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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We hereby consent to the use in this Registration Statement on Form S-11 of Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation of our report dated April 26, 2012 relating to the balance sheet of Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation, which appears in such Registration Statement. We also consent to the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in such Registration Statement.
/s/PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
Los Angeles, California
September 11, 2012
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM