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This
preliminary prospectus supplement relates to an effective registration statement
under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and is subject to completion
or
amendment. This preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying
prospectus shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an
offer
to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state in which
offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or
qualification under the securities laws of any such state.
Preliminary
Prospectus Supplement (To Prospectus Dated April 26, 2006)
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$592,928,000
(Approximate)
Mortgage
Loan Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2007-1
Principal
and interest distributable monthly, beginning in March
2007
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Saxon
Funding Management LLC
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Saxon
Asset Securities Company
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Sponsor
and Seller
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Depositor
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Saxon
Mortgage Services Inc.
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Saxon
Asset Securities Trust 2007-1
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Servicer
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Issuing
Entity
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This
prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relate only to the
offering of the certificates listed in the chart below:
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Class
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Class
Principal
Balance(1)
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Interest
Rate(2)
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Approximate
Proceeds to
Depositor(3)
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Class
A-1
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$
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209,071,000
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Adjustable
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[___]
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%
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Class
A-2a
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$
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139,970,000
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Adjustable
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[___]
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%
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Class
A-2b
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$
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35,830,000
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Adjustable
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[___]
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%
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Class
A-2c
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$
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54,750,000
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Adjustable
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[___]
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%
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Class
A-2d
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$
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27,629,000
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Adjustable
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[___]
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%
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Class
M-1
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$
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25,820,000
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Adjustable
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[___]
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%
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Class
M-2
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$
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26,442,000
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Adjustable
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[___]
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%
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Class
M-3
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$
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13,688,000
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Adjustable
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[___]
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%
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Class
M-4
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$
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12,132,000
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Adjustable
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[___]
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%
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Class
M-5
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$
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11,510,000
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Adjustable
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[___]
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%
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Class
M-6
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$
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10,266,000
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Adjustable
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[___]
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%
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Class
B-1
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$
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9,644,000
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Adjustable
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[___]
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%
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Class
B-2
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$
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8,399,000
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Adjustable
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[___]
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%
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Class
B-3
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$
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7,777,000
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Adjustable
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[___]
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%
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These
amounts are approximate, as described in this prospectus
supplement.
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(2)
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The
interest rate for each class of offered certificates is subject to
limitation and is described in this prospectus supplement under “Summary
of Terms.”
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(3)
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Represents
the approximate amount of proceeds the depositor expects to receive
before
deducting expenses.
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Principal
and interest on the offered certificates will be distributable monthly, as
described in this prospectus supplement. The first expected distribution date
is
March 26, 2007. Credit enhancement for the offered certificates includes
overcollateralization, excess interest and subordination. In addition, the
issuing entity will enter into an interest rate swap agreement and an interest
rate cap agreement with Morgan Stanley Capital Services Inc., as interest rate
swap counterparty and interest rate cap counterparty, respectively, for the
benefit of the certificates, as described in this prospectus supplement under
“Description of the Offered Certificates—Interest Rate Swap Agreement” and
“—Interest Rate Cap Agreement.”
The
offered certificates will represent interests in the trust fund of the issuing
entity only, which will include a pool of first and second lien, fixed and
adjustable rate, conforming balance and non-conforming balance residential
mortgage loans secured by one- to four-family residential properties, consisting
of two loan groups, each with the characteristics described in this prospectus
supplement. The offered certificates will represent interests in the issuing
entity only and will not represent interests in or obligations of the sponsor,
the depositor, any of their affiliates or any other entity.
The
mortgage loans were originated or acquired in accordance with underwriting
guidelines that are not as restrictive as federal agency guidelines. As a
result, the mortgage loans may experience higher rates of delinquency,
foreclosure and bankruptcy than if they had been underwritten in accordance
with
more restrictive standards.
An
investment in the certificates offered by this prospectus supplement involves
significant risks. You should carefully consider the risk factors included
in
this prospectus supplement.
Neither
the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission
has
approved or disapproved these securities or passed upon the accuracy or adequacy
of this prospectus supplement or prospectus. Any representation to the contrary
is a criminal offense.
The
underwriter will offer the certificates offered by this prospectus supplement
from time to time at varying prices to be determined at the time of sale. The
offered certificates will be available for delivery to investors in book-entry
form through the facilities of The Depository Trust Company or upon request
through Clearstream and the Euroclear System on or about March 7,
2007.
MORGAN
STANLEY
IMPORTANT
NOTICE ABOUT INFORMATION PRESENTED
IN
THIS PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT AND THE PROSPECTUS
The
offered certificates are described in two separate documents that progressively
provide more detail: (1) the accompanying prospectus, which provides general
information, some of which may not apply to a particular series of securities,
and (2) this prospectus supplement, which describes the specific terms of your
offered certificates. Investors can find a glossary of certain significant
defined terms at the end of this prospectus supplement.
This
prospectus supplement does not contain complete information about the offering
of the offered certificates. We suggest that you read both this prospectus
supplement and the prospectus in full. We cannot sell the offered certificates
to you unless you have received both this prospectus supplement and the
prospectus.
The
information presented in this prospectus supplement is intended to enhance
the
general terms of the accompanying prospectus. If the specific terms of this
prospectus supplement and the general terms of the accompanying prospectus
vary,
you should rely on the information in this prospectus
supplement.
You
should rely only on the information contained or incorporated by reference
in
this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus. No one has been
authorized to provide you with different information.
We
are
not offering the offered certificates in any state where the offer is not
permitted. We do not claim the accuracy of the information in this prospectus
supplement and the accompanying prospectus as of any date other than the dates
stated on their respective cover pages.
Dealers
will deliver a prospectus supplement and prospectus when acting as underwriters
of the offered certificates and with respect to their unsold allotments or
subscriptions. In addition, all dealers selling the offered certificates,
whether or not participating in this offering, may be required to deliver a
prospectus supplement and prospectus until 90 days after the date of the
prospectus supplement.
This
prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus contain forward-looking
statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933.
Specifically, forward-looking statements, together with related qualifying
language and assumptions, are found in the materials, including tables, under
the headings “Risk Factors” and “Prepayment and Yield Considerations.”
Forward-looking statements are also found in other places throughout this
prospectus supplement and the prospectus, and may be identified by accompanying
language, including “expects,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “estimates” or
analogous expressions, or by qualifying language or assumptions. These
statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important
factors that could cause the actual results or performance to differ materially
from the forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other
factors include, among others, general economic and business conditions,
competition, changes in political, social and economic conditions, regulatory
initiatives and compliance with governmental regulations, customer preference
and various other matters, many of which are beyond the depositor’s control.
These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this prospectus
supplement. The depositor expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking
to
distribute any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect
changes in the depositor’s expectations with regard to those statements or any
change in events, conditions or circumstances
on which any forward-looking statement is based.
For
European Investors Only
In
relation to each Member State of the European Economic Area which has
implemented the Prospectus Directive (each, a “Relevant Member State”), the
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 offered certificates to the public in that Relevant Member State prior
to the publication of a prospectus in relation to the offered 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:
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(a)
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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;
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(b)
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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
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(c)
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in
any other circumstances which do not require the publication by the
issuer
of a prospectus pursuant to Article 3 of the Prospectus
Directive.
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For
the
purposes of this provision, the expression an “offer of offered 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 offered certificates to be offered so as to enable
an
investor to decide to purchase or subscribe for the offered 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
The
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 2000 (the “FSMA”))
received by it in connection with the issue or sale of the certificates in
circumstances in which
(b) Section 21(1)
of the FSMA does not apply to the issuer; and it
has
complied and will comply with all applicable provisions of the FSMA with respect
to anything done by it in relation to the certificates in, from or otherwise
involving the United Kingdom.
Notice
to United Kingdom Investors
The
distribution of this prospectus supplement if made by a person who is not an
authorized person under the FSMA, is being made only to, or directed only at
persons who (1) are outside the United Kingdom, or (2) have
professional experience in matters relating to investments, or (3) are
persons falling within Articles 49(2)(a) through (d) (“high net worth
companies, unincorporated associations, etc.”) or 19 (Investment Professionals)
of the Financial Services and Market Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005
(all such persons together being referred to as the “Relevant Persons”). This
prospectus supplement must not be acted on or relied on by persons who are
not
Relevant Persons. Any investment or investment activity to which this prospectus
supplement relates, including the offered certificates, is available only to
Relevant Persons and will be engaged in only with Relevant Persons.
Potential
investors in the United Kingdom are advised that all, or most, of the
protections afforded by the United Kingdom regulatory system will not apply
to
an investment in the trust fund and that compensation will not be available
under the United Kingdom Financial Services Compensation Scheme
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
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OFFERED
CERTIFICATES
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S-3
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SUMMARY
OF TERMS
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S-7
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RISK
FACTORS
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S-19
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MATERIAL
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
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S-40
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SERVICING;
THE SERVICER
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S-41
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THE
MORTGAGE LOAN POOL
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S-46
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STATIC
POOL INFORMATION
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S-53
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RECENT
DEVELOPMENTS; AFFILIATIONS AND CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED
TRANSACTIONS
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S-54
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ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
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S-54
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PREPAYMENT
AND YIELD CONSIDERATIONS
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S-55
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DESCRIPTION
OF THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES
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S-74
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ADMINISTRATION
OF THE TRUST
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S-96
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THE
POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT
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S-100
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FEDERAL
INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES
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S-106
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ERISA
CONSIDERATIONS
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S-109
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RATINGS
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S-111
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LEGAL
INVESTMENT CONSIDERATIONS
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S-112
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ACCOUNTING
CONSIDERATIONS
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S-112
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USE
OF PROCEEDS
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S-112
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LEGAL
MATTERS
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S-112
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UNDERWRITING
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S-112
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GLOSSARY
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S-114
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Annex
1 Scheduled Notional Amounts for the Interest Rate Swap
Agreement
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S-134
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Annex
2 Notional Amounts for the Interest Rate Cap Agreement
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S-135
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Appendix
A: Mortgage Loan Pool Information
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S-A-1
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IMPORTANT
NOTICE ABOUT INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PROSPECTUS AND THE PROSPECTUS
SUPPLEMENT
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2
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RISK
FACTORS
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3
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DESCRIPTION
OF THE SECURITIES
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32
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REGISTRATION
OF THE OFFERED SECURITIES
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33
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MATURITY,
PREPAYMENT AND YIELD CONSIDERATIONS
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45
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THE
TRUSTS
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47
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CREDIT
ENHANCEMENT
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67
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DERIVATIVES
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71
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THE
SPONSORS AND THE MASTER SERVICERS
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73
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THE
DEPOSITOR
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75
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SAXON
MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC. - THE SERVICER
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76
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THE
ISSUING ENTITY
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76
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AFFILIATIONS
AND CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
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77
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ORIGINATION
OF MORTGAGE LOANS
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77
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SERVICING
OF MORTGAGE LOANS
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79
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THE
AGREEMENTS
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87
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MATERIAL
LEGAL ASPECTS OF MORTGAGE LOANS
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104
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USE
OF PROCEEDS
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116
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MATERIAL
FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES
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116
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STATE
AND LOCAL TAX CONSIDERATIONS
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141
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ERISA
CONSIDERATIONS
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142
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LEGAL
INVESTMENT MATTERS
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148
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PLAN
OF DISTRIBUTION
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150
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STATIC
POOL INFORMATION
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150
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ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
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151
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INCORPORATION
OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE
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151
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REPORTS
TO SECURITYHOLDERS AND TO THE SEC
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152
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OFFERED
CERTIFICATES
The
issuing entity will issue the following classes of certificates that are being
offered by this prospectus supplement. Only the classes of certificates listed
in the tables below are offered by this prospectus supplement.
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Initial
Ratings(3)
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Class
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Class
Principal
Balance(1)
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Initial
Pass-Through
Rate
Formula(2)
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Principal
Type
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Interest
Type
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S&P
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Moody’s
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A-1
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$
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209,071,000
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LIBOR
+ [___] %(4)
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Senior
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Variable
Rate
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AAA
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Aaa
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A-2a
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$
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139,970,000
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LIBOR
+ [___] %(5)
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Senior
Sequential
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Variable
Rate
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AAA
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Aaa
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A-2b
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$
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35,830,000
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LIBOR
+ [___] %(6)
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Senior
Sequential
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Variable
Rate
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AAA
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Aaa
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A-2c
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$
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54,750,000
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LIBOR
+ [___] %(7)
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Senior
Sequential
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Variable
Rate
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AAA
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Aaa
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A-2d
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$
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27,629,000
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LIBOR
+ [___] %(8)
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Senior
Sequential
|
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Variable
Rate
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AAA
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Aaa
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M-1
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$
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25,820,000
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LIBOR
+ [___] %(9)
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Subordinate
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Variable
Rate
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AA+
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Aa1
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M-2
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$
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26,442,000
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LIBOR
+ [___] %(10)
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Subordinate
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Variable
Rate
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AA
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Aa2
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M-3
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$
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13,688,000
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LIBOR
+ [___] %(11)
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Subordinate
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Variable
Rate
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AA-
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Aa3
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M-4
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$
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12,132,000
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LIBOR
+ [___] %(12)
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Subordinate
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Variable
Rate
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A+
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A1
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M-5
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$
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11,510,000
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LIBOR
+ [___] %(13)
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Subordinate
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Variable
Rate
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A
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A2
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M-6
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$
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10,266,000
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LIBOR
+ [___] %(14)
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Subordinate
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Variable
Rate
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A-
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A3
|
|
|
B-1
|
|
$
|
9,644,000
|
|
|
LIBOR
+ [___] %(15)
|
|
|
Subordinate
|
|
|
Variable
Rate
|
|
|
BBB+
|
|
|
Baa1
|
|
|
B-2
|
|
$
|
8,399,000
|
|
|
LIBOR
+ [___] %(16)
|
|
|
Subordinate
|
|
|
Variable
Rate
|
|
|
BBB
|
|
|
Baa2
|
|
|
B-3
|
|
$
|
7,777,000
|
|
|
LIBOR
+ [___] %(17)
|
|
|
Subordinate
|
|
|
Variable
Rate
|
|
|
BBB-
|
|
|
Baa3
|
|
| (1) |
These
balances are approximate, as described in this prospectus
supplement.
|
| (2) |
The
interest rate for each class of offered certificates is subject to
limitation and is described in this prospectus supplement under “Summary
of Terms.”
|
| (3) |
It
is a condition of the issuance of the offered certificates that they
receive ratings as set forth above.
|
Footnotes
continued on next page.
|
(4)
|
The
pass-through rate for the Class A-1 Certificates for the interest
accrual
period related to any distribution date on or prior to the first
related
optional purchase date will be a per annum rate equal to the least
of (i)
one-month LIBOR +[___]%, (ii) the Aggregate Net WAC Cap and (iii)
the
Group 1 WAC Cap. Beginning with the interest accrual period related
to the
distribution date immediately following the first related optional
purchase date, the pass-through rate for the Class A-1 Certificates
will
be a per annum rate equal to the least of (i) one-month LIBOR + [___]%,
(ii) the Aggregate Net WAC Cap and (iii) the Group 1 WAC
Cap.
|
|
(5)
|
The
pass-through rate for the Class A-2a Certificates for the interest
accrual
period related to any distribution date on or prior to the first
related
optional purchase date will be a per annum rate equal to the least
of (i)
one-month LIBOR + [___]%, (ii) the Aggregate Net WAC Cap and (iii)
the
Group 2 WAC Cap. Beginning with the interest accrual period related
to the
distribution date immediately following the first related optional
purchase date, the pass-through rate for the Class A-2a Certificates
will
be a per annum rate equal to the least of (i) one-month LIBOR + [___]%,
(ii) the Aggregate Net WAC Cap and (iii) the Group 2 WAC
Cap.
|
|
(6)
|
The
pass-through rate for the Class A-2b Certificates for the interest
accrual
period related to any distribution date on or prior to the first
related
optional purchase date will be a per annum rate equal to the least
of (i)
one-month LIBOR + [___]%, (ii) the Aggregate Net WAC Cap and (iii)
the
Group 2 WAC Cap. Beginning with the interest accrual period related
to the
distribution date immediately following the first related optional
purchase date, the pass-through rate for the Class A-2b Certificates
will
be a per annum rate equal to the least of (i) one-month LIBOR + [___]%,
(ii) the Aggregate Net WAC Cap and (iii) the Group 2 WAC Cap.
|
|
(7)
|
The
pass-through rate for the Class A-2c Certificates for the interest
accrual
period related to any distribution date on or prior to the first
related
optional purchase date will be a per annum rate equal to the least
of (i)
one-month LIBOR + [___]%, (ii) the Aggregate Net WAC Cap and (iii)
the
Group 2 WAC Cap. Beginning with the interest accrual period related
to the
distribution date immediately following the first related optional
purchase date, the pass-through rate for the Class A-2c Certificates
will
be a per annum rate equal to the least of (i) one-month LIBOR + [___]%,
(ii) the Aggregate Net WAC Cap and (iii) the Group 2 WAC Cap.
|
|
(8)
|
The
pass-through rate for the Class A-2d Certificates for the interest
accrual
period related to any distribution date on or prior to the first
related
optional purchase date will be a per annum rate equal to the least
of (i)
one-month LIBOR + [___]%, (ii) the Aggregate Net WAC Cap and (iii)
the
Group 2 WAC Cap. Beginning with the interest accrual period related
to the
distribution date immediately following the first related optional
purchase date, the pass-through rate for the Class A-2d Certificates
will
be a per annum rate equal to the least of (i) one-month LIBOR + [___]%,
(ii) the Aggregate Net WAC Cap and (iii) the Group 2 WAC
Cap.
|
|
(9)
|
The
pass-through rate for the Class M-1 Certificates for the interest
accrual
period related to any distribution date on or prior to the first
related
optional purchase date will be a per annum rate equal to the lesser
of (i)
one-month LIBOR + [___]% and (ii) the Aggregate Net WAC Cap. Beginning
with the interest accrual period related to the distribution date
immediately following the first related optional purchase date, the
pass-through rate for the Class M-1 Certificates will be a per annum
rate
equal to the lesser of (i) one-month LIBOR + [___]% and (ii) the
Aggregate
Net WAC Cap.
|
|
(10)
|
The
pass-through rate for the Class M-2 Certificates for the interest
accrual
period related to any distribution date on or prior to the first
related
optional purchase date will be a per annum rate equal to the lesser
of (i)
one-month LIBOR + [___]% and (ii) the Aggregate Net WAC Cap. Beginning
with the interest accrual period related to the distribution date
immediately following the first related optional purchase date, the
pass-through rate for the Class M-2 Certificates will be a per annum
rate
equal to the lesser of (i) one-month LIBOR + [___]% and (ii) the
Aggregate
Net WAC Cap.
|
|
(11)
|
The
pass-through rate for the Class M-3 Certificates for the interest
accrual
period related to any distribution date on or prior to the first
related
optional purchase date will be a per annum rate equal to the lesser
of (i)
one-month LIBOR + [___]% and (ii) the Aggregate Net WAC Cap. Beginning
with the interest accrual period related to the distribution date
immediately following the first related optional purchase date, the
pass-through rate for the Class M-3 Certificates will be a per annum
rate
equal to the lesser of (i) one-month LIBOR + [___]% and (ii) the
Aggregate
Net WAC Cap.
|
|
(12)
|
The
pass-through rate for the Class M-4 Certificates for the interest
accrual
period related to any distribution date on or prior to the first
related
optional purchase date will be a per annum rate equal to the lesser
of (i)
one-month LIBOR + [___]% and (ii) the Aggregate Net WAC Cap. Beginning
with the interest accrual period related to the distribution date
immediately following the first related optional purchase date, the
pass-through rate for the Class M-4 Certificates will be a per annum
rate
equal to the lesser of (i) one-month LIBOR +[___]% and (ii) the Aggregate
Net WAC Cap.
|
|
(13)
|
The
pass-through rate for the Class M-5 Certificates for the interest
accrual
period related to any distribution date on or prior to the first
related
optional purchase date will be a per annum rate equal to the lesser
of (i)
one-month LIBOR + [___]% and (ii) the Aggregate Net WAC Cap. Beginning
with the interest accrual period related to the distribution date
immediately following the first related optional purchase date, the
pass-through rate for the Class M-5 Certificates will be a per annum
rate
equal to the lesser of (i) one-month LIBOR +[___]% and (ii) the Aggregate
Net WAC Cap.
|
|
(14)
|
The
pass-through rate for the Class M-6 Certificates for the interest
accrual
period related to any distribution date on or prior to the first
related
optional purchase date will be a per annum rate equal to the lesser
of (i)
one-month LIBOR + [___]% and (ii) the Aggregate Net WAC Cap. Beginning
with the interest accrual period related to the distribution date
immediately following the first related optional purchase date, the
pass-through rate for the Class M-6 Certificates will be a per annum
rate
equal to the lesser of (i) one-month LIBOR + [___]% and (ii) the
Aggregate
Net WAC Cap.
|
|
(15)
|
The
pass-through rate for the Class B-1 Certificates for the interest
accrual
period related to any distribution date on or prior to the first
related
optional purchase date will be a per annum rate equal to the lesser
of (i)
one-month LIBOR + [___]% and (ii) the Aggregate Net WAC Cap. Beginning
with the interest accrual period related to the distribution date
immediately following the first related optional purchase date, the
pass-through rate for the Class B-1 Certificates will be a per annum
rate
equal to the lesser of (i) one-month LIBOR + [___]% and (ii) the
Aggregate
Net WAC Cap.
|
|
(16)
|
The
pass-through rate for the Class B-2 Certificates for the interest
accrual
period related to any distribution date on or prior to the first
related
optional purchase date will be a per annum rate equal to the lesser
of (i)
one-month LIBOR + [___]% and (ii) the Aggregate Net WAC Cap. Beginning
with the interest accrual period related to the distribution date
immediately following the first related optional purchase date, the
pass-through rate for the Class B-2 Certificates will be a per annum
rate
equal to the lesser of (i) one-month LIBOR + [___]% and (ii) the
Aggregate
Net WAC Cap.
|
|
(17)
|
The
pass-through rate for the Class B-3 Certificates for the interest
accrual
period related to any distribution date on or prior to the first
related
optional purchase date will be a per annum rate equal to the lesser
of (i)
one-month LIBOR + [___]% and (ii) the Aggregate Net WAC Cap. Beginning
with the interest accrual period related to the distribution date
immediately following the first related optional purchase date, the
pass-through rate for the Class B-3 Certificates will be a per annum
rate
equal to the lesser of (i) one-month LIBOR + [___]% and (ii) the
Aggregate
Net WAC Cap.
|
The
offered certificates will also have the following characteristics:
|
Class
|
|
Record
Date (1)
|
|
Delay/Accrual
Period
(2)
|
|
Interest
Accrual
Convention
|
|
Final
Scheduled Distribution
Date(3)
|
|
Expected
Final
Distribution
Date(4)
|
|
Minimum
Denomination
|
|
Incremental
Denomination
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
A-1
|
|
|
DD
|
|
|
0
day
|
|
|
Actual/360
|
|
|
February
2037
|
|
|
November
2023
|
|
$
|
25,000
|
|
$
|
1,000
|
|
|
A-2a
|
|
|
DD
|
|
|
0
day
|
|
|
Actual/360
|
|
|
February
2037
|
|
|
November
2008
|
|
$
|
25,000
|
|
$
|
1,000
|
|
|
A-2b
|
|
|
DD
|
|
|
0
day
|
|
|
Actual/360
|
|
|
February
2037
|
|
|
June
2009
|
|
$
|
25,000
|
|
$
|
1,000
|
|
|
A-2c
|
|
|
DD
|
|
|
0
day
|
|
|
Actual/360
|
|
|
February
2037
|
|
|
December
2012
|
|
$
|
25,000
|
|
$
|
1,000
|
|
|
A-2d
|
|
|
DD
|
|
|
0
day
|
|
|
Actual/360
|
|
|
February
2037
|
|
|
March
2023
|
|
$
|
25,000
|
|
$
|
1,000
|
|
|
M-1
|
|
|
DD
|
|
|
0
day
|
|
|
Actual/360
|
|
|
February
2037
|
|
|
September
2021
|
|
$
|
100,000
|
|
$
|
1,000
|
|
|
M-2
|
|
|
DD
|
|
|
0
day
|
|
|
Actual/360
|
|
|
February
2037
|
|
|
March
2021
|
|
$
|
100,000
|
|
$
|
1,000
|
|
|
M-3
|
|
|
DD
|
|
|
0
day
|
|
|
Actual/360
|
|
|
February
2037
|
|
|
June
2020
|
|
$
|
100,000
|
|
$
|
1,000
|
|
|
M-4
|
|
|
DD
|
|
|
0
day
|
|
|
Actual/360
|
|
|
February
2037
|
|
|
January
2020
|
|
$
|
100,000
|
|
$
|
1,000
|
|
|
M-5
|
|
|
DD
|
|
|
0
day
|
|
|
Actual/360
|
|
|
February
2037
|
|
|
July
2019
|
|
$
|
100,000
|
|
$
|
1,000
|
|
|
M-6
|
|
|
DD
|
|
|
0
day
|
|
|
Actual/360
|
|
|
February
2037
|
|
|
January
2019
|
|
$
|
100,000
|
|
$
|
1,000
|
|
|
B-1
|
|
|
DD
|
|
|
0
day
|
|
|
Actual/360
|
|
|
February
2037
|
|
|
July
2018
|
|
$
|
100,000
|
|
$
|
1,000
|
|
|
B-2
|
|
|
DD
|
|
|
0
day
|
|
|
Actual/360
|
|
|
February
2037
|
|
|
November
2017
|
|
$
|
100,000
|
|
$
|
1,000
|
|
|
B-3
|
|
|
DD
|
|
|
0
day
|
|
|
Actual/360
|
|
|
February
2037
|
|
|
April
2017
|
|
$
|
100,000
|
|
$
|
1,000
|
|
|
(1)
|
DD
= For any distribution date, the close of business on the business
day
immediately before that distribution
date.
|
| (2) |
0
Day = For any distribution date, the interest accrual period will
be the
period beginning on the immediately preceding distribution date (or
March
7, 2007 in the case of the first interest accrual period) and ending
on
the calendar day immediately before the related distribution
date.
|
| (3) |
Calculated
as one month following the latest maturing 30-year
loan.
|
| (4) |
Calculated
based on 100% PPC of the assumptions as set forth under “Prepayment and
Yield Considerations — Prepayments and Yields for the Offered
Certificates” (and assuming that the optional termination is not
exercised).
|
SUMMARY
OF TERMS
This
summary highlights selected information from this document. It does not contain
all the information that you need to consider in making your investment
decision. To understand the terms of the certificates and the characteristics
of
the underlying mortgage loans, read carefully the entire prospectus supplement
and the accompanying prospectus.
This
summary provides an overview of structural provisions, calculations, cashflows
and other information to aid your understanding and is qualified by the full
description of the structural provisions, calculations, cashflows and other
information in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying
prospectus.
Issuing
Entity
Saxon
Asset Securities Trust 2007-1, a common law trust formed under the laws of
the
State of New York.
Sponsor
and Seller
Saxon
Funding Management LLC, an affiliate of the depositor and the underwriter,
will
sell the mortgage loans to the depositor. Saxon Funding Management LLC’s address
is 4860 Cox Road, Suite 300, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060 and its telephone number
is (804) 967-7400.
Depositor
Saxon
Asset Securities Company, a Virginia corporation and an affiliate of the seller
and the underwriter, will sell the mortgage loans to the issuing entity. The
depositor’s address is 4860 Cox Road, Suite 300, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060 and
its telephone number is (804) 967-7400.
Trustee
Deutsche
Bank National Trust Company.
Servicer
Saxon
Mortgage Services, Inc., an affiliate of the seller, the depositor and the
underwriter.
Interest
Rate Swap Counterparty and Interest Rate Cap Counterparty
Morgan
Stanley Capital Services Inc., a Delaware corporation and an affiliate of the
seller, the depositor and the underwriter. The counterparty’s principal
executive office is 1585 Broadway, New York, New York 10036, telephone number
(212) 761-4000.
The
counterparty conducts business in the over-the-counter derivatives market,
engaging in a variety of derivatives products, including interest rate swaps,
currency swaps, credit default swaps and interest rate options with
institutional clients.
Custodian
Deutsche
Bank National Trust Company.
Cut-off
Date
As
of the
close of business on February 1, 2007 for the mortgage loans to be sold to
the issuing entity on the closing date.
Closing
Date
The
Offered Certificates
The
classes of Saxon Asset Securities Trust 2007-1 Mortgage Loan Asset Backed
Certificates issued with the initial approximate characteristics set forth
under
“Offered Certificates” in the table on page S-3.
The
offered certificates will be issued in book-entry form. See “Description of the
Offered Certificates — General” in this prospectus supplement. The minimum
denomination and the incremental denomination of each class of offered
certificates are set forth in the table on page S-6.
In
addition to the offered certificates, the issuing entity will issue the Class
OC, Class P and Class R Certificates, which
are
not offered by this prospectus supplement. The Class OC Certificates will not
be
entitled to monthly distributions of principal and interest, but rather solely
to any excess cashflow remaining from the aggregate mortgage loans (as described
below) after all distributions on the aggregate offered certificates (as
described below) and certain other fees and expenses of the issuing entity
have
been made on the related distribution date. The Class P Certificates will not
be
entitled to any distributions of principal and interest, but rather solely
to
prepayment premiums collected in respect of the mortgage loans. The Class R
Certificate will not be entitled to monthly distributions of principal and
interest.
The
certificates will represent ownership interests in the assets of the issuing
entity, which will consist primarily of first and second lien, fixed and
adjustable rate, conforming balance and non-conforming balance residential
mortgage loans secured by one- to four-family residential properties and
interests in the supplemental interest trust described in this prospectus
supplement.
The
offered certificates will have an approximate total initial principal balance
of
$592,928,000. Any difference between the total principal balance of the
certificates on the date they are issued and the approximate total principal
balance of the certificates on the date of this prospectus supplement will
not
exceed 10%.
As
described in this prospectus supplement, for purposes of allocating collections
from the mortgage loans, the mortgage loans will be divided into two groups,
loan group 1 and loan group 2. Loan group 1 consists of mortgage loans with
original principal balances that do not exceed the applicable Freddie Mac
original loan amount limitations for one- to four- family residential mortgaged
properties (i.e.,
conforming balance mortgage loans) and Loan group 2 consists of both conforming
balance and non-conforming balance mortgage loans.
Certificates
with a class designation containing an “A” are referred to herein as senior
certificates. All other classes of offered certificates are referred to herein
as subordinate certificates.
The
Class
A-1 Certificates are sometimes referred to in this prospectus supplement as
the
group 1 certificates and they are related to the mortgage loans in loan group
1.
Class A-2a, Class A-2b, Class A-2c and Class A-2d Certificates are sometimes
collectively referred to in this prospectus supplement as the group 2
certificates and they are related to the mortgage loans in loan group 2. The
Class M-1, Class M-2, Class M-3, Class M-4, Class M-5, Class M-6, Class B-1,
Class B-2 and Class B-3 Certificates are sometimes referred to collectively
as
the subordinate certificates. The subordinate certificates, Class OC, Class
R
and Class P Certificates are related to all of the mortgage loans. The
certificates generally receive distributions based on principal and interest
collected from the mortgage loans in the corresponding loan group or loan
groups.
Distribution
Date
The
trustee will make distributions of principal and interest on the 25th day of
each month, or if that day is not a business day, the next business day. The
first distribution date will be March 26, 2007.
Fees
and Expenses
Before
distributions are made on the certificates,
the
servicer will be paid from interest collections on the mortgage loans, prior
to
deposit into the collection account, a monthly fee, equal to the principal
balance of each mortgage loan serviced by the servicer multiplied by
one-twelfth
of 0.50% per annum.
The
servicer will also be entitled to receive, to the extent provided in the pooling
and servicing agreement, additional compensation in the form of any interest
or
other income earned on funds it has deposited in a collection account pending
remittance to the trustee, as well as late charges and certain fees paid by
borrowers. In addition, the servicer will be entitled to be reimbursed for
REO
management fees paid to third-party vendors as described herein.
As
compensation for its services, the trustee will be paid a monthly fee calculated
as no more than 0.02% annually on the total principal balance of the mortgage
loans.
The
fees
of the custodian will be paid by the trustee from its own funds.
Expenses
of the servicer, the trustee and the custodian that are permitted to be
reimbursed under the pooling and servicing agreement and the custody agreement
will be paid prior to any distributions to certificateholders, to the extent
payable by the trust fund of the issuing entity.
See
“The
Pooling and Servicing Agreement — Fees and Expenses of the Issuing Entity” in
this prospectus supplement.
Final
Scheduled Distribution Date
The
final
scheduled distribution date for the offered certificates will be the
distribution date specified in the table on page S-6. The actual final
distribution date for each class of offered certificates may be earlier or
later, and could be substantially earlier, than the applicable final scheduled
distribution date.
Pass-Through
Rates
The
pass-through rates on each class of offered certificates adjust on each
distribution date, based on the value of one-month LIBOR.
The
pass-through rate of each class of offered certificates will be subject to
limitation (or will be “capped”) as described in this prospectus supplement.
Whenever a pass-through rate for an offered certificate is capped, any shortfall
in interest on that certificate resulting from the application of the related
cap will be carried over to subsequent distribution dates and, to the extent
available, will be paid from excess interest and payments received by the
trustee, on behalf of the supplemental interest trust, under the interest rate
swap agreement and the interest rate cap agreement.
Interest
Distributions
On
each
distribution date, the trustee will generally distribute interest funds with
respect to each of loan group 1 and loan group 2, in the following
order:
|
·
|
to
the swap account, amounts payable to the counterparty, excluding
swap
termination payments payable to the counterparty when the counterparty
is
the sole affected or defaulting
party;
|
|
·
|
to
the related senior certificates, all interest due
thereon;
|
|
·
|
to
the unrelated senior certificates (after application of interest
funds
from the loan group for such unrelated senior
certificates);
|
|
·
|
to
the subordinate certificates, in the order of priority described
in this
prospectus supplement, monthly interest due such certificates;
and
|
|
·
|
any
remaining interest funds to be applied as described under “¾Net
Monthly Excess Cashflow” below.
|
Principal
Distributions
On
each
distribution date, after making the required payments to the swap account,
the
trustee will apply the principal distribution amount for each of loan group
1
and loan group 2, first to make the required distributions
of
principal on the related senior certificates and second, if the principal
balances of the related senior certificates have been reduced to zero, to make
the required distributions of principal on the remaining senior certificates,
in
each case as described under “Description of the Offered Certificates—Principal
Distributions on the Certificates” and “—Allocation of Principal Payments to
Senior Certificates.” Thereafter, to the extent described under “Description of
the Offered Certificates—Principal Distributions on the Certificates,” any
remaining principal payments received on the mortgage loans not required to
maintain the principal balances of the senior certificates at the required
levels, as described above, will be distributed to the subordinate certificates,
sequentially, in the order of their seniority, up to the required distribution
amounts, provided a trigger event has not occurred, as described in this
prospectus supplement.
The
amount of principal distributable with respect to each class of certificates
that is entitled to principal distributions will be determined primarily by
(1)
funds received on the mortgage loans that are available to make distributions
on each
class of certificates and (2) formulas that allocate portions of principal
payments received on the mortgage loans among different classes of
certificates.
Funds
received on the mortgage loans may consist of expected, scheduled payments,
and
unexpected payments resulting from prepayments or defaults by borrowers,
liquidation of defaulted mortgage loans, or repurchases of mortgage loans under
the circumstances described in this prospectus supplement.
The
manner of allocating payments of principal on the mortgage loans will differ,
as
described in this prospectus supplement, depending upon the occurrence of
several different events or triggers:
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whether
a distribution date occurs before the “stepdown date,” which is the
earlier to occur of (i) the later to occur of (A) the
distribution
date in March 2010 and (B) the first distribution
date on which the class principal balance of the senior certificates
immediately prior to such distribution
date (less the principal funds for such distribution
date) is less than or equal to approximately 50.20%, of the stated
principal balance of the mortgage loans on the related determination
date,
and (ii) the
distribution
date after the distribution date on which the aggregate class principal
balance of the senior certificates has been reduced to zero;
and
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whether
a “trigger event” has occurred, and cumulative losses or delinquencies on
the mortgage loans are higher than certain levels specified in this
prospectus supplement.
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Net
Monthly Excess Cashflow
On
each
distribution date, the trustee will distribute any related net monthly excess
cashflow in the following order:
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first,
to the senior and subordinate certificates to make principal payments
to
maintain the required overcollateralization
amount;
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to
the subordinate certificates, in order of seniority, the amount of
unpaid
interest for prior distribution dates (excluding any shortfall resulting
from application of a cap)
and amounts in repayment of any realized losses previously allocated
to
those certificates;
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·
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to
the certificates entitled thereto, any interest shortfall resulting
from
application of a cap, in the order of priority described in this
prospectus supplement;
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·
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to
the certificates entitled thereto, any prepayment interest shortfalls
and
any shortfalls resulting from application of the Servicemembers Civil
Relief Act, in the order of priority described in this prospectus
supplement;
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·
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to
the swap account for payment to the counterparty of termination payments
in certain circumstances described in this prospectus supplement,
and
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·
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to
the Class OC and Class R Certificates, in that order, any remaining
amount.
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Limited
Recourse
The
only
source of cash available to make interest and principal distributions on the
certificates will be the assets of the trust fund of the issuing entity. The
issuing entity will have no source of cash other than collections and recoveries
on the mortgage loans through insurance or otherwise and payments received
under
an interest rate swap agreement as described below under “—Interest Rate Swap
Agreement” and payments received under an interest rate cap agreement as
described below under “—Interest Rate Cap Agreement.” No other entity will be
required or expected to make any distributions on the certificates.
Credit
Enhancement
Credit
enhancement refers to various mechanisms that are intended to protect
certificateholders against losses due to defaults on the mortgage
loans.
The
offered certificates will have the benefit of the following types of credit
enhancement:
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the
use of net monthly excess cashflow from the mortgage loans as described
under “—Net Monthly Excess Cashflow”
above;
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·
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the
subordination of distributions of interest and principal on the
subordinate certificates to required payments of interest and principal
on
the more senior certificates;
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·
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the
use of net monthly excess cashflow to build and maintain
overcollateralization at certain required levels as described in
this
prospectus supplement.
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On
the
closing date, the outstanding stated principal balance of the mortgage loans
is
expected to exceed the aggregate principal balance of the certificates by
approximately $29,243,726, which represents approximately 4.70% of the stated
principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the cut-off date. As described
above, net monthly excess cashflow will be used to build and maintain such
overcollateralization at required levels. We cannot, however, assure you that
for all periods sufficient excess interest will be generated by the mortgage
loans to maintain the required levels of overcollateralization.
Interest
Rate Swap Agreement
The
trustee, on behalf of the supplemental interest trust, will enter into an
interest rate swap agreement with the counterparty. Under the interest rate
swap
agreement, on each distribution date, commencing with the distribution date
in
February 2008 and
ending with the distribution date in September 2011, the supplemental interest
trust will be obligated to make payments at the applicable fixed rate of payment
owed by the trust fund, as described in this prospectus supplement, and the
counterparty will be obligated to make payments at LIBOR (as determined pursuant
to the interest rate swap agreement), in each case calculated on the scheduled
notional amount set forth on Annex 1. To the extent that a fixed rate payment
exceeds the floating rate payment related to any distribution date, amounts
otherwise available to certificateholders will be applied to make a net swap
payment to the counterparty, and to the extent that a floating rate payment
exceeds the fixed rate payment related to any distribution date, the
counterparty will owe a net swap payment to the supplemental interest trust.
Any
net amounts received by the supplemental interest trust under the interest
rate
swap agreement will be paid by the supplemental interest trust and applied
to
pay interest shortfalls, pay basis risk shortfalls, maintain
overcollateralization and repay losses, as described in this prospectus
supplement.
Interest
Rate Cap Agreement
The
offered certificates will have the benefit of an interest rate cap agreement
provided by the counterparty. The payments, if any, pursuant to the interest
rate cap agreement will be available to cover certain shortfalls in interest
that may result from the pass-through rates on the offered certificates being
limited by the cap on those pass-through rates. All obligations of the trust
fund under the interest rate cap agreement will be paid on or prior to the
closing date. For further information regarding the interest rate cap agreement,
see “Description of the Offered Certificates—Interest Rate Cap Agreement” in
this prospectus supplement.
Mortgage
Loans
On
the
closing date, the assets of the trust fund of the issuing entity will consist
of
approximately 3,134 mortgage loans with an aggregate principal balance as of
the
cut-off date of approximately $622,171,726.
Information
presented with respect to the mortgage loans in this prospectus supplement
is
derived solely from mortgage loans identified for inclusion in the trust fund
of
the issuing entity as of the date of this prospectus supplement. Accordingly,
such statistical data reflects only a portion of the loans to be included in
the
trust fund of the issuing entity.
The
mortgage loans were originated or acquired in accordance with the mortgage
loan
program for non-conforming credits of the seller. We refer you to “Risk
Factors—Non-conforming underwriting standards” in this prospectus supplement for
additional information.
The
mortgage loans in the trust fund of the issuing entity are secured by one-
to
four-family residential properties and include first and second lien, fixed
and
adjustable rate, conforming balance and non-conforming balance mortgage
loans.
The
mortgage loans to be included in the trust fund of the issuing entity are
separated into two groups:
Loan
group 1 consists of fixed and adjustable rate, first and second lien conforming
balance mortgage loans. Loan group 2 consists of fixed and adjustable rate,
first and second lien conforming balance and non-conforming balance mortgage
loans.
See
Appendix A hereto for a description of the mortgage loans.
Aggregate
Mortgage Loans
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Total
Outstanding Principal Balance:
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$622,171,726
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|
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Number
of Loans:
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3,134
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
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Average
|
Minimum
|
Maximum
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Original
Loan Amount:
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding
Principal Balance:
|
$198,523
|
$14,716
|
$998,999
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Weighted
Average
|
Minimum
|
Maximum
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Mortgage
Rate:
|
8.358%
|
5.750%
|
14.200%
|
| |
|
|
|
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Gross
Margin:
|
6.133%
|
4.500%
|
9.990%
|
|
Initial
Periodic Rate Cap:
|
2.988%
|
1.000%
|
3.000%
|
|
Periodic
Rate Cap:
|
1.002%
|
1.000%
|
1.500%
|
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Life
Floor:
|
6.404%
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4.500%
|
12.000%
|
|
Life
Cap:
|
14.366%
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11.750%
|
18.990%
|
|
Months
to Roll:
|
27
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9
|
59
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Combined
Original LTV(1):
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80.21%
|
15.66%
|
100.00%
|
|
Credit
Score(2):
|
608
|
490
|
816
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Original
Term (months):
|
362
|
120
|
480
|
|
Remaining
Term (months):
|
359
|
117
|
479
|
|
Seasoning
(months):
|
2
|
1
|
30
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Top
Property State Concentrations:
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CA
(16.22%), MD (14.82%), FL (9.94%)
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Maximum
Zip Code Concentrations:
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20743
(0.61%), 20774 (0.47%), 22193 (0.42%)
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|
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|
Adjustable
Rate:
|
79.92%
|
|
|
|
Fixed
Rate:
|
20.08%
|
|
|
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|
|
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Earliest
|
Latest
|
| |
|
|
|
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First
Distribution Date:
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|
|
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Maturity
Date:
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January
1, 2047
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First
Lien:
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2,900
(98.07%)
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Second
Lien:
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234
(1.93%)
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(1)
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The
combined original loan-to-value ratio of a mortgage loan is equal
to the
ratio (expressed as a percentage) of the original stated principal
balance
of the mortgage loan plus, in the case of a second lien mortgage
loan, any
senior lien balances and the fair market value of the mortgaged premises
at the time of origination. The fair market value is the lower of
(i) the
purchase price and (ii) the appraised value in the case of purchases
and
is the appraised value in all other cases.
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(2)
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The
weighted average and minimum credit scores are calculated based on
approximately 99.88% of
the mortgage loans (by stated principal balance) that have valid
FICO
scores.
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Group
1 Mortgage Loans
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Total
Outstanding Principal Balance:
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$278,392,074
|
|
|
|
Number
of Loans:
|
1,506
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
| |
Average
|
Minimum
|
Maximum
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Original
Loan Amount:
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding
Principal Balance:
|
$184,855
|
$14,716
|
$570,595
|
| |
|
|
|
| |
Weighted
Average
|
Minimum
|
Maximum
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Mortgage
Rate:
|
8.367%
|
5.750%
|
14.200%
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Gross
Margin:
|
6.096%
|
4.500%
|
9.990%
|
|
Initial
Periodic Rate Cap:
|
2.995%
|
1.000%
|
3.000%
|
|
Periodic
Rate Cap:
|
1.001%
|
1.000%
|
1.500%
|
|
Life
Floor:
|
6.282%
|
4.500%
|
12.000%
|
|
Life
Cap:
|
14.311%
|
11.750%
|
18.990%
|
|
Months
to Roll:
|
27
|
19
|
35
|
|
Combined
Original LTV(1):
|
80.37%
|
15.66%
|
100.00%
|
|
Credit
Score(2):
|
606
|
500
|
806
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Original
Term (months):
|
361
|
120
|
480
|
|
Remaining
Term (months):
|
359
|
117
|
479
|
|
Seasoning
(months):
|
2
|
1
|
30
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Top
Property State Concentrations:
|
CA
(16.81%), MD (15.87%), FL (9.31%)
|
|
Maximum
Zip Code Concentrations:
|
20743
(0.89%), 21222 (0.46%), 20744 (0.45%)
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Adjustable
Rate:
|
77.96%
|
|
|
|
Fixed
Rate:
|
22.04%
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
Earliest
|
Latest
|
| |
|
|
|
|
First
Distribution Date:
|
|
|
|
|
Maturity
Date:
|
|
|
January
1, 2047
|
| |
|
|
|
|
First
Lien:
|
1,372
(98.13%)
|
|
|
|
Second
Lien:
|
134
(1.87%)
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
(1)
|
The
combined original loan-to-value ratio of a mortgage loan is equal
to the
ratio (expressed as a percentage) of the original stated principal
balance
of the mortgage loan plus, in the case of a second lien mortgage
loan, any
senior lien balances and the fair market value of the mortgaged premises
at the time of origination. The fair market value is the lower of
(i) the
purchase price and (ii) the appraised value in the case of purchases
and
is the appraised value in all other
cases.
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|
(2)
|
The
weighted average and minimum credit scores are calculated based on
all of
the mortgage loans (by stated principal balance) that have valid
FICO
scores.
|
Group
2 Mortgage Loans
|
Total
Outstanding Principal Balance:
|
$343,779,652
|
|
|
|
Number
of Loans:
|
1,628
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
| |
Average
|
Minimum
|
Maximum
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Original
Loan Amount:
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding
Principal Balance:
|
$211,167
|
$15,484
|
$998,999
|
| |
|
|
|
| |
Weighted
Average
|
Minimum
|
Maximum
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Mortgage
Rate:
|
8.350%
|
5.750%
|
14.100%
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Gross
Margin:
|
6.161%
|
4.500%
|
9.990%
|
|
Initial
Periodic Rate Cap:
|
2.983%
|
1.000%
|
3.000%
|
|
Periodic
Rate Cap:
|
1.002%
|
1.000%
|
1.500%
|
|
Life
Floor:
|
6.499%
|
4.500%
|
11.990%
|
|
Life
Cap:
|
14.409%
|
11.750%
|
18.990%
|
|
Months
to Roll:
|
27
|
9
|
59
|
|
Combined
Original LTV(1):
|
80.08%
|
17.18%
|
100.00%
|
|
Credit
Score(2):
|
609
|
490
|
816
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Original
Term (months):
|
362
|
120
|
480
|
|
Remaining
Term (months):
|
360
|
117
|
479
|
|
Seasoning
(months):
|
2
|
1
|
21
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Top
Property State Concentrations:
|
CA
(15.74%), MD (13.97%), FL (10.44%)
|
|
Maximum
Zip Code Concentrations:
|
20774
(0.69%), 20772 (0.53%), 22193 (0.48%)
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Adjustable
Rate:
|
81.52%
|
|
|
|
Fixed
Rate:
|
18.48%
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
Earliest
|
Latest
|
| |
|
|
|
|
First
Distribution Date:
|
|
|
|
|
Maturity
Date:
|
|
|
January
1, 2047
|
| |
|
|
|
|
First
Lien:
|
1,528
(98.02%)
|
|
|
|
Second
Lien:
|
100
(1.98%)
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
(1)
|
The
combined original loan-to-value ratio of a mortgage loan is equal
to the
ratio (expressed as a percentage) of the original stated principal
balance
of the mortgage loan plus, in the case of a second lien mortgage
loan, any
senior lien balances and the fair market value of the mortgaged premises
at the time of origination. The fair market value is the lower of
(i) the
purchase price and (ii) the appraised value in the case of purchases
and
is the appraised value in all other
cases.
|
|
(2)
|
The
weighted average and minimum credit scores are calculated based on
approximately
99.79% of
the mortgage loans (by stated principal balance) that have valid
FICO
scores.
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Optional
Redemption
The
servicer has the right to exercise an optional termination on any distribution
date on which the aggregate principal balance of the mortgage loans has declined
to less than or equal to 10% of the sum of the aggregate principal balance
of
the mortgage loans as of the cut-off date.
Realized
Losses
If,
(1)
the trustee disposes of a mortgage loan for less than its stated principal
balance plus accrued interest, reimbursement of liquidation expenses, and
servicer advances, or (2) the servicer determines that a delinquent mortgage
loan constitutes a “nonrecoverable mortgage loan” as described herein, the trust
fund of the issuing entity will incur a realized loss.
If,
on
any distribution date, the aggregate class principal balance of the certificates
exceeds the aggregate principal balance of the mortgage loans, the class
principal balances of the subordinate certificates will be reduced in reverse
order of seniority. After a reduction, the holders of any of these certificates
will generally only be entitled to distributions of both principal and interest
on the reduced class principal balance of their certificates.
Mortgage
Loan Representations and Warranties
Each
originator (including the sponsor) of mortgage loans has made certain
representations and warranties concerning the mortgage loans. These
representations and warranties, or the sponsor’s rights to these representations
and warranties, as applicable, will be assigned to the depositor under a sales
agreement and, in turn, will be assigned by the depositor to the trustee on
behalf of the issuing entity under the pooling and servicing agreement. In
addition, the sponsor will represent that none of the mortgage loans in the
trust fund of the issuing entity will be “high cost” loans under applicable
federal, state or local anti-predatory or anti-abusive lending laws, and for
certain of the mortgage loans, will make additional representations and
warranties.
Following
the discovery of a breach of any representation or warranty that materially
and
adversely affects the interests of the holders of the offered certificates
(or,
in the case of certain representations and warranties with respect to the group
1 mortgage loans described under “The
Pooling and Servicing Agreement — Sale of Mortgage Loans,”
any
breach thereof regardless of its effect on the interests of the holders of
the
offered certificates), the sponsor will be required to either (1) cure that
breach, (2) repurchase the affected mortgage loan from the issuing entity or
(3)
in certain circumstances, substitute another mortgage loan.
In
order
to substitute a new mortgage loan for a mortgage loan that has been removed
from
the trust fund of the issuing entity because of a breach of a representation
or
warranty, a mortgage loan that is materially similar to the defective mortgage
loan must be available for substitution, and the substitution must be made
within two years of the closing date.
See
“The
Trusts — Assignment of Mortgage Assets” in the prospectus.
Mortgage
Loan Servicing
The
servicer will service the mortgage loans in the trust fund pursuant to the
pooling and servicing agreement, as described in this prospectus supplement
and
the accompanying prospectus.
The
servicer is required to make advances in respect of scheduled payments on the
mortgage loans, net of the servicing fee, in certain circumstances described
under “Servicing; The Servicer — Advances and Payment of Compensating Interest”
in this prospectus supplement. If the servicer does not make a required advance,
the trustee, in its capacity as successor servicer, will be obligated to do
so
to the extent required by the pooling and servicing agreement.
Any
transfer of servicing to one or more successor servicers is subject to the
conditions set forth in the pooling and servicing agreement, as described in
this prospectus supplement.
See
“Servicing;
The Servicer,”
in this
prospectus supplement.
Financing
The
underwriter, or affiliates of the underwriter, has provided financing for
certain of the mortgage loans. A portion of the proceeds of the sale of the
offered certificates will be used to repay this financing.
Tax
Status
An
election will be made to treat a portion of the trust fund as multiple REMICs
for federal income tax purposes. Each of the offered certificates will represent
ownership of “regular interests” in a REMIC, along with certain contractual
rights and obligations. The Class R Certificate will be designated as the sole
class of “residual interest” in each of the REMICs.
See
“Federal Income Tax Consequences” in this prospectus supplement and in the
accompanying prospectus for additional information concerning the application
of
federal income tax laws to the certificates.
ERISA
Considerations
Generally,
employee benefit plans and any other retirement arrangements subject to the
Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and/or the Internal Revenue
Code
of 1986 or any similar applicable law may acquire the offered certificates.
However, offered certificates may not be acquired or held by a person investing
assets of any such plans or arrangements before the termination of the interest
rate swap agreement and the interest rate cap agreement, unless such acquisition
or holding is eligible for the exemptive relief available under the statutory
exemption or one of the class exemptions described in this prospectus supplement
under “ERISA Considerations.”
Legal
Investment
None
of
the classes of offered certificates will constitute “mortgage related
securities” for purposes of the Secondary Mortgage Market Enhancement Act of
1984, as amended. If your investment activities are subject to legal investment
laws and regulations, regulatory capital requirements, or review by regulatory
authorities, then you may be subject to restrictions on investment in the
offered certificates. You should consult your own legal advisors for assistance
in determining the suitability of and consequences to you of the purchase,
ownership, and sale of the offered certificates. See “Legal Investment
Considerations” in this prospectus supplement and “Legal Investment Matters” in
the prospectus.
RISK
FACTORS
Before
making an investment decision, you should carefully consider the following
risks
which we believe describe the principal factors that make an investment in
the
offered certificates speculative or risky. In particular, payments on your
certificates will depend on payments received on, and other recoveries with
respect to, the mortgage loans. Therefore, you should carefully consider the
risk factors relating to the mortgage loans.
The
offered certificates are complex securities. You should 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 and tolerance for
risk.
You
should carefully consider, among other things, the factors described below
and
under “Prepayment and Yield Considerations” in this prospectus supplement and
“Risk Factors” in the accompanying prospectus before purchasing the
certificates.
Certificates
May Not Be Appropriate for Individual Investors
The
offered certificates are not suitable investments for all investors. In
particular, you should not purchase any class of offered certificates unless
you
understand the prepayment, credit, liquidity and market risks associated with
that class because:
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|
· |
The
amounts you receive on your offered certificates will depend on the
amount
of the payments borrowers make on the related mortgage loans. Because
we
cannot predict the rate at which borrowers will repay their loans,
you may
receive distributions on your certificates in amounts that are larger
or
smaller than you expect. In addition, the life of your certificates
may be
longer or shorter than anticipated. Because of this, we cannot guarantee
that you will receive distributions at any specific future date or
in any
specific amount. You bear the reinvestment risks resulting from a
rate of
principal payments that is faster or slower than you
expect.
|
|
|
· |
The
yield to maturity on your certificates will depend primarily on the
purchase price of your certificates and the rate of principal payments
and
realized losses on the mortgage
loans.
|
|
|
· |
Rapid
prepayment rates on the mortgage loans are likely to coincide with
periods
of low prevailing interest rates. During these periods, the yield
at which
you may be able to reinvest amounts received as payments on your
certificates may be lower than the yield on your certificates. Conversely,
slow prepayment rates on the mortgage loans are likely to coincide
with
periods of high interest rates. During these periods, the amount
of
payments available to you for reinvestment at high rates may be relatively
low.
|
|
|
· |
All
of the pass-through rates of the certificates are based to some extent
on
the weighted average of the net mortgage rates of the mortgage loans.
If
the mortgage loans with relatively higher mortgage rates prepay,
the
Aggregate Net WAC Cap (as defined herein) will be reduced. In addition,
with respect to the senior certificates, the pass-through rates of
the
group 1 senior certificates will be further limited by the Group
1 WAC Cap
(as defined herein), and the pass-through rates of the group 2 senior
certificates will be further limited by the Group 2 WAC Cap (as defined
herein), each of which is based upon the net mortgage rates of the
mortgage loans in the related loan group, and which may be lower
than the
Aggregate Net WAC Cap. Reductions in the net mortgage rates of the
mortgage loans in a loan group could affect both the yield on the
certificates in the related certificate group and the amount of excess
interest generated by the mortgage loans in the related loan group.
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Credit
Enhancement May Not Be Adequate
Risks
Related to the Offered Certificates.
A
decline in real estate values or in economic conditions generally could increase
the rates of delinquencies, foreclosures and losses on the mortgage loans to
a
level that is significantly higher than those experienced currently. This in
turn will reduce the yield on your certificates, particularly if the credit
enhancement described in this prospectus supplement is not enough to protect
your certificates from these losses.
The
certificates are not insured by any financial guaranty insurance policy. The
subordination, loss allocation and overcollateralization features described
in
this prospectus supplement are intended to enhance the likelihood that holders
of more senior classes of certificates in a certificate group will receive
regular payments of interest and principal, but are limited in nature and may
be
insufficient to cover all losses on the mortgage loans in the related loan
group
or loan groups.
Risks
Related to the Certificates.
The
senior certificates will generally receive 100% of principal payments received
on the related mortgage loans for the first three years following the closing
date and if the loss and delinquency levels described in the definitions of
“Cumulative Loss Trigger Event” and “Delinquency Loss Trigger Event” in the
“Glossary” are exceeded thereafter, the senior certificates may once again
receive 100% of principal payments received on the mortgage loans and as a
result the subordinate certificates may continue (unless the aggregate class
principal balance of the senior certificates has been reduced to zero) to
receive no portion of the amount of principal then payable to the certificates.
After taking into account certain payments by the issuing entity pursuant to
the
swap agreement, the weighted average lives of the subordinate certificates
will
therefore be longer than would otherwise be the case. The effect on the market
value of the subordinate certificates of changes in market interest rates or
market yields for similar securities may be greater than for the senior
certificates.
If,
as a
result of losses on the mortgage loans, the class principal balance of the
Class
OC Certificates is reduced to zero and there is no excess interest on the
mortgage loans, the yield on each class of subordinate certificates will be
extremely sensitive to losses on the mortgage loans since such losses will
then
be allocated to the Class B-3, Class B-2, Class B-1, Class M-6, Class M-5,
Class
M-4, Class M-3, Class M-2 and Class M-1 Certificates, in that order, until
their
respective class principal balances are reduced to zero.
Delinquencies
on the mortgage loans that are not covered by amounts advanced by the servicer
because the servicer believes the amounts, if advanced, would not be
recoverable, will adversely affect the yield on the Class B-3, Class B-2, Class
B-1, Class M-6, Class M-5, Class M-4, Class M-3, Class M-2 and Class M-1
Certificates, in that order. Because of the priority of distributions,
shortfalls resulting from delinquencies on the mortgage loans after taking
into
account certain payments received or paid by the issuing entity pursuant to
the
swap agreement will be borne first by the Class OC Certificates and then by
the
subordinate certificates, in the reverse order of their priority of payment.
Realized losses will be allocated to a class of subordinate certificates by
reducing or “writing down” the principal balance thereof. Such written down
amounts will not accrue interest, nor, except under certain limited
circumstances, will such amounts be reinstated. However, if funds are available
after all payments of interest and principal required to be made on a
distribution date to the senior certificates are paid thereto, the holders
of
subordinate certificates may receive a payment in respect of such written down
principal in order of their seniority.
The
yield
on the subordinate certificates, in decreasing order of their seniority, will
be
progressively more sensitive to the rate and timing of defaults and the severity
of losses on the mortgage loans. In general, losses on the mortgage loans and
the resulting reduction in the principal balance of the subordinate certificates
will mean that less interest will accrue on such certificates than would
otherwise be the case. The earlier a loss and resulting reduction in principal
balance occurs, the greater the effect on an investor’s yields.
The
amount of any realized losses experienced on the mortgage loans, to the extent
not covered by either excess interest or, on and after the distribution date
in
February 2008 and prior to the distribution date in September 2011, any net
swap
receipts received from the swap counterparty, will be applied to reduce the
class principal balance of the Class OC, Class B-3, Class B-2, Class B-1, Class
M-6, Class M-5, Class M-4, Class M-3, Class M-2 and Class M-1 Certificates,
in
that order, until the principal balance of each such class has been reduced
to zero. If subordination is insufficient to absorb losses, then holders of
more
senior classes will incur realized losses and may never receive payments in
respect of their entire class principal balances. The pooling and servicing
agreement does not permit the allocation of realized losses on the mortgage
loans to the senior certificates; however, investors in the senior certificates
should realize that under certain loss scenarios, there will not be enough
principal and interest on the mortgage loans to pay the senior certificates
all
interest and principal amounts to which these classes of certificates are then
entitled. You should consider the following:
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if
you buy a Class B-3 Certificate and losses on the mortgage loans
exceed
the total principal balance of the Class OC Certificates, the excess
interest in that period and, on and after the distribution date in
February 2008 and prior to the distribution date in September 2011,
any
net swap receipts received from the swap counterparty, the principal
balance of your certificate will be reduced proportionately with
the
principal balance of the other Class B-3 Certificates by the amount
of
that excess;
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if
you buy a Class B-2 Certificate and losses on the mortgage loans
exceed
the total principal balance of the Class B-3 and Class OC Certificates,
the excess interest in that period and, on and after the distribution
date
in February 2008 and prior to the distribution date in September
2011, any
net swap receipts received from the swap counterparty, the principal
balance of your certificate will be reduced proportionately with
the
principal balance of the other Class B-2 Certificates by the amount
of
that excess;
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if
you buy a Class B-1 Certificate and losses on the mortgage loans
exceed
the total principal balance of the Class B-2, Class B-3 and Class
OC
Certificates, the excess interest in that period and, on and after
the
distribution date in February 2008 and prior to the distribution
date in
September 2011, any net swap receipts received from the swap counterparty,
the principal balance of your certificate will be reduced proportionately
with the principal balance of the other Class B-1 Certificates by
the
amount of that excess;
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if
you buy a Class M-6 Certificate and losses on the mortgage loans
exceed
the total principal balance of the Class B-1, Class B-2, Class B-3
and
Class OC Certificates, the excess interest in that period and, on
and
after the distribution date in February 2008 and prior to the distribution
date in September 2011, any net swap receipts received from the swap
counterparty, the principal balance of your certificate will be reduced
proportionately with the principal balance of the other Class M-6
Certificates by the amount of that
excess;
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if
you buy a Class M-5 Certificate and losses on the mortgage loans
exceed
the total principal balance of the Class M-6, Class B-1, Class B-2,
Class
B-3 and Class OC Certificates, the excess interest in that period
and, on
and after the distribution date in February 2008 and prior to the
distribution date in September 2011, any net swap receipts received
from
the swap counterparty, the principal balance of your certificate
will be
reduced proportionately with the principal balance of the other Class
M-5
Certificates by the amount of that
excess;
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if
you buy a Class M-4 Certificate and losses on the mortgage loans
exceed
the total principal balance of the Class M-5, Class M-6, Class B-1,
Class
B-2, Class B-3 and Class OC Certificates, the excess interest in
that
period and, on and after the distribution date in February 2008 and
prior
to the distribution date in September 2011, any net swap receipts
received
from the swap counterparty, the principal balance of your certificate
will
be reduced proportionately with the principal balance of the other
Class
M-4 Certificates by the amount of that
excess;
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if
you buy a Class M-3 Certificate and losses on the mortgage loans
exceed
the total principal balance of the Class M-4, Class M-5, Class M-6,
Class
B-1, Class B-2, Class B-3 and Class OC Certificates, the excess interest
in that period and, on and after the distribution date in February
2008
and prior to the distribution date in September 2011, any net swap
receipts received from the swap counterparty, the principal balance
of
your certificate will be reduced proportionately with the principal
balance of the other Class M-3 Certificates by the amount of that
excess;
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if
you buy a Class M-2 Certificate and losses on the mortgage loans
exceed
the total principal balance of the Class M-3, Class M-4, Class M-5,
Class
M-6, Class B-1, Class B-2, Class B-3 and Class OC Certificates, the
excess
interest in that period and, on and after the distribution date in
February 2008 and prior to the distribution date in September 2011,
any
net swap receipts received from the swap counterparty, the principal
balance of your certificate will be reduced proportionately with
the
principal balance of the other Class M-2 Certificates by the amount
of
that excess; and
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if
you buy a Class M-1 Certificate and losses on the mortgage loans
exceed
the total principal balance of the Class M-2, Class M-3, Class M-4,
Class
M-5, Class M-6, Class B-1, Class B-2, Class B-3 and Class OC Certificates,
the excess interest in that period and, on and after the distribution
date
in February 2008 and prior to the distribution date in September
2011, any
net swap receipts received from the swap counterparty, the principal
balance of your certificate will be reduced proportionately with
the
principal balance of the other Class M-1 Certificates by the amount
of
that excess.
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There
Are Risks Involving Unpredictability of Prepayments and the Effect of
Prepayments on Yields
The
rate
of principal distributions and yield to maturity on the offered certificates
will be directly related to the rate of principal payments on the mortgage
loans
in the related loan group, in the case of the group 1 senior certificates and
the group 2 senior certificates, or all of the mortgage loans, in the case
of
the subordinate certificates. For example, the rate of principal payments on
the
mortgage loans will be affected by the following:
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the
amortization schedules of the mortgage loans;
and
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the
rate of principal prepayments, including partial prepayments and
full
prepayments resulting from:
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by borrowers;
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of defaulted loans by the servicer;
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repurchases
of mortgage loans by an originator or the seller as a result of defective
documentation or breaches of representations and
warranties.
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The
yield
to maturity of the certificates will also be affected by the exercise of the
optional purchase of the mortgage loans by the servicer.
With
the
exception of approximately 64.26% of the mortgage loans, by aggregate stated
principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the cut-off date, all of the
mortgage loans may be prepaid in whole or in part at any time without payment
of
a prepayment penalty. The rate of principal payments on mortgage loans is
influenced by a wide variety of economic, geographic, social and other factors,
including general economic conditions, the level of prevailing interest rates,
the availability of alternative financing and homeowner mobility. For example,
if interest rates for similar loans fall below the interest rates on the
mortgage loans, the rate of prepayment would generally be expected to increase.
Conversely, if interest rates on similar loans rise above the interest rates
on
the mortgage loans, the rate of prepayment would generally be expected to
decrease. We cannot predict the rate at which borrowers will repay their
mortgage loans. Please consider the following:
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if
you are purchasing any offered certificate at a discount, your yield
may
be lower than expected if principal payments on the related mortgage
loans
occur at a slower rate than you
expected;
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if
you are purchasing an offered certificate at a premium, your yield
may be
lower than expected if principal payments on the related mortgage
loans
occur at a faster rate than you
expected;
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if
the rate of default and the amount of losses on the related mortgage
loans
are higher than you expect, then your yield may be lower than you
expect;
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the
earlier a payment of principal occurs, the greater the impact on
your
yield. For example, if you purchase any offered certificate at a
premium,
although the average rate of principal payments is consistent with
your
expectations, if the rate of principal payments occurs initially
at a rate
higher than expected, which would adversely impact your yield, a
subsequent reduction in the rate of principal payments will not offset
any
adverse yield effect; and
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the
priorities governing payments of scheduled and unscheduled principal
on
the mortgage loans will have the effect of accelerating the rate
of
principal payments to holders of the classes of the related senior
certificates relative to the classes of the subordinate
certificates.
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Prepayment
penalties on the mortgage loans in a loan group will be distributed to the
Class P Certificates and will not be available to the holders of other
classes of certificates. See “Yield, Prepayment and Weighted Average Life,”
“Description of the Offered Certificates—Principal Distributions on the
Certificates” in this prospectus supplement for a description of the factors
that may influence the rate and timing of prepayments on the mortgage
loans.
Your
Yield Will Be Affected By The Interest-Only Feature Of The Mortgage
Loans
Approximately
19.84% of the mortgage loans, by aggregate stated principal balance of the
mortgage loans as of the cut-off date, require monthly payments of only accrued
interest for a substantial period of time after origination. During the
interest-only period, less principal will be available for distribution to
the
holders of the related certificates than otherwise would be the case. In
addition, these loans may have a higher risk of default after the interest-only
period due to the larger outstanding balance and the increased monthly payment
necessary to amortize fully the mortgage loan. In addition, during the
interest-only period, these mortgage loans may be less likely to prepay since
the perceived benefits from refinancing may be less than if the mortgage loans
were fully amortizing. As the interest-only period approaches its end, however,
these mortgage loans may be more likely to be refinanced in order to avoid
higher monthly payments necessary to amortize fully the mortgage
loans.
Investors
should consider the fact that interest-only loans reduce the monthly payment
required by borrowers during the interest-only period and consequently the
monthly housing expense used to qualify borrowers pursuant to originators’
underwriting guidelines. As a result, interest-only loans may allow some
borrowers to qualify for a mortgage loan who would not otherwise qualify for
a
fully-amortizing mortgage loan or may allow them to qualify for a larger loan
than would otherwise be the case.
Your
Yield May Be Affected By Changes In Interest Rates
After
their respective initial fixed-rate periods, if any, the mortgage rate on each
adjustable rate mortgage loan adjusts based upon six-month LIBOR. No prediction
can be made as to future levels of any of these indices or as to the timing
of
any changes therein, each of which will directly affect the yields of the
related classes of certificates.
See
“Description of the Offered Certificates—Interest Distributions on the
Certificates” in this prospectus supplement.
Your
Yield Will Be Affected By How Mortgage Loan Interest Rate Adjustments Are
Limited
The
certificates will accrue interest at a pass-through rate based on or subject
to
the weighted average of the interest rates on the mortgage loans in the related
loan group, in the case of the senior certificates, and in all of the mortgage
loans, in the case of the subordinate certificates, net of certain expenses
of
the issuing entity. A majority of the mortgage loans that have adjustable
mortgage rates have periodic and maximum limitations on adjustments to the
interest rate on the mortgage loans. Consequently, the operation of these
interest rate caps may limit increases in one or more pass-through rates for
extended periods in a rising interest rate environment.
Information
Regarding Historical Performance of Other Mortgage Loans May Not be Indicative
of the Performance of the Mortgage Loans Owned by the Issuing
Entity
A
variety
of factors may affect the performance of any pool of mortgage loans during
any
particular period of time. In addition, differing loan characteristics or
external factors may cause the performance of the mortgage loans owned by the
issuing entity to differ from the performance of other loans of a similar type.
When examining data regarding the historical performance of pools of mortgage
loans, prospective investors should consider, among other things:
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differences
in loan type;
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the
relative seasoning of the pools;
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differences
in interest rates, credit quality and any of various other material
pool
characteristics, both at formation of a pool and over
time;
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the
extent to which the loans in a pool have prepayment
penalties;
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whether
the loans were originated by different lenders, and the extent to
which
the underwriting guidelines differed;
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whether
the loans were serviced by different servicers.
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In
particular, prospective investors should consider that, both in the case of
comparable pools of mortgage loans and of the mortgage loans owned by the
issuing entity, historical loan performance during a period of rising home
values may differ significantly from the future performance of similar loans
during a period of stable or declining home values.
The
Pass-Through Rates on the Offered Certificates Are Subject to Weighted Average
Net Rate Caps
The
pass-through rates on the certificates are subject to a cap (the “Aggregate Net
WAC Cap”) equal to the weighted average of the mortgage rates of the mortgage
loans, net of certain expenses of the issuing entity and any net swap payments
required to be made to the swap counterparty. In addition, the pass-through
rate
for each class of group 1 senior certificates will be subject to a cap equal
to
the lesser of the weighted average adjusted net rate of the mortgage loans
in
loan group 1, minus any net payments payable to the swap counterparty (the
“Group 1 WAC Cap”), and the Aggregate Net WAC Cap, and the pass-through rate for
each class of group 2 senior certificates will be subject to a cap equal to
the
lesser of the weighted average adjusted net rate of the mortgage loans in loan
group 2, minus any net payments payable to the swap counterparty (the “Group 2
WAC Cap”), and the Aggregate Net WAC Cap. Each of the Aggregate Net WAC Cap, the
Group 1 WAC Cap and the Group 2 WAC Cap is referred to in this prospectus
supplement as a “Net WAC Cap.”
As
a
result, the prepayment of the mortgage loans in any loan group with higher
mortgage rates may result in a lower rate cap, and therefore a lower
pass-through rate, on the certificates related to that loan group.
The
Pass-Through Rates on the Certificates Are Sensitive to One-Month
LIBOR
The
pass-through rates on the certificates for any distribution date will be equal
to the value of one-month LIBOR plus the related margin, but are subject to
certain limitations. Your yield on the certificates will be sensitive
to:
(1) the
level
of one-month LIBOR,
(2) the
imposition of the Aggregate Net WAC Cap, and
(3) the
imposition of, in the case of the group 1 senior certificates, the Group 1
WAC
Cap, and in the case of the group 2 senior certificates, the Group 2 WAC
Cap.
To
the
extent the pass-through rate for any class of certificates is limited on any
distribution date by the application of a rate cap, the difference between
that
rate and the pass-through rate that would otherwise have been paid to that
class
of certificates absent such rate cap will create a shortfall. That shortfall
will carry forward with interest thereon. These shortfalls may remain unpaid
on
the related optional purchase date or, if the optional termination is not
exercised, on the related final payment date.
In
addition, when a Net WAC Cap applies, there may be little or no excess cash
flow
or amounts paid by the swap counterparty and the cap counterparty to the issuing
entity, to cover any resulting interest shortfalls. No assurance can be given
that the excess cash flow on the mortgage loans and/or amounts paid by the
swap
counterparty or the cap counterparty, in each case available to cover the
shortfalls resulting from the related Net WAC Cap, will be sufficient for that
purpose.
Although
holders of each class of certificates will be entitled to receive any basis
risk
carry forward from and to the limited extent of any net monthly excess cashflow,
plus amounts paid by the swap counterparty and the cap counterparty, there
is no
assurance that those funds will be available or sufficient to pay such basis
risk carry forward amount. There can be no assurance that available net monthly
excess cashflow will be sufficient to cover these shortfalls, particularly
because in a situation where the pass-through rate on a class of certificates
is
limited by the related Net WAC Cap, there will be little or no net monthly
excess cashflow on the mortgage loans.
See
“Description of the Offered Certificates—Interest Distributions on the
Certificates,” “—The Interest Rate Swap Agreement” and “—The Swap Account” and
“Prepayment and Yield Considerations” in this prospectus supplement for a
description of factors that may influence the rate and timing of prepayments
on
the mortgage loans.
The
Interest Rate Swap Agreement and the Interest Rate Cap Agreement will be Subject
to Counterparty Risk
The
certificates will have the benefit of a supplemental interest trust, which
will
hold the interest rate swap agreement and the interest rate cap agreement
entered into by the trustee for the benefit of the certificates that will either
require the swap counterparty or the cap counterparty, as applicable, to make
certain payments for the benefit of the certificates or the trustee to make
certain payments to the swap counterparty out of funds otherwise distributable
to the certificates. To the extent that payments on the certificates depend
in
part on payments to be received by the supplemental interest trust, under the
interest rate swap agreement or the interest rate cap agreement, the ability
of
the trustee to make such payments on the certificates will be subject to the
credit risk of the counterparty. Payments from the swap counterparty will only
be available to cover certain shortfalls or losses on the certificates, as
described in this prospectus supplement under “Description of the Offered
Certificates—The Swap Account” and “—The Interest Rate Swap Agreement”. Payments
from the cap counterparty will only be available to cover certain shortfalls
on
the certificates, as described in this prospectus supplement under “Description
of the Offered Certificates—The Interest Rate Cap Agreement”.
Any
net
payments payable under the interest rate swap agreement by the swap counterparty
will only be payable if the amount owed by the swap counterparty on a
distribution date, which is equal to one-month LIBOR, exceeds the amount owed
to
the swap counterparty, which is a fixed payment of 5.00% per annum, on such
distribution date. No assurance can be made that any amounts will be received
under the interest rate swap agreement or the interest rate cap agreement,
or
that any such amounts that are received will be sufficient for their intended
purpose. Any net swap payment payable to the swap counterparty under the terms
of the interest rate swap agreement will reduce amounts available for
distribution to the certificateholders, and may reduce the interest distributed
to the certificates. In addition, any swap termination payment payable to the
swap counterparty in the event of early termination of the interest rate swap
agreement (other than certain swap termination payments resulting from an event
of default or certain termination events with respect to the swap counterparty,
as described in this prospectus supplement under “Description of the Offered
Certificates—The Swap Account” and “—The Interest Rate Swap Agreement”) will
reduce amounts available for distribution to the certificateholders. The
interest rate swap agreement will terminate on or prior to the distribution
date
in September 2011 and the interest rate cap agreement will terminate on or
prior
to the distribution date in January 2008.
Upon
early termination of the interest rate swap agreement, a payment may be owed
by
either the swap counterparty or the supplemental interest trust, regardless
of
which party caused the termination. The swap termination payment will be
computed in accordance with the procedures set forth in the interest rate swap
agreement described in this prospectus supplement under “Description of the
Offered Certificates—The Swap Account” and “—The Interest Rate Swap Agreement”.
In the event that the swap counterparty is entitled under the interest rate
swap
agreement to receive a swap termination payment, the issuing entity, through
the
supplemental interest trust, will be required to make that payment on the
related distribution date, and on any subsequent distribution dates until the
swap counterparty has been paid in full, prior to distributions to the
certificateholders (other than certain swap termination payments resulting
from
an event of default or certain termination events with respect to the swap
counterparty, which swap termination payments generally will be subordinate
to
distributions to the holders of the certificates, as described in this
prospectus supplement under “Description of the Offered Certificates—The Swap
Account” and “—The Interest Rate Swap Agreement”). This feature may result in
losses on the subordinate certificates. Due to the priority of the applications
of the available distribution amount, any classes of certificates that are
subordinated in right of payment to payments made to the swap counterparty
will
bear the effects of any shortfalls resulting from a net swap payment or swap
termination payment before such effects are borne by the certificates that
are
senior in right of payment to the swap counterparty.
The
Credit Rating of the Swap Counterparty Could Affect the Rating of the Offered
Certificates.
Morgan
Stanley, the guarantor of the swap counterparty under the interest rate swap
agreement, is rated “A+” by Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services, a
division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., and “Aa3” by Moody’s Investors
Service, Inc. The ratings on the offered certificates are dependent in part
upon
these credit ratings. If a credit rating of the guarantor of the swap
counterparty is qualified, reduced or withdrawn and a substitute swap
counterparty is not obtained in accordance with the terms of the interest rate
swap agreement, the ratings of the offered certificates may be qualified,
reduced or withdrawn. As a result, the value and marketability of the offered
certificates may be adversely affected. See “Description of the Offered
Certificates—Interest Rate Swap Agreement” in this prospectus
supplement.
Recent
Developments in the Residential Mortgage Market may Adversely Affect the Yields
of the Offered 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 and appraisal values 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 inhibit 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.
The
mortgage loans in the trust fund include subprime mortgage loans, and it is
possible that the originator, due to substantial economic exposure to the
subprime mortgage market, for financial or other reasons may not be capable
of
repurchasing or substituting for any defective mortgage loans in the trust
fund.
You should consider that the general market conditions discussed above may
affect the performance of the mortgage loans and may adversely affect the yield
on your certificates.
Recently,
the Subprime Mortgage Loan Market has Experienced Increasing Levels of
Delinquencies and Defaults; Increased Use of New Mortgage Loan Products by
Borrowers May Result
in Higher Levels of Delinquencies and Losses Generally.
In
recent
years, borrowers have increasingly financed their homes with new mortgage loan
products, which in many cases have allowed them to purchase homes that they
might otherwise have been unable to afford. Many of these new products feature
low monthly payments during the initial years of the loan that can increase
(in
some cases, significantly) over the loan term. There is little historical data
with respect to these new mortgage loan products
especially during a period of increased delinquencies or defaults for such
mortgage loan products.
Consequently, as borrowers face potentially higher monthly payments for the
remaining terms of their loans, it is possible that, combined with other
economic conditions such as increasing interest rates and deterioration of
home
values, borrower delinquencies and defaults could exceed levels
anticipated
by you.
Recently, the subprime mortgage loan market has experienced increasing levels
of
delinquencies and defaults, and we cannot assure you that this will not
continue. In light of the foregoing, you should consider the heightened risk
associated with purchasing the offered certificates, and that your investment
in
the offered certificates
may
perform worse than you anticipate.
High
Balance Mortgage Loans Pose Special Risks
Approximately
9.24% of the mortgage loans, by aggregate stated principal balance of the
mortgage loans as of the cut-off date, had principal balances greater than
$500,000. You should consider the risk that the loss and delinquency experience
on these high balance mortgage loans may have a disproportionate effect on
the
pool of mortgage loans as a whole.
High
Loan-To-Value Ratios Increase Risk of Loss
Loans
with higher loan-to-value ratios may present a greater risk of loss than loans
with loan-to-value ratios of 80.00% or below. Approximately 44.95% of the
mortgage loans, by aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans
as
of the cut-off date, had combined loan-to-value ratios at origination in excess
of 80.00%. Additionally, the determination of the value of a mortgaged property
used in the calculation of the loan-to-value ratios may differ from the
appraised value of such mortgaged properties or the actual value of such
mortgaged properties.
Second
Liens on the Mortgaged Property Increase Risk of Loss
At
the
time of origination of approximately 13.18% of the mortgage loans, by aggregate
stated principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the cut-off date, the
related borrowers obtained second lien mortgage loans secured by the same
mortgaged properties that secure the borrowers’ mortgage loans included in the
trust fund. Investors should also be aware that borrowers may obtain secondary
mortgage financing secured by their mortgaged properties following the date
of
origination of the mortgage loans in the trust estate. Mortgage loans of
borrowers that have also obtained second lien mortgage loans secured by the
same
mortgaged property may experience higher rates of default than mortgage loans
of
borrowers that have not obtained second lien mortgage loans.
Payments
in Full of a Balloon Loan Depend on the Borrower’s Ability to Refinance the
Balloon Loan or Sell the Mortgaged Property
Approximately
40.66% of the mortgage loans, by aggregate stated principal balance of the
mortgage loans as of the cut-off date, are balloon loans. Mortgage loans that
are balloon loans may not be fully amortizing over their terms to maturity
and,
thus, will require substantial principal payments, i.e., balloon payments,
at
their stated maturity. Mortgage loans with balloon payments involve a greater
degree of risk because the ability of a borrower to make a balloon payment
typically will depend upon its ability either to timely refinance the loan
or to
timely sell the related mortgaged property. The ability of a borrower to
accomplish either of these goals will be affected by a number of factors,
including:
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the
level of available mortgage interest rates at the time of sale or
refinancing;
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the
borrower’s equity in the related mortgaged
property;
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the
financial condition of the
mortgagor;
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prevailing
general economic conditions; and
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the
availability of credit for single family real properties
generally.
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Inadequacy
of Value of Properties Could Affect Severity of Losses
Assuming
that the related mortgaged properties provide adequate security for the mortgage
loans, substantial delays in recoveries may occur from the foreclosure or
liquidation of defaulted loans. We cannot assure you that the values of the
properties have remained or will remain at the levels in effect on the dates
of
origination of the related loans. Further, liquidation expenses, including
legal
fees, real estate taxes, and maintenance and preservation expenses will reduce
the proceeds payable on the mortgage loans and thereby reduce the security
for
the mortgage loans. As a result, the risk that you will suffer losses could
increase. If any of the properties fail to provide adequate security for the
related loan, you may experience a loss. See “Material Legal Aspects of Mortgage
Loans—Foreclosure” in the accompanying prospectus.
Based
upon representations of the related mortgagors, approximately 5.73% of the
mortgage loans, by aggregate stated principal balance of the mortgage loans
as
of the cut-off date, are investment properties. Investment properties are
generally considered to be subject to a greater risk of delinquency and/or
default than primary residences and therefore the offered certificates may
be
more likely to suffer losses.
Bankruptcy
of Borrowers May Adversely Affect Distributions on the
Certificates
The
application of federal and state laws, including bankruptcy and debtor relief
laws, may interfere with or adversely affect the ability to realize on the
properties, enforce deficiency judgments or pursue collection litigation with
respect to defaulted loans. As a consequence, borrowers who have defaulted
on
their loans and sought, or are considering seeking, relief under bankruptcy
or
debtor relief laws will have substantially less incentive to repay their loans.
As a result, these loans will likely experience more severe losses, which may
be
total losses and could therefore increase the risk that you will suffer losses.
See “—Credit Enhancement May Not Be Adequate” above.
There
Are Risks in Holding Subordinate Certificates
The
protections afforded the senior certificates create risks for the subordinate
certificates. Prior to any purchase of any class of subordinate certificates,
consider the following factors that may adversely impact your
yield:
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Because
the subordinate certificates generally receive interest and principal
distributions after the related senior certificates receive those
distributions, there is a greater likelihood that the subordinate
certificates will not receive the distributions to which they are
entitled
on any distribution date.
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If
the servicer of a mortgage loan determines not to advance a delinquent
payment on that mortgage loan because the servicer determines the
amount
is not recoverable from a borrower, there may be a shortfall in
distributions on the related certificates which will impact the
subordinate certificates.
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As
a result of the absorption of realized losses on the mortgage loans
by
excess interest and overcollateralization as described in this prospectus
supplement, and after taking into account certain payments received
or
paid by pursuant to the swap agreement, liquidations of defaulted
mortgage
loans, whether or not realized losses are incurred upon the liquidations,
are likely to result in an earlier return of principal to the offered
certificates and are likely to influence the yield on the certificates
in
a manner similar to the manner in which principal prepayments on
the
mortgage loans would influence the yield on the certificates. The
overcollateralization provisions are intended to result in an accelerated
rate of principal distributions to holders of the offered certificates
then entitled to principal distributions at any time that the
overcollateralization provided by the mortgage loans falls below
the
related 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 and
is
likely to influence the yield on the certificates in a manner similar
to
the manner in which principal prepayments on the mortgage loans would
influence the yield on the certificates. In addition, losses resulting
from the liquidation of defaulted mortgage loans that are not covered
by
excess interest or overcollateralization or net swap receipts paid
by the
counterparty, will be allocated to the subordinate certificates.
A loss
allocation results in a reduction in a certificate balance, potentially
to
zero, without a corresponding distribution of cash to the holder.
A lower
certificate balance will result in less interest accruing on the
certificate.
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The
earlier in the transaction that a loss on a mortgage loan occurs,
the
greater the impact on your yield on the subordinate
certificates.
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The
pooling and servicing agreement does not permit the allocation of realized
losses on any of the mortgage loans to the Class P Certificates or the senior
certificates. See “Description of the Offered Certificates” and “Prepayment and
Yield Considerations” in this prospectus supplement.
Unless
the aggregate class principal balance of the senior certificates has been
reduced to zero, the subordinate certificates will not be entitled to any
principal distributions until at least March 2010 or a later date as provided
in
this prospectus supplement, or during any period in which delinquencies and/or
realized losses on the mortgage loans exceed the related levels set forth in
this prospectus supplement.
Additionally,
(1) the Class A-2d Certificates will not receive any distributions of principal
until the aggregate class principal balance of the other classes of group 2
senior certificates have been reduced to zero, (2) the Class A-2c Certificates
will not receive any distributions of principal until the aggregate class
principal balance of the Class A-2b and Class A-2a Certificates have been
reduced to zero, and (3) the Class A-2b Certificates will not receive any
distributions of principal until the class principal balance of the Class A-2a
Certificates have been reduced to zero, in each case, as described under
“Description of the Offered Certificates —Allocation of Principal Payments to
Senior Certificates” in this prospectus supplement. As a result, the Class A-2d,
Class A-2c and Class A-2b Certificates will be extremely sensitive to losses
and
shortfalls on the related mortgage loans.
Excess
Interest from the Mortgage Loans May Not Provide Adequate Credit
Enhancement
to the Certificates
After
taking into account certain payments received or paid by the issuing entity
pursuant to the swap agreement, the mortgage loans are expected to generate
more
interest than is needed to pay interest on the certificates and the related
expenses of the issuing entity because the weighted average interest rate on
the
mortgage loans is expected to be higher than is needed to make distributions
of
interest on the certificates plus the servicing fee rate and the trustee fee
rate. If the mortgage loans generate more interest than is needed to pay
interest on the certificates and make any payments to the swap counterparty
as
required by the interest rate swap agreement, such “excess interest” will be
used to make additional principal payments on the certificates to the extent
described in this prospectus supplement. The use of excess interest to make
additional distributions of principal on the offered certificates will reduce
the aggregate class principal balance of the certificates below the aggregate
stated principal balance of the mortgage loans, thereby maintaining the required
level of “overcollateralization.” Overcollateralization is intended to provide
limited protection to the holders of the offered certificates by absorbing
these
certificates’ share of losses from liquidated mortgage loans. However, we cannot
assure you that enough excess interest will be generated on the mortgage loans
to maintain the required level of overcollateralization.
The
excess interest available on any distribution date to the certificates will
be
affected by the actual amount of interest received, collected or advanced in
respect of the mortgage loans during the preceding month. Such amount will
be
influenced by changes in the weighted average of the mortgage rates resulting
from prepayments and liquidations of the mortgage loans. If on any distribution
date, the pass-through rate of one or more classes of offered certificates
is
limited by the related Net WAC Cap, it may be necessary to apply all or a
portion of the related interest funds available (after taking into account
certain payments received or paid by the issuing entity pursuant to the interest
rate swap agreement) to distribute interest at the pass-through rates for such
classes of certificates. As a result, interest may be unavailable for any other
purpose, including building or maintaining overcollateralization.
In
addition, when a borrower makes a full or partial prepayment on a mortgage
loan,
the amount of interest that the borrower is required to pay may be less than
the
amount of interest certificateholders would otherwise be entitled to receive
with respect to the mortgage loan. The servicer is required to reduce its
servicing fee to offset this shortfall (such reduction is a payment of
“Compensating Interest”), but the reduction for any distribution date is
limited. If the aggregate amount of interest shortfalls resulting from
prepayments on the mortgage loans exceeds the amount of the related reduction
in
the related servicing fee, the amount of interest available to make
distributions of interest to the certificates and to build or maintain
overcollateralization will be reduced.
If
the
protection afforded the certificates by overcollateralization is insufficient,
then the holders of the certificates could experience a loss on their
investment.
Non-conforming
Underwriting Standards
As
a
general matter, the mortgage loans were originated in accordance with Saxon
Mortgage, Inc.’s mortgage loan program for non-conforming credits—a mortgage
loan which is ineligible for purchase by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac due to credit
characteristics that do not meet Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac
guidelines.
These
mortgage loans are expected to experience rates of delinquency, bankruptcy
and
loss that are higher, perhaps significantly, than mortgage loans originated
under Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac guidelines.
Geographic
Concentration Could Increase Losses on The Mortgage Loans
The
yield
to maturity on your certificates may be affected by the geographic concentration
of the mortgaged properties securing the mortgage loans. Any concentration
of
the mortgaged properties securing the mortgage loans in particular geographic
regions might magnify the effect on the pool of mortgage loans of adverse
economic conditions or of special hazards in these areas, such as earthquakes
or
tornadoes, and might increase the rate of delinquencies, defaults and losses
on
the mortgage loans. Consequently, the geographic concentration could result
in
shortfalls in distributions due on your certificates more than would be the
case
if the mortgaged properties were more geographically diversified.
Approximately
16.22% of the mortgage loans, by aggregate stated principal balance of the
mortgage loans as of the cut-off date, are secured by properties located in
California. Property in California may be more susceptible than homes located
in
other parts of the country to some types of uninsurable hazards, such as
wildfires, earthquakes, floods, mudslides and other natural disasters.
In
addition, certain Mortgage Loans are secured by properties located on the Gulf
Coast of Texas, and in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South
Carolina and other states that frequently experience hurricanes and other
significant storms during the hurricane season.
See
“The
Mortgage Loan Pool” in this prospectus supplement.
Hurricane
Katrina And Its Aftermath May Pose Special Risks
At
the
end of August 2005, Hurricane Katrina and related windstorms, floods and
tornadoes caused extensive and catastrophic physical damage to coastal and
inland areas located in the Gulf Coast region of the United States (parts of
Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida) and may have adversely
affected mortgaged properties located in certain other parts of the United
States. The seller or the related originator, as applicable, will represent
and
warrant as of the closing date that no mortgaged property has been damaged
so as
to materially affect the value of the mortgaged property. In the event of a
breach of that representation and warranty, the seller or the related
originator, as applicable, will be obligated to repurchase or substitute for
the
related mortgage loan. Any damage to a mortgaged property that secures a
mortgage loan held by the issuing entity occurring after the closing date as
a
result of any other hurricane, windstorm, flood, tornado or casualty will not
cause a breach of this representation and warranty. Any repurchase would have
the effect of increasing the rate of principal payment on the
certificates.
The
full
economic impact of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath is uncertain. Initial
economic effects appear to include nationwide decreases in petroleum
availability with a corresponding increase in price, decreases in chemical
production and availability and regional interruptions in travel and
transportation, tourism and economic activity generally. It is not possible
to
determine how long these effects may last or whether other effects will
subsequently arise or become apparent in connection with Hurricane Katrina
and
its aftermath. No assurance can be given as to the effect of any of these events
on consumer confidence and the performance of the mortgage loans. Any adverse
impact resulting from any of these events would be borne by the holders of
the
certificates.
Recourse
on Defective Mortgage Loans Is Limited; Limited Recourse
The
seller or an originator may be required to purchase mortgage loans from the
assets of the issuing entity in the event certain breaches of representations
and warranties made by it have not been cured. These purchases will have the
same effect on the holders of the offered certificates as a prepayment of the
mortgage loans. If the seller or the originator that made the breached
representation or warranty fails to repurchase that mortgage loan, it will
remain in the assets of the issuing entity.
Neither
the certificates nor the assets of the issuing entity will be guaranteed by
the
depositor, the seller, the servicer, the trustee or any of their respective
affiliates or insured by any governmental agency. Consequently, if collections
on the mortgage loans and net swap receipts received from the swap counterparty
are insufficient to make all payments required on the certificates and the
protection against losses provided by subordination, overcollateralization,
limited cross-collateralization and excess spread is exhausted, you may incur
a
loss on your investment.
Bankruptcy
or Insolvency May Affect the Timing and Amount of Distributions on the
Certificates
The
seller and the depositor will treat the transfer of the mortgage loans held
by
the issuing entity by the seller to the depositor as a sale for accounting
purposes. The depositor and the issuing entity will treat the transfer of the
mortgage loans from the depositor to the issuing entity as a sale for accounting
purposes. If these characterizations are correct, then if the seller were to
become bankrupt, the mortgage loans would not be part of the seller’s bankruptcy
estate and would not be available to the seller’s creditors. If the seller
becomes bankrupt, its bankruptcy trustee or one of the seller’s creditors may
attempt to recharacterize the sale of the mortgage loans as a borrowing by
the
seller, secured by a pledge of the mortgage loans. Presenting this position
to a
bankruptcy court could prevent timely payments on the certificates and even
reduce the payments on the certificates. Similarly, if the characterizations
of
the transfers as sales are correct, then if the depositor were to become
bankrupt, the mortgage loans would not be part of the depositor’s bankruptcy
estate and would not be available to the depositor’s creditors. On the other
hand, if the depositor becomes bankrupt, its bankruptcy trustee or one of the
depositor’s creditors may attempt to recharacterize the sale of the mortgage
loans as a borrowing by the depositor, secured by a pledge of the mortgage
loans. Presenting this position to a bankruptcy court could prevent timely
payments on the certificates and even reduce the payments on the
certificates.
If
the
servicer becomes bankrupt, the bankruptcy trustee may have the power to prevent
the appointment of a successor to the servicer. If the servicer becomes bankrupt
and cash collections have been commingled with the servicer’s own funds, the
issuing entity may not have a perfected interest in those collections. In this
case the issuing entity might be an unsecured creditor of the servicer as to
the
commingled funds and could recover only its share as a general creditor, which
might be nothing. Collections that are not commingled but still in an account
of
the servicer might also be included in the bankruptcy estate of the servicer
even though the issuing entity may have a perfected security interest in them.
Their inclusion in the bankruptcy estate of the servicer may result in delays
in
payment and failure to pay amounts due on the certificates.
Federal
and state statutory provisions affording protection or relief to distressed
borrowers may affect the ability of the secured mortgage lender to realize
upon
its security in other situations as well. For example, in a proceeding under
the
federal Bankruptcy Code, a lender may not foreclose on a mortgaged property
without the permission of the bankruptcy court. And in certain instances a
bankruptcy court may allow a borrower to reduce the monthly payments, change
the
rate of interest, and alter the mortgage loan repayment schedule for
under-collateralized mortgage loans. The effect of these types of proceedings
can be to cause delays in receiving payments on the mortgage loans and even
to
reduce the aggregate amount of payments on the mortgage loans.
You
Could be Adversely Affected by Violations of Consumer Protection
Laws
Applicable
state laws generally regulate interest rates and other charges and require
certain disclosures. In addition, state and federal consumer protection laws,
unfair and deceptive practices acts and debt collection practices acts may
apply
to the origination or collection of the mortgage loans. Depending on the
provisions of the applicable law, violations of these laws may limit the ability
of the servicer to collect all or part of the principal of or interest on the
mortgage loans, may entitle the borrower to a refund of related amounts
previously paid and, in addition, could subject the trustee (in its capacity
as
successor servicer) or the servicer to damages and administrative
enforcement.
The
Federal Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act of 1994, commonly known as
HOEPA, prohibits inclusion of some provisions in mortgage loans that have
mortgage rates or origination costs in excess of prescribed levels, and requires
that borrowers be given certain disclosures prior to the consummation of such
mortgage loans. Some states, as in the case of Georgia, with respect to
Georgia’s Fair Lending Act of 2002, have enacted, or may enact, similar laws or
regulations, which in some case impose restrictions and requirements greater
than those in HOEPA. Failure to comply with these laws, to the extent applicable
to any of the mortgage loans, could subject the issuing entity as an assignee
of
the mortgage loans, to monetary penalties and could result in the borrowers
rescinding such mortgage loans against the issuing entity. Lawsuits have been
brought in various states making claims against assignees of high cost loans
for
violations of state law. Named defendants in these cases have included numerous
participants within the secondary mortgage market, including some securitization
trusts. The seller have warranted that the mortgage loans do not include any
mortgage loan in violation of HOEPA or similar state laws. However, if the
assets of the issuing entity should include loans subject to HOEPA or in
material violation of similar state laws, it will have repurchase remedies
against the seller. See “Material Legal Aspects of Mortgage Loans” in the
accompanying prospectus.
Failure
of Servicer to Perform May Adversely Affect Distributions on
Certificates
The
amount and timing of distributions on the certificates generally will be
dependent on the servicer performing its servicing obligations in an adequate
and timely manner. See “Servicing; The Servicer” in this prospectus supplement.
If the servicer fails to perform its servicing obligations, this failure may
result in the termination of the servicer. That termination, with its
corresponding transfer of daily collection activities, will likely increase
the
rates of delinquencies, defaults and losses on the mortgage loans. As a result,
shortfalls in the distributions due on your certificates could
occur.
The
Servicing Compensation May Be Insufficient To Engage a Replacement
Servicer
The
fees
and expenses, including the servicing fee, payable by that issuing entity are
described in this prospectus supplement under “The Pooling and Servicing
Agreement—Fees and Expenses of the Issuing Entity.” In the event it becomes
necessary to replace the servicer, no assurance can be made that the servicing
fee will be sufficient to attract a replacement servicer to accept an
appointment for the related issuing entity. In addition, to the extent the
loans
of any series have amortized significantly at the time that a replacement
servicer is sought, the compensation that would be payable to any such
replacement may not be sufficient to attract a replacement to accept an
appointment for the issuing entity.
Your
Yield May be Affected if There is a Transfer of Servicing of Certain Mortgage
Loans
All
transfers of servicing involve the risk of disruption in collections due to
data
input errors, misapplied or misdirected payments, system incompatibilities
and
other reasons. As a result, if the servicing of these mortgage loans is
transferred, the rates of delinquencies, defaults and losses are likely to
increase, at least for a period of time. There can be no assurance as to the
extent or duration of any disruptions associated with the transfer of any
servicing or as to what the effect on the yield on your certificates will be.
In
addition, even though a servicing transfer cannot occur unless certain
conditions set forth in the pooling and servicing agreement are met, there
can
be no guarantee that a servicing transfer will not have an adverse impact on
the
rates of delinquency, default and losses on the related mortgage
loans.
Limited
Liquidity May Adversely Affect Market Value of
Certificates
A
secondary market for the offered certificates may not develop or, if it does
develop, it may not provide you with liquidity of investment or continue while
your certificates are outstanding. Lack of liquidity could result in a
substantial decrease in the market value of your certificates. See “Risk
Factors—Limited ability to resell securities” in the accompanying
prospectus.
The
secondary market for mortgage-backed securities has experienced periods of
illiquidity and can be expected to do so in the future. Illiquidity means that
there may not be any purchasers for your class of certificates. Although any
class of certificates may experience illiquidity, it is more likely that classes
of certificates that are more sensitive to prepayment, credit or interest rate
risk will experience illiquidity.
Rights
of Beneficial Owners May Be Limited by Book-Entry System
Your
ownership of the offered certificates will be registered electronically with
DTC. The lack of physical certificates could:
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in payment delays on your certificates because the trustee will be
sending
distributions on the certificates to DTC instead of directly to
you;
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make
it difficult for you to pledge your certificates if physical certificates
are required by the party demanding the pledge;
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hinder
your ability to resell your certificates because some investors may
be
unwilling to buy certificates that are not in physical form. See
“Description of the Offered Certificates—Book-Entry Registration of the
Offered Certificates” in this prospectus supplement and “Registration of
the Offered Securities—Book-Entry Registration” in the accompanying
prospectus.
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Military
Action and Terrorist Attacks
The
effects that military action by U.S. forces in Iraq and Afghanistan or other
regions and terrorist attacks in the United States or other incidents and
related military action may have on the performance of the mortgage loans or
on
the values of mortgaged properties cannot be determined at this time. Investors
should consider the possible effects on delinquency, default and prepayment
experience of the mortgage loans. Federal agencies and non-government lenders
have and may continue to defer, reduce or forgive payments and delay foreclosure
proceedings in respect of loans to borrowers affected in some way by recent
and
possible future events. In addition, activation of a substantial number of
U.S.
military reservists or members of the National Guard may significantly increase
the proportion of mortgage loans whose mortgage rates are reduced by application
of the Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act (formerly known as the Soldiers’ and
Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of 1940), or similar state laws, and the servicer will
not be required to advance for any interest shortfall caused by any such
reduction. Shortfalls in interest may result from the application of the
Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act or similar state laws. Interest payable to
senior and subordinate certificateholders will be reduced on a pro rata basis
by
any reductions in the amount of interest collectible as a result of application
of the Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act or similar state laws. See “Material
Legal Aspects of Mortgage Loans—Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act” in the
accompanying prospectus.
MATERIAL
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Because
the seller, the servicer and their affiliates are subject to many laws and
regulations, including but not limited to federal and state consumer protection
laws, they are regularly involved in numerous lawsuits filed against them,
some
of which seek certification as class action lawsuits on behalf of similarly
situated individuals. The following is a summary of litigation matters that
could be significant because class action status has been asserted. If class
actions are certified and there is an adverse outcome or we do not otherwise
prevail in the following matters, the seller, the servicer and/or their
affiliates could suffer material losses.
Bauer,
et al., v. Saxon Mortgage Services, Inc., et al.
is a
matter filed on December 1, 2004 in the Civil District Court for the Parish
of
Orleans, State of Louisiana, Case No. 2004-17015. On January 26, 2005, the
plaintiffs filed a motion to dismiss the case without prejudice, and the court
entered an order dismissing the case on January 31, 2005. On February 17, 2005,
the plaintiffs re-filed the case as two separate class action lawsuits,
Bauer,
et al., v. Dean Morris, et al.,
filed
as Case No. 05-2173 in the Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans,
State
of Louisiana, and Patterson,
et al., v. Dean Morris, et al.,
filed
as Case No. 05-2174 in the Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans,
State
of Louisiana. In the Bauer case, none of the seller, the servicer nor any of
their affiliates are a named defendant but the servicer may owe defense and
indemnification to Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, N.A., as custodian
of a
mortgage loan for which one named plaintiff is mortgagor. The servicer is a
named defendant in the Patterson case. In both cases, the named plaintiffs
allege misrepresentation, fraud, conversion and unjust enrichment on the part
of
the lender defendants and a law firm hired by a number of defendants, including
the servicer, to enforce mortgage loan obligations against borrowers who had
become delinquent pursuant to the terms of their mortgage loan documents.
Specifically, the plaintiffs alleged that the law firm quoted inflated court
costs and sheriff’s fees on reinstatement proposals to the plaintiffs. In both
cases, the plaintiffs seek certification as a class action, compensatory
damages, pre-judgment interest, attorneys’ fees, litigation costs, and other
unspecified general, special and equitable relief. At the present time, we
cannot predict the outcome of the case and cannot reasonably estimate a range
of
possible loss given the current status of the litigation. On January 24, 2006,
the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana granted
the servicer’s motion to compel arbitration and stayed the court proceedings as
to named plaintiffs Keenan and Karen Duckworth in Bauer,
et al., v. Dean Morris, et al.,
filed
as Case No. 05-2173 in the Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans,
State
of Louisiana. On January 25, 2006, the United States District Court for the
Eastern District of Louisiana granted the servicer’s motion to compel
arbitration and stayed the court proceedings as to named plaintiff Debra Herron
in Patterson,
et al., v. Dean Morris, et al.,
filed
as Case No. 05-2174 in the Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans,
State
of Louisiana. The court subsequently remanded the underlying court proceedings
in both the Bauer
and
Patterson
cases to
the Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, State of Louisiana.
Cechini,
et al., v. America’s MoneyLine, Inc.
is a
matter filed on August 10, 2005 in the United States District Court for the
Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, as Case No. 05C 4570. The
plaintiff filed the case as a class action, alleging violation of the Fair
Credit Reporting Act in connection with the use of pre-approved offers of credit
by a former affiliate of the Seller, the Servicer and the Depositor, America’s
MoneyLine, Inc. Saxon Mortgage, Inc. is successor in interest to the defendant.
On June 19, 2006, the parties reached an agreement to settle this case pending
the court’s approval. The settlement requires the defendant to create a
settlement fund in the amount of $459,250. The claims of settlement class
members and plaintiff’s attorney’s fees will be paid out of the fund. On August
30, 2006, the court preliminarily approved the settlement and a final fairness
hearing is scheduled for February 13, 2007. The estimate of possible loss for
this matter is the amount of the settlement fund, $459,250, plus the cost of
administering the settlement, which has been estimated at $10,000.
Jumar
Hooks and Diane Felder, et al., v. Saxon Mortgage, Inc.
is a
matter filed on October 12, 2005 in the Common Pleas Court for Cuyahoga County,
Ohio as Case No. CV 05 574577. The plaintiffs filed this case as a class action,
alleging, on behalf of themselves and similarly situated Ohio borrowers, that
Saxon Mortgage, Inc., an affiliate of the Seller, the Servicer and the Depositor
whose underwriting guidelines are employed by the seller in originating mortgage
loans, engaged in unlawful practices in originating and servicing the
plaintiffs’ loans. The plaintiffs seek certification as a class and a judgment
in favor of the plaintiffs for money damages, costs, attorneys’ fees, and other
relief deemed appropriate by the court. At the present time, we cannot predict
the outcome of this case.
Brian
Harris, et al., v. Capital Mortgage Company, et al.,
is a
matter filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department-Chancery
Division, Illinois as Case No. 05CH 22369. The servicer was served with a
summons and complaint on March 1, 2006. The plaintiffs included a class action
claim, alleging, on behalf of themselves and those similarly situated, that
the
servicer and other named defendants engaged in unfair and deceptive acts and
violated the Illinois Consumer Fraud Act in connection with originating and
servicing the plaintiffs’ loans. The plaintiffs seek certification as a class
and a judgment in favor of the plaintiffs for money damages, costs, attorneys’
fees, and other relief deemed appropriate by the court. As with other pending
litigation, if a class is certified and there is an adverse outcome or the
servicer does not otherwise prevail in the matter, the servicer could suffer
material losses. At the present time, we cannot predict the outcome of this
case.
SERVICING;
THE SERVICER
The
Servicer
General
Saxon
Mortgage Services, Inc. (“SMSI”), an affiliate of the Sponsor, the Seller, the
Depositor and the underwriter, will service 100% of the mortgage loans. For
a
general description of SMSI and its servicing experience, see “Saxon Mortgage
Services, Inc. - The Servicer”
in
the
prospectus.
SMSI
services all mortgage loans according to its life of loan credit risk management
strategy which was developed substantially for the servicing of sub-prime
mortgage loans. The risk of delinquency and loss associated with sub-prime
mortgage loans requires active communication with borrowers. Beginning with
an
introductory call made as soon as fifteen days following the origination or
purchase of a mortgage loan, SMSI attempts to establish a consistent payment
relationship with the borrower. In addition, SMSI’s call center uses a
predictive dialer, where permitted, to create calling campaigns for delinquent
loans based upon the borrower’s historical payment patterns and the borrower’s
risk profile. SMSI’s technology delivers extensive data regarding the loan and
the borrower to the desktop of the individual providing service. Contact with
borrowers is tailored to reflect the borrower’s payment habit, loan risk profile
and loan status. Borrower contact is initiated through outbound telephone
campaigns, monthly billing statements and direct mail. SMSI’s website provides
borrowers with access to account information and online payment
alternatives.
SMSI’s
goal is to provide efficient and economical solutions to the processes SMSI
manages in the servicing area, which has included the outsourcing of certain
servicing functions such as tax tracking, insurance tracking and foreclosure
and
bankruptcy tracking. In 2005, SMSI outsourced the document management area,
resulting in faster imaging of mortgage loan documents with fewer document
exception rates.
SMSI
delivers online access to selected mortgage loan documents and an online
interview guiding the borrower through alternatives to foreclosure.
Once
a
mortgage loan becomes thirty days delinquent, the related borrower receives
a
breach notice allowing thirty days, or more if required by applicable law,
to
cure the default before the account is referred for foreclosure. Breach notices
are sent on the 33rd
day of
delinquency for the high risk borrowers and on the 48th
day for
the lower risk borrowers. The call center continues active collection campaigns
and may offer the borrower relief through a forbearance plan designed to resolve
the delinquency in ninety days or less.
Accounts
moving from thirty days delinquent to sixty or more days delinquent are
transferred to the Loss Mitigation department, which is supported by the
predictive dialer, as well as the Mortgage Serv system. The Loss Mitigation
department continues to actively attempt to resolve the delinquency while SMSI’s
Foreclosure department generally refers the file to local counsel to begin
the
foreclosure process.
SMSI’s
core servicing platform, Mortgage Serv, is able to service most types of
mortgage loan products. Presently, SMSI has not programmed its servicing
platform for any HELOC products. It provides all the mortgage loan level detail
and interacts with all of SMSI’s supplemental products such as the dialer,
pay-by-phone and website activity. The Mortgage Serv system provides
functionality that was not available with SMSI’s prior systems, allowing the
retirement of proprietary systems supporting SMSI’s Loss Mitigation,
Foreclosure, and REO departments. Incorporating those automated processes while
providing direct interfaces with service providers enhances SMSI’s efficiency.
Delinquent
accounts not resolved through collection and loss mitigation activities are
foreclosed in accordance with state and local laws. Foreclosure timelines are
managed through an outsourcing relationship that uploads data into the Mortgage
Serv system. The Mortgage Serv system schedules key dates throughout the
foreclosure process, enhancing the outsourcer’s ability to monitor and manage
foreclosure counsel. Properties acquired through foreclosure are transferred
to
the REO department to manage eviction and marketing of the properties.
Once
REO
properties are vacant, they are listed with one of three national asset
management firms that develop a marketing strategy designed to obtain the
highest net recovery upon liquidation. The REO department monitors these asset
managers. Property listings are reviewed monthly to ensure the properties are
properly maintained and actively marketed.
SMSI
services nine securitizations for which servicer events of default have
occurred. Eight were triggered by delinquency levels, and one was triggered
by
the cumulative loss level. Each of these securitizations was issued on or prior
to 2001. SMSI has never been removed as servicer and has not failed to comply
with the servicing criteria under any servicing agreement. In addition to the
nine securitizations above, SMSI services three additional securitizations
issued before 2001, two of which have more than one servicer, in which
performance triggers have occurred due to delinquency levels. Typically, this
results in a re-direction of bond principal payments to the most senior classes.
SMSI has not failed to make required advances with respect to any
securitizations for which it is servicer.
Size,
Composition and Growth of Servicer’s Portfolio of Serviced
Assets
Currently,
substantially all of SMSI’s servicing portfolio consists of non-prime mortgage
loans, represented by fixed-rate and adjustable-rate, first and second lien
conventional mortgage loans. The following table reflects the size and
composition of SMSI’s affiliate-owned and third party servicing portfolio as of
the end of each indicated period.
Servicer’s
Portfolio of Mortgage
Loans
| |
|
Unpaid
Principal Balance as
of:
(Dollar
Amounts, in thousands)
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SMSI
Affiliate
|
|
$
|
6,794,992
|
|
$
|
6,394,873
|
|
$
|
5,950,965
|
|
$
|
4,665,770
|
|
|
Third
Party
|
|
|
19,810,560
|
|
|
18,365,897
|
|
|
14,214,977
|
|
|
5,233,753
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
26,605,552
|
|
$
|
24,760,770
|
|
$
|
20,165,942
|
|
$
|
9,899,523
|
|
SMSI
Rating Information
SMSI’s
residential sub-prime servicing operations are currently rated as “Above
Average” by S&P. Fitch has rated SMSI “RPS2+” as a primary servicer of
residential Alt-A and sub-prime products. Moody’s has rated SMSI “SQ2+” as a
primary servicer of residential sub-prime mortgage loans. SMSI is an approved
Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae servicer.
SMSI’s Delinquency and Foreclosure Experience
The
following tables set forth the delinquency and foreclosure experience of the
mortgage loans serviced by SMSI at the end of the indicated periods. The
indicated periods of delinquency are based on the number of days past due on
a
contractual basis. A mortgage loan is considered delinquent for these purposes
if the full monthly payment of principal and interest has not been paid by
the
next scheduled due date. Saxon’s portfolio may differ significantly from the
mortgage loans in the mortgage loan pool in terms of interest rates, principal
balances, geographic distribution, types of properties, lien priority,
origination and underwriting criteria, prior servicer performance and other
possibly relevant characteristics. There can be no assurance, and no
representation is made, that the delinquency and foreclosure experience with
respect to the mortgage loans in the mortgage loan pool will be similar to
that
reflected in the table below, nor is any representation made as to the rate
at
which losses may be experienced on liquidation of defaulted mortgage loans
in
the mortgage loan pool. The actual delinquency experience on the mortgage loans
in the mortgage loan pool will depend, among other things, upon the value of
the
real estate securing such mortgage loans in the mortgage loan pool and the
ability of the related borrower to make required payments. It should be noted
that if the residential real estate market should experience an overall decline
in property values, the rates of delinquencies and foreclosures could increase.
In addition, adverse economic conditions may affect the timely payment by
borrowers of scheduled payments of principal and interest on the mortgage loans
in the mortgage loan pool and, accordingly, the actual rates of delinquencies
and foreclosures with respect to the mortgage loan pool. Finally, the statistics
shown below represent the delinquency experience for Saxon’s mortgage servicing
portfolio only for the periods presented, whereas the aggregate delinquency
experience on the mortgage loans comprising the mortgage loan pool will depend
on the results obtained over the life of the mortgage loan pool. These
statistics were derived by using one generally accepted method of calculating
and reporting delinquency. SMSI may change its method of reporting delinquency
experience to another generally accepted method. Such a change may affect these
statistics.
SMSI
Mortgage Loan Servicing Portfolio
Delinquencies
and Foreclosures
(Dollar
Amounts in Thousands)
| |
|
September
30,
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
2005
|
|
2004
|
|
2003
|
|
| |
|
Total
Servicing
Portfolio
|
|
Total
Servicing
Portfolio
|
|
Total
Servicing
Portfolio
|
|
Total
Servicing
Portfolio
|
|
|
Total
outstanding principal balance (at period end)
|
|
$
|
26,605,552
|
|
$
|
24,760,770
|
|
$
|
20,165,942
|
|
$
|
9,899,523
|
|
|
Delinquency
(at period end):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
30-59
days:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Principal
balance
|
|
$
|
1,740,898
|
|
$
|
1,442,450
|
|
$
|
956,478
|
|
$
|
605,980
|
|
|
Delinquency
percentage
|
|
|
6.54
|
%
|
|
5.83
|
%
|
|
4.74
|
%
|
|
6.12
|
%
|
|
60-89
days:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Principal
balance
|
|
$
|
598,466
|
|
$
|
465,173
|
|
$
|
247,863
|
|
$
|
138,253
|
|
|
Delinquency
percentage
|
|
|
2.25
|
%
|
|
1.88
|
%
|
|
1.23
|
%
|
|
1.40
|
%
|
|
90
days or more:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Principal
balance
|
|
$
|
471,033
|
|
$
|
391,147
|
|
$
|
172,124
|
|
$
|
96,388
|
|
|
Delinquency
percentage
|
|
|
1.77
|
%
|
|
1.58
|
%
|
|
0.85
|
%
|
|
0.97
|
%
|
|
Bankruptcies
(1):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Principal
balance
|
|
$
|
415,796
|
|
$
|
491,243
|
|
$
|
279,331
|
|
$
|
300,282
|
|
|
Delinquency
percentage
|
|
|
1.56
|
%
|
|
1.98
|
%
|
|
1.39
|
%
|
|
3.03
|
%
|
|
Foreclosures:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Principal
balance
|
|
$
|
747,668
|
|
$
|
595,905
|
|
$
|
314,253
|
|
$
|
298,658
|
|
|
Delinquency
percentage
|
|
|
2.81
|
%
|
|
2.41
|
%
|
|
1.56
|
%
|
|
3.02
|
%
|
|
Real
Estate Owned:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Principal
balance
|
|
$
|
384,793
|
|
$
|
187,449
|
|
$
|
107,939
|
|
$
|
107,202
|
|
|
Delinquency
percentage
|
|
|
1.45
|
%
|
|
0.76
|
%
|
|
0.54
|
%
|
|
1.08
|
%
|
|
Total
Seriously Delinquent including real estate owned (2)
|
|
|
9.48
|
%
|
|
7.92
|
%
|
|
5.26
|
%
|
|
8.89
|
%
|
|
Total
Seriously Delinquent excluding real estate owned
|
|
|
8.04
|
%
|
|
7.16
|
%
|
|
4.73
|
%
|
|
7.81
|
%
|
| |
(1)
|
Bankruptcies
include both non-performing and performing mortgage loans in which
the
related borrower is in bankruptcy. Amounts included for contractually
current bankruptcies for the total servicing portfolio for September
30,
2006, December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003 are $69.8 million, $133.5
million,
$47.5 million and $43.7 million,
respectively.
|
| |
(2)
|
Seriously
delinquent is defined as mortgage loans that are 60 or more days
delinquent, foreclosed, REO, or held by a borrower who has declared
bankruptcy and is 60 or more days contractually delinquent.
|
Servicing
and Other Compensation and Payment of Expenses; Repurchase
The
“Servicing Fee” applicable to each mortgage loan, and with respect to each
Distribution Date, equals the Stated Principal Balance of the mortgage loan
on
the first day of the month preceding the month of such Distribution Date
multiplied by one-twelfth of 0.50% per annum (the “Servicing Fee Rate”). In
addition, late payment fees with respect to the mortgage loans, revenue from
miscellaneous servicing administration fees, and any interest or other income
earned on collections with respect to the mortgage loans pending remittance,
will be paid to or retained by the Servicer as additional servicing
compensation. The Servicer must pay certain insurance premiums and ongoing
expenses. The Servicer may, with the consent of the Trustee, transfer its
servicing to successor servicers that meet the criteria for servicers approved
by the rating agencies.
The
Servicer will have the right, but not the obligation, to repurchase from the
trust fund any mortgage loan delinquent as to three consecutive scheduled
payments, at a price equal to the unpaid principal balance thereof plus accrued
interest on that balance or, in the case of a Nonrecoverable Mortgage Loan,
at a
price equal to the Nonrecoverable Mortgage Loan Purchase Price, which is based
on the Servicer’s determination of the projected net liquidation proceeds for
the Nonrecoverable Mortgage Loan.
Advances
and Payment of Compensating Interest
Before
each Distribution Date, the Servicer and any successor servicer must advance
its
own funds with respect to delinquent payments of principal of and interest
on
the mortgage loans, net of any servicing fees, unless the Servicer believes
that
the advance is non-recoverable. Advances of principal and interest on a mortgage
loan will be considered non-recoverable only to the extent those amounts are
not
reimbursable from:
| ·
|
late
collections in respect of such
loan;
|
| ·
|
insurance
proceeds in respect of such loan;
and
|
| ·
|
net
liquidation proceeds in respect of such
loan.
|
The
Servicer’s obligation to advance delinquent payments of principal of and
interest on any mortgage loan as to which the Servicer has entered into a
modification or forbearance agreement will be based upon the terms of that
mortgage loan as so modified. In addition, if the Servicer determines that
the
expenses associated with the foreclosure and liquidation of a delinquent loan
will exceed the projected liquidation proceeds, the Servicer’s obligation to
make advances in respect of such loan will terminate at the time of such
determination.
Any
failure by the Servicer to make any required advance will constitute an event
of
default under the pooling and servicing agreement, potentially resulting in
the
Servicer’s removal. If the Servicer fails to make a required advance of
principal and interest, the Trustee, in its capacity as successor servicer,
will
be obligated to make the advance to the extent required by the pooling and
servicing agreement. The total advance obligations of the Trustee, in its
capacity as successor servicer, may be subject to a dollar limitation that
is
acceptable to the rating agencies as set forth in the Pooling and Servicing
Agreement for the issuing entity.
In
addition, in the event of a prepayment in full received by the Servicer during
the period from the 18th
day of a
month to the end of that month, the Servicer must deposit, in the Distribution
Account on or before the Distribution Date in the immediately succeeding month,
Compensating Interest in an amount equal to any resulting Prepayment Interest
Shortfall, but only to the extent of the servicing fee payable with respect
to
such Distribution Date.
THE
MORTGAGE LOAN POOL
General
On
the
Closing Date, the assets of the trust fund will consist of approximately 3,134
mortgage loans with an aggregate principal balance as of the cut-off date of
approximately $622,171,726, after deducting payments due on or before the
cut-off date. The mortgage loans are secured by first and second liens on fee
simple interests in one- to four-family residential properties (each, a
“Mortgaged Property”). At the cut-off date, the mortgage loans have been
segregated into two loan groups (“Loan Group 1” and “Loan Group 2”,
respectively, and each, a “Loan Group”), each having the characteristics set
forth below as of the cut-off date:
|
Loan
Group
|
|
Number
of Mortgage Loans
|
|
Approximate
Cut-off Date Loan Group Balance
|
|
|
Loan
Group 1
(the
“Group 1 Mortgage Loans”)
|
|
|
1,506
|
|
$
|
278,392,074
|
|
|
Loan
Group 2
(the
“Group 2 Mortgage Loans”)
|
|
|
1,628
|
|
$
|
343,779,652
|
|
The
Seller originated or acquired all of the mortgage loans to be included in the
trust fund in accordance with its mortgage loan program, as described in this
prospectus supplement and in the accompanying prospectus. As a general matter,
the Seller’s mortgage loan program consists of the origination or purchase of
mortgage loans relating to non-conforming credits. A non-conforming credit
is a
mortgage loan ineligible for purchase by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac due to
characteristics that do not meet Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac guidelines.
Consequently, mortgage
loans to be included in the trust fund that are originated or purchased under
the Seller’s mortgage loan program are likely to experience rates of
delinquency, bankruptcy and loss that are higher than those experienced by
mortgage loans originated under Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac
guidelines.
Characteristics
of the Mortgage Loans
The
mortgaged premises consist of residential properties which may be detached
or
attached:
| |
·
|
one-
to four- family dwellings;
|
| |
·
|
manufactured
housing; and
|
| |
·
|
units
in a planned unit development.
|
The
mortgaged premises may be owner-occupied or non-owner-occupied investment
properties. Owner-occupied properties include second homes and vacation homes.
The mortgage loans are or will be secured by first mortgages on the mortgaged
premises.
None
of
the mortgage loans are in violation of the Arkansas Home Loan Protection Act,
the Georgia Fair Lending Act, the New York Anti-Predatory Lending Law, the
New
Jersey Home Ownership Security Act of 2002, the New Mexico Home Loan Protection
Act, the Illinois High Risk Home Loan Act, the Illinois Interest Act or any
similar “predatory lending” statute, ordinance or law.
Whenever
reference is made to the characteristics of the mortgage loans or to a
percentage of the mortgage loans, the reference is based on the Stated Principal
Balances of those mortgage loans.
The
characteristics of the mortgage loans as a whole may change at the Closing
Date.
The
mortgage loans satisfy certain criteria including:
| |
·
|
a
remaining term to stated maturity of no more than 480 months;
and
|
| |
·
|
a
weighted average current mortgage interest rate of approximately
8.358%.
|
None
of
the mortgage loans had an original loan-to-value ratio in excess of 100.00%.
In
addition, approximately 98.97% of the mortgage loans were originated on or
after
August 1, 2006.
Of
the
mortgage loans, 963 mortgage loans representing approximately 62.82% of the
aggregate principal balance of the mortgage loans in Loan Group 1 as of the
cut-off date, and 1,140 mortgage loans representing approximately 65.43% of
the
aggregate principal balance of the mortgage loans in Loan Group 2 as of the
cut-off date, provide for the payment of prepayment penalties. Prepayment
penalties provide that if the borrower were to prepay the mortgage loan in
excess of a specified amount at any time from the origination of the mortgage
loan to a date set forth in the related mortgage note (the “Prepayment Penalty
Period”), the borrower would also have to pay a fee in addition to the amount
necessary to repay the mortgage loan. The Prepayment Penalty Period for these
mortgage loans varies from one to three years in the case of the Group 1
Mortgage Loans and one to five years in the case of the Group 2 Mortgage Loans,
depending on the terms set forth in the related mortgage note. In some
instances, applicable state laws limit the amount of the prepayment penalty
that
a lender may charge. The specific Prepayment Penalty Periods applicable to
the
mortgage loans are set forth in more detail in the tables entitled “Prepayment
Penalty” in Appendix A hereto. Any prepayment penalties received on these
mortgage loans will be distributed to the Class P Certificates and will not
be
available for distribution to the Offered Certificates.
All
of
the adjustable rate mortgage loans as of the cut-off date, are subject
to:
| |
·
|
periodic
interest rate adjustment caps;
|
| |
·
|
lifetime
interest rate ceilings; and
|
| |
·
|
lifetime
interest rate floors.
|
Substantially
all of the adjustable rate mortgage loans had interest rates which were not
fully indexed as of the cut-off date. This means the mortgage interest rates
did
not equal the sum of the applicable gross margin and the applicable index as
of
that date.
The
minimum mortgage rate for any adjustable rate mortgage loan will range from
4.500% to 12.000%, with a weighted average minimum mortgage rate as of the
cut-off date of approximately 6.404%. The maximum mortgage rates on the initial
adjustable rate mortgage loans will range from 11.750% to 18.990% with a
weighted average maximum mortgage rate as of the cut-off date of approximately
14.366%. The gross margins for the initial adjustable rate mortgage loans range
from 4.500% to 9.990%, with a weighted average gross margin as of the cut-off
date of approximately 6.133%.
The
adjustable rate mortgage loans include:
| |
·
|
2/28
and 2/38 LIBOR mortgage loans, 3/27 and 3/37 LIBOR mortgage loans
and 5/25
LIBOR mortgage loans which bear interest initially at a rate fixed
at
origination for two, three and five years, respectively, and thereafter
at
a rate that adjusts semiannually based on six month LIBOR (i.e.,
the London interbank offered rate for six month United States Dollar
deposits in the London market based on quotations of major banks
as
published in The
Wall Street Journal).
|
Detailed
information on the mortgage loans is included in Appendix A hereto. Such
information is approximate and is based solely on the aggregate principal
balance of the mortgage loans as of the cut-off date. Totals may not add
completely to 100% because of rounding. Unless otherwise specified, all weighted
averages are based upon certain characteristics of the mortgage loans as of
the
cut-off date.
Underwriting
Standards
General
All
of
the mortgage loans (based on principal balance) to be included in the trust
fund
were originated or acquired in accordance with the underwriting guidelines
of
the Seller.
Saxon
Mortgage Underwriting Guidelines.
Saxon
Mortgage’s underwriting guidelines provide for an analysis of the overall
situation of the borrower and take into account compensating factors which
may
be used to offset certain areas of weakness. Specific compensating factors
include:
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mortgage
payment history;
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quality
and condition of collateral;
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length
and quality of credit profile;
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employment
stability; and
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·
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number
of years at residence.
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Saxon
Mortgage underwrites each loan individually. The underwriting decision is based
on the risk profile of the loan, even in instances where a group of mortgage
loans is purchased in bulk. In some of these bulk purchases, contract
underwriters may be engaged to underwrite individual mortgage loans under the
direct supervision of the senior underwriting staff of Saxon
Mortgage.
Saxon
Mortgage customarily employs underwriting guidelines to aid in
assessing:
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the
borrower’s ability and willingness to repay a loan according to its terms;
and
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·
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whether
the value of the property securing the loan will allow the lender
to
recover its investment if a loan default
occurs.
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Saxon
Mortgage has established classifications with respect to the credit profile
of
the borrower. The terms of the loans and the maximum loan-to-value ratios and
debt-to-income ratios vary based on the classification of the borrower.
Borrowers with less favorable credit ratings are generally offered loans with
higher interest rates and lower loan-to-value ratios than borrowers with more
favorable credit ratings.
Saxon
Mortgage’s underwriting standards are applied in accordance with applicable
federal and state laws and regulations and may permit the use of an insured
automated valuation model (“AVM”), a qualified appraisal of the mortgaged
property which conforms to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac standards, or both. Each
appraisal includes a market data analysis based on recent sales of comparable
homes in the area. The appraisal may be no more than 180 days old on the day
the
loan is originated. In most instances, either a second full appraisal or a
desk
or field review of the original appraisal will be required for loan amounts
over
$500,000.
Saxon
Mortgage has four income documentation programs:
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Full
Documentation—underwriter
review of documents that are provided to verify employment, income
and
bank deposits, such as W-2’s and pay stubs, or signed tax returns for the
past two years;
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12
Months Personal Bank Statements—the
underwriter will review 12 months consecutive personal bank statements
to
document the borrowers stated cash
flow;
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Limited
Documentation—
six months of personal and/or business bank statements are acceptable
documentation of the borrower’s stated cash flow;
and
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Stated
Income—the
borrower’s income as stated on the loan application must be reasonable for
the related occupation because the income is not independently verified.
The existence of the business and employment is, however, confirmed;
and
any self-employed business must have been in existence for at least
two
years.
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Saxon
Mortgage may, from time to time, apply underwriting criteria that are either
more stringent or more flexible than the general guidelines of the underwriting
programs outlined below depending on the economic conditions of a particular
market.
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Saxon
Mortgage has developed several primary underwriting
programs:
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The
ScorePlus Underwriting Program (1st
lien mortgage loans only)—generally, a borrower’s secondary credit
(excluding mortgage, foreclosure and bankruptcy histories) is evaluated
by
credit score. Accordingly, credit score minimums apply for each credit
grade.
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Approximately
94.22% (by principal balance) of the mortgage loans as of the cut-off date
were
underwritten under the ScorePlus Underwriting Program. Saxon Mortgage ‘s
ScorePlus guidelines for full income documentation are set forth below. Limited
and stated income documentation are available also, usually at lower LTVs and
lower loan amounts.
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No
late payments over 30 days within last 12 months
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Maximum
of one 30-day late payment
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Maximum
of two 30-day late payments in last 12 months
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Maximum
of three 30-day late payments
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Maximum
of one 60-day late payment in last 12 months
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Maximum
of one 90-day late payment in last 12
months
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Minimum
Credit Score
500
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Minimum
Credit Score
500
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Minimum
Credit Score
500
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Minimum
Credit Score
500
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Minimum
Credit Score
500
525
for LTV>80%
640
for LTV > 85%
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Minimum
Credit Score
500
525
for LTV>70%
660
for LTV > 80%
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Maximum
Loan-To-Value (1st
lien mortgage loans
only)
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100%
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100%
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100%
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95%
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90%
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85%
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Bankruptcy
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Full
Documentation and 12 months bank statements
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Stated
or Limited Documentation
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Chapter
7
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Full
Doc and 12 months bank statement loans allow a bankruptcy discharged
at
least 6 months as long as the credit score is at least 600,
else:
Discharge
2 years if LTV > 85%
Discharge
1.5 years if LTV > 80% but <=85%
Discharge
1 day if LTV <=80%
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Discharge
2 years if LTV > 80%
Discharge
1.5 years if LTV > 70% but <=80%
Discharge
1 day if LTV <=70%
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Chapter
11, 13
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Discharge
2 years if LTV > 90%
Discharge
and 1 year from filing
Discharge
1 day and paid as agreed if LTV <=80%
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Discharge
2 years if LTV > 80%
Discharge
and 1 year from filing
Discharge
1 day and paid as agreed if LTV
<=70%
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Foreclosure
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Full
Documentation, 12 months bank statements,
Stated
or Limited Documentation
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3
years if Credit Score is < 600
2
years if Credit Score >=600
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*
A
Debt-To-Income ratio of 55% is allowed on Full Doc or 12 month bank statement
loans with a minimum credit score of 620 and a maximum LTV of 90% (or credit
score minimum of 575 and maximum LTV of 80%), as long as there is monthly gross
disposable income of at least $2,500 for the family. A Debt-To-Income ratio
over
50% is not allowed on Interest Only loans or loans for borrowers whose income
source is solely fixed income.
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The
ScoreDirect Underwriting Program (owner occupied, fully documented
1st
lien mortgage loans only)—generally, a borrower’s secondary credit
(excluding, foreclosure and bankruptcy histories) is evaluated by
credit
score and the customary credit grading methodology is replaced by
credit
score tiers.
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Approximately
1.09% (by principal balance) of the mortgage loans as of the cut-off date were
underwritten under the ScoreDirect Underwriting Program. Saxon Mortgage’s
general guidelines for purchase and rate/term refinance transactions for the
ScoreDirect Underwriting Program are set forth below. Cash out refinances are
also available, usually at lower LTVs.
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Credit
Score
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640+
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620-639
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600-619
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580-599
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Bankruptcy
Discharge
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All
chapters must be discharged at least 6
months.
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Debt-to-Income
Ratio
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50%
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50%
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50%
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50%
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Maximum
LTV (1st
lien mortgage loans only)
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100%
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100%
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95%
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90%
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Foreclosure
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| Borrowers currently
in
Foreclosure are not eligible. Borrowers who have lost a property to
foreclosure are not eligible. Any Foreclosure event in the last 3 years
is
ineligible under ScoreDirect. Borrowers that have experienced foreclosure
events within 3 to 5 years are limited to a maximum LTV of 90% and
no
subordinate financing is allowed. The term Foreclosure includes: NOD
filed, delinquencies greater than 120 days, short pay, settled for
less
than loan amount balance or foreclosure redeemed, consummated or filed.
Mortgages for all properties (primary, second home or investment)
apply. |
Saxon
Mortgage’s general guidelines for the Second Lien Underwriting Program are set
forth below:
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Piggyback
(Combo) Second Lien
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A+
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A
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A-
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Mortgage
History
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No
late payments over 30 days within last 12 months
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Maximum
of one 30-day late payment in the last 12 months
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Maximum
of two 30-day late payments in last 12 months
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Secondary
Credit
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Minimum
Credit Score for Full
documentation
580
Minimum
Credit Score for Stated
Documentation:
650
for W-2 borrowers
640
for self-employed borrowers
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Minimum
Credit Score
600
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Minimum
Credit Score
600
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Bankruptcy
Filings
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Chapter
7 - Discharged 2 years
Chapter
13 -Discharged 2 years for first time home buyers; discharged 12
months
from application date
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Chapters
7 & 13 - Discharged 2 years
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Chapters
7 & 13 - Discharged 2 years
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Debt-to-Income
Ratio
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50%
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50%
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50%
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45%
if score <600
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Maximum
Combined Loan-To-Value
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100%
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100%
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90%
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Foreclosure
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>5
years
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>5
years
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>5
years
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It
is
expected that the mortgage loan pool as of the cut-off date will include 1.79%
mortgage loans underwritten under the piggyback second lien program described
above. As of the date of this prospectus supplement, Saxon Mortgage no longer
underwrites mortgage loans under this program.
For
additional information regarding the Sponsor and Seller and its
origination/acquisition program, see “The Sponsors and Master Servicers” in the
prospectus.
Historical
Delinquency Information
As
calculated using the OTS methodology, as of the cut-off date, approximately
0.06% of the mortgage loans were at least 30 but less than 60 days delinquent
and none of the mortgage loans were 60 or more days delinquent. Certain of
the
mortgage loans which were originated by other than Saxon Mortgage has changed
servicing at least one time since such mortgage loans were originated. A
servicing transfer in some cases may indicate that mortgage loans were
delinquent even though the related mortgagor made the scheduled monthly payment.
In addition, the original servicer may have had an incompatible servicing
platform in relation to that of Saxon Mortgage Services, Inc. which may also
contribute to the incorrect reporting of delinquencies on the mortgage loans.
Based on the information available to the depositor and the representations
made
by the originators at the time of purchase of the mortgage loans, the depositor
believes that no more than approximately 0.23% of the mortgage loans (by
principal balance) have been delinquent 30 days but less than 59 days at least
once during the previous twelve month period, approximately 0.05% of the
mortgage loans (by principal balance) have been delinquent 60 days but less
than
89 days at least once during the previous twelve month period, and approximately
0.05% of the mortgage loans (by principal balance) have been delinquent 90
days
or more during the previous twelve month period, in each case, as calculated
using the OTS methodology.
STATIC
POOL INFORMATION
Static
pool information with respect to the Sponsor’s prior securitized pools formed
during the period from April 1, 2002 to February 1, 2007, presented by pool,
is
available online at www.saxonmortgage.com/staticpool.
Access
to this web address is unrestricted and free of charge. Information available
at
this web address is deemed to be part of this prospectus supplement, except
to
the extent provided under “Static
Pool Information”
in
the
accompanying prospectus.
Each
of
the mortgage loan securitizations identified on this website is unique, and
the
characteristics of each securitized mortgage loan pool varies from each other
as
well as from the mortgage loans to be included in the Issuing Entity. In
addition, the performance information relating to the prior securitizations
described above may have been influenced by factors beyond the Sponsor’s
control, such as housing prices and market interest rates. Therefore the
performance of these prior mortgage loan securitizations is likely not to be
indicative of the future performance of the mortgage loans to be included in
the
Issuing Entity.
RECENT
DEVELOPMENTS; AFFILIATIONS AND CERTAIN
RELATIONSHIPS
AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
On
December 4, 2006, Saxon Capital, Inc. merged with Angle Merger Subsidiary
Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Mortgage Capital Inc.,
a New York corporation (“MSMCI”). MSMCI is an affiliate of the underwriter, the
Swap Counterparty and the Cap Counterparty. As a result, Saxon Capital, Inc.
is
now a wholly owned subsidiary of MSMCI and is no longer a publicly held mortgage
REIT. MSMCI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS). Prior
to
the merger, the Sponsor was organized as a corporation and was known as Saxon
Funding Management, Inc. Upon the merger, the Sponsor was converted from a
corporation to a limited liability company. As a result, the Sponsor’s name was
changed to Saxon Funding Management LLC.
The
underwriter, or one or more affiliates of the underwriter, has provided
financing for certain of the mortgage loans. A portion of the proceeds of the
sale of the certificates will be used to repay this financing.
Morgan
Stanley Capital Services Inc., the Swap Counterparty and the Cap Counterparty,
is an affiliate of the underwriter, the Sponsor, the Seller and the
Depositor.
The
underwriter is expected to acquire the Class OC and Class R Certificates on
the
Closing Date.
See
“Affiliations and Certain Relationships and Related Transactions”
in
the
prospectus.
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
A
Current
Report on Form 8-K will be filed, together with the Pooling and Servicing
Agreement and certain other transaction documents, with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) within fifteen days after the issuance of the
Offered Certificates.
The
description in this prospectus supplement of the mortgage loans and the
mortgaged premises is based upon the pool of mortgage loans, as constituted
at
the close of business on the cut-off date, except where otherwise specifically
indicated. In addition, the Depositor may remove mortgage loans included in
the
pool of mortgage loans prior to closing:
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as
a result of incomplete documentation or non-compliance with
representations and warranties; or
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·
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if
the Depositor believes that removal is necessary or
appropriate.
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The
Depositor may substitute other mortgage loans subject to specified terms and
conditions set forth in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement. The Seller believes
that the information set forth in this prospectus supplement with respect to
the
mortgage loan pool is representative of the characteristics of the mortgage
loan
pool as it will be constituted on the Closing Date.
In
the
event that mortgage loans are removed from or added to the trust fund, such
removal or addition, to the extent material, will be certified in the Current
Report on Form 8-K.
In
addition, periodic and annual reports regarding the Issuing Entity will be
filed
with the SEC as described under “Incorporation of Certain Documents by
Reference” and “Reports to Securityholders and to the SEC” in the prospectus.
See
“Additional Information”
in
the
prospectus.
PREPAYMENT
AND YIELD CONSIDERATIONS
General
The
weighted average life of, and, if purchased at other than par, the yield to
maturity on, each class of Offered Certificates will be directly related to
the
rate of payment of principal of the related mortgage loans,
including:
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payments
prior to stated maturity;
|
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·
|
liquidations
due to defaults;
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·
|
casualties
and condemnations; and
|
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·
|
repurchases
of mortgage loans by the Depositor.
|
As
described herein, principal on the Class A-1 Certificates will be payable
primarily from principal payments attributable to the Group 1 Mortgage Loans,
principal on the Class A-2a, Class A-2b, Class A-2c and Class A-2d Certificates
will be payable primarily from principal payments attributable to the Group
2
Mortgage Loans, and principal on the Subordinate Certificates will be payable
from principal payments attributable to the Group 1 Mortgage Loans and the
Group
2 Mortgage Loans. If the actual rate of principal payments on the applicable
mortgage loans is slower than the rate anticipated by an investor who purchases
an Offered Certificate at a discount, the actual yield to the investor will
be
lower than that investor’s anticipated yield. If the actual rate of principal
payments on the applicable mortgage loans is faster than the rate anticipated
by
an investor who purchases an Offered Certificate at a premium, the actual yield
to that investor will be lower than such investor’s anticipated
yield.
The
actual rate of principal prepayments on pools of residential mortgage loans,
such as the mortgage loans, is influenced by a variety of economic, tax,
geographic, demographic, social, legal and other factors and has fluctuated
considerably in recent years. In addition, the rate of principal prepayments
may
differ among pools of mortgage loans at any time because of specific factors
relating to the mortgage loans in the particular pool, including, among other
things:
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·
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the
age of the mortgage loans;
|
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·
|
the
geographic locations of the properties securing the
loans;
|
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·
|
the
extent of the mortgagors’ equity in the
properties;
|
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·
|
changes
in the mortgagors’ housing needs, job or employment status;
and
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·
|
the
credit quality of the mortgage
loans.
|
The
timing of changes in the rate of prepayments may significantly affect the actual
yield to investors who purchase the Offered Certificates at prices other than
par, even if the average rate of principal prepayments is consistent with the
expectations of investors. In general, the earlier the payment of principal
of
the mortgage loans the greater the effect on an investor’s yield to maturity. As
a r