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Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc.
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Основная статистика
LEI 549300COBGR840ANRS47
CIK 1478102
SEC Filings
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May 30, 2025 CORRESP

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP One Federal Street Boston, MA 02110 May 30, 2025

CORRESP Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP One Federal Street Boston, MA 02110 May 30, 2025 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.

January 10, 2025 424B3

Position(s) with Fund

Filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) Registration No. 333-279051 WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. SUPPLEMENT DATED JANUARY 10, 2025 TO THE STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DATED AUGUST 28, 2024 Effective as of the date of this supplement, the following supplements and, to the extent inconsistent with, supersedes the section entitled “Management of the Fund” in the Fund’s Statement of Ad

November 21, 2024 424B3

2 Name, Address(1) and Birth Year Position(s) Held with Fund Term of Office and Length Time Served Principal Occupations During Past Five Years Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex(2) Overseen by Director Other Directorships Held by Director Eileen A

Filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) Registration No. 333-279051 WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. SUPPLEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 21, 2024 TO THE STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DATED AUGUST 28, 2024 Effective as of the date of this supplement, the following supplements and, to the extent inconsistent with, supersedes the section entitled “Management of the Fund”” in the Fund’s Statement of

November 20, 2024 EX-99.1

FOURTH AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. A Maryland Corporation ARTICLE I

FOURTH AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITY FUND INC.

November 20, 2024 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 15, 2024 Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-22369 27-1573139 (State or other jurisdiction of inc

October 10, 2024 POS EX

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 10, 2024

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 10, 2024 Securities Act Registration No.

October 10, 2024 EX-99.(L)

October 10, 2024

October 10, 2024 Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc. 620 Eighth Avenue, 47th Floor New York, New York 10018 Re: Registration Statement on Form N-2:   1933 Act File No.: 333-279051   1940 Act File No.: 811-22369    Ladies and Gentlemen: We have served as Maryland counsel to Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc., a Maryland corporation registered under the Investment Company Act of 1

October 10, 2024 424B5

Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc. Up to $75,000,000 of Shares of Common Stock

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5) Registration Statement No. 333-279051 PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (to Prospectus dated August 28, 2024) Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc. Up to $75,000,000 of Shares of Common Stock The Fund. Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc. (the “Fund”) is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company incorporated under the laws of the State of Maryl

October 10, 2024 EX-99.(H)(1)

WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. COMMON SHARES CAPITAL ON DEMAND™ SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED SALES AGREEMENT

WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. COMMON SHARES CAPITAL ON DEMAND™ SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED SALES AGREEMENT October 10th, 2024 JONESTRADING INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES LLC 325 Hudson Street, 6th Floor New York, NY 10013 Ladies and Gentlemen: Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Fund”), Franklin Templeton Fund Adviser, LLC, a Delaware limited liability

September 17, 2024 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.  )

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

August 27, 2024 CORRESP

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP 900 G STREET, NW WASHINGTON, D.C. 20001 TELEPHONE: +1-202-636-5500 FACSIMILE: +1-202-636-5502 Direct Dial Number (202) 636-5806 E-mail Address [email protected] August 27, 2024 VIA EDGAR Karen Rossotto Christina Fe

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP 900 G STREET, NW WASHINGTON, D.C. 20001          TELEPHONE: +1-202-636-5500 FACSIMILE: +1-202-636-5502 Direct Dial Number (202) 636-5806 E-mail Address [email protected] August 27, 2024 VIA EDGAR Karen Rossotto Christina Fettig U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re:   Western Asset

July 2, 2024 424B3

Filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)

Filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) Registration No. 333‑253996 WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. SUPPLEMENT DATED JULY 1, 2024 TO THE PROSPECTUS DATED MAY 4, 2021 The following replaces the Financial Highlights in the prospectus: For a share of capital stock outstanding throughout each year ended December 31: 20231 20221 20211 20201 20191 Net asset value, beginning of year $ 12.12 $ 15.40

March 8, 2024 424B3

Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years

424B3 Filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) Registration No. 333-253996 WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. SUPPLEMENT DATED MARCH 8, 2024 TO THE PROSPECTUS AND STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DATED MAY 4, 2021 Effective March 1, 2024, the following changes are made to the Fund’s Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”): Portfolio Management Update I. Effective March 1, 2

September 13, 2023 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

May 25, 2023 NPORT-EX

See Notes to Schedule of Investments. Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc. 2023 Quarterly Report 1

WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (Percentages shown based on Fund net assets) Schedule of investments (unaudited) (cont’d) March 31, 2023 SECURITY RATE MATURITY DATE FACE AMOUNT VALUE RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES(a) - 106.2% Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, 2005-5 1A1 3.132 % 9/25/35 $ 84,123 $ 65,482 (b) Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, 2005-7 2A21 3.024 % 10/25/35 117,620 98,

November 28, 2022 NPORT-EX

See Notes to Schedule of Investments. Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc. 2022 Quarterly Report 1

HTML WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. Schedule of investments (unaudited) September 30, 2022 (Percentages shown based on Fund net assets) SECURITY‡ RATE MATURITY DATE FACE AMOUNT VALUE RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES(a) - 99.9% Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, 2005-5 1A1 2.910 % 9/25/35 $ 84,749 $ 70,238 (b) Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, 2005-7 2A21 2.699 % 10/25/35 129,015 109

November 10, 2022 424B3

Position(s) Held with Fund

90724-P2 11/22 Filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) Registration No. 333-253996 WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. SUPPLEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 10, 2022 TO THE STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DATED MAY 4, 2021 Effective as of the date of this supplement, the following supplements and, to the extent inconsistent with, supersedes the section entitled ?Management of the Fund?? in the Fund?s St

September 14, 2022 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

May 27, 2022 NPORT-EX

See Notes to Schedule of Investments. Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc. 2022 Quarterly Report 1

WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. Schedule of investments (unaudited) (Percentages shown based on Fund net assets) March 31, 2022 SECURITY‡ RATE MATURITY DATE FACE AMOUNT VALUE RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES(a) - 94.3% Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, 2005-5 1A1 2.872 % 9/25/35 $ 89,376 $ 79,424 (b) Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, 2005-7 2A21 2.382 % 10/25/35 144,508 131,607 (b)

May 2, 2022 CORRESP

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP One Federal Street Boston, MA 02110 May 2, 2022

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP One Federal Street Boston, MA 02110 May 2, 2022 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Attention: Jeff Long Re: The Registrants (the “Registrants”) and Fund (the “Funds”) Listed in Annex A Dear Mr. Long: On behalf of the Registrants,1 we are filing this letter to resp

November 24, 2021 NPORT-EX

See Notes to Schedule of Investments. Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc. 2021 Quarterly Report 1

WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. Schedule of investments (unaudited) September 30, 2021 (Percentages shown based on Fund net assets) SECURITY‡ RATE MATURITY DATE FACE AMOUNT VALUE RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES(a) - 93.0% Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, 2005-5 1A1 2.843 % 9/25/35 $ 96,853 $ 88,373 (b) Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, 2005-7 2A21 2.577 % 10/25/35 191,516 178,376

September 15, 2021 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

May 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

See Notes to Schedule of Investments. Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc. 2021 Quarterly Report 1

WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. Schedule of investments (unaudited) March 31, 2021 SECURITY‡ RATE MATURITY DATE FACE AMOUNT VALUE RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 94.1% Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, 2005-5 1A1 3.065 % 9/25/35 $ 97,876 $ 81,198 (a) Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, 2005-7 2A21 3.165 % 10/25/35 221,687 207,222 (a) Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, 2005-12 5A1 (1 m

May 12, 2021 EX-99.(H)(2)

Amended and Restated Sales Agreement

Exhibit (h)(2) EXECUTION VERSION WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. COMMON SHARES CAPITAL ON DEMAND? AMENDED AND RESTATED SALES AGREEMENT May 12, 2021 JONESTRADING INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES LLC 757 Third Avenue, 23rd Floor New York, NY 10017 Ladies and Gentlemen: Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc., a Maryland corporation (the ?Fund?), Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC, a Delaw

May 12, 2021 POS EX

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 12, 2021

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 12, 2021 Securities Act Registration No.

May 12, 2021 424B5

Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc. Up to $43,283,467 of Shares of Common Stock

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5) Registration Statement No. 333-253996 PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (to Prospectus dated May 4, 2021) Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc. Up to $43,283,467 of Shares of Common Stock The Fund. Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc. (the “Fund”) is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Investment Objectives. The Fund’s primary investment

May 12, 2021 EX-99.(L)

Opinion and Consent of Venable LLP

Exhibit (l) May 12, 2021 Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc. 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Floor New York, New York 10018 Re: Registration Statement on Form N-2: 1933 Act File No.: 333-253996 1940 Act File No.: 811-22369 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have served as Maryland counsel to Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc., a Maryland corporation registered under the Investment Company Act of

April 23, 2021 CORRESP

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP 900 G STREET, NW WASHINGTON, D.C. 20001 TELEPHONE: +1-202-636-5500 FACSIMILE: +1-202-636-5502 Direct Dial Number (202) 636-5806 E-mail Address [email protected]

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP 900 G STREET, NW WASHINGTON, D.C. 20001 TELEPHONE: +1-202-636-5500 FACSIMILE: +1-202-636-5502 Direct Dial Number (202) 636-5806 E-mail Address [email protected] April 23, 2021 VIA EDGAR Elena Stojic U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc.

January 6, 2021 424B3

Please retain this supplement for future reference.

DMO Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) Registration Statement No. 333-236154 WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (THE “FUND”) SUPPLEMENT DATED JANUARY 6, 2021 TO THE FUND’S PROSPECTUS AND STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (“SAI”) DATED APRIL 2, 2020 Effective January 12, 2021, the following changes are made to the Fund’s Prospectus and SAI: 1a. The second paragraph in the section titled “

November 25, 2020 NPORT-EX

See Notes to Schedule of Investments. Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc. 2020 Quarterly Report 1

HTML WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. Schedule of investments (unaudited) (cont’d) September 30, 2020 SECURITY‡ RATE MATURITY DATE FACE AMOUNT VALUE RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES(a) - 95.9% Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, 2005-5 1A1 3.349 % 9/25/35 $ 113,766 $ 92,796 (b) Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, 2005-7 2A21 3.411 % 10/25/35 243,556 223,636 (b) Adjustable Rate Mortgage T

September 16, 2020 DEFA14A

- WA MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (DMO)

WA Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc. (DMO) SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission

August 18, 2020 EX-99.1

THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. A Maryland Corporation ARTICLE I

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. A Maryland Corporation ARTICLE I OFFICES SECTION 1. Principal Office in Maryland. Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc. (the “Corporation”) shall have a principal office at such place as the Board of Directors may designate. SECTION 2. Other Offices. The Corporation may have offices also a

August 18, 2020 8-K

Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Financial Statements and Exhibits - 8-K

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 14, 2020 Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-22369 27-1573139 (State or other jurisdiction of i

June 26, 2020 DEFA14A

- LEGG MASON CLOSED-END FUNDS - PROXY STATEMENTS VOTING

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ]Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ]Definitive Pro

June 19, 2020 DEFA14A

- CLEARBRIDGE MLP AND MIDSTREAM FUND INC. (CEM)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ]Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ]Definitive Pro

June 18, 2020 DEFA14A

- LEGG MASON CLOSED-END FUNDS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ]Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ]Definitive Pro

June 12, 2020 DEFA14A

- LEGG MASON CLOSED-END FUNDS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ]Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ]Definitive Pro

June 9, 2020 DEFA14A

- LEGG MASON CLOSED-END FUNDS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ]Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ]Definitive Pro

June 8, 2020 DEFA14A

- LEGG MASON CLOSED-END FUNDS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [] Definitive Pro

June 8, 2020 DEFA14A

- WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITY FUND INC.

Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc. SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commi

June 4, 2020 DEFA14A

- WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITY FUND INC.

Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc. SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commi

June 4, 2020 DEFA14A

- WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITY FUND INC.

Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc. SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commi

May 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

See Notes to Schedule of Investments. Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc. 2020 Quarterly Report 1

HTML WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. Schedule of investments (unaudited) March 31, 2020 SECURITY‡ RATE MATURITY DATE FACE AMOUNT VALUE RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES(a) - 106.5% Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, 2005-5 1A1 3.679 % 9/25/35 $ 121,872 $ 91,175 (b) Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, 2005-7 2A21 3.998 % 10/25/35 289,886 245,524 (b) Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, 2005-1

May 27, 2020 DEFA14A

- LEGG MASON CLOSED-END FUNDS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [] Definitive Pro

May 22, 2020 DEFA14A

- LEGG MASON CLOSED-END FUNDS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ]Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ]Definitive Pro

May 22, 2020 DEFA14A

- WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITY FUND INC.

Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc. SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commi

May 22, 2020 DEFA14A

- WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITY FUND INC.

Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc. SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commi

May 20, 2020 DEFA14A

- LEGG MASON CLOSED-END FUNDS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ]Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ]Definitive Pro

May 20, 2020 DEFA14A

- WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITY FUND INC.

Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc. SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commi

May 18, 2020 DEFA14A

- LEGG MASON CLOSED-END FUNDS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ]Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ]Definitive Pro

May 15, 2020 DEFA14A

- LEGG MASON CLOSED-END FUNDS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ]Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ]Definitive Pro

May 14, 2020 DEFA14A

- LEGG MASON CLOSED-END FUNDS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ]Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ]Definitive Pro

May 1, 2020 DEFA14A

- LEGG MASON CLOSED-END FUNDS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ]Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ]Definitive Pro

April 28, 2020 DEFA14A

- WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITY FUND INC.

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

April 21, 2020 DEFA14A

DMO / Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. DEFA14A - - WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITY FUND INC.

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

April 20, 2020 DEFA14A

BWG / Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. DEFA14A - - LEGG MASON CLOSED-END FUNDS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ]Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ]Definitive Pro

April 20, 2020 EX-99.(H)

Sales Agreement(8)

WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. COMMON SHARES CAPITAL ON DEMAND™ SALES AGREEMENT April 20, 2020 JONESTRADING INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES LLC 757 Third Avenue, 23rd Floor New York, NY 10017 Ladies and Gentlemen: Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Fund”), Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Manager”) and We

April 20, 2020 EX-99.(L)

Opinion and Consent of Venable LLP(8)

April 20, 2020 Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc. 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Floor New York, New York 10018 Re:Registration Statement on Form N-2: 1933 Act File No.: 333-236154 1940 Act File No.: 811-22369 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have served as Maryland counsel to Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc., a Maryland corporation registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as am

April 20, 2020 POS EX

DMO / Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. POS EX - - WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITY FUND INC

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 20, 2020 Securities Act Registration No.

April 16, 2020 DEF 14A

BWG / Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. DEF 14A - - LEGG MASON CLOSED-END FUNDS

Legg Mason Closed-End Funds UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

April 9, 2020 PRER14A

BWG / Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. PRER14A - - LEGG MASON CLOSED-END FUNDS

Legg Mason Closed-End Funds UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

April 9, 2020 DEFA14A

DMO / Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. DEFA14A - - WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITY FUND, INC. (DMO)

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

April 9, 2020 CORRESP

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SEC Response Letter Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP One Federal Street Boston, MA 02110 April 9, 2020 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.

April 2, 2020 EX-99.1

The bylaws of the Fund are hereby amended and restated to include the following as Article II, Section 3(b) immediately following Article II, Section 3 (now Article II, Section 3(a) in the Second Amended and Restated Bylaws):

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 The bylaws of the Fund are hereby amended and restated to include the following as Article II, Section 3(b) immediately following Article II, Section 3 (now Article II, Section 3(a) in the Second Amended and Restated Bylaws): (b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in these Bylaws, the Board or a committee of the Board authorized for such purpose may determine at any time

April 2, 2020 8-K

Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 1, 2020 Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-22369 27-1573139 (State or other jurisdiction of inc

March 31, 2020 CORRESP

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WA Mortgage Opportunity Fund Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP 900 G STREET, NW WASHINGTON, D.

March 26, 2020 CORRESP

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WA Mortgage Opportunity Fund Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP 900 G STREET, NW WASHINGTON, D.

March 25, 2020 COVER

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP One Federal Street Boston, MA 02110

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP One Federal Street Boston, MA 02110 March 25, 2020 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.

March 25, 2020 PRE 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Legg Mason Closed-End Funds UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

March 19, 2020 CORRESP

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WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP 900 G STREET, NW WASHINGTON, D.C. 20001 TELEPHONE: +1-202-636-5500 FACSIMILE: +1-202-636-5502 Direct Dial Number (202) 636-5806 E-mail Address [email protected] March 19, 2020 VIA EDGAR Anu Dubey U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Wes

March 10, 2020 DEF 14A

Proxy Statement

WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commi

November 27, 2019 NPORT-EX

DMO / Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. NPORT-EX - -

HTML WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. Schedule of investments (unaudited) September 30, 2019 SECURITY‡ RATE MATURITY DATE FACE AMOUNT VALUE RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES(a) - 110.4% ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust, 2005-RM1 M4 (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.020%) 3.038 % 3/25/35 $ 3,154,600 $ 3,108,570 (b) Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, 2005-5 1A1 4.126 % 9/25/35 13

November 22, 2019 DEFA14A

DMO / Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. DEFA14A - - WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND, INC. (DMO)

Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund, Inc. (DMO) SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for U

November 8, 2019 DEFA14A

DMO / Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. DEFA14A - - WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND, INC. (DMO)

Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund, Inc. (DMO) SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for U

November 5, 2019 EX-99.1

AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. A Maryland Corporation ARTICLE I

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. A Maryland Corporation ARTICLE I OFFICES SECTION 1. Principal Office in Maryland. Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (the “Corporation”) shall have a principal office at such place as the Board of Directors may designate. SECTION 2. Other Offices. The Corporation may have offi

November 5, 2019 8-K

Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 31, 2019 Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-22369 27-1573139 (State or other jurisdic

November 5, 2019 DEFA14A

DMO / Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. DEFA14A - - WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND, INC. (DMO)

Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund, Inc. (DMO) SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for U

October 17, 2019 DEFA14A

DMO / Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. DEFA14A - - WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC

WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

October 1, 2019 CORRESP

DMO / Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. CORRESP - -

LEGG MASON PARTNERS INCOME TRUST Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP One Federal Street Boston, MA 02110 October 1, 2019 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.

September 26, 2019 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

September 26, 2019 CORRESP

SIMPSON THACHER & BARTLETT LLP

SEC Response Letter SIMPSON THACHER & BARTLETT LLP 900 G Street, NW Washington, D.

September 10, 2019 PRE 14A

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

September 10, 2019 COVER

SIMPSON THACHER & BARTLETT LLP 425 Lexington Avenue New York, New York 10017

SEC Transmittal Letter SIMPSON THACHER & BARTLETT LLP 425 Lexington Avenue New York, New York 10017 September 10, 2019 Re: Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.

August 29, 2019 CORRESP

DMO / Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. CORRESP - -

LEGG MASON PARTNERS INCOME TRUST Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP One Federal Street Boston, MA 02110 August 29, 2019 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.

May 29, 2019 NPORT-EX

DMO / Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. NPORT-EX - -

EX-DMO WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. Schedule of investments (unaudited) March 31, 2019 SECURITY‡ RATE MATURITY DATE FACE AMOUNT VALUE RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES(a) - 103.5% ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust, 2005-RM1 M4 (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.020%) 3.506 % 3/25/35 $ 3,145,437 $ 3,052,042 (b) Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, 2005-5 1A1 4.086 % 9/25/35 159,

March 5, 2019 DEF 14A

DMO / Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC..

Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.. SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of

January 2, 2019 EX-99.1

CERTAIN CLOSED-END FUNDS ADVISED BY LEGG MASON PARTNERS FUND ADVISOR, LLC ANNOUNCE APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR AND RETIREMENTS

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CERTAIN CLOSED-END FUNDS ADVISED BY LEGG MASON PARTNERS FUND ADVISOR, LLC ANNOUNCE APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR AND RETIREMENTS New York – (Business Wire) – January 2, 2019 ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Fund Inc. (NYSE: CEM), ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMO), ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: CTR), BrandywineGLOBAL - Globa

January 2, 2019 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 31, 2018 Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-22369 27-1573139 (State or other jurisdi

November 28, 2018 N-Q

DMO / Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (DMO) (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (DMO) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22369 Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Fl

November 28, 2018 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

EX-99.CERT 2 d627535dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFICATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Jane Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the stateme

May 25, 2018 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

Certifications CERTIFICATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Jane Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumst

May 25, 2018 N-Q

Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. - WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (DMO)

Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (DMO) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22369 Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Fl

March 29, 2018 DEF 14A

DMO / Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC..

Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.. SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a - 101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use o

March 2, 2018 NT-NSAR

DMO / Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. NT-NSAR

NT-NSAR United States Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 12b-25 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING (Check one): ☐ Form 10-K ☐ Form 20-F ☐ Form 11-K ☐ Form 10-Q ☒ Form N-SAR ☐ Form N-CSR For the Period Ended: December 31, 2017 ☐ Transition Report on Form 10-K ☐ Transition Report on Form 20-F ☐ Transition Report on Form 11-K ☐ Transition Report on Form 10-Q ☐ Transition Report o

January 10, 2018 EX-24

EX-24

ClearBridge American Energy MLP Fund Inc. (NYSE: CBA), ClearBridge Energy MLP Fund Inc. (NYSE: CEM), ClearBridge Energy MLP Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMO), ClearBridge Energy MLP Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: CTR), BrandywineGLOBAL - Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. (NYSE: BWG), LMP Capital and Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: SCD), Western Asset Corporate Loan Fund Inc. (NYSE: TLI), EnTrustPermal

November 28, 2017 N-Q

Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. - WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (DMO)

WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (DMO) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22369 Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Fl

November 28, 2017 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

EX-99.CERT 2 d450798dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Jane Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to

August 16, 2017 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 10, 2017 Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-22369 27-1573139 (State or other jurisdict

August 16, 2017 EX-16.1

(Firm Letterhead)

EX-16.1 Exhibit 16.1 (Firm Letterhead) August 16, 2017 Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549 Ladies and Gentlemen: We were previously principal accountants for Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (the ?Fund?) and, under the date of February 24, 2017, we reported on the financial statements of the Fund as of and for the year ended December 31, 2016. On August 14

May 24, 2017 N-Q

Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. - WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (DMO)

Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (DMO) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22369 Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Fl

May 24, 2017 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

EX-99.CERT 2 d327636dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFICATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Jane Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the stateme

May 17, 2017 EX-24

EX-24

ClearBridge American Energy MLP Fund Inc. (NYSE: CBA), ClearBridge Energy MLP Fund Inc. (NYSE: CEM), ClearBridge Energy MLP Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMO), ClearBridge Energy MLP Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: CTR), Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. (NYSE: BWG), LMP Capital and Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: SCD), Western Asset Corporate Loan Fund Inc. (NYSE: TLI), EnTrustPermal Hedge

March 31, 2017 DEF 14A

Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC..

Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.. SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of

November 21, 2016 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

Certifications Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Jane Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements

November 21, 2016 N-Q

Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (DMO) (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22369 Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Floor, New York, NY 10018 (Address of principal executive off

June 14, 2016 CORRESP

Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fund ESP

SEC Correspondence Letter June 14, 2016 VIA EDGAR Megan Miller and Lauren Hamilton Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.

June 1, 2016 CORRESP

Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fund ESP

SEC Correspondence Letter June 1, 2016 VIA EDGAR Megan Miller and Lauren Hamilton Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.

May 24, 2016 N-Q

Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (DMO) (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22369 Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Floor, New York, NY 10018 (Address of principal executive off

May 24, 2016 EX-99.CERT

Jane Trust Chief Executive Officer

EX-99.CERT 2 d160069dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Jane Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumst

April 1, 2016 DEF 14A

Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC..

Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.. SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of

March 31, 2016 EX-24

EX-24

LMP CAPITAL AND INCOME FUND INC. ("SCD") WESTERN ASSET EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND INC. ("ESD") WESTERN ASSET EMERGING MARKETS INCOME FUND INC. ("EMD") WESTERN ASSET GLOBAL CORPORATE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. ("GDO") WESTERN ASSET GLOBAL HIGH INCOME FUND INC. ("EHI") WESTERN ASSET GLOBAL PARTNERS INCOME FUND INC. ("GDF") WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. ("HIX") WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME O

March 31, 2016 EX-24

EX-24

LMP CAPITAL AND INCOME FUND INC. ("SCD") WESTERN ASSET EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND INC. ("ESD") WESTERN ASSET EMERGING MARKETS INCOME FUND INC. ("EMD") WESTERN ASSET GLOBAL CORPORATE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. ("GDO") WESTERN ASSET GLOBAL HIGH INCOME FUND INC. ("EHI") WESTERN ASSET GLOBAL PARTNERS INCOME FUND INC. ("GDF") WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. ("HIX") WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME O

March 31, 2016 EX-24

EX-24

LMP CAPITAL AND INCOME FUND INC. ("SCD") WESTERN ASSET EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND INC. ("ESD") WESTERN ASSET EMERGING MARKETS INCOME FUND INC. ("EMD") WESTERN ASSET GLOBAL CORPORATE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. ("GDO") WESTERN ASSET GLOBAL HIGH INCOME FUND INC. ("EHI") WESTERN ASSET GLOBAL PARTNERS INCOME FUND INC. ("GDF") WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. ("HIX") WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME O

November 20, 2015 N-Q

Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (DMO) (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22369 Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Floor, New York, NY 10018 (Address of principal executive off

November 20, 2015 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

EX-99.CERT 2 d77087dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFICATIONS I, Jane Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which

July 22, 2015 8-K

Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 20, 2015 Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-22369 27-1573139 (State or other jurisd

July 22, 2015 EX-99.1

CERTAIN CLOSED END FUNDS ADVISED BY LEGG MASON PARTNERS FUND ADVISOR, LLC ANNOUNCE APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR AND OFFICER

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CERTAIN CLOSED END FUNDS ADVISED BY LEGG MASON PARTNERS FUND ADVISOR, LLC ANNOUNCE APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR AND OFFICER New York ? July 22, 2015 ClearBridge American Energy MLP Fund Inc. (NYSE: CBA), ClearBridge Energy MLP Fund Inc. (NYSE: CEM), ClearBridge Energy MLP Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMO), ClearBridge Energy MLP Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: CTR), Legg Mason BW

May 22, 2015 EX-99.CERT

/s/ KENNETH D. FULLER

EX-99.CERT 2 d911897dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATIONS I, Kenneth D. Fuller, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances unde

May 22, 2015 N-Q

Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (DMO) (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (DMO) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22369 Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Fl

April 24, 2015 EX-24

EX-24

ClearBridge American Energy MLP Fund Inc. (NYSE: CBA), ClearBridge Energy MLP Fund Inc. (NYSE: CEM), ClearBridge Energy MLP Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMO), ClearBridge Energy MLP Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: CTR), Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. (NYSE: BWG), LMP Capital and Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: SCD), LMP Corporate Loan Fund Inc. (NYSE: TLI), LMP Real Estate Income Fund I

March 31, 2015 DEF 14A

Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC..

Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.. SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of

December 23, 2014 EX-99.1

CERTAIN CLOSED-END FUNDS ADVISED BY LEGG MASON PARTNERS FUND ADVISOR, LLC ANNOUNCE APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR

EX-99.1 2 d839620dex991.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CERTAIN CLOSED-END FUNDS ADVISED BY LEGG MASON PARTNERS FUND ADVISOR, LLC ANNOUNCE APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR New York – (Business Wire) – December 23, 2014 ClearBridge American Energy MLP Fund Inc. (NYSE: CBA), ClearBridge Energy MLP Fund Inc. (NYSE: CEM), ClearBridge Energy MLP Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMO), ClearBridge Energy MLP Total Retur

December 23, 2014 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 23, 2014 Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-22369 27-1573139 (State or other ju

November 25, 2014 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

EX-99.CERT 2 d796694dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATIONS I, Kenneth D. Fuller, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances unde

November 25, 2014 N-Q

Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. - WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (DMO)

WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (DMO) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22369 Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Fl

May 29, 2014 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

EX-99.CERT 2 d703488dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATIONS I, Kenneth D. Fuller, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances unde

May 29, 2014 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits - WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC

Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.

May 29, 2014 EX-99.1

CERTAIN CLOSED END FUNDS ADVISED BY LEGG MASON PARTNERS FUND ADVISOR, LLC ANNOUNCE RETIREMENT OF DIRECTOR AND APPOINTMENT OF NEW LEAD INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR

EX-99.1 2 d733823dex991.htm PRESS RELEASE Exhibit 99.1 CERTAIN CLOSED END FUNDS ADVISED BY LEGG MASON PARTNERS FUND ADVISOR, LLC ANNOUNCE RETIREMENT OF DIRECTOR AND APPOINTMENT OF NEW LEAD INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR New York – (Business Wire) – May 29, 2014 ClearBridge American Energy MLP Fund Inc. (NYSE: CBA) ClearBridge Energy MLP Fund Inc. (NYSE: CEM), ClearBridge Energy MLP Opportunity Fund Inc. (NY

May 29, 2014 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (DMO)

WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (DMO) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22369 Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Fl

March 26, 2014 DEF 14A

- WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC.

Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of t

November 25, 2013 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

EX-99.CERT 2 d608180dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFICATIONS I, Kenneth D. Fuller, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances und

November 25, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC

Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

September 4, 2013 CORRESP

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Correspondence (26 registrants) September 5, 2013 VIA EDGAR Cindy J. Rose Accountant U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management Disclosure Review and Accounting 100 F Street N.E. Washington DC 20549 Re: Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. (811-21343) Western Asset Emerging Markets Income Fund Inc. (811-07686) Western Asset Global Corporate Defined Opportuni

June 14, 2013 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) June 1, 2013 Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-22369 27-1573139 (State or other jurisdiction of i

June 14, 2013 EX-99.1

CERTAIN CLOSED END FUNDS ADVISED BY LEGG MASON PARTNERS FUND ADVISOR, LLC ANNOUNCE APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR AND OFFFICER

EX-99.1 2 a13-1493021ex99d1.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CERTAIN CLOSED END FUNDS ADVISED BY LEGG MASON PARTNERS FUND ADVISOR, LLC ANNOUNCE APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR AND OFFFICER New York — (Business Wire) — May 21, 2013 ClearBridge Energy MLP Fund Inc. (NYSE: CEM), ClearBridge Energy MLP Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMO), ClearBridge Energy MLP Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: CTR), Legg Mason BW Glob

May 30, 2013 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

EX-99.CERT 2 a13-1028210ex99dcert.htm EX-99.CERT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, R. Jay Gerken, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circu

May 30, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22369 Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Floor, New York, NY 10018 (Address of principal executive off

March 27, 2013 DEF 14A

- DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confide

January 28, 2013 EX-99.1

CERTAIN CLOSED END FUNDS ADVISED BY LEGG MASON PARTNERS FUND ADVISOR, LLC ANNOUNCE APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR

EX-99.1 2 a13-376421ex99d1.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CERTAIN CLOSED END FUNDS ADVISED BY LEGG MASON PARTNERS FUND ADVISOR, LLC ANNOUNCE APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR New York – (Business Wire) – January 25, 2013 ClearBridge Energy MLP Fund Inc. (NYSE: CEM), ClearBridge Energy MLP Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMO), ClearBridge Energy MLP Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: CTR), Legg Mason BW Global Income

January 28, 2013 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) January 25, 2013 Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-22369 27-1573139 (State or other jurisdiction

November 27, 2012 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22369 Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Floor, New York, NY 10018 (Address of principal executive off

November 27, 2012 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

EX-99.CERT 2 a12-232647ex99dcert.htm EX-99.CERT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, R. Jay Gerken, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circum

July 17, 2012 EX-99.1

Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. Announces Change to Master Fund Investment Period

EX-99.1 2 a12-164991ex99d1.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. Announces Change to Master Fund Investment Period NEW YORK — Business Wire — July 17, 2012 Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: DMO) invests in a diverse portfolio of mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) directly, and indirectly through a separate investment in a public-pri

July 17, 2012 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) July 17, 2012 Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-22369 27-1573139 (State or other jurisdiction of

May 29, 2012 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

EX-99.CERT 2 a12-1000810ex99dcert.htm EX-99.CERT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, R. Jay Gerken, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circu

May 29, 2012 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22369 Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Floor, New York, NY 10018 (Address of principal executive off

May 8, 2012 EX-99.2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Exhibit 99.2 RLJ Western Asset Public/Private Master Fund, L.P. (a Delaware limited partnership) Financial Statements for the Years Ended December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 and Report of Independent Auditors RLJ WESTERN ASSET PUBLIC/PRIVATE MASTER FUND, L.P. (a Delaware limited partnership) Investment Manager Western Asset Management Company 385 E. Colorado Blvd Pasadena, California 91101 Adm

May 8, 2012 EX-99.1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EX-99.1 2 a12-115361ex99d1.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 RLJ Western Asset Public/Private Collector Fund, L.P. (a Delaware limited partnership) Financial Statements for the Year Ended December 31, 2011 and Report of Independent Auditors RLJ WESTERN ASSET PUBLIC/PRIVATE COLLECTOR FUND, L.P. (a Delaware limited partnership) Investment Advisor Western Asset Management Company 385 E. Colorado Blvd Pasadena

May 8, 2012 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 3, 2012 Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-22369 27-1573139 (State or other jurisdiction of in

April 2, 2012 DEF 14A

- DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commis

December 2, 2011 EX-24

CLEARBRIDGE ENERGY MLP FUND INC. (“CEM”) CLEARBRIDGE ENERGY MLP OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (“EMO”) LMP CAPITAL AND INCOME FUND INC. (“SCD”) LMP CORPORATE LOAN FUND INC. (“TLI”) LMP REAL ESTATE INCOME FUND INC. (“RIT”) WESTERN ASSET EMERGING MARKETS DEBT F

CLEARBRIDGE ENERGY MLP FUND INC. (?CEM?) CLEARBRIDGE ENERGY MLP OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (?EMO?) LMP CAPITAL AND INCOME FUND INC. (?SCD?) LMP CORPORATE LOAN FUND INC. (?TLI?) LMP REAL ESTATE INCOME FUND INC. (?RIT?) WESTERN ASSET EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND INC. (?ESD?) WESTERN ASSET EMERGING MARKETS INCOME FUND INC. (?EMD?) WESTERN ASSET GLOBAL CORPORATE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (?GDO?) WESTERN

November 23, 2011 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

EX-99.CERT 2 a11-291537ex99dcert.htm EX-99.CERT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, R. Jay Gerken, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circum

November 23, 2011 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22369 Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip c

September 2, 2011 EX-99.2

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Partners’ Capital 1 Statements of Operations 2 Statement of Changes in Partners’ Capital 3 Statements of Cash Flows 4

Exhibit 99.2 RLJ Western Asset Public/Private Master Fund, L.P. (a Delaware limited partnership) Financial Statements for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010 (UNAUDITED) RLJ WESTERN ASSET PUBLIC/ PRIVATE MASTER FUND, L.P. (a Delaware limited partnership) (UNAUDITED) TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Partners? Capital 1 Statements of Operations 2

September 2, 2011 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) September 1, 2011 Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-22369 27-1573139 (State or other jurisdiction

September 2, 2011 EX-99.1

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Partners’ Capital 1 Statement of Operations 2 Statement of Changes in Partners’ Capital 3 Statement of Cash Flows 4

The unaudited financial statements of the Feeder fund Exhibit 99.1 RLJ Western Asset Public/Private Collector Fund, L.P. (a Delaware limited partnership) Financial Statements for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 (UNAUDITED) RLJ WESTERN ASSET PUBLIC/PRIVATE COLLECTOR FUND, L.P. (a Delaware limited partnership) (UNAUDITED) TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Partners’ Capit

May 25, 2011 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

EX-99.CERT 2 a11-98077ex99dcert.htm EX-99.CERT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, R. Jay Gerken, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circums

May 25, 2011 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22369 Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eight Avenue, New York, NY 10018 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip co

May 6, 2011 EX-99.2

Report of Independent Auditors

Exhibit 99.2 RLJ Western Asset Public/Private Master Fund, L.P. (a Delaware limited partnership) Financial Statements for the Year Ended December 31, 2010 and the period from November 5, 2009 (Commencement of Operations) to December 31, 2009 and Report of Independent Auditors RLJ WESTERN ASSET PUBLIC/PRIVATE MASTER FUND, L.P. (a Delaware limited partnership) Investment Manager Western Asset Manage

May 6, 2011 EX-99.1

Report of Independent Auditors

Exhibit 99.1 RLJ Western Asset Public/Private Collector Fund, L.P. (a Delaware limited partnership) Financial Statements for the Year Ended December 31, 2010 and Report of Independent Auditors RLJ WESTERN ASSET PUBLIC/PRIVATE COLLECTOR FUND, L.P. (a Delaware limited partnership) Investment Advisor Western Asset Management Company 385 E. Colorado Blvd Pasadena, California 91101 Administrator The Ba

May 6, 2011 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 3, 2011 Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-22369 27-1573139 (State or other jurisdiction of in

April 1, 2011 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confide

November 24, 2010 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22369 Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 55 Water Street, New York, NY 10041 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip cod

November 24, 2010 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

EX-99.CERT 2 a10-142747ex99dcert.htm EX-99.CERT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, R. Jay Gerken, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circum

October 8, 2010 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confide

September 1, 2010 EX-99.2

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Partners’ Capital 1 Statements of Operations 2 Statements of Changes in Partners’ Capital 3 Statements of Cash Flows 4

EX-99.2 3 dex992.htm THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE MASTER FUND Exhibit 99.2 RLJ Western Asset Public/Private Master Fund, L.P. (a Delaware limited partnership) Financial Statements for the Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 (UNAUDITED) RLJ WESTERN ASSET PUBLIC/ PRIVATE MASTER FUND, L.P. (a Delaware limited partnership) (UNAUDITED) TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Statement of Assets

September 1, 2010 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 27, 2010 Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-22369 27-1573139 (State or other jurisdiction o

September 1, 2010 EX-99.1

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Partners’ Capital 1 Statement of Operations 2 Statement of Changes in Partners’ Capital 3 Statement of Cash Flows 4

EX-99.1 2 dex991.htm THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE FEEDER FUND Exhibit 99.1 RLJ Western Asset Public/Private Collector Fund, L.P. (a Delaware limited partnership) Financial Statements for the Period January 1, 2010 through June 30, 2010 (UNAUDITED) RLJ WESTERN ASSET PUBLIC/PRIVATE COLLECTOR FUND, L.P. (a Delaware limited partnership) (UNAUDITED) TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Statement of Asse

May 28, 2010 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

EX-99.CERT 2 a10-833211ex99dcert.htm EX-99.CERT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, R. Jay Gerken, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circum

May 28, 2010 N-Q

SIGNATURES

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22369 Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 55 Water Street, New York, NY 10041 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip cod

February 19, 2010 CORRESP

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Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. 55 Water Street New York, NY 10041 February 19, 2010 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, N.E. Mailstop 4720, Washington, D.C. 20549 Attn.: Ms. Valerie Lithotomos, Attorney Re: Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. Registration Statement on Form N-2, File Nos. 333-163711 and 81

February 5, 2010 8-A12B

description of Common Shares on Form 8-A

UNITED STATES 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 Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 27-1573139 (State of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identificat

February 3, 2010 CORRESP

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[CORRESPONDENCE] February 3, 2010 VIA EDGAR AND EMAIL Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, N.

December 14, 2009 N-8A

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-8A NOTIFICATION OF REGISTRATION FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 8(a) OF THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-8A NOTIFICATION OF REGISTRATION FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 8(a) OF THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 The undersigned investment company hereby notifies the Securities and Exchange Commission that it registers under and pursuant to the provisions of Section 8(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and in connection with

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