Group I and II mortgage loans consists of first and second lien, adjustable-rate and fixed-rate residential mortgage loans. Group I mortgage loans have principal balances that conform to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loan limits. Group II mortgage loans have principal balances that may or may not conform to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loan limits. All groups consist of mortgage loans with original terms to maturity of not more than 40 years.
The groups I and II 'AAA' rating on the senior certificates reflects the 21.40% credit enhancement provided by the 3.6% class M-1, 3.25% class M-2, 1.9% class M-3, 1.75% class M-4, 1.65% class M-5, 1.5% class M-6, 1.5% class M-7, 1.15% class M-8, 0.85% class M-9, 0.7% class M-10, 1% class M-11, as well as the 2.55% over-collateralization (OC).