Common use of Liability of Servicer; Indemnification Clause in Contracts

Liability of Servicer; Indemnification. (a) The Servicer shall not be relieved of its obligations under this Agreement notwithstanding any Sub-Servicing Agreement or any of the provisions of this Agreement relating to agreements or arrangements between the Servicer and a Sub-Servicer and the Servicer shall be obligated to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if it alone were servicing and administering the Home Equity Loans. The Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with a Sub-Servicer for indemnification of the Servicer by such Sub-Servicer; provided, however, that nothing contained in such Sub-Servicing Agreement shall be deemed to limit or modify this Agreement. (b) The Servicer (except The Chase Manhattan Bank if it is required to succeed the Servicer hereunder) agrees to indemnify and hold the Trustee, the Certificate Insurer and each Owner harmless against any and all claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, legal fees and related costs, judgments, and any other costs, fees and expenses that the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer and any Owner may sustain in any way related to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties and service the Home Equity Loans in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. The Servicer shall immediately notify the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer and each Owner if a claim is made by a third party with respect to this Agreement, and the Servicer shall assume (with the consent of the Trustee and the Certificate Insurer) the defense of any such claim and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including reasonable counsel fees, and promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered against the Servicer, the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer and/or Owner in respect of such claim. The Trustee shall, in accordance with instructions received from the Servicer, reimburse the Servicer only from amounts otherwise distributable on the Class R Certificates for all amounts advanced by it pursuant to the preceding sentence, except when a final nonpayable adjudication determines that the claim relates directly to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties in compliance with the Agreement. The provisions of this Section 8.05(b) shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the payment of the outstanding Certificates.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Imc Home Equity Loan Trust 1998-3), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Imc Home Equity Loan Trust 1997-7)

Liability of Servicer; Indemnification. (a) The Servicer shall not be relieved of its obligations under this Agreement notwithstanding any Sub-Servicing Agreement or any of the provisions of this Agreement relating Subject to agreements or arrangements between the Servicer and a Sub-Servicer and the Servicer shall be obligated to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if it alone were servicing and administering the Home Equity Loans. The Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with a Sub-Servicer for indemnification of the Servicer by such Sub-Servicer; provided, however, that nothing contained in such Sub-Servicing Agreement shall be deemed to limit or modify this Agreement. clause (b) The below and Section 6.03, the Servicer (except The Chase Manhattan Bank the Securities Administrator if it is required to succeed the Servicer hereunder) agrees to indemnify indemnifies and hold holds the Trustee, the Certificate Securities Administrator, the NIMS Insurer and the Depositor (and their respective officers, directors and Affiliates) and each Owner Certificateholder harmless against any and all claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable legal fees and related costs, judgments, and any other costs, fees and expenses that the Trustee, the Securities Administrator, the Depositor, the Certificate NIMS Insurer and any Owner Certificateholder may sustain in any way related to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties and service the Home Equity Mortgage Loans in compliance with the terms of this AgreementServicing Standards. The Servicer shall immediately notify the Trustee, the Securities Administrator, the Depositor, the Certificate NIMS Insurer and each Owner Certificateholder if a claim is made by a third party with respect to this Agreementthat may result in such claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, legal fees or related costs, judgments, or any other costs, fees and expenses, and the Servicer shall assume (with the consent of the Trustee and the Certificate InsurerSecurities Administrator) the defense of any such claim and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including reasonable counsel fees, and promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered against the Servicer, the Trustee, the Securities Administrator, the Depositor, the Certificate NIMS Insurer and/or Owner Certificateholder in respect of such claim. The Trustee shall, in accordance with instructions received from the Servicer, reimburse the Servicer only from amounts otherwise distributable on the Class R Certificates for all amounts advanced by it pursuant to the preceding sentence, except when a final nonpayable adjudication determines that the claim relates directly to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties in compliance with the Agreement. The provisions of this Section 8.05(b) 3.24 shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the payment of the outstanding Certificates. (b) None of the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer, the Servicer, or any of the directors, officers, employees or agents of the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer or the Servicer shall be under any liability to the Trust Fund or the Certificateholders for any action taken, or for refraining from the taking of any action, in good faith pursuant to this Agreement, or for errors in judgment; provided, however, that this provision shall not protect the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer or the Servicer or any such Person against any breach of warranties or representations made herein, or against any specific liability imposed on the Servicer for a breach of the Servicing Standard, or against any liability which would otherwise be imposed by reason of its respective willful misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence in the performance of its duties or by reasons of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. The Depositor, the NIMS Insurer, the Servicer and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer or the Servicer, may rely in good faith on any document of any kind which, prima facie, is properly executed and submitted by any appropriate Person with respect to any matters arising hereunder. The Depositor, the NIMS Insurer, the Servicer and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer or the Servicer shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Trust Fund against any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action relating to this Agreement or the Certificates, other than any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action incurred by reason of its respective misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence, a breach of a representation or warranty hereunder or (in the case of the Servicer) a breach of the Servicing Standard in the performance of its respective duties or by reason of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. Neither the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer nor the Servicer shall be under any obligation to appear in, prosecute or defend any legal action unless such action is related to its respective duties under this Agreement and in its opinion does not expose it to any expense or liability; provided, however, that each of the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer and the Servicer may in its discretion undertake any action related to its obligations hereunder which it may deem necessary or desirable with respect to this Agreement and the rights and duties of the parties hereto and the interests of the Certificateholders hereunder. The Servicer's right to indemnity or reimbursement pursuant to this Section shall survive any resignation or termination of the Servicer pursuant to Section 6.04 or 7.01 with respect to any losses, expenses, costs or liabilities arising prior to such resignation or termination (or arising from events that occurred prior to such resignation or termination). In such event, unless the Depositor or the Servicer acts without the consent of Holders of Certificates entitled to at least 51% of the Voting Rights, the legal expenses and costs of such action and any liability resulting therefrom (except any loss, liability or expense incurred by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of duties hereunder or by reason of reckless disregard of obligations and duties hereunder) shall be expenses, costs and liabilities of the Trust Fund, and the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer and the Servicer shall be entitled to be reimbursed therefor from the Collection Account as and to the extent provided in Section 3.05, any such right of reimbursement being prior to the rights of the Certificateholders to receive any amount in the Collection Account.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Wells Fargo Asset Securities Corp), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Wells Fargo Home Equity Asset-Backed Securities 2004-2 Trust)

Liability of Servicer; Indemnification. (a) The Servicer shall not be relieved of its obligations under this Agreement notwithstanding any Sub-Servicing Agreement or any of the provisions of this Agreement relating to agreements or arrangements between the Servicer and a Sub-Servicer and the Servicer shall be obligated to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if it alone were servicing and administering the Home Equity Loans. The Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with a Sub-Servicer for indemnification of the Servicer by such Sub-Servicer; provided, however, that Servicer and nothing contained in such Sub-Servicing Agreement shall be deemed to limit or modify this Agreement. (b) The Servicer (except The Chase Manhattan Bank Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company if it is required to succeed the Servicer hereunder) agrees to indemnify and hold the Trustee, the Master Servicer, the Certificate Insurer and each Owner harmless against any and all claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, legal fees and related costs, judgments, and any other costs, fees and expenses that the Trustee, the DepositorCertificate Insurer, the Certificate Insurer Master Servicer and any Owner may sustain in any way related to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties and service the Home Equity Loans in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. The Servicer shall immediately notify the Trustee, the DepositorCertificate Insurer, the Certificate Insurer Master Servicer and each Owner if a claim is made by a third party with respect to this Agreement, and the Servicer shall assume (with the consent of the Trustee Trustee, the Master Servicer and the Certificate Insurer) the defense of any such claim and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including reasonable counsel fees, and promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered against the Servicer, the Trustee, the DepositorCertificate Insurer, the Certificate Insurer Master Servicer and/or Owner in respect of such claim. The Trustee shallmay, in accordance with instructions received from the Servicerif necessary, reimburse the Servicer only from amounts otherwise distributable on the Class R C Certificates for all amounts advanced by it pursuant to the preceding sentence, sentence except when a final nonpayable adjudication determines that the claim relates directly to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties service and administer the Home Equity Loans in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. The provisions of this Section 8.05(b) 8.05 shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the payment of the outstanding Certificates.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Contisecurities Asset Funding Corp), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Contimortgage Home Equity Trust 1999-1)

Liability of Servicer; Indemnification. (a) The Servicer shall not be relieved of its obligations under this Agreement notwithstanding any Sub-Servicing Agreement or any of the provisions of this Agreement relating Subject to agreements or arrangements between the Servicer and a Sub-Servicer and the Servicer shall be obligated to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if it alone were servicing and administering the Home Equity Loans. The Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with a Sub-Servicer for indemnification of the Servicer by such Sub-Servicer; provided, however, that nothing contained in such Sub-Servicing Agreement shall be deemed to limit or modify this Agreement. clause (b) The below and Section 6.03, the Servicer (except The Chase Manhattan Bank the Trustee if it is required to succeed the Servicer hereunder) agrees to indemnify indemnifies and hold holds the Trustee, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and each Owner the Trust Fund harmless against any and all claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable legal fees and related costs, judgments, and any other costs, fees and expenses that the Trustee, the Depositor, Depositor and the Certificate Insurer and any Owner Trust Fund may sustain in any way related to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties and service the Home Equity Mortgage Loans in compliance with the terms of this AgreementServicing Standards. The Servicer shall immediately notify the Trustee, Trustee and the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer and each Owner Depositor if a claim is made by a third party with respect to this Agreementthat may result in such claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, legal fees or related costs, judgments, or any other costs, fees and expenses, and the Servicer shall assume (with the consent of the Trustee and the Certificate InsurerTrustee) the defense of any such claim and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including reasonable counsel fees, and promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered against the Servicer, the Trustee, the Depositor, Depositor and/or the Certificate Insurer and/or Owner Trust Fund in respect of such claim. The Trustee shall, in accordance with instructions received from the Servicer, reimburse the Servicer only from amounts otherwise distributable on the Class R Certificates for all amounts advanced by it pursuant to the preceding sentence, except when a final nonpayable adjudication determines that the claim relates directly to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties in compliance with the Agreement. The provisions of this Section 8.05(b) 3.26 shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the payment of the outstanding Certificates. (b) None of the Depositor, the Servicer, or any of the directors, officers, employees or agents of the Depositor or the Servicer shall be under any liability to the Trust Fund or the Certificateholders for any action taken, or for refraining from the taking of any action, in good faith pursuant to this Agreement, or for errors in judgment; provided, however, that this provision shall not protect the Depositor or the Servicer or any such Person against any breach of warranties or representations made by such party herein, or against any specific liability imposed on the Servicer for a breach of the Servicing Standard, or against any liability which would otherwise be imposed by reason of its respective willful misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence in the performance of its duties or by reasons of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor or the Servicer, may rely in good faith on any document of any kind which, prima facie, is properly executed and submitted by any appropriate Person with respect to any matters arising hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor or the Servicer shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Trust against any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action relating to this Agreement or the Certificates, other than any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action incurred by reason of its respective misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence, a breach of a representation or warranty made by such party hereunder or (in the case of the Servicer) a breach of the Servicing Standard in the performance of its respective duties or by reason of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. Neither the Depositor nor the Servicer shall be under any obligation to appear in, prosecute or defend any legal action unless such action is related to its respective duties under this Agreement and in its opinion does not expose it to any expense or liability; provided, however, that the Depositor or the Servicer may in their discretion undertake any action related to their obligations hereunder which they may deem necessary or desirable with respect to this Agreement and the rights and duties of the parties hereto and the interests of the Certificateholders hereunder.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Abfc Asset Backed Certificates Series 2002-Nc1)

Liability of Servicer; Indemnification. (a) The Servicer shall not be relieved of its obligations under this Agreement notwithstanding any Sub-Servicing Agreement or any of the provisions of this Agreement relating Subject to agreements or arrangements between the Servicer and a Sub-Servicer and the Servicer shall be obligated to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if it alone were servicing and administering the Home Equity Loans. The Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with a Sub-Servicer for indemnification of the Servicer by such Sub-Servicer; provided, however, that nothing contained in such Sub-Servicing Agreement shall be deemed to limit or modify this Agreement. clause (b) The below and Section 6.03, the Servicer (except The Chase Manhattan Bank the Trustee if it is required to succeed the Servicer hereunder) agrees to indemnify indemnifies and hold holds the Trustee, the Certificate Insurer Seller, the Depositor and each Owner Certificateholder harmless against any and all claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable legal fees and related costs, judgments, and any other costs, fees and expenses that the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and any Owner Certificateholder may sustain in any way related to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties and service the Home Equity Mortgage Loans in compliance with the terms of this AgreementServicing Standards. The Servicer shall immediately notify the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and each Owner Certificateholder if a claim is made by a third party with respect to this Agreementthat may result in such claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, legal fees or related costs, judgments, or any other costs, fees and expenses, and the Servicer shall assume (with the consent of the Trustee and the Certificate InsurerTrustee) the defense of any such claim and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including reasonable counsel fees, and promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered against the Servicer, the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and/or Owner Certificateholder in respect of such claim. The Trustee shall, in accordance with instructions received from the Servicer, reimburse the Servicer only from amounts otherwise distributable on the Class R Certificates for all amounts advanced by it pursuant to the preceding sentence, except when a final nonpayable adjudication determines that the claim relates directly to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties in compliance with the Agreement. The provisions of this Section 8.05(b) 3.26 shall survive the termination of this Agreement Agreement, the termination of the Servicer or the Trustee and the payment of the outstanding Certificates. (b) None of the Depositor, the Seller, the Servicer, or any of the directors, officers, employees or agents of the Depositor, the Seller or the Servicer shall be under any liability to the Trust Fund or the Certificateholders for any action taken, or for refraining from the taking of any action, in good faith pursuant to this Agreement, or for errors in judgment; provided, however, that this provision shall not protect the Depositor, the Seller or the Servicer or any such Person against any breach of warranties or representations made herein, or against any specific liability imposed on the Servicer for a breach of the Servicing Standard, or against any liability which would otherwise be imposed by reason of its respective willful misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence in the performance of its duties or by reasons of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer, the Seller and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor, the Seller or the Servicer, may rely in good faith on any document of any kind which, prima facie, is properly executed and submitted by any appropriate Person with respect to any matters arising hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer, the Seller, and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor, the Seller or the Servicer shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Trust Fund against any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action relating to this Agreement or the Certificates, other than any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action incurred by reason of its respective misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence, a breach of a representation or warranty hereunder or (in the case of the Servicer) a breach of the Servicing Standard in the performance of its respective duties or by reason of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. Neither the Depositor, the Seller nor the Servicer shall be under any obligation to appear in, prosecute or defend any legal action unless such action is related to its respective duties under this Agreement and in its opinion does not expose it to any expense or liability; provided, however, that the Depositor, the Seller or the Servicer may in its discretion undertake any action related to its obligations hereunder which it may deem necessary or desirable with respect to this Agreement and the rights and duties of the parties hereto and the interests of the Certificateholders hereunder.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust Inc)

Liability of Servicer; Indemnification. (a) The Servicer shall not be relieved of its obligations under this Agreement notwithstanding any Sub-Servicing Agreement or any of the provisions of this Agreement relating Subject to agreements or arrangements between the Servicer and a Sub-Servicer and the Servicer shall be obligated to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if it alone were servicing and administering the Home Equity Loans. The Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with a Sub-Servicer for indemnification of the Servicer by such Sub-Servicer; provided, however, that nothing contained in such Sub-Servicing Agreement shall be deemed to limit or modify this Agreement. clause (b) The Servicer (except The Chase Manhattan Bank if it is required to succeed below and Section 4.03, the Servicer hereunder) agrees to indemnify indemnifies and hold holds the Trustee, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and each Owner Certificateholder harmless against any and all claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable legal fees and related costs, judgments, and any other costs, fees and expenses that the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and any Owner Certificateholder may sustain in any way related to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties and service the Home Equity Mortgage Loans in compliance with the Servicing Standards, the terms of this AgreementAgreement and the terms of the Mortgage Notes. The Servicer shall immediately notify the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and each Owner Certificateholder if a claim is made by a third party with respect to this Agreementthat may result in such claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, legal fees or related costs, judgments, or any other costs, fees and expenses, and the Servicer shall assume (with the consent of the Trustee and the Certificate InsurerDepositor) the defense of any such claim and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including reasonable counsel fees, and promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered against the Servicer, the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and/or Owner Certificateholder in respect of such claim. The Trustee shall, in accordance with instructions received from the Servicer, reimburse the Servicer only from amounts otherwise distributable on the Class R Certificates for all amounts advanced by it pursuant to the preceding sentence, except when a final nonpayable adjudication determines that the claim relates directly to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties in compliance with the Agreement. The provisions of this Section 8.05(b) 2.26 shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the payment of the outstanding Certificates. The indemnification obligations under this Section 2.26(a) shall not be assumed by the Trustee in its role as successor Servicer. (b) None of the Depositor, the Servicer, or any of the directors, officers, employees or agents of the Depositor or the Servicer shall be under any liability to the Trust Fund or the Certificateholders for any action taken, or for refraining from the taking of any action, in good faith pursuant to this Agreement, or for errors in judgment; provided, however, that this provision shall not protect the Depositor or the Servicer or any such Person against any breach of warranties or representations made herein, or against any specific liability imposed on the Servicer for a breach of the Servicing Standard, or against any liability which would otherwise be imposed by reason of its respective willful misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence in the performance of its duties or by reasons of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor or the Servicer may rely in good faith on any document of any kind which, prima facie, is properly executed and submitted by any appropriate Person with respect to any matters arising hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor or the Servicer shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Trust Fund against any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action relating to this Agreement or the Certificates, other than any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action incurred by reason of its respective misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence, a breach of a representation or warranty hereunder or (in the case of the Servicer) a breach of the Servicing Standard in the performance of its respective duties or by reason of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. Neither the Depositor nor the Servicer shall be under any obligation to appear in, prosecute or defend any legal action unless such action is related to its respective duties under this Agreement and in its opinion does not expose it to any expense or liability; provided, however, that the Depositor or the Servicer may in its discretion undertake any action related to its obligations hereunder which it may deem necessary or desirable with respect to this Agreement and the rights and duties of the parties hereto and the interests of the Certificateholders hereunder.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Abs Capital I Inc Trust Series 2004-Sd1)

Liability of Servicer; Indemnification. (a) The Servicer shall not be relieved of its obligations under this Agreement notwithstanding any Sub-Servicing Agreement or any of the provisions of this Agreement relating Subject to agreements or arrangements between the Servicer and a Sub-Servicer and the Servicer shall be obligated to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if it alone were servicing and administering the Home Equity Loans. The Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with a Sub-Servicer for indemnification of the Servicer by such Sub-Servicer; provided, however, that nothing contained in such Sub-Servicing Agreement shall be deemed to limit or modify this Agreement. clause (b) The below and Section 6.03, the Servicer (except The Chase Manhattan Bank the Trustee if it is required to succeed the Servicer hereunder) agrees to indemnify indemnifies and hold holds the Trustee, the Certificate Depositor, the NIMS Insurer and each Owner the Trust Fund harmless against any and all third party claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable legal fees and related costs, judgments, and any other costs, fees and expenses that the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate NIMS Insurer and any Owner the Trust Fund may sustain in any way related to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties and service the Home Equity Mortgage Loans in compliance with the terms Servicing Standard, including, but not limited to the Servicer’s obligation to deliver any information, report, certification, accountants’ letter or other material required to comply with Regulation AB or (b) any material breach by the Servicer or any of this Agreementthe representations and warranties contained in Section 2.05. The Servicer shall immediately notify the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate NIMS Insurer and each Owner the Depositor if a claim is made by a third party with respect to this Agreementthat may result in such claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, legal fees or related costs, judgments, or any other costs, fees and expenses, and the Servicer shall assume (with the consent of the Trustee and the Certificate InsurerTrustee) the defense of any such claim and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including reasonable counsel fees, and promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered against the Servicer, the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate NIMS Insurer and/or Owner the Trust Fund in respect of such claim. The Trustee shall, in accordance with instructions received from the Servicer, reimburse the Servicer only from amounts otherwise distributable on the Class R Certificates for all amounts advanced by it pursuant to the preceding sentence, except when a final nonpayable adjudication determines that the claim relates directly to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties in compliance with the Agreement. The provisions of this Section 8.05(b) 3.26 shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the payment of the outstanding Certificates. (b) None of the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer, the Servicer, or any of the directors, officers, employees or agents of the Depositor or the Servicer shall be under any liability to the Trust Fund or the Certificateholders for any action taken, or for refraining from the taking of any action, in good faith pursuant to this Agreement, or for errors in judgment; provided, however, that this provision shall not protect the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer or the Servicer or any such Person against any breach of warranties or representations made by such party herein, or against any specific liability imposed on the Servicer for a breach of the Servicing Standard and/or this Agreement, or against any liability which would otherwise be imposed by reason of its respective willful misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence in the performance of its duties or by reasons of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. The Depositor, the NIMS Insurer, the Servicer and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer or the Servicer, may rely in good faith on any document of any kind which, prima facie, is properly executed and submitted by any appropriate Person with respect to any matters arising hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer, the NIMS Insurer and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor, the Servicer or the NIMS Insurer shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Trust against any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action relating to this Agreement or the Certificates, other than any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action incurred by reason of its respective misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence, a breach of a representation or warranty made by such party hereunder or (in the case of the Servicer) a breach of the Servicing Standard in the performance of its respective duties or by reason of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. Neither the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer, nor the Servicer shall be under any obligation to appear in, prosecute or defend any legal action unless such action is related to its respective duties under this Agreement and in its opinion does not expose it to any expense or liability; provided, however, that the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer or the Servicer may in their discretion undertake any action related to their obligations hereunder which they may deem necessary or desirable with respect to this Agreement and the rights and duties of the parties hereto and the interests of the Certificateholders hereunder. The Servicer’s right to indemnity or reimbursement pursuant to this Section shall survive any resignation or termination of the Servicer pursuant to Section 6.04 or 7.01 with respect to any losses, expenses, costs or liabilities arising prior to such resignation or termination (or arising from events that occurred prior to such resignation or termination).

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (ABFC 2006-Opt2 Trust)

Liability of Servicer; Indemnification. (a) The Servicer shall not be relieved of its obligations under this Agreement Indenture notwithstanding any Sub-Servicing Agreement or any of the provisions of this Agreement Indenture relating to agreements or arrangements between the Servicer and a Sub-Servicer and the Servicer shall be obligated to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if it alone were servicing and administering the Home Equity Loans. The Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with a Sub-Servicer for indemnification of the Servicer by such Sub-Servicer; provided, however, that Servicer and nothing contained in such Sub-Servicing Agreement shall be deemed to limit or modify this AgreementIndenture. (b) The Servicer (except The Chase Manhattan Bank Indenture Trustee if it is required to succeed the Servicer hereunder) agrees to indemnify and hold the Indenture Trustee, the Certificate Note Insurer and each Owner harmless against any and all claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, legal fees and related costs, judgments, and any other costs, fees and expenses that the Indenture Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Note Insurer and any Owner may sustain in any way related to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties and service the Home Equity Loans in compliance with the terms of this AgreementIndenture. The Servicer shall immediately notify the Indenture Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Note Insurer and each Owner if a claim is made by a third party with respect to this AgreementIndenture, and the Servicer shall assume (with the consent of the Indenture Trustee and the Certificate Note Insurer) the defense of any such claim and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including reasonable counsel fees, and promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered against the Servicer, the Indenture Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Note Insurer and/or Owner in respect of such claim. The Indenture Trustee shall, in accordance with instructions received from the Servicer, reimburse the Servicer only from amounts otherwise distributable on the Class R Issuer Certificates for all amounts advanced by it pursuant to the preceding sentence, except when a final nonpayable adjudication determines that the claim relates directly to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties in compliance with the AgreementIndenture. The provisions of this Section 8.05(b7.05(b) shall survive the termination of this Agreement Indenture and the payment of the outstanding CertificatesNotes.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Indenture (Imc Securities Inc)

Liability of Servicer; Indemnification. (a) The Servicer shall not be relieved of its obligations under this Agreement notwithstanding any Sub-Servicing Agreement or any of the provisions of this Agreement relating to agreements or arrangements between the Servicer and a Sub-Servicer and the Servicer shall be obligated to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if it alone were servicing and administering the Home Equity Loans. The Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with a Sub-Servicer for indemnification of the Servicer by such Sub-Servicer; provided, however, that Servicer and nothing contained in such Sub-Servicing Agreement shall be deemed to limit or modify this Agreement. (b) The Servicer (except The Chase Manhattan Bank if it is required to succeed the Servicer hereunder) agrees to indemnify and hold the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer and each Owner harmless against any and all claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, legal fees and related costs, judgments, and any other costs, fees and expenses that the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer and any Owner may sustain in any way related to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties and service the Home Equity Loans in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. The Servicer shall immediately notify the TrusteeTrustee in writing, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer and each Owner if a claim is made by a third party with respect to this Agreement, and the Servicer shall assume (with the consent of the Trustee and the Certificate Insurer) the defense of any such claim and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including reasonable counsel fees, and promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered against the Servicer, the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer and/or Owner in respect of such claim. The Trustee shall, in accordance with written instructions received from the Servicer, reimburse the Servicer only from amounts otherwise distributable on the Class R Certificates for all amounts advanced by it pursuant to the preceding sentence, except when a final nonpayable adjudication determines that the claim relates directly to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties in compliance with the Agreement. The provisions of this Section 8.05(b) shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the payment of the outstanding Certificates.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Chec Funding LLC)

Liability of Servicer; Indemnification. (a) The Servicer shall not be relieved of its obligations under this Agreement notwithstanding any Sub-Servicing Agreement or any of the provisions of this Agreement relating Subject to agreements or arrangements between the Servicer and a Sub-Servicer and the Servicer shall be obligated to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if it alone were servicing and administering the Home Equity Loans. The Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with a Sub-Servicer for indemnification of the Servicer by such Sub-Servicer; provided, however, that nothing contained in such Sub-Servicing Agreement shall be deemed to limit or modify this Agreement. clause (b) The below and Section 6.03, the Servicer (except The Chase Manhattan Bank the Trustee if it is required to succeed the Servicer hereunder) agrees to indemnify indemnifies and hold holds the Trustee, the Certificate Depositor, the NIMS Insurer and each Owner the Trust Fund harmless against any and all third party claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable legal fees and related costs, judgments, and any other costs, fees and expenses that the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate NIMS Insurer and any Owner the Trust Fund may sustain in any way related to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties and service the Home Equity Mortgage Loans in compliance with the terms Servicing Standard, including, but not limited to the Servicer's obligation to deliver any information, report, certification, accountants' letter or other material required to comply with Regulation AB or (b) any material breach by the Servicer or any of this Agreementthe representations and warranties contained in Section 2.05. The Servicer shall immediately notify the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate NIMS Insurer and each Owner the Depositor if a claim is made by a third party with respect to this Agreementthat may result in such claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, legal fees or related costs, judgments, or any other costs, fees and expenses, and the Servicer shall assume (with the consent of the Trustee and the Certificate InsurerTrustee) the defense of any such claim and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including reasonable counsel fees, and promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered against the Servicer, the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate NIMS Insurer and/or Owner the Trust Fund in respect of such claim. The Trustee shall, in accordance with instructions received from the Servicer, reimburse the Servicer only from amounts otherwise distributable on the Class R Certificates for all amounts advanced by it pursuant to the preceding sentence, except when a final nonpayable adjudication determines that the claim relates directly to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties in compliance with the Agreement. The provisions of this Section 8.05(b) 3.26 shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the payment of the outstanding Certificates. (b) None of the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer, the Servicer, or any of the directors, officers, employees or agents of the Depositor or the Servicer shall be under any liability to the Trust Fund or the Certificateholders for any action taken, or for refraining from the taking of any action, in good faith pursuant to this Agreement, or for errors in judgment; provided, however, that this provision shall not protect the Depositors, the NIMS Insurer or the Servicer or any such Person against any breach of warranties or representations made by such party herein, or against any specific liability imposed on the Servicer for a breach of the Servicing Standard and/or this Agreement, or against any liability which would otherwise be imposed by reason of its respective willful misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence in the performance of its duties or by reasons of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. The Depositor, the NIMS Insurer, the Servicer and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer or the Servicer, may rely in good faith on any document of any kind which, prima facie, is properly executed and submitted by any appropriate Person with respect to any matters arising hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer, the NIMS Insurer and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor, the Servicer or the NIMS Insurer shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Trust against any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action relating to this Agreement or the Certificates, other than any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action incurred by reason of its respective misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence, a breach of a representation or warranty made by such party hereunder or (in the case of the Servicer) a breach of the Servicing Standard in the performance of its respective duties or by reason of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. Neither the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer, nor the Servicer shall be under any obligation to appear in, prosecute or defend any legal action unless such action is related to its respective duties under this Agreement and in its opinion does not expose it to any expense or liability; provided, however, that the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer or the Servicer may in their discretion undertake any action related to their obligations hereunder which they may deem necessary or desirable with respect to this Agreement and the rights and duties of the parties hereto and the interests of the Certificateholders hereunder. The Servicer's right to indemnity or reimbursement pursuant to this Section shall survive any resignation or termination of the Servicer pursuant to Section 6.04 or 7.01 with respect to any losses, expenses, costs or liabilities arising prior to such resignation or termination (or arising from events that occurred prior to such resignation or termination).

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (ABFC 2006-Opt1 Trust)

Liability of Servicer; Indemnification. (a) The Servicer shall not be relieved of its obligations under this Agreement notwithstanding any Sub-Servicing Agreement or any of the provisions of this Agreement relating Subject to agreements or arrangements between the Servicer and a Sub-Servicer and the Servicer shall be obligated to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if it alone were servicing and administering the Home Equity Loans. The Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with a Sub-Servicer for indemnification of the Servicer by such Sub-Servicer; provided, however, that nothing contained in such Sub-Servicing Agreement shall be deemed to limit or modify this Agreement. clause (b) The below and Section 6.03, the Servicer (except The Chase Manhattan Bank the Trustee if it is required to succeed the Servicer hereunder) agrees to indemnify indemnifies and hold holds the Trustee, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and each Owner Certificateholder harmless against any and all claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable legal fees and related costs, judgments, and any other costs, fees and expenses that the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and any Owner Certificateholder may sustain in any way related to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties and service the Home Equity Mortgage Loans in compliance with the terms of this AgreementServicing Standards. The Servicer shall immediately notify the Trustee, Trustee and the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer and each Owner Depositor if a claim is made by a third party with respect to this Agreementthat may result in such claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, legal fees or related costs, judgments, or any other costs, fees and expenses, and the Servicer shall assume (with the consent of the Trustee and the Certificate InsurerTrustee) the defense of any such claim and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including reasonable counsel fees, and promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered against the Servicer, the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and/or Owner Certificateholder in respect of such claim. The Trustee shall, in accordance with instructions received from the Servicer, reimburse the Servicer only from amounts otherwise distributable on the Class R Certificates for all amounts advanced by it pursuant to the preceding sentence, except when a final nonpayable adjudication determines that the claim relates directly to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties in compliance with the Agreement. The provisions of this Section 8.05(b) 3.26 shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the payment of the outstanding Certificates. (b) None of the Depositor, the Servicer, or any of the directors, officers, employees or agents of the Depositor or the Servicer shall be under any liability to the Trust Fund or the Certificateholders for any action taken, or for refraining from the taking of any action, in good faith pursuant to this Agreement, or for errors in judgment; provided, however, that this provision shall not protect the Depositor or the Servicer or any such Person against any breach of warranties or representations made herein, or against any specific liability imposed on the Servicer for a breach of the Servicing Standard, or against any liability which would otherwise be imposed by reason of its respective willful misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence in the performance of its duties or by reasons of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor or the Servicer, may rely in good faith on any document of any kind which, prima facie, is properly executed and submitted by any appropriate Person with respect to any matters arising hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor or the Servicer shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Trust Fund against any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action relating to this Agreement or the Certificates, other than any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action incurred by reason of its respective misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence, a breach of a representation or warranty hereunder or (in the case of the Servicer) a breach of the Servicing Standard in the performance of its respective duties or by reason of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. None of the Depositor and the Servicer shall be under any obligation to appear in, prosecute or defend any legal action unless such action is related to its respective duties under this Agreement and in its opinion does not expose it to any expense or liability; provided, however, that the Depositor or the Servicer may in its discretion undertake any action related to its obligations hereunder which it may deem necessary or desirable with respect to this Agreement and the rights and duties of the parties hereto and the interests of the Certificateholders hereunder.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Painewebber Mortgage Acceptance Corp Iv Series 2000-He-1)

Liability of Servicer; Indemnification. (a) The Servicer shall not be relieved of its obligations under this Agreement notwithstanding any Sub-Servicing Agreement or any of the provisions of this Agreement relating Subject to agreements or arrangements between the Servicer and a Sub-Servicer and the Servicer shall be obligated to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if it alone were servicing and administering the Home Equity Loans. The Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with a Sub-Servicer for indemnification of the Servicer by such Sub-Servicer; provided, however, that nothing contained in such Sub-Servicing Agreement shall be deemed to limit or modify this Agreement. clause (b) The below and Section 6.03, the Servicer (except The Chase Manhattan Bank the Trustee if it is required to succeed the Servicer hereunder) agrees to indemnify indemnifies and hold holds the Trustee, the Certificate Depositor, the NIMS Insurer and each Owner the Trust Fund harmless against any and all third party claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable legal fees and related costs, judgments, and any other costs, fees and expenses that the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate NIMS Insurer and any Owner the Trust Fund may sustain in any way related to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties and service the Home Equity Mortgage Loans in compliance with the terms Servicing Standard, including, but not limited to the Servicer's obligation to deliver any information, report, certification, accountants' letter or other material required to comply with Regulation AB or (b) any material breach by the Servicer or any of this Agreementthe representations and warranties contained in Section 2.04. The Servicer shall immediately notify the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate NIMS Insurer and each Owner the Depositor if a claim is made by a third party with respect to this Agreementthat may result in such claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, legal fees or related costs, judgments, or any other costs, fees and expenses, and the Servicer shall assume (with the consent of the Trustee and the Certificate InsurerTrustee) the defense of any such claim and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including reasonable counsel fees, and promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered against the Servicer, the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate NIMS Insurer and/or Owner the Trust Fund in respect of such claim. The Trustee shall, in accordance with instructions received from the Servicer, reimburse the Servicer only from amounts otherwise distributable on the Class R Certificates for all amounts advanced by it pursuant to the preceding sentence, except when a final nonpayable adjudication determines that the claim relates directly to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties in compliance with the Agreement. The provisions of this Section 8.05(b) 3.26 shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the payment of the outstanding Certificates. (b) None of the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer, the Servicer, or any of the directors, officers, employees or agents of the Depositor or the Servicer shall be under any liability to the Trust Fund or the Certificateholders for any action taken, or for refraining from the taking of any action, in good faith pursuant to this Agreement, or for errors in judgment; provided, however, that this provision shall not protect the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer or the Servicer or any such Person against any breach of warranties or representations made by such party herein, or against any specific liability imposed on the Servicer for a breach of the Servicing Standard and/or this Agreement, or against any liability which would otherwise be imposed by reason of its respective willful misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence in the performance of its duties or by reasons of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. The Depositor, the NIMS Insurer, the Servicer and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer or the Servicer, may rely in good faith on any document of any kind which, prima facie, is properly executed and submitted by any appropriate Person with respect to any matters arising hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer, the NIMS Insurer and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor, the Servicer or the NIMS Insurer shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Trust against any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action relating to this Agreement or the Certificates, other than any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action incurred by reason of its respective misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence, a breach of a representation or warranty made by such party hereunder or (in the case of the Servicer) a breach of the Servicing Standard in the performance of its respective duties or by reason of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. Neither the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer, nor the Servicer shall be under any obligation to appear in, prosecute or defend any legal action unless such action is related to its respective duties under this Agreement and in its opinion does not expose it to any expense or liability; provided, however, that the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer or the Servicer may in their discretion undertake any action related to their obligations hereunder which they may deem necessary or desirable with respect to this Agreement and the rights and duties of the parties hereto and the interests of the Certificateholders hereunder. The Servicer's right to indemnity or reimbursement pursuant to this Section shall survive any resignation or termination of the Servicer pursuant to Section 6.04 or 7.01 with respect to any losses, expenses, costs or liabilities arising prior to such resignation or termination (or arising from events that occurred prior to such resignation or termination).

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (ABFC 2006-Opt3 Trust)

Liability of Servicer; Indemnification. (a) The Servicer shall not be relieved of its obligations under this Agreement notwithstanding any Sub-Servicing Agreement or Special Servicing Agreement or any of the provisions of this Agreement relating to agreements or arrangements between the Servicer and a Sub-Servicer or a Special Servicer, and the Servicer shall be obligated to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if it alone were servicing and administering the Home Equity Loans. The Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with a Sub-Servicer or a Special Servicer for indemnification of the Servicer by such Sub-Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable; provided, however, that nothing contained in such Sub-Servicing Agreement or Special Servicing Agreement, as applicable, shall be deemed to limit or modify this Agreement. (b) The Servicer (except The Chase Manhattan Bank if it is required to succeed the Servicer hereunder) agrees to indemnify and hold the Issuer, the Indenture Trustee, the Certificate Insurer Note Insurer, the Depositor and each Owner harmless against any and all claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, legal fees and related costs, judgments, and any other costs, fees and expenses that the Issuer, the Indenture Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Note Insurer and any Owner may sustain in any way related to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties and service the Home Equity Loans in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. The Servicer shall immediately notify the Issuer, the Indenture Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Note Insurer and each Owner if a claim is made by a third party with respect to this Agreement, and the Servicer shall assume (with the consent of the Indenture Trustee and the Certificate Note Insurer) the defense of any such claim and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including reasonable counsel fees, and promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered against the Issuer, the Servicer, the Indenture Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Note Insurer and/or Owner in respect of such claim. The Indenture Trustee shall, in accordance with instructions received from the Servicer, reimburse the Servicer only from amounts otherwise distributable on the Class R Certificates for all amounts advanced by it pursuant to the preceding sentence, except when a final nonpayable adjudication determines that the claim relates directly to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties in compliance with the Agreement. The provisions of this Section 8.05(b4.05(b) shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the payment of the outstanding CertificatesNotes.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Sale and Servicing Agreement (Imc Home Equity Loan Owner Trust 1998-6)

Liability of Servicer; Indemnification. (a) The Servicer shall not be relieved of its obligations under this Agreement notwithstanding any Sub-Servicing Agreement or any of the provisions of this Agreement relating Subject to agreements or arrangements between the Servicer and a Sub-Servicer and the Servicer shall be obligated to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if it alone were servicing and administering the Home Equity Loans. The Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with a Sub-Servicer for indemnification of the Servicer by such Sub-Servicer; provided, however, that nothing contained in such Sub-Servicing Agreement shall be deemed to limit or modify this Agreement. clause (b) The below and Section 6.03, the Servicer (except The Chase Manhattan Bank the Securities Administrator if it is required to succeed the Servicer hereunder) agrees to indemnify indemnifies and hold holds the Trustee, the Certificate Insurer Securities Administrator and the Depositor (and their respective officers, directors and Affiliates) and each Owner Certificateholder harmless against any and all claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable legal fees and related costs, judgments, and any other costs, fees and expenses that the Trustee, the DepositorSecurities Administrator, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and any Owner Certificateholder may sustain in any way related to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties hereunder and service the Home Equity Mortgage Loans in compliance with the terms Servicing Standards, including, but not limited to the Servicer's obligation to deliver any information, report, certification, accountants' letter or other material required to comply with Regulation AB or (b) any material breach by the Servicer of this Agreementany of the representations and warranties contained in Section 2.05. The Servicer shall immediately notify the Trustee, the DepositorSecurities Administrator, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and each Owner Certificateholder if a claim is made by a third party with respect to this Agreementthat may result in such claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, legal fees or related costs, judgments, or any other costs, fees and expenses, and the Servicer shall assume (with the consent of such party or parties who are the Trustee and the Certificate Insurersubject of any such claim) the defense of any such claim and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including reasonable counsel fees, and promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered against the Servicer, the Trustee, the DepositorSecurities Administrator, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and/or Owner Certificateholder in respect of such claim. The Trustee shall, in accordance with instructions received from the Servicer, reimburse the Servicer only from amounts otherwise distributable on the Class R Certificates for all amounts advanced by it pursuant to the preceding sentence, except when a final nonpayable adjudication determines that the claim relates directly to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties in compliance with the Agreement. The provisions of this Section 8.05(b) 3.24 shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the payment of the outstanding Certificates. (b) None of the Depositor, the Servicer, or any of the directors, officers, employees or agents of the Depositor or the Servicer shall be under any liability to the Trust Fund or the Certificateholders for any action taken, or for refraining from the taking of any action, in good faith pursuant to this Agreement, or for errors in judgment; provided, however, that this provision shall not protect the Depositor or the Servicer or any such Person against any breach of warranties or representations made herein, or against any specific liability imposed on the Servicer for a breach of the Servicing Standard, or against any liability which would otherwise be imposed by reason of its respective willful misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence in the performance of its duties or by reasons of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor or the Servicer, may rely in good faith on any document of any kind which, prima facie, is properly executed and submitted by any appropriate Person with respect to any matters arising hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor or the Servicer shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Trust Fund against any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action relating to this Agreement or the Certificates, other than any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action incurred by reason of its respective misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence, a breach of a representation or warranty hereunder or (in the case of the Servicer) a breach of the Servicing Standard in the performance of its respective duties or by reason of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. Neither the Depositor nor the Servicer shall be under any obligation to appear in, prosecute or defend any legal action unless such action is related to its respective duties under this Agreement and in its opinion does not expose it to any expense or liability; provided, however, that each of the Depositor and the Servicer may in its discretion undertake any action related to its obligations hereunder which it may deem necessary or desirable with respect to this Agreement and the rights and duties of the parties hereto and the interests of the Certificateholders hereunder. The Servicer's right to indemnity or reimbursement pursuant to this Section shall survive any resignation or termination of the Servicer pursuant to Section 6.04 or 7.01 with respect to any losses, expenses, costs or liabilities arising prior to such resignation or termination (or arising from events that occurred prior to such resignation or termination). In such event, unless the Depositor or the Servicer acts without the consent of Holders of Certificates entitled to at least 51% of the Voting Rights, the legal expenses and costs of such action and any liability resulting therefrom (except any loss, liability or expense incurred by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of duties hereunder or by reason of reckless disregard of obligations and duties hereunder) shall be expenses, costs and liabilities of the Trust Fund, and the Depositor and the Servicer shall be entitled to be reimbursed therefor from the Collection Account as and to the extent provided in Section 3.05, any such right of reimbursement being prior to the rights of the Certificateholders to receive any amount in the Collection Account.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Wells Fargo Asset Securities Corp)

Liability of Servicer; Indemnification. (a) The Servicer shall not be relieved of its obligations under this Agreement notwithstanding any Sub-Servicing Agreement or any of the provisions of this Agreement relating Subject to agreements or arrangements between the Servicer and a Sub-Servicer and the Servicer shall be obligated to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if it alone were servicing and administering the Home Equity Loans. The Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with a Sub-Servicer for indemnification of the Servicer by such Sub-Servicer; provided, however, that nothing contained in such Sub-Servicing Agreement shall be deemed to limit or modify this Agreement. clause (b) The below and Section 6.03, the Servicer (except The Chase Manhattan Bank the Trustee if it is required to succeed the Servicer hereunder) agrees to indemnify indemnifies and hold holds the Trustee, the Certificate Insurer Sponsor, the Depositor and each Owner Certificateholder harmless against any and all claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable legal fees and related costs, judgments, and any other costs, fees and expenses that the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and any Owner Certificateholder may sustain in any way related to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties and service the Home Equity Mortgage Loans in compliance with the terms of this AgreementServicing Standards. The Servicer shall immediately notify the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and each Owner Certificateholder if a claim is made by a third party with respect to this Agreementthat may result in such claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, legal fees or related costs, judgments, or any other costs, fees and expenses, and the Servicer shall assume (with the consent of the Trustee and the Certificate InsurerTrustee) the defense of any such claim and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including reasonable counsel fees, and promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered against the Servicer, the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and/or Owner Certificateholder in respect of such claim. The Trustee shall, in accordance with instructions received from the Servicer, reimburse the Servicer only from amounts otherwise distributable on the Class R Certificates for all amounts advanced by it pursuant to the preceding sentence, except when a final nonpayable adjudication determines that the claim relates directly to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties in compliance with the Agreement. The provisions of this Section 8.05(b) 3.26 shall survive the termination of this Agreement Agreement, the termination of the Servicer or the Trustee and the payment of the outstanding Certificates. (b) None of the Depositor, the Sponsor, the Servicer, or any of the directors, officers, employees or agents of the Depositor, the Sponsor or the Servicer shall be under any liability to the Trust Fund or the Certificateholders for any action taken, or for refraining from the taking of any action, in good faith pursuant to this Agreement, or for errors in judgment; provided, however, that this provision shall not protect the Depositor, the Sponsor or the Servicer or any such Person against any breach of warranties or representations made herein, or against any specific liability imposed on the Servicer for a breach of the Servicing Standard, or against any liability which would otherwise be imposed by reason of its respective willful misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence in the performance of its duties or by reasons of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer, the Sponsor and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor, the Sponsor or the Servicer, may rely in good faith on any document of any kind which, prima facie, is properly executed and submitted by any appropriate Person with respect to any matters arising hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer, the Sponsor, and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor, the Sponsor or the Servicer shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Trust Fund against any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action relating to this Agreement or the Certificates, other than any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action incurred by reason of its respective misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence, a breach of a representation or warranty hereunder or (in the case of the Servicer) a breach of the Servicing Standard in the performance of its respective duties or by reason of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. Neither the Depositor, the Sponsor nor the Servicer shall be under any obligation to appear in, prosecute or defend any legal action unless such action is related to its respective duties under this Agreement and in its opinion does not expose it to any expense or liability; provided, however, that the Depositor, the Sponsor or the Servicer may in its discretion undertake any action related to its obligations hereunder which it may deem necessary or desirable with respect to this Agreement and the rights and duties of the parties hereto and the interests of the Certificateholders hereunder.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (C-Bass Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-Cb3)

Liability of Servicer; Indemnification. (a) The Servicer shall not be relieved of its obligations under this Agreement notwithstanding any Sub-Servicing Agreement or any of the provisions of this Agreement relating to agreements or arrangements between the Servicer and a Sub-Servicer and the Servicer shall be obligated to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if it alone were servicing and administering the Home Equity Loans. The Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with a Sub-Servicer for indemnification of the Servicer by such Sub-Servicer; provided, however, that Servicer and nothing contained in such Sub-Servicing Agreement shall be deemed to limit or modify this Agreement. (b) The Servicer (except The Chase Manhattan Bank if it is required to succeed the Servicer hereunder) agrees to indemnify and hold the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer and each Owner harmless against any and all claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, legal fees and related costs, judgments, and any other costs, fees and expenses that the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer and any Owner may sustain in any way related to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties and service the Home Equity Loans in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. The Servicer shall immediately notify the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer and each Owner if a claim is made by a third party with respect to this Agreement, and the Servicer shall assume (with the consent of the Trustee and the Certificate Insurer) the defense of any such claim and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including reasonable counsel fees, and promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered against the Servicer, the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer and/or Owner in respect of such claim. The Trustee shall, in accordance with instructions received from the Servicer, reimburse the Servicer only from amounts otherwise distributable on the Class R Certificates for all amounts advanced by it pursuant to the preceding sentence, except when a final nonpayable adjudication determines that the claim relates directly to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties in compliance with the Agreement. The provisions of this Section 8.05(b) shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the payment of the outstanding Certificates.this

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Centex Home Equity Ln Asset Bk Cert Ser 1999-3)

Liability of Servicer; Indemnification. (a) The Servicer shall not be relieved of its obligations under this Agreement notwithstanding any Sub-Servicing Agreement or any of the provisions of this Agreement relating Subject to agreements or arrangements between the Servicer and a Sub-Servicer and the Servicer shall be obligated to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if it alone were servicing and administering the Home Equity Loans. The Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with a Sub-Servicer for indemnification of the Servicer by such Sub-Servicer; provided, however, that nothing contained in such Sub-Servicing Agreement shall be deemed to limit or modify this Agreement. clause (b) The below and Section 6.03, the Servicer (except The Chase Manhattan Bank the Securities Administrator if it is required to succeed the Servicer hereunder) agrees to indemnify indemnifies and hold holds the Trustee, the Certificate Insurer Securities Administrator, the Depositor and each Owner Certificateholder harmless against any and all claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable legal fees and related costs, judgments, and any other costs, fees and expenses that the Trustee, the DepositorSecurities Administrator, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and any Owner Certificateholder may sustain in any way related to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties and service the Home Equity Mortgage Loans in compliance with the terms of this AgreementServicing Standards. The Servicer shall immediately notify the Trustee, the DepositorSecurities Administrator, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and each Owner Certificateholder if a claim is made by a third party with respect to this Agreementthat may result in such claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, legal fees or related costs, judgments, or any other costs, fees and expenses, and the Servicer shall assume (with the consent of the Trustee and the Certificate InsurerSecurities Administrator) the defense of any such claim and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including reasonable counsel fees, and promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered against the Servicer, the Trustee, the DepositorSecurities Administrator, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and/or Owner Certificateholder in respect of such claim. The Trustee shall, in accordance with instructions received from the Servicer, reimburse the Servicer only from amounts otherwise distributable on the Class R Certificates for all amounts advanced by it pursuant to the preceding sentence, except when a final nonpayable adjudication determines that the claim relates directly to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties in compliance with the Agreement. The provisions of this Section 8.05(b) 3.26 shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the payment of the outstanding Certificates. (b) None of the Depositor, the Servicer, or any of the directors, officers, employees or agents of the Depositor or the Servicer shall be under any liability to the Trust Fund or the Certificateholders for any action taken, or for refraining from the taking of any action, in good faith pursuant to this Agreement, or for errors in judgment; provided, however, that this provision shall not protect the Depositor or the Servicer or any such Person against any breach of warranties or representations made herein, or against any specific liability imposed on the Servicer for a breach of the Servicing Standard, or against any liability which would otherwise be imposed by reason of its respective willful misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence in the performance of its duties or by reasons of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor or the Servicer, may rely in good faith on any document of any kind which, prima facie, is properly executed and submitted by any appropriate Person with respect to any matters arising hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor or the Servicer shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Trust Fund against any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action relating to this Agreement or the Certificates, other than any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action incurred by reason of its respective misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence, a breach of a representation or warranty hereunder or (in the case of the Servicer) a breach of the Servicing Standard in the performance of its respective duties or by reason of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. Neither the Depositor nor the Servicer shall be under any obligation to appear in, prosecute or defend any legal action unless such action is related to its respective duties under this Agreement and in its opinion does not expose it to any expense or liability; provided, however, that the Depositor or the Servicer may in its discretion undertake any action related to its obligations hereunder which it may deem necessary or desirable with respect to this Agreement and the rights and duties of the parties hereto and the interests of the Certificateholders hereunder.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Asset Backed Funding Corp 2002 Wf1 Trust)

Liability of Servicer; Indemnification. (a) The Servicer shall not be relieved of its obligations under this Agreement notwithstanding any Sub-Servicing Agreement or any of the provisions of this Agreement relating to agreements or arrangements between the Servicer and a Sub-Servicer and the Servicer shall be obligated to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if it alone were servicing and administering the Home Equity Loans. The Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with a Sub-Servicer for indemnification of the Servicer by such Sub-Servicer; provided, however, that Servicer and nothing contained in such Sub-Servicing Agreement shall be deemed to limit or modify this Agreement. (b) . The Servicer (except The Chase Manhattan Bank Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company if it is required to succeed the Servicer hereunder) agrees to indemnify and hold the Trustee, the Master Servicer, the Certificate Insurer and each Owner harmless against any and all claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, legal fees and related costs, judgments, and any other costs, fees and expenses that the Trustee, the DepositorCertificate Insurer, the Certificate Insurer Master Servicer and any Owner may sustain in any way related to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties and service the Home Equity Loans in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. The Servicer shall immediately notify the Trustee, the DepositorCertificate Insurer, the Certificate Insurer Master Servicer and each Owner if a claim is made by a third party with respect to this Agreement, and the Servicer shall assume (with the consent of the Trustee Trustee, the Master Servicer and the Certificate Insurer) the defense of any such claim and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including reasonable counsel fees, and promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered against the Servicer, the Trustee, the DepositorCertificate Insurer, the Certificate Insurer Master Servicer and/or Owner in respect of such claim. The Trustee shallmay, in accordance with instructions received from the Servicerif necessary, reimburse the Servicer only from amounts otherwise distributable on the Class R C Certificates for all amounts advanced by it pursuant to the preceding sentence, sentence except when a final nonpayable adjudication determines that the claim relates directly to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties service and administer the Home Equity Loans in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. The provisions of this Section 8.05(b) 8.05 shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the payment of the outstanding Certificates. No Contractual Relationship Between Sub-Servicer, Trustee, Certificate Insurer or the Owners. Any Sub-Servicing Agreement and any other transactions or services relating to the Home Equity Loans involving a Sub-Servicer shall be deemed to be between the Sub-Servicer and the Servicer alone and the Trustee, the Certificate Insurer, the Master Servicer and the Owners shall not be deemed parties thereto and shall have no claims, rights, obligations, duties or liabilities with respect to any Sub-Servicer except as set forth in Section 8.07. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Trust and the Trustee shall be parties to, and have the rights set forth in, the Liquidity Agreement, as set forth therein. Assumption or Termination of Sub-Servicing Agreement by Trustee. In connection with the assumption of the responsibilities, duties and liabilities and of the authority, power and rights of the Servicer hereunder by the Master Servicer, the Trustee or other successor Servicer pursuant to Section 8.20, it is understood and agreed that the Servicer's rights and obligations under any Sub-Servicing Agreement then in force between the Servicer and a Sub-Servicer shall be assumed simultaneously by the Master Servicer, the Trustee or other successor Servicer without act or deed on the part of such Person; provided, however, that the successor Servicer may terminate the Sub-Servicer as provided in Section 8.03. The Servicer shall, upon the reasonable request of the Master Servicer, the Trustee or other successor Servicer, but at the expense of the Servicer, deliver to the assuming party documents and records relating to each Sub-Servicing Agreement and an accounting of amounts collected and held by it and otherwise use its best reasonable efforts to effect the orderly and efficient transfer of the Sub-Servicing Agreements to the assuming party. Principal and Interest Account. ------------------------------- The Servicer shall establish and maintain at one or more Designated Depository Institutions the Principal and Interest Account to be held as a trust account. Each Principal and Interest Account shall be identified on the records of the Designated Depository Institution as follows: "Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 1, 1999." If the institution at any time holding the Principal and Interest Account ceases to be eligible as a Designated Depository Institution hereunder, then the Servicer shall, within 30 days, be required to name a successor institution meeting the requirements for a Designated Depository Institution hereunder. If the Servicer fails to name such a successor institution, then the Principal and Interest Account shall thenceforth be held as a trust account with a qualifying Designated Depository Institution. The Servicer shall notify the Trustee, the Master Servicer, the Certificate Insurer and the Owners if there is a change in the name, account number or institution holding the Principal and Interest Account. Subject to Subsection (c) below, the Servicer shall deposit all receipts required pursuant to Subsection (c) below and related to the Home Equity Loans to the Principal and Interest Account on a daily basis (but no later than the first Business Day after receipt). All funds in the Principal and Interest Account shall be held (i) uninvested (up to the limits insured by the FDIC) or (ii) invested in Eligible Investments. Any investments of funds in the Principal and Interest Account shall mature or be withdrawable at par on or prior to the immediately succeeding Monthly Remittance Date. The Principal and Interest Account shall be held in trust in the name of the Trustee for the benefit of the Owners and the Certificate Insurer. Any investment earnings on funds held in the Principal and Interest Account shall be for the account of the Servicer and may only be withdrawn from the Principal and Interest Account by the Servicer immediately following the remittance of the Monthly Remittance Amount (and the Monthly Excess Interest Amount included therein) by the Servicer. Any investment losses on funds held in the Principal and Interest Account shall be for the account of the Servicer and promptly upon the realization of such loss shall be contributed by the Servicer to the Principal and Interest Account. Any references herein to amounts on deposit in the Principal and Interest Account shall refer to amounts net of such investment earnings. The Servicer shall deposit to the Principal and Interest Account on the Business Day after receipt all principal collections on the Home Equity Loans received, and after the Cut-Off Date including any Prepayments and Net Liquidation Proceeds, other recoveries or amounts related to the Home Equity Loans received by the Servicer and any income from REO Properties, and all interest accrued after February 28, 1999, but net of (i) the Servicing Fee with respect to each Home Equity Loan and other servicing compensation to the Servicer as permitted by Section 8.15 hereof, (ii) principal collected on or prior to the Cut-Off Date and interest accrued on or prior to February 28, 1999, (iii) Net Liquidation Proceeds to the extent such Net Liquidation Proceeds exceed the sum of (I) the Loan Balance of the related Home Equity Loan immediately prior to liquidation, (II) accrued and unpaid interest on such Home Equity Loan (net of the Servicing Fee) to the date of such liquidation, and (III) any Realized Losses incurred during the -91- related Remittance Period, (iv) reimbursements for Delinquency Advances and (v) reimbursements for amounts deposited in the Principal and Interest Account representing payments of principal and/or interest on a Note by a Mortgagor which are subsequently returned by a depository institution as unpaid (all such net amount herein referred to as "Daily Collections").

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Contisecurities Asset Funding Corp)

Liability of Servicer; Indemnification. (a) The Servicer shall not be relieved of its obligations under this Agreement notwithstanding any Sub-Servicing Agreement or any of the provisions of this Agreement relating Subject to agreements or arrangements between the Servicer and a Sub-Servicer and the Servicer shall be obligated to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if it alone were servicing and administering the Home Equity Loans. The Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with a Sub-Servicer for indemnification of the Servicer by such Sub-Servicer; provided, however, that nothing contained in such Sub-Servicing Agreement shall be deemed to limit or modify this Agreement. clause (b) The below and Section 6.03, the Servicer (or its successor hereunder (except The Chase Manhattan Bank the Trustee if it is required to succeed the Servicer hereunder)) agrees to indemnify indemnifies and hold holds the Trustee, the Certificate Insurer Sponsor, the Depositor and each Owner Certificateholder harmless against any and all claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable legal fees and related costs, judgments, and any other costs, fees and expenses that the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and any Owner Certificateholder may sustain in any way related to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties and service the Home Equity Mortgage Loans in compliance with the terms of this AgreementServicing Standards. The Servicer shall immediately notify the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and each Owner Certificateholder if a claim is made by a third party with respect to this Agreementthat may result in such claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, legal fees or related costs, judgments, or any other costs, fees and expenses, and the Servicer shall assume (with the consent of the Trustee and the Certificate InsurerTrustee) the defense of any such claim and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including reasonable counsel fees, and promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered against the Servicer, the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and/or Owner Certificateholder in respect of such claim. The Trustee shall, in accordance with instructions received from the Servicer, reimburse the Servicer only from amounts otherwise distributable on the Class R Certificates for all amounts advanced by it pursuant to the preceding sentence, except when a final nonpayable adjudication determines that the claim relates directly to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties in compliance with the Agreement. The provisions of this Section 8.05(b) 3.26 shall survive the termination of this Agreement Agreement, the termination or resignation of the Servicer or the Trustee and the payment of the outstanding Certificates. (b) None of the Depositor, the Sponsor, the Servicer, or any of the directors, officers, employees or agents of the Depositor, the Sponsor or the Servicer shall be under any liability to the Trust Fund or the Certificateholders for any action taken, or for refraining from the taking of any action, in good faith pursuant to this Agreement, or for errors in judgment; provided, however, that this provision shall not protect the Depositor, the Sponsor or the Servicer or any such Person against any breach of warranties or representations made herein, or against any specific liability imposed on the Servicer for a breach of the Servicing Standard, or against any liability which would otherwise be imposed by reason of its respective willful misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence in the performance of its duties or by reasons of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer, the Sponsor and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor, the Sponsor or the Servicer, may rely in good faith on any document of any kind which, prima facie, is properly executed and submitted by any appropriate Person with respect to any matters arising hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer, the Sponsor, and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor, the Sponsor or the Servicer shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Trust Fund against any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action relating to this Agreement or the Certificates, other than any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action incurred by reason of its respective misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence, a breach of a representation or warranty hereunder or (in the case of the Servicer) a breach of the Servicing Standard in the performance of its respective duties or by reason of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. Neither the Depositor, the Sponsor nor the Servicer shall be under any obligation to appear in, prosecute or defend any legal action unless such action is related to its respective duties under this Agreement and in its opinion does not expose it to any expense or liability; provided, however, that the Depositor, the Sponsor or the Servicer may in its discretion undertake any action related to its obligations hereunder which it may deem necessary or desirable with respect to this Agreement and the rights and duties of the parties hereto and the interests of the Certificateholders hereunder.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Ownit Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2006-1)

Liability of Servicer; Indemnification. (a) The Servicer shall not be relieved of its obligations under this Agreement notwithstanding any Sub-Servicing Agreement or any of the provisions of this Agreement relating Subject to agreements or arrangements between the Servicer and a Sub-Servicer and the Servicer shall be obligated to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if it alone were servicing and administering the Home Equity Loans. The Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with a Sub-Servicer for indemnification of the Servicer by such Sub-Servicer; provided, however, that nothing contained in such Sub-Servicing Agreement shall be deemed to limit or modify this Agreement. clause (b) The below and Section 6.03, the Servicer (except The Chase Manhattan Bank the Master Servicer if it is required to succeed the Servicer hereunder) agrees to indemnify indemnifies and hold holds the Trustee, the Certificate Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator, the Depositor, the Custodian, the NIMS Insurer and each Owner the Trust Fund harmless against any and all third party claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable legal fees and related costs, judgments, and any other costs, fees and expenses that the Trustee, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator, the Depositor, the Certificate Custodian, the NIMS Insurer and any Owner the Trust Fund may sustain in any way related to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties and service the Home Equity Mortgage Loans in compliance with the terms Servicing Standard, including, but not limited to the Servicer's obligation to deliver (or cause any Subcontractor or Subservicer engaged by the Servicer to deliver) any information, report, certification, accountants' letter or other material required to comply with Regulation AB or (b) any material breach by the Servicer of this Agreementany of the representations and warranties contained in Section 2.05. The Servicer shall immediately notify the Trustee, the DepositorMaster Servicer, the Certificate Securities Administrator, the NIMS Insurer and each Owner the Depositor if a claim is made by a third party with respect to this Agreementthat may result in such claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, legal fees or related costs, judgments, or any other costs, fees and expenses, and the Servicer shall assume (with the consent of the Trustee and the Certificate InsurerTrustee) the defense of any such claim and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including reasonable counsel fees, and promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered against the Servicer, the Trustee, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator, the Depositor, the Certificate NIMS Insurer and/or Owner the Trust Fund in respect of such claim. The Trustee shall, in accordance with instructions received from the Servicer, reimburse the Servicer only from amounts otherwise distributable on the Class R Certificates for all amounts advanced by it pursuant to the preceding sentence, except when a final nonpayable adjudication determines that the claim relates directly to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties in compliance with the Agreement. The provisions of this Section 8.05(b) 3.28 shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the payment of the outstanding Certificates. (b) None of the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator or any of the directors, officers, employees or agents of such parties shall be under any liability to the Trust Fund or the Certificateholders for any action taken, or for refraining from the taking of any action, in good faith pursuant to this Agreement, or for errors in judgment; provided, however, that this provision shall not protect the Depositor, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator, the NIMS Insurer or the Servicer or any such Person against any breach of warranties or representations made by such party herein, or against any specific liability imposed on the Servicer for a breach of the Servicing Standard and/or this Agreement, or against any liability which would otherwise be imposed by reason of its respective willful misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence in the performance of its duties or by reasons of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. The Depositor, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator, the NIMS Insurer, the Servicer and any director, officer, employee or agent of such parties, may rely in good faith on any document of any kind which, prima facie, is properly executed and submitted by any appropriate Person with respect to any matters arising hereunder. The Depositor, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator, the Servicer, the NIMS Insurer and any director, officer, employee or agent of such parties shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Trust against any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action relating to this Agreement or the Certificates, other than any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action incurred by reason of its respective misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence, a breach of a representation or warranty made by such party hereunder or (in the case of the Servicer) a breach of the Servicing Standard in the performance of its duties or by reason of negligent disregard of its obligations or duties hereunder. None of the Depositor, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator, the NIMS Insurer, or the Servicer shall be under any obligation to appear in, prosecute or defend any legal action unless such action is related to its respective duties under this Agreement and in its opinion does not expose it to any expense or liability; provided, however, that the Depositor, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator, the NIMS Insurer or the Servicer may in their discretion undertake any action related to their obligations hereunder which they may deem necessary or desirable with respect to this Agreement and the rights and duties of the parties hereto and the interests of the Certificateholders hereunder. Each party's right to indemnity or reimbursement pursuant to this Section 3.28 shall survive any resignation or termination of such party pursuant to this Agreement with respect to any losses, expenses, costs or liabilities arising prior to such resignation or termination (or arising from events that occurred prior to such resignation or termination).

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (ABFC 2007-Wmc1 Trust)

Liability of Servicer; Indemnification. (a) The Servicer shall not be relieved of its obligations under this Agreement notwithstanding any Sub-Servicing Agreement or any of the provisions of this Agreement relating Subject to agreements or arrangements between the Servicer and a Sub-Servicer and the Servicer shall be obligated to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if it alone were servicing and administering the Home Equity Loans. The Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with a Sub-Servicer for indemnification of the Servicer by such Sub-Servicer; provided, however, that nothing contained in such Sub-Servicing Agreement shall be deemed to limit or modify this Agreement. clause (b) The below and Section 6.03, the Servicer (except The Chase Manhattan Bank the Trustee if it is required to succeed the Servicer hereunder) agrees to indemnify indemnifies and hold holds the Trustee, the Certificate Insurer Seller, the Depositor and each Owner Certificateholder harmless against any and all claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable legal fees and related costs, judgments, and any other costs, fees and expenses that the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and any Owner Certificateholder may sustain in any way related to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties and service the Home Equity Mortgage Loans in compliance with the terms of this AgreementServicing Standards. The Servicer shall immediately notify the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and each Owner Certificateholder if a claim is made by a third party with respect to this Agreementthat may result in such claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, legal fees or related costs, judgments, or any other costs, fees and expenses, and the Servicer shall assume (with the consent of the Trustee and the Certificate InsurerTrustee) the defense of any such claim and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including reasonable counsel fees, and promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered against the Servicer, the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and/or Owner Certificateholder in respect of such claim. The Trustee shall, in accordance with instructions received from the Servicer, reimburse the Servicer only from amounts otherwise distributable on the Class R Certificates for all amounts advanced by it pursuant to the preceding sentence, except when a final nonpayable adjudication determines that the claim relates directly to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties in compliance with the Agreement. The provisions of this Section 8.05(b) 3.26 shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the payment of the outstanding Certificates. (b) None of the Depositor, the Seller, the Servicer, or any of the directors, officers, employees or agents of the Depositor, the Seller or the Servicer shall be under any liability to the Trust Fund or the Certificateholders for any action taken, or for refraining from the taking of any action, in good faith pursuant to this Agreement, or for errors in judgment; provided, however, that this provision shall not protect the Depositor, the Seller or the Servicer or any such Person against any breach of warranties or representations made herein, or against any specific liability imposed on the Servicer for a breach of the Servicing Standard, or against any liability which would otherwise be imposed by reason of its respective willful misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence in the performance of its duties or by reasons of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer, the Seller and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor, the Seller or the Servicer, may rely in good faith on any document of any kind which, prima facie, is properly executed and submitted by any appropriate Person with respect to any matters arising hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer, the Seller, and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor, the Seller or the Servicer shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Trust Fund against any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action relating to this Agreement or the Certificates, other than any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action incurred by reason of its respective misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence, a breach of a representation or warranty hereunder or (in the case of the Servicer) a breach of the Servicing Standard in the performance of its respective duties or by reason of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Financial Asset Sec Corp C Bass Mort Ln as Bk Cert Se 03 Cb6)

Liability of Servicer; Indemnification. (a) The Servicer shall not be relieved of its obligations under this Agreement notwithstanding any Sub-Servicing Agreement or any of the provisions of this Agreement relating Subject to agreements or arrangements between the Servicer and a Sub-Servicer and the Servicer shall be obligated to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if it alone were servicing and administering the Home Equity Loans. The Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with a Sub-Servicer for indemnification of the Servicer by such Sub-Servicer; provided, however, that nothing contained in such Sub-Servicing Agreement shall be deemed to limit or modify this Agreement. clause (b) The below and Section 5.03, the Servicer (except The Chase Manhattan Bank the Indenture Trustee if it is required to succeed the Servicer hereunder) agrees to indemnify indemnifies and hold holds the Indenture Trustee, the Certificate Insurer Issuer, the Owner Trustee, the Seller, the Depositor and each Owner Noteholder harmless against any and all claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable legal fees and related costs, judgments, and any other costs, fees and expenses that the Indenture Trustee, the DepositorIssuer, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and any Owner Noteholder may sustain in any way related to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties and service the Home Equity Mortgage Loans in compliance with the terms of this AgreementServicing Standards. The Servicer shall immediately notify the Indenture Trustee, the DepositorIssuer, the Certificate Insurer Owner Trustee, the Depositor and each Owner Noteholder if a claim is made by a third party with respect to this Agreementthat may result in such claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, legal fees or related costs, judgments, or any other costs, fees and expenses, and the Servicer shall assume (with the consent of the Trustee and the Certificate InsurerIndenture Trustee) the defense of any such claim and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including reasonable counsel fees, and promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered against the Servicer, the Indenture Trustee, the DepositorIssuer, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and/or Owner Noteholder in respect of such claim. The Trustee shall, in accordance with instructions received from the Servicer, reimburse the Servicer only from amounts otherwise distributable on the Class R Certificates for all amounts advanced by it pursuant to the preceding sentence, except when a final nonpayable adjudication determines that the claim relates directly to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties in compliance with the Agreement. The provisions of this Section 8.05(b) 3.26 shall survive the termination of this Servicing Agreement and the payment of the outstanding CertificatesNote. (b) Neither the Issuer nor the Servicer, nor any of the directors, officers, employees or agents of the Issuer or the Servicer shall be under any liability to the Trust Estate or the Noteholders for any action taken, or for refraining from the taking of any action, in good faith pursuant to this Servicing Agreement, or for errors in judgment; provided, however, that this provision shall not protect the Issuer or the Servicer or any such Person against any breach of warranties or representations made herein, or against any specific liability imposed on the Servicer for a breach of the Servicing Standard, or against any liability which would otherwise be imposed by reason of its respective willful misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence in the performance of its duties or by reasons of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. The Issuer, the Servicer and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Issuer or the Servicer, may rely in good faith on any document of any kind which, PRIMA FACIE, is properly executed and submitted by any appropriate Person with respect to any matters arising hereunder. The Issuer, the Servicer, and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Issuer or the Servicer shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Trust Estate against any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action relating to this Servicing Agreement or the Notes, other than any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action incurred by reason of its respective misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence, a breach of a representation or warranty hereunder or (in the case of the Servicer) a breach of the Servicing Standard in the performance of its respective duties or by reason of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. Neither the Issuer nor the Servicer shall be under any obligation to appear in, prosecute or defend any legal action unless such action is related to its respective duties under this Servicing Agreement and in its opinion does not expose it to any expense or liability; provided, however, that the Issuer or the Servicer may in its discretion undertake any action related to its obligations hereunder which it may deem necessary or desirable with respect to this Servicing Agreement and the rights and duties of the parties hereto and the interests of the Noteholders hereunder.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Servicing Agreement (C-Bass Mortgage Loan as-BCK Nt Sal Mort Ln Tr Ser 2001-Cb4)

Liability of Servicer; Indemnification. (a) The Servicer shall not be relieved of its obligations under this Agreement notwithstanding any Sub-Servicing Agreement or any of the provisions of this Agreement relating to agreements or arrangements between the Servicer and a Sub-Servicer and the Servicer shall be obligated to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if it alone were servicing and administering the Home Equity Loans. The Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with a Sub-Servicer for indemnification of the Servicer by such Sub-Servicer; provided, however, that Servicer and nothing contained in such Sub-Servicing Agreement shall be deemed to limit or modify this Agreement. (b) The Servicer (except The Chase Manhattan Bank if it is required to succeed the Servicer hereunder) agrees to indemnify and hold the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer and each Owner harmless against any and all claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, legal fees and related costs, judgments, and any other costs, fees and expenses that the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer and any Owner may sustain in any way related to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties and service the Home Equity Loans in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. The Servicer shall immediately notify the TrusteeTrustee in writing, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer and each Owner if a claim is made by a third party with respect to this Agreement, and the Servicer shall assume (with the consent of the Trustee and the Certificate Insurer) the defense of any such claim and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including reasonable counsel fees, and promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered against the Servicer, the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer and/or Owner in respect of such claim. The Trustee shall, in accordance with written instructions received from the Servicer, reimburse the Servicer only from amounts otherwise distributable on the Class R Certificates for all amounts advanced by it pursuant to the preceding sentence, except when a final nonpayable adjudication determines that the claim relates directly to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties in compliance with the Agreement. The provisions of this Section 8.05(b) shall survive the termination of this Agreement Agreement, the resignation or removal of the Trustee, and the payment of the outstanding Certificates.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Centex Home Equity Loan Trust 2000-A)

Liability of Servicer; Indemnification. (a) The Servicer shall not be relieved of its obligations under this Agreement notwithstanding any Sub-Servicing Agreement or any of the provisions of this Agreement relating to agreements or arrangements between the Servicer and a Sub-Servicer and the Servicer shall be obligated to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if it alone were servicing and administering the Home Equity Loans. The Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with a Sub-Servicer for indemnification of the Servicer by such Sub-Servicer; provided, however, that Servicer and nothing contained in such Sub-Servicing Agreement shall be deemed to limit or modify this Agreement. (b) The Servicer (except The Chase Manhattan Bank if it is required to succeed the Servicer hereunder) agrees to indemnify and hold the Trustee, the Certificate Insurer Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator, the Depositor and each Owner harmless against any and all claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, legal fees and related costs, judgments, and any other costs, fees and expenses that the Trustee, the DepositorMaster Servicer, the Certificate Insurer Securities Administrator the Depositor and any Owner may sustain in any way related to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties and service the Home Equity Loans in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. The Servicer shall immediately notify the Trustee, the DepositorMaster Servicer, the Certificate Insurer Securities Administrator, the Depositor and each Owner if a claim is made by a third party with respect to this Agreement, and the Servicer shall assume (with the consent of the Trustee and the Certificate InsurerTrustee) the defense of any such claim and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including reasonable counsel fees, and promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered against the Servicer, the Trustee, the DepositorMaster Servicer, the Certificate Insurer Securities Administrator, the Depositor and/or Owner in respect of such claim. The Trustee Securities Administrator shall, in accordance with written instructions received from the Servicer, reimburse the Servicer only from amounts otherwise distributable on the Class R Certificates for all amounts advanced by it pursuant to the preceding sentence, except when a final nonpayable nonappealable adjudication determines that the claim relates directly to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties in compliance with the Agreement. The provisions of this Section 8.05(b) shall survive the termination of this Agreement Agreement, the resignation or removal of the Trustee, and the payment of the outstanding Certificates.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Home Equity Loan Trust 2007-Fre1)

Liability of Servicer; Indemnification. (a) The Servicer shall not be relieved of its obligations under this Agreement notwithstanding any Sub-Servicing Agreement or any of the provisions of this Agreement relating Subject to agreements or arrangements between the Servicer and a Sub-Servicer and the Servicer shall be obligated to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if it alone were servicing and administering the Home Equity Loans. The Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with a Sub-Servicer for indemnification of the Servicer by such Sub-Servicer; provided, however, that nothing contained in such Sub-Servicing Agreement shall be deemed to limit or modify this Agreement. clause (b) The below and Section 6.03, the Servicer (except The Chase Manhattan Bank the shall if it is required to succeed the Servicer hereunder) agrees to indemnify indemnifies and hold holds the Trustee, the Certificate Insurer Securities Administrator, the Depositor (and each Owner their respective officers, directors and affiliates) and the Trust Fund harmless against any and all claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable legal fees and related costs, judgments, and any other costs, fees and expenses that the Trustee, the DepositorSecurities Administrator, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and any Owner the Trust Fund may sustain in any way related to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties and service the Home Equity Mortgage Loans in compliance with the terms of this AgreementServicing Standard. The Servicer shall immediately notify the Trustee, the Depositor, Securities Administrator and the Certificate Insurer and each Owner Depositor if a claim is made by a third party with respect to this Agreementthat may result in such claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, legal fees or related costs, judgments, or any other costs, fees and expenses, and the Servicer shall assume (with the consent of the Trustee and the Certificate InsurerSecurities Administrator) the defense of any such claim and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including reasonable counsel fees, and promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered against the Servicer, the Trustee, the Depositor, Depositor and/or the Certificate Insurer and/or Owner Trust Fund in respect of such claim. The Trustee shall, in accordance with instructions received from the Servicer, reimburse the Servicer only from amounts otherwise distributable on the Class R Certificates for all amounts advanced by it pursuant to the preceding sentence, except when a final nonpayable adjudication determines that the claim relates directly to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties in compliance with the Agreement. The provisions of this Section 8.05(b) 3.26 shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the payment of the outstanding Certificates. (b) None of the Depositor, the Servicer, or any of the directors, officers, employees or agents of the Depositor or the Servicer shall be under any liability to the Trust Fund or the Certificateholders for any action taken, or for refraining from the taking of any action, in good faith pursuant to this Agreement, or for errors in judgment; provided, however, that this provision shall not protect the Depositor or the Servicer or any such Person against any breach of warranties or representations made by such party herein, or against any specific liability imposed on the Servicer for a breach of the Servicing Standard and/or this Agreement, or against any liability which would otherwise be imposed by reason of its respective willful misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence in the performance of its duties or by reasons of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor or the Servicer, may rely in good faith on any document of any kind which, prima facie, is properly executed and submitted by any appropriate Person with respect to any matters arising hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor or the Servicer shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Trust against any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action relating to this Agreement or the Certificates, other than any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action incurred by reason of its respective misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence, a breach of a representation or warranty made by such party hereunder or (in the case of the Servicer) a breach of the Servicing Standard in the performance of its respective duties or by reason of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. Neither the Depositor nor the Servicer shall be under any obligation to appear in, prosecute or defend any legal action unless such action is related to its respective duties under this Agreement and in its opinion does not expose it to any expense or liability; provided, however, that the Depositor or the Servicer may in their discretion undertake any action related to their obligations hereunder which they may deem necessary or desirable with respect to this Agreement and the rights and duties of the parties hereto and the interests of the Certificateholders hereunder. The Servicer's right to indemnity or reimbursement pursuant to this Section shall survive any resignation or termination of the Servicer pursuant to Section 6.04 or 7.01 with respect to any losses, expenses, costs or liabilities arising prior to such resignation or termination (or arising from events that occurred prior to such resignation or termination).

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Wells Fargo Asset Securities Corp)

Liability of Servicer; Indemnification. (a) The Servicer shall not be relieved of its obligations under this Agreement notwithstanding any Sub-Servicing Agreement or any of the provisions of this Agreement relating Subject to agreements or arrangements between the Servicer and a Sub-Servicer and the Servicer shall be obligated to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if it alone were servicing and administering the Home Equity Loans. The Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with a Sub-Servicer for indemnification of the Servicer by such Sub-Servicer; provided, however, that nothing contained in such Sub-Servicing Agreement shall be deemed to limit or modify this Agreement. clause (b) The below and Section 6.03, the Servicer (except The Chase Manhattan Bank the Trustee if it is required to succeed the Servicer hereunder) agrees to indemnify indemnifies and hold holds the Trustee, the Certificate Depositor, the NIMS Insurer and each Owner the Trust Fund harmless against any and all third party claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable legal fees and related costs, judgments, and any other costs, fees and expenses that the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate NIMS Insurer and any Owner the Trust Fund may sustain in any way related to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties and service the Home Equity Mortgage Loans in compliance with the terms of this AgreementServicing Standard. The Servicer shall immediately notify the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate NIMS Insurer and each Owner the Depositor if a claim is made by a third party with respect to this Agreementthat may result in such claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, legal fees or related costs, judgments, or any other costs, fees and expenses, and the Servicer shall assume (with the consent of the Trustee and the Certificate InsurerTrustee) the defense of any such claim and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including reasonable counsel fees, and promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered against the Servicer, the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate NIMS Insurer and/or Owner the Trust Fund in respect of such claim. The Trustee shall, in accordance with instructions received from the Servicer, reimburse the Servicer only from amounts otherwise distributable on the Class R Certificates for all amounts advanced by it pursuant to the preceding sentence, except when a final nonpayable adjudication determines that the claim relates directly to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties in compliance with the Agreement. The provisions of this Section 8.05(b) 3.26 shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the payment of the outstanding Certificates. (b) None of the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer, the Servicer, or any of the directors, officers, employees or agents of the Depositor or the Servicer shall be under any liability to the Trust Fund or the Certificateholders for any action taken, or for refraining from the taking of any action, in good faith pursuant to this Agreement, or for errors in judgment; provided, however, that this provision shall not protect the Depositors, the NIMS Insurer or the Servicer or any such Person against any breach of warranties or representations made by such party herein, or against any specific liability imposed on the Servicer for a breach of the Servicing Standard and/or this Agreement, or against any liability which would otherwise be imposed by reason of its respective willful misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence in the performance of its duties or by reasons of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. The Depositor, the NIMS Insurer, the Servicer and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer or the Servicer, may rely in good faith on any document of any kind which, prima facie, is properly executed and submitted by any appropriate Person with respect to any matters arising hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer, the NIMS Insurer and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor, the Servicer or the NIMS Insurer shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Trust against any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action relating to this Agreement or the Certificates, other than any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action incurred by reason of its respective misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence, a breach of a representation or warranty made by such party hereunder or (in the case of the Servicer) a breach of the Servicing Standard in the performance of its respective duties or by reason of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. Neither the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer, nor the Servicer shall be under any obligation to appear in, prosecute or defend any legal action unless such action is related to its respective duties under this Agreement and in its opinion does not expose it to any expense or liability; provided, however, that the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer or the Servicer may in their discretion undertake any action related to their obligations hereunder which they may deem necessary or desirable with respect to this Agreement and the rights and duties of the parties hereto and the interests of the Certificateholders hereunder. The Servicer’s right to indemnity or reimbursement pursuant to this Section shall survive any resignation or termination of the Servicer pursuant to Section 6.04 or 7.01 with respect to any losses, expenses, costs or liabilities arising prior to such resignation or termination (or arising from events that occurred prior to such resignation or termination).

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (ABFC Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-Wmc1)

Liability of Servicer; Indemnification. (a) The Servicer shall not be relieved of its obligations under this Agreement notwithstanding any Sub-Servicing Agreement or any of the provisions of this Agreement relating Subject to agreements or arrangements between the Servicer and a Sub-Servicer and the Servicer shall be obligated to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if it alone were servicing and administering the Home Equity Loans. The Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with a Sub-Servicer for indemnification of the Servicer by such Sub-Servicer; provided, however, that nothing contained in such Sub-Servicing Agreement shall be deemed to limit or modify this Agreement. clause (b) The below and Section 6.03, the Servicer (or its successor hereunder (except The Chase Manhattan Bank the Trustee if it is required to succeed the Servicer hereunder) agrees to indemnify ) indemnifies and hold holds the Trustee, the Certificate Insurer Seller, the Depositor and each Owner Certificateholder harmless against any and all claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable legal fees and related costs, judgments, and any other costs, fees and expenses that the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and any Owner Certificateholder may sustain in any way related to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties and service the Home Equity Mortgage Loans in compliance with the terms of this AgreementServicing Standards. The Servicer shall immediately notify the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and each Owner Certificateholder if a claim is made by a third party with respect to this Agreementthat may result in such claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, legal fees or related costs, judgments, or any other costs, fees and expenses, and the Servicer shall assume (with the consent of the Trustee and the Certificate InsurerTrustee) the defense of any such claim and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including reasonable counsel fees, and promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered against the Servicer, the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and/or Owner Certificateholder in respect of such claim. The Trustee shall, in accordance with instructions received from the Servicer, reimburse the Servicer only from amounts otherwise distributable on the Class R Certificates for all amounts advanced by it pursuant to the preceding sentence, except when a final nonpayable adjudication determines that the claim relates directly to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties in compliance with the Agreement. The provisions of this Section 8.05(b) 3.26 shall survive the termination of this Agreement Agreement, the termination or resignation of the Servicer or the Trustee and the payment of the outstanding Certificates. (b) None of the Depositor, the Seller, the Servicer, or any of the directors, officers, employees or agents of the Depositor, the Seller or the Servicer shall be under any liability to the Trust Fund or the Certificateholders for any action taken, or for refraining from the taking of any action, in good faith pursuant to this Agreement, or for errors in judgment; provided, however, that this provision shall not protect the Depositor, the Seller or the Servicer or any such Person against any breach of warranties or representations made herein, or against any specific liability imposed on the Servicer for a breach of the Servicing Standard, or against any liability which would otherwise be imposed by reason of its respective willful misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence in the performance of its duties or by reasons of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer, the Seller and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor, the Seller or the Servicer, may rely in good faith on any document of any kind which, prima facie, is properly executed and submitted by any appropriate Person with respect to any matters arising hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer, the Seller, and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor, the Seller or the Servicer shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Trust Fund against any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action relating to this Agreement or the Certificates, other than any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action incurred by reason of its respective misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence, a breach of a representation or warranty hereunder or (in the case of the Servicer) a breach of the Servicing Standard in the performance of its respective duties or by reason of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. Neither the Depositor, the Seller nor the Servicer shall be under any obligation to appear in, prosecute or defend any legal action unless such action is related to its respective duties under this Agreement and in its opinion does not expose it to any expense or liability; provided, however, that the Depositor, the Seller or the Servicer may in its discretion undertake any action related to its obligations hereunder which it may deem necessary or desirable with respect to this Agreement and the rights and duties of the parties hereto and the interests of the Certificateholders hereunder. Back to Contents

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (C-Bass Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-Cb6)

Liability of Servicer; Indemnification. (a) The Servicer shall not be relieved of its obligations under this Agreement notwithstanding any Sub-Servicing Agreement or any of the provisions of this Agreement relating Subject to agreements or arrangements between the Servicer and a Sub-Servicer and the Servicer shall be obligated to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if it alone were servicing and administering the Home Equity Loans. The Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with a Sub-Servicer for indemnification of the Servicer by such Sub-Servicer; provided, however, that nothing contained in such Sub-Servicing Agreement shall be deemed to limit or modify this Agreement. clause (b) The Servicer (except The Chase Manhattan Bank if it is required to succeed below and Section 4.03, the Servicer hereunder) agrees to indemnify indemnifies and hold holds the Trustee, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and each Owner Certificateholder harmless against any and all claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable legal fees and related costs, judgments, and any other costs, fees and expenses that the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and any Owner Certificateholder may sustain in any way related to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties and service the Home Equity Mortgage Loans in compliance with the terms of this AgreementServicing Standards. The Servicer shall immediately notify the Master Reporting Agent, the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and each Owner Certificateholder if a claim is made by a third party with respect to this Agreementthat may result in such claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, legal fees or related costs, judgments, or any other costs, fees and expenses, and the Servicer shall assume (with the consent of the Trustee and the Certificate InsurerTrustee) the defense of any such claim and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including reasonable counsel fees, and promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered against the Servicer, the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and/or Owner Certificateholder in respect of such claim. The Trustee shall, in accordance with instructions received from the Servicer, reimburse the Servicer only from amounts otherwise distributable on the Class R Certificates for all amounts advanced by it pursuant to the preceding sentence, except when a final nonpayable adjudication determines that the claim relates directly to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties in compliance with the Agreement. The provisions of this Section 8.05(b) 2.26 shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the payment of the outstanding Certificates. The provisions of this Section 2.26(a) shall not apply to the Trustee in its role as successor Servicer. (b) None of the Depositor, the Servicer, or any of the directors, officers, employees or agents of the Depositor or the Servicer shall be under any liability to the Trust Fund or the Certificateholders for any action taken, or for refraining from the taking of any action, in good faith pursuant to this Agreement, or for errors in judgment; provided, however, that this provision shall not protect the Depositor or the Servicer or any such Person against any breach of warranties or representations made herein, or against any specific liability imposed on the Servicer for a breach of the Servicing Standard, or against any liability which would otherwise be imposed by reason of its respective willful misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence in the performance of its duties or by reasons of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor or the Servicer may rely in good faith on any document of any kind which, prima facie, is properly executed and submitted by any appropriate Person with respect to any matters arising hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor or the Servicer shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Trust Fund against any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action relating to this Agreement or the Certificates, other than any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action incurred by reason of its respective misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence, a breach of a representation or warranty hereunder or (in the case of the Servicer) a breach of the Servicing Standard in the performance of its respective duties or by reason of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. Neither the Depositor nor the Servicer shall be under any obligation to appear in, prosecute or defend any legal action unless such action is related to its respective duties under this Agreement and in its opinion does not expose it to any expense or liability; provided, however, that the Depositor or the Servicer may in its discretion undertake any action related to its obligations hereunder which it may deem necessary or desirable with respect to this Agreement and the rights and duties of the parties hereto and the interests of the Certificateholders hereunder.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Mortgage Pass THR Cert Ser 2003-He1)

Liability of Servicer; Indemnification. (a) The Servicer shall not be relieved of its obligations under this Agreement notwithstanding any Sub-Servicing Agreement or any of the provisions of this Agreement relating Subject to agreements or arrangements between the Servicer and a Sub-Servicer and the Servicer shall be obligated to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if it alone were servicing and administering the Home Equity Loans. The Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with a Sub-Servicer for indemnification of the Servicer by such Sub-Servicer; provided, however, that nothing contained in such Sub-Servicing Agreement shall be deemed to limit or modify this Agreement. clause (b) The below and Section 6.03, each Servicer (except The Chase Manhattan Bank the Master Servicer if it is required to succeed the a Servicer hereunder) agrees to indemnify indemnifies and hold holds the Trustee, the Certificate Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator, the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer and each Owner the Trust Fund harmless against any and all third party claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable legal fees and related costs, judgments, and any other costs, fees and expenses that the Trustee, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator, the Depositor, the Certificate NIMS Insurer and any Owner the Trust Fund may sustain in any way related to the failure of the such Servicer to perform its duties and service the Home Equity applicable Mortgage Loans in compliance with the terms applicable Servicing Standard, including, but not limited to such Servicer's obligation to deliver (or cause any Subcontractor or Subservicer engaged by such Servicer to deliver) any information, report, certification, accountants' letter or other material required to comply with Regulation AB or (b) any material breach by such Servicer of any of the representations and warranties contained in Section 2.05; provided, however, in no event shall JPM Chase Bank be liable to any of the parties described in this AgreementSection 3.28 for any losses, damages, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable and necessary legal fees and related costs, judgments and other costs and expenses that any of them may sustain that are indirect, consequential, punitive or special in nature, although the parties hereto agree that such limitation with respect to JPM Chase Bank shall not create any implication that any other party hereto shall be liable for losses, damages, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable and necessary legal fees and related costs, judgments and other costs and expenses that are indirect, consequential, punitive or special in nature. The Each Servicer shall immediately notify the Trustee, the DepositorMaster Servicer, the Certificate Securities Administrator, the NIMS Insurer and each Owner the Depositor if a claim is made by a third party with respect to this Agreementthat may result in such claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, legal fees or related costs, judgments, or any other costs, fees and expenses, and the such Servicer shall assume (with the consent of the Trustee and the Certificate InsurerTrustee) the defense of any such claim and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including reasonable counsel fees, and promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered against the such Servicer, the Trustee, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator, the Depositor, the Certificate NIMS Insurer and/or Owner the Trust Fund in respect of such claim. The Trustee shall, in accordance with instructions received from the Servicer, reimburse the Servicer only from amounts otherwise distributable on the Class R Certificates for all amounts advanced by it pursuant to the preceding sentence, except when a final nonpayable adjudication determines that the claim relates directly to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties in compliance with the Agreement. The provisions of this Section 8.05(b) 3.28 shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the payment of the outstanding Certificates. (b) None of the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer, the Servicers, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator or any of the directors, officers, employees or agents of such parties shall be under any liability to the Trust Fund or the Certificateholders for any action taken, or for refraining from the taking of any action, in good faith pursuant to this Agreement, or for errors in judgment; provided, however, that this provision shall not protect the Depositor, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator, the NIMS Insurer or any Servicer or any such Person against any breach of warranties or representations made by such party herein, or against any specific liability imposed on any Servicer for a breach of the applicable Servicing Standard and/or this Agreement, or against any liability which would otherwise be imposed by reason of its respective willful misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence in the performance of its duties or by reasons of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. The Depositor, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator, the NIMS Insurer, each Servicer and any director, officer, employee or agent of such parties, may rely in good faith on any document of any kind which, prima facie, is properly executed and submitted by any appropriate Person with respect to any matters arising hereunder. The Depositor, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator, each Servicer, the NIMS Insurer and any director, officer, employee or agent of such parties shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Trust against any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action relating to this Agreement or the Certificates, other than any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action incurred by reason of its respective misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence, a breach of a representation or warranty made by such party hereunder or (in the case of a Servicer) a breach of the applicable Servicing Standard in the performance of its duties or by reason of negligent disregard of its obligations or duties hereunder. None of the Depositor, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator, the NIMS Insurer, or the Servicers shall be under any obligation to appear in, prosecute or defend any legal action unless such action is related to its respective duties under this Agreement and in its opinion does not expose it to any expense or liability; provided, however, that the Depositor, the Master Servicer, the Securities Administrator, the NIMS Insurer or a Servicer may in their discretion undertake any action related to their obligations hereunder which they may deem necessary or desirable with respect to this Agreement and the rights and duties of the parties hereto and the interests of the Certificateholders hereunder. Each party's right to indemnity or reimbursement pursuant to this Section 3.28 shall survive any resignation or termination of such party pursuant to this Agreement with respect to any losses, expenses, costs or liabilities arising prior to such resignation or termination (or arising from events that occurred prior to such resignation or termination).

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (ABFC 2006-He1 Trust)

Liability of Servicer; Indemnification. (a) The Servicer shall not be relieved of its obligations under this Agreement notwithstanding any Sub-Servicing Agreement or any of the provisions of this Agreement relating Subject to agreements or arrangements between the Servicer and a Sub-Servicer and the Servicer shall be obligated to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if it alone were servicing and administering the Home Equity Loans. The Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with a Sub-Servicer for indemnification of the Servicer by such Sub-Servicer; provided, however, that nothing contained in such Sub-Servicing Agreement shall be deemed to limit or modify this Agreement. clause (b) The Servicer (except The Chase Manhattan Bank if it is required to succeed below and Section 4.03, the Servicer hereunder) agrees to indemnify indemnifies and hold holds the Trustee, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and each Owner Certificateholder harmless against any and all claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable legal fees and related costs, judgments, and any other costs, fees and expenses that the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and any Owner Certificateholder may sustain in any way related to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties and service the Home Equity Mortgage Loans in compliance with the Servicing Standards, the terms of this AgreementAgreement and the terms of the Mortgage Notes. The Servicer shall immediately notify the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and each Owner Certificateholder if a claim is made by a third against such party with respect to this Agreementthat may result in such claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, legal fees or related costs, judgments, or any other costs, fees and expenses, and the Servicer shall assume (with the consent of the Trustee and the Certificate InsurerDepositor) the defense of any such claim and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including reasonable counsel fees, and promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered against the Servicer, the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and/or Owner Certificateholder in respect of such claim. The Trustee shall, in accordance with instructions received from the Servicer, reimburse the Servicer only from amounts otherwise distributable on the Class R Certificates for all amounts advanced by it pursuant to the preceding sentence, except when a final nonpayable adjudication determines that the claim relates directly to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties in compliance with the Agreement. The provisions of this Section 8.05(b) 2.26 shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the payment of the outstanding Certificates. The indemnification obligations under this Section 2.26(a) shall not be assumed by the Trustee in its role as successor Servicer. (b) None of the Depositor, the Servicer, or any of the directors, officers, employees or agents of the Depositor or the Servicer shall be under any liability to the Trust Fund or the Certificateholders for any action taken, or for refraining from the taking of any action, in good faith pursuant to this Agreement, or for errors in judgment; provided, however, that this provision shall not protect the Depositor or the Servicer or any such Person against any breach of warranties or representations made herein, or against any specific liability imposed on the Servicer for a breach of the Servicing Standard, or against any liability which would otherwise be imposed by reason of its respective willful misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence in the performance of its duties or by reasons of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor or the Servicer may rely in good faith on any document of any kind which, prima facie, is properly executed and submitted by any appropriate Person with respect to any matters arising hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor or the Servicer shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Trust Fund against any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action relating to this Agreement or the Certificates, other than any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action incurred by reason of its respective misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence, a breach of a representation or warranty hereunder or (in the case of the Servicer) a breach of the Servicing Standard in the performance of its respective duties or by reason of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. Neither the Depositor nor the Servicer shall be under any obligation to appear in, prosecute or defend any legal action unless such action is related to its respective duties under this Agreement and in its opinion does not expose it to any expense or liability; provided, however, that the Depositor or the Servicer may in its discretion undertake any action related to its obligations hereunder which it may deem necessary or desirable with respect to this Agreement and the rights and duties of the parties hereto and the interests of the Certificateholders hereunder.

Appears in 1 contract

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

Liability of Servicer; Indemnification. (a) The Servicer shall not be relieved of its obligations under this Agreement notwithstanding any Sub-Servicing Agreement or any of the provisions of this Agreement relating Subject to agreements or arrangements between the Servicer and a Sub-Servicer and the Servicer shall be obligated to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if it alone were servicing and administering the Home Equity Loans. The Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with a Sub-Servicer for indemnification of the Servicer by such Sub-Servicer; provided, however, that nothing contained in such Sub-Servicing Agreement shall be deemed to limit or modify this Agreement. clause (b) The below and Section 6.03, the Servicer (except The Chase Manhattan Bank the Trustee if it is required to succeed the Servicer hereunder) agrees to indemnify indemnifies and hold holds the Trustee, the Certificate Insurer Seller, the Depositor and each Owner Certificateholder harmless against any and all claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable legal fees and related costs, judgments, and any other costs, fees and expenses that the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and any Owner Certificateholder may sustain in any way related to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties and service the Home Equity Mortgage Loans in compliance with the terms of this AgreementServicing Standards. The Servicer shall immediately notify the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and each Owner Certificateholder if a claim is made by a third party with respect to this Agreementthat may result in such claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, legal fees or related costs, judgments, or any other costs, fees and expenses, and the Servicer shall assume (with the consent of the Trustee and the Certificate InsurerTrustee) the defense of any such claim and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including reasonable counsel fees, and promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered against the Servicer, the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and/or Owner Certificateholder in respect of such claim. The Trustee shall, in accordance with instructions received from the Servicer, reimburse the Servicer only from amounts otherwise distributable on the Class R Certificates for all amounts advanced by it pursuant to the preceding sentence, except when a final nonpayable adjudication determines that the claim relates directly to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties in compliance with the Agreement. The provisions of this Section 8.05(b) 3.26 shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the payment of the outstanding Certificates. (b) None of the Depositor, the Seller, the Servicer, or any of the directors, officers, employees or agents of the Depositor, the Seller or the Servicer shall be under any liability to the Trust Fund or the Certificateholders for any action taken, or for refraining from the taking of any action, in good faith pursuant to this Agreement, or for errors in judgment; provided, however, that this provision shall not protect the Depositor, the Seller or the Servicer or any such Person against any breach of warranties or representations made herein, or against any specific liability imposed on the Servicer for a breach of the Servicing Standard, or against any liability which would otherwise be imposed by reason of its respective willful misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence in the performance of its duties or by reasons of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer, the Seller and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor or the Servicer, may rely in good faith on any document of any kind which, prima facie, is properly executed and submitted by any appropriate Person with respect to any matters arising hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor or the Servicer shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Trust Fund against any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action relating to this Agreement or the Certificates, other than any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action incurred by reason of its respective misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence, a breach of a representation or warranty hereunder or (in the case of the Servicer) a breach of the Servicing Standard in the performance of its respective duties or by reason of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. Neither the Depositor nor the Servicer shall be under any obligation to appear in, prosecute or defend any legal action unless such action is related to its respective duties under this Agreement and in its opinion does not expose it to any expense or liability; provided, however, that the Depositor or the Servicer may in its discretion undertake any action related to its obligations hereunder which it may deem necessary or desirable with respect to this Agreement and the rights and duties of the parties hereto and the interests of the Certificateholders hereunder.

Appears in 1 contract

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

Liability of Servicer; Indemnification. (a) The Servicer shall not be relieved of its obligations under this Agreement notwithstanding any Sub-Servicing Agreement or any of the provisions of this Agreement relating to agreements or arrangements between the Servicer and a Sub-Servicer and the Servicer shall be obligated to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if it alone were servicing and administering the Home Equity Loans. The Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with a Sub-Servicer for indemnification of the Servicer by such Sub-Servicer; provided, however, that Servicer and nothing contained in such Sub-Servicing Agreement shall be deemed to limit or modify this Agreement. (b) The Servicer (except The Chase Manhattan Bank ______________________________ if it is required to succeed the Servicer hereunder) agrees to indemnify and hold the Trustee, the Certificate Insurer and each Owner harmless against any and all claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, legal fees and related costs, judgments, and any other costs, fees and expenses that the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer and any Owner may sustain in any way related to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties and service the Home Equity Loans in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. The Servicer shall immediately notify the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer and each Owner if a claim is made by a third party with respect to this Agreement, and the Servicer shall assume (with the consent of the Trustee and the Certificate Insurer) the defense of any such claim and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including reasonable counsel fees, and promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered against the Servicer, the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer and/or Owner in respect of such claim. The Trustee shallmay, in accordance with instructions received from the Servicerif necessary, reimburse the Servicer only from amounts otherwise distributable on the Class R Certificates for all amounts advanced by it pursuant to the preceding sentence, sentence except when a final nonpayable adjudication determines that the claim relates directly to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties service and administer the Home Equity Loans in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. The provisions of this Section 8.05(b) 8.05 shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the payment of the outstanding Certificates.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Contisecurities Asset Funding Corp)

Liability of Servicer; Indemnification. (a) The Servicer shall not be relieved of its obligations under this Agreement notwithstanding any Sub-Servicing Agreement or any of the provisions of this Agreement relating Subject to agreements or arrangements between the Servicer and a Sub-Servicer and the Servicer shall be obligated to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if it alone were servicing and administering the Home Equity Loans. The Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with a Sub-Servicer for indemnification of the Servicer by such Sub-Servicer; provided, however, that nothing contained in such Sub-Servicing Agreement shall be deemed to limit or modify this Agreement. clause (b) The below and Section 6.03, the Servicer (except The Chase Manhattan Bank or the Trustee if it is required to succeed the Servicer hereunder) agrees to indemnify indemnifies and hold holds the Trustee, the Seller, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer and each Owner Certificateholder harmless against any and all claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable legal fees and related costs, judgments, and any other costs, fees and expenses that the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and any Owner Certificateholder may sustain in any way related to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties and service the Home Equity Mortgage Loans in compliance with the terms of this AgreementServicing Standards. The Servicer shall immediately notify the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer and each Owner Certificateholder if a claim is made by a third party with respect to this Agreementthat may result in such claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, legal fees or related costs, judgments, or any other costs, fees and expenses, and the Servicer shall assume (with the consent of the Trustee and the Certificate InsurerTrustee) the defense of any such claim and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including reasonable counsel fees, and promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered against the Servicer, the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer and/or Owner Certificateholder in respect of such claim. The Trustee shall, in accordance with instructions received from the Servicer, reimburse the Servicer only from amounts otherwise distributable on the Class R Certificates for all amounts advanced by it pursuant to the preceding sentence, except when a final nonpayable adjudication determines that the claim relates directly to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties in compliance with the Agreement. The provisions of this Section 8.05(b) 3.26 shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the payment of the outstanding Certificates. (b) None of the Depositor, the Seller, the Servicer, or any of the directors, officers, employees or agents of the Depositor, the Seller or the Servicer shall be under any liability to the Trust Fund or the Certificate Insurer or the Certificateholders for any action taken, or for refraining from the taking of any action, in good faith pursuant to this Agreement, or for errors in judgment; provided, however, that this provision shall not protect the Depositor, the Seller or the Servicer or any such Person against any breach of warranties or representations made herein, or against any specific liability imposed on the Servicer for a breach of the Servicing Standard, or against any liability which would otherwise be imposed by reason of its respective willful misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence in the performance of its duties or by reasons of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer, the Seller and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor, the Seller or the Servicer, may rely in good faith on any document of any kind which, prima facie, is properly executed and submitted by any appropriate Person with respect to any matters arising hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer, the Seller, and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor, the Seller or the Servicer shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Trust Fund against any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action relating to this Agreement or the Certificates, other than any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action incurred by reason of its respective misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence, a breach of a representation or warranty hereunder or (in the case of the Servicer) a breach of the Servicing Standard in the performance of its respective duties or by reason of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. Neither the Depositor, the Seller nor the Servicer shall be under any obligation to appear in, prosecute or defend any legal action unless such action is related to its respective duties under this Agreement and in its opinion does not expose it to any expense or liability; provided, however, that the Depositor, the Seller or the Servicer may in its discretion undertake any action related to its obligations hereunder which it may deem necessary or desirable with respect to this Agreement and the rights and duties of the parties hereto and the interests of the Certificateholders and the Certificate Insurer hereunder.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Inc C-Bass 2004-Cb6 Trust)

Liability of Servicer; Indemnification. (a) The Servicer shall not be relieved of its obligations under this Agreement notwithstanding any Sub-Servicing Agreement or any of the provisions of this Agreement relating Subject to agreements or arrangements between the Servicer and a Sub-Servicer and the Servicer shall be obligated to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if it alone were servicing and administering the Home Equity Loans. The Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with a Sub-Servicer for indemnification of the Servicer by such Sub-Servicer; provided, however, that nothing contained in such Sub-Servicing Agreement shall be deemed to limit or modify this Agreement. clause (b) The below and Section 6.03, the Servicer (except The Chase Manhattan Bank the Securities Administrator if it is required to succeed the Servicer hereunder) agrees to indemnify indemnifies and hold holds the Trustee, the Certificate Insurer Securities Administrator and the Depositor (and their respective officers, directors and Affiliates) and each Owner Certificateholder harmless against any and all claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable legal fees and related costs, judgments, and any other costs, fees and expenses that the Trustee, the DepositorSecurities Administrator, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and any Owner Certificateholder may sustain in any way related to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties and service the Home Equity Mortgage Loans in compliance with the terms of this AgreementServicing Standards. The Servicer shall immediately notify the Trustee, the DepositorSecurities Administrator, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and each Owner Certificateholder if a claim is made by a third party with respect to this Agreementthat may result in such claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, legal fees or related costs, judgments, or any other costs, fees and expenses, and the Servicer shall assume (with the consent of the Trustee and the Certificate InsurerSecurities Administrator) the defense of any such claim and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including reasonable counsel fees, and promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered against the Servicer, the Trustee, the DepositorSecurities Administrator, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and/or Owner Certificateholder in respect of such claim. The Trustee shall, in accordance with instructions received from the Servicer, reimburse the Servicer only from amounts otherwise distributable on the Class R Certificates for all amounts advanced by it pursuant to the preceding sentence, except when a final nonpayable adjudication determines that the claim relates directly to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties in compliance with the Agreement. The provisions of this Section 8.05(b) 3.26 shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the payment of the outstanding Certificates. (b) None of the Depositor, the Servicer, or any of the directors, officers, employees or agents of the Depositor or the Servicer shall be under any liability to the Trust Fund or the Certificateholders for any action taken, or for refraining from the taking of any action, in good faith pursuant to this Agreement, or for errors in judgment; provided, however, that this provision shall not protect the Depositor or the Servicer or any such Person against any breach of warranties or representations made herein, or against any specific liability imposed on the Servicer for a breach of the Servicing Standard, or against any liability which would otherwise be imposed by reason of its respective willful misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence in the performance of its duties or by reasons of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor or the Servicer, may rely in good faith on any document of any kind which, prima facie, is properly executed and submitted by any appropriate Person with respect to any matters arising hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor or the Servicer shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Trust Fund against any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action relating to this Agreement or the Certificates, other than any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action incurred by reason of its respective misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence, a breach of a representation or warranty hereunder or (in the case of the Servicer) a breach of the Servicing Standard in the performance of its respective duties or by reason of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. Neither the Depositor nor the Servicer shall be under any obligation to appear in, prosecute or defend any legal action unless such action is related to its respective duties under this Agreement and in its opinion does not expose it to any expense or liability; provided, however, that the Depositor or the Servicer may in its discretion undertake any action related to its obligations hereunder which it may deem necessary or desirable with respect to this Agreement and the rights and duties of the parties hereto and the interests of the Certificateholders hereunder.

Appears in 1 contract

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

Liability of Servicer; Indemnification. (a) The Servicer shall not be relieved of its obligations under this Agreement notwithstanding any Sub-Servicing Agreement or any of the provisions of this Agreement relating to agreements or arrangements between the Servicer and a Sub-Servicer and the Servicer shall be obligated to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if it alone were servicing and administering the Home Equity Loans. The Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with a Sub-Servicer for indemnification of the Servicer by such Sub-Servicer; provided, however, that Servicer and nothing contained in such Sub-Servicing Agreement shall be deemed to limit or modify this Agreement. (b) The Servicer (except The Chase Manhattan Bank if it is required to succeed the Servicer hereunder) agrees to indemnify and hold the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer and each Owner harmless against any and all claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, legal fees and related costs, judgments, and any other costs, fees and expenses that the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer and any Owner may sustain in any way related to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties and service the Home Equity Loans in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. The Servicer shall immediately notify the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer and each Owner if a claim is made by a third party arising out of or based upon the alleged actions of the Servicer or alleged failure of the Servicer to perform its duties and service the Home Equity Loans in compliance with respect to the terms of this Agreement, and the Servicer shall assume (with the consent of the Trustee and the Certificate Insurer) the defense of any such claim and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including reasonable counsel fees, and promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered against the Servicer, the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer and/or Owner in respect of such claim. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Servicer shall not be obligated to indemnify the Trust or assume the defense for any claim by a third party that does not arise out of and is not based upon the alleged actions of the Servicer or alleged failure of the Servicer to perform its duties and service the Home Equity Loans in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. (c) The Trustee shall, in accordance with instructions received from the Servicer, reimburse the Servicer only from amounts otherwise distributable on the Class R Certificates for all amounts advanced by it pursuant to the preceding sentenceSection 8.05(b), except when evidence has been delivered to the Trustee that a final nonpayable nonappealable adjudication determines that the claim relates directly to actions of the Servicer or the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. To the extent the Servicer has been reimbursed for amounts in connection with a claim for which such a final nonappealable adjudication determines that the claim relates directly to actions of the Servicer or the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties in compliance with the terms of this Agreement, the Servicer shall, on the immediately succeeding Distribution Date pay such amounts to the holder of the Class R Certificates. The provisions of this Section 8.05(b8.05(c) shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the payment of the outstanding Certificates.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Asset Backed Sec Corp Home Equity Loan Tr 1999-Lb1)

Liability of Servicer; Indemnification. (a) The Servicer shall not be relieved of its obligations under this Agreement notwithstanding any Sub-Servicing Agreement or any of the provisions of this Agreement relating Subject to agreements or arrangements between the Servicer and a Sub-Servicer and the Servicer shall be obligated to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if it alone were servicing and administering the Home Equity Loans. The Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with a Sub-Servicer for indemnification of the Servicer by such Sub-Servicer; provided, however, that nothing contained in such Sub-Servicing Agreement shall be deemed to limit or modify this Agreement. clause (b) The below and Section 6.03, the Servicer (except The Chase Manhattan Bank the Securities Administrator if it is required to succeed the Servicer hereunder) agrees to indemnify indemnifies and hold holds the Trustee, the Certificate Securities Administrator, the NIMS Insurer and the Depositor (and their respective officers, directors and Affiliates) and each Owner Certificateholder harmless against any and all claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable legal fees and related costs, judgments, and any other costs, fees and expenses that the Trustee, the Securities Administrator, the Depositor, the Certificate NIMS Insurer and any Owner Certificateholder may sustain in any way related to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties and service the Home Equity Mortgage Loans in compliance with the terms of this AgreementServicing Standards. The Servicer shall immediately notify the Trustee, the Securities Administrator, the Depositor, the Certificate NIMS Insurer and each Owner Certificateholder if a claim is made by a third party with respect to this Agreementthat may result in such claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, legal fees or related costs, judgments, or any other costs, fees and expenses, and the Servicer shall assume (with the consent of the Trustee and the Certificate InsurerSecurities Administrator) the defense of any such claim and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including reasonable counsel fees, and promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered against the Servicer, the Trustee, the Securities Administrator, the Depositor, the Certificate NIMS Insurer and/or Owner Certificateholder in respect of such claim. The Trustee shall, in accordance with instructions received from the Servicer, reimburse the Servicer only from amounts otherwise distributable on the Class R Certificates for all amounts advanced by it pursuant to the preceding sentence, except when a final nonpayable adjudication determines that the claim relates directly to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties in compliance with the Agreement. The provisions of this Section 8.05(b) 3.26 shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the payment of the outstanding Certificates. (b) None of the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer, the Servicer, or any of the directors, officers, employees or agents of the Depositor or the Servicer shall be under any liability to the Trust Fund or the Certificateholders for any action taken, or for refraining from the taking of any action, in good faith pursuant to this Agreement, or for errors in judgment; provided, however, that this provision shall not protect the Depositor or the Servicer or any such Person against any breach of warranties or representations made herein, or against any specific liability imposed on the Servicer for a breach of the Servicing Standard, or against any liability which would otherwise be imposed by reason of its respective willful misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence in the performance of its duties or by reasons of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. The Depositor, the NIMS Insurer, the Servicer and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer or the Servicer, may rely in good faith on any document of any kind which, prima facie, is properly executed and submitted by any appropriate Person with respect to any matters arising hereunder. The Depositor, the NIMS Insurer, the Servicer and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer or the Servicer shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Trust Fund against any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action relating to this Agreement or the Certificates, other than any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action incurred by reason of its respective misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence, a breach of a representation or warranty hereunder or (in the case of the Servicer) a breach of the Servicing Standard in the performance of its respective duties or by reason of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. Neither the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer nor the Servicer shall be under any obligation to appear in, prosecute or defend any legal action unless such action is related to its respective duties under this Agreement and in its opinion does not expose it to any expense or liability; provided, however, that each of the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer and the Servicer may in its discretion undertake any action related to its obligations hereunder which it may deem necessary or desirable with respect to this Agreement and the rights and duties of the parties hereto and the interests of the Certificateholders hereunder. In such event, unless the Depositor or the Servicer acts without the consent of Holders of Certificates entitled to at least 51% of the Voting Rights, the legal expenses and costs of such action and any liability resulting therefrom (except any loss, liability or expense incurred by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of duties hereunder or by reason of reckless disregard of obligations and duties hereunder) shall be expenses, costs and liabilities of the Trust Fund, and the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer and the Servicer shall be entitled to be reimbursed therefor from the Collection Account as and to the extent provided in Section 3.05, any such right of reimbursement being prior to the rights of the Certificateholders to receive any amount in the Collection Account.

Appears in 1 contract

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

Liability of Servicer; Indemnification. (a) The Servicer shall not be relieved of its obligations under this Agreement notwithstanding any Sub-Servicing Agreement or any of the provisions of this Agreement relating Subject to agreements or arrangements between the Servicer and a Sub-Servicer and the Servicer shall be obligated to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if it alone were servicing and administering the Home Equity Loans. The Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with a Sub-Servicer for indemnification of the Servicer by such Sub-Servicer; provided, however, that nothing contained in such Sub-Servicing Agreement shall be deemed to limit or modify this Agreement. clause (b) The Servicer (except The Chase Manhattan Bank if it is required to succeed below and Section 4.03, the Servicer hereunder) agrees to indemnify indemnifies and hold holds the Trustee, Trustee and the Certificate Insurer and each Owner Depositor harmless against any and all claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable legal fees and related costs, judgments, and any other costs, fees and expenses that the Trustee, Trustee and the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer and any Owner Depositor may sustain in any way related to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties and service the Home Equity Mortgage Loans in compliance with the Servicing Standards and the terms of this Agreement. The Servicer shall immediately notify the Trustee, Trustee and the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer and each Owner Depositor if a claim is made by a third party with respect to this Agreementthat may result in such claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, legal fees or related costs, judgments, or any other costs, fees and expenses, and the Servicer shall assume (with the consent of the Trustee and the Certificate InsurerTrustee) the defense of any such claim and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including reasonable counsel fees, and promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered against the Servicer, the Trustee, Trustee and/or the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer and/or Owner Depositor in respect of such claim. The Trustee shall, in accordance with instructions received from the Servicer, reimburse the Servicer only from amounts otherwise distributable on the Class R Certificates for all amounts advanced by it pursuant to the preceding sentence, except when a final nonpayable adjudication determines that the claim relates directly to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties in compliance with the Agreement. The provisions of this Section 8.05(b) 2.26 shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the payment of the outstanding Certificates. The provisions of this Section 2.26(a) shall not apply to the Trustee in its role as successor Servicer. (b) None of the Depositor, the Servicer, or any of the directors, officers, employees or agents of the Depositor or the Servicer shall be under any liability to the Trust Fund or the Certificateholders for any action taken, or for refraining from the taking of any action, in good faith pursuant to this Agreement, or for errors in judgment; provided, however, that this provision shall not protect the Depositor or the Servicer or any such Person against any breach of warranties or representations made herein, or against any specific liability imposed on the Servicer for a breach of the Servicing Standard, or against any liability which would otherwise be imposed by reason of its respective willful misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence in the performance of its duties or by reasons of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor or the Servicer may rely in good faith on any document of any kind which, prima facie, is properly executed and submitted by any appropriate Person with respect to any matters arising hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor or the Servicer shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Trust Fund against any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action relating to this Agreement or the Certificates, other than any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action incurred by reason of its respective misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence, a breach of a representation or warranty hereunder or (in the case of the Servicer) a breach of the Servicing Standard in the performance of its respective duties or by reason of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. Neither the Depositor nor the Servicer shall be under any obligation to appear in, prosecute or defend any legal action unless such action is related to its respective duties under this Agreement and in its opinion does not expose it to any expense or liability; provided, however, that the Depositor or the Servicer may in its discretion undertake any action related to its obligations hereunder which it may deem necessary or desirable with respect to this Agreement and the rights and duties of the parties hereto and the interests of the Certificateholders hereunder.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Mortgage Pass THR Cert Ser 2003-He1)

Liability of Servicer; Indemnification. (a) The Servicer shall not be relieved of its obligations under this Agreement notwithstanding any Sub-Servicing Agreement or any of the provisions of this Agreement relating Subject to agreements or arrangements between the Servicer and a Sub-Servicer and the Servicer shall be obligated to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if it alone were servicing and administering the Home Equity Loans. The Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with a Sub-Servicer for indemnification of the Servicer by such Sub-Servicer; provided, however, that nothing contained in such Sub-Servicing Agreement shall be deemed to limit or modify this Agreement. clause (b) The below and Section 6.03, the Servicer (except The Chase Manhattan Bank the Trustee if it is required to succeed the Servicer hereunder) agrees to indemnify indemnifies and hold holds the Trustee, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and each Owner Certificateholder harmless against any and all claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable legal fees and related costs, judgments, and any other costs, fees and expenses that the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and any Owner Certificateholder may sustain in any way related to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties and service the Home Equity Mortgage Loans in compliance with the terms of this AgreementServicing Standards. The Servicer shall immediately notify the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and each Owner Certificateholder if a claim is made by a third party with respect to this Agreementthat may result in such claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, legal fees or related costs, judgments, or any other costs, fees and expenses, and the Servicer shall assume (with the consent of the Trustee and the Certificate InsurerTrustee) the defense of any such claim and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including reasonable counsel fees, and promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered against the Servicer, the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer Depositor and/or Owner Certificateholder in respect of such claim. The Trustee shall, in accordance with instructions received from the Servicer, reimburse the Servicer only from amounts otherwise distributable on the Class R Certificates for all amounts advanced by it pursuant to the preceding sentence, except when a final nonpayable adjudication determines that the claim relates directly to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties in compliance with the Agreement. The provisions of this Section 8.05(b) 3.26 shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the payment of the outstanding Certificates. (b) None of the Depositor, the Servicer, or any of the directors, officers, employees or agents of the Depositor or the Servicer shall be under any liability to the Trust Fund or the Certificateholders for any action taken, or for refraining from the taking of any action, in good faith pursuant to this Agreement, or for errors in judgment; provided, however, that this provision shall not protect the Depositor or the Servicer or any such Person against any breach of warranties or representations made herein, or against any specific liability imposed on the Servicer for a breach of the Servicing Standard, or against any liability which would otherwise be imposed by reason of its respective willful misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence in the performance of its duties or by reasons of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor or the Servicer, may rely in good faith on any document of any kind which, prima facie, is properly executed and submitted by any appropriate Person with respect to any matters arising hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor or the Servicer shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Trust against any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action relating to this Agreement or the Certificates, other than any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action incurred by reason of its respective misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence, a breach of a representation or warranty hereunder or (in the case of the Servicer) a breach of the Servicing Standard in the performance of its respective duties or by reason of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. Neither the Depositor nor the Servicer shall be under any obligation to appear in, prosecute or defend any legal action unless such action is related to its respective duties under this Agreement and in its opinion does not expose it to any expense or liability; provided, however, that the Depositor or the Servicer may in their discretion undertake any action related to their obligations hereunder which they may deem necessary or desirable with respect to this Agreement and the rights and duties of the parties hereto and the interests of the Certificateholders hereunder.

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Sources: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Abfc Asset Backed Certificates Series 2002-Sb1)

Liability of Servicer; Indemnification. (a) The Servicer shall not be relieved of its obligations under this Agreement notwithstanding any Sub-Servicing Agreement or any of the provisions of this Agreement relating Subject to agreements or arrangements between the Servicer and a Sub-Servicer and the Servicer shall be obligated to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if it alone were servicing and administering the Home Equity Loans. The Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with a Sub-Servicer for indemnification of the Servicer by such Sub-Servicer; provided, however, that nothing contained in such Sub-Servicing Agreement shall be deemed to limit or modify this Agreement. clause (b) The below and Section 6.03, the Servicer (except The Chase Manhattan Bank the Trustee if it is required to succeed the Servicer hereunder) agrees to indemnify indemnifies and hold holds the Trustee, the Certificate Insurer Seller, the Depositor, the Guarantor and each Owner Certificateholder harmless against any and all claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable legal fees and related costs, judgments, and any other costs, fees and expenses that the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer Guarantor and any Owner Certificateholder may sustain in any way related to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties and service the Home Equity Mortgage Loans in compliance with the terms of Servicing Standards and this Agreement. The Servicer shall immediately notify the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer Guarantor and each Owner Certificateholder if a claim is made by a third party with respect to this Agreementthat may result in such claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, legal fees or related costs, judgments, or any other costs, fees and expenses, and the Servicer shall assume (with the consent of the Trustee and the Certificate InsurerTrustee) the defense of any such claim and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including reasonable counsel fees, and promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered against the Servicer, the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer Guarantor and/or Owner Certificateholder in respect of such claim. The Trustee shall, in accordance with instructions received from the Servicer, reimburse the Servicer only from amounts otherwise distributable on the Class R Certificates for all amounts advanced by it pursuant to the preceding sentence, except when a final nonpayable adjudication determines that the claim relates directly to the failure of the Servicer to perform its duties in compliance with the Agreement. The provisions of this Section 8.05(b) 3.26 shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the payment of the outstanding Certificates. (b) None of the Depositor, the Seller, the Servicer, the Guarantor, or any of the directors, officers, employees or agents of the Depositor, the Seller, the Servicer or the Guarantor shall be under any liability to the Trust Fund or the Certificateholders for any action taken, or for refraining from the taking of any action, in good faith pursuant to this Agreement, or for errors in judgment; provided, however, that this provision shall not protect the Depositor, the Seller, the Servicer, the Guarantor or any such Person against any breach of warranties or representations made herein, or against any specific liability imposed on the Servicer for a breach of the Servicing Standard, or against any liability which would otherwise be imposed by reason of its respective willful misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence in the performance of its duties or by reasons of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer, the Seller, the Guarantor and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor, the Seller, the Servicer or the Guarantor may rely in good faith on any document of any kind which, prima facie, is properly executed and submitted by any appropriate Person with respect to any matters arising hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer, the Seller, the Guarantor and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Depositor, the Seller, the Servicer or the Guarantor shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Trust Fund against any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action relating to this Agreement or the Certificates, other than any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action incurred by reason of its respective misfeasance, bad faith, fraud or negligence, a breach of a representation or warranty hereunder or (in the case of the Servicer) a breach of the Servicing Standard in the performance of its respective duties or by reason of negligent disregard of its respective obligations or duties hereunder. None of the Depositor, the Seller, the Servicer and the Guarantor shall be under any obligation to appear in, prosecute or defend any legal action unless such action is related to its respective duties under this Agreement and in its opinion does not expose it to any expense or liability; provided, however, that the Depositor, the Seller, the Servicer or the Guarantor may in its discretion undertake any action related to its obligations hereunder which it may deem necessary or desirable with respect to this Agreement and the rights and duties of the parties hereto and the interests of the Certificateholders and the Guarantor hereunder.

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Sources: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Residential Asset Funding Corp)

Liability of Servicer; Indemnification. (a) The Servicer shall not be relieved Each of its obligations under this Agreement notwithstanding any Sub-Servicing Agreement or any of the provisions of this Agreement relating to agreements or arrangements between the Servicer Fairbanks and a Sub-Servicer and the Servicer shall be obligated to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if it alone were servicing and administering the Home Equity Loans. The Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with a Sub-Servicer for indemnification of the Servicer by such Sub-Servicer; provided, however, that nothing contained in such Sub-Servicing Agreement shall be deemed to limit or modify this Agreement. (b) The Servicer (except The Chase Manhattan Bank if it is required to succeed the Servicer hereunder) Wilshire agrees to indemnify and hold the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer and Insurer, each Owner and their respective Affiliates, successors and assigns harmless against any and all claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable legal fees and related costs, judgments, and any other actual costs, fees and expenses that the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer and Insurer, each or any Owner Affiliate, successor or assign of any of them may sustain in any way related to the extent caused by the failure of the relevant Servicer to perform any of its material duties hereunder and to service the Home Equity related Mortgage Loans in compliance with the terms of this AgreementAgreement or due to the fraud, negligence or willful misfeasance of the relevant Servicer (a "SERVICING CLAIM"). The Servicer shall immediately notify the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer Each of Fairbanks and each Owner if a claim is made by a third party with respect to this Agreement, and the Servicer Wilshire shall assume (with the consent of the Trustee Trustee, the Certificate Insurer and the Certificate InsurerDepositor, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned) the defense of any such claim Servicing Claim and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including reasonable counsel fees, and promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered against Fairbanks, Wilshire, the Trustee, any Owner or any Affiliate, successor or assign of any of them as a result of a claim related to the failure of Fairbanks or Wilshire, as the case may be, to perform its material duties. Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, in no event shall any Servicer be liable for special, indirect or consequential loss or damage of any kind whatsoever (including, but not limited to, lost profits), even if such Servicer has been advised of the likelihood of such loss or damage and regardless of the form of action. (b) Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, neither Fairbanks nor Wilshire shall be under any obligation to appear in, prosecute or defend any legal action that (i) is not incidental to its duties to service the related Mortgage Loans in accordance with this Agreement, or (ii) may involve allegations against the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer, any Owner or any Affiliate, successor or assign of any of them or any prior owners or servicers of the related Mortgage Loans; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that Fairbanks and Wilshire, as the case may be, may institute foreclosure proceedings and, with the prior written consent of the Trustee, the Certificate Insurer and the Depositor, undertake any legal action that it may deem necessary or desirable in respect of this Agreement and the rights and duties of the parties hereto (with the reasonable legal expenses and costs of such action and any liability resulting therefrom treated as expenses, costs and liabilities for which the Trust will be liable and for which the relevant Servicer will be entitled to reimbursement upon request as Trust Expenses); and PROVIDED, FURTHER, that the foregoing shall not protect the relevant Servicer against any breach of representation or warranty or failure to perform its obligations in strict compliance with any standard of care set forth in this Agreement. In the event that any Servicer agrees, at the request of the Trustee or the Depositor to act on behalf of such party in any dispute or litigation that is not incidental to such Servicer's duties hereunder and that relates to the origination of a Mortgage Loan, such party shall pay all expenses associated with the management and defense of such claim. (c) Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, neither Fairbanks nor Wilshire shall have any liability for any obligations, duties, or liabilities of the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificate Insurer and/or any Owner in or any Affiliate, successor or assignee thereof or any prior owners or servicers of the related Mortgage Loans with respect of such claim. The Trustee shall, in accordance with instructions received from the Servicer, reimburse the Servicer only from amounts otherwise distributable on the Class R Certificates for all amounts advanced by it pursuant to the preceding sentenceservicing of a Fairbanks Mortgage Loan or Wilshire Mortgage Loan, except when a final nonpayable adjudication determines as applicable, that arose prior to the date that the claim relates directly relevant Servicer began servicing the related Mortgage Loans; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that at the written request of the Trustee, the Certificate Insurer or the Depositor, or to the failure of extent necessary to comply with Accepted Servicing Practices, if the Sellers or a prior servicer shall have failed to perform or cure such obligations, the relevant Servicer shall be required to perform its duties in obligations under this Agreement with respect to such Mortgage Loan to the extent any acts or omissions relating to the prior servicing of such Mortgage Loans would not prevent or delay the relevant Servicer from performing such obligations. Additionally, upon discovery by Fairbanks or Wilshire, as applicable, of any material pre-transfer servicing defect not previously disclosed to the Trustee, the Certificate Insurer or the Depositor, the relevant Servicer shall notify each such Person, and with the written consent of the Depositor, or to the extent necessary to comply with Accepted Servicing Practices if the Sellers shall have failed to cure such defects, the relevant Servicer shall take reasonable measures consistent with Accepted Servicing Practices to attempt to cure the defect or cause it to be cured; PROVIDED that, subject to compliance with the Agreement. The provisions of this Section 8.05(b) foregoing and SECTION 8.05, all reasonable expenses incurred by the relevant Servicer to cure such defect shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the payment of the outstanding Certificatesbe reimbursed as Servicing Advances.

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Sources: Trust and Servicing Agreement (Gs Mortgage Sec Corp Mort Pass THR Cert Ser 2003-1)