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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM T-1
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STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY
UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939
OF A CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE
CHECK IF AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY OF A TRUSTEE
PURSUANT TO SECTION 305(B)(2) [_]
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO
(Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter)
A National Banking Association 36-0899825
(I.R.S. employer
identification number)
One First National Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60670-0126
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
The First National Bank of Chicago
One First National Plaza, Suite 0286
Chicago, Illinois 60670-0286
Attn: Lynn A. Goldstein, Law Department (312) 732-6919
(Name, address and telephone number of agent for service)
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HEADLANDS HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 1998-2
(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)
Delaware Pending
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. employer
incorporation or organization) identification number)
c/o Wilmington Trust Company, as Owner Trustee
Rodney Square North
1100 Market Street 19890
Wilmington, Delaware (Zip Code)
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
HEADLANDS MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC.
(Exact name of sponsor of the obligor as specified in its charter)
Delaware 68-039-7342
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. employer
incorporation or organization) identification number)
700 Larkspur Landing Circle
Suite 240 94939
Larkspur, California (Zip Code)
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
HEADLANDS HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 1998-2
ASSET-BACKED NOTES
(Title of Indenture Securities)
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Item 1. GENERAL INFORMATION. FURNISH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS TO THE
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TRUSTEE:
(A) NAME AND ADDRESS OF EACH EXAMINING OR SUPERVISION AUTHORITY TO
WHICH IT IS SUBJECT.
Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D. C.; Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation, Washington, D. C.; The Board of Governors
of the Federal Reserve System, Washington, D. C..
(B) WHETHER IT IS AUTHORIZED TO EXERCISE CORPORATE TRUST POWERS.
The trustee is authorized to exercise corporate trust powers.
ITEM 2. AFFILIATIONS WITH THE OBLIGOR. IF THE OBLIGOR IS AN AFFILIATE OF THE
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TRUSTEE, DESCRIBE EACH SUCH AFFILIATION.
No such affiliation exists with the trustee.
ITEM 16. LIST OF EXHIBITS. LIST BELOW ALL EXHIBITS FILED AS A PART OF THIS
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STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY.
1. A copy of the articles of association of the trustee now in
effect.*
2. A copy of the certificates of authority of the trustee to
commence business.*
3. A copy of the authorization of the trustee to exercise corporate
trust powers.*
4. A copy of the existing by-laws of the trustee.*
5. Not applicable.
6. The consent of the trustee required by Section 321(b) of the Act.
7. A copy of the latest report of condition of the trustee published
pursuant to law or the requirements of its supervising or
examining authority.
8. Not applicable.
9. Not applicable.
* EXHIBITS 1, 2, 3 AND 4 ARE HEREIN INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE TO EXHIBITS
BEARING IDENTICAL NUMBERS IN ITEM 16 OF THE FORM T-1 OF THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF CHICAGO, FILED AS EXHIBIT 25 TO THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-3 OF U S
WEST CAPITAL FUNDING, INC. FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON
MAY 6, 1998 (REGISTRATION NO. 333-51907-01).
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, the
trustee, The First National Bank of Chicago, a national banking association
organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, has duly
caused this Statement of Eligibility to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, all in the City of Chicago, and State of
Illinois, on the 15th day of December, 1998.
The First National Bank of Chicago
By: /s/ Steven M. Wagner
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Steven M. Wagner
First Vice President
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EXHIBIT 6
THE CONSENT OF THE TRUSTEE REQUIRED
BY SECTION 321(B) OF THE ACT
December 15, 1998
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
Gentlemen:
In connection with the qualification of an indenture between Headlands Home
Equity Loan Trust 1998-2 and The First National Bank of Chicago, the
undersigned, in accordance with Section 321(b) of the Trust Indenture Act of
1939, as amended, hereby consents that the reports of examinations of the
undersigned, made by Federal or State Authorities authorized to make such
examinations, may be furnished by such authorities to the Securities and
Exchange Commission upon its request therefor.
Very truly yours,
The First National Bank of Chicago
By: /s/ Steven M. Wagner
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Steven M. Wagner
First Vice President
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EXHIBIT 7
A copy of the latest report of condition of the trustee published pursuant
to law or the requirements of its supervising or examining authority.
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EXHIBIT 7
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Legal Title of Bank: The First National Bank of Chicago Call Date: 09/30/98 ST-BK: 17-1630 FFIEC 031
Address: One First National Plaza, Ste 0460 Page RC-1
City, State Zip: Chicago, IL 60670
FDIC Certificate No.: 0/3/6/1/8
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CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF CONDITION FOR INSURED COMMERCIAL
AND STATE-CHARTERED SAVINGS BANKS FOR SEPTEMBER 30, 1998
All schedules are to be reported in thousands of dollars. Unless otherwise
indicated, report the amount outstanding of the last business day of the
quarter.
SCHEDULE RC--BALANCE SHEET
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DOLLAR AMOUNTS
IN THOUSANDS
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RCFD BIL MIL THOU C400
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ASSETS
1. Cash and balances due from depository institutions RCFD
(from Schedule RC-A): ----
a. Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin(1)........... 0081 4,898,646 1.a
b. Interest-bearing balances(2).................................... 0071 4,612,143 1.b
2. Securities
a. Held-to-maturity securities (from Schedule RC-B, column A)...... 1754 0 2.a
b. Available-for-sale securities (from Schedule RC-B, column D).... 1773 9,817,318 2.b
3. Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements
to resell........................................................ 1350 6,071,229 3.
RCFD
4. Loans and lease financing receivables: ----
a. Loans and leases, net of unearned income (from Schedule RC-C)... 2122 26,327,215 4.a
b. LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses....................... 3123 412,850 4.b
c. LESS: Allocated transfer risk reserve........................... 3128 0 4.c
RCFD
d. Loans and leases, net of unearned income, allowance, and reserve ----
(item 4.a minus 4.b and 4.c).................................... 2125 25,914,365 4.d
5. Trading assets (from Schedule RD-D)................................ 3545 6,924,064 5.
6. Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases)........... 2145 731,747 6.
7. Other real estate owned (from Schedule RC-M)....................... 2150 6,424 7.
8. Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated
companies (from Schedule RC-M)................................... 2130 153,385 8.
9. Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding....... 2155 352,324 9.
10. Intangible assets (from Schedule RC-M)............................. 2143 295,823 10.
11. Other assets (from Schedule RC-F).................................. 2160 2,193,803 11.
12. Total assets (sum of items 1 through 11)........................... 2170 61,971,271 12.
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(1) Includes cash items in process of collection and unposted debits.
(2) Includes time certificates of deposit not held for trading.
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Legal Title of Bank: The First National Bank of Chicago Call Date: 09/30/98 ST-BK: 17-1630 FFIEC 031
Address: One First National Plaza, Ste 0460 Page RC-2
City, State Zip: Chicago, IL 60670
FDIC Certificate No.: 0/3/6/1/8
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SCHEDULE RC-CONTINUED
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DOLLAR AMOUNTS
IN THOUSANDS
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RCFD BIL MIL THOU C400
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LIABILITIES
13. Deposits: RCON
a. In domestic offices (sum of totals of columns A and C ----
from Schedule RC-E, part 1).................................... 2200 20,965,124 13.a
(1) Noninterest-bearing(1)..................................... 6631 9,191,662 13.a1
(2) Interest-bearing........................................... 6636 11,773,462 13.a2
RCFN
b. In foreign offices, Edge and Agreement subsidiaries, ----
and IBFs (from Schedule RC-E, part II)......................... 2200 15,912,956 13.b
(1) Noninterest bearing........................................ 6631 475,182 13.b1
(2) Interest-bearing........................................... 6636 15,437,774 13.b2
14. Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements
to repurchase:.................................................. 2800 4,245,925 14
15. a. Demand notes issued to the U.S. Treasury....................... 2840 359,381 15.a
b. Trading Liabilities(from Sechedule RC-D)....................... 3548 5,614,049 15.b
RCFD
16. Other borrowed money: ----
a. With original maturity of one year or less..................... 2332 4,603,402 16.a
b. With original maturity of more than one year.................. A547 328,001 16.b
c. With original maturity of more than three years ............... A548 324,984 16.c
17. Not applicable
18. Bank's liability on acceptance executed and outstanding........... 2920 352,324 18.
19. Subordinated notes and debentures................................. 3200 2,400,000 19.
20. Other liabilities (from Schedule RC-G)............................ 2930 1,833,935 20.
21. Total liabilities (sum of items 13 through 20).................... 2948 56,940,081 21.
22. Not applicable
EQUITY CAPITAL
23. Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus..................... 3838 0 23.
24. Common stock...................................................... 3230 200,858 24.
25. Surplus (exclude all surplus related to preferred stock).......... 3839 3,192,857 25.
26. a. Undivided profits and capital reserves......................... 3632 1,614,511 26.a
b. Net unrealized holding gains (losses) on
available-for-sale securities.................................. 8434 27,815 26.b
27. Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments............... 3284 (4,851) 27.
28. Total equity capital (sum of items 23 through 27)................. 3210 5,031,190 28.
29. Total liabilities, limited-life preferred stock, and
equity capital (sum of items 21, 22, and 28)...................... 3300 61,971,271 29.
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Memorandum
To be reported only with the March Report of Condition.
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1. Indicate in the box at the right the number of the statement below
that best describes the most comprehensive level of auditing work
performed for the bank by independent external auditors as of any Number
date during 1996.................................................... RCFD 6724.....[ N/A ] M.1.
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1 = Independent audit of the bank conducted in accordance 4 = Directors' examination of the bank performed by other
with generally accepted auditing standards by a external auditors (may be required by state chartering
certified public accounting firm which submits a report authority)
on the bank 5 = Review of the bank's financial statements by external
2 = Independent audit of the bank's parent holding company auditors
conducted in accordance with generally accepted 6 = Compilation of the bank's financial statements by
auditing standards by a certified public accounting external auditors
firm which submits a report on the consolidated holding 7 = Other audit procedures (excluding tax preparation
company (but not on the bank separately) work)
3 = Directors' examination of the bank conducted in 8 = No external audit work
accordance with generally accepted auditing standards
by a certified public accounting firm (may be required
by state chartering authority)
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(1) Includes total demand deposits and noninterest-bearing time and savings
deposits.
