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In a shifting interest RMBS structure, the senior tranches are protected by a 'lockout' period where they receive 100% of prepayments.

If the deal is in month 42 and meets its 'Step-down' criteria, but the 60+ day delinquency rate hits 18% against a trigger threshold of 15%, how are prepayments allocated?

  1. 100% of prepayments are diverted to the senior tranches.
  2. Prepayments are distributed pro-rata between senior and subordinate classes.
  3. 70% of prepayments are allocated to the senior tranches, with 30% to subordinates.
  4. Prepayments are trapped in a reserve account to rebuild overcollateralization.

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