EX-99.30 36 v057092_ex99-30.htm Unassociated Document

EXECUTION

 
ASSIGNMENT, ASSUMPTION AND RECOGNITION AGREEMENT

THIS ASSIGNMENT, ASSUMPTION AND RECOGNITION AGREEMENT made as of the 1st day of October, 2006 (this “Assignment Agreement”), is among SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., as servicer and seller (“SunTrust” or the “Servicer”), U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee on behalf of GSR Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-9F (the “Assignee”), and GS Mortgage Securities Corp., a Delaware corporation, as assignor (the “Assignor”), and is acknowledged by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (“Wells Fargo”), as master servicer (in such capacity, the “Master Servicer”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company (“GSMC”) and the Servicer have entered into (i) a certain Amended and Restated Flow Seller’s Warranties and Servicing Agreement dated as of December 1, 2005, as amended by Amendment No. 1, dated as of July 1, 2006 (the “Servicing Agreement”) and (ii) the related Commitment Letter dated as of August 7, 2006 (the “Commitment Letter”), pursuant to which GSMC has acquired certain mortgage loans, including the Mortgage Loans (as defined below);

WHEREAS, GSMC has assigned and conveyed certain mortgage loans (the “Mortgage Loans”), which Mortgage Loans are subject to the relevant provisions of the Servicing Agreement, to the Assignor pursuant to an Assignment, Assumption and Recognition Agreement dated as of October 1, 2006 (the “GSMC Assignment Agreement”);
 
WHEREAS, the Assignee has agreed on certain terms and conditions to purchase from the Assignor the Mortgage Loans acquired by the Assignor pursuant to the GSMC Assignment Agreement, which Mortgage Loans are listed on the mortgage loan schedule attached as Exhibit 1 hereto (the “AAR Mortgage Loan Schedule”); and
 
WHEREAS, pursuant to a Master Servicing and Trust Agreement dated as of October 1, 2006 (the “Trust Agreement”), among the Assignor, as depositor, the Assignee, as trustee, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as a custodian, and Wells Fargo, as securities administrator (in such capacity, the “Securities Administrator”) and Master Servicer, the Assignor will transfer the Mortgage Loans to the Assignee, together with the Assignor’s rights under the Servicing Agreement, to the extent relating to the Mortgage Loans (other than the rights of the Assignor to indemnification thereunder).

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Servicing Agreement, in the event the Servicer is obligated to make an advance pursuant to the Servicing Agreement, the aggregate payment due shall be the minimum monthly payment due under the mortgage note, net of servicing fees.
 

 
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
 
1. Assignment and Assumption. (a) The Assignor hereby assigns to the Assignee, as of the date hereof, all of its right, title and interest in and to the Mortgage Loans, the GSMC Assignment Agreement and the Servicing Agreements, to the extent relating to the Mortgage Loans (other than the rights of the Assignor to indemnification thereunder), and the Assignee hereby assumes all of the Assignor’s obligations under the Servicing Agreement, to the extent relating to the Mortgage Loans from and after October 30, 2006, and the Servicer hereby acknowledges such assignment and assumption and hereby agrees to the release of the Assignor from any obligations under the Servicing Agreement from and after October 30, 2006, to the extent relating to the Mortgage Loans; provided, however, it is understood and agreed upon by the parties hereto, that the Assignee shall not be liable for (i) any breach of any obligation or representation of the Assignor pursuant to the GSMC Assignment Agreement or (ii) any breach of any obligation, covenant, representation or warranty of the Assignor, or be responsible for any indemnification amounts owed by the Assignor, pursuant to the Servicing Agreement arising prior to October 30, 2006. The Assignor shall remain liable for all such liability arising prior to October 30, 2006 and for its own actions and omissions apart from those assumed by the Assignee.
 
(b) The Assignor represents and warrants to the Assignee that the Assignor has not taken any action which would operate to impair or encumber the Assignor’s ownership interest in the Mortgage Loans since the date of the Servicing Agreement and the Commitment Letter.
 
(c) The Servicer and the Assignor shall have the right to amend, modify or terminate the Servicing Agreement or the Commitment Letter without the joinder of the Assignee with respect to mortgage loans serviced under such Servicing Agreement but not conveyed to the Assignee hereunder; provided, however, that such amendment, modification or termination shall not affect or be binding on the Assignee.

(d) The Assignor hereby assigns to the Assignee, any rights of the Assignor with respect to early payment defaults or first payment defaults in the Commitment Letter, but only to the extent such provision relates to the Mortgage Loans. The foregoing shall constitute the Assignor’s consent to the assignment of the Commitment Letter (to the extent required by the terms of each Commitment Letter).
 
(e) The trust (including the Trustee and the Master Servicer acting on the trust’s behalf) shall have all the rights and remedies available to the Assignor, insofar as they relate to the Mortgage Loans, under any early payment default or first payment default provisions of the Commitment Letter including, without limitation, the enforcement of the repurchase requirements set forth therein, and shall be entitled to enforce all the obligations of the Servicer thereunder insofar as they relate to the Mortgage Loans.
 
2. Accuracy of the Servicing Agreement. The Servicer and the Assignor represent and warrant to the Assignee that (i) attached hereto as Exhibit 2 is a true, accurate and complete copy of the Servicing Agreement, (ii) the Servicing Agreement and the Commitment Letter are in full force and effect as of the date hereof, (iii) neither the Servicing Agreement nor the Commitment Letter have been amended or modified in any respect as to the Mortgage Loans, and (iv) no notice of termination has been given to the Servicer under the Servicing Agreement or the Commitment Letter. The Servicer, in its capacity as seller and servicer under the Servicing Agreement, further represents and warrants that (i) the representations and warranties contained in Section 3.1 of the Servicing Agreement are true and correct as of October 30, 2006.
 

 
3. Recognition of Assignee; Recognition of Master Servicer; Modifications. (a) From and after the date hereof, (i) the Assignor shall note the transfer of the Mortgage Loans to the Assignee in its books and records, (ii) the Assignor shall recognize the Assignee as the owner of the Mortgage Loans and (iii) the Servicer shall, subject to clause (b) below, service the Mortgage Loans for the benefit of the Assignee pursuant to the Servicing Agreement, as modified hereby. It is the intention of the Assignor, the Servicer and the Assignee through the execution of this Assignment Agreement that the Servicing Agreement shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the Assignee and its successors and assigns as to the Mortgage Loans.

(b) The Servicer further acknowledges that, from and after the date hereof, it (and any of its successors under the Servicing Agreement) will be subject to the supervision of the Master Servicer (except that the Master Servicer shall not be responsible for supervising the servicing of defaulted Mortgage Loans and REO Properties) and that the Master Servicer, acting on behalf of the Assignee as the owner of the Mortgage Loans, shall have the same rights as were assigned by GSMC, in its capacity as the original purchaser under the Servicing Agreement, to the Assignor under the GSMC Assignment Agreement, and further assigned by the Assignor to the Assignee, on behalf of the trust, hereunder.
 
(c) [Reserved]
 
(d) All reports, notices and other written information as to the Mortgage Loans required to be delivered to the Assignee, as the successor in interest to GSMC and the Assignor under the Servicing Agreement, shall also be delivered to the Master Servicer at the address set forth in Section 9 hereof. All remittances required to be made to the Assignee, as the successor in interest to GSMC and the Assignor under the Servicing Agreement, shall be made instead to the Master Servicer by wire transfer to the following account:

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
ABA# 121000248
For credit to: SAS Clearing
Acct #: 3970771416
FFC to: GSR 2006-9F Acct# 50955200

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Servicing Agreement, with respect to the Mortgage Loans, not later than the tenth calendar day of each month (or if such tenth calendar day is not a Business Day, the immediately succeeding Business Day), the Servicer shall furnish to the Master Servicer (i)(a) monthly loan data in a mutually agreed-upon format, (b) default loan data in the format set forth in Exhibit 3 and Exhibit 4 hereto and (c) information regarding the realized losses and gains in the format set forth in Exhibit 5 and Exhibit 6 hereto, in each case relating to the period ending on the last day of the preceding calendar month, (ii) all such information required pursuant to clause (i)(a) above on a magnetic tape, electronic mail, or other similar media reasonably acceptable to the Master Servicer, and (iii) all supporting documentation with respect to the information required under the preceding paragraph.
 

 
4. Representations and Warranties of the Assignee. The Assignee hereby represents and warrants as follows:

(a) Decision to Purchase. The Assignee is a sophisticated investor able to evaluate the risks and merits of the transactions contemplated hereby, and it has not relied in connection therewith upon any statements or representations of the Assignor or the Servicer other than those contained in the Servicing Agreement, the Commitment Letter, or this Assignment Agreement.

(b) Authority. The Assignee is duly and legally authorized to enter into this Assignment Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder and under the Servicing Agreement.

(c) Enforceability. This Assignment Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Assignee and (assuming due authorization, execution and delivery thereof by each of the other parties hereto) constitutes its legal, valid and binding obligation, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as such enforcement may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and by general equitable principles (regardless of whether such enforcement is considered in a proceed-ing in equity or at law).

5. Representations and Warranties of the Assignor. The Assignor hereby represents and warrants as follows:

(a) Organization. The Assignor has been duly organized and is validly existing as a corporation in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware with full power and authority (corporate and other) to enter into and perform its obligations under the Servicing Agreement, the Commitment Letter, and this Assignment Agreement.

(b) Enforceability. This Assignment Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the Assignor, and, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by each of the other parties hereto, constitutes a legal, valid, and binding agreement of the Assignor, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, or other similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and to general principles of equity regardless of whether enforcement is sought in a proceeding in equity or at law.

(c) No Consent. The execution, delivery and performance by the Assignor of this Assignment Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby do not require the consent or approval of, the giving of notice to, the registration with, or the taking of any other action in respect of, any state, federal or other governmental authority or agency, except such as has been obtained, given, effected or taken prior to the date hereof.
 

 
(d) Authorization; No Breach. The execution and delivery of this Assignment Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of the Assignor; neither the execution and delivery by the Assignor of this Assignment Agreement, nor the consummation by the Assignor of the transactions herein contemplated, nor compliance by the Assignor with the provisions hereof, will conflict with or result in a breach of, or constitute a default under, any of the provisions of the governing documents of the Assignor or any law, governmental rule or regulation or any material judgment, decree or order binding on the Assignor or any of its properties, or any of the provisions of any material indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, contract or other instrument to which the Assignor is a party or by which it is bound.

(e) Actions; Proceedings. There are no actions, suits or proceedings pending or, to the knowledge of the Assignor, threatened, before or by any court, administrative agency, arbitrator or governmental body (A) with respect to any of the transactions contemplated by this Assignment Agreement or (B) with respect to any other matter that in the judgment of the Assignor will be determined adversely to the Assignor and will if determined adversely to the Assignor materially adversely affect its ability to perform its obligations under this Assignment Agreement.

(f) Prior Assignments; Pledges. Except for the sale to the Assignee, the Assignor has not assigned or pledged any Mortgage Note or the related Mortgage or any interest or participation therein.

(g) Releases. The Assignor has not satisfied, cancelled, or subordinated in whole or in part, or rescinded any Mortgage, and the Assignor has not released any Mortgaged Property from the lien of the related Mortgage, in whole or in part, nor has the Assignor executed an instrument that would effect any such release, cancellation, subordination, or rescission. The Assignor has not released any Mortgagor, in whole or in part, except in connection with an assumption agreement or other agreement approved by the related Federal Insurer, to the extent such approval was required.

(h) Mortgage Loans. With respect to the Mortgage Loans, the representations and warranties contained in Section 3.2 of the Servicing Agreement, to the extent they relate to matters arising on or after the related Closing Date (as defined in the Servicing Agreement), are true and correct as of the date of this Assignment Agreement. For purposes of making the representations and warranties contemplated in the foregoing sentence, each reference in Section 3.2 of the Servicing Agreement to (i) the “Cut-off Date” shall be deemed to be a reference to October 1, 2006, (ii) the “Mortgage Loan Schedule” shall be deemed to be a reference to Exhibit 1 hereto and (iii) the “Closing Date” shall be deemed to be a reference to October 30, 2006.
 
(i) Predatory Lending. Each Mortgage Loan, at the time it was originated, complied in all material respects with applicable local, state and federal laws, including, but not limited to, all applicable predatory and abusive lending laws; and none of the Mortgage Loans are “high-cost,” “high-cost home” or “covered” loans under any applicable federal, state or local predatory or abusive lending law. 
 

 
(j) No High Cost or Covered Loans. 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® Glossary, Appendix E, in effect on October 1, 2006) and no Mortgage Loan originated on or after October 1, 2002 through March 6, 2003 is governed by the Georgia Fair Lending Act.
 
For the purposes of this Section 5(j) the following definitions shall apply:
 
Covered Loan: A Mortgage Loan categorized as Covered pursuant to Appendix E of Standard & Poor’s Glossary.
 
Home Loan: A Mortgage Loan categorized as a Home Loan pursuant to Appendix E of Standard & Poor’s Glossary.
 
Standard & Poor’s Glossary: The Standard & Poor’s LEVELS® Glossary, as may be in effect from time to time.
 
High Cost Loan: A Mortgage Loan classified as (a) a “high cost” loan under the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act of 1994, (b) a “high cost home,” “threshold,” “covered,” (excluding New Jersey “Covered Home Loans” as that term is defined in clause (1) of the definition of that term in the New Jersey Home Ownership Security Act of 2002), “high risk home,” “predatory” or similar loan under any other applicable state, federal or local law (or a similarly classified loan using different terminology under a law imposing heightened regulatory scrutiny or additional legal liability for residential mortgage loans having high interest rates, points and/or fees) or (c) a Mortgage Loan categorized as High Cost pursuant to Appendix E of Standard & Poor’s Glossary. For avoidance of doubt, the parties agree that this definition shall apply to any law regardless of whether such law is presently, or in the future becomes, the subject of judicial review or litigation.
 
(k) Bring Down. With respect to the Servicing Agreement, nothing has occurred or failed to occur from and after the Closing Date (as such term is defined in the Servicing Agreement) to October 30, 2006, that would cause any of the representations and warranties relating to the applicable Mortgage Loans set forth in Section 3.2 of the Servicing Agreement to be incorrect in any material respects as of the date hereof as if made on the date hereof.
 
It is understood and agreed that the representations and warranties set forth in this Section 5 shall survive the sale of the Mortgage Loans to the Assignee and the delivery of the respective Mortgage Files to the Custodian and shall inure to the benefit of the Assignee and its assigns notwithstanding any restrictive or qualified endorsement or assignment. Upon the discovery by the Assignor, the Master Servicer or the Assignee of a breach of the foregoing representations and warranties, the party discovering such breach shall give prompt written notice thereof to the other parties to this Assignment Agreement, and in no event later than two (2) Business Days from the date of such discovery. It is understood and agreed that the obligations of the Assignor set forth in Section 6 below to repurchase a Mortgage Loan constitute the sole remedies available to the Assignee and its assigns on their behalf respecting a breach of the representations and warranties contained in this Section 5.
 

 
6. Repurchase of Mortgage Loans. Upon discovery or notice of any breach by the Assignor of any representation, warranty, or covenant under this Assignment Agreement that materially and adversely affects the value of any Mortgage Loan or the interest of the Assignee therein (it being understood that any such defect or breach shall be deemed to have materially and adversely affected the value of the related Mortgage Loan or the interest of the Assignee therein if the Assignee incurs a loss as a result of such defect or breach), the Assignee promptly shall request that the Assignor cure such breach and, if the Assignor does not cure such breach in all material respects within 60 days from the date on which it is notified of the breach, the Assignee may enforce the Assignor’s obligation hereunder to purchase such Mortgage Loan from the Assignee. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, if such breach is a Qualification Defect, such cure or repurchase must take place within 75 days of the discovery of such Qualification Defect.

In the event of a repurchase of any Mortgage Loan by the Assignor, the Assignee shall promptly deliver to the Assignor or its designee the related Mortgage File and shall assign to the Assignor all of the Assignee’s rights under the Servicing Agreement, but only insofar as the Servicing Agreement relate to such Mortgage Loans.

Except as specifically set forth herein, the Assignor shall have no responsibility to enforce any provision of this Assignment Agreement, to oversee compliance hereof, or to take notice of any breach or default thereof.

7. Continuing Effect. Except as contemplated hereby, the Servicing Agreement shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with its respective terms.

8. Governing Law. THIS ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, WITHOUT REFERENCE TO ITS CONFLICT OF LAW PROVISIONS (OTHER THAN SECTIONS 5-1401 AND 5-1402 OF THE GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW), AND THE OBLIGATIONS, RIGHTS AND REMEDIES OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER SHALL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH LAWS.

EACH PARTY HERETO HEREBY KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY AND INTENTIONALLY WAIVES ANY AND ALL RIGHTS IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION BASED ON, OR ARISING OUT OF, UNDER, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THIS ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT, OR ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS AND INSTRUMENTS EXECUTED IN CONNECTION HEREWITH, OR ANY COURSE OF CONDUCT, COURSE OF DEALING, STATEMENTS (WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN), OR ACTIONS OF SUCH PARTY. THIS PROVISION IS A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT FOR THE PARTIES TO ENTER INTO THIS ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT.
 

 
9. Notices. Any notices or other communications permitted or required hereunder or under the Servicing Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed conclusively to have been given if personally delivered at or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, and return receipt requested or transmitted by facsimile and confirmed by a similar mailed writing, to:

(a) in the case of the Servicer,

SunTrust Mortgage, Inc.
1001 Semmes Avenue
Richmond, Virginia 23224
Attention: Annette Holman-Foreman
Telephone (804) 291-0262
Facsimile: (804) 291-0950

or such address as may hereafter be furnished by the Servicer;

(b) in the case of the Assignee,

U.S. Bank National Association
100 Wall Street, 16th Floor
New York, New York 10005
Attention: Structured Finance Department - GSR 2006-9F
 
or such other address as may hereafter be furnished by the Assignee; and

(c) in the case of the Assignor,

GS Mortgage Securities Corp.
85 Broad Street
New York, New York 10004
Attention: Michelle Gill
Facsimile: (212) 902-3000

or such other address as may hereafter be furnished by the Assignor, and

(d) in the case of the Master Servicer,

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
P.O. Box 98
Columbia, Maryland 21046
Attention: Corporate Trust Group (GSR 2006-9F)
(or in the case of overnight deliveries,
9062 Old Annapolis Road
Columbia, Maryland 21045
Attention: Corporate Trust Group (GSR 2006-9F))
Telephone: (410) 884-2000
Facsimile: (410) 715-2380


 

or such other address as may hereafter be furnished by the Master Servicer.

10. Amendment to Servicing Agreement. In connection with the transfer of the Mortgage Loans hereunder, the Servicer agrees that, from and after the date hereof, each Mortgage Loan transferred hereunder will be subject to the Servicing Agreement, provided that, solely with respect to the Mortgage Loans transferred hereunder, the following modifications shall be made:

(a) Exhibit H of the Servicing Agreement (“Annual Certification”) is hereby replaced with Exhibit 7 hereto.

(b)  Section 6.4 (“Annual Statement as to Compliance”) of the Servicing Agreement is hereby amended by adding the following new paragraph as a second paragraph to such section:

On or before March 15 of each calendar year, beginning in 2007, the Servicer shall deliver to the Purchaser and GS Mortgage Securities Corp. a report (in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Purchaser and GS Mortgage Securities Corp.) regarding the Servicer’s assessment of compliance with the Servicing Criteria during the immediately preceding calendar year, as required under Rules 13a-18 and 15d-18 of the Exchange Act and Item 1122 of Regulation AB. Such report shall be addressed to the Purchaser and GS Mortgage Securities Corp. and signed by an authorized officer of the Servicer, and shall address each of the Servicing Criteria indicated on Exhibit H hereto.

(c) Section 10.1(ii) (“Events of Default”) shall be amended by adding the following after the words “30 days”: “(or 15 days, in the case of Section 6.5 or automatically, in the case of Section 6.4)”.

For the avoidance of doubt, the Servicing Agreement is not hereby amended with respect to any other mortgage loans sold thereunder and shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with its terms with respect to such other mortgage loans.

11. Counterparts. This Assignment Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be deemed to be an original and all of which when taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

12. Definitions. Any capitalized term used but not defined in this Assignment Agreement shall have the meaning assigned thereto in the Servicing Agreement.

13. Trustee Capacity. It is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that (i) this Agreement is executed and delivered by U.S. Bank National Association (“U.S. Bank”), not individually or personally but solely as Assignee on behalf of GSR Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-9F, in the exercise of the powers and authority conferred and vested in it, (ii) each of the representations, undertakings and agreements by the Assignee is made and intended for the purpose of binding only the GSR Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-9F, (iii) nothing herein contained shall be construed as creating any liability on the part of U.S. Bank, individually or personally, to perform any covenant (either express or implied) contained herein, and all such liability, if any, is hereby expressly waived by the parties hereto, and such waiver shall bind any third party making a claim by or through one of the parties hereto, and (iv) under no circumstances shall U.S. Bank be personally liable for the payment of any indebtedness or expenses of the GSR Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-9F, or be liable for the breach or failure of any obligation, representation, warranty or covenant made or undertaken by the GSR Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-9F under this Agreement, the Trust Agreement or any related document.

14. Third Party Beneficiary. The Master Servicer shall be considered a Third-Party Beneficiary of this Assignment entitled to all rights and benefits hereof as if it were a direct party to this Assignment.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Assignment Agreement the day and year first above written.
 
     
 
ASSIGNEE:
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee on behalf of GSR Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-9F
 
 
 
 
 
 
  By:   /s/ Patricia O’Neill
 

Name: Patricia O’Neill
Title: Vice President
 
     
 
ASSIGNOR:
GS MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP.
 
 
 
 
 
 
  By:   /s/ M. Gill
 
Name: M. Gill
Title: Vice President
 
     
 
SERVICER:
SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC.
 
 
 
 
 
 
  By:   /s/ Annette Holman-Foreman
 
Name: Annette Holman-Foreman
Title: Vice President
 
Acknowledged by:

MASTER SERVICER:
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
 
         
By: /s/ Patricia M. F. Russo      
 
Name: Patricia M. F. Russo
Title: Vice President
   


 
 
EXHIBIT 1


AAR MORTGAGE LOAN SCHEDULE

1-1

 

EXHIBIT 2

SERVICING AGREEMENT

2-1

 
 
EXHIBIT 3
 
Standard File Layout - Scheduled/Scheduled


Column Name
 
Description
 
Decimal
 
Format Comment
 
Max Size
SER_INVESTOR_NBR
 
A value assigned by the Servicer to define a group of loans.
 
 
 
Text up to 10 digits
 
20
LOAN_NBR
 
A unique identifier assigned to each loan by the investor.
 
 
 
Text up to 10 digits
 
10
SERVICER_LOAN_NBR
 
A unique number assigned to a loan by the Servicer. This may be different than the LOAN_NBR.
 
 
 
Text up to 10 digits
 
10
BORROWER_NAME
 
The borrower name as received in the file. It is not separated by first and last name.
 
 
 
Maximum length of 30 (Last, First)
 
30
SCHED_PAY_AMT
 
Scheduled monthly principal and scheduled interest payment that a borrower is expected to pay, P&I constant.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
NOTE_INT_RATE
 
The loan interest rate as reported by the Servicer.
 
4
 
Max length of 6
 
6
NET_INT_RATE
 
The loan gross interest rate less the service fee rate as reported by the Servicer.
 
4
 
Max length of 6
 
6
SERV_FEE_RATE
 
The servicer's fee rate for a loan as reported by the Servicer.
 
4
 
Max length of 6
 
6
SERV_FEE_AMT
 
The servicer's fee amount for a loan as reported by the Servicer.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
NEW_PAY_AMT
 
The new loan payment amount as reported by the Servicer.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
NEW_LOAN_RATE
 
The new loan rate as reported by the Servicer.
 
4
 
Max length of 6
 
6
ARM_INDEX_RATE
 
The index the Servicer is using to calculate a forecasted rate.
 
4
 
Max length of 6
 
6
ACTL_BEG_PRIN_BAL
 
The borrower's actual principal balance at the beginning of the processing cycle.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
ACTL_END_PRIN_BAL
 
The borrower's actual principal balance at the end of the processing cycle.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
BORR_NEXT_PAY_DUE_DATE
 
The date at the end of processing cycle that the borrower's next payment is due to the Servicer, as reported by Servicer.
 
 
 
MM/DD/YYYY
 
10
SERV_CURT_AMT_1
 
The first curtailment amount to be applied.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
SERV_CURT_DATE_1
 
The curtailment date associated with the first curtailment amount.
 
 
 
MM/DD/YYYY
 
10
CURT_ADJ_ AMT_1
 
The curtailment interest on the first curtailment amount, if applicable.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
SERV_CURT_AMT_2
 
The second curtailment amount to be applied.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
SERV_CURT_DATE_2
 
The curtailment date associated with the second curtailment amount.
 
 
 
MM/DD/YYYY
 
10
CURT_ADJ_ AMT_2
 
The curtailment interest on the second curtailment amount, if applicable.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
 
3-1

 
SERV_CURT_AMT_3
 
The third curtailment amount to be applied.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
SERV_CURT_DATE_3
 
The curtailment date associated with the third curtailment amount.
 
 
 
MM/DD/YYYY
 
10
CURT_ADJ_AMT_3
 
The curtailment interest on the third curtailment amount, if applicable.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
PIF_AMT
 
The loan "paid in full" amount as reported by the Servicer.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
PIF_DATE
 
The paid in full date as reported by the Servicer.
 
 
 
MM/DD/YYYY
 
10
 
 
 
 
 
 
Action Code Key:
 
2
ACTION_CODE
 
The standard FNMA numeric code used to indicate the default/delinquent status of a particular loan.
     
15=Bankruptcy, 30=Foreclosure, , 60=PIF, 63=Substitution, 65=Repurchase,70=REO
   
INT_ADJ_AMT
 
The amount of the interest adjustment as reported by the Servicer.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
SOLDIER_SAILOR_ADJ_AMT
 
The Soldier and Sailor Adjustment amount, if applicable.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
NON_ADV_LOAN_AMT
 
The Non Recoverable Loan Amount, if applicable.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
LOAN_LOSS_AMT
 
The amount the Servicer is passing as a loss, if applicable.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
SCHED_BEG_PRIN_BAL
 
The scheduled outstanding principal amount due at the beginning of the cycle date to be passed through to investors.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
SCHED_END_PRIN_BAL
 
The scheduled principal balance due to investors at the end of a processing cycle.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
SCHED_PRIN_AMT
 
The scheduled principal amount as reported by the Servicer for the current cycle -- only applicable for Scheduled/Scheduled Loans.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
SCHED_NET_INT
 
The scheduled gross interest amount less the service fee amount for the current cycle as reported by the Servicer -- only applicable for Scheduled/Scheduled Loans.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
ACTL_PRIN_AMT
 
The actual principal amount collected by the Servicer for the current reporting cycle -- only applicable for Actual/Actual Loans.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
ACTL_NET_INT
 
The actual gross interest amount less the service fee amount for the current reporting cycle as reported by the Servicer -- only applicable for Actual/Actual Loans.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
PREPAY_PENALTY_ AMT
 
The penalty amount received when a borrower prepays on his loan as reported by the Servicer.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
PREPAY_PENALTY_ WAIVED
 
The prepayment penalty amount for the loan waived by the servicer.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
MOD_DATE
 
The Effective Payment Date of the Modification for the loan.
 
 
 
MM/DD/YYYY
 
10
MOD_TYPE
 
The Modification Type.
 
 
 
Varchar - value can be alpha or numeric
 
30
 
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DELINQ_P&I_ADVANCE_AMT
 
The current outstanding principal and interest advances made by Servicer.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
 
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EXHIBIT 4
 
Standard File Layout - Delinquency Reporting

Column/Header Name
 
Description
 
Decimal
 
Format Comment
SERVICER_LOAN_NBR
 
A unique number assigned to a loan by the Servicer. This may be different than the LOAN_NBR
     
 
LOAN_NBR
 
A unique identifier assigned to each loan by the originator.
     
 
CLIENT_NBR
 
Servicer Client Number
       
SERV_INVESTOR_NBR
 
Contains a unique number as assigned by an external servicer to identify a group of loans in their system.
     
 
BORROWER_FIRST_NAME
 
First Name of the Borrower.
       
BORROWER_LAST_NAME
 
Last name of the borrower.
       
PROP_ADDRESS
 
Street Name and Number of Property
     
 
PROP_STATE
 
The state where the property located.
     
 
PROP_ZIP
 
Zip code where the property is located.
     
 
BORR_NEXT_PAY_DUE_DATE
 
The date that the borrower's next payment is due to the servicer at the end of processing cycle, as reported by Servicer.
     
MM/DD/YYYY
LOAN_TYPE
 
Loan Type (i.e. FHA, VA, Conv)
     
 
BANKRUPTCY_FILED_DATE
 
The date a particular bankruptcy claim was filed.
     
MM/DD/YYYY
BANKRUPTCY_CHAPTER_CODE
 
The chapter under which the bankruptcy was filed.
     
 
BANKRUPTCY_CASE_NBR
 
The case number assigned by the court to the bankruptcy filing.
     
 
POST_PETITION_DUE_DATE
 
The payment due date once the bankruptcy has been approved by the courts
     
MM/DD/YYYY
BANKRUPTCY_DCHRG_DISM_DATE
 
The Date The Loan Is Removed From Bankruptcy. Either by Dismissal, Discharged and/or a Motion For Relief Was Granted.
     
MM/DD/YYYY
LOSS_MIT_APPR_DATE
 
The Date The Loss Mitigation Was Approved By The Servicer
     
MM/DD/YYYY
LOSS_MIT_TYPE
 
The Type Of Loss Mitigation Approved For A Loan Such As;
       
LOSS_MIT_EST_COMP_DATE
 
The Date The Loss Mitigation /Plan Is Scheduled To End/Close
     
MM/DD/YYYY
LOSS_MIT_ACT_COMP_DATE
 
The Date The Loss Mitigation Is Actually Completed
     
MM/DD/YYYY
FRCLSR_APPROVED_DATE
 
The date DA Admin sends a letter to the servicer with instructions to begin foreclosure proceedings.
     
MM/DD/YYYY
ATTORNEY_REFERRAL_DATE
 
Date File Was Referred To Attorney to Pursue Foreclosure
     
MM/DD/YYYY
FIRST_LEGAL_DATE
 
Notice of 1st legal filed by an Attorney in a Foreclosure Action
     
MM/DD/YYYY
FRCLSR_SALE_EXPECTED_DATE
 
The date by which a foreclosure sale is expected to occur.
     
MM/DD/YYYY
FRCLSR_SALE_DATE
 
The actual date of the foreclosure sale.
     
MM/DD/YYYY
FRCLSR_SALE_AMT
 
The amount a property sold for at the foreclosure sale.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
EVICTION_START_DATE
 
The date the servicer initiates eviction of the borrower.
     
MM/DD/YYYY
EVICTION_COMPLETED_DATE
 
The date the court revokes legal possession of the property from the borrower.
     
MM/DD/YYYY
LIST_PRICE
 
The price at which an REO property is marketed.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
LIST_DATE
 
The date an REO property is listed at a particular price.
     
MM/DD/YYYY
OFFER_AMT
 
The dollar value of an offer for an REO property.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
OFFER_DATE_TIME
 
The date an offer is received by DA Admin or by the Servicer.
     
MM/DD/YYYY
REO_CLOSING_DATE
 
The date the REO sale of the property is scheduled to close.
     
MM/DD/YYYY
 
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REO_ACTUAL_CLOSING_DATE
 
Actual Date Of REO Sale
     
MM/DD/YYYY
OCCUPANT_CODE
 
Classification of how the property is occupied.
     
 
PROP_CONDITION_CODE
 
A code that indicates the condition of the property.
     
 
PROP_INSPECTION_DATE
 
The date a property inspection is performed.
     
MM/DD/YYYY
APPRAISAL_DATE
 
The date the appraisal was done.
     
MM/DD/YYYY
CURR_PROP_VAL
 
 The current "as is" value of the property based on brokers price opinion or appraisal.
 
2
 
 
REPAIRED_PROP_VAL
 
The amount the property would be worth if repairs are completed pursuant to a broker's price opinion or appraisal.
 
2
 
 
If applicable:
 
 
     
 
DELINQ_STATUS_CODE
 
FNMA Code Describing Status of Loan
       
DELINQ_REASON_CODE
 
The circumstances which caused a borrower to stop paying on a loan. Code indicates the reason why the loan is in default for this cycle.
       
MI_CLAIM_FILED_DATE
 
Date Mortgage Insurance Claim Was Filed With Mortgage Insurance Company.
     
MM/DD/YYYY
MI_CLAIM_AMT
 
Amount of Mortgage Insurance Claim Filed
     
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
MI_CLAIM_PAID_DATE
 
Date Mortgage Insurance Company Disbursed Claim Payment
     
MM/DD/YYYY
MI_CLAIM_AMT_PAID
 
Amount Mortgage Insurance Company Paid On Claim
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
POOL_CLAIM_FILED_DATE
 
Date Claim Was Filed With Pool Insurance Company
     
MM/DD/YYYY
POOL_CLAIM_AMT
 
Amount of Claim Filed With Pool Insurance Company
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
POOL_CLAIM_PAID_DATE
 
Date Claim Was Settled and The Check Was Issued By The Pool Insurer
     
MM/DD/YYYY
POOL_CLAIM_AMT_PAID
 
Amount Paid On Claim By Pool Insurance Company
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
FHA_PART_A_CLAIM_FILED_DATE
 
 Date FHA Part A Claim Was Filed With HUD
     
MM/DD/YYYY
FHA_PART_A_CLAIM_AMT
 
 Amount of FHA Part A Claim Filed
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
FHA_PART_A_CLAIM_PAID_DATE
 
 Date HUD Disbursed Part A Claim Payment
     
MM/DD/YYYY
FHA_PART_A_CLAIM_PAID_AMT
 
 Amount HUD Paid on Part A Claim
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
FHA_PART_B_CLAIM_FILED_DATE
 
  Date FHA Part B Claim Was Filed With HUD
     
MM/DD/YYYY
FHA_PART_B_CLAIM_AMT
 
  Amount of FHA Part B Claim Filed
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
FHA_PART_B_CLAIM_PAID_DATE
 
   Date HUD Disbursed Part B Claim Payment
     
MM/DD/YYYY
FHA_PART_B_CLAIM_PAID_AMT
 
 Amount HUD Paid on Part B Claim
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
VA_CLAIM_FILED_DATE
 
 Date VA Claim Was Filed With the Veterans Admin
     
MM/DD/YYYY
VA_CLAIM_PAID_DATE
 
 Date Veterans Admin. Disbursed VA Claim Payment
     
MM/DD/YYYY
VA_CLAIM_PAID_AMT
 
 Amount Veterans Admin. Paid on VA Claim
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
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Standard File Codes - Delinquency Reporting
 
The Loss Mit Type field should show the approved Loss Mitigation Code as follows:
 
 · 
ASUM- Approved Assumption
 · 
BAP- Borrower Assistance Program
 · 
CO- Charge Off
 · 
DIL- Deed-in-Lieu
 · 
FFA- Formal Forbearance Agreement
 · 
MOD- Loan Modification
 · 
PRE- Pre-Sale
 · 
SS- Short Sale
 · 
MISC- Anything else approved by
 
NOTE: Wells Fargo Bank will accept alternative Loss Mitigation Types to those above, provided that they are consistent with industry standards. If Loss Mitigation Types other than those above are used, the Servicer must supply Wells Fargo Bank with a description of each of the Loss Mitigation Types prior to sending the file.
 
The Occupant Code field should show the current status of the property code as follows:
·  
Mortgagor
·  
Tenant
·  
Unknown
·  
Vacant
 
The Property Condition field should show the last reported condition of the property as follows:
·  
Damaged
·  
Excellent
·  
Fair
·  
Gone
·  
Good
·  
Poor
·  
Special Hazard
·  
Unknown
 
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Standard File Codes - Delinquency Reporting Continued
 
The FNMA Delinquent Reason Code field should show the Reason for Delinquency as follows:

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

Status Code
 
Status Description
09
 
Forbearance
17
 
Pre-foreclosure Sale Closing Plan Accepted
24
 
Government Seizure
26
 
Refinance
27
 
Assumption
28
 
Modification
29
 
Charge-Off
30
 
Third Party Sale
31
 
Probate
32
 
Military Indulgence
43
 
Foreclosure Started
44
 
Deed-in-Lieu Started
49
 
Assignment Completed
61
 
Second Lien Considerations
62
 
Veteran’s Affairs-No Bid
63
 
Veteran’s Affairs-Refund
64
 
Veteran’s Affairs-Buydown
65
 
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
66
 
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
67
 
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
 
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EXHIBIT 5
 
Calculation of Realized Loss/Gain Form 332- Instruction Sheet
 
The numbers on the form correspond with the numbers listed below.

Liquidation and Acquisition Expenses:
 
1.
The Actual Unpaid Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loan. For documentation, an Amortization Schedule from date of default through liquidation breaking out the net interest and servicing fees advanced is required.
 
2.
The Total Interest Due less the aggregate amount of servicing fee that would have been earned if all delinquent payments had been made as agreed. For documentation, an Amortization Schedule from date of default through liquidation breaking out the net interest and servicing fees advanced is required.
 
3.
Accrued Servicing Fees based upon the Scheduled Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loan as calculated on a monthly basis. For documentation, an Amortization Schedule from date of default through liquidation breaking out the net interest and servicing fees advanced is required.
 
4-12.
Complete as applicable. All line entries must be supported by copies of appropriate statements, vouchers, receipts, bills, canceled checks, etc., to document the expense. Entries not properly documented will not be reimbursed to the Servicer.
 
13.
The total of lines 1 through 12.
 
Credits:
 
14-21.
Complete as applicable. All line entries must be supported by copies of the appropriate claims forms, EOBs, HUD-1 and/or other proceeds verification, statements, payment checks, etc. to document the credit. If the Mortgage Loan is subject to a Bankruptcy Deficiency, the difference between the Unpaid Principal Balance of the Note prior to the Bankruptcy Deficiency and the Unpaid Principal Balance as reduced by the Bankruptcy Deficiency should be input on line 20.
 
 
22.
The total of lines 14 through 21.
 
Please note: For HUD/VA loans, use line (15) for Part A/Initial proceeds and line (16) for Part B/Supplemental proceeds.
 
Total Realized Loss (or Amount of Any Gain)
 
23.
The total derived from subtracting line 22 from 13. If the amount represents a realized gain, show the amount in parenthesis ( ).
 
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EXHIBIT 6
 
Calculation of Realized Loss/Gain Form 332
 
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
CALCULATION OF REALIZED LOSS/GAIN
 
Prepared by: __________________   Date: _______________
Phone: ______________________ Email Address:_____________________
 
 
Servicer Loan No.
 
 
 
Servicer Name
 
 
 
Servicer Address
 
 
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Loan No._____________________________
Borrower's Name:________________________________________________________
Property Address:________________________________________________________________
Liquidation and Acquisition Expenses:
(1)
Actual Unpaid Principal Balance of Mortgage Loan
$ ______________
(1)
(2)
Interest accrued at Net Rate
________________
(2)
(3)
Accrued Servicing Fees
________________
(3)
(4)
Attorney's Fees
________________
(4)
(5)
Taxes
________________
(5)
(6)
Property Maintenance
________________
(6)
(7)
MI/Hazard Insurance Premiums
________________
(7)
(8)
Utility Expenses
________________
(8)
(9)
Appraisal/BPO
________________
(9)
(10)
Property Inspections
________________
(10)
(11)
FC Costs/Other Legal Expenses
________________
(11)
(12)
Other (itemize)
$________________
(12)
 
Cash for Keys__________________________
________________
 
 
HOA/Condo Fees_______________________
________________
 
 
______________________________________
________________
 
 
______________________________________
________________
 
 
Total Expenses
$ _______________
(13)
Credits:
     
(14)
Escrow Balance
$ _______________
(14)
(15)
HIP Refund
________________
(15)
(16)
Rental Receipts
________________
(16)
(17)
Hazard Loss Proceeds
________________
(17)
(18)
Primary Mortgage Insurance Proceeds
________________
(18)
(19)
Pool Insurance Proceeds
________________
(19)
(20)
Proceeds from Sale of Acquired Property
________________
(20)
(21)
Other (itemize)
________________
(21)
 
_________________________________________
_________________
 
 
_________________________________________
_________________
 
 
Total Credits
$________________
(22)
Total Realized Loss (or Amount of Gain)
$________________ 
(23)
 
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EXHIBIT 7
 
EXHIBIT 6
 
FORM OF ANNUAL CERTIFICATION

Re: The [   ] agreement dated as of [   l, 200[       ] (the “Agreement”), among [IDENTIFY PARTIES]
 
I, ____________________________, the _______________________ of [NAME OF COMPANY] (the “Company”), certify to [the Purchaser], [the Depositor], and the [Master Servicer] [Securities Administrator] [Trustee], 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 that are identified as the responsibility of the Company on Exhibit 7 of the Agreement (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 [Depositor] [Master Servicer] [Securities Administrator] [Trustee] 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 [Depositor] [Master Servicer] [Securities Administrator] [Trustee];
 
(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
 
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(5)  The Compliance Statement required to be delivered by the Company pursuant to the Agreement, and the Servicing Assessment and Attestation Report required to be provided by the Company and by any Subservicer and Subcontractor pursuant to the Agreement, have been provided to the [Depositor] [Master Servicer]. Any material instances of noncompliance described in such reports have been disclosed to the [Depositor] [Master Servicer]. Any material instance of noncompliance with the Servicing Criteria has been disclosed in such reports.
     
 
Date: _____________________________
 
 
 
 
 
 
  By:    
 
Name:
Title:
 
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EXHIBIT 8
 
SERVICING CRITERIA TO BE ADDRESSED IN ASSESSMENT OF COMPLIANCE
 
The assessment of compliance to be delivered by SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., [Subservicer] shall address, at a minimum, the criteria identified as below as “Applicable Servicing Criteria”:

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