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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-A
For Registration of Certain Classes of Securities
Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
GREEN TREE RECREATIONAL, EQUIPMENT & CONSUMER TRUST 1997-C
By Green Tree Financial Corporation, as Originator
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 41-6433537
(State of incorporation (I.R.S. Employer
or organization) Identification No.)
1100 Landmark Towers
345 St. Peter Street
St. Paul,, Minnesota 55102-1639
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
If this Form relates to the registration of a class of debt securities and is
effective upon filing pursuant to General Instruction A.(c)(1), please check the
following box. [_]
If this Form relates to the registration of a class of debt securities and is to
become effective simultaneously with the effectiveness of a concurrent
registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933 pursuant to General
Instruction A.(c)(2), please check the following box. [_]
Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Not Applicable
Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Green Tree Recreational , Equipment & Consumer Trust 1997-C Certificates
issued by Green Tree Recreational, Equipment & Consumer Trust 1997-C
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Item 1. Description of Registrant's Securities to be Registered
Reference is made to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form
S-3, Registration Statement No. 333-25641, and the Base Prospectus and
Prospectus Supplement related thereto in the form filed under Rule 424(b)(5)
with the Commission on September 10, 1997 under the section entitled "Certain
Information Regarding the Securities" on page 26 of the Base Prospectus and
"Description of Certificates" on page S-23 of the Prospectus Supplement, which
are incorporated herein by reference.
Item 2. Exhibits
4.1 Pooling and Servicing Agreement between Green Tree Financial
Corporation, as Seller and Servicer, and First Trust National
Association, as Trustee, dated as of September 1, 1997. Including forms
of certificates (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the
Company's Form 8-K filed September 29, 1997.
4.2 Reserve Account Pledge Agreement between Green Tree RECS II Guaranty
Corporation, as Pledgor, U.S. Bank National Association, as Collateral
Agent and First Trust National Association, as Trustee, dated as of
September 1, 1997. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the
Company's Form 8-K filed September 29, 1997.
4.3 Spread Account Pledge Agreement between Green Tree RECS II Guaranty
Corporation, as Pledgor, U.S. Bank National Association, as Collateral
Agent and First Trust National Association, as Trustee, dated as of
September 1, 1997. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the
Company's Form 8-K filed September 29, 1997.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Registration Statement to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized.
Dated: October 15, 1997 GREEN TREE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
as originator of Green Tree Recreational,
Equipment & Consumer Trust 1997-C
By: /s/ Phyllis A. Knight
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Phyllis A. Knight
Vice President and Treasurer
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