Common use of Servicer Not to Resign Clause in Contracts

Servicer Not to Resign. The Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, except upon determination that its duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by it, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer at the date of this Agreement. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trustee.

Appears in 19 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Abn Amro Mortgage Corp Series 1999-3), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Abn Amro Mortgage Corp Series 1999-6), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Abn Amro Mortgage Corp Series 2001-1a)

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Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 6.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (a) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementAgreement or (b) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (i) the Servicer shall have proposed a successor servicer to the Issuer and the Indenture Trustee in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Issuer, the Indenture Trustee and the Enhancer; (ii) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Issuer, the Enhancer and the Indenture Trustee prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not cause a Rating Event, if determined without regard to the Policy; and (iii) such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Enhancer, as evidenced by a letter to the Issuer and the Indenture Trustee; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the case of (a) above, the Indenture Trustee, as pledgee of the Mortgage Loans, shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Indenture Trustee, as pledgee of the Mortgage Loans, shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 7.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed Indenture Trustee and the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the TrusteeEnhancer.

Appears in 14 contracts

Samples: Servicing Agreement (Wachovia Mortgage Loan Trust, LLC), Servicing Agreement (Wachovia Asset Funding Trust, LLC), Servicing Agreement (Wachovia Asset Sec Inc Asst Back Notes Ser 2002 He1)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 6.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this Servicing Agreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Company, the Administrator and the Indenture Trustee in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Company, the Administrator, the Indenture Trustee and the Credit Enhancer; (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Company, the Credit Enhancer and the Indenture Trustee prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Securities; and (c) such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Credit Enhancer, as evidenced by a letter to the Company and the Indenture Trustee; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the case of (i) above, the Indenture Trustee, as pledgee of the Mortgage Collateral, shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Indenture Trustee, as pledgee of the Mortgage Collateral, shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 7.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. The Servicer shall have no claim (whether by subrogation or otherwise) or other action against any Securityholder or the Credit Enhancer for any amounts paid by the Servicer pursuant to any provision of this Servicing Agreement. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed Indenture Trustee and the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the TrusteeCredit Enhancer.

Appears in 14 contracts

Samples: Servicing Agreement (MILA Mortgage Acceptance, Inc.), Servicing Agreement (Homestar Mortgage Acceptance Corp), Servicing Agreement (American Home Mortgage Securities LLC)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 6.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by it, the other activities (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer so causing has proposed a successor servicer to the Trustee in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Trustee; and (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a conflict being letter to the Trustee prior to the appointment of a type and nature carried on the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of then current rating of the Certificates; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer at shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the date case of (i) above, the Trustee or its designee as successor Servicer shall have assumed the Servicer’s responsibilities and obligations hereunder or shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 7.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. The Servicer shall have no claim (whether by subrogation or otherwise) or other action against any Certificateholder for any amounts paid by the Servicer pursuant to any provision of this Pooling and Agreement. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer under clause (i) above shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trustee.

Appears in 11 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Novastar Mortgage Funding Trust Series 2004-1), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (NovaStar Certificates Financing CORP), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (NovaStar Certificates Financing LLC)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 6.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (a) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementAgreement or (b) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (i) the Servicer shall have proposed a successor Servicer to the Issuer and the Indenture Trustee in writing and such proposed successor Servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Issuer, the Indenture Trustee and the Enhancer; (ii) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Issuer, the Enhancer and the Indenture Trustee prior to the appointment of the successor Servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor Servicer as Servicer hereunder will not cause a Rating Event, if determined without regard to the Policy; and (iii) such proposed successor Servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Enhancer, as evidenced by a letter to the Issuer and the Indenture Trustee; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until such successor Servicer or, in the case of (a) above, the Indenture Trustee, as pledgee of the Mortgage Loans, shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Indenture Trustee, as pledgee of the Mortgage Loans, shall have designated a successor Servicer in accordance with Section 7.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed Indenture Trustee and the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the TrusteeEnhancer.

Appears in 11 contracts

Samples: Servicing Agreement (GMACM Home Equity Loan Trust 2006-He5), Servicing Agreement (GMACM Home Equity Loan Trust 2007-He2), Servicing Agreement (GMACM Home Equity Loan Trust 2006-He1)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 7.01 and Section 6.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementAgreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Trustee in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Trustee; and (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Trustee prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Regular Certificates or the ratings that are in effect; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the case of (i) above, the Trustee shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Trustee shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 7.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer pursuant to clause (i) above shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Trustee and the Depositor hereby specifically (i) consent to the pledge and assignment by the Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed all the Servicer's responsibilities right, title and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding interest in, to and under this Agreement to the limitations stated aboveServicing Rights Pledgee, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of certain lenders, and (and may be exercised ii) provided that no Servicer Event of Termination exists, agree that upon delivery to the Trustee by the Servicing Rights Pledgee of a letter signed by the Servicer whereunder the Servicer shall resign as Servicer under this Agreement, the Trustee shall appoint the Servicing Rights Pledgee or waived its designee as successor Servicer, provided that at the sole discretion of) time of such appointment, the Trustee, to enable Servicing Rights Pledgee or such designee meets the Trustee to assure itself that any requirements of a successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources pursuant to Section 7.02(a) and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended agrees to be for subject to the benefit ofterms of this Agreement. If, pursuant to any provision hereof, the duties of the Servicer are transferred to a successor, the entire amount of the Servicing Fee and other compensation payable to the Servicer pursuant hereto shall not thereafter be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent payable to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trusteesuccessor.

Appears in 11 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (ABFC C-Bass Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-Cb2), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Asset Backed Funding Corp C Bass Mor Ln as Bk Ce Se 2004 Cb1), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Financial Asset Sec Corp C Bass Mort Ln as Bk Ce Se 02-Cb6)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 7.01 and Section 6.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementAgreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Trustee and the NIMS Insurer in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Trustee and the NIMS Insurer; and (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Trustee and the NIMS Insurer prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Regular Certificates or the ratings that are in effect; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the case of (i) above, the Trustee shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Trustee shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 7.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed Trustee and the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the TrusteeNIMS Insurer.

Appears in 9 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-Ff5), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (CHEC Loan Trust 2004-2 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2004-2), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Asset Backed Funding Corp)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except upon determination that its duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by it, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer at the date of this Agreementlaw. Any such determination pursuant to the preceding sentence permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect obtained at the expense of the Servicer and delivered to the Trustee. The No resignation of the Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until the Trustee or a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities responsibilities, duties, liabilities (other than those liabilities arising prior to the assumption of servicing duties by the Trustee or the appointment of such successor) and obligations under this Agreement. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding Sections 7.01 and 7.02 as obligations that survive the limitations stated aboveresignation or receipt of notice of termination of the Servicer Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, the Servicer may shall not assign or transfer any of its obligationsrights, duties and rights benefits or privileges hereunder without the consent to any other Person, or delegate to or subcontract with, or authorize or appoint any other Person to perform any of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, covenants or obligations and responsibilities to be performed by the Servicer hereunder. The foregoing prohibition on assignment shall not prohibit the Servicer from designating a Sub-Servicer as payee of any indemnification amount payable to the Servicer hereunder; provided, that however, no Sub-Servicer shall be a third-party beneficiary hereunder and the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and parties hereto shall not be relied upon or enforced by, required to recognize any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the TrusteeSubservicer as an indemnitee under this Agreement.

Appears in 8 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-Ff4), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2004-Ff11 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2004-Ff11), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Financial Asset Sec Corp First Frank Mort Loan Tr 2004-Ffh1)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except upon determination that its duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by it, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer at the date of this Agreementlaw. Any such determination pursuant to the preceding sentence permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect obtained at the expense of the Servicer and delivered to the Trustee. The No resignation of the Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until the Trustee or a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities responsibilities, duties, liabilities (other than those liabilities arising prior to the appointment of such successor) and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereofunder this Agreement. Notwithstanding the limitations stated aboveExcept as expressly provided herein, the Servicer may shall not assign or transfer any of its obligationsrights, duties and rights benefits or privileges hereunder without the consent to any other Person, or delegate to or subcontract with, or authorize or appoint any other Person to perform any of the Certificateholdersduties, covenants or obligations to be performed by the Servicer hereunder. The foregoing prohibition on assignment shall not prohibit the Servicer from designating a Sub-Servicer as payee of any indemnification amount payable to the Servicer hereunder; provided, that however, no Sub-Servicer shall be a third-party beneficiary hereunder and the parties hereto shall not be required to recognize any Subservicer as an indemnitee under this Agreement. The Trustee and the Depositor hereby specifically (i) consent to the pledge and assignment by the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities right, title and obligations interest in, to and under this Agreement to the Servicing Rights Pledgee, for the benefit of certain lenders and (ii) provided that no Servicer Event of Termination exists, agree that upon delivery to the Trustee by the Servicing Rights Pledgee of a letter signed by the Servicer whereunder the Servicer shall resign as Servicer under this Agreement, the Trustee shall, in accordance with Section 7.5 7.02, appoint the Servicing Rights Pledgee or its designee as successor Servicer, provided that at the time of such appointment, the Servicing Rights Pledgee or such designee meets the requirements of a successor Servicer pursuant to Section 7.02(a) hereof and agrees to be subject to the terms of this Agreement. If, pursuant to any provision hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating duties of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as Servicer are transferred to a result of such transfersuccessor servicer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion entire amount of the Trustee, Servicing Fee and other compensation payable to the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may pursuant hereto shall thereafter be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent payable to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trusteesuccessor servicer.

Appears in 8 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Finance America Mortgage Loan Trust 2004-3), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Fremont Home Loan Trust 2004-4), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Fremont Home Loan Trust 2004-2)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except upon determination that its duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by it, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer at the date of this Agreementlaw. Any such determination pursuant to the preceding sentence permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect obtained at the expense of the Servicer and delivered to the Trustee. The No resignation of the Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until the Trustee or a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities responsibilities, duties, liabilities (other than those liabilities arising prior to the appointment of such successor) and obligations under this Agreement. Except as expressly provided in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated abovethis Agreement, the Servicer may shall not assign or transfer any of its obligationsrights, duties and rights benefits or privileges hereunder without the consent to any other Person, or delegate to or subcontract with, or authorize or appoint any other Person to perform any of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, covenants or obligations and responsibilities to be performed by the Servicer hereunder. The foregoing prohibition on assignment shall not prohibit the Servicer from designating a Sub-Servicer as payee of any indemnification amount payable to the Servicer hereunder; provided, that however, no Sub-Servicer shall be a third-party beneficiary hereunder and the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and parties hereto shall not be relied upon or enforced by, required to recognize any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the TrusteeSubservicer as an indemnitee under this Agreement.

Appears in 7 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Meritage Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-1), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Finance America Mortgage Loan Trust 2004-2), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Financial Asset Sec Corp Meritage Mortgage Loan Trust 2004 1)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Servicer With respect to the retention by PHH Mortgage of the servicing of the Mortgage Loans and the REO Properties hereunder, PHH Mortgage acknowledges that the Purchaser has acted in reliance upon PHH Mortgage's independent status, the adequacy of its servicing facilities, plan, personnel, records and procedures, its integrity, reputation and financial standing and the continuance thereof. Consequently, PHH Mortgage shall not assign the servicing rights retained by it hereunder to any third party nor resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on itit except (i) with the approval of the Purchaser, except upon such approval not to be unreasonably withheld, or (ii) 3 Business Days following any determination that its duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict and such incapacity cannot be cured by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by it, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer at the date of this AgreementPHH Mortgage. Any such determination permitting the transfer of the servicing rights or the resignation of the Servicer PHH Mortgage under Subsection (ii) hereof shall be evidenced by an Opinion opinion of Counsel counsel to such effect delivered to the TrusteePurchaser, which opinion of counsel shall be in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Purchaser. The Servicer Without in any way limiting the generality of this Section 9.04, in the event that the Seller either shall notify each Rating Agency sell or otherwise dispose of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated aboveall or substantially all of its property or assets (including its rights hereunder), the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agencythe Purchaser, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and which consent shall not be relied unreasonably withheld, then the Purchaser shall have the right to terminate this Agreement upon notice given as set forth in Section 10.01, without any payment of any penalty or enforced by, damages and without any Certificateholder, and provided, furtherliability whatsoever to the Servicer or any third party; provided however, that any consent in the event a sale or merger as described above occurs without notice to the Seller or the Purchaser, the Purchaser agrees that upon its receipt of notice of such transfer sale or merger, it will not be unreasonably withheld review fully all information provided by the TrusteePurchaser regarding the successor servicer, including information regarding the adequacy of its servicing facilities, personnel, records and procedures, its integrity, reputation and financial standing, prior to making any determination to terminate this Agreement. In the event that such successor servicer is not acceptable to the Purchaser, the Purchaser shall have the right to terminate in its sole discretion, the successor servicer's rights under this servicing agreement.

Appears in 7 contracts

Samples: Indemnification and Contribution Agreement (Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1xs), Indemnification and Contribution Agreement (Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-12xs), Indemnification and Contribution Agreement (Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-2)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that its duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this Agreement. Any such determination permitting the resignation Agreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered has proposed a successor servicer to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify Trustee and the NIMS Insurer in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Trustee and the NIMS Insurer and (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Trustee and the NIMS Insurer prior to the appointment of any the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such resignation. No successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Certificates; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until a such successor servicer or, in the case of (i) above, the Trustee shall have assumed the Servicer's ’s responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Trustee shall have designated, with the consent of the NIMS Insurer, a successor servicer in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof7.02. Notwithstanding the limitations stated aboveExcept as expressly provided herein, the Servicer may shall not assign or transfer any of its obligationsrights, duties and rights benefits or privileges hereunder without the consent to any other Person, or delegate to or subcontract with, or authorize or appoint any other Person to perform any of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, covenants or obligations and responsibilities to be performed by the Servicer hereunder. The foregoing prohibition on assignment shall not prohibit the Servicer from designating a Sub-Servicer as payee of any indemnification amount payable to the Servicer hereunder; provided, that however, no Sub-Servicer shall be a third-party beneficiary hereunder and the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and parties hereto shall not be relied upon or enforced by, required to recognize any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the TrusteeSubservicer as an indemnitee under this Agreement.

Appears in 7 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-Opt2), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-Opt4), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-Opt3)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 7.02 regarding the merger or consolidation of the Servicer into or with another entity, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except upon determination that the performance of its duties or obligations hereunder are is no longer permissible under applicable law or regulation or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law or regulation with any other activities carried on by it, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer it at the date of this Agreement. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer pursuant to this Section shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation pursuant to this Section 7.04 (a) shall become effective until the Trustee or a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations of the Servicer in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof8.02 or (b) shall relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any obligations pursuant to this Agreement that specifically survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Notwithstanding Each of the limitations stated aboveRating Agencies shall be given written notice of a resignation of the Servicer pursuant to this Section. If, at the time the Servicer is removed or resigned and the Trustee does not appoint a different successor servicer, then the Trustee shall become the successor servicer. Upon the termination or resignation of the Servicer, the Servicer also shall promptly (and in any event no later than 10 Business Days subsequent to such termination or resignation) deliver or cause to be delivered to the Trustee or successor servicer all the books and records (including, without limitation, records kept in electronic form) that the Servicer has maintained for the Mortgage Loans, including all tax bills, assessment notices, insurance premium notices and all other documents as well as all original documents then in the Servicer's possession. The Servicer may transfer retain copies of any such books and records. Any collections received by the Servicer after termination or resignation shall be endorsed by it and remitted directly and immediately to the Trustee or the successor servicer. The Servicer shall be entitled to receive the Monthly Servicing Fee through the day on which it is terminated as Servicer (which may be pro rated for a partial month). To the extent that the Servicer, at the time of its obligationstermination or resignation, duties has therefore expended any amounts as Monthly Advances or Servicing Advances with respect to any Mortgage Loan, which Monthly Advances or Servicing Advances remain unreimbursed as of such date ("Unrecovered Advances") the Servicer shall thereafter be entitled to receive from the successor servicer, monthly, such information as may be generated by the successor servicer as may be reasonably necessary to enable the Servicer to monitor the recovery of, and collection efforts undertaken with respect to, the Unrecovered Advances, which information will include details of collection activities, payment records and trial balances. To the extent that the successor servicer receives any amounts that relate to reimbursement for Unrecovered Advances made by the prior Servicer, such amounts shall be remitted to the prior Servicer on the related Distribution Date. To the extent that the Servicer, based upon the information supplied by the successor servicer, believes that any discrepancies exist between actual Unrecovered Advances received by the successor servicer and the amounts forwarded to the Servicer as recovered Unrecovered Advances, the Servicer and the successor servicer shall attempt in good faith to reconcile such discrepancies. The Servicer agrees to cooperate reasonably with the successor servicer in effecting the termination of the Servicer's servicing responsibilities and rights hereunder without and shall promptly provide to the consent successor servicer all documents and records reasonably requested by it to enable it to assume the Servicer's functions hereunder and shall promptly also transfer to the successor servicer all amounts that then have been or should have been deposited in the Collection Account, or that are thereafter received with respect to the Mortgage Loans. The successor servicer shall not be held liable by reason of the Certificateholdersany failure to make, providedor any delay in making, that any distribution hereunder or any portion thereof caused by (i) the failure of the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agencyto deliver, or any delay in delivering, cash, documents or records to it, or (ii) restrictions imposed by any regulatory authority having jurisdiction over the transferee Servicer. The Servicer which is a FNMA- being terminated or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth is resigning shall give notice to the Mortgagors of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the transfer of the servicing to the successor servicer assumes all servicer. Said notice shall be a joint notice of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, servicing transfer in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld form required by the Trusteeapplicable law.

Appears in 6 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Aames Capital Corp), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Aames Capital Corp Mort Pass THR Certs Ser 2001 3), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Aames Capital Corp)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 6.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities activi ties carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this Servicing Agreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Company, the Administrator and the Indenture Trustee in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Company, the Administrator, the Indenture Trustee and the Credit Enhancer; (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Company, the Credit Enhancer and the Indenture Trustee prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Securities; and (c) such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Credit Enhancer, as evidenced by a letter to the Company and the Indenture Trustee; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the case of (i) above, the Indenture Trustee, as pledgee of the Mortgage Collateral, shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Indenture Trustee, as pledgee of the Mortgage Collateral, shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 7.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. The Servicer shall have no claim (whether by subrogation or otherwise) or other action against any Securityholder or the Credit Enhancer for any amounts paid by the Servicer pursuant to any provision of this Servicing Agreement. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed Indenture Trustee and the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the TrusteeCredit Enhancer.

Appears in 6 contracts

Samples: Servicing Agreement (Namco Securities Corp), Servicing Agreement (Icifc Secured Assets Corp), Servicing Agreement (DLJ Mortgage Acceptance Corp)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that its duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this Agreement. Any such determination permitting the resignation Agreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered has proposed a successor servicer to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify Trustee and the NIMS Insurer in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Trustee and the NIMS Insurer and (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Trustee and the NIMS Insurer prior to the appointment of any the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such resignation. No successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Certificates; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until a such successor servicer or, in the case of (i) above, the Trustee shall have assumed the Servicer's ’s responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Trustee shall have designated, with the consent of the NIMS Insurer, a successor servicer in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof7.02. Notwithstanding the limitations stated aboveExcept as expressly provided herein, the Servicer may shall not assign or transfer any of its obligationsrights, duties and rights benefits or privileges hereunder without the consent to any other Person, or delegate to or subcontract with, or authorize or appoint any other Person to perform any of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, covenants or obligations and responsibilities to be performed by the Servicer hereunder. The foregoing prohibition on assignment shall not prohibit the Servicer from designating a Sub-Servicer as payee of any indemnification amount payable to the Servicer hereunder; provided, that however, no Sub-Servicer shall be a third-party beneficiary hereunder and the foregoing clause parties hereto shall not be required to recognize any Subservicer as an indemnitee under this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary which may be set forth above, the Trustee and the Depositor hereby specifically (vi) is intended solely consent to the pledge and assignment by the Servicer of all the Servicer’s right, title and interest in, to and under this Agreement to the Servicing Rights Pledgee, for the benefit of certain lenders, and (and may be exercised ii) provided that no Servicer Event of Termination exists, agree that upon delivery to the Trustee by the Servicing Rights Pledgee of a letter signed by the Servicer whereunder the Servicer shall resign as Servicer under this Agreement, the Trustee shall appoint the Servicing Rights Pledgee or waived its designee as successor Servicer, provided that at the sole discretion of) time of such appointment, the Trustee, to enable Servicing Rights Pledgee or such designee meets the Trustee to assure itself that any requirements of a successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources pursuant to Section 7.02(a) and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended agrees to be for subject to the benefit ofterms of this Agreement. If, pursuant to any provision hereof, the duties of the Servicer are transferred to a successor, the entire amount of the Servicing Fee and other compensation payable to the Servicer pursuant hereto shall not thereafter be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent payable to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trusteesuccessor.

Appears in 5 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Soundview Home Loan Trust 2007-Opt3), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Soundview Home Loan Trust 2007-Opt5), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Soundview Home Loan Trust 2007-Opt1)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 6.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this Servicing Agreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Depositor, the Administrator and the Indenture Trustee in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Depositor, the Administrator, the Indenture Trustee and the Credit Enhancer; (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Depositor, the Credit Enhancer and the Indenture Trustee prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Securities; and (c) such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Credit Enhancer, as evidenced by a letter to the Depositor and the Indenture Trustee; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the case of (i) above, the Indenture Trustee, as pledgee of the Mortgage Collateral, shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Indenture Trustee, as pledgee of the Mortgage Collateral, shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 7.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. The Servicer shall have no claim (whether by subrogation or otherwise) or other action against any Securityholder or the Credit Enhancer for any amounts paid by the Servicer pursuant to any provision of this Servicing Agreement. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed Indenture Trustee and the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the TrusteeCredit Enhancer.

Appears in 5 contracts

Samples: Servicing Agreement (Opteum Mortgage Acceptance CORP), Servicing Agreement (MILA Mortgage Acceptance, Inc.), Servicing Agreement (American Home Mortgage Assets LLC)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 6.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementAgreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Trustee in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Trustee; (b) each Rating Agency shall have confirmed to the Trustee that the appointment of such proposed successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then-current ratings of the Offered Certificates; and (c) such proposed successor servicer has agreed in writing to assume the obligations of Servicer hereunder and the Servicer has delivered to the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that all conditions precedent to the resignation of the Servicer and the appointment of and acceptance by the proposed successor servicer have been satisfied; provided, however, that in the case of clause (i) above no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until the Trustee shall have assumed the Servicer’s responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Trustee shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 7.02; and, provided further that as a condition precedent to the effectiveness of any such resignation of the Servicer, the Servicer shall, at least 15 calendar days prior to the effective date of such resignation, provide written notice thereof to the Depositor, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Depositor, containing all information reasonably requested by the Depositor in order for the Depositor to comply with its reporting obligations under Item 6.02 of Form 8-K. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer pursuant to clause (i) of the preceding paragraph shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trustee.

Appears in 5 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (HSBC Home Equity Loan Trust (USA) 2007-3), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (HSBC Home Equity Loan Trust (USA) 2007-1), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (HSBC Home Equity Loan Trust (USA) 2006-3)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 5.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementAgreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Indenture Trustee and the Insurer in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Indenture Trustee; (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Indenture Trustee and the Insurer prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the qualification, reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Notes without regard to the Policy; and (c) such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Insurer, as evidenced by a letter from the Insurer to the Indenture Trustee; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until the Indenture Trustee or successor servicer designated by the Servicer as provided above shall have assumed the Servicer’s responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Indenture Trustee shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 6.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 6.01 and 6.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer pursuant to clause (i) above shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the TrusteeIndenture Trustee and the Insurer. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of have no claim (whether by subrogation or otherwise) or other action against any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, Noteholder or Residual Certificateholder for any amounts paid by the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent pursuant to any provision of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trusteethis Agreement.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Sale and Servicing Agreement (Greenpoint Mortgage Securities LLC), Sale and Servicing Agreement (GreenPoint Home Equity Loan Trust 2004-4), Sale and Servicing Agreement (GreenPoint Home Equity Loan Trust 2004-3)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 6.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementAgreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Indenture Trustee in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Indenture Trustee; (b) each Rating Agency shall have confirmed to the Indenture Trustee that the appointment of such proposed successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then-current rating of any Class of Notes; and (c) such proposed successor servicer has agreed in writing to assume the obligations of Servicer hereunder and the Servicer has delivered to the Indenture Trustee an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that all conditions precedent to the resignation of the Servicer and the appointment of and acceptance by the proposed successor servicer have been satisfied; provided, however, that in the case of clause (i) above no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until the Indenture Trustee shall have assumed the Servicer’s responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Indenture Trustee shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 7.02; and, provided further that as a condition precedent to the effectiveness of any such resignation, the Servicer shall, at least 15 calendar days prior to the effective date of such resignation, provide written notice thereof to the Depositor, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Depositor, containing all information reasonably requested by the Depositor in order for the Depositor to comply with its reporting obligations under Item 6.02 of Form 8-K. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer pursuant to clause (i) above shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Indenture Trustee.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Sale and Servicing Agreement (HSBC Home Equity Loan Trust (USA) 2006-1), Sale and Servicing Agreement (HSBC Home Equity Loan Corp I), Sale and Servicing Agreement (HSBC Home Equity Loan Corp I)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 5.01 and Section 4.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementAgreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Trustee in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Trustee and the Depositor; and (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Trustee prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Certificates; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the case of (i) above, the Trustee shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Trustee shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 5.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 5.01 and 5.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer pursuant to clause (i) above shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trustee.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust, Series 2004-Sd2), Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust, Series 2004-Sd2), Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Abs Capital I Inc Trust Series 2004-Sd1)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 7.01 and Section 6.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementAgreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) either (x) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Trustee in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Trustee or (y) the Servicing Rights Pledgee has delivered to the Trustee a letter signed by the Servicer whereunder the Servicer resigns as Servicer under this Agreement pursuant to the second paragraph of this Section 6.04 or the second paragraph of Section 7.02(a); and (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Trustee prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Regular Certificates; or the ratings that are in effect; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the case of (i) above, the Trustee shall have assumed the Servicer’s responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Trustee shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 7.02 or the second paragraph of this Section 6.04. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer pursuant to clause (i) above shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed Trustee and the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that Depositor hereby specifically (i) consent to the pledge and assignment by the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities ’s right, title and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereofinterest in, to and (iv) under this Agreement to the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transferServicing Rights Pledgee, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of certain lenders, and (and may be exercised ii) provided that no Servicer Event of Default exists, agree that upon delivery to the Trustee by the Servicing Rights Pledgee of a letter signed by the Servicer whereunder the Servicer shall resign as Servicer under this Agreement, the Trustee shall appoint the Servicing Rights Pledgee or waived its designee as successor Servicer, provided that at the sole discretion of) time of such appointment, the Trustee, to enable Servicing Rights Pledgee or such designee meets the Trustee to assure itself that any requirements of a successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources pursuant to Section 7.02(a) and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended agrees to be for subject to the benefit ofterms of this Agreement. If, pursuant to any provision hereof, the duties of the Servicer are transferred to a successor, the entire amount of the Servicing Fee and other compensation payable to the Servicer pursuant hereto shall not thereafter be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent payable to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trusteesuccessor.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (C-Bass 2007-Cb1 Trust), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (C-Bass 2006-Cb7 Trust), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (C-Bass 2006-Cb7 Trust)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 9.3, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, or (ii) upon satisfaction of the other activities following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Indenture Trustee in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Indenture Trustee; (b) such proposed successor servicer has agreed in writing to assume the obligations of Servicer hereunder and under each Basic Document to which it is a party and (c) the Servicer has delivered to the Indenture Trustee an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that all conditions precedent to the resignation of the Servicer so causing and the appointment of and acceptance by the proposed successor servicer have been satisfied; provided, however, that, in the case of clause (i) above, no such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on resignation by the Servicer at shall become effective until the Indenture Trustee shall have assumed the Servicer’s responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Indenture Trustee shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 10.3 which shall have assumed such responsibilities and obligations. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of its obligations hereunder arising prior to the effective date of this Agreementsuch resignation. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer pursuant to clause (i) above shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Indenture Trustee.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Sale and Servicing Agreement (HSBC Automotive Trust (USA) 2006-3), Sale and Servicing Agreement (HSBC Automotive Trust (USA) 2007-1), Sale and Servicing Agreement (HSBC Auto Receivables Corp)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except upon determination that its duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by it, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer at the date of this Agreementlaw. Any such determination pursuant to the preceding sentence permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect obtained at the expense of the Servicer and delivered to the Indenture Trustee. The No resignation of the Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until the Indenture Trustee or a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities ’s responsibilities, duties, liabilities (other than those liabilities arising prior to the assumption of servicing duties by the Indenture Trustee or the appointment of such successor) and obligations under this Agreement. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding Sections 6.01 and 6.02 as obligations that survive the limitations stated aboveresignation or receipt of notice of termination of the Servicer Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, the Servicer may shall not assign or transfer any of its obligationsrights, duties and rights benefits or privileges hereunder without the consent to any other Person, or delegate to or subcontract with, or authorize or appoint any other Person to perform any of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, covenants or obligations and responsibilities to be performed by the Servicer hereunder. The foregoing prohibition on assignment shall not prohibit the Servicer from designating a Sub-Servicer as payee of any indemnification amount payable to the Servicer hereunder; provided, that however, no Sub-Servicer shall be a third-party beneficiary hereunder and the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and parties hereto shall not be relied upon or enforced by, required to recognize any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the TrusteeSub-Servicer as an indemnitee under this Agreement.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Sale and Servicing Agreement (Centex Land Vista Ridge Lewisville III General Partner, LLC), Sale and Servicing Agreement (Centex Land Vista Ridge Lewisville III General Partner, LLC), Sale and Servicing Agreement (Centex Land Vista Ridge Lewisville III General Partner, LLC)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, except upon determination that its duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by it, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer at the date of this Agreement. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-FHLMC- approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trustee.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Abn Amro Mortgage Corp Series 2000-4), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Abn Amro Mort Corp Multi-Class Mort Pass-THR Cert Ser 2003-2), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Abn Amro Mortgage Corp Series 1999-5)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 6.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (a) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementAgreement or (b) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (i) the Servicer shall have proposed a successor servicer to the Issuer and the Indenture Trustee in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Issuer, the Indenture Trustee and the Credit Enhancer; (ii) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Issuer, the Credit Enhancer and the Indenture Trustee prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not cause a Rating Event, if determined without regard to the Policy; and (iii) such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Credit Enhancer, as evidenced by a letter to the Issuer and the Indenture Trustee; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the case of (a) above, the Indenture Trustee, as pledgee of the Home Loans, shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Indenture Trustee, as pledgee of the Home Loans, shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 7.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed Indenture Trustee and the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the TrusteeCredit Enhancer.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Servicing Agreement (GMACM Home Loan Trust 2006-Hltv1), Servicing Agreement (Residential Asset Mortgage Products Inc), Servicing Agreement (Residential Asset Mortgage Products Inc)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 7.2 and the last sentence of this paragraph, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on itit (i) for so long as the Trust holds Trust Balances of one or more Common Mortgage Loans, unless it has resigned from its obligations and duties as servicer under all Prior Trust Pooling and Servicing Agreements applicable to such Common Mortgage Loans or (ii) except upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are is no longer permissible under applicable law or are is in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or other affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or such subsidiaries or other affiliates at the date of this Agreement. For so long as the Trust holds Trust Balances of one or more Common Mortgage Loans, the determination set forth in clause (ii) shall provide the basis for the Servicer's resignation only if the Servicer simultaneously resigns from its obligations and duties as servicer under the Prior Trust Pooling and Servicing Agreements applicable to such Common Mortgage Loans. For so long as the Trust holds Trust Balances of one or more Common Mortgage Loans, the Servicer shall resign from its obligations and duties hereunder promptly upon any resignation from its obligations and duties as servicer under the Prior Trust Pooling and Servicing Agreements applicable to such Common Mortgage Loans. Any such resignation under Section 7.5 shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 8.1 and 8.2 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer; provided, however, that no resignation by the Servicer shall become effective -------- ------- until the Trustee or a successor servicer shall have assumed the responsibilities and obligations of the Servicer in accordance with Section 8.2. The Servicer shall have no claim (whether by subrogation or otherwise) or other action against any Certificateholder for any amounts paid by the Servicer pursuant to any provision of this Agreement. Any determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed Trustee and the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the TrusteeCertificate Insurer.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Capitol Revolving Home Equity Loan Trust 1996-1), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Chevy Chase Bank FSB), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Chevy Chase Bank FSB)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 7.01 and the second paragraph of Section 7.02, Section 6.02 and the second paragraph of this Section 6.04, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementAgreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Trustee in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Trustee; and (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Trustee prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Regular Certificates or the ratings that are in effect; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the case of (i) above, the Trustee shall have assumed the Servicer’s responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Trustee shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 7.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer pursuant to clause (i) above shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed Notwithstanding anything to the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated contrary which may be set forth above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties Trustee and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that Depositor hereby specifically (i) consent to the pledge and assignment by the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities ’s right, title and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereofinterest in, to and (iv) under this Agreement to the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transferServicing Rights Pledgee, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of certain lenders, and (and may be exercised ii) provided that no Servicer Event of Termination exists, agree that upon delivery to the Trustee by the Servicing Rights Pledgee of a letter signed by the Servicer whereunder the Servicer shall resign as Servicer under this Agreement, the Trustee shall appoint the Servicing Rights Pledgee or waived its designee as successor Servicer, provided that at the sole discretion of) time of such appointment, the Trustee, to enable Servicing Rights Pledgee or such designee meets the Trustee to assure itself that any requirements of a successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources pursuant to Section 7.02(a) and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended agrees to be for subject to the benefit ofterms of this Agreement. If, pursuant to any provision hereof, the duties of the Servicer are transferred to a successor, the entire amount of the Servicing Fee and other compensation payable to the Servicer pursuant hereto shall not thereafter be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent payable to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trusteesuccessor.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Distribution Instructions (C-Bass Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-Cb3), Distribution Instructions (Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust Inc), Distribution Instructions (Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-Cb8, C-Bass Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Servicer shall not may resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, except it upon a determination that its duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by it, it (the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer at the date of this Agreement). Any such determination permitting requiring the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect which shall be delivered to the Indenture Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency Unless applicable law requires the Servicer’s resignation to be effective immediately, and the Opinion of any such resignation. No Counsel delivered pursuant to the prior sentence so states, no such resignation shall become effective until a the Indenture Trustee or other successor shall have assumed the responsibilities and obligations of the resigning party in accordance with Section 4.06 or Section 5.02; provided that, if no successor servicer shall have assumed been so appointed and have accepted appointment within ninety (90) days after the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereofServicer has given notice of such resignation, the resigning Servicer may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a successor servicer. Notwithstanding the limitations stated aboveIn addition, the Servicer may transfer shall have the right to resign or assign its obligations, duties and servicing rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, at any other time; provided that (i) a willing successor thereto (proposed by the resigning Servicer obtains and reasonably acceptable to the prior written consent of each Rating AgencyControlling Class Representative, if any) has been identified, (ii) the transferee is Indenture Trustee has received a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000Rating Agency Confirmation, (iii) the successor servicer assumes resigning party pays all of the Servicer's responsibilities costs and obligations expenses in accordance connection with Section 7.5 hereofsuch transfer, and (iv) the then-current rating successor accepts appointment prior to the effectiveness of such resignation or assignment and accepts the duties and obligations of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, Servicer under this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion Indenture Trustee receives prior written notice of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of such appointment. The Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon permitted to resign except as contemplated above in this Section 4.04 or enforced byas contemplated in Section 6.02. Consistent with the foregoing, the Servicer shall not (except in connection with any Certificateholderresignation thereby permitted pursuant to the prior paragraph or as otherwise expressly provided herein, including the provisions of Sections 2.13, 4.02 and provided6.02) assign or transfer any of its rights, furtherbenefits or privileges hereunder to any other Person. Upon resignation in accordance with this Section 4.04, that any consent the Servicer shall be entitled to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by receive all unpaid fees due in accordance with Section 2.04 and reimbursement for Advances, including the Trusteeapplicable Advance Interest and Additional Issuer Expenses.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Servicing Agreement (Landmark Infrastructure Partners LP), Servicing Agreement (Landmark Infrastructure Partners LP), Servicing Agreement (Landmark Infrastructure Partners LP)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 6.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementServicing Agreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Issuer and the Indenture Trustee in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Issuer and the Indenture Trustee, (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Issuer, the Credit Enhancer and the Indenture Trustee prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the qualification, reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Securities, if determined without regard to the Credit Enhancement Instrument; and (c) such proposed successor servicer is acceptable to the Credit Enhancer, as evidenced by a letter to the Issuer and the Indenture Trustee; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the case of (i) above, the Indenture Trustee, as pledgee of the Home Equity Loans, shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Indenture Trustee, as pledgee of the Home Equity Loans, shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 7.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed Indenture Trustee and the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the TrusteeCredit Enhancer.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. MSDWCC HELOC Trust 2005-1), Servicing Agreement (Heloc Asset-Backed Notes Series 2003-2), Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Abs Capital I Inc)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 7.01 and Section 6.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementAgreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Trustee and the NIMS Insurer in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Trustee and the NIMS Insurer and (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Trustee and the NIMS Insurer prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Certificates; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the case of (i) above, the Trustee shall have assumed the Servicer’s responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Trustee shall have designated, with the consent of the NIMS Insurer, a successor servicer in accordance with Section 7.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer pursuant to clause (i) above shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee and the NIMS Insurer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed Trustee and the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the TrusteeNIMS Insurer.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-2), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-Cp1), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-Cp1)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that its duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this Agreement. Any such determination permitting the resignation Agreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel has proposed a successor servicer to the Trustee and the NIMS Insurer in writing and such effect delivered proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify , the Depositor and the NIMS Insurer and the requirements of Section 7.02 and (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Trustee and the NIMS Insurer prior to the appointment of any the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such resignation. No successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Certificates; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until a such successor servicer or, in the case of (i) above, the Trustee shall have assumed the Servicer's ’s responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Trustee shall have designated, with the consent of the NIMS Insurer, a successor servicer in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof7.02. Notwithstanding the limitations stated aboveExcept as expressly provided in this Agreement, the Servicer may shall not assign or transfer any of its obligationsrights, duties and rights benefits or privileges hereunder without the consent to any other Person, or delegate to or subcontract with, or authorize or appoint any other Person to perform any of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, covenants or obligations and responsibilities to be performed by the Servicer hereunder. The foregoing prohibition on assignment shall not prohibit the Servicer from designating a Sub-Servicer as payee of any indemnification amount payable to the Servicer hereunder; provided, that however, no Sub-Servicer shall be a third-party beneficiary hereunder and the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and parties hereto shall not be relied upon or enforced by, required to recognize any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the TrusteeSubservicer as an indemnitee under this Agreement.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-Ffh3), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-Ffh3), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-Ffh4)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 7.01 and Section 6.06, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementAgreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Owner in writing and such proposed successor servicer is acceptable to the Owner and (b) if any Mortgage Loan has been subject to a Securitization Transaction, (1) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the related trustee prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of any certificates issued with respect to such Securitization Transaction, and (2) the Servicer has obtained the prior written consent of the trustee and the certificate insurer, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld; provided that in each case, there must be delivered to the trustee and the master servicer a letter from each Rating Agency to the effect that such transfer of servicing or sale or disposition of assets will not result in a qualification, withdrawal or downgrade of the then-current rating of any of the certificates (and with respect to the insured certificates, without regard to the certificate insurance policy). Notwithstanding the foregoing, no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the case of (i) above, the Owner shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Owner shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 6.06. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 7.01 and 6.06 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereofOwner. Notwithstanding anything to the limitations stated abovecontrary herein, for so long as Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. is the Servicer hereunder, it may transfer pledge or assign as collateral all its obligationsrights, duties title and rights hereunder without interest under this Agreement relating to the consent servicing and administration of the CertificateholdersMortgage Loans to a lender (the “Lender”), provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trustee.that:

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Servicing Agreement (ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2006-Sd1), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2006-Sd3), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2006-Sd2)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 5.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason (ii) upon satisfaction of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itthe following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Issuer, the other activities Bond Insurer and the Indenture Trustee in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Issuer and the Indenture Trustee; (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Issuer, the Bond Insurer and the Indenture Trustee prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer so causing hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Bonds or the then current rating of the Bonds without taking into account the Bond Insurance Policy; and (c) such proposed successor servicer is acceptable to the Bond Insurer, as evidenced by a conflict being of a type letter to the Issuer, the Servicer and nature carried on the Indenture Trustee; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer at shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the date case of (i) above, the Indenture Trustee, as pledgee of the Mortgage Loans, shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Indenture Trustee, as pledgee of the Mortgage Loans, shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 6.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 6.01 and 6.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. The Servicer shall have no claim (whether by subrogation or otherwise) or other action against any Bondholder or the Bond Insurer for any amounts paid by the Servicer pursuant to any provision of this Servicing Agreement. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed Indenture Trustee and the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the TrusteeBond Insurer.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Servicing Agreement (Novastar Mortgage Funding Corp), Servicing Agreement (Novastar Mortgage Funding Corp), Servicing Agreement (Novastar Mortgage Funding Corp)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 6.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason (ii) upon satisfaction of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itthe following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Trust, the other activities Trustee and the Certificate Administrator in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Trustee and the Certificate Administrator; and (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Trust, the Trustee, and the Certificate Administrator prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer so causing hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of then current rating of the Certificates; provided, however, that no such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on resignation by the Servicer at shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the date case of (i) above, the Certificate Administrator or its designee as successor Servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Trustee or its designee as successor Servicer shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 7.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. The Servicer shall have no claim (whether by subrogation or otherwise) or other action against any Certificateholder for any amounts paid by the Servicer pursuant to any provision of this Pooling and Agreement. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer under clause (i) above shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereofCertificate Administrator, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trustee.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Novastar Mortgage Funding Corp Trust Series 2002-3), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Novastar Mortgage Funding Trust Series 2002-1), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Novastar Mortgage Funding Corp Series 2002-2)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 6.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (a) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementAgreement or (b) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (i) the Servicer shall have proposed a successor servicer to the Issuer and the Indenture Trustee in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Issuer, the Indenture Trustee and the Enhancer; (ii) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Issuer, the Enhancer and the Indenture Trustee prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not cause a Rating Event, if determined without regard to the Policy; and (iii) such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Enhancer, as evidenced by a letter to the Issuer and the Indenture Trustee; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the case of (a) above, the Indenture Trustee, as pledgee of the Mortgage Loans, shall have assumed the Servicer’s responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Indenture Trustee, as pledgee of the Mortgage Loans, shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 7.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed Indenture Trustee and the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the TrusteeEnhancer.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Servicing Agreement (Wachovia Mortgage Loan Trust, LLC), Servicing Agreement (Wachovia Asset Securitization Inc 2002 He2 Trust), Servicing Agreement (Wachovia Asset Securitization Inc 2002 He2 Trust)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, except upon determination that its duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by it, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer at the date of this Agreement. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- FNMA or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trustee.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Abn Amro Mortgage Corp Series 2002-7), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Abn Amro Mort Corp Multi Class Mort Pas THR Certs Ser 2003-5), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Abn Amro Mortgage Corp Mul Class Mor Pass THR Ce Ser 2002-10)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 6.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this Servicing Agreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Company, the Administrator and the Indenture Trustee in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Company, the Administrator, the Indenture Trustee and the Credit Enhancer; (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Company, the Credit Enhancer and the Indenture Trustee prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Securities; and (c) such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Credit Enhancer, as evidenced by a letter to the Company and the Indenture Trustee; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the case of (i) above, the Indenture Trustee, as pledgee of the Mortgage Collateral, shall have assumed the Servicer’s responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Indenture Trustee, as pledgee of the Mortgage Collateral, shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 7.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. The Servicer shall have no claim (whether by subrogation or otherwise) or other action against any Securityholder or the Credit Enhancer for any amounts paid by the Servicer pursuant to any provision of this Servicing Agreement. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed Indenture Trustee and the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the TrusteeCredit Enhancer.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Servicing Agreement (Shellpoint Mortgage Acceptance LLC), Servicing Agreement (Ab Mortgage Securities Corp), Servicing Agreement (National City Mortgage Capital LLC)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except upon determination that its duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by it, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer at the date of this Agreementlaw. Any such determination pursuant to the preceding sentence permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect obtained at the expense of the Servicer and delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignationMaster Servicer. No such resignation of the Servicer shall become effective until the Servicer appoints a successor servicer and the successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities ’s responsibilities, duties, liabilities (other than those liabilities arising prior to the assumption of servicing duties by the Successor Servicer) and obligations under this Agreement. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding Sections 6.01 and 6.02 as obligations that survive the limitations stated aboveresignation or receipt of notice of termination of the Servicer Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, the Servicer may shall not assign or transfer any of its obligationsrights, duties and rights benefits or privileges hereunder without the consent to any other Person, or delegate to or subcontract with, or authorize or appoint any other Person to perform any of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, covenants or obligations and responsibilities to be performed by the Servicer hereunder. The foregoing prohibition on assignment shall not prohibit the Servicer from designating a Sub-Servicer as payee of any indemnification amount payable to the Servicer hereunder; provided, that however, no Sub-Servicer shall be a third-party beneficiary hereunder and the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and parties hereto shall not be relied upon or enforced by, required to recognize any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the TrusteeSub-Servicer as an indemnitee under this Agreement.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Sale and Servicing Agreement (Centex Land Vista Ridge Lewisville III General Partner, LLC), Sale and Servicing Agreement (Centex Land Vista Ridge Lewisville III General Partner, LLC), Sale and Servicing Agreement (Centex Land Vista Ridge Lewisville III General Partner, LLC)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 6.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this Servicing Agreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Company, the Administrator and the Indenture Trustee in writ ing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Company, the Administrator, the Indenture Trustee and the Credit Enhancer; (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Company, the Credit Enhancer and the Indenture Trustee prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Securities; and (c) such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Credit Enhancer, as evidenced by a letter to the Company and the Indenture Trustee; PROVIDED, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the case of (i) above, the Indenture Trustee, as pledgee of the Mortgage Collateral, shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Indenture Trustee, as pledgee of the Mortgage Collateral, shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 7.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. The Servicer shall have no claim (whether by subrogation or otherwise) or other action against any Securityholder or the Credit Enhancer for any amounts paid by the Servicer pursuant to any provision of this Servicing Agreement. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed Indenture Trustee and the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the TrusteeCredit Enhancer.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Servicing Agreement (WaMu Asset Acceptance Corp.), Servicing Agreement (Long Beach Securities Corp), Servicing Agreement (WaMu Asset Acceptance Corp.)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 5.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementAgreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Indenture Trustee and the Insurer in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Indenture Trustee; (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Indenture Trustee and the Insurer prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the qualification, reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Notes without regard to the Policy; and (c) such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Insurer, as evidenced by a letter from each to the Indenture Trustee; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until the Indenture Trustee or successor servicer designated by the Servicer as provided above shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Indenture Trustee shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 6.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 6.01 and 6.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer pursuant to clause (i) above shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the TrusteeIndenture Trustee and the Insurer. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of have no claim (whether by subrogation or otherwise) or other action against any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, Noteholder or Residual Certificateholder for any amounts paid by the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent pursuant to any provision of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trusteethis Agreement.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Sale and Servicing Agreement (Greenpoint Mortgage Securities Inc/), Sale and Servicing Agreement (Greenpoint Mortgage Securities Inc/), Sale and Servicing Agreement (Greenpoint Mortgage Securities Inc/)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 7.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on itit (i) for so long as the Trust owns Trust Balances of one or more Common Mortgage Loans, unless it has resigned from its obligations and duties as servicer under all Prior Trust Pooling and Servicing Agreements applicable to such Common Mortgage Loans or (ii) except upon determination that the performance of its duties hereunder are is no longer permissible under applicable law or are is in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or other affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or such subsidiaries or other affiliates at the date of this Agreement. For so long as the Trust owns Trust Balances of one or more Common Mortgage Loans, the determination set forth in clause (ii) shall provide the basis for the Servicer's resignation only if the Servicer simultaneously resigns from its obligations and duties as servicer under the Prior Trust Pooling and Servicing Agreements applicable to such Common Mortgage Loans. For so long as the Trust owns Trust Balances of one or more Common Mortgage Loans, the Servicer shall resign from its obligations and duties hereunder promptly upon any resignation from its obligations and duties as servicer under the Prior Trust Pooling and Servicing Agreements applicable to such Common Mortgage Loans. Any such resignation under this Section 7.04 shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 8.01 and 8.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer; provided, however, that no resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until the Trustee or a successor servicer shall have assumed the responsibilities and obligations of the Servicer in accordance with Section 8.02. The Servicer shall have no claim (whether by subrogation or otherwise) or other action against any Certificateholder for any amounts paid by the Servicer pursuant to any provision of this Agreement. Any determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed Trustee and the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the TrusteeCertificate Insurer.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (MLCC Mortgage Investors Inc), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (MLCC Mortgage Investors Inc)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except upon determination that its duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by it, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer at the date of this Agreementlaw. Any such determination pursuant to the preceding sentence permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect obtained at the expense of the Servicer and delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignationTrustee and the NIMS Insurer. No such resignation of the Servicer shall become effective until the Trustee or a successor servicer acceptable to the NIMS Insurer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities responsibilities, duties, liabilities (other than those liabilities arising prior to the appointment of such successor) and obligations under this Agreement. Except as expressly provided in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated abovethis Agreement, the Servicer may shall not assign or transfer any of its obligationsrights, duties and rights benefits or privileges hereunder without the consent to any other Person, or delegate to or subcontract with, or authorize or appoint any other Person to perform any of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, covenants or obligations and responsibilities to be performed by the Servicer hereunder. The foregoing prohibition on assignment shall not prohibit the Servicer from designating a Sub-Servicer as payee of any indemnification amount payable to the Servicer hereunder; provided, that however, no Sub-Servicer shall be a third-party beneficiary hereunder and the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and parties hereto shall not be relied upon or enforced by, required to recognize any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the TrusteeSubservicer as an indemnitee under this Agreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Mastr Asset Backed Securities Trust 2004-Fre1), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Mastr Asset Backed Securities Trust 2004-Wmc2)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 5.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementAgreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Indenture Trustee and the Insurer in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Indenture Trustee; (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Indenture Trustee and the Insurer prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the qualification, reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Notes without regard to the Policy; and (c) such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Insurer, as evidenced by a letter from each to the Indenture Trustee; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until the Indenture Trustee or successor servicer designated by the Servicer as provided above shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Indenture Trustee shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 6.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 6.01 and 6.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer pursuant to clause (i) above shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the TrusteeIndenture Trustee and the Insurer. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of have no claim (whether by subrogation or otherwise) or other action against any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, Noteholder or Residual Certificateholder for any amounts paid by the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent pursuant to any provision of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trusteethis Agreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Sale and Servicing Agreement (Greenpoint Mortgage Securities Inc/), Sale and Servicing Agreement (Greenpoint Mortgage Securities Inc/)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 6.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this Servicing Agreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Company, the Administrator and the Indenture Trustee in writ ing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Company, the Administrator, the Indenture Trustee and the Credit Enhancer; (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Company, the Credit Enhancer and the Indenture Trustee prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Securities; and (c) such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Credit Enhancer, as evidenced by a letter to the Company and the Indenture Trustee; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the case of (i) above, the Indenture Trustee, as pledgee of the Mortgage Collateral, shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Indenture Trustee, as pledge of the Mortgage Collateral, shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 7.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. The Servicer shall have no claim (whether by subrogation or otherwise) or other action against any Securityholder or the Credit Enhancer for any amounts paid by the Servicer pursuant to any provision of this Servicing Agreement. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed Indenture Trustee and the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the TrusteeCredit Enhancer.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Servicing Agreement (New Century Mortgage Securities LLC), Servicing Agreement (Argent Securities Inc)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 6.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason (ii) upon satisfaction of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itthe following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Trust, the other activities Trustee and the Certificate Administrator in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Trustee and the Certificate Administrator; and (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Trust, the Trustee, and the Certificate Administrator prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer so causing hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Certificates; provided, however, that no such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on resignation by the Servicer at shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the date case of (i) above, the Certificate Administrator or its designee as successor Servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Trustee or its designee as successor Servicer shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 7.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. The Servicer shall have no claim (whether by subrogation or otherwise) or other action against any Certificateholder for any amounts paid by the Servicer pursuant to any provision of this Pooling and Agreement. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer under clause (i) above shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereofCertificate Administrator, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trustee.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Residential Asset Funding Corp), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Residential Asset Funding Corp)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 7.01 and Section 6.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementAgreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Trustee in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Trustee; and (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Trustee prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Regular Certificates or the ratings that are in effect; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the case of (i) above, the Trustee shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Trustee shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 7.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer pursuant to clause (i) above shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Trustee and the Depositor hereby specifically (i) consent to the pledge and assignment by the Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed all the Servicer's responsibilities right, title and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding interest in, to and under this Agreement to the limitations stated aboveServicing Rights Pledgee, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of certain lenders, and (and may be exercised ii) provided that no Servicer Event of Termination exists, agree that upon delivery to the Trustee by the Servicing Rights Pledgee of a letter signed by the Servicer whereunder the Servicer shall resign as Servicer under this Agreement, the Trustee shall appoint the Servicing Rights Pledgee or waived its designee as successor Servicer, provided that at the sole discretion of) time of such appointment, the Trustee, to enable Servicing Rights Pledgee or such designee meets the Trustee to assure itself that any requirements of a successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources pursuant to Section 7.02(a) and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended agrees to be for subject to the benefit ofterms of this Agreement. If, pursuant to any provision hereof, the duties of the Servicer are transferred to a successor, the entire amount of the 106 Servicing Fee and other compensation payable to the Servicer pursuant hereto shall not thereafter be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent payable to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trusteesuccessor.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (C-Bass MTG Ln as Bk Cert Ser 2004-Cb4), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (C-Bass MTG Ln as Bk Cert Ser 2004-Cb4)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, except upon determination that its duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by it, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer at the date of this Agreement. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each the Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, providedPROVIDED, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each the Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations (except the repurchase obligations set forth in Sections 2.2 and 2.3 hereof, which shall remain obligations of the Depositor) in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; providedPROVIDED, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and providedPROVIDED, furtherFURTHER, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trustee.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Abn Amro Mortgage Corp), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Abn Amro Mortgage Corp)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (x) upon the determination that (i) the performance of its duties hereunder are is no longer permissible under applicable law Requirements of Law (other than the charter and by-laws of Servicer) and (ii) there is no reasonable action which Servicer could take to make the performance of its duties hereunder permissible under such Requirements of Law or are (y) as may be required, in material conflict by reason of applicable law connection with Servicer's consolidation with, or merger into any other activities carried on by itcorporation or Servicer's conveyance or transfer of its properties and assets substantially as an entirety to any person in each case, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer at the date of this Agreementin accordance with SECTION 5.2. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer pursuant to clause (x) above shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Indenture Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until Indenture Trustee or a successor servicer Successor Servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations of Servicer in accordance with Section 7.5 hereofSECTION 7.2. If within 120 days of the date of the determination that Servicer may no longer act as Servicer, and if Indenture Trustee is unable to appoint a Successor Servicer, Indenture Trustee shall serve as Successor Servicer. Notwithstanding the limitations stated aboveforegoing, the Servicer may transfer its obligationsIndenture Trustee shall, duties and rights hereunder without the consent if it is legally unable so to act, petition a court of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer competent jurisdiction to appoint any established institution having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) 50,000,000 and whose regular business includes the successor servicer assumes all servicing of credit card accounts as the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Successor Servicer hereunder; provided. Indenture Trustee shall give prompt notice to each Rating Agency and each Enhancement Provider, that if any, entitled thereto under the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for applicable Indenture Supplement upon the benefit appointment of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trusteea Successor Servicer.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Transfer and Servicing Agreement (World Financial Network Credit Card Master Trust), Transfer and Servicing Agreement (World Financial Network Credit Card Master Trust)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 6.02, Section 7.01 and Section 7.02 herein, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementAgreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Indenture Trustee in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Indenture Trustee; (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Indenture Trustee prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Notes; and (c) such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Insurer, as evidenced by a letter to the Indenture Trustee; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the case of (i) above, the Indenture Trustee shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Indenture Trustee shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 7.02 below. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 below as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer pursuant to clause (i) above shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed Indenture Trustee and the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the TrusteeInsurer.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Sale and Servicing Agreement (Chec Funding LLC), Sale and Servicing Agreement (Chec Funding LLC)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 6.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this Servicing Agreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Company, the Administrator and the Indenture Trustee in writ ing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Company, the Administrator, the Indenture Trustee and the Credit Enhancer; (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Company, the Credit Enhancer and the Indenture Trustee prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Securities; and (c) such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Credit Enhancer, as evidenced by a letter to the Company and the Indenture Trustee; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the case of (i) above, the Indenture Trustee, as pledgee of the Mortgage Collateral, shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Indenture Trustee, as pledge of the Mortgage Collateral, shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 7.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. The Servicer shall have no claim (whether by subrogation or otherwise) or other action against any Securityholder or the Credit Enhancer for any amounts paid by the Servicer pursuant to any provision of this Servicing Agreement. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed Indenture Trustee and the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the TrusteeCredit Enhancer.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Servicing Agreement (Park Place Securities, Inc.), Servicing Agreement (Boardwalk Mortgage Securities Inc.)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 7.01 and Section 6.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementAgreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Trustee in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Trustee; and (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Trustee prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Regular Certificates; or the ratings that are in effect; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the case of (i) above, the Trustee shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Trustee shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 7.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer pursuant to clause (i) above shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Trustee and the Depositor hereby specifically (i) consent to the pledge and assignment by the Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed all the Servicer's responsibilities right, title and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding interest in, to and under this Agreement to the limitations stated aboveServicing Rights Pledgee, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of certain lenders, and (and may be exercised ii) provided that no Servicer Event of Termination exists, agree that upon delivery to the Trustee by the Servicing Rights Pledgee of a letter signed by the Servicer whereunder the Servicer shall resign as Servicer under this Agreement, the Trustee shall appoint the Servicing Rights Pledgee or waived its designee as successor Servicer, provided that at the sole discretion of) time of such appointment, the Trustee, to enable Servicing Rights Pledgee or such designee meets the Trustee to assure itself that any requirements of a successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources pursuant to Section 7.02(a) and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended agrees to be for subject to the benefit ofterms of this Agreement. If, pursuant to any provision hereof, the duties of the Servicer are transferred to a successor, the entire amount of the Servicing Fee and other compensation payable to the Servicer pursuant hereto shall not thereafter be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent payable to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trusteesuccessor.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (C-Bass Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-Cb3), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (C-Bass 2004-Cb8 Trust)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 7.01 and Section 6.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementAgreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) either (x) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Trustee in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Trustee or (y) the Servicing Rights Pledgee has delivered to the Trustee a letter signed by the Servicer whereunder the Servicer resigns as Servicer under this Agreement pursuant to the second paragraph of this Section 6.04 or the second paragraph of Section 7.02(a); and (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Trustee prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Regular Certificates; or the ratings that are in effect; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the case of (i) above, the Trustee shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Trustee shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 7.02 or the second paragraph of this Section 6.04. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer pursuant to clause (i) above shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Trustee and the Depositor hereby specifically (i) consent to the pledge and assignment by the Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed all the Servicer's responsibilities right, title and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding interest in, to and under this Agreement to the limitations stated aboveServicing Rights Pledgee, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of certain lenders, and (and may be exercised ii) provided that no Servicer Event of Default exists, agree that upon delivery to the Trustee by the Servicing Rights Pledgee of a letter signed by the Servicer whereunder the Servicer shall resign as Servicer under this Agreement, the Trustee shall appoint the Servicing Rights Pledgee or waived its designee as successor Servicer, provided that at the sole discretion of) time of such appointment, the Trustee, to enable Servicing Rights Pledgee or such designee meets the Trustee to assure itself that any requirements of a successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources pursuant to Section 7.02(a) and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended agrees to be for subject to the benefit ofterms of this Agreement. If, pursuant to any provision hereof, the duties of the Servicer are transferred to a successor, the entire amount of the Servicing Fee and other compensation payable to the Servicer pursuant hereto shall not thereafter be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent payable to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trusteesuccessor.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (C-Bass 2006-Cb2 Trust), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (C-Bass 2006-Cb2 Trust)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 7.01 and Section 6.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementAgreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Trustee and the NIMS Insurer in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Trustee and the NIMS Insurer and (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Trustee and the NIMS Insurer prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Certificates; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the case of (i) above, the Trustee shall have assumed the Servicer’s responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Trustee shall have designated, with the consent of the NIMS Insurer, a successor servicer in accordance with Section 7.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer pursuant to clause (i) above shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee and the NIMS Insurer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed Trustee and the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereofNIMS Insurer. Notwithstanding anything to the limitations stated contrary which may be set forth above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties Trustee and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that Depositor hereby specifically (i) consent to the pledge and assignment by the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities ’s right, title and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereofinterest in, to and (iv) under this Agreement to the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transferServicing Rights Pledgee, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of certain lenders, and (and may be exercised ii) provided that no Servicer Event of Termination exists, agree that upon delivery to the Trustee by the Servicing Rights Pledgee of a letter signed by the Servicer whereunder the Servicer shall resign as Servicer under this Agreement, the Trustee shall appoint the Servicing Rights Pledgee or waived its designee as successor Servicer, provided that at the sole discretion of) time of such appointment, the Trustee, to enable Servicing Rights Pledgee or such designee meets the Trustee to assure itself that any requirements of a successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources pursuant to Section 7.02(a) and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended agrees to be for subject to the benefit ofterms of this Agreement. If, pursuant to any provision hereof, the duties of the Servicer are transferred to a successor, the entire amount of the Servicing Fee and other compensation payable to the Servicer pursuant hereto shall not thereafter be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent payable to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trusteesuccessor.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-4), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-3)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except upon determination that its duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by it, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer at the date of this Agreementlaw. Any such determination pursuant to the preceding sentence permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect obtained at the expense of the Servicer and delivered to the Indenture Trustee. The No resignation of the Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until the Indenture Trustee or a successor servicer Servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities ’s responsibilities, duties, liabilities (other than those liabilities arising prior to the appointment of such successor) and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereofunder this Servicing Agreement. Notwithstanding the limitations stated aboveExcept as expressly provided herein, the Servicer may shall not assign or transfer any of its obligationsrights, duties and rights benefits or privileges hereunder without the consent to any other Person, or delegate to or subcontract with, or authorize or appoint any other Person to perform any of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, covenants or obligations and responsibilities to be performed by the Servicer hereunder. The foregoing prohibition on assignment shall not prohibit the Servicer from designating a Sub-Servicer as payee of any indemnification amount payable to the Servicer hereunder; provided, however, that as provided in Section 3.06 hereof, no Sub-Servicer shall be a third-party beneficiary hereunder and the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and parties hereto shall not be relied upon or enforced byrequired to recognize any Sub-Servicer as an indemnitee under this Servicing Agreement. If, pursuant to any Certificateholderprovision hereof, the duties of the Servicer are transferred to a successor servicer, the entire amount of the Servicing Fee and provided, further, that any consent other compensation payable to the Servicer pursuant hereto shall thereafter be payable to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trusteesuccessor servicer.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Servicing Agreement (New Century Home Equity Loan Trust 2006-1), Servicing Agreement (New Century Home Equity Loan Trust 2006-2)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 7.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this Agreement, or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Trustee in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Trustee; (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Trustee prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Class A or Class A-IO Certificates without giving effect to the Certificate Insurance Policy; and (c) such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Certificate Insurer, as evidenced by a letter to the Trustee; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the case of (i) above, the Trustee shall have assumed the Servicer’s responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Trustee shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 8.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 8.01 and 8.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer pursuant to clause (i) above shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee and the Certificate Insurer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed Trustee and the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the TrusteeCertificate Insurer.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Structured Asset Securities Corp), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Lehman Abs Corp)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 7.01 and Section 6.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementAgreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Trustee and the NIMS Insurer in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Trustee and the NIMS Insurer; and (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Trustee and the NIMS Insurer prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Regular Certificates or the ratings that are in effect; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the case of (i) above, the Trustee shall have assumed the Servicer’s responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Trustee shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 7.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed Trustee and the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the TrusteeNIMS Insurer.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (ABFC 2006-Opt2 Trust), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (ABFC Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-Wmc1)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except upon determination that its duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by it, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer at the date of this Agreementlaw. Any such determination pursuant to the preceding sentence permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect obtained at the expense of the Servicer and delivered to the Trustee. The No resignation of the Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until the Trustee or a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities responsibilities, duties, liabilities (other than those liabilities arising prior to the appointment of such successor) and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereofunder this Agreement. Notwithstanding the limitations stated aboveExcept as expressly provided herein, the Servicer may shall not assign or transfer any of its obligationsrights, duties and rights benefits or privileges hereunder without the consent to any other Person, or delegate to or subcontract with, or authorize or appoint any other Person to perform any of the Certificateholdersduties, covenants or obligations to be performed by the Servicer hereunder. The foregoing prohibition on assignment shall not prohibit the Servicer from designating a Sub-Servicer as payee of any indemnification amount payable to the Servicer hereunder; provided, that however, no Sub-Servicer shall be a third-party beneficiary hereunder and the parties hereto shall not be required to recognize any Subservicer as an indemnitee under this Agreement. The Trustee and the Depositor hereby specifically (i) consent to the pledge and assignment by the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities right, title and obligations interest in, to and under this Agreement to the Servicing Rights Pledgee, for the benefit of certain lenders and (ii) provided that a Servicer Event of Termination exists, agree that upon delivery to the Trustee by the Servicing Rights Pledgee of a letter signed by the Servicer whereunder the Servicer shall resign as Servicer under this Agreement, the Trustee shall, in accordance with Section 7.5 7.02, appoint the Servicing Rights Pledgee or its designee as successor Servicer, provided that at the time of such appointment, the Servicing Rights Pledgee or such designee meets the requirements of a successor Servicer pursuant to Section 7.02(a) hereof and agrees to be subject to the terms of this Agreement. If, pursuant to any provision hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating duties of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as Servicer are transferred to a result of such transfersuccessor servicer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion entire amount of the Trustee, Servicing Fee and other compensation payable to the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may pursuant hereto shall thereafter be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent payable to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trustee.successor servicer. 121

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Financial Asset Sec Corp Asset Backed Certs Ser 2003-1), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Financial Asset Securities Corp Finance Amer Mo Ln Tr 2003-1)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 7.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementAgreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Trustee in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Trustee [and the Certificate Insurer]; (b) each Rating Agency shall have confirmed to the Trustee that the appointment of such proposed successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then-current ratings of the Class [A] and Class [IO] Certificates; and (c) such proposed successor servicer has agreed in writing to assume the obligations of Servicer hereunder and the Servicer has delivered to the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that all conditions precedent to the resignation of the Servicer and the appointment of and acceptance by the proposed successor servicer have been satisfied; provided, however, that in the case of clause (i) above no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until (x) the Trustee shall have assumed the Servicer’s responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Trustee shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 8.02 and (y) the Depositor shall have received the information described in the following sentence. As a condition precedent to the effectiveness of any such resignation of the Servicer, the Servicer shall provide the Depositor, at least 15 calendar days prior to the effective date of such resignation, written notice of any successor servicer pursuant to this Section, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Depositor, containing all information reasonably requested by the Depositor in order for the Depositor to comply with its reporting obligation under Item 6.02 of Form 8-K with respect to the resignation of the Servicer. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 8.01 and 8.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer pursuant to clause (i) of the preceding paragraph shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed Trustee [and the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the TrusteeCertificate Insurer].

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (HSBC Home Equity Loan Corp I), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (HSBC Home Equity Loan Corp I)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 7.02 regarding the merger or consolidation of the Servicer into or with another entity, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its duties or obligations hereunder are is no longer permissible under applicable law or regulation or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law or regulation with any other activities carried on by it, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer it at the date of this AgreementAgreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of each of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer in accordance with the limitations of Section 8.02 (an "Approved Servicer") to the Seller, the Depositor and the Trustee in writing and such proposed Approved Servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Seller, the Depositor and the Trustee, (b) the Approved Servicer shall undertake the duties of the Servicer on the same terms and conditions as set forth herein or as otherwise agreed to by the Seller, the Depositor and the Trustee and (c) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Trustee prior to the appointment of the Approved Servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such Approved Servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then current ratings of the Offered Certificates; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the case of (i) above, the Approved Servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Trustee shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 8.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 8.01 and 8.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer pursuant to clause (i) above shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Seller, the Depositor and the Trustee. Each of the Rating Agencies shall be given written notice of a resignation of the Servicer pursuant to this Section. If, at the time the Servicer is removed or resigned and the Trustee does not appoint a different successor servicer, then the Trustee shall become the successor servicer. Upon the termination or resignation of the Servicer, the Servicer also shall promptly (and in any event no later than 10 Business Days subsequent to such termination or resignation) deliver or cause to be delivered to the Trustee or successor servicer all the books and records (including, without limitation, records kept in electronic form) that the Servicer has maintained for the Mortgage Loans, including all tax bills, assessment notices, insurance premium notices and all other documents as well as all original documents then in the Servicer's possession. The Servicer may retain copies of any such books and records. Any collections received by the Servicer after termination or resignation shall be endorsed by it and remitted directly and immediately to the Trustee or the successor servicer. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency be entitled to be reimbursed from the Trust at the time of termination or resignation the Monthly Servicing Fee through the day on which it is terminated or resigns as Servicer (which may be pro rated for a partial month). To the extent that the Servicer, at the time of its termination or resignation, has therefore expended any amounts as Monthly Advances or Servicing Advances with respect to any Mortgage Loan, which Monthly Advances or Servicing Advances remain unreimbursed as of such resignationdate ("Unrecovered Advances") the Servicer shall thereafter be entitled to receive from the successor servicer, monthly, such information as may be generated by the successor servicer as may be reasonably necessary to enable the Servicer to monitor the recovery of, and collection efforts undertaken with respect to, the Unrecovered Advances, which information will include details of collection activities, payment records and trial balances. No To the extent that the successor servicer receives any amounts that relate to reimbursement for Unrecovered Advances made by the prior Servicer, such resignation amounts shall become effective until a be remitted to the prior Servicer on the related Distribution Date. To the extent that the Servicer, based upon the information supplied by the successor servicer, believes that any discrepancies exist between actual Unrecovered Advances received by the successor servicer and the amounts forwarded to the Servicer as recovered Unrecovered Advances, the Servicer and the successor servicer shall have assumed attempt in good faith to reconcile such discrepancies. The Servicer agrees to cooperate reasonably with the successor servicer in effecting the termination of the Servicer's servicing responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without and shall promptly provide to the consent successor servicer all documents and records reasonably requested by it to enable it to assume the Servicer's functions hereunder and shall promptly also transfer to the successor servicer all amounts that then have been or should have been deposited in the Collection Account, or that are thereafter received with respect to the Mortgage Loans. The successor servicer shall not be held liable by reason of the Certificateholdersany failure to make, providedor any delay in making, that any distribution hereunder or any portion thereof caused by (i) the failure of the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agencyto deliver, or any delay in delivering, cash, documents or records to it, or (ii) restrictions imposed by any regulatory authority having jurisdiction over the transferee Servicer. The Servicer which is a FNMA- being terminated or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth is resigning shall give notice to the Mortgagors of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the transfer of the servicing to the successor servicer assumes all servicer. Said notice shall be a joint notice of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, servicing transfer in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld form required by the Trusteeapplicable law.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Aames Capital Corp Aames Mortgage Trust 2002-1), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Aames Capital Corp Aames Mortgage Trust 2002-1)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 7.01 and Section 6.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementAgreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Trustee and the NIMS Insurer in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Trustee and the NIMS Insurer and (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Trustee and the NIMS Insurer prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Certificates; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the case of (i) above, the Trustee shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Trustee shall have designated, with the consent of the NIMS Insurer, a successor servicer in accordance with Section 7.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer pursuant to clause (i) above shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee and the NIMS Insurer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed Trustee and the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the TrusteeNIMS Insurer.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-3), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-3)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, except upon determination that its duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by it, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer at the date of this Agreement. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, without regard to the guaranty provided by the Class A-3 Policy, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trustee.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Abn Amro Mortgage Corp Series 2001-2), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Abn Amro Mortgage Corp Series 2001-2)

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Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 6.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (a) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementAgreement or (b) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (i) the Servicer shall have proposed a successor servicer to the Issuer, the Indenture Trustee and the Enhancer in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Issuer, the Indenture Trustee and the Enhancer; (ii) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Issuer, the Enhancer and the Indenture Trustee prior to the appointment of the successor Servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor Servicer as Servicer hereunder will not cause a Rating Event, if determined without regard to the Policy; and (iii) such proposed successor Servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Enhancer, as evidenced by a letter to the Issuer and the Indenture Trustee, provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the case of (a) above, the Indenture Trustee, as pledgee of the Mortgage Loans, shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Indenture Trustee, as pledgee of the Mortgage Loans, shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 7.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed Indenture Trustee and the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the TrusteeEnhancer.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Servicing Agreement (Gmacm Home Equity Loan Trust 2004-He5), Servicing Agreement (Gmacm Home Equity Loan Trust 2005-He2)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 7.01 and Section 6.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementAgreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) either (x) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Trustee in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Trustee or (y) the Servicing Rights Pledgee has delivered to the Trustee a letter signed by the Servicer whereunder the Servicer resigns as Servicer under this Agreement pursuant to the second paragraph of this Section 6.04 or the second paragraph of Section 7.02(a); and (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Trustee prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Regular Certificates; or the ratings that are in effect; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the case of (i) above, the Trustee shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Trustee shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with the second paragraph of this Section 6.04 or with Section 7.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer pursuant to clause (i) above shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Trustee and the Depositor hereby specifically (i) consent to the pledge and assignment by the Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed all the Servicer's responsibilities right, title and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding interest in, to and under this Agreement to the limitations stated aboveServicing Rights Pledgee, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of certain lenders, and (and may be exercised ii) provided that no Servicer Event of Termination exists, agree that upon delivery to the Trustee by the Servicing Rights Pledgee of a letter signed by the Servicer whereunder the Servicer shall resign as Servicer under this Agreement, the Trustee shall appoint the Servicing Rights Pledgee or waived its designee as successor Servicer, provided that at the sole discretion of) time of such appointment, the Trustee, to enable Servicing Rights Pledgee or such designee meets the Trustee to assure itself that any requirements of a successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources pursuant to Section 7.02(a) and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended agrees to be for subject to the benefit ofterms of this Agreement. If, pursuant to any provision hereof, the duties of the Servicer are transferred to a successor, the entire amount of the Servicing Fee and other compensation payable to the Servicer pursuant hereto shall not thereafter be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent payable to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trusteesuccessor.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Ownit Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2006-1), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (C-Bass Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2007-Cb4)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Servicer shall not may resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, except upon a determination that its duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by it, it (the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer at the date of this Agreement). Any such determination permitting requiring the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect which shall be delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency Unless applicable law requires the Servicer’s resignation to be effective immediately, and the Opinion of any such resignation. No Counsel delivered pursuant to the prior sentence so states, no such resignation shall become effective until a the Trustee or other successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations of the resigning party in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof6.06 or Section 7.02; provided that, if no successor Servicer shall have been so appointed and have accepted appointment within 90 days after the Servicer has given notice of such resignation, the resigning Servicer may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a successor Servicer. Notwithstanding the limitations stated aboveIn addition, the Servicer may transfer shall have the right to resign or assign its obligations, duties and servicing rights hereunder without at any other time; provided that a willing successor thereto (proposed by the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (iresigning Servicer) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agencyhas been identified, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000Trustee has received Rating Agency Confirmation, (iii) the successor servicer assumes resigning party pays all costs and expenses in connection with such transfer of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereofservicing, and (iv) the then-current rating successor accepts appointment prior to the effectiveness of such resignation or assignment and accepts the duties and obligations of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor under this Agreement. The Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon permitted to resign except as contemplated above in this Section 6.04 and in Section 3.23. Consistent with the foregoing, the Servicer shall not (except in connection with any resignation thereby permitted pursuant to the prior paragraph or enforced byas otherwise expressly provided herein, including the provisions of Section 3.22, Section 3.23 and/or Section 6.02) assign or transfer any Certificateholderof its rights, and provided, further, that benefits or privileges hereunder to any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trusteeother Person.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: American Tower Depositor Sub (American Tower Corp /Ma/), American Tower Depositor (American Tower Corp /Ma/)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 7.01 and Section 6.02 hereof, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that its the performance of the Servicer's obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itthe Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or the Servicer Affiliates at the date of this AgreementAgreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor Servicer to the Trustee in writing and such proposed successor Servicer is acceptable to the Trustee, (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Trustee prior to the appointment of the successor Servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor Servicer as the Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Regular Certificates; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the case of clause (i) above, the Trustee shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations hereunder or, in the case of clause (ii) above, the Trustee shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 7.02 hereof. Any such resignation shall not relieve the resigning Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 hereof as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer pursuant to clause (i) above shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trustee.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Greenwich Capital Acceptance Inc), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Greenwich Capital Acceptance Inc)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 6.02 above, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementAgreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Indenture Trustee in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Indenture Trustee; (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Indenture Trustee prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Class A Notes; and (c) such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Insurer, as evidenced by a letter to the Indenture Trustee; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the case of (i) above, the Indenture Trustee shall have assumed the Servicer’s responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Indenture Trustee shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 7.02 below. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 below as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer pursuant to clause (i) above shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed Indenture Trustee and the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the TrusteeInsurer.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Sale and Servicing Agreement (Terwin Securitization LLC), Sale and Servicing Agreement (First Horizon Asset Securities Inc)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except upon determination that its duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by it, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer at the date of this Agreementlaw. Any such determination pursuant to the preceding sentence permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect obtained at the expense of the Servicer and delivered to the Trustee. The No resignation of the Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until the Trustee or a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities ’s responsibilities, duties, liabilities (other than those liabilities arising prior to the appointment of such successor) and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereofunder this Agreement. Notwithstanding the limitations stated aboveExcept as expressly provided herein, the Servicer may shall not assign or transfer any of its obligationsrights, duties and rights benefits or privileges hereunder without the consent to any other Person, or delegate to or subcontract with, or authorize or appoint any other Person to perform any of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, covenants or obligations and responsibilities to be performed by the Servicer hereunder. The foregoing prohibition on assignment shall not prohibit the Servicer from designating a Sub-Servicer as payee of any indemnification amount payable to the Servicer hereunder; provided, that however, no Sub-Servicer shall be a third-party beneficiary hereunder and the foregoing clause parties hereto shall not be required to recognize any Subservicer as an indemnitee under this Agreement. The Trustee and the Depositor hereby specifically (vi) is intended solely consent to the pledge and assignment by the Servicer of all of the Servicer’s right, title and interest in, to and under this Agreement to the Servicing Rights Pledgee, for the benefit of certain lenders and (and may be exercised ii) provided that no Servicer Event of Termination exists, agree that ten (10) Business Days following delivery to the Trustee by the Servicing Rights Pledgee of a letter signed by the Servicer whereunder the Servicer shall resign as Servicer under this Agreement, the Trustee shall, in accordance with Section 7.02, appoint the Servicing Rights Pledgee or waived its designee as successor Servicer, provided that at the sole discretion of) time of such appointment, the Trustee, to enable Servicing Rights Pledgee or such designee meets the Trustee to assure itself that any requirements of a successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources pursuant to Section 7.02(a) hereof and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended agrees to be for subject to the benefit ofterms of this Agreement. If, pursuant to any provision hereof, the duties of the Servicer are transferred to a successor servicer, the entire amount of the Servicing Fee and other compensation payable to the Servicer pursuant hereto shall not thereafter be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent payable to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trusteesuccessor servicer.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-1), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-A)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, except upon determination that its duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by it, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer at the date of this Agreement. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each the Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each the Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trustee.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Abn Amro Mortgage Corp), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Abn Amro Mortgage Corp)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (x) upon the determination that (i) the performance of its duties hereunder are is no longer permissible under applicable law Requirements of Law (other than the charter and by-laws of Servicer) and (ii) there is no reasonable action which Servicer could take to make the performance of its duties hereunder permissible under such Requirements of Law, (y) as may be required, in connection with Servicer’s consolidation with, or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with merger into any other activities carried on by itcorporation or Servicer’s conveyance or transfer of its properties and assets substantially as an entirety to any person in each case, the other activities of the in accordance with Section 5.2, or (z) it finds a replacement Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer at the date of this Agreementthat is an Eligible Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer pursuant to clause (x) above shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Indenture Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until Indenture Trustee or a successor servicer Successor Servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations of Servicer in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof7.2. If within 120 days of the date of the determination that Servicer may no longer act as Servicer, and if Indenture Trustee is unable to appoint a Successor Servicer, Indenture Trustee shall serve as Successor Servicer. Notwithstanding the limitations stated aboveforegoing, the Servicer may transfer its obligationsIndenture Trustee shall, duties and rights hereunder without the consent if it is legally unable so to act, petition a court of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer competent jurisdiction to appoint any established institution having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) 50,000,000 and whose regular business includes the successor servicer assumes all servicing of credit card accounts as the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Successor Servicer hereunder; provided. Indenture Trustee shall give prompt notice to each Rating Agency and each Enhancement Provider, that if any, entitled thereto under the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for applicable Indenture Supplement upon the benefit appointment of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trusteea Successor Servicer.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Transfer and Servicing Agreement, Transfer and Servicing Agreement (Alliance Data Systems Corp)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, except upon determination that its duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by it, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer at the date of this Agreement. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each the Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, provided that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each the Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations (except the repurchase obligations set forth in Sections 2.2 and 2.3 hereof, which shall remain obligations of the Depositor) in accordance 100 with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, PROVIDED that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and providedPROVIDED, furtherFURTHER that, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trustee.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Abn Amro Mortgage Corp)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, except upon determination that its duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by it, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer at the date of this Agreement. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, without regard to the guaranty provided by the Class A-5 Policy, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trustee.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Abn Amro Mortgage Corp Series 2000-2)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 7.01 and Section 6.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementAgreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Trustee in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Trustee; and (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Trustee prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Regular Certificates or the ratings that are in effect; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the case of (i) above, the Trustee shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Trustee shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 7.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer pursuant to clause (i) above shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Trustee and the Depositor hereby specifically (i) consent to the pledge and assignment by the Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed all the Servicer's responsibilities right, title and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding interest in, to and under this Agreement to the limitations stated aboveServicing Rights Pledgee, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of certain lenders, and (and may be exercised ii) provided that no Servicer Event of Termination exists, agree that upon delivery to the Trustee by the Servicing Rights Pledgee of a letter signed by the Servicer whereunder the Servicer shall resign as Servicer under this Agreement, the Trustee shall appoint the Servicing Rights Pledgee or waived its designee as successor Servicer, provided that at the sole discretion of) time of such appointment, the Trustee, to enable Servicing Rights Pledgee or such designee meets the Trustee to assure itself that any requirements of a successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources pursuant to Section 7.02(a) and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended agrees to be for subject to the benefit ofterms of this Agreement. If, pursuant to any provision hereof, the duties of the Servicer are transferred to a successor, the entire amount of the Servicing Fee and other compensation payable to the Servicer pursuant hereto shall not thereafter be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent payable to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trusteesuccessor.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2004-Cb3)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 7.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementAgreement or (ii)upon satisfaction of each of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Trustee in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Trustee; (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Trustee prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Senior Certificates without regard to the Certificate Insurance Policy; and (c) such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Certificate Insurer and consented to by the Certificate Insurer, as evidenced by a letter to the Trustee; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the case of (i) above, the Trustee shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Trustee shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 8.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 8.01 and 8.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer pursuant to clause (i) above shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed Trustee and the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the TrusteeCertificate Insurer.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Delta Funding Corp /De/)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 5.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason (ii) upon satisfaction of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itthe following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Issuer, the other activities Bond Insurer, the Indenture Trustee and the Bond Administrator in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Issuer, the Indenture Trustee and the Bond Administrator; (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Issuer, the Indenture Trustee, the Bond Insurer and the Bond Administrator prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer so causing hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Bonds or the then current rating of the Bonds without taking into account the Bond Insurance Policy; and (c) such proposed successor servicer is acceptable to the Bond Insurer, as evidenced by a conflict being of a type letter to the Issuer, the Servicer, the Indenture Trustee and nature carried on the Bond Administrator; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer at shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the date case of (i) above, the Indenture Trustee or its designee as successor Servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Indenture Trustee or its designee as successor Servicer shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 6.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 6.01 and 6.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. The Servicer shall have no claim (whether by subrogation or otherwise) or other action against any Bondholder or the Bond Insurer for any amounts paid by the Servicer pursuant to any provision of this Servicing Agreement. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated aboveBond Administrator, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties Indenture Trustee and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the TrusteeBond Insurer.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Servicing Agreement (Novastar Mortgage Funding Corp)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except upon determination that its duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by it, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer at the date of this Agreementlaw. Any such determination pursuant to the preceding sentence permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect obtained at the expense of the Servicer and delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignationTrustee and the NIMS Insurer. No such resignation of the Servicer shall become effective until the Trustee or a successor servicer acceptable to the NIMS Insurer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities responsibilities, duties, liabilities (other than those liabilities arising prior to the appointment of such successor) and obligations under this Agreement. Except as expressly provided in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated abovethis Agreement, the Servicer may shall not assign or transfer any of its obligationsrights, duties and rights benefits or privileges hereunder without the consent to any other Person, or delegate to or subcontract with, or authorize or appoint any other Person to perform any of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, covenants or obligations and responsibilities to be performed by the Servicer hereunder. The foregoing prohibition on assignment shall not prohibit the Servicer from designating a Sub-Servicer as payee of any indemnification amount payable to the Servicer hereunder; provided, that however, no Sub-Servicer 135 shall be a third-party beneficiary hereunder and the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and parties hereto shall not be relied upon or enforced by, required to recognize any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the TrusteeSubservicer as an indemnitee under this Agreement.

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Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Mortgage Asset Securitization Transactions, Inc. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-Wmc3)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 7.01 and Section 6.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementAgreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Certificate Administrator in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Certificate Administrator; and (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Certificate Administrator prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Regular Certificates or the ratings that are in effect; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the case of (i) above, the Certificate Administrator shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Certificate Administrator shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 7.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer pursuant to clause (i) above shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Certificate Administrator. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the TrusteeCertificate Administrator.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (C Bass Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Certs Ser 2002 Cb1)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 7.01 and Section 6.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementAgreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) either (x) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Trustee in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Trustee or (y) the Servicing Rights Pledgee has delivered to the Trustee a letter signed by the Servicer whereunder the Servicer resigns as Servicer under this Agreement pursuant to the second paragraph of this Section 6.04 or the second paragraph of Section 7.02(a); and (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Trustee prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Regular Certificates; or the ratings that are in effect; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the case of (i) above, the Trustee shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Trustee shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with the second paragraph of this Section 6.04 or with Section 7.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer pursuant to clause (i) above shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Trustee and the Depositor hereby specifically (i) consent to the pledge and assignment by the Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed all the Servicer's responsibilities right, title and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding interest in, to and under this Agreement to the limitations stated aboveServicing Rights Pledgee, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of certain lenders, and (and may be exercised ii) provided that no Servicer Event of Termination exists, agree that upon delivery to the Trustee by the Servicing Rights Pledgee of a letter signed by the Servicer whereunder the Servicer shall resign as Servicer under this Agreement, the Trustee shall appoint the Servicing Rights Pledgee or waived its designee as successor Servicer, provided that at the sole discretion of) time of such appointment, the Trustee, to enable Servicing Rights Pledgee or such designee meets the Trustee to assure itself that any requirements of a successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources pursuant to Section 7.02(a) and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended agrees to be for subject to the benefit ofterms of this Agreement. If, pursuant to any provision hereof, the duties of the Servicer are transferred to a successor, the entire amount of the Servicing Fee and other compensation payable to the Servicer pursuant hereto shall not thereafter be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent payable to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trustee.successor. 113

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (C-Bass Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Series 2006-Cb4)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 7.01 and Section 6.02, the Master Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Master Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Master Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementAgreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Master Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Trustee in writing and such proposed successor servicer is acceptable to the Trustee and the Certificate Insurer; (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Trustee prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Master Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Regular Certificates or the ratings that are in effect without taking into account the Certificate Insurance Policy and (c) such proposed successor servicer is acceptable to the Certificate Insurer, as evidenced by a letter to the Trustee; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that no such resignation by the Master Servicer shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the case of (i) above, the Trustee shall have assumed the Master Servicer's responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Trustee shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 7.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Master Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Master Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Master Servicer pursuant to clause (i) above shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Master Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trustee.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Asset Backed Funding Corp)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 6.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementServicing Agreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Issuer, the Insurer and Indenture Trustee in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Issuer, the Insurer and Indenture Trustee; and (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Issuer, the Insurer and Indenture Trustee prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Securities without regard to the Policy; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until, with the consent of the Insurer, such servicer shall have assumed such Servicer’s responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Indenture Trustee shall have designated a servicer in accordance with Section 7.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer as contemplated by clause (i) above shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed Indenture Trustee and the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereofInsurer. Notwithstanding the limitations stated aboveforegoing, at the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties Seller’s request and rights hereunder without with the consent of the CertificateholdersInsurer, providedso long as the Seller is the owner of the servicing rights, that (i) the Servicer obtains shall resign upon the prior written consent Seller’s selection and appointment of each Rating Agency, a successor servicer; provided that the conditions described in clause (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereofabove paragraph are satisfied. Notwithstanding the foregoing, and (iv) at the then-current rating request of the Holder of the largest Percentage Interest of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as X-1 Certificates, a result Special Servicer shall resign, upon the selection and appointment of such transfer, and (v) a successor special servicer by the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion Holder of the Trustee, largest Percentage Interest of the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunderClass X-1 Certificates; provided, that any such successor Special Servicer shall meet all the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit requirements of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor a Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, as described in Section 7.02 of this Agreement and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by comply in all respects with the Trusteeapplicable provisions of this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Servicing Agreement (Home Equity Mortgage Trust 2007-1)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 5.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementAgreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Indenture Trustee in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Note Insurer, the Depositor and the Indenture Trustee; and (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Indenture Trustee prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the qualification, reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Notes determined without regard to the Policy; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until the Indenture Trustee or successor servicer designated by the Servicer as provided above shall have assumed the Servicer’s responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Indenture Trustee shall have designated a successor servicer acceptable to the Note Insurer in accordance with Section 6.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 5.06, 6.01 and 6.02 and any indemnification obligations, as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer pursuant to clause (i) above shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the TrusteeIndenture Trustee and the Note Insurer. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of have no claim (whether by subrogation or otherwise) or other action against any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, Noteholder or Certificateholder for any amounts paid by the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent pursuant to any provision of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trusteethis Agreement.

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Samples: Sale and Servicing Agreement (GSR Trust 2007-Hel1)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, except upon determination that its duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by it, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer at the date of this Agreement. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, providedPROVIDED, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- FNMA or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; providedPROVIDED, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and providedPROVIDED, furtherFURTHER, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trustee.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Abn Amro Mortgage Corp Series 2002-5)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 6.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementServicing Agreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Issuer and the Indenture Trustee in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Issuer and the Indenture Trustee, (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Issuer, the Credit Enhancer and the Indenture Trustee prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the qualification, reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Securities, if determined without regard to the Credit Enhancement Instrument; and (c) such proposed successor servicer is acceptable to the Credit Enhancer, as evidenced by a letter to the Issuer and the Indenture Trustee; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the case of (i) above, the Indenture Trustee, as pledgee of the Home Equity Loans, shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Indenture Trustee, as pledgee of the Home Equity Loans, shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 7.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed Indenture Trustee and the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the TrusteeCredit Enhancer.

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Samples: Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Abs Capital I Inc MSDWCC Heloc Trust 2003-1)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, except upon determination that its duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by it, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer at the date of this Agreement. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has 131 such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trustee.

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Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Abn Amro Mortgage Corp Series 2001-8)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 7.01, the second paragraph of Section 7.02, Section 6.02 and the second paragraph of Section 6.04, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementAgreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Trustee in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Trustee; and (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Trustee prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Regular Certificates or the ratings that are in effect; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the case of (i) above, the Trustee shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Trustee shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 7.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer pursuant to clause (i) above shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth above, the Trustee and the Depositor hereby specifically (i) consent to the pledge and assignment by the Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed all the Servicer's responsibilities right, title and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding interest in, to and under this Agreement to the limitations stated aboveServicing Rights Pledgee, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of certain lenders, and (and may be exercised ii) provided that no Servicer Event of Termination exists, agree that upon delivery to the Trustee by the Servicing Rights Pledgee of a letter signed by the Servicer whereunder the Servicer shall resign as Servicer under this Agreement, the Trustee shall appoint the Servicing Rights Pledgee or waived its designee as successor Servicer, provided that at the sole discretion of) time of such appointment, the Trustee, to enable Servicing Rights Pledgee or such designee meets the Trustee to assure itself that any requirements of a successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources pursuant to Section 7.02(a) and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended agrees to be for subject to the benefit ofterms of this Agreement. If, pursuant to any provision hereof, the duties of the Servicer are transferred to a successor, the entire amount of the Servicing Fee and other compensation payable to the Servicer pursuant hereto shall not thereafter be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent payable to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trusteesuccessor.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (ABFC C-Bass Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-Cb5)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 5.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementAgreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Indenture Trustee and the Insurer in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Indenture Trustee; (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Indenture Trustee and the Insurer prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the qualification, reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Notes without regard to the Policy; and (c) such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Insurer, as evidenced by a letter from each to the Indenture Trustee; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until the Indenture Trustee or successor servicer designated by the Servicer as provided above shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Indenture Trustee shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 6.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 6.01 and 6.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer pursuant to clause (i) above shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the TrusteeIndenture Trustee and the Insurer. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of have no claim (whether by subrogation or otherwise) or other action against any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated aboveNoteholder, Class S Certificateholder or Residual Certificateholder for any amounts paid by the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent pursuant to any provision of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trusteethis Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Sale and Servicing Agreement (Greenpoint Mortgage Securities Inc/)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 7.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementAgreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Trustee in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Trustee; (b) each Rating Agency shall have confirmed to the Trustee that the appointment of such proposed successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then-current rating of the Class A or Class M Certificates; and (c) such proposed successor servicer has agreed in writing to assume the obligations of Servicer hereunder and the Servicer has delivered to the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that all conditions precedent to the resignation of the Servicer and the appointment of and acceptance by the proposed successor servicer have been satisfied; provided, however, that in the case of clause (i) above no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until the Trustee shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Trustee shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 8.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 8.01 and 8.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer pursuant to clause (i) above shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trustee.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Compass Asset Acceptance Co)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 9.3, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Indenture Trustee [and the Insurer (for so long as it is the Controlling Party)] in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Indenture Trustee[, the other activities Insurer (for so long as it is the Controlling Party)]; (b) such proposed successor servicer has agreed in writing to assume the obligations of Servicer hereunder and under each Basic Document to which it is a party and (c) the Servicer has delivered to the Indenture Trustee an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that all conditions precedent to the resignation of the Servicer so causing and the appointment of and acceptance by the proposed successor servicer have been satisfied; provided, however, that, in the case of clause (i) above, no such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on resignation by the Servicer at shall become effective until the Indenture Trustee shall have assumed the Servicer’s responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Indenture Trustee shall have designated a successor servicer [reasonably acceptable to the Insurer (for so long as it is the Controlling Party)] in accordance with Section 10.3 which shall have assumed such responsibilities and obligations. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of its obligations hereunder arising prior to the effective date of this Agreementsuch resignation. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer pursuant to clause (i) above shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Indenture Trustee.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Sale and Servicing Agreement (HSBC Auto Receivables Corp)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, except upon determination that its duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by it, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer at the date of this Agreement. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, providedPROVIDED, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-FHLMC- approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; providedPROVIDED, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and providedPROVIDED, furtherFURTHER, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trustee.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Abn Amro Mortgage Corp Series 2002-1a)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 6.02, the Master Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (a) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Master Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Master Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementAgreement or (b) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (i) the Master Servicer shall have proposed a successor master servicer to the Issuer and the Indenture Trustee in writing and such proposed successor master servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Issuer, the Indenture Trustee and the Enhancer; (ii) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Issuer, the Enhancer and the Indenture Trustee prior to the appointment of the successor master servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor master servicer as Master Servicer hereunder will not cause a Rating Event, if determined without regard to the Policy; and (iii) such proposed successor master servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Enhancer, as evidenced by a letter to the Issuer and the Indenture Trustee; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Master Servicer shall become effective until such successor master servicer or, in the case of (a) above, the Indenture Trustee, as pledgee of the Mortgage Loans, shall have assumed the Master Servicer’s responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Indenture Trustee, as pledgee of the Mortgage Loans, shall have designated a successor master servicer in accordance with Section 7.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Master Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Master Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Master Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed Indenture Trustee and the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the TrusteeEnhancer.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Master Servicing Agreement (BellaVista Finance CORP)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 5.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementAgreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Indenture Trustee and the Insurer in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Indenture Trustee; (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Indenture Trustee and the Insurer prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the qualification, reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Bonds without regard to the Policy; and (c) such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Insurer, as evidenced by a letter from each to the Indenture Trustee; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until the Indenture Trustee or successor servicer designated by the Servicer as provided above shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Indenture Trustee shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 6.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 6.01 and 6.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer pursuant to clause (i) above shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the TrusteeIndenture Trustee and the Insurer. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of have no claim (whether by subrogation or otherwise) or other action against any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, Bondholder or Residual Certificateholder for any amounts paid by the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent pursuant to any provision of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trusteethis Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Sale and Servicing Agreement (Sequoia Residential Funding Inc)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, except upon determination that its duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by it, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer at the date of this Agreement. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. 106 Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trustee.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Abn Amro Mortgage Corp Series 1999-4)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 5.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementAgreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Indenture Trustee and the Insurer in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Indenture Trustee; (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Indenture Trustee and the Insurer prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the qualification, reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Bonds without regard to the Policy; and (c) such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Insurer, as evidenced by a letter from each to the Indenture Trustee; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until the Indenture Trustee or successor servicer designated by the Servicer as provided above shall have assumed the Servicer’s responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Indenture Trustee shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 6.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations 45 specified in Sections 6.01 and 6.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer pursuant to clause (i) above shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the TrusteeIndenture Trustee and the Insurer. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of have no claim (whether by subrogation or otherwise) or other action against any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, Bondholder or Residual Certificateholder for any amounts paid by the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent pursuant to any provision of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trusteethis Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Sale and Servicing Agreement (Sequoia Mortgage Funding Corp)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 5.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementAgreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Indenture Trustee and the Insurer in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Indenture Trustee; (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Indenture Trustee and the Insurer prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the qualification, reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Notes without regard to the Policy; and (c) such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Insurer, as evidenced by a letter to the Indenture Trustee; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until the Indenture Trustee or successor servicer designated by the Servicer as provided above shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Indenture Trustee shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 6.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 6.01 and 6.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer pursuant to clause (i) above shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the TrusteeIndenture Trustee and the Insurer. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of have no claim (whether by subrogation or otherwise) or other action against any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, Securityholder for any amounts paid by the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent pursuant to any provision of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trusteethis Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Sale and Servicing Agreement (Greenpoint Home Equity Loan Trust 1999 2)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 7.01 and Section 6.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this AgreementAgreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Trustee, the Certificate Insurer and the NIMS Insurer in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Trustee, the Certificate Insurer and the NIMS Insurer and (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Trustee, the Certificate Insurer and the NIMS Insurer prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Certificates (which, with respect to the Class A Certificates, shall be without giving effect to the Policy); provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the case of (i) above, the Trustee shall have assumed the Servicer’s responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Trustee shall have designated, with the consent of Certificate Insurer and the NIMS Insurer, a successor servicer in accordance with Section 7.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer pursuant to clause (i) above shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee, the Certificate Insurer and the NIMS Insurer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties Certificate Insurer and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the TrusteeNIMS Insurer.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-Fxd2)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that its duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this Agreement. Any such determination permitting the resignation Agreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel has proposed a successor servicer to the Trustee and the NIMS Insurer in writing and such effect delivered proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify , the Depositor and the NIMS Insurer and the requirements of Section 7.02 and (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Trustee and the NIMS Insurer prior to the appointment of any the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such resignation. No successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Certificates; provided, however, that no such resignation by the Servicer shall become effective until a such successor servicer or, in the case of (i) above, the Trustee shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Trustee shall have designated, with the consent of the NIMS Insurer, a successor servicer in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof7.02. Notwithstanding the limitations stated aboveExcept as expressly provided in this Agreement, the Servicer may shall not assign or transfer any of its obligationsrights, duties and rights benefits or privileges hereunder without the consent to any other Person, or delegate to or subcontract with, or authorize or appoint any other Person to perform any of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, covenants or obligations and responsibilities to be performed by the Servicer hereunder. The foregoing prohibition on assignment shall not prohibit the Servicer from designating a Sub-Servicer as payee of any indemnification amount payable to the Servicer hereunder; provided, that however, no Sub-Servicer shall be a third-party beneficiary hereunder and the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and parties hereto shall not be relied upon or enforced by, required to recognize any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the TrusteeSubservicer as an indemnitee under this Agreement.

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Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Financial Asset Securities Corp)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except upon determination that its duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by it, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer at the date of this Agreementlaw. Any such determination pursuant to the preceding sentence permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect obtained at the expense of the Servicer and delivered to the Trustee. The No resignation of the Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until the Trustee or a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities responsibilities, duties, liabilities (other than those liabilities arising prior to the appointment of such successor) and obligations under this Agreement. Except as expressly provided in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated abovethis Agreement, the Servicer may shall not assign or transfer any of its obligationsrights, duties and rights benefits or privileges hereunder without the consent to any other Person, or delegate to or subcontract with, or authorize or appoint any other Person to perform any of the Certificateholdersduties, covenants or obligations to be performed by the Servicer hereunder. The foregoing prohibition on assignment shall not prohibit the Servicer from designating a Sub-Servicer as payee of any indemnification amount payable to the Servicer hereunder; provided, that (i) however, no Sub-Servicer shall be a third-party beneficiary hereunder and the parties hereto shall not be required to recognize any Subservicer as an indemnitee under this Agreement. The Trustee and the Depositor hereby specifically consent to the pledge and assignment by the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities right, title and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereofinterest in, to and (iv) under this Agreement to the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transferServicing Rights Pledgee, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (certain lenders and provided that a Servicer Event of Termination exists, agree that the Servicing Rights Pledgee or its designee may be exercised or waived appoint the successor Servicer, provided that at the sole discretion of) time of such appointment, such successor meets the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any requirements of a successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources pursuant to Section 7.02(a) hereof and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended agrees to be for subject to the benefit ofterms of this Agreement. If, pursuant to any provision hereof, the duties of the Servicer are transferred to a successor servicer, the entire amount of the Servicing Fee and other compensation payable to the Servicer pursuant hereto shall not thereafter be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent payable to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trusteesuccessor servicer.

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Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Financial Asset Securities Corp Asset Back Certs Ser 03-2)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except upon determination that its duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by it, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer at the date of this Agreementlaw. Any such determination pursuant to the preceding sentence permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect obtained at the expense of the Servicer and delivered to the Trustee. The No resignation of the Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until the Trustee or a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities responsibilities, duties, liabilities (other than those liabilities arising prior to the appointment of such successor) and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereofunder this Agreement. Notwithstanding the limitations stated aboveExcept as expressly provided herein, the Servicer may shall not assign or transfer any of its obligationsrights, duties and rights benefits or privileges hereunder without the consent to any other Person, or delegate to or subcontract with, or authorize or appoint any other Person to perform any of the Certificateholdersduties, covenants or obligations to be performed by the Servicer hereunder. The foregoing prohibition on assignment shall not prohibit the Servicer from designating a Sub-Servicer as payee of any indemnification amount payable to the Servicer hereunder; provided, that however, no Sub-Servicer shall be a third-party beneficiary hereunder and the parties hereto shall not be required to recognize any Subservicer as an indemnitee under this Agreement. The Trustee and the Depositor hereby specifically (i) consent to the pledge and assignment by the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities right, title and obligations interest in, to and under this Agreement to the Servicing Rights Pledgee, for the benefit of certain lenders and (ii) provided that no Servicer Event of Termination exists, agree that upon delivery to the Trustee by the Servicing Rights Pledgee of a letter signed by the Servicer whereunder the Servicer shall resign as Servicer under this Agreement, the Trustee shall, in accordance with Section 7.5 7.02, appoint the Servicing Rights Pledgee or its designee as successor Servicer, provided that at the time of such appointment, the Servicing Rights Pledgee or such designee meets the requirements of a successor Servicer pursuant to Section 7.02(a) hereof and agrees to be subject to the terms of this Agreement. If, pursuant to any provision hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating duties of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as Servicer are transferred to a result of such transfersuccessor servicer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion entire amount of the Trustee, Servicing Fee and other compensation payable to the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may pursuant hereto shall thereafter be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent payable to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trustee.successor servicer. 108

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Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Financial Asset Sec Corp Asset Backed Certs Ser 2002-2)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Servicer shall not may resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, except upon a determination that its duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by it, it (the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer at the date of this Agreement). Any such determination permitting requiring the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect which shall be delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency Unless applicable law requires the Servicer’s resignation to be effective immediately, and the Opinion of any such resignation. No Counsel delivered pursuant to the prior sentence so states, no such resignation shall become effective until a the Trustee or other successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations of the resigning party in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof6.06 or Section 7.02; provided that, if no successor Servicer shall have been so appointed and have accepted appointment within 90 days after the Servicer has given notice of such resignation, the resigning Servicer may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a successor Servicer. Notwithstanding the limitations stated aboveIn addition, the Servicer may transfer shall have the right to resign or assign its obligations, duties and servicing rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, at any other time; provided that (except for a resignation pursuant to Section 3.25, with regards to (i), (iii) and (iv) (i)) a willing successor thereto (proposed by the resigning Servicer obtains and reasonably acceptable to the prior written consent of each Rating AgencyControlling Class Representative) has been identified, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000Trustee has received Rating Agency Confirmation, (iii) the successor servicer assumes resigning party pays all costs and expenses in connection with such transfer of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereofservicing, and (iv) the then-current rating successor accepts appointment prior to the effectiveness of such resignation or assignment and accepts the duties and obligations of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor under this Agreement. The Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon permitted to resign except as contemplated above in this Section 6.04 and in Section 3.25. Consistent with the foregoing, the Servicer shall not (except in connection with any resignation thereby permitted pursuant to the prior paragraph or enforced byas otherwise expressly provided herein, including the provisions of Section 3.22, Section 3.25 and/or Section 6.02) assign or transfer any Certificateholderof its rights, and provided, further, that benefits or privileges hereunder to any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trusteeother Person.

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Samples: Trust and Servicing Agreement (American Tower Corp /Ma/)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of Section 7.02 regarding the merger or consolidation of the Servicer into or with another entity, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except upon determination that the performance of its duties or obligations hereunder are is no longer permissible under applicable law or regulation or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law or regulation with any other activities carried on by it, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer it at the date of this Agreement. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer pursuant to this Section shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The , the Back-up Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignationand the Certificate Insurer. No such resignation pursuant to this Section 7.04 (a) shall become effective until the Back-up Servicer, the Trustee or a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations of the Servicer in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof8.02 or (b) shall relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any obligations pursuant to this Agreement that specifically survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Notwithstanding Each of the limitations stated aboveRating Agencies shall be given written notice of a resignation of the Servicer pursuant to this Section. If, at the time the Servicer is removed or resigned, there is no Back-up Servicer or the Back-up Servicer is unable to act as successor servicer and the Trustee does not appoint a different successor servicer, then the Trustee shall become the successor servicer. Upon the termination or resignation of the Servicer, the Servicer also shall promptly (and in any event no later than 10 Business Days subsequent to such termination or resignation) deliver or cause to be delivered to the Back-up Servicer all the books and records (including, without limitation, records kept in electronic form) that the Servicer has maintained for the Mortgage Loans, including all tax bills, assessment notices, insurance premium notices and all other documents as well as all original documents then in the Servicer's possession. The Servicer may transfer retain copies of any such books and records. Any collections received by the Servicer after termination or resignation shall be endorsed by it and remitted directly and immediately to the Back-up Servicer. The Servicer shall be entitled to receive the Monthly Servicing Fee through the day on which it is terminated as Servicer (which may be pro rated for a partial month). To the extent that the Servicer, at the time of its obligationstermination or resignation, duties has therefore expended any amounts as Monthly Advances or Servicing Advances with respect to any Mortgage Loan, which Monthly Advances or Servicing Advances remain unreimbursed as of such date ("Unrecovered Advances") the Servicer shall thereafter be entitled to receive from the Back-up Servicer, monthly, such information as may be generated by the Back-up Servicer as may be reasonably necessary to enable the Servicer to monitor the recovery of, and collection efforts undertaken with respect to, the Unrecovered Advances, which information will include details of collection activities, payment records and trial balances. To the extent that the Back-up Servicer or other successor servicer receives any amounts that relate to reimbursement for Unrecovered Advances made by the prior Servicer, such amounts shall be remitted to the prior Servicer on the related Distribution Date. To the extent that the Servicer, based upon the information supplied by the Back-up Servicer, believes that any discrepancies exist between actual Unrecovered Advances received by the Back-up Servicer and the amounts forwarded to the Servicer as recovered Unrecovered Advances, the Servicer and the Back-up Servicer shall attempt in good faith to reconcile such discrepancies. The Back-up Servicer shall take such action, consistent with this Agreement, as shall be necessary to effectuate any succession to become the successor servicer. The Servicer agrees to cooperate reasonably with the Back-up Servicer in effecting the termination of the Servicer's servicing responsibilities and rights hereunder without and shall promptly provide to the consent Back-up Servicer all documents and records reasonably requested by it to enable it to assume the Servicer's functions hereunder and shall promptly also transfer to the Back-up Servicer all amounts that then have been or should have been deposited in the Collection Account, or that are thereafter received with respect to the Mortgage Loans. The Back-up Servicer shall not be held liable by reason of the Certificateholdersany failure to make, providedor any delay in making, that any distribution hereunder or any portion thereof caused by (i) the failure of the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agencyto deliver, or any delay in delivering, cash, documents or records to it, or (ii) restrictions imposed by any regulatory authority having jurisdiction over the transferee Servicer. The Servicer which is a FNMA- being terminated or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) is resigning shall give notice to the successor servicer assumes all Mortgagors of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating transfer of the Class A Certificates will not servicing to the Back-up Servicer. Said notice shall be reduced as a result joint notice of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, servicing transfer in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld form required by the Trusteeapplicable law.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Aames Capital Corp)

Servicer Not to Resign. The Subject to the provisions of ---------------------- Section 7.02, the Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, it except (i) upon determination that the performance of its obligations or duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by itit or its subsidiaries or Affiliates, the other activities of the Servicer so causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Servicer or its subsidiaries or Affiliates at the date of this Agreement or (ii) upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the Servicer has proposed a successor servicer to the Trustee in writing and such proposed successor servicer is reasonably acceptable to the Trustee; (b) each Rating Agency shall have delivered a letter to the Trustee prior to the appointment of the successor servicer stating that the proposed appointment of such successor servicer as Servicer hereunder will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the then current rating of the Class A Certificates (without regard to the Certificate Insurance Policy) and (c) the Certificate Administrator has consented to such proposed successor servicer (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld); provided, however, that no such resignation by -------- ------- the Servicer shall become effective until such successor servicer or, in the case of (i) above, the Trustee shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations hereunder or the Trustee shall have designated a successor servicer in accordance with Section 8.02. Any such resignation shall not relieve the Servicer of responsibility for any of the obligations specified in Sections 8.01 and 8.02 as obligations that survive the resignation or termination of the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer pursuant to clause (i) above shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall have no claim (whether by subrogation or otherwise) or other action against any Certificateholder for any amounts paid by the Servicer pursuant to any provision of this Agreement. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Trustee. The Servicer shall notify each Rating Agency of any such resignation. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Notwithstanding the limitations stated above, the Servicer may transfer its obligations, duties and rights hereunder without the consent of the Certificateholders, provided, that (i) the Servicer obtains the prior written consent of each Rating Agency, (ii) the transferee is a FNMA- or FHLMC-approved servicer having a net worth of not less than $15,000,000, (iii) the successor servicer assumes all of the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof, and (iv) the then-current rating of the Class A Certificates will not be reduced as a result of such transfer, and (v) the successor servicer has, in the reasonable opinion of the Trustee, the qualifications, resources and experience to properly carry out, observe and perform the duties, obligations and responsibilities of Servicer hereunder; provided, that the foregoing clause (v) is intended solely for the benefit of (and may be exercised or waived at the sole discretion of) the Trustee, to enable the Trustee to assure itself that any successor Servicer has such acceptable qualifications, resources and experience, and such clause (v) is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be relied upon or enforced by, any Certificateholder, and provided, further, that any consent to such transfer will not be unreasonably withheld by the Trustee.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Norwest Asset Acceptance Corp)

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