EX-4.1 3 b415230_ex4-1.txt EXHIBIT 4.1 Exhibit 4.1 ================================================================================ LARES ASSET SECURITIZATION, INC., as Depositor MAIA MORTGAGE FINANCE STATUTORY TRUST as Seller WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., as Securities Administrator and as Master Servicer and HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee ---------- POOLING AGREEMENT Dated as of September 1, 2006 ---------- Luminent Mortgage Trust 2006-6 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-6 ================================================================================ TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ---- ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION 10 SECTION 1.01 Definitions.............................................. 10 SECTION 1.02 Calculations With Respect to the Mortgage Loans.......... 50 SECTION 1.03 Calculations With Respect to Accrued Interest............ 50 SECTION 1.04 Rules of Construction.................................... 50 ARTICLE II CONVEYANCE OF MORTGAGE LOANS 51 SECTION 2.01 Conveyance of Mortgage Loans to the Depositor............ 51 SECTION 2.02 Conveyance of Mortgage Loans to the Issuing Entity....... 52 SECTION 2.03 Assignment of Mortgage Loans............................. 53 SECTION 2.04 Books and Records........................................ 53 SECTION 2.05 Review of Documentation.................................. 54 SECTION 2.06 Execution and Delivery of Certificates................... 55 SECTION 2.07 Representations and Warranties of the Seller with Respect to the Mortgage Loans............................ 55 SECTION 2.08 Repurchase Obligation.................................... 57 SECTION 2.09 Repurchase of Mortgage Loans............................. 57 SECTION 2.10 Substitution of Mortgage Loans........................... 57 SECTION 2.11 Granting Clause.......................................... 59 SECTION 2.12 Purpose.................................................. 61 ARTICLE III REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES 61 SECTION 3.01 Representations and Warranties of the Seller............. 61 SECTION 3.02 Representations and Warranties of the Depositor.......... 63 SECTION 3.03 Representations and Warranties of the Master Servicer and Securities Administrator............................. 64 ARTICLE IV REPORTS 66 SECTION 4.01 Annual Assessment of Compliance.......................... 66 SECTION 4.02 Annual Compliance Statement.............................. 67 SECTION 4.03 Attestation Report....................................... 68 SECTION 4.04 Back-Up Certification.................................... 68 SECTION 4.05 Commission Reporting..................................... 69 SECTION 4.06 Distribution Date Report................................. 74 SECTION 4.07 [Reserved]............................................... 77 SECTION 4.08 Additional Information................................... 77 SECTION 4.09 Intention of the Parties and Interpretation.............. 77 SECTION 4.10 Indemnification.......................................... 77 ARTICLE V MASTER SERVICER 78 SECTION 5.01 Duties of the Master Servicer............................ 78 i TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ---- SECTION 5.02 Assignment or Delegation of Duties by the Master Servicer................................................. 79 SECTION 5.03 Fidelity Bond and Errors and Omission Policy............. 79 SECTION 5.04 Compensation to the Master Servicer...................... 80 SECTION 5.05 Merger or Consolidation.................................. 80 SECTION 5.06 Examination Rights....................................... 80 SECTION 5.07 Resignation of Master Servicer........................... 81 SECTION 5.08 Master Servicer to Act as Servicer; Appointment of Successor................................................ 81 SECTION 5.09 Master Servicer Events of Default; Appointment of Successor................................................ 83 SECTION 5.10 Waiver of Defaults....................................... 86 SECTION 5.11 Notification of Master Servicer Default.................. 86 SECTION 5.12 Limitation on Liability of the Master Servicer........... 87 SECTION 5.13 Master Servicer Covenants................................ 87 SECTION 5.14 Maintenance of Hazard Insurance and Other Insurance...... 88 SECTION 5.15 Indemnification.......................................... 89 SECTION 5.16 Opinion.................................................. 89 SECTION 5.17 Realization Upon Defaulted Mortgage Loans; REO Property.. 89 ARTICLE VI THE SECURITIES ADMINISTRATOR 90 SECTION 6.01 Duties of the Securities Administrator................... 91 SECTION 6.02 Records.................................................. 92 SECTION 6.03 Compensation............................................. 92 SECTION 6.04 No Joint Venture......................................... 92 SECTION 6.05 Other Activities of Securities Administrator and the Depositor................................................ 92 SECTION 6.06 Certain Matters Affecting the Securities Administrator... 92 SECTION 6.07 Securities Administrator Not Liable for Certificates or Mortgage Loans........................................... 94 SECTION 6.08 Securities Administrator May Own Certificates............ 94 SECTION 6.09 Eligibility Requirements for the Securities Administrator 94 SECTION 6.10 Resignation and Removal of the Securities Administrator.. 94 SECTION 6.11 Successor Securities Administrator....................... 95 SECTION 6.12 Merger or Consolidation of Securities Administrator...... 96 SECTION 6.13 Limitation of Liability.................................. 96 SECTION 6.14 Opinion.................................................. 97 ARTICLE VII CONCERNING THE TRUSTEE 97 SECTION 7.01 Duties of Trustee........................................ 97 SECTION 7.02 Rights of Trustee........................................ 98 SECTION 7.03 Trustee Not Liable for Certificates...................... 99 SECTION 7.04 Trustee May Own Certificates............................. 100 SECTION 7.05 Eligibility Requirements for Trustee..................... 100 SECTION 7.06 Resignation and Removal of Trustee....................... 100 SECTION 7.07 Successor Trustee........................................ 101 SECTION 7.08 Merger or Consolidation of Trustee....................... 102 SECTION 7.09 Appointment of Co-Trustee or Separate Trustee............ 102 SECTION 7.10 Indemnification of Trustee............................... 103 ii TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ---- SECTION 7.11 Fees and Expenses of Trustee............................. 104 ARTICLE VIII TRUST ADMINISTRATION 104 SECTION 8.01 Distribution Account..................................... 104 SECTION 8.02 Reserve Account.......................................... 106 SECTION 8.03 Calculation of LIBOR..................................... 108 SECTION 8.04 Supplemental Interest Trust.............................. 109 SECTION 8.05 Priorities of Distribution............................... 111 SECTION 8.06 Allocation of Realized Losses............................ 116 SECTION 8.07 REMIC Distributions...................................... 117 SECTION 8.08 Indemnification.......................................... 120 ARTICLE IX THE CERTIFICATES 121 SECTION 9.01 The Certificates......................................... 121 SECTION 9.02 Certificate Register; Registration of Transfer and Exchange of Certificates................................. 121 SECTION 9.03 Mutilated, Destroyed, Lost or Stolen Certificates........ 126 SECTION 9.04 Persons Deemed Owners.................................... 127 SECTION 9.05 Access to List of Certificateholders' Names and Addresses................................................ 127 SECTION 9.06 Maintenance of Office or Agency.......................... 127 SECTION 9.07 Limitation on Rights of Holders.......................... 127 SECTION 9.08 Acts of Holders of Certificates.......................... 128 ARTICLE X THE DEPOSITOR 129 SECTION 10.01 Liabilities of the Depositor............................. 129 SECTION 10.02 Merger or Consolidation of the Depositor................. 129 SECTION 10.03 Limitation on Liability of the Depositor and Others...... 129 ARTICLE XI TERMINATION 130 SECTION 11.01 Termination upon Liquidation or Purchase of all Mortgage Loans........................................... 130 SECTION 11.02 Final Distribution on the Certificates................... 131 SECTION 11.03 Additional Termination Requirements...................... 132 ARTICLE XII REMIC ADMINISTRATION 133 SECTION 12.01 REMIC Administration..................................... 133 SECTION 12.02 Prohibited Transactions and Activities................... 135 SECTION 12.03 Indemnification with Respect to Prohibited Transactions or Loss of REMIC Status.................................. 135 ARTICLE XIII AMENDMENT 136 SECTION 13.01 Without Consent of the Certificateholders................ 136 SECTION 13.02 With Consent............................................. 137 iii TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ---- SECTION 13.03 Procedure and Notice..................................... 137 ARTICLE XIV MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 138 SECTION 14.01 Binding Nature of Agreement; Assignment.................. 138 SECTION 14.02 Entire Agreement......................................... 138 SECTION 14.03 Counterparts............................................. 138 SECTION 14.04 Provision of Information................................. 138 SECTION 14.05 Governing Law............................................ 138 SECTION 14.06 Notices.................................................. 139 SECTION 14.07 Severability of Provisions............................... 140 SECTION 14.08 No Waivers............................................... 140 SECTION 14.09 Headings Not to Affect Interpretation.................... 141 SECTION 14.10 No Petitions............................................. 141 SECTION 14.11 Certificates Fully Paid and Nonassessable................ 141 SECTION 14.12 Protection of Assets..................................... 141 SECTION 14.13 Third Party Beneficiary.................................. 141 iv EXHIBITS Exhibit A-1 Form of Class A Certificate Exhibit A-2 Form of Class B Certificate Exhibit A-3 Form of Class C Certificate Exhibit A-4 Form of Residual Certificate Exhibit B Information Fields for Mortgage Loan Schedule Exhibit C Contents of each Mortgage File Exhibit D Form of Request for Release Exhibit E Form of Transferor Certificate Exhibit F-1 Form of Investment Letter (Non-Rule 144A) Exhibit F-2 Form of Investment Letter (Rule 144A) Exhibit G Form of Benefit Plan Affidavit Exhibit H Form of Affidavit Regarding Transfer of Residual Certificate Exhibit I Additional Form 10-D Disclosure Exhibit J Additional Form 10-K Disclosure Exhibit K Additional Form 8-K Disclosure Exhibit L Additional Disclosure Notification Exhibit M-1 Form of Schedule to Cap Agreement Exhibit M-2 Form of Confirmation to Cap Agreement Exhibit 1122 Servicing Criteria Exhibit SOX Sarbanes Oxley Certificate SCHEDULES Schedule A Mortgage Loan Schedule v This POOLING AGREEMENT, dated as of September 1, 2006, is by and among LARES ASSET SECURITIZATION, INC., a Delaware corporation, as depositor (the "Depositor"), MAIA MORTGAGE FINANCE STATUTORY TRUST, a Maryland business trust, as seller (the "Seller"), WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., a national banking association, as securities administrator (the "Securities Administrator") and as master servicer (the "Master Servicer"), and HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association, as trustee (the "Trustee"). PRELIMINARY STATEMENT WHEREAS, the Seller seeks to sell to the Depositor and the Depositor seeks to purchase from the Seller all of the right, title and interest of the Seller in certain adjustable-rate first lien Mortgage Loans and fixed-rate first lien Mortgage Loans identified in Schedule A hereto on a servicing-released basis pursuant to this Agreement; WHEREAS, the Seller will make representations and warranties as set forth herein with respect to the Mortgage Loans and will assign to the Depositor certain representations and warranties that the Seller has received with respect to such Mortgage Loans; WHEREAS, at the Closing Date the Depositor will be the owner of the Mortgage Loans and the other property being conveyed and assigned by it to the Issuing Entity hereunder for inclusion in the Trust Fund on the Closing Date; WHEREAS, on the Closing Date, the Depositor will transfer to the Issuing Entity the Mortgage Loans and the other property constituting the Trust Fund, and the Issuing Entity will issue the Certificates evidencing the entire interest in the Issuing Entity; WHEREAS, the Depositor will receive the Certificates in consideration for the Mortgage Loans and other property being conveyed and assigned by it to the Issuing Entity and will sell the Certificates to various purchasers. WHEREAS, various servicers are servicing the Mortgage Loans pursuant to various Servicing Agreements, each Servicer is willing to service the Mortgage Loans for the benefit of the Issuing Entity; WHEREAS, the Master Servicer is willing to master service the Mortgage Loans for the benefit of the Issuing Entity; WHEREAS, the Securities Administrator is willing to provide certain services and reports with respect to the Certificates; WHEREAS, 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 fourteen Classes of Certificates, designated as (i) the Class A-1, Class A-2A, Class A-2B, Class A-3, Class B-1, Class B-2, Class B-3, Class B-4, Class B-5, Class B-6, Class B-7, Class B-8 and Class B-9 Certificates and (ii) the Class C Certificates; and 1 WHEREAS, the descriptions of REMIC I, REMIC II, REMIC III, REMIC IV, REMIC V and REMIC VI that follow are part of the Preliminary Statement. Any inconsistencies or ambiguities in this Agreement or in the administration of this Agreement shall be resolved pursuant to the terms of Article XIII in a manner that preserves the validity of such REMIC elections described below. 2 REMIC I As provided herein, the Securities Administrator will elect to treat the segregated pool of assets consisting of the Mortgage Loans and certain other related assets subject to this Agreement (but exclusive of the Reserve Account, the Cap Account, the Non-Mortgagor Prepayment Premium Payment Amount, the Supplemental Interest Trust and the Cap Agreement) as a real estate mortgage investment conduit (a "REMIC") for federal income tax purposes, and such segregated pool of assets will be designated as "REMIC I." The Class R-I Interest will represent the sole class of "residual interests" in REMIC I for purposes of the REMIC Provisions. The following table irrevocably sets forth the designation, the Uncertificated REMIC I Pass-Through Rate, the initial Uncertificated Principal Balance, and solely for purposes of satisfying Treasury Regulations Section 1.860G-1(a)(4)(iii), the "latest possible maturity date" for each of the Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interests. None of the Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interests will be certificated. Initial Uncertificated REMIC I Uncertificated Latest Possible Designation Pass-Through Rate Principal Balance Maturity Date(1) ----------- ---------------------- ----------------- ---------------- LTAA Variable(2) $757,277,664.78 October 25, 2046 LTA1 Variable(2) $ 4,277,100.00 October 25, 2046 LTA2A Variable(2) $ 500,000.00 October 25, 2046 LTA2B Variable(2) $ 1,638,500.00 October 25, 2046 LTA3 Variable(2) $ 712,860.00 October 25, 2046 LTB1 Variable(2) $ 142,960.00 October 25, 2046 LTB2 Variable(2) $ 108,180.00 October 25, 2046 LTB3 Variable(2) $ 42,500.00 October 25, 2046 LTB4 Variable(2) $ 73,410.00 October 25, 2046 LTB5 Variable(2) $ 38,640.00 October 25, 2046 LTB6 Variable(2) $ 38,640.00 October 25, 2046 LTB7 Variable(2) $ 38,640.00 October 25, 2046 LTB8 Variable(2) $ 46,360.00 October 25, 2046 LTB9 Variable(2) $ 23,180.00 October 25, 2046 LTZZ Variable(2) $ 7,773,676.22 October 25, 2046 ---------- (1) Solely for purposes of Section 1.860G-1(a)(4)(iii) of the Treasury regulations, the Distribution Date immediately following the maturity date for the Mortgage Loan with the latest maturity date has been designated as the "latest possible maturity date" for each REMIC I Regular Interest. (2) Calculated in accordance with the definition of "Uncertificated REMIC I Pass-Through Rate" herein. 3 REMIC II As provided herein, the Securities Administrator will elect to treat the segregated pool of assets consisting of the Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interests as a REMIC for federal income tax purposes, and such segregated pool of assets will be designated as "REMIC II." The Class R-II Interest will represent the sole class of "residual interests" in REMIC II for purposes of the REMIC Provisions. The following table irrevocably sets forth the designation, the Pass-Through Rate, the initial Certificate Principal Balance or Uncertificated Principal Balance, as the case may be and solely for purposes of satisfying Treasury Regulations Section 1.860G-1(a)(4)(iii), the "latest possible maturity date" for each of the Classes of Certificates and Uncertificated REMIC II Regular Interests. Initial Certificate Principal or Uncertificated Latest Possible Designation Pass-Through Rate Principal Balance Maturity Date(1) ----------- ----------------- ------------------- ---------------- A-1 Variable(2) $ 4,277,100.00 October 25, 2046 A-2A Variable(2) $ 50,000,000.00 October 25, 2046 A-2B Variable(2) $163,850,000.00 October 25, 2046 A-3 Variable(2) $ 71,286,000.00 October 25, 2046 B-1 Variable(2) $ 14,296,000.00 October 25, 2046 B-2 Variable(2) $ 10,818,000.00 October 25, 2046 B-3 Variable(2) $ 4,250,000.00 October 25, 2046 B-4 Variable(2) $ 7,341,000.00 October 25, 2046 B-5 Variable(2) $ 3,864,000.00 October 25, 2046 B-6 Variable(2) $ 3,864,000.00 October 25, 2046 B-7 Variable(2) $ 3,864,000.00 October 25, 2046 B-8 Variable(2) $ 4,636,000.00 October 25, 2046 B-9 Variable(2) $ 2,318,000.00 October 25, 2046 C Variable(3) $ (3) October 25, 2046 ---------- (1) Solely for purposes of Section 1.860G-1(a)(4)(iii) of the Treasury regulations, the Distribution Date immediately following the maturity date for the Mortgage Loan with the latest maturity date has been designated as the "latest possible maturity date" for each Class of Certificates that represents one or more of the "regular interests" in REMIC II and each Uncertificated REMIC II Regular Interest. (2) Calculated in accordance with the definition of "Pass-Through Rate" herein. (3) The Class C Interest (i) will have an initial Uncertificated Principal Balance equal to the initial Overcollateralization Amount and (ii) will bear interest at its variable Pass-Through Rate on the Notional Amount of the Class C Interest outstanding from time to time. The Class C Interest will not accrue interest on its Uncertificated Principal Balance. 4 REMIC III As provided herein, the Securities Administrator shall elect to treat the segregated pool of assets consisting of the Class B-7 Interest as a REMIC for federal income tax purposes, and such segregated pool of assets will be designated as "REMIC III." The Class RX-III Interest represents the sole class of "residual interests" in REMIC III for purposes of the REMIC Provisions. The following table sets forth (or describes) the Class designation, Pass-Through Rate and initial Certificate Principal Balance for the Class B-7 Certificates that represents a "regular interest" in REMIC III created hereunder: Pass-Through Initial Certificate Latest Possible Class Designation Rate Principal Balance Maturity Date(1) --------------------- ------------ ------------------- ---------------- Class B-7 Certificate Variable(2) $3,864,000.00 October 25, 2046 ---------- (1) Solely for purposes of Section 1.860G-1(a)(4)(iii) of the Treasury regulations, the Distribution Date immediately following the maturity date for the Mortgage Loan with the latest maturity date has been designated as the "latest possible maturity date" for the Class B-7 Certificates. (2) The Class B-7 Certificates will receive 100% of amounts received in respect of the Class B-7 Interest. 5 REMIC IV As provided herein, the Securities Administrator shall elect to treat the segregated pool of assets consisting of the Class B-8 Interest as a REMIC for federal income tax purposes, and such segregated pool of assets will be designated as "REMIC IV." The Class RX-IV Interest represents the sole class of "residual interests" in REMIC IV for purposes of the REMIC Provisions. The following table sets forth (or describes) the Class designation, Pass-Through Rate and initial Certificate Principal Balance for the Class B-8 Certificates that represents a "regular interest" in REMIC IV created hereunder: Pass-Through Initial Certificate Latest Possible Class Designation Rate Principal Balance Maturity Date(1) --------------------- ------------ ------------------- ---------------- Class B-8 Certificate (2) $4,636,000.00 October 25, 2046 ---------- (1) Solely for purposes of Section 1.860G-1(a)(4)(iii) of the Treasury regulations, the Distribution Date immediately following the maturity date for the Mortgage Loan with the latest maturity date has been designated as the "latest possible maturity date" for the Class B-8 Certificates. (2) The Class B-8 Certificates will receive 100% of amounts received in respect of the Class B-8 Interest. 6 REMIC V As provided herein, the Securities Administrator shall elect to treat the segregated pool of assets consisting of the Class B-9 Interest as a REMIC for federal income tax purposes, and such segregated pool of assets will be designated as "REMIC V." The Class RX-V Interest represents the sole class of "residual interests" in REMIC V for purposes of the REMIC Provisions. The following table sets forth (or describes) the Class designation, Pass-Through Rate and initial Certificate Principal Balance for the Class B-9 Certificates that represents a "regular interest" in REMIC IV created hereunder: Pass-Through Initial Certificate Latest Possible Class Designation Rate Principal Balance Maturity Date(1) --------------------- ------------ ------------------- ---------------- Class B-9 Certificate (2) $2,318,000.00 October 25, 2046 ---------- (1) Solely for purposes of Section 1.860G-1(a)(4)(iii) of the Treasury regulations, the Distribution Date immediately following the maturity date for the Mortgage Loan with the latest maturity date has been designated as the "latest possible maturity date" for the Class B-9 Certificates. (2) The Class B-9 Certificates will receive 100% of amounts received in respect of the Class B-9 Interest. 7 REMIC VI As provided herein, the Securities Administrator shall elect 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 VI." The Class RX-VI Interest represents the sole class of "residual interests" in REMIC VI for purposes of the REMIC Provisions. The following table sets forth (or describes) the Class designation, Pass-Through Rate and initial Certificate Principal Balance for the Class C Certificates that represents a "regular interest" in REMIC III created hereunder: Pass-Through Initial Certificate Latest Possible Class Designation Rate Principal Balance Maturity Date(1) --------------------- ------------ ------------------- ---------------- Class C Certificate Variable(2) N/A October 25, 2046 ---------- (1) Solely for purposes of Section 1.860G-1(a)(4)(iii) of the Treasury regulations, the Distribution Date immediately following the maturity date for the Mortgage Loan with the latest maturity date has been designated as the "latest possible maturity date" for the Class C Certificates. (2) The Class C Certificates will receive 100% of amounts received in respect of the Class C Interest. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows: 8 SUMMARY OF CERTIFICATES The following table sets forth characteristics of the Certificates, together with the minimum denominations and integral multiples in excess thereof in which the Classes of Certificates shall be issuable:
INITIAL CLASS INTEGRAL PRINCIPAL PASS-THROUGH RATE PASS-THROUGH RATE MULTIPLES IN BALANCE OR (UNTIL OPTIONAL (AFTER OPTIONAL MINIMUM EXCESS OF CLASSES NOTIONAL AMOUNT TERMINATION DATE) TERMINATION DATE) DENOMINATION MINIMUM ---------- --------------- ----------------- ----------------- ------------ ------------ Class A-1 $427,710,000 LIBOR + 0.200%(2) LIBOR + 0.400%(2) $100,000 $1 Class A-2A $ 50,000,000 LIBOR + 0.170%(1) LIBOR + 0.340%(1) $100,000 $1 Class A-2B $163,850,000 LIBOR + 0.240%(2) LIBOR + 0.480%(2) $100,000 $1 Class A-3 $ 71,286,000 LIBOR + 0.280%(2) LIBOR + 0.560%(2) $100,000 $1 Class B-1 $ 14,296,000 LIBOR + 0.380%(2) LIBOR + 0.570%(2) $100,000 $1 Class B-2 $ 10,818,000 LIBOR + 0.410%(2) LIBOR + 0.615%(2) $100,000 $1 Class B-3 $ 4,250,000 LIBOR + 0.440%(2) LIBOR + 0.660%(2) $100,000 $1 Class B-4 $ 7,341,000 LIBOR + 0.550%(2) LIBOR + 0.825%(2) $100,000 $1 Class B-5 $ 3,864,000 LIBOR + 0.600%(2) LIBOR + 0.900%(2) $100,000 $1 Class B-6 $ 3,864,000 LIBOR + 0.670%(2) LIBOR + 1.005%(2) $100,000 $1 Class B-7 $ 3,864,000 LIBOR + 1.500%(2) LIBOR + 2.250%(2) $100,000 $1 Class B-8 $ 4,636,000 LIBOR + 1.500%(2) LIBOR + 2.250%(2) $100,000 $1 Class B-9 $ 2,318,000 LIBOR + 1.500%(2) LIBOR + 2.250%(2) $100,000 $1 Class C $ 4,635,311(3) (4) (4) $100,000 $1
(1) The Class A-2A certificates are subject to a cap, as discussed in footnote (2), but have the benefit of an Cap Agreement intended to pay certificateholders on each distribution date the difference, if any, between LIBOR plus the applicable margin and the adjusted weighted average of the net loan rates (adjusted to account for negative amortization on the mortgage loans in excess of the principal distribution amount). (2) Subject to a maximum interest rate equal to a cap based on weighted average of the net loan rates of the mortgage loans, adjusted for the related accrual period. (3) Initial overcollateralization amount. (4) As defined herein. 9 ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION SECTION 1.01 Definitions. Whenever used in this Agreement, the following words and phrases, unless the context otherwise requires, shall have the meanings specified in this Section 1.01. Accepted Master Servicing Practices: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, 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, and in accordance with the applicable state, local and federal laws, rules and regulations. Accountant: A person engaged in the practice of accounting who (except when this Agreement provides that an Accountant must be Independent) may be employed by or affiliated with a party hereto or an Affiliate thereof. Accrued Certificate Interest: For any Distribution Date for the Class A Certificates and Class B Certificates, interest accrued during the related Accrual Period at the then-applicable Pass-Through Rate on the related Certificate Principal Balance thereof immediately prior to such Distribution Date, plus any Accrued Certificate Interest remaining unpaid from any prior Distribution Date (other than because of the Adjusted Net WAC Rate) with interest thereon at the related Pass-Through Rate. Accrual Period: With respect to any Distribution Date and each Class of Certificates (other than the Class C Certificates) and the Uncertificated REMIC II Regular Interests (other than the Class C Interest), the period commencing on the Distribution Date in the month immediately preceding the month in which such Distribution Date occurs (or, in the case of the first Distribution Date, the Closing Date) and ending on the close of business on the calendar day immediately preceding such Distribution Date. With respect to any Distribution Date and the Class C Certificates, the Class C Interest and the REMIC I Regular Interests, the one month period ending on the last day of the calendar month immediately preceding the month in which such Distribution Date occurs. Additional Disclosure Notification: As defined in Section 4.05(a)(i). Additional Form 10-D Disclosure: As defined in Section 4.05(a)(i). Additional Form 10-K Disclosure: As defined in Section 4.05(a)(ii). Additional Negative Amortization Amount: For any Distribution Date, the amount of Deferred Interest related to the Mortgage Loans during the related Due Period that is in excess of the Principal Remittance Amount (calculated without reference to any reduction in respect of any such Deferred Interest) for such Distribution Date. Additional Negative Amortization Carryover Amount: For any Distribution Date, for the REMIC regular interest portion of the Class A-2A Certificates for the benefit of the Cap Provider if the Cap Agreement is in effect, the Class A Certificates (including the Class A-2A Certificates 10 if the Cap Agreement is not in effect) and the Class B Certificates, the sum of (a) the excess of (x) Accrued Certificate Interest for such Distribution Date on the related class of Certificates over (y) the Adjusted Accrued Certificate Interest for such Distribution Date and (b) any Additional Negative Amortization Carryover Amount remaining unpaid from prior Distribution Dates with interest thereon at the applicable Pass-Through Rate for the related Accrual Period, to the extent previously unreimbursed by Excess Cash Flow. Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loans: Mortgage Loans that contain a provision pursuant to which the mortgage rate is adjusted periodically, as identified on the Mortgage Loan Schedule. Adjusted Accrued Certificate Interest: For any Distribution Date for the Class A and Class B Certificates, the related Accrued Certificate Interest for such Class, calculated using the Adjusted Net WAC Rate for such Distribution Date. Adjusted Net Mortgage Rate: With respect to any Mortgage Loan and any date of determination, a rate equal to the per annum Mortgage Rate in effect on such date under such Mortgage Loan less the sum of the (i) Servicing Fee Rate (ii) the Master Servicing Fee Rate and (iii) the LPMI Fee Rate, if any. Adjusted Net WAC Rate: On any Distribution Date, the excess, if any, of (a) the Net WAC Rate over (b) the percentage equivalent of a fraction equal to the product of (i) a fraction, the numerator of which is equal to the product of (A) the Additional Negative Amortization Amount, if any, for such Distribution Date and (B) 12, and the denominator of which is equal to the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the first day of the related Due Period and (ii) a fraction, the numerator of which is equal to 30 and the denominator of which is equal to the number of days in the related Accrual Period. Adjustment Date: As to each Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan, the date, as identified on the Mortgage Loan Schedule, on which the Mortgage Rate is adjusted in accordance with the terms of the related Mortgage Note and Mortgage. Advance: Any Monthly Advance or Servicing Advance. Adverse REMIC Event: As defined in Section 12.01. Affiliate: With respect to any specified Person, any other Person controlling or controlled by or under common control with such specified Person. For the purposes of this definition, "control" when used with respect to any specified Person means the power to direct the management and policies of such Person, directly or indirectly, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise; and the terms "controlling" and "controlled" have meanings correlative to the foregoing. Aggregate Overcollateralization Release Amount: For any Distribution Date, the excess of the Overcollateralization Amount for such Distribution Date over the Target Overcollateralization Amount for any Distribution Date. Agreement: This Pooling Agreement, including all exhibits and schedules hereto, and all amendments or supplements hereto. 11 Applied Realized Loss Amount: With respect to each Distribution Date, the excess, if any, of (a) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balances of the Certificates (other than the Class C Certificates) after taking into account the distribution of the Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date and any increase in the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of any Class of Certificates as a result of Subsequent Recoveries over (b) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the Due Date in the month of such Distribution Date. Appraised Value: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, the lesser of (a) the value set forth on the appraisal made in connection with the origination of the related Mortgage Loan as the value of the related Mortgaged Property, or (b) the amount paid by the Mortgagor for the Mortgaged Property, provided, however, that in the case of a refinanced Mortgage Loan or a Mortgage Loan that was not originated in connection with the borrower's purchase of the Mortgaged Property, such value shall be based solely on the appraisal made in connection with the origination of such Mortgage Loan. Assignment of Mortgage: An assignment of the Mortgage, notice of transfer or equivalent instrument, in recordable form, sufficient under the laws of the jurisdiction wherein the related Mortgaged Property is located to reflect the assignment of the Mortgage to the Trustee, which assignment, notice of transfer or equivalent instrument may be in the form of one or more blanket assignments covering the Mortgage Loans secured by Mortgaged Properties in the same jurisdiction, if permitted by law. Available Funds: With respect to any Distribution Date, the total amount of all cash received by the Securities Administrator from each Servicer or any other party with respect to the Mortgage Loans and such Distribution Date, including (1) all Scheduled Monthly Payments on the related Mortgage Loans and due during the Due Period related to such Distribution Date (net of the related Servicing Fees, Master Servicing Fee and LPMI Policy Fees), together with any Advances in respect thereof, (2) all Condemnation Proceeds, Insurance Proceeds, Liquidation Proceeds and Subsequent Recoveries, in each case collected by the Servicers during the related Prepayment Period, (3) all Principal Prepayments, together with any accrued interest thereon, identified as having been received from the related Mortgage Loans during the related Prepayment Period, (4) all Compensating Interest Payments made by the Master Servicer and/or received from the Servicers in respect of Prepayment Interest Shortfalls with respect to the related Mortgage Loans occurring during the related Prepayment Period, (5) the aggregate Repurchase Price paid during the related Prepayment Period, (6) all Non-Mortgagor Prepayment Premium Payment Amounts for the related Prepayment Period, (7) all Prepayment Premiums relating to Mortgage Loans that are prepaid in full during the related Prepayment Period, if such Prepayment Premiums are owned by the Issuing Entity, as indicated in the Mortgage Loan Schedule, (8) any Substitution Adjustment Amounts received by the Securities Administrator during the related Prepayment Period and (9) on the Distribution Date on which the Mortgage Loans are purchased pursuant to the provisions of Article XI hereof, the Termination Price, minus: (A) all related fees, charges and other amounts payable or reimbursable to the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator, the Custodian or the Trustee under this Agreement or to the related Servicer under the applicable Servicing Agreement, as applicable; 12 (B) in the case of (2), (3), (4) and (5) above, any related unreimbursed expenses incurred by the related Servicer in connection with a liquidation or foreclosure and any unreimbursed Advances due to the Master Servicer or the related Servicer; (C) any related unreimbursed Non-recoverable Advances due to the Master Servicer or the Servicers; and (D) in the case of (1) through (4) above, any related amounts collected which are determined to be attributable to a subsequent Due Period or Prepayment Period. Back-Up Certification: As defined in Section 4.04. Bankruptcy Code: The United States Bankruptcy Code of 1986, as amended, as codified in 11 U.S.C. Sections 101-1330. Basic Principal Distribution Amount: With respect to any Distribution Date, an amount equal to the lesser of (a) the excess, if any, of (i) the Available Funds for such Distribution Date over (ii) the aggregate amount of Accrued Certificate Interest for the Class A and Class B Certificates minus any payments from the Cap Agreement for the Class A-2A Certificates for such Distribution Date and (b) the Principal Remittance Amount. Benefit Plan Affidavit: An affidavit in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit G. Book-Entry Certificates: Each Class of Certificates other than the Class C, R and RX Certificates. Business Day: Any day other than (a) a Saturday or a Sunday or (b) a day on which banking institutions in the states of New York, Maryland or Minnesota, or any other city in which the corporate trust office of the Trustee or the principal office of the Securities Administrator is located, are authorized or obligated by law or executive order to be closed. Cap Account: The Eligible Account or Accounts created and maintained pursuant to Section 8.04. Cap Agreement: The 2002 ISDA Master Agreement, dated as of September 28, 2006 (together with the schedule thereto, the "Master Agreement"), between the Cap Provider and the Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee, and a confirmation of the same date, which supplements and forms part of the Master Agreement, the form of schedule to which has been attached hereto as Exhibit M-1 and the form of confirmation to which has been attached hereto as Exhibit M-2. Cap Early Termination: The occurrence of an Early Termination Date under the Cap Agreement. Cap Payment: With respect to each Distribution Date, the "Cap Payment Amount" (as defined in the Cap Agreement) related to such Distribution Date. 13 Cap Provider: Barclays Bank, PLC. Cap Termination Payment: A termination payment that the Cap Provider or Supplemental Interest Trust may be liable to make to the other upon any Cap Early Termination (regardless, if applicable, of which of the parties has caused the termination). Certificate: Any one of the mortgage-backed Certificates issued pursuant to this Agreement executed by the Securities Administrator in substantially the forms attached hereto as Exhibit A-1 Exhibit A-2, Exhibit A-3 and Exhibit A-4. Certificate Owner: With respect to a Book-Entry Certificate, the Person who is the beneficial owner of a Book-Entry Certificate. With respect to any Definitive Certificate, the Certificateholder of such Certificate. Certificate Principal Balance: With respect to any Class of Certificates other than the Class C, Class R and Class RX Certificates and any Distribution Date, the maximum dollar amount of principal to which the Holder thereof is then entitled hereunder, such amount being equal to the initial principal balance of such Class of Certificates as of the Closing Date minus the sum of (a) all distributions of principal previously made with respect that Class of Certificates and (b) all Realized Losses previously allocated to that Class of Certificates, and increased by any Subsequent Recoveries allocated to such Class for previous Distribution Dates. Solely for federal income tax purposes, with respect to each Class C Certificate as of any Distribution Date, the Percentage Interest evidenced by such Certificate times the Uncertificated Principal Balance of the Class C Interest. For purposes of Article VIII hereof, unless specifically provided to the contrary, the Certificate Principal Balance shall be determined as of the close of business of the immediately preceding Distribution Date, after giving effect to all distributions made on such Distribution Date. Certificateholder or Holder: With respect to a Book-Entry Certificate, the beneficial owner of such Book-Entry Certificate, and with respect to a Definitive Certificate, the Holder of such Definitive Certificate and in whose name a Certificate is registered in the Certificate Register. Certificate Registrar: The Person appointed to maintain the Certificate Register. Certificate Register: The register maintained pursuant to Section 9.02. Certification Parties: As defined in Section 4.04. Certifying Person: As defined in Section 4.04. Class: All Certificates bearing the same class designation as set forth in the Preliminary Statement. In the case of the REMIC Regular Interests, the term "Class" refers to such REMIC Regular Interests having the same designation as set forth in the Preliminary Statement. 14 Class A Certificates: The Luminent Mortgage Trust 2006-6 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-6, Class A1, Class A-2A, Class A-2B and Class A3 Certificates having an initial Certificate Principal Balance and Pass-Through Rate as set forth herein and representing (i) a Regular Interest in REMIC II and (ii) the right to receive amounts in respect of its related Net WAC Cap Carryover Amount and in the case of the Class A-2A Certificates during the period of the Cap Agreement, Additional Negative Amortization Carryover Amounts. Class A-2 Certificates: The Class A-2A Certificates and the Class A-2B Certificates. Class B Certificates: The Luminent Mortgage Trust 2006-6 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-6, Class B-1, Class B-2, Class B-3, Class B-4, Class B-5, Class B-6, Class B-7, Class B-8 and Class B-9 Certificates having an initial Certificate Principal Balance and Pass-Through Rate as set forth herein and representing (i) a Regular Interest in REMIC II with respect to the Class B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, B-5 and B-6 Certificates and a Regular Interest in REMIC III, REMIC IV and REMIC V with respect to the Class B-7, B-8 and B-9 Certificates, respectively and (ii) the right to receive amounts in respect of its related Net WAC Cap Carryover Amount. Class B-1 Principal Distribution Amount: For any applicable Distribution Date on or after the Stepdown Date as long as a Trigger Event has not occurred with respect to such Distribution Date, an amount equal to the excess (if any) of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Senior Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date) and (ii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class B-1 Certificates immediately prior to such Distribution Date over (y) the lesser of (a) 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 after reduction for Realized Losses incurred during the related prepayment period) multiplied by (i) prior to the Distribution Date in September 2012 85.250% and (ii) on or after the Distribution Date in September 2012 88.200% and (b) the amount, if any, by which (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, and after reduction for Realized Losses incurred during the related prepayment period) exceeds (ii) the sum of 0.50% of the Cut-off Date Balance and the aggregate Additional Negative Amortization Amount. Class B-2 Principal Distribution Amount: For any applicable Distribution Date on or after the Stepdown Date as long as a Trigger Event has not occurred with respect to such Distribution Date, an amount equal to the excess (if any) of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A Certificates and Class B-1 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Senior and Class B-1 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date) and (ii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class B-2 Certificates immediately prior to such Distribution Date over (y) the lesser of (a) 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 after 15 reduction for Realized Losses incurred during the related prepayment period) multiplied by (i) prior to the Distribution Date in September 2012 88.750% and (ii) on or after the Distribution Date in September 2012 91.000% and (b) the amount, if any, by which (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, and after reduction for Realized Losses incurred during the related prepayment period) exceeds (ii) the sum of 0.50% of the Cut-off Date Balance and the aggregate Additional Negative Amortization Amount. Class B-3 Principal Distribution Amount: For any applicable Distribution Date on or after the Stepdown Date as long as a Trigger Event has not occurred with respect to such Distribution Date, an amount equal to the excess (if any) of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A, Class B-1 and Class B-2 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Senior, Class B-1 and Class B-2 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date) and (ii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class B-3 Certificates immediately prior to such Distribution Date over (y) the lesser of (a) 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 after reduction for Realized Losses incurred during the related prepayment period) multiplied by (i) prior to the Distribution Date in September 2012 90.125% and (ii) on or after the Distribution Date in September 2012 92.100% and (b) the amount, if any, by which (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, and after reduction for Realized Losses incurred during the related prepayment period) exceeds (ii) the sum of 0.50% of the Cut-off Date Balance and the aggregate Additional Negative Amortization Amount. Class B-4 Principal Distribution Amount: For any applicable Distribution Date on or after the Stepdown Date as long as a Trigger Event has not occurred with respect to such Distribution Date, an amount equal to the excess (if any) of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A, Class B-1, Class B-2 and Class B-3 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Senior, Class B-1, Class B-2 and Class B-3 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date) and (ii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class B-4 Certificates immediately prior to such Distribution Date over (y) the lesser of (a) 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 after reduction for Realized Losses incurred during the related prepayment period) multiplied by (i) prior to the Distribution Date in September 2012 92.500% and (ii) on or after the Distribution Date in September 2012 94.000% and (b) the amount, if any, by which (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, and after reduction for Realized Losses incurred 16 during the related prepayment period) exceeds (ii) the sum of 0.50% of the Cut-off Date Balance and the aggregate Additional Negative Amortization Amount. Class B-5 Principal Distribution Amount: For any applicable Distribution Date on or after the Stepdown Date as long as a Trigger Event has not occurred with respect to such Distribution Date, an amount equal to the excess (if any) of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A, Class B-1, Class B-2, Class B-3 and Class B-4 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Senior, Class B-1, Class B-2, Class B-3 and Class B-4 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date) and (ii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class B-5 Certificates immediately prior to such Distribution Date over (y) the lesser of (a) 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 after reduction for Realized Losses incurred during the related prepayment period) multiplied by (i) prior to the Distribution Date in September 2012 93.750% and (ii) on or after the Distribution Date in September 2012 95.000% and (b) the amount, if any, by which (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, and after reduction for Realized Losses incurred during the related prepayment period) exceeds (ii) the sum of 0.50% of the Cut-off Date Balance and the aggregate Additional Negative Amortization Amount. Class B-6 Principal Distribution Amount: For any applicable Distribution Date on or after the Stepdown Date as long as a Trigger Event has not occurred with respect to such Distribution Date, an amount equal to the excess (if any) of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A, Class B-1, Class B-2, Class B-3, Class B-4 and Class B-5 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class A, Class B-1, Class B-2, Class B-3, Class B-4 and Class B-5 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date) and (ii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class B-6 Certificates immediately prior to such Distribution Date over (y) the lesser of (a) 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 after reduction for Realized Losses incurred during the related prepayment period) multiplied by (i) prior to the Distribution Date in September 2012 95.000% and (ii) on or after the Distribution Date in September 2012 96.000% and (b) the amount, if any, by which (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, and after reduction for Realized Losses incurred during the related prepayment period) exceeds (ii) the sum of 0.50% of the Cut-off Date Balance and the aggregate Additional Negative Amortization Amount. Class B-7 Principal Distribution Amount: For any applicable Distribution Date on or after the Stepdown Date as long as a Trigger Event has not occurred with respect to such Distribution Date, an amount equal to the excess (if any) of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate Certificate 17 Principal Balance of the Class A, Class B-1, Class B-2, Class B-3, Class B-4, Class B-5 and Class B-6 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Senior, Class B-1, Class B-2, Class B-3, Class B-4, Class B-5 and Class B-6 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date) and (ii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class B-7 Certificates immediately prior to such Distribution Date over (y) the lesser of (a) 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 after reduction for Realized Losses incurred during the related prepayment period) multiplied by (i) prior to the Distribution Date in September 2012 96.250% and (ii) on or after the Distribution Date in September 2012 97.000% and (b) the amount, if any, by which (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, and after reduction for Realized Losses incurred during the related prepayment period) exceeds (ii) the sum of 0.50% of the Cut-off Date Balance and the aggregate Additional Negative Amortization Amount. Class B-8 Principal Distribution Amount: For any applicable Distribution Date on or after the Stepdown Date as long as a Trigger Event has not occurred with respect to such Distribution Date, an amount equal to the excess (if any) of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A, Class B-1, Class B-2, Class B-3, Class B-4, Class B-5, Class B-6 and Class B-7 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Senior, Class B-1, Class B-2, Class B-3, Class B-4, Class B-5, Class B-6 and Class B-7 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date) and (ii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class B-8 Certificates immediately prior to such Distribution Date over (y) the lesser of (a) 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 after reduction for Realized Losses incurred during the related prepayment period) multiplied by (i) prior to the Distribution Date in September 2012 97.750% and (ii) on or after the Distribution Date in September 2012 98.200% and (b) the amount, if any, by which (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, and after reduction for Realized Losses incurred during the related prepayment period) exceeds (ii) the sum of 0.50% of the Cut-off Date Balance and the aggregate Additional Negative Amortization Amount. Class B-9 Principal Distribution Amount: For any applicable Distribution Date on or after the Stepdown Date as long as a Trigger Event has not occurred with respect to such Distribution Date, an amount equal to the excess (if any) of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A, Class B-1, Class B-2, Class B-3, Class B-4, Class B-5, Class B-6 and Class B-7 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Senior, Class B-1, Class B-2, Class B-3, Class B-4, Class B-5, Class B-6, Class B-7 and Class B-8 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date) and (ii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class B-8 Certificates immediately prior to such Distribution Date over (y) the lesser of (a) the 18 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 after reduction for Realized Losses incurred during the related prepayment period) multiplied by (i) prior to the Distribution Date in September 2012 98.500% and (ii) on or after the Distribution Date in September 2012 98.800% and (b) the amount, if any, by which (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, and after reduction for Realized Losses incurred during the related prepayment period) exceeds (ii) the sum of 0.50% of the Cut-off Date Balance and the aggregate Additional Negative Amortization Amount. Class C Certificates: The Luminent Mortgage Trust 2006-6 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-6, Class C Certificates having an initial Notional Amount and Uncertificated Principal Balance and associated Pass-Through Rate as set forth herein and representing (i) a Regular Interest in REMIC VI, and (ii) the obligation to pay the Net WAC Cap Carryover Amounts. Class C Distributable Amount: With respect to any Distribution Date and the Class C Interest, the sum of (i) subject to distributions in respect of Section 8.05(iii)(A) - (U), the interest accrued on such Class C Interest at its Pass-Through Rate (with distributions as limited on any Distribution Date by the Adjusted Net WAC Rate) calculated on its Notional Amount (and any amounts in respect of such amounts remaining unpaid from prior Distribution Dates) less the amount (without duplication) of Net WAC Cap Carryover Amounts paid pursuant to Section 8.05(a)(iii)(V) and the amount paid pursuant to Section 8.05(a)(iii)(W), (ii) subject to distributions in respect of Section 8.05(iii)(A) - (U), any remaining Aggregate Overcollateralization Release Amounts and (iii) the aggregate of amounts remaining in the Reserve Account after the distributions in Section 8.05(a)(iii)(V), as specified in Section 8.02(b)(i) - (v). With respect to the Class C Certificate, 100% of the amount distributed to the Class C Interest. Class C Interest: An uncertificated interest in the Trust Fund representing the right to distributions as set forth herein and evidencing (i) a Regular Interest in REMIC II and (ii) the obligation to pay the Net WAC Cap Carryover Amount. Class R Certificates: The Luminent Mortgage Trust 2006-6 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-6, Class R Certificates representing the Residual Interest in each of REMIC I and REMIC II. Class R-I Interest: The uncertificated Residual Interest in REMIC I. Class R-II Interest: The uncertificated Residual Interest in REMIC II. Class RX Certificates: The Luminent Mortgage Trust 2006-6 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-6, Class RX Certificates representing the Residual Interest in each of REMIC III, REMIC IV, REMIC V and REMIC VI. 19 Class RX-III Interest: The uncertificated Residual Interest in REMIC III. Class RX-IV Interest: The uncertificated Residual Interest in REMIC IV. Class RX-V Interest: The uncertificated Residual Interest in REMIC V. Class RX-VI Interest: The uncertificated Residual Interest in REMIC VI. Clean-up Call: The termination of the Issuing Entity in connection with the purchase of the Mortgage Loans pursuant to Section 11.01. Closing Date: September 28, 2006. Code: The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as it may be amended from time to time, or any successor statutes thereto, and applicable U.S. Department of the Treasury regulations issued pursuant thereto. Commission: The Securities and Exchange Commission. Compensating Interest Payment: With respect to any Distribution Date and any Servicer, an amount equal to the least of (a) the aggregate Prepayment Interest Shortfall for such Distribution Date with respect to the Mortgage Loans serviced by such Servicer, (b) the amount of the Servicing Fee actually paid to, or retained by, such Servicer in respect of such Distribution Date, and (c) such other amount as may be specified in the related Servicing Agreement. Condemnation Proceeds: All awards or settlements in respect of a Mortgaged Property, whether permanent or temporary, partial or entire, by exercise of the power of eminent domain or condemnation, to the extent not required to be released to a Mortgagor in accordance with the terms of the related Mortgage Loan Documents. Control: The meaning specified in Section 8-106 of the UCC. Corporate Trust Office: With respect to: (a) the Securities Administrator, the principal corporate trust office 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 Agreement, is located at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., P.O. Box 98, Columbia, Maryland 21046, (or for overnight deliveries, 9062 Old Annapolis Road, Columbia, Maryland 21045) Attention: Corporate Trust Services-Client Manager Luminent 2006-6, or at such other address as the Securities Administrator may designate from time to time by notice to Certificateholders, the Trustee, the Depositor, the Seller, the Master Servicer and the Servicer; provided, however, that with respect to the Securities Administrator and presentment of the Certificates for registration of transfer, exchange or final payment: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Sixth Street and Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55479, Attention: Corporate Trust Services-Client Manager Luminent 2006-6; and (b) the Trustee, the principal office of the Trustee at which at any particular time its corporate trust business in connection with this Agreement shall be administered, which office at 20 the date of execution of this Agreement is located at HSBC Bank USA, National Association, 452 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10018, Attention: Corporate Trust & Loan Agency/Luminent 2006-6, or at such other address as the Trustee may designate from time to time by notice to the Certificateholders, the Securities Administrator, the Depositor, the Seller and the Master Servicer. Corresponding Class: The following chart illustrates the Corresponding Classes of Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interests, Uncertificated REMIC II Regular Interests and Certificates: UNCERTIFICATED REMIC I UNCERTIFICATED REMIC II REGULAR INTEREST REGULAR INTEREST CLASS OF CERTIFICATES ---------------------- ----------------------- --------------------- LT1A1 A-1 Interest A-1 Certificate LTA-2A A-2A Interest A-2A Certificate LT1A2B A-2B Interest A-2B Certificate LT2A3 A-3 Interest A-3 Certificate LTB1 B-1 Interest B-1 Certificate LTB2 B-2 Interest B-2 Certificate LTB3 B-3 Interest B-3 Certificate LTB4 B-4 Interest B-4 Certificate LTB5 B-5 Interest B-5 Certificate LTB6 B-6 Interest B-6 Certificate LTB7 B-7 Interest B-7 Certificate LTB8 B-8 Interest B-8 Certificate LTB9 B-9 Interest B-9 Certificate N/A Class C Interest Class C Certificate Corresponding REMIC I Marker Classes: Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTA1, Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTA2A, Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTA2B, Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTA3, Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTB1, Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTB2, Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTB3, Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTB4, Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTB5, Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTB6, Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTB7, Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTB8 and Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTB9. Credit Enhancement Percentage: For any Distribution Date and any Class of Certificates, the percentage equivalent of a fraction the numerator of which is equal to the aggregate Certificate Principal Balances of all Classes of Certificates that are subordinate to such Class of Certificates and the denominator of which is equal to the aggregate Stated Principal Balances of the Mortgage Loans as of the Due Date of the related Due Period. Cumulative Realized Losses: The aggregate Realized Losses incurred in respect of Liquidated Mortgage Loans since the Cut-off Date. Cumulative Realized Loss Percentage: With respect to any Distribution Date, a fraction, expressed as a percentage, the numerator of which is the aggregate amount of Cumulative Realized Losses incurred on the Mortgage Loans from the Cut-off Date through the last day of 21 the related Due Period and the denominator of which is the aggregate Cut-off Date Balance of the Mortgage Loans. Custodial Account: The account or accounts established and maintained pursuant to each Servicing Agreement for the deposit of principal and interest collections on the Mortgage Loans. Custodial Agreement: The Custodial Agreement, dated as of September 1, 2006, by and between the Trustee and the Custodian, as amended or modified from time to time. Custodian: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., or its successor in interest or assigns in its capacity as custodian under the Custodial Agreement Cut-off Date: September 1, 2006. Cut-off Date Balance: The aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the close of business on the Cut-off Date. Debt Service Reduction: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, a reduction in the Scheduled Monthly Payment that the related Mortgagor is obligated to pay on any Due Date as a result of any proceeding under bankruptcy law or any similar proceeding. Deferred Interest: With respect to any Mortgage Loan and the related Due Date, the excess, if any, of the amount of interest accrued on such Mortgage Loan from the preceding Due Date to such Due Date over the monthly interest payment due on such Due Date. Deficient Valuation: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, a valuation by a court of competent jurisdiction of the Mortgaged Property in an amount less than the then-outstanding indebtedness under the Mortgage Loan, or any reduction in the amount of principal to be paid in connection with any Scheduled Monthly Payment that results in a permanent forgiveness of principal, which valuation or reduction results from an order of such court which is final and non-appealable in a proceeding under the Bankruptcy Code. Definitive Certificates: Any Certificate evidenced by a physical certificate and any Certificate issued in lieu of a Book-Entry Certificate pursuant to Section 9.02(e). Deleted Mortgage Loan: A Mortgage Loan that is repurchased from the Trust Fund or as to which one or more Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans are substituted therefor. Delinquency Rate: For any Due Period, the fraction, expressed as a percentage, the numerator of which is the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of all Mortgage Loans that are 60 or more days Delinquent (including all Mortgage Loans in foreclosure, all REO Properties and all Mortgage Loans for which the Mortgagor has filed for bankruptcy after the Closing Date) as of the close of business on 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 close of business on the last day of such calendar month. 22 Delinquent: Any Mortgage Loan with respect to which a Scheduled Monthly Payment would be "delinquent" as determined in accordance with the Mortgage Bankers Association determination of a delinquent mortgage loan. Depositor: Lares Asset Securitization, Inc., a Delaware corporation, or its successors in interest. Depository: The initial Depository shall be The Depository Trust Company, the nominee of which is Cede & Co., as the registered Holder of the Book-Entry Certificates. The Depository shall at all times be a "clearing corporation" as defined in Section 8-102(a)(5) of the UCC of the State of New York and registered as a "clearing agency" pursuant to Section 17A of the Exchange Act as amended. Determination Date: With respect to any Distribution Date and Servicer, the Business Day preceding the related Servicer Remittance Date or as otherwise specified in the related Servicing Agreement. Disqualified Organization: (a) 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; (b) any organization (other than a farmer's cooperative as defined in Section 521 of the Code) that is exempt from federal income taxation (including taxation under the unrelated business taxable income provisions of the Code); (c) any rural telephone or electrical service cooperative described in Section 1381(a)(2)(C) of the Code; (d) any foreign permanent establishment or fixed base (within the meaning of an applicable income tax treaty) of a U.S. Person; (e) any "electing large partnership"; or (f) any other entity so designated by Treasury rulings or regulations promulgated or otherwise in effect as of the date hereof. In addition, 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, with the exception of Freddie Mac, a majority of its board of directors is not selected by such governmental unit. Distribution Account: The separate account established and maintained pursuant to Section 8.01. Distribution Date: The 25th day of each calendar month or if the 25th day is not a Business Day, the next succeeding Business Day, commencing in October 2006. Distribution Date Report: As defined in Section 4.06. Due Date: The day of the month on which the Scheduled Monthly Payment is due on a Mortgage Loan, exclusive of any days of grace, as specified in the related Mortgage Note. Due Period: With respect to any Distribution Date and a Mortgage Loan, the period commencing on the second day of the month immediately preceding the month in which such Distribution Date occurs (or the day following the Cut-off Date in respect of the first Due Period) and ending at the close of business on the first day of the calendar month in which such Distribution Date occurs. EDGAR: The "Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval" system of the Commission, which performs automated collection, validation, indexing, acceptance, and forwarding of 23 submissions by companies and others who are required by law to file forms with the Commission. Eligible Account: Any of (a) 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 in the highest short term rating category of each Rating Agency at the time any amounts are held on deposit therein; (b) an account or accounts the deposits in which are fully insured by the FDIC (to the limits established by it), the uninsured deposits in which account are otherwise secured such that, as evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel delivered to the Securities Administrator, the Trustee and each Rating Agency, the Trustee on behalf of the Certificateholders will have a claim with respect to the funds in the account or a perfected first priority security interest against the collateral (which shall be limited to Permitted Investments) securing those funds that is superior to claims of any other depositors or creditors of the depository institution with which such account is maintained and which uninsured deposits shall not cause any Rating Agency to reduce its then-current rating on any Certificate, as evidenced by a rating confirmation from each such Rating Agency; (c) 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 (d) an account otherwise acceptable to each Rating Agency without reduction or withdrawal of its then current ratings of the Certificates as evidenced by a letter from such Rating Agency to the Securities Administrator and the Trustee. Eligible Accounts may bear interest. ERISA: The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended. ERISA Restricted Certificates: Any of the Class R, Class RX, Class C and Class P Certificates and any Class of Certificates that is subordinated to any other Class of Certificates or with a rating less than "AA-" by S&P or Aa3" by Moody's. Errors and Omissions Insurance Policy: An errors and omissions insurance policy to be maintained by each Servicer pursuant to the applicable Servicing Agreement or by the Master Servicer pursuant to Section 5.03. Escrow Account: The separate account or accounts created and maintained by each Servicer pursuant to each Servicing Agreement for the deposit of taxes and insurance collections on the Mortgage Loans. Escrow Payments: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, the amounts constituting ground rents, taxes, assessments, water rates, sewer rents, municipal charges, fire and hazard insurance 24 premiums, condominium charges, and any other payments required to be escrowed by the Mortgagor with the mortgagee pursuant to the Mortgage or any other related document. Excess Cash Flow: With respect to any Distribution Date, an amount equal to Available Funds remaining after distribution of all amounts pursuant to Section 8.05(a)(i) and (ii). Exchange Act: The Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Fannie Mae: Fannie Mae, a federally chartered and privately owned corporation organized and existing under the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act, or any successor thereto. FDIC: The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or any successor thereto. FICO: The credit score used for underwriting a Mortgage Loan. Fidelity Bond: A fidelity bond to be maintained by each Servicer pursuant to the applicable Servicing Agreement or by the Master Servicer pursuant to Section 5.03. Final Certification: A certification as to the completeness of each Mortgage File provided by the Custodian within 90 days following the Closing Date in accordance with the Custodial Agreement. Final Scheduled Distribution Date: The Distribution Date following the month of the scheduled maturity date of the Mortgage Loan having the latest scheduled maturity date as of the Cut-off Date. Fixed Rate Mortgage Loan: Any Mortgage Loan for which the Mortgage Rate is constant and is not determined by reference to an Index, and identified as such on the Mortgage Loan Schedule. Form 8-K Disclosure Information: As defined in Section 4.05(a)(iii). Freddie Mac: The Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC), or any successor thereto. Gross Margin: With respect to each Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan, the fixed percentage amount set forth in the related Mortgage Note which is added to the Index in order to determine the related Mortgage Rate, as set forth in the Mortgage Loan Schedule. HUD: The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, or any successor thereto. Independent: When used with respect to any Accountants, a Person who is "independent" within the meaning of Rule 2-01(b) of the Securities and Exchange Commission's Regulation S-X. When used with respect to any other Person, a Person who (a) is in fact independent of another specified Person and any Affiliate of such other Person, (b) does not have any material direct financial interest in such other Person or any Affiliate of such other Person, (c) is not connected with such other Person or any Affiliate of such other Person as an officer, employee, promoter, 25 underwriter, trustee, partner, director or Person performing similar functions and (d) is not a member of the immediate family of a Person defined in clause (b) or (c) above. Index: The index specified in the related Mortgage Note for calculation of the Mortgage Rate thereof. Initial Certification: A certification as to the completeness of each Mortgage File provided by the Custodian on the Closing Date in accordance with the Custodial Agreement. Insurance Policy: With respect to any Mortgage Loan included in the Trust Fund, any Primary Mortgage Insurance Policy or any other insurance policy (including any policy covering any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property, including without limitation, any hazard insurance policy required pursuant to Section 5.14, any title insurance policy relating thereto and any Federal Housing Administration insurance policies and Department of Veterans Affairs insurance policies), including all riders and endorsements thereto in effect, including any replacement policy or policies for any Insurance Policies. Insurance Proceeds: Proceeds paid by an insurer pursuant to any Insurance Policy, in each case other than any amount included in such Insurance Proceeds in respect of Insured Expenses. Insured Expenses: Expenses covered by an Insurance Policy or any other insurance policy with respect to the Mortgage Loans. Interest Distribution Amount: For each Class of Certificates on any Distribution Date, the Accrued Certificate Interest for such Class for such Distribution Date minus the amount, if any, by which the Accrued Certificate Interest for such Class for such Distribution Date exceeds the Adjusted Accrued Certificate Interest for such Class for such Distribution Date, which such excess shall be paid through the Additional Negative Amortization Amount on future Distribution Dates as specified in Section 8.05(a)(iii). Investment Letter: As defined in Section 9.02. Issuing Entity: Luminent Mortgage Trust 2006-6. LIBOR: As to any Distribution Date, the London Interbank offered rate for one-month U.S. Dollar deposits, as determined by the Securities Administrator in accordance with Section 8.03. Liquidated Mortgage Loan: With respect to any Distribution Date, a defaulted Mortgage Loan (including any REO Property) which was liquidated in the Prepayment Period related to such Distribution Date and as to which the applicable Servicer has certified to the Master Servicer and the Securities Administrator that it has received all amounts it expects to receive in connection with the liquidation of such Mortgage Loan, including the final disposition of any REO Property. Liquidation Expenses: With respect to a Mortgage Loan in liquidation, unreimbursed expenses paid or incurred by or for the account of the Servicer, such expenses including (a) property protection expenses, (b) property sales expenses, (c) foreclosure and sale costs, including court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees, and (d) similar expenses reasonably paid or incurred in connection with liquidation. 26 Liquidation Proceeds: Cash received in connection with the liquidation of a defaulted Mortgage Loan, whether through the sale or assignment of such Mortgage Loan, trustee's sale, foreclosure sale or otherwise, or the sale of the related Mortgaged Property if the Mortgaged Property is acquired in satisfaction of the Mortgage Loan. Loan-to-Value Ratio or LTV: With respect to Mortgage Loan secured by a first lien mortgage, the ratio of the original loan amount of such Mortgage Loan at its origination (unless otherwise indicated) to (a) the Appraised Value of the Mortgaged Property. With respect to any Mortgage Loan secured by a junior lien position, a fraction, expressed as a percentage, the numerator of which is the sum of (1) the original loan amount of the related Mortgage Loan and (2) any outstanding principal balance of Mortgage Loans the liens on which are equal in priority or senior to the lien on such related Mortgage Loan (each such sum calculated at the date of origination of such related Mortgage Loan), and the denominator of which is the Appraised Value of the Mortgaged Property. London Business Day: Any day other than a Saturday or a Sunday or a day on which banking institutions in the cities of London, England or New York, New York are required or authorized by law to be closed. Losses: As defined in Section 12.03. LPMI Fee Rate: With respect to any Mortgage Loan that is indicated in the Mortgage Loan Schedule as covered by an LPMI Policy, the rate defined in the applicable Servicing Agreement, and set forth on the Mortgage Loan Schedule. LPMI Policy: A Primary Mortgage Insurance Policy with respect to a Mortgage Loan, the premiums of which are paid by someone other than the Mortgagor from its own funds, without reimbursement. LPMI Proceeds: Proceeds of any LPMI Policy. Majority in Interest: As to the Certificates or any Class thereof, the Holders of Certificates or Certificates of such Class evidencing, in the aggregate, at least 51% of the Percentage Interests evidenced by all Certificates or all Certificates of such Class. Margin Stepup Date: The first Distribution Date after the date on which the Clean-up Call may be exercised. Marker Rate: With respect to the Class C Interest and any Distribution Date, a per annum rate equal to two times the weighted average of the Uncertificated REMIC I Pass-Through Rates for each Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest (other than Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTAA), with the rate on each such Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest (other than Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTZZ) subject to the lesser of (i) LIBOR plus the applicable Pass-Through Margin and (ii) the Net WAC Rate for the purpose of this calculation for such Distribution Date and with the rate on Uncertificated REMIC I 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 I Pass-Through Rate and the related caps with respect to each Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest (other than Uncertificated REMIC 27 I Regular Interest LTAA and Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTZZ) shall be multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the actual number of days in the Accrual Period and the denominator of which is 30. Master Servicer: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and its successors and assigns, in its capacity as master servicer hereunder. Master Servicer Event of Default: As defined in Section 5.09. Master Servicing Fee: As to each Mortgage Loan and any Distribution Date, an amount equal to (i) one twelfth of the Master Servicing Fee Rate multiplied by (ii) the Stated Principal Balance of such Mortgage Loan as of the Due Date in the prior calendar month. Master Servicing Fee Rate: 0.0135% per annum. Material Defect: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, as defined in Section 2.05. Maximum LTZZ Uncertificated Interest Deferral Amount: With respect to any Distribution Date, the excess of (i) accrued interest at the Uncertificated REMIC I Pass-Through Rate applicable to Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTZZ for such Distribution Date on a balance equal to the Uncertificated Principal Balance of Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTZZ minus the Uncertificated REMIC I Overcollateralization Amount, in each case for such Distribution Date, over (ii) the Uncertificated Interest on each Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest (other than Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTAA and Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTZZ) for such Distribution Date, with the rate on each such Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest subject to a cap equal to the lesser of (i) LIBOR plus the applicable Pass-Through Margin and (ii) the Net WAC Rate; provided, however, that solely for this purpose, calculations of the Uncertificated REMIC I Remittance Rate and the related caps with respect to each Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest (other than Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTAA and Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTZZ) shall be multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the actual number of days in the Accrual Period and the denominator of which is 30. MERS: MERSCORP, Inc., its successor and assigns. MERS Designated Mortgage Loan: A Mortgage Loan for which (a) the Seller has designated or will designate MERS as, and have taken or will take such action as is necessary to cause MERS to be, the mortgagee of record, as nominee for the Seller and its successors and assigns, in accordance with MERS Procedures Manual and (b) the Seller has designated or will designate the Trustee as the Investor on the MERS(R) System. MERS Procedures Manual: The MERS Procedures Manual, as it may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time. MERS(R) System: MERS mortgage electronic registry system, as more particularly described in the MERS Procedures Manual. 28 Monthly Advance: With respect to any Mortgage Loan on any Determination Date, an amount equal to the portion of each Scheduled Monthly Payment (or in the case of EMC Mortgage Corporation, the interest portion of such Scheduled Monthly Payment) due in the Due Period to which such Determination Date relates that is delinquent at the close of business on such Determination Date, excluding any balloon payment or any shortfalls attributable to the Relief Act. Moody's: Moody's Investors Service, Inc. Mortgage: The mortgage, deed of trust or other instrument securing a Mortgage Note, which creates a lien on an estate in fee simple or leasehold estate in real property securing the Mortgage Note. Mortgage File: The mortgage documents listed on Exhibit C hereto pertaining to a particular Mortgage Loan. Mortgage Loan: An individual Mortgage Loan which is the subject of this Agreement, each Mortgage Loan sold and subject to this Agreement being identified on the Mortgage Loan Schedule hereto, which Mortgage Loan includes without limitation the Mortgage File, the Scheduled Monthly Payments, Principal Prepayments, Liquidation Proceeds, Condemnation Proceeds, Insurance Proceeds, REO Disposition Proceeds and all other rights, benefits, proceeds and obligations arising from or in connection with such Mortgage Loan. Mortgage Loan Documents: The documents referred to in Section (a) of Exhibit C. Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement: Any of (i) the Standard Terms and Provisions of Sale and Servicing Agreement dated March 30, 2006 by and between Residential Funding Corporation as seller and master servicer and Luminent Mortgage Capital, Inc., Mercury Mortgage Finance Statutory Trust and the Seller as the initial owner, as supplemented by Reference Agreements dated March 30, 2006, July 28, 2006 and August 30, 2006, each by and between Residential Funding Corporation as seller and master servicer and Maia Mortgage Finance Statutory Trust as the initial owner, as amended by the Reconstituted Servicing Agreement dated September 28, 2006 by and between Residential Funding Corporation, the Depositor, the Seller and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (and acknowledged by the Trustee) and the First Amendment to Standard Terms and Provisions of Sale and Servicing Agreement dated as of August 30, 2006 among Residential Funding Corporation, Luminent Mortgage Capital, Inc., Mercury Mortgage Finance Statutory Trust and the Seller; (ii) the Amended and Restated Purchase, Warranties and Servicing Agreement dated April 24, 2006 by and between EMC Mortgage Corporation as the company and Luminent Mortgage Capital, Inc., Mercury Mortgage Finance Statutory Trust and the Seller as purchasers, as amended by the Reconstituted Servicing Agreement dated September 28, 2006 by and between EMC Mortgage Corporation, the Depositor, the Seller and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (and acknowledged by the Trustee); (iii) the Flow Sale and Servicing Agreement dated April 21, 2006 by and between IndyMac Bank, F.S.B. as the company and Luminent Mortgage Capital, Inc., Mercury Mortgage Finance Statutory Trust and the Seller as purchasers, as amended by the Reconstituted Servicing Agreement dated September 28, 2006 by and between IndyMac Bank, F.S.B., the Depositor, the Seller and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (and acknowledged by the Trustee); (iv) the Master Mortgage Loan Purchase and Servicing 29 Agreement dated December 15, 2003 by and between Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. as the company and Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp. as the purchaser, as amended by Amendment Reg AB to the Amended and Restated Master Mortgage Loan Purchase and Servicing Agreement dated February 28, 2006 by and between Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp. as purchaser and Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., as amended by the Assignment, Assumption and Recognition Agreement dated August 15, 2006 among Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp. as assignor, Maia Mortgage Finance Statutory Trust as assignee and Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., as further amended by the Reconstituted Servicing Agreement dated September 28, 2006 by and between Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., the Depositor, the Seller and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (and acknowledged by the Trustee); and (v) the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement dated September 1, 2006, by and between MortgageIT as the seller and Barclays Bank PLC as the purchaser, as amended by the Assignment and Recognition Agreement dated as of September 15, 2006 by and among Barclays Bank PLC as assignor, Maia Mortgage Finance Statutory Trust as assignee and MortgageIT, Inc. as the company, the Mortgage Loans transferred under such agreements being serviced pursuant to the Interim Servicing Agreement dated September 1, 2006 by and among GMAC Mortgage Corporation as the company, Maia Mortgage Finance Statutory Trust Statutory Trust as the initial owner and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as master servicer and securities administrator (and acknowledged by the Trustee), and the Servicing Agreement dated July 17, 2006 by and among Central Mortgage Company as servicer and Luminent Mortgage Capital, Inc., Maia Mortgage Finance Statutory Trust and Mercury Mortgage Finance Statutory Trust as owner, as amended by the Reconstituted Servicing Agreement dated September 28, 2006 by and between Central Mortgage Company, the Depositor, the Seller and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (and acknowledged by the Trustee). Mortgage Loan Remittance Rate: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, the related Mortgage Rate less the sum of the Servicing Fee Rate and the LPMI Fee Rate. Mortgage Loan Schedule: The list of Mortgage Loans transferred to the Trustee, or the Custodian on its behalf, as part of the Trust Fund and from time to time subject to this Agreement attached hereto as Schedule A that sets forth the information required on Exhibit B for each Mortgage Loan. Mortgage Note: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, the original executed note or other evidence of indebtedness evidencing the indebtedness of a Mortgagor under such Mortgage Loan, including any riders or addenda thereto. Mortgage Rate: With respect to each Mortgage Loan, the annual rate at which interest accrues on such Mortgage Loan from time to time in accordance with the provisions of the related Mortgage Note. Mortgaged Property: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, the real property securing repayment of the debt evidenced by a Mortgage Note. Mortgagor: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, the obligor on a Mortgage Note. 30 Net Prepayment Interest Shortfalls: As to any Distribution Date, the amount by which the aggregate of Prepayment Interest Shortfalls during the related Prepayment Period exceeds the Compensating Interest Payments made with respect to such Distribution Date. Net WAC Cap Carryover Amount: For any Distribution Date for the Class A-2A Certificates, for the benefit of the Cap Provider while the Cap Agreement is in effect, the sum of (i) the Cap Payment for such Distribution Date, if any, and (ii) any Cap Payment, or portion thereof, remaining unpaid with respect to any prior Distribution Dates, with interest thereon at the Pass-Through Rate for the Class A-2A Certificates for such Distribution Date but only to the extent previously unreimbursed to the Cap Provider by Excess Cash Flow. For any Distribution Date for any Class of Class A Certificates (including the Class A-2A Certificates if the Cap Agreement is not in effect) and for any Class of Class B Certificates, the sum of (i) if on such Distribution Date the Pass-Through Rate for the related Class of Certificates is based on the Net WAC Rate, the excess, if any, of (a) the Accrued Certificate Interest that would have been payable on such Distribution Date had the Pass-Through Rate for the related Class of Certificates been calculated at the LIBOR-based rate with respect to such Class of Certificates over (b) the Accrued Certificate Interest for such Distribution Date, calculated at the Net WAC Rate and (ii) any Net WAC Cap Carryover Amount remaining unpaid from prior Distribution Dates, with interest thereon at the related Pass-Through Rate, computed without regard to the Net WAC Rate, for such Distribution Date, but only to the extent previously unreimbursed by Excess Cash Flow. Net WAC Rate: As to any Distribution Date, a per annum rate equal to the product of (a) the weighted average of the Mortgage Rates (less the applicable Servicing Fee Rate, Master Servicing Fee Rate and LPMI Fee Rate) of the Mortgage Loans as of the first day of the Due Period for such Distribution Date, weighted on the basis of the Stated Principal Balances thereof as of the beginning of the related Due Period, and (b) by a fraction the numerator of which is 30 and the denominator of which is the number of days in the related Accrual Period. Non-Mortgagor Prepayment Premium Payment Amount: With respect to any Mortgage Loan that is prepaid in full and that is subject to a Prepayment Premium, in any case where the Mortgage Loan Schedule indicates that the Issuing Entity owns such Prepayment Premium, the amount payable by the related Servicer in respect of any such Prepayment Premium that is waived or not collected. Such amount shall equal the difference between the amount of Prepayment Premium due by the related Mortgagor (and not properly waived) and the actual amount paid. Such amounts, to the extent payable by the related Servicer pursuant to its Servicing Agreement shall not be part of any Trust REMIC. Non-permitted Foreign Holder: As defined in Section 9.02. Non-recoverable Advance: Any Servicing Advance (in respect of the related Servicer only) or Monthly Advance previously made or proposed to be made in respect of a Mortgage Loan or REO Property by the related Servicer or Master Servicer (in its capacity as successor servicer) which, in the good faith judgment of the related Servicer or Master Servicer, as applicable, in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices will not or, in the case of a proposed Servicing Advance or Monthly Advance, would not, ultimately be recoverable by such Servicer or Master 31 Servicer from the related Mortgagor, related Liquidation Proceeds, Condemnation Proceeds, Insurance Proceeds, REO Disposition Proceeds or otherwise. The determination by the related Servicer that all or a portion of a Servicing Advance or Monthly Advance would be a Non-recoverable Advance shall be evidenced by an Officer's Certificate delivered to the Master Servicer and the Securities Administrator setting forth such determination and a reasonable explanation thereof. Non-U.S. Person: A Person that is not a U.S. Person. Notional Amount: With respect to the Class C Certificates, a notional amount equal to the aggregate principal balance of the Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interests. With respect to the Class C Interest, a notional amount equal to the aggregate principal balance of the Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interests. Offered Certificates: The Class A and Class B Certificates (other than the Class B-9 Certificates). Officer's Certificate: A certificate (a) signed by the Chairman of the Board, the Vice Chairman of the Board, the President, a Managing Director, a Vice President, an Assistant Vice President, the Treasurer, the Secretary, or one of the Assistant Treasurers or Assistant Secretaries of the Depositor or the Servicer, as the case may be, or (b), if provided for in this Agreement, signed by a Servicing Officer and delivered to the Depositor, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator and the Trustee, as the case may be, as required by this Agreement. Opinion of Counsel: A written opinion of counsel, which shall not be at the expense of the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator or the Trustee, who may be counsel for the Seller, the Servicer, the Custodian, the Depositor, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator or the Trustee, including in-house counsel, reasonably acceptable to the Securities Administrator, the Trustee and/or the Master Servicer, as applicable; provided, however, that with respect to the interpretation or application of the federal income tax or ERISA matters, such counsel must be nationally recognized as expert in the federal income tax or ERISA aspects, as applicable, of asset securitization and must be Independent of the Securities Administrator, the Trustee and the Master Servicer. Originator: Any of Residential Funding Corporation, MortgageIT, Inc., Countrywide Home Loan, Inc., EMC Mortgage Corporation and IndyMac Bank, F.S.B. Outstanding: As of the date of determination, all Certificates theretofore executed authenticated and delivered under this Agreement except: (a) Certificates theretofore cancelled by the Certificate Registrar or delivered to the Certificate Registrar for cancellation; (b) Certificates the payment for which money in the necessary amount has been theretofor deposited with the Securities Administrator in trust for the Holders of such Certificates (provided, however, that if such Certificates are to be redeemed, notice of such redemption has been duly given pursuant to this Agreement or provision for such notice has been made, satisfactory to the Securities Administrator); and 32 (c) Certificates in exchange for or in lieu of which other Certificates have been authenticated and delivered pursuant to this Agreement unless proof satisfactory to the Securities Administrator is presented that any such Certificates are held by a bona fide purchaser; provided, that in determining whether the Certificateholders of the requisite Outstanding Balance of the Certificates have given any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent or waiver hereunder. Certificates owned by the Depositor, any Servicer, or any Affiliate of any of the foregoing Persons shall be disregarded and deemed not to be Outstanding, except that, in determining whether the Trustee shall be protected in relying upon any such request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent or waiver, only Certificates that a Responsible Officer of the Trustee actually knows to be so owned shall be so disregarded (unless such action requires the consent, waiver, request or demand of 100% of the outstanding balance represented by a particular Class and 100% of the outstanding balance represented by such Class is registered in the name of one or more of the foregoing entities). Certificates so owned that have been pledged in good faith may be regarded as Outstanding if the pledgee establishes to the satisfaction of the Trustee the pledgee's right so to act with respect to such Certificates and that the pledgee is not the Depositor, any Servicer, or any Affiliate of any of the foregoing Persons. Overcollateralization Amount: For any Distribution Date, the amount, if any, by which (i) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans, exceeds (ii) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A Certificates and Class B Certificates as of such Distribution Date (after taking into account the principal distributed on that Distribution Date and the increase of any Certificate Principal Balance of any Class of Certificates as a result of Subsequent Recoveries). Overcollateralization Deficiency Amount: With respect to any Distribution Date, the excess, if any, of the Target Overcollateralization Amount for such Distribution Date over the Overcollateralization Amount for such Distribution Date, after giving effect to distributions of the principal on, but prior to allocation of the Realized Losses to the Certificates, 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 Margin: With respect to the Offered Certificates, the following percentages: PRIOR TO MARGIN ON AND AFTER MARGIN STEPUP DATE STEPUP DATE --------------- ------------------- Class A-1 Certificates 0.200% 0.400% Class A-2A Certificates 0.170% 0.340% Class A-2B Certificates 0.240% 0.480% Class A-3 Certificates 0.280% 0.560% Class B-1 Certificates 0.380% 0.570% Class B-2 Certificates 0.410% 0.615% 33 PRIOR TO MARGIN ON AND AFTER MARGIN STEPUP DATE STEPUP DATE --------------- ------------------- Class B-3 Certificates 0.440% 0.660% Class B-4 Certificates 0.550% 0.825% Class B-5 Certificates 0.600% 0.900% Class B-6 Certificates 0.670% 1.005% Class B-7 Certificates 1.500% 2.250% Class B-8 Certificates 1.500% 2.250% Class B-9 Certificates 1.500% 2.250% Pass-Through Rate: With respect to the REMIC Regular Interest portion of each of the Class A and Class B Certificates, a per annum rate equal to the lesser of (a) LIBOR plus the related Pass-Through Margin and (b) the Net WAC Rate for such Distribution Date. With respect to the Class C Interest and any Distribution Date, a rate per annum equal to the percentage equivalent of a fraction, the numerator of which is the sum of interest on the Uncertificated Principal Balance of each Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest listed in clause (y) at a rate equal to the related Uncertificated REMIC I Pass-Through Rate minus the Marker Rate and the denominator of which is (y) the aggregate Uncertificated Principal Balance of each Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest. With respect to the Class C Certificate, 100% of the interest distributable on the Class C Interest. With respect to the Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interests, the Uncertificated REMIC I Pass-Through Rate. The Class R Certificates and the Class RX Certificates shall not have a Pass-Through Rate. Paying Agent: The Person appointed to make distributions on the Certificates. Payment Adjustment Date: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, each date on which the Scheduled Monthly Payment for such Mortgage Loan is adjusted, as indicated on the Mortgage Loan Schedule. Payment Cap: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, the limit, if any, contained in the related Mortgage Note restricting the adjustment of the related Scheduled Monthly Payment on any Payment Adjustment Date, as indicated on the Mortgage Loan Schedule. PCAOB: The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. Percentage Interest: As to any Certificate (other than the Class C Certificates), the percentage equal to the percentage obtained by dividing the initial Certificate Principal Balance of such Certificate by the initial aggregate Certificate Principal Balances of all Certificates of such Class and, with respect to the Class C Certificates, the percentage interest set forth on the face thereof, 34 provided, however, that the sum of all such percentages for the Class C Certificates shall total 100%. Permitted Investments: Any one or more of the following obligations or securities held in the name of the Trustee for the benefit of the Certificateholders acquired at a purchase price of not greater than par, regardless of whether issued or managed by the Depositor, the Trustee, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator or any of their respective affiliates or for which an affiliate serves as an advisor, will be considered a permitted investment: (a) 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; (b) (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, the securities administrator or the master servicer or their agents acting in their respective commercial capacities) incorporated under the laws of the United States of America, any state thereof or the District of Columbia 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 its ultimate parent has a short-term unsecured debt rating in one of the two highest available rating categories of each rating agency rating the Certificates and (B) any other demand or time deposit or deposit account that is fully insured by the FDIC; (c) repurchase obligations with respect to any security described in clause (i) above and entered into with a depository institution or trust company (acting as principal) incorporated under the laws of the United States of America, any state thereof or the District of Columbia and rated "A" or higher by the rating agencies rating the Certificates; (d) securities bearing interest or sold at a discount that are issued by any corporation incorporated under the laws of the United States of America, any state thereof or the District of Columbia and that are rated by each rating agency rating the Certificates in its highest long-term unsecured rating categories at the time of such investment or contractual commitment providing for such investment; (e) commercial paper (including both non-interest-bearing discount obligations and interest-bearing obligations) that is issued by any corporation rated incorporated under the laws of the United States of America, any state thereof or the District of Columbia that is by each rating agency rating the Certificates in its highest short-term unsecured debt rating available at the time of such investment; (f) units of United States money market funds (which may be 12b-l funds, as contemplated by the Commission under the Investment Company Act of 1940) registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 including funds managed or advised by the trustee, the master servicer, the securities administrator or an affiliate thereof having the 35 highest applicable rating from each rating agency rating the Certificates and such fund; and (g) if previously confirmed in writing to the Securities Administrator, any other demand, money market or time deposit, or any other obligation, security or investment, as may be acceptable to each rating agency rating the Certificates in writing as a permitted investment of funds backing securities having ratings equivalent to its highest initial rating of the senior Certificates; provided, however, that in each case, such Permitted Investment shall have a final maturity (giving effect to any applicable grace period) no later than the Business Day immediately preceding the Distribution Date (or, if the Securities Administrator or an Affiliate is the obligor on, or managing or advising, such Permitted Investment, the Distribution Date) next following the Due Period in which the date of investment occurs; provided, further, however, that, Permitted Investments may not include (i) any interest-only security, any security purchased at a price in excess of 100% of the par value or any security that provides for payments of both principal and interest derived from obligations underlying such instrument and the principal and interest with respect to such instrument provide a yield to maturity greater than 120% of the yield to maturity at par of such underlying obligations, (ii) any floating rate security whose interest rate is inversely or otherwise not proportionately related to an interest rate index or is calculated as other than the sum of an interest rate index plus a spread, (iii) securities subject to an offer, (iv) any security with a rating from S&P which includes the subscript "p," "pi," "q," "r" or "t", or (v) any investment, the income from which is or will be subject to deduction or withholding for or on account of any withholding or similar tax. Permitted Transferee: Any person other than: (a) a Disqualified Organization; (b) a Non-U.S. Person unless such Non-U.S. Person has furnished the transferor and the Trustee with a duly completed Internal Revenue Service Form W-8ECI or any applicable successor form; and (c) any other Person so designated by the Depositor based upon an Opinion of Counsel that the Transfer of an ownership interest in a Residual Certificate to such Person may cause any Trust REMIC to fail to qualify as a REMIC at any time that the Certificates are outstanding. Person: Any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, association, joint-stock company, limited liability company, trust, unincorporated organization or government or any agency or political subdivision thereof. Prepayment Interest Shortfall: With respect to any Distribution Date, for each Mortgage Loan that was the subject of a Principal Prepayment in full or in part during the related Prepayment Period and that the related Servicer applied to reduce the outstanding principal balance of such Mortgage Loan on a date preceding the Due Date in the succeeding calendar month, an amount equal to interest at the applicable Mortgage Loan Remittance Rate on the amount of such 36 Principal Prepayment for the number of days commencing on the date on which the prepayment is applied and ending on the last day of the calendar month preceding such Distribution Date. Prepayment Period: With respect to any Distribution Date and Servicer, the calendar month preceding the month in which the Distribution Date occurs, or such other period as set forth in the related Servicing Agreement. Prepayment Premium: With respect to a Mortgage Loan, the prepayment charge or penalty interest required to be paid by the Mortgagor in connection with a prepayment of the related Mortgage Loan, as provided in the related Mortgage Note or Mortgage, and as specified on the Mortgage Loan Schedule. Primary Mortgage Insurance Policy: Each policy of primary mortgage guaranty insurance (including any LPMI Policy) or any replacement policy therefor with respect to any Mortgage Loan, in each case issued by an insurer acceptable to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. Principal Distribution Amount: For any Distribution Date, the Basic Principal Distribution Amount for such Distribution Date minus the excess, if any, of (i) the Overcollateralization Amount for such Distribution Date over (ii) the Target Overcollateralization Amount. Principal Prepayment: Any Mortgagor payment of principal or other recovery of principal on a Mortgage Loan that is recognized as having been received or recovered in advance of its scheduled Due Date and applied to reduce the principal balance of the Mortgage Loan in accordance with the terms of the Mortgage Note or the related Servicing Agreement, as applicable. Principal Remittance Amount: For any Distribution Date and the Mortgage Loans to the extent of funds available therefor, the excess of: (a) the sum of: (i) each payment of principal on a Mortgage Loan due on the related Due Date and received by the Servicers on or prior to the related Determination Date, and any Advances with respect thereto, (ii) all Principal Prepayments received by the applicable Servicer during the related Prepayment Period, (iii) Condemnation Proceeds, Insurance Proceeds and net Liquidation Proceeds allocable to principal and Subsequent Recoveries, in each case, as actually collected by the applicable Servicer during the related Prepayment Period, (iv) the Repurchase Price allocable to principal received during the related Prepayment Period, 37 (v) any Substitution Adjustment Amounts paid during the related Prepayment Period, and (vi) on the Distribution Date on which the Mortgage Loans and related REO Property are purchased in accordance with Article XI, the portion of the Termination Price allocable to principal; over (b) the sum of: (i) amounts available for reimbursement to the Servicers and/or the Master Servicer of Advances and expenses pursuant to the applicable Servicing Agreement and amounts reimbursable or payable to the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator, the Custodian and the Trustee pursuant to this Agreement, and (ii) the Deferred Interest arising during the related Due Period. Private Certificate: Any Class of Certificates that is not registered under the Securities Act. Prospectus: The prospectus supplement, dated September 27, 2006, together with the accompanying prospectus dated July 20, 2006, relating to the Offered Certificates. Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan: A Mortgage Loan substituted for a Deleted Mortgage Loan which must, on the date of such substitution, meet the following criteria: (a) have a Stated Principal Balance, after deduction of all Scheduled Monthly Payments due in the month of substitution (or in the case of a substitution of more than one mortgage loan for a Deleted Mortgage Loan, an aggregate Stated Principal Balance), not in excess of the Stated Principal Balance of the Deleted Mortgage Loan; (b) have a Mortgage Rate not less than, and not more than two percentage points (2%) greater than, the Mortgage Rate of the Deleted Mortgage Loan; (c) have a remaining term to maturity not greater than and not more than one year less than that of the Deleted Mortgage Loan; (d) comply with each representation and warranty set forth in Section 2.07; (e) be of the same type as the Deleted Mortgage Loan; (f) have a Gross Margin not less than that of the Deleted Mortgage Loan, if the Deleted Mortgage Loan was an Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan; (g) have at least the same lien priority as the lien priority of the Deleted Mortgage Loan; 38 (h) have the same Index as the Deleted Mortgage Loan; (i) have a credit score not less than that of the Deleted Mortgage Loan; (j) have an LTV not greater than that of the Deleted Mortgage Loan; (k) have a Prepayment Premium with a term and an amount at least equal to the Prepayment Premium of the Deleted Mortgage Loan; and (l) have a credit grade not lower in quality than that of the Deleted Mortgage Loan. Rating Agency: Each of Moody's and S&P. Realized Loss: With respect to any (1) Liquidated Mortgage Loan, an amount (not less than zero or more than the Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loan) as of the date of such liquidation, equal to (a) the Stated Principal Balance of the Liquidated Mortgage Loan as of the date of such liquidation, plus (b) interest on the Stated Principal Balance of such Liquidated Mortgage Loan at the Adjusted Net Mortgage Rate from the Due Date as to which interest was last paid or advanced (and not reimbursed) to Certificateholders up to the Due Date in the month in which Liquidation Proceeds related to such Mortgage Loan are required to be distributed, minus (c) the Liquidation Proceeds, if any, received during the month in which such liquidation occurred (to the extent applied as recoveries of interest at the Adjusted Net Mortgage Rate and to principal of the Liquidated Mortgage Loan), (2) Mortgage Loan which has become the subject of a Deficient Valuation, if the principal amount due under the related Mortgage Note has been reduced, the difference between the principal balance of the Mortgage Loan outstanding immediately prior to such Deficient Valuation and the principal balance of the Mortgage Loan as reduced by the Deficient Valuation and (3) Mortgage Loan which has become the subject of a Debt Service Reduction, the amount, if any, by which the principal portion of the related Scheduled Monthly Payment has been reduced. Record Date: As to any Distribution Date and with respect to all Certificates (other than the Class C Certificates, the Class R Certificates and the Class RX Certificates), the last Business Day preceding such Distribution Date. With respect to the Class C Certificates, Class R Certificates and Class RX Certificates, the last Business Day of the calendar month preceding the month in which the Distribution Date occurs. Regular Certificates: Any of the Class A Certificates, Class B Certificates and Class C Certificates. Regular Interest: A "regular interest" in a REMIC within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(1) of the Code. Regulation AB: Subpart 229.1100 Asset Backed Securities (Regulation AB), 17 C.F.R. Sections 229.110-229.1123, 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)) 39 or by the staff of the Commission, or as may be provided by the Commission or its staff from time to time. Reinvestment Agreement: A guaranteed reinvestment agreement from a bank, insurance company or other corporation or entity organized under the laws of the United States or any state thereof under which no payments are subject to any withholding tax or, if subject to withholding tax imposed by any jurisdiction, the obligor thereunder is required to make "gross up" payments that cover the full amount of any such withholding tax on an after-tax basis; provided that such agreement provides that it is terminable by the purchaser, without premium or penalty, in the event that the rating assigned to such agreement by any Rating Agency is at any time lower than the rating required pursuant to the terms of this Agreement to be assigned to such agreement in order to permit the purchase thereof. Relevant Servicing Criteria: The Servicing Criteria applicable to the various parties, as set forth on Exhibit 1122 attached hereto. For clarification purposes, multiple parties can have responsibility for the same Relevant Servicing Criteria. With respect to a Servicing Function Participant engaged by the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator or the Custodian, the term "Relevant Servicing Criteria" may refer to a portion of the Relevant Servicing Criteria applicable to such parties. Relief Act: The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, as such may be amended from time to time, or any similar state or local laws. Relief Act Reductions: With respect to any Distribution Date and any Mortgage Loan as to which there has been a reduction in the amount of interest collectible thereon for the most recently ended calendar month as a result of the application of the Relief Act, the amount, if any, by which (a) interest collectible on such Mortgage Loan for the most recently ended calendar month is less than (b) interest accrued thereon for such month pursuant to the Mortgage Note. REMIC: A "real estate mortgage investment conduit" within the meaning of Section 860D of the Code. REMIC I Interest Loss Allocation Amount: With respect to any Distribution Date, an amount (subject to adjustment based on the actual number of days elapsed in the respective Accrual Periods for the indicated Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interests for such Distribution Date) equal to (a) the product of (i) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans and REO Properties then outstanding and (ii) the Uncertificated REMIC I Pass-Through Rate for REMIC I Regular Interest LTAA minus the Marker Rate, divided by (b) 12. REMIC I Overcollateralization Target Amount: 1.0% of the Target Overcollateralization Amount. REMIC I Overcollateralized Amount: With respect to any date of determination, (i) 1.0% of the aggregate Uncertificated Principal Balance of the Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interests minus (ii) the aggregate Uncertificated Principal Balance of each Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest (other than Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTAA and Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTZZ) in each case as of such date of determination. 40 REMIC I Principal Loss Allocation Amount: With respect to any Distribution Date, an amount equal to the product of (i) aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans and REO Properties then outstanding and (ii) one minus a fraction, the numerator of which is two times the aggregate Uncertificated Principal Balance of each Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest (other than Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTAA and Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTZZ) and the denominator of which is the aggregate Uncertificated Principal Balance of each Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest (other than Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTAA). REMIC Provisions: Provisions of the federal income tax law relating to real estate mortgage investment conduits, which appear at Sections 860A through 860G of Subchapter M of Chapter 1 of the Code, and related provisions, and regulations promulgated thereunder, as the foregoing may be in effect from time to time as well as provisions of applicable state laws. REMIC Regular Interest: Any Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest or Uncertificated REMIC II Regular Interest. REO Disposition: The sale or other disposition of REO Property. REO Disposition Proceeds: All amounts received with respect to an REO Property pursuant to the applicable Servicing Agreement. REO Property: A Mortgaged Property acquired by a Servicer on behalf of the Issuing Entity through foreclosure or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure in connection with a defaulted Mortgage Loan. Reportable Event: As defined in Section 4.05(a)(iii). Repurchase Price: With respect to any Mortgage Loan required to be purchased pursuant to this Agreement (other than pursuant to Section 11.01), an amount equal to the sum of (a) 100% of the Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loan on the date of such purchase, (b) accrued interest thereon at the applicable Mortgage Rate from the date through which interest was last paid by the Mortgagor to the Due Date in the month following the month in which the Repurchase Price is to be distributed to the Certificateholders, (c) any unreimbursed Advances and (d) any costs and damages incurred in connection with the violation by such Mortgage Loan of any predatory or anti-abusive lending law. Request for Release: The Request for Release submitted by the related Servicer to the Trustee or the Custodian on behalf of the Trustee, in the form of Exhibit D or in the form attached as an exhibit to the Custodial Agreement. Reserve Account: The trust account created and maintained by the Securities Administrator pursuant to Section 8.02. The Reserve Account shall not be an asset of any REMIC formed under this Agreement. Residual Certificates: The Class R Certificates and the Class RX Certificates. Residual Interest: The sole class of "residual interests" in a REMIC within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(2) of the Code. 41 Responsible Officer: With respect to: (a) the Trustee, any managing director, any director, vice president, any assistant vice president, any associate, any assistant secretary or any other officer of the Trustee customarily performing functions similar to those performed by any of the above designated officers who at such time shall be officers to whom, with respect to a particular matter, the matter is referred because of the officer's knowledge of and familiarity with the particular subject and who has direct responsibility for the administration of this Agreement; (b) the Securities Administrator, any vice president, any managing director, any director, any associate, any assistant vice president, any assistant secretary, any trust officer or any other officer or employee of the Securities Administrator customarily performing functions similar to those performed by any of the above designated officers and also to whom, with respect to a particular matter, such matter is referred because of such officer's or employee's knowledge of and familiarity with the particular subject and in each case who shall have direct responsibility for the administration of this Agreement; and (c) the Master Servicer, any vice president, any managing director, any director, any associate, any assistant vice president, any assistant secretary, any trust officer or any other officer or employee of the Master Servicer customarily performing functions similar to those performed by any of the above designated officers and also to whom, with respect to a particular matter, such matter is referred because of such officer's or employee's knowledge of and familiarity with the particular subject and in each case who shall have direct responsibility for the administration of this Agreement. Rolling Three Month Delinquency Rate: With respect to any Distribution Date, the average of the Delinquency Rates for each of the three (or a shorter period, in the case of the first and second Distribution Dates) immediately preceding Due Periods. Rule 144A Letter: As defined in Section 9.02. S&P: Standard & Poor's Rating Services, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Sarbanes-Oxley Act: The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended from time to time, 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 of 2002, as amended from time to time, 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 of 2002 is amended, (b) the Rules referred to in clause (ii) are modified or superceded 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 of 2002, 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, the Depositor and the 42 Seller following a negotiation in good faith to determine how to comply with any such new requirements. Scheduled Monthly Payment: Each scheduled payment of principal and interest (or of interest only, if applicable) to be paid by the Mortgagor on a Mortgage Loan, as reduced (except where otherwise specified herein) by the amount of any related Debt Service Reduction or pursuant to the Relief Act (excluding all amounts of principal and interest that were due on or before the Cut-off Date whenever received) and, in the case of an REO Property, an amount equivalent to the Scheduled Monthly Payment that would have been due on the related Mortgage Loan if such Mortgage Loan had remained in existence. Securities Act: The Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Securities Administrator: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., or any successor or assigns in its capacity as Securities Administrator under this Agreement. Seller: Maia Mortgage Finance Statutory Trust, or any successor. Senior Principal Distribution Amount: For any applicable Distribution Date on or after the Stepdown Date as long as no Trigger Event has occurred with respect to such Distribution Date, an amount equal to the lesser of (A) the aggregate Principal Distribution Amount for such Distribution Date and (B) the excess (if any) of (x) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A Certificates immediately prior to such Distribution Date over (y) the lesser of (a) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period (after giving effect to the portion of the Scheduled Monthly Payments allocable to principal due the related Due Date, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period, and after reduction for Realized Losses incurred during the related Prepayment Period) multiplied by (i) for any Distribution Date occurring prior to the Distribution Date in September 2012, 80.625% and (ii) for any Distribution Date occurring on or after the Distribution Date in September 2012, 84.500% and (b) the amount, if any, by which (i) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period (after giving effect to the portion of the Scheduled Monthly Payments allocable to principal due the related Due Date, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period, and after reduction for Realized Losses incurred during the related Prepayment Period) exceeds (ii) the sum of 0.50% of the Cut-off Date Balance and the aggregate Additional Negative Amortization Amount. Servicer: Any of Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP, Residential Funding Corporation, GMAC Mortgage Corporation, EMC Mortgage Corporation, Central Mortgage Company, Inc. and IndyMac Bank, F.S.B., and their successors in interest or assigns or any successor to the Servicers under the Servicing Agreements. Servicer Event of Default: Any one of the conditions or circumstances enumerated in the applicable Servicing Agreement. Servicer Remittance Date: The day in each calendar month on which each Servicer is required to remit payments to the Distribution Account, as provided in the related Servicing Agreement. 43 Servicer Report: The reports provided by each Servicer to the Master Servicer and the Securities Administrator pursuant to the related Servicing Agreement. Servicing Advances: All customary, reasonable and necessary "out of pocket" costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and disbursements) other than Monthly Advances incurred prior to, on or after the Cut-off Date in the performance by each Servicer of its servicing obligations, including, but not limited to, the cost of (a) the inspection, maintenance, preservation, restoration and protection of any Mortgaged Property, (b) 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(R) System, (c) the management (including reasonable fees in connection therewith) and liquidation of any REO Property, (d) compliance with the obligations under that applicable Servicing Agreement and (e) obtaining any legal documentation required to be included in the Mortgage File and/or correcting any outstanding title issues (i.e., any lien or encumbrance on the Mortgaged Property that prevents the effective enforcement of the intended lien position) reasonably necessary for each Servicer to perform its obligations under this Agreement. Servicing Advances also include any reasonable "out-of-pocket" costs and expenses (including legal fees) incurred by each Servicer in connection with executing and recording instruments of satisfaction, deeds of reconveyance or an Assignment of Mortgage to the extent not recovered from the Mortgagor or otherwise payable under this Agreement. Servicing Agreement: Any of the following agreements: (a) the Standard Terms and Provisions of Sale and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 30, 2006 by and between Residential Funding Corporation as seller and master servicer and Luminent Mortgage Capital, Inc., Mercury Mortgage Finance Statutory Trust and the Seller as the initial owner, as supplemented by the Reference Agreements dated as of July 28, 2006 and August 30, 2006 by and between Residential Funding Corporation as seller and master servicer and Maia Mortgage Finance Statutory Trust as the initial owner, as amended by the Reconstituted Servicing Agreement dated as of September 28, 2006 by and between Residential Funding Corporation, the Depositor, the Seller and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (and acknowledged by the Trustee); (b) the Amended and Restated Purchase, Warranties and Servicing Agreement dated as of April 24, 2006 by and between EMC Mortgage Corporation as the company and Luminent Mortgage Capital, Inc., Mercury Mortgage Finance Statutory Trust and the Seller as purchasers, as amended by the Reconstituted Servicing Agreement dated as of September 28, 2006 by and between EMC Mortgage Corporation, the Depositor, the Seller and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (and acknowledged by the Trustee); (c) the Flow Sale and Servicing Agreement dated as of April 21, 2006 by and between IndyMac Bank, F.S.B. as the company and Luminent Mortgage Capital, Inc., Mercury Mortgage Finance Statutory Trust and the Seller as purchasers, as amended by the Reconstituted Servicing Agreement dated as of September 28, 2006 by and between IndyMac Bank, F.S.B., the Depositor, the Seller and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (and acknowledged by the Trustee); 44 (d) the Amended and Restated Master Mortgage Loan Purchase and Servicing Agreement dated as of December 15, 2003 by and between Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. as the company and Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp. as the purchaser, as amended by Amendment Reg AB to the Amended and Restated Master Mortgage Loan Purchase and Servicing Agreement dated as of February 28, 2006 by and between Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp. as purchaser and Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., as amended by the Assignment, Assumption and Recognition Agreement dated August 15, 2006 among Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp. as assignor, Maia Mortgage Finance Statutory Trust as assignee and Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., as further amended by the Reconstituted Servicing Agreement dated as of September 28, 2006 by and between Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP, the Depositor, the Seller and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (and acknowledged by the Trustee); (e) the Servicing Agreement dated as of July 17, 2006 by and between Central Mortgage Company as servicer and Luminent Mortgage Capital, Inc., Maia Mortgage Finance Statutory Trust and Mercury Mortgage Finance Statutory Trust as owner, as amended by the Reconstituted Servicing Agreement dated as of September 28, 2006 by and between Central Mortgage Company, the Depositor, the Seller and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (and acknowledged by the Trustee); or (f) the Interim Servicing Agreement dated as of September 1, 2006 by and between GMAC Mortgage Corporation as the company, Maia Mortgage Finance Statutory Trust as the initial owner and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as master servicer and securities administrator (and acknowledged by the Trustee). Servicing Criteria: The "servicing criteria" set forth in Item 1122(d) of Regulation AB, as such may be amended from time to time. Servicing Fee: With respect to each Mortgage Loan and each Servicer, the amount of the annual fee payable on account of servicing, which shall, for a period of one full month, be equal to one-twelfth of the product of (a) the applicable Servicing Fee Rate and (b) the Stated Principal Balance of such Mortgage Loan as of the first day of the related Due Period. The Servicing Fee is payable solely from the interest portion (including recoveries with respect to interest from Liquidation Proceeds, Condemnation Proceeds and Insurance Proceeds) of such Scheduled Monthly Payment collected by the Servicer, or as otherwise provided under the applicable Servicing Agreement. Servicing Fee Rate: With respect to the Mortgage Loans serviced by Residential Funding Corporation, 0.425% per annum. With respect to all the other Mortgage Loans, 0.375% per annum. Servicing File: With respect to each Mortgage Loan, the file retained by each Servicer consisting of originals of all documents in the Mortgage File which are not delivered to the Custodian and copies of the Mortgage Loan Documents, the originals of which are delivered to the Custodian on behalf of the Trustee. 45 Servicing Function Participant: Any Subservicer or Subcontractor of a Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trustee, the Custodian or the Securities Administrator, respectively. Servicing Officer: Any officer of a Servicer involved in or responsible for the administration and servicing of the Mortgage Loans whose name appears on a list of servicing officers furnished by each Servicer on the Closing Date to the Master Servicer upon request, as such list may from time to time be amended. Sponsor: Luminent Mortgage Capital, Inc. Startup Day: As defined in the Preliminary Statement. Stated Principal Balance: With respect to any Mortgage Loan as of any date of determination, outstanding principal balance as of the Cut-off Date, after giving effect to the principal portion of any Scheduled Monthly Payments due on or before such date, whether or not received, increased by any Deferred Interest in respect of such Mortgage Loan on or prior to such date of determination and reduced by the sum of (a) the principal portion of all Scheduled Monthly Payments due on or before the Due Date in the Due Period immediately preceding such date of determination, whether or not received, and (b) all amounts allocable to unscheduled principal payments received on or before the last day of the Due Period immediately preceding such date of determination. Stepdown Date: The later to occur of (a) the Distribution Date occurring in October 2009 and (b) the first Distribution Date on which the Credit Enhancement Percentage for the Class A Certificates (calculated for this purpose only after taking into account distribution of principal on the Mortgage Loans, but prior to any distribution of the Principal Distribution Amount to the Certificates) is greater than or equal to (x) prior to the Distribution Date in September 2012 or on the first Distribution Date following the Distribution Date on which the principal balances of the Class A Certificates are reduced to zero, 19.375% and (z) thereafter, 15.50%. Subcontractor: Any vendor, subcontractor or other Person that is not responsible for the overall servicing (as servicing is commonly understood by participants in the mortgage-backed securities market) of the Mortgage Loans but performs one or more discrete functions identified in Item 1122(d) of Regulation AB with respect to the Mortgage Loans under the direction or authority of a Servicer or a Subservicer, the Master Servicer, the Trustee, the Custodian or the Securities Administrator. Subsequent Recovery: Any amount (net of reimbursable expenses) received on a Mortgage Loan subsequent to such Mortgage Loan being determined to be a Liquidated Mortgage Loan that resulted in a Realized Loss in a prior month. Subservicer: Any Person that services the Mortgage Loans on behalf of any Servicer or any Subcontractor and is responsible for the performance (whether directly or through Subservicers or Subcontractors) of a substantial portion of the material servicing functions required to be performed by the related Servicer under this Agreement or the applicable Servicing Agreement that are identified in Item 1122(d) of Regulation AB. Substituting Party: As defined in Section 2.10(a). 46 Substitution Adjustment Amount: As defined in Section 2.10(c). Supplemental Interest Trust: The trust created pursuant to Section 8.04 and designated as the "Supplemental Interest Trust," consisting of the Cap Agreement, the Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee's rights under the Cap Agreement and the Cap Account. The Supplemental Interest Trust is not an asset of any REMIC created hereunder. Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., or any successor Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee appointed as herein provided. Target Overcollateralization Amount: The sum of (a) the aggregate Additional Negative Amortization Amount and (b) (i) prior to the Stepdown Date, 0.60% of the Cut-off Date Balance of the Mortgage Loans or (ii) on or after the Stepdown Date, an amount equal to the greater of (x) on any Distribution Date (i) prior to the Distribution Date in September 2012, 1.50% of the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans and (ii) on and after the Distribution Date in September 2012, 1.20% of the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans, and (v) 0.50% of the Cut-off Date Balance of the Mortgage Loans; provided however that if a Trigger Event is in effect, the target overcollateralization amount with respect to the Mortgage Loans will be the same as on the prior Distribution Date. In the event that the target overcollateralization amount after the Stepdown Date is greater than the initial target overcollateralization amount, the overcollateralization will then be limited to the product of (a) 0.60% and (b) the Cut-off Date Balance of the Mortgage Loans. Tax Matters Person: The person designated as "tax matters person" in the manner provided under Treasury regulation Section 1.860F-4(d) and temporary Treasury regulation Section 301.6231(a)(7)1T. Initially, the Tax Matters Person for REMICs I and II shall be the Holder of the Class R Certificates, and the Tax Matters Person for REMICs III and IV shall be the Holder of the Class RX Certificates. The Securities Administrator will be appointed as agent of each such Tax Matters Person pursuant to Section 12.01(k) herein unless otherwise designated. Termination Price: As defined in Section 11.01. Trigger Event: With respect to any Distribution Date after the Stepdown Date, a Trigger Event shall have occurred if either (a) the Rolling Three Month Delinquency Rate as of the last day of the related Due Period equals or exceeds 37% of the sum of (i) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balances of the Class B Certificates and (ii) the Overcollateralization Amount, both determined as of such Distribution Date after giving effect to all distributions to be made on such Distribution Date, or (b) if the Cumulative Realized Loss Percentage exceeds: 47 Distribution Date Occurring In Percentage ----------------------------- ---------- October 2009 - September 2010 0.40% October 2010 - September 2011 0.70% October 2011 - September 2012 0.95% October 2012 - September 2013 1.35% October 2013 and thereafter 1.45% Trust Fund: As defined in Section 2.06. Trustee: HSBC Bank USA, National Association and, if a successor trustee is appointed hereunder, such successor. Trust REMIC: Each REMIC created under the terms of this Agreement. UCC: The Uniform Commercial Code as enacted in the relevant jurisdiction. Uncertificated Interest: With respect to any REMIC Regular Interest for any Distribution Date, one month's interest at the REMIC Remittance Rate applicable to such REMIC Regular Interest for such Distribution Date, accrued on the Uncertificated Principal thereof immediately prior to such Distribution Date. Uncertificated Interest in respect of any Uncertificated REMIC I Interest, and the Class C Interest shall accrue on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months. In addition, Uncertificated Interest with respect to each Distribution Date, as to any REMIC Regular Interest shall be reduced by the interest portions of Realized Losses, if any, allocated to such REMIC Regular Interest. Uncertificated Principal Balance: With respect to the Class C Interest an amount equal to the excess, if any, of (A) the then aggregate Uncertificated Principal Balance of the Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interests over (B) the then aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A Certificates and the Class B Certificates then outstanding. With respect to each other REMIC Regular Interest, the amount of any 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 and, if and to the extent necessary and appropriate, shall be further reduced on such Distribution Date by Realized Losses. The Uncertificated Principal Balance of REMIC I Regular Interest LTZZ shall be increased by interest deferrals as provided in Section 8.07. The Uncertificated Principal Balance of each REMIC Regular Interest shall never be less than zero. Uncertificated REMIC I Pass-Through Rates: As of any Distribution Date, the weighted average of the Adjusted Net Mortgage Rates of the Mortgage Loans, weighted on the basis of the 48 Uncertificated Principal Balance of such Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interests for each such Distribution Date. Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interests: Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTAA, Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTA1, Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTA2A, Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTA2B, Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTA3, Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTB1, Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTB2, Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTB3, Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTB4, Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTB5, Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTB6, Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTB7, Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTB8, Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTB9 and Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTZZ. Each such interest represents the beneficial ownership interests in REMIC I as a Regular Interest in REMIC I. Each REMIC I Regular Interest shall accrue interest at the related Uncertificated REMIC I 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. Uncertificated REMIC II Regular Interests: The Class A-1, Class A-2A, Class A-2B, Class A-3, Class B-1, Class B-2, Class B-3, Class B-4, Class B-5, Class B-6, Class B-7, Class B-8 and Class B-9 Interest, each of which represents the beneficial ownership interests in REMIC II as a Regular Interest in REMIC II. Each REMIC II Regular Interest shall accrue interest at its related 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. Underwriter's Exemption: Any exemption listed in footnote 1 of, and amended by, PTE 2002-41 at 67 Fed. Reg. 54487 (August 22, 2002), or any substantially similar successor administrative exemption granted by the U.S. Department of Labor. Underwriting Guidelines: Those underwriting guidelines employed by the Seller with respect to Mortgage Loans. Unpaid Interest Distribution Amount: For any Distribution Date and any Class of Certificates, the pro rata share of such Class (based upon the ratio of the Certificate Principal Balance of such Class, determined as of the day immediately preceding such Distribution Date, to the aggregate Certificate Principal Balances of all Classes of Certificates then Outstanding, determined as of the day immediately preceding such Distribution Date) of the sum of (i) the excess, if any, of the aggregate of the Prepayment Interest Shortfalls for such Distribution Date over the aggregate of the Compensating Interest Payments received for such Distribution Date and (ii) the aggregate of the Relief Act Reductions for such Distribution Date. Unpaid Realized Loss Amount: For any Class of Certificates and any Distribution Date, the excess of (a) the aggregate Realized Losses allocated to such Class for such Distribution Date and all prior Distribution Dates over (y) the cumulative amount of any Excess Cash Flow allocated to such Class in reduction of such Unpaid Realized Loss Amount for all prior Distribution Dates. 49 U.S. Person: (a) A citizen or resident of the United States, (b) a corporation created or organized in or under the laws of the United States, any state thereof or the District of Columbia, including an entity treated as a corporation for federal income tax purposes (c) a partnership (unless Treasury regulations are adopted that provide otherwise) created or organized in or under the laws of the United States, any state thereof or the District of Columbia, including an entity treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes, none of the interests in which are owned, directly or indirectly through one or more intermediate entities, by a person that is not a U.S. Person within the meaning this paragraph, (d) an estate the income of which is includible in gross income for United States federal income tax purposes, regardless of its source, (e) a trust if a court within the United States is able to exercise primary supervision over the administration of such trust and one or more United States fiduciaries have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust (or to the extent provided in applicable Treasury regulations, certain trusts in existence on August 20, 1996 that are eligible to be treated as United States persons). Voting Interests: The portion of the voting rights of all of the Certificates which is allocated to any Certificate. As of any date of determination, the Voting Interests shall be allocated 0.50% to the Class R Certificates and 0.50% to the Class RX Certificates, 1% to the Class C Certificates, and the balance among Holders of the Class A Certificates and the Class B Certificates in proportion to the Certificate Principal Balance of their respective Certificates on such date. SECTION 1.02 Calculations With Respect to the Mortgage Loans. Calculations required to be made pursuant to this Agreement with respect to any Mortgage Loan in the Trust Fund shall be made based upon current information as to the terms of the Mortgage Loans and reports of payments received from the Mortgagor on such Mortgage Loans provided by the Servicers to the Master Servicer and the Securities Administrator. Payments and distributions to be made by the Securities Administrator shall be based on information provided by the Servicers. Neither the Trustee, the Master Servicer nor the Securities Administrator shall be required to recompute, verify or recalculate the information supplied to it by the Servicers. SECTION 1.03 Calculations With Respect to Accrued Interest. All calculations of interest described herein with respect to any Class of Certificates, other than Class C Certificates, and the Uncertificated REMIC II Regular Interests (other than the Class C Interest), shall be made on the basis of an assumed 360-day year and the actual number of days in the related Accrual Period. The Class C Certificates, the Class C Interest and the Uncertificated REMIC I and REMIC II Regular Interests shall accrue interest on the basis of an assumed 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months. SECTION 1.04 Rules of Construction. Unless the context otherwise clearly requires: (a) the definitions of terms herein shall apply equally to the singular and plural forms of the terms defined; 50 (b) whenever the context may require, any pronoun shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine and neuter forms; (c) the words "include," "includes" and "including" shall be deemed to be followed by the phrase "without limitation;" (d) the word "will" shall be construed to have the same meaning and effect as the word "shall;" (e) any definition of or reference to any agreement, instrument or other document herein shall be construed as referring to such agreement, instrument or other document as from time to time amended, supplemented or otherwise modified (subject to any restrictions on such amendments, supplements or modifications set forth herein); (f) any reference herein to any Person, or to any Person in a specified capacity, shall be construed to include such Person's permitted successors and assigns or such Person's permitted successors in such capacity, as the case may be; and (g) all references in this instrument to designated "Sections," "clauses" and other subdivisions are to the designated Sections, clauses and other subdivisions of this instrument as originally executed, and the words "herein," "hereof," "hereunder" and other words of similar import refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Section, clause or other subdivision. ARTICLE II CONVEYANCE OF MORTGAGE LOANS SECTION 2.01 Conveyance of Mortgage Loans to the Depositor. On the Closing Date, in exchange for the Certificates or the net proceeds thereof, the Seller does hereby sell, transfer, assign, or set over, deposit with and otherwise convey without recourse (except as provided herein), and the Depositor does hereby purchase, all right, title and interest of the Seller in and to the Mortgage Loans listed on the Mortgage Loan Schedule, having a Cut-off Date Balance as set forth in such Mortgage Loan Schedule; provided, however that (i) the Seller does not convey to the Depositor the Seller's right to receive amounts in excess of the Repurchase Price if a Mortgage Loan is repurchased by an Originator; and (ii) the Seller only conveys Prepayment Premiums to the extent that it acquired the rights thereto from the related Originator. (a) The Depositor shall be entitled to (i) all Scheduled Monthly Payments of principal due after the Cut-off Date, (ii) all other recoveries of principal collected after the Cut-off Date (less scheduled payments of principal due on or before the Cut-off Date and collected after the Cut-off Date), (iii) all Scheduled Monthly Payments of interest due after the Cut-off Date (minus that portion of any such payment which is allocable to the period prior to the Cut-off Date) and (iv) all Prepayment Premiums to the extent conveyed. Scheduled Monthly Payments prepaid with respect to a Due Date after the Cut-off Date shall not be applied to the principal balance as of the Cut-off Date, but the Seller shall remit any such prepaid amounts to the related Servicer for deposit into the Custodial Account for the benefit of the Depositor. 51 (b) Concurrently with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Seller hereby assigns to the Depositor all of its rights and interest (but none of its obligations) under the Servicing Agreements and Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreements. The Depositor hereby accepts such assignment, and shall be entitled to exercise all such rights of the Seller under the such Agreements as if the Depositor had been a party to each such agreement. (c) In the case of Mortgage Loans that have been prepaid in full after the Cut-off Date and prior to the Closing Date, the Seller shall remit to the related Servicer for deposit in the Custodial Account the portion of any amount so prepaid that is required to be deposited in the Custodial Account pursuant to the applicable Servicing Agreement. (d) Upon the sale of the Mortgage Loans, the ownership of each Mortgage Note, the related Mortgage and the related Mortgage File shall vest immediately in the Depositor, and the ownership of all records and documents with respect to the related Mortgage Loan prepared by or which come into the possession of the Seller shall vest immediately in the Depositor and shall be retained and maintained by the Seller, in trust, at the will of the Depositor and only in such custodial capacity. (e) The Seller shall deliver the Mortgage Loan Schedule, the Mortgage Loan File and Mortgage Loan Documents to be purchased on the related Closing Date to the Custodian at least three Business Days prior to such Closing Date. SECTION 2.02 Conveyance of Mortgage Loans to the Issuing Entity. (a) On the Closing Date, in exchange for the Certificates, the Depositor does hereby sell, transfer, assign, set over, deposit with and otherwise convey to the Trustee, for the benefit of the Certificateholders, without recourse (except as otherwise provided herein), all right, title and interest of the Depositor in and to the Mortgage Loans purchased by the Depositor from the Seller. (b) The Issuing Entity shall be entitled to all payments on the Mortgage Loans as provided in Section 2.01(a). (c) Concurrently with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Depositor hereby assigns to the Issuing Entity all of its rights and interest (but none of its obligations) under the Servicing Agreements and Mortgage Loan Purchase. The Issuing Entity hereby accepts such assignment, and shall be entitled to exercise all such rights of the Depositor under such Agreements as if the Issuing Entity had been a party to each such agreement. (d) Upon the issuance of the Certificates, the ownership of each Mortgage Note, the related Mortgage and the related Mortgage File shall vest immediately in the Issuing Entity, and the ownership of all records and documents with respect to the related Mortgage Loan prepared by or which come into the possession of the Seller shall vest immediately in the Issuing Entity and shall be retained and maintained by the Seller, in trust, at the will of the Issuing Entity and only in such custodial capacity. (e) In connection with such transfer and assignment of the Mortgage Loans, the Depositor does hereby deliver to, and deposit with, or cause to be delivered to and deposited with 52 the Custodian, on behalf of the Trustee, for the benefit of the Certificateholders, the Mortgage File with respect to each Mortgage Loan, and the ownership of all records and documents with respect to the related Mortgage Loan prepared by or which come into the possession of the Depositor shall vest immediately in the Trustee for the benefit of the Certificateholders and shall be retained and maintained by the Depositor, in trust, at the will of the Trustee for the benefit of the Certificateholders and only in such custodial capacity. SECTION 2.03 Assignment of Mortgage Loans. (a) The Seller shall cause an Assignment of Mortgage with respect to each Mortgage Loan (other than a MERS Designated Mortgage Loan) to be completed in the form and substance acceptable for recording in the relevant jurisdiction, such assignment shall either be in blank or be endorsed to "HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee of the Luminent Mortgage Trust 2006-6, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-6, without recourse," on or prior to the Closing Date; provided, however, that such Assignments of Mortgage Loans need not be recorded unless and until the Trustee is advised by a Rating Agency that such Assignment of Mortgage is required to be recorded to protect the Trustee's interest in the Mortgage Loans. Any such recordation of an Assignment of Mortgage shall be effected at the expense of the Seller. (b) In connection with the assignment of any MERS Designated Mortgage Loan, the Seller agrees that, on or prior to the Closing Date, the Seller will cause the MERS(R) System to indicate that such Mortgage Loans have been assigned by the Seller to the Depositor which has assigned such Mortgage Loans to the Trustee in accordance with this Agreement for the benefit of the Certificateholders by including (or deleting, in the case of Mortgage Loans which are repurchased in accordance with this Agreement) in such computer files the code in the field that identifies the specific Trustee and the code in the field "Pool Field" that identifies the series of the Certificates for which such Mortgage Loans serve as collateral. The Seller further agrees that it will not, and will not permit any Servicer to, and each of the Servicers and the Master Servicer agrees that it will not, alter the codes referenced in this paragraph with respect to any MERS Designated Mortgage Loan during the term of this Agreement unless and until such MERS Designated Mortgage Loan is repurchased in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. SECTION 2.04 Books and Records. (a) To the extent provided in the Servicing Agreements: The contents of each Servicing File are and shall be held in trust by the related Servicer for the benefit of the Trustee on behalf of the Certificateholders. The related Servicer shall take all necessary steps to ensure that the documents required to be included in the Servicing File are complete and shall maintain the Servicing File as required by this Agreement, Accepted Servicing Practices and applicable law. Possession of each Servicing File by the related Servicer is at the will of the Trustee for the sole purpose of servicing the related Mortgage Loan and such retention and possession by the Seller is in a custodial capacity only. Each Servicer shall release its custody of the contents of any Servicing File only in accordance with written instructions from the Trustee, unless such release is required as incidental to the Seller's servicing of the Mortgage Loans or is in connection with the transfer of servicing or a repurchase of any Mortgage Loan. 53 (b) To the extent provided in the Servicing Agreements: All original documents relating to the Mortgage Loans that are not delivered to the Custodian, to the extent delivered to the related Servicer, are and shall be held by such Servicer in trust for the benefit of the Trustee on behalf of the Certificateholders. In the event that any such original document is required pursuant to the terms of this Section to be a part of a Mortgage File, such document shall be delivered promptly to the Custodian on behalf of the Trustee. (c) To the extent provided in the Servicing Agreements: Upon and after a sale of Mortgage Loans to the Trustee for the benefit of the Certificateholders, all proceeds arising out of the Mortgage Loans, as provided in Section 2.01(a) shall be received and held by the related Servicer in trust for the benefit of the Trustee on behalf of the Certificateholders. (d) Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to constitute an assumption by the Trust Fund, the Trustee, any Servicer or the Certificateholders of any unsatisfied duty, claim or other liability on any Mortgage Loan or to any Mortgagor. SECTION 2.05 Review of Documentation. (a) On the Closing Date, the Custodian will execute and deliver to the Depositor, the related Servicer and the Trustee an Initial Certification with respect to the Mortgage Loans. Based on its review and examination, and only as to the documents identified in the Initial Certification, the Custodian will acknowledge that (i) such documents appear regular on their face and relate to such Mortgage Loan and (ii) with respect to each MERS Designated Mortgage Loan, the MERS number on the Mortgage Loan Schedule matches the MERS number on the Mortgage for the related Mortgage File. The Custodian shall not be under any duty or obligation to inspect, review or examine such documents, instruments, Certificates or other papers to determine that the same are genuine, enforceable, recordable or appropriate for the represented purpose or that they have actually been recorded in the real estate records or that they are other than what they purport to be on their face. (b) Within 90 days after the Closing Date, the Custodian will execute and deliver to the Depositor, the Servicer, and the Trustee a Final Certification with any applicable exceptions noted therein. The Custodian shall (i) determine whether such documents are executed and endorsed, but shall be under no duty or obligation to inspect, review or examine any such documents, instruments, Certificates or other papers to determine that the same are valid, binding, legally effective, properly endorsed, genuine, enforceable or appropriate for the represented purpose or that they have actually been recorded or are in recordable form or that they are other than what they purport to be on their face and (ii) with respect to each MERS Designated Mortgage Loan, certify that the related Mortgage File contains a MERS number. The Custodian shall not have any responsibility for verifying the genuineness or the legal effectiveness of or authority for any signatures of or on behalf of any party or endorser. (c) If in the course of the review described in paragraph (a) above, the Custodian discovers any document or documents constituting a part of a Mortgage File is missing, does not appear regular on its face (i.e., is mutilated, damaged, defaced, torn or otherwise physically altered) or appears to be unrelated to the Mortgage Loans identified in the Mortgage Loan Schedule, as applicable (each, a "Material Defect"), the Custodian shall identify the Mortgage 54 Loan to which such Material Defect relates in the Final Certification. Within 90 days of its receipt of such notice, the Seller shall be required to cure such Material Defect (and, in such event, the Seller shall provide the Trustee and the Custodian with an Officer's Certificate confirming that such cure has been effected). If the Seller does not effect a cure within such 90-day period, it shall repurchase the related Mortgage Loan from the Trust Fund at the Repurchase Price; provided, however, that the Seller may, in lieu of repurchasing a Mortgage Loan, substitute for such Mortgage Loan a Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan subject to the provisions of Section 2.10, provided that such substitution occurs within two years of the Closing Date. The failure of the Trustee to deliver, or cause the Custodian to deliver, the Final Certification within 90 days from the Closing Date shall not affect or relieve the Seller of its obligation to repurchase any Mortgage Loan pursuant to this Section 2.05 or any other Section of this Agreement requiring the repurchase of Mortgage Loans from the Trust Fund. (d) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the parties hereto acknowledge that the functions of the Custodian with respect to the custody, acceptance, inspection and release of Mortgage Files, including but not limited to certain insurance policies and documents contemplated by this Agreement, and preparation and delivery of the certifications described in Section 2.05 shall be performed by the Custodian pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Custodial Agreement. SECTION 2.06 Execution and Delivery of Certificates. The Trustee acknowledges the transfer and assignment to it of the assets conveyed and sold to it hereunder (the "Trust Fund"). Concurrently with such transfer and assignment, the Securities Administrator has executed the Certificates in authorized denominations evidencing directly or indirectly the entire ownership of the Trust Fund, and, upon the written order of the Depositor, has authenticated the same Certificates. The Trustee agrees to hold the Trust Fund and exercise the rights referred to above for the benefit of all present and future Holders of the Certificates and to perform the duties set forth in this Agreement in accordance with the standard of care set forth herein. SECTION 2.07 Representations and Warranties of the Seller with Respect to the Mortgage Loans. (a) The Seller hereby makes the following representations and warranties to the Trustee on behalf of the Certificateholders as of the Closing Date with respect to the Mortgage Loans: (i) 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 (ii) No Mortgage Loan is a "High Cost Loan" or "Covered Loan," as applicable, (as such terms are defined in the then current Standard & Poor's LEVELS(R) Glossary, Appendix E, in effect as of the Closing Date) and no Mortgage Loan originated on or after October 1, 202 through March 6, 2003 is governed by the Georgia Fair Lending Act; and 55 (iii) With respect to each representation and warranty with respect to any Mortgage Loan made by the Originators in the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreements that is made as of the related Closing Date (as defined in the applicable Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement), no event has occurred since the related Closing Date (as defined in the applicable Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement) that would render such representations and warranties to be untrue in any material respect as of the Closing Date. (b) Upon discovery or receipt of written notice by any party that (i) the Seller or an Originator has breached any representation or warranty in respect of a Mortgage Loan that materially and adversely affects the value of such Mortgage Loan or the interest therein of the Certificateholders, or (ii) any Mortgage Loan does not constitute a "qualified mortgage" within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(3) and the related REMIC provisions of the Code, such party shall promptly notify the Trustee in writing of such breach, and the Trustee (and the Seller shall use its best efforts to enforce, and shall join the Trustee in enforcing, any such obligation of any Originator) shall enforce the Seller's or Originator's obligations hereunder and/or under any Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement, as applicable, to repurchase or, subject to Section 2.10, substitute a Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan for, the affected Mortgage Loan on or prior to the Determination Date following the expiration of the 90-day period following the earlier of the date on which the breach was discovered or notice of the breach was received by the Trustee; provided, however, that, if such breach cannot reasonably be cured within such 90-day period, if the Seller or such Originator, as applicable, shall have commenced to cure such breach within such 90-day period, the Seller or such Originator, as applicable, shall be permitted to proceed thereafter diligently and expeditiously to cure the breach within an additional 90-day period. (c) Subject to the following sentence, it is understood and agreed that the obligations of the Originator or the Seller to cure, repurchase or 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 available to the Trustee on behalf of the Certificateholders and the Certificateholder against such party respecting such omission, defect or breach. In addition to the cure, repurchase and substitution obligations referenced in Section 2.07(c), in the event of a breach of the Seller's representations and warranties contained in this Agreement that occurs as a result of a High-Cost Home Loan in the Trust Fund, the Seller shall indemnify the Trustee and hold it harmless against any out-of-pocket losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable and necessary legal fees (including (without limitation) legal fees incurred in connection with the enforcement of the Seller's indemnification obligation under this Section 2.07) and related costs and expenses resulting from any claim, demand, defense or assertion that is based on or grounded upon, or resulting from, such breach. (d) If the Seller is not a member of MERS at the time it repurchases a Mortgage Loan and the Mortgage is registered on the MERS(R) System, the Trustee shall cause the Seller, at the Seller's own expense and without any right of reimbursement, to cause MERS to execute and deliver an assignment of the Mortgage in recordable form to transfer the Mortgage from MERS to the Seller and to cause such Mortgage to be removed from registration on the MERS(R) System in accordance with the MERS rules and regulations. 56 SECTION 2.08 Repurchase Obligation. The Originators of certain Mortgage Loans are obligated to repurchase such Mortgage Loan if the related Mortgagor fails to make its Scheduled Monthly Payment thereon within 30 days of the Due Date therefor, for the months of September or October, or in certain cases, November or December. The Depositor shall advise the Trustee and the Master Servicer of any Mortgage Loan that is to be repurchased because of such an early payment default, and the Trustee shall enforce the Originator's obligation to repurchase such Mortgage Loan. If the purchase price for the Mortgage Loan pursuant to the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement is greater than the Repurchase Price, the difference shall be paid to the Seller. The Repurchase Price for any Mortgage Loan repurchased pursuant to this Agreement shall be deposited into the Distribution Account. SECTION 2.09 Repurchase of Mortgage Loans. (a) The purchase price for any Mortgage Loan repurchased by the Seller pursuant to this Agreement shall be the Repurchase Price for such Mortgage Loan, provided that in the event that the Originator is obligated to repurchase a Mortgage Loan, and the purchase price therefor pursuant to the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement is greater than the Repurchase Price, the difference shall be paid to the Seller. The Repurchase Price for any Mortgage Loan repurchased pursuant to this Agreement shall be deposited into the Distribution Account. (b) The Custodian, upon receipt of a Request for Release from the Seller (which Request for Release shall include a certification by the Seller of the repurchase and the remittance of the Repurchase Price to the Securities Administrator for deposit into the Distribution Account), shall release to the Seller the related Mortgage File. The Trustee or its authorized designee shall execute and deliver such instruments of transfer or assignment, in each case without recourse, representation or warranty, as the Seller may furnish to the Trustee or the Custodian and as shall be necessary to vest in such party any Mortgage Loan released pursuant hereto. None of the Trustee, the Securities Administrator, the Master Servicer or the Custodian shall have any responsibility for determining the sufficiency of such assignment for its intended purpose, and upon such release, the Trustee and the Custodian shall have no further responsibility with regard to such Mortgage File. SECTION 2.10 Substitution of Mortgage Loans. (a) In lieu of repurchasing any such Mortgage Loan as provided above, the Seller (as such, the "Substituting Party") 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 of this Section 2.10. Any substitution of Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans for Deleted Mortgage Loans made pursuant to this Section 2.10 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 Substituting Party substitutes a Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan or Loans, such substitution shall be effected by delivering to the Custodian, for such Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan or Loans, the Mortgage Note, the Mortgage, the assignment to the Substituting Party, and such other documents and agreements, with all necessary endorsements thereon, together with an 57 Officers' Certificate stating that each such Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan satisfies the definition thereof and specifying the Substitution Adjustment Amount (as described below), if any, in connection with such substitution. The Custodian shall acknowledge receipt for such Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan and, within 45 days thereafter, shall review such Mortgage Files and deliver to the Substituting Party, the Trustee and the Depositor, with respect to such Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans, a certification substantially in the form of a revised Initial Certification, with any exceptions noted thereon. Within 90 days of the date of substitution, the Custodian shall deliver to the Substituting Party, the Trustee and the Depositor a certification substantially in the form of a revised Final Certification, with respect to such Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans, with any exceptions noted thereon. Scheduled Monthly Payments due with respect to Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans in the month of substitution shall not be included as part of the Trust Fund and shall be retained by the Substituting Party. For the month of substitution, payments to the Certificateholders shall reflect the collections and recoveries in respect of such Deleted Mortgage Loan in the related Due Period and the Substituting Party shall thereafter be entitled to retain all amounts subsequently received in respect of such Deleted Mortgage Loan. Upon such substitution, such Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan shall constitute part of the Trust Fund and shall be subject in all respects to the terms of this Agreement as of the date of substitution. (b) The Depositor shall amend the related Mortgage Loan Schedule to reflect the removal of such Deleted Mortgage Loan and the substitution of the Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan or Loans and the Seller shall deliver the amended Mortgage Loan Schedule to the Trustee, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator, the Custodian and the Servicer. Upon such substitution, the Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan shall be subject to the terms of this Agreement in all respects, and the Seller shall be deemed to have made with respect to such Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan, as of the date of substitution, the representations and warranties made pursuant to Section 2.07 with respect to such Mortgage Loan. (c) For any month in which any Substituting Party substitutes one or more Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans for one or more Deleted Mortgage Loans, the Seller shall deposit the excess (each, a "Substitution Adjustment Amount"), if any, by which the aggregate Stated Principal Balances of all such Deleted Mortgage Loans exceeds the aggregate Stated Principal Balances of the Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans replacing such Deleted Mortgage Loans, together with (i) amounts specified in clause (c) of the definition of Repurchase Price and (ii) one month's interest on such excess amount at the applicable Net Mortgage Rate. On the date of such substitution, the Seller shall deliver or cause to be delivered to the Securities Administrator for deposit in the Distribution Account an amount equal to the related Substitution Adjustment Amount, if any, and the Custodian, upon receipt of the related Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan or Loans and a Request for Release from the Seller, which includes a written certification of the Seller of delivery of such amount to the Securities Administrator, shall release to the Substituting Party the related Mortgage File or Files. The Trustee shall execute and deliver such instruments of transfer or assignment, in each case without recourse, representation or warranty, as the Substituting Party shall deliver to the Trustee with respect to any Deleted Mortgage Loan to be released pursuant hereto. (d) In addition, before any such substitution can take effect, the Substituting Party shall obtain at its own expense and deliver to the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that 58 such substitution (either specifically or as a class of transactions) shall 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)(l) of the Code or on "contributions after the Startup Date" under Section 860G(d)(l) of the Code, or (b) any REMIC created hereunder 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. SECTION 2.11 Granting Clause. (a) It is intended that the conveyance of the Mortgage Loans by the Seller to the Depositor and by the Depositor to the Trustee for the benefit of the Certificateholders, as provided for in Sections 2.01 and 2.02, be construed as a sale of the Mortgage Loans and other assets in the Trust Fund by the Seller to the Depositor and by the Depositor to the Trustee for the benefit of the Certificateholders. Further, it is not intended that any such conveyances be deemed a pledge of the Mortgage Loans by the Seller to the Depositor to secure a debt or other obligation of the Seller, or a pledge of the Mortgage Loans by the Depositor to the Trustee for the benefit of the Certificateholders to secure a debt or other obligation of the Depositor. However, in the event that the Mortgage Loans are held to be property of the Seller or the Depositor or if for any reason this Agreement is held or deemed to create a security interest in the Mortgage Loans and other assets in the Trust Fund, then it is intended that: (i) this Agreement shall also be deemed to be a security agreement within the meaning of Articles 8 and 9 of the UCC; (ii) the conveyances provided for in Sections 2.01 and 2.02 shall be deemed a grant by the Seller to the Depositor, and by the Depositor to the Trustee for the benefit of the Certificateholders, as the case may be, of (1) a security interest in all of the Seller's right and Depositor's right, as applicable, (including the power to convey title thereto), title and interest, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, in and to (A) the Mortgage Loans, including the Mortgage Notes, the Mortgages, any related insurance policies and all other documents in the related Mortgage Files, (B) all amounts payable pursuant to the Mortgage Loans in accordance with the terms thereof and (C) any and all general intangibles consisting of, arising from or relating to any of the foregoing, and all proceeds of the conversion, voluntary or involuntary, of the foregoing into cash, instruments, securities or other property, including without limitation all Liquidation Proceeds, all Insurance Proceeds and all amounts from time to time held or invested in the Distribution Account and the Custodial Account, whether in the form of cash, instruments, securities or other property and (2) an assignment by the Seller to the Depositor and by the Depositor to the Trustee for the benefit of the Certificateholders of any security interest in any and all of the Seller's and Depositor's right (including the power to convey title thereto), title and interest, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, in and to the property described in the foregoing clauses (1)(A) through (C); (iii) the possession by the Trustee, the Custodian or any other agent of the Trustee of Mortgage Notes, and such other items of property as constitute instruments, money, negotiable documents or chattel paper shall be deemed to be "possession by the secured party," or possession by a purchaser or a person designated by such secured party, for purposes of 59 perfecting the security interest pursuant to the UCC and any other UCC (including, without limitation, Sections 9-313, 8-313 or 8-321 thereof); and (iv) notifications to persons holding such property, and acknowledgments, receipts or confirmations from persons holding such property, shall be deemed notifications to, or acknowledgments, receipts or confirmations from, financial intermediaries, bailees or agents (as applicable) of the Issuing Entity for the purpose of perfecting such security interest under applicable law. (b) The Seller and the Depositor shall, to the extent consistent with this Agreement, take such reasonable actions as may be necessary to ensure that, if this Agreement were deemed to create a security interest in the Mortgage Loans and the other property of the Trust Fund, such security interest would be deemed to be a perfected security interest of first priority under applicable law and will be maintained as such throughout the term of this Agreement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Seller and the Depositor shall prepare and file any UCC financing statements that are necessary to perfect the Depositor's and the Trustee's security interest in or lien on the Mortgage Loans, as evidenced by an Officer's Certificate of the Seller and the Depositor, and furnish a copy of each such filed financing statement to the Trustee. The Seller and the Depositor shall prepare and file, at the expense of the Trust Fund, all filings necessary to maintain the effectiveness of any original filings necessary under the relevant UCC to perfect the Trustee's security interest in or lien on the Mortgage Loans for the benefit of the Certificateholders, including without limitation (i) continuation statements, and (ii) to the extent that a Responsible Officer of the Depositor has received written notice of such change or transfer, such other statements as may be occasioned by (A) any change of name of the Seller, the Depositor or the Trustee, (B) any change of location of the domicile or the chief executive office of the Seller or the Depositor, or (C) any transfer of any interest of the Seller or the Depositor in any Mortgage Loan. (c) Neither the Seller nor the Depositor shall organize under the law of any jurisdiction other than the State under which each is organized as of the Closing Date (whether changing its jurisdiction of organization or organizing under an additional jurisdiction) without giving 30 days prior written notice of such action to the related Servicer and the Trustee. Before effecting such change, each of the Seller or the Depositor proposing to change its jurisdiction of organization shall prepare and file in the appropriate filing office any financing statements or other statements necessary to continue the perfection of the interests of its transferees, including the Trustee for the benefit of the Certificateholders, in the Mortgage Loans. (d) Neither the Seller nor the Depositor shall take any action inconsistent with the sale by the Seller or the Depositor of its right, title and interest in and to the Mortgage Loans or Trust Fund and shall indicate or shall cause to be indicated in its records and records held on its behalf that ownership of each Mortgage Loan and the other property of the Trust Fund is held by the Trustee for the benefit of the Certificateholders. In addition, the Seller and the Depositor shall respond to any inquiries from third parties with respect to ownership of a Mortgage Loan or any other property of the Trust Fund by stating that it is not the owner of such Mortgage Loan and that ownership of such Mortgage Loan or other property of the Trust Fund is held by the Trustee for the benefit of the Certificateholders. 60 SECTION 2.12 Purpose. (a) The permitted activities of the Issuing Entity shall be limited to the following: (i) to issue Certificates pursuant to the Agreement and to sell the Certificates; (ii) to pay the organizational, start-up and transactional expenses of the Issuing Entity; (iii) to assign, grant, transfer, pledge, sell and convey the Mortgage Loans pursuant to this Agreement; (iv) to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement; (v) to engage in those activities, including entering into agreements that are necessary, suitable or convenient to accomplish the foregoing or are incidental thereto or connected therewith; and (vi) subject to compliance with this Agreement, to engage in such other activities as may be required in connection with the conservation of the Trust Fund and the making of distributions to the Certificateholders. (b) The Issuing Entity shall not engage in any activity other than in connection with the foregoing or other than as required or authorized by the terms of this Agreement. No amendment pursuant to Section 13.01 shall change the permitted activities of the Issuing Entity. ARTICLE III REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES SECTION 3.01 Representations and Warranties of the Seller. The Seller hereby represents and warrants to the other parties hereto as of the Closing Date that: (a) The Seller has been duly organized and is validly existing as a Maryland business trust in good standing under the laws of Maryland, with full power and authority to own its assets and conduct its business as presently being conducted. (b) The Seller has the full entity power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder, and the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement (including all instruments of transfer to be delivered pursuant to this Agreement) by the Seller and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby have been duly and validly authorized. (c) This Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Seller, enforceable against the Seller 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 61 such enforceability may be limited by general principles of equity (whether considered in a proceeding at law or in equity). (d) None of the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the sale of the Mortgage Loans by the Seller, the transactions contemplated hereby, or the fulfillment of or compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement will conflict with or result in a breach of any of the terms, the certificate of incorporation, bylaws or any legal restriction or any agreement or instrument to which the Seller is now a party or by which it is bound, or constitute a default or result in the violation of any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree to which the Seller or its property is subject, or impair the ability of the Issuing Entity to realize on the Mortgage Loans, or impair the value of the Mortgage Loans. (e) No consent, approval, authorization or order of any court or governmental agency or body is required for the execution, delivery and performance by the Seller of or compliance by the Seller with this Agreement or the sale of the Mortgage Loans as evidenced by the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, or if required, such consent, approval, authorization or order has been obtained prior to the related Closing Date. (f) There is no action, suit, proceeding or investigation pending or to its knowledge threatened against the Seller which, either individually or in the aggregate, may result in any material adverse change in the business, operations, financial condition, properties or assets of the Seller, or in any material impairment of the right or ability of the Seller to carry on its business substantially as now conducted, or which would draw into question the validity of this Agreement or the Mortgage Loans or of any action taken or contemplated herein, or which would be likely to impair materially the ability of the Seller to perform under the terms of this Agreement. (g) The transfer, assignment and conveyance of the Mortgage Loans by the Seller pursuant to this Agreement are not subject to the bulk transfer or any similar statutory provisions in effect in any applicable jurisdiction. (h) The Seller is solvent and the sale of the Mortgage Loans will not cause the Seller to become insolvent. The sale of the Mortgage Loans is not undertaken to hinder, delay or defraud any of the Seller's creditors. (i) The consideration received by the Seller upon the sale of the Mortgage Loans under this Agreement constitutes fair consideration and reasonably equivalent value for the Mortgage Loans. (j) The Seller has determined that the disposition of the Mortgage Loans from Seller to Depositor pursuant to this Agreement will be afforded sale treatment for accounting purposes, all on a non-consolidated basis. (k) The Seller has not transferred the Mortgage Loans to the Depositor with any intent to hinder, delay or defraud any of its creditors. 62 (l) The Seller has not dealt with any broker, investment banker, agent or other Person that may be entitled to any commission or compensation in the connection with the sale of the Mortgage Loans. (m) Immediately prior to the transfer by the Seller to the Depositor of each Mortgage Loan, the Seller had good and equitable title to each Mortgage Loan, subject to no prior lien, claim, participation interest, mortgage, security interest, pledge, charge or other encumbrance or other interest of any nature. On and after the transfer by the Seller to the Depositor of each Mortgage Loan, the Depositor will have good and equitable title to each Mortgage Loan, subject to no prior lien, claim, participation interest, mortgage, security interest, pledge, charge or other encumbrance or other interest of any nature. SECTION 3.02 Representations and Warranties of the Depositor. The Depositor hereby represents and warrants to the other parties hereto as of the Closing Date that: (a) The Depositor has been duly organized and is validly existing as a corporation in good standing under the laws of Delaware, with full power and authority to own its assets and conduct its business as presently being conducted. (b) The Depositor has the full corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder, and the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement (including all instruments of transfer to be delivered pursuant to this Agreement) by the Depositor and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby have been duly and validly authorized. (c) 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). (d) None of the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the sale of the Mortgage Loans by the Depositor, the transactions contemplated hereby, or the fulfillment of or compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement will conflict with or result in a breach of any of the terms, certificate of incorporation, bylaws or any legal restriction or any agreement or instrument to which the Depositor is now a party or by which it is bound, or constitute a default or result in the violation of any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree to which the Depositor or its property is subject, or impair the ability of the Issuing Entity to realize on the Mortgage Loans, or impair the value of the Mortgage Loans. (e) No consent, approval, authorization or order of any court or governmental agency or body is required for the execution, delivery and performance by the Depositor of or compliance by the Depositor with this Agreement or the sale of the Mortgage Loans is evidenced by the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, or if required, such consent, approval, authorization or order has been obtained prior to the related Closing Date. 63 (f) There is no action, suit, proceeding or investigation pending or to its knowledge threatened against the Depositor which, either individually or in the aggregate, may result in any material adverse change in the business, operations, financial condition, properties or assets of the Depositor, or in any material impairment of the right or ability of the Depositor to carry on its business substantially as now conducted, or which would draw into question the validity of this Agreement or the Mortgage Loans or of any action taken or to be contemplated herein, or which would be likely to impair materially the ability of the Depositor to perform under the terms of this Agreement. (g) The transfer, assignment and conveyance of the Mortgage Loans by the Depositor pursuant to this Agreement are not subject to the bulk transfer or any similar statutory provisions in effect in any applicable jurisdiction. (h) The Depositor is solvent and the sale of the Mortgage Loans will not cause the Depositor to become insolvent. The sale of the Mortgage Loans is not undertaken to hinder, delay or defraud any of the Depositor's creditors. (i) The consideration received by the Depositor upon the sale of the Mortgage Loans under this Agreement constitutes fair consideration and reasonably equivalent value for the Mortgage Loans. (j) The Depositor has not transferred the Mortgage Loans to the Trust Fund with any intent to hinder, delay or defraud any of its creditors. (k) The Depositor has not dealt with any broker, investment banker, agent or other Person that may be entitled to any commission or compensation in the connection with the sale of the Mortgage Loans. (l) Immediately prior to the transfer by the Depositor to the Trust Fund of each Mortgage Loan, the Depositor had good and equitable 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. On and after the transfer by the Depositor to the Trust Fund of each Mortgage Loan, the Issuing Entity will have good and equitable 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. SECTION 3.03 Representations and Warranties of the Master Servicer and Securities Administrator. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. hereby represents and warrants to the other parties hereto as of the Closing Date that: (a) It is a national banking association, duly organized and validly existing in good standing under the laws of the United States of America, with full power and authority to own its assets and conduct its business as presently being conducted. 64 (b) It has the full corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder, and the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement (including all instruments of transfer to be delivered pursuant to this Agreement) by the Master Servicer or the Securities Administrator and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby have been duly and validly authorized. (c) This Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Master Servicer and Securities Administrator, enforceable against each 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). (d) None of the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the transactions contemplated hereby, or the fulfillment of or compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement will conflict with or result in a breach of any of the terms, articles of incorporation or by-laws or any legal restriction or any agreement or instrument to which the Master Servicer or the Securities Administrator are now a party or by which it is bound, or constitute a default or result in the violation of any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree to which the Master Servicer or the Securities Administrator or their respective properties are subject, or impair the ability of the Issuing Entity to realize on the Mortgage Loans, or impair the value of the Mortgage Loans. (e) 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 and the Securities Administrator of or compliance by the Master Servicer and Securities Administrator with this Agreement as evidenced by the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, or if required, such consent, approval, authorization or order has been obtained prior to the related Closing Date. (f) There is no action, suit, proceeding or investigation pending or to its knowledge threatened against the Master Servicer or the Securities Administrator which, either individually or in the aggregate, may result in any material adverse change in the business, operations, financial condition, properties or assets of the Master Servicer or the Securities Administrator, or in any material impairment of the right or ability of the Master Servicer or the Securities Administrator to carry on its business substantially as now conducted, or which would draw into question the validity of this Agreement or the Mortgage Loans or of any action taken or to be contemplated herein, or which would be likely to impair materially the ability of the Master Servicer or the Securities Administrator to perform under the terms of this Agreement. (g) At such time the Master Servicer is the successor servicer, the Master Servicer or an Affiliate of the Master Servicer is a HUD-approved mortgagee pursuant to Section 203 of the National Housing Act and is in good standing to service Mortgage Loans for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and no event has occurred, including but not limited to a change in insurance coverage, which would make it or any of its Affiliates unable to comply with Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac eligibility requirements or which would require notification to either Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. 65 (h) The consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are in the ordinary course of business of the Master Servicer and Securities Administrator. (i) It has not been terminated as master servicer or securities administrator in a residential mortgage loan securitization, either due to a master servicing default or other inability to perform the required services. (j) No material changes to the Master Servicer's policies or procedures with respect to the master servicing function for mortgage loans of a type similar to the Mortgage Loans have occurred during the three-year period immediately preceding the date hereof. (k) There are no aspects of the Master Servicer's financial condition that could have a material adverse effect on the performance by it of its master servicing obligations under this Agreement. (l) There are no legal or governmental proceedings pending (or known to be contemplated) against the Master Servicer that are material to the Certificateholders. (m) There are no affiliations, relationships or transactions relating the Master Servicer with respect to this transaction and any party thereto identified by the Depositor of a type described in Item 1119 of Regulation AB. ARTICLE IV REPORTS SECTION 4.01 Annual Assessment of Compliance. By March 15th of each year, commencing in March 2007, the Master Servicer and the Securities Administrator, each at its own expense, shall furnish or otherwise make available, and each such party shall cause any Servicing Function Participant engaged by it to furnish, each at its own expense, to the Securities Administrator and the Depositor, a report on an assessment of compliance with the Relevant Servicing Criteria that contains (A) a statement by such party of its responsibility for assessing compliance with the Relevant Servicing Criteria, (B) a statement that such party used the Relevant Servicing Criteria to assess compliance with the Relevant Servicing Criteria, (C) such party's assessment of compliance with the Relevant Servicing Criteria as of and for the fiscal year covered by the Form 10-K required to be filed pursuant to Section 4.05(a)(ii), including, if there has been any material instance of noncompliance with the Relevant Servicing Criteria, a discussion of each such failure and the nature and status thereof, and (D) a statement that a registered public accounting firm has issued an attestation report on such party's assessment of compliance with the Relevant Servicing Criteria as of and for such period. No later than the end of each fiscal year for the Trust for which a 10-K is required to be filed, the Master Servicer shall forward to the Securities Administrator and the Depositor the name of each Servicing Function Participant engaged by it and what Relevant Servicing Criteria will be addressed in the report on assessment of compliance prepared by such Servicing Function Participant (provided, however, that the Master Servicer need not provide such information to the Securities Administrator so long as the Master Servicer and the Securities Administrator are the same Person). When the Master Servicer and the Securities Administrator (or any Servicing 66 Function Participant engaged by them) submit their assessments to the Securities Administrator, such parties will also at such time include the assessment and attestation pursuant to Section 4.03 of each Servicing Function Participant engaged by it. Promptly after receipt of each such report on assessment of compliance, (i) the Depositor shall review each such report and, if applicable, consult with the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator, and any Servicing Function Participant engaged by such parties as to the nature of any material instance of noncompliance with the Relevant Servicing Criteria by each such party, and (ii) the Securities Administrator shall confirm that the assessments, taken as a whole, address all of the Servicing Criteria and taken individually address the Relevant Servicing Criteria for each party as set forth on Exhibit 1122 and on any similar exhibit set forth in each Servicing Agreement in respect of each Servicer and notify the Depositor of any exceptions. The Master Servicer shall include all annual reports on assessment of compliance received by it from the Servicers with its own assessment of compliance to be submitted to the Securities Administrator pursuant to this Section. In the event the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator, or any Servicing Function Participant engaged by any such party is terminated, assigns its rights and obligations under, or resigns pursuant to, the terms of this Agreement, or any other applicable agreement, as the case may be, such party shall provide a report on assessment of compliance pursuant to this Section 4.01, or to such other applicable agreement, notwithstanding any such termination, assignment or resignation. SECTION 4.02 Annual Compliance Statement. The Master Servicer and the Securities Administrator shall deliver or otherwise make available (and each shall cause any Servicing Function Participant engaged by it to deliver) to the Depositor and the Securities Administrator, and in the case of the Master Servicer, to the Trustee, on or before March 15th of each year, commencing in March 2007, an Officer's Certificate stating, as to the signer thereof, that (A) a review of such party's activities during the preceding calendar year or portion thereof and of such party's performance under this Agreement, or such other applicable agreement in the case of a Servicing Function Participant, has been made under such officer's supervision and (B) to the best of such officer's knowledge, based on such review, such party has fulfilled all its obligations under this Agreement, or such other applicable agreement in the case of a Servicing Function Participant, in all material respects throughout such year or portion thereof, or, if there has been a failure to fulfill any such obligation in any material respect, specifying each such failure known to such officer and the nature and status thereof. The Master Servicer shall include all annual statements of compliance received by it from each Servicer with its own annual statement of compliance to be submitted to the Securities Administrator pursuant to this Section. In the event the Master Servicer or the Securities Administrator, or any Servicing Function Participant engaged by any such party is terminated or resigns pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, or any applicable agreement in the case of a Servicing Function Participant, as the 67 case may be, such party shall provide an Officer's Certificate pursuant to this Section 4.02 or to such applicable agreement, as the case may be, notwithstanding any such termination, assignment or resignation. SECTION 4.03 Attestation Report. By March 15th of each year, commencing in March 2007, the Master Servicer and the Securities Administrator, each at its own expense, shall cause, and each such party shall cause any Servicing Function Participant engaged by it to cause, each at its own expense, a registered public accounting firm (which may also render other services to the Master Servicer, the Trustee, the Securities Administrator, or such other Servicing Function Participants, as the case may be) and that is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants to furnish an attestation report to the Securities Administrator and the Depositor, to the effect that (i) it has obtained a representation regarding certain matters from the management of such party, which includes an assertion that such party has complied with the Relevant Servicing Criteria, and (ii) on the basis of an examination conducted by such firm in accordance with standards for attestation engagements issued or adopted by the PCAOB, it is expressing an opinion as to whether such party's compliance with the Relevant Servicing Criteria was fairly stated in all material respects, or it cannot express an overall opinion regarding such party's assessment of compliance with the Relevant Servicing Criteria. In the event that an overall opinion cannot be expressed, such registered public accounting firm shall state in such report why it was unable to express such an opinion. Such report must be available for general use and not contain restricted use language. Promptly after receipt of each such assessment of compliance and attestation report, the Securities Administrator shall confirm that each assessment submitted pursuant to Section 4.01 is coupled with an attestation meeting the requirements of this Section and notify the Depositor of any exceptions. The Master Servicer shall include each such attestation furnished to it by the Servicers with its own attestation to be submitted to the Securities Administrator pursuant to this Section. In the event the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator, any Servicer or any Servicing Function Participant engaged by any such party, is terminated, assigns its rights and duties under, or resigns pursuant to the terms of, this Agreement, or any applicable Custodial Agreement, Servicing Agreement or sub-servicing agreement, as the case may be, such party shall cause a registered public accounting firm to provide an attestation pursuant to this Section 4.03, or such other applicable agreement, notwithstanding any such termination, assignment or resignation. SECTION 4.04 Back-Up Certification. Each Form 10-K shall include a Sarbanes-Oxley Certification, required to be included therewith pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The Master Servicer and the Securities Administrator shall provide, and each such party shall cause any Servicing Function Participant engaged by it to provide, to the Person who signs the Sarbanes-Oxley Certification (the 68 "Certifying Person"), by March 15th of each year in which the Trust is subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act and otherwise within a reasonable period of time upon request, a certification (each, a "Back-Up Certification"), in the form attached hereto as Exhibit SOX, 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. The 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 any such party or any Servicing Function Participant engaged by such party is terminated or resigns pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, or any applicable sub-servicing agreement, as the case may be, such party shall provide a Back-Up Certification to the Certifying Person pursuant to this Section 4.04 with respect to the period of time it was subject to this Agreement or any applicable sub-servicing agreement, as the case may be. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) the Master Servicer and the Securities 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 or Custodial Agreement. SECTION 4.05 Commission Reporting. (a) The Securities Administrator shall, in accordance with industry standards, prepare and file with the Commission via EDGAR, the following reports in respect of the Issuing Entity as and to the extent required under the Exchange Act, each of which reports shall be signed by the Master Servicer. (i) Distribution Report on Form 10-D. Within 15 days after each Distribution Date (subject to permitted extensions under the Exchange Act), the Securities Administrator shall prepare and file on behalf of the Trust any Form 10-D required by the Exchange Act, in form and substance as required by the Exchange Act. The Securities Administrator shall file each Form 10-D with a copy of the related Monthly Statement 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 I to the Depositor and the Securities Administrator and directed and approved by the Depositor pursuant to the following paragraph, and the Securities 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. As set forth on Exhibit I hereto, within five calendar days after the related Distribution Date, (i) the parties to this transaction shall be required to provide to the Securities Administrator and to the Depositor, to the extent known by a responsible officer thereof, in EDGAR-compatible form, or in such other form as otherwise agreed upon by the Securities 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 of Exhibit L hereto (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 69 Disclosure on Form 10-D. The Depositor will be responsible for any reasonable fees and expenses assessed or incurred by the Securities Administrator in connection with including any Additional Form 10-D Disclosure on Form 10-D pursuant to this paragraph. After preparing the Form 10-D, the Securities Administrator shall, upon request, forward electronically a copy of the Form 10-D to the Depositor (provided that such Form 10-D includes any Additional Form 10-D Disclosure). Within two Business Days after receipt of such copy, but no later than the 12th calendar day after the Distribution Date, the Depositor shall notify the Securities 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 Securities Administrator shall be entitled to assume that such Form 10-D is in final form and the Securities 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 Securities Administrator will follow the procedures set forth in Section 4.05(b). Promptly (but no later than one Business Day) after filing with the Commission, the Securities Administrator will make available on its internet website a final executed copy of each Form 10-D filed by the Securities Administrator. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that the performance by the Master Servicer and the Securities Administrator of its duties under this Section 4.05(a)(i) related to the timely preparation, execution and filing of Form 10-D is contingent upon such parties strictly observing all applicable deadlines in the performance of their duties under this Section 4.05(a)(i). Neither the Master Servicer nor the Securities 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-D, where such failure results from the Securities Administrator's inability or failure to obtain or receive, on a timely basis, any information from any other party hereto needed to prepare, arrange for execution or file such Form 10-D, not resulting from its own negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct. Each of Form 10-D and Form 10-K requires the registrant to indicate (by checking "yes" or "no") that it "(1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days." The Depositor hereby represents to the Securities Administrator that the Depositor has filed all such required reports during the preceding 12 months and that it has been subject to such filing requirement for the past 90 days. The Depositor shall notify the Securities Administrator in writing, no later than the fifth calendar day after the related Distribution Date with respect to the filing of a report on Form 10-D and no later than March 15th with respect to the filing of a report on Form 10-K, if the answer to the questions should be "no." The Securities Administrator shall be entitled to rely on such representations in preparing, executing and/or filing any such report. (ii) Annual Report on Form 10-K. On or prior to the 90th day 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 Securities Administrator shall prepare and file on behalf of the Trust a Form 10-K, in form and substance as required by the Exchange Act. 70 Each such Form 10-K shall include the following items, in each case to the extent they have been delivered to the Securities Administrator within the applicable time frames set forth in this Agreement, the related Servicing Agreements and Custodial Agreements, (i) an annual compliance statement for each Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator and any Servicing Function Participant engaged by such parties (together with each Custodian, each, a "Reporting Servicer") as described under Section 4.02 and in such other agreements, (ii)(A) the annual reports on assessment of compliance with servicing criteria for each Reporting Servicer, as described under Section 4.01 and in such other agreements, and (B) if each Reporting Servicer's report on assessment of compliance with 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, (iii)(A) the registered public accounting firm attestation report for each Reporting Servicer, as described under Section 4.03 or in such other agreement, and (B) if any registered public accounting firm attestation report 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 as described in Section 4.04 (provided, however, that the Securities Administrator, at its discretion, may omit from the Form 10-K any annual compliance statement, assessment of compliance or attestation report that is not required to be filed with such Form 10-K pursuant to Regulation AB). 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 J to the Depositor and the Securities Administrator and directed and approved by the Depositor pursuant to the following paragraph, and the Securities 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. As set forth on Exhibit J hereto, no later than March 15th of each year that the Trust is subject to the Exchange Act reporting requirements, commencing in 2007, (i) the parties to this transaction shall be required to provide to the Securities Administrator and to the Depositor, to the extent known by a responsible officer thereof, in EDGAR-compatible form, or in such other form as otherwise agreed upon by the Securities 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 Depositor will be responsible for any reasonable fees and expenses assessed or incurred by the Securities Administrator in connection with including any Additional Form 10-K Disclosure on Form 10-K pursuant to this paragraph. After preparing the Form 10-K, the Securities Administrator shall, upon request, forward electronically a copy of the Form 10-K to the Depositor. Within three Business Days after receipt of such copy, but no later than March 25th, the Depositor shall notify the Securities 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 Securities Administrator shall be entitled 71 to assume that such Form 10-K is in final form and the Securities 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 Securities Administrator will follow the procedures set forth in Section 4.05(b). Promptly (but no later than one Business Day) after filing with the Commission, the Securities Administrator will make available on its internet website a final executed copy of each Form 10-K filed by the Securities Administrator. The parties to this Agreement acknowledge that the performance by the Master Servicer and the Securities Administrator of its duties under this Section 4.05(a)(ii) related to the timely preparation, execution and filing of Form 10-K is contingent upon such parties (and any Servicing Function Participant) strictly observing all applicable deadlines in the performance of their duties under this Section 4.05(a)(ii), Section 4.04, Section 4.02, Section 4.01 and Section 4.03. Neither the Master Servicer nor the Securities 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-K, where such failure results from the Securities Administrator's inability or failure to obtain or receive, on a timely basis, any information from any other party hereto needed to prepare, arrange for execution or file such Form 10-K, not resulting from its own negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct. (iii) Current Reports on Form 8-K. Within four 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 Securities Administrator shall prepare and file on behalf of the Trust any 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 K to the Depositor and the Securities Administrator and directed and approved by the Depositor pursuant to the following paragraph, and the Securities 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. As set forth on Exhibit K hereto, 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 to this transaction shall be required to provide to the Securities Administrator and to the Depositor, to the extent known by a responsible officer thereof, in EDGAR-compatible form, or in such other form as otherwise agreed upon by the Securities 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. The Depositor will be responsible for any reasonable fees and expenses assessed or incurred by the Securities Administrator in connection with including any Form 8-K Disclosure Information on Form 8-K pursuant to this paragraph. After preparing the Form 8-K, the Securities Administrator shall, upon request, forward electronically a copy of the Form 8-K to the Depositor. Promptly, but no later than the close of business on the third Business Day after the Reportable Event, the Depositor shall notify the Securities Administrator in writing (which may be furnished electronically) of any changes to or 72 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 Securities Administrator shall be entitled to assume that such Form 8-K is in final form and the Securities 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 Securities Administrator will follow the procedures set forth in Section 4.05(b). Promptly (but no later than one Business Day) after filing with the Commission, the Securities Administrator will, make available on its internet website a final executed copy of each Form 8-K. The parties to this Agreement acknowledge that the performance by the Master Servicer and the Securities Administrator of its duties under this Section 4.05(a)(iii) related to the timely preparation, execution 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). Neither the Master Servicer nor the Securities 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 8-K, where such failure results from the Securities Administrator's inability or failure to obtain or receive, on a timely basis, any information from any other party hereto needed to prepare, arrange for execution or file such Form 8-K, not resulting from its own negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct. (iv) Form 15. On or prior to January 30th of the first year in which the Securities Administrator is able to do so under applicable law, the Securities 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. (b) In the event that the Securities Administrator is unable to timely file with the Commission all or any required portion of any Form 8-K, 10-D or 10-K required to be filed by this Agreement because required disclosure information was either not delivered to it or delivered to it after the delivery deadlines set forth in this Agreement or for any other reason, the Securities Administrator will promptly notify electronically the Depositor. In the case of Form 10-D and 10-K, the parties to this Agreement will cooperate to prepare and file a Form 12b-25 and a 10-D/A and 10-K/A as applicable, pursuant to Rule 12b-25 of the Exchange Act. In the case of Form 8-K, the Securities 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 Form 10-D. In the event that any previously filed Form 8-K, 10-D or 10-K needs to be amended in connection with any Additional Form 10-D Disclosure (other than for the purpose of restating any Monthly Report), Additional Form 10-K Disclosure or Form 8-K Disclosure Information, the Securities 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 8-K/A, 10-D/A or 10-K/A. Any Form 15, Form 12b-25 or any amendment to Form 8-K, 10-D or 10-K 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 Securities Administrator of its duties under this Section 4.05(b) related to the timely preparation, execution and filing of Form 15, a Form 12b-25 or any amendment to Form 8-K, 10-D or 10-K is contingent upon each such party performing its duties under this Section. Neither the Master Servicer nor the Securities Administrator shall have any liability for any loss, 73 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 Forms 8-K, 10-D or 10-K, where such failure results from the Securities Administrator's inability or failure to obtain or receive, on a timely basis, any information from any other party hereto needed to prepare, arrange for execution or file such Form 15, Form 12b-25 or any amendments to Forms 8-K, 10-D or 10-K, not resulting from its own negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct. SECTION 4.06 Distribution Date Report. (a) On each Distribution Date, the Securities Administrator shall make available to the other parties hereto a report containing information with respect to such Distribution Date (each, a "Distribution Date Report"), including the following items (on the basis of information provided with respect to the Mortgage Loans by the Servicers): (i) interest received on the Mortgage Loans; (ii) the Accrued Certificate Interest and the Adjusted Accrued Certificate Interest for each Class of Certificates; (iii) the Principal Remittance Amount, including Liquidation Proceeds and Insurance Proceeds, stating separately the amount attributable to Scheduled Monthly Payments of principal and unscheduled payments in the nature of principal, Principal Distribution Amount and Basic Principal Distribution Amount; (iv) the amount of principal and interest distributed on each Class of Certificates; (v) the Certificate Principal Balance of each Class of Certificates, to the extent applicable, as of such Distribution Date after giving effect to payments allocated to principal reported under subclause (iii) above and the Notional Amount of the Class C Certificates as of such Distribution Date; (vi) the Pass-Through Rate, if applicable, for each Class of Certificates for such Distribution Date; (vii) for each Class of Certificates, amounts distributed on such Distribution Date in respect of the Net WAC Cap Carryover Amounts and Negative Amortization Carryover Amounts for such Class, the Net WAC Cap Carryover Amounts and Negative Amortization Carryover Amounts for such Class remaining unpaid after giving effect to distributions thereof on such Distribution Date and the amounts of all Net WAC Carryover Amounts covered by withdrawals from the Reserve Account on such Distribution; (viii) the amount of any Realized Losses incurred with respect to the Mortgage Loans (x) in the applicable Prepayment Period and (y) in the aggregate since the Cut-off Date; 74 (ix) the amount of Realized Losses allocated to each Class of Certificates on such Distribution Date and the aggregate amount of Realized Losses allocated to each Class of Certificates since the Closing Date; (x) the amount of the Servicing Fees and Master Servicing Fees paid during the Due Period to which such Distribution Date relates; (xi) the Substitution Adjustment Amounts paid during the related Prepayment Period; (xii) the Non-Mortgagor Prepayment Premium Payment Amounts paid during the related Prepayment Period; (xiii) the Additional Negative Amortization Amount, the Additional Negative Amortization Amount Carryover Amount, the Adjusted Accrued Certificate Interest, the Adjusted Net WAC Rate, the Cumulative Realized Loss Percentage, the Class C Distributable Amount, the aggregate Deferred Interest, the Delinquency Rate, the Excess Cash Flow, the Interest Distribution Amount, the Interest Remittance Amount, the Overcollateralization Amount, the Overcollateralization Deficiency Amount (if any), the Rolling Three Month Delinquency Rate, the Senior Principal Distribution Amount and the Target Overcollateralization Amount, in each case for such Distribution Date, the related Due Period or the related Prepayment Period, as applicable; (xiv) the number and aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans, as reported to the Master Servicer and the Securities Administrator by the Servicers: (A) remaining outstanding, (B) that are Delinquent 30 to 59 days as of the last of the related Due Period, (C) that are Delinquent 60 to 89 days as of the last of the related Due Period, (D) that are Delinquent 90 or more days as of the last of the related Due Period, (E) as to which foreclosure proceedings have been commenced during the related Prepayment Period and since the Closing Date, (F) as to which the related Mortgagor has filed for bankruptcy after the Closing Date, and (G) that are REO Properties as of the last of the related Prepayment Period; 75 (xv) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of any Mortgage Loans with respect to which the related Mortgaged Property became an REO Property as of the close of business on the last Business Day of the calendar month immediately preceding the month in which such Distribution Date occurs; (xvi) with respect to substitution of Mortgage Loans in the preceding calendar month, the Stated Principal Balance of each Deleted Mortgage Loan and of each Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan; (xvii) the aggregate amount of any Monthly Advances made by or on behalf of each Servicer (or the Master Servicer) solely to the extent reported to the Securities Administrator by the Master Servicer; and (xviii) LIBOR with respect to such Distribution Date. (b) The Securities Administrator will make such report and additional loan level information (and, at its option, any additional files containing the same information in an alternative format) available each month via the Securities Administrator's website. The Securities Administrator's website can be accessed at https:/www.ctslink.com. Assistance in using the website can be obtained by calling the Securities Administrator's customer service desk at 301-815-6600. Such parties that are unable to use the website are entitled to have a paper copy mailed to them via first class mail by notifying the Securities Administrator at the address set forth herein, and indicating such. The Securities 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 Securities Administrator shall provide timely and adequate notification to all above parties regarding any such changes. (c) The foregoing information and reports shall be prepared and determined by the Securities Administrator based solely on Mortgage Loan data provided to the Master Servicer and the Securities Administrator by the Servicers pursuant to the applicable Servicing Agreement. In preparing or furnishing the foregoing information, the Securities Administrator shall be entitled to rely conclusively on the accuracy of the information or data regarding the Mortgage Loans and the related REO Property that have been provided to the Master Servicer and the Securities Administrator by the Servicer, and neither the Securities Administrator nor the Master Servicer shall be obligated to verify, recompute, reconcile or recalculate any such information or data. (d) Within a reasonable period of time after the end of each calendar year, the Securities Administrator shall furnish upon request to each Person who at any time during the calendar year was a Certificateholder, the information set forth in clause (a)(iv) of this Section 4.06 aggregated for such calendar year or applicable portion thereof during which such Person was a Certificateholder. Such obligation of the Securities Administrator shall be deemed to have been satisfied to the extent that substantially comparable information shall be provided by the Trustee or the Securities Administrator pursuant to any requirements of the Code as from time to time in effect. 76 SECTION 4.07 [Reserved]. SECTION 4.08 Additional Information. Each of the parties agrees to provide to the Securities Administrator such additional information related to such party as the Securities 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. SECTION 4.09 Intention of the Parties and Interpretation. Each of the parties acknowledges and agrees that the purpose of Article IV is to facilitate compliance by Wells Fargo and the Depositor with the provisions of Regulation AB. 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 Wells Fargo or the Depositor for delivery of additional or different information as Wells Fargo or 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 SECTION 4.10 Indemnification. Each of the Depositor, Master Servicer, Securities Administrator and any Servicing Function Participant engaged by such party, respectively, shall indemnify and hold harmless the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator and the Depositor, respectively, and each of its directors, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable legal fees and related costs, judgments and other costs and expenses arising out of or based upon (a) any breach by such party of any if its obligations under hereunder, including particularly its obligations to provide any Assessment of Compliance, Attestation Report, Compliance Statement or any information, data or materials required to be included in any 1934 Act report, (b) any material misstatement or omission in any information, data or materials provided by such party (or, in the case of the Securities Administrator or Master Servicer, any material misstatement or material omission in (i) any Compliance Statement, Assessment of Compliance or Attestation Report delivered by it, or by any Servicing Function Participant 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 concerning the Master Servicer or the Securities Administrator), or (c) the negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct of such indemnifying party in connection with its performance hereunder. If the indemnification provided for herein is unavailable or insufficient to hold harmless the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator or the Depositor, as the case may be, then each such party agrees that it shall contribute to the amount paid or payable by the Master Servicer, 77 the Securities Administrator or the Depositor, as applicable, as a result of any claims, losses, damages or liabilities incurred by such party in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative fault of the indemnified party on the one hand and the indemnifying party on the other. This indemnification shall survive the termination of this Agreement or the termination of any party to this Agreement. ARTICLE V MASTER SERVICER SECTION 5.01 Duties of the Master Servicer. (a) The Master Servicer shall master service the Mortgage Loans in accordance with the Accepted Master Servicing Practices and the provisions of this Agreement. The Master Servicer shall monitor the performance of the obligations of each Servicer under its Servicing Agreement (provided, however, that the Master Servicer shall have no duty to monitor compliance by a Servicer of its obligation to remit Non-Mortgagor Prepayment Premium Payment Amounts or Prepayment Premiums owed to the Issuing Entity). (b) The Master Servicer shall not be required to cause any Servicer to take any action or refrain from taking any action if this Agreement or the related Servicing Agreement does not require such Servicer to take such action or refrain from taking such action. The Master Servicer shall have no liability for the acts or omissions of any Servicer in the performance by such Servicer of its obligations under the related Servicing Agreement. (c) If a party does not act as both the Master Servicer and the Securities Administrator, not later than the Business Day prior to each Distribution Date, the Master Servicer shall forward to the Securities Administrator a statement setting forth the status of any account or accounts, including any collection accounts, maintained by the Master Servicer as of the close of business on the Business Day prior to the related Distribution Date, indicating that all remittances or payments required by this Agreement to be made by the Master Servicer have been made (or if any required remittance or payment has not been made by the Master Servicer, specifying the nature and status thereof) and showing, for the period covered by such statement, the aggregate of deposits into and withdrawals from any account maintained by the Master Servicer. (d) The Master Servicer shall, in accordance with the applicable Servicing Agreement and Section 5.08, in the event a Responsible Officer of the Master Servicer has actual knowledge that that the related Servicer has failed to perform its obligations in accordance therewith, terminate the rights and obligations of such Servicer thereunder and assume the obligation of such Servicer or appoint a successor servicer in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.08. The Master Servicer shall pay the costs of such enforcement at its own expense, and shall be reimbursed for the costs of such enforcement initially (i) from a specific recovery of costs, expenses or attorneys' fees against such servicer, and then, (ii) to the extent that such amounts are insufficient to reimburse the Master Servicer for the costs of such enforcement, from the Distribution Account. 78 (e) If any Servicer fails to remit a Monthly Advance, the Master Servicer, in its capacity as successor servicer, shall itself make such Monthly Advance. If the Master Servicer determines that a Monthly Advance is required, it shall, on the Business Day immediately prior to the related Distribution Date, deposit in the Distribution Account immediately available funds in an amount equal to such Monthly Advance. The Master Servicer shall be entitled to be reimbursed from the Distribution Account in accordance with Section 8.01 for all Monthly Advances made by it from late collections related to such Mortgage Loan or from other funds as provided in Section 8.01. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in the event the Master Servicer determines in its reasonable judgment that a Monthly Advance is a Non-recoverable Advance, the Master Servicer shall be under no obligation to make such Monthly Advance. In the event that the Master Servicer determines that any such Monthly Advances are Non-recoverable Advances, the Master Servicer shall provide the Trustee with a certificate signed by a Responsible Officer of the Master Servicer evidencing such determination and setting forth the basis for such determination. (f) The Master Servicer undertakes to perform such duties and only such duties as are specifically set forth in this Agreement. SECTION 5.02 Assignment or Delegation of Duties by the Master Servicer. Except as expressly provided herein, the Master 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 Master Servicer hereunder, unless the Trustee and the Depositor shall have consented to such action (such consent of the Trustee or the Depositor not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed); provided, however, that the Master Servicer shall have the right without the prior written consent of the Trustee or the Depositor to delegate or assign to or subcontract with or authorize or appoint an Affiliate of the Master Servicer to perform and carry out any duties, covenants or obligations to be performed and carried out by the Master Servicer hereunder. In no case, however, shall any such delegation, subcontracting or assignment to an Affiliate of the Master Servicer relieve the Master Servicer of any liability hereunder. Notice of such permitted assignment shall be given promptly by the Master Servicer to the Depositor and the Trustee. SECTION 5.03 Fidelity Bond and Errors and Omission Policy. The Master Servicer, at its expense, shall maintain with responsible companies, at its own expense, a blanket Fidelity Bond and an Errors and Omissions Insurance Policy, with broad coverage on all 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 shall be in such form and amount that is consistent with coverage customarily maintained by master servicers of Mortgage Loans similar to the Mortgage Loans. The Master Servicer shall provide the Depositor and the Trustee, upon request, with a copy of the Fidelity Bond and Errors and Omission Policy. 79 SECTION 5.04 Compensation to the Master Servicer. (a) The Master Servicer will be entitled to the Master Servicer Fee on each Distribution Date. All income and gain realized from any investment of funds in the Distribution Account shall be for the benefit of the Master Servicer as compensation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Master Servicer is the successor servicer, the Master Servicer shall deposit in the Distribution Account, on or before the related Distribution Date, an amount equal to the lesser of (a) its servicing compensation as successor Servicer with respect to such Distribution Date and (b) the amount of any Compensating Interest Payment required to be paid by it as successor Servicer with respect to such Distribution Date pursuant to the related Servicing Agreement. The Master Servicer shall be required to pay all expenses incurred by it in connection with its activities hereunder and shall not be entitled to reimbursement therefor except as provided in this Agreement. (b) From the Master Servicing Fee, the Master Servicer shall pay the fees of the Trustee and Custodian pursuant to an agreed fee schedule. SECTION 5.05 Merger or Consolidation. Any Person into which the Master Servicer may be merged or consolidated, or any Person resulting from any merger, conversion, other change in form or consolidation to which the Master Servicer shall be a party, or any Person succeeding to the business of the Master Servicer, shall be the successor to the Master Servicer 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 or resulting Person to the Master Servicer shall be a Person that shall be qualified and approved (or that have an Affiliate that is qualified and approved) to service Mortgage Loans for Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac and shall have a net worth of not less than $25,000,000. SECTION 5.06 Examination Rights. (a) The Depositor or their respective designees shall have the right to examine and audit any and all of the related books, records, facilities or other information of the Master Servicer, whether held by the Master Servicer or by another on its behalf, solely and specifically relating to this Agreement or the Mortgage Loans, during business hours or at such other times as may be reasonable under applicable circumstances, upon reasonable advance notice; provided, however, that such examination will not be permitted to the extent such examination would be inconsistent with (i) the Master Servicer's current reasonable procedures and policies in effect at such time, (ii) applicable law (including any rules and regulations promulgated thereunder), including but not limited to applicable copyright and trademark laws, (iii) any evidentiary privileges that the Master Servicer or Securities Administrator may have with respect to such materials, i.e., disclosure of such materials may cause the Master Servicer to lose such privilege, and (iv) the confidentiality obligations imposed upon the Master Servicer by any unaffiliated third-party relating to such books of account and records. Each party shall pay its own travel expenses associated with such examination. 80 (b) The Master Servicer shall make available for interview to the Depositor or their employees, agents, representatives and attorneys, such officers and employees that are responsible for and/or knowledgeable about the performance of the Master Servicer's obligations under this Agreement. Any such interview shall be upon reasonable advance notice and only as long as such interview does not disrupt the operations of the Master Servicer. SECTION 5.07 Resignation of Master Servicer. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section 5.07, the Master Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it except (i) with the consent of the Depositor (which consent may not be unreasonably withheld or delayed) or (ii) upon the determination that its duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law and such incapacity cannot be cured by the Master Servicer. Any such determination permitting resignation pursuant to clause (ii) above shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee and the Depositor. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor master servicer shall have assumed the Master Servicer's responsibilities and obligations under this Agreement. Notice of such resignation shall be given promptly, but no less than 30 days prior to the effectiveness of such resignation, by the Master Servicer to the Depositor and the Trustee. (b) Upon the resignation of the Master Servicer and the appointment of a successor master servicer as described in the preceding paragraph, the Securities Administrator, if the same party, also may resign upon notice to the Depositor and the Trustee. SECTION 5.08 Master Servicer to Act as Servicer; Appointment of Successor. (a) If the Master Servicer becomes aware of a Servicer Event of Default, the Master Servicer shall promptly notify the Depositor, the Seller and the Trustee. In each and every such case, so long as a Servicer Event of Default shall not have been remedied, in addition to whatever rights the Master Servicer or the Trustee may have at law or equity to damages, including injunctive relief and specific performance, the Master Servicer, by notice in writing to the Servicer, may terminate all the rights and obligations of such Servicer under this Agreement and in and to the Mortgage Loans and the proceeds thereof. (b) To the extent provided in the related Servicing Agreement: If a Servicer is terminated as provided herein, upon written request from the Depositor or the Master Servicer, such Servicer shall, at its expense, prepare, execute and deliver to the successor entity designated by the Master Servicer any and all documents and other instruments, place in such successor's possession all Mortgage Files, and do or cause to be done all other acts or things necessary or appropriate to effect the purposes of such notice of termination, including but not limited to the transfer and endorsement or assignment of the Mortgage Loans and related documents, at such Servicer's sole expense. The applicable Servicer shall cooperate with the Master Servicer and such successor in effecting the termination of the Servicer's responsibilities and rights hereunder, including without limitation, the transfer to such successor for administration by it of all cash amounts which shall at the time be credited by the Servicer to the Custodial Account or Escrow Account or thereafter received with respect to the Mortgage Loans. 81 (c) To the extent provided in the related Servicing Agreement: In connection with the foregoing, the Servicer being terminated shall bear all reasonable out-of-pocket costs of a servicing transfer, including but not limited to those of the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator, the Trustee, legal fees and expenses, accounting and financial consulting fees and expenses, and costs of amending the Agreement, if necessary. If such amounts are not paid by (or required to be paid by) the terminated Servicer, they shall be paid from amounts held in the Distribution Account pursuant to Section 5.08(h) of this Agreement. (d) On and after the time any Servicer resigns or is terminated by the Master Servicer pursuant to this Section 5.08 or the terms of the applicable Servicing Agreement, the Master Servicer shall appoint a successor servicer pursuant to this Agreement, who shall be subject to all the responsibilities, duties and liabilities relating thereto placed on such Servicer by the terms and provisions of this Agreement and applicable law. (e) 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 any successor servicer. (f) Any successor to any Servicer appointed pursuant to this Agreement or any Servicing Agreement shall be an institution that is a Fannie Mae-and Freddie Mac-approved servicer in good standing, has a net worth of at least $25,000,000 and is willing to service the Mortgage Loans and shall execute and deliver to the Depositor, the Trustee, the Securities Administrator and the Master Servicer an agreement accepting such delegation and assignment, which contains an assumption by such Person of the rights, powers, duties, responsibilities, obligations and liabilities of such Servicer, with like effect as if originally named as a party to this Agreement; provided, further that each Rating Agency acknowledges that its rating of the Certificates in effect immediately prior to such assignment and delegation shall not be downgraded, withdrawn or qualified as a result of such assignment and delegation. (g) In connection with such appointment and assumption, the Master Servicer may make such arrangements for the compensation of such successor out of payments on Mortgage Loans as it and such successor shall agree, but not in excess of the Servicing Fee. The Depositor, the Master Servicer and such successor shall take such action, consistent with this Agreement, as shall be necessary to effectuate any such succession. (h) To the extent that the costs and expenses of the Master Servicer related to any termination of a Servicer, appointment of a successor servicer or the transfer and assumption of servicing by the Master Servicer 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 a Servicer as a result of an event of default by such Servicer 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 (or required to be reimbursed) by the terminated Servicer, the Master Servicer shall be entitled to reimbursement of such costs and expenses from the Distribution Account. 82 (i) The successor servicer will not assume liability for the representations and warranties of the Servicer that it replaces. (j) Any successor to any Servicer shall give notice to the related Mortgagors of such change of servicer and shall, during the term of its service as Servicer maintain in force the policy or policies that such Servicer is required to maintain pursuant to this Agreement. (k) No successor servicer will be responsible for delays attributable to the applicable Servicer's failure to deliver information, defects in the information supplied by such Servicer or other circumstances beyond the control of the successor servicer. The successor servicer will make arrangements with the applicable Servicer for the prompt and safe transfer of, and such Servicer shall provide to the successor servicer, all necessary servicing files and records, including (as deemed necessary by the successor servicer at such time): (i) microfiche loan documentation, (ii) servicing system tapes, (iii) mortgage loan payment history, (iv) collections history and (v) the trial balances, as of the close of business on the day immediately preceding conversion to the successor servicer, reflecting all applicable mortgage loan information. The successor servicer shall have no responsibility and shall not be in default hereunder nor incur any liability for any failure, error, malfunction or any delay in carrying out any of its duties under this Agreement if any such failure or delay results from the successor servicer acting in accordance with information prepared or supplied by a Person other than the successor servicer or the failure of any such Person to prepare or provide such information. The successor servicer shall have no responsibility, shall not be in default and shall incur no liability (i) for any act or failure to act by any third party, including the servicer, or for any inaccuracy or omission in a notice or communication received by the successor servicer from any third party or (ii) which is due to or results from the invalidity, unenforceability of any Mortgage Loan with applicable law or the breach or the inaccuracy of any representation or warranty made with respect to any Mortgage Loan. SECTION 5.09 Master Servicer Events of Default; Appointment of Successor. (a) The occurrence of any one or more of the following events shall constitute a "Master Servicer Event of Default": (i) any failure by the Master Servicer (other than in its capacity as successor servicer) to remit to the Securities Administrator for payment to the Certificateholders any funds required to be remitted by the Master Servicer under the terms of this Agreement; (ii) any failure on the part of the Master Servicer (other than in its capacity as successor servicer) duly to observe or perform in any material respect any other of the covenants or agreements on the part of the Master Servicer contained in this Agreement (other than any failure to make any required Monthly Advance as described in clause (ix) of this Section 5.09) that materially and adversely affects the interest of the Certificateholders, which continues unremedied for a period of 30 days after the earlier of (i) the date on which written notice of such failure, requiring the same to be remedied, shall have been given to the Master Servicer by the Depositor or the Trustee, or to the Master Servicer, the Depositor and the Trustee by Certificateholders representing more than 50% of the total Voting Interests and (ii) actual knowledge of such failure by a Responsible Officer of the Master Servicer; 83 (iii) a petition with, or decree or order of a court or agency or supervisory authority having jurisdiction for the appointment of a conservator or receiver or liquidator in any bankruptcy, 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 Master Servicer and such petition decree or order shall have remained in force undischarged or unstayed for a period of 90 days; (iv) the Master Servicer shall consent to the appointment of a conservator or receiver or liquidator in any insolvency, readjustment of debt, marshalling of assets and liabilities or similar proceedings of or relating to it or of or relating to all or substantially all of its property; (v) the Master 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, bankruptcy or reorganization statute, make an assignment for the benefit of its creditors, or voluntarily suspend payment of its obligations; (vi) the Master Servicer shall be dissolved, or shall dispose of all or substantially all of its assets, or consolidate with or merge into another entity or shall permit another entity to consolidate or merge into it, such that the resulting entity does not meet the criteria for a successor master servicer as specified in Section 5.08; or (vii) any failure of the Master Servicer to make any Monthly Advances required to be made by it hereunder within two (2) Business Days following notice of such default by the Trustee. (b) If the Trustee has actual knowledge of any Master Servicer Event of Default described in clauses (i) through (vii) of this Section 5.09, then, in each and every case, subject to applicable law, so long as any such Master Servicer Event of Default shall not have been remedied within any period of time prescribed by this Section 5.09, if any, the Trustee, by notice in writing to the Master Servicer may, and shall, if so directed by the Certificateholders representing at least a majority of the Voting Interests, terminate all of the rights and obligations of the Master Servicer hereunder. In addition, if a Master Servicer Event of Default described in clause (vii) of this Section 5.09 shall occur, then, in each and every case, subject to applicable law, so long as such Master Servicer Event of Default shall not have been remedied within the time period prescribed by clause (vii) of this Section 5.09, the Trustee, by notice in writing to the Master Servicer, shall promptly terminate all of the rights and obligations of the Master Servicer hereunder and in and to the Mortgage Loans and the proceeds thereof. (c) On or after the receipt by the Master Servicer of such written notice, all authority and power of the Master Servicer, but only in its capacity as Master Servicer under this Agreement, whether with respect to the Mortgage Loans or otherwise, shall pass to and be vested in the Trustee (as successor Master Servicer) or a successor designated by the Trustee pursuant to and under the terms of this Agreement; and the Trustee is hereby authorized and empowered to execute and deliver, on behalf of the defaulting 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. 84 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, in its role as successor master servicer, the Trustee shall not be obligated to make any Advance if it is prohibited from doing so under applicable law or determines that such Advance, if made, would constitute a Non-recoverable Advance. (d) The Trustee may, if it shall be unwilling to continue to so act, or shall, if it is unable to so act, or does not satisfy the requirements of a successor Master Servicer, appoint, or petition a court of competent jurisdiction to appoint, any established housing and home finance institution servicer, master servicer, servicing or mortgage servicing institution having a net worth of not less than $25,000,000 and meeting such other standards for a successor master servicer as are set forth in this Agreement, as the successor to such Master Servicer in the assumption of all of the responsibilities, duties or liabilities of a master servicer, like the Master Servicer. Such successor master servicer may be an Affiliate of the Trustee; provided, however, that, unless such Affiliate meets the net worth requirements and other standards set forth herein for a successor master servicer, the Trustee, in its individual capacity shall agree, at the time of such designation, to be and remain liable to the Issuing Entity and the Trustee for such Affiliate's actions and omissions in performing its duties hereunder. 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 no such compensation shall be in excess of that permitted to the Master Servicer hereunder. (e) The defaulting Master Servicer agrees to cooperate with the successor master servicer in effecting the termination of the defaulting Master Servicer's responsibilities and rights hereunder as Master Servicer including, without limitation, notifying each Servicer of the assignment of the master servicing function and providing the successor master servicer all documents and records in electronic or other form reasonably requested by it to enable the successor master servicer to assume the defaulting Master Servicer's functions hereunder and the transfer to the successor master servicer for administration by it of all amounts which shall at the time be or should have been deposited by the defaulting Master Servicer in the Distribution Account maintained by the Securities Administrator and any other account or fund maintained by the Master Servicer with respect to the Certificates or thereafter received with respect to the Mortgage Loans. (f) The Trustee or the successor master servicer shall be entitled to be reimbursed by the Master Servicer (or by the Trust Fund, if the Master Servicer is unable to fulfill its obligations hereunder) for all reasonable and properly documented costs associated with the transfer of master servicing from the predecessor Master Servicer, including, without limitation, any 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 to correct any errors or insufficiencies in the servicing data or otherwise to enable the Trustee to master service the Mortgage Loans properly and effectively. If the terminated Master Servicer does not pay such reimbursement within 30 days of its receipt of an invoice therefor, such reimbursement shall be an expense of the Trust Fund and the successor master servicer shall be entitled to withdraw such reimbursement from amounts on deposit in the Distribution Account pursuant to Section 8.01(e); provided, that, the terminated Master Servicer shall reimburse the Trust Fund for any such expense incurred by the Trust Fund; and provided, further, that the 85 Trustee shall decide whether and to what extent it is in the best interest of the Certificateholders to pursue any remedy against any party obligated to make such reimbursement. (g) The successor master servicer shall have no responsibility for any act or omission of the outgoing Master Servicer and shall have no liability relating to the representations and warranties of the Master Servicer set forth in Section 3.03. (h) No successor master servicer shall be deemed to be in default hereunder by reason of any failure to make, or any delay in making, any remittance or payment hereunder or any portion thereof caused by (i) the failure of the Master Servicer to deliver, or any delay in delivering, cash, documents or records to it, (ii) the failure of the Master Servicer to cooperate as required by this Agreement, (iii) the failure of the Master Servicer to deliver the Mortgage Loan data to the Trustee as required by this Agreement or (iv) restrictions imposed by any regulatory authority having jurisdiction over the Master Servicer. (i) Notwithstanding the termination of its activities as Master Servicer, each terminated Master Servicer shall continue to be entitled to reimbursement to the extent provided in Section 5.04 and Section 8.05 to the extent such reimbursement relates to the period prior to such Master Servicer's termination. (j) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, in no event shall the Trustee be liable for any Servicing Fee or Master Servicing Fee or for any differential in the amount of the Servicing Fee or Master Servicing Fee paid hereunder and the amount necessary to induce any successor servicer or successor master servicer to act as successor servicer or successor master servicer, as applicable, under this Agreement and the transactions set forth or provided for herein. SECTION 5.10 Waiver of Defaults. The Certificateholders representing 66-2/3% of the Voting Interests may, on behalf of all Certificateholders, waive any default or Master Servicer Event of Default by the Master Servicer, except that a default in the making of any required deposit to the Distribution Account that would result in a failure of the Securities Administrator to make any required distribution of principal of or interest on the Certificates may only be waived with the consent of 100% of the affected Certificateholders. Upon any such waiver of a past default, such default shall cease to exist, and any Event of Default 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 thereon except to the extent expressly so waived. SECTION 5.11 Notification of Master Servicer Default. (a) If any Master Servicer Event of Default shall occur, of which a Responsible Officer of the Trustee has actual knowledge, the Trustee shall promptly notify each Rating Agency of the nature and extent of such Master Servicer Event of Default. The Securities Administrator or the Master Servicer shall immediately give written notice to the Trustee upon the Master Servicer's failure to remit Monthly Advances on the date specified herein. 86 (b) The Trustee shall within 45 days after the occurrence of any Master Servicer Event of Default actually known to the Trustee, give written notice thereof to the Certificateholders, unless such Master Servicer Event of Default shall have been cured or waived prior to the issuance of such notice and within such 45-day period. (c) Upon termination of the Master Servicer or appointment of a successor to the Master Servicer, in each case as provided herein, the Trustee shall promptly mail notice thereof by first class mail to the Certificateholders at their respective addresses appearing on the applicable register. SECTION 5.12 Limitation on Liability of the Master Servicer. (a) No provision of this Agreement shall be construed to relieve the Master Servicer from liability for its own negligent action, its own negligent failure to act or its own willful misconduct; provided, however, that the duties and obligations of the Master Servicer shall be determined solely by the express provisions of this Agreement, and the Master Servicer 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 Master Servicer and, in absence of bad faith on the part of the Master Servicer, the Master Servicer 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 Master Servicer and conforming to the requirements of this Agreement. (b) Neither the Master Servicer nor any of the directors, officers, employees or agents of the Master Servicer shall be under any liability to the other parties hereto, the Certificateholders for any action taken or for refraining from the taking of any action in good faith pursuant to this Agreement, or for errors in judgment; provided, however, that this provision shall not protect the Master Servicer or any such Person against any liability that would otherwise be imposed by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or negligence in its performance of its duties or by reason of reckless disregard for its obligations and duties under this Agreement. SECTION 5.13 Master Servicer Covenants. (a) If so requested by the Depositor for the purpose of satisfying its reporting obligation under the Exchange Act with respect to any class of asset-backed securities, the Master Servicer shall (i) notify the Depositor in writing of (A) any material litigation or governmental proceedings pending against the Master Servicer and (B) any affiliations or relationships that develop following the closing date of this transaction between the Master Servicer and any of the transaction parties (and any other parties identified in writing by the requesting party) with respect to this transaction, and (ii) provide to the Depositor a description of such proceedings, affiliations or relationships. (b) As a condition to the succession to the Master Servicer as master servicer under this Agreement by any Person (i) into which the Master Servicer may be merged or consolidated, or (ii) which may be appointed as a successor to the Master Servicer, the Master Servicer shall provide to the Depositor, at least 15 calendar days prior to the effective date of such succession 87 or appointment, (x) written notice to the Depositor of such succession or appointment and (y) in writing and in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Depositor, all information reasonably requested by the Depositor in order to comply with its reporting obligation under Item 6.02 of Form 8-K with respect to any class of asset-backed securities. (c) The Master Servicer shall enforce the obligation of each Servicer to establish and maintain a Custodial Account in accordance with the applicable Servicing Agreement, with records to be kept with respect thereto on a loan by loan basis, into which accounts shall be deposited within 48 hours (or as of such other time specified in the related Servicing Agreement) of receipt all collections of principal and interest on any Mortgage Loan and all collections with respect to any REO Property received by a Servicer, including Principal Prepayments, Insurance Proceeds, Liquidation Proceeds, Subsequent Recoveries and Advances made from the Servicer's own funds (less servicing compensation as permitted by the applicable Servicing Agreement in the case of any Servicer) and all other amounts to be deposited in the Custodial Account. (d) To the extent required by the related Servicing Agreement and by the related Mortgage Note and not violative of current law, the Master Servicer shall enforce the obligation of each Servicer to establish and maintain one or more Escrow Accounts and deposit and retain therein all collections from the Mortgagors (or Advances by such Servicer) for the payment of taxes, assessments, hazard insurance premiums or comparable items for the account of the Mortgagors. Nothing herein shall require the Master Servicer to compel a Servicer to establish an Escrow Account in violation of applicable law. SECTION 5.14 Maintenance of Hazard Insurance and Other Insurance. (a) For each Mortgage Loan, the Master Servicer shall enforce any obligation of the Servicers under the related Servicing Agreements to maintain or cause to be maintained fire, flood and hazard insurance with extended coverage customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located in accordance with the related Servicing Agreements. It is understood and agreed that such insurance provided for in this Section 5.14 shall be with insurers meeting the eligibility requirements set forth in the applicable Servicing Agreement and that no earthquake or other additional insurance is to be required of any Mortgagor or to be maintained on property acquired in respect of a defaulted loan, other than pursuant to such applicable laws and regulations as shall at any time be in force and as shall require such additional insurance. (b) To the extent required by the related Servicing Agreement, any amounts collected by any Servicer, under any insurance policies (other than amounts to be applied to the restoration or repair of the property subject to the related Mortgage or released to the Mortgagor in accordance with the applicable Servicing Agreement) shall be deposited into the related Custodial Account. Any cost incurred by the Master Servicer or any Servicer in maintaining any such insurance if the Mortgagor defaults in its obligation to do so shall be added to the amount owing under the Mortgage Loan where the terms of the Mortgage Loan so permit; provided, however, that the addition of any such cost shall not be taken into account for purposes of calculating the distributions to be made to Certificateholders and shall be recoverable by the Master Servicer or such Servicer. 88 SECTION 5.15 Indemnification. The Master Servicer agrees to indemnify the Depositor, the Seller, the Issuing Entity, the Trustee, the Securities Administrator and each Servicer and hold them harmless against any and all claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, legal fees and related costs, judgments, and any other costs, liability, fees and expenses that the Depositor, the Seller, the Issuing Entity, the Trustee, the Securities Administrator or any Servicer may sustain as a result of the Master Servicer's willful malfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of reckless disregard of its obligations and duties hereunder. The Depositor, the Issuing Entity, the Trustee, the Seller, the Securities Administrator or the related Servicer shall immediately notify the Master Servicer if a claim is made by a third party with respect to this Agreement or with respect to the Mortgage Loans entitling the Depositor, the Seller, the Issuing Entity, the Trustee, the Securities Administrator or the related Servicer to indemnification under this Section 5.15, whereupon the Master Servicer shall assume the defense of any such claim and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including counsel fees, and promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered against it or them in respect of such claim. SECTION 5.16 Opinion. On or before the Closing Date, the Master Servicer shall cause to be delivered to other parties hereto and the Underwriter one or more Opinions of Counsel, dated the Closing Date, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the recipients thereof, as to the due authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Master Servicer and the enforceability thereof. SECTION 5.17 Realization Upon Defaulted Mortgage Loans; REO Property. (a) The Master Servicer shall cause each Servicer (to the extent required under the related Servicing Agreement) to foreclose upon or otherwise comparably convert the ownership of Mortgaged 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, all in accordance with the applicable Servicing Agreement. (b) With respect to any REO Property, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the Trust Fund for the benefit of the Certificateholders, or its nominee, on behalf of the Certificateholders. The Master Servicer shall enforce the obligation of the Servicers, to the extent provided in the applicable Servicing Agreement, to (i) cause the name of the Trust Fund to be placed on the title to such REO Property and (ii) ensure that the title to such REO Property references this Agreement. The Master Servicer shall, to the extent provided in the applicable Servicing Agreement, cause the applicable Servicer to sell any REO Property as expeditiously as possible and in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and the related Servicing Agreement, as applicable. The Master Servicer shall cause the applicable Servicer to protect and conserve such REO Property in the manner and to the extent required by the applicable Servicing Agreement, subject to the REMIC Provisions. In the event that the Trust Fund acquires any Mortgaged Property as aforesaid or otherwise in connection with a default or imminent default on a Mortgage Loan, the Master Servicer shall enforce the obligation of the related Servicer to dispose of such Mortgaged Property within the time period specified in the applicable Servicing 89 Agreement, but in any event within three years after the acquisition by the Servicer for the Trust Fund (such period, the "REO Disposition Period") unless (i) the Servicer provides to the Trustee, the Master Servicer and the Securities Administrator an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that the holding by the Trust Fund of such Mortgaged Property subsequent to three years after its acquisition will not result in the imposition of taxes on "prohibited transactions" of the Trust Fund as defined in Section 860F of the Code or under the law of any state in which real property securing a Mortgage Loan owned by the Trust Fund is located or cause any REMIC created hereunder to fail to qualify as a REMIC for federal income tax purposes or for state tax purposes under the laws of any state in which real property securing a Mortgage Loan owned by the Trust Fund is located at any time that any Certificates are outstanding or (ii) the Servicer shall have applied for and received an extension of such period from the Internal Revenue Service, in which case the Trust Fund may continue to hold such Mortgaged Property for the period of such extension. (c) The Master Servicer shall, to the extent required by the related Servicing Agreement, cause the applicable Servicer to deposit all funds collected and received in connection with the operation of any REO Property in the Servicer Custodial Account. (d) The applicable Servicer, upon the final disposition of any REO Property, shall be entitled to reimbursement for any related unreimbursed Advances and other unreimbursed advances as well as any unpaid Servicing Fees from Liquidation Proceeds received in connection with the final disposition of such REO Property; provided that any such unreimbursed Advances as well as any unpaid Servicing Fees may be reimbursed or paid, as the case may be, prior to final disposition, out of any net rental income or other net amounts derived from such REO Property. (e) To the extent provided in the Servicing Agreements: The Liquidation Proceeds from the final disposition of the REO Property, net of any payment to the applicable Servicer as provided above shall be deposited in the related Servicer's Custodial Account on or prior to the Determination Date in the month following receipt thereof and be remitted by wire transfer in immediately available funds to the Master Servicer for deposit into the Distribution Account. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Master Servicer shall not authorize any Servicer of any Mortgaged Property acquired by the Trust Fund to be rented (or allowed to continue to be rented) or otherwise used for the production of income by or on behalf of the Trust Fund in such a manner or pursuant to any terms that would (i) cause such Mortgaged Property to fail to qualify as "foreclosure property" within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code, (ii) result in the receipt by any REMIC created hereunder 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 or (iii) subject any REMIC created hereunder to the imposition of any federal, state or local income taxes on the income earned from such Mortgaged Property under Section 860G(c) of the Code or otherwise, unless the Master Servicer or related Servicer, as applicable, has agreed to indemnify and hold harmless the Trust Fund with respect to the imposition of any such taxes. ARTICLE VI THE SECURITIES ADMINISTRATOR 90 SECTION 6.01 Duties of the Securities Administrator. (a) The Securities Administrator shall perform such duties and only such duties that are specifically set forth in the this Agreement. (b) The Securities 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 the Securities Administrator shall not be responsible for the accuracy or content of any resolution, certificate statement, opinion, report, document, order or other instrument furnished by any Servicer, the Seller, the Master Servicer or the Depositor. If any such instrument is found not to conform to the requirements of this Agreement in a material manner, the Securities Administrator shall take such action as it deems appropriate to have the instrument corrected, and if the instrument is not corrected to its satisfaction, the Securities Administrator will provide notice to the Certificateholders. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Securities Administrator shall have no obligation to reconcile, recompute or recalculate any remittances or reports of any Servicer or the Cap Provider, and the Securities Administrator may fully rely upon and shall have no liability with respect to information provided by such Servicer or the Cap Provider. (c) The Securities Administrator is hereby appointed as Paying Agent. On each Distribution Date, the Securities Administrator, as Paying Agent, shall make monthly payments and the final payment to the Certificateholders as provided in Section 8.05 of this Agreement. On each Distribution Date, the Securities Administrator shall make a Distribution Date Report available as provided in Section 4.06. (d) In carrying out the foregoing duties or any of its other obligations under this Agreement, the Securities Administrator may enter into transactions with or otherwise deal with any of its Affiliates; provided, however, that the terms of any such transactions or dealings shall be in accordance with any directions received from the Issuing Entity and shall be, in the Securities Administrator's opinion, no less favorable to the Issuing Entity than would be available from unaffiliated parties. (e) In carrying out the foregoing duties or any of its other obligations under this Agreement, the Securities Administrator shall be subject to the same standard of care and have the same rights, indemnifications and immunities as the Trustee hereunder, including, without limitation, the right to reimbursement and indemnification on behalf of the Issuing Entity from funds in the Distribution Account for all losses, costs and expenses of any kind or nature (including without limitation attorneys' fees and disbursements) incurred by the Securities Administrator (including without limitation in its various capacities as Paying Agent, Certificate Paying Agent and Certificate Registrar) in connection with the performance of its duties hereunder and under the Cap Agreement. 91 SECTION 6.02 Records. The Securities Administrator shall maintain appropriate books of account and records relating to services performed hereunder, which books of account and records shall be accessible for inspection by the Issuing Entity and the Depositor upon reasonable advance notice at any time during normal business hours. SECTION 6.03 Compensation. The compensation of the Securities Administrator shall be paid by the Master Servicer from its Master Servicing Fee. SECTION 6.04 No Joint Venture. Nothing contained in this Agreement (a) shall constitute the Securities Administrator, the Master Servicer, any Servicer, the Seller or the Depositor, respectively, and any of the Issuing Entity or the Trustee, as members of any partnership, joint venture, association, syndicate, unincorporated business or other separate entity, (b) shall be construed to impose any joint liability as such on any of them or (c) shall be deemed to confer on any of them any express, implied or apparent authority to incur any obligation or liability on behalf of the others. SECTION 6.05 Other Activities of Securities Administrator and the Depositor. Nothing herein shall prevent the Securities Administrator, the Depositor or their respective Affiliates from engaging in other businesses or, in its sole discretion, from acting in a similar capacity as an Securities Administrator for any other person or entity even though such person or entity may engage in business activities similar to those of the Issuing Entity. SECTION 6.06 Certain Matters Affecting the Securities Administrator. (a) The Securities Administrator may request and conclusively rely upon, and shall be fully 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. (b) The Securities Administrator may consult with counsel of its selection and any advice of such counsel or 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 advice or Opinion of Counsel. (c) The Securities Administrator shall not be under any obligation to exercise any of the 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 Securities Administrator reasonable security or indemnity satisfactory to it against the costs, expenses and liabilities which may be incurred therein or thereby. 92 (d) The Securities Administrator shall not 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. (e) The Securities Administrator shall not 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 document, unless requested in writing to do so by the Certificateholders entitled to at least 25% of the Voting Interests; provided, however, that if the payment within a reasonable time to the Securities Administrator of the costs, expenses or liabilities likely to be incurred by it in the making of such investigation is, in the opinion of the Securities Administrator not reasonably assured to the Securities Administrator by such Certificateholders, the Securities Administrator may require reasonable indemnity satisfactory to it against such expense, or liability from such Certificateholders as a condition to taking any such action. (f) The Securities Administrator may execute any of the powers hereunder or perform any duties hereunder either directly or by or through agents, nominees, attorneys or a custodian. (g) The Securities Administrator shall not be liable for any loss on any investment of funds pursuant to this Agreement (other than as issuer of the investment security). (h) The Securities Administrator shall not be deemed to have notice of any Trigger Event, Master Servicer Event of Default or any of the events specified in Section 8.04(d) unless a Responsible Officer of the Securities Administrator has actual knowledge thereof or unless written notice of any event which is in fact such a default is received by the Securities Administrator at the Corporate Trust Office of the Securities Administrator, and such notice references the Issuing Entity and this Agreement. The Securities Administrator shall not have any responsibility or liability for any action or failure to act by the Master Servicer, any Servicer, or the Seller, nor shall the Securities Administrator be obligated to supervise or monitor the performance of the Master Servicer, any Servicer or the Seller hereunder or otherwise; (i) The rights, privileges, protections, immunities and benefits given to the Securities Administrator, including, without limitation, its right to be indemnified, are extended to, and shall be enforceable by, each Paying Agent, the Certificate Registrar, agent, custodian and other Person employed to act hereunder; (j) The right of the Securities Administrator to perform any discretionary act enumerated in this Agreement shall not be construed as a duty, and the Securities Administrator shall not be answerable for other than its negligence or willful misconduct in the performance of such act. (k) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, in no event shall the Securities Administrator be liable to any Person for any act or omission of the Master Servicer, the Servicer, the Trustee, the Cap Provider, the Seller or the Custodian. 93 SECTION 6.07 Securities Administrator Not Liable for Certificates or Mortgage Loans. The recitals contained herein and in the Certificates (other than the authentication and countersignature on the Certificates) shall be taken as the statements of the Issuing Entity, and neither the Securities Administrator, the Paying Agent nor the Certificate Registrar assumes any responsibility for the correctness of the same. The Securities Administrator does not make any representation or warranty as to the validity or sufficiency of this Agreement, or of the Certificates (other than the countersignature on the Certificates), the Cap Agreement or of any Mortgage Loan or related document or of MERS or the MERS System. The Securities Administrator shall not be accountable for the use or application by the Depositor of any of the Certificates or of the proceeds of such Certificates, or for the use or application of any funds paid to the Depositor in respect of the Mortgage Loans or deposited in or withdrawn from the Custodial Account by the Servicer. The Securities Administrator shall not have any duty (a) to see to any recording, filing or depositing of this Agreement or any financing statement or continuation statement evidencing a security interest, or to see to the maintenance of any such recording, filing or depositing thereof, (b) to see to any insurance or (c) to see to the payment or discharge of any tax, assessment or other governmental charge or any lien or encumbrance of any kind owing with respect to, assessed or levied against, any part of the Trust Fund. SECTION 6.08 Securities Administrator May Own Certificates. The Securities Administrator, in its individual capacity, or in any capacity other than as Securities Administrator hereunder, may become the owner or pledgee of any Certificates with the same rights as it would have if it were not Securities Administrator, and may otherwise deal with the parties hereto. SECTION 6.09 Eligibility Requirements for the Securities Administrator. The Securities 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, and shall have a combined capital and surplus of at least $50,000,000, a minimum long-term debt rating in the third highest rating category by each Rating Agency, a minimum short-term debt rating in the second highest rating category by a Rating Agency, and shall each be 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 6.09, 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. In case at any time the Securities Administrator shall cease to be eligible in accordance with the provisions of this Section 6.09, the Securities Administrator shall resign immediately in the manner and with the effect specified in Section 6.10. SECTION 6.10 Resignation and Removal of the Securities Administrator. (a) The Securities Administrator (including the Securities Administrator as Paying Agent and as Certificate Registrar) may at any time resign and be discharged from the trust 94 hereby created by giving written notice thereof to the Depositor, the Trustee, the Master Servicer, each Servicer and each Rating Agency. Upon receiving such notice of resignation of the Securities Administrator, the Depositor shall promptly appoint a successor Securities Administrator that meets the requirements in Section 6.11, by written instrument, in duplicate, one copy of which instrument shall be delivered to each of the resigning Securities Administrator and one copy to the successor Securities Administrator. If no successor Securities Administrator shall have been so appointed and having accepted appointment within 60 days after the giving of such notice of resignation, the resigning Securities Administrator may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a successor Securities Administrator. (b) If at any time the Securities Administrator shall cease to be eligible in accordance with the provisions of Section 6.11 or if at any time the Securities Administrator shall be legally unable to act, or shall be adjudged a bankrupt or insolvent, or a receiver of the Securities Administrator or of its property shall be appointed, or any public officer shall take charge or control of the Securities Administrator or of its property or affairs for the purpose of rehabilitation, conservation or liquidation, then the Depositor may remove the Securities Administrator (including the Securities Administrator as Paying Agent and as Certificate Registrar). If the Depositor removes the Securities Administrator under the authority of the immediately preceding sentence, the Depositor shall promptly appoint a successor Securities Administrator that meets the requirements of Section 6.11, by written instrument, in duplicate, one copy of which instrument shall be delivered to the successor Securities Administrator and one copy to each of the Master Servicer and the Servicer. (c) The Certificateholders entitled to at least 51% of the Voting Interests may at any time remove the Securities Administrator (including the Securities Administrator as Paying Agent and as Certificate Registrar) and appoint a successor Securities Administrator by written instrument or instruments signed by such Certificateholders or their attorneys-in-fact duly authorized, one complete set of which instruments shall be delivered to the Depositor, one complete set to the Securities Administrator so removed and one complete set to the successor so appointed. A copy of such instrument shall be delivered to the Certificateholders, the Securities Administrator and the Master Servicer and each Servicer by the Depositor. SECTION 6.11 Successor Securities Administrator. (a) Any successor Securities Administrator appointed as provided in this Section 6.11 shall execute, acknowledge and deliver to the Depositor, the Issuing Entity, the Trustee, each Servicer, the Master Servicer and to its predecessor Securities Administrator an instrument accepting such appointment hereunder, and thereupon the resignation or removal of the predecessor Securities Administrator shall become effective, and such successor Securities 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 Securities Administrator. The Depositor, the Issuing Entity, the Trustee, the Servicer, the Master Servicer and the predecessor Securities 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 Securities Administrator, all such rights, powers, duties and obligations. 95 (b) No successor Securities Administrator shall accept appointment as provided in this Section 6.11 unless at the time of such acceptance such successor Securities Administrator shall be eligible under the provisions of Section 6.09, and the appointment of such successor Securities Administrator shall not result in a downgrading of the Classes of Certificates rated by any Rating Agency, as evidenced by a letter from each Rating Agency. (c) Upon acceptance of appointment by a successor Securities Administrator as provided in this Section 6.11, the successor Securities Administrator shall mail notice of such appointment hereunder to all Holders of Certificates at their addresses as shown in the Certificate Register and to the Rating Agencies. SECTION 6.12 Merger or Consolidation of Securities Administrator. Any corporation or association into which the Securities Administrator may be merged or converted or with which it may be consolidated or any corporation or association resulting from any merger, conversion or consolidation to which the Securities Administrator shall be a party, or any corporation or association succeeding to the business of the Securities Administrator shall be the successor of the Securities Administrator hereunder, provided such corporation or association shall be eligible under the provisions of Section 6.09, 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 6.13 Limitation of Liability. (a) No provision of this Agreement shall be construed to relieve the Securities Administrator from liability for its own negligent action, its own negligent failure to act or its own willful misconduct; provided, however, that: (i) The duties and obligations of the Securities Administrator shall be determined solely by the express provisions of this Agreement; the Securities 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 Securities Administrator and, in the absence of bad faith on the part of the Securities Administrator, the Securities Administrator 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 Securities Administrator that conform to the requirements of this Agreement; (ii) The Securities Administrator shall not be liable for an error of judgment made in good faith by a Responsible Officer of the Securities Administrator unless it shall be proved that the Securities Administrator was negligent in ascertaining or investigating the facts related thereto; (iii) The Securities Administrator shall not be personally liable with respect to any action taken, suffered or omitted to be taken by it in good faith in accordance with the consent or at the direction of Certificateholder as provided herein relating to the time, method and place of conducting any remedy pursuant to this Agreement, or exercising or omitting to 96 exercise any trust or power conferred upon the Securities Administrator under this Agreement; and (iv) The Securities Administrator shall not be required to expend or risk its own funds or otherwise incur financial or other 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 indemnity satisfactory to it against such risk or liability is not assured to it, and none of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall in any event require the Securities Administrator to perform, or be responsible for the manner of performance of, any of the obligations of the Servicers under this Agreement. SECTION 6.14 Opinion. On or before the Closing Date, the Securities Administrator shall cause to be delivered to other parties hereto and the Underwriters one or more Opinions of Counsel, dated the Closing Date, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the recipients thereof, as to the due authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Securities Administrator and the enforceability thereof. ARTICLE VII CONCERNING THE TRUSTEE SECTION 7.01 Duties of Trustee. (a) The Trustee undertakes to perform only such duties as are specifically set forth in this Agreement and shall not be liable except for the performance of such duties and obligations as are specifically set forth in this Agreement and no implied covenants or obligations shall be read into this Agreement against the Trustee. (b) In the absence of bad faith on its part, the Trustee may conclusively rely upon Certificates or opinions furnished to the Trustee as to the truth of the statements and the correctness of the opinions expressed therein; however, the Trustee shall examine the Certificates and opinions to determine whether or not they conform on their face to the requirements of this Agreement. (c) The Trustee may not be relieved from liability for its own negligent action, its own negligent failure to act, its own willful misconduct or its own bad faith, except that: (i) this paragraph does not limit the effect of paragraphs (a) and (b) of this Section; (ii) the Trustee shall not be liable for any error of judgment made in good faith by a Responsible Officer, unless it is proved that the Trustee was negligent in ascertaining the pertinent facts; (iii) the Trustee shall not be liable for any action it takes or omits to take in good faith which it believes to be authorized or within its rights or powers; provided, that the Trustee's conduct does not constitute willful misconduct, negligence or bad faith; and 97 (iv) the Trustee shall not be required to take notice or be deemed to have notice or knowledge of (A) any failure by any Servicer or the Master Servicer to comply with their obligations hereunder or (B) any Servicer Event of Default or a Master Servicer Event of Default, unless a Responsible Officer of the Trustee assigned to and working in its corporate trust department obtains actual knowledge of such Servicer Event of Default or Master Servicer Event of Default or shall have received written notice thereof. In the absence of such actual knowledge or notice, the Trustee may conclusively assume that there is no Servicer Event of Default or Master Servicer Event of Default. (d) Money held in trust by the Trustee, if any, need not be segregated from other funds except to the extent required by law or the terms of this Agreement. (e) No provision of this Agreement shall require the Trustee to expend, advance 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 it shall have reasonable grounds to believe that repayment of such funds or indemnity satisfactory to it against such risk or liability is not reasonably assured to it. (f) Every provision of this Agreement relating to the conduct or affecting the liability of or affording protection to the Trustee shall be subject to the provisions of this Section 7.01 and Section 7.02. (g) The Trustee shall not have any duty or obligation to manage, make any payment with respect to, register, record, sell, dispose of, or otherwise deal with the Trust Fund, or to otherwise take or refrain from taking any action under, or in connection with, any document contemplated hereby to which the Trustee is a party, except as expressly provided (i) in accordance with the powers granted to and the authority conferred upon the Trustee pursuant to this Agreement and (ii) in accordance with any document or instruction delivered to the Trustee pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. No implied duties or obligations shall be read into this Agreement against the Trustee. The Trustee agrees that it will promptly take all action as may be necessary to discharge any liens on any part of the Trust Fund that result from actions by, or claims against itself (in its individual capacity, and not in the capacity of Trustee) that are not related to the administration of the Trust Fund. (h) The Trustee shall not be under any obligation to exercise any of the 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 it shall have been offered reasonable security or indemnity satisfactory to it against the costs, expenses and liabilities which may be incurred therein or thereby. SECTION 7.02 Rights of Trustee. (a) Before the Trustee acts or refrains from acting, it may require an Officer's Certificate or an Opinion of Counsel, which shall not be at the expense of the Trustee. The Trustee shall not be liable for any action it takes or omits to take in good faith in reliance on an Officer's Certificate or Opinion of Counsel. The right of the Trustee to perform any 98 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. (b) The Trustee may execute any of the trusts or powers hereunder or perform any duties hereunder either directly or by or through agents or attorneys or a custodian or nominee, provided that the Trustee shall not be responsible for any misconduct or negligence on the part if any agent or attorney appointed with due care by it hereunder. (c) The Trustee shall not be liable for any action it takes or omits to take in good faith which it believes to be authorized or within its rights or powers; provided, that the Trustee's conduct does not constitute willful misconduct, negligence or bad faith. (d) The Trustee may consult with counsel, and any Opinion of Counsel with respect to legal matters relating to this Agreement and the Certificates shall be full and complete authorization and protection from liability in respect to any action taken, omitted or suffered by it hereunder in good faith and in accordance with any Opinion of Counsel of such counsel. (e) In the event that the Trustee is also acting as Master Servicer hereunder, the rights and protections afforded to the Trustee pursuant to this Article VII shall be afforded to such Master Servicer. (f) The permissive rights of the Trustee enumerated herein shall not be construed as duties. (g) In order to comply with its duties under the USA Patriot Act of 2001, the Securities Administrator shall obtain and verify certain documentation from certain other parties to this Agreement, including, but not limited to, each party's name, address, and other identifying information. (h) Should the Trustee deem the nature of any action required on its part to be unclear, the Trustee may require prior to such action that it be provided by the Depositor with reasonable further instructions. (i) Any permissive right to the Trustee enumerated hereunder shall not be construed as a duty. SECTION 7.03 Trustee Not Liable for Certificates. The Trustee makes no representations as to the validity or sufficiency of this Agreement or of the Certificates or of any Mortgage Loan, or related document save that the Trustee represents that, assuming due execution and delivery by the other parties hereto, this Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by it and constitutes its valid and binding obligation, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms except that such enforceability may be subject to (a) applicable bankruptcy and insolvency laws and other laws affecting the enforcement of the rights of creditors generally, and (b) general principles of equity regardless of whether such enforcement is considered in a proceeding in equity or at law. The Trustee shall not be accountable for the use or application by the Depositor of funds paid to the Depositor in 99 consideration of the assignment of the Mortgage Loans to the Trust Fund by the Depositor or for the use or application of any funds deposited into the Custodial Account, Distribution Account or any other fund or account maintained with respect to the Certificates. The Trustee shall not be responsible for the legality or validity of this Agreement or the validity, priority, perfection or sufficiency of the security for the Certificates issued or intended to be issued hereunder. The Trustee shall not have any 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 or to record this Agreement. SECTION 7.04 Trustee May Own Certificates. The Trustee and any Affiliate or agent of the Trustee, in its individual or any other capacity may become the owner or pledgee of Certificates and may transact banking and trust business with the other parties hereto and their Affiliates with the same rights it would have if it were not the Trustee or such Affiliate or agent. SECTION 7.05 Eligibility Requirements for Trustee. The Trustee hereunder shall at all times be (i) an institution insured by the FDIC, (ii) a corporation or national banking association, organized and doing business under the laws of any State or the United States of America, authorized under such laws to exercise corporate trust powers, having a combined capital and surplus of not less than $50,000,000 and subject to supervision or examination by federal or state authority and (iii) not an Affiliate of the Servicer, the Master Servicer or the Securities Administrator. If such corporation or national banking association 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, the combined capital and surplus of such corporation or national banking association shall be deemed to be its combined capital and surplus as set forth in its most recent report of condition so published. In case at any time the Trustee shall cease to be eligible in accordance with provisions of this Section, the Trustee shall resign immediately in the manner and with the effect specified in Section 7.06. SECTION 7.06 Resignation and Removal of Trustee. (a) The Trustee may at any time resign and be discharged from the trust hereby created by giving written notice thereof to the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer and the Securities Administrator. Upon receiving such notice of resignation, the Depositor will promptly appoint a successor trustee by written instrument, one copy of which instrument shall be delivered to the resigning Trustee, one copy to the successor trustee and one copy each to the Servicer, the Master Servicer and the Securities Administrator. If no successor trustee shall have been so appointed and shall have accepted appointment within 30 days after the giving of such notice of resignation, the resigning Trustee may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a successor trustee. (b) If at any time (i) the Trustee shall cease to be eligible in accordance with the provisions of Section 7.05 and shall fail to resign after written request therefor by the Depositor, (ii) the Trustee shall become incapable of acting, or shall be adjudged a bankrupt or insolvent, or 100 a receiver of the Trustee of its property shall be appointed, or any public officer shall take charge or control of the Trustee or of its property or affairs for the purpose of rehabilitation, conservation or liquidation, (iii) the Trustee shall fail to observe or perform in any material respect any of the covenants or agreements of the Trustee contained in this Agreement or (iv) the continued use of the Trustee would result in a downgrading, withdrawal or qualification of the rating by any Rating Agency of any Class of Offered Certificates with a rating, then the Depositor shall remove the Trustee and the Depositor shall appoint a successor trustee by written instrument, one copy of which instrument shall be delivered to the Trustee, one copy to the successor trustee and one copy each to the Servicer, the Master Servicer and the Securities Administrator. (c) The Holders of a Majority in Interest of the Certificates may at any time upon 30 days written notice to the Trustee and to the Depositor remove the Trustee by such written instrument, signed by such Holders or their attorney-in-fact duly authorized, one copy of which instrument shall be delivered to the Depositor, one copy to the Trustee and one copy each to the Servicer, the Master Servicer and the Securities Administrator. The Depositor shall thereupon appoint a successor trustee in accordance with this Section mutually acceptable to the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer and the Securities Administrator. (d) Any resignation or removal of the Trustee and appointment of a successor trustee pursuant to any of the provisions of this Section shall become effective upon acceptance of appointment by the successor trustee as provided in Section 7.07. SECTION 7.07 Successor Trustee. (a) Any successor trustee appointed as provided in Section 7.06 shall execute, acknowledge and deliver to the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator and to its predecessor trustee an instrument accepting such appointment hereunder, and thereupon the resignation or removal of the predecessor trustee shall become effective and such successor trustee, 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 herein. A predecessor trustee shall deliver to the successor trustee, all Mortgage Files and documents and statements related to each Mortgage File held by it hereunder, if any, and shall duly assign, transfer, deliver and pay over to the successor trustee the entire Trust Fund, together with all necessary instruments of transfer and assignment or other documents properly executed necessary to effect such transfer and such of the records or copies thereof maintained by the predecessor trustee in the administration hereof as may be requested by the successor trustee and shall thereupon be discharged from all duties and responsibilities under this Agreement. In addition, the successor Trustee and the predecessor trustee shall execute and deliver such other instruments and do such other things as may reasonably be required to more fully and certainly vest and confirm in the successor trustee all such rights, powers, duties and obligations. (b) No successor trustee shall accept appointment as provided in this Section unless at the time of such appointment such successor trustee shall be eligible under the provisions of Section 7.05. 101 (c) Upon acceptance of appointment by a successor trustee as provided in this Section, the predecessor trustee shall mail notice of the succession of such trustee hereunder to all Holders of Certificates at their addresses as shown in the Certificate Register and to any Rating Agency. The expenses of such mailing shall be borne by the predecessor trustee. SECTION 7.08 Merger or Consolidation of Trustee. Any Person into which the Trustee may be merged or with which it may be consolidated, or any Person resulting from any merger, conversion or consolidation to which the Trustee shall be a party, or any Persons succeeding to the business of the Trustee, shall be the successor to the Trustee 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 that such Person shall be eligible under the provisions of Section 7.05. SECTION 7.09 Appointment of Co-Trustee or Separate Trustee. (a) Notwithstanding any other provisions hereof, at any time the Trustee, the Depositor or a Holder of a Majority in Interest of each Class of Certificates shall have the power from time to time to appoint one or more Persons, approved by the Trustee, to act either as co-trustees jointly with the Trustee, or as separate trustees, or as custodians, for the purpose of holding title to, foreclosing or otherwise taking action with respect to any Mortgage Loan outside the state where the Trustee has its principal place of business where such separate trustee or co-trustee is necessary or advisable (or the Trustee has been advised by the Trustee that such separate trustee or co-trustee is necessary or advisable) under the laws of any state in which a property securing a Mortgage Loan is located or for the purpose of otherwise conforming to any legal requirement, restriction or condition in any state in which a property securing a Mortgage Loan is located or in any state in which any portion of the Trust Fund is located. The separate Trustees, co-trustees, or custodians so appointed shall be trustees or custodians for the benefit of all the Certificateholders and shall have such powers, rights and remedies as shall be specified in the instrument of appointment; provided, however, that no such appointment shall, or shall be deemed to, constitute the appointee an agent of the Trustee. (b) Every separate trustee, co-trustee, and custodian shall, to the extent permitted by law, be appointed and act subject to the following provisions and conditions: (i) all powers, duties, obligations and rights conferred upon the Trustee in respect of the receipt, custody and payment of moneys shall be exercised solely by the Trustee; (ii) all other 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, co-trustee, or custodian jointly, except to the extent that under any law of any jurisdiction in which any particular act or acts are to be performed 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 Fund or any portion thereof in any such jurisdiction, shall be exercised and performed by such separate trustee, co-trustee, or custodian; 102 (iii) no trustee or custodian hereunder shall be personally liable by reason of any act or omission of any other trustee or custodian hereunder; and (iv) the Trustee or the Certificateholders evidencing a Majority in Interest of the Voting Interests may at any time accept the resignation of or remove any separate trustee, co-trustee or custodian, so appointed by it or them, if such resignation or removal does not violate the other terms of this Agreement. (c) 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, co-trustee or custodian shall refer to this Agreement and the conditions of this Article VII. 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 given to the Trustee. (d) Any separate trustee, co-trustee or custodian 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, co-trustee or custodian 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. (e) No separate trustee, co-trustee or custodian hereunder shall be required to meet the terms of eligibility as a successor trustee under Section 7.05 and no notice to Certificateholders of the appointment shall be required under Section 7.07. (f) The Trustee agrees to instruct the co-trustees, if any, to the extent necessary to fulfill the Trustee's obligations hereunder. (g) The Trustee shall pay the reasonable compensation of the co-trustees requested by the Trustee to be so appointed (which compensation shall not reduce any compensation payable to the Trustee) and, if paid by the Trustee, shall be a reimbursable expense pursuant to Section 7.11. SECTION 7.10 Indemnification of Trustee. The Trustee and its directors, officers, employees and agents shall be entitled to indemnification from the Trust Fund for any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal proceeding or incurred without negligence or willful misconduct on their part, arising out of, or in connection with, the acceptance or administration of the trusts created hereunder or in connection with the performance of their duties hereunder, including any applicable fees and expenses payable pursuant to Section 7.11 and the costs and expenses of defending themselves against any claim in connection with the exercise or performance of any of their powers or duties hereunder. 103 Such compensation and reimbursement shall not be limited by any provision of law in regard to compensation of a trustee of an express trust. The provisions of this Section 7.10 shall survive any termination of this Agreement and the resignation or removal of the Trustee and shall be construed to include, but not be limited to any loss, liability or expense under any environmental law. SECTION 7.11 Fees and Expenses of Trustee. The Trustee shall be entitled to a fee payable by the Master Servicer from the Master Servicing Fee. The Trustee shall be entitled to reimbursement by the Trust Fund of all reasonable expenses, disbursements and advances incurred or made by the Trustee in accordance with this Agreement (including fees and expenses of its counsel and all persons not regularly in its employment), except for expenses, disbursements and advances incurred by the Trustee in the routine administration of its duties hereunder and any such expenses arising from its negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct. ARTICLE VIII TRUST ADMINISTRATION SECTION 8.01 Distribution Account. (a) The Securities Administrator shall establish and maintain accounts (the "Distribution Account"), designated "Distribution Account of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Securities Administrator, f/b/o Luminent Mortgage Trust 2006-6." The Distribution Account shall be established as an Eligible Account. All funds required to be deposited in the Distribution Account shall be held in trust for the Trustee until withdrawn in accordance with Section 8.05. The Securities Administrator shall segregate and hold all funds collected and received pursuant to Servicing Agreements separate and apart from any of its own funds and general assets. Within five Business Days following any request of the Trustee, the Securities Administrator shall provide the Trustee with written confirmation of the existence of such Distribution Account. (b) Funds on deposit in the Distribution Account may be invested at the direction of the Master Servicer, but only in Permitted Investments selected by the Master Servicer, which Permitted Investments shall mature not later than the Distribution Date next following the date of such investment. All income and gain realized from any such investment shall be for the benefit of the Master Servicer. The amount of any losses incurred in respect of any such investments shall be deposited in the Distribution Account by the Master Servicer out of its own funds immediately as such losses are realized. (c) The Distribution Account shall initially be maintained at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. If an existing Distribution Account ceases to be an Eligible Account, the Securities Administrator shall establish a new Distribution Account that is an Eligible Account within ten days and transfer all funds and investment property on deposit in such existing Distribution Account into such new Distribution Account. The Securities Administrator shall give to the Master Servicer and the Trustee prior written notice of the name and address of any other 104 depository institution at which the Distribution Account is maintained and the account number of such Distribution Account. (d) The Securities Administrator shall promptly upon receipt deposit or cause to be deposited into the Distribution Account all amounts received by it from any Servicer pursuant to the provisions of the respective Servicing Agreements. On each Distribution Date, the entire amount on deposit in the Distribution Account (subject to permitted withdrawals) shall be applied to make the required distributions of principal and/or interest on each Class of Certificates. (e) The Securities Administrator shall make withdrawals from the Distribution Account only for the purposes set forth in Section 8.05 and for the following purposes: (i) to withdraw amounts deposited in the Distribution Account in error; (ii) to reimburse the Master Servicer or the related Servicer, as applicable, for Monthly Advances or Servicing Advances made by any such party, such right to reimbursement pursuant to this subclause (ii) being limited to amounts received on or in respect of a particular Mortgage Loan (including, for this purpose, Liquidation Proceeds and Insurance Proceeds, to the extent related to such Mortgage Loan) which represent late recoveries (net of the applicable portion of the applicable Servicing Fee) of payments of principal or interest on a Mortgage Loan respecting which any such Advance was made, it being understood, in the case of any such reimbursement, that the Master Servicer's or any Servicer's right thereto shall be prior to the rights of the Certificateholders; (iii) to reimburse the Master Servicer or the related Servicer following a final liquidation of a Mortgage Loan for any previously unreimbursed Monthly Advances made by any such party (A) that such party determines in good faith will not be recoverable from amounts representing late recoveries of payments of principal or interest respecting the particular Mortgage Loan as to which such Advance was made or from Liquidation Proceeds or Insurance Proceeds with respect to such Mortgage Loan and/or (B) to the extent that such unreimbursed Monthly Advances exceed the related Liquidation Proceeds or Insurance Proceeds, it being understood, in the case of each such reimbursement, that the Master Servicer's or any Servicer's right thereto shall be prior to the rights of the Certificateholders; (iv) to reimburse the Master Servicer or the related Servicer from related Liquidation Proceeds for amounts expended by it in good faith in connection with the restoration of the related Mortgaged Property and, to the extent that Liquidation Proceeds after such reimbursement exceed the unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan, together with accrued and unpaid interest thereon at the applicable Mortgage Rate less the applicable Servicing Fee Rate for such Mortgage Loan to the Due Date next succeeding the date of its receipt of such Liquidation Proceeds, to pay to itself or the related Servicer out of such excess the amount of any unpaid assumption fees, late payment charges or other Mortgagor charges on the related Mortgage Loan and to retain any excess remaining thereafter as additional servicing compensation, it being understood, in the case of any such reimbursement or payment, that such Master Servicer's or any Servicer's right thereto shall be prior to the rights of the Certificateholders; 105 (v) to pay to the Seller or any Servicer, as applicable, with respect to each Mortgage Loan or REO Property acquired in respect thereof that has been purchased pursuant to this Agreement, all amounts received thereon and not remitted on the date on which the related purchase was effected, and to pay to the applicable party any Monthly Advances and Servicing Advances to the extent specified in the definition of Repurchase Price; (vi) to the extent not paid by the related Servicer, to pay any insurance premium with respect to a Mortgage Loan; (vii) to pay to the Master Servicer income earned on the investment of funds on deposit in the Distribution Account; (viii) on or immediately prior to each Distribution Date, to pay to the Master Servicer the Master Servicing Fee; (ix) to make payment of expenses and indemnities to itself, the Master Servicer, the Trustee, the Custodian and the related Servicer pursuant to any provision of this Agreement, the Custodial Agreement or any Servicing Agreement; (x) to reimburse a successor master servicer (solely in its capacity as successor master servicer), for any fee or advance occasioned by a termination of the Master Servicer, and the assumption of such duties by the Trustee or a successor master servicer appointed by the Trustee pursuant to Section 5.09, in each case to the extent not reimbursed by the terminated Master Servicer, it being understood, in the case of any such reimbursement or payment, that the right of the Master Servicer or the Trustee thereto shall be prior to the rights of the Certificateholders; and (xi) to clear and terminate the Distribution Account pursuant to Article XI. In connection with withdrawals pursuant to subclauses (ii), (iii) and (v) above, the Master Servicer's or the Servicer's or such other Person's entitlement thereto is limited to collections or other recoveries on the related Mortgage Loan. The Securities Administrator shall therefore keep and maintain a separate accounting for each Mortgage Loan for the purpose of justifying any withdrawal from the Distribution Account it maintains pursuant to such subclauses. SECTION 8.02 Reserve Account (a) The Securities Administrator shall establish and maintain a time, demand or deposit account ("Reserve Account") designated "Reserve Account of HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as trustee f/b/o Luminent Mortgage Trust 2006-6." The Reserve Account shall be established as an Eligible Account. All funds required to be deposited in the Reserve Account shall be held for the benefit of the Certificateholders until withdrawn in accordance with Section 8.02(b). The Securities Administrator shall deposit in the Reserve Account on the date received by it, any Net WAC Cap Carryover Amounts received for the related Distribution Date pursuant to Section 8.05, which amounts shall be maintained separate and apart from any of the Securities Administrator's own fund and general assets. Funds in the Reserve Account shall not be invested. Any amounts remaining in the Reserve Account when it is closed shall be payable to the Class C Certificates. 106 (b) On each Distribution Date, the Securities Administrator shall withdraw from the Reserve Account any amounts deposited in the Reserve Account pursuant to Section 8.05(a)(iii)(V), and apply it in the following order of priority: (i) to the Class A Certificates (other than the Class A-2A Certificates prior to the Termination of the Cap Agreement), and to the REMIC Regular Interest portion of the Class 2-A2 Certificates pro rata, any Net WAC Cap Carryover Amount for such Class to the extent remaining unpaid; (ii) to the Class B-1 Certificates, any Net WAC Cap Carryover Amount for such Class to the extent remaining unpaid; (iii) to the Class B-2 Certificates, any Net WAC Cap Carryover Amount for such Class to the extent remaining unpaid; (iv) to the Class B-3 Certificates, any Net WAC Cap Carryover Amount for such Class to the extent remaining unpaid; (v) to the Class B-4 Certificates, any Net WAC Cap Carryover Amount for such Class to the extent remaining unpaid; (vi) to the Class B-5 Certificates, any Net WAC Cap Carryover Amount for such Class to the extent remaining unpaid; (vii) to the Class B-6 Certificates, any Net WAC Cap Carryover Amount for such Class to the extent remaining unpaid; (viii) to the Class B-7 Certificates, any Net WAC Cap Carryover Amount for such Class to the extent remaining unpaid; (ix) to the Class B-8 Certificates, any Net WAC Cap Carryover Amount for such Class to the extent remaining unpaid; (x) to the Class B-9 Certificates, any Net WAC Cap Carryover Amount for such Class to the extent remaining unpaid; and (xi) to the Class C Certificates, any remaining amount on deposit in the Reserve Account. (c) The Reserve Account shall not be an asset of any REMIC created pursuant to this Agreement. The Reserve Account will constitute an "outside reserve fund" for purposes of the REMIC Provisions. The beneficial owner of the Reserve Account is the Class C Certificateholder. For all federal tax purposes, amounts transferred or reimbursed to the Reserve Account in respect of the Class C Distribution Amount shall be treated as a distribution by the Securities Administrator from REMIC II to the Class C Interest and from the Class C Interest to the Class C Certificateholder. 107 (d) Any Net WAC Cap Carryover Amounts (exclusive of payments from the Cap Agreement) paid by the Securities Administrator pursuant to this Section 8.02 to the Class C Certificates shall be accounted for by the Securities Administrator as amounts paid first as a distribution from REMIC II to the holder of Class C Interest and from the holder of the Class C Interest to the Class C Certificates and then to the relevant Certificates from the Reserve Account. In addition, the Securities Administrator shall account for the rights of Holders of the Class A and Class B Certificates to receive payments of Net WAC Cap Carryover Amounts as rights in limited recourse interest rate cap contracts written by the Class C Certificates in favor of the Holders of the Class A Certificates and Class B Certificates. (e) For federal tax return and information reporting, the right of the Holders of the Class A and Class B Certificates to receive payments under this Section shall be assigned a value of zero. SECTION 8.03 Calculation of LIBOR. (a) With respect to each Distribution Date, one-month LIBOR will equal the interbank offered rate for one-month United States dollar deposits in the London market as quoted on Telerate Page 3750 as of 11:00 A.M., London time, on the second London Business Day prior to the first day of the related Accrual Period. "Telerate Page 3750" means the display designated as page 3750 on the Moneyline Telerate and after December 31, 2006, the display designated as Reuters LIBOR01 on Reuters, or any other page as may replace page 3750 on that service for the purpose of displaying London interbank offered rates of major banks. If the rate does not appear on the page or any other page as may replace that page on that service (or if that service is no longer offered, any other service for displaying LIBOR or comparable rates as may be selected by the Securities Administrator after consultation with the Depositor), the rate will be the reference bank rate. (b) The reference bank rate will be determined on the basis of the rates at which deposits in U.S. Dollars are offered by the reference banks, which shall be three major banks that are engaged in transactions in the London interbank market, selected by the Securities Administrator after consultation with the Depositor, as of 11:00 A.M., London time, on the day that is two LIBOR Business Days prior to the first day of the related Accrual Period to prime banks in the London interbank market for a period of one month in amounts equal to the aggregate Certificate Principal Balances of the Certificates. The Securities Administrator will request the principal London office of each of the reference banks to provide a quotation of its rate. If at least two quotations are provided, the rate will be the arithmetic mean of the quotations. If on the related date fewer than two quotations are provided as requested, the rate will be the arithmetic mean of the rates quoted by one or more major banks in New York City, selected by the Securities Administrator after consultation with the Depositor, as of 11:00 A.M., New York City time, on the date for loans in U.S. Dollars to leading European banks for a period of one month in amounts equal to the aggregate Certificate Principal Balances of the Certificates. If no quotations can be obtained, the rate will be one-month LIBOR for the prior Distribution Date. The establishment of one-month LIBOR on each Interest Determination Date by the Securities Administrator and the Securities Administrator's calculation of the rate of interest applicable to the related Certificates for the related Interest Accrual Period shall, in the absence of manifest error, be final and binding. 108 SECTION 8.04 Supplemental Interest Trust. (a) A separate trust is hereby established (the "Supplemental Interest Trust"), into which the Depositor shall deposit the Cap Agreement. The Supplemental Interest Trust shall be maintained by the Securities Administrator, which is hereby appointed Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee and hereby accepts such appointment. No later than the Closing Date, the Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee shall establish and maintain a separate, segregated trust account (the "Cap Account") to be held in the Supplemental Interest Trust, titled, "Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee, in trust for Luminent Mortgage Trust 2006-6." The 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 Trustee held pursuant to this Agreement. Amounts therein shall be held uninvested. (b) On each Distribution Date, the Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee shall deposit into the Cap Account any amounts received by it from the Cap Provider. The Cap Account shall be an "outside reserve fund" for federal income tax purposes, and shall not be an asset of any Trust REMIC. (c) For federal income tax purposes, the Supplemental Interest Trust shall be owned by the holder of the Class A-2A Certificates. (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 Cap Agreement shall be deemed to be an obligation of the Supplemental Interest Trust. (e) With respect to the failure of the Cap Provider to perform any of its obligations under the Cap Agreement, the breach by the Cap Provider of any of its representations and warranties made pursuant to the Cap Agreement or the termination of the Cap Agreement, the Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee shall send any notices and make any demands, on behalf of the Supplemental Interest Trust, as are required under the Cap Agreement. (f) The Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee shall treat the Holders of the Class A-2A Certificates as having entered into a notional principal contract. Pursuant to each such notional principal contract, all Holders of Class A-2A Certificates shall be treated as having agreed to pay, on each Distribution Date, to the Cap Provider an aggregate amount equal to the (i) the amount payable on such Distribution Date on the REMIC II Regular Interest corresponding to such Class of Certificates in respect of Net WAC Rate Carryover Amounts and Additional Negative Amortization Carryover Amounts. In addition, pursuant to such notional principal contract, the Cap Provider shall be treated as having agreed to pay Net WAC Cap Carryover Amounts and Additional Negative Amortization Amounts to the Holders of the Class A-2A 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 attributable to any Net WAC Cap Carryover Amounts and Additional Negative Amortization Carryover Amounts shall be treated 109 for tax purposes as having been received by the Holders of such Certificates in respect of the corresponding REMIC II Regular Interest and as having been paid by such Holders to the Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee pursuant to the notional principal contract. Thus, each Class A-2A Certificate shall be treated as representing not only ownership of a REMIC II Regular Interest, but also ownership of an interest in, and obligations with respect to, a notional principal contract related to the Cap Agreement. For tax reporting purposes, the value of the notional principal contract will be $60,012.96. (g) The Securities Administrator, in its capacity as Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee, is hereby directed to execute and deliver, on behalf of the Supplemental Interest Trust, the Cap Agreement on the Closing Date. The Supplement Interest Trust Trustee may, and at the direction of a Majority In Interest of the Certificates shall, exercise any right that the Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee may have to designate an "Early Termination Date" under the Cap Agreement upon the occurrence of an "Event of Default" or a "Termination Event" thereunder of which a Responsible Officer of the Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee has actual knowledge. Upon the occurrence of an "Early Termination Date" under the Cap Agreement, the Depositor shall use reasonable efforts to replace the Cap Agreement with one that is furnished by a replacement for the Cap Provider acceptable to each Rating Agency, and the Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee shall hold in trust any amount that is paid to it by the Cap Provider in respect of any such "Early Termination Date" and apply such amount to the purchase of the related replacement. If any portion of such amount cannot be so used (either because a replacement for the Cap Agreement is not available or such amount exceeds the amount necessary to purchase such replacement), the Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee shall deposit such portion in the Reserve Account. If such amount is insufficient to purchase a replacement for the Cap Agreement, the Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee shall apply such amount to replace so much of the Cap Agreement as it is possible to replace with such amount. If the Cap Provider transfers its rights and obligations under the Cap Agreement to another party in accordance therewith or the Cap Agreement is replaced with one that is furnished by a replacement for the Cap Provider acceptable to each Rating Agency in accordance with this Agreement, then the Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee is hereby instructed to execute and deliver the related replacement for or novation of the Cap Agreement. In addition, for any period that and for so long as the Securities Administrator is required to file any report with the Commission pursuant to this Agreement, the Depositor shall furnish to the Securities Administrator, within five (5) Business Days prior to each Distribution Date, the "significance estimate" of the Cap Agreement calculated in accordance with Item 1115 of Regulation AB as of the last Business Day of the immediately preceding calendar month. Upon its receipt from the Depositor of each "significance estimate" for the Cap Agreement, the Securities Administrator shall, on the basis of such "significance estimate," calculate the Cap Agreement's "significance percentage" of the Class Certificate Balance of the Class A-2A Certificates as of the date of such "significance estimate" in accordance with Item 1115 of Regulation AB. If the "significance percentage" meets either of the thresholds detailed in Item 1115(b)(1) or 1115(b)(2) of Regulation AB, the Securities Administrator will provide written notice to the Depositor. The Depositor shall be obligated to obtain from the Cap Provider any information required under Regulation AB to the extent required under the Cap Agreement and to provide to the Securities Administrator any information that may be required to be included in any Form 10-D, Form 8-K or Form 10-K relating to the Cap Agreement or written notification 110 instructing the Securities Administrator that filings regarding the Cap Provider are not necessary for such Distribution Date. The Depositor shall be responsible for any reasonable fees and expenses assessed or incurred by the Securities Administrator in connection with the filing of any Form 10-D, Form 8-K or Form 10-K relating to the Cap Agreement pursuant to this section. SECTION 8.05 Priorities of Distribution. (a) On each Distribution Date, the Securities Administrator shall withdraw Available Funds then on deposit in the Distribution Account and apply such funds in the following order of priority: (i) the Interest Distribution Amount for such Distribution Date shall be distributed in the following order of priority: (A) concurrently, to the Class A Certificates, pro rata, based upon the amount that the Adjusted Accrued Certificate Interest for such Class bears to the aggregate Adjusted Accrued Certificate Interest for all Class A Certificates for such Distribution Date, (in addition, with respect to the Class A-2A Certificates, from any payments made by the Cap Provider to the Supplemental Interest Trust, used solely to pay such Certificate's Accrued Certificate Interest for such Distribution Date), to make payments of Accrued Certificate Interest for such Class; (B) to the Class B-1 Certificates, its Adjusted Accrued Certificate Interest for such Distribution Date; (C) to the Class B-2 Certificates, its Adjusted Accrued Certificate Interest for such Distribution Date; (D) to the Class B-3 Certificates, its Adjusted Accrued Certificate Interest for such Distribution Date; (E) to the Class B-4 Certificates, its Adjusted Accrued Certificate Interest for such Distribution Date; (F) to the Class B-5 Certificates, its Adjusted Accrued Certificate Interest for such Distribution Date; (G) to the Class B-6 Certificates, its Adjusted Accrued Certificate Interest for such Distribution Date; (H) to the Class B-7 Certificates, its Adjusted Accrued Certificate Interest for such Distribution Date; (I) to the Class B-8 Certificates, its Adjusted Accrued Certificate Interest for such Distribution Date; (J) to the Class B-9 Certificates, its Adjusted Accrued Certificate Interest for such Distribution Date; and 111 (K) any remaining amount, for distribution as Excess Cash Flow pursuant to clause (iii) of this Section 8.05(a). (ii) The Principal Distribution Amount shall be distributed in the following order of priority: (A) on any Distribution Date prior to the Stepdown Date or if a Trigger Event is in effect on such Distribution Date, the Principal Distribution Amount for such Distribution Date shall be distributed in the following order of priority: (1) concurrently, to the Class A Certificates, pro rata, based upon the amount that the Certificate Principal Balance for such Class bears to the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance for the Class A Certificates (both determined on the close of business on the Business Day immediately preceding such Distribution Date), in reduction of their Certificate Principal Balances, until reduced to zero; (2) to the Class B-1 Certificates, in reduction of its Certificate Principal Balance, until reduced to zero; (3) to the Class B-2 Certificates, in reduction of its Certificate Principal Balance, until reduced to zero; (4) to the Class B-3 Certificates, in reduction of its Certificate Principal Balance, until reduced to zero; (5) to the Class B-4 Certificates, in reduction of its Certificate Principal Balance, until reduced to zero; (6) to the Class B-5 Certificates, in reduction of its Certificate Principal Balance, until reduced to zero; (7) to the Class B-6 Certificates, in reduction of its Certificate Principal Balance, until reduced to zero; (8) to the Class B-7 Certificates, in reduction of its Certificate Principal Balance, until reduced to zero; (9) to the Class B-8 Certificates, in reduction of its Certificate Principal Balance, until reduced to zero; (10) to the Class B-9 Certificates, in reduction of its Certificate Principal Balance, until reduced to zero; and (11) any remaining amount, for distribution as Excess Cash Flow pursuant to clause (iii) of this Section 8.05(a). 112 (B) on any other Distribution Date on or after the Stepdown Date and if a Trigger Event is not in effect, the Principal Distribution Amount for such Distribution Date shall be distributed in the following order of priority: (1) concurrently, an amount up to the Senior Principal Distribution Amount for such Distribution Date, to the Class A Certificates, pro rata, based upon the amount that the Certificate Principal Balance for such Class bears to the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance for the Class A Certificates (both determined on the close of business on the Business Day immediately preceding such Distribution Date), in reduction of their Certificate Principal Balances until reduced to zero; (2) an amount up to the Class B-1 Certificate Principal Distribution Amount, to the Class B-1 Certificates, in reduction of its Certificate Principal Balance, until reduced to zero; (3) an amount up to the Class B-2 Certificate Principal Distribution Amount, to the Class B-2 Certificates, in reduction of its Certificate Principal Balance, until reduced to zero; (4) an amount up to the Class B-3 Certificate Principal Distribution Amount, to the Class B-3 Certificates, in reduction of its Certificate Principal Balance, until reduced to zero; (5) an amount up to the Class B-4 Certificate Principal Distribution Amount, to the Class B-4 Certificates, in reduction of its Certificate Principal Balance, until reduced to zero; (6) an amount up to the Class B-5 Certificate Principal Distribution Amount, to the Class B-5 Certificates, in reduction of its Certificate Principal Balance, until reduced to zero; (7) an amount up to the Class B-6 Certificate Principal Distribution Amount, to the Class B-6 Certificates, in reduction of its Certificate Principal Balance, until reduced to zero; (8) an amount up to the Class B-7 Certificate Principal Distribution Amount, to the Class B-7 Certificates, in reduction of its Certificate Principal Balance, until reduced to zero; (9) an amount up to the Class B-8 Certificate Principal Distribution Amount, to the Class B-8 Certificates, in reduction of its Certificate Principal Balance, until reduced to zero; (10) an amount up to the Class B-9 Certificate Principal Distribution Amount, to the Class B-9 Certificates, in reduction of its Certificate Principal Balance, until reduced to zero; 113 (11) any remaining amount, for distribution as Excess Cash Flow pursuant to clause (iii) of this Section 8.05(a). (iii) Excess Cash Flow, if any, for such Distribution Date shall be distributed in the following order of priority: (A) to distribute an amount up to the Overcollateralization Deficiency Amount for such Distribution Date as principal, to be distributed pursuant to clause (ii) of this Section 8.05(a); (B) concurrently, to the Class A Certificates, pro rata, based upon the amount that the Accrued Certificate Interest for such Class bears to the aggregate Accrued Certificate Interest for all Class A Certificates for such Distribution Date, to pay, pro rata, any Unpaid Interest Distribution Amounts for such Class for such Distribution Date (but only to the extent of any unpaid Accrued Certificate Interest for such Class for such Distribution Date) and any Additional Negative Amortization Carryover Amounts for such Class; provided, however, that if the Cap Agreement is in effect on such Distribution Date, any amount allocated to pay any Additional Negative Amortization Carryover Amount for the Class A-2A Certificates shall be paid to the Supplemental Interest Trust for the benefit of the Cap Provider on such Distribution Date; (C) concurrently, to the Class A Certificates, pro rata, to reduce any Applied Realized Loss Amount allocated to such Class on such Distribution Date; (D) to the Class B-1 Certificates, to pay, pro rata, any Unpaid Interest Distribution Amounts for such Class for such Distribution Date (but only to the extent of any unpaid Accrued Certificate Interest for such Distribution Date for such Class) and any Additional Negative Amortization Carryover Amounts for such Class; (E) to the Class B-1 Certificates, to reduce any Applied Realized Loss Amount allocated to such Class on such Distribution Date; (F) to the Class B-2 Certificates, to pay, pro rata, any Unpaid Interest Distribution Amounts for such Class for such Distribution Date (but only to the extent of any unpaid Accrued Certificate Interest for such Distribution Date for such Class) and any Additional Negative Amortization Carryover Amounts for such Class; (G) to the Class B-2 Certificates, to reduce any Applied Realized Loss Amount allocated to such Class on such Distribution Date; (H) to the Class B-3 Certificates, to pay, pro rata, any Unpaid Interest Distribution Amounts for such Class for such Distribution Date (but only to the extent of any unpaid Accrued Certificate Interest for such Distribution Date for such Class) and any Additional Negative Amortization Carryover Amounts for such Class; 114 (I) to the Class B-3 Certificates, to reduce any Applied Realized Loss Amount allocated to such Class on such Distribution Date; (J) to the Class B-4 Certificates, to pay, pro rata, any Unpaid Interest Distribution Amounts for such Class for such Distribution Date (but only to the extent of any unpaid Accrued Certificate Interest for such Distribution Date for such Class) and any Additional Negative Amortization Carryover Amounts for such Class; (K) to the Class B-4 Certificates, to reduce any Applied Realized Loss Amount allocated to such Class on such Distribution Date; (L) to the Class B-5 Certificates, to pay, pro rata, any Unpaid Interest Distribution Amounts for such Class for such Distribution Date (but only to the extent of any unpaid Accrued Certificate Interest for such Distribution Date for such Class) and any Additional Negative Amortization Carryover Amounts for such Class; (M) to the Class B-5 Certificates, to reduce any Applied Realized Loss Amount allocated to such Class on such Distribution Date; (N) to the Class B-6 Certificates, to pay, pro rata, any Unpaid Interest Distribution Amounts for such Class for such Distribution Date (but only to the extent of any unpaid Accrued Certificate Interest for such Distribution Date for such Class) and any Additional Negative Amortization Carryover Amounts for such Class; (O) to the Class B-6 Certificates, to reduce any Applied Realized Loss Amount allocated to such Class on such Distribution Date; (P) to the Class B-7 Certificates, to pay, pro rata, any Unpaid Interest Distribution Amounts for such Class for such Distribution Date (but only to the extent of any unpaid Accrued Certificate Interest for such Distribution Date for such Class) and any Additional Negative Amortization Carryover Amounts for such Class; (Q) to the Class B-7 Certificates, to reduce any Applied Realized Loss Amount allocated to such Class on such Distribution Date; (R) to the Class B-8 Certificates, to pay, pro rata, any Unpaid Interest Distribution Amounts for such Class for such Distribution Date (but only to the extent of any unpaid Accrued Certificate Interest for such Distribution Date for such Class) and any Additional Negative Amortization Carryover Amounts for such Class; (S) to the Class B-8 Certificates, to reduce any Applied Realized Loss Amount allocated to such Class on such Distribution Date; 115 (T) to the Class B-9 Certificates, to pay, pro rata, any Unpaid Interest Distribution Amounts for such Class for such Distribution Date (but only to the extent of any unpaid Accrued Certificate Interest for such Distribution Date for such Class) and any Additional Negative Amortization Carryover Amounts for such Class; (U) to the Class B-9 Certificates, to reduce any Applied Realized Loss Amount allocated to such Class on such Distribution Date; (V) from amounts otherwise payable to the Class C Certificates, to the Reserve Account, an amount up to the aggregate unpaid Net WAC Cap Carryover Amounts for each Class of Certificates other than, on any Distribution Date on which the Cap Agreement is in effect, the Net WAC Cap Carryover Amount for the Class A-2A Certificates, which amount shall be paid to the Cap Provider on such Distribution Date; (W) from amounts otherwise payable to the Class C Certificates, to the Cap Account, an amount up to the Cap Termination Payment owing to the Cap Provider; (X) to the Class C Certificates, the Class C Distributable Amount; and (Y) to the Class R and RX Certificates (from their respective REMICs), any remaining amount. (b) Amounts distributed to the Residual Certificates pursuant to Section 8.05(a)(iii)(Y) on any Distribution Date shall be allocated among the Residual Interests represented thereby such that each such interest is allocated the excess of funds available to the related REMIC over required distributions to the REMIC Regular Interests and/or Regular Certificates of such REMIC on such Distribution Date. (c) Amounts in the Reserve Account will be applied on each Distribution Date as set forth in Section 8.02. Amounts in the Cap Account will be applied on each Distribution Date as set forth in Section 8.04. (d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Securities Administrator, as applicable, shall comply with all federal withholding requirements with respect to payments to Certificateholders of interest or original issue discount that the Securities Administrator reasonably believes are applicable under the Code. The consent of Certificateholders shall not be required for any such withholding. In the event the Securities Administrator withholds any amount from interest or original issue discount payments or advances thereof to any Certificateholder pursuant to federal withholding requirements, the Securities Administrator shall indicate the amount withheld to such Certificateholder. SECTION 8.06 Allocation of Realized Losses. (a) On or prior to each Determination Date, the Securities Administrator shall determine the total amount of Realized Losses with respect to the Prepayment Period related to 116 the Distribution Date based upon information from the Servicer. The Applied Realized Loss Amount for any Distribution Date shall be allocated in reduction of the Certificate Principal Balances of the Class B-9 Certificates, Class B-8 Certificates, Class B-7 Certificates, Class B-6 Certificates, Class B-5 Certificates, Class B-4 Certificates, Class B-3 Certificates, Class B-2 Certificates, Class B-1 Certificates, Class A-3 Certificates, Class A-2 Certificates and Class A-1 Certificates, in that order, and until the respective Certificate Principal Balance of each such Class has been reduced to zero. Any Applied Realized Loss Amount allocated to the Class A-2 Certificates shall be allocated, pro rata, based upon the Certificate Principal Balance of the related Class to the aggregate Certificate Principal Balances of the Class A-2 Certificates. (b) Any Applied Realized Loss Amount allocated to a Class of Certificates or any reduction in the Certificate Principal Balance of a Class of Certificates pursuant to Section 8.06(a) shall be allocated among the Certificates of such Class in proportion to their respective Certificate Principal Balance. (c) Any allocation of any Applied Realized Loss Amount to a Certificate or any reduction in the Certificate Principal Balance of a Certificate pursuant to Section 8.06(b) shall be accomplished by reducing the Certificate Principal Balance thereof immediately following the distributions made on the related Distribution Date in accordance with the definition of Certificate Principal Balance. (d) Any Subsequent Recoveries shall be included as part of the Principal Distribution Amount on the succeeding Distribution Date. On each Distribution Date, the Unpaid Realized Loss Amounts on the Classes of Certificates by the amount of Subsequent Recoveries for such Distribution Date, such reductions to be allocated to each Class of Certificates having an Unpaid Realized Loss Amount in reverse order of the allocation of Applied Realized Loss Amounts set forth in Section 8.06(a) until the Unpaid Realized Loss Amount for such Class is reduced to zero, and the Certificate Principal Balances of such Class or Classes shall be increased by the same amount. SECTION 8.07 REMIC Distributions. (a) On each Distribution Date, the following amounts, in the following order of priority, shall be distributed by REMIC I to REMIC II on account of the Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interests and distributed to the holders of the Class R Certificates (in respect of the Class R-I Interest), as the case may be: (i) first, to the extent of the Available Funds to each Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest, pro rata, in an amount equal to (A) the Uncertificated Interest for such Distribution Date (but only to the extent of the Interest Distribution Amount), plus (B) any amounts in respect thereof remaining unpaid from previous Distribution Dates to the extent that equivalent amounts are distributed to the REMIC II Regular Interests. Amounts payable as Uncertificated Interest in respect of Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTZZ shall be reduced and deferred when the REMIC I Overcollateralized Amount is less than the REMIC I Overcollateralization Target Amount, by the lesser of (x) the amount of such difference and (y) the Maximum LTZZ Uncertificated Interest Deferral Amount, and such amount shall be payable to each Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest (other than Uncertificated REMIC I Regular 117 Interest LTAA and Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTZZ) in the same proportion as the Overcollateralization Deficiency Amount is allocated to the Corresponding Certificates and the Uncertificated Principal Balance of Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTZZ shall be increased by such amount; (ii) to the Uncertificated REMIC I 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: (1) 98.00% of such remainder (other than amounts payable under clause (3) below), to Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTAA until the Uncertificated Principal Balance of such Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest is reduced to zero; (2) 2.00% of such remainder (other than amounts payable under clause (3) below) first, to each Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest (other than Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTAA and Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTZZ), 1.00% and in the same proportion as principal payments are allocated to the Corresponding Certificates, until the Uncertificated Principal Balance of such Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interests are reduced to zero and second, to Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTZZ, until the Uncertificated Principal Balance of such Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest is reduced to zero; and (3) any remaining amount to the Holders of the Class R Certificates (in respect of the Class R-I Interest); (iii) provided, however, that (i) 98.00% and (ii) 2.00% of any principal payments that are attributable to an Aggregate Overcollateralization Release Amount shall be allocated to (i) Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTAA and (ii) Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTZZ, respectively; and (iv) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary above, on each Distribution Date after making distributions of the Available Funds, including any Excess Cashflow distributed pursuant to Section 8.05(iii) distributions shall be deemed allocated such that: (A) 98.00% of any such amounts deemed allocated in respect of the aggregated Uncertificated Principal Balance of the Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interests shall be deemed allocated to REMIC I regular Interest LTAA; (B) 1.00% of any such amounts deemed allocated in respect of the aggregated Uncertificated Principal Balance of the Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interests shall be deemed allocated to the REMIC I Regular Interest related to its Corresponding REMIC II Regular Interest; (C) 1.00% of any such amounts deemed allocated in respect of the aggregated Uncertificated Principal Balance of the Uncertificated REMIC I 118 Regular Interests shall be deemed to be allocated to REMIC I Regular Interest LTZZ; (D) the Uncertificated Principal Balance of REMIC II Regular Interest LTZZ shall be increased by such amount pursuant to (iv)(B) above; (E) as of any date, the aggregate Uncertificated Principal Balance of the Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interests shall equal the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Certificates; and (F) the aggregate amount deemed distributed in respect of Uncertificated Interest with respect to the REMIC I Regular Interests shall equal and shall in no event exceed the aggregate amount of interest actually distributed to the REMIC II Regular Interests and any accrued and unpaid interest with respect to Uncertificated Interest shall be carried over and paid to the extent paid in the aggregate on the REMIC II Regular Interests on following Distribution Dates. (b) Amounts distributed to the Class A, Class B and Class C Certificates shall be deemed distributed to the Corresponding Class of Uncertificated REMIC II Regular Interests and then to the respective Corresponding Class of Certificates. (c) The following losses shall be deemed to be allocated as follows: all Realized Losses on the Mortgage Loans shall be deemed to be allocated on each Distribution Date to the following Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interests in the specified percentages, as follows: first, to Uncertificated Interest payable to (i) Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTAA and (ii) Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTZZ up to an aggregate amount equal to the REMIC I Interest Loss Allocation Amount, 98.00% and 2.00%, respectively; second, to the Uncertificated Principal Balances of Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTAA and Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTZZ up to an aggregate amount equal to the REMIC I Principal Loss Allocation Amount, 98.00% and 2.00%, respectively; third, to the Uncertificated Principal Balances of each such Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTAA, each corresponding REMIC I Marker Classes (in reverse order) and Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest LTZZ, 98.00%, 1.00% and 1.00%, respectively, until the Uncertificated Principal Balance of Uncertificated REMIC I Regular Interest has been reduced to zero; (d) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the above distributions in this Section 8.07 (other than with respect to the Certificates that are deemed distributions, and distributions of funds to the Certificates) shall be made only in accordance with Sections 8.05 and 8.06 hereof. (e) It is the intention of all of the parties hereto that the Class C Certificates receive all principal and interest and Prepayment Premiums received by the Trust on the Mortgage Loans that is not otherwise distributable to any other Class of Regular Certificates or REMIC Regular Interests other than as provided for in Section 8.05(iii). If the Securities Administrator determines that the Residual Certificates are entitled to any distributions, the Securities Administrator, prior to any such distribution to any Residual Certificate, shall notify the 119 Depositor of such impending distribution. Upon such notification, the Depositor will request an amendment to the Agreement to revise such mistake in the distribution provisions. The Residual Certificate Holders, by their acceptance of their Certificates, and the Master Servicer hereby agree and no further consent shall be necessary, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement. SECTION 8.08 Indemnification. (a) The Depositor, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator, the Custodian and the Trustee, and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator or the Trustee, shall be indemnified by the Trust Fund and held harmless against any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any audit, controversy or judicial proceeding relating to a governmental taxing authority or any legal action relating to this Agreement, the Cap Agreement, Custodial Agreement, any Servicing Agreement or the Certificates or any other unanticipated or extraordinary expense, other than any loss, liability or expense incurred by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or negligence (or gross negligence in the case of the Master Servicer, Securities Administrator, Custodian and Depositor) in the performance of such Person's duties hereunder or by reason of reckless disregard of such Person's obligations and duties hereunder. None of the Depositor, the Master Servicer, the Custodian or the Securities Administrator shall be under any obligation to appear in, prosecute or defend any legal action that is not incidental to its respective duties hereunder and which in its opinion may involve it in any expense or liability; provided, however, that each of the Depositor, the Master Servicer, the Custodian and the Securities Administrator may in its respective sole discretion undertake any such claim that it may deem necessary or desirable in respect of this Agreement (or Custodial Agreement) and the rights and duties of the parties hereto and interests of the Trustee and the Certificateholders hereunder. In such event, the legal expenses and costs of such action and any liability resulting therefrom shall be expenses, costs and liabilities of the Trust Fund, and the Depositor, the Master Servicer, the Custodian and the Securities Administrator shall be entitled to be reimbursed therefor out of the Distribution Account. (b) The Securities Administrator and its officers, directors, employees and agents will be entitled to recover from the Trust Fund from amounts held in the Distribution Account, and shall be indemnified from the Trust Fund for, all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses, disbursements, and advances, including costs of collection, upon any breach of this Agreement or any Event of Default or Termination Event under the Cap Agreement, or any loss, liability, expense, claim or legal action (including any pending or threatened claim or legal action) incurred or made by any of them in the performance of their duties under this Agreement (including the reasonable compensation, expenses and disbursements of its counsel), except any such expense, loss, liability, disbursement or advance as may arise from its gross negligence or intentional misconduct. If funds in the Distribution Account are insufficient therefor, the Securities Administrator shall recover such expenses from future funds deposited in the Distribution Account. Such compensation and reimbursement obligation shall not be limited by any provision of law in regard to the compensation of a Securities Administrator of an express trust. Such obligations shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the removal or resignation of the Securities Administrator. 120 ARTICLE IX THE CERTIFICATES SECTION 9.01 The Certificates. (a) The Certificates shall be substantially in the forms attached hereto as Exhibit A-1, Exhibit A-2, Exhibit A-3 and Exhibit A-4. The Certificates shall be issuable in registered form, in the initial Certificate Principal Balances or Notional Amounts, as applicable, minimum denominations and aggregate denominations per Class and with the Pass-Through Rates set forth in the Preliminary Statement. (b) Subject to Section 11.02, on each Distribution Date the Securities Administrator shall make distributions to each Certificateholder of record on the preceding Record Date either (i) by wire transfer in immediately available funds to the account of such holder at a bank or other entity having appropriate facilities therefor, if such Holder has so notified the Securities Administrator at least five Business Days prior to the related Record Date or (ii) by check mailed by first class mail to such Certificateholder at the address of such Holder appearing in the Certificate Register. (c) The Certificates shall be executed by manual or facsimile signature on behalf of the Securities Administrator by an authorized 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 Securities Administrator shall bind the Securities Administrator, notwithstanding that such individuals or any of them have ceased to be so authorized prior to the countersignature 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 countersigned by the Securities Administrator by manual signature, and such countersignature upon any Certificate shall be conclusive evidence, and the only evidence, that such Certificate has been duly executed and delivered hereunder. All Certificates shall be dated the date of their countersignature. On the Closing Date, the Securities Administrator shall authenticate the Certificates to be issued at the written direction of the Depositor or any Affiliate thereof. SECTION 9.02 Certificate Register; Registration of Transfer and Exchange of Certificates. (a) The Securities Administrator, as Certificate Registrar, shall maintain, or cause to be maintained in accordance with the provisions of Section 9.06, a Certificate Register for the Trust Fund in which, subject to the provisions of subsections (b) and (c) below and to such reasonable regulations as it may prescribe, the Securities Administrator shall provide for the registration of Certificates and of transfers and exchanges of Certificates as herein provided. Upon surrender for registration of transfer of any Certificate, the Securities Administrator shall execute and deliver, in the name of the designated transferee or transferees, one or more new Certificates of the same Class and aggregate Percentage Interest. At the option of a Certificateholder, Certificates may be exchanged for other Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage 121 Interest upon surrender of the Certificates to be exchanged at the office or agency of the Securities Administrator. Whenever any Certificates are so surrendered for exchange, the Securities Administrator shall execute, 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 be accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Securities Administrator duly executed by the holder thereof or his attorney duly authorized in writing. No service charge to the Certificateholders shall be made for any registration of transfer or exchange of Certificates, but 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 may be required. All Certificates surrendered for registration of transfer or exchange shall be canceled and subsequently destroyed by the Securities Administrator in accordance with the Securities Administrator's customary procedures. (b) No transfer of a Certificate other than an Offered Certificate shall be made unless such transfer is (a) made between affiliates of the Depositor (inclusive of the Depositor), (b) by the Depositor to a trust for which it is the sponsor or (c) made pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws or is exempt from the registration requirements under such Act and such state securities laws. In the event that a transfer is to be made in reliance upon an exemption from the Securities Act and such laws, in order to assure compliance with the Securities Act and such laws, the Certificateholder desiring to effect the transfer of a Private Certificate shall (i) certify to the Securities Administrator in writing the facts surrounding the transfer in substantially the forms set forth in Exhibit E (the "Transferor Certificate") and (ii) deliver to the Securities Administrator at the expense of the transferor an Opinion of Counsel that such transfer may be made pursuant to an exemption from the Securities Act. Such Certificateholder's prospective transferee shall execute and deliver to the Securities Administrator a letter substantially in the form of either Exhibit F-1 (the "Investment Letter") or Exhibit F-2 (the "Rule 144A Letter"). The Depositor shall provide to any Holder of a Certificate and any prospective transferee designated by any such Holder, information regarding the related Certificates and the Mortgage Loans and such other information as shall be necessary to satisfy the condition to eligibility set forth in Rule 144A(d)(4) for transfer of any such Certificate without registration thereof under the Securities Act pursuant to the registration exemption provided by Rule 144A. The Securities Administrator shall cooperate with the Depositor in providing the Rule 144A information referenced in the preceding sentence, including providing to the Depositor such information regarding the Certificates, the Mortgage Loans and other matters regarding the Trust Fund as the Depositor shall reasonably request in the Securities Administrator's possession to meet its obligation under the preceding sentence. Each Holder of a Certificate desiring to effect such transfer shall, and does hereby agree to, indemnify the Trustee, the Depositor and the Securities Administrator 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. (c) No transfer of an ERISA Restricted Certificate shall be made unless the Securities Administrator shall have received a Benefit Plan Affidavit substantially in the form of Exhibit G 122 including (i) a representation from the transferee of such Certificate to the effect that such transferee is not an employee benefit plan or arrangement, including a collective investment fund (or insurance company general account) or an individual retirement account that is subject to title I of ERISA, Section 4975 of the Code (each, a "Plan") nor any person acting directly or indirectly on behalf of a Plan or using the assets of a Plan, (ii) in the case of an ERISA Restricted Certificate (other than a Residual Certificate, a Class C Certificate or a Class P Certificate) that has been the subject of an underwriting that meets the requirements of V(h) of PTCE 95-60 (defined below), if the purchaser is an insurance company, a representation that the purchaser is an insurance company which is purchasing such Certificates with funds contained in an "insurance company general account" (as such term is defined in Section V(e) of Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption 95-60 ("PTCE 95-60")) and that the purchase and holding of such Certificates are covered under Sections I and III of PTCE 95-60, or (iii) in the case of any such ERISA Restricted Certificate (other than a Residual Certificate) presented for registration in the name of a Plan or a trustee of any such plan or any other person acting for or on behalf of any such plan or arrangement, or using such plan's or arrangement's assets, an Opinion of Counsel satisfactory to the Securities Administrator, which Opinion of Counsel shall not be an expense of either the Securities Administrator or the Trust Fund, addressed to the Securities Administrator to the effect that the purchase and holding of such ERISA Restricted Certificate will not result in any non-exempt prohibited transaction under Title I of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code or, in the case of a government plan, church plan or other employee benefit plan or retirement arrangement that is subject to any federal, state or local law that is substantially similar to the foregoing provisions of ERISA or the Code ("Similar Law") any violation of Similar Law and will not subject the Depositor, the Trustee, the Securities Administrator, the Master Servicer or any Servicer 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. For purposes of clauses (i) and (ii) of this Section 9.02(c), with respect to an ERISA Restricted Certificate that is a Book-Entry Certificate, in the event the Benefit Plan Affidavit is not so furnished, the representations referred to in such clauses (i) or (ii) shall be deemed to have been made to the Securities Administrator by the transferee's (including an initial acquirer's) acceptance of the ERISA Restricted Certificates. Neither a Benefit Plan Affidavit nor an Opinion of Counsel shall be required in connection with the initial transfer of any Certificate by the Depositor to an affiliate of the Depositor, and the Securities Administrator shall be entitled to conclusively rely upon a representation (which, upon the request of the Trustee, shall be a written representation) from the Depositor of the status of such transferee as an affiliate of the Depositor. Notwithstanding anything else to the contrary herein, any purported transfer of an ERISA Restricted Certificate to or on behalf of a plan or any government plan, church plan or other employee benefit plan or retirement arrangement that is subject to Similar Law or any Person acting on behalf of such plan or using assets of such plan without compliance with the conditions described above shall be void and of no effect. To the extent permitted under applicable law (including ERISA), the Securities Administrator shall be under no liability to any Person for any registration of transfer of any ERISA Restricted Certificate that is in fact not permitted by this Section 9.02(c) or for making any payments due on such 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 transfer was registered by the Securities Administrator in accordance with the foregoing requirements. 123 (d) The preparation and delivery of all Certificates and opinions referred to in this Section 9.02 in connection with transfer shall be at the expense of the parties to such transfers, and not an expense of the Securities Administrator or the Trust Fund. (e) Except as provided 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 the Certificates may not be transferred by the Securities 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 Book-Entry Certificates; (iii) ownership and transfers of registration of the Book-Entry 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 Securities Administrator shall deal with the Depository, Depository Participants and indirect participating firms as representatives of the Certificate Owners of the Book-Entry Certificates for purposes of exercising the rights of holders under this Agreement, and requests and directions for and votes of such representatives shall not be deemed to be inconsistent if they are made with respect to different Certificate Owners; and (vi) the Securities 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. 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 Owner. Each Depository Participant shall only transfer Book-Entry Certificates of Certificate Owners it represents or of brokerage firms for which it acts as agent in accordance with the Depository's normal procedures. Neither the Trustee, the Securities Administrator nor the Master Servicer shall be required to monitor, determine or inquire as to compliance with the transfer restrictions with respect to any Book-Entry Certificates. Neither the Trustee, the Master Servicer nor the Securities Administrator shall have any liability for transfer of any such Book-Entry Certificates in or through book-entry facilities of any Depository or between or among Depository Participants or Certificate Owners made in violation of the transfer restrictions set forth herein. If (i) (A) the Depository or the Depositor advises the Securities Administrator in writing that the Depository is no longer willing or able to properly discharge its responsibilities as Depository, and (B) the Securities Administrator or the Depositor is unable to locate a qualified successor or (ii) the Depositor at its option advises the Securities Administrator in writing that it elects to terminate the book-entry system, or at the direction of Certificate Owners representing 124 at least 51% of the Certificate Principal Balance advises the Securities Administrator and the Depository through the Depository Participants in writing that the continuation of a book-entry system through the Depository is no longer in the best interests of the Certificate Owners, the Securities Administrator shall notify all Certificate Owners, through the Depository, of the occurrence of any such event and of the availability of definitive, fully-registered Definitive Certificates to Certificate Owners requesting the same. Upon surrender to the Securities Administrator of the related Class of Certificates by the Depository, accompanied by the instructions from the Depository for registration, the Securities Administrator shall issue the Definitive Certificates. Neither the Depositor nor the Securities Administrator shall be liable for any delay in delivery of such instruction and each may conclusively rely on, and shall be protected in relying on, such instructions. The Depositor shall provide the Securities Administrator with an adequate inventory of Certificates to facilitate the issuance and transfer of Definitive Certificates. Upon the issuance of Definitive Certificates all references herein to obligations imposed upon or to be performed by the Depository shall be deemed to be imposed upon and performed by the Securities Administrator, to the extent applicable with respect to such Definitive Certificates and the Securities Administrator shall recognize the Holders of the Definitive Certificates as Certificateholders hereunder; provided that the Securities Administrator shall not by virtue of its assumption of such obligations become liable to any party for any act or failure to act of the Depository. (f) 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 the rights of each Person acquiring any Ownership Interest in a Residual Certificate are expressly subject to this Section 9.02(f). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, no Residual Certificate may be owned, pledged or transferred, directly or indirectly, by or to (i) a Disqualified Organization or (ii) an individual, corporation or partnership or other person unless such person is (A) not a Non-U.S. Person or (B) is a Non-U.S. Person that holds a Residual Certificate in connection with the conduct of a trade or business within the United States and has furnished the transferor and the Securities Administrator with an effective Internal Revenue Service Form W-8ECI or successor form at the time and in the manner required by the Code (any such person who is not covered by clause (A) or (B) above is referred to herein as a "Non-permitted Foreign Holder"). No Person shall acquire an Ownership Interest in a Residual Certificate unless such Ownership Interest is a pro rata undivided interest. Prior to and as a condition of the registration of any transfer, sale or other disposition of a Residual Certificate, the proposed transferee shall deliver to the Securities Administrator an affidavit in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit H and the proposed transferor shall deliver to the Securities Administrator a certificate substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E. Notwithstanding the delivery of an affidavit substantially in the form of Exhibit H by a proposed transferee, if a Responsible Officer of the Securities Administrator has actual knowledge that the proposed transferee is not a Permitted Transferee, no transfer of any Ownership Interest in a Residual Certificate to such proposed transferee shall be effected. In addition, the Securities Administrator may (but shall have no obligation to) require, prior to and as a condition of any such transfer, the delivery by the proposed transferee of an Opinion of Counsel, addressed to the Securities Administrator, that such proposed transferee or, if the proposed transferee is an agent or nominee, the proposed beneficial owner, is a Permitted Transferee. Notwithstanding the registration in the Certificate 125 Register of any transfer, sale, or other disposition of a Residual Certificate to a Disqualified Organization, an agent or nominee thereof, or Non-permitted Foreign Holder, such registration shall be deemed to be of no legal force or effect whatsoever and such Disqualified Organization, agent or nominee thereof, or Non-permitted Foreign Holder shall not be deemed to be a Certificateholder for any purpose hereunder, including, but not limited to, the receipt of distributions on such Residual Certificate. Neither the Depositor nor the Securities Administrator shall be under any liability to any Person for any registration or transfer of a Residual Certificate to a Disqualified Organization, agent or nominee thereof or Non-permitted Foreign Holder or for the Securities Administrator making any payments due on such Residual Certificate to the Holder thereof or for taking any other action with respect to such Holder under the provisions of the Agreement, so long as the transfer was effected in accordance with this Section 9.02(f), unless the Securities Administrator shall have actual knowledge at the time of such transfer or the time of such payment or other action that the transferee is a Disqualified Organization, or an agent or nominee thereof, or Non-permitted Foreign Holder. The Securities Administrator shall be entitled to recover from any Holder of a Residual Certificate that was a Disqualified Organization, agent or nominee thereof, or Non-permitted Foreign Holder at the time it became a Holder or any subsequent time it became a Disqualified Organization, agent or nominee thereof, or Non-permitted Foreign Holder, all payments made on such Residual Certificate at and after either such times and all costs and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys' fees, incurred in connection therewith. Any payment (not including any such costs and expenses) so recovered by the Securities Administrator shall be paid and delivered to the last preceding Holder of such Residual Certificate. If any purported transferee shall become a registered Holder of a Residual Certificate in violation of the provisions of this Section 9.02(f), then upon receipt of written notice to the Securities Administrator that the registration of transfer of such Residual Certificate was not in fact permitted by this Section 9.02(f), the last preceding Permitted Transferee shall be restored to all rights as Holder thereof retroactive to the date of such registration of transfer of such Residual Certificate. The Depositor and the Securities 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 9.02(f), or for the Securities Administrator making any payment due on such Certificate to the registered Holder thereof or for taking any other action with respect to such Holder under the provisions of this Agreement so long as the transfer was registered upon receipt of the affidavit described in the preceding paragraph of this Section 9.02(f). (g) Each Holder of an ERISA Restricted Certificate or Residual Certificate, or an interest therein, by such Holder's acceptance thereof, shall be deemed for all purposes to have consented to the provisions of this section. SECTION 9.03 Mutilated, Destroyed, Lost or Stolen Certificates. If (a) any mutilated Certificate is surrendered to the Securities Administrator, or the Securities Administrator receives evidence to its satisfaction of the destruction, loss or theft of any Certificate and (b) there is delivered to the Depositor and the Securities Administrator such security or indemnity as may be required by them to save each of them harmless, then, in the absence of notice to the Securities Administrator that such Certificate has been acquired by a bona fide purchaser, the Securities Administrator shall execute, countersign and deliver, in 126 exchange for or in lieu of any such mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Certificate, a new Certificate of like Class, tenor and Percentage Interest. In connection with the issuance of any new Certificate under this Section 9.03, the Securities Administrator 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 Securities Administrator) connected therewith. Any replacement Certificate issued pursuant to this Section 9.03 shall constitute complete and indefeasible evidence of ownership, as if originally issued, whether or not the lost, stolen or destroyed Certificate shall be found at any time. SECTION 9.04 Persons Deemed Owners. The Securities Administrator and the Trustee and any agent of the Securities Administrator and any agent of the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name any Certificate is registered as the owner of such Certificate for the purpose of receiving distributions as provided in this Agreement and for all other purposes whatsoever, and neither the Securities Administrator nor any agent of the Securities Administrator shall be affected by any notice to the contrary. SECTION 9.05 Access to List of Certificateholders' Names and Addresses. If three or more Certificateholders (a) request such information in writing from the Securities Administrator, (b) state that such Certificateholders desire to communicate with other Certificateholders with respect to their rights under this Agreement or under the Certificates, and (c) provide a copy of the communication which such Certificateholders propose to transmit, or if the Depositor shall request such information in writing from the Securities Administrator, then the Securities Administrator shall, within ten Business Days after the receipt of such request, provide the Depositor or such Certificateholders at such recipients' expense the most recent list of the Certificateholders of such Trust Fund held by the Securities Administrator, if any. The Depositor and every Certificateholder, by receiving and holding a Certificate, agree that the Securities Administrator shall not be held accountable by reason of the disclosure of any such information as to the list of the Certificateholders hereunder, regardless of the source from which such information was derived. SECTION 9.06 Maintenance of Office or Agency. The Securities Administrator shall maintain or cause to be maintained at its expense an office or offices or agency or agencies where Certificates may be surrendered for registration of transfer or exchange. The Securities Administrator initially designates its office at Sixth Street and Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55479 for such purposes. The Securities Administrator shall give prompt written notice to the Certificateholders of any change in such location of any such office or agency. SECTION 9.07 Limitation on Rights of Holders. (a) The death or incapacity of any Certificateholder shall not operate to terminate this Agreement or the Trust Fund, nor entitle such Certificateholder's legal representatives or heirs to claim an accounting or take any action or proceeding in any court for a partition or winding up of the Trust Fund, nor otherwise affect the rights, obligations and liabilities of the parties hereto or any of them. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, no Certificateholder, solely by 127 virtue of its status as a Certificateholder, shall have any right to vote or in any manner otherwise control the Securities Administrator, the Master Servicer or any Servicer or the operation and management of the Trust Fund, 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. (b) No Certificateholder, solely by virtue of its status as Certificateholder, shall have any right by virtue or by availing 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 a Servicer Event of Default or a Master Servicer Event of Default and of the continuance thereof, and unless also the Holders of Certificates evidencing not less than 51% of the Voting Interests of Certificates of each Class affected thereby 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 indemnity reasonably satisfactory to it as it may require against the cost, expenses and liabilities to be incurred therein or thereby, and the Trustee, for 60 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 and no direction inconsistent with such written request has been given such Trustee during such 60-day period by such Certificateholders; it being understood and intended, and being 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 or by availing 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, or to enforce any right under this Agreement, except in the manner herein provided and for the benefit of all Certificateholders. For the protection and enforcement of the provisions of this Section 9.07, each and every Certificateholder and the Trustee shall be entitled to such relief as can be given either at law or in equity. SECTION 9.08 Acts of Holders of Certificates. (a) Any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other action provided by this Agreement to be given or taken by Holders or Certificate Owners, if the Holder is a Depository, may be embodied in and evidenced by one or more instruments of substantially similar tenor signed by such Holders in person or by an agent duly appointed in writing; and, except as herein otherwise expressly provided, such action shall become effective when such instrument or instruments are delivered to the Trustee and, where expressly required herein, to the Trustee. Such instrument or instruments (and the action embodied therein and evidenced thereby) are herein sometimes referred to as the "Act" of the Holders signing such instrument or instruments. Proof of execution of any such instrument or of a writing appointing any such agents shall be sufficient for any purpose of this Agreement and conclusive in favor of the Trustee, if made in the manner provided in this Section 9.08. The Trustee shall promptly notify the others of receipt of any such instrument by it, and shall promptly forward a copy of such instrument to the others. 128 (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 any notary public or other officer authorized by law to take acknowledgments or deeds, certifying that the individual signing such instrument or writing acknowledged to him the execution thereof. Whenever such execution is by an officer of a corporation or a member of a partnership on behalf of such corporation or partnership, such certificate or affidavit shall also constitute sufficient proof of his authority. The fact and date of the execution of any such instrument or writing, or the authority of the individual executing the same, may also be proved in any other manner which the Trustee deems sufficient. (c) The ownership of Certificates (whether or not such Certificates shall be overdue and notwithstanding any notation of ownership or other writing thereon made by anyone other than the Securities Administrator) shall be proved by the Certificate Register, and neither the Trustee nor the Depositor shall be affected by any notice to the contrary. (d) Any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other action by the Holder of any Certificate shall bind every future Holder of the same 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 in reliance thereon, whether or not notation of such action is made upon such Certificate. ARTICLE X THE DEPOSITOR SECTION 10.01 Liabilities of the Depositor. The Depositor shall be liable in accordance herewith only to the extent of the obligations specifically imposed upon and undertaken by the Depositor herein. SECTION 10.02 Merger or Consolidation of the Depositor. (a) The Depositor shall keep in full effect its existence, rights and franchises as a corporation under the laws of the United States or under the laws of one of the states thereof and shall obtain and preserve its qualification to do business as a foreign corporation in each jurisdiction in which such qualification is or shall be necessary to protect the validity and enforceability of this Agreement, or any of the Mortgage Loans and to perform its duties under this Agreement. (b) Any Person into which the Depositor may be merged or consolidated, or any Person resulting from any merger or consolidation to which the Depositor shall be a party, or any person succeeding to the business of the Depositor, shall be the successor of the Depositor 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. SECTION 10.03 Limitation on Liability of the Depositor and Others. None of the Depositor or any of the directors, officers, employees or agents of the Depositor shall be under any liability to the Certificateholders for any action taken or for 129 refraining from the taking of any action in good faith pursuant to this Agreement, or for errors in judgment; provided, however, that this provision shall not protect the Depositor or any such Person against any breach of representations or warranties made by it herein or protect the Depositor or any such Person from any liability which would otherwise be imposed by reasons of willful misfeasance, bad faith or negligence in the performance of duties or by reason of reckless disregard of its obligations and duties hereunder. The Depositor and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor 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 Depositor and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor shall be indemnified by the Trust Fund and held harmless against any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any audit, controversy or judicial proceeding relating to a governmental taxing authority or 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 willful misfeasance, bad faith or negligence in the performance of duties hereunder or by reason of reckless disregard of obligations and duties hereunder. The Depositor shall not be under any obligation to appear in, prosecute or defend any legal action that is not incidental to its duties hereunder and which in its opinion may involve it in any expense or liability; provided, however, that the Depositor may in its discretion undertake any such action that it may deem necessary or desirable in respect of this Agreement and the rights and duties of the parties hereto and interests of the Trustee and the Certificateholders hereunder. In such event, the legal expenses and costs of such action and any liability resulting therefrom shall be expenses, costs and liabilities of the Trust Fund and the Depositor shall be entitled to be reimbursed therefor out of the Distribution Account on any Distribution Date. ARTICLE XI TERMINATION SECTION 11.01 Termination upon Liquidation or Purchase of all Mortgage Loans. Subject to the provisions of Section 11.03, the obligations and responsibilities of the Depositor, the Seller, the Servicers, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator and the Trustee created hereby with respect to the Trust Fund shall terminate upon the earlier of: (a) on any Distribution Date on which the sum of the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans on such Distribution Date is 10% or less than the Cut-off Date Balance, the purchase by a Majority In Interest of the Class C Certificates of all Mortgage Loans and REO Properties remaining in the Trust Fund (any such event, a "Clean-up Call") at a price (the "Termination Price") equal to the sum of (i) 100% of the Stated Principal Balance of each Mortgage Loan as of the date of the purchase thereof by such Majority In Interest, (ii) with respect to each REO Property, the lesser of (x) the fair market value of such REO Property as determined in good faith by the Servicer of such REO Property and (y) the Stated Principal Balance of the related Mortgage Loan, (iii) one month's accrued interest on the sum of (i) and (ii), at the applicable Adjusted Net Mortgage Rate, (iv) the amount of all unreimbursed Advances and any unpaid Servicing Fees and Master Servicing Fees allocable to such Mortgage Loans and REO Properties, and (iv) all amounts, if any, then due and owing to the Master Servicer, each 130 Servicer, the Trustee, the Securities Administrator and the Custodian under this Agreement or in respect of the Mortgage Loans, and (b) the later of (i) the maturity or other liquidation of the last Mortgage Loan remaining in the Trust Fund and the disposition of all REO Property and (ii) the distribution to Certificateholders of all amounts required to be distributed to them pursuant to this Agreement. In no event shall the trusts created hereby continue beyond the earlier of (i) the expiration of 21 years from the death of the 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 and (ii) the Final Scheduled Distribution Date. SECTION 11.02 Final Distribution on the Certificates. If on any Determination Date, the Master Servicer determines that there are no outstanding Mortgage Loans and no other funds or assets in the Trust Fund other than the funds in the Distribution Account, the Master Servicer shall notify the Securities Administrator, which shall promptly send a final distribution notice to each Certificateholder. Notice of any termination of the Trust Fund, specifying the Distribution Date on which Certificateholders may surrender their Certificates for payment of the final distribution and cancellation, shall be given promptly by the Securities Administrator by letter to Certificateholders mailed not earlier than the 15th day of the month immediately preceding the month of such final distribution and no later than the tenth day of the month of such final distribution. Any such notice shall specify (a) the Distribution Date upon which final distribution on the Certificates shall be made upon presentation and surrender of Certificates at the office therein designated, (b) the amount of such final distribution, (c) the location of the office or agency at which such presentation and surrender must be made, and (d) 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 therein specified. The Securities Administrator shall give such notice to each Rating Agency at the time such notice is given to Certificateholders. The Majority In Interest of the Class C Certificates that are exercising the right to purchase the Mortgage Loans under Section 11.01 shall, no later than the Business Day prior to the Distribution Date on which the final distribution is to be made, remit the Termination Price to the Securities Administrator for deposit in the Distribution Account. Upon presentation and surrender of the Certificates, the Securities Administrator shall cause to be distributed to the Certificateholders of each Class, in each case on the final Distribution Date and in the order set forth in Section 8.05, in proportion to their respective Percentage Interests, with respect to Certificateholders of the same Class, an amount, from Available Funds, equal to the Certificate Principal Balance thereof plus accrued interest thereon. In the event that any affected Certificateholders shall not surrender Certificates for cancellation within six months after the date specified in the above mentioned written notice, the Securities Administrator 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 six months after the second notice all the applicable Certificates shall not have been surrendered for cancellation, the Securities Administrator may take appropriate steps, or may appoint an agent to take appropriate steps, to contact the remaining Certificateholders concerning surrender of their Certificates, and the cost thereof shall be paid out of the funds and other assets which remain a part of the Trust Fund. If within one year after the second notice all Certificates shall not have been 131 surrendered for cancellation, upon written request of the Holders of the Residual Certificates to the Securities Administrator at the applicable Corporate Trust Office, the Holders of the Residual Certificates shall be entitled to all unclaimed funds and other assets of the Trust Fund which remain subject hereto. SECTION 11.03 Additional Termination Requirements. (a) If the Clean-up Call is exercised as provided in Section 11.01, the Trust Fund shall be terminated in accordance with the following additional requirements, unless the Securities Administrator has been supplied with an Opinion of Counsel, at the expense of the Sponsor, to the effect that the failure to comply with the requirements of this Section 11.03 shall not (i) result in the imposition of taxes on "prohibited transactions" on any REMIC as defined in section 860F of the Code, or (ii) cause any REMIC 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 set forth in the notice given by the Majority In Interest of the Class C Certificates that are exercising the right to purchase the Mortgage Loans under Section 11.01, at the expense of such Majority In Interest, the Securities Administrator shall adopt a plan of complete liquidation within the meaning of section 860F(a)(4) of the Code which meets the requirements of a qualified liquidation; (ii) Within 90 days after the time of adoption of such a plan of complete liquidation, the Securities Administrator shall sell all of the assets of the Trust Fund to the Majority In Interest of the Class C Certificates that are exercising the right to purchase the Mortgage Loans under Section 11.01 for cash in accordance with Section 11.01; (iii) On the date specified for final payment of the Certificates, the Securities Administrator shall cause to be made final distributions of principal and interest on the Certificates in accordance with Section 11.02 and, after payment of, or provision for any outstanding expenses, distribute or credit, or cause to be distributed or credited, to the Holders of the Residual Certificates all cash on hand after such final payment (other than cash retained to meet claims), and the Trust Fund (and each REMIC) shall terminate at that time; and (iv) In no event may the final payment on the Certificates or the final distribution or credit to the Holders of the Residual Certificates be made after the 89th day from the date on which the plan of complete liquidation is adopted. (b) The Securities Administrator as agent for any REMIC hereby agrees to adopt and sign such a plan of complete liquidation upon the written request of the Majority In Interest of the Class C Certificates that are exercising the right to purchase the Mortgage Loans under Section 11.01 and to take such other action in connection therewith as may be reasonably requested by such Majority In Interest. 132 (c) By their acceptance of the Certificates, the Holders thereof hereby authorize the Securities Administrator to adopt and sign a plan of complete liquidation. ARTICLE XII REMIC ADMINISTRATION SECTION 12.01 REMIC Administration. (a) The REMIC elections as set forth in the Preliminary Statement shall be made on Forms 1066 or other appropriate federal tax or information return prepared by the Securities Administrator and signed by the Trustee 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. Following the Closing Date, the Securities Administrator shall apply to the Internal Revenue Service for an employer identification number for each REMIC created hereunder by means of a Form SS-4 or other acceptable method and shall file a Form 8811 with the Internal Revenue Service. The Securities Administrator shall also apply for an employer identification number by means of a Form SS-4 for the Issuing Entity separate and apart from any Trust REMIC. (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. The latest possible maturity date for purposes of Treasury Regulation 1.860G-1(a)(4) will be the Final Scheduled Distribution Date. (c) The Securities Administrator shall represent the Trust Fund in any administrative or judicial proceeding relating to an examination or audit by any governmental taxing authority with respect thereto. The Securities Administrator shall pay any and all tax-related expenses (not including taxes) of each REMIC, including but not limited to any professional fees or expenses related to audits or any administrative or judicial proceedings with respect to such REMIC that involve the Internal Revenue Service or state tax authorities, but only to the extent that (i) such expenses are ordinary or routine expenses, including expenses of a routine audit but not expenses of litigation (except as described in (ii)); or (ii) such expenses or liabilities (including taxes and penalties) are attributable to the negligence or willful misconduct of the Securities Administrator in fulfilling its duties hereunder (including its duties as tax return preparer). (d) The Securities Administrator shall prepare and file and the Trustee shall sign, each REMIC's federal and state tax and information returns as such REMIC's direct representative. The expenses of preparing and filing such returns shall be borne by the Securities Administrator. (e) The Securities Administrator or its designee 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 Securities Administrator shall provide, upon receipt of additional reasonable compensation, (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 pursuant to Treasury Regulation 133 1.860E-2(a)(5) and any person designated in section 860E(e)(3) of the Code and (ii) to the Securities Administrator such information as is necessary for the Securities Administrator to provide to the Certificateholders such information or reports as are required by the Code or REMIC Provisions. (f) To the extent within their control, the Securities Administrator and the Holders of Certificates shall take any action or cause any REMIC to take any action reasonably necessary to maintain the status of any REMIC as a REMIC under the REMIC Provisions and shall assist each other as necessary to create or maintain such status. None of the Securities Administrator or the Holder of any Residual Certificate shall knowingly take any action, cause any REMIC 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 any REMIC as a REMIC or (ii) result in the imposition of a tax upon any 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 Securities Administrator shall 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 or the assets therein, or causing any 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 Securities Administrator 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 Securities Administrator has advised it in writing that an Adverse REMIC Event could occur; provided, however, that if no Adverse REMIC Event would occur but such action could result in the imposition of additional taxes on the Residual Certificateholders, no such Person shall take any such action, or cause any REMIC to take any such action without the written consent of the Residual Certificateholders. (g) Each Holder of a Residual Certificate shall pay when due any and all taxes imposed on the related REMIC by federal or state governmental authorities. To the extent that such taxes are not paid by a Residual Certificateholder, the Securities Administrator shall pay any remaining REMIC taxes out of current or future amounts otherwise distributable to the Holder of the Residual Certificate in any such REMIC 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 any such REMIC, as the case may be. (h) The Securities Administrator shall, for federal income tax purposes, maintain books and records with respect to each REMIC on a calendar year and on an accrual basis. (i) No additional contributions of assets shall be made to any REMIC, except as expressly provided in this Agreement. (j) The Securities Administrator shall not enter into any arrangement by which any REMIC will receive a fee or other compensation for services. 134 (k) The largest percentage holder of the Class R and Class RX Certificates shall be the "tax matters person" as defined in the REMIC Provisions (the "Tax Matters Person") with respect to their respective REMICs. The Securities Administrator shall act as agent for the Holder of the Class R and Class RX Certificates in such roles, unless and until another party is so designated by the Holder of the Class R or the Class RX Certificate. (l) The Securities Administrator shall treat (i) the rights of the Class A and Class B Certificates to receive Net WAC Cap Carryover Amounts (other than amounts paid under the Cap Agreement) as a right in a notional principal contract written by the Class C Certificateholders in favor of the Holders of the Class A and Class B Certificates and (ii) the rights of the Class A-2A Certificates to receive payments in respect of the Cap Agreement as a right in a notional principal contract in accordance with the respective terms thereof and shall assign such rights for federal tax return and information reporting a value of $60,012.96. The Securities Administrator shall account for such as property held separate and apart from the regular interests it holds in each of the REMICs created hereunder. The provisions of this paragraph are intended to satisfy the requirements of Treasury Regulations Section 1.860G-2(i) for the treatment of property rights coupled with regular interests to be separately respected and shall be interpreted consistent with such regulation. On each Distribution Date in the case of (i) above, to the extent the Class A and Class B Certificates receive interest in excess of their Pass-Through Rate from the Reserve Account, such interest will be treated as distributed to the Class C Interest and then to the Class C Certificates, together with any amounts deposited in the Reserve Account and then paid to the Class A and Class B Certificates. Any amounts paid pursuant to (ii) above will be paid in accordance with the provisions of Section 8.04 herein. SECTION 12.02 Prohibited Transactions and Activities. None of the Depositor, the Trustee, Master Servicer or the Securities Administrator shall (a) 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 each REMIC pursuant to Article XI, or (iv) a substitution or a repurchase of Mortgage Loans pursuant to Article II or (b) acquire any assets for any REMIC, or (c) sell or dispose of any investments in the Distribution Account for gain, or accept any contributions to any 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 (i) affect adversely the status of any such REMIC as a REMIC or of the interests therein other than the Residual Certificate as the regular interests therein, (ii) affect the distribution of interest or principal on the Certificates, (iii) result in the encumbrance of the assets transferred or assigned to the Trust Fund (except pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement) or (iv) cause any such REMIC to be subject to any tax including a tax on prohibited transactions or prohibited contributions pursuant to the REMIC Provisions. SECTION 12.03 Indemnification with Respect to Prohibited Transactions or Loss of REMIC Status. In the event that a 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 a violation of this Pooling Agreement or due to the negligent 135 performance by the Securities Administrator, the Trustee or the Master Servicer of its duties and obligations set forth herein, the Trustee, the Securities Administrator or the Master Servicer, as applicable, shall indemnify the Certificateholders of the related Residual Certificate against any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities or expenses ("Losses") resulting from such negligence; provided, however, that such party shall not be liable for any such Losses attributable to the action or another party to this Agreement or the Holder of the Residual Certificate, nor for any such Losses resulting from misinformation provided by any of the foregoing parties on which such party has relied. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, in no event shall the Trustee, the Securities Administrator, the Master Servicer or any Servicer have any liability (a) 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 or the related Servicing Agreement and (b) for any special or consequential damages to Certificateholders of the related Residual Certificate (in addition to payment of principal and interest on the Certificates). ARTICLE XIII AMENDMENT SECTION 13.01 Without Consent of the Certificateholders. (a) This Agreement may be amended from time to time by the Depositor, the Seller, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator, any Servicer and the Trustee without the consent of any of the Certificateholders but with the consent of the Cap Provider (to the extent required by the Cap Agreement) (i) to cure any ambiguity or mistake, (ii) to correct any defective provision herein or to supplement any provision herein which may be inconsistent with any other provision herein or (iii) to add to the duties of the Depositor, the Seller, the Securities Administrator, the Master Servicer, the Servicers or the Trustee, but only if such duties would not constitute a significant change to the permitted activities of the Issuing Entity; provided that any such amendment shall not, as evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel, which Opinion of Counsel shall be expense of the party requesting such opinion but in any case shall not be an expense of the Trustee, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator or the Trust Fund, adversely affect in any material respect the interests of any Certificateholder; and provided further, that the amendment shall not be deemed to adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Certificateholders if the Person requesting the amendment obtains a letter from each Rating Agency stating that the amendment would not result in the downgrading, withdrawal or qualification of the respective ratings then assigned to the Certificate. (b) The Trustee, the Depositor, the Securities Administrator, the Master Servicer and the Servicers also may at any time and from time to time amend this Agreement without the consent of the Certificateholders to modify, eliminate or add to any of its provisions to such extent as shall be necessary or helpful to (i) maintain the qualification of any Trust REMIC as a REMIC under the Code, (ii) avoid or minimize the risk of the imposition of any tax on any Trust REMIC pursuant to the Code that would be a claim at any time prior to the final redemption of the Certificates or (iii) comply with any other requirements of the Code; provided that the Trustee has been provided an Opinion of Counsel, which opinion shall be an expense of the party requesting such opinion but in any case shall not be an expense of the Trustee, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator or the Trust Fund, to the effect that such action is 136 necessary or helpful to, as applicable, maintain such qualification, avoid or minimize the risk of the imposition of such a tax or comply with any such requirements of the Code. SECTION 13.02 With Consent. This Agreement also may be amended from time to time by the Depositor, the Seller, the Securities Administrator, the Master Servicer, the Servicers and the Trustee with the consent of the Holders of a Majority in Interest of each Class of Certificates affected thereby and the Cap Provider (to the extent required by the Cap Agreement) 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 Holders of Certificates; provided, however, that no such amendment shall (i) reduce in any manner the amount of, or delay the timing of, payments required to be distributed on any Certificate without the consent of the Holder of such Certificate, (ii) adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of any Class of Certificates in a manner other than as described in clause (i), without the consent of the Holders of Certificates of such Class evidencing, as to such Class, Percentage Interests aggregating 662/3%, or (iii) reduce the aforesaid percentages of Certificates the Holders of which are required to consent to any such amendment, without the consent of the Holders of all such Certificates then Outstanding. SECTION 13.03 Procedure and Notice. (a) Promptly after the execution of any amendment to this Agreement requiring the consent of Certificateholders, the Trustee shall furnish written notification of the substance or a copy of such amendment to each Certificateholder and each Rating Agency. (b) It shall not be necessary for the consent of Certificateholders under this Section to approve the particular form of any proposed amendment, but 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 Trustee may prescribe. (c) Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Agreement, neither the Trustee nor the Securities Administrator shall consent to any amendment to this Agreement unless it shall have first received an Opinion of Counsel, which opinion shall not be an expense of the Trustee, the Securities Administrator or the Trust Fund, to the effect that such amendment (i) is permitted by this Agreement and all conditions required to be satisfied for the amendment to be effective have been satisfied and (ii) shall 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)(l) of the Code or on "contributions after the Startup Date" under Section 860G(d)(l) of the Code, or (b) any REMIC created hereunder to fail to qualify as a REMIC at any time that any Certificate is Outstanding. (d) Nothing in this Agreement shall require the Trustee to enter into an amendment without receiving an Opinion of Counsel, which Opinion shall not be an expense of the Trustee or the Trust Fund, satisfactory to the Trustee that such amendment is permitted by this Agreement and that all requirements for amending this Agreement have been complied with. 137 The Trustee may, but shall not be obligated to, enter into any amendment which negatively affects the Trustee's own rights, duties or immunities under this Agreement. ARTICLE XIV MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS SECTION 14.01 Binding Nature of Agreement; Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. SECTION 14.02 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement and understanding among the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, inducements and conditions, express or implied, oral or written, of any nature whatsoever with respect to the subject matter hereof. The express terms hereof control and supersede any course of performance and/or usage of the trade inconsistent with any of the terms hereof. SECTION 14.03 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. SECTION 14.04 Provision of Information. For so long as any of the Certificates of any Class are "restricted securities" within the meaning of Rule 144(a)(3) under the Act, each of the Depositor, the Securities Administrator and the Trustee agree to cooperate with each other to provide to any Certificateholders and to any prospective purchaser of Certificates designated by such holder, upon the request of such holder or prospective purchaser, any information required to be provided to such holder or prospective purchaser to satisfy the condition set forth in Rule 144A(d)(4) under the Act. Any reasonable, out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Trustee or the Securities Administrator in providing such information shall be reimbursed by the Depositor. SECTION 14.05 Governing Law. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK WITHOUT REFERENCE TO ITS CONFLICT OF LAWS RULES (OTHER THAN SECTION 5-1401 OF THE GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW, WHICH THE PARTIES HERETO EXPRESSLY RELY UPON IN THE CHOICE OF SUCH LAW AS THE GOVERNING LAW HEREUNDER) AND THE OBLIGATIONS, RIGHTS AND REMEDIES OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER SHALL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH LAWS. 138 SECTION 14.06 Notices. (a) The Securities Administrator shall promptly provide notice to each Rating Agency of its resignation. (b) The Securities Administrator shall make available to each Rating Agency copies of each report to Certificateholders described in Section 4.06. (c) All directions, demands and notices hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when delivered by first class mail, by courier or by facsimile transmission to the following addresses or such other address as may hereafter be furnished to the Trustee: (i) in the case of the Depositor: Lares Asset Securitization, Inc. 101 California St., 13th Floor San Francisco, California 94111 Attention: Christopher J. Zyda Telephone: (415) 217-4500 Facsimile: (415) 217-4518 with a copy to: One Commerce Square 2005 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 Attention: Megan L. Mahoney Telephone: (215) 564-5925 Facsimile: (215) 564-5990 in the case of the Trustee, the Corporate Trust Office or such other address as the Trustee may hereafter furnish to the other parties hereto; (ii) in the case of if to the Seller: Maia Mortgage Finance Statutory Trust 101 California Street San Francisco, California 94111 Attention: Christopher J. Zyda Telephone: (415) 217-4500 Facsimile: (415) 217-4518 with a copy to: One Commerce Square 2005 Market Street 139 Philadelphia, PA 19103 Attention: Megan L. Mahoney Telephone: (215) 564-5925 Facsimile: (215) 564-5990 (iii) in the case of the Master Servicer or the Securities Administrator: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 9062 Old Annapolis Road Columbia, Maryland 21045 Attention: Client Manager - Luminent 2006-6 Telephone: (410) 884-2000 Facsimile: (410) 715-2380 (iv) in the case of the Rating Agencies, addressed to: (A) Standard & Poor's, a division of the McGraw-Hill Companies 55 Water Street, 41st Floor New York, New York 10041 Facsimile: (212) 438-2664 Attention: Structured Finance Ratings, Mortgage-Backed Securities and (B) Moody's Investors Service, Inc. 99 Church Street New York, New York 10007 Facsimile: (212) 553-0355 Notices to Certificateholders shall be deemed given when mailed, first class postage prepaid, to their respective addresses appearing in the Certificate Register. SECTION 14.07 Severability of Provisions. If any one or more of the covenants, agreements, provisions or terms of this Agreement shall be for any reason whatsoever 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 14.08 No Waivers. Neither the failure nor any delay on the part of a party to exercise any right, remedy, power or privilege under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, power or privilege preclude any other or further exercise of the same or of any other right, remedy, power or privilege, nor shall any waiver of any right, 140 remedy, power or privilege with respect to any occurrence be construed as a waiver of such right, remedy, power or privilege with respect to any other occurrence. No waiver shall be effective unless it is in writing and is signed by the party asserted to have granted such waiver. SECTION 14.09 Headings Not to Affect Interpretation. The headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only, and they shall not be used in the interpretation hereof. SECTION 14.10 No Petitions. The Trustee, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator and the Servicer, by entering into this Agreement, hereby covenant and agree that they shall not at any time institute against the Depositor, or join in any institution against the Depositor of, any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, insolvency or liquidation proceedings, or other proceedings under any United States federal or state bankruptcy or similar law in connection with any obligations relating to this Agreement or any of the documents entered into by the Depositor in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. SECTION 14.11 Certificates Fully Paid and Nonassessable. It is the intention of the Depositor that Certificateholders shall not be personally liable for obligations of the Trust Fund, that the interests in the Trust Fund represented by the Certificates shall be nonassessable for any reason whatsoever, and that the Certificates, upon due authentication thereof by the Securities Administrator pursuant to this Agreement, are and shall be deemed fully paid. SECTION 14.12 Protection of Assets. (a) Except for transactions and activities entered into in connection with the securitization that is the subject of this Agreement, the Trust Fund created by this Agreement is not authorized and has no power to: (i) borrow money or issue debt; (ii) merge with another entity, reorganize, liquidate or sell assets; or (iii) engage in any business or activities. (b) Each of the Trustee, the Securities Administrator and the Depositor agrees that it shall not file an involuntary bankruptcy petition against the Trust Fund or initiate any other form of insolvency proceeding until after the Certificates have been paid in full. SECTION 14.13 Third Party Beneficiary. Nothing in this Agreement or in the Certificates, expressed or implied, shall give to any Person, other than the Certificateholders, the parties hereto and the Cap Provider and their successors hereunder, any benefit or any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under this Agreement. 141 The Cap Provider shall be deemed a third-party beneficiary of this Agreement to the same extent as if it were a party hereto, and shall have the right to enforce the provisions of this Agreement directly against the parties to this Agreement. [Signature Page Follows] 142 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Depositor, the Seller, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator and the Trustee have caused their names to be signed hereto by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized as of the day and year first above written. LARES ASSET SECURITIZATION, INC., as Depositor By: /s/ Christopher J. Zyda ------------------------------------ Name: Christopher J. Zyda Title: Chief Financial Officer HSBC BANK USA, National Association, as Trustee By: /s/ Elena Zhang ------------------------------------ Name: Elena Zhang Title: Assistant Vice President MAIA MORTGAGE FINANCE STATUTORY TRUST, as Seller By: /s/ Christopher J. Zyda ------------------------------------ Name: Christopher J. Zyda Title: Trustee & President WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., as Master Servicer and as Securities Administrator By: /s/ Amy Doyle ------------------------------------ Name: Amy Doyle Title: Vice President [POOLING AGREEMENT] STATE OF ) ) ss.: COUNTY ) ) On the ___ day of September, 2006, before me, a notary public in and for the State of ___________, personally appeared _________________, known to me who, being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that s/he is a _______________ of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., a national banking association, one of the parties that executed the foregoing instrument; and that s/he signed her/his name thereto by order of the Board of Directors of such association. Notary Public [Notarial Seal] My commission expires ____________. [Notary Page to the Pooling Agreement] STATE OF ) ) ss.: COUNTY OF ) ) On the ___ day of September, 2006, before me, a notary public in and for the State of ___________________, personally appeared ______________, known to me who, being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that s/he is a ___________ of Lares Asset Securitization, Inc. a Delaware corporation, one of the parties that executed the foregoing instrument; and that s/he signed her/his name thereto by order of the Board of Directors of such corporation. Notary Public [Notarial Seal] My commission expires ____________. [Notary Page to the Pooling Agreement] STATE OF ) ) ss.: COUNTY OF ) ) On the ___ day of September, 2006, before me, a notary public in and for the State of _____________, personally appeared ______________, known to me who, being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that s/he is a _____________ of HSBC Bank USA, National Association, a national banking association, one of the parties that executed the foregoing instrument; and that s/he signed her/his name thereto by order of the Board of Directors of such association. Notary Public [Notarial Seal] My commission expires ____________. [Notary Page to the Pooling Agreement] STATE OF ) ) ss.: COUNTY OF ) ) On the ___ day of September, 2006, before me, a notary public in and for the State of ___________, personally appeared ___________________, known to me who, being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that s/he is a __________________ of MAIA Mortgage Finance Statutory Trust, a Maryland business trust, one of the parties that executed the foregoing instrument; and that s/he signed her/his name thereto by order of the Board of Directors of such trust. Notary Public [Notarial Seal] My commission expires ____________. [Notary Page to the Pooling Agreement] SCHEDULE A Mortgage Loan Schedule [On file in the Washington DC offices of Hunton & Williams LLP] POOLING AGREEMENT EXHIBITS TABLE OF CONTENTS EXHIBITS Exhibit A-1 - Form of Class A Certificate Exhibit A-2 - Form of Class B Certificate Exhibit A-3- Form of Class C Certificate Exhibit A-4 - Form of Residual Certificate EXHIBIT A - 1 FORM OF CLASS A CERTIFICATE UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, A NEW YORK CORPORATION ("DTC"), TO THE SECURITIES ADMINISTRATOR OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF [ - ] OR IN SUCH OTHER NAME AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC (AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO [ - ] 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, [ - ], HAS AN INTEREST HEREIN. [THIS CERTIFICATE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED OR QUALIFIED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE "1933 ACT"), OR THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE. ANY RESALE, TRANSFER OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF THIS CERTIFICATE WITHOUT SUCH REGISTRATION OR QUALIFICATION MAY BE MADE ONLY IN A TRANSACTION THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE SUCH REGISTRATION OR QUALIFICATION AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 9.02 OF THE POOLING AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN.] FOR U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES, THIS CERTIFICATE REPRESENTS A DIRECT OR INDIRECT BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN 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") AND CERTAIN OTHER PROPERTY. A TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE WILL NOT BE MADE UNLESS THE TRANSFEREE DELIVERS TO THE SECURITIES ADMINISTRATOR EITHER (I) A REPRESENTATION LETTER ACCEPTABLE TO AND IN FORM AND SUBSTANCE SATISFACTORY TO THE SECURITIES ADMINISTRATOR STATING THAT (A) IT IS NOT AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN OR ARRANGEMENT, INCLUDING A COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT FUND (OR INSURANCE COMPANY GENERAL ACCOUNT) OR INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT THAT IS SUBJECT TO TITLE I OF THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED ("ERISA") OR SECTION 4975 OF THE CODE (COLLECTIVELY, A "PLAN") OR A PERSON ACTING FOR, OR ON BEHALF OF, OR USING THE ASSETS OF, A PLAN TO EFFECT SUCH PURCHASE OR (B) IF IT IS AN INSURANCE COMPANY, THAT THE SOURCE OF FUNDS USED TO PURCHASE THIS CERTIFICATE IS AN "INSURANCE COMPANY GENERAL ACCOUNT" (AS SUCH TERM IS DEFINED IN SECTION V(E) OF PROHIBITED TRANSACTION CLASS EXEMPTION 95-60 ("PTE 95-60"), 60 FED. REG. 35925 (JULY 12, 1995)) AND A-1-1 THAT THE PURCHASE AND HOLDING OF THIS CERTIFICATE ARE COVERED UNDER SECTIONS I AND III OF PTCE 95-60 OR (II) AN OPINION OF COUNSEL IN FORM AND SUBSTANCE SATISFACTORY TO THE SECURITIES ADMINISTRATOR TO THE EFFECT THAT THE PURCHASE OR HOLDING OF SUCH OFFERED CERTIFICATE BY A PLAN OR ANY GOVERNMENT PLAN, CHURCH PLAN OR ANY OTHER ARRANGEMENT THAT IS SUBJECT TO ANY FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAW THAT IS SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR TO THE FOREGOING PROVISIONS OF ERISA OR THE CODE ("SIMILAR LAW") OR A PERSON ACTING FOR, ACTING ON BEHALF OF, OR USING ASSETS OF SUCH A PLAN (A) WILL NOT CONSTITUTE OR RESULT IN A NON-EXEMPT PROHIBITED TRANSACTION WITHIN THE MEANING OF ERISA, SECTION 4975 OF THE CODE OR A VIOLATION OF SIMILAR LAW AND (B) WILL NOT SUBJECT THE TRUSTEE, THE DEPOSITOR, THE SECURITIES ADMINISTRATOR, THE MASTER SERVICER OR ANY SERVICER TO ANY OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY (INCLUDING OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES UNDER ERISA OR SECTION 4975 OF THE CODE) IN ADDITION TO THOSE UNDERTAKEN IN THE POOLING AGREEMENT, WHICH OPINION OF COUNSEL SHALL NOT BE AN EXPENSE OF THE SECURITIES ADMINISTRATOR OR THE SPONSOR. EACH PERSON WHO ACQUIRES THIS CERTIFICATE OR ANY INTEREST THEREIN WILL BE DEEMED TO HAVE MADE THE REPRESENTATIONS REQUIRED BY THE REPRESENTATION LETTER REFERRED TO IN THE PRECEDING SENTENCE, UNLESS SUCH PERSON HAS PROVIDED SUCH REPRESENTATION LETTER OR OPINION OF COUNSEL REFERRED TO IN THE PRECEDING SENTENCE TO THE SECURITIES ADMINISTRATOR. THE POOLING AGREEMENT PROVIDES THAT ANY ATTEMPTED OR PURPORTED TRANSFER IN VIOLATION OF THESE TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS WILL BE NULL AND VOID AND WILL VEST NO RIGHTS IN ANY PURPORTED TRANSFEREE.(1) ---------- (1) Include this legend for Classes A2A, A2B and A3 A-1-2 LUMINENT MORTGAGE TRUST 2006-6 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-6 CLASS A-[ - ] THE PRINCIPAL OF THIS CERTIFICATE IS SUBJECT TO PREPAYMENT FROM TIME TO TIME WITHOUT SURRENDER OF OR NOTATION ON THIS CERTIFICATE. ACCORDINGLY, THE CERTIFICATE PRINCIPAL BALANCE OF THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE LESS THAN THAT SET FORTH BELOW, AND MAY BE ZERO. ANYONE ACQUIRING THIS CERTIFICATE MAY ASCERTAIN ITS CURRENT CERTIFICATE PRINCIPAL BALANCE BY INQUIRY OF THE SECURITIES ADMINISTRATOR. PASS-THROUGH RATE: [ - ] DATE OF POOLING AGREEMENT: AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2006 CLOSING DATE: SEPTEMBER 28, 2006 FIRST DISTRIBUTION DATE: OCTOBER 25, 2006 PERCENTAGE INTEREST: [ - ]% NO. 1 CERTIFICATE PRINCIPAL BALANCE OF THE CLASS A-[ - ] CERTIFICATES AS OF THE CLOSING DATE: $[ - ] MORTGAGE LOAN CUT-OFF DATE BALANCE: $[ - ] MASTER SERVICER: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. TRUSTEE: HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION CUSIP NO.: [ - ] A-1-3 LUMINENT MORTGAGE TRUST 2006-6 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-6 CLASS A-[ - ] evidencing a beneficial ownership interest in a Trust Fund that consists primarily of a pool of Mortgage Loans (the "Mortgage Loans") formed and sold by LARES ASSET SECURITIZATION, INC. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT REPRESENT AN INTEREST IN OR OBLIGATION OF THE UNDERWRITERS, THE MASTER SERVICER, THE SECURITIES ADMINISTRATOR, THE DEPOSITOR, THE SELLER, THE TRUSTEE OR ANY OF THEIR AFFILIATES. UNLESS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THE PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT, THIS CERTIFICATE IS NOT INSURED OR GUARANTEED BY ANY PERSON. THIS CERTIFIES THAT: [ - ] is the registered owner of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Certificate in the Class A-[ - ] Certificates issued by Luminent Mortgage Trust 2006-6 (the "Trust Fund"), which was created pursuant to a Pooling Agreement, dated as of September 1, 2006 (the "Pooling Agreement") by and among Lares Asset Securitization, Inc., as depositor (the "Depositor"), Maia Mortgage Finance Statutory Trust, as seller (the "Seller"), HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as trustee (the "Trustee"), and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as master servicer (the "Master Servicer") and securities administrator (the "Securities Administrator"), a summary of certain of the pertinent provisions of which is set forth hereinafter. To the extent not defined herein, the capitalized terms used herein have the meanings assigned to them in the Pooling Agreement. This Certificate is issued under and is subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the Pooling Agreement, to which Pooling Agreement the Holder of this Certificate, by virtue of the acceptance hereof, assents and by which such Holder is bound. Distributions of principal of and interest on this Certificate (including the final distribution on this Certificate) will be made out of the Available Funds, to the extent and subject to the limitations set forth in the Pooling Agreement, on the 25th day of each month commencing in October 2006 or, if such 25th day is not a Business Day, the Business Day immediately following (a "Distribution Date"), to the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered at the close of business on the Business Day preceding such Distribution Date (the related "Record Date"). All sums distributed on this Certificate are payable in the coin or currency of the United States of America as at the time of payment is legal tender for the payment of public and private debts. The Pass-Through Rate on the Class A-[ - ] Certificates for any Distribution Date will be equal to [ - ]. Principal and interest will be distributed on this Certificate on any Distribution Date in the manner specified in the Pooling Agreement. Distributions allocated to the Class A-[ - ] Certificates will be allocated among the Certificates of such Class pro rata based upon their A-1-4 respective Percentage Interests, with a final distribution to be made upon retirement of this Certificate as set forth in the Pooling Agreement. This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of Certificates designated as the Luminent Mortgage Trust 2006-6 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-6 (herein called the "Certificates") and representing a Percentage Interest specified on the face hereof in the Class A-[ ] Certificates. The Certificates are issued in sixteen classes as set forth in the Pooling Agreement. The Certificates evidence in the aggregate 100% of the beneficial ownership of the Trust Fund. Certain Realized Losses on and certain other shortfalls in respect of the Mortgage Loans will be allocated on any Distribution Date to Holders of Class B Certificates by allocation to the related Certificates of an Applied Loss Amount in the manner set forth in the Pooling Agreement. Applied Loss Amounts will be allocated on each Distribution Date to the Class B Certificates in reverse order of their respective numerical Class designations until the respective Certificate Principal Balance of each such Class is reduced to zero. The Certificates are limited in right of payment to certain collections and recoveries respecting the Mortgage Loans, all as more specifically set forth in the Pooling Agreement. As provided in the Pooling Agreement, withdrawals from the Distribution Account, the Custodial Account and related accounts shall be made from time to time for purposes other than distributions to Holders, such purposes including reimbursement of fees and expenses, including Advances made by the Servicer, and certain expenses and indemnities amounts incurred with respect to the Mortgage Loans and administration of the Trust Fund. So long as this Certificate is registered in the name of a Depository or its nominee, the Securities Administrator shall make distributions on each Distribution Date to the Holder of such Certificate as of the related Record Date either (i) by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the account of such Holder at a bank or other entity having appropriate facilities therefor, if such Holder has so notified the Securities Administrator at least five Business Days prior to the related Record Date or (ii) by check mailed by first class mail to such Holder at the address of such Certificateholder appearing in the Certificate Register. Notwithstanding the above, the final distribution on this Certificate will be made after due notice by the Securities Administrator of the pendency of such distribution and only upon presentation and surrender of this Certificate at the office or agency of the Securities Administrator specified in the final distribution notice to Certificateholders. The Pooling Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the Depositor, the Trustee, the Seller, the Master Servicer and the Securities Administrator and the rights of the Holders under the Pooling Agreement at any time by the Depositor, the Trustee, the Seller, the Master Servicer and the Securities Administrator, with the consent of the Holders of a Majority of Interest of each Class of Certificates (and in certain circumstances a higher percentage of such Voting Interests as specified in the Pooling 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 or exchange hereof or in lieu herefor, regardless of whether notation of such consent is made upon this Certificate. The Pooling A-1-5 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 Pooling Agreement and subject to any limitations on transfer of this Certificate by the Depository or its nominee and certain limitations set forth in the Pooling Agreement, the transfer of this Certificate is registrable in the Certificate Register upon surrender of this Certificate for registration of transfer at the applicable Corporate Trust Office of the Securities Administrator or such other offices or agencies appointed by the Securities Administrator for that purpose or such other locations, if any, provided in the Pooling Agreement, duly endorsed by, or accompanied by an assignment in the form attached hereto or other written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Securities Administrator 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 will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees. Subject to the terms of the Pooling Agreement, the Certificates of this Class will be registered as one or more certificates held by the Depository or its nominee and beneficial interests will be held by Beneficial Owners through the book-entry facilities of the Depository or its nominee in minimum denominations of $100,000 and integral multiples of $1 in excess thereof. As provided in the Pooling Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, at the option of the Certificateholder, Certificates may be exchanged for other Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest upon the surrender of the Certificates to be exchanged at the office or agency of the Securities Administrator. No service charge will be made for any such registration of transfer or exchange, but the Securities Administrator may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge that may be imposed in connection with any transfer or exchange of Certificates. The Depositor, the Trustee, the Seller, the Master Servicer and the Securities Administrator and any agent of the Depositor, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, and neither the Depositor, the Trustee, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator, nor any such agent shall be affected by notice to the contrary. The obligations created by the Pooling Agreement and the Trust Fund created thereby shall terminate upon the earlier of (a) the purchase by the Servicer of all Mortgage Loans (and REO Properties) remaining in the Trust Fund pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Pooling Agreement and (b) the later of (i) the maturity or other liquidation of the last Mortgage Loan remaining in the Trust Fund and the disposition of all REO Property and (ii) the distribution to Certificateholders of all amounts to be distributed to them. In no event shall the Trust Fund continue beyond the earlier of (i) the expiration of 21 years from the death of the survivor of the descendants of Joseph P. Kennedy, the late Ambassador of the United States to the Court of the St. James's, living on the date hereof and (ii) the Latest Possible Maturity Date. Pursuant to the terms of the Pooling Agreement, the majority holder of the Class C Certificates may make a A-1-6 Clean-up Call or cause a Clean-up Call to be made pursuant to Section 11.01 of the Pooling Agreement. Unless the certificate of authentication hereon has been executed by the Securities Administrator, by manual or facsimile signature, this Certificate shall not represent entitlement to any benefit under the Pooling Agreement or be valid for any purpose. THIS CERTIFICATE AND THE POOLING AGREEMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, AND GOVERNED BY, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. The Securities Administrator has executed this Certificate on behalf of the Trust Fund not in its individual capacity but solely as Securities Administrator under the Pooling Agreement. A-1-7 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Securities Administrator has caused this Certificate to be duly executed under its official seal. Dated: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., NOT IN ITS ------------------ INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS SECURITIES ADMINISTRATOR BY: ------------------------------------ AUTHORIZED OFFICER CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION THIS IS ONE OF THE CLASS A-[ - ] CERTIFICATES REFERRED TO IN THE WITHIN-MENTIONED POOLING AGREEMENT. WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS SECURITIES ADMINISTRATOR BY: ------------------------------------ AUTHORIZED OFFICER A-1-8 ABBREVIATIONS The following abbreviations, when used in the inscription on the face of this instrument, shall be construed as though they were written out in full according to applicable laws or regulations: TEN COM - as tenants in common UNIF GIFT MIN ACT - Custodian (Cust) (Minor) TEN ENT - as tenants by the entireties under Uniform Gifts to Minors Act ___________________ JT TEN - as joint tenants with right (State) of survivorship and not as tenants in common Additional abbreviations may also be used though not in the above list. A-1-9 FORM OF TRANSFER FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sells, assigns and transfers unto ________________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE INSERT SOCIAL SECURITY OR OTHER IDENTIFYING NUMBER OF ASSIGNEE _________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ (Please print or typewrite name and address of assignee) the within Certificate and does hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint ____________ (Attorney) to transfer the said Certificate in the Certificate Register of the within-named Trust Fund, with full power of substitution in the premises. Dated: ------------------------------ --------------------------------------- NOTICE: The signature to this assignment must correspond with the name as written upon the face of this Certificate in every particular without alteration or enlargement or any change whatever. ---------------------------------------- SIGNATURE GUARANTEED: The signature must be guaranteed by a commercial bank or trust company or by a member firm of the New York Stock Exchange or another national securities exchange. Notarized or witnessed signatures are not acceptable. A-1-10 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 reports and statements should be mailed to ____________________________________________. This information is provided by ______________________________________________, the assignee named above, or __________________________________, as its agent. A-1-11 EXHIBIT A-2 FORM OF CLASS B CERTIFICATE UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, A NEW YORK CORPORATION ("DTC"), TO THE SECURITIES ADMINISTRATOR OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF [ - ] OR IN SUCH OTHER NAME AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC (AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO [ - ] 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, [ - ], HAS AN INTEREST HEREIN.(2) [THIS CERTIFICATE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED OR QUALIFIED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE "1933 ACT"), OR THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE. ANY RESALE, TRANSFER OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF THIS CERTIFICATE WITHOUT SUCH REGISTRATION OR QUALIFICATION MAY BE MADE ONLY IN A TRANSACTION THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE SUCH REGISTRATION OR QUALIFICATION AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 9.02 OF THE POOLING AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN.] FOR U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES, THIS CERTIFICATE REPRESENTS A DIRECT OR INDIRECT BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN 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") AND CERTAIN OTHER PROPERTY. A TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE WILL NOT BE MADE UNLESS THE TRANSFEREE DELIVERS TO THE SECURITIES ADMINISTRATOR EITHER (I) A REPRESENTATION LETTER ACCEPTABLE TO AND IN THE FORM AND SUBSTANCE SATISFACTORY TO THE SECURITIES ADMINISTRATOR STATING THAT (A) IT IS NOT, AND IS NOT ACTING ON BEHALF OF, AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN OR ARRANGEMENT, INCLUDING A COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT FUND (OR INSURANCE COMPANY GENERAL ACCOUNT) OR INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT THAT IS SUBJECT TO TITLE I OF THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED ("ERISA") OR SECTION 4975 OF THE CODE (COLLECTIVELY, A "PLAN") OR A PERSON ACTING FOR, OR ON BEHALF OF, OR USING THE ASSETS OF, A PLAN TO ---------- (2) Include this legend for Classes B-1 through B-8. A-2-1 EFFECT SUCH PURCHASE OR (B) IF IT IS AN INSURANCE COMPANY, THAT THE SOURCE OF FUNDS USED TO PURCHASE THIS CERTIFICATE IS AN "INSURANCE COMPANY GENERAL ACCOUNT" (AS SUCH TERM IS DEFINED IN SECTION V(E) OF PROHIBITED TRANSACTION CLASS EXEMPTION 95-60 ("PTE 95-60"), 60 FED. REG. 35925 (JULY 12, 1995)) AND THAT THE PURCHASE AND HOLDING OF THIS CERTIFICATE ARE COVERED UNDER SECTIONS I AND III OF PTCE 95-60 OR (II) AN OPINION OF COUNSEL IN FORM AND SUBSTANCE SATISFACTORY TO THE SECURITIES ADMINISTRATOR TO THE EFFECT THAT THE PURCHASE OR HOLDING OF SUCH OFFERED CERTIFICATE BY A PLAN OR A GOVERNMENT PLAN, CHURCH PLAN OR ANY OTHER ARRANGEMENT THT IS SUBJECT TO ANY FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAW THAT IS SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR TO THE FOREGOING PROVISIONS OF ERISA OR THE CODE ("SIMILAR LAW") OR A PERSON ACTING FOR, ACTING ON BEHALF OF, OR USING ASSETS OF SUCH A PLAN (A) WILL NOT CONSTITUTE OR RESULT IN A NON-EXEMPT PROHIBITED TRANSACTION WITHIN THE MEANING OF ERISA, SECTION 4975 OF THE CODE OR A VIOLATION OF SIMILAR LAW AND (B) WILL NOT SUBJECT THE TRUSTEE, THE DEPOSITOR, THE SECURITIES ADMINISTRATOR, THE MASTER SERVICER, THE SECURITIES ADMINISTRATOR OR ANY SERVICER TO ANY OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY (INCLUDING OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES UNDER ERISA OR SECTION 4975 OF THE CODE) IN ADDITION TO THOSE UNDERTAKEN IN THE POOLING AGREEMENT, WHICH OPINION OF COUNSEL SHALL NOT BE AN EXPENSE OF ANY SUCH PERSON. EACH PERSON WHO ACQUIRES THIS CERTIFICATE OR ANY INTEREST THEREIN WILL BE DEEMED TO HAVE MADE THE REPRESENTATIONS REQUIRED BY THE REPRESENTATION LETTER REFERRED TO IN THE PRECEDING SENTENCE, UNLESS SUCH PERSON HAS PROVIDED SUCH REPRESENTATION LETTER OR OPINION OF COUNSEL REFERRED TO IN THE PRECEDING SENTENCE TO THE SECURITIES ADMINISTRATOR. THE POOLING AGREEMENT PROVIDES THAT ANY ATTEMPTED OR PURPORTED TRANSFER IN VIOLATION OF THESE TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS WILL BE NULL AND VOID AND WILL VEST NO RIGHTS IN ANY PURPORTED TRANSFEREE. THE CLASS [B- ] CERTIFICATES ARE SUBORDINATED TO THE CLASS A, [AND] CLASS [B- ] CERTIFICATES ISSUED BY THE TRUST DESCRIBED HEREIN TO THE EXTENT DESCRIBED HEREIN AND IN THE POOLING AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN. A-2-2 LUMINENT MORTGAGE TRUST 2006-6 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-6 CLASS B-[1-8] THE PRINCIPAL OF THIS CERTIFICATE IS SUBJECT TO PREPAYMENT FROM TIME TO TIME WITHOUT SURRENDER OF OR NOTATION ON THIS CERTIFICATE. ACCORDINGLY, THE CERTIFICATE PRINCIPAL BALANCE OF THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE LESS THAN THAT SET FORTH BELOW, AND MAY BE ZERO. ANYONE ACQUIRING THIS CERTIFICATE MAY ASCERTAIN ITS CURRENT CERTIFICATE PRINCIPAL BALANCE BY INQUIRY OF THE TRUSTEE. PASS-THROUGH RATE: [ - ] DATE OF POOLING AGREEMENT: AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2006 CLOSING DATE: SEPTEMBER 28, 2006 FIRST DISTRIBUTION DATE: OCTOBER 25, 2006 PERCENTAGE INTEREST: [ - ]% NO. 1 CERTIFICATE PRINCIPAL BALANCE OF THE CLASS [B- ] CERTIFICATES AS OF THE CLOSING DATE: $[ - ] MORTGAGE LOAN CUT-OFF DATE BALANCE: $[ - ] MASTER SERVICER: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. TRUSTEE: HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION CUSIP NO.: [ - ] A-2-1 LUMINENT MORTGAGE TRUST 2006-6 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-6 CLASS B-[1-8] evidencing a beneficial ownership interest in a Trust Fund, which Trust Fund consists primarily of a pool of Mortgage Loans (the "Mortgage Loans") formed and sold by LARES ASSET SECURITIZATION, INC. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT REPRESENT AN INTEREST IN OR OBLIGATION OF THE UNDERWRITERS, THE MASTER SERVICER, THE SECURITIES ADMINISTRATOR, THE DEPOSITOR, THE SELLER, THE TRUSTEE OR ANY OF THEIR AFFILIATES. UNLESS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THE PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT, THIS CERTIFICATE IS NOT INSURED OR GUARANTEED BY ANY PERSON. THIS CERTIFIES THAT: [ - ] is the registered owner of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Certificate in the Class [ - ] Certificates issued by Luminent Mortgage Trust 2006-6 (the "Trust Fund"), which was created pursuant to a Pooling Agreement, dated as of September 1, 2006 (the "Pooling Agreement") by and among Lares Asset Securitization, Inc., as depositor (the "Depositor"), Maia Mortgage Finance Statutory Trust, as seller (the "Seller"), HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as trustee (the "Trustee"), and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as master servicer (the "Master Servicer") and as securities administrator (the "Securities Administrator"), a summary of certain of the pertinent provisions of which is set forth hereinafter. To the extent not defined herein, the capitalized terms used herein have the meanings assigned to them in the Pooling Agreement. This Certificate is issued under and is subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the Pooling Agreement, to which Pooling Agreement the Holder of this Certificate, by virtue of the acceptance hereof, assents and by which such Holder is bound. Distributions of principal of and interest on this Certificate (including the final distribution on this Certificate) will be made out of the Available Funds, to the extent and subject to the limitations set forth in the Pooling Agreement, on the 25th day of each month commencing in October 2006 or, if such 25th day is not a Business Day, the Business Day immediately following (a "Distribution Date"), to the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered at the close of business on the Business Day preceding such Distribution Date (the related "Record Date"). All sums distributed on this Certificate are payable in the coin or currency of the United States of America as at the time of payment is legal tender for the payment of public and private debts. The Pass-Through Rate on the Class [B- ] Certificates for any Distribution Date will be equal to [ - ]. Principal and interest will be distributed on this Certificate on any Distribution Date in the manner specified in the Pooling Agreement. Distributions allocated to the Class [B- ] Certificates will be allocated among the Certificates of such Class pro rata based upon their A-2-1 respective Percentage Interests, with a final distribution to be made upon retirement of this Certificate as set forth in the Pooling Agreement. This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of Certificates designated as the Luminent Mortgage Trust 2006-6 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-6 (herein called the "Certificates") and representing a Percentage Interest specified on the face hereof in the Class B- [ ] Certificates. The Certificates are issued in six classes as specifically set forth in the Pooling Agreement. The Certificates evidence in the aggregate 100% of the beneficial ownership of the Trust Fund. The Class [B- ] Certificates will be subordinated to the Class A [and] Class [B- ] Certificates, and the Class M, Class C, Class P, Class R and Class RX Certificates will be subordinated to the Class B-1 through Class B-8 Certificates, in each case to the extent provided in the Pooling Agreement. Certain Realized Losses on and certain other shortfalls in respect of the Mortgage Loans will be allocated on any Distribution Date to Holders of Class M Certificates by allocation to the related Certificates of an Applied Loss Amount in the manner set forth in the Pooling Agreement. Applied Loss Amounts will be allocated on each Distribution Date to the Class M Certificates in reverse order of their respective numerical Class designations until the respective Certificate Principal Balance of each such Class is reduced to zero. The Certificates are limited in right of payment to certain collections and recoveries respecting the Mortgage Loans, all as more specifically set forth in the Pooling Agreement. As provided in the Pooling Agreement, withdrawals from the Distribution Account, the Custodial Account and related accounts shall be made from time to time for purposes other than distributions to Holders, such purposes including reimbursement of fees and expenses, including Advances made by the Servicer, and certain expenses and indemnities amounts incurred with respect to the Mortgage Loans and administration of the Trust Fund. So long as this Certificate is registered in the name of a Depository or its nominee, the Securities Administrator shall make distributions on each Distribution Date to the Holder of such Certificate as of the related Record Date either (i) by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the account of such Holder at a bank or other entity having appropriate facilities therefor, if such Holder has so notified the Securities Administrator at least five Business Days prior to the related Record Date or (ii) by check mailed by first class mail to such Holder at the address of such Certificateholder appearing in the Certificate Register. Notwithstanding the above, the final distribution on this Certificate will be made after due notice by the Securities Administrator of the pendency of such distribution and only upon presentation and surrender of this Certificate at the office or agency of the Securities Administrator specified in the final distribution notice to Certificateholders. The Pooling Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the Depositor, the Trustee, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator and the Seller, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator and the rights of the Holders under the Pooling Agreement at any time by the Depositor, the Trustee and the Seller, with the consent of the Holders of a Majority of A-2-2 Interest of each Class of Certificates (and in certain circumstances a higher percentage of such Voting Interests as specified in the Pooling 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 or exchange hereof or in lieu herefor, regardless of whether notation of such consent is made upon this Certificate. The Pooling 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 Pooling Agreement and subject to any limitations on transfer of this Certificate by the Depository or its nominee and certain limitations set forth in the Pooling Agreement, the transfer of this Certificate is registrable in the Certificate Register upon surrender of this Certificate for registration of transfer at the applicable Corporate Trust Office of the Securities Administrator or such other offices or agencies appointed by the Securities Administrator for that purpose or such other locations, if any, provided in the Pooling Agreement, duly endorsed by, or accompanied by an assignment in the form attached hereto or other written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Securities Administrator 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 will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees. Subject to the terms of the Pooling Agreement, the Certificates of this Class will be registered as one or more certificates held by the Depository or its nominee and beneficial interests will be held by Beneficial Owners through the book-entry facilities of the Depository or its nominee in minimum denominations of $100,000 and integral multiples of $1 in excess thereof. As provided in the Pooling Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, at the option of the Certificateholder, Certificates may be exchanged for other Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest upon the surrender of the Certificates to be exchanged at the office or agency of the Securities Administrator. No service charge will be made for any such registration of transfer or exchange, but the Securities Administrator may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge that may be imposed in connection with any transfer or exchange of Certificates. The Depositor, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator and the Trustee and any agent of the Depositor, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator and the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, and neither the Depositor, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator, the Trustee nor any such agent shall be affected by notice to the contrary. The obligations created by the Pooling Agreement and the Trust Fund created thereby shall terminate upon the earlier of (a) the purchase by the Servicer of all Mortgage Loans (and REO Properties) remaining in the Trust Fund pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Pooling Agreement and (b) the later of (i) the maturity or other liquidation of the last Mortgage Loan remaining in the Trust Fund and the disposition of all REO Property and (ii) the distribution to Certificateholders of all amounts to be distributed to them. In no event shall the Trust Fund A-2-3 continue beyond the earlier of (i) the expiration of 21 years from the death of the survivor of the descendants of Joseph P. Kennedy, the late Ambassador of the United States to the Court of the St. James's, living on the date hereof and (ii) the Latest Possible Maturity Date. Pursuant to the terms of the Pooling Agreement, the Servicer may make a Clean-up Call or cause a Clean-up Call to be made pursuant to Section 11.01 of the Pooling Agreement. Unless the certificate of authentication hereon has been executed by the Securities Administrator, by manual or facsimile signature, this Certificate shall not represent entitlement to any benefit under the Pooling Agreement or be valid for any purpose. THIS CERTIFICATE AND THE POOLING AGREEMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, AND GOVERNED BY, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. The Securities Administrator has executed this Certificate on behalf of the Trust Fund not in its individual capacity but solely as Securities Administrator under the Pooling Agreement. A-2-4 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Securities Administrator has caused this Certificate to be duly executed under its official seal. Dated: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., NOT IN ITS ----------------------------- INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS SECURITIES ADMINISTRATOR BY: ------------------------------------ AUTHORIZED OFFICER CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION THIS IS ONE OF THE CLASS [B- ] CERTIFICATES REFERRED TO IN THE WITHIN-MENTIONED POOLING AGREEMENT. ---------------------------------------, AS SECURITIES ADMINISTRATOR BY: ------------------------------------ AUTHORIZED OFFICER A-2-5 ABBREVIATIONS The following abbreviations, when used in the inscription on the face of this instrument, shall be construed as though they were written out in full according to applicable laws or regulations: TEN COM - as tenants in common UNIF GIFT MIN ACT - Custodian (Cust) (Minor) TEN ENT - as tenants by the entireties under Uniform Gifts to Minors Act ___________________ JT TEN - as joint tenants with right (State) of survivorship and not as tenants in common Additional abbreviations may also be used though not in the above list. A-2-6 FORM OF TRANSFER FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sells, assigns and transfers unto ________________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE INSERT SOCIAL SECURITY OR OTHER IDENTIFYING NUMBER OF ASSIGNEE _________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ (Please print or typewrite name and address of assignee) the within Certificate and does hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint ____________ (Attorney) to transfer the said Certificate in the Certificate Register of the within-named Trust Fund, with full power of substitution in the premises. Dated: ------------------------------ ---------------------------------------- NOTICE: The signature to this assignment must correspond with the name as written upon the face of this Certificate in every particular without alteration or enlargement or any change whatever. ---------------------------------------- SIGNATURE GUARANTEED: The signature must be guaranteed by a commercial bank or trust company or by a member firm of the New York Stock Exchange or another national securities exchange. Notarized or witnessed signatures are not acceptable. A-2-7 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 reports and statements should be mailed to ____________________________________________. This information is provided by ______________________________________________, the assignee named above, or __________________________________, as its agent. A-2-8 EXHIBIT A-3 FORM OF CLASS C CERTIFICATE FOR U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES, THIS CERTIFICATE REPRESENTS A DIRECT OR INDIRECT BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN 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") AND CERTAIN OTHER PROPERTY. THIS CLASS C CERTIFICATE IS SUBORDINATE TO THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES OF THIS SERIES TO THE EXTENT DESCRIBED HEREIN AND IN THE POOLING AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN. THIS CLASS C CERTIFICATE WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO PAYMENTS UNTIL SUCH TIME AS DESCRIBED IN THE POOLING AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN. [THIS CLASS C CERTIFICATE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED OR QUALIFIED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE "1933 ACT"), OR THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE. ANY RESALE, TRANSFER OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF THIS CERTIFICATE WITHOUT SUCH REGISTRATION OR QUALIFICATION MAY BE MADE ONLY IN A TRANSACTION THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE SUCH REGISTRATION OR QUALIFICATION AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 9.02 OF THE POOLING AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN.] NO TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE TO AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN OR ARRANGEMENT, INCLUDING AN, COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT FUND (OR INSURANCE COMPANY GENERAL ACCOUNT) OR INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT THAT IS SUBJECT TO TITLE I OF ERISA, SECTION 4975 OF THE CODE OR A GOVERNMENTAL PLAN (AS DEFINED IN SECTION 3(32) OF ERISA), OR A CHURCH PLAN (AS DEFINED IN SECTION 3(33) OF ERISA) OR OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN OR RETIREMENT ARRANGEMENT THAT IS SUBJECT TO ANY FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAW WHICH IS SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR TO THE FOREGOING PROVISIONS OF ERISA OR THE CODE ("SIMILAR LAW") (EACH, A "PLAN") OR TO ANY PERSON ACTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ON BEHALF OF A PLAN OR USING THE ASSETS OF A PLAN WILL BE REGISTERED EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THE POOLING AGREEMENT. A-3-1 LUMINENT MORTGAGE TRUST 2006-6 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-6 CLASS C THE PRINCIPAL OF THIS CERTIFICATE IS SUBJECT TO PREPAYMENT FROM TIME TO TIME WITHOUT SURRENDER OF OR NOTATION ON THIS CERTIFICATE. ACCORDINGLY, THE CERTIFICATE PRINCIPAL BALANCE OF THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE LESS THAN THAT SET FORTH BELOW, AND MAY BE ZERO. ANYONE ACQUIRING THIS CERTIFICATE MAY ASCERTAIN ITS CURRENT CERTIFICATE PRINCIPAL BALANCE BY INQUIRY OF THE TRUSTEE. DATE OF POOLING AGREEMENT: AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2006 CLOSING DATE: SEPTEMBER 28, 2006 FIRST DISTRIBUTION DATE: OCTOBER 25, 2006 PERCENTAGE INTEREST: [ - ]% NO. 1 CERTIFICATE PRINCIPAL BALANCE OF THE CLASS C CERTIFICATES AS OF THE CLOSING DATE: $[ - ] MORTGAGE LOAN CUT-OFF DATE BALANCE: $[ - ] MASTER SERVICER: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. TRUSTEE: HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION CUSIP NO.: [ - ] A-3-2 LUMINENT MORTGAGE TRUST 2006-6 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-6 CLASS C evidencing a beneficial ownership interest in a Trust Fund consisting primarily of a pool of mortgage loans (the "Mortgage Loans") formed and sold by LARES ASSET SECURITIZATION, INC. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT REPRESENT AN OBLIGATION OF OR INTEREST IN THE MASTER SERVICER, THE SECURITIES ADMINISTRATOR, THE DEPOSITOR, THE SELLER, THE TRUSTEE OR ANY OF THEIR AFFILIATES. THIS CERTIFICATE IS NOT INSURED OR GUARANTEED BY ANY PERSON. THIS CERTIFIES THAT: [ - ] is the registered owner of a Percentage Interest set forth above in that certain beneficial ownership interest evidenced by all the Class C Certificates in the Trust Fund created pursuant to a Pooling Agreement, dated as specified above (the "Pooling Agreement") by and among Lares Asset Securitization, Inc., as depositor (the "Depositor"), Maia Mortgage Finance Statutory Trust, as Seller (the "Seller"), HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as trustee (the "Trustee") and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as master servicer (the "Master Servicer") and as securities administrator (the "Securities Administrator"), a summary of certain of the pertinent provisions of which is set forth hereafter. To the extent not defined herein, the capitalized terms used herein have the meanings assigned in the Pooling Agreement. This Certificate is issued under and is subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the Pooling Agreement, to which Pooling Agreement the Holder of this Certificate by virtue of the acceptance hereof assents and by which such Holder is bound. Distributions of principal of and interest (based on a notional amount) on this Certificate (including the final distribution on this Certificate) will be made out of the Available Funds, to the extent and subject to the limitations set forth in the Pooling Agreement, on the 25th day of each month commencing in October 2006 or, if such 25th day is not a Business Day, the Business Day immediately following (a "Distribution Date"), to the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered at the close of business on the last Business Day of the calendar month immediately preceding such Distribution Date (the related "Record Date"). All sums distributed on this Certificate are payable in the coin or currency of the United States of America as at the time of payment is legal tender for the payment of public and private debts. This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of Certificates designated as Luminent Mortgage Trust 2006-6 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, of the Series specified on the face hereof (herein called the "Certificates") and representing the Percentage Interest specified on the face hereof. Distributions allocated to the Class C Certificates will be allocated among the Certificates of such Class pro rata based upon their respective Percentage Interests with a final distribution to be made upon retirement of this Certificate as set forth in the Pooling Agreement. A-3-3 The Class C Certificates are limited in right of payment to certain collections and recoveries respecting the Mortgage Loans, all as more specifically set forth herein and in the Pooling Agreement. As provided in the Pooling Agreement, withdrawals from the Distribution Account, the Custodial Account and related accounts shall be made from time to time for purposes other than distributions to Holders, such purposes including reimbursement of fees and expenses, including Advances made by the Servicer, and certain expenses and indemnities amounts incurred with respect to the Mortgage Loans and administration of the Trust Fund. The Pooling Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the Depositor, the Trustee, the Seller, the Master Servicer and the Securities Administrator and the rights of the Holders under the Pooling Agreement at any time by the Depositor, the Trustee, the Seller, the Master Servicer and the Securities Administrator, with the consent of the Holders of a Majority of Interest of each Class of Certificates (and in certain circumstances a higher percentage of such Voting Interests as specified in the Pooling 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 or exchange hereof or in lieu herefor, regardless of whether notation of such consent is made upon this Certificate. The Pooling 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 Pooling Agreement and subject to any limitations on transfer of this Certificate by the Depository or its nominee and certain limitations set forth in the Pooling Agreement, the transfer of this Certificate is registrable in the Certificate Register upon surrender of this Certificate for registration of transfer at the applicable Corporate Trust Office of the Securities Administrator or such other offices or agencies appointed by the Securities Administrator for that purpose or such other locations, if any, provided in the Pooling Agreement, duly endorsed by, or accompanied by an assignment in the form attached hereto or other written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Securities Administrator 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 will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees. The Certificates are issuable in fully registered form only without coupons in Classes and denominations representing Percentage Interests specified in the Pooling Agreement. As provided in the Pooling Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, at the option of the Certificateholder, Certificates may be exchanged for other Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest upon the surrender of the Certificates to be exchanged at the office or agency of the Securities Administrator. No service charge will be made for any such registration of transfer or exchange, but the Securities Administrator may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge that may be imposed in connection with any transfer or exchange of Certificates. No transfer of any Class C Certificates shall be made unless that transfer is made pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Act and effective registration or A-3-4 qualification under applicable state securities laws, or is made in a transaction that does not require such registration or qualification and in each case, in accordance with Section 9.02 of the Pooling Agreement. In the event that a transfer is to be made without registration or qualification under the Act and applicable state securities laws, the Securities Administrator shall not register such transfer unless and until the prospective transferee provides the Securities Administrator with the certifications and opinions required by Section 9.02 of the Pooling Agreement. Any such Holder desiring to effect such transfer shall, and does hereby agree to, indemnify the Depositor, the Trustee, the Seller, the Master Servicer and the Securities Administrator against any liability that may result if the transfer is not exempt from registration under the Act and all applicable state securities laws or is not made in accordance with such federal and state laws. Further, except for certain transfers identified in Section 9.02 of the Pooling Agreement, no transfer of a Class C Certificate shall be made unless and until the prospective transferee provides the Securities Administrator with a properly executed and completed Benefit Plan Affidavit (or an Opinion of Counsel, if required pursuant to the Benefit Plan Affidavit), which Affidavit (or an Opinion of Counsel, if required) shall not be obtained at the expense of the Trustee, the Depositor, the Master Servicer or the Securities Administrator. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, any purported transfer of a Class C Certificate to or on behalf of a Plan (as defined in the Benefit Plan Affidavit) or any person acting, directly or indirectly, on behalf of a Plan or investing assets of a Plan without delivery of an Opinion of Counsel shall be null and void. The Depositor, the Trustee, the Seller, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator and the Originator and any agent of the Depositor or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, and neither the Depositor, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator, the Trustee, nor any such agent shall be affected by notice to the contrary. The obligations created by the Pooling Agreement and the Trust Fund created thereby shall terminate upon the earlier of (a) the purchase by the Servicer of all Mortgage Loans (and REO Properties) remaining in the Trust Fund pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Pooling Agreement and (b) the later of (i) the maturity or other liquidation of the last Mortgage Loan remaining in the Trust Fund and the disposition of all REO Property and (ii) the distribution to Certificateholders of all amounts to be distributed to them. In no event shall the Trust Fund continue beyond the earlier of (i) the expiration of 21 years from the death of the survivor of the descendants of Joseph P. Kennedy, the late Ambassador of the United States to the Court of the St. James's, living on the date hereof and (ii) the Latest Possible Maturity Date. Pursuant to the terms of the Pooling Agreement, the Servicer may make a Clean-up Call or cause a Clean-up Call to be made pursuant to Section 11.01 of the Pooling Agreement. Unless the certificate of authentication hereon has been executed by the Securities Administrator, by manual or facsimile signature, this Certificate shall not represent entitlement to any benefit under the Pooling Agreement or be valid for any purpose. A-3-5 THIS CERTIFICATE AND THE POOLING AGREEMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, AND GOVERNED BY, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. The Securities Administrator has executed this Certificate on behalf of the Trust Fund not in its individual capacity but solely as Securities Administrator under the Pooling Agreement. A-3-6 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Securities Administrator has caused this Certificate to be duly executed under its official seal. Dated: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., NOT IN ITS ------------------------------- INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS SECURITIES ADMINISTRATOR BY: ------------------------------------ AUTHORIZED OFFICER CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION THIS IS ONE OF THE CLASS C CERTIFICATES REFERRED TO IN THE WITHIN-MENTIONED POOLING AGREEMENT. ---------------------------------------, AS SECURITIES ADMINISTRATOR BY: ------------------------------------ AUTHORIZED OFFICER A-3-7 ABBREVIATIONS The following abbreviations, when used in the inscription on the face of this instrument, shall be construed as though they were written out in full according to applicable laws or regulations: TEN COM - as tenants in common UNIF GIFT MIN ACT - Custodian (Cust) (Minor) TEN ENT - as tenants by the entireties under Uniform Gifts to Minors Act JT TEN - as joint tenants with right ________________ of survivorship and not as (State) tenants in common Additional abbreviations may also be used though not in the above list. A-3-8 FORM OF TRANSFER FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sells, assigns and transfers unto ___________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE INSERT SOCIAL SECURITY OR OTHER IDENTIFYING NUMBER OF ASSIGNEE _________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ (Please print or typewrite name and address of assignee) the within Certificate and does hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint ____________ (Attorney) to transfer the said Certificate in the Certificate Register of the within-named Trust Fund, with full power of substitution in the premises. Dated: ------------------------------ ---------------------------------------- NOTICE: The signature to this assignment must correspond with the name as written upon the face of this Certificate in every particular without alteration or enlargement or any change whatever. ---------------------------------------- SIGNATURE GUARANTEED: The signature must be guaranteed by a commercial bank or trust company or by a member firm of the New York Stock Exchange or another national securities exchange. Notarized or witnessed signatures are not acceptable. A-3-9 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 reports and statements should be mailed to _________________________. This information is provided by ______________________________________________, the assignee named above, or __________________________________, as its agent. A-3-10 EXHIBIT A-4 FORM OF RESIDUAL CERTIFICATE THE CLASS [R] [RX] CERTIFICATES ARE SUBORDINATED TO THE OTHER CLASSES OF THE CERTIFICATES ISSUED BY THE TRUST DESCRIBED HEREIN TO THE EXTENT DESCRIBED HEREIN AND IN THE POOLING AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN. THIS CERTIFICATE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE "ACT"), OR UNDER ANY STATE SECURITIES OR "BLUE SKY" LAWS. THIS CERTIFICATE MAY NOT BE SOLD OR TRANSFERRED IN THE ABSENCE OF REGISTRATION UNDER SUCH LAWS OR QUALIFICATION FOR AN EXEMPTION FROM SUCH REGISTRATION. THE SECURITIES ADMINISTRATOR SHALL REQUIRE A CERTIFICATE FROM ANY TRANSFEROR AND TRANSFEREE HEREOF DEMONSTRATING COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS AND, UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE SECURITIES ADMINISTRATOR MAY REQUIRE AN OPINION OF COUNSEL WITH RESPECT TO SUCH REGISTRATION OR QUALIFICATION. ANY TRANSFEREE OF THIS CERTIFICATE MUST DELIVER TO THE TRUSTEE, THE SECURITIES ADMINISTRATOR AND THE DEPOSITOR A RESIDUAL TRANSFEREE AGREEMENT CONTAINING CERTAIN REPRESENTATIONS AND COVENANTS. ANY RESALE, TRANSFER OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF THIS CLASS [R] [RX] CERTIFICATE MAY BE MADE ONLY IF THE PROPOSED TRANSFEREE PROVIDES THE SECURITIES ADMINISTRATOR WITH A RESIDUAL TRANSFEREE AGREEMENT CONTAINING CERTAIN REPRESENTATIONS AND COVENANTS, AN AFFIDAVIT RELATING TO VARIOUS TAX MATTERS, AND AN AFFIDAVIT RELATING TO VARIOUS ERISA MATTERS (AND AN OPINION OF COUNSEL AS TO ERISA MATTERS IF REQUIRED UNDER SUCH AFFIDAVIT), ALL AS DESCRIBED IN THE POOLING AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN. NO TRANSFER OF A CLASS [R] [RX] CERTIFICATE SHALL BE PERMITTED TO BE MADE TO A DISQUALIFIED ORGANIZATION, WHICH GENERALLY INCLUDES ANY ENTITY THAT WOULD BE EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXATION (INCLUDING THE TAX ON UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME) ON INCOME DERIVED FROM THIS CLASS [R] [RX] CERTIFICATE. RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE ARE DESCRIBED MORE FULLY HEREIN. NO TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE TO AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN OR ARRANGEMENT, INCLUDING AN, COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT FUND (OR INSURANCE COMPANY GENERAL ACCOUNT) OR INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT THAT IS SUBJECT TO TITLE I OF THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED ("ERISA"), SECTION 4975 OF THE CODE OR A GOVERNMENTAL PLAN (AS DEFINED IN SECTION 3(32) OF ERISA), OR A CHURCH PLAN (AS DEFINED IN SECTION 3(33) OF ERISA) OR OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN OR RETIREMENT ARRANGEMENT THAT IS SUBJECT TO ANY FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAW WHICH IS A-4-1 SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR TO THE FOREGOING PROVISIONS OF ERISA OR THE CODE ("SIMILAR LAW") (EACH, A "PLAN") OR TO ANY PERSON ACTING, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ON BEHALF OF A PLAN OR USING THE ASSETS OF A PLAN WILL BE REGISTERED. THE HOLDER OF THIS CLASS [R] [RX] CERTIFICATE IS NOT ENTITLED TO SCHEDULED DISTRIBUTIONS OF PRINCIPAL OR INTEREST. A-4-2 LUMINENT MORTGAGE TRUST 2006-6 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-6 CLASS [R] [RX] CERTIFICATE THIS CLASS [R] [RX] CERTIFICATE REPRESENTS BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF A REMIC RESIDUAL INTEREST IN EACH OF TWO REMICS UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED. DATE OF POOLING AGREEMENT: AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2006 CLOSING DATE: SEPTEMBER 28, 2006 PERCENTAGE INTEREST: [ - ]% NO. 1 MORTGAGE LOAN CUT-OFF DATE BALANCE: $[ - ] MASTER SERVICER: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. TRUSTEE: HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION A-4-3 LUMINENT MORTGAGE TRUST 2006-6 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-6 CLASS [R] [RX] CERTIFICATE evidencing a beneficial ownership interest in a Trust Fund that consists primarily of a pool of Mortgage Loans (the "Mortgage Loans") formed and sold by LARES ASSET SECURITIZATION, INC. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT REPRESENT AN OBLIGATION OF OR INTEREST IN THE MASTER SERVICER, THE SECURITIES ADMINISTRATOR, THE DEPOSITOR, THE SELLER, THE TRUSTEE OR ANY OF THEIR AFFILIATES. THIS CERTIFICATE IS NOT INSURED OR GUARANTEED BY ANY PERSON. THIS CERTIFIES THAT: [ - ] is the registered owner of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Certificate in the Class [R] [RX] Certificates issued by Luminent Mortgage Trust 2006-6 (the "Trust Fund"), which was created pursuant to a Pooling Agreement, dated as of September 1, 2006 (the "Pooling Agreement") by and among Lares Asset Securitization, Inc., as depositor (the "Depositor"), Maia Mortgage Finance Statutory Trust, as seller (the "Seller"), HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as trustee (the "Trustee") and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as master servicer (the "Master Servicer") and as securities administrator (the "Securities Administrator"), a summary of certain of the pertinent provisions of which is set forth hereinafter. To the extent not defined herein, the capitalized terms used herein have the meanings assigned to them in the Pooling Agreement. This Certificate is issued under and is subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the Pooling Agreement, to which Pooling Agreement the Holder of this Certificate, by virtue of the acceptance hereof, assents and by which such Holder is bound. The Holder of this Certificate will not be entitled to any scheduled distributions of principal or interest. Distributions on this Certificate, if any (including the final distribution on this Certificate), will be made on the 25th day of each month commencing in October 2006 or, if such 25th day is not a Business Day, the Business Day immediately following (a "Distribution Date"), to the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered at the close of business on the last Business Day of the calendar month preceding such Distribution Date (the related "Record Date"). All sums distributed on this Certificate are payable in the coin or currency of the United States of America as at the time of payment is legal tender for the payment of public and private debts. Distributions, if any, will be made to the Holders of the Class [R] [RX] Certificates as described in the Pooling Agreement. Distributions allocated to the Class [R] [RX] Certificates will be allocated among the Certificates of such Class pro rata based upon their respective Percentage Interests, with a final distribution to be made upon retirement of this Certificate as set forth in the Pooling Agreement. A-4-4 This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of Certificates designated as the Luminent Mortgage Trust 2006-6 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-6 (herein called the "Certificates") and representing a Percentage Interest in the Class of Certificates specified on the face hereof. The Certificates are issued in nineteen classes as specifically set forth in the Pooling Agreement. The Class [R] [RX] Certificates are sometimes referred to as the "Residual Certificates." The Certificates will evidence in the aggregate 100% of the beneficial ownership of the Trust Fund. The Class [R] [RX] Certificates will be subordinated to the Certificates of all other Classes [(other than the Class RX Certificates)] to the extent provided in the Pooling Agreement. The Certificates are limited in right of payment to certain collections and recoveries respecting the Mortgage Loans, all as more specifically set forth in the Pooling Agreement. As provided in the Pooling Agreement, withdrawals from the Distribution Account, the Custodial Account and related accounts shall be made from time to time for purposes other than distributions to Holders, such purposes including reimbursement of fees and expenses, including Advances made by the Servicer, and certain expenses and indemnities amounts incurred with respect to the Mortgage Loans and administration of the Trust Fund. An election will be made to treat certain of the assets assigned to the Trust Fund as two separate real estate mortgage investment conduits ("REMICs") under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). Assuming that the elections are made properly and that certain qualification requirements concerning the Mortgage Loans and the Certificates are met, the Holder of this Certificate will be treated for federal income tax purposes as the beneficial owner of a "residual interest" in each of the two REMICs, as described in the Pooling Agreement. Accordingly, the Holder of this Class [R] [RX] Certificate will be taxed on its pro rata share of each such REMIC's taxable income or net loss. The requirement that the Holder of this Class [R] [RX] Certificate report its pro rata share of such income or loss will continue until there are no Certificates of any Class outstanding. By accepting this Certificate, the Holder of this Certificate agrees to be bound by all of the provisions of the Pooling Agreement, and, in particular, agrees that it shall (i) take any action required by the Code or Treasury regulations thereunder in order to create or maintain the REMIC status of each REMIC and (ii) refrain from taking any action that could endanger such status. The Pooling Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the Depositor, the Trustee, the Seller, the Master Servicer and the Securities Administrator and the rights of the Holders under the Pooling Agreement at any time by the Depositor, the Trustee, the Seller, the Master Servicer and the Securities Administrator, with the consent of the Holders of Certificates evidencing at least a majority of the Voting Interests of each Class affected by the proposed amendment (and in certain circumstances a higher percentage of such Voting Interests as specified in the Pooling 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 or exchange hereof or in lieu herefor, regardless of whether notation of such consent is made upon this Certificate. The Pooling Agreement also permits the A-4-5 amendment thereof, in certain limited circumstances, without the consent of the Holders of any of the Certificates. As provided in the Pooling Agreement and subject to any limitations on transfer of this Certificate by the Depository or its nominee and certain limitations set forth in the Pooling Agreement, the transfer of this Certificate is registrable in the Certificate Register upon surrender of this Certificate for registration of transfer at the applicable Corporate Trust Office of the Securities Administrator or such other offices or agencies appointed by the Securities Administrator for that purpose or such other locations, if any, provided in the Pooling Agreement, duly endorsed by, or accompanied by an assignment in the form attached hereto or other written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Securities Administrator 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 will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees. The Certificates of this Class are issuable in fully-registered, certificated form without coupons in minimum Percentage Interests of 10% and integral multiples thereof. As provided in the Pooling Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, Certificates are exchangeable for new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations as requested by the Holder surrendering the same. No service charge will be made for any such registration of transfer or exchange, but the Securities Administrator may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge that may be imposed in connection with any transfer or exchange of Certificates. No transfer of any Class [R] [RX] Certificates shall be made unless that transfer is made pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Act and effective registration or qualification under applicable state securities laws, or is made in a transaction that does not require such registration or qualification and in each case, in accordance with Section 9.02 of the Pooling Agreement. In the event that a transfer is to be made without registration or qualification under the Act and applicable state securities laws, the Securities Administrator shall not register such transfer unless and until the prospective transferee provides the Securities Administrator with the certifications and opinions required by Section 9.02 of the Pooling Agreement. Any such Holder desiring to effect such transfer shall, and does hereby agree to, indemnify the Depositor, the Trustee, the Seller, the Master Servicer and the Securities Administrator against any liability that may result if the transfer is not exempt from registration under the Act and all applicable state securities laws or is not made in accordance with such federal and state laws. Further, no transfer of a Class [R] [RX] Certificate shall be made unless and until the prospective transferee provides the Securities Administrator with a properly executed and completed Benefit Plan Affidavit in accordance with Section 9.02(c) of the Pooling Agreement. The Holder of this Certificate, by its acceptance hereof, shall be deemed for all purposes to have consented to the provisions of Section 9.02(f) of the Pooling Agreement, including the requirement that any transferee of this Certificate provide a properly executed affidavit substantially in the form of Exhibit H to the Pooling Agreement. A-4-6 If a tax or a reporting cost is borne by any REMIC as a result of the transfer of a Class [R] [RX] Certificate (or any beneficial interest therein) in violation of the restrictions set forth herein and in the Pooling Agreement, the Securities Administrator shall pay such tax or reporting cost with amounts that otherwise would have been paid to the transferee of the Class [R] [RX] Certificate (or beneficial interest therein). In that event, neither the transferee nor the transferor shall have any right to seek repayment of such amounts from the Depositor, the Trustee, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator, any REMIC or any other Holders, and none of such parties shall have any liability for payment of any such tax or reporting cost. The Depositor, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator and the Trustee and any agent of the Depositor, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator and 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 Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator and the Trustee nor any such agent shall be affected by notice to the contrary. The obligations created by the Pooling Agreement and the Trust Fund created thereby shall terminate upon the earlier of (a) the purchase by the Servicer of all Mortgage Loans (and REO Properties) remaining in the Trust Fund pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Pooling Agreement and (b) the later of (i) the maturity or other liquidation of the last Mortgage Loan remaining in the Trust Fund and the disposition of all REO Property and (ii) the distribution to Certificateholders of all amounts to be distributed to them. In no event shall the Trust Fund continue beyond the earlier of (i) the expiration of 21 years from the death of the survivor of the descendants of Joseph P. Kennedy, the late Ambassador of the United States to the Court of the St. James's, living on the date hereof and (ii) the Latest Possible Maturity Date. Pursuant to the terms of the Pooling Agreement, the Servicer may make a Clean-up Call or cause a Clean-up Call to be made pursuant to Section 11.01 of the Pooling Agreement. Unless the certificate of authentication hereon has been executed by the Securities Administrator, by manual signature, this Certificate shall not represent entitlement to any benefit under the Pooling Agreement or be valid for any purpose. THIS CERTIFICATE AND THE POOLING AGREEMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, AND GOVERNED BY, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. This Class [R] [RX] Certificate is a security governed by Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code. The Securities Administrator has executed this Certificate on behalf of the Trust Fund not in its individual capacity but solely as Securities Administrator under the Pooling Agreement. A-4-7 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Securities Administrator has caused this Certificate to be duly executed under its official seal. Dated: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., NOT IN ITS ------------------------------ INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS SECURITIES ADMINISTRATOR BY: ------------------------------------ AUTHORIZED OFFICER CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION THIS IS ONE OF THE CLASS [R] [RX] CERTIFICATES REFERRED TO IN THE WITHIN-MENTIONED POOLING AGREEMENT. ---------------------------------------, AS SECURITIES ADMINISTRATOR BY: ------------------------------------ AUTHORIZED OFFICER A-4-8 ABBREVIATIONS The following abbreviations, when used in the inscription on the face of this instrument, shall be construed as though they were written out in full according to applicable laws or regulations: TEN COM - as tenants in common UNIF GIFT MIN ACT - Custodian (Cust) (Minor) TEN ENT - as tenants by the under Uniform Gifts entireties to Minors Act JT TEN - as joint tenants with ________________ right of survivorship (State) and not as tenants in common Additional abbreviations may also be used though not in the above list. A-4-9 FORM OF TRANSFER FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sells, assigns and transfers unto ___________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE INSERT SOCIAL SECURITY OR OTHER IDENTIFYING NUMBER OF ASSIGNEE _________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ (Please print or typewrite name and address of assignee) the within Certificate and does hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint ______ ____________ (Attorney) to transfer the said Certificate in the Certificate Register of the within-named Trust Fund, with full power of substitution in the premises. Dated: ------------------------------ ---------------------------------------- NOTICE: The signature to this assignment must correspond with the name as written upon the face of this Certificate in every particular without alteration or enlargement or any change whatever. ----------------------------------------- SIGNATURE GUARANTEED: The signature must be guaranteed by a commercial bank or trust company or by a member firm of the New York Stock Exchange or another national securities exchange. Notarized or witnessed signatures are not acceptable. A-4-10 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 reports and statements should be mailed to ____________________________________________. This information is provided by ____________________________________________________, the assignee named above, or ___________________________________________________, as its agent A-4-11 POOLING AGREEMENT EXHIBITS TABLE OF CONTENTS EXHIBITS Exhibit B - Information Fields for Mortgage Loan Schedule Exhibit C - Contents of each Mortgage File Exhibit D - Form of Request for Release Exhibit E - Form of Transferor Certificate Exhibit F-1 - Form of Investment Letter (Non- Rule 144A) Exhibit F-2 - Form of Investment Letter (Rule 144A) Exhibit G - Form of Benefit Plan Affidavit Exhibit H - Form of Affidavit Regarding Transfer of Residual Certificate Exhibit I - Additional Form 10-D Disclosure Exhibit J - Additional Form 10-K Disclosure Exhibit K - Additional Form 8-K Disclosure Exhibit L - Additional Disclosure Notification Exhibit M-1 - Form of Schedule to Interest Rate Swap Agreement Exhibit M-2 - Form of Confirmation to Interest Rate Swap Agreement Exhibit 1122 - Relevant Servicing Criteria Exhibit Sox - Sarbanes Oxley Certificate SCHEDULES Schedule A - Mortgage Loan Schedule (i) EXHIBIT B INFORMATION FIELDS FOR MORTGAGE LOAN SCHEDULE With respect to each Mortgage Loan: 1. the Loan identification number; 2. the applicable Cut-off Date; 3. the zip code of the Mortgaged Property; 4. the applicable Servicer; 5. a code indicating whether the Mortgaged Property is a single family residence, two-family residence, three to four family residence, planned unit development, condominium, townhouse, row home or manufactured home; 6. the current Mortgage Rate; 7. the current Scheduled Monthly Payment; 8. the original term to maturity; 9. the scheduled maturity date; 10. the scheduled principal balance of the Mortgage Loan as of the Cut-off Date; 11. the original Loan-to-Value Ratio; 12. the FICO score of the Mortgagor at the time of origination; 13. a code indicating the credit grade of each Mortgage Loan as assigned by the Originator; 14. the date on which the first Scheduled Monthly Payment was or will be due; 15. the date on which the next payment is due; 16. the documentation level (full, stated, NIV); 17. loan purpose (i.e., purchase, rate/term refinance, cash-out refinance); 18. a code indicating whether the Mortgaged Property is owner occupied or non-owner occupied; 19. a code indicating the product type (e.g., 2/28, 3/27, 15 year fixed, etc.); B-1 20. a code indicating whether the Mortgage Loan is subject to a Prepayment Premium; 21. the term of any Prepayment Premium; 22. the type and amount of any Prepayment Premium; 23. with respect to each Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan, the Gross Margin; 24. with respect to each Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan, the next Adjustment Date; 25. with respect to each Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan, the lifetime maximum Mortgage Interest Rate; 26. with respect to each Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan, the lifetime minimum Mortgage Interest Rate; 27. with respect to each Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan, the periodic Payment Cap; 28. with respect to each Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan, the Index; 29. a code indicating whether the Mortgage Loan is an adjustable rate or fixed rate mortgage loan; 30. a code indicating whether the Mortgage Loan is a negatively amortizing loan; 31. a code indicating the payment reset provisions; 32. a code indicating whether the Mortgage Loan is a balloon loan; 33. a code indicating whether the Mortgage Loan is a "high cost" (or similarly classified) loan under applicable federal, state and local laws; and 34. a code indicating whether the Mortgage Loan has a Lender Paid Mortgage Insurance Policy, and if so, the applicable fee rate. With respect to the Mortgage Loans in the aggregate in the related Mortgage Loan Package, the respective Mortgage Loan Schedule shall set forth the following information, as of the Cut-off Date: 1. the number of Mortgage Loans; 2. the current aggregate outstanding scheduled principal balance of the Mortgage Loans; 3. the current weighted average Mortgage Interest Rate of the Mortgage Loans; and 4. the weighted average months to maturity of the Mortgage Loans. B-2 EXHIBIT C CONTENTS OF MORTGAGE LOAN FILE With respect to each Mortgage Loan, the Mortgage File shall include each of the following items delivered to the Trustee (or its designee), portions of which may be held by the Servicer in the Servicing File: (i) The original Mortgage Note (with all riders) endorsed either in blank or in the following form: "Pay to the order of HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as trustee (the "TRUSTEE") for the Luminent Mortgage Trust 2006-6 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-6, without recourse" and signed in the name of the Seller by an Authorized Officer (provided, in the event that the Mortgage Loan was acquired by the Seller in a merger, the signature must be in the following form: "[Seller], successor by merger to [name of predecessor]"; and in the event that the Mortgage Loan was acquired or originated by the Seller while doing business under another name, the signature must be in the following form: "[Seller], formerly known as [previous name]"). The Mortgage Note must contain all necessary intervening endorsements showing a complete chain of endorsement from the Originator (each such endorsement being sufficient to transfer all right, title and interest of the party so endorsing, as the holder of the Mortgage Note or assignee thereof, in and to that Mortgage Note); or With respect to no more than 1% of the Cut-off Date Balance, a certified copy of the Mortgage Note (endorsed as provided above) together with a lost note affidavit, providing indemnification to the holder thereof for any losses incurred due to the fact that the original Mortgage Note is missing. (ii) The original of any guarantee executed in connection with the Mortgage Note (if any). (iii) The original Mortgage (with all riders), with evidence of recording thereon, except as follows: If in connection with any Mortgage Loan, the Seller cannot deliver or cause to be delivered the original Mortgage with evidence of recording thereon on or prior to the Closing Date because of a delay caused by the public recording office where such Mortgage has been delivered for recordation or because such Mortgage has been lost or because such public recording office retains the original recorded Mortgage, the Seller shall deliver or cause to be delivered to the Trustee, a photocopy of such Mortgage, together with, in the case of a delay caused by the public recording office, an Officer's Certificate of the Seller stating that such Mortgage has been dispatched to the appropriate public recording office for recordation and that the original recorded Mortgage or a copy of such Mortgage certified by such public recording office to be a true and complete copy of the original recorded Mortgage will be promptly delivered to the Trustee upon receipt thereof by the Seller. (iv) The originals or certified true copies of any document sent for recordation of all assumption, modification, consolidation or extension agreements, with evidence of recording thereon, or, if the original of any such agreement with evidence of recording C-1 thereon has not been returned by the public recording office where such agreement has been delivered for recordation or such agreement has been lost or such public recording office retains the original recorded agreement, a photocopy of such agreement, certified by the Seller or its agent to be a true and correct copy of the agreement delivered to the appropriate public recording office for recordation. The original recorded agreement or, in the case of a agreement where a public recording office retains the original recorded agreement or in the case where an agreement is lost after recordation in a public recording office, a copy of such agreement certified by such public recording office to be a true and complete copy of the original recorded agreement, will be promptly delivered to the Trustee upon receipt thereof by the Seller. (v) The original Assignment of Mortgage in blank for each Mortgage Loan, in form and substance acceptable for recording. If the Mortgage Loan was acquired by the Seller in a merger, the Assignment of Mortgage must be made by "[Seller], successor by merger to [name of predecessor]." If the Mortgage Loan was acquired or originated by the Seller while doing business under another name, the Assignment of Mortgage must be made by "[Seller], formerly know as [previous name]." Subject to the foregoing and where permitted under the applicable laws of the jurisdiction wherein the Mortgaged property is located, such Assignments of Mortgage may be made by blanket assignments for Mortgage Loans secured by the Mortgaged Properties located in the same county. If the related Mortgage has been recorded in the name of MERS or its designee, no Assignment of Mortgage will be required to be prepared or delivered and instead, the Seller shall take all actions as are necessary to cause the Trustee to be shown as the owner of the related Mortgage Loan on the records of MERS for purposes of the system of recording transfers of beneficial ownership of mortgages maintained by MERS. (vi) For any Mortgage Loan not recorded in the name of MERS, originals or certified true copies of documents sent for recordation of all Intervening Assignments of the Mortgage with evidence of recording thereon, or if any such Intervening Assignment has not been returned from the applicable recording office or has been lost or if such public recording office retains the original recorded assignments of mortgage, the Seller shall deliver or cause to be delivered to the Trustee, a photocopy of such Intervening Assignment, together with (i) in the case of a delay caused by the public recording office, an Officer's Certificate of the Seller stating that such Intervening Assignment of Mortgage has been dispatched to the appropriate public recording office for recordation and that such original recorded Intervening Assignment of Mortgage or a copy of such Intervening Assignment of Mortgage certified by the appropriate public recording office or by the title insurance company that issued the title policy to be a true and complete copy of the original recorded Intervening Assignment of Mortgage will be promptly delivered to the Trustee upon receipt thereof by the Seller; or (ii) in the case of an Intervening Assignment where a public recording office retains the original recorded Intervening Assignment of Mortgage or in the case where an Intervening Assignment of Mortgage is lost after recordation in a public recording office, a copy of such Intervening Assignment of Mortgage certified by such public recording office to be a true and complete copy of the original recorded Intervening Assignment of Mortgage. C-2 (vii) The original private mortgage insurance policy or certificate of insurance, where required pursuant to the Agreement. (viii) The original mortgagee policy of title insurance in the form required by the Agreement or, if the original lender's title insurance policy has not been issued, the preliminary report or irrevocable binder or commitment to issue the same. (ix) Any security agreement, chattel mortgage or equivalent executed in connection with the Mortgage. (x) For each Mortgage Loan which is secured by a residential long-term lease, if any, a copy of the lease with evidence of recording indicated thereon, or, if the lease is in the process of being recorded, a photocopy of the lease, certified by an officer of the respective prior owner of such Mortgage Loan or by the applicable title insurance company, closing/settlement/escrow agent or company or closing attorney to be a true and correct copy of the lease transmitted for recordation. With respect to each Mortgage Loan, the Mortgage File shall include each of the following items to the extent required in the Underwriting Guidelines: (i) The original hazard insurance policy and, if required by law, flood insurance policy. (ii) Fully executed residential loan application. (iii) Fully executed Mortgage Loan closing statement (i.e., a Form HUD-1) and any other truth-in-lending or real estate settlement procedure forms required by law. (iv) Verification of employment and income (if required pursuant to the Underwriting Guidelines). (v) Verification of acceptable evidence of source and amount of down payment. (vi) Credit report on the Mortgagor. (vii) Residential appraisal report. (viii) Photograph of the Mortgaged Property. (ix) Survey of the Mortgaged Property, if required by the title company or applicable law. (x) Copy of each instrument necessary to complete identification of any exception set forth in the exception schedule in the title policy (i.e., map or plat, restrictions, easements, sewer agreements, home association declarations, etc.). C-3 (xi) All fully executed required disclosure statements required by state and federal law. (xii) If applicable, termite report, structural engineer's report, water potability and septic certification. (xiii) Sales contract, if applicable. (xiv) Evidence of payment of taxes and insurance premiums, insurance claim files, correspondence, current and historical computerized data files, and all other processing, underwriting and closing papers and records which are customarily contained in a mortgage file and which are required to document the Mortgage Loan or to service the Mortgage Loan. (xv) Amortization schedule, if available. (xvi) Payment history for any Mortgage Loan that has been closed for more than 90 days. (xvii) Fully executed power of attorney, if applicable. In the event of a delay by the public recording office in returning any recorded document, the Seller shall deliver to the Custodian, within 180 days of the Closing Date, an Officer's Certificate which shall (i) identify the recorded document, (ii) state that the recorded document has not been delivered to the Custodian due solely to a delay caused by the public recording office, (iii) state the amount of time generally required by the applicable recording office to record and return a document submitted for recordation, and (iv) specify the date the applicable recorded document will be delivered to the Custodian. The Seller shall be required to deliver to the Custodian the applicable recorded document by the date specified in (iv) above. C-4 EXHIBIT D FORM OF REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF DOCUMENTS AND RECEIPT Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 24 Executive Park, Suite 100 Irvine, California 92614 Attention: Mortgage Document Custody In connection with the administration of the mortgages held by you as Custodian under that certain Custodial Agreement, dated as of September 1, 2006 (the "CUSTODIAL AGREEMENT"), among Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as custodian (the "CUSTODIAN"), Lares Asset Securitization, Inc., as Depositor (the "DEPOSITOR"), and HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as the trustee (the "TRUSTEE"), the [Master Servicer] [Servicer] hereby requests a release of the Mortgage File held by you as Custodian with respect to the following described Mortgage Loan for the reason indicated below. Mortgagor's Name: Address: Loan No.: Reason for requesting file: 1. Mortgage Loan paid in full. The [Master Servicer] [Servicer] hereby certifies that all amounts received in connection with the loan have been credited to the [Custodial Account] [Distribution Account] pursuant to the Pooling Agreement. 2. Mortgage Loan foreclosed. The [Master Servicer] [Servicer] hereby certifies that the above reference Mortgage Loan is or will be subject to a foreclosure proceeding in accordance with the Pooling Agreement. 3. Mortgage Loan substituted. The [Master Servicer] [Servicer] hereby certifies that a Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan has been assigned and delivered to you along with the related Mortgage File pursuant to the Pooling Agreement. 4. Mortgage Loan repurchased. The [Master Servicer] [Servicer] hereby certifies that the Repurchase Amount has been credited to the Distribution Account pursuant to the Pooling Agreement. 5. Other. [ - ] The undersigned acknowledges that the above Mortgage File will be held by the undersigned in accordance with the provisions of the Pooling Agreement and will be returned to you within ten days of our receipt of such Mortgage File, except if the Mortgage Loan has been paid in full, repurchased or substituted for a Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan (in which case the Mortgage D-1 File will be retained by us permanently) and except if the Mortgage Loan is being foreclosed (in which case the Mortgage File will be returned when no longer required by us for such purpose). Capitalized terms used herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Custodial Agreement. [ - ], as [Master Servicer] [Servicer] By: ------------------------------------ Name: Title: D-2 EXHIBIT E FORM OF TRANSFEROR CERTIFICATE ____________________________ Date Re: LUMINENT MORTGAGE TRUST 2006-6 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-6 CLASS [ - ] CERTIFICATES Ladies and Gentlemen: In connection with our disposition of the Luminent Mortgage Trust 2006-6 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-6 (the "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 the Class [R][RX] Certificate, we have no knowledge the Transferee is not a Permitted Transferee and (d) no purpose of the proposed disposition of the Class [R][RX] Certificate is to impede the assessment or collection of tax. Very truly yours, [ - ] By: ------------------------------------ Name: Title: E-1 EXHIBIT F-1 FORM OF NON-RULE 144A INVESTMENT LETTER LUMINENT MORTGAGE TRUST 2006-6 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-6 CLASS [_] ________________ (DATE) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Sixth Street and Marquette Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota 55479 Ladies and Gentlemen: In connection with the purchase on the date hereof of the captioned securities (the "Purchased Securities"), the undersigned (the "Transferee") hereby certifies and covenants to the transferor, the Depositor, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator, the Trustee and the Trust Fund as follows: (a) Representations and Warranties. The Transferee represents and warrants: (1) The Transferee is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Transferee is organized, is authorized to invest in the Purchased Securities and to enter into this Agreement, and has duly executed and delivered this Agreement. (2) The Transferee is acquiring the Purchased Securities for its own account as principal and not with a view to the distribution of the Purchased Securities, in whole or in part, in violation of Section 5 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act"). (3) The Transferee is an "Accredited Investor" as defined in Rule 501(a)(1), (2), (3) or (7) of Regulation D under the Act. (4) The Transferee has knowledge in financial and business matters and is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of an investment in the Purchased Securities; the Transferee has sought such accounting, legal and tax advice as it has considered necessary to make an informed investment decision; and the Transferee is able to bear the economic risk of an investment in the Purchased Securities and can afford a complete loss of such investment; (5) The Transferee confirms that the Depositor has made available to the Transferee the opportunity to ask questions of, and receive answers from, the Depositor concerning the Depositor, the Trust Fund, the purchase by the Transferee of the Purchased Securities and all F-1-1 matters relating thereto, and to obtain additional information relating thereto that the Depositor possesses or can acquire without unreasonable effort or expense. (b) Covenants. The Transferee covenants: (1) The Transferee will not make a public offering of the Purchased Securities, and will not reoffer or resell the Purchased Securities in a manner that would render the issuance and sale of the Purchased Securities, whether considered together with the resale or otherwise, a violation of the Act, or any state securities or "Blue Sky" laws or require registration pursuant thereto; (2) The Transferee agrees that, in its capacity as holder of the Purchased Securities, it will assert no claim or interest in the Mortgage Loans by reason of owning the Purchased Securities other than with respect to amounts that may be properly and actually payable to the Transferee pursuant to the terms of the Pooling Agreement and the securities; and (3) If applicable, the Transferee will comply in all material respects with respect to the Purchased Securities with applicable regulatory guidelines relating to the ownership of mortgage derivative products. (c) Transfer Restrictions. (1) The Transferee understands that the Purchased Securities have not been registered under the Act or registered or qualified under any state securities laws and that no transfer may be made unless the Purchased Securities are registered under the Act and under applicable state law or unless an exemption from such registration is available. If so requested by the Trustee, the Transferee and the transferor shall certify to the Depositor and the Trustee as to the factual basis for the registration or qualification exemption relied upon. The Transferee further understands that neither the Depositor, the Trustee nor the Trust Fund is under any obligation to register the Purchased Securities or make an exemption from such registration available. (2) Any Securityholder desiring to effect a transfer shall, and does hereby agree to, indemnify the Depositor and the Trustee against any liability that may result if the transfer is not exempt under federal or applicable state securities laws. (3) The transfer of the Securities may be subject to additional restrictions, as set forth in Section 9.02 of the Pooling Agreement. All capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein have the respective meanings assigned thereto in the Pooling Agreement, dated as of September 1, 2006, by and among Lares Asset Securitization, Inc., as Depositor, Maia Mortgage Finance Statutory Trust, as Seller, HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as master servicer (the "Master Servicer") and as securities administrator (the "Securities Administrator"), pursuant to which the Purchased Securities were issued. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Investment Letter to be executed by its duly authorized representative as of the day and year first above written. F-1-2 [TRANSFEREE] By: ------------------------------------ Name: Title: F-1-3 EXHIBIT F-2 FORM OF RULE 144A INVESTMENT LETTER LUMINENT MORTGAGE TRUST 2006-6 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-6 CLASS [_] ________________ (DATE) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Sixth Street and Marquette Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota 55479 Ladies and Gentlemen: In connection with the purchase on the date hereof of the captioned securities (the "Purchased Certificates"), the undersigned (the "Transferee") hereby certifies and covenants to the transferor, Lares Asset Securitization, Inc., the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator, the Trustee and the Trust Fund as follows: 1. The Transferee is a "qualified institutional buyer" as that term is defined in Rule 144A ("Rule 144A") promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act") and has completed the form of certification to that effect attached hereto as Annex A1 (if the Transferee is not a registered investment company) or Annex A2 (if the Transferee is a registered investment company). The Transferee is aware that the sale to it is being made in reliance on Rule 144A. 2. The Transferee understands that the Purchased Certificates have not been registered under the 1933 Act or registered or qualified under any state securities laws and that no transfer may be made unless the Purchased Certificates are registered under the 1933 Act and under applicable state law or unless an exemption from such registration is available. The Transferee further understands that neither Lares Asset Securitization, Inc., the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator, the Trustee nor the Trust Fund is under any obligation to register the Purchased Certificates or make an exemption from such registration available. 3. The Transferee is acquiring the Purchased Certificates for its own account or for the account of a "qualified institutional buyer" (as defined in Rule 144A, a "QIB"), and understands that such Purchased Certificates may be resold, pledged or transferred only (a) to a person reasonably believed to be such a QIB that purchases for its own account or for the account of a QIB to whom notice is given that the resale, pledge or transfer is being made in reliance on Rule 144A, or (b) pursuant to another exemption from registration under the 1933 Act and under applicable state securities laws. In addition, such transfer may be subject to additional restrictions, as set forth in Section 9.02 of the Pooling Agreement. By its execution of this agreement, the Transferee agrees that it will not resell, pledge or transfer any of the Purchased Certificates to anyone otherwise than in strict compliance with Rule 144A, or F-2-1 pursuant to another exemption from registration under the 1933 Act and all applicable state securities laws, and in strict compliance with the transfer restrictions set forth in Section 9.02 of the Pooling Agreement. The Transferee will not attempt to transfer any or all of the Purchased Certificates pursuant to Rule 144A unless the Transferee offers and sells such Certificates only to QIBs or to offerees or purchasers that the Transferee and any person acting on behalf of the Transferee reasonably believe (as described in paragraph (d)(l) of Rule 144A) is a QIB. 4. The Transferee has been furnished with all information that it requested regarding (a) the Purchased Certificates and distributions thereon and (b) the Pooling Agreement referred to below. 5. If applicable, the Transferee has complied, will comply in all material respects with applicable regulatory guidelines relating to the ownership of mortgage derivative products. All capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein have the respective meanings assigned thereto in the Pooling Agreement, dated as of September 1, 2006, by and among Lares Asset Securitization, Inc., as Depositor, Maia Mortgage Finance Statutory Trust, as Seller, HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as master servicer (the "Master Servicer") and as securities administrator (the "Securities Administrator") pursuant to which the Purchased Certificates were issued. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Rule 144A Letter to be executed by its duly authorized representative as of the day and year first above written. [TRANSFEREE] By: ------------------------------------ Name: Title: F-2-2 ANNEX A1 TO EXHIBIT F-2 TRANSFEREES OTHER THAN REGISTERED INVESTMENT COMPANIES 1. As indicated below, the undersigned is the President, Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President or other executive officer of the Transferee. 2. The Transferee is a "qualified institutional buyer" as that term is defined in Rule 144A ("Rule 144A") promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act"), because (a) the Transferee owned and/or invested on a discretionary basis at least $[ - ] in securities [Note to reviewer - the amount in the previous blank must be at least $100,000,000 unless the Transferee is a dealer, in which case the amount filled in the previous blank must be at least $10,000,000.] (except for the excluded securities referred to in paragraph 3 below) as of [ - ] [specify a date on or since the end of the Transferee's most recently ended fiscal year] (such amount being calculated in accordance with Rule 144A) and (b) the Transferee meets the criteria listed in the category marked below. _____ Corporation, etc. The Transferee is an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, a corporation (other than a bank as defined in Section 3(a)(2) of the 1933 Act or a savings and loan association or other similar institution referenced in Section 3(a)(5)(A) of the Act), a partnership, or a Massachusetts or similar business trust. _____ Bank. The Transferee (a) is a national bank or banking institution as defined in Section 3(a)(2) of the 1933 Act and is organized under the laws of a state, territory or the District of Columbia. The business of the Transferee is substantially confined to banking and is supervised by the appropriate 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 as of a date not more than 16 months preceding the date of this certification in the case of a U.S. bank, and not more than eighteen months preceding the date of this certification in the case of a foreign bank or equivalent institution, a copy of which financial statements is attached hereto. _____ Savings and Loan. The Transferee is a savings and loan association, building and loan association, cooperative bank, homestead association or similar institution referenced in Section 3(a)(5)(A) of the 1933 Act. The Transferee is supervised and examined by a state or federal authority having supervisory authority over any such institutions or is a foreign savings and loan association or equivalent institution and has an audited net worth of at least $25,000,000 as demonstrated in its latest annual financial statements as of a date not more than 16 months preceding the date of this certification in the case of a U.S. savings and loan association or similar institution, and not more than eighteen months preceding the date of this certification in the case of a foreign savings and loan association or equivalent institution, a copy of which financial statements is attached hereto. F-2-3 _____ Broker-dealer. The Transferee is a dealer registered pursuant to Section 15 of the Certificates Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "1934 Act"). _____ Insurance Company. The Transferee is an insurance company as defined in Section 2(13) of the 1933 Act, 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 Transferee is a plan established and maintained by a state, its political subdivisions, or any agency or instrumentality of a state or its political subdivisions, for the benefit of its employees. _____ ERISA Plan. The Transferee is an employee benefit plan within the meaning of Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Certificate Act of 1974, as amended. _____ Investment Adviser. The Transferee is an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. _____ Other. The Transferee qualifies as a "qualified institutional buyer" as defined in Rule 144A on the basis of facts other than those listed in any of the entries above. If this response is marked, the Transferee must certify on additional pages, to be attached to this certification, to facts that satisfy the Servicer that the Transferee is a "qualified institutional buyer" as defined in Rule 144A. 3. The term "securities" as used herein does not include (a) securities of issuers that are affiliated with the Transferee, (b) securities constituting the whole or part of an unsold allotment to or subscription by the Transferee, if the Transferee is a dealer, (c) bank deposit notes and certificates of deposit, (d) loan participations, (e) repurchase agreements, (f) securities owned but subject to a repurchase agreement and (g) 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 Transferee, the Transferee used the cost of such securities to the Transferee and did not include any of the securities referred to in the preceding paragraph. Further, in determining such aggregate amount, the Transferee may have included securities owned by subsidiaries of the Transferee, but only if such subsidiaries are consolidated with the Transferee in its financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and if the investments of such subsidiaries are managed under the Transferee's direction. However, such securities were not included if the Transferee is a majority-owned, consolidated subsidiary of another enterprise and the Transferee is not itself a reporting company under the 1934 Act. 5. The Transferee acknowledges that it is familiar with Rule 144A and understands that the Transferor and other parties related to the Purchased Certificates are relying and will continue to rely on the statements made herein because one or more sales to the Transferee may be made in reliance on Rule 144A. F-2-4 6. Will the Transferee be purchasing the _____ _____ Purchased Certificates only YES NO for the Transferee's own account? If the answer to the foregoing question is "NO", the Transferee agrees that, in connection with any purchase of securities sold to the Transferee for the account of a third party (including any separate account) in reliance on Rule 144A, the Transferee will only purchase for the account of a third party that at the time is a "qualified institutional buyer" within the meaning of Rule 144A. In addition, the Transferee agrees that the Transferee will not purchase securities for a third party unless the Transferee has obtained a current representation letter from such third party or taken other appropriate steps contemplated by Rule 144A to conclude that such third party independently meets the definition of "qualified institutional buyer" set forth in Rule 144A. 7. The Transferee 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 Transferee's purchase of the Purchased Certificates will constitute a reaffirmation of this certification as of the date of such purchase. In addition, if the Transferee is a bank or savings and loan as provided above, the Transferee agrees that it will furnish to such parties updated annual financial statements promptly after they become available. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this certificate to be executed by its duly authorized representative this ____ day of ___________, ______. Print Name of Transferee By: ------------------------------------ F-2-5 ANNEX A2 TO EXHIBIT F-2 REGISTERED INVESTMENT COMPANIES 1. As indicated below, the undersigned is the President, Chief Financial Officer or Senior Vice President of the entity purchasing the Purchased Certificates (the "Transferee") or, if the Transferee is part of a Family of Investment Companies (as defined in paragraph 3 below), is an officer of the related investment adviser (the "Adviser"). 2. The Transferee is a "qualified institutional buyer" as that term is defined in Rule 144A ("Rule 144A") promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act"), because (a) the Transferee is an investment company (a "Registered Investment Company") registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act") and (b) as marked below, the Transferee alone, or the Transferee's Family of Investment Companies, owned at least $[ - ] [Note to reviewer - the amount in the previous blank must be at least $100,000,000] in securities (other than the excluded securities referred to in paragraph 4 below) as of [ - ] [specify a date on or since the end of the Transferee's most recently ended fiscal year]. For purposes of determining the amount of securities owned by the Transferee or the Transferee's Family of Investment Companies, the cost of such securities to the Transferee or the Transferee's Family of Investment Companies was used. _____ The Transferee owned $____________ in securities (other than the excluded securities referred to in paragraph 4 below) as of the end of the Transferee's most recent fiscal year (such amount being calculated in accordance with Rule 144A). _____ The Transferee is part of a Family of Investment Companies which owned in the aggregate $____________ in securities (other than the excluded securities referred to in paragraph 4 below) as of the end of the Transferee'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 except for a unit investment trust whose assets consist solely of shares of one or more Registered Investment Companies (provided that each series of a "series company," as defined in Rule 18f-2 under the 1940 Act, shall be deemed to be a separate investment company) that have the same investment adviser (or, in the case of a unit investment trust, the same depositor) or investment advisers (or depositors) 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 (a) securities of issuers that are affiliated with the Transferee or are part of the Transferee's Family of Investment Companies, (b) bank deposit notes and certificates of deposit, (c) loan participations, (d) repurchase agreements, (e) securities owned but subject to a repurchase agreement and (f) currency, interest rate and commodity swaps. F-2-6 5. The Transferee is familiar with Rule 144A and understands that the parties to which this certification is being made are relying and will continue to rely on the statements made herein because one or more sales to the Transferee will be in reliance on Rule 144A. In addition, the Transferee will only purchase for the Transferee's own account. 6. The undersigned will notify the parties to which this certification is made of any changes in the information and conclusions herein. Until such notice, the Transferee's purchase of the Purchased Certificates will constitute a reaffirmation of this certification by the undersigned as of the date of such purchase. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this certificate to be executed by its duly authorized representative this ____ of ____________, ______. [Print Name of Transferee or Adviser] By: ------------------------------------ Name: Title: IF AN ADVISER: [Print Name of Transferee] Date: ------------------------------- F-2-7 EXHIBIT G FORM OF BENEFIT PLAN AFFIDAVIT Re: LUMINENT MORTGAGE TRUST 2006-6 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-6 ERISA-RESTRICTED CERTIFICATES STATE OF [_________] ) )ss: COUNTY/CITY OF [_______] ) Under penalties of perjury, I, the undersigned, declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the following representations are true, correct, and complete. 1. That I am a duly authorized officer of [Organization], a [State] corporation (the "Purchaser"), whose taxpayer identification number is [____________], and on behalf of which I have the authority to make this affidavit. 2. That the Purchaser is acquiring any of the ERISA-Restricted Certificates, each representing an interest in the Trust Fund, for certain assets of which one or more real estate mortgage investment conduit ("REMIC") elections are to be made under Section 860D of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). 3. The Purchaser either: (i) is not an employee benefit plan or arrangement including a collective investment fund (or insurance company general account) or individual retirement account that is subject to Title I of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code (each, a "Plan") nor any Person acting for or on behalf of a Plan or using the assets of a Plan; (ii) in case of an ERISA-Restricted Certificate other than a Class C, Class P or Residual Certificate, is an insurance company and (A) the Purchaser is acquiring the Certificates with funds held in an "insurance company general account" (as defined in Section V(e) of Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption 95-60 ("PTCE 95-60"), as published in 60 Fed. Reg. 35925 (July 12, 1995)) and (B) the acquisition and holding of the Certificates are covered under Sections I and III of PTCE 95-60; or (iii) in the case of an ERISA-Restricted Certificate other than a Residual Certificate, has provided an Opinion of Counsel obtained at the Transferee's expense, satisfactory to the Securities Administrator, an Opinion of Counsel with respect to this Benefit Plan Affidavit is an opinion of counsel to the G-1 effect that the proposed transfer to, or the holding of such Certificate by, a Plan, or any church plan, governmental plan or other arrangement that is subject to any federal, state or local law that is substantially similar to the foregoing provisions of ERISA or the Code ("Similar Law") or any person acting for, on behalf of, or with assets of, a Plan (or a church plan, government plan or other arrangement described above) will not (a) constitute or result in, a non-exempt prohibited transaction under Title I of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code or a violation of Similar Law and will not subject the Trustee, the Depositor, the Securities Administrator, the Master Servicer or the Servicer to any obligation or liability (including obligations or liabilities under ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code) in addition to those undertaken in the Pooling Agreement. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to such terms in the Pooling Agreement, dated as of September 1, 2006, by and among Lares Asset Securitization, Inc., as Depositor, Maia Mortgage Finance Statutory Trust, as Seller, HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as master servicer (the "Master Servicer") and as securities administrator (the "Securities Administrator"). [SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS] G-2 [Purchaser] By: ------------------------------ Name: ---------------------------- Title: --------------------------- G-3 EXHIBIT H FORM OF AFFIDAVIT REGARDING TRANSFER OF RESIDUAL CERTIFICATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 9.02 Luminent Mortgage Trust 2006-6 (the "Trust Fund") Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-6 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 (the "Transferee") of the Class [R][RX] Certificate (the "Residual Certificate") issued pursuant to the Pooling Agreement, dated September 1, 2006 (the "Agreement"), among Lares Asset Securitization, Inc., as Depositor, Maia Mortgage Finance Statutory Trust, as Seller, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Securities Administrator and Master Servicer, and HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein 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. 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 the Residual Certificate either (i) for its own account or (ii) as nominee, trustee or agent for another Person who is a Permitted Transferee and has attached hereto an affidavit from such Person in substantially the same form as this affidavit. 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 Residual 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, other than in the case of an "electing large partnership" under Section 775 of the Code, 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 H-1 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 9.02(f) of the Agreement and understands the legal consequences of the acquisition of the Residual 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 9.02(f) 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 in the form of this Affidavit from any Person to whom the Transferee attempts to transfer the Residual 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 the Residual Certificate or cause the Residual Certificate to be transferred to any Person that the Transferee knows is not a Permitted Transferee. 7. The Transferee historically has paid its debts as they have become due, and it intends to do so in the future. 8. 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 Residual Certificate. 9. The taxpayer identification number of the Transferee's nominee is ___________. 10. The Transferee is (i) a U.S. Person as defined in Code Section 7701(a)(30) or (ii) (A) the Transferee holds the Residual Certificate in connection with the conduct of a trade or business within the United States and has furnished the transferor and the Trustee with an effective Internal Revenue Service Form W-8ECI (or successor thereto) or (B) the Transferee has delivered to both the transferor and the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel from a nationally-recognized tax counsel to the effect that such transfer is in accordance with the requirements of the Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder and that such transfer of the Residual Certificate will not be disregarded for federal income tax purposes. 11. The Transferee is aware that the Residual Certificate may be a "noneconomic residual interest" within the meaning of 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. 12. The Transferee will not cause income from the Residual 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. 13. If the Transferee is purchasing the Residual Certificate in a transfer intended to meet the safe harbor provisions of Treasury Regulations Sections 1.860E-1(c), the Transferee has executed and attached Attachment A hereto. H-2 14. The Transferee is not an employee benefit plan or arrangement, including an individual retirement account, subject to ERISA, the Code or any federal, state or local law which is similar to ERISA or the Code, and the Transferee is not acting on behalf of such a plan or arrangement. 15. The Transferee understands that it may incur tax liabilities with respect to the Residual Certificate in excess of cash flows generated thereby. 16. The Transferee intends to pay taxes associated with holding the Residual Certificate as such taxes become due. * * * H-3 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 this _____ day of ________________, ____. ---------------------------------- Print Name of Transferee By ------------------------------- Name: Title: 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 _____________________, ____ ------------------------------------------------------ NOTARY PUBLIC My Commission expires the ____ day of ________, _____. H-4 ATTACHMENT A to AFFIDAVIT PURSUANT TO SECTION 860E(e)(4) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED, AND FOR NON-ERISA INVESTORS Check the appropriate box: [_] The consideration paid to the Transferee to acquire the Residual Certificate equals or exceeds the excess of (a) the present value of the anticipated tax liabilities over (b) the present value of the anticipated savings associated with holding such Residual Certificate, in each case calculated in accordance with U.S. Treasury Regulations Sections 1.860E-1(c)(7) and (8), computing present values using a discount rate equal to the short-term Federal rate prescribed by Section 1274(d) of the Code and the compounding period used by the Transferee. OR [_] The transfer of the Residual 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 Residual 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 Residual 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; (iv) the Transferee has determined the consideration paid to it to acquire the Residual 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; and (v) in the event of any transfer of the Residual Certificate by the Transferee, the Transferee will require its transferee to complete a representation in the form of this Attachment A as a condition of such transferee's purchase of the Residual Certificate. H-5 EXHIBIT I ADDITIONAL FORM 10-D DISCLOSURE ADDITIONAL FORM 10-D DISCLOSURE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ITEM ON FORM 10-D PARTY RESPONSIBLE ---------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- ITEM 1: DISTRIBUTION AND POOL PERFORMANCE INFORMATION Information included in the Monthly Servicer Statement Master Servicer Securities Administrator Any information required by 1121 which Depositor is NOT included on the Monthly Statement ITEM 2: LEGAL PROCEEDINGS Any legal proceeding pending against the following entities or their respective property, that is material to Certificateholders, including any proceedings known to be contemplated by governmental authorities: o Issuing Entity (Trust Fund) Trustee, Master Servicer, Securities Administrator and Depositor o Sponsor (Seller) Seller (if a party to the Pooling Agreement) or Depositor o Depositor Depositor o Trustee Trustee o Securities Administrator Securities Administrator o Master Servicer Master Servicer o Custodian Custodian o 1110(b) Originator Depositor o Any 1108(a)(2) Servicer (other than Servicer the Master Servicer or Securities Administrator) o Any other party contemplated by Depositor 1100(d)(1) ITEM 3: SALE OF SECURITIES AND USE OF Depositor 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. I-1 ADDITIONAL FORM 10-D DISCLOSURE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ITEM ON FORM 10-D PARTY RESPONSIBLE ---------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- ITEM 4: DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES Securities Administrator Trustee 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) ITEM 5: SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE Securities Administrator OF SECURITY HOLDERS Trustee Information from Item 4 of Part II of Form 10-Q ITEM 6: SIGNIFICANT OBLIGORS OF POOL Depositor ASSETS Item 1112(b) - Significant Obligor Financial Information* * 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. ITEM 7: SIGNIFICANT ENHANCEMENT PROVIDER INFORMATION Item 1114(b)(2) - Credit Enhancement Provider Financial Information* o Determining applicable disclosure Depositor threshold o Requesting required financial Depositor information (including any required accountants' consent to the use thereof) or effecting incorporation by reference Item 1115(b) - Derivative Counterparty Financial Information* o Determining current maximum Depositor probable exposure o Determining current significance Depositor percentage o Requesting required financial Depositor information (including any required accountants' consent to the use thereof) or effecting incorporation by reference * 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. I-2 ADDITIONAL FORM 10-D DISCLOSURE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ITEM ON FORM 10-D PARTY RESPONSIBLE ---------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- ITEM 8: OTHER INFORMATION Any party responsible for the applicable Form 8-K Disclosure item Disclose any information required to be reported on Form 8-K during the period covered by the Form 10-D but not reported ITEM 9: EXHIBITS Monthly Statement to Certificateholders Securities Administrator Exhibits required by Item 601 of Depositor Regulation S-K, such as material agreements I-3 EXHIBIT J ADDITIONAL FORM 10-K DISCLOSURE ADDITIONAL FORM 10-K DISCLOSURE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ITEM ON FORM 10-K PARTY RESPONSIBLE ---------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- ITEM 1B: UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS Depositor ITEM 9B: OTHER INFORMATION Any party responsible for disclosure Disclose any information required to be items on Form 8-K reported on Form 8-K during the fourth quarter covered by the Form 10-K but not reported ITEM 15: EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT Securities Administrator SCHEDULES Depositor REG AB ITEM 1112(b): SIGNIFICANT OBLIGORS OF POOL ASSETS Significant Obligor Financial Depositor Information* * 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. REG AB ITEM 1114(b)(2): CREDIT ENHANCEMENT PROVIDER FINANCIAL INFORMATION o Determining applicable disclosure Depositor threshold o Requesting required financial Depositor information (including any required accountants' consent to the use thereof) or effecting incorporation by reference * 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. REG AB ITEM 1115(b): DERIVATIVE COUNTERPARTY FINANCIAL INFORMATION o Determining current maximum Depositor probable exposure o Determining current significance Depositor percentage o Requesting required financial Depositor information (including any required accountants' consent to the use thereof) or effecting incorporation by reference * 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. J-1 ADDITIONAL FORM 10-K DISCLOSURE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ITEM ON FORM 10-K PARTY RESPONSIBLE ---------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- REG AB ITEM 1117: LEGAL PROCEEDINGS Any legal proceeding pending against the following entities or their respective property, that is material to Certificateholders, including any proceedings known to be contemplated by governmental authorities: o Issuing Entity (Trust Fund) Trustee, Master Servicer, Securities Administrator and Depositor o Sponsor (Seller) Seller (if a party to the Pooling Agreement) or Depositor o Depositor Depositor o Trustee Trustee o Securities Administrator Securities Administrator o Master Servicer Master Servicer o Custodian Custodian o 1110(b) Originator Depositor o Any 1108(a)(2) Servicer (other than Servicer the Master Servicer or Securities Administrator) o Any other party contemplated by Depositor 1100(d)(1) REG AB ITEM 1119: AFFILIATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS Whether (a) the Sponsor (Seller), Depositor as to (a) Depositor or Issuing Entity is an Sponsor/Seller as to (a) affiliate of the following parties, and (b) to the extent known and material, any of the following parties are affiliated with one another: o Master Servicer Master Servicer o Securities Administrator Securities Administrator o Trustee Trustee o Any other 1108(a)(3) servicer Servicer o Any 1110 Originator Depositor/Sponsor o Any 1112(b) Significant Obligor Depositor/Sponsor o Any 1114 Credit Enhancement Depositor/Sponsor Provider o Any 1115 Derivate Counterparty Depositor/Sponsor Provider o Any other 1101(d)(1) material party Depositor/Sponsor Whether there are any "outside the Depositor as to (a) ordinary course business arrangements" Sponsor/Seller as to (a) other than would be obtained in an arm's length transaction between (a) the Sponsor (Seller), Depositor or Issuing Entity on the one hand, and (b) any of the following parties (or their affiliates) on the other hand, that exist currently or within the past two years and that are material to a Certificateholder's understanding of the Certificates: J-2 ADDITIONAL FORM 10-K DISCLOSURE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ITEM ON FORM 10-K PARTY RESPONSIBLE ----------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- o Master Servicer Master Servicer o Securities Administrator Securities Administrator o Trustee Depositor/Sponsor o Any other 1108(a)(3) servicer Servicer o Any 1110 Originator Depositor/Sponsor o Any 1112(b) Significant Obligor Depositor/Sponsor o Any 1114 Credit Enhancement Depositor/Sponsor Provider Depositor/Sponsor o Any 1115 Derivate Counterparty Provider o Any other 1101(d)(1) material party Depositor/Sponsor Whether there are any specific Depositor as to (a) relationships involving the transaction Sponsor/Seller as to (a) or the pool assets between (a) the Sponsor (Seller), Depositor or Issuing Entity on the one hand, and (b) any of the following parties (or their affiliates) on the other hand, that exist currently or within the past two years and that are material: o Master Servicer Master Servicer o Securities Administrator Securities Administrator o Trustee Depositor/Sponsor o Any other 1108(a)(3) servicer Servicer o Any 1110 Originator Depositor/Sponsor o Any 1112(b) Significant Obligor Depositor/Sponsor o Any 1114 Credit Enhancement Depositor/Sponsor Provider o Any 1115 Derivate Counterparty Depositor/Sponsor Provider o Any other 1101(d)(1) material party Depositor/Sponsor J-3 EXHIBIT K FORM 8-K DISCLOSURE INFORMATION FORM 8-K DISCLOSURE INFORMATION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ITEM ON FORM 8-K PARTY RESPONSIBLE ---------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- ITEM 1.01- ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL All parties 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 ITEM 1.02- TERMINATION OF A MATERIAL All parties 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. ITEM 1.03- BANKRUPTCY OR RECEIVERSHIP Depositor Disclosure is required regarding the bankruptcy or receivership, with respect to any of the following: o Sponsor (Seller) Depositor/Sponsor (Seller) o Depositor Depositor o Master Servicer Master Servicer o Affiliated Servicer Servicer o Other Servicer servicing 20% or Servicer more of the pool assets at the time of the report o Other material servicers Servicer o Trustee Trustee o Securities Administrator Securities Administrator o Significant Obligor Depositor o Credit Enhancer (10% or more) Depositor o Derivative Counterparty Depositor o Custodian Custodian K-1 FORM 8-K DISCLOSURE INFORMATION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ITEM ON FORM 8-K PARTY RESPONSIBLE ---------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- ITEM 2.04- TRIGGERING EVENTS THAT Depositor ACCELERATE OR INCREASE A DIRECT Master Servicer FINANCIAL OBLIGATION OR AN OBLIGATION Securities Administrator 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 monthly statements to the certificateholders. ITEM 3.03- MATERIAL MODIFICATION TO Securities Administrator RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS Trustee Depositor Disclosure is required of any material modification to documents defining the rights of Certificateholders, including the Pooling Agreement. ITEM 5.03- AMENDMENTS OF ARTICLES OF Depositor INCORPORATION OR BYLAWS; CHANGE OF FISCAL YEAR Disclosure is required of any amendment "to the governing documents of the issuing entity". ITEM 6.01- ABS INFORMATIONAL AND Depositor COMPUTATIONAL MATERIAL ITEM 6.02- CHANGE OF SERVICER OR Master Servicer/Securities SECURITIES ADMINISTRATOR Administrator/Depositor/ Servicer/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 or trustee. Reg AB disclosure about any new servicer Servicer/Master Servicer/Depositor or master servicer is also required. Reg AB disclosure about any new Trustee Trustee is also required. ITEM 6.03- CHANGE IN CREDIT ENHANCEMENT Depositor/Securities OR EXTERNAL SUPPORT Administrator/Trustee Covers termination of any enhancement in K-2 FORM 8-K DISCLOSURE INFORMATION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ITEM ON FORM 8-K PARTY RESPONSIBLE ---------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- 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 Depositor enhancement provider is also required. ITEM 6.04- FAILURE TO MAKE A REQUIRED Securities Administrator DISTRIBUTION Trustee ITEM 6.05- SECURITIES ACT UPDATING Depositor 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. If there are any new servicers or Depositor 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. ITEM 7.01- REG FD DISCLOSURE All parties ITEM 8.01- OTHER EVENTS Depositor Any event, with respect to which information is not otherwise called for in Form 8-K, that the registrant deems of importance to certificateholders. ITEM 9.01- FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND Responsible party for EXHIBITS reporting/disclosing the financial statement or exhibit K-3 EXHIBIT L ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURE NOTIFICATION Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Securities Administrator 9062 Old Annapolis Road Columbia, Maryland 21045 Fax: (410) 715-2380 E-mail: cts.sec.notifications@wellsfargo.com Lares Asset Securitization, Inc., as Depositor 101 California St., 13th Floor San Francisco, California 94111 Attention: [ - ] Attn: Corporate Trust Services - LUMINENT MORTGAGE TRUST 2006-6 -SEC REPORT PROCESSING RE: **Additional Form [_] Disclosure**Required Ladies and Gentlemen: In accordance with Section 4.05 of the Pooling Agreement, dated as of September 1, 2006, by and among Lares Asset Securitization, Inc., as depositor (the "Depositor"), Maia Mortgage Finance Statutory Trust, as Seller (the "Seller"), HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as trustee (the "Trustee"), and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., in its dual capacities as master servicer (the "Master Servicer") and securities administrator (the "Securities Administrator"). 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: L-1 EXHIBIT M-1 FORM OF SCHEDULE TO INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENT (MULTICURRENCY - CROSS BORDER) [ISDA(R) LOGO] International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. SCHEDULE TO THE MASTER AGREEMENT dated as of September 28, 2006 between WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., NOT IN ITS BARCLAYS BANK PLC INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS THE SUPPLEMENTAL INTEREST TRUST TRUSTEE OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL INTEREST TRUST OF THE LUMINENT MORTGAGE TRUST 2006-6 ON BEHALF OF THE CLASS A-2A CERTIFICATEHOLDERS --------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ("Party A") ("Party B") PART 1 TERMINATION PROVISIONS (a) "SPECIFIED ENTITY" means in relation to Party A for the purpose of: Section 5(a)(v), Not Applicable Section 5(a)(vi), Not Applicable Section 5(a)(vii), Not Applicable Section 5(b)(iv), Not Applicable and in relation to Party B for the purpose of: Section 5(a)(v), Not Applicable Section 5(a)(vi), Not Applicable Section 5(a)(vii), Not Applicable M-1-1 Section 5(b)(iv), Not Applicable (b) "SPECIFIED TRANSACTION" will have the meaning specified in Section 14 of this Agreement. (c) CERTAIN EVENTS OF DEFAULT. The following Events of Default will apply to the parties as specified below, and the definition of "Event of Default" in Section 14 is deemed to be modified accordingly: Section 5(a)(i) (Failure to Pay or Deliver) will apply to Party A and Party B. Section 5(a)(ii) (Breach of Agreement) will apply to Party A and will not apply to Party B. Section 5(a)(iii) (Credit Support Default) will apply to Party A and will not apply to Party B. Section 5(a)(iv) (Misrepresentation) will apply to Party A and will not apply to Party B. Section 5(a)(v) (Default under Specified Transaction) will not apply to Party A or Party B. Section 5(a)(vi) (Cross Default) will not apply to Party A or Party B. Section 5(a)(vii)(2) (Bankruptcy) will apply to Party A and will not apply to Party B. Section 5(a)(viii) (Merger without Assumption) will apply to Party A and will not apply to Party B. (d) TERMINATION EVENTS. The following Termination Events will apply to the parties as specified below: Section 5(b)(i) (Illegality) will apply to Party A and Party B. Section 5(b)(ii) (Tax Event) will apply to Party A and Party B. Section 5(b)(iii) (Tax Event upon Merger) will apply to Party A and will not apply to Party B; provided for clarification that Party B may be a Burdened Party for purposes of this provision. Section 5(b)(iv) (Credit Event upon Merger) will not apply to Party A or Party B. (e) The "AUTOMATIC EARLY TERMINATION" provision of Section 6(a) of this Agreement will not apply to Party A and will not apply to Party B. (f) PAYMENTS ON EARLY TERMINATION. For the purpose of Section 6(e) of this Agreement: (i) Market Quotation will apply. (ii) The Second Method will apply. (g) "TERMINATION CURRENCY" means United States Dollars. (h) ADDITIONAL TERMINATION EVENTS. The following Additional Termination Events will apply, with the Affected Party or Parties designated for each Additional Termination Event as below : (i) Party A fails to comply with the downgrade provisions or the Regulation AB provisions set forth in Part 5 of this Schedule (for all purposes of this Agreement, Party A shall be the sole Affected Party with respect to the occurrence of an Additional Termination Event specified in this Part 1(h)(i)); and (ii) Any amendment, supplement or other modification to the Pooling Agreement, dated as of September 1, 2006, among Lares Asset Securitization, Inc., as depositor, Maia Mortgage Finance Statutory Trust, as Seller, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as securities administrator and master servicer, and HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as trustee (the "Pooling Agreement"), is made without the prior written consent of Party A with the result that such amendment, supplement or other modification would (a) materially and adversely affect any M-1-2 of Party A's rights or obligations under this Agreement or (b) materially and adversely impact the ability of Party B to fully perform any of Party B's obligations under this Agreement (in connection with such Additional Termination Event, Party B shall be the sole Affected Party). PART 2 TAX REPRESENTATIONS. (a) PAYER REPRESENTATIONS. For the purpose of Section 3(e) of this Agreement, Party A will make the following representation and Party B will make the following representation: It is not required by any applicable law, as modified by the practice of any relevant governmental revenue authority, of any Relevant Jurisdiction to make any deduction or withholding for or on account of any Tax from any payment (other than interest under Section 2(e), 6(d)(ii) or 6(e) of this Agreement) to be made by it to the other party under this Agreement. In making this representation, it may rely on (i) the accuracy of any representations made by the other party pursuant to Section 3(f) of this Agreement, (ii) the satisfaction of the agreement contained in Section 4(a)(i) or 4(a)(iii) of this Agreement and the accuracy and effectiveness of any document provided by the other party pursuant to Section 4(a)(i) or 4(a)(iii) of this Agreement and (iii) the satisfaction of the agreement of the other party contained in Section 4(d) of this Agreement, provided that it shall not be a breach of this representation where reliance is placed on clause (ii) and the other party does not deliver a form or document under Section 4(a)(iii) of this Agreement by reason of material prejudice to its legal or commercial position. (b) PAYEE REPRESENTATIONS. For the purpose of Section 3(f) of this Agreement, Party A and Party B make the representations specified below, if any: (i) With respect to payments made to Party A which are not effectively connected to the U.S., Party A is a non-U.S. branch of a foreign person for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and with respect to payments made to Party A which are effectively connected to the U.S., each payment received or to be received by Party A in connection with this Agreement will be effectively connected with its conduct of a trade or business in the U.S. (ii) Party B is a common law trust formed under the laws of the State of New York. M-1-3 PART 3 AGREEMENT TO DELIVER DOCUMENTS. For the purpose of Sections 4(a)(i) and (ii) of this Agreement, each party agrees to deliver the following documents, as applicable: (a) Tax forms, documents or certificates to be delivered are: PARTY REQUIRED TO DELIVER DATE BY WHICH TO BE DOCUMENT FORM/DOCUMENT/CERTIFICATE DELIVERED ----------- -------------------------------------- ------------------------- Party A and Any form or document required or Upon execution and then Party B reasonably requested to allow the promptly upon reasonable other party to make payments under the demand by the other Agreement without any deduction or party. withholding for or on account of any Tax, or with such deduction or withholding at a reduced rate. (b) Other documents to be delivered are: PARTY REQUIRED DATE BY WHICH COVERED BY TO DELIVER TO BE SECTION 3(D) DOCUMENT FORM/DOCUMENT/CERTIFICATE DELIVERED REPRESENTATION ----------- --------------------------------- ------------- -------------- Party B Certified copy of the Board of Concurrently Yes equivalent authorizing execution and documentation) which sets forth delivery of the authority of each signatory this to this Agreement and each Credit Agreement. Support Document (if any) signing on its behalf and the authority of such party to enter into Transactions contemplated and performance of its obligations hereunder. Party A Incumbency Certificate (or, if Concurrently Yes and Party B available the current authorized with the signature book or equivalent execution and authorizing documentation) delivery of specifying the names, titles, this authority and specimen signatures Agreement of the persons authorized to unless execute this Agreement which sets previously forth the specimen signatures of delivered and each signatory to this Agreement, still in full each Confirmation and each Credit force and Support Document (if any) signing effect. on its behalf. Party A Opinions of counsel of Party A Concurrently Yes reasonably satisfactory to Party with the B. execution and delivery of the confirmation. M-1-4 Party B Opinions of counsel of Party B Concurrently No reasonably satisfactory to Party with the A. execution and delivery of the confirmation. Party B An executed copy of the Pooling Within 30 No Agreement. days after the date of this Agreement. PART 4. MISCELLANEOUS. (a) ADDRESSES FOR NOTICES. For the purposes of Section 12(a) of this Agreement: Party A: Addresses for notices to Party A under Sections 5 or 6 (other than notices under Section 5(a)(i)) shall be sent to: Address: 5 The North Colonnade Canary Wharf London E14 4BB Facsimile: 44(20) 777 36461 Phone: 44(20) 777 36810 All other notices to Party A shall be sent directly to the Office through which Party A is acting for the relevant Transaction, using the address and contact particulars specified in the Confirmation of that Transaction or otherwise notified. Party B: Address: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 9062 Old Annapolis Road Columbia, Maryland 21045 Attention: Client Manager - Luminent 2006-6 Phone: 410.884.2000 Facsimile: 410.715.2380 (b) PROCESS AGENT. For the purposes of Section 13(c) of this Agreement: Party A appoints as its Process Agent: Not Applicable. Party B appoints as its Process Agent: Not Applicable. (c) OFFICES. With respect to Party A only, the provisions of Section 10(a) will apply to this Agreement. (d) MULTIBRANCH PARTY. For the purpose of Section 10(c) of this Agreement: M-1-5 Party A is a Multibranch Party and may act through its London and New York Offices. Party B is not a Multibranch Party. (e) CALCULATION AGENT. The Calculation Agent is Party A. (f) CREDIT SUPPORT DOCUMENT. Details of any Credit Support Documents: (a) any ISDA Credit Support Annex hereto (including supplementary "Paragraph 13 - Elections & Variables") shall constitute a "Credit Support Document" in relation to Party A with respect to all of the obligations of Party A and for all purposes of this Agreement and (b) any guaranty furnished by Party A in accordance with this Agreement shall constitute a "Credit Support Document" in relation to Party A with respect to the related obligations of Party A and for all purposes of this Agreement. (g) CREDIT SUPPORT PROVIDER. Credit Support Provider means in relation to Party A: Not Applicable, unless Party A has a third party guarantee its obligations under this Agreement in order to remedy a Rating Event, in which event such person shall be a Credit Support Provider. Credit Support Provider means in relation to Party B: Not Applicable. (h) GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York (without reference to choice of law doctrine other than New York General Obligations Law Sections 5-1401 and 5-1402). (i) NETTING OF PAYMENTS. Subparagraph (ii) of Section 2(c) of this Agreement will apply to all Transactions (in each case starting from the date of this Agreement). (j) "AFFILIATE" will have the meaning specified in Section 14 of this Agreement, provided that Party B shall not be deemed to have any Affiliates for purposes of this Agreement, including for purposes of Section 6(b)(ii) of the Master Agreement. (k) JURISDICTION. Section 13(b) is hereby amended by: (i) deleting in the second line of subparagraph (i) thereof the word "non-", and (ii) deleting the final paragraph thereof. (l) WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. Each party waives, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any right it may have to a trial by jury in respect of any suit, action or proceeding relating to this Agreement, any Transaction or any Credit Support Document. Each party certifies (i) that no representative, agent or attorney of the other party or any Credit Support Provider has represented, expressly or otherwise, that such other party would not, in the event of such a suit, action or proceeding, seek to enforce the foregoing waiver and (ii) acknowledges that it and the other party have been induced to enter into this Agreement and Transaction and provide for any Credit Support Document, as applicable, by, among other things, the mutual waivers and certifications in this Section. (m) CONSENT TO RECORDING. Each party (i) consents to the recording of the telephone conversations of trading and marketing personnel of the parties and their Affiliates in connection with this Agreement or any potential transaction and (ii) if applicable, agrees to obtain any necessary consent of, and give notice of such recording to, such personnel of it and its Affiliates. M-1-6 (n) SEVERABILITY. If any term, provision, covenant, or condition of this Agreement, or the application thereof to any party or circumstance, shall be held to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable (in whole or in part) for any reason, the remaining terms, provisions, covenants and conditions hereof shall continue in full force and effect as if this Agreement had been executed with the illegal, invalid or unenforceable portion eliminated, so long as this Agreement as so modified continues to express, without material change, the original intentions of the parties as to the subject matter of this Agreement and the deletion of such portion of this Agreement will not substantially impair the respective benefits or expectations of the parties to this Agreement. The parties shall endeavor to engage in good faith negotiations to replace any illegal, invalid or unenforceable term, provision, covenant or condition with a valid or enforceable term, provision, covenant or condition, the economic effect of which comes as close as possible to that of the illegal, invalid or unenforceable term, provision, covenant or condition. PART 5. OTHER PROVISIONS. (a) DOWNGRADE PROVISIONS. 1. Ratings Downgrade Event. It shall be a "Ratings Downgrade Event" if at any time: (i) with respect to Moody's, if Party A has only a long-term rating by Moody's, Party A fails to have a long-term senior, unsecured debt obligation rating, credit rating or other similar rating (as the case may be, the "Long-Term Rating") of at least "A1" by Moody's (or has a Long-Term Rating of "A1" on negative credit watch by Moody's) or, if Party A has both a Long Term Rating and a short-term senior, unsecured debt obligation rating, credit rating or other similar rating (as the case may be, the "Short-Term Rating"), it will be a Ratings Downgrade Event if at any time Party A fails to have a Long-Term Rating of at least "A2" by Moody's and a short-term rating of at least "P-1" by Moody's (and, in each case, such rating is not on negative credit watch by Moody's); or (ii) with respect to S&P, Party A fails to have a Short-Term Rating of at least "A-1" by S&P or (ii) if Party A does not have a Short-Term Rating by S&P, Party A fails to have a Long-Term Rating of at least "A+" by S & P; the foregoing being the "Approved Ratings Threshold." If a Ratings Downgrade Event occurs, then, within ten (10) Business Days following the Ratings Downgrade Event (unless, within ten (10) Business Days of such Ratings Event, each of Standard and Poor's, a Division of McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. ("S&P"), Fitch Ratings ("Fitch") and Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's") (each a "Rating Agency") has reconfirmed the rating of the Class A-2A Certificates which was in effect immediately prior to such Ratings Event), Party A shall, at its own expense, take one of the following four actions: (a) Replace Itself: Post collateral pursuant to clause (c) below and use its good faith efforts to find third party that meets or exceeds the Approved Ratings Threshold and that is acceptable to Party B, which acceptance, subject to the Rating Agency Condition, shall not be unreasonably withheld, to whom all of Party A's interests and obligations under this Agreement shall be transferred at no cost to Party B, and following which Party A shall be released from all further rights and obligations under this Agreement; M-1-7 (b) Obtain a guaranty: Obtain a guaranty, subject to Party B's consent and the Rating Agency Condition and at Party A's expense, of Party A's obligations under this Agreement and any Transaction from a third party that meets or exceeds the Approved Ratings Threshold, in form and substance satisfactory to Party B and the Rating Agencies; (c) Post Eligible Collateral: Post collateral of such types, in such amounts and at such times as are sufficient to satisfy the Rating Agency Condition pursuant to a security agreement with Party B in the form of a 1994 ISDA Credit Support Annex (a "Credit Support Annex") satisfactory to Party B and the Rating Agencies and have counsel furnish a legal opinion as to such Credit Support Annex in form and substance satisfactory to Party B and the Rating Agencies, all at Party A's expense; or (d) Other Arrangement with Ratings Agency Approval: Subject to the approval of Party B, establish any other arrangement satisfactory to the Rating Agencies which will be sufficient to restore the immediately prior ratings of the Class A-2A Certificates. If Party A has failed to take one of the aforementioned actions within ten (10) Business Days of the Ratings Downgrade Event, then, at the option of Party B, such failure shall constitute an Additional Termination Event with Party A as the sole Affected Party. For the avoidance of doubt, both parties agree that Party A shall only be required to post collateral pursuant to the terms of the CSA for the period (the "Collateral Requirement Period") during which Party A's Ratings Downgrade Event is continuing or until a replacement or guarantor, meeting the requirements set forth above, is in place. Once the Collateral Requirement Period has ended, Party B's custodian shall return any such collateral to Party A as soon as reasonably practicable and to the extent such collateral has not already been applied in accordance with this Agreement, including the Credit Support Annex 2. S&P Substitution Event. It shall also be a "S&P Substitution Event" if Party A has a Long-Term Rating of less than "BBB-" or a Short-Term Rating of less than "A-3," if applicable, by S&P. In such case, Party A must within 10 days from such S&P Substitution Event (while collateralizing any exposure of Party B in accordance with clause (1)(c) above) (a) transfer this Agreement and any and all Transactions hereunder at Party A's sole cost and expense, in whole, but not in part, to a third party that that meets or exceeds the Approved Ratings Threshold, subject to satisfaction of the Rating Agency Condition and the consent of Party B or (b) obtain a guaranty, subject to Party B's consent and the Rating Agency Condition and at Party A's expense, of Party A's obligations under this Agreement and any Transaction from a third party that meets or exceeds the Approved Ratings Threshold, in form and substance satisfactory to Party B and the Rating Agencies. Failure to comply with this provision shall be an Additional Termination Event with Party A as the sole Affected Party. or 3. Moody's Guaranty or Substitution Event. If Moody's lowers Party A's Long-Term Rating to or below "Baa1" or Party A's Short-Term Rating to or below "P-3", Party A shall take either of the actions specified under (a) or (b) directly below (while in the interim period before the completion of such action posting collateral in accordance with clause (1)(c) above): (a) Replace Itself: Use its good faith efforts to find third party that meets or exceeds the Approved Ratings Threshold and that is acceptable to Party B, which acceptance, subject to the Rating Agency Condition, shall not be unreasonably withheld, to whom all of Party A's interests and obligations under this Agreement shall be transferred at no cost to Party B, and following which Party A shall be released from all further rights and obligations under this Agreement; or M-1-8 (b) Obtain a Guaranty: Obtain a guaranty, subject to Party B's consent and the Rating Agency Condition and at Party A's expense, of Party A's obligations under this Agreement and any Transaction from a third party that meets or exceeds the Approved Ratings Threshold, in form and substance satisfactory to Party B and the Rating Agencies "Rating Agency Condition" means, with respect to any particular proposed act or omission to act hereunder that the party acting or failing to act must consult with any of the Rating Agencies then providing a rating of the Class A-2A Certificates and receive from the Rating Agencies a prior written confirmation that the proposed action or inaction would not cause a downgrade, qualification or withdrawal of the then-current rating of the Class A-2A Certificates. (b) Section 3(a) of this Agreement is hereby amended to include the following additional representations after paragraph 3(a)(v): (VI) ELIGIBLE CONTRACT PARTICIPANT. It is an "eligible contract participant" as defined in section 1a(12) of the U.S. Commodity Exchange Act. (VII) RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PARTY A AND PARTY B. Subject to the provisions of Part 5(g), each of Party A and Party B will be deemed to represent to the other on the date on which it enters into a Transaction or an amendment thereof that (absent a written agreement between Party A and Party B that expressly imposes affirmative obligations to the contrary for that Transaction): (1) PRINCIPAL. It is acting as principal and not as agent when entering into this Agreement and each Transaction. (2) NON-RELIANCE. Party A is acting for its own account and the Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee (the "Trustee") is acting on behalf of the Supplemental Interest Trust under the Pooling Agreement and has been directed to enter into this Agreement pursuant to the Pooling Agreement. Each party has made its own independent decisions to enter into this Agreement and the Transaction and as to whether this Agreement and the Transaction is appropriate or proper for it based upon its own judgment and upon advice from such advisors as it has deemed necessary. It is not relying on any communication (written or oral) of the other party as investment advice or as a recommendation to enter into this Agreement or the Transaction; it being understood that information and explanations related to the terms and conditions of a Transaction shall not be considered investment advice or a recommendation to enter into the Transaction. No communication (written or oral) received from the other party shall be deemed to be an assurance or guarantee as to the expected results of the Transaction. (3) EVALUATION AND UNDERSTANDING. It is capable of evaluating and understanding (on its own behalf or through independent professional advice), and understands and accepts, the terms, conditions and risks of this Agreement and each Transaction hereunder. It is also capable of assuming, and assumes, all financial and other risks of this Agreement and each Transaction hereunder. (4) STATUS OF PARTIES. The other party is not acting as a fiduciary or an advisor for it in respect of that Transaction. (c) SECTION 1(C). For purposes of Section 1(c) of the Agreement, the parties intend that there will be only one Transaction and its related Confirmation, which shall be the sole Transaction and Confirmation under the Agreement. M-1-9 (d) TRANSFER. Neither Party A nor Party B is permitted to assign, novate or transfer (whether by way of security or otherwise) as a whole or in part any of its rights, obligations or interests under this Agreement or any Transaction without the prior written consent of the other party; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that (i) Party A may make such a transfer or assignment of this Agreement pursuant to a consolidation or amalgamation with, or merger with or into, or transfer of substantially all of its assets to, another entity, or an incorporation, reincorporation or reconstitution, and (ii) Party A may transfer or assign this Agreement to any of Party A's Affiliates (any such Affiliate, a "Transferee") on at least five Business Days' prior written notice to Party B; PROVIDED that, with respect to clause (ii), (A) as of the date of such transfer the Transferee will not be required to withhold or deduct on account of a Tax from any payments under this Agreement unless the Transferee will be required to make payments of additional amounts pursuant to Section 2(d)(i)(4) of this Agreement in respect of such Tax; (B) a Termination Event or Event of Default does not occur under this Agreement as a result of such transfer; (C) such notice is accompanied by a written instrument pursuant to which the Transferee acquires and assumes the rights and obligations of Party A so transferred, for the benefit of Party B and (D) Party A will be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred in connection with such transfer. Party B will execute such documentation as is reasonably deemed necessary by Party A for the effectuation of any such transfer. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no transfer (including transfers under Section 7 or otherwise) shall be made unless the transferring party obtains a written acknowledgment from each of the Rating Agencies that, notwithstanding such transfer, the then-current ratings of the Class A-2A Certificates will not be reduced, qualified or withdrawn. Except as specified otherwise in the documentation evidencing a transfer or assignment, a transfer or assignment of all the rights and obligations of Party A made in compliance with this Section 7 will constitute an acceptance and assumption of such rights and obligations (and any related interests so transferred) by the Transferee, a novation of the transferee in place of Party A with respect to such rights and obligations (and any related interests so transferred), and a release and discharge by Party B of Party A from, and an agreement by Party B not to make any claim for payment, liability, or otherwise against Party A with respect to such rights and obligations arising from and after the effective date of the transfer. (e) TRUSTEE CAPACITY. It is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that (i) this Agreement is executed and delivered by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., not individually or personally but solely as Trustee of the Supplemental Interest Trust created pursuant to the Pooling Agreement (the "Supplemental Interest Trust"), in the exercise of the powers and authority conferred and vested in it under the Pooling Agreement, (ii) each of the representations, undertakings and agreements herein made on the part of Party B is made and intended not as personal representations, undertakings and agreements by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. but is made and intended for the purpose of binding only the Supplemental Interest Trust, (iii) nothing herein contained shall be construed as creating any liability on the part of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., individually or personally, to perform any covenant either expressed or implied contained herein, all such liability, if any, being expressly waived by the parties hereto and by any Person claiming by, through or under the parties hereto, and (iv) under no circumstances shall Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. be personally liable for the payment of any indebtedness or expenses of the Supplemental Interest Trust or be liable for the breach or failure of any obligation, representation, warranty or covenant made or undertaken by the Supplemental Interest Trust under this Agreement or any other related documents, as to all of which recourse shall be had solely to the assets of the Supplemental Interest Trust in accordance with the terms of the Pooling Agreement. (g) PROCEEDINGS. Party A shall not institute against or cause any other person to institute against, or join any other person in instituting against the Depositor, Luminent Mortgage Trust 2006-6 (the "Trust") or Party B, any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, insolvency or liquidation proceedings, or other proceedings under any federal or state bankruptcy, dissolution or similar law, for a period of one year M-1-10 and one day, or if longer the applicable preference period then in effect, following indefeasible payment in full of the Certificates. Nothing shall preclude, or be deemed to stop, Party A (i) from taking any action prior to the expiration of the aforementioned one year and one day period, or if longer the applicable preference period then in effect, in (A) any case or proceeding voluntarily filed or commenced by the Depositor, the Trust or Party B, as applicable, or (B) any involuntary insolvency proceeding filed or commenced by a Person other than Party A, or (ii) from commencing against Party B any legal action which is not a bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, insolvency, moratorium, liquidation or similar proceeding. (h) POOLING AGREEMENT Capitalized terms used in this Agreement that are not defined herein and are defined in the Pooling Agreement shall have the respective meanings assigned to them in the Pooling Agreement. (i) SET-OFF. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement or any other existing or future agreements, each of Party A and Party B irrevocably waives as to itself any and all contractual rights it may have to set off, net, recoup or otherwise withhold or suspend or condition its payment or performance of any obligation to the other party under this Agreement against any obligation of one party hereto to the other party hereto arising outside of this Agreement (which Agreement includes without limitation, the Master Agreement to which this Schedule is attached, this Schedule and the Confirmation). The provisions for set-off set forth in Section 6(e) of this Agreement shall not apply for purposes of this Transaction. (j) REGARDING PARTY A. Party B acknowledges and agrees that Party A has had and will have no involvement in and, accordingly Party A accepts no responsibility for: (i) the establishment, structure, or choice of assets of Party B; (ii) the selection of any person performing services for or acting on behalf of Party B; (iii) the selection of Party A as the Counterparty; (iv) the terms of the Certificates; (v) the preparation of or passing on the disclosure and other information (other than disclosure and information furnished by Party A) contained in any offering circular for the Certificates, the Pooling Agreement, or any other agreements or documents used by Party B or any other party in connection with the marketing and sale of the Certificates; (vi) the ongoing operations and administration of Party B, including the furnishing of any information to Party B which is not specifically required under this Agreement; or (vii) any other aspect of Party B's existence. (j) AMENDMENTS. This Agreement will not be amended by either party without the written consent of the other party and unless Party B shall have received prior written confirmation from each of the Rating Agencies that such amendment will not cause it to downgrade or withdraw its then-current ratings of any outstanding Certificates. (k) GROSS-UP. The provisions of Section 2(d)(i)(4) and 2(d)(ii) of this Agreement shall not apply to Party B and Party B shall not be required to pay any additional amounts referred to therein. (l) RESTRICTIONS ON AMENDMENTS. Party B shall not, without the prior written consent of Party A, enter into any amendment, supplement or other modification to the Pooling Agreement that would materially and adversely affect the timing, amount or priority of distributions to be made to Party A thereunder. (m) THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY: Party A is a third-party beneficiary of the Pooling Agreement as the Cap Provider (as such term is defined in the Pooling Agreement), subject to the terms of the Pooling Agreement. M-1-11 (n) CHANGE OF ACCOUNT OR OFFICE: (i) Any account designated by a party pursuant to Section 2(b) shall be in the same legal and tax jurisdiction as the original account; and (ii) As provided in Section 10(b) and 10(c) of this Agreement, if a party is specified as a Multibranch Party in the Schedule, then the Office through which it will make and receive payments or deliveries under a Transaction must be specified in the Confirmation for that Transaction, and that Office cannot be changed without the other party's prior written consent. If any Confirmation or Transaction is sent or executed by a party without specifying its Office, it will be presumed that such party's Office for that Transaction is its head or home Office. (o) NON-RECOURSE: Notwithstanding any contrary or otherwise inconsistent provision in this Agreement, the obligations of Party B are limited recourse obligations of Party B, payable solely from the Supplemental Interest Trust and the proceeds thereof to satisfy Party B's obligations under this Agreement. In the event that the Supplemental Interest Trust and proceeds thereof should be insufficient to satisfy all claims outstanding and following the realization of the assets of the Supplemental Interest Trust and the distribution of the proceeds thereof in accordance with the Pooling Agreement, any claims against or obligations of Party B under this Agreement or any Confirmation still outstanding shall be extinguished and thereafter not revive. (p) FAILURE TO PAY OR DELIVER: Section 5(a)(i) of the Master Agreement in hereby amended by replacing the word "third" with the word "first" in the third line thereof. (q) REGULATION AB: Party A shall furnish to Party B the financial information for Party A specified under Item 1115(b)(1) or (b)(2), as applicable, of Regulation AB, together with an appropriate "comfort letter" or other agreed upon procedures letter and any necessary auditor's consents from Party A's accountants (collectively, the "Reg. AB Information"), not later than five (5) Local Business Days after a written request for the related Reg. AB Information by Party B becomes effective (the "Response Period"), so long as it has been reasonably determined in good faith by Party B (as Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee or in any other capacity under the Pooling Agreement) or the Sponsor that such information is required to be disclosed under Regulation AB; provided that, if Party A determines in good faith that it is unable to provide the Reg. AB Information during the Response Period, then, subject to the Rating Agency Condition, Party A shall cause a Reg. AB Approved Entity (as defined below) to replace Party A as a party to this Agreement on substantially the same terms, and to furnish the related Reg. AB Information, prior to the expiration of the Response Period and at the sole expense of Party A. If Party A fails to furnish any Reg. AB Information or cause a Reg. AB Approved Entity to replace Party A as aforesaid, then an Additional Termination Event will have occurred, as to which Party A shall be the sole Affected Party. "Reg. AB Approved Entity" means any entity that (i) has the ability to furnish the Reg. AB Information as provided above and (ii) meets or exceeds the Approved Ratings Threshold. Party A shall indemnify Party B, the Trust, the Depositor and the Sponsor for, and hold them harmless against, any and all losses, claims, liabilities, judgments, damages, penalties, fines, forfeitures and other expenses (including any and all attorneys' fees, disbursements and other costs, whether connected with any investigation or defense of a claim or otherwise) arising from or relating to any actual or alleged (i) untrue statement of a material fact contained in the Reg. AB Information or (ii) omission to state therein a material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading (including any failure to furnish Reg. AB Information). M-1-12 EXHIBIT M-2 FORM OF CONFIRMATION TO INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENT Barclays Capital 5 The North Colonnade Canary Wharf London E14 4BB Tel +44 (0)20 7623 2323 TO: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., not in its individual capacity but solely as the Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee of the Supplemental Interest Trust of the Luminent Mortgage Trust 2006-6 on behalf of the Class A-2A Certificateholders ("PARTY B" or "COUNTERPARTY") 9062 Old Annapolis Road Columbia, Maryland 21045 ATTN: Client Manager - Luminent 2006-6 TELEPHONE NO: 410.884.2000 FAX NO: 410.715.2380 FROM: BARCLAYS BANK PLC (LONDON HEAD OFFICE) ("PARTY A" or"BARCLAYS") DATE: September 28, 2006 BARCLAYS' REFERENCE: To be provided by Barclays CAP CONFIRMATION The purpose of this facsimile (this "Confirmation") is to confirm the terms and conditions of the Transaction entered into between us on the Trade Date specified below (the "Transaction"). This Confirmation supersedes any previous Confirmation or other communication with respect to the Transaction and evidences a complete and binding agreement between us as to the terms of the Transaction. This Confirmation constitutes a "Confirmation" as referred to in the Agreement (as defined below). The definitions and provisions contained in the 2000 ISDA Definitions (the "2000 Definitions"), as published by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. ("ISDA") are M-2-1 incorporated into this Confirmation. In the event of any inconsistency between the 2000 Definitions and this Confirmation, this Confirmation will govern for the purposes of the Transaction. References herein to a "Transaction" shall be deemed to be references to a "Swap Transaction" for the purposes of the 2000 Definitions. Capitalized terms used in this Confirmation and not defined in this Confirmation or the 2000 Definitions shall have the respective meanings assigned in the Agreement. All terms used herein and not otherwise defined in the Agreement, shall have the meanings given to them in the Pooling Agreement, dated as of September 1, 2006 (the "Pooling Agreement"), among Lares Asset Securitization, Inc., as depositor, Maia Mortgage Finance Statutory Trust, as Seller, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as securities administrator and master servicer, and HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as trustee. Each party hereto agrees to make payment to the other party hereto in accordance with the provisions of this Confirmation and of the Agreement. This Confirmation supersedes any previous Confirmation or other communication with respect to the Transaction and evidences a complete and binding agreement between you and us as to the terms of the Swap Transaction to which this Confirmation relates. This Confirmation is subject to the terms and conditions of the ISDA Master Agreement dated as of September 28, 2006, between Barclays and Counterparty (including the Schedule to that ISDA Master Agreement, the "Agreement") and shall form a part of and be subject to that ISDA Master Agreement. Each party represents to the other party that (absent a written agreement between the parties that expressly imposes affirmative obligations to the contrary): - (a) NON-RELIANCE. It is acting for its own account, and it has made its own independent decisions to enter into the Transaction and as to whether the Transaction is appropriate or proper based upon its own judgement and upon advice from such advisers as it has deemed necessary. It is not relying on any communication (written or oral) of the other party as investment advice or as a recommendation to enter into the Transaction: it being understood that information and explanations related to the terms and conditions of the Transaction shall not be considered investment advice or a recommendation to enter into the Transaction. No communication (written or oral) received from the other party shall be deemed to be an assurance or guarantee as to the expected results of the Transaction. M-2-2 (b) ASSESSMENT AND UNDERSTANDING. It is capable of assessing the merits of and understanding (on its own behalf or through independent professional advice), and understands and accepts, the terms, conditions and risks of the Transaction. It is also capable of assuming, and assumes, the risks of the Transaction. (c) STATUS OF PARTIES. The other party is not acting as a fiduciary for or an adviser to it in respect of the Transaction. The terms of the particular Transaction to which this Confirmation relates are as follows: 1. GENERAL TERMS Notional Amount: As at any date, the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A-2A Certificates on such date, before giving effect to any distributions or allocations on such date. Trade Date: September 28, 2006 Effective Date: September 28, 2006 Termination Date: The Distribution Date on which the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A-2A Certificates has been reduced to zero, subject to adjustment in accordance with the Following Business Day Convention. 2. CAP PAYMENT AMOUNT Cap Payment Amount: On each Cap Payer Payment Date, the Cap Provider shall pay to the Counterparty the product of: (i) the Notional Amount multiplied by (ii) the positive Cap Payment Rate multiplied by (iii) the Day Count Fraction. Cap Provider: Barclays. Cap Payment Rate: The excess, if any, of (A) the sum of USD-LIBOR-BBA with a Designated Maturity of one (1) month and the Pass-Through Margin then applicable to the Class A-2A Certificates over (B) the applicable Adjusted Net WAC Rate. Cap Payer Payment Early Payment shall be applicable. The Cap Payer Payment Dates: Dates shall be one Business Day prior to the 25th calendar day of each month from and including such Business Day in October 2006 to and including the Termination Date, subject to adjustment in accordance with the Following Business Day Convention. M-2-3 Cap Rate: The applicable Adjusted Net WAC Rate. Floating Rate Option: USD-LIBOR-BBA. Designated Maturity: One (1) month. Spread: The Pass-Through Margin applicable to the Class A-2A Certificates. Day Count Fraction: Actual / 360. Period End Dates: The 25th calendar day of each month from and including such day in October 2006 to and including the Termination Date, subject to adjustment in accordance with the Following Business Day Convention. Reset Dates: The first day of each Calculation Period. Compounding: Inapplicable. 3. NET WAC CAP CARRYOVER AMOUNT Net WAC Cap Carryover Counterparty Amount Payer: Net WAC Cap Carryover The Net WAC Cap Carryover Amount related to the Class Amount: A-2A Certificates. Net WAC Cap Carryover Each Distribution Date from and including the Amount Payer Payment Distribution Date in October 2006 to and including the Dates: Termination Date, subject to adjustment in accordance with the Following Business Day Convention. 4. ADDITIONAL NEGATIVE AMORTIZATION CARRYOVER AMOUNT Additional Negative Counterparty. Amortization Carryover Amount Payer: Additional Negative The Additional Negative Amortization Carryover Amount Amortization Carryover related to the Class A-2A Certificates. Amount: Additional Negative Each Distribution Date from and including the Amortization Carryover Distribution Date in October 2006 to and including the Amount Payer Payment Termination Date, subject to adjustment in accordance Dates: with the Following Business Day Convention. M-2-4 5. OTHER PROVISIONS Business Days: New York. Business Day Following. Convention: Calculation Agent: Barclays. For the purpose of making any determination or calculation hereunder, the Calculation Agent may rely on any information, report, notice or certificate delivered to it by the Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee and the Calculation Agent shall not be liable for any error, incompleteness or omission regarding such information. Netting of Payments: Section 2(c)(ii) of the Agreement shall apply to payments made with respect to this Transaction. 6. ACCOUNTS DETAILS Payments to Barclays: Correspondent: BARCLAYS BANK PLC NEW YORK FEED: 026002574 Beneficiary: BARCLAYS SWAPS Beneficiary Account: 050-01922-8 Payments to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Counterparty: ABA #121-000-248 SAS Clearing Acct #3970771416 FFC to Luminent 2006-6, Acct # 50953201 7. NOTICES Barclays: Barclays Capital 5 The North Colonnade Canary Wharf London E14 4BB Tel +44 (0)20 7623 2323 Counterparty: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 9062 Old Annapolis Road Columbia, Maryland 21045 ATTN: Client Manager - Luminent 2006-6 Telephone No: 410.884.2000 Fax No: 410.715.2380 M-2-5 The time of dealing will be confirmed by Barclays upon written request. Barclays is regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Barclays is acting for its own account in respect of this Transaction. Please confirm that the foregoing correctly sets forth all the terms and conditions of our agreement with respect to the Transaction by responding within three (3) Business Days by promptly signing in the space provided below and both (i) faxing the signed copy to Incoming Transaction Documentation, Barclays Capital Global OTC Transaction Documentation & Management, Global Operations, Fax +(44) 20-7773-6810/6857, Tel +(44) 20-7773-6901/6904/6965, and (ii) mailing the signed copy to Barclays Bank PLC, 5 The North Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London E14 4BB, Attention of Incoming Transaction Documentation, Barclays Capital Global OTC Transaction Documentation & Management, Global Operation. Your failure to respond within such period shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the Transaction against you. This facsimile shall be the only documentation in respect of the Transaction and accordingly no hard copy versions of this Confirmation for this Transaction shall be provided unless the Counterparty requests. For and on behalf of For and on behalf of BARCLAYS BANK PLC WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS SUPPLEMENTAL INTEREST TRUST TRUSTEE OF THE LUMINENT MORTGAGE TRUST 2006-6 ON BEHALF OF THE CLASS A-2A CERTIFICATEHOLDERS ------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Name: Name: Title: Title: Date: Date: Barclays Bank PLC and its Affiliates, including Barclays Capital Inc., may share with each other information, including non-public credit information, concerning its clients and prospective clients. If you do not want such information to be shared, you must write to the Director of Compliance, Barclays Bank PLC, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166. M-2-6 PAGE> IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Schedule by their duly authorized officers as of the date hereof. BARCLAYS BANK PLC By: ----------------------------------- Name: Title: Date: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS THE SUPPLEMENTAL INTEREST TRUST TRUSTEE OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL INTEREST TRUST OF THE LUMINENT MORTGAGE TRUST 2006-6 ON BEHALF OF THE CLASS A-2A CERTIFICATEHOLDERS By: ----------------------------------- Name: Title: Date: ISDA Master Agreement Schedule Signature page M-2-7 EXHIBIT 1122 RELEVANT SERVICING CRITERIA The assessment of compliance to be delivered by the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator and the Custodian shall address, at a minimum, the criteria identified as below as "Applicable Servicing Criteria" with respect to such party: 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.
MASTER SERVICER, PAYING AGENT, REGULATION AB SECURITIES REFERENCE SERVICING CRITERIA SERVICERS ADMINISTRATOR CUSTODIAN ---------------- -------------------------------------------- --------- ---------------- --------- GENERAL SERVICING CONSIDERATIONS 1122(d)(1)(i) Policies and procedures are instituted to X X 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 X X 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 X X 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 X X 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 X X behalf of an obligor or to an investor are made only by authorized personnel. 1122(d)(2)(iii) Advances of funds or guarantees regarding X X 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, X X 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.
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MASTER SERVICER, PAYING AGENT, REGULATION AB SECURITIES REFERENCE SERVICING CRITERIA SERVICERS ADMINISTRATOR CUSTODIAN ---------------- -------------------------------------------- --------- ---------------- --------- 1122(d)(2)(v) Each custodial account is maintained at a X X 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. 1122(d)(2)(vi) Unissued checks are safeguarded so as to X X prevent unauthorized access. 1122(d)(2)(vii) Reconciliations are prepared on a monthly X X 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. INVESTOR REMITTANCES AND REPORTING 1122(d)(3)(i) Reports to investors, including those to be X X 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 X X 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 X X 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 X X investor reports agree with cancelled checks, or other form of payment, or custodial bank statements.
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MASTER SERVICER, PAYING AGENT, REGULATION AB SECURITIES REFERENCE SERVICING CRITERIA SERVICERS ADMINISTRATOR CUSTODIAN ---------------- -------------------------------------------- --------- ---------------- --------- POOL ASSET ADMINISTRATION 1122(d)(4)(i) Collateral or security on pool assets is X X maintained as required by the transaction agreements or related pool asset documents. 1122(d)(4)(ii) Pool assets and related documents are X X safeguarded as required by the transaction agreements 1122(d)(4)(iii) Any additions, removals or substitutions to X 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 X 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 X 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 X 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. 1122(d)(4)(vii) Loss mitigation or recovery actions (e.g., X 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. 1122(d)(4)(viii) Records documenting collection efforts are X 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). 1122(d)(4)(ix) Adjustments to interest rates or rates of X return for pool assets with variable rates are computed based on the related pool asset documents.
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MASTER SERVICER, PAYING AGENT, REGULATION AB SECURITIES REFERENCE SERVICING CRITERIA SERVICERS ADMINISTRATOR CUSTODIAN ---------------- -------------------------------------------- --------- ---------------- --------- 1122(d)(4)(x) Regarding any funds held in trust for an X 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. 1122(d)(4)(xi) Payments made on behalf of an obligor (such X 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. 1122(d)(4)(xii) Any late payment penalties in connection X 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 X 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 X accounts are recognized and recorded in accordance with the transaction agreements. 1122(d)(4)(xv) Any external enhancement or other support, X identified in Item 1114(a)(1) through (3) or Item 1115 of Regulation AB, is maintained as set forth in the transaction agreements.
1122-4 EXHIBIT SOX FORM OF ANNUAL CERTIFICATION Re: The Pooling Agreement dated as of September 1, 2006 (the "Agreement"), by and among Lares Asset Securitization, Inc., as depositor (the "Depositor"), Maia Mortgage Finance Statutory Trust, as Seller (the "Seller"), HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as trustee (the "Trustee"), and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., in its dual capacities as master servicer (the "Master Servicer") and securities administrator (the "Securities Administrator"). I, ________________________________, the _______________________ of [NAME OF COMPANY], certify to [the Depositor], and the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator, 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 Securities Administrator 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 Securities Administrator; (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 Sox-1 provided by the Company and by any Subservicer and Subcontractor pursuant to the Agreement, have been provided to the Securities Administrator. Any material instances of noncompliance described in such reports have been disclosed to the Securities Administrator. Any material instance of noncompliance with the Servicing Criteria has been disclosed in such reports. Date: ___________________________ By: ------------------------------ Sox-2