Common use of Principal Collections Clause in Contracts

Principal Collections. (a) The "Series 1997-1 Excess Principal Collections," with respect to ------------------------------------------ any Distribution Date, shall mean Excess Principal Collections for such Distribution Date in an amount equal to the lesser of (a) the Series 1997-1 Principal Shortfall, if any, for such Distribution Date and (b) an amount equal to the product of (x) Excess Principal Collections for all Series for such Distribution Date and (y) a fraction, the numerator of which is the Series 1997- 1 Principal Shortfall for such Distribution Date and the denominator of which is the aggregate amount of Principal Shortfalls for all Series for such Distribution Date. (b) The "Series 1997-1 Principal Shortfall" for: ---------------------------------