Fitch Affirms 12 Classes of Harborview Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-9

Series 2005-9

--Class A affirmed at 'AAA';

--Class B-1 affirmed at 'AA+';

--Class B-2 affirmed at 'AA+';

--Class B-3 affirmed at 'AA+';

--Class B-4 affirmed at 'AA+';

--Class B-5 affirmed at 'AA';

--Class B-6 affirmed at 'AA-';

--Class B-7 affirmed at 'A+';

--Class B-8 affirmed at 'A';

--Class B-9 affirmed at 'A-';

--Class B-10 affirmed at 'BBB-';

--Class B-11 affirmed at 'BB'.

The affirmations affect approximately $919.1 million in outstanding certificates and reflect adequate relationships of credit enhancement (CE) to future loss expectations.

The collateral for the pool consists of adjustable-rate mortgage loans with interest rates that generally have an initial fixed rate period of one, two or three months and thereafter adjust on a monthly basis, secured by first liens on one- to four-family residential properties. The mortgage loans were originated and are serviced by Washington Mutual Bank. The servicer is rated 'RPS2+' by Fitch.

Fitch will continue to closely monitor this transaction. If credit enhancement continues to deteriorate, further rating action may be necessary. Further information regarding delinquencies, losses and credit enhancement is available on the Fitch Rings web site at .

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