424B5 1 p07-0615_424b5.htm WAMU ASSET ACCEPTANCE CORP. Unassociated Document
 
 
Prospectus Supplement to Prospectus Dated April 17, 2007
WaMu Asset-Backed Certificates
WaMu Series 2007-HE3 Trust
Issuing Entity

WaMu Asset Acceptance Corp.
Depositor
 
Washington Mutual Bank
Sponsor and Servicer

$1,099,999,000
(Approximate)
 
Consider carefully the risk factors beginning on page S-9 in this prospectus supplement and on page 5 in the accompanying prospectus.
 
The certificates will represent interests only in the issuing entity, which is the WaMu Asset-Backed Certificates WaMu Series 2007-HE3 Trust and will not represent interests in or obligations of Washington Mutual Bank, Washington Mutual Mortgage Securities Corp., WaMu Asset Acceptance Corp., Washington Mutual, Inc. or any of their affiliates.
 
Neither these certificates nor the underlying mortgage loans are guaranteed by any agency or instrumentality of the United States.
 
This prospectus supplement may be used to offer and sell the offered certificates only if accompanied by the prospectus.
 
The WaMu Asset-Backed Certificates WaMu Series 2007-HE3 Trust will issue fifteen classes of offered certificates and five classes of non-offered certificates. Each class of offered certificates will be entitled to receive monthly distributions of interest or principal or both, beginning on June 25, 2007. The pass-through rate for each class of offered certificates will be variable and will be based in part on the one-month LIBOR index. The table on page S-2 contains a list of the classes of offered certificates, including the original certificate principal balance of each class and the pass-through rate.
 
 
The primary asset of the trust will be a pool of sub-prime first and second lien, adjustable-rate and fixed-rate residential mortgage loans. The trust will also contain other assets, which are described on page S-33 of this prospectus supplement.
 
 
The Offered Certificates
 
Total principal amount
 
$1,099,999,000 (approximate)
 
 
First payment date
 
June 25, 2007
 
 
Interest and/or principal paid
 
Monthly
 
 
Last scheduled distribution date
 
May 25, 2037
 
 
 
Credit enhancement for the senior certificates will be provided by nine classes of mezzanine certificates, which will be subordinated to the senior certificates. Credit enhancement for the offered certificates will also be provided in the form of excess interest, overcollateralization, allocation of losses and cross-collateralization. The offered certificates will also have the benefit of a swap agreement.
 
The underwriters listed below will offer the offered certificates at varying prices to be determined at the time of sale. The proceeds to WaMu Asset Acceptance Corp. from the sale of the offered certificates will be approximately 99.44% of the principal balance of the offered certificates, before deducting expenses. The underwriters’ commission will be the difference between the price paid to WaMu Asset Acceptance Corp. for the offered certificates and the amount received from the sale of the offered certificates to the public.
 
Neither the SEC nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of the offered certificates or determined that this prospectus supplement or the accompanying prospectus is accurate or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

WaMu Capital Corp.
 
Merrill Lynch & Co.
 
May 8, 2007

 





Important Notice About Information Presented in this
Prospectus Supplement and the Accompanying Prospectus
 
We provide information to you about the offered certificates in two separate documents that progressively provide more detail: (a) the accompanying prospectus, which provides general information, some of which may not apply to your series of certificates, and (b) this prospectus supplement, which describes the specific terms of your series of certificates.
 
You should be certain to review the information in this prospectus supplement for a description of the specific terms of your certificates.
 
Investors are encouraged to consult their own counsel, tax advisors, accountants, financial and other advisors for considerations of investing in the Certificates that may be particular to the investor’s individual situation.
 
We include cross-references in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus to captions in these materials where you can find further related discussions. The following table of contents and the table of contents included in the accompanying prospectus provide the pages on which these captions are located.
 
You can find a listing of the pages where some of the capitalized terms used in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus are defined under the caption “Index of Defined Terms” in this prospectus supplement and under the caption “Glossary” beginning on page 142 in the accompanying prospectus. Capitalized terms used in this prospectus supplement and not otherwise defined in this prospectus supplement have the meanings assigned in the accompanying prospectus.
 

 



European Economic Area
 
In relation to each Member State of the European Economic Area which has implemented the Prospectus Directive (each, a “Relevant Member State”), each underwriter has represented and agreed that with effect from and including the date on which the Prospectus Directive is implemented in that Relevant Member State (the “Relevant Implementation Date”) it has not made and will not make an offer of certificates to the public in that Relevant Member State prior to the publication of a prospectus in relation to the certificates which has been approved by the competent authority in that Relevant Member State or, where appropriate, approved in another Relevant Member State and notified to the competent authority in that Relevant Member State, all in accordance with the Prospectus Directive, except that it may, with effect from and including the Relevant Implementation Date, make an offer of certificates to the public in that Relevant Member State at any time:
 
(a) to legal entities which are authorized or regulated to operate in the financial markets or, if not so authorized or regulated, whose corporate purpose is solely to invest in securities;
 
(b) to any legal entity which has two or more of (1) an average of at least 250 employees during the last financial year; (2) a total balance sheet of more than €43,000,000 and (3) an annual net turnover of more than €50,000,000, as shown in its last annual or consolidated accounts; or
 
(c) in any other circumstances which do not require the publication by the issuing entity of a prospectus pursuant to Article 3 of the Prospectus Directive.
 
For the purposes of this provision, the expression an “offer of certificates to the public” in relation to any certificates in any Relevant Member State means the communication in any form and by any means of sufficient information on the terms of the offer and the certificates to be offered so as to enable an investor to decide to purchase or subscribe to the certificates, as the same may be varied in that Member State by any measure implementing the Prospectus Directive in that Member State and the expression “Prospectus Directive” means Directive 2003/71/EC and includes any relevant implementing measure in each Relevant Member State.
 
United Kingdom
 
Each underwriter has represented and agreed that:
 
(a) it has only communicated or caused to be communicated and will only communicate or cause to be communicated an invitation or inducement to engage in investment activity (within the meaning of Section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act) received by it in connection with the issue or sale of the certificates in circumstances in which Section 21(1) of the Financial Services and Markets Act does not apply to the issuing entity; and
 
(b) it has complied and will comply with all applicable provisions of the Financial Services and Markets Act with respect to anything done by it in relation to the certificates in, from or otherwise involving the United Kingdom.
 







 


TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT


SUMMARY INFORMATION
 
RISK FACTORS
 
THE SPONSOR
    General
    The Sponsor’s Origination Channels
STATIC POOL INFORMATION
 
UNDERWRITING OF THE MORTGAGE LOANS
    General
    Evaluation of the Borrower’s Credit Standing
    Evaluation of the Borrower’s Repayment Ability
    Evaluation of the Adequacy of Collateral
    Underwriting Exceptions
    Documentation Programs
    Quality Control Review
    Risk Categories
 
THE DEPOSITOR
 
THE TRUST
    Assignment of the Mortgage Loans and Other Assets to the Trust
    Restrictions on Activities of the Trust
    Discretionary Activities With Respect to the Trust
    THE SERVICERS
    General
    The Servicer
    The Calculation Agent
    The Trustee
    Special Servicing Agreements
 
THE CUSTODIAN
 
THE DELAWARE TRUSTEE
    General
    Limitations on the Delaware Trustee’s Liability
    Resignation and Removal of the Delaware Trustee
 
AFFILIATIONS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
 
THE MORTGAGE POOL
    General
    The Group I Mortgage Loans
    The Group II Mortgage Loans
    Representations and Warranties Regarding the Mortgage Loans
    Criteria for Selection of Mortgage Loans
 
DESCRIPTION OF THE CERTIFICATES
    General
    Book Entry Certificates
    Definitive Certificates
    Allocation of Available Funds
    Credit Enhancement
    The Swap Agreement
    The Swap Counterparty
    Interest Coverage Account
    The Final Maturity Reserve Account
    Definitions
    Pass-Through Rates
    Calculation of One-Month LIBOR
    Optional Termination of the Trust
    Amendment of the Pooling Agreement
    Servicing Compensation, Payment of Expenses and Compensating Interest
    Reports and Other Information
 
YIELD, PREPAYMENT AND MATURITY CONSIDERATIONS
    Additional Information
    Weighted Average Lives
    Yield Sensitivity of the Mezzanine Certificates
 
USE OF PROCEEDS
 
MATERIAL FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES
    Allocation of Purchase Price and Sales Price
    Original Issue Discount and Premium
    The NPC Component
    Payments on the Last Scheduled Distribution Date
    Potential Alternative Treatment of Right to Receive Payments Outside of the REMIC
    Treatment as Real Estate Assets
    Prohibited Transactions
 
ERISA CONSIDERATIONS
    ERISA Considerations While the Supplemental Interest Trust and the Final Maturity Reserve Trust are in Existence
    ERISA Considerations After Termination of the Supplemental Interest Trust and the Final Maturity Reserve Trust
 
LEGAL INVESTMENT CONSIDERATIONS
 
METHOD OF DISTRIBUTION
 
LEGAL MATTERS
 
RATINGS
 
APPENDIX A MORTGAGE LOAN TABLES
    Group I Mortgage Loans
    Group II Mortgage Loans
 
APPENDIX B DECREMENT TABLES
 
ANNEX I
 
ANNEX II
 
INDEX OF DEFINED TERMS





 




SUMMARY INFORMATION
 
·  
The following summary highlights selected information from this prospectus supplement. It does not contain all of the information that you need to consider in making your investment decision. To understand the terms of the offered certificates, read carefully this entire prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus.
 
·  
This summary provides an overview of certain calculations, cash flows and other information to aid your understanding. This summary is qualified by the full description of these calculations, cash flows and other information in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus.
 
 

TRANSACTION
 
On or about May 10, 2007, which is the closing date, the mortgage loans that support the certificates will be sold by Washington Mutual Bank, the sponsor of the securitization transaction, to WaMu Asset Acceptance Corp., the depositor. On the closing date, the depositor will sell the mortgage loans and related assets to the WaMu Asset-Backed Certificates WaMu Series 2007-HE3 Trust, a Delaware statutory trust. In exchange for the mortgage loans and related assets, the trust will issue the certificates pursuant to the order of the depositor.
 
The mortgage loans will be serviced by Washington Mutual Bank. Washington Mutual Mortgage Securities Corp. will act as calculation agent and will be responsible for calculating loan payoff amounts for each monthly distribution on the certificates. Some servicing functions will be performed by Citibank, N.A., as trustee. Some servicing functions will be outsourced to third party vendors.
 
The trustee of the trust will be Citibank, N.A., and the Delaware trustee will be Christiana Bank & Trust Company. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company will review the mortgage notes, mortgages and certain other legal documents related to the mortgage loans as custodian for the trust in accordance with the review requirements of the pooling agreement.
 
NIMS Insurer
 
In the future, the depositor may decide to proceed with the issuance of net interest margin securities (“NIMS”) to be backed, in whole or in part, by the Class C Certificates and the Class P Certificates. The NIMS, if issued, would be issued by an affiliate of the depositor or by one or more entities sponsored by an affiliate of the depositor after the closing date. One or more insurance companies (“NIMS insurer”) may issue a financial guaranty insurance policy covering certain payments to be made on the NIMS, if issued. In such event, the NIMS insurer will have various rights under the pooling agreement and will be able to exercise certain rights that could adversely impact the certificateholders. See “Risk Factors—Certain Rights of the NIMS Insurer May Adversely Affect the Rights of Holders of Offered Certificates” in this prospectus supplement.
 
WHAT YOU OWN
 
Your certificates will represent interests only in the assets of the issuing entity. All payments to you will come only from the amounts received in connection with those assets.
 
The issuing entity will own a pool of mortgage loans and other assets, as described under “The Trust” in this prospectus supplement.
 
On the closing date, there will be no outstanding series or classes of securities that are backed by the assets of the issuing entity or otherwise have claims on the assets of the issuing entity, other than the certificates. The depositor does not expect that any securities representing additional interests in or claims on the assets of the issuing entity will be issued in the future.
 
Information About the Mortgage Pool
 
The mortgage pool consists of 4,622 mortgage loans with an aggregate principal balance as of May 1, 2007 of approximately $1,152,436,233. All of the mortgage loans are secured by residential properties and each is set to mature within 40 years of the date it was originated.
 
In the event of a material breach of the representations and warranties made by the sponsor with respect to the mortgage loans, or in the event that a required loan document is not included in the mortgage files for the mortgage loans, the sponsor or the depositor, as applicable, will, unless it has cured the breach in all material respects, be required to repurchase the affected mortgage loan or substitute a new mortgage loan for the affected mortgage loan.
 
See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Representations and Warranties Regarding the Mortgage Loans” in this prospectus supplement.
 
The mortgage pool consists of the following two loan groups:
 
Loan Group
Number of Mortgage Loans
Approximate Principal Balance as of May 1, 2007
Maximum Years to Maturity From Origination Date
Loan Group 1
2,416
$481,856,229
40
Loan Group 2
2,206
$670,580,005
40

For a further description of the mortgage loans in each loan group, see “Description of the Mortgage Pool” and Appendix B in this prospectus supplement.
 
THE CERTIFICATES
 
The Offered Certificates
 
Class
Approximate Original Certificate Principal Balance
Pass-Through Rate
Type
I-A
$372,475,000
Variable
Senior
II-A1
$148,430,000
Variable
Senior
II-A2
$51,418,000
Variable
Senior
II-A3
$85,451,000
Variable
Senior
II-A4
$33,059,000
Variable
Senior
II-A5
$200,000,000
Variable
Senior
M-1
$53,588,000
Variable
Mezzanine
M-2
$37,454,000
Variable
Mezzanine
M-3
$21,896,000
Variable
Mezzanine
M-4
$19,015,000
Variable
Mezzanine
M-5
$19,015,000
Variable
Mezzanine
M-6
$14,982,000
Variable
Mezzanine
M-7
$16,134,000
Variable
Mezzanine
M-8
$10,948,000
Variable
Mezzanine
M-9
$16,134,000
Variable
Mezzanine
 
The pass-through rates for the offered certificates will be calculated at the per annum rate of one-month LIBOR plus the related margin as specified below, subject to the limitations described in this prospectus supplement.
 

 
Margin
Class 
(%)(1)
(%)(2)
I-A
0.225
0.450
II-A1
0.090
0.180
II-A2
0.170
0.340
II-A3
0.240
0.480
II-A4
0.290
0.580
II-A5
0.250
0.500
M-1
0.340
0.510
M-2
0.380
0.570
M-3
0.500
0.750
M-4
0.800
1.200
M-5
1.050
1.575
M-6
1.500
2.250
M-7
2.500
3.750
M-8
2.500
3.750
M-9
2.500
3.750
_____
 
(1) For each distribution date up to and including the Optional Termination Date.
(2) For each distribution date after the Optional Termination Date.

See “Description of the Certificates—Pass-Through Rates” in this prospectus supplement for additional information.
 
The Non-Offered Certificates
 
In addition to the offered certificates, the trust will issue five additional classes of certificates. These certificates will be designated as the Class C Certificates, the Class P Certificates, the Class R Certificates, the Class R-CX Certificates and the Class R-PX Certificates. These certificates are not being offered by this prospectus supplement. 
 
The approximate initial class principal balance, annual certificate interest rate and type of each of the Class C Certificates, the Class P Certificates, the Class R Certificates, the Class R-CX and the Class R-PX Certificates will be as follows:
 
Class
Approximate Original Certificate Principal Balance
Pass-Through Rate
Type
C
$52,437,133
Variable (1)
Subordinate
P
100
(2)
Prepayment Charge
R
0
(2)
Residual
R-CX
0
(2)
Residual
R-PX
0
(2)
Residual
(1)  The Class C Certificates will accrue interest as provided in the pooling agreement.
(2) The Class P, Class R, Class R-CX and Class R-PX Certificates will not accrue interest on their class principal balance.
 
The original certificate principal balance of the Class C Certificates will be approximately equal to the initial overcollateralization that will be required by the pooling agreement. The certificate principal balance of the Class C Certificates on any date will represent the overcollateralization for the offered certificates and may change from time to time as provided in the pooling agreement. The Class C Certificates will initially evidence an interest of approximately 4.55% of the aggregate principal balance of the mortgage loans in the trust on the closing date.
 
The Class P Certificates will have an original certificate principal balance of $100 and will not be entitled to distributions in respect of interest. The Class P Certificates will be entitled to receive certain prepayment premiums or charges received in respect of the mortgage loans.
 
The Class R Certificates, the Class R-CX Certificates and the Class R-PX Certificates will not have an original principal balance and will be the classes of certificates representing the residual interests in the trust.
 
The Class C Certificates, the Class P Certificates, the Class R Certificates, the Class R-CX Certificates and the Class R-PX Certificates will be delivered to the sponsor or an affiliate of the sponsor or its designee as partial consideration for the mortgage loans.
 
See “Description of the Certificates—General” in this prospectus supplement.
 
Designations
 
Designation
 
Class of Certificates
 
Offered Certificates
 
Class A Certificates and Mezzanine Certificates
 
Class A Certificates
 
Group I Senior Certificates and Group II Senior Certificates
 
Group I Senior Certificates
 
Class I-A Certificates
 
Group II Senior Certificates
 
Class II-A1 Certificates, Class II-A2 Certificates, Class II-A3 Certificates, Class II-A4 Certificates and Class II-A5 Certificates
 
Sequential Group II Certificates
 
Class II-A1 Certificates, Class II-A2 Certificates, Class II-A3 Certificates and Class II-A4 Certificates
 
Mezzanine Certificates
 
Class M-1 Certificates, Class M-2 Certificates, Class M-3 Certificates, Class M-4 Certificates, Class M-5 Certificates, Class M-6 Certificates, Class M-7 Certificates, Class M-8 Certificates and Class M-9 Certificates
 
Residual Certificates
 
Class R Certificates, Class R-CX Certificates and Class R-PX Certificates
 
Subordinate Certificates
 
Mezzanine Certificates and Class C Certificates
 
 
Relationship Between Loan Groups and the Offered Certificates
 
The Class I-A Certificates will generally represent interests in the Group I mortgage loans, and the Class II-A1 Certificates, the Class II-A2 Certificates, the Class II-A3 Certificates, the Class II-A4 Certificates and the Class II-A5 Certificates will generally represent interests in the Group II mortgage loans.
 
The Mezzanine Certificates will represent interests in all of the mortgage loans.
 
Last Scheduled Distribution Date
 
The last scheduled distribution date for the offered certificates will be the distribution date in May 2037. It is intended that the amounts deposited in the final maturity reserve account will be sufficient to retire the offered certificates on the last scheduled distribution date, even though the outstanding principal balance of the mortgage loans having 40-year original terms to maturity have not been reduced to zero on the last scheduled distribution date. The actual last distribution date for each class of the offered certificates may be earlier or later, and could be substantially earlier, than the distribution date in May 2037. See “Description of the Certificates¾ General” in this prospectus supplement. 
 
DISTRIBUTIONS ON THE CERTIFICATES
 
Monthly Distributions
 
Each month, the trustee will make distributions of interest and/or principal to the holders of the certificates. Distributions will be made on the 25th day of each calendar month, or if the 25th day is not a business day, on the next business day. The first distribution date will be June 25, 2007.
 
Source of Payments. The mortgagors will pay their interest and principal during the month to the servicer. Each month, the servicer will subtract the servicing fee and other servicing compensation and will send the remainder (other than amounts held for future distribution) to the trustee. On the distribution date for that month, the trustee will distribute that amount (net of any net swap payments due to the swap counterparty) by loan group to the holders of the certificates related to that loan group in the order described in “Description of the Certificates—Allocation of Available Funds” in this prospectus supplement. The servicing fee for the mortgage loans will be 0.50% per annum on the stated principal balance of each mortgage loan. Any prepayment charges collected on the mortgage loans will be paid to the holders of the Class P Certificates and will not be available to any other class of certificates.
 
Advances. For any month, if the servicer receives a payment on a mortgage loan that is less than the full scheduled payment or if no payment is received at all, the servicer will advance funds held by the servicer for future distribution, or its own funds, to cover that shortfall. However, the servicer will not be required to make advances if it determines that those advances will not be recoverable from future payments or collections on that mortgage loan.
 
See “The Servicers—The Servicer—Servicing Procedures—Advances” in this prospectus supplement.
 
Distributions of Interest
 
The offered certificates will accrue interest for any distribution date from the previous distribution date (or, in the case of the first accrual period, from the closing date) to the day prior to the current distribution date. Interest will be calculated for the offered certificates on the basis of the actual number of days in the accrual period, based on a 360-day year. On each distribution date interest will be distributed to these classes of certificates in the order described in “Description of the Certificates¾Allocation of Available FundsInterest Distributions on the Offered Certificates” in this prospectus supplement.
 
The offered certificates will accrue interest on their certificate principal balances outstanding immediately prior to each distribution date.
 
The Class C Certificates will accrue interest as provided in the pooling agreement. The Class P Certificates and the Residual Certificates will not accrue interest.
 
See “Description of the Certificates” in this prospectus supplement for additional information.
 
Compensating Interest and Interest Shortfalls
 
When mortgagors make prepayments in full, they need not pay a full month’s interest. Instead, they are required to pay interest only to the date of their prepayment. When mortgagors make partial prepayments, they do not pay interest on the amount of that prepayment. To compensate certificateholders for the shortfall in interest this causes, the servicer will be required to pay compensating interest to the certificateholders out of the servicing fee it collects. For a description of how compensating interest is allocated among the certificates, as well as important limitations on the amount of compensating interest that will be allocated among the certificates, see “Description of the Certificates—Servicing Compensation, Payment of Expenses and Compensating Interest” in this prospectus supplement.
 
Distributions of Principal
 
Principal will be distributed to holders of the offered certificates on each distribution date in the priority, in the amounts and to the extent described in this prospectus supplement under “Description of the Certificates—Allocation of Available Funds.”
 
Performance Triggers
 
The priority of the distribution of principal to the holders of the offered certificates will be altered after the stepdown date if cumulative losses on the mortgage loans exceed a specified percentage on any distribution date in or after June 2009, or if mortgage loan delinquencies exceed a specified percentage on any distribution date. See “Description of the Certificates—Allocation of Available Funds” in this prospectus supplement.
 
CREDIT ENHANCEMENT
 
Subordination
 
·  
the rights of the Mezzanine Certificates and the Class C Certificates to receive distributions will be subordinated to the rights of the Class A Certificates;
 
·  
the rights of the Mezzanine Certificates with higher numerical class designations to receive distributions will be subordinated to the rights of the Mezzanine Certificates with lower numerical class designations; and
 
·  
the rights of the Class C Certificates to receive distributions will be subordinated to the rights of the Mezzanine Certificates;
 
in each case, to the extent described in this prospectus supplement.
 
Subordination is intended to enhance the likelihood of regular distributions on the more senior classes of certificates in respect of interest and principal and to afford such certificates protection against realized losses on the mortgage loans.
 
See “Description of the Certificates—Credit Enhancement—Subordination” in this pro-spectus supplement.
 
Excess Interest
 
The mortgage loans bear interest each month that in the aggregate is expected to exceed the amount needed to pay monthly interest on the certificates, the fees and expenses of the trust, certain net amounts owed to the swap counterparty and certain amounts required to be deposited in the final maturity reserve account, if applicable. The excess interest from the mortgage loans each month will be available to absorb realized losses on the mortgage loans and to maintain overcollateralization at required levels as described in the pooling agreement.
 
See “Description of the Certificates—Allocation of Available Funds” and “—Credit Enhancement—Excess Interest” in this prospectus supplement.
 
Overcollateralization
 
As of the closing date, the aggregate principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the cut-off date will exceed the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class A Certificates, the Mezzanine Certificates and the Class P Certificates on the closing date by approximately $52,437,133, which will be equal to the original certificate principal balance of the Class C Certificates. Such amount represents approximately 4.55% of the aggregate principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the cut-off date, and is approximately equal to the initial amount of overcollateralization that will be required to be provided under the pooling agreement. Excess interest generated by the mortgage loans will be distributed as an additional payment of principal to the offered certificates then entitled to distributions of principal to the extent necessary to maintain the required level of overcollateralization. The required level of over-collateralization may be permitted to step down as provided in the pooling agreement. We cannot assure you that sufficient interest will be generated by the mortgage loans to maintain the required level of overcollateralization.
 
See “Description of the Certificates—Credit Enhancement—Overcollateralization Provisions” in this prospectus supplement.
 
Allocation of Losses
 
If, on any distribution date, excess interest, overcollateralization and any net payments by the swap counterparty pursuant to the swap agreement are not sufficient to absorb realized losses on the mortgage loans as described under “Description of the Certificates—Credit Enhancement—Overcollateralization Provisions” in this prospectus supplement, then realized losses on such mortgage loans will be allocated to the Mezzanine Certificates. If realized losses on the mortgage loans are allocated to the Mezzanine Certificates, such losses will be allocated first, to the to the Class M-9 Certificates, second, to the Class M-8 Certificates, third, to the Class M-7 Certificates, fourth, to the Class M-6 Certificates, fifth, to the Class M-5 Certificates, sixth, to the Class M-4 Certificates, seventh, to the Class M-3 Certificates, eighth, to the Class M-2 Certificates and ninth, to the Class M-1 Certificates. The pooling agreement will not permit the allocation of realized losses on the mortgage loans to the Class A Certificates, the Class P Certificates or the Residual Certificates; however, investors in the Class A Certificates should be aware that under certain loss scenarios there will not be enough interest and principal on the mortgage loans to pay the Class A Certificates all interest and principal amounts to which the Class A Certificates are then entitled.
 
Once realized losses are allocated to the Mezzanine Certificates, such amounts will not be reinstated after that (other than the amounts reinstated due to a subsequent recovery on a liquidated mortgage loan). However, the amount of any realized losses allocated to the Mezzanine Certificates may be paid to the holders of those certificates at a later date from net monthly excess cash flow, to the extent available, and from amounts, if any, received from the swap counterparty pursuant to the swap agreement according to the priorities described under “Description of the CertificatesCredit Enhancement—Excess Interest” in this prospectus supplement.
 
See “Description of the Certificates—Credit Enhancement—Allocation of Losses” in this prospectus supplement.
 




Cross-Collateralization
 
The trust provides for limited cross-collateralization of the Group I Senior Certificates and the Group II Senior Certificates through the application of interest generated by one loan group to fund interest shortfalls on the Class A Certificates primarily supported by the other loan group and through the application of principal generated by one loan group to fund certain distributions of principal on the Class A Certificates primarily supported by the other loan group.
 
See “Description of the Certificates—Allocation of Available Funds” and “Credit Enhancement—Cross Collateralization” in this prospectus supplement.
 
SWAP AGREEMENT
 
On the closing date, Citibank, N.A., as trustee on behalf of the supplemental interest trust, will enter into a swap agreement with the swap counterparty to the swap agreement described in this prospectus supplement. The trustee will act as supplemental interest trust trustee pursuant to the pooling agreement to receive and distribute funds related to the swap agreement on behalf of the supple-mental interest trust, whether payable by or to the swap counterparty pursuant to the swap agreement. On or before each distribution date from the July 2007 distribution date through the distribution date in May 2012, the supplemental interest trust trustee will be obligated to make a payment to the swap counterparty at a rate equal to 5.030% per annum, and the swap counterparty will be obligated to make a payment to the supplemental interest trust trustee at a rate equal to one-month LIBOR (as determined pursuant to the swap agreement), in each case, on a scheduled notional amount specified on Annex I attached to this prospectus supplement based upon a 30/360 convention. Payments under the swap agreement will be made on a net basis. To the extent that the fixed payment exceeds the floating payment on any distribution date, amounts otherwise available to certificateholders will be applied to make a net swap payment to the swap counterparty, and to the extent that the floating payment exceeds the fixed payment on any distribution date, the swap counterparty will owe a net swap payment to the supplemental interest trust trustee. Any net amounts received by the supplemental interest trust trustee under the swap agreement will generally be applied to maintain overcollateralization at required levels, pay interest shortfalls and repay losses, as described in this prospectus supplement.
 
See “Description of the Certificates—The Swap Agreement” in this prospectus supplement.
 
FINAL MATURITY RESERVE ACCOUNT
 
On each distribution date on and after the distribution date in June 2017 through the distribution date in May 2027, if the aggregate principal balance of the mortgage loans having 40-year original terms to maturity is greater than the aggregate principal balance specified in Annex II attached to this prospectus supplement for that distribution date, a portion of interest collections calculated at a per annum rate of 0.80% of the total principal balance of the mortgage loans with 40-year original terms to maturity, to the extent available after payment of certain fees and expenses of the trust and any net payments owed to the swap counterparty but before payment of interest on the offered certificates, will be deposited in the final maturity reserve account maintained by the trustee until the amounts on deposit in the final maturity reserve account are equal to the stated principal balance of the mortgage loans with 40-year original terms to maturity on such distribution date. On and after the distribution date in June 2027, all amounts otherwise payable to the Class C Certificates will be deposited in the final maturity reserve account until the amounts on deposit in the final maturity reserve account are equal to the stated principal balance of the mortgage loans with 40-year original terms to maturity less the certificate principal balance of the Class C Certificates on such distribution date. On the earlier of the last scheduled distribution date and the termination of the trust, any amounts on deposit in the final maturity reserve account will be applied as a payment of principal or interest with respect to the offered certificates as described in this prospectus supplement.
 
See “Description of the Certificates—The Final Maturity Reserve Account” in this prospectus supplement.
 
INTEREST COVERAGE ACCOUNT
 
On the closing date, the depositor will pay to the trust for deposit in an interest coverage account, an amount which will be applied by the trustee to cover shortfalls in the amount of interest generated by the mortgage loans arising from the long first accrual period for the payment of interest on the certificates.
 
We refer you to “Description of the Certificates—Interest Coverage Account” in this prospectus supplement.
 
OPTIONAL TERMINATION
 
The servicer (or if the servicer fails to exercise such right, the NIMS insurer, if any) may purchase all of the mortgage loans and retire the certificates when the aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans and the REO properties is equal to or less than 10% of the aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the cut-off date, subject to certain limitations.
 
See “Description of the Certificates—Optional Termination of the Trust” in this prospectus supplement and “Description of the Securities—Termination of the Trust and Disposition of Trust Assets” in the accompanying prospectus.
 
YIELD CONSIDERATIONS
 
The yield to maturity of each class of offered certificates will depend upon, among other things:
 
 the price at which the certificates are purchased;
 the applicable pass-through interest rate; and
 the rate of prepayments (including liquidations) on the related mortgage loans.
 
See “Risk Factors” and “Yield and Prepayment Considerations” in this prospectus supplement. 
 
BOOK-ENTRY REGISTRATION
 
In general, the offered certificates will be available only in book-entry form through the facilities of The Depository Trust Company, Euroclear and Clearstream. 
 
See “Description of the Securities—Form of Securities” in the accompanying prospectus. 
 
DENOMINATIONS
 
The offered certificates are offered in minimum denominations of $25,000 initial class principal balance each and multiples of $1 in excess of $25,000. 
 
LEGAL INVESTMENT
 
None of the offered certificates will constitute “mortgage related securities” for purposes of the Secondary Mortgage Market Enhancement Act of 1984 (“SMMEA”).
 
See “Legal Investment Considerations” in this prospectus supplement and “Certain Legal Investment Aspects” in the accompanying prospectus.
 
ERISA CONSIDERATIONS
 
Subject to important considerations described in “ERISA Considerations” in this prospectus supplement and in the accompanying prospectus, the offered certificates will be eligible for purchase by persons investing assets of employee benefit plans or individual retirement accounts. Prior to the termination of the supplemental interest trust and the final maturity reserve trust, employee benefit plans or individual retirement accounts or persons purchasing with employee benefit plan or individual retirement account assets may purchase the offered certificates only if the purchase and holding meets the requirements of an investor-based class exemption issued by the Department of Labor.
 
See “ERISA Considerations” in this prospectus supplement and in the accompanying prospectus.
 
FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES
 
For federal income tax purposes, the servicer will cause one or more REMIC elections to be made with respect to the trust (exclusive of the reserve fund, the supplemental interest trust, the supplemental interest account, the swap agreement, the final maturity reserve account and the interest coverage account, each as described in this prospectus supplement). The certificates, other than the Residual Certificates, will represent ownership of REMIC regular interests, coupled with (other than the Class C Certificates and the Class P Certificates) an interest in the swap agreement, an obligation to make payments to the supplemental interest trust and the right to receive Net WAC Rate carryover amounts, and will generally be treated as representing ownership of debt for federal income tax purposes. You will be required to include in income all interest and original issue discount on these certificates in accordance with the accrual method of accounting regardless of your usual methods of accounting. For federal income tax purposes, the Residual Certificates will represent ownership of the REMIC residual interests.
 
See “Material Federal Income Tax Consequences” in this prospectus supplement and “Material Federal Income Tax Consequences” in the accompanying prospectus.
 

 



RATINGS
 
It is a condition to the issuance of the offered certificates that they receive ratings not lower than the following by Standard & Poor’s, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. and Fitch, Inc.
 
 
S&P
Moody’s
Fitch
I-A
AAA
Aaa
AAA
II-A1
AAA
Aaa
AAA
II-A2
AAA
Aaa
AAA
II-A3
AAA
Aaa
AAA
II-A4
AAA
Aaa
AAA
II-A5
AAA
Aaa
AAA
M-1
AA+
Aa1
AA+
M-2
AA
Aa2
AA
M-3
AA-
Aa3
AA-
M-4
A+
A1
A+
M-5
A
A2
A
M-6
A-
A3
A-
M-7
BBB+
Baa1
BBB+
M-8
BBB
Baa2
BBB
M-9
BBB-
Baa3
BBB-

The ratings on the offered certificates will address the likelihood of the receipt by holders of the offered certificates of all distributions on the underlying mortgage loans to which they are entitled. They do not address the likely actual rate of prepayments. The rate of prepayments, if different than originally anticipated, could adversely affect the yield realized by holders of the offered certificates or cause the holders of the certificates entitled to interest only to fail to recover their initial investment.
 
See “Ratings” in this prospectus supplement and “Rating” in the accompanying prospectus.
 

 









RISK FACTORS
 
The offered certificates are not suitable investments for all investors. In particular, you should not purchase any class of offered certificates unless you understand and are able to bear the prepayment, credit, liquidity and market risks associated with that class.
 
The offered certificates are complex securities and it is important that you possess, either alone or together with an investment advisor, the expertise necessary to evaluate the information contained in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus in the context of your financial situation.
 
Sub-prime Mortgage Loans are Subject to a Greater Risk of High Delinquencies
 
 
The mortgage loans were underwritten under the sub-prime mortgage loan underwriting standards of Washington Mutual Bank (the “WMB sub-prime underwriting standards”). WMB sub-prime underwriting standards are primarily intended to evaluate the prospective borrower’s credit standing and repayment ability and the value and adequacy of the mortgaged property as collateral. The WMB sub-prime underwriting standards are less stringent than the standards Washington Mutual Bank applies to its borrowers who qualify for its prime or Alt-A mortgage loans and less stringent than the standards generally acceptable to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac with regard to the borrower’s credit history, credit score(s), loan-to-value ratio and debt-to-income ratio.
 
   
Borrowers who qualify under the WMB sub-prime underwriting standards generally have payment histories, documentation or debt-to-income ratios that would not satisfy Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac underwriting standards and such borrowers may have a record of major derogatory credit items, such as outstanding judgments or prior bankruptcies. The WMB sub-prime underwriting standards do not prohibit a mortgagor from obtaining secondary financing, from the sponsor or from another source, at the time of origination of the sponsor’s first lien, which secondary financing would reduce the equity the mortgagor would otherwise have in the related mortgaged property as indicated in the sponsor’s loan-to-value ratio determination.
 
   
As a result, the rates of delinquency, bankruptcy and foreclosure for the mortgage loans could be higher, and may be substantially higher, than those of mortgage loans underwritten in accordance with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac standards.
 
   
Furthermore, changes in the values of mortgaged properties may have a greater effect on the delinquency, foreclosure, bankruptcy and loss experience of sub-prime mortgage loans than on mortgage loans underwritten in accordance with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac standards. No assurance can be given that the values of the related mortgaged properties have remained or will remain at the levels in effect on the dates of origination of the related mortgage loans. See “Underwriting of the Mortgage Loans” in this prospectus supplement.
 
Recent Developments in the Residential Mortgage Market May Adversely Affect the Return on Your Certificates
 
 
Recently, the residential mortgage market in the United States has experienced a variety of difficulties and changed economic conditions that may adversely affect the yield on your certificates. Delinquencies and losses with respect to residential mortgage loans generally have increased in recent months, and may continue to increase, particularly in the subprime sector. In addition, in recent months housing prices in many states have declined or stopped appreciating, after extended periods of significant appreciation. A continued decline or an extended flattening of those values may result in additional increases in delinquencies and losses on residential mortgage loans generally, particularly with respect to second homes and investor properties and with respect to any residential mortgage loans whose aggregate loan amounts (including any subordinate liens) are close to or greater than the related property values.
 
Another factor that may have contributed to, and may in the future result in, higher delinquency rates is the increase in monthly payments on adjustable rate mortgage loans. Borrowers with adjustable payment mortgage loans are being exposed to increased monthly payments when the related mortgage interest rate adjusts upward from the initial fixed rate or a low introductory rate, as applicable, to the rate computed in accordance with the applicable index and margin. This increase in borrowers’ monthly payments, together with any increase in prevailing market interest rates, may result in significantly increased monthly payments for borrowers with adjustable rate mortgage loans.
 
Borrowers seeking to avoid these increased monthly payments by refinancing their mortgage loans may no longer be able to find available replacement loans at comparably low interest rates. A decline in housing prices may also leave borrowers with insufficient equity in their homes to permit them to refinance, and in addition, many mortgage loans have prepayment premiums that add to the cost of refinancing. Furthermore, borrowers who intend to sell their homes on or before the expiration of the fixed rate periods on their mortgage loans may find that they cannot sell their properties for an amount equal to or greater than the unpaid principal balance of their loans. These events, alone or in combination, may contribute to higher delinquency rates.
 
You should consider that the general market conditions discussed above may affect the performance of the mortgage loans and may adversely affect the return on your certificates.
 
The Yield on Your Certificates is Directly Related to the Prepayment Rate on the Related Mortgage Loans
 
 
Mortgagors may prepay their mortgage loans in whole or in part at any time. The yield to maturity on your certificates is directly related to the rate at which the mortgagors pay principal on the related mortgage loans. We cannot predict the rate at which mortgagors will repay their mortgage loans. A prepayment of a mortgage loan generally will result in a prepayment on the certificates.
 
   
·  If you purchase your certificates at a discount and principal is repaid slower than you anticipate, then your yield may be lower than you anticipate.
 
   
·  If you purchase your certificates at a premium and principal is repaid faster than you anticipate, then your yield may be lower than you anticipate.
 
   
·  The rate of prepayments on the mortgage loans may be sensitive to prevailing interest rates. Generally, if prevailing interest rates decline significantly below the interest rates on the fixed-rate mortgage loans, those mortgage loans are more likely to prepay than if prevailing rates remain above the interest rates on those mortgage loans. In addition, if interest rates decline, adjustable-rate mortgage loan prepayments may increase due to the availability of fixed-rate mortgage loans or other adjustable-rate mortgage loans at lower interest rates. Conversely, if prevailing interest rates rise significantly, the prepayments on fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgage loans may decrease. Furthermore, adjustable-rate mortgage loans may prepay at different rates and in response to different factors than fixed-rate mortgage loans; the inclusion of both types of mortgage loans in the mortgage pool may increase the difficulty in analyzing possible prepayment rates.
 
   
·  The prepayment behavior of the adjustable-rate mortgage loans and of the fixed-rate mortgage loans may respond to different factors, or may respond differently to the same factors. If, at the time of their first adjustment, the mortgage rates on any of the adjustable-rate mortgage loans would be subject to adjustment to a rate higher than the then prevailing mortgage rates available to the related mortgagors, such mortgagors may prepay their adjustable-rate mortgage loans. The adjustable-rate mortgage loans may also suffer an increase in defaults and liquidations following upward adjustments of their mortgage rates, especially following their initial adjustments.
 
   
·  Approximately 78.99% of the Group I mortgage loans and approximately 81.71% of the Group II mortgage loans (in each case by aggregate scheduled principal balance of the mortgage loans in the related loan group as of the cut-off date) require the mortgagor to pay a prepayment charge in certain instances if the mortgagor prepays the mortgage loan during a stated period, which may be from one year to five years after the mortgage loan was originated. The servicer will not collect prepayment charges after three years from the date the mortgage loan was originated. A prepayment charge may or may not discourage a mortgagor from prepaying the related mortgage loan during the applicable period.
 
   
·  The sponsor may be required to purchase mortgage loans from the trust in the event certain breaches of representations and warranties occur and have not been cured. In addition, the holder of the Class C Certificates, except if such holder is the sponsor or any of its affiliates (or if the holder of the Class C Certificates fails to exercise such option, the NIMS insurer, if any), has the option to purchase mortgage loans that become 90 days or more delinquent, which option is subject to certain limitations and conditions described in the pooling agreement. If the Class C Certificates are serving as collateral for the NIMS, the holder of the NIMS residual will have the rights of the holder of the Class C Certificates described in the immediately preceding sentence. These purchases will have the same effect on the holders of the offered certificates as a prepayment of those mortgage loans.
 
   
·  The servicer (or if the servicer fails to exercise such right, the NIMS insurer, if any) may purchase all of the mortgage loans and retire the certificates when the aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans and the REO properties is equal to or less than 10% of the aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the cut-off date, subject to certain limitations. Such purchases will result in an earlier return of the principal on the certificates and will affect the yield on the offered certificates in a manner similar to the manner in which principal prepayments on the mortgage loans will affect the yield on the offered certificates.
 
   
·  If the rate of default and the amount of losses on the mortgage loans is higher than you expect, then your yield may be lower than you expect.
 
   
·  As a result of the absorption of realized losses on the mortgage loans by excess interest, overcollateralization and certain payments from the swap counterparty as described in this prospectus supplement, liquidations of defaulted mortgage loans, whether or not realized losses are incurred upon such liquidations, will result in an earlier return of the principal of the offered certificates and will influence the yield on the offered certificates in a manner similar to the manner in which principal prepayments on the mortgage loans will influence the yield on the offered certificates.
 
   
·  The overcollateralization provisions are intended to result in an accelerated rate of principal distributions to the offered certificates then entitled to principal distributions at any time that the overcollateralization provided by the mortgage pool falls below the required level. An earlier return of principal to the holders of the offered certificates as a result of the overcollateralization provisions will influence the yield on the offered certificates in a manner similar to the manner in which principal prepayments on the mortgage loans will influence the yield on the offered certificates. In addition, if the Class A Certificates are entitled to distributions of principal at any time that overcollateralization is required to be restored to the required level, then the amounts available for such purpose will be allocated pro rata between the Group I Senior Certificates and the Group II Senior Certificates based on the amount of principal actually received on the Group I mortgage loans and Group II mortgage loans, respectively, for the related distribution date. This, as well as the relative sizes of the two loan groups, may magnify the prepayment effect on the Class A Certificates caused by the relative rates of prepayments and defaults experienced by the two loan groups.
 
   
·  The multiple class structure of the offered certificates will cause the yield of certain classes of the offered certificates to be particularly sensitive to changes in the rates of prepayments of mortgage loans. Because distributions of principal will be made to the classes of certificates according to the priorities described in this prospectus supplement, the yield to maturity on the offered certificates will be sensitive to the rates of prepayment on the mortgage loans experienced both before and after the commencement of principal distributions on such classes of offered certificates. In particular, the Mezzanine Certificates will not receive any portion of the amount of principal payable to the certificates prior to the distribution date in June 2010 or a later date as provided in the pooling agreement, unless the certificate principal balance of the Class A Certificates has been reduced to zero. After that, subject to the loss and delinquency performance of the mortgage pool, the Mezzanine Certificates may continue (unless the certificate principal balance of the Class A Certificates has been reduced to zero) to receive no portion of the amount of principal then payable to the certificates. The weighted average lives of the Mezzanine Certificates will therefore be longer than would otherwise be the case. The effect on the market value of the Mezzanine Certificates of changes in market interest rates or market yields for similar securities may be greater than for the Class A Certificates.
 
   
See “Yield, Prepayment and Maturity Considerations” in this prospectus supplement for a description of factors that may influence the rate and timing of prepayments on the mortgage loans.
 
Balloon Mortgage Loans are More Likely to Incur Losses
 
 
Balloon mortgage loans pose a risk because a mortgagor must make a large lump sum payment of principal at the end of the loan term. If the mortgagor is unable to pay the lump sum or refinance such amount, you may suffer a loss. Approximately 46.06% of the Group I mortgage loans and approximately 45.67% of the Group II mortgage loans (in each case, by aggregate scheduled principal balance of the mortgage loans in the related loan group as of the cut-off date) are balloon mortgage loans.
 
Junior Lien Mortgage Loans are More Likely to Incur Losses and May be Subject to Higher Rates of Prepayments than First Lien Mortgage Loans
 
 
Approximately 1.22% of the Group I mortgage loans and approximately 5.95% of the Group II mortgage loans (in each case by aggregate scheduled principal balance of the mortgage loans in the related loan group as of the cut-off date) are junior lien mortgage loans. All of the junior lien mortgage loans are fixed-rate mortgage loans. The primary risk to holders of mortgage loans secured by junior liens is the possibility that adequate funds will not be received in connection with a foreclosure of the related senior lien to satisfy fully both the senior lien and the junior lien. The claims of the holders of the senior lien will be satisfied in full out of proceeds of the liquidation of a junior lien mortgage loan before the trust, as holder of the junior lien, receives any payments in respect of such mortgage loan. If the servicer were to foreclose on any junior lien mortgage loan, it would do so subject to any related senior lien. In order for the debt related to the mortgage loan to be paid in full at this type of sale, a bidder at the foreclosure sale of a junior lien mortgage loan would have to bid an amount sufficient to pay off all sums due under the junior lien mortgage loan and the senior lien or purchase the mortgaged property subject to the senior lien. Liquidation expenses with respect to defaulted junior lien mortgage loans do not vary directly with the outstanding principal balance of the loan at the time of default. A decline in the value of the mortgaged properties securing the mortgage loans with junior liens may increase the likelihood that, in the event of a default by the related mortgagors, liquidation or other proceeds will be insufficient to satisfy the junior lien mortgage loans after satisfaction of any senior liens and the payment of any liquidation expenses. In the event that the proceeds from a foreclosure or similar sale of the related mortgaged property are insufficient to satisfy the senior lien and the junior lien mortgage loan in the aggregate, the trust, as the holder of the junior lien mortgage loan, will bear:
 
   
·  the risk of delay in distributions while a deficiency judgment against the borrower is obtained,
 
   
·  the risk of loss if the deficiency judgment is not realized upon, and
 
   
·  the risk that deficiency judgments may not be available in all jurisdictions.
 
   
Other factors may affect the prepayment rate of junior lien mortgage loans, such as the amounts of, and interest on, the related senior lien mortgage loans and the use of senior lien mortgage loans as long term financing for home purchases and junior lien mortgage loans as shorter term financing for a variety of purposes, such as home improvement, educational expenses and purchases of consumer durables such as automobiles. Accordingly, junior lien mortgage loans may experience a higher rate of prepayments than traditional senior lien mortgage loans. In addition, any future limitations on the rights of borrowers to deduct interest payments on junior lien mortgage loans for federal income tax purposes may further increase the rate of prepayments on junior lien mortgage loans.
 
A Conflict of Interest Exists Between the Interests of the Servicer as Holder of the Class C Certificates and the Interests of Holders of the Offered Certificates
 
 
The servicer will initially, directly or indirectly, own all or a portion of the Class C Certificates and the Residual Certificates. The timing of mortgage loan foreclosures and sales of the related mortgaged properties may affect the weighted average lives and yields of the offered certificates. Investors should consider that the timing of such foreclosures or sales may not be in the best interests of all certificateholders and that no formal policies or guidelines have been established to resolve or minimize such a conflict of interest.
 
The First Payment Date on Some Mortgage Loans Has Not Occurred Yet, Meaning that those Borrowers Could Not be Delinquent on the Referenced Monthly Payment
 
 
Investors in the offered certificates should realize that approximately 61.81% of the Group I mortgage loans and approximately 50.88% of the Group II mortgage loans (in each case by aggregate scheduled principal balance of the mortgage loans in the related loan group as of the cut-off date) have a first payment date occurring on or after May 1, 2007 and, therefore, such mortgage loans could not have been delinquent with respect to their May 1, 2007 monthly payment on May 1, 2007.
 
Delinquent Mortgage Loans May Negatively Affect the Offered Certificates
 
 
As of April 7, 2007, there were approximately 16.80% of the Group I mortgage loans and approximately 27.46% of the Group II mortgage loans (in each case by aggregate scheduled principal balance of the mortgage loans in the related loan group as of the cut-off date) on which the monthly payment due on or prior to April 1, 2007 had not been received. The sponsor will repurchase or substitute another mortgage loan for each mortgage loan on which the monthly payment due on or prior to April 1, 2007 has not been received as of the closing date. Except with respect to approximately 0.42% of the Group I mortgage loans and approximately 0.87% of the Group II mortgage loans (in each case by aggregate scheduled principal balance of the mortgage loans in the related loan group as of the cut-off date), none of the mortgage loans have ever been delinquent, except for the mortgage loans on which the monthly payment due in April 2007 had not been received. None of the mortgage loans have been contractually delinquent for more than 30 days more than once during the twelve months preceding the closing date and no mortgage loan as of the closing date has ever experienced a delinquency of 60 or more days since the origination thereof. See the definition of “Delinquent” under “Description of the Certificates—Definitions” in this prospectus supplement for the method of determining when a mortgage loan is 30 days or more delinquent.
 
A Simultaneous-Second Lien Mortgage Loan on a Mortgaged Property May Increase the Risk that the Related Mortgage Loan Becomes Subject to Foreclosure
 
 
With respect to approximately 6.99% of the Group I mortgage loans and approximately 23.20% of the Group II mortgage loans (in each case by aggregate scheduled principal balance of the mortgage loans in the related loan group as of the cut-off date), at the time of origination of such first lien mortgage loan, the sponsor or another lender also originated a second lien mortgage loan which may or may not be included in the trust. The weighted average original loan-to-value ratio of such mortgage loans is approximately 79.99%, with respect to such Group I mortgage loans, and approximately 79.95%, with respect to such Group II mortgage loans, and the weighted average original combined loan-to-value ratio of such mortgage loans (including the related simultaneous second lien) is approximately 99.19%, with respect to such Group I mortgage loans, and approximately 99.34%, with respect to such Group II mortgage loans. The weighted average original combined loan-to-value ratio (including the related simultaneous second lien) of all Group I mortgage loans is approximately 80.57% and of all Group II mortgage loans is approximately 86.66%. With respect to such mortgage loans, foreclosure frequency may be increased relative to mortgage loans that were originated without a simultaneous second lien because mortgagors with a simultaneous second lien have less equity in the mortgaged property. Investors should also note that any mortgagor may obtain secondary financing at any time subsequent to the date of origination of their mortgage loan from the sponsor or from any other lender.
 
Performance of Forty Year Mortgage Loans is Subject to Greater Uncertainties
 
 
Approximately 2.94% of the Group I mortgage loans and approximately 2.88% of the Group II mortgage loans (in each case by aggregate scheduled principal balance of the mortgage loans in the related loan group as of the cut-off date) have an original term to maturity of 480 months. These mortgage loans are a relatively new product and there is little statistical information or history with respect to defaults and prepayment experience for mortgage loans of this type. It may be difficult to judge prospective defaults on these mortgage loans based on examination of the credit score(s) used in determining the creditworthiness of a prospective mortgagor because the mortgagor’s credit is subject to a greater possible fluctuation due to the extended payment period. Furthermore, a term to maturity of 480 months permits the mortgagor to have a lower monthly payment than would be the case with the same down payment under a similar mortgage loan with a 360 month original term to maturity, which results in less of an increase in equity in the mortgaged property over time.
 
Credit Enhancement for the Offered Certificates May be Inadequate
 
 
The credit enhancement features described in the summary of this prospectus supplement are intended to enhance the likelihood that holders of the Class A Certificates, and to a limited extent, the holders of the Mezzanine Certificates, will receive regular payments of interest and principal. However, we cannot assure you that the applicable credit enhancement will adequately cover any shortfalls in cash available to pay your certificates as a result of delinquencies or defaults on the mortgage loans. If delinquencies or defaults occur on the mortgage loans, neither the servicer nor any other entity will advance scheduled monthly payments of interest and principal on delinquent or defaulted mortgage loans if such advances are not likely to be recovered. If substantial losses occur as a result of defaults and delinquent payments on the mortgage loans you may suffer losses.
 

 




Enhancement Provided by the Swap Agreement May Not be Adequate
 
 
Any amounts received by the supplemental interest trust trustee under the swap agreement will be applied as described in this prospectus supplement to maintain overcollateralization at required levels, pay interest shortfalls and repay realized losses. However, no amounts will be payable to the supplemental interest trust trustee by the swap counterparty unless the floating amount owed by the swap counterparty on a distribution date exceeds the fixed amount owed to the swap counterparty. This will not occur except in periods when one-month LIBOR (as determined pursuant to the swap agreement) exceeds the applicable rate of payment owed by the supplemental interest trust trustee, which will be 5.030% per annum. We cannot assure you that any amounts will be received by the supplemental interest trust trustee under the swap agreement, or that any such amounts that are received will be sufficient to maintain overcollateralization at required levels, pay interest shortfalls or repay realized losses on the mortgage loans. See “Description of the Certificates—The Swap Agreement.”
 
Excess Interest from the Mortgage Loans May Not be Sufficient to Maintain Overcollateralization And Absorb Losses
 
 
The weighted average of the mortgage rates on the mortgage loans each month is expected to be higher than the weighted average pass-through rate on the offered certificates for the related distribution date. The mortgage loans are expected to generate more interest each month than is needed to pay interest owed on the offered certificates, to pay certain net amounts owed to the swap counterparty, to pay certain amounts required to be deposited in the final maturity reserve account, if applicable, and to pay the fees and expenses of the trust on the related distribution date. Any remaining interest generated by the mortgage loans each month will then be used to absorb losses that occur on the mortgage loans. After these financial obligations of the trust are covered, the available excess interest generated by the mortgage loans each month will be used to maintain overcollateralization at the required level determined as provided in the pooling agreement. We cannot assure you, however, that enough excess interest will be generated to absorb losses or to maintain the required level of overcollateralization. The factors described below, as well as the factors described in the next risk factor, will affect the amount of excess interest that the mortgage loans will generate:
 
   
·  Every time a mortgage loan is prepaid in full or in part, excess interest may be reduced because the mortgage loan will no longer be outstanding and generating interest or, in the case of a partial prepayment, may be generating less interest.
 
   
·  Every time a mortgage loan is liquidated or written off, excess interest will be reduced because such mortgage loan will no longer be outstanding and generating interest.
 
   
·  If the rates of delinquencies, defaults or losses on the mortgage loans are higher than expected, excess interest will be reduced by the amount necessary to compensate for any shortfalls in cash available to make required distributions on the offered certificates.
 
   
·  The adjustable-rate mortgage loans have mortgage rates that adjust based on an index that is different from the index used to determine the pass-through rates on the offered certificates and the fixed-rate mortgage loans have mortgage rates that do not adjust. In addition, the first adjustment of the mortgage rates for approximately 0.01% of the mortgage loans (by aggregate scheduled principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the cut-off date) will not occur until six-months after the date of origination, the first adjustment of the mortgage rates for approximately 60.51% of the mortgage loans (by aggregate scheduled principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the cut-off date) will not occur until two years after the date of origination, the first adjustment of the mortgage rates for approximately 12.46% of the mortgage loans (by aggregate scheduled principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the cut-off date) will not occur until three years after the date of origination and the first adjustment of the mortgage rates for approximately 6.51% of the mortgage loans (by aggregate scheduled principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the cut-off date) will not occur until five years after the date of origination. As a result, the pass-through rates on the offered certificates may increase relative to the weighted average of the mortgage rates on the Group I mortgage loans (in the case of the Group I Senior Certificates), the Group II mortgage loans (in the case of the Group II Senior Certificates) and all of the mortgage loans (in the case of the Mezzanine Certificates), or the pass-through rate on such certificates may remain constant as the weighted average of the mortgage rates on the Group I mortgage loans (in the case of the Group I Senior Certificates), the Group II mortgage loans (in the case of the Group II Senior Certificates) and all of the mortgage loans (in the case of the Mezzanine Certificates) decline. In either case, this would require that more of the interest generated by the mortgage loans be applied to cover interest on the offered certificates.
 
   
·  If prepayments, defaults and liquidations occur more rapidly on the mortgage loans with relatively higher mortgage rates than on the mortgage loans with relatively lower mortgage rates, the amount of excess interest generated by the mortgage loans will be less than would otherwise be the case.
 
   
·  If neither the servicer nor the NIMS insurer, if any, terminates the trust on the Optional Termination Date, then the pass-through rates on the offered certificates will, subject to the limitation described in the next risk factor below, increase. Any such increase will reduce the amount of excess interest that could become available for other purposes.
 
Mortgage Loan Interest Rates May Limit Pass-Through Rates on the Offered Certificates
 
 
The offered certificates accrue interest at pass-through rates based on the one-month LIBOR index plus specified margins, but all of such pass-through rates are subject to a limit. The limit on the pass-through rate for the Group I Senior Certificates is based on the weighted average of the mortgage rates on the Group I mortgage loans. The limit on the pass-through rates for the Group II Senior Certificates is based on the weighted average of the mortgage rates on the Group II mortgage loans. The limit on the pass-through rates for the Mezzanine Certificates is based on the weighted average of the mortgage rates on all the mortgage loans. The mortgage rates on which the limits on the pass-through rates are based are net of certain net amounts owed to the swap counterparty, certain amounts required to be deposited in the final maturity reserve account, if any, and certain fees and expenses of the trust.
 
   
A variety of factors, in addition to those described in the previous risk factor, could limit the pass-through rates and adversely affect the yield to maturity on the offered certificates. Some of these factors are described below:
 
   
·  The mortgage rates on the fixed-rate mortgage loans will not adjust, and the mortgage rates on the adjustable rate mortgage loans generally are based on a six-month LIBOR index. Generally, the adjustable-rate mortgage loans have periodic and maximum limitations on adjustments to their mortgage rates, and approximately 79.49% of the mortgage loans (by aggregate scheduled principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the cut-off date), will not have the first adjustment to their mortgage rates until six-months, two years, three years or five years after the origination. As a result of the limits on the pass-through rates for the offered certificates, such certificates may accrue less interest than they would accrue if their pass-through rates were based solely on the one-month LIBOR index plus the specified margins.
 
   
·  Six-month LIBOR may change at different times and in different amounts than one-month LIBOR. As a result, it is possible that mortgage rates on certain of the adjustable-rate mortgage loans may decline while the pass-through rates on the offered certificates are stable or rising. It is also possible that the mortgage rates on the adjustable-rate mortgage loans and the pass-through rates for the offered certificates may decline or increase during the same period, but that the pass-through rates on these certificates may decline more slowly or increase more rapidly.
 
   
·  The pass-through rates for the offered certificates adjust monthly while the mortgage rates on the adjustable-rate mortgage loans adjust less frequently and the mortgage rates on the fixed rate mortgage loans do not adjust. Consequently, the limits on the pass-through rates for the offered certificates may limit increases in the pass-through rates for such certificates for extended periods in a rising interest rate environment.
 
   
·  If prepayments, defaults and liquidations occur more rapidly on the mortgage loans with relatively higher mortgage rates than on the mortgage loans with relatively lower mortgage rates, the pass-through rates on the offered certificates are more likely to be limited.
 
   
·  The required payment by the trust into the final maturity reserve account will result in the limit on the pass-through rates on the offered certificates being lower than would be the case if such payment was not made. The required payment by the trust of certain net amounts payable to the swap counterparty will result in the limit on the pass-through rates on the offered certificates being lower than would be the case if the trust did not have such obligation.
 
   
If the pass-through rates on the offered certificates are limited for any distribution date, the resulting basis risk shortfalls may be recovered on the same distribution date or on future distribution dates on a subordinated basis to the extent that on such distribution date or future distribution dates there are available funds remaining after certain other distributions on the offered certificates, the payments of certain net amounts made to the swap counterparty, certain payments made to the final maturity reserve account and the payment of the fees and expenses of the trust. The ratings on the offered certificates will not address the likelihood of any such recovery of basis risk shortfalls by holders of the offered certificates.
 
   
Amounts used to pay basis risk shortfalls on the offered certificates may be supplemented by amounts, if any, received by the supplemental interest trust trustee under the swap agreement. However, the amount received under the swap agreement may be insufficient to pay the holders of the applicable certificates the full amount of interest which they would have received absent the limits on the pass-through rates. The swap agreement will terminate after the distribution date in May 2012.
 
Payments to the Swap Counterparty Will Reduce Amounts Available for Distribution to the Offered Certificates
 
 
Any net swap payment, including certain termination payments payable by the supplemental interest trust trustee to the swap counterparty under the terms of the swap agreement will reduce amounts available for distribution to the offered certificates, and may reduce payments of interest on the offered certificates. If the rate of prepayments on the mortgage loans is faster than anticipated, the scheduled notional amount on which payments due under the swap agreement are calculated may exceed the total principal balance of the mortgage loans, thereby increasing the relative proportion of interest collections on the mortgage loans that must be applied to make swap payments to the swap counterparty and, under certain circumstances, requiring application of principal received on the mortgage loans to make net swap payments to the swap counterparty. Therefore, the combination of a rapid rate of prepayments and low prevailing interest rates could adversely affect the yields on the offered certificates.
 
   
In the event that the supplemental interest trust trustee, after application of all interest and principal received on the mortgage loans, cannot make the required net swap payments to the swap counterparty, a swap termination payment as described in this prospectus supplement may be owed to the swap counterparty. Any termination payment payable to the swap counterparty in the event of early termination of the swap agreement will reduce amounts available for distribution to the offered certificates, unless the swap counterparty is the Defaulting Party or the sole Affected Party (each as defined in the swap agreement) under certain swap termination events set forth in the pooling agreement.
 
A Reduction of the Swap Counterparty’s Ratings May Reduce the Ratings of the Offered Certificates
 
 
As of the date of this prospectus supplement, the swap counterparty currently has the ratings described under “Description of the Certificates—The Swap Counterparty.” The ratings of the offered certificates are dependent in part upon the credit ratings of the swap counterparty. If a credit rating of the swap counterparty is qualified, reduced or withdrawn and the swap counterparty fails to perform one or more actions specified in the swap agreement or a substitute counterparty is not obtained in accordance with the terms of the swap agreement, the ratings of the offered certificates may be qualified, reduced or withdrawn. In that event, the value and marketability of those offered certificates will be adversely affected. See “Description of the Certificates—Swap Agreement.”
 
The Mezzanine Certificates Have a Greater Risk of Loss Than the Class A Certificates
 
 
The weighted average lives of, and yields to maturity on, the Class M-9 Certificates, the Class M-8 Certificates, the Class M-7 Certificates, the Class M-6 Certificates, the Class M-5 Certificates, the Class M-4 Certificates, the Class M-3 Certificates, the Class M-2 Certificates and the Class M-1 Certificates will be more sensitive, in that order, to the rate and timing of mortgagor defaults and the severity of ensuing losses on the mortgage loans. If the actual rate and severity of losses on mortgage loans is higher than those assumed by an investor in such certificates, the actual yield to maturity of such certificates may be lower than the yield anticipated by such investor based on such assumption. The timing of losses on the mortgage loans will also affect an investor’s actual yield to maturity, even if the rate of defaults and severity of losses over the life of such mortgage loans are consistent with an investor’s expectations. In general, the earlier a loss occurs, the greater the effect on an investor’s yield to maturity. Realized losses on the mortgage loans, to the extent they exceed the amount of overcollateralization and excess interest following distributions of principal on the related distribution date, will reduce the certificate principal balance of the Class M-9 Certificates, the Class M-8 Certificates, the Class M-7 Certificates, the Class M-6 Certificates, the Class M-5 Certificates, the Class M-4 Certificates, the Class M-3 Certificates, the Class M-2 Certificates and the Class M-1 Certificates, in that order. As a result of such reductions, less interest will accrue on such class of Mezzanine Certificates than would otherwise be the case. Once a realized loss is allocated to a Mezzanine Certificate, no principal or interest will be distributable with respect to such written down amount unless such written down amount is reinstated due to a subsequent recovery on a liquidated mortgage loan. However, the amount of any realized losses allocated to the Mezzanine Certificates may be paid to the Mezzanine Certificates on a later distribution date from collections on the mortgage loans and from amounts, if any, received from the swap counterparty pursuant to the swap agreement, according to the priorities specified under “Description of the Certificates—Credit Enhancement—Excess Interest” in this prospectus supplement.
 
   
Unless the certificate principal balance of each Class A Certificate has been reduced to zero, the Mezzanine Certificates will not be entitled to any principal distributions until June 2010 or a later date as provided in this prospectus supplement, or during any period in which delinquencies or cumulative realized losses on the related mortgage loans exceed certain levels. As a result, the weighted average lives of the Mezzanine Certificates will be longer than would otherwise be the case if distributions of principal were allocated among all of the certificates at the same time. As a result of the longer weighted average lives of the Mezzanine Certificates, the holders of such certificates have a greater risk of suffering a loss on their investments. Further, because such certificates might not receive any principal if certain delinquency levels occur, it is possible for such certificates to receive no principal distributions even if no losses have occurred on the mortgage pool.
 
   
In addition, the multiple class structure of the Mezzanine Certificates causes the yield of such classes to be particularly sensitive to changes in the rates of prepayment of the mortgage loans. Because distributions of principal will be made to such certificates according to the priorities described in this prospectus supplement, the yield to maturity on the Mezzanine Certificates will be sensitive to the rates of prepayment on the mortgage loans experienced both before and after the commencement of principal distributions on such classes of certificates. The yield to maturity on the Mezzanine Certificates will also be extremely sensitive to losses due to defaults on the mortgage loans (and their timing), to the extent such losses are not covered by excess interest, overcollateralization or the Mezzanine Certificates with a lower payment priority. Furthermore, as described in this prospectus supplement, the timing of receipt of principal and interest by the Mezzanine Certificates may be adversely affected by losses even if such classes of certificates do not ultimately bear such loss.
 
The Return on Your Certificates Could be Reduced Due to Prepayment Interest Shortfalls and Relief Act Shortfalls
 
 
When a mortgage loan is prepaid, the mortgagor is charged interest on the amount prepaid only up to the date on which the prepayment is made, rather than for an entire month. This may result in a shortfall in interest collections available for payment on the next distribution date. The servicer is required to cover a portion of the shortfall in interest collections that is attributable to prepayments (except in respect of principal prepayments in full received during the period from the first through the 14th day of the month of the related distribution date), but only up to the amount of the servicer’s servicing fee for the related calendar month. In addition, certain shortfalls in interest collections arising from the application of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, as amended (the “Relief Act”) or similar state or local law, will not be covered by the servicer.
 
   
On any distribution date, any shortfalls resulting from the application of the Relief Act or similar state or local law, and any prepayment interest shortfalls to the extent not covered by compensating interest paid by the servicer, in each case regardless of which loan group experienced the shortfall, will be allocated, first, to the current interest with respect to the Class C Certificates, and after that, to the current interest with respect to the offered certificates, on a pro rata basis based on the respective amounts of interest accrued on such certificates for such distribution date. The holders of the offered certificates will not be entitled to reimbursement for prepayment interest shortfalls not covered by compensating interest or for shortfalls resulting from application of the Relief Act or similar state or local law. If these shortfalls are allocated to the offered certificates the amount of interest paid on those certificates will be reduced, adversely affecting the yield on your investment.
 
Delays in Liquidating Delinquent Mortgage Loans May Result in Losses
 
 
Substantial delays could be encountered in connection with the liquidation of delinquent mortgage loans. Further, reimbursement of advances made on a mortgage loan, liquidation expenses such as legal fees, real estate taxes, hazard insurance and maintenance and preservation expenses may reduce the portion of liquidation proceeds payable on the certificates. If a mortgaged property fails to provide adequate security for the related mortgage loan, you could incur a loss on your investment if the credit enhancements are insufficient to cover the loss.
 
Mortgages with High Loan-to-Value Ratios May have a Greater Risk of Loss
 
 
Mortgage loans with higher loan-to-value ratios may present a greater risk of loss than mortgage loans with loan-to-value ratios of 80% or below. Approximately 40.89% of the Group I mortgage loans and approximately 40.73% of the Group II mortgage loans (in each case by aggregate scheduled principal balance of the mortgage loans in the related loan group as of the cut-off date) had loan-to-value ratios at origination (or combined loan-to-value ratio in the case of second lien mortgage loans) in excess of 80%, but no more than 100%. Additionally, the sponsor’s determination of the value of a mortgaged property used in the calculation of the loan-to-values ratios of the mortgage loans may differ from the appraised value of such mortgaged properties or the actual value of such mortgaged properties.
 
The Yield on Your Certificates May be Affected by Commencement of Amortization of the Interest Only Mortgage Loans
 
 
Approximately 2.75% of the Group I mortgage loans and approximately 16.18% of the Group II mortgage loans (in each case, by aggregate scheduled principal balance of the mortgage loans in the related loan group as of the cut-off date) require the mortgagors to make monthly payments only of accrued interest for the first two, three, five or seven years following origination.
 
   
After such interest only period, the mortgagor’s monthly payment will be recalculated to cover both interest and principal so that the mortgage loan will amortize fully on or prior to its final payment date. If the monthly payment increases, the related mortgagor may not be able to pay the increased amount and may default on or may refinance the related mortgage loan to avoid the higher payment. Because no principal payments are required on such mortgage loans during such interest only period, the offered certificates then entitled to distributions of principal will receive smaller principal distributions during such period than they would have received if the related mortgagors were required to make monthly payments of interest and principal for the entire lives of such mortgage loans. This slower rate of principal distributions may reduce the return on an investment in the related offered certificates that are purchased at a discount.
 
The Geographic Concentration of the Mortgaged Properties in Certain States Increases the Risk of the Related Mortgage Loans Incurring Losses Due to Developments in those States
 
 
The charts presented under Annex A list the geographic distribution of mortgage loans. Mortgaged properties in California may be particularly susceptible to certain types of uninsurable hazards, such as earthquakes, floods, mudslides and other natural disasters not covered by standard hazard insurance policies for each mortgage loan or otherwise insured against for the benefit of the trust.
 
   
In addition, the conditions below will have a disproportionate impact on the mortgage loans in general:
 
   
·  Economic conditions in states with high concentrations of mortgage loans may affect the ability of mortgagors to repay their loans on time even if such conditions do not affect real property values.
 
   
·  Declines in the residential real estate markets in the states with high concentrations of mortgage loans may reduce the values of properties located in those states, which would result in an increase in loan-to-value ratios.
 
   
·  Any increase in the market value of properties located in the states with high concentrations of mortgage loans would reduce loan-to-value ratios and could, therefore, make alternative sources of financing available to mortgagors at lower interest rates, which could result in an increased rate of prepayment of the mortgage loans.
 
Violation of Federal or State Laws May Result in Losses on the Mortgage Loans
 
 
Applicable state laws generally regulate interest rates and other charges, require certain disclosure, and generally require licensing of the originator. In addition, other state laws, municipal ordinances, public policy and general principles of equity relating to the protection of consumers, unfair and deceptive practices (including predatory lending practices), and debt collection practices may apply to the origination, servicing and collection of the mortgage loans.
 
   
The mortgage loans are also subject to federal laws, including:
 
   
·  the Federal Truth-in-Lending Act and Regulation Z promulgated thereunder, which require certain disclosures to the mortgagors regarding the terms of the mortgage loans;
 
   
·  the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and Regulation B promulgated thereunder, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, marital status, national origin, receipt of public assistance or the exercise of any right under the Consumer Credit Protection Act, in the extension of credit; and
 
   
·  the Fair Credit Reporting Act, which regulates the use and reporting of information related to the mortgagor’s credit experience.
 
   
Violations of certain provisions of these federal laws may limit the ability of the servicer to collect all or part of the principal of or interest on the mortgage loans and in addition could subject the trust to damages and administrative enforcement. In particular, the sponsor’s failure to comply with certain requirements of the Federal Truth-in-Lending Act, as implemented by Regulation Z, could subject the trust (and other assignees of the mortgage loans) to monetary penalties, and could result in the obligors’ rescinding the mortgage loans against either the trust or subsequent holders of the mortgage loans. See “Legal Aspects of Mortgage Assets—Anti-Deficiency Legislation and Other Limitations on Lenders” in the accompanying prospectus.
 
   
The sponsor will represent that at origination each mortgage loan complied with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations. In addition, the sponsor will represent that none of the mortgage loans is subject to the requirements of the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act of 1994 (“HOEPA”) or is a “high cost” or “predatory” loan under any state or local law or regulation applicable to the originator of such mortgage loan, or which would result in liability to the purchaser or assignee of such mortgage loan under any predatory or abusive lending law. In the event of a breach of any of such representations, the sponsor will be obligated to cure such breach or repurchase or replace the affected mortgage loan, in the manner and to the extent described under “The Trust—Assignment of the Mortgage Loans and Other Assets to the Trust” in this prospectus supplement.
 
   
Under the anti-predatory lending laws of some states, the mortgagor is required to meet a net tangible benefits test in connection with the origination of the related mortgage loan. This test may be highly subjective and open to interpretation. As a result, a court may determine that a mortgage loan does not meet the test even if an originator reasonably believed that the test was satisfied. Any determination by a court that a mortgage loan does not meet the test will result in a violation of the state anti-predatory lending law, in which case the sponsor will be required to repurchase such mortgage loan from the trust.
 
   
In addition to HOEPA, a number of legislative proposals have been introduced at the federal, state and local level that are designed to discourage predatory lending practices. Some states have enacted, or may enact, laws or regulations that prohibit inclusion of some provisions in mortgage loans that have mortgage rates or origination costs in excess of prescribed levels, and require that mortgagors be given certain disclosures prior to the consummation of such mortgage loans. In some cases, state law may impose requirements and restrictions more stringent than those in HOEPA. The originator’s failure to comply with these laws could subject the trust, and other assignees of the mortgage loans, to monetary penalties and could result in mortgagors exercising their rights to rescind their mortgage loans against either the trust or subsequent holders of the mortgage loans. Lawsuits have been brought in various states making claims against assignees of high cost mortgage loans for violations of state law. Named defendants in these cases include numerous participants within the secondary mortgage market, including some securitization trusts.
 
Proceeds of the Assets in the Trust are the Sole Source of Payment on the Certificates
 
 
The certificates will not represent an interest in or obligation of the depositor, the sponsor, the servicer, the originator, the trustee, the Delaware trustee or any of their respective affiliates. None of the offered certificates or the underlying mortgage loans will be guaranteed or insured by any governmental agency or instrumentality, or by the depositor, the sponsor, the servicer, the originator, the trustee, the Delaware trustee or any of their respective affiliates. Proceeds of the assets included in the trust will be the sole source of payments on the offered certificates, and there will be no recourse to the depositor, the sponsor, the servicer, the originator, the trustee, the Delaware trustee or any other entity in the event that such proceeds are insufficient or otherwise unavailable to make all payments provided for under the offered certificates.
 
The Lack of a Secondary Market May Make it Difficult for You to Resell Your Certificates
 
 
The underwriters intend to make a secondary market in the classes of offered certificates actually purchased by them, but they have no obligation to do so. There is no assurance that such a secondary market will develop or, if it develops, that it will continue. Consequently, you may not be able to sell your certificates readily or at prices that will enable you to realize your desired yield. The market values of the offered certificates are likely to fluctuate; these fluctuations may be significant and could result in significant losses to you.
 
Investments can lose value because of actual performance as well as perceptions of future performance based on changes in the external interest rate environment and other market factors not directly related to the performance of the mortgage loans themselves.
 
   
The secondary markets for asset-backed securities have experienced periods of illiquidity and can be expected to do so in the future. Illiquidity can have a severely adverse effect on the prices of securities that are especially sensitive to prepayment, credit, or interest rate risk, or that have been structured to meet the investment requirements of limited categories of investors.
 
Reduction or Withdrawal of Ratings of the Offered Certificates May Affect Their Market Value and Liquidity
 
 
Each rating agency rating the offered certificates may change or withdraw its initial ratings at any time in the future if, in its judgment, circumstances warrant a change. No person is obligated to maintain the ratings at their initial levels. If a rating agency reduces or withdraws its rating on one or more classes of the offered certificates, the liquidity and market value of the affected certificates is likely to be reduced.
 
Certain Rights of the NIMS Insurer May Adversely Affect the Rights of Holders of Offered Certificates
 
 
A financial guaranty insurance policy or policies (“NIMS policy”) may be issued by the NIMS insurer, if any, covering certain payments to be made on NIMS which may be issued by an affiliate of the depositor or by one or more entities sponsored by an affiliate of the depositor after the closing date. The NIMS are not offered hereby and, if issued, the NIMS would be backed, in whole or in part, by cashflow received on the Class C Certificates and the Class P Certificates, which are not offered hereby. The NIMS, if issued, would not be backed by the trust (other than by the interests represented by the Class C Certificates and the Class P Certificates) or by any of the offered certificates.
 
   
Notwithstanding the foregoing, pursuant to the terms of the pooling agreement, unless there exists a continuance of any failure by the NIMS insurer, if any, to make a required payment under the NIMS policy (“NIMS insurer default”), the NIMS insurer will be entitled to exercise, among others, certain rights that preempt the rights of the holders of the offered certificates, without the consent of such holders, and the holders of the offered certificates may exercise such rights only with the prior written consent of the NIMS insurer. Such rights are expected to include (i) the right to provide notices of servicer defaults and the right to direct the trustee to terminate the rights and obligations of the servicer under the pooling agreement in the event of a default by the servicer; (ii) the right to remove the trustee, any co-trustee, the Delaware trustee or custodian pursuant to the pooling agreement; and (iii) the right to direct the trustee to make investigations and take actions pursuant to the pooling agreement. In addition, unless a NIMS insurer default exists, the NIMS insurer’s consent will be required prior to, among other things: (i) the appointment of any successor servicer or the removal of the trustee or the Delaware trustee; (ii) the appointment of any subservicer or any co-trustee and the removal of any subservicer or any co-trustee; or (iii) any amendment to the pooling agreement regardless of whether such amendment would affect the Class C Certificates, the Class P Certificates or the Class R Certificates.
 
   
Investors in the offered certificates should note that:
 
   
·  any NIMS policy will not cover, or benefit in any manner whatsoever, the offered certificates;
 
   
·  the rights granted to any NIMS insurer are extensive;
 
   
·  the interests of any NIMS insurer may be inconsistent with, and adverse to, the interests of the holders of the offered certificates, and the NIMS insurer has no obligation or duty to consider the interests of the offered certificates in connection with the exercise or non-exercise of the NIMS insurer’s rights;
 
   
·  any NIMS insurer’s exercise of the rights and consents described above may negatively affect the offered certificates, and the existence of such rights, whether or not exercised, may adversely affect the liquidity of the offered certificates relative to other asset-backed certificates backed by comparable mortgage loans and with comparable payment priorities and ratings; and
 
   
·  there may be more than one series of notes insured by the NIMS insurer and the NIMS insurer will have the rights described in this prospectus supplement and in the pooling agreement so long as any such series of notes remain outstanding.
 
The Return on Your Certificates Could be Reduced due to the Application of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act or any Comparable State Legislation
 
 
Following the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001, the United States has increased its active military operations (including, most recently, significant military actions in Iraq) and has placed a substantial number of military reservists and members of the National Guard on active duty status. It is possible that the number of reservists and members of the National Guard placed on active duty status in the near future may increase. Calling reservists, members of the National Guard and civilians to active military duty may adversely affect the performance of your certificates. Under the Relief Act, persons in active military service are provided relief from the performance of some payment obligations. The relief includes a 6.000% per annum interest rate cap on each mortgage loan, provided that the mortgage loan was obtained before the commencement of active military service. In addition, all civil court actions, such as bankruptcy and foreclosure proceedings, are delayed. Furthermore, the servicer will be required to waive any prepayment charge that would otherwise be due during the time that any mortgage loans is subject to the Relief Act.
 
State legislation may provide similar relief for military personnel placed on active duty status. For the purpose of this prospectus supplement, references to the Relief Act include any such comparable state legislation. See “Legal Aspects of Mortgage Assets—Servicemembers Civil Relief Act” in the accompanying prospectus.
 
The Offered Certificates May Not be Suitable Investments For Certain Investors
 
 
The offered certificates are not suitable investments for any investor that requires a regular or predictable schedule of monthly payments or payment on any specific date. The offered certificates are complex investments that should be considered only by investors who, either alone or with their financial, tax and legal advisors, have the expertise to analyze the prepayment, reinvestment, default and market risk, the tax consequences of an investment and the interaction of these factors.
 


THE SPONSOR
 
General
 
Washington Mutual Bank, the sponsor of the securitization transaction, is a federal savings association that provides financial services to consumers and commercial clients. It is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Washington Mutual, Inc. At December 31, 2006, Washington Mutual, Inc. and its subsidiaries had assets of $346.3 billion. The sponsor and its affiliates currently operate more than 2,600 retail banking, mortgage lending, commercial banking and financial services offices throughout the United States.
 
Securitization of mortgage loans is an integral part of the sponsor’s management of its capital. It has engaged in securitizations of prime and Alt-A first lien single-family residential mortgage loans through WaMu Asset Acceptance Corp., as depositor, since 2005, and through Washington Mutual Mortgage Securities Corp., as depositor, since 2001. From 1997 until 2001, the sponsor engaged in securitizations of single-family residential mortgage loans through unaffiliated depositors, and some of its predecessor organizations also securitized mortgage loans. It has engaged in securitizations of multi-family and commercial mortgage loans through unaffiliated depositors since 2001.
 
Beginning in December 2000, Long Beach Mortgage Company, initially as a subsidiary of Washington Mutual, Inc. and, after March 1, 2006, as a subsidiary of the sponsor, engaged in securitizations of sub-prime first and second lien residential mortgage loans through Long Beach Securities Corp., as depositor. From 1997 until 2000, Long Beach Mortgage Company engaged in securitizations of sub-prime first and second lien residential mortgage loans through unaffiliated depositors. As of July 1, 2006, Long Beach Mortgage Company became a division of Washington Mutual Bank.
 
The sponsor generally acts as servicer of all mortgage loans securitized by the sponsor, and it will act as servicer of the mortgage loans owned by the trust. The sponsor participated with the underwriters in structuring the securitization transaction.
 
The following table shows, for each indicated period, the aggregate principal balance of all sub-prime first and second lien residential mortgage loans originated by the sponsor through Long Beach Mortgage, a division of Washington Mutual Bank (“Long Beach Mortgage”) (including those purchased by the sponsor through Long Beach Mortgage from correspondent lenders) during that period and the portion of those mortgage loans securitized during that period through Long Beach Securities Corp., the depositor for those securitizations. The term “Long Beach Mortgage” in this prospectus supplement includes Long Beach Mortgage Company prior to July 1, 2006.
 
The Sponsor’s Origination and Securitization of Sub-prime
Residential Mortgage Loans

 
 

 
Year ended December 31
 
2004
2005
2006
 
(Dollar Amounts in Millions)
Aggregate Principal Balance of Mortgage Loans Originated by Sponsor
$16,175
$29,781
$19,710
Aggregate Principal Balance of Mortgage Loans Securitized
$13,338
$15,444
$26,220

 
The Sponsor’s Origination Channels
 
All of the mortgage loans owned by the trust have been either originated by the sponsor through wholesale brokers or purchased by the sponsor from approved correspondents and were underwritten or re-underwritten by the sponsor generally in accordance with the WMB sub-prime underwriting standards as described in this prospectus supplement. The sponsor originates sub-prime mortgage loans through its network of mortgage lending offices and loan origination centers. See “Underwriting of the Mortgage Loans” in this Prospectus Supplement.
 
STATIC POOL INFORMATION
 
On February 12, 2007, the depositor filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as Exhibit 99.1 to a Current Report on Form 8-K, static pool information about prior securitized pools of sub-prime mortgage loans of the sponsor which information is incorporated by reference into this prospectus supplement. As of July 1, 2006, Long Beach Mortgage Company, which became a subsidiary of Washington Mutual, Inc. in October 1999 and a subsidiary of Washington Mutual Bank in March 2006, became a division of Washington Mutual Bank.
 
The static pool information includes (i) information about the original characteristics of each prior securitized pool as of the cut-off date for that pool and (ii) delinquency, loss and prepayment information about each prior securitized pool in quarterly increments from the related cut-off date through December 31, 2006. The static pool information about prior securitized pools of mortgage loans of the sponsor that were established before January 1, 2006 is not deemed to be a part of this prospectus supplement, the prospectus or the related registration statement.
 
There can be no assurance that the rates of delinquencies, losses and prepayments experienced by the prior securitized pools will be comparable to delinquencies, losses and prepayments expected to be experienced by the mortgage loans owned by the trust.
 
UNDERWRITING OF THE MORTGAGE LOANS
 
General
 
All of the mortgage loans owned by the trust have been, or will be, originated by the sponsor through wholesale brokers or re-underwritten upon acquisition from correspondents by the sponsor generally in accordance with the WMB sub-prime underwriting standards described in this section. The WMB sub-prime underwriting standards are primarily intended to evaluate the prospective borrower’s credit standing and repayment ability as well as the value and adequacy of the mortgaged property as collateral. The term “sponsor” as used in this “Underwriting of the Mortgage Loans” section of this prospectus supplement refers to Long Beach Mortgage Company for mortgage loans owned by the trust that were originated or acquired prior to July 1, 2006.
 
Prospective borrowers are required to complete a standard loan application in which they provide financial information regarding the amount of income and related sources, liabilities and related monthly payments, credit history and employment history, as well as certain other personal information. During the underwriting or re-underwriting process, the sponsor reviews and verifies the prospective borrower’s sources of income (only under the full documentation residential loan program), calculates the amount of income from all such sources indicated on the loan application, reviews the credit history and credit score(s) of the prospective borrower and calculates the debt-to-income ratio to determine the prospective borrower’s ability to repay the loan, and determines whether the mortgaged property complies with the WMB sub-prime underwriting standards.
 
All of the mortgage loans are either originated under the WMB sub-prime underwriting programs based on loan application packages submitted through wholesale mortgage brokerage companies or purchased from approved correspondents. Loan application packages submitted through mortgage brokerage companies, containing relevant credit, property and underwriting information on the loan request, are compiled by the mortgage brokerage company and submitted to the sponsor for approval and funding. The mortgage brokerage companies receive the loan origination fee charged to the borrower at the time the loan is made. No single mortgage brokerage company accounts for more than 5% of the mortgage loans originated or acquired by the sponsor under the WMB sub-prime underwriting standards, as measured by outstanding principal balance.
 
The WMB sub-prime underwriting standards are less stringent than the standards Washington Mutual Bank applies to borrowers who qualify for its prime or Alt-A mortgage loans and less stringent than the standards generally acceptable to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac with regard to the borrower’s credit history, credit score(s), loan-to-value ratio and debt-to-income ratio. Borrowers who qualify under the WMB sub-prime underwriting standards generally have payment histories, documentation or debt-to-income ratios that would not satisfy Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac underwriting standards and such borrowers may have a record of major derogatory credit items, such as outstanding judgments or prior bankruptcies. All debts in bankruptcy must be paid off or discharged or the proceeding dismissed prior to the funding of the mortgage loan. The WMB sub-prime underwriting standards permit Chapter 13 bankruptcy buyouts.
 
Evaluation of the Borrower’s Credit Standing
 
The sponsor obtains a credit report on each prospective borrower from a credit reporting company in addition to the one obtained from the wholesale broker or correspondent. The sponsor then compares the two credit reports. The report typically contains information relating to such matters as credit payment history with local and national merchants and lenders, installment debt payments, credit score(s) and any record of defaults, bankruptcy, repossession, suits or judgments.
 
The sponsor uses a credit scoring methodology as part of its underwriting and re-underwriting process. The credit scoring methodology assesses a prospective borrower’s ability to repay a mortgage loan based upon predetermined mortgage loan characteristics and credit risk factors. The credit scoring methodology generates a credit score usually ranging from around 300 to 800, with a higher score indicating a borrower with a relatively more favorable credit history. The credit score is based upon such factors as the prospective borrower’s payment history, delinquencies on accounts, levels of outstanding debt, length of credit history and types of credit and bankruptcy experience.
 
Evaluation of the Borrower’s Repayment Ability
 
The WMB sub-prime underwriting standards permit first lien mortgage loans with loan-to-value ratios at origination of up to 100%, or 80% if at the time of origination of the first lien mortgage loan, the sponsor also originated a second lien mortgage loan. The WMB sub-prime second lien mortgage loan underwriting standards permit second lien mortgage loans with a combined loan-to-value ratio at origination of up to 100%. The maximum allowable loan-to-value ratio varies based upon the residential loan program, income documentation, property type, creditworthiness and debt service-to-income ratio of the prospective borrower and the overall risks associated with the loan decision. The maximum combined loan-to-value ratio, including any second lien mortgage subordinate to the sponsor’s first lien mortgage, is generally 100% under the “Premium A,” “A,” “A-,” “B+” and “B” risk categories, and 95% under the “C” and “D” risk category. Non-institutional (private party) second lien loans are not permitted.
 
Evaluation of the Adequacy of Collateral
 
The adequacy of the mortgaged property as collateral is generally determined by an appraisal of the mortgaged property that generally conforms to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac appraisal standards and a review of that appraisal. The mortgaged properties are appraised by licensed independent appraisers who have satisfied the servicer’s appraiser screening process. In most cases, properties in below average condition, including properties requiring major deferred maintenance, are not acceptable under the WMB sub-prime underwriting programs. Each appraisal includes a market data analysis based on recent sales of comparable homes in the area and, where deemed appropriate, replacement cost analysis based on the current cost of constructing a similar home.
 
Every independent appraisal is reviewed by an underwriter of the sponsor or its affiliate and is reviewed by one or more third party vendors which may refer the appraisal to the sponsor or one of its affiliates for additional further review before the loan is funded or re-underwritten. Depending upon the original principal balance and loan-to-value ratio of the mortgaged property, the appraisal review may include an administrative review, technical review, desk review or field review of the original appraisal.
 
The sponsor requires that all mortgage loans in the WMB sub-prime underwriting programs have title insurance and be secured by liens on real property. The sponsor also requires that fire and extended coverage casualty insurance be maintained on the mortgaged property in an amount at least equal to the principal balance of the mortgage loan or the replacement cost of the property, whichever is less. The sponsor does not require that the mortgage loans originated or re-underwritten under the WMB sub-prime underwriting programs be covered by a primary mortgage insurance policy.
 
Underwriting Exceptions
 
On a case-by-case basis and only with the approval of an employee with appropriate risk level authority, the sponsor may determine that, based upon compensating factors, a prospective borrower not strictly qualifying under the WMB sub-prime underwriting risk category guidelines warrants an underwriting exception. Compensating factors may include, but are not limited to, low loan-to-value ratio, low debt-to-income ratio, good credit history, stable employment and time in residence at the prospective borrower’s current address. It is expected that some of the mortgage loans owned by the trust will be underwriting exceptions.
 
Documentation Programs
 
The mortgage loans have been, or will be, originated or re-underwritten upon acquisition, generally in accordance with the WMB sub-prime underwriting standards under the WMB sub-prime full documentation, limited documentation or stated income documentation residential loan programs.
 
Under the full documentation residential loan program, salaried prospective borrowers are generally required to submit their most recent W-2s and pay stubs and self-employed prospective borrowers are generally required to submit their most recent federal income tax return. Under the stated income documentation residential loan program, prospective borrowers are required to state their income on the application but are not required to submit any documents in support. Under the limited documentation residential loan program, salaried prospective borrowers or self-employed prospective borrowers are generally required to submit their most recent six months of personal bank statements or business bank statements. Under the limited documentation and stated income documentation residential loan programs, the prospective borrower’s employment and income sources must be stated on the prospective borrower’s application. The prospective borrower’s income as stated must be reasonable for the related occupation and such determination as to reasonableness is subject to the loan underwriter’s discretion. However, the prospective borrower’s income as stated on the application is not independently verified. Verification of employment is required for salaried prospective borrowers. Maximum loan-to-value ratios under the stated income documentation residential loan programs are generally lower than those permitted under the full documentation and limited documentation residential loan programs. Generally, the same underwriting standards that apply to the full documentation and limited documentation residential loan programs, except as noted in this section, apply to the stated income documentation residential loan programs.
 
Quality Control Review
 
As part of its quality control system, the sponsor re-verifies information that has been provided by the mortgage brokerage company prior to funding a loan and the sponsor conducts a post-funding audit of every origination file. In addition, Washington Mutual Bank periodically audits files based on a statistical sample of closed loans. In the course of its pre-funding review, the sponsor re-verifies the income of each prospective borrower or, for a self-employed prospective borrower, reviews the income documentation obtained under the full documentation and limited documentation residential loan programs. The sponsor generally requires evidence of funds to close on the mortgage loan.
 
Risk Categories
 
Under the WMB sub-prime underwriting programs, various risk categories are used to grade the likelihood that the prospective borrower will satisfy the repayment conditions of the mortgage loan. These risk categories establish the maximum permitted loan-to-value ratio and loan amount, given the occupancy status of the mortgaged property and the prospective borrower’s credit history and debt ratio.
 
Mortgage loans are originated under the WMB sub-prime underwriting standards using the following categories and criteria for grading the potential likelihood that a prospective borrower will satisfy the repayment obligations of a mortgage loan:
 
Credit Grade: “Premium A”. Under the “Premium A” risk category, the prospective borrower must have a credit report reflecting a one year credit history and a prior mortgage or rental history evidencing no 30-day late payments during the last 12 months. No notice of default filings or foreclosures may have occurred during the preceding 36 months. No open lawsuits are permitted; however, the prospective borrower may be a plaintiff in a lawsuit if a reasonable explanation is provided. Maximum qualifying debt service-to-income ratio is 55. A maximum loan-to-value ratio of 100% is permitted for owner occupied single-family, two-unit and condominium properties, a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 95% is permitted for second homes, and a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 85% is permitted for owner occupied mortgaged properties consisting of three-to-four units. A maximum loan-to-value ratio of 90% is permitted for non-owner occupied single-family, two-unit and condominium properties, and a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 80% is permitted for non-owner occupied properties consisting of three-to-four units. In addition, the prospective borrower must have a credit score of 600 or higher for mortgage loans secured by non-owner occupied mortgaged properties consisting of one-to-two units and 640 or higher for mortgage loans secured by non-owner occupied mortgaged properties consisting of three-to-four units.
 
Credit Grade: “A”. Under the “A” risk category, a maximum of one 30-day late payment within the last 12 months is permitted on an existing mortgage loan. A maximum of one rolling 30-day late payment is allowed. No notice of default filings or foreclosures may have occurred during the preceding 36 months. The mortgaged property must be in at least average condition. A maximum loan-to-value ratio of 100% is permitted for owner occupied single-family, two-unit and condominium properties, a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 95% is permitted for second homes, and a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 85% is permitted for owner occupied mortgaged properties consisting of three-to-four units. A maximum loan-to-value ratio of 90% is permitted for non-owner occupied single-family, two-unit and condominium properties, and a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 80% is permitted for non-owner occupied mortgaged properties consisting of three-to-four units. Generally, the debt service-to-income ratio maximum may be 55% based on the prospective borrower’s net disposable income and if the loan-to-value ratio is less than or equal to 90%. In addition, the prospective borrower must have a credit score of 500 or higher (550 or higher for interest only mortgage loans, 600 or higher for mortgage loans secured by non-owner occupied mortgaged properties consisting of one-to-two units and 640 or higher for mortgage loans secured by non-owner occupied mortgaged properties consisting of three-to-four units).
 
Credit Grade: “A-”. Under the “A-” risk category, a maximum of two 30-day late payments within the last 12 months is permitted on an existing mortgage loan. A maximum of two rolling 30-day late payments is allowed. No notice of default filings or foreclosures may have occurred during the preceding 36 months. The mortgaged property must be in at least average condition. A maximum loan-to-value ratio of 95% is permitted for owner occupied single-family, two-unit and condominium properties, a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 90% is permitted for second homes, and a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 85% is permitted for owner occupied mortgaged properties consisting of three-to-four units. A maximum loan-to-value ratio of 90% is permitted for non-owner occupied single-family, two-unit and condominium properties, and a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 80% is permitted for non-owner occupied mortgaged properties consisting of three-to-four units. Generally, the debt service-to-income ratio maximum may be 55% based on the prospective borrower’s net disposable income and if the loan-to-value ratio is less than or equal to 90%. In addition, the prospective borrower must have a credit score of 500 or higher (550 or higher for interest only mortgage loans, 600 or higher for mortgage loans secured by non-owner occupied mortgaged properties consisting of one-to-two units and 640 or higher for mortgage loans secured by non-owner occupied mortgaged properties consisting of three-to-four units).
 
Credit Grade: “B+”. Under the “B+” risk category, a maximum of three 30-day late payments within the last 12 months is permitted on an existing mortgage loan. No notice of default filings or foreclosures may have occurred during the preceding 24 months. The mortgaged property must be in at least average condition. A maximum loan-to-value ratio of 95% is permitted for owner occupied single-family, two-unit and condominium properties, a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 90% is permitted for second homes, and a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 85% is permitted for owner occupied mortgaged properties consisting of three-to-four units. A maximum loan-to-value ratio of 90% is permitted for non-owner occupied single-family, two-unit and condominium properties, and a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 80% is permitted for non-owner occupied mortgaged properties consisting of three-to-four units. Generally, the debt service-to-income ratio must be 55% or less based on the prospective borrower’s net disposable income and/or loan-to-value ratio. In addition, the prospective borrower must have a credit score of 500 or higher (550 or higher for interest only mortgage loans, 600 or higher for mortgage loans secured by non-owner occupied mortgaged properties consisting of one-to-two units and 640 or higher for mortgage loans secured by non-owner occupied mortgaged properties consisting of three-to-four units).
 
Credit Grade: “B”. Under the “B” risk category, a maximum of one 60-day late payment within the last 12 months is permitted on an existing mortgage loan. No notice of default filings or foreclosures may have occurred during the preceding 18 months. The mortgaged property must be in at least average condition. A maximum loan-to-value ratio of 90% is permitted for owner occupied single-family, two-unit and condominium properties, a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 85% is permitted for second homes, and a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 80% is permitted for owner occupied mortgaged properties consisting of three-to-four units. A maximum loan-to-value ratio of 85% is permitted for non-owner occupied single-family, two-unit and condominium properties, and a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 75% is permitted for non-owner occupied mortgaged properties consisting of three-to-four units. Generally, the debt service-to-income ratio must be 55% or less based on the prospective borrower’s net disposable income and/or loan-to-value ratio. In addition, the prospective borrower must have a credit score of 500 or higher (550 or higher for interest only mortgage loans, 600 or higher for mortgage loans secured by non-owner occupied mortgaged properties consisting of one-to-two units and 640 or higher for mortgage loans secured by non-owner occupied mortgaged properties consisting of three-to-four units).
 
Credit Grade: “C”. Under the “C” risk category, the prospective borrower may have experienced significant credit problems in the past. A maximum of four 60-day late payments and no 90-day late payments, or three 60-day late payments and one 90-day late payment, or if the loan-to-value ratio does not exceed 70%, two 90-day late payments and one 120-day late payment, within the last 12 months is permitted on an existing mortgage loan. No notice of default filings or foreclosures may have occurred during the preceding 12 months. The mortgaged property must be in at least average condition. A maximum loan-to-value ratio of 80% for the full documentation loan program and limited documentation loan program and 75% for the stated documentation loan program is permitted for owner occupied single-family, two-unit and condominium properties, a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 80% is permitted for second homes, and a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 75% is permitted for owner occupied mortgaged properties consisting of three-to-four units. A maximum loan-to-value ratio of 80% is permitted for non-owner occupied single-family, two-unit and condominium properties, and a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 70% is permitted for non-owner occupied mortgaged properties consisting of three-to-four units. Generally, the debt service-to-income ratio must not exceed 55%. In addition, the prospective borrower must have a credit score of 600 or higher for mortgage loans secured by non-owner occupied mortgaged properties consisting of one-to-two units and 640 or higher for mortgage loans secured by non-owner occupied mortgaged properties consisting of three-to-four units.
 
Credit Grade: “D”. Under the “D” risk category, the criteria are substantially similar to those under the “C” risk category, but the prospective borrower may not satisfy some or all of such criteria.
 
In general, higher credit risk mortgage loans are graded in categories which permit higher debt ratios and more (or more recent) major derogatory credit items such as outstanding judgments or prior bankruptcies; however, the WMB sub-prime underwriting programs establish lower maximum loan-to-value ratios and maximum loan amounts for loans graded in such categories.
 
There can be no assurance that every mortgage loan owned by the trust was originated in conformity with the applicable underwriting standards in all material respects. The WMB sub-prime underwriting standards include a set of specific criteria pursuant to which the underwriting evaluation is made. The application of the WMB sub-prime underwriting standards does not imply that each specific criterion was satisfied with respect to every mortgage loan. Rather, a mortgage loan will be considered to be originated in accordance with a given set of underwriting standards if, based on an overall qualitative evaluation, the mortgage loan is in substantial compliance with those underwriting standards. For example, a mortgage loan may be considered to comply with a set of underwriting standards, even if one or more specific criteria included in those underwriting standards were not satisfied, if other factors compensated for the criteria that were not satisfied or if the mortgage loan is considered to be in substantial compliance with the underwriting standards. The sponsor applies the WMB sub-prime underwriting standards in accordance with a procedure that complies with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
 
THE DEPOSITOR
 
WaMu Asset Acceptance Corp., the depositor, is a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Washington Mutual Bank. The depositor engages in no activities other than securitizing assets. It will have no material continuing obligations with respect to the mortgage loans or the certificates following the issuance of the certificates, other than the obligations to (i) file financing statements perfecting the trust’s interest in the mortgage loans, (ii) repurchase or substitute for affected mortgage loans in the event of a material breach of a representation and warranty made by the depositor in the pooling agreement that has not been remedied, and (iii) indemnify the underwriters against some civil liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act of 1933.
 
THE TRUST
 
The issuer of the certificates, the WaMu Asset-Backed Certificates WaMu Series 2007-HE3 Trust, will be a statutory trust formed under the laws of the State of Delaware pursuant to a trust agreement between WaMu Asset Acceptance Corp., as depositor, and Christiana Bank & Trust Company, as Delaware trustee. The pooling agreement among the depositor, Washington Mutual Bank, as servicer, Citibank, N.A., as trustee, and Christiana Bank & Trust Company, as Delaware trustee, will restate the trust agreement and will be the governing instrument of the trust.
 
The trust will not own any assets other than the mortgage loans and the other assets described below. The trust will not have any liabilities other than those incurred in connection with the pooling agreement and any related agreement. The trust will not have any directors, officers, or other employees. No equity contribution will be made to the trust by the sponsor, the depositor or any other party, except for a de minimis contribution made by the depositor pursuant to the trust agreement, and the trust will not have any other capital. The fiscal year end of the trust will be December 31. The trust will act through the trustee and the Delaware trustee, whose fees and reasonable expenses will be paid or reimbursed by the servicer. The trustee, whose initial acceptance fees will be paid by the sponsor, will act on behalf of the trust and the certificateholders in accordance with the terms of the pooling agreement. The trustee will be entitled to income earnings on deposits in the distribution account.
 
Assignment of the Mortgage Loans and Other Assets to the Trust
 
A pool of mortgage loans, as described in this prospectus supplement, will be sold to the trust on or about May 10, 2007 (the “closing date”). The trust will own the right to receive all payments of principal and interest on the mortgage loans due after May 1, 2007 (the “cut-off date”). A schedule to the pooling agreement will include information about each mortgage loan, including:
 
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the applicable loan group;
 
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the scheduled principal balance as of the close of business on the cut-off date;
 
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the term of the mortgage loan; and
 
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the mortgage interest rate as of the close of business on the cut-off date and information about how that mortgage interest rate adjusts, if applicable.
 
The mortgage notes will be endorsed in blank or to the trustee and assignments of the mortgages to the trust will be prepared in blank or to the trustee but will not be recorded. The sponsor will not be required to provide assignments of mortgage or intervening assignments of mortgage if the related mortgage is held through the MERS® system. In addition, the mortgages for some or all of the mortgage loans that are not already held through the MERS® system may, at the discretion of the servicer, in the future be held through the MERS® system. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, the custodian will have possession of and will review the mortgage notes, mortgages and mortgage files containing the documents specified in the pooling agreement in accordance with its terms. See “The Custodian” in this prospectus supplement.
 
The custodian, will review each mortgage file either on or before the closing date or within one year of the closing date or subsequent transfer date, as applicable (or promptly after the custodian’s receipt of any document permitted to be delivered after the closing). If any document in a mortgage file is found to be missing or materially defective with the criteria specified in the pooling agreement, such defect is material and the sponsor does not cure that defect within 90 days of notice from the custodian (or within a longer period after the closing date as provided in the mortgage loan purchase agreement in the case of missing documents not returned from the public recording office), the sponsor will be obligated to repurchase the related mortgage loan from the trust. See “The Mortgage Pool—Representations and Warranties Regarding the Mortgage Loans” in this prospectus supplement for a description of the requirements with respect to repurchases of mortgage loans.
 
Rather than repurchase the mortgage loan as provided above, the sponsor may remove the mortgage loan (a “reacquired mortgage loan”) from the trust and substitute in its place another mortgage loan (a “substitute mortgage loan”); however, substitution is permitted only within two years of the closing date and may not be made unless an opinion of counsel is provided to the trustee to the effect that substitution will not disqualify the trust as a REMIC or result in a prohibited transaction tax under the Code. Any substitute mortgage loan generally will, on the date of substitution, among other characteristics specified in the pooling agreement:
 
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have a principal balance, after deduction of all scheduled payments due in or prior to the month of substitution, not in excess of, and not more than 5% less than, the outstanding principal balance of the reacquired mortgage loan (the amount of the difference between the purchase price of the reacquired mortgage loan and the principal balance of the substitute mortgage loan will be deposited by the sponsor and held for distribution to the certificateholders on the related distribution date (a “substitution price”)),
 
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have a current mortgage rate not lower than, and not more than 1% per annum higher than, that of the reacquired mortgage loan,
 
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with respect to an adjustable-rate mortgage loan, (a) have a mortgage rate subject to a minimum mortgage rate not less than the minimum mortgage rate applicable to the reacquired mortgage loan, (b) have a margin at least equal to that of the reacquired mortgage loan, (c) have a mortgage rate subject to a maximum rate that is not greater than the maximum rate applicable to the reacquired mortgage loan and (d) have a next adjustment date that is not more than two months later than the next adjustment date on the reacquired mortgage loan,
 
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the weighted average loan-to-value ratio of the substitute mortgage loans shall not be higher than that of the weighted average loan-to-value ratio of the reacquired mortgage loans,
 
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have a remaining term to maturity not greater than one year (and not more than two years less than) than that of the reacquired mortgage loan,
 
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have the same due date as the reacquired mortgage loan, and
 
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comply with all of the representations and warranties applicable to the mortgage loans as specified in the mortgage loan purchase agreement as of the date of substitution.
 
This cure, repurchase or substitution obligation constitutes the sole remedy available to certificateholders or the trustee for omission of, or a material defect in, a mortgage loan document.
 
The mortgage pool will be the primary asset of the trust. The trust will also contain other assets, including:
 
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insurance policies related to individual mortgage loans, if applicable;
 
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any property that secured a mortgage loan that the trust acquires after the cut-off date by foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure;
 
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the right to receive certain payments paid to the supplemental interest trust trustee under the swap agreement; and
 
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amounts held in the distribution account, the reserve fund, the interest coverage account and the final maturity reserve account.
 
In exchange for the mortgage loans and the other assets described above, the trustee will authenticate and deliver the certificates pursuant to the order of the depositor. It is the intent of the parties to the pooling agreement that the conveyance of the mortgage loans and the related assets to the trust constitute an absolute sale of those assets. However, in the event that the pooling agreement for any reason is held or deemed to create a security interest in those assets, then the pooling agreement will constitute a security agreement and the depositor will grant to the trust a security interest in those assets.
 
Restrictions on Activities of the Trust
 
Pursuant to the pooling agreement, the trust will have the power and authority (i) to acquire, hold, lease, manage, administer, control, invest, reinvest, operate and transfer assets of the trust, (ii) to issue and make distributions on the certificates and (iii) to engage in such other activities as are described in the pooling agreement. The trust will be required to act in accordance with requirements specified in the pooling agreement that are designed to maintain the trust’s existence as a legal entity separate and distinct from any other entity. The trust will not be permitted to do any of the following:
 
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to engage in any business or activity other than those described in the pooling agreement;
 
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to incur or assume any indebtedness other than indebtedness incurred under the pooling agreement or any related agreement;
 
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to guarantee or otherwise assume liability for the debts of any other entity;
 
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to confess a judgment against the trust;
 
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to possess or assign the assets of the trust for other than a trust purpose;
 
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to lend any funds to any entity, except as contemplated by the pooling agreement; or
 
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to do other actions prohibited by the pooling agreement.
 
The permissible activities of the trust may not be modified except by an amendment to the pooling agreement. See“Description of the Certificates—Amendment of the Pooling Agreement” in this prospectus supplement.
 
Discretionary Activities With Respect to the Trust
 
The following is a description of material discretionary activities that may be taken with regard to the administration of the mortgage loans or the certificates:
 
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The servicer will be authorized under the pooling agreement to exercise discretion with regard to its servicing of the mortgage loans in accordance with the servicing standard specified in the pooling agreement. See “The Servicers—The Servicer—Servicing Procedures—Servicing Standard; Waivers and Modifications” in this prospectus supplement.
 
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The servicer will be authorized to engage subservicers to service the mortgage loans in accordance with the servicing standard specified in the pooling agreement and may terminate any subservicer with the consent of the NIMS insurer, if any. See“Description of the Securities—Description of Sub-Servicing” in the prospectus.
 
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The sponsor will have discretion to determine whether to repurchase a mortgage loan or to substitute for a mortgage loan, if required under the pooling agreement to repurchase or substitute for a defective mortgage loan. See “The Trust—Assignment of the Mortgage Loans and Other Assets to the Trust” in this prospectus supplement.
 
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On the Optional Termination Date, the servicer, or if the servicer does not exercise such right, the NIMS insurer, if any, will be permitted to purchase all of the mortgage loans owned by the trust, subject to certain limitations. See“Description of the Certificates—Optional Termination of the Trust” in this prospectus supplement.
 
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In the event of certain transfers of a Residual Certificate to a person who is not a permitted transferee under the pooling agreement, the trustee and the depositor will have the right to arrange a sale of the Residual Certificate.
 
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In the event that certain events of default by the servicer under the pooling agreement have not been remedied, either the depositor, the trustee, holders of certificates evidencing at least 51% of the voting rights or the NIMS insurer, if any, will have the right to terminate the servicer. In the event that the servicer fails to perform its advancing obligations and such event of default has been unremedied, the trustee will be required to terminate the servicer. If the servicer is terminated or resigns, the trustee will become the successor servicer; however, the trustee will have the right to appoint, or to petition a court to appoint, a successor servicer. See “The Servicers—The Trustee—Events of Default or Breaches Under the Pooling Agreement” in this prospectus supplement.
 
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In the event that the trustee or the Delaware trustee resigns or is no longer qualified to perform its duties, the servicer, with the consent of the NIMS insurer, if any, and the NIMS insurer, if any, will have the right to appoint a successor trustee or Delaware trustee. The servicer, with the consent of the NIMS insurer, if any, and the NIMS insurer, if any, may remove a trustee or Delaware trustee at any time and appoint a successor trustee or Delaware trustee. See “The Servicers—The Trustee—Resignation or Removal of the Trustee” and “The Delaware Trustee—Resignation and Removal of the Delaware Trustee” in this prospectus supplement.
 
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In the event the swap agreement is cancelled or terminated, the depositor (with the consent of the NIMS insurer, if any) and the NIMS insurer, if any, will have the discretion to choose a replacement counterparty.
 
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As a third party beneficiary of the pooling agreement, the NIMS insurer, if any, will be entitled to enforce certain designated rights granted to the NIMS insurer by the pooling agreement. See “Risk Factors—Certain Rights of the NIMS Insurer May Adversely Affect the Rights of Holders of Offered Certificates” in this prospectus supplement.
 
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As a third party beneficiary of the pooling agreement, the swap counterparty will be entitled to consent to any amendments to the pooling agreement that materially affects the swap counterparty’s rights or interests under the pooling agreement. See“Description of the Certificates—Amendment of the Pooling Agreement” in this prospectus supplement.
 
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The trustee, at the direction of the servicer and with the consent of the parties specified in the pooling agreement, may enter into a facility with any person which provides that such person may fund advances and/or servicing advances. Such facility will not reduce the servicer’s obligation to fund such advances and/or servicing advances. See “The Servicers-The Servicer-Servicing Procedures-Advances” in this prospectus supplement.
 
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Holders of certificates evidencing more than 50% of the voting rights will have the right, with the consent of the NIMS insurer, if any, at any time to remove the trustee or the Delaware trustee and to appoint an eligible successor trustee.
 

THE SERVICERS
 
General
 
All of the mortgage loans owned by the trust will be serviced by Washington Mutual Bank, as servicer, pursuant to the pooling agreement. Washington Mutual Mortgage Securities Corp. will act as calculation agent and be responsible for calculating loan payoff amounts for each monthly distribution on the certificates. The trustee will be responsible for calculating monthly distributions on the certificates, preparing monthly distribution reports and other functions, as described under “—The Trustee—Material Duties of the Trustee” below.
 
The servicer will outsource to third party vendors some servicing functions, as described under “—The Servicer—Servicing ProceduresThe Servicer’s Third Party Vendors” below.
 
The Servicer
 
The Servicer’s Servicing Experience
 
The servicer has been servicing residential mortgage loans for over 100 years. The residential mortgage loans serviced by the servicer have included, since 2001, sub-prime residential mortgage loans serviced for Long Beach Mortgage Company and for its securitization trusts.
 
The following table shows the number and aggregate principal balance of sub-prime first and second lien mortgage loans serviced by the servicer as of each specified date.
 
Sub-prime Mortgage Loans Serviced by the Servicer

 
As of December 31
 
2004
2005
2006
 
(Dollar Amounts in Millions)
Number of Sub-prime Mortgage Loans Serviced for Sponsor or its Affiliates (or their Securitization Trusts)
 
167,572
198,556
275,597
Aggregate Principal Balance
$24,835
 
$33,132
 
$47,820
 
Number of Sub-prime Mortgage Loans Serviced for Third Parties
11,423
 
40,817
 
1,540
 
Aggregate Principal Balance
$678
 
$6,349
 
$194
 


 



Servicing Procedures
 
Servicing Functions. The functions to be performed by the servicer will include payment collection and payment application, investor reporting and other investor services, default management and escrow administration. The servicer will perform its servicing functions at loan servicing centers located in Florence, South Carolina; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Chatsworth, California; and Jacksonville, Florida.
 
Servicing Standard; Waivers and Modifications. Pursuant to the pooling agreement, the servicer will be required to service the mortgage loans in the best interests and for the benefit of the certificateholders (as determined by the servicer in its reasonable judgment) in accordance with the terms of the pooling agreement and related mortgage loans and (unless inconsistent with those servicing practices) in the same manner in which it services and administers similar mortgage loans for its own portfolio, considering customary and usual standards of practice of lenders and servicers administering similar mortgage loans in the local area where the mortgaged property is located. The servicer will be required to make reasonable efforts to collect or cause to be collected all payments under the mortgage loans and, to the extent consistent with the pooling agreement and applicable insurance policies, follow such collection procedures as it would follow with respect to comparable mortgage loans that are held for its own account.
 
Consistent with the servicing standard described above, the servicer will be permitted to waive, modify or vary any term of any mortgage loan, subject to certain conditions, as described in “Description of the Securities—Collection and Other Servicing Procedures Employed by the Servicer, Manager, Bond Administrator or Certificate Administrator” in the prospectus.
 
Mortgage Loan Servicing System. In performing its servicing functions, the servicer will use computerized mortgage loan servicing systems that it leases from Fidelity Information Services, a division of Fidelity National Financial (“Fidelity”), a third party vendor (collectively, the “Fidelity System”). The Fidelity System produces detailed information about the financial status of each mortgage loan, including outstanding principal balance, current interest rate and the amount of any advances, unapplied payments, outstanding fees, escrow deposits or escrow account overdrafts, and about transactions that affect the mortgage loan, including the amount and due date of each payment, the date of receipt of each payment (including scheduled payments and prepayments), and how the payment was applied. The Fidelity System also produces additional information about mortgage loans that are in default, including the amount of any insurance and liquidation proceeds received. The servicer began using the Fidelity System in 1996. Prior to July 2004, the servicer serviced some mortgage loans using a proprietary mortgage loan servicing system; in July 2004, the servicer consolidated servicing into a single servicing platform by converting approximately 1.2 million loan records from the proprietary mortgage loan servicing system to the Fidelity System.
 
Collection Account, Servicing Account, Reserve Account and Distribution Account. Mortgagor payments on the mortgage loans, including scheduled monthly payments, any full or partial prepayments and any escrow payments (which are payments made by some mortgagors and held by the servicer in escrow for future payment of taxes and insurance), will initially be deposited into either a lockbox account maintained by a third party financial institution or a payment clearing account maintained by the servicer. Payments deposited into the lockbox account will be transferred by the servicer into the payment clearing account. Other collections on the mortgage loans, including liquidation proceeds and insurance proceeds, net of allowable reimbursement (other than insurance proceeds required for the restoration or repair of the related mortgaged property, which the servicer will retain for such purpose), will also initially be deposited into a payment clearing account maintained by the servicer. Within 48 hours of receipt, the servicer will (i) transfer all such collections on the mortgage loans (other than escrow payments) into a collection account maintained by the servicer and (ii) transfer all escrow payments into a servicing account maintained by the servicer.
 
The servicer will deposit into the collection account any required advances of principal and interest. See “—Advances” below. The sponsor or the depositor, as applicable, will also deposit into the collection account any proceeds from the repurchase of any of the mortgage loans. See “The Mortgage Pool—Representations and Warranties Regarding the Mortgage Loans” below.
 
Under the pooling agreement, the servicer will be permitted to make a net deposit into the collection account of the amounts required to be deposited into that account less the amounts that the servicer is permitted to withdraw from that account, as described under “—Permitted Withdrawals” below. Under the pooling agreement, the collection account will be an investment account that is an eligible account under the pooling agreement maintained with an eligible institution under the pooling agreement, and the funds held in the collection account may be invested in eligible investments, for the servicer’s benefit, before those funds are to be transferred to a distribution account maintained by the trustee.
 
On the business day immediately preceding each distribution date, the servicer will transfer from the collection account into the distribution account the funds held in the collection account that are required to be distributed to certificateholders and the swap counterparty on that distribution date. The trustee may invest funds held in the distribution account in eligible investments, for the trustee’s benefit, before those funds are to be distributed to certificateholders. Payments made under the swap agreement by the swap counterparty and payments made by the supplemental interest trust trustee to the swap counterparty will be deposited in a separate reserve account maintained by the supplemental interest trust trustee.
 
On each distribution date, the trustee will withdraw from the distribution account and each of the reserve accounts the funds required to be distributed to certificateholders and/or into the supplemental interest account on that distribution date; and the supplemental interest trust trustee will withdraw from the supplemental interest account the funds required to be distributed to the swap counterparty on that date.
 
Certain amounts on deposit in the distribution account will be deposited in the final maturity reserve account maintained by the trustee on specified distribution dates as described in “Description of the Certificates—The Final Maturity Reserve Account” in this prospectus supplement. On the earlier of the last scheduled distribution date and the termination of the trust, any amounts on deposit in the final maturity reserve account will be applied by the trustee as payment of principal or interest as described in “Description of the Certificates—The Final Maturity Reserve Account” in this prospectus supplement.
 
Scheduled monthly payments on the mortgage loans generally will be held pending distribution to certificateholders from the date of receipt by the servicer until the immediately following distribution date. However, if a monthly payment is received prior to its scheduled due date, that payment will be held until the distribution date in the calendar month in which it was due. Payoffs received by the servicer in any prepayment period (that is, from the 15th day of a calendar month until the 14th day of the next calendar month) will be held until the distribution date immediately following the end of that prepayment period. Partial prepayments, liquidation proceeds, insurance proceeds, subsequent recoveries and repurchase proceeds will be held from the date of receipt by the servicer until the distribution date in the immediately succeeding calendar month.
 
Funds held in the lockbox accounts and the payment clearing accounts may be commingled with collections on other mortgage loans serviced by the servicer. Funds held in the collection account, the servicing account, the reserve account, the supplemental interest account and the distribution account will not be commingled with collections on mortgage loans that are not owned by the trust.
 
Only the servicer or the third party financial institutions that maintain the lockbox accounts will have access to funds held in those accounts. Only the servicer will have access to funds held in the payment clearing accounts, the collection account and the servicing account. Only the trustee will have direct access to funds held in the reserve accounts and the distribution account; however, the trustee may invest funds in the distribution account for the trustee’s benefit and may make certain withdrawals from that account.
 
All of the transaction accounts described above will be reconciled on a monthly basis. There will not be any external verification of activity in the transaction accounts, except as may occur in connection with the annual examination by Washington Mutual, Inc.’s independent accountants in connection with their audit of Washington Mutual, Inc. and its subsidiaries, or in connection with periodic examination by the servicer’s regulatory authorities.
 
The diagram on the next page illustrates the flow of collections and other payments on the mortgage loans and payments by the swap counterparty through the transaction accounts described above.
 

 



Flow of Payments
 

 




Permitted Withdrawals. The pooling agreement will permit the servicer to make withdrawals, from time to time, from the collection account, for the following purposes:
 
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to reimburse itself for advances and servicing advances, as described under “—Advances” below;
 
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to pay to itself the servicing fee (to the extent not applied to pay compensating interest);
 
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to pay to itself investment earnings earned on funds held in the collection account (to the extent not applied to pay compensating interest);
 
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to pay to itself interest that was accrued and received on payoffs received during the period from the first day through the 14th day of any month;
 
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to reimburse itself or the depositor or any of their directors, officers, employees or agents for certain expenses, costs and liabilities incurred in connection with any legal action relating to the pooling agreement or the certificates, as and to the extent described under “Description of the Securities—Matters Regarding the Servicer and the Depositor” in the prospectus; and
 
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other permitted purposes described in the pooling agreement.
 
Advances. The servicer will be required under the pooling agreement to advance its own funds (or, in the case of advances described in clause (i), either its own funds or funds held by it for future distribution) (i) to cover any shortfalls between payments of principal and interest scheduled to be received in respect of the mortgage loans, other than balloon payments, each month and the amounts actually received and, with respect to balloon mortgage loans, with respect to which the balloon payment is not made when due, an assumed monthly payment that would have been due on the related due date based on the original principal amortization schedule for such balloon mortgage loan, and (ii) to pay all reasonable and customary “out-of-pocket” costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements) incurred in the performance of its servicing obligations, including, but not limited to, the cost of (A) the preservation, restoration, inspection and protection of the mortgaged properties, (B) environmental audit reports, (C) any enforcement or judicial proceedings, including foreclosures, (D) the management and liquidation of mortgaged properties acquired in satisfaction of the related mortgage and (E) certain insurance premiums and certain ongoing expenses associated with the mortgage pool and incurred by the servicer in connection with its responsibilities under the pooling agreement. The amounts described in clause (i) of this paragraph are referred to as “advances” and the amounts described in clause (ii) of this paragraph are referred to as “servicing advances” in this prospectus supplement. The servicer, however, will not make any of the advances or servicing advances if it determines in its good faith business judgment that they would not be recoverable from late payments, insurance proceeds or liquidation proceeds on a mortgage loan (“nonrecoverable advance”); provided further, that the servicer will not make advances for the restoration of foreclosure properties unless it determines that the restoration will increase the liquidation proceeds after reimbursement to itself for those advances. The servicer will not charge interest or other fees with respect to any advances or servicing advances.
 
If the servicer determines that any advance or servicing advance is a nonrecoverable advance, the servicer will be entitled to be reimbursed for such advance from collections on other mortgage loans owned by the trust.
 
The pooling agreement will provide that the trustee at the direction of the servicer, on behalf of the trust and with the consent of the parties set forth in the pooling agreement, may enter into a facility with any person which provides that such person may fund advances and/or servicing advances, although no such facility may reduce or otherwise affect the servicer’s obligation to fund such advances and/or servicing advances. Any advances and/or servicing advances made by an advancing person will be reimbursed to the advancing person in the same manner as reimbursement would be made to the servicer.
 
Servicing of Delinquent Mortgage Loans; Foreclosure. The servicer will make reasonable efforts to collect or cause to be collected all delinquent payments (that is, payments that are more than 30 days past due). Such efforts may include payment reminder telephone calls to the mortgagor, letter campaigns and drive-by property inspections. The servicer will be required under the pooling agreement to make reasonable efforts to foreclose upon the mortgaged property related to each defaulted mortgage loan as to which no satisfactory arrangements can be made for collection of delinquent payments. Under the pooling agreement, the servicer will be permitted in lieu of foreclosure to accept a payment of less than the outstanding principal balance of the defaulted mortgage loan if in the judgment of the servicer doing so could reasonably be expected to result in collections and other recoveries with respect to the mortgage loan in excess of net liquidation proceeds that would be recoverable upon foreclosure. The servicer will not be permitted to foreclose upon a mortgaged property if it is aware of evidence of toxic waste or other environmental contamination on the mortgaged property except as provided in the pooling agreement. See“Description of the Securities—Procedures for Realization Upon Defaulted Mortgage Assets” and “Legal Aspects of the Mortgage Assets—Foreclosure on Mortgages” in the prospectus.
 
Sub-prime Mortgage Loans; Default Management. Sub-prime borrowers generally are a higher credit risk than prime borrowers. Following foreclosure, sub-prime mortgaged properties are sometimes stripped of furnishings or vandalized.
 
The servicer’s sub-prime default management efforts focus on early intervention and dialogue with potentially troubled borrowers in order to avoid and minimize the effects of delinquencies. The front-end strategy of the sub-prime collections and loss mitigation group includes using behavioral scoring tools to focus on high risk accounts and address small issues before they become significant problems. If a sub-prime borrower fails to make a payment when due on a mortgage loan, the servicer calls this borrower as early as the third day after the payment due date. First payment defaults are segmented from the general loan population and monitored daily when the loan becomes five days delinquent. The servicer also focuses its efforts on late stage (i.e., two or more months delinquent) delinquency management. The primary focus of the late stage delinquency strategy is detailed management of troubled loans.
 
Although the servicer focuses on rehabilitating delinquent loans and preventing foreclosure, asset recovery is an important component of sub-prime default management. The servicer has procedures for dealing with all aspects of asset recovery, including bankruptcy and foreclosure. The servicer has a detailed regimen for addressing bankruptcy and foreclosure activity. Bankruptcy and foreclosure cases are referred to attorneys upon the occurrence of certain events, and various procedures ensure that bankruptcies and foreclosures are tracked throughout the case. Overall bankruptcy and foreclosure performance is monitored through daily, weekly and monthly reports. The servicer uses outside vendors experienced in the sale of sub-prime REO properties to manage the sale of REO properties. The servicer oversees the outside vendors and has adopted strategies for the sale of manufactured homes, low value properties, aged inventories and distressed properties. New REO properties are allocated to high performing vendors.
 
In addition to its asset recovery processes, the servicer engages in extensive loss mitigation efforts for loans that are transferred into foreclosure. Mortgagors’ financial statements are updated to determine whether a stipulated repayment agreement, modification, short sale or deed in lieu of foreclosure is an appropriate workout alternative. Loans subject to stipulated repayment agreements remain classified as foreclosures. A mortgagor typically pays a specified percentage of the arrearage in a stipulated repayment plan, and the plans generally average less than a year in length. The servicer has implemented processes to reduce the number of mortgagors who fail to meet their repayment obligations, and management reviews broken repayment plans. An economic analysis is completed to determine the loss severity of all potential short sales, process all potential loan modifications and validate mortgagors’ ability and intent to repay a modified payment.
 
Maintenance of Hazard and Flood Insurance. The servicer will be required to maintain or cause to be maintained hazard insurance and, if applicable, flood insurance for each mortgage loan.
 
Limitations on the Servicer’s Liability. See “Description of the Securities—Matters Regarding the Servicer and the Depositor” in the prospectus for a description of certain limitations on the servicer’s liability under the pooling agreement.
 
Back-up Servicing. See“Description of the Securities—Events of Default Under the Governing Agreement and Rights Upon Events Of Default” in the prospectus for a description of the material terms under the pooling agreement regarding the servicer’s replacement, resignation or transfer.
 
The Servicer's Third Party Vendors. The servicer expects to outsource to third party vendors all or a portion of the following servicing activities: (i) early stage collections, up to 59 days delinquent, (ii) processing and monitoring of foreclosure actions, (iii) processing and monitoring of mortgagor bankruptcy proceedings, (iv) preservation of properties related to delinquent loans, (v) maintenance, marketing and sale of REO properties, (vi) assuring that hazard insurance coverage is maintained, (vii) determining whether flood insurance coverage is required and assuring that any required coverage is maintained, (viii) tax bill procurement and tracking of delinquent tax payments, (ix) printing and mailing billing statements, ARM notices and default notices and (x) depositing mortgagor payments into a lockbox account. From time to time, the servicer may cease to outsource one or more of the foregoing servicing activities or may choose to outsource additional servicing activities. Some vendors may perform more than one activity, and some activities may be performed by more than one vendor.
 
The servicer has entered into service level agreements with some of its vendors, which specify detailed performance criteria, including, in some cases, minimum time requirements for completing specified tasks and maximum error rates, and which in some cases impose penalties for non-compliance with such criteria. The servicer will monitor vendor compliance as necessary with the applicable servicing procedures through quality control measures that include reviews of a statistical sampling of mortgage loans.
 
The Servicer’s Quality Control Procedures
 
The servicer uses a combination of management controls and technology controls to ensure the accuracy and integrity of servicing records. Management controls include the use of approval levels, the segregation of duties, and reconciliations of servicing data and accounts, among others. Technology controls include the use of data security controls and interface controls to ensure that only authorized persons have the ability to access and change system data or to submit data to or receive data from vendors and investors. Specific security profiles for each job function include a predetermined set of data security controls that are appropriate for that job function. The data center for the Fidelity System, which is located in Jacksonville, Florida, is kept in a fire protected environment, and commercial electrical power is backed up by generators.
 
In addition, the servicer conducts periodic internal audits of critical servicing and technology functions. External audits by entities such as Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae and the annual examination by Washington Mutual, Inc.’s independent accountants in connection with their audit of Washington Mutual, Inc. and its subsidiaries may provide independent verification of the adequacy of such functions. Periodic examination by the servicer’s regulatory authorities may provide additional independent review of the servicer’s management controls.
 
Both the servicer and Fidelity maintain detailed business continuity plans to enable each entity to resume critical business functions in the event of a disaster or other serious system outage, which plans are reviewed and updated periodically. Fidelity is contractually obligated to return the servicer to full functionality within 48 hours of a reported system outage. The servicer and Fidelity perform annual disaster recovery tests in which they reroute data and servicing system operations to Fidelity’s back-up site, and then process sample transactions from all servicing locations to ensure the functionality of the back-up site.
 
It is the servicer’s policy to require its other third party vendors to implement measures similar to those described above to ensure the accuracy and integrity of servicing records.
 
The Calculation Agent
 
The Calculation Agent’s Experience
 
Washington Mutual Mortgage Securities Corp., the calculation agent, is a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of the servicer. The calculation agent has been master servicing residential mortgage loans since before 1979. The calculation agent has been acting as calculation agent of the servicer with respect to residential mortgage loans serviced by the servicer since February 2005. The calculation agent will calculate the amount of loan payoffs to be included in each monthly distribution.
 
Services Performed by the Calculation Agent
 
The servicer and the calculation agent are parties to an agreement under which the calculation agent has agreed to perform some of the services required to be performed by the servicer under the pooling agreement. The calculation agent will perform the following services: (1) calculate the amount of loan payoffs to be included in each monthly distribution, (2) calculate compensating interest to be paid by the servicer for each monthly distribution, and (3) other services specified in the agreement.
 
The calculation agent’s principal offices are located in Vernon Hills, Illinois. The calculation agent will perform its services using SBO2000, a computerized mortgage loan servicing system, that it has licensed from Alan King and Co., a third party vendor. SBO2000 produces detailed information about the financial status of each mortgage loan, including outstanding principal balance and current interest rate, and about transactions that affect the mortgage loan, including the amount and due date of each scheduled payment, the amount and date of receipt of each prepayment in full on a mortgage loan, the amount and month of receipt of all other unscheduled payments, and how each payment was applied. Each month, the calculation agent will receive from the servicer a servicing report generated by the Fidelity System with respect to the mortgage loans owned by the trust, and will input data from that servicing report into SBO2000. The calculation agent began using SBO2000 in October 2006. Prior to October 2006, the calculation agent performed its services using a proprietary computerized mortgage loan servicing system.
 
The servicer will pay the calculation agent a fee for its services under the agreement. Payment of this fee will not affect distributions to certificateholders.
 
The Calculation Agent’s Quality Control Procedures
 
The calculation agent uses substantially the same management and technology controls as those of the servicer to ensure the accuracy and integrity of servicing records. See “—The Servicer—The Servicer’s Quality Control Procedures” above.
 
The calculation agent conducts periodic internal audits of critical servicing and technology functions. Investor reviews and the annual examination by Washington Mutual, Inc.’s independent accountants in connection with their audit of Washington Mutual, Inc. and its subsidiaries may provide independent verification of the adequacy of such functions. Periodic examination by the servicer’s regulatory authorities may provide additional independent review of the calculation agent’s management controls.
 
The calculation agent maintains a detailed business continuity plan to enable it to resume critical business functions in the event of a disaster or other serious servicing system outage, which plan is reviewed and updated periodically. The calculation agent performs annual disaster recovery tests in which it reroutes data and servicing system operations to a back-up site, and then processes sample transactions to ensure the functionality of the back-up site.
 
It is the calculation agent’s policy to require its third party vendors to implement measures similar to those described above to ensure the accuracy and integrity of servicing records.
 
The Trustee
 
General
 
The trustee will be Citibank, N.A., a national banking association and wholly owned subsidiary of Citigroup Inc., a Delaware corporation. Citibank, N.A. performs as trustee through the Agency and Trust line of business, which is part of the Global Transaction Services division. Citibank, N.A. has primary corporate trust offices located in both New York and London. Citibank, N.A. is a leading provider of corporate trust services offering a full range of agency, fiduciary, tender and exchange, depositary and escrow services. As of the fourth quarter of 2006, Citibank’s Agency & Trust group manages in excess of $3.8 trillion in fixed income and equity investments on behalf of approximately 2,500 corporations worldwide. Since 1987, Citibank Agency & Trust has provided trust services for asset-backed securities containing pool assets consisting of airplane leases, auto loans and leases, boat loans, commercial loans, commodities, credit cards, durable goods, equipment leases, foreign securities, funding agreement backed note programs, truck loans, utilities, student loans and commercial and residential mortgages. As of the end of the fourth quarter of 2006, Citibank, N.A. acts as trustee and/or paying agent for approximately 329 various residential mortgage-backed transactions.
 
Citibank’s offices for notices under the pooling and servicing agreement are located 388 Greenwich Street, 14th Floor, New York, New York 10013, Attention: Citibank Agency & Trust, and its telephone number is (949) 250-6464.
 
Material Duties of the Trustee
 
The trustee will have the following material duties under the pooling agreement:
 
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to authenticate and deliver the certificates, pursuant to the order of the depositor;
 
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to maintain a certificate register and, upon surrender of certificates for registration of transfer or exchange, to authenticate and deliver new certificates;
 
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to calculate and make the required distributions to certificateholders on each distribution date;
 
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to prepare and make available to certificateholders the monthly distribution reports and any other reports required to be delivered by the trustee under the pooling agreement;
 
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if the remaining certificate principal balance of a class of certificates is to be paid on a specified distribution date, to send a notice to that effect to the holders of that class of certificates;
 
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to act as successor servicer, or to appoint a successor servicer, to the extent described under “—Events of Default or Breaches Under the Pooling Agreement” below;
 
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to perform tax administration services for the trust as specified in the pooling agreement; and
 
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to communicate with investors and rating agencies with respect to the certificates as specified in the pooling agreement.
 
Events of Default or Breaches Under the Pooling Agreement
 
If certain events of default by the servicer under the pooling agreement occur and remain unremedied, either the trustee, depositor, NIMS insurer, if any, or holders of certificates evidencing at least 51% of the voting rights will have the right to terminate the servicer. In the event that the servicer fails to perform its advancing obligations and such event of default has not been remedied, the trustee will be required to terminate the servicer. If the servicer is terminated, or the servicer resigns because its duties under the pooling agreement are no longer permitted under applicable law, the trustee will be required to become the successor servicer as provided in the pooling agreement. However, if the trustee is unwilling or unable to act as successor servicer, it may appoint, or petition a court to appoint, a successor servicer.
 
The trustee will be required to notify certificateholders and the rating agencies of any event of a default by the servicer actually known to a responsible officer of the trustee, and of the appointment of any successor servicer.
 
The trustee will be required to notify the depositor and the servicer if it discovers a breach of any of the representations or warranties made by the sponsor in the mortgage loan purchase agreement with respect to any mortgage loan which materially and adversely affects the value of such mortgage loan or the interests of the certificateholders in such mortgage loan.
 
See“Description of the Securities—Events of Default Under the Governing Agreement and Rights Upon Events of Default” in the prospectus.
 
Limitations on the Trustee’s Liability
 
The trustee will not be liable under the pooling agreement:
 
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except for the performance of such duties and obligations as are specifically specified in the pooling agreement prior to the occurrence of a servicer event of default and after the curing of such servicer event of default;
 
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for an error of judgment made in good faith by a responsible officer of the trustee unless it is proved that the trustee was negligent in ascertaining the pertinent facts;
 
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for any action taken or omitted by it in good faith and believed by it to be authorized or within the discretion or rights or powers conferred upon it by the pooling agreement;
 
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for any action taken or omitted by it in good faith in accordance with the direction of the NIMS insurer, if any, or the holders of certificates evidencing at least 25% of the voting rights relating to the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the trustee, or exercising of any trust or power conferred upon the trustee under the pooling agreement;
 
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for any loss resulting from the investment of funds held in the collection account at the direction of the servicer;
 
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for any willful misconduct or negligence of any agents, custodians, nominees or attorneys appointed by the trustee to perform any of its duties (as long as such agents, custodians, nominees or attorneys are appointed with due and proper care); or
 
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to expend or risk its own funds or incur any liability in the performance of its duties if it has reasonable grounds for believing that repayment of such funds or indemnity satisfactory to it against such risk or liability is not assured to it.
 
In the absence of bad faith, the trustee may conclusively rely upon any certificates or opinions of counsel furnished to the trustee under the pooling agreement. Any such opinion of counsel will be full and complete authorization and protection in respect of any action taken or omitted to be taken by the trustee in good faith and in accordance with such opinion of counsel. The trustee may also request and rely conclusively upon and will be fully protected in acting or refraining from acting upon any resolution, certificate, statement, instrument, opinion, report, notice, request, consent, order, appraisal, bond or other document reasonably believed by it to be genuine and to have been signed or presented by the proper party and the manner of obtaining consents and evidencing the authorization of the execution of those documents will be subject to such reasonable regulations as the trustee may prescribe. The trustee will not be deemed to have knowledge or notice of any matter, including an event of default, unless actually known to a responsible officer of the trustee or unless a responsible officer of the trustee has received written notice thereof. The trustee will not be responsible for verifying, recomputing or recalculating information given to it by the servicer except as expressly required by the pooling agreement.
 
Indemnification of the Trustee
 
The trustee and any director, officer, employee or agent of the trustee will be indemnified by the trust against any loss, liability or expense incurred by the trustee arising out of or in connection with the acceptance or administration of its obligations and duties under the pooling agreement, other than any loss, liability or expense:
 
 
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in any way relating to the failure of the servicer to perform its duties and service the mortgage loans in compliance with the terms of the pooling agreement,
 
 
(ii)
that constitutes a specific liability of the trustee under certain sections of the pooling agreement, or
 
 
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incurred by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or negligence in the performance of the trustee’s duties under the pooling agreement or reckless disregard of the trustee’s obligations and duties under the pooling agreement.
 
Any amounts payable to the trustee or any director, officer, employee or agent of the trustee in respect of indemnification or pursuant to any other right of reimbursement from the trust that the trustee or any director, officer, employee or agent of the trustee may have under the pooling agreement may be withdrawn by the trustee from the distribution account at any time.
 
The indemnification provided to the trustee in the pooling agreement will not include expenses, disbursements and advances incurred or made by the trustee, including the compensation and the expenses and disbursements of its agents and counsel, in the ordinary course of the trustee’s performance in accordance with the provisions of the pooling agreement. The servicer is required to indemnify the trustee against any loss, liability or expense resulting from a breach of the servicer’s obligations and duties under the pooling agreement, including its failure to perform its duties and service the mortgage loans in accordance with the terms of the pooling agreement.
 
The indemnification provided to the trustee in the pooling agreement will be subject to monthly and aggregate limits in the case of certain legal fees and expenses associated with certain third party claims. The failure of the trustee to incur this type of expense in excess of the limits specified in the pooling agreement could result in greater harm, loss or liability being incurred by the trust than might otherwise be the case. By accepting their certificates, the certificateholders agree to hold the trustee harmless for any consequences to the certificateholders resulting from any failure of the trustee to incur, in excess of the specified limits, any expenses that are limited by the pooling agreement.
 
Resignation and Removal of the Trustee
 
The trustee may at any time resign by giving written notice to the servicer, the NIMS insurer, if any, the depositor, and the certificateholders. Upon receiving such notice of resignation, the servicer will be required to appoint a successor trustee. If the trustee ceases to be eligible under the pooling agreement and fails to resign or if the trustee becomes incapable of acting, the servicer, with the consent of the NIMS insurer, if any, or the NIMS insurer, if any, may remove such trustee and appoint a successor trustee acceptable to the NIMS insurer, if any. The holders of certificates evidencing at least 50% of the voting rights, with the consent of the NIMS insurer, if any, may at any time remove the trustee and appoint a successor trustee.
 
Special Servicing Agreements
 
The pooling agreement will permit the servicer to enter into one or more special servicing agreements with unaffiliated owners of one or more classes of Subordinate Certificates or of a class of securities representing interests in one or more classes of Subordinate Certificates. Under those agreements, the owner may, for delinquent mortgage loans:
 
(a) instruct the servicer to start or delay foreclosure proceedings, provided that the owner deposits a specified amount of cash with the servicer, which will be available for distribution to certificateholders if liquidation proceeds are less than they otherwise may have been had the servicer acted pursuant to its normal servicing procedures;
 
(b) purchase those delinquent mortgage loans from the trust immediately before the beginning of foreclosure proceedings at a price equal to the aggregate outstanding principal balance of the mortgage loans, plus accrued interest at the applicable mortgage interest rates through the last day of the month in which the mortgage loans are purchased; and/or
 
(c) assume all of the servicing rights and obligations for the delinquent mortgage loans so long as (i) the servicer has the right to transfer the servicing rights and obligations of the mortgage loans to another servicer and (ii) the owner will service the mortgage loans according to the servicer’s servicing guidelines.
 
THE CUSTODIAN
 
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company (“DBNTC”) will act as custodian for the trust. DBNTC is a national banking association which has an office in Santa Ana, California. DBNTC has performed this custodial role in numerous mortgage-backed transactions since 1991.
 
DBNTC will maintain the mortgage files in secure, fire-resistant facilities. DBNTC will not physically segregate the mortgage files from other mortgage files in DBNTC’s custody but will be kept in shared facilities. However, DBNTC’s proprietary document tracking system will show the location within DBNTC’s facilities of each mortgage file and will show that the mortgage loan documents are held by the custodian on behalf of the trust. DBNTC has no pending legal proceedings that would materially affect its ability to perform its duties as custodian. DBNTC may perform certain of its obligations through one or more third party vendors. However, DBNTC shall remain liable for the duties and obligations required of it under the related custodial agreement.
 
DBNTC is providing the foregoing information at the depositor’s request in order to assist the depositor with the preparation of its disclosure documents to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation AB. Otherwise, the custodian has not participated in the preparation of such disclosure documents and assumes no responsibility or liability for their contents.
 
The custodian will hold the mortgage notes, mortgages and other legal documents in the mortgage files for the benefit of the certificateholders.
 
The custodian will review each mortgage file in accordance with the review criteria specified in a custodial agreement and deliver a certification to the effect that, except as noted in the certification, all required documents have been executed and received.

 
THE DELAWARE TRUSTEE
 
General
 
Christiana Bank & Trust Company, the Delaware trustee under the pooling agreement, is a Delaware banking corporation. The Delaware trustee has served as Delaware trustee for asset-backed securities transactions involving residential mortgage loans since approximately January 2002.
 
The Delaware trustee will serve as trustee for the trust for the sole purpose of satisfying the requirement under the Delaware statutory trust statute that the trust have at least one trustee with a principal place of business in Delaware. The Delaware trustee’s duties under the pooling agreement will be limited to (i) accepting legal process served on the trust in the State of Delaware and (ii) executing any certificates with respect to the trust which the Delaware Trustee is required to execute under the Delaware statutory trust statute.
 
Limitations on the Delaware Trustee’s Liability
 
The Delaware trustee will not be liable under the pooling agreement:
 
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except for the performance of such duties and obligations as are specifically set forth in the pooling agreement;
 
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for any action taken or omitted by it in good faith and reasonably believed by it to be authorized or within the discretion or rights or powers conferred upon it by the pooling agreement; or
 
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for any action taken or omitted by it in good faith in accordance with the direction of the NIMS insurer, if any, or the holders of certificates evidencing at least 25% of the voting rights relating to the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Delaware trustee, or relating to the exercise of any trust or power conferred upon the Delaware trustee under the pooling agreement.
 
In the absence of bad faith, the Delaware trustee may conclusively rely upon any certificates or opinions of counsel furnished to the Delaware trustee under the pooling agreement. Any such opinion of counsel will be full and complete authorization and protection in respect of any action taken or omitted to be taken by the Delaware trustee in good faith and in accordance with such opinion of counsel. The Delaware trustee will not be deemed to have knowledge or notice of any matter, including an event of default, unless actually known to it or unless it has received written notice thereof.
 
Resignation and Removal of the Delaware Trustee
 
The Delaware trustee may at any time resign by giving written notice thereof to the servicer under the pooling agreement. Upon receiving such notice of resignation, the servicer will be required to appoint a successor Delaware trustee. If the Delaware trustee ceases to be eligible under the pooling agreement and fails to resign, or the Delaware trustee becomes incapable of acting, the servicer, with the consent of the NIMS insurer, if any, may remove the Delaware trustee and appoint a successor Delaware trustee. The holders of certificates evidencing at least 50% of the voting rights may at any time remove the Delaware trustee and appoint a successor Delaware trustee.
 
Any expenses associated with the resignation of the Delaware trustee will be required to be paid by the Delaware trustee, and any expenses associated with the removal of the Delaware trustee will be required to be paid by the servicer.
 
AFFILIATIONS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
 
The depositor is a direct wholly owned subsidiary of the sponsor. The sponsor is the servicer and the originator of the mortgage loans and is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Washington Mutual, Inc. The calculation agent is a direct wholly owned subsidiary of the servicer. WaMu Capital Corp., one of the underwriters, is a direct wholly owned subsidiary of the sponsor. The Delaware trustee is an affiliate of the trustee.
 
There is not currently, and there was not during the past two years, any material business relationship, agreement, arrangement, transaction or understanding that is or was entered into outside the ordinary course of business or is or was on terms other than would be obtained in an arm’s length transaction with an unrelated third party, between (a) any of the sponsor, the depositor and the trust and (b) any of the servicer, the trustee, any originator of the mortgage loans or the swap counterparty.
 
THE MORTGAGE POOL
 
The statistical information presented in this prospectus supplement relates to the mortgage loans and related mortgaged properties in each loan group as of May 1, 2007, the cut-off date. As of the cut-off date, the mortgage pool will consist of approximately 4,622 mortgage loans with an aggregate scheduled principal balance as of the cut-off date of approximately $1,152,436,233 consisting of approximately 2,416 Group I mortgage loans with an aggregate scheduled principal balance as of the cut-off date of approximately $481,856,229 and approximately 2,206 Group II mortgage loans with an aggregate scheduled principal balance as of the cut-off date of approximately $670,580,005. Prior to the closing date, mortgage loans may be removed from the mortgage pool as a result of incomplete documentation, delinquency, payment in full, insufficient collateral value or otherwise if the depositor deems such removal necessary or desirable, and may be prepaid at any time, and some mortgage loans may be added to the mortgage pool. As a result, the characteristics of the mortgage loans on the closing date may differ from the characteristics presented in this prospectus supplement; however, such differences are not expected to be material.
 
Unless otherwise noted, all statistical percentages or weighted averages presented in this prospectus supplement are measured as a percentage of the aggregate scheduled principal balance as of the cut-off date of the mortgage loans that are, as of the cut-off date, in the applicable loan group, or of the indicated subset of the mortgage loans that are, as of the cut-off date, in the applicable loan group. The “scheduled principal balance” of a mortgage loan as of any date is equal to the principal balance of that mortgage loan at its origination, less the sum of all scheduled payments in respect of principal due on that mortgage loan on or before that date, whether or not received.
 
References in this prospectus supplement to the loan-to-value ratios of the mortgage loans, in the case of junior lien mortgage loans, unless indicated otherwise, refer to the quotient of (x) the sum of the principal balance of the applicable junior lien mortgage loan and the principal balance of all mortgage indebtedness secured by any senior lien(s) on the related mortgaged property divided by (y) the value (as determined as described in this prospectus supplement, and which may not be the actual value) of such related mortgaged property.
 
General
 
WaMu Asset-Backed Certificates WaMu Series 2007-HE3 Trust (the “trust” or the “issuing entity”) will consist of a pool of residential mortgage loans, which will, in turn, consist of the Group I mortgage loans, which consist of fixed-rate and adjustable-rate, first and second lien residential mortgage loans with principal balances that conform to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loan limits, and the Group II mortgage loans, which consist of fixed-rate and adjustable-rate, first and second lien residential mortgage loans with principal balances that may or may not conform to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loan limits. The mortgage loans have original terms to maturity ranging from 10 years to 40 years and an aggregate scheduled principal balance as of the cut-off date of approximately $1,152,436,233. All of the mortgage loans will be secured by first or second mortgages or deeds of trust or other similar security instruments (each, a “mortgage”). The mortgages create first liens or second liens on one- to four-family residential properties consisting of attached or detached one- to four-family dwelling units, townhouses, planned unit developments and individual condominium units (each, a “mortgaged property”).
 
The depositor will purchase the mortgage loans from the sponsor pursuant to the mortgage loan purchase agreement (the “mortgage loan purchase agreement”) between the sponsor and the depositor. Pursuant to the pooling and servicing agreement, dated as of May 1, 2007 (the “pooling agreement”), among the depositor, the servicer, the trustee, and the Delaware trustee, the depositor will cause the mortgage loans to be assigned to the trustee for the benefit of the certificateholders. See “The Trust—Assignment of the Mortgage Loans and Other Asset to the Trust” in this prospectus supplement.
 
Each of the mortgage loans was, or will be, selected from the sponsor’s portfolio of mortgage loans. The mortgage loans were, or will be, originated by the sponsor or acquired by the sponsor in the secondary market or from one of its affiliates in the ordinary course of its business and were, or will be, underwritten or re-underwritten by the sponsor generally in accordance with the WMB sub-prime underwriting standards as described under “Underwriting of the Mortgage Loans” in this prospectus supplement.
 
No proceeds from any mortgage loan were, or will be, used to finance single-premium credit insurance policies.
 
Each mortgage loan will accrue interest at the fixed rate or adjustable rate calculated as specified under the terms of the related mortgage note.
 
Approximately 20.51% of the mortgage loans are fixed-rate mortgage loans that have mortgage rates that are fixed for the life of the related mortgage loan.
 
Approximately 79.49% of the mortgage loans are adjustable-rate mortgage loans. Each adjustable-rate mortgage loan accrues interest at a mortgage rate that adjusts from time to time as described below. Generally, the adjustable-rate mortgage loans provide for semi-annual adjustment of their mortgage rates and for corresponding adjustments to the monthly payment amount due on the mortgage loans, in each case on each adjustment date applicable to the mortgage loan; provided, that the first adjustment of the mortgage rates for approximately 0.01% of the mortgage loans (by aggregate scheduled principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the cut-off date) will not occur until six-months after the date of origination, the first adjustment for the adjustable-rate mortgage loans will occur within an initial period of two years, in the case of approximately 60.51% of the mortgage loans, three years, in the case of approximately 12.46% of the mortgage loans and five years, in the case of approximately 6.51% of the mortgage loans. On each adjustment date for each adjustable-rate mortgage loan, the mortgage rate will be adjusted to equal the sum, rounded to the nearest or next highest multiple of 0.125%, of six-month LIBOR and a related fixed percentage amount specified in the mortgage note (“gross margin”).
 
The mortgage rate on each adjustable-rate mortgage loan will not decrease or increase on the first related adjustment date by more than a stated percentage specified in the related mortgage note on the first related adjustment date (“initial periodic rate cap”) and will not increase or decrease by more than a stated percentage specified in the related mortgage note on any adjustment date after that (“subsequent periodic rate cap”). The adjustable-rate mortgage loans have a weighted average initial periodic rate cap of approximately 2.145% per annum and a weighted average subsequent periodic rate cap of approximately 1.023% per annum. Each mortgage rate on each adjustable-rate mortgage loan will not exceed a specified maximum mortgage rate over the life of such mortgage loan or be less than a specified minimum mortgage rate over the life of such mortgage loan. Effective with the first monthly payment due on each adjustable-rate mortgage loan after each related adjustment date, the monthly payment amount will be adjusted to an amount that will amortize fully the outstanding scheduled principal balance of the related mortgage loan over its remaining term, and pay interest at the mortgage rate as so adjusted. Due to the application of the periodic rate caps and the maximum mortgage rates, the mortgage rate on each such adjustable-rate mortgage loan, as adjusted on any related adjustment date, may be less than the sum of the index and the related gross margin, rounded as described in this prospectus supplement. None of the adjustable-rate mortgage loans permits the related mortgagor to convert the adjustable mortgage rate to a fixed mortgage rate. With respect to the adjustable-rate mortgage loans, the “index” is generally the average of interbank offered rates for six month U.S. dollar deposits in the London market based on quotations of major banks, and most recently available as of a day specified in the related note as published in the Western Edition of The Wall Street Journal (“six-month LIBOR”). If the index is no longer published or is otherwise unavailable, the servicer will select an alternative index which is based upon comparable information.
 
Approximately 6.61%, 1.69%, 2.21% and 0.05% of the mortgage loans require the mortgagors to make monthly payments only of accrued interest for the first two, three, five or seven years, respectively, following origination. At the end of such periods, the monthly payments on each such interest only mortgage loan will be recalculated to provide for amortization of the principal balance by the maturity date and payment of interest at the then-current mortgage rate. With respect to such mortgage loans, the related mortgage rate is fixed for the related interest only period following origination and adjusts based on six-month LIBOR with semi-annual adjustments after the initial fixed period.
 
Approximately 80.57% of the mortgage loans provide for payment by the mortgagor of a prepayment charge in limited circumstances on certain prepayments. See Appendix A for tables showing prepayment charge terms of the mortgage loans by loan group. Generally, the mortgage loans with prepayment charges provide for the payment of a penalty in connection with certain voluntary, full or partial prepayments made within a period of time specified in the related mortgage note and generally ranging from one year to five years from the date of origination of such mortgage loan. The amount of the applicable prepayment charge, to the extent permitted under applicable law, is as provided in the related mortgage note. Under certain circumstances described in the pooling agreement, the servicer may waive a prepayment charge. Regardless of the terms of the mortgage note, the servicer will not collect any prepayment charges required to be paid more than three years after the origination of the mortgage loan. All prepayment charge payments remitted to the trust with respect to voluntary full prepayments will be distributed to the holders of the Class P Certificates. The holders of the Class P Certificates will not receive any prepayment charge payments with respect to voluntary partial prepayments; each such payment will be retained by the servicer as additional servicing compensation. No prepayment charge payments will be available for distribution to holders of the other classes of certificates. Investors should conduct their own analysis of the effect, if any, that the prepayment charges, and decisions by the servicer with respect to the waiver of prepayment charges, may have on the prepayment performance of the mortgage loans. The depositor makes no representations as to the effect that the prepayment charges, and decisions by the servicer with respect to the waiver of prepayment charges, may have on the prepayment performance of the mortgage loans.
 
Approximately 40.80% of the mortgage loans had loan-to-value ratios at origination in excess of 80%. No mortgage loan had a loan-to-value ratio at origination in excess of 100%, and the weighted average loan-to-value ratio of the mortgage loans at origination was approximately 80.72%. There can be no assurance that the loan-to-value ratio of any mortgage loan determined at any time after origination is less than or equal to its original loan-to-value ratio. Additionally, the servicer’s determination of the value of a mortgaged property used in the calculation of the loan-to-value ratios of the mortgage loans may differ from the appraised value of such mortgaged property or the actual value of such mortgaged property.
 
Approximately 45.84% of the mortgage loans are balloon mortgage loans.
 
All of the mortgage loans have a scheduled payment due each month on the first day of the month (the “due date”).
 
The weighted average remaining term to maturity of the mortgage loans was approximately 360 months as of the cut-off date. None of the mortgage loans had a first due date prior to January 1, 2002 or after June 1, 2007 or will have a remaining term to maturity of less than 117 months or greater than 479 months as of the cut-off date. The latest maturity date of any mortgage loan is April 1, 2047. Approximately 2.91% of the mortgage loans had an original term to maturity of 480 months.
 
The Class I-A Certificates will generally represent interests in the Group I mortgage loans, and the Class II-A1 Certificates, the Class II-A2 Certificates, the Class II-A3 Certificates, the Class II-A4 Certificates and the Class II-A5 Certificates will generally represent interests in the Group II mortgage loans. The Mezzanine Certificates will represent interests in all mortgage loans. Information about the characteristics of the mortgage loans in each such group is described under “The Group I Mortgage Loans” and “The Group II Mortgage Loans” below.
 
The Group I Mortgage Loans
 
The Group I mortgage loans consist of approximately 2,416 mortgage loans and have an aggregate scheduled principal balance as of the cut-off date of approximately $481,856,229. Approximately 98.78% of the Group I mortgage loans are secured by first liens on the related mortgaged property and approximately 1.22% of the Group I mortgage loans are secured by second liens on the related mortgaged property.
 
Approximately 25.31% of the Group I mortgage loans are fixed-rate mortgage loans, and approximately 74.69% of the Group I mortgage loans are adjustable-rate mortgage loans. The first adjustment for the adjustable-rate Group I mortgage loans will occur within an initial period of two years, in the case of approximately 57.67% of the Group I mortgage loans, three years, in the case of approximately 15.34% of the Group I mortgage loans and five years, in the case of approximately 1.68% of the Group I mortgage loans. The adjustable-rate Group I mortgage loans have a weighted average initial periodic rate cap of approximately 2.204% per annum and a weighted average subsequent periodic rate cap of approximately 1.026% per annum.
 
Approximately 1.81%, 0.65% and 0.29% of the Group I mortgage loans have interest only-periods of two, three and five years, respectively, following the date of origination.
 
Approximately 78.99% of the Group I mortgage loans provide for payment by the mortgagor of a prepayment charge in limited circumstances on certain prepayments.
 
Approximately 40.89% of the Group I mortgage loans had loan-to-value ratios at origination in excess of 80%. No Group I mortgage loan had a loan-to-value ratio at origination in excess of 100%, and the weighted average loan-to-value ratio of the Group I mortgage loans at origination was approximately 79.10%.
 
Approximately 46.06% of the Group I mortgage loans are balloon mortgage loans.
 
The weighted average remaining term to maturity of the Group I mortgage loans was approximately 361 months as of the cut-off date. None of the Group I mortgage loans had a first due date prior to October 1, 2006 or after June 1, 2007 or will have a remaining term to maturity of less than 119 months or greater than 479 months as of the cut-off date. The latest maturity date of any Group I mortgage loan is April 1, 2047. Approximately 2.94% of the Group I mortgage loans had an original term to maturity of 480 months.
 
The average principal balance of the Group I mortgage loans at origination was approximately $199,588. The average scheduled principal balance of the Group I mortgage loans as of the cut-off date was approximately $199,444. No Group I mortgage loan had a scheduled principal balance as of the cut-off date greater than $777,464 or less than $14,993.
 
The Group I mortgage loans had a weighted average credit score of approximately 608. The credit scores for the Group I mortgage loans ranged from a minimum credit score of 499 to a maximum credit score of 810. See“Underwriting of the Mortgage Loans.”
 
The Group I mortgage loans had mortgage rates as of the cut-off date of not less than 5.650% per annum and not more than 12.700% per annum and the weighted average mortgage rate of the Group I mortgage loans was approximately 8.379% per annum as of the cut-off date.
 
As of the cut-off date, the adjustable-rate Group I mortgage loans had gross margins ranging from 4.990% per annum to 7.250% per annum, minimum mortgage rates ranging from 5.650% per annum to 11.950% per annum and maximum mortgage rates ranging from 11.650% per annum to 17.950% per annum. As of the cut-off date, the adjustable-rate Group I mortgage loans had a weighted average gross margin of approximately 5.683% per annum, a weighted average minimum mortgage rate of approximately 8.462% per annum and a weighted average maximum mortgage rate of approximately 14.462% per annum. The first adjustment date following the cut-off date on any adjustable-rate Group I mortgage loan will occur on September 1, 2008, and the weighted average time until the first adjustment date for the adjustable-rate Group I mortgage loans following the cut-off date is approximately 26 months.
 
The Group I mortgage loans are expected to have the characteristics as of the cut-off date (the sum in any column may not equal the total indicated due to rounding) described under “Group I Mortgage Loan Tables” in Appendix A (which is incorporated by reference into this prospectus supplement).
 
The Group II Mortgage Loans
 
The Group II mortgage loans consist of approximately 2,206 mortgage loans and have an aggregate scheduled principal balance as of the cut-off date of approximately $670,580,005. Approximately 94.05% of the Group II mortgage loans are secured by first liens on the related mortgaged property and approximately 5.95% of the Group II mortgage loans are secured by second liens on the related mortgaged property.
 
Approximately 17.06% of the Group II mortgage loans are fixed-rate mortgage loans, and approximately 82.94% of the Group II mortgage loans are adjustable-rate mortgage loans. The first adjustment for the adjustable rate Group II mortgage loans will occur within an initial period of six-months, in the case of approximately 0.02% of the Group II mortgage loans, two years, in the case of approximately 62.55% of the Group II mortgage loans, three years, in the case of approximately 10.39% of the Group II mortgage loans and five years, in the case of approximately 9.98% of the Group II mortgage loans. The adjustable-rate Group II mortgage loans have a weighted average initial periodic rate cap of approximately 2.107% per annum and a weighted average subsequent periodic rate cap of approximately 1.021% per annum.
 
Approximately 10.07%, 2.43%, 3.59% and 0.09% of the Group II mortgage loans have interest only-periods of two, three, five and seven years, respectively, following the date of origination.
 
Approximately 81.71% of the Group II mortgage loans provide for payment by the mortgagor of a prepayment charge in limited circumstances on certain prepayments.
 
Approximately 40.73% of the Group II mortgage loans had loan-to-value ratios at origination in excess of 80%. No Group II mortgage loan had a loan-to-value ratio at origination in excess of 100%, and the weighted average loan-to-value ratio of the Group II mortgage loans at origination was approximately 81.89%.
 
Approximately 45.67% of the Group II mortgage loans are balloon mortgage loans.
 
The weighted average remaining term to maturity of the Group II mortgage loans was approximately 359 months as of the cut-off date. None of the Group II mortgage loans had a first due date prior to January 1, 2002 or after June 1, 2007 or will have a remaining term to maturity of less than 117 months or greater than 479 months as of the cut-off date. The latest maturity date of any Group II mortgage loan is April 1, 2047. Approximately 2.88% of the Group II mortgage loans had an original term to maturity of 480 months.
 
The average principal balance of the Group II mortgage loans at origination was approximately $304,967. The average scheduled principal balance of the Group II mortgage loans as of the cut-off date was approximately $303,980. No Group II mortgage loans had a principal balance as of the cut-off date greater than $1,299,498 or less than $3,350.
 
The Group II mortgage loans had a weighted average credit score of approximately 629. The credit scores for the Group II mortgage loans ranged from a minimum credit score of 460 to a maximum credit score of 801. See “Underwriting of the Mortgage Loans.”
 
The Group II mortgage loans had mortgage rates as of the cut-off date of not less than 5.675% per annum and not more than 13.850% per annum and the weighted average mortgage rate of the Group II mortgage loans was approximately 8.442% per annum as of the cut-off date.
 
As of the cut-off date, the adjustable-rate Group II mortgage loans had gross margins ranging from 4.250% per annum to 7.250% per annum, minimum mortgage rates ranging from 5.675% per annum to 12.900% per annum and maximum mortgage rates ranging from 11.675% per annum to 18.900% per annum. As of the cut-off date, the adjustable-rate Group II mortgage loans had a weighted average gross margin of approximately 5.521% per annum, a weighted average minimum mortgage rate of approximately 8.301% per annum and a weighted average maximum mortgage rate of approximately 14.300% per annum. The first adjustment date following the cut-off date on any adjustable-rate Group II mortgage loan occurs on June 1, 2007, and the weighted average time until the first adjustment date for the adjustable-rate Group II mortgage loans following the cut-off date is approximately 28 months.
 
The Group II mortgage loans are expected to have the characteristics as of the cut-off date (the sum in any column may not equal the total indicated due to rounding) described under “Group II Mortgage Loan Tables” in Appendix A (which is incorporated by reference into this prospectus supplement).
 
Representations and Warranties Regarding the Mortgage Loans
 
Under the mortgage loan purchase agreement pursuant to which the sponsor will sell the mortgage loans to the depositor, the sponsor will make representations and warranties in respect of the mortgage loans, which representations and warranties the depositor will assign to the trust pursuant to the pooling agreement. Among those representations and warranties are the following:
 
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Each mortgage is a valid and enforceable first or second lien on the mortgaged property, except as provided in the mortgage loan purchase agreement;
 
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Immediately prior to the assignment of the mortgage loans to the depositor, the sponsor had good title to, and was the sole legal and beneficial owner of, each mortgage loan, free and clear of any pledge, lien, encumbrance or security interest and has full right and authority, subject to no interest or participation of, or agreement with, any other party to sell and assign the mortgage loan;
 
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With respect to each mortgage loan, the related mortgagor will not fail or has not failed to make the first monthly payment due under the terms of the mortgage loan by the second succeeding due date after the due date on which such monthly payment was due;
 
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There are no mortgage loans with respect to which the monthly payment due thereon in April 2007 had not been made, none of the mortgage loans has been contractually delinquent for more than 30 days more than once during the preceding twelve months and, no mortgage loan has ever experienced a delinquency of 60 or more days since the origination thereof;
 
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There are no delinquent tax or assessments liens against any mortgaged property;
 
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There is no valid offset, defense or counterclaim to any mortgage note or mortgage;
 
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Each mortgaged property is free of material damage and at least in average repair;
 
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Each mortgage loan at origination complied in all material respects with applicable local, state and federal laws, including, without limitation, predatory and abusive lending usury, equal credit opportunity, real estate settlement procedures, truth-in-lending and disclosure laws;
 
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A lender’s policy of title insurance together with a condominium endorsement and extended coverage endorsement, if applicable, and, with respect to each adjustable rate mortgage loan, an adjustable rate mortgage endorsement in an amount at least equal to the balance of the mortgage loan as of the cut-off date or a commitment (binder) to issue the same was effective on the date of the origination of each mortgage loan, and each such policy is valid and remains in full force and effect;
 
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The loan-to-value ratio for each mortgage loan was no greater than 100% at the time of origination;
 
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The improvements upon each mortgage property are covered by a valid and existing hazard insurance policy required under the mortgage loan purchase agreement;
 
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The mortgage note and the related mortgage are genuine, and each is the legal, valid and binding obligation of the mortgagor enforceable against the mortgagor by the mortgagee or its representative in accordance with its terms, except only as such enforcement may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and by law; and
 
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Each mortgage loan constitutes a qualified mortgage within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(3) of the Code.
 
Under the pooling agreement, the depositor will make the following representation and warranty to the trust in respect of the mortgage loans:
 
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Immediately prior to the sale and assignment by the depositor to the trustee on behalf of the trust of each mortgage loan, the depositor had good and marketable title to each mortgage loan, subject to no prior lien, claim, participation interest, mortgage, security interest, pledge, charge or other encumbrance or other interest of any nature; and
 
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As of the closing date, the depositor has transferred all of its right, title and interest in the mortgage loans to the trustee on behalf of the trust.
 
Pursuant to the pooling agreement, the depositor will represent and warrant to the trust that, as of the closing date, the trust will be the legal owner of each mortgage loan, free and clear of any encumbrance or lien (other than (i) any lien arising before the depositor’s purchase of the mortgage loan from the sponsor and (ii) any lien under the pooling agreement).
 
In the event of a material breach of the representations and warranties made by the sponsor or the depositor, the sponsor or the depositor will be required to either cure the breach in all material respects, repurchase the affected mortgage loan or substitute for the affected mortgage loan. In the event that a required loan document is not included in the mortgage files for the mortgage loans, the sponsor generally will also be required to either cure the defect or repurchase or substitute for the affected mortgage loan. The repurchase price for each mortgage loan repurchased by the sponsor or the depositor, as applicable, will be equal to the stated principal balance of that mortgage loan as of the date of purchase, plus all accrued and unpaid interest on that mortgage loan, computed at the applicable mortgage rate through the end of the calendar month in which the purchase is effected, plus the amount of any unreimbursed advances and servicing advances made by the servicer, plus in the case of a mortgage loan required to be purchased because that mortgage loan is in breach of the representation that it is in compliance with certain predatory and abusive-lending laws, any additional costs or damages incurred by the trust as assignee or purchaser of that mortgage loan. The proceeds of the purchase will be treated as a prepayment of the mortgage loan for purposes of distributions to certificateholders. See “The Trust—Assignment of the Mortgage Loans and Other Assets to the Trust” in this prospectus supplement for a description of the requirements with respect to substitutions of mortgage loans.
 
Criteria for Selection of Mortgage Loans
 
The sponsor selected the mortgage loans from among its portfolio of mortgage loans held for sale based on a variety of considerations, including type of mortgage loan, geographic concentration, range of mortgage interest rates, principal balance, credit scores and other characteristics described in Appendix A (which is incorporated by reference into this prospectus supplement) to this prospectus supplement, and taking into account investor preferences and the depositor’s objective of obtaining the most favorable combination of ratings on the certificates.
 
DESCRIPTION OF THE CERTIFICATES
 
General
 
The offered certificates will be issued pursuant to the pooling agreement. Summaries of the specific terms and provisions pursuant to which such certificates will be issued are presented below. The following summaries do not purport to be complete and are subject to, and are qualified in their entirety by reference to, the provisions of the pooling agreement. When particular provisions or terms used in the pooling agreement are referred to, the actual provisions (including definitions of terms) are incorporated by reference.
 
The WaMu Asset-Backed Certificates WaMu Series 2007-HE3 Trust will consist of the following classes:
 
·  Class I-A
·  Class II-A1
·  Class II-A2
·  Class II-A3
·  Class II-A4
·  Class II-A5
·  Class M-1
·  Class M-2
 
·  Class M-3
·  Class M-4
·  Class M-5
·  Class M-6
·  Class M-7
·  Class M-8
·  Class M-9
·  Class C
·  Class P
·  Class R
·  Class R-CX
·  Class R-PX
 
Collectively, the certificates will represent all of the beneficial interests in the trust. The certificates will have the following designations:
 
Group I Senior Certificates
 
Class I-A Certificates.
 
Group II Senior Certificates
 
Class II-A1 Certificates, Class II-A2 Certificates, Class II-A3 Certificates, Class II-A4 Certificates and Class II-A5 Certificates.
 
Class A Certificates
 
Group I Senior Certificates and Group II Senior Certificates.
 
Sequential Group II Certificates
 
Class II-A1 Certificates, Class II-A2 Certificates, Class II-A3 Certificates and Class II-A4 Certificates.
 
Mezzanine Certificates
 
Class M-1 Certificates, Class M-2 Certificates, Class M-3 Certificates, Class M-4 Certificates, Class M-5 Certificates, Class M-6 Certificates, Class M-7 Certificates, Class M-8 Certificates and Class M-9 Certificates.
 
Residual Certificates
 
Class R Certificates, Class R-CX Certificates and Class R-PX Certificates.
 
Certificates
 
Class A Certificates, Mezzanine Certificates, Class C Certificates, Class P Certificates and Residual Certificates.
 
Subordinate Certificates
 
Mezzanine Certificates and Class C Certificates.
 
Only the Class A Certificates and the Mezzanine Certificates are offered by this prospectus supplement. The Class C Certificates, the Class P Certificates and the Residual Certificates are not offered by this prospectus supplement.
 
The Class I-A Certificates will generally represent interests in the Group I mortgage loans, and the Class II-A1 Certificates, the Class II-A2 Certificates, the Class II-A3 Certificates, the Class II-A4 Certificates and the Class II-A5 Certificates will generally represent interests in the Group II mortgage loans. The Mezzanine Certificates will represent interests in all of the mortgage loans.
 
The Class A Certificates and the Mezzanine Certificates will have the original certificate principal balances specified on page S-2 of this prospectus supplement. The original certificate principal balance of the Class C Certificates will be approximately $52,437,133, which will be equal to the excess of the aggregate principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the cut-off date over the original certificate principal balances of the Class A Certificates, the Mezzanine Certificates and the Class P Certificates. The Class P Certificates will have an original certificate principal balance of $100 and will not bear interest. The Class P Certificates will be entitled to all prepayment charges received in respect of voluntary prepayments in full and the servicer will be entitled to all prepayment charges received in respect of voluntary prepayments in part on the related mortgage loans, and such amounts will not be available for distribution to the holders of the offered certificates. The Residual Certificates will not have original certificate principal balances and will not bear interest.
 
The offered certificates will be issued in book-entry form as described below. The offered certificates will be issued in minimum denominations of $25,000 original certificate principal balance and integral multiples of $1.00 in excess thereof. The “last scheduled distribution date” for the offered certificates is in May 2037. It is intended that the amounts deposited in the final maturity reserve account will be sufficient to retire the offered certificates on the last scheduled distribution date, even though mortgage loans having 40-year original terms to maturity may remain outstanding. The actual final distribution date for the offered certificates may occur earlier or later, and could be significantly earlier, than the last scheduled distribution date.
 
Distributions on the offered certificates will be made by the trustee on the 25th day of each month, or if such day is not a business day, on the first business day after that, commencing in June 2007 (each, a “distribution date”), to the persons in whose names such certificates are registered at the close of business on the related record date. The “record date” for the offered certificates and any distribution date (for so long as they are book-entry certificates) is the business day immediately preceding such distribution date and the “record date” for any book-entry certificate that becomes a definitive certificate is the last business day of the month immediately preceding the month in which the related distribution date occurs.
 
A NIMS policy may be issued by the NIMS insurer covering certain payments to be made on NIMS which may be issued by an affiliate of the depositor or by one or more entities sponsored by an affiliate of the depositor after the closing date. The NIMS are not offered hereby and, if issued, the NIMS would be backed, in whole or in part, by cashflow received on the Class C Certificates and the Class P Certificates, which are not offered hereby. The NIMS, if issued, would not be backed by the trust (other than by the interests represented by the Class C Certificates and the Class P Certificates) or by any of the offered certificates.
 
Book Entry Certificates
 
The offered certificates will be “book-entry certificates” (for so long as they are registered in the name of the applicable depository or its nominee). Persons acquiring beneficial ownership interests in the book-entry certificates (“certificate owners”) will hold such certificates through The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) in the United States, or, upon request, through Clearstream Banking Luxembourg, formerly known as Cedelbank SA (“Clearstream”), or the Euroclear System (“Euroclear”) in Europe, if they are participants of such systems, or indirectly through organizations which are participants in such systems. The book-entry certificates will be issued in one or more certificates which equal the aggregate certificate principal balance of such certificates and will initially be registered in the name of Cede & Co., the nominee of DTC. See “Description of the Securities—Form of Securities” in the accompanying prospectus for a description of the book-entry system.
 
Definitive Certificates
 
Definitive certificates will be issued to certificate owners of the book-entry certificates, or their nominees, rather than to DTC or its nominee, only if (a) DTC or the depositor advises the trustee in writing that DTC is no longer willing, qualified or able to discharge properly its responsibilities as nominee and depository with respect to the book-entry certificates and the depositor or the trustee is unable to locate a qualified successor, (b) the depositor notifies the trustee and DTC of its intent to terminate the book-entry system through DTC and, upon receipt of notice of such intent from DTC, the participants with a position in the book-entry certificates agree to initiate such termination or (c) after the occurrence of a Servicer Event of Default (as defined in the pooling agreement), certificate owners having percentage interests aggregating not less than 51% of the book-entry certificates advise the trustee and DTC through the financial intermediaries and the DTC participants in writing that the continuation of a book-entry system through DTC (or a successor thereto) is no longer in the best interests of certificate owners.
 
The trustee or its paying agent, if any, will make distributions of principal and interest on the definitive certificates directly to holders of those definitive certificates in accordance with the pooling agreement procedures described in this prospectus supplement. Distributions of principal and interest on each distribution date will be made to holders in whose names certificates were registered at the close of business on the related record date. Distributions will be made by wire transfer in immediately available funds for the account of each holder of a certificate or, if a holder has not provided wire instructions at least five business days prior to the related record date, by check mailed to the address of the holder as it appears on the register maintained by the trustee. The final payment on any certificate will be made only on presentation and surrender of the certificate at the offices of the trustee or its agent or such office or agency as is specified in the notice of final distribution to holders of certificates being retired.
 
Definitive certificates will be transferable and exchangeable at the office or agency of the trustee maintained for that purpose, which initially shall be Citibank, N.A., Corporate Agency and Trust, 111 Wall Street, 15th Floor, New York, New York 10005, Attn: Transfer Desk (WaMu 2007-HE3). No service charge may be imposed for any registration of transfer or exchange, but the trustee may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge imposed in connection with registration of transfer or exchange.
 
Allocation of Available Funds
 
Distributions with respect to the offered certificates will be made on each distribution date primarily from available funds. With respect to any distribution date, funds available for distribution to the certificateholders (“available funds”) will be equal to the sum of the following amounts with respect to the mortgage loans, net of amounts payable or reimbursable to the servicer, the Delaware trustee, the custodian or the trustee from the trust: (i) the aggregate amount of monthly payments on the mortgage loans due on the related due date and received by the determination date, after deduction of the servicing fee for such distribution date and any accrued and unpaid servicing fees in respect of any prior distribution dates, (ii) certain unscheduled payments in respect of the mortgage loans, including any prepayments, insurance proceeds, net liquidation proceeds, subsequent recoveries, termination price deposits and proceeds from repurchases of and substitutions for such mortgage loans occurring during the related prepayment period, excluding prepayment charges and any prepayment interest excess, (iii) amounts transferred from the interest coverage account and (iv)  payments from the servicer in connection with advances and prepayment interest shortfalls for such distribution date. The holders of the Class P Certificates will be entitled to all prepayment charges received in respect of voluntary prepayments in full and the servicer will be entitled to all prepayment charges received in respect of voluntary prepayments in part on the mortgage loans, and such amounts will not be part of available funds or available for distribution with respect to the offered certificates.
 
The Class I-A Certificates will generally represent interests in the Group I mortgage loans, and the Class II-A1 Certificates, the Class II-A2 Certificates, the Class II-A3 Certificates, the Class II-A4 Certificates and the Class II-A5 Certificates will generally represent interests in the Group II mortgage loans. The Mezzanine Certificates will represent interests in all of the mortgage loans.
 

 



Interest Distributions on the Offered Certificates
 
On each distribution date, the trustee will withdraw from the distribution account that portion of available funds equal to the Group I Interest Remittance Amount and the Group II Interest Remittance Amount for such distribution date, and make the following disbursements and transfers in the order of priority described below, in each case to the extent of the Group I Interest Remittance Amount or the Group II Interest Remittance Amount, as applicable, remaining for such distribution date:
 
(i) the Group I Interest Remittance Amount will be distributed as follows:
 
(A) first, to the supplemental interest trust trustee for payment to the swap counterparty, the Group I Net Swap Payment, provided a swap default with respect to the swap counterparty has not occurred and is not continuing, and any unpaid Group I Swap Termination Payment (including any amount remaining unpaid from prior distribution dates) (unless the swap counterparty is the Defaulting Party or the sole Affected Party (each as defined in the swap agreement) under certain swap termination events set forth in the pooling agreement), as applicable for the related distribution date;
 
(B) second, to the supplemental interest trust trustee for payment to the swap counterparty, the Group II Net Swap Payment, provided a swap default with respect to the swap counterparty has not occurred and is not continuing, and any unpaid Group II Swap Termination Payment (including any amount remaining unpaid from prior distribution dates) (unless the swap counterparty is the Defaulting Party or the sole Affected Party (each as defined in the swap agreement) under certain swap termination events set forth in the pooling agreement), as applicable for the related distribution date to the extent not paid pursuant to clause (ii)(A) below;
 
(C) third, to the final maturity reserve account, the Group I Final Maturity Reserve Amount, if any, for such distribution date;
 
(D) fourth, to the final maturity reserve account, the Group II Final Maturity Reserve Amount, if any, for such distribution date, to the extent not paid pursuant to clause (ii)(C) below;
 
(E) fifth, to the Class I-A Certificates, the Monthly Interest Distributable Amount and any Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amount for such class; and
 
(F) sixth, concurrently, to the Class II-A1 Certificates, the Class II-A2 Certificates, the Class II-A3 Certificates, the Class II-A4 Certificates and the Class II-A5 Certificates, the Monthly Interest Distributable Amount and any Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amount for such classes, in each case, to the extent not paid pursuant to clause (ii)(E) below, allocated among the Class II-A1 Certificates, the Class II-A2 Certificates, the Class II-A3 Certificates, the Class II-A4 Certificates and the Class II-A5 Certificates, pro rata, based on their respective entitlements.
 
(ii) the Group II Interest Remittance Amount will be distributed as follows:
 
(A) first, to the supplemental interest trust trustee for payment to the swap counterparty, the Group II Net Swap Payment, provided a swap default with respect to the swap counterparty has not occurred and is not continuing, and any unpaid Group II Swap Termination Payment (including any amount remaining unpaid from prior distribution dates) (unless the swap counterparty is the Defaulting Party or the sole Affected Party (each as defined in the swap agreement) under certain swap termination events set forth in the pooling agreement), as applicable for the related distribution date;
 
(B) second, to the supplemental interest trust trustee for payment to the swap counterparty, the Group I Net Swap Payment, provided a swap default with respect to the swap counterparty has not occurred and is not continuing, and any unpaid Group I Swap Termination Payment (including any amount remaining unpaid from prior distribution dates) (unless the swap counterparty is the Defaulting Party or the sole Affected Party (each as defined in the swap agreement) under certain swap termination events set forth in the pooling agreement), as applicable for the related distribution date to the extent not paid pursuant to clause (i)(A) above;
 
(C) third, to the final maturity reserve account, the Group II Final Maturity Reserve Amount, if any, for such distribution date;
 
(D) fourth, to the final maturity reserve account, the Group I Final Maturity Reserve Amount, if any, for such distribution date, to the extent not paid pursuant to clause (i)(C) above;
 
(E) fifth, concurrently, to the Class II-A1 Certificates, the Class II-A2 Certificates, the Class II-A3 Certificates, the Class II-A4 Certificates and the Class II-A5 Certificates, the Monthly Interest Distributable Amount and any Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amount for such classes, in each case allocated among the Class II-A1 Certificates, the Class II-A2 Certificates, the Class II-A3 Certificates, the Class II-A4 Certificates and the Class II-A5 Certificates, pro rata, based on their respective entitlements; and
 
(F) sixth, to the Class I-A Certificates, the Monthly Interest Distributable Amount and any Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amount for such class, to the extent not paid pursuant to clause (i)(E) above.
 
(iii) the sum of any Group I Interest Remittance Amount and Group II Interest Remittance Amount remaining undistributed following the distributions pursuant to clauses (i) and (ii) above will be distributed as follows:
 
first, to the Class M-1 Certificates, the related Monthly Interest Distributable Amount;
 
second, to the Class M-2 Certificates, the related Monthly Interest Distributable Amount;
 
third, to the Class M-3 Certificates, the related Monthly Interest Distributable Amount;
 
fourth, to the Class M-4 Certificates, the related Monthly Interest Distributable Amount;
 
fifth, to the Class M-5 Certificates, the related Monthly Interest Distributable Amount;
 
sixth, to the Class M-6 Certificates, the related Monthly Interest Distributable Amount;
 
seventh, to the Class M-7 Certificates, the related Monthly Interest Distributable Amount;
 
eighth, to the Class M-8 Certificates, the related Monthly Interest Distributable Amount; and
 
ninth, to the Class M-9 Certificates, the related Monthly Interest Distributable Amount. 
 
Any Group I Interest Remittance Amount and Group II Interest Remittance Amount remaining undistributed following these distributions will be used in determining the amount of Net Monthly Excess Cashflow, if any, for such distribution date.
 
On any distribution date, any shortfalls resulting from the application of the Relief Act or similar state or local law and any prepayment interest shortfalls to the extent not covered by compensating interest paid by the servicer will be allocated, first, to the Monthly Interest Distributable Amount with respect to the Class C Certificates and after that, to the Monthly Interest Distributable Amounts with respect to the offered certificates, on a pro rata basis based on the respective amounts of interest accrued on such certificates for such distribution date. The holders of the offered certificates will not be entitled to reimbursement for any prepayment interest shortfalls not covered by the compensating interest paid by the servicer or any shortfalls resulting from the application of the Relief Act or similar state or local law.
 
If on any distribution date, the offered certificates do not receive the related Monthly Interest Distributable Amount and the related Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amount, if any, then such unpaid amounts will be recoverable by the holders of such classes, with interest on such unpaid amounts, on future distribution dates, as Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amounts, subject to the priorities described in this prospectus supplement.
 
Principal Distributions on the Offered Certificates
 
On each distribution date (a) prior to the Stepdown Date or (b) on which a Trigger Event is in effect, the offered certificates will be entitled to receive distributions in respect of principal to the extent of the Group I Principal Distribution Amount and the Group II Principal Distribution Amount in the following amounts and order of priority:
 
(i) the Group I Principal Distribution Amount will be distributed as follows:
 
(A) first, to the supplemental interest trust trustee for payment to the swap counterparty, the Group I Net Swap Payment, provided a swap default with respect to the swap counterparty has not occurred and is not continuing, and any unpaid Group I Swap Termination Payment (including any amount not paid on prior distribution dates) (unless the swap counterparty is the Defaulting Party or the sole Affected Party (each as defined in the swap agreement) under certain swap termination events set forth in the pooling agreement), as applicable, remaining unpaid after giving effect to the distribution of the Group I Interest Remittance Amount and the Group II Interest Remittance Amount for such distribution date;
 
(B) second, to the supplemental interest trust trustee for payment to the swap counterparty, the Group II Net Swap Payment, provided a swap default with respect to the swap counterparty has not occurred and is not continuing, and any unpaid Group II Swap Termination Payment (including any amount not paid on prior distribution dates) (unless the swap counterparty is the Defaulting Party or the sole Affected Party (each as defined in the swap agreement) under certain swap termination events set forth in the pooling agreement), as applicable, remaining unpaid after giving effect to the distribution of the Group I Interest Remittance Amount, the Group II Interest Remittance Amount and the Group II Principal Distribution Amount for such distribution date;
 
(C)  third, to the final maturity reserve account, the Group I Final Maturity Reserve Amount, if any, remaining unpaid after giving effect to the distribution of the Group I Interest Remittance Amount and the Group II Interest Remittance Amount for such distribution date;
 
(D) fourth, to the final maturity reserve account, the Group II Final Maturity Reserve Amount, if any, remaining unpaid after giving effect to the distribution of the Group I Interest Remittance Amount, the Group II Interest Remittance Amount and the Group II Principal Distribution Amount for such distribution date;
 
(E)  fifth, to the Class I-A Certificates, until their certificate principal balance has been reduced to zero; and
 
(F) sixth, to the Group II Senior Certificates (allocated among the Group II Senior Certificates in the priority described below), until their certificate principal balances have been reduced to zero, to the extent unpaid in (ii)(E) below.
 
(ii) the Group II Principal Distribution Amount will be distributed as follows:
 
(A) first, to the supplemental interest trust trustee for payment to the swap counterparty, the Group II Net Swap Payment, provided a swap default with respect to the swap counterparty has not occurred and is not continuing, and any unpaid Group II Swap Termination Payment (including any amount not paid on prior distribution dates) (unless the swap counterparty is the Defaulting Party or the sole Affected Party (each as defined in the swap agreement) under certain swap termination events set forth in the pooling agreement), as applicable, remaining unpaid after giving effect to the distribution of the Group I Interest Remittance Amount and the Group II Interest Remittance Amount for such distribution date;
 
(B) second, to the supplemental interest trust trustee for payment to the swap counterparty, the Group I Net Swap Payment, provided a swap default with respect to the swap counterparty has not occurred and is not continuing, and any unpaid Group I Swap Termination Payment (including any amount not paid on prior distribution dates) (unless the swap counterparty is the Defaulting Party or the sole Affected Party (each as defined in the swap agreement) under certain swap termination events set forth in the pooling agreement), as applicable, remaining unpaid after giving effect to the distribution of the Group I Interest Remittance Amount, the Group II Interest Remittance Amount and the Group I Principal Distribution Amount for such distribution date;
 
(C) third, to the final maturity reserve account, the Group II Final Maturity Reserve Amount, if any, remaining unpaid after giving effect to the distribution of the Group I Interest Remittance Amount and the Group II Interest Remittance Amount for such distribution date;
 
(D) fourth, to the final maturity reserve account, the Group I Final Maturity Reserve Amount, if any, remaining unpaid after giving effect to the distribution of the Group I Interest Remittance Amount, the Group II Interest Remittance Amount and the Group I Principal Distribution Amount for such distribution date;
 
(E) fifth, to the Group II Senior Certificates (allocated among the Group II Senior Certificates in the priority described below), until their certificate principal balances have been reduced to zero; and
 
(F) sixth, to the Class I-A Certificates, until their certificate principal balance has been reduced to zero, to the extent not paid pursuant to clause (i)(E) above.
 
(iii) the sum of any Group I Principal Distribution Amount and Group II Principal Distribution Amount remaining undistributed following the distributions pursuant to clauses (i) and (ii) above will be distributed in the following order of priority:
 
first, to the Class M-1 Certificates, until their certificate principal balance has been reduced to zero;
 
second, to the Class M-2 Certificates, until their certificate principal balance has been reduced to zero;
 
third, to the Class M-3 Certificates, until their certificate principal balance has been reduced to zero;
 
fourth, to the Class M-4 Certificates, until their certificate principal balance has been reduced to zero;
 
fifth, to the Class M-5 Certificates, until their certificate principal balance has been reduced to zero;
 
sixth, to the Class M-6 Certificates, until their certificate principal balance has been reduced to zero;
 
seventh, to the Class M-7 Certificates, until their certificate principal balance has been reduced to zero;
 
eighth, to the Class M-8 Certificates, until their certificate principal balance has been reduced to zero; and
 
ninth¸ to the Class M-9 Certificates, until their certificate principal balance has been reduced to zero.
 
Any principal remaining undistributed following these distributions will be used in determining the amount of Net Monthly Excess Cashflow, if any, for such distribution date.
 
On each distribution date (a) on or after the Stepdown Date and (b) on which a Trigger Event is not in effect, the offered certificates will be entitled to receive distributions in respect of principal to the extent of the Group I Principal Distribution Amount and the Group II Principal Distribution Amount in the following amounts and order of priority (the “Post-Stepdown Monthly Principal Distribution”):
 
(i) the Group I Principal Distribution Amount will be distributed as follows:
 
(A) first, to the supplemental interest trust trustee for payment to the swap counterparty, the Group I Net Swap Payment, provided a swap default with respect to the swap counterparty has not occurred and is not continuing, and any unpaid Group I Swap Termination Payment (including any amount not paid on prior distribution dates) (unless the swap counterparty is the Defaulting Party or the sole Affected Party (each as defined in the swap agreement) under certain swap termination events set forth in the pooling agreement), as applicable, remaining unpaid after giving effect to the distribution of the Group I Interest Remittance Amount and the Group II Interest Remittance Amount for such distribution date;
 
(B) second, to the supplemental interest trust trustee for payment to the swap counterparty, the Group II Net Swap Payment, provided a swap default with respect to the swap counterparty has not occurred and is not continuing, and any unpaid Group II Swap Termination Payment (including any amount not paid on prior distribution dates) (unless the swap counterparty is the Defaulting Party or the sole Affected Party (each as defined in the swap agreement) under certain swap termination events set forth in the pooling agreement), as applicable, remaining unpaid after giving effect to the distribution of the Group I Interest Remittance Amount, the Group II Interest Remittance Amount and the Group II Principal Distribution Amount for such distribution date;
 
(C) third, to the final maturity reserve account, the Group I Final Maturity Reserve Amount, if any, remaining unpaid after giving effect to the distribution of the Group I Interest Remittance Amount and the Group II Interest Remittance Amount for such distribution date;
 
(D) fourth, to the final maturity reserve account, the Group II Final Maturity Reserve Amount, if any, remaining unpaid after giving effect to the distribution of the Group I Interest Remittance Amount, the Group II Interest Remittance Amount and the Group II Principal Distribution Amount for such distribution date;
 
(E)  fifth, to the Class I-A Certificates, the Group I Senior Principal Distribution Amount, until their certificate principal balance has been reduced to zero; and
 
(F) sixth, to the Group II Senior Certificates, the Group II Senior Principal Distribution Amount, to the extent not paid pursuant to clause (ii)(E) below (allocated among the Group II Senior Certificates in the priority described below), until their certificate principal balances have been reduced to zero.
 
(ii) the Group II Principal Distribution Amount will be distributed as follows:
 
(A) first, to the supplemental interest trust trustee for payment to the swap counterparty, the Group II Net Swap Payment, provided a swap default with respect to the swap counterparty has not occurred and is not continuing, and any unpaid Group II Swap Termination Payment (including any amount not paid on prior distribution dates) (unless the swap counterparty is the Defaulting Party or the sole Affected Party (each as defined in the swap agreement) under certain swap termination events set forth in the pooling agreement), as applicable, remaining unpaid after giving effect to the distribution of the Group I Interest Remittance Amount and the Group II Interest Remittance Amount for such distribution date;
 
(B) second, to the supplemental interest trust trustee for payment to the swap counterparty, the Group I Net Swap Payment, provided a swap default with respect to the swap counterparty has not occurred and is not continuing, and any unpaid Group I Swap Termination Payment (including any amount not paid on prior distribution dates) (unless the swap counterparty is the Defaulting Party or the sole Affected Party (each as defined in the swap agreement) under certain swap termination events set forth in the pooling agreement), as applicable, remaining unpaid after giving effect to the distribution of the Group I Interest Remittance Amount, the Group II Interest Remittance Amount and the Group I Principal Distribution Amount for such distribution date;
 
(C) third, to the final maturity reserve account, the Group II Final Maturity Reserve Amount, if any, remaining unpaid after giving effect to the distribution of the Group I Interest Remittance Amount and the Group II Interest Remittance Amount for such distribution date;
 
(D) fourth, to the final maturity reserve account, the Group I Final Maturity Reserve Amount, if any, remaining unpaid after giving effect to the distribution of the Group I Interest Remittance Amount, the Group II Interest Remittance Amount and the Group I Principal Distribution Amount for such distribution date;
 
(E) fifth, to the Group II Senior Certificates, the Group II Senior Principal Distribution Amount (allocated among the Group II Senior Certificates in the priority described below), until their certificate principal balances have been reduced to zero; and
 
(F) sixth, to the Class I-A Certificates, the Group I Senior Principal Distribution Amount, to the extent not paid pursuant to clause (i)(E) above, until their certificate principal balance has been reduced to zero.
 
(iii)  the sum of any Group I Principal Distribution Amount and Group II Principal Distribution Amount remaining undistributed following the distribution pursuant to clauses (i) and (ii) above will be distributed in the following order of priority:
 
first, to the Class M-1 Certificates, the Class M-1 Principal Distribution Amount, until their certificate principal balance has been reduced to zero;
 
second, to the Class M-2 Certificates, the Class M-2 Principal Distribution Amount, until their certificate principal balance has been reduced to zero;
 
third, to the Class M-3 Certificates, the Class M-3 Principal Distribution Amount, until their certificate principal balance has been reduced to zero; 
 
fourth, to the Class M-4 Certificates, the Class M-4 Principal Distribution Amount, until their certificate principal balance has been reduced to zero;
 
fifth, to the Class M-5 Certificates, the Class M-5 Principal Distribution Amount, until their certificate principal balance has been reduced to zero;
 
sixth, to the Class M-6 Certificates, the Class M-6 Principal Distribution Amount, until their certificate principal balance has been reduced to zero;
 
seventh, to the Class M-7 Certificates, the Class M-7 Principal Distribution Amount, until their certificate principal balance has been reduced to zero;
 
eighth, to the Class M-8 Certificates, the Class M-8 Principal Distribution Amount, until their certificate principal balance has been reduced to zero; and
 
ninth, to the Class M-9 Certificates, the Class M-9 Principal Distribution Amount, until their certificate principal balance has been reduced to zero.
 
Any principal remaining undistributed following these distributions will be used in determining the amount of Net Monthly Excess Cashflow, if any, for such distribution date.
 
With respect to the Group II Senior Certificates, all principal distributions will be allocated to the Class II-A5 Certificates and the Sequential Group II Certificates, pro rata, based on its certificate principal balance (with respect to the Class II-A5 Certificates) or based on their aggregate certificate principal balance (with respect to the Sequential Group II Certificates). All principal distributions will be allocated to the Sequential Group II Certificates, sequentially, to the Class II-A1 Certificates, the Class II-A2 Certificates, the Class II-A3 Certificates and the Class II-A4 Certificates, in each case, until their certificate principal balances have been reduced to zero, with the exception that beginning on the first distribution date on or after which the certificate principal balances of the Mezzanine Certificates have been reduced to zero and the Net Monthly Excess Cashflow and Overcollateralized Amount for such distribution date are insufficient to cover realized losses on the Group II mortgage loans, principal distributions among the Group II Senior Certificates will be allocated, pro rata, based on their certificate principal balances, in each case, until their certificate principal balances have been reduced to zero.
 
The allocation of distributions in respect of principal to the Class A Certificates on each distribution date (a) prior to the Stepdown Date or (b) on which a Trigger Event has occurred, will have the effect of accelerating the amortization of the Class A Certificates while, in the absence of realized losses, increasing the respective percentage interest in the principal balance of the mortgage loans evidenced by the Subordinate Certificates. Increasing the respective percentage interest in the trust of the Subordinate Certificates relative to that of the Class A Certificates is intended to preserve the availability of the subordination provided by the Subordinate Certificates.
 
Credit Enhancement
 
The credit enhancement provided for the benefit of the holders of the offered certificates consists of subordination, excess interest, overcollateralization, allocation of losses and cross-collateralization, each as described in this prospectus supplement. The offered certificates will also have the benefit of the swap agreement.
 
Subordination
 
The rights of the Subordinate Certificates to receive distributions will be subordinated, to the extent described in this prospectus supplement, to the rights of the Class A Certificates. This subordination is intended to enhance the likelihood of regular receipt by the holders of the Class A Certificates of the full amount of their scheduled monthly payments of interest and principal, and to afford such holders protection against realized losses.
 
The protection afforded to the Class A Certificates by means of the subordination of the Subordinate Certificates will be accomplished by (i) the preferential right of the Class A Certificates to receive on any distribution date, prior to distributions on the Subordinate Certificates, distributions in respect of interest and principal, subject to funds available for such distributions, and (ii) if necessary, the right of the Class A Certificates to receive future distributions of amounts that would otherwise be payable to the Subordinate Certificates.
 
The Class M-1 Certificates, the Class M-2 Certificates, the Class M-3 Certificates, the Class M-4 Certificates, the Class M-5 Certificates, the Class M-6 Certificates, the Class M-7 Certificates, the Class M-8 Certificates and then, the Class M-9 Certificates will have the right to receive distributions in respect of the mortgage loans in that order. The rights of the Mezzanine Certificates to receive distributions in respect of the mortgage loans will be senior to the rights of the Class C Certificates to the extent described in this prospectus supplement. This subordination is intended to enhance the likelihood of regular receipt by the more senior classes of certificates of distributions in respect of interest and principal and to afford such classes of certificates protection against realized losses.
 

 



Excess Interest
 
The weighted average net mortgage rate for the mortgage loans each month is generally expected to be higher than the weighted average of the Pass-Through Rates on the offered certificates for the related distribution date. As a result of the foregoing and as a result of overcollateralization, interest collections on the mortgage loans each month are expected to be generated in excess of the amount of interest payable to the offered certificates, the Net Swap Payment, the Aggregate Final Maturity Reserve Amount and the related fees and expenses payable by the trust on the related distribution date. The pooling agreement will require that, on each distribution date, any Net Monthly Excess Cashflow be applied on such distribution date as an accelerated payment of principal on the class or classes of certificates then entitled to receive distributions in respect of principal, but only to the limited extent described in this prospectus supplement.
 
With respect to any distribution date, any Net Monthly Excess Cashflow will be paid in the following order of priority, in each case to the extent of the Net Monthly Excess Cashflow remaining undistributed:
 
(i) to the certificates then entitled to receive distributions in respect of principal, in an amount equal to the sum of any Extra Principal Distribution Amount and (without duplication) the Remaining Principal Distribution Amount for such distribution date, payable to such certificates as part of the Group I Principal Distribution Amount or the Group II Principal Distribution Amount, as applicable, as described under “Allocation of Available Funds—Principal Distributions on the Offered Certificates” above;
 
(ii) concurrently, to the Class A Certificates, in an amount equal to the Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amount, if any, for such classes for such distribution date to the extent remaining unpaid after distribution of the Group I Interest Remittance Amount and the Group II Interest Remittance Amount on such distribution date, allocated among such classes pro rata, based on their respective entitlements;
 
(iii) to the Class M-1 Certificates, in an amount equal to the Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amount, if any, for such class for such distribution date;
 
(iv) to the Class M-1 Certificates, in an amount equal to the Allocated Realized Loss Amount, if any, for such class for such distribution date;
 
(v) to the Class M-2 Certificates, in an amount equal to the Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amount, if any, for such class for such distribution date;
 
(vi) to the Class M-2 Certificates, in an amount equal to the Allocated Realized Loss Amount, if any, for such class for such distribution date;
 
(vii) to the Class M-3 Certificates, in an amount equal to the Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amount, if any, for such class for such distribution date;
 
(viii) to the Class M-3 Certificates, in an amount equal to the Allocated Realized Loss Amount, if any, for such class for such distribution date;
 
(ix) to the Class M-4 Certificates, in an amount equal to the Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amount, if any, for such class for such distribution date;
 
(x) to the Class M-4 Certificates, in an amount equal to the Allocated Realized Loss Amount, if any, for such class for such distribution date;
 
(xi) to the Class M-5 Certificates, in an amount equal to the Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amount, if any, for such class for such distribution date;
 
(xii) to the Class M-5 Certificates, in an amount equal to the Allocated Realized Loss Amount, if any, for such class for such distribution date;
 
(xiii) to the Class M-6 Certificates, in an amount equal to the Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amount, if any, for such class for such distribution date;
 
(xiv) to the Class M-6 Certificates, in an amount equal to the Allocated Realized Loss Amount, if any, for such class for such distribution date;
 
(xv) to the Class M-7 Certificates, in an amount equal to the Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amount, if any, for such class for such distribution date;
 
(xvi) to the Class M-7 Certificates, in an amount equal to the Allocated Realized Loss Amount, if any, for such class for such distribution date;
 
(xvii) to the Class M-8 Certificates, in an amount equal to the Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amount, if any, for such class for such distribution date;
 
(xviii) to the Class M-8 Certificates, in an amount equal to the Allocated Realized Loss Amount, if any, for such class for such distribution date;
 
(xix) to the Class M-9 Certificates, in an amount equal to the Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amount, if any, for such class for such distribution date;
 
(xx) to the Class M-9 Certificates, in an amount equal to the Allocated Realized Loss Amount, if any, for such class for such distribution date;
 
(xxi) to the reserve fund, the amount equal to the difference between any Net WAC Rate Carryover Amounts with respect to the offered certificates for such distribution date and any amounts deposited in the reserve fund pursuant to this clause (xxi) that were not distributed on the prior distribution date;
 
(xxii) to the supplemental interest trust trustee, for payment to the swap counterparty, any unpaid Swap Termination Payment payable by the supplemental interest trust trustee (including any amount remaining unpaid from prior distribution dates) (only if the swap counterparty is the Defaulting Party or the sole Affected Party (each as defined in the swap agreement) under certain swap termination events set forth in the pooling agreement);
 
(xxiii) to the final maturity reserve account, the Supplemental Final Maturity Reserve Amount for such distribution date;
 
(xxiv) if such distribution date follows the prepayment period during which occurs the latest date on which a prepayment charge may be required to be paid in respect of any mortgage loan, to the Class P Certificates, in reduction of their certificate principal balance, until their certificate principal balance is reduced to zero;
 
(xxv) to the Class C Certificates as provided in the pooling agreement; and
 
(xxvi) any remaining amounts to the Residual Certificates as provided in the pooling agreement.
 
On each distribution date, after making the distributions of the available funds (including the Net Monthly Excess Cashflow) as described above, the trustee will withdraw the amounts on deposit in the reserve fund and will distribute such amounts to the offered certificates as described under “Pass-Through Rates” below in this prospectus supplement.
 
On each distribution date, the trustee will withdraw from the distribution account all amounts representing prepayment charges in respect of voluntary principal prepayments in full on the mortgage loans received during the related prepayment period and will distribute those amounts to the Class P Certificates.
 
Overcollateralization Provisions
 
As of the closing date, the aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the cut-off date will exceed the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class A Certificates, the Mezzanine Certificates and the Class P Certificates on the closing date by approximately $52,437,133, which will be equal to the original certificate principal balance of the Class C Certificates. Such amount represents approximately 4.55% of the aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the cut-off date, and is approximately equal to the initial amount of overcollateralization that will be required to be provided under the pooling agreement. Excess interest generated by the mortgage loans will be distributed as a payment of principal to the offered certificates then entitled to distributions of principal to the extent necessary to maintain the required level of overcollateralization. The required level of overcollateralization may be permitted to step down as provided in the pooling agreement. We cannot assure you that sufficient interest will be generated by the mortgage loans to maintain the required level of overcollateralization.
 
Allocation of Losses
 
Any realized losses on any distribution date, first, will reduce amounts distributable in respect of the Class C Certificates (through the reduction of the Net Monthly Excess Cashflow and Net Counterparty Payments payable to the Class C Certificates), second, will be absorbed by the reduction of overcollateralization and, third, will be allocated to the Mezzanine Certificates in the following order, in each case until the related certificate principal balance has been reduced to zero: to the Class M-9 Certificates, to the Class M-8 Certificates, to the Class M-7 Certificates, to the Class M-6 Certificates, to the Class M-5 Certificates, to the Class M-4 Certificates, to the Class M-3 Certificates, to the Class M-2 Certificates and to the Class M-1 Certificates.
 
Any allocation of realized losses to the Mezzanine Certificates will be made by reducing their certificate principal balance by the amount so allocated as of the distribution date in the month following the prepayment period in which such realized loss was incurred. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this prospectus supplement, in no event will the certificate principal balance of any Mezzanine Certificate be reduced more than once in respect of any particular amount both (i) allocable to such certificate in respect of realized losses and (ii) payable as principal to such certificate from Net Monthly Excess Cashflow.
 
Once realized losses have been allocated to the Mezzanine Certificates, such amounts with respect to such certificates will no longer accrue interest and will not be reinstated after that (other than amounts reinstated due to subsequent recoveries on a liquidated mortgage loan). However, Allocated Realized Loss Amounts may be paid to the Mezzanine Certificates from the Net Monthly Excess Cashflow, to the extent available, and from amounts, if any, received from the swap counterparty pursuant to the swap agreement, according to the priorities described under “—Excess Interest” above.
 
Any Allocated Realized Loss Amounts to be reinstated on any distribution date due to subsequent recoveries will be reinstated to the Mezzanine Certificates in the following order, in each case until the related Allocated Realized Loss Amount has been reduced to zero: first to the Class M-1 Certificates, second to the Class M-2 Certificates, third to the Class M-3 Certificates, fourth to the Class M-4 Certificates, fifth to the Class M-5 Certificates, sixth to the Class M-6 Certificates, seventh to the Class M-7 Certificates, eighth to the Class M-8 Certificates and ninth to the Class M-9 Certificates. Any Allocated Realized Loss Amounts to be reinstated to the Mezzanine Certificates due to subsequent recoveries will be made by increasing the certificate principal balance of the related certificate by the amount so reinstated as of the distribution date in the month following the prepayment period in which such subsequent recoveries occurred.
 
The pooling agreement will not permit the allocation of realized losses to the Class A Certificates, the Class P Certificates or the Residual Certificates. Investors in the Class A Certificates should note that although realized losses cannot be allocated to the Class A Certificates, under certain loss scenarios there will not be enough principal and interest on the mortgage loans to pay the Class A Certificates all interest and principal amounts to which such classes are then entitled.
 
Cross-Collateralization
 
The trust provides for limited cross-collateralization of the Group I Senior Certificates and the Group II Senior Certificates through the application of interest generated by one loan group to fund interest shortfalls on the Class A Certificates primarily supported by the other loan group and through the application of principal generated by one loan group to fund certain distributions of principal on the Class A Certificates primarily supported by the other loan group.
 
The Swap Agreement
 
The offered certificates will have the benefit of a swap agreement (the “swap agreement”) documented by a 1992 ISDA Master Agreement (Multicurrency-Cross Border), together with a Schedule and Confirmation between Citibank, N.A., not individually, but solely as trustee on behalf of a separate trust created under the pooling agreement (the “supplemental interest trust”) and Barclays Bank PLC (in such capacity, the “swap counterparty”).
 
Under the swap agreement, beginning on the distribution date in July 2007, on or before each distribution date through the distribution date in May 2012 (the “swap termination date”), the supplemental interest trust trustee will be obligated to pay to the swap counterparty an amount equal to the product of (a) 5.030%, (b) a notional amount specified on Annex I, which is incorporated by reference into this prospectus supplement (the “swap notional amount”) and (c) a fraction, the numerator of which is 30 and the denominator of which is 360 (the “Swap Payment”), and the swap counterparty will be obligated to pay to the supplemental interest trust trustee, acting on behalf of the supplemental interest trust, an amount equal to the product of (x) one-month LIBOR (as determined pursuant to the swap agreement), (y) the swap notional amount for that distribution date, and (z) a fraction, the numerator of which is 30 and the denominator of which is 360 (the “Counterparty Payment”). A Net Swap Payment will be required to be made on or before each distribution date by the supplemental interest trust trustee from amounts on deposit in the supplemental interest account (as defined below) to the swap counterparty, to the extent that the Swap Payment exceeds the corresponding Counterparty Payment. A Net Counterparty Payment will be required to be made by the swap counterparty to the supplemental interest trust trustee, acting on behalf of the supplemental interest trust, to the extent that the Counterparty Payment exceeds the corresponding Swap Payment. As of the closing date, the “significance percentage” as calculated in accordance with Item 1115 of Regulation AB under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, will be less than 10%.
 
The swap agreement and any payments made by the swap counterparty pursuant to the swap agreement will be assets of the supplemental interest trust but will not be assets of any REMIC. All payments to the swap counterparty from the supplemental interest trust and all payments to the supplemental interest trust from the swap counterparty required to be made under the swap agreement will be made through a reserve account (the “supplemental interest account”).
 
The respective obligations of the swap counterparty and the supplemental interest trust trustee, acting on behalf of the supplemental interest trust, to pay scheduled amounts due under the swap agreement (other than the Swap Termination Payment) will be subject to the following conditions precedent: (1) no swap event of default or event that with the giving of notice or lapse of time or both would become a swap event of default shall have occurred and be continuing with respect to the other party under the swap agreement and (2) no “Early Termination Date” (as defined in the ISDA Master Agreement) has occurred or been effectively designated with respect to the swap agreement.
 
A “swap default” means the occurrence of a swap event of default, a termination event with respect to the swap agreement or an additional termination event with respect to the swap agreement. The standard events of default described in Section 5(a) of the ISDA Master Agreement, to the extent and in the manner made applicable to the swap counterparty and the supplemental interest trust under the swap agreement, are each a “swap event of default.” The standard termination events described in Section 5(b) of the ISDA Master Agreement, to the extent and in the manner made applicable to the swap counterparty and the supplemental interest trust under the swap agreement, are each a “termination event.”
 
In addition, there are “additional termination events” including:
 
(a) relating to the supplemental interest trust trustee, if the trust is terminated, if the mortgage loans are purchased from the trust in connection with an optional termination as provided under the pooling agreement or if the pooling agreement is amended without the prior written consent of the swap counterparty where such written consent is required;
 
(b) relating to the swap counterparty, if the swap counterparty fails to provide certain information about itself required by Item 1115(b) of the Regulation AB; and
 
(c) relating to the failure of the swap counterparty to comply with the first rating trigger collateral posting requirements of the swap agreement, and if a second rating trigger downgrade has occurred and been continuing for 30 or more business days and a firm offer from a replacement swap counterparty remains capable of acceptance by the offeree.
 
If the applicable long-term or short-term credit ratings of the swap counterparty fall below certain levels specified in the swap agreement, then if the swap counterparty has not furnished a guarantee of its obligations under the swap agreement from an eligible guarantor or transferred its obligations under the swap agreement to a substitute counterparty that either satisfies the ratings requirements set forth in the swap agreement or has its obligations under the swap agreement covered by a guarantee from an eligible guarantor, in either case within the time periods and subject to detailed requirements specified in the swap agreement, then the swap counterparty is required, at its cost and subject to detailed requirements specified in the swap agreement, to post collateral securing its obligations under the swap agreement. If the applicable long-term or short-term credit ratings of the swap counterparty fall below certain lower levels specified in the swap agreement, then the swap counterparty is required, at its cost and subject to detailed requirements specified in the swap agreement, to use commercially reasonable efforts to, as soon as possible, furnish a guarantee of its obligations under the swap agreement from an eligible guarantor or transfer its obligations under the swap agreement to a substitute counterparty that either satisfies the ratings requirements set forth in the swap agreement or has its obligations under the swap agreement covered by a guarantee from an eligible guarantor.
 
Upon an “Early Termination Date” (as defined in the swap agreement) due to any swap default, the supplemental interest trust trustee or the swap counterparty may be liable to make a termination payment (the “Swap Termination Payment”) to the other (regardless, if applicable, of which of the parties has caused the termination). The Swap Termination Payment will be computed in accordance with the procedures set forth in the swap agreement. In the event that the supplemental interest trust trustee is required to make a Swap Termination Payment, that payment will be paid from the supplemental interest trust on the related distribution date, and on any subsequent distribution dates until paid in full, in accordance with the priorities set forth under “Description of the Certificates—Allocation of Available Funds.”
 
To the extent that any payments are received from a substitute swap counterparty as payment by such replacement swap counterparty to enter into the replacement transaction(s), such specific amounts shall be used to pay any termination payments owed to the swap counterparty that is being replaced.
 
The Net Swap Payments and the Swap Termination Payment, if any, payable by the supplemental interest trust trustee and deposited in the supplemental interest account by the supplemental interest trust trustee as described under “Description of the Certificates—Allocation of Available Funds,” “—Credit Enhancement—Excess Interest” and “—Final Maturity Reserve Account—Application of Amounts on Deposit in the Final Maturity Reserve Account” will be distributed to the swap counterparty on the related distribution date. The Net Counterparty Payments and the Swap Termination Payment, if any, payable by the swap counterparty to the supplemental interest trust trustee and deposited in the supplemental interest account will be distributed to the swap counterparty and the holders of the offered certificates on each distribution date (or used to find a replacement swap agreement to the extent required in the pooling agreement), after giving effect to all other distributions, other than distributions from the reserve fund and the final maturity reserve account, as follows:

 
(i)
first, for payment to the swap counterparty, any unpaid Swap Termination Payment payable by the supplemental interest trust, including any amount remaining unpaid from prior distribution dates (unless the swap counterparty is the Defaulting Party or the sole Affected Party (each as defined in the swap agreement) under certain swap termination events set forth in the pooling agreement);
 
 
(ii)
second, for payment in the amounts and in accordance with priorities (i) through (xxiii) of the payment of Net Monthly Excess Cashflow described in “Description of the Certificates—Credit Enhancement—Excess Interest” to the extent not paid with Net Monthly Excess Cashflow on such distribution date; and
 
 
(iii)
third, as set forth in the pooling agreement.
 
 
The Swap Counterparty
 
Barclays Bank PLC is a public limited company registered in England and Wales under number 1026167. The liability of the members of Barclays Bank PLC is limited. It has its registered head office at 1 Churchill Place, London, E14 5HP. Barclays Bank PLC was incorporated on 7 August 1925 under the Colonial Bank Act 1925 and on 4 October 1971 was registered as a company limited by shares under the Companies Act 1948 to 1967. Pursuant to The Barclays Bank Act 1984, on 1 January 1985, Barclays Bank was re-registered as a public limited company and its name was changed from "Barclays Bank International Limited" to "Barclays Bank PLC".
 
Barclays Bank PLC and its subsidiary undertakings (taken together, the "Group") is a major global financial services provider engaged in retail and commercial banking, credit cards, investment banking, wealth management and investment management services. The whole of the issued ordinary share capital of Barclays Bank PLC is beneficially owned by Barclays PLC, which is the ultimate holding company of the Group and one of the largest financial services companies in the world by market capitalisation.
 
The short term unsecured obligations of Barclays Bank PLC are rated A-1+ by Standard & Poor’s, P-1 by Moody’s and F1+ by Fitch Ratings Limited and the long-term obligations of Barclays Bank PLC are rated AA by Standard & Poor’s, Aa1 by Moody’s and AA+ by Fitch Ratings Limited.
 
Based on the Group’s audited financial information for the year ended 31 December 2006, the Group had total assets of £996,503 million (2005: £924,170 million), total net loans and advances (includes balances relating to both bank and customer accounts) of £313,226 million (2005: £300,001 million), total deposits (includes deposits from bank and customer accounts) of £336,316 million (2005: £313,811 million), and total shareholders’ equity of £27,106 million (2005: £24,243 million) (including minority interests of £1,685 million (2005: £1,578 million)). The profit before tax of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2006 was £7,197 million (2005: £5,311 million) after impairment charges on loans and advances and other credit provisions of £2,154 million (2005: £1,571 million). The financial information in this paragraph is extracted from the audited Results Announcement of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2006.
 


 


Interest Coverage Account
 
The trustee will establish for the benefit of the certificateholders a trust account (the “interest coverage account”). On the closing date, the depositor will deliver to the trust for deposit in the interest coverage account a cash amount as specified in the pooling agreement. On the first distribution date, funds on deposit in the interest coverage accounts will be applied by the trustee to cover shortfalls in the amount of interest resulting from the extended initial accrual period.
 
The Final Maturity Reserve Account
 
On the closing date, the trustee will establish a “final maturity reserve account,” into which the depositor will make an initial deposit of $1,000. Beginning on the distribution date in June 2017 and on each distribution date up to and including the earlier of (i) the distribution date in May 2027 and (ii) the Final Maturity Reserve Funding Date, if on such distribution date the stated principal balance of the mortgage loans with 40-year original terms to maturity is greater than the stated principal balance for such distribution date set forth in Annex II, which is incorporated by reference into this prospectus supplement, the trustee will deposit the Group I Final Maturity Reserve Amount and the Group II Final Maturity Reserve Amount into the final maturity reserve account for each distribution date as set forth under “Description of the Certificates—Allocation of Available Funds.” Beginning on the distribution date in June 2027, the trustee will deposit in the final maturity reserve account the Supplemental Final Maturity Reserve Amount for each distribution date from the Net Monthly Excess Cashflow as set forth under “Description of the Certificates—Credit Enhancement—Excess Interest.”
 
On the earlier of the distribution date in May 2037 and the termination of the trust, all amounts on deposit in the final maturity reserve account will be distributed to certificateholders in the amounts and priorities described below. It is intended that these amounts will be sufficient to retire the offered certificates on the last scheduled distribution date, even though the outstanding stated principal balance of the mortgage loans having 40-year original terms to maturity have not been reduced to zero on the last scheduled distribution date. Any investment earnings on amounts on deposit in the final maturity reserve account will remain in such account and will be distributed as described below.
 
Amounts on deposit in the final maturity reserve account will constitute an asset of the trust but will not be an asset of any REMIC.
 
Application of Amounts on Deposit in the Final Maturity Reserve Account
 
On the earlier of the distribution date in May 2037 and the termination of the trust after giving effect to all other distributions, funds on deposit in the final maturity reserve account will be distributed in the following order of priority:
 
(i) concurrently, to the Class A Certificates, in reduction of their respective certificate principal balances, pro rata, based on their certificate principal balances, until their certificate principal balances have been reduced to zero;
 
(ii) to the Mezzanine Certificates, in reduction of their respective certificate principal balances, in the following order of priority: first to the Class M-1 Certificates, second to the Class M-2 Certificates, third to the Class M-3 Certificates, fourth to the Class M-4 Certificates, fifth to the Class M-5 Certificates, sixth to the Class M-6 Certificates, seventh to the Class M-7 Certificates, eighth to the Class M-8 Certificates and ninth to the Class M-9 Certificates, in each case until their certificate principal balances have been reduced to zero;
 
(iii) concurrently, to the Class A Certificates, up to the amount of the related Monthly Interest Distributable Amount and any Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amount for such classes remaining unpaid after giving effect to all other distributions, in each case allocated among the Class A Certificates, pro rata, based on their Monthly Interest Distributable Amounts and any Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amounts;
 
(iv) to the Mezzanine Certificates, up to the amount of the related Monthly Interest Distributable Amount for such classes remaining unpaid after giving effect to all other distributions, allocated among the Mezzanine Certificates in the following order of priority: first to the Class M-1 Certificates, second to the Class M-2 Certificates, third to the Class M-3 Certificates, fourth to the Class M-4 Certificates, fifth to the Class M-5 Certificates, sixth to the Class M-6 Certificates, seventh to the Class M-7 Certificates, eighth to the Class M-8 Certificates and ninth to the Class M-9 Certificates;
 
(v) to the Mezzanine Certificates, up to the amount of any related Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amount for such classes remaining unpaid after giving effect to all other distributions, allocated among the Mezzanine Certificates in the following order of priority: first to the Class M-1 Certificates, second to the Class M-2 Certificates, third to the Class M-3 Certificates, fourth to the Class M-4 Certificates, fifth to the Class M-5 Certificates, sixth to the Class M-6 Certificates, seventh to the Class M-7 Certificates, eighth to the Class M-8 Certificates and ninth to the Class M-9 Certificates;
 
(vi) concurrently, to the Class A Certificates, up to the amount of the related Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount remaining unpaid after giving effect to all other distributions, allocated among the Class A Certificates, pro rata, based on their unpaid Net WAC Rate Carryover Amounts;
 
(vii) to the Mezzanine Certificates, up to the amount of the related Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount remaining unpaid after giving effect to all other distributions, in the following order of priority: first to the Class M-1 Certificates, second to the Class M-2 Certificates, third to the Class M-3 Certificates, fourth to the Class M-4 Certificates, fifth to the Class M-5 Certificates, sixth to the Class M-6 Certificates, seventh to the Class M-7 Certificates, eighth to the Class M-8 Certificates and ninth to the Class M-9 Certificates;
 
(viii) to the Mezzanine Certificates, up to the amount of the related Allocated Realized Loss Amount remaining unpaid after giving effect to all other distributions, in the following order of priority: first to the Class M-1 Certificates, second to the Class M-2 Certificates, third to the Class M-3 Certificates, fourth to the Class M-4 Certificates, fifth to the Class M-5 Certificates, sixth to the Class M-6 Certificates, seventh to the Class M-7 Certificates, eighth to the Class M-8 Certificates and ninth to the Class M-9 Certificates;
 
(ix) to the supplemental interest trust trustee, for payment to the swap counterparty, any unpaid Swap Termination Payment payable by the supplemental interest trust trustee (including any amount remaining unpaid from prior distribution dates) (only if the swap counterparty is the Defaulting Party or the sole Affected Party (each as defined in the swap agreement) under certain swap termination events set forth in the pooling agreement) to the extent not paid with Net Monthly Excess Cashflow on such distribution date; and
 
(x) to the Class C Certificates, any remaining amount.
 
Definitions
 
The “accrual period” for the offered certificates for any distribution date will be the actual number of days (based on a 360-day year) included in the period commencing on the immediately preceding distribution date (or, in the case of the first such accrual period, commencing on the closing date) and ending on the day immediately preceding such distribution date.
 
The “Aggregate Final Maturity Reserve Amount” means, with respect to any distribution date, the sum of the Group I Final Maturity Reserve Amount and the Group II Final Maturity Reserve Amount.
 
An “Allocated Realized Loss Amount” with respect to any class of the Mezzanine Certificates and any distribution date is an amount equal to (a) the sum of (i) any realized losses allocated to that class of the certificates on such distribution date and (ii) any Allocated Realized Loss Amount for that class of the certificates remaining unpaid from the previous distribution date less (b) any Allocated Realized Loss Amounts that have been reinstated with respect to such class of certificates on prior distribution dates due to subsequent recoveries.
 
The “certificate principal balance” of any Class A Certificate, Mezzanine Certificate or Class P Certificate immediately prior to any distribution date will be equal to its certificate principal balance on the closing date reduced by the sum of all amounts actually distributed in respect of principal of such class and, in the case of a Mezzanine Certificate, realized losses allocated to such class on all prior distribution dates and, in the case of a Mezzanine Certificate, increased by the Allocated Realized Loss Amounts reinstated to such class on all prior distribution dates due to subsequent recoveries. The “certificate principal balance” of the Class C Certificates as of any date of determination is equal to the excess, if any, of (a) the then aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans over (b) the sum of the then aggregate certificate principal balances of the Class A Certificates, the Mezzanine Certificates and the Class P Certificates.
 
The “Class A Principal Distribution Amount” with respect to any distribution date is the sum of the Group I Senior Principal Distribution Amount and the Group II Senior Principal Distribution Amount.
 
The “Class M-1 Principal Distribution Amount” for any distribution date is an amount equal to the lesser of (I) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-1 Certificates immediately prior to such distribution date and (II) the excess of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class A Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class A Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date) and (ii) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-1 Certificates immediately prior to such distribution date over (y) the lesser of (A) the product of (i) approximately 63.90% and (ii) the aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the last day of the related due period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related due period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related prepayment period) and (B) the aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the last day of the related due period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related due period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related prepayment period) minus the Overcollateralization Floor.
 
The “Class M-2 Principal Distribution Amount” for any distribution date is an amount equal to the lesser of (I) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-2 Certificates immediately prior to such distribution date and (II) the excess of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class A Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class A Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date) and (ii) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-1 Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class M-1 Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date), (ii) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-2 Certificates immediately prior to such distribution date over (y) the lesser of (A) the product of (i) approximately 70.40% and (iii) the aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the last day of the related due period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related due period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related prepayment period) and (B) the aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the last day of the related due period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related due period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related prepayment period) minus the Overcollateralization Floor.
 
The “Class M-3 Principal Distribution Amount” for any distribution date is an amount equal to the lesser of (I) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-3 Certificates immediately prior to such distribution date and (II) the excess of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class A Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class A Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date), (ii) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-1 Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class M-1 Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date), (iii) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-2 Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class M-2 Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date) and (iv) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-3 Certificates immediately prior to such distribution date over (y) the lesser of (A) the product of (i) approximately 74.20% and (ii) the aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the last day of the related due period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related due period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related prepayment period) and (B) the aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the last day of the related due period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related due period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related prepayment period) minus the Overcollateralization Floor.
 
The “Class M-4 Principal Distribution Amount” for any distribution date is an amount equal to the lesser of (I) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-4 Certificates immediately prior to such distribution date and (II) the excess of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class A Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class A Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date), (ii) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-1 Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class M-1 Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date), (iii) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-2 Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class M-2 Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date), (iv) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-3 Certificates immediately prior to such distribution date (after taking into account the payment of the Class M-3 Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date), and (v) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-4 Certificates immediately prior to such distribution date over (y) the lesser of (A) the product of (i) approximately 77.50% and (ii) the aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the last day of the related due period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related due period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related prepayment period) and (B) the aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the last day of the related due period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related due period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related prepayment period) minus the Overcollateralization Floor.
 
The “Class M-5 Principal Distribution Amount” for any distribution date is an amount equal to the lesser of (I) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-5 Certificates immediately prior to such distribution date and (II) the excess of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class A Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class A Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date), (ii) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-1 Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class M-1 Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date), (iii) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-2 Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class M-2 Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date), (iv) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-3 Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class M-3 Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date), (v) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-4 Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class M-4 Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date) and (vi) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-5 Certificates immediately prior to such distribution date over (y) the lesser of (A) the product of (i) approximately 80.80% and (ii) the aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the last day of the related due period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related due period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related prepayment period) and (B) the aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the last day of the related due period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related due period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related prepayment period) minus the Overcollateralization Floor.
 
The “Class M-6 Principal Distribution Amount” for any distribution date is an amount equal to the lesser of (I) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-6 Certificates immediately prior to such distribution date and (II) the excess of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class A Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class A Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date), (ii) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-1 Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class M-1 Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date), (iii) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-2 Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class M-2 Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date), (iv) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-3 Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class M-3 Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date), (v) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-4 Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class M-4 Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date), (vi) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-5 Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class M-5 Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date) and (vii) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-6 Certificates immediately prior to such distribution date over (y) the lesser of (A) the product of (i) approximately 83.40% and (ii) the aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the last day of the related due period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related due period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related prepayment period) and (B) the aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the last day of the related due period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related due period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related prepayment period) minus the Overcollateralization Floor.
 
The “Class M-7 Principal Distribution Amount” for any distribution date is an amount equal to the lesser of (I) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-7 Certificates immediately prior to such distribution date and (II) the excess of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class A Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class A Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date), (ii) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-1 Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class M-1 Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date), (iii) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-2 Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class M-2 Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date), (iv) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-3 Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class M-3 Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date), (v) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-4 Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class M-4 Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date), (vi) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-5 Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class M-5 Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date), (vii) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-6 Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class M-6 Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date) and (vi) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-7 Certificates immediately prior to such distribution date over (y) the lesser of (A) the product of (i) approximately 86.20% and (ii) the aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the last day of the related due period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related due period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related prepayment period) and (B) the aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the last day of the related due period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related due period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related prepayment period) minus the Overcollateralization Floor.
 
The “Class M-8 Principal Distribution Amount” for any distribution date is an amount equal to the lesser of (I) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-8 Certificates immediately prior to such distribution date and (II) the excess of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class A Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class A Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date), (ii) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-1 Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class M-1 Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date), (iii) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-2 Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class M-2 Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date), (iv) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-3 Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class M-3 Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date), (v) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-4 Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class M-4 Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date), (vi) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-5 Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class M-5 Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date), (vii) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-6 Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class M-6 Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date), (viii) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-7 Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class M-7 Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date), and (ix) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-8 Certificates immediately prior to such distribution date over (y) the lesser of (A) the product of (i) approximately 88.10% and (ii) the aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the last day of the related due period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related due period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related prepayment period) and (B) the aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the last day of the related due period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related due period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related prepayment period) minus the Overcollateralization Floor.
 

 



The “Class M-9 Principal Distribution Amount” for any distribution date is an amount equal to the lesser of (I) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-9 Certificates immediately prior to such distribution date and (II) the excess of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class A Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class A Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date), (ii) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-1 Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class M-1 Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date), (iii) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-2 Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class M-2 Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date), (iv) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-3 Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class M-3 Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date), (v) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-4 Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class M-4 Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date), (vi) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-5 Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class M-5 Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date), (vii) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-6 Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class M-6 Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date), (viii) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-7 Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class M-7 Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date), (ix) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-8 Certificates (after taking into account the payment of the Class M-8 Principal Distribution Amount on such distribution date), and (x) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class M-9 Certificates immediately prior to such distribution date over (y) the lesser of (A) the product of (i) approximately 90.90% and (ii) the aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the last day of the related due period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related due period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related prepayment period) and (B) the aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the last day of the related due period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related due period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related prepayment period) minus the Overcollateralization Floor.
 
The “Credit Enhancement Percentage” for any distribution date is the percentage obtained by dividing (x) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Subordinate Certificates calculated prior to distribution of the Group I Principal Distribution Amount and the Group II Principal Distribution Amount in respect of the certificates then entitled to distributions of principal on such distribution date by (y) the aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans, calculated prior to taking into account payments of principal on the mortgage loans due on the related due date or received during the related prepayment period.
 
A “Cumulative Loss Trigger Event” is in effect with respect to any distribution date in or after June 2009, if the percentage obtained by dividing (x) the aggregate amount of realized losses incurred (less any subsequent recoveries received) with respect to the mortgage loans from the cut-off date through the last day of the related due period by (y) the aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the cut-off date, exceeds the applicable percentage set forth below for such distribution date:
 
Distribution Date Occurring in
Cumulative Loss Percentage
June 2009 through May 2010
1.45% for the first month, plus an additional 1/12th of 2.15% for each month thereafter
 
June 2010 through May 2011
3.60% for the first month, plus an additional 1/12th of 2.00% for each month thereafter
 
June 2011 through May 2012
5.60% for the first month, plus an additional 1/12th of 1.60% for each month thereafter
 
June 2012 through May 2013
7.20% for the first month, plus an additional 1/12th of 1.00% for each month thereafter
 
June 2013 through May 2014
8.20% for the first month, plus an additional 1/12th of 0.30% for each month thereafter
 
June 2014 and thereafter
8.50% for each month.
 

 

 



A “Delinquency Trigger Event” is in effect with respect to a distribution date if the percentage obtained by dividing (x) the aggregate stated principal balance of (i) mortgage loans delinquent 60 days or more, (ii) REO properties and (iii) mortgage loans in foreclosure and in bankruptcy (excluding any such mortgage loans which are less than 60 days delinquent under the bankruptcy plan) by (y) the aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans, in each case, calculated prior to taking into account payments of principal on the mortgage loans due on the related due date or received during the related prepayment period, exceeds 35.00% of the Credit Enhancement Percentage.
 
A mortgage loan is “delinquent” if any monthly payment due on a due date is not made by the close of business on the next scheduled due date for such mortgage loan in accordance with the OTS method. For example, if a borrower failed to make a monthly payment due on February 1 by February 28, that mortgage loan would be considered less than 30 days delinquent. If a borrower failed to make a monthly payment due on February 1 by March 31, that mortgage loan would be considered 30 days delinquent. A mortgage loan is “30 days delinquent” if such monthly payment has not been received by the close of business on the corresponding day of the month immediately succeeding the month in which such monthly payment was due or, if there was no such corresponding day (e.g., as when a 30-day month follows a 31-day month in which a payment was due on the 31st day of such month), then on the last day of such immediately succeeding month; and similarly for “60 days delinquent” and “90 days delinquent,” etc.
 
A “due period” with respect to any distribution date is the period commencing on the second day of the month preceding the month in which such distribution date occurs and ending on the first day of the month in which such distribution date occurs.
 
The “Extra Principal Distribution Amount” with respect to any distribution date is the lesser of (x) the Net Monthly Excess Cashflow for such distribution date and (y) the Overcollateralization Deficiency Amount for such distribution date.
 
The “Final Maturity Reserve Funding Date” is the earlier of (a) the distribution date in May 2037 and (b) the distribution date on which the amount on deposit in the final maturity reserve account (after giving effect to all distributions on such distribution date other than distributions from the final maturity reserve account) is equal to the stated principal balance of the mortgage loans having 40-year original terms to maturity (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related due period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related prepayment period) and, if such distribution date is on or after the distribution date in June 2017, less the Overcollateralized Amount with respect to such distribution date.
 
The “Final Maturity Reserve Rate” is an annual rate of 0.80%.
 
The “Final Maturity Reserve Shortfall” means, with respect to any distribution date, the excess of (a) the stated principal balance of the mortgage loans having 40-year original terms to maturity (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related due period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related prepayment period) over (b) amounts on deposit in the final maturity reserve account (after giving effect to all distributions on such distribution date other than distributions from the final maturity reserve account).
 
The “Group I Final Maturity Reserve Amount” means for any distribution date (a) on and after the distribution date in June 2017 up to and including the earlier of (i) the distribution date in May 2027 and (ii) the Final Maturity Reserve Funding Date, if the stated principal balance of the mortgage loans having 40-year original terms to maturity is greater than the stated principal balance for such distribution date set forth in Annex II attached to this prospectus supplement, the lesser of (A) the product of (i) the Final Maturity Reserve Rate, (ii) the aggregate stated principal balance of the Group I mortgage loans having 40-year original terms to maturity on the first day of the related due period (not including for this purpose the Group I mortgage loans for which prepayments in full have been received and distributed in the month prior to that distribution date) and (iii) a fraction, the numerator of which is the actual number of days in the related accrual period and the denominator of which is 360 and (B) the Final Maturity Reserve Shortfall for such distribution date multiplied by a fraction, (1) the numerator of which is the aggregate stated principal balance of the Group I mortgage loans on the first day of the related due period (not including for this purpose the Group I mortgage loans for which prepayments in full have been received and distributed in the month prior to that distribution date), and (2) the denominator of which is the aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans on the first day of the related due period (not including for this purpose the mortgage loans for which prepayments in full have been received and distributed in the month prior to that distribution date), and (b) on any other distribution date, zero.
 
The “Group I Interest Remittance Amount” with respect to any distribution date is that portion of the available funds for such distribution date attributable to interest received or advanced with respect to the Group I mortgage loans or to compensating interest paid by the servicer with respect to the Group I mortgage loans.
 
The “Group I Net Swap Payment” means, with respect to any distribution date, the Net Swap Payment for such distribution date multiplied by the Group I Swap Percentage for such distribution date.
 
The “Group I Principal Allocation Percentage” for any distribution date is the percentage equivalent of a fraction, the numerator of which is (x) the Group I Principal Remittance Amount for such distribution date, and the denominator of which is (y) the Principal Remittance Amount for such distribution date.
 
The “Group I Principal Distribution Amount” for any distribution date is the sum of (i) (x) the Group I Principal Remittance Amount minus (y) the amount of any Overcollateralization Release Amount for such distribution date multiplied by the Group I Principal Allocation Percentage, and (ii) the Extra Principal Distribution Amount for such distribution date multiplied by the Group I Principal Allocation Percentage.
 
The “Group I Principal Remittance Amount” means with respect to any distribution date, the sum of (i) all scheduled payments of principal collected or advanced on the Group I mortgage loans by the servicer that were due during the related due period, (ii) all partial and full principal prepayments of the Group I mortgage loans applied by the servicer during the related prepayment period, (iii) the principal portion of all net liquidation proceeds, insurance proceeds and subsequent recoveries received during the related prepayment period with respect to the Group I mortgage loans, (iv) that portion of the purchase price, representing principal of any repurchased Group I mortgage loan, deposited to the collection account during the related prepayment period, (v) the principal portion of any substitution prices deposited in the collection account during the related prepayment period with respect to the Group I mortgage loans, and (vi) on the distribution date on which the trust is to be terminated in accordance with the pooling agreement, that portion of the termination price representing principal with respect to the Group I mortgage loans.
 
The “Group I Senior Principal Distribution Amount” for any distribution date is an amount equal to the lesser of (I) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Group I Senior Certificates immediately prior to such distribution date and (II) the excess of (x) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Group I Senior Certificates immediately prior to such distribution date over (y) the lesser of (A) the product of (i) approximately 54.60% and (ii) the aggregate stated principal balance of the Group I mortgage loans as of the last day of the related due period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related due period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related prepayment period) and (B) the aggregate stated principal balance of the Group I mortgage loans as of the last day of the related due period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related due period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related prepayment period) minus 0.50% of the aggregate stated principal balance of the Group I mortgage loans as of the cut-off date.
 
The “Group I Swap Payment” means, with respect to any distribution date, the Swap Payment for such distribution date multiplied by the Group I Swap Percentage for such distribution date.
 
The “Group I Swap Percentage” means with respect to any distribution date, the percentage equivalent of a fraction, the numerator of which is the aggregate stated principal balance of the Group I mortgage loans and the denominator of which is the aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans, in each case, as of the last day of the related due period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related due period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related prepayment period).
 
The “Group I Swap Termination Payment” means the Swap Termination Payment payable by the supplemental interest trust trustee multiplied by the Group I Swap Percentage for such distribution date.
 
The “Group II Final Maturity Reserve Amount” means for any distribution date (a) on and after the distribution date in June 2017 up to and including the earlier of (i) the distribution date in May 2027 and (ii) the Final Maturity Reserve Funding Date, if the stated principal balance of the mortgage loans having 40-year original terms to maturity is greater than the stated principal balance for such distribution date set forth in Annex II attached to this prospectus supplement, the lesser of (A) the product of (i) the Final Maturity Reserve Rate, (ii) the aggregate stated principal balance of the Group II mortgage loans having 40-year original terms to maturity on the first day of the related due period (not including for this purpose the Group II mortgage loans for which prepayments in full have been received and distributed in the month prior to that distribution date) and (iii) a fraction, the numerator of which is the actual number of days in the related accrual period and the denominator of which is 360 and (B) the Final Maturity Reserve Shortfall for such distribution date multiplied by a fraction, (1) the numerator of which is the aggregate stated principal balance of the Group II mortgage loans on the first day of the related due period (not including for this purpose the Group II mortgage loans for which prepayments in full have been received and distributed in the month prior to that distribution date), and (2) the denominator of which is the aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans on the first day of the related due period (not including for this purpose the mortgage loans for which prepayments in full have been received and distributed in the month prior to that distribution date), and (b) on any other distribution date, zero.
 
The “Group II Interest Remittance Amount” with respect to any distribution date is that portion of the available funds for such distribution date attributable to interest received or advanced with respect to the Group II mortgage loans or to compensating interest paid by the servicer with respect to the Group II mortgage loans.
 
The “Group II Net Swap Payment” means, with respect to any distribution date, the Net Swap Payment for such distribution date multiplied by the Group II Swap Percentage for such distribution date.
 
The “Group II Principal Allocation Percentage” for any distribution date is the percentage equivalent of a fraction, the numerator of which is (x) the Group II Principal Remittance Amount for such distribution date, and the denominator of which is (y) the Principal Remittance Amount for such distribution date.
 
The “Group II Principal Distribution Amount” for any distribution date is the sum of (i) (x) the Group II Principal Remittance Amount minus (y) the amount of any Overcollateralization Release Amount for such distribution date multiplied by the Group II Principal Allocation Percentage, and (ii) the Extra Principal Distribution Amount for such distribution date multiplied by the Group II Principal Allocation Percentage.
 
The “Group II Principal Remittance Amount” means with respect to any distribution date, the sum of (i) all scheduled payments of principal collected or advanced on the Group II mortgage loans by the servicer that were due during the related due period, (ii) all partial and full principal prepayments of the Group II mortgage loans applied by the servicer during the related prepayment period, (iii) the principal portion of all net liquidation proceeds, insurance proceeds and subsequent recoveries received during the related prepayment period with respect to the Group II mortgage loans, (iv) that portion of the purchase price, representing principal of any repurchased Group II mortgage loan, deposited to the collection account during the related prepayment period, (v) the principal portion of any substitution prices deposited in the collection account during the related prepayment period with respect to the Group II mortgage loans and (vi) on the distribution date on which the trust is to be terminated in accordance with the pooling agreement, that portion of the termination price representing principal with respect to the Group II mortgage loans.
 
The “Group II Senior Principal Distribution Amount” for any distribution date is an amount equal to the lesser of (I) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Group II Senior Certificates immediately prior to such distribution date and (II) the excess of (x) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Group II Senior Certificates immediately prior to such distribution date over (y) the lesser of (A) the product of (i) approximately 54.60% and (ii) the aggregate stated principal balance of the Group II mortgage loans as of the last day of the related due period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related due period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related prepayment period) and (B) the aggregate stated principal balance of the Group II mortgage loans as of the last day of the related due period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related due period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related prepayment period) minus 0.50% of the aggregate stated principal balance of the Group II mortgage loans as of the cut-off date.
 
The “Group II Swap Payment” means, with respect to any distribution date, the Swap Payment for such distribution date multiplied by the Group II Swap Percentage for such distribution date.
 
The “Group II Swap Percentage” means with respect to any distribution date, the percentage equivalent of a fraction, the numerator of which is the aggregate stated principal balance of the Group II mortgage loans and the denominator of which is the aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans, in each case, as of the last day of the related due period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related due period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related prepayment period).
 
The “Group II Swap Termination Payment” means the Swap Termination Payment payable by the supplemental interest trust trustee multiplied by the Group II Swap Percentage for such distribution date.
 
Insurance proceeds” means the proceeds of any title policy, hazard policy or other insurance policy covering a mortgage loan to the extent such proceeds are not to be applied to the restoration of the related mortgaged property or released to the mortgagor in accordance with the procedures that the servicer would follow in servicing mortgage loans held for its own account, subject to the terms and conditions of the related mortgage note and mortgage, or constitute subsequent recoveries with respect to such mortgage loan.
 
The “Monthly Interest Distributable Amount” for any distribution date and each class of certificates equals the amount of interest accrued during the related accrual period at the related Pass-Through Rate on the certificate principal balance of such class of certificates immediately prior to such distribution date, in each case reduced by any net prepayment interest shortfalls allocated to such class of certificates and shortfalls resulting from the application of the Relief Act or similar state or local law allocated to such class of certificates, in each such case as such shortfall allocations are described under “Allocation of Available Funds—Interest Distributions on the Offered Certificates” above.
 
The “Net Counterparty Payment” means, with respect to any distribution date, the amount, if any, by which the Counterparty Payment for such distribution date exceeds the Swap Payment for such distribution date.
 
The “Net Monthly Excess Cashflow” for any distribution date is an amount equal to the sum of (a) any Overcollateralization Release Amount for such distribution date, (b) any Remaining Principal Distribution Amount and (c) the positive excess of (x) the available funds for such distribution date over (y) the sum for such distribution date of (A) the Monthly Interest Distributable Amounts for the offered certificates, (B) the Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amounts for the Class A Certificates, (C) the Net Swap Payment, (D) the Aggregate Final Maturity Reserve Amount, (E) any unpaid Swap Termination Payment payable by the supplemental interest trust trustee, including any amount remaining unpaid from prior distribution dates (unless the swap counterparty is the Defaulting Party or the sole Affected Party (each as defined in the swap agreement) under certain swap termination events set forth in the pooling agreement), and (F) the Principal Remittance Amount.
 
The “Net Swap Payment” means, with respect to any distribution date, the amount, if any, by which the Swap Payment exceeds the Counterparty Payment on such distribution date.
 
The “Optional Termination Date” is the first distribution date on which the aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans and REO properties is equal to or less than 10% of the aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the cut-off date.
 
An “Overcollateralization Deficiency Amount” with respect to any distribution date equals the amount, if any, by which the Overcollateralization Target Amount exceeds the Overcollateralized Amount on such distribution date (assuming that 100% of the Principal Remittance Amount is applied as a principal payment on such distribution date).
 
The “Overcollateralization Floor” means 0.50% of the aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the cut-off date.
 
The “Overcollateralization Release Amount” means, with respect to any distribution date, the lesser of (x) the Principal Remittance Amount for such distribution date and (y) the excess, if any, of (i) the Overcollateralized Amount for such distribution date (assuming that 100% of the Principal Remittance Amount is applied as a principal payment on such distribution date) over (ii) the Overcollateralization Target Amount for such distribution date.
 
The “Overcollateralization Target Amount” means with respect to any distribution date (i) prior to the Stepdown Date, approximately 4.55% of the aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the cut-off date, (ii) on or after the Stepdown Date provided a Trigger Event is not in effect, the greater of (x) the lesser of (I) approximately 4.55% of the aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the cut-off date and (II) approximately 9.10% of the aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the last day of the related due period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related due period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related prepayment period) and (y) 0.50% of the aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the cut-off date, and (iii) on or after the Stepdown Date if a Trigger Event is in effect, the Overcollateralization Target Amount for the immediately preceding distribution date.
 
The “Overcollateralized Amount” for any distribution date is the amount, if any, by which (i) the aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans on the last day of the related due period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related due period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related prepayment period) exceeds (ii) the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class A Certificates, the Mezzanine Certificates and the Class P Certificates as of such distribution date (after giving effect to distributions of the Principal Remittance Amount to be made on such distribution date), but without giving effect to distributions of any Extra Principal Distribution Amount to be made on such distribution date.
 
The “prepayment period” means, with respect to any distribution date (i) the period from the 15th day of the month immediately preceding the month in which such distribution date occurs (or in the case of the first distribution date, the cut-off date) through the 14th day of the month in which such distribution date occurs, inclusive, for purposes of principal prepayments in full; and (ii) the calendar month immediately preceding the month in which such distribution date occurs, for any other purpose.
 
The “Principal Remittance Amount” means with respect to any distribution date, the sum of the Group I Principal Remittance Amount and the Group II Principal Remittance Amount.
 
Realized loss” means, with respect to any defaulted mortgage loan that is finally liquidated (a “liquidated mortgage loan”), the amount of loss realized equal to the portion of the principal balance remaining unpaid after application of all liquidation proceeds, net of amounts reimbursable to the servicer for related advances, servicing advances and servicing fees (such amount, the “net liquidation proceeds”) and all insurance proceeds in respect of such mortgage loan.
 
The “Remaining Principal Distribution Amount” means with respect to any distribution date (a) on or after the Stepdown Date and (b) on which a Trigger Event is not in effect, an amount equal to the sum of the Group I Principal Distribution Amount and the Group II Principal Distribution Amount remaining after the distributions described in the Post-Stepdown Monthly Principal Distribution.
 
The “stated principal balance” with respect to any mortgage loan: (a) as of any date of determination up to but not including the distribution date on which the proceeds, if any, of a liquidation event with respect to such mortgage loan would be distributed, the scheduled principal balance as of the cut-off date, as shown in the mortgage loan schedule, minus the sum of (i) the principal portion of each monthly payment due on a due date subsequent to the cut-off date, to the extent received from the mortgagor or advanced by the servicer and distributed on or before such date of determination, (ii) all principal prepayments received after the cut-off date, to the extent distributed on or before such date of determination, (iii) all liquidation proceeds and insurance proceeds to the extent distributed on or before such date of determination and (iv) any realized loss incurred with respect to such mortgage loan as a result of a deficient valuation made during or prior to the due period for the most recent distribution date coinciding with or preceding such date of determination; and (b) as of any date of determination coinciding with or subsequent to the distribution date on which the proceeds, if any, of a liquidation event with respect to such mortgage loan would be distributed, zero.
 
The “Stepdown Date” means the earlier of (a) the later of (i) the distribution date in June 2010 and (ii) the first distribution date on which the Credit Enhancement Percentage (calculated for this purpose only after taking into account payments of principal on the mortgage loans due on the related due date or received during the related prepayment period but prior to distribution of the Group I Principal Distribution Amount and the Group II Principal Distribution Amount in respect of the certificates then entitled to distributions of principal on such distribution date) is greater than or equal to approximately 45.40% and (b) the distribution date following the distribution date on which the aggregate certificate principal balance of the Class A Certificates is reduced to zero.
 
Subsequent recoveries” means unexpected recoveries related to a liquidated mortgage loan received by the servicer (net of amounts reimbursable to the servicer for related advances, servicing advances and servicing fees), which were allocated as a realized loss, in reducing a certificate principal balance of a class of the Mezzanine Certificates, on a distribution date prior to the prepayment period in which such funds were received. Subsequent recoveries may include but are not limited to unanticipated insurance settlements, tax refunds or mortgage bankruptcy distributions.
 
The “Supplemental Final Maturity Reserve Amount” means, with respect to any distribution date (a) prior to the distribution date in May 2027, zero, (b) on and after the distribution date in May 2027 up to and including the Final Maturity Reserve Funding Date, the lesser of (i) the amount of the Net Monthly Excess Cashflow for such distribution date remaining after the distribution pursuant to clause (xxii) under “—Credit Enhancement—Excess Interest” and (ii) the excess of (A) the stated principal balance of the mortgage loans having 40-year original terms to maturity (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related due period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related prepayment period) over (B) the sum of (1) amounts on deposit in the final maturity reserve account (after giving effect to all distributions on such distribution date other than distributions from the final maturity reserve account) and (2) the Overcollateralized Amount with respect to such distribution date and (c) after the Final Maturity Reserve Funding Date, zero.
 
A “Trigger Event” is in effect with respect to any distribution date if either a Cumulative Loss Trigger Event or a Delinquency Trigger Event is in effect on such distribution date.
 
The “Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amount” means (i) for each class of the offered certificates and the first distribution date, zero, and (ii) for such class of certificates and any distribution date after the first distribution date, the amount, if any, by which (a) the sum of (1) the Monthly Interest Distributable Amount for such class of certificates for the immediately preceding distribution date and (2) the outstanding Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amount, if any, for such class of certificates for such preceding distribution date exceeds (b) the aggregate amount distributed on such class of certificates in respect of interest pursuant to clause (a) of this definition on such preceding distribution date, plus interest on the amount of interest due but not paid on the class of certificates on such preceding distribution date, to the extent permitted by law, at the Pass-Through Rate on such distribution date for such class of certificates for the related accrual period.
 
Pass-Through Rates
 
The “Pass-Through Rate” for each class of the offered certificates for any distribution date (other than the first distribution date) will equal the lesser of (x) the related Formula Rate for such distribution date and (y) the related Net WAC Rate for such distribution date.
 
The “Net WAC Rate” for any distribution date (other than the first distribution date) with respect to the Group I Senior Certificates is a per annum rate equal to (a) the excess, if any, of (i) the weighted average of the adjusted net mortgage rates of the Group I mortgage loans, weighted on the basis of their stated principal balances as of the due date in the month preceding the month of such distribution date (adjusted for principal payments distributed on a prior distribution date) over (ii) the percentage equivalent of a fraction, (1) the numerator of which is the sum of (A) the Group I Final Maturity Reserve Amount for such distribution date, (B) any unpaid Group I Swap Termination Payment, including any amount remaining unpaid from prior distribution dates (unless the swap counterparty is the Defaulting Party or the sole Affected Party (each as defined in the swap agreement) under certain swap termination events set forth in the pooling agreement), and (C) the Group I Net Swap Payment, if any, for such distribution date, in each case multiplied by 12, and (2) the denominator of which is the aggregate stated principal balance of the Group I mortgage loans as of the due date in the month preceding the month of such distribution date multiplied by (b) a fraction, the numerator of which is 30 and the denominator of which is the actual number of days elapsed in the related accrual period.
 
The “Net WAC Rate” for any distribution date (other than the first distribution date) with respect to the Group II Senior Certificates is a per annum rate equal to (a) the excess, if any, of (i) the weighted average of the adjusted net mortgage rates of the Group II mortgage loans, weighted on the basis of their stated principal balances as of the due date in the month preceding the month of such distribution date (adjusted for principal payments distributed on a prior distribution date) over (ii) the percentage equivalent of a fraction, (1) the numerator of which is the sum of (A) the Group II Final Maturity Reserve Amount for such distribution date, (B) any unpaid Group II Swap Termination Payment, including any amount remaining unpaid from prior distribution dates (unless the swap counterparty is the Defaulting Party or the sole Affected Party (each as defined in the swap agreement) under certain swap termination events set forth in the pooling agreement), and (C) the Group II Net Swap Payment, if any, for such distribution date, in each case multiplied by 12, and (2) the denominator of which is the aggregate stated principal balance of the Group II mortgage loans as of the due date in the month preceding the month of such distribution date multiplied by (b) a fraction, the numerator of which is 30 and the denominator of which is the actual number of days elapsed in the related accrual period.
 
The “Net WAC Rate” for any distribution date (other than the first distribution date) with respect to the Mezzanine Certificates is a per annum rate equal to the weighted average (weighted on the basis of the results of subtracting from the aggregate principal balance of each loan group as of the due date in the month preceding the month of such distribution date (adjusted for principal payments distributed on a prior distribution date) the sum of the current certificate principal balances of the related classes of the Class A Certificates) of (1) the Net WAC Rate with respect to the Group I Senior Certificates and (2) the Net WAC Rate with respect to the Group II Senior Certificates.
 
The “adjusted net mortgage rate” for any mortgage loan for any distribution date is a per annum rate equal to the applicable mortgage rate for such mortgage loan as of the first day of the month preceding the month in which such distribution date occurs minus the servicing fee rate, if applicable.
 
The “Formula Rate” for any class of the offered certificates is the lesser of (a) the “Interest Settlement Rate” for U.S. dollar deposits of one-month maturity set by the British Bankers’ Association (“one-month LIBOR”) as of the related LIBOR Determination Date plus the related Certificate Margin and (b) the related Maximum Cap Rate.
 
The “Certificate Margin” with respect to each class of the offered certificates will be as specified below.
 

 
Margin
   
Margin
Class
(%)(1)
(%) (2)
 
Class
(%) (1)
(%) (2)
I-A
0.225
0.450
 
M-3
0.500
0.750
II-A1
0.090
0.180
 
M-4
0.800
1.200
II-A2
0.170
0.340
 
M-5
1.050
1.575
II-A3
0.240
0.480
 
M-6
1.500
2.250
II-A4
0.290
0.580
 
M-7
2.500
3.750
II-A5
0.250
0.500
 
M-8
2.500
3.750
M-1
0.340
0.510
 
M-9
2.500
3.750
M-2
0.380
0.570
       
 
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(1) On each distribution date through and including the Optional Termination Date.
(2) On each distribution date after the Optional Termination Date.
 
The “Maximum Cap Rate” for any distribution date with respect to the Group I Senior Certificates is a per annum rate equal to (a) the product of (i) the weighted average of the adjusted net maximum mortgage rates of the Group I mortgage loans, weighted on the basis of their stated principal balances as of the due date in the month preceding the month of such distribution date (adjusted for principal payments distributed on a prior distribution date) and (ii) the sum of (I) a fraction (1) the numerator of which is the aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the due date in the month preceding the month of such distribution date, and (2) the denominator of which is aggregate certificate principal balance of the offered certificates immediately prior to such distribution date, and (II) a fraction (1) the numerator of which is (A) any Net Counterparty Payment for such distribution date less (B) the Aggregate Final Maturity Reserve Amount for such distribution date less (C) any unpaid Swap Termination Payment payable by the supplemental interest trust trustee, including any amount remaining unpaid from prior distribution dates (unless the swap counterparty is the Defaulting Party or the sole Affected Party (each as defined in the swap agreement) under certain swap termination events set forth in the pooling agreement), less (D) the Net Swap Payment, if any, for such distribution date, in each case multiplied by 12, and (2) the denominator of which is the aggregate certificate principal balance of the offered certificates immediately prior to such distribution date multiplied by (b) a fraction, the numerator of which is 30 and the denominator of which is the actual number of days elapsed in the related accrual period.
 
The “Maximum Cap Rate” for any distribution date with respect to the Group II Senior Certificates is a per annum rate equal to (a) the product of (i) the weighted average of the adjusted net maximum mortgage rates of the Group II mortgage loans, weighted on the basis of the stated principal balances thereof as of the due date in the month preceding the month of such distribution date (adjusted for principal payments distributed on a prior distribution date) and (ii) the sum of (I) a fraction (1) the numerator of which is the aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the due date in the month preceding the month of such distribution date, and (2) the denominator of which is aggregate certificate principal balance of the offered certificates immediately prior to such distribution date, and (II) a fraction (1) the numerator of which is (A) any Net Counterparty Payment for such distribution date less (B) the Aggregate Final Maturity Reserve Amount for such distribution date less (C) any unpaid Swap Termination Payment payable by the supplemental interest trust trustee, including any amount remaining unpaid from prior distribution dates (unless the swap counterparty is the Defaulting Party or the sole Affected Party (each as defined in the swap agreement) under certain swap termination events set forth in the pooling agreement), less (D) the Net Swap Payment, if any, for such distribution date, in each case multiplied by 12, and (2) the denominator of which is the aggregate certificate principal balance of the offered certificates immediately prior to such distribution date multiplied by (b) a fraction, the numerator of which is 30 and the denominator of which is the actual number of days elapsed in the related accrual period.
 
The “Maximum Cap Rate” for any distribution date with respect to the Mezzanine Certificates is a per annum rate equal to the weighted average (weighted on the basis of the results of subtracting from the aggregate principal balance of each loan group as of the due date in the month preceding the month of such distribution date (adjusted for principal payments distributed on a prior distribution date) the sum of the current certificate principal balances of the related classes of the Class A Certificates) of (1) the Maximum Cap Rate with respect to the Group I Senior Certificates and (2) the Maximum Cap Rate with respect to the Group II Senior Certificates.
 
The “adjusted net maximum mortgage rate” for any mortgage loan for any distribution date is a per annum rate equal to the maximum mortgage rate for such mortgage loan (if such mortgage loan is an adjustable-rate mortgage loan) or the mortgage rate for such mortgage loan (if such mortgage loan is a fixed-rate mortgage loan), in either case as of the first day of the month preceding the month in which the distribution date occurs, minus the servicing fee rate.
 
On the closing date, the trustee will establish a reserve fund account (the “reserve fund”) from which payments in respect of Net WAC Rate Carryover Amounts on the offered certificates will be made. The reserve fund will be an asset of the trust but not of any REMIC. On each distribution date, the trustee will deposit in the reserve fund that portion of the Net Monthly Excess Cashflow described in clause (xxi) under “Description of the Certificates—Credit Enhancement—Excess Interest” above. On each distribution date, to the extent required following the distribution of the available funds as described under “Allocation of Available Funds” above but prior to any distributions from the final maturity reserve account, the trustee will withdraw from amounts in the reserve fund to pay the offered certificates, any Net WAC Rate Carryover Amounts for such distribution date.
 
Amounts in the reserve fund will be distributed in the following order of priority: first, concurrently, to the Class A Certificates, up to the amount of the related Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount, allocated among the Class A Certificates, pro rata, based on their Net WAC Rate Carryover Amounts; and then, to the Mezzanine Certificates, up to the amount of the related Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount, in the following order of priority: first to the Class M-1 Certificates, second to the Class M-2 Certificates, third to the Class M-3 Certificates, fourth to the Class M-4 Certificates, fifth to the Class M-5 Certificates, sixth to the Class M-6 Certificates, seventh to the Class M-7 Certificates, eighth to the Class M-8 Certificates and ninth to the Class M-9 Certificates, in each case to the extent of such amounts remaining in the reserve fund.
 
If on any distribution date (other than the first distribution date), the Pass-Through Rate for any class of the offered certificates is the related Net WAC Rate, then the “Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount” for such class of certificates for such distribution date will be an amount equal to the sum of (i) the positive excess of (x) the amount of interest that would have been distributable to such class of certificates on such distribution date if the Pass-Through Rate for such class of certificates for such distribution date were calculated at the related Formula Rate over (y) the amount of interest distributable on such class of certificates at the related Net WAC Rate for such distribution date and (ii) the related Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount for the previous distribution date not previously distributed together with interest thereon at a rate equal to the related Formula Rate for such class of certificates for the most recently ended accrual period. If on any distribution date, the Pass-Through Rate for any class of the offered certificates is the related Formula Rate, then the Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount for such class of certificates for such distribution date will be equal to the related Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount, if any, for the previous distribution date not previously distributed together with interest thereon at a rate equal to the related Formula Rate for such class of certificates for the most recently ended accrual period.
 
To the extent interest on any class of the offered certificates is paid at the related Net WAC Rate instead of the related Formula Rate, a shortfall in interest equal to the Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount will occur. Such shortfall will be payable only from the Net Monthly Excess Cashflow and payments received under the swap agreement by the supplemental interest trust trustee, as described under “Description of the Certificates—Credit Enhancement—Excess Interest” in this prospectus supplement.
 
Calculation of One-Month LIBOR
 
On the second LIBOR Business Day preceding the commencement of each accrual period (each such date, a “LIBOR Determination Date”), the trustee will determine the one-month LIBOR for such accrual period for the offered certificates on the basis of the Interest Settlement Rate for U.S. dollar deposits of one-month maturity set by the British Bankers’ Association (the “BBA”) as of 11:00 a.m. (London time) on such LIBOR Determination Date.
 
The BBA’s Interest Settlement Rates are currently displayed on the Reuters Screen LIBOR01 Page. Reuters Screen LIBOR01 Page means the display page currently so designated on the Reuters Monitor Money Rates Service (such page, or such other page as may replace such page or such other service as may be nominated by the BBA as the information vendor for the purpose of displaying the BBA’s Interest Settlement Rates for deposits in U.S. dollars, the “Designated Page”).
 
A “LIBOR Business Day” means any day on which banks in London and New York are open for conducting transactions in foreign currency and exchange.
 
With respect to any LIBOR Determination Date, if the BBA’s Interest Settlement Rate does not appear on the Designated Telerate Page as of 11:00 a.m. (London time) on such date, or if the Designated Telerate Page is not available on such date, the trustee will obtain such from the Reuters or Bloomberg page. Alternatively, the trustee may request the principal London office of each of the reference banks to provide a quotation of its rate. If on such LIBOR Determination Date two or more reference banks provide such offered quotations, the one-month LIBOR for the related accrual period will be the arithmetic mean of such offered quotations (rounded upwards if necessary to the nearest whole multiple of 0.03125%). If on such LIBOR Determination Date fewer than two reference banks provide such offered quotations, the one-month LIBOR for the related accrual period will be the higher of (x) the one-month LIBOR as determined on the previous LIBOR Determination Date and (y) the reserve interest rate.
 
As used in this section, “reference banks” means leading banks selected by the trustee with the consent of the NIMS insurer, if any, and engaged in transactions in Eurodollar deposits in the international Eurocurrency market (i) with an established place of business in London, (ii) which have been designated as such by the trustee with the consent of the NIMS insurer and (iii) not controlling, controlled by or under common control with, the depositor, the servicer or any successor servicer or the sponsor; and “reserve interest rate” means the rate per annum that the trustee determines to be either (i) the arithmetic mean (rounded upwards if necessary to the nearest whole multiple of 0.03125%) of the one-month United States dollar lending rates which one or more New York City banks selected by the trustee with the consent of the NIMS insurer, if any, are quoting on the relevant LIBOR Determination Date to the principal London offices of leading banks in the London interbank market or (ii) in the event that the trustee can determine no such arithmetic mean, the lowest one-month United States dollar lending rate which New York City banks selected by the trustee with the consent of the NIMS insurer are quoting on such LIBOR Determination Date to leading European banks.
 
The establishment of the one-month LIBOR on each LIBOR Determination Date by the trustee and the trustee’s calculation of the rate of interest applicable to the offered certificates for the related accrual period will (in the absence of manifest error) be final and binding.
 
Optional Termination of the Trust
 
On or after the Optional Termination Date, the servicer (or if the servicer does not to exercise such right, the NIMS insurer, if any), may purchase the mortgage loans and all property acquired in respect of a mortgage loan owned by the trust, which will cause the termination of the trust and the retirement of the certificates. In the event that the option is exercised by the servicer on its own behalf, the purchase price will equal the par value of the mortgage loans and the appraised value of any REO properties plus accrued interest for each mortgage loan at the related mortgage rate to but not including the first day of the month in which such purchase price is paid. The servicer will have the right to exercise such option on its own behalf only if the purchase price is equal to or less than the fair market value of all the mortgage loans and REO properties in the trust (as determined by the servicer) plus accrued interest for each mortgage loan at the related mortgage rate to but not including the first day of the month in which such purchase price is paid less unreimbursed