Mr Cooper Group Inc (COOP)

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Nice article with an even more interesting conclusion. As far as we know WAMU SPE's did retain ownership interests, thus making them more likely to qualify for Safe Harbor protections, based on this article.



QUOTE: "The Krol decision is an important decision for participants in the CMBS market. First, the decision is further support that Section 546(e)’s safe harbor provisions apply where financial institutions act simply as a mere conduit for funds. Under the majority approach, as adopted by the Krol court, a financial institution does not need to acquire any ownership interest in the funds in order to qualify for the safe harbor protections. Second, the Krol decision recognizes the economic reality of CMBS transactions, and brings within the protection of Section 546(e) loan payments where the loan has been collateralized. Third, the decision provides more security for CMBS investors since it increases the scope of the safe harbor protections of Section 546(e)."