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Rating Action:

Moody's Affirmed 12 and Downgrades 13 CRE CDO Classes of Notes Issued by WAVE SPC

09 Mar 2011

$6.0 Billion of Structured Securities Affected

New York, March 09, 2011 -- Moody's Investors Service (Moody's) affirmed twelve and downgraded thirteen classes of Notes issued by WAVE SPC due to deterioration in the credit quality of the underlying portfolios as evidenced by an increase in the weighted average rating factor (WARF) and a decrease in the weighted average recovery rate (WARR) since our last review. Three transactions are affected: WAVE 2007-1, Ltd. (WAVE 2007-1), WAVE 2007-2, Ltd. (WAVE 2007-2) and WAVE 2007-3, Ltd. (WAVE 2007-3). The rating action is the result of Moody's on-going surveillance of commercial real estate collateralized debt obligation (CRE CDO) transactions.

Issuer: WAVE 2007-1

Cl. A-1, Downgraded to B1 (sf); previously on May 6, 2010 Downgraded to Ba1 (sf)

Cl. A-2, Affirmed at Caa3 (sf); previously on May 6, 2010 Downgraded to Caa3 (sf)

Cl. B, Affirmed at Ca (sf); previously on May 6, 2010 Downgraded to Ca (sf)

Cl. C, Affirmed at Ca (sf); previously on May 6, 2010 Downgraded to Ca (sf)

Cl. D, Affirmed at Ca (sf); previously on May 6, 2010 Downgraded to Ca (sf)

U.S. $1,666,666.66 Swap Transaction, Affirmed at Aaa (sf); previously on Apr 19, 2010 Assigned Aaa (sf)

U.S. $2,542,766.67 Swap Transaction, Affirmed at Aaa (sf); previously on Apr 19, 2010 Assigned Aaa (sf)

U.S. $2,690,833.33 Swap Transaction, Affirmed at Aaa (sf); previously on Apr 19, 2010 Assigned Aaa (sf)

U.S. $516,666.67 Swap Transaction, Affirmed at Aaa (sf); previously on Apr 19, 2010 Assigned Aaa (sf)

U.S. $595,591.66 Swap Transaction, Affirmed at Aaa (sf); previously on Apr 19, 2010 Assigned Aaa (sf)

U.S. $7,819,225 Swap Transaction, Affirmed at Aaa (sf); previously on Apr 19, 2010 Assigned Aaa (sf)

Issuer: WAVE 2007-2

Cl. A-1, Downgraded to A1 (sf); previously on Feb 2, 2010 Downgraded to Aa2 (sf)

Cl. A-2, Downgraded to Ba1 (sf); previously on May 6, 2010 Downgraded to Baa3 (sf)

Cl. B, Downgraded to Ba2 (sf); previously on May 6, 2010 Downgraded to Ba1 (sf)

Cl. C-FL, Downgraded to Ba3 (sf); previously on May 6, 2010 Downgraded to Ba2 (sf)

Cl. C-FX, Downgraded to Ba3 (sf); previously on May 6, 2010 Downgraded to Ba2 (sf)

Cl. D-FL, Downgraded to B2 (sf); previously on Feb 2, 2010 Downgraded to B1 (sf)

Cl. D-FX, Downgraded to B2 (sf); previously on Feb 2, 2010 Downgraded to B1 (sf)

Cl. E-FL, Downgraded to Caa1 (sf); previously on Feb 2, 2010 Downgraded to B3 (sf)

Cl. E-FX, Downgraded to Caa1 (sf); previously on Feb 2, 2010 Downgraded to B3 (sf)

Issuer: WAVE 2007-3

Cl. A-1, Downgraded to Ba2 (sf); previously on May 6, 2010 Downgraded to Baa2 (sf)

Cl. A-2, Downgraded to Caa2 (sf); previously on May 6, 2010 Downgraded to Caa1 (sf)

Cl. B, Downgraded to Caa3 (sf); previously on May 6, 2010 Downgraded to Caa2 (sf)

Cl. C, Affirmed at Ca (sf); previously on May 6, 2010 Downgraded to Ca (sf)

Cl. D, Affirmed at Ca (sf); previously on May 6, 2010 Downgraded to Ca (sf)

RATINGS RATIONALE

WAVE 2007-1, WAVE 2007-2 and WAVE 2007-3 are 100% backed by 2006 and 2007 vintage commercial mortgage backed securities (CMBS). As of the February 22, 2011 trustee report date, the aggregate collateral par amount is $6.0 billion, the same as at securitization. There have been no paydowns or losses to the collateral pools. All three Wave transactions feature a pro-rata principal payment structure among the Notes with a switch to a sequential principal payment structure upon failure of their respective senior overcollateralization and/or net par value tests.

WAVE 2007-1 is backed by AJ tranches (95.5%) and one AM tranche (4.5%); WAVE 2007-2 is backed by AJ tranches (33.3%), AM tranches (29.2%) and Super-Senior tranches (37.5%); and WAVE 2007-3 is backed by AJ tranches (100%). AJ tranches are the junior most tranches with an original Aaa rating at securitization, AM tranches are the mezzanine tranches, typically with an original 20% credit-enhancement level, that were rated Aaa at securitization. Super-Senior tranches are the senior-most tranches typically with an original 30% credit enhancement level, that were rated Aaa at securitization.

In addition, we affirmed the Aaa (sf) ratings of the six upfront swaps (Collectively the "Swaps") in the WAVE 2007-1 transaction assigned on March 31, 2010. Each of the Swaps is dated as of June 18, 2007 and each is between SMBC Capital Markets, Inc. (the "Swap Counterparty") and the Trust. The Swap Counterparty currently has a Aa2 long term rating and a P-1 short term rating by Moody's.

Recent CMBS collateral downgrades have resulted in par value haircuts within each CRE CDO causing each transaction to fail its respective senior Overcollateralization Test (OC Test) and/or Net Par Value Test. According to the most recent Trustee reports, WAVE 2007-1 is failing its Class A-1 OC Test (17.03% actual versus a trigger of 107.40%), WAVE 2007-2 is failing its Class A-1 OC Test (57.10% actual versus a trigger of 105.72%), and WAVE 2007-3 is failing its Class A-1 OC Test (23.23% actual versus a trigger of 108.67%) as well as its Net Par Value Test (21.38% actual versus a trigger of 99.89%). Due to the failure of these tests, any principal proceeds due to the respective trusts are allocated on a sequential basis.

Moody's has identified the following parameters as key indicators of the expected loss within CRE CDO transactions: WARF, weighted average life (WAL), WARR, and MAC. These parameters are typically modeled as actual parameters for static deals and as covenants for managed deals.

WARF is a primary measure of the credit quality of a CRE CDO pool. The bottom-dollar WARF is a measure of the default probability within a collateral pool. We have completed updated credit estimates for the entire pool and the results should be reflected in future Trustee Reports.

-WAVE 2007-1: Moody's modeled a bottom-dollar WARF of 1,665 compared to 482 at last review. The distribution of current ratings and credit estimates is as follows: Aaa-Aa3 (0.0% compared to 10.5% at last review), A1-A3 (6.3% compared to 21.7% at last review), Baa1-Baa3 (34.7% compared to 44.7% at last review), Ba1-Ba3 (27.4% compared to 18.3% at last review), B1-B3 (23.3% compared to 4.7% at last review), Caa1-C (8.3% compared to 0.0% at last review).

-WAVE 2007-2: Moody's modeled a bottom-dollar WARF of 592 compared to 155 at last review. The distribution of current ratings and credit estimates is as follows: Aaa-Aa3 (47.7% compared to 59.9% at last review), A1-A3 (17.7% compared to 23.1% at last review), Baa1-Baa3 (11.9% compared to 11.0% at last review), Ba1-Ba3 (10.1% compared to 5.2% at last review), B1-B3 (11.5% compared to 0.8% at last review). Caa1-C (1.1% compared to 0.0% at last review).

-WAVE 2007-3: Moody's modeled a bottom-dollar WARF of 1,048 compared to 276 at last review. The distribution of current ratings and credit estimates is as follows: Aaa-Aa3 (0.0% compared to 1.5% at last review), A1-A3 (11.9% compared to 49.5% at last review), Baa1-Baa3 (47.3% compared to 41.0% at last review), Ba1-Ba3 (24.9% compared to 8.0% at last review), B1-B3 (14.9% compared to 0.0% at last review). Caa1-C (1.0% compared to 0.0% at last review).

WAL acts to adjust the credit exposure of the collateral pool. Moody's modeled to the actual WAL of 6.3 years, 6.5 years and 6.7 years for WAVE 2007-1, WAVE 2007-2 and WAVE 2007-3, respectively compared to 7.1 years, 7.3 years and 7.6 years modeled at last review, respectively.

WARR is the par-weighted average of the mean recovery values for the collateral assets in the pool. Moody's modeled a fixed WARR of 28.5%, 50.0% and 30.0% for WAVE 2007-1, WAVE 2007-2 and WAVE 2007-3, respectively, compared to 36.3%, 57.8% and 39.1% at last review, respectively.

MAC is a single factor that describes the pair-wise asset correlations to default distribution among the instruments within the collateral pool (i.e. the measure of diversity). Moody's modeled a MAC of 34.0%, 32.9% and 39.9% for WAVE 2007-1, WAVE 2007-2 and WAVE 2007-3, respectively, compared to 44.1%, 46.4% and 49.2% at last review, respectively

Moody's review incorporated CDOROM® v2.8, one of Moody's CDO rating models, which was released on January 24, 2011.

The cash flow model, CDOEdge® v3.2.1.0, was used to analyze the cash flow waterfall and its effect on the capital structure of the deal.

The performance expectations for a given variable indicate Moody's forward-looking view of the likely range of performance over the medium term. From time to time, Moody's may, if warranted, change these expectations. Performance that falls outside the given range may indicate that the collateral's credit quality is stronger or weaker than Moody's had anticipated when the related securities ratings were issued. Even so, a deviation from the expected range will not necessarily result in a rating action nor does performance within expectations preclude such actions. The decision to take (or not take) a rating action is dependent on an assessment of a range of factors including, but not exclusively, the performance metrics. Primary sources of assumption uncertainty are the current sluggish macroeconomic environment and varying performance in the commercial real estate property markets. However, Moody's expects to see increasing or stabilizing property values, higher transaction volumes, a slowing in the pace of loan delinquencies and greater liquidity for commercial real estate in 2011 The hotel and multifamily sectors are continuing to show signs of recovery, while recovery in the office and retail sectors will be tied to recovery of the broader economy. The availability of debt capital continues to improve with terms returning toward market norms. Moody's central global macroeconomic scenario reflects an overall sluggish recovery through 2012, amidst ongoing individual, corporate and governmental deleveraging, persistent unemployment, and government budget considerations.

The principal methodologies used in this rating were "Moody's Approach to Rating SF CDOs" published in November 2010, and "U.S. CMBS: Moody's Approach to Rating Static CDOs Backed by Commercial Real Estate Securities" published in June 2004.

In addition, Moody's publishes a weekly summary of structured finance credit, ratings and methodologies, available to all registered users of our website, at www.moodys.com/SFQuickCheck.

Further information on Moody's analysis of this transaction is available on www.moodys.com.

Moody's Investors Service did not receive or take into account a third-party due diligence report on the underlying assets or financial instruments related to the monitoring of this transaction in the past six months

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New York
Zhonghui (Grace) Wu
Asst Vice President - Analyst
Structured Finance Group
Moody's Investors Service
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Moody's Affirmed 12 and Downgrades 13 CRE CDO Classes of Notes Issued by WAVE SPC
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