EX-99.13A 20 efc7-2247_ex9913a.htm EXHIBIT 99.13A efc7-2247_ex9913a.htm
Exhibit 99.13a
 
EXECUTION VERSION
ASSIGNMENT, ASSUMPTION AND RECOGNITION AGREEMENT
 
THIS ASSIGNMENT, ASSUMPTION AND RECOGNITION AGREEMENT (this “Assignment”), dated as of April 1, 2007, is entered into among Morgan Stanley Capital I Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Depositor”), Morgan Stanley Mortgage Capital Inc. (“MSMCI”), Wachovia Mortgage Corporation as seller (“Wachovia” and, in such capacity, the “Seller”) and servicer (in such capacity, the “Servicer”), and acknowledged by LaSalle Bank National Association, as trustee (the “Trustee”) of Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-7AX (the “Trust”), and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as master servicer (or any successor master servicer, the “Master Servicer”).
 
RECITALS
 
WHEREAS MSMCI, the Seller and the Servicer have entered into a certain Seller’s Purchase, Warranties and Servicing Agreement, dated as of September 1, 2004 as amended by that certain First Amended and Restated Seller’s Purchase, Warranties and Servicing Agreement, dated as of June 1, 2006 (the “Amended Agreement”), each as supplemented by the Amended and Restated Regulation AB Compliance Addendum (the “Reg AB Addendum”), dated as of April 17, 2006, (as further amended or modified to the date hereof, the “Agreement”), pursuant to which MSMCI has acquired certain Mortgage Loans pursuant to the terms of the Agreement and the Servicer has agreed to service such Mortgage Loans;
 
WHEREAS the Depositor has agreed, on the terms and conditions contained herein, to purchase from MSMCI certain of the Mortgage Loans (the “Specified Mortgage Loans”) which are subject to the provisions of the Agreement and are listed on the mortgage loan schedule attached as Exhibit I hereto (the “Specified Mortgage Loan Schedule”); and
 
WHEREAS the Trustee, on behalf of the Trust, has agreed, on the terms and conditions contained herein, to purchase from the Depositor the Specified Mortgage Loans;
 
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)  On and as of the date hereof, MSMCI hereby sells, assigns and transfers to the Depositor all of its right, title and interest in the Specified Mortgage Loans and all rights and obligations related thereto as provided under the Agreement to the extent relating to the Specified Mortgage Loans, the Depositor hereby accepts such assignment from MSMCI (the “First Assignment and Assumption”), and the Seller hereby acknowledges the First Assignment and Assumption.
 
MSMCI specifically reserves and does not assign to the Depositor hereunder any and all right, title and interest in, to and under and all obligations of MSMCI with respect to any Mortgage Loans subject to the Agreement which are not the Specified Mortgage Loans.
 
(b)  On and as of the date hereof, immediately after giving effect to the First Assignment and Assumption, the Depositor hereby sells, assigns and transfers to the Trustee, on behalf of the Trust, all of its right, title and interest in the Specified Mortgage Loans and all rights and obligations related thereto as provided under the Agreement to the extent relating to the Specified Mortgage Loans, and the Trustee, on
 

behalf of the Trust, hereby accepts such assignment from the Depositor (the “Second Assignment and Assumption”), and the Seller hereby acknowledges the Second Assignment and Assumption.
 
(c)  On and as of the date hereof, MSMCI represents and warrants to the Depositor and the Trustee that MSMCI has not taken any action that would serve to impair or encumber the respective ownership interests of the Depositor and the Trustee in the Specified Mortgage Loans since the date of MSMCI’s acquisition of the Specified Mortgage Loans.
 
           2.        Recognition of Trustee
 
(a)  From and after the date hereof, both MSMCI and the Seller shall note the transfer of the Specified Mortgage Loans to the Trustee, in their respective books and records and shall recognize the Trustee, on behalf of the Trust, as of the date hereof, as the owner of the Specified Mortgage Loans, and Servicer shall service the Specified Mortgage Loans for the benefit of the Trust pursuant to the Agreement, as modified hereby, the terms of which are incorporated herein by reference. It is the intention of the Seller, the Servicer, the Depositor, the Trustee and MSMCI that this Assignment shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Depositor, the Trustee and MSMCI and their respective successors and assigns.
 
(b)  Without in any way limiting the foregoing, the parties confirm that this Assignment includes the rights relating to amendments or waivers under the Agreement.  Accordingly, the right of MSMCI to consent to any amendment of the Agreement and its rights concerning waivers as set forth in Sections 11.02 and 8.02 of the Amended Agreement shall be exercisable, to the extent any such amendment or waiver affects the Specified Mortgage Loans or any of the rights under the Agreement with respect thereto (other than the servicing of the Specified Mortgage Loans, which shall be enforced by the Master Servicer) by the Trustee as assignee of MSMCI.
 
(c)  It is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that (i) this Assignment is executed and delivered by LaSalle Bank National Association, not individually or personally but solely on behalf of the Trust, as the assignee, in the exercise of the powers and authority conferred and vested in it, as Trustee, pursuant to the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of the date hereof among the Depositor, the Master Servicer, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as securities administrator (the “Securities Administrator”) and the Trustee (the “Pooling and Servicing Agreement”), (ii) each of the representations, undertakings and agreements herein made on the part of assignee is made and intended not as personal representations, undertakings and agreements by LaSalle Bank National Association but is made and intended for the purpose of binding only the Trust, (iii) nothing herein contained shall be construed as creating any liability for LaSalle Bank National Association, individually or personally, to perform any covenant (either express or implied) contained herein and (iv) under no circumstances shall LaSalle Bank National Association be personally liable for the payment of any indebtedness or expenses of the Trust, or be liable for the breach or failure of any obligation, representation, warranty or covenant made or undertaken by the Trust under this Assignment and (v) all recourse for any payment liability or other obligation of the assignee shall be had solely to the assets of the Trust.
 
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3.
Representations and Warranties
 
(a)  The Depositor represents and warrants that it is a sophisticated investor able to evaluate the risks and merits of the transactions contemplated hereby, and that it has not relied in connection therewith upon any statements or representations of the Seller or MSMCI other than those contained in the Agreement or this Assignment.
 
(b)  Each of the parties hereto represents and warrants that it is duly and legally authorized to enter into this Assignment.
 
(c)  Each of the Depositor, MSMCI, Seller and Servicer hereto represents and warrants that this Assignment has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by it and (assuming due authorization, execution and delivery thereof by each of the other parties hereto) constitutes its legal, valid and binding obligation, enforceable against it 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 proceeding in equity or at law).
 
(d)  The Seller hereby makes, as of the Closing Date (as defined in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement referred to below), the representations and warranties set forth in Section 3.01 of the Agreement, to and for the benefit of the Depositor, the Trustee and the Trust, and by this reference incorporates such representations and warranties herein, as of such Closing Date and the Seller hereby makes, as of the closing date (as defined in the Amended Agreement referred to below), the representations and warranties set forth in Section 3.02 of the Amended Agreement, to and for the benefit of the Depositor, the Trustee and the Trust, and by this reference incorporates such representations and warranties herein, as of such closing date.
 
(e)        The Company hereby represents and warrants to the Assignee that, to the extent the Mortgage Loans will be part of a REMIC, the Servicer shall service the Mortgage Loans and any real property acquired upon default thereof (including, without limitation, making or permitting any modification, waiver or amendment of any term of any Mortgage Loan) in accordance with the Agreement, but in no event in a manner that would (a) cause the REMIC to fail or qualify as a REMIC or (b) result in the imposition of a tax upon the REMIC (including, but not limited to, the tax on prohibited transactions as defined in Section 860F(a)(2) of the Code, the tax on contributions to a REMIC set forth in Section 860G(d) of the Code and the tax on “net income from foreclosure property” as set forth in Section 860G(c) of the Code).

4.   The Servicer hereby acknowledges that Wells Fargo Bank, National Association has been appointed as the Master Servicer of the Specified Mortgage Loans pursuant to the Pooling and Servicing Agreement and, therefore, has the right to enforce all obligations of the Servicer under the Agreement. Such rights will include, without limitation, the right to terminate the Servicer under the Agreement upon the occurrence of an event of default thereunder, the right to receive all remittances required to be made by the Servicer under the Agreement, the right to receive all monthly reports and other data required to be delivered by the Servicer under the Agreement, the right to examine the books and records of the Servicer, indemnification rights and the right to exercise certain rights of consent and approval of MSMCI. The Servicer shall make all distributions under the Agreement to the Master Servicer by wire transfer of immediately available funds to:
 
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association
ABA Number:  121-000-248
Account Name:  Corporate Trust Clearing
 
 
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Account number:  3970771416
For further credit to:  53144700, MSM 2007-7AX
 
        The Servicer shall deliver all reports required to be delivered under the Agreement to the Master Servicer at the following address:
 
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association
9062 Old Annapolis Road
Columbia, Maryland 21045
Attention: Client Manager, MSM 2007-7AX
Telecopier: (410) 715-2380

5.  Amendments to the Amended Agreement
 
The parties to this Assignment hereby agree to amend the Amended Agreement as follows:
 
(a)  With respect to the Specified Mortgage Loans, “Permitted Investments” shall mean at any time, any one or more of the following obligations and securities:
 
(i)  obligations of the United States or any agency thereof, provided that such obligations are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States;
 
(ii) general obligations of or obligations guaranteed by any state of the United States or the District of Columbia receiving the highest long-term debt rating of each Rating Agency, or such lower rating as shall not result in the downgrading or withdrawal of the ratings then assigned to the Certificates by the Rating Agencies, as evidenced by a signed writing delivered by each Rating Agency;
 
(iii) commercial or finance company paper which is then receiving the highest commercial or finance company paper rating of each Rating Agency rating such paper, or such lower rating as shall not result in the downgrading or withdrawal of the ratings then assigned to the Certificates by the Rating Agencies, as evidenced by a signed writing delivered by each Rating Agency;
 
(iv)  certificates of deposit, demand or time deposits, or bankers’ acceptances issued by any depository institution or trust company incorporated under the laws of the United States or of any state thereof and subject to supervision and examination by federal and/or state banking authorities, provided that the commercial paper and/or long-term unsecured debt obligations of such depository institution or trust company (or in the case of the principal depository institution in a holding company system, the commercial paper or long-term unsecured debt obligations of such holding company, but only if Moody’s is not the applicable Rating Agency) are then rated one of the two highest long-term and the highest short-term ratings of each Rating Agency for such securities, or such lower ratings as shall not result in the downgrading or withdrawal of the ratings then assigned to the Certificates by the Rating Agencies, as evidenced by a signed writing delivered by each Rating Agency;
 
(v) demand or time deposits or certificates of deposit issued by any bank or trust company or savings institution to the extent that such deposits are fully insured by the FDIC;
 
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(vi) guaranteed reinvestment agreements issued by any bank, insurance company or other corporation acceptable to the Rating Agencies at the time of the issuance of such agreements, as evidenced by a signed writing delivered by each Rating Agency;
 
(vii)  repurchase obligations with respect to any security described in clauses (i) and (ii) above, in either case entered into with a depository institution or trust company (acting as principal) described in clause (iv) above;
 
(viii)  securities (other than stripped bonds, stripped coupons or instruments sold at a purchase price in excess of 115% of the face amount thereof) bearing interest or sold at a discount issued by any corporation incorporated under the laws of the United States or any state thereof which, at the time of such investment, have one of the two highest ratings of each Rating Agency (except if the Rating Agency is Moody’s, such rating shall be the highest commercial paper rating of Moody’s for any such series), or such lower rating as shall not result in the downgrading or withdrawal of the ratings then assigned to the Certificates by the Rating Agencies, as evidenced by a signed writing delivered by each Rating Agency;
 
(ix)  interests in any money market fund which at the date of acquisition of the interests in such fund and throughout the time such interests are held in such fund has the highest applicable rating by each Rating Agency rating such fund or such lower rating as shall not result in a change in the rating then assigned to the Certificates by each Rating Agency, as evidenced by a signed writing delivered by each Rating Agency, including funds for which the Trustee, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator or any of its Affiliates is investment manager or adviser;
 
(x)  short-term investment funds sponsored by any trust company or national banking association incorporated under the laws of the United States or any state thereof which on the date of acquisition has been rated by each applicable Rating Agency in their respective highest applicable rating category or such lower rating as shall not result in a change in the rating then specified stated maturity and bearing interest or sold at a discount acceptable to each Rating Agency as shall not result in the downgrading or withdrawal of the ratings then assigned to the Certificates by the Rating Agencies, as evidenced by a signed writing delivered by each Rating Agency; and
 
(xi)  such other investments having a specified stated maturity and bearing interest or sold at a discount acceptable to the Rating Agencies as shall not result in the downgrading or withdrawal of the ratings then assigned to the Certificates by the Rating Agencies, as evidenced by a signed writing delivered by each Rating Agency;
 
provided, that no such instrument shall be a Permitted Investment if (i) such instrument evidences the right to receive interest only payments with respect to the obligations underlying such instrument or (ii) such instrument would require the Depositor to register as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.
 
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(b)  The definition of “Remittance Date” in Section 1.01 of the Amended Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:
 
Remittance Date:  The 18th day of each month (or, if such 18th day is not a Business Day, the following Business Day).”
 
(c)  The definition of “Servicing Fee” in Section 1.01 of the Amended Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:
 
“The Servicing Fee with respect to each Mortgage Loan for any calendar month (or a portion thereof) shall be 1/12 of the product of (i) the Scheduled Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loan and (ii) the Servicing Fee Rate applicable to such Mortgage Loan.  Such fee shall be payable monthly, computed on the basis of the same principal amount and period respecting which any related interest payment on a Mortgage Loan is computed.”
 
(d)  The definition of “Servicing Fee Rate” in Section 1.01 of the Amended Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:
 
Servicing Fee Rate”:  With respect to the adjustable rate Mortgage Loans, 0.250% per annum.”
 
(e)  Subsection 3.02(d) of the Amended Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:
 
“As of the Closing Date, none of the Mortgage Loans are contractually past due by more than 30 days;”
 
(f)  The following paragraphs are hereby incorporated into the Amended Agreement at the end of Section 4.13:
 
“The Seller shall prepare for and deliver to the Purchaser, or its designee, a statement with respect to each REO Property that has been rented showing the aggregate rental income received and all expenses incurred in connection with the maintenance of such REO Property at such times as is necessary to enable the Purchaser, or its designee, to comply with the reporting requirements of the REMIC Provisions.  The net monthly rental income, if any, from such REO Property shall be deposited in the Certificate Account no later than the close of business on each Determination Date.  The Seller shall perform the tax reporting and withholding required by Sections 1445 and 6050J of the Code with respect to foreclosures and abandonments, the tax reporting required by Section 6050H of the Code with respect to the receipt of mortgage interest from individuals and any tax reporting required by Section 6050P of the Code with respect to the cancellation of indebtedness by certain financial entities, by preparing such tax and information returns as may be required, in the form required, and delivering the same to the Purchaser, or its designee, for filing.
 
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, no Mortgaged Property acquired by the Purchaser, or its designee, shall be rented (or allowed to continue to be rented) or otherwise used for the production of income by or on behalf of the Purchaser, or its designee, 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 or (ii) subject any REMIC 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 Seller has agreed to indemnify and hold harmless the Purchaser, or its designee, with respect to the imposition of any such taxes.”
 
(g)  The second paragraph of Section 5.01 of the Amended Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:
 
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“With respect to any remittance received by the Purchaser after the Business Day on which such payment was due, the Seller shall pay to the Purchaser interest on any such late payment at an annual rate equal to the Prime Rate, adjusted as of the date of each change, plus two percentage points, but in no event greater than the maximum amount permitted by applicable law. Such interest shall be deposited in the Custodial Account by the Seller on the date such late payment is made and shall cover the period commencing with such Business Day on which such payment was due and ending with the Business Day on which such payment is made, both inclusive. Such interest shall be remitted along with the distribution payable on the next succeeding Remittance Date. The payment by the Seller of any such interest shall not be deemed an extension of time for payment or a waiver of any Event of Default by the Seller.”
 
(h)  The first paragraph of Section 5.02 of the Amended Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:
 
“Not later than the 5th Business Day of each month (or if such 5th day is not a Business Day, the Business Day next succeeding such 5th day), the Seller shall furnish to the Master Servicer in electronic form mortgage loan level data as mutually agreed upon by the Seller and the Master Servicer and the monthly reports substantially in the form of Exhibit J attached hereto with respect to the Mortgage Loans and the period from but including the first day of the preceding calendar month through but excluding the first day of such month.”
 
(i)  The first paragraph of Section 5.03 of the Amended Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:
 
“Not later than the close of business on the Business Day preceding each Remittance Date, the Seller shall either (a) deposit in the Custodial Account from its own funds an amount equal to the principal and interest portion of all Monthly Payments (with interest adjusted to the Mortgage Loan Remittance Rate) which were due on the Mortgage Loans during the applicable Due Period and which were delinquent at the close of business on the immediately preceding Determination Date or which were deferred pursuant to Section 4.01, (b) cause to be made an appropriate entry in the records of the Custodial Account that amounts held for future distribution have been, as permitted by this Section 5.03, used by the Seller in discharge of any such Monthly Advance or (c) make Monthly Advances in the form of any combination of (a) or (b) aggregating the total amount of Monthly Advances to be made, whether or not deferred pursuant to Section 4.01, which were due on a Mortgage Loan on the immediately preceding Due Date and delinquent at the close of business on the related Determination Date.”
 
(j)  The word “or” is deleted from the end of Section 8.01(vii), the word “or” is added at the end of Section 8.01(viii) and the following paragraph is hereby incorporated into the Amended Agreement as new Section 10.01(ix):
 
“(ix)           failure by the Seller to duly perform, within the required time period, its obligations under Section 2.04 and Section 2.05 of the Reg AB Addendum which failure continues unremedied for a period of fourteen (14) days after the date on which written notice of such failure, requiring the same to be remedied, shall have been given to the Seller by any party to this Agreement or by any master servicer responsible for master servicing the Mortgage Loans pursuant to a securitization of such Mortgage Loans;”
 
(k)  The following paragraph is hereby incorporated into the Amended Agreement as new Section 11.19:
 
Third Party Beneficiary.  For purposes of this Agreement, including but not limited to Section 2.04 and Section 2.05, respectively, of the Reg AB Addendum, any Master Servicer shall be considered a third party beneficiary to this Agreement (including the Reg AB Addendum and any other amendments or
 
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modifications thereto) entitled to all the rights and benefits accruing to any Master Servicer herein as if it were a direct party to this Agreement.”
 
(l)  Section 6.04 and Section 6.05 are hereby deleted from the Amended Agreement, it being understood that they are superseded by Section 2.04 and Section 2.05, respectively, of the Reg AB Addendum.
 
(m)  The second sentence in Section 8.01 of the Amended Agreement is hereby replaced by the following:
 
“On or after the receipt by the Seller of such written notice of termination, all authority and power of the Seller, as servicer, under this Agreement, whether with respect to the Mortgage Loans or otherwise, shall pass to and be vested in the successor appointed pursuant to Section 11.01.”
 
(n)  Exhibit J to the Amended Agreement is hereby replaced in its entirety with the Amended and Restated Exhibit J attached to this Assignment as Exhibit II.
 
6.  
Amendments to the Reg AB Addendum
 
(a)  Section 2.03(h) of the Reg AB Addendum is amended to also require that written notice provided pursuant to Section 2.03(f) shall be given in the form of Exhibit C.
 
(b)  The phrase “March 1, but in no event later than” is hereby deleted from the first line of each of Section 2.04 and Section 2.05 of the Reg AB Addendum.  In addition, the following text is added to each of Section 2.04 and Section 2.05 of the Reg AB Addendum:
 
“The obligations of the Seller under this Section apply to the Seller for any year in which the Seller during the prior calendar year (or any portion thereof) serviced a Mortgage Loan pursuant to this Agreement, whether or not the Seller is acting as the servicer at the time such statement is required to be delivered.”
 
(c)  Section 2.06(b) of the Reg AB Addendum is amended as follows:
 
  1.      The first paragraph of Section 2.06(b) is amended to insert the phrase “, the Master Servicer, if any” after each occurrence of the phrase “the Purchaser”.
 
  2.      The last sentence of the second paragraph of Section 2.06(b) is amended to insert the phrase “and the other certifications” after the phrase “any assessment of compliance and attestation”.
 
(d)  Section 2.07(a) of the Reg AB Addendum is amended as follows:
 
  1.      The phrase “including but not limited to any Master Servicer” is inserted before the phrase “responsible for the preparation,”.
 
  2.      The clause “, affiliates” is inserted before the words “and agents of each of the foregoing”.
 
(e)  Section 2.07(b)(ii) of the Reg AB Addendum is amended to delete the phrase “which continues unremedied for ten calendar days after the date on which such
 
 
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information, report, certification or accountants’ letter was required to be delivered”.
 
(f)  Exhibit B to the Reg AB Addendum is replaced by Exhibit III hereto.
 
(g)  Exhibit C to the Reg AB Addendum is replaced by Exhibit IV hereto.
 
7.  
Continuing Effect
 
Except as contemplated hereby, the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with its terms.
 
8.  
Governing Law
 
This Assignment and the rights and obligations hereunder shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of New York.
 
9.  
Notices
 
Any notices or other communications permitted or required under the Agreement to be made to the Depositor, MSMCI, the Seller, the Servicer and the Trustee shall be made in accordance with the terms of the Agreement and shall be sent as follows:
 
In the case of MSMCI:
 
Morgan Stanley Mortgage Capital Inc.
1221 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10020
Attention: Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-7AX
 
With a copy to:
 
Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated
1585 Broadway
New York, New York 10036
Attention: General Counsel’s Office

In the case of the Depositor:
 
Morgan Stanley Capital I Inc.
1585 Broadway
New York, New York 10036
Attention:  Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-7AX
 
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In the case of the Trustee:
 
LaSalle Bank National Association
135 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1511
Chicago, Illinois 60603
Attention: Global Securities and Trust Services MSM 2007-7AX
 
In the case of Wachovia and the Servicer:
 
Wachovia Mortgage Corporation
901 South Tryon Street
Charlotte, North Carolina  28202
Attention:  Kendal Leeson
 
With a copy to:
 
Wachovia Mortgage Corporation
1100 Corporate Center Drive
Raleigh, North Carolina  27607
Attention:  Tom Fowler
 
or to such other address as may hereafter be furnished by the Depositor and the Trustee to the parties in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement.
 
10.  
Ratification
 
Except as modified and expressly amended by this Assignment, the Agreement is in all respects ratified and confirmed, and all terms, provisions and conditions thereof shall be and remain in full force and effect.
 
11.  
Counterparts
 
This Assignment 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 has the same meaning as in the Agreement.
 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Assignment the day and year first above written.
 
MORGAN STANLEY MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC.


By:  /s/ Valerie Kay                
Name: Valerie Kay
Title:  Vice President


MORGAN STANLEY CAPITAL I INC.


By:  /s/ Valerie Kay                
Name: Valerie Kay
Title:  Vice President


WACHOVIA  MORTGAGE CORPORATION


By:  /s/ Kendal A. Leeson            
Name: Kendal A. Leeson
Title:  Vice President




Acknowledged and Agreed:
WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION, as Master Servicer


By:  /s/ Carla S. Walker              
Name: Carla S. Walker
Title:  Vice President

LASALLE BANK NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION, as Trustee of Morgan Stanley
Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-7AX


By: /s/ Rita Lopez                
Name: Rita Lopez
Title:  Vice President






EXHIBIT I

Mortgage Loan Schedule

[see Schedule A to Pooling and Servicing Agreement]




Exhibit IIA:  Standard File Layout – Delinquency Reporting


Exhibit IIB:  Standard File Codes – Delinquency Reporting
The column/header names in bold are the minimum fields Wells Fargo must receive from every Servicer
Column/Header Name
Description
Decimal
Format Comment
SERVICER_LOAN_NBR
A unique number assigned to a loan by the Servicer.  This may be different than the LOAN_NBR
 
 
LOAN_NBR
A unique identifier assigned to each loan by the originator.
 
 
CLIENT_NBR
Servicer Client Number
   
SERV_INVESTOR_NBR
Contains a unique number as assigned by an external servicer to identify a group of loans in their system.
 
 
BORROWER_FIRST_NAME
First Name of the Borrower.
   
BORROWER_LAST_NAME
Last name of the borrower.
   
PROP_ADDRESS
Street Name and Number of Property
 
 
PROP_STATE
The state where the  property located.
 
 
PROP_ZIP
Zip code where the property is located.
 
 
BORR_NEXT_PAY_DUE_DATE
The date that the borrower's next payment is due to the servicer at the end of processing cycle, as reported by Servicer.
 
MM/DD/YYYY
LOAN_TYPE
Loan Type (i.e. FHA, VA, Conv)
 
 
BANKRUPTCY_FILED_DATE
The date a particular bankruptcy claim was filed.
 
MM/DD/YYYY
BANKRUPTCY_CHAPTER_CODE
The chapter under which the bankruptcy was filed.
 
 
BANKRUPTCY_CASE_NBR
The case number assigned by the court to the bankruptcy filing.
 
 
POST_PETITION_DUE_DATE
The payment due date once the bankruptcy has been approved by the courts
 
MM/DD/YYYY
BANKRUPTCY_DCHRG_DISM_DATE
The Date The Loan Is Removed From Bankruptcy. Either by Dismissal, Discharged and/or a Motion For Relief Was Granted.
 
MM/DD/YYYY
LOSS_MIT_APPR_DATE
The Date The Loss Mitigation Was Approved By The Servicer
 
MM/DD/YYYY
LOSS_MIT_TYPE
The Type Of Loss Mitigation Approved For A Loan Such As;
   
LOSS_MIT_EST_COMP_DATE
The Date The Loss Mitigation /Plan Is Scheduled To End/Close
 
MM/DD/YYYY
LOSS_MIT_ACT_COMP_DATE
The Date The Loss Mitigation Is Actually Completed
 
MM/DD/YYYY
FRCLSR_APPROVED_DATE
The date DA Admin sends a letter to the servicer with instructions to begin foreclosure proceedings.
 
MM/DD/YYYY
ATTORNEY_REFERRAL_DATE
Date File Was Referred To Attorney to Pursue Foreclosure
 
MM/DD/YYYY
FIRST_LEGAL_DATE
Notice of 1st legal filed by an Attorney in a Foreclosure Action
 
MM/DD/YYYY
FRCLSR_SALE_EXPECTED_DATE
The date by which a foreclosure sale is expected to occur.
 
MM/DD/YYYY
FRCLSR_SALE_DATE
The actual date of the foreclosure sale.
 
MM/DD/YYYY
FRCLSR_SALE_AMT
The amount a property sold for at the foreclosure sale.
2
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
EVICTION_START_DATE
The date the servicer initiates eviction of the borrower.
 
MM/DD/YYYY
EVICTION_COMPLETED_DATE
The date the court revokes legal possession of the property from the borrower.
 
MM/DD/YYYY
LIST_PRICE
The price at which an REO property is marketed.
2
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
LIST_DATE
The date an REO property is listed at a particular price.
 
MM/DD/YYYY
OFFER_AMT
The dollar value of an offer for an REO property.
2
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
OFFER_DATE_TIME
The date an offer is received by DA Admin or by the Servicer.
 
MM/DD/YYYY
REO_CLOSING_DATE
The date the REO sale of the property is scheduled to close.
 
MM/DD/YYYY
REO_ACTUAL_CLOSING_DATE
Actual Date Of REO Sale
 
MM/DD/YYYY
OCCUPANT_CODE
Classification of how the property is occupied.
 
 
 
 

 
PROP_CONDITION_CODE
A code that indicates the condition of the property.
 
 
PROP_INSPECTION_DATE
The date a  property inspection is performed.
 
MM/DD/YYYY
APPRAISAL_DATE
The date the appraisal was done.
 
MM/DD/YYYY
CURR_PROP_VAL
 The current "as is" value of the property based on brokers price opinion or appraisal.
2
 
REPAIRED_PROP_VAL
The amount the property would be worth if repairs are completed pursuant to a broker's price opinion or appraisal.
2
 
If applicable:
 
 
 
DELINQ_STATUS_CODE
FNMA Code Describing Status of Loan
   
DELINQ_REASON_CODE
The circumstances which caused a borrower to stop paying on a loan.   Code indicates the reason why the loan is in default for this cycle.
   
MI_CLAIM_FILED_DATE
Date Mortgage Insurance Claim Was Filed With Mortgage Insurance Company.
 
MM/DD/YYYY
MI_CLAIM_AMT
Amount of Mortgage Insurance Claim Filed
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
MI_CLAIM_PAID_DATE
Date Mortgage Insurance Company Disbursed Claim Payment
 
MM/DD/YYYY
MI_CLAIM_AMT_PAID
Amount Mortgage Insurance Company Paid On Claim
2
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
POOL_CLAIM_FILED_DATE
Date Claim Was Filed With Pool Insurance Company
 
MM/DD/YYYY
POOL_CLAIM_AMT
Amount of Claim Filed With Pool Insurance Company
2
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
POOL_CLAIM_PAID_DATE
Date Claim Was Settled and The Check Was Issued By The Pool Insurer
 
MM/DD/YYYY
POOL_CLAIM_AMT_PAID
Amount Paid On Claim By Pool Insurance Company
2
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
FHA_PART_A_CLAIM_FILED_DATE
 Date FHA Part A Claim Was Filed With HUD
 
MM/DD/YYYY
FHA_PART_A_CLAIM_AMT
 Amount of FHA Part A Claim Filed
2
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
FHA_PART_A_CLAIM_PAID_DATE
 Date HUD Disbursed Part A Claim Payment
 
MM/DD/YYYY
FHA_PART_A_CLAIM_PAID_AMT
 Amount HUD Paid on Part A Claim
2
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
FHA_PART_B_CLAIM_FILED_DATE
  Date FHA Part B Claim Was Filed With HUD
 
MM/DD/YYYY
FHA_PART_B_CLAIM_AMT
  Amount of FHA Part B Claim Filed
2
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
FHA_PART_B_CLAIM_PAID_DATE
   Date HUD Disbursed Part B Claim Payment
 
MM/DD/YYYY
FHA_PART_B_CLAIM_PAID_AMT
 Amount HUD Paid on Part B Claim
2
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
VA_CLAIM_FILED_DATE
 Date VA Claim Was Filed With the Veterans Admin
 
MM/DD/YYYY
VA_CLAIM_PAID_DATE
 Date Veterans Admin. Disbursed VA Claim Payment
 
MM/DD/YYYY
VA_CLAIM_PAID_AMT
 Amount Veterans Admin. Paid on VA Claim
2
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
MOTION_FOR_RELIEF_DATE
The date the Motion for Relief was filed
10
MM/DD/YYYY 
FRCLSR_BID_AMT
The foreclosure sale bid amount
11
No commas(,)
or dollar signs ($) 
FRCLSR_SALE_TYPE
The foreclosure sales results: REO, Third Party, Conveyance to HUD/VA
 
 
REO_PROCEEDS
The net proceeds from the sale of the REO property.
 
No commas(,)
or dollar signs ($) 
BPO_DATE
The date the BPO was done.
 
 
CURRENT_FICO
The current FICO score
 
 
 
 

 
HAZARD_CLAIM_FILED_DATE
The date the Hazard Claim was filed with the Hazard Insurance Company.
10
MM/DD/YYYY
 
HAZARD_CLAIM_AMT                       The amount of the Hazard Insurance Claim filed.
11
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
HAZARD_CLAIM_PAID_DATE
The date the Hazard Insurance Company disbursed the claim payment.
10
MM/DD/YYYY
 
HAZARD_CLAIM_PAID_AMT
The amount the Hazard Insurance Company paid on the claim.
11
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
ACTION_CODE
Indicates loan status
 
Number
 
NOD_DATE
 
 
MM/DD/YYYY
 
NOI_DATE
 
 
MM/DD/YYYY
 
ACTUAL_PAYMENT_PLAN_START_DATE
 
 
MM/DD/YYYY
 
ACTUAL_PAYMENT_ PLAN_END_DATE
 
 
 
 
ACTUAL_REO_START_DATE
 
 
MM/DD/YYYY
 
REO_SALES_PRICE
 
 
Number
 
REALIZED_LOSS/GAIN
As defined in the Servicing Agreement
 
Number
 
 

 

Exhibit 2:  Standard File Codes – Delinquency Reporting
 

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

·  
Gone
·  
Good
·  
Poor
·  
Special Hazard
·  
Unknown



 
Exhibit 2:  Standard File Codes – Delinquency Reporting, Continued
 
The FNMA Delinquent Reason Code field should show the Reason for Delinquency as follows:
 
Delinquency Code
Delinquency Description
001
FNMA-Death of principal mortgagor
002
FNMA-Illness of principal mortgagor
003
FNMA-Illness of mortgagor’s family member
004
FNMA-Death of mortgagor’s family member
005
FNMA-Marital difficulties
006
FNMA-Curtailment of income
007
FNMA-Excessive Obligation
008
FNMA-Abandonment of property
009
FNMA-Distant employee transfer
011
FNMA-Property problem
012
FNMA-Inability to sell property
013
FNMA-Inability to rent property
014
FNMA-Military Service
015
FNMA-Other
016
FNMA-Unemployment
017
FNMA-Business failure
019
FNMA-Casualty loss
022
FNMA-Energy environment costs
023
FNMA-Servicing problems
026
FNMA-Payment adjustment
027
FNMA-Payment dispute
029
FNMA-Transfer of ownership pending
030
FNMA-Fraud
031
FNMA-Unable to contact borrower
INC
FNMA-Incarceration





Exhibit 2:  Standard File Codes – Delinquency Reporting, Continued

 
The FNMA Delinquent Status Code field should show the Status of Default as follows:
 

Status Code
Status Description
09
Forbearance
17
Pre-foreclosure Sale Closing Plan Accepted
24
Government Seizure
26
Refinance
27
Assumption
28
Modification
29
Charge-Off
30
Third Party Sale
31
Probate
32
Military Indulgence
43
Foreclosure Started
44
Deed-in-Lieu Started
49
Assignment Completed
61
Second Lien Considerations
62
Veteran’s Affairs-No Bid
63
Veteran’s Affairs-Refund
64
Veteran’s Affairs-Buydown
65
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
66
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
67
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
 

 




Exhibit IIC:  Standard File Layout – Master Servicing
 

 
Standard Loan Level File Layout – Master Servicing
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Column Name
Description
Decimal
Format Comment
Max Size
Each file requires the following fields:
 
 
 
SER_INVESTOR_NBR
A value assigned by the Servicer to define a group of loans.
 
Text up to 20 digits
20
LOAN_NBR
A unique identifier assigned to each loan by the investor.
 
Text up to 10 digits
10
SERVICER_LOAN_NBR
A unique number assigned to a loan by the Servicer.  This may be different than the LOAN_NBR.
 
Text up to 10 digits
10
SCHED_PAY_AMT
Scheduled monthly principal and scheduled interest payment that a borrower is expected to pay, P&I constant.
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
11
NOTE_INT_RATE
The loan interest rate as reported by the Servicer.
Max length of 6
6
NET_INT_RATE
The loan gross interest rate less the service fee rate as reported by the Servicer.
Max length of 6
6
SERV_FEE_RATE
The servicer's fee rate for a loan as reported by the Servicer.
Max length of 6
6
SERV_FEE_AMT
The servicer's fee amount for a loan as reported by the Servicer.
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
11
NEW_PAY_AMT
The new loan payment amount as reported by the Servicer.
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
11
NEW_LOAN_RATE
The new loan rate as reported by the Servicer.
Max length of 6
6
ARM_INDEX_RATE
The index the Servicer is using to calculate a forecasted rate.
Max length of 6
6
ACTL_BEG_PRIN_BAL
The borrower's actual principal balance at the beginning of the processing cycle.
 2 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
11
ACTL_END_PRIN_BAL
The borrower's actual principal balance at the end of the processing cycle.
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.
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.
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
11
SERV_CURT_AMT_2
The second curtailment amount to be applied.
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
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.
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
11



 
         
Exhibit 1:  Continued
Standard Loan Level File Layout
 
 
 
Column Name
Description
Decimal
Format Comment
Max Size
SERV_CURT_AMT_3
The third curtailment amount to be applied.
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.
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
11
PIF_AMT
The loan "paid in full" amount as reported by the Servicer.
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
11
PIF_DATE
The paid in full date as reported by the Servicer.
 
MM/DD/YYYY
10
 
ACTION_CODE
 
The standard FNMA numeric code used to indicate the default/delinquent status of a particular loan.
 
Action Code Key: 15=Bankruptcy, 30=Foreclosure, , 60=PIF, 63=Substitution, 65=Repurchase,70=REO
2
INT_ADJ_AMT
The amount of the interest adjustment as reported by the Servicer.
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.
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
11
LOAN_LOSS_AMT
The amount the Servicer is passing as a loss, if applicable.
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
11
Plus the following applicable fields:
 
 
 
SCHED_BEG_PRIN_BAL
The scheduled outstanding principal amount due at the beginning of the cycle date to be passed through to investors.
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
11
SCHED_END_PRIN_BAL
The scheduled principal balance due to investors at the end of a processing cycle.
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
11
SCHED_PRIN_AMT
The scheduled principal amount as reported by the Servicer for the current cycle -- only applicable for Scheduled/Scheduled Loans.
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
11
SCHED_NET_INT
The scheduled gross interest amount less the service fee amount for the current cycle as reported by the Servicer -- only applicable for Scheduled/Scheduled Loans.  
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
11
ACTL_PRIN_AMT
The actual principal amount collected by the Servicer for the current reporting cycle - only applicable for Actual/Actual Loans
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.
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
11
PREPAY_PENALTY_ AMT
The penalty amount received when a borrower prepays on his loan as reported by the Servicer.
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
11
PREPAY_PENALTY_ WAIVED
The prepayment penalty amount for the loan waived by the servicer.
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
11




         
Exhibit 1:  Continued
Standard Loan Level File Layout
 
 
 
Column Name
Description
Decimal
Format Comment
Max Size
MOD_DATE
The Effective Payment Date of the Modification for the loan.
 
MM/DD/YYYY
10
MOD_TYPE
The Modification Type.
 
Varchar - value can be alpha or numeric
30
DELINQ_P&I_ADVANCE_AMT
The current outstanding principal and interest advances made by Servicer.
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
11
 
BREACH_FLAG
Flag to indicate if the repurchase of a loan is due to a breach of Representations and Warranties
 
Y=Breach
N=NO Breach
Let blank if N/A
1







 
 

 

Exhibit IID : Calculation of Realized Loss/Gain Form 332– Instruction Sheet
NOTE:  Do not net or combine items.  Show all expenses individually and all credits as separate line items.  Claim packages are due on the remittance report date.  Late submissions may result in claims not being passed until the following month.  The Servicer is responsible to remit all funds pending loss approval and /or resolution of any disputed items.
(h)  
 
(i)  The numbers on the 332 form correspond with the numbers listed below.
 
Liquidation and Acquisition Expenses:
 
 
1.
The Actual Unpaid Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loan.  For documentation, an Amortization Schedule from date of default through liquidation breaking out the net interest and servicing fees advanced is required.
 
 
2.
The Total Interest Due less the aggregate amount of servicing fee that would have been earned if all delinquent payments had been made as agreed. For documentation, an Amortization Schedule from date of default through liquidation breaking out the net interest and servicing fees advanced is required.
 
3.
Accrued Servicing Fees based upon the Scheduled Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loan as calculated on a monthly basis. For documentation, an Amortization Schedule from date of default through liquidation breaking out the net interest and servicing fees advanced is required.
4-12.      
Complete as applicable.  Required documentation:
*  For taxes and insurance advances – see page 2 of 332 form - breakdown required showing period
of coverage, base tax, interest, penalty.  Advances prior to default require evidence of servicer efforts to recover advances.
 *  For escrow advances - complete payment history
    (to calculate advances from last positive escrow balance forward)
*  Other expenses -  copies of corporate advance history showing all payments
*  REO repairs> $1500 require explanation
*  REO repairs>$3000 require evidence of at least 2 bids.
*  Short Sale or Charge Off require P&L supporting the decision and WFB’s approved Officer Certificate
*  Unusual or extraordinary items may require further documentation.
 
13.
The total of lines 1 through 12.
(j)  Credits:
 
14-21.    
Complete as applicable.  Required documentation:
* Copy of the HUD 1 from the REO sale.  If a 3rd Party Sale, bid instructions and Escrow Agent / Attorney
   Letter of Proceeds Breakdown.
*  Copy of EOB for any MI or gov't guarantee
*  All other credits need to be clearly defined on the 332 form            
 
 
22.
The total of lines 14 through 21.
 
Please Note:
For HUD/VA loans, use line (18a) for Part A/Initial proceeds and line (18b) for Part B/Supplemental proceeds.
 
Total Realized Loss (or Amount of Any Gain)
 
23.
The total derived from subtracting line 22 from 13.  If the amount represents a realized gain, show the amount in parenthesis (   ).



Exhibit IIE:Calculation of Realized Loss/Gain Form 332
 
 
Prepared by:  __________________                                                                                                Date:  _______________
 
Phone:  ______________________   Email Address:_____________________
 
 
Servicer Loan No.
 
 
Servicer Name
 
 
Servicer Address
 
 
 
 
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Loan No._____________________________
Borrower's Name: _________________________________________________________
Property Address: _________________________________________________________
       
Liquidation Type:  REO Sale
3rd Party Sale
Short Sale
Charge Off
Was this loan granted a Bankruptcy deficiency or cramdown
Yes
No
If “Yes”, provide deficiency or cramdown amount _______________________________
       
(1)
Actual Unpaid Principal Balance of Mortgage Loan
$ ______________
(1)
(2)
Interest accrued at Net Rate
________________
(2)
(3)
Accrued Servicing Fees
________________
(3)
(4)
Attorney's Fees
________________
(4)
(5)
Taxes (see page 2)
________________
(5)
(6)
Property Maintenance
________________
(6)
(7)
MI/Hazard Insurance Premiums (see page 2)
________________
(7)
(8)
Utility Expenses
________________
(8)
(9)
Appraisal/BPO
________________
(9)
(10)
Property Inspections
________________
(10)
(11)
FC Costs/Other Legal Expenses
________________
(11)
(12)
Other (itemize)
________________
(12)
 
Cash for Keys__________________________
________________
(12)
 
HOA/Condo Fees_______________________
________________
(12)
 
______________________________________
________________
(12)
       
 
Total Expenses
$ _______________
(13)
Credits:
   
(14)
Escrow Balance
$ _______________
(14)
(15)
HIP Refund
________________
(15)
(16)
Rental Receipts
________________
(16)
(17)
Hazard Loss Proceeds
________________
(17)
(18)
Primary Mortgage Insurance / Gov’t Insurance
________________
(18a)
 
HUD Part A
   

 

 


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



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




EXHIBIT III
 
SERVICING CRITERIA TO BE ADDRESSED IN ASSESSMENT OF COMPLIANCE
 
The assessment of compliance to be delivered by [the Company] [Name of 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
  
 
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)(i)
 
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 
 
 

 

 
Servicing Criteria
Applicable
Servicing
Criteria
Reference
Criteria
 
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 
 
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
 
 
 


Servicing Criteria
Applicable
Servicing
Criteria
Reference
Criteria
 
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
 
 


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.
 





[WACHOVIA MORTGAGE CORPORATION] [NAME OF SUBSERVICER]


Date: _______________________________________________                     


 
By:     _______________________________________________      
Name:
Title:



EXHIBIT IV
 
Additional Disclosure Notification
 

 

 
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as [Securities Administrator and Master Servicer]
9062 Old Annapolis Road
Columbia, Maryland 21045
Fax: (410) 715-2380
E-mail:  cts.sec.notifications@wellsfargo.com
Attn:  Corporate Trust Services – MSM [deal number] - SEC REPORT PROCESSING
 
RE:  **Additional Form [  ] Disclosure**Required
 
Ladies and Gentlemen:
 
In accordance with Section [2.03(d)][2.03(e)][2.03(f)] of the Regulation AB Compliance Addendum, dated as of April 17, 2006, as amended by the Assignment, Assumption and Recognition Agreement dated as of [date] among Morgan Stanley Capital I Inc., as Depositor, Wachovia Mortgage Corporation, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Master Servicer, and LaSalle Bank National Association as Trustee.  The Undersigned 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: