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This filing is made pursuant to rule 305(b)(2)
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM T-1
STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY
UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 OF A
CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE
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_CHECK IF AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY OF A TRUSTEE
PURSUANT TO SECTION 305(b) (2)
NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
(Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter)
A U.S. National Banking Association 41-1592157
(Jurisdiction of incorporation or (I.R.S. Employer
organization if not a U.S. national Identification No.)
bank)
Sixth Street and Marquette Avenue
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55479
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Stanley S. Stroup, General Counsel
NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Sixth Street and Marquette Avenue
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55479
(612) 667-1234
(Name, address and telephone number of Agent for Service)
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Paragon Auto Receivabnles Owner Trust 1999-A
(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)
Delaware N/A
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
c/o Wilmington Trust Company
Attn: Corporate Trust Administration
Rodney Square North
1100 North Market Square
Wilmington, DE 19890-0001
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
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Asset Backed Notes of Paragon Auto Receivables Owner Trust 1999-A
(Title of the indenture securities)
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Item 1. General Information. Furnish the following information as to the
trustee:
(a) Name and address of each examining or supervising
authority to which it is subject.
Comptroller of the Currency
Treasury Department
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 Obligor. If the obligor is an affiliate
of the trustee, describe each such affiliation.
None with respect to the trustee.
No responses are included for Items 3-14 of this Form T-1, pursuant to
General Instruction B, because the obligor is not in default as provided
under Item 13.
Item 15. Foreign Trustee. Not applicable.
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Item 16. List of Exhibits. List below all exhibits filed as a part of
this Statement of Eligibility.
Exhibit 1. a. A copy of the Articles of Association of
the trustee now in effect.*
Exhibit 2. a. A copy of the certificate of authority of
the trustee to commence business issued
June 28, 1872, by the Comptroller of the
Currency to The Northwestern National Bank
of Minneapolis.*
b. A copy of the certificate of the
Comptroller of the Currency dated
January 2, 1934, approving the
consolidation of The Northwestern National
Bank of Minneapolis and The Minnesota Loan
and Trust Company of Minneapolis, with the
surviving entity being titled Northwestern
National Bank and Trust Company of
Minneapolis.*
c. A copy of the certificate of the Acting
Comptroller of the Currency dated
January 12, 1943, as to change of corporate
title of Northwestern National Bank and
Trust Company of Minneapolis to Northwestern
National Bank of Minneapolis.*
d. A copy of the letter dated May 12, 1983 from
the Regional Counsel, Comptroller of the
Currency, acknowledging receipt of notice of
name change effective May 1, 1983 from
Northwestern National Bank of Minneapolis to
Norwest Bank Minneapolis, National
Association.*
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e. A copy of the letter dated January 4, 1988
from the Administrator of National Banks for
the Comptroller of the Currency certifying
approval of consolidation and merger
effective January 1, 1988 of Norwest Bank
Minneapolis, National Association with
various other banks under the title of
"Norwest Bank Minnesota, National
Association."*
Exhibit 3. A copy of the authorization of the trustee to
exercise corporate trust powers issued January 2, 1934,
by the Federal Reserve Board.*
Exhibit 4. Copy of By-laws of the trustee as now in effect.*
Exhibit 5. Not applicable.
Exhibit 6. The consent of the trustee required by Section 321(b)
of the Act.
Exhibit 7. Consolidated Reports of Condition and Income of the
trustee as of March 31, 1998.**
Exhibit 8. Not applicable.
Exhibit 9. Not applicable.
* Incorporated by reference to the corresponding numbered exhibits to the
form T-1 filed as Exhibit 25 to registration statement number 33-66026.
** Incoporated by reference to the paper filing made by Norwest Bank
Minnesota, National Association on January 29, 1999 pursuant to a
continuing hardship exemption granted March 13, 1997.
* Incorporated by reference to the corresponding numbered exibits
to the form T-1 filed as Exhibit 25 to registration statement
number 33-66026.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as
amended, the trustee, Norwest Bank Minnesota, National Association, 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 Minneapolis and State of Minnesota on the 21st day of May,
1998.
NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA,
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
/s/ Stephen P. Seitz
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Stephen P. Seitz
Assistant Vice President
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EXHIBIT 6
May 21, 1998
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
Gentlemen:
In accordance with Section 321(b) of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as
amended, the undersigned hereby consents that reports of examination of the
undersigned made by Federal, State, Territorial, or District authorities
authorized to make such examination may be furnished by such authorities to
the Securities and Exchange Commission upon its request therefor.
Very truly yours,
NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA,
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
/s/ Stephen P. Seitz
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Stephen P. Seitz
Assistant Vice President
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March 29, 1999
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: Paragon Auto Receivables Corporation
Form T-1
File No. 333-63697
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule 305(b)(2) promulgated under the Trust Indentrue Act, as
amended, Paragon Auto Receivables Corporation hereby requests that the
effectiveness of the above referenced Form T-1 be accelerated so that such
Form T-1 will become effective by 5:00 p.m., Washington, D.C. time, on
Monday, March 29, 1999.
Very truly yours,
PARAGON AUTO RECEIVABLES CORPORATION
By: /s/ Nancy C. Ferguson
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Name: Nancy C. Ferguson
Title: Vice President
