15E Form ABS 15E

FORM ABS DUE DILIGENCE-15E

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CERTIFICATION OF PROVIDER OF THIRDPARTY DUE DILIGENCE SERVICES FOR
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM ABS DUE DILIGENCE-15E
CERTIFICATION OF PROVIDER OF THIRD-PARTY DUE DILIGENCE SERVICES
FOR ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES
Pursuant 17 CFR 240.17g-10, this Form must be used by a person providing third-party due diligence
services in connection with an asset-backed security to comply with section 15E(s)(4)(B) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78o-7(s)(4)(B)). Section 15E(s)(4)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 requires a person providing the due diligence services to provide a written certification to any
nationally recognized statistical rating organization that produces a credit rating to which such due
diligence services relate.
Item 1. Identity of the person providing third-party due diligence services
Legal Name:
Business Name (if Different):
Principal Business Address:

Item 2. Identity of the person who paid the person to provide third-party due diligence services
Legal Name:
Business Name (if Different):
Principal Business Address:

Item 3. Credit rating criteria
If the due diligence performed by the third party is intended to satisfy the criteria for due diligence
published by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization, identify the nationally recognized
statistical rating organization and the title and date of the published criteria (more than one nationally
recognized statistical rating organization may be identified).

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Identity of NRSRO

Title and Date of Criteria

Item 4. Description of the due diligence performed
Provide a description of the scope and manner of the due diligence services performed in connection
with the review of assets that is sufficiently detailed to provide an understanding of the steps taken in
performing the review. Include in the description: (1) the type of assets that were reviewed; (2) the
sample size of the assets reviewed; (3) how the sample size was determined and, if applicable,
computed; (4) whether the accuracy of information or data about the assets provided, directly or
indirectly, by the securitizer or originator of the assets was reviewed and, if so, how the review was
conducted; (5) whether the conformity of the origination of the assets to stated underwriting or credit
extension guidelines, standards, criteria or other requirements was reviewed and, if so, how the
review was conducted; (6) whether the value of collateral securing such assets was reviewed and, if
so, how the review was conducted; (7) whether the compliance of the originator of the assets with
federal, state, and local laws and regulations was reviewed and, if so, how the review was conducted;
and (8) any other type of review that was part of the due diligence services conducted by the person
executing this Form. This description should be attached to the Form and contain the heading “Item
4.” Provide this description regardless of whether the due diligence performed is intended to satisfy
the criteria for due diligence published by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization.
Item 5. Summary of findings and conclusions of review
Provide a summary of the findings and conclusions that resulted from the due diligence services that
is sufficiently detailed to provide an understanding of the findings and conclusions that were
conveyed to the person identified in Item 2. This summary should be attached to the Form and
contain the heading “Item 5.”
CERTIFICATION
The undersigned has executed this Form ABS Due Diligence 15E on behalf of, and on the authority of,
the person identified in Item 1 of the Form. The undersigned, on behalf of the person, represents that the
person identified in Item 1 of the Form conducted a thorough review in performing the due diligence
described in Item 4 attached to this Form and that the information and statements contained in this Form,
including Items 4 and 5 attached to this Form, which are part of this Form, are accurate in all significant
respects on and as of the date hereof.

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Name of Person Identified in Item 1:
By: ___________________________________
(Print name of duly authorized person)

_________________________________________
(Signature)

Date:

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