EX-99.1 2 exhibit99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 - NARRATIVE
Exhibit 99.1






CCMM 2023-1

 OneTrust Home Loans






           Opus Capital Markets Consultants, LLC






300 Tri-State International – Suite 320 | Lincolnshire, IL 60069 | www.opuscmc.com | 224.632.1300




Executive Narrative

November 28, 2023

Performed by
Opus Capital Markets Consultants, LLC

For
OneTrust Home Loans

The report summarizes the results of a due diligence review performed on a pool of 480 loans provided by OneTrust Home Loans (“Client”) who provided Opus Capital Markets Consultants, LLC (“Consultant”) with a data tape, from which 100% of the loan sample was chosen and loaded into the LauraMac underwriting software. The Consultant randomly selected a sample of 480 loans from the original population prior to the due diligence review completion. Consultant performed a detailed compliance and credit review of all loans.

There are four hundred seventy-one (471) loans eligible for GSE delivery and nine (9) loans not eligible for GSE delivery.  All loans were underwritten to the AUS provided in the loan file.  Four hundred forty (440) loans were underwritten under Revised General QM with four hundred thirty-one (431) designated as Safe Harbor, seven (7) designated as Non-QM, and two (2) designated as Rebuttable Presumption.  Forty (40) loans were underwritten under Temporary QM and designated as Safe Harbor.
 
Twenty six (26) loans contained Property Inspections Waivers (PIW).  A 2055 or AVM was obtained as a secondary product to confirm the value indicated on the PIW loans.   An initial property value grade of a “C” was assigned to the PIW loans. If the secondary product supported the value indicated on the PIW, a final property grade of a “B” was assigned.

The pool includes two hundred six (206) loans that are construction to perm loans and forty six (46) seasoned loans that are seasoned 24 months or greater. The client provided updated valuations for the seasoned loans.

Consultant was established in 2005 and acquired by Wipro Ltd in January 2014. Owls Partners, LLC acquired Consultant December 2022.


EXHIBIT A


            Credit Review


Credit Qualification

A re-underwriting review will be conducted in order to verify that the requisite underwriting guidelines as specified by Client are met. Confirmation of the loan terms will be performed through recalculation and review of documentation contained in the loan file provided to the Consultant. The Credit Qualification review will consist of the following:


a)
Guidelines: Determine whether each mortgage loan meets the requisite guideline requirements as specified by the Client. In lieu of specific requirements, Consultant should consider Regulation Z including Appendix Q if applicable. If the loan pre-dates the requirements of Regulation Z and Appendix Q, Consultant will consider Fannie Mae’s Single-Family guidelines.

b)
Employment: Review the file documentation for minimum required level of employment, income and asset verifications pursuant to Client provided underwriting guidelines.

c)
Income: Recalculate borrower(s) monthly gross income and verify calculations of income as used by the original loan underwriter at origination to determine compliance with the Client provided underwriting guidelines.

d)
Assets: Confirm the presence of adequate asset documentation to comply with the Client provided underwriting guideline requirements for closing funds, reserves and borrower liquidity.





e)
Debt Ratio: Recalculate the debt-to-income ratio and verify the ratio accuracy used by the loan underwriter at origination to determine compliance with Client provided underwriting guidelines and regulatory requirements.

f)
Property Valuation: Analyze all appraisals and alternative value tools used to qualify the loan for integrity of comparable sales, completeness of data, eligibility of the appraiser and reasonableness of estimated value. Review the appraisal to determine the appraisal(s) meet the requirements of Client provided underwriting guidelines.

g)
Loan-to-Value Ratio: Recalculate and verify the loan-to-value ratio and combined loan-to-value ratio were accurate at origination and meet Client provided underwriting guideline and regulatory requirements.

h)
Credit History: Review the credit report to verify that the borrower(s) demonstrate adequate credit depth to comply with the Client provided underwriting guideline requirements.

i)
Credit Scores: Verify that borrower(s) meet minimum credit score requirements of the Client provided underwriting guidelines.

j)
Compensating Factors: Verify exceptions to the Client provided underwriting guidelines are documented and reasonable.





            Document Review


Document Review

A review of each loan file will be performed to confirm the presence of material documentation as applicable to the specifics of the loan transaction. The Document Review will consist of the following:

a) Collateral Docs


Title Commitment / Policy: Verify the presence of the title commitment or final title policy. Confirm vested parties and the description of the property, liens and tax assessments.

Mortgage Note / Security Instrument: Verify the presence of the mortgage note or security instrument. Confirm that the document has been executed by all borrowers and that all riders, addendums and endorsement are present and duly executed.

Mortgage / Deed of Trust: Verify the presence of a copy Mortgage or Deed of Trust. Confirm that the documents have been executed by all required parties and that all riders, addendums and exhibits are present and duly executed. If the loan closed within 12 months of the review, Consultant will confirm the presence of a letter from the title company specifying the date the Mortgage / Deed Trust was sent for recording. If the closing did not occur within 12 months of the review and a copy of the recorded Mortgage /Deed of Trust is not contained in the loan file, the Client will submit a report from an independent document custodian verifying the presence of a recoded mortgage or a stamped / signed copy of the document stating the date the document was sent for recording.

Conveyance Deed: Verify as applicable that a proper conveyance deed is present in the loan file. Confirm the proper transfer of ownership interest of the subject parties is detailed on the deed.


b) Closing Docs


Final Hud-1 Settlement Statement: If required, verify the presence of a final HUD-1. Verify the completeness of required data and signatures or certification depending upon state compliance requirements.





Final Truth-in-Lending Disclosure: If required, verify the presence of a final Truth-in-Lending Disclosure. Verify the completeness of required data and that all required signatures are present.

Notice of Right to Cancel: If required based on the specifics of the loan transaction, confirm the presence and required execution of the Notice of Right to Cancel.

Loan Estimate: If required verify the presence of the current Loan Estimate (LE) at the time of origination

Closing Disclosure: If required verify the presence of the current Closing Disclosure (CD) at the time of origination.


c) Credit Docs



Loan Application: Verify the presence and completeness of both the initial and final loan applications.

Underwriting Worksheet: Verify the presence of the relative underwriting worksheet i.e. form 1008, FHA MCAW and VA’s Loan Analysis.

Credit Report: Verify the presence of a credit report for each borrower. Confirm that the credit report was pulled within the timing requirements allowable per the Client provided underwriting guidelines.

Housing Payment History: In the absence of housing payment histories on the borrower(s) credit report(s), verify that that the file contains a verification of rent or a verification of mortgage form.

Letters of Explanation: When Letters of Explanation are required by the Client provided underwriting guidelines, verify the presence of any such letters exist in the loan file.

Gift Letters: When Gift Letters are required by the Client provided underwriting guidelines, verify the presence of any such letters exist in the loan file.

Income Documentation: Verify the presence of income and employment related documentation required by the Client provided underwriting guidelines for all borrowing parties contributing income to the debt ratio calculation.

Asset Documentation: Verify the presence of asset documentation required by the Client provided underwriting guidelines in the loan file.

Property Valuation Tools: Verify that each loan file contains adequate appraisal and other third party valuation tools to satisfy the minimum required documentation under the relative Client provided underwriting guidelines.

Proof of Insurance: Verify the presence of insurance certificates for mortgage, hazard and flood insurance on an as needed basis depending upon the specifics of the loan. Confirm that adequate coverage is present to meet the requirements of the Client provided underwriting guidelines.



            Regulatory Compliance


For each Mortgage Loan, Consultant shall determine, to the extent possible and subject to caveats below, whether such Mortgage Loan at the time of origination complied with:



1.
The “material”1 disclosure requirements of the federal Truth-in-Lending Act (“TILA”), as amended by the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act (“HOEPA”) and Dodd-Frank, 15 U.S.C. § 1601 et seq. and implemented by Regulation Z, 12 C.F.R. Part 1026, including the material provisions relating to Higher-Priced Mortgage Loans in Regulation Z, 12 C.F.R. §§ 1026.35, and the early TIL disclosure provisions of the Mortgage Disclosure Improvement Act (“MDIA”), as implemented by Regulation Z, 12 C.F.R. §§ 1026.17 et seq; and as amended by the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (“TRID”) Rule, as set forth below:

a.
For Right of Rescission

i.
A review of the Notice of Right to Cancel, including a verification of the transaction date and expiration date, ensuring proper execution of the Notice of Right to Cancel by all required parties, verifying the disbursement date and determining if a full three (3) day rescission period was adequately provided to the borrower(s).

A.
This review is also to be performed on transactions that are exempt from the rescission requirement but on which a Notice of Right to Cancel was provided.

B.
A condition must be placed if the transaction is a refinance by the original creditor and the borrower was provided the Form H-8 rescission notice. Consultant will note in the condition whether there was a new advance that is subject to rescission per TILA/Regulation Z.

b.
For TILs (Application Dates prior to 10/3/2015)

i.        
Confirm the initial TIL disclosure and final TIL disclosures were provided.

ii.
Review and compare the initial and final TIL, and any re-disclosed TIL(s), with a reportoutlining any TILA violations, including a recalculation of disclosed finance charge,proper execution by all required parties, principal and interest calculations, proper completion of the interest rate and payment summary, recalculation of disclosed APR, and a review to determine disclosure differences were within the allowed tolerances and disclosures were provided within the required timeframes;

c.
For TRID Disclosures (Application Dates on or after 10/3/2015)

i.
Confirm the initial Loan Estimate (LE) was delivered within three (3) business days ofapplication and seven (7) business days prior to consummation in accordance withClient’s Underwriting Guidelines;

ii.
Review the required sections of each LE to ensure they were populated in accordancewith the TRID Rules. (If the file reflects more than one LE was provided, each revised LEmust have corresponding Change of Circumstance documentation. The 0% and 10% fee tolerance evaluations will be based on the fee amounts disclosed on the initial LE and any valid changes documented and disclosed after the initial LE;

iii.
Confirm the Closing Disclosure (CD) confirm the borrower received the initial CD at leastthree (3) business days prior to consummation;

iv.
Review the required sections of each CD to ensure they were populated in accordancewith the TRID Rules. (Any fee tolerance issues to be cured at closing or within 60 days ofloan consummation.)

2.
Section 4 of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (“RESPA”), 12 U.S.C. §2603 and 2604, as implemented by Regulation X, 12 C.F.R. Part 1024, and as amended by the TRID Rule;

3.
The disclosure requirements and prohibitions of Section 50(a)(6), Article XVI of the Texas Constitution;

4.
Confirmation that one of the following are in the loan file, per the Fair Credit Reporting Act: Consumer Credit Score Disclosure, Your Credit Score and the Price You Pay for Credit, or Notice to Home Loan Applicant;

5.
Sections 1411 and 1412 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (“Dodd-Frank”) amending TILA, as implemented by Regulation Z, 12 C.F.R. 1026.43: the general Ability to Repay underwriting standards (12 C.F.R. 1026.43(c)); refinancing of non-standard mortgages (12 C.F.R. 1026.43(d)); Qualified Mortgages (12 C.F.R. 1026.43(e) (including qualified mortgages as defined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (24 C.F.R. 201 and 203 et seq.) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (38 C.F.R. Part 36 et seq.; and Balloon-payment qualified mortgages made by certain creditors (12 C.F.R. 1026.43(f)) In accordance with “Ability to Repay and Qualified Mortgage Review” description below;

6.
The Loan Originator Compensation and Prohibitions on Steering provisions of TILA, as implemented by Regulation Z, 12 C.F.R 1026.36;

7.
The requirements for Higher-Price Mortgage Loans, as implemented by Regulation Z, 12 C.F.R. 1026.35;




1 These “material” disclosures include the required disclosures of the APR, the finance charge, the amount financed, the total number of payments, the payment schedule, and if the loan is subject to the Homeownership and Equity Protection Act (“HOEPA”), the disclosure requirements and prohibitions of that statute which are set forth in 12 C.F.R. §§ 1026.32(c) and (d).



8.
The appraisal and valuation requirements of TILA and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, as implemented by Regulation Z, 12 C.F.R. 1026.35 and Regulation B, 12 C.F.R. 1002.14, respectively;

9.
The counseling requirements of TILA, as implemented by Regulation Z, 12 C.F.R. 1026.36(k) and RESPA, as implemented by Regulation X, 12 C.F.R. 1024.20;

10.
The escrow requirements of TILA and RESPA, as implemented by Regulation Z, 12 C.F.R 1026.35, and Regulation X, 12 C.F.R 1024.17, respectively;

11.
The disclosure requirements and prohibitions of any applicable state, county and municipal laws and ordinances, as amended, that have been enacted to regulate so-called “predatory lending”:

12.
Consultant shall confirm that any mortgage property located in an area identified on a flood hazard map or flood insurance rate map issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as having special flood hazards is subject to a qualified flood insurance policy that appears to be is in effect.

13.
For any loans designated as TILA exemption, Consultant shall review the loan file for evidence that the primary purpose of the loan was for commercial or business purposes, including, but not limited to a business purpose certification.

14.
Documentation. Review of the following documents for regulatory compliance:

a.
Final HUD-1 Settlement Statement (“HUD-1”), if applicable

i.
If the loan is in an escrow state, the HUD-1 will be considered final as follows:

A.
HUD-1 is marked Final;

i.
If HUD-1 is not marked Final, it must be stamped certified by the closing agent.

ii.
There should be no markings indicating that the HUD-1 is estimated.

B.
HUD-1 is signed by all parties (including closing agent) or stamped certified by the closing agent; and

C.
If HUD-1 is stamped, the HUD-1 / stamp should be signed or initialed by the closing agent; if the stamp does not contain the signature or initials, it must identify the name of the closing agent.

b.
Final Truth in Lending Disclosure (“TIL”), if applicable

c.
Loan Estimate, if applicable

i.
The Loan Estimate in will be considered delivered based on the date issued, subject to the three-day mailing rule unless the file contains documentation indicating earlier receipt. The loan file may contain one or more Loan Estimates with the latest one provided up until three business days prior to the issuance of an initial Closing Disclosure.

d.
Closing Disclosure, if applicable

i.
The Closing Disclosure in the loan file will be considered delivered based on the date issued, subject to the three-day mailing rule unless the file contains documentation indicating earlier receipt. The loan file may contain one or more Closing Disclosures with the latest one provided up until the consummation date being considered the Final with any delivered post consummation considered as a corrected Closing Disclosure.

e.
Notice of Right to Cancel (if applicable)

f.
Initial TIL, if applicable

g.
Good Faith Estimate (“GFE”), if applicable

h.
Note

i.
Mortgage/Deed of Trust

j.
FACTA disclosures

k.
Third Party Fees

i.
Third party fees on the HUD-1 or Closing Disclosure if applicable referred to as HUD-1/Closing Disclosure, must be shown as paid to the third-party provider. A condition must be set if a third-party fee is paid to the lender, investor, etc. or the payee is blank.

ii.
CONSULTANT will condition for evidence in the file indicating that a charge on the HUD-1/Closing Disclosure exceeds the actual cost to the borrower (i.e. cost printed / stamped on the face of the document showing an amount less than the charge on the HUD-1/Closing Disclosure). Variations of less than $1 are deemed to be within reasonable limits and are not to be reported.

iii.
Any refunds that are provided to the borrower must be accompanied by a revised HUD-1/Closing Disclosure to show the final, accurate charges to the borrower.



Each loan reviewed will be assigned a Compliance condition grade in accordance with the Rating Agency Criteria as more fully described in Section 2(f).

Consultant will not make a determination as to whether the loans comply with federal, state or local laws, constitutional provisions, regulations or ordinances that are not expressly enumerated above. Furthermore, the findings reached by Consultant are dependent upon its receipt of complete and accurate data regarding the loans from loan originators and other third parties upon which Consultant is relying in reaching such findings.

Ability to Repay and Qualified Mortgage Review

1.
For Agency Eligible Loans Only: Consultant reviews applicable loans for compliance with the Qualified Mortgage (QM) rule requirements set forth in Regulation Z (12 C.F.R. 1026.43 et seq.) based upon the loan’s designation (Safe Harbor QM, Rebuttable Presumption QM, Exempt). Consultant determines the loan’s status under the QM rule requirements and assigns a due diligence loan designation. Consultant notes as a material exception if the due diligence findings do not confirm the same loan designation. Additionally, Consultant notes if a loan designation was not provided. Consultant will verify if each loan meets the requirements for a QM under § 1026.43(e)(2)—whether the loan is a safe harbor QM under § 1026.43(e)(1)(i) or a rebuttable presumption QM under § 1026.43(e)(1)(ii). Consultant will verify the presence of documentation for lender determination of QM and indicating factors in its ability-to-repay determination, including how the originator applied its policies and procedures in verification.  For loans applications taken on or after June 1, 2021, Consultant will verify whether the loan meets the requirements of the revised general QM definition effective March 1, 2021.

2.
For loans for which applications were received prior to July 1, 2021, if a loan was designated as QM and identified as eligible for guarantee, purchase, or insurance by an applicable agency as permitted under the QM final rule, Consultant reviews the loan to determine whether, based on available information in the loan file the loan satisfied (i), (ii) and (iii) in the paragraph (3)(a)(i) below and reviews the Automated Underwriting System output within the file to confirm agency eligibility.

3.
For Non-Agency Eligible Loans: Consultant reviews applicable loans for compliance with the Ability to Repay (ATR) but not Qualified Mortgage (QM) rule requirements set forth in Regulation Z (12 C.F.R. 1026.43 et seq.).
a.   Qualified Mortgage:

i.
For QM (Safe Harbor or HPCT) designated loans, Consultant reviews the loan to determine whether, based on available information in the loan file: (i) the loan contains risky loan features and terms (e.g. an interest only feature or negative amortization), (ii) the “points and fees” exceed the applicable QM threshold, (iii) the monthly payment was calculated appropriately.  Consultant reviews to the applicable consider and verify requirements under the QM rule depending on whether the QM was originated under the original general QM definition or the revised general QM definition effective March 1, 2021.

ii.
For each QM designated loan that satisfied the applicable requirements enumerated above, Consultant then determines whether the loan is a Safe Harbor QM or Higher Priced QM by comparing the loan’s actual annual percentage rate, as recalculated, to the applicable average prime offer rate plus a certain percentage. For QM designated loans originated under the revised general QM definition effective March 1, 2021, Consultant also determines whether the loan exceeds the pricing thresholds for QM loans.
b.   Ability to Repay:

i.
The ability to repay portion of the review for non-agency eligible loans only will focus on the eight factors detailed in the ATR Rule as detailed below for non-agency eligible loans. The Consultant will review the loan file to determine if the creditor verified and considered each of the eight factors utilizing  reasonably reliable third-party documentation at or before consummation.

1.
Current or reasonably expected income or assets that the consumer will rely on to repay the loan.

2.
Current employment status

3.
Monthly mortgage payment for subject loan using the introductory or fully indexed rate, whichever is higher, and monthly, fully amortizing payments that are substantially equal.

4.
Monthly payment on any simultaneous loans secured by the subject property.

5.
Monthly payments for property taxes and hazard/flood insurance and certain other costs related to the property such as homeowner’s association fees or ground rent.

6.
Debts, alimony, and child support obligations

7.
Monthly debt-to-income ratio or residual income

8.
Credit history

ii.
For loans designated as agency eligible, Consultant will not review for compliance with the requirements of Appendix Q or General Ability to Repay.



iii.
Consultant reviews loans to determine their conformity with the ATR/QM factors above and is not rendering an independent assessment or analysis. Consultant’s review is based on information contained in the loan file at the time it is provided to Consultant, and only reflects information as of that point in time and does not mean any regulator, judicial or agency will agree with the Consultant’s conclusion.


a)
Regulatory Compliance Disclaimer

Please be advised that Consultant will not make a determination as to whether loans complied with federal, state or local laws, constitutional provisions, regulations or ordinances that are not expressly enumerated herein. There can be no assurance that the review uncovered all issues relating to the origination of the mortgage loans, their compliance with applicable law and regulation and the original appraisals relating of the mortgaged properties or uncovered all relevant factors that could affect the future performance of the mortgage loans. Furthermore, the findings reached by Consultant are dependent upon its receiving complete and accurate data regarding the mortgage loans from loans originators and other third parties upon which Consultant is relying in reaching such findings.

Please be further advised that Consultant does not employ personnel who are licensed to practice law in various jurisdictions, and the findings set forth in the reports prepared by Consultant do not constitute legal advice or opinions. They are recommendations or conclusions based on information provided to Consultant. All final decisions as to whether to purchase or enter into a transaction related to any individual mortgage loan or the mortgage loans in the aggregate, any investment strategy and any legal conclusions, including potential liability related to the purchase or other transaction involving any such loans, shall be made solely by the Client, or other agreed upon party, that has engaged Consultant to prepare its reports pursuant to its instructions and guidelines. Client, or other agreed upon party, acknowledges and agrees that the scoring models applied by Consultant are designed to identify potential risk and the Client, or other agreed upon party, assumes sole responsibility for determining the suitability of the information for its particular use.


b)
Seasoning And Certain Compliance Exceptions

Pursuant to the applicable NRSRO criteria, Consultant graded certain compliance exceptions as non-material based on seasoning of the mortgage loan. Certain mortgage loans were seasoned beyond the applicable period under TILA in which affirmative claims could be brought by a consumer. The time period is not limited for claims, other than recession, which are raised as a defense to foreclosure. Information contained in any Consultant reports related to the applicable statute of limitations for certain claims may not be accurate or reflect the most recent controlling case law. Further, a particular court in a particular jurisdiction may extend, not enforce or otherwise allow claims beyond the statute of limitations identified in the report based on certain factors, including the facts and circumstances of an individual loan.

Additional Disclosures and Requirements:

Consultant will not review for compliance with current documentation and timing requirements in effect at origination of the Mortgage Loan including:

Servicing Transfer Disclosure (for applications prior to 10/03/2015):

Special Information Booklet (for applications prior to 10/03/2015)/ Home Loan Tool Kit (for applications on or after 10/03/2015):

Affiliated Business Disclosure

Initial Escrow Disclosure Statement

Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)

Fair Credit Report Act (Regulation V)






            High-Cost, State & Local Anti-Predatory Regulations


In addition to federal thresholds, Consultant will review the anti-predatory lending statutes in the following states and local municipalities, as applicable, as well as any additional applicable regulations implemented during the Term of this SOW.


Arkansas Home Loan Protection Act, Ark. Stat. Ann. § 23-53-101 et seq.

California Anti-Predatory Lending Statute, Cal. Fin. Code § 4970 et seq.

California Higher-Priced Mortgage Loan Statute, Cal. Fin. Code §4995 et seq.

Colorado Consumer Equity Protection Act, Colo, Rev. Stat. § 5-3.5-101 et seq..

Connecticut Abusive Home Loan Lending Practices Act, Conn. Stat. Ann. §36a- 746 et seq., as amended from time to time.

Connecticut Nonprime Home Loans Statute, Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 36a-760 et seq.  (as originally enacted and as amended by Senate Bill 949).

District of Columbia Home Loan Protection Act, D.C. Official Code § 26-1151.01 et seq., as implemented by 20 D.C. Municipal Reg § 2000.1 et seq.

Florida Fair Lending Act, Fla. Stat. Ann. § 494.0078 et seq. (for loans closed before July 1, 2014).

Georgia Fair Lending Act, Ga. Stat. Ann. § 7-6A-1 et seq. (as originally enacted by House Bill 02-1361 and as modified by Senate Bill 03-53).

Idaho Residential Mortgage Practices Act, Idaho Code § 26-3101 et seq.

Illinois High Risk Home Loan Regulations, 38 Ill. Admin. Code §345.10 et seq.

Illinois High Risk Home Loan Act, Public Act. 93-0561 (2003) codified at 815, ILCS §§ 137/5 et seq., and as amended by SB 1692 (2012), effective January 10, 2014.

Illinois Predatory Lending Database Program, Public Act 95-0691 (SB 1167).

City of Chicago, Illinois, Anti-Predatory Lending Ordinance, Chicago Municipal Code, §§ 2-32-440; 2-32-455; 2-92-325; 4-4-155; 8-4-325.

Cook County, Illinois, Anti-Predatory Lending Ordinance, Cook County Code of Ordinances § 34-341.

Cook County, Illinois, Anti-Predatory Lending Pilot Program, Illinois House Bill 4050 (2005).

Indiana Home Loan Practices Act, as amended by HB 1179 (2005), Ind. Code §24-9-1 et seq.

Section 16a-3-308a of the Kansas Consumer Credit Code, Kan. Stat. Ann. §16a.101 et seq.

Kentucky Anti-Predatory Lending Statute, Ky. Rev. Stat. § 360.100 et seq.

Maine, An Act to Enhance Consumer Protections in Relation to Certain Mortgages (for loans closed prior to September 27, 2011), Me. Rev. Stat. Ann.  Tit. 9-A, §§ 8-103(1); 8-206(8);8-206A, as amended by Legislative Documents 1869 (2007), 2125 (2008) and 1439 (2009).




Maine   Consumer   Credit   Code   -   Truth-in-Lending, (for  loans  closed  on  or  after  September 27, 2011), Me. Rev. Stat. Ann. tit. 9-A, §§ 8-501 et seq., as amended from time to time.

Maryland Commercial Law, Md. Code Ann., Com. Law §§ 12-124.1; 12-127; 12- 409.1; 12-1029.

Maryland Regulations for Higher Priced Mortgage Loans, as promulgated under  the Maryland Mortgage Lender Law, Md. Code Ann., Fin. Instit. Code §§ 11-501  et seq.; Md. Code Regs. §§ 09.03.06.01 et seq.

Massachusetts High-Cost Mortgage Regulations, 209 CMR Parts 32 and 40, as amended from time to time.

Massachusetts Predatory Home Loan Practices Act, M.G.L. Chapter 183C, §§ 1 et  seq.

Massachusetts “Borrower’s Interest” Standard, M.G.L. Chapter 183, §28C.

Massachusetts Mortgage Lender and Broker Regulations, 940 CMR §800 (15-17).

Massachusetts Regulations for   Higher Priced Mortgage Loans, 209 CMR §§ 32.00 et.seq., as amended from time to time.

Massachusetts Subprime ARMs to First Time Homebuyers, M.G.L. Chapter 184, §17B.5.

Michigan Consumer Mortgage Protection Act, Mich. Stat. Ann. § 445-1631 et seq.

Minnesota Mortgage Originator and Service Licensing Act, § 58.137  et seq. (S.F. 2988 (2002)), as amended by House File 1004 (2007) and Senate File 988 (2007).

Nebraska Mortgage Bankers Registration and Licensing Act, Neb. Stat  § 45-702 et seq.

Nevada Anti-Predatory Lending Law, Assembly Bill No. 284 (2003) and Amended by Assembly Bill No. 440 (2007), codified as NRS § 598D.010 et seq.

New Jersey Home Ownership Security Act of 2002, NJ Stat. Ann. § C:46:10B-22  et seq., as amended from time to time.

New Mexico Home Loan Protection Act, Senate Bill 449 (Regular Session 2003), codified at NM Rev. Stat. § 58-21A-1 et seq. and as amended from time to time.

New York High-Cost Home Loan Regulations, 3 NYCCR Part 41 (2001).

New York High-Cost Home Loan Act, N.Y. Bank. L. Ch. 626., as codified in NY Bank. Law § 6-l, and as implemented by 3 NYCCR Part 41 as amended from time to time.

New York Subprime Home Loans Statute, NY Bank. Law § 6-m.

North Carolina Anti-Predatory Lending Law, N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 24-1.1A to 24- 10.2 and North Carolina Amendments to Anti-Predatory Lending Law, N.C. Gen.  Stat. §§ 24-9; 24-1.1(E)(a); 24-10.2(a), as amended from time to time.

Ohio  Anti-Predatory  Lending  Statute,  HB  386  as  amended  by  Senate  Bill  185  (2006), and as codified in various sections of the Ohio Code.

Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act, Ohio Rev.  Code  Ann.  §  1345.01,  as  implemented by Ohio Admin. Rules § 109 4-3-01 et seq.

City of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, Anti-Predatory Lending Ordinance, Ordinance  No. 72-2003 (PSH), Mun. Code §§ 757.01 et



seq.

Summit County, Ohio, Anti-Predatory Lending Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2004- 618, Muni. Code §§ 201.01 et seq.

Oklahoma Anti-Predatory Lending Law, House Bill No. 1574 (2003), as codified in various sections of Title 14A of the Oklahoma Consumer Credit Code.

Oklahoma Higher-Priced Mortgage Loans Law, Okla. Admin. Code §§ 160:45-9- 1 et seq.

Pennsylvania Consumer Equity Protection Act, 63 Pa. Cons. Stat. Ann. § 456.501  et seq.

Rhode Island Home Loan Protection Act,  R.I.  Gen.  L.  34-25.1-2 et  seq,  as  implemented  by  Emergency  Banking  Regulation  3  (2006)  and  Final  Banking  Regulation 3 (2007) and amended by Senate Bill 371 (2007).

City of Providence, Rhode Island, Anti-Predatory Lending Ordinance, Chapter 2006-33, Ordinance No. 245.

South Carolina High-Cost and Consumer Home Loans Act, S.C. Code § 37-23-10 et seq.

Tennessee Home Loan Protection Act, Tenn. H.R. 3597 (2006), as codified at Tenn.  Code Ann. §§ 45-20-101 et seq.

Texas High-Cost Home Loan Statute, Tx. Fin. Code Ann. § 343.201 et seq.

Section 50(a)(6), Article XVI of the Texas Constitution

Section 50(f)(2), Article XVI of the Texas Constitution

Utah Residential Mortgage Practices Amendments, Utah Code Ann. § 61-2c-102 et seq.

Utah High-Cost Home Loan Act, Utah Code § 61-2d-101 et seq.

Vermont Interest Act, 9 V.S.A. § 104, implemented by Regulation B-98-2.

Virginia Mortgage Lender and Broker Act (for loans originated prior to July 1, 2003), Va. Code Ann. §§ 6.1-413; 6.1-422; 6.1-428.

Virginia Mortgage Lender and Broker Act (for loans originated on or after July 1, 2003 to September 30, 2010, as amended), Va. Code Ann. §§ 6.1-411, 6.1-422.1, 6.1-425.1 and 6.1-425.2.

Virginia Mortgage Lender and Broker Act (for loans originated on or after October 1, 2010), Va. Code Ann. §§ 6.2-1600 et seq., as amended from time to time.

Virginia Senate Bill 797 (2008), effective July 1, 2008 (uncodified).

West Virginia Residential Mortgage Lender, Broker and Servicer Act, W.Va.  Code § 31-17 et seq.

Wisconsin Responsible High-Cost Mortgage Lending Act, Wis. Stat. § 428.202, as implemented by Wis. Admin. Code DFI-Bkg 46.01 et seq.






            Flood Insurance Testing


National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
Each mortgage loan will be reviewed to ensure adherence to flood insurance coverage requirements as outlined under the NFIP, including identification of flood zones and subsequent policy documentation for evidence of adequate coverage amounts.

Homeowner’s Flood Affordability Act (HFIAA)
Each mortgage loan made by an FDIC-supervised institution or servicer acting on its behalf shall require the escrow of all premiums and fess for flood insurance for any designated loan secured by residential improved real estate or a mobile home, made, increased, extended or renewed on or after January 1, 2016.

Frequency – Payable with same frequency as payments designated for the loans
Exceptions

Loan is an extension of credit primarily for business, commercial or agricultural purposes

Loan is in a subordinate position to a senior lien secured by the same residential improved real estate or mobile for which the borrower has obtained flood insurance

Flood Insurance coverage for the residential real estate is provided by a policy that

a.
Meets requirements

b.
Provided by a condominium association, cooperative or other applicable group and

c.
The premium for which is paid by the condominium associate, cooperative, homeowners association, or other group as a common expense.


            Misrepresentation and Third-Party Review


Validate that fraud reports and independent third-party property valuations reports are in the file. The review will consist of the following:

1) Misrepresentation Review and Valuation Review
Review on each loan to identify potential misrepresentations of income, employment, identity, occupancy, transaction and appraisal misrepresentation or other areas of potential misrepresentation. The Misrepresentation may include the following:


Signatures: Validate signature consistency across documents. To the extent imaged or hard copy files are provided, Consultant will utilize reasonable efforts to validate the consistency of signatures across documents.

Alerts: Assess credit report alerts for accuracy and potential issues.

Social Security Numbers: Compare SSN(s) across all file documents.

Document Integrity: Review for apparent alterations to loan documents. To the extent imaged or hard copy files are provided, Consultant will utilize reasonable review of alterations to the loan documents.

Data Consistency: Review the documents contained in the loan file for consistency of data.

Third Party Fraud Tools: To the extent a third party fraud tool is contained in the loan file, the Consultant will ensure high level or critical warnings are reviewed and addressed.


Independent Third-Party Values


Review each loan to determine whether a third party valuation product was required and if required, that the third party product value was compared to the original appraised value to identify a value variance and apply the appropriate rating agency grade after reviewing the required valuation products.  i) Consultant will perform the following steps.

Property is complete

Value is based on as-is condition or provides satisfactory completion of all material conditions including inspections, licenses, and certifications (including certificates of occupancy) to be made or issued with respect to all occupied portions of the mortgaged property and with respect to the use and occupancy of the same, have been made or obtained from the appropriate authorities.

Property is described in average or better condition

No apparent appraiser independence violation statements

Appraisal addresses any adverse comments

Appraisal is completed on appropriate GSE Forms

Appraisal contains required attachments.

Appraiser was appropriately licensed at the time the appraisal was signed


If the valuation vendor des not supply the updated valuation product directly to the Consultant, the Client will authorize the valuation vendor to issue an attestation with sufficient information for the Consultant to determine the correct valuation product was utilized to verify the accuracy of the origination appraisal.

Value Review Disclaimer

The individuals performing the above procedures are not person providing valuations for the purpose of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (“USPAP”) or necessarily licensed as appraiser under Federal or State law, and the services being performed do not constitute appraisal reviews for the purposes of USPAP or Federal or State law.

OpusCMC makes no representation or warranty as to the value of the mortgaged property, notwithstanding that Opus may have reviewed the valuation information for reasonableness.

OpusCMC is not an Appraisal Management Company (“AMC”) and therefore does not opine on the actual value of the underlying property.

OpusCMC is not a creditor within the meaning of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (“ECOA”) or other lending laws and regulations, and therefore OpusCMC will not have and communications with or responsibility to any individual concerning property valuations.


Properties in FEMA declared disaster zones.
If a FEMA declared disaster occurs after the inspection date on the appraisal, Consultant will review the file to determine if an exterior inspection to ensure:

No apparent damage to the property

Property appears to be occupied







            Data Compare


Client will provide a data tape with the following data fields and Consultant will compare the field to the applicable source document and report any variance


Appraised Value

CLTV

DTI

FICO

Interest Only

Interest Rate

Loan Term

Loan Purpose

LTV

Occupancy

Original Balance

Property Address

Property City

Property State

Property Type

Sales Price

Second Mortgage Lien Amount

Self Employed

Units

Zip Code

Loan Type

QM Status






            Rating Agency Grading Criteria


Fitch Ratings Grading Criteria
Grading shall be provided for each exception, each exception category and holistically for each loan. The methodology for the application of the RMBS grading as defined by Fitch in their current industry publications as updated from time to time.

Moody’s Investor Services Grading Criteria
Grading shall be provided for each exception, each exception category and holistically for each loan. The methodology for the application of the RMBS grading as defined by Moody’s in their current industry publications as updated from time to time.

Kroll Bond Rating Agency LLC Grading Criteria
Grading shall be provided for each exception, each exception category and holistically for each loan. The methodology for the application of the RMBS grading as defined by Kroll in their current industry publications as updated from time to time.

S&P Global Ratings Grading Criteria
Grading shall be provided for each exception, each exception category and holistically for each loan. The methodology for the application of the RMBS grading as defined by Standard & Poor’s in their current industry publications and updated from time to time.

DBRS Morningstar Grading Criteria
Grading shall be provided for each exception, each exception category and holistically for each loan. The methodology for the application of the RMBS grading as defined by DBRS in their current industry publications and updated from time to time.


            OpusCMC Grading Criteria


1) OpusCMC Grading Criteria
Grading shall be provided for each exception, each exception category and holistically for each loan. The following grading is not intended for securitization reviews and OpusCMC will not issue a Rating Agency Narrative, Reliance or Form ABS Due Diligence 15E if Client elects to utilize the following grading criteria. The methodology for the application of grading is defined by OpusCMC and updated from time to time shall be determined as follows:

OpusCMC Credit Grades


Level 1 Credit Grade Definition: Loan was originated in accordance with the mortgage loan originator underwriting guidelines without exception.

Level 2 Credit Grade Definition: Loan was originated in substantial compliance with the originator's underwriting guidelines and there are sufficient compensating factors for any exceptions.

Level 3 Credit Grade Definition: Loan was not originated in substantial compliance with the originator's underwriting guidelines and there are insufficient compensating factors for the exceptions or is missing material documentation.


OpusCMC Property Grades


Level 1 Property Grade Definition: Property value appears to be within 10% of original appraised amount and there are no material deficiencies in the appraisal process.

Level 2 Property Grade Definition: Property value appears to be within 10% of original appraised amount, but minor issues in the appraisal process were identified.

Level 3 Property Grade Definition: Property value does not appear to fall within 10% of the original appraised value and/or



material deficiencies exist with respect to the appraisal process or the file is missing material documentation.


OpusCMC Compliance Grades


Level 1 Compliance Grade Definition: Loan complies with all applicable laws and regulations reviewed under the applicable scope of work.

Level 2 Compliance Grade Definition: There are minor issues regarding legal and/or regulatory compliance but such issues do not represent risks to the enforceability of the borrower's obligation under the loan documents and will not result in assignee liability to the investor.

Level 3 Compliance Grade Definition: Loan is not in compliance with laws and regulations reviewed under the applicable scope of work or the loan is missing material documentation.


            REDACTED INFORMATION



Borrower Name

Co-Borrower Name

SSNs

Property Address, City, County, MSA, Zip

Mailing Address

Account Number, including Originator and Servicer Loan Number

Origination Date

Names of Borrowers or any other Individuals

Company and Entity Names

Financial Institution Names

Job Position Titles

Any Address

Any Location Information (other than state), including City, County, MSA and Zip

Account Numbers of any type

Insurance Claim Numbers

Insurance Policy Numbers

Foreclosure Action dates and Case Numbers

Bankruptcy Action dates and Case Numbers

Any reference that would allow the identification of the location of a property (e.g. neighborhood, body of water, schools, major highways)





Pool Details





























Tape Discrepancies

Data Element
Count
Accuracy
Application Date
0
100.00%
Appraised Value
0
100.00%
Borrower Last Name
0
100.00%
Borrower First Name
0
100.00%
CLTV
106
77.92%
DTI
7
98.54%
Escrow Indicator
41
91.45%
FICO
88
81.67%
Final Reviewed QM Status
7
98.54%
First Payment Date
0
100.00%
Interest Rate
0
100.00%
Loan Purpose
0
100.00%
Loan Term
0
100.00%
Loan Type
0
100.00%
LTV
104
78.33%
Maturity Date
1
99.79%
Note Date
7
98.54%
Originator Doc Type
18
96.25%
Occupancy
23
95.21%
Original Loan Amount
96
80.00%
Original P&I
0
100.00%
Original Payment
0
100.00%
Property Address
0
100.00%
Property City
1
99.79%
Property County
0
100.00%
Property State
0
100.00%
Property Type
6
98.75%
Qualifying FICO
0
100.00%
Sales Price
0
100.00%
Self Employed
0
100.00%
Units
0
100.00%
Zip Code
3
99.38%
Total Loans
480
 













Loan Grading Definitions

Credit

S&P
Moody’s
Fitch
Kroll
DBRS
Definition
A
A
A
 A
 A
Loan conforms to all applicable guidelines, no conditions noted
B
B
B
 B
 B
Loan does not meet every applicable credit guideline.  However, most of the loan characteristics are within the guidelines and there are documented and significant compensating factors
C
C
C
 C
 C
The loan does not meet every applicable credit guideline, and most of the loan characteristics are outside of guidelines; or there are weak or no compensating factors
D
D
D
 D
 D
The loan file is missing critical documentation required to perform the review


Compliance

S&P
Moody’s
Kroll
DBRS
Definition
A
A
A
A
The loan was originated in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local predatory and high cost, TILA, and Regulation Z laws and regulations
B
B
B
B
The loan was originated in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local predatory and high cost, TILA, and Regulation Z laws and regulations; however, minor evidentiary issue(s) exist
C
C
C
C
The includes material violation(s) with applicable federal, state, and local predatory and high cost, TILA, and Regulation Z laws and regulations
D
D
D
D
The loan file is missing critical documentation required to perform the review

Fitch
Definition
A
The loan was originated in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local predatory and high cost, TILA, and Regulation Z laws and regulations
B
The loan is in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and a benefit to the borrower is present and documented
C
The includes material violation(s) with applicable federal, state, and local predatory and high cost, TILA, and Regulation Z laws and regulations
D
The loan file is missing critical documentation required to perform the review








Property Valuation

Moody’s
Fitch
Kroll
DBRS
Definition
A
A
 A
 A
Value is within a 10% variance of third party product. Appraisal meets lender guidelines. Subject property is 100% complete. Property condition is average or better. Standard GSE form was utilized. Appraiser is licensed. Appraisal is complete.
B
B
 B
 B
Meets all terms for an A, but property requires cosmetic or minor repairs that do not affect value or habitability
C
C
 C
 C
Any of the following items: Origination value and third party valuation product value has a variance of 10% or greater, cannot validate value, property is incomplete, property condition is less than average, GSE form was not utilized, and/or the appraisal and/or does not meet guidelines
D
D
 D
 D
The loan file was missing the appraisal and/or other valuations products needed to complete the review


S&P
Definition
A
First Level Review Value is within a 10% variance to the original appraisal. Appraisal meets lender guidelines. Subject property is 100% complete. Property condition is average or better. Standard GSE form was utilized. Appraiser is licensed. Appraisal is complete.
B
First Level Review Value is greater than a 10% variance to the original appraisal but the second level review value is within 10% variance of the original appraised value. In addition, property requires cosmetic or minor repairs that do not affect value or habitability
C
Any of the following items: Second Level Review Value is greater than a 10% variance to the original appraisal, cannot validate value, property is incomplete, property condition is less than average, GSE form was not utilized, and/or the appraisal and/or does not meet guidelines
D
The loan file was missing the appraisal and/or other valuations products needed to complete the review













Loan Review Findings

The following summarizes Consultant’s initial and final loan securitization and event grades assigned to the final reviewed loan pool and reported in the Agency Grading Report dated November 27, 2023.































Loans Reviewed (480)



72981421
72981662
72981527
72981414
72981296
72982174
72981973
72981385
72981344
72982083
72981484
72981656
72981843
72982116
72981879
72981910
72981591
72981949
72981981
72981307
72981903
72982197
72982169
72982208
72981332
72981948
72982036
72982143
72981847
72982109
72982056
72981263
72981521
72981934
72981529
72981342
72981579
72981785
72981562
72981371
72981425
72981366
72981507
72981980
72981375
72981758
72981722
72981630
72981373
72981472
72981684
72982166
72981926
72981586
72981982
72981674
72981696
72981748
72981326
72981624
72981459
72981909
72981283
72981793
72981629
72981817
72982032
72982008
72981668
72981597
72981667
72981893
72981309
72982107
72981244
72981619
72981907
72981955
72981664
72982094
72981858
72981716
72981889
72981871
72981995
72981952
72981581
72981860
72981615
72981253
72981457
72981699
72981368
72982183
72981433
72981852
72981543
72981303
72982024
72982214
72981645
72981272
72981878
72981800
72981262
72981742
72981419
72981607
72981956
72981649
72981465
72981767
72981891
72982181
72982074
72981526
72981914
72982139
72981989
72981300
72981671
72981340
72981268
72981306
72981637
72981950
72981237
72982046
72982152
72981939
72981987
72981377
72981436
72982077
72981452
72981328
72982210
72981688
72981996
72982201
72981405
72981672
72981857
72981288
72981936
72981324
72982014
72981746
72981239
72981308
72981738
72982088
72982126
72981398
72981733
72981334
72981491
72981768
72981897
72981409
72982082
72982190
72982019
72981277
72981634
72981616
72981830
72981399
72982017
72981293
72982175
72981692
72982144
72982148
72981522
72981801
72982033
72981567
72982207
72981339
72981441
72981523
72981724
72981571
72981849
72981427
72982203
72981726
72981829
72981289
72981392
72981762
72981284
72981727
72981775
72981635
72982128
72981640
72981347
72981886
72982022
72981477
72981966
72981916
72982067
72982076
72981538
72981859
72981429
72981856


72981461
72981460
72981694
72981279
72981592
72982048
72981951
72982018
72981772
72981938
72981780
72981693
72981802
72981805
72981822
72981650
72981276
72981882
72981500
72981946
72981572
72981434
72981271
72982193
72982009
72982219
72981566
72981773
72982004
72981498
72981463
72982034
72982057
72981518
72981779
72982080
72981238
72982147
72981580
72981329
72981828
72981403
72981458
72982136
72982025
72981810
72982158
72981480
72982113
72982150
72981887
72981714
72982162
72981410
72981568
72982086
72981869
72981311
72981711
72981778
72981233
72981473
72982229
72982198
72981660
72982125
72981954
72981881
72982217
72981763
72982220
72981280
72981653
72981647
72981270
72981314
72981862
72981428
72981453
72981646
72981612
72981921
72981731
72981908
72982160
72981589
72981796
72981770
72981349
72981503
72982170
72981514
72981961
72981707
72981969
72981665
72982177
72982059
72981975
72981494
72981393
72981631
72981553
72982085
72981489
72981549
72981836
72981866
72981752
72981486
72981755
72981861
72981437
72981595
72982156
72982202
72981240
72981821
72981363
72982090
72981396
72981855
72981604
72982215
72981809
72981756
72981424
72981686
72981651
72981360
72981601
72982134
72981864
72981977
72981362
72981379
72981294
72981327
72981251
72981670
72981310
72981555
72981475
72981620
72981295
72981868
72982050
72981884
72981513
72981957
72981918
72981968
72981287
72981734
72982164
72982016
72982045
72982069
72981834
72981771
72981622
72981231
72981944
72981599
72982054
72981658
72981706
72981608
72981888
72981816
72981481
72982228
72982184
72981374
72982212
72981325
72982002
72981356
72981787
72981786
72981577
72981542
72981940
72982115
72982084
72981970
72982118
72981260
72981689
72982020
72981525
72981911
72982075
72981680
72981338
72982092
72982110
72981919
72981924
72981636
72981709
72981900
72981814
72981835
72981353
72981654
72982187
72981369
72981986
72981336
72982097
72981557
72981673
72982072
72982010
72982003
72981606
72982192
72981701
72981546
72981669
72981417
72981333
72981605
72981482
72981790
72981331
72981355
72982102
72981873


72981474
72981913
72981867
72981844
72981401
72981754
72982137
72981305
72981313
72981490
72981250
72982061
72981729
72981593
72981927
72981720
72981407
72981301
72981739
72981792
72981850
72981558
72981499
72981388
72981235
72981863
72982223
72982180
72982047
72981312
72981321
72981483
72982030
72981972
72982035
72981298
72981760
72981443
72981971
72981875



 If you have any questions, please contact Uriah Clavier at Uriah.Clavier@opuscmc.com