424H 1 n2360-x5_424h.htm PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS

    FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 424(h)
    REGISTRATION FILE NO.: 333-226082-08
     

  

The information in this preliminary prospectus is not complete and may be changed. This preliminary prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted.

 

This preliminary prospectus, dated November 16, 2020, may be amended or completed prior to time of sale

PROSPECTUS

 

$918,876,000 (Approximate)

 

Benchmark 2020-B21 Mortgage Trust

 (Central Index Key Number 0001827183)

as Issuing Entity

 

GS Mortgage Securities Corporation II

(Central Index Key Number 0001004158)

 as Depositor

 

Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company

(Central Index Key Number 0001541502)

 Citi Real Estate Funding Inc.

(Central Index Key Number 0001701238)

 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

(Central Index Key Number 0000835271)

 German American Capital Corporation

(Central Index Key Number 0001541294)

 as Sponsors and Mortgage Loan Sellers

 

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2020-B21

 

GS Mortgage Securities Corporation II is offering certain classes of the Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2020-B21 consisting of the certificate classes identified in the table below. The certificates being offered by this prospectus (and the non-offered Class X-D, Class X-F, Class X-G, Class X-H, Class D, Class E, Class F, Class G, Class H, Class RR, Class S and Class R certificates and the RR interest) represent the ownership interests in the issuing entity, which will be a New York common law trust named Benchmark 2020-B21 Mortgage Trust. The assets of the issuing entity will primarily consist of a pool of fixed rate commercial mortgage loans, which are generally the sole source of payment on the certificates and the RR interest. Credit enhancement will be provided solely by certain classes of subordinate certificates that will be subordinate to certain classes of senior certificates as described under “Description of the Certificates—Subordination; Allocation of Realized Losses”. Each class of certificates and the RR interest will be entitled to receive monthly distributions of interest and/or principal on the 4th business day following the 11th day of each month (or if the 11th day is not a business day, the next business day), commencing in December 2020. The rated final distribution date for the offered certificates is the distribution date in December 2053.

 

Class 

Approximate Initial Certificate
Balance or
Notional Amount(1) 

Approximate Initial
Pass-Through
Rate 

Pass-Through
Rate
Description 

Assumed
Final
Distribution
Date(2) 

Class A-1 $11,511,000 [___]% (3) March 2025
Class A-2 $46,719,000 [___]% (3) December 2025
Class A-4 (4) [___]% (3) (4)
Class A-5 (4) [___]% (3) (4)
Class A-AB $21,966,000 [___]% (3) December 2029
Class X-A   $819,782,000(5) [___]% Variable IO(6) December 2030
Class X-B    $99,094,000(5) [___]% Variable IO(6) December 2030
Class A-S $99,095,000 [___]% (3) December 2030
Class B $56,625,000 [___]% (3) December 2030
Class C $42,469,000 [___]% (3) December 2030

(Footnotes on table on pages 3-4)

 

You should carefully consider the summary of risk factors and the risk factors beginning on page 59 and page 61, respectively, of this prospectus.

 

None of the certificates, the RR interest or the mortgage loans are insured or guaranteed by any governmental agency, instrumentality or private issuer or any other person or entity.

 

The certificates and the RR interest will represent interests in the issuing entity only. They will not represent interests in or obligations of the sponsors, depositor, any of their affiliates or any other entity.

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission and state regulators have not approved or disapproved of the offered certificates or passed upon the adequacy or accuracy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense. GS Mortgage Securities Corporation II will not list the offered certificates on any securities exchange or on any automated quotation system of any securities association.

 

The issuing entity will be relying on an exclusion or exemption from the definition of “investment company” under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, contained in Section 3(c)(5) of the Investment Company Act or Rule 3a-7 under the Investment Company Act, although there may be additional exclusions or exemptions available to the issuing entity. The issuing entity is being structured so as not to constitute a “covered fund” for purposes of the Volcker Rule under the Dodd-Frank Act (both as defined in this prospectus).

 

The underwriters, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Academy Securities, Inc. and Drexel Hamilton, LLC, will purchase the offered certificates from GS Mortgage Securities Corporation II and will offer them to the public at negotiated prices, plus, in certain cases, accrued interest, determined at the time of sale. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. are acting as co-lead managers and joint bookrunners in the following manner: Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC is acting as sole bookrunning manager with respect to approximately 24.6% of each class of offered certificates, Citigroup Global Markets Inc. is acting as sole bookrunning manager with respect to approximately 45.8% of each class of offered certificates, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC is acting as sole bookrunning manager with respect to approximately 17.5% of each class of offered certificates and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. is acting as sole bookrunning manager with respect to approximately 12.1% of each class of offered certificates. Academy Securities, Inc. and Drexel Hamilton, LLC are acting as co-managers.

 

The underwriters expect to deliver the offered certificates to purchasers in book-entry form only through the facilities of The Depository Trust Company in the United States and Clearstream Banking, Luxembourg and Euroclear Bank, as operator of the Euroclear System, in Europe, against payment in New York, New York on or about November 30, 2020. We expect to receive from this offering approximately [__]% of the initial aggregate principal balance of the offered certificates, plus accrued interest from November 1, 2020, before deducting expenses payable by us.

 

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC J.P. Morgan Deutsche Bank Securities Citigroup
Co-Lead Managers and Joint Bookrunners
Academy Securities   Drexel Hamilton
Co-Manager   Co-Manager
           

November [__], 2020

 

 

 

 

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Summary of Certificates and VRR Interest

 

Class 

Approximate
Initial Certificate Balance or Notional Amount(1) 

Approximate Initial Credit Support(7) 

Approximate Initial Pass-Through Rate 

Pass-Through Rate Description 

Assumed
Final Distribution Date(2) 

Weighted Average Life (Years)(8) 

Principal Window(8) 

Offered Certificates
Class A-1 $11,511,000 30.000% [__]% (3) March 2025 2.69 12/20 – 03/25
Class A-2 $46,719,000 30.000% [__]% (3) December 2025 4.59 03/25 – 12/25
Class A-4 (4) 30.000% [__]% (3) (4) (4) (4)
Class A-5 (4) 30.000% [__]% (3) (4) (4) (4)
Class A-AB $21,966,000 30.000% [__]% (3) December 2029 7.06 12/25 – 12/29
Class X-A   $819,782,000(5) NAP [__]% Variable IO(6) December 2030 NAP NAP
Class X-B     $99,094,000(5) NAP [__]% Variable IO(6) December 2030 NAP NAP
Class A-S $99,095,000 20.375% [__]% (3) December 2030 9.98 11/30 – 12/30
Class B $56,625,000 14.875% [__]% (3) December 2030 10.04 12/30 – 12/30
Class C $42,469,000 10.750% [__]% (3) December 2030 10.04 12/30 – 12/30
               
Non-Offered Certificates            
Class X-D     $46,330,000(5) NAP [__]% Variable IO(6) December 2030 NAP NAP
Class X-F     $18,017,000(5) NAP [__]% Variable IO(6) December 2030 NAP NAP
Class X-G     $10,296,000(5) NAP [__]% Variable IO(6) December 2030 NAP NAP
Class X-H     $36,034,836(5) NAP [__]% Variable IO(6) December 2030 NAP NAP
Class D $25,739,000 8.250% [__]% (3) December 2030 10.04 12/30 – 12/30
Class E $20,591,000 6.250% [__]% (3) December 2030 10.04 12/30 – 12/30
Class F $18,017,000 4.500% [__]% (3) December 2030 10.04 12/30 – 12/30
Class G $10,296,000 3.500% [__]% (3) December 2030 10.04 12/30 – 12/30
Class H $36,034,836 0.000% [__]% (3) December 2030 10.04 12/30 – 12/30
Class S(9) NAP NAP NAP NAP NAP NAP NAP
Class R(10) NAP NAP NAP NAP NAP NAP NAP

 

 

(1)Approximate, subject to a variance of plus or minus 5%. The notional amount of each class of the Class X-A, Class X-B, Class X-D, Class X-F, Class X-G and Class X-H certificates (collectively the “Class X certificates”) is subject to change depending upon the final pricing of the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5, Class A-AB, Class A-S, Class B, Class C, Class D, Class E, Class F, Class G and Class H certificates (collectively, the “principal balance certificates” and, together with the Class X and Class S certificates, the “non-VRR certificates”), as follows: (1) if as a result of such pricing the pass-through rate of any class of principal balance certificates whose certificate balance comprises such notional amount is equal to the weighted average of the net mortgage rates on the mortgage loans (in each case, adjusted, if necessary, to accrue on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months), the certificate balance of such class of principal balance certificates may not be part of, and reduce accordingly, such notional amount of the related Class X certificates (or, if as a result of such pricing the pass-through rate of the related Class X certificates is equal to zero, such Class X certificates may not be issued on the closing date), and/or (2) if as a result of such pricing the pass-through rate of any class of principal balance certificates that does not comprise such notional amount of the related Class X certificates is less than the weighted average of the net mortgage rates on the mortgage loans (in each case, adjusted, if necessary, to accrue on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months), such class of principal balance certificates may become a part of, and increase accordingly, such notional amount of the related Class X certificates.

 

(2)The assumed final distribution dates set forth in this prospectus have been determined on the basis of the assumptions described in “Description of the Certificates—Assumed Final Distribution Date; Rated Final Distribution Date”.

 

(3)The pass-through rates of each class of principal balance certificates for each distribution date will generally be a per annum rate equal to one of (i) a fixed rate, (ii) the weighted average of the net mortgage interest rates on the mortgage loans (in each case, adjusted, if necessary, to accrue on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months) as of their respective due dates in the month preceding the month in which the related distribution date occurs, (iii) the lesser of a specified pass-through rate and the rate described in clause (ii), or (iv) the rate described in clause (ii) less a specified percentage.

 

(4)The exact initial certificate balances of the Class A-4 and Class A-5 certificates are unknown and will be determined based on the final pricing of those classes of certificates. However, the respective initial certificate balances, assumed final distribution dates, weighted average lives and principal windows of the Class A-4 and Class A-5 certificates are expected to be within the applicable ranges reflected in the following chart. The initial aggregate certificate balance of the Class A-4 and Class A-5 certificates is expected to be approximately $640,491,000, subject to a variance of plus or minus 5%.

 

Class of Certificates 

Expected Range of Initial Certificate Balance 

Expected Range of Assumed Final Distribution Date 

Expected Range of Weighted Average Life (Years) 

Expected Range of Principal Window 

Class A-4 $0 – $250,000,000 NAP – March 2030 NAP – 9.24 NAP / 12/29 – 03/30
Class A-5 $390,491,000 – $640,491,000 November 2030 9.66 – 9.93 12/29 – 11/30 / 03/30 – 11/30

 

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(5)The Class X certificates will not have certificate balances and will not be entitled to receive distributions of principal. Interest will accrue on each of the Class X certificates at its respective pass-through rate based upon its respective notional amount. The notional amount of each Class of the Class X certificates will be equal to the aggregate certificate balances of the related class(es) of certificates (the “related Class X class”) indicated below:

 

Class 

Related Class X Class(es) 

Class X-A Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5, Class A-AB and Class A-S certificates
Class X-B Class B and Class C certificates
Class X-D Class D and Class E certificates
Class X-F Class F certificates
Class X-G Class G certificates
Class X-H Class H certificates

 

(6)The pass-through rate of each Class of the Class X certificates for any distribution date will equal the excess, if any, of (i) the weighted average of the net mortgage interest rates on the mortgage loans (in each case adjusted, if necessary, to accrue on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months) as of their respective due dates in the month preceding the month in which the related distribution date occurs, over (ii) the pass-through rate (or the weighted average of the pass-through rates, if applicable) of the related Class X class(es) for that distribution date. See “Description of the Certificates—Distributions—Pass-Through Rates”.

 

(7)The initial credit support percentages set forth for the certificates are approximate and, for the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5 and Class A-AB certificates, are represented in the aggregate. The approximate initial credit support percentages shown in the table above do not take into account the VRR interest. However, losses incurred on the mortgage loans will be allocated between the VRR interest and the principal balance certificates, pro rata in accordance with their respective outstanding balances. See “Credit Risk Retention” and “Description of the Certificates”.

 

(8)The weighted average life and period during which distributions of principal would be received as set forth in the foregoing table with respect to each class of certificates having a certificate balance are based on the assumptions set forth under “Yield, Prepayment and Maturity Considerations—Weighted Average Life” and on the assumptions that there are no prepayments, modifications or losses in respect of the mortgage loans or whole loans and that there are no extensions or forbearances of maturity dates or anticipated repayment dates of the mortgage loans or whole loans.

 

(9)The Class S certificates will not have a certificate balance, notional amount, pass-through rate, rating or assumed final distribution date. Excess interest accruing after the related anticipated repayment date on any mortgage loan with an anticipated repayment date will, to the extent collected, be allocated to the Class S certificates and the VRR interest, as described under “Description of the Certificates—Distributions—Excess Interest”. The Class S certificates will not be entitled to distributions in respect of principal or interest other than excess interest. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Certain Terms of the Mortgage Loans—ARD Loans”.

 

(10)The Class R certificates will not have a certificate balance, notional amount, pass-through rate, rating or rated final distribution date. The Class R certificates will represent the residual interests in each of two separate real estate mortgage investment conduits (each, a “REMIC”), as further described in this prospectus. The Class R certificates will not be entitled to distributions of principal or interest.

 

VRR Interest Summary

 

Non-Offered Eligible Vertical Interests(1) 

Approximate Initial VRR
Interest Balance 

Approximate Initial VRR Interest Rate 

VRR Interest Rate Description 

Assumed Final Distribution Date(2) 

Weighted Average
Life (Yrs.)(3) 

Principal Window(3) 

RR Interest $29,379,045 [__]% (4) December 2030 9.41 12/20 – 12/30
Class RR Certificates $24,808,000 [__]% (4) December 2030 9.41 12/20 – 12/30

 

 

(1)Each of the Class RR certificates and the RR interest will constitute an “eligible vertical interest” (as such term is defined in the Credit Risk Retention Rules) and is expected to be acquired and retained by the applicable sponsors (or their “majority-owned affiliates”, as such term is defined in the Credit Risk Retention Rules) as described under “Credit Risk Retention”. The Class RR certificates and the RR interest collectively comprise the “VRR interest”. The VRR interest represents the right to receive a specified percentage of all amounts collected on the mortgage loans (net of all expenses of the issuing entity) that are available for distribution to the certificates and the RR interest on each distribution date, as further described under “Credit Risk Retention”. The owner of the RR interest is referred to in this prospectus as the “RR interest owner” and the RR interest owner and the holders of the Class RR certificates (the “Class RR certificateholders”) and the RR interest are referred to collectively in this prospectus as the “VRR interest owners”.

(2)The assumed final distribution dates set forth in this prospectus have been determined on the basis of the assumptions described in “Description of the Certificates—Assumed Final Distribution Date; Rated Final Distribution Date”.

(3)The weighted average life and period during which distributions of principal would be received as set forth in the foregoing table with respect to the VRR interest are based on the assumptions set forth under “Yield, Prepayment and Maturity Considerations—Weighted Average Life” and on the assumptions that there are no prepayments, modifications or losses in respect of the mortgage loans or whole loans and that there are no extensions or forbearances of maturity dates or anticipated repayment dates of the mortgage loans or whole loans.

(4)Although it does not have a specified pass-through rate (other than for tax reporting purposes), the effective interest rate for the RR interest and the Class RR certificates will be a per annum rate equal to the weighted average of the net mortgage interest rates on the mortgage loans (in each case adjusted, if necessary, to accrue on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months) as of their respective due dates in the month preceding the month in which the related distribution date occurs.

 

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The Class X-D, Class X-F, Class X-G, Class X-H, Class D, Class E, Class F, Class G, Class H, Class RR, Class S and Class R certificates and the RR interest are not offered by this prospectus. Any information in this prospectus concerning such non-offered certificates or the RR interest is presented solely to enhance your understanding of the offered certificates.

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Summary of Certificates and VRR Interest 3
Important Notice Regarding the Offered Certificates 14
Important Notice About Information Presented in This Prospectus 15
Summary of Terms 23
Summary of Risk Factors 59
Special Risks 59
Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans 59
Risks Relating to Conflicts of Interest 60
Other Risks Relating to the Certificates 60
Risk Factors 61
Special Risks 61
Current Coronavirus Pandemic Has Adversely Affected the Global Economy and Will Likely Adversely Affect the Performance of the Mortgage Loans 61
Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans 64
Mortgage Loans Are Non-Recourse and Are Not Insured or Guaranteed 64
Risks of Commercial and Multifamily Lending Generally 65
Performance of the Mortgage Loans Will Be Highly Dependent on the Performance of Tenants and Tenant Leases 66
Office Properties Have Special Risks 71
Mixed Use Properties Have Special Risks 72
Retail Properties Have Special Risks 72
Hospitality Properties Have Special Risks 75
Risks Relating to Affiliation with a Franchise or Hotel Management Company 77
Risks Related to Casino Properties 78
Industrial Properties Have Special Risks 78
Multifamily Properties Have Special Risks 79
Leased Fee Properties Have Special Risks 82
Self-Storage Properties Have Special Risks 83
Condominium Ownership May Limit Use and Improvements 84
Operation of a Mortgaged Property Depends on the Property Manager’s Performance 85
Concentrations Based on Property Type, Geography, Related Borrowers and Other Factors May Disproportionately Increase Losses 86
Adverse Environmental Conditions at or Near Mortgaged Properties May Result in Losses 87
Risks Related to Redevelopment, Expansion and Renovation at Mortgaged Properties 88
Some Mortgaged Properties May Not Be Readily Convertible to Alternative Uses 89
Risks Related to Zoning Non-Compliance and Use Restrictions 91
Risks Relating to Inspections of Properties 92
Risks Relating to Costs of Compliance with Applicable Laws and Regulations 92
Insurance May Not Be Available or Adequate 92
Inadequacy of Title Insurers May Adversely Affect Distributions on Your Certificates 95
Terrorism Insurance May Not Be Available for All Mortgaged Properties 95
Risks Associated with Blanket Insurance Policies or Self-Insurance 96
Condemnation of a Mortgaged Property May Adversely Affect Distributions on Certificates 96
Limited Information Causes Uncertainty 97
Underwritten Net Cash Flow Could Be Based On Incorrect or Failed Assumptions 97
Frequent and Early Occurrence of Borrower Delinquencies and  

 

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Defaults May Adversely Affect Your Investment 98
The Mortgage Loans Have Not Been Reviewed or Re-Underwritten by Us; Some Mortgage Loans May Not Have Complied With Another Originator’s Underwriting Criteria 99
Static Pool Data Would Not Be Indicative of the Performance of this Pool 100
Appraisals May Not Reflect Current or Future Market Value of Each Property 100
Seasoned Mortgage Loans Present Additional Risk of Repayment 101
The Performance of a Mortgage Loan and Its Related Mortgaged Property Depends in Part on Who Controls the Borrower and Mortgaged Property 102
The Borrower’s Form of Entity May Cause Special Risks 102
A Bankruptcy Proceeding May Result in Losses and Delays in Realizing on the Mortgage Loans 105
Litigation Regarding the Mortgaged Properties or Borrowers May Impair Your Distributions 105
Other Financings or Ability To Incur Other Indebtedness Entails Risk 106
Tenancies-in-Common May Hinder Recovery 107
Risks Relating to Enforceability of Cross-Collateralization 108
Risks Relating to Enforceability of Yield Maintenance Charges, Prepayment Premiums or Defeasance Provisions 108
Risks Associated with One Action Rules 108
State Law Limitations on Assignments of Leases and Rents May Entail Risks 109
Various Other Laws Could Affect the Exercise of Lender’s Rights 109
The Absence of Lockboxes Entails Risks That Could Adversely  
Affect Distributions on Your Certificates 109
Risks of Anticipated Repayment Date Loans 110
Borrower May Be Unable To Repay Remaining Principal Balance on Maturity Date or Anticipated Repayment Date; Longer Amortization Schedules and Interest-Only Provisions Increase Risk 110
Risks Related to Ground Leases and Other Leasehold Interests 111
Increases in Real Estate Taxes May Reduce Available Funds 113
Collective Bargaining Activity May Disrupt Operations, Increase Labor Costs or Interfere with Business Strategies 113
State and Local Mortgage Recording Taxes May Apply Upon a Foreclosure or Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure and Reduce Net Proceeds 114
Risks Relating to Conflicts of Interest 114
Interests and Incentives of the Originators, the Sponsors and Their Affiliates May Not Be Aligned With Your Interests 114
The Servicing of the Servicing Shift Whole Loans Will Shift to Other Servicers 116
Interests and Incentives of the Underwriter Entities May Not Be Aligned With Your Interests 116
Potential Conflicts of Interest of the Master Servicer and the Special Servicer 118
Potential Conflicts of Interest of the Operating Advisor 120
Potential Conflicts of Interest of the Asset Representations Reviewer 120
Potential Conflicts of Interest of the Directing Holder and the Companion Loan Holders 121
Potential Conflicts of Interest in the Selection of the Underlying Mortgage Loans 123
Conflicts of Interest May Occur as a Result of the Rights of the Applicable Directing Holder To Terminate the Special  

 

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Servicer of the Applicable Whole Loan 125
Other Potential Conflicts of Interest May Affect Your Investment 125
Other Risks Relating to the Certificates 126
The Certificates Are Limited Obligations 126
The Certificates May Have Limited Liquidity and the Market Value of the Certificates May Decline 126
Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations May Assign Different Ratings to the Certificates; Ratings of the Certificates Reflect Only the Views of the Applicable Rating Agencies as of the Dates Such Ratings Were Issued; Ratings May Affect ERISA Eligibility; Ratings May Be Downgraded 127
Your Yield May Be Affected by Defaults, Prepayments and Other Factors 129
Subordination of the Subordinated Certificates Will Affect the Timing of Distributions and the Application of Losses on the Subordinated Certificates 133
Payments Allocated to the VRR Interest or the Non-VRR Certificates Will Not Be Available to the Non-VRR Certificates or the VRR Interest, Respectively 133
Your Lack of Control Over the Issuing Entity and the Mortgage Loans Can Impact Your Investment 133
Risks Relating to Modifications of the Mortgage Loans 138
The Sponsors May Not Make Required Repurchases or Substitutions of Defective Mortgage Loans or Pay Any Loss of Value Payment Sufficient to Cover All Losses on a Defective  Mortgage Loan 139
Risks Relating to Interest on Advances and Special Servicing Compensation 140
Bankruptcy of a Servicer May Adversely Affect Collections on the Mortgage Loans and the Ability to Replace the Servicer 140
Risks Relating to a Bankruptcy of an Originator, a Sponsor or the Depositor, or a Receivership or Conservatorship of Goldman Sachs Bank USA or JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association 140
The Requirement of the Special Servicer to Obtain FIRREA-Compliant Appraisals May Result in an Increased Cost to the Issuing Entity 142
Realization on the Mortgage Loans That Are Part of a Serviced Whole Loan May Be Adversely Affected by the Rights of the Holder of the Related Serviced Companion Loan 142
Tax Matters and Changes in Tax Law May Adversely Impact the Mortgage Loans or Your Investment 142
General Risk Factors 144
Combination or “Layering” of Multiple Risks May Significantly Increase Risk of Loss 144
The Certificates May Not Be a Suitable Investment for You 144
The Volatile Economy, Credit Crisis and Downturn in the Real Estate Market Have Adversely Affected and May Continue To Adversely Affect the Value of CMBS 144
Other Events May Affect the Value and Liquidity of Your Investment 145
Legal and Regulatory Provisions Affecting Investors Could Adversely Affect the Liquidity of the Offered Certificates 145
The Master Servicer, any Sub-Servicer or the Special Servicer May Have Difficulty Performing Under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement or a  

 

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Related Sub-Servicing Agreement 148
Book-Entry Securities May Delay Receipt of Payment and Reports and Limit Liquidity and Your Ability to Pledge Certificates 148
Book-Entry Registration Will Mean You Will Not Be Recognized as a Holder of Record 148
Description of the Mortgage Pool 149
General 149
Co-Originated or Unaffiliated Third-Party Originated Mortgage Loans 151
Certain Calculations and Definitions 151
Definitions 152
Mortgage Pool Characteristics 160
Overview 160
Property Types 161
Mortgage Loan Concentrations 168
Multi-Property Mortgage Loans and Related Borrower Mortgage Loans 168
Geographic Concentrations 169
Mortgaged Properties With Limited Prior Operating History 170
Tenancies-in-Common or Diversified Ownership 171
Condominium Interests and Other Shared Interests 171
Fee & Leasehold Estates; Ground Leases 172
COVID Considerations 173
Environmental Considerations 176
Redevelopment, Renovation and Expansion 178
Assessments of Property Value and Condition 179
Appraisals 179
Engineering Reports 179
Zoning and Building Code Compliance and Condemnation 179
Litigation and Other Considerations 180
Loan Purpose; Default History, Bankruptcy Issues and Other Proceedings 182
Loan Purpose 182
Default History, Bankruptcy Issues and Other Proceedings 182
Tenant Issues 183
Tenant Concentrations 183
Lease Expirations and Terminations 184
Purchase Options and Rights of First Refusal 192
Affiliated Leases 193
Insurance Considerations 194
Use Restrictions 195
Appraised Value 195
Non-Recourse Carveout Limitations 196
Real Estate and Other Tax Considerations 197
Delinquency Information 198
Certain Terms of the Mortgage Loans 199
Amortization of Principal 199
Due Dates; Mortgage Rates; Calculations of Interest 199
ARD Loans 200
Prepayment Protections and Certain Involuntary Prepayments 201
“Due-On-Sale” and “Due-On-Encumbrance” Provisions 202
Defeasance; Collateral Substitution 203
Partial Releases 204
Escrows 209
Mortgaged Property Accounts 209
Delaware Statutory Trusts 210
Exceptions to Underwriting Guidelines 210
Additional Indebtedness 210
General 210
Whole Loans 211
Mezzanine Indebtedness 211
Other Secured Indebtedness 213
Preferred Equity 214
Other Unsecured Indebtedness 215
The Whole Loans 215
General 215
The Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loans 221
The Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loans 224
The Non-Serviced AB Whole Loans 227
Additional Information 260
Transaction Parties 261
The Sponsors and Mortgage Loan Sellers 261
Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company 261
Citi Real Estate Funding Inc. 270
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association 279
German American Capital Corporation 287
Compensation of the Sponsors 295
The Depositor 295

 

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The Issuing Entity 296
The Trustee and the Certificate Administrator 297
The Master Servicer and the Special Servicer 299
The Outside Special Servicer 302
The Operating Advisor and Asset Representations Reviewer 305
Credit Risk Retention 306
General 306
Qualifying CRE Loans 307
The VRR Interest 307
General 307
VRR Available Funds 307
Priority of Distributions on the VRR Interest 308
Allocation of VRR Realized Losses 309
Yield Maintenance Charges and Prepayment Premiums 309
Excess Interest 309
Material Terms 310
Hedging, Transfer and Financing Restrictions 310
Description of the Certificates 310
General 310
Distributions 312
Method, Timing and Amount 312
Available Funds 313
Priority of Distributions 314
Pass-Through Rates 318
Interest Distribution Amount 319
Principal Distribution Amount 320
Certain Calculations with Respect to Individual Mortgage Loans 321
Excess Interest 322
Application Priority of Mortgage Loan Collections or Whole Loan Collections 323
Allocation of Yield Maintenance Charges and Prepayment Premiums 325
Assumed Final Distribution Date; Rated Final Distribution Date 326
Prepayment Interest Shortfalls 327
Subordination; Allocation of Realized Losses 329
Reports to Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner; Certain Available Information 331
Certificate Administrator Reports 331
Information Available Electronically 337
Voting Rights 341
Delivery, Form, Transfer and Denomination 342
Book-Entry Registration 342
Definitive Certificates 345
Certificateholder Communication 345
Access to Certificateholders’ Names and Addresses 345
Requests to Communicate 345
List of Certificateholders 346
Description of the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreements 346
General 346
Dispute Resolution Provisions 355
Asset Review Obligations 356
Pooling and Servicing Agreement 356
General 356
Assignment of the Mortgage Loans 356
Servicing Standard 357
Subservicing 358
Advances 359
P&I Advances 359
Property Protection Advances 360
Nonrecoverable Advances 361
Recovery of Advances 362
Accounts 363
Withdrawals from the Collection Account 365
Servicing and Other Compensation and Payment of Expenses 368
General 368
Master Servicing Compensation 372
Special Servicing Compensation 374
Disclosable Special Servicer Fees 379
Certificate Administrator and Trustee Compensation 379
Operating Advisor Compensation 379
Asset Representations Reviewer Compensation 380
CREFC® Intellectual Property Royalty License Fee 381
Appraisal Reduction Amounts 381
Maintenance of Insurance 388
Modifications, Waivers and Amendments 391
Enforcement of “Due-on-Sale” and “Due-on-Encumbrance” Provisions 395
Inspections 396
Collection of Operating Information 397
Special Servicing Transfer Event 397
Asset Status Report 399
Realization Upon Mortgage Loans 402
Sale of Defaulted Loans and REO Properties 404
The Directing Holder 407
General 407
Major Decisions 409
Asset Status Report 412

 

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Replacement of Special Servicer 412
Control Termination Event and Consultation Termination Event 412
Servicing Override 415
Rights of Holders of Companion Loans 416
Limitation on Liability of Directing Holder 416
The Operating Advisor 417
General 417
Duties of the Operating Advisor While No Control Termination Event is Continuing 418
Duties of the Operating Advisor While a Control Termination Event is Continuing 418
Annual Report 419
Recommendation of the Replacement of the Special Servicer 420
Eligibility of Operating Advisor 420
Other Obligations of Operating Advisor 421
Delegation of Operating Advisor’s Duties 422
Termination of the Operating Advisor With Cause 422
Rights Upon Operating Advisor Termination Event 423
Waiver of Operating Advisor Termination Event 423
Termination of the Operating Advisor Without Cause 423
Resignation of the Operating Advisor 424
Operating Advisor Compensation 424
The Asset Representations Reviewer 425
Asset Review 425
Eligibility of Asset Representations Reviewer 429
Other Obligations of Asset Representations Reviewer 430
Delegation of Asset Representations Reviewer’s Duties 430
Assignment of Asset Representations Reviewer’s Rights and Obligations 431
Asset Representations Reviewer Termination Events 431
Rights Upon Asset Representations Reviewer Termination Event 432
Termination of the Asset Representations Reviewer Without Cause 432
Resignation of Asset Representations Reviewer 432
Asset Representations Reviewer Compensation 433
Limitation on Liability of the Risk Retention Consultation Parties 433
Replacement of the Special Servicer Without Cause 433
Replacement of the Special Servicer After Operating Advisor Recommendation and Investor Vote 435
Termination of Master Servicer and Special Servicer for Cause 437
Servicer Termination Events 437
Rights Upon Servicer Termination Event 438
Waiver of Servicer Termination Event 439
Resignation of the Master Servicer or Special Servicer 440
Limitation on Liability; Indemnification 440
Enforcement of Mortgage Loan Seller’s Obligations Under the MLPA 443
Dispute Resolution Provisions 443
Certificateholder’s Rights When a Repurchase Request is Initially Delivered by a Certificateholder 443
Repurchase Request Delivered by a Party to the PSA 444
Resolution of a Repurchase Request 444
Mediation and Arbitration Provisions 447
Servicing of the Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans 448
General 448
Servicing of The Grace Building Whole Loan 451
Servicing of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan 452
Servicing of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan 452
Servicing of the Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan 453
Rating Agency Confirmations 453
Evidence as to Compliance 455
Limitation on Rights of Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner to Institute a Proceeding 456

 

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Termination; Retirement of Certificates 457
Amendment 458
Resignation and Removal of the Trustee and the Certificate Administrator 460
Governing Law; Waiver of Jury Trial; and Consent to Jurisdiction 461
Certain Legal Aspects of Mortgage Loans 461
New York 461
California 462
General 462
Types of Mortgage Instruments 463
Leases and Rents 463
Personalty 463
Foreclosure 464
General 464
Foreclosure Procedures Vary from State to State 464
Judicial Foreclosure 464
Equitable and Other Limitations on Enforceability of Certain Provisions 464
Nonjudicial Foreclosure/Power of Sale 465
Public Sale 465
Rights of Redemption 466
Anti-Deficiency Legislation 466
Leasehold Considerations 467
Cooperative Shares 467
Bankruptcy Laws 467
Environmental Considerations 473
General 473
Superlien Laws 473
CERCLA 473
Certain Other Federal and State Laws 473
Additional Considerations 474
Due-on-Sale and Due-on-Encumbrance Provisions 474
Subordinate Financing 474
Default Interest and Limitations on Prepayments 475
Applicability of Usury Laws 475
Americans with Disabilities Act 475
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act 476
Anti-Money Laundering, Economic Sanctions and Bribery 476
Potential Forfeiture of Assets 476
Certain Affiliations, Relationships and Related Transactions Involving Transaction Parties 477
Pending Legal Proceedings Involving Transaction Parties 478
Use of Proceeds 479
Yield, Prepayment and Maturity Considerations 479
Yield Considerations 479
General 479
Rate and Timing of Principal Payments 479
Losses and Shortfalls 480
Certain Relevant Factors Affecting Loan Payments and Defaults 481
Delay in Payment of Distributions 482
Yield on the Certificates with Notional Amounts 482
Weighted Average Life 483
Pre-Tax Yield to Maturity Tables 488
Material Federal Income Tax Considerations 492
General 492
Qualification as a REMIC 493
Status of Offered Certificates 495
Taxation of Regular Interests 495
General 495
Original Issue Discount 495
Acquisition Premium 497
Market Discount 497
Premium 498
Election To Treat All Interest Under the Constant Yield Method 499
Treatment of Losses 499
Yield Maintenance Charges and Prepayment Premiums 500
Sale or Exchange of Regular Interests 500
Taxes That May Be Imposed on a REMIC 501
Prohibited Transactions 501
Contributions to a REMIC After the Startup Day 501
Net Income from Foreclosure Property 501
REMIC Partnership Representative 501
Taxation of Certain Foreign Investors 502
FATCA 503
Backup Withholding 503
Information Reporting 503
3.8% Medicare Tax on “Net Investment Income” 503
Reporting Requirements 504
Certain State and Local and Foreign Tax Considerations 505
Method of Distribution (Conflicts of Interest) 505
Incorporation of Certain Information by Reference 507

 

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Where You Can Find More Information 507
Financial Information 508
Certain ERISA Considerations 508
General 508
Plan Asset Regulations 509
Administrative Exemptions 509
Insurance Company General Accounts 511
Legal Investment 512
Legal Matters 513
Ratings 513
Index of Defined Terms 515

 

ANNEX A-1CERTAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MORTGAGE LOANS AND MORTGAGED PROPERTIES

ANNEX A-2MORTGAGE POOL INFORMATION

ANNEX A-3DESCRIPTION OF THE TOP 15 MORTGAGE LOANS

ANNEX BFORM OF DISTRIBUTION DATE STATEMENT

ANNEX CFORM OF OPERATING ADVISOR ANNUAL REPORT

ANNEX D-1GOLDMAN SACHS MORTGAGE COMPANY REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

ANNEX D-2EXCEPTIONS TO GOLDMAN SACHS MORTGAGE COMPANY REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

ANNEX E-1CITI REAL ESTATE FUNDING INC. AND GERMAN AMERICAN CAPITAL CORPORATION REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

ANNEX E-2EXCEPTIONS TO CITI REAL ESTATE FUNDING INC. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

ANNEX E-3EXCEPTIONS TO GERMAN AMERICAN CAPITAL CORPORATION REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

ANNEX F-1JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

ANNEX F-2EXCEPTIONS TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

ANNEX GCLASS A-AB SCHEDULED PRINCIPAL BALANCE SCHEDULE

 

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Important Notice Regarding the Offered Certificates

 

WE HAVE FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION A REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, WITH RESPECT TO THE CERTIFICATES OFFERED IN THIS PROSPECTUS. HOWEVER, THIS PROSPECTUS DOES NOT CONTAIN ALL OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN OUR REGISTRATION STATEMENT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THE DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO IN THIS PROSPECTUS, YOU SHOULD REFER TO OUR REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND THE EXHIBITS TO IT. OUR REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND THE EXHIBITS TO IT CAN BE INSPECTED AND COPIED AT PRESCRIBED RATES AT THE PUBLIC REFERENCE FACILITIES MAINTAINED BY THE SEC AT ITS PUBLIC REFERENCE ROOM, 100 F STREET, N.E., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549. YOU MAY OBTAIN INFORMATION ON THE OPERATION OF THE PUBLIC REFERENCE ROOM BY CALLING THE SEC AT 1-800-SEC-0330. COPIES OF THESE MATERIALS CAN ALSO BE OBTAINED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE SEC’S INTERNET WEBSITE (HTTP://WWW.SEC.GOV).

 

THIS PROSPECTUS IS NOT AN OFFER TO SELL OR A SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY THESE SECURITIES IN ANY STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION WHERE SUCH OFFER, SOLICITATION OR SALE IS NOT PERMITTED.

 

THE INFORMATION IN THIS PROSPECTUS IS PRELIMINARY AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED OR AMENDED PRIOR TO THE TIME OF SALE.

 

IN ADDITION, THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES REFERRED TO IN THIS PROSPECTUS, AND THE ASSET POOL BACKING THEM, ARE SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION OR REVISION (INCLUDING THE POSSIBILITY THAT ONE OR MORE CLASSES OF OFFERED CERTIFICATES MAY BE SPLIT, COMBINED OR ELIMINATED) AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO ISSUANCE, AND ARE OFFERED ON A “WHEN, AS AND IF ISSUED” BASIS.

 

THE UNDERWRITERS DESCRIBED IN THESE MATERIALS MAY FROM TIME TO TIME PERFORM INVESTMENT BANKING SERVICES FOR, OR SOLICIT INVESTMENT BANKING BUSINESS FROM, ANY COMPANY NAMED IN THESE MATERIALS. THE UNDERWRITERS AND/OR THEIR RESPECTIVE EMPLOYEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME HAVE A LONG OR SHORT POSITION IN ANY CONTRACT OR CERTIFICATE DISCUSSED IN THESE MATERIALS.

 

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS PROSPECTUS SUPERSEDES ANY PREVIOUS SUCH INFORMATION DELIVERED TO ANY PROSPECTIVE INVESTOR AND MAY BE SUPERSEDED BY INFORMATION DELIVERED TO SUCH PROSPECTIVE INVESTOR PRIOR TO THE TIME OF SALE.

 

THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES DO NOT REPRESENT AN INTEREST IN OR OBLIGATION OF THE DEPOSITOR, THE SPONSORS, THE MORTGAGE LOAN SELLERS, THE MASTER SERVICER, THE SPECIAL SERVICER, THE TRUSTEE, THE OPERATING ADVISOR, THE ASSET REPRESENTATIONS REVIEWER, THE CERTIFICATE ADMINISTRATOR, THE DIRECTING HOLDER, THE RISK RETENTION CONSULTATION PARTIES, THE UNDERWRITERS OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES. NEITHER THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES NOR THE MORTGAGE LOANS ARE INSURED OR GUARANTEED BY ANY GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY OR INSTRUMENTALITY OR PRIVATE INSURER.

 

THERE IS CURRENTLY NO SECONDARY MARKET FOR THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES. WE CANNOT ASSURE YOU THAT A SECONDARY MARKET WILL DEVELOP OR, IF A SECONDARY MARKET DOES DEVELOP, THAT IT WILL PROVIDE HOLDERS OF THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES WITH LIQUIDITY OF INVESTMENT OR THAT IT WILL CONTINUE FOR THE TERM OF THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES. THE UNDERWRITERS CURRENTLY INTEND TO MAKE A MARKET IN THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES BUT ARE UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO DO SO. ACCORDINGLY, PURCHASERS MUST BE PREPARED TO BEAR THE RISKS OF THEIR INVESTMENTS FOR AN INDEFINITE PERIOD. SEE “RISK FACTORS—OTHER RISKS RELATING TO THE CERTIFICATES— THE CERTIFICATES MAY HAVE LIMITED LIQUIDITY AND THE MARKET VALUE OF THE CERTIFICATES MAY DECLINE”.

 

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Important Notice About Information Presented in This Prospectus

 

You should rely only on the information contained in this prospectus. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with information that is different from that contained in this prospectus. The information contained in this prospectus is accurate only as of the date of this prospectus.

 

This prospectus begins with several introductory sections describing the offered certificates and the issuing entity in abbreviated form:

 

Summary of Certificates and VRR Interest, commencing on page 3 of this prospectus, which sets forth important statistical information relating to the certificates;

 

Summary of Terms, commencing on page 23 of this prospectus, which gives a brief introduction of the key features of the certificates and a description of the mortgage loans; and

 

Summary of Risk Factors and Risk Factors, commencing on page 59 and page 61, respectively of this prospectus, which describe risks that apply to the certificates.

 

This prospectus includes cross references to sections in this prospectus where you can find further related discussions. The table of contents in this prospectus identifies the pages where these sections are located.

 

Certain capitalized terms are defined and used in this prospectus to assist you in understanding the terms of the offered certificates and this offering. The capitalized terms used in this prospectus are defined on the pages indicated under the caption “Index of Defined Terms” commencing on page 515 of this prospectus.

 

All annexes and schedules attached to this prospectus are a part of this prospectus.

 

In this prospectus:

 

the terms “depositor”, “we”, “us” and “our” refer to GS Mortgage Securities Corporation II.

 

references to “lender” or “mortgage lender” with respect to a mortgage loan generally should be construed to mean, from and after the date of initial issuance of the offered certificates, the trustee on behalf of the issuing entity as the holder of record title to the mortgage loans or the master servicer or special servicer, as applicable, with respect to the obligations and rights of the lender as described under “Pooling and Servicing Agreement”.

 

unless otherwise specified, (i) references to a mortgaged property (or portfolio of mortgaged properties) by name refer to such mortgaged property (or portfolio of mortgaged properties) so identified on Annex A-1, (ii) references to a mortgage loan by name refer to such mortgage loan secured by the related mortgaged property (or portfolio of mortgaged properties) so identified on Annex A-1, (iii) any parenthetical with a percent next to a mortgaged property name (or portfolio of mortgaged properties name) indicates the approximate percent (or approximate aggregate percent) that the outstanding principal balance of the related mortgage loan (or, if applicable, the allocated loan amount with respect to such mortgaged property) represents of the aggregate outstanding principal balance of the pool of mortgage loans as of the cut-off date for this securitization, and (iv) any parenthetical with a percent next to a mortgage loan name or a group of mortgage loans indicates the approximate percent (or approximate aggregate percent) that the outstanding principal balance of such mortgage loan or the aggregate outstanding principal balance of such group of mortgage loans, as applicable, represents of the aggregate outstanding principal balance of the pool of mortgage loans as of the cut-off date for this securitization.

 

Until ninety days after the date of this prospectus, all dealers that buy, sell or trade the offered certificates, whether or not participating in this offering, may be required to deliver a prospectus. This is in

 

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addition to the dealers’ obligation to deliver a prospectus when acting as underwriters and with respect to their unsold allotments or subscriptions.

 

This prospectus is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy these securities in any state or other jurisdiction where such offer, solicitation or sale is not permitted.

 

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS WITHIN EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA AND THE UNITED KINGDOM

 

THIS PROSPECTUS (AND ANY SUPPLEMENT HERETO) IS NOT A PROSPECTUS FOR THE PURPOSES OF REGULATION (EU) 2017/1129 (AS AMENDED OR SUPERSEDED) (THE “PROSPECTUS REGULATION”).

 

THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE OFFERED, SOLD OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE TO AND SHOULD NOT BE OFFERED, SOLD OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE TO ANY RETAIL INVESTOR IN THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA (“EEA”) OR IN THE UNITED KINGDOM (“UK”). FOR THESE PURPOSES, A RETAIL INVESTOR MEANS A PERSON WHO IS ONE (OR MORE) OF: (I) A RETAIL CLIENT AS DEFINED IN POINT (11) OF ARTICLE 4(1) OF DIRECTIVE 2014/65/EU, AS AMENDED (“MIFID II”); OR (II) A CUSTOMER WITHIN THE MEANING OF DIRECTIVE 2016/97/EU, AS AMENDED, (THE “INSURANCE DISTRIBUTION DIRECTIVE”), WHERE THAT CUSTOMER WOULD NOT QUALIFY AS A PROFESSIONAL CLIENT AS DEFINED IN POINT (10) OF ARTICLE 4(1) OF MIFID II; OR (III) NOT A QUALIFIED INVESTOR AS DEFINED IN THE PROSPECTUS REGULATION (“QUALIFIED INVESTOR”).

 

CONSEQUENTLY NO KEY INFORMATION DOCUMENT REQUIRED BY REGULATION (EU) NO 1286/2014 (AS AMENDED, THE “PRIIPS REGULATION”) FOR OFFERING OR SELLING THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES OR OTHERWISE MAKING THEM AVAILABLE TO RETAIL INVESTORS IN THE EEA OR IN THE UK HAS BEEN PREPARED AND THEREFORE OFFERING OR SELLING THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES OR OTHERWISE MAKING THEM AVAILABLE TO ANY RETAIL INVESTOR IN THE EEA OR IN THE UK MAY BE UNLAWFUL UNDER THE PRIIPS REGULATION.

 

THIS PROSPECTUS HAS BEEN PREPARED ON THE BASIS THAT ANY OFFER OF CERTIFICATES IN THE EEA OR THE UNITED KINGDOM WILL ONLY BE MADE TO A LEGAL ENTITY WHICH IS A QUALIFIED INVESTOR. ACCORDINGLY ANY PERSON MAKING OR INTENDING TO MAKE AN OFFER IN THE EEA OR THE UNITED KINGDOM OF CERTIFICATES WHICH ARE THE SUBJECT OF THE OFFERING CONTEMPLATED IN THIS PROSPECTUS MAY ONLY DO SO WITH RESPECT TO QUALIFIED INVESTORS. NONE OF THE ISSUING ENTITY, THE DEPOSITOR OR ANY OF THE UNDERWRITERS HAVE AUTHORIZED, NOR DO THEY AUTHORIZE, THE MAKING OF ANY OFFER OF CERTIFICATES IN THE EEA OR THE UNITED KINGDOM OTHER THAN TO QUALIFIED INVESTORS.

 

MIFID II PRODUCT GOVERNANCE

 

ANY DISTRIBUTOR SUBJECT TO MIFID II THAT IS OFFERING, SELLING OR RECOMMENDING THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES IS RESPONSIBLE FOR UNDERTAKING ITS OWN TARGET MARKET ASSESSMENT IN RESPECT OF THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES AND DETERMINING ITS OWN DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE MIFID II PRODUCT GOVERNANCE RULES UNDER COMMISSION DELEGATED DIRECTIVE (EU) 2017/593 (AS AMENDED, THE “DELEGATED DIRECTIVE”). NEITHER THE ISSUING ENTITY, THE DEPOSITOR NOR ANY UNDERWRITER MAKES ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES AS TO A DISTRIBUTOR’S COMPLIANCE WITH THE DELEGATED DIRECTIVE.

 

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EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA AND UNITED KINGDOM SELLING RESTRICTIONS

 

EACH UNDERWRITER HAS REPRESENTED AND AGREED THAT:

 

IT HAS NOT OFFERED, SOLD OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE AND WILL NOT OFFER, SELL OR OTHERWISE MAKE AVAILABLE ANY OFFERED CERTIFICATES TO ANY RETAIL INVESTOR IN THE EEA OR IN THE UK. FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS PROVISION:

 

(i)    THE EXPRESSION “RETAIL INVESTOR” MEANS A PERSON WHO IS ONE (OR MORE) OF:

 

(A) A RETAIL CLIENT AS DEFINED IN POINT (11) OF ARTICLE 4(1) OF MIFID II; OR

 

(B) A CUSTOMER WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE INSURANCE DISTRIBUTION DIRECTIVE, WHERE THAT CUSTOMER WOULD NOT QUALIFY AS A PROFESSIONAL CLIENT AS DEFINED IN POINT (10) OF ARTICLE 4(1) OF MIFID II; OR

 

(C) NOT A QUALIFIED INVESTOR AS DEFINED IN THE PROSPECTUS REGULATION; AND

 

(ii)    THE EXPRESSION “OFFER” INCLUDES THE COMMUNICATION IN ANY FORM AND BY ANY MEANS OF SUFFICIENT INFORMATION ON THE TERMS OF THE OFFER AND THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES TO BE OFFERED SO AS TO ENABLE AN INVESTOR TO DECIDE TO PURCHASE OR SUBSCRIBE FOR THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES.

 

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM

 

THE ISSUING ENTITY MAY CONSTITUTE A “COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEME” AS DEFINED BY SECTION 235 OF THE FINANCIAL SERVICES AND MARKETS ACT 2000 (AS AMENDED, “FSMA”) THAT IS NOT A “RECOGNISED COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEME” FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE FSMA AND THAT HAS NOT BEEN AUTHORIZED, REGULATED OR OTHERWISE RECOGNIZED OR APPROVED. AS AN UNREGULATED SCHEME, THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES CANNOT BE MARKETED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC, EXCEPT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FSMA.

 

THE COMMUNICATION OF THIS PROSPECTUS (A) IF MADE BY A PERSON WHO IS NOT AN AUTHORIZED PERSON UNDER THE FSMA, IS BEING MADE ONLY TO, OR DIRECTED ONLY AT, PERSONS WHO (I) ARE OUTSIDE THE UNITED KINGDOM, OR (II) HAVE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN MATTERS RELATING TO INVESTMENTS AND QUALIFY AS INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 19(5) OF THE FINANCIAL SERVICES AND MARKETS ACT 2000 (FINANCIAL PROMOTION) ORDER 2005 (AS AMENDED, THE “FINANCIAL PROMOTION ORDER”), OR (III) ARE PERSONS FALLING WITHIN ARTICLE 49(2)(A) THROUGH (D) (“HIGH NET WORTH COMPANIES”, “UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS”, ETC.) OF THE FINANCIAL PROMOTION ORDER, OR (IV) ARE PERSONS TO WHICH THIS PROSPECTUS MAY OTHERWISE LAWFULLY BE COMMUNICATED OR DIRECTED (ALL SUCH PERSONS TOGETHER BEING REFERRED TO AS “FPO PERSONS” ); AND (B) IF MADE BY A PERSON WHO IS AN AUTHORIZED PERSON UNDER THE FSMA, IS BEING MADE ONLY TO, AND DIRECTED ONLY AT, PERSONS WHO (I) ARE OUTSIDE THE UNITED KINGDOM, OR (II) HAVE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE OF PARTICIPATING IN UNREGULATED SCHEMES (AS DEFINED FOR PURPOSES OF THE FINANCIAL SERVICES AND MARKETS ACT 2000 (PROMOTION OF COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEMES) (EXEMPTIONS) ORDER 2001 (AS AMENDED, THE “PROMOTION OF COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEMES EXEMPTIONS ORDER”) AND QUALIFY AS INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 14(5) OF THE PROMOTION OF COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEMES EXEMPTIONS ORDER, OR (III) ARE PERSONS FALLING WITHIN ARTICLE 22(2)(A) THROUGH (D) (“HIGH NET WORTH COMPANIES, UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS, ETC.”) OF

 

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THE PROMOTION OF COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEMES EXEMPTIONS ORDER, OR (IV) ARE PERSONS TO WHOM THE ISSUING ENTITY MAY LAWFULLY BE PROMOTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 4.12 OF THE UNITED KINGDOM FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY’S CONDUCT OF BUSINESS SOURCEBOOK (ALL SUCH PERSONS TOGETHER WITH FPO PERSONS, “RELEVANT PERSONS”).

 

THIS PROSPECTUS MUST NOT BE ACTED ON OR RELIED ON BY PERSONS WHO ARE NOT RELEVANT PERSONS. ANY INVESTMENT OR INVESTMENT ACTIVITY TO WHICH THIS PROSPECTUS RELATES, INCLUDING THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES, IS AVAILABLE ONLY TO RELEVANT PERSONS AND WILL BE ENGAGED IN ONLY WITH RELEVANT PERSONS.

 

POTENTIAL INVESTORS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM ARE ADVISED THAT ALL, OR MOST, OF THE PROTECTIONS AFFORDED BY THE UNITED KINGDOM REGULATORY SYSTEM WILL NOT APPLY TO AN INVESTMENT IN THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES AND THAT COMPENSATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNDER THE UNITED KINGDOM FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME.

 

UNITED KINGDOM SELLING RESTRICTIONS

 

EACH UNDERWRITER HAS REPRESENTED AND AGREED THAT:

 

(A) IT HAS ONLY COMMUNICATED OR CAUSED TO BE COMMUNICATED AND WILL ONLY COMMUNICATE OR CAUSE TO BE COMMUNICATED AN INVITATION OR INDUCEMENT TO ENGAGE IN INVESTMENT ACTIVITY (WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 21 OF THE FSMA) RECEIVED BY IT IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUE OR SALE OF THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES IN CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH SECTION 21(1) OF THE FSMA DOES NOT APPLY TO THE ISSUING ENTITY OR THE DEPOSITOR; AND

 

(B) IT HAS COMPLIED AND WILL COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE FSMA WITH RESPECT TO ANYTHING DONE BY IT IN RELATION TO THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES IN, FROM OR OTHERWISE INVOLVING THE UNITED KINGDOM.

 

PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

 

THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES WILL NOT BE OFFERED OR SOLD IN THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (EXCLUDING HONG KONG, MACAU AND TAIWAN, THE “PRC”) AS PART OF THE INITIAL DISTRIBUTION OF THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES BUT MAY BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE BY INVESTORS RESIDENT IN THE PRC FROM OUTSIDE THE PRC.

 

THIS PROSPECTUS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SELL OR THE SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY ANY SECURITIES IN THE PRC TO ANY PERSON TO WHOM IT IS UNLAWFUL TO MAKE THE OFFER OR SOLICITATION IN THE PRC.

 

THE DEPOSITOR DOES NOT REPRESENT THAT THIS PROSPECTUS MAY BE LAWFULLY DISTRIBUTED, OR THAT ANY OFFERED CERTIFICATES MAY BE LAWFULLY OFFERED, IN COMPLIANCE WITH ANY APPLICABLE REGISTRATION OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS IN THE PRC, OR PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION AVAILABLE THEREUNDER, OR ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR FACILITATING ANY SUCH DISTRIBUTION OR OFFERING. IN PARTICULAR, NO ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN BY THE DEPOSITOR WHICH WOULD PERMIT AN OFFERING OF ANY OFFERED CERTIFICATES OR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THIS PROSPECTUS IN THE PRC.

 

ACCORDINGLY, THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES ARE NOT BEING OFFERED OR SOLD WITHIN THE PRC BY MEANS OF THIS PROSPECTUS OR ANY OTHER DOCUMENT. NEITHER THIS PROSPECTUS NOR ANY ADVERTISEMENT OR OTHER OFFERING MATERIAL MAY BE DISTRIBUTED OR PUBLISHED IN THE PRC, EXCEPT UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES THAT WILL RESULT IN COMPLIANCE WITH ANY APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

 

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HONG KONG

 

NO PERSON HAS ISSUED OR DISTRIBUTED OR HAD IN ITS POSSESSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF ISSUE OR DISTRIBUTION, OR WILL ISSUE OR DISTRIBUTE OR HAVE IN ITS POSSESSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF ISSUE OR DISTRIBUTION, WHETHER IN HONG KONG OR ELSEWHERE, ANY ADVERTISEMENT, INVITATION OR DOCUMENT RELATING TO THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES, WHICH IS DIRECTED AT, OR THE CONTENTS OF WHICH ARE LIKELY TO BE ACCESSED OR READ BY, THE PUBLIC OF HONG KONG (EXCEPT IF PERMITTED TO DO SO UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS OF HONG KONG) OTHER THAN WITH RESPECT TO OFFERED CERTIFICATES WHICH ARE OR ARE INTENDED TO BE DISPOSED OF (A) ONLY TO PERSONS OUTSIDE HONG KONG OR (B) ONLY TO “PROFESSIONAL INVESTORS” WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE SECURITIES AND FUTURES ORDINANCE (CAP. 571 OF THE LAWS OF HONG KONG) (THE “SFO”) AND ANY RULES OR REGULATIONS MADE UNDER THE SFO.

 

THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES (IF THEY ARE NOT A “STRUCTURED PRODUCT” AS DEFINED IN THE SECURITIES AND FUTURES ORDINANCE (CAP. 571 OF THE LAWS OF HONG KONG) HAVE NOT BEEN OFFERED OR SOLD AND WILL NOT BE OFFERED OR SOLD, BY MEANS OF ANY DOCUMENT, OTHER THAN (A) TO “PROFESSIONAL INVESTORS” AS DEFINED IN THE SFO AND ANY RULES OR REGULATIONS MADE UNDER THE SFO, OR (B) IN OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH DO NOT RESULT IN THE DOCUMENT CONSTITUTING A “PROSPECTUS” AS DEFINED IN THE COMPANIES (WINDING UP AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ORDINANCE (CAP. 32 OF THE LAWS OF HONG KONG) OR WHICH DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO THE PUBLIC WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE COMPANIES ORDINANCE (CAP. 622 OF THE LAWS OF HONG KONG). FURTHER, THE CONTENTS OF THIS PROSPECTUS HAVE NOT BEEN REVIEWED OR APPROVED BY THE SECURITIES AND FUTURES COMMISSION OF HONG KONG OR ANY OTHER REGULATORY AUTHORITY IN HONG KONG. YOU ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION IN RELATION TO THE OFFERING CONTEMPLATED IN THIS PROSPECTUS.

 

W A R N I N G

 

IF YOU ARE IN ANY DOUBT ABOUT ANY OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS PROSPECTUS, YOU SHOULD OBTAIN INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL ADVICE.

 

SINGAPORE

 

NEITHER THIS PROSPECTUS NOR ANY OTHER DOCUMENT OR MATERIAL IN CONNECTION WITH ANY OFFER OF THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES HAS BEEN OR WILL BE LODGED OR REGISTERED AS A PROSPECTUS WITH THE MONETARY AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE (“MAS”) UNDER THE SECURITIES AND FUTURES ACT (CAP. 289) OF SINGAPORE (THE “SFA”). ACCORDINGLY, MAS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CONTENTS OF THIS PROSPECTUS. THIS PROSPECTUS IS NOT A PROSPECTUS AS DEFINED IN THE SFA AND STATUTORY LIABILITY UNDER THE SFA IN RELATION TO THE CONTENTS OF PROSPECTUSES WOULD NOT APPLY. PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS SHOULD CONSIDER CAREFULLY WHETHER THE INVESTMENT IS SUITABLE FOR IT.

 

THIS PROSPECTUS AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS OR MATERIALS IN CONNECTION WITH THE OFFER OR SALE, OR INVITATION FOR SUBSCRIPTION OR PURCHASE, OF THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES MAY NOT BE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ISSUED, CIRCULATED OR DISTRIBUTED, NOR MAY THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES BE OFFERED OR SOLD, OR BE MADE THE SUBJECT OF AN INVITATION FOR SUBSCRIPTION OR PURCHASE, WHETHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, TO PERSONS IN SINGAPORE OTHER THAN TO AN INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR (AS DEFINED IN SECTION 4A(1)(C) OF THE SFA (“INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR”)) PURSUANT TO SECTION 304 OF THE SFA.

 

UNLESS SUCH OFFERED CERTIFICATES ARE OF THE SAME CLASS AS OTHER OFFERED CERTIFICATES OF THE ISSUING ENTITY THAT ARE LISTED FOR QUOTATION ON AN APPROVED

 

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EXCHANGE (AS DEFINED IN SECTION 2(1) OF THE SFA) (“APPROVED EXCHANGE”) AND IN RESPECT OF WHICH ANY OFFER, INFORMATION, STATEMENT, INTRODUCTORY DOCUMENT, SHAREHOLDERS’ CIRCULAR FOR A REVERSE TAKE-OVER DOCUMENT ISSUED FOR THE PURPOSES OF A TRUST SCHEME OR ANY OTHER SIMILAR DOCUMENT APPROVED BY AN APPROVED EXCHANGE WAS ISSUED IN CONNECTION WITH AN OFFER OR THE LISTING FOR QUOTATION OF THOSE OFFERED CERTIFICATES, ANY SUBSEQUENT OFFERS IN SINGAPORE OF OFFERED CERTIFICATES ACQUIRED PURSUANT TO AN INITIAL OFFER MADE HEREUNDER MAY ONLY BE MADE, PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 304A, TO PERSONS WHO ARE INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS.

 

AS THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES ARE ONLY OFFERED TO PERSONS IN SINGAPORE WHO QUALIFY AS AN INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR, THE ISSUING ENTITY IS NOT REQUIRED TO DETERMINE THE CLASSIFICATION OF THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES PURSUANT TO SECTION 309B OF THE SFA.

 

NOTHING SET OUT IN THIS NOTICE SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS LEGAL ADVICE AND EACH PROSPECTIVE INVESTOR SHOULD CONSULT ITS OWN LEGAL COUNSEL. THIS NOTICE IS FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE SFA AND ITS REGULATIONS AS THE SAME MAY BE AMENDED OR CONSOLIDATED FROM TIME TO TIME AND DOES NOT PURPORT TO BE EXHAUSTIVE IN ANY RESPECT.

 

THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA

 

THIS PROSPECTUS IS NOT, AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS THIS PROSPECTUS TO BE CONSTRUED AS, A PUBLIC OFFERING OF SECURITIES IN KOREA. NEITHER THE ISSUER NOR ANY OF ITS AGENTS MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION WITH RESPECT TO THE ELIGIBILITY OF ANY RECIPIENTS OF THIS PROSPECTUS TO ACQUIRE THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES UNDER THE LAWS OF KOREA, INCLUDING, BUT WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE FOREIGN EXCHANGE TRANSACTION LAW AND REGULATIONS THEREUNDER (THE “FETL”). THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED WITH THE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION OF KOREA FOR PUBLIC OFFERING IN KOREA, AND NONE OF THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES MAY BE OFFERED, SOLD OR DELIVERED, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR OFFERED OR SOLD TO ANY PERSON FOR RE-OFFERING OR RESALE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY IN KOREA OR TO ANY RESIDENT OF KOREA EXCEPT PURSUANT TO THE FINANCIAL INVESTMENT SERVICES AND CAPITAL MARKETS ACT AND THE DECREES AND REGULATIONS THEREUNDER, THE FETL AND ANY OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS, REGULATIONS AND MINISTERIAL GUIDELINES IN KOREA. WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE FOREGOING, THE NUMBER OF OFFERED CERTIFICATES OFFERED IN KOREA OR TO A RESIDENT OF KOREA SHALL BE LESS THAN FIFTY AND FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FROM THE ISSUE DATE OF THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES, NONE OF THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES MAY BE DIVIDED RESULTING IN AN INCREASED NUMBER OF OFFERED CERTIFICATES. FURTHERMORE, THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES MAY NOT BE RESOLD TO KOREAN RESIDENTS UNLESS THE PURCHASER OF THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES COMPLIES WITH ALL APPLICABLE REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, GOVERNMENT REPORTING APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE FETL AND ITS SUBORDINATE DECREES AND REGULATIONS) IN CONNECTION WITH THE PURCHASE OF THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES.

 

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JAPAN

 

THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES HAVE NOT BEEN AND WILL NOT BE REGISTERED UNDER THE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND EXCHANGE LAW OF JAPAN, AS AMENDED (THE “FIEL”), AND DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FIEL HAS NOT BEEN AND WILL NOT BE MADE WITH RESPECT TO THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES. ACCORDINGLY, EACH UNDERWRITER HAS REPRESENTED AND AGREED THAT IT HAS NOT, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OFFERED OR SOLD AND WILL NOT, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OFFER OR SELL ANY OFFERED CERTIFICATES IN JAPAN OR TO, OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF, ANY RESIDENT OF JAPAN (WHICH TERM AS USED IN THIS PROSPECTUS MEANS ANY PERSON RESIDENT IN JAPAN, INCLUDING ANY CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY ORGANIZED UNDER THE LAWS OF JAPAN) OR TO OTHERS FOR REOFFERING OR RE-SALE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN JAPAN OR TO, OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF, ANY RESIDENT OF JAPAN EXCEPT PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF, AND OTHERWISE IN COMPLIANCE WITH, THE FIEL AND OTHER RELEVANT LAWS, REGULATIONS AND MINISTERIAL GUIDELINES OF JAPAN.

 

JAPANESE RETENTION REQUIREMENT

 

The JAPANESE Financial Services Agency published a risk retention rule as part of the regulatory capital regulation of certain categories of Japanese investors seeking to invest in securitization transactions (the “JRR RULE”). The JRR Rule mandates an “indirect” compliance requirement, meaning that certain categories of Japanese investors will be required to apply higher risk weighting to securitization exposures they hold unless the relevant originator commits to hold a retention interest in the securities issued in the securitization transaction equal to at least 5% of the exposure of the total underlying assets in the securitization transaction (the “JAPANESE RETENTION REQUIREMENT”), or such investors determine that the underlying assets were not “inappropriately originated.” In the absence of such a determination by such investors that such underlying assets were not “inappropriately originated,” the Japanese Retention Requirement would apply to an investment by such investors in such securities.

 

No party to the transaction described in this Prospectus has committed to hold a risk retention interest in compliance with the Japanese Retention Requirement, and we make no representation as to whether the transaction described in this prospectus would otherwise comply with the JRR Rule.

 

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF CANADA

 

THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES MAY BE SOLD IN CANADA ONLY TO PURCHASERS PURCHASING, OR DEEMED TO BE PURCHASING, AS PRINCIPAL THAT ARE ACCREDITED INVESTORS, AS DEFINED IN NATIONAL INSTRUMENT 45-106 PROSPECTUS EXEMPTIONS OR SUBSECTION 73.3(1) OF THE SECURITIES ACT (ONTARIO), AND ARE PERMITTED CLIENTS, AS DEFINED IN NATIONAL INSTRUMENT 31-103 REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS, EXEMPTIONS AND ONGOING REGISTRANT OBLIGATIONS. ANY RESALE OF THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES MUST BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH AN EXEMPTION FROM, OR IN A TRANSACTION NOT SUBJECT TO, THE PROSPECTUS REQUIREMENTS OF APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS.

 

SECURITIES LEGISLATION IN CERTAIN PROVINCES OR TERRITORIES OF CANADA MAY PROVIDE A PURCHASER WITH REMEDIES FOR RESCISSION OR DAMAGES IF THIS PROSPECTUS (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENT THERETO) CONTAINS A MISREPRESENTATION, PROVIDED THAT THE REMEDIES FOR RESCISSION OR DAMAGES ARE EXERCISED BY THE PURCHASER WITHIN THE TIME LIMIT PRESCRIBED BY THE SECURITIES LEGISLATION OF THE PURCHASER’S PROVINCE OR TERRITORY. THE PURCHASER SHOULD REFER TO ANY APPLICABLE PROVISIONS

 

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OF THE SECURITIES LEGISLATION OF THE PURCHASER’S PROVINCE OR TERRITORY FOR PARTICULARS OF THESE RIGHTS OR CONSULT WITH A LEGAL ADVISOR.

 

PURSUANT TO SECTION 3A.3 OF NATIONAL INSTRUMENT 33-105 UNDERWRITING CONFLICTS (“NI 33-105”), THE UNDERWRITERS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS OF NI 33-105 REGARDING UNDERWRITER CONFLICTS OF INTEREST IN CONNECTION WITH THIS OFFERING.

 

MEXICO

 

THIS PROSPECTUS HAS NOT BEEN REVIEWED NOR APPROVED BY THE MEXICAN NATIONAL BANKING AND SECURITIES COMMISSION (COMISIÓN NACIONAL BANCARIA Y DE VALORES, OR THE “CNBV”). THIS OFFERING DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A PUBLIC OFFERING IN MEXICO AND THIS PROSPECTUS MAY NOT BE PUBLICLY DISTRIBUTED IN MEXICO.

THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES HAVE NOT BEEN AND WILL NOT BE REGISTERED WITH THE MEXICAN NATIONAL SECURITIES REGISTRY (REGISTRO NACIONAL DE VALORES, OR “RNV”) MAINTAINED BY THE CNBV, AND MAY NOT BE OFFERED PUBLICLY IN MEXICO EXCEPT TO MEXICAN INSTITUTIONAL AND QUALIFIED INVESTORS PURSUANT TO THE PRIVATE PLACEMENT EXCEPTIONS SET FORTH IN THE MEXICAN SECURITIES MARKET LAW (LEY DEL MERCADO DE VALORES). THIS PROSPECTUS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE OR IMPLY ANY CERTIFICATION AS TO THE INVESTMENT QUALITY OF THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES, OUR SOLVENCY, LIQUIDITY OR CREDIT QUALITY OR THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE INFORMATION SET FORTH HEREIN. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS PROSPECTUS IS EXCLUSIVELY OUR RESPONSIBILITY AND HAS NOT BEEN REVIEWED OR AUTHORIZED BY THE CNBV. THE ACQUISITION OF THE OFFERED CERTIFICATES BY AN INVESTOR WHO IS A RESIDENT OF MEXICO WILL BE MADE UNDER SUCH INVESTOR’S OWN RESPONSIBILITY.

 

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Summary of Terms

 

This summary highlights selected information from this prospectus. It does not contain all of the information you need to consider in making your investment decision. To understand all of the terms of the offering of the offered certificates, read this entire document carefully.

 

Relevant Parties

 

DepositorGS Mortgage Securities Corporation II, a Delaware corporation. The depositor’s address is 200 West Street, New York, New York 10282 and its telephone number is (212) 902-1000. See “Transaction Parties—The Depositor”.

 

Issuing Entity Benchmark 2020-B21 Mortgage Trust, a New York common law trust, to be established on the closing date under the pooling and servicing agreement. For more detailed information, see “Transaction Parties—The Issuing Entity”.

 

SponsorsThe sponsors of this transaction are:

 

Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company, a New York limited partnership;

 

Citi Real Estate Funding Inc., a New York corporation;

 

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, a national banking association organized under the laws of the United States of America; and

 

German American Capital Corporation, a Maryland corporation.

 

The sponsors are sometimes also referred to in this prospectus as the “mortgage loan sellers”.

 

Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company is an affiliate of each of the depositor and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, one of the underwriters and an initial purchaser of certain of the non-offered certificates, and Goldman Sachs Bank USA, an originator. Citi Real Estate Funding Inc. is an affiliate of Citigroup Global Markets Inc., one of the underwriters and an initial purchaser of certain of the non-offered certificates. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association is an affiliate of J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, one of the underwriters and an initial purchaser of certain of the non-offered certificates. German American Capital Corporation is an affiliate of Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., one of the underwriters and an initial purchaser of certain of the non-offered certificates, DBR Investments Co. Limited, an originator, and Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch, an originator. See “Transaction Parties—The Sponsors and Mortgage Loan Sellers”.

 

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The sponsors originated, co-originated or acquired (or, on or prior to the closing date, will acquire) and will transfer to the depositor the mortgage loans set forth in the following chart:

 

Sellers of the Mortgage Loans

 

 

Sponsor(1) 

  Number of Mortgage Loans  Aggregate Principal Balance of Mortgage Loans  Approx. % of Initial Pool Balance
  Citi Real Estate Funding Inc.   18   $     446,160,000   41.2%
  Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company   7   266,705,881   24.6 
  JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association   8   129,550,000   12.0 
  JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association / German American Capital Corporation(2)   1   100,000,000   9.2 
  Citi Real Estate Funding Inc. / German American Capital Corporation(3)   1   75,000,000   6.9 
  German American Capital Corporation   4   66,325,000   6.1 
  Total   39   $  1,083,740,881   100.0%

   

(1)Each mortgage loan was originated by its respective mortgage loan seller or its affiliate, except those certain mortgage loans that are part of larger whole loan structures that were co-originated by the applicable mortgage loan seller or its affiliate with one or more other lenders. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Co-Originated or Unaffiliated Third-Party Originated Mortgage Loans” below.

 

(2)JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association and German American Capital Corporation are co-sponsors with respect to The Grace Building mortgage loan (9.2%). The Grace Building mortgage loan is part of a whole loan that was co-originated by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Bank of America, N.A., Column Financial, Inc. and DBR Investments Co. Limited, and is evidenced by three (3) promissory notes: (i) note A-2-2, with an outstanding principal balance of $30,000,000 as of the cut-off date, as to which JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association is acting as mortgage loan seller; (ii) note A-2-3, with an outstanding principal balance of $30,000,000 as of the cut-off date, as to which JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association is acting as mortgage loan seller and (iii) note A-4-2, with an outstanding principal balance of $40,000,000 as of the cut-off date, as to which German American Capital Corporation is acting as mortgage loan seller.

 

(3)Citi Real Estate Funding Inc. and German American Capital Corporation are co-sponsors with respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay mortgage loan (6.9%). The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay mortgage loan is part of a whole loan that was co-originated by Citi Real Estate Funding Inc., Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch, Barclays Capital Real Estate Inc. and Société Generale Financial Corporation, and is evidenced by two (2) promissory notes: (i) note A-13-5, with an outstanding principal balance of $50,000,000 as of the cut-off date, as to which Citi Real Estate Funding Inc. is acting as mortgage loan seller; and (ii) note A-15-6, with an outstanding principal balance of $25,000,000 as of the cut-off date, as to which German American Capital Corporation is acting as mortgage loan seller.

 

See “Transaction Parties—The Sponsors and Mortgage Loan Sellers”.

 

Master Servicer Midland Loan Services, a Division of PNC Bank, National Association, a national banking association, is expected to act as the master servicer and will be responsible for the master servicing and administration of the mortgage loans and any related companion loans pursuant to the pooling and servicing agreement (other than any mortgage loan and companion loan

 

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  identified in the table titled “Non-Serviced Whole Loans” under “The Mortgage Pool—Whole Loans” below that is part of a whole loan and serviced under the servicing agreement indicated in that table). The principal servicing office of the master servicer is located at 10851 Mastin Street, Building 82, Suite 300, Overland Park, Kansas 66210, and its telephone number is (913) 253-9000. See “Transaction Parties—The Master Servicer and the Special Servicer” and “Pooling and Servicing Agreement.”

 

Prior to the its respective servicing shift securitization date, each servicing shift whole loan will be serviced by the master servicer under the pooling and servicing agreement. From and after the its respective servicing shift securitization date, the related servicing shift whole loan will be serviced under, and by the master servicer designated in, the related servicing shift pooling and servicing agreement. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—The Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loans”, “—The Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loans” and “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Servicing of the Non Serviced Mortgage Loans”.

 

The master servicer of each non-serviced mortgage loan is set forth in the table titled “Non-Serviced Whole Loans” under “The Mortgage Pool—Whole Loans” below. See “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Servicing of the Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans.

 

Special Servicer Midland Loan Services, a Division of PNC Bank, National Association, a national banking association, is expected to act as the special servicer with respect to the mortgage loans (other than any excluded special servicer loan) and any related companion loans other than with respect to any non-serviced whole loan set forth in the table titled “Non-Serviced Whole Loans” under “The Mortgage Pool—Whole Loans” below. The special servicer will be primarily responsible for (i) making decisions and performing certain servicing functions with respect to the mortgage loans and any related companion loans as to which a special servicing transfer event (such as a default or an imminent default) has occurred and (ii) generally, reviewing, evaluating, processing and/or providing or withholding consent as to certain major decisions and all special servicer non-major decisions relating to such mortgage loans and any related companion loans for which a special servicing transfer event has not occurred, in each case pursuant to the pooling and servicing agreement for this transaction. The primary servicing office of Midland Loan Services, a Division of PNC Bank, National Association is located at 10851 Mastin Street, Building 82, Suite 300, Overland Park, Kansas 66210, and its telephone number is (913) 253-9000. See “Transaction Parties—The Master Servicer and the Special Servicer” and “Pooling and Servicing Agreement”.

 

Prior to its respective servicing shift securitization date, each servicing shift whole loan, if necessary, will be specially serviced by the special servicer under the pooling and servicing agreement. From and after its respective servicing shift securitization date, the related servicing shift whole loan will be specially serviced, if necessary, under, and by the special servicer

 

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  designated in, the related servicing shift pooling and servicing agreement. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—The Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loans”, “—The Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loans” and “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Servicing of the Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans”.

 

If the special servicer obtains knowledge that it is a borrower party with respect to any mortgage loan (other than a non-serviced mortgage loan) or serviced whole loan (such mortgage loan or serviced whole loan, referred to in this prospectus as an “excluded special servicer loan”), the special servicer will be required to resign as special servicer of that excluded special servicer loan and will be replaced as discussed under “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Replacement of the Special Servicer Without Cause”.

 

Midland Loan Services, a Division of PNC Bank, National Association is expected to be appointed as the special servicer by the initial controlling class representative, which is expected to be Eightfold Real Estate Capital Fund V, L.P. or its affiliate. See “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—The Directing Holder”.

 

Midland Loan Services, a Division of PNC Bank, National Association, or its affiliate, assisted Eightfold Real Estate Capital Fund V, L.P. or its affiliate with due diligence relating to the mortgage loans to be included in the mortgage pool.

 

The special servicer of each non-serviced mortgage loan is set forth in the table titled “Non-Serviced Whole Loans” under “The Mortgage Pool—Whole Loans” below. See “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Servicing of the Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans.

 

Outside Special Servicer Situs Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, is the special servicer with respect to certain of the mortgage loans and any related companion loans as set forth in the table entitled “Non-Serviced Whole Loans” under “The Mortgage Pool—Whole Loans” below. The principal special servicing office of Situs Holdings, LLC is located at 101 Montgomery Street, Suite 2250, San Francisco, California 94104. See “Transaction Parties—The Outside Special Servicer”.

 

TrusteeWells Fargo Bank, National Association, a national banking association, will act as trustee. The corporate trust office of the trustee is located at 9062 Old Annapolis Road, Columbia, Maryland 21045. Following the transfer of the mortgage loans to the issuing entity, the trustee, on behalf of the issuing entity, will become the mortgagee of record for each mortgage loan (other than any non-serviced mortgage loan) and any related companion loans. See “Transaction Parties—The Trustee and the Certificate Administrator” and “Pooling and Servicing Agreement”.

 

The initial mortgagee of record with respect to each servicing shift mortgage loan will be the trustee under the pooling and servicing agreement. From and after its respective servicing shift securitization date, the mortgagee of record with respect to the related servicing shift mortgage loan will be the trustee designated

 

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  in the related servicing shift pooling and servicing agreement. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—The Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loans” and “—The Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loans”.

 

With respect to each non-serviced mortgage loan, the entity set forth in the table titled “Non-Serviced Whole Loans” under “The Mortgage Pool—Whole Loans” below, in its capacity as trustee under the pooling and servicing agreement for the indicated transaction, is the mortgagee of record for that non-serviced mortgage loan and any related companion loan. See “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Servicing of the Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans”.

 

Certificate Administrator Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, a national banking association, will act as certificate administrator. The certificate administrator will also be required to act as custodian, certificate registrar, REMIC administrator, 17g-5 information provider and authenticating agent. The corporate trust offices of Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, in its capacity as certificate administrator, are located at 9062 Old Annapolis Road, Columbia, Maryland 21045, and for certificate transfer services, Wells Fargo Bank, NA, 600 South 4th Street, 7th Floor MAC: N9300-070, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55479. See “Transaction Parties—The Trustee and the Certificate Administrator” and “Pooling and Servicing Agreement”.

 

The custodian with respect to each servicing shift mortgage loan will initially be the certificate administrator, in its capacity as custodian under the pooling and servicing agreement. From and after the related servicing shift securitization date, the custodian of the mortgage file (other than the promissory note evidencing the related servicing shift mortgage loan) will be the custodian under the related servicing shift pooling and servicing agreement. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans” and “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Servicing of the Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans”.

 

The custodian with respect to each non-serviced mortgage loan will be the entity set forth in the table titled “Non-Serviced Whole Loans” under “The Mortgage Pool—Whole Loans” below, the custodian under the pooling and servicing agreement for the indicated transaction. See “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Servicing of the Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans”.

 

Operating Advisor Park Bridge Lender Services LLC, a New York limited liability company and an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Park Bridge Financial LLC, will be the operating advisor. The operating advisor will have certain review and reporting responsibilities with respect to the performance of the special servicer, and in certain circumstances may recommend to the certificateholders and the RR interest owner that the special servicer be replaced. The operating advisor will generally have no obligations or consultation rights as operating advisor under the pooling and servicing agreement for this transaction with respect to any non-serviced mortgage loan or any related REO property. See “Transaction Parties—The Operating Advisor and Asset

 

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  Representations Reviewer” and “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—The Operating Advisor”.

 

Asset Representations Reviewer Park Bridge Lender Services LLC, a New York limited liability company and an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Park Bridge Financial LLC, will also be serving as the asset representations reviewer. The asset representations reviewer will be required to review certain delinquent mortgage loans after a specified delinquency threshold has been exceeded and receipt of notification from the certificate administrator that the required percentage of voting rights have voted to direct a review of such delinquent mortgage loans.

 

See “Transaction Parties—The Operating Advisor and Asset Representations Reviewer” and “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—The Asset Representations Reviewer”.

 

Directing Holder The directing holder will have certain consent and consultation rights in certain circumstances with respect to the mortgage loans (other than any non-serviced mortgage loan and any applicable excluded loan), as further described in this prospectus. The directing holder (other than with respect to a servicing shift whole loan, any non-serviced mortgage loan and any applicable excluded loan) will generally be the controlling class certificateholder (or its representative, the “controlling class representative”) selected by a majority of the controlling class certificateholders (by certificate balance, as certified by the certificate registrar from time to time as provided for in the pooling and servicing agreement). See “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—The Directing Holder. However, in certain circumstances there may be no directing holder even if there is a controlling class, and in other circumstances there will be no controlling class.

 

The controlling class will be the most subordinate class of the Class F, Class G and Class H certificates then-outstanding that has an aggregate certificate balance, as notionally reduced by any cumulative appraisal reductions allocable to such class, at least equal to 25% of the initial certificate balance of that class; provided, however, that during such time as the Class F certificates would be the controlling class, the holders of such certificates will have the right to irrevocably waive their right to appoint a controlling class representative or to exercise any of the rights of the holder of the majority of the controlling class certificates. No class of certificates, other than as described above, will be eligible to act as the controlling class or appoint a controlling class representative.

 

It is anticipated that on the closing date Eightfold Real Estate Capital Fund V, L.P. or its affiliate will purchase the Class X-F, Class X-G, Class X-H, Class F, Class G, Class H and Class S certificates (and may purchase certain other classes of certificates). On the closing date, Eightfold Real Estate Capital Fund V, L.P. or its affiliate is expected to appoint itself or its affiliate as the initial controlling class representative and, therefore, as the initial directing holder with respect to each mortgage loan (other than any non-serviced mortgage loan, the

 

 

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  servicing shift mortgage loans or any applicable excluded loan) and the related serviced companion loans.

 

With respect to the servicing shift whole loans, the holder of the related companion loan identified in the related co-lender agreement as the controlling note will be the directing holder with respect to the related servicing shift whole loan. From and after the date such controlling note is included in a securitization transaction (“servicing shift securitization date”), the directing holder of the related servicing shift whole loan is expected to be the directing holder (or its equivalent) under the related servicing shift pooling and servicing agreement, and will be entitled to certain consent and consultation rights with respect to such servicing shift whole loan, which are substantially similar to, but not necessarily identical to, those of the controlling class representative under the pooling and servicing agreement for this securitization. The controlling class representative of this securitization will only have limited consultation rights with respect to certain servicing matters or mortgage loan modifications affecting the servicing shift mortgage loans. “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—The Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loans” and “—The Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loans”.

 

With respect to the controlling class representative, an “excluded loan” is a mortgage loan or whole loan with respect to which the controlling class representative or the holder of the majority of the controlling class certificates (by certificate balance) is a borrower, a mortgagor, a manager of a mortgaged property, the holder of a mezzanine loan that has accelerated the related mezzanine loan or commenced foreclosure or enforcement proceedings against the equity collateral pledged to secure the related mezzanine loan (subject to certain exceptions), or any borrower party affiliate thereof.

 

Each entity identified in the table titled “Non-Serviced Whole Loans” under “The Mortgage Pool—Whole Loans” below is the initial directing holder (or the equivalent) under the pooling and servicing agreement for the indicated transaction and will have certain consent and consultation rights with respect to the related non-serviced whole loan, which are substantially similar, but not identical, to those of the controlling class representative under the pooling and servicing agreement for this securitization, subject to similar appraisal mechanics. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans” and “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Servicing of the Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans”.

 

Risk Retention Consultation Parties The risk retention consultation parties will be (i) a party selected by Goldman Sachs Bank USA and (ii) a party selected by Citi Real Estate Funding Inc., in each case, as an owner of the VRR interest. Each risk retention consultation party will have certain non-binding consultation rights in certain circumstances (i) for so long as no consultation termination event is continuing, with respect to any specially serviced loan (other than the servicing shift whole loans, any non-serviced mortgage loan and any applicable excluded loan), and (ii) during the continuance of a

 

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  consultation termination event, with respect to any mortgage loan (other than the servicing shift whole loans, any non-serviced mortgage loan and any applicable excluded loan), as further described in this prospectus. Each of Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company (or an affiliate), a sponsor, and Citi Real Estate Funding Inc., a sponsor, is expected to be appointed as an initial risk retention consultation party and are collectively referred to as the “risk retention consultation parties”.

 

With respect to a risk retention consultation party, an “excluded loan” is a mortgage loan or whole loan with respect to which such risk retention consultation party or the person entitled to appoint such risk retention consultation party is a borrower, a mortgagor, a manager of a mortgaged property, the holder of a mezzanine loan that has accelerated the related mezzanine loan or commenced foreclosure or enforcement proceedings against the equity collateral pledged to secure the related mezzanine loan, or any borrower party affiliate thereof.

 

 

Certain Affiliations and Relationships The originators, the sponsors, the underwriters, and the parties to the pooling and servicing agreement have various roles in this transaction as well as certain relationships with parties to this transaction and certain of their affiliates. These roles and other potential relationships may give rise to conflicts of interest as further described in this prospectus under “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to Conflicts of Interest” and “Certain Affiliations, Relationships and Related Transactions Involving Transaction Parties”.

 

Relevant Dates and Periods

 

Cut-off Date With respect to each mortgage loan and whole loan, the related due date in November 2020 for that mortgage loan or whole loan (or, in the case of any mortgage loan or whole loan that has its first due date after November 2020, the date that would have been its due date in November 2020 under the terms of that mortgage loan or whole loan if a monthly payment were scheduled to be due in that month).

 

Closing Date On or about November 30, 2020.

 

Distribution Date The fourth (4th) business day following each determination date. The first distribution date will be in December 2020.

 

Determination Date The eleventh (11th) day of each month or, if the eleventh (11th) day is not a business day, then the business day immediately following such eleventh (11th) day.

 

Record Date With respect to any distribution date, the last business day of the month preceding the month in which that distribution date occurs.

 

Interest Accrual Period The interest accrual period for each class of offered certificates for each distribution date will be the calendar month immediately preceding the month in which that distribution date occurs. Interest on the offered certificates will be calculated assuming that each month has 30 days and each year has 360 days.

 

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Collection Period For any mortgage loan to be held by the issuing entity and any distribution date, the period commencing on the day immediately following the due date for such mortgage loan in the month preceding the month in which that distribution date occurs and ending on and including the due date for such mortgage loan in the month in which that distribution date occurs. However, in the event that the last day of a collection period (or applicable grace period) is not a business day, any periodic payments received with respect to the mortgage loans relating to that collection period on the business day immediately following that last day will be deemed to have been received during that collection period and not during any other collection period.

 

Assumed Final Distribution Date; Rated Final Distribution Date The assumed final distribution dates set forth below for each class of offered certificates have been determined on the basis of the assumptions described in “Description of the Certificates—Assumed Final Distribution Date; Rated Final Distribution Date”:

 

  Class A-1 March 2025
  Class A-2 December 2025
  Class A-4 NAP – March 2030(1)
  Class A-5 November 2030
  Class A-AB December 2029
  Class X-A December 2030
  Class X-B December 2030
  Class A-S December 2030
  Class B December 2030
  Class C December 2030

   

(1)The range of Assumed Final Distribution Dates is based on the initial certificate balance of the Class A-4 certificates ranging from $0 to $250,000,000.

 

The rated final distribution date for the offered certificates will be the distribution date in December 2053.

 

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Transaction Overview

 

On the closing date, each sponsor will sell its respective mortgage loans to the depositor, which will in turn deposit the mortgage loans into the issuing entity, a common law trust created on the closing date. The issuing entity will be formed by a pooling and servicing agreement to be entered into among the depositor, the master servicer, the special servicer, the certificate administrator, the trustee, the operating advisor and the asset representations reviewer.

 

The transfers of the mortgage loans from the sponsors to the depositor and from the depositor to the issuing entity in exchange for the offered certificates are illustrated below:

 

 

 

The foregoing illustration does not take into account the sale of any non-offered certificates or the RR interest.

 

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Offered Certificates

 

GeneralWe are offering the following classes of commercial mortgage pass-through certificates as part of Series 2020-B21:

 

Class A-1

Class A-2

Class A-4

Class A-5

Class A-AB

Class X-A

Class X-B

Class A-S

Class B

Class C

 

The certificates of this Series will consist of the above classes and the following classes that are not being offered by this prospectus: Class X-D, Class X-F, Class X-G, Class X-H, Class D, Class E, Class F, Class G, Class H, Class RR, Class S and Class R (collectively referred to as the “non-offered certificates”). In addition, the RR interest is not being offered by this prospectus.

 

Certificate Balances and Notional Amounts Your certificates will have the approximate aggregate initial certificate balance or notional amount set forth below, subject to a variance of plus or minus 5%:

 

  Class A-1 $11,511,000
  Class A-2 $46,719,000
  Class A-4 $0 - $250,000,000(1)
  Class A-5 $390,491,000 - $640,491,000(1)
  Class A-AB $21,966,000(2)
  Class X-A $819,782,000(3)
  Class X-B $99,094,000(3)
  Class A-S $99,095,000
  Class B $56,625,000
  Class C $42,469,000

   

(1)The exact initial certificate balances of the Class A-4 and Class A-5 certificates are unknown and will be determined based on the final pricing of those classes of certificates. However, the respective initial certificate balances of the Class A-4 and Class A-5 certificates are expected to be within the applicable ranges reflected in the chart above. The initial aggregate certificate balance of the Class A-4 and Class A-5 certificates is expected to be approximately $640,491,000, subject to a variance of plus or minus 5%.

 

(2)The Class A-AB certificates have a certain priority with respect to reducing the certificate balance of those certificates to their scheduled principal balance, as described in this prospectus.

 

(3)Notional amount. The notional amount of each class of the Class X certificates is subject to change depending upon the final pricing of the principal balance certificates, as follows: (1) if as a result of such pricing the pass-through rate of any class of principal balance certificates whose certificate balance comprises such notional amount is equal to the weighted average of the net mortgage rates on the mortgage loans (in each case, adjusted, if necessary, to accrue on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months), the certificate balance of such class of principal balance certificates may not be part of, and reduce accordingly, such notional amount of the related Class X certificates (or, if as a result of such pricing the pass-through rate of the related Class X certificates is equal to zero, such Class X certificates may not be issued on the closing date), and/or (2) if as a

 

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result of such pricing the pass-through rate of any class of principal balance certificates that does not comprise such notional amount of the related Class X certificates is less than the weighted average of the net mortgage rates on the mortgage loans (in each case, adjusted, if necessary, to accrue on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months), such class of principal balance certificates may become a part of, and increase accordingly, such notional amount of the related Class X certificates.

 

Pass-Through Rates

 

A. Offered Certificates Your certificates will accrue interest at an annual rate called a pass-through rate. The initial approximate pass-through rate is set forth below for each class of offered certificates:

 

  Class A-1 [__]%(1)
  Class A-2 [__]%(1)
  Class A-4 [__]%(1)
  Class A-5 [__]%(1)
  Class A-AB [__]%(1)
  Class X-A [__]%(2)
  Class X-B [__]%(2)
  Class A-S [__]%(1)
  Class B [__]%(1)
  Class C [__]%(1)

   

(1)The pass-through rates of the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5, Class A-AB, Class A-S, Class B and Class C certificates for each distribution date will each generally be a per annum rate equal to one of (i) a fixed rate, (ii) the weighted average of the net mortgage interest rates on the mortgage loans (in each case, adjusted, if necessary, to accrue on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months) as of their respective due dates in the month preceding the month in which the related distribution date occurs, (iii) a rate equal to the lesser of a specified pass-through rate and the rate described in clause (ii), or (iv) the rate described in clause (ii) less a specified percentage.

 

(2)The pass-through rate of the Class X-A certificates for each distribution date will equal the excess, if any, of (a) the weighted average of the net mortgage interest rates on the mortgage loans (in each case adjusted, if necessary, to accrue on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months) as of their respective due dates in the month preceding the month in which the related distribution date occurs, over (b) the weighted average of the pass-through rates of the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5, Class A-AB and Class A-S certificates for that distribution date, weighted on the basis of their respective certificate balances immediately prior to that distribution date. The pass-through rate of the Class X-B certificates for any distribution date will equal the excess, if any, of (a) the weighted average of the net mortgage interest rates on the mortgage loans (in each case adjusted, if necessary, to accrue on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months) as of their respective due dates in the month preceding the month in which the related distribution date occurs, over (b) the weighted average of the pass-through rates of the Class B and Class C certificates for that distribution date weighted on the basis of their respective certificate balances immediately prior to that distribution date.

 

B. Interest Rate Calculation Convention Interest on the offered certificates at their applicable pass-through rates will be calculated based on a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months, or a “30/360 basis”.

 

For purposes of calculating the pass-through rates on the Class X-A and Class X-B certificates and any other class of offered certificates that has a pass-through rate limited by, equal to or based on the weighted average net mortgage interest rate (which calculation does not include any companion loan interest rate), the mortgage loan interest rates will not reflect any default interest rate, any loan term modifications agreed to by the special

 

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  servicer or any modifications resulting from a borrower’s bankruptcy or insolvency.

 

For purposes of calculating the pass-through rates on the offered certificates, the interest rate for each mortgage loan that accrues interest based on the actual number of days in each month and assuming a 360-day year, or an “actual/360 basis”, will be recalculated, if necessary, so that the amount of interest that would accrue at that recalculated rate in the applicable month, calculated on a 30/360 basis, will equal the amount of interest that is required to be paid on that mortgage loan in that month, subject to certain adjustments as described in “Description of the Certificates—Distributions—Pass-Through Rates” and “—Interest Distribution Amount”.

 

C. Servicing and Administration Fees The master servicer and the special servicer are entitled to a servicing fee and a special servicing fee, respectively, from the interest payments on each mortgage loan (other than any non-serviced mortgage loan with respect to the special servicing fee only), any serviced companion loan and any related REO loans and (a) with respect to the servicing fee, if unpaid after final recovery on the related mortgage loan, out of general collections with respect to the other mortgage loans and (b) with respect to the special servicing fees, if the related mortgage loan interest payments (or other collections in respect of the related mortgage loan or mortgaged property) are insufficient, then from general collections on all mortgage loans. The servicing fee for each distribution date, including the master servicing fee and the portion of the servicing fee payable to any primary servicer or subservicer, is calculated on the outstanding principal amount of each mortgage loan (including any non-serviced mortgage loan) and any related serviced companion loans at the servicing fee rate equal to a per annum rate ranging from 0.001875% to 0.051250%.

 

The principal compensation to be paid to the special servicer in respect of its special servicing activities will be the special servicing fee, the workout fee and the liquidation fee.

 

The special servicing fee for each distribution date is calculated based on the outstanding principal amount of each mortgage loan (other than any non-serviced mortgage loan) and any related serviced companion loans as to which a special servicing transfer event has occurred (including any related REO loans), on a loan-by-loan basis at the special servicing fee rate equal to the greater of 0.25% per annum and the rate that would result in a special servicing fee of $3,500 for the related month. The special servicer will not be entitled to a special servicing fee with respect to any non-serviced mortgage loan.

 

The workout fee will generally be payable with respect to each specially serviced loan (other than a non-serviced whole loan) which has become a “corrected loan” (which will occur (i) with respect to a specially serviced loan as to which there has been a payment default, when the borrower has brought the mortgage loan current and thereafter made three consecutive full and timely

 

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monthly payments, including pursuant to any workout and (ii) with respect to any other specially serviced loan, when the related default is cured or the other circumstances pursuant to which it became a specially serviced loan cease to exist in the commercially reasonable judgment of the special servicer). The workout fee will be payable out of each collection (other than penalty charges) of interest and principal (including scheduled payments, prepayments, balloon payments and payments at maturity) received on the related corrected loan for so long as it remains a corrected mortgage loan, in an amount equal to the lesser of (1) 1.00% of each such collection of interest and principal (or such higher rate as would result in a workout fee equal to $25,000) and (2) such lower rate as would result in a workout fee of $1,000,000.

 

A liquidation fee will generally be payable with respect to each specially serviced loan and any related REO property as to which the special servicer obtains a full, partial or discounted payoff from the related borrower and, except as otherwise described in this prospectus, with respect to any specially serviced loan or REO property as to which the special servicer receives any liquidation proceeds or insurance and condemnation proceeds. The liquidation fee for each specially serviced loan and any related REO property will be payable from the related payment or proceeds in an amount equal to the lesser of (1) 1.00% of such payment or proceeds and (2) such lower rate as would result in a liquidation fee of $1,000,000; provided, however, that, except as described under “Pooling and Servicing AgreementServicing and Other Compensation and Payment of Expenses”, no liquidation fee will be less than $25,000.

 

Any primary servicing fees or sub-servicing fees with respect to each mortgage loan (other than any non-serviced mortgage loan) and any related serviced companion loans will be paid by the master servicer out of the servicing fee described above.

 

The master servicer and the special servicer are also entitled to additional fees and amounts, including income on the amounts held in certain accounts and certain permitted investments, liquidation fees and workout fees. See “Pooling and Servicing AgreementServicing and Other Compensation and Payment of Expenses”.

 

The certificate administrator/trustee fee for each distribution date is calculated on the outstanding principal amount of each mortgage loan and each REO loan (including any non-serviced mortgage loan) at a per annum rate equal to 0.00711%.

 

The operating advisor will be entitled to a fee on each distribution date calculated on the outstanding principal amount of each mortgage loan and each REO loan (including any non-serviced mortgage loan, but not any companion loan) at a per annum rate equal to 0.00152%. The operating advisor will also be entitled under certain circumstances to a consulting fee.

 

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distribution date calculated on the outstanding principal amount of each mortgage loan and REO loan (including any non-serviced mortgage loan, but not any companion loan) at a per annum rate equal to 0.00023%. Upon the completion of any asset review with respect to each delinquent loan, the asset representations reviewer will be entitled to a per loan fee in an amount described in “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Servicing and Other Compensation and Payment of Expenses—Asset Representations Reviewer Compensation”.

 

Each party to the pooling and servicing agreement will also be entitled to be reimbursed by the issuing entity for costs, expenses and liabilities borne by them in certain circumstances. Fees and expenses payable by the issuing entity to any party to the pooling and servicing agreement are generally payable prior to any distributions to certificateholders and the RR interest owner.

 

Additionally, with respect to each distribution date, an amount equal to the product of 0.00050% per annum multiplied by the outstanding principal amount of each mortgage loan and any REO loan will be payable to Commercial Real Estate Finance Council® as a license fee for use of their names and trademarks, including an investor reporting package. This fee will be payable prior to any distributions to certificateholders and the RR interest owner.

 

Payment of the fees and reimbursement of the costs and expenses described above will generally have priority over the distribution of amounts payable to the certificateholders and the RR interest owner. See “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Servicing and Other Compensation and Payment of Expenses” and “—Limitation on Liability; Indemnification”.

 

With respect to each non-serviced mortgage loan set forth in the following table, the related master servicer and/or sub-servicer under the related pooling and servicing agreement governing the servicing of that mortgage loan will be entitled to a primary servicing fee (which includes any subservicing fee) at a rate equal to a per annum rate set forth in the following table, and the related special servicer under the related pooling and servicing agreement will be entitled to a special servicing fee at a rate equal to the per annum rate set forth below. In addition, each party to the related pooling and servicing agreement governing the servicing of the related non-serviced whole loan will be entitled to receive other fees and reimbursements with respect to the related non-serviced mortgage loan in amounts, from sources, and at frequencies, that are similar, but not necessarily identical, to those described above and, in certain cases (for example, with respect to unreimbursed special servicing fees and property protection advances with respect to the related non-serviced whole loan), such amounts will be reimbursable from general collections on the mortgage loans to the extent not recoverable from the related non-serviced whole loan and to the extent allocable to the related non-serviced mortgage loan pursuant to the related co-lender agreement. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans” and “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Servicing of the Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans”.

 

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NON-SERVICED MORTGAGE LOANS(1)(2)

 

  Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan  Primary Servicing Fee Rate  Special Servicing Fee Rate
  The Grace Building    0.00250%    0.1500%
  MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay    0.000625%    0.2500%(3)
  416-420 Kent Avenue    0.00500%    0.2500%(3)
  711 Fifth Avenue    0.00250%    0.2500%(4)
  Kings Plaza    0.00125%    0.2500%
  4 West 58th Street    0.00125%    0.2500%
  Redmond Town Center    0.00125%    0.2500%(5)
  Cambridge Crossing    0.00125%    0.2500%
  White Oak Crossing    0.00125%    0.2500%(4)
  The Hub    0.00125%    0.2500%(4)

   

(1)Does not reflect the McClellan Business Park mortgage loan or the JW Marriott Nashville mortgage loan, each of which is part of a split loan structure comprised of the related mortgage loan and one or more pari passu companion loans that may be included in one or more future securitizations. After the securitization of the related controlling pari passu companion loan, the related mortgage loan will also be a non-serviced mortgage loan, and the related servicing shift master servicer and related servicing shift special servicer under the related servicing shift pooling and servicing agreement will be entitled to a primary servicing fee and special servicing fee, respectively, as will be set forth in such related servicing shift pooling and servicing agreement.

 

(2)The fees related to the whole loans listed in the above chart relate to securitization transactions that have either closed or are expected to close on or prior to the closing date, and, in certain instances are based on publicly available information.

 

(3)Subject to an annual maximum of $250,000.

 

(4)Subject to a monthly minimum of $3,500.

 

(5)Subject to a monthly minimum of $5,000.

 

Distributions

 

A. Allocation Between the Non-VRR Certificates and the VRR Interest On each distribution date, the aggregate amount available for distributions to holders of the non-VRR certificates and the VRR interest owners on each distribution date (net of specified expenses of the issuing entity, including fees payable to, and costs and expenses reimbursable to, the master servicer, the special servicer, the certificate administrator, the trustee, the operating advisor and the asset representations reviewer) will be allocated to (a) the VRR interest, in an amount equal to the product of such amount multiplied by approximately 5% and (b) the non-VRR certificates, in an amount equal to the product of such amount multiplied by the difference between 100% and the percentage referenced in clause (a), in each case such percentages being referred to in this prospectus as their respective “percentage allocation entitlement”.

 

B. Amount and Order of Distributions on the CertificatesOn each distribution date, funds available for distribution to the holders of the non-VRR certificates (other than the Class S certificates), net of any excess interest, yield maintenance charges and prepayment premiums, will be distributed in the following amounts and order of priority:

 

First, to the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5, Class A-AB, Class X-A, Class X-B, Class X-D, Class X-F, Class

 

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X-G and Class X-H certificates, in respect of interest, up to an amount equal to, and pro rata in accordance with, the interest entitlements for those classes;

 

Second, to the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5 and Class A-AB certificates, to the extent of funds available for distribution of principal, in reduction of the then-outstanding certificate balances of those classes, in the following priority:

 

(A)to the Class A-AB certificates until their certificate balance has been reduced to the Class A-AB scheduled principal balance set forth on Annex G to this prospectus for the relevant distribution date;

 

(B)to the Class A-1 certificates until their certificate balance has been reduced to zero, all remaining funds available for distribution of principal remaining after the distributions pursuant to clause (A) above;

 

(C)to the Class A-2 certificates until their certificate balance has been reduced to zero, all remaining funds available for distribution of principal remaining after the distributions pursuant to clauses (A) and (B) above;

 

(D)to the Class A-4 certificates until their certificate balance has been reduced to zero, all remaining funds available for distribution of principal remaining after the distributions pursuant to clauses (A) through (C) above;

 

(E)to the Class A-5 certificates until their certificate balance has been reduced to zero, all remaining funds available for distribution of principal remaining after the distributions pursuant to clauses (A) through (D) above; and

 

(F)to the Class A-AB certificates until their certificate balance has been reduced to zero, without regard to the Class A-AB scheduled principal balance, all remaining funds available for distribution of principal remaining after the distributions pursuant to clauses (A) through (E) above.

 

However, if the certificate balances of each class of principal balance certificates other than the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5 and Class A-AB certificates have been reduced to zero, funds available for distributions of principal will be distributed to the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5 and Class A-AB certificates, pro rata, based on their respective certificate balances and without regard to the Class A-AB scheduled principal balance.

 

Third, to the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5 and Class A-AB certificates, first (i) up to an amount equal to, and pro rata based upon, the aggregate unreimbursed realized losses previously allocated to each such class, then (ii) up to an amount equal to all accrued and unpaid interest on the amount set forth above at the pass-through rate for such class compounded

 

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monthly from the date the related realized loss was allocated to such class until the date such realized loss is reimbursed;

 

Fourth, to the Class A-S certificates as follows: (a) to interest on the Class A-S certificates in the amount of their interest entitlement; (b) to the extent of funds available for distributions of principal remaining after distributions in respect of principal to each class with a higher priority (in this case, the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5 and Class A-AB certificates), to the Class A-S certificates until their certificate balance has been reduced to zero; and (c) to reimburse the Class A-S certificates first (i) up to an amount equal to the aggregate unreimbursed realized losses previously allocated to such class, then (ii) up to an amount equal to all accrued and unpaid interest on the amount set forth above at the pass-through rate for such class compounded monthly from the date the related realized loss was allocated to such class until the date such realized loss is reimbursed;

 

Fifth, to the Class B certificates as follows: (a) to interest on the Class B certificates in the amount of its interest entitlement; (b) to the extent of funds available for distributions of principal remaining after distributions in respect of principal to each class with a higher priority (in this case, the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5, Class A-AB and Class A-S certificates), to the Class B certificates until their certificate balance has been reduced to zero; and (c) to reimburse the Class B certificates first (i) up to an amount equal to the aggregate unreimbursed realized losses previously allocated to such class, then (ii) up to an amount equal to all accrued and unpaid interest on the amount set forth above at the pass-through rate for such class compounded monthly from the date the related realized loss was allocated to such class until the date such realized loss is reimbursed;

 

Sixth, to the Class C certificates as follows: (a) to interest on the Class C certificates in the amount of its interest entitlement; (b) to the extent of funds available for distributions of principal remaining after distributions in respect of principal to each class with a higher priority (in this case, the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5, Class A-AB, Class A-S and Class B certificates), to the Class C certificates until their certificate balance has been reduced to zero; and (c) to reimburse the Class C certificates first (i) up to an amount equal to the aggregate unreimbursed realized losses previously allocated to such class, then (ii) up to an amount equal to all accrued and unpaid interest on the amount set forth above at the pass-through rate for such class compounded monthly from the date the related realized loss was allocated to such class until the date such realized loss is reimbursed; and

 

Seventh, to the non-offered certificates (other than the Class X-D, Class X-F, Class X-G, Class X-H, Class RR and Class S certificates), in the amounts and order of priority described in “Description of the Certificates—Distributions—Priority of Distributions”.

 

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For more detailed information regarding distributions on the certificates, see “Description of the Certificates—Distributions—
Priority of Distributions”.

 

C. Interest and Principal EntitlementsA description of the interest entitlement of each class of non-VRR certificates and the VRR interest can be found in “Description of the Certificates—Distributions—Interest Distribution Amount” and “Credit Risk Retention—The VRR Interest”, respectively. As described in those sections, there are circumstances in which your interest entitlement for a distribution date could be less than one full month’s interest at the pass-through rate on your certificate’s balance or notional amount.

 

A description of the amount of principal required to be distributed to each class of non-VRR certificates entitled to principal and the VRR interest on a particular distribution date can be found in “Description of the Certificates—Distributions— Principal Distribution Amount” and “Credit Risk Retention—The VRR Interest”, respectively.

 

D. Yield Maintenance Charges, Prepayment Premiums Yield maintenance charges and prepayment premiums with respect to the mortgage loans will be allocated to the VRR interest, on the one hand, and to the non-VRR certificates, on the other hand, in accordance with their respective percentage allocation entitlement. Yield maintenance charges and prepayment premiums with respect to the mortgage loans allocated to the non-VRR certificates will be further allocated as described in “Description of the Certificates—Allocation of Yield Maintenance Charges and Prepayment Premiums”.

 

For an explanation of the calculation of yield maintenance charges, see “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Certain Terms of the Mortgage Loans”.

 

E. Subordination, Allocation of Losses and Certain Expenses The following chart describes the manner in which the payment rights of certain classes of non-VRR certificates will be senior or subordinate, as the case may be, to the payment rights of other classes of non-VRR certificates. The chart also shows the allocation between the VRR interest and the non-VRR certificates and the corresponding entitlement to receive principal and interest (other than excess interest that accrues on a mortgage loan that has an anticipated repayment date) on any distribution date in descending order (beginning with the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5, Class A-AB, Class X-A, Class X-B, Class X-D, Class X-F, Class X-G and Class X-H certificates). Among the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5, Class A-AB, Class X-A, Class X-B, Class X-D, Class X-F, Class X-G and Class X-H certificates, payment rights of certain classes will be as more particularly described in “Description of the Certificates— Distributions” in this prospectus. It also shows the manner in which mortgage loan losses are allocated between the VRR interest and the non-VRR certificates and the manner in which the certificate allocations are further allocated in ascending order (beginning with certain non-VRR certificates that are not

 

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  being offered by this prospectus). Principal losses on the mortgage loans allocated to a class of certificates will reduce the related certificate balance of that class. Principal losses on the mortgage loans allocated to the VRR interest will reduce the VRR interest balance. Although no principal payments or mortgage loan losses will be allocated to the Class S, Class R, Class X-A, Class X-B, Class X-D, Class X-F, Class X-G or Class X-H certificates, principal payments or mortgage loan losses will reduce the notional amount of the Class X-A certificates (to the extent such principal payments or mortgage loan losses are allocated to the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5, Class A-AB or Class A-S certificates), the Class X-B certificates (to the extent such principal payments or mortgage loan losses are allocated to the Class B or Class C certificates), the Class X-D certificates (to the extent such principal payments or mortgage loan losses are allocated to the Class D or Class E certificates), the Class X-F certificates (to the extent such principal payments or mortgage loan losses are allocated to the Class F certificates), the Class X-G certificates (to the extent such principal payments or mortgage loan losses are allocated to the Class G certificates) and the Class X-H certificates (to the extent such principal payments or mortgage loan losses are allocated to the Class H certificates), and, therefore, the amount of interest they accrue.

 

   

   

*Class X-A, Class X-B, Class X-D, Class X-F, Class X-G and Class X-H certificates are interest-only certificates, and the Class X-D, Class X-F, Class X-G and Class X-H certificates are not offered by this prospectus.

**Other than the Class X-D, Class X-F, Class X-G, Class X-H, Class S and Class R certificates.

 

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Other than the subordination of certain classes of certificates, as described above, no other form of credit enhancement will be available for the benefit of the holders of the offered certificates. The right to payment of owners of the VRR interest will be pro rata and pari passu with the right to payment of holders of the non-VRR certificates (as a collective whole), and, as described above, any losses incurred on the mortgage loans will be allocated between the VRR interest and the non-VRR certificates pro rata in accordance with their respective percentage allocation entitlement.

 

Principal losses and principal payments, if any, on mortgage loans that are allocated to a class of non-VRR certificates (other than the Class X-A, Class X-B, Class X-D, Class X-F, Class X-G, Class X-H or Class S certificates) will reduce the certificate balance of that class of certificates. Principal losses and principal payments, if any, on mortgage loans that are allocated to the VRR interest will reduce the VRR interest balance.

 

The notional amount of the Class X-A certificates will be reduced by the aggregate amount of principal losses or principal payments, if any, allocated to the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5, Class A-AB or Class A-S certificates. The notional amount of the Class X-B certificates will be reduced by the aggregate amount of principal losses or principal payments, if any, allocated to the Class B or Class C certificates. The notional amount of the Class X-D certificates will be reduced by the aggregate amount of principal losses or principal payments, if any, allocated to the Class D or Class E certificates. The notional amount of the Class X-F certificates will be reduced by the aggregate amount of principal losses or principal payments, if any, allocated to the Class F certificates. The notional amount of the Class X-G certificates will be reduced by the aggregate amount of principal losses or principal payments, if any, allocated to the Class G certificates. The notional amount of the Class X-H certificates will be reduced by the aggregate amount of principal losses or principal payments, if any, allocated to the Class H certificates.

 

To the extent funds are available on a subsequent distribution date for distribution on your offered certificates, you will be reimbursed for any losses allocated to your offered certificates with interest at the pass-through rate on those offered certificates in accordance with the distribution priorities.

 

See “Description of the CertificatesSubordination; Allocation of Realized Losses” and “Credit Risk Retention—The VRR Interest” for more detailed information regarding the subordination provisions applicable to the non-VRR certificates and the VRR interest and the allocation of losses to the non-VRR certificates and the VRR interest.

 

F. Shortfalls in Available Funds Shortfalls will reduce the aggregate available funds and will correspondingly reduce the amount allocated to the VRR interest and the non-VRR certificates. The reduction in amounts available for distribution to the non-VRR certificates will reduce distributions

 

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  to the classes of non-VRR certificates with the lowest payment priorities:

 

shortfalls resulting from the payment of special servicing fees and other additional compensation that the special servicer is entitled to receive;

 

shortfalls resulting from interest on advances made by the master servicer, the special servicer or the trustee (to the extent not covered by late payment charges or default interest paid by the related borrower);

 

shortfalls resulting from the application of appraisal reductions to reduce interest advances;

 

shortfalls resulting from extraordinary expenses of the issuing entity including indemnification payments payable to the parties to the pooling and servicing agreement;

 

shortfalls resulting from a modification of a mortgage loan’s interest rate or principal balance; and

 

shortfalls resulting from other unanticipated or default-related expenses of the issuing entity.

 

In addition, prepayment interest shortfalls on the mortgage loans that are not covered by certain compensating interest payments made by the master servicer will be allocated between the VRR interest, on the one hand, and the non-VRR certificates, on the other hand, in accordance with their respective percentage allocation entitlement. The prepayment interest shortfalls allocated to the non-VRR certificates are required to be further allocated among the classes of non-VRR certificates (other than the Class S certificates), on a pro rata basis, to reduce the amount of interest payable on each such class of certificates to the extent described in this prospectus. See “Description of the Certificates—Distributions—Priority of Distributions”.

 

With respect to a whole loan that is comprised of a mortgage loan, in some cases, one or more pari passu companion loans and, in some cases, one or more subordinate companion loans, shortfalls in available funds resulting from any of the foregoing will result first in a reduction in amounts distributable in accordance with the related co-lender agreement in respect of the related subordinate companion loan(s), if any, and then, result in a reduction in amounts distributable in accordance with the related co-lender agreement in respect of the related mortgage loan (and any pari passu companion loans, on a pro rata basis), which allocations to the related mortgage loan will in turn reduce distributions in respect of the certificates as described above. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—The Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loans—Co-Lender Agreement”, “—The Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loans—Co-Lender Agreement”, “—The Non-Serviced AB Whole Loans” and “Yield, Prepayment and Maturity Considerations—Yield Considerations—Losses and Shortfalls”.

 

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G. Excess Interest On each distribution date, any excess interest in respect of the increase in the interest rate on a mortgage loan with an anticipated repayment date after the related anticipated repayment date to the extent actually collected and applied as interest during a collection period will be distributed to the holders of the Class S certificates and the VRR interest owners on the related distribution date, as described under “Description of the Certificates—Distributions—Excess Interest”. This excess interest will not be available to make distributions to any other class of certificates or to provide credit support for other classes of certificates or offset any interest shortfalls or to pay any other amounts to any other party under the pooling and servicing agreement.

 

Advances

 

A. P&I Advances The master servicer is required to advance a delinquent periodic payment on each mortgage loan, including any non-serviced mortgage loan or REO loan (other than any portion of an REO loan related to a companion loan), unless the master servicer, the trustee or the special servicer determines that the advance would be non-recoverable. Neither the master servicer nor the trustee will be required to advance balloon payments due at maturity in excess of the regular periodic payment, interest in excess of a mortgage loan’s regular interest rate, default interest, late payment charges, prepayment premiums or yield maintenance charges.

 

The amount of the interest portion of any advance will be subject to reduction to the extent that an appraisal reduction of the related mortgage loan has occurred (and with respect to any mortgage loan that is part of a whole loan, to the extent such appraisal reduction amount is allocated to the related mortgage loan). There may be other circumstances in which the master servicer will not be required to advance a full month of principal and/or interest. If the master servicer fails to make a required advance, the trustee will be required to make the advance, unless the trustee determines that the advance would be non-recoverable. If an interest advance is made by the master servicer, the master servicer will not advance the portion of interest that constitutes its servicing fee, but will advance the portion of interest that constitutes the monthly fees payable to the certificate administrator, the trustee, the operating advisor and the asset representations reviewer and the CREFC® license fee.

 

None of the master servicer, the special servicer or the trustee will make, or be permitted to make, any principal or interest advance with respect to any companion loan.

 

  See “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Advances”.

 

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B. Property Protection Advances The master servicer may be required to make advances with respect to mortgage loans and related companion loans that it is required to service to pay delinquent real estate taxes, assessments and hazard insurance premiums and similar expenses necessary to:

 

protect and maintain (and in the case of REO properties, lease and manage) the related mortgaged property;

 

maintain the lien on the related mortgaged property; and/or

 

enforce the related mortgage loan documents.

 

The special servicer will have no obligation to make any property protection advances (although they may elect to make them in an emergency circumstance). If the special servicer makes a property protection advance, the master servicer will be required to reimburse the special servicer for that advance (unless the master servicer determines that the advance would be nonrecoverable in which case it will be reimbursed out of the collection account) and the master servicer will be deemed to have made that advance as of the date made by the special servicer.

 

If the master servicer fails to make a required advance of this type, the trustee will be required to make this advance. None of the master servicer, the special servicer or the trustee is required to advance amounts determined by such party to be nonrecoverable.

 

None of the master servicer, special servicer or trustee will make or be permitted to make any advance of this type in connection with the exercise of any cure rights or purchase rights granted to the holder of any subordinate companion loan under the related co-lender agreement.

 

See “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Advances”.

 

With respect to any non-serviced mortgage loan, the master servicer (and the trustee, as applicable) under the pooling and servicing agreement governing the servicing of that non-serviced whole loan will be required to make similar advances with respect to delinquent real estate taxes, assessments and hazard insurance premiums as described above.

 

C. Interest on Advances The master servicer, the special servicer and the trustee, as applicable, will be entitled to interest on the above described advances at the “Prime Rate”, compounded annually, as published in The Wall Street Journal, as described in this prospectus. Interest accrued on outstanding advances may result in reductions in amounts otherwise payable on the certificates and the RR interest. Neither the master servicer nor the trustee will be entitled to interest on advances made with respect to principal and interest due on a mortgage loan until the related due date has passed and any grace period for late payments applicable to the mortgage loan has expired. See “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Advances”.

 

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With respect to a non-serviced mortgage loan, the applicable makers of advances under the related pooling and servicing agreement governing the servicing of such non-serviced whole loan will similarly be entitled to interest on advances, and any accrued and unpaid interest on property protection advances made in respect of such non-serviced mortgage loan may be reimbursed from general collections on the other mortgage loans included in the issuing entity to the extent not recoverable from such non-serviced whole loan and to the extent allocable to the related non-serviced mortgage loan in accordance with the related co-lender agreement.

 

The Mortgage Pool

 

The Mortgage Pool The issuing entity’s primary assets will be 39 fixed rate commercial mortgage loans, each evidenced by one or more promissory notes secured by first mortgages, deeds of trust, deeds to secure debt or similar security instruments on the fee and/or leasehold estate of the related borrower in 74 commercial and multifamily properties. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Additional Indebtedness”.

 

The aggregate principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the cut-off date will be approximately $1,083,740,881.

 

In this prospectus, unless otherwise specified, (i) references to a mortgaged property (or portfolio of mortgaged properties) by name refer to such mortgaged property (or portfolio of mortgaged properties) so identified on Annex A-1, (ii) references to a mortgage loan by name refer to such mortgage loan secured by the related mortgaged property (or portfolio of mortgaged properties) so identified on Annex A-1, (iii) any parenthetical with a percent next to a mortgaged property name (or portfolio of mortgaged properties name) indicates the approximate percent (or approximate aggregate percent) that the outstanding principal balance of the related mortgage loan (or, if applicable, the allocated loan amount with respect to such mortgaged property) represents of the aggregate outstanding principal balance of the pool of mortgage loans as of the cut-off date for this securitization, and (iv) any parenthetical with a percent next to a mortgage loan name or a group of mortgage loans indicates the approximate percent (or approximate aggregate percent) that the outstanding principal balance of such mortgage loan or the aggregate outstanding principal balance of such group of mortgage loans, as applicable, represents of the aggregate outstanding principal balance of the pool of mortgage loans as of the cut-off date for this securitization.

 

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Whole Loans

 

Unless otherwise expressly stated in this prospectus, the term “mortgage loan” refers to each of the 39 commercial mortgage loans to be held by the issuing entity. Of the mortgage loans, each of the mortgage loans in the table below is part of a larger whole loan, each of which is comprised of the related mortgage loan and one or more loans that are pari passu in right of payment to the related mortgage loan (each referred to in this prospectus as a “pari passu companion loan”) and/or are subordinate in right of payment to the related mortgage loan (each referred to in this prospectus as a “subordinate companion loan”, and together with the pari passu companion loans, the “companion loans”). The companion loans, together with their related mortgage loan, are each referred to in this prospectus as a “whole loan”.

 

Whole Loan Summary

 

Mortgage Loan Name 

Mortgage Loan Cut-off Date Balance 

% of Initial Pool Balance 

Aggregate Pari Passu Companion Loan Cut-off Date Balance 

Aggregate Subordinate Companion Loan Cut-off Date Balance 

Mortgage Loan Cut-off Date LTV Ratio(1) 

Whole Loan Cut-off Date LTV Ratio(2) 

Mortgage Loan Underwritten NCF DSCR(1) 

Whole Loan Underwritten NCF DSCR(2) 

The Grace Building $100,000,000 9.2% $783,000,000 $367,000,000 41.1% 58.1% 4.25x 3.00x
McClellan Business Park $75,000,000 6.9% $283,000,000 $0 60.2% 60.2% 2.90x 2.90x
32-42 Broadway $75,000,000 6.9% $50,000,000 $0 51.4% 51.4% 2.66x 2.66x
MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay $75,000,000 6.9% $1,559,200,000 $1,365,800,000 35.5% 65.2% 4.95x 2.70x
416-420 Kent Avenue $60,000,000 5.5% $156,900,000 $81,100,000 32.4% 44.5% 2.95x 2.15x
711 Fifth Avenue $60,000,000 5.5% $485,000,000 $0 54.5% 54.5% 2.90x 2.90x
Kings Plaza $30,000,000 2.8% $457,000,000 $0 54.1% 54.1% 3.07x 3.07x
4 West 58th Street $30,000,000 2.8% $95,000,000 $0 69.4% 69.4% 1.94x 1.94x
Redmond Town Center $30,000,000 2.8% $71,500,000 $0 67.2% 67.2% 1.79x 1.79x
Cambridge Crossing $25,000,000 2.3% $270,000,000 $140,000,000 40.5% 59.7% 4.05x 2.75x
JW Marriott Nashville $20,000,000 1.8% $165,000,000 $0 61.5% 61.5% 4.17x 4.17x
White Oak Crossing $20,000,000 1.8% $43,375,000 $0 73.1% 73.1% 1.75x 1.75x
Willoughby Commons $20,000,000 1.8% $16,950,000 $0 71.5% 71.5% 1.55x 1.55x
The Hub $19,205,881 1.8% $25,000,000 $0 54.7% 54.7% 3.04x 3.04x

 

 

(1)Calculated including the related pari passu companion loans but excluding the related subordinate companion loan(s).

 

(2)Calculated including the related pari passu companion loans and the related subordinate companion loan(s).

 

The 32-42 Broadway whole loan and the Willoughby Commons whole loan will be serviced by the master servicer and the special servicer pursuant to the pooling and servicing agreement for this transaction and are each referred to in this prospectus as a “serviced whole loan”, any related companion loan that is pari passu in right of payment to the related mortgage loan is referred to in this prospectus as a “serviced pari passu companion loan”.

 

The McClellan Business Park whole loan and the JW Marriott Nashville whole loan, each a “servicing shift whole loan”, will initially be serviced by the master servicer and the special servicer pursuant to the pooling and servicing agreement for this transaction. From and after the related servicing shift securitization date, it is anticipated that each servicing shift whole loan will be serviced under, and by the master servicer designated in, the related pooling and servicing agreement or trust and servicing agreement, as applicable, entered into in connection with such securitization (each, a “servicing shift pooling and servicing agreement”). Prior to the related servicing shift securitization date, each servicing shift whole loan will be a “serviced whole loan”. On and after the related servicing shift securitization date, each servicing shift whole loan will be a “non-serviced whole loan”.

 

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The whole loans identified in the table below will not be serviced under the pooling and servicing agreement and instead will each be serviced under a separate servicing agreement identified below relating to a related companion loan and are each referred to in this prospectus as a “non-serviced whole loan”. The related mortgage loans are each referred to as a “non-serviced mortgage loan” and any related companion loans are each referred to in this prospectus as a “non-serviced companion loan” or collectively as the “non-serviced companion loans”. See “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Servicing of the Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans”.

 

Non-Serviced Whole Loans(1)

 

Mortgage Loan Name 

Transaction/ Pooling and Servicing Agreement(2) 

% of Initial Pool Balance 

Master Servicer 

Special Servicer 

Trustee 

Certificate Administrator and Custodian 

Initial Directing Certificate-holder 

Operating Advisor 

Asset Representations Reviewer 

The Grace Building GRACE 2020-GRCE 9.2% Wells Fargo Bank, National Association Situs Holdings, LLC Wilmington Trust, National Association Wells Fargo Bank, National Association Core Credit Partners A LLC Park Bridge Lender Services LLC N/A
MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay BX 2020-VIVA 6.9% KeyBank National Association Situs Holdings, LLC Wilmington Trust, National Association Citibank, N.A. CF LV SASB Holdings LLC(3) N/A N/A
416-420 Kent Avenue (4) 5.5% (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4)
711 Fifth Avenue GSMS 2020-GC47 5.5% Wells Fargo Bank, National Association KeyBank National Association Wilmington Trust, National Association Wells Fargo Bank, National Association LD II Holdco X, LLC Park Bridge Lender Services LLC Park Bridge Lender Services LLC
Kings Plaza Benchmark 2020-B17 2.8% Midland Loan Services, a Division of PNC Bank, National Association Midland Loan Services, a Division of PNC Bank, National Association Wells Fargo Bank, National Association Wells Fargo Bank, National Association KKR CMBS II Aggregator Type 1 L.P. Pentalpha Surveillance LLC Pentalpha Surveillance LLC
4 West 58th Street Benchmark 2020-B20 2.8% Midland Loan Services, a Division of PNC Bank, National Association Midland Loan Services, a Division of PNC Bank, National Association Wells Fargo Bank, National Association Wells Fargo Bank, National Association KKR CMBS II Aggregator Type 1 L.P. Pentalpha Surveillance LLC Pentalpha Surveillance LLC
Redmond Town Center Benchmark 2020-B19 2.8% Midland Loan Services, a Division of PNC Bank, National Association Rialto Capital Advisors, LLC Wilmington Trust, National Association Citibank, N.A. RREF IV Debt AIV, LP Pentalpha Surveillance LLC Pentalpha Surveillance LLC
Cambridge Crossing COMM 2020-CX 2.3% Wells Fargo Bank, National Association Situs Holdings, LLC Wilmington Trust, National Association Wells Fargo Bank, National Association Core Credit Partners A LLC Park Bridge Lender Services LLC N/A
White Oak Crossing CGCMT 2020-CG46 1.8% Midland Loan Services, a Division of PNC Bank, National Association CWCapital Asset Management LLC Wilmington Trust, National Association Citibank, N.A. Eightfold Real Estate Capital Fund V, L.P. Park Bridge Lender Services LLC Park Bridge Lender Services LLC
The Hub Benchmark 2020-B20 1.8% Midland Loan Services, a Division of PNC Bank, National Association Midland Loan Services, a Division of PNC Bank, National Association Wells Fargo Bank, National Association Wells Fargo Bank, National Association KKR CMBS II Aggregator Type 1 L.P. Pentalpha Surveillance LLC Pentalpha Surveillance LLC

 

 

(1)Does not reflect the McClellan Business Park mortgage loan or the JW Marriott Nashville mortgage loan, which are each a servicing shift mortgage loan. On and after the related servicing shift securitization date, each servicing shift mortgage loan will also be a non-serviced mortgage loan and the related whole loan will be a non-serviced whole loan.

 

(2)The identification of a “Transaction/Pooling and Servicing Agreement” above indicates that we have identified a securitization trust that has closed or priced or as to which a preliminary prospectus or final prospectus has printed and that has included, or is expected to include, the related controlling note for such whole loan.

 

(3)The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay whole loan is an AB whole loan, and the controlling note as of the date hereof is a related subordinate note. Upon the occurrence of certain trigger events specified in the related co-lender agreement, however, control will generally shift to a more senior note (or, if applicable, first to one more senior note and, following certain additional trigger events, to another more senior note) in the subject whole loan, which more senior note will thereafter be the controlling note. The more senior note may be included in another securitization trust, in which case the directing party for the related whole loan will be the party designated under the servicing agreement for such securitization trust. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—The Non-Serviced AB Whole Loans—The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan”.

 

(4)The controlling companion loan is currently held by Citi Real Estate Finance Inc. and is expected to be included in a securitization trust on or prior to the closing date of this securitization.

 

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For further information regarding the whole loans, see “Description of the Mortgage PoolThe Whole Loans”, and for information regarding the servicing of the non-serviced whole loans, see “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Servicing of the Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans”.

 

Mortgage Loan Characteristics

 

The following table sets forth certain anticipated characteristics of the mortgage loans as of the cut-off date (unless otherwise indicated). Except as specifically provided in this prospectus, various information presented in this prospectus (including loan-to-value ratios, debt service coverage ratios, debt yields and cut-off date balances per net rentable square foot, room or unit, as applicable) with respect to any mortgage loan with a pari passu companion loan or subordinate companion loan is calculated including the principal balance and debt service payment of the related pari passu companion loan(s), but is calculated excluding the principal balance and debt service payment of any related subordinate companion loan(s) (or any other subordinate debt encumbering the related mortgaged property or any related mezzanine debt or preferred equity). However, unless specifically indicated, for the purpose of numerical and statistical information with respect to the composition of the mortgage pool contained in this prospectus (including any tables, charts and information set forth on Annex A-1, Annex A-2 and Annex A-3), no subordinate companion loan is reflected in this prospectus.

 

The sum of the numerical data in any column may not equal the indicated total due to rounding. Unless otherwise indicated, all figures and percentages presented in this “Summary of Terms” are calculated as described under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Additional Information” and, unless otherwise indicated, such figures and percentages are approximate and, in each case, represent the indicated figure or percentage of the aggregate principal balance of the pool of mortgage loans as of the cut-off date. The principal balance of each mortgage loan as of the cut-off date assumes (or, in the case of each mortgage loan with a due date prior to the date of this prospectus, reflects) the timely receipt of principal scheduled to be paid on or before the cut-off date and no defaults, delinquencies or prepayments on, or modifications of, any mortgage loan on or prior to the cut-off date. Whenever percentages and other information in this prospectus are presented on the mortgaged property level rather than the mortgage loan level, the information for mortgage loans secured by more than one mortgaged property is based on allocated loan amounts as stated on Annex A-1.

 

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The mortgage loans will have the following approximate characteristics as of the cut-off date:

 

Cut-off Date Mortgage Loan Characteristics

 

     All Mortgage Loans
  Initial Pool Balance(1)   $1,083,740,881
  Number of Mortgage Loans   39
  Number of Mortgaged Properties   74
  Range of Cut-off Date Balances   $1,984,733 - $100,000,000
  Average Cut-off Date Balance   $27,788,228
  Range of Mortgage Rates(2)   2.69210% to 4.61000%
  Weighted Average Mortgage Rate(2)   3.37454%
  Range of original terms to maturity/ARD(3)(4)   60 to 121 months
  Weighted average original term to maturity/ARD(3)(4)   118 months
  Range of remaining terms to maturity/ARD(3)(4)   52 to 121 months
  Weighted average remaining term to maturity/ARD(3)(4)   115 months
  Range of original amortization terms(5)   300 to 360 months
  Weighted average original amortization term(5)   357 months
  Range of remaining amortization terms(5)   300 to 360 months
  Weighted average remaining amortization
term(5)
  357 months
  Range of Cut-off Date LTV Ratios(2)(3)(6)   29.3% to 75.0%
  Weighted average Cut-Off Date LTV Ratio(2)(3)(6)   53.4%
  Range of Maturity Date/ARD LTV Ratios(2)(3)(4)(7)   29.3% to 75.0%
  Weighted average Maturity Date/ARD LTV Ratio(2) (3)(4)(7)   50.8%
  Range of UW NCF DSCR(2)(3)(9)   1.45x to 4.95x
  Weighted average UW NCF DSCR(2)(3)(9)   2.91x
  Range of UW NOI Debt Yield(2)(3)(8)(9)   6.7% to 17.9%
  Weighted average UW NOI Debt Yield(2)(3)(5)(8)(9)   11.2%
  Percentage of Initial Pool Balance consisting of:   
  Interest-Only Balloon   61.1%
  Partial Interest-Only Balloon   24.1%
  Interest-Only-ARD   9.2%
  Full-Term Amortizing Balloon(5)   4.2%
  Amortizing, Then Interest-Only  1.4%

   

(1)Subject to a permitted variance of plus or minus 5%.

(2)With respect to each mortgage loan that is part of a whole loan, the related pari passu companion loan (but not any related subordinate companion loan) are included for the purposes of calculating the Mortgage Rate, Cut-off Date LTV Ratio, Maturity Date/ARD LTV Ratio, UW NCF DSCR and UW NOI Debt Yield unless otherwise expressly stated. Other than as specifically noted, the Mortgage Rate, Cut-off Date LTV Ratio, Maturity Date/ARD LTV Ratio, UW NCF DSCR and UW NOI Debt Yield information for each mortgage loan is presented in this prospectus without regard to any other indebtedness (whether or not secured by the related mortgaged property, ownership interests in the related borrower or otherwise) that currently exists or that may be incurred by the related borrower or its owners in the future, in order to present statistics for the related mortgage loan without combination with the other indebtedness.

(3)With respect to eleven (11) mortgage loans (25.9%), the initial due dates for such mortgage loans occur after December 2020. On the closing date, the related mortgage loan seller(s) will contribute an initial interest deposit amount to the issuing entity to cover an amount that represents one month’s interest that would have accrued with respect to each such mortgage loan at the related interest rate with respect to the assumed December 2020 payment date. Information presented in this prospectus reflects the contractual loan terms, however, each such mortgage loan is being treated as having an initial due date in December 2020.

(4)With respect to two (2) mortgage loan (9.2%) with an anticipated repayment date, calculated as of the related anticipated repayment date.

(5)Does not include mortgage loans that pay interest-only until their maturity dates or anticipated repayment dates, as applicable.

(6)Unless otherwise indicated, the Cut-off Date LTV Ratio is calculated utilizing the “as-is” appraised value (which in certain cases may reflect a portfolio premium valuation). With respect to five (5) mortgage loans (9.9%), the Cut-off Date LTV Ratio was calculated based upon a valuation other than an “as-is” value of each related

 

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mortgaged property. The weighted average Cut-off Date LTV Ratio for the mortgage pool without making any adjustments is 53.7%.

(7)With respect to five (5) mortgage loans (9.9%), the respective Maturity Date/ARD LTV Ratios were calculated using a value other than the “as-is” value of each related mortgaged property. The weighted average Maturity Date/ARD LTV Ratio for the mortgage pool without making such adjustments is 51.1%.

(8)Unless otherwise indicated, the Debt Yield on Underwritten NOI for each mortgage loan is the related mortgaged property’s Underwritten NOI divided by the Cut-off Date Balance of such mortgage loan.

(9)With respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay mortgage loan (6.9%), the related mortgaged property is master leased and for so long as the master lease is in effect, the borrower is entitled to receive only rents from the master lease, and not the underlying rents and other receipts from the mortgaged property. The UW NCF DSCR and UW NOI Debt Yield of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan, based only on the master lease rent, are 2.70x and 9.7%, respectively.

 

All of the mortgage loans accrue interest on an actual/360 basis.

 

For further information regarding the mortgage loans, see “Description of the Mortgage Pool”.

 

Modified and Refinanced Loans As of the cut-off date, none of the mortgage loans were modified due to a delinquency.

 

See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Loan Purpose; Default History, Bankruptcy Issues and Other Proceedings—Default History, Bankruptcy Issues and Other Proceedings”.

 

Loans Underwritten Based on Projections of Future Income With respect to twenty-three (23) mortgaged properties (28.7%), such mortgaged properties (i) were constructed, in a lease-up period or were the subject of a major renovation that was completed within 12 calendar months prior to the cut-off date and, therefore, the related mortgaged property has no or limited prior operating history or the related mortgage loan seller did not take the operating history into account in the underwriting of the related mortgage loan, or (ii) were acquired by the related borrower or any affiliate of the borrower within 12 calendar months prior to the cut-off date and such borrower or affiliate was unable to provide the related mortgage loan seller with historical financial information (or provided limited historical financial information) for such acquired mortgaged property.

 

See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Mortgage Pool Characteristics—Mortgaged Properties With Limited Prior Operating History”.

 

Certain Variances from Underwriting Standards Two (2) mortgage loans (9.2%), vary from the underwriting guidelines described under “Transaction Parties—The Sponsors and Mortgage Loan Sellers”. See “Transaction Parties—The Sponsors and Mortgage Loan Sellers—German American Capital Corporation—DB Originators’ Underwriting Guidelines and Processes—Exceptions”.

 

Additional Aspects of Certificates

 

DenominationsThe offered certificates with certificate balances that are initially offered and sold to purchasers will be issued in minimum denominations of $10,000 and integral multiples of $1 in excess of $10,000. The offered certificates with notional amounts will be

 

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  issued, maintained and transferred only in minimum denominations of authorized initial notional amounts of not less than $1,000,000 and in integral multiples of $1 in excess of $1,000,000.

 

Registration, Clearance and SettlementEach class of offered certificates will initially be registered in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee of The Depository Trust Company, or DTC.

 

You may hold offered certificates through: (1) DTC in the United States; or (2) Clearstream Banking, société anonyme or Euroclear Bank, as operator of the Euroclear System. Transfers within DTC, Clearstream Banking, société anonyme or Euroclear Bank, as operator of the Euroclear System, will be made in accordance with the usual rules and operating procedures of those systems.

 

We may elect to terminate the book-entry system through DTC (with the consent of the DTC participants), Clearstream Banking, société anonyme or Euroclear Bank, as operator of the Euroclear System, with respect to all or any portion of any class of the offered certificates.

 

See “Description of the Certificates—Delivery, Form, Transfer and Denomination—Book-Entry Registration”.

 

Credit Risk Retention For a discussion of the manner by which Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company, as retaining sponsor, intends to satisfy the credit risk retention requirements of the Credit Risk Retention Rules, see “Credit Risk Retention”.

 

None of the sponsors, the depositor, the underwriters, the issuing entity or any other party to the transaction intends to retain a material net economic interest in the securitization constituted by the issuance of the offered certificates in accordance with the European Due Diligence Requirements or to take any other action which may be required by EEA-regulated investors for the purposes of their compliance with the European Due Diligence Requirements or similar requirements. See “Risk Factors—General Risks—Legal and Regulatory Provisions Affecting Investors Could Adversely Affect the Liquidity of the Offered Certificates”.

 

Information Available to Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner On each distribution date, the certificate administrator will prepare and make available to each certificateholder of record and the RR interest owner, a statement as to the distributions being made on that date. Additionally, under certain circumstances, certificateholders of record and the RR interest owner may be entitled to certain other information regarding the issuing entity. See “Description of the Certificates—Reports to Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner; Certain Available Information”.

 

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Deal Information/Analytics Certain information concerning the mortgage loans and the certificates may be available to subscribers through the following services:

 

Bloomberg Financial Markets, L.P., Trepp, LLC, Intex Solutions, Inc., Moody’s Analytics, CMBS.com, Inc., BlackRock Financial Management, Inc., Markit Group Limited, RealINSIGHT, Thomson Reuters Corporation, Intercontinental Exchange | ICE Data Services, KBRA Analytics, Inc. and DealView Technologies Ltd.;

 

The certificate administrator’s website initially located at www.ctslink.com; and

 

The master servicer’s website initially located at www.pnc.com/midland.

 

Optional Termination On any distribution date on which the aggregate principal balance of the pool of mortgage loans remaining in the issuing entity is less than 1.0% of the aggregate principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the cut-off date (solely for the purposes of this calculation, if a mortgage loan with an anticipated repayment date is still an asset of the issuing entity and such right is being exercised after its respective anticipated repayment date, then such mortgage loan will be excluded from the then-aggregate principal balance of the pool of mortgage loans and from the aggregate principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the cut-off date), certain entities specified in this prospectus will have the option to purchase all of the remaining mortgage loans (and all REO property acquired through exercise of remedies in respect of any mortgage loan) at the price specified in this prospectus.

 

The issuing entity may also be terminated in connection with a voluntary exchange of all the then-outstanding certificates (other than the Class S and Class R certificates) and the RR interest for the mortgage loans, and all REO property held by the issuing entity, provided that (i) the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5, Class A-AB, Class A-S, Class B, Class C, Class D and Class E certificates are no longer outstanding, (ii) there is only one holder (or multiple holders acting unanimously) of the outstanding certificates (other than the Class S and Class R certificates) and the RR interest, and (iii) certain other conditions are satisfied as described under “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Termination; Retirement of Certificates”.

 

See “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Termination; Retirement of Certificates”.

 

Required Repurchases or Substitutions of Mortgage Loans; Loss of Value Payment Under certain circumstances, the related mortgage loan seller may be obligated to (i) repurchase (without payment of any yield maintenance charge or prepayment premium) or substitute for an affected mortgage loan from the issuing entity or (ii) make a cash payment that would be deemed sufficient to compensate the issuing entity in the event of a document defect or a breach of a representation and warranty made by the related mortgage loan

 

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  seller with respect to the mortgage loan in the mortgage loan purchase agreement that materially and adversely affects the value of the mortgage loan, the value of the related REO property or the interests of the trustee, any certificateholders or the RR interest owner in the mortgage loan or REO property or causes the mortgage loan to be other than a “qualified mortgage” within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (but without regard to the rule of Treasury regulations Section 1.860G-2(f)(2) that causes a defective loan to be treated as a “qualified mortgage”); provided that with respect to The Grace Building mortgage loan and the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay mortgage loan, each related mortgage loan seller will be obligated to take the above remedial actions only with respect to the related promissory note sold by it to the depositor as if the note contributed by each mortgage loan seller and evidencing such mortgage loan were a separate mortgage loan. See “Description of the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreements”.

 

Sale of Defaulted Loans Pursuant to the pooling and servicing agreement, under certain circumstances the special servicer is required to solicit offers for defaulted mortgage loans (other than non-serviced mortgage loans) or defaulted serviced whole loans and/or related REO property and may accept the first (and, if multiple offers are received, the highest) cash offer from any person that constitutes a fair price for the defaulted mortgage loan (or defaulted serviced whole loan) and/or related REO property, determined as described in “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Realization Upon Mortgage Loans” and “—Sale of Defaulted Loans and REO Properties”, unless the special servicer determines, in accordance with the servicing standard, that rejection of such offer would be in the best interests of the certificateholders, the RR interest owner and any related companion loan holders (as a collective whole as if such certificateholders, RR interest owner and such companion loan holders constituted a single lender and, with respect to a whole loan with a subordinate companion loan, taking into account the subordinate nature of such subordinate companion loan).

 

If a non-serviced mortgage loan with a related pari passu companion loan becomes a defaulted mortgage loan and the special servicer under the related pooling and servicing agreement for the related pari passu companion loan determines to sell such pari passu companion loan, then that special servicer will be required to sell such non-serviced mortgage loan together with the related pari passu companion loan in a manner similar to that described above. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans”.

 

Tax Status Elections will be made to treat designated portions of the issuing entity (exclusive of interest that is deferred after the anticipated repayment date of a mortgage loan with an anticipated repayment date and the excess interest distribution account) as two separate REMICs (the “lower-tier REMIC” and the “upper-tier REMIC” and each a “trust REMIC”) for federal income tax purposes.

 

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In addition, (1) the portions of the issuing entity consisting of (i) the excess interest accrued on a mortgage loan with an anticipated repayment date and the related distribution account, and (ii) the uncertificated regular interests in the upper-tier REMIC corresponding to the VRR interest and distributions thereon, will be classified as a “trust” under Treasury Regulations Section 301.7701-4(c) (the “grantor trust”), (2) the Class S certificates and the VRR interest will represent undivided beneficial interests in the related portions of the excess interest and related distribution account and (3) the VRR interest will represent beneficial ownership of the uncertificated regular interests in the upper-tier REMIC corresponding to the VRR interest and distributions thereon.

 

Pertinent federal income tax consequences of an investment in the offered certificates include:

 

Each class of offered certificates will constitute REMIC “regular interests”.

 

The offered certificates will be treated as newly originated debt instruments for federal income tax purposes.

 

You will be required to report income on your offered certificates using the accrual method of accounting.

 

It is anticipated that the Class [__] certificates will be issued with original issue discount and that the Class [__] certificates will be issued at a premium for federal income tax purposes.

 

See “Material Federal Income Tax Considerations”.

 

Certain ERISA Considerations Subject to important considerations described under “Certain ERISA Considerations”, the offered certificates are eligible for purchase by persons investing assets of employee benefit plans or individual retirement accounts.

 

Legal Investment No class of the offered certificates will constitute “mortgage related securities” for purposes of the Secondary Mortgage Market Enhancement Act of 1984, as amended. If your investment activities are subject to legal investment laws and regulations, regulatory capital requirements, or review by regulatory authorities, then you may be subject to restrictions on investment in the certificates. You should consult your own legal advisors for assistance in determining the suitability of and consequences to you of the purchase, ownership, and sale of the certificates.

 

The issuing entity will not be registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The issuing entity will be relying on an exclusion or exemption from the definition of “investment company” under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended contained in Section 3(c)(5) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, or Rule 3a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, although there may be additional exclusions or exemptions available to the issuing entity. The issuing entity is being structured so as not to

 

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constitute a “covered fund” for purposes of the Volcker Rule under the Dodd-Frank Act (both as defined in this prospectus).

 

See “Legal Investment”.

 

RatingsThe offered certificates will not be issued unless each of the offered classes receives a credit rating from one or more of the nationally recognized statistical rating organizations engaged by the depositor to rate the offered certificates. The decision not to engage one or more other rating agencies in the rating of certain classes of certificates to be issued in connection with this transaction, may negatively impact the liquidity, market value and regulatory characteristics of those classes of certificates. Neither the depositor nor any other person or entity will have any duty to notify you if any other nationally recognized statistical rating organization issues, or delivers notice of its intention to issue, unsolicited ratings on one or more classes of certificates after the date of this prospectus.

 

See “Risk Factors—Other Risks Relating to the Certificates—Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations May Assign Different Ratings to the Certificates; Ratings of the Certificates Reflect Only the Views of the Applicable Rating Agencies as of the Dates Such Ratings Were Issued; Ratings May Affect ERISA Eligibility; Ratings May Be Downgraded” and “Ratings”.

 

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Summary of Risk Factors

 

Investing in the certificates involves risks. Any of the risks set forth in this prospectus under the heading “Risk Factors“ may have a material adverse effect on the cash flow on one or more mortgaged properties, the related borrowers’ ability to meet their respective payment obligations under the mortgage loans, and/or on your certificates. As a result, the market price of the certificates could decline significantly and you could lose a part or all of your investment. You should carefully consider all the information set forth in this prospectus and, in particular, evaluate the risks set forth in this prospectus under the heading “Risk Factors” before deciding to invest in the certificates. The following is a summary of some of the principal risks associated with an investment in the certificates:

 

Special Risks

 

 

COVID-19: Economic conditions and restrictions on enforcing landlord rights due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related governmental countermeasures may adversely affect the borrowers and/or the tenants and, therefore, the certificates. In addition, the underwriting of certain mortgage loans and the appraisals and property condition reports for certain mortgaged properties were conducted prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and therefore may not reflect current conditions with respect to the mortgaged properties or the borrowers.

 

Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans

 

 

Non-Recourse Loans: The mortgage loans are non-recourse loans, and in the event of a default on a mortgage loan, recourse generally may only be had only against the specific mortgaged property(ies) and other assets that have been pledged to secure the mortgage loan. Consequently, payment on the certificates is dependent primarily on the sufficiency of the net operating income or market value of the mortgaged properties, each of which may be volatile.

 

 

Borrowers: Frequent and early occurrence of borrower delinquencies and defaults may adversely affect your investment. Bankruptcy proceedings involving borrowers, borrower organizational structures and additional debt incurred by a borrower or its sponsors may increase risk of loss. In addition, borrowers may be unable to refinance or repay their mortgage loans at the maturity date or anticipated repayment date.

 

 

Property Performance: Certificateholders are exposed to risks associated with the performance of the mortgaged properties, including location, competition, condition (including environmental conditions), maintenance, ownership, management, and litigation. Property values may decrease even when current operating income does not. The property type (e.g., office, mixed use, retail, hospitality, industrial, multifamily, leased fee, parking and self-storage) may present additional risks.

 

 

Loan Concentration: Certain of the mortgage loans represent significant concentrations of the mortgage pool as of the cut-off date. A default on one or more of such mortgage loans may have a disproportionate impact on the performance of the certificates.

 

 

Property Type Concentration: Certain property types represent significant concentrations of the mortgaged properties securing the mortgage pool as of the cut-off date, based on allocated loan amounts. Adverse developments with respect to those property types or related industries may have a disproportionate impact on the performance of the certificates.

 

 

Other Concentrations: Losses on loans to related borrowers or cross-collateralized and cross-defaulted loan groups, geographical concentration of the mortgaged properties, and concentration of tenants among the mortgaged properties, may disproportionately affect distributions on the offered certificates.

 

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Tenant Performance: The repayment of a commercial or multifamily mortgage loan is typically dependent upon the ability of the related mortgaged property to produce cash flow through the collection of rents. Therefore, the performance of the mortgage loans will be highly dependent on the performance of tenants and tenant leases.

 

 

Significant Tenants: Properties that are leased to a single tenant or a tenant that comprises a significant portion of the rental income are disproportionately susceptible to interruptions of cash flow in the event of a lease expiration or termination or a downturn in the tenant’s business.

 

 

Underwritten Net Cash Flow: Underwritten net cash flow for the mortgaged properties could be based on incorrect or flawed assumptions.

 

 

Appraisals: Appraisals may not reflect the current or future market value of the mortgaged properties.

 

 

Inspections: Property inspections may not identify all conditions requiring repair or replacement.

 

 

Insurance: The absence or inadequacy of terrorism, fire, flood, earthquake and other insurance may adversely affect payment on the certificates.

 

 

Zoning: Changes in zoning laws may affect the ability to repair or restore a mortgaged property. Properties or structures considered to be “legal non-conforming” may not be able to be restored or rebuilt “as-is” following a casualty or loss.

 

Risks Relating to Conflicts of Interest

 

 

Transaction Parties: Conflicts of interest may arise from the transaction parties’ relationships with each other or their economic interests in the transaction.

 

 

Directing Holder and Companion Holders: Certain certificateholders and companion loan holders have control and/or consent rights regarding the servicing of the mortgage loans and related whole loans. Such rights include rights to remove and replace the special servicer without cause and/or to direct or recommend the applicable special servicer or non-serviced special servicer to take actions that conflict with the interests of holders of certain classes of certificates. The right to remove and replace the special servicer may give the directing holder the ability to influence the special servicer’s servicing actions in a manner that may be more favorable to the directing holder relative to other certificateholders.

 

Other Risks Relating to the Certificates

 

 

Limited Obligations: The certificates will only represent ownership interests in the issuing entity, and will not be guaranteed by the sponsors, the depositor or any other person. The issuing entity’s assets may be insufficient to repay the offered certificates in full.

 

 

Uncertain Yields to Maturity: The offered certificates have uncertain yields to maturity. Prepayments on the underlying mortgage loans will affect the average lives of the certificates; and the rate and timing of prepayments may be highly unpredictable. Optional early termination of the issuing entity may also adversely impact your yield or may result in a loss.

 

 

Rating Agency Feedback: Future events could adversely impact the credit ratings and value of your certificates.

 

 

Limited Credit Support: Credit support provided by subordination of certain certificates is limited and may not be sufficient to prevent loss on the offered certificates.

 

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Risk Factors

 

You should carefully consider the following risks before making an investment decision. In particular, distributions on your certificates will depend on payments received on, and other recoveries with respect to, the mortgage loans. Therefore, you should carefully consider the risk factors relating to the mortgage loans and the mortgaged properties.

 

If any of the following events or circumstances identified as risks actually occur or materialize, your investment could be materially and adversely affected. We note that additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us may also impair your investment.

 

This prospectus also contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including the risks described below and elsewhere in this prospectus.

 

Special Risks

 

Current Coronavirus Pandemic Has Adversely Affected the Global Economy and Will Likely Adversely Affect the Performance of the Mortgage Loans

 

There has been an emergence of a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) and a related respiratory disease (“COVID-19”), which has spread to countries throughout the world, including the United States, and has been declared a global pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has been declared to be a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization, and the President of the United States has made a declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. A significant number of countries and the majority of United States state governments have also made emergency declarations and have attempted to slow the spread of the virus by providing social distancing guidelines, issuing stay-at-home orders and mandating the closure of certain non-essential businesses. We cannot assure you when states will permit full resumption of economic activity, whether or when people will feel comfortable in resuming economic activity, that containment or other measures will be successful in limiting the spread of the virus or that future regional or broader outbreaks of COVID-19 or other diseases will not result in resumed or additional countermeasures from governments.

 

The COVID-19 outbreak has led to severe disruptions in the global supply chain, financial and other markets, significant increases in unemployment, significant reductions in consumer demand and downturns in the economies of many nations, including the United States, and those disruptions will likely continue for some time. While the United States government and other governments have implemented unprecedented financial support and relief measures (such as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act), the effectiveness of such measures cannot be predicted. The United States economy has begun to contract, and it is unclear how large the contraction will be, how long it will last, and when economic expansion will resume.

 

With respect to the mortgage pool, it is unclear how many borrowers have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. It is expected that many borrowers will be (or continue to be) adversely affected by the cumulative effects of COVID-19 and the measures implemented by governments to combat the pandemic. As a result, borrowers may not and/or may be unable to meet their payment obligations under the mortgage loans, which may result in significant losses, including shortfalls in distributions of interest and/or principal to the holders of the certificates. Shortfalls and losses will be particularly pronounced to the extent that the related mortgaged properties are located in geographic areas with significant numbers of COVID-19 cases or relatively restrictive COVID-19 countermeasures. Certain geographic regions of the United States, such as New York City, have experienced a larger concentration of COVID-19 infections and deaths than other regions, which is expected to result in lengthier stay at home orders than in other less-impacted regions. However, as the COVID-19 emergency has continued, various regions of the United States have seen fluctuations in rates of COVID-19 cases. Therefore, we cannot assure you that any region will not experience an increase in such rates, and corresponding governmental countermeasures and economic distress.

 

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While the COVID-19 pandemic has created personnel, supply-chain and other logistical issues that affect all property types, the effects are particularly severe for certain property types. For example:

 

 

hospitality properties, due to travel limitations implemented by governments and businesses as well as declining interest in travel generally;

 

 

retail properties, due to store closures, either government mandated or voluntary, declining interest in visiting large shared spaces such as shopping malls, restaurants, bars and movie theatres, and tenants (including certain national and regional chains, such as Equinox, Staples and Cheesecake Factory) refusing to pay rent;

 

 

self-storage properties, due to increasing unemployment rates and a general reduction in disposable income available for non-essential expenses for their tenants, who typically lease space under short-term leases;

 

 

multifamily properties, due to federal, state and local moratoria on eviction proceedings and other mandated tenant forbearance programs, as well as increasing unemployment rates;

 

 

industrial properties, due to restrictions or shutdowns of tenant operations at such properties or as a result of general financial distress of such tenants;

 

 

properties with significant tenants who operate co-working or office-sharing spaces, due to restrictions on such spaces or declining interest in such spaces by their users, who typically are unaffiliated and license or sublease space for shorter durations; and

 

 

properties with significant tenants with executed leases but not yet in place and whose leases are conditioned on tenant improvements being completed, the delivery of premises, or the vacancy of a current tenant by a date certain, due to lack of access to the mortgaged property and disruptions in labor and the global supply chain.

 

Federal, state and local governmental authorities may implement (and in some cases may already have implemented) measures designed to provide relief to borrowers and tenants, including moratoria on foreclosure or eviction proceedings and mandated forbearance programs. For example, recent proposed legislation in California and Oregon would impose a temporary moratorium on foreclosures of residential real property and other lender remedies. Any similar measures relating to commercial real estate may lead to shortfalls and losses on the certificates.

 

In addition, businesses are adjusting their business plans in response to government actions and new industry practices in order to change how, how many and from where staff members work. Such changes may lead to reduced or modified levels of service, including in the services provided by the master servicer, the special servicer, the certificate administrator and the other parties to this transaction. Such parties’ ability to perform their respective obligations under the transaction documents may be adversely affected by such changes. Furthermore, because the master servicer and special servicer operate according to a servicing standard that is in part based on accepted industry practices, the servicing actions taken by such parties may vary from historical norms to the extent that such accepted industry practices change.

 

The loss models used by the rating agencies to rate the certain of the certificates may not have accounted for the possible economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic or the borrowers’ ability to make payments on the mortgage loans. We cannot assure you that declining economic conditions precipitated by COVID-19 and the measures implemented by governments to combat the pandemic will not result in downgrades to the ratings of the certificates after the closing date. We cannot assure you that declining economic conditions precipitated by COVID-19 and the measures implemented by governments to combat the pandemic will not result in downgrades to the ratings of the certificates.

 

We cannot assure you that the cash flow at the mortgaged properties will be sufficient for the borrowers to pay all required insurance premiums. While certain mortgage loans provide for insurance premium

 

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reserves, we cannot assure you that the borrower will be able to continue to fund such reserve or that such reserve will be sufficient to pay all required insurance premiums.

 

Although each mortgage loan generally requires the related borrower to maintain business interruption insurance, certain insurance companies have reportedly taken the position that such insurance does not cover closures due to the COVID-19 emergency. In addition, the COVID-19 emergency could adversely affect future availability and coverage of business interruption insurance. Furthermore, it is unclear whether such closures due to COVID-19 will trigger co-tenancy provisions.

 

Investors should understand that the underwriting of certain mortgage loans and the appraisals and property condition reports for certain mortgaged properties were conducted prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and therefore may not reflect current conditions with respect to the mortgaged properties or the borrowers. In addition, the underwriting of mortgage loans originated during the COVID-19 pandemic may be based on assumptions that do not reflect current conditions. When evaluating the financial information and mortgaged property valuations presented in this prospectus (including certain information set forth in “Summary of Certificates”, “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Mortgage Pool Characteristics”, “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Certain Calculations and Definitions”, Annex A-1, Annex A-2 and Annex A-3), investors should take into consideration the dates as of which historical financial information is presented and appraisals and property condition reports were conducted and that the underwritten information may not reflect (or fully reflect) the events described in this risk factor or any potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Because a pandemic of the scale and scope the COVID-19 pandemic has not occurred in recent years, historical delinquency and loss experience is unlikely to accurately predict the performance of the mortgage loans in the mortgage pool. Investors should expect higher-than-average delinquencies and losses on the mortgage loans. The aggregate number and size of delinquent loans in a given collection period may be significant, and the master servicer may determine that advances of payments on such mortgage loans are not or would not be recoverable or may not be able to make such advances given the severity of delinquencies (in this transaction or other transactions), which would result in shortfalls and losses on the certificates.

 

Some borrowers may seek forbearance arrangements at some point in the near future, if they have not already made such request. We cannot assure you that the borrowers will be able to make debt service payments (including deferred amounts that were previously subject to forbearance) after the expiration of any such forbearance period. Some borrowers may also seek to use funds on deposit in reserve or escrow accounts to make debt service payments, rather than for the explicit purpose set forth in the mortgage loan documents. We cannot assure you that the cash flow at the mortgaged properties will be sufficient for the borrowers to replenish those reserves or escrows, which would then be unavailable for their original intended use.

 

 In addition, you should expect that a number of borrowers may not make timely payment on their mortgage loans at some point during the continuance of the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, the master servicer and the special servicer may implement a range of actions with respect to affected borrowers and the related mortgage loans to forbear or modify the loan terms consistent with the applicable servicer’s customary servicing practices. Such actions may also lead to shortfalls and losses on the certificates.

 

The borrowers have provided additional information regarding the status of the mortgage loans and mortgaged properties, which is described under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—COVID Considerations”, as of the dates set forth in that section. We cannot assure you that the information in that section is indicative of future performance or that tenants or borrowers will not seek rent or debt service relief (including forbearance arrangements) or other lease or loan modifications in the future. Such actions may lead to shortfalls and losses on the certificates.

 

Although the borrowers and certain tenants may have made their October debt service and rent payments, we cannot assure you that they will be able to make future payments. While certain mortgage loans may provide for debt service or rent reserves, we cannot assure you that any such reserve will be sufficient to satisfy any or all debt service payments on the affected mortgage loans.

 

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Furthermore, we cannot assure you that future failure to make rent or debt service payments will not trigger cash sweeps or defaults under the mortgage loan documents.

 

In addition, servicers have reported an increase in borrower requests as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is likely that the volume of requests will continue to increase as the COVID-19 pandemic progresses. The increased volume of borrower requests and communication may result in delays in the servicers’ ability to respond to such requests and their ability to perform their respective obligations under the related transaction documents.

 

Further, some federal, state and local administrative offices and courts have closed due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Foreclosures, recordings of assignments and similar activities may not be processed in such offices and courts until such offices and courts reopen and may be further delayed as such offices and courts address any backlogs of such actions that accumulated during the period they were closed. Furthermore, to the extent the related jurisdiction has implemented a moratorium on foreclosures as discussed above, any processing of foreclosure actions would not commence until such moratorium has ended.

 

The widespread and cascading effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including those described above, also heighten many of the other risks described in this “Risk Factors” section, such as those related to timely payments by borrowers and tenants, mortgaged property values and the performance, market value, credit ratings and secondary market liquidity of your certificates.

 

Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans

 

Mortgage Loans Are Non-Recourse and Are Not Insured or Guaranteed

 

The mortgage loans are not insured or guaranteed by any person or entity, governmental or otherwise.

 

Investors should treat each mortgage loan as a non-recourse loan. If a default occurs, recourse generally may be had only against the specific mortgaged properties and other assets that have been pledged to secure the mortgage loan. Consequently, payment prior to maturity is dependent primarily on the sufficiency of the net operating income of the mortgaged property. Payment at maturity or anticipated repayment date is primarily dependent upon the market value of the mortgaged property or the borrower’s ability to refinance or sell the mortgaged property.

 

Although the mortgage loans generally are non-recourse in nature, certain mortgage loans contain non-recourse carveouts for liabilities such as a result of fraud by the borrower, certain voluntary insolvency proceedings or other matters. Certain mortgage loans set forth under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Non-Recourse Carveout Limitations” either do not contain non-recourse carveouts or contain material limitations to non-recourse carveouts. Often these obligations are guaranteed by an affiliate of the related borrower, although liability under any such guaranty may be capped or otherwise limited in amount or scope. Furthermore, the guarantor’s net worth and liquidity may be less (and in some cases, materially less) than amounts due under the related mortgage loan or the guarantor’s sole asset may be its interest in the related borrower. In addition, the related guarantees may expire upon certain events, including upon the lender taking title to the related mortgaged property or a mezzanine lender taking title to equity in the borrower, or in the case of guarantees for environmental items, upon payment in full of the related mortgage loan and provision of a clean environmental report. Certain mortgage loans may have the benefit of a general payment guaranty of a portion of the indebtedness under the mortgage loan. In addition, certain non-recourse carveout guarantors may not be United States citizens. We cannot assure you that the lender will be able to collect on a guaranty from non-US citizens as such individuals or entities may be beyond the jurisdiction of United States courts. In all cases, however, the mortgage loans should be considered to be non-recourse obligations because neither the depositor nor the sponsors make any representation or warranty as to the obligation or ability of any borrower or guarantor to pay any deficiencies between any foreclosure proceeds and the mortgage loan indebtedness. No mortgage loan will be insured or guaranteed by any government, governmental instrumentality, private insurer or (except as described above) other person or entity.

 

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Risks of Commercial and Multifamily Lending Generally

 

The mortgage loans will be secured by various income producing commercial and multifamily properties. The repayment of a commercial or multifamily loan is typically dependent upon the ability of the related mortgaged property to produce cash flow through the collection of rents. Even the liquidation value of a commercial property is determined, in substantial part, by the capitalization of the property’s ability to produce cash flow. However, net operating income can be volatile and may be insufficient to cover debt service on the loan at any given time.

 

The net operating incomes and property values of the mortgaged properties may be adversely affected by a large number of factors. Some of these factors relate to the properties themselves, such as:

 

 

the age, design and construction quality of the properties;

 

 

perceptions regarding the safety, convenience and attractiveness of the properties;

 

 

the characteristics and desirability of the area where the property is located;

 

 

the strength and nature of the local economy, including labor costs and quality, tax environment and quality of life for employees;

 

 

the proximity and attractiveness of competing properties;

 

 

the adequacy of the property’s management and maintenance;

 

 

increases in interest rates, real estate taxes and operating expenses at the property and in relation to competing properties;

 

 

an increase in the capital expenditures needed to maintain the properties or make improvements;

 

 

a decline in the businesses operated by tenants or in their financial condition;

 

 

an increase in vacancy rates; and

 

 

a decline in rental rates as leases are renewed or entered into with new tenants.

 

Other factors are more general in nature, such as:

 

 

national, regional or local economic conditions, including plant closings, military base closings, industry slowdowns, oil and/or gas drilling facility slowdowns or closings and unemployment rates;

 

 

local real estate conditions, such as an oversupply of competing properties, retail space, office space, multifamily housing or hotel capacity;

 

 

demographic factors;

 

 

consumer confidence;

 

 

political factors;

 

 

environmental factors;

 

 

seismic activity risk;

 

 

consumer tastes and preferences;

 

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retroactive changes in building codes;

 

 

changes or continued weakness in specific industry segments;

 

 

location of certain mortgaged properties in less densely populated or less affluent areas; and

 

 

the public perception of safety for customers and clients.

 

The volatility of net operating income will be influenced by many of the foregoing factors, as well as by:

 

 

the length of tenant leases (including that in certain cases, all or substantially all of the tenants, or one or more sole, anchor or other major tenants, at a particular mortgaged property may have leases that expire or permit the tenant(s) to terminate its lease during the term of the loan);

 

 

the quality and creditworthiness of tenants;

 

 

tenant defaults;

 

 

in the case of rental properties, the rate at which new rentals occur; and

 

 

the property’s “operating leverage”, which is generally the percentage of total property expenses in relation to revenue, the ratio of fixed operating expenses to those that vary with revenues, and the level of capital expenditures required to maintain the property and to retain or replace tenants.

 

A decline in the real estate market or in the financial condition of a major tenant will tend to have a more immediate effect on the net operating income of properties with relatively higher operating leverage or short term revenue sources, such as short term or month to month leases, and may lead to higher rates of delinquency or defaults.

 

Performance of the Mortgage Loans Will Be Highly Dependent on the Performance of Tenants and Tenant Leases

 

General

 

Any tenant may, from time to time, experience a downturn in its business, which may weaken its financial condition and result in a reduction or failure to make rental payments when due. If tenants’ sales were to decline, percentage rents may decline and, further, tenants may be unable to pay their base rent or other occupancy costs. If a tenant defaults in its obligations to a property owner, that property owner may experience delays in enforcing its rights as lessor and may incur substantial costs and experience significant delays associated with protecting its investment, including costs incurred in renovating and reletting the property. Additionally, the income from, and market value of, the mortgaged properties leased to various tenants would be adversely affected if:

 

 

space in the mortgaged properties could not be leased or re-leased or substantial re-leasing costs were required and/or the cost of performing landlord obligations under existing leases materially increased;

 

 

leasing or re-leasing is restricted by exclusive rights of tenants to lease the mortgaged properties or other covenants not to lease space for certain uses or activities, or covenants limiting the types of tenants to which space may be leased;

 

 

a significant tenant were to become a debtor in a bankruptcy case;

 

 

rental payments could not be collected for any other reason; or

 

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a borrower fails to perform its obligations under a lease resulting in the related tenant having a right to terminate such lease.

 

Certain tenants currently may be in a rent abatement period. We cannot assure you that such tenants will be in a position to pay full rent when the abatement period expires. We cannot assure you that the net operating income contributed by the mortgaged properties will remain at its current or past levels.

 

A Tenant Concentration May Result in Increased Losses

 

Mortgaged properties that are owner-occupied or leased to a single tenant, or a tenant that makes up a significant portion of the rental income, also are more susceptible to interruptions of cash flow if that tenant’s business operations are negatively impacted or if such tenant fails to renew its lease. This is so because:

 

 

the financial effect of the absence of rental income may be severe;

 

 

more time may be required to re-lease the space; and

 

 

substantial capital costs may be incurred to make the space appropriate for replacement tenants.

 

In the event of a default by that tenant, if the related lease expires prior to the mortgage loan maturity date and the related tenant fails to renew its lease or if such tenant exercises an early termination option, there would likely be an interruption of rental payments under the lease and, accordingly, insufficient funds available to the borrower to pay the debt service on the mortgage loan. In certain cases where the tenant owns the improvements on the mortgaged property, the related borrower may be required to purchase such improvements in connection with the exercise of its remedies.

 

With respect to certain of these mortgaged properties that are leased to a single tenant, the related leases may expire prior to, or soon after, the maturity dates of the mortgage loans or the related tenant may have the right to terminate the lease prior to the maturity date of the mortgage loan. If the current tenant does not renew its lease on comparable economic terms to the expired lease, if a single tenant terminates its lease or if a suitable replacement tenant does not enter into a new lease on similar economic terms, there could be a negative impact on the payments on the related mortgage loan.

 

A deterioration in the financial condition of a tenant, the failure of a tenant to renew its lease or the exercise by a tenant of an early termination right can be particularly significant if a mortgaged property is owner-occupied, leased to a single tenant, or if any tenant makes up a significant portion of the rental income at the mortgaged property.

 

Concentrations of particular tenants among the mortgaged properties or within a particular business or industry at one or multiple mortgaged properties increase the possibility that financial problems with such tenants or such business or industry sectors could affect the mortgage loans. In addition, the mortgage loans may be adversely affected if a tenant at the mortgaged property is highly specialized, or dependent on a single industry or only a few customers for its revenue. See “—Tenant Bankruptcy Could Result in a Rejection of the Related Lease“ below, and “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Tenant Issues—Tenant Concentrations” for information on tenant concentrations in the mortgage pool.

 

Mortgaged Properties Leased to Multiple Tenants Also Have Risks

 

If a mortgaged property has multiple tenants, re-leasing expenditures may be more frequent than in the case of mortgaged properties with fewer tenants, thereby reducing the cash flow available for payments on the related mortgage loan. Multi-tenant mortgaged properties also may experience higher continuing vacancy rates and greater volatility in rental income and expenses. See Annex A-1 for tenant lease expiration dates for the five largest tenants at each mortgaged property.

 

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Mortgaged Properties Leased to Borrowers or Borrower Affiliated Entities Also Have Risks

 

If a mortgaged property is leased in whole or substantial part to the borrower under the mortgage loan or to an affiliate of the borrower, there may be conflicts. For instance, it is more likely a landlord will waive lease conditions for an affiliated tenant than it would for an unaffiliated tenant. We cannot assure you that the conflicts arising where a borrower is affiliated with a tenant at a mortgaged property will not adversely impact the value of the related mortgage loan.

 

In certain cases, an affiliated lessee may be a tenant under a master lease with the related borrower, under which the tenant is obligated to make rent payments but does not occupy any space at the mortgaged property. Master leases in these circumstances may be used to bring occupancy to a “stabilized” level with the intent of finding additional tenants to occupy some or all of the master leased space, but may not provide additional economic support for the mortgage loan. If a mortgaged property is leased in whole or substantial part to the borrower or to an affiliate of the borrower, a deterioration in the financial condition of the borrower or its affiliates could significantly affect the borrower’s ability to perform under the mortgage loan as it would directly interrupt the cash flow from the mortgaged property if the borrower’s or its affiliate’s financial condition worsens. We cannot assure you that any space leased by a borrower or an affiliate of the borrower will eventually be occupied by third-party tenants.

 

See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Tenant Issues—Affiliated Leases” for information on properties leased in whole or in part to borrowers and their affiliates.

 

Tenant Bankruptcy Could Result in a Rejection of the Related Lease

 

The bankruptcy or insolvency of a major tenant or a number of smaller tenants, such as in retail properties, may have an adverse impact on the mortgaged properties affected and the income produced by such mortgaged properties. Under the Bankruptcy Code, a tenant has the option of assuming or rejecting or, subject to certain conditions, assuming and assigning to a third party, any unexpired lease. If the tenant rejects the lease, the landlord’s claim for breach of the lease would (absent collateral securing the claim) be treated as a general unsecured claim against the tenant and a lessor’s damages for lease rejection are generally subject to certain limitations. We cannot assure you that tenants of the mortgaged properties will continue making payments under their leases or that tenants will not file for bankruptcy protection in the future or, if any tenants do file, that they will continue to make rental payments in a timely manner. See “Certain Legal Aspects of Mortgage Loans—Bankruptcy Laws”. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Loan Purpose; Default History, Bankruptcy Issues and Other Proceedings” for information regarding bankruptcy issues with respect to certain mortgage loans.

 

Sale-Leaseback Transactions Also Have Risks

 

The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay mortgaged properties (6.9%) were the subject of a sale-leaseback transaction in connection with the acquisition of such property by the related borrower. In addition, the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive mortgaged property (4.8%), which secures an acquisition loan, was the subject of a sale-leaseback transaction in connection with the acquisition of such property by the prior owner. Each of these mortgaged properties is leased to a tenant, who is the former owner of the mortgaged property (or is affiliated with the former owner of the mortgaged property), pursuant to a lease. We cannot assure you that any of these tenants will not file for bankruptcy protection.

 

A bankruptcy with respect to a tenant in a sale-leaseback transaction could result in the related lease being recharacterized as a loan from the borrower to the tenant. If the lease were recharacterized as a loan, the lease would be a deemed loan and the tenant would gain a number of potential benefits in a bankruptcy case. The tenant could retain possession of the mortgaged property during the pendency of its bankruptcy case without having to comply with the ongoing post-petition rent requirements of section 365(d)(3) of the Bankruptcy Code, which requires a tenant to start paying rent within 60 days following the commencement of its bankruptcy case, while deciding whether to assume or reject a lease of nonresidential real property. The tenant desiring to remain in possession of the mortgaged property would not have to assume the lease within 210 days following the commencement of its bankruptcy case pursuant to section 365(d)(4) of the Bankruptcy Code or comply with the conditions precedent to assumption, including curing

 

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all defaults, compensating for damages and giving adequate assurance of future performance. To the extent the deemed loan is under-secured, the tenant would be able to limit the secured claim to the then-current value of the mortgaged property and treat the balance as a general unsecured claim. The tenant also might assert that the entire claim on the deemed loan is an unsecured claim. In Liona Corp., Inc. v. PCH Associates (In re PCH Associates), 949 F.2d 585 (2d Cir. 1991), the court considered the effect of recharacterizing a sale-leaseback transaction as a financing rather than a true lease. The court held that the landlord’s record title to the leased property should be treated as an equitable mortgage securing the deemed loan. Under the reasoning of that case, if a lease were recharacterized as a loan, the related borrower would have a claim against the tenant secured by an equitable mortgage. That secured claim has been collaterally assigned to the mortgagees. However, the legal authority considering the effects of such a recharacterization is limited, and we cannot assure you that a bankruptcy court would follow the reasoning of the PCH Associates case.

 

There is also a risk that a tenant that files for bankruptcy protection may reject the related lease. Pursuant to section 502(b)(6) of the Bankruptcy Code, a lessor’s damages for lease rejection are limited to the amount owed for the unpaid rent reserved under the lease for the periods prior to the bankruptcy petition (or earlier surrender of the leased premises) which are unrelated to the rejection, plus the greater of one year’s rent or 15% of the remaining rent reserved under the lease (but not to exceed three years’ rent).

 

It is likely that each lease constitutes an “unexpired lease” for purposes of the Bankruptcy Code. Federal bankruptcy law provides generally that rights and obligations under an unexpired lease of a debtor may not be terminated or modified at any time after the commencement of a case under the Bankruptcy Code solely on the basis of a provision in such contract to such effect or because of certain other similar events. This prohibition on so called “ipso facto clauses” could limit the ability of a borrower to exercise certain contractual remedies with respect to a lease. In addition, the Bankruptcy Code provides that a trustee in bankruptcy or debtor in possession may, subject to approval of the court, (a) assume an unexpired lease and (i) retain it or (ii) unless applicable law excuses a party other than the debtor from accepting performance from or rendering performance to an entity other than the debtor, assign it to a third party (notwithstanding any other restrictions or prohibitions on assignment) or (b) reject such contract. In a bankruptcy case of a tenant, if the lease were to be assumed, the trustee in bankruptcy on behalf of the tenant, or the tenant as debtor in possession, or the assignee, if applicable, must cure any defaults under the lease, compensate the related borrower for its losses and provide such borrower with “adequate assurance” of future performance. Such remedies may be insufficient, however, as the borrower may be forced to continue under the lease with a tenant that is a poor credit risk or an unfamiliar tenant if the lease was assigned (if applicable state law does not otherwise prevent such an assignment), and any assurances provided to the borrower may, in fact, be inadequate. If the lease is rejected, such rejection generally constitutes a breach of the lease immediately before the date of the filing of the petition. As a consequence, the borrower would have only an unsecured claim against the tenant for damages resulting from such breach, which could adversely affect the security for the certificates.

 

Furthermore, there is likely to be a period of time between the date upon which a tenant files a bankruptcy petition and the date upon which the lease is assumed or rejected. Although the tenant is obligated to make all lease payments within 60 days following the commencement of the bankruptcy case, there is a risk that such payments will not be made due to the tenant’s poor financial condition. If the lease is rejected, the lessor will be treated as an unsecured creditor with respect to its claim for damages for termination of the lease and the borrower must re-let the mortgaged property before the flow of lease payments will recommence. In addition, pursuant to section 502(b)(6) of the Bankruptcy Code, a lessor’s damages for lease rejection are limited to the amount owed for the unpaid rent reserved under the lease for the periods prior to the bankruptcy petition (or earlier surrender of the leased premises) which are unrelated to the rejection, plus the greater of one year’s rent or 15% of the remaining rent reserved under the lease (but not to exceed three years’ rent).

 

As discussed above, bankruptcy courts, in the exercise of their equitable powers, have the authority to recharacterize a lease as a financing. We cannot assure you such recharacterization would not occur with respect to the mortgage loans that are subject to a sale-leaseback transaction.

 

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The application of any of these doctrines to any one of the sale-leaseback transactions could result in substantial, direct and material impairment of the rights of the certificateholders.

 

Leases That Are Not Subordinated to the Lien of the Mortgage or Do Not Contain Attornment Provisions May Have an Adverse Impact at Foreclosure

 

In certain jurisdictions, if tenant leases are subordinated to the liens created by the mortgage but do not contain attornment provisions that require the tenant to subordinate the lease if the mortgagee agrees to enter into a non-disturbance agreement, the tenants may terminate their leases upon the transfer of the property to a foreclosing lender or purchaser at foreclosure. Accordingly, if a mortgaged property is located in such a jurisdiction and is leased to one or more desirable tenants under leases that are subordinate to the mortgage and do not contain attornment provisions, such mortgaged property could experience a further decline in value if such tenants’ leases were terminated. This is particularly likely if those tenants were paying above-market rents or could not be replaced. If a lease is not subordinate to a mortgage, the issuing entity will not possess the right to dispossess the tenant upon foreclosure of the mortgaged property (unless otherwise agreed to with the tenant). Also, if the lease contains provisions inconsistent with the mortgage (e.g., provisions relating to application of insurance proceeds or condemnation awards) or which could affect the enforcement of the lender’s rights (e.g., a right of first refusal to purchase the property), the provisions of the lease will take precedence over the provisions of the mortgage. Not all leases were reviewed to ascertain the existence of attornment or subordination provisions.

 

With respect to certain of the mortgage loans, the related borrower may have given to certain tenants or others an option to purchase, a right of first refusal and/or a right of first offer to purchase all or a portion of the mortgaged property in the event a sale is contemplated, and such right is not subordinate to the related mortgage. This may impede the mortgagee’s ability to sell the related mortgaged property at foreclosure, or, upon foreclosure, this may affect the value and/or marketability of the related mortgaged property. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Tenant Issues—Purchase Options and Rights of First Refusal” for information regarding material purchase options and/or rights of first refusal, if any, with respect to mortgaged properties securing certain mortgage loans.

 

Early Lease Termination Options May Reduce Cash Flow

 

Leases often give tenants the right to terminate the related lease, abate or reduce the related rent, and/or exercise certain remedies against the related borrower for various reasons or upon various conditions, including:

 

 

if the borrower for the applicable mortgaged property allows uses at the mortgaged property in violation of use restrictions in current tenant leases,

 

 

if the borrower or any of its affiliates owns other properties within a certain radius of the mortgaged property and allows uses at those properties in violation of use restrictions,

 

 

if the related borrower fails to provide a designated number of parking spaces,

 

 

if there is construction at the related mortgaged property or an adjacent property (whether or not such adjacent property is owned or controlled by the borrower or any of its affiliates) that may interfere with visibility of, access to or a tenant’s use of the mortgaged property or otherwise violate the terms of a tenant’s lease,

 

 

upon casualty or condemnation with respect to all or a portion of the mortgaged property that renders such mortgaged property unsuitable for a tenant’s use or if the borrower fails to rebuild such mortgaged property within a certain time,

 

 

if a tenant’s use is not permitted by zoning or applicable law,

 

 

if the tenant is unable to exercise an expansion right,

 

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if the landlord defaults on its obligations under the lease,

 

 

if a landlord leases space at the mortgaged property or within a certain radius of the mortgaged property to a competitor,

 

 

if the tenant fails to meet certain sales targets or other business objectives for a specified period of time,

 

 

if significant tenants at the subject property go dark or terminate their leases, or if a specified percentage of the mortgaged property is unoccupied,

 

 

if the landlord violates the tenant’s exclusive use rights for a specified period of time,

 

 

if the related borrower violates covenants under the related lease or if third parties take certain actions that adversely affect such tenants’ business or operations,

 

 

in the case of government sponsored tenants, any time or for lack of appropriations, or

 

 

if the related borrower violates covenants under the related lease or if third parties take certain actions that adversely affect such tenants’ business or operations.

 

In certain cases, compliance or satisfaction of landlord covenants may be the responsibility of a third party affiliated with the borrower or, in the event that partial releases of the applicable mortgaged property are permitted, an unaffiliated or affiliated third party.

 

Any exercise of a termination right by a tenant at a mortgaged property could result in vacant space at the related mortgaged property, renegotiation of the lease with the related tenant or re-letting of the space. Any such vacated space may not be re-let. Furthermore, such foregoing termination and/or abatement rights may arise in the future or materially adversely affect the related borrower’s ability to meet its obligations under the related mortgage loan documents. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Tenant Issues—Lease Expirations and Terminations” for information on material tenant lease expirations and early termination options.

 

Mortgaged Properties Leased to Not-for-Profit Tenants Also Have Risks

 

Certain mortgaged properties may have tenants that are charitable institutions that generally rely on contributions from individuals and government grants or other subsidies to pay rent on office space and other operating expenses. We cannot assure you that the rate, frequency and level of individual contributions or governmental grants and subsidies will continue with respect to any such institution. A reduction in contributions or grants may impact the ability of the related institution to pay rent, and we cannot assure you that the related borrower will be in a position to meet its obligations under the related mortgage loan documents if such tenant fails to pay its rent.

 

Office Properties Have Special Risks

 

In addition to the factors discussed in “—Risks of Commercial and Multifamily Lending Generally“ and “—Performance of the Mortgage Loans Will Be Highly Dependent on the Performance of Tenants and Tenant Leases” above, other factors may adversely affect the financial performance and value of office properties, including:

 

 

the quality of an office building’s tenants;

 

 

an economic decline in the business operated by the tenant;

 

 

the physical attributes of the building in relation to competing buildings (e.g., age, condition, design, appearance, access to transportation and ability to offer certain amenities, such as sophisticated building systems and/or business wiring requirements);

 

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the physical attributes of the building with respect to the technological needs of the tenants, including the adaptability of the building to changes in the technological needs of the tenants;

 

 

the diversity of an office building’s tenants (or reliance on a single or dominant tenant);

 

 

an adverse change in population, patterns of telecommuting or sharing of office space, and employment growth (which creates demand for office space);

 

 

the desirability of the area as a business location; and

 

 

the strength and nature of the local economy, including labor costs and quality, tax environment and quality of life for employees.

 

In the case of medical office properties, the performance of a medical office property may depend on (a) the proximity of such property to a hospital or other healthcare establishment, (b) reimbursements for patient fees from private or government sponsored insurers, (c) its ability to attract doctors and nurses to be on staff, and (d) its ability to afford and acquire the latest medical equipment. Issues related to reimbursement (ranging from nonpayment to delays in payment) from such insurers could adversely impact cash flow at medical office properties. Furthermore, the healthcare industry is highly regulated by federal, state and/or local authorities. Any change in applicable laws and regulations, as well as the costs and administrative burdens associated with complying with applicable laws and regulations, may adversely affect the operating income of medical office properties and the property values of such properties and the related borrower’s ability to make debt service payments on the related mortgage loan.

 

Moreover, the cost of refitting office space for a new tenant is often higher than the cost of refitting other types of properties for new tenants.

 

If one or more major tenants at a particular office property were to close or remain vacant, we cannot assure you that such tenants would be replaced in a timely manner or without incurring material additional costs to the related borrower and resulting in an adverse effect on the financial performance of the property.

 

Certain office tenants may operate co-working businesses through which they sublease their space to sublessees under subleases of varying duration. The ability of any such co-working tenants to make payments under their respective leases may depend on the availability of such sublessees and the ability of such sublessees to make payments under their respective subleases. Further, some of these subleases may be short-term, in which case their short-term nature may lead to income volatility for any such co-working tenants.

 

See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Mortgage Pool Characteristics—Property Types—Office Properties”.

 

Mixed Use Properties Have Special Risks

 

Certain properties are mixed use properties. Such mortgaged properties are subject to the risks relating to the property types described in “—Office Properties Have Special Risks”, “—Retail Properties Have Special Risks”, “—Industrial Properties Have Special Risks” and “—Multifamily Properties Have Special Risks”. See Annex A-2 for the 5 largest tenants (by net rentable area leased) at each mixed use property. A mixed use property may be subject to additional risks, including the property manager’s inexperience in managing the different property types that comprise such mixed use property.

 

See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Mortgage Pool Characteristics—Property Types—Mixed Use Properties”.

 

Retail Properties Have Special Risks

 

The value of retail properties is significantly affected by the quality of the tenants as well as fundamental aspects of real estate, such as location and market demographics, as well as changes in shopping methods

 

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and choices. Some of the risks related to these matters are further described in “Risks of Commercial and Multifamily Lending Generally“ and “—Performance of the Mortgage Loans Will Be Highly Dependent on the Performance of Tenants and Tenant Leases” above, and “—Changes in the Retail Sector, Such as Online Shopping and Other Uses of Technology, Could Affect the Business Models and Viability of Retailers”, “—The Performance of the Retail Properties is Subject to Conditions Affecting the Retail Sector” and “—Some Retail Properties Depend on Anchor Stores or Major Tenants to Attract Shoppers and Could be Materially Adversely Affected by the Loss of, or a Store Closure by, One or More of These Anchor Stores or Major Tenants” below.

 

Rental payments from tenants of retail properties typically comprise the largest portion of the net operating income of those mortgaged properties. We cannot assure you that the net operating income contributed by the mortgaged retail properties or the rates of occupancy at the retail stores will remain at the levels specified in this prospectus or remain consistent with past performance. In addition, some or all of the rental payments from tenants may be tied to that tenant’s gross sales, so the success of that tenant’s business directly correlates to the value of the retail property. To the extent that a tenant changes the manner in which its gross sales are reported it could result in lower rent paid by that tenant. For example, if a tenant takes into account customer returns of merchandise purchased online and reduces the gross sales, this could result in lower gross sales relative to gross sales previously reported at that location even if the actual performance of the store remained unchanged.

 

Changes in the Retail Sector, Such as Online Shopping and Other Uses of Technology, Could Affect the Business Models and Viability of Retailers

 

Online shopping and the use of technology, such as smartphone shopping applications, to transact purchases or to aid purchasing decisions have increased in recent years and are expected to continue to increase in the future. This trend is affecting business models, sales and profitability of some retailers and could adversely affect the demand for retail real estate and occupancy at retail properties securing the mortgage loans. Any resulting decreases in rental revenue could have a material adverse effect on the value of retail properties securing the mortgage loans.

 

Some of these developments in the retail sector have led to retail companies, including several national retailers, filing for bankruptcy and/or voluntarily closing certain of their stores. Borrowers may be unable to re-lease such space or to re-lease it on comparable or more favorable terms. As a result, the bankruptcy or closure of a national tenant may adversely affect a retail borrower’s revenues. In addition, such closings may allow other tenants to modify their leases to terms that are less favorable for borrowers or to terminate their leases, also adversely impacting their revenues. See also “—Some Retail Properties Depend on Anchor Stores or Major Tenants to Attract Shoppers and Could be Materially Adversely Affected by the Loss of, or a Store Closure by, One or More of These Anchor Stores or Major Tenants” below.

 

In addition to competition from online shopping, retail properties face competition from sources outside a specific geographical real estate market. For example, all of the following compete with more traditional retail properties for consumer dollars: factory outlet centers, discount shopping centers and clubs, catalogue retailers, home shopping networks, and telemarketing. Continued growth of these alternative retail outlets (which often have lower operating costs) could adversely affect the rents collectible at the retail properties included in the pool of mortgage loans, as well as the income from, and market value of, the mortgaged properties and the related borrower’s ability to refinance such property. Moreover, additional competing retail properties may be built in the areas where the retail properties are located.

 

We cannot assure you that these developments in the retail sector will not adversely affect the performance of retail properties securing the mortgage loans.

 

The Performance of the Retail Properties is Subject to Conditions Affecting the Retail Sector

 

Retail properties are also subject to conditions that could negatively affect the retail sector, such as increased unemployment, increased federal income and payroll taxes, increased health care costs, increased state and local taxes, increased real estate taxes, industry slowdowns, lack of availability of consumer credit, weak income growth, increased levels of consumer debt, poor housing market conditions,

 

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adverse weather conditions, natural disasters, plant closings, and other factors. Similarly, local real estate conditions, such as an oversupply of, or a reduction in demand for, retail space or retail goods, and the supply and creditworthiness of current and prospective tenants may negatively impact those retail properties.

 

In addition, the limited adaptability of certain shopping malls that have proven unprofitable may result in high (and possibly extremely high) loss severities on mortgage loans secured by those shopping malls. For example, it is possible that a significant amount of advances made by the applicable servicer(s) of a mortgage loan secured by a shopping mall property, combined with low liquidation proceeds in respect of that property, may result in a loss severity exceeding 100% of the outstanding principal balance of that mortgage loan.

 

Some Retail Properties Depend on Anchor Stores or Major Tenants to Attract Shoppers and Could be Materially Adversely Affected by the Loss of, or a Store Closure by, One or More of These Anchor Stores or Major Tenants

 

The presence or absence of an “anchor tenant” or a “shadow anchor tenant” in or near a retail property also can be important to the performance of a retail property because anchors play a key role in generating customer traffic and making a retail property desirable for other tenants. Retail properties may also have shadow anchor tenants. An “anchor tenant” is located on the related mortgaged property, usually proportionately larger in size than most or all other tenants in the mortgaged property, and is vital in attracting customers to a retail property. A “shadow anchor tenant” is usually proportionally larger in size than most tenants in the mortgaged property, is important in attracting customers to a retail property and is located sufficiently close and convenient to the mortgaged property so as to influence and attract potential customers, but is not located on the mortgaged property.

 

If anchor stores in a mortgaged property were to close, the related borrower may be unable to replace those anchors in a timely manner or without suffering adverse economic consequences. In addition, anchor tenants and non-anchor tenants at anchored or shadow anchored retail centers may have co-tenancy clauses and/or operating covenants in their leases or operating agreements that permit those tenants or anchor stores to cease operating, reduce rent or terminate their leases if the anchor or shadow anchor tenant goes dark or if the subject store is not meeting the minimum sales requirement under its lease. Even if non-anchor tenants do not have termination or rent abatement rights, the loss of an anchor tenant or a shadow anchor tenant may have a material adverse impact on the non-anchor tenant’s ability to operate because the anchor or shadow anchor tenant plays a key role in generating customer traffic and making a center desirable for other tenants. This, in turn, may adversely impact the borrower’s ability to meet its obligations under the related mortgage loan. In addition, in the event that a “shadow anchor” fails to renew its lease, terminates its lease or otherwise ceases to conduct business within a close proximity to the mortgaged property, customer traffic at the mortgaged property may be substantially reduced. If an anchor tenant goes dark, generally the borrower’s only remedy may be to terminate that lease after the anchor tenant has been dark for a specified amount of time.

 

If anchor tenants or shadow anchor tenants at a particular mortgaged property were to close or otherwise become vacant or remain vacant, we cannot assure you that the related borrower’s ability to repay its mortgage loan would not be materially and adversely affected.

 

Certain anchor tenant and tenant estoppels will have been obtained in connection with the origination of the mortgage loans. These estoppels may identify disputes between the related borrower and the applicable anchor tenant or tenant, or alleged defaults or potential defaults by the applicable property owner under the lease or a reciprocal easement and/or operating agreement (each, an “REA”). Such disputes, defaults or potential defaults, could lead to a termination or attempted termination of the applicable lease or REA by the anchor tenant or tenant or to the tenant withholding some or all of its rental payments or to litigation against the related borrower. We cannot assure you that the anchor tenant or tenant estoppels obtained identify all potential disputes that may arise with respect to the mortgaged retail properties, or that anchor tenant or tenant disputes will not have a material adverse effect on the ability of borrowers to repay their mortgage loans.

 

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Certain retail properties have specialty use tenants. See “—Some Mortgaged Properties May Not Be Readily Convertible to Alternative Uses” below.

 

See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Mortgage Pool Characteristics—Property Types—Retail Properties”.

 

Hospitality Properties Have Special Risks

 

In addition to the factors discussed in “—Risks of Commercial and Multifamily Lending Generally” above, various other factors may adversely affect the financial performance and value of hospitality properties, including:

 

 

adverse economic and social conditions, either local, regional or national (which may limit the amount that can be charged for a room and reduce occupancy levels);

 

 

the quality of hospitality property management;

 

 

the presence or construction of competing hotels or resorts;

 

 

continuing expenditures for modernizing, refurbishing and maintaining existing facilities prior to the expiration of their anticipated useful lives;

 

 

ability to convert to alternative uses which may not be readily made;

 

 

the lack of a franchise affiliation or the loss of a franchise affiliation or a deterioration in the reputation of a franchise;

 

 

a deterioration in the financial strength or managerial capabilities of the owner or operator of a hospitality property;

 

 

changes in travel patterns caused by general adverse economic conditions, fear of terrorist attacks, adverse weather conditions, pandemics and changes in access, energy prices, strikes, travel costs, relocation of highways, the construction of additional highways, concerns about travel safety or other factors;

 

 

whether management contracts or franchise agreements are renewed or extended upon expiration;

 

 

desirability of particular locations;

 

 

location, quality and management company or franchise affiliation, each of which affects the economic performance of a hospitality property; and

 

 

relative illiquidity of hospitality investments which limits the ability of the borrowers and property managers to respond to changes in economic or other conditions.

 

Because rooms are generally rented for short periods of time, the financial performance of hospitality properties tends to be affected by adverse economic conditions and competition more quickly than other commercial properties. Additionally, as a result of high operating costs, relatively small decreases in revenue can cause significant stress on a property’s cash flow.

 

Moreover, the hospitality and lodging industry is generally seasonal in nature and different seasons affect different hospitality properties differently depending on type and location. This seasonality can be expected to cause periodic fluctuations in a hospitality property’s room and entertainment revenues, occupancy levels, room rates and operating expenses. We cannot assure you that cash flow will be sufficient to offset any shortfalls that occur at the mortgaged property during slower periods or that the

 

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related mortgage loans provide for seasonality reserves, or if seasonality reserves are provided for, that such reserves will be funded or will be sufficient or available to fund such shortfalls.

 

In addition, some of the hospitality properties are limited-service, select service or extended stay hotels. Hospitality properties that are limited-service, select service or extended stay hotels may subject a lender to more risk than full-service hospitality properties as they generally require less capital for construction than full-service hospitality properties. In addition, as limited-service, select service or extended stay hotels generally offer fewer amenities than full-service hospitality properties, they are less distinguishable from each other. As a result, it is easier for limited-service, select service or extended stay hotels to experience increased or unforeseen competition.

 

In addition to hotel operations, some hospitality properties also operate entertainment and sports complexes that include restaurants, theaters, lounges, bars, nightclubs and/or banquet and meeting spaces and may derive a significant portion of the related property’s revenue from such operations. Consumer demand for entertainment resorts is particularly sensitive to downturns in the economy and the corresponding impact on discretionary spending on leisure activities. Changes in discretionary consumer spending or consumer preferences could be driven by factors such as perceived or actual general economic conditions, high energy, fuel and food costs, the increased cost of travel, the weakened job market, perceived or actual disposable consumer income and wealth, fears of recession and changes in consumer confidence in the economy, or fears of war and future acts of terrorism. These factors could reduce consumer demand for the leisure activities that the property offers, thus imposing practical limits on pricing and harming operations. Restaurants and nightclubs are particularly vulnerable to changes in consumer preferences. In addition, a nightclub’s, restaurant’s or bar’s revenue is extremely dependent on its popularity and perception. These characteristics are subject to change rapidly and we cannot assure you that any of a hospitality property’s restaurants, theaters, lounges, bars or nightclubs will maintain their current level of popularity or perception in the market. With respect to mortgaged properties that operate entertainment venues, the entertainment industry’s brand perception of the mortgaged property’s entertainment venue may have a significant impact on the ability to book talent and sell shows at the property. Any change in perception of entertainment venues by consumers or by the entertainment industry could have a material adverse effect on the net cash flow of the property. Furthermore, because of the unique construction requirements of restaurants, theaters, lounges, bars or nightclubs, the space at those hospitality properties would not easily be converted to other uses.

 

In addition, some hospitality properties also operate a casino business at the property, which is subject to a number of risks. See “—Risks Related to Casino Properties” below.

 

Some of the hospitality properties have liquor licenses associated with the mortgaged property. The liquor licenses for these mortgaged properties are generally held by affiliates of the related borrowers, unaffiliated managers or operating lessees. The laws and regulations relating to liquor licenses generally prohibit the transfer of such licenses to any person, or condition such transfer on the prior approval of the governmental authority that issued the license. In the event of a foreclosure of a hospitality property that holds a liquor license, the special servicer on behalf of the issuing entity or a purchaser in a foreclosure sale would likely have to apply for a new license, which might not be granted or might be granted only after a delay that could be significant. We cannot assure you that a new license could be obtained promptly or at all. The lack of a liquor license in a hospitality property could have an adverse impact on the revenue from the related mortgaged property or on the hospitality property’s occupancy rate. In addition, certain state laws prohibit the assignment of liquor revenues. In such case, the lender may not be able to obtain a security interest in such revenues, which may constitute a material portion of the revenues at the related hospitality property. As a result, the lender may lose its ability to obtain such revenues in a foreclosure in certain scenarios, including if there is bankruptcy of the liquor license holder. In certain cases, the liquor license holder may not be a single purpose entity.

 

Further, liquor licenses are subject to extensive regulation. A revocation of the liquor license at a hospitality property, particularly a property with significant revenues from nightclubs, casinos, other entertainment venues, restaurants and lounges, could have a material adverse effect on revenues from such property.

 

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In addition, there may be risks associated with hospitality properties that have not entered into or become a party to any franchise agreement, license agreement or other “flag”. Hospitality properties often enter into these types of agreements in order to align the hospitality property with a certain public perception or to benefit from a centralized reservation system. We cannot assure you that hospitality properties that lack such benefits will be able to operate successfully on an independent basis.

 

With respect to certain hospitality properties, including hospitality properties that are unflagged, the collateral may include the collateral assignment of the rights of the borrower in certain intellectual property and brand names used in connection with the operation of the properties. The success of the operation of the mortgaged property depends in part on the borrower’s continued ability to use this intellectual property and on adequate protection and enforcement of this intellectual property, as well as related brands, logos and branded merchandise, including to increase brand awareness and further develop the property’s brand. Not all of the trademarks, copyrights, proprietary technology or other intellectual property rights used in the operation of such a mortgaged property may have been registered, and some of these trademarks and other intellectual property rights may never be registered. Despite the borrower’s efforts to protect their proprietary rights, third parties may infringe or otherwise violate such intellectual property rights, and use information that the borrower regards as proprietary, and the borrower’s rights may be invalidated or rendered unenforceable.

 

See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Mortgage Pool Characteristics—Property Types—Hospitality Properties”.

 

Risks Relating to Affiliation with a Franchise or Hotel Management Company

 

The performance of a hospitality property affiliated with a franchise or hotel management company depends in part on:

 

 

the continued existence and financial strength of the franchisor or hotel management company;

 

 

the public perception of the franchise or hotel chain service mark; and

 

 

the duration of the franchise licensing or management agreements.

 

The continuation of a franchise agreement, license agreement or management agreement is subject to specified operating standards and other terms and conditions set forth in such agreements. The failure of a borrower to maintain such standards or adhere to other applicable terms and conditions, such as property improvement plans, could result in the loss or cancellation of their rights under the franchise, license or management agreement. We cannot assure you that a replacement franchise could be obtained in the event of termination or that such replacement franchise affiliation would be of equal quality to the terminated franchise affiliation. In addition, replacement franchises, licenses and/or hospitality property managers may require significantly higher fees as well as the investment of capital to bring the hospitality property into compliance with the requirements of the replacement franchisor, licensor and/or hospitality property managers. Any provision in a franchise agreement, license agreement or management agreement providing for termination because of a bankruptcy of a franchisor, licensor or manager generally will not be enforceable.

 

The transferability of franchise agreements, license agreements and the property management agreements is restricted. In the event of a foreclosure, the lender may not have the right to use the franchise license without the franchisor’s consent or the manager might be able to terminate the management agreement. Conversely, in the case of certain mortgage loans, the lender may be unable to remove a franchisor/licensor or a hotel management company that it desires to replace following a foreclosure and, further, may be limited as regards the pool of potential transferees for a foreclosure or real estate owned property.

 

In some cases where a hospitality property is subject to a license, franchise or management agreement, the licensor, franchisor or property manager has required or may in the future require the completion of various repairs and/or renovations pursuant to a property improvement plan issued by the

 

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licensor, franchisor or property manager. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Redevelopment, Renovation and Expansion”. Failure to complete those repairs and/or renovations in accordance with the plan could result in the hospitality property losing its license or franchise or result in termination of the management agreement. Annex A-1 and the related footnotes set forth the amount of reserves, if any, established under the related mortgage loans in connection with any of those repairs and/or renovations. We cannot assure you that any amounts reserved will be sufficient to complete the repairs and/or renovations required with respect to any affected hospitality property. In addition, in some cases, those reserves will be maintained by the licensor, franchisor or property manager. Furthermore, the lender may not require a reserve for repairs and/or renovations in all instances.

 

See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Mortgage Pool Characteristics—Property Types—Hospitality Properties”.

 

Risks Related to Casino Properties

 

Certain mortgaged properties may consist of casino properties, or may consist of hospitality and resort properties that include casinos. The casino business is highly competitive among a large number of participants, including riverboat casinos, dockside casinos, land-based casinos, video lottery, sweepstakes and poker machines not located in casinos, Native American gaming, internet lotteries and other internet wagering gaming services. In addition, the casino business is subject to the following risks: (i) the casino business is subject to changes in discretionary consumer spending, which may decline during economic downturns or for other reasons, (ii) the gaming industry is characterized by an element of chance, which may result in the actual win rates of the casino being less than anticipated, leading to losses, (iii) customers or employees may attempt or commit fraud or theft or cheat in order to increase winnings, (iv) credit extended to customers (which is unsecured) may be uncollectable, and (v) the gaming industry is subject to significant regulation, and loss of its gaming license could materially adversely affect the ability of the borrower to make payments under the related mortgage loan. In addition, the gaming laws of certain jurisdictions relating to casino operations prohibit the transfer of gaming licenses and, in the case of a transfer of the equity of the entity holding the gaming license, require the prior approval from the related gaming authorities. Accordingly, in the event of a foreclosure of the related mortgaged property, the lender or its agent, or a purchaser of the property, would not have the right to operate the casino without first obtaining a license, which may be granted after a delay, which could be significant, or may not be granted at all. Furthermore, because of the unique construction requirements of casinos, the space at those hospitality properties would not easily be converted to other uses.

 

Industrial Properties Have Special Risks

 

In addition to the factors discussed in “—Risks of Commercial and Multifamily Lending Generally“ and “—Performance of the Mortgage Loans Will Be Highly Dependent on the Performance of Tenants and Tenant Leases” above, other factors may adversely affect the financial performance and value of industrial properties, including:

 

 

reduced demand for industrial space because of a decline in a particular industry segment;

 

 

the property becoming functionally obsolete;

 

 

building design and adaptability;

 

 

unavailability of labor sources;

 

 

changes in access, energy prices, strikes, relocation of highways, the construction of additional highways or other factors;

 

 

changes in proximity of supply sources;

 

 

the expenses of converting a previously adapted space to general use;

 

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the location of the property; and

 

 

the property may be leased pursuant to a master lease with the related borrower.

 

Industrial properties may be adversely affected by reduced demand for industrial space occasioned by a decline in a particular industry segment in which the related tenant(s) conduct their businesses (for example, a decline in consumer demand for products sold by a tenant using the property as a distribution center). In addition, a particular industrial or warehouse property that suited the needs of its original tenant may be difficult to relet to another tenant or may become functionally obsolete relative to newer properties. Furthermore, lease terms with respect to industrial properties are generally for shorter periods of time and may result in a substantial percentage of leases expiring in the same year at any particular industrial property. In addition, mortgaged properties used for many industrial purposes are more prone to environmental concerns than other property types.

 

Aspects of building site design and adaptability affect the value of an industrial property. Site characteristics that are generally desirable to a warehouse/industrial property include high clear ceiling heights, wide column spacing, a large number of bays (loading docks) and large bay depths, divisibility, a layout that can accommodate large truck minimum turning radii and overall functionality and accessibility.

 

In addition, because of unique construction requirements of many industrial properties, any vacant industrial property space may not be easily converted to other uses. Thus, if the operation of any of the industrial properties becomes unprofitable due to competition, age of the improvements or other factors such that the borrower becomes unable to meet its obligations on the related mortgage loan, the liquidation value of that industrial property may be substantially less, relative to the amount owing on the related mortgage loan, than would be the case if the industrial property were readily adaptable to other uses.

 

Location is also important because an industrial property requires the availability of labor sources, proximity to supply sources and customers and accessibility to rail lines, major roadways and other distribution channels.

 

Further, certain of the industrial properties may have tenants that are subject to risks unique to their business, such as cold storage facilities. Cold storage facilities may have unique risks such as short lease terms due to seasonal use, making income potentially more volatile than for properties with longer term leases, and customized refrigeration design, rendering such facilities less readily convertible to alternative uses. Because of seasonal use, leases at such facilities are customarily for shorter terms, making income potentially more volatile than for properties with longer term leases. In addition, such facilities require customized refrigeration design, rendering them less readily convertible to alternative uses.

 

See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Mortgage Pool Characteristics—Property Types—Industrial Properties”.

 

Multifamily Properties Have Special Risks

 

In addition to the factors discussed in “—Risks of Commercial and Multifamily Lending Generally” above, other factors may adversely affect the financial performance and value of multifamily properties, including:

 

 

the physical attributes of the apartment building such as its age, condition, design, appearance, access to transportation and construction quality;

 

 

the quality of property management;

 

 

the ability of management to provide adequate maintenance and insurance;

 

 

the types of services or amenities that the property provides;

 

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the property’s reputation;

 

 

the level of mortgage interest rates, which may encourage tenants to purchase rather than lease housing;

 

 

the generally short terms of residential leases and the need for continued reletting;

 

 

rent concessions and month-to-month leases, which may impact cash flow at the property;

 

 

the presence of competing properties and residential developments in the local market;

 

 

the tenant mix, such as the tenant population being predominantly students or being heavily dependent on workers from a particular business or industry or personnel from or workers related to a local military base or oil and/or gas drilling industries;

 

 

outstanding building code violations or tenant complaints at the property;

 

 

in the case of student housing facilities or properties leased primarily to students, which may be more susceptible to damage or wear and tear than other types of multifamily housing, the reliance on the financial well-being of the college or university to which it relates, closures of the related college or university due to the COVID-19 pandemic, competition from on campus housing units and new competitive student housing properties, which may adversely affect occupancy, the physical layout of the housing, which may not be readily convertible to traditional multifamily use, and that student tenants have a higher turnover rate than other types of multifamily tenants, which in certain cases is compounded by the fact that student leases are available for periods of less than 12 months, and closures of, or ongoing social distancing measures that may be instituted by, colleges and universities due to the COVID-19 pandemic;

 

 

certain multifamily properties may be considered to be “flexible apartment properties”. Such properties have a significant percentage of units leased to tenants under short-term leases (less than one year in term), which creates a higher turnover rate than for other types of multifamily properties;

 

 

restrictions on the age of tenants who may reside at the property;

 

 

dependence upon governmental programs that provide rent subsidies to tenants pursuant to tenant voucher programs, which vouchers may be used at other properties and influence tenant mobility;

 

 

adverse local, regional or national economic conditions, which may limit the amount of rent that may be charged and may result in a reduction of timely rent payments or a reduction in occupancy levels;

 

 

state and local regulations, which may affect the building owner’s ability to increase rent to market rent for an equivalent apartment; and

 

 

the existence of government assistance/rent subsidy programs, and whether or not they continue and provide the same level of assistance or subsidies.

 

Certain of the mortgage loans are secured by multifamily properties that have been the site of criminal activities. Perceptions by prospective tenants of the safety and reputation of the mortgaged real property may influence the cash flow produced by these mortgaged properties, particularly in the case of student housing facilities or properties leased primarily to students. In addition, litigation may be brought against a borrower in connection with any criminal activities that occur at the related mortgaged property.

 

Certain states regulate the relationship of an owner and its tenants. Commonly, these laws require a written lease, good cause for eviction, disclosure of fees, and notification to residents of changed land use, while prohibiting unreasonable rules, retaliatory evictions, and restrictions on a resident’s choice of unit

 

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vendors. Apartment building owners have been the subject of suits under state “Unfair and Deceptive Practices Acts” and other general consumer protection statutes for coercive, abusive or unconscionable leasing and sales practices. A few states offer more significant protection. For example, there are provisions that limit the bases on which a landlord may terminate a tenancy or increase its rent or prohibit a landlord from terminating a tenancy solely by reason of the sale of the owner’s building.

 

In addition to state regulation of the landlord tenant relationship, numerous counties and municipalities impose rent control on apartment buildings. These ordinances may limit rent increases to fixed percentages, to percentages of increases in the consumer price index, to increases set or approved by a governmental agency, or to increases determined through mediation or binding arbitration. Any limitations on a borrower’s ability to raise property rents may impair such borrower’s ability to repay its multifamily loan from its net operating income or the proceeds of a sale or refinancing of the related multifamily property.

 

Certain of the mortgage loans may be secured in the future by mortgaged properties that are subject to certain affordable housing covenants and other covenants and restrictions with respect to various tax credit, city, state and federal housing subsidies, rent stabilization or similar programs, in respect of various units within the mortgaged properties. The limitations and restrictions imposed by these programs could result in losses on the mortgage loans. In addition, in the event that the program is cancelled, it could result in less income for the project. These programs may include, among others:

 

 

rent limitations that would adversely affect the ability of borrowers to increase rents to maintain the condition of their mortgaged properties and satisfy operating expense; and

 

 

tenant income restrictions that may reduce the number of eligible tenants in those mortgaged properties and result in a reduction in occupancy rates.

 

The difference in rents between subsidized or supported properties and other multifamily rental properties in the same area may not be a sufficient economic incentive for some eligible tenants to reside at a subsidized or supported property that may have fewer amenities or be less attractive as a residence. As a result, occupancy levels at a subsidized or supported property may decline, which may adversely affect the value and successful operation of such property.

 

Certain of the mortgage loans may be subject to New York’s Section 421-a (16) Program, which provides, among other things, that a market rate residential unit will be subject to rent stabilization unless the owner would be entitled to remove such market rate residential unit from rent stabilization upon vacancy of such unit by reason of the monthly rent exceeding any limit established under the rent stabilization laws. In general, in Section 421-a (16) Program buildings, apartments initially rented at a rent amount in excess of the high rent threshold qualify for permanent exemption from the rent regulations. Rent concessions given to a particular tenant may be relevant in determining whether a unit has been initially rented at a rent that is at or above the high rent threshold. However, there is currently no governing statute, judicial decision, or governmental authority regulatory guidance as to whether rent concessions such as free rent, should be included or excluded in determining whether a unit has been initially rented at a rent that is at or above the high rent threshold. Accordingly, if the lower net effective rent (taking any rent concessions into consideration) is used as the relevant rent (rather than the higher contractual stated rent), more units at such property could be subject to rent stabilization.

 

In addition, some counties and municipalities may later impose stricter rent control regulations on apartment buildings. For example, the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (the “HSTP Act”), among other things, limits the ability of landlords to increase rents in rent stabilized apartments at the time of lease renewal and after a vacancy. The HSTP Act also limits potential rent increases for major capital improvements and for individual apartment improvements. In addition, the HSTP Act permits certain qualified localities in the State of New York to implement the rent stabilization system. In particular, the impact of the HSTP Act on the appraised value of mortgaged real properties located in the City of New York that have significant numbers of rent stabilized units, such as the 416-420 Kent Avenue mortgaged property (5.5%), is uncertain. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Real Estate and Other Tax Considerations”.

 

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We cannot assure you that the rent stabilization laws or regulations will not cause a reduction in rental income or the appraised value of mortgage real properties. If rents are reduced, we cannot assure you that any such mortgaged real property will be able to generate sufficient cash flow to satisfy debt service payments and operating expenses.

 

Certain of the multifamily properties may be residential cooperative buildings and the land under the building are owned or leased by a non-profit residential cooperative corporation. The cooperative owns all the units in the building and all common areas. Its tenants own stock, shares or membership certificates in the corporation. This ownership entitles the tenant-stockholders to proprietary leases or occupancy agreements which confer exclusive rights to occupy specific units. Generally, the tenant-stockholders make monthly maintenance payments which represent their share of the cooperative corporation’s mortgage loan payments, real property taxes, reserve contributions and capital expenditures, maintenance and other expenses, less any income the corporation may receive. These payments are in addition to any payments of principal and interest the tenant-stockholder may be required to make on any loans secured by its shares in the cooperative.

 

A number of factors may adversely affect the value and successful operation of a residential cooperative property. Some of these factors include:

 

 

the primary dependence of a borrower upon maintenance payments and any rental income from units or commercial areas to meet debt service obligations;

 

 

the initial concentration of shares relating to occupied rental units of the sponsor, owner or investor after conversion from rental housing, which may result in an inability to meet debt service obligations on the residential cooperative corporation’s mortgage loan if the sponsor, owner or investor is unable to make the required maintenance payments;

 

 

the failure of a borrower to qualify for favorable tax treatment as a “cooperative housing corporation” each year, which may reduce the cash flow available to make payments on the related mortgage loan; and

 

 

that, upon foreclosure, in the event a cooperative property becomes a rental property, certain units could be subject to rent control, stabilization and tenants’ rights laws, at below market rents, which may affect rental income levels and the marketability and sale proceeds of the rental property as a whole.

 

See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Mortgage Pool Characteristics—Property Types—Multifamily Properties”.

 

Leased Fee Properties Have Special Risks

 

Land subject to a ground lease presents special risks. In such cases, where the borrower owns the fee interest but not the related improvements, such borrower will only receive the rental income from the ground lease and not from the operation of any related improvements. Any default by the ground lessee would adversely affect the borrower’s ability to make payments on the related mortgage loan. While ground leases may contain certain restrictions on the use and operation of the related mortgaged property, the ground lessee generally enjoys the rights and privileges of a fee owner, including the right to construct, alter and remove improvements and fixtures from the land and to assign and sublet the ground leasehold interest. However, the borrower has the same risk of interruptions in cash flow if such ground lessee defaults under its lease as it would on another single tenant commercial property, without the control over the premises that it would ordinarily have as landlord. In addition, in the event of a condemnation, the borrower would only be entitled to an allocable share of the condemnation proceeds. Furthermore, the insurance requirements are often governed by the terms of the ground lease and, in some cases, certain tenants or subtenants may be allowed to self-insure. The ground lessee is commonly permitted to mortgage its ground leasehold interest, and the leasehold lender will often have notice and cure rights with respect to material defaults under the ground lease. In addition, leased fee interests are less frequently purchased and sold than other interests in commercial real property. It may be difficult for the issuing entity, if it became a

 

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foreclosing lender, to sell the fee interests if the tenant and its improvements remain on the land. In addition, if the improvements are nearing the end of their useful life, there could be a risk that the tenant defaults in lieu of performing any obligations it may otherwise have to raze the structure and return the land in raw form to the developer. Furthermore, leased fee interests are generally subject to the same risks associated with the property type of the ground lessee’s use of the premises because that use is a source of revenue for the payment of ground rent.

 

See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Mortgage Pool Characteristics—Property Types—Office Properties”.

 

Self-Storage Properties Have Special Risks

 

In addition to the factors discussed in “—Risks of Commercial and Multifamily Lending Generally” above, other factors may adversely affect the financial performance and value of self-storage properties, including:

 

 

decreased demand;

 

 

lack of proximity to apartment complexes or commercial users;

 

 

apartment tenants moving to single family homes;

 

 

decline in services rendered, including security;

 

 

dependence on business activity ancillary to renting units;

 

 

security concerns;

 

 

age of improvements; and

 

 

competition or other factors.

 

Self-storage properties are considered vulnerable to competition, because both acquisition costs and break-even occupancy are relatively low. The conversion of self-storage facilities to alternative uses would generally require substantial capital expenditures. Thus, if the operation of any of the self-storage properties becomes unprofitable, the liquidation value of that self-storage mortgaged property may be substantially less, relative to the amount owing on the mortgage loan, than if the self-storage mortgaged property were readily adaptable to other uses.

 

Tenants at self-storage properties tend to require and receive privacy, anonymity and efficient access, each of which may heighten environmental and other risks related to such property as the borrower may be unaware of the contents in any self-storage unit. No environmental assessment of a self-storage mortgaged property included an inspection of the contents of the self-storage units at that mortgaged property, and we cannot assure you that all of the units included in the self-storage mortgaged properties are free from hazardous substances or other pollutants or contaminants or will remain so in the future.

 

Certain mortgage loans secured by self-storage properties may be affiliated with a franchise company through a franchise agreement. The performance of a self-storage property affiliated with a franchise company may be affected by the continued existence and financial strength of the franchisor, the public perception of a service mark, and the duration of the franchise agreement. The transferability of franchise license agreements is restricted. In the event of a foreclosure, the lender or its agent would not have the right to use the franchise license without the franchisor’s consent. In addition, certain self-storage properties may derive a material portion of revenue from business activities ancillary to self-storage such as truck rentals, parking fees and similar activities which require special use permits or other discretionary zoning approvals.

 

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See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Mortgage Pool Characteristics—Property Types— Self-Storage Properties”.

 

Condominium Ownership May Limit Use and Improvements

 

The management and operation of a condominium is generally controlled by a condominium board representing the owners of the individual condominium units, subject to the terms of the related condominium rules or by-laws. Generally, the consent of a majority of the board members is required for any actions of the condominium board and a unit owner’s ability to control decisions of the board are generally related to the number of units owned by such owner as a percentage of the total number of units in the condominium. In certain cases, the related borrower does not have a majority of votes on the condominium board, which result in the related borrower not having control of the related condominium or owners association.

 

The board of managers or directors of the related condominium generally has discretion to make decisions affecting the condominium, and we cannot assure you that the related borrower under a mortgage loan secured by one or more interests in that condominium will have any control over decisions made by the related board of managers or directors. Even if a borrower or its designated board members, either through control of the appointment and voting of sufficient members of the related condominium board or by virtue of other provisions in the related condominium documents, has consent rights over actions by the related condominium associations or owners, we cannot assure you that the related condominium board will not take actions that would materially adversely affect the related borrower’s unit. Thus, decisions made by that board of managers or directors, including regarding assessments to be paid by the unit owners, insurance to be maintained on the condominium and many other decisions affecting the maintenance of that condominium, may have a significant adverse impact on the related mortgage loans in the issuing entity that are secured by mortgaged properties consisting of such condominium interests. We cannot assure you that the related board of managers or directors will always act in the best interests of the related borrower under the related mortgage loans.

 

The condominium board is generally responsible for administration of the affairs of the condominium, including providing for maintenance and repair of common areas, adopting rules and regulations regarding common areas, and obtaining insurance and repairing and restoring the common areas of the property after a casualty. Notwithstanding the insurance and casualty provisions of the related mortgage loan documents, the condominium board may have the right to control the use of casualty proceeds.

 

In addition, the condominium board generally has the right to assess individual unit owners for their share of expenses related to the operation and maintenance of the common elements. In the event that an owner of another unit fails to pay its allocated assessments, the related borrower may be required to pay such assessments in order to properly maintain and operate the common elements of the property. Although the condominium board generally may obtain a lien against any unit owner for common expenses that are not paid, such lien generally is extinguished if a lender takes possession pursuant to a foreclosure. Each unit owner is responsible for maintenance of its respective unit and retains essential operational control over its unit.

 

In addition, due to the nature of condominiums, a default on the part of the borrower with respect to such mortgaged properties will not allow the special servicer the same flexibility in realizing on the collateral as-is generally available with respect to commercial properties that are not condominium units. The rights of other unit or property owners, the documents governing the management of the condominium units and the state and local laws applicable to condominium units must be considered. In addition, in the event of a casualty with respect to a condominium, due to the possible existence of multiple loss payees on any insurance policy covering such property, there could be a delay in the allocation of related insurance proceeds, if any. Consequently, servicing and realizing upon the collateral described above could subject the certificateholders and the RR interest owner to a greater delay, expense and risk than with respect to a mortgage loan secured by a commercial property that is not a condominium unit.

 

Certain condominium declarations and/or local laws provide for the withdrawal of a property from a condominium structure under certain circumstances. For example, the New York Condominium Act

 

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provides for a withdrawal of the property from a condominium structure by vote of 80% of unit owners. If the condominium is terminated, the building will be subject to an action for partition by any unit owner or lienor as if owned in common. This could cause an early and unanticipated prepayment of the mortgage loan. We cannot assure you that the proceeds from partition would be sufficient to satisfy borrower’s obligations under the mortgage loan. See also “—Risks Related to Zoning Non-Compliance and Use Restrictions” for certain risks relating to use restrictions imposed pursuant to condominium declarations or other condominium especially in a situation where the mortgaged property does not represent the entire condominium building.

 

Shared Interest Structures

 

Vertical subdivisions and “fee above a plane” structures are property ownership structures in which owners have a fee simple interest in certain ground-level and above-ground parcels. A vertical subdivision or “fee above a plane” structure is generally governed by a declaration or similar agreement defining the respective owner’s fee estates and relationship where one or more owners typically relies on one or more other owners’ parcels for structural support. Each owner is responsible for maintenance of its respective parcel and retains essential operational control over its parcel. We cannot assure you that owners of parcels supporting collateral interests in vertical subdivision and “fee above a plane” parcels will perform any maintenance and repair obligations that may be required under the declaration with respect to the supporting parcel, or that proceeds following a casualty would be used to reconstruct a supporting parcel. Owners of interests in a vertical subdivision or “fee above a plane” structure may be required under the related declaration to pay certain assessments relating to any shared interests in the related property, and a lien may be attached for failure to pay such assessments. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Mortgage Pool Characteristics—Condominium Interests and Other Shared Interests”.

 

Operation of a Mortgaged Property Depends on the Property Manager’s Performance

 

The successful operation of a real estate project depends upon the property manager’s performance and viability. The property manager is responsible for:

 

 

responding to changes in the local market;

 

 

planning and implementing the rental structure;

 

 

operating the property and providing building services;

 

 

managing operating expenses; and

 

 

assuring that maintenance and capital improvements are carried out in a timely fashion.

 

Properties deriving revenues primarily from short term sources, such as hotel guests or short term or month to month leases, are generally more management intensive than properties leased to creditworthy tenants under long term leases.

 

Certain of the mortgaged properties will be managed by affiliates of the related borrower. If a mortgage loan is in default or undergoing special servicing, such relationship could disrupt the management of the related mortgaged property, which may adversely affect cash flow. However, the related mortgage loans will generally permit, in the case of mortgaged properties managed by borrower affiliates, the lender to remove the related property manager upon the occurrence of an event of default under the related mortgage loan beyond applicable cure periods (or, in some cases, in the event of a foreclosure following such default), and in some cases a decline in cash flow below a specified level or the failure to satisfy some other specified performance trigger.

 

We make no representation or warranty as to the skills of any present or future managers. In many cases, the property manager will be an affiliate of the borrower and many not manage properties for non-affiliates. Additionally, we cannot assure you that the property managers will be in a financial condition to fulfill their management responsibilities throughout the terms of their respective management

 

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agreements. Further, certain individuals involved in the management or general business development at certain mortgaged properties may engage in unlawful activities or otherwise exhibit poor business judgment that adversely affect operations and ultimately cash flow at such properties.

 

Concentrations Based on Property Type, Geography, Related Borrowers and Other Factors May Disproportionately Increase Losses

 

The effect of mortgage pool loan losses will be more severe if the losses relate to mortgage loans that account for a disproportionately large percentage of the pool’s aggregate principal balance. As mortgage loans pay down or properties are released, the remaining mortgage loans may face a higher risk with respect to the diversity of property types and property characteristics and with respect to the number of borrowers.

 

See the table titled “Distribution of Remaining Terms to Maturity/ARD” on Annex A-2 for a stratification of the remaining terms to maturity of the mortgage loans. Because principal on the certificates is payable in sequential order of payment priority, and a class receives principal only after the preceding class(es) have been paid in full, classes that have a lower sequential priority are more likely to face these types of risk of concentration than classes with a higher sequential priority.

 

Several of the mortgage loans have cut-off date balances that are substantially higher than the average cut-off date balance. In general, concentrations in mortgage loans with larger-than-average balances can result in losses that are more severe, relative to the size of the mortgage loan pool, than would be the case if the aggregate balance of the mortgage loan pool were more evenly distributed.

 

A concentration of mortgage loans secured by the same mortgaged property types can increase the risk that a decline in a particular industry or business would have a disproportionately large impact on the pool of mortgage loans. Mortgaged property types representing at least 5.0% of the aggregate principal balance of the pool of mortgage loans as of the cut-off date (based on allocated loan amount) are office, mixed-use, retail, hospitality, industrial and multifamily. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Mortgage Pool Characteristics—Property Types” for information on the types of mortgaged properties securing the mortgage loans in the mortgage pool.

 

Repayments by borrowers and the market value of the related mortgaged properties could be affected by economic conditions generally or specific to particular geographic areas or regions of the United States, and concentrations of mortgaged properties in particular geographic areas may increase the risk that conditions in the real estate market where the mortgaged property is located, or other adverse economic or other developments or natural disasters (e.g., earthquakes, floods, forest fires, tornadoes or hurricanes or changes in governmental rules or fiscal policies) affecting a particular region of the country, could increase the frequency and severity of losses on mortgage loans secured by those mortgaged properties.

 

Mortgaged properties securing approximately 5.0% or more of the aggregate principal balance of the pool of mortgage loans as of the cut-off date (based on allocated loan amount) are located in New York, California, Nevada, Texas and Tennessee. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Mortgage Pool Characteristics—Geographic Concentrations”.

 

Some of the mortgaged properties are located in areas that, based on low population density, poor economic demographics (such as higher than average unemployment rates, lower than average annual household income and/or overall loss of jobs) and/or negative trends in such regards, would be considered secondary or tertiary markets.

 

A concentration of mortgage loans with the same borrower or related borrowers also can pose increased risks:

 

 

if a borrower that owns or controls several mortgaged properties (whether or not all of them secure mortgage loans in the mortgage pool) experiences financial difficulty at one mortgaged property, it could defer maintenance at another mortgaged property in order to satisfy current expenses with respect to the first mortgaged property;

 

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a borrower could also attempt to avert foreclosure by filing a bankruptcy petition that might have the effect of interrupting debt service payments on the mortgage loans in the mortgage pool secured by that borrower’s mortgaged properties (subject to the master servicer’s and the trustee’s obligation to make advances for monthly payments) for an indefinite period; and

 

 

mortgaged properties owned by the same borrower or related borrowers are likely to have common management, common general partners and/or common managing members increasing the risk that financial or other difficulties experienced by such related parties could have a greater impact on the pool of mortgage loans. See “—A Bankruptcy Proceeding May Result in Losses and Delays in Realizing on the Mortgage Loans” below.

 

See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Mortgage Pool Characteristics” for information on the composition of the mortgage pool by property type and geographic distribution and loan concentration.

 

Adverse Environmental Conditions at or Near Mortgaged Properties May Result in Losses

 

The issuing entity could become liable for a material adverse environmental condition at an underlying mortgaged property. Any such potential liability could reduce or delay payments on the offered certificates.

 

Each of the mortgaged properties was either (i) subject to environmental site assessments prior to the time of origination of the related mortgage loan (or, in certain limited cases, after origination) including Phase I environmental site assessments or updates of previously performed Phase I environmental site assessments, or (ii) subject to a secured creditor environmental insurance policy or other environmental insurance policy. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Environmental Considerations”.

 

We cannot assure you that the environmental assessments revealed all existing or potential environmental risks or that all adverse environmental conditions have been or will be completely abated or remediated or that any reserves, insurance or operations and maintenance plans will be sufficient to remediate the environmental conditions. Moreover, we cannot assure you that:

 

 

future laws, ordinances or regulations will not impose any material environmental liability; or

 

 

the current environmental condition of the mortgaged properties will not be adversely affected by tenants or by the condition of land or operations in the vicinity of the mortgaged properties (such as underground storage tanks).

 

We cannot assure you that any remediation plan or any projected remedial costs or time is accurate or sufficient to complete the remediation objectives, or that no additional contamination requiring environmental investigation or remediation will be discovered on any mortgaged property. Likewise, all environmental policies naming the lender as named insured cover certain risks or events specifically identified in the policy, but the coverage is limited by its terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions, and does not purport to cover all environmental conditions whatsoever affecting the applicable mortgaged property, and we cannot assure you that any environmental conditions currently known, suspected, or unknown and discovered in the future will be covered by the terms of the policy.

 

Before the trustee, the special servicer or the master servicer, as applicable, acquires title to a mortgaged property on behalf of the issuing entity or assumes operation of the property, it will be required to obtain an environmental assessment of such mortgaged property, or rely on a recent environmental assessment. This requirement is intended to mitigate the risk that the issuing entity will become liable under any environmental law. There is accordingly some risk that the mortgaged property will decline in value while this assessment is being obtained or remedial action is being taken. Moreover, we cannot assure you that this requirement will effectively insulate the issuing entity from potential liability under environmental laws. Any such potential liability could reduce or delay distributions to certificateholders and the RR interest owner.

 

See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Environmental Considerations” for additional information on environmental conditions at mortgaged properties securing certain mortgage loans in the issuing entity.

 

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See also representation and warranty number (40) on Annex D-1, representation and warranty number (40) in Annex E-1 and representation and warranty number (43) on Annex F-1 and the identified exceptions to those representations and warranties, if any, on Annex D-2, Annex E-2, Annex E-3 and Annex F-2, respectively, for additional information.

 

See “Transaction Parties—The Sponsors and Mortgage Loan Sellers—Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company—Goldman Originator’s Underwriting Guidelines and Processes”, “—Citi Real Estate Funding Inc.—CREFI’s Underwriting Guidelines and Processes, “—JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association—JPMCB’s Underwriting Guidelines and Processes”, “—German American Capital Corporation—DB Originators’ Underwriting Guidelines and Processes” and “Certain Legal Aspects of Mortgage Loans”.

 

See “Certain Legal Aspects of Mortgage Loans—Environmental Considerations”.

 

Risks Related to Redevelopment, Expansion and Renovation at Mortgaged Properties

 

Certain of the mortgaged properties are currently undergoing or, in the future, are expected to undergo redevelopment, expansion or renovation. To the extent applicable, we cannot assure you that any escrow or reserve collected, if any, will be sufficient to complete the current renovation or be otherwise sufficient to satisfy any tenant improvement expenses at a mortgaged property. Failure to complete those planned improvements may have a material adverse effect on the cash flow at the mortgaged property and the related borrower’s ability to meet its payment obligations under the mortgage loan documents.

 

Certain of the hospitality properties securing the mortgage loans are currently undergoing or are scheduled to undergo renovations or property improvement plans (“PIPs”). In some circumstances, these renovations or PIPs may necessitate taking a portion of the available guest rooms temporarily offline, temporarily decreasing the number of available rooms and the revenue generating capacity of the related hospitality property. In other cases, these renovations may involve renovations of common spaces or external features of the related hospitality property, which may cause disruptions or otherwise decrease the attractiveness of the related hospitality property to potential guests. These PIPs may be required under the related franchise or management agreement and a failure to timely complete them may result in a termination or expiration of a franchise or management agreement and may be an event of default under the related mortgage loan.

 

Certain of the mortgaged properties are currently undergoing or are scheduled to undergo renovations or property expansions. Such renovations or expansions may be required under tenant leases and a failure to timely complete such renovations or expansions may result in a termination of such lease and may have a material adverse effect on the cash flow at the mortgaged property and the related borrower’s ability to meet its payment obligations under the mortgage loan documents.

 

We cannot assure you that current or planned redevelopment, expansion or renovation will be completed at all, that such redevelopment, expansion or renovation will be completed in the time frame contemplated, or that, when and if such redevelopment, expansion or renovation is completed, such redevelopment, expansion or renovation will improve the operations at, or increase the value of, the related mortgaged property. Failure of any of the foregoing to occur could have a material negative impact on the related mortgaged property, which could affect the ability of the related borrower to repay the related mortgage loan.

 

In the event the related borrower fails to pay the costs for work completed or material delivered in connection with such ongoing redevelopment, expansion or renovation, the portion of the mortgaged property on which there are renovations may be subject to mechanic’s or materialmen’s liens that may be senior to the lien of the related mortgage loan.

 

The existence of construction or renovation at a mortgaged property may take rental units or rooms or leasable space “off-line” or otherwise make space unavailable for rental, impair access or traffic at or near the mortgaged property, or, in general, make that mortgaged property less attractive to tenants or their customers, and accordingly could have a negative effect on net operating income. In addition, any such

 

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construction or renovation at a mortgaged property may temporarily interfere with the use and operation of any portion of such mortgaged property. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Redevelopment, Renovation and Expansion” for information regarding mortgaged properties which are currently undergoing or, in the future, are expected to undergo redevelopment, expansion or renovation. See also Annex A-3 for any additional information on redevelopment, renovation and expansion at the mortgaged properties securing the ten largest mortgage loans.

 

Some Mortgaged Properties May Not Be Readily Convertible to Alternative Uses

 

Certain mortgaged properties securing the mortgage loans may have specialty use tenants and may not be readily convertible (or convertible at all) to alternative uses if those properties were to become unprofitable for any reason.

 

For example, retail, mixed use or office properties may have theater tenants. Properties with theater tenants are exposed to certain unique risks. Aspects of building site design and adaptability affect the value of a theater. In addition, decreasing attendance at a theater could adversely affect revenue of the theater, which may, in turn, cause the tenant to experience financial difficulties, resulting in downgrades in their credit ratings and, in certain cases, bankruptcy filings. In addition, because of unique construction requirements of theaters, any vacant theater space would not easily be converted to other uses.

 

Retail, mixed use or office properties may also have health clubs as tenants. Several factors may adversely affect the value and successful operation of a health club, including:

 

 

the physical attributes of the health club (e.g., its age, appearance and layout);

 

 

the reputation, safety, convenience and attractiveness of the property to users;

 

 

management’s ability to control membership growth and attrition;

 

 

competition in the tenant’s marketplace from other health clubs and alternatives to health clubs; and

 

 

adverse changes in economic and social conditions and demographic changes (e.g., population decreases or changes in average age or income), which may result in decreased demand.

 

In addition, there may be significant costs associated with changing consumer preferences (e.g., multipurpose clubs from single-purpose clubs or varieties of equipment, classes, services and amenities). In addition, health clubs may not be readily convertible to alternative uses if those properties were to become unprofitable for any reason. The liquidation value of any such health club consequently may be less than would be the case if the property were readily adaptable to changing consumer preferences for other uses.

 

Certain retail, mixed use or office properties may be partially comprised of a parking garage. Parking garages and parking lots present risks not associated with other properties. The primary source of income for parking lots and garages is the rental fees charged for parking spaces.

 

Factors affecting the success of a parking lot or garage include:

 

 

the number of rentable parking spaces and rates charged;

 

 

the location of the lot or garage and, in particular, its proximity to places where large numbers of people work, shop or live;

 

 

the amount of alternative parking spaces in the area;

 

 

the availability of mass transit; and

 

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the perceptions of the safety, convenience and services of the lot or garage.

 

Aspects of building site design and adaptability affect the value of a parking garage facility. Site characteristics that are valuable to a parking garage facility include location, clear ceiling heights, column spacing, zoning restrictions, number of spaces and overall functionality and accessibility.

 

In addition, because of the unique construction requirements of many parking garages and because a parking lot is often vacant paved land without any structure, a vacant parking garage facility or parking lot may not be easily converted to other uses.

 

Mortgaged properties may have other specialty use tenants, such as medical and dental offices, fitness centers, lab space, gas stations, dry cleaners, bank branches, data centers, urgent care facilities, schools, daycare centers and/or restaurants, as part of the mortgaged property. Re-tenanting certain specialty use tenants, such as gas stations and dry cleaners, may also involve substantial costs related to environmental remediation.

 

In the case of specialty use tenants such as restaurants and theaters, aspects of building site design and adaptability affect the value of such properties and other retailers at the mortgaged property. Decreasing patronage at such properties could adversely affect revenue of the property, which may, in turn, cause the tenants to experience financial difficulties, resulting in downgrades in their credit ratings, lease defaults and, in certain cases, bankruptcy filings. See “—Performance of the Mortgage Loans Will Be Highly Dependent on the Performance of Tenants and Tenant Leases—Tenant Bankruptcy Could Result in a Rejection of the Related Lease” above. Additionally, receipts at such properties are also affected not only by objective factors but by subjective factors. For instance, restaurant receipts are affected by such varied influences as the current personal income levels in the community, an individual consumer’s preference for type of food, style of dining and restaurant atmosphere, the perceived popularity of the restaurant, food safety concerns related to personal health with the handling of food items at the restaurant or by food suppliers and the actions and/or behaviors of staff and management and level of service to the customers. In addition, because of unique construction requirements of such properties, any vacant space would not easily be converted to other uses.

 

Mortgaged properties with specialty use tenants may not be readily convertible (or convertible at all) to alternative uses if those properties were to become unprofitable, or the leased spaces were to become vacant, for any reason due to their unique construction requirements. In addition, converting commercial properties to alternate uses generally requires substantial capital expenditures and could result in a significant adverse effect on, or interruption of, the revenues generated by such properties.

 

In addition, a mortgaged property may not be readily convertible due to restrictive covenants related to such mortgaged property, including in the case of mortgaged properties that are subject to a condominium regime or subject to a ground lease, the use and other restrictions imposed by the condominium declaration and other related documents, especially in a situation where a mortgaged property does not represent the entire condominium regime. See “—Condominium Ownership May Limit Use and Improvements above.

 

Some of the mortgaged properties may be part of tax-reduction programs that apply only if the mortgaged properties are used for certain purposes. Such properties may be restricted from being converted to alternative uses because of such restrictions.

 

Some of the mortgaged properties have government tenants or other tenants which may have space that was “built to suit” that particular tenant’s uses and needs. For example, a government tenant may require enhanced security features that required additional construction or renovation costs and for which the related tenant may pay above market rent. However, such enhanced features may not be necessary for a new tenant (and such new tenant may not be willing to pay the higher rent associated with such features). While a government office building or government leased space may be usable as a regular office building or tenant space, the rents that may be collected in the event the government tenant does not renew its lease may be significantly lower than the rent currently collected.

 

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Additionally, zoning, historical preservation or other restrictions also may prevent alternative uses. See “—Risks Related to Zoning Non-Compliance and Use Restrictions” below.

 

Risks Related to Zoning Non-Compliance and Use Restrictions

 

Certain of the mortgaged properties may not comply with current zoning laws, including density, use, parking, height, landscaping, open space and set back requirements, due to changes in zoning requirements after such mortgaged properties were constructed. These properties, as well as those for which variances or special permits were issued or for which non-conformity with current zoning laws is otherwise permitted, are considered to be a “legal non-conforming use” and/or the improvements are considered to be “legal non-conforming structures”. This means that the borrower is not required to alter its structure to comply with the existing or new law; however, the borrower may not be able to rebuild the premises “as-is” in the event of a substantial casualty loss. This may adversely affect the cash flow of the property following the loss. If a substantial casualty were to occur, we cannot assure you that insurance proceeds would be available to pay the mortgage loan in full. In addition, if a non-conforming use were to be discontinued and/or the property were repaired or restored in conformity with the current law, the value of the property or the revenue-producing potential of the property may not be equal to that before the casualty.

 

In addition, certain of the mortgaged properties that do not conform to current zoning laws may not be “legal non-conforming uses” or “legal non-conforming structures”. The failure of a mortgaged property to comply with zoning laws or to be a “legal non-conforming use” or “legal non-conforming structure” may adversely affect the market value of the mortgaged property or the borrower’s ability to continue to use it in the manner it is currently being used or may necessitate material additional expenditures to remedy non-conformities. In some cases, the related borrower has obtained law and ordinance insurance to cover additional costs that result from rebuilding the mortgaged property in accordance with current zoning requirements. However, if as a result of the applicable zoning laws the rebuilt improvements are smaller or less attractive to tenants than the original improvements, the resulting loss in income will generally not be covered by law and ordinance insurance. Zoning protection insurance will generally reimburse the lender for the difference between (i) the mortgage loan balance on the date of damage loss to the mortgaged property from an insured peril and (ii) the total insurance proceeds at the time of the damage to the mortgaged property if such mortgaged property cannot be rebuilt to its former use due to new zoning ordinances.

 

In addition, certain of the mortgaged properties may be subject to certain use restrictions, building restrictions and/or operational requirements imposed pursuant to development agreements, ground leases, restrictive covenants, reciprocal easement agreements or operating agreements or historical landmark designations or, in the case of those mortgaged properties that are condominiums, condominium declarations or other condominium use restrictions or regulations, especially in a situation where the mortgaged property does not represent the entire condominium building. Such use restrictions could include, for example, limitations on the character of the improvements or the properties, limitations affecting noise and parking requirements, among other things, and limitations on the borrowers’ right to operate certain types of facilities within a prescribed radius. These limitations impose upon the borrower stricter requirements with respect to repairs and alterations, including following a casualty loss. These limitations could adversely affect the ability of the related borrower to lease the mortgaged property on favorable terms, thus adversely affecting the borrower’s ability to fulfill its obligations under the related mortgage loan. In addition, any alteration, reconstruction, demolition, or new construction affecting a mortgaged property designated a historical landmark may require prior approval. Any such approval process, even if successful, could delay any redevelopment or alteration of a related property. The liquidation value of such property, to the extent subject to limitations of the kind described above or other limitations on convertibility of use, may be substantially less than would be the case if such property was readily adaptable to other uses or redevelopment. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Use Restrictions” for examples of mortgaged properties that are subject to restrictions relating to the use of the mortgaged properties.

 

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Risks Relating to Inspections of Properties

 

Licensed engineers or consultants inspected the mortgaged properties at or about the time of the origination of the mortgage loans to assess items such as structural integrity of the buildings and other improvements on the mortgaged property, including exterior walls, roofing, interior construction, mechanical and electrical systems and general condition of the site, buildings and other improvements. However, we cannot assure you that all conditions requiring repair or replacement were identified. No additional property inspections were conducted in connection with the issuance of the offered certificates.

 

Risks Relating to Costs of Compliance with Applicable Laws and Regulations

 

A borrower may be required to incur costs to comply with various existing and future federal, state or local laws and regulations applicable to the related mortgaged property, for example, zoning laws and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, which requires all public accommodations to meet certain federal requirements related to access and use by persons with disabilities. See “Certain Legal Aspects of Mortgage Loans—Americans with Disabilities Act”. The expenditure of these costs or the imposition of injunctive relief, penalties or fines in connection with the borrower’s noncompliance could negatively impact the borrower’s cash flow and, consequently, its ability to pay its mortgage loan.

 

Insurance May Not Be Available or Adequate

 

Although the mortgaged properties are required to be insured, or self-insured by a sole tenant of a related building or group of buildings, against certain risks, there is a possibility of casualty loss with respect to the mortgaged properties for which insurance proceeds may not be adequate or which may result from risks not covered by insurance. In addition, certain types of mortgaged properties have few or no insurable buildings or improvements and thus do not have casualty insurance or low limits of casualty insurance in comparison with the related mortgage loan balances.

 

Certain Risks Are Not Covered under Standard Insurance Policies

 

In general (other than where the mortgage loan documents permit the borrower to rely on a tenant (including a ground tenant) or other third party (such as a condominium association, if applicable) to obtain the insurance coverage on self-insurance provided by a tenant or on a tenant’s agreement to rebuild or continue paying rent), the master servicer and special servicer will be required to cause the borrower on each mortgage loan to maintain such insurance coverage in respect of the related mortgaged property as is required under the related mortgage loan documents. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Insurance Considerations”. In general, the standard form of fire and extended coverage policy covers physical damage to or destruction of the improvements of a property by fire, lightning, explosion, smoke, windstorm and hail, and riot, strike and civil commotion, subject to the conditions and exclusions specified in each policy (windstorm is a common exclusion for properties located in certain locations). Most policies typically do not cover any physical damage resulting from, among other things:

 

 

war;

 

 

revolution;

 

 

terrorism;

 

 

nuclear, biological or chemical materials;

 

 

governmental actions;

 

 

floods and other water related causes;

 

 

earth movement, including earthquakes, landslides, sinkholes and mudflows;

 

 

wet or dry rot;

 

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vermin; and

 

 

domestic animals.

 

Unless the related mortgage loan documents specifically require the borrower to insure against physical damage arising from such causes, then, the resulting losses may be borne by you as a holder of certificates.

 

Standard Insurance May Be Inadequate Even for Types of Losses That Are Insured Against

 

Even if a type of loss is covered by the insurance policies required to be in place at the mortgaged properties, the mortgaged properties may suffer losses for which the insurance coverage is inadequate. For example:

 

 

in a case where terrorism coverage is included under a policy, if the terrorist attack is for example, nuclear, biological or chemical in nature, the policy may include an exclusion that precludes coverage for such terrorist attack;

 

 

in certain cases, particularly where land values are high, the insurable value (at the time of origination of the mortgage loan) of the mortgaged property may be significantly lower than the principal balance of the mortgage loan;

 

 

with respect to mortgaged properties located in flood prone areas where flood insurance is required, the related mortgaged property may only have federal flood insurance (which only covers up to $500,000), not private flood insurance, and the related mortgaged property may suffer losses that exceed the amounts covered by the federal flood insurance;

 

 

the mortgage loan documents may limit the requirement to obtain related insurance to where the premium amounts are “commercially reasonable” or a similar limitation; and

 

 

if reconstruction or major repairs are required, changes in laws may materially affect the borrower’s ability to effect any reconstruction or major repairs and/or may materially increase the costs of the reconstruction or repairs and insurance may not cover or sufficiently compensate the insured.

 

We Cannot Assure You That Required Insurance Will Be Maintained

 

We cannot assure you that borrowers have maintained or will maintain the insurance required under the mortgage loan documents or that such insurance will be adequate.

 

Even if the mortgage loan documents specify that the related borrower must maintain standard extended coverage casualty insurance or other insurance that covers acts of terrorism, the borrower may fail to maintain such insurance and the master servicer or the special servicer may not enforce such default or cause the borrower to obtain such insurance if the special servicer has determined, in accordance with the servicing standard and subject to the discussion under “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—The Directing Holder” and “—The Operating Advisor”, that either (a) such insurance is not available at commercially reasonable rates and the subject hazards are not commonly insured against by prudent owners of similar real properties located in or near the geographic region in which the mortgaged property is located (but only by reference to such insurance that has been obtained by such owners at current market rates), or (b) such insurance is not available at any rate. Additionally, if the related borrower fails to maintain such terrorism insurance coverage, neither the applicable master servicer nor the special servicer will be required to maintain such terrorism insurance coverage if the special servicer determines, in accordance with the servicing standard, that such terrorism insurance coverage is not available for the reasons set forth in (a) or (b) of the preceding sentence. Furthermore, at the time existing insurance policies are subject to renewal, we cannot assure you that terrorism insurance coverage will be available and covered under the new policies or, if covered, whether such coverage will be adequate. Most insurance policies covering commercial real properties such as the mortgaged properties are subject to renewal on an annual basis. If

 

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this coverage is not currently in effect, is not adequate or is ultimately not continued with respect to some of the mortgaged properties and one of those properties suffers a casualty loss as a result of a terrorist act, then the resulting casualty loss could reduce the amount available to make distributions on your certificates.

 

In addition, hazard insurance policies will typically contain co-insurance clauses that in effect require an insured at all times to carry insurance of a specified percentage, generally 80% to 90%, of the full replacement value of the improvements on the related mortgaged property in order to recover the full amount of any partial loss. As a result, even if insurance coverage is maintained, if the insured’s coverage falls below this specified percentage, those clauses generally provide that the insurer’s liability in the event of partial loss does not exceed the lesser of (1) the replacement cost of the improvements less physical depreciation and (2) that proportion of the loss as the amount of insurance carried bears to the specified percentage of the full replacement cost of those improvements.

 

Certain of the mortgaged properties may be located in areas that are considered a high earthquake risk (seismic zones 3 or 4). For example, with respect to six (6) mortgaged properties (22.0%), all of the mortgaged properties are located in an area with a high degree of seismic activity. Seismic reports were prepared for each of the mortgaged properties and no mortgaged property has a seismic expected loss (SEL) greater than 16%. Material damage to the mortgaged properties as a result of an earthquake could adversely affect the operations and revenues at the mortgaged properties, as well as the borrowers’ ability make payments with respect to the related mortgage loan. The borrowers have not obtained a separate earthquake insurance policy covering the mortgaged properties. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Mortgage Pool Characteristics—Geographic Concentrations”.

 

Furthermore, with respect to certain mortgage loans, the insurable value of the related mortgaged property as of the origination date of the related mortgage loan was lower than the principal balance of the related mortgage loan. In the event of a casualty when a borrower is not required to rebuild or cannot rebuild, we cannot assure you that the insurance required with respect to the related mortgaged property will be sufficient to pay the related mortgage loan in full and there is no “gap” insurance required under such mortgage loan to cover any difference. In those circumstances, a casualty that occurs near the maturity date may result in an extension of the maturity date of the mortgage loan if the master servicer, in accordance with the servicing standard, determines that such extension was in the best interest of certificateholders and the RR interest owner.

 

The mortgage loans do not all require flood insurance on the related mortgaged properties unless they are in a flood zone and flood insurance is available and, in certain instances, even where the related mortgaged property was in a flood zone and flood insurance was available, flood insurance was not required.

 

The National Flood Insurance Program (“NFIP”) is scheduled to expire on September 30, 2021. We cannot assure you if or when NFIP will be reauthorized by Congress. If NFIP is not reauthorized, it could have an adverse effect on the value of properties in flood zones or their ability to repair or rebuild after flood damage.

 

We cannot assure you that the borrowers will in the future be able to comply with requirements to maintain adequate insurance with respect to the mortgaged properties, and any uninsured loss could have a material adverse impact on the amount available to make payments on the related mortgage loan, and consequently, the offered certificates. As with all real estate, if reconstruction (for example, following fire or other casualty) or any major repair or improvement is required to the damaged property, changes in laws and governmental regulations may be applicable and may materially affect the cost to, or ability of, the borrowers to effect such reconstruction, major repair or improvement. As a result, the amount realized with respect to the mortgaged properties, and the amount available to make payments on the related mortgage loan, and consequently, the offered certificates, could be reduced. In addition, we cannot assure you that the amount of insurance required or provided would be sufficient to cover damages caused by any casualty, or that such insurance will be available in the future at commercially reasonable rates. See representation and warranty number 16 on Annex D-1, representation and warranty number 16 on Annex E-1 and representation and warranty number 18 on Annex F-1 and the identified exceptions to those

 

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representations and warranties, if any, on Annex D-2, Annex E-2, Annex E-3 and Annex F-2, respectively, for additional information.

 

Inadequacy of Title Insurers May Adversely Affect Distributions on Your Certificates

 

Title insurance for a mortgaged property generally insures a lender against risks relating to a lender not having a first lien with respect to a mortgaged property, and in some cases can insure a lender against specific other risks. The protection afforded by title insurance depends on the ability of the title insurer to pay claims made upon it. We cannot assure you that with respect to any mortgage loan:

 

 

a title insurer will have the ability to pay title insurance claims made upon it;

 

 

the title insurer will maintain its present financial strength; or

 

 

a title insurer will not contest claims made upon it.

 

Certain of the mortgaged properties are either completing initial construction or undergoing renovation or redevelopment. Under such circumstances, there may be limitations to the amount of coverage or other exceptions to coverage that could adversely affect the issuing entity if losses are suffered.

 

Terrorism Insurance May Not Be Available for All Mortgaged Properties

 

The occurrence or the possibility of terrorist attacks could (1) lead to damage to one or more of the mortgaged properties if any terrorist attacks occur or (2) result in higher costs for security and insurance premiums or diminish the availability of insurance coverage for losses related to terrorist attacks, particularly for large properties, which could adversely affect the cash flow at those mortgaged properties.

 

After the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City and the Washington, D.C. area, all forms of insurance were impacted, particularly from a cost and availability perspective, including comprehensive general liability and business interruption or rent loss insurance policies required by typical mortgage loans. To give time for private markets to develop a pricing mechanism for terrorism risk and to build capacity to absorb future losses that may occur due to terrorism, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 was enacted on November 26, 2002, establishing the Terrorism Insurance Program. The Terrorism Insurance Program was reauthorized on December 20, 2019 through December 31, 2027 pursuant to the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2019 (“TRIPRA”).

 

The Terrorism Insurance Program requires insurance carriers to provide terrorism coverage in their basic “all-risk” policies. Any commercial property and casualty terrorism insurance exclusion that was in force on November 26, 2002 is automatically void to the extent that it excluded losses that would otherwise be insured losses. Any state approval of those types of exclusions in force on November 26, 2002 is also void.

 

Under the Terrorism Insurance Program, the federal government shares in the risk of losses occurring within the United States resulting from acts committed in an effort to influence or coerce United States civilians or the United States government. The federal share of compensation for insured losses of an insurer will be equal to 80% of the portion of such insured losses that exceed a deductible equal to 20% of the value of the insurer’s direct earned premiums over the calendar year immediately preceding that program year. Federal compensation in any program year is capped at $100 billion (with insurers being liable for any amount that exceeds such cap), and no compensation is payable with respect to a terrorist act unless the aggregate industry losses relating to such act exceed $200 million. The Terrorism Insurance Program does not cover nuclear, biological, chemical or radiological attacks. Unless a borrower obtains separate coverage for events that do not meet the thresholds or other requirements above, such events will not be covered.

 

If the Terrorism Insurance Program is not reenacted after its expiration in 2027, premiums for terrorism insurance coverage will likely increase and the terms of such insurance policies may be materially amended to increase stated exclusions or to otherwise effectively decrease the scope of coverage available (perhaps

 

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to the point where it is effectively not available). In addition, to the extent that any insurance policies contain a “sunset clause” (i.e., clauses that void terrorism coverage if the federal insurance backstop program is not renewed), then such policies may cease to provide terrorism insurance upon the expiration of the Terrorism Insurance Program. We cannot assure you that the Terrorism Insurance Program or any successor program will create any long term changes in the availability and cost of such insurance. Moreover, future legislation, including regulations expected to be adopted by the Treasury Department pursuant to TRIPRA, may have a material effect on the availability of federal assistance in the terrorism insurance market. To the extent that uninsured or underinsured casualty losses occur with respect to the related mortgaged properties, losses on the mortgage loans may result. In addition, the failure to maintain such terrorism insurance may constitute a default under the related mortgage loan.

 

Some of the mortgage loans may not require the related borrower to maintain terrorism insurance. In addition, most of the mortgage loans contain limitations on the related borrower’s obligation to obtain terrorism insurance, such as (i) waiving the requirement that such borrower maintain terrorism insurance if such insurance is not available at commercially reasonable rates, (ii) providing that the related borrower is not required to spend in excess of a specified dollar amount (or in some cases, a specified multiple of what is spent on other insurance) in order to obtain such terrorism insurance, (iii) requiring coverage only for as long as the TRIPRA is in effect, or (iv) requiring coverage only for losses arising from domestic acts of terrorism or from terrorist acts certified by the federal government as “acts of terrorism” under the TRIPRA. See “Annex A-3—Description of the Top 15 Mortgage Loans” for a summary of the terrorism insurance requirements under each of the ten largest mortgage loans.

 

Other mortgaged properties securing mortgage loans may also be insured under a blanket policy or self-insured or insured by a sole tenant. See “—Risks Associated with Blanket Insurance Policies or Self-Insurance” below.

 

We cannot assure you that all of the mortgaged properties will be insured against the risks of terrorism and similar acts. As a result of any of the foregoing, the amount available to make distributions on your certificates could be reduced.

 

Risks Associated with Blanket Insurance Policies or Self-Insurance

 

Certain of the mortgaged properties are covered by blanket insurance policies, which also cover other properties of the related borrower or its affiliates (including certain properties in close proximity to the mortgaged properties). In the event that such policies are drawn on to cover losses on such other properties, the amount of insurance coverage available under such policies would thereby be reduced and could be insufficient to cover each mortgaged property’s insurable risks. In addition, with respect to some of the mortgaged properties, a sole or significant tenant is allowed to provide self-insurance against risks.

 

Additionally, if the mortgage loans that allow coverage under blanket insurance policies are part of a group of mortgage loans with related borrowers, then all of the related mortgaged properties may be covered under the same blanket policy, which may also cover other properties owned by affiliates of such borrowers.

 

Certain mortgaged properties may also be insured or self-insured by a sole or significant tenant, as further described under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Insurance Considerations”.

 

Condemnation of a Mortgaged Property May Adversely Affect Distributions on Certificates

 

From time to time, there may be condemnations pending or threatened against one or more of the mortgaged properties securing the mortgage loans. The proceeds payable in connection with a total condemnation may not be sufficient to restore the related mortgaged property or to satisfy the remaining indebtedness of the related mortgage loan. The occurrence of a partial condemnation may have a material adverse effect on the continued use of, or income generated by, the affected mortgaged property. Therefore, we cannot assure you that the occurrence of any condemnation will not have a negative impact upon distributions on your offered certificates.

 

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Limited Information Causes Uncertainty

 

Historical Information

 

Some of the mortgage loans that we intend to include in the issuing entity are secured in whole or in part by mortgaged properties for which limited or no historical operating information is available. As a result, you may find it difficult to analyze the historical performance of those mortgaged properties.

 

A mortgaged property may lack prior operating history or historical financial information because it is newly constructed or renovated, it is a recent acquisition by the related borrower or it is a single-tenant property that is subject to a triple net lease. In addition, a tenant’s lease may contain confidentiality provisions that restrict the sponsors’ access to or disclosure of such tenant’s financial information. The underwritten net cash flows and underwritten net operating income for such mortgaged properties are derived principally from current rent rolls or tenant leases and historical expenses, adjusted to account for inflation, significant occupancy increases and a market rate management fee. In some cases, underwritten net cash flows and underwritten net operating income for mortgaged properties are based all or in part on leases (or letters of intent) that are not yet in place (and may still be under negotiation) or on tenants that may have signed a lease (or letter of intent), or lease amendment expanding the leased space, but are not yet in occupancy and/or paying rent, which present certain risks described in “—Underwritten Net Cash Flow Could Be Based On Incorrect or Failed Assumptions” below.

 

See Annex A-1 for certain historical financial information relating to the mortgaged properties, including net operating income for the most recent reporting period and prior three (3) calendar years, to the extent available.

 

Ongoing Information

 

The primary source of ongoing information regarding the offered certificates, including information regarding the status of the related mortgage loans and any credit support for the offered certificates, will be the periodic reports delivered to you. See “Description of the Certificates—Reports to Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner; Certain Available Information”. We cannot assure you that any additional ongoing information regarding the offered certificates will be available through any other source. The limited nature of the available information in respect of the offered certificates may adversely affect their liquidity, even if a secondary market for the offered certificates does develop.

 

We are not aware of any source through which pricing information regarding the offered certificates will be generally available on an ongoing basis or on any particular date.

 

Underwritten Net Cash Flow Could Be Based On Incorrect or Failed Assumptions

 

As described under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Certain Terms of the Mortgage Loans”, underwritten net cash flow generally includes cash flow (including any cash flow from master leases) adjusted based on a number of assumptions used by the sponsors. We make no representation that the underwritten net cash flow set forth in this prospectus as of the cut-off date or any other date represents actual future net cash flows. For example, with respect to certain mortgage loans included in the issuing entity, the occupancy of the related mortgaged property reflects tenants that (i) may not have yet actually executed leases (or letters of intent), (ii) have signed leases but have not yet taken occupancy and/or are not paying full contractual rent, (iii) are seeking or may in the future seek to sublet all or a portion of their respective spaces, (iv) are “dark” tenants but paying rent, or (v) are affiliates of the related borrower and are leasing space pursuant to a master lease or a space lease. Similarly, with respect to certain mortgage loans included in the issuing entity, the underwritten net cash flow may be based on certain tenants that have not yet executed leases or that have signed leases but are not yet in place and/or are not yet paying rent, or have a signed lease or lease amendment expanding the leased space, but are not yet in occupancy in all or a portion of their space and/or paying rent, or may assume that future contractual rent steps (during some or all of the remaining term of a lease) have occurred. In many cases, co-tenancy provisions were assumed to be satisfied and vacant space was assumed to be occupied and space that was due to expire was assumed to have been re-let, in each case at market rates that may have exceeded current rent. You should review

 

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these and other similar assumptions and make your own determination of the appropriate assumptions to be used in determining underwritten net cash flow.

 

In addition, underwritten or adjusted cash flows, by their nature, are speculative and are based upon certain assumptions and projections. For example, as described under “Special Risks—Current Coronavirus Pandemic Has Adversely Affected the Global Economy and Will Likely Adversely Affect the Performance of the Mortgage Loans”, the assumptions and projections used to prepare underwritten information for the mortgage pool may not reflect any potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The failure of these assumptions or projections in whole or in part could cause the underwritten net operating income (calculated as described in “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Certain Terms of the Mortgage Loans”) to vary substantially from the actual net operating income of a mortgaged property.

 

In the event of the inaccuracy of any assumptions or projections use in connection with the calculation of underwritten net cash flow, the actual net cash flow could be significantly different (and, in some cases, may be materially less) than the underwritten net cash flow presented in this prospectus, and this would change other numerical information presented in this prospectus based on or derived from the underwritten net cash flow, such as the debt service coverage ratios or debt yield presented in this prospectus. We cannot assure you that any such assumptions or projections made with respect to any mortgaged property will, in fact, be consistent with that mortgaged property’s actual performance.

 

In addition, the debt service coverage ratios set forth in this prospectus for the mortgage loans and the mortgaged properties vary, and may vary substantially, from the debt service coverage ratios for the mortgage loans and the mortgaged properties as calculated pursuant to the definition of such ratios as set forth in the related mortgage loan documents. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Certain Calculations and Definitions” in this prospectus for additional information on certain of the mortgage loans in the issuing entity.

 

Frequent and Early Occurrence of Borrower Delinquencies and Defaults May Adversely Affect Your Investment

 

If you calculate the anticipated yield of your offered certificates based on a rate of default or amount of losses lower than that actually experienced on the mortgage loans and those additional losses result in a reduction of the total distributions on, or the certificate balance of, your offered certificates, your actual yield to maturity will be lower than expected and could be negative under certain extreme scenarios. The timing of any loss on a liquidated mortgage loan that results in a reduction of the total distributions on or the certificate balance of your offered certificates will also affect the actual yield to maturity of your offered certificates, even if the rate of defaults and severity of losses are consistent with your expectations. In general, the earlier a loss is borne by you, the greater the effect on your yield to maturity.

 

Delinquencies on the mortgage loans, if the delinquent amounts are not advanced, may result in shortfalls in distributions of interest and/or principal to the holders of the offered certificates for the current month. Furthermore, no interest will accrue on this shortfall during the period of time that the payment is delinquent. Additionally, in instances where the principal portion of any balloon payment scheduled with respect to a mortgage loan is collected by the master servicer following the end of the related collection period, no portion of the principal received on such payment will be passed through for distribution to the certificateholders or the RR interest owner until the subsequent distribution date, which may result in shortfalls in distributions of interest to the holders of the offered certificates in the following month. Furthermore, in such instances no provision is made for the master servicer or any other party to cover any such interest shortfalls that may occur as a result. In addition, if interest and/or principal advances and/or property protection advances are made with respect to a mortgage loan after a default and the related mortgage loan is thereafter worked out under terms that do not provide for the repayment of those advances in full at the time of the workout, then any reimbursements of those advances prior to the actual collection of the amount for which the advance was made may also result in shortfalls in distributions of principal to the holders of the offered certificates with certificate balances for the current month. Even if losses on the mortgage loans are not allocated to a particular class of offered certificates with certificate balances, the losses may affect the weighted average life and yield to maturity of that class of offered

 

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certificates. In the case of any material monetary or material non-monetary default, the special servicer may accelerate the maturity of the related mortgage loan, which could result in an acceleration of principal distributions to the certificateholders and the RR interest owner. The special servicer may also extend or modify a mortgage loan, which could result in a substantial delay in principal distributions to the certificateholders and the RR interest owner. In addition, losses on the mortgage loans, even if not allocated to a class of offered certificates with certificate balances, may result in a higher percentage ownership interest evidenced by those offered certificates in the remaining mortgage loans than would otherwise have resulted absent the loss. The consequent effect on the weighted average life and yield to maturity of the offered certificates will depend upon the characteristics of those remaining mortgage loans in the issuing entity.

 

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the aggregate number and size of delinquent loans in a given collection period may be significant, and the master servicer may determine that advances of payments on such mortgage loans are not or would not be recoverable or may not be able to make such advances given the severity of delinquencies (in this transaction or other transactions), which would result in shortfalls and losses on the certificates. See also “Risk FactorsSpecial Risks—Current Coronavirus Pandemic Has Adversely Affected the Global Economy and Will Likely Adversely Affect the Performance of the Mortgage Loans.

 

The Mortgage Loans Have Not Been Reviewed or Re-Underwritten by Us; Some Mortgage Loans May Not Have Complied With Another Originator’s Underwriting Criteria

 

Although the sponsors have conducted a review of the mortgage loans to be sold to us for this securitization transaction, we, as the depositor for this securitization transaction, have neither originated the mortgage loans nor conducted a review or re-underwriting of the mortgage loans. Instead, we have relied on the representations and warranties made by the applicable sponsor and the remedies for breach of a representation and warranty as described under “Description of the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreements“ and each sponsor’s description of its underwriting criteria described under “Transaction Parties—The Sponsors and Mortgage Loan Sellers—Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company—Goldman Originator’s Underwriting Guidelines and Processes”, “—Citi Real Estate Funding Inc.—CREFI’s Underwriting Guidelines and Processes”, “—JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association—JPMCB’s Underwriting Guidelines and Processes” and “—German American Capital Corporation—DB Originators’ Underwriting Guidelines and Processes.

 

A description of the review conducted by each sponsor for this securitization transaction is set forth under “Transaction Parties—The Sponsors and Mortgage Loan Sellers—Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company—Review of GSMC Mortgage Loans”, “—Citi Real Estate Funding Inc.—Review of CREFI Mortgage Loans”, “—JPMorgan Chase Bank, National AssociationReview of JPMCB Mortgage Loansand “—German American Capital Corporation—Review of GACC Mortgage Loans”.

 

The representations and warranties made by the sponsors may not cover all of the matters that one would review in underwriting a mortgage loan and you should not view them as a substitute for re-underwriting the mortgage loans. Furthermore, these representations and warranties in some respects represent an allocation of risk rather than a confirmed description of the mortgage loans. If we had re-underwritten the mortgage loans, it is possible that the re-underwriting process may have revealed problems with a mortgage loan not covered by a representation or warranty or may have revealed inaccuracies in the representations and warranties. See “—Other Risks Relating to the Certificates—The Sponsors May Not Make Required Repurchases or Substitutions of Defective Mortgage Loans or Pay Any Loss of Value Payment Sufficient to Cover All Losses on a Defective Mortgage Loan” below, and “Description of the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreements”.

 

As a result of the foregoing, you are advised and encouraged to make your own investment decision based on a careful review of the information set forth in this prospectus and your own view of the mortgage pool.

 

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Static Pool Data Would Not Be Indicative of the Performance of this Pool

 

As a result of the distinct nature of each pool of commercial mortgage loans, and the separate mortgage loans within the pool, this prospectus does not include disclosure concerning the delinquency and loss experience of static pools of periodic originations by any sponsor of assets of the type to be securitized (known as “static pool data”). In particular, static pool data showing a low level of delinquencies and defaults would not be indicative of the performance of this pool or any other pools of mortgage loans originated by the same sponsor or sponsors.

 

While there may be certain common factors affecting the performance and value of income-producing real properties in general, those factors do not apply equally to all income-producing real properties and, in many cases, there are unique factors that will affect the performance and/or value of a particular income-producing real property. Moreover, the effect of a given factor on a particular real property will depend on a number of variables, including but not limited to property type, geographic location, competition, sponsorship and other characteristics of the property and the related commercial mortgage loan. Each income-producing real property represents a separate and distinct business venture and, as a result, each of the mortgage loans requires a unique underwriting analysis. Furthermore, economic and other conditions affecting real properties, whether worldwide, national, regional or local, vary over time. The performance of a pool of mortgage loans originated and outstanding under a given set of economic conditions may vary significantly from the performance of an otherwise comparable mortgage pool originated and outstanding under a different set of economic conditions.

 

Therefore, you should evaluate this offering on the basis of the information set forth in this prospectus with respect to the mortgage loans, and not on the basis of any successful performance of other pools of securitized commercial mortgage loans.

 

Appraisals May Not Reflect Current or Future Market Value of Each Property

 

Appraisals were obtained with respect to each of the mortgaged properties at or about the time of origination of the applicable mortgage loan (or whole loan, if applicable) or at or around the time of the acquisition of the mortgage loan (or whole loan, if applicable) by the related originator or sponsor. See Annex A-1 for the dates of the latest appraisals for the mortgaged properties. We have not obtained new appraisals of the mortgaged properties or assigned new valuations to the mortgage loans in connection with the offering of the offered certificates. The market values of the mortgaged properties could have declined since the origination of the related mortgage loans.

 

In general, appraisals represent the analysis and opinion of qualified appraisers and are not guarantees of present or future value. One appraiser may reach a different conclusion than that of a different appraiser with respect to the same property. The appraisals seek to establish the amount a typically motivated buyer would pay a typically motivated seller and, in certain cases, may have taken into consideration the purchase price paid by the borrower. The amount could be significantly higher than the amount obtained from the sale of a mortgaged property in a distress or liquidation sale.

 

Information regarding the appraised values of the mortgaged properties (including loan-to-value ratios) presented in this prospectus is not intended to be a representation as to the past, present or future market values of the mortgaged properties. For example, in some cases, a borrower or its affiliate may have acquired the related mortgaged property for a price or otherwise for consideration in an amount that is less than the related appraised value specified on Annex A-1, including at a foreclosure sale or through acceptance of a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure. Historical operating results of the mortgaged properties used in these appraisals, as adjusted by various assumptions, estimates and subjective judgments on the part of the appraiser, may not be comparable to future operating results. In addition, certain appraisals may be based on extraordinary assumptions, including without limitation, that certain tenants are in-place and paying rent when such tenants have not yet taken occupancy or that certain renovations or property improvement plans have been completed. Such capital expenditures are not required and have not been reserved for under the Mortgage Loan documents, and we cannot assure you that they will be made. Additionally, certain appraisals with respect to mortgage loans secured by multiple mortgaged properties may have been conducted on a portfolio basis rather than on an individual property basis, and the sum of

 

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the values of the individual properties may be different from (and in some cases may be less than) the appraised value of the aggregate of such properties on a portfolio basis. In addition, other factors may impair the mortgaged properties’ value without affecting their current net operating income, including:

 

 

changes in governmental regulations, zoning or tax laws;

 

 

potential environmental or other legal liabilities;

 

 

the availability of refinancing; and

 

 

changes in interest rate levels.

 

In certain cases, appraisals may reflect “as-is” or other than “as-is” values. However, the appraised value reflected in this prospectus with respect to each mortgaged property, except as described under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Certain Calculations and Definitions”, reflects only the “as-is” value (or, in certain cases, may reflect the value other than “as-is” as a result of the satisfaction of the related conditions or assumptions unless otherwise specified), which may contain certain assumptions, such as future construction completion, projected re-tenanting or increased tenant occupancies. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Appraised Value”.

 

In addition, investors should be aware that the appraisals for the mortgaged properties were prepared prior to origination and generally have not been updated. Certain appraisals were prepared prior to the COVID-19 outbreak and do not account for the effects of the pandemic on the related mortgaged properties. In addition, more recent appraisals may not reflect the complete effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the related mortgaged properties as the cumulative impact of the pandemic may not be known for some time. Similarly, net operating income and occupancy information used in underwriting the mortgage loans may not reflect current conditions, and in particular, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, appraised values, net operating income, occupancy, and related metrics, such as loan-to-value ratios, debt service coverage ratios and debt yields, may not accurately reflect the current conditions at the mortgaged properties.

 

Additionally, with respect to the appraisals setting forth assumptions, particularly those setting forth extraordinary assumptions, as to the “as-is” and other than “as-is” values, we cannot assure you that those assumptions are or will be accurate or that the “as-stabilized” value will be the value of the related mortgaged property at the indicated stabilization date or at maturity or anticipated repayment date. Any engineering report, site inspection or appraisal represents only the analysis of the individual consultant, engineer or inspector preparing such report at the time of such report, and may not reveal all necessary or desirable repairs, maintenance and capital improvement items. See “Transaction Parties—The Sponsors and Mortgage Loan Sellers—Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company—Goldman Originator’s Underwriting Guidelines and Processes”, “—Citi Real Estate Funding Inc.—CREFI’s Underwriting Guidelines and Processes”, “—JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association—JPMCB’s Underwriting Guidelines and Processesand “—German American Capital Corporation—DB Originators’ Underwriting Guidelines and Processes” for additional information regarding the appraisals. We cannot assure you that the information set forth in this prospectus regarding the appraised values or loan-to-value ratios accurately reflects past, present or future market values of the mortgaged properties or the amount that would be realized upon a sale of the related mortgaged property.

 

Seasoned Mortgage Loans Present Additional Risk of Repayment

 

Certain of the mortgage loans are seasoned mortgage loans. For example, with respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay (6.9%), 711 Fifth Avenue (5.5%), Kings Plaza (2.8%), 4 West 58th Street (2.8%), Redmond Town Center (2.8%), Best Western Plus Carriage Inn (1.9%), White Oak Crossing (1.8%), JW Marriott Nashville (1.8%) and Willoughby Commons (1.8%) mortgage loans, the related mortgage loans were originated 9 to 12 months prior to the cut-off date. There are a number of risks associated with seasoned mortgage loans that are not present, or are present to a lesser degree, with more recently originated mortgage loans.

 

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For example:

 

 

property values and surrounding areas have likely changed since origination; origination standards at the time the mortgage loans were originated may have been different than current origination standards;

 

 

the business circumstances and financial condition of the related borrowers and tenants may have changed since the mortgage loans were originated;

 

 

the environmental circumstances at the mortgaged properties may have changed since the mortgage loans were originated;

 

 

the physical condition of the mortgaged properties or improvements may have changed since origination; and

 

 

the circumstances of the mortgaged properties, the borrower and the tenants may have changed in other respects since the mortgage loans were originated.

 

In addition, any seasoned mortgage loan may not satisfy all of the related sponsor’s underwriting standards. See “Transaction PartiesThe Sponsors and Mortgage Loan Sellers”.

 

The Performance of a Mortgage Loan and Its Related Mortgaged Property Depends in Part on Who Controls the Borrower and Mortgaged Property

 

The operation and performance of a mortgage loan (or whole loan) will depend in part on the identity of the persons or entities who control the borrower and the mortgaged property. The performance of a mortgage loan (or whole loan) may be adversely affected if control of a borrower changes, which may occur, for example, by means of transfers of direct or indirect ownership interests in the borrower, or if the mortgage loan (or whole loan) is assigned to and assumed by another person or entity along with a transfer of the property to that person or entity.

 

Many of the mortgage loans generally place certain restrictions on the transfer and/or pledging of general partnership and managing member equity interests in a borrower, such as specific percentage or control limitations, although some have current or permit future mezzanine or subordinate debt. We cannot assure you the ownership of any of the borrowers would not change during the term of the related mortgage loan and result in a material adverse effect on your certificates. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Additional Indebtedness and “—Certain Terms of the Mortgage Loans—’Due-On-Sale’ and ‘Due-On-Encumbrance’ Provisions”.

 

The Borrower’s Form of Entity May Cause Special Risks

 

The borrowers are legal entities rather than individuals. Mortgage loans made to legal entities may entail greater risks of loss than those associated with mortgage loans made to individuals. For example, a legal entity, as opposed to an individual, may be more inclined to seek legal protection from its creditors under the bankruptcy laws. Unlike individuals involved in bankruptcies, most entities generally, but not in all cases, do not have personal assets and creditworthiness at stake.

 

The terms of certain of the mortgage loans require that the borrowers be single-purpose entities and, in most cases, such borrowers’ organizational documents or the terms of the mortgage loans limit their activities to the ownership of only the related mortgaged property or mortgaged properties and limit the borrowers’ ability to incur additional indebtedness. Such provisions are designed to mitigate the possibility that the borrower’s financial condition would be adversely impacted by factors unrelated to the related mortgaged property and mortgage loan. Such borrower may also have previously owned property other than the related mortgaged property or may be a so-called “recycled” single-purpose entity that previously had other business activities and liabilities. However, we cannot assure you that such borrowers have in the past complied, and will comply, with such requirements, and in some cases unsecured debt exists and/or is allowed in the future. Furthermore, in many cases such borrowers are not required to observe all

 

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covenants and conditions which typically are required in order for such borrowers to be viewed under standard rating agency criteria as “single purpose entities”.

 

Although a borrower may currently be a single purpose entity, in certain cases the borrowers were not originally formed as single purpose entities, but at origination of the related mortgage loan (or whole loan, as applicable) their organizational documents were amended. That borrower may have previously owned property other than the related mortgaged property and may not have observed all covenants that typically are required to consider a borrower a “single purpose entity” and thus may have liabilities arising from events prior to becoming a single purpose entity.

 

The organizational documents of a borrower or the direct or indirect managing partner or member of a borrower may also contain requirements that there be one or two independent directors, managers or trustees (depending on the entity form of such borrower) whose vote is required before the borrower files a voluntary bankruptcy or insolvency petition or otherwise institutes insolvency proceedings. Generally, but not always, the independent directors, managers or trustees may only be replaced with certain other independent successors. Although the requirement of having independent directors, managers or trustees is designed to mitigate the risk of a voluntary bankruptcy filing by a solvent borrower, a borrower could file for bankruptcy without obtaining the consent of its independent director(s) (and we cannot assure you that such bankruptcy would be dismissed as an unauthorized filing), and in any case the independent directors, managers or trustees may determine that a bankruptcy filing is an appropriate course of action to be taken by such borrower. Although the independent directors, managers or trustees generally owe no fiduciary duties to entities other than the borrower itself, such determination might take into account the interests and financial condition of such borrower’s parent entities and such parent entities’ other subsidiaries in addition to those of the borrower. Consequently, the financial distress of an affiliate of a borrower might increase the likelihood of a bankruptcy filing by a borrower.

 

The bankruptcy of a borrower, or a general partner or managing member of a borrower, may impair the ability of the lender to enforce its rights and remedies under the related mortgage loan. Certain of the mortgage loans have been made to single purpose limited partnerships that have a general partner or general partners that are not themselves single purpose entities. Such loans are subject to additional bankruptcy risk. The organizational documents of the general partner in such cases do not limit it to acting as the general partner of the partnership. Accordingly there is a greater risk that the general partner may become insolvent for reasons unrelated to the mortgaged property. The bankruptcy of a general partner may dissolve the partnership under applicable state law. In addition, even if the partnership itself is not insolvent, actions by the partnership and/or a bankrupt general partner that are outside the ordinary course of their business, such as refinancing the related mortgage loan, may require prior approval of the bankruptcy court in the general partner’s bankruptcy case. The proceedings required to resolve these issues may be costly and time-consuming.

 

Any borrower, even an entity structured as a single purpose entity, as an owner of real estate, will be subject to certain potential liabilities and risks as an owner of real estate. We cannot assure you that any borrower will not file for bankruptcy protection or that creditors of a borrower or a corporate or individual general partner or managing member of a borrower will not initiate a bankruptcy or similar proceeding against such borrower or corporate or individual general partner or managing member.

 

Certain borrowers’ organizational documents or the terms of certain mortgage loans permit an affiliated property manager to maintain a custodial account on behalf of such borrower and certain affiliates of such borrower into which funds available to such borrower under the terms of the related mortgage loans and funds of such affiliates are held, but which funds are and will continue to be separately accounted for as to each item of income and expense for each related mortgaged property and each related borrower. A custodial account structure for affiliated entities, while common among certain REITs, institutions or independent owners of multiple properties, presents a risk for consolidation of the assets of such affiliates as commingling of funds is a factor a court may consider in considering a request by other creditors for substantive consolidation. Substantive consolidation is an equitable remedy that could result in an otherwise solvent company becoming subject to the bankruptcy proceedings of an insolvent affiliate, making its assets available to repay the debts of affiliated companies. A court has the discretion to order substantive consolidation in whole or in part and may include non-debtor affiliates of the bankrupt entity in

 

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the proceedings. In particular, consolidation may be ordered when corporate funds are commingled and used for a principal’s personal purposes, inadequate records of transfers are made and corporate entities are deemed an alter ego of a principal. Strict adherence to maintaining separate books and records, avoiding commingling of assets and otherwise maintaining corporate policies designed to preserve the separateness of corporate assets and liabilities make it less likely that a court would order substantive consolidation, but we cannot assure you that the related borrowers, property managers or affiliates will comply with these requirements as set forth in the related mortgage loans.

 

Furthermore, with respect to any affiliated borrowers, creditors of a common parent in bankruptcy may seek to consolidate the assets of such borrowers with those of the parent. Consolidation of the assets of such borrowers would likely have an adverse effect on the funds available to make distributions on your certificates, and may lead to a downgrade, withdrawal or qualification of the ratings of your certificates.

 

See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Loan Purpose; Default History, Bankruptcy Issues and Other Proceedings” and “Certain Legal Aspects of Mortgage Loans—Bankruptcy Laws”.

 

In addition, borrowers may own a mortgaged property as a Delaware statutory trust or as tenants-in-common. Delaware statutory trusts may be restricted in their ability to actively operate a property, and in the case of a mortgaged property that is owned by a Delaware statutory trust or by tenants-in-common, there is a risk that obtaining the consent of the holders of the beneficial interests in the Delaware statutory trust or the consent of the tenants-in-common will be time consuming and cause delays with respect to the taking of certain actions by or on behalf of the borrower, including with respect to the related mortgaged property. See “—Tenancies-in-Common May Hinder Recovery” below. See also “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Mortgage Pool Characteristics—Tenancies-in-Common or Diversified Ownership”.

 

In addition, certain of the mortgage loans may have borrowers that are wholly or partially (directly or indirectly) owned by one or more crowd funding investor groups or other diversified ownership structures. Investments in the commercial real estate market through crowd funding investor groups are a relatively recent development and there may be certain unanticipated risks to this new ownership structure which may adversely affect the related mortgage loan. Typically, the crowd funding investor group is made up of a large number of individual investors who invest relatively small amounts in the group pursuant to a securities offering. With respect to an equity investment in the borrower, the crowd funding investor group in turn purchases a stake in the borrower. Accordingly, equity in the borrower is indirectly held by the individual investors in the crowd funding group. We cannot assure you that either the crowd funding investor group or the individual investors in the crowd funding investor group or other diversified ownership structure have relevant expertise in the commercial real estate market. Additionally, crowd funding investor groups are required to comply with various securities regulations related to offerings of securities and we cannot assure you that any enforcement action or legal proceeding regarding failure to comply with such securities regulations would not delay enforcement of the related mortgage loan. Furthermore, we cannot assure you that a bankruptcy proceeding by the crowd funding investor group or other diversified ownership structure will not delay enforcement of the related mortgage loan or otherwise impair the borrower’s ability to operate the related mortgaged property. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Mortgage Pool Characteristics—Tenancies-in-Common or Diversified Ownership”. See “—Litigation Regarding the Mortgaged Properties or Borrowers May Impair Your Distributions”, “—Frequent and Early Occurrence of Borrower Delinquencies and Defaults May Adversely Affect Your Investment” and “—The Performance of a Mortgage Loan and Its Related Mortgaged Property Depends in Part on Who Controls the Borrower and Mortgaged Property”.

 

See representation and warranty number 31 on Annex D-1, representation and warranty number 31 on Annex E-1 and representation and warranty number 33 on Annex F-1 and any identified exceptions to those representations and warranties, if any, on Annex D-2, Annex E-2, Annex E-3 and Annex F-2, respectively, for additional information.

 

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A Bankruptcy Proceeding May Result in Losses and Delays in Realizing on the Mortgage Loans

 

Numerous statutory provisions, including the Bankruptcy Code and state laws affording relief to debtors, may interfere with and delay the ability of a secured mortgage lender to obtain payment of a loan, to realize upon collateral and/or to enforce a deficiency judgment. For example, under the Bankruptcy Code, virtually all actions (including foreclosure actions and deficiency judgment proceedings) are automatically stayed upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition, and, often, no interest or principal payments are made during the course of the bankruptcy proceeding. Also, under federal bankruptcy law, the filing of a petition in bankruptcy by or on behalf of a junior lien holder may stay the senior lender from taking action to foreclose out such junior lien. Certain of the mortgage loans have sponsors that have previously filed bankruptcy and we cannot assure you that such sponsors will not be more likely than other sponsors to utilize their rights in bankruptcy in the event of any threatened action by the mortgagee to enforce its rights under the related mortgage loan documents. As a result, the issuing entity’s recovery with respect to borrowers in bankruptcy proceedings may be significantly delayed, and the aggregate amount ultimately collected may be substantially less than the amount owed. See “—Other Financings or Ability To Incur Other Indebtedness Entails Risk“ below, “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Loan Purpose; Default History, Bankruptcy Issues and Other Proceedings” and “Certain Legal Aspects of Mortgage Loans—Bankruptcy Laws”.

 

Additionally, the courts of any state may refuse the foreclosure of a mortgage or deed of trust when an acceleration of the indebtedness would be inequitable or unjust or the circumstances would render the action unconscionable. See “Certain Legal Aspects of Mortgage Loans—Foreclosure”.

 

See also “—Performance of the Mortgage Loans Will Be Highly Dependent on the Performance of Tenants and Tenant Leases—Tenant Bankruptcy Could Result in a Rejection of the Related Lease” above.

 

Litigation Regarding the Mortgaged Properties or Borrowers May Impair Your Distributions

 

There may be (and there may exist from time to time) pending or threatened legal proceedings against, or disputes with, the borrowers, the borrower sponsors and the managers of the mortgaged properties and their respective affiliates arising out of their ordinary business. We have not undertaken a search for all legal proceedings that relate to the borrowers, borrower sponsors or managers for the mortgaged properties and their respective affiliates. Potential investors are advised and encouraged to perform their own searches related to such matters to the extent relevant to their investment decision. Any such litigation or dispute may materially impair distributions to certificateholders and the RR interest owner if borrowers must use property income to pay judgments, legal fees or litigation costs. We cannot assure you that any litigation or dispute or any settlement of any litigation or dispute will not have a material adverse effect on your investment.

 

Additionally, a borrower or a principal of a borrower or affiliate may have been a party to a bankruptcy, foreclosure, litigation or other proceeding, particularly against a lender, or has been convicted of a crime in the past. In addition, certain of the borrower sponsors, property managers, affiliates of any of the foregoing and/or entities controlled thereby have been a party to bankruptcy proceedings, mortgage loan defaults and restructures, discounted payoffs, foreclosure proceedings or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure transactions, or other material proceedings (including criminal proceedings) in the past, whether or not related to the mortgaged property securing a mortgage loan in this securitization transaction. In some cases, mortgaged properties securing certain of the mortgage loans may have previously secured other loans that had been in default, restructured or the subject of a discounted payoff, foreclosure or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure.

 

Certain of the borrower sponsors may have a history of litigation or other proceedings against their lender, in some cases involving various parties to a securitization transaction. We cannot assure you that the borrower sponsors that have engaged in litigation or other proceedings in the past will not commence action against the issuing entity in the future upon any attempt by the special servicer to enforce the mortgage loan documents. Any such actions by the borrower or borrower sponsor may result in significant expense and potential loss to the issuing entity and a shortfall in funds available to make payments on the offered certificates. In addition, certain principals or borrower sponsors may have in the past been convicted of, or pled guilty to, a felony. We cannot assure you that the borrower or principal will not be more likely than other borrowers or principals to avail itself or cause a borrower to avail itself of its legal rights, under the

 

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Bankruptcy Code or otherwise, in the event of an action or threatened action by the lender or its servicer to enforce the related mortgage loan documents, or otherwise conduct its operations in a manner that is in the best interests of the lender and/or the mortgaged property. We cannot assure you that any such proceedings or actions will not have a material adverse effect upon distributions on your certificates. Further, borrowers, principals of borrowers, property managers and affiliates of such parties may, in the future, be involved in bankruptcy proceedings, foreclosure proceedings or other material proceedings (including criminal proceedings), whether or not related to the mortgage loans. We cannot assure you that any such proceedings will not negatively impact a borrower’s or borrower sponsor’s ability to meet its obligations under the related mortgage loan and, as a result could have a material adverse effect upon your certificates.

 

Often it is difficult to confirm the identity of owners of all of the equity in a borrower, which means that past issues may not be discovered as to such owners. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Litigation and Other Considerations and —Loan Purpose; Default History, Bankruptcy Issues and Other Proceedings” for additional information on certain mortgage loans in the issuing entity. However, we cannot assure you that there are no undisclosed bankruptcy proceedings, foreclosure proceedings, deed-in-lieu-of-foreclosure transaction and/or mortgage loan workout matters that involved one or more mortgage loans or mortgaged properties, and/or a guarantor, borrower sponsor or other party to a mortgage loan.

 

In addition, in the event the owner of a borrower experiences financial problems, we cannot assure you that such owner would not attempt to take actions with respect to the mortgaged property that may adversely affect the borrower’s ability to fulfill its obligations under the related mortgage loan. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Litigation and Other Considerations” for information regarding litigation matters with respect to certain mortgage loans.

 

Other Financings or Ability To Incur Other Indebtedness Entails Risk

 

When a borrower (or its constituent members) also has one or more other outstanding loans (even if they are pari passu, subordinated, mezzanine, preferred equity or unsecured loans or another type of equity pledge), the issuing entity is subjected to additional risk such as:

 

 

the borrower (or its constituent members) may have difficulty servicing and repaying multiple financings;

 

 

the existence of other financings will generally also make it more difficult for the borrower to obtain refinancing of the related mortgage loan (or whole loan, if applicable) or sell the related mortgaged property and may thereby jeopardize repayment of the mortgage loan (or whole loan, if applicable);

 

 

the need to service additional financings may reduce the cash flow available to the borrower to operate and maintain the mortgaged property and the value of the mortgaged property may decline as a result;

 

 

if a borrower (or its constituent members) defaults on its mortgage loan and/or any other financing, actions taken by other lenders such as a suit for collection, foreclosure or an involuntary petition for bankruptcy against the borrower could impair the security available to the issuing entity, including the mortgaged property, or stay the issuing entity’s ability to foreclose during the course of the bankruptcy case;

 

 

the bankruptcy of another lender also may operate to stay foreclosure by the issuing entity; and

 

 

the issuing entity may also be subject to the costs and administrative burdens of involvement in foreclosure or bankruptcy proceedings or related litigation.

 

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Although the companion loans related to a serviced whole loan and any non-serviced mortgage loan are not assets of the issuing entity, each related borrower is still obligated to make interest and principal payments on such companion loans. As a result, the issuing entity is subject to additional risks, including:

 

 

the risk that the necessary maintenance of the related mortgaged property could be deferred to allow the borrower to pay the required debt service on these other obligations and that the value of the mortgaged property may fall as a result; and

 

 

the risk that it may be more difficult for the borrower to refinance these loans or to sell the related mortgaged property for purposes of making any balloon payment on the entire balance of such loans and the related additional debt at maturity or anticipated repayment date.

 

With respect to mezzanine financing (if any), while a mezzanine lender has no security interest in the related mortgaged properties, a default under a mezzanine loan could cause a change in control of the related borrower. With respect to mortgage loans that permit mezzanine financing, the relative rights of the mortgagee and the related mezzanine lender will generally be set forth in an intercreditor agreement, which agreements typically provide that the rights of the mezzanine lender (including the right to payment) against the borrower and mortgaged property are subordinate to the rights of the mortgage lender and that the mezzanine lender may not take any enforcement action against the mortgage borrower and mortgaged property.

 

In addition, the mortgage loan documents related to certain mortgage loans may have or permit future “preferred equity” structures, where one or more special limited partners or members receive a preferred return in exchange for an infusion of capital or other type of equity pledge that may require payments of a specified return or of excess cash flow. Such arrangements can present risks that resemble mezzanine debt, including dilution of the borrower’s equity in the mortgaged property, stress on the cash flow in the form of a preferred return or excess cash payments, and/or potential changes in the management of the related mortgaged property in the event the preferred return is not satisfied.

 

Additionally, the terms of certain mortgage loans permit or require the borrowers to post letters of credit and/or surety bonds for the benefit of the related mortgage loan, which may constitute a contingent reimbursement obligation of the related borrower or an affiliate. The issuing bank or surety will not typically agree to subordination and standstill protection benefiting the mortgagee.

 

In addition, borrowers under most of the mortgage loans are generally permitted to incur trade payables and equipment financing, which may not be limited or may be significant, in order to operate the related mortgaged properties. Also, with respect to certain mortgage loans the related borrower either has incurred or is permitted to incur unsecured debt from an affiliate of either the borrower or the borrower sponsor. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Additional Indebtedness—Other Unsecured Indebtedness”.

 

For additional information, see “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Additional Indebtedness” and “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Servicing of the Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans”.

 

Tenancies-in-Common May Hinder Recovery

 

Certain of the mortgage loans included in the issuing entity have borrowers that own the related mortgaged properties as tenants-in-common. In general, with respect to a tenant-in-common ownership structure, each tenant-in-common owns an undivided share in the property and if such tenant-in-common desires to sell its interest in the property (and is unable to find a buyer or otherwise needs to force a partition) the tenant-in-common has the ability to request that a court order a sale of the property and distribute the proceeds to each tenant in common proportionally. As a result, if a tenant-in-common that has not waived its right of partition or similar right exercises a right of partition, the related mortgage loan may be subject to prepayment. The bankruptcy, dissolution or action for partition by one or more of the tenants-in-common could result in an early repayment of the related mortgage loan, significant delay in recovery against the tenant-in-common borrowers, particularly if the tenant-in-common borrowers file for bankruptcy separately or in series (because each time a tenant-in-common borrower files for bankruptcy, the bankruptcy court stay will be reinstated), a material impairment in property management and a

 

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substantial decrease in the amount recoverable upon the related mortgage loan. Not all tenants-in-common under the mortgage loans will be single purpose entities. Each tenant-in-common borrower has waived its right to partition, reducing the risk of partition. However, we cannot assure you that, if challenged, this waiver would be enforceable. In addition, in some cases, the related mortgage loan documents may provide for full recourse (or in an amount equal to its pro rata share of the debt) to the related tenant-in-common borrower or the guarantor if a tenant-in-common files for partition.

 

Risks Relating to Enforceability of Cross-Collateralization

 

Cross-collateralization arrangements may be terminated in certain circumstances under the terms of the related mortgage loan documents. Cross-collateralization arrangements whereby multiple borrowers grant their respective mortgaged properties as security for one or more mortgage loans could be challenged as fraudulent conveyances by the creditors or the bankruptcy estate of any of the related borrowers.

 

Among other things, a legal challenge to the granting of the liens may focus on the benefits realized by that borrower from the respective mortgage loan proceeds, as well as the overall cross-collateralization. If a court were to conclude that the granting of the liens was an avoidable fraudulent conveyance, that court could subordinate all or part of the mortgage loan to other debt of that borrower, recover prior payments made on that mortgage loan, or take other actions such as invalidating the mortgage loan or the mortgages securing the cross-collateralization. See “Certain Legal Aspects of Mortgage Loans—Bankruptcy Laws”.

 

In addition, when multiple real properties secure a mortgage loan, the amount of the mortgage encumbering any particular one of those properties may be less than the full amount of the related aggregate mortgage loan indebtedness, to minimize recording tax. This mortgage amount is generally established at 100% to 150% of the appraised value or allocated loan amount for the mortgaged property and will limit the extent to which proceeds from the property will be available to offset declines in value of the other properties securing the same mortgage loan.

 

See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Mortgage Pool Characteristics” for a description of any mortgage loans that are cross-collateralized and cross-defaulted with each other or that are secured by multiple properties owned by multiple borrowers.

 

Risks Relating to Enforceability of Yield Maintenance Charges, Prepayment Premiums or Defeasance Provisions

 

Provisions requiring yield maintenance charges, prepayment premiums or lockout periods may not be enforceable in some states and under federal bankruptcy law. Provisions requiring prepayment premiums or yield maintenance charges also may be interpreted as constituting the collection of interest for usury purposes. Accordingly, we cannot assure you that the obligation to pay a yield maintenance charge or prepayment premium will be enforceable. Also, we cannot assure you that foreclosure proceeds will be sufficient to pay an enforceable yield maintenance charge or prepayment premium.

 

Additionally, although the collateral substitution provisions related to defeasance do not have the same effect on the certificateholders and the RR interest owner as prepayment, we cannot assure you that a court would not interpret those provisions as the equivalent of a yield maintenance charge or prepayment premium. In certain jurisdictions those collateral substitution provisions might therefore be deemed unenforceable or usurious under applicable law or public policy.

 

Risks Associated with One Action Rules

 

Several states (such as California) have laws that prohibit more than one “judicial action” to enforce a mortgage obligation, and some courts have construed the term “judicial action” broadly. Accordingly, the special servicer will be required to obtain advice of counsel prior to enforcing any of the issuing entity’s rights under any of the mortgage loans that include mortgaged properties where a “one action” rule could be applicable. In the case of a multi property mortgage loan which is secured by mortgaged properties located in multiple states, the special servicer may be required to foreclose first on properties located in states where “one action” rules apply (and where non judicial foreclosure is permitted) before foreclosing on

 

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properties located in states where judicial foreclosure is the only permitted method of foreclosure. See “Certain Legal Aspects of Mortgage Loans—Foreclosure”.

 

State Law Limitations on Assignments of Leases and Rents May Entail Risks

 

Generally mortgage loans included in an issuing entity secured by mortgaged properties that are subject to leases typically will be secured by an assignment of leases and rents pursuant to which the related borrower (or with respect to any indemnity deed of trust structure, the related property owner) assigns to the lender its right, title and interest as landlord under the leases of the related mortgaged properties, and the income derived from those leases, as further security for the related mortgage loan, while retaining a license to collect rents for so long as there is no default. If the borrower defaults, the license terminates and the lender is entitled to collect rents. Some state laws may require that the lender take possession of the related property and obtain a judicial appointment of a receiver before becoming entitled to collect the rents. In addition, if bankruptcy or similar proceedings are commenced by or in respect of the borrower, the lender’s ability to collect the rents may be adversely affected. In particular, with respect to properties that are master leased, state law may provide that the lender will not have a perfected security interest in the underlying rents (even if covered by an assignment of leases and rents), unless there is also a mortgage on the master tenant’s leasehold interest. Such a mortgage is not typically obtained. See “Certain Legal Aspects of Mortgage Loans—Leases and Rents” and “—Bankruptcy Laws”.

 

Various Other Laws Could Affect the Exercise of Lender’s Rights

 

The laws of the jurisdictions in which the mortgaged properties are located (which laws may vary substantially) govern many of the legal aspects of the mortgage loans. These laws may affect the ability to foreclose on, and, in turn the ability to realize value from, the mortgaged properties securing the mortgage loans. For example, state law determines:

 

 

what proceedings are required for foreclosure;

 

 

whether the borrower and any foreclosed junior lienors may redeem the property and the conditions under which these rights of redemption may be exercised;

 

 

whether and to what extent recourse to the borrower is permitted; and

 

 

what rights junior mortgagees have and whether the amount of fees and interest that lenders may charge is limited.

 

In addition, the laws of some jurisdictions may render certain provisions of the mortgage loans unenforceable or subject to limitations which may affect lender’s rights under the mortgage loans. Delays in liquidations of defaulted mortgage loans and shortfalls in amounts realized upon liquidation as a result of the application of these laws may create delays and shortfalls in payments to certificateholders and the RR interest owner. See “Certain Legal Aspects of Mortgage Loans”.

 

For example, Florida statutes render unenforceable provisions that allow for acceleration and other unilateral modifications solely as a result of a property owner entering into an agreement for a property-assessed clean energy (“PACE”) financing. Consequently, given that certain remedies in connection therewith are not enforceable in Florida, we cannot assure you that any borrower owning assets in Florida will not obtain PACE financing notwithstanding any prohibition on such financing set forth in the related mortgage loan documents. See “Certain Legal Aspects of Mortgage Loans”.

 

The Absence of Lockboxes Entails Risks That Could Adversely Affect Distributions on Your Certificates

 

Certain of the mortgage loans may not presently require the related borrower to cause rent and other payments to be made into a lockbox account maintained on behalf of the mortgagee, although some of those mortgage loans do provide for a springing lockbox. If rental payments are not required to be made directly into a lockbox account, there is a risk that the borrower will divert such funds for other purposes.

 

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Risks of Anticipated Repayment Date Loans

 

Each of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay mortgage loan (6.9%) and the Cambridge Crossing mortgage loan (2.3%) provides that, if after a certain date (referred to as the anticipated repayment date) the related borrower has not prepaid the related mortgage loan in full, any principal outstanding after that anticipated repayment date will accrue interest at an increased interest rate rather than the related stated mortgage loan rate. Generally, from and after the anticipated repayment date (except as otherwise described in connection with the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay mortgage loan under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Certain Terms of the Mortgage Loans—ARD Loans”), cash flow in excess of that required for debt service, the funding of reserves and certain approved operating expenses with respect to the related mortgaged property will be applied toward the payment of principal (without payment of a yield maintenance charge) of such mortgage loan (and any related companion loan) until its principal balance has been reduced to zero. Although these provisions may create an incentive for the related borrower to repay such mortgage loan in full on its anticipated repayment date, a substantial payment would be required and the related borrower has no obligation to do so. While interest at the initial mortgage rate continues to accrue and be payable on a current basis on the subject mortgage loan after its anticipated repayment date, the payment of excess interest will be deferred (except as otherwise described in connection with the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay mortgage loan under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Certain Terms of the Mortgage Loans—ARD Loans”) and will be required to be paid only after the outstanding principal balance of such mortgage loan (and any related companion loan) has been paid in full, at which time the excess interest that has been deferred, to the extent actually collected, will be paid to the holders of the Class S certificates and the VRR interest owners, neither of which are offered by this prospectus. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Certain Terms of the Mortgage Loans—ARD Loans” and “Description of the Certificates—Distributions—Excess Interest”.

 

Borrower May Be Unable To Repay Remaining Principal Balance on Maturity Date or Anticipated Repayment Date; Longer Amortization Schedules and Interest-Only Provisions Increase Risk

 

Mortgage loans with substantial remaining principal balances at their stated maturity date or anticipated repayment date, as applicable, involve greater risk than fully-amortizing mortgage loans. This is because the borrower may be unable to repay the mortgage loan at that time. In addition, fully amortizing mortgage loans which may pay interest on an “actual/360” basis but have fixed monthly payments may, in effect, have a small balloon payment due at maturity or anticipated repayment date.

 

All of the mortgage loans have amortization schedules that are significantly longer than their respective terms to maturity or anticipated repayment date, as applicable, and many of the mortgage loans require only payments of interest for part or all of their respective terms. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Certain Terms of the Mortgage Loans—Due Dates; Mortgage Rates; Calculations of Interest”. A longer amortization schedule or an interest-only provision in a mortgage loan will result in a higher amount of principal outstanding under the mortgage loan at any particular time, including at the maturity date of the mortgage loan, than would have otherwise been the case had a shorter amortization schedule been used or had the mortgage loan had a shorter interest-only period or not included an interest-only provision at all. That higher principal amount outstanding could both (i) make it more difficult for the related borrower to make the required balloon payment at maturity or anticipated repayment date and (ii) lead to increased losses for the issuing entity either during the loan term or at maturity or anticipated repayment date if the mortgage loan becomes a defaulted mortgage loan.

 

A borrower’s ability to repay a mortgage loan (or whole loan) on its stated maturity date or anticipated repayment date, as applicable, typically will depend upon its ability either to refinance the mortgage loan (or whole loan) or to sell the mortgaged property at a price sufficient to permit repayment. A borrower’s ability to achieve either of these goals will be affected by a number of factors, including:

 

 

the availability of, and competition for, credit for commercial or multifamily real estate projects, which fluctuate over time;

 

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the prevailing interest rates;

 

 

the net operating income generated by the mortgaged property;

 

 

the fair market value of the related mortgaged property;

 

 

the borrower’s equity in the related mortgaged property;

 

 

significant tenant rollover at the related mortgaged properties (see “—Retail Properties Have Special Risks“ and “—Office Properties Have Special Risks” above);

 

 

the borrower’s financial condition;

 

 

the operating history and occupancy level of the mortgaged property;

 

 

reductions in applicable government assistance/rent subsidy programs;

 

 

the tax laws; and

 

 

prevailing general and regional economic conditions.

 

With respect to any mortgage loan that is part of a whole loan, the risks relating to balloon payment obligations are enhanced by the existence and amount of any related companion loans.

 

None of the sponsors, any party to the pooling and servicing agreement or any other person will be under any obligation to refinance any mortgage loan. However, in order to maximize recoveries on defaulted mortgage loans, the pooling and servicing agreement permits the special servicer (and each pooling and servicing agreement governing the servicing of a non-serviced whole loan may permit the related special servicer) to extend and modify mortgage loans in a manner consistent with the servicing standard, subject to the limitations described under “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Realization Upon Mortgage Loans” and —Modifications, Waivers and Amendments”.

 

Neither the master servicer nor the special servicer will have the ability to extend or modify a non-serviced mortgage loan because such mortgage loan is being serviced by a master servicer or the special servicer pursuant to the pooling and servicing agreement governing the servicing of the applicable non-serviced whole loan. See “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Servicing of the Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans”.

 

We cannot assure you that any extension or modification will increase the present value of recoveries in a given case. Whether or not losses are ultimately sustained, any delay in collection of a balloon payment that would otherwise be distributable on your certificates, whether such delay is due to borrower default or to modification of the related mortgage loan, will likely extend the weighted average life of your certificates.

 

In addition, compliance with legal requirements, such as the credit risk retention regulations under the Dodd-Frank Act, could cause commercial real estate lenders to tighten their lending standards and reduce the availability of debt financing for commercial real estate borrowers. This, in turn, may adversely affect the borrower’s ability to refinance the mortgage loans or sell the mortgaged property on the stated maturity date. We cannot assure you that each borrower under a balloon loan will have the ability to repay the principal balance of such mortgage loan on the related maturity date or anticipated repayment date, as applicable.

 

See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Mortgage Pool Characteristics”.

 

Risks Related to Ground Leases and Other Leasehold Interests

 

With respect to certain mortgaged properties, the encumbered interest will be characterized as a “fee interest” if (i) the borrower has a fee interest in all or substantially all of the mortgaged property (provided

 

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that if the borrower has a leasehold interest in any portion of the mortgaged property, such portion is not material to the use or operation of the mortgaged property), or (ii) the mortgage loan is secured by the borrower’s leasehold interest in the mortgaged property as well as the borrower’s (or other fee owner’s) overlapping fee interest in the related mortgaged property.

 

Leasehold mortgage loans are subject to certain risks not associated with mortgage loans secured by a lien on the fee estate of the borrower. The most significant of these risks is that if the related borrower’s leasehold were to be terminated upon a lease default, the lender would lose its security in the leasehold interest. Generally, each related ground lease or a lessor estoppel requires the lessor to give the lender notice of the borrower’s defaults under the ground lease and an opportunity to cure them, permits the leasehold interest to be assigned to the lender or the purchaser at a foreclosure sale, in some cases only upon the consent of the lessor, and contains certain other protective provisions typically included in a “mortgageable” ground lease, although not all these protective provisions are included in each case.

 

Upon the bankruptcy of a lessor or a lessee under a ground lease, the debtor has the right to assume or reject the lease. If a debtor lessor rejects the lease, the lessee has the right pursuant to the Bankruptcy Code to treat such lease as terminated by rejection or remain in possession of its leased premises for the rent otherwise payable under the lease for the remaining term of the ground lease (including renewals) and to offset against such rent any damages incurred due to the landlord’s failure to perform its obligations under the lease. If a debtor lessee/borrower rejects any or all of the lease, the leasehold lender could succeed to the lessee/borrower’s position under the lease only if the lease specifically grants the lender such right. If both the lessor and the lessee/borrower are involved in bankruptcy proceedings, the issuing entity may be unable to enforce the bankrupt lessee/borrower’s pre-petition agreement to refuse to treat a ground lease rejected by a bankrupt lessor as terminated. In such circumstances, a ground lease could be terminated notwithstanding lender protection provisions contained in the ground lease or in the mortgage.

 

Some of the ground leases securing the mortgage loans may provide that the ground rent payable under the related ground lease increases during the term of the mortgage loan. These increases may adversely affect the cash flow and net income of the related borrower.

 

A leasehold lender could lose its security unless (i) the leasehold lender holds a fee mortgage, (ii) the ground lease requires the lessor to enter into a new lease with the leasehold lender upon termination or rejection of the ground lease, or (iii) the bankruptcy court, as a court of equity, allows the leasehold lender to assume the ground lessee’s obligations under the ground lease and succeed to the ground lessee’s position. Although not directly covered by the 1994 amendments to the Bankruptcy Code, such a result would be consistent with the purpose of the 1994 amendments to the Bankruptcy Code granting the holders of leasehold mortgages permitted under the terms of the lease the right to succeed to the position of a leasehold mortgagor. Although consistent with the Bankruptcy Code, such position may not be adopted by the applicable bankruptcy court.

 

Further, in a decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit (Precision Indus. v. Qualitech Steel SBQ, LLC, 327 F.3d 537 (7th Cir. 2003)) the court ruled with respect to an unrecorded lease of real property that where a statutory sale of the fee interest in leased property occurs under the Bankruptcy Code upon the bankruptcy of a landlord, such sale terminates a lessee’s possessory interest in the property, and the purchaser assumes title free and clear of any interest, including any leasehold estates. Pursuant to the Bankruptcy Code, a lessee may request the bankruptcy court to prohibit or condition the statutory sale of the property so as to provide adequate protection of the leasehold interest; however, the court ruled that this provision does not ensure continued possession of the property, but rather entitles the lessee to compensation for the value of its leasehold interest, typically from the sale proceeds. While there are certain circumstances under which a “free and clear” sale under the Bankruptcy Code would not be authorized (including that the lessee could not be compelled in a legal or equitable proceeding to accept a monetary satisfaction of his possessory interest, and that none of the other conditions of the Bankruptcy Code otherwise permits the sale), we cannot assure you that those circumstances would be present in any proposed sale of a leased premises. As a result, we cannot assure you that, in the event of a statutory sale of leased property pursuant to the Bankruptcy Code, the lessee will be able to maintain possession of the property under the ground lease. In addition, we cannot assure you that the lessee and/or the lender will be able to recoup the full value of the leasehold interest in bankruptcy court. Most of the

 

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ground leases contain standard protections typically obtained by securitization lenders. Certain of the ground leases with respect to a mortgage loan included in the issuing entity may not.

 

See representation and warranty number 34 on Annex D-1, representation and warranty number 34 on Annex E-1 and representation and warranty number 36 on Annex F-1 and the identified exceptions to those representations and warranties, if any, on Annex D-2, Annex E-2, Annex E-3 and Annex F-2, respectively, for additional information.

 

Except as noted in this prospectus, each of the ground leases has a term that extends at least 20 years beyond the maturity date of the mortgage loan (taking into account all freely exercisable extension options) and contains customary mortgagee protection provisions, including notice and cure rights and the right to enter into a new lease with the applicable ground lessor in the event a ground lease is rejected or terminated.

 

With respect to certain of the mortgage loans, the related borrower may have given to certain lessors under the related ground lease a right of first refusal in the event a sale is contemplated or an option to purchase all or a portion of the mortgaged property and these provisions, if not waived, may impede the mortgagee’s ability to sell the related mortgaged property at foreclosure or adversely affect the foreclosure process.

 

See “Certain Legal Aspects of Mortgage Loans—Bankruptcy Laws”.

 

Increases in Real Estate Taxes May Reduce Available Funds

 

Certain of the mortgaged properties securing the mortgage loans have or may in the future have the benefit of reduced real estate taxes in connection with a local government “payment in lieu of taxes” program or other tax abatement arrangements. Upon expiration of such program or if such programs were otherwise terminated, the related borrower would be required to pay higher, and in some cases substantially higher, real estate taxes. Prior to expiration of such program, the tax benefit to the mortgaged property may decrease throughout the term of the expiration date until the expiration of such program. An increase in real estate taxes may impact the ability of the borrower to pay debt service on the mortgage loan.

 

See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Real Estate and Other Tax Considerations” for descriptions of real estate tax matters relating to certain mortgaged properties.

 

Collective Bargaining Activity May Disrupt Operations, Increase Labor Costs or Interfere with Business Strategies

 

A number of employees at certain of the mortgaged properties are covered by a collective bargaining agreement. If relationships with such employees or the unions that represent them become adverse, such mortgaged properties could experience labor disruptions such as strikes, lockouts, boycotts and public demonstrations. In addition, during the COVID-19 pandemic, unions may encourage employees to leave work if the workplace does not meet certain safety requirements. Labor disputes, which may be more likely when collective bargaining agreements are being negotiated, could harm relationships with employees, result in increased regulatory inquiries and enforcement by governmental authorities. Further, adverse publicity related to a labor dispute could harm such mortgaged properties’ reputation and reduce customer demand for related services. Labor regulation and the negotiation of new or existing collective bargaining agreements could lead to higher wage and benefit costs, changes in work rules that raise operating expenses, legal costs, and limitations on the related borrower’s ability to take cost saving measures during economic downturns. We cannot assure you that the related borrower will be able to control the negotiations of collective bargaining agreements covering unionized labor employed at such mortgaged properties.

 

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State and Local Mortgage Recording Taxes May Apply Upon a Foreclosure or Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure and Reduce Net Proceeds

 

Many jurisdictions impose recording taxes on mortgages which, if not paid at the time of the recording of the mortgage, may impair the ability of the lender to foreclose the mortgage. Such taxes, interest, and penalties could be significant in amount and would, if imposed, reduce the net proceeds realized by the issuing entity in liquidating the real property securing the related mortgage loan.

 

Risks Relating to Conflicts of Interest

 

Interests and Incentives of the Originators, the Sponsors and Their Affiliates May Not Be Aligned With Your Interests

 

The originators, the sponsors and their affiliates (including certain of the underwriters) expect to derive ancillary benefits from this offering and their respective incentives may not be aligned with those of purchasers of the offered certificates. The sponsors originated or purchased the mortgage loans in order to securitize the mortgage loans by means of a transaction such as the offering of the offered certificates. The sponsors will sell the mortgage loans to the depositor (an affiliate of Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company, one of the sponsors, and an initial risk retention consultation party, and of Goldman Sachs Bank USA, one of the originators and the initial RR interest owner, and of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, one of the underwriters) on the closing date in exchange for cash, derived from the sale of the offered certificates to investors and/or in exchange for offered certificates. A completed offering would reduce the originators’ exposure to the mortgage loans. The originators made the mortgage loans with a view toward securitizing them and distributing the exposure by means of a transaction such as this offering of offered certificates. In addition, certain mortgaged properties may have tenants that are affiliated with the related originator. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Tenant Issues—Affiliated Leases”. This offering of offered certificates will effectively transfer the originators’ exposure to the mortgage loans to purchasers of the offered certificates.

 

The originators, the sponsors and their affiliates expect to receive various benefits, including compensation, commissions, payments, rebates, remuneration and business opportunities, in connection with or as a result of this offering of offered certificates and their interests in the mortgage loans. The sponsors and their affiliates will effectively receive compensation, and may record a profit, in an amount based on, among other things, the amount of proceeds (net of transaction expenses) received from the sale of the offered certificates to investors relative to their investment in the mortgage loans. The benefits to the originators, the sponsors and their affiliates arising from the decision to securitize the mortgage loans may be greater than they would have been had other assets been selected.

 

Furthermore, the sponsors and/or their affiliates may benefit from a completed offering of the offered certificates because the offering would establish a market precedent and a valuation data point for securities similar to the offered certificates, thus enhancing the ability of the sponsors and their affiliates to conduct similar offerings in the future and permitting them to adjust the fair value of the mortgage loans or other similar assets or securities held on their balance sheet, including increasing the carrying value or avoiding decreasing the carrying value of some or all of such similar positions.

 

In some cases, the originators or their affiliates are the holders of the mezzanine loans and/or companion loans related to their mortgage loans. The originators and/or their respective affiliates may retain existing mezzanine loans and/or companion loans or originate future permitted mezzanine indebtedness with respect to the mortgage loans. These transactions may cause the originators and their affiliates or their clients or counterparties who purchase the mezzanine loans and/or companion loans, as applicable, to have economic interests and incentives that do not align with, and that may be directly contrary to, those of an investor in the offered certificates. In addition, these transactions or actions taken to maintain, adjust or unwind any positions in the future, may, individually or in the aggregate, have a material effect on the market for the offered certificates (if any), including adversely affecting the value of the offered certificates, particularly in illiquid markets. The originators, the sponsors and their affiliates will have no obligation to take, refrain from taking or cease taking any action with respect to such companion loans or

 

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any existing or future mezzanine loans, based on the potential effect on an investor in the offered certificates, and may receive substantial returns from these transactions. In addition, the originators, the sponsors or any of their respective affiliates may benefit from certain relationships, including financial dealings, with any borrower, any non-recourse carveout guarantor or any of their respective affiliates, aside from the origination of mortgage loans or contribution of mortgage loans into this securitization. Conflicts may also arise because the sponsors and their respective affiliates intend to continue to actively acquire, develop, operate, finance and dispose of real estate-related assets in the ordinary course of their businesses. During the course of their business activities, the sponsors and their respective affiliates may acquire, sell or lease properties, or finance loans secured by properties, which may include the properties securing the mortgage loans or properties that are in the same markets as the mortgaged properties. Such other properties, similar to other third-party owned real estate, may compete with the mortgaged properties for existing and potential tenants. The sponsors may also, from time to time, be among the tenants at the mortgaged properties, and they should be expected to make occupancy-related decisions based on their self-interest and not that of the issuing entity. We cannot assure you that the activities of these parties with respect to such other properties will not adversely impact the performance of the mortgaged properties.

 

In addition, certain of the mortgage loans included in the issuing entity may have been refinancings of debt previously held by a sponsor, an originator or one of their respective affiliates, or a sponsor, an originator or one of their respective affiliates may have or have had equity investments in the borrowers or mortgaged properties under certain of the mortgage loans included in the issuing entity. Each of the sponsors, the originators and their respective affiliates have made and/or may make loans to, or equity investments in, affiliates of the borrowers under the related mortgage loans. In the circumstances described above, the interests of the sponsors, the originators and their respective affiliates may differ from, and compete with, the interests of the issuing entity.

 

In addition, each of Goldman Sachs Bank USA and Citi Real Estate Funding Inc. is expected to hold a portion of the VRR interest as described in “Credit Risk Retention”, and each of Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company and Citi Real Estate Funding Inc. is expected to be appointed as an initial risk retention consultation party. Each risk retention consultation party may, on a strictly non-binding basis, consult with the special servicer and recommend that the special servicer take actions that conflict with the interests of holders of certain classes of the certificates. However, the special servicer is not required to follow any such recommendations or take directions from a risk retention consultation party and is not permitted to take actions that are prohibited by law or that violate the servicing standard or the terms of the mortgage loan documents. Each risk retention consultation party and the VRR interest owner by whom it is appointed may have interests that are in conflict with those of certain certificateholders, in particular if a risk retention consultation party or such VRR interest owner holds companion loan securities, or has financial interests in or other financial dealings (as a lender or otherwise) with a borrower or an affiliate of a borrower under any of the mortgage loans. In order to minimize the effect of certain of these conflicts of interest, for so long as any borrower party is a risk retention consultation party or a VRR interest owner by whom such risk retention consultation party was appointed (any such mortgage loan referred to in this context as an “excluded loan” as to such party), then such risk retention consultation party will not have consultation rights solely with respect to any such excluded loan.

 

Further, various originators, sponsors and their respective affiliates are acting in multiple capacities in or with respect to this transaction, which may include, without limitation, acting as one or more transaction parties or a subcontractor or vendor of such party, participating in or contracting for interim servicing and/or custodial services with certain transaction parties, providing warehouse financing to, or receiving warehouse financing from, certain other originators or sponsors prior to transfer of the related mortgage loans to the issuing entity, and/or conducting due diligence on behalf of an investor with respect to the mortgage loans prior to their transfer to the issuing entity.

 

For a description of certain of the foregoing relationships and arrangements that exist among the parties to this securitization, see “Certain Affiliations, Relationships And Related Transactions Involving Transaction Parties” and “Transaction Parties”.

 

These roles and other potential relationships may give rise to conflicts of interest as described in “—Interests and Incentives of the Underwriter Entities May Not Be Aligned With Your Interests”,

 

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—Potential Conflicts of Interest in the Selection of the Underlying Mortgage Loans“ and “—Other Potential Conflicts of Interest May Affect Your Investment” below. Each of the foregoing relationships and related interests should be considered carefully by you before you invest in any offered certificates.

 

The Servicing of the Servicing Shift Whole Loans Will Shift to Other Servicers

 

The servicing of each of the McClellan Business Park whole loan and the JW Marriott Nashville whole loan, each a servicing shift whole loan, is expected to be governed by the pooling and servicing agreement for this securitization only temporarily, until such whole loan’s servicing shift securitization date. At that time, the servicing and administration of the related servicing shift whole loan will shift to the master servicer and special servicer under the related servicing shift pooling and servicing agreement and will be governed exclusively by such servicing shift pooling and servicing agreement and the related co-lender agreement. Neither the closing date of such securitization nor the identity of such servicing shift master servicer or servicing shift special servicer has been determined. In addition, the provisions of each servicing shift pooling and servicing agreement have not yet been determined. Prospective investors should be aware that they will not have any control over the identity of a servicing shift master servicer or a servicing shift special servicer, nor can we assure you as to the particular terms of such servicing shift pooling and servicing agreement except to the extent of compliance with certain requirements set forth in the related co-lender agreement. Moreover, the controlling class representative for this securitization will not have any consent or consultation rights with respect to the servicing of the servicing shift whole loans, other than those limited consent and consultation rights as are provided in the related co-lender agreement, and the holder of the related controlling companion loan or the controlling party in the related securitization of such controlling companion loan or such other party specified in the related co-lender agreement may have rights similar to, or more expansive than, those granted to the directing holder with regard to the other Serviced Mortgage Loans in this transaction. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—The Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loans”, “—The Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loans” and “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Servicing of the Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans”.

 

Interests and Incentives of the Underwriter Entities May Not Be Aligned With Your Interests

 

The activities and interests of the underwriters and their respective affiliates (collectively, the “Underwriter Entities”) will not align with, and may in fact be directly contrary to, those of the certificateholders. The Underwriter Entities are each part of separate global investment banking, securities and investment management firms that provide a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net-worth individuals. As such, they actively make markets in and trade financial instruments for their own account and for the accounts of customers. These financial instruments include debt and equity securities, currencies, commodities, bank loans, indices, baskets and other products. The Underwriter Entities’ activities include, among other things, executing large block trades and taking long and short positions directly and indirectly, through derivative instruments or otherwise. The securities and instruments in which the Underwriter Entities take positions, or expect to take positions, include loans similar to the mortgage loans, securities and instruments similar to the offered certificates and other securities and instruments. Underwriter Entities hold or may hold companion loans and/or mezzanine loans related to a mortgage loan in this securitization. Market making is an activity where the Underwriter Entities buy and sell on behalf of customers, or for their own account, to satisfy the expected demand of customers. By its nature, market making involves facilitating transactions among market participants that have differing views of securities and instruments. Any short positions taken by the Underwriter Entities and/or their clients through marketing or otherwise will increase in value if the related securities or other instruments decrease in value, while positions taken by the Underwriter Entities and/or their clients in credit derivative or other derivative transactions with other parties, pursuant to which the Underwriter Entities and/or their clients sell or buy credit protection with respect to one or more classes of the offered certificates, may increase in value if the offered certificates default, are expected to default, or decrease in value.

 

The Underwriter Entities and their clients acting through them may execute such transactions, modify or terminate such derivative positions and otherwise act with respect to such transactions, and may exercise or enforce, or refrain from exercising or enforcing, any or all of their rights and powers in connection

 

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therewith, without regard to whether any such action might have an adverse effect on the offered certificates or the certificateholders. Additionally, none of the Underwriter Entities will have any obligation to disclose any of these securities or derivatives transactions to you in your capacity as a certificateholder. As a result, you should expect that the Underwriter Entities will take positions that are inconsistent with, or adverse to, the investment objectives of investors in the offered certificates.

 

As a result of the Underwriter Entities’ various financial market activities, including acting as a research provider, investment advisor, market maker or principal investor, you should expect that personnel in various businesses throughout the Underwriter Entities will have and express research or investment views and make recommendations that are inconsistent with, or adverse to, the objectives of investors in the offered certificates.

 

If an Underwriter Entity becomes a holder of any of the certificates, through market-making activity or otherwise, any actions that it takes in its capacity as a certificateholder, including voting, providing consents or otherwise will not necessarily be aligned with the interests of other holders of the same class or other classes of the certificates. Similarly, the expected VRR interest owners and the parties expected to be designated to consult with the special servicer on their behalf as the risk retention consultation parties are each an Underwriter Entity. We cannot assure you that any actions that such party takes in either such capacity will necessarily be aligned with the interests of the holders of other classes of any certificates. To the extent an Underwriter Entity makes a market in the certificates (which it is under no obligation to do), it would expect to receive income from the spreads between its bid and offer prices for the certificates. The price at which an Underwriter Entity may be willing to purchase certificates, if it makes a market, will depend on market conditions and other relevant factors and may be significantly lower than the issue price for the certificates and significantly lower than the price at which it may be willing to sell certificates.

 

In addition, none of the Underwriter Entities will have any obligation to monitor the performance of the certificates or the actions of the parties to the pooling and servicing agreement and will have no authority to advise any party to the pooling and servicing agreement or to direct their actions.

 

Furthermore, each Underwriter Entity expects that a completed offering will enhance its ability to assist clients and counterparties in the transaction or in related transactions (including assisting clients in additional purchases and sales of the certificates and hedging transactions). The Underwriter Entities expect to derive fees and other revenues from these transactions. In addition, participating in a successful offering and providing related services to clients may enhance the Underwriter Entities’ relationships with various parties, facilitate additional business development, and enable them to obtain additional business and generate additional revenue.

 

The Underwriter Entities are playing several roles in this transaction. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, one of the underwriters, is an affiliate of GS Mortgage Securities Corporation II, the depositor, Goldman Sachs Bank USA, an originator and the holder of the companion loans (if any) for which the noteholder is identified as “GS Bank” in the table titled “Whole Loan Control Notes and Non-Control Notes” under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—General”, and Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company, a sponsor. Citigroup Global Markets Inc., one of the underwriters, is an affiliate of Citi Real Estate Funding Inc., a sponsor, an originator and the holder of the companion loans (if any) for which the noteholder is identified as “CREFI” in the table titled “Whole Loan Control Notes and Non-Control Notes” under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—General”. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, one of the underwriters, is an affiliate of JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, a sponsor, an originator and the holder of the companion loans (if any) for which the noteholder is identified as “JPMCB” in the table titled “Whole Loan Control Notes and Non-Control Notes” under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—General”. Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., one of the underwriters, is an affiliate of (i) DBR Investments Co. Limited, an originator and holder of the companion loans (if any) (or, in the case of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay companion loans, the holder of a 100% equity participation in such companion loans) for which the noteholder is identified as “DBRI” in the table titled “Whole Loan Control Notes and Non-Control Notes” under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—General“ after the Closing Date), (ii) Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch, an originator and the title holder of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay companion loans for which the noteholder is identified as “DBRI” under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—General”, and (iii) German American Capital Corporation, a

 

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sponsor. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—General”. In addition, each of Goldman Sachs Bank USA and Citi Real Estate Funding Inc. is expected to be a VRR interest owner, and each of Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company and Citi Real Estate Funding Inc. is expected to be an initial risk retention consultation party. See “Transaction Parties—The Sponsors and Mortgage Loan Sellers”. Each of the foregoing relationships should be considered carefully by you before you invest in any certificates.

 

Potential Conflicts of Interest of the Master Servicer and the Special Servicer

 

The pooling and servicing agreement provides that the mortgage loans serviced thereunder are required to be administered in accordance with the servicing standard without regard to ownership of any certificate by the master servicer or the special servicer or any of their respective affiliates. See “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Servicing Standard”. Each pooling and servicing agreement governing the servicing of a non-serviced whole loan provides that such non-serviced whole loan is required to be administered in accordance with a servicing standard that is generally similar to the servicing standard set forth in the pooling and servicing agreement. See “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Servicing of the Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans”.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the master servicer, a sub-servicer, the special servicer or any of their respective affiliates and, as it relates to servicing and administration of a non-serviced mortgage loan, the master servicer, a sub-servicer, the special servicer or any of their respective affiliates under the pooling and servicing agreement governing the servicing of a non-serviced whole loan, may have interests when dealing with the mortgage loans that are in conflict with those of holders of the certificates, especially if the master servicer, a sub-servicer, the special servicer or any of their respective affiliates holds certificates or securities relating to any of the applicable companion loans, or has financial interests in or financial dealings with a borrower or a borrower sponsor.

 

In order to minimize the effect of certain of these conflicts of interest as they relate to the special servicer, for so long as the special servicer obtains knowledge that it is a borrower party with respect to a mortgage loan (other than a non-serviced mortgage loan) or serviced whole loan, the special servicer will be required to resign as special servicer with respect to that mortgage loan or serviced whole loan (referred to in this prospectus as an “excluded special servicer loan”) and a separate special servicer that is not a borrower party (referred to in this prospectus as an “excluded special servicer”) will be appointed as special servicer for such excluded special servicer loan as described under “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Replacement of the Special Servicer Without Cause”. Any excluded special servicer will be required to perform all of the obligations of the special servicer with respect to such excluded special servicer loan and will be entitled to all special servicing compensation with respect to such excluded special servicer loan earned during such time as the related mortgage loan is an excluded special servicer loan. While the special servicer will have the same access to information related to the excluded special servicer loan as it does with respect to the other mortgage loans, the special servicer will covenant in the pooling and servicing agreement that it will not directly or indirectly provide any information related to any excluded special servicer loan to the related borrower party, any of the special servicer’s employees or personnel or any of its affiliates involved in the management of any investment in the related borrower party or the related mortgaged property or, to its actual knowledge, any non-affiliate that holds a direct or indirect ownership interest in the related borrower party, and will maintain sufficient internal controls and appropriate policies and procedures in place in order to comply with those obligations. Notwithstanding those restrictions, we cannot assure you that the related borrower party will not obtain sensitive information related to the strategy of any contemplated workout or liquidation related to an excluded special servicer loan.

 

Each of these relationships may create a conflict of interest. For instance, if the special servicer or its affiliate holds a subordinate class of certificates, the special servicer might seek to reduce the potential for losses allocable to those certificates from the mortgage loans by deferring acceleration in hope of maximizing future proceeds. However, that action could result in less proceeds to the issuing entity than would be realized if earlier action had been taken. In addition, no servicer is required to act in a manner more favorable to the offered certificates or any particular class of certificates than to the Benchmark

 

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2020-B21 non-offered certificates, the RR interest owner, any serviced companion loan holder or the holder of any serviced companion loan securities.

 

Each of the master servicer and the special servicer services and is expected to continue to service, in the ordinary course of its respective business, existing and new mortgage loans for third parties, including portfolios of mortgage loans similar to the mortgage loans. The real properties securing these other mortgage loans may be in the same markets as, and compete with, certain of the mortgaged properties securing the mortgage loans. Consequently, personnel of the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, may perform services, on behalf of the issuing entity, with respect to the mortgage loans at the same time as they are performing services, on behalf of other persons, with respect to other mortgage loans secured by properties that compete with the mortgaged properties securing the mortgage loans. In addition, the mortgage loan sellers will determine who will service mortgage loans that the mortgage loan sellers originate in the future, and that determination may be influenced by the mortgage loan seller’s opinion of servicing decisions made by the master servicer or the special servicer under the pooling and servicing agreement including, among their things, the manner in which the master servicer or the special servicer enforces breaches of representations and warranties against the related mortgage loan seller. This may pose inherent conflicts for the master servicer or the special servicer.

 

The special servicer may enter into one or more arrangements with the controlling class representative, a controlling class certificateholder, a serviced companion loan holder or other certificateholders (or an affiliate or a third party representative of one or more of the preceding parties) to provide for a discount and/or revenue sharing with respect to certain of the special servicer compensation in consideration of, among other things, the special servicer’s appointment (or continuance) as special servicer under the pooling and servicing agreement and/or the related co-lender agreement and limitations on the right of such person to replace the special servicer. See “—Other Potential Conflicts of Interest May Affect Your Investment” below.

 

On the closing date, Eightfold Real Estate Capital Fund V, L.P. or its affiliate is expected to purchase the Class X-F, Class X-G, Class X-H, Class F, Class G, Class H and Class S certificates (and may purchase certain other classes of certificates), to appoint itself or its affiliate as the initial controlling class representative and, therefore, as the initial directing holder with respect to each mortgage loan (other than any non-serviced mortgage loan, the servicing shift mortgage loans or any applicable excluded loan), and to appoint Midland Loan Services, a Division of PNC Bank, National Association as the special servicer. In addition, Midland Loan Services, a Division of PNC Bank, National Association, or its affiliate, assisted Eightfold Real Estate Capital Fund V, L.P. or its affiliate with due diligence relating to the mortgage loans to be included in the mortgage pool.

 

Although the master servicer and the special servicer will be required to service and administer the mortgage loan pool in accordance with the servicing standard and, accordingly, without regard to their rights to receive compensation under the pooling and servicing agreement and without regard to any potential obligation to repurchase or substitute a mortgage loan if the master servicer or the special servicer is a mortgage loan seller, the possibility of receiving additional servicing compensation in the nature of assumption and modification fees, the continuation of receiving fees to service or specially service a mortgage loan, or the desire to avoid a repurchase demand resulting from a breach of a representation and warranty or material document default may under certain circumstances provide the master servicer or the special servicer, as the case may be, with an economic disincentive to comply with this standard.

 

Pursuant to certain interim servicing agreements between Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company or one of its affiliates, on the one hand, and Midland Loan Services, a Division of PNC Bank, National Association, on the other hand, Midland Loan Services, a Division of PNC Bank, National Association acts as interim

 

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servicer with respect to certain of the mortgage loans contributed to this securitization by Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company.

 

Pursuant to certain interim servicing agreements between Citi Real Estate Funding Inc. or one of its affiliates, on the one hand, and Midland Loan Services, a Division of PNC Bank, National Association, on the other hand, Midland Loan Services, a Division of PNC Bank, National Association acts as interim servicer with respect to certain of the mortgage loans contributed to this securitization by Citi Real Estate Funding Inc.

 

Pursuant to certain interim servicing agreements between JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association or one of its affiliates, on the one hand, and Midland Loan Services, a Division of PNC Bank, National Association, on the other hand, Midland Loan Services, a Division of PNC Bank, National Association acts as interim servicer with respect to certain of the mortgage loans contributed to this securitization by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association.

 

Pursuant to certain interim servicing agreements between German American Capital Corporation or one of its affiliates, on the one hand, and Midland Loan Services, a Division of PNC Bank, National Association, on the other hand, Midland Loan Services, a Division of PNC Bank, National Association acts as interim servicer with respect to certain of the mortgage loans contributed to this securitization by German American Capital Corporation.

 

Each of the foregoing relationships should be considered carefully by you before you invest in any certificates.

 

Potential Conflicts of Interest of the Operating Advisor

 

Park Bridge Lender Services LLC, a New York limited liability company, has been appointed as the initial operating advisor with respect to all of the mortgage loans (other than any non-serviced mortgage loan). See “Transaction Parties—The Operating Advisor and Asset Representations Reviewer”. In the normal course of conducting its business, the initial operating advisor and its affiliates may have rendered services to, performed surveillance of, provided valuation services to, and negotiated with, numerous parties engaged in activities related to structured finance and commercial mortgage securitization. These parties may have included institutional investors, the depositor, the sponsors, the mortgage loan sellers, the originators, the certificate administrator, the trustee, the master servicer, the special servicer, the directing holder, the risk retention consultation parties, collateral property owners or affiliates of any of those parties. These relationships may continue in the future. Each of these relationships, to the extent they exist, may continue in the future, and may involve a conflict of interest with respect to the initial operating advisor’s duties as operating advisor. We cannot assure you that the existence of these relationships and other relationships in the future will not impact the manner in which the initial operating advisor performs its duties under the pooling and servicing agreement.

 

In addition, the operating advisor and its affiliates may have interests that are in conflict with those of certificateholders and the RR interest owner, especially if the operating advisor or any of its affiliates holds certificates or has financial interests in or other financial dealings with any of the parties to this transaction, a borrower or a parent of a borrower.

 

Additionally, Park Bridge Lender Services LLC or its affiliates, in the ordinary course of their business, may in the future (a) perform for third parties contract underwriting services and advisory services as well as service or specially service mortgage loans and (b) acquire mortgage loans for their own account, including, in each such case, mortgage loans similar to the mortgage loans that will be included in the issuing entity. The real properties securing these other mortgage loans may be in the same markets as, and compete with, certain of the mortgaged properties securing the mortgage loans that will be included in the issuing entity. Consequently, personnel of Park Bridge Lender Services LLC may perform services, on behalf of the issuing entity, with respect to the mortgage loans included in the issuing entity at the same time as they are performing services with respect to, or while Park Bridge Lender Services LLC or its affiliates are holding, other mortgage loans secured by properties that compete with the mortgaged properties securing the mortgage loans included in the issuing entity. This may pose inherent conflicts for Park Bridge Lender Services LLC.

 

Potential Conflicts of Interest of the Asset Representations Reviewer

 

 Park Bridge Lender Services LLC, a New York limited liability company, has been appointed as the initial asset representations reviewer with respect to all of the mortgage loans. See “Transaction

 

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Parties—The Operating Advisor and Asset Representations Reviewer”. In the normal course of conducting its business, the initial asset representations reviewer and its affiliates may have rendered services to, performed surveillance of, provided valuation services to, and negotiated with, numerous parties engaged in activities related to structured finance and commercial mortgage securitization. These parties may have included institutional investors, the depositor, the sponsors, the mortgage loan sellers, the originators, the certificate administrator, the trustee, the master servicer, the special servicer, the directing holder, the risk retention consultation parties, collateral property owners or affiliates of any of those parties. These relationships may continue in the future. Each of these relationships, to the extent they exist, may involve a conflict of interest with respect to the initial asset representations reviewer’s duties as asset representations reviewer. We cannot assure you that the existence of these relationships and other relationships in the future will not impact the manner in which the initial asset representations reviewer performs its duties under the pooling and servicing agreement.

 

In addition, the asset representations reviewer and its affiliates may have interests that are in conflict with those of certificateholders and the RR interest owner, especially if the asset representations reviewer or any of its affiliates holds certificates or has financial interests in or other financial dealings with any of the parties to this transaction, a borrower or a parent of a borrower.

 

Additionally, Park Bridge Lender Services LLC or its affiliates, in the ordinary course of their business, may in the future (a) perform for third parties contract underwriting services and advisory services as well as service or specially service mortgage loans and (b) acquire mortgage loans for their own account, including, in each such case, mortgage loans similar to the mortgage loans that will be included in the issuing entity. The real properties securing these other mortgage loans may be in the same markets as, and compete with, certain of the mortgaged properties securing the mortgage loans that will be included in the issuing entity. Consequently, personnel of Park Bridge Lender Services LLC may perform services, on behalf of the issuing entity, with respect to the mortgage loans included in the issuing entity at the same time as they are performing services with respect to, or while Park Bridge Lender Services LLC or its affiliates are holding, other mortgage loans secured by properties that compete with the mortgaged properties securing the mortgage loans included in the issuing entity. This may pose inherent conflicts for Park Bridge Lender Services LLC.

 

Potential Conflicts of Interest of the Directing Holder and the Companion Loan Holders

 

On the closing date, Eightfold Real Estate Capital Fund V, L.P. or its affiliate is expected to appoint itself or its affiliate as the initial controlling class representative and, therefore, as the initial directing holder with respect to each mortgage loan (other than any non-serviced mortgage loan, the servicing shift mortgage loans or any applicable excluded loan). A special servicer may, at the direction of the directing holder (for so long as a control termination event does not exist and other than with respect to any applicable excluded loan), take actions with respect to the specially serviced loans under the pooling and servicing agreement that could adversely affect the holders of some or all of the classes of certificates. The controlling class representative will be controlled by the majority of the controlling class certificateholders.

 

The controlling class certificateholders and the holders of the companion loans or securities backed by such companion loans may have interests in conflict with those of the other certificateholders and the RR interest owner. As a result, it is possible that the directing holder on behalf of the controlling class certificateholders (for so long as a control termination event does not exist and other than with respect to any applicable excluded loan and the servicing shift mortgage loans), or the directing holder (or equivalent entity) under the pooling and servicing agreement or trust and servicing agreement, as applicable, governing the servicing of a non-serviced whole loan, may direct the special servicer under such pooling and servicing agreement or trust and servicing agreement, as applicable, relating to the other securitization transaction, as the case may be, to take actions that conflict with the interests of holders of certain classes of the certificates or the interests of the RR interest owner. Set forth below is the identity of the initial directing holder (or equivalent entity) for each whole loan, the expected securitization trust holding the controlling note in such whole loan and the servicing agreement under which it is expected to be serviced.

 

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Whole Loan

 

Transaction /
Servicing Agreement(1)

 

Controlling
Noteholder

 

Initial Controlling Class Representative /
Directing Holder

 

The Grace Building

 

GRACE 2020-GRCE

 

GRACE 2020-GRCE

 

Core Credit Partners A LLC

 

McClellan Business Park

 

Benchmark 2020-B21(2)

 

(2)

 

Wells Fargo Bank, National Association(2)

 

32-42 Broadway

 

Benchmark 2020-B21

 

Benchmark 2020-B21

 

Eightfold Real Estate Capital, L.P.

 

MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay

 

BX 2020-VIVA

 

BX 2020-VIVA

 

CF LV SASB Holdings LLC(3)

 

416-420 Kent Avenue

 

(4)

 

(4)

 

(4)

 

711 Fifth Avenue

 

GSMS 2020-GC47

 

GSMS 2020-GC47

 

LD II Holdco X, LLC

 

Kings Plaza

 

Benchmark 2020-B17

 

Benchmark 2020-B17

 

KKR CMBS II Aggregator Type 1 L.P.

 

4 West 58th Street

 

Benchmark 2020-B20

 

Benchmark 2020-B20

 

KKR Real Estate Credit Opportunity Partners II L.P.

 

Redmond Town Center

 

Benchmark 2020-B19

 

Benchmark 2020-B19

 

RREF IV Debt AIV, LP

 

Cambridge Crossing

 

COMM 2020-CX

 

COMM 2020-CX

 

Core Credit Partners A LLC

 

JW Marriott Nashville

 

Benchmark 2020-B21(2)

 

(2)

 

Goldman Sachs Bank USA(2)

 

White Oak Crossing

 

CGCMT 2020-GC46

 

CGCMT 2020-GC46

 

Eightfold Real Estate Capital, L.P.

 

Willoughby Commons

 

Benchmark 2020-B21

 

Benchmark 2020-B21

 

Eightfold Real Estate Capital, L.P.

 

The Hub

 

Benchmark 2020-B20

 

Benchmark 2020-B20

 

KKR Real Estate Credit Opportunity Partners II L.P.

 

 

 

(1)

The identification of a “Transaction / Servicing Agreement” above indicates that we have identified a securitization trust that has closed or priced or as to which a preliminary prospectus or final prospectus has printed and that has included, or is expected to include, the related controlling note for such whole loan.

 

(2)

Each servicing of the servicing shift whole loan will be transferred on the related servicing shift securitization date. The initial controlling noteholder and initial directing party of the McClellan Business Park whole loan will be Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as holder of the related controlling companion loan. The initial controlling noteholder and initial directing party of the JW Marriott Nashville whole loan will be Goldman Sachs Bank USA, as the holder of the related controlling companion loan. On and after the related servicing shift securitization date, the controlling noteholder of each servicing shift whole loan is expected to be the controlling class representative or other directing holder (or equivalent) under such securitization transaction.

 

(3)

The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay whole loan is an AB whole loan, and the controlling note as of the date hereof is a related subordinate note. Upon the occurrence of certain trigger events specified in the related co-lender agreement, however, control will generally shift to a more senior note (or, if applicable, first to one more senior note and, following certain additional trigger events, to another more senior note) in the subject whole loan, which more senior note will thereafter be the controlling note. The more senior note may be included in another securitization trust, in which case the directing party for the related whole loan will be the party designated under the servicing agreement for such securitization trust. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—The Non-Serviced AB Whole Loans—The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan”.

 

(4)

The controlling companion loan is currently held by Citi Real Estate Finance Inc. and is expected to be included in a securitization trust on or prior to the closing date of this securitization.

 

The special servicer, upon non-binding consultation with a serviced companion loan holder or its representative, may take actions with respect to the related serviced whole loan that could adversely affect the holders of some or all of the classes of certificates, to the extent described under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans”. In connection with the whole loans serviced under the pooling and servicing agreement for this securitization, the serviced companion loan holders do not have any duties to the holders of any class of certificates or the RR interest, and they may have interests in conflict with those of the certificateholders and the RR interest owner. As a result, it is possible that such non-binding consultation with a serviced companion loan holder (solely with respect to the related serviced whole loan) may advise the special servicer to take actions that conflict with the interests of holders of certain classes of the certificates or the interests of the RR interest owner. However, the special servicer is not permitted to take actions that are prohibited by law or violate the servicing standard or the terms of the mortgage loan documents. In addition, except as limited by certain conditions described under “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Termination of Master Servicer and Special Servicer for Cause—Servicer Termination Events”, the special servicer may be replaced by the directing holder for cause at any time and without cause (for so long as a control termination event does not exist and other than with respect to any applicable excluded loan). See “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—The Directing Holder” and “—Termination of Master Servicer and Special Servicer for Cause—Servicer Termination Events”.

 

Similarly, the applicable controlling class related to the securitization trust indicated in the chart above as the controlling noteholder (or, on and after the related servicing shift securitization date, the securitization trust for the related controlling companion loan) has certain consent and/or consultation rights with respect to any non-serviced mortgage loan under the pooling and servicing agreement governing the servicing of that related non-serviced whole loan and have similar conflicts of interest with the holders of

 

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other certificates backed by the companion loans. See “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Servicing of the Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans”.

 

The directing holder and its affiliates (and the directing holder (or equivalent entity) under the pooling and servicing agreement governing the servicing of any non-serviced whole loan and their respective affiliates) may have interests that are in conflict with those of certain certificateholders and the RR interest owner, especially if the applicable directing holder or any of its affiliates holds certificates or companion loan securities, or has financial interests in or other financial dealings (as lender or otherwise) with a borrower or an affiliate of a borrower. In order to minimize the effect of certain of these conflicts of interest, for so long as any borrower party is the controlling class representative or the holder of the majority of the controlling class certificates (by certificate balance) (any such loan referred to in this prospectus as an “excluded loan” as to such party), the directing holder will not have consent or consultation rights solely with respect to the related excluded loan (however, the directing holder will be provided certain notices and certain information relating to such excluded loan as described in the pooling and servicing agreement). In addition, for so long as any borrower party is the directing holder or a controlling class certificateholder, as applicable, the directing holder or such controlling class certificateholder, as applicable, will not be given access to any excluded information solely relating to the related excluded loan and/or the related mortgaged properties pursuant to the terms of the pooling and servicing agreement. Notwithstanding those restrictions, we cannot assure you that the directing holder or any controlling class certificateholder will not obtain sensitive information related to the strategy of any contemplated workout or liquidation related to the applicable excluded loan or otherwise seek to exert its influence over the special servicer in the event an applicable excluded loan becomes subject to a workout or liquidation. See Description of the Certificates—Reports to Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner; Certain Available Information” in this prospectus. Each of these relationships may create a conflict of interest.

 

On the closing date, Eightfold Real Estate Capital Fund V, L.P. or its affiliate is expected to purchase the Class X-F, Class X-G, Class X-H, Class F, Class G, Class H and Class S certificates (and may purchase certain other classes of certificates), to appoint itself or its affiliate as the initial controlling class representative and, therefore, as the initial directing holder with respect to each mortgage loan (other than any non-serviced mortgage loan, the servicing shift mortgage loans or any applicable excluded loan), and to appoint Midland Loan Services, a Division of PNC Bank, National Association as the special servicer. In addition, Midland Loan Services, a Division of PNC Bank, National Association, or its affiliate, assisted Eightfold Real Estate Capital Fund V, L.P. or its affiliate with due diligence relating to the mortgage loans to be included in the mortgage pool.

 

The special servicer, in connection with obtaining the consent of, or upon consultation with, the directing holder or a serviced companion loan holder or its representative, may take actions with respect to the related serviced whole loan that could adversely affect the holders of some or all of the classes of certificates, to the extent described under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans”. In connection with the serviced whole loan, the serviced companion loan holder does not have any duties to the holders of any class of certificates or the RR interest, and it may have interests in conflict with those of the certificateholders and the RR interest owner. As a result, it is possible that the serviced companion loan holder may advise the special servicer to take actions with respect to the related serviced whole loan that conflict with the interests of holders of certain classes of the certificates.

 

Potential Conflicts of Interest in the Selection of the Underlying Mortgage Loans

 

The anticipated initial investor in the Class F, Class G and Class H certificates, which is referred to in this prospectus as the “B-piece buyer” (see “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—The Directing Holder—General”), was given the opportunity by the sponsors to perform due diligence on the mortgage loans originally identified by the sponsors for inclusion in the issuing entity, and to request the removal, re-sizing, decrease in the principal balance of the mortgage loan, reduction of the time during which the loan pays interest-only, increase in the amount of required reserves or change in the expected repayment dates or other features of some or all of the mortgage loans. The mortgage pool as originally proposed by the sponsors was adjusted based on certain of these requests. In addition, the B-piece buyer received or may

 

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receive price adjustments or cost mitigation arrangements in connection with accepting certain mortgage loans in the mortgage pool.

 

We cannot assure you that you or another investor would have made the same requests to modify the original pool as the B-piece buyer or that the final pool as influenced by the B-piece buyer’s feedback will not adversely affect the performance of your certificates and benefit the performance of the B-piece buyer’s certificates. Because of the differing subordination levels, the B-piece buyer has interests that may, in some circumstances, differ from those of purchasers of other classes of certificates, and may desire a portfolio composition that benefits the B-piece buyer but that does not benefit other investors. In addition, the B-piece buyer may enter into hedging or other transactions (except as may be restricted pursuant to the Credit Risk Retention Rules) or otherwise have business objectives that also could cause its interests with respect to the mortgage pool to diverge from those of other purchasers of the certificates. The B-piece buyer performed due diligence solely for its own benefit and has no liability to any person or entity for conducting its due diligence. The B-piece buyer is not required to take into account the interests of any other investor in the certificates in exercising remedies or voting or other rights in its capacity as owner of its certificates or in making requests or recommendations to the sponsors as to the selection of the mortgage loans and the establishment of other transaction terms. Investors are not entitled to rely on in any way the B-piece buyer’s acceptance of a mortgage loan. The B-piece buyer’s acceptance of a mortgage loan does not constitute, and may not be construed as, an endorsement of such mortgage loan, the underwriting for such mortgage loan or the originator of such mortgage loan.

 

The B-piece buyer will have no liability to any certificateholder for any actions taken by it as described in the preceding two paragraphs and the pooling and servicing agreement will provide that each certificateholder, by its acceptance of a certificate, waives any claims against such buyers in respect of such actions.

 

The B-piece buyer, or an affiliate, will constitute the initial controlling class representative and, therefore, the initial directing holder with respect to the mortgage loans (other than any non-serviced mortgage loan, the servicing shift mortgage loans and any applicable excluded loan) and the related serviced companion loans. The directing holder will have certain rights to direct and consult with the special servicer. In addition, the controlling class representative will generally have certain consultation rights with regard to a non-serviced mortgage loan under the pooling and servicing agreement governing the servicing of such non-serviced whole loan and the related co-lender agreement. See “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—The Directing Holder”, “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—The Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loans—Certain Rights of each Non-Controlling Holder”, “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—The Non-Serviced AB Whole Loans”.

 

On the closing date, Eightfold Real Estate Capital Fund V, L.P. or its affiliate is expected to purchase the Class X-F, Class X-G, Class X-H, Class F, Class G, Class H and Class S certificates (and may purchase certain other classes of certificates), to appoint itself or its affiliate as the initial controlling class representative and, therefore, as the initial directing holder with respect to each mortgage loan (other than any non-serviced mortgage loan, the servicing shift mortgage loans or any applicable excluded loan), and appoint Midland Loan Services, a Division of PNC Bank, National Association as the special servicer. In addition, Midland Loan Services, a Division of PNC Bank, National Association, or its affiliate, assisted Eightfold Real Estate Capital Fund V, L.P. or its affiliate with due diligence relating to the mortgage loans to be included in the mortgage pool.

 

 Because the incentives and actions of the B-piece buyer may, in some circumstances, differ from or be adverse to those of purchasers of the offered certificates, you are advised and encouraged to make your own investment decision based on a careful review of the information set forth in this prospectus and your own view of the mortgage pool and should not rely upon the B-piece buyer’s due diligence or investment decision (or due diligence or the investment decision of its affiliates).

 

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Conflicts of Interest May Occur as a Result of the Rights of the Applicable Directing Holder To Terminate the Special Servicer of the Applicable Whole Loan

 

With respect to each whole loan, the directing holder exercising control rights over that whole loan will be entitled, under certain circumstances, to remove the special servicer under the applicable pooling and servicing agreement governing the servicing of such whole loan and, in such circumstances, appoint a successor special servicer for such whole loan (or have certain consent rights with respect to such removal or replacement). The party with this appointment power may have special relationships or interests that conflict with those of the holders of one or more classes of certificates. In addition, that party does not have any duties to the holders of any class of certificates, may act solely in its own interests, and will have no liability to any certificateholders for having done so. No certificateholder may take any action against the directing holder under the pooling and servicing agreement for this securitization or under any pooling and servicing agreement governing the servicing of any non-serviced whole loan, or against any other parties for having acted solely in their respective interests. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans” for a description of these rights to terminate the special servicer.

 

Other Potential Conflicts of Interest May Affect Your Investment

 

The special servicer (whether the special servicer or a successor) may enter into one or more arrangements with the controlling class representative, a controlling class certificateholder, a companion loan holder, the VRR interest owners, a holder of a companion loan security or other certificateholders (or an affiliate or a third party representative of one or more of the preceding) to provide for a discount and/or revenue sharing with respect to certain of the special servicer compensation in consideration of, among other things, the appointment (or continuance) of the special servicer under the pooling and servicing agreement and the co-lender agreements and limitations on the right of such person to replace the special servicer.

 

Each of the foregoing relationships should be considered carefully by you before you invest in any certificates.

 

The managers of the mortgaged properties and the borrowers may experience conflicts of interest in the management and/or ownership of the mortgaged properties because:

 

 

a substantial number of the mortgaged properties are managed by property managers affiliated with the respective borrowers;

 

 

these property managers also may manage and/or franchise additional properties, including properties that may compete with the mortgaged properties;

 

 

affiliates of the managers and/or the borrowers, or the managers and/or the borrowers themselves, also may own other properties, including properties that compete with the mortgaged property for tenants and/or customers; and

 

 

tenants at the mortgaged property may have signed leases or letters of intent at a competing property controlled by the borrower sponsor.

 

None of the borrowers, property managers or any of their affiliates or any employees of the foregoing has any duty to favor the leasing of space in the mortgaged properties over the leasing of space in other properties, one or more of which may be adjacent to or near the mortgaged properties.

 

Each of the foregoing relationships should be considered carefully by you before you invest in any certificates.

 

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Other Risks Relating to the Certificates

 

The Certificates Are Limited Obligations

 

The certificates, when issued, will only represent ownership interests in the issuing entity. The certificates will not represent an interest in or obligation of, and will not be guaranteed by, the sponsors, the depositor, or any other person. The primary assets of the issuing entity will be the mortgage loans, and distributions on any class of non-VRR certificates and the VRR interest will depend solely on the amount and timing of payments and other collections in respect of the mortgage loans, and the subsequent allocation of such amounts between the VRR interest, on one hand, and the non-VRR certificates, on the other hand. We cannot assure you that the cash flow from the mortgaged properties and the proceeds of any sale or refinancing of the mortgaged properties will be sufficient to pay the principal of, and interest on, the mortgage loans or to distribute in full the amounts of interest and principal to which the certificateholders and the RR interest owner will be entitled. See “Description of the Certificates—General”.

 

The Certificates May Have Limited Liquidity and the Market Value of the Certificates May Decline

 

Your certificates will not be listed on any national securities exchange or traded on any automated quotation systems of any registered securities association, and there is currently no secondary market for your certificates. While we have been advised by the underwriters that one or more of them, or one or more of their affiliates, currently intend to make a market in the certificates, none of the underwriters has any obligation to do so, any market-making may be discontinued at any time, and we cannot assure you than an active secondary market for the certificates will develop. Additionally, one or more investors may purchase substantial portions of one or more classes of certificates. Accordingly, you may not have an active or liquid secondary market for your certificates. Lack of liquidity could result in a substantial decrease in the market value of your certificates.

 

The market value of the certificates will also be influenced by the supply of and demand for CMBS generally. The supply of CMBS will depend on, among other things, the amount of commercial and multifamily mortgage loans, whether newly originated or held in portfolios, that are available for securitization. A number of factors will affect investors’ demand for CMBS, including:

 

 

the availability of alternative investments that offer higher yields or are perceived as being a better credit risk than CMBS, or as having a less volatile market value or being more liquid than CMBS;

 

 

legal and other restrictions that prohibit a particular entity from investing in CMBS or limit the amount or types of CMBS that it may acquire or require it to maintain increased capital or reserves as a result of its investment in CMBS;

 

 

accounting standards that may affect an investor’s characterization or treatment of an investment in CMBS for financial reporting purposes;

 

 

increased regulatory compliance burdens imposed on CMBS or securitizations generally, or on classes of securitizers, that may make securitization a less attractive financing option for commercial mortgage loans;

 

 

investors’ perceptions of commercial real estate lending or CMBS, which may be adversely affected by, among other things, a decline in real estate values or an increase in defaults and foreclosures on commercial mortgage loans;

 

 

investors’ perceptions regarding the capital markets in general, which may be adversely affected by political, social and economic events completely unrelated to the commercial real estate markets; and

 

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the impact on demand generally for CMBS as a result of the existence or cancellation of government-sponsored economic programs.

 

If you decide to sell any certificates, the ability to sell your certificates will depend on, among other things, whether and to what extent a secondary market then exists for these certificates, and you may have to sell at a discount from the price you paid for reasons unrelated to the performance of the certificates or the mortgage loans. We cannot assure you that your certificates will not decline in value.

 

Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations May Assign Different Ratings to the Certificates; Ratings of the Certificates Reflect Only the Views of the Applicable Rating Agencies as of the Dates Such Ratings Were Issued; Ratings May Affect ERISA Eligibility; Ratings May Be Downgraded

 

Ratings assigned to the offered certificates by the nationally recognized statistical rating organizations engaged by the depositor:

 

 

are based on, among other things, the economic characteristics of the mortgaged properties and other relevant structural features of the transaction;

 

 

do not represent any assessment of the yield to maturity that a certificateholder or RR interest owner may experience;

 

 

reflect only the views of the respective rating agencies as of the date such ratings were issued;

 

 

may be reviewed, revised, suspended, downgraded, qualified or withdrawn entirely by the applicable rating agency as a result of changes in or unavailability of information;

 

 

may have been determined based on criteria that included an analysis of historical mortgage loan data that may not reflect future experience;

 

 

may reflect assumptions by such rating agencies regarding performance of the mortgage loans that are not accurate, as evidenced by the significant amount of downgrades, qualifications and withdrawals of ratings assigned to previously issued CMBS by the hired rating agencies and other nationally recognized statistical rating organizations during the recent credit crisis; and

 

 

do not consider to what extent the offered certificates will be subject to prepayment or that the outstanding principal amount of any class of offered certificates will be prepaid.

 

The nationally recognized statistical rating organizations that assign ratings to any class of offered certificates will establish the amount of credit support, if any, for such class of offered certificates based on, among other things, an assumed level of defaults, delinquencies and losses with respect to the related mortgage assets. Actual losses may, however, exceed the assumed levels. If actual losses on the related mortgage assets exceed the assumed levels, you may be required to bear the additional losses.

 

In addition, the rating of any class of offered certificates below an investment grade rating by any nationally recognized statistical rating organization, whether upon initial issuance of such class of certificates or as a result of a ratings downgrade, could adversely affect the ability of an employee benefit plan or other investor to purchase or retain those offered certificates. See “Certain ERISA Considerations” and “Legal Investment”.

 

Nationally recognized statistical rating organizations that were not engaged by the depositor to rate the offered certificates may nevertheless issue unsolicited credit ratings on one or more classes of offered certificates, relying on information they receive pursuant to Rule 17g-5 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise. If any such unsolicited ratings are issued, we cannot assure you that they will not be different from any ratings assigned by a rating agency engaged by the depositor. The issuance of unsolicited ratings by any nationally recognized statistical rating organization on a class of the

 

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offered certificates that are lower than ratings assigned by a rating agency engaged by the depositor may adversely impact the liquidity, market value and regulatory characteristics of that class.

 

As part of the process of obtaining ratings for the offered certificates, the depositor (or its affiliate) had initial discussions with and submitted certain materials to five nationally recognized statistical rating organizations. Based on preliminary feedback from those nationally recognized statistical rating organizations at that time, the depositor selected three of those nationally recognized statistical rating organizations to rate certain classes of the certificates and not the other nationally recognized statistical rating organizations, due in part to their initial subordination levels for the various classes of the certificates. If the depositor had selected the other nationally recognized statistical rating organizations to rate the certificates, we cannot assure you that the ratings such other nationally recognized statistical rating organizations would have assigned to the certificates would not have been lower than the ratings assigned by the nationally recognized statistical rating organizations engaged by the depositor. Further, in the case of one nationally recognized statistical rating organization, engaged by the depositor, the depositor only requested ratings for certain classes of rated certificates, due in part to the final subordination levels provided by such nationally recognized statistical rating organization for the classes of certificates. If the depositor had selected such nationally recognized statistical rating organizations to rate those other classes of rated certificates not rated by it, its ratings of those other certificates may have been different, and potentially lower, than those ratings ultimately assigned to those certificates by the other nationally recognized statistical rating organizations engaged to rate such certificates. In addition, the decision not to engage one or more other rating agencies in the rating of certain classes of certificates to be issued in connection with this transaction may negatively impact the liquidity, market value and regulatory characteristics of those classes of certificates. Although unsolicited ratings may be issued by any nationally recognized statistical rating organization, a nationally recognized statistical rating organization might be more likely to issue an unsolicited rating if it was not selected after having provided preliminary feedback to the depositor. Neither the depositor nor any other person or entity will have any duty to notify you if any other nationally recognized statistical rating organization issues, or delivers notice of its intention to issue, consolidated ratings on one or more classes of certificates after the date of this prospectus.

 

Furthermore, the Securities and Exchange Commission may determine that any or all of the rating agencies engaged by the depositor to rate the certificates no longer qualifies as a nationally recognized statistical rating organization, or is no longer qualified to rate the certificates or may no longer rate similar securities for a limited period as a result of an enforcement action, and that determination may also have an adverse effect on the liquidity, market value and regulatory characteristics of the offered certificates. To the extent that the provisions of any mortgage loan or the pooling and servicing agreement condition any action, event or circumstance on the delivery of a rating agency confirmation, the pooling and servicing agreement will require delivery or deemed delivery of a rating agency confirmation only from the rating agencies engaged by the depositor to rate the certificates or, in the case of a serviced whole loan, any related companion loan securities.

 

On September 29, 2020, a settlement was reached between Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC and the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with an investigation into the policies and procedures deployed by Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC to establish, maintain, enforce and document an effective internal control structure governing the implementation of and adherence to policies, procedures, and methodologies for determining credit ratings for conduit/fusion commercial mortgage-backed securities in accordance with Section 15E(c)(3)(A) of the Exchange Act. The Securities and Exchange Commission found that Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC’s internal controls relating to its rating of conduit/fusion commercial mortgage-backed securities had deficiencies that resulted in material weaknesses in its internal control structure. Under the settlement, Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC, without admitting or denying the findings of the Securities and Exchange Commission, agreed (a) to pay a civil penalty of $1.25 million, (b) to undertake, among other things, a review of the application of its internal processes, policies and procedures regarding the implementation of and adherence to procedures and methodologies for determining credit ratings, and (c) to take the necessary actions to ensure that such internal processes, policies and procedures accurately reflect the strictures of Section 15E(c)(3)(A) of the Exchange Act. Any change in Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC’s rating criteria or methodology could result in a downgrade, withdrawal or qualification of any rating assigned to any class of certificates, despite the fact that such class might still be

 

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performing fully to the specifications described in this prospectus and set forth in the pooling and servicing agreement.

 

We are not obligated to maintain any particular rating with respect to the certificates, and the ratings initially assigned to the certificates by any or all of the rating agencies engaged by the depositor to rate the certificates could change adversely as a result of changes affecting, among other things, the mortgage loans, the mortgaged properties, the parties to the pooling and servicing agreement, or as a result of changes to ratings criteria employed by any or all of the rating agencies engaged by the depositor to rate the certificates. Although these changes would not necessarily be or result from an event of default on any mortgage loan, any adverse change to the ratings of the offered certificates would likely have an adverse effect on the market value, liquidity and/or regulatory characteristics of those certificates.

 

Further, certain actions provided for in loan agreements may require a rating agency confirmation be obtained from the rating agencies engaged by the depositor to rate the certificates and, in the case of a serviced whole loan, any companion loan securities as a precondition to taking such action. In certain circumstances, this condition may be deemed to have been met or waived without such a rating agency confirmation being obtained. In the event such an action is taken without a rating agency confirmation being obtained, we cannot assure you that the applicable rating agency will not downgrade, qualify or withdraw its ratings as a result of the taking of such action. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Certain Terms of the Mortgage Loans—’Due-On-Sale’ and ‘Due-On-Encumbrance’ Provisions”, “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Rating Agency Confirmations“ and “Ratings” for additional considerations regarding the ratings, including a description of the process of obtaining confirmations of ratings for the offered certificates.

 

Your Yield May Be Affected by Defaults, Prepayments and Other Factors

 

General

 

The yield to maturity on each class of offered certificates will depend in part on the following:

 

 

the purchase price for the certificates;

 

 

the rate and timing of principal payments on the mortgage loans (both voluntary and involuntary), and the allocation of principal prepayments to the respective classes of offered certificates with certificate balances; and

 

 

the allocation of shortfalls and losses on the mortgage loans to the respective classes of offered certificates.

 

For this purpose, principal payments include voluntary and involuntary prepayments, such as prepayments resulting from the application of loan reserves, property releases, casualty or condemnation, defaults and liquidations as well as principal payments resulting from repurchases due to material breaches of representations and warranties or material document defects or purchases by a companion loan holder or mezzanine lender (if any) pursuant to a purchase option or sales of defaulted mortgage loans.

 

Any changes in the weighted average lives of your principal balance certificates may adversely affect your yield. In general, if you buy a certificate at a premium or if you buy the Class X certificates, and principal distributions occur faster than expected, your actual yield to maturity will be lower than expected. If principal distributions are very high, holders of certificates purchased at a premium or holders of the Class X certificates might not fully recover their initial investment. Conversely, if you buy a certificate at a discount other than a Class X certificate and principal distributions occur more slowly than expected, your actual yield to maturity will be lower than expected.

 

Prepayments resulting in a shortening of weighted average lives of your principal balance certificates may be made at a time of low interest rates when you may be unable to reinvest the resulting payment of principal on your certificates at a rate comparable to the effective yield anticipated by you in making your investment in the certificates, while delays and extensions resulting in a lengthening of those weighted

 

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average lives may occur at a time of high interest rates when you may have been able to reinvest principal payments that would otherwise have been received by you at higher rates.

 

In addition, the extent to which prepayments on the mortgage loans in the issuing entity ultimately affect the weighted average life of the principal balance certificates will depend on the terms of the certificates, more particularly:

 

 

a class of certificates that entitles the holders of those certificates to a disproportionately larger share of the prepayments on the mortgage loans increases the “call risk” or the likelihood of early retirement of that class if the rate of prepayment is relatively fast; and

 

 

a class of certificates that entitles the holders of the certificates to a disproportionately smaller share of the prepayments on the mortgage loans increases the likelihood of “extension risk” or an extended average life of that class if the rate of prepayment is relatively slow.

 

The Timing of Prepayments and Repurchases May Change Your Anticipated Yield

 

We are not aware of any relevant publicly available or authoritative statistics with respect to the historical prepayment experiences of commercial mortgage loans. For this purpose, principal payments include both voluntary prepayments, if permitted, and involuntary prepayments, such as prepayments resulting from the application of loan reserves, property releases, casualty or condemnation, defaults and liquidations or repurchases upon breaches of representations and warranties or material document defects or purchases by a companion loan holder or mezzanine loan lender (if any) pursuant to a purchase option or sales of defaulted mortgage loans. The rate at which voluntary prepayments occur on the mortgage loans will be affected by a variety of factors, including:

 

 

the terms of the mortgage loans, including, the length of any prepayment lockout period and the applicable yield maintenance charges and prepayment premiums and the extent to which the related mortgage loan terms may be practically enforced;

 

 

the level of prevailing interest rates;

 

 

the availability of credit for commercial real estate;

 

 

the master servicer’s or special servicer’s ability to enforce yield maintenance charges and prepayment premiums;

 

 

the failure to meet certain requirements for the release of escrows;

 

 

the occurrence of casualties or natural disasters; and

 

 

economic, demographic, tax, legal or other factors.

 

Although a yield maintenance charge or other prepayment premium provision of a mortgage loan is intended to create an economic disincentive for a borrower to prepay voluntarily a mortgage loan, we cannot assure you that mortgage loans that have such provisions will not prepay.

 

The extent to which the master servicer or the special servicer forecloses upon, takes title to and disposes of any mortgaged property related to a mortgage loan or sells defaulted mortgage loans will affect the weighted average lives of your certificates. If the master servicer or the special servicer forecloses upon a significant number of the related mortgage loans, and depending upon the amount and timing of recoveries from the related mortgaged properties or sells defaulted mortgage loans, your certificates may have a shorter weighted average life.

 

Delays in liquidations of defaulted mortgage loans and modifications extending the maturity of mortgage loans will tend to delay the payment of principal on the mortgage loans. The ability of the related borrower to make any required balloon payment typically will depend upon its ability either to refinance the

 

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mortgage loan or to sell the related mortgaged property. A significant number of the mortgage loans require balloon payments at maturity or anticipated repayment date and there is a risk that a number of those mortgage loans may default at maturity or anticipated repayment date, or that the master servicer or the special servicer may extend the maturity of a number of those mortgage loans in connection with workouts. We cannot assure you as to the borrowers’ abilities to make mortgage loan payments on a full and timely basis, including any balloon payments at maturity or anticipated repayment date. Bankruptcy of the borrower or adverse conditions in the market where the mortgaged property is located may, among other things, delay the recovery of proceeds in the case of defaults. Losses on the mortgage loans due to uninsured risks or insufficient hazard insurance proceeds may create shortfalls in distributions to certificateholders and the RR interest owner. Any required indemnification of a party to the pooling and servicing agreement in connection with legal actions relating to the issuing entity, the related agreements or the certificates may also result in shortfalls.

 

See “—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Risks Relating to Enforceability of Yield Maintenance Charges, Prepayment Premiums or Defeasance Provisions” above and “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Certain Terms of the Mortgage Loans—Prepayment Protections and Certain Involuntary Prepayments”.

 

In addition, if a sponsor repurchases a mortgage loan from the issuing entity due to a material breach of one or more of its representations or warranties or a material document defect, the repurchase price paid will be passed through to the holders of the certificates with the same effect as if the mortgage loan had been prepaid in part or in full, and no yield maintenance charge or other prepayment premium would be payable. Additionally, the holder of a subordinate companion loan may have the option to purchase the related mortgage loan after certain defaults, and the purchase price may not include any yield maintenance charges or prepayment premiums. As a result of such a repurchase or purchase, investors in the Class X certificates and any other certificates purchased at a premium might not fully recoup their initial investment. A repurchase, a prepayment or the exercise of a purchase option may adversely affect the yield to maturity on your certificates. In this respect, see “Description of the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreements” and “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Realization Upon Mortgage Loans”.

 

The certificates with notional amounts will not be entitled to distributions of principal but instead will accrue interest on their respective notional amounts. Because the notional amount of the certificates indicated in the table below is based upon the outstanding certificate balances of the related class or classes of certificates, the yield to maturity on the indicated certificates will be extremely sensitive to the rate and timing of prepayments of principal, liquidations and principal losses on the mortgage loans to the extent allocated to the related certificate(s). 

Interest-Only Class
of Certificates

 

Related Class X Class(es)

 

Class X-A

 

Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5, Class A-AB and Class A-S certificates

 

Class X-B

 

Class B and Class C certificates

 

Class X-D

 

Class D and Class E certificates

 

Class X-F

 

Class F certificates

 

Class X-G

 

Class G certificates

 

Class X-H

 

Class H certificates

 

 

A rapid rate of principal prepayments, liquidations and/or principal losses on the mortgage loans could result in the failure to recoup the initial investment in the Class X certificates. Investors in the Class X certificates should fully consider the associated risks, including the risk that an extremely rapid rate of amortization, prepayment or other liquidation of the mortgage loans (in the case of the Class X-A, Class X-B, Class X-D, Class X-F, Class X-G and Class X-H certificates) could result in the failure of such investors to recoup fully their initial investments. The yield to maturity of the Class X-A, Class X-B, Class X-D, Class X-F, Class X-G and Class X-H certificates may be adversely affected by the prepayment of mortgage loans with higher net mortgage loan rates. See “Yield, Prepayment and Maturity Considerations—Yield on the Certificates with Notional Amounts”.

 

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Your Yield May Be Adversely Affected By Prepayments Resulting From Earnout Reserves

 

With respect to certain mortgage loans, earnout escrows may have been established at origination, which funds may be released to the related borrower upon satisfaction of certain conditions. If such conditions with respect to any such mortgage loan are not satisfied, the amounts reserved in such escrows are required to be applied to the payment of the mortgage loan, which would have the same effect on the offered certificates as a prepayment of the mortgage loan, except that such application of funds would not be accompanied by any prepayment premium or yield maintenance charge. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Certain Calculations and Definitions”. The pooling and servicing agreement will provide that unless required by the mortgage loan documents, the master servicer will not apply such amounts as a prepayment if no event of default has occurred.

 

Losses and Shortfalls May Change Your Anticipated Yield

 

If losses on the mortgage loans exceed the aggregate certificate balance of the classes of certificates subordinated to a particular class, that class will suffer a loss equal to the full amount of the excess (up to the outstanding certificate balance of that class). Even if losses on the mortgage loans are not borne by your certificates, those losses may affect the weighted average life and yield to maturity of your certificates.

 

For example, certain shortfalls in interest as a result of involuntary prepayments may reduce the funds available to make payments on your certificates. In addition, if the master servicer, the special servicer or the trustee reimburses itself (or a master servicer, special servicer, trustee or other party to a pooling and servicing agreement governing the servicing of any non-serviced whole loan) out of general collections on the mortgage loans included in the issuing entity for any advance that it (or any such other party) has determined is not recoverable out of collections on the related mortgage loan, then to the extent that this reimbursement is made from collections of principal on the mortgage loans in the issuing entity, that reimbursement will reduce the amount of principal available to be distributed on the certificates and will result in a reduction of the certificate balance (or notional amount) of a class of non-VRR certificates and the interest balance of the VRR interest, pro rata based on their percentage allocation entitlement as described in this prospectus. See “Description of the Certificates—Distributions”. Likewise, if the master servicer or the trustee reimburses itself out of principal collections on the mortgage loans for any workout-delayed reimbursement amounts, that reimbursement will reduce the amount of principal available to be distributed on the non-VRR certificates and the VRR interest, pro rata based on their respective percentage allocation entitlement as described in this prospectus, on that distribution date. This reimbursement would have the effect of reducing current payments of principal on the offered certificates (other than the certificates with notional amounts) and extending the weighted average lives of the offered certificates with certificate balances. See “Description of the Certificates—Distributions”.

 

In addition, to the extent losses are realized on the mortgage loans and allocated to the non-VRR certificates, first to the Class H certificates, then the Class G certificates, then the Class F certificates, then the Class E certificates, then the Class D certificates, then the Class C certificates, then the Class B certificates, then the Class A-S certificates and, then pro rata, the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5 and Class A-AB certificates, based on their respective certificate balances, will bear such losses up to an amount equal to the respective outstanding certificate balance thereof. A reduction in the certificate balance of the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5, Class A-AB or Class A-S certificates will result in a corresponding reduction in the notional amount of the Class X-A certificates. A reduction in the certificate balance of the Class B or Class C certificates will result in a corresponding reduction in the notional amount of the Class X-B certificates. A reduction in the certificate balance of the Class D or Class E certificates will result in a corresponding reduction in the notional amount of the Class X-D certificates. A reduction in the certificate balance of the Class F certificates will result in a corresponding reduction in the notional amount of the Class X-F certificates. A reduction in the certificate balance of the Class G certificates will result in a corresponding reduction in the notional amount of the Class X-G certificates. A reduction in the certificate balance of the Class H certificates will result in a corresponding reduction in the notional amount of the Class X-H certificates. No representation is made as to the anticipated rate or timing of prepayments (voluntary or involuntary) or rate, timing or amount of liquidations or losses on the mortgage loans or as to the anticipated yield to maturity of any such offered certificate. See “Yield, Prepayment and Maturity Considerations”.

 

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Risk of Early Termination

 

The issuing entity is subject to optional termination under certain circumstances. See “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Termination; Retirement of Certificates”. In the event of this termination, you might receive some principal payments earlier than otherwise expected, which could adversely affect your anticipated yield to maturity.

 

Subordination of the Subordinated Certificates Will Affect the Timing of Distributions and the Application of Losses on the Subordinated Certificates

 

As described in this prospectus, the rights of the holders of the Class A-S, Class B, Class C, Class D, Class E, Class F, Class G and Class H certificates to receive payments of principal and interest otherwise payable on their certificates will be subordinated to such rights of the holders of the more senior certificates having an earlier alphabetical or alphanumeric class designation.

 

If you acquire Class A-S, Class B or Class C certificates, then your rights to receive distributions of amounts collected or advanced on or in respect of the mortgage loans that are allocated to the non-VRR certificates will be subordinated to those of the holders of the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5, Class A-AB, Class X-A, Class X-B, Class X-D, Class X-F, Class X-G and Class X-H certificates. The Class A-S certificates will likewise be protected by the subordination of the Class B, Class C, Class D, Class E, Class F, Class G and Class H certificates. The Class B certificates will likewise be protected by the subordination of the Class C, Class D, Class E, Class F, Class G and Class H certificates. The Class C certificates will likewise be protected by the subordination of the Class D, Class E, Class F, Class G and Class H certificates. As a result, investors in those classes of certificates that are subordinated in whole or part to other classes of certificates will generally bear the effects of losses on the mortgage loans and unreimbursed expenses of the issuing entity before the holders of those other classes of certificates. See “Description of the Certificates—Distributions and —Subordination; Allocation of Realized Losses”.

 

Payments Allocated to the VRR Interest or the Non-VRR Certificates Will Not Be Available to the Non-VRR Certificates or the VRR Interest, Respectively

 

As described in this prospectus, payments of principal and interest in respect of the mortgage loans will be distributed to the holders of the non-VRR certificates and the VRR interest owners, pro rata, based upon their respective percentage allocation entitlement. Amounts received and allocated to the non-VRR certificates will not be available to satisfy any amounts due and payable to the VRR interest. Likewise, amounts received and allocated to the VRR interest will not be available to satisfy any amounts due and payable to the non-VRR certificates. As a result of this allocation of payments, any losses incurred by the issuing entity will also be effectively allocated between the non-VRR certificates and the VRR interest, pro rata, based upon their respective percentage allocation entitlement. See “Description of the Certificates—Distributions” and Credit Risk Retention—The VRR Interest”.

 

Your Lack of Control Over the Issuing Entity and the Mortgage Loans Can Impact Your Investment

 

You Have Limited Voting Rights

 

Except as described in this prospectus, you and other certificateholders and the RR interest owner generally do not have a right to vote and do not have the right to make decisions with respect to the administration of the issuing entity and the mortgage loans. With respect to mortgage loans (other than mortgage loans that will be serviced under a separate pooling and servicing agreement), those decisions are generally made, subject to the express terms of the pooling and servicing agreement for this transaction, by the master servicer, the special servicer, the trustee or the certificate administrator, as applicable, subject to any rights of the directing holder or a risk retention consultation party under the pooling and servicing agreement for this transaction and the rights of the holders of any related companion loans and mezzanine debt under the related co-lender agreement and/or intercreditor agreement. With respect to any non-serviced mortgage loan, you will generally not have any right to vote or make decisions with respect any non-serviced mortgage loan, and those decisions will generally be made by the master

 

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servicer or the special servicer under the pooling and servicing agreement governing the servicing of the related non-serviced mortgage loan and any related companion loan, subject to the rights of the directing holder appointed under such pooling and servicing agreement. See “Pooling and Servicing Agreement and “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans”. In particular, with respect to the risks relating to a modification of a mortgage loan, see “—Risks Relating to Modifications of the Mortgage Loans” below.

 

In certain limited circumstances where certificateholders have the right to vote on matters affecting the issuing entity, in some cases, these votes are by certificateholders taken as a whole and in others the vote is by class. Your interests as an owner of certificates of a particular class may not be aligned with the interests of owners of one or more other classes of certificates in connection with any such vote. In all cases certificateholder voting is based on the outstanding certificate balance, which is reduced by realized losses. In certain cases with respect to the termination of the special servicer and the operating advisor, certain voting rights will also be reduced by appraisal reductions, as described below. These limitations on voting could adversely affect your ability to protect your interests with respect to matters voted on by certificateholders. See “Description of the Certificates—Voting Rights”. You will have no rights to vote on any servicing matters related to the mortgage loans that will be serviced under a pooling and servicing agreement governing the servicing of any non-serviced whole loan.

 

In general, a certificate beneficially owned by the master servicer, the special servicer (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any Excluded Special Servicer), the trustee, the certificate administrator, the depositor, the mortgage loan seller, a mortgagor, a Borrower Party or any affiliate of any of such persons will be deemed not to be outstanding and a holder of such certificate will not have the right to vote, subject to certain exceptions, as further described in the definition of “Certificateholder” under “Description of the Certificates—Reports to Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner; Certain Available Information” in this prospectus.

 

The Rights of the Directing Holder, the Risk Retention Consultation Parties and the Operating Advisor Could Adversely Affect Your Investment

 

The controlling class representative will have certain consent and consultation rights with respect to certain matters relating to the mortgage loans as the directing holder (other than with respect to a non-serviced mortgage loan, the servicing shift mortgage loans and any excluded loan) and the right to replace the special servicer with or without cause, except that if a control termination event (i.e., an event in which the certificate balance of the most senior class of certificates that is eligible to be a controlling class, as reduced by the application of appraisal reductions and realized losses, is less than 25% of its initial certificate balance) is continuing, the controlling class representative will lose the consent rights and the right to replace the special servicer, and if a consultation termination event (i.e., an event in which the certificate balance of the most senior class of certificates that is eligible to be a controlling class (as reduced by the application of realized losses) is less than 25% of its initial certificate balance) is continuing, then the controlling class representative will lose the consultation rights. See “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—The Directing Holder”.

 

In addition, the risk retention consultation parties will have certain non-binding consultation rights with respect to certain matters relating to the mortgage loans (other than any non-serviced mortgage loan and any applicable excluded loan). See “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—The Directing Holder—Major Decisions”.

 

These actions and decisions with respect to which the controlling class representative has consent or consultation rights and the risk retention consultation parties have consultation rights include, among others, certain modifications to the mortgage loans or serviced whole loans (other than the servicing shift whole loans), including modifications of monetary terms, foreclosure or comparable conversion of the related mortgaged properties, and certain sales of mortgage loans or REO properties for less than the outstanding principal amount plus accrued interest, fees and expenses. As a result of the exercise of these rights by the directing holder and the risk retention consultation parties, the special servicer may take actions with respect to a mortgage loan that could adversely affect the interests of investors in one or more classes of offered certificates.

 

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Similarly, with respect to a non-serviced mortgage loan, the special servicer under the pooling and servicing agreement governing the servicing of such non-serviced mortgage loan may, at the direction or upon the advice of the directing holder of the related securitization trust holding the controlling note for the related non-serviced whole loan, take actions with respect to such non-serviced mortgage loan and related companion loan that could adversely affect such non-serviced mortgage loan, and therefore, the holders of some or all of the classes of certificates. The issuing entity (as the holder of the non-controlling note) will have limited consultation rights with respect to major decisions relating to a non-serviced whole loan and in connection with a sale of a defaulted loan, and such rights will be exercised by the directing holder for this transaction so long as no control termination event is continuing and by the special servicer if a control termination event is continuing. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—The Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loans—Certain Rights of each Non-Controlling Holder” and “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Servicing of the Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans”.

 

Similarly, with respect to the servicing shift whole loans, prior to the related servicing shift securitization date, the special servicer may, at the direction or upon the advice of the holder of such controlling companion loan, take actions with respect to such whole loan that could adversely affect such whole loan, and therefore, the holders of some or all of the classes of certificates and the RR interest owner. The issuing entity (as the holder of the non-controlling note) will have limited consultation rights with respect to major decisions relating to a non-serviced whole loan or the servicing shift whole loans and in connection with a sale of a defaulted loan, and such rights will be exercised by the controlling class representative for this transaction so long as no consultation termination event is continuing and by the special servicer if a consultation termination event is continuing. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—The Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loans—Certain Rights of each Non-Controlling Holder”.

 

Although the special servicer under the pooling and servicing agreement and the special servicer for each non-serviced mortgage loan are not permitted to take actions which are prohibited by law or violate the servicing standard under the applicable pooling and servicing agreement or the terms of the related loan documents, it is possible that the directing holder (or equivalent entity) under such pooling and servicing agreement may direct or advise, as applicable, the related special servicer to take actions with respect to such mortgage loan that conflict with the interests of the holders of certain classes of the certificates.

 

You will be acknowledging and agreeing, by your purchase of offered certificates, that the directing holder and the risk retention consultation parties under this securitization transaction, as well as the directing holder and the risk retention consultation parties (or equivalent entities) under the pooling and servicing agreement governing the servicing of each non-serviced mortgage loan:

 

(i)     may have special relationships and interests that conflict with those of holders of one or more classes of certificates;

 

(ii)    may act solely in the interests of the holders of the controlling class or the VRR interest owners, as applicable (or, in the case of a non-serviced mortgage loan, the controlling class of the securitization trust formed under the pooling and servicing agreement governing the servicing of such non-serviced mortgage loan);

 

(iii)   does not have any duties to the holders of any class of certificates other than the controlling class or the VRR interest owners, as applicable (or, in the case of a non-serviced mortgage loan, the controlling class of the securitization trust formed under the pooling and servicing agreement governing the servicing of such non-serviced mortgage loan);

 

(iv)    may take actions that favor the interests of the holders of the controlling class or the VRR interest owners (or, in the case of a non-serviced mortgage loan, the controlling class of the securitization trust formed under the pooling and servicing agreement governing the servicing of such non-serviced mortgage loan), over the interests of the holders of one or more other classes of certificates; and

 

(v)    will have no liability whatsoever (other than to a controlling class certificateholder) for having so acted as set forth in clauses (i) – (iv) above, and that no certificateholder may take any

 

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action whatsoever against the directing holder or a risk retention consultation party under this securitization transaction, as well as the directing holder or risk retention consultation party (or equivalent entities) under the pooling and servicing agreement governing the servicing of a non-serviced mortgage loan or any of their respective affiliates, directors, officers, employees, shareholders, members, partners, agents or principals for having so acted.

 

In addition, for so long as a control termination event is continuing, the operating advisor will have certain consultation rights with respect to certain matters relating to the mortgage loans (other than a non-serviced mortgage loan). Further, for so long as a consultation termination event is continuing, the operating advisor will have the right to recommend a replacement of the special servicer, as described under “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—The Operating Advisor” and “—Replacement of the Special Servicer After Operating Advisor Recommendation and Investor Vote”. The operating advisor is generally required to act on behalf of the issuing entity and in the best interest of, and for the benefit of, the certificateholders and the RR interest owner and, with respect to any serviced whole loan (other than the servicing shift whole loans), for the benefit of the holders of any related companion loan (as a collective whole as if the certificateholders, RR interest owner and companion loan holders constituted a single lender and taking into account the pari passu or subordinate nature of any such related companion loan). We cannot assure you that any actions taken by the special servicer as a result of a recommendation or consultation by the operating advisor will not adversely affect the interests of investors in one or more classes of certificates. With respect to a non-serviced mortgage loan, the operating advisor (if any) appointed under the pooling and servicing agreement governing the servicing of such non-serviced mortgage loan will have similar rights and duties under such pooling and servicing agreement. Further, the operating advisor will generally have no obligations or consultation rights under the pooling and servicing agreement for this transaction with respect to any non-serviced mortgage loan or any related REO property. See “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Servicing of the Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans”.

 

You Have Limited Rights to Replace the Master Servicer, the Special Servicer, the Trustee, the Certificate Administrator, the Operating Advisor or the Asset Representations Reviewer

 

In general, the directing holder will have the right to terminate and replace the special servicer with or without cause so long as no control termination event is continuing and other than in respect of any applicable excluded loan as described in this prospectus.

 

At any time a control termination event is continuing, the holders of the principal balance certificates and the Class RR certificates may generally replace the special servicer without cause, as described in this paragraph. Holders of principal balance certificates and the Class RR certificates evidencing not less than 25% of the voting rights (taking into account the application of appraisal reductions to notionally reduce the respective certificate balances) of all principal balance certificates and the Class RR certificates on an aggregate basis may request a vote to replace the special servicer. The special servicer will be terminated and replaced upon receipt of approval by holders of principal balance certificates and the Class RR certificates evidencing (i) at least 75% of a quorum of the certificateholders (which, for this purpose, is the holders of principal balance certificates and the Class RR certificates evidencing at least 75% of the voting rights (taking into account the application of realized losses and the application of appraisal reductions to notionally reduce the respective certificate balances) of all principal balance certificates and the Class RR certificates on an aggregate basis) or (ii) more than 50% of each class of “non-reduced interests” (each class of principal balance certificates and the Class RR certificates outstanding that has not been reduced to less than 25% of its initial certificate balance through the application of appraisal reduction amounts and realized losses).

 

In addition, if, during the continuance of a control termination event, at any time the operating advisor determines, in its sole discretion exercised in good faith, that (1) the special servicer is not performing its duties as required under the pooling and servicing agreement or is otherwise not acting in accordance with the servicing standard, and (2) the replacement of the special servicer would be in the best interest of the certificateholders and the RR interest owner as a collective whole, then the operating advisor will have the right to recommend the replacement of the special servicer and deliver a report supporting such recommendation in the manner described in “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Replacement of the Special Servicer After Operating Advisor Recommendation and Investor Vote”. The operating advisor’s

 

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recommendation to replace the special servicer must be confirmed by an affirmative vote of holders of voting rights of principal balance certificates and Class RR certificates evidencing at least a majority of a quorum (which, for this purpose, is holders that evidence at least 20% of the voting rights (taking into account the application of appraisal reductions to notionally reduce the respective certificate balances) of all principal balance certificates and the Class RR certificates on an aggregate basis.

 

The certificateholders will generally have no right to replace and terminate the master servicer, the trustee and the certificate administrator without cause. The vote of the requisite percentage of voting rights may terminate the operating advisor or the asset representations reviewer without cause. The vote of the requisite percentage of the voting rights will be required to replace the master servicer, the special servicer, the operating advisor and the asset representations reviewer even for cause, and certain termination events may be waived by the vote of the requisite percentage of the voting rights. The certificateholders will have no right to replace the master servicer or the special servicer of the pooling and servicing agreement relating to any non-serviced mortgage loan. We cannot assure that your lack of control over the replacement of these parties will not have an adverse impact on your investment.

 

The Rights of Companion Loan Holders and Mezzanine Debt Could Adversely Affect Your Investment

 

The holders of a pari passu companion loan relating to the serviced mortgage loans will have certain consultation rights (on a non-binding basis) with respect to major decisions relating to the related whole loan under the related co-lender agreement. Such companion loan holder and its representative may have interests in conflict with those of the holders of some or all of the classes of certificates, and may advise the special servicer to take actions that conflict with the interests of the holders of certain classes of the certificates. Although any such consultation is non-binding and the special servicer is not obligated to consult with the companion loan holder if required under the servicing standard, we cannot assure you that the exercise of the rights of such companion loan holder will not delay any action to be taken by the special servicer and will not adversely affect your investment.

 

With respect to any mortgage loan that is subject to one or more subordinate companion loans, the holders of such companion loan(s) will generally have the right under limited circumstances to (i) cure certain defaults with respect to the related mortgage loan and to purchase (without payment of any yield maintenance charge or prepayment premium) the related mortgage loan and (ii) prior to the occurrence and continuance of a “control appraisal period” or a “control termination event” applicable to such subordinate companion loan, approve certain modifications and consent to certain actions to be taken with respect to the related whole loan. The rights of the holder of a subordinate companion loan could adversely affect your ability to protect your interests with respect to matters relating to the related mortgage loan. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans”.

 

With respect to mortgage loans that have mezzanine debt or permit mezzanine debt in the future, the related mezzanine lender will have the right under certain limited circumstances to (i) cure certain defaults with respect to, and under certain default scenarios, purchase (without payment of any yield maintenance charge or prepayment premium) the related mortgage loan and (ii) so long as no event of default with respect to the related mortgage loan continues after the mezzanine lender’s cure right has expired, approve certain modifications and consent to certain actions to be taken with respect to the related mortgage loan. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Mortgage Pool Characteristics” and “—Additional Indebtedness”.

 

The purchase option that the holder of a subordinate companion loan or mezzanine debt holds pursuant to the related intercreditor agreement or co-lender agreement generally permits such holder to purchase its related defaulted mortgage loan for a purchase price generally equal to the outstanding principal balance of the related defaulted mortgage loan, together with accrued and unpaid interest (exclusive of default interest) on, and unpaid servicing expenses, protective advances and interest on advances related to, such defaulted mortgage loan. However, in the event such holder is not obligated to pay some or all of those fees and additional expenses, including any liquidation fee payable to the special servicer under the terms of the pooling and servicing agreement, then the exercise of such holder’s rights under the intercreditor agreement or co-lender agreement to purchase the related mortgage loan from the issuing entity may result in a loss to the issuing entity in the amount of those fees and additional expenses.

 

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In addition, such holder’s right to cure defaults under the related defaulted mortgage loan could delay the issuing entity’s ability to realize on or otherwise take action with respect to such defaulted mortgage loan.

 

In addition, with respect to a non-serviced mortgage loan, you will not have any right to vote with respect to any matters relating to the servicing and administration of any non-serviced mortgage loan. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans and Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Servicing of the Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans”.

 

You will be acknowledging and agreeing, by your purchase of offered certificates, that the companion loan holders:

 

 

may have special relationships and interests that conflict with those of holders of one or more classes of certificates;

 

 

may act solely in its own interests, without regard to your interests;

 

 

do not have any duties to any other person, including the holders of any class of certificates or the RR interest owner;

 

 

may take actions that favor its interests over the interests of the holders of one or more classes of certificates; and

 

 

will have no liability whatsoever for having so acted and that no certificateholder or RR interest owner may take any action whatsoever against the companion loan holder or its representative or any director, officer, employee, agent or principal of the companion loan holder or its representative for having so acted.

 

Risks Relating to Modifications of the Mortgage Loans

 

As delinquencies or defaults occur, the special servicer and any sub-servicer will be required to utilize an increasing amount of resources to work with borrowers to maximize collections on the mortgage loans serviced by it. This may include modifying the terms of such mortgage loans that are in default or whose default is reasonably foreseeable. At each step in the process of trying to bring a defaulted mortgage loan current or in maximizing proceeds to the issuing entity, the special servicer and any sub-servicer will be required to invest time and resources not otherwise required when collecting payments on performing mortgage loans. Modifications of mortgage loans implemented by the special servicer or any sub-servicer in order to maximize ultimate proceeds of such mortgage loans to issuing entity may have the effect of, among other things, reducing or otherwise changing the mortgage rate, forgiving or forbearing payments of principal, interest or other amounts owed under the mortgage loan, extending the final maturity date of the mortgage loan, capitalizing or deferring delinquent interest and other amounts owed under the mortgage loan, forbearing payment of a portion of the principal balance of the mortgage loan or any combination of these or other modifications.

 

Any modified mortgage loan may remain in the issuing entity, and the modification may result in a reduction in (or may eliminate) the funds received with respect of such mortgage loan. In particular, any modification to reduce or forgive the amount of interest payable on the mortgage loan will reduce the amount cash flow available to make distributions of interest on the certificates, which will likely impact the most subordinated classes of certificates that suffer the shortfall. To the extent the modification defers principal payments on the mortgage loan (including as a result of an extension of its stated maturity date), certificates entitled to principal distributions will likely be repaid more slowly than anticipated, and if principal payments on the mortgage loan are forgiven, the reduction will cause a write-down of the certificate balances of the certificates in reverse order of seniority. See “Description of the Certificates— Subordination; Allocation of Realized Losses”.

 

The ability to modify mortgage loans by the special servicer may be limited by several factors. First, if the special servicer has to consider a large number of modifications, operational constraints may affect the ability of the special servicer to adequately address all of the needs of the borrowers. Furthermore, the

 

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terms of the related servicing agreement may prohibit the special servicer from taking certain actions in connection with a loan modification, such as an extension of the loan term beyond a specified date such as a specified number of years prior to the rated final distribution date. You should consider the importance of the role of the special servicer in maximizing collections for the transaction and the impediments the special servicer may encounter when servicing delinquent or defaulted mortgage loans. In some cases, failure by the special servicer to timely modify the terms of a defaulted mortgage loan may reduce amounts available for distribution on the certificates in respect of such mortgage loan, and consequently may reduce amounts available for distribution to the related certificates. In addition, even if a loan modification is successfully completed, we cannot assure you that the related borrower will continue to perform under the terms of the modified mortgage loan.

 

Modifications that are designed to maximize collections in the aggregate may adversely affect a particular class of certificates or the RR interest. The pooling and servicing agreement obligates the special servicer not to consider the interests of individual classes of certificates. You should note that in connection with considering a modification or other type of loss mitigation, the special servicer may incur or bear related out-of-pocket expenses, such as appraisal fees, which would be reimbursed to the special servicer from the transaction as property protection advances and paid from amounts received on the modified loan or from other mortgage loans in the mortgage pool but in each case, prior to distributions being made on the certificates and the RR interest.

 

The Sponsors May Not Make Required Repurchases or Substitutions of Defective Mortgage Loans or Pay Any Loss of Value Payment Sufficient to Cover All Losses on a Defective Mortgage Loan

 

Each sponsor is the sole warranting party in respect of the mortgage loans sold by such sponsor. Neither we nor any of our affiliates (except Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company in its capacity as a sponsor) is obligated to repurchase or substitute any mortgage loan or make any payment to compensate the issuing entity in connection with a breach of any representation or warranty of a sponsor or any document defect, if the related sponsor defaults on its obligation to do so. We cannot assure you that the sponsors will effect such repurchases or substitutions or make such payment to compensate the issuing entity. Although a loss of value payment may only be made to the extent that the special servicer deems such amount to be sufficient to compensate the issuing entity for such material defect or material breach, we cannot assure you that such loss of value payment will fully compensate the issuing entity for such material defect or material breach in all respects. In addition, the sponsors may have various legal defenses available to them in connection with a repurchase or substitution obligation or an obligation to pay the loss of value payment. In particular, in the case of a non-serviced mortgage loan that is serviced under the pooling and servicing agreement entered into in connection with the securitization of the related pari passu companion loan, the asset representations reviewer under that pooling and servicing agreement may review the diligence file relating to such pari passu companion loan concurrently with the review of the asset representations reviewer of the related mortgage loan for this transaction, and their findings may be inconsistent, and such inconsistency may allow the related mortgage loan seller to challenge the findings of the asset representations reviewer of the affected mortgage loan. Any mortgage loan that is not repurchased or substituted and that is not a “qualified mortgage” for a REMIC may cause the Trust REMICs to fail to qualify as REMICs or cause the issuing entity to incur a tax. See “Description of the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreements”.

 

In addition, with respect to a mortgage loan that is comprised of more than one promissory note contributed to this securitization by more than one mortgage loan seller, each such mortgage loan seller will be obligated to take the above remedial actions as a result of a breach of any representation or warranty or any document defect only with respect to the related promissory note(s) sold by it to the depositor as if the notes contributed by each such mortgage loan seller and evidencing such mortgage loan was a separate mortgage loan. Accordingly, it is possible that, under certain circumstances, only one mortgage loan seller contributing a promissory note evidencing such mortgage loan will repurchase, or otherwise comply with any remedial obligations with respect to, its interest in such mortgage loan if there is a breach of any representation or warranty of or any document defect.

 

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Risks Relating to Interest on Advances and Special Servicing Compensation

 

To the extent described in this prospectus, the master servicer, the special servicer and the trustee will each be entitled to receive interest on unreimbursed advances made by it at the “Prime Rate” as published in The Wall Street Journal. This interest will generally accrue from the date on which the related advance is made or the related expense is incurred to the date of reimbursement. In addition, under certain circumstances, including delinquencies in the payment of principal and/or interest, a mortgage loan will be specially serviced and the special servicer will be entitled to compensation for special servicing activities. The right to receive interest on advances or special servicing compensation is senior to the rights of certificateholders and the RR interest owner to receive distributions on the offered certificates and the RR interest, respectively. The payment of interest on advances and the payment of compensation to the special servicer may lead to shortfalls in amounts otherwise distributable on your certificates.

 

Bankruptcy of a Servicer May Adversely Affect Collections on the Mortgage Loans and the Ability to Replace the Servicer

 

The master servicer or the special servicer may be eligible to become a debtor under the Bankruptcy Code or enter into receivership under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (“FDIA”). If a master servicer or special servicer, as applicable, were to become a debtor under the Bankruptcy Code or enter into receivership under the FDIA, although the pooling and servicing agreement provides that such an event would entitle the issuing entity to terminate the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, the provision would most likely not be enforceable. However, a rejection of the pooling and servicing agreement by a master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, in a bankruptcy proceeding or repudiation of the pooling and servicing agreement in a receivership under the FDIA would be treated as a breach of the pooling and servicing agreement and give the issuing entity a claim for damages and the ability to appoint a successor master servicer or special servicer, as applicable. An assumption under the Bankruptcy Code would require the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, to cure its pre-bankruptcy defaults, if any, and demonstrate that it is able to perform following assumption. The bankruptcy court may permit the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, to assume the servicing agreement and assign it to a third party. An insolvency by an entity governed by state insolvency law would vary depending on the laws of the particular state. We cannot assure you that a bankruptcy or receivership of the master servicer or special servicer, as applicable, would not adversely impact the servicing of the mortgage loans or the issuing entity would be entitled to terminate the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, in a timely manner or at all.

 

If any master servicer or special servicer, as applicable, becomes the subject of bankruptcy or similar proceedings, the issuing entity claim to collections in that master servicer or special servicer’s, as applicable, possession at the time of the bankruptcy filing or other similar filing may not be perfected. In this event, funds available to pay principal and interest on your certificates may be delayed or reduced.

 

Risks Relating to a Bankruptcy of an Originator, a Sponsor or the Depositor, or a Receivership or Conservatorship of Goldman Sachs Bank USA or JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

 

In the event of the bankruptcy or insolvency of an originator, a sponsor or the depositor, or a receivership or conservatorship of Goldman Sachs Bank USA (“GS Bank), an originator and the parent of Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company, or JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, an originator, it is possible that the issuing entity’s right to payment from or ownership of certain of the mortgage loans could be challenged. If such challenge is successful, payments on the offered certificates would be reduced or delayed. Even if the challenge is not successful, payments on the offered certificates would be delayed while a court resolves the claim.

 

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, a sponsor and an originator, is a national banking association. Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company, a sponsor and an originator, is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of GS Bank, a New York State chartered bank. The deposits of JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association and GS Bank are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”). If

 

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JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association or GS Bank were to become subject to receivership, the proceeding would be administered by the FDIC under the FDIA; likewise, if JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association or GS Bank were to become subject to conservatorship, the agency appointed as conservator would likely be the FDIC as well. The FDIA gives the FDIC the power to disaffirm or repudiate contracts to which a bank is party at the time of receivership or conservatorship and the performance of which the FDIC determines to be burdensome, in which case the counterparty to the contract has a claim for payment by the receivership or conservatorship estate of “actual direct compensatory damages” as of the date of receivership or conservatorship.

 

The FDIC has adopted a rule, substantially revised and effective January 1, 2011, establishing a safe harbor (the “FDIC Safe Harbor”) from its repudiation powers for securitizations meeting the requirements of the rule (12 C.F.R. § 360.6). The transfer of the applicable mortgage loans by the sponsors to the depositor will not qualify for the FDIC Safe Harbor. However, the transfers by Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company, Citi Real Estate Funding, Inc. or German American Capital Corporation are not transfers by a bank, and in any event, even if the FDIC Safe Harbor were applicable to the transfers, the FDIC Safe Harbor is non-exclusive. Additionally, in the case of each sponsor and the depositor, an opinion of counsel will be rendered on the closing date to the effect that the transfer of the applicable mortgage loans by such sponsor to the depositor and by the depositor to the issuing entity would generally be respected as a sale in the event of a bankruptcy or insolvency of such sponsor.

 

A legal opinion is not a guaranty as to what any particular court would actually decide, but rather an opinion as to the decision a court would reach if the issues are competently presented and the court followed existing precedent as to legal and equitable principles applicable in bankruptcy cases. In this regard, legal opinions on bankruptcy law matters unavoidably have inherent limitations primarily because of the pervasive equity powers of bankruptcy courts, the overriding goal of reorganization to which other legal rights and policies may be subordinated, the potential relevance to the exercise of judicial discretion of future arising facts and circumstances, and the nature of the bankruptcy process. As a result, the FDIC, a creditor, bankruptcy trustee or another interested party, including an entity transferring a mortgage loan, as debtor-in-possession, could still attempt to assert that the transfer of a mortgage loan by the related sponsor was not a sale. If such party’s challenge is successful, payments on the offered certificates would be reduced or delayed. Even if the challenge is not successful payments on the offered certificates would be delayed while a court resolves the claim.

 

In addition, since the issuing entity is a common law trust, it may not be eligible for relief under the federal bankruptcy laws, unless it can be characterized as a “business trust” for purposes of the federal bankruptcy laws. Bankruptcy courts look at various considerations in making this determination, so it is not possible to predict with any certainty whether or not the issuing entity would be characterized as a “business trust”. Regardless of whether a bankruptcy court ultimately determines that the issuing entity is a “business trust”, it is possible that payments on the offered certificates would be delayed while the court resolved the issue.

 

Title II of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act provides for an orderly liquidation authority (“OLA”) under which the FDIC can be appointed as receiver of certain systemically important non-bank financial companies and their direct or indirect subsidiaries in certain cases. We make no representation as to whether this would apply to any of the sponsors. In January 2011, the former acting general counsel of the FDIC issued a letter (the “Former Acting General Counsel’s Letter”) in which he expressed his view that, under then-existing regulations, the FDIC, as receiver under the OLA, would not, in the exercise of its OLA repudiation powers, recover as property of a financial company assets transferred by the financial company, provided that the transfer satisfies the conditions for the exclusion of assets from the financial company’s estate under the Bankruptcy Code. The letter further noted that, while the FDIC staff may be considering recommending further regulations under OLA, the former acting general counsel would recommend that such regulations incorporate a 90-day transition period for any provisions affecting the FDIC’s statutory power to disaffirm or repudiate contracts. If, however, the FDIC were to adopt a different approach than that described in the Former Acting General Counsel’s Letter, delays or reductions in payments on the offered certificates would occur. We cannot assure you that either sponsor would not be considered a systemically important non-bank financial company for purposes of OLA.

 

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The Requirement of the Special Servicer to Obtain FIRREA-Compliant Appraisals May Result in an Increased Cost to the Issuing Entity

 

Each appraisal obtained pursuant to the pooling and servicing agreement is required to contain a statement, or is accompanied by a letter from the appraiser, to the effect that the appraisal was performed in accordance with the requirements of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989 (“FIRREA”), as in effect on the date such appraisal was obtained. Any such appraisal is likely to be more expensive than an appraisal that is not FIRREA compliant. Such increased cost could result in losses to the issuing entity. Additionally, FIRREA compliant appraisals are required to assume a value determined by a typically motivated buyer and seller, and could result in a higher appraised value than one not prepared assuming a forced liquidation or other distress situation. In addition, because a FIRREA compliant appraisal may result in a higher valuation than a non-FIRREA compliant appraisal, there may be a delay in calculating and applying appraisal reductions, which could result in the holders of a given class of certificates or the RR interest owner continuing to hold the full non-notionally reduced amount of such certificates or the RR interest for a longer period of time than would be the case if a non-FIRREA compliant appraisal were obtained.

 

Realization on the Mortgage Loans That Are Part of a Serviced Whole Loan May Be Adversely Affected by the Rights of the Holder of the Related Serviced Companion Loan

 

If a serviced whole loan were to become defaulted, the related co-lender agreement requires the special servicer, in the event it determines to sell the related mortgage loan in accordance with the terms of the pooling and servicing agreement, to sell the related serviced companion loan(s) together with such defaulted mortgage loan. We cannot assure you that such a required sale of a defaulted serviced whole loan would not adversely affect the ability of the special servicer to sell such mortgage loan, or the price realized for such mortgage loan, following a default on the related serviced whole loan. Further, given that, pursuant to the co-lender agreements for the serviced whole loans, the related serviced companion loan holders will not be the related whole loan controlling noteholder, and the trust as holder of the related mortgage loan will be the controlling noteholder (with the right to consent to material servicing decisions and replace the special servicer, as described in this prospectus), with respect to each serviced whole loan, the related serviced companion loan(s) may not be as marketable as the related mortgage loan held by the issuing entity. Accordingly, if any such sale does occur with respect to a defaulted mortgage loan and the related serviced companion loans, then the net proceeds realized by the certificateholders and the RR interest owner in connection with such sale may be less than would be the case if only the related mortgage loan were subject to such sale.

 

Tax Matters and Changes in Tax Law May Adversely Impact the Mortgage Loans or Your Investment

 

Tax Considerations Relating to Foreclosure

 

If the issuing entity acquires a mortgaged property (or, in the case of a non-serviced mortgage loan, a beneficial interest in a mortgaged property) subsequent to a default on the related mortgage loan (other than a non-serviced mortgage loan) or whole loan pursuant to a foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure, the special servicer (or, in the case of a non-serviced mortgage loan, the related non-serviced special servicer) would be required to retain an independent contractor to operate and manage such mortgaged property. Among other items, the independent contractor generally will not be able to perform construction work other than repair, maintenance or certain types of tenant buildouts, unless the construction was more than 10% completed when the mortgage loan defaulted or when the default of the mortgage loan became imminent. Generally, any (i) net income from such operation (other than qualifying “rents from real property”) (ii) rental income based on the net profits of a tenant or sub-tenant or allocable to a service that is non-customary in the area and for the type of property involved and (iii) rental income attributable to personal property leased in connection with a lease of real property, if the rent attributable to the personal property exceeds 15% of the total rent for the taxable year, will subject the Lower-Tier REMIC to federal tax (and possibly state or local tax) on such income at the corporate tax rate. No determination has been made whether any portion of the income from the mortgaged properties constitutes “rent from real property”. Any

 

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such imposition of tax will reduce the net proceeds available for distribution to certificateholders and the RR interest owner. The special servicer (or, in the case of a non-serviced mortgage loan, the related non-serviced special servicer) may permit the Lower-Tier REMIC to earn “net income from foreclosure property” that is subject to tax if it determines that the net after-tax benefit to certificateholders, the RR interest owner and any related companion loan holders, as a collective whole, could reasonably be expected to be greater than under another method of operating or leasing the mortgaged property. See “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Realization Upon Mortgage Loans”. In addition, if the issuing entity were to acquire one or more mortgaged properties (or, in the case of a non-serviced mortgage loan, a beneficial interest in a mortgaged property) pursuant to a foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure, upon acquisition of those mortgaged properties (or, in the case of a non-serviced mortgage loan, a beneficial interest in a mortgaged property), the issuing entity may in certain jurisdictions, particularly in New York, be required to pay state or local transfer or excise taxes upon liquidation of such properties. Such state or local taxes may reduce net proceeds available for distribution to the certificateholders and the RR interest owner.

 

In addition, proceeds received from any Mortgaged Property located in a foreign jurisdiction may be reduced by the application of the applicable foreign taxes.

 

Changes to REMIC Restrictions on Loan Modifications May Impact an Investment in the Certificates

 

The IRS has issued guidance easing the tax requirements for a servicer to modify a commercial or multifamily mortgage loan held in a REMIC by interpreting the circumstances when default is “reasonably foreseeable” to include those where the servicer reasonably believes that there is a “significant risk of default” with respect to the underlying mortgage loan upon maturity of the loan or at an earlier date, and that by making such modification the risk of default is substantially reduced. Accordingly, if the master servicer or the special servicer determined that a Mortgage Loan was at significant risk of default and permitted one or more modifications otherwise consistent with the terms of the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, any such modification may impact the timing and ultimate recovery on the underlying mortgage loan, and likewise on one or more classes of certificates.

 

The IRS has also issued Revenue Procedure 2020-26 easing the tax requirements for a servicer to modify certain mortgage loans held in a REMIC by permitting certain forbearances (and related modifications) for up to 6 months that are agreed to by a borrower, and that are made under certain forbearance programs for borrowers experiencing a financial hardship due, directly or indirectly, to the COVID-19 emergency. Under the revenue procedure, these forbearances (a) are not treated as resulting in a newly issued mortgage loan for purposes of Treasury Regulations section 1.860G-2(b)(1), (b) are not prohibited transactions under Code Section 860F(a)(2), and (c) do not result in a deemed reissuance of related REMIC regular interests. Accordingly, the master servicer or the special servicer may grant certain forbearances (and engage in related modifications) with respect to a Mortgage Loan in connection with the COVID-19 emergency, which may impact the timing of payments and ultimate recovery on the Mortgage Loan, and likewise on one or more classes of certificates.

 

In addition, the IRS has issued final regulations under the REMIC provisions that modify the tax restrictions imposed on a servicer’s ability to modify the terms of the underlying mortgage loans held by a REMIC relating to changes in the collateral, credit enhancement and recourse features. The IRS has also issued Revenue Procedure 2010-30, describing circumstances in which it will not challenge the treatment of mortgage loans as “qualified mortgages” on the grounds that the underlying mortgage loan is not “principally secured by real property,” that is, has a real property loan-to-value ratio greater than 125% following a release of liens on some or all of the real property securing such underlying mortgage loan. The general rule is that a mortgage loan must continue to be “principally secured by real property” following any such lien release, unless the lien release is pursuant to a defeasance permitted under the original loan documents and occurs more than two years after the startup day of the REMIC, all in accordance with the REMIC provisions. Revenue Procedure 2010-30 also allows lien releases in certain “grandfathered transactions” and transactions in which the release is part of a “qualified pay-down transaction” even if the underlying mortgage loan after the transaction might not otherwise be treated as principally secured by a lien on real property. If the value of the real property securing a mortgage loan were to decline, the need to comply with the rules of Revenue Procedure 2010-30 could restrict the servicers’ actions in negotiating the

 

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terms of a workout or in allowing minor lien releases in circumstances in which, after giving effect to the release, the underlying mortgage loan would not have a real property loan-to-value ratio of 125% or less (calculated as described above). This could impact the timing and ultimate recovery on a Mortgage Loan, and likewise on one or more classes of certificates.

 

You should consider the possible impact on your investment of any existing REMIC restrictions as well as any potential changes to the REMIC rules.

 

REMIC Status

 

If an entity intended to qualify as a REMIC fails to satisfy one or more of the REMIC provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), during any taxable year, the Code provides that such entity will not be treated as a REMIC for such year and any year thereafter. In such event, the issuing entity, including the Upper-Tier REMIC and the Lower-Tier REMIC would likely be treated as one or more separate associations taxable as corporations under Treasury regulations, and the offered certificates may be treated as stock interests in those associations and not as debt instruments.

 

Material Federal Tax Considerations Regarding Original Issue Discount

 

One or more classes of the offered certificates may be issued with “original issue discount” for federal income tax purposes, which generally would result in the holder recognizing taxable income in advance of the receipt of cash attributable to that income. Accordingly, investors must have sufficient sources of cash to pay any federal, state or local income taxes with respect to the original issue discount. In addition, such original issue discount will be required to be accrued and included in income based on the assumption that no defaults will occur and no losses will be incurred with respect to the mortgage loans. This could lead to the inclusion of amounts in ordinary income early in the term of the certificate that later prove uncollectible, giving rise to a bad debt deduction. In the alternative, the investor may be required to treat such uncollectible amount as a capital loss under Section 166 of the Code.

 

General Risk Factors

 

Combination or “Layering” of Multiple Risks May Significantly Increase Risk of Loss

 

Although the various risks discussed in this prospectus are generally described separately, you should consider the potential effects of the interplay of multiple risk factors. Where more than one significant risk factor is present, the risk of loss to an investor in the certificates may be significantly increased.

 

The Certificates May Not Be a Suitable Investment for You

 

The certificates will not be suitable investments for all investors. In particular, you should not purchase any class of certificates unless you understand and are able to bear the risk that the yield to maturity and the aggregate amount and timing of distributions on the certificates will be subject to material variability from period to period and give rise to the potential for significant loss over the life of the certificates. The interaction of the foregoing factors and their effects are impossible to predict and are likely to change from time to time. As a result, an investment in the certificates involves substantial risks and uncertainties and should be considered only by sophisticated institutional investors with substantial investment experience with similar types of securities and who have conducted appropriate due diligence on the mortgage loans, the mortgaged properties and the certificates.

 

The Volatile Economy, Credit Crisis and Downturn in the Real Estate Market Have Adversely Affected and May Continue To Adversely Affect the Value of CMBS

 

The real estate and securitization markets, including the market for commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”), have from time to time experienced significant dislocations, illiquidity and volatility. We cannot assure you that another dislocation in CMBS will not occur.

 

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Any economic downturn may adversely affect the financial resources of borrowers under commercial mortgage loans and may result in their inability to make payments on, or refinance, their outstanding mortgage debt when due or to sell their mortgaged properties for an aggregate amount sufficient to pay off the outstanding debt when due. As a result, distributions of principal and interest on your certificates, and the value of your certificates, could be adversely affected.

 

Other Events May Affect the Value and Liquidity of Your Investment

 

Moreover, other types of events, domestic or international, may affect general economic conditions and financial markets:

 

 

Wars, revolts, terrorist attacks, armed conflicts, energy supply or price disruptions, political crises, natural disasters, civil unrest and/or protests and man-made disasters may have an adverse effect on the mortgaged properties and/or your certificates;

 

 

Trading activity associated with indices of CMBS may drive spreads on those indices wider than spreads on CMBS, thereby resulting in a decrease in value of such CMBS, including your certificates, and spreads on those indices may be affected by a variety of factors, and may or may not be affected for reasons involving the commercial and multifamily real estate markets and may be affected for reasons that are unknown and cannot be discerned; and

 

 

The market value of your certificates also may be affected by many other factors, including the then-prevailing interest rates and market perceptions of risks associated with commercial mortgage lending. A change in the market value of the certificates may be disproportionately impacted by upward or downward movements in the current interest rates.

 

 

You should consider that the foregoing factors may adversely affect the performance of the mortgage loans and accordingly the performance of the offered certificates.

 

Legal and Regulatory Provisions Affecting Investors Could Adversely Affect the Liquidity of the Offered Certificates

 

We make no representation as to the proper characterization of the offered certificates for legal investment, financial institution regulatory, financial reporting or other purposes, as to the ability of particular investors to purchase the offered certificates under applicable legal investment or other restrictions or as to the consequences of an investment in the offered certificates for such purposes or under such restrictions. Changes in federal banking and securities laws and other laws and regulations may have an adverse effect on issuers, investors, or other participants in the asset-backed securities markets including the CMBS market. While the general effects of such changes are uncertain, regulatory or legislative provisions applicable to certain investors may have the effect of limiting or restricting their ability to hold or acquire CMBS, which in turn may adversely affect the ability of investors in the offered certificates who are not subject to those provisions to resell their certificates in the secondary market. For example:

 

 

Investors should be aware and in some cases are required to be aware of the risk retention and due diligence requirements (the “European Due Diligence Requirements”) which under Article 5 of Regulation (EU) 2017/2402 (the “European Securitization Regulation”) apply to certain types of EU-regulated and UK-regulated investors including institutions for occupational retirement; credit institutions (as defined in Regulation (EU) No 575/2013, as amended, the “CRR”); alternative investment fund managers who manage or market alternative investment funds in the European Union or the United Kingdom; investment firms (as defined in the CRR); insurance and reinsurance undertakings; and management companies of UCITS funds (or internally managed UCITS) (“Affected Investors”). Among other things, the European Due Diligence Requirements restrict an Affected Investor from investing in securitizations unless such Affected Investor has verified that: (i) the originator, sponsor or original lender will retain, on an ongoing basis, a material net economic interest of not less than five percent in the securitization determined in accordance with Article 6 of the European Securitization

 

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Regulation and the risk retention is disclosed to Affected Investors; (ii) the originator, sponsor or securitization special purpose entity (i.e., the issuer special purpose vehicle) has, where applicable, made available the information required by Article 7 of the European Securitization Regulation in accordance with the frequency and modalities provided for in that Article; and (iii) where the originator or original lender is established in a non-European Union country, the originator or original lender grants all the credits giving rise to the underlying exposures on the basis of sound and well-defined criteria and clearly established processes for approving, amending, renewing and financing those credits and has effective systems in place to apply those criteria and processes to ensure that credit-granting is based on thorough assessment of the obligor’s creditworthiness.

 

 

Pursuant to Article 14 of the CRR, consolidated subsidiaries of credit institutions and investment firms subject to the CRR may be required to satisfy the European Due Diligence Requirements. In order that such credit institutions and investment firms comply with Article 14 of the CRR, their subsidiaries (regardless of where they are established), which are consolidated for regulatory purposes must comply with the European Due Diligence Requirements.

 

 

Failure on the part of an Affected Investor to comply with the European Due Diligence Requirements may result in various penalties including, in the case of those investors subject to regulatory capital requirements, the imposition of a punitive capital charge in respect of the certificates acquired by the relevant investor. Aspects of the requirements and what is or will be required to demonstrate compliance to European national regulators remain unclear.

 

 

Prospective investors should make themselves aware of the European Due Diligence Requirements described above (and any corresponding implementing rules of their regulator), where applicable to them, in addition to any other applicable regulatory requirements with respect to their investment in the certificates.

 

 

Prospective investors should be aware that none of the originators, the sponsors, the depositor or the issuing entity intends to retain a material net economic interest in the securitization constituted by the issuance of the certificates in accordance with any European Due Diligence Requirements, provide information allowing an Affected Investor to comply with its due diligence obligations under the European Due Diligence Requirements, or take any other action which may be required by an Affected Investor for the purposes of its compliance with the European Due Diligence Requirements, and no such person assumes (i) any obligation to so retain or take any such other action or (ii) any liability whatsoever in connection with any certificateholder’s non-compliance with the European Due Diligence Requirements. Consequently, the certificates are not be a suitable investment for Affected Investors. As a result, the price and liquidity of the certificates in the secondary market may be adversely affected. This could adversely affect your ability to transfer your certificates or the price you may receive upon your sale of your certificates. Each investor should evaluate the impact any such non-compliance may have on it.

 

 

The European Securitization Regulation is in force throughout the European Union, and is expected to be implemented in the non-European Union member states of the European Economic Area. In addition, notwithstanding that the United Kingdom is no longer a member of the European Union, the European Securitization Regulation continues to apply in the United Kingdom, pursuant to the withdrawal agreement made between the European Union and the United Kingdom with regard to the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union, for the duration of the transition period (the “Transition Period”) provided for by such agreement (which is expected to end on December 31, 2020).

 

 

It is expected that, with effect from the end of the Transition Period, the European Securitization Regulation will form part of UK domestic law as amended by the UK Securitisation (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. The Securitisation (Amendment) (EU Exit)

 

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Regulations 2019 (among other things) (i) prescribe the types of “institutional investor” to which the European Securitization Regulation will apply in the UK (“UK Affected Investors”), and (ii) include certain changes to the European Due Diligence Requirements insofar as such requirements apply to UK Affected Investors. References in this section to European Due Diligence Requirements and to Affected Investors also refer, respectively, to the European Due Diligence Requirements in the amended form applicable from the end of the Transition Period to UK Affected Investors and to UK Affected Investors.

 

 

Changes in federal banking and securities laws, including those resulting from the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) enacted in the United States, may have an adverse effect on issuers, investors or other participants in the asset-backed securities markets. In particular, capital regulations issued by the U.S. banking regulators in 2013 implement the increased capital requirements established under the Basel Accord and are being phased in over time. These capital regulations eliminate reliance on credit ratings and otherwise alter, and in most cases increase, the capital requirements imposed on depository institutions and their holding companies, including with respect to ownership of asset-backed securities such as CMBS. Further changes in capital requirements have been announced by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision and it is uncertain when such changes will be implemented in the United States. When fully implemented in the United States, these changes may have an adverse effect with respect to investments in asset-backed securities, including CMBS. As a result of these regulations, investments in CMBS such as the certificates by financial institutions subject to bank capital regulations may result in greater capital charges to these financial institutions and these new regulations may otherwise adversely affect the treatment of CMBS for their regulatory capital purposes.

 

 

Section 619 of the Dodd-Frank Act (such statutory provision together with the implementing regulations, the “Volcker Rule”) generally prohibits “banking entities” (which is broadly defined to include U.S. banks and bank holding companies and many non-U.S. banking entities, together with their respective subsidiaries and other affiliates) from (i) engaging in proprietary trading, (ii) acquiring or retaining an ownership interest in or sponsoring a “covered fund” and (iii) entering into certain relationships with such funds. Under the Volcker Rule, unless otherwise jointly determined otherwise by specified federal regulators, a “covered fund” does not include an issuer that may rely on an exclusion or exemption from the definition of “investment company” under the Investment Company Act other than the exclusions contained in Section 3(c)(1) and Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act.

 

 

The issuing entity will be relying on an exclusion or exemption under the Investment Company Act contained in Section 3(c)(5) of the Investment Company Act or Rule 3a-7 under the Investment Company Act, although there may be additional exclusions or exemptions available to the issuing entity. Accordingly, the issuing entity is being structured so as not to constitute a “covered fund” for purposes of the Volcker Rule. The general effects of the Volcker Rule remain uncertain. Any prospective investor in the certificates, including a U.S. or foreign bank or a subsidiary or other bank affiliate, should consult its own legal advisors regarding such matters and other effects of the Volcker Rule.

 

 

The Financial Accounting Standards Board has adopted changes to the accounting standards for structured products. These changes, or any future changes, may affect the accounting for entities such as the issuing entity, could under certain circumstances require an investor or its owner generally to consolidate the assets of the issuing entity in its financial statements and record third parties’ investments in the issuing entity as liabilities of that investor or owner or could otherwise adversely affect the manner in which the investor or its owner must report an investment in CMBS for financial reporting purposes.

 

 

For purposes of the Secondary Mortgage Market Enhancement Act of 1984, as amended, no class of certificates will constitute “mortgage related securities”.

 

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On October 17, 2019, a negotiated withdrawal agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union was endorsed by leaders at a special meeting of the European Council, providing for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union on January 31, 2020. The negotiated withdrawal agreement also provides for a transition period, which started on January 31, 2020 and will end on December 31, 2020, unless extended by a single decision for up to one or two years. However, the United Kingdom government has stated that it will not seek such an extension. The negotiated withdrawal agreement states that, unless otherwise provided in the agreement, European Union law is applicable to and in the United Kingdom during the transition period. Accordingly, all references to the European Union or the EU in the context of the applicability of European Union regulations and directives in these risk factors should be interpreted to include the United Kingdom until December 31, 2020 or the end of any extension period.

 

Further changes in federal banking and securities laws and other laws and regulations may have an adverse effect on issuers, investors, or other participants in the asset-backed securities markets (including the CMBS market) and may have adverse effect on the liquidity, market value and regulatory characteristics of the offered certificates.

 

Accordingly, all investors whose investment activities are subject to legal investment laws and regulations, regulatory capital requirements, or review by regulatory authorities should consult with their own legal, accounting and other advisors in determining whether, and to what extent, the offered certificates will constitute legal investments for them or are subject to investment or other restrictions, unfavorable accounting treatment, capital charges or reserve requirements. See “Legal Investment”.

 

In addition, this transaction is structured to comply with the Credit Risk Retention Rules as and to the extent set forth under “Credit Risk Retention”. We cannot assure you that the retaining sponsor will at times satisfy such credit risk retention requirements. At this time, it is unclear what effect a failure of the retaining sponsor to be in compliance with the Credit Risk Retention Rules at any time will have on the certificateholders or the market value or liquidity of the certificates.

 

The Master Servicer, any Sub-Servicer or the Special Servicer May Have Difficulty Performing Under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement or a Related Sub-Servicing Agreement

 

Any economic downturn or recession, whether resulting from COVID-19 or otherwise, may adversely affect the master servicer’s, any sub-servicer’s or the special servicer’s ability to perform its duties under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement or the related sub-servicing agreement, including, if applicable, performance as it relates to the making of debt service or property protection advances or the ability to effectively service the underlying mortgage loans. Accordingly, this may adversely affect the performance of the underlying mortgage loans or the performance of the certificates.

 

Book-Entry Securities May Delay Receipt of Payment and Reports and Limit Liquidity and Your Ability to Pledge Certificates

 

If a trust or trust fund issues certificates in book-entry form, you may experience delays in receipt of your payments and/or reports, since payments and reports will initially be made to the book-entry depository or its nominee. In addition, the issuance of certificates in book-entry form may reduce the liquidity of certificates so issued in the secondary trading market, since some investors may be unwilling to purchase certificates for which they cannot receive physical certificates. Additionally, your ability to pledge certificates to persons or entities that do not participate in The Depository Trust Company system, or otherwise to take action in respect of the certificates, may be limited due to lack of a physical security representing the certificates.

 

Book-Entry Registration Will Mean You Will Not Be Recognized as a Holder of Record

 

Your certificates will be initially represented by one or more certificates registered in the name of Cede & Co., as the nominee for The Depository Trust Company, and will not be registered in your name. As a result, you will not be recognized as a certificateholder, or holder of record of your certificates. See “Description of the Certificates—Delivery, Form, Transfer and Denomination—Book-Entry Registration” in this prospectus and “Risk Factors—Book-Entry Securities May Delay Receipt of Payment and Reports and

 

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Limit Liquidity and Your Ability to Pledge Certificates” in this prospectus for a discussion of important considerations relating to not being a certificateholder of record.

 

Description of the Mortgage Pool

 

General

 

The assets of the issuing entity will consist of a pool of 39 fixed rate mortgage loans (the “Mortgage Loans” or, collectively, the “Mortgage Pool”) with an aggregate principal balance as of the Cut-off Date of approximately $1,083,740,881 (the “Initial Pool Balance”). The “Cut-off Date” means with respect to each Mortgage Loan and Whole Loan, the related Due Date in November 2020 (or with respect to any Mortgage Loan or Whole Loan that has its first Due Date after November 2020, the date that would otherwise have been the related Due Date in November 2020 under the terms of that Mortgage Loan or Whole Loan if a monthly payment were scheduled to be due in that month).

 

Fourteen (14) of the Mortgage Loans (59.0%), are each part of a larger whole loan, each of which is comprised of the related Mortgage Loan and one or more loans that are pari passu in right of payment to the related Mortgage Loan (collectively referred to in this prospectus as “Pari Passu Companion Loans”) and/or are subordinate in right of payment to the related Mortgage Loan (referred to in this prospectus as a “Subordinate Companion Loan”). Each Pari Passu Companion Loan and Subordinate Companion Loan is referred to as a “Companion Loan” in this prospectus. Each Mortgage Loan and any related Companion Loans are collectively referred to as a “Whole Loan”. Each Companion Loan is secured by the same mortgage and the same single assignment of leases and rents securing the related Mortgage Loan. See “—The Whole Loans” below for more information regarding the rights of the holders of the Companion Loans and the servicing and administration of the Whole Loans that will not be serviced under the pooling and servicing agreement for this transaction.

 

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The Mortgage Loans and Whole Loans were originated, co-originated or acquired (or, on or prior to the Closing Date, will be acquired) by the mortgage loan sellers set forth in the following chart and such entities will sell their respective Mortgage Loans to the depositor, which will in turn sell the Mortgage Loans to the issuing entity:

 

Sellers of the Mortgage Loans

 

Seller(1)

  Number of
Mortgage Loans
   Aggregate Cut-off Date
Balance of Mortgage
Loans
  Approx. % of Initial Pool Balance
Citi Real Estate Funding Inc.   18     $446,160,000    41.2%
Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company   7    266,705,881    24.6 
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association   8    129,550,000    12.0 
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association / German American Capital Corporation(2)   1    100,000,000    9.2 
Citi Real Estate Funding Inc. / German American Capital Corporation(3)   1    75,000,000    6.9 
German American Capital Corporation   4    66,325,000    6.1 
Total   39     $1,083,740,881    100.0%

 

 

(1)Each Mortgage Loan was originated by its respective mortgage loan seller or its affiliate, except those certain Mortgage Loans that are part of larger whole loan structures that were co-originated by the applicable mortgage loan seller or its affiliate with one or more other lenders. See “—Co-Originated or Unaffiliated Third-Party Originated Mortgage Loans” below.

 

(2)JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association and German American Capital Corporation are co-sponsors with respect to The Grace Building Mortgage Loan (9.2%). The Grace Building Mortgage Loan is part of a Whole Loan that was co-originated by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Bank of America, N.A., Column Financial, Inc. and DBR Investments Co. Limited, and is evidenced by three (3) promissory notes: (i) note A-2-2, with an outstanding principal balance of $30,000,000 as of the Cut-off Date, as to which JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association is acting as mortgage loan seller; (ii) note A-2-3, with an outstanding principal balance of $30,000,000 as of the Cut-off Date, as to which JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association is acting as mortgage loan seller; and (iii) note A-4-2, with an outstanding principal balance of $40,000,000 as of the Cut-off Date, as to which German American Capital Corporation is acting as mortgage loan seller.

 

(3)Citi Real Estate Funding Inc. and German American Capital Corporation are co-sponsors with respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan (6.9%). The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan is part of a Whole Loan that was co-originated by Citi Real Estate Funding Inc., Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch, Barclays Capital Real Estate Inc. and Société Generale Financial Corporation, and is evidenced by two (2) promissory notes: (i) note A-13-5, with an outstanding principal balance of $50,000,000 as of the Cut-off Date, as to which Citi Real Estate Funding Inc. is acting as mortgage loan seller; and (ii) note A-15-6, with an outstanding principal balance of $25,000,000 as of the Cut-off Date, as to which German American Capital Corporation is acting as mortgage loan seller.

 

Each of the Mortgage Loans or Whole Loans is evidenced by one or more promissory notes or similar evidence of indebtedness (each a “Mortgage Note”) and, in each case, secured by (or, in the case of an indemnity deed of trust, backed by a guaranty that is secured by) one or more mortgages, deeds of trust or other similar security instruments (each, a “Mortgage”) creating a first lien on a fee simple and/or leasehold interest in one or more commercial or multifamily real properties (each, a “Mortgaged Property”).

 

The Mortgage Loans and Whole Loans are generally non-recourse loans. In the event of a borrower default on a non-recourse Mortgage Loan or Whole Loan, recourse may be had only against the specific Mortgaged Property or Mortgaged Properties and the other limited assets securing such Mortgage Loan or Whole Loan, and not against the related borrower’s other assets. The Mortgage Loans and Whole Loans are not insured or guaranteed by the sponsors, the mortgage loan sellers or any other person or entity unrelated to the respective borrower. You should consider all of the Mortgage Loans and Whole Loans to be nonrecourse loans as to which recourse in the case of default will be limited to the specific property and other assets, if any, pledged to secure the related Mortgage Loan or Whole Loans.

 

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Co-Originated or Unaffiliated Third-Party Originated Mortgage Loans

 

The following Mortgage Loans are component promissory notes of whole loans co-originated by the related mortgage loan seller (or an affiliate) and another entity:

 

The Grace Building Mortgage Loan (9.2%), for which JPMCB and GACC are the mortgage loan sellers, is part of a Whole Loan which was co-originated by JPMCB, Bank of America, N.A., Column Financial, Inc. and DBR Investments Co. Limited.

 

The McClellan Business Park Mortgage Loan (6.9%), for which GSMC is the mortgage loan seller, is part of a Whole Loan that was co-originated by GS Bank and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association.

 

The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan (6.9%), for which CREFI and GACC are the mortgage loan sellers is part of a Whole Loan which was co-originated by CREFI, Barclays Capital Real Estate Inc., Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch and Société Générale Financial Corporation.

 

The 711 Fifth Avenue Mortgage Loan (5.5%), for which GSMC is the mortgage loan seller, is part of a Whole Loan that was co-originated by GS Bank and Bank of America, N.A.

 

The Kings Plaza Mortgage Loan (2.8%), for which JPMCB is the Mortgage Loan Seller, is part of a Whole Loan that was co-originated by JPMCB, Société Générale Financial Corporation and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association.

 

Certain Calculations and Definitions

 

This prospectus sets forth certain information with respect to the Mortgage Loans and the Mortgaged Properties. The sum in any column of the tables presented on Annex A-2 and Annex A-3 may not equal the indicated total due to rounding. The information on Annex A-1 with respect to the Mortgage Loans (or Whole Loans, if applicable) and the Mortgaged Properties is based upon the pool of the Mortgage Loans as it is expected to be constituted as of the close of business on November 30, 2020 (the “Closing Date”), assuming that (i) all scheduled principal and interest payments due on or before the Cut-off Date will be made and (ii) there will be no principal prepayments on or before the Closing Date; and provided that with respect to The Grace Building Mortgage Loan, JPMCB will sell two of the three promissory notes comprising such Mortgage Loan and GACC will sell one of the three promissory notes comprising such Mortgage Loan to the depositor; and provided, further, that with respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan, each of CREFI and GACC will sell one of two promissory notes comprising such Mortgage Loan to the depositor will sell one of two promissory notes comprising such Mortgage Loan to the depositor. The statistics on Annex A-1, Annex A-2 and Annex A-3 were primarily derived from information provided to the depositor by each sponsor, which information may have been obtained from the borrowers.

 

All percentages of the Mortgage Loans and Mortgaged Properties, or of any specified group of Mortgage Loans and Mortgaged Properties, referred to in this prospectus without further description are approximate percentages of the Initial Pool Balance by Cut-off Date Balances and/or the allocated loan amount allocated to such Mortgaged Properties as of the Cut-off Date.

 

All information presented in this prospectus with respect to each Mortgage Loan with one or more Pari Passu Companion Loans is calculated in a manner that reflects the aggregate indebtedness evidenced by that Mortgage Loan and the related Pari Passu Companion Loan(s), unless otherwise indicated. All information presented in this prospectus with respect to each Mortgage Loan with one or more Subordinate Companion Loans is calculated without regard to such Subordinate Companion Loans, unless otherwise indicated.

 

Unless otherwise specified, (i) references to a Mortgaged Property (or portfolio of Mortgaged Properties) by name refer to such Mortgaged Property (or portfolio of Mortgaged Properties) so identified on Annex A-1, (ii) references to a Mortgage Loan by name refer to such Mortgage Loan secured by the related

 

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Mortgaged Property (or portfolio of Mortgaged Properties) so identified on Annex A-1, (iii) any parenthetical with a percent next to a Mortgaged Property name (or portfolio of Mortgaged Properties name) indicates the approximate percent (or approximate aggregate percent) that the outstanding principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan (or, if applicable, the allocated loan amount with respect to such Mortgaged Property) represents of the Initial Pool Balance, and (iv) any parenthetical with a percent next to a Mortgage Loan name or a group of Mortgage Loans indicates the approximate percent (or approximate aggregate percent) that the outstanding principal balance of such Mortgage Loan or the aggregate outstanding principal balance of such group of Mortgage Loans, as applicable, represents of the Initial Pool Balance.

 

Definitions

 

For purposes of this prospectus, including the information presented in the Annexes, to this prospectus, the indicated terms have the meanings set forth below. In reviewing such definitions, investors should be aware that the appraisals for the Mortgaged Properties were prepared prior to origination, and generally have not been updated. Certain appraisals were prepared prior to the COVID-19 outbreak and do not account for the effects of the pandemic on the related Mortgaged Properties. In addition, more recent appraisals may not reflect the complete effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the related mortgaged properties as the cumulative impact of the pandemic may not be known for some time. Similarly, net operating income and occupancy information used in underwriting the Mortgage Loans may not reflect current conditions, and in particular, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, appraised values, net operating income, occupancy, and related metrics, such as loan-to-value ratios, debt service coverage ratios and debt yields, may not accurately reflect the current conditions at the Mortgaged Properties. See “Risk Factors—Special Risks—Current Coronavirus Pandemic Has Adversely Affected the Global Economy and Will Likely Adversely Affect the Performance of the Mortgage Loans” , “—Appraisals May Not Reflect Current or Future Market Value for Each Property” and “—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Underwritten Net Cash Flow Could Be Based On Incorrect or Failed Assumptions.”

 

ADR” means, for any hospitality property, average daily rate.

 

Allocated Cut-off Date Loan Amount” means, in the case of Mortgage Loans secured by multiple Mortgaged Properties, the allocated Cut-off Date Balance for each Mortgaged Property based on an allocated loan amount that has been assigned to the related Mortgaged Properties based upon one or more of the related appraised values, the related underwritten net cash flow or prior allocations reflected in the related Mortgage Loan documents; provided that with respect to any Whole Loan secured by a portfolio of Mortgaged Properties, the Allocated Cut-off Date Loan Amount represents only the pro rata portion of the related Mortgage Loan principal balance amount relative to the related Whole Loan principal balance. Information presented in this prospectus with respect to the Mortgaged Properties expressed as a percentage of the Initial Pool Balance reflects the Allocated Cut-off Date Loan Amount allocated to such Mortgaged Property as of the Cut-off Date.

 

Annual Debt Service” generally means, for any Mortgage Loan or Companion Loan, the current annualized debt service payable on such Mortgage Loan or Companion Loan as of November 2020 (but without regard to any leap year adjustments) (or, in the case of any Mortgage Loan or Companion Loan that has its first due date after November 2020, the anticipated annualized debt service payable on such Mortgage Loan or Companion Loan as of November 2020); provided that with respect to each Mortgage Loan with a partial interest-only period, the Annual Debt Service is calculated based on the debt service due under such Mortgage Loan or Companion Loan during the amortization period (but without regard to any leap year adjustments). In the case of any Whole Loan, Annual Debt Service is calculated with respect to the Mortgage Loan including any related Pari Passu Companion Loan (but without regard to any related Subordinate Companion Loan unless expressly stated otherwise).

 

Appraised Value” means, for each of the Mortgaged Properties and any date of determination, the most current appraised value of such Mortgaged Property as determined by an appraisal of the Mortgaged Property and in accordance with Member of the Appraisal Institute (“MAI”) standards. With respect to each Mortgaged Property, the Appraised Value set forth on Annex A-1 to this prospectus is the “as-is” appraised value unless otherwise specified under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Appraised Value” in this

 

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prospectus, and is in each case as determined by an appraisal made not more than fourteen (14) months prior to the origination date of the related Mortgage Loan or Whole Loan as described under “Appraisal Date” on Annex A-1 to this prospectus. The appraisals for certain of the Mortgaged Properties may state an appraised value based on hypothetical or other projected values as well as an “as-is” value for such Mortgaged Properties that assumes that certain events will occur with respect to the re-tenanting, construction, renovation or repairs or other repositioning of the Mortgaged Property or which in certain cases may reflect a portfolio premium valuation, and such “retrospective” or other similar values may, to the extent indicated, be reflected elsewhere in this prospectus, on Annex A-1 to this prospectus. For such Appraised Values and other values on a property-by-property basis, see Annex A-1 of this prospectus and the related footnotes. With respect to a Mortgage Loan secured by the portfolio of Mortgaged Properties, the Appraised Value represents the “as-is” value for the portfolio of Mortgaged Properties as a collective whole, which may be higher than the aggregate of the “as-is” appraised value of the individual Mortgaged Properties. In addition, for certain Mortgage Loans, the LTV Ratio at Maturity/ARD was calculated based on the “as stabilized” appraised value for the related Mortgaged Property. We cannot assure you that the value of any particular Mortgaged Property will not have declined from the Appraised Value shown on Annex A-1 to this prospectus. We make no representation that any Appraised Value presented in this prospectus would approximate either the value of that would be determined in a current appraisal of the Mortgaged Property or the amount that would be realized upon a sale of Mortgaged Property as described under the definition of “LTV Ratio at Maturity/ARD”.

 

We cannot assure you that the value of any particular Mortgaged Property will not have declined from the Appraised Value shown on Annex A-1 to this prospectus. No representation is made that any Appraised Value presented in this prospectus would approximate either the value that would be determined in a current appraisal of the Mortgaged Property or the amount that would be realized upon a sale of the Mortgaged Property.

 

Balloon Balance” means, with respect to any Mortgage Loan or Companion Loan, the principal balance scheduled to be due on such Mortgage Loan or Companion Loan at maturity (or, in the case of the ARD Loans, outstanding at the related Anticipated Repayment Date) assuming that all monthly debt service payments are timely received and there are no prepayments or defaults.

 

Crossed Group” identifies each group of Mortgage Loans in the Mortgage Pool that are cross-collateralized and cross-defaulted with each other. There are no Crossed Groups in the Mortgage Pool.

 

Cut-off Date Balance” of any Mortgage Loan or Companion Loan, will be the unpaid principal balance of that Mortgage Loan or Companion Loan, as of the Cut-off Date after application of all payments due on or before that date, whether or not received.

 

Cut-off Date LTV Ratio” or “Cut-off Date Loan-to-Value Ratio” generally means, with respect to any Mortgage Loan, the ratio, expressed as a percentage of (1) the Cut-off Date Balance of that Mortgage Loan set forth on Annex A-1 to this prospectus divided by (2) the Appraised Value (which in certain cases, may reflect a portfolio premium valuation) of the related Mortgaged Property or Mortgaged Properties set forth on Annex A-1 to this prospectus, except as set forth below:

 

with respect to each Mortgage Loan that is part of a Whole Loan, the calculation of Cut-off Date LTV Ratio is based on the aggregate principal balance of such Mortgage Loan and the related Pari Passu Companion Loan(s), but not any related Subordinate Companion Loan(s) unless expressly stated otherwise.

 

with respect to each Mortgage Loan that is part of a Whole Loan, the calculation of Cut-off Date LTV Ratio is based on the aggregate principal balance of such Mortgage Loan and the related Pari Passu Companion Loan(s), but not any related Subordinate Companion Loan(s) unless expressly stated otherwise.

 

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with respect to the Mortgaged Properties that secure the Mortgage Loans listed in the following table, the respective Cut-off Date LTV Ratio was calculated using the related values other than the “as-is” Appraised Values, each as set forth in the following table:

 

Mortgage Loan Name

% of Initial Pool Balance

Cut-off Date LTV Ratio
(Other Than “As-Is”)

Appraised Value (Other Than “As-Is”)

Cut-off Date LTV Ratio
(“As-Is”)

Appraised Value (“As-Is”)

3170 & 3180 Fairview Park(1) 4.8% 58.3% $90,000,000 61.5% $85,400,000
Cambridge Crossing(2) 2.3% 40.5% $729,000,000 42.6% $693,000,000
SVEA Texas Portfolio(3) 1.4% 66.3% $23,100,000 68.2% $22,470,000
Dearborn Flex Portfolio(4) 1.0% 58.6% $17,750,000 59.9% $17,350,000
Omaha Sitel(5) 0.4% 75.6% $6,340,000 65.5% $5,490,000

 

 

(1)The Appraised Value (Other Than “As-Is”) represents the “As Stabilized” appraised value as of September 1, 2021, which assumes that both Sheet Metal Workers National Pension and Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC accept delivery of their related leased premises and are paying unabated rent as of September 1, 2021. We cannot assure you that Sheet Metal Workers National Pension and Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC will accept delivery and commence paying rent as expected or at all.

 

(2)The Appraised Value (Other Than “As-Is”) represents the “As Complete” appraised value, which excludes remaining lease-up costs of $35,841,407 including $20,338,468 in contractual leasing expenses, $3,058,556 in speculative leasing expenses, and $12,444,383 in free rent. At origination, approximately $20,538,868 was reserved with the lender for outstanding contractual leasing expenses, and approximately $10,841,980 was reserved with the lender for free rent periods under the leases at the Mortgaged Property.

 

(3)The Appraised Value (Other Than “As-Is”) represents the sum of (i) the “as complete” Appraised Value of the 4220 Jimmy Johnson Boulevard Mortgaged Property (0.3%) of $4,770,000 as of November 1, 2020 and (ii) the “As-Is” Appraised Values of the remaining seven Mortgaged Properties securing the Mortgage Loan. The “as complete” appraised value for such Mortgaged Property assumes that a parking lot expansion is completed on such Mortgaged Property. The lender reserved $415,650 in respect of a tenant allowance related to such parking lot, and the borrower has provided evidence of completion of such parking lot. The Appraised Value (“As-Is”) represents the sum of the “As-Is” Appraised Value of all Mortgaged Properties securing the Mortgage Loan, including the $4,380,000 “As-Is” value of the 4220 Jimmy Johnson Boulevard Mortgaged Property.

 

(4)The Appraised Value (Other Than “As-Is”) represents the “Prospective Market Value Upon Stabilization” of the Dearborn Flex Portfolio - 5850 Mercury Drive Mortgaged Property (0.5%) of $9,750,000, which assumes free rent has burned off and economic stabilization has occurred. The “As-Is” appraised value as of September 30, 2020 is $9,350,000. The appraised value of the Dearborn Flex Portfolio Mortgage Loan after accounting for the “Prospective Market Value Upon Stabilization” of the Dearborn Flex Portfolio - 5850 Mercury Drive Mortgaged Property is $17,750,000. The “As-Is” appraised value as of September 30, 2020 of the Dearborn Flex Portfolio Mortgage Loan, without taking into consideration such assumption, is $17,350,000.

 

(5)The Appraised Value (Other Than “As-Is”) represents the “As Hypothetical” which assumes that the funds of $750,596 and the $100,000 the borrower reserved at loan origination for replacement and outstanding tenant improvement, respectively, are available as of the appraisal date and will be used for capital expenditures and tenant improvements of the sole tenant at the Mortgaged Property.

 

Debt Yield on Underwritten Net Cash Flow” or “Debt Yield on Underwritten NCF” means, with respect to any Mortgage Loan, the related Underwritten Net Cash Flow divided by the Cut-off Date Balance of that Mortgage Loan, except as set forth below:

 

with respect to each Mortgage Loan that is part of a Whole Loan, the calculation of Debt Yield on Underwritten Net Cash Flow is based on the aggregate principal balance of such Mortgage Loan and the related Pari Passu Companion Loan(s), but not any related Subordinate Companion Loan(s) unless expressly stated otherwise.

 

with respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan (6.9%), the Mortgaged Properties are master leased to the sole tenant, MGM Lessee II, LLC. MGM Lessee II, LLC (and each operating subtenant thereof) has the exclusive right to operate the Mortgaged Properties and the borrowers are entitled to receive only rents from the master lease, and not the underlying rents or receipts from the operation of the Mortgaged Properties by MGM Lessee II, LLC (and/or any operating subtenant thereof). The UW NCF Debt Yield of the related Whole Loan, based only on the master lease rent, is 9.7%.

 

Debt Yield on Underwritten Net Operating Income”, “UW NOI Debt Yield” or “Debt Yield on Underwritten NOI” means, with respect to any Mortgage Loan, the related Underwritten Net Operating Income divided by the Cut-off Date Balance of that Mortgage Loan, except as set forth below:

 

with respect to each Mortgage Loan that is part of a Whole Loan, the calculation of Debt Yield on Underwritten Net Operating Income is based on the aggregate principal balance of such

 

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  Mortgage Loan and the related Pari Passu Companion Loan(s), but not any related Subordinate Companion Loan(s) unless expressly stated otherwise.

 

with respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan (6.9%), the Mortgaged Properties are master leased to the sole tenant, MGM Lessee II, LLC. MGM Lessee II, LLC (and each operating subtenant thereof) has the exclusive right to operate the Mortgaged Properties and the borrowers are entitled to receive only rents from the master lease, and not the underlying rents or receipts from the operation of the Mortgaged Properties by MGM Lessee II, LLC (and/or any operating subtenant thereof). The UW NOI Debt Yield of the related Whole Loan, based only on the master lease rent, is 9.7%.

 

DSCR”, “Debt Service Coverage Ratio”, “Cut-off Date DSCR”, “UW NCF DSCR” or “Underwritten NCF DSCR” generally means, for any Mortgage Loan, the ratio of Underwritten Net Cash Flow produced by the related Mortgaged Property or Mortgaged Properties to the aggregate amount of the Annual Debt Service, except as set forth below:

 

with respect to each Mortgage Loan that is part of a Whole Loan, the calculation of the DSCR is based on the aggregate Annual Debt Service that is due in connection with such Mortgage Loan and the related Pari Passu Companion Loan(s), but not any related Subordinate Companion Loan(s) unless expressly stated otherwise.

 

with respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan (6.9%), the related Mortgaged Properties are master leased to a sole tenant, MGM Lessee II, LLC. MGM Lessee II, LLC (and each operating subtenant thereof) has the exclusive right to operate the Mortgaged Properties and the borrowers are entitled to receive only rents from the master lease, and not the underlying rents or receipts from the operation of the Mortgaged Properties by MGM Lessee II, LLC (and/or any operating subtenant thereof); the UW NCF DSCR of the related Whole Loan, based only on the master lease rent, is 2.70x.

 

Hard Lockbox” means that the borrower is required to direct the tenants to pay rents directly to a lockbox account controlled by the lender. Hospitality and multifamily properties are considered to have a hard lockbox if credit card receivables are required to be deposited directly into the lockbox account even though cash, checks or “over the counter” receipts are deposited by the manager of the related Mortgaged Property into the lockbox account controlled by the lender.

 

In-Place Cash Management” means, for funds directed into a lockbox, such funds are generally not made immediately available to the related borrower, but instead are forwarded to a cash management account controlled by the lender and the funds are disbursed according to the related loan documents with any excess remitted to the related borrower (unless an event of default under the Mortgage Loan documents or one or more specified trigger events have occurred and are outstanding) generally on a daily basis.

 

Largest Tenant” means, with respect to any Mortgaged Property, the tenant occupying the largest amount of net rentable square feet.

 

Largest Tenant Lease Expiration” means the date at which the applicable Largest Tenant’s lease is scheduled to expire.

 

Loan Per Unit” means the principal balance per unit of measure as of the Cut-off Date.

 

LTV Ratio at Maturity/ARD”, “Maturity Date/ARD Loan-to-Value Ratio” or “Maturity Date/ARD LTV Ratio” with respect to any Mortgage Loan, the ratio, expressed as a percentage of (1) the Balloon Balance of such Mortgage Loan as adjusted to give effect to the amortization of the applicable Mortgage Loan as of its maturity date or Anticipated Repayment Date, as applicable, assuming no prepayments or defaults, divided by (2) the Appraised Value (which, in certain cases may reflect a portfolio premium valuation) of the related Mortgaged Property or Mortgaged Properties shown on Annex A-1 to this prospectus, except as set forth below:

 

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with respect to each Mortgage Loan that is part of a Whole Loan, the calculation of the LTV Ratio at Maturity/ARD is based on the aggregate Balloon Balance at maturity or Anticipated Repayment Date of such Mortgage Loan and the related Pari Passu Companion Loan(s), but not any related Subordinate Companion Loan(s) unless expressly stated otherwise.

 

with respect to the Mortgaged Properties that secure the Mortgage Loans listed in the following table, the respective LTV Ratio at Maturity/ARD was calculated using the related values other than the “as-is” Appraised Values, each as set forth in the following table:

 

Mortgage Loan Name

% of Initial Pool Balance

Maturity Date/ARD LTV Ratio
(Other Than “As-Is”)

Appraised Value (Other Than “As-Is”)

Maturity Date/ARD LTV Ratio
(“As-Is”)

Appraised Value (“As-Is”)

3170 & 3180 Fairview Park(1) 4.8% 52.3% $90,000,000 55.1% $85,400,000
Cambridge Crossing(2) 2.3% 40.5% $729,000,000 42.6% $693,000,000
SVEA Texas Portfolio(3) 1.4% 58.0% $23,100,000 59.6% $22,470,000
Dearborn Flex Portfolio(4) 1.0% 47.4% $17,750,000 48.5% $17,350,000
Omaha Sitel(5) 0.4% 65.7% $6,340,000 56.9% $5,490,000

 

 

(1)The Appraised Value (Other Than “As-Is”) represents the “As Stabilized” appraised value as of September 1, 2021, which assumes that both Sheet Metal Workers National Pension and Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC accept delivery of their related leased premises and are paying unabated rent as of September 1, 2021. We cannot assure you that Sheet Metal Workers National Pension and Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC will accept delivery and commence paying rent as expected or at all.

 

(2)The Appraised Value (Other Than “As-Is”) represents the “As Complete” appraised value, which excludes remaining lease-up costs of $35,841,407 including $20,338,468 in contractual leasing expenses, $3,058,556 in speculative leasing expenses, and $12,444,383 in free rent. At origination, approximately $20,538,868 was reserved with the lender for outstanding contractual leasing expenses, and approximately $10,841,980 was reserved with the lender for free rent periods under the leases at the Mortgaged Property.

 

(3)The Appraised Value (Other Than “As-Is”) represents the sum of (i) the “as complete” Appraised Value of the 4220 Jimmy Johnson Boulevard Mortgaged Property (0.3%) of $4,770,000 as of November 1, 2020 and (ii) the “As-Is” Appraised Values of the remaining seven Mortgaged Properties securing the Mortgage Loan. The “as complete” appraised value for such Mortgaged Property assumes that a parking lot expansion is completed on such Mortgaged Property. The lender reserved $415,650 in respect of a tenant allowance related to such parking lot, and the borrower has provided evidence of completion of such parking lot. The Appraised Value (“As-Is”) represents the sum of the “As-Is” Appraised Value of all Mortgaged Properties securing the Mortgage Loan, including the $4,380,000 “As-Is” value of the 4220 Jimmy Johnson Boulevard Mortgaged Property.

 

(4)The Appraised Value (Other Than “As-Is”) represents the “Prospective Market Value Upon Stabilization” of the Dearborn Flex Portfolio - 5850 Mercury Drive Mortgaged Property (0.5%) of $9,750,000, which assumes free rent has burned off and economic stabilization has occurred. The “As-Is” appraised value as of September 30, 2020 is $9,350,000. The appraised value of the Dearborn Flex Portfolio Mortgage Loan after accounting for the “Prospective Market Value Upon Stabilization” of the Dearborn Flex Portfolio - 5850 Mercury Drive Mortgaged Property is $17,750,000. The “As-Is” appraised value as of September 30, 2020 of the Dearborn Flex Portfolio Mortgage Loan, without taking into consideration such assumption, is $17,350,000.

 

(5)The Appraised Value (Other Than “As-Is”) represents the “As Hypothetical” which assumes that the funds of $750,596 and the $100,000 the borrower reserved at loan origination for replacement and outstanding tenant improvement, respectively, are available as of the appraisal date and will be used for capital expenditures and tenant improvements of the sole tenant at the Mortgaged Property.

 

Most Recent NOI” and “Trailing 12 NOI” (which is for the period ending as of the date specified on Annex A-1 to this prospectus) is the net operating income for a Mortgaged Property as established by information provided by the borrowers, except that in certain cases such net operating income has been adjusted by removing certain non-recurring expenses and revenue or by certain other normalizations. Most Recent NOI and Trailing 12 NOI do not necessarily reflect accrual of certain costs such as taxes and capital expenditures and do not reflect non-cash items such as depreciation or amortization. In some cases, capital expenditures may have been treated by a borrower as an expense or expenses treated as capital expenditures. Most Recent NOI and Trailing 12 NOI were not necessarily determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Moreover, Most Recent NOI and Trailing 12 NOI are not a substitute for net income determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as a measure of the results of a property’s operations or a substitute for cash flows from operating activities determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as a measure of liquidity and in certain cases may reflect partial year annualizations.

 

Occupancy” means, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, (i) in the case of multifamily, rental and mixed use (to the extent the related Mortgaged Property includes multifamily space) properties, the percentage of rental Units, rooms or beds, as applicable, that are rented as of the Occupancy Date; (ii) in the case of retail, office, industrial and mixed use (to the extent the related Mortgaged Property includes

 

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retail or office space) properties, the percentage of the net rentable square footage rented as of the Occupancy Date (subject to, in the case of certain Mortgage Loans, one or more of the additional leasing assumptions); and (iii) in the case of hospitality properties, the percentage of available Rooms occupied for the trailing 12-month period ending on Occupancy Date. In some cases, occupancy was calculated based on assumptions regarding occupancy, such as the assumption that a certain tenant at the Mortgaged Property that has executed a lease, but has not yet taken occupancy and/or has not yet commenced paying rent, will take occupancy on a future date generally expected to occur within twelve months of the Cut-off Date; assumptions regarding the renewal of particular leases and/or the re-leasing of certain space at the related Mortgaged Property; in some cases, assumptions regarding leases under negotiation being executed; in some cases, assumptions regarding tenants taking additional space in the future if currently committed to do so or, in some cases, the exclusion of dark tenants, tenants with material aged receivables, tenants that may have already given notice to vacate their space, bankrupt tenants that have not yet affirmed their lease and certain additional leasing assumptions. See footnotes to Annex A-1 to this prospectus for additional occupancy assumptions. We cannot assure you that the assumptions made with respect to any Mortgaged Property will, in fact, be consistent with that Mortgaged Property’s actual occupancy. See “—Tenant Issues” below.

 

Occupancy Date” means the date of determination of the Occupancy of a Mortgaged Property.

 

Original Balance” means the principal balance of the Mortgage Loan or Companion Loan as of the date of origination.

 

Prepayment Penalty Description” or “Prepayment Provision” means the number of payments from the first due date through and including the maturity date or Anticipated Repayment Date for which a Mortgage Loan is, as applicable, (i) locked out from prepayment, (ii) provides for payment of a prepayment premium or yield maintenance charge in connection with a prepayment, (iii) permits defeasance and/or (iv) permits prepayment without a payment of a prepayment premium or a yield maintenance charge.

 

Related Group” identifies each group of Mortgage Loans in the Mortgage Pool with borrower sponsors affiliated with other borrower sponsors in the Mortgage Pool. Each Related Group is identified by a separate number on Annex A-1 to this prospectus.

 

RevPAR” means, with respect to any hospitality property, revenues per available room.

 

Soft Lockbox” means that the related borrower is required to deposit or cause the property manager to deposit all rents collected into a lockbox account. Hospitality and multifamily properties are considered to have a soft lockbox if credit card receivables, cash, checks or “over the counter” receipts are deposited into the lockbox account by the borrower or property manager.

 

Square Feet”, “SF” or “Sq. Ft.” means, in the case of a Mortgaged Property operated as a retail center, office, industrial/warehouse facility, combination retail/office or other single purpose property, the square footage of the net rentable or leasable area.

 

Springing Cash Management” means, until the occurrence of an event of default or one or more specified trigger events under the Mortgage Loan documents, revenue from the lockbox is forwarded to an account controlled by the related borrower or is otherwise made available to the related borrower. Upon the occurrence of an event of default or such a trigger event, the Mortgage Loan documents require the related revenue to be forwarded to a cash management account controlled by the lender and the funds are disbursed according to the related loan documents.

 

Springing Lockbox” means a lockbox that is not currently in place, but the related loan documents require the imposition of a lockbox account upon the occurrence of an event of default or one or more specified trigger events under the loan documents. In certain cases, the account agreement establishing the lockbox account is required to be delivered upon the occurrence of such trigger event(s), rather than at origination.

 

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Underwritten Expenses” with respect to any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property, means an estimate of operating expenses, as determined by the related originator and generally derived from historical expenses at the Mortgaged Property, the borrower’s budget or appraiser’s estimate, in some cases adjusted for significant occupancy increases and a market-rate management fee. We cannot assure you that the assumptions made with respect to any Mortgaged Property will, in fact, be consistent with that Mortgaged Property’s actual performance.

 

The “Underwritten Net Cash Flow”, “Net Cash Flow” or “Underwritten NCF” with respect to any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property, means cash flow available for debt service, generally equal to the Underwritten NOI decreased by an amount that the applicable mortgage loan seller has determined for tenant improvement and leasing commissions and / or replacement reserves for capital items. Underwritten NCF does not reflect debt service or non-cash items such as depreciation or amortization.

 

The Underwritten Net Cash Flow for each Mortgaged Property is calculated based on the basis of numerous assumptions and subjective judgments (including, but not limited to, with respect to future occupancy and rental rates), which, if ultimately proved erroneous, could cause the actual net cash flow for the Mortgaged Property to differ materially from the Underwritten Net Cash Flow set forth in this prospectus. In some cases, historical net cash flow for a particular Mortgaged Property, and/or the net cash flow assumed by the applicable appraiser in determining the Appraised Value of the Mortgaged Property, may be less (and, perhaps, materially less) than the Underwritten Net Cash Flow shown in this prospectus for such Mortgaged Property. For certain of the investment grade-rated or institutional tenants at the Mortgaged Properties, Underwritten Net Cash Flow is based on the “straight line” rent of those tenants generally over the lesser of the term of the related lease (which, in certain cases, may be calculated through the date of an early termination option) and the term of the related Mortgage Loan.

 

With respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan (6.9%), the related Mortgaged Properties are master leased to a sole tenant, MGM Lessee II, LLC. MGM Lessee II, LLC (and each operating subtenant thereof) has the exclusive right to operate the Mortgaged Properties and the borrowers are entitled to receive only rents from the master lease, and not the underlying rents or receipts from the operation of the Mortgaged Properties by MGM Lessee II, LLC (and/or any operating subtenant thereof).

 

Underwritten Net Operating Income” or “Underwritten NOI” with respect to any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property, means Underwritten Revenues less Underwritten Expenses, as both are determined by the applicable mortgage loan seller, based in part upon borrower supplied information (including but not limited to a rent roll, leases, operating statements and budget) for a recent period which is generally the 12 months prior to the origination date or acquisition date of the Mortgage Loan (or Whole Loan, if applicable), adjusted for specific property, tenant and market considerations. Historical operating statements may not be available for newly constructed Mortgaged Properties, Mortgaged Properties with triple net leases, Mortgaged Properties that have recently undergone substantial renovations and/or newly acquired Mortgaged Properties.

 

The Underwritten NOI for each Mortgaged Property is calculated based on the basis of numerous assumptions and subjective judgments (including, but not limited to, with respect to future occupancy and rental rates), which, if ultimately proved erroneous, could cause the actual net operating income for the Mortgaged Property to differ materially from the Underwritten NOI set forth in this prospectus. In some cases, historical net operating income for a particular Mortgaged Property, and/or the net operating income assumed by the applicable appraiser in determining the Appraised Value of the Mortgaged Property, may be less (and, perhaps, materially less) than the Underwritten NOI shown in this prospectus for such Mortgaged Property. For certain of the investment grade-rated or institutional tenants at the Mortgaged Properties, Underwritten Net Operating Income is based on the “straight line” rent of those tenants generally over the lesser of the term of the related lease (which, in certain cases, may be calculated through the date of an early termination option) and the term of the related Mortgage Loan.

 

With respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan (6.9%), the related Mortgaged Properties are master leased to a sole tenant, MGM Lessee II, LLC. MGM Lessee II, LLC (and each operating subtenant thereof) has the exclusive right to operate the Mortgaged

 

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  Properties and the borrowers are entitled to receive only rents from the master lease, and not the underlying rents or receipts from the operation of the Mortgaged Properties by MGM Lessee II, LLC (and/or any operating subtenant thereof).

 

Underwritten Revenues” or “Underwritten EGI” with respect to any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property, means an estimate of operating revenues, as determined by the applicable mortgage loan seller and generally derived from the rental revenue based on leases in place, leases that have been executed but the tenant is not yet paying rent, leases that are being negotiated and expected to be signed, additional space that a tenant has committed to take and in certain cases contractual rent steps generally within 13 months past the Cut-off Date, in certain cases an appraiser’s estimates of rental income, and in some cases adjusted downward to market rates, with vacancy rates equal to the Mortgaged Property’s historical rate, current rate, market rate or an assumed vacancy as determined by the related mortgage loan seller; plus any additional recurring revenue fees. Additionally, in determining rental revenue for multifamily rental and self-storage properties, the applicable mortgage loan seller either reviewed rental revenue shown on the certified rolling 12-month operating statements or annualized the rental revenue and reimbursement of expenses shown on rent rolls or recent partial year operating statements with respect to the prior one- to 12-month periods or in some cases may have relied on information provided in the appraisal for market rental rates and vacancy. In some cases the applicable mortgage loan seller included revenue otherwise payable by a tenant but for the existence of an initial “free rent” period or a permitted rent abatement while the leased space is built out. See “—Tenant Issues” below.

 

Units” or “Rooms” means (a) in the case of a Mortgaged Property operated as multifamily housing, the number of apartments, regardless of the size of or number of rooms in such apartment, (b) in the case of a Mortgaged Property operated as a hospitality property, the number of guest rooms or (c) in the case of a Mortgaged Property operated as a self-storage property, the number of units for self-storage.

 

Weighted Average Mortgage Loan Rate” means the weighted average of the Mortgage Rates as of the Cut-off Date.

 



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Mortgage Pool Characteristics

 

Overview

 

Cut-off Date Mortgage Loan Characteristics

 

 

All Mortgage Loans

Initial Pool Balance(1) $1,083,740,881
Number of Mortgage Loans 39
Number of Mortgaged Properties 74
Range of Cut-off Date Balances $1,984,733 - $100,000,000
Average Cut-off Date Balance $27,788,228
Range of Mortgage Rates(2) 2.69210% to 4.61000%
Weighted Average Mortgage Rate(2) 3.37454%
Range of original terms to maturity/ARD(3)(4) 60 to 121 months
Weighted average original term to maturity/ARD(3)(4) 118 months
Range of remaining terms to maturity/ARD(3)(4) 52 to 121 months
Weighted average remaining term to maturity/ARD(3)(4) 115 months
Range of original amortization terms(5) 300 to 360 months
Weighted average original amortization term(5) 357 months
Range of remaining amortization terms(5) 300 to 360 months
Weighted average remaining amortization term(5) 357 months
Range of Cut-off Date LTV Ratios(2)(3)(6) 29.3% to 75%
Weighted average Cut-off Date LTV Ratio(2)(3)(6) 53.4%
Range of Maturity Date/ARD LTV Ratios(2)(3)(4)(7) 29.3% to 75.0%
Weighted average Maturity Date/ARD LTV Ratio(2)(3)(7) 50.8%
Range of UW NCF DSCR(2)(9) 1.45x to 4.95x
Weighted average UW NCF DSCR(2)(9) 2.91x
Range of UW NOI Debt Yield(2)(8)(9) 6.7% to 17.9%
Weighted average UW NOI Debt Yield(2)(8)(9) 11.2%
Percentage of Initial Pool Balance consisting of:  
Interest-Only Balloon 61.1%
Partial Interest-Only Balloon 24.1%
Interest-Only-ARD 9.2%
Full-Term Amortizing Balloon(5) 4.2%
Amortizing, then Interest-Only 1.4%

 

 

(1)Subject to a permitted variance of plus or minus 5%.

 

(2)With respect to each Mortgage Loan that is part of a Whole Loan, the related Pari Passu Companion Loan (but not any related Subordinate Companion Loan) are included for the purposes of calculating the Mortgage Rate, Cut-off Date LTV Ratio, Maturity Date/ARD LTV Ratio, UW NCF DSCR and UW NOI Debt Yield unless otherwise expressly stated. Other than as specifically noted, the Mortgage Rate, Cut-off Date LTV Ratio, Maturity Date/ARD LTV Ratio, UW NCF DSCR and UW NOI Debt Yield information for each Mortgage Loan is presented in this prospectus without regard to any other indebtedness (whether or not secured by the related Mortgaged Property, ownership interests in the related borrower or otherwise) that currently exists or that may be incurred by the related borrower or its owners in the future, in order to present statistics for the related Mortgage Loan without combination with the other indebtedness.

 

(3)With respect to eleven (11) Mortgage Loans (25.9%), the initial Due Dates for such Mortgage Loans occur after December 2020. On the Closing Date, the related mortgage loan seller(s) will contribute an initial interest deposit amount to the issuing entity to cover an amount that represents one month’s interest that would have accrued with respect to each such Mortgage Loan at the related interest rate with respect to the assumed December 2020 payment date (the “Closing Date Deposit Amount”). Information presented in this prospectus reflects the contractual loan terms, however, each such Mortgage Loan is being treated as having an initial Due Date in December 2020.

 

(4)With respect to two (2) ARD Loans (9.2%), calculated as of the related Anticipated Repayment Date.

 

(5)Does not include Mortgage Loans that pay interest-only until their maturity dates or Anticipated Repayment Dates, as applicable.

 

(6)Unless otherwise indicated, the Cut-off Date LTV Ratio is calculated utilizing the “as-is” appraised value (which in certain cases may reflect a portfolio premium valuation). With respect to five (5) Mortgage Loans (9.9%), the Cut-off Date LTV Ratio was calculated based upon a valuation other than an “as-is” value of each related Mortgaged Property. The weighted average Cut-off Date LTV Ratio for the mortgage pool without making any adjustments is 53.7%.

 

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(7)With respect to five (5) Mortgage Loans (9.9%), the respective Maturity Date/ARD LTV Ratios were calculated using a value other than “as-is” value of each related Mortgaged Property. The weighted average Maturity Date/ARD LTV Ratio for the mortgage pool without making such adjustments is 51.1%.

 

(8)Unless otherwise indicated, the Debt Yield on Underwritten NOI for each Mortgage Loan is the related Mortgaged Property’s Underwritten NOI divided by the Cut-off Date Balance of such Mortgage Loan.

 

(9)With respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay mortgage loan (6.9%), the related mortgaged property is master leased and for so long as the master lease is in effect, the borrower is entitled to receive only rents from the master lease, and not the underlying rents and other receipts from the mortgaged property. The UW NCF DSCR and UW NOI Debt Yield of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan, based only on the master lease rent, are 2.70x and 9.7%, respectively.

 

The issuing entity will include six (6) Mortgage Loans (18.0%) that represent the obligations of multiple borrowers that are liable on a joint and several basis for the repayment of the entire indebtedness evidenced by the related Mortgage Loan and/or represent separate obligations of each borrower that are cross-collateralized and cross-defaulted with each other.

 

See also “—Certain Calculations and Definitions” above for important general and specific information regarding the manner of calculation of the underwritten debt service coverage ratios and loan-to-value ratios. See also “—Certain Terms of the Mortgage Loans” below for important information relating to certain payment and other terms of the Mortgage Loans.

 

Property Types

 

The table below shows the property type concentrations of the Mortgaged Properties:

 

Property Type Distribution(1)

 

Property Types  Number of Mortgaged Properties 

Aggregate Cut-off Date Balance(1)

  Approx. % of Initial Pool Balance
Office   17    $388,143,063  35.8%
   CBD   3    208,000,000  19.2%
   Suburban   9    147,049,859  13.6%
   Life Science   1    25,000,000  2.3%
   Medical   4    8,093,203  0.7%
Mixed Use   6    $224,205,881  20.7%
   Office/Retail   4    139,205,881  12.8%
   Industrial/Office/Multifamily/Other Retail/Office   1    75,000,000  6.9%
   Office/Industrial   1    10,000,000  0.9%
Retail   32    $137,440,000  12.7%
   Single Tenant   28    57,990,000  5.4%
   Super Regional Mall   1    30,000,000  2.8%
   Anchored   2    29,450,000  2.7%
   Power Center   1    20,000,000  1.8%
Hospitality   4    $115,500,000  10.7%
   Full Service   3    95,000,000  8.8%
   Limited Service   1    20,500,000  1.9%
Industrial   8    $107,451,937  9.9%
   Warehouse/Distribution   4    91,120,714  8.4%
   R&D/Flex   2    10,400,000  1.0%
   Warehouse   2    5,931,223  0.5%
Multifamily   1    $60,000,000  5.5%
   High Rise with Retail   1    60,000,000  5.5%
Other   4    $44,500,000  4.1%
   Leased Fee   1    26,250,000  2.4%
   Parking   3    18,250,000  1.7%
Self Storage   2    $6,500,000  0.6%
   Self Storage   2    6,500,000  0.6%
Total   74    $1,083,740,881  100.0%

 

 

(1)Because this table presents information relating to Mortgaged Properties and not Mortgage Loans, the information for Mortgage Loans secured by more than one Mortgaged Property is based on allocated loan amounts as set forth on Annex A-1.

 

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With respect to all of the property types listed above, the borrowers with respect to Mortgage Loans secured by such property types may face increased incidence of non-payment of rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic and may have difficulty evicting non-paying tenants due to a variety of factors including (but not limited to): government-mandated moratoriums on evictions, court closures, and local officials refusing to enforce eviction orders. We cannot assure you that other borrowers of Mortgage Loans secured by any of these property types will not request forbearance or modifications or otherwise fail to make timely debt service payments due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. See “Risk Factors—Special Risks—Current Coronavirus Pandemic Has Adversely Affected the Global Economy and Will Likely Adversely Affect the Performance of the Mortgage Loans” and “—COVID Considerations” below.

 

Office Properties

 

With respect to the office properties set forth in the above chart and mixed use properties with office components set forth in the above chart:

 

With respect to The Grace Building Mortgage Loan (9.2%), Bank of America, N.A., one of the originators of the Mortgage Loan, is the largest tenant (10.0% of NRA) at the Mortgaged Property. In addition, the related borrower sponsor owns the adjacent 1100 Avenue of the Americas building, which may compete with the Mortgaged Property.

 

With respect to the Cambridge Crossing Mortgaged Property (2.3%), the related borrower sponsor owns several nearby properties that compete with the Mortgaged Property. The related Mortgage Loan documents do not contain so-called “anti-poaching” provisions to prevent the borrower or its affiliates from steering or directing existing or prospective tenants to the competing properties.

 

With respect to the SVEA Texas Portfolio Mortgage Loan (1.4%), the 4602 E. Southcross Boulevard and 4626 E. Southcross Boulevard Mortgaged Properties each are subject to a declaration recorded on their respective title, naming a prior owner of the related Mortgaged Properties, Las Palmas Professional Centre, Ltd., as the declarant and providing for a reconveyance fee (the “Reconveyance Fee”) to be paid when an owner of the related parcels conveys an interest in such property or properties to another party. The Reconveyance Fee will be equal to 1% of the price actually paid or required to be paid for the applicable property or properties, including the cancellation of any indebtedness. Payment of the Reconveyance Fee is not required in connection with the conveyance of such an interest to either an institutional lender (as defined in the declarations) or the trustee under a deed of trust in a judicial or non-judicial foreclosure, but the Reconveyance Fee is applicable to acquisitions via a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, as well as to subsequent sales.

 

See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Office Properties Have Special Risks”, “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Some Mortgaged Properties May Not Be Readily Convertible to Alternative Uses” and “—Specialty Use Concentrations” below.

 

Mixed Use Properties

 

With respect to the mixed-used properties set forth in the above chart, the mixed use Mortgaged Properties have one or more office, retail, industrial and/or multifamily components. See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Office Properties Have Special Risks”, “—Retail Properties Have Special Risks” and “—Multifamily Properties Have Special Risks”, as applicable.

 

Certain of the mixed use Mortgaged Properties may have specialty uses. See “—Specialty Use Concentrations” below.

 

See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Some Mortgaged Properties May Not Be Readily Convertible to Alternative Uses”.

 

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Retail Properties

 

With respect to the retail properties and mixed use properties with retail components set forth in the above chart, see “Risk FactorsRisks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Retail Properties Have Special Risks”, “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Some Mortgaged Properties May Not Be Readily Convertible to Alternative Uses” and “—Specialty Use Concentrations” below.

 

Hospitality Properties

 

With respect to the hospitality properties set forth in the above chart:

 

The following table shows the breakdown of each Mortgaged Property associated with a hotel brand through a license, franchise agreement, operating agreement or management agreement. If terminated, securing a new franchise license may require significant capital investment for renovations and upgrades necessary to satisfy a franchisor’s requirements.

 

Mortgaged Property Name

Allocated Mortgage Loan Cut-off Date Balance

Percentage (%) of the Initial Pool Balance by Allocated Loan Amount

Expiration of Related License, Franchise Agreement, Operating Agreement or Management Agreement

Maturity Date of the related Mortgage Loan

Best Western Plus Carriage Inn $20,500,000 1.9% 12/31/2020(1) 03/06/2030
JW Marriott Nashville $20,000,000 1.8% 07/01/2048 03/06/2030

 

 

(1)Following the December 31, 2020 expiration date, the related membership agreement renews annually as long as the owner pays its annual dues in full by November of each year for an additional one-year term ending November 30 of the following year. If the annual dues for an additional one-year renewal term are not paid in full in a timely manner, the borrower will be required to obtain the approval of the majority of the board of directors of Best Western International, Inc. in order to continue operating the Mortgaged Property under the flag. However, Best Western International, Inc. is permitted to terminate the membership agreement at any time for cause.

 

In each case described above, we cannot assure you the related franchise or management agreement will be renewed or will not be terminated.

 

In certain cases, Mortgage Loans secured by hospitality properties may derive a significant percentage of their underwritten revenue from food and beverage sales or membership sales. For example, with respect to the following Mortgaged Properties, food and beverage revenue or membership sales comprises greater than 20% of Underwritten Revenues:

 

With respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan (6.9%), each of the related Mortgaged Properties consist of a resort and casino and, as of the trailing twelve months ending June 30, 2020 (i) with respect to the Mandalay Bay Mortgaged Property, approximately 33.8% of the revenues were from hotel rooms, approximately 29.8% of the revenues were from food and beverage sales, approximately 13.6% of the revenues were from gaming, and approximately 22.8% of the revenues were from other sources and (ii) with respect to the MGM Grand Mortgaged Property, approximately 26.2% of the revenues were from hotel rooms, approximately 27.4% of the revenues were from food and beverage sales, approximately 24.4% of the revenues were from gaming, and approximately 22.0% of the revenues were from other sources.

 

With respect to the JW Marriott Nashville Mortgage Loan (1.8%), approximately 41.3% of the underwritten revenue is attributed to food and beverage sales.

 

With respect to the JW Marriott Nashville Mortgage Loan (1.8%), the related appraisal identified five hotels that are proposed or under construction within the related market that are anticipated to directly compete with the Mortgaged Property.

 

With respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan (6.9%), the related Mortgaged Properties compete with other high-quality Las Vegas resorts, especially those located on the Las Vegas Strip, which have themes and attractions which directly compete with

 

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  the operations of the Mortgaged Property, and may have greater name recognition and financial and marketing resources than such Mortgaged Property, some of which may be operated by affiliates of the master tenant of such Mortgaged Property.

 

Each of the Mortgaged Properties is currently self-managed by the sole tenant, MGM Lessee II, LLC (the “MGM Tenant”) and/or certain affiliated subtenants of the MGM Tenant and there are no franchise agreements, license agreements or management agreements currently in place at either of the Mortgaged Properties to which the borrowers are parties. The MGM Grand hotel and Mandalay Bay hotel at the Mortgaged Properties are each unflagged. The Four Seasons hotel and the Delano hotel at the Mortgaged Properties are each flagged and are each subject to a license agreement to which the borrowers are not parties. Such license agreements may expire during the term of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan, and the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan documents do not require that such license agreements be extended or that such portions of the Mortgaged Properties be branded, flagged and/or operated as a Four Seasons hotel or Delano hotel.

 

Each of the related Mortgaged Properties are master leased by the borrowers to a sole tenant, MGM Lessee II, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MGM Resorts International, pursuant to a sale-leaseback transaction. The related master lease has an initial term expiring on February 28, 2050, with two, 10-year renewal options. In turn, MGM Lessee II, LLC subleased a portion of the Mortgaged Properties to each of Mandalay Bay, LLC, Mandalay Place, LLC and MGM Grand Hotel, LLC (collectively, and together with any future subtenant pursuant to the terms of the master lease, the “MGM/Mandalay Operating Subtenant”). Each MGM/Mandalay Operating Subtenant is (and must continue to be) a subsidiary of MGM Resorts International. Each MGM/Mandalay Operating Subtenant executed a joinder to the master lease on the origination date for the purposes of (x) agreeing to be bound by the terms and provisions of the master lease regarding the disposition of any portion of MGM Lessee II, LLC’s property owned by such MGM/Mandalay Operating Subtenant and (y) granting a security interest to the borrower in the portion of MGM Lessee II, LLC’s pledged property owned by such MGM/Mandalay Operating Subtenant and certain reserve funds under the master lease. Neither MGM Lessee II, LLC nor any MGM/Mandalay Operating Subtenant is a borrower nor an obligor under the Mortgage Loan documents. For so long as the master lease is in effect, the borrower is entitled to receive only rents from the master lease and not the underlying rents and other receipts from the Mortgaged Properties. Due to the need to find a tenant with the ability to obtain a gaming license and to manage the various operations at the Mortgaged Properties, if MGM Lessee II, LLC (and/or any operating subtenant thereof) were to fail to comply with the terms of the master lease or with any applicable gaming licenses, the borrowers may be unable to locate a suitable tenant at comparable rental rates or at all. The master tenant is not a bankruptcy remote entity. A bankruptcy of the master tenant, its lease guarantor or their affiliates could result in a loss of a substantial portion of the borrowers’ rental revenue and materially and adversely affect the borrowers. In addition, it is possible that a bankruptcy court could re-characterize the master lease transaction as a lending transaction, which would cause the borrowers to lose certain rights as the owner or landlord in the bankruptcy proceeding. See “Risk Factors—Performance of the Mortgage Loans Will Be Highly Dependent on the Performance of Tenants and Tenant Leases”, “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Performance of the Mortgage Loans Will Be Highly Dependent on the Performance of Tenants and Tenant Leases—Tenant Bankruptcy Could Result in a Rejection of the Related Lease” and “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Sale-Leaseback Transactions Have Special Risks”.

 

Each of the related Mortgaged Properties consist of a resort and casino and, as of the trailing twelve months ending June 30, 2020 (i) with respect to the Mandalay Bay Mortgaged Property, approximately 33.8% of the revenues were from hotel rooms, approximately 29.8% of the revenues were from food and beverage sales, approximately 13.6% of the revenues were from gaming, and approximately 22.8% of the revenues were from other sources and (ii) with respect to the MGM Grand Mortgaged Property, approximately 26.2% of the revenues were

 

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  from hotel rooms, approximately 27.4% of the revenues were from food and beverage sales, approximately 24.4% of the revenues were from gaming, and approximately 22.0% of the revenues were from other sources.

 

MGM Lessee II, LLC, the master tenant, is permitted, without the borrower’s consent, to mortgage or otherwise encumber its estate in and to the leased property to one or more permitted leasehold mortgagees under one or more permitted leasehold mortgages and to pledge its right, title and interest under the related master lease as security for such permitted leasehold mortgage or any debt agreement secured thereby. The permitted leasehold mortgagee will not be entitled to be treated as such under the master lease unless, among other things, the leasehold mortgage includes an express acknowledgement that any exercise of remedies thereunder that would affect the leasehold estate are subject and subordinate to the terms of the master lease and such person executes a joinder to any existing intercreditor agreement between the permitted leasehold mortgagee and any holder of a mortgage or deed of trust secured by the Mortgaged Properties. Any permitted leasehold mortgage will be required to cover both Mortgaged Properties, and the master tenant will not have the right to encumber its (or any MGM/Mandalay Operating Subtenant’s) interest in one Mortgaged Property separately from the other Mortgaged Property. The lender’s ability to exercise remedies under the Mortgage Loan if there is a master lease event of default could be restricted by the master lease. Any permitted leasehold mortgagee will be given additional cure periods, to cure certain defaults triggered by the master tenant under the master lease, including a default triggered by a bankruptcy proceeding of the master tenant or the master lease guarantor. There could be a possible deterioration of the Mortgaged Properties or its business or operations during this extended cure period. The ability of the borrower and the lender to terminate the master lease as a result of a default by the master tenant could be limited after a foreclosure initiated by the permitted leasehold mortgagee since the permitted leasehold mortgagee is not required to cure defaults not susceptible to cure by the permitted leasehold mortgagee upon its foreclosure and assumption of the master lease. Furthermore, in the event of a foreclosure of the Mortgage Loan, the lender will be required to grant the master tenant (or any permitted leasehold mortgagee that succeeds to its interest) nondisturbance in the event that certain conditions are met, including that there is no uncured master lease event of default.

 

In addition, with respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan (6.9%), upon a casualty at the related Mortgaged Properties (i) involving proceeds of less than $50,000,000 or (ii) involving proceeds of $50,000,000 or more where (x) the master tenant elects to restore the affected Mortgaged Property and reasonably demonstrates that the restoration can be completed within four years of the date on which master tenant can reasonably access the affected Mortgaged Property for the purposes of commencing restoration or (y) the master tenant is required by the master lease to restore the affected Mortgaged Property, the lender may not use the proceeds to pay down the Mortgage Loan and instead must make disbursements for restoration of the affected Mortgaged Property to the master tenant so long as it satisfies the conditions in the master lease.

 

With respect to the MGM Grand Mortgaged Property (3.8%), approximately 29.8% of underwritten revenue solely for the hotel portion of the Mortgaged Property was derived from food and beverage sales.

 

With respect to the Mandalay Bay Mortgaged Property (3.1%), approximately 30.0% of underwritten revenue solely for the hotel portion of the Mortgaged Property was derived from food and beverage sales.

 

With respect to the Best Western Plus Carriage Inn Mortgage Loan (1.9%), as of the November 2020 performance report for the Mortgaged Property, the Mortgage Loan failed a debt service coverage ratio test by falling below 1.30x, which initiated a cash management trigger period. The debt service coverage ratio test is calculated assuming 30-year amortization; however, the

 

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  Mortgage Loan provides for payments of interest only without amortization. The debt service coverage ratio (as calculated under the loan documents) on an amortizing basis is 0.84x for the trailing twelve month period, 0.76x for the trailing three month period, and 0.91x for the trailing one month period, in each case ending September 30, 2020. Calculated based on the interest only payments under the Mortgage Loan, but otherwise on the same basis as required under the Mortgage Loan documents, the debt service coverage ratio would be 1.31x for such trailing twelve month period, 1.18x for such trailing three month period, and 1.42x for such trailing one month period. The borrower and the lender are in the process of establishing a clearing account for cash management.

 

Renovations, replacements and other work is ongoing at certain of the hospitality properties in connection with, among other things, franchise agreement and franchisor program requirements. See “—Redevelopment, Renovation and Expansion” below.

 

Certain of the hospitality Mortgaged Properties may have a parking garage or include restaurants (either as part of the hotel or as tenants). These Mortgaged Properties and the related leased space may not be readily convertible (or convertible at all) to alternative uses if those properties were to become unprofitable, or the leased spaces were to become vacant, for any reason. See “—Specialty Use Concentrations” below and “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Some Mortgaged Properties May Not Be Readily Convertible to Alternative Uses” in this prospectus.

 

See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Risks Relating to Affiliation with a Franchise or Hotel Management Company” and “—Hospitality Properties Have Special Risks” and “—Specialty Use Concentrations” below and “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Some Mortgaged Properties May Not Be Readily Convertible to Alternative Uses”.

 

Industrial Properties

 

With respect to the industrial properties and mixed use properties with industrial components set forth in the above chart:

 

Certain of the Mortgaged Properties may derive a portion of the Underwritten Revenues from (a) rent derived from the leasing of office space at the Mortgaged Property and (b) rent derived from cell tower leases. For example, with respect to the Franz Road Industrial Mortgaged Property (0.5%), approximately 46.6% of the net rentable area is derived from the leasing of office space.

 

See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Industrial Properties Have Special Risks”.

 

Multifamily Properties

 

With respect to the multifamily properties and mixed use properties with multifamily components set forth in the above chart:

 

With respect to the 416-420 Kent Avenue Mortgaged Property (5.5%), certain of the tenants receive rental subsidies from the New York City Department of Social Services (“DSS”) under the New York City Family Homelessness & Eviction Protection Subsidy Program (“CityFHEPS Program”). Under the CityFHEPS Program, if an affordable apartment at the 416-420 Kent Avenue Mortgaged Property becomes vacant, the landlord may be required to offer that apartment to an at-risk family, and the rent may be subsidized by an applicable governmental authority. We cannot assure you that such subsidies will be continued at their present form or that the level of assistance provided to such tenants will be sufficient to generate enough revenues for the related borrower to meet its obligations under the Mortgage.

 

With respect to the 416-420 Kent Avenue Mortgage Loan (5.5%), in connection with a 421-a tax exemption, and pursuant to certain related regulatory agreements, 186 of the 856 income producing residential units at the related Mortgaged Property are reserved for affordable

 

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  housing. In addition, certain of the tenants at the Mortgaged Property receive rental subsidies from the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (“HPD” ) under the Housing Choice Voucher program. In addition, and separate from the above sentences, the Mortgaged Property is subject to the inclusionary housing program of the City of New York (the “IH Program”), and the borrower is required to maintain (i) 51 affordable housing units at the 416 Kent building and (ii) 121 affordable units at the 420 Kent building. In consideration for maintaining certain affordable housing units pursuant to the IH Program, the Mortgaged Property is entitled to certain additional square footage of floor area ratio (the “Additional FAR”). In the event that the borrower breaches the regulatory agreements and/or fails to comply with certain requirements pursuant to the IH Program or other legal requirements, the 421-a tax exemption benefits could be lost, and/or the Additional FAR could be lost, and the loss of the Additional FAR could result in the Mortgaged Property being considered legal non-conforming. See “—Real Estate and Other Tax Considerations” below.

 

See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Multifamily Properties Have Special Risks”.

 

Leased Fee.

 

With respect to leased fee properties set forth in the above chart, see “Risk Factors—Risks Related to the Mortgage Loans—Leased Fee Properties Have Special Risks”.

 

Self-Storage Properties

 

With respect to the self-storage properties set forth in the above chart:

 

Certain of the self-storage Mortgaged Properties also derive a portion of the Underwritten Revenue from one or more of (a) rent derived from retail operations and/or (b) the leasing of certain parking spaces located at the related Mortgaged Properties for purposes of recreational vehicle, other vehicle and/or boat storage.

 

See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Self-Storage Properties Have Special Risks”.

 

Specialty Use Concentrations

 

Certain Mortgaged Properties have one of the 5 largest tenants that operates its space as a specialty use that may not allow the space to be readily converted to be suitable for another type of tenant, as set forth in the following table.

 

Specialty Use

Number of Mortgaged Properties

Approx. % of Initial Pool Balance

Medical, Dental, Physical Therapy or Veterinary Offices or Clinics, Outpatient Facilities, Research or Diagnostic Laboratories or Health Management Services and/or Health Professional Schools 10  22.9%  
Restaurant 6 21.4%  
Grocery 3 9.2%
Theater 3 7.4%
Bank 2 6.4%
School or Educational Facility 2 3.5%
Gym, Fitness Center or Health Club 2 3.3%
Hair and/or Nail Salon, Spa 1 2.8%

 

The BJ’s Olean Mortgaged Property (0.5%) includes one or more tenants that operate all or a portion of its space as an on-site gas station and/or an automobile repair and servicing facility.

 

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The White Oak Crossing Mortgaged Property (1.8%) includes one or more tenants that operate all or a portion of its leased premises as an on-site gas station and/or an automobile servicing facility.

 

See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Some Mortgaged Properties May Not Be Readily Convertible to Alternative Uses”.

 

Mortgage Loan Concentrations

 

Top 10 Mortgage Loans

 

The following table shows certain information regarding the 10 largest Mortgage Loans by Cut-off Date Balance:

 

Mortgage Loan Name  Mortgage Loan Cut-off Date Balance  Approx. % of Initial Pool Balance 

Cut-off Date Balance per SF/Room/Unit (1)

 

UW NCF DSCR(1)

 

Cut-off Date LTV Ratio(1)

  Property Type
The Grace Building   $100,000,000  9.2%  $567  4.25x  41.1%   Office
McClellan Business Park   $75,000,000  6.9%  $52  2.90x  60.2%   Mixed Use
Amazon West LA   $75,000,000  6.9%  $138  4.45x  29.3%   Industrial
32-42 Broadway   $75,000,000  6.9%  $240  2.66x  51.4%   Office
MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay(2)(3)   $75,000,000  6.9%  $167,645  4.95x  35.5%   Hospitality
416-420 Kent Avenue   $60,000,000  5.5%  $253,092  2.95x  32.4%   Multifamily
711 Fifth Avenue   $60,000,000  5.5%  $1,603  2.90x  54.5%   Mixed Use
3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive   $52,500,000  4.8%  $188  1.78x  58.3%   Office
One Commerce Square   $33,000,000  3.0%  $84  1.83x  72.2%   Office
Tower at Frisco Square   $32,000,000   3.0%  $187  1.66x   64.9%    Office
Top 5 Total/Weighted Average  

$400,000,000

 

  36.9% 

    

3.87x

 

43.4%

   
Top 10 Total/Weighted Average  

$637,500,000

 

  58.8% 

    

3.30x

 

47.2%

   

 

 

(1)In the case of each of the Mortgage Loans that is part of a Whole Loan, the calculation of the Cut-off Date Balance Per SF/Room/Unit, UW NCF DSCR and Cut-off Date LTV Ratio for each such Mortgage Loan is calculated based on the principal balance, debt service payment and Underwritten Net Cash Flow for the Mortgage Loan included in the issuing entity and the related Pari Passu Companion Loan(s) in the aggregate, but excludes the principal balance and debt service payment of any related Subordinate Companion Loan. The UW NCF DSCR and the Cut-off Date LTV Ratio including the related Subordinate Companion Loan(s) but excluding any related mezzanine loans are, with respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan, 2.70x and 65.2%, respectively. See “—Assessments of Property Value and Condition” for additional information.

 

(2)In the case of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan (6.9%), the Cut-off Date LTV Ratio was calculated based upon a hypothetical valuation other than an “as-is” value. See “—Assessments of Property Value and Condition” for additional information.

 

(3)In the case of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan (6.9%), UW NCF DSCR is calculated based on the initial master lease annual rent of $292,000,000.

 

For more information regarding the ten largest Mortgage Loans and related Mortgaged Properties, see the individual Mortgage Loan and portfolio descriptions under “Description of the Top 15 Mortgage Loans” on Annex A-3. Other than with respect to the top 10 Mortgage Loans identified in the table above, each of the other Mortgage Loans represents no more than 2.9% of the Initial Pool Balance.

 

See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Concentrations Based on Property Type, Geography, Related Borrowers and Other Factors May Disproportionately Increase Losses”.

 

Multi-Property Mortgage Loans and Related Borrower Mortgage Loans

 

The pool of Mortgage Loans will include five (5) Mortgage Loans (14.1%), set forth in the table below titled “Multi-Property Mortgage Loans”, which are each secured by two or more properties.

 

The table below shows each individual Mortgage Loan that is secured by two or more Mortgaged Properties.

 

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Multi-Property Mortgage Loans

 

Mortgage Loan/Property Portfolio Names

Cut-off Date Balance

Approx. % of Initial Pool Balance

MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay $75,000,000      6.9%
Walgreens 9 Portfolio 30,000,000 2.8
InCommercial Net Lease Portfolio 22,250,000 2.1
SVEA Texas Portfolio 15,325,000 1.4
Dearborn Flex Portfolio 10,400,000 1.0
Total

$152,975,000   

  14.1%

 

In some cases, an individual Mortgaged Property may be comprised of two or more parcels that may not be contiguous or may be owned by separate borrowers.

 

Two (2) groups of Mortgage Loans (2.3%), set forth in the table below entitled “Related Borrower Loans”, are not cross-collateralized but have borrower sponsors related to each other, but no group of Mortgage Loans having borrower sponsors that are related to each other represents more than approximately 1.7% of the Initial Pool Balance. The following table shows each group of Mortgage Loans having borrowers that are related to each other. See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Concentrations Based on Property Type, Geography, Related Borrowers and Other Factors May Disproportionately Increase Losses” in addition to Annex A-1.

 

Related Borrower Loans

 

Mortgage Loan

Aggregate Cut-off Date Balance

Approx. % of Initial Pool Balance

Group 1:    
156 West 54th and 159 West 53rd Street $     8,250,000            0.8%
212 East 47th Street 8,015,267 0.7
450 Central Park West

1,984,733

0.2

Total for Group 1:

$   18,250,000       

  1.7%

Group 2:    
CityLine Buffalo Storage $     3,800,000            0.3%
CityLine Loveland CO

2,700,000

0.4

Total for Group 2:

$     6,500,000       

  0.6%

 

Mortgage Loans with related borrowers are identified under “Related Group” on Annex A-1. See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Concentrations Based on Property Type, Geography, Related Borrowers and Other Factors May Disproportionately Increase Losses” in addition to Annex A-1 and the related footnotes.

 

Geographic Concentrations

 

The following table shows the states that have concentrations of Mortgaged Properties that secure approximately 5.0% or more of the Initial Pool Balance:

 

Geographic Distribution(1)

 

State

Number of Mortgaged Properties

Aggregate Cut-off Date Balance

% of Initial Pool Balance

New York 11  $397,675,881 36.7%
California 4 $175,000,000 16.1%
Nevada 2 $75,000,000   6.9%
Texas 12  $63,000,531   5.8%
Tennessee 4 $59,840,179   5.5%

 

 

(1)   Because this table presents information relating to Mortgaged Properties and not the Mortgage Loans, the information for any Mortgaged Property that is one of multiple Mortgaged Properties securing a particular Mortgage Loan is based on an allocated loan amount as stated on Annex A-1.

 

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The remaining Mortgaged Properties are located throughout eighteen (18) other states, with no more than approximately 4.8% of the Initial Pool Balance secured by Mortgaged Properties located in any such jurisdiction.

 

Repayments by borrowers and the market value of the related Mortgaged Properties could be affected by economic conditions generally or specific to particular geographic areas or the regions of the United States, and concentrations of Mortgaged Properties in particular geographic areas may increase the risk that conditions in the real estate market where the Mortgaged Property is located, or other adverse economic or other developments or natural disasters (e.g., earthquakes, floods, forest fires, tornadoes or hurricanes, terrorist attacks or changes in governmental rules or fiscal policies) affecting a particular region of the country, could increase the frequency and severity of losses on Mortgage Loans secured by those Mortgaged Properties. For example:

 

Mortgaged Properties located in Texas, California and Arizona are more susceptible to certain hazards (such as earthquakes and/or wildfires) than properties in other parts of the country.

 

Mortgaged Properties located in coastal states, which include Mortgaged Properties located in, for example, New York, Texas, California and Florida, among others, also may be more generally susceptible to floods or hurricanes than properties in other parts of the country. Hurricanes in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States and in the Gulf Coast region, have resulted in severe property damage as a result of the winds and the associated flooding. The Mortgage Loans do not require flood insurance on the related Mortgaged Properties unless they are in a flood zone and flood insurance is available. We cannot assure you that any hurricane damage would be covered by insurance.

 

Mortgaged Properties located in an area covering the states that stretch from Texas to Canada, with its core centered in northern Texas, as well as in the southern United States, are prone to tornados.

 

In addition, certain of the Mortgaged Properties are located in cities or states that are currently facing or may face a depressed real estate market, which is not due to any natural disaster but which may cause an overall decline in property values.

 

Six (6) Mortgaged Properties (22.0%), are located in areas that are considered a high earthquake risk (seismic zones 3 or 4), and seismic reports were prepared with respect to these Mortgaged Properties, and based on those reports, no Mortgaged Property has a seismic expected loss greater than 16.0%.

 

Mortgaged Properties With Limited Prior Operating History

 

Twenty-three (23) Mortgaged Properties (28.7%) have a limited operating history (i.e., less than 18 most recent months of recent historical financials), as follows:

 

Each of the 416-420 Kent Avenue (5.5%), 4 West 58th Street (2.8%), Cambridge Crossing (2.3%) and Park Plaza Business Park (0.6%) Mortgage Loans are secured, in whole or in part, by Mortgaged Properties that were constructed, in a lease-up period or were the subject of a major renovation that was completed within 12 calendar months prior to the Cut-off Date and, therefore, the related Mortgaged Property has no or limited prior operating history or the related Mortgage Loan Seller did not take the operating history into account in the underwriting of the related Mortgage Loan. See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Limited Information Causes Uncertainty”.

 

Each of the Amazon West LA (6.9%), Walgreens 9 Portfolio (2.8%), 44 Whippany Fee (2.4%), Miramar Tech Center (1.3%), 10 Railroad Avenue (1.1%), 156 West 54th and 159 West 53rd (0.8%), 212 East 47th Street (0.7%), BJ’s Olean (0.5%), Rite Aid – Yucca Valley (0.4%), Omaha Sitel (0.4%) and 455 Central Park West (0.2%) Mortgage Loans are secured by Mortgaged Properties that were acquired by the related borrower or an affiliate of the borrower

 

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  within 12 calendar months prior to the Cut-off Date and such borrower or affiliate was unable to provide the related Mortgage Loan Seller with historical financial information (or provided limited historical financial information) for such acquired Mortgaged Property.

 

Tenancies-in-Common or Diversified Ownership

 

The White Oak Crossing Mortgage Loan (1.8%) Mortgage Loan has one or more borrowers that own all or a portion of the Mortgaged Property as tenants-in-common, and the respective tenants-in-common have agreed to a waiver of their rights of partition.

 

See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—The Borrower’s Form of Entity May Cause Special Risks” and “—Tenancies-in-Common May Hinder Recovery”.

 

Condominium Interests and Other Shared Interests

 

Each of the JW Marriott Nashville (1.8%), 156 West 54th and 159 West 53rd Street (0.8%), 212 East 47th Street (0.7%) and 455 Central Park West (0.2%) Mortgage Loans is secured, in part, by the related borrower’s interest in one or more units in a condominium. With respect to all such Mortgage Loans (other than as described below), the borrower generally controls the appointment and voting of the condominium board or the condominium owners cannot take actions or cause the condominium association to take actions that would affect the borrower’s unit without the borrower’s consent.

 

With respect to the McClellan Business Park Mortgage Loan (6.9%), pursuant to the Twin Rivers lease, in the event, among other conditions, the Twin Rivers tenant prepays its rent in full, the Twin Rivers tenant may request the release of its leased premises from the lien of the Mortgage Loan and the borrower may be required to (i) convert the Twin Rivers building to a commercial condominium and (ii) transfer to the Twin Rivers tenant ownership of its leased premises in the Twin Rivers building (the “Twin Rivers Condominium Unit”). As of origination, the Twin Rivers tenant has prepaid its rent in full but has not requested that the borrower perform a condominium conversion. Under the related Mortgage Loan documents, the borrower is permitted to perform a condominium conversion of the Twin Rivers building, provided that, among other conditions, (i) the resulting condominium regime comprises two or more condominium units, one of which consists solely of the Twin Rivers Condominium Unit and (ii) any related condominium documents are subject to the approval of the lender, not to be unreasonably withheld. In addition, the Mortgage Loan documents permit the borrower to obtain the release of either (x) the Twin Rivers building in whole (but not in part, other than with respect to the Twin Rivers Condominium Unit) at 100% of the allocated loan amount for the Twin Rivers Building ($10,447,854) (provided that such release is in connection with a conversion of the Twin Rivers Building to a condominium) or (y) the Twin Rivers Condominium Unit without any principal paydown, in each case, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions set forth in the Mortgage Loan documents. See “Partial Releases” for additional information.

 

With respect to the 156 West 54th and 159 West 53rd Street Mortgage Loan (0.8%), the Mortgaged Property is subject to a condominium regime, with 217 total condominium units, 1 of which, the garage unit, constitutes the entirety of the collateral for the Mortgage Loan, and 216 of which are not part of the collateral for the Mortgage Loan. There are 13 board seats, and the condominium documents do not require a certain number of the members to represent and/or be elected by the related borrower. The related borrower holds approximately 0.9486% of the voting interests in the condominium regime. The related borrower does not have the power to control the related condominium.

 

With respect to the 212 East 47th Street Mortgage Loan (0.7%), the Mortgaged Property is subject to a condominium regime, with 265 total condominium units, made up of 261 residential units and 4 non-residential units, 1 of which, the garage unit, constitutes the entirety of the collateral for the Mortgage Loan. There are 9 board seats, 7 to be elected by the residential unit

 

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  owners and 2 to be designated by the non-residential unit owners. The residential board members make all decisions on behalf of the board that affect only the residential units, and the non-residential board members will make all decisions on the board that affect only the non-residential units. The related borrower holds approximately 5.205% of the voting interests in the condominium regime. The related borrower does not have the power to control the related condominium.

 

With respect to the 455 Central Park West Mortgage Loan (0.2%), the Mortgaged Property is subject to a condominium regime, with 99 total condominium units, 1 of which, the garage unit, constitutes the entirety of the collateral for the Mortgage Loan, and 98 of which are not part of the collateral for the Mortgage Loan. The related borrower holds approximately 7.130% of the voting interests in the condominium regime. There are 6 board seats, and the borrower is allocated 1 of the board seats. The related borrower does not have the power to control the related condominium. Actions which affect only the commercial condominium units may be made only by the borrower, but certain actions which affect both the residential condominium units and the commercial condominium units, collectively, may be made without the consent of the borrower and accordingly, the related borrower does not have the power to control the related condominium.

 

See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mortgage LoansCondominium Ownership May Limit Use and Improvements”.

 

Fee & Leasehold Estates; Ground Leases

 

The table below shows the distribution of underlying interests encumbered by the mortgages related to the Mortgaged Properties:

 

Property Ownership Interest(1)

 

Property Ownership Interest

Number of Mortgaged Properties

Aggregate Cut-off Date Balance

Approx. % of Initial Pool Balance

Fee Simple(2) 70 $970,740,881   89.6%
Fee Simple/Leasehold(3)

  4

 113,000,000

10.4 

Total

74

$1,083,740,881  

100.0%

 

(1)Because this table presents information relating to Mortgaged Properties and not Mortgage Loans, the information for Mortgage Loans secured by more than one Mortgaged Property is based on allocated loan amounts as set forth on Annex A-1.

 

(2)For purposes of this prospectus, an encumbered interest will be characterized as “fee simple” and not a leasehold interest if (i) the borrower has a fee interest in all or substantially all of the Mortgaged Property (provided that if the borrower has a leasehold interest in any portion of the Mortgaged Property, such portion is not, individually or in the aggregate, material to the use or operation of the Mortgaged Property), or (ii) the Mortgage Loan is secured by the borrower’s leasehold interest in the Mortgaged Property as well as the borrower’s (or other fee owner’s) overlapping fee interest in the related Mortgaged Property.

 

(3)The One Commerce Square Mortgaged Property (3.0%) consists of three parcels of real property. The first is the fee simple and ground lease interest in a 391,440 square foot office building in downtown Memphis, Tennessee (the “Office Tower”). The second is the subleasehold interest in a 218,448 square foot parking garage, which is adjacent to the Office Tower. The third is the fee simple interest in a four-story office building located at 125 Monroe Avenue, which is also adjacent to the Office Tower, that is situated on approximately 0.51 acres.

 

In general, unless the related fee interest is also encumbered by the related Mortgage, each of the ground leases each of the ground leases has a term that extends at least 20 years beyond the maturity date of the Mortgage Loan (taking into account all freely exercisable options), except (i) with respect to the parking garage portion of the One Commerce Square Mortgaged Property (3.0%), in which the related borrower has a subleasehold interest, the term of which expires on December 23, 2040, and (ii) except as noted below or in the exceptions, if any, to representation and warranty number 34 on Annex D-1, representation and warranty number 34 on Annex E-1 and representation and warranty number 36 on Annex F-1 located on Annex D-2, Annex E-2, Annex E-3 and Annex F-2, respectively, contains customary mortgagee protection provisions, including notice and cure rights and the right to enter into a new lease with the applicable ground lessor in the event a ground lease is rejected or terminated.

 

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With respect to the Kings Plaza Mortgage Loan (2.8%), the Mortgage Loan is secured by (i) the borrower’s leasehold interest in each of a marina and a portion of the land underneath the related parking garage at the Mortgaged Property and (ii) the fee simple interest in the remaining portions of the Mortgaged Property. The related ground lease between the City of New York, as ground lessor, and the borrower, as ground lessee, has an expiration date of May 28, 2028, with three, 10-year followed by one, 9-year renewal options. Annual ground rent is $122,957, subject to a schedule of escalations set forth in the related ground lease. The ground lease does not include certain customary lender protections and does not, among other things, provide that (i) the ground lease may not be amended, modified, canceled or terminated without the prior written consent of the lender or (ii) the ground lessor is required to enter into a new lease with the lender upon rejection of the ground lease in a bankruptcy proceeding. In addition, the ground lease provides that any related insurance proceeds or condemnation awards will belong to and be subject solely to the control of the ground lessor.

 

Mortgage loans secured by ground leases present certain bankruptcy and foreclosure risks not present with Mortgage Loans secured by fee simple estates. See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Risks Related to Ground Leases and Other Leasehold Interests”, “Certain Legal Aspects of Mortgage Loans—Foreclosure” and “Certain Legal Aspects of Mortgage Loans—Bankruptcy Laws”.

 

COVID Considerations

 

The following table contains information regarding the status of the mortgage loans and mortgaged properties provided by the respective borrowers as of the date set forth in the “Information as of Date” column. The cumulative effects of the COVID-19 emergency on the global economy may cause tenants to be unable to pay their rent and borrowers to be unable to pay debt service under the mortgage loans. As a result, we cannot assure you that the information in the following table is indicative of future performance or that tenants or borrowers will not seek rent or debt service relief (including forbearance arrangements) or other lease or loan modifications in the future. Such actions may lead to shortfalls and losses on the certificates. The information in the following table was based on reports and data aggregated from the related borrower’s existing financial and operational reporting systems and in certain circumstances was produced on an interim or ad hoc basis or was provided by the related borrower verbally. While we have no reason to believe the information presented is not accurate, we cannot assure you that it will not change or be updated in the future. See “Description of the Top 15 Mortgage Loans” on Annex A-3 for discussions of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on operations of certain tenants at the Mortgaged Properties.

 

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Loan # Property Name Mortgage Loan Seller Property Type Information as of Date First Due Date September Debt Service Payment Received October Debt Service Payment Received November Debt Service Payment Received
(Y/N)
Forbearance   or Other Debt Service Relief Requested Other Loan Modification Requested
(Y/N)
Lease Modification or Rent Relief Re-
quested
(Y/N)
Occupied SF or Unit Count Making Full September Rent Payment
(%)
UW September Base Rent Paid (%) Occupied SF or Unit Count Making Full October Rent Payment
(%)
UW October Base Rent Paid (%)
1 The Grace Building JPMCB/GACC Office 11/6/2020 12/6/2020 NAP NAP NAP N N Y(1) 98.0% 97.1% 98.0% 97.1%
2 McClellan Business Park(2) GSMC Mixed Use 11/12/2020 12/11/2020 NAP NAP NAP N N Y(2) 99.0% 99.0% 99.0% 99.0%
3 Amazon West LA CREFI Industrial 11/6/2020 12/6/2020 NAP NAP NAP N N N 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
4 32-42 Broadway CREFI Office 11/6/2020 12/6/2020 NAP NAP NAP N N N 100.0%(3) 100.0% 98.5%(3) 98.5%
5 MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay CREFI/GACC Hospitality 11/6/2020 4/5/2020 Y Y Y N N N 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
6 416-420 Kent Avenue CREFI Multifamily 11/6/2020 12/6/2020 NAP NAP NAP N N N 93.0% 93.0% 90.8% 90.8%
7 711 Fifth Avenue GSMC Mixed Use 10/28/2020 4/6/2020 Y Y Y N N Y(4) 100.0%(4) 100.0%(4) 100.0%(4) 100.0%(4)
8 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive GSMC Office 11/6/2020 12/6/2020 NAP NAP NAP N N N 100.0%(5) 100.0%(5) 100.0%(5) 100.0%(5)
9 One Commerce Square(6) CREFI Office 11/6/2020 12/6/2020 NAP NAP NAP N N N 100.0% 100.0% 99.9% 99.9%
10 Tower at Frisco Square CREFI Office 11/6/2020 12/6/2020 NAP NAP NAP N N N 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
11 The Standard JPMCB Office 11/1/2020 12/1/2020 NAP NAP NAP N N N 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
12 Kings Plaza(7) JPMCB Retail 11/1/2020 2/1/2020 Y Y Y N N N NAV 69.9% NAV 80.8%
13 4 West 58th Street(8) JPMCB Mixed Use 11/1/2020 4/1/2020 Y Y Y N Y Y 84.2% 91.2% 84.2% 91.2%
14 Redmond Town Center CREFI Mixed Use 11/6/2020 4/6/2020 Y Y Y N N N 59.5% 64.4% 72.4% 68.5%
15 Walgreens 9 Portfolio CREFI Retail 11/5/2020 11/1/2020 NAP NAP Y N N N 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
16 44 Whippany Fee CREFI Other 11/6/2020 12/6/2020 NAP NAP NAP N N N 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
17 Cambridge Crossing GACC Office 1011/16/2020 12/6/2020 NAP NAP NAP N N Y(9) 99.0% 99.8% 99.0% 99.8%
18 InCommercial Net Lease Portfolio CREFI Various 11/6/2020 12/6/2020 NAP NAP NAP N N N 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
19 Best Western Plus Carriage Inn(10)(11)(12) GACC Hospitality 11/16/2020 4/6/2020 Y Y Y N Y Y NAP NAP NAP NAP
20 JW Marriott Nashville GSMC Hospitality 11/6/2020 4/6/2020 Y Y(13) Y(13) Y(13) Y(13) NAP NAP NAP NAP NAP
21 White Oak Crossing GSMC Retail 10/23/2020 1/6/2020 Y Y Y N N Y(14) 94.5% 99.7% 92.9% 99.7%
22 Willoughby Commons GSMC Retail 11/10/2020 2/6/2020 Y Y Y N Y(15) Y(16) 85.2% 81.9% 85.2% 81.9%
23 The Hub GSMC Mixed Use 11/6/2020 11/6/2020 NAP NAP Y N N Y(17) 98.3% 99.2% 98.3% 99.2%
24 SVEA Texas Portfolio GACC Various 11/9/2020 12/6/2020 NAP NAP NAP N N N 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
25 Miramar Tech Center CREFI Office 11/6/2020 12/6/2020 NAP NAP NAP N N N 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
26 10 Railroad Avenue JPMCB Industrial 11/11/2020 12/1/2020 NAP NAP NAP N N N 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
27 Dearborn Flex Portfolio CREFI Industrial 11/6/2020 12/6/2020 NAP NAP NAP N N N 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
28 3100 Research Boulevard JPMCB Mixed Use 11/1/2020 12/1/2020 NAP NAP NAP N N N 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
29 Walmart Neighborhood Market & Shops - Chicago CREFI Retail 11/6/2020 12/6/2020 NAP NAP NAP N N N 97.9% 96.8% 97.9% 96.8%
30 156 West 54th and 159 West 53rd Street CREFI Other 11/6/2020 12/6/2020 NAP NAP NAP N N N 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
31 212 East 47th Street CREFI Other 11/6/2020 12/6/2020 NAP NAP NAP N N N 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
32 Park Plaza Business Park JPMCB Office 11/1/2020 12/1/2020 NAP NAP NAP N N N 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
33 Franz Road Industrial GACC Industrial 11/6/2020 12/6/2020 NAP NAP NAP N N N 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
34 BJ's Olean JPMCB Retail 11/1/2020 12/1/2020 NAP NAP NAP N N N 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
35 Rite Aid - Yucca Valley CREFI Retail 11/6/2020 12/6/2020 NAP NAP NAP N N N 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
36 Omaha Sitel JPMCB Office 11/1/2020 12/1/2020 NAP NAP NAP N N N 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
37 CityLine Buffalo Storage CREFI Self Storage 11/6/2020 12/6/2020 NAP NAP NAP N N N 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
38 CityLine Loveland CO CREFI Self Storage 11/6/2020 12/6/2020 NAP NAP NAP N N N 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
39 455 Central Park West CREFI Other 11/6/2020 12/6/2020 NAP NAP NAP N N N 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

 

(Footnotes on table on the following page)

 

 

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(1)Grace Building – four retail tenants (2.0% of NRA, 2.9% of UW Rent) have not made rent payments for the last few months. The borrower sponsor is in the process of negotiating rent deferrals with full rental payments anticipated to commence in late 2021 or early 2022. The parking tenant has not paid the required monthly rental payments since March and an event of default is continuing under the lease. The borrower sponsor is in the process of replacing the current operator and plans to employ a new operator under a management agreement. The Grace Building Borrower deposited with the lender $1,608,940 for anticipated parking rent shortfalls

(2)McClellan Business Park - Eight tenants, representing 5.7% of the NRA have requested rent relief. Collections as of September and October 2020 are as provided by the borrower, based on collections.

(3)32-42 Broadway – due to the granularity of the 32-42 Broadway property rent roll, the Occupied SF or Unit Count Making Full September and October Payment (%) was unable to be obtained and has been set to match the UW Base Rent Paid (%).

(4)711 Fifth Avenue - Includes one tenant, representing 4.2% of the SF and 37.3% of UW Base Rent of the 711 Fifth Avenue property who paid their rent in accordance with an agreement to pay 50% abated rent for the months of April, May and June. The abated rent will be paid back 50% by the end of 2020 and the remainder by the end of Q1 2021.

(5)3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive – represents one tenant, 52.6% of UW Base Rent, who is obligated to pay rent for September and October. All other tenants are in a free rent period or their leases have not yet commenced.

(6)One Commerce Square - The State of Tennessee tenant at the One Commerce Square property pays rent in arrears on the last day of the month. The State of Tennessee tenant is current on rent paid through September 2020 and is expected to pay October 2020 when due.

(7)Kings Plaza - although September and October collections were reported, an accurate estimate of the percentage of Occupied Total SF or Unit Count Making Full Rent Payment (%) for September and October cannot be determined for the Kings Plaza loan based on rent collection reports received. Please see the Kings Plaza “Tenant Specific - COVID Update” table for additional details

(8)4 West 58th Street – the mortgaged property is fully open and operational. The largest tenant, Neiman Marcus, is current with respect to all outstanding contractual rent obligations. The second largest tenant, Netflix, took possession of its space in September 2020. Due to a delay in construction caused by NYC's stop construction order, the tenant’s rent commencement date was pushed back from January 2021 to March 2021. Of the remaining tenants (with no individual tenant representing greater than 4.2% of UW Base Rent), several are in free rent and/or abatement periods, in some instances related to delayed rent commencement dates as a function of the COVID-19 pandemic. Please see the 4 West 58th Street “Tenant Specific - COVID Update” table for additional details. September and October figures are inclusive of tenants which have taken occupancy and are currently not paying rent. In connection with these tenants, a free rent reserve was established at loan closing and such tenants are being counted as current on contractual rental payments as they are within their applicable free rent periods.

(9)Cambridge Crossing - One tenant, Cerevel Therapeutics, LLC (“Cerevel”), representing 14.3% of the Occupied SF and 19.9% of the UW Base Rent, requested a rent reduction, which request was made in March 2020. The borrower offered to negotiate only if credit of certain parent companies of the tenant was offered. There has been no further communication from Cerevel with respect to this request and the tenant is current on rent. In addition, Tatte, representing 1.0% of the SF and 0.2% of the UW Base Rent, is in the process of building out its space, and is in negotiations with the borrower sponsor to push its rent commencement date to May 2021.

(10)Best Western Plus Carriage Inn - On March 24, 2020, the borrower requested that the FF&E reserve requirements be waived through year-end 2020. The lender proposed to waive required monthly deposits into the FF&E Reserve commencing on May 6, 2020 until the earlier to occur of September 6, 2020 and an event of default, provided, that, starting in January 2021, monthly FF&E deposits will increase from 4.0% to 6.0% of the rents for the mortgaged property until such time as the deferred amount (along with the normal collection of FF&E funds into the FF&E reserve) has accumulated in the FF&E reserve. The borrower elected to not accept the proposed terms and has continued to contribute into the FF&E reserves as required under the loan documents. The request has not been formally withdrawn.

(11)Best Western Plus Carriage Inn - On October 1, 2020, the borrower requested a waiver of the Low Debt Service Period test (which triggers cash management under the mortgage loan) for one year. The request was denied by the lender. As of the November performance report, the mortgage loan failed the debt service coverage ratio test by falling below 1.30x, which initiated a cash management trigger period. The debt service coverage ratio test is calculated assuming 30-year amortization; however, the mortgage loan provides for payments of interest only without amortization. The debt service coverage ratio (as calculated under the loan documents) on an amortizing basis is 0.84x for the trailing twelve month period, 0.76x for the trailing three month period, and 0.91x for the trailing one month period. Calculated based on the interest only payments under the mortgage loan, but otherwise on the same basis as required under the loan documents, the debt service coverage ratio would be 1.31x for the trailing twelve month period, 1.18x for the trailing three month period, and 1.42x for the trailing one month period. The borrower and lender are in the process of establishing a clearing account for cash management.

(12)Best Western Plus Carriage Inn - The Denny’s restaurant at the mortgaged property requested rent relief. Per their original lease terms, Denny’s is required to pay the greater of (i) $9,219 / month ($110,628 annually) or (ii) 8.0% of annual gross sales. As a result of Denny’s rent relief request, from April through December 2020, Denny’s is required to pay 10.0% of gross sales (less taxes and minor expense adjustments) in lieu of base rent. This amount is inclusive of all other fees due (i.e. common area maintenance, utilities, property taxes), and a reconciliation of the rent due would take place in January 2021.

(13)JW Marriott Nashville – In April 2020, the mortgage loan was modified to permit the use of FF&E reserve funds to pay debt service, and the borrower sponsor provided a 6-month guaranty for debt service, taxes and insurance payments that expired in October 2020. In October 2020, the mortgage loan was further modified to waive the requirement to fund the FF&E reserve until April 2021, waive the cash management debt yield trigger through the second quarter of 2022, and otherwise permanently decrease the debt yield trigger level from 10% to 7.5%, in exchange for the borrower funding an 18-month debt service reserve to be applied to monthly payments from October 2020 through March 2022.

(14)White Oak Crossing – Eight tenants, representing approximately 51.2% of the UW Base Rent have requested rent relief.

(15)Willoughby Commons – a loan modification has been granted Borrower to post $496k in lieu of a cash flow sweep thru 3/31/2021 as a result of Regal Cinemas being dark. Regal temporarily closed all theaters in the US and UK in October.

(16)Willoughby Commons– Five tenants, representing approximately 31.4% of the UW Base Rent have requested rent relief.

(17)The Hub – Six tenants, representing approximately 28.4% of the UW Base Rent have requested rent relief.

 

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See “Risk Factors—Special RisksCurrent Coronavirus Pandemic Has Adversely Affected the Global Economy and Will Likely Adversely Affect the Performance of the Mortgage Loans”.

 

Environmental Considerations

 

An environmental report was prepared for each Mortgaged Property securing a Mortgage Loan no more than thirteen (13) months prior to the Cut-off Date. See Annex A-1 for the date of the environmental report for each Mortgaged Property. The environmental reports were generally prepared pursuant to the American Society for Testing and Materials standard for a “Phase I” environmental site assessment (the “ESA”). In addition to the Phase I standards, some of the environmental reports will include additional research, such as limited sampling for asbestos-containing material, lead-based paint, radon or water damage with limited areas of potential or identified mold, and such ESAs may have recommended continuing implementation of an operations and maintenance plan and, in some cases, minor cost abatements depending on the property use and/or age. For some of the mortgaged real properties, the related ESAs may have noted that onsite underground storage tanks or leaking underground storage tanks previously had been removed or closed in place or other types of potential or actual spills or releases may have occurred, and based on criteria such as experience with past investigations, cleanups or other response actions, the quantities or types of hazardous materials involved, the absence of significant risk, tank test results or other records, and/or other circumstances including regulatory closure, the ESAs did not recommend any further investigation or other action. In some such cases, even where regulatory closure was documented for past incidents the ESAs may have reported that requests to governmental agencies for any related files are pending. However, those ESAs nevertheless concluded that such incidents were not likely to be significant at the time they were prepared. Additionally, as needed pursuant to American Society for Testing and Materials standards, supplemental “Phase II” site investigations have been completed for some Mortgaged Properties to further evaluate certain environmental issues, including certain recognized environmental conditions (each, a “REC”). A Phase II investigation generally consists of sampling and/or testing.

 

With respect to the McClellan Business Park Mortgage Loan (6.9%), the related Mortgaged Property is a part of the former McClellan Air Force Base, which is on the National Priorities List as a Superfund site due to impacts related to the long-term military operation of the Mortgaged Property. According to the related ESAs, environmental impacts include, among other things, groundwater contamination from volatile organic compounds, 1,4-dioxane, metals, and perchlorate. The ESAs identified such impacts, including the potential for vapor encroachment, as a site-wide recognized environmental condition. In addition, the ESAs identified two lot-specific recognized environmental conditions related to (i) perfluorooctane sulfonate concentrations exceeding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency screening criteria for drinking water at one parcel and (ii) impacts from the prior operations of a wastewater treatment plant, sludge drying beds, underground oil-water separator, a 10,000-gallon oil storage tank and a pesticide/herbicide storage area on another parcel. The Mortgaged Property is subject to multiple local, state and federal restrictions and institutional controls, including, among other things, groundwater use restrictions, use restrictions, digging restrictions, interference restrictions and access restrictions. According to the ESAs, the United States Air Force is the responsible party of record for all such recognized environmental conditions and retains responsibility for subsequent discoveries of previously-unknown environmental conditions. As such responsible party, the United States Air Force has borne the cost of any remediation at the Mortgaged Property and is required to bear the costs of any future remediation.

 

With respect to the Amazon West LA Mortgage Loan (6.9%), the ESA identifies as an historical REC the former onsite operation of a gasoline station. Underground storage tanks (“USTs”) associated with the historic gasoline station were removed from the Mortgaged Property in both in 1991 and 1999. Impacts to soils at the Mortgaged Property were identified after both UST removals. Remediation was conducted; however, certain residual impacts to soils remain onsite.

 

With respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan (6.9%), the related borrowers have obtained environmental insurance against claims for pollution and remediation legal liability (the “PLL Policy”) from Evanston Insurance Company, with the lenders as named insureds, with per incident and

 

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aggregate limits of $25,000,000. The current PLL Policy term expires in 2025. The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan documents require that the PLL Policy term extend at least two years beyond the date of repayment of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan (the “Required PLL Policy Term”), provided that the borrowers may obtain a policy with a term less than the Required PLL Policy Term, so long as the borrowers renew or extend such PLL Policy by the shorter of three years or a term not less than the Required PLL Policy term within ten business days of the current PLL Policy term expiration.

 

With respect to the 416-420 Kent Avenue Mortgage Loan (5.5%), the ESA identified as a controlled REC impacts to site soils and groundwater associated with historic, onsite commercial and industrial operations. These impacts were identified through investigations conducted in 2002, 2008, and 2014. In 2015, the Mortgaged Property was entered into the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (“NYSDEC”) Brownfield Cleanup Program. As part of this program, site soils have been remediated. To address concerns related to residual impacts and vapor intrusion, the Mortgaged property currently operates a sub-membrane depressurization (“SMD”) system and enclosed sub-grade parking garages are mechanically ventilated. Engineering and institutional controls also have been established for the site, including, but not limited to, the installation of a clean soil cover and the implementation of Site Management Plans (“SMP”), which require, among other things, post-remediation groundwater sampling for the 420 Kent building along the down-gradient property perimeter. The Mortgaged Property received separate certificates of completion from NYSDEC for the 416 Kent building and the 420 Kent building in December 2018. Based on the receipt of the certificates of completion and the implementation of various site controls, the ESA consultant determined that no further action was necessary in relation to this matter. However, the consultant recommended the continued implementation of engineering and institutional controls in accordance with the NYSDEC-approved SMPs for both the 416 Kent building and the 420 Kent building.

 

With respect to the Kings Plaza Mortgage Loan (2.8%), the related ESA identified a controlled REC at the Mortgaged Property related to groundwater and soil contamination from USTs. Six leaking, 15,000 gallon No. 2 fuel oil USTs were removed from the Mortgaged Property in 1997 following the discovery of fuel oil in groundwater monitoring wells. Chlorinated volatile organic compounds were identified in the groundwater at concentrations exceeding the NYSDEC criteria, and the Mortgaged Property was subsequently enrolled in the NYSDEC Voluntary Cleanup Program in 2001. An additional No. 2 fuel oil release occurred in 2006. Remedial actions addressing these releases have successfully achieved soil cleanup objectives for commercial use, but residual groundwater contamination above applicable commercial cleanup standards remains. Engineering and institutional controls were implemented at the Mortgaged Property, which included the filing of a deed restriction and environmental easement restricting the Mortgaged Property to commercial and industrial uses.

 

With respect to the Redmond Town Center Mortgage Loan (2.8%), the ESA identifies as a REC dry cleaning operations historically located onsite. A Phase II was conducted in December 2019 to assess whether the historic dry cleaning operations may have adversely impacted the Mortgaged Property. The Phase II did not identify any impacts above laboratory detection limits in the soil or groundwater samples analyzed. Impacts were identified in soil vapor samples above residential but below non-residential land use standards. Given the current use of the Mortgaged Property as a shopping center, the Phase II consultant determined that identified soil vapor impacts did not pose an unacceptable vapor intrusion threat to indoor air, and concluded that no further investigation at the Mortgaged Property was necessary. However, to mitigate any potential for environmental liability caused by historic operations at the Mortgaged Property, as well as present and future use of the Mortgaged Property, the borrower obtained an environmental insurance policy issued by Zurich with CREFI and its successors and/or assigns as the named insured. The policy, which expires in February 2028, includes a loss limit of $7,000,000 (per claim and in the aggregate) and a $25,000 deductible. The maturity date of the Mortgage Loan is March 6, 2025.

 

With respect to The Hub Mortgage Loan (1.8%), the related ESA noted that the Mortgaged Property is listed on a Brownfield sites database in connection with potential soil impacts from petroleum, semi-volatile organic compounds and metals.  According to the ESA, no further information is available in the applicable regulatory database other than that the related Brownfield cleanup application was withdrawn in 2005.  In addition, the ESA noted that an underground storage tank was removed from the Mortgaged Property in

 

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2006 for which a tank closure report was unavailable.  Based on the redevelopment of the Mortgaged Property in 2005, which included excavation for the existing foundation, and the lack of reported releases, the ESA did not consider either issue to be evidence of a recognized environmental condition.  However, it did recommend further review of investigative records and the obtainment of a tank closure report, as applicable, to determine if there are any residual impacts at the Mortgaged Property. The related environmental consultant has submitted requests for further information to both the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the New York City Office of Environmental Remediation, which remain pending.

 

With respect to the 10 Railroad Avenue Mortgage Loan (1.1%), the related ESA noted that the Mortgaged Property was originally developed in 1958 as a corrugated box manufacturing facility for Weyerhaeuser, a timberland company, which is unrelated to the borrower and occupied the Mortgaged Property until 2007 with on-site operations including adhesion, heating, scoring and slitting, dying, and printing. A site investigation conducted in 2007 as part of the Industrial Site Recovery Act (“ISRA”) determined that such operations resulted in soil and groundwater contamination to the facility. While the majority of the areas of concern have been addressed, groundwater beneath the site remains contaminated, and remedial actions and monitoring are ongoing under Site Remediation Program, with Weyerhaeuser as the responsible party. An ISRA Alternate Compliance Options Form to apply for a Remediation in Progress Waiver has been submitted to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (“NJDEP”). The ESA indicated that the open ISRA case is considered a REC and recommended that ownership continue to allow access to Weyerhaeuser for remediation and monitoring as required until NJDEP approves the ISRA Alternate Compliance / Remediation in Progress waiver. In addition, the ESA observed a slop sink at the northwest end of the Mortgaged Property. The sink, which according to the ESA is used by employees for hand washing purposes, drains to a pipe that extends through the façade and discharges at grade behind the structure. While not a REC, the ESA indicated that the sink discharge is an environmental issue and recommended that the sink should be connected to a plumbing system instead of discharging directly to the exterior of the building. The borrower is required under the Mortgage Loan documents to connect the slop sink to the plumbing system within 180 days following loan origination.

 

Redevelopment, Renovation and Expansion

 

Certain of the Mortgaged Properties are properties which are currently undergoing or are expected to undergo redevelopment, renovation or expansion, including with respect to hospitality properties, executing property improvement plans (“PIPs”) required by the franchisors.

 

Below are descriptions of (a) certain of such Mortgaged Properties that are undergoing (or are required or expected to undergo) redevelopment, expansion and/or renovation where the approximate estimated cost thereof is equal to or greater than the lesser of $1,000,000 and 10% of the related Mortgage Loan’s principal balance and (b) certain of such Mortgaged Properties that are subject to material PIPs.

 

With respect to the 4 West 58th Street Mortgage Loan (2.8%), the borrower has invested approximately $1.5 million in capital improvements, such as renovations to staircases, the lobby and elevators, and ADA bathroom work and mechanical work, that were recently completed and will be investing approximately $1.8 million in tenant improvements, including with respect to the Mortgaged Property’s theater space leased to Netflix, Inc. (“Netflix”), the second largest tenant occupying 10,651 square feet (12.8% of net rentable area). The borrower has indicated that Netflix is expected to invest approximately $1.5 million of its own to the improvements of its leased space before reopening. In addition, the borrower has indicated that each of Northwell Health (fourth largest tenant, 6.2% of net rentable area) and Union Sq. Dermatology (fifth largest tenant, 6.2% of net rentable area) is undertaking or expected to undertake improvements at its respective premises. The borrower reserved $7,811,435 at loan origination in connection with outstanding tenant improvements and leasing commissions. We cannot assure you that these capital improvements will be completed as expected or at all.

 

Certain risks related to redevelopment, renovation and expansion at a Mortgaged Property are described in “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Risks Related to Redevelopment, Expansion and Renovation at Mortgaged Properties”.

 

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Assessments of Property Value and Condition

 

Appraisals

 

For each Mortgaged Property, the related mortgage loan seller or other originator obtained a current (within five (5) months of the origination date of the Mortgage Loan) full narrative appraisal conforming at least to the requirements of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (“FIRREA”). See “Transaction Parties—The Sponsors and Mortgage Loan Sellers—Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company—Goldman Originator’s Underwriting Guidelines and Processes”, “—Citi Real Estate Funding Inc.—CREFI’s Underwriting Guidelines and Processes”, “—JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association—JPMCB’s Underwriting Guidelines and Processes” and “—German American Capital Corporation—DB Originators’ Underwriting Guidelines and Processes”.

 

See “Risk FactorsRisks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Appraisals May Not Reflect Current or Future Market Value of Each Property” and “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Appraised Value”.

 

Engineering Reports

 

In connection with the origination of each Mortgage Loan included in the trust, other than as identified below, the related mortgage loan seller or other originator obtained an engineering report with respect to the related Mortgaged Property with an engineering report dated within thirteen (13) months of the Cut-off Date. See “Transaction Parties—The Sponsors and Mortgage Loan Sellers—Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company—Goldman Originator’s Underwriting Guidelines and Processes”, “—Citi Real Estate Funding Inc.—CREFI’s Underwriting Guidelines and Processes”, “—JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association—JPMCB’s Underwriting Guidelines and Processes” and “—German American Capital Corporation—DB Originators’ Underwriting Guidelines and Processes”.

 

See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Appraisals May Not Reflect Current or Future Market Value of Each Property”.

 

Zoning and Building Code Compliance and Condemnation

 

In connection with the origination of each Mortgage Loan included in the trust, the related mortgage loan seller or other originator generally examined whether the use and occupancy of the related real property collateral was in material compliance with zoning, land-use, building rules, regulations and orders then applicable to that property. In addition, certain Mortgaged Properties may be legal non-conforming uses that may be restricted after certain events, such as casualties, at the Mortgaged Properties. See “Transaction Parties—The Sponsors and Mortgage Loan Sellers—Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company—Goldman Originator’s Underwriting Guidelines and Processes”, “—Citi Real Estate Funding Inc.—CREFI’s Underwriting Guidelines and Processes”, “—JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association—JPMCB’s Underwriting Guidelines and Processes” and “—German American Capital Corporation—DB Originators’ Underwriting Guidelines and Processes”. For example, in this regard we note the following:

 

With respect to the 416-420 Kent Avenue Mortgage Loan (5.5%), in connection with the development of the Mortgaged Property, the borrower was required to construct, among other things, certain waterfront public access areas (“WPAA”). The borrower was required to deliver a standby letter of credit in the amount of $922,551 as additional security for this construction. During construction of the WPAA, the borrower constructed a new bulkhead and fence approximately one foot further upland from the location shown in the approved WPAA plans and specifications (the “WD WPAA Non-Conformance”). The borrower and the Department of City Planning of the City of New York (“DCP”) reached an agreement stating that the WD WPAA Non-Conformance would not constitute a breach of the WPAA requirements if the borrower completed certain corrective actions, including, without limitation, (i) the borrower submitted revised plans and specifications with respect to the WPAA, (ii) the borrower received an authorization to modify the required minimum width of certain portions of the WPAA, (iii) the borrower placed $1,000,000 in escrow, (iv) the borrower agreed not to lease the top two floors of the 420 Kent building and to place the keys to the affected apartments in escrow (to be released upon completion of these corrective actions), and (v) the

 

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borrower received a certification that the revised plans comply with all applicable WPAA regulations. As of the origination date, (i) the approval of the authorization to modify the required minimum width of certain portions of the WPAA remained subject to a 20-day period ending on November 10, 2020) during which the New York City Council may review or modify the approval of the modified required minimum width of certain portions of the WPAA. If the New York City Council does not vote to review the modified required minimum width of certain portions of the WPAA within such 20-day period, such approval will automatically be deemed ratified. As of the date of this prospectus, we cannot assure you whether the authorization to modify the required minimum width of certain portions of the WPAA was reviewed, ratified, or deemed automatically approved. Upon approval, and upon the borrower’s receipt of the keys being held in escrow, it is anticipated that the borrower will be permitted to lease the top two floors of the 420 Kent building. Conversely, if the New York City Council votes to review the modified required minimum width of certain portions of the WPAA, the borrower’s ability to rent out the apartments at the top two floors of the 420 Kent building could be delayed, additional community meetings, escrows, approvals and/or consents may be required, and/or the New York City Council may impose other regulatory requirements.

 

With respect to the Tower at Frisco Square Mortgage Loan (3.0%), a deed in the chain of title contains a reversionary interest with respect to a parking garage located on the Mortgaged Property. The right of reversion is triggered upon the occurrence of a default under a parking garage improvements agreement, and was not released post-construction. The beneficiary of the right of reversion has been dissolved and therefore cannot execute a release.

 

See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Risks Related to Zoning Non-Compliance and Use Restrictions” and see representation and warranty number 24 on Annex D-1, representation and warranty number 24 on Annex E-1 and representation and warranty number 26 on Annex F-1 and the identified exceptions to those representations and warranties, if any, on Annex D-2, Annex E-2, Annex E-3 and Annex F-2, respectively, for additional information.

 

Litigation and Other Considerations

 

There may be pending or threatened legal proceedings against, or other past or present criminal or adverse regulatory circumstances experienced by, the borrowers, the borrower sponsors and managers of the Mortgaged Properties and their respective affiliates arising out of the ordinary business of the borrowers, their sponsors, managers and affiliates. In addition, the Mortgaged Properties may be subject to ongoing litigation or condemnation proceedings.

 

With respect to the 416-420 Kent Avenue Mortgage Loan (5.5%), the borrower sponsor and non-recourse carveout guarantor is the defendant in a defamation lawsuit that was filed in May 2013 in the Putnam County Supreme Court. The plaintiff, Maurice “Hank” Greenberg, alleges, among other things, that the borrower sponsor made certain defamatory statements during a television news interview in 2012, and subsequent repetitions of that interview, and in a book authored by the borrower sponsor, which was originally published in 2013. The borrower sponsor’s allegedly defamatory statements primarily relate to Mr. Greenberg’s former role as Chief Executive Officer of American International Group, Inc. Mr. Greenberg is seeking compensatory and punitive damages from the borrower sponsor. The borrower sponsor previously obtained successful dismissal of Mr. Greenberg’s claims as to certain of the allegedly defamatory statements. The borrower sponsor filed a renewed motion for summary judgment as to the remaining claims in June 2020, which the trial court granted on November 12, 2020.

 

With respect to the 4 West 58th Street Mortgage Loan (2.8%), one of the borrowers, Solow Building Company III, L.L.C., is a defendant in a lawsuit filed by a former corporate tenant, which operated a high-end beauty clinic out of the 9th floor of the building. In a complaint filed on March 27, 2018, the tenant alleged, among other things, that construction undertaken beginning in 2015 by another tenant, Bergdorf Goodman, on the first eight floors interfered with the plaintiff tenant’s quiet enjoyment of the leased premises, and that noise, dust, and vibrations from the construction made it impossible to operate the clinic, cost the clinic customers, and damaged the owner’s reputation with her high-end clientele, and that the borrower had knowledge and control over Bergdorf Goodman’s construction and deliberately misrepresented the effects and length of the construction when discussing it with the plaintiff tenant. While

 

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the borrower agreed to a rent abatement in 2016 because of the ongoing construction, the plaintiff tenant agreed to, but did not, begin paying rent again in 2017. The borrower eventually commenced an eviction proceeding in housing court against the plaintiff tenant and was awarded possession of the premises and a monetary judgment of approximately $400,000 for unpaid rent. The plaintiff tenant subsequently brought this action in the New York Supreme Court. The plaintiff tenant asserts breach of contract and fraud claims against the borrower, and nuisance, trespass, and negligence claims against both the borrower and Bergdorf Goodman. The plaintiff tenant claims damages of at least $15 million, with the exact amount to be determined at trial. According to the plaintiff tenant, damages are purportedly based on destruction of specialized equipment caused by the dust from construction, loss of income due to the clinic’s eventual closure, money spent to renovate the leased premises, harm to reputation, and the plaintiff tenant’s liability for rent payments on the leased premises.

 

In addition, with respect to the 4 West 58th Street Mortgaged Property (2.8%), The Neiman Marcus Group LLC (“Neiman Marcus”), the largest tenant at the Mortgaged Property, filed bankruptcy under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code on May 7, 2020. On June 6, 2020, Neiman Marcus’s debtors filed their initial proposed plan of reorganization and disclosure statement (as thereafter amended, the “Proposed Plan”). The bankruptcy court approved the Proposed Plan on September 4, 2020, pursuant to which the reorganized entity assumed the lease at the Mortgaged Property on September 25, 2020. The bankruptcy filing triggered a cash sweep (the “Neiman Marcus Trigger Event”) under the Mortgage Loan documents and, as a result, all excess cash flow from the Mortgaged Property was, and continues to be, deposited in an excess cash flow reserve held by the lender. Under the Mortgage Loan documents, the Neiman Marcus Trigger Event may be cured by, among other conditions, the replacement of Neiman Marcus with a replacement tenant pursuant to a lease entered into in accordance with the terms of the Mortgage Loan documents. Pursuant to a letter received by the lender on October 7, 2020, the borrower challenged the lender’s actions and explained that Neiman Marcus effectuated a corporate restructuring by, inter alia, (i) filing new organizational documents, (ii) dissolving Neiman Marcus’s ownership interests, and (iii) appointing new board members, resulting in the estate of Neiman Marcus being dissolved and The Neiman Marcus Group LLC emerging as a reorganized debtor. The borrower further asserted that it has satisfied the Neiman Marcus Trigger Event cure conditions, given that the reorganized entity (a) has a creditworthiness and financial standing superior to that of the pre-bankruptcy tenant, (b) assumed the lease, and (c) is in occupancy of the premises, open for business, and paying full contractual rent, and, therefore, the cash sweep event should be terminated and amounts held in the excess cash flow reserve should be released to the borrower. The lender disagrees with the borrower’s position and has not terminated the Neiman Marcus Trigger Event or released amounts held in the excess cash flow reserve. However, we cannot assure you that the master servicer or the special servicer will not come to a different view and elect to discontinue the Neiman Marcus Trigger Event and release the funds currently held in the excess cash flow reserve account, or otherwise amend terms of the loan agreement in connection with any related action. In addition, we cannot assure you that the continued imposition of the Neiman Marcus Trigger Event will not result in further actions by the borrower, including litigation, to terminate the Neiman Marcus Trigger Event and/or obtain the release of the funds held in the excess cash flow reserve. Further, we cannot assure you that any such actions would not result in additional trust fund expenses being incurred by the issuing entity and losses being incurred by the Certificateholders.

 

With respect to the Redmond Town Center Mortgage Loan (2.8%), a portion of the Mortgaged Property is subject to threatened condemnation by Sound Transit, the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority, for minor easements in connection with the construction of a railroad on a neighboring property. The proposed easements are as follows: (i) a temporary vibration monitoring easement, the form of which is subject to the rights of tenants under leases and states that it will not interfere with the use and occupancy of the Mortgaged Property, (ii) a temporary construction easement the proposed location of which was plotted on the survey and does not materially impact the operation of the Mortgaged Property in any way, and (iii) a permanent water easement, the proposed location of which was plotted on the survey and does not materially impact the operation of the Mortgaged Property. Approval of the form of easement was not included in the Mortgage Loan documents; accordingly, the borrower will need to obtain the lender’s approval before execution and recordation of same. As of origination, the easement forms had not yet been agreed to by Sound Transit. If the parties cannot agree to a final form, Sound Transit may file a petition for condemnation in which case the transfer of easements would be by court order.

 

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With respect to the Walgreens 9 Portfolio Mortgage Loan (2.8%), an affiliate of the borrower sponsor is the subject of an ongoing dispute related to an alleged breach of contract. The borrower affiliate was under contract to purchase a retail shopping center in Chicago, Illinois. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the unrelated seller was unable to satisfy certain conditions to closing of the contract, specifically, the seller was unable to deliver satisfactory estoppel certificates from the tenants. The borrower affiliate terminated the contract due to the seller’s failure to satisfy the closing condition, and the seller is disputing the termination of the contract and the release of the borrower affiliate’s earnest money deposit of $1,500,000.

 

With respect to the Dearborn Flex Portfolio Mortgage Loan (1.0%), the borrower sponsor and nonrecourse carveout guarantor is the defendant in a pending lawsuit with respect to a property in New Jersey called the Grand Marketplace which the borrower sponsor acquired out of foreclosure. The tenants of the subject property brought a complaint as a class alleging that the borrower sponsor improperly closed the subject property in violation of the tenants’ leases. Temporary injunctive relief was granted on March 16, 2020 and an order was entered preventing the closure of the subject property on March 18, 2020. The tenants are also seeking compensatory damages, punitive damages, and attorney’s fees based upon attempts to close the subject property, alleged cessation of janitorial services, and alleged termination of utilities.

 

With respect to the CityLine Buffalo Storage Mortgage Loan (0.4%) and the CityLine Loveland CO Mortgage Loan (0.2%), two of the three carveout guarantors, Larry Kaplan and George Thacker, are defendants in an intercompany lawsuit filed by a former partner that alleges that Mr. Kaplan is taking excessive compensation and misusing company trade secrets to his personal advantage. The lawsuit is not related to the Mortgaged Properties. The lawsuit was filed against Mr. Kaplan in December 2018, and later amended to include Mr. Thacker in July 2019.

 

We cannot assure you that any such proceeding would not have an adverse effect on, or provide any indication of the future performance of the borrowers, borrower sponsors and managers related to, the Mortgage Loans.

 

With respect to certain of the Mortgage Loans, the related borrower, borrower sponsor, guarantor and/or their respective affiliates may be subject to multiple pending lawsuits, for claims related to, among other things, torts, negligence, personal injury, and premises liability. Such legal proceedings and other disputes may be covered by insurance. We cannot assure you that any such insurance will be adequate to cover litigation, disputes and related expenses. In addition, certain types of litigation may not be covered by insurance.

 

See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Litigation Regarding the Mortgaged Properties or Borrowers May Impair Your Distributions”.

 

Loan Purpose; Default History, Bankruptcy Issues and Other Proceedings

 

Loan Purpose

 

Twenty-one (21) of the Mortgage Loans (69.6%) were, in whole or in part, originated in connection with the borrower’s refinancing of a previous mortgage loan secured by the Mortgaged Property.

 

Sixteen (16) of the Mortgage Loans (24.9%) were, in whole or in part, originated in connection with the borrower’s acquisition of the related Mortgaged Property.

 

Two (2) of the Mortgage Loans (5.5%) were, in whole or in part, originated in connection with the borrower’s recapitalization of the related Mortgaged Property.

 

Default History, Bankruptcy Issues and Other Proceedings

 

With respect to certain of the Mortgage Loans prior to the date of origination, (a) related borrowers, sponsors and/or key principals (or affiliates thereof) have previously sponsored, been a key principal with respect to, or been a payment or non-recourse carveout guarantor on mortgage loans secured by, real

 

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estate projects (including in some such cases, the particular Mortgaged Property or Mortgaged Properties referenced above in this sentence) that became the subject of foreclosure proceedings or a deed in lieu of foreclosure or bankruptcy proceedings or directly or indirectly secured a real estate loan or a real estate related mezzanine loan that was the subject of a discounted payoff or (b) a Mortgaged Property was acquired by the related borrower or an affiliate thereof through foreclosure or a deed in lieu of foreclosure, as part of an REO transaction, at a foreclosure sale or out of receivership. For example, within approximately the last 10 years, with respect to the 20 largest Mortgage Loans:

 

With respect to the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Mortgage Loan (4.8%), the related borrower sponsor, Estein Holdings, LTD., has sponsored other real estate projects securing loans that went into default and were subject to modification, forbearance, foreclosure, deed-in-lieu of foreclosure or discounted pay-off or in connection with which the related borrower filed for bankruptcy within the last ten years.

 

With respect to The Standard Mortgage Loan (2.9%), the borrower sponsor, the Farbman Group, owned and operated a property known as Fisher-Kahn property located in Detroit, Michigan, which was transferred to special servicing and foreclosed on in February 2015.

 

With respect to the Best Western Plus Carriage Inn Mortgage Loan (1.9%), one of the borrower sponsors was a joint venture investor in a retail property that secured a securitized mortgage loan which was subject to a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure in August 2009.

 

With respect to certain of the Mortgage Loans, related borrowers, sponsors and/or key principals (or affiliates thereof) may previously have been the subject of personal bankruptcy proceedings, or a related Mortgaged Property has previously been involved in a borrower, principal or tenant bankruptcy. For example, within approximately the last 10 years, with respect to the 20 largest Mortgage Loans:

 

With respect to the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Mortgage Loan (4.8%), a borrower owned and controlled by the related borrower sponsor filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2012 in connection with a loan secured by a multifamily development that went into default and for which the related lender sought to perform a non-judicial foreclosure sale. The related borrower subsequently satisfied the defaulted loan and exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

 

For additional information regarding the status of the Mortgage Loans since the date of origination, see “—COVID Considerations”.

 

We cannot assure you that there are no other bankruptcy proceedings, foreclosure proceedings, deed-in-lieu of foreclosure transactions and/or mortgage loan workout matters that involved one or more Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties, and/or a guarantor, borrower, borrower sponsor or other party to a Mortgage Loan.

 

Certain risks relating to bankruptcy proceedings are described in “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—A Bankruptcy Proceeding May Result in Losses and Delays in Realizing on the Mortgage Loans”, “—Litigation Regarding the Mortgaged Properties or Borrowers May Impair Your Distributions” and “Certain Legal Aspects of Mortgage Loans—Bankruptcy Laws”.

 

Tenant Issues

 

Tenant Concentrations

 

The Mortgaged Properties have single tenants as set forth below:

 

Thirty-nine (39) of the Mortgaged Properties (7.5%) securing, in whole or in part, six (6) Mortgage Loans, are leased to a single tenant.

 

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Excluding Mortgaged Properties that are part of a portfolio of Mortgaged Properties, no Mortgaged Property leased to a single tenant secures a Mortgage Loan representing more than approximately 0.5% of the Initial Pool Balance.

 

With respect to certain of these Mortgaged Properties that are leased to a single tenant, the related leases may expire prior to, or soon after, the maturity dates of the Mortgage Loans or the related tenant may have the right to terminate the lease prior to the maturity date of the Mortgage Loan. If the current tenant does not renew its lease on comparable economic terms to the expired lease, if a single tenant terminates its lease or if a suitable replacement tenant does not enter into a new lease on similar economic terms, there could be a negative impact on the payments on the related Mortgage Loans.

 

The Mortgaged Properties have certain tenant concentrations (among the five largest tenants (based on net rentable area)) across multiple Mortgaged Properties securing 4.0% or more of the Initial Pool Balance (based on allocated loan amount), as set forth below:

 

Walgreens is a tenant at each of the Walgreens 9 Portfolio, InCommercial Net Lease Portfolio – Walgreens – Grenada, MS, InCommercial Net Lease Portfolio – Walgreens – Bastrop, LA and The Hub Mortgaged Properties (5.0%).

 

Amazon.com Services LLC is a tenant at each of the McClellan Business Park and Amazon West LA Mortgaged Properties (13.8%).

 

Best Buy is a tenant at each of the Kings Plaza and White Oak Crossing Mortgaged Properties (4.6%).

 

BJ’s Wholesale Club is the largest tenant at each of the White Oak Crossing, Willoughby Commons and BJ’s Olean Mortgaged Properties (4.2%).

 

See “—Lease Expirations and Terminations” below, “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans— Risks of Commercial, Multifamily Lending Generally”, “—Performance of the Mortgage Loans Will Be Highly Dependent on the Performance of Tenants and Tenant Leases—A Tenant Concentration May Result in Increased Losses” and “—Concentrations Based on Property Type, Geography, Related Borrowers and Other Factors May Disproportionately Increase Losses”.

 

Lease Expirations and Terminations

 

Expirations

 

Certain of the Mortgaged Properties are subject to tenant leases that expire before the maturity date of the related Mortgage Loan. For tenant lease expiration information in the form of a lease rollover chart relating to each of the top 15 Mortgage Loans, see the related summaries attached as Annex A-3 to this prospectus. In addition, see Annex A-1 for tenant lease expiration dates for the five largest tenants (based on net rentable area leased) at each retail, office, mixed use and industrial Mortgaged Property. Even if none of the top 5 tenants at a particular Mortgaged Property, as identified on Annex A-1, have leases that expire before, or shortly after, the maturity of the related Mortgage Loan, there may still be a significant percentage of leases at a particular Mortgaged Property that expire in a single calendar year, a rolling 12-month period or prior to, or shortly after, the maturity of a Mortgage Loan. Furthermore, some of the Mortgaged Properties have significant leases or a significant concentration of leases that expire before, or shortly after, the maturity of the related Mortgage Loan. Identified below are certain material lease expirations or concentrations of lease expirations with respect to the Mortgaged Properties:

 

In certain cases, the lease of a single tenant, major tenant or anchor tenant at a multi-tenanted Mortgaged Property expires prior to the maturity date of the related Mortgage Loan.

 

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With respect to the Mortgage Loans secured, in whole or in part, by the Mortgaged Properties identified in the table below, such Mortgaged Properties are occupied by a single tenant under a lease that expires prior to, or in the same year of, the maturity of the related Mortgage Loan.

 

Mortgaged Property Name

% of the Initial Pool Balance by Allocated Loan Amount

Lease Expiration Date

Mortgage Loan Maturity Date/ARD

BJ’s Olean 0.5% 1/31/2027 11/1/2030
SVEA Texas Portfolio – 2220 Forum Drive 0.3% 12/31/2027 11/6/2030
SVEA Texas Portfolio – 4200 Jimmy Johnson Boulevard 0.3% 6/30/2030

11/6/2030

SVEA Texas Portfolio – 4626 East Southcross Boulevard 0.2% 8/02/2027

11/6/2030

SVEA Texas Portfolio – 1919 Austin Avenue 0.2% 1/31/2024

11/6/2030

SVEA Texas Portfolio – 1470 East Highway 44 0.2% 11/30/2028

11/6/2030

SVEA Texas Portfolio – 4602 East Southcross Boulevard 0.1% 7/19/2025

10/6/2030

SVEA Texas Portfolio – 2412 East Richardson Road 0.1% 7/31/2025

11/6/2030

SVEA Texas Portfolio – 11811 North D Street 0.04% 3/31/2026

11/6/2030

 

With respect to the Mortgage Loans shown in the table below, one or more leases representing 50% or greater of the net rentable square footage of the related Mortgaged Property or portfolio of Mortgaged Properties (excluding Mortgaged Properties leased to a single tenant set forth in the bullet above) expire in a single calendar year prior to, or the same year as, the maturity date, or in the case of the ARD Loans, expire in a single calendar year prior to, or the same year as, the Anticipated Repayment Date of the related Mortgage Loan. There may be other Mortgaged Properties as to which leases representing at least 50% or greater of the net rentable square footage of the related Mortgaged Property expire over several calendar years prior to the maturity date, or the Anticipated Repayment Date, as applicable, of the related Mortgage Loan.

 

Mortgaged Property Name

% of the Initial Pool Balance by Allocated Loan Amount

% of Leased SF Expiring

Calendar Year of Expiration

Mortgage Loan Maturity Date/ARD

3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive 4.8% 62.3% 2029 11/06/2030
Tower at Frisco Square 3.0% 73.8% 2026 12/06/2030
10 Railroad Avenue 1.1% 98.7% 2030 12/01/2030

 

In addition, with respect to certain other Mortgaged Properties, there are leases that represent in the aggregate a material portion (but less than 50%) of the net rentable square footage of the related Mortgaged Property that expire in a single calendar year prior to, or shortly after, the maturity date or Anticipated Repayment Date of the related Mortgage Loan.

 

Furthermore, tenants under certain leases included in the Underwritten Net Cash Flow, Underwritten Net Operating Income and/or Occupancy may be in financial distress, may have filed for bankruptcy or may be part of a chain that is in financial distress as a whole, or the tenant’s parent company may have implemented or expressed an intent to implement a plan to consolidate or reorganize its operations, close a number of stores in the chain, reduce exposure, relocate stores or otherwise reorganize its business to cut costs. In addition, certain shadow anchor tenants may be in financial distress or may be experiencing adverse business conditions, which could have a negative effect on the operations of certain tenants at the Mortgaged Properties. Furthermore, commercial tenants having multiple leases may experience adverse business conditions that result in their deciding to close under-performing stores.

 

We cannot assure you that any other tenant or anchor tenant at a Mortgaged Property will not close stores, including stores at or near the Mortgaged Property.

 

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Terminations

 

Certain Mortgage Loans have material lease early termination options. Leases often give tenants the right to terminate the related lease, abate or reduce the related rent, and/or exercise certain remedies against the related borrower for various reasons or upon various conditions, including (i) if the borrower for the applicable Mortgaged Property allows uses at the Mortgaged Property in violation of use restrictions in current tenant leases, (ii) if the borrower or any of its affiliates owns other properties within a certain radius of the Mortgaged Property and allows uses at those properties in violation of use restrictions, (iii) if the related borrower fails to provide a designated number of parking spaces, (iv) if there is construction at the related Mortgaged Property or an adjacent property (whether or not such adjacent property is owned or controlled by the borrower or any of its affiliates) that may interfere with visibility of, access to or a tenant’s use of the Mortgaged Property or otherwise violate the terms of a tenant’s lease, (v) upon casualty or condemnation with respect to all or a portion of the Mortgaged Property that renders such Mortgaged Property unsuitable for a tenant’s use or if the borrower fails to rebuild such Mortgaged Property within a certain time, (vi) if a tenant’s use is not permitted by zoning or applicable law, (vii) if the tenant is unable to exercise an expansion right, (viii) if the landlord defaults on its obligations under the lease, (ix) if a landlord leases space at the mortgaged property or within a certain radius of the mortgaged property to a competitor, (x) if the tenant fails to meet certain sales targets or other business objectives for a specified period of time, (xi) if certain anchor or significant tenants at the subject property go dark or terminate their leases, (xii) if the landlord violates the tenant’s exclusive use rights for a specified period of time, or (xiii) based upon contingencies other than those set forth in this “—Lease Expirations and Terminations” section. In certain cases, compliance or satisfaction of landlord covenants may be the responsibility of a third party affiliated with the borrower or, in the event that partial releases of the applicable Mortgaged Property are permitted, an unaffiliated or affiliated third party. We cannot assure you that all or any of the borrowers will comply with their lease covenants or such third parties will act in a manner required to avoid any termination and/or abatement rights of the related tenant.

 

Identified below are certain termination rights or situations in which the tenant may no longer occupy its leased space rights or pay full rent.

 

In addition, certain of the tenant leases permit the related tenant to unilaterally terminate its lease or otherwise reduce its leased space upon providing notice of such termination within a specified period prior to the termination date. For example, among the 5 largest tenants by net rentable square footage at the Mortgaged Properties securing the largest 15 Mortgage Loans by aggregate Cut-off Date Balance, or those Mortgaged Properties with a tenant that leases at least 20% of the net rentable square footage at the related Mortgaged Property (in each case excluding government tenants, which are described further below):

 

With respect to The Grace Building Mortgaged Property (9.2%), (a) the second largest tenant at the Mortgaged Property, Trade Desk (9.9% of NRA), has the right to terminate its lease (i) solely as to the 26th and 27th floors of the Mortgaged Property if the commencement date of its lease does not occur by May 31, 2021, as such date may be extended by force majeure (not to exceed 150 days in the aggregate) and (ii) solely as to either or both of the 26th and 27th floors of the Mortgaged Property, consisting of a portion of its leased space (the “Trade Desk Additional Premises”), effective as of the last day of the month in which the seventh anniversary of the commencement date for the Trade Desk Additional Premises occurs and with the payment of a termination fee and (b) the third largest tenant at the Mortgaged Property, Israel Discount Bank (9.2% of NRA), has (i) a one-time right to terminate its entire leased space, effective as of December 31, 2035, with not less than 21 months’ prior written notice, and (ii) the right to terminate the lease with respect to the ground floor only, effective (at the tenant’s option) on either the fifth anniversary or the tenth anniversary of the rent commencement date, with not less than 15 months’ prior written notice.

 

With respect to the McClellan Business Park Mortgage Loan (6.9%), (i) the fourth largest tenant, McClellan Jet Services, leasing approximately 4.1% of the net rentable square footage at the Mortgaged Property, has the right to terminate its lease with respect to approximately

 

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  1,373 square feet of its space effective at any time after November 30, 2023 with 30 days’ notice and (ii) the fifth largest tenant, Northrup Grumman, leasing approximately 3.9% of the net rentable square footage of its space at the Mortgaged Property, has the right to terminate its lease with respect to approximately 4,857 square feet effective on December 1st of each year with 180 days’ notice.

 

With respect to the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Mortgaged Property (4.8%), (i) the second largest tenant, Capital Caring Health, leasing approximately 19.2% of the net rentable square footage at the Mortgaged Property, has a one-time right to terminate its lease effective in September 2028 with 12 months’ prior written notice, (ii) the third largest tenant, Sheet Metal Workers National Pension, leasing approximately 9.6% of the net rentable square footage at the Mortgaged Property, has a one-time right to terminate its lease effective in January 31, 2031 with 12 months’ prior written notice and (iii) the fourth largest tenant, Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC, leasing approximately 6.8% of the net rentable square footage at the Mortgaged Property, has a one-time right to terminate its lease effective in June 2028 with 12 months’ prior written notice.

 

With respect to the One Commerce Square Mortgage Loan (3.0%), the largest tenant, State of Tennessee, representing approximately 28.3% of the net rentable area, may in its sole discretion terminate its lease (a) at any time after June 30, 2024 without cause upon 180 days’ notice and payment of a termination fee, or (b) at any time for cause, including: (i) loss of funding, (ii) lack of funding for the lease obligations, or (iii) the availability of space in tenant-owned property, in each case upon payment of a termination fee. The fourth largest tenant, Wunderlich Securities, Inc., representing approximately 7.3% of the net rentable area, has the one-time option to terminate the lease effective on April 30, 2027, upon 9 months’ notice and payment of a termination fee.

 

With respect to the Kings Plaza Mortgage Loan (2.8%), the second largest tenant, Primark, has the right to terminate its lease on July 7, 2028 with 12 months’ notice; provided that, as of the termination date, (i) the tenant is Primark US Corp., or a Primark successor, and (ii) the tenant is not in default of its lease beyond any applicable notice and cure period; however, such termination option will be automatically terminated and of no force or effect if either (a) another Primark store opens for business within a certain radius of the Mortgaged Property, or (b) the tenant or any of its affiliates own, operate, otherwise become financially interested in any other Primark store or any other store branded under the Primark name within the radius.

 

With respect to the Kings Plaza Mortgage Loan (2.8%), the borrower and Best Buy, the fifth largest tenant at the Mortgaged Property, have entered into a lease amendment, pursuant to which the lease term expires in December 2022 (instead of the original expiration date of January 2032), and the tenant’s rent payment obligations have been accelerated without incurring any losses to the borrower in total rent obligations under the lease.

 

With respect to the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan (2.3%), the largest tenant at the related Mortgaged Property, Philips, representing approximately 80.6% of the net rentable commercial area has the option on either (a) May 31, 2028 or (b) May 31, 2031 to terminate its lease as to one full floor of its space (located on either the top or bottom of its floor stack) upon payment of a termination fee.

 

Certain of the tenant leases may permit the related tenant to terminate its lease and/or abate or reduce rent if the tenant fails to meet certain sales targets or other business objectives for a specified period of time. We cannot assure you that all or any of these tenants will meet the sales targets or business objectives required to avoid any termination and/or abatement rights.

 

Certain of the Mortgaged Properties may have tenants that sublet a portion of their space or have provided notice of their intent to sublet out a portion of their space in the future. For example, among the 5

 

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largest tenants (based on net rentable area) at the 15 largest Mortgage Loans or in cases where 10% or more of the aggregate net rentable area at a Mortgaged Property is sublet:

 

With respect to the Tower at Frisco Square Mortgage Loan (3.0%), the second largest tenant, SPay, Inc., representing approximately 6.9% of the net rentable area, subleases approximately 100% of its space to Scoreboard Ventures, LLC, representing approximately 4.9% of the net rentable area, for a term expiring on November 29, 2023 and Esports Media House, LLC, representing approximately 2.0% of the net rentable area, for a term expiring on November 30, 2023. The SPay, Inc. lease expires on January 1, 2024.

 

With respect to the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan (2.3%), the largest tenant at the related Mortgaged Property, Philips, representing approximately 80.6% of the net rentable area, subleases approximately 48,770 SF, or 14.3% of its space (and 11.4% of total net rentable area at the Mortgaged Property) to Thrive Earlier Detection Corp. (“Thrive”). The sublease is in effect for a ten year period commencing on the later of (a) the date upon which a certificate of occupancy is obtained by Philips and related work permits are closed out and (b) the date that Philips delivers the related premises to Thrive free of the occupancy rights of others. Thrive is currently completing the buildout for its space, and therefore the sublease is likely to expire earlier than the prime lease expiration date of November 30, 2034. The sublease rent is higher than the prime lease rent, and the excess is shared between the borrower, as landlord under the prime lease, and Philips, pursuant to a profit-sharing arrangement. Annual income from the profit-sharing arrangement, estimated at approximately $108,893, was included in the underwriting. The Mortgage Loan was underwritten based on the rent under the prime lease.

 

Certain of the tenant leases for the Mortgaged Properties may permit affected tenants to terminate their leases and/or abate or reduce rent if another tenant at the Mortgaged Property or a tenant at an adjacent or nearby property terminates its lease or goes dark, or if a specified percentage of the Mortgaged Property is unoccupied. For example, taking into account the 5 largest tenants by net rentable square footage at those Mortgaged Properties securing the largest 15 Mortgage Loans by aggregate Cut-off Date Balance:

 

With respect to the Redmond Town Center Mortgage Loan (2.8%), the second largest tenant, Guitar Center, representing approximately 4.0% of the net rentable square footage at the Mortgaged Property, may, if less than 60% of the Mortgaged Property designated for occupancy is open for business to the public for at least 180 days, and as a result, Guitar Centers’ gross sales decline by more than 10%, either (i) reduce the then-current base rent by 50%; or (ii) if such condition exists for a period of at least 12 months, terminate the lease by giving the related landlord 90 days prior notice. The fourth largest tenant, Pediatric Associates, Inc. P.S., representing approximately 2.8% of the net rentable square footage at the Mortgaged Property, may, if a pediatric competitor leases space on the second floor of the building, reduce the then-current base rent by 50%, and if such condition exists for a period of at least 12 months, terminate the lease by giving the related landlord 120 days’ prior notice.

 

In addition, certain of the tenant leases may permit a tenant to go dark at any time. For example, taking into account the 5 largest tenants based on net rentable square footage at those Mortgaged Properties securing the largest 15 Mortgage Loans by aggregate Cut-off Date Balance or in cases where any Mortgaged Property is leased to a single tenant who has the option to go dark:

 

With respect to the 711 Fifth Avenue Mortgage Loan (5.5%), the third largest tenant, Ralph Lauren, representing approximately 11.4% of the net rentable square footage at the Mortgaged Property, has the right to go dark at any time. If the borrower believes Ralph Lauren has ceased retail operations in all of the premises under the related lease, the borrower may give notice thereof to Ralph Lauren. Within 30 days after the borrower gives such notice, Ralph Lauren must notify the borrower whether it intends to cease retail operations at the premises. If Ralph Lauren notifies the borrower of its intent to cease such retail operations, the borrower has the right to terminate the lease. Ralph Lauren’s space (excluding the Polo Bar), is currently dark.

 

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  According to a media report, the Ralph Lauren tenant has agreed to sublease its entire space to Mango, a Spanish retail chain, for $5 million per year. Pursuant to the terms of the lease and the loan documents, the tenant may not sublease the space to an unaffiliated third party without the consent of the borrower and the lender (in each case, which consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed). It is not expected that any such sublease arrangement will relieve the Ralph Lauren tenant of its obligations under the lease (including the obligation to pay rent). We cannot assure you that such sublease will be executed or approved.

 

With respect to Redmond Town Center Mortgage Loan (2.8%), the largest tenant, iPic Theaters, representing approximately 10.1% of the net rentable area at the Mortgaged Property, has the right to go dark at any time. The related landlord may terminate the lease at any time during such go dark period upon 90 days’ prior notice.

 

With respect to the Walgreens 9 Portfolio Mortgage Loan (2.8%), the sole tenant at each of the related Mortgaged Properties, Walgreen Co., has the right to go dark at any time.

 

With respect to the InCommercial Net Lease Portfolio Mortgage Loan (2.1%), the sole tenant at each of the Walgreens – Grenada, MS Mortgaged Property (0.3%) and the Walgreens – Bastrop, LA Mortgaged Property (0.2%), Walgreens, has the right to go dark at each Mortgaged Property at any time. In the event Walgreens remains dark for (i) 180 consecutive days in the case of the Walgreens – Grenada, MS Mortgaged Property, or (ii) six consecutive months in the case of the Walgreens – Bastrop, LA Mortgaged Property, the borrower will have the right to terminate the related Walgreens lease upon notice, effective on the 30th day following receipt.

 

With respect to the Rite Aid – Yucca Valley Mortgage Loan (0.4%), the sole tenant, Rite Aid, has the right to go dark at any time. If such period lasts for 12 months, the related landlord has a one-time right to terminate the lease upon 90 days’ written notice, which notice must be given within 9 months after the expiration of the 12-month closure period. Rite Aid may nullify the termination notice by opening for business or providing the landlord with a written letter of intent between Rite Aid and a proposed subtenant or assignee, in either case prior to the expiration of the 90-day period.

 

Certain Mortgaged Properties may have tenants or sub-tenants that are charitable institutions that generally rely on contributions from individuals and government grants or other subsidies to pay rent on office space and other operating expenses.

 

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Certain of the Mortgaged Properties may be leased in whole or in part by government sponsored tenants. Government sponsored tenants frequently have the right to cancel their leases at any time or after a specific time (in some cases after the delivery of notice) or for lack of appropriations. For example, set forth below are certain government leases that individually represent more than 5% of the base rent at the related Mortgaged Property and have these types of risks. In addition, one or more leases at certain Mortgaged Properties representing less than 5% of the base rent could also have these types of risks.

 

Mortgaged Property Name

% of Initial Pool Balance by Allocated Loan Amount

Tenant(s)

% of Net Rentable Area

% of U/W Base Rent

McClellan Business Park 6.9% USDA Forest Service 2.0% 8.8%
32-42 Broadway 6.9% City of NY Dept. of Consumer Affairs 16.4% 15.4%
32-42 Broadway 6.9% City of NY Board of Elections 10.1% 10.6%
One Commerce Square 3.0% State of Tennessee 28.3% 32.3%
The Hub 1.8% NYC Department of Finance 43.9% 50.1%
SVEA Texas Portfolio — 2220 Forum Drive 0.3% State of Texas 100% 100%
SVEA Texas Portfolio — 2412 E. Richardson Road 0.1% State of Texas 100% 100%
SVEA Texas Portfolio — 1919 Austin Avenue   State of Texas 100% 100%
SVEA Texas Portfolio — 4200 Jimmy Johnson Blvd 0.3% State of Texas 100% 100%
SVEA Texas Portfolio — 11811 North D Street 0.04% State of Texas 100% 100%
SVEA Texas Portfolio — 1470 Highway 44 0.2% State of Texas 100% 100%
3100 Research Boulevard 0.9% GSA 23.6% 32.2%

 

 

(1)Subject to certain requirements under the related lease, on each anniversary date of the tenant’s lease commencement, the total monthly rent of the lease may be adjusted by changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) reflecting percentage increases.

 

Certain other tenants may have the right to terminate the related lease or abate or reduce the related rent if the related borrower violates covenants under the related lease or if third parties take certain actions that adversely affect such tenants’ business or operations.

 

Certain of the tenant leases may permit the related tenant to terminate its lease based upon contingencies other than those set forth above in this “—Terminations” section.

 

See “Description of the Top 15 Mortgage Loans” on Annex A-3 to this prospectus for more information on material termination options relating to the largest 15 Mortgage Loans.

 

Other

 

Tenants under certain leases included in the Underwritten Net Cash Flow, Underwritten NOI and/or Occupancy may not be in physical occupancy, may not have begun paying rent or may be in negotiation or may be underwritten based on straight-line rents. For example, with respect to (i) tenants that are one of the 5 largest tenants by net rentable square footage at a Mortgaged Property securing one of the largest 15 Mortgage Loans by aggregate Cut-off Date Balance or (ii) tenants individually or in the aggregate representing more than 25% of the net rentable square footage at any Mortgaged Property:

 

With respect to The Grace Building Mortgage Loan (9.2%), the following tenants, among others, are each in a free rent period: (a) the largest tenant, Bank of America, N.A. (10.0% of NRA) is in a free rent period through January 2021 (provided, however, the tenant is required to begin paying rent with respect to a portion of its premises in February 2021 and with respect to the remaining portion of its premises in April 2021); (b) the second largest tenant, The Trade

 

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  Desk (9.9% of NRA), through September 2021; (c) the fourth largest tenant, Bain & Company, Inc. (7.8% of NRA), through December 2020; and (d) the fifth largest tenant, Insight Venture Management LLC (6.0% of NRA), through May 2022. In addition, the third largest tenant, Israel Discount Bank (9.2% of NRA), is in a gap rent period and is required to commence paying rent in January 2021. To cover the foregoing, along with free rent periods for other smaller tenants, the borrower is expected to reserve $25,964,570 at loan origination. We cannot assure you any such tenant will begin paying rent as expected or at all.

 

With respect to the Amazon West LA Mortgage Loan (6.9%), the largest tenant, Amazon.com Services LLC, representing approximately 91.7% of the net rentable area, is in a partial rent abatement period and is required to begin paying full rent in July 2021. At loan origination, the borrower reserved with the lender $2,020,000 for the partial rent abatement period. We cannot assure you the tenant will begin paying rent as expected or at all.

 

With respect to the 416-420 Kent Avenue Mortgage Loan (5.5%), the second largest commercial tenant, Kent Wine & Liquor, representing approximately 10.8% of the net rentable commercial area, is not currently in occupancy and the lease term does has not commence until the tenant obtains a liquor license from the New York State Liquor Authority. Pursuant to the terms of the lease, Kent Wine & Liquor has six months post-lease execution to obtain a liquor license and, if it has not obtained its liquor license within that six-month period, Kent Wine & Liquor and the related landlord have a mutual option to (i) terminate the lease or (ii) extend the period for obtaining the liquor license (accompanied by a monthly fee of $9,000 payable by Kent Wine & Liquor to the related landlord until the liquor license is issued or the lease is terminated). Kent Wine & Liquor will be in a free rent period for the four months following the commencement of the lease term. We cannot assure you that Kent Wine & Liquor will receive a liquor license from the New York State Liquor Authority, take occupancy or begin paying rent as expected or at all. In addition, the third largest commercial tenant, Chai Urgent Care, representing approximately 10.6% of the net rentable commercial area has accepted its space and is currently in the process of completing its build-out, but is not expected to open for business until approximately February 2021. We cannot assure you that Chai Urgent Care will complete its build-out and take occupancy of its space as expected or at all.

 

With respect to the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Mortgage Loan (4.8%), the second largest tenant, Capital Caring Health, leasing approximately 19.2% of the net rentable square footage at the Mortgaged Property, took occupancy of its space in September 2019 but is in a rent abatement period until July 2021.   In addition, the third largest tenant, Sheet Workers Metal National Pension, leasing approximately 9.6% of the net rentable square footage at the Mortgaged Property, and the fourth largest tenant, Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC, leasing approximately 6.8% of the net rentable square footage at the Mortgaged Property, have each executed a lease but are not yet in occupancy of their respective spaces.  Sheet Workers Metal National Pension is anticipated to take occupancy of its space in January 2021 and to commence paying rent on its space in December 2021.  Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC is anticipated to take occupancy of and commence paying rent on its space in July 2021. We cannot assure you that such tenants will take possession of or begin paying rent on their respective spaces as expected or at all.

 

With respect to the Kings Plaza Mortgage Loan (2.8%), JC Penney, representing approximately 11.7% of the net rentable area and approximately 1.8% of the underwritten base rent at the Mortgaged Property, is one of the anchor tenants at the Mortgaged Property. JCPenney declared bankruptcy on May 15, 2020 and announced plans to close a number of stores in connection with the restructuring. The JCPenney at the Mortgaged Property is among the announced store closures. Certain of the tenant leases at the related Mortgaged Property may permit such tenants to terminate their leases and/or abate or reduce rent if JCPenney terminates its lease or goes dark. JCPenney was not excluded from the underwriting of the Kings Plaza Whole Loan. We cannot assure you that the closing of any other JCPenney stores will not impact other Mortgaged Properties securing Mortgage Loans in the Mortgage Pool.

 

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With respect to the 4 West 58th Street Mortgage Loan (2.8%), seven tenants, including Neiman Marcus, Netflix, Northwell Health, and Union Sq. Dermatology, the largest, second largest, fourth largest, and fifth largest tenants, respectively, at the Mortgaged Property, have free rent or vacancy periods from March 2020 through, in certain cases, December 2020. At loan origination, the borrower reserved an aggregate amount of $5,799,156 to cover all vacancies, gap rent, prepaid rent, outstanding free rent concessions and rent abatements under the related leases. We cannot assure that these tenants will begin paying rent or take occupancy, as applicable, as expected or at all.

 

With respect to the 4 West 58th Street Mortgage Loan (2.8%), Northwell Health, the fourth largest tenant at the Mortgaged Property representing approximately 6.2% of the net rentable area, is expected to take occupancy of its space at the Mortgaged Property in September 2020 and is expected to commence paying rent in November 2020. At loan origination, the borrower reserved $81,921.66 to cover for the free rent period. We cannot assure you that the tenant will take occupancy as expected or at all.

 

With respect to the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan (2.3%), the largest tenant, Philips, which leases 80.6% of net rentable area, is completing the buildout of the eighth floor and ninth floor, and its subtenant Thrive Earlier Detection Corp. is also completing its buildout of the ninth floor, and accordingly the tenant (or subtenant) has not taken occupancy of such floors. In addition, Philips has free rent through May 31, 2021, for which approximately $10.8 million was reserved. In addition, the second largest tenant, Cerevel Therapeutics, LLC, is completing the buildout of its space and has not yet taken occupancy. Lastly, the third largest tenant, Tatte, a café tenant representing approximately 1.0% of the net rentable area, is completing the buildout of its space and is not expected to open for business until the second quarter of 2021. We cannot assure you that these tenants will take occupancy or begin paying rent, as applicable, as expected or at all.

 

With respect to the SVEA Portfolio Mortgage Loan (1.4%), Fresenius Kidney Care, the sole tenant at the 4626 East Southcross Blvd, San Antonio Texas Property, has free rent in June and July 2022, which has not been reserved for.

 

With respect to the Dearborn Flex Portfolio Mortgage Loan (1.0%), the largest tenant at the 15041 Commerce Drive Mortgaged Property, Penske Truck Leasing Co., representing approximately 56.1% of the net rentable area, is in a rent abatement period and is required to begin paying full rent in February 2021. We cannot assure you the tenant will begin paying rent as expected or at all.

 

See “Risk FactorsRisks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Underwritten Net Cash Flow Could Be Based On Incorrect or Failed Assumptions”.

 

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many non-essential businesses at certain of the Mortgaged Properties may have been ordered to close by government mandate or may be operating at a reduced level. See “Risk Factors—Special Risks—The Coronavirus Pandemic Has Adversely Affected the Global Economy and Will Likely Adversely Affect the Performance of the Mortgage Loans”.

 

See Annex A-3 for more information on other tenant matters relating to the largest 15 Mortgage Loans.

 

Purchase Options and Rights of First Refusal

 

Below are certain purchase options, rights of first offer and rights of first refusal to purchase all or a portion of the Mortgaged Property with respect to certain of the Mortgaged Properties.

 

With respect to the 15 largest Mortgage Loans, we note the following:

 

With respect to the Amazon West LA Mortgage Loan (6.9%), pursuant to a ground lease between the related borrower and Chick-Fil-A, Inc., Chick-Fil-A, Inc., as the ground lessee, has

 

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  a right of first offer to purchase the applicable portion of the Mortgaged Property which is subject to the ground lease upon the related borrower’s election to sell the Mortgaged Property to an unaffiliated third party, or the related borrower’s receipt of an offer from an unaffiliated third party to purchase the Mortgaged Property. The right of first offer does not apply in the event of a foreclosure, the delivery of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, or any subsequent sale of the Mortgaged Property.

 

With respect to the Walgreens 9 Portfolio Mortgage Loan (2.8%), the lease for the sole tenant at each individual Mortgaged Property grants each tenant a right of first refusal to purchase the applicable Mortgaged Property upon the landlord’s election to sell the Mortgaged Property to an unaffiliated third party. The right of first refusal does not apply in the event of a foreclosure or the delivery of a deed in lieu of foreclosure.

 

In addition, with respect to the Mortgage Loans not included in the 15 largest Mortgage Loans, the Cambridge Crossing (2.3%), the InCommercial Net Lease Portfolio Mortgage Loan (2.1%) and the Dearborn Flex Portfolio (1.0%) Mortgaged Properties, are each subject to a purchase option, a right of first refusal and/or a right of first offer, upon satisfaction of certain conditions, to purchase all or a portion of the related Mortgaged Property in the event the related borrower decides to sell the related Mortgaged Property or its leased premises. Such rights are held by certain tenants, subtenants, sellers, franchisors, property managers, ground lessors, developers or owners’ associations at such Mortgaged Properties or other parties. The related right generally does not apply in the context of a foreclosure, deed-in-lieu or other exercise of remedies under the Mortgage Loan documents, though such rights may apply to subsequent purchasers following a foreclosure, deed-in-lieu or other exercise of remedies under the mortgage loan documents.

 

See “Risk FactorsRisks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Performance of the Mortgage Loans Will Be Highly Dependent on the Performance of Tenants and Tenant Leases—Leases That Are Not Subordinated to the Lien of the Mortgage or Do Not Contain Attornment Provisions May Have an Adverse Impact at Foreclosure”.

 

Affiliated Leases

 

Certain of the Mortgaged Properties may be leased in whole or in part by borrowers or borrower affiliates. Set forth below are examples of Mortgaged Properties or portfolios of Mortgaged Properties at which at least 5.0% of (i) the gross income at the Mortgaged Property or portfolio of Mortgaged Properties relates to leases between the borrower and an affiliate of the borrower or (ii) the net rentable area at the Mortgaged Property or portfolio of Mortgaged Properties is leased to an affiliate of the borrower:

 

With respect to the McClellan Business Park Mortgage Loan (6.9%), two tenants, McClellan Jet Services and McClellan RV Storage, LLC, collectively leasing approximately 7.6% of the net rentable area at the Mortgaged Property, are affiliates of the related borrower.

 

With respect to The Standard Mortgage Loan (2.9%), Scott C. Barry, who owns a 28% indirect equity ownership in the borrower, is an executive of the second largest tenant at the Mortgaged Property, Centria.

 

With respect to each of the 156 West 54th and 159 West 53rd Street Mortgage Loan (0.8%), the 212 East 47th Street Mortgage Loan (0.7%) and the 455 Central Park West Mortgage Loan (0.2%), at origination of each Mortgage Loan, the related borrower, as landlord, entered into a master lease agreement with an affiliate, as tenant, to operate the parking garage that serves as collateral for such Mortgage Loan. Each master lease is guaranteed by the guarantor of the Mortgage Loan.

 

Other Mortgaged Properties may have tenants that are affiliated with the related borrower but those tenants do not represent more than 5.0% of the gross income or net rentable area of the related Mortgaged Property.

 

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Insurance Considerations

 

The Mortgage Loans generally require that each Mortgaged Property be insured by a hazard insurance policy in an amount (subject to an approved deductible) at least equal to the lesser of the outstanding principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan and 100% of the replacement cost of the improvements located on the related Mortgaged Property, and if applicable, that the related hazard insurance policy contain appropriate endorsements or have been issued in an amount sufficient to avoid the application of co-insurance and not permit reduction in insurance proceeds for depreciation; provided that, in the case of certain of the Mortgage Loans, the hazard insurance may be in such other amounts as was required by the related originators.

 

In general, the standard form of hazard insurance policy covers physical damage to, or destruction of, the improvements on the Mortgaged Property by fire, lightning, explosion, smoke, windstorm and hail, riot or strike and civil commotion, subject to the conditions and exclusions set forth in each policy. Each Mortgage Loan generally also requires the related borrower to maintain comprehensive general liability insurance against claims for personal and bodily injury, death or property damage occurring on, in or about the related Mortgaged Property in an amount generally equal to at least $1,000,000. Each Mortgage Loan generally further requires the related borrower to maintain business interruption insurance in an amount not less than approximately 100% of the projected gross rental income from the related Mortgaged Property for not less than 12 months. In general, the Mortgage Loans (including those secured by Mortgaged Properties located in California) do not require earthquake insurance. Six (6) of the Mortgaged Properties (22.0%), are located in areas that are considered a high earthquake risk (seismic zone 3 or 4). These areas include all or parts of the states of California and Washington. Seismic reports were prepared with respect to these Mortgaged Properties, and based on those reports, no Mortgaged Property has a seismic expected loss greater than 16.0%.

 

In the case of 56 Mortgaged Properties which secure in whole or in part 21 Mortgage Loans (60.3%), the related borrowers maintain insurance under blanket policies.

 

Certain of the Mortgaged Properties may be insured by, or subject to self-insurance on the part of, a sole or significant tenant or the property manager, as described below:

 

With respect to the BJ’s Olean (0.5%) and Omaha Sitel (0.4%) Mortgaged Properties, the related borrower may rely on the insurance or self-insurance provided by the single tenant or so long as the tenant’s lease is in effect and no default has occurred under the lease and the tenant’s insurance meets the requirements under the related loan documents. If the tenant fails to provide acceptable insurance coverage, the borrower must obtain or provide supplemental coverage to meet the requirements under the loan documents.

 

With respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan (6.9%), the Mortgage Loan documents permit the borrowers to rely on insurance provided by the sole tenant, MGM Lessee II, LLC, provided that, among other conditions, MGM Lessee II, LLC maintains insurance policies (the “MGM Policies”) on each of the related Mortgaged Properties that satisfy the requirements set forth in the Mortgage Loan documents, except that, so long as the master lease is in effect, the MGM Policies are permitted to vary from the requirements otherwise set forth in the Mortgage Loan documents with respect to (i) the named storm sublimit, which may be no less than $700,000,000 per occurrence (which amount is less than the full replacement cost otherwise required under the Mortgage Loan documents) and (ii) any property or terrorism deductible, which may be no greater than $5,000,000 (which, with respect to the terrorism deductible, is higher than the maximum terrorism deductible of $500,000 otherwise provided for under the Mortgage Loan documents).

 

With respect to the White Oak Crossing Mortgage Loan (1.8%), the Mortgage Loan documents permit the borrower to rely on insurance maintained by Kohl’s, the second largest tenant, representing approximately 16.4% of the net rentable area at the Mortgaged Property, solely with respect to the Kohl’s premises.

 

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Many Mortgage Loans contain limitations on the obligation to obtain terrorism insurance. See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Terrorism Insurance May Not Be Available for All Mortgaged Properties”.

 

See “Risk FactorsRisks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Risks Associated with Blanket Insurance Policies or Self-Insurance” and see representation and warranty number 16 on Annex D-1, representation and warranty number 16 on Annex E-1 and representation and warranty number 18 on Annex F-1 and the identified exceptions to those representations and warranties, if any, on Annex D-2, Annex E-2, Annex E-3 and Annex F-2, respectively, for additional information.

 

Use Restrictions

 

Certain of the Mortgaged Properties are subject to restrictions that restrict the use of such Mortgaged Properties to its current use, place other use restrictions on such Mortgaged Property or limit the related borrower’s ability to make changes to such Mortgaged Property.

 

Further, the Mortgaged Properties securing the Mortgage Loans may have zoning, building code, or other local law issues in addition to the issues described above. In addition, certain of the Mortgaged Properties are subject to a temporary certificate of occupancy (the “TCO”). In such cases, the related Mortgage Loan documents require the related borrower to use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain the TCO, or cause the borrower sponsor of the Mortgage Loan to maintain the TCO, and to cause the TCO to be continuously renewed at all times until a permanent certificate of occupancy is obtained for the related Mortgaged Property or contain covenants to similar effect.

 

In addition, (i) certain of the Mortgaged Properties may be subject to zoning violations relating to maintenance and inspection requirements with respect to the Mortgaged Properties, for which the related Mortgage Loan documents generally require the related borrowers to reserve funds to remedy the violations, and (ii) certain of the Mortgaged Properties are legal non-conforming uses that may be restricted after certain events, such as casualties, or may restrict renovations at the Mortgaged Properties.

 

See “Risk FactorsRisks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Risks Related to Zoning Non-Compliance and Use Restrictions”.

 

Appraised Value

 

The appraised values presented in this prospectus and used in the calculation of financial metrics presented in this prospectus are based on appraisals obtained on the dates specified on Annex A-1, and do not reflect any changes in economic circumstances after the respective dates of the appraisals. See “Risk FactorsSpecial RisksCurrent Coronavirus Pandemic Has Adversely Affected the Global Economy and Will Likely Adversely Affect the Performance of the Mortgage Loans”.

 

In certain cases, in addition to an “as-is” value, the appraisal states a value other than the “as-is” value that assumes that certain events will occur with respect to re-tenanting, construction, renovation or repairs at such Mortgaged Property. However, the Appraised Value reflected in this prospectus with respect to each Mortgaged Property reflects only the “as-is” value which may be based on certain assumptions, such as future construction completion, projected re-tenanting, payment of tenant improvement or leasing commissions allowances, free or abated rent periods or increased tenant occupancies other than as set forth below.

 

With respect to five (5) Mortgage Loans (9.9%) secured by the Mortgaged Properties identified in the definition of “Maturity Date LTV Ratio” under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Certain Calculations and Definitions”, the related Maturity Date LTV Ratio is calculated using an Appraised Value other than the “as-is” Appraised Value. With respect to five (5) Mortgage Loans (9.9%) secured by the Mortgaged Properties identified in the definition of “Cut-off Date LTV Ratio” under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Certain Calculations and Definitions”, the related Cut-off Date LTV Ratio is calculated using an Appraised Value other than the “as-is” Appraised Value.

 

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With respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan (6.9%), the Appraised Value (Other Than “As-Is”) represents the “As Is Real Property” value solely with respect to the real property at the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgaged Properties attributable to the Mortgaged Properties and excludes personal property and intangible property. The appraisal also includes an “As Leased–Sale–Leaseback Appraised Value,” which is equal to the Aggregate Real Property Appraised Value. The Appraised Value (“As-Is”) includes personal property and intangible property attributable to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgaged Properties. The personal property and intangible property relating to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgaged Properties is owned by the MGM Tenant or certain sublessees at the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgaged Properties that are wholly owned subsidiaries of MGM (the “MGM/Mandalay Operating Subtenants”) (as more particularly provided in the master lease), which granted a security interest in certain property of the MGM Tenant and the MGM/Mandalay Operating Subtenants (with certain exclusions, including an exclusion for the intellectual property of MGM Tenant as more particularly described in the master lease); and provided that the FF&E is only transferred to the borrowers at no cost in the event of a termination of the master lease due to an event of default by the MGM Tenant thereunder) in favor of the borrowers, and such security interest was collaterally assigned by the borrowers to the lender.

 

With respect to the 711 Fifth Avenue Mortgage Loan (5.5%), the Appraised Value of $1,000,000,000 as of January 23, 2020 is an “As-Is” appraised value that includes the extraordinary assumption that the timely and workmanlike completion of certain scheduled renovations and improvements will be commensurate to similar Class A and Class B office buildings in the competitive marketplace.

 

Appraised Values are further calculated based on certain other assumptions and considerations set forth in the definition of “Appraised Value” under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Certain Calculations and Definitions” in this prospectus.

 

See “Risk FactorsRisks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Appraisals May Not Reflect Current or Future Market Value of Each Property”.

 

Non-Recourse Carveout Limitations

 

While the Mortgage Loans generally contain non-recourse carveouts for liabilities such as a result of fraud by the borrower, certain voluntary insolvency proceedings or other matters, certain of the Mortgage Loans may not contain such carveouts or contain limitations to such carveouts. In general, the liquidity and net worth of a non-recourse guarantor under a Mortgage Loan will be less, and may be materially less, than the outstanding principal amount of that Mortgage Loan. In addition, certain Mortgage Loans have additional limitations to the non-recourse carveouts. See Annex D-2, Annex E-2, Annex E-3 and Annex F-2 for additional information.

 

With respect to The Grace Building Mortgage Loan (9.2%), the aggregate liability of the related guarantors with respect to the guaranteed recourse obligations of the borrower related to certain bankruptcy events with respect to the borrower may not exceed an amount equal to 15% of the principal balance of the Whole Loan outstanding at the time of the occurrence of such event, plus any and all reasonable third-party costs actually incurred by the lender (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs reasonably incurred) in connection with the collection of amounts due.

 

With respect to the 711 Fifth Avenue Mortgage Loan (5.5%) and the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan (2.3%), there are no separate non-recourse carveout guarantors, and the related borrower is the only indemnitor under the related environmental indemnity agreement.

 

With respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan (6.9%), each of the related non-recourse carveout guarantors’ liability for (i) any bankruptcy-related recourse events, is several (and not joint) and is limited to an amount equal to 10% of the then outstanding principal balance of the related Whole Loan as of the date of any such event and (ii) any transfers of either the Mortgaged Property or controlling equity interests in the borrowers made in violation of the Mortgage Loan documents, is limited to recourse for losses to the lender (and

 

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  not full recourse). In addition, the Mortgage Loan documents only provide recourse to the borrowers (and not the related non-recourse carveout guarantors) for any breaches of the environmental covenants set forth in the Mortgage Loan documents; provided, however, that if the borrowers fail to maintain an environmental insurance policy satisfying the conditions set forth in the related Mortgage Loan documents, the non-recourse carveout guarantors will be liable for any losses to the lender relating to breaches of the environmental covenants other than (x) for any amounts in excess of the applicable coverage amounts under the environmental policy had the same been renewed, replaced or extended as required under the Mortgage Loan documents and (y) for any amounts recovered under the environmental policy. Also, recourse for waste is limited to willful misconduct by the related borrowers, guarantors or certain of their affiliates that results in physical damage or waste to the Mortgaged Properties. See “Insurance Considerations” for a description of the related environmental policy.

 

The non-recourse carveout provisions contained in certain of the Mortgage Loan documents may also limit the liability of the non-recourse carveout guarantor for certain monetary obligations or covenants related to the use and operation of the Mortgaged Property to the extent that there is sufficient cash flow generated by the Mortgaged Property and made available to the related borrower and/or non-recourse carveout guarantor to take or prevent such required action.

 

Consequently, payment prior to maturity is dependent primarily on the sufficiency of the net operating income of the Mortgaged Property, whereas payment at maturity is primarily dependent upon the market value of the Mortgaged Property or the related borrower’s ability to refinance the Mortgage Loan. Moreover, the absence of a guarantor may increase likelihood that the related borrower will take actions triggering recourse liability under such non-recourse carveout provisions than if there was a guarantor that would become liable were such non-recourse carveout provisions triggered.

 

In addition, there may be impediments and/or difficulties in enforcing some or all of the non-recourse carveout liability obligations of individual guarantors depending on the domicile or citizenship of the guarantor.

 

See “Risk FactorsRisks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Mortgage Loans Are Non-Recourse and Are Not Insured or Guaranteed”.

 

Real Estate and Other Tax Considerations

 

Below are descriptions of real estate tax matters relating to certain Mortgaged Properties:

 

With respect to the 416-420 Kent Avenue Mortgage Loan (5.5%), the 416 Kent Avenue building is subject to a 35-year exemption pursuant to the 421-a (16) Program. The 416 Kent Avenue building is 100% exempt from any increase in taxes above the prior assessed valuation for the first 25 years and 25.79% exempt for the remaining 10 years of the exemption, provided that certain affordability and ongoing compliance requirements are met. The 420 Kent Avenue building is subject to a 25-year exemption pursuant to the 421-a (1-15) Program. The 420 Kent Avenue building is 100% exempt from any increase in taxes above the prior assessed valuation for the first 21 years with a 20% annual phase out of the exemption percentage in each of the remaining 4 years of the exemption, provided that certain affordability and ongoing compliance requirements are met. Taxes were underwritten to the 2020/2021 abated tax liability for the 416-420 Kent Avenue Mortgaged Property. See Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Multifamily Properties.

 

With respect to the 416-420 Kent Avenue Mortgage Loan (5.5%), the related guarantor, Eliot Spitzer, and certain other persons and/or entities are subject to a federal tax lien in the amount of $186,188,267 (the “Estate Tax Lien”). The Estate Tax Lien was filed in connection with certain federal tax liability related to the estate of Eliot Spitzer’s father Bernard Spitzer. Eliot Spitzer’s agreed upon proportion is 10%. After the estate tax audit of Bernard Spitzer’s estate, the IRS asked for the Estate Tax Lien (in lieu of a bond) on enough property to secure the

 

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  estate tax obligation. The Estate Tax Lien is on, among other things, the interests of the Spitzers’ private foundation and of Eliot Spitzer and his siblings, in certain entities that own real estate assets and not against the borrower or the Mortgaged Property. The Estate Tax Lien will continue to exist until the estate tax obligation is satisfied. If the estate tax obligations are not paid by Eliot Spitzer or the other related obligors, the IRS could place liens on other assets of Bernard Spitzer’s estate and/or penalties could be incurred. The IRS could also assert liability against Eliot Spitzer and all other beneficiaries on a theory of so-called “transferee liability” to the extent of the value of the property each beneficiary received from Bernard Spitzer’s estate.

 

With respect to the One Commerce Square Mortgage Loan (3.0%), the Mortgaged Property is subject to a “payment-in-lieu of taxes” (“PILOT”) program that abates taxes through a reduced assessment through December 23, 2025, after which taxes are abated based on an assessment of 50% of the actual tax assessments through December 23, 2030. Taxes were underwritten to the 10-year average abated tax expense.

 

With respect to the Kings Plaza Mortgage Loan (2.8%), a portion of the Mortgaged Property occupied by Lowe’s is subject to a 15-year Industrial & Commercial Incentive Program (“ICIP”) tax abatement that expires in the 2025/2026 tax year. Under the ICIP, taxes are payable on the underlying land and improvements, but any taxes related to increased assessments on such improvements are fully abated through tax year 2020/2021. Commencing in tax year 2021/2022, such increases are then phased in at 20% increments through the expiration of the related ICIP abatement. For the 2019/2020 tax year, abated taxes for the applicable land and improvements are approximately $643,391 (as opposed to unabated taxes of approximately $992,466). Under its related lease, Lowe’s remains directly responsible for all tax payments due on the applicable land and improvements (including in the event the ICIP abatement were no longer in effect.

 

With respect to the Kings Plaza Mortgage Loan (2.8%), the collateral includes all of the equity interests in Kings Plaza Energy LLC, an affiliate of the borrower, and all of the equity in the borrower. Because such equity interests in Kings Plaza Energy LLC may not qualify as an interest in real property or as personal property incidental to real property for U.S. federal income tax purposes, upon a foreclosure, the REMIC regulations may restrict the issuing entity from taking title to such equity interests. Therefore, upon the occurrence of an event of default under the Mortgage Loan documents and an ensuing foreclosure with respect to the Mortgage Loan, the PSA may not permit the issuing entity to take title to such equity interests (unless an opinion of counsel is provided indicating otherwise), but rather will require the issuing entity to either (i) pursue its remedies under the mortgage or otherwise exercise the legal remedies available to it under applicable law, or (ii) sell such equity interests and apply the proceeds toward the repayment of the Mortgage Loan. Depending on market conditions, the proceeds from the sale of such equity interests could be less than the proceeds that would be received if the special servicer had taken title to such equity interests and sold them at a later date.

 

See “Risk FactorsRisks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Increases in Real Estate Taxes May Reduce Available Funds” and see representation and warranty number 17 on Annex D-1, representation and warranty number 17 on Annex E-1 and representation and warranty number 19 on Annex F-1 and the identified exceptions to those representations and warranties, if any, on Annex D-2, Annex E-2, Annex E-3 and Annex F-2, respectively, for additional information.

 

Delinquency Information

 

As of the Cut-off Date, none of the Mortgage Loans will be 30 days or more delinquent and none of the Mortgage Loans have been 30 days or more delinquent since origination. A Mortgage Loan will be treated as 30 days delinquent if the scheduled payment for a due date is not received from the related borrower by the immediately following due date.

 

For additional information regarding the status of the Mortgage Loans, see “—COVID Considerations”.

 

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Certain Terms of the Mortgage Loans

 

Amortization of Principal

 

The Mortgage Loans provide for one or more of the following:

 

Eighteen (18) Mortgage Loans (61.1%) are interest-only until the maturity date.

 

Fifteen (15) Mortgage Loans (24.1%) provide for payments of interest-only for the first 12 – 61 months following the origination date and thereafter provide for regularly scheduled payments of interest and principal based on an amortization period longer than the remaining term of the related Mortgage Loan and therefore have an expected Balloon Balance at the related maturity date.

 

Two (2) Mortgage Loan (excluding interest-only and partial interest-only Mortgage Loans) (9.2%) provides for payments of interest until the maturity date or Anticipated Repayment Date and then has an expected Balloon Balance at the related maturity date or Anticipated Repayment Date.

 

Three (3) Mortgage Loans (4.2%) are amortizing until the maturity date and then have an expected Balloon Balance at the maturity date.

 

One (1) Mortgage Loan (1.4%) provides for 60 months of regularly scheduled payments of interest and principal based on an amortization period longer than the remaining term of the related Mortgage Loan and thereafter provides for payments of interest-only until the related Maturity Date.

 

Due Dates; Mortgage Rates; Calculations of Interest

 

Subject in some cases to a next business day convention, all of the Mortgage Loans have due dates upon which scheduled payments of principal, interest or both are required to be made by the related borrower under the related Mortgage Note (each such date, a “Due Date”) that occur as described in the following table:

 

Overview of Due Dates

 

Due Date  Default Grace Period (Days)  Number of Mortgage Loans  Approx. % of Initial Pool Balance
6  0   28   71.4%
1  0(1)  8   12.0 
11  0   1   6.9 
5  0   1   6.9 
1  5   1   2.8 
Total      39   100.0%

 

 

(1)       Two Mortgage Loans (1.4%) each have one, five day grace period once per trailing 12-month period.

 

As used in this prospectus, “grace period” is the number of days before a payment default is an event of default under the terms of each Mortgage Loan. See Annex A-1 for information on the number of days before late payment charges are due under the Mortgage Loans. The information on Annex A-1 regarding the number of days before a late payment charge is due is based on the express terms of the Mortgage Loans. Some jurisdictions may impose a statutorily longer period.

 

All of the Mortgage Loans are secured by first liens on fee simple and/or leasehold interests in the related Mortgaged Properties, subject to the permitted exceptions reflected in the related title insurance policy. All of the Mortgage Loans bear fixed interest rates.

 

All of the Mortgage Loans (100%) accrue interest on the basis of the actual number of days in a month, assuming a 360-day year (“Actual/360 Basis”).

 

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ARD Loans

 

Each of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan (6.9%) and the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan (2.3%) (the “ARD Loans” and each, an “ARD Loan”) provide that, after a certain date (the “Anticipated Repayment Date”), if the related borrower has not prepaid such ARD Loan in full, any principal outstanding on that date will accrue interest at an increased interest rate (the “Revised Rate”) rather than the stated Mortgage Rate (the “Initial Rate”). See Annex A-1 for each Anticipated Repayment Date and the Revised Rates for each ARD Loan. In addition, with respect to each ARD Loan, such loan is interest-only until its respective Anticipated Repayment Date. “Excess Interest” with respect to each ARD Loan is the interest accrued at the related Revised Rate in respect of such ARD Loan in excess of the interest accrued at the related Initial Rate (and, to the extent permitted by applicable law and the related Mortgage Loan documents, any compound interest thereon), including, in the case of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan, any such interest that as Accrued and Deferred Principal (as defined below) has been added to the principal balance of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan following the related Anticipated Repayment Date and that has been collected from the related borrower (after payment in full of all other principal and interest due and owing on the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan). Any payments and other collections of Accrued and Deferred Principal will not be taken into account for purposes of calculating any amounts distributable as principal in respect of the Certificates or the “Stated Principal Balance” of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan.

 

Other than in the case of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan, which is described below, on or after the related Anticipated Repayment Date, such ARD Loan further requires that all cash flow available from the related Mortgaged Property after payment of the monthly debt service payments required under the terms of the related Mortgage Loan documents and all escrows and property expenses required under the related Mortgage Loan documents be used to accelerate amortization of principal (without payment of any yield maintenance charge or prepayment premium) on such ARD Loan. While interest at the related Initial Rate continues to accrue and be payable on a current basis on such ARD Loan after its Anticipated Repayment Date, the payment of Excess Interest, to the extent actually collected, will be deferred and will be required to be paid, only after the outstanding principal balance of such ARD Loan (and any related Companion Loan) has been paid in full, at which time the Excess Interest will be paid to the holders of the Class S certificates and the VRR Interest Owners. See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Risks of Anticipated Repayment Date Loans”.

 

With respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan (6.9%), on each payment date after the related Anticipated Repayment Date, interest will accrue on the Mortgage Loan at the higher adjusted interest rate, and the borrower will continue to be obligated to make payments of interest in monthly installments. On each payment date following the related Anticipated Repayment Date, up to and including the related maturity date, the borrower will be required to pay to the lender, (i) first, an amount equal to the scheduled monthly debt service payment amount and (ii) second, to the extent of funds available in the excess cash flow reserve account, an amount equal to the monthly additional interest amount (i.e., the amount accrued at the adjusted interest rate minus the amount of interest due as the scheduled monthly debt service payment). The failure to make the payment in clause (i) immediately above as and when due constitutes a Mortgage Loan event of default, but the failure to make the payment in clause (ii) immediately above (or the failure to have sufficient funds available in the excess cash flow reserve account to make such payment) as and when due will not constitute a Mortgage Loan event of default. On each payment date after the related Anticipated Repayment Date, any remaining funds available in the excess cash flow reserve account after such payment of additional interest will be applied to principal of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bar Mortgage Loan (without payment of any yield maintenance charge or prepayment premium). If the borrower does not pay any such monthly additional interest amount (such amount not paid, together with interest accrued thereon at the adjusted interest rate, the “Accrued Interest”), the Accrued Interest will remain an obligation of the borrower but the borrower’s obligation to pay such Accrued Interest will be deferred and such Accrued Interest will be added to the principal balance of the Mortgage Loan (such additional principal, the “Accrued and Deferred Principal”) and will be payable on the maturity date of the Mortgage Loan to the extent not sooner paid pursuant to the related Mortgage Loan agreement.

 

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Prepayment Protections and Certain Involuntary Prepayments

 

All of the Mortgage Loans have a degree of voluntary prepayment protection in the form of prepayment lockout, defeasance and/or yield maintenance provisions. Voluntary prepayments, if permitted, generally require the payment of a yield maintenance charge or a prepayment premium unless the Mortgage Loan (or Whole Loan, if applicable) is prepaid within a specified period (ranging from approximately 3 to 7 payments) up to and including the stated maturity date or Anticipated Repayment Date. See Annex A-1 and Annex A-2 for more information on the prepayment protections attributable to the Mortgage Loans on a loan-by-loan basis and a pool basis.

 

With respect to the 416-420 Kent Avenue Mortgage Loan (5.5%), pursuant to the terms of an SNDA with HPD, in the event of a casualty to the Mortgaged Property equal to or less than 35% of the replacement value of the Mortgaged Property, HPD is entitled to make the initial decision on whether to restore the Mortgaged Property. If HPD does not elect to restore, the lender is then entitled to make the decision to restore the Mortgaged Property or apply proceeds to the debt in accordance with the Mortgage Loan documents.

 

Additionally, certain Mortgage Loans may provide that in the event of the exercise of a purchase option by a tenant or the sale of real property or the release of a portion of the Mortgaged Property, that the related Mortgage Loans may be prepaid in part prior to the expiration of a prepayment/defeasance lockout provision. See “—Partial Releases” below.

 

Generally, no yield maintenance charge will be required for prepayments in connection with a casualty or condemnation, unless, in the case of most of the Mortgage Loans, an event of default has occurred and is continuing. See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Risks Relating to Enforceability of Yield Maintenance Charges, Prepayment Premiums or Defeasance Provisions” in this prospectus. In addition, certain of the Mortgage Loans permit the related borrower, after a total or partial casualty or partial condemnation, to prepay the remaining principal balance of the Mortgage Loan or the allocated loan amount of the related Mortgaged Property (after application of the related insurance proceeds or condemnation award to pay the principal balance of the Mortgage Loan), which may not be accompanied by any prepayment consideration.

 

Certain of the Mortgage Loans are secured in part by letters of credit and/or cash reserves that in each such case:

 

will be released to the related borrower upon satisfaction by the related borrower of certain performance related conditions, which may include, in some cases, meeting debt service coverage ratio levels and/or satisfying leasing conditions; and

 

if not so released, may, at the discretion of the lender, prior to loan maturity (or earlier loan default or loan acceleration), be drawn on and/or applied to prepay the subject Mortgage Loan if such performance related conditions are not satisfied within specified time periods.

 

See Annex A-1 and Annex A-3 for more information on reserves relating to the Mortgage Loans.

 

Voluntary Prepayments

 

As of the Cut-off Date, the following prepayment restrictions and defeasance provisions applied to the Mortgage Loans:

 

Five (5) Mortgage Loan (10.2%) permits the related borrower to prepay the Mortgage Loan with the payment of a yield maintenance charge if such repayment occurs prior to the related open prepayment period.

 

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maintenance charge and a prepayment premium of 1%, as applicable, of the prepaid amount if such repayment occurs prior to the related open prepayment period.

 

With respect to four (4) Mortgage Loans (25.4%) (the “YM/Defeasance Loans”), the related Mortgage Loan documents permit the related borrower (i) to substitute U.S. government securities as collateral and obtain a release of the related Mortgaged Property after a lockout period of at least two years from the Closing Date and prior to the open prepayment period, or (ii) prepay the Mortgage Loan in whole or in part with the payment of either (a) a yield maintenance charge or (b) the greater of a yield maintenance charge and a prepayment premium of 0.5% to 1.0% of the prepaid amount, in certain cases, subject to a lockout period and prior to the open prepayment period.

 

The Mortgage Loans that permit voluntary prepayment with yield maintenance have the following lock-out period as calculated from the Cut-off Date and as indicated in the following table:

 

Mortgage Loan  Cut-off Date Principal Balance  % of Initial Outstanding Pool Balance  Lock-Out Period (payments from Cut-off Date)
The Grace Building  $100,000,000   9.2%  (1)
McClellan Business Park  $75,000,000   6.9%  NAP
MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay  $75,000,000   6.9%  NAP
Tower at Frisco Square  $32,000,000   3.0%  24
Kings Plaza  $30,000,000   2.8%  24
Cambridge Crossing  $25,000,000   2.3%  24
InCommercial Net Lease Portfolio  $22,250,000   2.1%  24
Best Western Plus Carriage Inn  $20,250,000   1.9%  16
Franz Road Industrial  $5,500,000   0.5%  36

 

 

(1)The lockout period ends after the earlier to occur of (i) two years after the closing date of the securitization that includes the last note to be securitized and (ii) November 17, 2023.

 

The Mortgage Loans generally permit voluntary prepayment without payment of a yield maintenance charge or any prepayment premium during a limited “open period” immediately prior to and including the stated maturity date or Anticipated Repayment Date, as follows:

 

Prepayment Open Periods(1)

 

Open Periods (Payments)  Number of Mortgage Loans  % of Initial Pool Balance
7  7   34.6%
4  14   33.2 
5  7   16.7 
3  9   9.7 
6  2   5.8 
Total  39   100.0%

         
(1)See Annex A-1 for specific criteria applicable to the Mortgage Loans.

 

See “Risk FactorsRisks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Risks Relating to Enforceability of Yield Maintenance Charges, Prepayment Premiums or Defeasance Provisions”.

 

“Due-On-Sale” and “Due-On-Encumbrance” Provisions

 

The Mortgage Loans generally contain “due-on-sale” and “due-on-encumbrance” clauses, which in each case permits the holder of the Mortgage Loan to accelerate the maturity of the related Mortgage Loan if the related borrower sells or otherwise transfers or encumbers (subject to certain exceptions set forth in the Mortgage Loan documents) the related Mortgaged Property or a controlling interest in the borrower without the consent of the mortgagee (which, in some cases, may not be unreasonably withheld). Many of the Mortgage Loans place certain restrictions (subject to certain exceptions set forth in the Mortgage Loan

 

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documents) on the transfer and/or pledging of general partnership and managing member equity interests in a borrower such as specific percentage or control limitations. The terms of the mortgages generally permit, subject to certain limitations, affiliate, estate planning and family transfers, transfers at death, transfers of interest in a public company, the transfer or pledge of less than a controlling portion of the partnership, members’ or other equity interests in a borrower, the transfer or pledge of passive equity interests in a borrower (such as limited partnership interests and non-managing member interests in a limited liability company) and transfers to persons satisfying qualification criteria set forth in the related loan documents. Certain of the Mortgage Loans do not restrict the pledging of direct or indirect ownership interests in the related borrower, but do restrict the transfer of ownership interests in the related borrower by imposing a specific percentage, a control limitation or requiring the consent of the mortgagee to any such transfer. Generally, the Mortgage Loans do not prohibit transfers of non-controlling interests so long as no change of control results or, with respect to Mortgage Loans to tenant-in-common borrowers, transfers to new tenant-in-common borrowers. Certain of the Mortgage Loans do not prohibit the pledge by direct or indirect owners of the related borrower of equity distributions that may be made from time to time by the borrower to its equity owners.

 

Additionally, certain of the Mortgage Loans provide that transfers of the Mortgaged Property are permitted if certain conditions are satisfied, which may include one or more of the following:

 

no event of default has occurred;

 

the proposed transferee is creditworthy and has sufficient experience in the ownership and management of properties similar to the Mortgaged Property;

 

a Rating Agency Confirmation has been obtained from each of the Rating Agencies;

 

the transferee has executed and delivered an assumption agreement evidencing its agreement to abide by the terms of the Mortgage Loan together with legal opinions and title insurance endorsements; and

 

the assumption fee has been received (which assumption fee will be paid as described under “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Servicing and Other Compensation and Payment of Expenses”, but will in no event be paid to the Certificateholders or the VRR Interest Owners); however, certain of the Mortgage Loans allow the borrower to sell or otherwise transfer the related Mortgaged Property a limited number of times without paying an assumption fee.

 

Transfers resulting from the foreclosure of a pledge of the collateral for a mezzanine loan (if any) will also result in a permitted transfer. See “—Additional Indebtedness” below.

 

Defeasance; Collateral Substitution

 

The terms of thirty (30) of the Mortgage Loans (the “Defeasance Loans”) (64.5%) permit the applicable borrower at any time (provided no event of default exists) after a specified period (the “Defeasance Lock-Out Period”) to obtain a release of a Mortgaged Property from the lien of the Mortgage Loan (a “Defeasance Option”) in connection with a defeasance. With respect to all of the Defeasance Loans, the Defeasance Lock-Out Period ends at least two years after the Closing Date.

 

As described under “—Prepayment Protections and Certain Involuntary Prepayments” above, four of the Mortgage Loans (25.4%) are YM/Defeasance Loans.

 

Exercise of a Defeasance Option is also generally conditioned on, among other things, (a) the borrower providing the mortgagee with at least 30 days prior written notice of the date on which such defeasance will occur (such date, the “Release Date”), and (b) the borrower (A) paying on any Release Date (i) all accrued and unpaid interest on the principal balance of the Mortgage Loan (or, the related Whole Loan) up to and including the Release Date, (ii) all other sums (excluding scheduled interest or principal payments due following the Release Date), due under the Mortgage Loan (or Whole Loan, if applicable) and under all other loan documents executed in connection with the Defeasance Option, and (iii) an amount (the

 

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Defeasance Deposit”) that will be sufficient to (x) purchase non-callable obligations of, or backed by the full faith and credit of, the United States of America or, in certain cases, other “government securities” (within the meaning of Section 2(a)(16) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and otherwise satisfying REMIC requirements for defeasance collateral), that provide payments (1) on or prior to, but as close as possible to, all successive scheduled due dates occurring during the period from the Release Date to the related maturity date or Anticipated Repayment Date (or to the first day of the open period for such Mortgage Loan) (or Whole Loan, if applicable) and (2) in amounts equal to the scheduled payments due on such due dates under the Mortgage Loan (or Whole Loan, if applicable), or under the defeased portion of the Mortgage Loan (or Whole Loan, if applicable) in the case of a partial defeasance, including in the case of a Mortgage Loan with a balloon payment due at maturity, the balloon payment, or Anticipated Repayment Date, and (y) pay any costs and expenses incurred in connection with the purchase of such government securities, and (B) delivering a security agreement granting the issuing entity a first priority lien on the Defeasance Deposit and, in certain cases, the government securities purchased with the Defeasance Deposit and an opinion of counsel to such effect.

 

With respect to the 711 Fifth Avenue Mortgage Loan (5.5%), provided no event of default is continuing, the borrower has the right at any time after the date that is the earlier of (i) two years from the closing date of the securitization that includes the last note to be securitized and (ii) March 6, 2023, and solely in connection with, at the borrower’s option, the achievement of a DY Cure Event (as defined below), to defease a portion of the Mortgage Loan in the amount necessary to cause the achievement of a DY Cure Event as determined by the lender in its reasonable discretion without a corresponding release of any collateral from the liens of the Mortgage Loan documents subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including, among others, delivery of defeasance collateral in an amount sufficient to make all payments of interest and principal due under the defeased note until the first payment date in the prepayment period, a REMIC opinion and a rating agency confirmation. A “DY Cure Event” means (a) no event of default is continuing and (b) the achievement of a debt yield, determined as of the first day of each of two consecutive fiscal quarters thereafter, equal to or greater than 7.0% (which (i) after the lockout period, debt yield test may be achieved, at the borrower’s sole discretion, by either (x) making voluntary prepayments or (y) effectuating a partial defeasance, in amounts necessary to achieve the debt yield or (ii) the debt yield test may be achieved, at the borrower’s sole discretion, by depositing in a reserve account, as additional collateral, cash or a letter of credit in an amount that when subtracted from the principal indebtedness for purposes of calculating debt yield would result in a debt yield that equals or exceeds 7.0% (provided that the aggregate notional amount of all outstanding letters of credit delivered at no time exceed 10% of the principal indebtedness).

 

For additional information on Mortgage Loans that permit partial defeasance, see “—Partial Releases” below.

 

In general, if consistent with the related loan documents, a successor borrower established, designated or approved by the master servicer will assume the obligations of the related borrower exercising a Defeasance Option and the borrower will be relieved of its obligations under the Mortgage Loan. If a Mortgage Loan (or Whole Loan, if applicable) is partially defeased, if consistent with the related loan documents, generally the related promissory note will be split and only the defeased portion of the borrower’s obligations will be transferred to the successor borrower.

 

Partial Releases

 

The Mortgage Loans described below permit the release of one or more of the Mortgaged Properties or a portion of a single Mortgaged Property in connection with a partial defeasance, a partial prepayment, a partial substitution, or for no consideration in the case of parcels that are vacant, non-income producing or were not taken into account in the underwriting of the Mortgage Loan, subject to the satisfaction of certain specified conditions, including the REMIC requirements. Additionally, certain Mortgage Loans may permit the addition of real property to the Mortgage Loan collateral.

 

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Partial Releases; Partial Defeasance

 

With respect to the McClellan Business Park Mortgage Loan (6.9%), provided that no default or event of default under the Mortgage Loan documents is continuing, the borrower is permitted to obtain a release of one or more buildings (each, a “McClellan Business Park Release Parcel”) comprising a portion of the related Mortgaged Property, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including, among others: (i) prepayment of the Mortgage Loan for a release price equal to (a) for the first 10% of the original principal balance of the Mortgage Loan being repaid, 110% of the allocated loan amount of the applicable McClellan Business Park Release Parcel(s) and (b) for the remaining collateral, 115% of the allocated loan amount of the applicable McClellan Business Park Release Parcel(s), in each instance together with any applicable yield maintenance premium, (ii) after giving effect to such release (a) the debt yield (as calculated under the related Mortgage Loan documents), as of the date of such release, is equal to or greater than 10%, (b) at least 100 buildings remain subject to the lien of the Mortgage Loan and no building accounts, on a pro forma basis, for more than 10% of the remaining aggregate adjusted net cash flow (as calculated under the related Mortgage Loan documents) and (c) at least 60% of the remaining rentable square feet is used for industrial purposes and (iii) satisfaction of customary REMIC requirements. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the foregoing, if the portion of the Mortgaged Property known as the Twin Rivers building (the “Twin Rivers Parcel”) is being released in connection with the borrower’s conversion of the Twin Rivers Parcel to a condominium, then the release price for the Twin Rivers Parcel will be equal to 100% of its allocated loan amount ($10,447,854). See “—Condominium Interests and Other Shared Interests”.

 

With respect to the Amazon West LA Mortgage Loan (6.9%), provided that no event of default under the related Mortgage Loan and mezzanine loan documents is continuing, at any time after the date that is two years from the Closing Date, the borrower may deliver defeasance collateral and obtain the release of the parcel subject to the ground lease with Chick-Fil-A, provided that, among other conditions: (i) the defeasance collateral is in an amount equal to the greater of (a) $7,979,910.71, and (b) 100% of the net sales proceeds applicable to such parcel, (ii) the borrower delivers a REMIC opinion, (iii) the borrower delivers a Rating Agency Confirmation, (iv) as of the date of notice of the partial release or the consummation of the partial release, after giving effect to the release, (1) the debt service coverage (inclusive of mezzanine debt) ratio with respect to the remaining Mortgaged Property is at least equal to the greater of (a) 1.36x, and (b) the debt service coverage ratio for the Mortgaged Property as of the date of notice of the partial release or the consummation of the partial release, as applicable, and (2) the Mortgage Loan debt service coverage ratio with respect to the remaining Mortgaged Property is at least equal to the greater of (a) 4.46x, and (b) the Mortgage Loan debt service coverage ratio for the Mortgaged Property as of the date of notice of the partial release or the consummation of the partial release, as applicable, (v) as of the date of notice of the partial release or the consummation of the partial release, after giving effect to the release, as applicable, (1) the loan-to-value ratio (inclusive of mezzanine debt) with respect to the remaining Mortgaged Property is no greater than the lesser of (a) 62.8% and (b) the loan-to-value ratio for the Mortgaged Property as of the date of notice of the partial release or the consummation of the partial release, as applicable, and (2) the Mortgage Loan loan-to-value ratio with respect to the remaining Mortgaged Property is no greater than the lesser of (a) 28.0% and (b) the Mortgage Loan loan-to-value ratio for the Mortgaged Property as of the date of notice of the partial release or the consummation of the partial release, as applicable, (vi) as of the date of notice of the partial release and the consummation of the partial release, after giving effect to the release, (1) the debt yield (inclusive of mezzanine debt) with respect to the remaining Mortgaged Property is at least equal to the greater of (a) 5.59%, and (b) the debt yield for the Mortgaged Property as of the date of notice of the partial release or the consummation of the partial release, as applicable, and (2) the Mortgage Loan debt yield with respect to the remaining Mortgaged Property is at least equal to the greater of (a) 12.52 %, and (b) the Mortgage Loan debt yield for the Mortgaged Property as of the date of notice of the partial release or the consummation of the partial release, as applicable, (vi) the release will not violate the terms of the Specified Tenant lease, (vii) the release will not have a material adverse effect on the Amazon West LA Mortgaged Property as reasonably determined by lender, and (viii) the Chick-Fil-A parcel will be a separate tax lot, and the release complies with all legal requirements, zoning and building codes.

 

With respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan (6.9%), the borrower may at any time obtain the release of either individual Mortgaged Property, provided, among other conditions, (i) the

 

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borrower prepays the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan in an amount equal to the applicable release amount (together with any applicable yield maintenance premium) in an amount equal to, with respect to either individual Mortgaged Property, the lesser of (a) the entire then outstanding principal balance of the related Whole Loan or (b) an amount equal to the allocated loan amount for such Mortgaged Property ($1,635,000,000 for the MGM Grand Mortgaged Property and $1,365,000,000 for the Mandalay Bay Mortgaged Property) multiplied by the following applicable percentages: (1) 105% until such time as of the outstanding principal balance of the related Whole Loan has been reduced to $2,250,000,000 and (2) thereafter, 110% (the amounts described in each of (a) and (b), as applicable, the “Release Amount”), in each instance, together with any applicable yield maintenance premium, (ii) after giving effect to such release, the debt service coverage ratio, as of the date of such release, is not less than 4.81x, and (iii) satisfaction of customary REMIC conditions. Notwithstanding the debt service coverage ratio requirement in clause (ii) above, in order to satisfy such debt service coverage ratio requirement, the borrower may prepay a portion of the Whole Loan, together with any applicable yield maintenance premium, or deposit cash with the lender to be held as cash collateral for the Whole Loan; provided, further, in the event such debt service coverage ratio requirement is not satisfied and the release of the applicable Mortgaged Property is in connection with an arm’s-length transfer to an unaffiliated third party, the borrower may obtain the release of the applicable individual Mortgaged Property upon payment of an amount equal to the greater of (i) the applicable Release Amount, together with any applicable yield maintenance premium and (ii) the lesser of (x) 100% of the applicable net sales proceeds derived from the sale of the individual Mortgaged Property and (y) an amount necessary to, after giving effect to such release, satisfy the debt service coverage ratio requirement described above, together with any applicable yield maintenance premium).

 

With respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan (6.9%), the borrower may obtain the release of either individual Mortgaged Property in order to cure a default or event of default under the Mortgage Loan documents that is related to such individual Mortgaged Property (a “Default Release”), provided that, among other conditions: (i) prior to releasing such individual Mortgaged Property, the borrower first uses commercially reasonable efforts to cure such default or event of default (which efforts do not require any capital contributions to be made to the borrower or include any obligations of the borrower or guarantor to use any operating income or rents from the Mortgaged Property other than the applicable individual Mortgaged Property that is subject to the default or event of default to effectuate such cure), (ii) such default or event of default was not caused by (or at the direction of) the borrower or its affiliates in bad faith in order to circumvent the partial release requirements set forth in the Mortgage Loan documents, (iii) the borrower prepays the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan in an amount equal to the Release Amount, provided that no yield maintenance premium will be required for a prepayment made in connection with a Default Release and (iv) satisfaction of customary REMIC requirements.

 

With respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan (6.9%), the borrower may, at any time after the earlier of (i) the date that is two (2) years from the closing date of the last securitization that includes the last note to be securitized and (ii) February 14, 2023, voluntarily defease a portion of the outstanding principal balance of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan solely in connection with a release of an individual Mortgaged Property from the lien of the applicable security instrument (in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Mortgage Loan documents relating to a release of an individual Mortgaged Property other than the prepayment of any yield maintenance premium (if any)), provided that, among other conditions, (i) the borrower defeases the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan in an amount equal to the Release Amount for such individual Mortgaged Property, (ii) after giving effect to such release, the debt service coverage ratio, as of the date of such release, is not less than 4.81x, and (iii) satisfaction of customary REMIC conditions. Notwithstanding the debt service coverage ratio requirement in clause (ii) above, in order to satisfy such debt service coverage ratio requirement, the borrower may defease a portion of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan, or deposit cash with the lender to be held as cash collateral for the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan; provided that in the event such debt service coverage ratio requirement is not satisfied and the release of the applicable Mortgaged Property is in connection with an arm’s-length transfer to an unaffiliated third party, the borrower may release the applicable individual Mortgaged Property upon defeasing the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan in an amount equal to the greater of (i) the applicable Release Amount together with any yield maintenance premium then required (if any), and (ii) the lesser of (x) 100% of the applicable net sales

 

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proceeds derived from the sale of the individual Mortgaged Property and (y) an amount necessary to, after giving effect to such release, satisfy the debt service coverage ratio requirement described above), together with any yield maintenance premium then required (if any).

 

With respect to the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Mortgage Loan (4.8%), provided that no default or event of default under the Mortgage Loan documents is continuing, the borrower may, at any time on or after the due date following the second anniversary of the Closing Date, obtain a release of the portion of the Mortgaged Property located at 3170 Fairview Park Drive (the “3170 Fairview Park Drive Release Parcel”) by defeasing the Mortgage Loan in an amount equal to the greater of (a) $35,375,000 and (b) the net sales proceeds from the transfer of the 3170 Fairview Park Drive Release Parcel, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including, among others: (i) after giving effect to such release (a) the loan-to-value ratio (as calculated under the related Mortgage Loan documents) of the remaining Mortgaged Property is equal to or less than 58.3%, (b) the debt yield (as calculated under the related Mortgage Loan documents) of the remaining Mortgaged Property is equal to or greater than the greater of 11.27% and the debt yield immediately preceding such release, and (c) the debt service coverage ratio (as calculated under the related Mortgage Loan documents) is equal to or greater than the greater of 2.18x and the debt service coverage ratio immediately preceding such release, and (ii) delivery of a REMIC opinion and a Rating Agency Confirmation.

 

With respect to the Kings Plaza Mortgage Loan (2.8%), the borrowers have the right to transfer and obtain the release all or a portion of the parking garage at the Mortgaged Property (such portion of the parking garage, the “Parking Release Parcel”) provided that, among other things: (i) no event of default has occurred and is continuing under the Mortgage Loan documents, (ii) the borrowers have delivered not less than 30 days’ prior written notice, (iii) the borrowers pay to the lender a processing fee in the amount of $15,000 and any additional reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the proposed transfer or release of the Parking Release Parcel, (iv) the net revenue generated by parking operations at the Mortgaged Property is not diminished by more than a de minimis amount as a result of the release of the Parking Release Parcel, (v) the remaining Mortgaged Property constitutes a separate tax lot, (vi) the number of parking spaces at the Mortgaged Property is not reduced to a number below the number of parking spaces required to satisfy zoning requirements, (vii) following such release, the loan-to-value-ratio (as determined by the lender in its sole discretion using only the portion of the remaining Mortgaged Property which constitutes acceptable real estate collateral under the Code for a REMIC Trust) is equal to or less than 125% or the lender receives a REMIC opinion and (viii) the development of the Parking Release Parcel is restricted for a non-retail use; provided, however, up to 10% of the gross leasable area may be used for retail purposes; provided, further, that none of the borrowers or the related guarantor may cause or solicit any existing retail tenant at the Mortgaged Property to lease space at the Parking Release Parcel.

 

With respect to the Walgreens 9 Portfolio Mortgage Loan (2.8%), provided that no event of default is continuing under the related Mortgage Loan documents, (i) at any time after the earlier of (a) the date that is two years from the Closing Date and (b) October 1, 2023, the borrower may deliver defeasance collateral and obtain release of one or more individual Mortgaged Properties, and (ii) at any time after July 6, 2030 and prior to the maturity date of the Mortgage Loan, the borrower may partially prepay the Mortgage Loan and obtain release of one or more individual Mortgaged Properties, in each case, provided that, among other conditions, (a) the defeasance collateral or partial prepayment, as applicable, is in an amount equal to the greater of (1) 120% of the allocated loan amount for the individual Mortgaged Property, and (2) 100% of the net sales proceeds applicable to such individual Mortgaged Property, (b) the borrower delivers a REMIC opinion, (c) the borrower delivers a Rating Agency Confirmation, (d) as of the date of notice of the partial defeasance and the consummation of the partial defeasance, after giving effect to the release, the debt service coverage ratio with respect to the remaining Mortgaged Properties is greater than the greater of (1) 2.00x, and (2) the debt service coverage ratio for all of the Mortgaged Properties immediately prior to the date of notice of the partial defeasance or the consummation of the partial defeasance, as applicable, and (e) as of the date of notice of the partial defeasance and the consummation of the partial defeasance, after giving effect to the release, the loan-to-value ratio with respect to the remaining Mortgaged Properties is no greater than the lesser of (1) 58.0% and (2) the loan-to-value ratio for all of the Mortgaged Properties immediately prior to the date of notice of the partial defeasance or the consummation of the partial defeasance, as applicable.

 

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With respect to the InCommercial Net Lease Portfolio Mortgage Loan (2.1%), at any time after second anniversary of the Closing Date, the related borrower has the right to release one or more individual Mortgaged Properties provided that, among other conditions: (i) the borrower delivers a REMIC opinion, (ii) if requested by lender, the borrower delivers a rating agency confirmation, (iii) as of the date of notice of the partial release and the consummation of the partial release, after giving effect to the release, the debt service coverage ratio with respect to the remaining Mortgaged Properties is greater than the greater of (a) 1.80x, and (b) the debt service coverage ratio for all of the Mortgaged Properties immediately prior to the date of notice of the partial release or the consummation of the partial release, as applicable, (iv) as of the date of notice of the partial release and the consummation of the partial release, after giving effect to the release, the debt yield with respect to the remaining Mortgaged Properties is greater than the greater of (a) 9.88%, and (b) the debt yield for all of the Mortgaged Properties immediately prior to the date of notice of the partial release or the consummation of the partial release, as applicable, (v) as of the date of notice of the partial release and the consummation of the partial release, after giving effect to the release, the loan-to-value ratio with respect to the remaining Mortgaged Properties is no greater than the lesser of (a) 63.1%, and (b) the loan-to-value ratio for all of the Mortgaged Properties immediately prior to the date of notice of the partial release or the consummation of the partial release, as applicable, and (vi) the related borrower makes a partial prepayment in an amount equal to (a) with respect to any individual Mortgaged Property for which the applicable specified tenant is “dark”, an amount equal to 110% of the allocated loan amount for such individual Mortgaged Property, and (b) with respect to any other individual Mortgaged Property, an amount equal to 120% of the allocated loan amount for such individual Mortgaged Property.

 

With respect to the Dearborn Flex Portfolio Mortgage Loan (1.0%), provided that no event of default is continuing under the related Mortgage Loan documents, (i) at any time after the earlier of (a) October 29, 2024, and (b) the date that is two years after the Closing Date, the borrower may deliver defeasance collateral and obtain release of one or more individual Mortgaged Properties, and (ii) at any time on or after August 6, 2030 and prior to the maturity date of the Mortgage Loan, the borrower may partially prepay the Mortgage Loan and obtain a release of one or more individual Mortgaged Properties, in each case, provided that, among other conditions, (i) the defeasance collateral is in an amount equal to the greater of (a) 125% of the allocated loan amount for the individual Mortgaged Property, and (b) 100% of the net sales proceeds applicable to such individual Mortgaged Property, (ii) the borrower delivers a REMIC opinion, (iii) the borrower delivers a Rating Agency Confirmation, (iv) as of the date of notice of the partial release and the consummation of the partial release, after giving effect to the release, the debt service coverage ratio with respect to the remaining Mortgaged Properties is greater than the greater of (a) 2.23x, and (b) the debt service coverage ratio for all of the Mortgaged Properties immediately prior to the date of notice of the partial release or the consummation of the partial release, as applicable, (v) as of the date of notice of the partial release and the consummation of the partial release, after giving effect to the release, the loan-to-value ratio with respect to the remaining Mortgaged Properties is no greater than the lesser of (a) 59.9% and (b) the loan-to-value ratio for all of the Mortgaged Properties immediately prior to the date of notice of the partial release or the consummation of the partial release, as applicable (with each of (v)(a) and (b) being determined based upon updated appraisals for each of the individual Mortgaged Properties), and (vi) as of the date of notice of the partial release and the consummation of the partial release, after giving effect to the release, the debt yield with respect to the remaining Mortgaged Properties is greater than the greater of (a) 12.14%, and (b) the debt yield for all of the Mortgaged Properties immediately prior to the date of notice of the partial release or the consummation of the partial release, as applicable.

 

Furthermore, some of the Mortgage Loans permit the release or substitution of specified parcels of real estate or improvements that secure the Mortgage Loans but were not assigned any material value or considered a source of any material cash flow for purposes of determining the related Appraised Value or Underwritten Net Cash Flow or considered material to the use or operation of the property, or permit the general right to release as yet unidentified parcels if they are non-income producing so long as such release does not materially adversely affect the use or value of the remaining property, among other things. Such real estate may be permitted to be released, subject to certain REMIC rules, without payment of a release price and consequent reduction of the principal balance of the subject Mortgage Loan or substitution of additional collateral if zoning and other conditions are satisfied. We cannot assure you that the development of a release parcel, even if approved by the special servicer as having no material adverse

 

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effect to the remaining property, may not for some period of time either disrupt operations or lessen the value of the remaining property.

 

See “Risk FactorsRisks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Risks Relating to Enforceability of Yield Maintenance Charges, Prepayment Premiums or Defeasance Provisions”.

 

Escrows

 

Twenty-one (21) of the Mortgage Loans (64.0%), secured by retail, office, industrial or mixed use properties, provide for upfront or monthly escrows (or credit) for the full term or a portion of the term of the related Mortgage Loan to cover anticipated re-leasing costs, including tenant improvements and leasing commissions or other lease termination or occupancy issues. Such escrows are typically considered for retail, office, industrial and mixed use properties only.

 

Twenty-seven (27) of the Mortgage Loans (56.6%) provide for monthly or upfront escrows to cover property taxes on the Mortgaged Properties.

 

Twenty-seven (27) of the Mortgage Loans (50.0%) provide for monthly or upfront escrows to cover ongoing replacements and capital repairs.

 

Eighteen (18) of the Mortgage Loans (35.8%) provide for monthly or upfront escrows to cover insurance premiums on the Mortgaged Properties.

 

Certain of the Mortgage Loans described above permit the related borrower to post a letter of credit in lieu of maintaining cash reserves. In addition, in certain cases, the related borrower may not be required to maintain the escrows described above until the occurrence of a specified trigger.

 

Many of the Mortgage Loans provide for other escrows and reserves, including, in certain cases, reserves for debt service, operating expenses, vacancies at the related Mortgaged Property and other shortfalls or reserves to be released under circumstances described in the related Mortgage Loan documents.

 

Mortgaged Property Accounts

 

Lockbox Accounts

 

The Mortgage Loan documents prescribe the manner in which the related borrowers are permitted to collect rents from tenants at each Mortgaged Property. The following table sets forth the manner in which tenant rent is transferred to a lockbox account, in some cases, only upon the occurrence of a trigger event:

 

Lockbox Account Types

 

Lockbox Type  Number of Mortgage Loans  Aggregate Cut-off Date Balance  Approx. % of Initial Pool Balance
Hard  24   $887,530,881   81.9%
Springing  14   136,210,000   12.6 
Soft (Residential) / Hard (Commercial Tenants)   1   60,000,000   5.5 
Total  39   $1,083,740,881   100.0%

 

The lockbox accounts will not be assets of the issuing entity. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Certain Calculations and Definitions—Definitions” or Annex A-1 to this prospectus for a description of lockbox and cash management accounts.

 

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Delaware Statutory Trusts

 

With respect to the InCommercial Net Lease Portfolio Mortgage Loan (2.1%), the related borrower is a Delaware statutory trust. A Delaware statutory trust is restricted in its ability to actively operate a property. Accordingly, the related borrower has master leased the property to a newly formed, single-purpose entity that is wholly owned by the same entity that owns the signatory trustee for the related borrower. The master lease has been collaterally assigned to the lender and has been subordinated to the related Mortgage Loan documents. In the case of a Mortgaged Property that is owned by a Delaware statutory trust, there is a risk that obtaining the consent of the holders of the beneficial interests in the Delaware statutory trust will be time consuming and cause delays with respect to the taking of certain actions by or on behalf of the borrower, including with respect to the related Mortgaged Property.

 

Exceptions to Underwriting Guidelines

 

See “Transaction Parties—The Sponsors and Mortgage Loan Sellers—Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company—Goldman Originator’s Underwriting Guidelines and Processes—Exceptions to Goldman Originator’s Disclosed Underwriting Guidelines”, “—Citi Real Estate Funding Inc.—CREFI’s Underwriting Guidelines and Processes—Exceptions to CREFI’s Disclosed Underwriting Guidelines”, “—JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association—JPMCB’s Underwriting Guidelines and Processes” and “—German American Capital Corporation—DB Originators’ Underwriting Guidelines and Processes—Exceptions”.

 

Additional Indebtedness

 

General

 

The Mortgage Loans generally prohibit borrowers from incurring any additional debt secured by their Mortgaged Property without the consent of the lender. However:

 

substantially all of the Mortgage Loans permit the related borrower to incur limited indebtedness in the ordinary course of business that is not secured by the related Mortgaged Property;

 

the borrowers under certain of the Mortgage Loans have incurred and/or may incur in the future unsecured debt other than in the ordinary course of business;

 

any borrower that is not required pursuant to the terms of the applicable Mortgage Loan documents to meet single purpose entity criteria may not be restricted from incurring unsecured debt or mezzanine debt;

 

the terms of certain Mortgage Loans permit the borrowers to post letters of credit and/or surety bonds for the benefit of the mortgagee under the Mortgage Loans, which may constitute a contingent reimbursement obligation of the related borrower or an affiliate. The issuing bank or surety will not typically agree to subordination and standstill protection benefiting the mortgagee;

 

although the Mortgage Loans generally place certain restrictions on incurring mezzanine debt by the pledging of general partnership and managing member equity interests in a borrower, such as specific percentage or control limitations, the terms of the Mortgage Loan documents generally permit, subject to certain limitations, the pledge of the limited partnership or non-managing membership equity interests in a borrower or less than a controlling interest of any other equity interests in a borrower; and

 

certain of the Mortgage Loans do not restrict the pledging of ownership interests in the borrower, but do restrict the transfer of ownership interests in a borrower by imposing limitations on transfer of control or a specific percentage of ownership interests.

 

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Whole Loans

 

Certain Mortgage Loans are subject to the rights of a holder of one or more related Companion Loans, as further described in “—The Whole Loans” below.

 

Mezzanine Indebtedness

 

The mezzanine loans related to the Mortgage Loans identified in the table below are each subject to an intercreditor agreement between the holder(s) of the related mezzanine loan(s) and the related lender under the related Mortgage Loan that sets forth the relative priorities between the related Mortgage Loan and the related mezzanine loan(s). Each intercreditor agreement provides, among other things, generally that (a) all payments due under the related mezzanine loan(s) are subordinate after an event of default under the related Mortgage Loan (taking into account the cure rights of the mezzanine lender(s)), and in certain cases, only after the mezzanine lender(s) receive notice of such event of default) to any and all payments required to be made under the related Mortgage Loan (except for any payments from funds other than the Mortgaged Property or proceeds of any enforcement upon the mezzanine loan collateral, or required redemptions thereof, and any mezzanine loan guarantees in respect of which the related mortgage lender does not own a corresponding claim or right), (b) so long as there is no event of default under the related Mortgage Loan, (taking into account the cure rights of the mezzanine lender(s)), the related mezzanine lender(s) may accept payments on and prepayments of the related mezzanine loan(s) prior to the prepayment in full of the Mortgage Loan, provided that such prepayment is from a source of funds other than the respective Mortgaged Property (unless such funds are derived from excess cash), (c) the related mezzanine lender(s) will have certain rights to receive notice of and cure defaults under the related Mortgage Loan prior to any acceleration or enforcement of the related Mortgage Loan, (d) the related mezzanine lender(s) may amend or modify the related mezzanine loan(s) in certain respects without the consent of the related mortgage lender, and the mortgage lender must obtain the consent of the mezzanine lender(s) to amend or modify the Mortgage Loan in certain respects, (e) upon the occurrence of an event of default under the related mezzanine loan documents and upon compliance with the terms and conditions in the applicable intercreditor agreement, the related mezzanine lender(s) may foreclose upon the pledged equity interests in the related Mortgage Loan borrower or, if applicable, the related senior mezzanine loan borrower, which could result in a change of control with respect to the related Mortgage Loan borrower or, if applicable, the related senior mezzanine loan borrower, and a change in the management of the related Mortgaged Properties and (f) if the related Mortgage Loan is accelerated or, in some cases, becomes specially serviced or if a monetary default (or, in some cases, a non-monetary default) occurs and continues for a specified period of time under the related Mortgage Loan or if the Mortgage Loan borrower becomes a debtor in a bankruptcy or if the related Mortgage Loan lender exercises any enforcement action under the related Mortgage Loan documents with respect to the related Mortgage Loan borrower or the related Mortgaged Properties, the related mezzanine lender(s) has or have, as applicable, the right to purchase the related Mortgage Loan, in whole but not in part, for a price generally equal to the outstanding principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan, together with all accrued and unpaid interest and other amounts due thereon, plus any advances made by the related Mortgage Loan lender or its servicer and any interest thereon plus, subject to certain limitations, any Liquidation Fees, Workout Fees and Special Servicing Fees payable under the PSA, but generally excluding any late charges, default interest, exit fees, spread maintenance charges payable in connection with a prepayment or yield maintenance charges, liquidated damages and prepayment premiums.

 

Although the Mortgage Loans generally place certain restrictions on incurring mezzanine debt by the pledging of general partnership and managing member equity interests in a borrower, such as specific percentage or control limitations, the terms of the Mortgages generally permit, subject to certain limitations, the pledge of less than a controlling portion of the limited partnership or non-managing membership equity interests in a borrower. Certain Mortgage Loans described below permit the incurrence of mezzanine debt subject to satisfaction of certain conditions including a certain maximum combined loan-to-value ratio and/or a minimum combined debt service coverage ratio, and in some cases mezzanine debt is already in place. Also, certain of the Mortgage Loans do not restrict the pledging of ownership interests in the related borrower, but do restrict the transfer of ownership interests in a borrower by imposing limitations on transfer of control or a specific percentage of ownership interests. In addition, in general, a borrower (or its direct or

 

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indirect owners) that does not meet single-purpose entity criteria may not be restricted in any way from incurring mezzanine debt.

 

As of the Cut-off Date, each sponsor has informed us that it is aware of the following existing mezzanine indebtedness with respect to the Mortgage Loans it is selling to the depositor:

 

Mortgage Loan Name

Mortgage Loan
Cut-off Date Balance

Pari Passu Companion Loan Cut-off Date Balance

Subordinate Companion Loan Cut-off Date Balance

Mezzanine Debt Cut-off Date Balance

Cut-off Date Total Debt Balance(1)

Cut-off Date Wtd. Avg. Total Debt Interest Rate(1)

Cut-off Date Mortgage Loan LTV Ratio(2)

Cut-off Date Total Debt LTV Ratio(1)

Cut-off Date Mortgage Loan Underwritten NCF DSCR(2)

Cut-off Date Total Debt Underwritten NCF DSCR(1)

Amazon West LA $75,000,000 N/A N/A $93,000,000 $168,000,000 4.0598% 29.3% 65.6% 4.45x 1.36x
416-420 Kent Avenue

$60,000,000

$156,900,000

$81,100,000

$90,000,000

$388,000,000

3.7500%

32.4%

57.9%

2.95x

1.47x

Kings Plaza $30,000,000 $457,000,000 N/A $53,000,000 $540,000,000 3.6180% 54.1% 60.0% 3.07x 1.73x

 

 

(1)Calculated including the mezzanine debt and any related Companion Loan (including any related Subordinate Companion Loan).

(2)Calculated including any related Pari Passu Companion Loan (but without regard to any Subordinate Companion Loan or mezzanine debt).

 

In each case, the mezzanine indebtedness is coterminous with the related Mortgage Loan.

 

The Mortgage Loans generally place certain restrictions on the transfer and/or pledging of general partnership and managing member equity interests in a borrower such as specific percentage or control limitations as described under “—Certain Terms of the Mortgage Loans”, “—‘Due-On-Sale’ and ‘Due-On-Encumbrance’ Provisions” above. Certain of the Mortgage Loans do not prohibit the pledge by direct or indirect owners of the related borrower of equity distributions that may be made from time to time by the borrower to its equity owners.

 

With respect to the Mortgage Loans listed in the following chart, the direct and indirect equity owners of the borrower are permitted to incur future mezzanine debt, subject to the satisfaction of conditions contained in the related loan documents, including, among other things, a combined maximum loan-to-value ratio, a combined minimum debt service coverage ratio and/or a combined minimum debt yield, as listed in the following chart and determined in accordance with the related Mortgage Loan documents:

 

Mortgage Loan Name

Mortgage Loan Cut-off Date Balance

Combined Maximum LTV Ratio

Combined Minimum DSCR

Combined Minimum Debt Yield

Intercreditor Agreement Required

The Grace Building $100,000,000 58.14% N/A 8.35% Yes
MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay $75,000,000 67.0% 4.81x N/A Yes
711 Fifth Avenue(1) $60,000,000 54.5% 2.80x 8.98% Yes
3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive $52,500,000 58.3% 2.18x 11.27% Yes
4 West 58th Street(2) $30,000,000 69.4% 1.50x N/A Yes
Best Western Plus Carriage Inn(3) $20,500,000 56.2% 2.33x 12.3% Yes

 

 

(1)The mezzanine loan principal amount may not exceed $35,000,000.

(2)The mezzanine loan principal amount may not exceed 2.0% of the outstanding principal balance of the 4 West 58th Street Mortgage Loan.

(3)Future mezzanine debt permitted in connection with the sale of the related Mortgaged Property and assumption of the related Mortgage Loan.

 

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The specific rights of the related mezzanine lender with respect to any such future mezzanine loan will be specified in the related intercreditor agreement and may include certain cure and repurchase rights of the mezzanine lender. Other than in the case of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan, the intercreditor required to be entered into in connection with any future mezzanine loan will be subject to receipt of a Rating Agency Confirmation. The direct and/or indirect owners of a borrower under a Mortgage Loan are also generally permitted to pledge their interest in such borrower as security for a mezzanine loan in circumstances where the ultimate transfer of such interest to the mezzanine lender would be a permitted transfer under the related Mortgage Loan documents.

 

Generally, upon a default under a mezzanine loan, subject to the terms of any applicable intercreditor or subordination agreement, the holder of the mezzanine loan would be entitled to foreclose upon the equity in the related borrower, which has been pledged to secure payment of such debt. Although this transfer of equity may not trigger the due on sale clause under the related Mortgage Loan, it could cause a change in control of the borrower and/or cause the obligor under the mezzanine loan to file for bankruptcy, which could negatively affect the operation of the related Mortgaged Property and the related borrower’s ability to make payments on the related Mortgage Loan in a timely manner.

 

See “Risk FactorsRisks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Other Financings or Ability To Incur Other Indebtedness Entails Risk”.

 

Other Secured Indebtedness

 

Some of the Mortgage Loans permit certain affiliates of the related borrower to pledge their indirect ownership interests in the borrower including, but not limited to, pledges to an institutional lender providing a corporate line of credit or corporate credit facility as collateral for such corporate line of credit or corporate credit facility. In connection with those pledges, the Mortgage Loan documents for such Mortgage Loans may: (i) contain limitations on the amounts that such collateral may secure and prohibit foreclosure of such pledges unless such foreclosure would represent a transfer otherwise permitted under the Mortgage Loan documents but do not prohibit a change in control in the event of a permitted foreclosure; or (ii) require that such financing be secured by all or substantially all of the pledgor’s assets or by at least a certain number of assets other than such ownership interests in the related borrower.

 

With respect to the McClellan Business Park Mortgage Loan (6.9%), a portion of the related Mortgaged Property is subject to a subordinate loan (the “Development Agency Loan”) obtained in connection with the development of the Mortgaged Property in 2011 in favor of the Sacramento County Successor Agency (the “Development Agency”) in the original principal amount of $1,000,000, of which an estimated $639,220.10 (as calculated by the Development Agency based on current leasing rates at the applicable portion of the Mortgaged Property) is outstanding, which amount may be forgiven if the Mortgagor satisfies certain development and leasing criteria over the remaining term of the Development Agency Loan (provided that the borrower and the subordinate lender disagree as to what the criteria are for obtaining forgiveness and whether the borrower has yet satisfied such criteria with respect to the outstanding principal balance).  All interest accrues at 4% simple interest under the Development Agency Loan, but all payments of interest or principal are deferred until the maturity date, which is March 1, 2023.  At origination, the Development Agency entered into a subordination agreement pursuant to which the Development Agency expressly waived, relinquished and subordinated the lien of the Development Agency Loan in favor of the Mortgage Loan.  In connection with the Development Agency Loan, the borrower deposited $689,613.89 with the lender (the “Development Agency Loan Reserve Funds”) at origination, representing approximately 108% of the estimated amount owed by the borrower to the Development Agency.  In the event that the Development Agency commences any enforcement action or commences the exercise of any remedies under the Development Agency Loan, the lender has the right, without the consent of the Mortgagor, to disburse the Development Agency Loan Reserve Funds to the Development Agency for the payment of any outstanding debt owned by Borrower to the Development Agency.

 

With respect to The Hub Mortgage Loan (1.8%), the related Mortgaged Property is subject to a subordinate loan (“The Hub Subordinate Loan”) obtained in connection with the development of the Mortgaged Property in 2006 in favor of the New York City Economic Development Corporation (“NYCEDC”)

 

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in the original principal amount of $4,000,000, of which $2,546,666.67 is outstanding (after giving effect to the scheduled November payment). There is no interest payable under The Hub Subordinate Loan, which requires annual principal payments of $160,000 and matures in October 2036 (at which point The Hub Subordinate Loan is scheduled to have fully amortized). At origination, NYCEDC entered into a subordination agreement pursuant to which NYCEDC is prohibited from exercising its rights and remedies under The Hub Subordinate Loan (including any foreclosure or acceleration of The Hub Subordinate Loan) without the lender’s consent until either (i) 90 days have passed from the date of notice from NYCEDC to the lender of NYCEDC’s intention to exercise remedies or (ii) the lender has accelerated the Mortgage Loan or taken any action to appoint a receiver or to foreclose on the senior mortgage. Under the subordination agreement, (i) NYCEDC is required to deliver written notice of any default under The Hub Subordinate Loan to the lender within five business days after the occurrence of such default and (ii) the lender has the right (but not the obligation) to cure any such default within the same period, if any, provided to the borrower under The Hub Subordinate Loan documents, except that the lender’s time period to cure does not commence until the date on which the lender receives notice of the default (provided that the lender agrees not to exercise any such right so long as the borrower is diligently pursuing a cure thereof). NYCEDC also agrees not to commence or join with other creditors in commencing any bankruptcy proceeding with respect to the borrower without the lender’s prior written consent.

 

Preferred Equity

 

Because preferred equity often provides for a higher rate of return to be paid to the holders of such preferred equity, preferred equity in some respects functions like mezzanine indebtedness, and reduces a principal’s economic stake in the related Mortgaged Property, reduces cash flow on the borrower’s Mortgaged Property after the payment of debt service and payments on the preferred equity and may increase the likelihood that the owner of a borrower will permit the value or income-producing potential of a Mortgaged Property to fall and may create a greater risk that a borrower will default on the Mortgage Loan secured by a Mortgaged Property whose value or income is relatively weak.

 

With respect to the 10 Railroad Avenue Mortgage Loan (1.1%), Capital Young Properties LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company (the “Preferred Member”), holds a 15% preferred equity interest in Railroad Warehouse LLC (the “Sole Member”), the 100% equity owner of the borrower, in the original aggregate investment amount of $2,550,000 (which constitutes the “Unreturned Capital” of the Preferred Member). Under the Sole Member’s operating agreement, to the extent there is sufficient funds after payments of debt service, operating expenses and reserves under the Mortgage Loan (the “Preferred Net Cash Flow”), the Preferred Member is required to be paid, on a monthly basis until the Preferred Member’s Unreturned Capital is paid in full, (a) an annual cumulative return of 3% per annum on the Preferred Member’s Unreturned Capital for the first five years and (b) an annual cumulative return of 5% per annum on the Preferred Member’s Unreturned Capital for the next ensuing five years (the “Preferred Member Return”). In connection with the foregoing, (i) the Preferred Member will have no enforcement rights against the Sole Member or the borrower to the extent Preferred Net Cash Flow is insufficient to pay the Preferred Member Return or the Preferred Member’s Unreturned Capital and (iii) except in connection with a Sale or Refinancing Event (as defined below), any Buy Out (as defined below) right initiated by the Preferred Member will be subject to payment solely from Preferred Net Cash Flow and the Preferred Member will have no enforcement rights against the Sole Member or the borrower beyond Preferred Net Cash Flow. The membership interest of Preferred Member will be subject to a mandatory buy out (the “Buy Out”) in accordance with the following requirements as set forth in the operating agreement: (A) the Preferred Member may initiate the Buy Out at any time on or after November 16, 2023, (B) the Sole Member may initiate the Buy Out at any time after November 16, 2020, and (C) the Sole Member will be required to initiate a Buy Out immediately upon a sale or refinancing of the Mortgaged Property or another event that results in a return of capital contributions to any other members of the Sole Member or change of control whereby the Sole Member no longer owns a majority (or otherwise controlling interest) of the equity interest in the borrower (each, a “Sale or Refinancing Event”), each with written notice to the other.

 

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Other Unsecured Indebtedness

 

Certain Mortgage Loans permit the borrower to incur certain other subordinate indebtedness as described below:

 

With respect to the Kings Plaza Mortgage Loan (2.8%), the borrowers are permitted to incur a “Property-Assessed Clean Energy loan” (the “PACE Loan”), for an amount not to exceed $10,000,000, provided that such PACE Loan is (i) incurred for improvements to the Mortgaged Property for the purpose of increasing energy efficiency, increasing use of renewable energy sources, resource conservation, or a combination of the foregoing, (ii) repaid through multi-year tax assessments against the Mortgaged Property, and (iii) on terms and conditions reasonably acceptable to the lender, which may include, at the lender’s sole discretion, the delivery of a Rating Agency Confirmation.

 

With respect to 3100 Research Blvd Mortgage Loan (0.9%), the borrower is permitted to incur unsecured loans from a direct or indirect owner of a legal or beneficial interest in the borrower, subject to certain conditions set forth in the Mortgage Loan documents, including, without limitation: (a) the aggregate amount of the subordinate debt does not exceed 10% of the outstanding principal balance of the Mortgage Loan; (b) the proceeds of such loans are used solely to pay operating expenses for the Mortgaged Property (including the funding of capital improvements and leasing costs); (c) such subordinate debt does not have a maturity date; (d) such subordinate debt is subordinate in all respects to the Mortgage Loan pursuant to a subordination and standstill agreement; and (e) no portion of such subordinate debt (or any rents received while such rents are insufficient to pay the borrower’s operating expenses and monthly debt service payment amounts) will under any circumstance be used to make distributions to any beneficial owners of the borrower.

 

Certain risks relating to additional debt are described in “Risk FactorsRisks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Other Financings or Ability To Incur Other Indebtedness Entails Risk”.

 

The Whole Loans

 

General

 

Each of The Grace Building Mortgage Loan, the McClellan Business Park Mortgage Loan, the 32-42 Broadway Mortgage Loan, the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan, the 416-420 Kent Avenue Mortgage Loan, the 711 Fifth Avenue Mortgage Loan, the Kings Plaza Mortgage Loan, the 4 West 58th Street Mortgage Loan, the Redmond Town Center Mortgage Loan, the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan, the JW Marriott Nashville Mortgage Loan, the White Oak Crossing Mortgage Loan, the Willoughby Commons Mortgage Loan and The Hub Mortgage Loan is part of a Whole Loan consisting of such Mortgage Loan and the related Pari Passu Companion Loan(s) and/or in certain cases, the related Subordinate Companion Loan(s). In connection with each Whole Loan, the rights between the trustee on behalf of the issuing entity and the holder(s) of the related Companion Loan(s) (the “Companion Loan Holder” or “Companion Loan Holders”) are generally governed by a co-lender agreement (each, a “Co-Lender Agreement”). With respect to each of the Whole Loans, the related Mortgage Loan and the related Companion Loan(s) are cross-collateralized and cross-defaulted.

 

The following terms are used in reference to the Whole Loans:

 

416-420 Kent Avenue TSA” means any trust and servicing agreement or pooling and servicing agreement governing the servicing of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan.

 

AB Whole Loan” means The Grace Building Whole Loan, the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan, the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan and the Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan.

 

Benchmark 2020-B17 PSA” means the pooling and servicing agreement governing the servicing of the Kings Plaza Whole Loan.

 

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Benchmark 2020-B19 PSA” means the pooling and servicing agreement governing the servicing of the Redmond Town Center Whole Loan.

 

Benchmark 2020-B20 PSA” means the pooling and servicing agreement governing the servicing of each of the 4 West 58th Street Whole Loan and The Hub Whole Loan.

 

BX 2020-VIVA TSA” means the trust and servicing agreement governing the servicing of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan.

 

CGCMT 2020-GC46 PSA” means the pooling and servicing agreement governing the servicing of the White Oak Crossing Whole Loan.

 

COMM 2020-CX TSA” means the trust and servicing agreement governing the servicing of the Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan.

 

Control Note” means, with respect to any Whole Loan, the “Controlling Note” or other similar term or concept specified in the related Co-Lender Agreement. As of the Closing Date, the Control Note with respect to each Whole Loan will be the promissory note(s) listed as the “Control Note” in the column “Control Note/Non-Control Note” in the table below titled “Whole Loan Control Notes and Non-Control Notes”.

 

Controlling Holder” means, with respect to any Whole Loan, the holder of the related Control Note. As of the Closing Date, the Controlling Holder with respect to each Whole Loan will be the holder listed next to the related Control Note in the column “Note Holder” in the table below titled “Whole Loan Control Notes and Non-Control Notes”.

 

Controlling Companion Loan” means, with respect to each Servicing Shift Whole Loan, the related Pari Passu Companion Loan related to which, upon the securitization of such Pari Passu Companion Loan, servicing is expected to shift to the Servicing Shift PSA entered into in connection with such securitization. Wells Fargo Bank, National Association or an affiliate thereof is currently the holder of the “Controlling Companion Loan” with respect to the McClellan Business Park Whole Loan. Goldman Sachs Bank USA or an affiliate is currently the holder of the “Controlling Companion Loan” with respect to the JW Marriott Nashville Whole Loan.

 

GRACE 2020-GRCE TSA” means the trust and servicing agreement governing the servicing of The Grace Building Whole Loan.

 

GSMS 2020-GC47 PSA” means the pooling and servicing agreement governing the servicing of the 711 Fifth Avenue Whole Loan.

 

Non-Control Note” means, with respect to any Whole Loan, any “Non-Controlling Note” or other similar term or concept specified in the related Co-Lender Agreement. As of the Closing Date, the Non-Control Notes with respect to each Whole Loan will be the promissory notes listed as the “Non-Control Notes” in the column “Control Note/Non-Control Note” in the table below titled “Whole Loan Control Notes and Non-Control Notes”.

 

Non-Controlling Holder” means, with respect to any Whole Loan, the holder of a Non-Control Note. As of the Closing Date, the Non-Controlling Holders with respect to each Whole Loan will be the holders listed next to the related Non-Control Notes in the column “Note Holder” in the table below titled “Whole Loan Control Notes and Non-Control Notes”.

 

Non-Serviced AB Whole Loan” means The Grace Building Whole Loan, the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan, the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan and the Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan.

 

Non-Serviced Certificate Administrator” means, with respect to any Non-Serviced Whole Loan, the certificate administrator under the related Non-Serviced PSA.

 

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Non-Serviced Co-Lender Agreement” means, with respect to any Non-Serviced Whole Loan, the related Co-Lender Agreement.

 

Non-Serviced Companion Loan” means each of the Companion Loans identified as “Non-Serviced” under the column titled “Mortgage Loan Type” in the table titled “Whole Loan Control Notes and Non-Control Notes” below.

 

Non-Serviced Custodian” means with respect to any Non-Serviced Whole Loan, the custodian (or its equivalent) under the related Non-Serviced PSA.

 

Non-Serviced Directing Holder” means, with respect to any Non-Serviced Whole Loan, the directing holder (or its equivalent) under the related Non-Serviced PSA.

 

Non-Serviced Master Servicer” means, with respect to any Non-Serviced Whole Loan, the master servicer under the related Non-Serviced PSA.

 

Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan” means each of the Mortgage Loans identified as “Non-Serviced” under the column titled “Mortgage Loan Type” in the table titled “Whole Loan Control Notes and Non-Control Notes” below and, after the Servicing Shift Securitization Date, the Servicing Shift Mortgage Loan.

 

Non-Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan” means each of the Companion Loans identified as “Non-Serviced” (or “Servicing Shift” after the Servicing Shift Securitization Date) under the column titled “Mortgage Loan Type” that is pari passu in right of payment with the related Mortgage Loan in the table titled “Whole Loan Control Notes and Non-Control Notes” below.

 

Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan” means each of the Whole Loans identified as “Non-Serviced” under the column titled “Mortgage Loan Type” with one or more Non-Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loans and no Subordinate Companion Loans in the table titled “Whole Loan Control Notes and Non-Control Notes” below and, after the Servicing Shift Securitization Date, the Servicing Shift Whole Loan.

 

Non-Serviced PSA” means each of the pooling and servicing agreements or trust and servicing agreements, as applicable, identified under the column titled “Non-Serviced PSA/TSA” in the table titled “Whole Loan Control Notes and Non-Control Notes” below.

 

Non-Serviced Securitization Trust” means a securitization trust that is created and governed by a Non-Serviced PSA.

 

Non-Serviced Special Servicer” means, with respect to any Non-Serviced Whole Loan, the special servicer under the related Non-Serviced PSA.

 

Non-Serviced Trustee” means, with respect to any Non-Serviced Whole Loan, the trustee under the related Non-Serviced PSA.

 

Non-Serviced Whole Loan” means each of the Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loans, the Non-Serviced AB Whole Loans and, after the Servicing Shift Securitization Date, the Servicing Shift Whole Loan.

 

Serviced Companion Loan” means each of the Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loans.

 

Serviced Mortgage Loan” means each of the Mortgage Loans identified as “Serviced” under the column titled “Mortgage Loan Type” in the table titled “Whole Loan Control Notes and Non-Control Notes” below and, prior to the Servicing Shift Securitization Date, the Servicing Shift Mortgage Loan.

 

Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan” means each of the Companion Loans identified as “Serviced” (or “Servicing Shift” prior to the Servicing Shift Securitization Date) under the column titled “Mortgage Loan Type” that is pari passu in right of payment with the related Mortgage Loan in the table titled “Whole Loan Control Notes and Non-Control Notes” below.

 

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Serviced Pari Passu Mortgage Loan” means each Mortgage Loan related to a Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan.

 

Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan” means each of the Whole Loans identified as “Serviced” under the column titled “Mortgage Loan Type” with one or more Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loans in the table titled “Whole Loan Control Notes and Non-Control Notes” below and, prior to the Servicing Shift Securitization Date, the Servicing Shift Whole Loan.

 

Serviced Whole Loan” means each of the Whole Loans identified as “Serviced” under the column titled “Mortgage Loan Type” in the table titled “Whole Loan Control Notes and Non-Control Notes” below and, prior to the Servicing Shift Securitization Date, the Servicing Shift Whole Loan.

 

Servicing Shift Mortgage Loan” means each of the Mortgage Loans identified as “Servicing Shift” under the column titled “Mortgage Loan Type” in the table titled “Whole Loan Control Notes and Non-Control Notes” below.

 

Servicing Shift PSA” means, with respect to each Servicing Shift Whole Loan, the pooling and servicing agreement or trust and servicing agreement governing the servicing of each Servicing Shift Whole Loan following the Servicing Shift Securitization Date.

 

Servicing Shift Securitization Date” means, with respect to the Servicing Shift Whole Loan, the closing date of the securitization of the related Controlling Companion Loan.

 

Servicing Shift Whole Loan” means each of the Whole Loans identified as “Servicing Shift” under the column titled “Mortgage Loan Type” in the table titled “Whole Loan Control Notes and Non-Control Notes” below.

 

Subordinate Companion Loan” means with respect to any AB Whole Loan, any related subordinated note not included in the issuing entity, which is generally subordinated in right of payment to the related Mortgage Loan to the extent set forth in the related Co-Lender Agreement.

 

Whole Loan” means each of The Grace Building Whole Loan, the McClellan Business Park Whole Loan, the 32-42 Broadway Whole Loan, the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan, the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan, the 711 Fifth Avenue Whole Loan, the Kings Plaza Whole Loan, 4 West 58th Street Whole Loan, the Redmond Town Center Whole Loan, the Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan, the JW Marriott Nashville Whole Loan, the White Oak Crossing Whole Loan, the Willoughby Commons Whole Loan and The Hub Whole Loan, as the context may require and as applicable.

 

The table below provides certain information with respect to each Mortgage Loan that has a corresponding Companion Loan:

 

Whole Loan Summary

 

Mortgage Loan Name

Mortgage Loan Cut-off Date Balance

% of Initial Pool Balance

Aggregate Pari Passu Companion Loan Cut-off Date Balance

Aggregate Subordinate Companion Loan Cut-off Date Balance

Mortgage Loan Cut-off Date LTV Ratio(1)

Whole Loan Cut-off Date LTV Ratio(2)

Mortgage Loan Underwritten NCF DSCR(1)

Whole Loan Underwritten NCF DSCR(2)

The Grace Building $100,000,000 9.2% $783,000,000 $367,000,000 41.1% 58.1% 4.25x 3.00x
McClellan Business Park $75,000,000 6.9% $283,000,000 $0 60.2% 60.2% 2.90x 2.90x
32-42 Broadway $75,000,000 6.9% $50,000,000 $0 51.4% 51.4% 2.66x 2.66x
MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay $75,000,000 6.9% $1,559,200,000 $1,365,800,000 35.5% 65.2% 4.95x 2.70x
416-420 Kent Avenue $60,000,000 5.5% $156,900,000 $81,100,000 32.4% 44.5% 2.95x 2.15x
711 Fifth Avenue $60,000,000 5.5% $485,000,000 $0 54.5% 54.5% 2.90x 2.90x
Kings Plaza $30,000,000 2.8% $457,000,000 $0 54.1% 54.1% 3.07x 3.07x
4 West 58th Street $30,000,000 2.8% $95,000,000 $0 69.4% 69.4% 1.94x 1.94x
Redmond Town Center $30,000,000 2.8% $71,500,000 $0 67.2% 67.2% 1.79x 1.79x
Cambridge Crossing $25,000,000 2.3% $270,000,000 $140,000,000 40.5% 59.7% 4.05x 2.75x
JW Marriott Nashville $20,000,000 1.8% $165,000,000 $0 61.5% 61.5% 4.17x 4.17x
White Oak Crossing $20,000,000 1.8% $43,375,000 $0 73.1% 73.1% 1.75x 1.75x
Willoughby Commons $20,000,000 1.8% $16,950,000 $0 71.5% 71.5% 1.55x 1.55x
The Hub $19,205,881 1.8% $25,000,000 $0 54.7% 54.7% 3.04x 3.04x

 

 

(1)Calculated including the related Pari Passu Companion Loan(s) but excluding the related Subordinate Companion Loan(s).

(2)Calculated including the related Pari Passu Companion Loan(s) and the related Subordinate Companion Loan(s).

 

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Whole Loan Control Notes and Non-Control Notes

 

Mortgage Loan Mortgage Loan Type Non-Serviced PSA/TSA(1) Note Name Control Note / Non-Control Note Note Type Note Cut-off Date Balance Note Holder
The Grace Building Non-Serviced GRACE 2020-GRCE A-1-1 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $114,900,000 GRACE 2020-GRCE
A-1-2 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $75,000,000 BANA
A-1-3 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $75,000,000 BANA
A-2-1 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $114,900,000 GRACE 2020-GRCE
A-2-2 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $30,000,000 Benchmark 2020-B21
A-2-3 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $30,000,000 Benchmark 2020-B21
A-2-4 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $30,000,000 JPMCB
A-2-5 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $20,000,000 JPMCB
A-2-6 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $20,000,000 JPMCB
A-2-7 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $20,000,000 JPMCB
A-3-1 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $76,600,000 GRACE 2020-GRCE
A-3-2 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $30,000,000 Column
A-3-3 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $30,000,000 Column
A-3-4 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $20,000,000 Column
A-3-5 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $20,000,000 Column
A-4-1 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $76,600,000 GRACE 2020-GRCE
A-4-2 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $40,000,000 Benchmark 2020-B21
A-4-3 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $30,000,000 DBRI
A-4-4 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $20,000,000 DBRI
A-4-5 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $10,000,000 DBRI
B-1 Control Note Subordinate $110,100,000 GRACE 2020-GRCE
B-2 Non-Control Note Subordinate $110,100,000 GRACE 2020-GRCE
B-3 Non-Control Note Subordinate $73,400,000 GRACE 2020-GRCE
B-4 Non-Control Note Subordinate $73,400,000 GRACE 2020-GRCE
McClellan Business Park Servicing Shift NAP(2) A-1 Control Note Pari Passu $90,000,000 WFB(2)
A-2 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $70,000,000 WFB
A-3 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $50,600,000 WFB
A-4 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $20,000,000 WFB
A-5 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $20,000,000 WFB
A-6 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $75,000,000 Benchmark 2020-B21
A-7 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $16,400,000 GSBI
A-8 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $16,000,000 GSBI
32-42 Broadway Serviced NAP A-1 Control Note Pari Passu $75,000,000 Benchmark 2020-B21
A-2 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $50,000,000 CREFI
MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Non-Serviced BX 2020-VIVA A-1 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $268,056 BX 2020-VIVA
A-2 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $134,028 BX 2020-VIVA
A-3 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $134,028 BX 2020-VIVA
A-4 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $134,028 BX 2020-VIVA
A-5 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $317,944 BX 2020-VIV2
A-6 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $158,972 BX 2020-VIV2
A-7 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $158,972 BX 2020-VIV2
A-8 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $158,972 BX 2020-VIV2
A-9 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $400,000 BX 2020-VIV3
A-10 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $200,000 BX 2020-VIV3
A-11 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $200,000 BX 2020-VIV3
A-12 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $200,000 BX 2020-VIV3
A-13-1 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $43,333,333 Benchmark 2020-B18
A-13-2 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $53,333,333 Benchmark 2020-B19
A-13-3 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $459,360,667 CREFI
A-13-4 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $46,666,667 Benchmark 2020-B20
A-13-5 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $50,000,000 Benchmark 2020-B21
A-14-1 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $44,500,000 BBCMS 2020-C8
A-14-2 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $40,000,000 Barclays Bank PLC
A-14-3 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $241,847,000 Barclays Bank PLC
A-15-1 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $21,666,667 Benchmark 2020-B18
A-15-2 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $50,000,000 DBJPM 2020-C9
A-15-3 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $26,666,667 Benchmark 2020-B19
A-15-4 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $23,333,333 Benchmark 2020-B20
A-15-5 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $179,680,333 DBRI
A-15-6 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $25,000,000 Benchmark 2020-B21
A-16-1 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $25,000,000 BBCMS 2020-C8

   

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Mortgage Loan Mortgage Loan Type Non-Serviced PSA/TSA(1) Note Name Control Note / Non-Control Note Note Type Note Cut-off Date Balance Note Holder
      A-16-2 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $301,347,000 SGFC
B-1-A Non-Control Note Subordinate $70,549 BX 2020-VIVA
B-1-B Non-Control Note Subordinate $61,396 BX 2020-VIVA
B-2-A Non-Control Note Subordinate $35,274 BX 2020-VIVA
B-2-B Non-Control Note Subordinate $30,698 BX 2020-VIVA
B-3-A Non-Control Note Subordinate $35,274 BX 2020-VIVA
B-3-B Non-Control Note Subordinate $30,698 BX 2020-VIVA
B-4-A Non-Control Note Subordinate $35,274 BX 2020-VIVA
B-4-B Non-Control Note Subordinate $30,698 BX 2020-VIVA
B-5-A Non-Control Note Subordinate $83,451 BX 2020-VIV2
B-5-B Non-Control Note Subordinate $149,658,604 BX 2020-VIV2
B-6-A Non-Control Note Subordinate $41,726 BX 2020-VIV2
B-6-B Non-Control Note Subordinate $74,829,302 BX 2020-VIV2
B-7-A Non-Control Note Subordinate $41,726 BX 2020-VIV2
B-7-B Non-Control Note Subordinate $74,829,302 BX 2020-VIV2
B-8-A Non-Control Note Subordinate $41,726 BX 2020-VIV2
B-8-B Non-Control Note Subordinate $74,829,302 BX 2020-VIV2
B-9-A Non-Control Note Subordinate $171,886,000 BX 2020-VIV3
B-10-A Non-Control Note Subordinate $85,943,000 BX 2020-VIV3
B-11-A Non-Control Note Subordinate $85,943,000 BX 2020-VIV3
B-12-A Non-Control Note Subordinate $85,943,000 BX 2020-VIV3
C-1 Control Note(3) Subordinate $224,560,000 BX 2020-VIVA(3)
C-2 Non-Control Note Subordinate $112,280,000 BX 2020-VIVA
C-3 Non-Control Note Subordinate $112,280,000 BX 2020-VIVA
C-4 Non-Control Note Subordinate $112,280,000 BX 2020-VIVA
416-420 Kent Avenue Non-Serviced (4) A-1 Control Note Pari Passu $156,900,000 (4)
A-2 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $60,000,000 Benchmark 2020-B21
B Non-Control Note Subordinate $81,100,000 (4)
711 Fifth Avenue Non-Serviced GSMS 2020-GC47 A-1-1 Control Note Pari Passu $50,000,000 GSMS 2020-GC47
A-1-2 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $60,000,000 Benchmark 2020-B21
A-1-3 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $50,000,000 GSBI
A-1-4 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $40,000,000 GSBI
A-1-5-A Non-Control Note Pari Passu $25,000,000 GSBI
A-1-5-B Non-Control Note Pari Passu $15,000,000 Benchmark 2020-B20
A-1-5-C Non-Control Note Pari Passu $5,000,000 GSBI
A-1-6 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $20,000,000 JPMDB 2020-COR7
A-1-7 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $20,000,000 JPMDB 2020-COR7
A-1-8 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $20,000,000 Benchmark 2020-B18
A-1-9 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $20,000,000 Benchmark 2020-B18
A-1-10 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $12,500,000 GSMS 2020-GC47
A-1-11 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $10,000,000 DBJPM 2020-C9
A-1-12 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $10,000,000 DBJPM 2020-C9
A-1-13 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $5,000,000 Benchmark 2020-B18
A-1-14 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $5,000,000 DBJPM 2020-C9
A-1-15 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $10,000,000 Benchmark 2020-B19
A-1-16 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $2,500,000 GSBI
A-1-17 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $1,500,000 GSBI
A-2-1 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $60,000,000 BANK 2020-BNK28
A-2-2 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $43,000,000 BANK 2020-BNK27
A-2-3-A Non-Control Note Pari Passu $25,500,000 BANA
A-2-3-B Non-Control Note Pari Passu $15,000,000 BANA
A-2-4 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $20,000,000 BBCMS 2020-C8
Kings Plaza Non-Serviced Benchmark 2020-B17 A-1-1-A Control Note Pari Passu $32,000,000 Benchmark 2020-B17
A-1-1-B-1 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $20,000,000 DBJPM 2020-C9
A-1-1-B-2 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $14,108,108 Benchmark 2020-B18
A-1-2 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $50,000,000 Benchmark 2020-B16
A-1-3 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $30,000,000 Benchmark 2020-IG1
A-1-4 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $25,000,000 Benchmark 2020-IG1
A-2-1 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $60,000,000 BBCMS 2020-C6
A-2-2-A Non-Control Note Pari Passu $30,000,000 Benchmark 2020-B21
A-2-2-B Non-Control Note Pari Passu $20,000,000 SGFC
A-2-3 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $35,000,000 SGFC
A-2-4 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $12,945,946 SGFC
A-3-1 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $50,000,000 SGFC
A-3-2 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $50,000,000 BANK 2020-BNK25

 

 

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Mortgage Loan Mortgage Loan Type Non-Serviced PSA/TSA(1) Note Name Control Note / Non-Control Note Note Type Note Cut-off Date Balance Note Holder
      A-3-3 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $32,945,946 WFCM 2020-C55
A-3-4 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $25,000,000 SGFC
4 West 58th Street Non-Serviced Benchmark 2020-B20 A-1 Control Note Pari Passu $62,500,000 Benchmark 2020-B20
A-2 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $30,000,000 Benchmark 2020-B21
A-3 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $20,000,000 JPMCB
A-4 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $12,500,000 JPMCB
Redmond Tower Center Non-Serviced Benchmark 2020-B19 A-1-1 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $5,000,000 Benchmark 2020-B19
A-1-2-1 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $5,000,000 Benchmark 2020-B21
A-1-2-2-1 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $5,000,000 Benchmark 2020-B21
A-1-2-2-2 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $11,500,000 CREFI
A-2 Control Note Pari Passu $25,000,000 Benchmark 2020-B19
A-3-1 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $5,000,000 Benchmark 2020-B20
A-3-2 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $20,000,000 Benchmark 2020-B21
A-4 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $25,000,000 Benchmark 2020-B20
Cambridge Crossing Non-Serviced COMM 2020-CX A-1 Non-Control Note Pari Passu 220,000,000 COMM 2020-CX
A-2 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $25,000,000 Benchmark 2020-B21
A-3 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $20,000,000 COMM 2020-CX
A-4 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $20,000,000 COMM 2020-CX
A-5 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $10,000,000 COMM 2020-CX
B Control Note Subordinate $140,000,000 COMM 2020-CX
JW Marriott Nashville Servicing Shift NAP(5) A-1 Control Note Pari Passu $50,000,000 GSBI(5)
A-2 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $40,000,000 GSBI
A-3 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $25,000,000 GSBI
A-4 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $20,000,000 BMARK 2020-B21
A-5 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $20,000,000 GSBI
A-6 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $10,000,000 GSBI
A-7 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $10,000,000 GSBI
A-8 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $5,000,000 GSBI
A-9 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $5,000,000 GSBI
White Oak Crossing Non-Serviced CGCMT 2020-GC46 A-1 Control Note Pari Passu $32,000,000 CGCMT 2020-GC46
A-2 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $20,000,000 BMARK 2020-B21
A-3 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $6,000,000 GSBI
A-4 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $5,375,000 GSBI
Willoughby Commons Serviced NAP A-1 Control Pari Passu $20,000,000 BMARK 2020-B21
A-2 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $8,950,000 GSBI
A-3 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $8,000,000 GSBI
The Hub Non-Serviced Benchmark 2020-B20 A-1 Control Note Pari Passu $25,000,000 BMARK 2020-B20
A-2 Non-Control Note Pari Passu $19,205,881 BMARK 2020-B21

 

 

(1)The identification of a “Non-Serviced PSA/TSA” above indicates that we have identified a securitization trust that has closed or priced or as to which a preliminary prospectus or final prospectus has printed and that has included, or is expected to include, the related controlling note for such whole loan.

(2)From and after the related Servicing Shift Securitization Date, the McClellan Business Park Mortgage Loan will be serviced pursuant to the Servicing Shift PSA entered into in connection with the securitization of the A-1 Controlling Companion Loan.

(3)The initial controlling note is Note C-1, so long as no related control appraisal period with respect to Note C-1 and the related pari passu C notes has occurred and is continuing. If and for so long as a control appraisal period has occurred and is continuing, then the controlling note will be as described under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—The Non-Serviced AB Whole Loans—The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan“.

(4)The controlling Note A-1 is currently held by CREFI and is expected to be included in a securitization transaction on or before the Closing Date.

(5)From and after the related Servicing Shift Securitization Date, the JW Marriott Nashville Mortgage Loan will be serviced pursuant to the Servicing Shift PSA entered into in connection with the securitization of the A-1 Controlling Companion Loan.

 

The Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loans

 

The Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loans will be serviced pursuant to the PSA in accordance with the terms of the PSA and the related Co-Lender Agreement. None of the master servicer, the special servicer or the trustee will be required to make a monthly payment advance on any Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan, but the master servicer or the trustee, as applicable, will be required to (and the special servicer, at its option in emergency situations, may) make Property Protection Advances in respect of the Serviced Pari

 

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Passu Whole Loans unless such advancing party (or, even if it is not the advancing party, the special servicer) determines that such a Property Protection Advance would be a Nonrecoverable Advance.

 

Each Servicing Shift Whole Loan will be serviced pursuant to the PSA (and, accordingly, will be a Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan) prior to the related Servicing Shift Securitization Date, after which such Whole Loan will be serviced pursuant to the related Non-Serviced PSA (and, accordingly, will be a Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan). With respect to each Servicing Shift Whole Loan, the discussion under this section only applies to the period prior to the related Servicing Shift Securitization Date.

 

Co-Lender Agreement

 

The Co-Lender Agreement related to each Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan provides that:

 

The promissory notes comprising such Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan (and consequently, the related Serviced Mortgage Loan and each related Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan) are of equal priority with each other and none of such promissory notes (or mortgage loans) will have priority or preference over any other such promissory note (or mortgage loan).

 

All payments, proceeds and other recoveries on the Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan will be applied to the promissory notes comprising such Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan on a pro rata and pari passu basis (subject, in each case, to (a) the allocation of certain amounts to escrows and reserves, certain repairs or restorations or payments to the applicable borrower required by the Mortgage Loan documents and (b) certain payment and reimbursement rights of the parties to the PSA, in accordance with the terms of the PSA).

 

The transfer of up to 49% of the beneficial interest of a promissory note comprising the Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan is generally permitted. The transfer of more than 49% of the beneficial interest of any such promissory note is generally prohibited unless (i) the transferee is a large institutional lender or investment fund (other than, without the consent of the non-transferring noteholder or a rating agency, as applicable, a related borrower or an affiliate thereof) that satisfies minimum net worth and/or experience requirements or certain securitization vehicles that satisfy certain ratings and other requirements or (ii)(a) each non-transferring holder has consented to such transfer (which consent may not be unreasonably withheld), and (b) if any such non-transferring holder’s interest in the related Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan is held in a securitization, a rating agency communication is provided to each applicable rating agency (or, in certain cases, a rating agency confirmation is obtained from each applicable rating agency). The foregoing restrictions do not apply to a sale of the related Serviced Mortgage Loan together with the related Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loans in accordance with the terms of the PSA.

 

With respect to each Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan, certain costs, fees and expenses (such as a pro rata share of a Property Protection Advance) allocable to a related Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan may be paid or reimbursed out of payments and other collections on the Mortgage Pool, subject to the issuing entity’s right to reimbursement from future payments and other collections on such Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan or from general collections with respect to any securitization of such Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan.

 

Control Rights with respect to Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loans Other than the Servicing Shift Whole Loans

 

With respect to any Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan (other than the Servicing Shift Whole Loans), the related Control Note will be included in the issuing entity, and the Directing Holder will have certain consent rights (if no Control Termination Event is continuing) and consultation rights (during a Control Termination Event, but while no Consultation Termination Event is continuing) with respect to such Whole Loan as described under “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—The Directing Holder”.

 

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Control Rights with respect to the Servicing Shift Whole Loans

 

With respect to each Servicing Shift Whole Loan prior to the related Servicing Shift Securitization Date, the related Control Note will be held as of the Closing Date by the Controlling Holder listed in the table titled “Whole Loan Control Notes and Non-Control Notes” above under “—General”. The related Controlling Holder will be entitled (i) to direct the servicing of such Whole Loan in a manner that is substantially similar to the rights of the Directing Holder appointed by the Controlling Class pursuant to the PSA, (ii) to consent to certain servicing decisions in respect of such Whole Loan and actions set forth in a related asset status report and (iii) to replace the special servicer with respect to such Whole Loan with or without cause; provided that with respect to the related Servicing Shift Whole Loan, in general, neither the related borrower nor an affiliate thereof will be entitled to exercise the rights of such “Controlling Holder” under the related Co-Lender Agreement.

 

Certain Rights of each Non-Controlling Holder

 

With respect to each Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan, the holder of any related Non-Control Note (or if such Non-Control Note has been securitized, the directing holder (or equivalent party) with respect to such securitization or other designated party under the related pooling and servicing agreement) will be entitled to certain consent and consultation rights described below; provided that if such party or its representative is (or is an affiliate of) the related borrower or if all or a specified portion of the subject Non-Control Note is held by the borrower or an affiliate thereof, such party will not be entitled to exercise the right of a Non-Controlling Holder, and/or there will be deemed to be no such Non-Controlling Holder under the related Co-Lender Agreement with respect to such Non-Control Note.  With respect to each Servicing Shift Whole Loan, a related Non-Control Note will be included in the issuing entity, and, prior to the related Servicing Shift Securitization Date, pursuant to the PSA, the Controlling Class Representative appointed by the Controlling Class, for so long as no Consultation Termination Event is continuing, or the special servicer (consistent with the Servicing Standard), during the continuance of a Consultation Termination Event, will be entitled to exercise the consultation rights, if any, of the Non-Controlling Holder under the related Co-Lender Agreement.

 

The master servicer or the special servicer, as the case may be, will be required to (i) provide each Non-Controlling Holder or its representative copies of any notice, information and report that it is required to provide to the Directing Holder with respect to the implementation of any recommended actions outlined in an Asset Status Report relating to such Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan or any proposed action to be taken in respect of a Major Decision with respect to such Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan (for this purpose, without regard to whether such items are actually required to be provided to the Directing Holder due to the occurrence of a Control Termination Event or Consultation Termination Event) and (ii) use reasonable efforts to consult each Non-Controlling Holder or its representative on a strictly non-binding basis (to the extent such party requests consultation after having received the aforementioned notices, information and reports) with respect to any such recommended actions outlined in an Asset Status Report by the special servicer or any proposed action to be taken by the special servicer in respect of such Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan that constitutes a Major Decision, and consider on a non-binding basis alternative actions recommended by such Non-Controlling Holder.

 

Such consultation right will generally expire ten business days (or, in certain cases, with respect to an “acceptable insurance default”, 30 days) after the delivery to such Non-Controlling Holder of written notice of a proposed action (together with copies of the notices, information and reports required to be delivered thereto) (unless the special servicer proposes a new course of action that is materially different from the action previously proposed, in which case such ten business day (or 30-day) period will be deemed to begin anew).  In no event will the special servicer be obligated to follow or take any alternative actions recommended by any Non-Controlling Holder (or its representative). In addition, if the special servicer determines that immediate action is necessary to protect the interests of the holders of the promissory notes comprising a Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan, it may take, in accordance with the Servicing Standard, any action constituting a Major Decision with respect to such Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan or any action set forth in any applicable Asset Status Report before the expiration of the aforementioned ten business day period.

 

 

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In addition to the aforementioned consultation right, each Non-Controlling Holder will have the right to attend annual meetings (which may be held telephonically) with the master servicer or  special servicer, as applicable, upon reasonable notice and at times reasonably acceptable to the master servicer or  special servicer, as applicable, in which servicing issues related to the related Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan are discussed.

 

If a Servicer Termination Event has occurred with respect to the special servicer that affects a Non-Controlling Holder, such Non-Controlling Holder will have the right to direct the trustee to terminate the special servicer under the PSA solely with respect to the related Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan, other than with respect to any rights such special servicer may have as a Certificateholder, entitlements to amounts payable to such special servicer at the time of termination, entitlements to indemnification amounts and any other entitlements of the terminated party that survive the termination.

 

Sale of Defaulted Mortgage Loan

 

If any Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan becomes a Defaulted Loan, and if the special servicer decides to sell the related Serviced Pari Passu Mortgage Loan, the special servicer will be required to sell such Serviced Pari Passu Mortgage Loan and each related Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan together as interests evidencing one whole loan.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, the special servicer will not be permitted to sell a Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan without the consent of each Non-Controlling Holder (provided that such consent will not be required if the related Non-Controlling Holder is a borrower or an affiliate thereof) unless special servicer has delivered to such holder (a) at least 15 business days prior written notice of any decision to attempt to sell the related Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan, (b) at least ten days prior to the proposed sale date, a copy of each bid package (together with any material amendments to such bid packages) received by the special servicer in connection with any such proposed sale, a copy of the most recent appraisal and certain other supplementary documents (if requested by such Non-Controlling Holder), and (c) until the sale is completed, and a reasonable period (but no less time than is afforded to other offerors and the Directing Holder) prior to the proposed sale date, all information and documents being provided to offerors or otherwise approved by the master servicer or special servicer in connection with the proposed sale.

 

The Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loans

 

Each Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan will be serviced pursuant to the related Non-Serviced PSA in accordance with the terms of such Non-Serviced PSA and the related Co-Lender Agreement.  No Non-Serviced Master Servicer, Non-Serviced Special Servicer or Non-Serviced Trustee will be required to make monthly payment advances on a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, but the related Non-Serviced Master Servicer or Non-Serviced Trustee, as applicable, will be required to (and the Non-Serviced Special Servicer, at its option in certain cases, may) make property protection advances (or equivalent term) in respect of the related Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan in accordance with the terms of the related Non-Serviced PSA unless such advancing party (or, in certain cases, the related Non-Serviced Special Servicer, even if it is not the advancing party) determines that such a property protection advance (or equivalent term) would be a nonrecoverable advance.  Monthly payment advances on each Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan will be made by the master servicer or the trustee, as applicable, to the extent provided under the PSA.  None of the master servicer, the special servicer or the trustee will be obligated to make property protection advances (or equivalent term) with respect to a Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan.  See “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Servicing of the Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans” for a description of the material servicing terms of the Non-Serviced PSAs.

 

With respect to the Servicing Shift Whole Loans, the discussion under this “—The Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loans” section only applies to the period on or after the related Servicing Shift Securitization Date.

 

 

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Co-Lender Agreement

 

The Co-Lender Agreement related to each Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan provides that:

 

 

The promissory notes comprising such Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan (and consequently, the related Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan and each related Non-Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan) are of equal priority with each other and none of such promissory notes (or mortgage loans) will have priority or preference over any other such promissory note (or mortgage loan).

 

 

All payments, proceeds and other recoveries on the Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan will be applied to the promissory notes comprising such Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan on a pro rata and pari passu basis (subject, in each case, to (a) the allocation of certain amounts to escrows and reserves, certain repairs or restorations or payments to the applicable borrower required by the Mortgage Loan documents and (b) certain payment and reimbursement rights of the parties to the related Non-Serviced PSA, in accordance with the terms of the related Non-Serviced PSA).

 

 

The transfer of up to 49% of the beneficial interest of a promissory note comprising the Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan is generally permitted.  The transfer of more than 49% of the beneficial interest of any such promissory note is generally prohibited unless (i) the transferee is a large institutional lender or investment fund (other than, without the consent of the non-transferring noteholder or a rating agency, as applicable, a related borrower or an affiliate thereof) that satisfies minimum net worth and/or experience requirements or certain securitization vehicles that satisfy certain ratings and other requirements or (ii)(a) each non-transferring holder has consented to such transfer (which consent may not be unreasonably withheld), and (b) if any such non-transferring holder’s interest in the related Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan is held in a securitization, a rating agency communication is provided to each applicable rating agency (or, in certain cases, a rating agency confirmation is obtained from each applicable rating agency).  The foregoing restrictions do not apply to a sale of the related Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan together with the related Non-Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loans in accordance with the terms of the related Non-Serviced PSA.

 

 

Any losses, liabilities, claims, fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with a Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan that are not otherwise paid out of collections on such Whole Loan may, to the extent allocable to the related Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, be payable or reimbursable out of general collections on the mortgage pool for this securitization.

 

Control Rights

 

With respect to each Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan (other than each Servicing Shift Whole Loan on or after the Servicing Shift Securitization Date), the related Control Note will be held as of the Closing Date by the Controlling Holder listed in the table titled “Whole Loan Control Notes and Non-Control Notes” above under “—General”.  The related Controlling Holder (or a designated representative) will be entitled to (i) direct the servicing of such Whole Loan in a manner that is substantially similar to the rights of the directing holder (or equivalent party) under the related Non-Serviced PSA, (ii) consent to certain servicing decisions in respect of such Whole Loan and actions set forth in a related asset status report and (iii) replace the special servicer with respect to such Whole Loan with or without cause; provided that with respect to each Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan, if such holder (or its designated representative) is (or is an affiliate of) the related borrower or if all or a specified portion of the subject Control Note is held by the borrower or an affiliate thereof, such party will not be entitled to exercise the rights of the “Controlling Holder”, and/or there will be deemed to be no such “Controlling Holder” under the related Co-Lender Agreement.

 

 

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Certain Rights of each Non-Controlling Holder

 

With respect to any Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan, the holder of any related Non-Control Note (or if such Non-Control Note has been securitized, the directing holder (or equivalent party)) with respect to such securitization (or other designated party under the related Non-Serviced PSA) will be entitled to certain consent and consultation rights described below; provided that if such party or its representative is (or is an affiliate of) the related borrower or if all or a specified portion of the subject Non-Control Note is held by the borrower or an affiliate thereof, such party will not be entitled to exercise the rights of a Non-Controlling Holder, and/or there will be deemed to be no “Non-Controlling Holder” with respect to such Non-Control Note under the related Co-Lender Agreement.  With respect to each Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan (including each Servicing Shift Whole Loan on and after the applicable Servicing Shift Securitization Date), one or more related Non-Control Notes will be included in the issuing entity, and the Controlling Class Representative, if no Consultation Termination Event is continuing, or the special servicer (consistent with the Servicing Standard), following the occurrence and during the continuance of a Consultation Termination Event will be entitled to exercise the consent or consultation rights described below.

 

With respect to any Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan, the related Non-Serviced Special Servicer or Non-Serviced Master Servicer, as applicable, pursuant to the related Co-Lender Agreement, will be required to (i) provide each Non-Controlling Holder or its representative copies of any notice, information and report that it is required to provide to the related Non-Serviced Directing Holder under the related Non-Serviced PSA with respect to the implementation of any recommended actions outlined in an asset status report relating to the related Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan or any proposed action to be taken in respect of a major decision under the related Non-Serviced PSA with respect to such Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan (for this purpose, without regard to whether such items are actually required to be provided to the related Non-Serviced Directing Holder due to the occurrence and continuance of a “control termination event” or a “consultation termination event” (or analogous concepts) under such Non-Serviced PSA) and (ii) consult (or to use reasonable efforts to consult) each Non-Controlling Holder or its representative on a strictly non-binding basis (to the extent such party requests consultation after having received the aforementioned notices, information and reports) with respect to any such recommended actions outlined in an asset status report by such Non-Serviced Special Servicer or Non-Serviced Master Servicer or any proposed action to be taken by such Non-Serviced Special Servicer or Non-Serviced Master Servicer, as applicable, in respect of the applicable major decision.  

 

Such consultation right will generally expire ten business days (or, in certain cases, with respect to an “acceptable insurance default”, 30 days) after the delivery to such Non-Controlling Holder of written notice of a proposed action (together with copies of the notices, information and reports required to be delivered thereto), whether or not such Non-Controlling Holder has responded within such period (unless the related Non-Serviced Special Servicer or Non-Serviced Master Servicer, as applicable, proposes a new course of action that is materially different from the action previously proposed, in which case such ten business day (or 30-day) period will be deemed to begin anew).  In no event will the related Non-Serviced Special Servicer or Non-Serviced Master Servicer, as applicable, be obligated to follow or take any alternative actions recommended by any Non-Controlling Holder (or its representative).

 

If the related Non-Serviced Special Servicer or Non-Serviced Master Servicer, as applicable, determines that immediate action is necessary to protect the interests of the holders of the promissory notes comprising a Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan, it may take, in accordance with the servicing standard under the related Non-Serviced PSA, any action constituting a major decision with respect to such Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan or any action set forth in any applicable asset status report before the expiration of the aforementioned ten business day period.

 

In addition to the aforementioned consultation right, each Non-Controlling Holder will have the right to annual meetings (which may be held telephonically) with the related Non-Serviced Master Servicer or the related Non-Serviced Special Servicer, as applicable, upon reasonable notice and at times reasonably acceptable to such Non-Serviced Master Servicer or Non-Serviced Special Servicer, as applicable, in which servicing issues related to the related Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan are discussed.

 

 

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If a special servicer termination event (or analogous term) under the related Non-Serviced PSA has occurred that affects a Non-Controlling Holder, such Non-Controlling Holder will have the right to direct the related Non-Serviced Trustee to terminate the related Non-Serviced Special Servicer under such Non-Serviced PSA solely with respect to the related Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan, other than with respect to any rights such Non-Serviced Special Servicer may have as a certificateholder under such Non-Serviced PSA, entitlements to amounts payable to such Non-Serviced Special Servicer at the time of termination, entitlements to indemnification amounts and any other entitlements of the terminated party that survive the termination. 

 

Custody of the Mortgage File

 

The related Non-Serviced Custodian is expected to be the custodian of the mortgage file with respect to each Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan (other than any promissory notes not contributed to the related Non-Serviced Securitization Trust).

 

Sale of Defaulted Mortgage Loan

 

If any Non-Serviced Whole Loan becomes a defaulted mortgage loan, and if the related Non-Serviced Special Servicer decides to sell the related Control Note contributed to securitization trust created pursuant to the related Non-Serviced PSA, such Non-Serviced Special Servicer will be required to sell the related Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan and each Non-Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan together as interests evidencing one whole loan.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, the related Non-Serviced Special Servicer will not be permitted to sell a Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan without the consent of each Non-Controlling Holder (or its representative under the related pooling and servicing agreement) (except, in certain cases, if the Non-Controlling Holder is the borrower or an affiliate of the borrower) unless it has delivered to such holder (a) at least 15 business days prior written notice of any decision to attempt to sell the related Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan, (b) at least ten days prior to the proposed sale date, a copy of each bid package (together with any material amendments to such bid packages) received by the related Non-Serviced Special Servicer in connection with any such proposed sale, a copy of the most recent appraisal and certain other supplementary documents (if requested by such Non-Controlling Holder), and (c) until the sale is completed, and a reasonable period (but no less time than is afforded to other offerors and the applicable Non-Serviced Directing Holder) prior to the proposed sale date, all information and documents being provided to offerors or otherwise approved by the related Non-Serviced Master Servicer or Non-Serviced Special Servicer in connection with the proposed sale.

 

The Non-Serviced AB Whole Loans

 

The Grace Building Whole Loan

 

General

 

The Grace Building Mortgage Loan (9.2%) is part of a split loan structure comprised of twenty (20) senior promissory notes and four (4) subordinate promissory notes, each of which is secured by the same mortgage instrument on the same underlying Mortgaged Property, with an aggregate initial principal balance of $1,250,000,000.  Three of the senior promissory notes, designated A-2-2, A-2-3, and A-4-2, with an initial principal balance of $100,000,000 (“The Grace Building Mortgage Loan”), will be deposited into this securitization.  The Grace Building Whole Loan (as defined below) is evidenced by (i) The Grace Building Mortgage Loan, (ii) four (4) senior promissory notes, designated as A-1-1, A-2-1, A-3-1, A-4-1 (“The Grace Building Standalone Companion Loans”), (iii) thirteen (13) senior promissory notes, designated as Notes A-1-2, A-1-3, A-2-4, A-2-5, A-2-6, A-2-7, A-3-2, A-3-3, A-3-4, A-3-5, A-4-3, A-4-4, and A-4-5 (together with The Grace Building Standalone Companion Loans, “The Grace Building Pari Passu Companion Loans”), which have an aggregate initial principal balance of $783,000,000; and (iv) four (4) subordinate promissory notes, designated as Notes B-1, B-2, B-3, and B-4 (“The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans”; and, together with The Grace Building Pari Passu Companion Loans, the “The Grace Building Companion Loans”), with an initial principal balance of $367,000,000.

 

 

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The Grace Building Mortgage Loan, The Grace Building Pari Passu Companion Loans and The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans are referred to herein, collectively, as “The Grace Building Whole Loan”.  The Grace Building Pari Passu Companion Loans are generally pari passu in right of payment with each other and with The Grace Building Mortgage Loan.  The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans are generally subordinate in right of payment with respect to The Grace Building Mortgage Loan and The Grace Building Pari Passu Companion Loans. Only The Grace Building Mortgage Loan is included in the issuing entity.

 

The rights of the holders of the promissory notes evidencing The Grace Building Whole Loan are subject to an Co-Lender Agreement (“The Grace Building Co-Lender Agreement”).  The following summaries describe certain provisions of The Grace Building Co-Lender Agreement.

 

Servicing

 

The Grace Building Whole Loan (including The Grace Building Mortgage Loan) and any related REO Property will be serviced and administered by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as master servicer (“The Grace Building Servicer”) and, if necessary, Situs Holdings, LLC, as special servicer (“The Grace Building Special Servicer”), pursuant to the GRACE 2020-GRCE TSA, in the manner described in “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Servicing of the Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans”, but subject to the terms of The Grace Building Co-Lender Agreement.

 

Application of Payments

 

If no (i) event of default with respect to an obligation of The Grace Building Whole Loan borrower to pay money due under The Grace Building Whole Loan or (ii) non-monetary event of default pursuant to which The Grace Building Whole Loan becomes a specially serviced mortgage loan (a “The Grace Building Triggering Event of Default”) has occurred or if a The Grace Building Triggering Event of Default has occurred but is no longer continuing, then all amounts tendered by The Grace Building Whole Loan borrower (net of certain amounts payable or reimbursable to The Grace Building Servicer or The Grace Building Special Servicer, as applicable) will be distributed as follows:

 

(i)   first, (a) initially, to The Grace Building Companion Loans and the issuing entity, as the holder of The Grace Building Mortgage Loan (or The Grace Building Servicer or the trustee under the GRACE 2020-GRCE TSA (“The Grace Building Trustee”)), on a pro rata and pari passu basis (based on their respective outstanding principal balances), up to the amount of any nonrecoverable property protection advances (or in the case of the master servicer, if applicable, its pro rata share of any nonrecoverable property advances previously reimbursed to The Grace Building Servicer or The Grace Building Trustee from general collections of the issuing entity) that remain unreimbursed (together with interest thereon at the applicable advance rate), (b) then, to the holders of The Grace Building Pari Passu Companion Loans and the issuing entity, as holder of The Grace Building Mortgage Loan (or The Grace Building Servicer or The Grace Building Trustee and, if applicable, the master servicer), on a pro rata and pari passu basis (based on their respective outstanding principal balances), up to the amount of any nonrecoverable P&I Advances, as applicable, that remain unreimbursed (together with interest thereon at the applicable advance rate), (c) then, to the holder of The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans (or The Grace Building Servicer or The Grace Building Trustee), on a pro rata and pari passu basis (based on their respective outstanding principal balances), up to the amount of any nonrecoverable P&I Advances that remain unreimbursed (together thereon at the applicable advance rate), and (d) finally, on a pro rata and pari passu basis (based on the aggregate outstanding principal balance of The Grace Building Standalone Companion Loans), to the holder of The Grace Building Standalone Companion Loans (or The Grace Building Servicer or The Grace Building Trustee), up to the amount of any nonrecoverable administrative advances that remain unreimbursed (together with interest thereon at the applicable advance rate);

 

(ii)  second, to the holder of The Grace Building Standalone Companion Loans (or The Grace Building Servicer, The Grace Building Special Servicer or The Grace Building Trustee, as applicable), on a pro rata and pari passu basis (based on the unreimbursed amount of costs paid or

 

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payable), up to the amount of any unreimbursed costs paid or any costs currently payable or paid or advanced by the holder of such The Grace Building Standalone Companion Loans (or The Grace Building Servicer, The Grace Building Special Servicer or The Grace Building Trustee, as applicable), with respect to The Grace Building Whole Loan, including, without limitation, unreimbursed property protection advances and administrative advances and interest thereon at the applicable advance rate, to the extent such costs, property protection advances and administrative advances and interest thereon are then payable or reimbursable under the GRACE 2020-GRCE TSA;

 

(iii)     third, (a) initially, to the holders of The Grace Building Whole Loan (or The Grace Building Servicer), the applicable accrued and unpaid servicing fee (without duplication of any portion of the servicing fee paid by the related borrower), as the case may be, and (B) then, to the holders of The Grace Building Whole Loan (or The Grace Building Special Servicer), any special servicing fees, any work-out fees and liquidation fees earned by it with respect to The Grace Building Whole Loan under the GRACE 2020-GRCE TSA;

 

(iv)     fourth, pari passu to the holders of The Grace Building Pari Passu Companion Loans and to the issuing entity, as holder of The Grace Building Mortgage Loan, up to an amount equal to the accrued and unpaid interest on the related principal balance at the related interest rate on The Grace Building Pari Passu Companion Loans and The Grace Building Mortgage Loan, net of the related servicing fee rate, with the aggregate amount so payable to be allocated between the holders of The Grace Building Pari Passu Companion Loans and the issuing entity, as holder of The Grace Building Mortgage Loan on a pro rata basis according to the amount of accrued and unpaid interest due to the holders of The Grace Building Pari Passu Companion Loans and the issuing entity, as holder of The Grace Building Mortgage Loan;

 

(v)     fifth, pari passu, in respect of principal, to the holders of The Grace Building Pari Passu Companion Loans and the issuing entity, as holder of The Grace Building Mortgage Loan, all payments and prepayments of amounts allocable to the reduction of the principal balance of The Grace Building Whole Loan in accordance with the Grace Building Whole Loan documents until the principal balances of The Grace Building Pari Passu Companion Loans and The Grace Building Mortgage Loan have been reduced to zero, with the aggregate amount so payable to be allocated between the holders of The Grace Building Pari Passu Companion Loans and the issuing entity, as holder of The Grace Building Mortgage Loan, on a pro rata basis (based on their respective outstanding principal balances);

 

(vi)     sixth, if the proceeds of any foreclosure sale or any liquidation of The Grace Building Whole Loan or The Grace Building Mortgaged Property exceed the amounts required to be applied in accordance with the foregoing clauses (i)-(v), pari passu to the holders of The Grace Building Pari Passu Companion Loans and the issuing entity, as holder of The Grace Building Mortgage Loan, in each case, in an amount equal to the aggregate of unreimbursed realized losses previously allocated to such The Grace Building Pari Passu Companion Loans and The Grace Building Mortgage Loan, plus interest thereon at the related Note interest rate minus the servicing fee, with the aggregate amount so payable to be allocated between the holders of The Grace Building Pari Passu Companion Loans and the issuing entity, as holder of The Grace Building Mortgage Loan, on a pro rata basis according to the amount of Realized Losses previously allocated to the holders of The Grace Building Pari Passu Companion Loans and the issuing entity, as holder of The Grace Building Mortgage Loan;

 

(vii)    seventh, to the holder of The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans, which, if any, are no longer included in the GRACE 2020-GRCE securitization (or any servicer or trustee, as applicable), on a pro rata and pari passu basis (based on the unreimbursed amount of costs paid or payable), up to the amount of any unreimbursed costs paid or any costs currently payable or paid or advanced by such holder of The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans (or The Grace Building Servicer or The Grace Building Trustee), with respect to The Grace Building Whole Loan, including, without limitation, unreimbursed property protection advances and administrative advances and interest thereon at the applicable advance rate, to the extent such costs, property

 

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protection advances and administrative advances and interest thereon are then payable or reimbursable under the GRACE 2020-GRCE TSA;

 

(viii)   eighth, pari passu, to the holder of The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans, up to an amount equal to the accrued and unpaid interest on the related principal balance at the related interest rate on such The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans, net of the servicing fee rate, with the aggregate amount so payable to be allocated between the holders of The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans on a pro rata basis according to the amount of accrued and unpaid interest due to each such holder of The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans;

 

(ix)     ninth, pari passu, in respect of principal to the holder of The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans, all payments and prepayments of amounts allocable to the reduction of the principal balance of The Grace Building Whole Loan in accordance with The Grace Building Whole Loan documents until the principal balances of The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans have been reduced to zero, with the aggregate amount so payable to be allocated between the holders of The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans on a pro rata basis (based on their respective outstanding note principal balance);

 

(x)     tenth, if the proceeds of any foreclosure sale or any liquidation of The Grace Building Whole Loan or The Grace Building Mortgaged Property exceed the amounts required to be applied in accordance with the foregoing clauses (i)-(ix), pari passu, to the holder of The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans, in an amount equal to the aggregate of unreimbursed realized losses previously allocated to the holder of The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans, plus interest thereon at the related Note interest rate minus the servicing fee, with the aggregate amount so payable to be allocated between the holders of The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans on a pro rata basis according to the amount of realized losses previously allocated to each such holder of The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans;

 

(xi)     eleventh, pro rata and pari passu, to the holders of The Grace Building Pari Passu Companion Loans and to the issuing entity, as holder of The Grace Building Mortgage Loan, any prepayment charge, to the extent actually paid by The Grace Building borrower and allocable to any prepayment of The Grace Building Pari Passu Companion Loans and The Grace Building Mortgage Loan under The Grace Building Whole Loan documents pro rata based on the Prepayment Charge Entitlement of such Senior Note, with the aggregate amount so payable to be allocated between the holders of The Grace Building Pari Passu Companion Loans and to the issuing entity, as holder of The Grace Building Mortgage Loan, according to the respective amounts due to them under this clause (xi);

 

(xii)    twelfth, pro rata and pari passu, to the holder of The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans, any prepayment charge, to the extent actually paid by The Grace Building borrower and allocable to any prepayment of The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans under The Grace Building Whole Loan documents pro rata based on the Prepayment Charge Entitlement of such holder of The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans, with the aggregate amount so payable to be allocated between the holders of The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans according to the respective amounts due to them under this clause (xii);

 

(xiii)   thirteenth, any interest accrued at the default rate on the principal balance to the extent such default interest amount is (a) actually paid by The Grace Building borrower, (b) in excess of interest accrued on the principal balance at the interest rate and (c) not required to be paid to The Grace Building Servicer, The Grace Building Trustee or The Grace Building Special Servicer, or the master servicer or trustee under the PSA, pro rata and pari passu, to each holders of The Grace Building Pari Passu Companion Loans and to the issuing entity, as holder of The Grace Building Mortgage Loan, and the holder of The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans in an amount calculated on the principal balance of the related Note at the excess of (x) the related default rate for such Note over (y) the note rate for such Note with the aggregate amount so payable to be

 

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allocated between the Notes on a pro rata basis according to the respective amounts due to such Notes under this clause (xiii); 

 

(xiv)   fourteenth, pro rata and pari passu (in the case of penalty charges, only to the extent not required to be paid to The Grace Building Servicer, The Grace Building Trustee or The Grace Building Special Servicer or the master servicer or trustee under the PSA), to each holders of The Grace Building Pari Passu Companion Loans and to the issuing entity, as holder of The Grace Building Mortgage Loan, and the holder of The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans its percentage interest of any assumption fees and penalty charges, in each case to the extent actually paid by The Grace Building borrower; and

 

(xv)   fifteenth, any excess amount not otherwise applied pursuant to the foregoing clauses (i)-(xiv) above to each holder of The Grace Building Whole Loan pro rata and pari passu in accordance with their respective initial percentage interests.

 

Notwithstanding clause (xiv) above, to the extent that The Grace Building borrower actually pays any assumption fees, such assumption fees otherwise allocable to the Notes instead will be payable as additional servicing compensation as provided in the GRACE 2020-GRCE TSA.

 

The Grace Building Servicer and The Grace Building Special Servicer, as applicable, will have no obligation to deposit any amounts that are additional servicing compensation into the Collection Account or REO Account, as applicable, and are entitled to retain any such amount that such party is entitled to under the GRACE 2020-GRCE TSA.

 

After the occurrence of and during the continuance of a The Grace Building Triggering Event of Default, all amounts tendered by The Grace Building borrower (net of certain amounts payable or reimbursable to The Grace Building Servicer or The Grace Building Special Servicer, as applicable) will be distributed as follows:

 

(i) first, (a) initially, to The Grace Building Companion Loans and the issuing entity, as the holder of The Grace Building Mortgage Loan (or The Grace Building Servicer or The Grace Building Trustee), on a pro rata and pari passu basis (based on their respective outstanding principal balances), up to the amount of any nonrecoverable property protective advances (or in the case of a master servicer, if applicable, its pro rata share of any nonrecoverable property advances previously reimbursed to The Grace Building Servicer or The Grace Building Trustee from general collections of the issuing entity) that remain unreimbursed (together with interest thereon at the applicable advance rate), (b) then, to the holders of The Grace Building Pari Passu Companion Loans and the issuing entity, as holder of The Grace Building Mortgage Loan (or The Grace Building Servicer or The Grace Building Trustee and, if applicable, the master servicer), on a pro rata and pari passu basis (based on their respective outstanding principal balances), up to the amount of any nonrecoverable P&I Advances, as applicable, that remain unreimbursed (together with interest thereon at the applicable advance rate), (c) then, to the holder of The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans (or The Grace Building Servicer or The Grace Building Trustee), on a pro rata and pari passu basis (based on their respective outstanding principal balances), up to the amount of any nonrecoverable P&I Advances that remain unreimbursed (together thereon at the applicable advance rate), and (d) finally, on a pro rata and pari passu basis (based on the aggregate outstanding principal balance of The Grace Building Standalone Companion Loans), to the holder of The Grace Building Standalone Companion Loans (or The Grace Building Servicer or The Grace Building Trustee), up to the amount of any nonrecoverable administrative advances that remain unreimbursed (together with interest thereon at the applicable advance rate);

 

(ii)      second, to the holder of The Grace Building Standalone Companion Loans (or The Grace Building Servicer, The Grace Building Special Servicer or The Grace Building Trustee, as applicable), on a pro rata and pari passu basis (based on the unreimbursed amount of costs paid or payable), up to the amount of any unreimbursed costs paid or any costs currently payable or paid or advanced by such Notes (or The Grace Building Servicer, The Grace Building Special Servicer or The Grace Building Trustee, as applicable), with respect to The Grace Building Whole Loan,

 

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including, without limitation, unreimbursed property protection advances and administrative advances and interest thereon at the applicable advance rate, to the extent such costs, property protection advances and administrative advances and interest thereon are then payable or reimbursable under the GRACE 2020-GRCE TSA;

 

(iii)     third, (a) initially, to the holders of The Grace Building Whole Loan (or The Grace Building Servicer), the applicable accrued and unpaid servicing fee (without duplication of any portion of the servicing fee paid by the related borrower), as the case may be, and (b) then, to the holders of The Grace Building Whole Loan (or The Grace Building Special Servicer), any special servicing fees, any work-out fees and liquidation fees earned by it with respect to The Grace Building Whole Loan under the GRACE 2020-GRCE TSA;

 

(iv)     fourth, pari passu to the holders of The Grace Building Pari Passu Companion Loans and to the issuing entity, as holder of The Grace Building Mortgage Loan, up to an amount equal to the accrued and unpaid interest on the related principal balance at the related interest rate on The Grace Building Pari Passu Companion Loans and The Grace Building Mortgage Loan, net of the related servicing fee rate, with the aggregate amount so payable to be allocated between the holders of The Grace Building Pari Passu Companion Loans and the issuing entity, as holder of The Grace Building Mortgage Loan, on a pro rata basis according to the amount of accrued and unpaid interest due to the holders of The Grace Building Pari Passu Companion Loans and the issuing entity, as holder of The Grace Building Mortgage Loan;

 

(v)     fifth, pari passu, to the holder of The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans, up to an amount equal to the accrued and unpaid interest on the related principal balance at the related interest rate on The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans, net of the servicing fee rate, with the aggregate amount so payable to be allocated between the holders of The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans on a pro rata basis according to the amount of accrued and unpaid interest due to each such holder of The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans;

 

(vi)     sixth, pari passu, in respect of principal, to the holders of The Grace Building Pari Passu Companion Loans and the issuing entity, as holder of The Grace Building Mortgage Loan, all remaining funds until the principal balances of The Grace Building Pari Passu Companion Loans and The Grace Building Mortgage Loan have been reduced to zero, with the aggregate amount so payable to be allocated between the holders of The Grace Building Pari Passu Companion Loans and the issuing entity, as holder of The Grace Building Mortgage Loan, (based on their respective outstanding principal balances);

 

(vii)    seventh, if the proceeds of any foreclosure sale or any liquidation of The Grace Building Whole Loan or The Grace Building Mortgaged Property exceed the amounts required to be applied in accordance with the foregoing clauses (i)-(vi), pari passu to the holders of The Grace Building Pari Passu Companion Loans and the issuing entity, as holder of The Grace Building Mortgage Loan, in each case, in an amount equal to the aggregate of unreimbursed realized losses previously allocated to such The Grace Building Pari Passu Companion Loans and The Grace Building Mortgage Loan, plus interest thereon at the related Note interest rate minus the servicing fee, with the aggregate amount so payable to be allocated between the holders of The Grace Building Pari Passu Companion Loans and the issuing entity, as holder of The Grace Building Mortgage Loan, on a pro rata basis according to the amount of Realized Losses previously allocated to the holders of The Grace Building Pari Passu Companion Loans and the issuing entity, as holder of The Grace Building Mortgage Loan;

 

(viii)   eighth, to the holder of The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans, which, if any, are no longer included in the GRACE 2020-GRCE securitization (or any servicer or trustee, as applicable), on a pro rata and pari passu basis (based on the unreimbursed amount of costs paid or payable), up to the amount of any unreimbursed costs paid or any costs currently payable or paid or advanced by such holder of The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans (or The Grace Building Servicer or The Grace Building Trustee), with respect to The Grace Building Whole Loan, including, without limitation, unreimbursed property protection advances and administrative

 

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advances and interest thereon at the applicable advance rate, to the extent such costs, property protection advances and administrative advances and interest thereon are then payable or reimbursable under the GRACE 2020-GRCE TSA;

 

(ix)     ninth, pari passu, in respect of principal to the holder of The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans, all remaining funds until the principal balances of The Grace Building Whole Loan have been reduced to zero, with the aggregate amount so payable to be allocated between the holders of The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans on a pro rata basis (based on their respective outstanding note principal balances);

 

(x)     tenth, if the proceeds of any foreclosure sale or any liquidation of The Grace Building Whole Loan or The Grace Building Mortgaged Property exceed the amounts required to be applied in accordance with the foregoing clauses (i)-(ix), pari passu, to the holder of The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans, in an amount equal to the aggregate of unreimbursed realized losses previously allocated to the holder of The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans, plus interest thereon at the related Note interest rate minus the servicing fee, with the aggregate amount so payable to be allocated between the holders of The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans on a pro rata basis according to the amount of realized losses previously allocated to each such holder of The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans;

 

(xi)     eleventh, pro rata and pari passu, to the holders of The Grace Building Pari Passu Companion Loans and to the issuing entity, as holder of The Grace Building Mortgage Loan, any prepayment charge, to the extent actually paid by The Grace Building borrower and allocable to any prepayment of The Grace Building Pari Passu Companion Loans and The Grace Building Mortgage Loan under The Grace Building Whole Loan documents pro rata based on the Prepayment Charge Entitlement of such Senior Note, with the aggregate amount so payable to be allocated between the holders of The Grace Building Pari Passu Companion Loans and to the issuing entity, as holder of The Grace Building Mortgage Loan, according to the respective amounts due to them under this clause (xi);

 

(xii)    twelfth, pro rata and pari passu, to the holder of The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans, any prepayment charge, to the extent actually paid by The Grace Building borrower and allocable to any prepayment of The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans under The Grace Building Whole Loan documents pro rata based on the Prepayment Charge Entitlement of such holder of The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans, with the aggregate amount so payable to be allocated between the holders of The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans according to the respective amounts due to them under this clause (xii);

 

(xiii)   thirteenth, any interest accrued at the default rate on the principal balance to the extent such default interest amount is (a) actually paid by The Grace Building borrower, (b) in excess of interest accrued on the principal balance at the interest rate and (c) not required to be paid to The Grace Building Servicer, The Grace Building Trustee or The Grace Building Special Servicer, or the master servicer or trustee under the PSA, pro rata and pari passu, to each holders of The Grace Building Pari Passu Companion Loans and to the issuing entity, as holder of The Grace Building Mortgage Loan, and the holder of The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans in an amount calculated on the principal balance of the related Note at the excess of (x) the related default rate for such Note over (y) the note rate for such Note with the aggregate amount so payable to be allocated between the Notes on a pro rata basis according to the respective amounts due to such Notes under this clause (xiii);

 

(xiv)   fourteenth, pro rata and pari passu (in the case of penalty charges, only to the extent not required to be paid to The Grace Building Servicer, The Grace Building Trustee or The Grace Building Special Servicer or the master servicer or trustee under the PSA), to each holders of The Grace Building Pari Passu Companion Loans and to the issuing entity, as holder of The Grace Building Mortgage Loan, and the holder of The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans its

 

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percentage interest of any assumption fees and penalty charges, in each case to the extent actually paid by The Grace Building borrower; and

 

(xv)   fifteenth, any excess amount not otherwise applied pursuant to the foregoing clauses (i)-(xiv) above to each holder of The Grace Building Whole Loan pro rata and pari passu in accordance with their respective initial percentage interests.

 

Notwithstanding clause (xiv) above, to the extent that The Grace Building borrower actually pays any assumption fees, such assumption fees otherwise allocable to the Notes instead will be payable as additional servicing compensation as provided in the GRACE 2020-GRCE TSA.

 

Prepayment Charge Entitlement” means with respect to any prepayment made with a prepayment charge and respect to any Note, the product of: (i) a fraction whose numerator is the amount of such prepayment and whose denominator is the outstanding principal balance of such Note before giving effect to such prepayment, times (ii) the amount by which (a) the sum of the respective present values, computed as of the date of such prepayment, of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest with respect to such Note, including the balloon payment on the commencement of the open prepayment date (assuming no other prepayments or acceleration of The Grace Building Whole Loan), determined by discounting such payments at the discount rate, exceeds (b) the outstanding principal balance of such Note on such date immediately prior to such prepayment.

 

Consultation and Control

 

The “controlling holder” under The Grace Building Co-Lender Agreement will be securitization trust created pursuant to the terms of the GRACE 2020-GRCE TSA (the “GRACE 2020-GRCE Securitization Trust”), whose rights in such capacity will be generally exercised by the related directing holder so long as a subordinate control period under the GRACE 2020-GRCE TSA is in effect (subject to other terms and conditions described under the GRACE 2020-GRCE TSA). At any time a subordinate control period under the GRACE 2020-GRCE TSA is not in effect, the rights of the “controlling holder” under The Grace Building Co-Lender Agreement will be generally exercised by The Grace Building Special Servicer or the related Certificateholders (in the case of appointment and replacement of the special servicer with respect to The Grace Building Whole Loan as described under the GRACE 2020-GRCE TSA). For the avoidance of doubt, so long as The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans are included in the GRACE 2020-GRCE Securitization Trust, any purchase option or cure rights of the holder of The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans under The Grace Building Co-Lender Agreement will not apply.

 

In addition, each holder of The Grace Building Companion Loans (or its representative which, at any time The Grace Building Companion Loans are included in a securitization, may be the controlling class certificateholder for that securitization or any other party assigned the rights to exercise the rights of the holder of The Grace Building Companion Loans, as and to the extent provided in the related pooling and servicing agreement) will have the right under the GRACE 2020-GRCE TSA to receive all documents, certificates, instruments, notices, reports, operating statements, rent rolls and other information provided to the related Certificateholders. No objection, direction or advice by any noteholder under The Grace Building Co-Lender Agreement may require or cause The Grace Building Servicer or The Grace Building Special Servicer, as applicable, to violate any provision of The Grace Building Whole Loan documents, applicable law, the GRACE 2020-GRCE TSA, The Grace Building Co-Lender Agreement, the REMIC provisions of the Code or The Grace Building Servicer or The Grace Building Special Servicer’s obligation to act in accordance with the servicing standard under the GRACE 2020-GRCE TSA.

 

Sale of Defaulted Loan

 

Pursuant to the terms of The Grace Building Co-Lender Agreement, if The Grace Building Whole Loan becomes a Defaulted Loan, and if The Grace Building Special Servicer determines to sell The Grace Building Whole Loan that has become a Specially Serviced Loan in accordance with the GRACE 2020-GRCE TSA, then The Grace Building Special Servicer will be required to sell The Grace Building Standalone Companion Loans and The Grace Building Companion Loans together as one whole loan. The Grace Building Special Servicer is required to give the holders of The Grace Building Companion Loans ten

 

 

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(10) business days’ notice of its intention to sell The Grace Building Whole Loan. In connection with any such sale, The Grace Building Special Servicer will be required to follow the procedures described in the GRACE 2020-GRCE TSA.

 

Special Servicer Appointment Rights

 

Pursuant to the terms of The Grace Building Co-Lender Agreement, the “controlling noteholder” with respect to The Grace Building Whole Loan (which will be the GRACE 2020-GRCE Securitization Trust) will have the right, with or without cause, to replace the special servicer then acting with respect to The Grace Building Whole Loan and appoint a replacement special servicer without the consent of the holder of The Grace Building Companion Loan. The related Directing Holder (during a subordinate control period), and the applicable Certificateholders with the requisite percentage of Voting Rights (after a subordinate control period) will exercise the rights of the GRACE 2020-GRCE Securitization Trust as controlling noteholder, and will have the right, with or without cause, to replace the special servicer then acting with respect to The Grace Building Whole Loan and appoint a replacement special servicer, as described in the GRACE 2020-GRCE TSA. 

 

The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan

 

General

 

The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan (6.9%) is part of a split loan structure comprised of fifty-two (52) promissory notes, each of which is secured by the same mortgage instrument on the same underlying Mortgaged Properties.

 

The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan is evidenced by 2 promissory notes, Note A-13-5 and Note A-15-6, with a Cut-off Date Balance of $75,000,000. The “MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan“ consists of (a) the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan, (b) 26 pari passu companion notes (the “MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Pari Passu Companion Loans“ and, together with the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan, the “MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Notes”) evidenced by promissory notes A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, A-6, A-7, A-8, A-9, A-10, A-11, A-12, A-13-1, A-13-2, A-13-3, A-13-4, A-14-1, A-14-2, A-14-3, A-15-1, A-15-2, A-15-3, A-15-4, A-15-5, A-16-1 and A-16-2, (c) 12 senior subordinate companion B notes (the “MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Notes”) evidenced by promissory notes B-1-A, B-2-A, B-3-A, B-4-A, B-5-A, B-6-A, B-7-A, B-8-A, B-9-A, B-10-A, B-11-A and B-12-A, (d) 8 junior subordinate companion B notes (the “MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Notes” and, together with the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Notes, the “MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay B Notes”) evidenced by promissory notes B-1-B, B-2-B, B-3-B, B-4-B, B-5-B, B-6-B, B-7-B and B-8-B and (e) 4 subordinate companion C notes (the “MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Notes“ and, together with the with the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay B Notes, the “MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Subordinate Companion Loans”) evidenced by promissory notes C-1, C-2, C-3 and C-4. The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Subordinate Companion Loans and the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Notes (excluding the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan) are collectively referred to as the “MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Companion Loans“.

 

Servicing

 

Pursuant to the terms of the related Amended and Restated Agreement Between Noteholders (the “MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Co-Lender Agreement), the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan will be serviced and administered in accordance with the servicing agreement governing the securitization of note A-1, which is the trust and servicing agreement (the “BX 2020-VIVA TSA”), dated as of May 5, 2020, between Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Securities Inc., as depositor, KeyBank National Association, as master servicer (the “BX 2020-VIVA Servicer”), Situs Holdings, LLC, as special servicer (the “BX 2020-VIVA Special Servicer”), Citibank, N.A., as certificate administrator, and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee (the “BX 2020-VIVA Trustee”), by the BX 2020-VIVA Servicer and the BX 2020-VIVA Special Servicer, subject to the terms of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Co-Lender Agreement. Amounts payable to the issuing entity as holder of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan pursuant to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Co-Lender Agreement will be included in the Available Funds for the related Distribution Date to the extent described in this prospectus.

 

 

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Custody of the Mortgage File

 

Citibank, N.A., as custodian under the BX 2020-VIVA TSA, is the custodian of the mortgage file related to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan (other than the promissory notes evidencing the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan and the related MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Companion Loans not included in the BX 2020-VIVA securitization).

 

Application of Payments

 

The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Co-Lender Agreement sets forth the respective rights of the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan and the related MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Companion Loans with respect to distributions of funds received in respect of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan, and provides, in general, that:

 

 

The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Notes and the rights of the related holders to receive payments of interest, principal and other amounts with respect to any such MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Note will at all times be junior, subject and subordinate to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Notes and the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay B Notes and the rights of the related holders to receive payments of interest, principal and other amounts with respect to such MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Notes and MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay B Notes, as further described below. The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Notes and the rights of the related holders to receive payments of interest, principal and other amounts with respect to any MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Note will at all times be junior, subject and subordinate to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Notes and the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Notes and the rights of the related holders to receive payments of interest, principal and other amounts with respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Notes and the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Notes, as further described below. The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Notes and the rights of the related holders to receive payments of interest, principal and other amounts with respect to any such MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Note will at all times be junior, subject and subordinate to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Notes and the rights of the related holders to receive payments of interest, principal and other amounts with respect to such MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Notes, as further described below.

 

 

Prior to the occurrence and continuance of (i) any event of default with respect to an obligation of the related borrower to pay money due under the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan or (ii) any non-monetary event of default as a result of which the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan becomes a specially serviced mortgage loan under the BX 2020-VIVA TSA  (which, for clarification, will not include any imminent event of default (each, a “Triggering Event of Default”), all amounts tendered by the related borrower or otherwise available for payment on or with respect to or in connection with the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan or the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgaged Properties or amounts realized as proceeds of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan or the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgaged Properties, after payment of amounts for required reserves or escrows required by the mortgage loan documents and amounts that are then due, payable or reimbursable pursuant to the BX 2020-VIVA TSA will be applied and distributed by the BX 2020-VIVA Servicer in the following order of priority without duplication (and payments are required to be made at such times as are set forth in BX 2020-VIVA TSA):

 

(i)   first, to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Notes, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to, in the case of each holder, the amount of any unreimbursed costs and expenses paid by such holder, including any unreimbursed trust fund expenses not previously reimbursed to such holder (or paid or advanced by any servicer or trustee on its behalf and not previously paid or reimbursed) with respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan pursuant to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Co-Lender Agreement or the BX 2020-VIVA TSA;

 

 

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(ii)    second, to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Notes, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to, in the case of each holder, an amount equal to the accrued and unpaid interest on the principal balance for the related MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Note at the applicable net initial interest rate;

 

(iii)    third, to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Notes, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to, in the case of each holder, an amount equal to the accrued and unpaid interest on the principal balance for the related MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Note at the applicable net initial interest rate;

 

(iv)   fourth, to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Notes, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to, in the case of each holder, an amount equal to the accrued and unpaid interest on the principal balance for the related MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Note at the applicable net initial interest rate;

 

(v)    fifth, to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Notes, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to, in the case of each holder, an amount equal to the accrued and unpaid interest on the principal balance for the related MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Note at the applicable net initial interest rate;

 

(vi)   sixth, to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Notes, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on the respective regular principal balances of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Notes, in an aggregate amount equal to the principal payments received, if any, with respect to such payment date with respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan, until the regular principal balance for each MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Note has been reduced to zero;

 

(vii)  seventh, to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Notes, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on the respective regular principal balances of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Notes, in an aggregate amount equal to the remaining principal payments received, if any, with respect to such payment date with respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan, until the regular principal balance for each MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Note has been reduced to zero;

 

(viii)  eighth, to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Notes, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on the respective regular principal balances of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Notes, in an aggregate amount equal to the remaining principal payments received, if any, with respect to such payment date with respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan, until the regular principal balance for each MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Note has been reduced to zero;

 

(ix)   ninth, to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Notes, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on the respective regular principal balances of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Notes, in an aggregate amount equal to the remaining principal payments received, if any, with respect to such payment date with respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan, until the regular principal balance for each MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Note has been reduced to zero;

 

(x)    tenth, if the proceeds of any foreclosure sale or any liquidation of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan or MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgaged Properties exceed the amounts required to be applied in accordance with the foregoing clauses (i)-(ix) and, as a result of a workout the regular principal balances for the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Notes have been reduced, such excess amount will be paid to the related holders, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to, in the case of each such holder, an amount equal to the reduction, if any, of the regular principal balance for the related MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Note as a result of such workout, plus interest on such amount at the related net initial interest rate;

 

 

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(xi)   eleventh, if the proceeds of any foreclosure sale or any liquidation of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan or MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgaged Properties exceed the amounts required to be applied in accordance with the foregoing clauses (i)-(x) and, as a result of a workout the regular principal balances for the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Notes have been reduced, such excess amount will be paid to the related holders, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to, in the case of each such holder, an amount equal to the reduction, if any, of the regular principal balance for the related MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Note as a result of such workout, plus interest on such amount at the related net initial interest rate;

 

(xii)  twelfth, if the proceeds of any foreclosure sale or any liquidation of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan or MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgaged Properties exceed the amounts required to be applied in accordance with the foregoing clauses (i)-(xi) and, as a result of a workout the regular principal balances for the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Notes have been reduced, such excess amount will be paid to the related holders, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to, in the case of each such holder, an amount equal to the reduction, if any, of the regular principal balance for the related MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Note as a result of such workout, plus interest on such amount at the related net initial interest rate;

 

(xiii)  thirteenth, if the proceeds of any foreclosure sale or any liquidation of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan or MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgaged Properties exceed the amounts required to be applied in accordance with the foregoing clauses (i)-(xii) and, as a result of a workout the regular principal balances for the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Notes have been reduced, such excess amount will be paid to the related holders, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to, in the case of each such holder, an amount equal to the reduction, if any, of the regular principal balance for the related MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Note as a result of such workout, plus interest on such amount at the related net initial interest rate;

 

(xiv)  fourteenth, following the Anticipated Repayment Date, to the holders of the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Notes, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to, in the case of each such holder, an amount equal to the accrued and unpaid interest on the principal balance for the related MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Note at the applicable post-ARD interest rate differential (exclusive of any portion of such accrued and unpaid interest that constitutes Accrued Interest under the mortgage loan agreement allocable to, and added or to be added to the principal balance of, such note);

 

(xv)  fifteenth, following the Anticipated Repayment Date, to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Notes, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to, in the case of each such holder, an amount equal to the accrued and unpaid interest on the principal balance for the related MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Note at the applicable post-ARD interest rate differential (exclusive of any portion of such accrued and unpaid interest that constitutes Accrued Interest under the mortgage loan agreement allocable to, and added or to be added to the principal balance of, such note);

 

(xvi)  sixteenth, following the Anticipated Repayment Date, to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Notes, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to, in the case of each such holder, an amount equal to the accrued and unpaid interest on the principal balance for the related MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Note at the applicable post-ARD interest rate differential (exclusive of any portion of such accrued and unpaid interest that constitutes Accrued Interest under the mortgage loan agreement allocable to, and added or to be added to the principal balance of, such note);

 

(xvii)  seventeenth, following the Anticipated Repayment Date, to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Notes, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to, in the case of each such holder, an amount equal to the accrued and

 

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unpaid interest on the principal balance for the related MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Note at the applicable post-ARD interest rate differential (exclusive of any portion of such accrued and unpaid interest that constitutes Accrued Interest under the mortgage loan agreement allocable to, and added or to be added to the principal balance of, such note);

 

(xviii)   eighteenth, following the Anticipated Repayment Date, to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Notes, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on the respective Accrued and Deferred Principal of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Notes, in an aggregate amount equal to the remaining principal payments received, if any, with respect to such payment date with respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan, until the Accrued and Deferred Principal amount for each MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Note has been reduced to zero;

 

(xix)    nineteenth, following the Anticipated Repayment Date, to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Notes, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on the respective Accrued and Deferred Principal of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Notes, in an aggregate amount equal to the remaining principal payments received, if any, with respect to such payment date with respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan, until the Accrued and Deferred Principal amount for each MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Note has been reduced to zero;

 

(xx)    twentieth, following the Anticipated Repayment Date, to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Notes, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on the respective Accrued and Deferred Principal of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Notes, in an aggregate amount equal to the remaining principal payments received, if any, with respect to such payment date with respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan, until the Accrued and Deferred Principal amount for each MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Note has been reduced to zero;

 

(xxi)    twenty-first, following the Anticipated Repayment Date, to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Notes, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on the respective Accrued and Deferred Principal of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Notes, in an aggregate amount equal to the remaining principal payments received, if any, with respect to such payment date with respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan, until the Accrued and Deferred Principal amount for each MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Note has been reduced to zero;

 

(xxii)   twenty-second, following the Anticipated Repayment Date, if the proceeds of any foreclosure sale or any liquidation of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan or MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgaged Properties exceed the amounts required to be applied in accordance with the foregoing clauses (i)-(xxi) and, as a result of a workout the Accrued and Deferred Principal for the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Notes have been reduced, such excess amount will be paid to the related holders, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to, in the case of each such holder, an amount equal to the reduction, if any, of the Accrued and Deferred Principal amount for the related MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Note as a result of such workout, plus interest on such amount at the related net interest rate;

 

(xxiii)   twenty-third, following the Anticipated Repayment Date, if the proceeds of any foreclosure sale or any liquidation of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan or MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgaged Properties exceed the amounts required to be applied in accordance with the foregoing clauses (i)-(xxii) and, as a result of a workout the Accrued and Deferred Principal for the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Notes have been reduced, such excess amount will be paid to the related holders, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to, in the case of each such holder, an amount equal to the reduction, if any, of the Accrued and Deferred Principal amount for the related MGM

 

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Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Note as a result of such workout, plus interest on such amount at the related net interest rate;

 

(xxiv)     twenty-fourth, following the Anticipated Repayment Date, if the proceeds of any foreclosure sale or any liquidation of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan or MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgaged Properties exceed the amounts required to be applied in accordance with the foregoing clauses (i)-(xxiii) and, as a result of a workout the Accrued and Deferred Principal for the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Notes have been reduced, such excess amount will be paid to the related holders, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to, in the case of each such holder, an amount equal to the reduction, if any, of the Accrued and Deferred Principal amount for the related MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Note as a result of such workout, plus interest on such amount at the related net interest rate;

 

(xxv)      twenty-fifth, following the Anticipated Repayment Date, if the proceeds of any foreclosure sale or any liquidation of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan or MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgaged Properties exceed the amounts required to be applied in accordance with the foregoing clauses (i)-(xxiv) and, as a result of a workout the Accrued and Deferred Principal for the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Notes have been reduced, such excess amount will be paid to the related holders, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to, in the case of each such holder, an amount equal to the reduction, if any, of the Accrued and Deferred Principal amount for the related MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Note as a result of such workout, plus interest on such amount at the related net interest rate;

 

(xxvi)     twenty-sixth, to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Notes on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to, in the case of each such holder, an amount equal to all yield maintenance premiums allocated to the related MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Note in accordance with the mortgage loan agreement;

 

(xxvii)     twenty-seventh, to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Notes on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to, in the case of each such holder, an amount equal to all yield maintenance premiums allocated to the related MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Note in accordance with the mortgage loan agreement;

 

(xxviii)    twenty-eighth, to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Notes on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to, in the case of each such holder, an amount equal to all yield maintenance premiums allocated to the related MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Note in accordance with the mortgage loan agreement

 

(xxix)     twenty-ninth, to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Notes on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to, in the case of each such holder, an amount equal to all yield maintenance premiums allocated to the related MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Note in accordance with the mortgage loan agreement;

 

(xxx)      thirtieth, to the extent assumption or transfer fees actually paid by the related borrower are not required to be otherwise applied under the BX 2020-VIVA TSA, including, without limitation, to provide reimbursement for interest on any advances, to pay any additional servicing expenses or to compensate the BX 2020-VIVA Servicer or the BX 2020-VIVA Special Servicer (in each case provided that such reimbursements or payments relate to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan), any such assumption or transfer fees, to the extent actually paid by the related borrower, shall be paid to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Notes, MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Notes, MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Notes and MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Notes, pro rata, based on their respective percentage interests; and

 

 

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(xxxi)     thirty-first, if any excess amount is available to be distributed in respect of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan, and not otherwise applied in accordance with the foregoing clauses (i)-(xxx), any remaining amount shall be paid pro rata to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Notes, MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Notes, MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Notes and MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Notes, pro rata, in accordance with their respective initial percentage interests.

 

 

Upon the occurrence and continuance of a Triggering Event of Default, all amounts tendered by the related borrower or otherwise available for payment on or with respect to or in connection with the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan or the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgaged Properties or amounts realized as proceeds of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan or the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgaged Properties, after payment of amounts for required reserves or escrows required by the mortgage loan documents and amounts that are then due, payable or reimbursable pursuant to the BX 2020-VIVA TSA will be applied and distributed by the BX 2020-VIVA Servicer in the following order of priority without duplication (and payments are required to be made at such times as are set forth in BX 2020-VIVA TSA):

 

(i)     first, to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Notes, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to the amount of any unreimbursed costs and expenses paid by such holder, including any unreimbursed trust fund expenses not previously reimbursed to such holder (or paid or advanced by any servicer or trustee on its behalf and not previously paid or reimbursed) with respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan pursuant to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Co-Lender Agreement or the BX 2020-VIVA TSA;

 

(ii)    second, to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Notes, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to, in the case of each such holder, an amount equal to the accrued and unpaid interest on the principal balance for the related A Note at the applicable net initial interest rate;

 

(iii)    third, to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Notes, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to, in the case of each such holder, an amount equal to the accrued and unpaid interest on the principal balance for the related MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Note at the applicable net initial interest rate;

 

(iv)   fourth, to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Notes, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to, in the case of each such holder, an amount equal to the accrued and unpaid interest on the principal balance for the related MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Note at the applicable net initial interest rate;

 

(v)    fifth, to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Notes, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to, in the case of each such holder, an amount equal to the accrued and unpaid interest on the principal balance for the related MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Note at the applicable net initial interest rate;

 

(vi)   sixth, to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Notes, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on the respective regular principal balances of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Notes, all remaining funds, if any, until the regular principal balance for each MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Note has been reduced to zero;

 

(vii)  seventh, to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Notes, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on the respective regular principal balances of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Notes, all remaining funds, if any, until the regular principal balance for each MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Note has been reduced to zero;

 

 

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(viii)  eighth, to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Notes, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on the respective regular principal balances of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Notes, all remaining funds, if any, until the regular principal balance for each MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Note has been reduced to zero;

 

(ix)   ninth, to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Notes, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on the respective regular principal balances of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Notes, all remaining funds, if any, until the regular principal balance for each MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Note has been reduced to zero;

 

(x)    tenth, if the proceeds of any foreclosure sale or any liquidation of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan or MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgaged Properties exceed the amounts required to be applied in accordance with the foregoing clauses (i)-(ix) and, as a result of a workout the regular principal balances for the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Notes have been reduced, such excess amount will be paid to the related holders, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to, in the case of such holder, an amount equal to the reduction, if any, of the regular principal balance for the related MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Note as a result of such workout, plus interest on such amount at the related net initial interest rate;

 

(xi)   eleventh, if the proceeds of any foreclosure sale or any liquidation of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan or MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgaged Properties exceed the amounts required to be applied in accordance with the foregoing clauses (i)-(x) and, as a result of a workout the regular principal balances for the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Notes have been reduced, such excess amount will be paid to the related holders, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to, in the case of each such holder, an amount equal to the reduction, if any, of the regular principal balance for the related MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Note as a result of such workout, plus interest on such amount at the related net initial interest rate;

 

(xii)  twelfth, if the proceeds of any foreclosure sale or any liquidation of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan or MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgaged Properties exceed the amounts required to be applied in accordance with the foregoing clauses (i)-(xi) and, as a result of a workout the regular principal balances for the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Notes have been reduced, such excess amount will be paid to the related holders, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to, in the case of each such holder, an amount equal to the reduction, if any, of the regular principal balance for the related MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Note as a result of such workout, plus interest on such amount at the related net initial interest rate;

 

(xiii)  thirteenth, if the proceeds of any foreclosure sale or any liquidation of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan or MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgaged Properties exceed the amounts required to be applied in accordance with the foregoing clauses (i)-(xii) and, as a result of a workout the regular principal balances for the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Notes have been reduced, such excess amount will be paid to the related holders, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to, in the case of such holder, an amount equal to the reduction, if any, of the regular principal balance for the related MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Note as a result of such workout, plus interest on such amount at the related net initial interest rate;

 

(xiv)  fourteenth, following the Anticipated Repayment Date, to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Notes, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to, in the case of each such holder, an amount equal to the accrued and unpaid interest on the principal balance for the related MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Note at the applicable post-ARD interest rate differential (exclusive of any portion of such accrued and unpaid interest that constitutes Accrued Interest under the mortgage loan agreement allocable to, and added or to be added to the principal balance of, such note);

 

 

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(xv)    fifteenth, following the Anticipated Repayment Date, to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Notes, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to, in the case of each such holder, an amount equal to the accrued and unpaid interest on the principal balance for the related MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Note at the applicable post-ARD interest rate differential (exclusive of any portion of such accrued and unpaid interest that constitutes Accrued Interest under the mortgage loan agreement allocable to, and added or to be added to the principal balance of, such note);

 

(xvi)   sixteenth, following the Anticipated Repayment Date, to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Notes, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to, in the case of each such holder, an amount equal to the accrued and unpaid interest on the principal balance for the related MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Note at the applicable post-ARD interest rate differential (exclusive of any portion of such accrued and unpaid interest that constitutes Accrued Interest under the mortgage loan agreement allocable to, and added or to be added to the principal balance of, such note);

 

(xvii)   seventeenth, following the Anticipated Repayment Date, to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Notes, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to, in the case of each such holder, an amount equal to the accrued and unpaid interest on the principal balance for the related MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Note at the applicable post-ARD interest rate differential (exclusive of any portion of such accrued and unpaid interest that constitutes Accrued Interest under the mortgage loan agreement allocable to, and added or to be added to the principal balance of, such note);

 

(xviii)  eighteenth, following the Anticipated Repayment Date, to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Notes, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on the respective Accrued and Deferred Principal of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Notes, all remaining funds, if any, until the Accrued and Deferred Principal amount for each MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Note has been reduced to zero;

 

(xix)   nineteenth, following the Anticipated Repayment Date, to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Notes, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on the respective Accrued and Deferred Principal of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Notes, all remaining funds, if any, until the Accrued and Deferred Principal amount for each MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Note has been reduced to zero;

 

(xx)   twentieth, following the Anticipated Repayment Date, to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Notes, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on the respective Accrued and Deferred Principal of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Notes, all remaining funds, if any, until the Accrued and Deferred Principal amount for each MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Note has been reduced to zero;

 

(xxi)  twenty-first, following the Anticipated Repayment Date, to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Notes, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on the respective Accrued and Deferred Principal of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Notes, all remaining funds, if any, until the Accrued and Deferred Principal amount for each MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Note has been reduced to zero;

 

(xxii)  twenty-second, following the Anticipated Repayment Date, if the proceeds of any foreclosure sale or any liquidation of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan or MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgaged Properties exceed the amounts required to be applied in accordance with the foregoing clauses (i)-(xxi) and, as a result of a workout the Accrued and Deferred Principal for the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Notes have been reduced, such excess amount will be paid to the related holders, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to, in the case of each such holder, an amount equal to the reduction, if any, of the Accrued and Deferred Principal amount for the related MGM Grand &

 

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Mandalay Bay A Note as a result of such workout, plus interest on such amount at the related net interest rate;

 

(xxiii)      twenty-third, following the Anticipated Repayment Date, if the proceeds of any foreclosure sale or any liquidation of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan or MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgaged Properties exceed the amounts required to be applied in accordance with the foregoing clauses (i)-(xxii) and, as a result of a workout the Accrued and Deferred Principal for the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Notes have been reduced, such excess amount will be paid to the related holders, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to, in the case of each such holder, an amount equal to the reduction, if any, of the Accrued and Deferred Principal amount for the related MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Note as a result of such workout, plus interest on such amount at the related net interest rate;

 

(xxiv)     twenty-fourth, following the Anticipated Repayment Date, if the proceeds of any foreclosure sale or any liquidation of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan or MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgaged Properties exceed the amounts required to be applied in accordance with the foregoing clauses (i)-(xxiii) and, as a result of a workout the Accrued and Deferred Principal for the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Notes have been reduced, such excess amount will be paid to the related holders, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to, in the case of each such holder, an amount equal to the reduction, if any, of the Accrued and Deferred Principal amount for the related MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Note as a result of such workout, plus interest on such amount at the related net interest rate;

 

(xxv)      twenty-fifth, following the Anticipated Repayment Date, if the proceeds of any foreclosure sale or any liquidation of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan or MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgaged Properties exceed the amounts required to be applied in accordance with the foregoing clauses (i)-(xxiv) and, as a result of a workout the Accrued and Deferred Principal for the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Notes have been reduced, such excess amount will be paid to the related holders, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to, in the case of each such holder, an amount equal to the reduction, if any, of the Accrued and Deferred Principal amount for the related MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Note as a result of such workout, plus interest on such amount at the related net interest rate;

 

(xxvi)     twenty-sixth, to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Notes on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to, in the case of each related holder, an amount equal to all yield maintenance premiums allocated to the related MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Note in accordance with the mortgage loan agreement;

 

(xxvii)     twenty-seventh, to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Notes on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to, in the case of each such holder, an amount equal to all yield maintenance premiums allocated to the related MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Note in accordance with the mortgage loan agreement;

 

(xxviii)    twenty-eighth, to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Notes on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to, in the case of each such holder, an amount equal to all yield maintenance premiums allocated to the related MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Note in accordance with the mortgage loan agreement;

 

(xxix)     twenty-ninth, to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Notes on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to, in the case of each such holder, an amount equal to all yield maintenance premiums allocated to the related MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Note in accordance with the mortgage loan agreement;

 

 

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(xxx)      thirtieth, to the extent assumption or transfer fees actually paid by the related borrower are not required to be otherwise applied under the BX 2020-VIVA TSA, including, without limitation, to provide reimbursement for interest on any advances, to pay any additional servicing expenses or to compensate the BX 2020-VIVA Servicer or the BX 2020-VIVA Special Servicer (in each case provided that such reimbursements or payments relate to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan), any such assumption or transfer fees, to the extent actually paid by the related borrower, will be paid to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Notes, MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Notes, MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Notes and MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Notes, pro rata, based on their respective percentage interests; and

 

(xxxi)     thirty-first, if any excess amount is available to be distributed in respect of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan, and not otherwise applied in accordance with the foregoing clauses (i)-(xxx), any remaining amount will be paid pro rata to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Notes, MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Notes, MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Notes and MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Notes, pro rata, in accordance with their respective initial percentage interests.

 

All expenses and losses relating to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan and the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgaged Properties will be allocated first, pro rata, to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Notes and then, pro rata, to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Notes and then, pro rata, to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Notes, and then, pro rata, to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan and the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Notes.  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, if an advance of principal or interest is made with respect to any note relating to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan, then advance interest amounts thereon will only be reimbursed from default interest and late payment charges collected on the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan, as and to the extent provided in the BX 2020-VIVA TSA, from amounts paid by the related borrower to cover such advance interest amounts and otherwise (i) in the case of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Notes, first, out of any amounts received with respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan that would otherwise be distributable to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Notes (on a pro rata and pari passu basis in accordance with their relative principal balances), second, out of any amounts received with respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan that would otherwise be distributable to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Notes (on a pro rata and pari passu basis in accordance with their relative principal balances), third, out of any amounts received with respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan that would otherwise be distributable to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Notes (on a pro rata and pari passu basis in accordance with their relative principal balances), and fourth, out of any amounts received with respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan that would otherwise be distributable to the holder of such note as to which the advance of principal or interest was made, (ii) in the case of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Notes, first, out of any amounts received with respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan that would otherwise be distributable to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Notes (on a pro rata and pari passu basis in accordance with their relative principal balances), second, out of any amounts received with respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan that would otherwise be distributable to the holders of the Junior B Notes (on a pro rata and pari passu basis in accordance with their relative principal balances), and third, out of any amounts received with respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan that would otherwise be distributable to the holder of such note as to which the advance of principal or interest was made, (iii) in the case of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Notes, first, out of any amounts received with respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan that would otherwise be distributable to the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Notes (on a pro rata and pari passu basis in accordance with their relative principal balances), and second, out of any amounts received with respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan that would otherwise be distributable to the holder of such note as to which the advance of principal or interest was made, and (iv) in the case of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Notes, solely out of any amounts received with respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan that would otherwise be distributable to the holder of such note as to which the advance of principal or interest was made.

 

 

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Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a P&I Advance is made with respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan, then that P&I Advance, together with interest thereon, may only be reimbursed out of future payments and collections on the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan or, as and to the extent described under “The Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Advances” in this prospectus, on other Mortgage Loans, but not out of payments or other collections on the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Companion Loans.

 

Certain costs and expenses allocable to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan (such as a pro rata share of a nonrecoverable property protection advance) may, to the extent not otherwise paid out of collections on the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan may, to the extent allocable to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan, be payable or reimbursable out of general collections on the Mortgage Pool.  This may result in temporary (or, if not ultimately reimbursed, permanent) shortfalls to the Certificateholders.

 

Consultation and Control

 

Pursuant to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Co-Lender Agreement, the controlling holder with respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan (the “MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Controlling Noteholder”), as of any date of determination, will be (i) the holder of note C-1, unless an MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Note Control Appraisal Period has occurred and is continuing, (ii) if an MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Note Control Appraisal Period has occurred and is continuing, the holder of note B-5-B, or any other MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Note specified by the holder of note B-5-B, unless an MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Note Control Appraisal Period has occurred and is continuing, (iii) if an MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Note Control Appraisal Period has occurred and is continuing, the holder of note B-9-A, or any other MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Note specified by the holder of note B-9-A, unless an MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Note Control Appraisal Period has occurred and is continuing, or (iv) if an MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Note Control Appraisal Period has occurred and is continuing, the holder of note A-9, or any other MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Note specified by the holder of note A-9; provided that, if any such holder would be the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Controlling Noteholder pursuant to the terms of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Co-Lender Agreement, but a greater than 49% interest in the subject controlling note is held by a borrower, borrower affiliate or other borrower restricted party, or a borrower, borrower affiliate or other borrower restricted party would otherwise be entitled to exercise the rights of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Controlling Noteholder (and, in the case of note C-1, an MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Note Control Appraisal Period will be deemed to exist, in the case of note B-5-B or any other designated MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Note, an MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Note Control Appraisal Period will be deemed to exist, and in the case of note B-9-A or any other designated MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Note, an MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Note Control Appraisal Period will be deemed to exist). Further, no representative entitled to exercise the rights of an MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Controlling Noteholder may be a borrower, borrower affiliate or other borrower restricted party.

 

Pursuant to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Co-Lender Agreement, if any consent, modification, amendment or waiver under or other action in respect of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan (whether or not a servicing transfer event under the BX 2020-VIVA TSA has occurred and is continuing) that would constitute an MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Major Decision, the BX 2020-VIVA Servicer or BX 2020-VIVA Special Servicer, as applicable, will be required to provide the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Controlling Noteholder (or its representative) with at least ten (10) business days (or, in the case of a determination of an acceptable insurance default, twenty (20) days) prior notice requesting consent to the requested MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Major Decision.  The BX 2020-VIVA Servicer or BX 2020-VIVA Special Servicer, as applicable, is not permitted to take any action with respect to such MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Major Decision (or make a determination not to take action with respect to such MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Major Decision), unless and until the BX 2020-VIVA Special Servicer receives the written consent of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Controlling Noteholder (or its representative) before implementing a decision with respect to such MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Major Decision; provided that the provisions of the BX 2020-VIVA TSA will govern the consent and consultation rights under the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Co-Lender Agreement.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, or if a failure to take any

 

 

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such action at such time would be inconsistent with the servicing standard under the BX 2020-VIVA TSA, the BX 2020-VIVA Servicer or the BX 2020-VIVA Special Servicer, as applicable, may take actions with respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgaged Properties before obtaining the consent of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Controlling Noteholder if the BX 2020-VIVA Servicer or the BX 2020-VIVA Special Servicer, as applicable, reasonably determines in accordance with the servicing standard under the BX 2020-VIVA TSA that failure to take such actions prior to such consent would materially and adversely affect the interest of the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan as a collective whole, and the BX 2020-VIVA Servicer or the BX 2020-VIVA Special Servicer, as applicable, has made a reasonable effort to contact the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Controlling Noteholder.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the BX 2020-VIVA Servicer and the BX 2020-VIVA Special Servicer will not be permitted to follow any advice or consultation provided by the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Controlling Noteholder (or its representative) that would require or cause the BX 2020-VIVA Servicer or BX 2020-VIVA Special Servicer, as applicable, to violate any applicable law, including the REMIC provisions, be inconsistent with the servicing standard under the BX 2020-VIVA TSA, require or cause the BX 2020-VIVA Servicer or BX 2020-VIVA Special Servicer, as applicable, to violate provisions of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Co-Lender Agreement or the BX 2020-VIVA TSA, require or cause the BX 2020-VIVA Servicer or BX 2020-VIVA Special Servicer, as applicable, to violate the terms of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan, or materially expand the scope of the BX 2020-VIVA Servicer’s or BX 2020-VIVA Special Servicer’s, as applicable, responsibilities under the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Co-Lender Agreement or the BX 2020-VIVA TSA.

 

Following the occurrence and during the continuance of an MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Note Control Appraisal Period, the BX 2020-VIVA Special Servicer will be required to (A) provide copies to the issuing entity (at any time the holder of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan is not the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Controlling Noteholder) and each holder of an MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Note or an MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay B Note (at any time such holder is not the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Controlling Noteholder) (each, an “MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Non-Controlling Noteholder”) of any notice, information and report that is required to be provided to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Controlling Noteholder pursuant to the BX 2020-VIVA TSA with respect to any MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Major Decisions, or the implementation of any recommended actions outlined in an asset status report, within the same time frame that such notice, information and report is required to be provided to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Controlling Noteholder, and (B) consult with each holder of an MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Note or an MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay B Note (at any time such holder is not the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Controlling Noteholder) or its representative on a strictly non-binding basis, to the extent having received such notices, information and reports, any such MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Non-Controlling Noteholder requests consultation with respect to any such MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Major Decisions or the implementation of any recommended actions outlined in an asset status report, and consider alternative actions recommended by such MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Non-Controlling Noteholder or its representative; provided that after the expiration of a period of 10 business days from the delivery to any such MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Non-Controlling Noteholder by the BX 2020-VIVA Special Servicer of written notice of a proposed action, together with copies of the notice, information and reports, the BX 2020-VIVA Special Servicer will no longer be obligated to consult with such MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Non-Controlling Noteholder, whether or not such MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Non-Controlling Noteholder has responded within such 10 business day period. Notwithstanding the consultation rights of any holder of an MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Note or an MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay B Note that is an MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Non-Controlling Noteholder set forth in the immediately preceding sentence, the BX 2020-VIVA Special Servicer may make any MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Major Decision or take any recommended action outlined in an asset status report before the expiration of the aforementioned 10 business day period if the BX 2020-VIVA Special Servicer determines that immediate action with respect thereto is necessary to protect the interests of the noteholders. In no event will the BX 2020-VIVA Special Servicer be obligated at any time to follow or take any alternative actions recommended by an MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Non-Controlling Noteholder.

 

An “MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Note Control Appraisal Period“ will exist with respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan, if and for so long as (a)(1) the initial principal balance of the MGM

 

 

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Grand & Mandalay Bay C Notes minus (2) the sum (without duplication) of (x) any payments of principal (whether as principal prepayments or otherwise) allocated to, and received on, the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Notes after the date of their creation, (y) any appraisal reduction amounts for the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan that are allocated to such MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Notes in reduction of their regular principal balances and (z) any losses realized with respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgaged Properties or the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan that are allocated to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Notes in reduction of their regular principal balances, is less than (b) 25% of the remainder of (i) the initial principal balance of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Notes less (ii) any payments of principal (whether as principal prepayments or otherwise) allocated to, and received on, the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Notes after the date of their creation.

 

An “MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Note Control Appraisal Period“ will exist with respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan, if and for so long as (a)(1) the initial principal balance of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Notes minus (2) the sum (without duplication) of (x) any payments of principal (whether as principal prepayments or otherwise) allocated to, and received on, the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Notes after the date of their creation, (y) any appraisal reduction amounts for the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan that are allocated to such MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Notes in reduction of their regular principal balances and (z) any losses realized with respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgaged Properties or the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan that are allocated to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Notes in reduction of their regular principal balances, is less than (b) 25% of the remainder of (i) the initial principal balance of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Notes less (ii) any payments of principal (whether as principal prepayments or otherwise) allocated to, and received on, the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Notes after the date of their creation.

 

An “MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Note Control Appraisal Period“ will exist with respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan, if and for so long as (a)(1) the initial principal balance of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Notes minus (2) the sum (without duplication) of (x) any payments of principal (whether as principal prepayments or otherwise) allocated to, and received on, the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Notes after the date of their creation, (y) any appraisal reduction amounts for the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan that are allocated to such MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Notes in reduction of their regular principal balances and (z) any losses realized with respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgaged Properties or the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan that are allocated to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Notes in reduction of their regular principal balances, is less than (b) 25% of the remainder of (i) the initial principal balance of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Notes less (ii) any payments of principal (whether as principal prepayments or otherwise) allocated to, and received on, the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Notes after the date of their creation.

 

MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Major Decision“ means a “Major Decision” under the BX 2020-VIVA TSA.

 

Sale of Defaulted Whole Loan

 

If the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan becomes a defaulted mortgage loan under the BX 2020-VIVA TSA and the BX 2020-VIVA Special Servicer decides to sell the notes included in the BX 2020-VIVA securitization, the BX 2020-VIVA Special Servicer will be required to sell the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan and the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Companion Loans, together as notes evidencing one whole loan in accordance with the BX 2020-VIVA TSA.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, the BX 2020-VIVA Special Servicer will not be permitted to sell the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan or any MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Note or MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay B Note not included in the BX 2020-VIVA securitization (such notes, the “MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Non-Lead Securitization Notes”) without the consent of the holders thereof (including the issuing entity, as holder of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan) (together, the “MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Non-Lead Noteholders”) unless it has delivered to such holder (a) at least 15 business days prior written notice of any decision to attempt to sell the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Non-Lead Securitization Notes, (b) at least 10 days prior to the proposed sale date, a copy of each bid package (together with any material amendments to such bid packages) received by the BX 2020-VIVA Special Servicer, a copy of the most recent appraisal for the

 

 

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MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan and any documents in the servicing file maintained by the BX 2020-VIVA Servicer and/or BX 2020-VIVA Special Servicer with respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan reasonably requested by the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Non-Lead Noteholder that are material to the price of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Non-Lead Securitization Notes, and (c) until the sale is completed, and a reasonable period of time (but no less time than is afforded to the other offerors and the controlling class representative under the BX 2020-VIVA TSA) prior to the proposed sale date, all information and documents being provided to other offerors and all leases or other documents that are approved by the BX 2020-VIVA Special Servicer in connection with the proposed sale, provided that such MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Non-Lead Noteholder may waive any of the delivery or timing requirements set forth in this sentence.

 

Special Servicer Appointment Rights

 

Pursuant to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Co-Lender Agreement, the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Controlling Noteholder (or its controlling noteholder representative) will be entitled to terminate the rights and obligations of the BX 2020-VIVA Special Servicer, with or without cause, and appoint a replacement special servicer with respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan.

 

The 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan

 

General

 

The 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan consists of (a) the 416-420 Kent Avenue Mortgage Loan evidenced by promissory note A-2 with an original principal balance of $60,000,000, which is being contributed to the issuing entity, (b) one Pari Passu Companion Loan (together with the 416-420 Kent Avenue Mortgage Loan, the “416-420 Kent Avenue A Notes”) evidenced by promissory note A-1 with an original principal balance of $156,900,000, which is not being contributed to the issuing entity, and (c) one Subordinate Companion Loan (the “416-420 Kent Avenue Subordinate Companion Loan”) evidenced by promissory note B with an original principal balance of $81,100,000, which is not being contributed to the issuing entity. Interest is payable on the 416-420 Kent Avenue A Notes and the 416-420 Kent Avenue B Subordinate Companion Loan at a rate equal to 3.34832% per annum.

 

Servicing

 

The related Co-Lender Agreement (the “416-420 Kent Avenue Co-Lender Agreement”) provides that the administration of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Mortgage Loan will be governed by the 416-420 Kent Avenue Co-Lender Agreement and the 416-420 Kent Avenue TSA. The parties to the 416-420 Kent Avenue TSA identified in the table entitled “Non-Serviced Whole Loans” under “Summary of Terms—The Mortgage Pool” are expected to constitute the related Non-Serviced Master Servicer, Non-Serviced Special Servicer, Non-Serviced Trustee and Non-Serviced Custodian. In servicing the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan, the servicing standard set forth in the 416-420 Kent Avenue TSA will require the related Non-Serviced Master Servicer and the related Non-Serviced Special Servicer to take into account the interests of the Certificateholders and the holders of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Companion Loans as a collective whole, taking into account the subordinate nature of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Subordinate Companion Loan.

 

Amounts payable to the issuing entity as holder of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Mortgage Loan pursuant to the 416-420 Kent Avenue Co-Lender Agreement will be included in the Aggregate Available Funds for the related Distribution Date to the extent described in this prospectus.

 

See “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Servicing of the Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans”.

 

Custody of the Mortgage File

 

Citibank, N.A., which is expected to be the custodian under the 416-420 Kent Avenue TSA, is expected to be the custodian of the mortgage file related to the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan (other than the promissory note evidencing the 416-420 Kent Avenue Mortgage Loan).

 

 

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Application of Payments

 

The 416-420 Kent Avenue Co-Lender Agreement sets forth the respective rights of the holders of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Mortgage Loan and the related Companion Loans with respect to distributions of funds received in respect of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan, and provides, in general, that:

 

 

the 416-420 Kent Avenue Subordinate Companion Loan and the rights of its holder to receive payments of interest, principal and other amounts with respect to the 416-420 Kent Avenue Subordinate Companion Loan are at all times junior, subject and subordinate to the 416-420 Kent Avenue A Notes and the rights of their holders to receive payments of interest, principal and other amounts with respect to the 416-420 Kent Avenue A Notes, as and to the extent set forth in the 416-420 Kent Avenue Co-Lender Agreement.

 

 

all amounts tendered by the related borrower or otherwise available for payment on or with respect to or in connection with the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan or the related Mortgaged Property or amounts realized as proceeds thereof, after payments of amounts for required reserves or escrows required by the mortgage loan documents and amounts that are then due, payable or reimbursable pursuant to the 416-420 Kent Avenue TSA will be distributed by the related Non-Serviced Master Servicer in the following order of priority without duplication:

 

 

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first, to the holders of the 416-420 Kent Avenue A Notes, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to, in the case of each holder of a 416-420 Kent Avenue A Note, an amount equal to the accrued and unpaid interest on the principal balance for such 416-420 Kent Avenue A Note at the applicable net interest rate;

 

 

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second, to the holder of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Subordinate Companion Loan, up to, an amount equal to the accrued and unpaid interest on the principal balance for such 416-420 Kent Avenue Subordinate Companion Loan at the applicable net interest rate;

 

 

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third, to the holders of the 416-420 Kent Avenue A Notes, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on the respective principal balances of the 416-420 Kent Avenue A Notes, (i) at any time that no 416-420 Kent Avenue Triggering Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, in an aggregate amount equal to the principal payments received, if any, with respect to such monthly payment date with respect to the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan, until the principal balance for each 416-420 Kent Avenue A Note has been reduced to zero, and (ii) at any time that a 416-420 Kent Avenue Triggering Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, all remaining funds, if any, until the principal balance for each 416-420 Kent Avenue A Note has been reduced to zero;

 

 

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fourth, to the holder of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Subordinate Companion Loan, (i) at any time that no 416-420 Kent Avenue Triggering Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, in an aggregate amount equal to the remaining principal payments received, if any, with respect to such monthly payment date with respect to the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan, until the principal balance for the 416-420 Kent Avenue Subordinate Companion Loan has been reduced to zero, and (ii) at any time that a 416-420 Kent Avenue Triggering Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, all remaining funds, if any, until the principal balance for the 416-420 Kent Avenue Subordinate Companion Loan has been reduced to zero;

 

 

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principal balance for the related 416-420 Kent Avenue A Note as a result of such workout, plus interest on such amount at the related net interest rate;

 

 

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sixth, if the proceeds of any foreclosure sale or any liquidation of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan or the related Mortgaged Property exceed the amounts required to be applied in accordance with the foregoing clauses first through fifth and, as a result of a workout the principal balance for the 416-420 Kent Avenue Subordinate Companion Loan has been reduced, such excess amount shall be paid to the holder of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Subordinate Companion Loan, up to an amount equal to the reduction, if any, of the principal balance for such 416-420 Kent Avenue Subordinate Companion Loan as a result of such workout, plus interest on such amount at the related net interest rate;

 

 

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seventh, to the holders of the 416-420 Kent Avenue A Notes, on a pro rata and pari passu basis based on their respective entitlements, up to, in the case of each holder of a 416-420 Kent Avenue A Note, an amount equal to all default yield maintenance premiums allocated to the related 416-420 Kent Avenue A Note in accordance with the mortgage loan agreement;

 

 

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eighth, to the holder of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Subordinate Companion Loan, up to an amount equal to all Default Yield Maintenance Premiums allocated to the B Note in accordance with the Mortgage Loan Agreement;

 

 

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ninth, to the extent assumption or transfer fees actually paid by the related borrower are not required to be otherwise applied under the 416-420 Kent Avenue TSA, including, without limitation, to provide reimbursement for interest on any advances, to pay any additional servicing expenses or to compensate the related Non-Serviced Master Servicer or Non-Serviced Special Servicer (in each case provided that such reimbursements or payments relate to the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan), any such assumption or transfer fees, to the extent actually paid by the related borrower, shall be paid to the holders of the 416-420 Kent Avenue A Notes, pro rata, based on their respective percentage interests, and the holder of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Subordinate Companion Loan; and

 

 

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tenth, if any excess amount is available to be distributed in respect of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan, and not otherwise applied in accordance with the foregoing clauses first through tenth, any remaining amount shall be paid to the holders of the 416-420 Kent Avenue A Notes, pro rata, based on their respective percentage interests, and the holder of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Subordinate Companion Loan.

 

For the purposes of the foregoing, “416-420 Kent Avenue Triggering Event of Default“ means (i) any event of default with respect to an obligation of the related borrower to pay money due under the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan or (ii) any non-monetary event of default as a result of which the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan becomes a specially serviced mortgage loan (which, for clarification, shall not include any imminent event of default).

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a P&I Advance is made with respect to the 416-420 Kent Avenue Mortgage Loan, then that P&I Advance, together with interest thereon, may only be reimbursed out of future payments and collections on the 416-420 Kent Avenue Mortgage Loan or, as and to the extent described under “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Advances”, on other Mortgage Loans, but not out of payments or other collections on the 416-420 Kent Avenue Companion Loans.

 

Certain costs and expenses allocable to the 416-420 Kent Avenue Mortgage Loan (such as a pro rata share of a nonrecoverable property protection advance) may, to the extent not otherwise paid out of collections on the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan, be payable or reimbursable out of general collections on the Mortgage Pool. This may result in temporary (or, if not ultimately reimbursed, permanent) shortfalls to the Certificateholders.

 

 

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Consultation and Control

 

Pursuant to the 416-420 Kent Avenue Co-Lender Agreement, the controlling noteholder with respect to the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan (the “416-420 Kent Avenue Controlling Noteholder”) will be the holder of note A-1, provided that if a borrower restricted party is the 416-420 Kent Avenue Controlling Noteholder, then such party (and such party assigned the rights to exercise the rights of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Controlling Noteholder) will not be entitled to exercise any rights of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Controlling Noteholder.

 

The related Non-Serviced Special Servicer will be required to (i) provide copies to the issuing entity as holder of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Mortgage Loan (the “416-420 Kent Avenue Non-Controlling Noteholder”) of any notice, information and report that it is required to provide to the 416-420 Kent Avenue Controlling Noteholder with respect to any 416-420 Kent Avenue Major Decisions, or the implementation of any recommended actions outlined in an asset status report, within the same time frame that such notice, information and report is required to be provided to the 416-420 Kent Avenue Controlling Noteholder, and (ii) use reasonable efforts to consult with the 416-420 Kent Avenue Non-Controlling Noteholder on a strictly non-binding basis, to the extent having received such notices, information and reports, such 416-420 Kent Avenue Non-Controlling Noteholder requests consultation with respect to any such 416-420 Kent Avenue Major Decisions or the implementation of any recommended actions outlined in an asset status report, and consider alternative actions recommended by such 416-420 Kent Avenue Non-Controlling Noteholder; provided that after the expiration of a period of ten (10) business days from the delivery to the 416-420 Kent Avenue Non-Controlling Noteholder by the related Non-Serviced Special Servicer of written notice of a proposed action, together with copies of the notice, information and reports, the related Non-Serviced Special Servicer will no longer be obligated to consult with such 416-420 Kent Avenue Non-Controlling Noteholder, whether or not such 416-420 Kent Avenue Non-Controlling Noteholder has responded within such ten (10) business day period. Notwithstanding the consultation rights of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Non-Controlling Noteholder set forth in the immediately preceding sentence, the related Non-Serviced Special Servicer may take any 416-420 Kent Avenue Major Decision or any action set forth in the asset status report before the expiration of the aforementioned ten (10) business day period if the Non-Serviced Special Servicer determines that immediate action with respect thereto is necessary to protect the interests of the holders of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan. In no event will the Non-Serviced Special Servicer be obligated at any time to follow or take any alternative actions recommended by the 416-420 Kent Avenue Non-Controlling Noteholder.

 

416-420 Kent Avenue Major Decision“ means a “Major Decision” under the 416-420 Kent Avenue TSA.

 

Sale of Defaulted Whole Loan

 

If the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan becomes a defaulted mortgage loan under the 416-420 Kent Avenue TSA and the related Non-Serviced Special Servicer decides to sell the notes included in the CGCMT 2020-420K securitization, the related Non-Serviced Special Servicer will be required to sell the 416-420 Kent Avenue Mortgage Loan and the 416-420 Kent Avenue Companion Loans, together as notes evidencing one whole loan in accordance with the 416-420 Kent Avenue TSA. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the related Non-Serviced Special Servicer will not be permitted to sell the 416-420 Kent Avenue Mortgage Loan without the consent of the holder thereof (including the issuing entity, as holder of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Mortgage Loan) (the “416-420 Kent Avenue Non-Lead Noteholder”) unless it has delivered to such holder (a) at least fifteen (15) business days prior written notice of any decision to attempt to sell the 416-420 Kent Avenue Mortgage Loan, (b) at least ten (10) days prior to the proposed sale date, a copy of each bid package (together with any material amendments to such bid packages) received by the related Non-Serviced Special Servicer in connection with any such proposed sale, a copy of the most recent appraisal and certain other supplementary documents reasonably requested by the 416-420 Kent Avenue Non-Lead Noteholder, and (c) until the sale is completed, and a reasonable period of time (but no less time than is afforded to other offerors and the controlling class representative under the CGCMT 2020-420K securitization) prior to the proposed sale date, all information and other documents being provided to other offerors and all leases or other documents that are approved by the related Non-Serviced Special Servicer in connection with the proposed sale. Subject to the foregoing, each of the 416-420 Kent

 

 

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Avenue Controlling Noteholder, its representative, the 416-420 Kent Avenue Non-Controlling Noteholder and their representatives are permitted to submit an offer at any sale of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan unless such person is a borrower restricted party.

 

Special Servicer Appointment Rights

 

Pursuant to the 416-420 Kent Avenue Co-Lender Agreement, the 416-420 Kent Avenue Controlling Noteholder (or its representative) will have the right, at any time, with or without cause, to replace any special servicer then acting under the 416-420 Kent Avenue TSA with respect to the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan and appoint a replacement special servicer with respect to the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan.

 

The Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan

 

General

 

The Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan (2.3%) is part of a split loan structure comprised of five (5) senior promissory notes and one (1) subordinate promissory note, each of which is secured by the same mortgage instrument on the same underlying Mortgaged Property, with an aggregate initial principal balance of $435,000,000.  One such senior promissory notes designated A-2 with an initial principal balance of $25,000,000 (the “Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan”), will be deposited into this securitization.  The Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan (as defined below) is evidenced by (i) the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan, (ii) four (4) senior promissory notes designated as Notes A-1, A-3, A-4 and A-5 (the “Cambridge Crossing Pari Passu Companion Loans”), which have an aggregate initial principal balance of $270,000,000; and (iii) one (1) subordinate promissory note designated as Note B (the “Cambridge Crossing Subordinate Companion Loan” and, together with the Cambridge Crossing Pari Passu Companion Loans, the “Cambridge Crossing Standalone Companion Loans”), with an initial principal balance of $140,000,000.

 

The Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan, the Cambridge Crossing Pari Passu Companion Loans and the Cambridge Crossing Subordinate Companion Loan are referred to herein, collectively, as the “Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan”, and the Cambridge Crossing Pari Passu Companion Loans and the Cambridge Crossing Subordinate Companion Loan are referred to herein as the “Cambridge Crossing Companion Loans”.  The Cambridge Crossing Pari Passu Companion Loans are generally pari passu in right of payment with each other and with the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan.  The Cambridge Crossing Subordinate Companion Loan is generally subordinate in right of payment with respect to the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan and Cambridge Crossing Pari Passu Companion Loans.

 

Only the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan is included in the issuing entity.  The Cambridge Crossing Standalone Companion Loans were contributed to a securitization trust governed by the COMM 2020-CX TSA (the “COMM 2020-CX Securitization”). 

 

The rights of the holders of the promissory notes evidencing the Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan (the “Cambridge Crossing Noteholders”) are subject to an Co-Lender Agreement (the “Cambridge Crossing Co-Lender Agreement”).  The following summaries describe certain provisions of the Cambridge Crossing Co-Lender Agreement.

 

Servicing

 

The Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan (including the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan) and any related REO Property will be serviced and administered pursuant to the terms of the COMM 2020-CX TSA by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as master servicer (in such capacity, the “Cambridge Crossing Servicer”), and, if necessary, Situs Holdings, LLC, as special servicer (in such capacity, the “Cambridge Crossing Special Servicer”), in the manner described under “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Servicing of the Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans”, but subject to the terms of the Cambridge Crossing Co-Lender Agreement.

 

 

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Advances

 

The applicable master servicer or the trustee, as applicable, will be responsible for making any required principal and interest advances on the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan (but not on the Cambridge Crossing Companion Loans) pursuant to the terms of the PSA unless the applicable master servicer, the applicable special servicer or the trustee, as applicable, determines that such an advance would not be recoverable from collections on the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan. 

 

Property protection advances in respect of the Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan will be made by the Cambridge Crossing Servicer or the trustee under the COMM 2020-CX TSA (the “Cambridge Crossing Trustee”), as applicable, unless a determination of nonrecoverability is made under the COMM 2020-CX TSA, as described under “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Servicing of the Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans”.

 

Application of Payments Prior to a Cambridge Crossing Triggering Event of Default

 

Generally, as long as no (i) event of default with respect to an obligation of the Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan borrower to pay money due under the Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan or (ii) non-monetary event of default (other than an imminent event of default) as a result of which the Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan becomes a specially serviced mortgage loan under the COMM 2020-CX TSA (a “Cambridge Crossing Triggering Event of Default”) has occurred and is continuing, all amounts available for payment on the Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan (excluding (i) all amounts for required reserves or escrows required by the related mortgage loan documents to be held as reserves or escrows and (ii) proceeds, awards or settlements to be applied to the restoration or repair of the related Mortgaged Property or released to the borrower in accordance with the Servicing Standard or the related mortgage loan documents), will be allocated, subject to any deduction, reimbursement, recovery or other payment required or permitted under the Cambridge Crossing Co-Lender Agreement, as follows:

 

(i) first, (A) first, to the holders of the Cambridge Crossing Pari Passu Companion Loans and the issuing entity, as holder of the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan (or the Cambridge Crossing Servicer or the Cambridge Crossing Trustee and, if applicable, the master servicer) up to the amount of any nonrecoverable property protection advances (or in the case of the master servicer if applicable, its pro rata share of any nonrecoverable property protection advances previously reimbursed to the Cambridge Crossing Servicer or the Cambridge Crossing Trustee from general collections of the issuing entity) that remain unreimbursed (together with interest thereon at the applicable advance rate), (B) second, to the holders of the Cambridge Crossing Pari Passu Companion Loans and the issuing entity, as holder of the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan (or the Cambridge Crossing Servicer or the Cambridge Crossing Trustee and, if applicable, the master servicer), on a pro rata and pari passu basis (based on their respective outstanding principal balances), up to the amount of any nonrecoverable principal and interest advances, as applicable, that remain unreimbursed (together with interest thereon at the applicable advance rate), (C) third, to the holder of the Cambridge Crossing Subordinate Companion Loan (or the Cambridge Crossing Servicer or the Cambridge Crossing Trustee) up to the amount of any nonrecoverable principal and interest advances that remain unreimbursed (together with interest thereon at the applicable advance rate), and (D) fourth, on a pro rata and pari passu basis (based on the total outstanding note principal balances of the Cambridge Crossing Standalone Companion Loans), to the holders of the Cambridge Crossing Standalone Companion Loans (or the Cambridge Crossing Servicer or the Cambridge Crossing Trustee) up to the amount of any nonrecoverable administrative advances that remain unreimbursed (together with interest thereon at the applicable advance rate);

 

(ii) second, to the holders of the Cambridge Crossing Standalone Companion Loans (or the Cambridge Crossing Servicer, Cambridge Crossing Special Servicer or the Cambridge Crossing Trustee), on a pro rata and pari passu basis (based on the unreimbursed amount of costs paid or payable), up to the amount of any unreimbursed costs paid or any costs currently payable or paid or advanced by the holder of such Cambridge Crossing Standalone Companion Loans (or the Cambridge Crossing Servicer, Cambridge Crossing Special Servicer or the Cambridge Crossing Trustee, as applicable), with respect to the Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan, including, without limitation, unreimbursed property protection advances and administrative advances and interest thereon at the applicable advance rate, to the extent such costs,

 

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property protection advances and administrative advances and interest thereon are then payable or reimbursable under the COMM 2020-CX TSA;

 

(iii)      third, initially, to the holders of the Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan (or the Cambridge Crossing Servicer), the applicable accrued and unpaid servicing fee (without duplication of any portion of the servicing fee paid by the related borrower), and, then, to the holders of the Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan (or the Cambridge Crossing Special Servicer), any special servicing fees (including, without limitation, any workout fees and liquidation fees) earned by it with respect to the Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan under the COMM 2020-CX TSA;

 

(iv)      fourth, pari passu, to the holders of the Cambridge Crossing Pari Passu Companion Loans and to the issuing entity, as holder of the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan, up to an amount equal to the accrued and unpaid interest on the related outstanding note principal balance at the related interest rate, net of the servicing fee rate, on a pro rata basis according to the amount of accrued and unpaid interest due to the holders of the Cambridge Crossing Pari Passu Companion Loans and the issuing entity, as holder of the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan;

 

(v)      fifth, pari passu, in respect of principal, to the holders of the Cambridge Crossing Pari Passu Companion Loans and to the issuing entity, as holder of the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan, all payments and prepayments of amounts allocable to the reduction of the principal balance of the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan and Cambridge Crossing Pari Passu Companion Loans (including amounts allocable as principal on the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan and Cambridge Crossing Pari Passu Companion Loans after the Anticipated Repayment Date and any portion of casualty or condemnation proceeds received and allocable as principal on the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan and Cambridge Crossing Pari Passu Companion Loans), until the related outstanding note principal balances have been reduced to zero, with the aggregate amount so payable allocated between holders on a pro rata basis (based on their respective outstanding note principal balances);

 

(vi)      sixth, if the proceeds of any foreclosure sale or any liquidation of the Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan or the related Mortgaged Property exceed the amounts required to be applied in accordance with the foregoing priorities first through fifth, pari passu to the holders of the Cambridge Crossing Pari Passu Companion Loans and to the issuing entity, as holder of the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan, in an amount equal to the aggregate of unreimbursed realized losses previously allocated to the holders of the Cambridge Crossing Pari Passu Companion Loans and to the issuing entity, as holder of the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan, plus interest thereon at the related interest rate, net of the servicing fee rate, on a pro rata basis based on the amount of realized losses previously allocated to each such Cambridge Crossing Pari Passu Companion Loan and the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan;

 

(vii)     seventh, to the holder of the Cambridge Crossing Subordinate Companion Loan if the Cambridge Crossing Subordinate Companion Loan is not included in the COMM 2020-CX Securitization (or the Cambridge Crossing Servicer, the Cambridge Crossing Special Servicer or Cambridge Crossing Trustee (if any), as applicable) up to the amount of any unreimbursed costs paid or any costs currently payable or paid or advanced by the holder of the Cambridge Crossing Subordinate Companion Loan (or the Cambridge Crossing Servicer, the Cambridge Crossing Special Servicer or Cambridge Crossing Trustee (if any), as applicable), with respect to the Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan pursuant to the COMM 2020-CX TSA and the Cambridge Crossing Co-Lender Agreement, including, without limitation, unreimbursed property advances and administrative advances and interest thereon at the applicable advance rate, to the extent such costs, property advances and administrative advances and interest thereon are then payable or reimbursable under the COMM 2020-CX TSA or the Cambridge Crossing Co-Lender Agreement, and any cure payment made by the holder of the Cambridge Crossing Subordinate Companion Loan pursuant to the Cambridge Crossing Co-Lender Agreement;

 

(viii)    eighth, to the holder of the Cambridge Crossing Subordinate Companion Loan, up to an amount equal to the accrued and unpaid interest on the related outstanding note principal balance at the related interest rate, net of the servicing fee rate;

 

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(ix)      ninth, in respect of principal, to the holder of the Cambridge Crossing Subordinate Companion Loan all payments and prepayments of principal allocable to the reduction of the principal balance of the Cambridge Crossing Subordinate Companion Loan (including amounts allocable as principal on the Cambridge Crossing Subordinate Companion Loan after the Anticipated Repayment Date and any portion of casualty or condemnation proceeds received and allocable as principal on the Cambridge Crossing Subordinate Companion Loan) until the related outstanding note principal balance has been reduced to zero;

 

(x)      tenth, if the proceeds of any foreclosure sale or any liquidation of the Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan or the related Mortgaged Property exceed the amounts required to be applied in accordance with the foregoing priorities first through ninth, to the holder of the Cambridge Crossing Subordinate Companion Loan, in an amount equal to the aggregate of unreimbursed realized losses previously allocated to the holder of the Cambridge Crossing Subordinate Companion Loan, plus interest thereon at the related interest rate, net of the servicing fee rate;

 

(xi)      eleventh, any interest accrued at the default rate on the outstanding principal balance of the Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan to the extent such default interest amount is (i) actually paid by the related borrower, (ii) in excess of interest accrued on the outstanding principal balance at the Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan interest rate and (iii) not required to be paid to the Cambridge Crossing Servicer, the Cambridge Crossing Trustee or the Cambridge Crossing Special Servicer, the applicable master servicer or the trustee under the PSA, pari passu, to the Cambridge Crossing Noteholders in an amount calculated on the related outstanding note principal balance at the excess of (x) the related default rate over (y) the related note interest rate, with the aggregate amount so payable to be allocated between the holders on a pro rata basis according the respective amounts due to them under this priority eleventh;

 

(xii)     twelfth, pari passu, to the holders of the Cambridge Crossing Pari Passu Companion Loans and to the issuing entity, as holder of the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan, any prepayment premium, to the extent actually paid by the related borrower and allocable to any prepayment of the Cambridge Crossing Pari Passu Companion Loans and Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan, pro rata based on the amount due to each related note;

 

(xiii)    thirteenth, to the holder of the Cambridge Crossing Subordinate Companion Loan, any prepayment premium, to the extent actually paid by the related borrower and allocable to any prepayment of the Cambridge Crossing Subordinate Companion Loan;

 

(xiv)    fourteenth, pari passu, to the holders of the Cambridge Crossing Pari Passu Companion Loans and to the issuing entity, as holder of the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan, up to an amount equal to the unpaid interest at the Revised Rate accrued on the related outstanding note principal balance, on a pro rata basis according to the amount of accrued and unpaid interest at the Revised Rate due to the holders of the Cambridge Crossing Pari Passu Companion Loans and the issuing entity, as holder of the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan;

 

(xv)    fifteenth, to the holder of the Cambridge Crossing Subordinate Companion Loan, up to an amount equal to the unpaid interest at the Revised Rate accrued on the related outstanding note principal balance of the Cambridge Crossing Subordinate Companion Loan;

 

(xvi)    sixteenth, pro rata and pari passu (in the case of penalty charges, only to the extent not required to be paid to the Cambridge Crossing Servicer, the Cambridge Crossing Trustee or the Cambridge Crossing Special Servicer under the COMM 2020-CX TSA or the applicable master servicer or the trustee under the PSA, or, in each case, as required to be paid to them in accordance with the Cambridge Crossing Co-Lender Agreement), to each Cambridge Crossing Noteholder, its percentage interest of any assumption fees and penalty charges, in each case to the extent actually paid by the borrower; and

 

(xvii)   seventeenth, any excess amount not otherwise applied pursuant to the foregoing priorities first through sixteenth above, to the holders of the Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan on a pro rata and pari passu in accordance with their respective initial percentage interests.

 

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Application of Payments after a Cambridge Crossing Triggering Event of Default

 

Generally, for so long as a Cambridge Crossing Triggering Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, all amounts available for payment on the Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan (excluding (i) all amounts for required reserves or escrows required by the related loan documents to be held as reserves or escrows and (ii) proceeds, awards or settlements to be applied to the restoration or repair of the related Mortgaged Property or released to the borrower in accordance with the Servicing Standard or the mortgage loan documents), will be allocated, subject to any deduction, reimbursement, recovery or other payment required or permitted under the Cambridge Crossing Co-Lender Agreement, as follows:

 

(i)     first, (A) first, to the holders of the Cambridge Crossing Pari Passu Companion Loans and the issuing entity, as holder of the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan (or the Cambridge Crossing Servicer or the Cambridge Crossing Trustee and, if applicable, the master servicer) up to the amount of any nonrecoverable property protection advances (or in the case of the master servicer, if applicable, its pro rata share of any nonrecoverable property protection advances previously reimbursed to the Cambridge Crossing Servicer or the Cambridge Crossing Trustee from general collections of the issuing entity, as applicable) that remain unreimbursed (together with interest thereon at the applicable advance rate), (B) second, to the holders of the Cambridge Crossing Pari Passu Companion Loans and the issuing entity, as holder of the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan (or the Cambridge Crossing Servicer or the Cambridge Crossing Trustee and, if applicable, the master servicer), on a pro rata and pari passu basis (based on their respective outstanding principal balances), up to the amount of any nonrecoverable principal and interest advances, as applicable, that remain unreimbursed (together with interest thereon at the applicable advance rate), (C) third, to the holder of the Cambridge Crossing Subordinate Companion Loan (or the Cambridge Crossing Servicer or the Cambridge Crossing Trustee) up to the amount of any nonrecoverable principal and interest advances that remain unreimbursed (together with interest thereon at the applicable advance rate), and (D) fourth, on a pro rata and pari passu basis (based on the total outstanding note principal balances of the Cambridge Crossing Standalone Companion Loans), to the holders of the Cambridge Crossing Standalone Companion Loans (or the Cambridge Crossing Servicer or the Cambridge Crossing Trustee) up to the amount of any nonrecoverable administrative advances that remain unreimbursed (together with interest thereon at the applicable advance rate);

 

(ii)    second, to the holders of the Cambridge Crossing Standalone Companion Loans (or the Cambridge Crossing Servicer, Cambridge Crossing Special Servicer or the Cambridge Crossing Trustee), on a pro rata and pari passu basis (based on the unreimbursed amount of costs paid or payable), up to the amount of any unreimbursed costs paid or any costs currently payable or paid or advanced by the holder of such Cambridge Crossing Standalone Companion Loans (or the Cambridge Crossing Servicer, Cambridge Crossing Special Servicer or the Cambridge Crossing Trustee, as applicable), with respect to the Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan, including, without limitation, unreimbursed property protection advances and administrative advances and interest thereon at the applicable advance rate, to the extent such costs, property protection advances and administrative advances and interest thereon are then payable or reimbursable under the COMM 2020-CX TSA;

 

(iii)   third, initially, to the holders of the Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan (or the Cambridge Crossing Servicer), the applicable accrued and unpaid servicing fee (without duplication of any portion of the servicing fee paid by the related borrower), and, then, to the holders of the Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan (or the Cambridge Crossing Special Servicer), any special servicing fees (including, without limitation, any workout fees and liquidation fees) earned by it with respect to the Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan under the COMM 2020-CX TSA;

 

(iv)   fourth, pari passu to the holders of the Cambridge Crossing Pari Passu Companion Loans and to the issuing entity, as holder of the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan, up to an amount equal to the accrued and unpaid interest on the related outstanding note principal balance at the related interest rate, net of the servicing fee rate, on a pro rata basis according to the amount of accrued and unpaid interest due to the holders of the Cambridge Crossing Pari Passu Companion Loans and the issuing entity, as holder of the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan;

 

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(v)      fifth, to the holder of the Cambridge Crossing Subordinate Companion Loan, up to an amount equal to the accrued and unpaid interest on the related outstanding note principal balance at the related interest rate, net of the servicing fee rate;

 

(vi)      sixth, pari passu, in respect of principal, to the holders of the Cambridge Crossing Pari Passu Companion Loans and to the issuing entity, as holder of the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan, remaining funds until the related outstanding note principal balances have been reduced to zero, with the aggregate amount so payable allocated between holders on a pro rata basis (based on their respective outstanding note principal balances);

 

(vii)     seventh, if the proceeds of any foreclosure sale or any liquidation of the Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan or the related Mortgaged Property exceed the amounts required to be applied in accordance with the foregoing priorities first through sixth, pari passu to the holders of the Cambridge Crossing Pari Passu Companion Loans and to the issuing entity, as holder of the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan, in an amount equal to the aggregate of unreimbursed realized losses previously allocated to the holders of the Cambridge Crossing Pari Passu Companion Loans and to the issuing entity, as holder of the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan, plus interest thereon at the related interest rate, net of the servicing fee rate, on a pro rata basis based on the amount of realized losses previously allocated to each such Cambridge Crossing Pari Passu Companion Loan and the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan;

 

(viii)    eighth, to the holder of the Cambridge Crossing Subordinate Companion Loan if the Cambridge Crossing Subordinate Companion Loan is not included in the COMM 2020-CX Securitization (or the Cambridge Crossing Servicer, the Cambridge Crossing Special Servicer or Cambridge Crossing Trustee (if any), as applicable) up to the amount of any unreimbursed costs paid or any costs currently payable or paid or advanced by the holder of the Cambridge Crossing Subordinate Companion Loan (or the Cambridge Crossing Servicer, the Cambridge Crossing Special Servicer or Cambridge Crossing Trustee (if any), as applicable), with respect to the Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan pursuant to the COMM 2020-CX TSA and the Cambridge Crossing Co-Lender Agreement, including, without limitation, unreimbursed property advances and administrative advances and interest thereon at the applicable advance rate, to the extent such costs, property advances and administrative advances and interest thereon are then payable or reimbursable under the COMM 2020-CX TSA or the Cambridge Crossing Co-Lender Agreement, and any cure payment made by the holder of the Cambridge Crossing Subordinate Companion Loan pursuant to the Cambridge Crossing Co-Lender Agreement;

 

(ix)    ninth, in respect of principal, to the holder of the Cambridge Crossing Subordinate Companion Loan, all remaining funds until the related outstanding note principal balance has been reduced to zero;

 

(x)     tenth, if the proceeds of any foreclosure sale or any liquidation of the Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan or the related Mortgaged Property exceed the amounts required to be applied in accordance with the foregoing priorities first through ninth, to the holder of the Cambridge Crossing Subordinate Companion Loan, in an amount equal to the aggregate of unreimbursed realized losses previously allocated to the holder of the Cambridge Crossing Subordinate Companion Loan, plus interest thereon at the related interest rate, net of the servicing fee rate;

 

(xi)    eleventh, pari passu, to the holders of the Cambridge Crossing Pari Passu Companion Loans and to the issuing entity, as holder of the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan, any prepayment premium, to the extent actually paid by the related borrower and allocable to any prepayment of the Cambridge Crossing Pari Passu Companion Loans and Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan, pro rata based on the amount due to each related note;

 

(xii)    twelfth, to the holder of the Cambridge Crossing Subordinate Companion Loan, any prepayment premium, to the extent actually paid by the related borrower and allocable to the prepayment of the Cambridge Crossing Subordinate Companion Loan;

 

(xiii)    thirteenth, pari passu, to the holders of the Cambridge Crossing Pari Passu Companion Loans and to the issuing entity, as holder of the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan, up to an amount equal to the unpaid interest at the Revised Rate accrued on the related outstanding note principal balance, on a pro rata

 

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basis according to the amount of accrued and unpaid interest at the Revised Rate due to the holders of the Cambridge Crossing Pari Passu Companion Loans and the issuing entity, as holder of the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan;

 

(xiv)    fourteenth, to the holder of the Cambridge Crossing Subordinate Companion Loan, up to an amount equal to the unpaid interest at the Revised Rate accrued on the related outstanding note principal balance of the Cambridge Crossing Subordinate Companion Loan;

 

(xv)    fifteenth, any interest accrued at the default rate on the outstanding principal balance of the Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan to the extent such default interest amount is (i) actually paid by the related borrower, (ii) in excess of interest accrued on the outstanding principal balance at the Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan interest rate and (iii) not required to be paid to the Cambridge Crossing Servicer, the Cambridge Crossing Trustee or the Cambridge Crossing Special Servicer or the applicable master servicer or the trustee under the PSA, pari passu, to the Cambridge Crossing Noteholders in an amount calculated on the related outstanding note principal balance at the excess of (x) the related default rate over (y) the related note interest rate, with the aggregate amount so payable to be allocated between the holders on a pro rata basis according the respective amounts due to them under this priority fifteenth;

 

(xvi)    sixteenth, pro rata and pari passu (in the case of penalty charges, only to the extent not required to be paid to the Cambridge Crossing Servicer, the Cambridge Crossing Trustee or the Cambridge Crossing Special Servicer under the COMM 2020-CX TSA or the applicable master servicer or the trustee under the PSA, or, in each case, as required to be paid to them in accordance with the Cambridge Crossing Co-Lender Agreement), to Cambridge Crossing Noteholder, its percentage interest of any assumption fees and penalty charges, in each case to the extent actually paid by the borrower; and

 

(xvii)   seventeenth, any excess amount not otherwise applied pursuant to the foregoing priorities first through sixteenth above, to the holders of the Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan on a pro rata and pari passu in accordance with their respective initial percentage interests.

 

For the purpose of these “—Application of Payments Prior to a Cambridge Crossing Triggering Event of Default” and “Application of Payments after a Cambridge Crossing Triggering Event of Default” sections, with respect to Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan, the Cambridge Crossing Pari Passu Companion Loans and the Cambridge Crossing Subordinate Companion Loan, the term “percentage interest” means the percentage equivalent of a fraction, the numerator of which is equal to the principal balance of such loan, and the denominator of which is equal to the principal balance of the Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan.

 

Consultation and Control

 

The controlling noteholder under the Cambridge Crossing Co-Lender Agreement will be the securitization trust created pursuant to the terms of the COMM 2020-CX TSA.  Pursuant to the terms of the COMM 2020-CX TSA, the related controlling class representative, which is expected to initially be Core Credit Partners A LLC (the “Cambridge Crossing Directing Certificateholder”), will have consent and/or consultation rights with respect to the Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan similar, but not necessarily identical, to those held by the Directing Certificateholder under the terms of the PSA.  See “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Servicing of the Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans”.

 

The Cambridge Crossing Directing Certificateholder (or the Cambridge Crossing Servicer or Cambridge Crossing Special Servicer on its behalf) will be required to provide copies to the issuing entity, as non-controlling note holder, of any notice, information and report that is required to be provided to the Cambridge Crossing Directing Certificateholder pursuant to the COMM 2020-CX TSA with respect to any major decision within the same time frame such notice, information and report is required to be provided to the Cambridge Crossing Directing Certificateholder, and the Cambridge Crossing Special Servicer will be required to consult with each non-controlling noteholder on a strictly non-binding basis, to the extent having received such notices, information and reports, any such non-controlling noteholder requests consultation with respect to any such major decision, and consider alternative actions recommended by such non-controlling noteholder; provided that after the expiration of a period of ten (10) business days from the

 

 

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delivery to any non-controlling noteholder by the Cambridge Crossing Directing Certificateholder (or the Cambridge Crossing Servicer or Cambridge Crossing Special Servicer on its behalf) of written notice of a proposed action, together with copies of the notice, information and reports, the Cambridge Crossing Directing Certificateholder (or the Cambridge Crossing Servicer or Cambridge Crossing Special Servicer on its behalf) will no longer be obligated to consult with such non-controlling noteholder, whether or not such non-controlling noteholder has responded within such ten (10) business day period; provided, that the Cambridge Crossing Directing Certificateholder (or the Cambridge Crossing Servicer or Cambridge Crossing Special Servicer on its behalf) may take any major decision before the expiration of the aforementioned ten (10) Business Day period if the Cambridge Crossing Directing Certificateholder (or the Cambridge Crossing Servicer or Cambridge Crossing Special Servicer on its behalf) determines that immediate action with respect thereto is necessary to protect the mortgaged property or the interests of the Noteholders (as a collective whole).

 

Sale of Defaulted Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan

 

Pursuant to the terms of the Cambridge Crossing Co-Lender Agreement, if the Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan becomes a defaulted mortgage loan, and if the Cambridge Crossing Special Servicer determines to sell the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan and the Cambridge Crossing Companion Loans in accordance with the COMM 2020-CX TSA, then the Cambridge Crossing Special Servicer will have the right and the obligation to sell the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan and the Cambridge Crossing Companion Loans as notes evidencing one whole loan in accordance with the terms of the COMM 2020-CX TSA.  In connection with any such sale, the Cambridge Crossing Special Servicer will be required to follow the procedures set forth in the COMM 2020-CX TSA.

 

Special Servicer Appointment Rights

 

Pursuant to the Cambridge Crossing Co-Lender Agreement and the COMM 2020-CX TSA, the Cambridge Crossing Directing Certificateholder (prior to a control termination event) or certificateholders with the requisite percentage of voting rights will have the right, with or without cause, to replace the Cambridge Crossing Special Servicer then acting with respect to the Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan and appoint a replacement special servicer in lieu thereof without the consent of the issuing entity.

 

Additional Information

 

Each of the tables presented on Annex A-2 sets forth selected characteristics of the pool of Mortgage Loans as of the Cut-off Date, if applicable. For a detailed presentation of certain additional characteristics of the Mortgage Loans and the Mortgaged Properties on an individual basis, see Annex A-1. For a brief summary of the 15 largest Mortgage Loans in the pool of Mortgage Loans, see Annex A-3.

 

The description in this prospectus, including Annex A-1, Annex A-2 and Annex A-3, of the Mortgage Pool and the Mortgaged Properties is based upon the Mortgage Pool as expected to be constituted at the close of business on the Cut-off Date, as adjusted for the scheduled principal payments due on the Mortgage Loans on or before the Cut-off Date. Prior to the issuance of the Offered Certificates, a Mortgage Loan may be removed from the Mortgage Pool if the depositor deems such removal necessary or appropriate or if it is prepaid. This may cause the range of Mortgage Rates and maturities as well as the other characteristics of the Mortgage Loans to vary from those described in this prospectus.

 

A Form ABS-EE with the information required by Item 1125 of Regulation AB (17 CFR 2219.1125), Schedule AL – Asset-Level Information will be filed or caused to be filed by the depositor with respect to the issuing entity on or prior to the date of the filing of this prospectus and will provide such information for a reporting period commencing on the day after the hypothetical Determination Date in October 2020 and ending on the hypothetical Determination Date in November 2020.  In addition, a Current Report on Form 8-K containing detailed information regarding the Mortgage Loans will be available to persons (including beneficial owners of the Offered Certificates) who receive this prospectus and will be filed pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), together with the PSA, with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on or prior to the date of the filing of the final prospectus.

 

 

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Transaction Parties

 

The Sponsors and Mortgage Loan Sellers

 

Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company, Citi Real Estate Funding Inc., JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association and German American Capital Corporation are sponsors and mortgage loan sellers in this securitization transaction.

 

For a description of certain affiliations, relationships and related transactions between the sponsors and the other transaction parties, see “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to Conflicts of Interest” and “Certain Affiliations, Relationships and Related Transactions Involving Transaction Parties”.

 

Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company

 

General

 

Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company (“GSMC”) is a New York limited partnership, is a sponsor and a mortgage loan seller. The respective Mortgage Loans that GSMC is selling to the depositor in this securitization transaction are collectively referred to in this prospectus as the “GSMC Mortgage Loans”.

 

GSMC was formed in 1984.  Its general partner is Goldman Sachs Real Estate Funding Corp. and its limited partner is Goldman Sachs Bank USA (“GS Bank”).  GSMC’s executive offices are located at 200 West Street, New York, New York 10282, telephone number (212) 902-1000.  GSMC is an initial Risk Retention Consultation Party and an affiliate of the depositor, GS Bank, an originator and the initial RR Interest Owner, and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, an underwriter.

 

GS Bank is the originator (or co-originator) of all of the GSMC Mortgage Loans. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Co-Originated or Unaffiliated Third-Party Originated Mortgage Loans” for additional information.

 

Neither GSMC nor any of its affiliates will insure or guarantee distributions on the certificates.  The Certificateholders will have no rights or remedies against GSMC for any losses or other claims in connection with the certificates or the Mortgage Loans except in respect of the repurchase and substitution obligations for material document defects or the material breaches of representations and warranties made by GSMC in the related MLPA as described under “Description of the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreements”.

 

GSMC’s Commercial Mortgage Securitization Program

 

As a sponsor, GSMC originates and acquires fixed and floating rate commercial mortgage loans and either by itself or together with other sponsors or mortgage loan sellers, organizes and initiates the public and/or private securitization of such commercial mortgage loans by transferring the commercial mortgage loans to a securitization depositor, including GS Mortgage Securities Corporation II or another entity that acts in a similar capacity.  In coordination with its affiliates, Goldman Sachs Commercial Mortgage Capital, L.P., GS Bank and other unaffiliated underwriters, GSMC works with rating agencies, investors, unaffiliated mortgage loan sellers and servicers in structuring the securitization transaction.

 

From the beginning of its participation in commercial mortgage securitization programs in 1996 through December 31, 2019, GSMC originated or acquired approximately 3,045 fixed and floating rate commercial and multifamily mortgage loans with an aggregate original principal balance of approximately $132.7 billion.  As of December 31, 2019, GSMC had acted as a sponsor and mortgage loan seller on approximately 211 fixed and floating-rate commercial mortgage-backed securitization transactions.  GSMC securitized approximately $2.165 billion, $4.636 billion, $6.586 billion, $5.098 billion, $6.284 billion, $6.972 billion, $11.730 billion, $8.548 billion and $9.960 billion of commercial mortgage loans in public and private offerings in calendar years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017,  2018 and 2019, respectively.

 

 

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Review of GSMC Mortgage Loans

 

Overview. GSMC, in its capacity as the sponsor of the GSMC Mortgage Loans, has conducted a review of the GSMC Mortgage Loans in connection with the securitization described in this prospectus.  The review of the GSMC Mortgage Loans was performed by a deal team comprised of real estate and securitization professionals who are employees of one or more of GSMC’s affiliates (the “GSMC Deal Team”).  The review procedures described below were employed with respect to all of the GSMC Mortgage Loans, except that certain review procedures only were relevant to the large loan disclosures in this prospectus, as further described below.  No sampling procedures were used in the review process.

 

Database. To prepare for securitization, members of the GSMC Deal Team created a database of loan-level and property-level information relating to each GSMC Mortgage Loan.  The database was compiled from, among other sources, the related Mortgage Loan documents, third party reports, zoning reports, insurance policies, borrower supplied information (including, but not limited to, rent rolls, leases, operating statements and budgets) and information collected by the Goldman Originator during the underwriting process.  After origination of each GSMC Mortgage Loan, the GSMC Deal Team updated the information in the database with respect to the GSMC Mortgage Loan based on updates provided by the related servicer relating to loan payment status and escrows, updated operating statements, rent rolls and leasing activity, and information otherwise brought to the attention of the GSMC Deal Team.

 

A data tape (the “GSMC Data Tape”) containing detailed information regarding each GSMC Mortgage Loan was created from the information in the database referred to in the prior paragraph. The GSMC Data Tape was used by the GSMC Deal Team to provide certain numerical information regarding the GSMC Mortgage Loans in this prospectus.

 

Data Comparison and Recalculation. GSMC engaged a third party accounting firm to perform certain data comparison and recalculation procedures designed by GSMC, relating to information in this prospectus regarding the GSMC Mortgage Loans.  These procedures included:

 

 

comparing certain information in the GSMC Data Tape against various source documents provided by GSMC that are described above under “—Database”;

 

 

comparing numerical information regarding the GSMC Mortgage Loans and the related Mortgaged Properties disclosed in this prospectus against the GSMC Data Tape; and

 

 

recalculating certain percentages, ratios and other formulae relating to the GSMC Mortgage Loans disclosed in this prospectus.

 

Legal Review. GSMC engaged various law firms to conduct certain legal reviews of the GSMC Mortgage Loans for disclosure in this prospectus. In anticipation of the securitization of each GSMC Mortgage Loan, origination counsel prepared a loan and property summary that sets forth salient loan terms and summarizes material deviations from GSMC’s standard form loan documents.  In addition, origination counsel for each GSMC Mortgage Loan reviewed GSMC’s representations and warranties set forth on Annex D-1 and, if applicable, identified exceptions to those representations and warranties.

 

Securitization counsel was also engaged to assist in the review of the GSMC Mortgage Loans.  Such assistance included, among other things, (i) a review of sections of the loan agreement relating to certain GSMC Mortgage Loans marked against the standard form document, (ii) a review of the loan and property summaries referred to above relating to the GSMC Mortgage Loans prepared by origination counsel and (iii) a review of a due diligence questionnaire completed by the GSMC Deal Team.  Securitization counsel also reviewed the property release provisions, if any, for each GSMC Mortgage Loan with multiple Mortgaged Properties for compliance with the REMIC provisions.  In addition, for each GSMC Mortgage Loan originated by GSMC or its affiliates, GSMC prepared and delivered to its securitization counsel for review an asset summary, which summary includes important loan terms and certain property level information obtained during the origination process.

 

 

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Based on their respective reviews of pertinent sections of the related Mortgage Loan documents, origination counsel or securitization counsel also assisted in the preparation of the Mortgage Loan summaries of those of the GSMC Mortgage Loans included in the ten largest Mortgage Loans in the Mortgage Pool, and the abbreviated Mortgage Loan summaries for those of the GSMC Mortgage Loans included in the next five largest Mortgage Loans in the Mortgage Pool, which summaries are incorporated in “Description of the Top 15 Mortgage Loans” on Annex A-3. The applicable borrowers and borrowers’ counsel reviewed these GSMC Mortgage Loan summaries as well.

 

Other Review Procedures. With respect to any pending litigation that existed at the origination of any GSMC Mortgage Loan, GSMC requested updates from the related borrower, origination counsel and/or borrower’s litigation counsel.  GSMC conducted a search with respect to each borrower under a GSMC Mortgage Loan to determine whether it filed for bankruptcy after origination of the GSMC Mortgage Loan.  If GSMC became aware of a significant natural disaster in the vicinity of any Mortgaged Property securing a GSMC Mortgage Loan, GSMC obtained information on the status of the Mortgaged Property from the related borrower to confirm no material damage to the Mortgaged Property.

 

The GSMC Deal Team also consulted with the Goldman Originator to confirm that the GSMC Mortgage Loans were originated in compliance with the origination and underwriting criteria described below under “—Goldman Originator’s Underwriting Guidelines and Processes”, as well as to identify any material deviations from those origination and underwriting criteria. See “—Goldman Originator’s Underwriting Guidelines and Processes—Exceptions to Goldman Originator’s Disclosed Underwriting Guidelines” below.

 

Findings and Conclusions. Based on the foregoing review procedures, GSMC determined that the disclosure regarding the GSMC Mortgage Loans in this prospectus is accurate in all material respects. GSMC also determined that the GSMC Mortgage Loans were originated or acquired in accordance with GSMC’s origination procedures and underwriting criteria except as described under “Goldman Originator’s Underwriting Guidelines and Processes—Exceptions to Goldman Originator’s Disclosed Underwriting Guidelines” below. GSMC attributes to itself all findings and conclusions resulting from the foregoing review procedures.

 

The Goldman Originator

 

GS Bank is affiliated with GSMC, one of the sponsors, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, one of the underwriters, and the depositor.  GS Bank is referred to as the “Goldman Originator” in this prospectus.

 

The primary business of the Goldman Originator is the underwriting and origination, either by itself or together with another originator, of mortgage loans secured by commercial or multifamily properties.  The commercial mortgage loans originated by the Goldman Originator include both fixed and floating rate commercial mortgage loans and such commercial mortgage loans are often included in both public and private securitizations.  Many of the commercial mortgage loans originated by GS Bank are acquired by GSMC and sold to securitizations in which GSMC acts as sponsor and/or loan seller.

 

 

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Fixed Rate Commercial Mortgage Loans(1) 

Year

 

Total Goldman Originator
Fixed Rate Loans Originated
(approximate)

 

Total Goldman Originator
Fixed Rate Loans Securitized
(approximate)

2019

 

$6.0 billion

 

$5.3 billion

2018

 

$3.1 billion

 

$2.6 billion

2017

 

$7.3 billion

 

$7.7 billion

2016

 

$6.1 billion

 

$5.2 billion

2015

 

$6.2 billion

 

$6.0 billion

2014

 

$2.9 billion

 

$3.1 billion

2013

 

$5.0 billion

 

$5.3 billion

2012

 

$5.6 billion

 

$4.6 billion

2011

 

$2.3 billion

 

$2.2 billion

2010

 

$1.6 billion

 

$1.1 billion

2009

 

$400 million

 

$400 million

 

 

(1)

Represents origination for the Goldman Originator and affiliates of the Goldman Originator originating commercial mortgage loans.

 

Floating Rate Commercial Mortgage Loans(1)

Year

 

Total Goldman Originator
Floating Rate Loans Originated
(approximate)

 

Total Goldman Originator
Floating Rate Loans Securitized
(approximate)

2019

 

$6.4 billion

 

$4.7 billion

2018

 

$8.1 billion

 

$5.9 billion

2017

 

$5.6 billion

 

$4.0 million

2016

 

$2.3 billion

 

$1.6 million

2015

 

$2.0 billion

 

$261.0 million

2014

 

$3.2 billion

 

$2.0 billion

2013

 

$777 million

 

$1.3 billion

2012

 

$1.9 billion

 

$0

2011

 

$140 million

 

$0

2010

 

$0

 

$0

2009

 

$40 million

 

$0

 

 

(1)

Represents origination for the Goldman Originator and affiliates of the Goldman Originator originating commercial mortgage loans.

 

Goldman Originator’s Underwriting Guidelines and Processes

 

The Goldman Originator’s commercial mortgage loans are primarily originated in accordance with the origination procedures and underwriting criteria described below.  However, variations from these procedures and criteria may occur as a result of various conditions including each loan’s specific terms, the quality or location of the underlying real estate, the property’s tenancy profile, the background or financial strength of the borrower/sponsor, or any other pertinent information deemed material by the Goldman Originator.  Therefore, this general description of the Goldman Originator’s origination procedures and underwriting criteria is not intended as a representation that every commercial mortgage loan originated by it complies entirely with all procedures and criteria set forth below.  For important information about the circumstances that have affected the underwriting of a GSMC Mortgage Loan in the mortgage pool, see “Exceptions to Goldman Originator’s Disclosed Underwriting Guidelines below and “Annex D-2Exceptions to Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company Representations and Warranties”.

 

The underwriting process for each mortgage loan originated by the Goldman Originator is performed by an origination team comprised of real estate professionals which typically includes an originator, analyst, loan officer and commercial closer.  This team conducts a review of the related mortgaged property, which typically includes an examination of historical operating statements (if available), rent rolls, certain tenant leases, current and historical real estate tax information, insurance policies and/or schedules, and third party reports pertaining to appraisal/valuation, zoning, environmental status and physical condition/seismic/engineering.  In certain cases, the Goldman Originator may engage an independent third

 

 

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party due diligence provider, pursuant to a program of specified procedures, to assist in the underwriting and preparation of analyses required by such procedures, subject to the oversight and ultimate review and approval by the Goldman Originator origination team.

 

A member of the Goldman Originator origination team performs or engages a third party to perform an inspection of the property in order to assess the physical quality of the collateral, confirm tenancy, and determine visibility and accessibility of the property as well as proximity to major thoroughfares, transportation centers, employment sources, retail areas, educational facilities and recreational areas.  Such site inspections are also generally used to assess the submarket in which the property is located and to evaluate the property’s competitiveness within its market.

 

The Goldman Originator origination team also performs a review of the financial status, credit history and background of the borrower and certain key principals of the borrower.  Among the items generally reviewed are financial statements, independent credit reports, criminal/background investigations, and specific searches in select jurisdictions for judgments, liens, bankruptcy and pending litigation.

 

After the compilation and review of all documentation and other relevant considerations, the origination team finalizes its underwriting analysis of the property’s cash flow in accordance with the property specific cash flow underwriting guidelines of the Goldman Originator.  Determinations are also made regarding the implementation of appropriate loan terms to structure around risks, resulting in features such as ongoing escrows or up front reserves, letters of credit, lockboxes/cash management agreements or guarantees.  A complete credit committee package is prepared to summarize all of the above referenced information.

 

All commercial mortgage loans must be presented to one or more credit committees which consist of senior real estate professionals, among others. After a review of the credit committee package and a discussion of the loan, the committee may approve the loan as recommended or request additional due diligence, modify the terms, or reject the loan entirely.

 

The Goldman Originator’s underwriting guidelines generally require that a mortgage loan have, at origination, a minimum underwritten debt service coverage ratio of 1.20x for multifamily properties, 1.40x for hospitality properties and 1.25x for all other property types and maximum loan-to-value ratio of 80% for multifamily properties and 75% for all other property types.  However these thresholds are guidelines and exceptions may be made on the merits of each individual loan taking into account such factors as reserves, letters of credit and/ or guarantees, the Goldman Originator’s judgment of the property and/or market performance in the future.

 

Certain properties may also be encumbered by, or otherwise support payments on, subordinate debt and/or mezzanine debt secured by direct or indirect ownership interests in the borrower.  It is possible that the Goldman Originator or an affiliate will be a lender on that additional debt, and may either sell such debt to an unaffiliated third party or hold it in inventory. When such additional debt is taken into account, the aggregate debt may not conform to the aforementioned debt service coverage ratio and loan-to-value ratio parameters.

 

The Goldman Originator may require borrowers to fund various escrows for taxes, insurance, capital expenses and replacement reserves.  In addition, the Goldman Originator may identify certain risks that warrant additional escrows or holdbacks for items such as leasing-related matters, deferred maintenance, environmental remediation or unfunded obligations, which escrows or holdbacks would be released upon satisfaction of the applicable conditions.  Springing escrows may also be structured for identified risks such as specific rollover exposure, to be triggered upon the non-renewal of one or more key tenants.  In some cases, the borrower may be allowed to post a letter of credit or guaranty in lieu of a cash reserve, or provide periodic evidence of timely payment of a typical escrow item.  Escrows are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and are not required for all commercial mortgage loans originated by the Goldman Originator.

 

Generally, the required escrows for GSMC Mortgage Loans are as follows:

 

 

Taxes—An initial deposit and monthly escrow deposits equal to 1/12th of the annual property taxes (based on the most recent property assessment and the current millage rate) are typically

 

 

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required to satisfy all taxes and assessments, except that such escrows are not required in certain circumstances, including, but not limited to, (i) if there is an institutional or high net-worth individual property sponsor or (ii) if the related mortgaged property is a single tenant property in which the related tenant is required to pay taxes directly.

 

 

Insurance—An initial deposit and monthly escrow deposits equal to 1/12th of the annual property insurance premium are typically required to pay all insurance premiums, except that such escrows are not required in certain circumstances, including, but not limited to, (i) if the related borrower maintains a blanket insurance policy or (ii) if the related mortgaged property is a single tenant property and the related tenant is required to obtain insurance directly or self-insures.

 

 

Replacement Reserves—Replacement reserves are generally calculated in accordance with the expected useful life of the components of the property during the term of the mortgage loan.  Annual replacement reserves are generally underwritten to the suggested replacement reserve amount from an independent, third party property condition or engineering report, or to certain minimum requirements by property type, except that such escrows are not required in certain circumstances, including, but not limited to, if the related mortgaged property is a single tenant property and the related tenant is responsible for all repairs and maintenance, including those required with respect to the roof and improvement structure.

 

 

Tenant Improvement / Leasing Commissions—Tenant improvement / leasing commission reserves may be required to be funded either at loan origination and/or during the related mortgage loan term to cover certain anticipated leasing commissions or tenant improvement costs which might be associated with re-leasing the space, except that such escrows are not required in certain circumstances, including, but not limited to, (i) if the related mortgaged property is a single tenant property and the related tenant’s lease extends beyond the loan term or (ii) where rent at the related mortgaged property is considered below market.

 

 

Deferred Maintenance—A deferred maintenance reserve may be required to be funded at loan origination in an amount equal to 100% to 125% of the estimated cost of material immediate repairs or replacements identified in the property condition or engineering report, except that such escrows are not required in certain circumstances, including, but not limited to, (i) the sponsor of the borrower delivers a guarantee to complete the immediate repairs in a specified amount of time, (ii) the deferred maintenance amount does not materially impact the function, performance or value of the property or (iii) if the related mortgaged property is a single tenant property the tenant is responsible for the repairs.

 

 

Environmental Remediation—An environmental remediation reserve may be required at loan origination in an amount equal to 100% to 125% of the estimated remediation cost identified in the environmental report, except that such escrows are not required in certain circumstances, including, but not limited to, (i) the sponsor of the borrower delivers a guarantee agreeing to take responsibility and pay for the identified environmental issues or (ii) environmental insurance is obtained or already in place.

 

For a description of the escrows collected with respect to the GSMC Mortgage Loans, please see Annex A-1.

 

The Goldman Originator and its origination counsel will generally examine whether the use and occupancy of the property is in material compliance with zoning, land-use, building rules, regulations and orders then applicable to that property.  Evidence of this compliance may be in the form of one or more of the following:  legal opinions, surveys, recorded documents, temporary or permanent certificates of occupancy, letters from government officials or agencies, title insurance endorsements, engineering or consulting reports, zoning reports and/or representations by the related borrower.  In some cases, a mortgaged property may constitute a legal non-conforming use or structure.  In such cases, the Goldman Originator may require an endorsement to the title insurance policy and/or the acquisition of law and

 

 

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ordinance coverage in the casualty insurance policy with respect to the particular non-conformity unless it determines that:  (i) the non-conformity should not have a material adverse effect on the ability of the borrower to rebuild; or (ii) if the improvements are rebuilt in accordance with currently applicable law, the value and performance of the property would be acceptable; or (iii) any major casualty that would prevent rebuilding has a sufficiently remote likelihood of occurring; or (iv) a cash reserve, a letter of credit or an agreement imposing recourse liability from a principal of the borrower is provided to cover losses.

 

The borrower is required to provide, and the Goldman Originator or its origination counsel typically will review, a title insurance policy for each property.  The title insurance policies provided typically must meet the following requirements:  (i) written by a title insurer licensed to do business in the jurisdiction where the mortgaged property is located, (ii) in an amount at least equal to the original principal balance of the mortgage loan, (iii) protection and benefits run to the mortgagee and its successors and assigns, (iv) written on an American Land Title Association form or equivalent policy promulgated in the jurisdiction where the mortgaged property is located and (v) if a survey was prepared, the legal description of the mortgaged property in the title policy conforms to that shown on the survey.

 

Except in certain instances where credit rated tenants are required to obtain insurance or may self-insure, the Goldman Originator typically requires that the related mortgaged property be insured by a hazard insurance policy with a customary deductible and in an amount at least equal to the lesser (x) of the outstanding principal balance of the mortgage loan and (y) 100% of the full insurable replacement cost of the improvements located on the property.  If applicable, the policy contains appropriate endorsements to avoid the application of coinsurance and does not permit reduction in insurance proceeds for depreciation, except that the policy may permit a deduction for depreciation in connection with a cash settlement after a casualty if the insurance proceeds are not being applied to rebuild or repair the damaged improvements.

 

Flood insurance, if available, must be in effect for any mortgaged property that at the time of origination included material improvements in any area identified in the Federal Register by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as a special flood hazard area.  The flood insurance policy must meet the requirements of the then-current guidelines of the Federal Insurance Administration, be provided by a generally acceptable insurance carrier and be in an amount representing coverage not less than the least of:  (i) the outstanding principal balance of the mortgage loan, (ii) the full insurable value of the property and (iii) the maximum amount of insurance available under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, except in some cases where self-insurance is permitted.

 

The standard form of hazard insurance policy typically covers physical damage or destruction of the improvements on the mortgaged property caused by fire, lightning, explosion, smoke, windstorm and hail, riot or strike and civil commotion.  The policies may contain some conditions and exclusions to coverage, including exclusions related to acts of terrorism.  Generally, each of the mortgage loans requires that the related property have coverage for terrorism or terrorist acts, if such coverage is available at commercially reasonable rates.  In some cases, there is a cap on the amount that the related borrower will be required to expend on terrorism insurance.

 

Each mortgage typically also requires the borrower to maintain comprehensive general liability insurance against claims for personal and bodily injury, death or property damage occurring on, in or about the property in an amount customarily required by institutional lenders.

 

Each mortgage typically further requires the related borrower to maintain business interruption or rent loss insurance in an amount not less than 100% of the projected rental income from the related property for not less than twelve months.

 

Although properties are typically not insured for earthquake risk, a borrower will be required to obtain earthquake insurance if the seismic report indicates that the PML or SEL is greater than 20%.

 

 

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In the course of originating their respective GSMC Mortgage Loans, the Goldman Originator generally considered the results of third party reports as described below:

 

 

Appraisal—The Goldman Originator obtains an appraisal or an update of an existing appraisal for each mortgaged property prepared by an appraisal firm approved in accordance with the Goldman Originator’s internal documented appraisal policy.  The Goldman Originator origination team and a third party consultant engaged by the Goldman Originator typically reviews the appraisal. All appraisals are conducted by an independent appraiser that is state certified, an appraiser belonging to the Appraisal Institute, a member association of professional real estate appraisers, or any otherwise qualified appraiser.  All appraisals are conducted in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices. In addition, the appraisal report (or a separate letter) includes a statement by the appraiser that the guidelines in Title XI of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, as amended, were followed in preparing the appraisal.

 

 

Environmental Report—The Goldman Originator obtains a Phase I site assessment or an update of a previously obtained site assessment for each mortgaged property prepared by an environmental firm approved by the Goldman Originator.  In certain cases, the borrower may have obtained the Phase I site assessment, and the assessment is then re-addressed to the Goldman Originator.  The Goldman Originator origination team and a third party environmental consultant engaged by the Goldman Originator or the borrower typically reviews the Phase I site assessment to verify the presence or absence of potential adverse environmental conditions. Furthermore, an environmental assessment conducted at any particular real property collateral will not necessarily cover all potential environmental issues.  For example, an analysis for radon, lead-based paint, mold and lead in drinking water will usually be conducted only at multifamily rental properties and only when the Goldman Originator or the environmental consultant believes that such an analysis is warranted under the circumstances. In cases in which the Phase I site assessment identifies any potential adverse environmental conditions and no third party is identified as responsible for such condition, or the condition has not otherwise been satisfactorily mitigated, the Goldman Originator generally requires additional environmental testing, such as a Phase II environmental assessment on the related mortgaged property, an environmental insurance policy, the borrower to conduct remediation activities or to establish an operations and maintenance plan, or to place funds in escrow to be used to address any required remediation.

 

 

Physical Condition Report—The Goldman Originator obtains a physical condition report (“PCR”) or an update of a previously obtained PCR for each mortgaged property prepared by a structural engineering firm approved by the Goldman Originator to assess the structure, exterior walls, roofing, interior structure and/ or mechanical and electrical systems.  In certain cases, the borrower may have obtained the PCR, and the PCR is then re-addressed to the Goldman Originator.  The Goldman Originator and a third party structural consultant engaged by the Goldman Originator or the borrower typically reviews the PCR to determine the physical condition of the property, and to determine the anticipated costs of necessary repair, replacement and major maintenance or capital expenditure over the term of the mortgage loan.  In cases in which the PCR identifies an immediate need for material repairs or replacements with an anticipated cost that is over a certain minimum threshold or percentage of loan balance, the Goldman Originator generally requires that funds be put in escrow at the time of origination of the mortgage loan to complete such repairs or replacements or obtains a guarantee from a sponsor of the borrower in lieu of reserves.

 

 

Seismic—The Goldman Originator generally obtains a seismic report or an update of a previously obtained seismic report for all mortgaged properties located in seismic zone 3 or 4 to assess probable maximum loss (“PML”) or scenario expected loss (“SEL”) for the related mortgaged property.  In certain cases, the borrower may have obtained the seismic report and the seismic report is then re-addressed to the Goldman Originator.

 

 

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From time to time, the Goldman Originator originates mortgage loans together with other financial institutions. The resulting mortgage loans are evidenced by two or more promissory notes, at least one of which will reflect the Goldman Originator as the payee. GSMC has in the past and may in the future deposit such promissory notes for which the Goldman Originator is named as payee with one or more securitization trusts, while the co-originators have in the past and may in the future deposit such promissory notes for which they are named payee into other securitization trusts.

 

The McClellan Business Park Mortgage Loan (6.9%) was (together with any related Companion Loans) co-originated by GS Bank and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association. The 711 Fifth Avenue Mortgage Loan (5.5%) was (together with any related Companion Loans) co-originated by GS Bank and Bank of America, N.A. Each of the preceding Mortgage Loans and each related Companion Loan was co-originated in accordance with the underwriting guidelines described above.

 

Servicing

 

Interim servicing for all of GSMC’s loans prior to securitization is typically performed by a nationally recognized rated third party interim servicer. In addition, primary servicing is occasionally retained by certain qualified mortgage brokerage firms under established sub-servicing agreements with GSMC, which firms may continue primary servicing certain loans following the securitization closing date. Otherwise, servicing responsibilities are transferred from the interim servicer to the master servicer of the securitization trust (and a primary servicer when applicable) at closing of the securitization. From time to time, the interim servicer may retain primary servicing.

 

Exceptions to Goldman Originator’s Disclosed Underwriting Guidelines

 

The Goldman Originator has disclosed generally its underwriting guidelines with respect to the GSMC Mortgage Loans. However, one or more of the GSMC Mortgage Loans may vary from the specific Goldman Originator underwriting guidelines described above when additional credit positive characteristics are present as discussed above. In addition, in the case of one or more of the GSMC Mortgage Loans, the Goldman Originator may not have applied each of the specific underwriting guidelines described above as the result of case-by-case permitted flexibility based upon other compensating factors. In certain cases, the Goldman Originator may have made exceptions and the underwriting of a particular mortgage loan did not comply with all aspects of the disclosed criteria. 

 

The GSMC Mortgage Loans were originated in accordance with the underwriting standards set forth above.

 

Certain characteristics of the GSMC Mortgage Loans can be found on Annex A-1.

 

 

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Compliance with Rule 15Ga-1 under the Exchange Act 

 

GSMC most recently filed a Form ABS-15G pursuant to Rule 15Ga-1 under the Exchange Act on November 13, 2020. GSMC’s Central Index Key is 0001541502. With respect to the period from and including October 1, 2017 to and including September 30, 2020, GSMC has the following activity to report as required by Rule 15Ga-1 under the Exchange Act with respect to repurchase or replacement requests in connection with breaches of representations and warranties made by it as a sponsor of commercial mortgage securitizations.

 

% of principal balance Check if Regis-
tered
Name of Originator

Total Assets in ABS by Originator

Assets That Were Subject of Demand

Assets That Were Repurchased or Replaced

Assets Pending Repurchase or Replacement (due to expired cure period)

Demand in Dispute

Demand Withdrawn

Demand Rejected

(a)

(b)

(c)

#
(d)

$
(e)

% of principal balance
(f)

#
(g)

$
(h)

% of principal balance
(i)

#
(j)

$
(k)

% of principal balance
(l)

#
(m)

$
(n)

% of principal balance
(o)

#
(p)

$
(q)

% of principal balance
(r)

#
(s)

$
(t)

% of principal balance
(u)

#
(v)

$
(w)

% of principal balance
(x)

Asset Class:  Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities
GS Mortgage Securities Trust 2012-GCJ9
(CIK 0001560456)
X Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company 12 411,105,625 29.6 1 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 1 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.00
Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp. 30 313,430,906 22.6 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.00
Archetype Mortgage Funding I LLC 14 137,272,372 9.9 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.00
Jefferies LoanCore LLC 18 527,119,321 38.0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.00
Total by Asset Class  74 1,388,928,224 100% 1 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 1 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.00
                                                   

Retained Interests in This Securitization

 

As of the date of this prospectus, neither GSMC nor any of its affiliates intends to retain any certificates issued by the issuing entity or any other economic interest in this securitization, other than the RR Interest. However, GSMC and/or its affiliates may retain on the Closing Date or own in the future certain classes of certificates. Any such party will have the right to dispose of any such certificates at any time. GSMC (or its MOA) will be required to retain the RR Interest as described under “Credit Risk Retention”.

 

The information set forth under “—Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company” has been provided by GSMC.

 

Citi Real Estate Funding Inc.

 

Citi Real Estate Funding Inc. (“CREFI”) is a sponsor and a mortgage loan seller. The respective Mortgage Loans that CREFI is selling to the depositor in this securitization transaction are collectively referred to in this prospectus as the “CREFI Mortgage Loans”. CREFI originated or co-originated all of the CREFI Mortgage Loans.

 

CREFI is a New York corporation organized in 2014 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Citibank, N.A., a national banking association, which is in turn a wholly-owned subsidiary of Citicorp LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, which is in turn a wholly-owned subsidiary of Citigroup Inc., a Delaware corporation. CREFI maintains its principal office at 388 Greenwich Street, New York, New York 10013, Attention: Mortgage Finance Group, and its facsimile number is (212) 723-8604. CREFI is an affiliate of Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (one of the underwriters). CREFI makes, and purchases (or may purchase) from lenders, commercial and multifamily mortgage loans primarily for the purpose of securitizing them in CMBS transactions.

 

Neither CREFI nor any of its affiliates will insure or guarantee distributions on the certificates. The Certificateholders will have no rights or remedies against CREFI for any losses or other claims in connection with the certificates or the Mortgage Loans except in respect of the repurchase and substitution obligations for material document defects or material breaches of the representations and warranties made

 

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by CREFI in the related MLPA as described under “Description of the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreements—General”.

 

CREFI’s Commercial Mortgage Origination and Securitization Program

 

CREFI, directly or through correspondents or affiliates, originates multifamily and commercial mortgage loans throughout the United States. CREFI has been engaged in the origination of multifamily and commercial mortgage loans for securitization since January 2017, and in the securitization of multifamily and commercial mortgage loans since April 2017. CREFI is an affiliate of Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp. (“CGMRC”), which was engaged in the origination of multifamily and commercial mortgage loans for securitization from 1996 to 2017. Many CREFI staff worked for CGMRC, and CREFI’s underwriting guidelines, credit committee approval process and loan documentation are substantially similar to CGMRC’s. The multifamily and commercial mortgage loans originated by CREFI may include both fixed rate loans and floating rate loans.

 

In addition, in the normal course of its business, CREFI may also acquire multifamily and commercial mortgage loans from various third-party originators. These mortgage loans may have been originated using underwriting guidelines not established by CREFI.

 

In connection with the commercial mortgage securitization transactions in which it participates, CREFI generally transfers the subject mortgage assets to a depositor, who then transfers those mortgage assets to the issuing entity for the related securitization. In return for the transfer of the subject mortgage assets by the depositor to the issuing entity, the issuing entity issues commercial mortgage pass-through certificates that are in whole or in part backed by, and supported by the cash flows generated by, those mortgage assets.

 

CREFI will generally act as a sponsor, originator and/or mortgage loan seller in the commercial mortgage securitization transactions in which it participates. In such transactions there may be a co-sponsor and/or other mortgage loan sellers and originators.

 

CREFI generally works with rating agencies, unaffiliated mortgage loan sellers, servicers, affiliates and underwriters in structuring a securitization transaction. Generally, CREFI and/or the related depositor contract with other entities to service the multifamily and commercial mortgage loans following their transfer into a trust fund in exchange for a series of certificates and, in certain cases, uncertificated interests.

 

Review of the CREFI Mortgage Loans

 

Overview. In connection with the preparation of this prospectus, CREFI conducted a review of the Mortgage Loans or portions thereof that it is selling to the depositor. The review was conducted as set forth below and was conducted with respect to each of the CREFI Mortgage Loans. No sampling procedures were used in the review process.

 

Database. First, CREFI created a database of information (the “CREFI Securitization Database”) obtained in connection with the origination of the CREFI Mortgage Loans, including:

 

certain information from the CREFI Mortgage Loan documents;

 

certain information from the rent rolls and operating statements for, and certain leases relating to, the related Mortgaged Properties (in each case to the extent applicable);

 

insurance information for the related Mortgaged Properties;

 

information from third party reports such as the appraisals, environmental and property condition reports, seismic reports, zoning reports and other zoning information;

 

bankruptcy searches with respect to the related borrowers; and

 

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certain information and other search results obtained by CREFI’s deal team for each of the CREFI Mortgage Loans during the underwriting process.

 

CREFI also included in the CREFI Securitization Database certain updates to such information received by CREFI’s securitization team after origination, such as information from the interim servicer regarding loan payment status and current escrows, updated rent rolls and leasing activity information provided pursuant to the Mortgage Loan documents, and information otherwise brought to the attention of CREFI’s securitization team. Such updates were not intended to be, and do not serve as, a re-underwriting of any CREFI Mortgage Loan.

 

Using the information in the CREFI Securitization Database, CREFI created a Microsoft Excel file (the “CREFI Data File”) and provided that file to the depositor for the inclusion in this prospectus (particularly in Annexes A-1, A-2 and A-3 to this prospectus) of information regarding the CREFI Mortgage Loans.

 

Data Comparison and Recalculation. CREFI engaged a third-party accounting firm to perform certain data comparison and recalculation procedures designed by CREFI, relating to information in this prospectus regarding the CREFI Mortgage Loans. These procedures included:

 

comparing the information in the CREFI Data File against various source documents provided by CREFI that are described above under “—Database” above;

 

comparing numerical information regarding the CREFI Mortgage Loans and the related Mortgaged Properties disclosed in this prospectus against the CREFI Data File; and

 

recalculating certain percentages, ratios and other formulae relating to the CREFI Mortgage Loans disclosed in this prospectus.

 

Legal Review. CREFI also reviewed and responded to a Due Diligence Questionnaire (as defined below) relating to the CREFI Mortgage Loans, which questionnaire was prepared by the depositor’s legal counsel for use in eliciting information relating to the CREFI Mortgage Loans and including such information in this prospectus to the extent material.

 

Although the Due Diligence Questionnaire may be revised from time to time, it typically contains various questions regarding the CREFI Mortgage Loans, the related Mortgaged Properties, the related borrowers, sponsors and tenants, and any related additional debt. For example, the due diligence questionnaire (a “Due Diligence Questionnaire”) may seek to elicit, among other things, the following information:

 

whether any mortgage loans were originated by third party originators and the names of such originators, and whether such mortgage loans were underwritten or re-underwritten in accordance with CREFI’s (or the applicable mortgage loan seller’s) criteria;

 

whether any mortgage loans are not first liens, or have a loan-to-value ratio greater than 80%;

 

whether any mortgage loans are 30 days or more delinquent with respect to any monthly debt service payment as of the Cut-off Date or have been 30 days or more delinquent at any time during the 12-month period immediately preceding the Cut-off Date;

 

a description of any material issues with respect to any of the mortgage loans;

 

whether any mortgage loans permit, or have existing, mezzanine debt, additional debt secured by the related mortgaged properties or other material debt, and the material terms and conditions for such debt;

 

whether any mortgaged properties have additional debt that is included in another securitization transaction and information related to such other securitization transaction;

 

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whether intercreditor agreements, subordination and standstill agreements or similar agreements are in place with respect to secured debt, mezzanine debt or additional debt and the terms of such agreements;

 

whether any mortgage loans are interest-only for their entire term or a portion of their term;

 

whether any mortgage loans permit prepayment or defeasance (in whole or in part), or provide for yield maintenance, and the types of prepayment lock-out provisions and prepayment charges that apply;

 

whether any mortgage loans permit the release of all or a portion of the related mortgaged properties, and the material terms of any partial release, substitution and condemnation/casualty provisions;

 

whether any mortgage loans are cross-collateralized or secured by multiple properties, or have related borrowers with other mortgage loans in the subject securitization;

 

whether any mortgage loans have a right of first refusal or right of first offer or similar options, in favor of a tenant or any other party;

 

whether there are post-close escrows or earn-out reserves that could be used to pay down the mortgage loan, or whether there are escrows or holdbacks that have not been fully funded;

 

information regarding lockbox arrangements, grace periods interest accrual and amortization provisions, non-recourse carveouts, and any other material provisions with respect to the mortgage loan;

 

whether the borrower or sponsor of any related borrower has been subject to bankruptcy proceedings, or has a past or present material criminal charge or record;

 

whether any borrower is not a special purpose entity;

 

whether any borrowers or sponsors of related borrowers have been subject to litigation or similar proceedings and the material terms thereof;

 

whether any borrower under a mortgage loan is affiliated with a borrower under another mortgage loan to be included in the issuing entity;

 

whether any of the mortgage loans is a leasehold mortgage, the terms of the related ground lease, and whether the term of the related ground lease extends at least 20 years beyond the stated loan maturity;

 

a list of any related Mortgaged Properties for which a single tenant occupies over 50% of such property, and whether there are any significant lease rollovers at a particular Mortgaged Property;

 

a list of any significant tenant concentrations or material tenant issues, e.g., dark tenants, subsidized tenants, government or student tenants, or Section 8 tenants, etc.;

 

a description of any material leasing issues at the related Mortgaged Properties;

 

whether any related Mortgaged Properties are subject to condemnation proceedings or litigation;

 

a list of related Mortgaged Properties for which a Phase I environmental site assessment has not been completed, or for which a Phase II environmental site assessment was performed, and whether any environmental site assessment reveals any material adverse environmental

 

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condition or circumstance at any related Mortgaged Property except for those which will be remediated by the Cut-off Date;

 

whether there is any terrorism, earthquake, tornado, flood, fire or hurricane damage with respect to any of the related Mortgaged Properties, or whether there are any zoning issues at the mortgaged properties;

 

a list of Mortgaged Properties for which an engineering inspection has not been completed and whether any property inspection revealed material issues; and/or

 

general information regarding property type, condition, use, plans for renovation, etc.

 

CREFI also provided to origination counsel a set of mortgage loan representations and warranties substantially similar to those attached as Annex E-1 to this prospectus and requested that origination counsel identify exceptions to such representations and warranties. CREFI compiled and reviewed the draft exceptions received from origination counsel, engaged separate counsel to review the exceptions, revised the exceptions and provided them to the depositor for inclusion on Annex E-2 to this prospectus. In addition, for each CREFI Mortgage Loan originated by CREFI or one of its affiliates, CREFI prepared and delivered to its securitization counsel for review an asset summary, which summary includes important loan terms and certain property level information obtained during the origination process. The loan terms included in each asset summary may include, without limitation, the principal amount, the interest rate, the loan term, the interest calculation method, the due date, any applicable interest-only period, any applicable amortization period, a summary of any prepayment and/or defeasance provisions, a summary of any lockbox and/or cash management provisions, a summary of any release provisions, and a summary of any requirement for the related borrower to fund up-front and/or on-going reserves. The property level information obtained during the origination process included in each asset summary may include, without limitation, a description of the related Mortgaged Property (including property type, ownership structure, use, location, size, renovations, age and physical attributes), information relating to the commercial real estate market in which the Mortgaged Property is located, information relating to the related borrower and sponsor of the related borrower, an underwriter’s assessment of strengths and risks of the loan transaction, tenant analysis, and summaries of third party reports such as appraisal, environmental and property condition reports.

 

For each CREFI Mortgage Loan, if any, purchased by CREFI or its affiliates from a third-party originator of such CREFI Mortgage Loan, CREFI reviewed the purchase agreement and related representations and warranties, and exceptions to those representations and warranties, made by the seller of such CREFI Mortgage Loan to CREFI or its affiliates, reviewed certain provisions of the related Mortgage Loan documents and third party reports concerning the related Mortgaged Property provided by the originator of such CREFI Mortgage Loan, prepared exceptions to the representations and warranties in the MLPA based upon such review, and provided them to the depositor for inclusion on Annex E-2 to this prospectus. With respect to any CREFI Mortgage Loan that is purchased by CREFI or its affiliates from a third party originator, the representations and warranties made by the third party originator in the related purchase agreement between CREFI or its affiliates, on the one hand, and the third party originator, on the other hand, are solely for the benefit of CREFI or its affiliates. The rights, if any, that CREFI or its affiliates may have under such purchase agreement upon a breach of such representations and warranties made by the third party originator will not be assigned to the trustee for this securitization, and the Certificateholders and the trustee for this securitization will not have any recourse against the third party originator in connection with any breach of the representations and warranties made by such third party originator. As described under “Description of the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreements—General”, the substitution or repurchase obligation of, or the obligation to make a Loss of Value Payment on the part of, CREFI, as mortgage loan seller, with respect to the CREFI Mortgage Loans under the related MLPA constitutes the sole remedy available to the Certificateholders and the trustee for this securitization for any uncured material breach of any of CREFI’s representations and warranties regarding the CREFI Mortgage Loans, including any CREFI Mortgage Loans that were purchased by CREFI or its affiliates from a third party originator.

 

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In addition, with respect to each CREFI Mortgage Loan, CREFI reviewed, and in certain cases requested that its counsel review, certain Mortgage Loan document provisions as necessary for disclosure of such provisions in this prospectus, such as property release provisions and other provisions specifically disclosed in this prospectus.

 

Certain Updates. Furthermore, CREFI requested the borrowers under the CREFI Mortgage Loans (or the borrowers’ respective counsel) for updates on any significant pending litigation that existed at origination. Moreover, if CREFI became aware of a significant natural disaster in the vicinity of a Mortgaged Property relating to a CREFI Mortgage Loan, CREFI requested information on the property status from the related borrower in order to confirm whether any material damage to the property had occurred.

 

Large Loan Summaries. Finally, CREFI prepared, and reviewed with origination counsel and/or securitization counsel, the Mortgage Loan summaries for those of the CREFI Mortgage Loans included in the ten largest Mortgage Loans in the Mortgage Pool, and the abbreviated Mortgage Loan summaries for those of the CREFI Mortgage Loans included in the next five largest Mortgage Loans in the Mortgage Pool, which summaries are incorporated in “Description of the Top 15 Mortgage Loans” on Annex A-3.

 

Findings and Conclusions. Based on the foregoing review procedures, CREFI found and concluded that the disclosure regarding the CREFI Mortgage Loans in this prospectus is accurate in all material respects. CREFI also found and concluded that the CREFI Mortgage Loans were originated in accordance with CREFI’s origination procedures and underwriting criteria, except for any material deviations described under “—Exceptions to CREFI’s Disclosed Underwriting Guidelines” below. CREFI attributes to itself all findings and conclusions resulting from the foregoing review procedures.

 

CREFI’s Underwriting Guidelines and Processes

 

General. CREFI’s commercial mortgage loans (including any co-originated mortgage loans) are primarily originated in accordance with the procedures and underwriting criteria described below. However, variations from the procedures and criteria described below may be implemented as a result of various conditions including each loan’s specific terms, the quality or location of the underlying real estate, the property’s tenancy profile, the background or financial strength of the borrower/sponsor or any other pertinent information deemed material by CREFI. Therefore, this general description of CREFI’s origination procedures and underwriting criteria is not intended as a representation that every commercial mortgage loan originated by it or on its behalf complies entirely with all criteria set forth below.

 

Process. The credit underwriting process for each of CREFI’s loans is performed by a deal team comprised of real estate professionals which typically includes an originator, an underwriter, a commercial closer and a third party due diligence provider operating under the review of CREFI. This team conducts a thorough review of the related mortgaged property, which in most cases includes an examination of the following information, to the extent both applicable and available: historical operating statements, rent rolls, tenant leases, current and historical real estate tax information, insurance policies and/or schedules, and third party reports pertaining to appraisal/valuation, zoning, environmental status and physical condition/seismic condition/engineering (see “—Escrow Requirements”, “—Title Insurance Policy”, “—Property Insurance”, “—Third Party Reports—Appraisal”, “—Third Party Reports—Environmental Report” and “—Third Party Reports—Property Condition Report” below). In some cases (such as a property having a limited operating history or having been recently acquired by its current owner), historical operating statements may not be available. Rent rolls would not be examined for certain property types, such as hospitality properties or single tenant properties, and tenant leases would not be examined for certain property types, such as hospitality, self-storage, multifamily and manufactured housing community properties.

 

A member of CREFI’s deal team or one of its agents performs an inspection of the property as well as a review of the surrounding market environment, including demand generators and competing properties (if any), in order to confirm tenancy information, assess the physical quality of the collateral, determine visibility and access characteristics, and evaluate the property’s competitiveness within its market.

 

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CREFI’s deal team or one of its agents also performs a detailed review of the financial status, credit history, credit references and background of the borrower and certain key principals using financial statements, income tax returns, credit reports, criminal/background investigations, and specific searches for judgments, liens, bankruptcy and pending litigation. Circumstances may also warrant an examination of the financial strength and credit of key tenants as well as other factors that may impact the tenants’ ongoing occupancy or ability to pay rent.

 

After the compilation and review of all documentation and other relevant considerations, the deal team finalizes its detailed underwriting analysis of the property’s cash flow in accordance with CREFI’s property-specific, cash flow underwriting guidelines. Determinations are also made regarding the implementation of appropriate loan terms to structure around risks, resulting in features such as ongoing escrows or up-front reserves, letters of credit, lockboxes/cash management agreements or guarantees. A complete credit committee package is prepared to summarize all of the above referenced information.

 

Credit Approval. All commercial mortgage loans must be presented to one or more credit committees that include senior real estate professionals among others. After a review of the credit committee package and a discussion of the loan, the committee may approve the loan as recommended or request additional due diligence, modify the terms, or reject the loan entirely.

 

Debt Service Coverage Ratio and Loan-to-Value Ratio Requirements. CREFI’s underwriting standards generally require a minimum debt service coverage ratio of 1.20x and a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 80%. However, these thresholds are guidelines and exceptions are permitted under the guidelines on the merits of each individual loan, such as reserves, letters of credit and/or guarantees and CREFI’s assessment of the property’s future prospects. Property and loan information is not updated for securitization unless CREFI determines that information in its possession has become stale.

 

Certain properties may also be encumbered by subordinate debt secured by such property and/or mezzanine debt secured by direct or indirect ownership interests in the borrower and, when such mezzanine or subordinate debt is taken into account, may result in aggregate debt that does not conform to the aforementioned debt service coverage ratio and loan-to-value ratio parameters.

 

Amortization Requirements. While CREFI’s underwriting guidelines generally permit a maximum amortization period of 30 years, certain loans may provide for interest-only payments through maturity or for a portion of the loan term. If the loan entails only a partial interest-only period, the monthly debt service, annual debt service and debt service coverage ratio set forth in this prospectus and Annex A-1 to this prospectus reflect a calculation on the future (larger) amortizing loan payment. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool” in this prospectus.

 

Escrow Requirements. CREFI may require borrowers to fund escrows for taxes, insurance, capital expenditures and replacement reserves. In addition, CREFI may identify certain risks that warrant additional escrows or holdbacks for items to be released to the borrower upon the satisfaction of certain conditions. Such escrows or holdbacks may cover tenant improvements/leasing commissions, deferred maintenance, environmental remediation or unfunded obligations, among other things. Springing escrows may also be structured for identified risks such as specific rollover exposure, to be triggered upon the non-renewal of one or more key tenants. In some cases, the borrower may be allowed to post a letter of credit or guaranty in lieu of a cash reserve, or provide periodic evidence of timely payment of a typical escrow item. Escrows are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and are not required for all of CREFI’s commercial mortgage loans.

 

Generally, CREFI requires escrows as follows:

 

Taxes—An initial deposit and monthly escrow deposits equal to 1/12th of the annual property taxes (based on the most recent property assessment and the current millage rate) are typically required to satisfy all taxes and assessments, except that such escrows are not required in certain circumstances, including, but not limited to, (i) if there is an institutional sponsor or the sponsor is a high net worth individual or (ii) if and to the extent that a single or major tenant

 

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(which may be a ground tenant) at the related mortgaged property is required to pay taxes directly or reimburse the landlord for the real estate taxes paid.

 

Insurance—An initial deposit and monthly escrow deposits equal to 1/12th of the annual property insurance premium are typically required to pay all insurance premiums, except that such escrows are not required in certain circumstances, including, but not limited to, (i) if the related borrower or an affiliate thereof maintains a blanket insurance policy, (ii) if and to the extent that a single or major tenant (which may be a ground tenant) at the related mortgaged property is obligated to maintain the insurance or is permitted to self-insure, or (iii) if and to the extent that another third party unrelated to the borrower (such as a condominium board, if applicable) is obligated to maintain the insurance.

 

Replacement Reserves—Replacement reserves are generally calculated in accordance with the expected useful life of the components of the mortgaged property during the term of the mortgage loan. Annual replacement reserves are generally underwritten to the suggested replacement reserve amount from an independent, third-party property condition or engineering report, or to certain minimum requirements depending on the property type, except that such escrows are not required in certain circumstances, including, but not limited to, if and to the extent that a single or major tenant (which may be a ground tenant) at the related mortgaged property is responsible for all repairs and maintenance, including those required with respect to the roof and structure of the improvements.

 

Tenant Improvement / Leasing Commissions—In the case of retail, office and industrial properties, a tenant improvement / leasing commission reserve may be required to be funded either at loan origination and/or during the term of the mortgage loan to cover anticipated leasing commissions or tenant improvement costs that might be associated with re-leasing certain space involving major tenants, except that such escrows are not required in certain circumstances, including, but not limited to, (i) if the tenant’s lease extends beyond the loan term or (ii) if the rent for the space in question is considered below market.

 

Deferred Maintenance—A deferred maintenance reserve may be required to be funded at loan origination in an amount equal to 125% of the estimated cost of material immediate repairs or replacements identified in the property condition report, except that such escrows are not required in certain circumstances, including, but not limited to, (i) if the sponsor of the borrower delivers a guarantee to complete the immediate repairs in a specified amount of time, (ii) if the deferred maintenance amount does not materially impact the related mortgaged property’s function, performance or value or (iii) if a single or major tenant (which may be a ground tenant) at the related mortgaged property is responsible for the repairs.

 

Environmental Remediation—An environmental remediation reserve may be required to be funded at loan origination in an amount equal to 100% to 125% of the estimated remediation cost identified in the environmental report, except that such escrows are not required in certain circumstances, including, but not limited to, (i) if the sponsor of the borrower delivers a guarantee wherein it agrees to take responsibility and pay for the identified environmental issues, (ii) if environmental insurance is obtained or already in place or (iii) if a third party unrelated to the borrower is identified as the responsible party.

 

For a description of the escrows collected with respect to the CREFI Mortgage Loans, please see Annex A-1 to this prospectus.

 

Title Insurance Policy. The borrower is required to provide, and CREFI or its counsel typically will review, a title insurance policy for each property. The provisions of the title insurance policy are required to comply with the mortgage loan representation and warranty set forth in paragraph (7) on Annex E-1 to this prospectus without any exceptions that CREFI deems material.

 

Property Insurance. CREFI requires the borrower to provide, or authorizes the borrower to rely on a tenant or other third party to obtain, insurance policies meeting the requirements set forth in the mortgage

 

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loan representations and warranties in paragraphs (17) and (30) on Annex E-1 to this prospectus without any exceptions that CREFI deems material (other than with respect to deductibles and allowing a tenant to self-insure).

 

Third Party Reports. In addition to or as part of applicable origination guidelines or reviews described above, in the course of originating the CREFI Mortgage Loans, CREFI generally considered the results of third party reports as described below. In many instances, however, one or more provisions of the guidelines were waived or modified in light of the circumstances of the relevant loan or property.

 

Appraisal

 

CREFI obtains an appraisal meeting the requirements described in the mortgage loan representation and warranty set forth in paragraph (42) on Annex E-1 to this prospectus without any exceptions that CREFI deems material. In addition, the appraisal (or a separate letter) includes a statement by the appraiser that the guidelines in Title XI of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, as amended, were followed in preparing the appraisal.

 

Environmental Report

 

CREFI generally obtains a Phase I site assessment or an update of a previously obtained site assessment for each mortgaged property prepared by an environmental firm approved by CREFI. CREFI or its designated agent typically reviews the Phase I site assessment to verify the presence or absence of potential adverse environmental conditions. In cases in which the Phase I site assessment identifies any such conditions, CREFI generally requires that the condition be addressed in a manner that complies with the mortgage loan representation and warranty set forth in paragraph (41) on Annex E-1 to this prospectus without any exceptions that CREFI deems material.

 

Property Condition Report

 

CREFI generally obtains a current property condition report (a “PCR”) for each mortgaged property prepared by a structural engineering firm approved by CREFI. CREFI or an agent typically reviews the PCR to determine the physical condition of the property and to determine the anticipated costs of necessary repair, replacement and major maintenance or capital expenditure over the term of the mortgage loan. In cases in which the PCR identifies an immediate need for material repairs or replacements with an anticipated cost that is over a certain minimum threshold or percentage of loan balance, CREFI often requires that funds be put in escrow at the time of origination of the mortgage loan to complete such repairs or replacements or obtains a guarantee from a sponsor of the borrower in lieu of reserves. See “—Escrow Requirements” above.

 

Servicing

 

Interim servicing for all of CREFI’s loans prior to securitization is typically performed by a nationally recognized rated third party interim servicer. In addition, primary servicing is occasionally retained by certain qualified mortgage brokerage firms under established sub-servicing agreements with CREFI, which firms may continue primary servicing certain loans following the securitization closing date. Otherwise, servicing responsibilities are transferred from the interim servicer to the master servicer of the securitization trust (and a primary servicer when applicable) at closing of the securitization. From time to time, the interim servicer may retain primary servicing.

 

Exceptions to CREFI’s Disclosed Underwriting Guidelines 

 

One or more of the CREFI Mortgage Loans may vary from the specific CREFI underwriting guidelines described above when additional credit positive characteristics are present as discussed above. In addition, in the case of one or more of the CREFI Mortgage Loans, CREFI may not have applied each of the specific underwriting guidelines described above as the result of case-by-case permitted flexibility based upon other compensating factors.

 

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The CREFI Mortgage Loans were originated in accordance with the underwriting standards set forth above.

 

Certain characteristics of the CREFI Mortgage Loans can be found on Annex A-1.

 

Compliance with Rule 15Ga-1 under the Exchange Act

 

CREFI most recently filed a Form ABS-15G pursuant to Rule 15Ga-1 under the Exchange Act on February 14, 2020. CREFI’s Central Index Key is 0001701238. With respect to the period from and including October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2020, CREFI has no demand, repurchase or replacement history to report as required by Rule 15Ga-1 under the Exchange Act with respect to repurchase or replacement requests in connection with breaches of representations and warranties made by it as a sponsor of commercial mortgage securitizations.

 

Retained Interests in This Securitization

 

Neither CREFI nor any of its affiliates intends to retain on the Closing Date any certificates issued by the issuing entity or any other economic interest in this securitization, other than the Class RR certificates and except that an affiliate of CREFI may purchase the Class R certificates. However, CREFI and/or its affiliates may retain on the Closing Date, or own in the future certain additional classes of certificates. Any such party will have the right to dispose of any such certificates (other than the Class RR certificates held thereby) at any time. CREFI (or its MOA) will be required to retain the Class RR certificates as described under “Credit Risk Retention”.

 

The information set forth under “—Citi Real Estate Funding Inc.” has been provided by CREFI.

 

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

 

General.

 

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (“JPMCB”) is a national banking association and wholly owned bank subsidiary of JPMorgan Chase & Co., a Delaware corporation whose principal office is located in New York, New York. JPMCB offers a wide range of banking services to its customers, both domestically and internationally. It is chartered and its business is subject to examination and regulation by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. JPMCB is an affiliate of J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, an underwriter. Additional information, including the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, of JPMorgan Chase & Co., the 2019 Annual Report of JPMorgan Chase & Co., and additional annual, quarterly and current reports filed with or furnished to the SEC by JPMorgan Chase & Co., as they become available, may be obtained without charge by each person to whom this prospectus is delivered upon the written request of any such person to the Office of the Secretary, JPMorgan Chase & Co., 4 New York Plaza, New York, New York 10004 or at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. None of the documents that JPMorgan Chase & Co. files with the SEC or any of the information on, or accessible through, the SEC’s website, is part of, or incorporated by reference into, this prospectus.

 

JPMCB’s Securitization Program. The following is a description of JPMCB’s commercial mortgage-backed securitization program.

 

JPMCB underwrites and originates mortgage loans secured by commercial, multifamily and manufactured housing community properties for its securitization program. As sponsor, JPMCB sells the loans it originates or acquires through commercial mortgage-backed securitizations. JPMCB, with its commercial mortgage lending affiliates and predecessors, began originating commercial mortgage loans for securitization in 1994 and securitizing commercial mortgage loans in 1995. As of December 31, 2019, the total amount of commercial mortgage loans originated and securitized by JPMCB and its predecessors is in excess of $150 billion. Of that amount, approximately $124.6 billion has been securitized by J.P. Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp. (“JPMCCMSC”), a subsidiary of JPMCB, as depositor. In its fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, JPMCB originated approximately $9.0 billion of commercial mortgage loans, of which approximately $4.2 billion were securitized by JPMCCMSC.

 

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On May 30, 2008, JPMorgan Chase & Co., the parent of JPMCB, merged with The Bear Stearns Companies Inc. As a result of such merger, Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage, Inc. (“BSCMI”) became a subsidiary of JPMCB. Subsequent to such merger, BSCMI changed its name to J.P. Morgan Commercial Mortgage Inc. Prior to the merger, BSCMI was a sponsor of its own commercial mortgage-backed securitization program. BSCMI, with its commercial mortgage lending affiliates and predecessors, began originating commercial mortgage loans in 1995 and securitizing commercial mortgage loans in 1996. As of November 30, 2007, the total amount of commercial mortgage loans originated by BSCMI was in excess of $60 billion, of which approximately $39 billion has been securitized. Of that amount, approximately $22 billion has been securitized by an affiliate of BSCMI acting as depositor. BSCMI’s annual commercial mortgage loan originations grew from approximately $65 million in 1995 to approximately $1.0 billion in 2000 and to approximately $21.0 billion in 2007. After the merger, only JPMCB continued to be a sponsor of commercial mortgage-backed securitizations.

 

The commercial mortgage loans originated, co-originated or acquired by JPMCB include both fixed-rate and floating-rate loans and both smaller “conduit” loans and large loans. JPMCB primarily originates loans secured by retail, office, multifamily, hospitality, industrial and self-storage properties, but also originates loans secured by manufactured housing communities, theaters, land subject to a ground lease and mixed use properties. JPMCB originates loans in every state.

 

As a sponsor, JPMCB originates, co-originates or acquires mortgage loans and, either by itself or together with other sponsors or loan sellers, initiates their securitization by transferring the mortgage loans to a depositor, which in turn transfers them to the issuing entity for the related securitization. In coordination with its affiliate, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, and other underwriters, JPMCB works with rating agencies, loan sellers, subordinated debt purchasers and master servicers in structuring the securitization transaction. JPMCB acts as sponsor, originator or loan seller both in transactions in which it is the sole sponsor and mortgage loan seller as well as in transactions in which other entities act as sponsor and/or mortgage loan seller. Some of these loan sellers may be affiliated with underwriters on the transactions.

 

Neither JPMCB nor any of its affiliates acts as master servicer of the commercial mortgage loans in its securitizations. Instead, JPMCB sells the right to be appointed master servicer of its securitized loans to rating-agency approved master servicers.

 

For a description of certain affiliations, relationships and related transactions between the sponsor and the other transaction parties, see “Risk FactorsRisks Relating to Conflicts of Interest—Interests and Incentives of the Underwriter Entities May Not Be Aligned With Your Interests” and “Certain Affiliations, Relationships and Related Transactions Involving Transaction Parties”.

 

Review of JPMCB Mortgage Loans

 

Overview. JPMCB, in its capacity as the sponsor of the Mortgage Loans it is selling to the depositor (the “JPMCB Mortgage Loans”), has conducted a review of the JPMCB Mortgage Loans in connection with the securitization described in this prospectus. The review of the JPMCB Mortgage Loans was performed by a deal team comprised of real estate and securitization professionals who are employees of JPMCB, or one or more of JPMCB’s affiliates, or, in certain circumstances, are consultants engaged by JPMCB (the “JPMCB Deal Team”). The review procedures described below were employed with respect to all of the JPMCB Mortgage Loans, except that certain review procedures only were relevant to the large loan disclosures in this prospectus, as further described below. No sampling procedures were used in the review process.

 

Database. To prepare for securitization, members of the JPMCB Deal Team updated its internal origination database of loan-level and property-level information relating to each JPMCB Mortgage Loan. The database was compiled from, among other sources, the related Mortgage Loan documents, third party appraisals (as well as environmental reports, engineering assessments and seismic reports, if applicable and obtained), zoning reports, if applicable, evidence of insurance coverage or summaries of the same prepared by an outside insurance consultant, borrower supplied information (including, but not limited to, rent rolls, leases, operating statements and budgets) and information collected by JPMCB during the underwriting process. After origination or acquisition of each JPMCB Mortgage Loan, the JPMCB Deal

 

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Team updated the information in the database with respect to such JPMCB Mortgage Loan based on updates provided by the related servicer relating to loan payment status and escrows, updated operating statements, rent rolls and leasing activity, and information otherwise brought to the attention of the JPMCB Deal Team.

 

A data tape (the “JPMCB Data Tape”) containing detailed information regarding each JPMCB Mortgage Loan was created from the information in the database referred to in the prior paragraph. The JPMCB Data Tape was used by the JPMCB Deal Team to provide the numerical information regarding the JPMCB Mortgage Loans in this prospectus.

 

Data Comparison and Recalculation. JPMCB engaged a third party accounting firm to perform certain data comparison and recalculation procedures designed by JPMCB relating to information in this prospectus regarding the JPMCB Mortgage Loans. These procedures included:

 

comparing the information in the JPMCB Data Tape against various source documents provided by JPMCB that are described above under “—Database”;

 

comparing numerical information regarding the JPMCB Mortgage Loans and the related Mortgaged Properties disclosed in this prospectus against the JPMCB Data Tape; and

 

recalculating certain percentages, ratios and other formulae relating to the JPMCB Mortgage Loans disclosed in this prospectus.

 

Legal Review. JPMCB engaged various law firms to conduct certain legal reviews of the JPMCB Mortgage Loans to assist in the preparation of the disclosure in this prospectus. In anticipation of a securitization of each JPMCB Mortgage Loan, origination counsel prepared a loan and property summary that sets forth salient loan terms and summarizes material deviations from material provisions of JPMCB’s standard form loan documents. In addition, origination counsel for each JPMCB Mortgage Loan reviewed JPMCB’s representations and warranties set forth on Annex F-1 and, if applicable, identified exceptions to those representations and warranties.

 

Securitization counsel was also engaged to assist in the review of the JPMCB Mortgage Loans. Such assistance included, among other things, (i) a review of sections of the loan agreement relating to certain JPMCB Mortgage Loans marked against the standard form document, (ii) a review of the loan and property summaries referred to above relating to the JPMCB Mortgage Loans prepared by origination counsel, and (iii) a review of due diligence questionnaires completed by the JPMCB Deal Team and origination counsel. Securitization counsel also reviewed the property release provisions, if any, and condemnation provisions for each JPMCB Mortgage Loan for compliance with the REMIC provisions.

 

Origination counsel and securitization counsel also assisted in the preparation of the risk factors and mortgage loan summaries set forth in Annex A-1, based on their respective reviews of pertinent sections of the related Mortgage Loan documents.

 

Other Review Procedures. On a case-by-case basis as deemed necessary by JPMCB, with respect to any pending litigation that existed at the origination of any JPMCB Mortgage Loan that is material and not covered by insurance, JPMCB requested updates from the related borrower, origination counsel and/or borrower’s litigation counsel. JPMCB confirmed with the related servicer that there has not been recent material casualty to any improvements located on real property that serves as collateral for JPMCB Mortgage Loans. In addition, if JPMCB became aware of a significant natural disaster in the immediate vicinity of any Mortgaged Property securing a JPMCB Mortgage Loan, JPMCB obtained information on the status of the Mortgaged Property from the related borrower to confirm no material damage to the Mortgaged Property.

 

The JPMCB Deal Team also consulted with JPMCB personnel responsible for the origination of the JPMCB Mortgage Loans to confirm that the JPMCB Mortgage Loans were originated or acquired in compliance with the origination and underwriting criteria described below under “—JPMCB’s Underwriting

 

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Guidelines and Processes”, as well as to identify any material deviations from those origination and underwriting criteria. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Exceptions to Underwriting Guidelines”.

 

Findings and Conclusions. Based on the foregoing review procedures, JPMCB determined that the disclosure regarding the JPMCB Mortgage Loans in this prospectus is accurate in all material respects. JPMCB also determined that the JPMCB Mortgage Loans were originated or acquired in accordance with JPMCB’s origination procedures and underwriting criteria, except as described under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Exceptions to Underwriting Guidelines”. JPMCB attributes to itself all findings and conclusions resulting from the foregoing review procedures.

 

Review Procedures in the Event of a Mortgage Loan Substitution. JPMCB will perform a review of any mortgage loan that it elects to substitute for a mortgage loan in the pool in connection with material breach of a representation or warranty or a material document defect. JPMCB, and if appropriate its legal counsel, will review the Mortgage Loan documents and servicing history of the substitute mortgage loan to confirm it meets each of the criteria required under the terms of the related mortgage loan purchase agreement and the pooling and servicing agreement (the “JPMCB’s Qualification Criteria”). JPMCB will engage a third party accounting firm to compare the JPMCB’s Qualification Criteria against the underlying source documentation to verify the accuracy of the review by JPMCB and to confirm any numerical and/or statistical information to be disclosed in any required filings under the Exchange Act. Legal counsel will also be engaged by JPMCB to render any tax opinion required in connection with the substitution.

 

JPMCB’s Underwriting Guidelines and Processes

 

General. JPMCB has developed guidelines establishing certain procedures with respect to underwriting the mortgage loans originated or purchased by it. All of the mortgage loans sold to the issuing entity by JPMCB were generally underwritten in accordance with the guidelines below. In some instances, one or more provisions of the guidelines were waived or modified by JPMCB at origination where it was determined not to adversely affect the related mortgage loan originated by it in any material respect. The mortgage loans to be included in the issuing entity were originated or acquired by JPMCB generally in accordance with the commercial mortgage-backed securitization program of JPMCB. For a description of any material exceptions to the underwriting guidelines in this prospectus, see “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Exceptions to Underwriting Guidelines”.

 

Notwithstanding the discussion below, given the differences between individual commercial Mortgaged Properties, the underwriting and origination procedures and the credit analysis with respect to any particular commercial mortgage loan may significantly differ from one asset to another, and will be driven by circumstances particular to that property, including, among others, its type, current and alternative uses, size, location, market conditions, reserve requirements and additional collateral, tenants and leases, borrower identity, sponsorship, performance history and/or other factors. However, except as described in the exceptions to the underwriting guidelines (see “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Exceptions to Underwriting Guidelines”), the underwriting of the JPMCB Mortgage Loans will conform to the general guidelines described below.

 

Property Analysis. JPMCB performs or causes to be performed a site inspection to evaluate the location and quality of the related Mortgaged Properties. Such inspection generally includes an evaluation of functionality, design, attractiveness, visibility and accessibility, as well as location to major thoroughfares, transportation centers, employment sources, retail areas and educational or recreational facilities. JPMCB assesses the submarket in which the property is located to evaluate competitive or comparable properties as well as market trends. In addition, JPMCB evaluates the property’s age, physical condition, operating history, lease and tenant mix, and management.

 

Cash Flow Analysis. JPMCB reviews, among other things, historical operating statements, rent rolls, tenant leases and/or budgeted income and expense statements provided by the borrower and makes adjustments in order to determine a debt service coverage ratio, including taking into account the benefits of any governmental assistance programs. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Additional Information”.

 

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Loan Approval. All mortgage loans originated by JPMCB require preliminary and final approval by a loan credit committee which includes senior executives of JPMCB. Prior to delivering a term sheet to a prospective borrower sponsor, the JPMCB origination team will submit a preliminary underwriting package to the preliminary CMBS underwriting committee. For loans under $30.0 million, approval by two committee members is required prior to sending a term sheet to the borrower sponsor. For loans over $30.0 million unanimous committee approval is required prior to sending the term sheet to the borrower sponsor. Prior to funding the loan, after all due diligence has been completed, a loan will then be reviewed by the CMBS underwriting committee and approval by the committee must be unanimous. The CMBS underwriting committee may approve a mortgage loan as recommended, request additional due diligence prior to approval, approve it subject to modifications of the loan terms or decline a loan transaction.

 

Debt Service Coverage Ratio and LTV Ratio. The underwriting includes a calculation of the debt service coverage ratio and the loan-to-value ratio in connection with the origination of each loan.

 

The debt service coverage ratio will generally be calculated based on the ratio of the underwritten net cash flow from the property in question as determined by JPMCB and payments on the loan based on actual principal and/or interest due on the loan. However, underwritten net cash flow is often a highly subjective number based on a variety of assumptions regarding, and adjustments to, revenues and expenses with respect to the related real property collateral. For example, when calculating the debt service coverage ratio for a multifamily or commercial mortgage loan, annual net cash flow that was calculated based on assumptions regarding projected future rental income, expenses and/or occupancy may be utilized. We cannot assure you that the foregoing assumptions made with respect to any prospective multifamily or commercial mortgage loan will, in fact, be consistent with actual property performance. For specific discussions on the particular assumptions and adjustments, see “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Additional Information” and Annex A-1 and Annex A-3. The loan-to-value ratio, in general, is the ratio, expressed as a percentage, of the then-outstanding principal balance of the mortgage loan divided by the estimated value of the related property based on an appraisal. In addition, with respect to certain mortgage loans, there may exist mezzanine debt. Such mortgage loans will have a lower combined debt service coverage ratio and/or a higher combined loan-to-value ratio when such subordinate or mezzanine debt is taken into account. Additionally, certain mortgage loans may provide for interest only payments prior to maturity, or for an interest-only period during a portion of the term of the mortgage loan.

 

Appraisal and LTV Ratio. For each Mortgaged Property, JPMCB obtains a current (within 6 months of the origination date of the mortgage loan) full narrative appraisal conforming at least to the requirements of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (“FIRREA”). The appraisal is based on the current use of the Mortgaged Property and must include an estimate of the then-current market value of the property “as-stabilized”, “as-complete” and “as-is” values. The “as-stabilized” or “as-complete” value may be based on certain assumptions, such as future construction completion, projected re-tenanting, payment of tenant improvement or leasing commissions allowances or free or abated rent periods, or increased tenant occupancies. JPMCB then determines the loan-to-value ratio of the mortgage loan at the date of origination or, if applicable, in connection with its acquisition, in each case based on the value or values set forth in the appraisal and relevant loan structure.

 

Evaluation of Borrower. JPMCB evaluates the borrower and its principals with respect to credit history and prior experience as an owner and operator of commercial real estate properties. The evaluation will generally include obtaining and reviewing a credit report or other reliable indication of the borrower’s financial capacity; obtaining and verifying credit references and/or business and trade references; and obtaining and reviewing certifications provided by the borrower as to prior real estate experience and current contingent liabilities. Finally, although the mortgage loans generally are non-recourse in nature, in the case of certain mortgage loans, the borrower and certain principals of the borrower may be required to assume legal responsibility for liabilities as a result of, among other things, fraud, misrepresentation, misappropriation or conversion of funds and breach of environmental or hazardous materials requirements. JPMCB evaluates the financial capacity of the borrower and such principals to meet any obligations that may arise with respect to such liabilities.

 

Environmental Site Assessment. Prior to origination, JPMCB either (i) obtains or updates an environmental site assessment (“ESA”) for a Mortgaged Property prepared by a qualified environmental

 

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firm or (ii) obtains an environmental insurance policy for a Mortgaged Property. If an ESA is obtained or updated, JPMCB reviews the ESA to verify the absence of reported violations of applicable laws and regulations relating to environmental protection and hazardous materials or other material adverse environmental condition or circumstance. In cases in which the ESA identifies conditions that would require cleanup, remedial action or any other response estimated to cost in excess of 5% of the outstanding principal balance of the mortgage loan, JPMCB either (i) determines that another party with sufficient assets is responsible for taking remedial actions directed by an applicable regulatory authority or (ii) requires the borrower to do one of the following: (A) carry out satisfactory remediation activities or other responses prior to the origination of the mortgage loan, (B) establish an operations and maintenance plan, (C) place sufficient funds in escrow or establish a letter of credit at the time of origination of the mortgage loan to complete such remediation within a specified period of time, (D) obtain an environmental insurance policy for the Mortgaged Property, (E) provide or obtain an indemnity agreement or a guaranty with respect to such condition or circumstance, or (F) receive appropriate assurances that significant remediation activities or other significant responses are not necessary or required.

 

Certain of the mortgage loans may also have environmental insurance policies. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Certain Terms of the Mortgage Loans”.

 

Physical Assessment Report. Prior to origination, JPMCB obtains a physical assessment report (“PAR”) for each Mortgaged Property prepared by a qualified structural engineering firm. JPMCB reviews the PAR to verify that the property is reported to be in satisfactory physical condition, and to determine the anticipated costs of necessary repair, replacement and major maintenance or capital expenditure needs over the term of the mortgage loan. In cases in which the PAR identifies material repairs or replacements needed immediately, JPMCB generally requires the borrower to carry out such repairs or replacements prior to the origination of the mortgage loan, or, in many cases, requires the borrower to place sufficient funds in escrow at the time of origination of the mortgage loan to complete such repairs or replacements within not more than twelve months. In certain instances, JPMCB may waive such escrows but require the related borrower to complete such repairs within a stated period of time in the related Mortgage Loan documents.

 

Title Insurance Policy. The borrower is required to provide, and JPMCB reviews, a title insurance policy for each Mortgaged Property. The title insurance policy must meet the following requirements: (a) the policy must be written by a title insurer licensed to do business in the jurisdiction where the Mortgaged Property is located; (b) the policy must be in an amount equal to the original principal balance of the mortgage loan; (c) the protection and benefits must run to the mortgagee and its successors and assigns; (d) the policy should be written on a standard policy form of the American Land Title Association or equivalent policy promulgated in the jurisdiction where the Mortgaged Property is located; and (e) the legal description of the Mortgaged Property in the title policy must conform to that shown on the survey of the Mortgaged Property, where a survey has been required.

 

Property Insurance. The borrower is required to provide, and JPMCB reviews, certificates of required insurance with respect to the Mortgaged Property. Such insurance may include: (1) commercial general liability insurance for bodily injury or death and property damage; (2) a fire and extended perils insurance policy providing “special” form coverage including coverage against loss or damage by fire, lightning, explosion, smoke, windstorm and hail, riot or strike and civil commotion; (3) if applicable, boiler and machinery coverage; (4) if the Mortgaged Property is located in a flood hazard area, flood insurance; and (5) such other coverage as JPMCB may require based on the specific characteristics of the Mortgaged Property.

 

Seismic Report. A seismic report is required for all properties located in seismic zones 3 or 4.

 

Zoning and Building Code Compliance. In connection with the origination of a multifamily or commercial mortgage loan, the originator will examine whether the use and occupancy of the related real property collateral is in material compliance with zoning, land-use, building rules, regulations and orders then applicable to that property. Evidence of this compliance may be in the form of one or more of the following: a zoning report, legal opinions, surveys, recorded documents, temporary or permanent certificates of

 

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occupancy, letters from government officials or agencies, title insurance endorsements, engineering or consulting reports and/or representations by the related borrower.

 

Escrow Requirements. JPMCB generally requires borrowers to fund various escrows for taxes, insurance, capital expenses and replacement reserves, which reserves in many instances will be limited to certain capped amounts, however, it may waive certain of those requirements on a case by case basis based on the Escrow/Reserve Mitigating Circumstances described below. In addition, JPMCB may identify certain risks that warrant additional escrows or holdbacks for items such as leasing-related matters, deferred maintenance, environmental remediation or unfunded obligations, which escrows or holdbacks would be released upon satisfaction of the applicable conditions. Springing escrows may also be structured for identified risks such as specific rollover exposure, to be triggered upon the non-renewal of one or more key tenants. Escrows are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and are not required for all commercial mortgage loans originated by JPMCB. The typical required escrows for mortgage loans originated by JPMCB are as follows:

 

Taxes – An initial deposit and monthly escrow deposits equal to approximately 1/12th of the estimated annual property taxes (based on the most recent property assessment and the current millage rate) are required to provide JPMCB with sufficient funds to satisfy all taxes and assessments. JPMCB may waive this escrow requirement in certain circumstances, including, but not limited to: (i) the Mortgaged Property is a single tenant property (or substantially leased to single tenant) and the tenant pays taxes directly (or JPMCB may waive the escrow for a portion of the Mortgaged Property which is leased to a tenant that pays taxes for its portion of the Mortgaged Property directly); or (ii) any Escrow/Reserve Mitigating Circumstances.

 

Insurance – An initial deposit and monthly escrow deposits equal to approximately 1/12th of the estimated annual property insurance premium are required to provide JPMCB with sufficient funds to pay all insurance premiums. JPMCB may waive this escrow requirement in certain circumstances, including, but not limited to: (i) the borrower maintains a blanket insurance policy; (ii) the Mortgaged Property is a single tenant property (or substantially leased to single tenant) and the tenant maintains the property insurance or self-insures (or may waive the escrow for a portion of the Mortgaged Property which is leased to a tenant that maintains property insurance for its portion of the Mortgaged Property or self-insures); or (iii) any Escrow/Reserve Mitigating Circumstances.

 

Replacement Reserves – Replacement reserves are generally calculated in accordance with the expected useful life of the components of the property during the term of the mortgage loan. Annual replacement reserves are generally underwritten to the suggested replacement reserve amount from an independent, third-party property condition or engineering report, or to certain minimum requirements by property type. JPMCB may waive this escrow requirement in certain circumstances, including, but not limited to: (i) the Mortgaged Property is a single tenant property (or substantially leased to single tenant) and the tenant repairs and maintains the Mortgaged Property (or may waive the escrow for a portion of the Mortgaged Property which is leased to a tenant that repairs and maintains its portion of the Mortgaged Property); or (ii) any Escrow/Reserve Mitigating Circumstances.

 

Tenant Improvement/Lease Commissions – A tenant improvement/leasing commission reserve may be required to be funded either at loan origination and/or during the related mortgage loan term and/or springing upon certain tenant events to cover certain anticipated leasing commissions, free rent periods or tenant improvement costs which might be associated with re-leasing the space occupied by such tenants. JPMCB may waive this escrow requirement in certain circumstances, including, but not limited to: (i) the Mortgaged Property is a single tenant property (or substantially leased to single tenant), with a lease that extends beyond the loan term; or (ii) any Escrow/Reserve Mitigating Circumstances.

 

Deferred Maintenance – A deferred maintenance reserve may be required to be funded at loan origination in an amount equal to 100% to 125% of the estimated cost of material immediate

 

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repairs or replacements identified in the property condition or engineering report. JPMCB may waive this escrow requirement in certain circumstances, including, but not limited to: (i) the sponsor of the borrower delivers a guarantee to complete the immediate repairs; (ii) the deferred maintenance items do not materially impact the function, performance or value of the property; (iii) the deferred maintenance cost does not exceed $50,000; (iv) the Mortgaged Property is a single tenant property (or substantially leased to single tenant), and the tenant is responsible for the repairs; or (v) any Escrow/Reserve Mitigating Circumstances.

 

Environmental Remediation – An environmental remediation reserve may be required at loan origination in an amount equal to 100% to 125% of the estimated remediation cost identified in the environmental report. JPMCB may waive this escrow requirement in certain circumstances, including, but not limited to: (i) the sponsor of the borrower delivers a guarantee agreeing to complete the remediation; (ii) environmental insurance is in place or obtained; or (iii) any Escrow/Reserve Mitigating Circumstances.

 

JPMCB may determine that establishing any of the foregoing escrows or reserves is not warranted in one or more of the following instances (collectively, the “Escrow/Reserve Mitigating Circumstances”): (i) the amounts involved are de minimis, (ii) JPMCB’s evaluation of the ability of the Mortgaged Property, the borrower or a holder of direct or indirect ownership interests in the borrower to bear the subject expense or cost absent creation of an escrow or reserve, (iii) based on the Mortgaged Property maintaining a specified debt service coverage ratio, (iv) JPMCB has structured springing escrows that arise for identified risks, (v) JPMCB has an alternative to a cash escrow or reserve, such as a letter of credit or a guarantee from the borrower or an affiliate of the borrower; (vi) JPMCB believes there are credit positive characteristics of the borrower, the sponsor of the borrower and/or the Mortgaged Property that would offset the need for the escrow or reserve; or (vii) the reserves are being collected and held by a third party, such as a management company, a franchisor, or an association.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing discussion under this caption “—JPMCB’s Underwriting Guidelines and Processes”, one or more of the mortgage loans contributed to this securitization by JPMCB may vary from, or may not comply with, JPMCB’s underwriting guidelines described above. In addition, in the case of one or more of the mortgage loans contributed to this securitization by JPMCB, JPMCB may not have strictly applied these underwriting guidelines as the result of a case-by-case permitted exception based upon other compensating or mitigating factors.

 

Exceptions. Disclosed above are JPMCB’s general underwriting guidelines with respect to the JPMCB Mortgage Loans. One or more JPMCB Mortgage Loans may vary from the specific JPMCB underwriting guidelines described above when additional credit positive characteristics are present as discussed above. In addition, in the case of one or more JPMCB Mortgage Loans, JPMCB may not have applied each of the specific underwriting guidelines described above as the result of case-by-case permitted flexibility based upon other compensating factors. None of the JPMCB Mortgage Loans were originated with variances from the underwriting guidelines disclosed above.

 

Compliance with Rule 15Ga-1 under the Exchange Act. JPMCCMSC’s most recently filed Form ABS-15G, which includes information related to JPMCB, was filed with the SEC on May 15, 2020. JPMCB’s most recently filed Form ABS-15G for this asset class was filed with the SEC on February 12, 2020. The Central Index Key (or CIK) number for JPMCCMSC is 0001013611 and the CIK number for JPMCB is set forth on the cover of this prospectus. With respect to the period from and including October 1, 2017 to and including September 30, 2020, JPMCB has no activity to report as required by Rule 15Ga-1 under the Exchange Act (“Rule 15Ga-1”) with respect to repurchase or replacement requests in connection with breaches of representations and warranties made by it as a sponsor of commercial mortgage securitizations.

 

Retained Interests in This Securitization. Neither JPMCB nor any of its affiliates intends to retain on the Closing Date any certificates issued by the issuing entity or any other economic interest in this securitization except that JPMCB may retain the Class R certificates. However, JPMCB and/or its affiliates may acquire in the future certain additional classes of certificates. Any such party will have the right to dispose of any such certificates at any time.

 

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German American Capital Corporation

 

General. German American Capital Corporation, a Maryland corporation (“GACC”), is a sponsor and a mortgage loan seller in this securitization transaction. Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch (“DBNY“) or DBR Investments Co. Limited, an Exempted Company incorporated in the Cayman Islands (“DBRI“), each an affiliate of GACC, originated (either directly or, in some cases, through table funding arrangements) all of the GACC Mortgage Loans, except with respect to the Mortgage Loans set forth under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Co-Originated or Unaffiliated Third-Party Originated Mortgage Loans” for which GACC is identified as a Mortgage Loan Seller.

 

GACC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Deutsche Bank Americas Holding Corp., which in turn is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG, a German corporation. GACC is an affiliate of (i) DBRI, an originator, (ii) DBNY, an originator, and (iii) Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., an underwriter. The principal offices of GACC are located at 60 Wall Street, New York, New York 10005. Prior to the date of this prospectus, DBRI purchased for cash from DBNY a 100% equity participation in the GACC Mortgage Loans originated by DBNY. DBRI and DBNY will sell their respective interests in the GACC Mortgage Loans to GACC on the Closing Date. During the period from DBRI’s purchase of such participation interests to the Closing Date, DBRI will have borne the credit risk in respect of the GACC Mortgage Loans. It is also expected that DBRI will be the holder of the companion loans (if any) (or, in the case of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay companion loans, the holder of a 100% equity participation in such companion loans) for which the noteholder is identified as “DBRI” in the table titled “Whole Loan Control Notes and Non-Control Notes” under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—General” after the Closing Date in the ordinary course of business and such Companion Loans may be securitized in one or more future securitization transactions or otherwise transferred at any time.

 

Deutsche Bank AG (together with certain affiliates, “Deutsche Bank”) filed a Form 6-K with the SEC on December 23, 2016. The Form 6-K states that Deutsche Bank “has reached a settlement in principle with the Department of Justice in the United States (“DOJ”) regarding civil claims that the DOJ considered in connection with the bank’s issuance and underwriting of residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) and related securitization activities between 2005 and 2007. Under the terms of the settlement agreement, Deutsche Bank agreed to pay a civil monetary penalty of US dollar 3.1 billion and to provide US dollar 4.1 billion in consumer relief in the United States. The consumer relief is expected to be primarily in the form of loan modifications and other assistance to homeowners and borrowers, and other similar initiatives to be determined, and delivered over a period of at least five years.” On January 17, 2017, the DOJ issued a press release officially announcing a $7.2 billion settlement with Deutsche Bank “resolving federal civil claims that Deutsche Bank misled investors in the packaging, securitization, marketing, sale and issuance of residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) between 2006 and 2007. . . . The settlement requires Deutsche Bank to pay a $3.1 billion civil penalty under the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act (FIRREA). Under the settlement, Deutsche Bank will also provide $4.1 billion in relief to underwater homeowners, distressed borrowers and affected communities.”

 

GACC’s Securitization Program. GACC has been engaged as an originator and/or seller/contributor of loans into CMBS securitizations for more than ten years.

 

GACC has been a seller of loans into securitization programs including (i) the “COMM” program, in which its affiliate Deutsche Mortgage & Asset Receiving Corporation (“DMARC”) is the depositor, (ii) the “CD” program in which DMARC is the depositor on a rotating basis with Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Securities Inc., (iii) the “Benchmark” program in which DMARC is the depositor on a rotating basis with JPMorgan and Citigroup, and (iv) programs where third party entities, including affiliates of General Electric Capital Corporation, Capmark Finance Inc. (formerly GMAC Commercial Mortgage Corporation) and others, have acted as depositors.

 

Under the COMM name, GACC has had two primary securitization programs, the “COMM FL” program, into which large floating rate commercial mortgage loans were securitized, and the “COMM Conduit/Fusion” program, into which both fixed rate conduit loans and large loans were securitized.

 

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GACC acquires both fixed rate and floating rate commercial mortgage loans backed by a range of commercial real estate properties including office buildings, apartments, shopping malls, hotels, and industrial/warehouse properties. The total amount of loans securitized by GACC from October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2020 is approximately $85.363 billion.

 

GACC or its affiliates have purchased loans for securitization in the past and it may elect to purchase loans for securitization in the future. If GACC or its affiliates purchase loans for securitization, GACC or such affiliate will either reunderwrite the mortgage loans it purchases, or perform other procedures to ascertain the quality of such loans, which procedures will be subject to approval by credit risk management officers.

 

In coordination with Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and other underwriters or initial purchasers, GACC works with NRSROs, other loan sellers, servicers and investors in structuring a securitization transaction to maximize the overall value and capital structure, taking into account numerous factors, including without limitation geographic and property type diversity and NRSRO criteria.

 

For the most part, GACC and its affiliates rely on independent rated third parties to service loans held pending sale or securitization. It maintains interim servicing agreements with large, institutional commercial mortgage loan servicers who are highly rated by the NRSROs. Periodic financial review and analysis, including monitoring of ratings, of each of the servicers with which GACC and its affiliates have servicing arrangements is conducted under the purview of loan underwriting personnel.

 

Pursuant to an MLPA, GACC will make certain representations and warranties, subject to certain exceptions set forth therein (and in Annex E-3), to the depositor and will covenant to provide certain documents regarding the Mortgage Loans it is selling to the depositor (the “GACC Mortgage Loans”) and, in connection with certain breaches of such representations and warranties or certain defects with respect to such documents, which breaches or defects are determined to have a material adverse effect on the value of the subject GACC Mortgage Loans or such other standard as is described in the related MLPA, may have an obligation to repurchase such Mortgage Loan, cure the subject defect or breach, replace the subject Mortgage Loan with a Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan or make a Loss of Value Payment, as the case may be. The depositor will assign certain of its rights under each MLPA to the issuing entity. In addition, GACC has agreed to indemnify the depositor, the underwriters and/or certain of their respective affiliates with respect to certain liabilities arising in connection with the issuance and sale of the certificates. See “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Assignment of the Mortgage Loans”.

 

Review of GACC Mortgage Loans.

 

Overview. GACC, in its capacity as the Sponsor of the GACC Mortgage Loans, has conducted a review of the GACC Mortgage Loans in connection with the securitization described in this prospectus. GACC determined the nature, extent and timing of the review and the level of assistance provided by any third parties. The review of the GACC Mortgage Loans was performed by a deal team comprised of real estate and securitization professionals who are employees of one or more of GACC’s affiliates (the “GACC Deal Team”). The review procedures described below were employed with respect to all of the GACC Mortgage Loans, except that certain review procedures only were relevant to the large loan disclosures in this prospectus, as further described below. No sampling procedures were used in the review process.

 

Data Tape. To prepare for securitization, members of the GACC Deal Team created a data tape (the “GACC Data Tape”) containing detailed loan-level and property-level information regarding each GACC Mortgage Loan. The GACC Data Tape was compiled from, among other sources, the related Mortgage Loan documents, appraisals, environmental reports, seismic reports, property condition reports, zoning reports, insurance policies, borrower supplied information (including, but not limited to, rent rolls, leases, operating statements and budgets) and information collected by the DB Originators during the underwriting process. After origination of each GACC Mortgage Loan, the GACC Deal Team updated the information in the GACC Data Tape with respect to the GACC Mortgage Loan based on updates provided by the related loan servicer relating to loan payment status and escrows, updated operating statements, rent rolls and leasing activity, and information otherwise brought to the attention of the GACC Deal Team. The GACC

 

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Data Tape was used by the GACC Deal Team to provide the numerical information regarding the GACC Mortgage Loans in this prospectus.

 

With respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan, which was co-originated by CREFI, Barclays Capital Real Estate Inc., DBNY, and Société Générale Financial Corporation, portions of which are being sold by GACC and CREFI, the CREFI Data Tape was used to provide the numerical information regarding the related Mortgage Loan in this prospectus. In addition, with respect to The Grace Building Whole Loan, which was co-originated by Bank of America, N.A., JPMCB, Column Financial, Inc. and DBRI, portions of which are being sold by GACC and JPMCB, the JPMCB Data Tape was used to provide the numerical information regarding the related Mortgage Loan in this prospectus.

 

Data Comparison and Recalculation. GACC engaged a third party accounting firm to perform certain data comparison and recalculation procedures designed by GACC relating to information in this prospectus regarding the GACC Mortgage Loans. These procedures included:

 

comparing the information in the GACC Data Tape against various source documents provided by GACC that are described above under “—Data Tape”;

 

comparing numerical information regarding the GACC Mortgage Loans and the related Mortgaged Properties disclosed in this prospectus against the GACC Data Tape; and

 

recalculating certain percentages, ratios and other formulae relating to the GACC Mortgage Loans disclosed in this prospectus.

 

Legal Review. GACC engaged various law firms to conduct certain legal reviews of the GACC Mortgage Loans for disclosure in this prospectus. In anticipation of securitization of each GACC Mortgage Loan originated by the applicable DB Originator, origination counsel prepared a loan summary that sets forth salient loan terms and summarizes material deviations from GACC’s standard form loan documents. In addition, origination counsel for each GACC Mortgage Loan reviewed GACC’s representations and warranties set forth on Annex E-1 and, if applicable, identified exceptions to those representations and warranties set forth on Annex E-3.

 

Securitization counsel was also engaged to assist in the review of the GACC Mortgage Loans. Such assistance included, among other things, (i) a review of sections of the loan documents with respect to certain of the GACC Mortgage Loans that deviate materially from GACC’s standard form document, (ii) a review of the loan summaries referred to above relating to the GACC Mortgage Loans prepared by origination counsel, and (iii) a review of a due diligence questionnaire completed by the origination counsel. Securitization counsel also reviewed the property release provisions (other than the partial defeasance provisions), if any, for each GACC Mortgage Loan with multiple Mortgaged Properties or, to the extent identified by origination counsel, for each GACC Mortgage Loan with permitted outparcel releases or similar releases for compliance with the REMIC provisions of the Code.

 

GACC prepared, and reviewed with origination counsel and/or securitization counsel, the loan summaries for those of the GACC Mortgage Loans included in the 10 largest Mortgage Loans in the mortgage pool, and the abbreviated loan summaries for those of the GACC Mortgage Loans included in the next 5 largest Mortgage Loans in the mortgage pool, which loan summaries and abbreviated loan summaries are incorporated in Annex A-3.

 

Other Review Procedures. With respect to any pending litigation that existed at the origination of any GACC Mortgage Loan, GACC requested updates from the related borrower, origination counsel and/or borrower’s litigation counsel. In connection with the origination of each GACC Mortgage Loan, GACC, together with origination counsel, conducted a search with respect to each borrower under the related GACC Mortgage Loan to determine whether it filed for bankruptcy. If GACC became aware of a significant natural disaster in the vicinity of any Mortgaged Property securing a GACC Mortgage Loan, GACC obtained information on the status of the Mortgaged Property from the related borrower to confirm no material damage to the Mortgaged Property.

 

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With respect to the GACC Mortgage Loans originated by a DB Originator, the GACC Deal Team also consulted with the applicable GACC Mortgage Loan origination team to confirm that the GACC Mortgage Loans were originated in compliance with the origination and underwriting criteria described below under “—DB Originators’ Underwriting Guidelines and Processes”, as well as to identify any material deviations from those origination and underwriting criteria. See “—Exceptions” below.

 

Findings and Conclusions. Based on the foregoing review procedures, GACC determined that the disclosure regarding the GACC Mortgage Loans in this prospectus is accurate in all material respects. GACC also determined that the GACC Mortgage Loans were originated (or acquired and re-underwritten) in accordance with the applicable DB Originator’s origination procedures and underwriting criteria, except as described below under “—Exceptions”. GACC attributes to itself all findings and conclusions resulting from the foregoing review procedures.

 

DB Originators’ Underwriting Guidelines and Processes.

 

General. DBRI and DBNY are each an originator and are affiliated with each other, GACC and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., one of the underwriters. DBRI and DBNY are referred to as the “DB Originators” in this prospectus. Each DB Originator originates loans located in the United States that are secured by retail, multifamily, office, hotel and industrial/warehouse properties. All of the mortgage loans originated by a DB Originator generally are originated in accordance with the underwriting criteria described below. However, each lending situation is unique, and the facts and circumstance surrounding the mortgage loan, such as the quality and location of the real estate, the sponsorship of the borrower and the tenancy of the property, will impact the extent to which the general guidelines below are applied to a specific loan. This underwriting criteria is general, and we cannot assure you that every mortgage loan will conform in all respects with the guidelines.

 

Loan Analysis. In connection with the origination of mortgage loans, the applicable DB Originator conducts an extensive review of the related mortgaged property, including an analysis of the appraisal, environmental report, property operating statements, financial data, rent rolls, sales where applicable and related information or statements of occupancy rates provided by the borrower and, with respect to the mortgage loans secured by retail and office properties, certain major tenant leases and the tenant’s credit. Generally, borrowers are required to be single purpose entities which do not have a credit history; therefore, the financial strength and character of certain of the borrower’s key principals are examined prior to approval of the mortgage loan through a review of available financial statements and public records searches. A member of the applicable DB Originator’s underwriting or due diligence team, or a consultant or other designee, visits the mortgaged property for a site inspection to confirm the occupancy rates of the mortgaged property, and analyzes the mortgaged property’s sub-market and the utility of the mortgaged property within the sub-market. Unless otherwise specified in this prospectus, all financial, occupancy and other information contained in this prospectus is based on such information and we cannot assure you that such financial, occupancy and other information remains accurate.

 

Cash Flow Analysis. The applicable DB Originator reviews, among other things, historical operating statements, rent rolls, tenant leases and/or budgeted income and expense statements provided by the borrower and makes adjustments in order to determine a debt service coverage ratio, including taking into account the benefits of any governmental assistance programs. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Additional Information”.

 

Debt Service Coverage Ratio and Loan-to-Value Ratio. The underwriting includes a calculation of the debt service coverage ratio and the loan-to-value ratio in connection with the origination of each loan.

 

The debt service coverage ratio will generally be calculated based on the ratio of the underwritten net cash flow from the property in question as determined by the applicable DB Originator and payments on the loan based on actual principal and/or interest due on the loan. However, underwritten net cash flow is often a highly subjective number based on a variety of assumptions regarding, and adjustments to, revenues and expenses with respect to the related real property collateral. For example, when calculating the debt service coverage ratio for a multifamily or commercial mortgage loan, annual net cash flow that was calculated based on assumptions regarding projected future rental income, expenses and/or occupancy may be

 

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utilized. We cannot assure you that the foregoing assumptions made with respect to any prospective multifamily or commercial mortgage loan will, in fact, be consistent with actual property performance. For specific discussions on the particular assumptions and adjustments, see “Description of the Mortgage Pool” and Annex A-1 and Annex A-3. The loan-to-value ratio, in general, is the ratio, expressed as a percentage, of the then-outstanding principal balance of the mortgage loan divided by the estimated value of the related property based on an appraisal obtained in accordance with the guidelines described under “—Appraisal and Loan-to-Value Ratio” below. In addition, with respect to certain mortgage loans, there may exist subordinate mortgage debt or mezzanine debt. Such mortgage loans will have a lower combined debt service coverage ratio and/or a higher combined loan-to-value ratio when such subordinate or mezzanine debt is taken into account. Additionally, certain mortgage loans may provide for interest only payments prior to maturity, or for an interest-only period during a portion of the term of the mortgage loan.

 

Appraisal and Loan-to-Value Ratio. For each Mortgaged Property, the applicable DB Originator obtains (or, in connection with the applicable DB Originator’s acquisition and reunderwriting of a mortgage loan, the related originator obtains and the applicable DB Originator relies upon) a current (within 6 months of the origination date of the mortgage loan) comprehensive narrative appraisal conforming to the requirements of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (“FIRREA”) and Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice of the Appraisal Foundation. The appraisal is based on the “as-is” market value of the Mortgaged Property as of the date of value in its then-current condition, and in accordance with the Mortgaged Property’s highest and best use as determined within the appraisal. In certain cases, the applicable DB Originator may also obtain prospective or hypothetical values on an “as-stabilized”, “as-complete” and/or “hypothetical as-is” basis, reflecting stipulated assumptions including, but not limited to, leasing, occupancy, income normalization, construction, renovation, restoration and/or repairs at the Mortgaged Property. The applicable DB Originator then determines the loan-to-value ratio of the mortgage loan for origination or, if applicable, in connection with its acquisition of the mortgage loan, in each case based on the value and effective value dates set forth in the appraisal. In connection with the applicable DB Originator’s acquisition and reunderwriting of a mortgage loan, the applicable DB Originator relies upon the appraisal(s) obtained by the related originator. Such appraisal(s) may reflect a value for a particular Mortgaged Property that varies from an opinion of value of the applicable DB Originator. The information in this prospectus regarding such acquired mortgage loans, including, but not limited to, appraised values and loan-to-value ratios, reflects the information contained in such originator’s appraisal. We cannot assure you that the information set forth in this prospectus regarding the appraised values or loan-to-value ratios of such acquired mortgage loans would not be different if a DB Originator had originated such mortgage loans. See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Appraisals May Not Reflect Current or Future Market Value of Each Property”.

 

Evaluation of Borrower. The applicable DB Originator evaluates the borrower and its principals with respect to credit history and prior experience as an owner and operator of commercial real estate properties. The evaluation will generally include obtaining and reviewing a credit report or other reliable indication of the borrower’s financial capacity; obtaining and verifying credit references and/or business and trade references; and obtaining and reviewing certifications provided by the borrower as to prior real estate experience and current contingent liabilities. Finally, although the mortgage loans generally are non-recourse in nature, in the case of certain mortgage loans, the borrower and certain principals of the borrower may be required to assume legal responsibility for liabilities as a result of, among other things, fraud, misrepresentation, misappropriation or conversion of funds and breach of environmental or hazardous materials requirements. The applicable DB Originator evaluates the financial capacity of the borrower and such principals to meet any obligations that may arise with respect to such liabilities.

 

Environmental Site Assessment. Prior to origination, the applicable DB Originator either (i) obtains or updates (or, in connection with the applicable DB Originator’s acquisition and reunderwriting of a mortgage loan, the related originator obtains or updates and the applicable DB Originator relies upon) an environmental site assessment (“ESA”) for a Mortgaged Property prepared by a qualified environmental firm or (ii) obtains (or, in connection with the applicable DB Originator’s acquisition and reunderwriting of a mortgage loan, the related originator obtains or updates and the applicable DB Originator relies upon) an environmental insurance policy for a Mortgaged Property. If an ESA is obtained or updated, the applicable DB Originator reviews the ESA to verify the absence of reported violations of applicable laws and

 

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regulations relating to environmental protection and hazardous materials or other material adverse environmental condition or circumstance. In cases in which the ESA identifies conditions that would require cleanup, remedial action or any other response estimated to cost in excess of 5% of the outstanding principal balance of the mortgage loan, the applicable DB Originator either (i) determines that another party with sufficient assets is responsible for taking remedial actions directed by an applicable regulatory authority or (ii) requires the borrower to do one of the following: (A) carry out satisfactory remediation activities or other responses prior to the origination of the mortgage loan, (B) establish an operations and maintenance plan, (C) place sufficient funds in escrow or establish a letter of credit at the time of origination of the mortgage loan to complete such remediation within a specified period of time, (D) obtain an environmental insurance policy for the Mortgaged Property, (E) provide or obtain an indemnity agreement or a guaranty with respect to such condition or circumstance, or (F) receive appropriate assurances that significant remediation activities or other significant responses are not necessary or required.

 

Certain of the mortgage loans may also have environmental insurance policies. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Insurance Considerations”.

 

Physical Assessment Report. Prior to origination, the applicable DB Originator obtains (or, in connection with the applicable DB Originator’s acquisition and reunderwriting of a mortgage loan, the related originator obtains and the applicable DB Originator relies upon) a physical assessment report (“PAR”) for each Mortgaged Property prepared by a qualified structural engineering firm. The applicable DB Originator reviews the PAR to verify that the property is reported to be in satisfactory physical condition, and to determine the anticipated costs of necessary repair, replacement and major maintenance or capital expenditure needs over the term of the mortgage loan. In cases in which the PAR identifies material repairs or replacements needed immediately, the applicable DB Originator generally requires the borrower to carry out such repairs or replacements prior to the origination of the mortgage loan, or, in many cases, requires the borrower to place sufficient funds in escrow at the time of origination of the mortgage loan to complete such repairs or replacements within not more than twelve months. In certain instances, the applicable DB Originator may waive such escrows but require the related borrower to complete such repairs within a stated period of time in the related mortgage loan documents.

 

Title Insurance Policy. The borrower is required to provide, and the applicable DB Originator reviews, a title insurance policy for each Mortgaged Property. The title insurance policy must meet the following requirements: (a) the policy must be written by a title insurer licensed to do business in the jurisdiction where the Mortgaged Property is located; (b) the policy must be in an amount equal to the original principal balance of the mortgage loan; (c) the protection and benefits must run to the mortgagee and its successors and assigns; (d) the policy should be written on a standard policy form of the American Land Title Association or equivalent policy promulgated in the jurisdiction where the Mortgaged Property is located; and (e) the legal description of the Mortgaged Property in the title policy must conform to that shown on the survey of the Mortgaged Property, where a survey has been required.

 

Property Insurance. The borrower is required to provide, and the applicable DB Originator reviews, certificates of required insurance with respect to the Mortgaged Property. Such insurance may include: (1) commercial general liability insurance for bodily injury or death and property damage; (2) a fire and extended perils insurance policy providing “special” form coverage including coverage against loss or damage by fire, lightning, explosion, smoke, windstorm and hail, riot or strike and civil commotion; (3) if applicable, boiler and machinery coverage; (4) if the Mortgaged Property is located in a flood hazard area, flood insurance; and (5) such other coverage as the applicable DB Originator may require based on the specific characteristics of the Mortgaged Property.

 

Seismic Report. A seismic report is required for all properties located in seismic zones 3 or 4.

 

Zoning and Building Code Compliance. In connection with the origination of a multifamily or commercial mortgage loan, the originator will examine whether the use and occupancy of the related real property collateral is in material compliance with zoning, land-use, building rules, regulations and orders then applicable to that property. Evidence of this compliance may be in the form of one or more of the following: a zoning report, legal opinions, surveys, recorded documents, temporary or permanent certificates of

 

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occupancy, letters from government officials or agencies, title insurance endorsements, engineering or consulting reports and/or representations by the related borrower.

 

Escrow Requirements. The applicable DB Originator may require borrowers to fund various escrows for taxes, insurance, capital expenses and replacement reserves, which reserves in many instances will be limited to certain capped amounts. In addition, the applicable DB Originator may identify certain risks that warrant additional escrows or holdbacks for items such as leasing-related matters, deferred maintenance, environmental remediation or unfunded obligations, which escrows or holdbacks would be released upon satisfaction of the applicable conditions. Springing escrows may also be structured for identified risks such as specific rollover exposure, to be triggered upon the non-renewal of one or more key tenants. Escrows are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and are not required for all commercial mortgage loans originated by a DB Originator. The typical required escrows for mortgage loans originated by a DB Originator are as follows:

 

Taxes – An initial deposit and monthly escrow deposits equal to approximately 1/12th of the estimated annual property taxes (based on the most recent property assessment and the current millage rate) are required to provide the applicable DB Originator with sufficient funds to satisfy all taxes and assessments. The applicable DB Originator may waive this escrow requirement in certain circumstances, including, but not limited to: (i) the Mortgaged Property is a single tenant property (or substantially leased to single tenant) and the tenant pays taxes directly (or the applicable DB Originator may waive the escrow for a portion of the Mortgaged Property which is leased to a tenant that pays taxes for its portion of the Mortgaged Property directly); or (ii) any Escrow/Reserve Mitigating Circumstances.

 

Insurance – An initial deposit and monthly escrow deposits equal to approximately 1/12th of the estimated annual property insurance premium are required to provide the applicable DB Originator with sufficient funds to pay all insurance premiums. The applicable DB Originator may waive this escrow requirement in certain circumstances, including, but not limited to: (i) the borrower maintains a blanket insurance policy; (ii) the Mortgaged Property is a single tenant property (or substantially leased to single tenant) and the tenant maintains the property insurance or self-insures (or may waive the escrow for a portion of the Mortgaged Property which is leased to a tenant that maintains property insurance for its portion of the Mortgaged Property or self-insures); or (iii) any Escrow/Reserve Mitigating Circumstances.

 

Replacement Reserves – Replacement reserves are generally calculated in accordance with the expected useful life of the components of the property during the term of the mortgage loan. Annual replacement reserves are generally underwritten to the suggested replacement reserve amount from an independent, third-party property condition or engineering report, or to certain minimum requirements by property type. The applicable DB Originator may waive this escrow requirement in certain circumstances, including, but not limited to: (i) the Mortgaged Property is a single tenant property (or substantially leased to single tenant) and the tenant repairs and maintains the Mortgaged Property (or may waive the escrow for a portion of the Mortgaged Property which is leased to a tenant that repairs and maintains its portion of the Mortgaged Property); or (ii) any Escrow/Reserve Mitigating Circumstances.

 

Tenant Improvement/Lease Commissions – A tenant improvement/leasing commission reserve may be required to be funded either at loan origination and/or during the related mortgage loan term and/or springing upon certain tenant events to cover certain anticipated leasing commissions, free rent periods or tenant improvement costs which might be associated with re-leasing the space occupied by such tenants. The applicable DB Originator may waive this escrow requirement in certain circumstances, including, but not limited to: (i) the Mortgaged Property is a single tenant property (or substantially leased to single tenant), with a lease that extends beyond the loan term; or (ii) any Escrow/Reserve Mitigating Circumstances.

 

Deferred Maintenance – A deferred maintenance reserve may be required to be funded at loan origination in an amount equal to 100% to 125% of the estimated cost of material immediate

 

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repairs or replacements identified in the property condition or engineering report. The applicable DB Originator may waive this escrow requirement in certain circumstances, including, but not limited to: (i) the sponsor of the borrower delivers a guarantee to complete the immediate repairs; (ii) the deferred maintenance items do not materially impact the function, performance or value of the property; (iii) the deferred maintenance cost does not exceed $50,000; (iv) the Mortgaged Property is a single tenant property (or substantially leased to single tenant), and the tenant is responsible for the repairs; or (v) any Escrow/Reserve Mitigating Circumstances.

 

Environmental Remediation – An environmental remediation reserve may be required at loan origination in an amount equal to 100% to 125% of the estimated remediation cost identified in the environmental report. The applicable DB Originator may waive this escrow requirement in certain circumstances, including, but not limited to: (i) the sponsor of the borrower delivers a guarantee agreeing to complete the remediation; (ii) environmental insurance is in place or obtained; or (iii) any Escrow/Reserve Mitigating Circumstances.

 

The applicable DB Originator may determine that establishing any of the foregoing escrows or reserves is not warranted in one or more of the following instances (collectively, the “Escrow/Reserve Mitigating Circumstances”): (i) the amounts involved are de minimis, (ii) the applicable DB Originator’s evaluation of the ability of the Mortgaged Property, the borrower or a holder of direct or indirect ownership interests in the borrower to bear the subject expense or cost absent creation of an escrow or reserve, (iii) based on the Mortgaged Property maintaining a specified debt service coverage ratio, (iv) the applicable DB Originator has structured springing escrows that arise for identified risks, (v) the applicable DB Originator has an alternative to a cash escrow or reserve, such as a letter of credit or a guarantee from the borrower or an affiliate of the borrower; (vi) the applicable DB Originator believes there are credit positive characteristics of the borrower, the sponsor of the borrower and/or the Mortgaged Property that would offset the need for the escrow or reserve; or (vii) the reserves are being collected and held by a third party, such as a management company, a franchisor, or an association.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing discussion under this caption “—DB Originators’ Underwriting Guidelines and Processes”, one or more of the mortgage loans contributed to this securitization by GACC may vary from, or may not comply with, the applicable DB Originator’s underwriting guidelines described above. In addition, in the case of one or more of the mortgage loans contributed to this securitization by GACC, the applicable DB Originator may not have strictly applied these underwriting guidelines as the result of a case-by-case permitted exception based upon other compensating or mitigating factors.

 

Exceptions. Disclosed above are the DB Originators’ general underwriting guidelines with respect to the GACC Mortgage Loans. One or more GACC Mortgage Loans may vary from the specific DB Originator underwriting guidelines described above when additional credit positive characteristics are present as discussed above. In addition, in the case of one or more GACC Mortgage Loans, a DB Originator may not have applied each of the specific underwriting guidelines described above as the result of case-by-case permitted flexibility based upon other compensating factors. In certain cases set forth below, the applicable DB Originator made exceptions and the underwriting of a particular GACC Mortgage Loan did not comply with all aspects of the disclosed criteria.

 

Other than as set forth below, the GACC Mortgage Loans were originated in accordance with the underwriting standards set forth above.

 

With respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan (6.9%), the Mortgage Loan is structured with a 10-year ARD and a 12-year final maturity date, which is longer than the maximum term of 10 years generally required by GACC’s underwriting guidelines. GACC’s decision to include the Mortgage Loan in the transaction was based on several factors, including (i) the loan-to-value ratio of the Mortgage Loan of 35.5% in comparison to the loan-to-value ratio of 70.0% that is provided for in GACC’s underwriting guidelines for hospitality properties, (ii) the net cash flow debt service coverage ratio of the Mortgage Loan based on annual master lease rents of 4.95x, in comparison to a net cash flow debt service coverage ratio of 1.50x that is provided for in GACC’s underwriting guidelines for hospitality properties and (iii) the

 

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experience of the borrower sponsors and their affiliates. One of the borrower sponsors for the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan is a subsidiary of Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc.

 

With respect to the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan (2.3%), the Mortgage Loan is structured with a 10-year ARD and a 14-year final maturity date, which is longer than the maximum term of 10 years generally required by GACC’s underwriting guidelines. GACC’s decision to include the Mortgage Loan in the transaction was based on several factors, including (i) the loan-to-value ratio of the Mortgage Loan of 42.6% in comparison to the loan-to-value ratio of 75.0% that is provided for in GACC’s underwriting guidelines for office properties, (ii) the net cash flow debt service coverage ratio of the Mortgage Loan is 4.05x, in comparison to a net cash flow debt service coverage ratio of 1.20x that is provided for in GACC’s underwriting guidelines for office properties and (iii) the experience of the borrower sponsors and their affiliates. The sponsorship consists of a joint venture between DivcoWest and California State Teachers’ Retirement System.

 

Compliance with Rule 15Ga-1 under the Exchange Act. GACC most recently filed a Form ABS-15G with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) pursuant to Rule 15Ga-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), on February 10, 2020. GACC’s “Central Index Key” number is 0001541294. With respect to the period from and including October 1, 2017 to and including September 30, 2020, GACC did not have any activity to report as required by Rule 15Ga-1 under the Exchange Act with respect to repurchase or replacement requests in connection with breaches of representations and warranties made by it as a sponsor of commercial mortgage securitizations.

 

Retained Interests in This Securitization. Neither GACC nor any of its affiliates intends to retain on the Closing Date any certificates issued by the issuing entity or any other economic interest in this securitization. However, GACC and/or its affiliates may acquire or own in the future certain classes of certificates issued by the issuing entity. Any such party will have the right to dispose of any such certificates at any time.

 

The information set forth under “—German American Capital Corporation” has been provided by GACC.

 

Compensation of the Sponsors

 

In connection with the offering and sale of the certificates contemplated by this prospectus, the sponsors (including affiliates of the sponsors) will be compensated for the sale of their respective Percentage Interest in the Mortgage Loans in an amount equal to the excess, if any, of:

 

(a)   the sum of any proceeds received from the sale of the certificates to investors and the sale of servicing rights to Midland Loan Services, a Division of PNC Bank, National Association for the servicing of the Mortgage Loans, over

 

(b)   the sum of the costs and expense of originating or acquiring the Mortgage Loans and the costs and expenses related to the issuance, offering and sale of the certificates as described in this prospectus.

 

The mortgage servicing rights were sold to the master servicer for a price based on the value of the Servicing Fee to be paid to the master servicer with respect to each Mortgage Loan and, which may include, among other things, the value of the right to earn income on investments on amounts held by the master servicer with respect to the Mortgage Loans.

 

The Depositor

 

GS Mortgage Securities Corporation II, the depositor, is a Delaware corporation and was formed in 1995 for the purpose of engaging in the business, among other things, of acquiring and depositing mortgage assets in trusts in exchange for certificates evidencing interests in the trusts and selling or otherwise distributing the certificates. The sole shareholder of the depositor is The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS). The depositor’s executive offices are located at 200 West Street, New York, New York

 

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10282, telephone number (212) 902-1000. The depositor will not have any material assets. The depositor is an affiliate of GSMC, a sponsor, mortgage loan seller and an initial Risk Retention Consultation Party, GS Bank, an originator and the initial RR Interest Owner, and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, an underwriter.

 

After establishing the issuing entity, the depositor will have minimal ongoing duties with respect to the certificates and the Mortgage Loans. The depositor’s ongoing duties will include: (i) appointing a successor trustee or certificate administrator in the event of the removal of the trustee or certificate administrator, (ii) paying any ongoing fees (such as surveillance fees) of the Rating Agencies, (iii) promptly delivering to the certificate administrator any document that comes into the depositor’s possession that constitutes part of the mortgage file or servicing file for any mortgage loan, (iv) upon discovery of a breach of any of the representations and warranties of the master servicer, the special servicer or the operating advisor which materially and adversely affects the interests of the Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner, giving prompt written notice of such breach to the affected parties, (v) providing information in its possession with respect to the certificates to the certificate administrator to the extent necessary to perform REMIC administration, (vi) indemnifying the issuing entity, the trustee, the certificate administrator, the operating advisor, the asset representations reviewer, the master servicer and the special servicer for any loss, liability or reasonable expense (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) incurred by such parties arising from the depositor’s willful misconduct, bad faith, fraud and/or negligence in the performance of its duties contained in the PSA or by reason of negligent disregard of its obligations and duties under the PSA, and (vii) signing any annual report on Form 10-K, including the required certification in Form 10-K under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and any distribution reports on Form 10-D and Current Reports on Form 8-K required to be filed by the issuing entity.

 

The depositor purchases commercial mortgage loans and interests in commercial mortgage loans for the purpose of selling those assets to trusts created in connection with the securitization of pools of assets and does not engage in any activities unrelated to those securitizations. On the Closing Date, the depositor will acquire the mortgage loans from the mortgage loan sellers and will simultaneously transfer them, without recourse, to the trustee for the benefit of the Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner.

 

The depositor remains responsible under the PSA for providing the master servicer, the special servicer, certificate administrator and trustee with certain information and other assistance requested by those parties and reasonably necessary to performing their duties under the PSA. The depositor also remains responsible for mailing notices to the Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner upon the appointment of certain successor entities under the PSA.

 

The Issuing Entity

 

The issuing entity, Benchmark 2020-B21 Mortgage Trust, will be a New York common law trust, formed on the Closing Date pursuant to the PSA.

 

The only activities that the issuing entity may perform are those set forth in the PSA, which are generally limited to owning and administering the Mortgage Loans and any REO Property (which includes, with respect to any Non-Serviced Whole Loan, the trust’s interest in any REO Property acquired with respect to such Non-Serviced Whole Loan pursuant to the applicable pooling and servicing agreement, but does not include the Serviced Companion Loan’s pro rata interest in any such REO Property), disposing of defaulted mortgage loans and REO Property, issuing the certificates, making distributions, providing reports to certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner and other activities described in this prospectus. Accordingly, the issuing entity may not issue securities other than the certificates, or invest in securities, other than investing of funds in the Collection Account and other accounts maintained under the PSA in certain short-term high-quality investments. The issuing entity may not lend or borrow money, except that the master servicer and the trustee may make advances of delinquent monthly debt service payments to the issuing entity, and the master servicer, the special servicer and the trustee may make property protection advances to the issuing entity, but in each case only to the extent it deems such advances to be recoverable from the related mortgage loan; such advances are intended to provide liquidity, rather than credit support. The PSA may be amended as set forth under “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Amendment” in this prospectus. The issuing entity administers the mortgage loans through the trustee, the certificate

 

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administrator, the master servicer and the special servicer. A discussion of the duties of the trustee, the certificate administrator, the master servicer and the special servicer, including any discretionary activities performed by each of them, is set forth under “Transaction Parties—The Trustee and Certificate Administrator”, “—The Master Servicer and the Special Servicer” and “Pooling and Servicing Agreement”.

 

The only assets of the issuing entity other than the Mortgage Loans and any REO Properties (which includes, with respect to any Non-Serviced Whole Loan, the trust’s interest in any REO property acquired with respect to such Non-Serviced Whole Loan pursuant to the applicable pooling and servicing agreement but does not include the Serviced Companion Loan’s pro rata interest in any such REO Property) are the Distribution Accounts and other accounts maintained pursuant to the PSA and the short term investments in which funds in the Collection Account and other accounts are invested. The issuing entity has no present liabilities, but has potential liability relating to ownership of the mortgage loans and any REO Properties, including, with respect to the Non-Serviced Whole Loans, the trust’s interest in any REO Property acquired pursuant to the applicable pooling and servicing agreement and the other activities described in this prospectus, and indemnity obligations to the depositor, the trustee, the certificate administrator, the master servicer, the special servicer, the asset representations reviewer and the operating advisor and various related persons. The fiscal year of the issuing entity is the calendar year. The issuing entity has no executive officers or board of directors and acts through the trustee, the certificate administrator, the master servicer and the special servicer.

 

The depositor will be contributing the mortgage loans to the issuing entity. The depositor will be purchasing the mortgage loans from the mortgage loan sellers, as described under “Description of the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreements”.

 

The Trustee and the Certificate Administrator

 

Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“Wells Fargo Bank”) will act as trustee, custodian, and certificate administrator under the PSA. Wells Fargo Bank is a national banking association and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wells Fargo & Company. A diversified financial services company, Wells Fargo & Company is a U.S. bank holding company with approximately $1.97 trillion in assets and approximately 266,000 employees as of June 30, 2020, which provides banking, insurance, trust, mortgage and consumer finance services throughout the United States and internationally. Wells Fargo Bank provides retail and commercial banking services and corporate trust, custody, securities lending, securities transfer, cash management, investment management and other financial and fiduciary services. The transaction parties may maintain banking and other commercial relationships with Wells Fargo Bank and its affiliates. Wells Fargo Bank maintains principal corporate trust offices at 9062 Old Annapolis Road, Columbia, Maryland 21045-1951 (among other locations) and its office for certificate transfer services is located at 600 South 4th Street, 7th Floor MAC: N9300-070, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55479.

 

Under the terms of the PSA, Wells Fargo Bank is responsible for securities administration, which includes pool performance calculations, distribution calculations and the preparation of monthly distribution reports. As certificate administrator, Wells Fargo Bank is responsible for the preparation and filing of all REMIC tax returns on behalf of the trust REMICs and to the extent required under the PSA, the preparation of monthly reports on Form 10-D, certain current reports on Form 8-K and annual reports on Form 10-K that are required to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on behalf of the issuing entity. Wells Fargo Bank has been engaged in the business of securities administration since June 30, 1995, and in connection with commercial mortgage-backed securities since 1997. As of June 30, 2020, Wells Fargo Bank was acting as securities administrator with respect to more than $549 billion of outstanding commercial mortgage-backed securities.

 

 Wells Fargo Bank is acting as custodian of the mortgage loan files pursuant to the PSA. In that capacity, Wells Fargo Bank is responsible to hold and safeguard the mortgage notes and other contents of the mortgage files on behalf of the trustee and the Certificateholders. Wells Fargo Bank maintains each mortgage loan file in a separate file folder marked with a unique bar code to assure loan-level file integrity and to assist in inventory management. Files are segregated by transaction or investor. Wells Fargo Bank has been engaged in the mortgage document custody business for more than 25 years. Wells Fargo Bank

 

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maintains its commercial document custody facilities in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As of June 30, 2020, Wells Fargo Bank was acting as custodian of more than 288,000 commercial mortgage loan files.

 

Wells Fargo Bank serves or may have served within the past two years as loan file custodian for various mortgage loans owned by the sponsors or an affiliate of the sponsors one or more of those mortgage loans may be included in the issuing entity. The terms of any custodial agreement under which those services are provided by Wells Fargo Bank are customary for the mortgage-backed securitization industry and provide for the delivery, receipt, review and safekeeping of mortgage loan files.

 

For four CMBS transactions, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. disclosed transaction-level noncompliance on its 2019 Annual Statement of Compliance furnished pursuant to Item 1123 of Regulation AB related to its CMBS bond administration function. For two CMBS transactions, an administrative error resulted in a payment error to certain classes for one distribution period. The affected distributions were revised to correct the error before the next distribution date. For two CMBS transactions, a technical issue caused a wire processing delay that resulted in a portion of the distribution for each transaction to occur one business day late. Wells Fargo has incorporated additional payment control procedures in an effort to prevent further similar payment errors.

 

Beginning on June 18, 2014, a group of institutional investors filed civil complaints in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County, and later the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, against Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., (“Wells Fargo Bank”) in its capacity as trustee for certain residential mortgage backed securities (“RMBS”) trusts. The complaints against Wells Fargo Bank alleged that the trustee caused losses to investors and asserted causes of action based upon, among other things, the trustee’s alleged failure to: (i) notify and enforce repurchase obligations of mortgage loan sellers for purported breaches of representations and warranties, (ii) notify investors of alleged events of default, and (iii) abide by appropriate standards of care following alleged events of default. Relief sought included money damages in an unspecified amount, reimbursement of expenses, and equitable relief. In November 2018, Wells Fargo Bank reached an agreement, in which it denied any wrongdoing, to resolve such claims on a classwide basis for the 271 RMBS trusts at issue. On May 6, 2019, the court entered an order approving the settlement agreement. Separate lawsuits against Wells Fargo Bank making similar allegations filed by certain other institutional investors concerning several RMBS trusts in New York federal and state court are not covered by the agreement. With respect to such litigations, Wells Fargo Bank believes plaintiffs’ claims are without merit and intends to contest the claims vigorously, but there can be no assurances as to the outcome of the litigations or the possible impact of the litigations on Wells Fargo Bank or the RMBS trusts.

 

In addition to the foregoing cases, in August 2014 and August 2015 Nomura Credit & Capital Inc. (“Nomura”) and Natixis Real Estate Holdings, LLC (“Natixis”) filed a total of seven third-party complaints against Wells Fargo Bank in New York state court. In the underlying first-party actions, Nomura and Natixis have been sued for alleged breaches of representations and warranties made in connection with residential mortgage-backed securities sponsored by them. In the third-party actions, Nomura and Natixis allege that Wells Fargo Bank, as master servicer, primary servicer or securities administrator, failed to notify Nomura and Natixis of their own breaches, failed to properly oversee the primary servicers, and failed to adhere to accepted servicing practices. Natixis additionally alleges that Wells Fargo Bank failed to perform default oversight duties. Wells Fargo Bank has asserted counterclaims alleging that Nomura and Natixis failed to provide Wells Fargo Bank notice of their representation and warranty breaches.

 

With respect to each of the foregoing litigations, Wells Fargo Bank believes plaintiffs’ claims are without merit and intends to contest the claims vigorously, but there can be no assurances as to the outcome of the litigations or the possible impact of the litigations on Wells Fargo Bank or the related RMBS trusts.

 

The foregoing information set forth under this sub-heading “—The Trustee and Certificate Administrator” has been provided by Wells Fargo Bank.

 

For a description of any material affiliations, relationships and related transactions between the trustee, the certificate administrator and the other transaction parties, see “Certain Affiliations, Relationships and Related Transactions Involving Transaction Parties”.

 

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The trustee and the certificate administrator will only be liable under the PSA to the extent of the obligations specifically imposed by the PSA. For further information regarding the duties, responsibilities, rights and obligations of the trustee and the certificate administrator under the PSA, including those related to indemnification, see “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Limitation on Liability; Indemnification”. Certain terms of the PSA regarding the certificate administrator’s removal, replacement or resignation are described under “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Resignation and Removal of the Trustee and the Certificate Administrator”.

 

The Master Servicer and the Special Servicer

 

Midland Loan Services, a Division of PNC Bank, National Association, a national banking association (“Midland”), is expected to be the master servicer and in this capacity is expected to be responsible for the master servicing and administration of the Mortgage Loans and any Serviced Companion Loans pursuant to the PSA. Midland is also expected to be a special servicer and in this capacity is expected to initially be responsible for the special servicing and administration of the Mortgage Loans and any Serviced Companion Loans pursuant to the PSA, and generally, will review, evaluate and provide or withhold consent as to certain Major Decisions and all Special Servicer Non-Major Decisions and, in certain circumstances, will process Major Decisions and Special Servicer Non-Major Decisions, and will perform certain enforcement actions relating to such Mortgage Loans (other than any Excluded Special Servicer Loan or Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) and Serviced Companion Loans that are non-Specially Serviced Loans. Certain servicing and administrative functions may also be provided by one or more primary servicers that previously serviced the mortgage loans for the mortgage loan seller. Midland’s principal servicing office is located at 10851 Mastin Street, Building 82, Suite 300, Overland Park, Kansas 66210, and its telephone number is (913) 253-9000.

 

Midland is a commercial financial services company that provides loan servicing, asset management and technology solutions for large pools of commercial and multifamily real estate assets. Midland is approved as a master servicer, special servicer and primary servicer for investment-grade commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”) by S&P, Moody’s, Fitch, DBRS Morningstar and KBRA. Midland has received rankings as a master and primary servicer of real estate assets under U.S. CMBS transactions from S&P, Fitch and Morningstar and the highest rankings as a special servicer of real estate assets under U.S. CMBS transactions from S&P and Morningstar. For each category, S&P ranks Midland as “Above Average” and Morningstar ranks Midland as “MOR CS2” for master servicer and primary servicer, and “MOR CS1” for special servicer. Fitch ranks Midland as “CMS2” for master servicer, “CPS2” for primary servicer, and “CSS2+” for special servicer. Midland is also a HUD/FHA-approved mortgagee and a Fannie Mae-approved multifamily loan servicer.

 

Midland has detailed operating procedures across the various servicing functions to maintain compliance with its servicing obligations and the servicing standards under Midland’s servicing agreements, including procedures for managing delinquent and specially serviced loans. The policies and procedures are reviewed annually and centrally managed. Furthermore, Midland’s business continuity and disaster recovery plans are reviewed and tested annually. Midland’s policies, operating procedures and business continuity plan anticipate and provide the mechanism for some or all of Midland’s personnel to work remotely as determined by management to comply with changes in federal, state or local laws, regulations, executive orders, other requirements and/or guidance, to address health and/or other concerns related to a pandemic or other significant event or to address market or other business purposes. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and related federal, state, and local orders, requirements and/or guidance, Midland implemented part of its business continuity plan that includes the requirement that most of its personnel work remotely until management determines otherwise.

 

Midland will not have primary responsibility for custody services of original documents evidencing the underlying Mortgage Loans or the Serviced Companion Loans. Midland may from time to time have custody of certain of such documents as necessary for enforcement actions involving particular Mortgage Loans or the Serviced Companion Loans or otherwise. To the extent that Midland has custody of any such documents for any such servicing purposes, such documents will be maintained in a manner consistent with the Servicing Standard.

 

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No securitization transaction involving commercial or multifamily mortgage loans in which Midland was acting as master servicer, primary servicer or special servicer has experienced a servicer event of default or servicer termination event as a result of any action or inaction of Midland as master servicer, primary servicer or special servicer, as applicable, including as a result of Midland’s failure to comply with the applicable servicing criteria in connection with any securitization transaction. Midland has made all advances required to be made by it under the servicing agreements on the commercial and multifamily mortgage loans serviced by Midland in securitization transactions.

 

From time to time Midland is a party to lawsuits and other legal proceedings as part of its duties as a loan servicer (e.g., enforcement of loan obligations) and/or arising in the ordinary course of business. Midland does not believe that any such lawsuits or legal proceedings would, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on its business or its ability to service loans pursuant to the PSA.

 

Midland currently maintains an internet-based investor reporting system, CMBS Investor Insight®, that contains performance information at the portfolio, loan and property levels on the various commercial mortgage backed securities transactions that it services. Certificateholders, prospective transferees of the certificates and other appropriate parties may obtain access to CMBS Investor Insight® through Midland’s website at www.pnc.com/midland. Midland may require registration and execution of an access agreement in connection with providing access to CMBS Investor Insight®.

 

As of September 30, 2020, Midland was master and/or primary servicing approximately 28,094 commercial and multifamily mortgage loans with a principal balance of approximately $486 billion. The collateral for such loans is located in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and Canada. Approximately 12,071 of such loans, with a total principal balance of approximately $242 billion, pertain to commercial and multifamily mortgage-backed securities. The related loan pools include multifamily, office, retail, hospitality and other income-producing properties.

 

Midland has been servicing commercial and multifamily loans and leases in CMBS and other servicing transactions since 1992. The table below contains information on the size of the portfolio of commercial and multifamily loans and leases in CMBS and other servicing transactions for which Midland has acted as master and/or primary servicer from 2017 to 2019.

 

Portfolio Size - Master/Primary   Calendar Year End
(Approximate amounts in billions)
    2017   2018   2019
CMBS   $162   $181   $219
Other   $323   $351   $387
Total   $486   $532   $606

 

As of September 30, 2020, Midland was named the special servicer in approximately 390 commercial mortgage-backed securities transactions with an aggregate outstanding principal balance of approximately $169 billion. With respect to such transactions as of such date, Midland was administering approximately 386 assets with an outstanding principal balance of approximately $7.5 billion.

 

Midland has acted as a special servicer for commercial and multifamily loans and leases in CMBS and other servicing transactions since 1992. The table below contains information on the size of the portfolio of specially serviced commercial and multifamily loans, leases and REO properties that have been referred to Midland as special servicer in CMBS and other servicing transactions from 2016 to 2018.

 

Portfolio Size - Special Servicing   Calendar Year End
(Approximate amounts in billions)
    2017   2018   2019
Total   $145   $158   $171

  

PNC Bank, National Association and its affiliates may use some of the same service providers (e.g., legal counsel, accountants and appraisal firms) as are retained on behalf of the issuing entity. In some


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cases, fee rates, amounts or discounts may be offered to PNC Bank, National Association and its affiliates by a third party vendor which differ from those offered to the issuing entity as a result of scheduled or ad hoc rate changes, differences in the scope, type or nature of the service or transaction, alternative fee arrangements, and negotiation by PNC Bank, National Association or its affiliates other than the Midland division.

 

From time to time, Midland and/or its affiliates may purchase or sell securities, including, CMBS certificates. Midland and/or its affiliates may review this prospectus and purchase or sell certificates issued in this offering, including in the secondary market..

 

Midland may, and in this transaction is expected to, enter into one or more arrangements with the Directing Holder, a Controlling Class Certificateholder, a Controlling Class Representative, any Companion Loan holder, the other Certificateholders (or an affiliate or a third-party representative of one or more of the preceding) or any other person with the right to appoint or remove and replace the applicable special servicer to provide for a discount, waiver and/or revenue sharing with respect to certain of the special servicer compensation in consideration of, among other things, Midland’s appointment (or continuance) as special servicer under the PSA and the related Co-Lender Agreement and limitations on the right of such person to replace the special servicer.

 

Pursuant to certain interim servicing agreements between GSMC or one of its affiliates, on the one hand, and Midland, on the other hand, Midland acts as interim servicer with respect to certain GSMC Mortgage Loans, including, prior to their inclusion in the issuing entity.

 

Pursuant to certain interim servicing agreements between CREFI or one of its affiliates, on the one hand, and Midland, on the other hand, Midland acts as interim servicer with respect to certain CREFI Mortgage Loans, including, prior to their inclusion in the issuing entity.

 

Pursuant to certain interim servicing agreements between JPMCB or one of its affiliates, on the one hand, and Midland, on the other hand, Midland acts as interim servicer with respect to certain JPMCB Mortgage Loans, including, prior to their inclusion in the issuing entity.

 

Pursuant to certain interim servicing agreements between GACC or one of its affiliates, on the one hand, and Midland, on the other hand, Midland acts as interim servicer with respect to certain GACC Mortgage Loans, including, prior to their inclusion in the issuing entity.

 

Eightfold Real Estate Capital Fund V, L.P. or its affiliate is expected to appoint itself or an affiliate as the initial Controlling Class Representative, and has engaged Midland as an independent contractor to conduct due diligence with respect to certain Mortgage Loans.

 

Midland will acquire the right to act as master servicer and/or primary servicer (and the related right to receive and retain the excess servicing strip) with respect to the Mortgage Loans sold to the issuing entity by the sponsor pursuant to one or more servicing rights appointment agreements entered into on the Closing Date. The “excess servicing strip” means a portion of the Servicing Fee payable to Midland that accrues at a per annum rate initially equal to the Servicing Fee Rate minus 0.00125%, but which may be reduced under certain circumstances as provided in the PSA.

 

The reports on assessment of compliance with applicable servicing criteria for the twelve month periods ending on December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2019, respectively, furnished pursuant to Item 1122 of Regulation AB for Midland, identified a material instance of noncompliance relating to the servicing criterion described in Item 1122(d)(3)(i)(A) of Regulation AB, which requires that:

 

“Reports to investors, including those to be filed with the Commission, are maintained in accordance with the transaction agreements and applicable Commission requirements. Specifically, such reports: (A) Are prepared in accordance with timeframes and other terms set forth in the transaction agreements….”

 

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For CMBS transactions subject to the reporting requirements of Regulation AB on and after November 23, 2016 (the effective date of the most recent amendment to Regulation AB), Midland as master servicer became responsible for Schedule AL reporting on behalf of the related CMBS trusts. Midland’s Schedule AL reporting process was enhanced in April of 2019, however, the process remained manual throughout the 2019 calendar year and additional errors during such year were identified during the related audit. Following identification, Midland made staffing changes and additional improvements to its processes and procedures to support its Schedule AL reporting obligations and expects to move to an automated solution for this process.

 

Midland is (i) the master servicer and special servicer under the Benchmark 2020-B17 PSA, pursuant to which the Kings Plaza Whole Loan is serviced, (ii) the master servicer under the CGCMT 2020-GC46 PSA, pursuant to which White Oak Crossing Whole Loan is serviced, (iii) the master servicer under the Benchmark 2020-B19 PSA, pursuant to which the Redmond Town Center Whole Loan is serviced, and (iv) the master servicer and special servicer under the Benchmark 2020-B20 PSA, pursuant to which each of The Hub Whole Loan and the 4 West 58th Street Whole Loan is serviced.

 

The foregoing information regarding Midland under this section “—The Master Servicer and the Special Servicer” has been provided by Midland.

 

Midland does not make any representations as to the validity or sufficiency of the PSA (other than as to it being a valid obligation of Midland as master servicer and special servicer), the certificates, the RR Interest, this prospectus (other than as to the accuracy of the information provided by Midland), the Mortgage Loans or any related documents.

 

Midland may resign under the PSA as described under “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Resignation of a Master Servicer or Special Servicer” in this prospectus.

 

Midland will have various duties under the PSA. Certain duties and obligations of Midland are described under “Pooling and Servicing Agreement”, “—Enforcement of ‘Due-On-Sale’ and ‘Due-On-Encumbrance’ Provisions”, “—Inspections”, “—Collection of Operating Information” and “Description of the Certificates—Appraisal Reduction Amounts” in this prospectus. The ability of a master servicer to waive or modify any terms, fees, penalties or payments on the underlying Mortgage Loans and the effect of that ability on the potential cash flows from the underlying Mortgage Loans are described under “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Modifications, Waivers and Amendments” below. The master servicer’s obligations as the servicer to make advances, and the interest or other fees charged for those advances and the terms of the master servicer’s recovery of those advances, are described under “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Advances”.

 

Midland, in its capacity as master servicer and special servicer, will only be liable under the PSA to the extent of the obligations specifically imposed by the PSA. Certain terms of the PSA regarding the master servicer’s or the special servicer’s removal, replacement, resignation or transfer are described under “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Limitation on Liability; Indemnification”, “—Termination of Master Servicer and Special Servicer for Cause—Servicer Termination Events” and “—Rights Upon Servicer Termination Event”. Midland’s rights and obligations with respect to indemnification, and certain limitations on Midland’s liability under the PSA are described under “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Limitation on Liability; Indemnification”.

 

The Outside Special Servicer

 

Situs Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Situs Holdings”), is (i) the special servicer under the GRACE 2020-GRCE TSA, which governs the servicing of The Grace Building Whole Loan (9.2%), (ii) the special servicer under the BX 2020-VIVA TSA, which governs the servicing of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan (6.9%), (iii) expected to be the special servicer under the 416-420 Kent Avenue TSA, which is expected to govern the servicing of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan (5.5%) and (iv) special servicer under the COMM 2020-CX TSA, which governs the servicing of the Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan (2.3%). Situs Holdings’ controlling ownership interest is collectively held by the

 

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Trident VI and Trident VII Funds1 which are managed by Stone Point Capital LLC (“Stone Point”), an investment adviser registered with the US. Securities and Exchange Commission. Stone Point is a financial services-focused private equity firm that has raised and managed eight private equity funds over 25 years, with aggregate committed capital of more than $25 billion. Stone Point has invested in over 100 companies and targets investments in the global financial services industries, including investments in companies that provide outsourced services to financial institutions, banks and depository institutions, asset management firms, insurance and reinsurance companies, insurance distribution and other insurance-related businesses, specialty lending and other credit opportunities, mortgage services companies and employee benefits and healthcare companies. A minority interest in Situs Holdings is held by Port-aux-Choix Private Investments Inc., a Canadian pension fund managed by The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (“PSP”). PSP is one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers investing in funds for the pension plans of the Public Service, the Canadian Armed Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force.

 

On September 18, 2020, SitusAMC Holdings Corp., Situs Holdings’ parent, acquired the third-party loan servicing and asset management platform of Cohen Financial, a division of Truist Financial Corporation. The acquisition included Cohen’s servicing and asset management clients and employees, including those related to special servicing.

 

The principal executive office of Situs Holdings is located at 5065 Westheimer, Suite 700E, Houston, Texas 77056 and its telephone number is (713) 328-4400. Situs Holdings maintains its principal special servicing office at 101 Montgomery Street, Suite 2250, San Francisco, California 94104.

 

Situs Holdings has a current special servicer rating for “CSS2-” from Fitch and is on S&P’s Select Servicer list as a United States Commercial Mortgage Special Servicer ranked “Above Average.” Situs Holdings is approved by Moody’s, KBRA and DBRS as a special servicer for CMBS and SFR transactions. As of June 30, 2020, Situs Holdings is also the named operating advisor for 21 CMBS transactions with an aggregate outstanding principal balance of approximately $17.8 billion.

 

Situs Holdings and its affiliates (collectively, “Situs”) are involved in the commercial real estate advisory business and engages principally in:

 

Real estate consulting

 

Primary servicing

 

CMBS special servicing

 

Asset management

 

Commercial real estate valuation

 

Due diligence and underwriting

 

Since 1985, Situs has provided commercial real estate advisory, due diligence and business solutions to the lending and real estate industries. Situs has major offices located across the U.S. including San Francisco, New York, and Houston as well as offices in London and Frankfurt. Situs provides services to financial institutions investors and servicers as well as to agencies of the United States government.

 

 

1 The “Trident VI Funds” include Trident VI, LP, Trident VI Parallel Fund, LP, Trident VI DE Parallel Fund, LP, and Trident VI Professionals Fund, LP. The “Trident VII” Funds include Trident VII, LP, Trident VII Parallel Fund, LP, Trident VII DE Parallel Fund, LP, and Trident VII Professionals Fund, LP.

 

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The table below sets forth information about Situs’ portfolio of securitized specially serviced loans as of the dates indicated below:

 

Special Servicing

12/31/2017

12/31/2018

12/31/2019

09/30/2020

CMBS Pools (excluding SFR) 19 22 60 159
By Approximate Number  1,159 1,220 1,912 3,279
Named Specially Serviced Portfolio By Approximate UPB(1)  $9,390,884,743 $11,988,515,043 $29,654,019,596 $48,217,541,123
Actively Specially Serviced Portfolio By Number of Loans(2)  14 12 3 104
Actively Specially Serviced Portfolio By Approximate UPB(2)  $181,792,953 $138,318,128 $12,523,226 $2,773,760,480
SFR Pools 6 3 6 9
By Approximate Number  153 249 512 781
Named Specially Serviced Portfolio By Approximate UPB(1)  $2,423,291,984 $547,140,715 $1,410,421,511 $2,202,463,033
Actively Specially Serviced Portfolio By Number of Loans(2)  5 7 17 38
Actively Specially Serviced Portfolio By Approximate UPB(2)  $9,314,191 $11,115,151 $26,206,600 $92,835,040

 

 
(1)Includes all securitized loans in Situs’ portfolio for which Situs is the named special servicer, regardless of whether such loans are, as of the specified date, specially-serviced loans.

(2)Includes only those securitized loans in the portfolio that, as of the specified date, are specially-serviced loans.

 

As of September 30, 2020, Situs had 89 personnel involved in the asset management and special servicing of commercial real estate assets, of which 15 were dedicated to the special servicing business unit. As of September 30, 2020, Situs specially serviced a portfolio that included approximately 145 loans throughout the United States, including non-securitized notes, with a then current face value in excess of $2.88 billion, all of which are commercial or multifamily real estate assets. As of September 30, 2020, Situs had 137 personnel involved in the primary/master servicing of commercial real estate, all of which are commercial or multifamily real estate assets.

 

Those commercial real estate assets included mortgage loans secured by the same types of income producing properties as those securing the Mortgage Loans backing the certificates. Additionally certain affiliates of Situs may be invested in, directly or indirectly, commercial real estate assets and commercial mortgage assets that include the same types of loans and properties securing the Mortgage Loans. Accordingly, the assets that Situs services or its affiliates own or finance, depending upon the particular circumstances, including the nature and location of such assets, compete with the mortgaged real properties securing the mortgage loans for tenants, purchasers, financing and so forth.

 

Situs has developed policies and procedures for the performance of its servicing and special servicing obligations in compliance with applicable servicing criteria set forth in Item 1122 of Regulation AB, including managing delinquent loans and loans subject to the bankruptcy of the borrower. Situs has recognized that technology can greatly improve its performance as a servicer and special servicer, and Situs’ infrastructure provides improved controls for compliance with pooling and servicing agreements, loan administration and procedures in workout/resolution.

 

Situs occasionally engages consultants to perform property inspections and provide certain asset management functions. Situs does not have any material primary advancing obligations with respect to the CMBS pools as to which it acts as servicer and/or special servicer and accordingly Situs does not believe that its financial condition will have any adverse effect on the performance of its duties under the pooling and servicing agreement nor any material impact on the loan performance or the performance of the certificates.

 

Situs will not have primary responsibility for custody services of original documents evidencing the mortgage loans. On occasion, Situs may have custody of certain of such documents as necessary for enforcement actions involving the mortgage loans or otherwise. To the extent that Situs has custody of any such documents, such documents will be maintained in a manner consistent with the servicing standards set forth in the PSA. There are currently no legal proceedings pending; and no legal proceedings known to

 

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be contemplated by governmental authorities, against Situs or of which any of its property is the subject, which is material to the holders of the certificates.

 

No securitization transaction involving commercial or multifamily mortgage loans in which Situs was acting as servicer and/or special servicer has experienced an event of default as a result of any action or inaction performed by Situs as special servicer. In addition, there has been no previous disclosure of material non-compliance with servicing criteria by Situs with respect to any other securitization transaction involving commercial or multifamily mortgage loans in which Situs was acting as servicer and/or special servicer.

 

From time to time, Situs and its affiliates are parties to lawsuits and other legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. Situs does not believe that any such lawsuits or legal proceedings would, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on its business or its ability to serve as servicer and/or special servicer.

 

Situs Holdings is not an affiliate of the depositor, the issuing entity, the underwriters, the master servicer, the special servicer, the trustee, the certificate administrator, the operating advisor, the asset representation reviewer or any sponsor. Situs Holdings, or an affiliate, did provide securitization support services to Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company, or its affiliate, with respect to this transaction.

 

From time to time, Situs and/or its affiliates may purchase or sell securities, including CMBS certificates. As of the Closing Date neither Situs nor any of its affiliates will retain any certificates issued by the issuing entity or any other economic interest in this securitization other than its rights to special servicer compensation as described in this prospectus. However, Situs or its affiliates may, from time to time after the initial sale of the certificates to investors on the Closing Date, acquire certificates pursuant to secondary market transactions. Any such party will have the right to dispose of any such certificates at any time.

 

Situs may enter into one or more arrangements with any party entitled to appoint or remove and replace a special servicer to provide for a discount and/or revenue sharing with respect to certain of the special servicer compensation in consideration of, among other things, Situs’s appointment as special servicer under the PSA and limitations on such person’s right to replace Situs as a special servicer.

 

The foregoing information regarding Situs under this section titled “—The Outside Special Servicer” has been provided by Situs.

 

The Operating Advisor and Asset Representations Reviewer

 

Park Bridge Lender Services LLC (“Park Bridge Lender Services”), a New York limited liability company and an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Park Bridge Financial LLC (“Park Bridge Financial”), will act as operating advisor under the PSA with respect to each Serviced Mortgage Loan. Park Bridge Lender Services will also act as asset representations reviewer under the PSA with respect to each Mortgage Loan. Park Bridge Lender Services has an address at 600 Third Avenue, 40th Floor, New York, New York 10016 and its telephone number is (212) 230-9090.

 

Park Bridge Financial is a privately held commercial real estate finance advisory firm headquartered in New York, New York. Since its founding in 2009, Park Bridge Financial and its affiliates have been engaged by commercial banks (community, regional and multi-national), opportunity funds, REITs, investment banks, insurance companies, entrepreneurs and hedge funds on a wide variety of advisory assignments. These engagements have included: mortgage brokerage, loan syndication, contract underwriting, valuations, risk assessments, surveillance, litigation support, expert testimony, loan restructures as well as the disposition of commercial mortgages and related collateral.

 

Park Bridge Financial’s technology platform is server-based with back-up, disaster-recovery and encryption services performed by vendors and data centers that comply with industry and regulatory standards.

 

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As of September 30, 2020, Park Bridge Lender Services was acting as operating advisor or trust advisor for commercial mortgage-backed securities transactions or other similar transactions with an approximate aggregate initial principal balance of $248.9 billion issued in 289 transactions.

 

As of September 30, 2020, Park Bridge Lender Services was acting as asset representations reviewer for commercial mortgage-backed securities transactions with an approximate aggregate initial principal balance of $117.8 billion issued in 132 transactions.

 

There are no legal proceedings pending against Park Bridge Lender Services, or to which any property of Park Bridge Lender Services is subject, that are material to the Certificateholders, nor does Park Bridge Lender Services have actual knowledge of any proceedings of this type contemplated by governmental authorities.

 

The foregoing information under this heading “Transaction Parties—The Operating Advisor and Asset Representations Reviewer” has been provided by Park Bridge Lender Services.

 

For a description of any material affiliations, relationships and related transactions between the operating advisor, the asset representations reviewer and the other transaction parties, see “Certain Affiliations, Relationships and Related Transactions Involving Transaction Parties”.

 

The operating advisor and the asset representations reviewer will only be liable under the PSA to the extent of their respective obligations specifically imposed by the PSA and no implied duties or obligations may be asserted against the operating advisor or asset representations reviewer. For further information regarding the duties, responsibilities, rights and obligations of the operating advisor and the asset representations reviewer, as the case may be, under the PSA, including those related to indemnification, see “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—The Operating Advisor”, “—The Asset Representations Reviewer” and “—Limitation on Liability; Indemnification”. Certain terms of the PSA regarding the operating advisor’s and the asset representations reviewer’s removal, replacement, resignation or transfer are described under “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—The Operating Advisor” and “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—The Asset Representations Reviewer”, as applicable.

 

Credit Risk Retention

 

General

 

This transaction is required to comply with the Credit Risk Retention Rules. GSMC has been designated by the sponsors to act as the “retaining sponsor” (as such term is defined in the Credit Risk Retention Rules) (in such capacity, the “Retaining Sponsor”) and intends to satisfy the credit risk retention requirements of the Credit Risk Retention Rules as follows:

 

The “VRR Interest” is an interest in the issuing entity representing the right to receive approximately 5.0% (the “VRR Percentage”) of all amounts collected on the Mortgage Loans, net of all expenses of the issuing entity, and distributed on the certificates (other than the Class R certificates) and the RR Interest (i.e., representing the right to receive the VRR Allocation Percentage of all amounts distributed on the Non-VRR Certificates on each Distribution Date). The two types of interests comprising the VRR Interest will be the uncertificated interest retained by GSMC (or its MOA) as described below (the “RR Interest”) and the definitive Class RR certificates acquired by CREFI (or its MOA) as described below. The VRR Interest will constitute an “eligible vertical interest” (as such term is defined in the Credit Risk Retention Rules) in the issuing entity and will have an aggregate initial VRR Interest Balance of $54,187,045. The owner of the RR Interest is referred to in this prospectus as the “RR Interest Owner” and the RR Interest Owner and the holders of the Class RR certificates (the “Class RR Certificateholders”) are referred to collectively in this prospectus as the “VRR Interest Owners”.

 

The Retaining Sponsor (or GS Bank, as its MOA) is expected to retain a portion of the VRR Interest, in the form of the RR Interest, with a VRR Interest Balance equal to $29,379,045 (the

 

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Original RR Interest Balance”) and representing approximately 54.22% of the VRR Interest on the Closing Date.

 

The Retaining Sponsor is also expected to offset a portion of its risk retention requirements under the Credit Risk Retention Rules by the portion of the VRR Interest acquired by CREFI. CREFI is expected to acquire on the Closing Date and retain (or cause its MOA to retain) a portion of the VRR Interest, in the form of Class RR certificates, with a VRR Interest Balance equal to $24,808,000 of the VRR Interest, representing approximately 45.78% of the VRR Interest. CREFI originated Mortgage Loans representing approximately 45.78% of the Initial Pool Balance, which is at least 20% of the Initial Pool Balance and is equal to or greater than its percentage ownership of the VRR Interest in accordance with Rule 11(a)(1) of the Credit Risk Retention Rules. CREFI will acquire the Class RR certificates from the depositor by selling to the depositor the CREFI Mortgage Loans in exchange for cash consideration and the Class RR certificates. The VRR Interest Balance of the Class RR certificates (i) will represent a reduction in the price received by CREFI from the depositor for the CREFI Mortgage Loans sold by CREFI to the depositor for transfer to the issuing entity and (ii) will equal the amount by which the Retaining Sponsor’s required risk retention under the Credit Risk Retention Rules is reduced by CREFI’s acquisition in accordance with the Credit Risk Retention Rules.

 

The percentage of all amounts collected on the Mortgage Loans, net of all expenses of the issuing entity, and distributed on the certificates (other than the Class R certificates) and the RR Interest represented by the VRR Interest will equal at least 5%, as of the Closing Date.

 

Credit Risk Retention Rules” means Regulation RR, 12 C.F.R. Part 244.

 

MOA” means a “majority-owned affiliate” (as defined in the Credit Risk Retention Rules).

 

Qualifying CRE Loans

 

The sponsors have determined that for purposes of this transaction 0.0% of the Initial Pool Balance (the “Qualifying CRE Loan Percentage”) is comprised of mortgage loans that are “qualifying CRE loans” as such term is described in §244.17 of the Credit Risk Retention Rules.

 

The total required credit risk retention percentage (the “Required Risk Retention Percentage”) for this transaction is 5.0%. The Required Risk Retention Percentage is equal to the product of (i) 1 minus the Qualifying CRE Loan Percentage (expressed as a decimal) and (ii) 5%; subject to a minimum Required Risk Retention Percentage of no less than 2.50% if the issuing entity includes any non-qualifying CRE loans.

 

The VRR Interest

 

General

 

The right to payment of VRR Interest Owners is pro rata and pari passu with the right to payment of holders of the Non-VRR Certificates (as a collective whole). On each Distribution Date, the portion of Aggregate Available Funds allocable to: (a) the VRR Interest will be the product of such Aggregate Available Funds multiplied by the VRR Percentage; and (b) the Non-VRR Certificates will be the product of such Aggregate Available Funds multiplied by the Non-VRR Percentage. In addition, any losses incurred on the Mortgage Loans will be allocated between the VRR Interest, on the one hand, and the Principal

Balance Certificates, on the other hand, pro rata in accordance with the VRR Percentage and the Non-VRR Percentage, respectively.

 

VRR Available Funds

 

The aggregate amount available for distribution to the VRR Interest Owners on each Distribution Date will, in general, equal the sum of (i) the VRR Percentage of the Aggregate Available Funds for such

 

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Distribution Date and (ii) the VRR Interest Gain-on-Sale Remittance Amount (collectively, the “VRR Available Funds”).

 

The “VRR Interest Gain-on-Sale Remittance Amount” for each Distribution Date will equal the lesser of, (i) the amount on deposit in the VRR Interest Gain-on-Sale Reserve Account on such Distribution Date, and (ii) the amount distributable from the VRR Interest Gain-on-Sale Reserve Account.

 

Priority of Distributions on the VRR Interest

 

On each Distribution Date, for so long as the aggregate VRR Interest Balance has not been reduced to zero, the certificate administrator is required to apply amounts on deposit in the Distribution Account, to the extent of the VRR Available Funds, in the following order of priority:

 

First, to the RR Interest and the Class RR certificates, pro rata based on their respective VRR Interest Balances, in respect of interest, up to an amount equal to the VRR Interest Distribution Amount for such Distribution Date;

 

Second, to the RR Interest and the Class RR certificates, pro rata based on their respective VRR Interest Balances, in reduction of the VRR Interest Balance thereof, up to an amount equal to the VRR Principal Distribution Amount for such Distribution Date, until the VRR Interest Balance has been reduced to zero; and

 

Third, to the RR Interest and the Class RR certificates, pro rata based on their respective VRR Interest Balances, up to an amount equal to the unreimbursed VRR Realized Losses previously allocated to the VRR Interest, plus interest on that amount equal to the VRR Realized Loss Interest Distribution Amount for such Distribution Date.

 

provided, however, that to the extent any VRR Available Funds remain in the Distribution Account after applying amounts as set forth in clauses First through Third above, any such amounts will be disbursed to the Class R certificates, which evidence the REMIC residual interest in each of the Upper-Tier REMIC and the Lower-Tier REMIC, in compliance with the Code and applicable REMIC Regulations.

 

Except for tax reporting purposes, the VRR Interest does not have a specified pass-through rate; however, the effective interest rate on the VRR Interest will be a per annum rate equal to the WAC Rate for the related Distribution Date (the “VRR Interest Rate”).

 

Reimbursement of previously allocated VRR Realized Losses will not constitute distributions of principal for any purpose and will not result in an additional reduction in the VRR Interest Balance in respect of which a reimbursement is made.

 

The “Non-VRR Percentage” is an amount expressed as a percentage equal to 100% minus the VRR Percentage. For the avoidance of doubt, at all times, the sum of the VRR Percentage and the Non-VRR Percentage will equal 100%.

 

RR Interest Balance” means, with respect to the RR Interest (i) on or prior to the first Distribution Date, an amount equal to the Original RR Interest Balance and (ii) as of any date of determination after the first Distribution Date, the RR Interest Balance on the Distribution Date immediately prior to such date of determination after giving effect to (a) any distributions made on such Distribution Date as described in clauses First, Second and Third above in this “—Priority of Distributions on the VRR Interest”, (b) any VRR Realized Losses allocated to the RR Interest on such Distribution Date, and (c) any recoveries on the Mortgage Loans of Nonrecoverable Advances (plus interest on such Nonrecoverable Advances) that were previously reimbursed from principal collections on the related Mortgage Loans, that resulted in a reduction of the VRR Principal Distribution Amount, which recoveries are allocated to the RR Interest and added to the RR Interest Balance.

 

The “VRR Allocation Percentage” will equal a fraction, expressed as a percentage, equal to the VRR Percentage divided by the Non-VRR Percentage.

 

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The “VRR Interest Balance” means the Certificate Balance of the Class RR certificates and/or the RR Interest Balance of the RR Interest, as applicable.

 

The “VRR Interest Distribution Amount” with respect to any Distribution Date and the VRR Interest will equal the product of (a) the VRR Allocation Percentage and (b) the aggregate amount distributed to the Non-VRR Certificates according to clauses First, Fourth, Seventh, Tenth, Thirteenth, Sixteenth, Nineteenth, Twenty-second and Twenty-fifth in “Description of the CertificatesDistributionsPriority of Distributions”.

 

The “VRR Principal Distribution Amount” with respect to any Distribution Date and the VRR Interest will equal the product of (a) the VRR Allocation Percentage and (b) the aggregate amount distributed to the Non-VRR Certificates according to clauses Second, Fifth, Eighth, Eleventh, Fourteenth, Seventeenth, Twentieth, Twenty-third and Twenty-sixth in “Description of the CertificatesDistributionsPriority of Distributions”.

 

The “VRR Realized Loss Interest Distribution Amount” with respect to any Distribution Date and the VRR Interest will equal the product of (a) the VRR Allocation Percentage and (b) the aggregate amount of interest on unreimbursed Realized Losses distributed to the Non-VRR Certificates according to clauses Third, Sixth, Ninth, Twelfth, Fifteenth, Eighteenth, Twenty-first, Twenty-fourth, and Twenty-seventh in “Description of the CertificatesDistributionsPriority of Distributions”.

 

Allocation of VRR Realized Losses

 

On each Distribution Date, the certificate administrator will be required to reduce the VRR Interest Balance pro rata based on the VRR Interest Balances of each of the RR Interest and the Class RR certificates, by the amount of any VRR Realized Losses for such Distribution Date.

 

The “VRR Realized Loss”, with respect to each Distribution Date, is the amount, if any, by which (i) the aggregate VRR Interest Balance, after giving effect to distributions of principal on such Distribution Date, exceeds (ii) the product of (A) the VRR Percentage and (B) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans in the Mortgage Pool (for purposes of this calculation, the aggregate Stated Principal Balance will not be reduced by the amount of principal payments received on the Mortgage Loans that were used to reimburse the master servicer or the trustee from general collections of principal on the Mortgage Loans for Workout-Delayed Reimbursement Amounts, to the extent those amounts are not otherwise determined to be Nonrecoverable Advances), including any REO Loans (but in each case, excluding any Companion Loan), as of the end of the last day of the related Collection Period.

 

In the event that VRR Realized Losses previously allocated to the VRR Interest in reduction of its VRR Interest Balance are recovered subsequent to such VRR Interest Balance being reduced to zero, VRR Interest Owners may receive distributions in respect of such recoveries (with interest) in accordance with the distribution priorities described under “—The VRR InterestPriority of Distributions on the VRR Interest”.

 

Yield Maintenance Charges and Prepayment Premiums

 

On each Distribution Date, the VRR Interest Owners will be entitled to the VRR Percentage of any yield maintenance charge and prepayment premium collected on the Mortgage Loans as of the related

Determination Date, as described in “Description of the CertificatesAllocation of Yield Maintenance Charges and Prepayment Premiums”.

 

Excess Interest

 

On each Distribution Date, the VRR Interest Owners will be entitled to the VRR Percentage of any Excess Interest received with respect to an ARD Loan on or prior to the related Determination Date, as described in “Description of the CertificatesDistributionsExcess Interest”.

 

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Material Terms

 

For a description of the material terms of the VRR Interest, see “Description of the Certificates” and “Pooling and Servicing Agreement”. You are strongly urged to review this prospectus in its entirety.

 

Hedging, Transfer and Financing Restrictions

 

No VRR Interest Owner or its affiliates will be permitted to transfer its respective VRR Interest or enter into any hedging, financing, pledging, hypothecation or any other similar transaction or activity with respect to its respective VRR Interest, unless such transaction complies with the Credit Risk Retention Rules (as then in effect).

 

Description of the Certificates

 

General

 

The Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2020-B21 will be issued pursuant to a pooling and servicing agreement, among the depositor, the master servicer, the special servicer, the trustee, the certificate administrator, the operating advisor and the asset representations reviewer (the “PSA”) and will consist of the following classes to be designated as set forth in the table below:

 

One or more of such classes and the RR Interest will also be collectively referred to as follows:

 

Designation

Classes

Offered Certificates”  The Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5, Class A-AB, Class X-A, Class X-B, Class A-S, Class B and Class C certificates
Senior Certificates”  The Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5, Class A-AB, Class X-A, Class X-B, Class X-D, Class X-F, Class X-G and Class X-H certificates
Subordinate Certificates”  The Class A-S, Class B, Class C, Class D, Class E, Class F, Class G and Class H certificates
Principal Balance Certificates”  The Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5, Class A-AB, Class A-S, Class B, Class C, Class D, Class E, Class F, Class G and Class H certificates
Class X Certificates”  The Class X-A, Class X-B, Class X-D, Class X-F, Class X-G and Class X-H certificates
Regular Certificates”  The Senior Certificates and the Subordinate Certificates
Residual Certificates”  The Class R certificates
Non-VRR Certificates”  The Principal Balance Certificates, the Class X Certificates and the Class S certificates
VRR Interest”  Class RR certificates and RR Interest

 

The certificates and the RR Interest will represent in the aggregate the entire ownership interest in the issuing entity. The assets of the issuing entity will consist of: (1) the Mortgage Loans and all payments under and proceeds of the Mortgage Loans received after the Cut-off Date (exclusive of payments of principal and/or interest due on or before the Cut-off Date and interest relating to periods prior to, but due after, the Cut-off Date); (2) any REO Property but, with respect to any Whole Loan, only to the extent of the issuing entity’s interest in such Whole Loan; (3) those funds or assets as from time to time are deposited in the accounts discussed in “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Accounts” (such accounts collectively, the “Securitization Accounts”) (but, with respect to any Whole Loan, only to the extent of the issuing entity’s interest in such Whole Loan), if established; (4) the rights of the mortgagee under all insurance policies with respect to any Whole Loan, only to the extent of the issuing entity’s interest in such Whole Loan; (5) certain rights of the depositor under each MLPA relating to Mortgage Loan document delivery requirements and the representations and warranties of each mortgage loan seller regarding the Mortgage Loans it sold to the depositor; and (6) the “regular interests” in the Lower-Tier REMIC.

 

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As further described in this prospectus, the primary source for payments of principal and interest on the Non-VRR Certificates and the VRR Interest will be amounts received by the issuing entity in respect of the Mortgage Loans.

 

Upon initial issuance, the Principal Balance Certificates will have the respective Certificate Balances, and the Class X Certificates will have the respective Notional Amounts, shown below (in each case, subject to a variance of plus or minus 5%):

 

Class

Initial Certificate Balance or Notional Amount

Class A-1  $11,511,000
Class A-2  $46,719,000
Class A-4(1)  $0 – $250,000,000
Class A-5(1)  $390,491,000 – $640,491,000
Class A-AB(2)  $21,966,000
Class X-A(3)  $819,782,000  
Class X-B(3)  $99,094,000
Class A-S  $99,095,000
Class B  $56,625,000
Class C  $42,469,000
Class X-D(3)  $46,330,000
Class X-F(3)  $18,017,000
Class X-G(3)  $10,296,000
Class X-H(3)  $36,034,836
Class D  $25,739,000
Class E  $20,591,000
Class F  $18,017,000
Class G  $10,296,000
Class H  $36,034,836

 

 
(1)The exact initial Certificate Balances of the Class A-4 and Class A-5 certificates are unknown and will be determined based on the final pricing of those classes of certificates. However, the respective initial Certificate Balances of the Class A-4 and Class A-5 certificates are expected to be within the applicable ranges reflected in the chart above. The initial aggregate Certificate Balance of the Class A-4 and Class A-5 certificates is expected to be approximately $640,491,000, subject to a variance of plus or minus 5%.

 

(2)The Class A-AB certificates have a certain priority with respect to reducing the Certificate Balance of those certificates to their scheduled principal balance, as described in this prospectus.

 

(3)The Notional Amount of each class of the Class X Certificates is subject to change depending upon the final pricing of the Principal Balance Certificates, as follows: (1) if as a result of such pricing the Pass-Through Rate of any class of Principal Balance Certificates whose Certificate Balance comprises such Notional Amount is equal to the weighted average of the Net Mortgage Rates on the Mortgage Loans (in each case, adjusted, if necessary, to accrue on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months), the certificate balance of such class of Principal Balance Certificates may not be part of, and reduce accordingly, such Notional Amount of the related Class X Certificates (or, if as a result of such pricing the Pass-Through Rate of the related Class X Certificates is equal to zero, such Class X Certificates may not be issued on the Closing Date), and/or (2) if as a result of such pricing the Pass-Through Rate of any class of Principal Balance Certificates that does not comprise such notional amount of the related Class X Certificates is less than the weighted average of the Net Mortgage Rates on the Mortgage Loans (in each case, adjusted, if necessary, to accrue on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months), such class of Principal Balance Certificates may become a part of, and increase accordingly, such Notional Amount of the related Class X Certificates.

 

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The “Certificate Balance” of any class of Principal Balance Certificates or Class RR certificates outstanding at any time represents the maximum amount that its holders are entitled to receive as distributions allocable to principal from the cash flow on the Mortgage Loans and the other assets in the issuing entity, all as described in this prospectus. On each Distribution Date, the Certificate Balance of each class of Principal Balance Certificates and Class RR certificates will be reduced by any distributions of principal actually made on, and by any Realized Losses actually allocated to, such class of certificates on that Distribution Date and increased by the amount of any subsequent recovery of Nonrecoverable Advances that was added to the Certificate Balance of such class for such Distribution Date. In the event that Realized Losses previously allocated to a class of certificates, in reduction of its Certificate Balance are recovered subsequent to such Certificate Balance being reduced to zero, holders of such class of certificates may receive distributions in respect of such recoveries in accordance with the distribution priorities described under “—Distributions—Priority of Distributions” below.

 

The Residual Certificates will not have a Certificate Balance or entitle their holders to distributions of principal or interest.

 

The Class X Certificates will not have Certificate Balances, nor will they entitle their holders to distributions of principal, but the Class X Certificates will represent the right to receive distributions of interest in an amount equal to the aggregate interest accrued on their respective notional amounts (each, a “Notional Amount”). The Notional Amounts of the Class X Certificates will be equal to the aggregate certificate balances of the related class(es) of certificates (the “Related Class X Class”) indicated below:

 

Interest-Only
Class of Certificates

Class Notional Amount

Related Class X Class(es)

Class X-A  $819,782,000 Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5, Class A-AB and Class A-S certificates
Class X-B  $99,094,000 Class B and Class C certificates
Class X-D  $46,330,000 Class D and Class E certificates
Class X-F  $18,017,000 Class F certificates
Class X-G  $10,296,000 Class G certificates
Class X-H  $36,034,836 Class H certificates

 

The Class S certificates will not have a Certificate Balance nor will they entitle their holders to distributions of principal but the Class S certificates will represent the right to receive the Non-VRR Percentage of any Excess Interest received on an ARD Loan, as described under “—Distributions—Excess Interest”.

 

Distributions

 

Method, Timing and Amount

 

Distributions on the certificates and the RR Interest are required to be made by the certificate administrator, to the extent of available funds as described in this prospectus, on the 4th business day following each Determination Date (each, a “Distribution Date”). The “Determination Date” will be the 11th day of each calendar month (or, if the 11th calendar day of that month is not a business day, then the next business day) commencing in December 2020.

 

All distributions to Certificateholders (other than the final distribution on any certificate) are required to be made to the Certificateholders in whose names the certificates are registered at the close of business on each Record Date. With respect to any Distribution Date, the “Record Date” will be the last business day of the month immediately preceding the month in which that Distribution Date occurs. These distributions to Certificateholders are required to be made by wire transfer in immediately available funds to the account specified by the Certificateholder at a bank or other entity having appropriate facilities to accept such funds, if the Certificateholder has provided the certificate administrator with written wiring instructions no less than five business days prior to the related Record Date (which wiring instructions may be in the form of a standing order applicable to all subsequent distributions) or otherwise by check mailed to the Certificateholder. The final distribution on any certificate is required to be made in like manner, but only upon presentation and surrender of the certificate at the location that will be specified in a notice of the

 

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pendency of the final distribution. All distributions made with respect to a class of certificates will be allocated pro rata among the outstanding certificates of that class based on their respective Percentage Interests.

 

The “Percentage Interest” evidenced by any certificate (other than a Class S or Class R certificate) will equal its initial denomination as of the Closing Date divided by the initial Certificate Balance or Notional Amount, as applicable, of the related class.

 

The master servicer is authorized but not required to direct the investment of funds held in the Collection Account in U.S. government securities and other obligations that satisfy criteria established by the Rating Agencies (“Permitted Investments”). The master servicer will be entitled to retain any interest or other income earned on such funds and the master servicer will be required to bear any losses resulting from the investment of such funds, as provided in the PSA. The certificate administrator is authorized but not required to direct the investment of funds held in the Lower-Tier REMIC Distribution Account, the Upper-Tier REMIC Distribution Account, the Interest Reserve Account, the Excess Interest Distribution Account, the Non-VRR Gain-on-Sale Reserve Account and the VRR Interest Gain-on-Sale Reserve Account in Permitted Investments. The certificate administrator will be entitled to retain any interest or other income earned on such funds and the certificate administrator will be required to bear any losses resulting from the investment of such funds, as provided in the PSA.

 

Available Funds

 

The aggregate amount available for distribution to holders of the certificates, the RR Interest Owner and the Class R certificates on each Distribution Date (the “Aggregate Available Funds”) will, in general, equal the sum of the following amounts (without duplication):

 

(a)   the aggregate amount of all cash received on the Mortgage Loans (in the case of a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, only to the extent received by the issuing entity pursuant to the related Non-Serviced PSA) and any REO Property that is on deposit in the Collection Account (in each case, exclusive of any amount on deposit in or credited to any portion of the Collection Account that is held for the benefit of the holder of any related Companion Loan), as of the Master Servicer Remittance Date, exclusive of (without duplication):

 

all Periodic Payments that are due on a Due Date after the end of the related Collection Period, excluding Excess Interest and interest relating to periods prior to, but due after, the Cut-off Date;

 

all unscheduled payments of principal (including prepayments), unscheduled interest, liquidation proceeds, net insurance proceeds and net condemnation proceeds and other unscheduled recoveries received subsequent to the related Determination Date (or, with respect to voluntary prepayments of principal of each Mortgage Loan with a Due Date occurring after the related Determination Date, subsequent to the related Due Date) allocable to the Mortgage Loans;

 

all amounts in the Collection Account that are due or reimbursable to any person other than the Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner;

 

with respect to each Mortgage Loan that is an Actual/360 Loan and any Distribution Date occurring in each February and in any January occurring in a year that is not a leap year (unless such Distribution Date is the final Distribution Date), the Withheld Amounts related to the Mortgage Loans to the extent those funds are on deposit in the Collection Account;

 

all Excess Interest allocable to the Mortgage Loans (which is separately distributed to holders of the Class S certificates and the VRR Interest as described under “—Excess Interest”);

 

all yield maintenance charges and prepayment premiums;

 

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all amounts deposited in the Collection Account in error; and

 

any late payment charges or accrued interest on a Mortgage Loan allocable to the default interest rate for such Mortgage Loan, to the extent permitted by law, excluding any interest calculated at the Mortgage Rate for the related Mortgage Loan;

 

(b)   if and to the extent not already included in clause (a), the aggregate amount transferred from the applicable REO Account allocable to the Mortgage Loans to the Collection Account for such Distribution Date;

 

(c)   all Compensating Interest Payments made by the master servicer with respect to the Mortgage Loans with respect to such Distribution Date and P&I Advances on the Mortgage Loans made by the master servicer or the trustee, as applicable, with respect to the Distribution Date (net of certain amounts that are due or reimbursable to persons other than the Certificateholders);

 

(d)   with respect to each Mortgage Loan that is an Actual/360 Loan and any Distribution Date occurring in each March (or February, if such Distribution Date is the final Distribution Date), the Withheld Amounts related to the Mortgage Loans as required to be deposited in the Lower-Tier REMIC Distribution Account pursuant to the PSA; and

 

(e)   solely with respect to the Distribution Date occurring in December 2020, the Closing Date Deposit Amount.

 

The “Collection Period” for each Distribution Date and any Mortgage Loan or Whole Loan will be the period commencing on the day immediately following the Due Date for such Mortgage Loan or Whole Loan in the month preceding the month in which that Distribution Date occurs or the date that would have been the Due Date if such Mortgage Loan or Whole Loan had a Due Date in such preceding month and ending on and including the Due Date for such Mortgage Loan or Whole Loan occurring in the month in which that Distribution Date occurs. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that the last day of a Collection Period (or applicable grace period) is not a business day, any Periodic Payments received with respect to Mortgage Loans or Whole Loan relating to such Collection Period on the business day immediately following such day will be deemed to have been received during such Collection Period and not during any other Collection Period.

 

Due Date” means, with respect to each Mortgage Loan or Whole Loan, the date on which scheduled payments of principal, interest or both are required to be made by the related borrower.

 

Non-VRR Available Funds” means, as to any Distribution Date, an amount equal to the sum of (i) the Non-VRR Percentage of the Aggregate Available Funds for such Distribution Date and (ii) the Non-VRR Gain-on-Sale Remittance Amount withdrawn from the Non-VRR Gain-on-Sale Reserve Account for distribution on such Distribution Date.

 

The “Non-VRR Gain-on-Sale Remittance Amount” for each Distribution Date, is the lesser of (i) the amount on deposit in the Non-VRR Gain-on-Sale Reserve Account on such Distribution Date, and (ii) the amount distributable from the Non-VRR Gain-on-Sale Reserve Account.

 

Periodic Payment” means, with respect to any Mortgage Loan or the related Companion Loan, the scheduled monthly payment of principal and/or interest (other than any Excess Interest) on such Mortgage Loan or Companion Loan, including any balloon payment, which is payable by a borrower from time to time under the related Mortgage Note and applicable law, without regard to any acceleration of principal of such Mortgage Loan or Companion Loan by reason of a default and without regard to any Excess Interest.

 

Priority of Distributions

 

On each Distribution Date, for so long as the Certificate Balances or Notional Amounts of the Non-VRR Certificates have not been reduced to zero, the certificate administrator is required to apply amounts on

 

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deposit in the Distribution Account, to the extent of the Non-VRR Available Funds, in the following order of priority:

 

First, to the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5, Class A-AB, Class X-A, Class X-B, Class X-D, Class X-F, Class X-G and Class X-H certificates, in respect of interest, up to an amount equal to, and pro rata in accordance with, the respective Interest Distribution Amounts for those classes;

 

Second, to the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5 and Class A-AB certificates, in reduction of the Certificate Balances of those classes, in the following priority:

 

(i) prior to the Cross-Over Date,

 

(a)           to the Class A-AB certificates, in an amount equal of the Non-VRR Principal Distribution Amount for such Distribution Date, until the Certificate Balance of the Class A-AB certificates is reduced to the scheduled principal balance set forth on Annex G to this prospectus with respect to the Class A-AB certificates (the “Class A-AB Scheduled Principal Balance”) for such Distribution Date;

 

(b)           to the Class A-1 certificates, in an amount equal to the Non-VRR Principal Distribution Amount (or the portion of it remaining after the distributions specified in clause (a) above) for such Distribution Date, until the Certificate Balance of the Class A-1 certificates is reduced to zero;

 

(c)           to the Class A-2 certificates, in an amount equal to the Non-VRR Principal Distribution Amount (or the portion of it remaining after the distributions specified in clauses (a) and (b) above) for such Distribution Date, until the Certificate Balance of the Class A-2 certificates is reduced to zero;

 

(d)           to the Class A-4 certificates, in an amount equal to the Non-VRR Principal Distribution Amount (or the portion of it remaining after the distributions specified in clauses (a), (b) and (c) above) for such Distribution Date, until the Certificate Balance of the Class A-4 certificates is reduced to zero;

 

(e)           to the Class A-5 certificates, in an amount equal to the Non-VRR Principal Distribution Amount (or the portion of it remaining after the distributions specified in clauses (a), (b), (c) and (d) above) for such Distribution Date, until the Certificate Balance of the Class A-5 certificates is reduced to zero; and

 

(f)             to the Class A-AB certificates, in an amount equal to the Non-VRR Principal Distribution Amount (or the portion of it remaining after the distributions specified in clauses (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) above) for such Distribution Date, until the Certificate Balance of the Class A-AB certificates, without regard to the Class A-AB Scheduled Principal Balance, is reduced to zero.

 

(ii)       on or after the Cross-Over Date, to the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5 and Class A-AB certificates, pro rata (based upon their respective Certificate Balance), in an amount equal to the Non-VRR Principal Distribution Amount for such Distribution Date, until the Certificate Balances of the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5 and Class A-AB certificates are reduced to zero;

 

Third, to the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5 and Class A-AB certificates, first (i) up to an amount equal to, and pro rata based upon, the aggregate unreimbursed Non-VRR Realized Losses previously allocated to each such class, then (ii) up to an amount equal to all accrued and unpaid interest on the amount set forth in clause (i) at the Pass-Through Rate for such class compounded monthly from the date the related Non-VRR Realized Loss was allocated to such class until the date such Non-VRR Realized Loss is reimbursed;

 

Fourth, to the Class A-S certificates, in respect of interest, up to an amount equal to the Interest Distribution Amount of such class;

 

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Fifth, after the Certificate Balances of the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5 and Class A-AB certificates have been reduced to zero, to the Class A-S certificates, in reduction of their Certificate Balance, up to an amount equal to the Non-VRR Principal Distribution Amount for such Distribution Date, less the portion of such Non-VRR Principal Distribution Amount distributed pursuant to all prior clauses, until the Certificate Balance of such class is reduced to zero;

 

Sixth, to the Class A-S certificates, first (i) up to an amount equal to the aggregate of unreimbursed Non-VRR Realized Losses previously allocated to such class, then (ii) up to an amount equal to all accrued and unpaid interest on the amount set forth in clause (i) at the Pass-Through Rate for such class compounded monthly from the date the related Non-VRR Realized Loss was allocated to such class until the date such Non-VRR Realized Loss is reimbursed;

 

Seventh, to the Class B certificates, in respect of interest, up to an amount equal to the Interest Distribution Amount of such class;

 

Eighth, after the Certificate Balances of the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5, Class A-AB and Class A-S certificates have been reduced to zero, to the Class B certificates, in reduction of their Certificate Balance, up to an amount equal to the Non-VRR Principal Distribution Amount for such Distribution Date, less the portion of such Non-VRR Principal Distribution Amount distributed pursuant to all prior clauses, until the Certificate Balance of such class is reduced to zero;

 

Ninth, to the Class B certificates, first (i) up to an amount equal to the aggregate of unreimbursed Non-VRR Realized Losses previously allocated to such class, then (ii) up to an amount equal to all accrued and unpaid interest on the amount set forth in clause (i) at the Pass-Through Rate for such class compounded monthly from the date the related Non-VRR Realized Loss was allocated to such class until the date such Non-VRR Realized Loss is reimbursed;

 

Tenth, to the Class C certificates, in respect of interest, up to an amount equal to the Interest Distribution Amount of such class;

 

Eleventh, after the Certificate Balances of the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5, Class A-AB, Class A-S and Class B certificates have been reduced to zero, to the Class C certificates, in reduction of their Certificate Balance, up to an amount equal to the Non-VRR Principal Distribution Amount for such Distribution Date, less the portion of such Non-VRR Principal Distribution Amount distributed pursuant to all prior clauses, until the Certificate Balance of such class is reduced to zero;

 

Twelfth, to the Class C certificates, first (i) up to an amount equal to the aggregate of unreimbursed Non-VRR Realized Losses previously allocated to such class, then (ii) up to an amount equal to all accrued and unpaid interest on the amount set forth in clause (i) at the Pass-Through Rate for such class compounded monthly from the date the related Non-VRR Realized Loss was allocated to such class until the date such Non-VRR Realized Loss is reimbursed;

 

Thirteenth, to the Class D certificates, in respect of interest, up to an amount equal to the Interest Distribution Amount of such class;

 

Fourteenth, after the Certificate Balances of the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5, Class A-AB, Class A-S, Class B and Class C certificates have been reduced to zero, to the Class D certificates, in reduction of their Certificate Balance, up to an amount equal to the Non-VRR Principal Distribution Amount for such Distribution Date, less the portion of such Non-VRR Principal Distribution Amount distributed pursuant to all prior clauses, until the Certificate Balance of such class is reduced to zero;

 

Fifteenth, to the Class D certificates, first (i) up to an amount equal to the aggregate of unreimbursed Non-VRR Realized Losses previously allocated to such class, then (ii) up to an amount equal to all accrued and unpaid interest on the amount set forth in clause (i) at the Pass-Through Rate for such class compounded monthly from the date the related Non-VRR Realized Loss was allocated to such class until the date such Non-VRR Realized Loss is reimbursed;

 

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Sixteenth, to the Class E certificates, in respect of interest, up to an amount equal to the Interest Distribution Amount of such class;

 

Seventeenth, after the Certificate Balances of the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5, Class A-AB, Class A-S, Class B, Class C and Class D certificates have been reduced to zero, to the Class E certificates, in reduction of their Certificate Balance, up to an amount equal to the Non-VRR Principal Distribution Amount for such Distribution Date, less the portion of such Non-VRR Principal Distribution Amount distributed pursuant to all prior clauses, until the Certificate Balance of such class is reduced to zero;

 

Eighteenth, to the Class E certificates, first (i) up to an amount equal to the aggregate of unreimbursed Non-VRR Realized Losses previously allocated to such class, then (ii) up to an amount equal to all accrued and unpaid interest on the amount set forth in clause (i) at the Pass-Through Rate for such class compounded monthly from the date the related Non-VRR Realized Loss was allocated to such class until the date such Non-VRR Realized Loss is reimbursed;

 

Nineteenth, to the Class F certificates, in respect of interest, up to an amount equal to the Interest Distribution Amount of such class;

 

Twentieth, after the Certificate Balances of the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5, Class A-AB, Class A-S, Class B, Class C, Class D and Class E certificates have been reduced to zero, to the Class F certificates, in reduction of their Certificate Balance, up to an amount equal to the Non-VRR Principal Distribution Amount for such Distribution Date, less the portion of such Non-VRR Principal Distribution Amount distributed pursuant to all prior clauses, until the Certificate Balance of such class is reduced to zero;

 

Twenty-first, to the Class F certificates, first (i) up to an amount equal to the aggregate of unreimbursed Non-VRR Realized Losses previously allocated to such class, then (ii) up to an amount equal to all accrued and unpaid interest on the amount set forth in clause (i) at the Pass-Through Rate for such class compounded monthly from the date the related Non-VRR Realized Loss was allocated to such class until the date such Non-VRR Realized Loss is reimbursed;

 

Twenty-second, to the Class G certificates, in respect of interest, up to an amount equal to the Interest Distribution Amount of such class;

 

Twenty-third, after the Certificate Balances of the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5, Class A-AB, Class A-S, Class B, Class C, Class D, Class E and Class F certificates have been reduced to zero, to the Class G certificates, in reduction of their Certificate Balance, up to an amount equal to the Non-VRR Principal Distribution Amount for such Distribution Date, less the portion of such Non-VRR Principal Distribution Amount distributed pursuant to all prior clauses, until the Certificate Balance of such class is reduced to zero;

 

Twenty-fourth, to the Class G certificates, first (i) up to an amount equal to the aggregate of unreimbursed Non-VRR Realized Losses previously allocated to such class, then (ii) up to an amount equal to all accrued and unpaid interest on the amount set forth in clause (i) at the Pass-Through Rate for such class compounded monthly from the date the related Non-VRR Realized Loss was allocated to such class until the date such Non-VRR Realized Loss is reimbursed;

 

Twenty-fifth, to the Class H certificates, in respect of interest, up to an amount equal to the Interest Distribution Amount of such class;

 

Twenty-sixth, after the Certificate Balances of the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5, Class A-AB, Class A-S, Class B, Class C, Class D, Class E, Class F and Class G certificates have been reduced to zero, to the Class H certificates, in reduction of their Certificate Balance, up to an amount equal to the Non-VRR Principal Distribution Amount for such Distribution Date, less the portion of such Non-VRR Principal Distribution Amount distributed pursuant to all prior clauses, until the Certificate Balance of such class is reduced to zero;

 

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Twenty-seventh, to the Class H certificates, first (i) up to an amount equal to the aggregate of unreimbursed Non-VRR Realized Losses previously allocated to such class, then (ii) up to an amount equal to all accrued and unpaid interest on the amount set forth in clause (i) at the Pass-Through Rate for such class compounded monthly from the date the related Non-VRR Realized Loss was allocated to such class until the date such Non-VRR Realized Loss is reimbursed; and

 

Twenty-eighth, to the Class R certificates, any remaining amounts.

 

The “Cross-Over Date” means the Distribution Date on which the Certificate Balances of all the Subordinate Certificates are (or are expected to be) reduced to zero as a result of the allocation of Non-VRR Realized Losses to those certificates.

 

Reimbursement of previously allocated Non-VRR Realized Losses will not constitute distributions of principal for any purpose and will not result in an additional reduction in the Certificate Balance of the class of certificates in respect of which a reimbursement is made.

 

Pass-Through Rates

 

The interest rate (the “Pass-Through Rate”) applicable to each class of Non-VRR Certificates (other than the Class S certificates) for any Distribution Date will equal the rates set forth below:

 

The Pass-Through Rate on the Class A-1 certificates is a per annum rate equal to [__]%.

 

The Pass-Through Rate on the Class A-2 certificates is a per annum rate equal to [__]%.

 

The Pass-Through Rate on the Class A-4 certificates is a per annum rate equal to [__]%.

 

The Pass-Through Rate on the Class A-5 certificates is a per annum rate equal to [__]%.

 

The Pass-Through Rate on the Class A-AB certificates is a per annum rate equal to [__]%.

 

The Pass-Through Rate on the Class A-S certificates is a per annum rate equal to [__]%.

 

The Pass-Through Rate on the Class B certificates is a per annum rate equal to [__]%.

 

The Pass-Through Rate on the Class C certificates is a per annum rate equal to [__]%.

 

The Pass-Through Rate on the Class D certificates is a per annum rate equal to [__]%.

 

The Pass-Through Rate on the Class E certificates is a per annum rate equal to [__]%.

 

The Pass-Through Rate on the Class F certificates is a per annum rate equal to [__]%.

 

The Pass-Through Rate on the Class G certificates is a per annum rate equal to [__]%.

 

The Pass-Through Rate on the Class H certificates is a per annum rate equal to [__]%.

 

The Class S certificates will not have a Pass-Through Rate or be entitled to distributions in respect of interest other than the Non-VRR Percentage of any Excess Interest, if any, with respect to any ARD Loan.

 

Although it does not have a specified Pass-Through Rate (other than for tax reporting purposes), the effective interest rate for the VRR Interest will be the VRR Interest Rate.

 

The Pass-Through Rate for each class of Class X Certificates for any Distribution Date will equal the excess, if any of (a) the WAC Rate for the related Distribution Date, over (b) the weighted average of the Pass-Through Rates on the Related Class X Class (or the Pass-Through Rate on the Related Class X Class, if only one) for such Distribution Date, weighted on the basis of their respective Certificate Balances immediately prior to that Distribution Date.

 

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The “WAC Rate” with respect to any Distribution Date is equal to the weighted average of the applicable Net Mortgage Rates of the Mortgage Loans (including any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) and REO Loan (other than the portion of the REO Loan related to any Companion Loan) as of their respective Due Dates in the month preceding the month in which such Distribution Date occurs, weighted on the basis of their respective Stated Principal Balances immediately following the Distribution Date (or, if applicable, the Closing Date) in such preceding month.

 

The “Net Mortgage Rate” for each Mortgage Loan (including any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) and REO Loan (other than the portion of the REO Loan related to any Companion Loan) is equal to the related Mortgage Rate then in effect (without regard to any increase in the interest rate of an ARD Loan after its respective Anticipated Repayment Date), less the related Administrative Cost Rate; provided, however, that for purposes of calculating Pass-Through Rates and Withheld Amounts, the Net Mortgage Rate for any Mortgage Loan will be determined without regard to any modification, waiver or amendment of the terms of the related Mortgage Loan, whether agreed to by the master servicer, the special servicer or resulting from a bankruptcy, insolvency or similar proceeding involving the related borrower or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for Mortgage Loans that accrue interest on an Actual/360 Basis, then, solely for purposes of calculating the Pass-Through Rate on the Regular Certificates, the Net Mortgage Rate of any Mortgage Loan for any one-month period preceding a related Due Date will be the annualized rate at which interest would have to accrue in respect of the Mortgage Loan on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months in order to produce the aggregate amount of interest actually required to be paid in respect of the Mortgage Loan during the one-month period at the related Net Mortgage Rate; provided, however, that with respect to each Actual/360 Loan, the Net Mortgage Rate for the one-month period (1) prior to the Due Dates in January and February in any year which is not a leap year or in February in any year which is a leap year (in either case, unless the related Distribution Date is the final Distribution Date) will be determined exclusive of Withheld Amounts and (2) prior to the Due Date in March (or February, if the related Distribution Date is the final Distribution Date) in any year, will be determined inclusive of Withheld Amounts for the immediately preceding February and January, as applicable; providedfurther, that with respect to each Mortgage Loan for which the Closing Date Deposit Amount was made, the Closing Date Deposit Amount will be included in determining the Mortgage Rate relating to the initial Distribution Date. With respect to any REO Loan, the Net Mortgage Rate will be calculated as described above, as if the predecessor Mortgage Loan had remained outstanding.

 

Administrative Cost Rate” as of any date of determination will be a per annum rate equal to the sum of the Servicing Fee Rate, the Certificate Administrator/Trustee Fee Rate, the Operating Advisor Fee Rate, the Asset Representations Reviewer Fee Rate and the CREFC® Intellectual Property Royalty License Fee Rate.

 

Mortgage Rate” with respect to any Mortgage Loan (including any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan), REO Loan, Companion Loan or Whole Loan, is the annual rate at which interest accrues on such Mortgage Loan, REO Loan, Companion Loan or Whole Loan during such period (in the absence of a default), as stated in the related Mortgage Note, promissory note or componentization notice evidencing such Mortgage Loan (including any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan), REO Loan, Companion Loan or Whole Loan without giving effect to any default rate.

 

Interest Distribution Amount

 

The “Interest Distribution Amount” with respect to any Distribution Date and each class of Non-VRR Certificates (other than the Class S certificates) will equal (A) the sum of (i) the Interest Accrual Amount with respect to such class for such Distribution Date and (ii) the Interest

Shortfall, if any, with respect to such class for such Distribution Date, less (B) any Non-VRR Excess Prepayment Interest Shortfall allocated to such class on such Distribution Date.

 

Non-VRR Excess Prepayment Interest Shortfall” means, for any Distribution Date, the Non-VRR Percentage of the Excess Prepayment Interest Shortfall for such Distribution Date.

 

The “Interest Accrual Amount” with respect to any Distribution Date and any class of Non-VRR Certificates (other than the Class S certificates) is equal to the interest for the related Interest Accrual

 

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Period accrued at the Pass-Through Rate for such class on the Certificate Balance or Notional Amount, as applicable, for such class immediately prior to that Distribution Date. Calculations of interest for each Interest Accrual Period will be made on 30/360 Basis.

 

An “Interest Shortfall” with respect to any Distribution Date for any class of Non-VRR Certificates (other than the Class S certificates) is the sum of (a) the portion of the Interest Distribution Amount for such class remaining unpaid as of the close of business on the preceding Distribution Date, and (b) to the extent permitted by applicable law, (i) in the case of Principal Balance Certificates, one month’s interest on that amount remaining unpaid at the Pass-Through Rate applicable to such class for the current Distribution Date and (ii) in the case of the Class X Certificates, one-month’s interest on that amount remaining unpaid at the WAC Rate for such Distribution Date.

 

The “Interest Accrual Period” for each Distribution Date will be the calendar month prior to the month in which that Distribution Date occurs.

 

Principal Distribution Amount

 

The “Aggregate Principal Distribution Amount” for any Distribution Date will be equal to the sum of the following amounts:

 

(a)   the Aggregate Principal Shortfall for that Distribution Date,

 

(b)   the Scheduled Principal Distribution Amount for that Distribution Date, and

 

(c)   the Unscheduled Principal Distribution Amount for that Distribution Date;

 

provided that the Aggregate Principal Distribution Amount for any Distribution Date will be reduced, to not less than zero, by the amount of any reimbursements of:

 

(A)   Nonrecoverable Advances (including any property protection advance with respect to any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan under the related Non-Serviced PSA reimbursed out of general collections on the Mortgage Loans), with interest on such Nonrecoverable Advances at the Reimbursement Rate, that are paid or reimbursed from principal collections on the Mortgage Loans in a period during which such principal collections would have otherwise been included in the Aggregate Principal Distribution Amount for such Distribution Date, and

 

(B)   Workout-Delayed Reimbursement Amounts paid or reimbursed from principal collections on the Mortgage Loans in a period during which such principal collections would have otherwise been included in the Aggregate Principal Distribution Amount for such Distribution Date,

 

provided, further, that in the case of clauses (A) and (B) above, if any of the amounts that were reimbursed from principal collections on the Mortgage Loans (including REO Loans) are subsequently recovered on the related Mortgage Loan (or REO Loan), such recovery will increase the Aggregate Principal Distribution Amount for the Distribution Date related to the period in which such recovery occurs.

 

The “Non-VRR Principal Distribution Amount” with respect to any Distribution Date and the Principal Balance Certificates will equal the Non-VRR Percentage of the Aggregate Principal Distribution Amount for such Distribution Date.

 

The “Scheduled Principal Distribution Amount” for each Distribution Date will equal the aggregate of the principal portions of (a) all Periodic Payments (excluding balloon payments) with respect to the Mortgage Loans due during or, if and to the extent not previously received or advanced and distributed to Certificateholders on a preceding Distribution Date, prior to the related Collection Period and all Assumed Scheduled Payments with respect to the Mortgage Loans for the related Collection Period, in each case to the extent paid by the related borrower as of the related Determination Date (or, with respect to each Mortgage Loan with a Due Date occurring, or a grace period ending, after the related Determination Date,

 

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the related Due Date or, last day of such grace period, as applicable, to the extent received by the master servicer as of the business day preceding the Master Servicer Remittance Date) or advanced by the master servicer or the trustee, as applicable, and (b) all balloon payments with respect to the Mortgage Loans to the extent received on or prior to the related Determination Date (or, with respect to each Mortgage Loan with a Due Date occurring, or a grace period ending, after the related Determination Date, the related Due Date or, last day of such grace period, as applicable, to the extent received by the master servicer as of the business day preceding the Master Servicer Remittance Date), and to the extent not included in clause (a) above. The Scheduled Principal Distribution Amount from time to time will include all late payments of principal made by a borrower with respect to the Mortgage Loans, including late payments in respect of a delinquent balloon payment, received by the times described above in this definition, except to the extent those late payments are otherwise available to reimburse the master servicer or the trustee, as the case may be, for prior Advances, as described above.

 

The “Unscheduled Principal Distribution Amount” for each Distribution Date will equal the aggregate of the following: (a) all prepayments of principal received on the Mortgage Loans on or prior to the related Determination Date; and (b) the principal portions of all Liquidation Proceeds, Insurance and Condemnation Proceeds and, if applicable, income, rents, and profits from REO Property or otherwise, received with respect to such Mortgage Loan and any REO Loan on or prior to the related Determination Date, but in each case only to the extent that such principal portion represents a recovery of principal for which no advance was previously made pursuant to “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Advances” in respect of a preceding Distribution Date; provided that all such Liquidation Proceeds and Insurance and Condemnation Proceeds will be reduced by any Special Servicing Fees, Liquidation Fees, accrued interest on Advances and other additional expenses of the issuing entity incurred in connection with the related Mortgage Loan.

 

The “Assumed Scheduled Payment” for any Collection Period and with respect to any Mortgage Loan (including any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) that is delinquent in respect of its balloon payment or any REO Loan (excluding, for purposes of any P&I Advances, the portion allocable to any related Companion Loan), is an amount equal to the sum of (a) the principal portion of the Periodic Payment that would have been due on such Mortgage Loan or REO Loan on the related Due Date based on the constant payment required by such related Mortgage Note or the original amortization schedule of the Mortgage Loan (as calculated with interest at the related Mortgage Rate), if applicable, assuming the related balloon payment has not become due, after giving effect to any reduction in the principal balance occurring in connection with a modification of such Mortgage Loan in connection with a default or a bankruptcy modification (or similar proceeding), and (b) interest on the Stated Principal Balance of that Mortgage Loan or REO Loan (excluding, for purposes of any P&I Advances, the portion allocable to any related Companion Loan) at its Mortgage Rate (net of interest at the applicable rate at which the Servicing Fee is calculated).

 

The “Aggregate Principal Shortfall” for any Distribution Date means the amount, if any, by which (1) the Aggregate Principal Distribution Amount for the preceding Distribution Date exceeds (2) the aggregate amount actually distributed on the preceding Distribution Date in respect of such Aggregate Principal Distribution Amount.

 

Certain Calculations with Respect to Individual Mortgage Loans

 

The “Stated Principal Balance” of each Mortgage Loan will initially equal its Cut-off Date Balance (or in the case of a Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan, the unpaid principal balance of such Mortgage Loan after application of all scheduled payments of principal and interest due during or prior to the month of substitution, whether or not received) and, on each Distribution Date, will be reduced by the amount of principal payments received on such Mortgage Loan or advanced for such Distribution Date. With respect to any other Companion Loan on any date of determination, the Stated Principal Balance will equal the unpaid principal balance of such Companion Loan as of such date. With respect to any Whole Loan on any date of determination, the Stated Principal Balance of such Whole Loan will be the sum of the Stated Principal Balance of the related Mortgage Loan and each related Companion Loan on such date. The Stated Principal Balance of a Mortgage Loan or Whole Loan may also be reduced in connection with any modification that reduces the principal amount due on such Mortgage Loan or Whole Loan, as the case may be, or any forced reduction of its actual unpaid principal balance imposed by a court presiding over a

 

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bankruptcy proceeding in which the related borrower is the debtor. See “Certain Legal Aspects of Mortgage Loans”. If any Mortgage Loan or Whole Loan is paid in full or the Mortgage Loan or Whole Loan (or any Mortgaged Property acquired in respect of the Mortgage Loan or Whole Loan) is otherwise liquidated, then, as of the first Distribution Date that follows the end of the Collection Period in which that payment in full or liquidation occurred and notwithstanding that a loss may have occurred in connection with any liquidation, the Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loan or Whole Loan will be zero.

 

For purposes of calculating allocations of, or recoveries in respect of, Realized Losses, as well as for purposes of calculating the Servicing Fee and Certificate Administrator/Trustee Fee payable each month, each REO Property (including any REO Property with respect to any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan held pursuant to the related Non-Serviced PSA) will be treated as if there exists with respect to such REO Property an outstanding Mortgage Loan and, if applicable, each related Companion Loan (an “REO Loan”), and all references to Mortgage Loan or Companion Loan and pool of Mortgage Loans in this prospectus, when used in that context, will be deemed to also be references to or to also include, as the case may be, any REO Loans. Each REO Loan will generally be deemed to have the same characteristics as its actual predecessor Mortgage Loan (including related Companion Loan), including the same fixed Mortgage Rate (and, accordingly, the same Net Mortgage Rate) and the same unpaid principal balance and Stated Principal Balance. Amounts due on the predecessor Mortgage Loan (including related Companion Loan) including any portion of it payable or reimbursable to the master servicer, the special servicer, the operating advisor, the asset representations reviewer, the certificate administrator or the trustee, as applicable, will continue to be “due” in respect of the REO Loan; and amounts received in respect of the related REO Property, net of payments to be made, or reimbursement to the master servicer or the special servicer for payments previously advanced, in connection with the operation and management of that property, generally will be applied by the master servicer as if received on the predecessor Mortgage Loan or related Companion Loan.

 

With respect to each Serviced Whole Loan, no amounts relating to the related REO Property or REO Loan allocable to any related Companion Loan will be available for amounts due to the Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner or to reimburse the issuing entity, other than in the limited circumstances related to Property Protection Advances, indemnification, Special Servicing Fees and other reimbursable expenses related to such Serviced Whole Loan incurred with respect to such Serviced Whole Loan in accordance with the PSA.

 

With respect to an AB Whole Loan, no amounts relating to the related REO Property or REO Loan allocable to a Subordinate Companion Loan will be available for amounts due to the holders of the certificates, other than indirectly in the limited circumstances related to reimbursement of Property Protection Advances, indemnification, Special Servicing Fees and other reimbursable expenses related to an AB Whole Loan incurred with respect to an AB Whole Loan in accordance with the PSA.

 

Excess Interest

 

On each Distribution Date, the certificate administrator is required to distribute (i) to the holders of the Class S certificates, the Non-VRR Percentage of any Excess Interest received with respect to an ARD Loan on or prior to the related Determination Date, and (ii) to the VRR Interest Owners, the remainder of such Excess Interest received with respect to an ARD Loan on or prior to the related Determination Date. Excess Interest will not be available to make distributions to any other class of certificates or to provide credit support for other classes of certificates or offset any interest shortfalls or to pay any other amounts to any other party under the PSA. The Class S certificates and the VRR Interest will be entitled to such distributions of Excess Interest notwithstanding any reduction of their related Certificate Balance or VRR Interest Balance, as applicable, to zero.

 

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Application Priority of Mortgage Loan Collections or Whole Loan Collections

 

Absent express provisions in the related Mortgage Loan documents (and, with respect to each Serviced Whole Loan, the related Co-Lender Agreement), all amounts collected by or on behalf of the issuing entity in respect of any Mortgage Loan in the form of payments from the related borrower, Liquidation Proceeds, condemnation proceeds or insurance proceeds (excluding, if applicable, in the case of each Serviced Whole Loan, any amounts payable to the holder of any related Companion Loan(s) pursuant to the related Co-Lender Agreement) will be deemed to be allocated for purposes of collecting amounts due under the Mortgage Loan, pursuant to the PSA, in the following order of priority:

 

First, as a recovery of any unreimbursed Advances (including any Workout-Delayed Reimbursement Amount) with respect to the related Mortgage Loan and unpaid interest at the Reimbursement Rate on such Advances and, if applicable, unreimbursed and unpaid expenses of the issuing entity (including Special Servicing Fees, Liquidation Fees and Workout Fees previously paid by the issuing entity from general collections) with respect to the related Mortgage Loan;

 

Second, as a recovery of Nonrecoverable Advances and any interest on those Nonrecoverable Advances at the Reimbursement Rate, to the extent previously paid or reimbursed from principal collections on the Mortgage Loans (as described in the first proviso in the definition of Aggregate Principal Distribution Amount);

 

Third, to the extent not previously allocated pursuant to clause First, as a recovery of accrued and unpaid interest on such Mortgage Loan (exclusive of default interest and Excess Interest) to the extent of the excess of (i) accrued and unpaid interest on such Mortgage Loan at the related Mortgage Rate in effect from time to time through and including the end of the applicable Mortgage Loan interest accrual period in which such collections are received by or on behalf of the issuing entity, over (ii) the sum of (a) (x) the cumulative amount of the reductions (if any) in the amount of related P&I Advances for such Mortgage Loan that have occurred in connection with related Appraisal Reduction Amounts (to the extent collections have not been allocated as recovery of accrued and unpaid interest pursuant to clause Fifth below on earlier dates) or (y) with respect to any accrued and unpaid interest that was not advanced due to a determination that the related P&I Advance would be a Nonrecoverable Advance, the amount of interest that (absent such determination of nonrecoverability preventing such P&I Advance from being made) would not have been advanced because of the reductions in the amount of related P&I Advances for such Mortgage Loan that would have occurred in connection with related Appraisal Reduction Amounts, and (b) Accrued AB Loan Interest;

 

Fourth, to the extent not previously allocated pursuant to clause First, as a recovery of principal of such Mortgage Loan then due and owing, including by reason of acceleration of such Mortgage Loan following a default thereunder (or, if the Mortgage Loan has been liquidated, as a recovery of principal to the extent of its entire remaining unpaid principal balance);

 

Fifth, as a recovery of (i) accrued and unpaid interest on such Mortgage Loan to the extent of the cumulative amount of the reductions (if any) in the amount of related P&I Advances for such Mortgage Loan that have occurred in connection with related Appraisal Reduction Amounts or would have occurred in connection with related Appraisal Reduction Amounts but for such P&I Advance not having been made as a result of a determination by the master servicer that such P&I Advance would have been a Nonrecoverable Advance and (ii) Accrued AB Loan Interest (in each of clause (i) and (ii), to the extent collections have not been allocated as recovery of accrued and unpaid interest pursuant to this clause Fifth on earlier dates);

 

Sixth, as a recovery of amounts to be currently allocated to the payment of, or escrowed for the future payment of, real estate taxes, assessments and insurance premiums and similar items relating to such Mortgage Loan;

 

Seventh, as a recovery of any other reserves to the extent then required to be held in escrow with respect to such Mortgage Loan;

 

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Eighth, as a recovery of any yield maintenance charge or prepayment premium then due and owing under such Mortgage Loan;

 

Ninth, as a recovery of any late payment charges and default interest then due and owing under such Mortgage Loan;

 

Tenth, as a recovery of any assumption fees and Modification Fees then due and owing under such Mortgage Loan;

 

Eleventh, as a recovery of any other amounts then due and owing under such Mortgage Loan other than remaining unpaid principal (if both consent fees and Operating Advisor Consulting Fees are due and owing, first, allocated to consent fees and then, allocated to Operating Advisor Consulting Fees);

 

Twelfth, as a recovery of any remaining principal of such Mortgage Loan to the extent of its entire remaining unpaid principal balance; and

 

Thirteenth, in the case of an ARD Loan after the Anticipated Repayment Date, any accrued but unpaid Excess Interest;

 

provided that, to the extent required under the REMIC provisions of the Code, payments or proceeds received (or receivable by exercise of the lender’s rights under the related Mortgage Loan documents) with respect to any partial release of a Mortgaged Property (including in connection with a condemnation) at a time when the loan-to-value ratio of the related Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan exceeds 125%, or would exceed 125% following any partial release (based solely on the value of real property and excluding personal property and going concern value, if any) must be collected and allocated to reduce the principal balance of the Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan in the manner permitted by such REMIC provisions.

 

Accrued AB Loan Interest” means, with respect to any AB Modified Loan and any date of determination, accrued and unpaid interest that remains unpaid with respect to the junior note(s) of such AB Modified Loan.

 

Collections by or on behalf of the issuing entity in respect of any REO Property (exclusive of the amounts to be allocated to the payment of the costs of operating, managing, leasing, maintaining and disposing of such REO Property and, if applicable, in the case of each Serviced Whole Loan, exclusive of any amounts payable to the holder of any related Companion Loan(s), as applicable, pursuant to the related Co-Lender Agreement) will be deemed to be allocated for purposes of collecting amounts due under the Mortgage Loan, pursuant to the PSA, in the following order of priority:

 

First, as a recovery of any unreimbursed Advances (including any Workout-Delayed Reimbursement Amount) with respect to the related Mortgage Loan and interest at the Reimbursement Rate on all Advances and, if applicable, unreimbursed and unpaid expenses of the issuing entity (including Special Servicing Fees, Liquidation Fees and Workout Fees previously paid by the issuing entity from general collections) with respect to the related Mortgage Loan;

 

Second, as a recovery of Nonrecoverable Advances and any interest on those Nonrecoverable Advances at the Reimbursement Rate, to the extent previously paid or reimbursed from principal collections on the Mortgage Loans (as described in the first proviso in the definition of Aggregate Principal Distribution Amount);

 

Third, to the extent not previously allocated pursuant to clause First, as a recovery of accrued and unpaid interest on such Mortgage Loan (exclusive of default interest and Excess Interest) to the extent of the excess of (i) accrued and unpaid interest on such Mortgage Loan at the applicable Mortgage Rate in effect from time to time through and including the end of the applicable Mortgage Loan interest accrual period in which such collections are received by or on behalf of the issuing entity, over (ii) the sum of (a) (x) the cumulative amount of the reductions (if any) in the amount of related P&I Advances for such Mortgage Loan that have occurred in connection with related Appraisal Reduction Amounts (to the extent collections have not been allocated as a recovery of accrued and unpaid interest pursuant to

 

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clause Fifth below or clause Fifth of the prior waterfall under this “—Application Priority of Mortgage Loan Collections or Whole Loan Collections” above on earlier dates) or (y) with respect to any accrued and unpaid interest that was not advanced due to a determination that the related P&I Advance would be a Nonrecoverable Advance, the amount of interest that (absent such determination of nonrecoverability preventing such P&I Advance from being made) would not have been advanced because of the reductions in the amount of related P&I Advances for such Mortgage Loan that would have occurred in connection with related Appraisal Reduction Amounts, and (b) Accrued AB Loan Interest;

 

Fourth, to the extent not previously allocated pursuant to clause First, as a recovery of principal of such Mortgage Loan to the extent of its entire unpaid principal balance;

 

Fifth, as a recovery of (i) accrued and unpaid interest on such Mortgage Loan to the extent of the cumulative amount of the reductions (if any) in the amount of related P&I Advances for such Mortgage Loan that have occurred in connection with related Appraisal Reduction Amounts or would have occurred in connection with related Appraisal Reduction Amounts but for such P&I Advance not having been made as a result of a determination by the master servicer that such P&I Advance would have been a Nonrecoverable Advance and (ii) Accrued AB Loan Interest (in each of clause (i) and (ii), to the extent collections have not been allocated as recovery of accrued and unpaid interest pursuant to this clause Fifth or clause Fifth of the prior waterfall under this “—Application Priority of Mortgage Loan Collections or Whole Loan Collections” above on earlier dates);

 

Sixth, as a recovery of any yield maintenance charge or prepayment premium then due and owing under such Mortgage Loan;

 

Seventh, as a recovery of any late payment charges and default interest then due and owing under such Mortgage Loan;

 

Eighth, as a recovery of any assumption fees and Modification Fees then due and owing under such Mortgage Loan;

 

Ninth, as a recovery of any other amounts then due and owing under such Mortgage Loan other than remaining unpaid principal (if both consent fees and Operating Advisor Consulting Fees are due and owing, first, allocated to consent fees and then, allocated to Operating Advisor Consulting Fees); and

 

Tenth, in the case of an ARD Loan after the Anticipated Repayment Date, any accrued but unpaid Excess Interest.

 

Allocation of Yield Maintenance Charges and Prepayment Premiums

 

On each Distribution Date, prepayment premiums and yield maintenance charges collected as of the related Determination Date are required to be distributed to the VRR Interest Owners and the holders of the classes of certificates as described below.

 

On each Distribution Date, the VRR Percentage of any yield maintenance charge collected on the Mortgage Loans during the one-month period ending on the related Determination Date is required to be distributed to the VRR Interest Owners, and the Non-VRR Percentage of any yield maintenance charge collected on the Mortgage Loans during the one-month period ending on the related Determination Date is required to be distributed as follows: (a) pro rata, between (i) the group (the “YM Group A”) of the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5, Class A-AB, Class X-A and Class A-S certificates, (ii) the group (the “YM Group B”) of the Class X-B, Class B and Class C certificates, and (iii) the group (together with the YM Group A and the YM Group B, the “YM Groups”) of the Class X-D, Class D and Class E certificates based upon the aggregate amount of principal distributed to the classes of Principal Balance Certificates in each YM Group on such Distribution Date; and (b) as among the respective classes of Principal Balance Certificates in each YM Group in the following manner: (i) each class of Principal Balance Certificates in such YM Group will be entitled to receive on each Distribution Date the portion of such yield maintenance

 

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charge in an amount equal to the product of (x) a fraction whose numerator is the amount of principal distributed to such class of Principal Balance Certificates on such Distribution Date and whose denominator is the total amount of principal distributed to all of the Principal Balance Certificates in such YM Group on such Distribution Date, (y) the Base Interest Fraction for the related principal prepayment and such class of certificates, and (z) the aggregate amount of such yield maintenance charge allocated to such YM Group and (ii) the portion of such yield maintenance charge allocated to such YM Group remaining after such distributions to the applicable classes of Principal Balance Certificates, will be distributed to the class of Class X Certificates in such YM Group. If there is more than one class of Principal Balance Certificates in either YM Group entitled to distributions of principal on any particular Distribution Date on which yield maintenance charges are distributable to such classes, the aggregate amount of such yield maintenance charges will be allocated among all such classes of Principal Balance Certificates up to, and on a pro rata basis in accordance with, their respective entitlements in those yield maintenance charges in accordance with the first sentence of this paragraph.

 

The “Base Interest Fraction” with respect to any principal prepayment on any Mortgage Loan and with respect to any class of Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5, Class A-AB, Class A-S, Class B, Class C, Class D and Class E certificates is a fraction (a) whose numerator is the amount, if any, by which (i) the Pass-Through Rate on such class of certificates exceeds (ii) the discount rate used in accordance with the related loan documents in calculating the yield maintenance charge with respect to such principal prepayment and (b) whose denominator is the amount, if any, by which the (i) Mortgage Rate on such Mortgage Loan exceeds (ii) the discount rate used in accordance with the related loan documents in calculating the yield maintenance charge with respect to such principal prepayment; provided, however, that under no circumstances will the Base Interest Fraction be greater than one. However, if such discount rate is greater than or equal to the lesser of (x) the Mortgage Rate on such Mortgage Loan and (y) the Pass-Through Rate described in the preceding sentence, then the Base Interest Fraction will equal zero; provided that if such discount rate is greater than or equal to the Mortgage Rate on such Mortgage Loan, but less than the Pass-Through Rate described in the preceding sentence, then the Base Interest Fraction will equal one.

 

If a prepayment premium is imposed in connection with a prepayment rather than a yield maintenance charge, then the prepayment premium so collected will be allocated as described above. For this purpose, the discount rate used to calculate the Base Interest Fraction will be the discount rate used to determine the yield maintenance charge for Mortgage Loans that require payment at the greater of a yield maintenance charge and a minimum amount equal to a fixed percentage of the principal balance of the Mortgage Loan or, for Mortgage Loans that only have a prepayment premium based on a fixed percentage of the principal balance of the Mortgage Loan, such other discount rate as may be specified in the related Mortgage Loan documents.

 

No prepayment premiums or yield maintenance charges will be distributed to holders of the Class X-F, Class X-G, Class X-H, Class F, Class G, Class H, Class S or Class R certificates. Instead, after the Notional Amounts of the Class X-A, Class X-B and Class X-D certificates, and the Certificate Balances of the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5, Class A-AB, Class A-S, Class B, Class C, Class D and Class E certificates have been reduced to zero, all prepayment premiums and yield maintenance charges with respect to Mortgage Loans allocated to the Certificateholders will be distributed to holders of the Class X-A certificates.

 

For a description of yield maintenance charges, see “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Certain Terms of the Mortgage Loans” and “Certain Legal Aspects of Mortgage Loans—Default Interest and Limitations on Prepayments”.

 

Assumed Final Distribution Date; Rated Final Distribution Date

 

The “Assumed Final Distribution Date” with respect to any class of certificates is the Distribution Date on which the aggregate Certificate Balance or Notional Amount of that class of certificates would be reduced to zero based on the assumptions set forth below. The Assumed Final Distribution Date with respect to each class of Offered Certificates will in each case be as follows:

 

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Class Designation 

Assumed Final Distribution Date 

Class A-1  March 2025
Class A-2  December 2025
Class A-4  NAP – March 2030(1)
Class A-5  November 2030
Class A-AB  December 2029
Class X-A  December 2030
Class X-B  December 2030
Class A-S  December 2030
Class B  December 2030
Class C  December 2030

 

 
(1)The range of Assumed Final Distribution Dates is based on the initial Certificate Balance of the Class A-4 certificates ranging from $0 to $250,000,000.

 

The Assumed Final Distribution Dates set forth above were calculated without regard to any delays in the collection of balloon payments and without regard to delinquencies, defaults or liquidations. Accordingly, in the event of defaults on the Mortgage Loans, the actual final Distribution Date for one or more classes of the Offered Certificates may be later, and could be substantially later, than the related Assumed Final Distribution Date(s).

 

In addition, the Assumed Final Distribution Dates set forth above were calculated on the basis of a 0% CPY prepayment rate and the Modeling Assumptions. Since the rate of payment (including prepayments) of the Mortgage Loans may exceed the scheduled rate of payments, and could exceed the scheduled rate by a substantial amount, the actual final Distribution Date for one or more classes of the Offered Certificates may be earlier, and could be substantially earlier, than the related Assumed Final Distribution Date(s). The rate of payments (including prepayments) on the Mortgage Loans will depend on the characteristics of the Mortgage Loans, as well as on the prevailing level of interest rates and other economic factors, and we cannot assure you as to actual payment experience.

 

The “Rated Final Distribution Date” for each class of Offered Certificates will be the Distribution Date in December 2053. See “Ratings”.

 

Prepayment Interest Shortfalls

 

If a borrower prepays a Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan in whole or in part, after the due date but on or before the Determination Date in any calendar month, the amount of interest (net of related Servicing Fees and any Excess Interest) accrued on such prepayment from such due date to, but not including, the date of prepayment (or any later date through which interest accrues) will, to the extent actually collected (without regard to any prepayment premium or yield maintenance charge actually collected) constitute a “Prepayment Interest Excess”. Conversely, if a borrower prepays a Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan (with such prepayment allocated between the related Mortgage Loan and Serviced Companion Loan in accordance with the related Co-Lender Agreement) in whole or in part after the Determination Date (or, with respect to each Mortgage Loan or Serviced Companion Loan, as applicable, with a due date occurring after the related Determination Date, the related Due Date) in any calendar month and does not pay interest on such prepayment through the following Due Date, then the shortfall in a full month’s interest (net of related Servicing Fees and any Excess Interest) on such prepayment will constitute a “Prepayment Interest Shortfall”. Prepayment Interest Shortfalls for each Distribution Date with respect to each AB Whole Loan will generally be allocated first, to the related Subordinate Companion Loans in accordance with the related Co-Lender Agreement and then, pro rata to the related Mortgage Loan and any related Pari Passu Companion Loan. Prepayment Interest Excesses (to the extent not offset by Prepayment Interest Shortfalls or required to be paid as Compensating Interest Payments) collected on the Mortgage Loans (other than any non-serviced mortgage loan) and any related Serviced Companion Loan, will be retained by the master servicer as additional servicing compensation.

 

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allocable to a Serviced Companion Loan and is required to be made to the holder of such Serviced Companion Loan) on each Master Servicer Remittance Date, without any right of reimbursement thereafter, a cash payment (a “Compensating Interest Payment”) in an amount, with respect to each Mortgage Loan (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan), any related Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan, equal to the lesser of:

 

(i)    the aggregate amount of Prepayment Interest Shortfalls incurred in connection with voluntary principal prepayments received in respect of the Mortgage Loans (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) and any related Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan (in each case other than a Specially Serviced Loan or if the special servicer allowed a prepayment on such Mortgage Loan or Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan on a date other than the applicable Due Date) for the related Distribution Date, and

 

(ii)    the aggregate of (A) a portion of the master servicer’s Servicing Fees to be paid under the PSA for the related Distribution Date calculated at a rate of 0.00250% per annum on each Mortgage Loan (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) (and, so long as a Whole Loan is serviced under the PSA, any related Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan), (B) all Prepayment Interest Excesses received by the master servicer during such Collection Period with respect to the Mortgage Loans (other than the Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) (and, so long as a Whole Loan is serviced under the PSA, any related Serviced Whole Loan) subject to such prepayment and (C) to the extent earned on principal prepayments, net investment earnings payable to the master servicer for such Collection Period received by the master servicer during such Collection Period with respect to the Mortgage Loan (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) (and, so long as a Whole Loan is serviced under the PSA, any related Serviced Whole Loan), as applicable, subject to such prepayment. In no event will the rights of the Certificateholders or the RR Interest Owner to the offset of the aggregate Prepayment Interest Shortfalls be cumulative.

 

If a Prepayment Interest Shortfall occurs with respect to a Mortgage Loan as a result of the master servicer allowing the related borrower to deviate (a “Prohibited Prepayment”) from the terms of the related Mortgage Loan documents regarding principal prepayments (other than (v) any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, (w) subsequent to a default under the related Mortgage Loan documents or if the Mortgage Loan is a Specially Serviced Loan, (x) pursuant to applicable law or a court order or otherwise in such circumstances where the master servicer is required to accept such principal prepayment in accordance with the Servicing Standard, (y) at the request or with the consent of the special servicer or, so long as no Control Termination Event is continuing, and only with respect to the Mortgage Loans other than any applicable Excluded Loan, the Directing Holder or (z) in connection with the payment of any insurance proceeds or condemnation awards, unless the master servicer did not apply the proceeds thereof in accordance with the terms of the related loan documents and such failure causes the shortfall), then for purposes of calculating the Compensating Interest Payment for the related Distribution Date, master servicer will pay, without regard to clause (ii) above, the aggregate amount of Prepayment Interest Shortfalls with respect to such Mortgage Loan otherwise described in clause (i) above in connection with such Prohibited Prepayments.

 

Compensating Interest Payments with respect to the Serviced Whole Loans will be allocated among the related Mortgage Loan and the related Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan, pro rata, in accordance with their respective principal amounts, and the master servicer will be required to pay the portion of such Compensating Interest Payments allocable to the related Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan to the applicable master servicer under the related other pooling and servicing agreement.

 

The aggregate of any Excess Prepayment Interest Shortfall allocated to the Mortgage Loans for any Distribution Date will, to the extent of the Non-VRR Percentage thereof, be allocated on such Distribution Date among each class of Non-VRR Certificates, (other than the Class S Certificates) pro rata in accordance with their respective Interest Accrual Amounts for that Distribution Date, with the remaining portion thereof being deemed allocated to the VRR Interest.

 

Excess Prepayment Interest Shortfall” means, with respect to any Distribution Date, the aggregate of any Prepayment Interest Shortfalls resulting from any principal prepayments made on the Mortgage Loans to be included in the Aggregate Available Funds for such Distribution Date that are not covered by the

 

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master servicer’s Compensating Interest Payment for such Distribution Date and the portion of the compensating interest payments allocable to any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan to the extent received from the related Non-Serviced Master Servicer.

 

Subordination; Allocation of Realized Losses

 

The rights of holders of the Subordinate Certificates to receive the Non-VRR Percentage of distributions of amounts collected or advanced on the Mortgage Loans will be subordinated, to the extent described in this prospectus, to the rights of holders of the Senior Certificates. In particular, the rights of the holders of the Class A-S, Class B, Class C, Class D, Class E, Class F, Class G and Class H certificates to receive distributions of interest and principal, as applicable, will be subordinated to such rights of the holders of the Senior Certificates. The Class A-S certificates will likewise be protected by the subordination of the Class B, Class C, Class D, Class E, Class F, Class G and Class H certificates. The Class B certificates will likewise be protected by the subordination of the Class C, Class D, Class E, Class F, Class G and Class H certificates. The Class C certificates will likewise be protected by the subordination of the Class D, Class E, Class F, Class G and Class H certificates.

 

This subordination will be effected in two ways: (i) by the preferential right of the holders of a class of certificates to receive on any Distribution Date the amounts of interest and/or principal distributable to them prior to any distribution being made on such Distribution Date in respect of any classes of certificates subordinate to that class (as described above under “—Distributions—Priority of Distributions”) and (ii) by the allocation of Non-VRR Realized Losses to classes of Principal Balance Certificates that are subordinate to more senior classes, as described below.

 

Other than the subordination of certain classes of certificates, as described above, no other form of credit support will be available for the benefit of the Offered Certificates.

 

Prior to the Cross-Over Date, allocation of principal allocable to the Non-VRR Certificates on any Distribution Date will be made as described under “—Distributions—Priority of Distributions” above. On or after the Cross-Over Date, allocation of principal will be made to the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5 and Class A-AB certificates that are still outstanding, pro rata, without regard to the Class A-AB Scheduled Principal Balance, until their Certificate Balances have been reduced to zero. See “—Distributions—Priority of Distributions” above.

 

Allocation to the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5 and Class A-AB certificates, for so long as they are outstanding, of the entire Non-VRR Principal Distribution Amount for each Distribution Date will have the effect of reducing the aggregate Certificate Balance of the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5 and Class A-AB certificates at a proportionately faster rate than the rate at which the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the pool of Mortgage Loans will decline. Therefore, as principal is distributed to the holders of the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5 and Class A-AB certificates, the percentage interest in the issuing entity evidenced by the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5 and Class A-AB certificates will be decreased (with a corresponding increase in the percentage interest in the issuing entity evidenced by the Subordinate Certificates), thereby increasing, relative to their respective Certificate Balances, the subordination afforded to the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5 and Class A-AB certificates by the Subordinate Certificates.

 

Following retirement of the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5 and Class A-AB certificates, the successive allocation on each Distribution Date of the remaining Non-VRR Principal Distribution Amount to the Class A-S certificates, the Class B certificates, the Class C certificates, the Class D certificates, the Class E certificates, the Class F certificates, the Class G certificates and the Class H certificates, in that order, for so long as they are outstanding, will provide a similar, but diminishing benefit to those certificates as to the relative amount of subordination afforded by the outstanding classes of certificates with later sequential designations.

 

On each Distribution Date, immediately following the distributions to be made to the Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner on that date, the certificate administrator is required to calculate the Non-VRR Realized Loss and the VRR Realized Loss for such Distribution Date.

 

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The “Non-VRR Realized Loss” with respect to any Distribution Date is the amount, if any, by which (i) the aggregate Certificate Balance of the Principal Balance Certificates, after giving effect to distributions of principal on such Distribution Date, exceeds (ii) the product of (A) the Non-VRR Percentage and (B) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance (for purposes of this calculation only, the aggregate Stated Principal Balance will not be reduced by the amount of principal payments received on the Mortgage Loans that were used to reimburse the master servicer, the special servicer or the trustee from general collections of principal on the Mortgage Loans for Workout-Delayed Reimbursement Amounts, to the extent those amounts are not otherwise determined to be Nonrecoverable Advances) of the Mortgage Loans, including any REO Loans (but in each case, excluding any Companion Loan) as of the end of the last day of the related Collection Period.

 

The certificate administrator will be required to allocate any Non-VRR Realized Losses among the respective classes of Principal Balance Certificates in the following order, until the Certificate Balance of each such class is reduced to zero:

 

first, to the Class H certificates;

 

second, to the Class G certificates;

 

third, to the Class F certificates;

 

fourth, to the Class E certificates;

 

fifth, to the Class D certificates;

 

sixth, to the Class C certificates;

 

seventh, to the Class B certificates; and

 

eighth, to the Class A-S certificates.

 

Following the reduction of the Certificate Balances of all classes of Subordinate Certificates to zero, the certificate administrator will be required to allocate Non-VRR Realized Losses among the Senior Certificates (other than the Class X-A, Class X-B, Class X-D, Class X-F, Class X-G and Class X-H certificates), pro rata, based upon their respective Certificate Balances, until their respective Certificate Balances have been reduced to zero.

 

Realized Losses will not be allocated to the Class S or the Class R certificates and will not be directly allocated to the Class X Certificates. However, the Notional Amounts of the classes of Class X Certificates will be reduced if any Related Class X Class is reduced by such Realized Losses.

 

VRR Realized Losses will be allocated to the VRR Interest. Non-VRR Realized Losses will be allocated to the Principal Balance Certificates.

 

The VRR Realized Losses and the Non-VRR Realized Losses are referred to in this prospectus as “Realized Losses”.

 

In general, Realized Losses could result from the occurrence of: (1) losses and other shortfalls on or in respect of the Mortgage Loans, including as a result of defaults and delinquencies on the related Mortgage Loans, Nonrecoverable Advances made in respect of the Mortgage Loans, the payment to the special servicer of any compensation as described in “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Servicing and Other Compensation and Payment of Expenses”, and the payment of interest on Advances and certain servicing expenses; and (2) certain unanticipated, non-Mortgage Loan specific expenses of the issuing entity, including certain reimbursements to the certificate administrator or trustee as described under “Transaction Parties—The Trustee and The Certificate Administrator” or “—The Operating Advisor and Asset Representations Reviewer”, and certain federal, state and local taxes, and certain tax-related expenses, payable out of the issuing entity, as described under “Material Federal Income Tax Considerations”.

 

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A class of Regular Certificates or the VRR Interest will be considered outstanding until its Certificate Balance or Notional Amount or VRR Interest Balance, as applicable, is reduced to zero. However, notwithstanding a reduction of its Certificate Balance or VRR Interest Balance to zero, reimbursements of any previously allocated Non-VRR Realized Losses and VRR Realized Losses are required thereafter to be made to a class of Principal Balance Certificates and the VRR Interest, as applicable, in accordance with the payment priorities set forth in “—Distributions—Priority of Distributions” and “Credit Risk Retention—The VRR Interest”.

 

Reports to Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner; Certain Available Information

 

Certificate Administrator Reports

 

On each Distribution Date, the certificate administrator will be required to prepare and make available to each Certificateholder and RR Interest Owner of record a Distribution Date Statement based in part on the information delivered to it by the master servicer in the form of Annex B (the “Distribution Date Statement”) and providing all information required under Regulation AB relating to distributions made on that date for the relevant class and the recent status of the Mortgage Loans. The certificate administrator will include on each Distribution Date statement a statement that each Certificateholder and the RR Interest Owner may access such notices via the certificate administrator’s website and that each Certificateholder and the RR Interest Owner may register to receive electronic mail notifications when such notices are posted thereon.

 

In addition, the certificate administrator will include (to the extent it receives such information) (i) the identity of any Mortgage Loans permitting additional secured debt, identifying (A) the amount of any additional secured debt incurred during the related Collection Period, (B) the total debt service coverage ratio calculated on the basis of the mortgage loan and such additional secured debt and (C) the aggregate loan-to-value ratio calculated on the basis of the mortgage loan and the additional secured debt in each applicable Form 10-D filed on behalf of the issuing entity and (ii) the beginning and ending account balances for each of the Securitization Accounts (for the applicable period) in each Form 10-D filed on behalf of the issuing entity.

 

Within a reasonable period of time after the end of each calendar year, the certificate administrator is required to furnish to each person or entity who at any time during the calendar year was a holder of a certificate or the RR Interest Owner, a statement containing information as to (i) the amount of the distribution on each Distribution Date in reduction of the Certificate Balance of the certificates and a reduction in the RR Interest Balance of the RR Interest, and (ii) the amount of the distribution on each Distribution Date of the applicable Interest Accrual Amount, in each case, as to the applicable class, aggregated for the related calendar year or applicable partial year during which that person was a Certificateholder, together with any other information that the certificate administrator deems necessary or desirable, or that a Certificateholder, RR Interest Owner or Certificate Owner reasonably requests, to enable Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner to prepare their tax returns for that calendar year. This obligation of the certificate administrator will be deemed to have been satisfied to the extent that substantially comparable information will be provided by the certificate administrator pursuant to any requirements of the Code as from time to time are in force.

 

In addition, the certificate administrator will make available on its website (www.ctslink.com), to the extent received from the applicable person, on each Distribution Date to each Privileged Person the following reports (other than clause (1) below, the “CREFC® Reports”) prepared by the master servicer, the certificate administrator or the special servicer, as applicable, substantially in the form provided in the PSA, in the case of the Distribution Date Statement (which form is subject to change) and as required under the PSA in the case of the CREFC® Reports, and including substantially the following information:

 

(1)       a report as of the close of business on the immediately preceding Determination Date, containing some categories of information regarding the Mortgage Loans provided on Annex A-2, calculated, where applicable, on the basis of the most recent relevant information provided by the borrowers to the master servicer and by the master servicer to the certificate administrator, and presented in a loan-by-loan and tabular format substantially similar to the formats utilized on Annex B;

 

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(2)       a Commercial Real Estate Finance Council (“CREFC®”) delinquent loan status report;

 

(3)       a CREFC® historical loan modification and corrected loan report;

 

(4)       a CREFC® advance recovery report;

 

(5)       a CREFC® total loan report;

 

(6)       a CREFC® operating statement analysis report;

 

(7)       a CREFC® comparative financial status report;

 

(8)       a CREFC® net operating income adjustment worksheet;

 

(9)       a CREFC® real estate owned status report;

 

(10)     a CREFC® servicer watch list;

 

(11)     a CREFC® loan level reserve and letter of credit report;

 

(12)     a CREFC® property file;

 

(13)     a CREFC® financial file;

 

(14)     a CREFC® loan setup file; and

 

(15)     a CREFC® loan periodic update file.

 

The master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, may omit any information from these reports that the master servicer or the special servicer regards as confidential, so long as such information is not required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 1125 of Regulation AB. Subject to any potential liability for willful misconduct, bad faith or negligence as described under “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Limitation on Liability; Indemnification”, none of the master servicer, the special servicer, the trustee or the certificate administrator will be responsible for the accuracy or completeness of any information supplied to it by a borrower, a mortgage loan seller or another party to the PSA or a party under a Non-Serviced PSA that is included in any reports, statements, materials or information prepared or provided by it. Some information will be made available to Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner by electronic transmission as may be agreed upon between the depositor and the certificate administrator.

 

Before each Distribution Date, the master servicer will deliver to the certificate administrator by electronic means, as required under the PSA:

 

a CREFC® property file;

 

a CREFC® financial file;

 

a CREFC® loan setup file;

 

a CREFC® loan periodic update file; and

 

a CREFC® appraisal reduction amount template (if any Appraisal Reduction Amount has been calculated).

 

No later than two calendar days following each Distribution Date (provided that is such second calendar day is not a business day, then the immediately succeeding business day), the master servicer will deliver to the certificate administrator by electronic means a CREFC® Schedule AL file.

 

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In addition, the master servicer (with respect to a Mortgage Loan that is not a Specially Serviced Loan) or special servicer (with respect to Specially Serviced Loans and REO Properties), as applicable, is also required to prepare the following for each Mortgaged Property and REO Property:

 

Within 30 days after receipt of a quarterly operating statement, if any, commencing for the quarter ending March 31, 2021, a CREFC® operating statement analysis report but only to the extent the related borrower is required by the Mortgage Loan documents to deliver and does deliver, or otherwise agrees to provide and does provide, that information, for the Mortgaged Property or REO Property as of the end of that calendar quarter, provided, however, that any analysis or report with respect to the first calendar quarter of each year will not be required to the extent provided in the then current applicable CREFC® guidelines (it being understood that as of the date of this prospectus, the applicable CREFC® guidelines provide that such analysis or report with respect to the first calendar quarter (in each year) is not required for a Mortgaged Property unless such Mortgaged Property is analyzed on a trailing 12 month basis, or if the related Mortgage Loan (other than a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) or Serviced Whole Loan is on the CREFC® servicer watch list). The master servicer (with respect to non-Specially Serviced Loans) or the special servicer (with respect to Specially Serviced Loans and REO Properties), as applicable, will deliver to the certificate administrator, the operating advisor and each holder of a Serviced Companion Loan by electronic means the operating statement analysis upon request.

 

Within 30 days after receipt by the special servicer (with respect to Specially Serviced Loans and REO Properties) or the master servicer (with respect to a Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan that is not a Specially Serviced Loan) of any annual operating statements or rent rolls commencing for the calendar year ending December 31, 2021, a CREFC® net operating income adjustment worksheet, but only to the extent the related borrower is required by the Mortgage Loan documents to deliver and does deliver, or otherwise agrees to provide and does provide, that information, presenting the computation made in accordance with the methodology described in the PSA to “normalize” the full year net operating income and debt service coverage numbers used by the master servicer to satisfy its obligation to deliver the CREFC® net operating income adjustment worksheet described above. The special servicer or the master servicer will deliver to the certificate administrator, the operating advisor and each holder of a related Serviced Companion Loan by electronic means the CREFC® net operating income adjustment worksheet upon request.

 

Certificate Owners and any holder of a Serviced Companion Loan who are also Privileged Persons may also obtain access to any of the certificate administrator reports upon request and pursuant to the provisions of the PSA. Otherwise, until the time Definitive Certificates are issued to evidence the certificates, the information described above will be available to the related Certificate Owners only if DTC and its participants provide the information to the Certificate Owners. See “Risk Factors—Book-Entry Registration Will Mean You Will Not Be Recognized as a Holder of Record”.

 

Privileged Person” includes the depositor and its designees, the initial purchasers, the underwriters, the sponsors, the master servicer, the special servicer, any Excluded Special Servicer, the trustee, the certificate administrator, any additional servicer designated by the master servicer or the special servicer, the operating advisor, any affiliate of the operating advisor designated by the operating advisor, the asset representations reviewer, any holder of a Companion Loan who provides an Investor Certification, any person (including the Directing Holder, the Controlling Class Representative, a Risk Retention Consultation Party or a VRR Interest Owner) who provides the certificate administrator with an Investor Certification and any nationally recognized statistical rating organization within the meaning of Section 3(a)(62) of the Exchange Act (“NRSRO”), including any Rating Agency, that delivers an NRSRO Certification to the certificate administrator, which Investor Certification and NRSRO Certification may be submitted electronically via the certificate administrator’s website; provided that in no event may a Borrower Party (other than a Borrower Party that is a Risk Retention Consultation Party or a special servicer) be entitled to receive (i) if such party is the Directing Holder or any Controlling Class Certificateholder, any Excluded Information via the certificate administrator’s website (unless a loan-by-loan segregation is later performed

 

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by the certificate administrator in which case such access will only be prohibited with respect to the related Excluded Controlling Class Loan(s)), and (ii) if such party is not the Directing Holder or any Controlling Class Certificateholder, any information other than the Distribution Date Statement; provided, however, that, if the special servicer obtains knowledge that it is a Borrower Party, the special servicer will nevertheless be a Privileged Person; provided, further, however, that the special servicer may not directly or indirectly provide any information related to any Excluded Special Servicer Loan (which may include any asset status reports, Final Asset Status Reports (or summaries thereof), and such other information as may be specified in the PSA pertaining to such Excluded Special Servicer Loan) to the related Borrower Party, any of the special servicer’s employees or personnel or any of its affiliates involved in the management of any investment in the related Borrower Party or the related Mortgaged Property or, to its actual knowledge, any non-affiliate that holds a direct or indirect ownership interest in the related Borrower Party, and will maintain sufficient internal controls and appropriate policies and procedures in place in order to comply with those obligations; provided, further, however, that any Excluded Controlling Class Holder will be permitted to reasonably request and obtain, in accordance with terms of the PSA, any Excluded Information relating to any Excluded Controlling Class Loan with respect to which such Excluded Controlling Class Holder is not a Borrower Party (if such Excluded Information is not otherwise available to such Excluded Controlling Class Holder via the certificate administrator’s website on account of it constituting Excluded Information) from the master servicer or the special servicer, as the case may be. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this prospectus, neither the master servicer nor the certificate administrator will have any obligation to restrict access by the special servicer or any Excluded Special Servicer to any information related to any Excluded Special Servicer Loan.

 

The “Risk Retention Consultation Parties” will be (i) a party selected by Goldman Sachs Bank USA and (ii) a party selected by Citi Real Estate Funding Inc., in each case, as an owner of the VRR Interest. The depositor will promptly provide the name and contact information for each initial Risk Retention Consultation Party upon request and any such requesting party may conclusively rely on the name and contact information provided by the depositor. The certificate administrator and the other parties to the PSA will be entitled to assume that the identity of a Risk Retention Consultation Party has not changed until such parties receive written notice of (including the identity and contact information for) a replacement of the Risk Retention Consultation Party from the RR Interest Owner or the Class RR Certificateholder, as applicable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Risk Retention Consultation Party will have any consultation rights with respect to any related Excluded Loan. Each of GSMC (or an affiliate) and CREFI is expected to be an initial Risk Retention Consultation Party.

 

In determining whether any person is an additional servicer or an affiliate of the operating advisor, the certificate administrator may rely on a certification by the master servicer, the special servicer, a mortgage loan seller or the operating advisor, as the case may be.

 

Borrower Party” means a borrower, a manager of a Mortgaged Property, a Restricted Mezzanine Holder or a Borrower Party Affiliate.

 

Borrower Party Affiliate” means, with respect to a borrower, a manager of a Mortgaged Property or a Restricted Mezzanine Holder, (a) any other person controlling or controlled by or under common control with such borrower, manager or Restricted Mezzanine Holder, as applicable, or (b) any other person owning, directly or indirectly, twenty-five percent (25%) or more of the beneficial interests in such borrower, manager or Restricted Mezzanine Holder, as applicable. For the purposes of this definition, “control” when used with respect to any specified person means the power to direct the management and policies of such person, directly or indirectly, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise and the terms “controlling” and “controlled” have meanings correlative to the foregoing.

 

Excluded Controlling Class Loan” means a Mortgage Loan or Whole Loan with respect to which, as of any date of determination, the Controlling Class Representative or any Controlling Class Certificateholder is a Borrower Party.

 

Excluded Information” means, with respect to any Excluded Controlling Class Loan, any information solely related to such Excluded Controlling Class Loan and/or the related Mortgaged Properties, which may include any asset status reports, Final Asset Status Reports (or summaries thereof), and such other

 

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information as may be specified in the PSA pertaining to such Excluded Controlling Class Loan and/or the related Mortgaged Properties, other than any such information with respect to such Excluded Controlling Class Loan that is aggregated with information of other Mortgage Loans at a pool level and other than CREFC® Reports (other than the CREFC® special servicer loan file for the related Excluded Controlling Class Loan).

 

Excluded Loan” means with respect to (i) the Controlling Class Representative, any Mortgage Loan or Whole Loan with respect to which the Controlling Class Representative or the holder of the majority of the Controlling Class (by Certificate Balance) is a Borrower Party, or (ii) a Risk Retention Consultation Party, any Mortgage Loan or Whole Loan if, as of any date of determination, such Risk Retention Consultation Party or the person entitled to appoint such Risk Retention Consultation Party is a Borrower Party.

 

Investor Certification” means a certificate (which may be in electronic form), substantially in the form attached to the PSA or in the form of an electronic certification contained on the certificate administrator’s website (which may be a click through confirmation), representing (i) that such person executing the certificate is a Certificateholder, the RR Interest Owner, the Directing Holder or a Risk Retention Consultation Party (in each case, to the extent such person is not a Certificateholder), a beneficial owner of a certificate, a Companion Loan Holder or a prospective purchaser of a certificate (or any investment advisor or manager of the foregoing), (ii) that either (a) such person is a Risk Retention Consultation Party or is not a Borrower Party, in which case such person will have access to all the reports and information made available to Certificateholders via the certificate administrator’s website under the PSA, or (b) such person is a Borrower Party (other than a Risk Retention Consultation Party), in which case (1) if such person is the Directing Holder or a Controlling Class Certificateholder, such person will have access to all the reports and information made available to Certificateholders via the certificate administrator’s website under the PSA other than any Excluded Information as set forth in the PSA or (2) if such person is not the Directing Holder or a Controlling Class Certificateholder, such person will only receive access to the Distribution Date Statements prepared by the certificate administrator, (iii) such person has received a copy of the final prospectus and (iv) such person agrees to keep any Privileged Information confidential and will not violate any securities laws; provided, however, that any Excluded Controlling Class Holder (i) will be permitted to obtain, upon request in accordance with terms of PSA, any Excluded Information relating to any Excluded Controlling Class Loan with respect to which such Excluded Controlling Class Holder is not a Borrower Party (if such Excluded Information is not otherwise available to such Excluded Controlling Class Holder via the certificate administrator’s website on account of it constituting Excluded Information) from the master servicer or the special servicer, as the case may be, and (ii) will be considered a Privileged Person for all other purposes, except with respect to its ability to obtain information with respect to any related Excluded Controlling Class Loan.

 

Restricted Mezzanine Holder” means a holder of a related mezzanine loan that has been accelerated or as to which the mezzanine lender has initiated foreclosure or enforcement proceedings against the equity collateral pledged to secure such mezzanine loan.

 

A “Certificateholder” is the person in whose name a certificate (including the Class RR certificates) is registered in the certificate register or any beneficial owner thereof; provided, however, that solely for the purposes of giving any consent, approval, waiver or taking any action pursuant to the PSA, any certificate (including the Class RR certificates) registered in the name of or beneficially owned by the master servicer, the special servicer (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any Excluded Special Servicer), the trustee, the certificate administrator, the depositor, a mortgage loan seller, a mortgagor, a Borrower Party or any affiliate of any of such persons will be deemed to be not outstanding (provided that notwithstanding the foregoing, any Controlling Class certificates owned by an Excluded Controlling Class Holder will be deemed to be not outstanding as to such Excluded Controlling Class Holder solely with respect to any related Excluded Controlling Class Loan; and provided, further, that any Controlling Class certificates owned by the special servicer or an affiliate thereof will be deemed to be not outstanding as to the special servicer or such affiliate solely with respect to any related Excluded Special Servicer Loan), and the Voting Rights to which it is entitled will not be taken into account in determining whether the requisite percentage of Voting Rights necessary to effect any such consent, approval, waiver or take any such action has been obtained; provided, however, that the foregoing restrictions will not apply in the case of the master servicer, the

 

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special servicer (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any Excluded Special Servicer), the trustee, the certificate administrator, the depositor, the mortgage loan sellers or any affiliate of any of such persons unless such consent, approval or waiver sought from such party would in any way increase its compensation or limit its obligations in the named capacities under the PSA or waive a Servicer Termination Event or trigger an Asset Review with respect to such Mortgage Loan; provided, further, that so long as there is no Servicer Termination Event with respect to the master servicer or special servicer, the master servicer and the special servicer or such affiliate of either will be entitled to exercise such Voting Rights with respect to any issue which could reasonably be believed to adversely affect such party’s compensation or increase its obligations or liabilities under the PSA; and provided, further, that such restrictions will not apply to (i) the exercise of the special servicer’s, the master servicer’s or the related mortgage loan seller’s rights, if any, or any of their affiliates as a member of the Controlling Class or (ii) any affiliate of the depositor, the master servicer, the special servicer, the trustee or the certificate administrator that has provided an Investor Certification in which it has certified as to the existence of certain policies and procedures restricting the flow of information between it and the depositor, the master servicer, the special servicer, the trustee or the certificate administrator, as applicable.

 

NRSRO Certification” means a certification (a) executed by an NRSRO or (b) provided electronically and executed by such NRSRO by means of a “click-through” confirmation on the 17g-5 Information Provider’s website in favor of the 17g-5 Information Provider that states that such NRSRO is a Rating Agency as such term is defined in the PSA or that such NRSRO has provided the depositor with the appropriate certifications pursuant to paragraph (e) of Rule 17g-5 under the Exchange Act (“Rule 17g-5”), that such NRSRO has access to the depositor’s 17g-5 website, and that such NRSRO will keep such information confidential except to the extent such information has been made available to the general public.

 

Under the PSA, the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, is required to provide to the holders of any Companion Loan (or their designee including any master servicer or any special servicer) certain other reports, copies and information relating to the related Serviced Whole Loan to the extent required under the related Co-Lender Agreement.

 

Certain information concerning the Mortgage Loans and the certificates, including the Distribution Date Statements, CREFC® Reports and supplemental notices with respect to such Distribution Date Statements and CREFC® Reports, may be provided by the certificate administrator at the direction of the depositor (which may be in the form of a standing order) to certain market data providers, such as Bloomberg Financial Markets, L.P., Trepp, LLC, Intex Solutions, Inc., Moody’s Analytics, CMBS.com, Inc., BlackRock Financial Management, Inc., Markit Group Limited, RealINSIGHT, Thomson Reuters Corporation, Intercontinental Exchange | ICE Data Services, KBRA Analytics, Inc. and DealView Technologies Ltd. (each, a “Financial Market Publisher”), pursuant to the terms of the PSA.

 

Upon the reasonable request of any Certificateholder or the RR Interest Owner that is a Privileged Person identified to the master servicer’s reasonable satisfaction, the master servicer may provide (or forward electronically) at the expense of such Certificateholder or the RR Interest Owner copies of any appraisals, operating statements, rent rolls and financial statements obtained by the master servicer; provided, that in connection with such request, the master servicer may require a written confirmation executed by the requesting person substantially in such form as may be reasonably acceptable to the master servicer, generally to the effect that such person is a Certificateholder, the RR Interest Owner or a Certificate Owner and a Privileged Person, will keep such information confidential and will use such information only for the purpose of analyzing asset performance and evaluating any continuing rights the Certificateholder and the RR Interest Owner may have under the PSA. Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner will not, however, be given access to or be provided copies of, any Mortgage Files or Diligence Files.

 

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Information Available Electronically

 

The certificate administrator will make available to any Privileged Person via the certificate administrator’s website and will make available to the general public this prospectus, Distribution Date Statements, the PSA, each MLPA and the SEC EDGAR filings referred to below:

 

the following “deal documents”:

 

this prospectus;

 

the PSA, each sub-servicing agreement delivered to the certificate administrator from and after the Closing Date, if any, and each MLPA and any amendments and exhibits to those agreements;

 

the CREFC® loan setup file delivered to the certificate administrator by the master servicer;

 

the following “SEC EDGAR filings”:

 

any reports on Forms 10-D, 10-K, 8-K and ABS-EE that have been filed by the certificate administrator with respect to the issuing entity through the SEC’s Electronic Data Gathering and Retrieval (EDGAR) system;

 

the following documents, which will be made available under a tab or heading designated “periodic reports”:

 

the Distribution Date Statements;

 

the CREFC® bond level files;

 

the CREFC® collateral summary files;

 

the CREFC® Reports, other than the CREFC® loan setup file and CREFC® special servicer loan file (provided that they are received by the certificate administrator);

 

the CREFC® appraisal reduction amount template;

 

the annual reports prepared by the operating advisor;

 

the following documents, which will be made available under a tab or heading designated “additional documents”:

 

the summary of any Final Asset Status Report as provided by the special servicer;

 

any property inspection reports, any environmental reports and appraisals delivered to the certificate administrator in electronic format;

 

the following documents, which will be made available under a tab or heading designated “special notices”:

 

notice of any release based on an environmental release under the PSA;

 

notice of any waiver, modification or amendment of any term of any Mortgage Loan or Whole Loan;

 

notice of final payment on the certificates or the RR Interest;

 

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all notices of the occurrence of any Servicer Termination Event received by the certificate administrator or any notice to Certificateholders or the RR Interest Owner of the termination of the master servicer or the special servicer;

 

any notice of resignation or termination of the master servicer or the special servicer;

 

notice of resignation of the trustee or the certificate administrator, and notice of the acceptance of appointment by the successor trustee or the successor certificate administrator, as applicable;

 

any notice of any request by requisite percentage of Voting Rights for a vote to terminate the special servicer, the operating advisor or the asset representations reviewer;

 

any notice to Certificateholders or the RR Interest Owner of the operating advisor’s recommendation to replace the special servicer and the related report prepared by the operating advisor in connection with such recommendation;

 

notice of resignation or termination of the operating advisor or the asset representations reviewer and notice of the acceptance of appointment by the successor operating advisor or the successor asset representations reviewer;

 

notice of the certificate administrator’s determination that an Asset Review Trigger has occurred and a copy of any Asset Review Report Summary received by the certificate administrator;

 

officer’s certificates supporting any determination that any Advance was (or, if made, would be) a Nonrecoverable Advance;

 

any notice of the termination of the issuing entity;

 

any notice that a Control Termination Event has occurred or is terminated or that a Consultation Termination Event has occurred;

 

any notice of the occurrence of an Operating Advisor Termination Event;

 

any notice of the occurrence of an Asset Representations Reviewer Termination Event;

 

any Proposed Course of Action Notice;

 

any assessment of compliance delivered to the certificate administrator;

 

any Attestation Reports delivered to the certificate administrator;

 

any document provided by the master servicer or the depositor directing the certificate administrator to post same;

 

any “special notices” requested by a Certificateholder to be posted on the certificate administrator’s website described under “—Certificateholder Communication” below;

 

the “Investor Q&A Forum”;

 

solely to Certificateholders and Certificate Owners that are Privileged Persons, the “Investor Registry”; and

 

the “U.S. Risk Retention Special Notices” tab;

 

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provided that with respect to a Control Termination Event or a Consultation Termination Event deemed to exist due solely to the existence of any applicable Excluded Loan, the certificate administrator will only be required to make available such notice of the occurrence and continuance of a Control Termination Event or the notice of the occurrence and continuance of a Consultation Termination Event to the extent the certificate administrator has been notified of such Excluded Loan.

 

The certificate administrator will be required to, in addition to posting the applicable notices on the “U.S. Risk Retention Special Notices” tab described above, provide email notification to any Privileged Person (other than Financial Market Publishers) that has registered to receive access to the certificate administrator’s website that a notice has been posted to the “U.S. Risk Retention Special Notices” tab.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Controlling Class Representative or any Controlling Class Certificateholder, as applicable, is a Borrower Party with respect to any related Excluded Controlling Class Loan (such party, an “Excluded Controlling Class Holder”), such Excluded Controlling Class Holder is required to promptly notify each of the master servicer, the special servicer, the operating advisor, the trustee and the certificate administrator pursuant to the PSA and provide a new Investor Certification pursuant to the PSA and will not be entitled to access any Excluded Information (unless a loan-by-loan segregation is later performed by the certificate administrator in which case such access will only be prohibited with respect to the related Excluded Controlling Class Loan(s)) made available on the certificate administrator’s website for so long as it is an Excluded Controlling Class Holder. The PSA will require each Excluded Controlling Class Holder in such new Investor Certification to certify that it acknowledges and agrees that it is prohibited from accessing and reviewing (and it agrees not to access and review) any Excluded Information. In addition, if the Directing Holder or any Controlling Class Certificateholder is not an Excluded Controlling Class Holder, such person will certify and agree that they will not share any Excluded Information with any Excluded Controlling Class Holder.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing set forth in the PSA will prohibit the Directing Holder or any Controlling Class Certificateholder from receiving, requesting or reviewing any Excluded Information relating to any Excluded Controlling Class Loan with respect to which the Directing Holder or such Controlling Class Certificateholder is not a Borrower Party and, if such Excluded Information is not available to such Excluded Controlling Class Holder via the certificate administrator’s website on account of it constituting Excluded Information, such Directing Holder or Controlling Class Certificateholder that is not a Borrower Party with respect to the related Excluded Controlling Class Loan will be permitted to reasonably request and obtain such information in accordance with terms of the PSA and the master servicer and the special servicer, as applicable, may require and rely on certifications and other reasonable information prior to releasing any such information.

 

To the extent the Directing Holder or any Controlling Class Certificateholder receives access pursuant to the PSA to any Excluded Information on the certificate administrator’s website or otherwise receives access to such Excluded Information, such Directing Holder or any Controlling Class Certificateholder will be deemed to have agreed that it (i) will not directly or indirectly provide any such Excluded Information to (A) the related Borrower Party, (B) any related Excluded Controlling Class Holder, (C) any employees or personnel of such Directing Holder or any Controlling Class Certificateholder or any of its affiliates involved in the management of any investment in the related Borrower Party or the related Mortgaged Property or (D) to its actual knowledge, any non-affiliate that holds a direct or indirect ownership interest in the related Borrower Party, and (ii) will maintain sufficient internal controls and appropriate policies and procedures in place in order to comply with the obligations described in clause (i) above.

 

Any reports on Form 10-D filed by the certificate administrator will contain (i) the information required by Rule 15Ga-1(a) concerning all Mortgage Loans held by the issuing entity that were the subject of a demand to repurchase or replace due to a breach or alleged breach of one or more representations and warranties made by the related mortgage loan seller, (ii) a reference to the most recent Form ABS-15G filed by the depositor and the mortgage loan sellers, if applicable, and the SEC’s assigned “Central Index Key” for each such filer and (iii) certain account balances to the extent available to the certificate administrator.

 

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website or its filing of such information pursuant to the PSA, including, but not limited to, filing via EDGAR, and will assume no responsibility for any such report, document or other information, other than with respect to such reports, documents or other information prepared by the certificate administrator. In addition, the certificate administrator may disclaim responsibility for any information distributed by it or filed by it, as applicable, for which it is not the original source.

 

In connection with providing access to the certificate administrator’s website (other than with respect to access provided to the general public in accordance with the PSA), the certificate administrator may require registration and the acceptance of a disclaimer, including an agreement to keep certain nonpublic information made available on the website confidential, as required under the PSA. The certificate administrator will not be liable for the dissemination of information in accordance with the PSA.

 

The certificate administrator will make the “Investor Q&A Forum” available to Privileged Persons via the certificate administrator’s website under a tab or heading designated “Investor Q&A Forum”, where (i) Certificateholders, the RR Interest Owner and beneficial owners that are Privileged Persons may submit inquiries to (a) the certificate administrator relating to the Distribution Date Statements, (b) the master servicer or the special servicer relating to servicing reports, the Mortgage Loans (excluding any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan), or the related Mortgaged Properties or (c) the operating advisor relating to annual or other reports prepared by the operating advisor or actions by the special servicer referenced in such reports, and (ii) Privileged Persons may view previously submitted inquiries and related answers. The certificate administrator will forward such inquiries to the appropriate person and, in the case of an inquiry relating to a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, to the applicable party under the related Non-Serviced PSA. The certificate administrator, the master servicer, the special servicer or the operating advisor, as applicable, will be required to answer each inquiry, unless such party determines (i) the question is beyond the scope of the topics detailed above, (ii) that answering the inquiry would not be in the best interests of the issuing entity and/or the Certificateholders and/or the RR Interest Owner, (iii) that answering the inquiry would be in violation of applicable law, the PSA (including requirements in respect of non-disclosure of Privileged Information) or the Mortgage Loan documents, (iv) that answering the inquiry would materially increase the duties of, or result in significant additional cost or expense to, the certificate administrator, the master servicer, the special servicer or the operating advisor, as applicable, (v) that answering the inquiry would require the disclosure of Privileged Information (subject to the Privileged Information Exception) or (vi) that answering the inquiry is otherwise, for any reason, not advisable. In addition, no party will post or otherwise disclose any direct communications with the Directing Holder or a Risk Retention Consultation Party as part of its responses to any inquiries. In the case of an inquiry relating to any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, the certificate administrator is required to make reasonable efforts to obtain an answer from the applicable party under the related Non-Serviced PSA; provided that the certificate administrator will not be responsible for the content of such answer, or any delay or failure to obtain such answer. The certificate administrator will be required to post the inquiries and related answers, if any, on the Investor Q&A Forum, subject to and in accordance with the PSA. The Investor Q&A Forum may not reflect questions, answers and other communications that are not submitted through the certificate administrator’s website. Answers posted on the Investor Q&A Forum will be attributable only to the respondent, and will not be deemed to be answers from any of the depositor, the underwriters or any of their respective affiliates. None of the underwriters, depositor, any of their respective affiliates or any other person will certify as to the accuracy of any of the information posted in the Investor Q&A Forum and no such person will have any responsibility or liability for the content of any such information.

 

The certificate administrator will make the “Investor Registry” available to any Certificateholder, the RR Interest Owner and beneficial owner that is a Privileged Person via the certificate administrator’s website. Certificateholders, the RR Interest Owner and beneficial owners may register on a voluntary basis for the “Investor Registry” and obtain contact information for any other Certificateholder, the RR Interest Owner or beneficial owner that has also registered, provided that they comply with certain requirements as provided for in the PSA.

 

The certificate administrator’s website will initially be located at “www.ctslink.com”. Access will be provided by the certificate administrator to such persons upon receipt by the certificate administrator from such person of an Investor Certification or NRSRO Certification in the form(s) attached to the PSA, which

 

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form(s) will also be located on and may be submitted electronically via the certificate administrator’s website. The parties to the PSA will not be required to provide that certification. In connection with providing access to the certificate administrator’s website, the certificate administrator may require registration and the acceptance of a disclaimer. The certificate administrator will not be liable for the dissemination of information in accordance with the terms of the PSA. The certificate administrator will make no representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of such documents and will assume no responsibility for them. In addition, the certificate administrator may disclaim responsibility for any information distributed by the certificate administrator for which it is not the original source. Assistance in using the certificate administrator’s website can be obtained by calling the certificate administrator’s customer service desk at 866-846-4526.

 

The certificate administrator is responsible for the preparation of tax returns on behalf of the issuing entity and the preparation of Distribution Reports on Form 10-D (based on information included in each monthly Distribution Date Statement and other information provided by other transaction parties) and Annual Reports on Form 10-K and certain other reports on Form 8-K that are required to be filed with the SEC on behalf of the issuing entity.

 

17g-5 Information Provider” means the certificate administrator.

 

The PSA will require the master servicer and the special servicer, subject to certain restrictions (including execution and delivery of a confidentiality agreement) set forth in the PSA, to provide certain of the reports or, in the case of the master servicer and the Controlling Class Certificateholder, access to the reports available as set forth above, as well as certain other information received by the master servicer, to any Privileged Person so identified by a Certificate Owner or an underwriter, that requests reports or information. However, the master servicer and the special servicer will be permitted to require payment of a sum sufficient to cover the reasonable costs and expenses of providing copies of these reports or information (which such amounts in any event are not reimbursable as additional trust fund expenses), except that, other than for extraordinary or duplicate requests, prior to the occurrence of a Consultation Termination Event, the Directing Holder will be entitled to reports and information free of charge. Except as otherwise set forth in this paragraph, until the time definitive certificates are issued, notices and statements required to be mailed to Certificateholders will be available to Certificate Owners of certificates only to the extent they are forwarded by or otherwise available through DTC and its Participants. Conveyance of notices and other communications by DTC to Participants, and by Participants to Certificate Owners, will be governed by arrangements among them, subject to any statutory or regulatory requirements as may be in effect from time to time. Except as otherwise set forth in this paragraph, the master servicer, the special servicer, the trustee, the certificate administrator and the depositor are required to recognize as Certificateholders or the RR Interest Owner only those persons in whose names the certificates or the RR Interest, as applicable, are registered on the books and records of the certificate registrar. The initial registered holder of the Offered Certificates will be Cede & Co., as nominee for DTC.

 

Voting Rights

 

At all times during the term of the PSA, the voting rights for the certificates (the “Voting Rights”) will be allocated among the respective classes of Certificateholders as follows:

 

(1)       1% in the case of the Class X Certificates, allocated pro rata, based upon their respective Notional Amounts as of the date of determination, and

 

(2)       99% in the case of the Principal Balance Certificates and the Class RR certificates, allocated among the holders of such respective classes of certificates in proportion to the Certificate Balances of their certificates (and solely in connection with certain votes relating to the replacement of the special servicer and the operating advisor as described in this prospectus, taking into account any notional reduction in the Certificate Balance for Appraisal Reduction Amounts allocated to such certificates).

 

The Voting Rights of any class of certificates are required to be allocated among Certificateholders of such class in proportion to their respective Percentage Interests.

 

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None of the Class S certificates, the Class R certificates or the RR Interest will be entitled to any Voting Rights.

 

Delivery, Form, Transfer and Denomination

 

The Offered Certificates (other than the Class X-A and Class X-B certificates) will be issued, maintained and transferred in the book-entry form only in minimum denominations of $10,000 initial Certificate Balance, and in multiples of $1 in excess of $10,000. The Class X-A and Class X-B certificates will be issued, maintained and transferred only in minimum denominations of authorized initial Notional Amounts of not less than $1,000,000 and in integral multiples of $1 in excess of $1,000,000.

 

Book-Entry Registration

 

The Offered Certificates will initially be represented by one or more global certificates for each such class registered in the name of a nominee of The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”). The depositor has been informed by DTC that DTC’s nominee will be Cede & Co. No holder of an Offered Certificate will be entitled to receive a certificate issued in fully registered, certificated form (each, a “Definitive Certificate”) representing its interest in such class, except under the limited circumstances described under “―Definitive Certificates” below. Unless and until Definitive Certificates are issued, all references to actions by holders of the Offered Certificates will refer to actions taken by DTC upon instructions received from holders of Offered Certificates through its participating organizations (together with Clearstream Banking, société anonyme (“Clearstream”) and Euroclear Bank, as operator of the Euroclear System (“Euroclear”) participating organizations, the “Participants”), and all references in this prospectus to payments, notices, reports, statements and other information to holders of Offered Certificates will refer to payments, notices, reports and statements to DTC or Cede & Co., as the registered holder of the Offered Certificates, for distribution to holders of Offered Certificates through its Participants in accordance with DTC procedures; provided, however, that to the extent that the party to the PSA responsible for distributing any report, statement or other information has been provided in writing with the name of the Certificate Owner of such an Offered Certificate (or the prospective transferee of such Certificate Owner), such report, statement or other information will be provided to such Certificate Owner (or prospective transferee).

 

Until Definitive Certificates are issued in respect of the Offered Certificates, interests in the Offered Certificates will be transferred on the book-entry records of DTC and its Participants. The certificate administrator will initially serve as certificate registrar for purposes of recording and otherwise providing for the registration of the Offered Certificates.

 

Holders of Offered Certificates may hold their certificates through DTC (in the United States) or Clearstream or Euroclear (in Europe) if they are Participants of such system, or indirectly through organizations that are participants in such systems. Clearstream and Euroclear will hold omnibus positions on behalf of the Clearstream Participants and the Euroclear Participants, respectively, through customers’ securities accounts in Clearstream’s and Euroclear’s names on the books of their respective depositaries (collectively, the “Depositaries”), which in turn will hold such positions in customers’ securities accounts in the Depositaries’ names on the books of DTC. DTC is a limited purpose trust company organized under the New York Banking Law, a “banking organization” within the meaning of the New York Banking Law, a member of the Federal Reserve System, a “clearing corporation” within the meaning of the New York Uniform Commercial Code and a “clearing agency” registered pursuant to Section 17A of the Exchange Act. DTC was created to hold securities for its Participants and to facilitate the clearance and settlement of securities transactions between Participants through electronic computerized book-entries, thereby eliminating the need for physical movement of certificates. Participants (“DTC Participants”) include securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust companies and clearing corporations. Indirect access to the DTC system also is available to others such as banks, brokers, dealers and trust companies that clear through or maintain a custodial relationship with a Participant, either directly or indirectly (“Indirect Participants”).

 

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Transfers between DTC Participants will occur in accordance with DTC Rules. Transfers between Clearstream Participants and Euroclear Participants will occur in accordance with the applicable rules and operating procedures of Clearstream and Euroclear.

 

Cross-market transfers between persons holding directly or indirectly through DTC, on the one hand, and directly through Clearstream Participants or Euroclear Participants, on the other, will be effected in DTC in accordance with DTC Rules on behalf of the relevant European international clearing system by its Depositary; however, such cross-market transactions will require delivery of instructions to the relevant European international clearing system by the counterparty in such system in accordance with its rules and procedures and within its established deadlines (European time). The relevant European international clearing system will, if the transaction meets its settlement requirements, deliver instructions to its Depositary to take action to effect final settlement on its behalf by delivering or receiving securities in DTC, and making or receiving payment in accordance with normal procedures for same-day funds settlement applicable to DTC. Clearstream Participants and Euroclear Participants may not deliver instructions directly to the Depositaries.

 

Because of time-zone differences, credits of securities in Clearstream or Euroclear as a result of a transaction with a DTC Participant will be made during the subsequent securities settlement processing, dated the business day following the DTC settlement date, and such credits or any transactions in such securities settled during such processing will be reported to the relevant Clearstream Participant or Euroclear Participant on such business day. Cash received in Clearstream or Euroclear as a result of sales of securities by or through a Clearstream Participant or a Euroclear Participant to a DTC Participant will be received with value on the DTC settlement date but will be available in the relevant Clearstream or Euroclear cash account only as of the business day following settlement in DTC.

 

The holders of Offered Certificates that are not Participants or Indirect Participants but desire to purchase, sell or otherwise transfer ownership of, or other interests in, such Offered Certificates may do so only through Participants and Indirect Participants. In addition, holders of Offered Certificates in global form (“Certificate Owners”) will receive all distributions of principal and interest through the Participants who in turn will receive them from DTC. Under a book-entry format, holders of such Offered Certificates may experience some delay in their receipt of payments, since such payments will be forwarded by the certificate administrator to Cede & Co., as nominee for DTC. DTC will forward such payments to its Participants, which thereafter will forward them to Indirect Participants or the applicable Certificate Owners. Certificate Owners will not be recognized by the trustee, the certificate administrator, the certificate registrar, the operating advisor, the special servicer or the master servicer as holders of record of certificates and Certificate Owners will be permitted to receive information furnished to Certificateholders and to exercise the rights of Certificateholders only indirectly through DTC and its Participants and Indirect Participants, except that Certificate Owners will be entitled to receive or have access to notices and information and to exercise certain rights as holders of beneficial interests in the certificates through the certificate administrator and the trustee to the extent described in “—Reports to Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner; Certain Available Information, —Certificateholder Communication” and “—List of Certificateholders” and “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—The Operating Advisor, —The Asset Representations Reviewer, —Replacement of the Special Servicer After Operating Advisor Recommendation and Investor Vote, —Limitation on Rights of Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner to Institute a Proceeding”, “—Termination; Retirement of Certificates” and—Resignation and Removal of the Trustee and the Certificate Administrator”.

 

Under the rules, regulations and procedures creating and affecting DTC and its operations (the “DTC Rules”), DTC is required to make book-entry transfers of Offered Certificates in global form among Participants on whose behalf it acts with respect to such Offered Certificates and to receive and transmit distributions of principal of, and interest on, such Offered Certificates. Participants and Indirect Participants with which the Certificate Owners have accounts with respect to the Offered Certificates similarly are required to make book-entry transfers and receive and transmit such payments on behalf of their respective Certificate Owners. Accordingly, although the Certificate Owners will not possess the Offered Certificates, the DTC Rules provide a mechanism by which Certificate Owners will receive payments on Offered Certificates and will be able to transfer their interest.

 

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Because DTC can only act on behalf of Participants, who in turn act on behalf of Indirect Participants and certain banks, the ability of a holder of Offered Certificates in global form to pledge such Offered Certificates to persons or entities that do not participate in the DTC system, or to otherwise act with respect to such Offered Certificates, may be limited due to the lack of a physical certificate for such Offered Certificates.

 

DTC has advised the depositor that it will take any action permitted to be taken by a holder of an Offered Certificate under the PSA only at the direction of one or more Participants to whose accounts with DTC such certificate is credited. DTC may take conflicting actions with respect to other undivided interests to the extent that such actions are taken on behalf of Participants whose holdings include such undivided interests.

 

Clearstream is incorporated under the laws of Luxembourg and is a global securities settlement clearing house. Clearstream holds securities for its participating organizations (“Clearstream Participants”) and facilitates the clearance and settlement of securities transactions between Clearstream Participants through electronic book-entry changes in accounts of Clearstream Participants, thereby eliminating the need for physical movement of certificates. Transactions may be settled in Clearstream in numerous currencies, including United States dollars. Clearstream provides to its Clearstream Participants, among other things, services for safekeeping, administration, clearance and settlement of internationally traded securities and securities lending and borrowing. Clearstream interfaces with domestic markets in several countries. Clearstream is regulated as a bank by the Luxembourg Monetary Institute. Clearstream Participants are recognized financial institutions around the world, including underwriters, securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust companies, clearing corporations and certain other organizations and may include the underwriters. Indirect access to Clearstream is also available to others, such as banks, brokers, dealers and trust companies that clear through or maintain a custodial relationship with a Clearstream Participant, either directly or indirectly.

 

Euroclear was created in 1968 to hold securities for participants of the Euroclear system (“Euroclear Participants”) and to clear and settle transactions between Euroclear Participants through simultaneous electronic book-entry delivery against payment, thereby eliminating the need for physical movement of certificates and any risk from lack of simultaneous transfers of securities and cash. Transactions may now be settled in any of numerous currencies, including United States dollars. The Euroclear system includes various other services, including securities lending and borrowing and interfaces with domestic markets in several countries generally similar to the arrangements for cross-market transfers with DTC described above. Euroclear is operated by Euroclear Bank S.A./N.V. (the “Euroclear Operator”). All operations are conducted by the Euroclear Operator, and all Euroclear securities clearance accounts and Euroclear cash accounts are accounts with the Euroclear Operator. Euroclear Participants include banks (including central banks), securities brokers and dealers and other professional financial intermediaries and may include the underwriters. Indirect access to the Euroclear system is also available to other firms that clear through or maintain a custodial relationship with a Euroclear Participant, either directly or indirectly.

 

Securities clearance accounts and cash accounts with the Euroclear Operator are governed by the Terms and Conditions Governing Use of Euroclear and the related operating procedures of the Euroclear System and applicable Belgian law (collectively, the “Terms and Conditions”). The Terms and Conditions govern transfers of securities and cash within the Euroclear system, withdrawal of securities and cash from the Euroclear system, and receipts of payments with respect to securities in the Euroclear system. All securities in the Euroclear system are held on a fungible basis without attribution of specific certificates to specific securities clearance accounts. The Euroclear Operator acts under the Terms and Conditions only on behalf of Euroclear Participants and has no record of or relationship with persons holding through Euroclear Participants.

 

Although DTC, Euroclear and Clearstream have implemented the foregoing procedures in order to facilitate transfers of interests in book-entry securities among Participants of DTC, Euroclear and Clearstream, they are under no obligation to perform or to continue to comply with such procedures, and such procedures may be discontinued at any time. None of the depositor, the trustee, the certificate administrator, the master servicer, the special servicer or the underwriters will have any responsibility for

 

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the performance by DTC, Euroclear or Clearstream or their respective direct or indirect Participants of their respective obligations under the rules and procedures governing their operations.

 

Definitive Certificates

 

Owners of beneficial interests in book-entry certificates of any class will not be entitled to receive physical delivery of Definitive Certificates unless: (i) DTC advises the certificate registrar in writing that DTC is no longer willing or able to discharge properly its responsibilities as depository with respect to the book-entry certificates of such class or ceases to be a clearing agency, and the certificate administrator and the depositor are unable to locate a qualified successor within 90 days of such notice or (ii) the trustee has instituted or has been directed to institute any judicial proceeding to enforce the rights of the Certificateholders of such class and the trustee has been advised by counsel that in connection with such proceeding it is necessary or appropriate for the trustee to obtain possession of the certificates of such class.

 

The Class RR certificates are expected to be held at all times in definitive form by the certificate administrator on behalf of the beneficial owners of the Class RR certificates.

 

Certificateholder Communication

 

Access to Certificateholders’ Names and Addresses

 

Upon the written request of any Certificateholder or Certificate Owner that has delivered an executed Investor Certification to the trustee or the certificate administrator, the certificate administrator (in its capacity as certificate registrar) will promptly furnish or cause to be furnished to such requesting party a list of the names and addresses of the Certificateholders as of the most recent Record Date as they appear in the certificate register, at the expense of the requesting party.

 

Requests to Communicate

 

The PSA will require that the certificate administrator include on any Form 10–D any request received prior to the Distribution Date to which such Form 10-D relates (and on or after the Distribution Date preceding such Distribution Date) from a Certificateholder or Certificate Owner to communicate with other Certificateholders or Certificate Owners related to Certificateholders or Certificate Owners exercising their rights under the terms of the PSA. Any Form 10-D containing such disclosure regarding the request to communicate is required to include the following and no more than the following: (i) the name of the Certificateholder or Certificate Owner making the request, (ii) the date the request was received, (iii) a statement to the effect that the certificate administrator has received such request, stating that such Certificateholder or Certificate Owner is interested in communicating with other Certificateholders or Certificate Owners with regard to the possible exercise of rights under the PSA, and (iv) a description of the method other Certificateholders or Certificate Owners may use to contact the requesting Certificateholder or Certificate Owner.

 

Any Certificateholder or Certificate Owner wishing to communicate with other Certificateholders and Certificate Owners regarding the exercise of its rights under the terms of the PSA (such party, a “Requesting Investor”) should deliver a written request (a “Communication Request”) signed by an authorized representative of the Requesting Investor to the certificate administrator at the address below:

 

9062 Old Annapolis Road
Columbia, Maryland 21045
Attention: Corporate Trust Administration Group – Benchmark 2020-B21
with a copy to: trustadministrationgroup@wellsfargo.com

 

Any Communication Request must contain the name of the Requesting Investor and the method other Certificateholders and Certificate Owners should use to contact the Requesting Investor, and, if the Requesting Investors is not the registered holder of a class of certificates, then the Communication Request must contain (i) a written certification from the Requesting Investor that it is a beneficial owner of a class of

 

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certificates, and (ii) one of the following forms of documentation evidencing its beneficial ownership in such class of certificates: (A) a trade confirmation, (B) an account statement, (C) a medallion stamp guaranteed letter from a broker or dealer stating the Requesting Investor is the beneficial owner, or (D) a document acceptable to the certificate administrator that is similar to any of the documents identified in clauses (A) through (C). The certificate administrator will not be permitted to require any information other than the foregoing in verifying a certificateholder’s or certificate owner’s identity in connection with a Communication Request. Requesting Investors will be responsible for their own expenses in making any Communication Request, but will not be required to bear any expenses of the certificate administrator.

 

List of Certificateholders

 

Upon the written request of any Certificateholder, which is required to include a copy of the communication the Certificateholder proposes to transmit, that has provided an Investor Certification, which request is made for purposes of communicating with other holders of certificates of the same series with respect to their rights under the PSA or the certificates, the certificate registrar or other specified person will, within 10 business days after receipt of such request afford such Certificateholder (at such Certificateholder’s sole cost and expense) access during normal business hours to the most recent list of Certificateholders related to the class of certificates.

 

Description of the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreements

 

General

 

On the Closing Date, the depositor will acquire the Mortgage Loans from each mortgage loan seller pursuant to a separate mortgage loan purchase agreement (each, an “MLPA”), between the applicable mortgage loan seller and the depositor. For purposes of the respective MLPAs pursuant to which JPMCB and GACC are selling Mortgage Loans and the related discussion below, The Grace Building Mortgage Loan will constitute a “Mortgage Loan” under each such MLPA only to the extent of the portion thereof to be sold to the depositor by JPMCB or GACC, as applicable. For purposes of the respective MLPAs pursuant to which CREFI and GACC are selling Mortgage Loans and the related discussion below, the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan will constitute a “Mortgage Loan” under each such MLPA only to the extent of the portion thereof to be sold to the depositor by CREFI or GACC, as applicable.

 

Under the applicable MLPA, the depositor will require each mortgage loan seller to deliver (or cause to be delivered) to the certificate administrator, in its capacity as custodian, among other things, the following documents (except that the documents with respect to any Non-Serviced Whole Loan (other than the original promissory note) will be held by the custodian under the related Non-Serviced PSA) with respect to each Mortgage Loan sold by such mortgage loan seller (collectively, as to each Mortgage Loan, the “Mortgage File”):

 

(i)    the original executed Mortgage Note for such Mortgage Loan, endorsed (without recourse, representation or warranty, express or implied) to the order of the trustee for the benefit of the registered Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner or in blank, and further showing a complete, unbroken chain of endorsement from the originator (if such originator is not the applicable mortgage loan seller) (or, alternatively, if the original executed Mortgage Note has been lost, a lost note affidavit and indemnity with a copy of such Mortgage Note), and in the case of a Serviced Whole Loan, a copy of the executed Mortgage Note for any related Companion Loan;

 

(ii)   an original or copy of the Mortgage, together with an original or copy of any intervening assignments of the Mortgage, in each case (unless the particular item has not been returned from the applicable recording office) with evidence of recording indicated thereon or certified by the applicable recorder’s office;

 

(iii)     an original or copy of any related assignment of leases (if such item is a document separate from the Mortgage), together with originals or copies of any intervening assignments thereof, in each case (unless the particular item has not been returned from the applicable

 

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recording office) with evidence of recording indicated thereon or certified by the applicable recorder’s office;

 

(iv)     an original executed assignment, in recordable form (except for missing recording information not yet available if the instrument being assigned has not been returned from the applicable recording office), of (A) the Mortgage and (B) any related assignment of leases (if such item is a document separate from the Mortgage), in favor of the trustee, for the benefit of the registered Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner and the holder of any related Companion Loan, as their interests may appear or a copy of such assignment (if the applicable mortgage loan seller or its designee, rather than the trustee or certificate administrator, is responsible for the recording thereof);

 

(v)      an original or copy of the assignment of all unrecorded documents relating to the Mortgage Loan, in favor of the trustee, for the benefit of the registered holders of the certificates, the RR Interest Owner and the holder of any related Companion Loan, as their interests may appear;

 

(vi)      originals or copies of final written modification, consolidation, assumption, written assurance and substitution agreements in those instances where the terms or provisions of the Mortgage Note for such Mortgage Loan (or, if applicable, any Mortgage Note of a Whole Loan) or the related Mortgage have been modified or the Mortgage Loan has been assumed or consolidated, in each case (unless the particular item has not been returned from the applicable recording office) with evidence of recording indicated thereon if the instrument being modified is a recordable document;

 

(vii)     the original (which may be in the form of an electronically issued title policy) or a copy of the policy or certificate of lender’s title insurance issued in connection with such Mortgage Loan or the related Serviced Whole Loan (or, if such policy has not been issued, a “marked up” pro forma title policy marked as binding and countersigned by the title insurer or its authorized agent, or an irrevocable, binding commitment to issue such title insurance policy);

 

(viii)    an original or copy of the related ground lease relating to such Mortgage Loan (or the related Serviced Whole Loan, if applicable), if any, and any ground lessor estoppel;

 

(ix)     an original or copy of the related Mortgage Loan agreement, if any;

 

(x)     an original of any guaranty under such Mortgage Loan or the related Whole Loan, if any;

 

(xi)     an original or copy of the environmental indemnity from the related mortgagor, if any;

 

(xii)    an original or copy of the related escrow agreement and the related security agreement (in each case, if such item is a document separate from the Mortgage) and, if applicable, the originals or copies of any intervening assignments thereof;

 

(xiii)   an original assignment of the related security agreement (if such item is a document separate from the Mortgage and if such item is not included in the assignment described in clause (v)), in favor of the trustee for the benefit of the Certificateholders, the RR Interest Owner and the holder of the related Companion Loan, as their interests may appear;

 

(xiv)    any filed copies (bearing evidence of filing) or evidence of filing of any UCC financing statements in favor of the originator of such Mortgage Loan or the related Whole Loan or in favor of any assignee prior to the trustee, and an original UCC-3 assignment thereof, in form suitable for filing, in favor of the trustee (or, in each case, a copy thereof, certified to be the copy of such assignment submitted or to be submitted for filing);

 

(xv)    an original or copy of the lockbox agreement or cash management agreement relating to a Mortgage Loan or a Serviced Whole Loan;

 

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(xvi)    in the case of any Mortgage Loan or the related Whole Loan as to which there exists a related mezzanine loan, an original or a copy of any related mezzanine intercreditor agreement;

 

(xvii)   an original or copy of any related environmental insurance policy or environmental guaranty relating to a Mortgage Loan or a Serviced Whole Loan;

 

(xviii)  a copy of any letter of credit relating to such Mortgage Loan or the related Whole Loan and any related assignment thereof (with the original to be delivered to the master servicer);

 

(xix)   copies of any franchise agreement, property management agreement or hotel management agreement and related comfort letters (together with (i) copies of any notices of transfer that are necessary to transfer or assign to the issuing entity or the trustee the benefits of such comfort letter or (ii) if the related comfort letter contemplates that a request be made of the related franchisor to issue a replacement comfort letter for the benefit of the issuing entity or trustee, a copy of the notice requesting the issuance of such replacement comfort letter (the copy of such notice is required to be delivered by the applicable mortgage loan seller to the custodian for inclusion in the Mortgage File within the time period set forth in the PSA and/or estoppel letters relating to such Mortgage Loan or the related Serviced Whole Loan and any related assignment thereof)); and

 

(xx)    in the case of a Whole Loan, an original or a copy of the related Co-Lender Agreement;

 

provided that with respect to (A) any Mortgage Loan which is a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan on the Closing Date, the foregoing documents (other than the documents described in clause (i) above) will be delivered to and held by the custodian under the related Non-Serviced PSA on or prior to the Closing Date and (B) the Servicing Shift Mortgage Loans, the foregoing documents will be delivered to the custodian on or prior to the Closing Date and such documents (other than the documents described in clause (i) above) will be transferred to the custodian related to the securitization that includes the related Controlling Companion Loan on or about the related Servicing Shift Securitization Date.

 

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, with respect to each of The Grace Building and the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loans, the obligation of each of the applicable mortgage loan sellers to deliver mortgage note(s) as part of the related Mortgage File will be limited to delivery of only the mortgage notes held by such party. In addition, each mortgage loan seller will be required to deliver or cause to be delivered an electronic copy of the Diligence File for each of its Mortgage Loans within 60 days after the Closing Date to the depositor and the depositor will deliver to the certificate administrator an electronic copy of such Diligence Files to be posted to the secure data room.

 

Diligence File” means with respect to each Mortgage Loan, if applicable, generally the following documents in electronic format:

 

(a)     A copy of each of the following documents:

 

(i)    (A) for each Mortgage Loan, the Mortgage Note, endorsed on its face or by allonge attached thereto, without recourse, to the order of the trustee or in blank (or, if the original Mortgage Note has been lost, an affidavit to such effect from the applicable mortgage loan seller or another prior holder, together with a copy of the Mortgage Note), and (B) if such Mortgage is part of a Serviced Whole Loan, the executed promissory note for each related Serviced Companion Loan;

 

(ii)    the Mortgage, together with any intervening assignments of the Mortgage, in each case (unless the particular item has not been returned from the applicable recording office) with evidence of recording indicated thereon or certified by the applicable recorder’s office (if in the possession of the related mortgage loan seller);

 

(iii)     any related assignment of leases (if such item is a document separate from the Mortgage) and any intervening assignments of such assignment of leases, in each case (unless the particular item has not been returned from the applicable recording office) with evidence of recording

 

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indicated thereon or certified by the applicable recorder’s office (if in the possession of the related mortgage loan seller);

 

(iv)     final written modification agreements in those instances in which the terms or provisions of the Mortgage or the Mortgage Note have been modified, in each case (unless the particular item has not been returned from the applicable recording office) with evidence of recording indicated thereon if the instrument being modified is a recordable document;

 

(v)      the policy or certificate of lender’s title insurance issued in connection with such Mortgage Loan (or the related Serviced Whole Loan, if applicable) or, if such policy has not been issued or located, an irrevocable, binding commitment (which may be a marked version of the policy that has been executed by an authorized representative of the title company or an agreement to provide the same pursuant to binding escrow instructions executed by an authorized representative of the title company) to issue such title insurance policy;

 

(vi)     the related ground lease, if any, and any ground lessor estoppel;

 

(vii)    the related loan agreement, if any;

 

(viii)    the guaranty under such Mortgage Loan (or Serviced Whole Loan, if applicable), if any;

 

(ix)     the related lockbox agreement or cash management agreement, if any;

 

(x)     the environmental indemnity from the related borrower, if any;

 

(xi)     the related escrow agreement and the related security agreement (in each case, if such item is a document separate from the related Mortgage) and, if applicable, any intervening assignments thereof;

 

(xii)    in the case of a Mortgage Loan that is a part of a Whole Loan, the related Co-Lender Agreement;

 

(xiii)   any filed copies (bearing evidence of filing) or evidence of filing of any UCC financing statements in favor of the originator of such Mortgage Loan (or the related Serviced Whole Loan, if applicable) or in favor of any assignee prior to the trustee and UCC-3 assignment financing statements in favor of the trustee (or, in each case, a copy thereof certified to be the copy of such assignment submitted or to be submitted for filing), if in the possession of the related mortgage loan seller;

 

(xiv)   any mezzanine loan intercreditor agreement;

 

(xv)    any related environmental insurance policy;

 

(xvi)   any related letter of credit and any related assignment thereof; and

 

(xvii)  any related franchise agreement, property management agreement or hotel management agreement and related comfort letters and/or estoppel letters, and any related assignment thereof.

 

(b)     a copy of any engineering reports or property condition reports;

 

(c)     other than with respect to a hotel property (except with respect to tenanted commercial space within a hotel property), copies of a rent roll;

 

(d)     for any office, retail, industrial or warehouse property, a copy of all leases and estoppels and subordination and non-disturbance agreements delivered to the related mortgage loan seller;

 

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(e)   a copy of all legal opinions (excluding attorney-client communications between the related mortgage loan seller, and its counsel that are privileged communications or constitute legal or other due diligence analyses), if any, delivered in connection with the closing of the related Mortgage Loan;

 

(f)    a copy of all mortgagor’s certificates of hazard insurance and/or hazard insurance policies or other applicable insurance policies (to the extent not previously included as part of this definition), if any, delivered in connection with the origination of the related Mortgage Loan;

 

(g)   a copy of the appraisal for the related Mortgaged Property or Mortgaged Properties;

 

(h)    for any Mortgage Loan that the related Mortgaged Property is leased to a single tenant, a copy of the lease;

 

(i)    a copy of the applicable mortgage loan seller’s asset summary;

 

(j)    a copy of all surveys for the related Mortgaged Property or Mortgaged Properties;

 

(k)   a copy of all zoning reports;

 

(l)    a copy of financial statements of the related mortgagor;

 

(m)  a copy of operating statements for the related Mortgaged Property or Mortgaged Properties;

 

(n)   a copy of all UCC searches;

 

(o)   a copy of all litigation searches;

 

(p)   a copy of all bankruptcy searches;

 

(q)   a copy of origination settlement statement;

 

(r)    a copy of insurance summary report;

 

(s)   a copy of organizational documents of the related mortgagor and any guarantor;

 

(t)    a copy of escrow statements related to the escrow account balances as of the Mortgage Loan origination date, if not included in the origination settlement statement;

 

(u)    the original or a copy of all related environmental reports that were received by the related mortgage loan seller;

 

(v)    unless already included as part of the environmental reports, a copy of any closure letter (environmental); and

 

(w)   unless already included as part of the environmental reports, a copy of any environmental remediation agreement for the related Mortgaged Property or Mortgaged Properties,

 

in each case, to the extent that the related mortgage loan seller received such documents or information in connection with the origination of such Mortgage Loan. In the event any of the items identified above were not received in connection with the origination of such Mortgage Loan (other than documents that would not be included in connection with the origination of the Mortgage Loan because such document is inapplicable to the origination of the Mortgage Loan of that structure or type, taking into account whether or not such Mortgage Loan has any additional debt), the Diligence File will be required to include a statement to that effect. No information that is proprietary to the mortgage loan sellers or any draft documents, privileged or internal communications, credit underwriting or due diligence analysis will constitute part of the Diligence File. It is generally not required to include any of the same items identified above again if such items have already been included under another clause of the definition of Diligence File, and the Diligence File will be required to include a statement to that effect. Each mortgage loan seller may, without any obligation to do

 

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so, include such other documents or information as part of the Diligence File that such mortgage loan seller believes should be included to enable the asset representations reviewer to perform the Asset Review on a Mortgage Loan; provided that such documents or information are clearly labeled and identified.

 

Each MLPA will contain certain representations and warranties of the related mortgage loan seller with respect to each Mortgage Loan sold by such mortgage loan seller. Those representations and warranties with respect to the Mortgage Loans are set forth on Annex D-1, Annex E-1 and Annex F-1, and will be made as of the Closing Date, or as of another date specifically provided in the representation and warranty, subject to certain exceptions to such representations and warranties as set forth on Annex D-2, Annex E-2, Annex E-3 and Annex F-2.

 

If the depositor, the master servicer, the special servicer, the trustee, the certificate administrator or the operating advisor (solely in its capacity as operating advisor) discovers or receives notice alleging that any of the documents required to be included by (or on behalf of) the related mortgage loan seller in the Mortgage File for any Mortgage Loan is missing from the Mortgage File or defective or if there is a breach of a representation or warranty relating to any Mortgage Loan, then such party is required to give notice of such omission, breach or defect to each other party to the PSA and the applicable mortgage loan seller. The master servicer (with respect to a non-Specially Serviced Loan) or special servicer (with respect to a Specially Serviced Loan), as applicable, will be required to determine whether such omission, breach or defect materially and adversely affects the value of the related Mortgage Loan, the value of the related REO Property or the interests of the trustee or any Certificateholders or the RR Interest Owner in the Mortgage Loan or REO Property or causes the Mortgage Loan to be other than a “qualified mortgage” within the meaning of Code Section 860G(a)(3), but without regard to the rule of Treasury regulations Section 1.860G-2(f)(2) that causes a defective Mortgage Loan to be treated as a qualified mortgage (a “Material Defect”). The master servicer or the special servicer may (but will not be obligated to) consult with the master servicer or the special servicer regarding any determination of a Material Defect for a non-Specially Serviced Loan. The Enforcing Servicer will be required to give notice of any such Material Defect to the other parties to the PSA, the applicable mortgage loan seller and (for so long as no Consultation Termination Event is continuing), the Directing Holder.

 

The applicable mortgage loan seller will be required to, no later than 90 days following:

 

(x)       the earlier of (i) the mortgage loan seller’s discovery of the Material Defect and (ii) the mortgage loan seller’s receipt of notice of the Material Defect from any party listed above and receipt of a demand to take action with respect to such Material Defect, except in the case of the following clause (y); or

 

(y)       in the case of such Material Defect relating to a Mortgage Loan not being a “qualified mortgage” within the meaning of Code Section 860G(a)(3), but without regard to the rule of Treasury regulations Section 1.860G-2(f)(2) that causes a defective Mortgage Loan to be treated as a qualified mortgage, the discovery by any party to the PSA of such Material Defect,

 

(1)   cure such Material Defect in all material respects, at its own expense,

 

(2)   repurchase the affected Mortgage Loan (or, in the case of each of The Grace Building and the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loans, the applicable portion thereof) or REO Loan at the Purchase Price, or

 

(3)   substitute a Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan (other than with respect to the Whole Loans, as applicable, for which no substitution will be permitted) for such affected Mortgage Loan, and pay a shortfall amount in connection with such substitution; provided that no such substitution may occur on or after the second anniversary of the Closing Date;

 

provided, however, that the applicable mortgage loan seller will generally have an additional 90-day period to cure such Material Defect (or, failing such cure, to repurchase the affected Mortgage Loan (or, in the case of each of The Grace Building Mortgage Loan and the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan, the applicable portion thereof) and or REO Loan or, if applicable, substitute a Qualified Substitute Mortgage

 

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Loan (other than with respect to the Whole Loans, for which no substitution will be permitted)), if it is diligently proceeding toward that cure, and has delivered to the master servicer, the special servicer, the certificate administrator, the trustee and the operating advisor, an officer’s certificate that describes the reasons such Material Defect was not cured within the initial 90-day period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, there will be no such 90-day extension, if such Material Defect would cause the related Mortgage Loan not to be a “qualified mortgage” within the meaning of Code Section 860G(a)(3), but without regard to the rule of Treasury regulations Section 1.860G-2(f)(2) that causes a defective Mortgage Loan to be treated as a qualified mortgage.

 

No delay in either the discovery of a Material Defect or in providing notice of such Material Defect will relieve the applicable mortgage loan seller of its obligation to repurchase the related Mortgage Loan unless (i) such mortgage loan seller did not otherwise discover or have knowledge of such Material Defect, (ii) such delay is the result of the failure by a party to the PSA to promptly provide prompt notice as required by the terms of the PSA after such party has actual knowledge of such defect or breach (knowledge will not be deemed to exist by reason of the custodian’s exception report) and such delay precludes the related mortgage loan seller from curing such Material Defect and (iii) such Material Defect did not relate to a Mortgage Loan not being a “qualified mortgage” within the meaning of Code Section 860G(a)(3), but without regard to the rule of Treasury regulations Section 1.860G-2(f)(2) that causes a defective obligation to be treated as a qualified mortgage. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a Mortgage Loan is not secured by a Mortgaged Property that is, in whole or in part, a hotel, restaurant (operated by a borrower), healthcare facility, nursing home, assisted living facility, theater or fitness center (operated by a borrower), then the failure to deliver copies of the UCC financing statements with respect to such Mortgage Loan will not be a Material Defect.

 

If there is a Material Defect with respect to one or more Mortgaged Properties with respect to a Mortgage Loan, the applicable mortgage loan seller will not be obligated to repurchase the Mortgage Loan (or, in the case of each of The Grace Building and the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loans, the applicable portion thereof) if (i) the affected Mortgaged Property may be released pursuant to the terms of any partial release provisions in the related Mortgage Loan documents (and such Mortgaged Property is, in fact, released), (ii) the remaining Mortgaged Property(ies) satisfy the requirements, if any, set forth in the Mortgage Loan documents and the related mortgage loan seller provides an opinion of counsel to the effect that such release would not (A) cause each Trust REMIC to fail to qualify as a REMIC or the Grantor Trust to fail to qualify as a grantor trust or (B) result in the imposition of a tax upon each Trust REMIC, the Grantor Trust or the issuing entity and (iii) each applicable Rating Agency has provided a Rating Agency Confirmation.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, in lieu of a mortgage loan seller repurchasing, substituting or curing such Material Defect, to the extent that such mortgage loan seller and the special servicer (with the consent of the Directing Holder in respect of any Mortgage Loan that is not an applicable Excluded Loan and for so long as no Control Termination Event is continuing) are able to agree upon a cash payment payable by the related mortgage loan seller to the issuing entity that would be deemed sufficient to compensate the issuing entity for such Material Defect (a “Loss of Value Payment”), the related mortgage loan seller may elect, in its sole discretion, to pay such Loss of Value Payment. The special servicer will determine the amount of any applicable Loss of Value Payment (with the consent of the Directing Holder in respect of any Mortgage Loan that is not an applicable Excluded Loan and for so long as no Control Termination Event is continuing) and, in the case of any PSA Party Repurchase Request with respect to non-Specially Serviced Loans prior to the occurrence of a Resolution Failure, will communicate such amount to the master servicer for its enforcement action with the related mortgage loan seller. In connection with any such determination with respect to any non-Specially Serviced Loan, the master servicer will promptly provide the special servicer, but in any event within the time frame and in the manner provided in the PSA, with the servicing file and all information, documents and records (including records stored electronically on computer tapes, magnetic discs and the like) relating to such non-Specially Serviced Loan and, if applicable, the related Serviced Companion Loan, either in the master servicer’s possession or otherwise reasonably available to the master servicer without undue burden or expense, and reasonably requested by the special servicer to the extent set forth in the PSA in order to permit the special servicer to calculate the Loss of Value Payment as set forth in the PSA. Upon its making such payment, the applicable mortgage loan seller will be deemed to

 

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have cured such Material Defect in all respects. A Loss of Value Payment may not be made with respect to any such Material Defect that would cause the applicable Mortgage Loan not to be a “qualified mortgage” within the meaning of Code Section 860G(a)(3), but without regard to the rule of Treasury regulations Section 1.860G-2(f)(2) that causes a defective Mortgage Loan to be treated as a qualified mortgage.

 

In addition, each MLPA provides that, with respect to any Non-Serviced Whole Loan, if a material document defect exists under the related Non-Serviced PSA, and the related mortgage loan seller repurchases the related Non-Serviced Companion Loan from the related Non-Serviced Securitization Trust, such seller is required to repurchase the related Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan; provided, however, that no such repurchase obligation will apply to any material document defect related solely to the promissory notes for any Pari Passu Companion Loan contained in the related Non-Serviced Securitization Trust.

 

With respect to any Mortgage Loan, the “Purchase Price” equals the sum of (1) the outstanding principal balance of such Mortgage Loan (or related REO Loan (excluding, for the purposes of a repurchase pursuant to the related MLPA, any related Companion Loan)), as of the date of purchase, (2) all accrued and unpaid interest on the Mortgage Loan (or any related REO Loan (excluding, for such purpose, any related Companion Loan)) at the related Mortgage Rate in effect from time to time, to, but not including, the due date immediately preceding or coinciding with the Determination Date for the Collection Period of purchase, (3) all related unreimbursed Property Protection Advances (including any Property Protection Advances and advance interest amounts that were reimbursed out of general collections on the Mortgage Loans) (or, in the case of any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, the pro rata portion of any comparable amounts allocable to such Mortgage Loan and payable with respect thereto pursuant to the related Co-Lender Agreement), (4) all accrued and unpaid advance interest amounts in respect of related Advances (or, in the case of any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, all comparable amounts with respect to P&I Advances related to such Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan and, with respect to outstanding Property Protection Advances, the pro rata portion of any comparable amounts payable with respect thereto pursuant to the related Co-Lender Agreement), (5) any unpaid Special Servicing Fees and any other unpaid additional trust fund expenses outstanding (which, for the avoidance of doubt, include any unpaid Workout Fees and Liquidation Fees) or previously incurred in respect of the related Mortgage Loan (or, in the case of any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, the pro rata portion of any comparable amounts allocable to such Mortgage Loan and payable with respect thereto pursuant to the related Co-Lender Agreement), and if such Mortgage Loan is being purchased by a mortgage loan seller pursuant to the related MLPA, all expenses incurred or to be incurred by the master servicer, the special servicer, the asset representations reviewer, the depositor, the certificate administrator and the trustee in respect of the breach or document defect giving rise to the repurchase or substitution obligation (to the extent not otherwise included in the amount described in clause (3) above), (6) if the applicable mortgage loan seller repurchases or substitutes for such Mortgage Loan, any related Asset Representations Reviewer Asset Review Fee to the extent not previously paid by such mortgage loan seller, and (7) if a mortgage loan seller repurchases or substitutes for such Mortgage Loan more than 90 days following the earlier of the responsible party’s discovery or receipt of notice of the subject material breach or material document defect, as the case may be, a Liquidation Fee. With respect to each of The Grace Building and the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loans, the Purchase Price that would be payable by each of the applicable mortgage loan sellers for its related promissory note(s) will be equal to its respective percentage interest in such Mortgage Loan as of the Closing Date multiplied by the total Purchase Price for such Mortgage Loan.

 

A “Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan” is a substitute mortgage loan (other than with respect to the Whole Loans, for which no substitution will be permitted) replacing a Mortgage Loan with respect to which a material breach or document defect exists that must, on the date of substitution:

 

(a)   have an outstanding principal balance, after application of all scheduled payments of principal and interest due during or prior to the month of substitution, whether or not received, not in excess of the Stated Principal Balance of the removed Mortgage Loan as of the due date in the calendar month during which the substitution occurs;

 

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(b)   have a Mortgage Rate not less than the Mortgage Rate of the removed Mortgage Loan (determined without regard to any prior modification, waiver or amendment of the terms of the removed Mortgage Loan);

 

(c)   have the same due date and a grace period no longer than that of the removed Mortgage Loan;

 

(d)   accrue interest on the same basis as the removed Mortgage Loan (for example, on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months);

 

(e)   have a remaining term to stated maturity not greater than, and not more than two years less than, the remaining term to stated maturity of the removed Mortgage Loan;

 

(f)     have a then-current loan-to-value ratio equal to or less than the lesser of (i) the loan-to-value ratio for the removed Mortgage Loan as of the Closing Date and (ii) 75%, in each case using a “value” for the Mortgaged Property as determined using an appraisal conducted by an appraiser who is an MAI prepared in accordance with the requirements of the FIRREA;

 

(g)   comply (except in a manner that would not be adverse to the interests of the Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner) as of the date of substitution in all material respects with all of the representations and warranties set forth in the related MLPA;

 

(h)   have an environmental report that indicates no material adverse environmental conditions with respect to the related Mortgaged Property and that will be delivered as a part of the related Mortgage File;

 

(i)     have a then-current debt service coverage ratio at least equal to the greater of (i) the original debt service coverage ratio of the removed Mortgage Loan as of the Closing Date and (ii) 1.25x;

 

(j)     constitute a “qualified replacement mortgage” within the meaning of Code Section 860G(a)(4) as evidenced by an opinion of counsel (provided at the applicable mortgage loan seller’s expense);

 

(k)   not have a maturity date or an amortization period that extends to a date that is after the date two years prior to the Rated Final Distribution Date;

 

(l)     have comparable prepayment restrictions to those of the removed Mortgage Loan;

 

(m)  not be substituted for a removed Mortgage Loan unless the trustee and the certificate administrator have received a Rating Agency Confirmation from each of the Rating Agencies (the cost, if any, of obtaining such Rating Agency Confirmation to be paid by the applicable mortgage loan seller);

 

(n)   have been approved, so long as a Control Termination Event has not occurred and is not continuing and the affected Mortgage Loan is not an applicable Excluded Loan, by the Directing Holder;

 

(o)   prohibit defeasance within two years of the Closing Date;

 

(p)   not be substituted for a removed Mortgage Loan if it would result in the termination of the REMIC status of any Trust REMIC or the grantor trust status of the Grantor Trust or the imposition of tax on any Trust REMIC, the Grantor Trust or the issuing entity other than a tax on income expressly permitted or contemplated to be imposed by the terms of the PSA, as determined by an opinion of counsel;

 

(q)   have an engineering report that indicates no material adverse property condition or deferred maintenance with respect to the related Mortgaged Property that will be delivered as a part of the related servicing file; and

 

(r)    be current in the payment of all scheduled payments of principal and interest then due.

 

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In the event that more than one Mortgage Loan is substituted for a removed Mortgage Loan, then (x) the amounts described in clause (a) are required to be determined on the basis of aggregate principal balances and (y) each such proposed Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan must individually satisfy each of the requirements specified in clauses (b) through (r) of the preceding sentence, except (z) the rates described in clause (b) above and the remaining term to stated maturity referred to in clause (e) above are required to be determined on a weighted average basis, provided that no individual Mortgage Rate (net of the Servicing Fee Rate, the Certificate Administrator/Trustee Fee Rate, the Operating Advisor Fee Rate, the Asset Representations Reviewer Fee Rate and the CREFC® Intellectual Property Royalty License Fee Rate and, in the case of a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, the related primary servicing fee rate) may be lower than the highest fixed Pass-Through Rate (not based on or subject to a cap equal to the WAC Rate) of any class of Principal Balance Certificates having a principal balance then-outstanding. When a Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan is substituted for a removed Mortgage Loan, the applicable mortgage loan seller will be required to certify that the Mortgage Loan meets all of the requirements of the above definition and send the certification to the trustee the certificate administrator and, prior to the occurrence of a Consultation Termination Event, the Directing Holder.

 

The cure, repurchase and substitution obligations or the obligation to pay the Loss of Value Payment described above will constitute the sole remedy available to the Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner in connection with a material breach of any representation or warranty or a material document defect with respect to any Mortgage Loan. None of the depositor, the underwriters, the master servicer, the special servicer, the trustee, the certificate administrator or any other person will be obligated to repurchase or replace any affected Mortgage Loan or make a Loss of Value Payment in connection with a breach of any of the representations and warranties or a document defect if the applicable mortgage loan seller defaults on its obligations to do so. We cannot assure you that a mortgage loan seller will have sufficient assets to repurchase or substitute a Mortgage Loan if required to do so.

 

As stated above, with respect to a Material Defect related to (i) The Grace Building Mortgage Loan (9.2%), each of JPMCB and GACC, and (ii) the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan (6.9%), each of CREFI and GACC, will only be a mortgage loan seller with respect to, and will only be obligated to take the remedial actions described above with respect to, its percentage interest in such Mortgage Loan that it sold to the depositor. It is possible that under certain circumstances only one of the applicable mortgage loan sellers will repurchase, or otherwise comply with any repurchase obligations with respect to, its interest in such Mortgage Loan if there is a Material Defect. If for any reason, one of those mortgage loan sellers repurchases its interest in such Mortgage Loan and the other mortgage loan seller does not, (i) the non-repurchased portion of the Mortgage Loan will be deemed to constitute a “Mortgage Loan” under the PSA, the repurchasing mortgage loan seller’s interest in such Mortgage Loan will be deemed to constitute a “Non-Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan” with respect such Mortgage Loan, (ii) the related Whole Loan will continue to be serviced and administered under the related Non-Serviced PSA and the related Intercreditor Agreement, (iii) all amounts applied in respect of interest, principal and yield maintenance premiums in respect of the related Whole Loan from time to time will be allocated pursuant to the related Intercreditor Agreement between the issuing entity, the repurchasing mortgage loan seller and the other related Companion Loan Holders and (iv) the repurchasing mortgage loan seller will be entitled to receive remittances of allocated collections monthly to the same extent as any other related Companion Loan Holder.

 

Dispute Resolution Provisions

 

Each mortgage loan seller will be subject to the dispute resolution provisions described under “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Dispute Resolution Provisions” to the extent those provisions are triggered with respect to any mortgage loan sold to the depositor by the related mortgage loan seller and will be obligated under the related MLPA to comply with all applicable provisions and to take part in any mediation or arbitration proceedings that may result.

 

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Asset Review Obligations

 

Each mortgage loan seller will be obligated to perform its obligations described under “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—The Asset Representations Reviewer—Asset Review” relating to any Asset Reviews performed by the asset representations reviewer, and each mortgage loan seller will have the rights described under that heading.

 

Pooling and Servicing Agreement

 

General

 

The servicing and administration of the Mortgage Loans (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan), any related Serviced Companion Loans and any related REO Properties (including any interest of the holder of any Companion Loan in the REO Property acquired with respect to any Serviced Whole Loan) will be governed by the PSA and any related Co-Lender Agreement.

 

Each Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, any related Non-Serviced Companion Loans and any related REO Properties (including the issuing entity’s interest in any REO Property acquired with respect to any Non-Serviced Whole Loan) will be serviced by the related Non-Serviced Master Servicer and the related Non-Serviced Special Servicer under the related Non-Serviced PSA in accordance with such Non-Serviced PSA and the related Co-Lender Agreement. Unless otherwise specifically stated and except where the context otherwise indicates (such as with respect to P&I Advances), discussions in this section or in any other section of this prospectus regarding the servicing and administration of the Mortgage Loans should be deemed to include the servicing and administration of any related Serviced Companion Loans but do not include any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, any related Non-Serviced Companion Loan and any related REO Property.

 

The following summaries describe certain provisions of the PSA relating to the servicing and administration of the Mortgage Loans (excluding any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan), any related Companion Loans and any related REO Properties. In the case of the Serviced Whole Loans, certain provisions of the related Co-Lender Agreement are described under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans”.

 

Certain provisions of each Non-Serviced PSA relating to the servicing and administration of the related Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, the related Non-Serviced Companion Loan and the related REO Properties and the related Co-Lender Agreement are summarized under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans” and “—Servicing of the Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans” below.

 

As to particular servicing matters, the discussion under this heading “Pooling and Servicing Agreement” is applicable with respect to the Servicing Shift Whole Loans only while the PSA governs the servicing of such Servicing Shift Whole Loan. As described in “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to Conflicts of Interest—The Servicing of the Servicing Shift Whole Loans Will Shift to Other Servicers”, on or after the related Servicing Shift Securitization Date, the related Servicing Shift Whole Loan will be serviced pursuant to the related Servicing Shift PSA, and the provisions of such Servicing Shift PSA may be different than the terms of the PSA, although such Servicing Shift Whole Loan will still need to be serviced in compliance with the requirements of the related Co-Lender Agreement, as described in “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—The Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loans” and “—The Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loans”.

 

The PSA does not include an obligation for any party of the PSA to advise a Certificateholder or the RR Interest Owner with respect to its rights and protections relative to the issuing entity.

 

Assignment of the Mortgage Loans

 

The depositor will purchase the Mortgage Loans to be included in the issuing entity on or before the Closing Date from each of the mortgage loan sellers pursuant to separate MLPAs. See “Transaction

 

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Parties—The Sponsors and Mortgage Loan Sellers” and “Description of the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreements”.

 

On the Closing Date, the depositor will sell, transfer or otherwise convey, assign or cause the assignment of the Mortgage Loans, without recourse, together with the depositor’s rights and remedies against the mortgage loan sellers under the MLPAs, to the trustee, for the benefit of the holders of the certificates and the RR Interest Owner. On or prior to the Closing Date, the depositor will require each mortgage loan seller to deliver to the certificate administrator, in its capacity as custodian, the Mortgage Notes and certain other documents and instruments with respect to each Mortgage Loan (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) or Serviced Whole Loan. The custodian will hold such documents in trust for the benefit of the holders of the certificates and the RR Interest Owner. The custodian is obligated to review certain documents for each Mortgage Loan within 60 days of the Closing Date and report any missing documents or certain types of document defects to the parties to the PSA and the Directing Holder (so long as no Consultation Termination Event is continuing and other than in respect of any applicable Excluded Loan) and the mortgage loan seller.

 

In addition, pursuant to the related MLPA, each mortgage loan seller will be required to deliver (or cause to be delivered) an electronic copy of the Diligence Files for each of its Mortgage Loans within 60 days after the Closing Date to the depositor by uploading such Diligence Files to the designated Intralinks website, and the depositor will deliver to the certificate administrator an electronic copy of such Diligence Files to be posted to the secure data room.

 

Pursuant to the PSA, the depositor will assign to the trustee for the benefit of Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner the representations and warranties made by the mortgage loan sellers to the depositor in the MLPAs and any rights and remedies that the depositor has against the mortgage loan sellers under the MLPAs with respect to any Material Defect. See “—Enforcement of Mortgage Loan Seller’s Obligations Under the MLPA” below and “Description of the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreements”.

 

Servicing Standard

 

The master servicer and the special servicer will each be required to diligently service and administer the Mortgage Loans (excluding any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan), any related Serviced Companion Loans and the related REO Properties (other than any REO Property related to a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan), for which it is responsible in accordance with applicable law, the terms of the PSA, the Mortgage Loan documents, and the related Co-Lender Agreements and, to the extent consistent with the foregoing, in accordance with the higher of the following standards of care:

 

(1)       the same manner in which, and with the same care, skill, prudence and diligence with which the master servicer or the special servicer, as the case may be, services and administers similar mortgage loans for other third-party portfolios, and

 

(2)       the same care, skill, prudence and diligence with which the master servicer or the special servicer, as the case may be, services and administers similar mortgage loans owned by the master servicer or the special servicer,

 

as the case may be, with a view to: (A) the timely recovery of all payments or principal and interest under the Mortgage Loans or Serviced Whole Loans or (B) in the case of a Specially Serviced Loan or an REO Property, the maximization of timely recovery of principal and interest on a net present value basis on the Mortgage Loans and any related Serviced Companion Loans, and the best interests of the issuing entity and the Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner (as a collective whole as if such Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner constituted a single lender) (and, in the case of any Whole Loan, the best interests of the issuing entity, the Certificateholders, the RR Interest Owner and the holder of any related Companion Loan (as a collective whole as if such Certificateholders, the RR Interest Owner and the holder or holders of any related Companion Loan constituted a single lender), taking into account the pari passu or subordinate nature of any related Companion Loan) as determined by the master servicer or the special servicer, as the case may be, in its reasonable judgment, in either case giving due consideration to the

 

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customary and usual standards of practice of prudent, institutional commercial and multifamily mortgage loan servicers, but without regard to any conflict of interest arising from:

 

(A)   any relationship that the master servicer or the special servicer, as the case may be, or any of their respective affiliates, as the case may be, may have with any of the underlying borrowers, the sponsors, the mortgage loan sellers, the originators, any party to the PSA or any affiliate of the foregoing;

 

(B)   the ownership of any certificate (or any interest in any Companion Loan, mezzanine loan or subordinate debt relating to a Mortgage Loan) by the master servicer or the special servicer, as the case may be, or any of their respective affiliates;

 

(C)   the obligation, if any, of the master servicer to make Advances;

 

(D)   the right of the master servicer or the special servicer, as the case may be, or any of its affiliates to receive compensation or reimbursement of costs under the PSA generally or with respect to any particular transaction;

 

(E)   the ownership, servicing or management for others of (i) any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan and any related Non-Serviced Companion Loan or (ii) any other mortgage loans, subordinate debt, mezzanine loans or properties not covered by the PSA or held by the issuing entity by the master servicer or special servicer, as the case may be, or any of its affiliates;

 

(F)   any debt that the master servicer or the special servicer, as the case may be, or any of its affiliates, has extended to any underlying borrower or an affiliate of any borrower (including, without limitation, any mezzanine financing);

 

(G)  any option to purchase any Mortgage Loan or any related Companion Loan the master servicer or special servicer, as the case may be, or any of their affiliates, may have; and

 

(H)   any obligation of the master servicer, the special servicer, or one of their respective affiliates, to repurchase or substitute for a Mortgage Loan as a mortgage loan seller (if the master servicer or the special servicer or any of their respective affiliates is a mortgage loan seller) (the foregoing, collectively referred to as the “Servicing Standard”).

 

All net present value calculations and determinations made under the PSA with respect to any Mortgage Loan, Mortgaged Property or REO Property (including for purposes of the definition of “Servicing Standard” set forth above) will be made in accordance with the Mortgage Loan documents or, in the event the Mortgage Loan documents are silent, by using a discount rate (i) for principal and interest payments on the Mortgage Loan or Serviced Companion Loan or sale of a Defaulted Loan, the highest of (1) the rate determined by the master servicer or special servicer, as applicable, that approximates the market rate that would be obtainable by the related borrower on similar non-defaulted debt of the related borrower as of such date of determination, (2) the Mortgage Rate and (3) the yield on 10-year U.S. treasuries as of such date of determination and (ii) for all other cash flows, including property cash flow, the “discount rate” set forth in the most recent appraisal (or updated appraisal) of the related Mortgaged Property.

 

In the case of any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, the master servicer and the special servicer will be required to act in accordance with the Servicing Standard with respect to any action required to be taken regarding such Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan pursuant to their respective obligations under the PSA.

 

Subservicing

 

The master servicer may delegate and/or assign some or all of their respective servicing obligations and duties with respect to some or all of the Mortgage Loans (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) and any Serviced Companion Loan to one or more third-party sub-servicers provided that the master servicer will remain obligated under the PSA. A sub-servicer may be an affiliate of the depositor, the master servicer or the special servicer.

 

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Each sub-servicing agreement between the master servicer and a sub-servicer (a “Sub-Servicing Agreement”) will generally be required to provide that (i) if for any reason the master servicer is no longer acting in that capacity (including, without limitation, by reason of a Servicer Termination Event), the trustee or any successor master servicer may assume or terminate such party’s rights and obligations under such Sub-Servicing Agreement and (ii) the sub-servicer will be in default under such Sub-Servicing Agreement and such Sub-Servicing Agreement will be terminated (following the expiration of any applicable grace period) if the sub-servicer fails (A) to deliver by the due date any Exchange Act reporting items required to be delivered to the master servicer pursuant to the PSA or such Sub-Servicing Agreement or to the master servicer under any other pooling and servicing agreement that the depositor is a party to, (B) to perform in any material respect any of its covenants or obligations contained in such Sub-Servicing Agreement regarding creating, obtaining or delivering any Exchange Act reporting items required in order for any party to the PSA to perform its obligations under the PSA or under the Exchange Act reporting requirements of any other pooling and servicing agreement that the depositor is a party to or (C) to perform other covenants and obligations set forth in such Sub-Servicing Agreement in accordance with the terms of such Sub-Servicing Agreement. The master servicer will be required to monitor the performance of sub-servicers retained by it and will have the right to remove a sub-servicer retained by it (other than any sub-servicer retained by it at the request of a mortgage loan seller, which is only removable for cause) at any time it considers removal to be in the best interests of Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner. However, no sub-servicer will be permitted under any Sub-Servicing Agreement to make material servicing decisions, such as loan modifications or determinations as to the manner or timing of enforcing remedies under the Mortgage Loan documents, without the consent of the master servicer. The master servicer’s consent may also be required for certain other servicing decisions as provided in the related Sub-Servicing Agreement.

 

Generally, the master servicer will be solely liable for all fees owed by it to any sub-servicer retained by the master servicer, without regard to whether the master servicer’s compensation pursuant to the PSA is sufficient to pay those fees. Each sub-servicer will be required to be reimbursed by the master servicer for certain expenditures which such sub-servicer makes, generally to the same extent the master servicer would be reimbursed under the PSA.

 

Advances

 

P&I Advances

 

On the business day immediately preceding each Distribution Date (the “Master Servicer Remittance Date”), except as otherwise described below, the master servicer will be obligated, unless determined to be nonrecoverable as described below, to make advances (each, a “P&I Advance”) out of its own funds or, subject to the replacement of those funds as provided in the PSA, certain funds held in the Collection Account that are not required to be part of the Aggregate Available Funds for that Distribution Date, in an amount equal to (but subject to reduction as described below) the aggregate of:

 

(1)       all Periodic Payments (other than balloon payments) (net of any applicable Servicing Fees) that were due on the Mortgage Loans (including any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans) and any REO Loan (other than any portion of an REO Loan related to a Companion Loan) during the related Collection Period and not received as of the business day preceding the Master Servicer Remittance Date; and

 

(2)       in the case of each Mortgage Loan delinquent in respect of its balloon payment as of the Master Servicer Remittance Date (including any REO Loan (other than any portion of an REO Loan related to a Companion Loan) as to which the balloon payment would have been past due), an amount equal to its Assumed Scheduled Payment.

 

The master servicer’s obligations to make P&I Advances in respect of any Mortgage Loan (including any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) or REO Loan (other than any portion of an REO Loan related to a Companion Loan) will continue, except if a determination as to non-recoverability is made, through and up to liquidation of the Mortgage Loan or disposition of the REO Property, as the case may be. However, no interest will accrue on any P&I Advance made with respect to a Mortgage Loan unless the related Periodic Payment is received after the related Due Date has passed and any applicable grace period has expired or

 

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if the related Periodic Payment is received after the Determination Date but on or prior to the Master Servicer Remittance Date. To the extent that the master servicer fails to make a P&I Advance that it is required to make under the PSA, the trustee will be required to make the required P&I Advance in accordance with the terms of the PSA.

 

If an Appraisal Reduction Amount has been assessed with respect to any Mortgage Loan (or, in the case of any Non-Serviced Whole Loan, an appraisal reduction has been made in accordance with the related Non-Serviced PSA and the master servicer has notice of such appraisal reduction amount), then the interest portion of any P&I Advance in respect of that Mortgage Loan for the related Distribution Date will be reduced (there will be no reduction in the principal portion, if any, of such P&I Advance) to equal the product of (x) the amount of the interest portion of the P&I Advance for that Mortgage Loan for the related Distribution Date without regard to this sentence, and (y) a fraction, expressed as a percentage, the numerator of which is equal to the Stated Principal Balance of that Mortgage Loan immediately prior to the related Distribution Date, net of the related Appraisal Reduction Amount (or, in the case of any Whole Loan, the portion of such Appraisal Reduction Amount allocated to the related Mortgage Loan), if any, and the denominator of which is equal to the Stated Principal Balance of that Mortgage Loan immediately prior to the related Distribution Date.

 

Neither the master servicer nor the trustee will make or be permitted to make a P&I Advance for balloon payments, default interest, late payment charges, yield maintenance charges or prepayment premiums, or Excess Interest or with respect to any Companion Loan.

 

Advances are intended to maintain a regular flow of scheduled interest and principal payments to holders of the class or classes of certificates entitled thereto, and are not credit support for the certificates and will not act to guarantee or insure against losses on the mortgage loans or otherwise.

 

Property Protection Advances

 

In addition to P&I Advances, except as otherwise described under “—Recovery of Advances” below and except in certain limited circumstances described below, the master servicer will also be obligated (subject to the limitations described in this prospectus), to make advances (“Property Protection Advances” and, collectively with P&I Advances, “Advances”) in connection with the servicing and administration of any Mortgage Loan (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) and related Companion Loan, as applicable, in respect of which a default, delinquency or other unanticipated event has occurred or is reasonably foreseeable, or, in connection with the servicing and administration of any Mortgaged Property or REO Property, in order to pay delinquent real estate taxes, assessments and hazard insurance premiums and to cover other similar costs and expenses necessary to preserve the priority of or enforce the related Mortgage Loan documents or to protect, lease, manage and maintain the related Mortgaged Property. To the extent that the master servicer fails to make a Property Protection Advance that it is required to make under the PSA and the trustee has received notice or otherwise has actual knowledge of this failure, the trustee will be required to make the required Property Protection Advance in accordance with the terms of the PSA.

 

However, none of the master servicer, the special servicer or the trustee will make or be permitted to make any Property Protection Advance in connection with the exercise of any cure rights or purchase rights granted to the holder of a Serviced Companion Loan under the related Co-Lender Agreement or the PSA.

 

The special servicer will have no obligation to make any Property Protection Advances. However, in an urgent or emergency situation requiring the making of a Property Protection Advance, the special servicer may make such Property Protection Advance, and the master servicer will be required to reimburse the special servicer for such Advance (with interest on that Advance) within a specified number of days as set forth in the PSA, unless such Advance is determined to be nonrecoverable by the master servicer in its reasonable judgment (in which case it will be reimbursed out of the collection account). Once the special servicer is reimbursed, the master servicer will be deemed to have made the special servicer’s Property Protection Advance as of the date made by the special servicer, and will be entitled to reimbursement with interest on that Advance in accordance with the terms of the PSA.

 

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No Property Protection Advances will be made with respect to any Serviced Whole Loan if the related Mortgage Loan is no longer held by the issuing entity or if such Serviced Whole Loan is no longer serviced under the PSA and no Property Protection Advances will be made for any Non-Serviced Whole Loan under the PSA. Any requirement of the master servicer or the trustee to make an Advance in the PSA is intended solely to provide liquidity for the benefit of the Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner and not as credit support or otherwise to impose on any such person the risk of loss with respect to one or more Mortgage Loans or any related Companion Loan.

 

The master servicer will also be obligated to make Property Protection Advances with respect to Serviced Whole Loans. With respect to any Non-Serviced Whole Loan, the applicable servicer under the related Non-Serviced PSA will be obligated to make property protection advances with respect to such Non-Serviced Whole Loan. See “—Servicing of the Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans” below and “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans”.

 

Nonrecoverable Advances

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, none of the master servicer, the special servicer or the trustee will be obligated to make any Advance that it determines in its reasonable judgment would, if made, not be recoverable (including recovery of interest on the Advance) out of Related Proceeds (a “Nonrecoverable Advance”). In addition, the special servicer may, at its option, make a determination in accordance with the Servicing Standard that any P&I Advance or Property Protection Advance, if made, would be a Nonrecoverable Advance, and if it makes such a determination, must deliver to the master servicer (and, with respect to a Serviced Whole Loan, to any master servicer or special servicer under the pooling and servicing agreement governing any securitization trust into which the related Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan is deposited, and, with respect to any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, the related master servicer under the related Non-Serviced PSA), the certificate administrator, the trustee, the operating advisor and the 17g-5 Information Provider notice of such determination, which determination will be binding upon the master servicer and the trustee. No special servicer will have any obligation to make an affirmative determination that any P&I Advance or Property Protection Advance is, or would be, recoverable; however, if the special servicer makes any such determination, such determination will not be binding upon the master servicer or the trustee. In the absence of a determination by the special servicer that such an Advance is non-recoverable, each such decision will remain with the master servicer or the trustee, as applicable. If the special servicer makes a determination that only a portion, and not all, of any previously made or proposed P&I Advance or Property Protection Advance is non-recoverable, the master servicer and the trustee will have the right to make its own subsequent determination that any remaining portion of any such previously made or proposed P&I Advance or Property Protection Advance is non-recoverable.

 

In making such non-recoverability determination, each person will be entitled to consider (among other things): (a) the obligations of the borrower under the terms of the related Mortgage Loan or Companion Loan, as applicable, as it may have been modified, (b) the related Mortgaged Properties in their “as-is” or then-current conditions and occupancies, as modified by such party’s assumptions regarding the possibility and effects of future adverse change with respect to such Mortgaged Properties, (c) estimated future expenses and (d) estimated timing of recoveries, and will be entitled to give due regard to the existence of any Nonrecoverable Advances which, at the time of such consideration, the recovery of which are being deferred or delayed by the master servicer or the trustee, in light of the fact that Related Proceeds are a source of recovery not only for the Advance under consideration but also a potential source of recovery for such delayed or deferred Advance. In addition, any such person may update or change its recoverability determinations (but not reverse any other person’s determination that an Advance is non-recoverable) at any time and may obtain, promptly upon request, from the special servicer at the expense of the issuing entity any analysis, appraisals or market value estimates or other information for such purposes. Absent bad faith, any non-recoverability determination described in this paragraph will be conclusive and binding on the Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner, and will be binding upon, the master servicer and the trustee. Nonrecoverable Advances will represent a portion of the losses to be borne by the Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner.

 

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With respect to any Non-Serviced Whole Loan, if any servicer under the related Non-Serviced PSA determines that a principal and interest advance with respect to the related Non-Serviced Companion Loan, if made, would be non-recoverable, such determination will not be binding on the master servicer and the trustee as it relates to any proposed P&I Advance with respect to the related Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan; provided, however, the master servicer and the trustee may rely on the non-recoverability determination of the other master servicer or other trustee under the related Non-Serviced PSA. Similarly, with respect to any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, if the master servicer or the special servicer determines that any P&I Advance with respect to such Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, if made, would be non-recoverable, such determination will not be binding on the related master servicer and related trustee under the related Non-Serviced PSA as such determination relates to any proposed P&I Advance with respect to any related Non-Serviced Companion Loan (unless the related Non-Serviced PSA provides otherwise); provided, however, the other master servicer and other trustee under the related Non-Serviced PSA may rely on the non-recoverability determination of the master servicer or the trustee.

 

Recovery of Advances

 

The master servicer, the special servicer or the trustee, as applicable, will be entitled to recover (a) any Property Protection Advance made out of its own funds from any amounts collected in respect of a Mortgage Loan (or, consistent with the related Co-Lender Agreement, a Serviced Whole Loan) or REO Loan as to which such Property Protection Advance was made, and (b) any P&I Advance made out of its own funds from any amounts collected in respect of a Mortgage Loan or REO Loan as to which such P&I Advance was made, whether in the form of late payments, insurance and condemnation proceeds, liquidation proceeds or otherwise from the related Mortgage Loan (“Related Proceeds”). Each of the master servicer, the special servicer and the trustee will be entitled to recover any Advance by it that it subsequently determines to be a Nonrecoverable Advance out of general collections relating to the Mortgage Loans in the Mortgage Pool on deposit in the Collection Account (first from principal collections and then from any other collections). Amounts payable in respect of each Serviced Companion Loan pursuant to the related Co-Lender Agreement will not be available for distributions on the certificates or for the reimbursement of Nonrecoverable Advances that are P&I Advances of principal or interest with respect to the related Mortgage Loan. However, amounts payable in respect of each Serviced Companion Loan will be available, in accordance with the PSA and related Co-Lender Agreement, for the reimbursement of any Property Protection Advances with respect to the related Serviced Whole Loan. Notwithstanding the above, with respect to a Property Protection Advance on a Serviced Whole Loan the master servicer will be entitled to reimbursement first, out of amounts allocable to any Subordinate Companion Loan(s), then, from amounts that would have been allocable to the holder of the related Mortgage Loan and any related Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan, on a pro rata basis (based on each such loan’s outstanding principal balance), and then, if the Property Protection Advance is a Nonrecoverable Advance, from general collections of the issuing entity; provided that the master servicer will be required, after receiving payment from amounts on deposit in the Collection Account, if any, to (i) promptly notify the holder of any related Companion Loan and (ii) use commercially reasonable efforts to exercise on behalf of the issuing entity the rights of the issuing entity under the related Co-Lender Agreement to obtain reimbursement for a pro rata portion of such amount allocable to any related Pari Passu Companion Loans from the holders of such Companion Loans.

 

If the funds in the Collection Account relating to the Mortgage Loans allocable to principal on the Mortgage Loans are insufficient to fully reimburse the party entitled to reimbursement, then such party as an accommodation may elect, on a monthly basis, at its sole option and discretion to defer reimbursement of the portion that exceeds such amount allocable to principal (in which case interest will continue to accrue on the unreimbursed portion of the advance) for a time as required to reimburse the excess portion from principal for a consecutive period up to 12 months (provided that, with respect to any Mortgage Loan other than an applicable Excluded Loan, any such deferral exceeding 6 months will require, prior to the occurrence and continuance of any Control Termination Event, the consent of the Directing Holder) and any election to so defer will be deemed to be in accordance with the Servicing Standard; provided that no such deferral may occur at any time to the extent that amounts otherwise distributable as principal are available for such reimbursement.

 

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In connection with a potential election by the master servicer or the trustee to refrain from the reimbursement of all or a portion of a particular Nonrecoverable Advance during the one month collection period ending on the related Determination Date for any Distribution Date, the master servicer or the trustee will be authorized to wait for principal collections on the Mortgage Loans to be received until the end of such collection period before making its determination of whether to refrain from the reimbursement of all or a portion of a particular Nonrecoverable Advance; provided, however, that if, at any time the master servicer or the trustee, as applicable, elects, in its sole discretion, not to refrain from obtaining such reimbursement or otherwise determines that the reimbursement of a Nonrecoverable Advance during a one month collection period will exceed the full amount of the principal portion of general collections deposited in the Collection Account for such Distribution Date, then the master servicer or the trustee, as applicable, will be required to use its reasonable efforts to give the 17g-5 Information Provider 15 days’ notice of such determination for posting on the 17g-5 Information Provider’s website, unless extraordinary circumstances make such notice impractical, and thereafter will be required to deliver copies of such notice to the 17g-5 Information Provider as soon as practical. Notwithstanding the foregoing, failure to give such notice will in no way affect the master servicer’s or the trustee’s election whether to refrain from obtaining such reimbursement.

 

Each of the master servicer, the special servicer and the trustee will be entitled to recover any Advance that is outstanding at the time that a Mortgage Loan is modified but is not repaid in full by the borrower in connection with such modification but becomes an obligation of the borrower to pay such amounts in the future (such Advance, together with interest on that Advance, a “Workout-Delayed Reimbursement Amount”) out of principal collections on the Mortgage Loans in the Collection Account.

 

Any amount that constitutes all or a portion of any Workout-Delayed Reimbursement Amount may in the future be determined to constitute a Nonrecoverable Advance and thereafter will be recoverable as any other Nonrecoverable Advance.

 

In connection with its recovery of any Advance, each of the master servicer, the special servicer and the trustee will be entitled to be paid, out of any amounts relating to the Mortgage Loans then on deposit in the Collection Account, interest at the Prime Rate, compounded annually (the “Reimbursement Rate”) accrued on the amount of the Advance from the date made to, but not including, the date of reimbursement. Neither the master servicer nor the trustee will be entitled to interest on P&I Advances that accrues before the related due date has passed and any applicable grace period has expired. The “Prime Rate” will be the prime rate, for any day, set forth in The Wall Street Journal, New York edition.

 

See “—Servicing of the Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans” for reimbursements of property protection advances made in respect of each Non-Serviced Whole Loan under the related Non-Serviced PSA.

 

Accounts

 

The master servicer is required to establish and maintain, or cause to be established and maintained, one or more accounts and subaccounts (collectively, the “Collection Account”) in its own name on behalf of the trustee and for the benefit of the Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner. The master servicer is required to deposit in the Collection Account (and in no event later than the 2nd business day following receipt of properly identified and available funds) all payments and collections due after the Cut-off Date and other amounts received or advanced with respect to the Mortgage Loans (including, without limitation, all proceeds (the “Insurance and Condemnation Proceeds”) received under any hazard, title or other insurance policy that provides coverage with respect to a Mortgaged Property or the related Mortgage Loan or in connection with the full or partial condemnation of a Mortgaged Property (other than proceeds applied to the restoration of the Mortgaged Property or released to the related borrower in accordance with the Servicing Standard (or, if applicable, the special servicer) and/or the terms and conditions of the related Mortgage) and all other amounts received and retained in connection with the liquidation of any Mortgage Loan that is defaulted and any related defaulted Companion Loans or property acquired by foreclosure or otherwise (the “Liquidation Proceeds”)) together with the net operating income (less reasonable reserves for future expenses) derived from the operation of any REO Properties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the collections on the Whole Loans deposited into the Collection Account will be limited to the portion of such

 

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amounts that are payable to the holder of the related Mortgage Loan pursuant to the related Co-Lender Agreement.

 

The master servicer will also be required to establish and maintain a segregated custodial account (the “Serviced Whole Loan Custodial Account”) with respect to each Serviced Whole Loan, which may be a sub-account of the Collection Account, and deposit amounts collected in respect of each Serviced Whole Loan in the related Serviced Whole Loan Custodial Account. The issuing entity will only be entitled to amounts on deposit in a Serviced Whole Loan Custodial Account to the extent these funds are not otherwise payable to the holder of a related Serviced Companion Loan or payable or reimbursable to any party to the PSA. Any amounts in a Serviced Whole Loan Custodial Account to which the issuing entity is entitled will be transferred on a monthly basis to the Collection Account.

 

With respect to each Distribution Date, on the related Master Servicer Remittance Date, the master servicer will be required to disburse from the Collection Account and remit to the certificate administrator for deposit into the Lower-Tier REMIC Distribution Account in respect of the related Mortgage Loans, to the extent of funds on deposit in the Collection Account, the Aggregate Available Funds for such Distribution Date and any yield maintenance charges or prepayment premiums received as of the related Determination Date. The certificate administrator is required to establish and maintain various accounts, including a “Lower-Tier REMIC Distribution Account”, and an “Upper-Tier REMIC Distribution Account”, each of which may be sub-accounts of a single account (collectively, the “Distribution Accounts”), in its own name on behalf of the trustee and for the benefit of the Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner.

 

On each Distribution Date, the certificate administrator is required to apply amounts on deposit in the Upper-Tier REMIC Distribution Account (which will include all funds that were remitted by the master servicer from the Collection Account), plus, among other things, any related P&I Advances less amounts, if any, distributable to the Class R certificates as set forth in the PSA generally to make distributions of interest and principal from (i) Non-VRR Available Funds to the holders of the Non-VRR Certificates and (ii) VRR Available Funds to the VRR Interest Owners, as described under “Description of the Certificates—Distributions” and “Credit Risk Retention—The VRR Interest”.

 

The certificate administrator is also required to establish and maintain an account (the “Interest Reserve Account”) which may be a sub-account of the Distribution Account, in its own name on behalf of the trustee for the benefit of the Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner. On the Master Servicer Remittance Date occurring each February and on any Master Servicer Remittance Date occurring in any January which occurs in a year that is not a leap year (in each case, unless the related Distribution Date is the final Distribution Date), the certificate administrator will be required to deposit amounts remitted by the master servicer or P&I Advances made on the related Mortgage Loans into the Interest Reserve Account during the related interest period, in respect of the Mortgage Loans that accrue interest on an Actual/360 Basis (collectively, the “Actual/360 Loans”), in an amount equal to one day’s interest at the Net Mortgage Rate for each such Actual/360 Loan on its Stated Principal Balance and as of the Distribution Date in the month preceding the month in which the Master Servicer Remittance Date occurs, to the extent a Periodic Payment or P&I Advance or other deposit is made in respect of the Mortgage Loans (all amounts so deposited in any consecutive January (if applicable) and February, “Withheld Amounts”). On the Master Servicer Remittance Date occurring each March (or February, if the related Distribution Date is the final Distribution Date), the certificate administrator will be required to withdraw from the Interest Reserve Account an amount equal to the Withheld Amounts from the preceding January (if applicable) and February, if any, and deposit that amount into the Lower-Tier REMIC Distribution Account.

 

The certificate administrator is also required to establish and maintain an account (the “Excess Interest Distribution Account”), which may be a sub-account of the Distribution Account, in the name of the trustee for the benefit of the holders of the Class S certificates and the VRR Interest Owners. Prior to the applicable Distribution Date, the master servicer is required to remit to the certificate administrator for deposit into the Excess Interest Distribution Account an amount equal to the Excess Interest received by the master servicer on or prior to the related Determination Date.

 

The certificate administrator may be required to establish and maintain accounts (the “Non-VRR Gain-on-Sale Reserve Account” and the “VRR Interest Gain-on-Sale Reserve Account”), each of which

 

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may be a sub-account of the Distribution Account, in its own name on behalf of the trustee for the benefit of the holders of the Non-VRR Certificates and the VRR Interest Owners, respectively. To the extent that any gains are realized on sales of Mortgaged Properties (or, with respect to any Whole Loan, the portion of such amounts that are payable on the related Mortgage Loan pursuant to the related Co-Lender Agreement), such gains will be deposited (i) into the Non-VRR Gain-on-Sale Reserve Account in an amount equal to the Non-VRR Percentage multiplied by such gains and (ii) into the VRR Interest Gain-on-Sale Reserve Account in an amount equal to the VRR Percentage multiplied by such gains.

 

Amounts in the Non-VRR Gain-on-Sale Reserve Account will be applied on each Distribution Date to reimburse the Principal Balance Certificates up to an amount equal to all Non-VRR Realized Losses, if any, previously deemed allocated to them and unreimbursed after application of the Non-VRR Available Funds for such Distribution Date, and amounts in the VRR Interest Gain-on-Sale Reserve Account will be applied on each Distribution Date to reimburse the VRR Interest Owners up to an amount equal to all VRR Realized Losses, if any, previously deemed allocated to the VRR Interest and unreimbursed after application of the VRR Available Funds for such Distribution Date. To the extent not so applied, such gains will be held and applied to offset future Realized Losses, if any (as determined by the special servicer). Upon termination of the issuing entity, any remaining amounts in the Non-VRR Gain-on-Sale Reserve Account and the VRR Interest Gain-on-Sale Reserve Account will be distributed on the Class R certificates.

 

Other accounts to be established pursuant to the PSA are one or more segregated custodial accounts (the “REO Account”) for collections from REO Properties. Each REO Account will be maintained by the special servicer in its own name on behalf of the trustee and for the benefit of the Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner.

 

The Collection Account, the Serviced Whole Loan Custodial Account, the Distribution Accounts, the Interest Reserve Account, the Excess Interest Distribution Account, the Non-VRR Gain-on-Sale Reserve Account, the VRR Interest Gain-on-Sale Reserve Account, and the REO Account are collectively referred to as the “Securitization Accounts” (but with respect to any Whole Loan, only to the extent of the issuing entity’s interest in the Whole Loan). Each of the foregoing accounts will be held at a depository institution or trust company meeting the requirements of the PSA.

 

Amounts on deposit in the foregoing accounts may be invested in certain United States government securities and other investments meeting the requirements of the PSA (“Permitted Investments”). Interest or other income earned on funds in the accounts maintained by the master servicer, the certificate administrator or the special servicer, as the case may be, will be payable to such person as additional compensation, and such person will be required to bear any losses resulting from their investment of such funds.

 

Withdrawals from the Collection Account

 

The master servicer may, from time to time, make withdrawals from the Collection Account (or the applicable subaccount of the Collection Account, exclusive of the Serviced Whole Loan Custodial Account that may be a subaccount of the Collection Account) for any of the following purposes, in each case only to the extent permitted under the PSA and with respect to the Serviced Whole Loan, subject to the terms of the related Co-Lender Agreement, without duplication (the order set forth below not constituting an order of priority for such withdrawals):

 

(i)    to remit on each Master Servicer Remittance Date (A) to the certificate administrator for deposit into the Lower-Tier REMIC Distribution Account certain portions of the Aggregate Available Funds and any prepayment premiums or yield maintenance charges attributable to the Mortgage Loans on the related Distribution Date, (B) to the certificate administrator for deposit into the Interest Reserve Account an amount required to be withheld as described above under “—Accounts”, or (C) to the certificate administrator for deposit into the Excess Interest Distribution Account an amount equal to the Excess Interest received in the applicable one-month period ending on the related Determination Date, if any;

 

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(ii)    to pay or reimburse the master servicer, the special servicer and the trustee, as applicable, pursuant to the terms of the PSA for Advances made by any of them and interest on Advances (the master servicer’s, the special servicer’s or the trustee’s respective right, as applicable, to reimbursement for items described in this clause (ii) being limited as described above under “—Advances”) (provided that with respect to each Serviced Whole Loan, such reimbursements are subject to the terms of the related Co-Lender Agreement);

 

(iii)    to pay to the master servicer and the special servicer, as compensation, the aggregate unpaid servicing compensation;

 

(iv)    to pay to the operating advisor the Operating Advisor Consulting Fee (but only to the extent actually received from the related borrower) or the Operating Advisor Fee;

 

(v)    to pay to the asset representations reviewer the Asset Representations Reviewer Fee and any unpaid Asset Representations Reviewer Asset Review Fee to the extent payable as a trust fund expense;

 

(vi)    to reimburse the trustee, the special servicer and the master servicer, as applicable, for certain Nonrecoverable Advances or Workout-Delayed Reimbursement Amounts;

 

(vii)    to reimburse the master servicer, the special servicer or the trustee, as applicable, for any unreimbursed expenses reasonably incurred with respect to each related Mortgage Loan that has been repurchased or substituted by such person pursuant to the PSA or otherwise;

 

(viii)    to reimburse the master servicer, the special servicer, the asset representations reviewer or the trustee for any unreimbursed expenses reasonably incurred by such person in connection with the enforcement of the applicable mortgage loan seller’s obligations under the applicable section of the related MLPA;

 

(ix)    to pay for any unpaid costs and expenses incurred by the issuing entity;

 

(x)    to pay the master servicer and the special servicer, as applicable, as additional servicing compensation, (A) interest and investment income earned in respect of amounts relating to the issuing entity held in the Collection Account and the Serviced Whole Loan Custodial Account (but only to the extent of the net investment earnings during the applicable one month period ending on the related Distribution Date), (B) certain penalty charges and default interest and (C) the difference, if positive, between Prepayment Interest Excess and Prepayment Interest Shortfalls collected on the Mortgage Loans (other than the Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans) and any Serviced Companion Loan, during the related Collection Period to the extent not required to be paid as Compensating Interest Payments;

 

(xi)    to recoup any amounts deposited in the Collection Account in error;

 

(xii)    to the extent not reimbursed or paid pursuant to any of the above clauses, (A) to reimburse or pay the master servicer, the special servicer, the operating advisor, the asset representations reviewer, the depositor or any of their respective directors, officers, members, managers, employees and agents, unpaid additional expenses of the issuing entity and certain other unreimbursed expenses incurred by such person pursuant to and to the extent reimbursable under the PSA and to satisfy any indemnification obligations of the issuing entity under the PSA and (B) to reimburse or pay any party to the PSA any unpaid expenses specifically reimbursable from the Collection Account under the PSA;

 

(xiii)    to pay for the cost of the opinions of counsel or the cost of obtaining any extension to the time in which the issuing entity is permitted to hold REO Property;

 

(xiv)    to pay any applicable federal, state or local taxes imposed on each Trust REMIC, the Grantor Trust or any of their assets or transactions, together with all incidental costs and expenses,

 

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to the extent that none of the master servicer, the special servicer, the certificate administrator or the trustee is liable under the PSA;

 

(xv)     to pay the CREFC® Intellectual Property Royalty License Fee;

 

(xvi)     to reimburse the certificate administrator out of general collections on the Mortgage Loans and REO Properties for legal expenses incurred by and reimbursable to it by the issuing entity of any administrative or judicial proceedings related to an examination or audit by any governmental taxing authority;

 

(xvii)    to pay the applicable mortgage loan seller or any other person, with respect to each Mortgage Loan, if any, previously purchased or replaced by such person pursuant to the PSA, all amounts received thereon subsequent to the date of purchase or replacement relating to periods after the date of purchase or replacement;

 

(xviii)   to remit to the companion paying agent for deposit into the Serviced Whole Loan Custodial Account the amounts required to be deposited pursuant to the PSA; and

 

(xix)    to clear and terminate the Collection Account pursuant to a plan for termination and liquidation of the issuing entity.

 

No amounts payable or reimbursable to the parties to the PSA out of general collections that do not specifically relate to a Serviced Whole Loan may be reimbursable from amounts that would otherwise be payable to any related Companion Loan.

 

Certain costs and expenses (such as a pro rata share of any related Property Protection Advances) allocable to the Mortgage Loan (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) that is part of a Serviced Whole Loan may be paid or reimbursed out of payments and other collections on the other Mortgage Loans, subject to the issuing entity’s right to reimbursement from future payments and other collections on any related Companion Loan or from general collections with respect to the securitization of any related Companion Loan. If the master servicer makes, with respect to any Serviced Whole Loan, any reimbursement or payment out of the Collection Account to cover the related Serviced Companion Loan’s share of any cost, expense, indemnity, Property Protection Advance or interest on such Property Protection Advance, or fee with respect to such Serviced Whole Loan, then the master servicer (with respect to non-Specially Serviced Loans) and the special servicer (with respect to Specially Serviced Loans) must use efforts consistent with the Servicing Standard to collect such amount out of collections on such Serviced Companion Loan or, if and to the extent permitted under the related Co-Lender Agreement, from the holder of the related Serviced Companion Loan.

 

The master servicer will also be entitled to make withdrawals, from time to time, from the Collection Account of amounts necessary for the payments or reimbursements required to be paid to the parties to the applicable Non-Serviced PSA, pursuant to the applicable Non-Serviced Co-Lender Agreement and the applicable Non-Serviced PSA. See “—Servicing of the Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans.

 

If a P&I Advance is made with respect to any Mortgage Loan (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) that is part of a Whole Loan, then that P&I Advance, together with interest on such P&I Advance, may only be reimbursed out of future payments and collections on that Mortgage Loan or, as and to the extent described under “—Advances” above, on other Mortgage Loans, but not out of payments or other collections on the related Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan. Likewise, the Certificate Administrator/Trustee Fee and the Operating Advisor Fee that accrue with respect to any Mortgage Loan (other than a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) that is part of a Whole Loan and any other amounts payable to the operating advisor may only be paid out of payments and other collections on such Mortgage Loan and/or the Mortgage Pool generally, but not out of payments or other collections on the related Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan.

 

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Servicing and Other Compensation and Payment of Expenses

 

General

 

The parties to the PSA other than the depositor will be entitled to payment of certain fees as compensation for services performed under the PSA. Below is a summary of the fees payable to the parties to the PSA from amounts that the issuing entity is entitled to receive. In addition, CREFC® will be entitled to a license fee for use of their names and trademarks, including a collection of reports specified by the CREFC® from time to time as described in the PSA (the “CREFC® Investor Reporting Package”). Certain additional fees and costs payable by the related borrowers are allocable to the parties to the PSA other than the depositor, but such amounts are not payable from amounts that the issuing entity is entitled to receive.

 

The amounts available for distribution on the certificates and the RR Interest on any Distribution Date will generally be net of the following amounts:

 

Type/Recipient(1) 

Amount(1) 

Source(1) 

Frequency 

Fees      
Master Servicing Fee /
Master Servicer
With respect to the Mortgage Loans and any related Serviced Companion Loans, the product of the monthly portion of the related annual Servicing Fee Rate calculated on the Stated Principal Balance of such Mortgage Loan and Serviced Companion Loan. Out of recoveries of interest with respect to the related Mortgage Loan (and any related Serviced Companion Loans) or if unpaid after final recovery on the related Mortgage Loan, out of general collections on deposit in the Collection Account with respect to the other Mortgage Loans. Monthly
Special Servicing Fee / Special Servicer With respect to each Mortgage Loan (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) and the related Serviced Companion Loan that are a Specially Serviced Loan, the product of the monthly portion of the related annual Special Servicing Fee Rate calculated on the Stated Principal Balance of such Specially Serviced Loan. First, from liquidation proceeds, insurance and condemnation proceeds, and collections in respect of the related Mortgage Loan (and any related Serviced Companion Loans), and then from general collections on deposit in the Collection Account with respect to the other Mortgage Loans. Monthly
Workout Fee /
Special Servicer(2)
With respect to each Mortgage Loan (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) and the related Serviced Companion Loan that are a Corrected Loan, the Workout Fee Rate multiplied by all payments of interest and principal received on such Mortgage Loan and the related Serviced Companion Loan for so long as they remain a Corrected Loan. Out of each collection of interest, principal, and prepayment consideration received on the related Mortgage Loan (and each related Serviced Companion Loan) and then from general collections on deposit in the Collection Account with respect to the other Mortgage Loans. Time to time

 

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Type/Recipient(1) 

Amount(1) 

Source(1) 

Frequency 

Liquidation Fee /
Special Servicer(2)
With respect to each Mortgage Loan (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) and the related Serviced Companion Loan that are a Specially Serviced Loan for which the special servicer obtains a full, partial or discounted payoff or any liquidation proceeds, insurance proceeds and condemnation proceeds an amount calculated by application of a Liquidation Fee Rate to the related payment or proceeds (exclusive of default interest). From any liquidation proceeds, insurance proceeds, condemnation proceeds and any other revenues received with respect to the related Mortgage Loan (and each related Serviced Companion Loan) and then from general collections on deposit in the Collection Account with respect to the other Mortgage Loans. Time to time
Additional Servicing Compensation / Master Servicer and/or Special Servicer(3) All modification fees, assumption application fees, defeasance fees, assumption, waiver, consent and earnout fees, late payment charges, default interest, review fees and similar fees actually collected on the Mortgage Loans (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) and related Serviced Companion Loans. Related payments made by borrowers with respect to the related Mortgage Loans and related Serviced Companion Loans. Time to time
Certificate Administrator/Trustee Fee/Certificate Administrator With respect to each Distribution Date, an amount equal to the product of the monthly portion of the annual Certificate Administrator/Trustee Fee Rate multiplied by the Stated Principal Balance of each Mortgage Loan. Out of general collections on deposit in the Collection Account or the Distribution Account. Monthly
Certificate Administrator/Trustee Fee/Trustee With respect to each Distribution Date, an amount equal to the monthly portion of the annual Certificate Administrator/Trustee Fee Out of general collections on deposit in the Collection Account or the Distribution Account. Monthly
Operating Advisor Fee / Operating Advisor With respect to each Distribution Date, an amount equal to the product of the monthly portion of the annual Operating Advisor Fee Rate multiplied by the Stated Principal Balance of each Mortgage Loan and REO Loan. First, out of recoveries of interest with respect to the related Mortgage Loan and then, if the related Mortgage Loan has been liquidated, out of general collections on deposit in the Collection Account with respect to the other Mortgage Loans. Monthly
Operating Advisor Consulting Fee / Operating Advisor $10,000 for each Major Decision made with respect to a Mortgage Loan (or, such lesser amount as the related borrower pays with respect to such Mortgage Loan). Payable by the related borrower. Time to time

 

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Type/Recipient(1) 

Amount(1) 

Source(1) 

Frequency 

Asset Representations Reviewer Fee / Asset Representations Reviewer With respect to each Distribution Date, an amount equal to the product of the monthly portion of the annual Asset Representations Reviewer Fee Rate multiplied by the Stated Principal Balance of each Mortgage Loan. Out of general collections with respect to Mortgage Loans on deposit in the Collection Account. Monthly
Asset Representations Reviewer Asset Review Fee The sum of:  (i) $17,500 multiplied by the number of Subject Loans, plus (ii) $1,750 per Mortgaged Property relating to the Subject Loans in excess of one Mortgaged Property per Subject Loan, plus (iii) $2,250 per Mortgaged Property relating to a Subject Loan subject to a ground lease, plus (iv) $1,250 per Mortgaged Property relating to a Subject Loan subject to a franchise agreement, hotel management agreement or hotel license agreement, subject, in the case of each of clauses (i) through (iv), to adjustments on the basis of the year-end Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, or other similar index if the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers is no longer calculated for the year of the Closing Date and for the year of the occurrence of the Asset Review. By the mortgage loan seller; provided, however, that if the mortgage loan seller is insolvent, such fee will become an expense of the issuing entity. Upon the completion of each Asset Review with respect to a Delinquent Loan.
Property Protection Advances / Master Servicer, Special Servicer or Trustee To the extent of funds available, the amount of any Property Protection Advances. First, from funds collected with respect to the related Mortgage Loan (and any related Serviced Companion Loans), and with respect to any Nonrecoverable Advance or a Workout-Delayed Reimbursement Amount, then out of general collections on deposit in the Collection Account, subject to certain limitations. Time to time
Interest on Property Protection
Advances / Master Servicer, Special Servicer or Trustee
At a rate per annum equal to the Reimbursement Rate calculated on the number of days the related Advance remains unreimbursed. First, out of late payment charges and default interest on the related Mortgage Loan (and any related Serviced Companion Loans), and then, after or at the same time that advance is reimbursed, out of any other amounts then on deposit in the Collection Account, subject to certain limitations. Time to time

 

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Type/Recipient(1) 

Amount(1) 

Source(1) 

Frequency 

P&I Advances on the Mortgage Loans /
Master Servicer and Trustee
To the extent of funds available, the amount of any P&I Advances. First, from funds collected with respect to the related Mortgage Loan and then, with respect to a Nonrecoverable Advance or a Workout-Delayed Reimbursement Amount, out of general collections on deposit in the Collection Account. Time to time
Interest on P&I Advances on the Mortgage Loans/ Master Servicer and Trustee At a rate per annum equal to Reimbursement Rate calculated on the number of days the related Advance remains unreimbursed. First, out of default interest and late payment charges on the related Mortgage Loan and then, after or at the same time that advance is reimbursed, out of general collections on deposit in the Collection Account with respect to the other Mortgage Loans. Monthly
Indemnification Expenses /
Trustee, Certificate Administrator, Depositor, Master Servicer, Operating Advisor, Asset Representations Reviewer or Special Servicer and any director, officer, employee or agent of any of the foregoing parties
Amount to which such party is entitled for indemnification under the PSA. Out of general collections on deposit in the Collection Account or the Distribution Account (and, under certain circumstances, from collections on Serviced Companion Loans) Time to time
CREFC® Intellectual Property Royalty License Fee / CREFC® With respect to each Distribution Date, an amount equal to the product of the CREFC® Intellectual Property Royalty License Fee Rate multiplied by the outstanding principal amount of each Mortgage Loan. Out of general collections on deposit in the Collection Account. Monthly
Expenses of the issuing entity not advanced (which may include reimbursable expenses incurred by the Operating Advisor or Asset Representations Reviewer, expenses relating to environmental remediation or appraisals, expenses of operating REO Property and expense incurred by any independent contractor hired to operate REO Property) Based on third party charges. First from collections on the related Mortgage Loan (income on the related REO Property), if applicable, and then from general collections, in the Collection Account (and custodial account with respect to a Serviced Companion Loan, if applicable), subject to certain limitations. Time to time

 

 

(1)With respect to any Mortgage Loan and any related Serviced Companion Loan (or any Specially Serviced Loan) in respect of which an REO Property was acquired, and all references to Mortgage Loan, Companion Loan, and Specially Serviced Loan in this table will be deemed to also be references to or to also include any REO Loans.

 

With respect to any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, the related master servicer, special servicer, certificate administrator, trustee, operating advisor and/or asset representations reviewer under the related Non-Serviced PSA governing the servicing of such Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan will be entitled to receive similar fees and reimbursements with respect to such Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan in amounts, from sources and at frequencies that are similar, but not necessarily identical, to those described above and, in certain cases (for example, with respect to unreimbursed special servicing fees and property protection advances with respect to the related Non-Serviced Whole Loan), such amounts may be reimbursable from general collections on the other Mortgage Loans to the extent not recoverable from the related Non-Serviced Whole Loan.

 

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In connection with the servicing and administration of each Serviced Whole Loan pursuant to the terms of the PSA and the related Co-Lender Agreement, the master servicer and the special servicer will be entitled to servicing compensation, without duplication, with respect to any related Serviced Companion Loan as well as the related Mortgage Loan to the extent consistent with the PSA and not prohibited by the related Co-Lender Agreement. 

 

(2)Subject to certain offsets as described below. Circumstances as to when a Liquidation Fee is not payable are set forth in this “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Servicing and Other Compensation and Payment of Expenses” section.

 

(3)Allocable between the master servicer and the special servicer as provided in the PSA.

 

Master Servicing Compensation

 

The fee of the master servicer including the fee of any primary or other sub-servicer (the “Servicing Fee”) will be payable monthly from amounts allocable in respect of interest received in respect of each Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan (to the extent not prohibited under the related Co-Lender Agreement), and will accrue at a rate (the “Servicing Fee Rate”) on the Stated Principal Balance of such Mortgage Loan or Whole Loan, equal to a per annum rate ranging from 0.001875% to 0.051250%. The Servicing Fee payable to the master servicer with respect to each Serviced Companion Loan will be payable, subject to the terms of the related Co-Lender Agreement, from amounts payable in respect of any related Companion Loan or if unpaid after final recovery on the related Mortgage Loan, out of general collections on deposit in the Collection Account with respect to the other Mortgage Loans.

 

In addition to the Servicing Fee, the master servicer will be entitled to retain, as additional servicing compensation (other than with respect to any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan), the following amounts to the extent collected from the related borrower:

 

100% of Excess Modification Fees related to any modifications, waivers, extensions or amendments of any Mortgage Loans (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) and any related Serviced Companion Loans that are not Specially Serviced Loans to the extent not prohibited by the related Co-Lender Agreement and that do not involve a Special Servicer Major Decision or Special Servicer Non-Major Decision and 50% of Excess Modification Fees related to any modifications, waivers, extensions or amendments of any Mortgage Loans (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) and any related Serviced Companion Loans that are not Specially Serviced Loans to the extent not prohibited by the related Co-Lender Agreement and that involve one or more Special Servicer Major Decisions or Special Servicer Non-Major Decisions (whether or not processed by the special servicer) (provided, however, that the master servicer will receive 0% of any Payment Accommodation Fees with respect to a Payment Accommodation processed by the special servicer);

 

100% of all assumption application fees received on any Mortgage Loans, only for which the master servicer is processing the underlying assumption related transaction (including any related Serviced Companion Loan to the extent not prohibited by the related Co-Lender Agreement) (whether or not the consent of the special servicer is required) and 100% of all defeasance fees (provided that for the avoidance of doubt, any such defeasance fee will not include any Modification Fees or waiver fees in connection with a defeasance that the special servicer is entitled to under the PSA);

 

100% of assumption, waiver, consent and earnout fees and similar fees pursuant to the PSA on any Mortgage Loans that are not Specially Serviced Loans (including any related Serviced Companion Loan, to the extent not prohibited by the related Co-Lender Agreement) which do not involve a Special Servicer Major Decision or Special Servicer Non-Major Decision;

 

50% of all assumption, waiver, consent and earnout fees and similar fees (other than assumption application and defeasance fees), in each case, with respect to all Mortgage Loans that are not Specially Serviced Loans (including any related Serviced Companion Loan, to the extent not prohibited by the related Co-Lender Agreement) which involve a Special Servicer Major Decision or Special Servicer Non-Major Decision (whether or not processed by the special servicer) and only to the extent that all amounts then due and payable with respect to the related Mortgage Loan have been paid; and

 

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late payment charges and default interest paid by the borrowers (that were accrued while the related Mortgage Loans (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) or any related Serviced Companion Loan (to the extent not prohibited by the related Co-Lender Agreement) were not Specially Serviced Loans), but only to the extent such late payment charges and default interest are not needed to pay interest on Advances or certain additional trust fund expenses incurred with respect to the related Mortgage Loan or, if provided under the related Co-Lender Agreement, any related Serviced Companion Loan since the Closing Date.

 

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the master servicer and the special servicer will each be entitled to charge and retain reasonable review fees in connection with any borrower request to the extent such fees are not prohibited under the related Mortgage Loan documents and are actually paid by or on behalf of the related borrower.

 

With respect to any of the preceding fees as to which both the master servicer and the special servicer are entitled to receive a portion thereof, the master servicer and the special servicer will each have the right, but not any obligation, to reduce or elect not to charge its respective portion of such fee (in the case of a split fee with respect to penalty charges, subject to certain limitations set forth in the PSA); provided that (A) neither the master servicer nor the special servicer will have the right to reduce or elect not to charge the portion of any such fee due to the other and (B) to the extent either the master servicer or the special servicer exercises its right to reduce or elect not to charge its respective portion in any such fee, the party that reduced or elected not to charge its respective portion of such fee will not have any right to share in any part of the other party’s portion of such fee. If the master servicer decides not to charge any fee, the special servicer will nevertheless be entitled to charge its portion of the related fee to which the special servicer would have been entitled if the master servicer had charged a fee and the master servicer will not be entitled to any of such fee charged by the special servicer.

 

In addition, the master servicer also is authorized but not required to invest or direct the investment of funds held in the Collection Account in Permitted Investments, and the master servicer will be entitled to retain any interest or other income earned on those funds and will bear any losses resulting from the investment of these funds, except as set forth in the PSA. The master servicer also is entitled to retain any interest earned on any servicing escrow account to the extent the interest is not required to be paid to the related borrowers.

 

See “—Modifications, Waivers and Amendments”.

 

Modification Fees” means, with respect to any Mortgage Loan (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) or Serviced Companion Loans, any and all fees with respect to a modification, extension, waiver or amendment that modifies, extends, amends or waives any term of such Mortgage Loan documents and/or related Serviced Companion Loan documents (as evidenced by a signed writing) agreed to by the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable (other than all assumption fees, assumption application fees, consent fees, defeasance fees, Special Servicing Fees, Liquidation Fees or Workout Fees).

 

With respect to each of the master servicer and the special servicer, the Excess Modification Fees collected and earned by such person from the related borrower (taken in the aggregate with any other Excess Modification Fees collected and earned by such person from the related borrower within the prior 12-months of the collection of the current Excess Modification Fees) will be subject to a cap equal to the greater of (i) 1.0% of the outstanding principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan after giving effect to such transaction and (ii) $25,000.

 

The Servicing Fee is calculated on the Stated Principal Balance of each Mortgage Loan (including any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) and each related Serviced Companion Loan in the same manner as interest is calculated on such Mortgage Loans and Serviced Companion Loans. The Servicing Fee for each Mortgage Loan is included in the Administrative Cost Rate listed for that Mortgage Loan on Annex A-1. Any Servicing Fee Rate calculated on an Actual/360 Basis will be recomputed on the basis of twelve 30-day months, assuming a 360-day year (“30/360 Basis”) for purposes of calculating the Net Mortgage Rate.

 

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Pursuant to the terms of the PSA, Midland will be entitled to retain a portion of the Servicing Fee with respect to each Mortgage Loan (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) and, to the extent provided for in the related Co-Lender Agreement, each Serviced Companion Loan notwithstanding any termination or resignation of Midland as master servicer; provided that Midland may not retain any portion of the Servicing Fee to the extent that portion of the Servicing Fee is required to appoint a successor master servicer. In addition, Midland will have the right to assign and transfer its rights to receive that retained portion of its Servicing Fee to another party.

 

The master servicer will be required to pay its overhead and any general and administrative expenses incurred by it in connection with its servicing activities under the PSA. The master servicer will not be entitled to reimbursement for any expenses incurred by it except as expressly provided in the PSA. The master servicer will be responsible for all fees payable to any sub-servicers. See “Description of the Certificates—Distributions—Method, Timing and Amount”.

 

With respect to each Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan and pursuant to the terms of the related Non-Serviced PSA, the primary servicer of such Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan will be entitled to a primary servicing fee accruing at a rate equal to (i) 0.00250% per annum for The Grace Building Mortgage Loan and the 711 Fifth Avenue Mortgage Loan, (ii) 0.000625% per annum for the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan, (iii) 0.00500% per annum for the 416-420 Kent Avenue Mortgage Loan, and (iv) 0.00125% per annum for the Kings Plaza Mortgage Loan, the 4 West 58th Street Mortgage Loan, the Redmond Town Center Mortgage Loan, the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan, the White Oak Crossing Mortgage Loan and The Hub Mortgage Loan.

 

Special Servicing Compensation

 

The principal compensation to be paid to the special servicer in respect of its special servicing activities will be the Special Servicing Fee, the Workout Fee and the Liquidation Fee. The special servicer will not be entitled to retain any portion of the Excess Interest paid on any ARD Loan.

 

The “Special Servicing Fee” will accrue with respect to each Specially Serviced Loan and each REO Loan (other than a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) on a loan-by-loan basis at the Special Servicing Fee Rate calculated on the basis of the Stated Principal Balance of the related Mortgage Loan and Companion Loan (including any REO Loan), as applicable, and in the same manner as interest is calculated on the Specially Serviced Loans, and will be payable monthly, first from Liquidation Proceeds, Insurance and Condemnation Proceeds, and collections in respect of the related REO Property or Specially Serviced Loan and then from general collections on all the Mortgage Loans and any REO Properties. The Non-Serviced Whole Loans will be subject to a similar special servicing fee pursuant to the related Non-Serviced PSA. For further detail, see “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans”.

 

Special Servicing Fee Rate” means (a) 0.25% per annum or (b) if such rate in clause (a) would result in a Special Servicing Fee with respect to a Specially Serviced Loan or REO Property (other than any interest in REO Property acquired with respect to any Non-Serviced Whole Loan) that would be less than $3,500 in any given month, then the Special Servicing Fee Rate for such month for such Specially Serviced Loan or REO Property will be the higher per annum rate as would result in a Special Servicing Fee equal to $3,500 for such month with respect to such Specially Serviced Loan or REO Property.

 

The “Workout Fee” will generally be payable with respect to each Corrected Loan (other than a Non-Serviced Whole Loan) and will be calculated by application of a “Workout Fee Rate” equal to the lesser of (a) 1.00% to each collection (other than penalty charges and Excess Interest) of interest and principal (other than any amount for which a Liquidation Fee would be paid) (including scheduled payments, prepayments, balloon payments, and payments at maturity or Anticipated Repayment Date) received on the Corrected Loan for so long as it remains a Corrected Loan and (b) such lower rate as would result in a Workout Fee of $1,000,000 when applied to each expected payment of principal and interest (other than default interest) on any Mortgage Loan (other than a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) or Serviced Whole Loan, as applicable, from the date such Mortgage Loan (or Whole Loan, if applicable) becomes a Corrected Loan through and including the related maturity date (or if the rate in clause (a) above would result in a Workout Fee that would be less than $25,000 when applied to each expected payment of principal and

 

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interest (other than default interest) on the related Mortgage Loan (or Serviced Whole Loan, if applicable) from the date such Mortgage Loan (or Serviced Whole Loan, if applicable) becomes a Corrected Loan through and including the then related maturity date, then the Workout Fee Rate will be a rate equal to such higher rate as would result in a Workout Fee equal to $25,000 when applied to each expected payment of principal and interest (other than default interest) on the related Mortgage Loan (or Serviced Whole Loan, if applicable) from the date such Mortgage Loan (or Serviced Whole Loan, if applicable) becomes a Corrected Loan through and including the then related maturity date); provided that no Workout Fee will be payable by the issuing entity with respect to any Corrected Loan if and to the extent that the Corrected Loan became a Specially Serviced Loan under clause (5) or clause (7) of the definition of “Specially Serviced Loan” (and no other clause of that definition) and no event of default actually occurs, unless the related Mortgage Loan (other than a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) or Serviced Whole Loan is modified by the special servicer in accordance with the terms of the PSA; provided, further that if a Mortgage Loan or Serviced Companion Loan becomes a Specially Serviced Loan only because of an event described in clause (1) of the definition of “Specially Serviced Loan” as a result of a payment default at maturity and the related collection of interest and principal is received within 90 days following the related maturity date in connection with the full and final pay-off or refinancing of the related Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan, the special servicer will not be entitled to collect a Workout Fee, but may collect and retain appropriate fees from the related borrower in connection with such workout. The Workout Fee with respect to any Specially Serviced Loan that becomes a Corrected Loan will be reduced by any Excess Modification Fees paid by or on behalf of the related borrower with respect to such Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan as described in the definition of “Excess Modification Fees”, but only to the extent those fees have not previously been deducted from a Workout Fee or Liquidation Fee.

 

The Non-Serviced Whole Loans will be subject to a similar workout fee pursuant to the Non-Serviced PSA. For further details, see “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans” and “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Servicing of the Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans”.

 

The Workout Fee with respect to any Corrected Loan will cease to be payable if the Corrected Loan again becomes a Specially Serviced Loan but will become payable again if and when the Mortgage Loan (including a Serviced Companion Loan) again becomes a Corrected Loan. The Workout Fee with respect to any Specially Serviced Loan that becomes a Corrected Loan will be reduced by any Excess Modification Fees paid by or on behalf of the related borrower with respect to a related Mortgage Loan, Serviced Companion Loan or REO Loan and received by the special servicer as compensation within the prior 18 months, but only to the extent those fees have not previously been deducted from a Workout Fee or Liquidation Fee.

 

If the special servicer is terminated (other than for cause) or resigns, it will retain the right to receive any and all Workout Fees payable with respect to a Mortgage Loan or Serviced Companion Loan that became a Corrected Loan during the period that it acted as special servicer and remained a Corrected Loan at the time of that termination or resignation, except that such Workout Fees will cease to be payable if the Corrected Loan again becomes a Specially Serviced Loan. The successor special servicer will not be entitled to any portion of those Workout Fees. If the special servicer resigns or is terminated (other than for cause), it will receive any Workout Fees payable on Specially Serviced Loans for which the resigning or terminated special servicer had determined to grant a forbearance or cured the event of default through a modification, restructuring or workout negotiated by the special servicer and evidenced by a signed writing, but which had not as of the time the special servicer resigned or was terminated become a Corrected Loan solely because the borrower had not made three consecutive timely Periodic Payments and which subsequently becomes a Corrected Loan as a result of the borrower making such three consecutive timely Periodic Payments.

 

A “Liquidation Fee” will be payable to the special servicer with respect to (i) each Specially Serviced Loan or REO Property (except with respect to any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) as to which the special servicer receives (a) a full, partial or discounted payoff from the related borrower or (b) any Liquidation Proceeds or Insurance and Condemnation Proceeds (including with respect to any related Companion Loan, if applicable), and (ii) except as otherwise described below, any Mortgage Loan and any related Serviced Companion Loan (with respect to any Serviced Companion Loan, only to the extent that (i) the

 

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special servicer is enforcing the applicable mortgage loan seller’s obligations under the applicable mortgage loan purchase agreement with respect to such Serviced Companion Loan and (ii) the related Liquidation Fee is not otherwise required to be paid to the special servicer engaged with respect to such Serviced Companion Loan securitization trust or otherwise prohibited from being paid to the special servicer (in each case, under the related pooling and servicing agreement for the securitization trust that owns such Serviced Companion Loan)) for which the special servicer is the Enforcing Servicer and either (A) such Mortgage Loan (and Serviced Companion Loan, if applicable) is repurchased or substituted for by the applicable mortgage loan seller or (B) a Loss of Value Payment has been made with respect to such Mortgage Loan (and Serviced Companion Loan, if applicable). The Liquidation Fee for each such repurchased or substituted Mortgage Loan, Specially Serviced Loan or REO Property will be payable from, and will be calculated by application of the Liquidation Fee Rate, to the related payment or proceeds; provided that the Liquidation Fee with respect to any Specially Serviced Loan or REO Property will be reduced by the amount of any Excess Modification Fees paid by or on behalf of the related borrower with respect to the Specially Serviced Loan or REO Property as described in the definition of “Excess Modification Fees”, but only to the extent those fees have not previously been deducted from a Workout Fee or Liquidation Fee; provided, however, that any such fee payable with respect to the Serviced Companion Loan will be payable solely from proceeds on such Serviced Companion Loan; provided, further, that except as contemplated by each of the immediately preceding provisos and the second following paragraph, no Liquidation Fee will be less than $25,000.

 

The “Liquidation Fee Rate” will be a rate equal to the lesser of (a) such rate as would result in a Liquidation Fee of $1,000,000 and (b) 1.00% with respect to each Mortgage Loan (including with respect to any related Serviced Companion Loan, to the extent provided in the definition of “Liquidation Fee”) repurchased, substituted or for which a Loss of Value Payment has been made, each Specially Serviced Loan and each REO Property.

 

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary described above, no Liquidation Fee will be payable based upon, or out of, Liquidation Proceeds received in connection with:

 

(i)    (A) the repurchase of, or substitution for, any Mortgage Loan or Serviced Companion Loan by a mortgage loan seller for a breach of representation or warranty or for defective or deficient Mortgage Loan documentation within the initial 90 day time period (as may be extended) provided for such repurchase or substitution if such repurchase or substitution occurs prior to the termination of such extended period, or (B) the payment of a Loss of Value Payment in connection with any such breach or document defect within the initial 90-day time period (as may be extended) provided for the Loss of Value Payment, if such Loss of Value Payment occurs prior to the termination of such extended period,

 

(ii)    the purchase of (A) any Specially Serviced Loan that is an AB Whole Loan or related REO Property by the holder of a Subordinate Companion Loan or (B) any Specially Serviced Loan or an REO Property that is subject to mezzanine indebtedness by the holder of the related mezzanine loan, in each case described in clause (ii)(A) or (B) above, within 90 days of such holder’s purchase option first becoming exercisable during the period prior to such Mortgage Loan becoming a Corrected Loan,

 

(iii)    the purchase of all of the Mortgage Loans and REO Properties, in connection with an optional termination of the issuing entity,

 

(iv)    with respect to a Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan, (A) a repurchase of such Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan by the related mortgage loan seller for a breach of representation or warranty or for defective or deficient Mortgage Loan documentation under the pooling and servicing agreement for the securitization trust that owns such Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan within the time period (or extension of such time period) provided for such repurchase if such repurchase occurs prior to the termination of such extended period provided in such pooling and servicing agreement or (B) a purchase of such Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan by an applicable party to a pooling and servicing agreement pursuant to a clean-up call or similar liquidation of another securitization entity,

 

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(v)    the purchase of any Specially Serviced Loan by the special servicer or its affiliate (except if such affiliate purchaser is the Directing Holder or its affiliate; provided, however, that if no Control Termination Event is continuing, such affiliated Directing Holder or its affiliate purchases any Specially Serviced Loan within 90 days after the special servicer delivers to such Directing Holder for approval the initial asset status report with respect to such Specially Serviced Loan, the special servicer will not be entitled to a liquidation fee in connection with such purchase by the Directing Holder or its affiliates), or

 

(vi)    if a Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan becomes a Specially Serviced Loan only because of an event described in clause (1) of the definition of “Specially Serviced Loan” under the heading “—Special Servicing Transfer Event” and the related Liquidation Proceeds are received within 90 days following the related maturity date as a result of the related Mortgage Loan or the Serviced Whole Loan being refinanced or otherwise repaid in full. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that a liquidation fee is not payable due to the application of any of clauses (i) through (v) above, the special servicer may still collect and retain a liquidation fee and similar fees from the related borrower to the extent provided for in, or not prohibited by, the related Mortgage Loan documents. The Non-Serviced Whole Loans will be subject to a similar liquidation fee pursuant to the related Non-Serviced PSA. For further detail, see “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans”.

 

The special servicer will also be entitled to additional servicing compensation with respect to each Mortgage Loan for which it acts as special servicer (other than with respect to any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan), the following amounts to the extent collected from the related borrower:

 

(i)    100% of all Excess Modification Fees related to any modifications, waivers, extensions or amendments of any Specially Serviced Loans and 100% of Payment Accommodation Fees if processed by the special servicer,

 

(ii)    100% of all assumption application fees received on any Mortgage Loans and any related Serviced Companion Loan (to the extent not prohibited by the related Co-Lender Agreement), only for which the special servicer is processing the underlying assumption related transaction,

 

(iii)    100% of assumption, waiver, consent and earnout fees and similar fees on any Specially Serviced Loan or certain other similar fees paid by the related borrower, and

 

(iv)    50% of all Excess Modification Fees (other than Payment Accommodation Fees) and 50% of all assumption, waiver, consent and earnout fees and similar fees (other than assumption application and defeasance fees) received with respect to all Mortgage Loans (including any Serviced Companion Loan, to the extent not prohibited by the related Co-Lender Agreements, if applicable) (excluding any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) that are not Specially Serviced Loans that involve one or more Special Servicer Major Decisions or Special Servicer Non-Major Decisions.

 

With respect to any of the preceding fees as to which both the master servicer and the special servicer are entitled to receive a portion thereof, the master servicer and the special servicer will each have the right, but not any obligation, to reduce or elect not to charge its respective portion of such fee (in the case of a split fee with respect to penalty charges, subject to certain limitations set forth in the PSA); provided that (A) neither the master servicer nor the special servicer will have the right to reduce or elect not to charge the portion of any such fee due to the other and (B) to the extent either the master servicer or the special servicer exercises its right to reduce or elect not to charge its respective portion in any such fee, the party that reduced or elected not to charge its respective portion of such fee will not have any right to share in any part of the other party’s portion of such fee. If the special servicer decides not to charge any fee, the master servicer will nevertheless be entitled to charge its portion of the related fee to which the master servicer would have been entitled if the special servicer had charged a fee and the special servicer will not be entitled to any of such fee charged by the master servicer.

 

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The special servicer will also be entitled to late payment charges and default interest paid by the borrowers and accrued while the related Mortgage Loans (including any related Serviced Companion Loan, if applicable, and to the extent not prohibited by the related Co-Lender Agreement) were Specially Serviced Loans and that are not needed to pay interest on Advances or certain additional trust fund expenses with respect to the related Mortgage Loan (including any related Serviced Companion Loan, if applicable, to the extent not prohibited by the related Co-Lender Agreement) since the Closing Date. The special servicer also is authorized but not required to invest or direct the investment of funds held in the applicable REO Account or Loss of Value Payment reserve fund in Permitted Investments, and the special servicer will be entitled to retain any interest or other income earned on those funds and will bear any losses resulting from the investment of these funds, except as set forth in the PSA.

 

Each Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan is serviced under the related Non-Serviced PSA (including those occasions under the related Non-Serviced PSA when the servicing of such Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan has been transferred from the related Non-Serviced Master Servicer to the related Non-Serviced Special Servicer). Accordingly, in its capacity as special servicer under the PSA, the special servicer will not be entitled to receive any special servicing compensation for any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan. Only the related Non-Serviced Special Servicer will be entitled to special servicing compensation on the related Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan and only the related Non-Serviced Special Servicer will be entitled to special servicing compensation on the related Non-Serviced Whole Loan.

 

Excess Modification Fees” means, with respect to any Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan, if applicable (but not with respect to any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan), the sum of (A) the excess of (i) any and all Modification Fees with respect to a modification, waiver, extension or amendment of any of the terms of the related Mortgage Loan (or Serviced Whole Loan, if applicable), over (ii) all unpaid or unreimbursed Advances and additional expenses of the issuing entity (including, without limitation, interest on Advances to the extent not otherwise paid or reimbursed by or on behalf of the borrower (including indirect reimbursement from penalty charges or otherwise) with respect to such Mortgage Loan (or Serviced Whole Loan, if applicable), but excluding (1) Special Servicing Fees, Workout Fees and Liquidation Fees and (2) borrower delayed reimbursements) outstanding or previously incurred on behalf of the issuing entity with respect to the related Mortgage Loan (or Serviced Whole Loan, if applicable) and reimbursed from such Modification Fees (which additional expenses will be reimbursed from such Modification Fees) and (B) expenses previously paid or reimbursed from Modification Fees as described in the preceding clause (A), which expenses have been recovered from the related borrower as penalty charges, specific reimbursements or otherwise. All Excess Modification Fees earned by the special servicer will be required to offset any future Workout Fees or Liquidation Fees payable with respect to the related Mortgage Loan (or Whole Loan) or REO Property; provided that if the related Mortgage Loan (or Serviced Whole Loan) ceases being a Corrected Loan, and is subject to a subsequent modification, any Excess Modification Fees earned by the special servicer prior to such Mortgage Loan (or Serviced Whole Loan) ceasing to be a Corrected Loan will no longer be offset against future Liquidation Fees and Workout Fees unless such Mortgage Loan (or Serviced Whole Loan) ceased to be a Corrected Loan within 18 months of it becoming a modified Mortgage Loan (or Serviced Whole Loan). If such Mortgage Loan (or Serviced Whole Loan) ceases to be a Corrected Loan, the special servicer will be entitled to a Liquidation Fee or Workout Fee (to the extent not previously offset) with respect to the new modification, waiver, extension or amendment or future liquidation of the Specially Serviced Loan or related REO Property (including in connection with a repurchase, sale, refinance, discounted or final payoff or other liquidation); provided that any Excess Modification Fees earned and paid to the special servicer in connection with such subsequent modification, waiver, extension or amendment will be applied to offset such Liquidation Fee or Workout Fee to the extent described above. Within any prior 12-month period, all Excess Modification Fees earned by the master servicer or the special servicer (after taking into account any offset described above applied during such prior 12-month period) with respect to any Mortgage Loan (or Serviced Whole Loan, if applicable) will be subject to a cap equal to the greater of (i) 1% of the outstanding principal balance of such Mortgage Loan (or Serviced Whole Loan, if applicable) after giving effect to such transaction, and (ii) $25,000.

 

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Disclosable Special Servicer Fees

 

The PSA will provide that the special servicer and its affiliates will be prohibited from receiving or retaining any Disclosable Special Servicer Fees in connection with the disposition, workout or foreclosure of any Mortgage Loan and Serviced Companion Loan, the management or disposition of any REO Property, or the performance of any other special servicing duties under the PSA. The PSA will also provide that, with respect to each Distribution Date, the special servicer must deliver or cause to be delivered to the master servicer within two (2) business days following the Determination Date, and the master servicer must deliver, to the extent it has received, to the certificate administrator, without charge and on the same day as the master servicer is required to deliver the CREFC® Investor Reporting Package for such Distribution Date, an electronic report which discloses and contains an itemized listing of any Disclosable Special Servicer Fees received by the special servicer or any of its affiliates with respect to such Distribution Date, provided that no such report will be due in any month during which no Disclosable Special Servicer Fees were received.

 

Disclosable Special Servicer Fees” means, with respect to any Mortgage Loan (other than a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan), Serviced Whole Loan or REO Property (other than any interest in REO Property acquired with respect to any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan), any compensation and other remuneration (including, without limitation, in the form of commissions, brokerage fees and rebates received or retained by the special servicer or any of its affiliates that is paid by any person or entity (including, without limitation, the issuing entity, any borrower, any property manager, any guarantor or indemnitor in respect of the related Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan and any purchaser of the related Mortgage Loan, Serviced Whole Loan or REO Property) in connection with the disposition, workout or foreclosure of the related Mortgage Loan (or Serviced Whole Loan, if applicable), the management or disposition of the related REO Property, and the performance by the special servicer or any such affiliate of any other special servicing duties under the PSA other than (1) any compensation which is payable to the special servicer under the PSA or (2) to the extent included in a CREFC® Report for the applicable period, any Permitted Special Servicer/Affiliate Fees.

 

Permitted Special Servicer/Affiliate Fees” means any commercially reasonable treasury management fees, banking fees, title insurance and/or other insurance commissions and fees, title agency fees, and appraisal fees received or retained by the special servicer or any of its affiliates in connection with any services performed by such party with respect to any Mortgage Loan, Serviced Whole Loan or REO Property, in each case, in accordance with the PSA.

 

The special servicer will be required to pay its overhead and any general and administrative expenses incurred by it in connection with its servicing activities under the PSA. The special servicer will not be entitled to reimbursement for any expenses incurred by it except as expressly provided in the PSA. See “Description of the Certificates—Distributions—Method, Timing and Amount.”

 

Certificate Administrator and Trustee Compensation

 

As compensation for the performance of its routine duties, the trustee and the certificate administrator will be paid a fee (collectively, the “Certificate Administrator/Trustee Fee”); provided that the Certificate Administrator/Trustee Fee includes the trustee fee. The Certificate Administrator/Trustee Fee will be payable monthly from amounts received in respect of the Mortgage Loans will be equal to the product of a rate equal to 0.00711% per annum (the “Certificate Administrator/Trustee Fee Rate”) and the Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans and any REO Loans (including any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, but not any Companion Loan) and will be calculated in the same manner as interest is calculated on such Mortgage Loans. The Certificate Administrator/Trustee Fee includes the trustee fee.

 

Operating Advisor Compensation

 

The fee of the operating advisor (the “Operating Advisor Fee”) will be payable monthly from amounts received in respect of each Mortgage Loan and REO Loan (including any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan but not any Companion Loan), and will accrue at a rate (the “Operating Advisor Fee Rate”), equal to a per

 

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annum rate of 0.00152%, and the Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans and any REO Loans and will be calculated in the same manner as interest is calculated on such Mortgage Loans.

 

An “Operating Advisor Consulting Fee” will be payable to the operating advisor with respect to each Major Decision on which the operating advisor has consultation obligations and performed its duties with respect to that Major Decision. The Operating Advisor Consulting Fee will be a fee for each such Major Decision equal to $10,000 (or such lesser amount as the related borrower pays with respect to such Mortgage Loan) (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan); provided that the operating advisor may in its sole discretion reduce the Operating Advisor Consulting Fee with respect to any Major Decision; provided, further, that the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, will each be permitted to waive or reduce the amount of any such Operating Advisor Consulting Fee payable by the related borrower if it determines that such full or partial waiver is in accordance with the Servicing Standard, but may in no event take any enforcement action with respect to the collection of such Operating Advisor Consulting Fee other than requests for collection (provided that the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, will be required to consult, on a non-binding basis, with the operating advisor prior to any such waiver or reduction).

 

Each of the Operating Advisor Fee and the Operating Advisor Consulting Fee will be payable from funds on deposit in the Collection Account out of amounts otherwise available to make distributions on the Offered Certificates as described in “Description of the Certificates—Distributions”, but with respect to the Operating Advisor Consulting Fee only as and to the extent that such fee is actually received from the related borrower. If the operating advisor has consultation rights with respect to a Major Decision, the PSA will require the master servicer or the special servicer processing the Major Decision, to use efforts to collect the applicable Operating Advisor Consulting Fee from the related borrower in connection with such Major Decision that are consistent with the efforts that the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, would use to collect any borrower-paid fees owed to it in accordance with the Servicing Standard (taking into account whether or not such fees are provided for in the related loan agreement), but only to the extent not prohibited by the related Mortgage Loan documents.

 

In addition to the Operating Advisor Fee and the Operating Advisor Consulting Fee, the operating advisor will be entitled to reimbursement of Operating Advisor Expenses in accordance with the terms of the PSA. “Operating Advisor Expenses” for each Distribution Date will equal any unreimbursed indemnification amounts or additional trust fund expenses payable to the operating advisor pursuant to the PSA (other than the Operating Advisor Fee and the Operating Advisor Consulting Fee).

 

Asset Representations Reviewer Compensation

 

As compensation for the performance of its routine duties, the asset representations reviewer will be paid a fee (the “Asset Representations Reviewer Fee”), payable monthly from amounts received in respect of the Mortgage Loans and will be equal to the product of a rate equal to 0.00023% per annum (the “Asset Representations Reviewer Fee Rate”) and the Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans and any REO Loans (including any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, but not any Companion Loan) and will be calculated in the same manner as interest is calculated on such Mortgage Loans. Upon the completion of any Asset Review with respect to each Delinquent Loan (in such case, a “Subject Loan”), the asset representations reviewer will be required to be paid a fee equal to the sum of (i) $17,500 multiplied by the number of Subject Loans, plus (ii) $1,750 per Mortgaged Property relating to the Subject Loans in excess of one Mortgaged Property per Subject Loan, plus (iii) $2,250 per Mortgaged Property relating to a Subject Loan subject to a ground lease, plus (iv) $1,250 per Mortgaged Property relating to a Subject Loan subject to a franchise agreement, hotel management agreement or hotel license agreement, subject, in the case of each of clauses (i) through (iv), to adjustments on the basis of the year-end “Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers” as published by the U.S. Department of Labor, or other similar index if the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers is no longer calculated, for the year of the Closing Date and for the year of the occurrence of the Asset Review (any such fee, the “Asset Representations Reviewer Asset Review Fee”).

 

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The Asset Representations Reviewer Fee will be payable from funds on deposit in the Collection Account out of amounts otherwise available to make distributions on the certificates as described above in “—Withdrawals from the Collection Account”. The Asset Representations Reviewer Asset Review Fee with respect to each Delinquent Loan will be required to be paid by the mortgage loan sellers; provided, however, that if the related mortgage loan seller is insolvent, such fee will become an expense of the issuing entity following delivery by the asset representations reviewer of evidence reasonably satisfactory to the master servicer or the special servicer, as the case may be, of such insolvency; provided, further, that notwithstanding any payment of such fee by the issuing entity to the asset representations reviewer, such fee will remain an obligation of the related mortgage loan seller and the master servicer or the special servicer will be required to pursue remedies against such mortgage loan seller in accordance with the servicing standard in order to seek recovery of such amounts from such mortgage loan seller or its insolvency estate. The Asset Representations Reviewer Asset Review Fee with respect to a Delinquent Loan is required to be included in the Purchase Price for any Mortgage Loan that was the subject of a completed Asset Review and that is repurchased by the related mortgage loan seller to the extent such fee was not already paid by such mortgage loan seller, and such portion of the Purchase Price received will be used to reimburse the trust for such fees paid to the asset representations reviewer pursuant to the terms of the PSA.

 

CREFC® Intellectual Property Royalty License Fee

 

CREFC® Intellectual Property Royalty License Fee will be paid to CREFC® on a monthly basis.

 

CREFC® Intellectual Property Royalty License Fee” with respect to each Mortgage Loan and REO Loan (other than the portion of an REO Loan related to any Serviced Companion Loan) and for any Distribution Date is the amount accrued during the related Interest Accrual Period at the CREFC® Intellectual Property Royalty License Fee Rate on the Stated Principal Balance of such Mortgage Loan or REO Loan as of the close of business on the Distribution Date in such Interest Accrual Period; provided that such amounts will be computed for the same period and on the same interest accrual basis respecting which any related interest payment due or deemed due on the related Mortgage Loan or REO Loan is computed and will be prorated for partial periods. The CREFC® Intellectual Property Royalty License Fee is a fee payable to CREFC® for a license to use the CREFC® Investor Reporting Package in connection with the servicing and administration, including delivery of periodic reports to the Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner, of the issuing entity pursuant to the PSA. No CREFC® Intellectual Property Royalty License Fee will be paid on any Companion Loan.

 

CREFC® Intellectual Property Royalty License Fee Rate” with respect to each Mortgage Loan and REO Loan is a rate equal to 0.00050% per annum.

 

Appraisal Reduction Amounts

 

After an Appraisal Reduction Event has occurred with respect to a Mortgage Loan (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) or a Serviced Whole Loan, an Appraisal Reduction Amount is required to be calculated. An “Appraisal Reduction Event” will occur on the earliest of:

 

(1)       the date on which a reduction in the amount of Periodic Payments on the Mortgage Loan or related Companion Loan, as applicable, or a change in any other material economic term of the Mortgage Loan or the related Companion Loan, as applicable, (other than an extension of its maturity), becomes effective as a result of a modification of the related Mortgage Loan or the related Companion Loan, as applicable, by the special servicer;

 

(2)       the 60th day after an uncured delinquency (without regard to the application of any grace period), other than any uncured delinquency in respect of a balloon payment, occurs in respect of the Mortgage Loan or a related Companion Loan, as applicable;

 

(3)       solely in the case of a delinquent balloon payment, (A) the date occurring 60 days beyond the date on which that balloon payment was due (except as described in clause B below) or (B) if the related borrower has delivered to the master servicer (and the master servicer will be required to promptly deliver a

 

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copy of such document to the special servicer, if it is not evident that a copy has been delivered to the special servicer), within 60 days beyond the date on which that balloon payment was due, a written and fully executed (subject only to customary final closing conditions) commitment, letter of intent, or otherwise binding application for refinancing or similar document that is, in each case, binding upon an acceptable lender or signed purchase agreement, in each case reasonably satisfactory in form and substance to the master servicer, which provides that such refinancing or purchase will occur within 120 days of such related maturity date, the date occurring 120 days after the date on which that balloon payment was due (or for such shorter period beyond the date on which that balloon payment was due during which the refinancing or purchase is scheduled to occur pursuant to the commitment for refinancing or signed purchase agreement or on which such commitment or signed purchase agreement terminates);

 

(4)       the date on which the related Mortgaged Property became an REO Property;

 

(5)       the 60th day after a receiver or similar official is appointed (and continues in that capacity) in respect of the related Mortgaged Property;

 

(6)       the 60th day after the date the related borrower or the tenant at a single tenant property is subject to a bankruptcy, insolvency or similar proceedings (if not dismissed within those 60 days); and

 

(7)       the date on which the Mortgage Loan (or Serviced Whole Loan) remains outstanding 5 years following any extension of its maturity date pursuant to the PSA.

 

No Appraisal Reduction Event may occur at any time when the Certificate Balances of all classes of Subordinate Certificates have been reduced to zero.

 

For the avoidance of doubt, and for purposes of clauses (1) and (2) above, neither (i) a Payment Accommodation with respect to any Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan nor (ii) any default or delinquency that would have existed but for such Payment Accommodation will constitute an Appraisal Reduction Event, for so long as the related borrower is complying with the terms of such Payment Accommodation.

 

A “Payment Accommodation” for any Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan means the entering into of any temporary forbearance agreement as a result of the COVID-19 emergency (as reasonably determined by the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, in accordance with the Servicing Standard) relating to payment obligations or operating covenants under the related mortgage loan documents or the use of funds on deposit in any reserve account or escrow account for any purpose other than the explicit purpose described in the related mortgage loan documents, that in each case require full repayment of deferred payments, reserves and escrows within 21 months of the date of the first forbearance for such Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan.

 

The “Appraisal Reduction Amount” for any Distribution Date and for any Mortgage Loan (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) or any Serviced Whole Loan as to which any Appraisal Reduction Event has occurred, will be an amount, calculated by the special servicer in consultation with the Directing Holder (for so long as no Consultation Termination Event is continuing and only with respect to any Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan other than any applicable Excluded Loan), and in consultation with the operating advisor (during the continuance of a Control Termination Event), as of the first Determination Date that is at least 10 business days following the later of (i) the date the special servicer receives an appraisal or conducts a valuation described below and (ii) the occurrence of such Appraisal Reduction Event equal to the excess of:

 

(a)   the Stated Principal Balance of that Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan, as the case may be, over

 

(b)   the excess of

 

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a)90% of the appraised value of the related Mortgaged Property as determined (A) by one or more MAI appraisals obtained by the special servicer with respect to that Mortgage Loan (together with any other Mortgage Loan cross-collateralized with such Mortgage Loan) or Serviced Whole Loan with an outstanding principal balance equal to or in excess of $2,000,000 (the costs of which will be paid by the master servicer as an Advance), or (B) by an internal valuation performed by the special servicer with respect to any Mortgage Loan (together with any other Mortgage Loan cross-collateralized with such Mortgage Loan) or Serviced Whole Loan with an outstanding principal balance less than $2,000,000, minus with respect to any MAI appraisals such downward adjustments as the special servicer may make (without implying any obligation to do so) based upon its review of the appraisals and any other information it deems relevant, and

 

b)all escrows, letters of credit and reserves in respect of that Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan as of the date of calculation; over

 

2.the sum as of the Due Date occurring in the month of the date of determination of

 

a)to the extent not previously advanced by the master servicer or the trustee, all unpaid interest due on that Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan at a per annum rate equal to the Mortgage Rate (and any accrued and unpaid interest on any Subordinate Companion Loan),

 

b)all P&I Advances on the related Mortgage Loan and all Property Protection Advances on the related Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan not reimbursed from the proceeds of such Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan and interest on those Advances at the Reimbursement Rate in respect of that Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan,

 

c)all currently due and unpaid real estate taxes and assessments, insurance premiums and ground rents, unpaid Special Servicing Fees and all other amounts due and unpaid (including any capitalized interest whether or not then due and payable) with respect to such Mortgage Loan, Serviced Whole Loan (which tax, premiums, ground rents and other amounts have not been the subject of an Advance by the master servicer, the special servicer or the trustee, as applicable); and

 

d)any other unpaid additional expenses of the issuing entity in respect of such Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan.

 

Each Serviced Whole Loan will be treated as a single Mortgage Loan for purposes of calculating an Appraisal Reduction Amount with respect to the Mortgage Loan and Companion Loan(s), as applicable, that comprise such Serviced Whole Loan. Any Appraisal Reduction Amount in respect of any Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan will be allocated, pro rata, between the related Serviced Pari Passu Mortgage Loan and the related Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan based upon their respective Stated Principal Balances. For a summary of the provisions in the related Non-Serviced PSA relating to appraisal reductions, see “—Servicing of the Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans” below.

 

The special servicer will be required to order an appraisal or conduct a valuation, promptly upon the occurrence of an Appraisal Reduction Event (other than with respect to a Non-Serviced Whole Loan). On the first Determination Date occurring on or after the tenth business day following the later of (a) receipt of the MAI appraisal or the completion of the valuation and (b) the occurrence of such Appraisal Reduction Event, the special servicer will be required to calculate and report to the master servicer, the trustee, the certificate administrator, the operating advisor and, prior to the occurrence of any Consultation Termination Event, the Directing Holder, the Appraisal Reduction Amount, taking into account the results of such appraisal or valuation and receipt of information requested by the special servicer from such master servicer reasonably necessary to calculate the Appraisal Reduction Amount. Such report will also be

 

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forwarded by the master servicer (or the special servicer if the related Mortgage Loan is a Specially Serviced Loan), to the extent the related Serviced Companion Loan has been included in a securitization transaction, to the master servicer of such securitization into which the related Serviced Companion Loan has been sold, or to the holder of any related Serviced Companion Loan by the master servicer (or the special servicer if the related Mortgage Loan is a Specially Serviced Loan).

 

In the event that the special servicer has not received any required MAI appraisal within 120 days after the event described in the definition of “Appraisal Reduction Event” (without regard to the time periods set forth in the definition), then solely for purposes of determining the amounts of the P&I Advances, the Appraisal Reduction Amount will be deemed to be an amount equal to 25% of the current Stated Principal Balance of the related Mortgage Loan (or Serviced Whole Loan) until an MAI appraisal is received by the special servicer. The Appraisal Reduction Amount is calculated as of the first Determination Date that is at least 10 business days after the later of (a) the special servicer’s receipt of such MAI appraisal or the completion of the valuation and (b) the occurrence of such Appraisal Reduction Event. The master servicer will provide (via electronic delivery) the special servicer with any information in its possession that is reasonably required to determine, redetermine, calculate or recalculate any Appraisal Reduction Amount pursuant to its definition using reasonable efforts to deliver such information within 4 business days of the special servicer’s reasonable request; provided, however, that the special servicer’s failure to timely make such a request will not relieve the master servicer of its obligation to use reasonable efforts to provide such information to the special servicer within 4 business days following the special servicer’s reasonable request. The master servicer will not calculate Appraisal Reduction Amounts.

 

With respect to each Mortgage Loan (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) and each Serviced Whole Loan as to which an Appraisal Reduction Event has occurred (unless the Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan has remained current for three consecutive Periodic Payments, and with respect to which no other Appraisal Reduction Event has occurred with respect to that Mortgage Loan during the preceding 3 months (for such purposes taking into account any amendment or modification of such Mortgage Loan, any related Serviced Companion Loan or Serviced Whole Loan)), the special servicer is required (i) within 30 days of the end of each 9-month period following the related Appraisal Reduction Event and (ii) upon its determination that the value of the related Mortgaged Property has materially changed, to notify the master servicer of the occurrence of such 9-month period or determination and to order an appraisal (which may be an update of a prior appraisal), the cost of which will be paid by the master servicer as a Property Protection Advance (or to the extent it would be a Nonrecoverable Advance, an expense of the issuing entity paid out of the Collection Account), or to conduct an internal valuation, as applicable. Based upon the appraisal or valuation and receipt of information reasonably requested by the special servicer from the master servicer necessary to calculate the Appraisal Reduction Amount, the special servicer is required to determine or redetermine, as applicable, and report to the master servicer, the trustee, the certificate administrator, the operating advisor and, with respect to any Mortgage Loan other than an applicable Excluded Loan, prior to the occurrence of a Consultation Termination Event, the Directing Holder, the calculated or recalculated amount of the Appraisal Reduction Amount with respect to the Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan, as applicable. Such report will also be forwarded to the holder of any related Companion Loan by the master servicer (or the special servicer if the related Mortgage Loan is a Specially Serviced Loan). With respect to any Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan other than an applicable Excluded Loan, prior to the occurrence of a Consultation Termination Event, the special servicer will consult with the Directing Holder, with respect to any appraisal, valuation or downward adjustment in connection with an Appraisal Reduction Amount. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the special servicer will not be required to obtain an appraisal or valuation with respect to a Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan that is the subject of an Appraisal Reduction Event to the extent the special servicer has obtained an appraisal or valuation with respect to the related Mortgaged Property within the 9-month period prior to the occurrence of the Appraisal Reduction Event. Instead, the special servicer may use the prior appraisal or valuation in calculating any Appraisal Reduction Amount with respect to the Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan, provided that the special servicer has no knowledge of any material change to the Mortgaged Property that has occurred that would affect the validity of the appraisal or valuation.

 

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above, and appraisal reduction amounts calculated under the related Non-Serviced PSA will be applied to such Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan in a manner that is similar to the provisions described above. The existence of an appraisal reduction under the related Non-Serviced PSA in respect of a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan will proportionately reduce the master servicer’s or the trustee’s, as the case may be, obligation to make P&I Advances on such Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan and will generally have the effect of reducing the amount otherwise available for distributions to the Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner. Pursuant to the related Non-Serviced PSA, each Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan will be treated, together with the related Non-Serviced Companion Loan, as a single mortgage loan for purposes of calculating an appraisal reduction amount with respect to the loans that comprise a Non-Serviced Whole Loan. Any appraisal reduction calculated with respect to the related Non-Serviced Whole Loan will generally be allocated first to any related Subordinate Companion Loan and then to the related Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan and any related Non-Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan, on a pro rata basis based upon their respective Stated Principal Balances.

 

If any Mortgage Loan (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) or any Serviced Whole Loan previously subject to an Appraisal Reduction Amount becomes a Corrected Loan, and with respect to which no other Appraisal Reduction Event has occurred and is continuing, then such Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan will no longer be subject to an Appraisal Reduction Amount and the related Appraisal Reduction Event will cease to exist. Similarly, when a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan is no longer subject to appraisal reduction amounts under the related Non-Serviced PSA, then such appraisal reduction amounts will no longer be applied to such Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan.

 

As a result of calculating one or more Appraisal Reduction Amounts (and, in the case of any Whole Loan, to the extent allocated in the related Mortgage Loan), the amount of any required P&I Advance with respect to the related Mortgage Loan will be reduced, which will have the effect of reducing the amount of interest available to the VRR Interest (to the extent of the VRR Percentage of the reduction in such P&I Advance), on the one hand, and to the most subordinate class of Non-VRR Certificates then-outstanding (i.e., first, to the Class H certificates; then, to the Class G certificates; then, to the Class F certificates; then, to the Class E certificates; then, to the Class D certificates; then, to the Class C certificates; then, to the Class B certificates; then, to the Class A-S certificates, and finally, pro rata based on their respective interest entitlements, to the Senior Certificates) to the extent of the Non-VRR Percentage of the reduction in such P&I Advance, on the other hand. See “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Advances”.

 

Appraisal Reduction Amounts and Cumulative Appraisal Reduction Amounts allocated to a related Mortgage Loan will be allocated between the VRR Interest on the one hand and the Non-VRR Certificates, on the other hand, based on the VRR Percentage and the Non-VRR Percentage, respectively.

 

As of the first Determination Date following a Mortgage Loan (other than a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) becoming an AB Modified Loan, the special servicer will be required to calculate whether a Collateral Deficiency Amount exists with respect to such AB Modified Loan, taking into account the most recent appraisal obtained by the special servicer with respect to such Mortgage Loan and all other information relevant to a Collateral Deficiency Amount determination. The master servicer will be required to provide (via electronic delivery) the special servicer with any information in its possession that is reasonably required to determine, redetermine, calculate or recalculate any Collateral Deficiency Amount for any Mortgage Loan (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) and any Serviced Companion Loan using reasonable efforts to deliver such information within 4 business days of the special servicer’s reasonable request. Upon obtaining knowledge or receipt of notice by the master servicer that a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan has become an AB Modified Loan, the master servicer will be required to (i) promptly request from the related Non-Serviced Master Servicer, Non-Serviced Special Servicer and Non-Serviced Trustee the most recent appraisal with respect to such AB Modified Loan, in addition to all other information reasonably required by the master servicer to calculate whether a Collateral Deficiency Amount exists with respect to such AB Modified Loan, and (ii) as of the first Determination Date following receipt by the master servicer of the appraisal and any other information set forth in the immediately preceding clause (i) that the master servicer reasonably expects to receive, calculate whether a Collateral Deficiency Amount exists with respect to such AB Modified Loan, taking into account the most recent appraisal obtained by the Non-Serviced Special Servicer with respect to such Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, and all other information

 

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relevant to a Collateral Deficiency Amount determination. Upon obtaining knowledge or receipt of notice by any other party to the PSA that a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan has become an AB Modified Loan, such party will be required to promptly notify the master servicer thereof. None of the master servicer (with respect to Mortgage Loans other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan), the special servicer (with respect to Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans), the trustee, the operating advisor or the certificate administrator will calculate or verify any Collateral Deficiency Amount.

 

A “Cumulative Appraisal Reduction Amount” as of any date of determination is equal to the sum of (i) all Appraisal Reduction Amounts then in effect, and (ii) with respect to any AB Modified Loan, any Collateral Deficiency Amount then in effect. The certificate administrator and the master servicer will be entitled to conclusively rely on the special servicer’s calculation or determination of any Cumulative Appraisal Reduction Amount with respect to a Mortgage Loan (other than a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan). With respect to a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, the special servicer and the certificate administrator will be entitled to conclusively rely on the applicable Non-Serviced Special Servicer’s calculation of any Appraisal Reduction Amount with respect to such Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan and on the master servicer’s calculation or determination of any Collateral Deficiency Amount with respect to such Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan.

 

AB Modified Loan” means any Corrected Loan (1) that became a Corrected Loan (which includes for purposes of this definition any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan that became a “corrected loan” (or any term substantially similar thereto) pursuant to the related Non-Serviced PSA) due to a modification thereto that resulted in the creation of an A/B note structure (or similar structure) and as to which the new junior note(s) did not previously exist or the principal amount of the new junior note(s) was previously part of either an A note held by the issuing entity or the original unmodified Mortgage Loan and (2) as to which an Appraisal Reduction Amount is not in effect.

 

Collateral Deficiency Amount” means, with respect to any AB Modified Loan as of any date of determination, the excess of (i) the Stated Principal Balance of such AB Modified Loan (taking into account the related junior note(s)), over (ii) the sum of (in the case of a Whole Loan, solely to the extent allocable to the subject Mortgage Loan) (x) the most recent appraised value for the related Mortgaged Property or Mortgaged Properties, plus (y) solely to the extent not reflected or taken into account in such appraised value and to the extent on deposit with, or otherwise under the control of, the lender as of the date of such determination, any capital or additional collateral contributed by the related borrower at the time the Mortgage Loan became (and as part of the modification related to) such AB Modified Loan for the benefit of the related Mortgaged Property or Mortgaged Properties (provided that in the case of a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, the amounts set forth in this clause (y) will be taken into account solely to the extent relevant information is received by the master servicer), plus (z) any other escrows or reserves (in addition to any amounts set forth in the immediately preceding clause (y)) held by the lender in respect of such AB Modified Loan as of the date of such determination. The certificate administrator, the operating advisor and the master servicer will be entitled to conclusively rely on the special servicer’s calculation or determination of any Collateral Deficiency Amount with respect to Mortgage Loans (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan). The certificate administrator, the operating advisor and the special servicer will be entitled to conclusively rely on the master servicer’s calculation or determination of any Collateral Deficiency Amount with respect to Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans.

 

For purposes of determining the Non-Reduced Interests, the Controlling Class and the occurrence of a Control Termination Event, the VRR Percentage of any Appraisal Reduction Amounts allocated to a Mortgage Loan will be allocated to the VRR Interest to notionally reduce (to not less than zero) the VRR Interest Balance thereof, and the Non-VRR Percentage of any Appraisal Reduction Amounts allocated to a Mortgage Loan will be allocated to each class of Principal Balance Certificates in reverse sequential order to notionally reduce the Certificate Balance thereof until the related Certificate Balance of each such class is reduced to zero (i.e., first, to the Class H certificates, then, to the Class G certificates, then, to the Class F certificates, then, to the Class E certificates, then, to the Class D certificates, then, to the Class C certificates; then, to the Class B certificates; then, to the Class A-S certificates, and finally, pro rata based on their respective interest entitlements, to the Senior Certificates). In addition, for purposes of determining the Controlling Class and the occurrence of a Control Termination Event, the Non-VRR Percentage of

 

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Collateral Deficiency Amounts allocated to a related Mortgage Loan that is an AB Modified Loan will be allocated to each class of Control Eligible Certificates in reverse sequential order to notionally reduce the Certificate Balance thereof until the related Certificate Balance of each such class is reduced to zero (i.e., first, to the Class H certificates, then, to the Class G certificates, then, to the Class F certificates, and, then, to the Class E certificates). For the avoidance of doubt, for purposes of determining the Controlling Class and the occurrence of a Control Termination Event, any class of Control Eligible Certificates will be allocated the Non-VRR Percentage of both applicable Appraisal Reduction Amounts and applicable Collateral Deficiency Amounts, as described in this paragraph.

 

The appraised value of any applicable Mortgaged Property is required to be determined on an “as-is” basis for purposes of determining all Appraisal Reduction Amounts. The special servicer (in the case of a Mortgage Loan other than a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) or the master servicer (in the case of a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) will be required to promptly notify the special servicer or the master servicer, as applicable, and the certificate administrator of (i) any Appraisal Reduction Amount, (ii) any Collateral Deficiency Amount, and (iii) any resulting Cumulative Appraisal Reduction Amount, and the certificate administrator will be required to promptly post notice of such Appraisal Reduction Amount, as applicable, to the certificate administrator’s website.

 

Any class of Control Eligible Certificates, the Certificate Balance of which (taking into account the application of any Appraisal Reduction Amounts or Collateral Deficiency Amounts to notionally reduce the Certificate Balance of such class) has been reduced to less than 25% of its initial Certificate Balance, is referred to as an “Appraised-Out Class”. The holders of the majority (by Certificate Balance) of an Appraised-Out Class will have the right, at their sole expense, to require the special servicer to order (or, with respect to a Collateral Deficiency Amount calculation for a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, require the master servicer to request from the applicable Non-Serviced Special Servicer) a second appraisal of any related Mortgage Loan (or Serviced Whole Loan) for which an Appraisal Reduction Event has occurred or as to which there exists a Collateral Deficiency Amount (such holders, the “Requesting Holders”). With respect to any such Mortgage Loan (other than with respect to a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) or Serviced Whole Loan, the special servicer will use its reasonable efforts to cause such appraisal to be (i) delivered within 30 days from receipt of the Requesting Holders’ written request and (ii) prepared on an “as-is” basis by an MAI appraiser. With respect to any such Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, the master servicer will be required to use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain such second appraisal from the applicable Non-Serviced Special Servicer. Upon receipt of such supplemental appraisal, the master servicer (for Collateral Deficiency Amounts on Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans), the applicable Non-Serviced Special Servicer (for Appraisal Reduction Amounts on Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans to the extent provided for in the applicable Non-Serviced PSA and applicable Co-Lender Agreement) and the special servicer (for Mortgage Loans other than Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans) will be required to determine, in accordance with the Servicing Standard, whether, based on its assessment of such supplemental appraisal, any recalculation of the Appraisal Reduction Amount or Collateral Deficiency Amount, as applicable, is warranted and, if so warranted will recalculate such Appraisal Reduction Amount or Collateral Deficiency Amount, as applicable, based upon such supplemental appraisal and (for Mortgage Loans (other than Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans) or Serviced Whole Loans) receipt of information requested by the special servicer from the master servicer as described above. If required by any such recalculation, the applicable Appraised-Out Class will be reinstated as the Controlling Class and each other Appraised-Out Class will, if applicable, have its related Certificate Balance notionally restored to the extent required by such recalculation of the Appraisal Reduction Amount or Collateral Deficiency Amount, if applicable.

 

In addition, the holders of certificates representing the majority of the Certificate Balance of any Appraised-Out Class will have the right, at their sole expense, to require the special servicer to order an additional appraisal of any Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan for which an Appraisal Reduction Event has occurred or as to which there exists a Collateral Deficiency Amount if an event has occurred at or with regard to the related Mortgaged Property or Mortgaged Properties that would have a material effect on its appraised value, and the special servicer is required to use its reasonable efforts to cause such appraisal to be (i) delivered within 30 days from receipt of the Requesting Holders’ written request and (ii) prepared on an “as-is” basis by an MAI appraiser; provided that the special servicer will not be required to obtain such appraisal if it determines in accordance with the Servicing Standard that no events at or with regard to the

 

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related Mortgaged Property or Mortgaged Properties have occurred that would have a material effect on the appraised value of the related Mortgaged Property or Mortgaged Properties.

 

Any Appraised-Out Class for which the Requesting Holders are challenging the master servicer’s or the special servicer’s, as applicable, Appraisal Reduction Amount or Collateral Deficiency Amount determination may not exercise any direction, control, consent and/or similar rights of the Controlling Class, until such time, if any, as such class is reinstated as the Controlling Class. The rights of the Controlling Class will be exercised by the next most senior Control Eligible Certificates, if any, during such period.

 

With respect to each Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, the related directing holder will be subject to provisions similar to those described above. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans” and “—Servicing of the Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans”. With respect to an AB Whole Loan, the holder of the related Subordinate Companion Loan may in certain circumstances post collateral to avoid a change of control as described in “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans”.

 

Maintenance of Insurance

 

To the extent permitted by the related Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan and required by the Servicing Standard, the master servicer (with respect to the Mortgage Loans and any related Serviced Companion Loan, but excluding any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) will be required to use efforts consistent with the Servicing Standard to cause each borrower to maintain, and the special servicer (with respect to REO Properties other than a Mortgaged Property securing a related Non-Serviced Whole Loan and subject to the conditions set forth in the following sentence) will maintain, for the related Mortgaged Property all insurance coverage required by the terms of the related Mortgage Loan documents; provided, however, that the master servicer (with respect to Mortgage Loans and Serviced Companion Loans) will not be required to cause the borrower to maintain and the special servicer (with respect to REO Properties) will not be required to maintain terrorism insurance to the extent that the failure of the related borrower to do so is an Acceptable Insurance Default (as defined below) or if the trustee does not have an insurable interest. Insurance coverage is required to be in the amounts (which, in the case of casualty insurance, is generally equal to the lesser of the outstanding principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan or Whole Loan and the replacement cost of the related Mortgaged Property), and from an insurer meeting the requirements, set forth in the related Mortgage Loan documents. If the borrower does not maintain such coverage, the master servicer (with respect to such Mortgage Loans and any related Serviced Companion Loan) or the special servicer (with respect to REO Properties other than a Mortgaged Property securing a related Non-Serviced Whole Loan), as the case may be, will be required to maintain such coverage to the extent such coverage is available at commercially reasonable rates and the trustee has an insurable interest, as determined by the master servicer (with respect to the Mortgage Loans and any related Serviced Companion Loan) or special servicer (with respect to REO Properties other than a Mortgaged Property securing a related Non-Serviced Whole Loan), as applicable, in accordance with the Servicing Standard; provided that the master servicer will be obligated to use efforts consistent with the Servicing Standard to cause the borrower to maintain (or to itself maintain) insurance against property damage resulting from terrorist or similar acts unless the borrower’s failure is an Acceptable Insurance Default as determined by the master servicer (with respect to non-Specially Serviced Loans) or the special servicer (with respect to Specially Serviced Loans) with (in respect of any Mortgage Loan other than an applicable Excluded Loan and unless a Control Termination Event is continuing) the consent of the Directing Holder and (ii) (other than an applicable Excluded Loan) after consultation by the special servicer with the Risk Retention Consultation Parties. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Certain Terms of the Mortgage Loans” and “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Terrorism Insurance May Not Be Available for All Mortgaged Properties”.

 

Notwithstanding any contrary provision above, the master servicer will not be required to maintain, and will not be in default for failing to obtain, any earthquake or environmental insurance on any Mortgaged Property unless (other than with respect to a Mortgaged Property securing any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) such insurance was required at the time of origination of the related Mortgage Loan, the trustee has an insurable interest and such insurance is currently available at commercially reasonable rates. In addition, the master servicer and special servicer will be entitled to rely on insurance consultants (at the applicable servicer’s expense) in determining whether any insurance is available at commercially

 

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reasonable rates. After the master servicer determines that a Mortgaged Property other than the Mortgaged Property securing a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan is located in an area identified as a federally designated special flood hazard area (and flood insurance has been made available), the master servicer will be required to use efforts consistent with the Servicing Standard (1) to cause each borrower to maintain (to the extent required by the related Mortgage Loan documents), and (2) if the borrower does not so maintain, to itself maintain to the extent the trustee, as mortgagee, has an insurable interest in the Mortgaged Property and such insurance is available at commercially reasonable rates (as determined by the master servicer in accordance with the Servicing Standard) a flood insurance policy in an amount representing coverage not less than the lesser of (x) the outstanding principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan (and any related Serviced Companion Loan) and (y) the maximum amount of insurance which is available under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended, plus such additional excess flood coverage with respect to the Mortgaged Property, if any, in an amount consistent with the Servicing Standard, but only to the extent that the related Mortgage Loan permits the lender to require the coverage and maintaining coverage is consistent with the Servicing Standard.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect to the Mortgage Loans (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) and any related Serviced Companion Loan, that either (x) require the borrower to maintain “all-risk” property insurance (and do not expressly permit an exclusion for terrorism) or (y) contain provisions generally requiring the applicable borrower to maintain insurance in types and against such risks as the holder of such Mortgage Loan and any related Serviced Companion Loan reasonably requires from time to time in order to protect its interests, the master servicer will be required to, consistent with the Servicing Standard, (A) monitor in accordance with the Servicing Standard whether the insurance policies for the related Mortgaged Property contain exclusions in addition to those customarily found in insurance policies for mortgaged properties similar to the Mortgaged Properties on or prior to September 11, 2001 (“Additional Exclusions”), (B) request the borrower to either purchase insurance against the risks specified in the Additional Exclusions or provide an explanation as to its reasons for failing to purchase such insurance, and (C) notify the special servicer if it has knowledge that any insurance policy contains Additional Exclusions or if it has knowledge that any borrower fails to purchase the insurance requested to be purchased by the master servicer pursuant to clause (B) above. If the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, determines in accordance with the Servicing Standard that such failure is not an Acceptable Insurance Default, the master servicer will be required to use efforts consistent with the Servicing Standard to cause such insurance to be maintained following such determination (if made by the master servicer) or following notice of such determination (if made by the special servicer). If the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, determines that such failure is an Acceptable Insurance Default, it will be required to promptly deliver such conclusions in writing to the 17g-5 Information Provider for posting to the 17g-5 Information Provider’s website for those Mortgage Loans that (i) have one of the 10 highest outstanding principal balances of the Mortgage Loans then included in the issuing entity or (ii) comprise more than 5% of the outstanding principal balance of the Mortgage Loans then included in the issuing entity.

 

Acceptable Insurance Default” means, with respect to any Mortgage Loan (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) or Serviced Whole Loan, a default under the related Mortgage Loan documents arising by reason of (i) any failure on the part of the related borrower to maintain with respect to the related Mortgaged Property specific insurance coverage with respect to, or an all-risk casualty insurance policy that does not specifically exclude, terrorist or similar acts, and/or (ii) any failure on the part of the related borrower to maintain with respect to the related Mortgaged Property, insurance coverage with respect to damages or casualties caused by terrorist or similar acts upon terms not materially less favorable than those in place as of the Closing Date, in each case, as to which default the master servicer and the special servicer may forbear taking any enforcement action; provided that, subject to the consent or consultation rights of the Directing Holder and/or the consultation rights of the Risk Retention Consultation Parties or the holder of any Companion Loan as described under “—The Directing Holder—Major Decisionsthe master servicer (with respect to non-Specially Serviced Loans) or the special servicer (with respect to Specially Serviced Loans) has determined in its reasonable judgment based on inquiry consistent with the Servicing Standard that either (a) such insurance is not available at commercially reasonable rates and that such hazards are not at the time commonly insured against for properties similar

 

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to the related Mortgaged Property and located in or around the region in which such related Mortgaged Property is located, or (b) such insurance is not available at any rate.

 

During the period that the master servicer or the special servicer is evaluating the availability of such insurance, or waiting for a response from the Directing Holder or to consult with a Risk Retention Consultation Party, neither the master servicer nor the special servicer will be liable for any loss related to its failure to require the borrower to maintain such insurance and neither will be in default of its obligations as a result of such failure unless the master servicer or the special servicer is required to take any immediate action pursuant to the Servicing Standard and other servicing requirements under the PSA as described under “—The Directing Holder— Control Termination Event and Consultation Termination Event” and “—Servicing Override”.

 

The special servicer will be required to maintain (or cause to be maintained), fire and hazard insurance on each REO Property (other than any REO Property with respect to any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan), to the extent obtainable at commercially reasonable rates and the trustee has an insurable interest, in an amount that is at least equal to the lesser of (1) the full replacement cost of the improvements on the REO Property, and (2) the outstanding principal balance owing on the related REO Loan, and in any event, the amount necessary to avoid the operation of any co-insurance provisions. In addition, if the REO Property is located in an area identified as a federally designated special flood hazard area, the special servicer will be required to cause to be maintained, to the extent available at commercially reasonable rates (as determined by the special servicer (with the consent of the Directing Holder (prior to the occurrence and continuance of a Control Termination Event and other than in respect of any applicable Excluded Loan), in consultation with the Risk Retention Consultation Parties (other than with respect of any applicable Excluded Loan) and in accordance with the Servicing Standard)), a flood insurance policy meeting the requirements of the current guidelines of the Federal Insurance Administration in an amount representing coverage not less than the maximum amount of insurance that is available under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended.

 

The PSA provides that the master servicer may satisfy its obligation to cause each borrower to maintain a hazard insurance policy and the master servicer or the special servicer may satisfy their respective obligation to maintain hazard insurance by maintaining a blanket or master single interest or force-placed policy insuring against hazard losses on the Mortgage Loans and related Serviced Companion Loan and REO Properties (other than the Mortgaged Property securing the related Non-Serviced Whole Loan), as applicable. Any losses incurred with respect to Mortgage Loans (and any related Serviced Companion Loan) or REO Properties due to uninsured risks (including earthquakes, mudflows and floods) or insufficient hazard insurance proceeds may adversely affect payments to Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner. Any cost incurred by the master servicer or the special servicer in maintaining a hazard insurance policy, if the borrower defaults on its obligation to do so, will be advanced by the master servicer as a Property Protection Advance and will be charged to the related borrower. Generally, no borrower is required by the Mortgage Loan documents to maintain earthquake insurance on any Mortgaged Property and the special servicer will not be required to maintain earthquake insurance on any REO Properties. Any cost of maintaining that kind of required insurance or other earthquake insurance obtained by the special servicer will be paid out of the applicable REO Account or advanced by the master servicer as a Property Protection Advance.

 

The costs of the insurance may be recovered by the master servicer or the trustee, as the case may be, from reimbursements received from the borrower or, if the borrower does not pay those amounts, as a Property Protection Advance as set forth in the PSA. All costs and expenses incurred by the special servicer in maintaining the insurance described above on REO Properties will be paid out of the related REO Account or, if the amount in such account is insufficient, such costs and expenses will be advanced by the master servicer to the special servicer as a Property Protection Advance to the extent that such Property Protection Advance is not determined to be a Nonrecoverable Advance.

 

No pool insurance policy, special hazard insurance policy, bankruptcy bond, repurchase bond or certificate guarantee insurance will be maintained with respect to the Mortgage Loans, nor will any Mortgage Loan be subject to FHA insurance.

 

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Modifications, Waivers and Amendments

 

Subject to the immediately succeeding paragraph, (i) the special servicer will be responsible for processing waivers, modifications, amendments and consents with respect to (a) any Specially Serviced Loan and (b) any Mortgage Loan (other than a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) or Serviced Whole Loan with respect to which the matter involves a Special Servicer Non-Major Decision (other than the items listed in clauses (i)(A) and (i)(B) of “Special Servicer Non-Major Decision”, which the master servicer will process with respect to non-Specially Serviced Loans, subject to special servicer consent or deemed consent as provided in the PSA) or a Special Servicer Major Decision, and (ii) the master servicer will be responsible for processing waivers, modifications, amendments and consents with respect to any Mortgage Loan (other than a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) or Serviced Whole Loan that is not a Specially Serviced Loan and does not involve a Special Servicer Major Decision or Special Servicer Non-Major Decision (other than the items listed in clauses (i)(A) and (i)(B) of “Special Servicer Non-Major Decision”, which the master servicer will process, subject to special servicer consent or deemed consent as provided in the PSA); provided that, except as otherwise set forth in this paragraph, neither the special servicer nor the master servicer may waive, modify or amend (or consent to waive, modify or amend) any provision of a Mortgage Loan and Serviced Companion Loan that is not in default or as to which default is not reasonably foreseeable except for (1) the waiver of any due-on-sale clause or due-on-encumbrance clause to the extent permitted in the PSA, and (2) any waiver, modification or amendment more than three months after the Closing Date that would not be a “significant modification” of the Mortgage Loan and/or Serviced Companion Loan within the meaning of Treasury regulations Section 1.860G-2(b) or otherwise (i) cause any Trust REMIC to fail to qualify as a REMIC or the Grantor Trust to fail to qualify as a grantor trust or (ii) result in the imposition of a tax upon any Trust REMIC, the Grantor Trust or the issuing entity. Subject to the immediately succeeding paragraph, the master servicer will not be permitted under the PSA to agree to any modifications, waivers and amendments that constitute Special Servicer Major Decisions without the consent of the special servicer (which such consent may be deemed received by the master servicer if the special servicer does not respond within 10 business days of delivery to the special servicer of the analysis and all information in the master servicer’s possession that is reasonably requested by the special servicer in order to grant or withhold such consent, plus, if applicable, any additional time provided to the Directing Holder or other relevant party under the PSA and, if applicable, any additional time period provided to a holder of a Companion Loan under a related Co-Lender Agreement), except certain non-material consents and waivers described in the PSA and as permitted under the Mortgage Loan documents.

 

With respect to non-Specially Serviced Loans, the master servicer, prior to taking any action with respect to any Special Servicer Major Decision (or making a determination not to take action with respect to a Special Servicer Major Decision) and prior to taking any action with respect to any Special Servicer Non-Major Decision (other than the items listed in clauses (i)(A) and (i)(B) of “Special Servicer Non-Major Decision”) or making a determination not to take action with respect to the Special Servicer Non-Major Decision (other than the items listed in clauses (i)(A) and (i)(B) of “Special Servicer Non-Major Decision”), will be required to refer any request with respect to such Special Servicer Major Decision or Special Servicer Non-Major Decision to the special servicer, which will process the request directly, or if mutually agreed to by the special servicer and the master servicer, the master servicer will be required to process such request, and if the master servicer processes such request and is recommending approval of such request, the master servicer will be required to prepare and submit its written analysis and recommendation to the special servicer with all information in the possession of the master servicer that the special servicer may reasonably request in order to withhold or grant its consent, and in all cases the special servicer will be entitled (subject to the discussion under “—The Directing Holder” below) to approve or disapprove any modification, waiver, amendment or other action that constitutes a Special Servicer Major Decision or a Special Servicer Non-Major Decision. In addition, the master servicer will be required to provide the special servicer with any notice that it receives relating to a default by the borrower under a ground lease where all or any portion of the collateral for the Mortgage Loan is the ground lease, and the special servicer will determine in accordance with the Servicing Standard whether to cure any borrower defaults relating to ground leases.

 

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additional collateral) of the terms of a Specially Serviced Loan with respect to which a payment default or other material default has occurred or a payment default or other material default is, in the special servicer’s judgment, reasonably foreseeable, is reasonably likely to produce a greater recovery on a net present value basis (the relevant discounting to be performed at the related Mortgage Rate) to the issuing entity and, if applicable, the holders of any applicable Companion Loan, than liquidation of the Specially Serviced Loan, then such special servicer may, but is not required to, agree to a modification, waiver or amendment of the Specially Serviced Loan, subject to (x) the restrictions and limitations described below, (y) with respect to any Major Decision, with respect to any Mortgage Loan other than any applicable Excluded Loan, prior to the occurrence and continuance of a Control Termination Event, the approval of the Directing Holder (or after the occurrence and continuance of a Control Termination Event, but prior to a Consultation Termination Event, upon consultation with the Controlling Class Representative), and consultation with the Risk Retention Consultation Parties, as provided in the PSA and described in this prospectus and (z) with respect to a Serviced Whole Loan, the rights of the holder of the related Serviced Companion Loan, as applicable, to advise or consult with the special servicer with respect to, or consent to, such modification, waiver or amendment, in each case, pursuant to the terms of the related Co-Lender Agreement and, with respect to a Mortgage Loan that has mezzanine debt, the rights of the mezzanine lender, if any, to consent to such modification, waiver or amendment, in each case, pursuant to the terms of the related intercreditor agreement.

 

In connection with (i) the release of a Mortgaged Property (other than a Mortgaged Property securing the related Non-Serviced Whole Loan) or any portion of a Mortgaged Property from the lien of the related Mortgage or (ii) the taking of a Mortgaged Property (other than a Mortgaged Property securing the related Non-Serviced Whole Loan) or any portion of a Mortgaged Property by exercise of the power of eminent domain or condemnation, if the related Mortgage Loan documents require the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, to calculate (or to approve the calculation of the related borrower of) the loan-to-value ratio of the remaining Mortgaged Property or Mortgaged Properties or the fair market value of the real property constituting the remaining Mortgaged Property or Mortgaged Properties, for purposes of REMIC qualification of the related Mortgage Loan, then such calculation will, unless then permitted by the REMIC provisions, exclude the value of personal property and going concern value, if any, as determined by an appropriate third party.

 

Borrowers may request payment forbearance because of COVID-19 related financial hardship. The PSA will permit the master servicer or special servicer, as applicable, to grant a forbearance on a Mortgage Loan related to the global COVID-19 emergency if (i) prior to the 2021 calendar year, the period of forbearance granted, when added to any prior periods of forbearance granted before or after the Issuing Entity acquired such Mortgage Loan (whether or not such prior grants of forbearance were covered by Section 5.02(2) of Revenue Procedure 2020-26), does not exceed six months (or such longer period of time as may be allowed by guidance that is binding on federal income tax authorities) and such forbearance is otherwise covered by Section 5.02(2) of Revenue Procedure 2020-26, (ii) such forbearance is permitted under another provision of the PSA and the requirements under such provision are satisfied, or (iii) an opinion of counsel is delivered to the effect that such forbearance will not result in an adverse REMIC event. See the discussion of Revenue Procedure 2020-26 under the caption “Risk Factors—Tax Matters and Changes in Tax Law May Adversely Impact the Mortgage Loans or Your Investment—Changes to REMIC Restrictions on Loan Modifications May Impact an Investment in the Certificates”.

 

The special servicer is required to use its reasonable efforts to the extent reasonably possible to fully amortize a modified Mortgage Loan prior to the Rated Final Distribution Date. The special servicer may not agree to a modification, waiver or amendment of any term of any Specially Serviced Loan if that modification, waiver or amendment would:

 

(1)       extend the maturity date of the Specially Serviced Loan to a date occurring later than the earlier of (A) five years prior to the Rated Final Distribution Date and (B) if the Specially Serviced Loan is secured solely or primarily by a leasehold estate and not the related fee interest, the date occurring twenty years or, to the extent consistent with the Servicing Standard giving due consideration to the remaining term of the ground lease and (A) prior to the occurrence and continuance of a Control Termination Event, with the consent of the Directing Holder and (B) to the extent such modification, waiver or amendment constitutes a

 

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Major Decision, after consultation with the Risk Retention Consultation Parties (in each case, other than with respect to a Mortgage Loan that is an applicable Excluded Loan as to such party), ten years, prior to the end of the current term of the ground lease, plus any options to extend exercisable unilaterally by the borrower; or

 

(2)       provide for the deferral of interest unless interest accrues on the Mortgage Loan or the Serviced Whole Loans, generally, at the related Mortgage Rate.

 

If the special servicer gives notice of any modification, waiver or amendment of any term of any Mortgage Loan (other than any Non-Serviced Whole Loan) or related Companion Loan, the special servicer will be required to notify the master servicer, the holder of any related Companion Loan, the certificate administrator, the trustee, the Directing Holder (other than following the occurrence of a Consultation Termination Event and with respect to an applicable Excluded Loan), the Risk Retention Consultation Parties (other than with respect to any applicable Excluded Loan), the operating advisor (only if a Control Termination Event is continuing) and the 17g-5 Information Provider, who will thereafter post any such notice to the 17g-5 Information Provider’s website. If the master servicer gives notice of any modification, waiver or amendment of any term of any such Mortgage Loan or related Companion Loan, the master servicer will be required to notify the certificate administrator, trustee, the special servicer (and, the special servicer will, forward such notice to the Directing Holder (other than following the occurrence of a Consultation Termination Event and with respect to an applicable Excluded Loan), the Risk Retention Consultation Parties (other than with respect to an applicable Excluded Loan), the holder of any related Companion Loan and the 17g-5 Information Provider, who will be required to thereafter post any such notice to the 17g-5 Information Provider’s website. The party providing notice will be required to deliver to the custodian for deposit in the related Mortgage File, an original counterpart of the agreement related to the modification, waiver or amendment, promptly following the execution of that agreement, and if required, a copy to the master servicer and to the holder of any related Companion Loan, all as set forth in the PSA. Copies of each agreement whereby the modification, waiver or amendment of any term of any Mortgage Loan is effected are required to be available for review during normal business hours at the offices of the custodian. See “Description of the Certificates—Reports to Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner; Certain Available Information”.

 

The modification, waiver or amendment of a Serviced Whole Loan or a Mortgage Loan that has a related mezzanine loan will be subject to certain limitations set forth in the related intercreditor agreement. See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Other Financings or Ability To Incur Other Indebtedness Entails Risk”.

 

Special Servicer Non-Major Decision” means each of the following:

 

(i)    agreeing to any modification, waiver, consent or amendment of the related Mortgage Loan in connection with a defeasance if such proposed modification, waiver, consent or amendment is with respect to (A) a waiver of a mortgage loan event of default (but excluding non-monetary events of default other than defaults relating to transfers of interests in the borrower or the existing collateral or material modifications of the existing collateral), (B) a modification of the type of defeasance collateral required under the related Mortgage Loan documents such that defeasance collateral other than direct, non-callable obligations of the United States of America would be permitted, or (C) a modification that would permit a principal prepayment instead of defeasance if the related Mortgage Loan documents do not otherwise permit such principal prepayment; provided that the foregoing is not otherwise a Major Decision or another Special Servicer Non-Major Decision;

 

(ii)    any requests for the funding or disbursement of amounts from any escrow accounts, reserve funds or letters of credit held, as “performance”, “earn-out”, “holdback” or similar escrows or reserves with respect to any Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan as further identified on a schedule to the PSA, but excluding (subject to clause (iv) below) as to Mortgage Loans or Serviced Whole Loan which are non-Specially Serviced Loans, (A) any routine and/or customary escrow and reserve fundings or disbursements for which the satisfaction of performance-related criteria or lender discretion is not required or permitted pursuant to the terms of the related loan documents,

 

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(B) any request with respect to a Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan that is a non-Specially Serviced Loan for the funding or disbursement of ordinary course impounds, repair and replacement reserves, lender approved budget and operating expenses, and tenant improvements pursuant to an approved lease, each in accordance with the loan documents or (C) any other funding or disbursement as mutually agreed upon by the master servicer and special servicer;

 

(iii)    in circumstances where no lender discretion is permitted other than confirming that the conditions in the related Mortgage Loan documents have been satisfied (including determining whether any applicable terms or tests are satisfied), any request to incur additional debt in accordance with the terms of the related Mortgage Loan documents; provided that the foregoing is not otherwise a Major Decision or another Special Servicer Non-Major Decision;

 

(iv)    in circumstances where no lender discretion is required other than confirming the satisfaction of the applicable terms of the Mortgage Loan documents (including determining whether any applicable terms or tests are satisfied), processing requests for any release of collateral or any acceptance of substitute or additional collateral for a Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan; provided that, in any case, Special Servicer Non-Major Decisions will not include (i) the release, substitution or addition of collateral securing any Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan in connection with a defeasance of such collateral; or (ii) requests that are related to any condemnation action that is pending, or threatened in writing, and would affect a non-material portion of the Mortgaged Property; provided that such release or substitution or addition of collateral is not otherwise a Major Decision; and

 

(v)    approving easements or rights of way that materially affect the use or value of a Mortgaged Property or the borrower’s ability to make payments with respect to the related Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan.

 

provided, however, that with respect to clauses (i)(A) and (i)(B) of this definition, the master servicer will be required to process such request with respect to non-Specially Serviced Loans and obtain the consent or deemed consent of the special servicer as provided in the PSA.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the master servicer and the special servicer may mutually agree as contemplated in the PSA that the master servicer will process any of the foregoing matters with respect to any Mortgage Loan (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) or Serviced Whole Loan that is a non-Specially Serviced Loan in accordance with the terms and conditions reasonably agreed to by the master servicer and the special servicer, including the special servicer’s consent. If the master servicer and special servicer mutually agree that the master servicer will process a Special Servicer Non-Major Decision with respect to any Mortgage Loan (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) or Serviced Whole Loan that is a non-Specially Serviced Loan, the master servicer will be required to obtain the special servicer’s prior consent (or deemed consent) to the Special Servicer Non-Major Decision.

 

Any fees or other charges charged by the master servicer or the special servicer in connection with processing any Payment Accommodation with respect to any Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan (in the aggregate with each other such Payment Accommodation with respect to such Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan) may not exceed an amount equal to $30,000 (“Payment Accommodation Fees”) (excluding attorneys’ fees and third party expenses) and may only be borne by the borrower, not the issuing entity.

 

Neither the master servicer nor the special servicer will be permitted to enter into, or structure (including, without limitation, by way of the application of credits, discounts, forgiveness or otherwise), any modification, waiver, amendment, work-out, consent or approval with respect to any Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan in a manner that would be inconsistent with the allocation and payment priorities described under “Description of the CertificatesDistributionsApplication Priority of Mortgage Loan Collections or Whole Loan Collections” or in the related Co-Lender Agreement.

 

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and payment priorities in the related loan documents and the related Co-Lender Agreement, such that neither the issuing entity as holder of such Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan nor any holder of any related Companion Loan gains a priority over the other holder that is not reflected in the related loan documents and the related Co-Lender Agreement.

 

Enforcement of “Due-on-Sale” and “Due-on-Encumbrance” Provisions

 

The special servicer will be required to determine (with respect to any Specially Serviced Loan or, to the extent such action is a Special Servicer Major Decision or Special Servicer Non-Major Decision (other than the items listed in clauses (i)(A) and (i)(B) of “Special Servicer Non-Major Decision”), any non-Specially Serviced Loan (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) and any related Serviced Companion Loan), and the master servicer will be required to determine (with respect to any non-Specially Serviced Loan, to the extent such action is not a Special Servicer Major Decision or Special Servicer Non-Major Decision (other than the items listed in clauses (i)(A) and (i)(B) of “Special Servicer Non-Major Decision” which items the master servicer will be required to determine)), in each case, in a manner consistent with the Servicing Standard, whether to (a) exercise any right it may have with respect to such Mortgage Loan or Serviced Companion Loan containing a “due-on-sale” clause (1) to accelerate the payments on such Mortgage Loan or Companion Loan, as applicable, or (2) to grant or withhold its consent to any sale or transfer, consistent with the Servicing Standard or to (b) waive its right to exercise such rights; provided, however, that (i) with respect to such consent or waiver of rights that is a Major Decision, prior to the occurrence and continuance of any Control Termination Event and other than with respect to any applicable Excluded Loan, the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, has obtained the prior written consent (or deemed consent) of the Directing Holder (or after the occurrence and continuance of a Control Termination Event, but prior to a Consultation Termination Event and other than with respect to any applicable Excluded Loan, upon consultation with the Directing Holder), and (ii) with respect to any Mortgage Loan that (A) represents at least 5.0% of the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans then outstanding and has a Stated Principal Balance of at least $10,000,000, (B) represents one of the 10 largest Mortgage Loans based on Stated Principal Balance and has a Stated Principal Balance of at least $10,000,000, (C) has a Stated Principal Balance that is more than $35,000,000 or (D) is a Mortgage Loan as to which the related Serviced Companion Loan represents one of the 10 largest mortgage loans in the related other securitization (provided that the master servicer or special servicer, as applicable, will be entitled to reasonably rely upon the written notification provided by the master servicer, special servicer, trustee or certificate administrator of such other securitization as to whether such Serviced Companion Loan is one of the 10 largest mortgage loans in such other securitization, or if no timely response is received, permitted to rely upon the most recent CREFC® Reports from such other securitization), a Rating Agency Confirmation is received by the master servicer or the special servicer, as the case may be, from each Rating Agency and a confirmation of any applicable rating agency that such action will not result in the downgrade, withdrawal or qualification of its then-current ratings of any class of securities backed, wholly or partially, by any Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan (if any).

 

The special servicer will be required to determine (with respect to a Specially Serviced Loan or, to the extent such action is a Special Servicer Major Decision or Special Servicer Non-Major Decision (other than the items listed in clauses (i)(A) and (i)(B) of “Special Servicer Non-Major Decision”), any non-Specially Serviced Loan (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) and any related Serviced Companion Loan with a “due-on-encumbrance” clause) and the master servicer will be required to determine (with respect to any non-Specially Serviced Loan, to the extent such action is not a Special Servicer Major Decision or Special Servicer Non-Major Decision (other than the items listed in clauses (i)(A) and (i)(B) of “Special Servicer Non-Major Decision” which items, the master servicer will be required to determine)), in each case, in a manner consistent with the Servicing Standard, whether to (a) exercise any right it may have with respect to such Mortgage Loan or Serviced Companion Loan containing a “due-on-encumbrance” clause (1) to accelerate the payments thereon, or (2) to grant or withhold its consent to the creation of any additional lien or other encumbrance, consistent with the Servicing Standard or (b) waive its right to exercise such rights, provided, however, (i) with respect to such consent or waiver of rights that is a Major Decision, prior to the occurrence and continuance of any Control Termination Event and other than with respect to any applicable Excluded Loan, the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, has obtained the prior written consent (or deemed consent) of the Directing Holder (or after the occurrence and

 

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continuance of a Control Termination Event, but prior to a Consultation Termination Event and other than with respect to any applicable Excluded Loan, upon consultation with the Directing Holder), and (ii) with respect to any Mortgage Loan that (A) represents at least 2.0% of the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans then outstanding and has a Stated Principal Balance of at least $10,000,000, (B) represents one of the 10 largest Mortgage Loans based on Stated Principal Balance and has a Stated Principal Balance of at least $10,000,000, (C) has a Stated Principal Balance that is more than $35,000,000, (D) has a loan-to-value ratio that is equal to or greater than 85% (including any existing and proposed debt) and has a Stated Principal Balance of at least $10,000,000, (E) has a debt service coverage ratio that is less than 1.20x (in each case, determined based upon the aggregate of the principal balance of the Mortgage Loan (or Serviced Whole Loan, if applicable) and the principal amount of the proposed additional lien) and has a Stated Principal Balance of at least $10,000,000, or (F) is a Mortgage Loan as to which the related Serviced Companion Loan represents one of the 10 largest mortgage loans in the related other securitization (provided that the master servicer or special servicer, as applicable, will be entitled to reasonably rely upon the written notification provided by the master servicer, special servicer, trustee or certificate administrator of such other securitization as to whether such Serviced Companion Loan is one of the 10 largest mortgage loans in such other securitization, or if no timely response is received, permitted to rely upon the most recent CREFC® Reports from such other securitization), a Rating Agency Confirmation is received by the master servicer or the special servicer, as the case may be, from each Rating Agency and a confirmation of any applicable rating agency that such action will not result in the downgrade, withdrawal or qualification of its then-current ratings of any class of securities backed, wholly or partially, by any Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan (if any).

 

With respect to any matter described in the preceding two paragraphs, with respect to any non-Specially Serviced Loan as to which such action is a Special Servicer Major Decision or Special Servicer Non-Major Decision, the special servicer and the master servicer may mutually agree that the master servicer will process such action in accordance with the terms and conditions reasonably agreed to by the master servicer and the special servicer, including the special servicer’s consent and subject to the rights of the Directing Holder discussed under “—The Directing Holder”; provided, however, that with respect to clauses (i)(A) and (i)(B) of the definition of “Special Servicer Non-Major Decision”, the master servicer will be required to process such request with respect to non-Specially Serviced Loans and obtain the consent or deemed consent of the special servicer as provided in the PSA.

 

Inspections

 

The master servicer will be required to perform (at its own expense) or cause to be performed (at its own expense), physical inspections of each Mortgaged Property relating to a Mortgage Loan (other than the Mortgaged Property securing a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, which is subject to inspection pursuant to the related Non-Serviced PSA, and other than a Specially Serviced Loan) with a Stated Principal Balance of (A) $2,000,000 or more at least once every 12 months and (B) less than $2,000,000 at least once every 24 months, in each case commencing in the calendar year 2022 unless a physical inspection has been performed by the special servicer within the previous 12 months and the master servicer has no knowledge of a material change in the Mortgaged Property since such physical inspection; provided that if any scheduled payment becomes more than 60 days delinquent on the related Mortgage Loan, the special servicer is required to inspect or cause to be inspected the related Mortgaged Property as soon as practicable after the Mortgage Loan becomes a Specially Serviced Loan and annually thereafter for so long as the Mortgage Loan remains a Specially Serviced Loan (the cost of which inspection, to the extent not paid by the related borrower, will be reimbursed first from default interest and late charges constituting additional compensation of the special servicer on the related Mortgage Loan (but with respect to a Serviced Whole Loan, only amounts available for such purpose under the related Co-Lender Agreement) and then from the Collection Account as an expense of the issuing entity, and in the case of a Serviced Whole Loan, as an expense of the holders of the related Mortgage Loan and Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan, pro rata and pari passu, to the extent provided in the related Co-Lender Agreement). The special servicer or the master servicer, as applicable, will be required to prepare or cause to be prepared a written report of the inspection describing, among other things, the condition of and any damage to the Mortgaged Property to the extent evident from the inspection and specifying the existence of any vacancies in the Mortgaged Property of which it has knowledge and deems material, of any sale, transfer or

 

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abandonment of the Mortgaged Property of which it has knowledge or that is evident from the inspection, of any adverse change in the condition of the Mortgaged Property of which the preparer of such report has knowledge or that is evident from the inspection, and that the preparer of such report deems material, or of any material waste committed on the Mortgaged Property to the extent evident from the inspection.

 

Copies of the inspection reports referred to above that are delivered to the certificate administrator will be posted to the certificate administrator’s website for review by Privileged Persons pursuant to the PSA. See “Description of the Certificates—Reports to Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner; Certain Available Information”.

 

Collection of Operating Information

 

With respect to each Mortgage Loan that requires the borrower to deliver operating statements, the special servicer or the master servicer, as applicable, is also required to use reasonable efforts to collect and review the annual operating statements beginning with calendar year end 2021 of the related Mortgaged Property. Most of the Mortgage Loan documents obligate the related borrower to deliver annual property operating statements. However, we cannot assure you that any operating statements required to be delivered will in fact be delivered, nor is the special servicer or the master servicer likely to have any practical means of compelling the delivery in the case of an otherwise performing Mortgage Loan.

 

Special Servicing Transfer Event

 

The Mortgage Loans (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) any related Serviced Companion Loans and any related REO Properties will be serviced by the special servicer under the PSA in the event that the servicing responsibilities of the master servicer are transferred to the special servicer as described below. Such Mortgage Loans and related Serviced Companion Loans (including those loans that have become REO Properties) serviced by the special servicer are referred to in this prospectus collectively as the “Specially Serviced Loans”. The master servicer will be required to transfer certain of the servicing responsibilities to the special servicer with respect to any Mortgage Loan (including any related Serviced Companion Loan) for which the master servicer is responsible for servicing (each, a “Special Servicing Transfer Event”):

 

(1)       as to which a payment default has occurred at its original maturity date, or, if the original maturity date has been extended, at its extended maturity date; and in the case of a balloon payment, if the balloon payment is delinquent and the related borrower has not provided the master servicer (and the master servicer will be required to promptly forward a copy of such document to the special servicer, if it is not evident that a copy has been delivered to the special servicer), within 60 days after the related maturity date, with (a) a written and fully executed (subject only to customary final closing conditions) commitment, letter of intent, or otherwise binding application for refinancing or similar document that is, in each case, binding upon an acceptable lender or (b) a signed purchase agreement, in the case of clause (a) or (b), reasonably satisfactory in form and substance to the master servicer and (for so long as no Control Termination Event is continuing) the Directing Holder, which provides that such refinancing or purchase will occur within 120 days of such related maturity date; provided that such Mortgage Loan and any related Companion Loan will become a Specially Serviced Loan immediately if the related borrower fails to diligently pursue such financing or purchase or to pay any Assumed Scheduled Payment on the related due date (subject to any applicable grace period) at any time before the refinancing or purchase or, if such refinancing or purchase does not occur, such Mortgage Loan and any related Companion Loan at the end of such 120-day period (or for such shorter period beyond the date on which the related balloon payment was due within which the refinancing or purchase is scheduled to occur pursuant to the commitment for refinancing or signed purchase agreement or on which such commitment or signed purchase agreement terminates);

 

(2)       as to which any Periodic Payment is more than 60 days delinquent;

 

(3)       as to which (i) the borrower has entered into or consented to bankruptcy, appointment of a receiver or conservator or a similar insolvency proceeding, (ii) the borrower has become the subject of a decree or order for that proceeding and it has not been stayed or discharged or dismissed within 60 days (or

 

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a shorter period if the master servicer or the special servicer (and, in the case of the special servicer, with the consent of the Directing Holder, unless a Control Termination Event is continuing) determines in accordance with the Servicing Standard that the circumstances warrant that the related Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan (or REO Loan) be transferred to special servicing), or (iii) the related borrower makes an assignment for the benefit of its creditors, has admitted in writing its inability to pay its debts generally as they become due, or voluntarily suspends payment of its obligations;

 

(4)       as to which the master servicer or special servicer has received notice of the commencement of foreclosure or foreclosure or proposed foreclosure or similar proceedings of any lien other than the Mortgage on the Mortgaged Property;

 

(5)       as to which, in the judgment of the master servicer or the special servicer (and, in the case of the special servicer, so long as no Control Termination Event is continuing, with the consent of the Directing Holder), a payment default is imminent or reasonably foreseeable and is not likely to be cured by the borrower within 30 days; provided that the special servicer will not be permitted to make such judgment at any time that the special servicer is affiliated with the Directing Holder;

 

(6)       as to which a default that the master servicer or special servicer has notice (other than a failure by the related borrower to pay principal or interest) and which the master servicer or the special servicer (and, in the case of the special servicer, so long as no Control Termination Event is continuing, with the consent of the Directing Holder), as applicable, determines, in its good faith reasonable judgment, may materially and adversely affect the interests of the Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner (and, with respect to any Whole Loan, the holders of any related Companion Loan, as a collective whole (taking into account the pari passu or subordinate nature of any Companion Loan, as applicable)), has occurred and remains unremedied for the applicable grace period specified in the Mortgage Loan or related Companion Loan documents, other than in certain circumstances the failure to maintain terrorism insurance (or if no grace period is specified for events of default that are capable of cure, 30 days); provided that the special servicer will not be permitted to make such determination at any time that the special servicer is affiliated with the Directing Holder; or

 

(7)       as to which the master servicer or the special servicer (and, in the case of the special servicer, so long as no Control Termination Event is continuing, with the consent of the Directing Holder) determines that (i) a default (other than as described in clause (5) above) under the Mortgage Loan or related Companion Loan is imminent or reasonably foreseeable, (ii) such default will materially impair the value of the corresponding Mortgaged Property as security for the Mortgage Loan or related Companion Loan or otherwise materially adversely affect the interests of Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner (and, with respect to a Whole Loan, the holders of any related Companion Loan as a collective whole (taking into account the pari passu or subordinate nature of any Companion Loans)), and (iii) the default will continue unremedied for the applicable cure period under the terms of the Mortgage Loan or related Companion Loan, or, if no cure period is specified and the default is capable of being cured, for 30 days (provided that such 30-day grace period does not apply to a default that gives rise to immediate acceleration without application of a grace period under the terms of the Mortgage Loan or related Companion Loan); provided that any determination that a special servicing transfer event has occurred under this clause (7) with respect to any Mortgage Loan or related Companion Loan solely by reason of the failure (or imminent failure) of the related borrower to maintain or cause to be maintained insurance coverage against damages or losses arising from acts of terrorism may only be made by the master servicer (and with respect to any Mortgage Loan other than any applicable Excluded Loan, prior to the occurrence and continuance of any Control Termination Event, with the consent of the Directing Holder) as described under “—Maintenance of Insurance” above; provided that the special servicer will not be permitted to make such judgment at any time that the special servicer is affiliated with the Directing Holder.

 

For the avoidance of doubt, and for purposes of clauses (2), (3)(iii), (5), (6) and (7) above, neither (i) a Payment Accommodation with respect to any Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan nor (ii) any default or delinquency that would have existed but for such Payment Accommodation will constitute a Special Servicing Transfer Event, for so long as the related borrower is complying with the terms of such Payment Accommodation.

 

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However, the master servicer will be required to continue to (x) receive payments on the Mortgage Loans (and any related Serviced Companion Loan) (including amounts collected by the special servicer), (y) make certain calculations with respect to the Mortgage Loans and any related Serviced Companion Loan and (z) make remittances and prepare certain reports to the Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner with respect to the Mortgage Loans and any related Serviced Companion Loan. Additionally, the master servicer will continue to receive the Servicing Fee in respect of the Mortgage Loans (and any related Serviced Companion Loan) at the Servicing Fee Rate.

 

If the related Mortgaged Property is acquired in respect of any Mortgage Loan (and any related Serviced Companion Loan) (upon acquisition, an “REO Property”) whether through foreclosure, deed-in-lieu of foreclosure or otherwise, the special servicer will continue to be responsible for its operation and management. If any Serviced Companion Loan becomes specially serviced, then the related Mortgage Loan will also become a Specially Serviced Loan. If any Mortgage Loan becomes a Specially Serviced Loan, then the related Serviced Companion Loan will also become a Specially Serviced Loan. The master servicer will have no responsibility for the performance by the special servicer of its duties under the PSA. Any Mortgage Loan (excluding any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan), that is or becomes a cross-collateralized Mortgage Loan and is cross-collateralized with a Specially Serviced Loan will become a Specially Serviced Loan.

 

If any Specially Serviced Loan, in accordance with its original terms or as modified in accordance with the PSA, becomes performing for at least three consecutive Periodic Payments (provided that no additional event of default is foreseeable in the reasonable judgment of the special servicer and no other event or circumstance exists that causes such Mortgage Loan or related Companion Loan to otherwise constitute a Specially Serviced Loan), the special servicer will be required to transfer servicing of such Specially Serviced Loan (a “Corrected Loan”) to the master servicer.

 

Asset Status Report

 

The special servicer will be required to prepare a report (an “Asset Status Report”) for each Mortgage Loan (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) and, if applicable, any Serviced Whole Loan that becomes a Specially Serviced Loan upon the earlier of (i) 60 days after the servicing of such Mortgage Loan is transferred to the special servicer and (ii) prior to taking action with respect to any Major Decision (or making a determination not to take action with respect to a Major Decision) with respect to a Specially Serviced Loan (the “Initial Delivery Date”) and will be required to prepare one or more additional Asset Status Reports with respect to any such Specially Serviced Loan subsequent to the issuance of a Final Asset Status Report to the extent that during the course of the resolution of such Specially Serviced Loan changes in strategy reflected in the initial Asset Status Report (or subsequent Final Asset Status Report) are necessary to reflect the then current recommendation as to how the Specially Serviced Loan might be returned to performing status or otherwise liquidated in accordance with the Servicing Standard (each such report a “Subsequent Asset Status Report”). Each Asset Status Report will be required to be delivered in electronic form to:

 

the Directing Holder (but only with respect to any Mortgage Loan other than an applicable Excluded Loan and for so long as no Consultation Termination Event is continuing);

 

the Risk Retention Consultation Parties (but only with respect to any Mortgage Loan other than an applicable Excluded Loan);

 

with respect to any related Serviced Companion Loan, to the extent such Serviced Companion Loan has been included in a securitization transaction, to the master servicer of such securitization into which such Serviced Companion Loan has been sold or, to the extent such Serviced Companion Loan has not been included in a securitization transaction, to the holder of such Serviced Companion Loan;

 

the operating advisor (but only for so long as a Control Termination Event is continuing);

 

the master servicer; and

 

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the 17g-5 Information Provider, which will be required to post such report to the 17g-5 Information Provider’s website.

 

A summary of each Final Asset Status Report will be provided to the certificate administrator and the trustee.

 

An Asset Status Report prepared for each Specially Serviced Loan will be required to include, among other things, the following information:

 

summary of the status of such Specially Serviced Loan and any negotiations with the related borrower;

 

a discussion of the legal and environmental considerations reasonably known to the special servicer, consistent with the Servicing Standard, that are applicable to the exercise of remedies and to the enforcement of any related guaranties or other collateral for the related Specially Serviced Loan and whether outside legal counsel has been retained;

 

the most current rent roll and income or operating statement available for the related Mortgaged Property;

 

(A) the special servicer’s recommendations on how such Specially Serviced Loan might be returned to performing status (including the modification of a monetary term, and any workout, restructure or debt forgiveness) and returned to the master servicer for regular servicing or foreclosed or otherwise realized upon (including any proposed sale of a Defaulted Loan or REO Property), (B) a description of any such proposed or taken actions, and (C) the alternative courses of action that were or are being considered by the special servicer in connection with the proposed or taken actions;

 

the status of any foreclosure actions or other proceedings undertaken with respect to the Specially Serviced Loan, any proposed workouts and the status of any negotiations with respect to such workouts, and an assessment of the likelihood of additional defaults under the related Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan;

 

a description of any amendment, modification or waiver of a material term of any ground lease (or any space lease or air rights lease, if applicable) or franchise agreement;

 

the decision that the special servicer made, or intends or proposes to make, including a narrative analysis setting forth the special servicer’s rationale for its proposed decision, including its rejection of the alternatives;

 

an analysis of whether or not taking such proposed action is reasonably likely to produce a greater recovery on a present value basis than not taking such action, setting forth (x) the basis on which the special servicer made such determination and (y) the net present value calculation and all related assumptions;

 

the appraised value of the related Mortgaged Property (and a copy of the last obtained appraisal of such Mortgaged Property) together with a description of any adjustments to the valuation of such Mortgaged Property made by the special servicer together with an explanation of those adjustments; and

 

such other information as the special servicer deems relevant in light of the Servicing Standard.

 

With respect to any Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan, other than any applicable Excluded Loan, if no Control Termination Event is continuing, the Directing Holder will have the right to disapprove the Asset Status Report prepared by the special servicer with respect to a Specially Serviced Loan within 10 business days after receipt of the Asset Status Report. If the Directing Holder does not disapprove an Asset Status Report within 10 business days or if the special servicer makes a determination, in accordance with the

 

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Servicing Standard, that the disapproval by the Directing Holder (communicated to the special servicer within ten business days) is not in the best interest of all the Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner (taken as a collective whole), the special servicer will be required to implement the recommended action as outlined in the Asset Status Report. If the Directing Holder disapproves the Asset Status Report within the 10 business day period and the special servicer has not made the affirmative determination described above, the special servicer will be required to revise the Asset Status Report as soon as practicable thereafter, but in no event later than 30 days after the disapproval. The special servicer will be required to continue to revise the Asset Status Report until the Directing Holder fails to disapprove the revised Asset Status Report or until the special servicer makes a determination, in accordance with the Servicing Standard, that the disapproval is not in the best interests of the Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner (taken as a collective whole); provided that, if the Directing Holder has not approved the Asset Status Report for a period of 60 business days following the first submission of an Asset Status Report, the special servicer may act upon the most recently submitted form of Asset Status Report, if consistent with the Servicing Standard. The procedures described in this paragraph are collectively referred to as the “Directing Holder Approval Process”.

 

A “Final Asset Status Report” means, with respect to any Specially Serviced Loan, the initial Asset Status Report, together with such other data or supporting information provided by the special servicer to the Directing Holder that does not include any communication (other than the Final Asset Status Report) between the special servicer and the Directing Holder or a Risk Retention Consultation Party with respect to such Specially Serviced Loan required to be delivered by the special servicer by the Initial Delivery Date or any Subsequent Asset Status Report, in each case, in the form fully approved or deemed approved, if applicable, by the Directing Holder pursuant to the Directing Holder Approval Process or following completion of the ASR Consultation Process, as applicable. For the avoidance of doubt, the special servicer may issue more than one Final Asset Status Report with respect to any Specially Serviced Loan in accordance with the procedures described above.

 

The special servicer will be required to notify the operating advisor of whether any Asset Status Report delivered to the operating advisor is a Final Asset Status Report, which notification may be satisfied by (i) delivery of an Asset Status Report that is either signed by the Directing Holder or that otherwise includes an indication that such Asset Status Report is deemed approved due to the passage of any required consent or consultation time period or (ii) such other method as reasonably agreed to by the operating advisor and the special servicer.

 

For so long as Control Termination Event is not continuing, the special servicer will be required to promptly deliver each Final Asset Status Report to the operating advisor after the completion of the Directing Holder Approval Process.

 

While a Control Termination Event is continuing, the operating advisor will be required to provide comments to the special servicer in respect of each Asset Status Report, if any, within 10 business days following the later of (i) receipt of such asset status report or (ii) such related additional information reasonably requested by the operating advisor, and propose possible alternative courses of action to the extent it determines such alternatives to be in the best interest of the Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner (including any Certificateholders that are holders of the Controlling Class certificates), as a collective whole. The special servicer will be obligated to consider such alternative courses of action, if any, and any other feedback provided by the operating advisor (and for so long as no Consultation Termination Event is continuing, the Directing Holder) in connection with the special servicer’s preparation of any asset status report that is provided while a Control Termination Event is continuing. The special servicer may revise the asset status report as it deems necessary to take into account any input and/or comments from the operating advisor (and for so long as no Consultation Termination Event is continuing, the Directing Holder), to the extent the special servicer determines that the operating advisor’s and/or Directing Holder’s input and/or recommendations are consistent with the Servicing Standard and in the best interest of the Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner, as a collective whole. Promptly upon determining whether or not to revise any asset status report to take into account any input and/or comments from the operating advisor or the Directing Holder, the special servicer will be required to deliver to the operating advisor and the Directing Holder the revised asset status report (until a Final Asset Status Report is issued). The

 

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procedures described in this paragraph are collectively referred to as the “ASR Consultation Process”. For additional information, see “—The Operating Advisor—Duties of the Operating Advisor While a Control Termination Event Is Continuing”.

 

The special servicer will not be required to take or to refrain from taking any action because of any proposal, objection or comment by the operating advisor or, during the continuance of a Control Termination Event, the Directing Holder, or a recommendation of the operating advisor or, during the continuance of a Control Termination Event, the Directing Holder.

 

During the continuance of a Control Termination Event but for so long as no Consultation Termination Event is continuing, each of, the Directing Holder (except with respect to any applicable Excluded Loan) and the operating advisor, will be entitled to consult with the special servicer and propose alternative courses of action and provide other feedback in respect of any Asset Status Report. After the occurrence of a Consultation Termination Event, the Directing Holder will have no right to consult with the special servicer with respect to Asset Status Reports and the special servicer will send the Asset Status Report to the operating advisor and will only be obligated to consult with the operating advisor with respect to any Asset Status Report as described above. The special servicer may choose to revise the Asset Status Report as it deems reasonably necessary in accordance with the Servicing Standard to take into account any input and/or recommendations of the operating advisor or the Directing Holder during the applicable periods described above, but is under no obligation to follow any particular recommendation of the operating advisor or the Directing Holder.

 

The special servicer will implement the Final Asset Status Report.

 

With respect to each Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, the related directing holder under the related Non-Serviced PSA will have approval and consultation rights with respect to any asset status report prepared by the related Non-Serviced Special Servicer with respect to the related Non-Serviced Whole Loan under the related Non-Serviced PSA that are substantially similar, but not identical, to the approval and consultation rights of the Directing Holder with respect to the Mortgage Loans and the Serviced Whole Loans. See “—Servicing of the Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans”.

 

Realization Upon Mortgage Loans

 

If a payment default or material non-monetary default on a Mortgage Loan (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) or Serviced Whole Loan has occurred and such Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan is a Specially Serviced Loan, then, pursuant to the PSA, the special servicer, on behalf of the trustee, may, in accordance with the terms and provisions of the PSA, at any time institute foreclosure proceedings, exercise any power of sale contained in the related Mortgage, obtain a deed in lieu of foreclosure, or otherwise acquire title to the related Mortgaged Property, by operation of law or otherwise. The special servicer is not permitted, however, to cause the trustee to acquire title to any Mortgaged Property, have a receiver of rents appointed with respect to any Mortgaged Property or take any other action with respect to any Mortgaged Property that would cause the trustee, for the benefit of the Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner, or any other specified person to be considered to hold title to, to be a “mortgagee-in-possession” of, or to be an “owner” or an “operator” of such Mortgaged Property within the meaning of certain federal environmental laws, unless the special servicer has determined in accordance with the Servicing Standard, based on an updated environmental assessment report prepared by a person who regularly conducts environmental audits and performed within six months prior to any such acquisition of title or other action (which report will be an expense of the issuing entity subject to the terms of the PSA) that:

 

(a)   such Mortgaged Property is in compliance with applicable environmental laws or, if not, after consultation with an environmental consultant, that it would be in the best economic interest of the Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner (and with respect to any Serviced Whole Loan, the holder of each related Serviced Companion Loan), as a collective whole as if such Certificateholders, the RR Interest Owner and, if applicable, Serviced Companion Loan holders constituted a single lender, taking into account the pari passu or subordinate nature of any related Companion Loan, to take such actions as are necessary to bring such Mortgaged Property in compliance with such laws, and

 

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(b)   there are no circumstances present at such Mortgaged Property relating to the use, management or disposal of any hazardous materials for which investigation, testing, monitoring, containment, clean-up or remediation could be required under any currently effective federal, state or local law or regulation, or that, if any such hazardous materials are present for which such action could be required, after consultation with an environmental consultant, it would be in the best economic interest of the Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner (and with respect to any Serviced Whole Loan, the holder of each related Serviced Companion Loan), as a collective whole as if such Certificateholders, the RR Interest Owner and, if applicable, the Serviced Companion Loan holders constituted a single lender, taking into account the pari passu or subordinate nature of any related Companion Loan, to take such actions with respect to the affected Mortgaged Property.

 

Such requirement precludes enforcement of the security for the related Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan until a satisfactory environmental site assessment is obtained (or until any required remedial action is taken), but will decrease the likelihood that the issuing entity will become liable for a material adverse environmental condition at the Mortgaged Property. However, we cannot assure you that the requirements of the PSA will effectively insulate the issuing entity from potential liability for a materially adverse environmental condition at any Mortgaged Property.

 

If title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired by the issuing entity (directly or through a single member limited liability company established for that purpose), the special servicer will be required to sell the Mortgaged Property prior to the close of the third calendar year beginning after the year of acquisition, unless (1) the IRS grants (or has not denied) an extension of time to sell the property or (2) the special servicer, the certificate administrator and the trustee receive an opinion of independent counsel to the effect that the holding of the property by the Lower-Tier REMIC longer than the above-referenced three year period will not result in the imposition of a tax on any Trust REMIC or the Grantor Trust or cause any Trust REMIC to fail to qualify as a REMIC or the Grantor Trust to fail to qualify as a grantor trust under the Code at any time that any certificate is outstanding. Subject to the foregoing and any other tax-related limitations, pursuant to the PSA, the special servicer will generally be required to attempt to sell any Mortgaged Property so acquired in accordance with the Servicing Standard. The special servicer will also be required to cause any Mortgaged Property acquired by the issuing entity to be administered so that it constitutes “foreclosure property” within the meaning of Code Section 860G(a)(8) at all times, and that the sale of the property does not result in the receipt by the issuing entity of any income from nonpermitted assets as described in Code Section 860F(a)(2)(B). If the Lower-Tier REMIC acquires title to any Mortgaged Property, the special servicer, on behalf of the Lower-Tier REMIC, will retain, at the expense of the issuing entity, an independent contractor to manage and operate the property. The independent contractor generally will be permitted to perform construction (including renovation) on a foreclosed property only if the construction was more than 10% completed at the time default on the related Mortgage Loan became imminent. The retention of an independent contractor, however, will not relieve the special servicer of its obligation to manage the Mortgaged Property as required under the PSA.

 

In general, the special servicer will be obligated to cause any Mortgaged Property acquired as an REO Property to be operated and managed in a manner that would, in its reasonable judgment and in accordance with the Servicing Standard, maximize the issuing entity’s net after-tax proceeds from such property. Generally, none of the Trust REMICs will be taxable on income received with respect to a Mortgaged Property acquired by the issuing entity to the extent that it constitutes “rents from real property”, within the meaning of Code Section 856(d) and Treasury regulations under the Code. Rents from real property include fixed rents and rents based on the gross receipts or sales of a tenant but do not include the portion of any rental based on the net income or profit of any tenant or sub-tenant. No determination has been made whether rent on any of the Mortgaged Properties meets this requirement. Rents from real property include charges for services customarily furnished or rendered in connection with the rental of real property, whether or not the charges are separately stated. Services furnished to the tenants of a particular building will be considered as customary if, in the geographic market in which the building is located, tenants in buildings which are of similar class are customarily provided with the service. No determination has been made whether the services furnished to the tenants of the Mortgaged Properties are “customary” within the meaning of applicable regulations. It is therefore possible that a portion of the rental income with respect to a Mortgaged Property owned by the issuing entity would not constitute rents from real property,

 

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or that none of such income would qualify if a separate charge is not stated for such non-customary services or they are not performed by an independent contractor. Rents from real property also do not include income from the operation of a trade or business on the Mortgaged Property, such as a hospitality property, or rental income attributable to personal property leased in connection with a lease of real property if the rent attributable to personal property exceeds 15% of the total net rent for the taxable year. Any of the foregoing types of income may instead constitute “net income from foreclosure property”, which would be taxable to the Lower-Tier REMIC at the federal corporate rate (which, currently, is 21%) and may also be subject to state or local taxes. The PSA provides that the special servicer will be permitted to cause the Lower-Tier REMIC to earn “net income from foreclosure property” that is subject to tax if it determines that the net after-tax benefit to Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner is greater than another method of operating or net leasing the Mortgaged Property. Because these sources of income, if they exist, are already in place with respect to the Mortgaged Properties, it is generally viewed as beneficial to Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner to permit the issuing entity to continue to earn them if it acquires a Mortgaged Property, even at the cost of this tax. These taxes would be chargeable against the related income for purposes of determining the proceeds available for distribution to holders of certificates and the RR Interest Owner. See “Material Federal Income Tax Considerations—Taxes That May Be Imposed on a REMIC—Prohibited Transactions”.

 

Under the PSA, the special servicer is required to establish and maintain one or more REO Accounts, to be held on behalf of the trustee for the benefit of the Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner and with respect to a Serviced Whole Loan, the holder of each related Serviced Companion Loan, for the retention of revenues and insurance proceeds derived from each REO Property. The special servicer is required to use the funds in the applicable REO Account to pay for the proper operation, management, maintenance and disposition of any REO Property, but only to the extent of amounts on deposit in the applicable REO Account relate to such REO Property. To the extent that amounts in the applicable REO Account in respect of any REO Property are insufficient to make such payments, the master servicer is required to make a Property Protection Advance, unless it determines such Property Protection Advance would be nonrecoverable. On the later of the date that is (x) on or prior to the Determination Date or (y) 2 business days after such amounts are received and properly identified and determined to be available, the special servicer is required to deposit all amounts received in respect of each REO Property during such Collection Period, net of any amounts withdrawn to make any permitted disbursements, to the Collection Account; provided that the special servicer may retain in the applicable REO Account permitted reserves.

 

Sale of Defaulted Loans and REO Properties

 

If the special servicer determines in accordance with the Servicing Standard that it would be in the best economic interests of the Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner or, in the case of a Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan, Certificateholders, the RR Interest Owner and any holder of the related Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan (as a collective whole as if such Certificateholders, the RR Interest Owner and Serviced Companion Loan holder constituted a single lender, taking into account the pari passu or subordinate nature of any related Companion Loan) to attempt to sell a Defaulted Loan (other than a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan,) and any related Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan as described below, the special servicer will be required to use reasonable efforts to solicit offers for each Defaulted Loan on behalf of the Certificateholders, the RR Interest Owner and the holder of any related Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan in such manner as will be reasonably likely to maximize the value of the Defaulted Loan on a net present value basis. In the case of certain Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans, under certain limited circumstances permitted under the related Co-Lender Agreement, to the extent that such Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan is not sold together with the related Non-Serviced Companion Loan by the special servicer for the related Non-Serviced Whole Loan, the special servicer will be entitled to sell (with respect to any Mortgage Loan other than any applicable Excluded Loan, (i) with the consent of the Directing Holder, if no Control Termination Event is continuing and (ii) after consultation with the Risk Retention Consultation Parties) such Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan if it determines in accordance with the Servicing Standard that such action would be in the best interests of the Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner. The special servicer is required to accept the first cash offer received from any person that constitutes a fair price for the Defaulted Loan. If multiple offers are received during the period designated by the special servicer for receipt of offers, the special servicer is required to select the highest offer. The special servicer is generally

 

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required to give the trustee, the certificate administrator, the master servicer, the operating advisor and (other than in respect of any applicable Excluded Loan) the Directing Holder and the Risk Retention Consultation Parties not less than 10 business days’ prior written notice of its intention to sell any such Defaulted Loan. Neither the trustee nor any of its affiliates may make an offer for or purchase any Defaulted Loan. “Defaulted Loan” means a Mortgage Loan (other than a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) or Serviced Whole Loan that is a Specially Serviced Loan and (i) that is delinquent at least 60 days in respect of its Periodic Payments or delinquent in respect of its balloon payment, if any; provided that in respect of a balloon payment, such period will be 120 days after the related maturity date (or for such shorter period beyond the date on which the related balloon payment was due within which the refinancing or purchase referred to below is scheduled to occur pursuant to the commitment for refinancing or signed purchase agreement or on which such commitment or signed purchase agreement terminates) if the related borrower has provided the master servicer (and the master servicer will be required to promptly forward a copy of such document to the special servicer, if it is not evident that a copy has been delivered to the special servicer), within 60 days after the related maturity date, with (a) a written and fully executed (subject only to customary final closing conditions) commitment, letter of intent, or otherwise binding application for refinancing or similar document that is, in each case, binding upon an acceptable lender or (b) a signed purchase agreement, in the case of clause (a) or (b), reasonably satisfactory in form and substance to the master servicer and (for so long as no Control Termination Event is continuing) the Directing Holder, which provides that such refinancing or purchase will occur within 120 days of such related maturity date; and, in either case, such delinquency is to be determined without giving effect to any grace period permitted by the related Mortgage or Mortgage Note and without regard to any acceleration of payments under the related Mortgage and Mortgage Note or (ii) as to which the master servicer or the special servicer has, by written notice to the related borrower, accelerated the maturity of the indebtedness evidenced by the related Mortgage Note.

 

The special servicer will be required to determine whether any cash offer constitutes a fair price for any Defaulted Loan if the highest offeror is a person other than an Interested Person. In determining whether any offer from a person other than an Interested Person constitutes a fair price for any Defaulted Loan, the special servicer will be required to take into account (in addition to the results of any appraisal, updated appraisal or narrative appraisal that it may have obtained pursuant to the PSA within the prior 9 months), among other factors, the period and amount of the occupancy level and physical condition of the related Mortgaged Property and the state of the local economy.

 

If the highest offeror is an Interested Person (provided that the trustee may not be a offeror), then the trustee, subject to any additional conditions in an applicable Co-Lender Agreement, will be required to determine whether the cash offer constitutes a fair price; provided, however, that no offer from an Interested Person will constitute a fair price unless (A) it is the highest offer received and (B) if the offer is less than the applicable Purchase Price, at least two other offers are received from independent third parties. In determining whether any offer received from an Interested Person represents a fair price for any such Defaulted Loan, the trustee will be supplied with and will be required to rely on the most recent appraisal or updated appraisal conducted in accordance with the PSA within the preceding 9-month period or, in the absence of any such appraisal, on a new appraisal. Except as provided in the following paragraph, the cost of any appraisal will be covered by, and will be reimbursable as, a Property Protection Advance by the master servicer.

 

Notwithstanding anything contained in the preceding paragraph to the contrary, if the trustee is required to determine whether a cash offer by an Interested Person constitutes a fair price, the trustee may (at its option and at the expense of the Interested Person) designate an independent third party expert in real estate or commercial mortgage loan matters with at least 5 years’ experience in valuing or investing in loans similar to the subject Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan, as the case may be, that has been selected with reasonable care by the trustee to determine if such cash offer constitutes a fair price for such Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan. If the trustee designates such a third party to make such determination, the trustee will be entitled to rely conclusively upon such third party’s determination. The reasonable costs of all appraisals, inspection reports and broker opinions of value incurred by any such third party pursuant to this paragraph will be covered by, and will be paid in advance of any such determination by the Interested

 

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Person; provided that the trustee will not engage a third party expert whose fees exceed a commercially reasonable amount as determined by the trustee.

 

The special servicer is required to use reasonable efforts to solicit offers for each REO Property on behalf of the Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner and any related holders(s) of any Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan (if applicable) and to sell each REO Property in the same manner as with respect to a Defaulted Loan.

 

Notwithstanding any of the foregoing paragraphs, the special servicer will not be required to accept the highest cash offer for a Defaulted Loan or REO Property if the special servicer determines (with respect to any Mortgage Loan other than an applicable Excluded Loan, in consultation with the Directing Holder (unless a Consultation Termination Event exists), the Risk Retention Consultation Parties, and, in the case of a Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan or an REO Property related to a Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan, any related Companion Loan Holder(s)), in accordance with the Servicing Standard, that rejection of such offer would be in the best interests of the Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner and, in the case of a sale of a Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan or an REO Property related to a Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan, any related Companion Loan Holder(s) (as a collective whole as if such Certificateholders, the RR Interest Owner and, if applicable, any related Companion Loan Holder(s) constituted a single lender, taking into account the pari passu or subordinate nature of any related Companion Loan), and the special servicer may accept a lower offer (from any person other than itself or an affiliate) if it determines, in accordance with the Servicing Standard, that acceptance of such offer would be in the best interests of the Certificateholders, the RR Interest Owner and, in the case of a Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan or an REO Property related to a Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan, any related Companion Loan Holder(s) (as a collective whole as if such Certificateholders, the RR Interest Owner and, if applicable, any related Companion Loan Holder(s) constituted a single lender, taking into account the pari passu or subordinate nature of any related Companion Loan).

 

An “Interested Person” is the depositor, the master servicer, the special servicer, the operating advisor, the asset representations reviewer, the certificate administrator, the trustee, the Directing Holder, the Risk Retention Consultation Parties, any borrower sponsor, any Borrower Party, any independent contractor engaged by the special servicer or any known affiliate of any of the preceding entities, and, with respect to a Whole Loan if it is a Defaulted Loan, the depositor, the master servicer, the special servicer (or any independent contractor engaged by the special servicer), or the trustee for the securitization of a Companion Loan, and each related Companion Loan Holder or its representative, any holder of a related mezzanine loan, or any known affiliate of any such party described above.

 

With respect to each Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan, pursuant to the terms of the related Co-Lender Agreement(s), if such Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan becomes a Defaulted Loan, and if the special servicer determines to sell the related Mortgage Loan in accordance with the discussion in this “—Sale of Defaulted Loans and REO Properties” section, then the special servicer will be required to sell any related Pari Passu Companion Loan together with such Mortgage Loan as one whole loan. The special servicer will not be permitted to sell the related Mortgage Loan together with the related Pari Passu Companion Loan if such Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan becomes a Defaulted Loan without the consent of the holder of the related Pari Passu Companion Loan, unless the special servicer complies with certain notice and delivery requirements set forth in the PSA. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans.”

 

In addition, with respect to each Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, if such Mortgage Loan has become a defaulted loan under the related Non-Serviced PSA, the related Non-Serviced Special Servicer will generally have the right to sell such Mortgage Loan together with any related Companion Loan as notes evidencing one whole loan. The issuing entity, as the holder of such Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, will have the right to consent to such sale, provided that the Non-Serviced Special Servicer may sell the related Non-Serviced Whole Loan without such consent if the required notices and information regarding such sale are provided to the issuing entity in accordance with the related Co-Lender Agreement. The Controlling Class Representative will be entitled to exercise such consent right so long as no Control Termination Event is continuing, and if a Control Termination Event is continuing, the special servicer will exercise such consent rights. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—The Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loans—Certain Rights of each Non-Controlling Holder”.

 

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In addition, with respect to the Servicing Shift Mortgage Loans, if a Servicing Shift Mortgage Loan becomes a Defaulted Loan, the special servicer (or, on or after the related Servicing Shift Securitization Date, the special servicer under the related Servicing Shift PSA) will be required to sell such Mortgage Loan together with the related Companion Loans as notes evidencing one whole loan, in accordance with the provisions of the related Co-Lender Agreement and the PSA or the related Servicing Shift PSA, as the case may be.

 

To the extent that Liquidation Proceeds collected with respect to any Mortgage Loan are less than the sum of (1) the outstanding principal balance of the Mortgage Loan, (2) interest accrued thereon and (3) the aggregate amount of outstanding reimbursable expenses (including any (i) unpaid servicing compensation, (ii) unreimbursed Property Protection Advances, (iii) accrued and unpaid interest on all Advances and (iv) additional expenses of the issuing entity) incurred with respect to the Mortgage Loan, the issuing entity will realize a loss in the amount of the shortfall. The trustee, the master servicer and/or the special servicer will be entitled to reimbursement out of the Liquidation Proceeds recovered on any Mortgage Loan, prior to the distribution of those Liquidation Proceeds to Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner, of any and all amounts that represent unpaid servicing compensation in respect of the related Mortgage Loan, certain unreimbursed expenses incurred with respect to the Mortgage Loan and any unreimbursed Advances (including interest on Advances) made with respect to the Mortgage Loan. In addition, amounts otherwise distributable on the certificates will be further reduced by interest payable to the master servicer, the special servicer or trustee on these Advances.

 

The Directing Holder

 

General

 

Subject to the rights of the holder of any related Companion Loan under the related Co-Lender Agreement as described under “—Rights of Holders of Companion Loans” below, for so long as a Control Termination Event has not occurred and is not continuing, the Directing Holder (a) will be entitled to advise (1) the special servicer, with respect to the applicable Specially Serviced Loans other than any applicable Excluded Loan, (2) the special servicer, with respect to the applicable non-Specially Serviced Loans other than any applicable Excluded Loan, as to all Special Servicer Major Decisions, and (3) the master servicer, with respect to the applicable non-Specially Serviced Loans other than any applicable Excluded Loan, as to all Master Servicer Major Decisions, and (b) will have the right to replace the special servicer with or without cause and have certain other rights under the PSA, each as described below. With respect to any Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan other than any applicable Excluded Loan, during the continuance of a Control Termination Event, the Directing Holder will have certain consultation rights only, and upon the occurrence of a Consultation Termination Event, the Directing Holder will not have any consent or consultation rights, as further described below.

 

The “Controlling Class Representative” will be the Controlling Class Certificateholder (or its representative) selected by more than 50% of the Controlling Class Certificateholders, by Certificate Balance, as determined by the certificate registrar from time to time; provided, however, that

 

(1)       absent that selection, or

 

(2)       until a Controlling Class Representative is so selected, or

 

(3)       upon receipt of a notice from a majority of the Controlling Class Certificateholders, by Certificate Balance, that a Controlling Class Representative is no longer designated, then the Controlling Class Certificateholder that represents that it owns the largest aggregate Certificate Balance of the Controlling Class (with evidence of ownership), or its representative, will be the Controlling Class Representative;

 

provided, however, that (i) in the case of clause (3), in the event no one holder owns the largest aggregate Certificate Balance of the Controlling Class, then there will be no Controlling Class Representative until appointed in accordance with the terms of the PSA, and (ii) the certificate administrator and the other parties to the PSA will be entitled to assume that the identity of the Controlling Class Representative has not changed until such parties receive written notice of a replacement of the Controlling Class Representative

 

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from a party holding the requisite interest in the Controlling Class, or the resignation of the then-current Controlling Class Representative.

 

The initial Controlling Class Representative is expected to be Eightfold Real Estate Capital Fund V, L.P. or its affiliate.

 

The initial Controlling Class Representative, and any subsequent Controlling Class Representative, is hereby deemed to have agreed and acknowledged by virtue of its purchase of a Control Eligible Certificate (or beneficial ownership interest in such certificate) that its identity will be reported monthly by the certificate administrator in the Distribution Date Statement.

 

The “Directing Holder” means:

 

(1)       with respect to any Mortgage Loan (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan and the Servicing Shift Mortgage Loans) or Serviced Whole Loan (other than the Servicing Shift Whole Loans), the Controlling Class Representative; and

 

(2)       with respect to the Servicing Shift Mortgage Loans, prior to the occurrence of the related Servicing Shift Securitization Date, the related Loan-Specific Directing Holder.

 

The “Loan-Specific Directing Holder” means, with respect to the Servicing Shift Whole Loan, the “controlling holder”, the “directing certificateholder”, the “directing holder”, “directing lender” or any analogous concept under the related Co-Lender Agreement.

 

Prior to the related Servicing Shift Securitization Date, the “Loan-Specific Directing Holder” with respect to the related Servicing Shift Whole Loan will initially be the holder of the related Controlling Companion Loan, which is (i) Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (or an affiliate) with respect to the McClellan Business Park Whole Loan and (ii) Goldman Sachs Bank USA with respect to the JW Marriott Nashville Whole Loan. On or after the related Servicing Shift Securitization Date, there will be no Loan-Specific Directing Holder under the PSA with respect to the related Servicing Shift Whole Loan.

 

A “Controlling Class Certificateholder” is each holder (or Certificate Owner, if applicable) of a certificate of the Controlling Class as determined by the certificate registrar from time to time, upon request by any party to the PSA.

 

The “Controlling Class” will be, as of any time of determination, the most subordinate class of Control Eligible Certificates then-outstanding that has an aggregate Certificate Balance (as notionally reduced by any Cumulative Appraisal Reduction Amounts allocable to such class) at least equal to 25% of the initial Certificate Balance of that class; provided that if, at any time, the Certificate Balances of all Control Eligible Certificates, as notionally reduced by any Appraisal Reduction Amounts (but without regard to any Collateral Deficiency Amount) allocable to such classes, have been reduced to zero, the Controlling Class will be the most senior class of Control Eligible Certificates that has a principal balance greater than zero; provided, further that if at any time the Certificate Balance of the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5, Class A-AB, Class A-S, Class B, Class C, Class D and Class E certificates have been reduced to zero as a result of the allocation of principal payments on the Mortgage Loans, then the “Controlling Class” will be the most subordinate class of Control Eligible Certificates that has an aggregate Certificate Balance greater than zero without regard to the application of Appraisal Reduction Amounts (or any Collateral Deficiency Amount) to notionally reduce the Certificate Balance of such Class. The Controlling Class as of the Closing Date will be the Class H certificates.

 

The “Control Eligible Certificates” will be the Class F, Class G and Class H certificates.

 

The master servicer, the special servicer, the operating advisor, the certificate administrator, the trustee or any Certificateholder may request that the certificate registrar determine which class of Control Eligible Certificates is the then-current Controlling Class and the certificate registrar must thereafter provide such information to the requesting party. The depositor, the trustee, the master servicer, the special servicer, the operating advisor and, for so long as no Consultation Termination Event is continuing, the Controlling Class

 

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Representative, may request that the certificate administrator provide, and the certificate administrator must so provide, a list of the holders (or Certificate Owners, if applicable) of the Controlling Class. The trustee, the certificate administrator, the master servicer, the special servicer and the operating advisor may each rely on any such list so provided.

 

In the event that no Directing Holder has been appointed or identified to the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, and the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, has attempted to obtain such information from the certificate administrator and no such entity has been identified to the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, then until such time as the new Directing Holder is identified, the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, will have no duty to consult with, provide notice to, or seek the approval or consent of any such Directing Holder, as the case may be.

 

The Class F certificateholders that are the Controlling Class Certificateholders may waive their rights as the Controlling Class Certificateholders as described in “—Control Termination Event and Consultation Termination Event” below.

 

Major Decisions

 

Except as otherwise described under “—Control Termination Event and Consultation Termination Event” and “—Servicing Override” below and subject to the rights of the holder of any related Companion Loan under the related Co-Lender Agreement as described under “—Rights of Holders of Companion Loans” below, prior to the occurrence and continuance of a Control Termination Event, neither the master servicer nor the special servicer will be permitted to take any of the following actions, as to which the Directing Holder has objected in writing within ten business days (or thirty (30) days with respect to clause (xiv) of the definition of “Major Decision” below) after receipt of the related Major Decision Reporting Package (provided that if such written objection has not been received by the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, within such ten-business-day (or 30-day) period, the Directing Holder will be deemed to have approved such action) (each of the following, a “Major Decision”):

 

(i)    any proposed or actual foreclosure upon or comparable conversion (which may include acquisition of an REO Property) of the ownership of properties securing such of the Mortgage Loans and/or Serviced Whole Loans as come into and continue in default;

 

(ii)    (a) any modification, consent to a modification or waiver of any monetary term (other than penalty charges (which the master servicer or special servicer, as applicable, is permitted to waive pursuant to the PSA)) or material non-monetary term (including, without limitation, a Payment Accommodation, the timing of payments and acceptance of discounted pay-offs, but excluding the waiver of penalty charges) of a Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan or any extension of the maturity date of such Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan or (b) any modification, waiver, consent or amendment of a Serviced Mortgage Loan and any related Serviced Companion Loan in connection with a defeasance if such proposed modification, waiver, consent or amendment is with respect to a (A) a waiver of a Mortgage Loan event of default (but excluding non-monetary events of default other than defaults relating to transfers of interest in the borrower or the existing collateral or material modifications of the existing collateral), (B) a modification of the type of defeasance collateral required under the Mortgage Loan documents other than direct, non-callable obligations of the United States would be permitted or (C) a modification that would permit a principal prepayment instead of defeasance if the applicable Mortgage Loan documents do not otherwise permit such principal prepayment;

 

(iii)    any sale of a Defaulted Loan or REO Property (other than in connection with the termination of the issuing entity as described under “—Termination; Retirement of Certificates” in this prospectus) for less than the applicable Purchase Price;

 

(iv)    any determination to bring an REO Property into compliance with applicable environmental laws or to otherwise address hazardous material located at an REO Property or any approval of a borrower’s determination to bring a Mortgaged Property into compliance with applicable environmental laws or to otherwise address hazardous material located at a Mortgaged Property,

 

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to the extent the lender is required to consent to, or approve, any such determination by the borrower under the related Mortgage Loan documents;

 

(v)    any release of collateral or any acceptance of substitute or additional collateral for a Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan or any consent to either of the foregoing, other than immaterial condemnation actions and other similar takings, or if otherwise required pursuant to the specific terms of the related Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan and for which there is no lender discretion;

 

(vi)    any waiver of a “due-on-sale” or “due-on-encumbrance” clause with respect to a Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan, if lender consent is required, any consent to such a waiver or consent to a transfer of the Mortgaged Property or interests in the borrower or consent to the incurrence of additional debt, other than any such transfer or incurrence of debt as may be effected without the consent of the lender under the related loan agreement and for which there is no lender discretion or related to an immaterial easement, right of way or similar agreement;

 

(vii)    releases of amounts from any escrow accounts, reserve accounts or letters of credit held as performance or “earn-out” escrows or reserves, other than those required pursuant to the specific terms of the related Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan and for which there is no lender discretion;

 

(viii)    any acceptance of an assumption agreement or any other agreement permitting transfers of interests in a borrower or guarantor or releasing a borrower or guarantor from liability under a Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan other than pursuant to the specific terms of such Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan and for which there is no lender discretion;

 

(ix)    following a default or an event of default with respect to a Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan, any exercise of remedies, including acceleration of the Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan, as the case may be, or initiation of judicial, bankruptcy or similar proceedings under the related Mortgage Loan documents or with respect to the related borrower or Mortgaged Property;

 

(x)    approving leases, lease modifications or amendments or any requests for subordination non-disturbance and attornment agreements or other similar agreements with respect to any lease that (a) involves a lease of an outparcel or affects an area greater than or equal to the lesser of (1) 30,000 square feet or (2) 30% of the net rentable area of the related Mortgaged Property, (b) involves a tenant or space specifically identified by name or space location in the related Mortgage Loan documents as requiring the consent of the lender for the associated activity or (c) such transaction is not a routine leasing matter for a customary lease of space for parking office retail, warehouse, industrial and/or manufacturing purposes (in each case of clause (a), (b) and (c), to the extent the lender is required to approve under the Mortgage Loan documents);

 

(xi)    the voting on any plan of reorganization, restructuring or similar plan in the bankruptcy of a borrower;

 

(xii)    any consent or approval of (a) any property management changes on a Mortgage Loan with an outstanding principal balance exceeding $10,000,000 and a Debt Service Coverage Ratio of less than 1.25x or franchise changes, and (b) any amendments, modifications, waivers, or other similar actions with respect to any property management agreement or franchise agreement, as applicable (in each case of clause (a) and (b), to the extent the lender is required to consent or approve under the Mortgage Loan documents);

 

(xiii)    any modification, waiver or amendment of a Co-Lender Agreement, intercreditor agreement or similar agreement with any mezzanine lender, holder of a Pari Passu Companion Loan or subordinate debt holder related to a Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan, or an action to enforce rights (or decision not to enforce rights) with respect thereto, in each case, in a manner that materially and adversely affects the holders of the Control Eligible Certificates;

 

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(xiv)    any determination of an Acceptable Insurance Default;

 

(xv)    any proposed modification or waiver of any material provision in the related Mortgage Loan documents governing the type, nature or amount of insurance coverage required to be obtained and maintained by the related borrower;

 

(xvi)    any approval of any casualty insurance settlements or condemnation settlements, and any determination to apply casualty proceeds or condemnation awards to the reduction of the debt rather than to the restoration of the Mortgaged Property, in each case, to the extent the lender has discretion under the related Mortgage Loan documents;

 

(xvii)    approving annual budgets for the related Mortgaged Property with increases (in excess of 10%) in operating expenses or payments to entities actually known by the master servicer to be affiliates of the related borrower (excluding affiliated managers paid at fee rates agreed to at the origination of the related Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan);

 

(xviii)   any consent to incurrence of additional debt by a borrower or mezzanine debt by a direct or indirect parent of a borrower, to the extent the lender’s approval is required under the related Mortgage Loan documents;

 

(xix)    determining whether to cure any default by a borrower under a ground lease or permit any ground lease modification, amendment or subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreement or entry into a new ground lease;

 

(xx)     other than in the case of a non-Specially Serviced Loan, consent to actions and releases related to condemnation of parcels of a Mortgaged Property with respect to a material parcel or a material income producing parcel or any condemnation that materially affects the use or value of the related Mortgaged Property or the ability of the related borrower to pay amounts due in respect of the related Mortgage Loan or any related Companion Loan when due, in each case, to the extent the lender has discretion under the related Mortgage Loan documents; and

 

(xxi)    approval of any waiver regarding the receipt of financial statements (other than immaterial timing waivers including late financial statements which in no event relieve any borrower of the obligation to provide financial statements on at least a quarterly basis) following three consecutive late deliveries of financial statements.

 

Subject to the terms and conditions of this section, (a) the special servicer will process all requests for any matter that constitutes a “Major Decision” with respect to any Specially Serviced Loan, (b) the special servicer will process all requests for any matter that constitutes a Special Servicer Major Decision with respect to any non-Specially Serviced Loan (other than a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) unless the master servicer and the special servicer have mutually agreed to have the master servicer process such request in accordance with the terms and conditions reasonably agreed to by the master servicer and special servicer, including the special servicer’s consent, (c) the master servicer will process all requests for any matter that constitutes a Master Servicer Major Decision with respect to any non-Specially Serviced Loan (other than a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) and (d) the master servicer will process all requests for any matter that constitutes a Special Servicer Major Decision with respect to any non-Specially Serviced Loan (other than a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) if the master servicer and the special servicer have mutually agreed to have the master servicer process such request in accordance with the terms and conditions reasonably agreed to by the master servicer and special servicer, including the special servicer’s consent. For the avoidance of doubt, the master servicer and the special servicer have mutually agreed that the master servicer will process the items listed in clauses (i)(A) and (i)(B) of “Special Servicer Non-Major Decision” with respect to non-Specially Serviced Loans, subject to special servicer consent or deemed consent as provided in the PSA. Upon receiving a request for any matter that constitutes a Special Servicer Major Decision, the master servicer will be required to forward such request to the special servicer and, unless the master servicer and the special servicer mutually agree that the master servicer will process such request in accordance with the terms and conditions reasonably agreed to by the master servicer and special servicer, including the special servicer’s consent, the special servicer will be required to process such request and the master

 

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servicer will have no further obligation with respect to such request or the related Special Servicer Major Decision.

 

With respect to any borrower request or other action on non-Specially Serviced Loans that is not a Special Servicer Non-Major Decision or a Major Decision, the master servicer will not be required to obtain the consent of or consult with the special servicer, any Directing Holder or the operating advisor.

 

For so long as a Control Termination Event is continuing, the master servicer or the special servicer that is processing the related Major Decision will be required to provide each Major Decision Reporting Package to the operating advisor simultaneously with the master servicer’s or the special servicer’s written request, as applicable, for the operating advisor’s input regarding the related Major Decision (which written request and Major Decision Reporting Package may be delivered in one notice), as set forth under “—Control Termination Event and Consultation Termination Event” below. For so long as a Control Termination Event is continuing, with respect to any particular Major Decision and/or related Major Decision Reporting Package or any Asset Status Report required to be delivered by the master servicer or the special servicer, to the operating advisor, the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, will be required to make available to the operating advisor a servicing officer with the relevant knowledge regarding the applicable Mortgage Loan and such Major Decision and/or Asset Status Report in order to address reasonable questions that the operating advisor may have relating to, among other things, such Major Decision and/or Asset Status Report.

 

Major Decision Reporting Package” means, with respect to any Major Decision for which it is processing, a written report by the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, describing in reasonable detail (i) the background and circumstances requiring action of the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, and (ii) the proposed course of action recommended.

 

Master Servicer Major Decision” means any Major Decision with respect to a non-Specially Serviced Loan under clauses (xii) through (xvii) of the definition of “Major Decision”.

 

Special Servicer Major Decision” means any Major Decision with respect to a non-Specially Serviced Loan under clauses (i) through (xi) and clauses (xviii) through (xxi) of the definition of “Major Decision”.

 

Asset Status Report

 

So long as a Control Termination Event is not continuing, the Directing Holder will have the right to disapprove the Asset Status Report prepared by the special servicer with respect to a Specially Serviced Loan. If a Consultation Termination Event is continuing, the Controlling Class Representative will have no right to consult with the special servicer with respect to the Asset Status Reports.

 

Replacement of Special Servicer

 

So long as a Control Termination Event is not continuing, the applicable Directing Holder will have the right to replace the special servicer with or without cause as described under “—Replacement of the Special Servicer Without Cause” and “—Termination of Master Servicer and Special Servicer for Cause—Servicer Termination Events” below.

 

Control Termination Event and Consultation Termination Event

 

If a Control Termination Event is continuing, but for so long as no Consultation Termination Event is continuing, neither the master servicer nor the special servicer will be required to obtain the consent of the Directing Holder with respect to any of the Major Decisions or Asset Status Reports, but will be required to consult with the Directing Holder in connection with any Major Decision that it is processing or, in the case of the special servicer, any Asset Status Report (or any other matter for which the consent of the Directing Holder would have been required or for which the Directing Holder would have the right to direct the master servicer or the special servicer if no Control Termination Event was continuing) and to consider alternative actions recommended by the Directing Holder in respect of such Major Decision or Asset Status Report (or such other matter). Such consultation will not be binding on the master servicer or the special servicer. In

 

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the event the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, receives no response from the Directing Holder within 10 days following the master servicer’s or the special servicer’s written request for input (which initial request is required to include the related Major Decision Reporting Package) on any required consultation, the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, will not be obligated to consult with the Directing Holder on the specific matter; provided, however, that the failure of the Directing Holder to respond will not relieve the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, from consulting with the Directing Holder on any future matters with respect to the applicable Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan or any other Mortgage Loan. With respect to any Excluded Special Servicer Loan (that is not also an applicable Excluded Loan), if any, the Directing Holder (prior to the occurrence and continuance of a Control Termination Event) will be required to select an Excluded Special Servicer with respect to such Excluded Special Servicer Loan. During the continuance of a Control Termination Event or if at any time the applicable Excluded Special Servicer Loan is also an applicable Excluded Loan, the resigning special servicer will be required to use reasonable efforts to select the related Excluded Special Servicer.

 

In addition, if a Control Termination Event is continuing, the master servicer or the special servicer will also be required to consult with the operating advisor in connection with any Major Decision that it is processing (and such other matters that are subject to consultation rights of the operating advisor pursuant to the PSA) and to consider alternative actions recommended by the operating advisor in respect of such Major Decision; provided that such consultation is on a non-binding basis. In the event the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, receives no response from the operating advisor within 10 days following the later of (i) its written request for input (which request is required to include the related Major Decision Reporting Package) on any required consultation and (ii) delivery of all such additional information reasonably requested by the operating advisor that is in possession of the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, related to the subject matter of such consultation, the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, will not be obligated to consult with the operating advisor on the specific matter; provided, however, that the failure of the operating advisor to respond will not relieve the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, from consulting with the operating advisor on any future matters with respect to the applicable Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan or any other Mortgage Loan. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this prospectus, with respect to any applicable Excluded Loan related to the Controlling Class Representative, the master servicer, the special servicer or the related Excluded Special Servicer, as applicable, will be required to consult with the operating advisor, on a non-binding basis, in connection with the related transactions involving proposed Major Decisions that it is processing and consider alternative actions recommended by the operating advisor, in respect thereof, in accordance with the procedures set forth in the PSA for consulting with the operating advisor.

 

In addition, (i) for so long as no Consultation Termination Event is continuing, with respect to any Specially Serviced Loan (other than the Servicing Shift Mortgage Loans, any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan and any applicable Excluded Loan), and (ii) during the continuance of a Consultation Termination Event, with respect to any Mortgage Loan (other than the Servicing Shift Mortgage Loans, any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan and any applicable Excluded Loan), the master servicer or the special servicer will also be required to consult with the Risk Retention Consultation Parties in connection with any Major Decision it is processing (and such other matters that are subject to consultation rights of any such Risk Retention Consultation Party pursuant to the PSA) and to consider alternative actions recommended by the Risk Retention Consultation Parties in respect of such Major Decision; provided that such consultation is on a non-binding basis. In the event the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, receives no response from any such Risk Retention Consultation Party within 10 days following the later of (i) the master servicer’s or the special servicer’s written request for input (which request is required to include the related Major Decision Reporting Package) on any required consultation and (ii) delivery of all such additional information reasonably requested by such Risk Retention Consultation Party related to the subject matter of such consultation, the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, will not be obligated to consult with such Risk Retention Consultation Party on the specific matter; provided, however, that the failure of such Risk Retention Consultation Party to respond will not relieve the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable using reasonable efforts to consult with such Risk Retention Consultation Party on any future matters with respect to the applicable Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan or any other Mortgage Loan.

 

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If a Consultation Termination Event is continuing, no class of certificates will act as the Controlling Class, and the Controlling Class Representative will have no consultation or consent rights under the PSA and will have no right to receive any notices, reports or information (other than notices, reports or information required to be delivered to all Certificateholders) or any other rights as Controlling Class Representative under the PSA. The master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, will nonetheless be required to consult with the operating advisor in connection with Major Decisions that it is processing, asset status reports and other material special servicing actions to the extent set forth in the PSA, and no Controlling Class Certificateholder will be recognized or have any right to approve or be consulted with respect to asset status reports or material special servicer actions.

 

A “Control Termination Event” will occur with respect to any Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan, in each case excluding the Servicing Shift Whole Loans (and the Mortgage Loan and Companion Loans composing such Whole Loan), when one or more of the following is true: (i) the Class F certificates have a Certificate Balance (taking into account the application of any Cumulative Appraisal Reduction Amounts to notionally reduce the Certificate Balance of such class) of less than 25% of the initial Certificate Balance of that class, (ii) a holder of the Class F certificates is the majority Controlling Class Certificateholder and has irrevocably waived its right, in writing, to exercise any of the rights of the Controlling Class Certificateholder and such rights have not been reinstated to a successor controlling class certificateholder pursuant to the terms of the PSA; provided that no Control Termination Event resulting solely from the operation of clause (ii) will be deemed to have existed or be in continuance with respect to a successor holder of Class F certificates that has not irrevocably waived its right to exercise any of the rights of the Controlling Class Certificateholder, or (iii) such Mortgage Loan or Whole Loan is an applicable Excluded Loan;

 

provided, further, that no Control Termination Event may occur with respect to the Loan-Specific Directing Holder related to a Servicing Shift Whole Loan and the term “Control Termination Event” will not be applicable to the Loan-Specific Directing Holder related to such Servicing Shift Whole Loan; provided, further, that if at any time, the Certificate Balance of the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5, Class A-AB, Class A-S, Class B, Class C, Class D and Class E certificates have been reduced to zero as a result of the allocation of principal payments on the Mortgage Loans, then no Control Termination Event will be deemed to occur.

 

A “Consultation Termination Event” will occur with respect to any Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan, in each case excluding the Servicing Shift Whole Loans (and the Mortgage Loan and Companion Loans composing such Whole Loan), when one or more of the following is true: (i) there is no class of Control Eligible Certificates that has a then-outstanding Certificate Balance at least equal to 25% of the initial Certificate Balance of that class, in each case, without regard to the application of any Cumulative Appraisal Reduction Amounts, (ii) a holder of the Class F certificates is the majority Controlling Class Certificateholder and has irrevocably waived its right, in writing, to exercise any of the rights of the Controlling Class Certificateholder and such rights have not been reinstated to a successor controlling class certificateholder pursuant to the terms of the PSA; provided that no Consultation Termination Event resulting solely from the operation of clause (ii) will be deemed to have existed or be in continuance with respect to a successor holder of Class F certificates that has not irrevocably waived its right to exercise any of the rights of the Controlling Class Certificateholder, or (iii) such Mortgage Loan or Whole Loan is an applicable Excluded Loan; and

 

provided, further, that, no Consultation Termination Event may occur with respect to the Loan-Specific Directing Holder related to the Servicing Shift Whole Loans and the term “Consultation Termination Event” will not be applicable to the Loan-Specific Directing Holder related to such Servicing Shift Whole Loans; provided, further, that if at any time, the Certificate Balance of the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5, Class A-AB, Class A-S, Class B, Class C, Class D and Class E certificates have been reduced to zero as a result of the allocation of principal payments on the Mortgage Loans, then no Consultation Termination Event will be deemed to occur.

 

With respect to any applicable Excluded Loan, the Controlling Class Representative or any Controlling Class Certificateholder will not have any consent or consultation rights with respect to the servicing of such Excluded Loan and a Control Termination Event and Consultation Termination Event will be deemed to have occurred with respect to such Excluded Loan.

 

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At any time when the Class F certificates are the Controlling Class, the holder of more than 50% of the Controlling Class (by Certificate Balance) may waive its right to act as or appoint a Controlling Class Representative and to exercise any of the rights of the Controlling Class Representative or cause the exercise of any of the rights of the Controlling Class Representative set forth in the PSA, by irrevocable written notice delivered to the depositor, the certificate administrator, the trustee, the master servicer, the special servicer and the operating advisor. Any such waiver will remain effective with respect to such holder and the Class F certificates until such time as that Certificateholder has (i) sold a majority of the Class F certificates (by Certificate Balance) to an unaffiliated third party and (ii) certified to the depositor, the certificate administrator, the trustee, the master servicer, the special servicer and the operating advisor that (a) the transferor retains no direct or indirect voting rights with respect to the Class F certificates that it does not own, (b) there is no voting agreement between the transferee and the transferor and (c) the transferor retains no direct or indirect economic interest in the Class F certificates. Following any such transfer, the successor holder of more than 50% of the Class F Certificateholders (by Certificate Balance), if Class F certificates are the Controlling Class certificates, will again have the rights of the Controlling Class Representative as described in this prospectus without regard to any prior waiver by the predecessor Certificateholder. Such successor Certificateholder will also have the right to irrevocably waive its right to act as or appoint a Controlling Class Representative or to exercise any of the rights of the Controlling Class Representative or cause the exercise of any of the rights of the Controlling Class Representative. No such successor Certificateholder described above in this paragraph will have any consent rights with respect to any Mortgage Loan that became a Specially Serviced Loan prior to its acquisition of a majority of the Class F certificates that had not also become a Corrected Loan prior to such acquisition until such Mortgage Loan becomes a Corrected Loan.

 

Whenever such an “opt-out” by a Controlling Class Certificateholder is in effect:

 

a Consultation Termination Event will be deemed to have occurred and continue; and

 

the rights of the holder of more than 50% of the Class F certificates (by Certificate Balance), if they are the Controlling Class, to act as or appoint a Controlling Class Representative and the rights of the Controlling Class Representative will not be operative (notwithstanding whether a Control Termination Event or a Consultation Termination Event is or would otherwise then be in effect).

 

For a description of certain restrictions on any modification, waiver or amendment to the Mortgage Loan documents, see “—Modifications, Waivers and Amendments” above.

 

Servicing Override

 

In the event that the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, determines that immediate action with respect to any Major Decision (or any other matter requiring consent of the Directing Holder with respect to any Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan other than any applicable Excluded Loan, prior to the occurrence and continuance of a Control Termination Event in the PSA (or any matter requiring consultation with the Directing Holder, the Risk Retention Consultation Parties or the operating advisor)) is necessary to protect the interests of the Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner (and, with respect to a Serviced Whole Loan, the interest of the Certificateholders, the RR Interest Owner and the holders of any related Serviced Companion Loan), as a collective whole (taking into account the pari passu or subordinate nature of any Companion Loans), the master servicer or the special servicer, as the case may be, may take any such action without waiting for the Directing Holder’s response (or without waiting to consult with the Directing Holder, the Risk Retention Consultation Parties or the operating advisor, as the case may be); provided that the special servicer or master servicer, as applicable, provides the Directing Holder (or the operating advisor, if applicable) with prompt written notice following such action including a reasonably detailed explanation of the basis for such action.

 

In addition, neither the master servicer nor the special servicer (i) will be required to take or refrain from taking any action pursuant to instructions or objections from the Directing Holder or Controlling Class Representative or (ii) may follow any advice or consultation provided by the Directing Holder or Controlling

 

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Class Representative or the holder of a Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan (or its representative) that would (1) cause it to violate any applicable law, the related Mortgage Loan documents, any related Co-Lender Agreement, the PSA, including the Servicing Standard, or the REMIC provisions, (2) expose the master servicer, the special servicer, the certificate administrator, the operating advisor, the asset representations reviewer, the issuing entity or the trustee to liability, (3) materially expand the scope of responsibilities of the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, under the PSA or (4) cause the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, to act, or fail to act, in a manner which in the reasonable judgment of the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, is not in the best interests of the Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner (and, with respect to a Serviced Whole Loan, subject to the rights of the holders of any related Companion Loan, as described under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans”).

 

Rights of Holders of Companion Loans

 

With respect to any Non-Serviced Whole Loan or Servicing Shift Whole Loan, the Controlling Class Representative will not be entitled to exercise the rights described above, but such rights, or rights substantially similar to those rights, will be exercisable by the related directing holder under the related Non-Serviced PSA. The issuing entity, as the holder of each Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan and each Servicing Shift Mortgage Loan, has non-binding consultation rights with respect to certain major decisions relating to each Non-Serviced Whole Loan or each Servicing Shift Whole Loan, as applicable, and, other than in respect of any applicable Excluded Loan, so long as a Consultation Termination Event is not continuing, the Controlling Class Representative will be entitled to exercise such consultation rights of the issuing entity pursuant to the terms of the related Co-Lender Agreement. In the event a Consultation Termination Event is continuing, the special servicer will be required to exercise such consultation rights of the issuing entity pursuant to the terms of the related Co-Lender Agreement. See also “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—The Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loans—Certain Rights of each Non-Controlling Holder” and “—Servicing of the Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans”.

 

With respect to a Serviced Pari Passu Mortgage Loan that is subject to a Pari Passu Companion Loan, the holder of the Pari Passu Companion Loan has non-binding consultation rights with respect to certain major decisions and certain rights in connection with the sale of such Serviced Whole Loan if it has become a Defaulted Loan, as provided in the applicable Co-Lender Agreement. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans” and “—Sale of Defaulted Loans and REO Properties”.

 

Limitation on Liability of Directing Holder

 

The Directing Holder will not be liable to the issuing entity or the Certificateholders or the RR Interest Owner for any action taken, or for refraining from the taking of any action, or for errors in judgment. However, the Directing Holder will not be protected against any liability to the Controlling Class Certificateholders that would otherwise be imposed by reason of willful misconduct, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of duties or by reason of reckless disregard of obligations or duties owed to the Controlling Class Certificateholders.

 

Each Certificateholder or the RR Interest Owner will acknowledge and agree, by its acceptance of its certificates or RR Interest, that the Directing Holder:

 

(a)   may have special relationships and interests that conflict with those of holders of one or more classes of certificates or the RR Interest;

 

(b)   may act solely in the interests of the Controlling Class Certificateholders;

 

(c)   does not have any liability or duties to the holders of any class of certificates other than the Controlling Class;

 

(d)   may take actions that favor the interests of the Controlling Class Certificateholders over the interests of the holders of one or more other classes of certificates; and

 

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(e)   will have no liability whatsoever (other than to a Controlling Class Certificateholder, to the extent the Controlling Class Representative is the Directing Holder) for having so acted as set forth in (a) through (d) above, and no Certificateholder or RR Interest Owner may take any action whatsoever against the Directing Holder or any director, officer, employee, agent or principal of the Directing Holder for having so acted.

 

The taking of, or refraining from taking, any action by the master servicer or special servicer in accordance with the direction of or approval of the Directing Holder, which does not violate the terms of any Mortgage Loan, any law or the Servicing Standard or the provisions of the PSA or the related Co-Lender Agreement, will not result in any liability on the part of the master servicer or the special servicer.

 

Each Certificateholder will acknowledge and agree, by its acceptance of its certificates, that the Loan-Specific Directing Holder and the holders of the Non-Serviced Companion Loan(s) or a Companion Loan that is part of a Servicing Shift Whole Loan or their respective designees (e.g. the related directing holder under the related Non-Serviced PSA) will have limitations on liability with respect to actions taken in connection with the related Mortgage Loan similar to the limitations of the Directing Holder described above pursuant to the terms of the related Co-Lender Agreement and the related Non-Serviced PSA. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans”.

 

The Operating Advisor

 

General

 

The operating advisor will act solely as a contracting party to the extent set forth in the PSA, and in accordance with the Operating Advisor Standard, and will have no fiduciary duty to any party. The operating advisor’s duties will be limited to its specific duties under the PSA, and the operating advisor will have no duty or liability to any particular class of certificates or any Certificateholder, the RR Interest or the RR Interest Owner. The operating advisor is not the special servicer, the master servicer or a sub-servicer and will not be charged with changing the outcome on any particular decision with respect to a Mortgage Loan. By purchasing a certificate, potential investors acknowledge and agree that there could be a variety of activities or decisions made with respect to, or multiple strategies to resolve a Mortgage Loan and that the goal of the operating advisor’s participation is to provide additional oversight with respect to the special servicer’s compliance with the Servicing Standard in making its determinations as to which strategy to execute.

 

Potential investors should note that the operating advisor is not an “advisor” for any purpose other than as specifically set forth in the PSA and is not an advisor to any person, including without limitation any Certificateholder and the RR Interest Owner. For the avoidance of doubt, the operating advisor is not an “investment adviser” within the meaning of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended, or a “broker” or “dealer” within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. See “Risk Factors—Other Risks Relating to the Certificates—Your Lack of Control Over the Issuing Entity and the Mortgage Loans Can Impact Your Investment”.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the operating advisor will generally have no obligations or consultation rights as operating advisor under the PSA for this transaction with respect to any Non-Serviced Whole Loan, (each of which will be serviced pursuant to the related Non-Serviced PSA) or any related REO Properties.

 

In addition and for the avoidance of doubt, although the operating advisor may have certain consultation duties with the master servicer with respect to certain Major Decisions processed by the master servicer (as later described), the operating advisor will have no obligations or responsibility at any time to review or assess the actions of the master servicer for compliance with the Servicing Standard, and the operating advisor will not be required to consider such master servicer actions in connection with any Operating Advisor Annual Report. Meanwhile, the operating advisors or equivalent parties (if any) under the applicable Non-Serviced PSA have certain obligations and consultation rights with respect to the related Non-Serviced Whole Loan. Furthermore, the operating advisor will have no obligation or responsibility at any time to review or assess the actions of the master servicer for compliance with the Servicing Standard,

 

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and the operating advisor will not be required to consider such master servicer actions in connection with any annual report.

 

Duties of the Operating Advisor While No Control Termination Event is Continuing

 

With respect to each Mortgage Loan (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) or Serviced Whole Loan, unless a Control Termination Event is continuing, the operating advisor’s obligations will be limited to the following and generally will not involve an assessment of specific actions of the special servicer:

 

(a)   promptly reviewing information available to Privileged Persons on the certificate administrator’s website that is relevant to the operating advisor’s obligations under the PSA;

 

(b)   promptly reviewing each Final Asset Status Report; and

 

(c)   (3) reviewing any Appraisal Reduction Amount and net present value calculations used in the special servicer’s determination of what course of action to take in connection with the workout or liquidation of a Specially Serviced Loan (after they have been finalized); provided, however, that the operating advisor may not opine on, or otherwise call into question, such Appraisal Reduction Amount calculations and/or net present value calculations (except that if the operating advisor discovers a mathematical error contained in such calculations, then the operating advisor will be required to notify the special servicer and the Directing Holder of such error).

 

The operating advisor’s review of information (other than a Final Asset Status Report and information accompanying such report) or interaction with the special servicer related to any specific Specially Serviced Loan is only to provide background information to support the operating advisor’s duties following a servicing transfer, if needed, or to allow more meaningful interaction with the special servicer.

 

Duties of the Operating Advisor While a Control Termination Event is Continuing

 

With respect to each Serviced Mortgage Loan and Serviced Whole Loan, while a Control Termination Event is continuing, the operating advisor’s obligations will consist of the following:

 

(a)   the operating advisor will be required to consult (on a non-binding basis) with the special servicer in respect of the Asset Status Reports in accordance with the Operating Advisor Standard, as described under “—The Directing Holder—Asset Status Report” above;

 

(b)   the operating advisor will be required to consult (on a non-binding basis) with the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, in accordance with the Operating Advisor Standard with respect to Major Decisions as described under “—The Directing Holder—Control Termination Event and Consultation Termination Event”;

 

(c)   the operating advisor will be required to prepare an annual report (if any Serviced Mortgage Loan and any related Serviced Companion Loan was a Specially Serviced Loan during the prior calendar year) generally in the form attached as Annex C to be provided to the depositor, the certificate administrator (and made available through the certificate administrator’s website) and the 17g-5 Information Provider (and made available through the 17g-5 Information Provider’s website) in accordance with the Operating Advisor Standard, as described below under “—Annual Report”; and

 

(d)   the operating advisor will be required to promptly recalculate and verify the accuracy of the mathematical calculations and the corresponding application of the non-discretionary portion of the applicable formulas required to be utilized in connection with: (1) any Appraisal Reduction Amount or (2) net present value calculations used in the special servicer’s determination of what course of action to take in connection with the workout or liquidation of a Specially Serviced Loan prior to utilization by the special servicer.

 

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In connection with the performance of the duties described in clause (d) above:

 

(i)    after the calculation but prior to the utilization by the special servicer, the special servicer will be required to deliver the foregoing calculations together with information and support materials (including such additional information reasonably requested by the operating advisor to confirm the mathematical accuracy of such calculations, but not including any Privileged Information and, in the case of the Appraisal Reduction Amount, only to the extent the master servicer has provided such information to the special servicer) to the operating advisor;

 

(ii)    if the operating advisor does not agree with the mathematical calculations or the application of the applicable non-discretionary portions of the formula required to be utilized for such calculation in any material respect, the operating advisor and the special servicer will be required to consult with each other in order to resolve any material inaccuracy in the mathematical calculations or the application of the non-discretionary portions of the related formula in arriving at those mathematical calculations or any disagreement; and

 

(iii)    if the operating advisor and the special servicer are not able to resolve such matters, the operating advisor will be required to promptly notify the certificate administrator and the certificate administrator will be required to examine the calculations and supporting materials provided by the special servicer and the operating advisor and determine which calculation is to apply.

 

The “Operating Advisor Standard” means the requirement that the operating advisor must act solely on behalf of the issuing entity and in the best interest of, and for the benefit of, the Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner and, with respect to any Serviced Whole Loan for the benefit of the holders of any related Companion Loan (as a collective whole as if such Certificateholders, the RR Interest Owner and Companion Loan Holders constituted a single lender, taking into account the pari passu nature of any related Pari Passu Companion Loan and the subordinate nature of any related Subordinate Companion Loan), and not to holders of any particular class of certificates (as determined by the operating advisor in the exercise of its good faith and reasonable judgment), but without regard to any conflict of interest arising from any relationship that the operating advisor or any of its affiliates may have with any of the underlying borrowers, property managers, any sponsor, any mortgage loan seller, the depositor, the master servicer, the special servicer, the asset representations reviewer, the Directing Holder, any Risk Retention Consultation Party, any Certificateholder, the RR Interest Owner or any of their respective affiliates.

 

Annual Report

 

For so long as a Control Termination Event is continuing, based on the operating advisor’s review of any Assessment of Compliance, any Attestation Report, any Major Decision Reporting Package and/or Asset Status Report, any Final Asset Status Report and other reports by the special servicer made available to Privileged Persons that are posted on the certificate administrator’s website during the prior calendar year, the operating advisor will (if, at any time during the prior calendar year any Mortgage Loan (other than a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) was a Specially Serviced Loan) prepare an annual report substantially in the form attached to this prospectus as Annex C (the “Operating Advisor Annual Report”) to be provided to the depositor, the 17g-5 Information Provider (and made available through the 17g-5 Information Provider’s website) and the certificate administrator for the benefit of the Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner (and made available through the certificate administrator’s website) within 120 days of the end of the prior calendar year for which a Control Termination Event was continuing as of December 31 and setting forth its assessment of the special servicer’s performance of its duties under the PSA during the prior calendar year on an “asset-level basis” with respect to the resolution and liquidation of Specially Serviced Loans that the special servicer is responsible for servicing under the PSA; provided, however, that in the event the special servicer is replaced, the Operating Advisor Annual Report will only relate to the entity that was acting as special servicer as of December 31 in the prior calendar year and is continuing in such capacity through the date of such Operating Advisor Annual Report.

 

Only as used in connection with the Operating Advisor Annual Report, the term “asset-level basis” refers to the special servicer’s performance of its duties as they relate to the resolution and/or liquidation of Specially Serviced Loans taking into account the special servicer’s specific duties under the PSA as well as the extent to which those duties were performed in accordance with the Servicing Standard, with

 

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reasonable consideration by the operating advisor of any Assessment of Compliance, Attestation Report, Major Decision Reporting Package, Asset Status Report (after a Control Termination Event), Final Asset Status Report and other information, in each case, delivered to the operating advisor by the special servicer (other than any communications between the Directing Holder and the special servicer that would be Privileged Information) pursuant to the PSA. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no annual report will be required from the operating advisor with respect to the special servicer, if during the prior calendar year, no Final Asset Status Report was prepared by the special servicer in connection with a Specially Serviced Loan or REO Property.

 

The special servicer must be given an opportunity to review any Operating Advisor Annual Report at least 5 business days prior to such Operating Advisor Annual Report’s delivery to the certificate administrator and the 17g-5 Information Provider; provided that the operating advisor will have no obligation to adopt any comments to such Operating Advisor Annual Report that are provided by the special servicer.

 

In each Operating Advisor Annual Report, the operating advisor will identify any material deviations (i) from the Servicing Standard and (ii) from the special servicer’s obligations under the PSA with respect to the resolution or liquidation of Specially Serviced Loans or REO Properties that the special servicer is responsible for servicing under the PSA (other than with respect to any REO Property related to the Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) based on the limited review required in the PSA. Each Operating Advisor Annual Report will be required to comply with the confidentiality requirements, subject to certain exceptions, each as described in this prospectus and as provided in the PSA regarding Privileged Information. In preparing the annual report, the operating advisor (i) will not be required to report on instances of non-compliance with, or deviations from, the Servicing Standard or the special servicer’s obligations under the PSA that the operating advisor determines, in accordance with the Operating Advisor Standard, to be immaterial and (ii) will not be required to provide or obtain a legal opinion, legal review or legal conclusion.

 

The ability to perform the duties of the operating advisor and the quality and the depth of any Operating Advisor Annual Report will be dependent upon the timely receipt of information prepared or made available by others and the accuracy and the completeness of such information. In addition, in no event will the operating advisor have the power to compel any transaction party to take, or refrain from taking, any action. It is possible that the lack of access to Privileged Information may limit or prohibit the operating advisor from performing its duties under the PSA, in which case any Operating Advisor Annual Report will describe any resulting limitations, and the operating advisor will not be subject to any liability arising from such limitations or prohibitions. The operating advisor will be entitled to conclusively rely on the accuracy and completeness of any information it is provided without liability for any such reliance thereunder.

 

Recommendation of the Replacement of the Special Servicer

 

For so long as a Control Termination Event is continuing, if the operating advisor determines that (1) the special servicer is not performing its duties as required under the PSA or is otherwise not acting in accordance with the Servicing Standard and (2) the replacement of the special servicer would be in the best interest of the Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner as a collective whole, then the operating advisor may recommend the replacement of the special servicer and deliver a report supporting such recommendation in the manner described in “—Replacement of the Special Servicer After Operating Advisor Recommendation and Investor Vote”.

 

Eligibility of Operating Advisor

 

The operating advisor will be required to be an Eligible Operating Advisor at all times during the term of the PSA. “Eligible Operating Advisor” means an entity:

 

(i)    that is a special servicer or operating advisor on a commercial mortgage-backed securities transaction rated by the Rating Agencies (including, in the case of the operating advisor, this transaction) but has not been special servicer or operating advisor on a transaction for which any Rating Agency has qualified, downgraded or withdrawn its rating or ratings of, one or more classes of certificates for such transaction citing servicing concerns with the special servicer or operating advisor as the sole or a material factor in such rating action;

 

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(ii)    that can and will make the representations and warranties of the operating advisor set forth in the PSA;

 

(iii)   that is not (and is not affiliated with) the depositor, the trustee, the certificate administrator, the master servicer, the special servicer, a sponsor, any Borrower Party, the Controlling Class Representative, the Directing Holder, a Risk Retention Consultation Party or a depositor, a trustee, a certificate administrator, a master servicer or a special servicer with respect to the securitization of a Companion Loan, or any of their respective affiliates;

 

(iv)    that has not been paid by the special servicer or successor special servicer any fees, compensation or other remuneration (x) in respect of its obligations under the PSA or (y) for the appointment or recommendation for replacement of a successor special servicer to become the special servicer; and

 

(v)    that (x) has been regularly engaged in the business of analyzing and advising clients in commercial mortgage-backed securities matters and has at least five years of experience in collateral analysis and loss projections, and (y) has at least five years of experience in commercial real estate asset management and experience in the workout and management of distressed commercial real estate assets.

 

Other Obligations of Operating Advisor

 

At all times, subject to the Privileged Information Exception, the operating advisor and its affiliates will be obligated to keep confidential any information appropriately labeled as “Privileged Information” received from the special servicer or Directing Holder in connection with the Directing Holder’s exercise of any rights under the PSA (including, without limitation, in connection with any Asset Status Report) or otherwise in connection with the transaction, except under the circumstances described below. As used in this prospectus, “Privileged Information” means (i) any correspondence between the Directing Holder or a Risk Retention Consultation Party and the special servicer related to any Specially Serviced Loan (other than with respect to any applicable Excluded Loan) or the exercise of the Directing Holder’s consent or consultation rights or a Risk Retention Consultation Party’s consultation rights under the PSA, (ii) any strategically sensitive information (including information contained within any Asset Status Report) that the special servicer has reasonably determined could compromise the issuing entity’s position in any ongoing or future negotiations with the related borrower or other interested party and (iii) information subject to attorney-client privilege.

 

The operating advisor is required to keep all such labeled Privileged Information confidential and may not, without the prior written consent of the special servicer and (for so long as no Consultation Termination Event is continuing) the Directing Holder (with respect to any Mortgage Loan other than a Non-Serviced Whole Loan and any applicable Excluded Loan), disclose such Privileged Information to any person (including Certificateholders other than the Controlling Class Representative and the RR Interest Owner), other than (1) to the extent expressly required by the PSA, to the other parties to the PSA with a notice indicating that such information is Privileged Information, (2) pursuant to a Privileged Information Exception, or (3) where necessary to support specific findings or conclusions concerning allegations of deviations from the Servicing Standard (i) in the Operating Advisor Annual Report or (ii) in connection with a recommendation by the operating advisor to replace the special servicer. Each party to the PSA that receives Privileged Information from the operating advisor with a notice stating that such information is Privileged Information may not without the prior written consent of the special servicer and, unless a Consultation Termination Event is continuing, the Directing Holder (with respect to any Mortgage Loan other than a Non-Serviced Whole Loan and any applicable Excluded Loan) and the Controlling Class Representative, disclose such Privileged Information to any person other than pursuant to a Privileged Information Exception. In addition and for the avoidance of doubt, while the operating advisor may serve in a similar capacity with respect to other securitizations that involve the same parties or borrowers involved in this securitization, any experience or knowledge gained by the operating advisor from such other engagements may not be imputed to the operating advisor or its employees for this transaction; provided,

 

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however, the operating advisor may consider such experience or knowledge as pertinent information for discussion with the special servicer during its periodic meetings.

 

Privileged Information Exception” means, with respect to any Privileged Information, at any time (a) such Privileged Information becomes generally available and known to the public other than as a result of a disclosure directly or indirectly by the party restricted from disclosing such Privileged Information (the “Restricted Party”), (b) it is reasonable and necessary for the Restricted Party to disclose such Privileged Information in working with legal counsel, auditors, arbitration parties, taxing authorities or other governmental agencies, (c) such Privileged Information was already known to such Restricted Party and not otherwise subject to a confidentiality obligation and/or (d) the Restricted Party is (in the case of the master servicer, the special servicer, the operating advisor, the asset representations reviewer, the certificate administrator and the trustee, as evidenced by written advice of counsel (which will be an additional expense of the issuing entity) delivered to each of the master servicer, the special servicer, the Directing Holder (other than with respect to any applicable Excluded Loan), the operating advisor, the asset representations reviewer, the certificate administrator and the trustee), required by law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree to disclose such information.

 

Delegation of Operating Advisor’s Duties

 

The operating advisor may delegate its duties to agents or subcontractors in accordance with the PSA; provided, however, the operating advisor will remain obligated and primarily liable for any actions required to be performed by it under the PSA without diminution of such obligation or liability or related obligation or liability by virtue of such delegation or arrangements or by virtue of indemnification from any person acting as its agents or subcontractor to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if the operating advisor alone were performing its obligations under the PSA.

 

Termination of the Operating Advisor With Cause

 

The following constitute operating advisor termination events under the PSA (each, an “Operating Advisor Termination Event”), whether any such event is voluntary or involuntary or is effected by operation of law or pursuant to any judgment, decree or order of any court or any order, rule or regulation of any administrative or governmental body:

 

(a)       any failure by the operating advisor to observe or perform in any material respect any of its covenants or agreements or the material breach of any of its representations or warranties under the PSA, which failure continues unremedied for a period of 30 days after the date on which written notice of such failure, requiring the same to be remedied, is given to the operating advisor by any party to the PSA or to the operating advisor, the certificate administrator and the trustee by the holders of certificates evidencing greater than 25% of the aggregate Voting Rights; provided that with respect to any such failure that is not curable within such 30 day period, the operating advisor will have an additional cure period of 30 days to effect such cure so long as it has commenced to cure such failure within the initial 30 day period and has provided the trustee and the certificate administrator with an officer’s certificate certifying that it has diligently pursued, and is continuing to pursue, such cure;

 

(b)       any failure by the operating advisor to perform in accordance with the Operating Advisor Standard which failure continues unremedied for a period of 30 days after the date on which written notice of such failure, requiring the same to be remedied, is given in writing to the operating advisor by any party to the PSA;

 

(c)       any failure by the operating advisor to be an Eligible Operating Advisor, which failure continues unremedied for a period of 30 days after the date on which written notice of such failure, requiring the same to be remedied, is given in writing to the operating advisor by any party to the PSA;

 

(d)       a decree or order of a court or agency or supervisory authority having jurisdiction in the premises in an involuntary case under any present or future federal or state bankruptcy, insolvency or similar law for the appointment of a conservator or receiver or liquidator in any insolvency, readjustment of debt, marshaling of assets and liabilities or similar proceedings, or for the winding up or liquidation of

 

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its affairs, is entered against the operating advisor, and such decree or order remains in force undischarged or unstayed for a period of 60 days;

 

(e)       the operating advisor consents to the appointment of a conservator or receiver or liquidator or liquidation committee in any insolvency, readjustment of debt, marshaling of assets and liabilities, voluntary liquidation, or similar proceedings of or relating to the operating advisor or of or relating to all or substantially all of its property; or

 

(f)        the operating advisor admits in writing its inability to pay its debts generally as they become due, files a petition to take advantage of any applicable insolvency or reorganization statute, makes an assignment for the benefit of its creditors, or voluntarily suspends payment of its obligations.

 

Upon receipt by the certificate administrator of notice of the occurrence of any Operating Advisor Termination Event, the certificate administrator will be required to promptly provide written notice to all Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner electronically by posting such notice on its internet website and by mail, unless the certificate administrator has received notice that such Operating Advisor Termination Event has been remedied.

 

Rights Upon Operating Advisor Termination Event

 

After the occurrence of an Operating Advisor Termination Event, the trustee may, and upon the written direction of holders of certificates evidencing at least 25% of the Voting Rights (taking into account the application of any Appraisal Reduction Amounts to notionally reduce the Certificate Balance of the classes of certificates), the trustee will, promptly terminate the operating advisor for cause and appoint a replacement operating advisor that is an Eligible Operating Advisor; provided that no such termination will be effective until a successor operating advisor has been appointed and has assumed all of the obligations of the operating advisor under the PSA. The trustee may rely on a certification by the replacement operating advisor that it is an Eligible Operating Advisor. If the trustee is unable to find a replacement operating advisor that is an Eligible Operating Advisor within 30 days of the termination of the operating advisor, the depositor will be permitted to find a replacement.

 

Upon any termination of the operating advisor and appointment of a successor operating advisor, the trustee will, as soon as possible, be required to give written notice of the termination and appointment to the special servicer, the master servicer, the certificate administrator, the depositor, the Controlling Class Representative (for any Mortgage Loan other than any applicable Excluded Loan and only for so long as no Consultation Termination Event is continuing), any Companion Loan noteholder, the Certificateholders, the Risk Retention Consultation Parties, the RR Interest Owner and the 17g-5 Information Provider (and made available through the 17g-5 Information Provider’s website).

 

Waiver of Operating Advisor Termination Event

 

The holders of certificates evidencing at least 25% of the Voting Rights affected by any Operating Advisor Termination Event may waive such Operating Advisor Termination Event within twenty (20) days of the receipt of notice from the certificate administrator of the occurrence of such Operating Advisor Termination Event. Upon any such waiver of an Operating Advisor Termination Event, such Operating Advisor Termination Event will cease to exist and will be deemed to have been remedied. Upon any such waiver of an Operating Advisor Termination Event, the trustee and the certificate administrator will be entitled to recover all costs and expenses incurred by it in connection with enforcement action taken with respect to such Operating Advisor Termination Event prior to such waiver from the issuing entity.

 

Termination of the Operating Advisor Without Cause

 

Upon (i) the written direction of holders of Non-Reduced Interests evidencing not less than 15% of the Voting Rights of the Non-Reduced Interests requesting a vote to terminate and replace the operating advisor with a proposed successor operating advisor that is an Eligible Operating Advisor, and (ii) payment by such holders to the certificate administrator of the reasonable fees and expenses to be incurred by the certificate administrator in connection with administering such vote, the certificate administrator will

 

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promptly provide written notice to all Certificateholders, the RR Interest Owner and the operating advisor of such request by posting such notice on its internet website, and by mailing such notice to all Certificateholders, the RR Interest Owner and the operating advisor.

 

Upon the written direction of holders of Non-Reduced Interests evidencing more than 50% of the Voting Rights of the Non-Reduced Interests that exercise their right to vote (provided that holders of Non-Reduced Interests evidencing at least 50% of the Voting Rights of the Non-Reduced Interests exercise their right to vote), the trustee will terminate all of the rights and obligations of the operating advisor under the PSA (other than any rights or obligations that accrued prior to the date of such termination (including accrued and unpaid compensation) and other than indemnification rights (arising out of events occurring prior to such termination)) by written notice to the operating advisor, and the proposed successor operating advisor will be appointed.

 

The certificate administrator will include on each Distribution Date Statement a statement that each Certificateholder, RR Interest Owner and beneficial owner may access such notices on the certificate administrator’s website and each Certificateholder, RR Interest Owner and beneficial owner may register to receive email notifications when such notices are posted on the website. The certificate administrator will be entitled to reimbursement from the requesting Certificateholders or the RR Interest Owner for the reasonable expenses of posting notices of such requests. In addition, in the event there are no classes of certificates outstanding or interest in the issuing entity other than the Control Eligible Certificates, the VRR Interest, the Class S certificates and the Class R certificates, then all of the rights and obligations of the operating advisor under the PSA will terminate without payment of any penalty or termination fee (other than any rights or obligations that accrued prior to the date of such termination (including accrued and unpaid compensation) and other than indemnification rights arising out of events occurring prior to such termination). If the operating advisor is terminated pursuant to the foregoing sentence, then no replacement operating advisor will be appointed.

 

Resignation of the Operating Advisor

 

The operating advisor may resign upon 30 days’ prior written notice to the depositor, the master servicer, the special servicer, the trustee, the certificate administrator, the asset representations reviewer, the Controlling Class Representative and the Risk Retention Consultation Parties, if the operating advisor has secured a replacement operating advisor that is an Eligible Operating Advisor and such replacement operating advisor has accepted its appointment as the replacement operating advisor and receipt by the trustee of a Rating Agency Confirmation from each Rating Agency. If no successor operating advisor has been so appointed and accepted the appointment within 30 days after the notice of resignation, the resigning operating advisor may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a successor operating advisor that is an Eligible Operating Advisor. The resigning operating advisor must pay all costs and expenses associated with the transfer of its duties.

 

Operating Advisor Compensation

 

Certain fees will be payable to the operating advisor, and the operating advisor will be entitled to be reimbursed for certain expenses, as described under “—Servicing and Other Compensation and Payment of Expenses—Operating Advisor Compensation”.

 

In the event the operating advisor resigns or is terminated for any reason it will remain entitled to any accrued and unpaid fees and reimbursement of Operating Advisor Expenses and any rights to indemnification provided under the PSA with respect to the period for which it acted as operating advisor.

 

The operating advisor will be entitled to reimbursement of certain expenses incurred by the operating advisor in the event that the operating advisor is terminated without cause. See “—Termination of the Operating Advisor Without Cause” above.

 

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The Asset Representations Reviewer

 

Asset Review

 

Asset Review Trigger

 

On or prior to each Distribution Date, based on the CREFC® delinquent loan status report and/or the CREFC® loan periodic update file delivered by the master servicer for such Distribution Date, the certificate administrator will be required to determine if an Asset Review Trigger has occurred.  If an Asset Review Trigger is determined to have occurred, the certificate administrator will be required to promptly provide notice to the asset representations reviewer, the master servicer, the special servicer, the Controlling Class Representative, all Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner in accordance with the terms of the PSA. On each Distribution Date after providing such notice to Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner, the certificate administrator, based on information provided to it by the master servicer, will be required to determine whether (1) any additional Mortgage Loan has become a Delinquent Loan, (2) any Mortgage Loan has ceased to be a Delinquent Loan and (3) an Asset Review Trigger has ceased to exist, and, if there is an occurrence of any of the events or circumstances identified in clauses (1), (2) and/or (3), deliver written notice of such information (which may be via email) within 2 business days of such determination to the master servicer, the special servicer, the operating advisor and the asset representations reviewer.  An “Asset Review Trigger” will occur when either (1) Mortgage Loans with an aggregate outstanding principal balance of 25% or more of the aggregate outstanding principal balance of all of the Mortgage Loans (including any REO Loans (or a portion of any REO Loan in the case of a Whole Loan) held by the issuing entity) as of the end of the applicable Collection Period are Delinquent Loans as of the end of the related Collection Period or (2) at least 15 Mortgage Loans are Delinquent Loans as of the end of the related Collection Period and the outstanding principal balance of such Delinquent Loans in the aggregate constitutes at least 20% of the aggregate outstanding principal balance of all of the Mortgage Loans (including any REO Loans (or a portion of any REO Loan in the case of a Whole Loan)) held by the issuing entity as of the end of the applicable Collection Period. The PSA will require that the certificate administrator include in the Distribution Date Statement on Form 10-D relating to the distribution period in which the Asset Review Trigger occurred a description of the events that caused the Asset Review Trigger to occur.

 

We believe this Asset Review Trigger is appropriate considering the unique characteristics of pools of Mortgage Loans underlying CMBS. See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Static Pool Data Would Not Be Indicative of the Performance of this Pool”. While we do not believe static pool information is relevant to CMBS transactions as a general matter, as a point of relative context, with respect to the 62 prior pools of commercial mortgage loans for which GSMC (or its predecessors) was a sponsor in a public offering of CMBS with a securitization closing date on or after October 1, 2010, the highest percentage of a particular pool of loans (by outstanding principal balance) that were delinquent at least 60 days at the end of any reporting period between January 1, 2015 and September 30, 2020 was approximately 26%.

 

This pool of Mortgage Loans is not homogeneous or granular, and there are individual Mortgage Loans that each represent a significant percentage, by outstanding principal balance, of the Mortgage Pool.  For example, the three (3) largest Mortgage Loans in the pool represent approximately 23.1% of the Initial Pool Balance.  Given this mortgage pool composition and the fact that CMBS pools as a general matter include a small relative number of larger mortgage loans, we believe it would not be appropriate for the delinquency of the three (3) largest Mortgage Loans, in the case of this mortgage pool, to cause the Asset Review Trigger to be met, as that would not necessarily be indicative of the overall quality of the Mortgage Pool. On the other hand, a significant number of Delinquent Loans by loan count, but representing a smaller percentage of the aggregate outstanding principal balance of the Mortgage Loans than the percentage set forth in clause (1) of the definition of “Asset Review Trigger”, could indicate an issue with the quality of the Mortgage Pool. As a result, we believe it would be appropriate to have the alternative test as set forth in clause (2) of the definition of “Asset Review Trigger”, namely to have the Asset Review Trigger be met if 15 Mortgage Loans are Delinquent Loans, assuming those Delinquent Loans represent at least 20% of aggregate outstanding principal balance of all of the Mortgage Loans (including any REO Loans (or a

 

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portion of any REO Loan in the case of a Whole Loan)) held by the issuing entity as of the end of the applicable Collection Period.

 

CMBS as an asset class has historically not had a large number of claims for, or repurchases based on, breaches of representations and warranties.  While the Asset Review Trigger we have selected is less than this historical peak, we feel it remains at a level that avoids a trigger based on market variability while providing an appropriate threshold to capture delinquencies that may have resulted from an underlying deficiency in a mortgage loan seller’s Mortgage Loans that could be the basis for claims against the related mortgage loan seller based on breaches of the representations and warranties.

 

Delinquent Loan” means a Mortgage Loan that is delinquent at least 60 days in respect of its Periodic Payments or balloon payment, if any, in either case such delinquency to be determined without giving effect to any grace period. For the avoidance of doubt, a delinquency that would have existed but for a Payment Accommodation will not constitute a delinquency, for so long as the related borrower is complying with the terms of such Payment Accommodation.

 

Asset Review Vote

 

If holders of certificates evidencing not less than 5.0% of the Voting Rights deliver to the certificate administrator, within 90 days after the filing of the Form 10-D reporting the occurrence of an Asset Review Trigger, a written direction requesting a vote to commence an Asset Review (an “Asset Review Vote Election”), the certificate administrator will be required to promptly provide written notice of such direction to the asset representations reviewer and all Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner, and to conduct a solicitation of votes to authorize an Asset Review. Upon the affirmative vote to authorize an Asset Review evidencing at least a majority of the votes cast but in any event at least a majority of an Asset Review Quorum within 150 days of the receipt of the Asset Review Vote Election (an “Affirmative Asset Review Vote”), the certificate administrator will be required to promptly provide written notice of such Affirmative Asset Review Vote to all parties to the PSA, the underwriters, the mortgage loan sellers, the Controlling Class Representative, the Risk Retention Consultation Parties, the RR Interest Owner and the Certificateholders. In the event an Affirmative Asset Review Vote has not occurred within such 150-day period following the receipt of the Asset Review Vote Election, no Certificateholder may request a vote or cast a vote for an Asset Review and the asset representations reviewer will not be required to review any Delinquent Loan unless and until (A) an additional Mortgage Loan has become a Delinquent Loan after the expiration of such 150-day period, (B) an additional Asset Review Trigger has occurred as a result or an Asset Review Trigger is otherwise in effect, (C) the certificate administrator has timely received an Asset Review Vote Election after the occurrence of the events described in clauses (A) and (B) above and (D) an Affirmative Asset Review Vote has occurred within 150 days after the Asset Review Vote Election described in clause (C) above. After the occurrence of any Asset Review Vote Election or an Affirmative Asset Review Vote, no Certificateholder may make any additional Asset Review Vote Election except as described in the immediately preceding sentence. Any reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the certificate administrator in connection with administering such vote will be paid as an expense of the issuing entity from the Collection Account.

 

An “Asset Review Quorum” means, in connection with any solicitation of votes to authorize an Asset Review as described above, the holders of certificates evidencing at least 5.0% of the aggregate Voting Rights.

 

Review Materials

 

Upon receipt of notice from the certificate administrator of an Affirmative Asset Review Vote (the “Asset Review Notice”), the custodian (with respect to clauses (i) through (v) below for non-Specially Serviced Loans), the master servicer (with respect to clauses (vi) and (vii) below for non-Specially Serviced Loans) and the special servicer (with respect to Specially Serviced Loans), in each case to the extent in such party’s possession, will be required to promptly, but in no event later than 10 business days (except with respect to clause (vii)) after receipt of such notice from the certificate administrator, provide, or make available, the following materials for each Delinquent Loan (in electronic format) to the asset representations reviewer (collectively, with the Diligence Files, any notice of a breach of a representation or

 

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warranty relating to any Delinquent Loan received by the asset representations reviewer from any other party to the PSA, a copy of the prospectus, a copy of the applicable MLPA and a copy of the PSA, the “Review Materials”):

 

(i)    a copy of an assignment of the Mortgage in favor of the trustee, with evidence of recording thereon, for each Delinquent Loan that is subject to an Asset Review;

 

(ii)    a copy of an assignment of any related assignment of leases (if such item is a document separate from the Mortgage) in favor of the trustee, with evidence of recording thereon, related to each Delinquent Loan that is subject to an Asset Review;

 

(iii)   a copy of the assignment of all unrecorded documents relating to each Delinquent Loan that is subject to an Asset Review, if not already covered pursuant to items (i) or (ii) above;

 

(iv)   a copy of all filed copies (bearing evidence of filing) or evidence of filing of any UCC financing statements related to each Delinquent Loan that is subject to an Asset Review;

 

(v)    a copy of an assignment in favor of the trustee of any financing statement executed and filed in the relevant jurisdiction related to each Delinquent Loan that is subject to an Asset Review;

 

(vi)   a copy of any notice previously delivered by the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, of any alleged defect or breach with respect to any Delinquent Loan; and

 

(vii)   any other related documents that were entered into or delivered in connection with the origination of such Mortgage Loan that are necessary in connection with the asset representations reviewer’s completion of any Asset Review and that are requested (in writing in accordance with the PSA) by the asset representations reviewer, in the time frames and as otherwise described below.

 

In addition, in the event that, as part of an Asset Review of any Delinquent Loan, the asset representations reviewer determines that the Review Materials provided to it with respect to such Delinquent Loan are missing any documents that are required to be part of the Review Materials for such Mortgage Loan or which were entered into or delivered in connection with the origination of such Mortgage Loan that, in either case, are necessary in connection with its completion of any Test in connection with such Asset Review, the asset representations reviewer will promptly, but in no event later than 10 business days after receipt of the Review Materials, notify the master servicer (with respect to non-Specially Serviced Loans) or the special servicer (with respect to Specially Serviced Loans), as applicable, of such missing documents, and request the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, promptly, but in no event later than 10 business days after receipt of such notification from the asset representations reviewer, to deliver to the asset representations reviewer such missing documents to the extent in its possession. In the event any missing documents are not provided by the master servicer or special servicer, as applicable, within such 10-business day period, the asset representations reviewer will request such documents from the related mortgage loan seller. Each mortgage loan seller will be required under each MLPA to deliver such additional documents only to the extent such documents are in the possession of such mortgage loan seller.

 

In addition, with respect to any Delinquent Loan that is a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, to the extent any documents required by the asset representations reviewer to complete a Test are missing or have not been received from the related mortgage loan seller, the asset representations reviewer will request such document(s) from the related Non-Serviced Master Servicer (if such Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan is being serviced by a Non-Serviced Master Servicer) or the related Non-Serviced Special Servicer (if such Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan is being serviced by a Non-Serviced Special Servicer).

 

The asset representations reviewer may, but is under no obligation to, consider and rely upon information furnished to it by a person that is not a party to the PSA or the related mortgage loan seller, and will do so only if such information can be independently verified (without unreasonable effort or expense to the asset representations reviewer) and is determined by the asset representations reviewer in its good

 

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faith and sole discretion to be relevant to the Asset Review (any such information, “Unsolicited Information”), as described below.

 

Asset Review

 

Upon its receipt of the Asset Review Notice and access to the Diligence Files posted to the secure data room with respect to a Delinquent Loan, the asset representations reviewer, as an independent contractor, will be required to commence a review of the compliance of each Delinquent Loan with the representations and warranties related to that Delinquent Loan (such review, the “Asset Review”). An Asset Review of each Delinquent Loan will consist of the application of a set of pre-determined review procedures (the “Tests”) for each representation and warranty made by the related mortgage loan seller with respect to such Delinquent Loan, provided, however, the asset representations reviewer may, but is under no obligation to, modify any Test and/or associated Review Materials if, and only to the extent, the asset representations reviewer determines pursuant to the Asset Review Standard that it is necessary to modify such Test and/or such associated Review Materials in order to facilitate its Asset Review in accordance with the Asset Review Standard. Once an Asset Review of a Mortgage Loan is completed, no further Asset Review will be required of or performed on that Mortgage Loan notwithstanding that such Mortgage Loan may continue to be a Delinquent Loan or become a Delinquent Loan again at the time when a new Asset Review Trigger occurs and a new Affirmative Asset Review Vote is obtained subsequent to the occurrence of such Asset Review Trigger.

 

Asset Review Standard” means the performance by the asset representations reviewer of its duties under the PSA in good faith subject to the express terms of the PSA. All determinations or assumptions made by the asset representations reviewer in connection with an Asset Review are required to be made in the asset representations reviewer’s good faith discretion and judgment based on the facts and circumstances known to it at the time of such determination or assumption.

 

No Certificateholder or RR Interest Owner will have the right to change the scope of the asset representations reviewer’s review, and the asset representations reviewer will not be required to review any information other than (i) the Review Materials and (ii) if applicable, Unsolicited Information.

 

The asset representations reviewer may, absent manifest error and subject to the Asset Review Standard, (i) assume, without independent investigation or verification, that the Review Materials are accurate and complete in all material respects and (ii) conclusively rely on such Review Materials.

 

In the event that the asset representations reviewer determines that the Review Materials are insufficient to complete a Test and such missing documentation is not delivered to the asset representations reviewer by the applicable mortgage loan seller, the master servicer (with respect to non-Specially Serviced Loans) or the special servicer (with respect to Specially Serviced Loans) to the extent in the master servicer’s or the special servicer’s possession within 10 business days upon request as described above, the asset representations reviewer will list such missing documents in a preliminary report setting forth the preliminary results of the application of the Tests and the reasons why such missing documents are necessary to complete a Test and (if the asset representations reviewer has so concluded) that the absence of such documents will be deemed to be a failure of such Test (the “Preliminary Asset Review Report”). The asset representations reviewer will be required to provide such Preliminary Asset Review Report to the master servicer (with respect to non-Specially Serviced Loans) or the special servicer (with respect to Specially Serviced Loans) and the applicable mortgage loan seller no later than 60 days after the date on which access to the Diligence Files in the secure data room is made available to the asset representations reviewer by the certificate administrator. If the Preliminary Asset Review Report indicates that any of the representations and warranties fails or is deemed to fail any Test, the applicable mortgage loan seller will have 90 days from receipt of the Preliminary Asset Review Report (the “Cure/Contest Period”) to remedy or otherwise refute the failure. Any information and documents provided or explanations given to support the applicable mortgage loan seller’s claim that the representation and warranty has not failed a Test or that any missing documents in the Review Materials are not required to complete a Test will be required to be promptly delivered by such mortgage loan seller to the asset representations reviewer. For avoidance of doubt, the asset representations reviewer will not be required to prepare a Preliminary

 

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Asset Review Report in the event the asset representations reviewer determines that there is no Test failure with respect to the related Delinquent Loan.

 

The asset representations reviewer will be required, within the later of (x) 60 days after the date on which access to the Diligence Files posted to the secure data room is provided to the asset representations reviewer by the certificate administrator or (y) 10 days after the expiration of the Cure/Contest Period to complete an Asset Review with respect to each Delinquent Loan and deliver (i) a report setting forth the asset representations reviewer’s findings and conclusions as to whether or not it has determined there is any evidence of a failure of any Test based on the Asset Review and a statement that the asset representations reviewer’s findings and conclusions set forth in such report were not influenced by any third party (an “Asset Review Report”) to each party to the PSA and the related mortgage loan seller, and (ii) a summary of the asset representations reviewer’s conclusions included in such Asset Review Report (an “Asset Review Report Summary”) to the trustee and certificate administrator. The period of time by which the Asset Review Report must be completed and delivered may be extended by up to an additional 30 days, upon written notice to the parties to the PSA and the related mortgage loan seller, if the asset representations reviewer determines pursuant to the Asset Review Standard that such additional time is required due to the characteristics of the Delinquent Loans and/or the Mortgaged Property or Mortgaged Properties. In no event may the asset representations reviewer determine whether any Test failure constitutes a Material Defect, or whether the issuing entity should enforce any rights it may have against the related mortgage loan seller, which, in each such case, will be the responsibility of the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable. See “—Enforcement of Mortgage Loan Seller’s Obligations Under the MLPA” below. In addition, in the event that the asset representations reviewer does not receive any documentation that it requested from the master servicer (with respect to non-Specially Serviced Loans), the special servicer (with respect to Specially Serviced Loans) or the related mortgage loan seller in sufficient time to allow the asset representations reviewer to complete its Asset Review and deliver an Asset Review Report, the asset representations reviewer will be required to prepare the Asset Review Report solely based on the documentation received by the asset representations reviewer with respect to the related Delinquent Loan, and the asset representations reviewer will have no responsibility to independently obtain any such documentation from any party to the PSA or otherwise. The PSA will require that the certificate administrator (i) include the Asset Review Report Summary in the Distribution Date Statement on Form 10–D relating to the distribution period in which such Asset Review Report Summary was received by the certificate administrator, and (ii) post such Asset Review Report Summary to the certificate administrator’s website not later than 2 business days after receipt of such Asset Review Report Summary from the asset representations reviewer.

 

Eligibility of Asset Representations Reviewer

 

The asset representations reviewer will be required to represent and warrant in the PSA that it is an Eligible Asset Representations Reviewer. The asset representations reviewer is required to be at all times an Eligible Asset Representations Reviewer. If the asset representations reviewer ceases to be an Eligible Asset Representations Reviewer, the asset representations reviewer is required to immediately notify the master servicer, the special servicer, the trustee, the operating advisor, the certificate administrator, the Controlling Class Representative and the Directing Holder of such disqualification and immediately resign under the PSA as described under the “—Resignation of Asset Representations Reviewer” below.

 

An “Eligible Asset Representations Reviewer” is an entity that (i) is a special servicer, operating advisor or asset representations reviewer on a transaction rated by any of DBRS, Inc. (“DBRS Morningstar”), Fitch Ratings, Inc. (“Fitch”), Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (“KBRA”), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”), Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC (“Morningstar”) or S&P Global Ratings, acting through Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC (“S&P”) and that has not been the special servicer, operating advisor or asset representations reviewer on a transaction for which DBRS Morningstar, Fitch, KBRA, Moody’s, Morningstar or S&P has qualified, downgraded or withdrawn its rating or ratings of, one or more classes of certificates for such transaction citing servicing or other relevant concerns with the special servicer, the operating advisor or the asset representations reviewer, as applicable, as the sole or material factor in such rating action, (ii) can and will make the representations and warranties of the asset representations reviewer set forth in the PSA, (iii) is not (and is not affiliated with) a sponsor, a mortgage

 

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loan seller, the master servicer, the special servicer, the depositor, the certificate administrator, the trustee, the Controlling Class Representative, the Directing Holder, a Risk Retention Consultation Party or any of their respective affiliates, (iv) has not performed (and is not affiliated with any party hired to perform) any due diligence, loan underwriting, brokerage, borrower advisory or similar services with respect to any Mortgage Loan or any related Companion Loan prior to the Closing Date for or on behalf of a sponsor, a mortgage loan seller, any underwriter, any party to the PSA, the Controlling Class Representative, a Risk Retention Consultation Party or the Directing Holder or any of their respective affiliates, or have been paid any fees, compensation or other remuneration by any of them in connection with any such services and (v) that does not directly or indirectly, through one or more affiliates or otherwise, own any interest in any certificates, the RR Interest, any Mortgage Loans, any Companion Loan or any securities backed by a Companion Loan or otherwise have any financial interest in the securitization transaction to which the PSA relates, other than in fees from its role as asset representations reviewer (or as operating advisor, if applicable) and except as otherwise set forth in the PSA.

 

Other Obligations of Asset Representations Reviewer

 

The asset representations reviewer and its affiliates are required to keep confidential any information appropriately labeled as “Privileged Information” received from any party to the PSA or any sponsor under the PSA (including, without limitation, in connection with the review of the Mortgage Loans) and not disclose such Privileged Information to any person (including Certificateholders or the RR Interest Owner), other than (1) to the extent expressly required by the PSA in an Asset Review Report or otherwise, to the other parties to the PSA with a notice indicating that such information is Privileged Information or (2) pursuant to a Privileged Information Exception. Each party to the PSA that receives such Privileged Information from the asset representations reviewer with a notice stating that such information is Privileged Information may not disclose such Privileged Information to any person without the prior written consent of the special servicer other than pursuant to a Privileged Information Exception. In addition, the asset representations reviewer will be required to keep all documents received by the asset representations reviewer in connection with an Asset Review that are provided by the applicable mortgage loan seller, the master servicer and the special servicer confidential and will not be permitted to disclose such documents except (i) for purposes of complying with its duties and obligations under the PSA, (ii) if such documents become generally available and known to the public other than as a result of a disclosure directly or indirectly by the asset representations reviewer, (iii) if it is reasonable and necessary for the asset representations reviewer to disclose such documents in working with legal counsel, auditors, taxing authorities or other governmental agencies, (iv) if such documents or information was already known to the asset representations reviewer and not otherwise subject to a confidentiality obligation and/or (v) if the asset representations reviewer is required by law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree to disclose such document.

 

Neither the asset representations reviewer nor any of its affiliates may make any investment in any class of certificates or the RR Interest; provided, however, that such prohibition will not apply to (i) riskless principal transactions effected by a broker dealer affiliate of the asset representations reviewer or (ii) investments by an affiliate of the asset representations reviewer if the asset representations reviewer and such affiliate maintain policies and procedures that (A) segregate personnel involved in the activities of the asset representations reviewer under the PSA from personnel involved in such affiliate’s investment activities and (B) prevent such affiliate and its personnel from gaining access to information regarding the issuing entity and the asset representations reviewer and its personnel from gaining access to such affiliate’s information regarding its investment activities.

 

Delegation of Asset Representations Reviewer’s Duties

 

The asset representations reviewer may delegate its duties to agents or subcontractors in accordance with the PSA, however, the asset representations reviewer will remain obligated and primarily liable for any Asset Review required in accordance with the provisions of the PSA without diminution of such obligation or liability by virtue of such delegation or arrangements or by virtue of indemnification from any person acting as its agents or subcontractor to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if the asset representations reviewer alone were performing its obligations under the PSA.

 

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Assignment of Asset Representations Reviewer’s Rights and Obligations

 

The asset representations reviewer may assign its rights and obligations under the PSA in connection with the sale or transfer of all or substantially all of its asset representations reviewer portfolio, provided that: (i) the purchaser or transferee accepting such assignment and delegation (A) is an Eligible Asset Representations Reviewer resulting from a merger, consolidation or succession that is permitted under the PSA, (B) assumes in writing each covenant and condition to be performed or observed by the asset representations reviewer under the PSA and (C) is not a prohibited party under the PSA; (ii) the asset representations reviewer will not be released from its obligations under the PSA that arose prior to the effective date of such assignment and delegation; (iii) the rate at which each of the Asset Representations Reviewer Fee and the Asset Representations Reviewer Asset Review Fee (or any component thereof) is calculated may not exceed the rate then in effect and (iv) the resigning asset representations reviewer will be required to be responsible for the reasonable costs and expenses of each other party to the PSA and the Rating Agencies in connection with such transfer. Upon acceptance of such assignment and delegation, the purchaser or transferee will be required to provide notice to each party to the PSA and then will be the successor asset representations reviewer under the PSA.

 

Asset Representations Reviewer Termination Events

 

The following constitute asset representations reviewer termination events under the PSA (each, an “Asset Representations Reviewer Termination Event”) whether any such event is voluntary or involuntary or is effected by operation of law or pursuant to any judgment, decree or order of any court or any order, rule or regulation of any administrative or governmental body:

 

(i)    any failure by the asset representations reviewer to observe or perform in any material respect any of its covenants or agreements or the material breach of any of its representations or warranties under the PSA, which failure continues unremedied for a period of 30 days after the date on which written notice of such failure, requiring the same to be remedied, is given to the asset representations reviewer by the trustee or to the asset representations reviewer and the trustee by the holders of certificates evidencing at least 25% of the Voting Rights;

 

(ii)    any failure by the asset representations reviewer to perform its obligations set forth in the PSA in accordance with the Asset Review Standard in any material respect, which failure continues unremedied for a period of 30 days after the date written notice of such failure, requiring the same to be remedied, is given to the asset representations reviewer by any party to the PSA;

 

(iii)    any failure by the asset representations reviewer to be an Eligible Asset Representations Reviewer, which failure continues unremedied for a period of 30 days after the date written notice of such failure, requiring the same to be remedied, is given to the asset representations reviewer by any party to the PSA;

 

(iv)    a decree or order of a court or agency or supervisory authority having jurisdiction in the premises in an involuntary case under any present or future federal or state bankruptcy, insolvency or similar law for the appointment of a conservator or receiver or liquidator in any insolvency, readjustment of debt, marshaling of assets and liabilities or similar proceedings, or for the winding-up or liquidation of its affairs, has been entered against the asset representations reviewer, and such decree or order has remained in force undischarged or unstayed for a period of 60 days;

 

(v)    the asset representations reviewer consents to the appointment of a conservator or receiver or liquidator or liquidation committee in any insolvency, readjustment of debt, marshaling of assets and liabilities, voluntary liquidation, or similar proceedings of or relating to the asset representations reviewer or of or relating to all or substantially all of its property; or

 

(vi)    the asset representations reviewer admits in writing its inability to pay its debts generally as they become due, files a petition to take advantage of any applicable insolvency or reorganization statute, makes an assignment for the benefit of its creditors, or voluntarily suspends payment of its obligations.

 

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Upon receipt by the certificate administrator of written notice of the occurrence of any Asset Representations Reviewer Termination Event, the certificate administrator will be required to promptly provide written notice to all Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner electronically by posting such notice on its internet website and by mail, unless the certificate administrator has received notice that such Asset Representations Reviewer Termination Event has been remedied.

 

Rights Upon Asset Representations Reviewer Termination Event

 

If an Asset Representations Reviewer Termination Event occurs, and in each and every such case, so long as such Asset Representations Reviewer Termination Event has not been remedied, then either the trustee (i) may or (ii) upon the written direction of holders of certificates evidencing at least 25% of the Voting Rights (without regard to the application of any Appraisal Reduction Amounts) will be required to, terminate all of the rights and obligations of the asset representations reviewer under the PSA, other than rights and obligations accrued prior to such termination and other than indemnification rights (arising out of events occurring prior to such termination), by written notice to the asset representations reviewer. The asset representations reviewer is required to bear all reasonable costs and expenses of each other party to the PSA in connection with its termination for cause.

 

Termination of the Asset Representations Reviewer Without Cause

 

Upon (i) the written direction of holders of certificates evidencing not less than 25% of the Voting Rights (without regard to the application of any Appraisal Reduction Amounts) requesting a vote to terminate and replace the asset representations reviewer with a proposed successor asset representations reviewer that is an Eligible Asset Representations Reviewer, and (ii) payment by such holders to the certificate administrator of the reasonable fees and expenses to be incurred by the certificate administrator in connection with administering such vote, the certificate administrator will promptly provide notice to all Certificateholders, the RR Interest Owner and the asset representations reviewer of such request by posting such notice on its internet website, and by mailing to all Certificateholders, the RR Interest Owner and the asset representations reviewer. Upon the written direction of holders of Principal Balance Certificates and the Class RR certificates evidencing at least 75% of a Quorum (without regard to the application of any Appraisal Reduction Amounts), the trustee will be required to terminate all of the rights and obligations of the asset representations reviewer under the PSA (other than any rights or obligations that accrued prior to the date of such termination and other than indemnification rights (arising out of events occurring prior to such termination)) by written notice to the asset representations reviewer, and the proposed successor asset representations reviewer will be appointed.

 

In the event that holders of the Principal Balance Certificates and the Class RR certificates evidencing at least 75% of a Quorum (without regard to the application of any Appraisal Reduction Amounts) elect to remove the asset representations reviewer without cause and appoint a successor, the successor asset representations reviewer will be responsible for all expenses necessary to effect the transfer of responsibilities from its predecessor.

 

Resignation of Asset Representations Reviewer

 

The asset representations reviewer may at any time resign by giving written notice to the other parties to the PSA. In addition, the asset representations reviewer will at all times be required to be an Eligible Asset Representations Reviewer, and will be required to resign if it fails to be an Eligible Asset Representations Reviewer by giving written notice to the other parties. Upon such notice of resignation, the depositor will be required to promptly appoint a successor asset representations reviewer that is an Eligible Asset Representations Reviewer. No resignation of the asset representations reviewer will be effective until a successor asset representations reviewer that is an Eligible Asset Representations Reviewer has been appointed and accepted the appointment. If no successor asset representations reviewer has been so appointed and accepted the appointment within 30 days after the notice of resignation, the resigning asset representations reviewer may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a successor asset representations reviewer that is an Eligible Asset Representations Reviewer. The

 

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resigning asset representations reviewer must pay all costs and expenses of each other party to the PSA and each Rating Agency in connection with its resignation and the transfer of its duties.

 

Asset Representations Reviewer Compensation

 

Certain fees will be payable to the asset representations reviewer, and the asset representations reviewer will be entitled to be reimbursed for certain expenses, as described under “—Servicing and Other Compensation and Payment of Expenses”.

 

Limitation on Liability of the Risk Retention Consultation Parties

 

No Risk Retention Consultation Party will be liable to the issuing entity or the Certificateholders for any action taken, or for refraining from the taking of any action, or for errors in judgment. However, the Risk Retention Consultation Parties will not be protected against any liability to the VRR Interest Owners that would otherwise be imposed by reason of willful misconduct, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of duties or by reason of reckless disregard of obligations or duties owed to the VRR Interest Owners.

 

Each Certificateholder will acknowledge and agree, by its acceptance of its certificates and each VRR Interest Owner with respect to each other VRR Interest, that a Risk Retention Consultation Party:

 

(a)   may have special relationships and interests that conflict with those of holders of one or more classes of certificates or VRR Interest Owners other than the applicable VRR Interest Owner;

 

(b)   may act solely in the interests of the applicable VRR Interest Owner;

 

(c)   does not have any liability or duties to the holders of any class of certificates or VRR Interest Owner other than the applicable VRR Interest Owner;

 

(d)   may take actions that favor the interests of the holders of one or more classes of certificates or, the applicable VRR Interest Owner, over the interests of the holders of one or more other classes of certificates or other VRR Interest; and

 

(e)   will have no liability whatsoever (other than to the applicable VRR Interest Owner) for having so acted as set forth in (a) – (d) above, and no Certificateholder or other VRR Interest Owner may take any action whatsoever against the applicable Risk Retention Consultation Party or any director, officer, employee, agent or principal of the applicable Risk Retention Consultation Party for having so acted.

 

The taking of, or refraining from taking, any action by any master servicer or any special servicer in accordance with the recommendation of a Risk Retention Consultation Party, which does not violate the terms of any Mortgage Loan, any law, the Servicing Standard or the provisions of the PSA or the related Co-Lender Agreement, will not result in any liability on the part of such master servicer or special servicer.

 

Replacement of the Special Servicer Without Cause

 

Except as limited by certain conditions described in this prospectus and subject to the rights of the holder of any related Companion Loan under the related Co-Lender Agreement, the special servicer may generally be replaced, prior to the occurrence and continuance of a Control Termination Event, at any time and without cause, by the Directing Holder so long as, among other things, the Directing Holder appoints a replacement special servicer that meets the requirements of the PSA, including that the trustee and the certificate administrator receive a Rating Agency Confirmation from each Rating Agency and that such replacement special servicer may not be the asset representations reviewer or any of its affiliates. The reasonable fees and out-of-pocket expenses of any such termination incurred by the Directing Holder without cause (including the costs of obtaining a Rating Agency Confirmation) will be paid by the holders of the Controlling Class.

 

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If at any time a Control Termination Event is continuing, the holders of the Principal Balance Certificates and the Class RR certificates may generally replace the special servicer without cause, as described in this paragraph. Upon (i) the written direction of holders of Principal Balance Certificates and/or Class RR certificates evidencing not less than 25% of the Voting Rights (taking into account the application of any Appraisal Reduction Amounts to notionally reduce the Certificate Balances of such certificates) of the Principal Balance Certificates and Class RR certificates on an aggregate basis requesting a vote to replace the special servicer with a new special servicer, (ii) payment by such holders to the certificate administrator of the reasonable fees and expenses (including any legal fees and any Rating Agency fees and expenses) to be incurred by the certificate administrator in connection with administering such vote (which fees and expenses will not be additional trust fund expenses), and (iii) delivery by such holders to the certificate administrator and the trustee of Rating Agency Confirmation from each Rating Agency (such Rating Agency Confirmation will be obtained at the expense of those holders requesting such vote), the certificate administrator will be required to post notice of the same on the certificate administrator’s website and concurrently by mail and conduct the solicitation of votes of all Voting Rights in such regard, which requisite affirmative votes must be received within 180 days of the posting of such notice. Upon the written direction of holders of Principal Balance Certificates and/or the Class RR certificates evidencing at least 75% of a Quorum or holders of Principal Balance Certificates and/or the Class RR certificates evidencing more than 50% of the aggregate Voting Rights of each class of Non-Reduced Interests on an aggregate basis, the trustee will be required to terminate all of the rights and obligations of the special servicer under the PSA and appoint the successor special servicer (which must be a Qualified Replacement Special Servicer) designated by such holders, subject to indemnification, right to outstanding fees, reimbursement of Advances and other rights set forth in the PSA, which survive such termination.

 

The certificate administrator will include on each Distribution Date Statement a statement that each Certificateholder or RR Interest Owner may access such notices via the certificate administrator’s website and that each Certificateholder or RR Interest Owner may register to receive electronic mail notifications when such notices are posted thereon.

 

A “Quorum” means, in connection with any solicitation of votes in connection with the replacement of the special servicer or the asset representations reviewer, the holders of Voting Rights evidencing at least 75% of the aggregate Voting Rights (taking into account the application of Realized Losses and, other than with respect to the termination of the asset representations reviewer, the application of any Appraisal Reduction Amounts to notionally reduce the Certificate Balance of the certificates) of all Principal Balance Certificates and the Class RR certificates on an aggregate basis.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the special servicer obtains knowledge that it is a Borrower Party with respect to any Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan (any such Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan, an “Excluded Special Servicer Loan”), the special servicer will be required to resign as special servicer of that Excluded Special Servicer Loan. Prior to the occurrence and continuance of a Control Termination Event, the Directing Holder will be entitled to select a successor special servicer that is not a Borrower Party in accordance with the terms of the PSA (the “Excluded Special Servicer”) for the related Excluded Special Servicer Loan, unless such Excluded Special Servicer Loan is also an applicable Excluded Loan. After the occurrence and during the continuance of a Control Termination Event or if at any time the Excluded Special Servicer Loan is also an applicable Excluded Loan, the resigning special servicer will be required to use reasonable efforts to select the related Excluded Special Servicer. The special servicer will not have any liability with respect to the actions or inactions of the applicable Excluded Special Servicer or with respect to the identity of the applicable Excluded Special Servicer (as so long as, on the date of the appointment, such appointment of such Excluded Special Servicer meets the criteria of the PSA). It will be a condition to any such appointment that (i) the Rating Agencies confirm that the appointment would not result in a qualification, downgrade or withdrawal of any of their then current ratings of the certificates and the equivalent from each NRSRO hired to provide ratings with respect to any class of securities backed, wholly or partially, by any Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan, (ii) the applicable Excluded Special Servicer is a Qualified Replacement Special Servicer and (iii) the applicable Excluded Special Servicer delivers to the depositor and the certificate administrator and any applicable depositor and applicable certificate administrator of any other securitization, if applicable, that contains a Serviced Pari Passu

 

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Companion Loan, the information, if any, required pursuant to Item 6.02 of the Form 8-K regarding itself in its role as Excluded Special Servicer.

 

If at any time the special servicer is no longer a Borrower Party (including, without limitation, as a result of the related Mortgaged Property becoming an REO Property) with respect to an Excluded Special Servicer Loan, (1) the related Excluded Special Servicer will be required to resign, (2) the related Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan will no longer be an Excluded Special Servicer Loan, (3) the special servicer will become the special servicer again for such related Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan and (4) the special servicer will be entitled to all special servicing compensation with respect to such Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan earned during such time on and after such Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan is no longer an Excluded Special Servicer Loan; provided, however, for so long as a Control Termination Event is not continuing, the related Excluded Special Servicer will not be required to resign if the Directing Holder determines that such Excluded Special Servicer may continue to serve as special servicer for the applicable Excluded Special Servicer Loan.

 

The applicable Excluded Special Servicer will be required to perform all of the obligations of the special servicer for the related Excluded Special Servicer Loan and will be entitled to all special servicing compensation with respect to such Excluded Special Servicer Loan earned during such time as the related Mortgage Loan or Serviced Whole Loan is an Excluded Special Servicer Loan (provided that the special servicer will remain entitled to all other special servicing compensation with respect to all Mortgage Loans and Serviced Whole Loans that are not Excluded Special Servicer Loans during such time).

 

Non-Reduced Interests” means any class of Principal Balance Certificates or the Class RR certificates then-outstanding for which (a)(1) the initial Certificate Balance of such class of certificates, minus (2) the sum (without duplication) of (x) any payments of principal (whether as principal prepayments or otherwise) distributed to the Certificateholders of such class of certificates, (y) any Appraisal Reduction Amounts allocated to such class of certificates, and (z) any Realized Losses previously allocated to such class of certificates, is equal to or greater than (b) 25% of the remainder of (1) the initial Certificate Balance of such class of certificates, less (2) any payments of principal (whether as principal prepayments or otherwise) previously distributed to the Certificateholders of such class of certificates.

 

A “Qualified Replacement Special Servicer” is a replacement special servicer that (i) satisfies all of the eligibility requirements applicable to special servicers in the PSA, (ii) is not the operating advisor, the asset representations reviewer or an affiliate of the operating advisor or the asset representations reviewer, (iii) is not obligated to pay the operating advisor (x) any fees or otherwise compensate the operating advisor in respect of its obligations under the PSA, or (y) for the appointment of the successor special servicer or the recommendation by the operating advisor for the replacement special servicer to become a special servicer, (iv) is not entitled to receive any compensation from the operating advisor other than compensation that is not material and is unrelated to the operating advisor’s recommendation that such party be appointed as the replacement special servicer, (v) is not entitled to receive any fee from the operating advisor for its appointment as successor special servicer, in each case, unless expressly approved by 100% of the Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner, (vi) is included on S&P’s Select Servicer List as a U.S. Commercial Mortgage Special Servicer, (vii) currently has a special servicer rating of at least “CSS3” from Fitch, and (viii) is not a special servicer that has been cited by KBRA as having servicing concerns as the sole or a material factor in any qualification, downgrade or withdrawal of the ratings (or placement on “watch status” in contemplation of a ratings downgrade or withdrawal) of securities in a transaction serviced by the applicable servicer prior to the time of determination.

 

Replacement of the Special Servicer After Operating Advisor Recommendation and Investor Vote

 

If, during the continuance of a Control Termination Event, the operating advisor determines, in its sole discretion exercised in good faith, that (1) the special servicer is not performing its duties as required under the PSA or is otherwise not acting in accordance with the Servicing Standard and (2) the replacement of the special servicer would be in the best interest of the Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner as a collective whole, then the operating advisor will have the right to recommend the replacement of the special servicer. In such event, the operating advisor will be required to deliver to the trustee and the certificate

 

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administrator, with a copy to the special servicer, a written recommendation detailing the reasons supporting its position (provided that the operating advisor will not be permitted to recommend the replacement of the special servicer for any Whole Loan so long as the holder of the related Companion Loan is the Directing Holder under the related Co-Lender Agreement) (along with relevant information justifying its recommendation) and recommending a suggested replacement special servicer (which must be a Qualified Replacement Special Servicer). The certificate administrator will be required to promptly notify each Certificateholder and the RR Interest Owner of the recommendation and post such notice and report on the certificate administrator’s website, and to conduct the solicitation of votes with respect to such recommendation.

 

The operating advisor’s recommendation to replace the special servicer must be confirmed within 180 days of after the notice is posted to the certificate administrator’s website by an affirmative vote of holders of Principal Balance Certificates and the Class RR certificates evidencing at least a majority of a quorum (which, for this purpose is the holders that evidence at least 20% of the Voting Rights (taking into account the application of any Appraisal Reduction Amounts to notionally reduce the respective Certificate Balances) of all Principal Balance Certificates and the Class RR certificates on an aggregate basis.

 

In the event the holders of such Principal Balance Certificates and the Class RR certificates evidencing the requisite Voting Rights elect to remove and replace the special servicer (which requisite affirmative votes must be received within 180 days of the posting of the notice of the operating advisor’s recommendation to replace the special servicer to the certificate administrator’s website), the certificate administrator will be required to receive a Rating Agency Confirmation from each of the Rating Agencies at that time. In the event the certificate administrator receives such a Rating Agency Confirmation from each of the Rating Agencies (and the successor special servicer agrees to be bound by the terms of the PSA), the trustee (upon receipt of written confirmation from the certificate administrator, if the certificate administrator and the trustee are different entities) will then be required to terminate all of the rights and obligations of the special servicer under the PSA and to appoint the successor special servicer approved by the Certificateholders, provided that such successor special servicer is a Qualified Replacement Special Servicer, subject to the terminated special servicer’s rights to indemnification, payment of outstanding fees, reimbursement of Advances and other rights set forth in the PSA that survive termination. The reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses associated with obtaining such Rating Agency Confirmations and administering the vote of the applicable holders of the Principal Balance Certificates and the Class RR certificates and the operating advisor’s identification of a Qualified Replacement Special Servicer will be an additional trust fund expense.

 

In any case, the trustee will notify the outgoing special servicer promptly of the effective date of its termination. Any replacement special servicer recommended by the operating advisor must be a Qualified Replacement Special Servicer.

 

In the event the special servicer is terminated as a result of the recommendation of the operating advisor described in this “—Replacement of the Special Servicer After Operating Advisor Recommendation and Investor Vote”, the Directing Holder may not subsequently reappoint as special servicer such terminated special servicer or any affiliate of such terminated special servicer.

 

No appointment of the special servicer will be effective until the depositor or the depositor for the securitization of a Companion Loan has filed any required Exchange Act filings related to the removal and replacement of the special servicer.

 

With respect to any Non-Serviced Whole Loan, the related Non-Serviced Special Servicer may be removed, and a successor special servicer appointed at any time by the related directing holder appointed under the related Non-Serviced PSA (and not by the Controlling Class Representative for this transaction) to the extent set forth in the related Non-Serviced PSA and the related Co-Lender Agreement for such Non-Serviced Whole Loan. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans” and “—Servicing of the Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans” below.

 

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Termination of Master Servicer and Special Servicer for Cause

 

Servicer Termination Events

 

A “Servicer Termination Event” under the PSA with respect to the master servicer or the special servicer, as the case may be, will include, without limitation:

 

(a)   (i) any failure by the master servicer to make a required deposit to the Collection Account, to the companion paying agent for deposit into the related Serviced Whole Loan Custodial Account or to a holder of a Companion Loan, on the day and by the time such deposit or remittance was first required to be made, which failure is not remedied within one business day, or (ii) any failure by the master servicer to deposit into, or remit to the certificate administrator for deposit into, the Distribution Account any amount required to be so deposited or remitted, which failure is not remedied by 11:00 a.m. New York City time on the relevant Distribution Date;

 

(b)   any failure by the special servicer to deposit into the applicable REO Account within two business days after the day such deposit is required to be made, or to remit to the master servicer for deposit in the Collection Account, or any other account required under the PSA, any such deposit or remittance required to be made by the special servicer pursuant to, and at the time specified by, the PSA;

 

(c)   any failure by the master servicer or the special servicer duly to observe or perform in any material respect any of its other covenants or obligations under the PSA, which failure continues unremedied for 30 days (or (i) 5 business days in the case of certain of the master servicer’s or special servicer’s, as applicable, obligations regarding the Exchange Act reporting required under the PSA (except as otherwise provided under clause (i) of this definition of “Servicer Termination Event”), (ii) 10 days in the case of the master servicer’s failure to make a Property Protection Advance or (iii) 15 days in the case of a failure to pay the premium for any property insurance policy required to be maintained under the PSA) after written notice of the failure has been given to the master servicer or the special servicer, as the case may be, by any other party to the PSA, or to the master servicer or the special servicer, as the case may be, with a copy to each other party to the related PSA, by the holders of certificates evidencing not less than 25% of the Voting Rights or, with respect to a Serviced Whole Loan if affected by such failure, by the holder of the related Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan ; provided, however, that if that failure is capable of being cured and the master servicer or the special servicer, as the case may be, is diligently pursuing that cure, that 30-day period will be extended an additional 30 days; provided, further, however, that such extended period will not apply to the obligations regarding Exchange Act reporting;

 

(d)   any breach on the part of the master servicer or the special servicer, as the case may be, of any representation or warranty in the PSA that materially and adversely affects the interests of any class of Certificateholders or holders of any Serviced Companion Loan or the RR Interest Owner and which continues unremedied for a period of 30 days after the date on which notice of that breach, requiring the same to be remedied, will have been given to the master servicer or the special servicer, as the case may be, by the depositor, the certificate administrator or the trustee, or to the master servicer, the special servicer, the depositor, the certificate administrator and the trustee by the holders of certificates evidencing not less than 25% of the Voting Rights or, with respect to a Serviced Whole Loan if affected by such breach, by the holder of the related Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan; provided, however, that if that breach is capable of being cured and the master servicer or the special servicer, as the case may be, is diligently pursuing that cure, that 30-day period will be extended an additional 30 days;

 

(e)   certain events of insolvency, readjustment of debt, marshaling of assets and liabilities or similar proceedings in respect of or relating to the master servicer or the special servicer, and certain actions by or on behalf of the master servicer or the special servicer indicating its insolvency or inability to pay its obligations;

 

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(f)    the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, is removed from S&P’s Select Servicer List as a U.S. Commercial Mortgage Master Servicer or a U.S. Commercial Mortgage Special Servicer, as applicable, and is not restored to such status on such list within sixty (60) days;

 

(g)   the master servicer or the special servicer is no longer rated at least “CMS3” or “CSS3”, respectively, by Fitch and such master servicer or special servicer is not reinstated to at least that rating within 60 days of the delisting;

 

(h)   KBRA (or, in the case of serviced companion loan securities, any companion loan rating agency) (i) has qualified, downgraded or withdrawn its rating or ratings of one or more classes of certificates or one or more classes of serviced companion loan securities, or (ii) has placed one or more classes of certificates or one or more classes of serviced companion loan securities on “watch status” in contemplation of a ratings downgrade or withdrawal (and in the case of clause (i) and (ii), such action has not been withdrawn by KBRA (or, in the case of serviced companion loan securities, any companion loan rating agency) within 60 days of such event) and, in the case of either of clauses (i) or (ii), publicly citing servicing concerns with the master servicer or the special servicer, as the case may be, as the sole or a material factor in such rating action; or

 

(i)     any failure by the master servicer or the special servicer to deliver (a) any Exchange Act reporting items required to be delivered by the master servicer or the special servicer to the trustee or the certificate administrator under the PSA (other than items to be delivered by a sub-servicer retained by a mortgage loan seller) by the time required under the PSA after any applicable grace periods or (b) any Exchange Act reporting items that a primary servicer, sub-servicer or servicing function participant retained by the master servicer is required to deliver (any such primary servicer, sub-servicer or servicing function participant will be terminated if it defaults in accordance with the provision of this clause (i)), which failure (other than in the case of Form 8-K reporting requirements) is not remedied within 3 business days.

 

Rights Upon Servicer Termination Event

 

If a Servicer Termination Event occurs with respect to the master servicer or the special servicer under the PSA, then, so long as the Servicer Termination Event remains unremedied, the depositor or the trustee will be authorized, and at the written direction of (i) the holders of certificates evidencing at least 25% of the Voting Rights, or (ii) for so long as a Control Termination Event has not occurred and is not continuing, the Directing Holder (solely with respect to the special servicer and other than with respect to any applicable Excluded Loan), the trustee will be required to terminate all of the rights and obligations of the defaulting party as master servicer or the special servicer, as the case may be; provided, however, that rights in respect of indemnification, entitlement to be paid any outstanding servicing or special servicing compensation and entitlement to reimbursement of amounts due, including Advances and interest thereon, will survive such termination under the PSA. The trustee will then succeed to all of the responsibilities, duties and liabilities of the defaulting party as master servicer or special servicer, as the case may be, under the PSA and will be entitled to similar compensation arrangements. If the trustee is unwilling or unable to so act, it may (or, at the written direction of the holders of certificates evidencing at least 25% of the Voting Rights, or for so long as a Control Termination Event has not occurred and is not continuing and other than in respect of any applicable Excluded Loan, the Directing Holder will be required to) appoint, or petition a court of competent jurisdiction to appoint, a loan servicing institution or other entity, subject to the trustee’s receipt of a Rating Agency Confirmation from each of the Rating Agencies and, for so long as a Control Termination Event has not occurred and is not continuing, that has been approved by the Controlling Class Representative which approval may not be unreasonably withheld. In addition, none of the asset representations reviewer, the operating advisor and their respective affiliates may be appointed as a successor master servicer or special servicer.

 

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the section described above, if a Servicer Termination Event on the part of the special servicer remains unremedied and affects the holder of a Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan, and the special servicer has not otherwise been terminated, the holder of such Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan (or, if applicable, the related trustee, acting at the

 

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direction of the related directing holder (or similar entity)) will be entitled to direct the trustee to terminate the special servicer solely with respect to the related Serviced Pari Passu Mortgage Loan. The appointment (or replacement) of the special servicer with respect to a Serviced Whole Loan will in any event be subject to Rating Agency Confirmation from each Rating Agency. A replacement special servicer will be selected by the trustee or, prior to a Control Termination Event, by the Controlling Class Representative; provided, however, that any successor special servicer appointed to replace the special servicer with respect to a Serviced Pari Passu Mortgage Loan cannot at any time be the person (or an affiliate of such person) that was terminated at the direction of the holder of the related Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan, without the prior written consent of such holder of the related Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan.

 

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the section described above, if a servicer termination event on the part of a Non-Serviced Special Servicer remains unremedied and affects the holder of the related Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, and such Non-Serviced Special Servicer has not otherwise been terminated, the trustee (or, prior to a Control Termination Event, the trustee acting at the direction of the Controlling Class Representative) will generally be entitled to direct the related Non-Serviced Trustee to terminate such Non-Serviced Special Servicer solely with respect to the related Non-Serviced Whole Loan(s), and a successor will be appointed in accordance with the related Non-Serviced PSA.

 

In addition, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the section described above, if the master servicer receives notice of termination solely due to a Servicer Termination Event described in clauses (f), (g) or (h) under “—Termination of Master Servicer and Special Servicer for Cause—Servicer Termination Events” above, and prior to being replaced as described in the third preceding paragraph, the master servicer will have 45 days after receipt of the notice of termination to find, and sell its rights and obligations to, a successor master servicer that meets the requirements of a master servicer under the PSA; provided that the Rating Agencies have each provided a Rating Agency Confirmation. The termination of the master servicer will be effective when such successor master servicer has succeeded the terminated master servicer, as successor master servicer and such successor master servicer has assumed the terminated master servicer’s servicing obligations and responsibilities under the PSA. If a successor has not entered into the PSA as successor master servicer within 45 days after notice of the termination of the master servicer, the master servicer will be replaced by the trustee as described above.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, (1) if any Servicer Termination Event on the part of the master servicer affects a Serviced Companion Loan, the related holder of a Serviced Companion Loan or the rating on any class of certificates backed, wholly or partially, by any Serviced Companion Loan, and if the master servicer is not otherwise terminated, or (2) if a Servicer Termination Event on the part of the master servicer affects only a Serviced Companion Loan, the related holder of a Serviced Companion Loan or the rating on any class of certificates backed, wholly or partially, by any Serviced Companion Loan, then the master servicer may not be terminated by or at the direction of the related holder of such Serviced Companion Loan or the holders of any certificates backed, wholly or partially, by such Serviced Companion Loan, but upon the written direction of the related holder of such Serviced Companion Loan, the master servicer will be required to appoint a sub-servicer that will be responsible for servicing the related Serviced Whole Loan.

 

Further, if replaced as a result of a Servicer Termination Event, the master servicer or special servicer, as the case may be, will be responsible for the costs and expenses associated with the transfer of its duties.

 

In addition, the depositor may terminate each of the master servicer and the special servicer upon five business days’ notice if the master servicer or the special servicer, as the case may be, fails to comply with certain of its reporting obligations under the PSA.

 

Waiver of Servicer Termination Event

 

A Servicer Termination Event may be waived by the holders of certificates evidencing not less than (a) 66 2/3% of the aggregate Voting Rights of the certificates (and, if such Servicer Termination Event is on the part of the special servicer with respect to a Serviced Whole Loan only, by the related Serviced Companion Loan holder). Notwithstanding the foregoing, (1) a Servicer Termination Event under clause (a) or (b) under “—Servicer Termination Events” above may be waived only with the consent of all of the

 

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Certificateholders of the affected classes and any Serviced Companion Loan holder affected by such Servicer Termination Event, and (2) a Servicer Termination Event under clause (c) or clause (i) under “—Servicer Termination Events” above may be waived only with the consent of the depositor and any Serviced Companion Loan holder affected by such Servicer Termination Event. Upon any such waiver of a Servicer Termination Event by Certificateholders, the trustee and the certificate administrator will be entitled to recover all costs and expenses incurred by it in connection with an enforcement action taken with respect to such Servicer Termination Event prior to such waiver from the issuing entity.

 

Resignation of the Master Servicer or Special Servicer

 

The PSA permits the master servicer and the special servicer to resign from their respective obligations only upon (a) the appointment of, and the acceptance of the appointment by, a successor and receipt by the certificate administrator and the trustee of a Rating Agency Confirmation from each of the Rating Agencies and confirmation of the applicable rating agencies that such action will not result in the downgrade, withdrawal or qualification of its then-current ratings of any securities related to a Serviced Companion Loan (provided that such rating agency confirmation may be considered satisfied in the same manner as any Rating Agency Confirmation required under the PSA may be considered satisfied with respect to the certificates as described in this prospectus); and, as to the special servicer only, for so long as a Control Termination Event has not occurred and is not continuing, the approval of such successor by the Directing Holder, which approval will not be unreasonably withheld or (b) a determination that their respective obligations are no longer permissible with respect to the master servicer or the special servicer, as the case may be, under applicable law. In the event that the master servicer or the special servicer resigns as a result of the determination that their respective obligations are no longer permissible under applicable law, the trustee will then succeed to all of the responsibilities, duties and liabilities of the resigning party as master servicer or special servicer, as the case may be, under the PSA and will be entitled to similar compensation arrangements. If the trustee is unwilling or unable to so act, it may appoint, or petition a court of competent jurisdiction to appoint, a loan servicing institution or other entity, subject to the trustee’s receipt of a Rating Agency Confirmation from each of the Rating Agencies.

 

No resignation will become effective until the trustee or other successor has assumed the obligations and duties of the resigning master servicer or special servicer, as the case may be, under the PSA. Further, the resigning master servicer or special servicer, as the case may be, must pay all costs and expenses associated with the transfer of its duties; provided, however, that rights in respect of indemnification, entitlement to be paid any outstanding servicing or special servicing compensation and entitlement to reimbursement of amounts due, including Advances and interest thereon, will survive such resignation under the PSA. Other than as described under “—Termination of Master Servicer and Special Servicer for Cause—Servicer Termination Events” above, in no event will the master servicer or the special servicer have the right to appoint any successor master servicer or special servicer if such master servicer or special servicer, as applicable, is terminated or removed pursuant to the PSA. In addition, the PSA will prohibit the appointment of the asset representations reviewer, the operating advisor or one of their respective affiliates as successor to the master servicer or the special servicer.

 

Limitation on Liability; Indemnification

 

The PSA will provide that none of the master servicer (including in its capacity as the paying agent for any Companion Loan), the special servicer, the depositor, the operating advisor, the asset representations reviewer or any partner, shareholder, member, manager, director, officer, employee or agent of any of them will be under any liability to the issuing entity, Certificateholders or holders of any related Companion Loan or the RR Interest Owner, as applicable, for any action taken, or not taken, in good faith pursuant to the PSA or for errors in judgment; provided, however, that none of the master servicer (including in its capacity as the paying agent for any Companion Loan), the special servicer, the depositor, the operating advisor, the asset representations reviewer or similar person will be protected against any breach of a representation or warranty made by such party, as applicable, in the PSA or any liability that would otherwise be imposed by reason of willful misconduct, bad faith or negligence in the performance of such party’s obligations or duties under the PSA or by reason of negligent disregard of such obligations and duties. The PSA will also provide that the master servicer (including in its capacity as the paying agent for any Companion Loan), the special

 

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servicer, the depositor, the operating advisor, the asset representations reviewer and their respective affiliates and any partner, shareholder, member, manager, director, officer, employee or agent of any of them will be entitled to indemnification by the issuing entity against any claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable legal fees and related costs, judgments, and other costs, liabilities, fees and expenses incurred in connection with any legal action or claim that relates to the PSA, the Mortgage Loans, any related Companion Loan or the certificates; provided, however, that the indemnification will not extend to any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any breach of a representation or warranty made by such party, as applicable, in the PSA or incurred by reason of willful misconduct, bad faith or negligence in the performance of such party’s obligations or duties under the PSA, by reason of negligent disregard of such party’s obligations or duties, or in the case of the depositor and any of its partners, shareholders, directors, officers, members, managers, employees and agents, any violation by any of them of any state or federal securities law. In addition, absent actual fraud (as determined by a final non-appealable court order), neither the trustee nor the certificate administrator (including in its capacity as custodian) will be liable for special, punitive, indirect or consequential loss or damage of any kind whatsoever (including but not limited to lost profits), even if the trustee or the certificate administrator has been advised of the likelihood of such loss or damage and regardless of the form of action. The PSA will also provide that any related master servicer, depositor, special servicer, operating advisor (or the equivalent), asset representations reviewer, certificate administrator or trustee under the related Non-Serviced PSA with respect to a Non-Serviced Companion Loan and any partner, director, officer, shareholder, member, manager, employee or agent of any of them and the applicable Non-Serviced Securitization Trust will be entitled to indemnification by the issuing entity and held harmless against the issuing entity’s pro rata share of any and all claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, legal fees and related costs, judgments and any other costs, liabilities, fees and expenses incurred in connection with servicing and administration of such Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan and the related non-serviced Mortgaged Property under the related Non-Serviced PSA or the PSA (as and to the same extent the securitization trust formed under the related Non-Serviced PSA is required to indemnify such parties in respect of other mortgage loans in the securitization trust formed under the related Non-Serviced PSA pursuant to the terms of the related Non-Serviced PSA).

 

In addition, the PSA will provide that none of the master servicer (including in its capacity as the paying agent for any Companion Loans), the special servicer, the depositor, the operating advisor or the asset representations reviewer will be under any obligation to appear in, prosecute or defend any legal action that is not incidental to its respective responsibilities under the PSA or that in its opinion may involve it in any expense or liability not reimbursed by the issuing entity. However, each of the master servicer, the special servicer, the depositor, the operating advisor and the asset representations reviewer will be permitted, in the exercise of its discretion, to undertake any action that it may deem necessary or desirable with respect to the enforcement and/or protection of the rights and duties of the parties to the PSA and the interests of the Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner (and, in the case of a Serviced Whole Loan, the rights of the Certificateholders, the RR Interest Owner and the holders of the related Serviced Companion Loan (as a collective whole), taking into account the pari passu or subordinate nature of such Serviced Companion Loan) under the PSA; provided, however, that if a Serviced Whole Loan and/or the holder of any related Companion Loan are involved, such expenses, costs and liabilities will be payable out of funds related to such Serviced Whole Loan in accordance with the related Co-Lender Agreement and will also be payable out of the other funds in the Collection Account if amounts on deposit with respect to such Serviced Whole Loan are insufficient therefor. If any such expenses, costs or liabilities relate to a Mortgage Loan, Companion Loan, then any subsequent recovery on that Mortgage Loan or Companion Loan, as applicable, will be used to reimburse the issuing entity for any amounts advanced for the payment of such expenses, costs or liabilities. In that event, the legal expenses and costs of the action, and any liability resulting from the action, will be expenses, costs and liabilities of the issuing entity, and the master servicer (including in its capacity as the paying agent for any Companion Loans), the special servicer, the depositor, the asset representations reviewer or the operating advisor, as the case may be, will be entitled to be reimbursed out of the Collection Account for the expenses.

 

Pursuant to the PSA, the master servicer and the special servicer will each be required to maintain a fidelity bond and errors and omissions policy or their equivalent that provides coverage against losses that may be sustained as a result of an officer’s or employee’s misappropriation of funds or errors and

 

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omissions, subject to certain limitations as to amount of coverage, deductible amounts, conditions, exclusions and exceptions permitted by the PSA. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the master servicer and the special servicer will be allowed to self-insure with respect to an errors and omissions policy and a fidelity bond so long as certain conditions set forth in the PSA are met.

 

Any person into which the master servicer, the special servicer, the depositor, operating advisor, asset representations reviewer may be merged or consolidated, or any person resulting from any merger or consolidation to which the master servicer, the special servicer, the depositor, operating advisor or asset representations reviewer is a party, or any person succeeding to the business of the master servicer, the special servicer, the depositor, operating advisor or asset representations reviewer, will be the successor of the master servicer, the special servicer, the depositor, operating advisor or asset representations reviewer, as the case may be, under the PSA. The master servicer, the special servicer, the operating advisor and the asset representations reviewer may have other normal business relationships with the depositor or the depositor’s affiliates.

 

The trustee and the certificate administrator make no representations as to the validity or sufficiency of the PSA (other than as to it being a valid obligation of the trustee and the certificate administrator), the certificates, the Mortgage Loans, this prospectus (other than as to the accuracy of the information provided by the trustee and the certificate administrator as set forth above) or any related documents and will not be accountable for the use or application by or on behalf of the master servicer or the special servicer of any funds paid to the master servicer or the special servicer in respect of the certificates or the Mortgage Loans, or any funds deposited into or withdrawn from the Collection Account or any other account by or on behalf of the master servicer or the special servicer. The PSA provides that no provision of such agreement will be construed to relieve the trustee and the certificate administrator from liability for their own negligent action, their own negligent failure to act or their own willful misconduct or bad faith.

 

The PSA provides that neither the trustee nor the certificate administrator, as applicable, will be liable for an error of judgment made in good faith by a responsible officer of the trustee or the certificate administrator, unless it is proven that the trustee or the certificate administrator, as applicable, was negligent in ascertaining the pertinent facts. In addition, neither the trustee nor the certificate administrator, as applicable, will be liable with respect to any action taken, suffered or omitted to be taken by it in good faith in accordance with the direction of holders of certificates entitled to greater than 25% of the percentage interest of each affected class, or of the aggregate Voting Rights of the certificates, relating to the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the trustee and the certificate administrator, or exercising any trust or power conferred upon the trustee and the certificate administrator, under the PSA (unless a higher percentage of Voting Rights is required for such action).

 

The trustee and the certificate administrator and any director, officer, employee, representative or agent of the trustee and the certificate administrator, will be entitled to indemnification by the issuing entity, to the extent of amounts held in the Collection Account or the Lower-Tier REMIC Distribution Account from time to time, for any loss, liability, damages, claims or unanticipated expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) arising out of or incurred by the trustee or the certificate administrator in connection with their participation in the transaction and any act or omission of the trustee or the certificate administrator relating to the exercise and performance of any of the powers and duties of the trustee and the certificate administrator (including in any capacities in which they serve, e.g., paying agent, REMIC administrator, authenticating agent, custodian, certificate registrar and the 17g-5 Information Provider) under the PSA. However, the indemnification will not extend to any loss, liability or expense that constitutes a specific liability imposed on the trustee or the certificate administrator pursuant to the PSA, or to any loss, liability or expense incurred by reason of willful misconduct, bad faith or negligence on the part of the trustee or the certificate administrator in the performance of their obligations and duties under the PSA, or by reason of their negligent disregard of those obligations or duties, or as may arise from a breach of any representation or warranty of the trustee or the certificate administrator made in the PSA.

 

For the avoidance of doubt, with respect to any indemnification provisions in the PSA providing that the issuing entity or a party to the PSA is required to indemnify another party to the PSA for costs, fees and expenses, such costs, fees and expenses are intended to include costs (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses) of the enforcement of such indemnity.

 

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Enforcement of Mortgage Loan Seller’s Obligations Under the MLPA

 

In the event the depositor, the master servicer, the special servicer, the trustee, the certificate administrator or the operating advisor (solely in its capacity as operating advisor) receives a request or demand from a Requesting Investor to the effect that a Mortgage Loan should be repurchased or replaced due to a Material Defect, or if such party to the PSA determines that a Mortgage Loan should be repurchased or replaced due to a Material Defect, that party to the PSA will be required to promptly forward such request or demand to the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, which will in turn be required to promptly forward it to the applicable mortgage loan seller. The Enforcing Servicer will be required to enforce the obligations of the mortgage loan sellers under the MLPAs pursuant to the terms of the PSA and the MLPA. These obligations include obligations resulting from a Material Defect. Subject to the provisions of the applicable MLPA relating to the dispute resolutions as described under “Description of the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreements—Dispute Resolution Provisions”, such enforcement, including, without limitation, the legal prosecution of claims, if any, will be required to be carried out in such form, to such extent and at such time as the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, would require were it, in its individual capacity, the owner of the affected Mortgage Loan.

 

Within 45 days after receipt of an Asset Review Report with respect to any Mortgage Loan, the master servicer (with respect to non-Specially Serviced Loans) or the special servicer (with respect to Specially Serviced Loans) will be required to determine whether at that time, based on the Servicing Standard, there exists a Material Defect with respect to such Mortgage Loan. If the master servicer (with respect to non-Specially Serviced Loans) or the special servicer (with respect to Specially Serviced Loans) determines that a Material Defect exists, the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, will be required to enforce the obligations of the applicable mortgage loan seller under the MLPA with respect to such Material Defect as discussed in the preceding paragraph. See “—The Asset Representations Reviewer—Asset Review” above.

 

Any costs incurred by the master servicer or the special servicer with respect to the enforcement of the obligations of a mortgage loan seller under the applicable MLPA will be deemed to be Property Protection Advances, to the extent not recovered from the related mortgage loan seller or the Requesting Investor. See “Description of the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreements—Dispute Resolution Provisions”.

 

Dispute Resolution Provisions

 

Certificateholder’s Rights When a Repurchase Request is Initially Delivered by a Certificateholder

 

In the event an Initial Requesting Holder delivers a written request to the depositor, the master servicer, the special servicer, the trustee, the certificate administrator, the certificate registrar, the operating advisor (solely in its capacity as the operating advisor) or the custodian that a Mortgage Loan be repurchased by the applicable mortgage loan seller alleging the existence of a Material Defect with respect to such Mortgage Loan and setting forth the basis for such allegation (a “Owner Repurchase Request”), the receiving party will be required to promptly forward that Owner Repurchase Request to the master servicer and the special servicer. The Enforcing Servicer will then be required to promptly forward that Owner Repurchase Request to the applicable mortgage loan seller and each other party to the PSA. An “Initial Requesting Holder” is the first Certificateholder or Certificate Owner (in either case, other than a holder of the Class RR certificates) to deliver an Owner Repurchase Request as described above with respect to a Mortgage Loan , and there may not be more than one Initial Requesting Holder with respect to any Mortgage Loan. Subject to the provisions described below under this heading “—Dispute Resolution Provisions”, the Enforcing Servicer will be the Enforcing Party with respect to the Owner Repurchase Request.

 

The “Enforcing Servicer” will be (a) with respect to a Specially Serviced Loan, the special servicer, and (b) with respect to a non-Specially Serviced Loan, (i) in the case of a Repurchase Request made by the special servicer, the Controlling Class Representative or a Controlling Class Certificateholder, the master servicer, and (ii) in the case of a Repurchase Request made by any person other than the special servicer,

 

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the Controlling Class Representative or a Controlling Class Certificateholder, (A) prior to the Resolution Failure relating to such non-Specially Serviced Loan, the master servicer, and (B) from and after a Resolution Failure relating to such non-Specially Serviced Loan, the special servicer.

 

An “Enforcing Party” is the person obligated to or that elects pursuant to the terms of the PSA to enforce the rights of the issuing entity against the related mortgage loan seller with respect to a Repurchase Request.

 

Repurchase Request Delivered by a Party to the PSA

 

In the event that the depositor, the master servicer, the special servicer, the trustee, the certificate administrator or the operating advisor (solely in its capacity as operating advisor) has knowledge of a Material Defect with respect to a Mortgage Loan, that party will be required to deliver prompt written notice of such Material Defect to each other party to the PSA, identifying the applicable Mortgage Loan and setting forth the basis for such allegation (a “PSA Party Repurchase Request” and, each of an Owner Repurchase Request or a PSA Party Repurchase Request, a “Repurchase Request”), and the Enforcing Servicer will be required to promptly send the PSA Party Repurchase Request to the related mortgage loan seller. The Enforcing Servicer will be required to act as the Enforcing Party and enforce the rights of the issuing entity against the related mortgage loan seller with respect to the PSA Party Repurchase Request. However, if a Resolution Failure occurs with respect to the PSA Party Repurchase Request, the provisions described below under “—Resolution of a Repurchase Request” will apply.

 

In the event the Repurchase Request is not Resolved within 180 days after the applicable mortgage loan seller receives the Repurchase Request as described in “—Certificateholder’s Rights When a Repurchase Request is Initially Delivered by a Certificateholder” or “—Repurchase Request Delivered by a Party to the PSA” above, a “Resolution Failure” will be deemed to have occurred. Receipt of the Repurchase Request will be deemed to occur 2 business days after the Repurchase Request is sent to the applicable mortgage loan seller. “Resolved” means, with respect to a Repurchase Request, that (i) the related Material Defect has been cured, (ii) the related Mortgage Loan has been repurchased in accordance with the related MLPA, (iii) a mortgage loan has been substituted for the related Mortgage Loan in accordance with the related MLPA, (iv) the applicable mortgage loan seller has made the Loss of Value Payment, (v) a contractually binding agreement is entered into between the Enforcing Servicer, on behalf of the issuing entity, and the related mortgage loan seller that settles the related mortgage loan seller’s obligations under the related MLPA or (vi) the related Mortgage Loan is no longer property of the issuing entity as a result of a sale or other disposition in accordance with the PSA.

 

Resolution of a Repurchase Request

 

Within 2 business days after a Resolution Failure occurs with respect to a Repurchase Request made by any person other than the special servicer, the Controlling Class Representative or a Controlling Class Certificateholder relating to a non-Specially Serviced Loan, the master servicer will be required to send a written notice (a “Master Servicer Proposed Course of Action Notice”) to the special servicer, indicating the master servicer’s analysis and recommended course of action with respect to such Repurchase Request. The master servicer will also be required to deliver to the special servicer the servicing file and all information, documents and records (including records stored electronically on computer tapes, magnetic discs and the like) relating to such non-Specially Serviced Loan and, if applicable, the related Serviced Companion Loan, either in the master servicer’s possession or otherwise reasonably available to the master servicer without undue burden or expense, and reasonably requested by the special servicer to the extent set forth in the PSA for such non-Specially Serviced Loan. Upon receipt of such Master Servicer Proposed Course of Action Notice and such servicing file, information, documents and records, the special servicer will become the Enforcing Servicer with respect to such Repurchase Request.

 

After a Resolution Failure occurs with respect to a Repurchase Request regarding a Mortgage Loan (whether the Repurchase Request was initiated by an Initial Requesting Holder or by a party to the PSA), the Enforcing Servicer will be required to send a notice (a “Proposed Course of Action Notice”) to the Initial Requesting Holder, if any, at the address specified in the Initial Requesting Holder’s Repurchase Request,

 

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and to the certificate administrator. The certificate administrator will be required to make the Proposed Course of Action available to all other Certificateholders, Certificate Owners and the RR Interest Owner, by posting such notice on the certificate administrator’s website, indicating the Enforcing Servicer’s intended course of action with respect to the Repurchase Request (the “Proposed Course of Action”).

 

The Proposed Course of Action will be required to include (a) a request to Certificateholders to indicate their agreement with or dissent from such Proposed Course of Action by clearly marking “agree” or “disagree” to the Proposed Course of Action on such notice within 30 days of the date of such notice and a disclaimer that responses received after such 30-day period will not be taken into consideration, (b) a statement that if any Certificateholder disagrees with the Proposed Course of Action, the Enforcing Servicer will be compelled to follow (either as the Enforcing Party or as the Enforcing Servicer in circumstances where a Certificateholder is acting as the Enforcing Party) the course of action agreed to and/or proposed by the majority, by Certificate Balance of the responding Certificateholders that involves referring the matter to mediation or arbitration, as the case may be, in accordance with the procedures described below relating to the delivery of Preliminary Dispute Resolution Election Notices and Final Dispute Resolution Election Notices, (c) a statement that responding Certificateholders will be required to certify their holdings in connection with such response, (d) a statement that only responses clearly marked “agree” or “disagree” with such Proposed Course of Action will be taken into consideration and (e) instructions for responding Certificateholders to send their responses to the Enforcing Servicer and the certificate administrator. Within three (3) business days after the expiration of the 30-day response period, the certificate administrator will be required to tabulate the responses received from the Certificateholders and share the results with the Enforcing Servicer. The certificate administrator will only count responses timely received that clearly indicate agreement or dissent with the related Proposed Course of Action and additional verbiage or qualifying language will not be taken into consideration for purposes of determining whether the applicable Certificateholder agrees or disagrees with the Proposed Course of Action. The certificate administrator will be under no obligation to answer questions from Certificateholders regarding such Proposed Course of Action. For the avoidance of doubt, the certificate administrator’s obligations in connection with this heading “—Resolution of a Repurchase Request” will be limited solely to tabulating Certificateholder responses of “agree” or “disagree” to the Proposed Course of Action, and such obligation will not be construed to impose any enforcement obligation on the certificate administrator. The Enforcing Servicer may conclusively rely (without investigation) on the certificate administrator’s tabulation of the majority, by Certificate Balance of the responding Certificateholders.

 

If (a) the Enforcing Servicer’s intended course of action with respect to the Repurchase Request does not involve pursuing further action to exercise rights against the applicable mortgage loan seller with respect to the Repurchase Request and the Initial Requesting Holder, if any, or any other Certificateholder or Certificate Owner wishes to exercise its right to refer the matter to mediation (including nonbinding arbitration) or arbitration, as discussed below under “—Mediation and Arbitration Provisions”, or (b) the Enforcing Servicer’s intended course of action is to pursue further action to exercise rights against the applicable mortgage loan seller with respect to the Repurchase Request but the Initial Requesting Holder, if any, or any other Certificateholder or Certificate Owner does not agree with the dispute resolution method selected by the Enforcing Servicer, then the Initial Requesting Holder, if any, or such other Certificateholder or Certificate Owner may deliver to the Enforcing Servicer a written notice (a “Preliminary Dispute Resolution Election Notice”) within 30 days after the date the Proposed Course of Action Notice is posted on the certificate administrator’s website (the “Dispute Resolution Cut-off Date”) indicating its intent to exercise its right to refer the matter to either mediation (including nonbinding arbitration) or arbitration. In the event that (a) the Enforcing Servicer’s initial Proposed Course of Action indicated a recommendation to undertake mediation (including nonbinding arbitration) or arbitration, (b) any Certificateholder or Certificate Owner delivers a Preliminary Dispute Resolution Election Notice and (c) the Enforcing Servicer also received responses from other Certificateholders or Certificate Owners supporting the Enforcing Servicer’s initial Proposed Course of Action, such additional responses from other Certificateholders and Certificate Owners will also be considered Preliminary Dispute Resolution Election Notices supporting such Proposed Course of Action for purposes of determining the course of action approved by the majority, by Certificate Balance, of Certificateholders.

 

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If neither the Initial Requesting Holder, if any, nor any other Certificateholder or Certificate Owner delivers a Preliminary Dispute Resolution Election Notice prior to the Dispute Resolution Cut-off Date, no Certificateholder or Certificate Owner will have the right to refer the Repurchase Request to mediation or arbitration, and the Enforcing Servicer, as the Enforcing Party, will be the sole party obligated and entitled to determine a course of action, including but not limited to, enforcing the issuing entity’s rights against the related mortgage loan seller, subject to any consent or consultation rights of the Directing Holder.

 

Promptly and in any event within 10 business days following receipt of a Preliminary Dispute Resolution Election Notice from (i) the Initial Requesting Holder, if any, or (ii) any other Certificateholder, Certificate Owner (other than the Class RR certificates) (each of clauses (i) or (ii), a “Requesting Holder”), the Enforcing Servicer will be required to consult with each Requesting Holder regarding such Requesting Holder’s intention to elect either mediation (including nonbinding arbitration) or arbitration as the dispute resolution method with respect to the Repurchase Request (the “Dispute Resolution Consultation”) so that such Requesting Holder may consider the views of the Enforcing Servicer as to the claims underlying the Repurchase Request and possible dispute resolution methods, such discussions to occur and be completed no later than 10 business days following the Dispute Resolution Cut-off Date. The Enforcing Servicer will be entitled to establish procedures the Enforcing Servicer deems in good faith to be in accordance with the Servicing Standard relating to the timing and extent of such consultations. No later than 5 business days after completion of the Dispute Resolution Consultation, a Requesting Holder may provide a final notice to the Enforcing Servicer indicating its decision to exercise its right to refer the matter to either mediation or arbitration (“Final Dispute Resolution Election Notice”).

 

If, following the Dispute Resolution Consultation, no Requesting Holder timely delivers a Final Dispute Resolution Election Notice to the Enforcing Servicer, then the Enforcing Servicer will continue to act as the Enforcing Party and remain obligated under the PSA to determine a course of action, including but not limited to, enforcing the rights of the issuing entity with respect to the Repurchase Request and no Certificateholder, Certificate Owner or RR Interest Owner will have any further right to elect to refer the matter to mediation or arbitration.

 

If a Requesting Holder timely delivers a Final Dispute Resolution Election Notice to the Enforcing Servicer, then such Requesting Holder will become the Enforcing Party and must promptly submit the matter to mediation (including nonbinding arbitration) or arbitration. If there is more than one Requesting Holder that timely delivers a Final Dispute Resolution Election Notice, then such Requesting Holders will collectively become the Enforcing Party, and the holder or holders of a majority of the Voting Rights among such Requesting Holders will be entitled to make all decisions relating to such mediation or arbitration. If, however, no Requesting Holder commences arbitration or mediation pursuant to the terms of the PSA within 30 days after delivery of its Final Dispute Resolution Election Notice to the Enforcing Servicer, then (i) the rights of a Requesting Holder to act as the Enforcing Party will terminate and no Certificateholder or Certificate Owner will have any further right to elect to refer the matter to mediation or arbitration; (ii) if the Proposed Course of Action Notice indicated that the Enforcing Servicer will take no further action with respect to the Repurchase Request, then the related Material Defect will be deemed waived for all purposes under the PSA and the related MLPA; provided, however, that such Material Defect will not be deemed waived with respect to a Requesting Holder, any other Certificateholder or Certificate Owner or the Enforcing Servicer to the extent there is a material change in the facts and circumstances known to such party; and (iii) if the Proposed Course of Action Notice had indicated a course of action other than the course of action under clause (ii), then the Enforcing Servicer will again become the Enforcing Party and, as such, will be the sole party obligated and entitled to determine a course of action, including but not limited to, enforcing the issuing entity’s rights against the related mortgage loan seller.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the dispute resolution provisions described under this heading “—Resolution of a Repurchase Request” will not apply, and the Enforcing Servicer will remain the Enforcing Party, if the Enforcing Servicer has commenced litigation with respect to the Repurchase Request, or determines in accordance with the Servicing Standard that it is in the best interest of Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner to commence litigation with respect to the Repurchase Request to avoid the running of any applicable statute of limitations.

 

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In the event a Requesting Holder becomes the Enforcing Party, the Enforcing Servicer, on behalf of the issuing entity, will remain a party to any proceedings against the related mortgage loan seller as further described below. For the avoidance of doubt, none of the depositor, the mortgage loan seller with respect to the subject mortgage loan or any of their respective affiliates will be entitled to be an Initial Requesting Holder or a Requesting Holder to act as a Certificateholder for purposes of delivering any Preliminary Dispute Resolution Election Notice or Final Dispute Resolution Election Notice or otherwise to vote certificates owned by it or such affiliate(s) with respect to a course of action proposed or undertaken pursuant to the procedures described under this “—Dispute Resolution Provisions” heading.

 

Mediation and Arbitration Provisions

 

If the Enforcing Party elects mediation (including nonbinding arbitration) or arbitration, the mediation or arbitration will be administered by a nationally recognized arbitration or mediation organization selected by the related mortgage loan seller. A single mediator or arbitrator will be selected by the mediation or arbitration organization from a list of neutrals maintained by it according to its mediation or arbitration rules then in effect. The mediator or arbitrator must be impartial, an attorney admitted to practice in the State of New York and have at least 15 years of experience in commercial litigation and either commercial real estate finance or commercial mortgage-backed securitization matters or other complex commercial transactions.

 

The expenses of any mediation will be allocated among the parties to the mediation including, if applicable, between the Enforcing Party and Enforcing Servicer, as mutually agreed by the parties as part of the mediation.

 

In any arbitration, the arbitrator will be required to resolve the dispute in accordance with the MLPA and PSA, and may not modify or change those agreements in any way or award remedies not consistent with those agreements. The arbitrator will not have the power to award punitive or consequential damages. In its final determination, the arbitrator will determine and award the costs of the arbitration to the parties to the arbitration in its reasonable discretion. In the event a Requesting Holder is the Enforcing Party, the Requesting Holder will be required to pay any expenses allocated to the Enforcing Party in the arbitration proceedings or any expenses that the Enforcing Party agrees to bear in the mediation proceedings.

 

The final determination of the arbitrator will be final and non-appealable, except for actions to confirm or vacate the determination permitted under federal or state law, and may be entered and enforced in any court with jurisdiction over the parties and the matter. By selecting arbitration, the Enforcing Party would be waiving its right to sue in court, including the right to a trial by jury.

 

In the event a Requesting Holder is the Enforcing Party, the agreement with the arbitrator or mediator, as the case may be, will be required under the PSA to contain an acknowledgment that the issuing entity, or the Enforcing Servicer on its behalf, will be a party to any arbitration or mediation proceedings solely for the purpose of being the beneficiary of any award in favor of the Enforcing Party; provided that the degree and extent to which the Enforcing Servicer actively prepares for and participates in such proceeding will be determined by such Enforcing Servicer in consultation with the Directing Holder, provided that a Consultation Termination Event has not occurred and is continuing and any applicable Excluded Loan is not involved, and in accordance with the Servicing Standard. All amounts recovered by the Enforcing Party will be required to be paid to the issuing entity, or the Enforcing Servicer on its behalf, and deposited in the Collection Account. The agreement with the arbitrator or mediator, as the case may be, will provide that in the event a Requesting Holder is allocated any related costs and expenses pursuant to the terms of the arbitrator’s decision or the agreement reached in mediation, neither the issuing entity nor the Enforcing Servicer acting on its behalf will be responsible for any such costs and expenses allocated to the Requesting Holder.

 

The issuing entity (or the Enforcing Servicer or the trustee, acting on its behalf), the depositor or any mortgage loan seller will be permitted to redact any personally identifiable customer information included in any information provided for purposes of any mediation or arbitration. Each party to the proceedings will be required to agree to keep confidential the details related to the Repurchase Request and the dispute resolution identified in connection with such proceedings; provided, however, the Certificateholders and

 

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Certificate Owners will be permitted to communicate prior to the commencement of any such proceedings to the extent described under “Description of the Certificates—Certificateholder Communication”.

 

For avoidance of doubt, in no event will the exercise of any right of a Requesting Holder to refer a Repurchase Request to mediation or arbitration or participation in such mediation or arbitration affect in any manner the ability of the master servicer or the special servicer to perform its obligations with respect to a Mortgage Loan or the exercise of any rights of a Directing Holder.

 

Any out-of-pocket expenses required to be borne by or allocated to the Enforcing Servicer in a mediation or arbitration will be reimbursable as trust fund expenses.

 

Servicing of the Non-Serviced Mortgage Loans

 

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Each Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan is expected to be serviced pursuant to the related Non-Serviced PSA and the related Co-Lender Agreement. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—The Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loans”.

 

The servicing terms of each such Non-Serviced PSA are expected to be similar in all material respects to the servicing terms of the PSA applicable to the Serviced Mortgage Loans; however, the servicing arrangements under such agreements will differ in certain respects. For example:

 

Each Non-Serviced Master Servicer and Non-Serviced Special Servicer will be required to service the related Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan pursuant to a servicing standard set forth in the related Non-Serviced PSA that is substantially similar to, but may not be identical to, the Servicing Standard.

 

Any party to the related Non-Serviced PSA that makes a property protection advance with respect to the related Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan will be entitled to reimbursement for that advance, with interest at the prime rate, in a manner substantially similar to the reimbursement of Property Protection Advances under the PSA. The issuing entity, as holder of the related Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, will be responsible for its pro rata share of any such advance reimbursement amounts (including out of general collections on the Benchmark 2020-B21 mortgage pool, if necessary); provided that, in the case of the Non-Serviced PSAs for the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan and the Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan, there are no mortgage loans other than the related Non-Serviced Whole Loans serviced under the related Non-Serviced PSAs; and provided, further, that in the case of the 416-420 Kent Avenue TSA, it is expected that there will be no mortgage loan other than the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan serviced under the 416-420 Kent Avenue TSA.

 

Pursuant to the related Non-Serviced PSA, the liquidation fee, the special servicing fee and the workout fee with respect to the related Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan are similar to the corresponding fees payable under the PSA, except that caps, floors and offsets may differ or not apply.

 

The extent to which modification fees or other fee items with respect to the related Whole Loan may be applied to offset interest on advances, servicer expenses and servicing compensation may, in certain circumstances, be less than is the case under the PSA.

 

Items with respect to the related Non-Serviced Whole Loan that are the equivalent of assumption application fees, defeasance fees, assumption, waiver, consent and earnout fees, late payment charges, default interest and/or modification fees and that constitute additional servicing compensation under the related Non-Serviced PSA will not be payable to the master servicer or the special servicer under the PSA and one or more of such items will be allocated between the related Non-Serviced Master Servicer and the related Non-Serviced Special Servicer under the related Non-Serviced PSA in proportions that may be different than the

 

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  allocation of similar fees under the PSA between the master servicer and the special servicer for this transaction.

 

The Non-Serviced Directing Holder under the related Non-Serviced PSA will have or is expected to have rights substantially similar to the Directing Holder under the PSA with respect to the servicing and administration of the related Non-Serviced Whole Loan, including consenting to the substantial equivalent of Major Decisions under such Non-Serviced PSA proposed by the related Non-Serviced Master Servicer or Non-Serviced Special Servicer, as applicable, and reviewing and consenting to asset status reports prepared by such Non-Serviced Special Servicer in respect of the related Non-Serviced Whole Loan. “Major Decisions” under the related Non-Serviced PSA may differ in certain respects from those actions that constitute Major Decisions under the PSA, and therefore the specific types of servicer actions with respect to which the applicable Non-Serviced Directing Holder will be permitted to consent may correspondingly differ. The related Non-Serviced PSA also provides or is expected to provide for the removal of the applicable Non-Serviced Special Servicer by the related Non-Serviced Directing Holder under such Non-Serviced PSA under certain conditions that are similar to the conditions under which the Directing Holder is permitted to replace the special servicer under the PSA.

 

The termination events that will result in the termination of the related Non-Serviced Master Servicer or Non-Serviced Special Servicer are or are expected to be substantially similar to, but not necessarily identical to, the Servicer Termination Events under the PSA applicable to the master servicer and special servicer, as applicable.

 

Servicing transfer events under the related Non-Serviced PSA that would cause the related Non-Serviced Whole Loan to become specially serviced will be or are expected to be substantially similar to, but not necessarily identical to, the corresponding provisions under the PSA.

 

The servicing decisions which the related Non-Serviced Master Servicer will perform, and in certain cases for which the related Non-Serviced Master Servicer must obtain the related Non-Serviced Directing Holder’s or Non-Serviced Special Servicer’s consent, may differ in certain respects from those decisions that constitute Master Servicer Major Decisions under the PSA.

 

The related Non-Serviced Special Servicer will be required to take actions with respect to the related Non-Serviced Whole Loan if it becomes the equivalent of a defaulted mortgage loan, which actions are or are expected to be substantially similar, but not necessarily identical, to the actions described under “—Sale of Defaulted Loans and REO Properties”.

 

Appraisal reduction amounts in respect of the related Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan will be calculated by the related Non-Serviced Master Servicer or the Non-Serviced Special Servicer under the related Non-Serviced PSA in a manner substantially similar to, but not necessarily identical to, calculations of such amounts by the special servicer under the PSA in respect of Serviced Mortgage Loans; except that, in the case of the Non-Serviced PSA for each of The Grace Building Whole Loan, the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan, the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan and the Kings Plaza Whole Loan, the related Non-Serviced PSA does not contain (or, in the case of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan, is not expected to contain) an express exception in the definition of “Appraisal Reduction Event” (or equivalent term) for the entering into of any temporary forbearance agreement (such as a Payment Accommodation) as a result of the COVID-19 emergency.

 

With respect to each of The Grace Building Whole Loan, the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan and the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan, the related Non-Serviced PSA does not contain (or, in the case of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan, is not expected to contain) an express exception to any servicing transfer events for the entering into of any temporary

 

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   forbearance agreement (such as a Payment Accommodation) as a result of the COVID-19 emergency.

 

The requirement of the related Non-Serviced Master Servicer to make compensating interest payments in respect of the related Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan is similar, but not necessarily identical, to the requirement of the master servicer to make Compensating Interest Payments in respect of the Serviced Mortgage Loans under the PSA (although the portion of the servicing fee to be applied to make such payments may be less).

 

The servicing provisions under the related Non-Serviced PSA relating to performing inspections and collecting operating information are or are expected to be substantially similar but not necessarily identical to those of the PSA.

 

While the special servicer under the PSA and the Non-Serviced Special Servicer under the related Non-Serviced PSA must each resign as special servicer with respect to a mortgage loan if it obtains knowledge that it has (or, in certain cases, if it has) become affiliated with the related borrower under such mortgage loan, the particular types of affiliations that trigger such resignation obligation, as well as the parties that are entitled to appoint a successor special servicer, may differ as between the PSA and the related Non-Serviced PSA.

 

The parties to the related Non-Serviced PSA (and their related directors, officers and other agents) will be entitled to reimbursement and/or indemnification for losses, liabilities, costs and expenses associated with the servicing of the related Non-Serviced Whole Loan under such Non-Serviced PSA to the same extent that parties to the PSA performing similar functions (and their related directors, officers and other agents) are entitled to reimbursement and/or indemnification for losses, liabilities, costs and expenses associated with their obligations under the PSA. The issuing entity, as holder of the related Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, will be responsible for its pro rata share of any such indemnification amounts (including out of general collections on the Benchmark 2020-B21 mortgage pool, if necessary).

 

The matters as to which notice or rating agency confirmation with respect to the rating agencies under the related Non-Serviced PSA are required are or are expected to be similar, but not necessarily identical to, similar matters with respect to the Rating Agencies under the PSA (and such agreements may differ as to whether it is notice or rating agency confirmation that is required and whether a notice to, or a confirmation from, the rating agencies under the related Non-Serviced PSA in connection with an action involving the subject Non-Serviced Whole Loan would also be required to be made to or obtained from the Rating Agencies under the PSA).

 

With respect to non-specially serviced mortgage loans, the related Non-Serviced PSA may differ with respect to whether the related Non-Serviced Master Servicer or related Non-Serviced Special Servicer will be responsible for conducting or managing certain litigation related to such mortgage loans.

 

Each of the related Non-Serviced Master Servicer and related Non-Serviced Special Servicer will be liable in accordance with the related Non-Serviced PSA only to the extent of its obligations specifically imposed by that agreement. Accordingly, in general, each of the related Non-Serviced Master Servicer and related Non-Serviced Special Servicer will not be liable for any action taken, or for refraining from the taking of any action, in good faith pursuant to the related Non-Serviced PSA or for errors in judgment; provided that neither such party will be protected against any breach of representations or warranties made by it in the related Non-Serviced PSA or against any liability which would otherwise be imposed by reason of willful misconduct, bad faith or negligence in the performance of duties or by reason of negligent disregard of obligations and duties under the related Non-Serviced PSA.

 

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With respect to each Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan as to which the related lead securitization that includes the controlling Pari Passu Companion Loan does not involve the issuance of “eligible vertical interests” (as defined in the Credit Risk Retention Rules), the related Non-Serviced PSA may not provide for “risk retention consultation parties” with certain consultation rights.

 

With respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan, there is no operating advisor under the related Non-Serviced PSA.

 

With respect to each of The Grace Building Whole Loan, the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan, the Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan and the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan, there is no (or, in the case of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan, there is not expected to be any) (i) asset representations reviewer under the related Non-Serviced PSA and (ii) certificateholder-directed dispute resolution procedures similar to those described under “—Dispute Resolution Provisions” with respect to the Companion Loan(s) securitized under the related Non-Serviced PSAs.

 

The provisions of the related Non-Serviced PSA may also vary from the PSA with respect to one or more of the following: timing, control or consultation triggers or thresholds, terminology, allocation of ministerial duties between multiple servicers or other service providers or certificateholder or investor voting or consent thresholds, master servicer and special servicer termination events, rating requirements for accounts and permitted investments, eligibility requirements applicable to servicers and other service providers, and the circumstances under which approvals, consents, consultation, notices or rating agency confirmations may be required.

 

The master servicer, the special servicer, the certificate administrator and the trustee under the PSA have no obligation or authority to (a) supervise any related Non-Serviced Master Servicer, Non-Serviced Special Servicer, Non-Serviced Certificate Administrator or Non-Serviced Trustee or (b) make servicing advances with respect to any Non-Serviced Whole Loan. The obligation of the master servicer to provide information and collections and make P&I Advances to the certificate administrator for the benefit of the Certificateholders with respect to each Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan is dependent on its receipt of the corresponding information and/or collections from the applicable Non-Serviced Master Servicer or Non-Serviced Special Servicer.

 

Furthermore, the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan is expected to be included a securitization that is expected to close prior to the Closing Date. The servicing terms of the related pooling and servicing agreement or trust and servicing agreement, as applicable, are not definitively known and may not be wholly consistent with the description of the Non-Serviced PSAs above.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the servicing of each Servicing Shift Whole Loan is expected to be governed by the PSA only temporarily, until the securitization of the related Controlling Companion Loan. Thereafter, such Servicing Shift Whole Loan will be serviced by the related master servicer and, if and to the extent necessary, the related special servicer under and pursuant to the terms of the related Servicing Shift PSA governing such future securitization. Although, in the case of each Servicing Shift Whole Loan, the related Co-Lender Agreement imposes some requirements regarding the terms of the related Servicing Shift PSA governing such future securitization, the securitization to which the related Controlling Companion Loan is to be contributed has not been determined, and accordingly, the servicing terms of such future Servicing Shift PSA are unknown and may not be consistent with the description of Non-Serviced PSAs above.

 

Servicing of The Grace Building Whole Loan

 

The Grace Building Mortgage Loan is being serviced pursuant to the GRACE 2020-GRCE TSA. The servicing terms of the GRACE 2020-GRCE TSA are similar in all material respects to the servicing terms of

 

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the PSA applicable to the Serviced Whole Loans; however, the servicing arrangements under such agreements will differ in certain respects, including as set forth above under “—General” and the following:

 

The related Non-Serviced Master Servicer under the GRACE 2020-GRCE TSA will earn a primary servicing fee with respect to The Grace Building Mortgage Loan that is to be calculated at 0.00250% per annum.

 

For so long as The Grace Building Whole Loan is a specially serviced loan under the GRACE 2020-GRCE TSA, the related Non-Serviced Special Servicer thereunder will earn a special servicing fee payable monthly with respect to The Grace Building Mortgage Loan accruing at a rate equal to 0.1500% per annum.

 

The related Non-Serviced Special Servicer under the GRACE 2020-GRCE TSA will be entitled to a workout fee determined, with respect to each applicable principal and interest collection, at a workout fee rate equal to 0.25%, subject to a maximum workout fee of $1,250,000.

 

The related Non-Serviced Special Servicer under the GRACE 2020-GRCE TSA will be entitled to a liquidation fee determined, with respect to the applicable liquidation proceeds, at a liquidation fee rate equal to 0.25%, subject to a maximum liquidation fee of $1,250,000.

 

See also “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—The Grace Building Whole Loan.

 

Servicing of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan

 

The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan is being serviced pursuant to the BX 2020-VIVA TSA. The servicing terms of the BX 2020-VIVA TSA are similar to the servicing terms of the PSA applicable to the Serviced Whole Loans; however, the servicing arrangements under such agreements will differ in certain respects, including as set forth above under “—General” and the following:

 

The related Non-Serviced Master Servicer under the BX 2020-VIVA TSA earns a primary servicing fee with respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan equal to 0.000625% per annum.

 

Upon the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgage Loan becoming a specially serviced loan under the BX 2020-VIVA TSA, the related Non-Serviced Special Servicer under the BX 2020-VIVA TSA will earn a special servicing fee payable monthly with respect to the Mortgage Loan accruing at a rate equal to 0.25000% per annum, subject to an annual cap of $250,000.

 

The related Non-Serviced Special Servicer under the BX 2020-VIVA TSA will be entitled to a workout fee determined, with respect to each applicable principal and interest collection, at a workout fee rate equal to 0.50%, subject to a maximum workout fee of $2,500,000.

 

The related Non-Serviced Special Servicer under the BX 2020-VIVA TSA will be entitled to a liquidation fee determined, with respect to the applicable liquidation proceeds, at a liquidation fee rate equal to 0.50%, subject to a maximum liquidation fee of $2,500,000.

 

See also “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—The Non-Serviced AB Whole Loans—The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan”.

 

Servicing of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan

 

The 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan is expected to be included in a securitization that is expected to close prior to the Closing Date. The servicing terms of the 416-420 Kent Avenue TSA are expected to be similar to the servicing terms of the PSA applicable to the Serviced Whole Loans; however, the servicing arrangements under the 416-420 Kent Avenue TSA are expected to differ in certain respects, including as set forth above under “—General” and the following:

 

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The related Non-Serviced Master Servicer under the 416-420 Kent Avenue TSA is expected to earn a primary servicing fee with respect to the 416-420 Kent Avenue Mortgage Loan equal to 0.00500% per annum.

 

Upon the 416-420 Kent Avenue Mortgage Loan becoming a specially serviced loan under the 416-420 Kent Avenue TSA, the related Non-Serviced Special Servicer under the BX 2020-VIVA TSA is expected to earn a special servicing fee payable monthly with respect to the Mortgage Loan accruing at a rate equal to 0.25000% per annum, subject to an annual cap of $250,000.

 

The related Non-Serviced Special Servicer under the 416-420 Kent Avenue TSA is expected to be entitled to a workout fee determined, with respect to each applicable principal and interest collection, at a workout fee rate equal to 0.50%, subject to a maximum workout fee of $1,000,000.

 

The related Non-Serviced Special Servicer under the 416-420 Kent Avenue TSA is expected to be entitled to a liquidation fee determined, with respect to the applicable liquidation proceeds, at a liquidation fee rate equal to 0.50%, subject to a maximum liquidation fee of $1,000,000.

 

In any event, the terms of the 416-420 Kent Avenue TSA are not definitively known and may not be wholly consistent with the description of the Non-Serviced PSAs herein.

 

See also “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—The Non-Serviced AB Whole Loans—The 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan”.

 

Servicing of the Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan

 

The Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan is being serviced pursuant to the COMM 2020-CX TSA. The servicing terms of the COMM 2020-CX TSA are similar in all material respects to the servicing terms of the PSA applicable to the Serviced Whole Loans; however, the servicing arrangements under such agreements will differ in certain respects, including as set forth above under “—General” and the following:

 

The related Non-Serviced Master Servicer under the COMM 2020-CX TSA will earn a primary servicing fee with respect to the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan that is to be calculated at 0.00125% per annum.

 

For so long as the Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan is a specially serviced loan under the COMM 2020-CX TSA, the related Non-Serviced Special Servicer thereunder will earn a special servicing fee payable monthly with respect to the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan accruing at a rate equal to 0.250% per annum.

 

The related Non-Serviced Special Servicer under the COMM 2020-CX TSA will be entitled to a workout fee determined, with respect to each applicable principal and interest collection, at a workout fee rate equal to 0.50%.

 

The related Non-Serviced Special Servicer under the COMM 2020-CX TSA will be entitled to a liquidation fee determined, with respect to the applicable liquidation proceeds, at a liquidation fee rate equal to 0.50%.

 

See also “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—The Non-Serviced AB Whole Loans—The Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan”.

 

Rating Agency Confirmations

 

The PSA will provide that, notwithstanding the terms of the related Mortgage Loan documents or other provisions of the PSA, if any action under such Mortgage Loan documents or the PSA requires a Rating Agency Confirmation from each of the Rating Agencies as a condition precedent to such action, if the party

 

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(the “Requesting Party”) required to obtain such Rating Agency Confirmations has made a request to any Rating Agency for such Rating Agency Confirmation and, within 10 business days of such request being posted to the 17g-5 Information Provider’s website, such Rating Agency has not replied to such request or has responded in a manner that indicates that such Rating Agency is neither reviewing such request nor waiving the requirement for Rating Agency Confirmation, then such Requesting Party will be required to confirm (through direct communication and not by posting any confirmation on the 17g-5 Information Provider’s website) that the applicable Rating Agency has received the Rating Agency Confirmation request, and, if it has not, promptly request the related Rating Agency Confirmation again. The circumstances described in the preceding sentence are referred to in this prospectus as a “RAC No-Response Scenario”.

 

If there is no response to either such Rating Agency Confirmation request within 5 business days of such second request in a RAC No-Response Scenario or if such Rating Agency has responded in a manner that indicates such Rating Agency is neither reviewing such request nor waiving the requirement for Rating Agency Confirmation, then (x) with respect to any condition in any Mortgage Loan document requiring such Rating Agency Confirmation, or with respect to any other matter under the PSA relating to the servicing of the Mortgage Loans (other than as set forth in clause (y) below), the requirement to obtain a Rating Agency Confirmation will be deemed not to apply (as if such requirement did not exist) with respect to such Rating Agency, and the master servicer or the special servicer, as the case may be, may then take such action if the master servicer or the special servicer, as applicable, confirms its original determination (made prior to making such request) that taking the action with respect to which it requested the Rating Agency Confirmation would still be consistent with the Servicing Standard, and (y) with respect to a replacement of the master servicer or the special servicer, such condition will be deemed not to apply (as if such requirement did not exist) if (i) the replacement master servicer or special servicer is on S&P’s Select Servicer List as a U.S. Commercial Mortgage Master Servicer or U.S. Commercial Mortgage Special Servicer, as applicable, if S&P is the non-responding Rating Agency, (ii) the applicable replacement master servicer or special servicer is rated at least “CMS3” (in the case of the master servicer) or “CSS3” (in the case of the special servicer), if Fitch is the non-responding Rating Agency, or (iii) KBRA has not cited servicing concerns of the applicable replacement master servicer or special servicer as the sole or a material factor in any qualification, downgrade or withdrawal of the ratings (or placement on “watch status” in contemplation of a ratings downgrade or withdrawal) of securities in any other commercial mortgage-backed securitization transaction serviced by the master servicer or special servicer prior to the time of determination, if KBRA is the non-responding Rating Agency. Promptly following the master servicer’s or special servicer’s determination to take any action discussed above following any requirement to obtain Rating Agency Confirmation being deemed not to apply (as if such requirement did not exist) as described in clause (x) above, the master servicer or the special servicer will be required to provide electronic written notice to the 17g-5 Information Provider, who will promptly post such notice to the 17g-5 Information Provider’s website pursuant to the PSA, of the action taken.

 

For all other matters or actions not specifically discussed above, the applicable Requesting Party will be required to obtain a Rating Agency Confirmation from each of the Rating Agencies. In the event an action otherwise requires a Rating Agency Confirmation from each of the Rating Agencies, in absence of such Rating Agency Confirmation, we cannot assure you that any Rating Agency will not downgrade, qualify or withdraw its ratings as a result of any such action taken by the master servicer or the special servicer in accordance with the procedures discussed above.

 

As used above, “Rating Agency Confirmation” means, with respect to any matter, confirmation in writing (which may be in electronic form) by each applicable Rating Agency that a proposed action, failure to act or other event specified in this prospectus will not, in and of itself, result in the downgrade, withdrawal or qualification of the then-current rating assigned to any class of certificates (if then rated by the Rating Agency); provided that a written waiver or acknowledgment from the Rating Agency indicating its decision not to review the matter for which the Rating Agency Confirmation is sought will be deemed to satisfy the requirement for the Rating Agency Confirmation from the Rating Agency with respect to such matter. The “Rating Agencies” mean each of S&P Global Ratings (“S&P”), Fitch Ratings, Inc. (“Fitch”) and Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (“KBRA”).

 

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Any Rating Agency Confirmation requests made by the master servicer, the special servicer, certificate administrator, or trustee, as applicable, pursuant to the PSA, will be required to be made in writing, which writing must contain a cover page indicating the nature of the Rating Agency Confirmation request, and must contain all back-up material necessary for the Rating Agency to process such request. Such written Rating Agency Confirmation requests must be provided in electronic format to the 17g-5 Information Provider (who will be required to post such request on the 17g-5 Information Provider’s website in accordance with the PSA).

 

The master servicer, the special servicer, the certificate administrator and the trustee will be permitted (but not obligated) to orally communicate with the Rating Agencies regarding any of the Mortgage Loan documents or any matter related to the Mortgage Loans, the related Mortgaged Properties, the related borrowers or any other matters relating to the PSA or any related Co-Lender Agreement; provided that such party summarizes the information provided to the Rating Agencies in such communication in writing and provides the 17g-5 Information Provider with such written summary the same day such communication takes place; provided, further, that the summary of such oral communications will not identify with which Rating Agency the communication was. The 17g-5 Information Provider will be required to post such written summary on the 17g-5 Information Provider’s website in accordance with the provisions of the PSA. All other information required to be delivered to the Rating Agencies pursuant to the PSA or requested by the Rating Agencies, will first be provided in electronic format to the 17g-5 Information Provider, who will be required to post such information to the 17g-5 Information Provider’s website in accordance with the PSA. The operating advisor will have no obligation or authority to communicate directly with the Rating Agencies, but may deliver required information to the Rating Agencies to the extent set forth in this prospectus.

 

The PSA will provide that the PSA may be amended to change the procedures regarding compliance with Rule 17g-5 without any Certificateholder or RR Interest Owner consent; provided that notice of any such amendment must be provided to the 17g-5 Information Provider (who will post such notice to the 17g-5 Information Provider’s website) and to the certificate administrator (which will post such report to the certificate administrator’s website).

 

To the extent required under the PSA, in the event a rating agency confirmation is required by the applicable rating agencies that any action under any Mortgage Loan documents or the PSA will not result in the downgrade, withdrawal or qualification of any such rating agency’s then-current ratings of any securities related to a Companion Loan, then such rating agency confirmation may be considered satisfied in the same manner as described above with respect to any Rating Agency Confirmation from a Rating Agency.

 

Evidence as to Compliance

 

Each of the master servicer, the special servicer (regardless of whether the special servicer has commenced special servicing of a Mortgage Loan), the custodian, the trustee (provided, however, that the trustee will not be required to deliver an assessment of compliance with respect to any period during which there was no relevant servicing criteria applicable to it) and the certificate administrator will be required to furnish (and each such party will be required, with respect to each sub-servicer (required to provide such officer’s certificate under Regulation AB) with which it has entered into a servicing relationship with respect to the Mortgage Loans, to cause (or, in the case of a sub-servicer (required to provide such officer’s certificate under Regulation AB) that a mortgage loan seller requires the master servicer to retain, to use commercially reasonable efforts to cause) such sub-servicer to furnish) to the depositor, the certificate administrator, the trustee and the 17g-5 Information Provider, an officer’s certificate of the officer responsible for the servicing activities of such party stating, as to the signer thereof, among other things, that (i) a review of that party’s activities during the preceding calendar year or portion of that year and of performance under the PSA or any sub-servicing agreement in the case of an additional master servicer or special servicer, as applicable, has been made under such officer’s supervision and (ii) to the best of such officer’s knowledge, based on the review, such party has fulfilled all of its obligations under the PSA or the sub-servicing agreement in the case of an additional master servicer or special servicer, as applicable, in all material respects throughout the preceding calendar year or portion of such year, or, if there has been a failure to fulfill any such obligation in any material respect, specifying each such failure known to such officer and the nature and status of the failure.

 

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In addition, each of the master servicer, the special servicer (regardless of whether the special servicer has commenced special servicing of any Mortgage Loan), the trustee (provided, however, that the trustee will not be required to deliver an assessment of compliance with respect to any period during which there was no relevant servicing criteria applicable to it), the custodian, the certificate administrator and the operating advisor, each at its own expense, will be required to furnish (and each such party will be required, with respect to each servicing function participant with which it has entered into a servicing relationship with respect to the Mortgage Loans to cause (or, in the case of a sub-servicer that is also a servicing function participant that a mortgage loan seller requires the master servicer to retain, to use commercially reasonable efforts to cause) such servicing function participant to furnish) to the trustee, the certificate administrator, the 17g-5 Information Provider and the depositor (and, with respect to the special servicer, also to the operating advisor) a report (an “Assessment of Compliance”) assessing compliance by that party with the servicing criteria set forth in Item 1122(d) of Regulation AB (as described below) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) that contains the following:

 

a statement of the party’s responsibility for assessing compliance with the servicing criteria set forth in Item 1122 of Regulation AB applicable to it;

 

a statement that the party used the criteria in Item 1122(d) of Regulation AB to assess compliance with the applicable servicing criteria;

 

the party’s assessment of compliance with the applicable servicing criteria during and as of the end of the fiscal year, covered by the Form 10-K required to be filed pursuant to the PSA setting forth any material instance of noncompliance identified by the party, a discussion of each such failure and the nature and status of such failure; and

 

a statement that a registered public accounting firm has issued an attestation report (an “Attestation Report”) on the party’s assessment of compliance with the applicable servicing criteria during and as of the end of the prior fiscal year.

 

Each party that is required to deliver an Assessment of Compliance will also be required to simultaneously deliver an Attestation Report of a registered public accounting firm, prepared in accordance with the standards for attestation engagements issued or adopted by the public company accounting oversight board, that expresses an opinion, or states that an opinion cannot be expressed (and the reasons for this), concerning the party’s assessment of compliance with the applicable servicing criteria set forth in Item 1122(d) of Regulation AB.

 

With respect to any Non-Serviced Whole Loan, each of the related Non-Serviced Master Servicer, the related Non-Serviced Special Servicer, the related Non-Serviced Trustee and the related Non-Serviced Certificate Administrator will have obligations under the related Non-Serviced PSA similar to those described above.

 

Regulation AB” means subpart 229.1100 – Asset Backed Securities (Regulation AB), 17 C.F.R. §§229.1100–229.1125, as such may be amended from time to time, and subject to such clarification and interpretation as have been provided by the SEC or by the staff of the SEC, or as may be provided by the SEC or its staff from time to time.

 

Limitation on Rights of Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner to Institute a Proceeding

 

Other than with respect to any rights to deliver an Owner Repurchase Request and exercise the rights described under “—Dispute Resolution Provisions”, no Certificateholder or RR Interest Owner will have any right under the PSA to institute any proceeding with respect to the PSA or with respect to the certificates or the RR Interest, unless the holder previously has given to the trustee and the certificate administrator written notice of default and the continuance of the default and unless the holders of certificates evidencing not less than 25% of the aggregate Percentage Interests constituting the class have made written request upon the trustee to institute a proceeding in its own name (as trustee) and have offered to the trustee indemnity reasonably satisfactory to it, and the trustee for 60 days after receipt of the request and indemnity has neglected or refused to institute the proceeding. However, the trustee will be under no obligation to

 

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exercise any of the trusts or powers vested in it by the PSA or the certificates, the RR Interest or to institute, conduct or defend any related litigation at the request, order or direction of any of the Certificateholders or the RR Interest Owner, unless the Certificateholders or the RR Interest Owner have offered to the trustee reasonable security or indemnity against the costs, expenses and liabilities that may be incurred as a result.

 

Termination; Retirement of Certificates

 

The obligations created by the PSA will terminate upon payment (or provision for payment) to all Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner of all amounts held by the certificate administrator on behalf of the trustee and required to be paid on the Distribution Date following the earlier of (1) the final payment (or related Advance) or other liquidation of the last Mortgage Loan and REO Property (as applicable) subject to the PSA, (2) the voluntary exchange of all the then-outstanding certificates (other than the Class S and Class R certificates) and the RR Interest for the Mortgage Loans, and each REO Property remaining in the issuing entity (provided, however, that (a) the aggregate certificate balance of the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5, Class A-AB, Class A-S, Class B, Class C, Class D and Class E certificates and the Notional Amounts of the Class X-A, Class X-B and Class X-D certificates have been reduced to zero, (b) there is only one holder (or multiple holders acting unanimously) of the then-outstanding certificates (other than the Class S and Class R certificates) and the RR Interest and (c) the master servicer is paid a fee equal to (i) the product of (x) the Prime Rate, (y) the aggregate Certificate Balance of the then-outstanding certificates (other than the Class X Certificates, the Class S certificates and Class R certificates) as of the date of the exchange and (z) three, divided by (ii) 360) or (3) the purchase or other liquidation of all of the assets of the issuing entity as described below by the holders of the Controlling Class, the special servicer, the master servicer or the holders of the Class R certificates, in that order of priority. Written notice of termination of the PSA will be given by the certificate administrator to each Certificateholder, the Loan-Specific Directing Holder and the 17g-5 Information Provider (who will promptly post such notice to the 17g-5 Information Provider’s website). The final distribution will be made only upon surrender and cancellation of the certificates at the office of the certificate registrar or other location specified in the notice of termination.

 

The holders of the Controlling Class representing greater than 50% of the Certificate Balance of the Controlling Class, the special servicer, the master servicer and the holders of the Class R certificates representing greater than 50% of the Percentage Interest of such class (in that order) will have the right to purchase all of the assets of the issuing entity. This purchase of all the Mortgage Loans and other assets in the issuing entity is required to be made at a price equal to (a) the sum of (1) the aggregate Purchase Price of all the Mortgage Loans (exclusive of REO Loans) then included in the issuing entity, (2) the appraised value of the issuing entity’s portion of all REO Properties then included in the issuing entity (which fair market value for any REO Property may be less than the Purchase Price for the corresponding REO Loan), as determined by an appraiser selected by the master servicer and approved by certain classes of certificates, (3) the reasonable out of pocket expenses of the master servicer related to such purchase, unless the master servicer is the purchaser and (4) if the Mortgaged Property secures a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan and is an REO Property under the terms of the related Non-Serviced PSA, the pro rata portion of the fair market value of the related property, as determined by the Non-Serviced Master Servicer in accordance with clause (2) above, less (b) solely in the case where the master servicer is exercising such purchase right, the aggregate amount of unreimbursed Advances, and interest thereon, and unpaid Servicing Fees remaining outstanding and payable solely to the master servicer (which items will be deemed to have been paid or reimbursed to the master servicer in connection with such purchase). This purchase will effect early retirement of the then-outstanding certificates, but the rights of the holders of the Controlling Class, the special servicer, the master servicer or the holders of the Class R certificates to effect the termination is subject to the requirements that the then aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans remaining in the issuing entity is less than 1.0% of the aggregate Cut-off Date Balance of all of the Mortgage Loans (solely for the purposes of this calculation, if an ARD Loan is still an asset of the issuing entity and such right is being exercised after its respective Anticipated Repayment Date, then such Mortgage Loan will be excluded from the then-aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the pool of Mortgage Loans and from the Initial Pool Balance). The voluntary exchange of certificates (other than the Class R certificates), for the remaining Mortgage Loans is not subject to the above described percentage limits but is

 

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limited to each such class of outstanding certificates being held by one Certificateholder (or group of Certificateholders acting unanimously) who must voluntarily participate.

 

On the applicable Distribution Date, the aggregate amount paid by the holders of the Controlling Class, the special servicer, the master servicer or the holders of the Class R certificates, as the case may be, for the Mortgage Loans and other applicable assets in the issuing entity, together with all other amounts on deposit in the Collection Account and not otherwise payable to a person other than the Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner, will be applied generally as described above under “Description of the Certificates—Distributions—Priority of Distributions”.

 

Amendment

 

The PSA may be amended by the parties to the PSA, without the consent of any of the Certificateholders, the RR Interest Owner or holders of any Companion Loan:

 

(a)   to correct any defect or ambiguity in the PSA in order to address any manifest error in any provision of the PSA;

 

(b)   to cause the provisions in the PSA to conform or be consistent with or in furtherance of the statements made in the prospectus (or in an offering document for any related non-offered certificates) with respect to the certificates, the RR Interest, the issuing entity or the PSA or to correct or supplement any of its provisions which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provisions in the PSA or to correct any error;

 

(c)   to change the timing and/or nature of deposits in the Collection Account, the Distribution Accounts or any REO Account, provided that (A) the Master Servicer Remittance Date will in no event be later than the business day prior to the related Distribution Date and (B) the change would not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of any Certificateholder or the RR Interest Owner, as evidenced in writing by an opinion of counsel at the expense of the party requesting such amendment or as evidenced by a Rating Agency Confirmation from each of the Rating Agencies with respect to such amendment;

 

(d)   to modify, eliminate or add to any of its provisions to the extent as will be necessary to maintain the qualification of any Trust REMIC as a REMIC or the Grantor Trust as a grantor trust under the relevant provisions of the Code at all times that any certificate is outstanding, or to avoid or minimize the risk of imposition of any tax on the issuing entity, any Trust REMIC or the Grantor Trust; provided that the trustee and the certificate administrator have received an opinion of counsel (at the expense of the party requesting the amendment) to the effect that (1) the action is necessary or desirable to maintain such qualification or to avoid or minimize the risk of imposition of any such tax and (2) the action will not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of any Certificateholder, the RR Interest Owner or holder of a Companion Loan;

 

(e)   to modify, eliminate or add to any of its provisions to restrict (or to remove any existing restrictions with respect to) the transfer of the Residual Certificates; provided that the depositor has determined that the amendment will not, as evidenced by an opinion of counsel, give rise to any federal tax with respect to the transfer of the Residual Certificates to a non-permitted transferee;

 

(f)     to revise or add any other provisions with respect to matters or questions arising under the PSA or any other change, provided that the required action will not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of any Certificateholder, the RR Interest Owner or any holder of a Serviced Companion Loan not consenting to such revision or addition, as evidenced in writing by an opinion of counsel at the expense of the party requesting such amendment or as evidenced by a Rating Agency Confirmation from each of the Rating Agencies with respect to such amendment or supplement and confirmation of the applicable rating agencies that such action will not result in the downgrade, withdrawal or qualification of its then-current ratings of any securities related to a Companion Loan, if any (provided that such rating agency confirmation may be considered satisfied in the same manner as any Rating

 

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Agency Confirmation may be considered satisfied with respect to the certificates as described in this prospectus);

 

(g)   to amend or supplement any provision of the PSA to the extent necessary to maintain the then-current ratings assigned to each class of Offered Certificates by each Rating Agency, as evidenced by a Rating Agency Confirmation from each of the Rating Agencies and confirmation of the applicable rating agencies that such action will not result in the downgrade, withdrawal or qualification of its then-current ratings of any securities related to a Companion Loan, if any (provided that such rating agency confirmation may be considered satisfied in the same manner as any Rating Agency Confirmation may be considered satisfied with respect to the certificates as described in this prospectus); provided that such amendment or supplement would not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of any Certificateholder or the RR Interest Owner not consenting to such amendment or supplement, as evidenced by an opinion of counsel;

 

(h)   to modify the provisions of the PSA with respect to reimbursement of Nonrecoverable Advances and Workout-Delayed Reimbursement Amounts if (a) the depositor, the master servicer, the trustee and, with respect to any Mortgage Loan other than any applicable Excluded Loan and for so long as a Control Termination Event has not occurred and is not continuing, the Directing Holder, determine that the commercial mortgage-backed securities industry standard for such provisions has changed, in order to conform to such industry standard, (b) such modification does not adversely affect the status of any Trust REMIC as a REMIC or the status of the Grantor Trust as a grantor trust under the relevant provisions of the Code, as evidenced by an opinion of counsel and (c) a Rating Agency Confirmation and confirmation of the applicable rating agencies that such action will not result in the downgrade, withdrawal or qualification of its then-current ratings of any securities related to a Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan, if any (provided that such rating agency confirmation may be considered satisfied in the same manner as any Rating Agency Confirmation may be considered satisfied with respect to the certificates as described in this prospectus);

 

(i)     to modify the procedures set forth in the PSA relating to compliance with Rule 17g-5, provided that the change would not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of any Certificateholder, as evidenced by (A) an opinion of counsel or (B) if any certificate is then rated, receipt of Rating Agency Confirmation from each Rating Agency rating such certificates; and provided, further, that the certificate administrator must give notice of any such amendment to the 17g-5 Information Provider for posting on the 17g-5 Information Provider’s website and the certificate administration must post such notice to its website;

 

(j)     to modify, eliminate or add to any of its provisions to such extent as will be necessary to comply with the requirements for use of Form SF-3 in registered offerings to the extent provided in CFR 239.45(b)(1)(ii), (iii) or (iv); or

 

(k)   to modify, eliminate or add to any of its provisions (i) to such extent as will be necessary to comply with the requirements of the Credit Risk Retention Rules, as evidenced by an opinion of counsel, or (ii) in the event the Credit Risk Retention Rules or any other regulations applicable to the risk retention requirements for this securitization transaction are amended or repealed, to the extent required to comply with any such amendment or to modify or eliminate the risk retention requirements in the event of such repeal, as evidenced by an opinion of counsel.

 

The PSA may also be amended by the parties to the PSA with the consent of the RR Interest Owner (if affected by such amendment) and the holders of certificates of each class affected by such amendment evidencing, in the case of Certificateholders, a majority of the aggregate Percentage Interests constituting the class for the purpose of adding any provisions to or changing in any manner or eliminating any of the provisions of the PSA or of modifying in any manner the rights of the holders of the certificates or the RR Interest Owner, except that the amendment may not directly (1) reduce in any manner the amount of, or delay the timing of, payments received on the Mortgage Loans that are required to be distributed on a certificate of any class, or the RR Interest without the consent of the holder of such certificate or the RR Interest Owner or which are required to be distributed to a holder of a Companion Loan without the consent of such holder, (2) reduce the aforesaid percentage of certificates of any class the holders of which are

 

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required to consent to the amendment or remove the requirement to obtain consent of any holder of a Companion Loan, without the consent of the holders of all certificates of that class then-outstanding or such holder of any related Companion Loan, (3) adversely affect the Voting Rights of any class of certificates, without the consent of the holders of all certificates of that class then-outstanding, (4) change in any manner any defined term used in any MLPA or the obligations or rights of a mortgage loan seller under the related MLPA without the consent of such mortgage loan seller, or (5) amend the Servicing Standard without, in each case, the consent of 100% of the holders of certificates and the RR Interest Owner or a Rating Agency Confirmation by each Rating Agency and confirmation of the applicable rating agencies that such action will not result in the downgrade, withdrawal or qualification of its then-current ratings of any securities related to a Companion Loan, if any (provided that such rating agency confirmation may be considered satisfied in the same manner as any Rating Agency Confirmation may be considered satisfied with respect to the certificates as described in this prospectus).

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, no amendment to the PSA may be made that changes in any manner the obligations of a mortgage loan seller under the related MLPA or the rights of such mortgage loan seller, including as a third party beneficiary, under the PSA, without the consent of such mortgage loan seller. In addition, no amendment to the PSA may be made that changes any provisions specifically required to be included in the PSA by any Non-Serviced Co-Lender Agreement without the consent of the holder of the related Non-Serviced Companion Loan. Further, no amendment to the PSA may be made that materially and adversely affects the RR Interest Owner without the RR Interest Owner’s consent.

 

Also, notwithstanding the foregoing, no party will be required to consent to any amendment to the PSA without the trustee, the certificate administrator, the master servicer, the special servicer, the asset representations reviewer and the operating advisor having first received an opinion of counsel (at the issuing entity’s expense) to the effect that the amendment does not conflict with the terms of the PSA, and that the amendment or the exercise of any power granted to the master servicer, the special servicer, the depositor, the certificate administrator, the trustee, the operating advisor, the asset representations reviewer or any other specified person in accordance with the amendment will not result in the imposition of a tax on any portion of the issuing entity or cause any Trust REMIC to fail to qualify as a REMIC or cause the Grantor Trust to fail to qualify as a grantor trust under the relevant provisions of the Code.

 

Resignation and Removal of the Trustee and the Certificate Administrator

 

Each of the trustee and the certificate administrator will at all times be, and will be required to resign if it fails to be, (i) a corporation, national bank, national banking association or a trust company, organized and doing business under the laws of any state or the United States of America, authorized under such laws to exercise corporate trust powers and to accept the trust conferred under the PSA, having a combined capital and surplus of at least $100,000,000 and subject to supervision or examination by federal or state authority and, in the case of the trustee, will not be an affiliate of the master servicer or the special servicer (except during any period when the trustee is acting as, or has become successor to, the master servicer or the special servicer, as the case may be), (ii) an institution insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, (iii) an institution whose long-term senior unsecured debt is rated at least “A-” by S&P and “A-” by Fitch; provided that the trustee will not become ineligible to serve based on a failure to satisfy such rating requirements as long as (a) it maintains a long-term unsecured debt rating of no less than “A-” by S&P and “A-” by Fitch, (b) its short-term debt obligations have a short-term rating of not less than “A-2” from S&P and “F1” by Fitch and (c) the master servicer maintains a rating of at least “A” by S&P and “A+” by Fitch, or such other rating with respect to which the Rating Agencies have provided a Rating Agency Confirmation, and (iv) an entity that is not on the depositor’s “prohibited party” list.

 

The trustee and the certificate administrator will be also permitted at any time to resign from their obligations and duties under the PSA by giving 30 days’ prior written notice (which notice will be posted to the certificate administrator’s website pursuant to the PSA) to the depositor, the master servicer, the special servicer, the trustee or the certificate administrator, as applicable, all Certificateholders, the RR Interest Owner, the operating advisor, the asset representations reviewer and the 17g-5 Information Provider (who will promptly post such notice to the 17g-5 Information Provider’s website). Upon receiving this notice of resignation, the depositor will be required to use its reasonable best efforts to promptly appoint a successor

 

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trustee or certificate administrator. If no successor trustee or certificate administrator has accepted an appointment within 120 days after the giving of notice of resignation, the resigning trustee or certificate administrator, as applicable, may petition any court of competent jurisdiction to appoint a successor trustee or certificate administrator, as applicable, and such petition will be an expense of the issuing entity.

 

If at any time the trustee or certificate administrator ceases to be eligible to continue as trustee or certificate administrator, as applicable, under the PSA, and fails to resign after written request therefor by the depositor or the master servicer, or if at any time the trustee or certificate administrator becomes incapable of acting, or if certain events of, or proceedings in respect of, bankruptcy or insolvency occur with respect to the trustee or certificate administrator, or if the trustee or certificate administrator fails to timely publish any report to be delivered, published, or otherwise made available by the certificate administrator pursuant to the PSA, and such failure continues unremedied for a period of 5 days, or if the certificate administrator fails to make distributions required pursuant to the PSA, the depositor will be authorized to remove the trustee or certificate administrator, as applicable, and appoint a successor trustee or certificate administrator reasonably acceptable to the master servicer.

 

In addition, holders of certificates entitled to at least 50% of the Voting Rights may at any time upon 30 days’ written notice, with or without cause, remove the trustee or certificate administrator under the PSA and appoint a successor trustee or certificate administrator. In the event that holders of certificates entitled to at least 50% of the Voting Rights elect to remove the trustee or certificate administrator without cause and appoint a successor, the successor trustee or certificate administrator, as applicable, will be responsible for all expenses necessary to effect the transfer of responsibilities from its predecessor.

 

Any resignation or removal of the trustee or certificate administrator and appointment of a successor trustee or certificate administrator will not become effective until (i) acceptance of appointment by the successor trustee or certificate administrator, as applicable, and (ii) the certificate administrator files any required Form 8-K. Further, the resigning trustee or certificate administrator, as the case may be, must pay all costs and expenses associated with the transfer of its duties.

 

The trustee or certificate administrator will be required to bear all reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses of each other party to the PSA and each Rating Agency in connection with any removal for cause or resignation of such trustee or certificate administrator as and to the extent required under the PSA.

 

The PSA will prohibit the appointment of the asset representations reviewer or one of its affiliates as successor to the trustee or certificate administrator.

 

Governing Law; Waiver of Jury Trial; and Consent to Jurisdiction

 

The PSA will be governed by the laws of the State of New York. Each party to the PSA will waive its respective right to a jury trial for any claim or cause of action based upon or arising out of or related to the PSA or certificates. Additionally each party to the PSA will consent to the jurisdiction of any New York State and Federal courts sitting in New York City with respect to matters arising out of or related to the PSA.

 

Certain Legal Aspects of Mortgage Loans

 

The following discussion contains general summaries of certain legal aspects of mortgage loans secured by commercial and multifamily residential properties. Because such legal aspects are governed by applicable local law (which laws may differ substantially), the summaries do not purport to be complete, to reflect the laws of any particular jurisdiction, or to encompass the laws of all jurisdictions in which the security for the mortgage loans is situated.

 

New York

 

Eleven (11) Mortgaged Properties (36.7%) are located in New York. Mortgage loans in New York are generally secured by mortgages on the related real estate. Foreclosure of a mortgage is usually accomplished in judicial proceedings. After an action for foreclosure is commenced, and if the lender

 

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secures a ruling that is entitled to foreclosure ordinarily by motion for summary judgment, the court then appoints a referee to compute the amount owed together with certain costs, expenses and legal fees of the action. The lender then moves to confirm the referee’s report and enter a final judgment of foreclosure and sale. Public notice of the foreclosure sale, including the amount of the judgment, is given for a statutory period of time, after which the mortgaged real estate is sold by a referee at public auction. There is no right of redemption after the foreclosure of sale. In certain circumstances, deficiency judgments may be obtained. Under mortgages containing a statutorily sanctioned covenant, the lender has a right to have a receiver appointed without notice and without regard to the adequacy of the mortgaged real estate as security for the amount owed.

 

California

 

Four (4) Mortgaged Properties (16.1%) are located in California. Mortgage loans in California are generally secured by deeds of trust on the related real estate. Foreclosure of a deed of trust in California may be accomplished by a non-judicial trustee’s sale (so long as it is permitted under a specific provision in the deed of trust) or by judicial foreclosure, in each case subject to and in accordance with the applicable procedures and requirements of California law. Public notice of either the trustee’s sale or the judgment of foreclosure is given for a statutory period of time after which the mortgaged real estate may be sold by the trustee, if foreclosed pursuant to the trustee’s power of sale, or by court appointed sheriff under a judicial foreclosure. Following a judicial foreclosure sale, the borrower or its successor-in-interest may, for a period of up to one year, redeem the property; however, there is no redemption following a trustee’s power of sale. California’s “security first” and “one action” rules require the lender to complete foreclosure of all real estate provided as security under the deed of trust in a single action in an attempt to satisfy the full debt before bringing a personal action (if otherwise permitted) against the borrower for recovery of the debt, except in certain cases involving environmentally impaired real property where foreclosure of the real property is not required before making a claim under the indemnity. This restriction may apply to property which is not located in California if a single promissory note is secured by property located in California and other jurisdictions. California case law has held that acts such as (but not limited to) an offset of an unpledged account constitute violations of such statutes. Violations of such statutes may result in the loss of some or all of the security under the mortgage loan and a loss of the ability to sue for the debt. A sale by the trustee under the deed of trust does not constitute an “action” for purposes of the “one action rule”. Other statutory provisions in California limit any deficiency judgment (if otherwise permitted) against the borrower following a judicial foreclosure to the amount by which the indebtedness exceeds the fair value at the time of the public sale and in no event greater than the difference between the foreclosure sale price and the amount of the indebtedness. Further, under California law, once a property has been sold pursuant to a power of sale clause contained in a deed of trust (and in the case of certain types of purchase money acquisition financings, under all circumstances), the lender is precluded from seeking a deficiency judgment from the borrower or, under certain circumstances, guarantors.

 

General

 

Each mortgage loan will be evidenced by a promissory note and secured by an instrument granting a security interest in real property, which may be a mortgage, deed of trust or a deed to secure debt, depending upon the prevailing practice and law in the state in which the related Mortgaged Property is located. Mortgages, deeds of trust and deeds to secure debt are in this prospectus collectively referred to as “mortgages”. A mortgage creates a lien upon, or grants a title interest in, the real property covered thereby, and represents the security for the repayment of the indebtedness customarily evidenced by a promissory note. The priority of the lien created or interest granted will depend on the terms of the mortgage and, in some cases, on the terms of separate subordination agreements or co-lender agreements with others that hold interests in the real property, the knowledge of the parties to the mortgage and, generally, the order of recordation of the mortgage in the appropriate public recording office. However, the lien of a recorded mortgage will generally be subordinate to later-arising liens for real estate taxes and assessments and other charges imposed under governmental police powers.

 

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Types of Mortgage Instruments

 

There are two parties to a mortgage: a mortgagor (the borrower and usually the owner of the applicable property) and a mortgagee (the lender). In contrast, a deed of trust is a three-party instrument, among a trustor (the equivalent of a borrower), a trustee to whom the real property is conveyed, and a beneficiary (the lender) for whose benefit the conveyance is made. Under a deed of trust, the trustor grants the property, irrevocably until the debt is paid, in trust and generally with a power of sale, to the trustee to secure repayment of the indebtedness evidenced by the related note. A deed to secure debt typically has two parties, pursuant to which the borrower, or grantor, conveys title to the real property to the grantee, or lender generally with a power of sale, until such time as the debt is repaid. In a case where the borrower is a land trust, there would be an additional party because legal title to the property is held by a land trustee under a land trust agreement for the benefit of the borrower. At origination of a mortgage loan involving a land trust, the borrower may execute a separate undertaking to make payments on the promissory note. The land trustee would not be personally liable for the promissory note obligation. The mortgagee’s authority under a mortgage, the trustee’s authority under a deed of trust and the grantee’s authority under a deed to secure debt are governed by the express provisions of the related instrument, the law of the state in which the real property is located, certain federal laws and, in some deed of trust transactions, the directions of the beneficiary.

 

Leases and Rents

 

Mortgages that encumber income-producing property often contain an assignment of rents and leases, and/or may be accompanied by a separate assignment of rents and leases, pursuant to which the borrower assigns to the lender the borrower’s right, title and interest as landlord under each lease and the income derived from the lease, while (unless rents are to be paid directly to the lender) retaining a revocable license to collect the rents for so long as there is no default. If the borrower defaults, the license terminates and the lender is entitled to collect the rents. Local law may require that the lender take possession of the property and/or obtain a court-appointed receiver before becoming entitled to collect the rents.

 

In most states, hospitality property and motel room rates are considered accounts receivable under the Uniform Commercial Code (“UCC”). In cases where hospitality properties or motels constitute loan security, the revenues are generally pledged by the borrower as additional security for the loan. In general, the lender must file financing statements in order to perfect its security interest in the room revenues and must file continuation statements, generally every five years, to maintain perfection of such security interest. In certain cases, mortgage loans secured by hospitality properties or motels may be included in the issuing entity even if the security interest in the room revenues was not perfected. Even if the lender’s security interest in room revenues is perfected under applicable nonbankruptcy law, it will generally be required to commence a foreclosure action or otherwise take possession of the property in order to enforce its rights to collect the room revenues following a default. In the bankruptcy setting, however, the lender will be stayed from enforcing its rights to collect room revenues, but those room revenues constitute “cash collateral” and therefore generally cannot be used by the bankruptcy debtor without a hearing or lender’s consent or unless the lender’s interest in the room revenues is given adequate protection (e.g., cash payment for otherwise encumbered funds or a replacement lien on unencumbered property, in either case in value equivalent to the amount of room revenues that the debtor proposes to use, or other similar relief). See “—Bankruptcy Laws” below.

 

Personalty

 

In the case of certain types of mortgaged properties, such as hospitality properties, motels, nursing homes and manufactured housing, personal property (to the extent owned by the borrower and not previously pledged) may constitute a significant portion of the property’s value as security. The creation and enforcement of liens on personal property are governed by the UCC. Accordingly, if a borrower pledges personal property as security for a mortgage loan, the lender generally must file UCC financing statements in order to perfect its security interest in that personal property, and must file continuation statements, generally every five years, to maintain that perfection. Certain mortgage loans secured in part by personal

 

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property may be included in the issuing entity even if the security interest in such personal property was not perfected.

 

Foreclosure

 

General

 

Foreclosure is a legal procedure that allows the lender to recover its mortgage debt by enforcing its rights and available legal remedies under the mortgage. If the borrower defaults in payment or performance of its obligations under the promissory note or mortgage, the lender has the right to institute foreclosure proceedings to sell the real property at public auction to satisfy the indebtedness.

 

Foreclosure Procedures Vary from State to State

 

Two primary methods of foreclosing a mortgage are judicial foreclosure, involving court proceedings, and nonjudicial foreclosure pursuant to a power of sale granted in the mortgage instrument. Other foreclosure procedures are available in some states, but they are either infrequently used or available only in limited circumstances.

 

A foreclosure action is subject to most of the delays and expenses of other lawsuits if defenses are raised or counterclaims are interposed, and sometimes requires several years to complete.

 

Judicial Foreclosure

 

A judicial foreclosure proceeding is conducted in a court having jurisdiction over the mortgaged property. Generally, the action is initiated by the service of legal pleadings upon all parties having a subordinate interest of record in the real property and all parties in possession of the property, under leases or otherwise, whose interests are subordinate to the mortgage. Delays in completion of the foreclosure may occasionally result from difficulties in locating defendants. When the lender’s right to foreclose is contested, the legal proceedings can be time-consuming. Upon successful completion of a judicial foreclosure proceeding, the court generally issues a judgment of foreclosure and appoints a referee or other officer to conduct a public sale of the mortgaged property, the proceeds of which are used to satisfy the judgment. Such sales are made in accordance with procedures that vary from state to state.

 

Equitable and Other Limitations on Enforceability of Certain Provisions

 

United States courts have traditionally imposed general equitable principles to limit the remedies available to lenders in foreclosure actions. These principles are generally designed to relieve borrowers from the effects of mortgage defaults perceived as harsh or unfair. Relying on such principles, a court may alter the specific terms of a loan to the extent it considers necessary to prevent or remedy an injustice, undue oppression or overreaching, or may require the lender to undertake affirmative actions to determine the cause of the borrower’s default and the likelihood that the borrower will be able to reinstate the loan. In some cases, courts have substituted their judgment for the lender’s and have required that lenders reinstate loans or recast payment schedules in order to accommodate borrowers who are suffering from a temporary financial disability. In other cases, courts have limited the right of the lender to foreclose in the case of a nonmonetary default, such as a failure to adequately maintain the mortgaged property or an impermissible further encumbrance of the mortgaged property. Finally, some courts have addressed the issue of whether federal or state constitutional provisions reflecting due process concerns for adequate notice require that a borrower receive notice in addition to statutorily-prescribed minimum notice. For the most part, these cases have upheld the reasonableness of the notice provisions or have found that a public sale under a mortgage providing for a power of sale does not involve sufficient state action to trigger constitutional protections.

 

In addition, some states may have statutory protection such as the right of the borrower to reinstate a mortgage loan after commencement of foreclosure proceedings but prior to a foreclosure sale.

 

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Nonjudicial Foreclosure/Power of Sale

 

In states permitting nonjudicial foreclosure proceedings, foreclosure of a deed of trust is generally accomplished by a nonjudicial trustee’s sale pursuant to a power of sale typically granted in the deed of trust. A power of sale may also be contained in any other type of mortgage instrument if applicable law so permits. A power of sale under a deed of trust allows a nonjudicial public sale to be conducted generally following a request from the beneficiary/lender to the trustee to sell the property upon default by the borrower and after notice of sale is given in accordance with the terms of the mortgage and applicable state law. In some states, prior to such sale, the trustee under the deed of trust must record a notice of default and notice of sale and send a copy to the borrower and to any other party who has recorded a request for a copy of a notice of default and notice of sale. In addition, in some states the trustee must provide notice to any other party having an interest of record in the real property, including junior lienholders. A notice of sale must be posted in a public place and, in most states, published for a specified period of time in one or more newspapers. The borrower or junior lienholder may then have the right, during a reinstatement period required in some states, to cure the default by paying the entire actual amount in arrears (without regard to the acceleration of the indebtedness), plus the lender’s expenses incurred in enforcing the obligation. In other states, the borrower or the junior lienholder is not provided a period to reinstate the loan, but has only the right to pay off the entire debt to prevent the foreclosure sale. Generally, state law governs the procedure for public sale, the parties entitled to notice, the method of giving notice and the applicable time periods.

 

Public Sale

 

A third party may be unwilling to purchase a mortgaged property at a public sale because of the difficulty in determining the exact status of title to the property (due to, among other things, redemption rights that may exist) and because of the possibility that physical deterioration of the mortgaged property may have occurred during the foreclosure proceedings. Potential buyers may also be reluctant to purchase mortgaged property at a foreclosure sale as a result of the 1980 decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in Durrett v. Washington National Insurance Co., 621 F.2d 2001 (5th Cir. 1980) and other decisions that have followed its reasoning. The court in Durrett held that even a non-collusive, regularly conducted foreclosure sale was a fraudulent transfer under the Bankruptcy Code and, thus, could be rescinded in favor of the bankrupt’s estate, if (1) the foreclosure sale was held while the debtor was insolvent and not more than one year prior to the filing of the bankruptcy petition and (2) the price paid for the foreclosed property did not represent “fair consideration”, which is “reasonably equivalent value” under the Bankruptcy Code. Although the reasoning and result of Durrett in respect of the Bankruptcy Code was rejected by the United States Supreme Court in BFP v. Resolution Trust Corp., 511 U.S. 531 (1994), the case could nonetheless be persuasive to a court applying a state fraudulent conveyance law which has provisions similar to those construed in Durrett. Therefore, it is common for the lender to purchase the mortgaged property for an amount equal to the secured indebtedness and accrued and unpaid interest plus the expenses of foreclosure, in which event the borrower’s debt will be extinguished, or for a lesser amount in order to preserve its right to seek a deficiency judgment if such is available under state law and under the terms of the mortgage loan documents. Thereafter, subject to the borrower’s right in some states to remain in possession during a redemption period, the lender will become the owner of the property and have both the benefits and burdens of ownership, including the obligation to pay debt service on any senior mortgages, to pay taxes, to obtain casualty insurance and to make such repairs as are necessary to render the property suitable for sale. Frequently, the lender employs a third-party management company to manage and operate the property. The costs of operating and maintaining a property may be significant and may be greater than the income derived from that property. The costs of management and operation of those mortgaged properties which are hotels, motels, restaurants, nursing or convalescent homes, hospitals or casinos may be particularly significant because of the expertise, knowledge and, with respect to certain property types, regulatory compliance, required to run those operations and the effect which foreclosure and a change in ownership may have on the public’s and the industry’s, including franchisors’, perception of the quality of those operations. The lender also will commonly obtain the services of a real estate broker and pay the broker’s commission in connection with the sale or lease of the property. Depending upon market conditions, the ultimate proceeds of the sale of a property may not equal the lender’s investment in the property. Moreover, a lender commonly incurs substantial legal fees and court

 

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costs in acquiring a mortgaged property through contested foreclosure and/or bankruptcy proceedings. Because of the expenses associated with acquiring, owning and selling a mortgaged property, a lender could realize an overall loss on a mortgage loan even if the mortgaged property is sold at foreclosure, or resold after it is acquired through foreclosure, for an amount equal to the full outstanding principal amount of the loan plus accrued interest.

 

Furthermore, an increasing number of states require that any environmental contamination at certain types of properties be cleaned up before a property may be resold. In addition, a lender may be responsible under federal or state law for the cost of cleaning up a mortgaged property that is environmentally contaminated. See “—Environmental Considerations” below.

 

The holder of a junior mortgage that forecloses on a mortgaged property does so subject to senior mortgages and any other prior liens, and may be obliged to keep senior mortgage loans current in order to avoid foreclosure of its interest in the property. In addition, if the foreclosure of a junior mortgage triggers the enforcement of a “due-on-sale” clause contained in a senior mortgage, the junior mortgagee could be required to pay the full amount of the senior mortgage indebtedness or face foreclosure.

 

Rights of Redemption

 

The purposes of a foreclosure action are to enable the lender to realize upon its security and to bar the borrower, and all persons who have interests in the property that are subordinate to that of the foreclosing lender, from exercise of their “equity of redemption”. The doctrine of equity of redemption provides that, until the property encumbered by a mortgage has been sold in accordance with a properly conducted foreclosure and foreclosure sale, those having interests that are subordinate to that of the foreclosing lender have an equity of redemption and may redeem the property by paying the entire debt with interest. Those having an equity of redemption must generally be made parties and joined in the foreclosure proceeding in order for their equity of redemption to be terminated.

 

The equity of redemption is a common-law (nonstatutory) right which should be distinguished from post-sale statutory rights of redemption. In some states, after sale pursuant to a deed of trust or foreclosure of a mortgage, the borrower and foreclosed junior lienors are given a statutory period in which to redeem the property. In some states, statutory redemption may occur only upon payment of the foreclosure sale price. In other states, redemption may be permitted if the former borrower pays only a portion of the sums due. The effect of a statutory right of redemption is to diminish the ability of the lender to sell the foreclosed property because the exercise of a right of redemption would defeat the title of any purchaser through a foreclosure. Consequently, the practical effect of the redemption right is to force the lender to maintain the property and pay the expenses of ownership until the redemption period has expired. In some states, a post-sale statutory right of redemption may exist following a judicial foreclosure, but not following a trustee’s sale under a deed of trust.

 

Anti-Deficiency Legislation

 

Some or all of the mortgage loans are nonrecourse loans, as to which recourse in the case of default will be limited to the mortgaged property and such other assets, if any, that were pledged to secure the mortgage loan. However, even if a mortgage loan by its terms provides for recourse to the borrower’s other assets, a lender’s ability to realize upon those assets may be limited by state law. For example, in some states a lender cannot obtain a deficiency judgment against the borrower following foreclosure or sale under a deed of trust.

 

A deficiency judgment is a personal judgment against the former borrower equal to the difference between the net amount realized upon the public sale of the real property and the amount due to the lender. Other statutes may require the lender to exhaust the security afforded under a mortgage before bringing a personal action against the borrower. In certain other states, the lender has the option of bringing a personal action against the borrower on the debt without first exhausting that security; however, in some of those states, the lender, following judgment on that personal action, may be deemed to have elected a remedy and thus may be precluded from foreclosing upon the security. Consequently, lenders in those states where such an election of remedy provision exists will usually proceed first against the security.

 

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Finally, other statutory provisions, designed to protect borrowers from exposure to large deficiency judgments that might result from bidding at below-market values at the foreclosure sale, limit any deficiency judgment to the excess of the outstanding debt over the fair market value of the property at the time of the sale.

 

Leasehold Considerations

 

Mortgage loans may be secured by a mortgage on the borrower’s leasehold interest in a ground lease. Leasehold mortgage loans are subject to certain risks not associated with mortgage loans secured by a lien on the fee estate of the borrower. The most significant of these risks is that if the borrower’s leasehold were to be terminated upon a lease default, the leasehold mortgagee would lose its security. This risk may be lessened if the ground lease requires the lessor to give the leasehold mortgagee notices of lessee defaults and an opportunity to cure them, permits the leasehold estate to be assigned to and by the leasehold mortgagee or the purchaser at a foreclosure sale, and contains certain other protective provisions typically included in a “mortgageable” ground lease. Certain mortgage loans, however, may be secured by ground leases which do not contain these provisions.

 

In addition, where a lender has as its security both the fee and leasehold interest in the same property, the grant of a mortgage lien on its fee interest by the land owner/ground lessor to secure the debt of a borrower/ground lessee may be subject to challenge as a fraudulent conveyance. Among other things, a legal challenge to the granting of the liens may focus on the benefits realized by the land owner/ground lessor from the loan. If a court concluded that the granting of the mortgage lien was an avoidable fraudulent conveyance, it might take actions detrimental to the holders of the offered certificates, including, under certain circumstances, invalidating the mortgage lien on the fee interest of the land owner/ground lessor.

 

Cooperative Shares

 

Mortgage loans may be secured by a security interest on the borrower’s ownership interest in shares, and the related proprietary leases, allocable to cooperative dwelling units that may be vacant or occupied by non-owner tenants. Such loans are subject to certain risks not associated with mortgage loans secured by a lien on the fee estate of a borrower in real property. Such a loan typically is subordinate to the mortgage, if any, on the cooperative’s building which, if foreclosed, could extinguish the equity in the building and the proprietary leases of the dwelling units derived from ownership of the shares of the cooperative. Further, transfer of shares in a cooperative are subject to various regulations as well as to restrictions under the governing documents of the cooperative, and the shares may be cancelled in the event that associated maintenance charges due under the related proprietary leases are not paid. Typically, a recognition agreement between the lender and the cooperative provides, among other things, the lender with an opportunity to cure a default under a proprietary lease.

 

Under the laws applicable in many states, “foreclosure” on cooperative shares is accomplished by a sale in accordance with the provisions of Article 9 of the UCC and the security agreement relating to the shares. Article 9 of the UCC requires that a sale be conducted in a “commercially reasonable” manner, which may be dependent upon, among other things, the notice given the debtor and the method, manner, time, place and terms of the sale. Article 9 of the UCC provides that the proceeds of the sale will be applied first to pay the costs and expenses of the sale and then to satisfy the indebtedness secured by the lender’s security interest. A recognition agreement, however, generally provides that the lender’s right to reimbursement is subject to the right of the cooperative to receive sums due under the proprietary leases.

 

Bankruptcy Laws

 

Operation of the federal bankruptcy code in Title 11 of the United States Code, as amended from time to time (“Bankruptcy Code”) and related state laws may interfere with or affect the ability of a lender to obtain payment of a loan, realize upon collateral and/or to enforce a deficiency judgment. For example, under the Bankruptcy Code, virtually all actions (including foreclosure actions and deficiency judgment proceedings) are automatically stayed upon the filing of the bankruptcy petition, and, usually, no interest or principal payments are made during the course of the bankruptcy case. The delay and the consequences of

 

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a delay caused by an automatic stay can be significant. For example, the filing of a petition in bankruptcy by or on behalf of a junior mortgage lien holder may stay the senior lender from taking action to foreclose out such junior lien. At a minimum, the senior lender would suffer delay due to its need to seek bankruptcy court approval before taking any foreclosure or other action that could be deemed in violation of the automatic stay under the Bankruptcy Code.

 

Under the Bankruptcy Code, a bankruptcy trustee, or a borrower as debtor-in-possession, may under certain circumstances sell the related mortgaged property or other collateral free and clear of all liens, claims, encumbrances and interests, which liens would then attach to the proceeds of such sale, despite the provisions of the related mortgage or other security agreement to the contrary. Such a sale may be approved by a bankruptcy court even if the proceeds are insufficient to pay the secured debt in full.

 

Under the Bankruptcy Code, provided certain substantive and procedural safeguards for a lender are met, the amount and terms of a mortgage or other security agreement secured by property of a debtor may be modified under certain circumstances. Pursuant to a confirmed plan of reorganization, lien avoidance or claim objection proceeding, the secured claim arising from a loan secured by real property or other collateral may be reduced to the then-current value of the property (with a corresponding partial reduction of the amount of lender’s security interest), thus leaving the lender a secured creditor to the extent of the then current value of the property and a general unsecured creditor for the difference between such value and the outstanding balance of the loan. Such general unsecured claims may be paid less than 100% of the amount of the debt or not at all, depending upon the circumstances. Other modifications may include the reduction in the amount of each scheduled payment, which reduction may result from a reduction in the rate of interest and/or the alteration of the repayment schedule (with or without affecting the unpaid principal balance of the loan), and/or an extension (or reduction) of the final maturity date. Some courts have approved bankruptcy plans, based on the particular facts of the reorganization case, that effected the curing of a mortgage loan default by paying arrearages over a number of years. Also, under the Bankruptcy Code, a bankruptcy court may permit a debtor through its plan of reorganization to reinstate the loan even though the lender accelerated the mortgage loan and final judgment of foreclosure had been entered in state court (provided no sale of the property had yet occurred) prior to the filing of the debtor’s petition. This may be done even if the plan of reorganization does not provide for payment of the full amount due under the original loan. Thus, the full amount due under the original loan may never be repaid. Other types of significant modifications to the terms of mortgage loan may be acceptable to the bankruptcy court, such as making distributions to the mortgage holder of property other than cash, or the substitution of collateral which is the “indubitable equivalent” of the real property subject to the mortgage, or the subordination of the mortgage to liens securing new debt (provided that the lender’s secured claim is “adequately protected” as such term is defined and interpreted under the Bankruptcy Code), often depending on the particular facts and circumstances of the specific case.

 

Federal bankruptcy law may also interfere with or otherwise adversely affect the ability of a secured mortgage lender to enforce an assignment by a borrower of rents and leases (which “rents” may include revenues from hotels and other lodging facilities specified in the Bankruptcy Code) related to a mortgaged property if the related borrower is in a bankruptcy proceeding. Under the Bankruptcy Code, a lender may be stayed from enforcing the assignment, and the legal proceedings necessary to resolve the issue can be time consuming and may result in significant delays in the receipt of the rents. Rents (including applicable hotel and other lodging revenues) and leases may also escape such an assignment, among other things, (i) if the assignment is not fully perfected under state law prior to commencement of the bankruptcy proceeding, (ii) to the extent such rents and leases are used by the borrower to maintain the mortgaged property, or for other court authorized expenses, (iii) to the extent other collateral may be substituted for the rents and leases, (iv) to the extent the bankruptcy court determines that the lender is adequately protected, or (v) to the extent the court determines based on the equities of the case that the post-petition rents are not subject to the lender’s pre-petition securities interest.

 

Under the Bankruptcy Code, a security interest in real property acquired before the commencement of the bankruptcy case does not extend to income received after the commencement of the bankruptcy case unless such income is a proceed, product or rent of such property. Therefore, to the extent a business conducted on the mortgaged property creates accounts receivable rather than rents or results from

 

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payments under a license rather than payments under a lease, a valid and perfected pre-bankruptcy lien on such accounts receivable or license income generally would not continue as to post-bankruptcy accounts receivable or license income.

 

The Bankruptcy Code provides that a lender’s perfected pre-petition security interest in leases, rents and hotel revenues continues in the post-petition leases, rents and hotel revenues, unless a bankruptcy court orders to the contrary “based on the equities of the case”. The equities of a particular case may permit the discontinuance of security interests in pre-petition leases and rents. Thus, unless a court orders otherwise, revenues from a mortgaged property generated after the date the bankruptcy petition is filed will constitute “cash collateral” under the Bankruptcy Code. Debtors may only use cash collateral upon obtaining the lender’s consent or a prior court order finding that the lender’s interest in the mortgaged hotel, motel or other lodging property and the cash collateral is “adequately protected” as the term is defined and interpreted under the Bankruptcy Code. In addition to post-petition rents, any cash held by a lender in a lockbox or reserve account generally would also constitute “cash collateral” under the Bankruptcy Code. So long as the lender is adequately protected, a debtor’s use of cash collateral may be for its own benefit or for the benefit of any affiliated entity group that is also subject to bankruptcy proceedings, including use as collateral for new debt. It should be noted, however, that the court may find that the lender has no security interest in either pre-petition or post-petition revenues if the court finds that the loan documents do not contain language covering accounts, room rents, or other forms of personality necessary for a security interest to attach to such revenues.

 

The Bankruptcy Code provides generally that rights and obligations under an unexpired lease of the debtor/lessee may not be terminated or modified at any time after the commencement of a case under the Bankruptcy Code solely because of a provision in the lease to that effect or because of certain other similar events. This prohibition on so-called “ipso facto” clauses could limit the ability of a lender to exercise certain contractual remedies with respect to the leases on any mortgaged property. In addition, section 362 of the Bankruptcy Code operates as an automatic stay of, among other things, any act to obtain possession of property from a debtor’s estate, which may delay a lender’s exercise of those remedies, including foreclosure, in the event that a lessee becomes the subject of a proceeding under the Bankruptcy Code. Thus, the filing of a petition in bankruptcy by or on behalf of a lessee of a mortgaged property would result in a stay against the commencement or continuation of any state court proceeding for past due rent, for accelerated rent, for damages or for a summary eviction order with respect to a default under the related lease that occurred prior to the filing of the lessee’s petition. While relief from the automatic stay to enforce remedies may be requested, it can be denied for a number of reasons, including where the collateral is “necessary to an effective reorganization” for the debtor, and if a debtor’s case has been administratively consolidated with those of its affiliates, the court may also consider whether the property is “necessary to an effective reorganization” of the debtor and its affiliates, taken as a whole.

 

The Bankruptcy Code generally provides that a trustee in bankruptcy or debtor-in-possession may, with respect to an unexpired lease of non-residential real property, before the earlier of (i) 120 days after the filing of a bankruptcy case or (ii) the entry of an order confirming a plan, subject to approval of the court, (a) assume the lease and retain it or assign it to a third party or (b) reject the lease. If the trustee or debtor-in-possession fails to assume or reject the lease within the time specified in the preceding sentence, subject to any extensions by the bankruptcy court, the lease will be deemed rejected and the property will be surrendered to the lessor. The bankruptcy court may for cause shown extend the 120-day period up to 90 days for a total of 210 days. If the lease is assumed, the trustee in bankruptcy on behalf of the lessee, or the lessee as debtor-in-possession, or the assignee, if applicable, must cure any defaults under the lease, compensate the lessor for its losses and provide the lessor with “adequate assurance” of future performance. These remedies may be insufficient, however, as the lessor may be forced to continue under the lease with a lessee that is a poor credit risk or an unfamiliar tenant (if the lease was assigned), and any assurances provided to the lessor may, in fact, be inadequate. If the lease is rejected, the rejection generally constitutes a breach of the executory contract or unexpired lease as of the date immediately preceding the filing date of the bankruptcy petition. As a consequence, the other party or parties to the lease, such as the borrower, as lessor under a lease, generally would have only an unsecured claim against the debtor, as lessee, for damages resulting from the breach, which could adversely affect the security for the related mortgage loan. In addition, under the Bankruptcy Code, a lease rejection damages claim is

 

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limited to the “(a) rent reserved by the lease, without acceleration, for the greater of one year, or 15 percent, not to exceed three years, of the remaining term of such lease, following the earlier of the date of the bankruptcy petition and the date on which the lessor regained possession of the real property, (b) plus any unpaid rent due under such lease, without acceleration, on the earlier of such dates.”

 

If a trustee in bankruptcy on behalf of a lessor, or a lessor as debtor-in-possession, rejects an unexpired lease of real property, the lessee may treat the lease as terminated by the rejection or, in the alternative, the lessee may remain in possession of the leasehold for the balance of the term and for any renewal or extension of the term that is enforceable by the lessee under applicable non-bankruptcy law. The Bankruptcy Code provides that if a lessee elects to remain in possession after a rejection of a lease, the lessee may offset against rents reserved under the lease for the balance of the term after the date of rejection of the lease, and the related renewal or extension of the lease, any damages occurring after that date caused by the nonperformance of any obligation of the lessor under the lease after that date.

 

Similarly, bankruptcy risk is associated with an insolvency proceeding under the Bankruptcy Code of either a borrower ground lessee or a ground lessor. In general, upon the bankruptcy of a lessor or a lessee under a lease of nonresidential real property, including a ground lease, that has not been terminated prior to the bankruptcy filing date, the debtor entity has the statutory right to assume or reject the lease. Given that the Bankruptcy Code generally invalidates clauses that terminate contracts automatically upon the filing by one of the parties of a bankruptcy petition or that are conditioned on a party’s insolvency, following the filing of a bankruptcy petition, a debtor would ordinarily be required to perform its obligations under such lease until the debtor decides whether to assume or reject the lease. The Bankruptcy Code provides certain additional protections with respect to non-residential real property leases, such as establishing a specific timeframe in which a debtor must determine whether to assume or reject the lease. The bankruptcy court may extend the time to perform for up to 60 days for cause shown. Even if the agreements were terminated prior to bankruptcy, a bankruptcy court may determine that the agreement was improperly terminated and therefore remains part of the debtor’s bankruptcy estate. The debtor also can seek bankruptcy court approval to assume and assign the lease to a third party, and to modify the lease in connection with such assignment. In order to assume the lease, the debtor or assignee generally will have to cure outstanding defaults and provide “adequate assurance of future performance” in addition to satisfying other requirements imposed under the Bankruptcy Code. Under the Bankruptcy Code, subject to certain exceptions, once a lease is rejected by a debtor lessee, it is deemed breached, and the non-debtor lessor will have a claim for lease rejection damages, as described above.

 

If the ground lessor files for bankruptcy, it may determine until the confirmation of its plan of reorganization whether to reject the ground lease. On request of any party to the lease, the bankruptcy court may order the debtor to determine within a specific period of time whether to assume or reject the lease or to comply with the terms of the lease pending its decision to assume or reject. In the event of rejection, the non-debtor lessee will have the right to treat the lease as terminated by virtue of its terms, applicable nonbankruptcy law, or any agreement made by the lessee. The non-debtor lessee may also, if the lease term has begun, retain its rights under the lease, including its rights to remain in possession of the leased premises under the rent reserved in the lease for the balance of the term of the lease (including renewals). The term “lessee” includes any “successor, assign or mortgagee permitted under the terms of such lease”. If, pre-petition, the ground lessor had specifically granted the leasehold mortgagee such right, the leasehold mortgagee may have the right to succeed to the lessee/borrower’s position under the lease.

 

In the event of concurrent bankruptcy proceedings involving the ground lessor and the lessee/borrower, actions by creditors against the borrower/lessee debtor would be subject to the automatic stay, and a lender may be unable to enforce both the bankrupt lessee’s/borrower’s pre-petition agreement to refuse to treat a ground lease rejected by a bankrupt lessor as terminated and any agreement by the ground lessor to grant the lender a new lease upon such termination. In such circumstances, a lease could be terminated notwithstanding lender protection provisions contained in that lease or in the mortgage. A lender could lose its security unless the lender holds a fee mortgage or the bankruptcy court, as a court of equity, allows the mortgagee to assume the ground lessee’s obligations under the ground lease and succeed to the ground lessee’s position. Although consistent with the Bankruptcy Code, such position may not be adopted by the bankruptcy court.

 

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Further, in an appellate decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit (Precision Indus. v. Qualitech Steel SBQ, LLC, 327 F.3d 537 (7th Cir, 2003)), the court ruled with respect to an unrecorded lease of real property that where a statutory sale of leased property occurs under the Bankruptcy Code upon the bankruptcy of a landlord, that sale terminates a lessee’s possessory interest in the property, and the purchaser assumes title free and clear of any interest, including any leasehold estates. Pursuant to the Bankruptcy Code, a lessee may request the bankruptcy court to prohibit or condition the statutory sale of the property so as to provide adequate protection of the leasehold interest; however, the court ruled that, at least where a memorandum of lease had not been recorded, this provision does not ensure continued possession of the property, but rather entitles the lessee to compensation for the value of its leasehold interest, typically from the sale proceeds. As a result, we cannot assure you that, in the event of a statutory sale of leased property pursuant to the Bankruptcy Code, the lessee would be able to maintain possession of the property under the ground lease. In addition, we cannot assure you that a leasehold mortgagor and/or a leasehold mortgagee (to the extent it has standing to intervene) would be able to recover the full value of the leasehold interest in bankruptcy court.

 

Because of the possible termination of the related ground lease, whether arising from a bankruptcy, the expiration of a lease term or an uncured defect under the related ground lease, lending on a leasehold interest in a real property is riskier than lending on the fee interest in the property.

 

In a bankruptcy or similar proceeding involving a borrower, action may be taken seeking the recovery as a preferential transfer of any payments made by such borrower, or made directly by the related lessee, under the related mortgage loan to the issuing entity. Payments on long term debt may be protected from recovery as preferences if they qualify for the “ordinary course” exception under the Bankruptcy Code or if certain other defenses in the Bankruptcy Code are applicable. Whether any particular payment would be protected depends upon the facts specific to a particular transaction.

 

In addition, in a bankruptcy or similar proceeding involving any borrower or an affiliate, an action may be taken to avoid the transaction (or any component of the transaction, such as joint and several liability on the related mortgage loan) as an actual or constructive fraudulent conveyance under state or federal law. Any payment by a borrower in excess of its allocated share of the loan could be challenged as a fraudulent conveyance by creditors of that borrower in an action outside a bankruptcy case or by the representative of the borrower’s bankruptcy estate in a bankruptcy case. Generally, under federal and most state fraudulent conveyance statutes, the incurrence of an obligation or the transfer of property by a person will be subject to avoidance under certain circumstances if the person transferred such property with the intent to hinder, delay or defraud its creditors or the person did not receive fair consideration or reasonably equivalent value in exchange for such obligation or transfer and (i) was insolvent or was rendered insolvent by such obligation or transfer, (ii) was engaged in business or a transaction, or was about to engage in business or a transaction, for which any property remaining with the person constituted unreasonably small capital, or (iii) intended to, or believed that it would, incur debts that would be beyond the person’s ability to pay as such debts matured. The measure of insolvency will vary depending on the law of the applicable jurisdiction. However, an entity will generally be considered insolvent if the present fair salable value of its assets is less than (x) the sum of its debts or (y) the amount that would be required to pay its probable liabilities on its existing debts as they become absolute and matured. Accordingly, a lien granted by a borrower to secure repayment of the loan in excess of its allocated share could be avoided if a court were to determine that (i) such borrower was insolvent at the time of granting the lien, was rendered insolvent by the granting of the lien, was left with inadequate capital, or was not able to pay its debts as they matured and (ii) the borrower did not, when it allowed its property to be encumbered by a lien securing the entire indebtedness represented by the loan, receive fair consideration or reasonably equivalent value for pledging such property for the equal benefit of each other borrower.

 

A bankruptcy court may, under certain circumstances, authorize a debtor to obtain credit after the commencement of a bankruptcy case, secured among other things, by senior, equal or junior liens on property that is already subject to a lien. In the bankruptcy case of General Growth Properties filed on April 16, 2009, the debtors initially sought approval of a debtor-in-possession loan to the corporate parent entities guaranteed by the property-level single purpose entities and secured by second liens on their properties. Although the debtor-in-possession loan subsequently was modified to eliminate the subsidiary guarantees

 

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and second liens, we cannot assure you that, in the event of a bankruptcy of the borrower sponsor, the borrower sponsor would not seek approval of a similar debtor-in-possession loan, or that a bankruptcy court would not approve a debtor-in-possession loan that included such subsidiary guarantees and second liens on such subsidiaries’ properties.

 

Certain of the borrowers may be partnerships. The laws governing limited partnerships in certain states provide that the commencement of a case under the Bankruptcy Code with respect to a general partner will cause a person to cease to be a general partner of the limited partnership, unless otherwise provided in writing in the limited partnership agreement. This provision may be construed as an “ipso facto” clause and, in the event of the general partner’s bankruptcy, may not be enforceable. Certain limited partnership agreements of the borrowers may provide that the commencement of a case under the Bankruptcy Code with respect to the related general partner constitutes an event of withdrawal (assuming the enforceability of the clause is not challenged in bankruptcy proceedings or, if challenged, is upheld) that might trigger the dissolution of the limited partnership, the winding up of its affairs and the distribution of its assets, unless (i) at the time there was at least one other general partner and the written provisions of the limited partnership permit the business of the limited partnership to be carried on by the remaining general partner and that general partner does so or (ii) the written provisions of the limited partnership agreement permit the limited partners to agree within a specified time frame (often 60 days) after the withdrawal to continue the business of the limited partnership and to the appointment of one or more general partners and the limited partners do so. In addition, the laws governing general partnerships in certain states provide that the commencement of a case under the Bankruptcy Code or state bankruptcy laws with respect to a general partner of the partnerships triggers the dissolution of the partnership, the winding up of its affairs and the distribution of its assets. Those state laws, however, may not be enforceable or effective in a bankruptcy case. Limited liability companies may be subjected to similar treatment as that described in this prospectus with respect to limited partnerships. The dissolution of a borrower, the winding up of its affairs and the distribution of its assets could result in an acceleration of its payment obligation under the borrower’s mortgage loan, which may reduce the yield on the Offered Certificates in the same manner as a principal prepayment.

 

In addition, the bankruptcy of the general or limited partner of a borrower that is a partnership, or the bankruptcy of a member of a borrower that is a limited liability company or the bankruptcy of a shareholder of a borrower that is a corporation may provide the opportunity in the bankruptcy case of the partner, member or shareholder to obtain an order from a court consolidating the assets and liabilities of the partner, member or shareholder with those of the mortgagor pursuant to the doctrines of substantive consolidation or piercing the corporate veil. In such a case, the respective mortgaged property, for example, would become property of the estate of the bankrupt partner, member or shareholder. Not only would the mortgaged property be available to satisfy the claims of creditors of the partner, member or shareholder, but an automatic stay would apply to any attempt by the trustee to exercise remedies with respect to the mortgaged property. However, such an occurrence should not affect a lender’s status as a secured creditor with respect to the mortgagor or its security interest in the mortgaged property.

 

A borrower that is a limited partnership, in many cases, may be required by the loan documents to have a single purpose entity as its sole general partner, and a borrower that is a general partnership, in many cases, may be required by the loan documents to have as its general partners only entities that are single purpose entities. A borrower that is a limited liability company may be required by the loan documents to have a single purpose member or a springing member. All borrowers that are tenants-in-common may be required by the loan documents to be single purpose entities. These provisions are designed to mitigate the risk of the dissolution or bankruptcy of the borrower partnership or its general partner, a borrower limited liability company or its member (if applicable), or a borrower that is a tenant-in-common. However, we cannot assure you that any borrower partnership or its general partner, or any borrower limited liability company or its member (if applicable), or a borrower that is a tenant-in-common, will not dissolve or become a debtor under the Bankruptcy Code.

 

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Environmental Considerations

 

General

 

A lender may be subject to environmental risks when taking a security interest in real property. Of particular concern may be properties that are or have been used for industrial, manufacturing, military or disposal activity. Such environmental risks include the possible diminution of the value of a contaminated property or, as discussed below, potential liability for clean-up costs or other remedial actions that could exceed the value of the property or the amount of the lender’s loan. In certain circumstances, a lender may decide to abandon a contaminated mortgaged property as collateral for its loan rather than foreclose and risk liability for clean-up costs.

 

Superlien Laws

 

Under the laws of many states, contamination on a property may give rise to a lien on the property for clean-up costs. In several states, such a lien has priority over all existing liens, including those of existing mortgages. In these states, the lien of a mortgage may lose its priority to such a “superlien.”

 

CERCLA

 

The federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended (“CERCLA”), imposes strict liability on present and past “owners” and “operators” of contaminated real property for the costs of clean-up. A secured lender may be liable as an “owner” or “operator” of a contaminated mortgaged property if agents or employees of the lender have participated in the management or operation of such mortgaged property. Such liability may exist even if the lender did not cause or contribute to the contamination and regardless of whether the lender has actually taken possession of a mortgaged property through foreclosure, deed in lieu of foreclosure or otherwise. Moreover, such liability is not limited to the original or unamortized principal balance of a loan or to the value of the property securing a loan. Excluded from CERCLA’s definition of “owner” or “operator”, however, is a person “who, without participating in the management of the facility, holds indicia of ownership primarily to protect his security interest”. This is the so called “secured creditor exemption.”

 

The Asset Conservation, Lender Liability and Deposit Insurance Protection Act of 1996 (the “1996 Act”) amended, among other things, the provisions of CERCLA with respect to lender liability and the secured creditor exemption. The 1996 Act offers protection to lenders by defining the activities in which a lender can engage and still have the benefit of the secured creditor exemption. In order for a lender to be deemed to have participated in the management of a mortgaged property, the lender must actually participate in the operational affairs of the property of the borrower. The 1996 Act provides that “merely having the capacity to influence, or unexercised right to control” operations does not constitute participation in management. A lender will lose the protection of the secured creditor exemption if it exercises decision-making control over the borrower’s environmental compliance and hazardous substance handling or disposal practices, or assumes day-to-day management of environmental or substantially all other operational functions of the mortgaged property. The 1996 Act also provides that a lender will continue to have the benefit of the secured creditor exemption even if it forecloses on a mortgaged property, purchases it at a foreclosure sale or accepts a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure provided that the lender seeks to sell the mortgaged property at the earliest practicable commercially reasonable time on commercially reasonable terms.

 

Certain Other Federal and State Laws

 

Many states have statutes similar to CERCLA, and not all of those statutes provide for a secured creditor exemption. In addition, under federal law, there is potential liability relating to hazardous wastes and underground storage tanks under the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.

 

Some federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances govern the management, removal, encapsulation or disturbance of asbestos-containing materials. These laws, as well as common law standards, may impose liability for releases of or exposure to asbestos-containing materials, and provide

 

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for third parties to seek recovery from owners or operators of real properties for personal injuries associated with those releases.

 

Federal legislation requires owners of residential housing constructed prior to 1978 to disclose to potential residents or purchasers any known lead-based paint hazards and will impose treble damages for any failure to disclose. In addition, the ingestion of lead-based paint chips or dust particles by children can result in lead poisoning. If lead-based paint hazards exist at a property, then the owner of that property may be held liable for injuries and for the costs of removal or encapsulation of the lead-based paint.

 

In a few states, transfers of some types of properties are conditioned upon clean-up of contamination prior to transfer. In these cases, a lender that becomes the owner of a property through foreclosure, deed in lieu of foreclosure or otherwise, may be required to clean-up the contamination before selling or otherwise transferring the property.

 

Beyond statute-based environmental liability, there exist common law causes of action (for example, actions based on nuisance or on toxic tort resulting in death, personal injury or damage to property) related to hazardous environmental conditions on a property. While it may be more difficult to hold a lender liable under common law causes of action, unanticipated or uninsured liabilities of the borrower may jeopardize the borrower’s ability to meet its loan obligations or may decrease the re-sale value of the collateral.

 

Additional Considerations

 

The cost of remediating hazardous substance contamination at a property can be substantial. If a lender becomes liable, it can bring an action for contribution against the owner or operator who created the environmental hazard, but that individual or entity may be without substantial assets. Accordingly, it is possible that such costs could become a liability of the issuing entity and occasion a loss to the certificateholders.

 

If a lender forecloses on a mortgage secured by a property, the operations on which are subject to environmental laws and regulations, the lender will be required to operate the property in accordance with those laws and regulations. Such compliance may entail substantial expense, especially in the case of industrial or manufacturing properties.

 

In addition, a lender may be obligated to disclose environmental conditions on a property to government entities and/or to prospective buyers (including prospective buyers at a foreclosure sale or following foreclosure). Such disclosure may decrease the amount that prospective buyers are willing to pay for the affected property, sometimes substantially, and thereby decrease the ability of the lender to recover its investment in a loan upon foreclosure.

 

Due-on-Sale and Due-on-Encumbrance Provisions

 

Certain of the mortgage loans may contain “due-on-sale” and “due-on-encumbrance” clauses that purport to permit the lender to accelerate the maturity of the loan if the borrower transfers or encumbers the related mortgaged property. The Garn-St Germain Depository Institutions Act of 1982 (the “Garn Act”) generally preempts state laws that prohibit the enforcement of due-on-sale clauses and permits lenders to enforce these clauses in accordance with their terms, subject to certain limitations as set forth in the Garn Act and related regulations. Accordingly, a lender may nevertheless have the right to accelerate the maturity of a mortgage loan that contains a “due-on-sale” provision upon transfer of an interest in the property, without regard to the lender’s ability to demonstrate that a sale threatens its legitimate security interest.

 

Subordinate Financing

 

The terms of certain of the mortgage loans may not restrict the ability of the borrower to use the mortgaged property as security for one or more additional loans, or such restrictions may be unenforceable. Where a borrower encumbers a mortgaged property with one or more junior liens, the senior lender is subjected to additional risk. First, the borrower may have difficulty servicing and repaying multiple loans.

 

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Moreover, if the subordinate financing permits recourse to the borrower (as-is frequently the case) and the senior loan does not, a borrower may have more incentive to repay sums due on the subordinate loan. Second, acts of the senior lender that prejudice the junior lender or impair the junior lender’s security may create a superior equity in favor of the junior lender. For example, if the borrower and the senior lender agree to an increase in the principal amount of or the interest rate payable on the senior loan, the senior lender may lose its priority to the extent any existing junior lender is harmed or the borrower is additionally burdened. Third, if the borrower defaults on the senior loan and/or any junior loan or loans, the existence of junior loans and actions taken by junior lenders can impair the security available to the senior lender and can interfere with or delay the taking of action by the senior lender. Moreover, the bankruptcy of a junior lender may operate to stay foreclosure or similar proceedings by the senior lender.

 

Default Interest and Limitations on Prepayments

 

Promissory notes and mortgages may contain provisions that obligate the borrower to pay a late charge or additional interest if payments are not timely made, and in some circumstances, may prohibit prepayments for a specified period and/or condition prepayments upon the borrower’s payment of prepayment fees or yield maintenance penalties. In certain states, there are or may be specific limitations upon the late charges which a lender may collect from a borrower for delinquent payments. Certain states also limit the amounts that a lender may collect from a borrower as an additional charge if the loan is prepaid. In addition, the enforceability of provisions that provide for prepayment fees or penalties upon an involuntary prepayment is unclear under the laws of many states.

 

Applicability of Usury Laws

 

Title V of the Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control Act of 1980 (“Title V”) provides that state usury limitations will not apply to certain types of residential (including multifamily) first mortgage loans originated by certain lenders after March 31, 1980. Title V authorized any state to reimpose interest rate limits by adopting, before April 1, 1983, a law or constitutional provision that expressly rejects application of the federal law. In addition, even where Title V is not so rejected, any state is authorized by the law to adopt a provision limiting discount points or other charges on mortgage loans covered by Title V. Certain states have taken action to reimpose interest rate limits and/or to limit discount points or other charges.

 

Statutes differ in their provisions as to the consequences of a usurious loan. One group of statutes requires the lender to forfeit the interest due above the applicable limit or impose a specified penalty. Under this statutory scheme, the borrower may cancel the recorded mortgage or deed of trust upon paying its debt with lawful interest, and the lender may foreclose, but only for the debt plus lawful interest. A second group of statutes is more severe. A violation of this type of usury law results in the invalidation of the transaction, thereby permitting the borrower to cancel the recorded mortgage or deed of trust without any payment or prohibiting the lender from foreclosing.

 

Americans with Disabilities Act

 

Under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and related regulations (collectively, the “ADA”), in order to protect individuals with disabilities, public accommodations (such as hospitality properties, restaurants, shopping centers, hospitals, schools and social service center establishments) must remove architectural and communication barriers which are structural in nature from existing places of public accommodation to the extent “readily achievable”. In addition, under the ADA, alterations to a place of public accommodation or a commercial facility are to be made so that, to the maximum extent feasible, such altered portions are readily accessible to and usable by disabled individuals. The “readily achievable” standard takes into account, among other factors, the financial resources of the affected site, owner, landlord or other applicable person. In addition to imposing a possible financial burden on the borrower in its capacity as owner or landlord, the ADA may also impose such requirements on a foreclosing lender who succeeds to the interest of the borrower as owner or landlord. Furthermore, since the “readily achievable” standard may vary depending on the financial condition of the owner or landlord, a foreclosing lender who is

 

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financially more capable than the borrower of complying with the requirements of the ADA may be subject to more stringent requirements than those to which the borrower is subject.

 

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

 

Under the terms of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act as amended (the “Relief Act”), a borrower who enters military service after the origination of such borrower’s mortgage loan (including a borrower who was in reserve status and is called to active duty after origination of the mortgage loan), upon notification by such borrower, will not be charged interest, including fees and charges, in excess of 6% per annum during the period of such borrower’s active duty status. In addition to adjusting the interest, the lender must forgive any such interest in excess of 6% unless a court or administrative agency orders otherwise upon application of the lender. The Relief Act applies to individuals who are members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard, Reserves, Coast Guard and officers of the U.S. Public Health Service or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration assigned to duty with the military. Because the Relief Act applies to individuals who enter military service (including reservists who are called to active duty) after origination of the related mortgage loan, no information can be provided as to the number of loans with individuals as borrowers that may be affected by the Relief Act. Application of the Relief Act would adversely affect, for an indeterminate period of time, the ability of a master servicer or special servicer to collect full amounts of interest on certain of the mortgage loans. Any shortfalls in interest collections resulting from the application of the Relief Act would result in a reduction of the amounts distributable to the holders of certificates, and would not be covered by advances or, any form of credit support provided in connection with the certificates. In addition, the Relief Act imposes limitations that would impair the ability of a lender to foreclose on an affected mortgage loan during the borrower’s period of active duty status, and, under certain circumstances, during an additional three-month period thereafter.

 

Anti-Money Laundering, Economic Sanctions and Bribery

 

Many jurisdictions have adopted wide-ranging anti-money laundering, economic and trade sanctions, and anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws, and regulations (collectively, the “Requirements”). Any of the depositor, the issuing entity, the underwriters or other party to the PSA could be requested or required to obtain certain assurances from prospective investors intending to purchase certificates and to retain such information or to disclose information pertaining to them to governmental, regulatory or other authorities or to financial intermediaries or engage in due diligence or take other related actions in the future. Failure to honor any request by the depositor, the issuing entity, the underwriters or other party to the PSA to provide requested information or take such other actions as may be necessary or advisable for the depositor, the issuing entity, the underwriters or other party to the PSA to comply with any Requirements, related legal process or appropriate requests (whether formal or informal) may result in, among other things, a forced sale to another investor of such investor’s certificates. In addition, it is expected that each of the depositor, the issuing entity, the underwriters and the other parties to the PSA will comply with the U.S. Bank Secrecy Act, U.S. Bank Secrecy Act, the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (also known as the “Patriot Act”) and any other anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism, economic and trade sanctions, and anti-corruption or anti-bribery laws, and regulations of the United States and other countries, and will disclose any information required or requested by authorities in connection with such compliance.

 

Potential Forfeiture of Assets

 

Federal law provides that assets (including property purchased or improved with assets) derived from criminal activity or otherwise tainted, or used in the commission of certain offenses, is subject to the blocking requirements of economic sanctions laws and regulations, and can be blocked and/or seized and ordered forfeited to the United States of America. The offenses that can trigger such a blocking and/or seizure and forfeiture include, among others, violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, the U.S. Bank Secrecy Act, the anti-money laundering, anti-terrorism, economic sanctions, and anti-bribery laws and regulations, including the Patriot Act and the regulations issued pursuant to that act, as well as the narcotic drug laws. In many instances, the United States may seize the property even before a conviction occurs.

 

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In the event of a forfeiture proceeding, a lender may be able to establish its interest in the property by proving that (a) its mortgage was executed and recorded before the commission of the illegal conduct from which the assets used to purchase or improve the property were derived or before the commission of any other crime upon which the forfeiture is based, or (b) the lender, at the time of the execution of the mortgage, “did not know or was reasonably without cause to believe that the property was subject to forfeiture”. However, we cannot assure you that such a defense will be successful.

 

Certain Affiliations, Relationships and Related Transactions Involving Transaction Parties

 

GSMC and its affiliates are playing several roles in this transaction. GS Mortgage Securities Corporation II is the depositor and a wholly-owned subsidiary of GSMC. GSMC, a sponsor, is an affiliate of GS Bank, an originator, and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, an underwriter for the offering of the offered certificates. In addition, GS Bank (as GSMC’s MOA) is expected to be the initial RR Interest Owner and GSMC is expected to be an initial Risk Retention Consultation Party.

 

GS Bank currently holds the Companion Loans for which the noteholder is identified as “GS Bank” in the table titled “Whole Loan Control Notes and Non-Control Notes” under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—General”. However, GS Bank intends to sell such Companion Loans in connection with future securitizations.

 

CREFI, an originator and a sponsor, is an affiliate of Citigroup Global Markets Inc., an underwriter for the offering of the offered certificates. In addition, CREFI is expected to be the initial Class RR Certificateholder and an initial Risk Retention Consultation Party. CREFI currently holds the Companion Loans for which the noteholder is identified as “CREFI” in the table titled “Whole Loan Control Notes and Non-Control Notes” under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—General”. However, CREFI intends to sell such Companion Loans in connection with future securitizations.

 

JPMCB, an originator and a sponsor, is an affiliate of J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, an underwriter for the offering of the offered certificates. JPMCB currently holds the Companion Loans for which the noteholder is identified as “JPMCB” in the table titled “Whole Loan Control Notes and Non-Control Notes” under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—General”. However, JPMCB intends to sell such Companion Loans in connection with future securitizations.

 

GACC, a sponsor, is an affiliate of Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., an underwriter for the offering of the offered certificates, DBNY, an originator and the title holder of one or more of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay companion loans, and DBRI, an originator and the holder of the companion loans (if any) (or, in the case of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay companion loans the holder of a 100% equity participation in such companion loans) for which the noteholder is identified as “DBRI” in the table titled “Whole Loan Control Notes and Non-Control Notes” under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—General”.

 

Midland, the master servicer and special servicer, is (i) the master servicer and special servicer under the Benchmark 2020-B17 PSA, pursuant to which the Kings Plaza Whole Loan is serviced, (ii) the master servicer under the CGCMT 2020-GC46 PSA, pursuant to which the White Oak Crossing Whole Loan is serviced, (iii) the master servicer under the Benchmark 2020-B19 PSA, pursuant to which Redmond Town Center Whole Loan is serviced, and (iv) the master servicer and special servicer under the Benchmark 2020-B20 PSA, pursuant to which each of The Hub Whole Loan and the 4 West 58th Street Whole Loan is serviced.

 

Eightfold Real Estate Capital Fund V, L.P. or its affiliate has engaged Midland as an independent contractor to conduct due diligence with respect to certain Mortgage Loans.

 

Wells Fargo Bank, the trustee and certificate administrator, is also (i) the certificate administrator and custodian under the GRACE 2020-GRCE TSA with respect to The Grace Building Whole Loan, (ii) the certificate administrator and custodian under the GSMS 2020-GC47 PSA with respect to the 711 Fifth Avenue Whole Loan, (iii) the trustee, certificate administrator and custodian under the Benchmark

 

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2020-B17 PSA with respect to the Kings Plaza Whole Loan, (iv) the certificate administrator and custodian under the COMM 2020-CX TSA with respect to the Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan and (v) the trustee, certificate administrator and custodian under the Benchmark 2020-B20 PSA with respect to The Hub Whole Loan.

 

Park Bridge Lender Services LLC, the operating advisor and asset representations reviewer, is also (i) the operating advisor and asset representations reviewer under the (a) CGCMT 2020-GC46 PSA with respect to the White Oak Crossing Whole Loan, (b) GSMS 2020-GC47 PSA with respect to the 711 Fifth Avenue Whole Loan and (ii) the operating advisor under the COMM 2020-CX TSA with respect to the Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan and (iii) expected to be the operating advisor under the GRACE 2020-GRCE with respect to the Grace Building Whole Loan.

 

Pursuant to certain interim servicing agreements between Wells Fargo Bank and GSMC or certain of its affiliates Wells Fargo Bank acts as interim servicer with respect to two of the GSMC Mortgage Loans, with an aggregate principal balance of approximately $127,500,000 as of the Cut-off Date.

 

Pursuant to certain interim servicing agreements between Midland and GSMC or certain of its affiliates Midland acts as interim servicer with respect to two of the GSMC Mortgage Loans, with an aggregate principal balance of approximately $40,000,000 as of the Cut-off Date.

 

Pursuant to certain interim servicing agreements between Midland and CREFI or certain of its affiliates Midland acts as interim servicer with respect to fifteen of the CREFI Mortgage Loans, with an aggregate principal balance of approximately $324,160,000 as of the Cut-off Date.

 

Pursuant to certain interim servicing agreements between Midland and JPMCB or certain of its affiliates Midland acts as interim servicer with respect to all of the JPMCB Mortgage Loans, with an aggregate principal balance of approximately $189,550,000 as of the Cut-off Date.

 

Pursuant to certain interim servicing agreements between GACC or certain of its affiliates, on the one hand, and Midland, on the other hand, Midland acts as interim servicer with respect to certain mortgage loans owned by GACC or those affiliates from time to time, including, prior to their inclusion in the issuing entity, two of the GACC Mortgage Loans with an aggregate principal balance of approximately $20,825,000 as of the Cut-off Date to be contributed to this securitization by GACC.

 

Wells Fargo Bank, National Association acts as interim custodian of the loan documents with respect to all the GSMC Mortgage Loans and the CREFI Mortgage Loans, except for the related Mortgage File with respect to any GSMC Mortgage Loan or CREFI Mortgage Loan that is currently (or becomes prior to the Closing Date) a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan.

 

On the Closing Date, Eightfold Real Estate Capital Fund V, L.P. or its affiliate is expected to appoint itself or its affiliate as the initial Controlling Class Representative and, therefore, as the initial Directing Holder with respect to each Mortgage Loan (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, the Servicing Shift Mortgage Loans or any applicable Excluded Loan).

 

See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to Conflicts of Interest—Potential Conflicts of Interest of the Master Servicer and the Special Servicer”, “—Potential Conflicts of Interest of the Asset Representations Reviewer”, “—Potential Conflicts of Interest of the Directing Holder and the Companion Loan Holders” and “—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Performance of the Mortgage Loans Will Be Highly Dependent on the Performance of Tenants and Tenant Leases—Mortgaged Properties Leased to Borrowers or Borrower Affiliated Entities Also Have Risks”. For a description of certain other affiliations, relationships and related transactions, to the extent known and material, among the transaction parties, see the individual descriptions of the transaction parties under “Transaction Parties”.

 

Pending Legal Proceedings Involving Transaction Parties

 

While the sponsors have been involved in, and are currently involved in, certain litigation or potential litigation, including actions relating to repurchase claims, there are no legal proceedings pending, or any

 

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proceedings known to be contemplated by any governmental authorities, against the sponsors that are material to Certificateholders.

 

For a description of certain other material legal proceedings pending against the transaction parties, see the individual descriptions of the transaction parties under “Transaction Parties”.

 

Use of Proceeds

 

Certain of the net proceeds from the sale of the Offered Certificates, together with the net proceeds from the sale of the other certificates not being offered by this prospectus, will be used by the depositor to purchase the mortgage loans from the mortgage loan sellers and to pay certain expenses in connection with the issuance of the certificates.

 

Yield, Prepayment and Maturity Considerations

 

Yield Considerations

 

General

 

The yield to maturity on the Offered Certificates will depend upon the price paid by the investors, the rate and timing of the distributions in reduction of the Certificate Balance or Notional Amount of the applicable class of Offered Certificates, the extent to which yield maintenance charges and prepayment premiums allocated to the class of Offered Certificates are collected, and the rate, timing and severity of losses on the Mortgage Loans and the extent to which such losses are allocable in reduction of the Certificate Balance or Notional Amount of the class of Offered Certificates, as well as prevailing interest rates at the time of payment or loss realization.

 

Rate and Timing of Principal Payments

 

The rate and amount of distributions in reduction of the Certificate Balance of any class of Offered Certificates that are also Principal Balance Certificates and the yield to maturity of any class of Offered Certificates will be directly related to the rate of payments of principal (both scheduled and unscheduled) on the Mortgage Loans, as well as borrower defaults and the severity of losses occurring upon a default and the resulting rate and timing of collections made in connection with liquidations of Mortgage Loans due to these defaults. Principal payments on the Mortgage Loans will be affected by their amortization schedules, lockout periods, defeasance provisions, provisions relating to the release and/or application of earnout reserves, provisions requiring prepayments in connection with the release of real property collateral, requirements to pay yield maintenance charges or prepayment premiums in connection with principal payments, the dates on which balloon payments are due, incentives for a borrower to repay an ARD Loan by the respective Anticipated Repayment Date, property release provisions, provisions relating to the application or release of earnout reserves, and any extensions of maturity dates by the master servicer or the special servicer. While voluntary prepayments of some Mortgage Loans are generally prohibited during applicable prepayment lockout periods, effective prepayments may occur if a sufficiently significant portion of a mortgaged property is lost due to casualty or condemnation. In addition, such distributions in reduction of Certificate Balances of the respective classes of Offered Certificates that are also Principal Balance Certificates may result from repurchases of, or substitutions for, Mortgage Loans made by the sponsors due to missing or defective documentation or breaches of representations and warranties with respect to the Mortgage Loans as described under “Description of the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreements”, purchases of the Mortgage Loans in the manner described under “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Termination; Retirement of Certificates”, or the exercise of purchase options by the holder of a Subordinate Companion Loan or mezzanine loan, if any. To the extent a Mortgage Loan requires payment of a yield maintenance charge or prepayment premium in connection with a voluntary prepayment, any such yield maintenance charge or prepayment premium generally is not due in connection with a prepayment due to casualty or condemnation, is not included in the purchase price of a Mortgage Loan purchased or repurchased due to a

 

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breach of a representation or warranty or otherwise, and may not be enforceable or collectible upon a default.

 

Because the certificates with Notional Amounts are not entitled to distributions of principal, the yield on such certificates will be extremely sensitive to prepayments received in respect of the Mortgage Loans to the extent distributed to reduce the related Notional Amount of the applicable class of certificates. In addition, although the borrower under an ARD Loan may have certain incentives to prepay such ARD Loan on its Anticipated Repayment Date, we cannot assure you that the borrower will be able to prepay such ARD Loan on its Anticipated Repayment Date. The failure of a borrower to prepay an ARD Loan on its Anticipated Repayment Date will not be an event of default under the terms of such ARD Loan, and pursuant to the terms of the PSA, neither the master servicer nor the special servicer will be permitted to take any enforcement action with respect to the related borrower’s failure to pay Excess Interest until the scheduled maturity of such ARD Loan; provided that the master servicer or the special servicer, as the case may be, may take action to enforce the issuing entity’s right to apply excess cash flow to principal in accordance with the terms of the related ARD Loan documents. With respect to the Class A-AB certificates, the extent to which the planned balances are achieved and the sensitivity of the Class A-AB certificates to principal prepayments of the Mortgage Loans will depend in part on the period of time during which the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4 and Class A-5 certificates remain outstanding. As such, the Class A-AB certificates will become more sensitive to the rate of prepayments on the mortgage loans than they were when the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4 and Class A-5 certificates were outstanding.

 

Prospective investors should consider the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the rate, timing and amount of collections on the Mortgage Loans, including the likelihood of resulting defaults and/or the impact of associated forbearance arrangements. See “Risk Factors—Other Risks Relating to the Certificates—Risks Relating to Modifications of the Mortgage Loans” and “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Loan Purpose; Default History, Bankruptcy Issues and Other Proceedings—Default History, Bankruptcy Issues and Other Proceedings”.

 

The extent to which the yield to maturity of any class of Offered Certificates may vary from the anticipated yield will depend upon the degree to which the certificates are purchased at a discount or premium and when, and to what degree, payments of principal on the Mortgage Loans are in turn distributed on the certificates or, in the case of the Class X-A and Class X-B certificates, applied to reduce their Notional Amounts. An investor should consider, in the case of any certificate (other than a certificate with a Notional Amount) purchased at a discount, the risk that a slower than anticipated rate of principal payments on the Mortgage Loans could result in an actual yield to such investor that is lower than the anticipated yield and, in the case of any certificate purchased at a premium and certificates with Notional Amounts, the risk that a faster than anticipated rate of principal payments could result in an actual yield to such investor that is lower than the anticipated yield. In general, the earlier a payment of principal on the Mortgage Loans is distributed or otherwise results in reduction of the Certificate Balance or Notional Amount of a certificate purchased at a discount or premium, the greater will be the effect on an investor’s yield to maturity. As a result, the effect on an investor’s yield of principal payments distributed on an investor’s certificates occurring at a rate higher (or lower) than the rate anticipated by the investor during any particular period would not be fully offset by a subsequent like reduction (or increase) in the rate of principal payments.

 

The yield on each of the classes of certificates that have a Pass-Through Rate equal to, limited by, or based on, the WAC Rate could (or in the case of any class of certificates with a Pass-Through Rate equal to, or based on, the WAC Rate, would) be adversely affected if the Mortgage Loans with higher Mortgage Rates prepay faster than the Mortgage Loans with lower Mortgage Rates. The Pass-Through Rates on these classes of certificates may be adversely affected by a decrease in the WAC Rate even if principal prepayments do not occur.

 

Losses and Shortfalls

 

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maximum amount distributable in respect of principal on the Offered Certificates that are Principal Balance Certificates as well as the amount of interest that would have otherwise been payable on the Offered Certificates in the absence of such reduction. In general, a Non-VRR Realized Loss (and a corresponding VRR Realized Loss) occurs when the principal balance of a Mortgage Loan is reduced without an equal distribution (based on the allocation of amounts among the Principal Balance Certificates, on the one hand, and the VRR Interest, on the other hand) to applicable Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner in reduction of the Certificate Balances of the Principal Balance Certificates and the VRR Interest Balance. Realized Losses and the corresponding VRR Realized Losses may occur in connection with a default on a Mortgage Loan, acceptance of a discounted pay-off, the liquidation of the related Mortgaged Properties, a reduction in the principal balance of a Mortgage Loan by a bankruptcy court or pursuant to a modification, a recovery by the master servicer or trustee of a Nonrecoverable Advance on a Distribution Date or the incurrence of certain unanticipated or default-related costs and expenses (such as interest on Advances, Workout Fees, Liquidation Fees and Special Servicing Fees). Any reduction of the Certificate Balances of the class or classes of certificates indicated in the table below as a result of the application of Non-VRR Realized Losses will also reduce the Notional Amount of the related certificates.

 

Interest-Only
Class of Certificates 

Class Notional Amount 

Related Class X Class(es) 

Class X-A $819,782,000   Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5, Class A-AB and Class A-S certificates
Class X-B $99,094,000 Class B and Class C certificates
Class X-D $46,330,000 Class D and Class E certificates
Class X-F $18,017,000 Class F certificates
Class X-G $10,296,000 Class G certificates
Class X-H $36,034,836 Class H certificates

 

Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner are not entitled to receive distributions of Periodic Payments when due except to the extent they are either covered by a P&I Advance or actually received. Consequently, any defaulted Periodic Payment for which no such P&I Advance is made will tend to extend the weighted average lives of the Offered Certificates that are also Principal Balance Certificates, whether or not a permitted extension of the due date of the related Mortgage Loan has been completed.

 

Losses and shortfalls on any AB Whole Loan and Prepayment Interest Shortfalls for each Distribution Date with respect to an AB Whole Loan will generally be allocated first to the related Subordinate Companion Loan and then to the related Mortgage Loan (and correspondingly to the certificates and the RR Interest to the extent not covered by the master servicer’s Compensating Interest Payment for such Distribution Date in the case of any Prepayment Interest Shortfall) and any Pari Passu Companion Loans on a pro rata basis.

 

Certain Relevant Factors Affecting Loan Payments and Defaults

 

The rate and timing of principal payments and defaults and the severity of losses on the Mortgage Loans may be affected by a number of factors, including, without limitation, the availability of credit for commercial or multifamily real estate, prevailing interest rates, the terms of the Mortgage Loans (for example, due-on-sale clauses, lockout periods or yield maintenance charges, release of property provisions, amortization terms that require balloon payments and incentives for a borrower to repay its mortgage loan by an anticipated repayment date), the demographics and relative economic vitality of the areas in which the Mortgaged Properties are located and the general supply and demand for rental properties in those areas, the quality of management of the Mortgaged Properties, the servicing of the Mortgage Loans, possible changes in tax laws and other opportunities for investment. See “Risk Factors” and “Description of the Mortgage Pool”.

 

The rate of prepayment on the pool of Mortgage Loans is likely to be affected by prevailing market interest rates for Mortgage Loans of a comparable type, term and risk level as the Mortgage Loans. When the prevailing market interest rate is below a mortgage interest rate, a borrower may have an increased incentive to refinance its Mortgage Loan. Although the Mortgage Loans contain provisions designed to mitigate the likelihood of an early loan repayment, we cannot assure you that the related borrowers will

 

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refrain from prepaying their Mortgage Loans due to the existence of these provisions, or that involuntary prepayments will not occur. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Certain Terms of the Mortgage Loans”.

 

With respect to certain Mortgage Loans, the related Mortgage Loan documents allow for the sale of individual properties and the severance of the related debt and the assumption by the transferee of such portion of the Mortgage Loan as-is allocable to the individual property acquired by that transferee, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions. In addition, with respect to certain Mortgage Loans, the related Mortgage Loan documents allow for partial releases of individual Mortgaged Properties during a lockout period or during such time as a yield maintenance charge would otherwise be payable, which could result in a prepayment of a portion of the initial principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan without payment of a yield maintenance charge or prepayment premium. Additionally, in the case of a partial release of an individual Mortgaged Property, the related release amount in many cases is greater than the allocated loan amount for the Mortgaged Property being released, which would result in a greater than proportionate paydown of the Mortgage Loan. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Certain Terms of the Mortgage Loans—Partial Releases”.

 

Depending on prevailing market interest rates, the outlook for market interest rates and economic conditions generally, some borrowers may sell Mortgaged Properties in order to realize their equity in the Mortgaged Property, to meet cash flow needs or to make other investments. In addition, some borrowers may be motivated by federal and state tax laws (which are subject to change) to sell Mortgaged Properties prior to the exhaustion of tax depreciation benefits.

 

We make no representation as to the particular factors that will affect the rate and timing of prepayments and defaults on the Mortgage Loans, as to the relative importance of those factors, as to the percentage of the principal balance of the Mortgage Loans that will be prepaid or as to which a default will have occurred as of any date or as to the overall rate of prepayment or default on the Mortgage Loans.

 

Delay in Payment of Distributions

 

Because each monthly distribution is made on each Distribution Date, which is at least 12 days after the end of the related Interest Accrual Period for the certificates, the effective yield to the holders of such certificates will be lower than the yield that would otherwise be produced by the applicable Pass-Through Rates and purchase prices (assuming the prices did not account for the delay).

 

Yield on the Certificates with Notional Amounts

 

The yield to maturity of the certificates with Notional Amounts will be highly sensitive to the rate and timing of reductions made to the Certificate Balances of the related class or classes of certificates indicated in the table below, including by reason of prepayments and principal losses on the Mortgage Loans and other factors described above.

 

Interest-Only
Class of Certificates 

Class Notional Amount 

Related Class X Class(es) 

Class X-A $819,782,000  Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5,
Class A-AB and Class A-S certificates
Class X-B $99,094,000 Class B and Class C certificates
Class X-D $46,330,000 Class D and Class E certificates
Class X-F $18,017,000 Class F certificates
Class X-G $10,296,000 Class G certificates
Class X-H $36,034,836 Class H certificates

 

Any optional termination by the holders of the Controlling Class, the special servicer, the master servicer or the holders of the Class R certificates would result in prepayment in full of the Offered Certificates and would have an adverse effect on the yield of a class of the certificates with Notional Amounts because a termination would have an effect similar to a principal prepayment in full of the Mortgage Loans and, as a result, investors in these certificates and any other Offered Certificates purchased at premium might not fully recoup their initial investment. See “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Termination; Retirement of Certificates”.

 

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Investors in the certificates with Notional Amounts should fully consider the associated risks, including the risk that an extremely rapid rate of prepayment or other liquidation of the Mortgage Loans could result in the failure of such investors to recoup fully their initial investments.

 

Weighted Average Life

 

The weighted average life of a Principal Balance Certificate refers to the average amount of time that will elapse from the date of its issuance until each dollar allocable to principal of the certificate is distributed to the related investor. The weighted average life of a Principal Balance Certificate will be influenced by, among other things, the rate at which principal on the Mortgage Loans is paid or otherwise received, which may be in the form of scheduled amortization, voluntary prepayments, Insurance and Condemnation Proceeds and Liquidation Proceeds. Distributions among the various classes of Non-VRR Certificates and the VRR Interest will be made as set forth under “Description of the Certificates—Distributions—Priority of Distributions” and “Credit Risk Retention—The VRR Interest—Priority of Distributions on the VRR Interest”.

 

Prepayments may be measured by a prepayment standard or model. The “Constant Prepayment Rate” or “CPR” model represents an assumed constant annual rate of prepayment each month, expressed as a per annum percentage of the then-scheduled principal balance of the pool of Mortgage Loans and AB Whole Loans. The “CPY” model represents an assumed CPR prepayment rate after any applicable lockout period, any applicable period in which defeasance is permitted and any applicable yield maintenance period has expired. The model used in this prospectus is the CPY model. As used in each of the following tables, the column headed “0% CPY” assumes that none of the Mortgage Loans and AB Whole Loans is prepaid before its maturity date or Anticipated Repayment Date, as the case may be. The columns headed “25% CPY”, “50% CPY”, “75% CPY” and “100% CPY” assume prepayments on the Mortgage Loans and AB Whole Loans at those levels of CPR following the expiration of any applicable lockout period, any applicable period in which defeasance is permitted and any applicable yield maintenance period (except as described below). We cannot assure you, however, that prepayments of the Mortgage Loans and AB Whole Loans will conform to any level of CPY, and we make no representation that the Mortgage Loans and AB Whole Loans will prepay at the levels of CPY shown or at any other prepayment rate.

 

The following tables indicate the percentage of the initial Certificate Balance (or, in the case of each Class of the Class A-4 and Class A-5 certificates, the percentage of the related potential maximum and minimum initial Certificate Balances, respectively) of each class of the Offered Certificates that are also Principal Balance Certificates that would be outstanding after each of the dates shown at various CPYs and the corresponding weighted average life of each class of Offered Certificates that are also Principal Balance Certificates. The tables have been prepared on the basis of the following assumptions (the “Modeling Assumptions”), among others:

 

scheduled Periodic Payments including payments due at maturity or Anticipated Repayment Date of principal and/or interest on the Mortgage Loans will be received on a timely basis and will be distributed on the 15th day (each assumed to be a business day) of the related month, beginning in December 2020;

 

the Mortgage Rate in effect for each Mortgage Loan and AB Whole Loan as of the Cut-off Date will remain in effect to the related maturity date or Anticipated Repayment Date, as the case may be, and will be adjusted, if necessary, as required pursuant to the definition of Mortgage Rate;

 

there are no delinquencies;

 

the mortgage loan sellers will not be required to repurchase any Mortgage Loan, and none of the holders of the Controlling Class (or any other Certificateholder), the RR Interest Owner, the special servicer or the master servicer will exercise its option to purchase all the Mortgage Loans and thereby cause an early termination of the issuing entity and no holder of any mezzanine debt or other indebtedness will exercise its option to purchase the related Mortgage Loan;

 

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any principal prepayments on the Mortgage Loans will be received on their respective Due Dates after the expiration of any applicable lockout period, any applicable period in which defeasance is permitted, and any applicable yield maintenance period, in each case, at the respective levels of CPY set forth in the tables (without regard to any limitations in such Mortgage Loans on partial voluntary principal prepayment);

 

any principal prepayments on the AB Whole Loans will be received on their respective Due Dates after the expiration of any applicable lockout period, any applicable period in which defeasance is permitted, and any applicable yield maintenance period, in each case, at the respective levels of CPY set forth in the tables (without regard to any limitations in such Whole Loans on partial voluntary principal prepayment) and allocated to the related Mortgage Loan pursuant to the related Co-Lender Agreement;

 

all prepayments are assumed to be voluntary prepayments and will not include, without limitation, Liquidation Proceeds, condemnation proceeds, insurance proceeds, proceeds from the purchase of a Mortgage Loan from the issuing entity or any prepayment that is accepted by the master servicer or the special servicer pursuant to a workout, settlement or loan modification;

 

no Prepayment Interest Shortfalls are incurred and no prepayment premiums or yield maintenance charges are collected;

 

the Closing Date occurs on November 30, 2020;

 

each ARD Loan prepays in full on its respective Anticipated Repayment Date;

 

the Pass-Through Rates, initial Certificate Balances and initial Notional Amounts of the respective classes of Offered Certificates are as described in this prospectus;

 

the Administrative Cost Rate is calculated on the Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans and in the same manner as interest is calculated on the Mortgage Loans;

 

no reserves, earnouts, holdbacks, insurance proceeds or condemnation proceeds are applied to prepay any related Mortgage Loan or AB Whole Loan in whole or in part;

 

no additional trust fund expenses are incurred;

 

no property releases (or yield maintenance charge or other prepayment premium or related re-amortizations) occur;

 

the optional termination is not exercised; and

 

there are no modifications or maturity date extensions in respect of the Mortgage Loans.

 

To the extent that the Mortgage Loans and AB Whole Loans have characteristics that differ from those assumed in preparing the tables set forth below, a class of Offered Certificates that is also a Principal Balance Certificate may mature earlier or later than indicated by the tables. The tables set forth below are for illustrative purposes only and it is highly unlikely that the Mortgage Loans and AB Whole Loans will actually prepay at any constant rate until maturity or that all the Mortgage Loans and AB Whole Loans will prepay at the same rate. In addition, variations in the actual prepayment experience and the balance of the Mortgage Loans and AB Whole Loans that prepay may increase or decrease the percentages of initial Certificate Balances (and weighted average lives) shown in the following tables. These variations may occur even if the average prepayment experience of the Mortgage Loans and AB Whole Loans were to equal any of the specified CPY percentages. Investors should not rely on the prepayment assumptions set forth in this prospectus and are urged to conduct their own analyses of the rates at which the Mortgage Loans and AB Whole Loans may be expected to prepay, based on their own assumptions. Furthermore, in light of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, several of the Modeling Assumptions (particularly, those regarding

 

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the timely receipt of all scheduled loan payments and the absence of any delinquencies, defaults, forbearances, loan modifications and advances) may not prove to be entirely accurate. Based on the foregoing assumptions, the following tables indicate the resulting weighted average lives of each class of Offered Certificates that is also a Principal Balance Certificate and set forth the percentage of the initial Certificate Balance of each class of Offered Certificates that is also a Principal Balance Certificate that would be outstanding after each of the dates shown at the indicated CPYs.

 

Percentages of the Initial Certificate Balance of
the Class A-1 certificates at the Respective CPYs Set Forth Below:

 

 

Prepayment Assumption (CPY)

Distribution Date

0% CPY

25% CPY

50% CPY

75% CPY

100% CPY

Closing Date 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2021 91% 91% 91% 91% 91%
November 2022 72% 72% 72% 72% 72%
November 2023 47% 47% 47% 47% 47%
November 2024 12% 12% 12% 12% 12%
November 2025 and thereafter 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Weighted Average Life (in years) 2.69 2.68 2.67 2.67 2.67
First Principal Payment Date December 2020 December 2020 December 2020 December 2020 December 2020
Last Principal Payment Date March 2025 January 2025 December 2024 December 2024 December 2024

 

Percentages of the Initial Certificate Balance of
the Class A-2 certificates at the Respective CPYs Set Forth Below:

 

 

Prepayment Assumption (CPY)

Distribution Date

0% CPY

25% CPY

50% CPY

75% CPY

100% CPY

Closing Date 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2021 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2022 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2023 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2024 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2025 37% 35% 33% 29% (1)
November 2026 and thereafter 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Weighted Average Life (in years) 4.59 4.58 4.57 4.55 4.39
First Principal Payment Date March 2025 January 2025 December 2024 December 2024 December 2024
Last Principal Payment Date December 2025 December 2025 December 2025 December 2025 December 2025

 

 

(1)In this scenario, there is less than 1% of the Initial Certificate Balance remaining.

 

Percentages of the Maximum Initial Certificate Balance ($250,000,000)(1) of
the Class A-4 certificates at the Respective CPYs Set Forth Below:

 

 

Prepayment Assumption (CPY)

Distribution Date

0% CPY

25% CPY

50% CPY

75% CPY

100% CPY

Closing Date 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2021 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2022 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2023 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2024 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2025 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2026 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2027 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2028 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2029 100%   91%   80% 63%    0%
November 2030 and thereafter    0%     0%     0%   0%    0%
Weighted Average Life (in years) 9.24 9.20 9.14 9.07 8.79
First Principal Payment Date December 2029 August 2029 August 2029 August 2029 August 2029
Last Principal Payment Date March 2030 March 2030 March 2030 March 2030 October 2029

 

 

(1)The exact initial Certificate Balance of the Class A-4 certificates is unknown and will be determined based on final pricing of that Class. The information in the chart above is based on the maximum potential initial Certificate Balance of the Class A-4 certificates, however, the actual Certificate Balance may be less than the maximum shown, in which case the Weighted Average Lives, First Principal Payment Dates and Last Principal Payment Dates may be different than those shown above.

 

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Percentages of the Minimum Initial Certificate Balance ($0)(1) of
the Class A-4 certificates at the Respective CPYs Set Forth Below:

 

 

Prepayment Assumption (CPY)

Distribution Date

0% CPY

25% CPY

50% CPY

75% CPY

100% CPY

Closing Date NAP NAP NAP NAP NAP
November 2021 NAP NAP NAP NAP NAP
November 2022 NAP NAP NAP NAP NAP
November 2023 NAP NAP NAP NAP NAP
November 2024 NAP NAP NAP NAP NAP
November 2025 NAP NAP NAP NAP NAP
November 2026 NAP NAP NAP NAP NAP
November 2027 NAP NAP NAP NAP NAP
November 2028 NAP NAP NAP NAP NAP
November 2029 NAP NAP NAP NAP NAP
November 2030 and thereafter NAP NAP NAP NAP NAP
Weighted Average Life (in years) NAP NAP NAP NAP NAP
First Principal Payment Date NAP NAP NAP NAP NAP
Last Principal Payment Date NAP NAP NAP NAP NAP

 

 

(1)The exact initial Certificate Balance of the Class A-4 certificates is unknown and will be determined based on final pricing of that Class. The information in the chart above is based on the minimum potential initial Certificate Balance of the Class A-4 certificates, which is $0, in which case the Class A-4 certificates will not be issued.

 

Percentages of the Maximum Initial Certificate Balance ($640,491,000)(1) of
the Class A-5 certificates at the Respective CPYs Set Forth Below:

 

 

Prepayment Assumption (CPY)

Distribution Date

0% CPY

25% CPY

50% CPY

75% CPY

100% CPY

Closing Date 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2021 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2022 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2023 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2024 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2025 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2026 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2027 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2028 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2029 100% 97% 92% 86% 60%
November 2030 and thereafter 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Weighted Average Life (in years) 9.66 9.62 9.57 9.50 9.26
First Principal Payment Date December 2029 August 2029 August 2029 August 2029 August 2029
Last Principal Payment Date November 2030 November 2030 November 2030 November 2030 August 2030

 

 

(1)The exact initial Certificate Balance of the Class A-5 certificates is unknown and will be determined based on final pricing of that Class. The information in the chart above is based on the maximum potential initial Certificate Balance of the Class A-5 certificates, however, the actual Certificate Balance may be less than the maximum shown, in which case the Weighted Average Lives, First Principal Payment Dates and Last Principal Payment Dates may be different than those shown above.

 

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Percentages of the Minimum Initial Certificate Balance ($390,491,000)(1) of
the Class A-5 certificates at the Respective CPYs Set Forth Below:

 

 

Prepayment Assumption (CPY)

Distribution Date

0% CPY

25% CPY

50% CPY

75% CPY

100% CPY

Closing Date 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2021 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2022 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2023 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2024 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2025 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2026 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2027 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2028 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2029 100% 100% 100% 100% 98%
November 2030 and thereafter 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Weighted Average Life (in years) 9.93 9.89 9.85 9.78 9.56
First Principal Payment Date March 2030 March 2030 March 2030 March 2030 October 2029
Last Principal Payment Date November 2030 November 2030 November 2030 November 2030 August 2030

 

 

(1)The exact initial Certificate Balance of the Class A-5 certificates is unknown and will be determined based on final pricing of that Class. The information in the chart above is based on the minimum potential initial Certificate Balance of the Class A-5 certificates, however, the actual Certificate Balance may be more than the minimum shown, in which case the Weighted Average Lives, First Principal Payment Dates and Last Principal Payment Dates may be different than those shown above.

 

Percentages of the Initial Certificate Balance of
the Class A-AB certificates at the Respective CPYs Set Forth Below:

 

 

Prepayment Assumption (CPY)

Distribution Date

0% CPY

25% CPY

50% CPY

75% CPY

100% CPY

Closing Date 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2021 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2022 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2023 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2024 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2025 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2026 77% 77% 77% 77% 77%
November 2027 52% 52% 52% 52% 52%
November 2028 27% 27% 27% 27% 27%
November 2029 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
November 2030 and thereafter 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Weighted Average Life (in years) 7.06 7.06 7.06 7.06 7.06
First Principal Payment Date December 2025 December 2025 December 2025 December 2025 December 2025
Last Principal Payment Date December 2029 December 2029 December 2029 December 2029 December 2029

 

Percentages of the Initial Certificate Balance of
the Class A-S certificates at the Respective CPYs Set Forth Below:

 

 

Prepayment Assumption (CPY)

Distribution Date

0% CPY

25% CPY

50% CPY

75% CPY

100% CPY

Closing Date 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2021 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2022 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2023 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2024 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2025 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2026 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2027 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2028 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2029 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2030 29% 0% 0% 0% 0%
November 2031 and thereafter 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Weighted Average Life (in years) 9.98 9.96 9.96 9.96 9.71
First Principal Payment Date November 2030 November 2030 November 2030 November 2030 August 2030
Last Principal Payment Date December 2030 November 2030 November 2030 November 2030 August 2030

 

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Percentages of the Initial Certificate Balance of
the Class B certificates at the Respective CPYs Set Forth Below:

 

 

Prepayment Assumption (CPY)

Distribution Date

0% CPY

25% CPY

50% CPY

75% CPY

100% CPY

Closing Date 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2021 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2022 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2023 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2024 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2025 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2026 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2027 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2028 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2029 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2030 100% 95% 28% 0% 0%
November 2031 and thereafter 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Weighted Average Life (in years) 10.04 10.04 9.98 9.96 9.71
First Principal Payment Date December 2030 November 2030 November 2030 November 2030 August 2030
Last Principal Payment Date December 2030 December 2030 December 2030 November 2030 August 2030

 

Percentages of the Initial Certificate Balance of
the Class C certificates at the Respective CPYs Set Forth Below:

 

 

Prepayment Assumption (CPY)

Distribution Date

0% CPY

25% CPY

50% CPY

75% CPY

100% CPY

Closing Date 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2021 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2022 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2023 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2024 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2025 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2026 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2027 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2028 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2029 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
November 2030 100% 100% 100% 18% 0%
November 2031 and thereafter 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Weighted Average Life (in years) 10.04 10.04 10.04 9.97 9.71
First Principal Payment Date December 2030 December 2030 December 2030 November 2030 August 2030
Last Principal Payment Date December 2030 December 2030 December 2030 December 2030 August 2030

 

Pre-Tax Yield to Maturity Tables

 

The following tables indicate the approximate pre-tax yield to maturity on a corporate bond equivalent basis on the Offered Certificates for the specified CPYs based on the assumptions set forth under “—Weighted Average Life” above. It was further assumed that the purchase price of the Offered Certificates is as specified in the tables below, expressed as a percentage of the initial Certificate Balance or Notional Amount, as applicable, plus accrued interest from November 1, 2020 to the Closing Date.

 

The yields set forth in the following tables were calculated by determining the monthly discount rates that, when applied to the assumed streams of cash flows to be paid on the applicable class of Offered Certificates, would cause the discounted present value of such assumed stream of cash flows to equal the assumed purchase price of such class, and by converting such monthly rates to semi-annual corporate bond equivalent rates. Such calculations do not take into account shortfalls in collection of interest due to prepayments (or other liquidations) of the Mortgage Loans and AB Whole Loans or the interest rates at which investors may be able to reinvest funds received by them as distributions on the applicable class of certificates (and, accordingly, do not purport to reflect the return on any investment in the applicable class of Offered Certificates when such reinvestment rates are considered).

 

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Loans will prepay in accordance with the above assumptions at any of the rates shown in the tables or at any other particular rate, that the cash flows on the applicable class of Offered Certificates will correspond to the cash flows shown in this prospectus or that the aggregate purchase price of such class of Offered Certificates will be as assumed. In addition, it is unlikely that the Mortgage Loans and AB Whole Loans will prepay in accordance with the above assumptions at any of the specified CPYs until maturity or that all the Mortgage Loans and AB Whole Loans will so prepay at the same rate. Timing of changes in the rate of prepayments may significantly affect the actual yield to maturity to investors, even if the average rate of principal prepayments is consistent with the expectations of investors. Investors must make their own decisions as to the appropriate prepayment assumption to be used in deciding whether to purchase any class of Offered Certificates. Furthermore, in light of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, several of the Modeling Assumptions (particularly, those regarding the timely receipt of all scheduled loan payments and the absence of any delinquencies, defaults, forbearances, loan modifications and advances) may not prove to be entirely accurate.

 

For purposes of this prospectus, prepayment assumptions with respect to the Mortgage Loans are presented in terms of the CPY model described under “—Weighted Average Life” above.

 

Pre-Tax Yield to Maturity (CBE) for the Class A-1 certificates
at the Respective CPYs Set Forth Below:

 

 

Prepayment Assumption (CPY)

Assumed Price (% of Initial Certificate Balance of Class A-1 certificates) 

0% CPY

25% CPY

50% CPY

75% CPY

100% CPY

           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           

Pre-Tax Yield to Maturity (CBE) for the Class A-2 certificates
at the Respective CPYs Set Forth Below:

 

 

Prepayment Assumption (CPY)

Assumed Price (% of Initial Certificate Balance of Class A-2 certificates) 

0% CPY

25% CPY

50% CPY

75% CPY

100% CPY

           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
                     

 

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Pre-Tax Yield to Maturity (CBE) for the Class A-4 certificates
at the Respective CPYs Set Forth Below:

 

 

Prepayment Assumption (CPY)

Assumed Price (% of Initial Certificate Balance of Class A-4 certificates) 

0% CPY

25% CPY

50% CPY

75% CPY

100% CPY

           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           

Pre-Tax Yield to Maturity (CBE) for the Class A-5 certificates
at the Respective CPYs Set Forth Below:

 

 

Prepayment Assumption (CPY)

Assumed Price (% of Initial Certificate Balance of Class A-5 certificates) 

0% CPY

25% CPY

50% CPY

75% CPY

100% CPY

           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           

Pre-Tax Yield to Maturity (CBE) for the Class A-AB certificates
at the Respective CPYs Set Forth Below:

 

 

Prepayment Assumption (CPY)

Assumed Price (% of Initial Certificate Balance of Class A-AB certificates) 

0% CPY

25% CPY

50% CPY

75% CPY

100% CPY

           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           

 

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Pre-Tax Yield to Maturity (CBE) for the Class X-A certificates
at the Respective CPYs Set Forth Below:

 

 

Prepayment Assumption (CPY)

Assumed Price (% of Initial Notional Amount of Class X-A certificates) 

0% CPY

25% CPY

50% CPY

75% CPY

100% CPY

           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           

Pre-Tax Yield to Maturity (CBE) for the Class X-B certificates
at the Respective CPYs Set Forth Below:

 

 

Prepayment Assumption (CPY)

Assumed Price (% of Initial Notional Amount of Class X-B certificates) 

0% CPY

25% CPY

50% CPY

75% CPY

100% CPY

           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           

Pre-Tax Yield to Maturity (CBE) for the Class A-S certificates
at the Respective CPYs Set Forth Below:

 

 

Prepayment Assumption (CPY)

Assumed Price (% of Initial Certificate Balance of Class A-S certificates) 

0% CPY

25% CPY

50% CPY

75% CPY

100% CPY

           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           

 

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Pre-Tax Yield to Maturity (CBE) for the Class B certificates
at the Respective CPYs Set Forth Below:

 

 

Prepayment Assumption (CPY)

Assumed Price (% of Initial Certificate Balance of Class B certificates) 

0% CPY

25% CPY

50% CPY

75% CPY

100% CPY

           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           

Pre-Tax Yield to Maturity (CBE) for the Class C certificates
at the Respective CPYs Set Forth Below:

 

 

Prepayment Assumption (CPY)

Assumed Price (% of Initial Certificate Balance of Class C certificates) 

0% CPY

25% CPY

50% CPY

75% CPY

100% CPY

           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           

 

Material Federal Income Tax Considerations

 

General

 

The following is a general discussion of the anticipated material federal income tax consequences of the purchase, ownership and disposition of the certificates. The discussion below does not purport to address all federal income tax consequences that may be applicable to particular categories of investors (such as banks, insurance companies, securities dealers, foreign persons, investors whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar, and investors that hold the certificates as part of a “straddle” or “conversion transaction”), some of which may be subject to special rules. The authorities on which this discussion is based are subject to change or differing interpretations, and any such change or interpretation could apply retroactively. This discussion reflects the applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), as well as regulations (the “REMIC Regulations”) promulgated by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS. Investors are encouraged to consult their tax advisors in determining the federal, state, local or any other tax consequences to them of the purchase, ownership and disposition of the certificates.

 

Two separate real estate mortgage investment conduit (“REMIC”) elections will be made with respect to designated portions of the issuing entity (the “Lower-Tier REMIC” and the “Upper-Tier REMIC”, and, together, the “Trust REMICs”). The Lower-Tier REMIC will hold the Mortgage Loans and certain other assets (excluding Excess Interest for the ARD Loans) and will issue (i) certain classes of regular interests (the “Lower-Tier Regular Interests”) to the Upper-Tier REMIC and (ii) an uncertificated interest represented by the Class R certificates as the sole class of “residual interests” in the Lower-Tier REMIC.

 

The Upper-Tier REMIC will hold the Lower-Tier Regular Interests and will issue (i) the Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-4, Class A-5, Class A-AB, Class X-A, Class X-B, Class X-D, Class X-F, Class X-G,

 

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Class X-H, Class A-S, Class B, Class C, Class D, Class E, Class F, Class G, Class H and Class RR certificates and the RR Interest (exclusive of Excess Interest) (collectively, the “Regular Interests”), each of which represents a regular interest in the Upper-Tier REMIC and (ii) an uncertificated interest represented by the Class R certificates as the sole class of “residual interests” in the Upper-Tier REMIC.

 

Qualification as a REMIC requires ongoing compliance with certain conditions. Assuming (i) the making of appropriate elections, (ii) compliance with the PSA and each Co-Lender Agreement, (iii) compliance with the provisions of each Non-Serviced PSA and any amendments thereto and the continued qualification of the REMICs formed under each Non-Serviced PSA and (iv) compliance with any changes in the law, including any amendments to the Code or applicable Treasury regulations thereunder, in the opinion of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, special tax counsel to the depositor, (a) each Trust REMIC will qualify as a REMIC on the Closing Date and thereafter, (b) each of the Lower-Tier Regular Interests will constitute a “regular interest” in the Lower-Tier REMIC, (c) each class of Regular Interests will constitute a “regular interest” in the Upper-Tier REMIC and (d) the Class R certificates will evidence the sole class of “residual interests” in each Trust REMIC.

 

In addition, in the opinion of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, special tax counsel to the depositor, (1) the portion of the issuing entity consisting of (i) the Excess Interest and the Excess Interest Distribution Account, and (ii) the uncertificated regular interests in the Upper-Tier REMIC corresponding to the VRR Interest and distributions thereon, will be treated as a grantor trust (the “Grantor Trust”) for federal income tax purposes under subpart E, part I of subchapter J of the Code, (2) the Class S certificates and the VRR Interest will represent undivided beneficial interests in the related portions of the Excess Interest and the Excess Interest Distribution Account and (3) the VRR Interest will represent beneficial ownership of the uncertificated regular interests in the Upper-Tier REMIC corresponding to the VRR interest and distributions thereon.

 

Qualification as a REMIC

 

In order for each Trust REMIC to qualify as a REMIC, there must be ongoing compliance on the part of such Trust REMIC with the requirements set forth in the Code. Each Trust REMIC must fulfill an asset test, which requires that no more than a de minimis portion of the assets of such Trust REMIC, as of the close of the third calendar month beginning after the Closing Date (which for purposes of this discussion is the date of the issuance of the Regular Interests, the “Startup Day”) and at all times thereafter, may consist of assets other than “qualified mortgages” and “permitted investments”. The REMIC Regulations provide a safe harbor pursuant to which the de minimis requirements will be met if at all times the aggregate adjusted basis of the nonqualified assets is less than 1% of the aggregate adjusted basis of all such Trust REMIC’s assets. Each Trust REMIC also must provide “reasonable arrangements” to prevent its residual interest from being held by “disqualified organizations” or their agents and must furnish applicable tax information to transferors or agents that violate this restriction. The PSA will provide that no legal or beneficial interest in the Class R certificates may be transferred or registered unless certain conditions, designed to prevent violation of this restriction, are met. It is expected that each Trust REMIC will qualify as a REMIC at all times that any of the Regular Interests are outstanding.

 

A qualified mortgage is any obligation that is principally secured by an interest in real property and that is either transferred to a REMIC on the Startup Day or is purchased by a REMIC within a three (3) month period thereafter pursuant to a fixed price contract in effect on the Startup Day. Qualified mortgages include (i) whole mortgage loans or split note interests in such mortgage loans, such as the Mortgage Loans; provided that, in general, (a) the fair market value of the real property security (including buildings and structural components of the real property security and reduced by (1) the amount of any lien on the real property security that is senior to the Mortgage Loan and (2) a proportionate amount of any lien on the real property security that is in parity with the Mortgage Loan) is at least 80% of the aggregate principal balance of such Mortgage Loan either at origination or as of the Startup Day (a loan-to-value ratio of not more than 125% with respect to the real property security) or (b) substantially all the proceeds of the Mortgage Loan or the underlying mortgages were used to acquire, improve or protect an interest in real property that, at the date of origination, was the only security for the Mortgage Loan, and (ii) regular interests in another REMIC, such as the Lower-Tier Regular Interests that will be held by the Upper-Tier REMIC. If a Mortgage Loan was

 

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not in fact principally secured by real property or is otherwise not a qualified mortgage, it must be disposed of within 90 days of discovery of such defect, or otherwise ceases to be a qualified mortgage after such 90-day period.

 

Permitted investments include “cash flow investments”, “qualified reserve assets” and “foreclosure property”. A cash flow investment is an investment, earning a return in the nature of interest, of amounts received on or with respect to qualified mortgages for a temporary period, not exceeding 13 months, until the next scheduled distribution to holders of interests in the REMIC. A qualified reserve asset is any intangible property held for investment that is part of any reasonably required reserve maintained by the REMIC to provide for payments of expenses of the REMIC or amounts due on its regular or residual interests in the event of defaults (including delinquencies) on the qualified mortgages, lower than expected reinvestment returns, Prepayment Interest Shortfalls and certain other contingencies. The Trust REMICs will not hold any qualified reserve assets. Foreclosure property is real property acquired by a REMIC in connection with the default or imminent default of a qualified mortgage and maintained by the REMIC in compliance with applicable rules and personal property that is incidental to such real property; provided that the mortgage loan sellers had no knowledge or reason to know, as of the Startup Day, that such a default had occurred or would occur. Foreclosure property may generally not be held after the close of the third calendar year beginning after the date the issuing entity acquires such property, with one extension that may be granted by the IRS.

 

A mortgage loan held by a REMIC will fail to be a qualified mortgage if it is “significantly modified” unless default is “reasonably foreseeable” or where the servicer believes there is a “significant risk of default” upon maturity of the mortgage loan or at an earlier date, and that by making such modification the risk of default is substantially reduced. A mortgage loan held by a REMIC will not be considered to have been “significantly modified” following the release of the lien on a portion of the real property collateral if (a) the release is pursuant to a defeasance permitted under the mortgage loan documents that occurs more than two years after the startup day of the REMIC or (b) following the release the loan-to-value ratio for the mortgage loan is not more than 125% with respect to the real property security. Furthermore, if the release is not pursuant to a defeasance and following the release the loan-to-value ratio for the mortgage loan is greater than 125%, the mortgage loan will continue to be a qualified mortgage if the release is part of a “qualified paydown transaction” in accordance with Revenue Procedure 2010-30.

 

In addition to the foregoing requirements, the various interests in a REMIC also must meet certain requirements. All of the interests in a REMIC must be either of the following: (i) one or more classes of regular interests or (ii) a single class of residual interests on which distributions, if any, are made pro rata. A regular interest is an interest in a REMIC that is issued on the Startup Day with fixed terms, is designated as a regular interest, and unconditionally entitles the holder to receive a specified principal amount (or other similar amount), and provides that interest payments (or other similar amounts), if any, at or before maturity either are payable based on a fixed rate or a qualified variable rate, or consist of a specified, nonvarying portion of the interest payments on the qualified mortgages. The rate on the specified portion may be a fixed rate, a variable rate, or the difference between one fixed or qualified variable rate and another fixed or qualified variable rate. The specified principal amount of a regular interest that provides for interest payments consisting of a specified, nonvarying portion of interest payments on qualified mortgages may be zero. An interest in a REMIC may be treated as a regular interest even if payments of principal with respect to such interest are subordinated to payments on other regular interests or the residual interest in the REMIC, and are dependent on the absence of defaults or delinquencies on qualified mortgages or permitted investments, lower than reasonably expected returns on permitted investments, expenses incurred by the REMIC or Prepayment Interest Shortfalls. A residual interest is an interest in a REMIC other than a regular interest that is issued on the Startup Day that is designated as a residual interest. Accordingly, each of the Lower-Tier Regular Interests will constitute a class of regular interests in the Lower-Tier REMIC, each class of the Regular Interests will constitute a class of regular interests in the Upper-Tier REMIC, and the Class R certificates will represent the sole class of residual interests in each Trust REMIC.

 

If an entity fails to comply with one or more of the ongoing requirements of the Code for status as a REMIC during any taxable year, the Code provides that the entity or applicable portion of it will not be

 

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treated as a REMIC for such year and thereafter. In this event, any entity with debt obligations with two or more maturities, such as the Trust REMICs, may be treated as a separate association taxable as a corporation under Treasury regulations, and the certificates may be treated as equity interests in such an association. The Code, however, authorizes the Treasury Department to issue regulations that address situations where failure to meet one or more of the requirements for REMIC status occurs inadvertently and in good faith. Investors should be aware, however, that the Conference Committee Report to the Tax Reform Act of 1986 (the “1986 Act”) indicates that the relief may be accompanied by sanctions, such as the imposition of a corporate tax on all or a portion of a REMIC’s income for the period of time in which the requirements for REMIC status are not satisfied.

 

Status of Offered Certificates

 

Offered Certificates held by a real estate investment trust will constitute “real estate assets” within the meaning of Code Section 856(c)(5)(B), and interest (including original issue discount) on the Offered Certificates will be considered “interest on obligations secured by mortgages on real property or on interests in real property” within the meaning of Code Section 856(c)(3)(B) in the same proportion that, for both purposes, the assets of the issuing entity would be so treated. For purposes of Code Section 856(c)(5)(B), payments of principal and interest on the Mortgage Loans that are reinvested pending distribution to holders of Regular Interests qualify for such treatment. Offered Certificates held by a domestic building and loan association will be treated as “loans . . . secured by an interest in real property which is . . . residential real property” within the meaning of Code Section 7701(a)(19)(C)(v) or as other assets described in Code Section 7701(a)(19)(C) only to the extent the applicable loans are secured by residential real property. As of the Cut-off Date, two (2) of the Mortgaged Properties (12.5%) securing two (2) Mortgage Loans are, in whole or in part, multifamily properties or mixed use properties with a multifamily component. If at all times 95% or more of the assets of the issuing entity qualify for each of the foregoing treatments, the Offered Certificates will qualify for the corresponding status in their entirety. For the purposes of the foregoing determinations, the Trust REMICs will be treated as a single REMIC. In addition, the Mortgage Loans that have been defeased with government securities will not qualify for such treatment. Offered Certificates will be “qualified mortgages” within the meaning of Code Section 860G(a)(3) for another REMIC. Moreover, Offered Certificates held by certain financial institutions will constitute an “evidence of indebtedness” within the meaning of Code Section 582(c)(1).

 

Taxation of Regular Interests

 

General

 

Each class of Regular Interests represents a regular interest in the Upper-Tier REMIC. The Regular Interests will represent newly originated debt instruments for federal income tax purposes. In general, interest, original issue discount and market discount on a Regular Interest will be treated as ordinary income to the holder of a Regular Interest (a “Regular Interestholder”), and principal payments on a Regular Interest will be treated as a return of capital to the extent of the Regular Interestholder’s basis in the Regular Interest. Regular Interestholders must use the accrual method of accounting with regard to the Regular Interests, regardless of the method of accounting otherwise used by such Regular Interestholders.

 

Original Issue Discount

 

Holders of Regular Interests issued with original issue discount generally must include original issue discount in ordinary income for federal income tax purposes as it accrues in accordance with the constant yield method, which takes into account the compounding of interest, in advance of receipt of the cash attributable to such income. The following discussion is based in part on temporary and final Treasury regulations (the “OID Regulations”) under Code Sections 1271 through 1273 and 1275 and in part on the provisions of the 1986 Act. Regular Interestholders should be aware, however, that the OID Regulations do not adequately address certain issues relevant to prepayable securities, such as the Regular Interests. To the extent such issues are not addressed in the OID Regulations, the certificate administrator will apply the methodology described in the Conference Committee Report to the 1986 Act. No assurance can be provided that the IRS will not take a different position as to those matters not currently addressed by the

 

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OID Regulations. Moreover, the OID Regulations include an anti-abuse rule allowing the IRS to apply or depart from the OID Regulations if necessary or appropriate to ensure a reasonable tax result in light of the applicable statutory provisions. A tax result will not be considered unreasonable under the anti-abuse rule, however, in the absence of a substantial effect on the present value of a taxpayer’s tax liability. Investors are advised to consult their own tax advisors as to the discussion in this prospectus and the appropriate method for reporting interest and original issue discount with respect to the Regular Interests.

 

Each Regular Interest will be treated as a single installment obligation for purposes of determining the original issue discount includible in a Regular Interestholder’s income. The total amount of original issue discount on a Regular Interest is the excess of the “stated redemption price at maturity” of the Regular Interest over its “issue price”. The issue price of a class of Regular Interests is the first price at which a substantial amount of Regular Interests of such class is sold to investors (excluding bond houses, brokers and underwriters). Although unclear under the OID Regulations, the certificate administrator will treat the issue price of Regular Interests for which there is no substantial sale as of the issue date as the fair market value of such Regular Interests as of the issue date. The issue price of the Regular Interests also includes the amount paid by an initial Regular Interestholder for accrued interest that relates to a period prior to the issue date of such class of Regular Interests. The stated redemption price at maturity of a Regular Interest is the sum of all payments provided by the debt instrument other than any qualified stated interest payments. Under the OID Regulations, qualified stated interest generally means interest payable at a single fixed rate or a qualified variable rate; provided that such interest payments are unconditionally payable at intervals of one year or less during the entire term of the obligation. Because there is no penalty or default remedy in the case of nonpayment of interest with respect to a Regular Interest, it is possible that no interest on any class of Regular Interests will be treated as qualified stated interest. However, because the Mortgage Loans provide for remedies in the event of default, the certificate administrator will treat all payments of stated interest on the Regular Interests (other than the Class X Certificates) as qualified stated interest (other than accrued interest distributed on the first Distribution Date for the number of days that exceed the interval between the Closing Date and the first Distribution Date). Based upon the anticipated issue price of each such class and a stated redemption price equal to the par amount of each such class (plus such excess interest accrued thereon), it is anticipated that the Class [__] certificates will be issued with original issue discount for federal income tax purposes.

 

It is anticipated that the certificate administrator will treat each class of Class X Certificates as having no qualified stated interest. Accordingly, such classes will be considered to be issued with original issue discount in an amount equal to the excess of all distributions of interest expected to be received on such classes over their respective issue prices (including interest accrued prior to the Closing Date). Any “negative” amounts of original issue discount on such classes attributable to rapid prepayments with respect to the Mortgage Loans will not be deductible currently. The holder of a Class X Certificate may be entitled to a deduction for a loss, which may be a capital loss, to the extent it becomes certain that such holder will not recover a portion of its basis in such class, assuming no further prepayments.

 

Under a de minimis rule, original issue discount on a Regular Interest will be considered to be zero if such original issue discount is less than 0.25% of the stated redemption price at maturity of the Regular Interest multiplied by the weighted average maturity of the Regular Interest. For this purpose, the weighted average maturity of the Regular Interest is computed as the sum of the amounts determined by multiplying the number of full years (i.e., rounding down partial years) from the issue date until each distribution in reduction of stated redemption price at maturity is scheduled to be made by a fraction, the numerator of which is the amount of each distribution included in the stated redemption price at maturity of the Regular Interest and the denominator of which is the stated redemption price at maturity of the Regular Interest. The Conference Committee Report to the 1986 Act provides that the schedule of such distributions should be determined in accordance with the assumed rate of prepayment on the Mortgage Loans used in pricing the transaction, i.e., the assumption that subsequent to the date of any determination the mortgage loans will prepay at a rate equal to a CPR of 0%; provided that it is assumed that each ARD Loan prepays on its respective Anticipated Repayment Date (the “Prepayment Assumption”). See “Yield, Prepayment and Maturity Considerations—Weighted Average Life”. Holders generally must report de minimis original issue discount pro rata as principal payments are received, and such income will be capital gain if the Regular Interest is held as a capital asset. Under the OID Regulations, however, Regular Interestholders may elect

 

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to accrue all de minimis original issue discount, as well as market discount and premium, under the constant yield method. See “—Election To Treat All Interest Under the Constant Yield Method” below. It is anticipated that the Class [__] certificates will be issued with de minimis original issue discount for federal income tax purposes.

 

A holder of a Regular Interest issued with original issue discount generally must include in gross income for any taxable year the sum of the “daily portions”, as defined below, of the original issue discount on the Regular Interest accrued during an accrual period for each day on which it holds the Regular Interest, including the date of purchase but excluding the date of disposition. With respect to each such Regular Interest, a calculation will be made of the original issue discount that accrues during each successive full accrual period that ends on the day prior to each Distribution Date with respect to the Regular Interests, assuming that prepayments and extensions with respect to the Mortgage Loans will be made in accordance with the Prepayment Assumption. The original issue discount accruing in a full accrual period will be the excess, if any, of (i) the sum of (a) the present value of all of the remaining distributions to be made on the Regular Interest as of the end of that accrual period and (b) the distributions made on the Regular Interest during the accrual period that are included in the Regular Interest’s stated redemption price at maturity, over (ii) the adjusted issue price of the Regular Interest at the beginning of the accrual period. The present value of the remaining distributions referred to in the preceding sentence is calculated based on (i) the yield to maturity of the Regular Interest as of the Startup Day, (ii) events (including actual prepayments) that have occurred prior to the end of the accrual period, and (iii) the assumption that the remaining payments will be made in accordance with the original Prepayment Assumption. For these purposes, the adjusted issue price of a Regular Interest at the beginning of any accrual period equals the issue price of the Regular Interest, increased by the aggregate amount of original issue discount with respect to the Regular Interest that accrued in all prior accrual periods and reduced by the amount of distributions included in the Regular Interest’s stated redemption price at maturity that were made on the Regular Interest that were attributable to such prior periods. The original issue discount accruing during any accrual period (as determined in this paragraph) will then be divided by the number of days in the period to determine the daily portion of original issue discount for each day in the period.

 

Under the method described above, the daily portions of original issue discount required to be included as ordinary income by a Regular Interestholder (other than a holder of a Class X Certificate) generally will increase to take into account prepayments on the Regular Interests as a result of prepayments on the Mortgage Loans that exceed the Prepayment Assumption, and generally will decrease (but not below zero for any period) if the prepayments are slower than the Prepayment Assumption. Due to the unique nature of interest-only certificates, the preceding sentence may not apply in the case of the Class X Certificates.

 

Acquisition Premium

 

A purchaser of a Regular Interest at a price greater than its adjusted issue price and less than its remaining stated redemption price at maturity will be required to include in gross income the daily portions of the original issue discount on the Regular Interest reduced pro rata by a fraction, the numerator of which is the excess of its purchase price over such adjusted issue price and the denominator of which is the excess of the remaining stated redemption price at maturity over the adjusted issue price. Alternatively, such a purchaser may elect to treat all such acquisition premium under the constant yield method, as described under the heading “—Election To Treat All Interest Under the Constant Yield Method” below.

 

Market Discount

 

A purchaser of a Regular Interest also may be subject to the market discount rules of Code Sections 1276 through 1278. Under these Code sections and the principles applied by the OID Regulations in the context of original issue discount, “market discount” is the amount by which the purchaser’s original basis in the Regular Interest (i) is exceeded by the remaining outstanding principal payments and non-qualified stated interest payments due on the Regular Interest, or (ii) in the case of a Regular Interest having original issue discount, is exceeded by the adjusted issue price of such Regular Interest at the time of purchase. Such purchaser generally will be required to recognize ordinary income to the extent of accrued market discount on such Regular Interest as distributions includible in its stated redemption price at maturity are

 

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received, in an amount not exceeding any such distribution. Such market discount would accrue in a manner to be provided in Treasury regulations and should take into account the Prepayment Assumption. The Conference Committee Report to the 1986 Act provides that until such regulations are issued, such market discount would accrue, at the election of the holder, either (i) on the basis of a constant interest rate or (ii) in the ratio of interest accrued for the relevant period to the sum of the interest accrued for such period plus the remaining interest after the end of such period, or, in the case of classes issued with original issue discount, in the ratio of original issue discount accrued for the relevant period to the sum of the original issue discount accrued for such period plus the remaining original issue discount after the end of such period. Such purchaser also generally will be required to treat a portion of any gain on a sale or exchange of the Regular Interest as ordinary income to the extent of the market discount accrued to the date of disposition under one of the foregoing methods, less any accrued market discount previously reported as ordinary income as partial distributions in reduction of the stated redemption price at maturity were received. Such purchaser will be required to defer deduction of a portion of the excess of the interest paid or accrued on indebtedness incurred to purchase or carry the Regular Interest over the interest (including original issue discount) distributable on the Regular Interest. The deferred portion of such interest expense in any taxable year generally will not exceed the accrued market discount on the Regular Interest for such year. Any such deferred interest expense is, in general, allowed as a deduction not later than the year in which the related market discount income is recognized or the Regular Interest is disposed of. As an alternative to the inclusion of market discount in income on the foregoing basis, the Regular Interestholder may elect to include market discount in income currently as it accrues, in which case the interest deferral rule will apply. The election, if made, will apply to all market discount instruments acquired by such Regular Interestholder as of the first day of the taxable year for which the election is made and to all market discount instruments acquired thereafter. It is irrevocable except with the approval of the IRS. See “—Election To Treat All Interest Under the Constant Yield Method” below regarding making the election under Code Section 1276 and an alternative manner in which such election may be deemed to be made.

 

Market discount with respect to a Regular Interest will be considered to be zero if such market discount is less than 0.25% of the remaining stated redemption price at maturity of such Regular Interest multiplied by the weighted average maturity of the Regular Interest remaining after the date of purchase. For this purpose, the weighted average maturity is determined by multiplying the number of full years (i.e., rounding down partial years) from the issue date until each distribution in reduction of stated redemption price at maturity is scheduled to be made by a fraction, the numerator of which is the amount of each such distribution included in the stated redemption price at maturity of the Regular Interest and the denominator of which is the total stated redemption price at maturity of the Regular Interest. It appears that de minimis market discount would be reported pro rata as principal payments are received. Treasury regulations implementing the market discount rules have not yet been proposed, and investors should therefore consult their own tax advisors regarding the application of these rules as well as the advisability of making any of the elections with respect to such rules. Investors should also consult Revenue Procedure 92-67 concerning the elections to include market discount in income currently and to accrue market discount on the basis of the constant yield method.

 

Premium

 

A Regular Interest purchased upon initial issuance or in the secondary market at a cost greater than its remaining stated redemption price at maturity generally is considered to be purchased at a premium. If the Regular Interestholder holds such Regular Interest as a “capital asset” within the meaning of Code Section 1221, the Regular Interestholder may elect under Code Section 171 to amortize such premium under the constant yield method. The election, if made, will apply to all market discount instruments acquired by such Regular Interestholder as of the first day of the taxable year for which the election is made and to all market discount instruments acquired thereafter. It is irrevocable except with the approval of the IRS. See “—Election To Treat All Interest Under the Constant Yield Method” below regarding making the election under Code Section 171 and an alternative manner in which the Code Section 171 election may be deemed to be made. Final Treasury regulations under Code Section 171 do not, by their terms, apply to prepayable obligations such as the Regular Interests. The Conference Committee Report to the 1986 Act indicates a Congressional intent that the same rules that will apply to the accrual of market discount on installment obligations will also apply to amortizing bond premium under Code Section 171 on installment obligations

 

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such as the Regular Interests, although it is unclear whether the alternatives to the constant interest method described above under “—Market Discount” are available. Amortizable bond premium will be treated as an offset to interest income on a Regular Interest rather than as a separate deduction item. It is anticipated that the Class [__] certificates will be issued at a premium for federal income tax purposes.

 

Election To Treat All Interest Under the Constant Yield Method

 

A holder of a debt instrument such as a Regular Interest may elect to treat all interest that accrues on the instrument using the constant yield method, with none of the interest being treated as qualified stated interest. For purposes of applying the constant yield method to a debt instrument subject to such an election, (i) “interest” includes stated interest, original issue discount, de minimis original issue discount, market discount and de minimis market discount, as adjusted by any amortizable bond premium or acquisition premium and (ii) the debt instrument is treated as if the instrument were issued on the holder’s acquisition date in the amount of the holder’s adjusted basis immediately after acquisition. It is unclear whether, for this purpose, the initial Prepayment Assumption would continue to apply or if a new prepayment assumption as of the date of the holder’s acquisition would apply. A holder generally may make such an election on an instrument by instrument basis or for a class or group of debt instruments. However, if the holder makes such an election with respect to a debt instrument with amortizable bond premium or with market discount, the holder is deemed to have made elections to amortize bond premium or to report market discount income currently as it accrues under the constant yield method, respectively, for all taxable premium bonds held or acquired or market discount bonds acquired by the holder on the first day of the year of the election or thereafter. The election is made on the holder’s federal income tax return for the year in which the debt instrument is acquired and is irrevocable except with the approval of the IRS. Investors are encouraged to consult their tax advisors regarding the advisability of making such an election.

 

Treatment of Losses

 

Holders of the Regular Interests will be required to report income with respect to the Regular Interests on the accrual method of accounting, without giving effect to delays or reductions in distributions attributable to defaults or delinquencies on the Mortgage Loans, except to the extent it can be established that such losses are uncollectible. Accordingly, a Regular Interestholder may have income, or may incur a diminution in cash flow as a result of a default or delinquency, but may not be able to take a deduction (subject to the discussion below) for the corresponding loss until a subsequent taxable year. In this regard, investors are cautioned that while they generally may cease to accrue interest income if it reasonably appears that the interest will be uncollectible, the IRS may take the position that original issue discount must continue to be accrued in spite of its uncollectibility until the debt instrument is disposed of in a taxable transaction or becomes worthless in accordance with the rules of Code Section 166. The following discussion does not apply to holders of interest-only Regular Interests. Under Code Section 166, it appears that the holders of Regular Interests that are corporations or that otherwise hold the Regular Interests in connection with a trade or business should in general be allowed to deduct as an ordinary loss any such loss sustained (and not previously deducted) during the taxable year on account of any such Regular Interests becoming wholly or partially worthless, and that, in general, the Regular Interestholders that are not corporations and do not hold the Regular Interests in connection with a trade or business will be allowed to deduct as a short term capital loss any loss with respect to principal sustained during the taxable year on account of such Regular Interests becoming wholly worthless. Although the matter is not free from doubt, such non-corporate holders of Regular Interests should be allowed a bad debt deduction at such time as the principal balance of any class of such Regular Interests is reduced to reflect losses on the Mortgage Loans below such holder’s basis in the Regular Interests. The IRS, however, could take the position that non-corporate holders will be allowed a bad debt deduction to reflect such losses only after the classes of Regular Interests have been otherwise retired. The IRS could also assert that losses on a class of Regular Interests are deductible based on some other method that may defer such deductions for all holders, such as reducing future cash flow for purposes of computing original issue discount. This may have the effect of creating “negative” original issue discount that, with the possible exception of the method discussed in the following sentence, would be deductible only against future positive original issue discount or otherwise upon termination of the applicable class. Although not free from doubt, a holder of Regular Interests with negative original issue discount may be entitled to deduct a loss to the extent that its remaining basis would

 

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exceed the maximum amount of future payments to which such holder was entitled, assuming no further prepayments. No bad debt losses will be allowed with respect to the Class X Certificates. Regular Interestholders are urged to consult their own tax advisors regarding the appropriate timing, amount and character of any loss sustained with respect to such Regular Interests. Special loss rules are applicable to banks and thrift institutions, including rules regarding reserves for bad debts. Such taxpayers are advised to consult their tax advisors regarding the treatment of losses on the Regular Interests.

 

Yield Maintenance Charges and Prepayment Premiums

 

Yield maintenance charges and prepayment premiums actually collected on the Mortgage Loans will be distributed to the certificates as described in “Description of the Certificates—Allocation of Yield Maintenance Charges and Prepayment Premiums”. It is not entirely clear under the Code when the amount of prepayment premiums or yield maintenance charges so allocated should be taxed to the holder of an Offered Certificate, but it is not expected, for federal income tax reporting purposes, that prepayment premiums and yield maintenance charges will be treated as giving rise to any income to the holder of an Offered Certificate prior to the master servicer’s actual receipt of a prepayment premium or yield maintenance charge. Prepayment premiums and yield maintenance charges, if any, may be treated as paid upon the retirement or partial retirement of a certificate. The IRS may disagree with these positions. Certificateholders should consult their own tax advisors concerning the treatment of prepayment premiums and yield maintenance charges.

 

Sale or Exchange of Regular Interests

 

If a Regular Interestholder sells or exchanges a Regular Interest, such Regular Interestholder will recognize gain or loss equal to the difference, if any, between the amount received and its adjusted basis in the Regular Interest. The adjusted basis of a Regular Interest generally will equal the cost of the Regular Interest to the seller, increased by any original issue discount, market discount or other amounts previously included in the seller’s gross income with respect to the Regular Interest and reduced by amounts included in the stated redemption price at maturity of the Regular Interest that were previously received by the seller, by any amortized premium, and by any deductible losses on the Regular Interest.

 

Except as described above with respect to market discount, and except as provided in this paragraph, any gain or loss on the sale or exchange of a Regular Interest realized by an investor that holds the Regular Interest as a capital asset will be capital gain or loss and will be long term or short term depending on whether the Regular Interest has been held for the long term capital gain holding period (more than one year). Such gain will be treated as ordinary income: (i) if the Regular Interest is held as part of a “conversion transaction” as defined in Code Section 1258(c), up to the amount of interest that would have accrued on the Regular Interestholder’s net investment in the conversion transaction at 120% of the appropriate applicable federal rate under Code Section 1274(d) in effect at the time the taxpayer entered into the transaction minus any amount previously treated as ordinary income with respect to any prior disposition of property that was held as part of such transaction; (ii) in the case of a non-corporate taxpayer, to the extent such taxpayer has made an election under Code Section 163(d)(4) to have net capital gains taxed as investment income at ordinary income rates; or (iii) to the extent that such gain does not exceed the excess, if any, of (a) the amount that would have been includible in the gross income of the Regular Interestholder if his yield on such Regular Interest were 110% of the applicable federal rate as of the date of purchase, over (b) the amount of income actually includible in the gross income of such Regular Interestholder with respect to the Regular Interest. In addition, gain or loss recognized from the sale or exchange of a Regular Interest by certain banks or thrift institutions will be treated as ordinary income or loss pursuant to Code Section 582(c). Long-term capital gains of certain non-corporate taxpayers generally are subject to a lower maximum tax rate than ordinary income of such taxpayers for property held for more than one year. The maximum tax rate for corporations is the same with respect to both ordinary income and capital gains.

 

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Taxes That May Be Imposed on a REMIC

 

Prohibited Transactions

 

Income from certain transactions by each Trust REMIC, called prohibited transactions, will not be part of the calculation of income or loss includible in the federal income tax returns of residual holders, but rather will be taxed directly to the Trust REMIC at a 100% rate. Prohibited transactions generally include (i) the disposition of a qualified mortgage other than for (a) substitution within two years of the Startup Day for a defective (including a defaulted) obligation (or repurchase in lieu of substitution of a defective (including a defaulted) obligation at any time) or for any qualified mortgage within three months of the Startup Day, (b) foreclosure, default or imminent default of a qualified mortgage, (c) bankruptcy or insolvency of the REMIC, or (d) a qualified (complete) liquidation, (ii) the receipt of income from assets that are not the type of mortgages or investments that the REMIC is permitted to hold, (iii) the receipt of compensation for services or (iv) the receipt of gain from disposition of cash flow investments other than pursuant to a qualified liquidation. Notwithstanding (i) and (iv), it is not a prohibited transaction to sell REMIC property to prevent a default on regular interests as a result of a default on qualified mortgages or to facilitate a qualified liquidation or a clean-up call. The REMIC Regulations indicate that the modification of a mortgage loan generally will not be treated as a disposition if it is occasioned by a default or reasonably foreseeable default, an assumption of a mortgage loan or the waiver of a “due-on-sale” or “due-on-encumbrance” clause. It is not anticipated that the Trust REMICs will engage in any prohibited transactions.

 

Contributions to a REMIC After the Startup Day

 

In general, a REMIC will be subject to a tax at a 100% rate on the value of any property contributed to the REMIC after the Startup Day. Exceptions are provided for cash contributions to the REMIC (i) during the three months following the Startup Day, (ii) made to a qualified reserve fund by a holder of a Class R certificate, (iii) in the nature of a guarantee, (iv) made to facilitate a qualified liquidation or clean-up call, and (v) as otherwise permitted in Treasury regulations yet to be issued. It is not anticipated that there will be any taxable contributions to the Trust REMICs.

 

Net Income from Foreclosure Property

 

The Lower-Tier REMIC will be subject to federal income tax at the corporate rate on “net income from foreclosure property”, determined by reference to the rules applicable to real estate investment trusts. Generally, property acquired by foreclosure or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure would be treated as “foreclosure property” until the close of the third calendar year beginning after the Lower-Tier REMIC’s acquisition of an REO Property with a possible extension. Net income from foreclosure property generally means gain from the sale of a foreclosure property that is inventory property and gross income from foreclosure property other than qualifying rents and other qualifying income for a real estate investment trust.

 

In order for a foreclosed property to qualify as foreclosure property, any operation of the foreclosed property by the Lower-Tier REMIC generally must be conducted through an independent contractor. Further, such operation, even if conducted through an independent contractor, may give rise to “net income from foreclosure property”, taxable at the corporate rate. Payment of such tax by the Lower-Tier REMIC would reduce amounts available for distribution to Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner.

 

The special servicer will be required to determine generally whether the operation of foreclosed property in a manner that would subject the Lower-Tier REMIC to such tax would be expected to result in higher after-tax proceeds than an alternative method of operating such property that would not subject the Lower-Tier REMIC to such tax.

 

REMIC Partnership Representative

 

A “partnership representative” (as defined in Section 6223 of the Code) will represent each Trust REMIC in connection with any IRS and judicial proceeding relating to the REMIC and the PSA will designate the certificate administrator as such representative. Under the audit rules applicable to REMICs,

 

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(1) unless a REMIC elects otherwise, taxes arising from IRS audit adjustments are required to be paid by the REMIC rather than by its residual interest holders, (2) the partnership representative acts as a REMIC’s sole representative and its actions, including agreeing to adjustments to REMIC taxable income, are binding on the residual interest holders and (3) if the IRS makes an adjustment to a REMIC’s taxable year, the holders of residual interests for the audited taxable year may have to take the adjustment into account for the taxable year in which the adjustment is made rather than for the audited taxable year.

 

The partnership representative will be directed to utilize any election or other exception available to make the holders of the Class R Certificates, rather than the REMICs, liable for any taxes arising from audit adjustments to the related REMICs’ taxable incomes. It is unclear how any such elections may affect the procedural rules available to challenge any audit adjustment that would otherwise be available in the absence of any such elections. Investors should discuss with their own tax advisors the possible effect of these rules on them.

 

Taxation of Certain Foreign Investors

 

Interest, including original issue discount, distributable to the Regular Interestholders that are nonresident aliens, foreign corporations or other Non-U.S. Tax Persons will be considered “portfolio interest” and, therefore, generally will not be subject to a 30% United States withholding tax; provided that such Non-U.S. Tax Person (i) is not a “10 percent shareholder” within the meaning of Code Section 871(h)(3)(B) or a controlled foreign corporation described in Code Section 881(c)(3)(C) with respect to the Trust REMICs and (ii) provides the certificate administrator, or the person that would otherwise be required to withhold tax from such distributions under Code Section 1441 or 1442, with an appropriate statement, signed under penalties of perjury, identifying the beneficial owner and stating, among other things, that the beneficial owner of the Regular Interest is a Non-U.S. Tax Person. The appropriate documentation includes IRS Form W-8BEN-E or W-8BEN, if the Non-U.S. Tax Person is an entity (such as a corporation) or individual, respectively, eligible for the benefits of the portfolio interest exemption or an exemption based on a treaty; IRS Form W-8ECI if the Non-U.S. Tax Person is eligible for an exemption on the basis of its income from the Regular Interest being effectively connected to a United States trade or business; IRS Form W-8BEN-E or W-8IMY if the Non-U.S. Tax Person is a trust, depending on whether such trust is classified as the beneficial owner of the Regular Interest; and Form W-8IMY, with supporting documentation as specified in the Treasury regulations, required to substantiate exemptions from withholding on behalf of its partners, if the Non-U.S. Tax Person is a partnership. With respect to IRS Forms W-8BEN, W-8BEN-E, W-8IMY and W-8ECI, each (other than IRS Form W-8IMY) expires after three full calendar years or as otherwise provided by applicable law. An intermediary (other than a partnership) must provide IRS Form W-8IMY, revealing all required information, including its name, address, taxpayer identification number, the country under the laws of which it is created, and certification that it is not acting for its own account. A “qualified intermediary” must certify that it has provided, or will provide, a withholding statement as required under Treasury regulations Section 1.1441-1(e)(5)(v), but need not disclose the identity of its account holders on its IRS Form W-8IMY, and may certify its account holders’ status without including each beneficial owner’s certification. A “non-qualified intermediary” must additionally certify that it has provided, or will provide, a withholding statement that is associated with the appropriate IRS Forms W-8 and W-9 required to substantiate exemptions from withholding on behalf of its beneficial owners. The term “intermediary” means a person acting as a custodian, a broker, nominee or otherwise as an agent for the beneficial owner of a Regular Interest. A “qualified intermediary” is generally a foreign financial institution or clearing organization or a non-U.S. branch or office of a U.S. financial institution or clearing organization that is a party to a withholding agreement with the IRS.

 

If such statement, or any other required statement, is not provided, 30% withholding will apply unless reduced or eliminated pursuant to an applicable tax treaty or unless the interest on the Regular Interest is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business within the United States by such Non-U.S. Tax Person. In the latter case, such Non-U.S. Tax Person will be subject to United States federal income tax at regular rates. Investors that are Non-U.S. Tax Persons should consult their own tax advisors regarding the specific tax consequences to them of owning a Regular Interest.

 

A “Non-U.S. Tax Person” is a person other than a U.S. Tax Person.

 

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A “U.S. Tax Person” is a citizen or resident of the United States, a corporation or partnership (except to the extent provided in applicable Treasury regulations) or other entity created or organized in, or under the laws of, the United States, any state of the United States or the District of Columbia, including any entity treated as a corporation or partnership for federal income tax purposes, an estate whose income is subject to United States federal income tax regardless of its source or a trust if a court within the United States is able to exercise primary supervision over the administration of such trust, and one or more such U.S. Tax Persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions of such trust (or, to the extent provided in applicable Treasury regulations, certain trusts in existence on August 20, 1996 that have elected to be treated as U.S. Tax Persons).

 

FATCA

 

Under the “Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act” (“FATCA”) provisions of the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act, a 30% withholding tax is generally imposed on certain payments, including U.S.-source interest to “foreign financial institutions” and certain other foreign financial entities if those foreign entities fail to comply with the requirements of FATCA. The certificate administrator will be required to withhold amounts under FATCA on payments made to holders who are subject to the FATCA requirements and who fail to provide the certificate administrator with proof that they have complied with such requirements. Prospective investors should consult their tax advisors regarding the applicability of FATCA to their certificates.

 

Backup Withholding

 

Distributions made on the certificates, and proceeds from the sale of the certificates to or through certain brokers, may be subject to a “backup” withholding tax under Code Section 3406 on “reportable payments” (including interest distributions, original issue discount and, under certain circumstances, principal distributions) unless the Certificateholder is a U.S. Tax Person and provides IRS Form W-9 with the correct taxpayer identification number; in the case of the Regular Interests, is a Non-U.S. Tax Person and provides IRS Form W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E, as applicable, identifying the Non-U.S. Tax Person and stating that the beneficial owner is not a U.S. Tax Person; or can be treated as an exempt recipient within the meaning of Treasury regulations Section 1.6049-4(c)(1)(ii). Any amounts to be withheld from distribution on the certificates would be refunded by the IRS or allowed as a credit against the Certificateholder’s federal income tax liability. Information reporting requirements may also apply regardless of whether withholding is required. Holders are urged to contact their own tax advisors regarding the application to them of backup withholding and information reporting.

 

Information Reporting

 

Holders who are individuals (and certain domestic entities that are formed or availed of for purposes of holding, directly or indirectly, “specified foreign financial assets”) may be subject to certain foreign financial asset reporting obligations with respect to their certificates held through a financial account maintained by a foreign financial institution if the aggregate value of their certificates and their other “specified foreign financial assets” exceeds $50,000. Significant penalties can apply if a holder fails to disclose its specified foreign financial assets. We urge you to consult your tax advisor with respect to this and other reporting obligations with respect to your certificates.

 

3.8% Medicare Tax on “Net Investment Income”

 

Certain non-corporate U.S. holders will be subject to an additional 3.8% tax on all or a portion of their “net investment income”, which may include the interest payments and any gain realized with respect to the certificates, to the extent of their net investment income that, when added to their other modified adjusted gross income, exceeds $200,000 for an unmarried individual, $250,000 for a married taxpayer filing a joint return (or a surviving spouse), or $125,000 for a married individual filing a separate return. The 3.8% Medicare tax is determined in a different manner than the regular income tax. U.S. holders should consult their tax advisors with respect to their consequences with respect to the 3.8% Medicare tax.

 

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Reporting Requirements

 

Each Trust REMIC will be required to maintain its books on a calendar year basis and to file federal income tax returns in a manner similar to a partnership. The form for such returns is IRS Form 1066, U.S. Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit (REMIC) Income Tax Return. The trustee will be required to sign each Trust REMIC’s returns.

 

Reports of accrued interest, original issue discount, if any, and information necessary to compute the accrual of any market discount on the Regular Interests will be made annually to the IRS and to individuals, estates, non-exempt and non-charitable trusts, and partnerships that are either Regular Interestholders or beneficial owners that own Regular Interests through a broker or middleman as nominee. All brokers, nominees and all other nonexempt Regular Interestholders (including corporations, non-calendar year taxpayers, securities or commodities dealers, placement agents, real estate investment trusts, investment companies, common trusts, thrift institutions and charitable trusts) may request such information for any calendar quarter by telephone or in writing by contacting the person designated in IRS Publication 938 with respect to the REMIC. Holders through nominees must request such information from the nominee.

 

In addition, the Grantor Trust may be subject to Treasury regulations providing specific reporting rules for “widely-held fixed investment trusts”. Under these regulations, the certificate administrator will be required to file IRS Form 1099 (or any successor form) with the IRS with respect to holders of Class S certificates who are not “exempt recipients” (a term that includes corporations, trusts, securities dealers, middlemen and certain other non-individuals) and do not hold such certificates through a middleman, to report the issuing entity’s gross income and, in certain circumstances, unless the certificate administrator reports under the safe harbor as described in the last sentence of this paragraph, if any assets of the issuing entity were disposed of or certificates are sold in secondary market sales, the portion of the gross proceeds relating to the assets of the issuing entity that are attributable to such holder. The same requirements would be imposed on middlemen holding such certificates on behalf of the related holders. Under certain circumstances, the certificate administrator may report under the safe harbor for widely-held mortgage trusts, as such term is defined under Treasury regulations Section 1.671-5.

 

These regulations also require that the certificate administrator make available information regarding interest income and information necessary to compute any original issue discount to (i) exempt recipients (including middlemen) and non-calendar year taxpayers, upon request, in accordance with the requirements of the regulations and (ii) Certificateholders who do not hold their certificates through a middleman. The information must be provided to parties specified in clause (i) on or before the later of the 30th day after the close of the calendar year to which the request relates and 14 days after the receipt of the request. The information must be provided to parties specified in clause (ii) on or before March 15 of the calendar year for which the statement is being furnished.

 

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DUE TO THE COMPLEXITY OF THESE RULES AND THE CURRENT UNCERTAINTY AS TO THE MANNER OF THEIR APPLICATION TO THE ISSUING ENTITY AND CERTIFICATEHOLDERS, IT IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT THAT POTENTIAL INVESTORS CONSULT THEIR OWN TAX ADVISORS REGARDING THE TAX TREATMENT OF THEIR ACQUISITION, OWNERSHIP AND DISPOSITION OF THE CERTIFICATES.

 

Certain State and Local and Foreign Tax Considerations

 

In addition to the federal income tax consequences described in “Material Federal Income Tax Considerations” above, purchasers of Offered Certificates should consider the state and local and foreign income tax consequences of the acquisition, ownership, and disposition of the Offered Certificates. State and local and foreign income tax law may differ substantially from the corresponding federal law, and this discussion does not purport to describe any aspect of the income tax laws of any state, locality or foreign jurisdiction.

 

It is possible that one or more jurisdictions may attempt to tax nonresident holders of Offered Certificates solely by reason of the location in that jurisdiction of the depositor, the trustee, the certificate administrator, a sponsor, a related borrower or a mortgaged property or on some other basis, may require nonresident holders of certificates or the RR Interest Owner to file returns in such jurisdiction or may attempt to impose penalties for failure to file such returns; and it is possible that any such jurisdiction will ultimately succeed in collecting such taxes or penalties from nonresident holders of Offered Certificates. We cannot assure you that holders of Offered Certificates will not be subject to tax in any particular state, local, foreign or other taxing jurisdiction.

 

You should consult with your tax advisor with respect to the various state, local and foreign, and any other, tax consequences of an investment in the Offered Certificates.

 

Method of Distribution (Conflicts of Interest)

 

Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in an underwriting agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”), among the depositor and the underwriters, the depositor has agreed to sell to the underwriters, and the underwriters have severally, but not jointly, agreed to purchase from the depositor the respective Certificate Balance or the Notional Amount, as applicable, of each class of Offered Certificates set forth below subject in each case to a variance of 5%.

 

Class

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC

Citigroup Global Markets Inc.

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.

Academy Securities, Inc.

Drexel Hamilton, LLC

Class A-1 $[__] $[__] $[__] $[__] $[__] $[__]
Class A-2 $[__] $[__] $[__] $[__] $[__] $[__]
Class A-4 $[__] $[__] $[__] $[__] $[__] $[__]
Class A-5 $[__] $[__] $[__] $[__] $[__] $[__]
Class A-AB $[__] $[__] $[__] $[__] $[__] $[__]
Class X-A $[__] $[__] $[__] $[__] $[__] $[__]
Class X-B $[__] $[__] $[__] $[__] $[__] $[__]
Class A-S $[__] $[__] $[__] $[__] $[__] $[__]
Class B $[__] $[__] $[__] $[__] $[__] $[__]
Class C $[__] $[__] $[__] $[__] $[__] $[__]

 

The Underwriting Agreement provides that the obligations of the underwriters will be subject to certain conditions precedent and that the underwriters will be obligated to purchase all Offered Certificates if any are purchased. In the event of a default by any underwriter, the Underwriting Agreement provides that, in certain circumstances, purchase commitments of the non-defaulting underwriter(s) may be increased or the Underwriting Agreement may be terminated.

 

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The parties to the PSA have severally agreed to indemnify the underwriters, and the underwriters have agreed to indemnify the depositor and controlling persons of the depositor, against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act, and have agreed, if required, to contribute to payments required to be made in respect of these liabilities.

 

The depositor has been advised by the underwriters that they propose to offer the Offered Certificates to the public from time to time in one or more negotiated transactions, or otherwise, at varying prices to be determined at the time of sale. Proceeds to the depositor from the sale of Offered Certificates will be approximately [__]% of the initial aggregate Certificate Balance of the Offered Certificates, plus accrued interest on the Offered Certificates from November 1, 2020, before deducting expenses payable by the depositor. The underwriters may effect the transactions by selling the Offered Certificates to or through dealers, and the dealers may receive compensation in the form of underwriting discounts, concessions or commissions from the underwriters. In connection with the purchase and sale of the Offered Certificates, the underwriters and dealers may be deemed to have received compensation from the depositor in the form of underwriting discounts and commissions.

 

Expenses payable by the depositor are estimated at approximately $[__], excluding underwriting discounts and commissions.

 

We anticipate that the Offered Certificates will be sold primarily to institutional investors. Purchasers of Offered Certificates, including dealers, may, depending on the facts and circumstances of those purchases, be deemed to be “underwriters” within the meaning of the Securities Act in connection with reoffers and resales by them of Offered Certificates. If you purchase Offered Certificates, you should consult with your legal advisors in this regard prior to any reoffer or resale. The underwriters expect to make, but are not obligated to make, a secondary market in the Offered Certificates. See “Risk Factors—Other Risks Relating to the Certificates—The Certificates May Have Limited Liquidity and the Market Value of the Certificates May Decline”.

 

The primary source of ongoing information available to investors concerning the Offered Certificates will be the monthly statements discussed under “Description of the Certificates—Reports to Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner; Certain Available Information”. We cannot assure you that any additional information regarding the Offered Certificates will be available through any other source. In addition, we are not aware of any source through which price information about the Offered Certificates will be generally available on an ongoing basis. The limited nature of that information regarding the Offered Certificates may adversely affect the liquidity of the Offered Certificates, even if a secondary market for the Offered Certificates becomes available.

 

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, one of the underwriters, is an affiliate of the depositor, an affiliate of GSMC (a sponsor and an initial Risk Retention Consultation Party), and an affiliate of GS Bank (an originator, the initial RR Interest Owner and the holder of the Companion Loans for which the noteholder is identified as “GS Bank” in the table titled “Whole Loan Control Notes and Non-Control Notes” under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—General”.

 

Citigroup Global Markets Inc., one of the underwriters, is an affiliate of CREFI (a sponsor, an originator, an initial Risk Retention Consultation Party, an initial Class RR Certificateholder and the holder of the Companion Loans (if any) for which the noteholder is identified as “CREFI” in the table titled “Whole Loan Control Notes and Non-Control Notes” under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—General”.

 

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, one of the underwriters, is an affiliate of JPMCB (a sponsor, an originator and the holder of the Companion Loans (if any) for which the noteholder is identified as “JPMCB” in the table titled “Whole Loan Control Notes and Non-Control Notes” under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—General”.

 

Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., one of the underwriters, is an affiliate of (i) DBRI, an originator, and the holder of certain of the companion loans (if any) for which the noteholder is identified as “DBRI” in the table

 

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titled “Whole Loan Control Notes and Non-Control Notes” under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—General” and (ii) DBNY, an originator.

 

A substantial portion of the net proceeds of this offering (after the payment of underwriting compensation and transaction expenses) is intended to be directed to affiliates of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., which are underwriters for this offering. That flow of funds will occur by means of the collective effect of the payment by the underwriters to the depositor, an affiliate of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, of the purchase price for the Offered Certificates, and the following payments: (i) the payment by the depositor to GSMC, an affiliate of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, in its capacity as a sponsor, of the purchase price for the mortgage loans (or portions thereof) to be sold to the depositor by GSMC, (ii) the payment by the depositor to CREFI, an affiliate of Citigroup Global Markets Inc., in its capacity as a sponsor, of the purchase price for the mortgage loans (or portions thereof) to be sold to the depositor by CREFI, (iii) the payment by the depositor to JPMCB, an affiliate of J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, in its capacity as a sponsor, of the purchase price for the mortgage loans sold to the depositor by JPMCB and (iv) the payment by the depositor to GACC, an affiliate of Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., in its capacity as a sponsor, of the purchase price for the mortgage loans (or portions thereof) to be sold to the depositor by GACC. See “Transaction Parties—The Sponsors and Mortgage Loan Sellers”.

 

As a result of the circumstances described above in this paragraph and the prior paragraph, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. each have a “conflict of interest” within the meaning of Rule 5121 of the consolidated rules of The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. In addition, other circumstances exist that result in the underwriters or their affiliates having conflicts of interest, notwithstanding that such circumstances may not constitute a “conflict of interest” within the meaning of such Rule 5121. See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to Conflicts of Interest—Interests and Incentives of the Underwriter Entities May Not Be Aligned With Your Interests”.

 

Incorporation of Certain Information by Reference

 

All reports filed or caused to be filed by the depositor with respect to the issuing entity before the termination of this offering pursuant to Section 13(a), 13(c) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that relate to the Offered Certificates (other than Annual Reports on Form 10-K) will be deemed to be incorporated by reference into this prospectus, except that if a Non-Serviced PSA is entered into after termination of this offering, any Current Report on Form 8-K filed after termination of this offering that includes as an exhibit such Non-Serviced PSA will be deemed to be incorporated by reference into this prospectus.

 

In addition, the disclosures filed as exhibits to the most recent Form ABS-EE filed on or prior to the date of the filing of this prospectus by or on behalf of the depositor with respect to the issuing entity (file number 333-226082-08) – in accordance with Item 601(b)(102) and Item 601(b)(103) of Regulation S-K (17 C.F.R. 601(b)(102) and 601(b)(103)) – are hereby incorporated by reference into this prospectus.

 

The depositor will provide or cause to be provided without charge to each person to whom this prospectus is delivered in connection with this offering (including beneficial owners of the Offered Certificates), upon written or oral request of that person, a copy of any or all documents or reports incorporated in this prospectus by reference, in each case to the extent the documents or reports relate to the Offered Certificates, other than the exhibits to those documents (unless the exhibits are specifically incorporated by reference in those documents). Requests to the depositor should be directed in writing to its principal executive offices at 200 West Street, New York, New York 10282, Attention: Leah Nivison, or by telephone at (212) 902-1000.

 

Where You Can Find More Information

 

The depositor has filed a Registration Statement on Form SF-3 (SEC File No. 333-226082) (the “Registration Statement”) relating to multiple series of CMBS, including the Offered Certificates, with the

 

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SEC. This prospectus will form a part of the Registration Statement, but the Registration Statement includes additional information. Copies of the Registration Statement and other materials filed with or furnished to the SEC, including Distribution Reports on Form 10-D, Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Current Reports on Form 8-K, Forms ABS-15G, and any amendments to these reports may be accessed electronically at “http://www.sec.gov” at which you can view and download copies of reports, proxy and information statements and other information filed or furnished electronically through the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval (“EDGAR”) system.

 

The depositor has met the registrant requirements of Section I.A.1. of the General Instructions to the Registration Statement.

 

Copies of all reports of the issuing entity on Forms 10-D, 10-K, 8-K and ABS-EE will also be made available on the website of the certificate administrator as soon as reasonably practicable after these materials are electronically filed with or furnished to the SEC through the EDGAR system.

 

Financial Information

 

The issuing entity will be newly formed and will not have engaged in any business activities or have any assets or obligations prior to the issuance of the Offered Certificates. Accordingly, no financial statements with respect to the issuing entity are included in this prospectus.

 

The depositor has determined that its financial statements will not be material to the offering of the Offered Certificates.

 

Certain ERISA Considerations

 

General

 

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, (“ERISA”), and Code Section 4975 impose certain requirements on retirement plans, and on certain other employee benefit plans and arrangements, including individual retirement accounts and annuities, Keogh plans, collective investment funds, insurance company separate accounts and some insurance company general accounts in which those plans, accounts or arrangements are invested that are subject to the fiduciary responsibility provisions of ERISA or to Code Section 4975 (all of which are referred to as “Plans”), and on persons who are fiduciaries with respect to Plans, in connection with the investment of Plan assets. Certain employee benefit plans, such as governmental plans (as defined in ERISA Section 3(32)), and, if no election has been made under Code Section 410(d), church plans (as defined in Section 3(33) of ERISA) are not subject to ERISA requirements. However, those plans may be subject to the provisions of other applicable federal, state or local law (“Similar Law”) materially similar to the foregoing provisions of ERISA or the Code. Moreover, those plans, if qualified and exempt from taxation under Code Sections 401(a) and 501(a), are subject to the prohibited transaction rules set forth in Code Section 503.

 

Prospective investors should note that the California State Teachers’ Retirement System, a governmental plan, has a 95.0% equity interest in the borrower under the Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan (2.3%). Persons who have an ongoing relationship with the California State Teachers’ Retirement System should consult with counsel regarding whether such a relationship would affect their ability to purchase and hold Certificates.

 

ERISA generally imposes on Plan fiduciaries certain general fiduciary requirements, including those of investment prudence and diversification and the requirement that a Plan’s investments be made in accordance with the documents governing the Plan. In addition, ERISA and the Code prohibit a broad range of transactions involving assets of a Plan and persons (“Parties in Interest”) who have certain specified relationships to the Plan, unless a statutory, regulatory or administrative exemption is available. Certain Parties in Interest that participate in a prohibited transaction may be subject to an excise tax imposed pursuant to Code Section 4975, unless a statutory, regulatory or administrative exemption is available. These prohibited transactions generally are set forth in Section 406 of ERISA and Code Section

 

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4975. Special caution should be exercised before the assets of a Plan are used to purchase an offered certificate if, with respect to those assets, the depositor, any servicer or the trustee or any of their affiliates, either: (a) has investment discretion with respect to the investment of those assets of that Plan; (b) has authority or responsibility to give, or regularly gives, investment advice with respect to those assets for a fee and pursuant to an agreement or understanding that the advice will serve as a primary basis for investment decisions with respect to those assets and that the advice will be based on the particular investment needs of the Plan; or (c) is an employer maintaining or contributing to the Plan.

 

Before purchasing any Offered Certificates with Plan assets, a Plan fiduciary should consult with its counsel and determine whether there exists any prohibition to that purchase under the requirements of ERISA or Code Section 4975, whether any prohibited transaction class exemption or any individual administrative prohibited transaction exemption (as described below) applies, including whether the appropriate conditions set forth in those exemptions would be met, or whether any statutory prohibited transaction exemption is applicable. Fiduciaries of plans subject to a Similar Law should consider the need for, and the availability of, an exemption under such applicable Similar Law.

 

Plan Asset Regulations

 

A Plan’s investment in Offered Certificates may cause the assets of the issuing entity to be deemed Plan assets. Section 2510.3-101 of the regulations of the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”), as modified by Section 3(42) of ERISA, provides that when a Plan acquires an equity interest in an entity, the Plan’s assets include both the equity interest and an undivided interest in each of the underlying assets of the entity, unless certain exceptions not applicable to this discussion apply, or unless the equity participation in the entity by “benefit plan investors” (that is, Plans and entities whose underlying assets include plan assets) is not “significant”. For this purpose, in general, equity participation in an entity will be “significant” on any date if, immediately after the most recent acquisition of any certificate, 25% or more of any class of certificates is held by benefit plan investors.

 

In general, any person who has discretionary authority or control respecting the management or disposition of Plan assets, and any person who provides investment advice with respect to those assets for a fee, is a fiduciary of the investing Plan. If the assets of the issuing entity constitute Plan assets, then any party exercising management or discretionary control regarding those assets, such as a master servicer, a special servicer or any sub-servicer, may be deemed to be a Plan “fiduciary” with respect to the investing Plan, and thus subject to the fiduciary responsibility provisions and prohibited transaction provisions of ERISA and Code Section 4975. In addition, if the assets of the issuing entity constitute Plan assets, the purchase of Offered Certificates by a Plan, as well as the operation of the issuing entity, may constitute or involve a prohibited transaction under ERISA or the Code.

 

Administrative Exemptions

 

The U.S. Department of Labor has issued to Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC an individual prohibited transaction exemption, Prohibited Transaction Exemption 89-88 (October 17, 1989) as amended by PTE 2013-08 (July 9, 2013) (the “Exemption”). The Exemption generally exempts from the application of the prohibited transaction provisions of Sections 406 and 407 of ERISA, and the excise taxes imposed on prohibited transactions pursuant to Code Sections 4975(a) and (b), certain transactions, among others, relating to the servicing and operation of pools of mortgage loans, such as the pool of mortgage loans held by the issuing entity, and the purchase, sale and holding of mortgage pass-through certificates, such as the Offered Certificates, underwritten by Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, provided that certain conditions set forth in the Exemption are satisfied. The depositor expects that the Exemption generally will apply to the Offered Certificates.

 

The Exemption sets forth five general conditions that must be satisfied for a transaction involving the purchase, sale and holding of the Offered Certificates to be eligible for exemptive relief. First, the acquisition of the Offered Certificates by a Plan must be on terms (including the price paid for the Offered Certificates) that are at least as favorable to the Plan as they would be in an arm’s-length transaction with an unrelated party. Second, the Offered Certificates at the time of acquisition by the Plan must be rated in one of the four

 

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highest generic rating categories by at least one NRSRO that meets the requirements of the Exemption (an “Exemption Rating Agency”). Third, the trustee cannot be an affiliate of any other member of the Restricted Group other than an underwriter. The “Restricted Group” consists of any underwriter, the depositor, the trustee, the master servicer, the special servicer, any sub-servicer, any entity that provides insurance or other credit support to the issuing entity and any borrower with respect to mortgage loans constituting more than 5% of the aggregate unamortized principal balance of the mortgage loans as of the date of initial issuance of the Offered Certificates, and any affiliate of any of the foregoing entities. Fourth, the sum of all payments made to and retained by the underwriters must represent not more than reasonable compensation for underwriting the Offered Certificates, the sum of all payments made to and retained by the depositor pursuant to the assignment of the mortgage loans to the issuing entity must represent not more than the fair market value of the mortgage loans and the sum of all payments made to and retained by the master servicer, the special servicer and any sub-servicer must represent not more than reasonable compensation for that person’s services under the PSA and reimbursement of the person’s reasonable expenses in connection therewith. Fifth, the investing Plan must be an accredited investor as defined in Rule 501(a)(1) of Regulation D under the Securities Act.

 

It is a condition of the issuance of the Offered Certificates that they have the ratings described above required by the Exemption and the depositor believes that each of the Rating Agencies qualifies as an Exemption Rating Agency. Consequently, the second general condition set forth above will be satisfied with respect to the Offered Certificates as of the Closing Date. As of the Closing Date, the third general condition set forth above will be satisfied with respect to the Offered Certificates. In addition, the depositor believes that the fourth general condition set forth above will be satisfied with respect to the Offered Certificates. A fiduciary of a Plan contemplating purchasing an Offered Certificate in the secondary market must make its own determination that, at the time of purchase, the Offered Certificates continue to satisfy the second general condition set forth above. A fiduciary of a Plan contemplating purchasing an Offered Certificate, whether in the initial issuance of the Offered Certificates or in the secondary market, must make its own determination that the first and fifth general conditions set forth above will be satisfied with respect to the related Offered Certificate.

 

The Exemption also requires that the issuing entity meet the following requirements: (1) the issuing entity must consist solely of assets of the type that have been included in other investment pools; (2) certificates in those other investment pools must have been rated in one of the four highest categories by at least one of the Exemption Rating Agencies for at least one year prior to the Plan’s acquisition of Offered Certificates; and (3) certificates in those other investment pools must have been purchased by investors other than Plans for at least one year prior to any Plan’s acquisition of Offered Certificates.

 

The depositor believes that the conditions to the applicability of the Exemption will generally be met with respect to the Offered Certificates, other than those conditions which are dependent on facts unknown to the depositor or which it cannot control, such as those relating to the circumstances of the Plan purchaser or the Plan fiduciary making the decision to purchase any such Offered Certificates.

 

If the general conditions of the Exemption are satisfied, the Exemption may provide an exemption from the restrictions imposed by Sections 406(a) and 407(a) of ERISA (as well as the excise taxes imposed by Code Sections 4975(a) and (b) by reason of Code Sections 4975(c)(1)(A) through (D)) in connection with (1) the direct or indirect sale, exchange or transfer of Offered Certificates in the initial issuance of certificates between the depositor or the underwriters and a Plan when the depositor, any of the underwriters, the trustee, the master servicer, the special servicer, a sub-servicer or a borrower is a party in interest with respect to the investing Plan, (2) the direct or indirect acquisition or disposition in the secondary market of the Offered Certificates by a Plan and (3) the holding of Offered Certificates by a Plan. However, no exemption is provided from the restrictions of Sections 406(a)(1)(E), 406(a)(2) and 407 of ERISA for the acquisition or holding of an Offered Certificate on behalf of an “Excluded Plan” by any person who has discretionary authority or renders investment advice with respect to the assets of the Excluded Plan. For purposes of this prospectus, an “Excluded Plan” is a Plan sponsored by any member of the Restricted Group.

 

If certain specific conditions of the Exemption are also satisfied, the Exemption may provide an exemption from the restrictions imposed by Sections 406(b)(1) and (b)(2) of ERISA and the taxes imposed

 

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by Code Section 4975(c)(1)(E) in connection with (1) the direct or indirect sale, exchange or transfer of Offered Certificates in the initial issuance of certificates between the depositor or the underwriters and a Plan when the person who has discretionary authority or renders investment advice with respect to the investment of Plan assets in those certificates is (a) a borrower with respect to 5% or less of the fair market value of the mortgage loans or (b) an affiliate of that person, (2) the direct or indirect acquisition or disposition in the secondary market of Offered Certificates by a Plan and (3) the holding of Offered Certificates by a Plan.

 

Further, if certain specific conditions of the Exemption are satisfied, the Exemption may provide an exemption from the restrictions imposed by Sections 406(a), 406(b) and 407(a) of ERISA, and the taxes imposed by Code Sections 4975(a) and (b) by reason of Code Section 4975(c) for transactions in connection with the servicing, management and operation of the pool of mortgage loans.

 

A fiduciary of a Plan should consult with its counsel with respect to the applicability of the Exemption. The fiduciary of a plan not subject to ERISA or Code Section 4975, such as a governmental plan, should determine the need for and availability of exemptive relief under applicable Similar Law. A purchaser of an Offered Certificate should be aware, however, that even if the conditions specified in one or more exemptions are satisfied, the scope of relief provided by an exemption may not cover all acts which might be construed as prohibited transactions.

 

Insurance Company General Accounts

 

Sections I and III of Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption (“PTCE”) 95-60 exempt from the application of the prohibited transaction provisions of Sections 406(a), 406(b) and 407(a) of ERISA and Code Section 4975 transactions in connection with the acquisition of a security (such as a certificate issued by the issuing entity) as well as the servicing, management and operation of a trust (such as the issuing entity) in which an insurance company general account has an interest as a result of its acquisition of certificates issued by the issuing entity, provided that certain conditions are satisfied. If these conditions are met, insurance company general accounts investing assets that are treated as assets of Plans would be allowed to purchase certain classes of certificates which do not meet the ratings requirements of the Exemption. All other conditions of the Exemption would have to be satisfied in order for PTCE 95-60 to be available. Before purchasing any class of Offered Certificates, an insurance company general account seeking to rely on Sections I and III of PTCE 95-60 should itself confirm that all applicable conditions and other requirements have been satisfied.

 

Section 401(c) of ERISA provides certain exemptive relief from the provisions of Part 4 of Title I of ERISA and Code Section 4975, including the prohibited transaction restrictions imposed by ERISA and the related excise taxes imposed by the Code, for transactions involving an insurance company general account. Pursuant to Section 401(c) of ERISA, the DOL issued regulations (“401(c) Regulations”), generally effective July 5, 2001, to provide guidance for the purpose of determining, in cases where insurance policies supported by an insurance company’s general account are issued to or for the benefit of a Plan on or before December 31, 1998, which general account assets constitute Plan assets. Any assets of an insurance company general account which support insurance policies issued to a Plan after December 31, 1998 or issued to Plans on or before December 31, 1998 for which the insurance company does not comply with the 401(c) Regulations may be treated as Plan assets. In addition, because Section 401(c) of ERISA does not relate to insurance company separate accounts, separate account assets are still generally treated as Plan assets of any Plan invested in that separate account. Insurance companies contemplating the investment of general account assets in the Offered Certificates should consult with their counsel with respect to the applicability of Section 401(c) of ERISA.

 

Each purchaser of Offered Certificates that is a Plan will be deemed to have represented and warranted that (i) none of the depositor, the issuing entity, the sponsors, the underwriters, the trustee, the certificate administrator, the master servicer, the special servicer, the operating advisor, the asset representations reviewer or any of their respective affiliated entities, has provided any investment recommendation or investment advice on which the Plan or the fiduciary making the investment decision for the Plan has relied in connection with the decision to acquire Offered Certificates, and they are not otherwise acting as a

 

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fiduciary (within the meaning of Section 3(21) of ERISA or Section 4975(e)(3) of the Code) to the Plan in connection with the Plan’s acquisition of Offered Certificates (except where an exemption applies (all of the conditions of which are satisfied) or it would not otherwise result in a non-exemption prohibited transaction under ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code), and (ii) the Plan fiduciary making the decision to acquire the Offered Certificates is exercising its own independent judgment in evaluating the investment in the Offered Certificates.

 

Due to the complexity of these rules and the penalties imposed upon persons involved in prohibited transactions, it is particularly important that potential investors who are Plan fiduciaries or who are investing Plan assets consult with their counsel regarding the consequences under ERISA and the Code of their acquisition and ownership of certificates.

 

THE SALE OF OFFERED CERTIFICATES TO A PLAN IS IN NO RESPECT A REPRESENTATION BY THE DEPOSITOR OR ANY OF THE UNDERWRITERS THAT THIS INVESTMENT MEETS ANY RELEVANT LEGAL REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO INVESTMENTS BY PLANS GENERALLY OR ANY PARTICULAR PLAN, OR THAT THIS INVESTMENT IS APPROPRIATE FOR PLANS GENERALLY OR ANY PARTICULAR PLAN.

 

Legal Investment

 

No class of Offered Certificates will constitute “mortgage related securities” for purposes of the Secondary Mortgage Market Enhancement Act of 1984, as amended (“SMMEA”). Generally, the only classes of Offered Certificates which will qualify as “mortgage related securities” will be those that (1) are rated in one of the two highest rating categories by at least one NRSRO; and (2) are part of a series evidencing interests in a trust consisting of loans originated by certain types of originators specified in SMMEA and secured by first liens on real estate.

 

Although Section 939(e) of the Dodd-Frank Act amended SMMEA, effective July 21, 2012, so as to require the SEC to establish creditworthiness standards by that date in substitution for the foregoing ratings test, the SEC has neither proposed nor adopted a rule establishing new creditworthiness standards for purposes of SMMEA as of the date of this prospectus. However, the SEC has issued a transitional interpretation (Release No. 34-67448 (effective July 20, 2012)), which provides that, until such time as final rules establishing new standards of creditworthiness become effective, the standard of creditworthiness for purposes of the definition of the term “mortgage related security” is a security that is rated in one of the two highest rating categories by at least one NRSRO. Depending on the standards of creditworthiness that are ultimately established by the SEC, it is possible that certain classes of Offered Certificates specified to be “mortgage related securities” for purposes of SMMEA may no longer qualify as such as of the time such new standards are effective.

 

The appropriate characterization of the Offered Certificates under various legal investment restrictions, and thus the ability of investors subject to those restrictions to purchase the Offered Certificates, are subject to significant interpretive uncertainties. We make no representation as to the proper characterization of the Offered Certificates for legal investment, financial institution regulatory, or other purposes, or as to the ability of particular investors to purchase any Offered Certificates under applicable legal investment restrictions. Further, any ratings downgrade of a class of Offered Certificates by an NRSRO to less than an “investment grade” rating (i.e., lower than the top four rating categories) may adversely affect the ability of an investor to purchase or retain, or otherwise impact the regulatory characteristics of, that class. The uncertainties described above (and any unfavorable future determinations concerning the legal investment or financial institution regulatory characteristics of the Offered Certificates) may adversely affect the liquidity and market value of the Offered Certificates.

 

Accordingly, if your investment activities are subject to legal investment laws and regulations, regulatory capital requirements, or review by regulatory authorities, you should consult with your own legal advisors in determining whether and to what extent the Offered Certificates constitute legal investments or are subject to investment, capital, or other regulatory restrictions.

 

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The issuing entity will not be registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The issuing entity will be relying on an exclusion or exemption from the definition of “investment company” under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended contained in Section 3(c)(5) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, or Rule 3a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, although there may be additional exclusions or exemptions available to the issuing entity. The issuing entity is being structured so as not to constitute a “covered fund” for purposes of the Volcker Rule under the Dodd-Frank Act.

 

Legal Matters

 

The validity of the Offered Certificates and certain federal income tax matters will be passed upon for the depositor by Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, New York, New York. Certain legal matters will be passed upon for the underwriters by Sidley Austin LLP, New York, New York.

 

Ratings

 

It is a condition to their issuance that the Offered Certificates receive investment grade credit ratings from each of the three Rating Agencies engaged by the depositor to rate the Offered Certificates.

 

We are not obligated to maintain any particular rating with respect to any class of Offered Certificates. Changes affecting the Mortgage Loans, the Mortgaged Properties, the parties to the PSA or another person may have an adverse effect on the ratings of the Offered Certificates, and thus on the liquidity, market value and regulatory characteristics of the Offered Certificates, although such adverse changes would not necessarily be an event of default under the applicable Mortgage Loan.

 

The ratings address the likelihood of full and timely receipt by the Certificateholders and the RR Interest Owner of all distributions of interest at the applicable Pass-Through Rate on the Offered Certificates to which they are entitled on each distribution date and, except in the case of the Class X-A and Class X-B certificates, the ultimate payment in full of the Certificate Balance of each class of Offered Certificates on a date that it not later than the Rated Final Distribution Date with respect to such class of certificates. The Rated Final Distribution Date for the Offered Certificates will be the distribution date in December 2053. See “Yield, Prepayment and Maturity Considerations” and “Pooling and Servicing Agreement—Advances”. Any ratings of each Offered Certificates should be evaluated independently from similar ratings on other types of securities.

 

The ratings are not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold securities, a measure of asset value or an indication of the suitability of an investment, and may be subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by any Rating Agency. In addition, these ratings do not address: (a) the likelihood, timing, or frequency of prepayments (both voluntary and involuntary) and their impact on interest payments or the degree to which such prepayments might differ from those originally anticipated, (b) the possibility that a Certificateholder or the RR Interest Owner might suffer a lower than anticipated yield, (c) the likelihood of receipt of yield maintenance charges, prepayment charges, prepayment premiums, prepayment fees or penalties, default interest or post-Anticipated Repayment Date additional interest, (d) the likelihood of experiencing any Prepayment Interest Shortfalls, an assessment of whether or to what extent the interest payable on any class of Offered Certificates may be reduced in connection with any Prepayment Interest Shortfalls, or of receiving Compensating Interest Payments, (e) the tax treatment of the Offered Certificates or effect of taxes on the payments received, (f) the likelihood or willingness of the parties to the respective documents to meet their contractual obligations or the likelihood or willingness of any party or court to enforce, or hold enforceable, the documents in whole or in part, (g) an assessment of the yield to maturity that investors may experience, (h) the likelihood, timing or receipt of any payments of interest to the holders of the Offered Certificates resulting from an increase in the interest rate on any Mortgage Loan in connection with a Mortgage Loan modification, waiver or amendment, (i) Excess Interest or (j) other non-credit risks, including, without limitation, market risks or liquidity.

 

The ratings take into consideration the credit quality of the underlying Mortgaged Properties and the Mortgage Loans, structural and legal aspects associated with the Offered Certificates, and the extent to which the payment stream of the Mortgage Loans is adequate to make payments required under the

 

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Offered Certificates. However, as noted above, the ratings do not represent an assessment of the likelihood, timing or frequency of principal prepayments (both voluntary and involuntary) by the borrowers, or the degree to which such prepayments might differ from those originally anticipated. In general, the ratings address credit risk and not prepayment risk. Ratings are forward-looking opinions about credit risk and express an agency’s opinion about the ability and willingness of an issuer of securities to meet its financial obligations in full and on time. Ratings are not indications of investment merit. In addition, the ratings do not represent an assessment of the yield to maturity that investors may experience or the possibility that investors might not fully recover their initial investment in the event of delinquencies or defaults or rapid prepayments on the Mortgage Loans (including both voluntary and involuntary prepayments) or the application of any realized losses. In the event that holders of such certificates do not fully recover their investment as a result of rapid principal prepayments on the Mortgage Loans, all amounts “due” to such holders will nevertheless have been paid, and such result is consistent with the ratings assigned to such certificates. As indicated in this prospectus, holders of the certificates with Notional Amounts are entitled only to payments of interest on the related Mortgage Loans. If the Mortgage Loans were to prepay in the initial month, with the result that the holders of the certificates with Notional Amounts receive only a single month’s interest and therefore, suffer a nearly complete loss of their investment, all amounts “due” to such holders will nevertheless have been paid, and such result is consistent with the rating received on those certificates. The Notional Amounts of the certificates with Notional Amounts on which interest is calculated may be reduced by the allocation of realized losses and prepayments, whether voluntary or involuntary. The ratings do not address the timing or magnitude of reductions of such Notional Amount, but only the obligation to pay interest timely on the Notional Amount, as so reduced from time to time. Therefore, the ratings of the certificates with Notional Amounts should be evaluated independently from similar ratings on other types of securities. See “Risk Factors—Other Risks Relating to the Certificates—Your Yield May Be Affected by Defaults, Prepayments and Other Factors” and “Yield, Prepayment and Maturity Considerations”.

 

Although the depositor will prepay fees for ongoing rating surveillance by certain of the Rating Agencies, the depositor has no obligation or ability to ensure that any Rating Agency performs ratings surveillance. In addition, a Rating Agency may cease ratings surveillance if the information furnished to that Rating Agency is insufficient to allow it to perform surveillance.

 

Any of the three NRSROs that we hired may issue unsolicited credit ratings on one or more classes of certificates that we did not hire it to rate. Additionally, other NRSROs that we have not engaged to rate the certificates may nevertheless issue unsolicited credit ratings on one or more classes of certificates relying on information they receive pursuant to Rule 17g-5 or otherwise. If any such unsolicited ratings are issued, we cannot assure you that they will not be different from those ratings assigned by the Rating Agencies. The issuance of unsolicited ratings of a class of the certificates that are lower than the ratings assigned by the Rating Agencies may adversely impact the liquidity, market value and regulatory characteristics of that class. As part of the process of obtaining ratings for the certificates, the depositor (or its affiliate) had initial discussions with and submitted certain materials to five NRSROs. Based on preliminary feedback from those NRSROs at that time, the depositor hired three of the NRSROs to rate the certificates and not the other NRSROs due, in part, to their initial subordination levels for the various classes of certificates. Had the depositor selected such other NRSROs to rate the certificates, we cannot assure you as to the ratings that such other NRSROs would ultimately have assigned to the certificates. Further, in the case of one NRSRO hired by the depositor, the depositor only requested ratings for certain classes of rated certificates, due in part to the final subordination levels provided by that NRSRO for those classes of certificates. If the depositor had selected such NRSRO to rate those other classes of certificates not rated by it, its ratings of those other certificates may have been different, and potentially lower, than those ratings ultimately assigned to those certificates by the other NRSROs engaged to rate such certificates. In addition, the decision not to engage one or more other rating agencies in the rating of certain classes of certificates to be issued in connection with this transaction may negatively impact the liquidity, market value and regulatory characteristics of those classes of certificates. Although unsolicited ratings may be issued by any NRSRO, an NRSRO might be more likely to issue an unsolicited rating if it was not selected after having provided preliminary feedback to the depositor.

 

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Index of Defined Terms

 

1  
17g-5 Information Provider 341
1986 Act 495
1996 Act 473
3  
30/360 Basis 373
3170 Fairview Park Drive Release Parcel 207
4  
401(c) Regulations 511
416-420 Kent Avenue A Notes 249
416-420 Kent Avenue Co-Lender Agreement 249
416-420 Kent Avenue Controlling Noteholder 252
416-420 Kent Avenue Major Decision 252
416-420 Kent Avenue Non-Lead Noteholder 252
416-420 Kent Avenue Subordinate Companion Loan 249
416-420 Kent Avenue Triggering Event of Default 251
416-420 Kent Avenue TSA 215
A  
AB Modified Loan 386
AB Whole Loan 215
Acceptable Insurance Default 389
Accrued AB Loan Interest 324
Accrued and Deferred Principal 200
Accrued Interest 200
Actual/360 Basis 199
Actual/360 Loans 364
ADA 475
Additional Exclusions 389
Additional FAR 167
Administrative Cost Rate 319
ADR 152
Advances 360
Affected Investors 145
Affirmative Asset Review Vote 426
Aggregate Available Funds 313
Aggregate Principal Distribution Amount 320
Aggregate Principal Shortfall 321
Allocated Cut-off Date Loan Amount 152
Annual Debt Service 152
Anticipated Repayment Date 200
Appraisal Reduction Amount 382
Appraisal Reduction Event 381
Appraised Value 152
Appraised-Out Class 387
Approved Exchange 20
ARD Loan 200
ARD Loans 200
ASR Consultation Process 402
Assessment of Compliance 456
Asset Representations Reviewer Asset Review Fee 380
Asset Representations Reviewer Fee 380
Asset Representations Reviewer Fee Rate 380
Asset Representations Reviewer Termination Event 431
Asset Review 428
Asset Review Notice 426
Asset Review Quorum 426
Asset Review Report 429
Asset Review Report Summary 429
Asset Review Standard 428
Asset Review Trigger 425
Asset Review Vote Election 426
Asset Status Report 399
Assumed Final Distribution Date 326
Assumed Scheduled Payment 321
Attestation Report 456
B  
Balloon Balance 153
Bankruptcy Code 467
Base Interest Fraction 326
Benchmark 2020-B17 PSA 215
Benchmark 2020-B19 PSA 216
Benchmark 2020-B20 PSA 216
Borrower Party 334
Borrower Party Affiliate 334
B-piece buyer 123
BSCMI 280
Buy Out 214
BX 2020-VIVA Servicer 235
BX 2020-VIVA Special Servicer 235
BX 2020-VIVA Trustee 235
BX 2020-VIVA TSA 216, 235


515 

 

 

C  
Cambridge Crossing Co-Lender Agreement 253
Cambridge Crossing Directing Certificateholder 259
Cambridge Crossing Mortgage Loan 253
Cambridge Crossing Noteholders 253
Cambridge Crossing Pari Passu Companion Loans 253
Cambridge Crossing Servicer 253
Cambridge Crossing Special Servicer 253
Cambridge Crossing Standalone Companion Loans 253
Cambridge Crossing Subordinate Companion Loan 253
Cambridge Crossing Triggering Event of Default 254
Cambridge Crossing Trustee 254
Cambridge Crossing Whole Loan 253
CERCLA 473
Certificate Administrator/Trustee Fee 379
Certificate Administrator/Trustee Fee Rate 379
Certificate Balance 312
Certificate Owners 343
Certificateholder 335
CGCMT 2020-GC46 PSA 216
CGMRC 271
CityFHEPS Program 166
Class A-AB Scheduled Principal Balance 315
Class RR certificateholders 4
Class RR Certificateholders 306
Class X certificates 3
Class X Certificates 310
Clearstream 342
Clearstream Participants 344
Closing Date 151
Closing Date Deposit Amount 160
CMBS 144, 299
CNBV 22
Code 144, 492
Co-Lender Agreement 215
Collateral Deficiency Amount 386
Collection Account 363
Collection Period 314
COMM 2020-CX Securitization 253
COMM 2020-CX TSA 216
Communication Request 345
Companion Loan 149
Companion Loan Holder 215
Companion Loan Holders 215
Compensating Interest Payment 328
Constant Prepayment Rate 483
Consultation Termination Event 414
Control Eligible Certificates 408
Control Note 216
Control Termination Event 414
Controlling Class 408
Controlling Class Certificateholder 408
controlling class representative 28
Controlling Class Representative 407
Controlling Companion Loan 216
Controlling Holder 216
Corrected Loan 399
COVID-19 61
CPR 483
CPY 483
Credit Risk Retention Rules 307
CREFC® 332
CREFC® Intellectual Property Royalty License Fee 381
CREFC® Intellectual Property Royalty License Fee Rate 381
CREFC® Investor Reporting Package 368
CREFC® Reports 331
CREFI 270
CREFI Data File 272
CREFI Mortgage Loans 270
CREFI Securitization Database 271
Crossed Group 153
Cross-Over Date 318
CRR 145
Cumulative Appraisal Reduction Amount 386
Cure/Contest Period 428
Cut-off Date 149
Cut-off Date Balance 153
Cut-off Date DSCR 155
Cut-off Date Loan-to-Value Ratio 153
Cut-off Date LTV Ratio 153
D  
DB Originators 290
DBNY 287
DBRI 287
DBRS Morningstar 429
DCP 179
Debt Service Coverage Ratio 155
Debt Yield on Underwritten NCF 154
Debt Yield on Underwritten Net Cash Flow 154
Debt Yield on Underwritten Net Operating Income 154
Debt Yield on Underwritten NOI 154
Defaulted Loan 405


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Defeasance Deposit 204
Defeasance Loans 203
Defeasance Lock-Out Period 203
Defeasance Option 203
Definitive Certificate 342
Delegated Directive 16
Delinquent Loan 426
Depositaries 342
Determination Date 312
Deutsche Bank 287
Development Agency 213
Development Agency Loan 213
Development Agency Loan Reserve Funds 213
Diligence File 348
Directing Holder 408
Directing Holder Approval Process 401
Disclosable Special Servicer Fees 379
Dispute Resolution Consultation 446
Dispute Resolution Cut-off Date 445
Distribution Accounts 364
Distribution Date 312
Distribution Date Statement 331
DMARC 287
Dodd-Frank Act 147
DOJ 287
DOL 509
DSCR 155
DSS 166
DTC 342
DTC Participants 342
DTC Rules 343
Due Date 199, 314
Due Diligence Questionnaire 272
DY Cure Event 204
E  
EDGAR 508
EEA 16
Eligible Asset Representations Reviewer 429
Eligible Operating Advisor 420
Enforcing Party 444
Enforcing Servicer 443
ERISA 508
ESA 176, 283, 291
Escrow/Reserve Mitigating Circumstances 286, 294
Estate Tax Lien 197
Euroclear 342
Euroclear Operator 344
Euroclear Participants 344
European Due Diligence Requirements 145
European Securitization Regulation 145
Excess Interest 200
Excess Interest Distribution Account 364
Excess Modification Fees 378
Excess Prepayment Interest Shortfall 328
Exchange Act 260
Excluded Controlling Class Holder 339
Excluded Controlling Class Loan 334
Excluded Information 334
Excluded Loan 335
Excluded Special Servicer 434
Excluded Special Servicer Loan 434
Exemption 509
Exemption Rating Agency 510
F  
FATCA 503
FDIA 140
FDIC 140
FDIC Safe Harbor 141
FETL 20
FIEL 21
Final Asset Status Report 401
Final Dispute Resolution Election Notice 446
Financial Market Publisher 336
Financial Promotion Order 17
FIRREA 142, 179, 283, 291
Fitch 429, 454
Former Acting General Counsel’s Letter 141
FPO Persons 17
FSMA 17
G  
GACC 287
GACC Data Tape 288
GACC Deal Team 288
GACC Mortgage Loans 288
Garn Act 474
Goldman Originator 263
GRACE 2020-GRCE Securitization Trust 234
GRACE 2020-GRCE TSA 216
grantor trust 56
Grantor Trust 493
GS Bank 140, 261
GSMC 261
GSMC Data Tape 262
GSMC Deal Team 262
GSMC Mortgage Loans 261
GSMS 2020-GC47 PSA 216


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H  
Hard Lockbox 155
HPD 167
HSTP Act 81
I  
ICIP 198
IH Program 167
Indirect Participants 342
Initial Delivery Date 399
Initial Pool Balance 149
Initial Rate 200
Initial Requesting Holder 443
In-Place Cash Management 155
Institutional Investor 19
Insurance and Condemnation Proceeds 363
Insurance Distribution Directive 16
Interest Accrual Amount 319
Interest Accrual Period 320
Interest Distribution Amount 319
Interest Reserve Account 364
Interest Shortfall 320
Interested Person 406
Investor Certification 335
ISRA 178
J  
Japanese Retention Requirement 21
JPMCB 279
JPMCB Data Tape 281
JPMCB Deal Team 280
JPMCB Mortgage Loans 280
JPMCB’s Qualification Criteria 282
JPMCCMSC 279
JRR Rule 21
K  
KBRA 429, 454
L  
Largest Tenant 155
Largest Tenant Lease Expiration 155
Liquidation Fee 375
Liquidation Fee Rate 376
Liquidation Proceeds 363
Loan Per Unit 155
Loan-Specific Directing Holder 408
Loss of Value Payment 352
Lower-Tier Regular Interests 492
lower-tier REMIC 55
Lower-Tier REMIC 492
Lower-Tier REMIC Distribution Account 364
LTV Ratio at Maturity/ARD 155
M  
MAI 152
Major Decision 409
Major Decision Reporting Package 412
MAS 19
Master Servicer Major Decision 412
Master Servicer Proposed Course of Action Notice 444
Master Servicer Remittance Date 359
Material Defect 351
Maturity Date/ARD Loan-to-Value Ratio 155
Maturity Date/ARD LTV Ratio 155
McClellan Business Park Release Parcel 205
MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Notes 235
MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay B Notes 235
MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Note Control Appraisal Period 247
MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay C Notes 235
MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Co-Lender Agreement 235
MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Companion Loans 235
MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Controlling Noteholder 246
MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Note Control Appraisal Period 248
MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior B Notes 235
MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Major Decision 248
MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Non-Controlling Noteholder 247
MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Non-Lead Noteholders 248
MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Pari Passu Companion Loans 235
MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior B Note Control Appraisal Period 248
MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Subordinate Companion Loans 235
MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan 235
MGM Policies 194
MGM Tenant 164


 

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MGM/Mandalay Operating Subtenant 164
MGM/Mandalay Operating Subtenants 196
Midland 299
MiFID II 16
MLPA 346
MOA 307
Modeling Assumptions 483
Modification Fees 373
Moody’s 429
Morningstar 429
Mortgage 150
Mortgage File 346
Mortgage Loans 149
Mortgage Note 150
Mortgage Pool 149
Mortgage Rate 319
Mortgaged Property 150
Most Recent NOI 156
N  
Natixis 298
Neiman Marcus 181
Neiman Marcus Trigger Event 181
Net Cash Flow 158
Net Mortgage Rate 319
Netflix 178
NFIP 94
NI 33-105 22
NJDEP 178
Nomura 298
Non-Control Note 216
Non-Controlling Holder 216
non-offered certificates 33
Nonrecoverable Advance 361
Non-Reduced Interests 435
Non-Serviced AB Whole Loan 216
Non-Serviced Certificate Administrator 216
Non-Serviced Co-Lender Agreement 217
non-serviced companion loan 49
Non-Serviced Companion Loan 217
Non-Serviced Custodian 217
Non-Serviced Directing Holder 217
Non-Serviced Master Servicer 217
non-serviced mortgage loan 49
Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan 217
Non-Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan 217
Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan 217
Non-Serviced PSA 217
Non-Serviced Securitization Trust 217
Non-Serviced Special Servicer 217
Non-Serviced Trustee 217
non-serviced whole loan 48
Non-Serviced Whole Loan 217
Non-U.S. Tax Person 502
Non-VRR Available Funds 314
non-VRR certificates 3
Non-VRR Certificates 310
Non-VRR Excess Prepayment Interest Shortfall 319
Non-VRR Gain-on-Sale Remittance Amount 314
Non-VRR Gain-on-Sale Reserve Account 364
Non-VRR Percentage 308
Non-VRR Principal Distribution Amount 320
Non-VRR Realized Loss 330
Notional Amount 312
NRSRO 333
NRSRO Certification 336
NYCEDC 213
NYSDEC 177
O  
Occupancy 156
Occupancy Date 157
Offered Certificates 310
Office Tower 172
OID Regulations 495
OLA 141
Operating Advisor Annual Report 419
Operating Advisor Consulting Fee 380
Operating Advisor Expenses 380
Operating Advisor Fee 379
Operating Advisor Fee Rate 379
Operating Advisor Standard 419
Operating Advisor Termination Event 422
Original Balance 157
Original RR Interest Balance 307
Owner Repurchase Request 443
P  
P&I Advance 359
PACE 109
PACE Loan 215
PAR 284, 292
Pari Passu Companion Loans 149
Park Bridge Financial 305
Park Bridge Lender Services 305
Parking Release Parcel 207
Participants 342
Parties in Interest 508


 

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Pass-Through Rate 318
Patriot Act 476
Payment Accommodation 382
Payment Accommodation Fees 394
PCR 268, 278
percentage allocation entitlement 38
Percentage Interest 313
Periodic Payment 314
Permitted Investments 313, 365
Permitted Special Servicer/Affiliate Fees 379
PILOT 198
PIPs 88, 178
Plans 508
PLL Policy 176
PML 268
PRC 18
Preferred Member 214
Preferred Member Return 214
Preferred Net Cash Flow 214
Preliminary Asset Review Report 428
Preliminary Dispute Resolution Election Notice 445
Prepayment Assumption 496
Prepayment Charge Entitlement 234
Prepayment Interest Excess 327
Prepayment Interest Shortfall 327
Prepayment Penalty Description 157
Prepayment Provision 157
PRIIPs Regulation 16
Prime Rate 363
principal balance certificates 3
Principal Balance Certificates 310
Privileged Information 421
Privileged Information Exception 422
Privileged Person 333
Prohibited Prepayment 328
Promotion Of Collective Investment Schemes Exemptions Order 17
Property Protection Advances 360
Proposed Course of Action 445
Proposed Course of Action Notice 444
Proposed Plan 181
Prospectus Regulation 16
PSA 310
PSA Party Repurchase Request 444
PTCE 511
Purchase Price 353
Q  
Qualified Investor 16
Qualified Replacement Special Servicer 435
Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan 353
Qualifying CRE Loan Percentage 307
Quorum 434
R  
RAC No-Response Scenario 454
Rated Final Distribution Date 327
Rating Agencies 454
Rating Agency Confirmation 454
REA 74
Realized Losses 330
REC 176
Reconveyance Fee 162
Record Date 312
Registration Statement 507
Regular Certificates 310
Regular Interestholder 495
Regular Interests 493
Regulation AB 456
Reimbursement Rate 363
Related Class X Class 312
Related Group 157
Related Proceeds 362
Release Amount 206
Release Date 203
Relevant Persons 18
Relief Act 476
REMIC 492
REMIC Regulations 492
REO Account 365
REO Loan 322
REO Property 399
Repurchase Request 444
Requesting Holder 446
Requesting Holders 387
Requesting Investor 345
Requesting Party 454
Required Risk Retention Percentage 307
Requirements 476
Residual Certificates 310
Resolution Failure 444
Resolved 444
Restricted Group 510
Restricted Mezzanine Holder 335
Restricted Party 422
Retaining Sponsor 306
Review Materials 427
Revised Rate 200
RevPAR 157
risk retention consultation parties 30
Risk Retention Consultation Parties 334
RMBS 298
RNV 22
Rooms 159
RR Interest 306
RR Interest Balance 308


 

520 

 

 

RR interest owner 4
RR Interest Owner 306
Rule 17g-5 336
S  
S&P 429, 454
Sale or Refinancing Event 214
Scheduled Principal Distribution Amount 320
SEC 260
Securities Act 456
Securitization Accounts 310, 365
SEL 268
Senior Certificates 310
Serviced Companion Loan 217
Serviced Mortgage Loan 217, 218
serviced pari passu companion loan 48
Serviced Pari Passu Companion Loan 217
Serviced Pari Passu Mortgage Loan 218
Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loan 218
serviced whole loan 48
Serviced Whole Loan 218
Serviced Whole Loan Custodial Account 364
Servicer Termination Event 437
Servicing Fee 372
Servicing Fee Rate 372
Servicing Shift Mortgage Loan 218
servicing shift pooling and servicing agreement 48
Servicing Shift PSA 218
servicing shift securitization date 29, 48
Servicing Shift Securitization Date 218
servicing shift whole loan 48
Servicing Shift Whole Loan 218
Servicing Standard 358
SF 157
SFA 19
SFO 19
Similar Law 508
Situs 303
Situs Holdings 302
SMD 177
SMMEA 512
SMP 177
Soft Lockbox 157
Sole Member 214
Special Servicer Major Decision 412
Special Servicer Non-Major Decision 393
Special Servicing Fee 374
Special Servicing Fee Rate 374
Special Servicing Transfer Event 397
Specially Serviced Loans 397
Springing Cash Management 157
Springing Lockbox 157
Sq. Ft. 157
Square Feet 157
Startup Day 493
Stated Principal Balance 321
static pool data 100
Stone Point 303
Subject Loan 380
Subordinate Certificates 310
Subordinate Companion Loan 149, 218
Subsequent Asset Status Report 399
Sub-Servicing Agreement 359
T  
TCO 195
Terms and Conditions 344
Tests 428
The Grace Buiding Special Servicer 228
The Grace Building Co-Lender Agreement 228
The Grace Building Companion Loans 227
The Grace Building Mortgage Loan 227
The Grace Building Pari Passu Companion Loans 227
The Grace Building Servicer 228
The Grace Building Standalone Companion Loans 227
The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loans 227
The Grace Building Triggering Event of Default 228
The Grace Building Trustee 228
The Grace Building Whole Loan 228
The Hub Subordinate Loan 213
Thrive 188
Title V 475
Trade Desk Additional Premises 186
Trailing 12 NOI 156
Triggering Event of Default 236
TRIPRA 95
trust REMIC 55
Trust REMICs 492
Twin Rivers Condominium Unit 171
Twin Rivers Parcel 205
U  
U.S. Tax Person 503
UCC 463
UK Affected Investors 147


 

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Underwriter Entities 116
Underwriting Agreement 505
Underwritten EGI 159
Underwritten Expenses 158
Underwritten NCF 158
Underwritten Net Cash Flow 158
Underwritten Net Operating Income 158
Underwritten NOI 158
Underwritten Revenues 159
Units 159
Unreturned Capital 214
Unscheduled Principal Distribution Amount 321
Unsolicited Information 428
upper-tier REMIC 55
Upper-Tier REMIC 492
Upper-Tier REMIC Distribution Account 364
USTs 176
UW NCF DSCR 155
UW NOI Debt Yield 154
V  
Volcker Rule 147
Voting Rights 341
VRR Allocation Percentage 308
VRR Available Funds 308
VRR interest 4
VRR Interest 306
VRR Interest 310
VRR Interest Balance 309
VRR Interest Distribution Amount 309
VRR Interest Gain-on-Sale Remittance Amount 308
VRR Interest Gain-on-Sale Reserve Account 364
VRR interest owners 4
VRR Interest Owners 306
VRR Interest Rate 308
VRR Percentage 306
VRR Principal Distribution Amount 309
VRR Realized Loss 309
VRR Realized Loss Interest Distribution Amount 309
W  
WAC Rate 319
WD WPAA Non-Conformance 179
Weighted Average Mortgage Loan Rate 159
Wells Fargo Bank 297, 298
Whole Loan 149, 218
Withheld Amounts 364
Workout Fee 374
Workout Fee Rate 374
Workout-Delayed Reimbursement Amount 363
WPAA 179
Y  
YM Group A 325
YM Group B 325
YM Groups 325
YM/Defeasance Loans 202


 

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ANNEX A-1

 

CERTAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MORTGAGE LOANS
AND MORTGAGED PROPERTIES

 

 

 

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BMARK 2020-B21 Annex A-1
                           
Control Number Loan / Property Flag Footnotes Property Name Originator Mortgage Loan Seller Related Group Crossed Group Address City State Zip Code General Property Type Detailed Property Type
1 Loan 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 The Grace Building JPMCB, BANA, COL, DBRI JPMCB, GACC NAP NAP 1114 Avenue of the Americas New York New York 10036 Office CBD
2 Loan 8, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 McClellan Business Park GSBI, WFB GSMC NAP NAP 3140 Peacekeeper Way McClellan California 95652 Mixed Use Industrial/Office/Multifamily/Retail/Other
3 Loan 20 Amazon West LA CREFI CREFI NAP NAP 5750 & 5620 Mesmer Avenue and 11750 Jefferson Boulevard Los Angeles California 90230 Industrial Warehouse/Distribution
4 Loan 8, 21 32-42 Broadway CREFI CREFI NAP NAP 32-42 Broadway New York New York 10004 Office CBD
5 Loan 8, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay CREFI, BCREI, DBNY, SGFC CREFI, GACC NAP NAP            
5.01 Property   MGM Grand         3799 South Las Vegas Boulevard Las Vegas Nevada 89109 Hospitality Full Service
5.02 Property   Mandalay Bay         3950 South Las Vegas Boulevard Las Vegas Nevada 89119 Hospitality Full Service
6 Loan 8, 32, 33, 34, 35 416-420 Kent Avenue CREFI CREFI NAP NAP 416-420 Kent Avenue Brooklyn New York 11249 Multifamily High Rise with Retail
7 Loan 8, 36, 37, 38, 39 711 Fifth Avenue GSBI, BANA GSMC NAP NAP 711 5th Avenue New York New York 10022 Mixed Use Office/Retail
8 Loan 40, 41, 42 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive GSBI GSMC NAP NAP 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Falls Church Virginia 22042 Office Suburban
9 Loan 43 One Commerce Square CREFI CREFI NAP NAP 40 South Main Street Memphis Tennessee 38103 Office CBD
10 Loan 44, 45, 46 Tower at Frisco Square CREFI CREFI NAP NAP 5757 and 5805 Main Street Frisco Texas 75034 Office Suburban
11 Loan 47 The Standard JPMCB JPMCB NAP NAP 27777 Inkster Road Farmington Hills Michigan 48334 Office Suburban
12 Loan 8, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54 Kings Plaza JPMCB, SGFC, WFB JPMCB NAP NAP 5100 Kings Plaza Brooklyn New York 11234 Retail Super Regional Mall
13 Loan 8, 55, 56 4 West 58th Street JPMCB JPMCB NAP NAP 4 West 58th Street New York New York 10019 Mixed Use Office/Retail
14 Loan 8, 57, 58, 59 Redmond Town Center CREFI CREFI NAP NAP 7330, 7530 & 7345 164th Avenue Northeast Redmond Washington 98052 Mixed Use Retail/Office
15 Loan   Walgreens 9 Portfolio CREFI CREFI NAP NAP            
15.01 Property   WAG Buffalo Grove         1225 West Dundee Road Buffalo Grove Illinois 60089 Retail Single Tenant Retail
15.02 Property   WAG Nashville         3130 Clarksville Pike Nashville Tennessee 37218 Retail Single Tenant Retail
15.03 Property   WAG Irmo         1251 Dutch Fork Road Irmo South Carolina 29063 Retail Single Tenant Retail
15.04 Property   WAG Sherman         106 Illini Boulevard Sherman Illinois 62684 Retail Single Tenant Retail
15.05 Property   WAG Cleveland         2900 Paul Huff Parkway Northwest Cleveland Tennessee 37312 Retail Single Tenant Retail
15.06 Property   WAG Saginaw         4989 State Street Saginaw Michigan 48603 Retail Single Tenant Retail
15.07 Property   WAG Alice         1055 East Main Street Alice Texas 78332 Retail Single Tenant Retail
15.08 Property   WAG Camden         2407 Broad Street Camden South Carolina 29020 Retail Single Tenant Retail
15.09 Property   WAG Poplar Bluff         110 North Westwood Boulevard Poplar Bluff Missouri 63901 Retail Single Tenant Retail
16 Loan 60 44 Whippany Fee CREFI CREFI NAP NAP 44 Whippany Road Morristown New Jersey 07960 Other Leased Fee
17 Loan 8, 61, 62, 63 Cambridge Crossing DBRI GACC NAP NAP 222 Jacobs Street Cambridge & Somerville Massachusetts 02141 Office Life Science
18 Loan 64 InCommercial Net Lease Portfolio CREFI CREFI NAP NAP            
18.01 Property   Walgreens - Grenada, MS         329 Sunset Drive Grenada Mississippi 38901 Retail Single Tenant Retail
18.02 Property   Walgreens - Bastrop, LA         1930 East Madison Avenue Bastrop Louisiana 71220 Retail Single Tenant Retail
18.03 Property   Fresenius - Alexandria, LA         5820 Masonic Drive Alexandria Louisiana 71301 Office Medical
18.04 Property   Fresenius - Marksville, LA         634 Tunica Drive West Marksville Louisiana 71351 Office Medical
18.05 Property   Dollar General - Otterbein, IN         5178 North 950 West Otterbein Indiana 47970 Retail Single Tenant Retail
18.06 Property   Dollar General - Chassell, MI         41910 Wilson Memorial Drive Chassell Michigan 49916 Retail Single Tenant Retail
18.07 Property   Dollar General - Noel, MO         500 North Cliffside Drive Noel Missouri 64854 Retail Single Tenant Retail
18.08 Property   Dollar General - El Dorado Springs, MO         1300 South First Street El Dorado Springs Missouri 64744 Retail Single Tenant Retail
18.09 Property   Dollar General - Montgomery City, MO         631 South Sturgeon Street Montgomery City Missouri 63361 Retail Single Tenant Retail
18.10 Property   Dollar General - Cambridge, MN         5072 Highway 95 Northwest Cambridge Minnesota 55008 Retail Single Tenant Retail
18.11 Property   Dollar General - Bemidji, MN         903 Washington Avenue South Bemidji Minnesota 56601 Retail Single Tenant Retail
18.12 Property   Dollar General - Kingman, IN         512 West State Street Kingman Indiana 47952 Retail Single Tenant Retail
18.13 Property   Dollar General - St Clair, MO         1079 Gravois Road St. Clair Missouri 63077 Retail Single Tenant Retail
18.14 Property   Dollar General - Greenview, IL         345 East Douglas Street Greenview Illinois 62642 Retail Single Tenant Retail
18.15 Property   Dollar General - Warrensburg, IL         275 North State Route 121 Warrensburg Illinois 62573 Retail Single Tenant Retail
18.16 Property   Dollar General - Fairbank, IA         1023 Central Avenue Fairbank Iowa 50629 Retail Single Tenant Retail
18.17 Property   Dollar General - St Charles, IA         1035 G50 Highway St. Charles Iowa 50240 Retail Single Tenant Retail
18.18 Property   Dollar General - Pelican Rapids, MN         10315 County Highway 5 Pelican Rapids Minnesota 56572 Retail Single Tenant Retail
18.19 Property   Dollar General - Eolia, MO         222 North Main Street Eolia Missouri 63344 Retail Single Tenant Retail
19 Loan 65, 88 Best Western Plus Carriage Inn DBRI GACC NAP NAP 5525 Sepulveda Boulevard Sherman Oaks California 91411 Hospitality Limited Service
20 Loan 8, 37, 66, 67 JW Marriott Nashville GSBI GSMC NAP NAP 201 8th Avenue South Nashville Tennessee 37203 Hospitality Full Service
21 Loan 8, 68, 69, 70 White Oak Crossing GSBI GSMC NAP NAP 120-280 Shenstone Boulevard and 7085 White Oak Road Garner North Carolina 27529 Retail Anchored
22 Loan 8, 71, 72, 73 Willoughby Commons GSBI GSMC NAP NAP 36363 Euclid Avenue Willoughby Ohio 44094 Retail Power Center
23 Loan 8, 74 The Hub GSBI GSMC NAP NAP 2994 Third Avenue Bronx New York 10455 Mixed Use Retail/Office
24 Loan 75, 76 SVEA Texas Portfolio DBRI GACC NAP NAP            
24.01 Property   4200 Jimmy Johnson Boulevard         4200 Jimmy Johnson Boulevard Port Arthur Texas 77642 Office Suburban
24.02 Property   2220 Forum Drive         2220 Forum Drive Arlington Texas 76010 Industrial Warehouse/Distribution
24.03 Property   4626 East Southcross Boulevard         4626 East Southcross Boulevard San Antonio Texas 78222 Office Medical
24.04 Property   1919 Austin Avenue         1919 Austin Avenue McAllen Texas 78501 Office Suburban
24.05 Property   1470 Highway 44         1470 Highway 44 Robstown Texas 78380 Office Suburban
24.06 Property   4602 East Southcross Boulevard         4602 East Southcross Boulevard San Antonio Texas 78222 Office Medical
24.07 Property   2412 East Richardson Road         2412 East Richardson Road Edinburg Texas 78542 Industrial Warehouse/Distribution
24.08 Property   11811 North D Street         11811 North D Street La Porte Texas 77571 Industrial Warehouse
25 Loan 77 Miramar Tech Center CREFI CREFI NAP NAP 2900 Monarch Lakes Boulevard Miramar Florida 33027 Office Suburban
26 Loan 78, 79 10 Railroad Avenue JPMCB JPMCB NAP NAP 10 Railroad Avenue Closter New Jersey 07624 Industrial Warehouse/Distribution

 

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Control Number Loan / Property Flag Footnotes Property Name Originator Mortgage Loan Seller Related Group Crossed Group Address City State Zip Code General Property Type Detailed Property Type
27 Loan 80, 81 Dearborn Flex Portfolio CREFI CREFI NAP NAP            
27.01 Property   5850 Mercury Drive         5850 Mercury Drive Dearborn Michigan 48126 Industrial R&D/Flex
27.02 Property   15041 South Commerce Drive         15041 South Commerce Drive Dearborn Michigan 48120 Industrial R&D/Flex
28 Loan 44, 82 3100 Research Boulevard JPMCB JPMCB NAP NAP 3100 Research Boulevard Kettering Ohio 45420 Mixed Use Office/Industrial
29 Loan 83 Walmart Neighborhood Market & Shops - Chicago CREFI CREFI NAP NAP 4720 South Cottage Grove Avenue Chicago Illinois 60615 Retail Anchored
30 Loan 84 156 West 54th and 159 West 53rd Street CREFI CREFI Group 1 NAP 156 West 54th Street and 159 West 53rd Street New York New York 10019 Other Parking
31 Loan 84 212 East 47th Street CREFI CREFI Group 1 NAP 212 East 47th Street New York New York 10017 Other Parking
32 Loan 85 Park Plaza Business Park JPMCB JPMCB NAP NAP 11104 West Airport Boulevard Stafford Texas 77477 Office Suburban
33 Loan 86 Franz Road Industrial DBRI GACC NAP NAP 5120-5150 Franz Road Katy Texas 77493 Industrial Warehouse
34 Loan   BJ’s Olean JPMCB JPMCB NAP NAP 1899 Cinema Drive Olean New York 14760 Retail Single Tenant Retail
35 Loan   Rite Aid - Yucca Valley CREFI CREFI NAP NAP 57701 Twentynine Palms Highway Yucca Valley California 92284 Retail Single Tenant Retail
36 Loan 78, 87 Omaha Sitel JPMCB JPMCB NAP NAP 5601 and 5607 North 103rd Street Omaha Nebraska 68134 Office Suburban
37 Loan   CityLine Buffalo Storage CREFI CREFI Group 2 NAP 744 Buffalo Shoals Road Statesville North Carolina 28677 Self Storage Self Storage
38 Loan   CityLine Loveland CO CREFI CREFI Group 2 NAP 215 West 29th Street Loveland Colorado 80538 Self Storage Self Storage
39 Loan 84 455 Central Park West CREFI CREFI Group 1 NAP 455 Central Park West New York New York 10025 Other Parking

 

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BMARK 2020-B21 Annex A-1
                               
Control Number Loan / Property Flag Footnotes Property Name Year Built Year Renovated Units, Rooms, Sq Ft Unit Description Loan Per Unit ($) Ownership Interest Original Balance ($) Cut-off Date Balance ($) Allocated Cut-off Date Loan Amount ($) % of Initial Pool Balance Balloon Balance ($) Mortgage Loan Rate (%)
1 Loan 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 The Grace Building 1974 2018 1,556,972 SF 567.13 Fee Simple 100,000,000 100,000,000 100,000,000 9.2% 100,000,000 2.69210%
2 Loan 8, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 McClellan Business Park 1938-2019 NAP 6,925,484 SF 51.69 Fee Simple 75,000,000 75,000,000 75,000,000 6.9% 75,000,000 3.30900%
3 Loan 20 Amazon West LA 1977, 1978, 2014 2020 544,935 SF 137.63 Fee Simple 75,000,000 75,000,000 75,000,000 6.9% 75,000,000 2.77000%
4 Loan 8, 21 32-42 Broadway 1889, 1904 2019 521,573 SF 239.66 Fee Simple 75,000,000 75,000,000 75,000,000 6.9% 75,000,000 3.25000%
5 Loan 8, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay     9,748 Rooms 167,644.65   75,000,000 75,000,000 75,000,000 6.9% 75,000,000 3.55800%
5.01 Property   MGM Grand 1993 NAP 4,998 Rooms   Fee Simple     40,875,000      
5.02 Property   Mandalay Bay 1999 NAP 4,750 Rooms   Fee Simple     34,125,000      
6 Loan 8, 32, 33, 34, 35 416-420 Kent Avenue 2019 NAP 857 Units 253,092.18 Fee Simple 60,000,000 60,000,000 60,000,000 5.5% 60,000,000 3.34832%
7 Loan 8, 36, 37, 38, 39 711 Fifth Avenue 1927 2013-2019 340,024 SF 1,602.83 Fee Simple 60,000,000 60,000,000 60,000,000 5.5% 60,000,000 3.16000%
8 Loan 40, 41, 42 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive 1987, 1997 2019 279,701 SF 187.70 Fee Simple 52,500,000 52,500,000 52,500,000 4.8% 47,045,501 3.28800%
9 Loan 43 One Commerce Square 1972 NAP 391,440 SF 84.30 Fee Simple and Leasehold 33,000,000 33,000,000 33,000,000 3.0% 25,894,668 3.67000%
10 Loan 44, 45, 46 Tower at Frisco Square 2015 NAP 171,080 SF 187.05 Fee Simple 32,000,000 32,000,000 32,000,000 3.0% 28,849,114 3.62000%
11 Loan 47 The Standard 1987 2015 284,459 SF 108.98 Fee Simple 31,000,000 31,000,000 31,000,000 2.9% 25,868,989 3.67200%
12 Loan 8, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54 Kings Plaza 1969 2018 811,797 SF 599.90 Fee Simple/Leasehold 30,000,000 30,000,000 30,000,000 2.8% 30,000,000 3.35880%
13 Loan 8, 55, 56 4 West 58th Street 1948 2016-2019 83,537 SF 1,496.34 Fee Simple/Leasehold 30,000,000 30,000,000 30,000,000 2.8% 30,000,000 3.68000%
14 Loan 8, 57, 58, 59 Redmond Town Center 1996, 1999, 2013 NAP 386,415 SF 262.67 Fee Simple 30,000,000 30,000,000 30,000,000 2.8% 28,362,230 3.85000%
15 Loan   Walgreens 9 Portfolio     133,283 SF 225.08   30,000,000 30,000,000 30,000,000 2.8% 30,000,000 3.51000%
15.01 Property   WAG Buffalo Grove 2001 NAP 15,000 SF   Fee Simple     4,313,833      
15.02 Property   WAG Nashville 2000 NAP 15,800 SF   Fee Simple     3,598,838      
15.03 Property   WAG Irmo 2007 NAP 14,841 SF   Fee Simple     3,360,506      
15.04 Property   WAG Sherman 2011 NAP 14,739 SF   Fee Simple     3,241,341      
15.05 Property   WAG Cleveland 2008 NAP 14,700 SF   Fee Simple     3,241,341      
15.06 Property   WAG Saginaw 1999 NAP 13,840 SF   Fee Simple     3,181,758      
15.07 Property   WAG Alice 2007 NAP 14,776 SF   Fee Simple     3,175,531      
15.08 Property   WAG Camden 2003 NAP 14,838 SF   Fee Simple     3,062,592      
15.09 Property   WAG Poplar Bluff 2006 NAP 14,749 SF   Fee Simple     2,824,260      
16 Loan 60 44 Whippany Fee 1986 NAP 231,865 SF 113.21 Fee Simple 26,250,000 26,250,000 26,250,000 2.4% 26,250,000 3.56000%
17 Loan 8, 61, 62, 63 Cambridge Crossing 2019 NAP 426,869 SF 691.08 Fee Simple 25,000,000 25,000,000 25,000,000 2.3% 25,000,000 2.69800%
18 Loan 64 InCommercial Net Lease Portfolio     182,352 SF 122.02   22,250,000 22,250,000 22,250,000 2.1% 18,017,592 3.66000%
18.01 Property   Walgreens - Grenada, MS 2008 NAP 14,550 SF   Fee Simple     3,150,000      
18.02 Property   Walgreens - Bastrop, LA 2006 NAP 14,820 SF   Fee Simple     2,350,000      
18.03 Property   Fresenius - Alexandria, LA 2018 NAP 7,385 SF   Fee Simple     2,180,000      
18.04 Property   Fresenius - Marksville, LA 2018 NAP 6,630 SF   Fee Simple     1,800,000      
18.05 Property   Dollar General - Otterbein, IN 2020 NAP 9,026 SF   Fee Simple     940,000      
18.06 Property   Dollar General - Chassell, MI 2020 NAP 9,100 SF   Fee Simple     930,000      
18.07 Property   Dollar General - Noel, MO 2020 NAP 10,640 SF   Fee Simple     900,000      
18.08 Property   Dollar General - El Dorado Springs, MO 2020 NAP 10,640 SF   Fee Simple     880,000      
18.09 Property   Dollar General - Montgomery City, MO 2020 NAP 10,566 SF   Fee Simple     880,000      
18.10 Property   Dollar General - Cambridge, MN 2020 NAP 9,100 SF   Fee Simple     870,000      
18.11 Property   Dollar General - Bemidji, MN 2020 NAP 9,026 SF   Fee Simple     870,000      
18.12 Property   Dollar General - Kingman, IN 2020 NAP 9,026 SF   Fee Simple     840,000      
18.13 Property   Dollar General - St Clair, MO 2020 NAP 9,100 SF   Fee Simple     840,000      
18.14 Property   Dollar General - Greenview, IL 2020 NAP 9,026 SF   Fee Simple     840,000      
18.15 Property   Dollar General - Warrensburg, IL 2020 NAP 9,002 SF   Fee Simple     830,000      
18.16 Property   Dollar General - Fairbank, IA 2020 NAP 9,100 SF   Fee Simple     800,000      
18.17 Property   Dollar General - St Charles, IA 2020 NAP 9,026 SF   Fee Simple     790,000      
18.18 Property   Dollar General - Pelican Rapids, MN 2019 NAP 7,489 SF   Fee Simple     790,000      
18.19 Property   Dollar General - Eolia, MO 2020 NAP 9,100 SF   Fee Simple     770,000      
19 Loan 65, 88 Best Western Plus Carriage Inn 1964 2019 178 Rooms 115,168.54 Fee Simple 20,500,000 20,500,000 20,500,000 1.9% 20,500,000 3.36000%
20 Loan 8, 37, 66, 67 JW Marriott Nashville 2018 NAP 533 Rooms 347,091.93 Fee Simple and Leasehold 20,000,000 20,000,000 20,000,000 1.8% 20,000,000 3.13900%
21 Loan 8, 68, 69, 70 White Oak Crossing 2002, 2003 NAP 527,874 SF 120.06 Fee Simple 20,000,000 20,000,000 20,000,000 1.8% 17,564,475 3.54400%
22 Loan 8, 71, 72, 73 Willoughby Commons 1997-2000 NAP 351,581 SF 105.10 Fee Simple 20,000,000 20,000,000 20,000,000 1.8% 17,749,071 4.03800%
23 Loan 8, 74 The Hub 2006 NAP 172,136 SF 256.81 Fee Simple 19,205,881 19,205,881 19,205,881 1.8% 19,205,881 3.49300%
24 Loan 75, 76 SVEA Texas Portfolio     119,243 SF 128.52   15,325,000 15,325,000 15,325,000 1.4% 13,396,394 4.00800%
24.01 Property   4200 Jimmy Johnson Boulevard 2016 NAP 17,325 SF   Fee Simple     3,244,123      
24.02 Property   2220 Forum Drive 2017 NAP 25,536 SF   Fee Simple     3,051,732      
24.03 Property   4626 East Southcross Boulevard 2002 NAP 13,000 SF   Fee Simple     2,520,996      
24.04 Property   1919 Austin Avenue 1992 NAP 17,584 SF   Fee Simple     1,910,649      
24.05 Property   1470 Highway 44 2018 NAP 8,878 SF   Fee Simple     1,685,087      
24.06 Property   4602 East Southcross Boulevard 2004 NAP 8,040 SF   Fee Simple     1,592,208      
24.07 Property   2412 East Richardson Road 2000 NAP 19,955 SF   Fee Simple     888,983      
24.08 Property   11811 North D Street 1995 NAP 8,925 SF   Fee Simple     431,223      
25 Loan 77 Miramar Tech Center 2019 NAP 56,710 SF 239.11 Fee Simple 13,560,000 13,560,000 13,560,000 1.3% 13,560,000 3.58000%
26 Loan 78, 79 10 Railroad Avenue 1958 2012 143,802 SF 84.70 Fee Simple 12,180,000 12,180,000 12,180,000 1.1% 10,507,876 3.89000%

 

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Control Number Loan / Property Flag Footnotes Property Name Year Built Year Renovated Units, Rooms, Sq Ft Unit Description Loan Per Unit ($) Ownership Interest Original Balance ($) Cut-off Date Balance ($) Allocated Cut-off Date Loan Amount ($) % of Initial Pool Balance Balloon Balance ($) Mortgage Loan Rate (%)
27 Loan 80, 81 Dearborn Flex Portfolio     145,754 SF 71.35   10,400,000 10,400,000 10,400,000 1.0% 8,421,438 3.66000%
27.01 Property   5850 Mercury Drive 2000 2017 78,670 SF   Fee Simple     5,574,400      
27.02 Property   15041 South Commerce Drive 1989 NAP 67,084 SF   Fee Simple     4,825,600      
28 Loan 44, 82 3100 Research Boulevard 1984 2016 277,012 SF 36.10 Fee Simple 10,000,000 10,000,000 10,000,000 0.9% 9,012,455 3.60200%
29 Loan 83 Walmart Neighborhood Market & Shops - Chicago 2014 NAP 56,120 SF 168.39 Fee Simple 9,450,000 9,450,000 9,450,000 0.9% 9,450,000 3.71000%
30 Loan 84 156 West 54th and 159 West 53rd Street 1968 NAP 41,692 SF 197.88 Fee Simple 8,250,000 8,250,000 8,250,000 0.8% 8,250,000 4.61000%
31 Loan 84 212 East 47th Street 1979 NAP 24,508 SF 327.05 Fee Simple 8,015,267 8,015,267 8,015,267 0.7% 8,015,267 4.61000%
32 Loan 85 Park Plaza Business Park 1983 2019 90,163 SF 77.64 Fee Simple 7,000,000 7,000,000 7,000,000 0.6% 5,549,916 3.95000%
33 Loan 86 Franz Road Industrial 2002 NAP 63,750 SF 86.27 Fee Simple 5,500,000 5,500,000 5,500,000 0.5% 4,483,068 3.86000%
34 Loan   BJ’s Olean 1994 NAP 71,760 SF 72.74 Fee Simple 5,220,000 5,220,000 5,220,000 0.5% 4,193,384 4.32000%
35 Loan   Rite Aid - Yucca Valley 2011 NAP 18,026 SF 249.64 Fee Simple 4,500,000 4,500,000 4,500,000 0.4% 4,079,611 3.94000%
36 Loan 78, 87 Omaha Sitel 1977 NAP 35,774 SF 116.01 Fee Simple 4,150,000 4,150,000 4,150,000 0.4% 3,605,901 4.18300%
37 Loan   CityLine Buffalo Storage 1997 2007 55,725 SF 68.19 Fee Simple 3,800,000 3,800,000 3,800,000 0.4% 3,279,857 3.91000%
38 Loan   CityLine Loveland CO 2016 NAP 32,805 SF 82.30 Fee Simple 2,700,000 2,700,000 2,700,000 0.2% 2,274,439 4.00000%
39 Loan 84 455 Central Park West 2002 NAP 15,376 SF 129.08 Fee Simple 1,984,733 1,984,733 1,984,733 0.2% 1,984,733 4.61000%

 

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BMARK 2020-B21 Annex A-1
                                   
Control Number Loan / Property Flag Footnotes Property Name Administrative Cost Rate (%) (1) Net Mortgage Loan Rate (%) Monthly Debt Service ($) (2) Annual Debt Service ($) Pari Passu Companion Loan Monthly Debt Service ($) Pari Passu Companion Loan Annual Debt Service ($) Amortization Type Interest Accrual Method Seasoning Original Interest-Only Period (Mos.) Remaining Interest-Only Period (Mos.) Original Term To Maturity / ARD (Mos.) Remaining Term To Maturity / ARD (Mos.) Original Amortization Term (Mos.)
1 Loan 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 The Grace Building 0.01311% 2.67899% 227,457.52 2,729,490.24 1,780,992.41 21,371,908.92 Interest Only Actual/360 0 121 121 121 121 0
2 Loan 8, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 McClellan Business Park 0.01186% 3.29714% 209,684.90 2,516,218.80 791,211.00 9,494,532.00 Interest Only Actual/360 0 121 121 121 121 0
3 Loan 20 Amazon West LA 0.01186% 2.75814% 175,529.51 2,106,354.12     Interest Only Actual/360 0 120 120 120 120 0
4 Loan 8, 21 32-42 Broadway 0.01186% 3.23814% 205,946.18 2,471,354.16 137,297.45 1,647,569.40 Interest Only Actual/360 0 120 120 120 120 0
5 Loan 8, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay 0.01124% 3.54677% 225,463.54 2,705,562.48 4,687,236.72 56,246,840.64 Interest Only - ARD Actual/360 8 120 112 120 112 0
5.01 Property   MGM Grand                            
5.02 Property   Mandalay Bay                            
6 Loan 8, 32, 33, 34, 35 416-420 Kent Avenue 0.01561% 3.33271% 169,741.22 2,036,894.64 443,873.30 5,326,479.60 Interest Only Actual/360 0 120 120 120 120 0
7 Loan 8, 36, 37, 38, 39 711 Fifth Avenue 0.01311% 3.14689% 160,194.44 1,922,333.28 1,294,905.10 15,538,861.20 Interest Only Actual/360 8 120 112 120 112 0
8 Loan 40, 41, 42 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive 0.01186% 3.27614% 229,579.68 2,754,956.16     Interest Only, Then Amortizing Actual/360 0 60 60 120 120 360
9 Loan 43 One Commerce Square 0.01186% 3.65814% 151,333.98 1,816,007.76     Amortizing Actual/360 0 0 0 120 120 360
10 Loan 44, 45, 46 Tower at Frisco Square 0.06061% 3.55939% 145,846.38 1,750,156.56     Interest Only, Then Amortizing Actual/360 0 61 61 121 121 360
11 Loan 47 The Standard 0.06061% 3.61139% 142,197.23 1,706,366.76     Interest Only, Then Amortizing Actual/360 0 24 24 120 120 360
12 Loan 8, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54 Kings Plaza 0.01186% 3.34694% 85,136.25 1,021,635.00 1,296,908.88 15,562,906.56 Interest Only Actual/360 10 120 110 120 110 0
13 Loan 8, 55, 56 4 West 58th Street 0.01186% 3.66814% 93,277.78 1,119,333.36 295,379.63 3,544,555.56 Interest Only Actual/360 8 120 112 120 112 0
14 Loan 8, 57, 58, 59 Redmond Town Center 0.01186% 3.83814% 140,642.47 1,687,709.64 335,197.89 4,022,374.68 Interest Only, Then Amortizing Actual/360 8 24 16 60 52 360
15 Loan   Walgreens 9 Portfolio 0.01186% 3.49814% 88,968.75 1,067,625.00     Interest Only Actual/360 1 120 119 120 119 0
15.01 Property   WAG Buffalo Grove                            
15.02 Property   WAG Nashville                            
15.03 Property   WAG Irmo                            
15.04 Property   WAG Sherman                            
15.05 Property   WAG Cleveland                            
15.06 Property   WAG Saginaw                            
15.07 Property   WAG Alice                            
15.08 Property   WAG Camden                            
15.09 Property   WAG Poplar Bluff                            
16 Loan 60 44 Whippany Fee 0.01186% 3.54814% 78,956.60 947,479.20     Interest Only Actual/360 0 120 120 120 120 0
17 Loan 8, 61, 62, 63 Cambridge Crossing 0.01186% 2.68614% 56,989.00 683,868.00 615,481.25 7,385,775.00 Interest Only - ARD Actual/360 0 120 120 120 120 0
18 Loan 64 InCommercial Net Lease Portfolio 0.01186% 3.64814% 101,910.23 1,222,922.76     Interest Only, Then Amortizing Actual/360 0 13 13 121 121 360
18.01 Property   Walgreens - Grenada, MS                            
18.02 Property   Walgreens - Bastrop, LA                            
18.03 Property   Fresenius - Alexandria, LA                            
18.04 Property   Fresenius - Marksville, LA                            
18.05 Property   Dollar General - Otterbein, IN                            
18.06 Property   Dollar General - Chassell, MI                            
18.07 Property   Dollar General - Noel, MO                            
18.08 Property   Dollar General - El Dorado Springs, MO                            
18.09 Property   Dollar General - Montgomery City, MO                            
18.10 Property   Dollar General - Cambridge, MN                            
18.11 Property   Dollar General - Bemidji, MN                            
18.12 Property   Dollar General - Kingman, IN                            
18.13 Property   Dollar General - St Clair, MO                            
18.14 Property   Dollar General - Greenview, IL                            
18.15 Property   Dollar General - Warrensburg, IL                            
18.16 Property   Dollar General - Fairbank, IA                            
18.17 Property   Dollar General - St Charles, IA                            
18.18 Property   Dollar General - Pelican Rapids, MN                            
18.19 Property   Dollar General - Eolia, MO                            
19 Loan 65, 88 Best Western Plus Carriage Inn 0.01186% 3.34814% 58,197.22 698,366.64     Interest Only Actual/360 8 120 112 120 112 0
20 Loan 8, 37, 66, 67 JW Marriott Nashville 0.01186% 3.12714% 53,043.29 636,519.48 437,607.12 5,251,285.44 Interest Only Actual/360 8 120 112 120 112 0
21 Loan 8, 68, 69, 70 White Oak Crossing 0.01186% 3.53214% 90,300.88 1,083,610.56 195,840.04 2,350,080.48 Interest Only, Then Amortizing Actual/360 11 48 37 120 109 360
22 Loan 8, 71, 72, 73 Willoughby Commons 0.02186% 4.01614% 95,921.73 1,151,060.76 81,293.66 975,523.92 Interest Only, Then Amortizing Actual/360 10 48 38 120 110 360
23 Loan 8, 74 The Hub 0.01186% 3.48114% 56,681.58 680,178.96 73,781.54 885,378.48 Interest Only Actual/360 1 120 119 120 119 0
24 Loan 75, 76 SVEA Texas Portfolio 0.01186% 3.99614% 80,958.71 971,504.52     Amortizing, Then Interest Only Actual/360 0 60 60 120 120 300
24.01 Property   4200 Jimmy Johnson Boulevard                            
24.02 Property   2220 Forum Drive                            
24.03 Property   4626 East Southcross Boulevard                            
24.04 Property   1919 Austin Avenue                            
24.05 Property   1470 Highway 44                            
24.06 Property   4602 East Southcross Boulevard                            
24.07 Property   2412 East Richardson Road                            
24.08 Property   11811 North D Street                            
25 Loan 77 Miramar Tech Center 0.01186% 3.56814% 41,015.86 492,190.32     Interest Only Actual/360 0 120 120 120 120 0
26 Loan 78, 79 10 Railroad Avenue 0.01186% 3.87814% 57,379.43 688,553.16     Interest Only, Then Amortizing Actual/360 0 37 37 121 121 360

 

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Control Number Loan / Property Flag Footnotes Property Name Administrative Cost Rate (%) (1) Net Mortgage Loan Rate (%) Monthly Debt Service ($) (2) Annual Debt Service ($) Pari Passu Companion Loan Monthly Debt Service ($) Pari Passu Companion Loan Annual Debt Service ($) Amortization Type Interest Accrual Method Seasoning Original Interest-Only Period (Mos.) Remaining Interest-Only Period (Mos.) Original Term To Maturity / ARD (Mos.) Remaining Term To Maturity / ARD (Mos.) Original Amortization Term (Mos.)
27 Loan 80, 81 Dearborn Flex Portfolio 0.01186% 3.64814% 47,634.44 571,613.28     Interest Only, Then Amortizing Actual/360 0 12 12 120 120 360
27.01 Property   5850 Mercury Drive                            
27.02 Property   15041 South Commerce Drive                            
28 Loan 44, 82 3100 Research Boulevard 0.01186% 3.59014% 45,475.77 545,709.24     Interest Only, Then Amortizing Actual/360 0 61 61 121 121 360
29 Loan 83 Walmart Neighborhood Market & Shops - Chicago 0.01186% 3.69814% 29,622.03 355,464.36     Interest Only Actual/360 0 120 120 120 120 0
30 Loan 84 156 West 54th and 159 West 53rd Street 0.01186% 4.59814% 32,133.94 385,607.28     Interest Only Actual/360 0 61 61 61 61 0
31 Loan 84 212 East 47th Street 0.01186% 4.59814% 31,219.65 374,635.80     Interest Only Actual/360 0 61 61 61 61 0
32 Loan 85 Park Plaza Business Park 0.01186% 3.93814% 33,217.61 398,611.32     Amortizing Actual/360 0 1 1 121 121 360
33 Loan 86 Franz Road Industrial 0.01186% 3.84814% 25,815.87 309,790.44     Interest Only, Then Amortizing Actual/360 0 12 12 120 120 360
34 Loan   BJ’s Olean 0.01186% 4.30814% 25,893.63 310,723.56     Amortizing Actual/360 0 0 0 120 120 360
35 Loan   Rite Aid - Yucca Valley 0.01186% 3.92814% 21,328.32 255,939.84     Interest Only, Then Amortizing Actual/360 0 60 60 120 120 360
36 Loan 78, 87 Omaha Sitel 0.02186% 4.16114% 20,253.06 243,036.72     Interest Only, Then Amortizing Actual/360 0 37 37 121 121 360
37 Loan   CityLine Buffalo Storage 0.01186% 3.89814% 17,945.17 215,342.04     Interest Only, Then Amortizing Actual/360 0 36 36 120 120 360
38 Loan   CityLine Loveland CO 0.01186% 3.98814% 12,890.21 154,682.52     Interest Only, Then Amortizing Actual/360 0 24 24 120 120 360
39 Loan 84 455 Central Park West 0.01186% 4.59814% 7,730.58 92,766.96     Interest Only Actual/360 0 61 61 61 61 0

 

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Control Number Loan / Property Flag Footnotes Property Name Remaining Amortization Term (Mos.) Origination Date Due Date First Due Date Last IO Due Date First P&I Due Date Maturity Date / ARD ARD (Yes / No) Final Maturity Date Grace Period- Late Fee Grace Period- Default Prepayment Provision (3) 2017 EGI ($)
1 Loan 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 The Grace Building 0 11/17/2020 6 12/6/2020 12/6/2030   12/6/2030 No   0 0 Lockout/24_Defeasance or >YM or 1%/90_0%/7 113,255,664
2 Loan 8, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 McClellan Business Park 0 11/13/2020 11 12/11/2020 12/11/2030   12/11/2030 No   0 0 YM/24_Defeasance or YM/90_0%/7 35,020,952
3 Loan 20 Amazon West LA 0 10/22/2020 6 12/6/2020 11/6/2030   11/6/2030 No   0 0 Lockout/24_Defeasance/92_0%/4 N/A
4 Loan 8, 21 32-42 Broadway 0 11/3/2020 6 12/6/2020 11/6/2030   11/6/2030 No   0 0 Lockout/24_Defeasance/92_0%/4 21,214,177
5 Loan 8, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay 0 2/14/2020 5 4/5/2020 3/5/2030   3/5/2030 Yes 3/5/2032 0 0 >YM or 0.5%/32_Defeasance or >YM or 0.5%/81_0%/7 2,161,960,165
5.01 Property   MGM Grand                         1,179,680,639
5.02 Property   Mandalay Bay                         982,279,526
6 Loan 8, 32, 33, 34, 35 416-420 Kent Avenue 0 10/30/2020 6 12/6/2020 11/6/2030   11/6/2030 No   0 0 Lockout/24_Defeasance/91_0%/5 N/A
7 Loan 8, 36, 37, 38, 39 711 Fifth Avenue 0 3/6/2020 6 4/6/2020 3/6/2030   3/6/2030 No   0 0 Lockout/32_Defeasance/81_0%/7 62,723,555
8 Loan 40, 41, 42 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive 360 10/8/2020 6 12/6/2020 11/6/2025 12/6/2025 11/6/2030 No   0 0 Lockout/24_Defeasance/92_0%/4 N/A
9 Loan 43 One Commerce Square 360 10/28/2020 6 12/6/2020   12/6/2020 11/6/2030 No   0 0 Lockout/24_Defeasance/90_0%/6 N/A
10 Loan 44, 45, 46 Tower at Frisco Square 360 11/10/2020 6 12/6/2020 12/6/2025 1/6/2026 12/6/2030 No   0 0 Lockout/24_>YM or 1%/94_0%/3 4,534,731
11 Loan 47 The Standard 360 10/23/2020 1 12/1/2020 11/1/2022 12/1/2022 11/1/2030 No   0 0 Lockout/24_Defeasance/92_0%/4 3,450,265
12 Loan 8, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54 Kings Plaza 0 12/3/2019 1 2/1/2020 1/1/2030   1/1/2030 No   5 0 Lockout/34_>YM or 1%/81_0%/5 64,923,243
13 Loan 8, 55, 56 4 West 58th Street 0 2/28/2020 1 4/1/2020 3/1/2030   3/1/2030 No   1 0 Lockout/32_Defeasance/82_0%/6 4,905,078
14 Loan 8, 57, 58, 59 Redmond Town Center 360 2/21/2020 6 4/6/2020 3/6/2022 4/6/2022 3/6/2025 No   0 0 Lockout/32_Defeasance/24_0%/4 12,572,296
15 Loan   Walgreens 9 Portfolio 0 10/1/2020 1 11/1/2020 10/1/2030   10/1/2030 No   5 5 Lockout/25_Defeasance/90_0%/5 N/A
15.01 Property   WAG Buffalo Grove                         N/A
15.02 Property   WAG Nashville                         N/A
15.03 Property   WAG Irmo                         N/A
15.04 Property   WAG Sherman                         N/A
15.05 Property   WAG Cleveland                         N/A
15.06 Property   WAG Saginaw                         N/A
15.07 Property   WAG Alice                         N/A
15.08 Property   WAG Camden                         N/A
15.09 Property   WAG Poplar Bluff                         N/A
16 Loan 60 44 Whippany Fee 0 10/30/2020 6 12/6/2020 11/6/2030   11/6/2030 No   0 0 Lockout/24_Defeasance/93_0%/3 N/A
17 Loan 8, 61, 62, 63 Cambridge Crossing 0 10/16/2020 6 12/6/2020 11/6/2030   11/6/2030 Yes 11/6/2034 0 0 Lockout/24_Defeasance or >YM or 1%/89_0%/7 N/A
18 Loan 64 InCommercial Net Lease Portfolio 360 11/10/2020 6 12/6/2020 12/6/2021 1/6/2022 12/6/2030 No   0 0 Lockout/24_>YM or 1%/93_0%/4 N/A
18.01 Property   Walgreens - Grenada, MS                         N/A
18.02 Property   Walgreens - Bastrop, LA                         N/A
18.03 Property   Fresenius - Alexandria, LA                         N/A
18.04 Property   Fresenius - Marksville, LA                         N/A
18.05 Property   Dollar General - Otterbein, IN                         N/A
18.06 Property   Dollar General - Chassell, MI                         N/A
18.07 Property   Dollar General - Noel, MO                         N/A
18.08 Property   Dollar General - El Dorado Springs, MO                         N/A
18.09 Property   Dollar General - Montgomery City, MO                         N/A
18.10 Property   Dollar General - Cambridge, MN                         N/A
18.11 Property   Dollar General - Bemidji, MN                         N/A
18.12 Property   Dollar General - Kingman, IN                         N/A
18.13 Property   Dollar General - St Clair, MO                         N/A
18.14 Property   Dollar General - Greenview, IL                         N/A
18.15 Property   Dollar General - Warrensburg, IL                         N/A
18.16 Property   Dollar General - Fairbank, IA                         N/A
18.17 Property   Dollar General - St Charles, IA                         N/A
18.18 Property   Dollar General - Pelican Rapids, MN                         N/A
18.19 Property   Dollar General - Eolia, MO                         N/A
19 Loan 65, 88 Best Western Plus Carriage Inn 0 2/21/2020 6 4/6/2020 3/6/2030   3/6/2030 No   0 0 Lockout/24_>YM or 1%/89_0%/7 7,757,757
20 Loan 8, 37, 66, 67 JW Marriott Nashville 0 3/6/2020 6 4/6/2020 3/6/2030   3/6/2030 No   0 0 Lockout/32_Defeasance/81_0%/7 N/A
21 Loan 8, 68, 69, 70 White Oak Crossing 360 11/14/2019 6 1/6/2020 12/6/2023 1/6/2024 12/6/2029 No   0 0 Lockout/35_Defeasance/80_0%/5 8,380,001
22 Loan 8, 71, 72, 73 Willoughby Commons 360 12/20/2019 6 2/6/2020 1/6/2024 2/6/2024 1/6/2030 No   0 0 Lockout/34_Defeasance/81_0%/5 4,700,619
23 Loan 8, 74 The Hub 0 9/30/2020 6 11/6/2020 10/6/2030   10/6/2030 No   0 0 Lockout/25_Defeasance/91_0%/4 6,067,594
24 Loan 75, 76 SVEA Texas Portfolio 300 11/5/2020 6 12/6/2020 11/6/2030 12/6/2020 11/6/2030 No   0 0 Lockout/24_Defeasance/91_0%/5 N/A
24.01 Property   4200 Jimmy Johnson Boulevard                         N/A
24.02 Property   2220 Forum Drive                         N/A
24.03 Property   4626 East Southcross Boulevard                         N/A
24.04 Property   1919 Austin Avenue                         N/A
24.05 Property   1470 Highway 44                         N/A
24.06 Property   4602 East Southcross Boulevard                         N/A
24.07 Property   2412 East Richardson Road                         N/A
24.08 Property   11811 North D Street                         N/A
25 Loan 77 Miramar Tech Center 0 10/22/2020 6 12/6/2020 11/6/2030   11/6/2030 No   0 0 Lockout/24_Defeasance/92_0%/4 N/A
26 Loan 78, 79 10 Railroad Avenue 360 11/13/2020 1 12/1/2020 12/1/2023 1/1/2024 12/1/2030 No   0 0 Lockout/24_Defeasance/94_0%/3 N/A

 

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Control Number Loan / Property Flag Footnotes Property Name Remaining Amortization Term (Mos.) Origination Date Due Date First Due Date Last IO Due Date First P&I Due Date Maturity Date / ARD ARD (Yes / No) Final Maturity Date Grace Period- Late Fee Grace Period- Default Prepayment Provision (3) 2017 EGI ($)
27 Loan 80, 81 Dearborn Flex Portfolio 360 10/29/2020 6 12/6/2020 11/6/2021 12/6/2021 11/6/2030 No   0 0 Lockout/24_Defeasance/92_0%/4 N/A
27.01 Property   5850 Mercury Drive                         N/A
27.02 Property   15041 South Commerce Drive                         N/A
28 Loan 44, 82 3100 Research Boulevard 360 11/2/2020 1 12/1/2020 12/1/2025 1/1/2026 12/1/2030 No   0 5 days grace, once per trailing 12-month period Lockout/24_Defeasance/93_0%/4 3,029,160
29 Loan 83 Walmart Neighborhood Market & Shops - Chicago 0 10/20/2020 6 12/6/2020 11/6/2030   11/6/2030 No   0 0 Lockout/24_Defeasance/92_0%/4 1,218,365
30 Loan 84 156 West 54th and 159 West 53rd Street 0 11/10/2020 6 12/6/2020 12/6/2025   12/6/2025 No   0 0 Lockout/24_Defeasance/34_0%/3 N/A
31 Loan 84 212 East 47th Street 0 11/10/2020 6 12/6/2020 12/6/2025   12/6/2025 No   0 0 Lockout/24_Defeasance/34_0%/3 N/A
32 Loan 85 Park Plaza Business Park 360 11/9/2020 1 12/1/2020 12/1/2020 1/1/2021 12/1/2030 No   5 days grace, once per 12-month period 0 Lockout/24_Defeasance/94_0%/3 N/A
33 Loan 86 Franz Road Industrial 360 11/6/2020 6 12/6/2020 11/6/2021 12/6/2021 11/6/2030 No   0 0 Lockout/36_>YM or 1%/79_0%/5 N/A
34 Loan   BJ’s Olean 360 10/16/2020 1 12/1/2020   12/1/2020 11/1/2030 No   0 5 days grace, once per trailing 12-month period Lockout/24_Defeasance/93_0%/3 N/A
35 Loan   Rite Aid - Yucca Valley 360 10/30/2020 6 12/6/2020 11/6/2025 12/6/2025 11/6/2030 No   0 0 Lockout/24_Defeasance/92_0%/4 N/A
36 Loan 78, 87 Omaha Sitel 360 11/13/2020 1 12/1/2020 12/1/2023 1/1/2024 12/1/2030 No   0 0 Lockout/24_Defeasance/94_0%/3 N/A
37 Loan   CityLine Buffalo Storage 360 10/20/2020 6 12/6/2020 11/6/2023 12/6/2023 11/6/2030 No   0 0 Lockout/24_Defeasance/92_0%/4 N/A
38 Loan   CityLine Loveland CO 360 10/15/2020 6 12/6/2020 11/6/2022 12/6/2022 11/6/2030 No   0 0 Lockout/24_Defeasance/92_0%/4 N/A
39 Loan 84 455 Central Park West 0 11/10/2020 6 12/6/2020 12/6/2025   12/6/2025 No   0 0 Lockout/24_Defeasance/34_0%/3 N/A

 

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Control Number Loan / Property Flag Footnotes Property Name 2017 Expenses ($) 2017 NOI ($) 2018 EGI ($) 2018 Expenses ($) 2018 NOI ($) 2019 EGI ($) 2019 Expenses ($) 2019 NOI ($) Most Recent EGI (if past 2019) ($) Most Recent Expenses (if past 2019) ($) Most Recent NOI (if past 2019) ($) Most Recent NOI Date (if past 2019) Most Recent # of months
1 Loan 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 The Grace Building 46,095,990 67,159,674 122,739,552 49,532,888 73,206,665 102,917,243 50,379,050 52,538,193 97,004,029 50,731,490 46,272,539 9/30/2020 12
2 Loan 8, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 McClellan Business Park 13,375,743 21,645,209 39,655,018 14,730,525 24,924,493 42,772,659 15,192,749 27,579,910 46,135,523 16,541,707 29,593,816 9/30/2020 12
3 Loan 20 Amazon West LA N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
4 Loan 8, 21 32-42 Broadway 10,436,824 10,777,353 22,313,427 10,791,578 11,521,849 23,020,311 11,125,485 11,894,826 23,543,821 10,777,257 12,766,564 6/30/2020 12
5 Loan 8, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay 1,556,922,957 605,037,208 2,191,540,530 1,574,171,264 617,369,266 2,106,295,488 1,586,215,135 520,080,353 1,542,534,742 1,161,377,839 381,156,903 6/30/2020 12
5.01 Property   MGM Grand 834,995,842 344,684,797 1,226,105,346 854,539,115 371,566,231 1,161,850,748 879,242,083 282,608,665 874,139,277 653,818,258 220,321,020 6/30/2020 12
5.02 Property   Mandalay Bay 721,927,115 260,352,411 965,435,184 719,632,149 245,803,035 944,444,740 706,973,052 237,471,688 668,395,465 507,559,582 160,835,883 6/30/2020 12
6 Loan 8, 32, 33, 34, 35 416-420 Kent Avenue N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 17,798,150 7,724,535 10,073,615 6/30/2020 6
7 Loan 8, 36, 37, 38, 39 711 Fifth Avenue 17,358,037 45,365,518 63,038,695 18,950,129 44,088,566 69,563,590 20,967,241 48,596,349 69,060,254 21,771,999 47,288,255 3/31/2020 12
8 Loan 40, 41, 42 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive N/A N/A 6,683,234 2,742,015 3,941,219 5,811,449 3,011,704 2,799,745 5,354,406 2,867,737 2,486,669 6/30/2020 12
9 Loan 43 One Commerce Square N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 6,998,150 3,628,475 3,369,676 7,485,801 3,829,541 3,656,260 9/30/2020 12
10 Loan 44, 45, 46 Tower at Frisco Square 1,813,727 2,721,004 4,355,265 1,842,323 2,512,942 4,448,359 2,009,194 2,439,165 4,963,067 1,898,432 3,064,634 9/30/2020 12
11 Loan 47 The Standard 1,394,579 2,055,686 3,795,182 1,469,670 2,325,513 4,667,651 1,549,152 3,118,499 5,365,377 1,495,408 3,869,968 8/31/2020 12
12 Loan 8, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54 Kings Plaza 25,486,495 39,436,748 69,684,148 27,595,961 42,088,187 79,062,917 29,497,775 49,565,143 82,287,609 31,518,903 50,768,706 8/31/2020 12
13 Loan 8, 55, 56 4 West 58th Street 1,996,939 2,908,139 4,877,497 1,903,193 2,974,304 5,628,265 2,057,287 3,570,977 7,897,694 3,378,556 4,519,138 6/30/2020 12
14 Loan 8, 57, 58, 59 Redmond Town Center 3,843,706 8,728,590 12,945,809 3,914,837 9,030,971 N/A N/A N/A 13,766,778 4,065,369 9,701,409 11/30/2019 12
15 Loan   Walgreens 9 Portfolio N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
15.01 Property   WAG Buffalo Grove N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
15.02 Property   WAG Nashville N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
15.03 Property   WAG Irmo N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
15.04 Property   WAG Sherman N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
15.05 Property   WAG Cleveland N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
15.06 Property   WAG Saginaw N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
15.07 Property   WAG Alice N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
15.08 Property   WAG Camden N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
15.09 Property   WAG Poplar Bluff N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
16 Loan 60 44 Whippany Fee N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
17 Loan 8, 61, 62, 63 Cambridge Crossing N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
18 Loan 64 InCommercial Net Lease Portfolio N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
18.01 Property   Walgreens - Grenada, MS N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
18.02 Property   Walgreens - Bastrop, LA N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
18.03 Property   Fresenius - Alexandria, LA N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
18.04 Property   Fresenius - Marksville, LA N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
18.05 Property   Dollar General - Otterbein, IN N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
18.06 Property   Dollar General - Chassell, MI N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
18.07 Property   Dollar General - Noel, MO N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
18.08 Property   Dollar General - El Dorado Springs, MO N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
18.09 Property   Dollar General - Montgomery City, MO N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
18.10 Property   Dollar General - Cambridge, MN N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
18.11 Property   Dollar General - Bemidji, MN N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
18.12 Property   Dollar General - Kingman, IN N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
18.13 Property   Dollar General - St Clair, MO N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
18.14 Property   Dollar General - Greenview, IL N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
18.15 Property   Dollar General - Warrensburg, IL N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
18.16 Property   Dollar General - Fairbank, IA N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
18.17 Property   Dollar General - St Charles, IA N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
18.18 Property   Dollar General - Pelican Rapids, MN N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
18.19 Property   Dollar General - Eolia, MO N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
19 Loan 65, 88 Best Western Plus Carriage Inn 4,703,645 3,054,112 7,886,648 4,825,982 3,060,666 7,788,650 4,950,468 2,838,182 5,884,407 4,365,457 1,518,950 7/31/2020 12
20 Loan 8, 37, 66, 67 JW Marriott Nashville N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 93,677,197 65,123,527 28,553,670 48,245,221 40,461,820 7,783,401 9/30/2020 12
21 Loan 8, 68, 69, 70 White Oak Crossing 1,662,835 6,717,167 8,528,386 1,741,540 6,786,847 8,639,220 1,625,210 7,014,010 8,333,797 1,470,557 6,863,240 9/30/2020 10
22 Loan 8, 71, 72, 73 Willoughby Commons 1,259,309 3,441,310 4,806,432 1,218,102 3,588,330 N/A N/A N/A 4,230,476 1,041,512 3,188,964 9/30/2020 12
23 Loan 8, 74 The Hub 1,396,735 4,670,859 6,335,576 1,664,562 4,671,014 6,586,524 1,589,768 4,996,756 6,433,784 1,515,574 4,918,210 7/31/2020 12
24 Loan 75, 76 SVEA Texas Portfolio N/A N/A 2,016,748 386,842 1,629,905 2,275,686 506,649 1,769,037 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
24.01 Property   4200 Jimmy Johnson Boulevard N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
24.02 Property   2220 Forum Drive N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
24.03 Property   4626 East Southcross Boulevard N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
24.04 Property   1919 Austin Avenue N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
24.05 Property   1470 Highway 44 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
24.06 Property   4602 East Southcross Boulevard N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
24.07 Property   2412 East Richardson Road N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
24.08 Property   11811 North D Street N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
25 Loan 77 Miramar Tech Center N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
26 Loan 78, 79 10 Railroad Avenue N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

 

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Control Number Loan / Property Flag Footnotes Property Name 2017 Expenses ($) 2017 NOI ($) 2018 EGI ($) 2018 Expenses ($) 2018 NOI ($) 2019 EGI ($) 2019 Expenses ($) 2019 NOI ($) Most Recent EGI (if past 2019) ($) Most Recent Expenses (if past 2019) ($) Most Recent NOI (if past 2019) ($) Most Recent NOI Date (if past 2019) Most Recent # of months
27 Loan 80, 81 Dearborn Flex Portfolio N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 1,065,503 893,867 171,636 8/31/2020 12
27.01 Property   5850 Mercury Drive N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 582,130 477,752 104,378 8/31/2020 12
27.02 Property   15041 South Commerce Drive N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 483,373 416,115 67,257 8/31/2020 12
28 Loan 44, 82 3100 Research Boulevard 1,750,091 1,279,069 3,102,372 1,705,296 1,397,076 3,084,876 1,682,085 1,402,791 3,167,414 1,602,209 1,565,205 9/30/2020 12
29 Loan 83 Walmart Neighborhood Market & Shops - Chicago 409,675 808,690 1,602,023 728,555 873,467 1,391,388 497,985 893,403 1,350,207 525,804 824,403 8/31/2020 12
30 Loan 84 156 West 54th and 159 West 53rd Street N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
31 Loan 84 212 East 47th Street N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
32 Loan 85 Park Plaza Business Park N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 1,435,408 488,090 947,318 9/30/2020 12
33 Loan 86 Franz Road Industrial N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 505,634 163,573 342,061 595,924 171,754 424,170 8/31/2020 12
34 Loan   BJ’s Olean N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
35 Loan   Rite Aid - Yucca Valley N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
36 Loan 78, 87 Omaha Sitel N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
37 Loan   CityLine Buffalo Storage N/A N/A 422,800 124,154 298,646 460,153 121,496 338,657 470,683 118,793 351,890 8/31/2020 12
38 Loan   CityLine Loveland CO N/A N/A 381,839 135,266 246,573 382,922 178,654 204,268 405,051 187,117 217,935 8/31/2020 12
39 Loan 84 455 Central Park West N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

 

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Control Number Loan / Property Flag Footnotes Property Name Most Recent Description Underwritten EGI ($) Underwritten Expenses ($) Underwritten Net Operating Income ($) Debt Yield on Underwritten Net Operating Income (%) Underwritten Replacement / FF&E Reserve ($) Underwritten TI / LC ($) Underwritten Net Cash Flow ($) Underwritten NCF DSCR (x) (4) Debt Yield on Underwritten Net Cash Flow (%) Appraised Value ($) Appraisal Date
1 Loan 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 The Grace Building Trailing 12 157,612,989 53,319,272 104,293,717 11.8% 389,243 1,556,972 102,347,502 4.25 11.6% 2,150,000,000 9/8/2020
2 Loan 8, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 McClellan Business Park Trailing 12 52,666,380 15,037,967 37,628,413 10.5% 1,038,823 1,731,371 34,858,219 2.90 9.7% 595,000,000 9/15/2020
3 Loan 20 Amazon West LA Not Available 12,003,810 2,565,017 9,438,793 12.6% 12,834 50,277 9,375,682 4.45 12.5% 256,100,000 7/6/2020
4 Loan 8, 21 32-42 Broadway Trailing 12 23,169,206 10,872,817 12,296,389 9.8% 365,101 979,245 10,952,043 2.66 8.8% 243,000,000 8/28/2020
5 Loan 8, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Trailing 12 2,106,295,488 1,586,215,135 520,080,353 17.9% 32,774,592 0 487,305,761 4.95 17.9% 4,600,000,000 1/10/2020
5.01 Property   MGM Grand Trailing 12 1,161,850,748 879,242,083 282,608,665   16,011,953 0 266,596,712     2,505,000,000 1/10/2020
5.02 Property   Mandalay Bay Trailing 12 944,444,740 706,973,052 237,471,688   16,762,639 0 220,709,049     2,095,000,000 1/10/2020
6 Loan 8, 32, 33, 34, 35 416-420 Kent Avenue Annualized 29,208,373 7,241,027 21,967,346 10.1% 217,074 18,827 21,731,445 2.95 10.0% 669,800,000 9/8/2020
7 Loan 8, 36, 37, 38, 39 711 Fifth Avenue Trailing 12 74,193,553 22,888,769 51,304,783 9.4% 85,006 544,350 50,675,427 2.90 9.3% 1,000,000,000 1/23/2020
8 Loan 40, 41, 42 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Trailing 12 8,239,928 2,903,812 5,336,116 10.2% 55,940 366,694 4,913,482 1.78 9.4% 90,000,000 9/1/2021
9 Loan 43 One Commerce Square Trailing 12 7,729,609 3,971,258 3,758,352 11.4% 78,288 354,116 3,325,947 1.83 10.1% 45,700,000 9/4/2020
10 Loan 44, 45, 46 Tower at Frisco Square Trailing 12 5,327,400 2,012,936 3,314,464 10.4% 34,216 374,693 2,905,556 1.66 9.1% 49,300,000 10/21/2020
11 Loan 47 The Standard Trailing 12 5,206,252 1,522,816 3,683,436 11.9% (43,108) 262,344 3,464,200 2.03 11.2% 46,500,000 10/5/2020
12 Loan 8, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54 Kings Plaza Trailing 12 81,045,187 29,004,262 52,040,925 10.7% 139,559 995,395 50,905,970 3.07 10.5% 900,000,000 10/17/2019
13 Loan 8, 55, 56 4 West 58th Street Trailing 12 11,943,386 2,701,328 9,242,058 7.4% 15,037 167,074 9,059,948 1.94 7.2% 180,000,000 2/1/2020
14 Loan 8, 57, 58, 59 Redmond Town Center Trailing 12 15,096,303 4,207,821 10,888,482 10.7% 57,962 637,089 10,193,431 1.79 10.0% 151,000,000 8/4/2020
15 Loan   Walgreens 9 Portfolio Not Available 3,357,649 776,324 2,581,324 8.6% 19,992 0 2,561,332 2.40 8.5% 50,350,000 Various
15.01 Property   WAG Buffalo Grove Not Available 548,391 188,585 359,807   2,250 0 357,557     7,200,000 5/19/2020
15.02 Property   WAG Nashville Not Available 387,266 82,785 304,481   2,370 0 302,111     6,000,000 5/20/2020
15.03 Property   WAG Irmo Not Available 414,582 131,670 282,912   2,226 0 280,686     5,600,000 5/27/2020
15.04 Property   WAG Sherman Not Available 348,768 62,539 286,229   2,211 0 284,018     5,400,000 5/30/2020
15.05 Property   WAG Cleveland Not Available 343,027 56,509 286,519   2,205 0 284,314     5,400,000 5/20/2020
15.06 Property   WAG Saginaw Not Available 322,760 53,978 268,783   2,076 0 266,707     5,300,000 5/20/2020
15.07 Property   WAG Alice Not Available 344,003 57,534 286,469   2,216 0 284,253     5,650,000 5/21/2020
15.08 Property   WAG Camden Not Available 351,622 95,918 255,704   2,226 0 253,479     5,100,000 5/27/2020
15.09 Property   WAG Poplar Bluff Not Available 297,228 46,808 250,421   2,212 0 248,208     4,700,000 5/22/2020
16 Loan 60 44 Whippany Fee Not Available 1,751,047 N/A 1,751,047 6.7% 0 0 1,751,047 1.85 6.7% 35,000,000 9/25/2020
17 Loan 8, 61, 62, 63 Cambridge Crossing Not Available 46,678,033 13,760,711 32,917,322 11.2% 85,374 110,178 32,721,770 4.05 11.1% 729,000,000 9/28/2020
18 Loan 64 InCommercial Net Lease Portfolio Not Available 2,316,414 66,489 2,249,925 10.1% 27,353 0 2,222,572 1.82 10.0% 35,275,000 Various
18.01 Property   Walgreens - Grenada, MS Not Available 333,576 10,365 323,211   2,183 0 321,029     5,000,000 10/3/2020
18.02 Property   Walgreens - Bastrop, LA Not Available 249,381 8,636 240,745   2,223 0 238,522     3,730,000 9/24/2020
18.03 Property   Fresenius - Alexandria, LA Not Available 221,341 7,758 213,584   1,108 0 212,476     3,450,000 9/28/2020
18.04 Property   Fresenius - Marksville, LA Not Available 185,006 6,685 178,321   995 0 177,326     2,850,000 9/28/2020
18.05 Property   Dollar General - Otterbein, IN Not Available 93,708 2,314 91,393   1,354 0 90,039     1,490,000 9/21/2020
18.06 Property   Dollar General - Chassell, MI Not Available 97,551 2,395 95,156   1,365 0 93,791     1,470,000 9/24/2020
18.07 Property   Dollar General - Noel, MO Not Available 94,507 2,331 92,176   1,596 0 90,580     1,425,000 10/1/2020
18.08 Property   Dollar General - El Dorado Springs, MO Not Available 92,977 2,299 90,679   1,596 0 89,083     1,400,000 10/1/2020
18.09 Property   Dollar General - Montgomery City, MO Not Available 92,525 2,289 90,237   1,585 0 88,652     1,390,000 9/23/2020
18.10 Property   Dollar General - Cambridge, MN Not Available 92,021 2,278 89,742   1,365 0 88,377     1,380,000 9/27/2020
18.11 Property   Dollar General - Bemidji, MN Not Available 88,731 2,209 86,523   1,354 0 85,169     1,380,000 10/2/2020
18.12 Property   Dollar General - Kingman, IN Not Available 84,783 2,125 82,658   1,354 0 81,304     1,340,000 9/21/2020
18.13 Property   Dollar General - St Clair, MO Not Available 88,535 2,205 86,330   1,365 0 84,965     1,330,000 10/1/2020
18.14 Property   Dollar General - Greenview, IL Not Available 85,308 2,136 83,172   1,354 0 81,818     1,330,000 9/25/2020
18.15 Property   Dollar General - Warrensburg, IL Not Available 83,718 2,102 81,616   1,350 0 80,266     1,310,000 9/25/2020
18.16 Property   Dollar General - Fairbank, IA Not Available 84,103 2,110 81,993   1,365 0 80,628     1,260,000 10/1/2020
18.17 Property   Dollar General - St Charles, IA Not Available 83,877 2,106 81,771   1,354 0 80,417     1,260,000 10/1/2020
18.18 Property   Dollar General - Pelican Rapids, MN Not Available 83,494 2,098 81,396   1,123 0 80,272     1,260,000 10/2/2020
18.19 Property   Dollar General - Eolia, MO Not Available 81,272 2,050 79,222   1,365 0 77,857     1,220,000 9/23/2020
19 Loan 65, 88 Best Western Plus Carriage Inn Trailing 12 7,776,846 5,093,429 2,683,417 13.1% 311,074 0 2,372,343 3.40 11.6% 36,500,000 12/17/2019
20 Loan 8, 37, 66, 67 JW Marriott Nashville Trailing 12 94,449,843 66,104,698 28,345,145 15.3% 3,777,994 0 24,567,151 4.17 13.3% 301,000,000 11/10/2020
21 Loan 8, 68, 69, 70 White Oak Crossing Annualized 8,072,109 1,699,717 6,372,392 10.1% 163,641 192,065 6,016,686 1.75 9.5% 86,750,000 10/7/2019
22 Loan 8, 71, 72, 73 Willoughby Commons Trailing 12 5,143,774 1,681,913 3,461,862 9.4% 62,205 105,998 3,293,659 1.55 8.9% 51,700,000 11/22/2019
23 Loan 8, 74 The Hub Trailing 12 6,511,632 1,586,584 4,925,048 11.1% 34,427 131,936 4,758,685 3.04 10.8% 80,800,000 9/1/2020
24 Loan 75, 76 SVEA Texas Portfolio Not Available 2,346,490 575,098 1,771,392 11.6% 29,811 51,274 1,690,307 1.74 11.0% 23,100,000 Various
24.01 Property   4200 Jimmy Johnson Boulevard Not Available N/A N/A N/A   N/A N/A N/A     4,890,000 9/17/2020
24.02 Property   2220 Forum Drive Not Available N/A N/A N/A   N/A N/A N/A     4,600,000 9/19/2020
24.03 Property   4626 East Southcross Boulevard Not Available N/A N/A N/A   N/A N/A N/A     3,800,000 9/15/2020
24.04 Property   1919 Austin Avenue Not Available N/A N/A N/A   N/A N/A N/A     2,880,000 9/21/2020
24.05 Property   1470 Highway 44 Not Available N/A N/A N/A   N/A N/A N/A     2,540,000 9/21/2020
24.06 Property   4602 East Southcross Boulevard Not Available N/A N/A N/A   N/A N/A N/A     2,400,000 9/15/2020
24.07 Property   2412 East Richardson Road Not Available N/A N/A N/A   N/A N/A N/A     1,340,000 9/21/2020
24.08 Property   11811 North D Street Not Available N/A N/A N/A   N/A N/A N/A     650,000 9/17/2020
25 Loan 77 Miramar Tech Center Not Available 2,158,303 755,337 1,402,966 10.3% 11,342 84,002 1,307,622 2.66 9.6% 23,000,000 9/18/2020
26 Loan 78, 79 10 Railroad Avenue Not Available 1,684,428 499,992 1,184,436 9.7% 14,380 50,844 1,119,212 1.63 9.2% 18,800,000 9/23/2020

 

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Control Number Loan / Property Flag Footnotes Property Name Most Recent Description Underwritten EGI ($) Underwritten Expenses ($) Underwritten Net Operating Income ($) Debt Yield on Underwritten Net Operating Income (%) Underwritten Replacement / FF&E Reserve ($) Underwritten TI / LC ($) Underwritten Net Cash Flow ($) Underwritten NCF DSCR (x) (4) Debt Yield on Underwritten Net Cash Flow (%) Appraised Value ($) Appraisal Date
27 Loan 80, 81 Dearborn Flex Portfolio Trailing 12 2,497,180 1,103,962 1,393,218 13.4% 32,640 97,832 1,262,746 2.21 12.1% 17,750,000 Various
27.01 Property   5850 Mercury Drive Trailing 12 1,317,882 594,490 723,391   27,715 51,272 644,404     9,750,000 11/30/2020
27.02 Property   15041 South Commerce Drive Trailing 12 1,179,298 509,472 669,826   4,925 46,560 618,342     8,000,000 9/30/2020
28 Loan 44, 82 3100 Research Boulevard Trailing 12 3,255,780 1,681,946 1,573,833 15.7% 55,402 221,610 1,296,821 2.38 13.0% 15,500,000 8/28/2020
29 Loan 83 Walmart Neighborhood Market & Shops - Chicago Trailing 12 1,587,396 665,334 922,062 9.8% 8,418 27,813 885,830 2.49 9.4% 15,900,000 9/10/2020
30 Loan 84 156 West 54th and 159 West 53rd Street Not Available 742,500 N/A 742,500 9.0% 0 0 742,500 1.93 9.0% 15,000,000 10/6/2020
31 Loan 84 212 East 47th Street Not Available 721,374 N/A 721,374 9.0% 0 0 721,374 1.93 9.0% 15,800,000 10/6/2020
32 Loan 85 Park Plaza Business Park Trailing 12 1,560,687 567,640 993,047 14.2% 18,033 120,241 854,773 2.14 12.2% 11,000,000 9/3/2020
33 Loan 86 Franz Road Industrial Trailing 12 717,811 174,341 543,470 9.9% 4,563 44,714 494,193 1.60 9.0% 7,940,000 9/25/2020
34 Loan   BJ’s Olean Not Available 604,037 41,500 562,538 10.8% 7,176 28,704 526,658 1.69 10.1% 7,480,000 9/2/2020
35 Loan   Rite Aid - Yucca Valley Not Available 660,300 162,777 497,523 11.1% 1,803 19,746 475,974 1.86 10.6% 7,470,000 10/8/2020
36 Loan 78, 87 Omaha Sitel Not Available 446,094 13,383 432,712 10.4% 3,577 25,042 404,092 1.66 9.7% 6,340,000 9/22/2020
37 Loan   CityLine Buffalo Storage Trailing 12 470,683 121,755 348,927 9.2% 5,573 0 343,355 1.59 9.0% 5,450,000 9/12/2020
38 Loan   CityLine Loveland CO Trailing 12 405,051 177,595 227,456 8.4% 3,281 0 224,175 1.45 8.3% 3,960,000 10/2/2020
39 Loan 84 455 Central Park West Not Available 178,626 N/A 178,626 9.0% 0 0 178,626 1.93 9.0% 3,900,000 10/6/2020

 

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Control Number Loan / Property Flag Footnotes Property Name As Is Appraised Value ($) As Is Appraisal Date Cut-off Date LTV Ratio (%) LTV Ratio at Maturity / ARD (%) Occupancy (%) (5) Occupancy Date ADR ($) RevPAR ($) Largest Tenant Largest Tenant Sq Ft Largest Tenant Lease Expiration (6) Second Largest Tenant
1 Loan 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 The Grace Building 2,150,000,000 9/8/2020 41.1% 41.1% 94.8% 10/19/2020 NAP NAP Bank of America, N.A. 155,270 5/31/2042 The Trade Desk
2 Loan 8, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 McClellan Business Park 595,000,000 9/15/2020 60.2% 60.2% 86.8% 9/15/2020 NAP NAP Amazon.com 417,637 6/30/2030 Hydra Distribution
3 Loan 20 Amazon West LA 256,100,000 7/6/2020 29.3% 29.3% 100.0% 6/25/2020 NAP NAP Amazon.com 499,633 3/31/2035 Chick-fil-A, Inc.
4 Loan 8, 21 32-42 Broadway 243,000,000 8/28/2020 51.4% 51.4% 90.5% 9/1/2020 NAP NAP City of NY Dept of Consumer Affairs 85,573 7/31/2027 City of NY Board of Elections
5 Loan 8, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay 4,600,000,000 1/10/2020 35.5% 35.5% 87.5%   196.52 180.94        
5.01 Property   MGM Grand 2,505,000,000 1/10/2020     83.9% 6/30/2020 190.29 173.85 NAP     NAP
5.02 Property   Mandalay Bay 2,095,000,000 1/10/2020     91.7% 6/30/2020 202.98 188.40 NAP     NAP
6 Loan 8, 32, 33, 34, 35 416-420 Kent Avenue 669,800,000 9/8/2020 32.4% 32.4% 83.8% 10/26/2020 NAP NAP Sea Wolf 2,300 3/31/2038 Kent Wine & Liquor
7 Loan 8, 36, 37, 38, 39 711 Fifth Avenue 1,000,000,000 1/23/2020 54.5% 54.5% 76.5% 1/31/2020 NAP NAP SunTrust Banks 84,516 4/30/2024 Allen & Company
8 Loan 40, 41, 42 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive 85,400,000 8/26/2020 58.3% 52.3% 97.9% 7/1/2021 NAP NAP General Dynamics Information Technology 174,124 11/30/2029 Capital Caring Health
9 Loan 43 One Commerce Square 45,700,000 9/4/2020 72.2% 56.7% 83.6% 8/31/2020 NAP NAP State of Tennessee 110,755 9/9/2029 Hnedak Bobo Group, Inc.
10 Loan 44, 45, 46 Tower at Frisco Square 49,300,000 10/21/2020 64.9% 58.5% 94.3% 9/30/2020 NAP NAP Gearbox Software 99,055 3/31/2026 Meritize Financial
11 Loan 47 The Standard 46,500,000 10/5/2020 66.7% 55.6% 100.0% 10/20/2020 NAP NAP TD Auto Finance 154,879 5/27/2025 Centria Healthcare
12 Loan 8, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54 Kings Plaza 900,000,000 10/17/2019 54.1% 54.1% 96.7% 6/2/2020 NAP NAP Lowe’s Home Centers 114,000 5/31/2028 Primark
13 Loan 8, 55, 56 4 West 58th Street 180,000,000 2/1/2020 69.4% 69.4% 100.0% 10/1/2020 NAP NAP The Neiman Marcus Group LLC. 40,170 2/28/2033 Netflix Inc.
14 Loan 8, 57, 58, 59 Redmond Town Center 151,000,000 8/4/2020 67.2% 63.5% 92.9% 1/15/2020 NAP NAP iPic Theaters 38,858 9/30/2025 Guitar Center
15 Loan   Walgreens 9 Portfolio 50,350,000 Various 59.6% 59.6% 100.0%   NAP NAP        
15.01 Property   WAG Buffalo Grove 7,200,000 5/19/2020     100.0% 11/1/2020 NAP NAP Walgreens 15,000 2/28/2035 NAP
15.02 Property   WAG Nashville 6,000,000 5/20/2020     100.0% 11/1/2020 NAP NAP Walgreens 15,800 2/28/2035 NAP
15.03 Property   WAG Irmo 5,600,000 5/27/2020     100.0% 11/1/2020 NAP NAP Walgreens 14,841 2/28/2035 NAP
15.04 Property   WAG Sherman 5,400,000 5/30/2020     100.0% 11/1/2020 NAP NAP Walgreens 14,739 2/28/2035 NAP
15.05 Property   WAG Cleveland 5,400,000 5/20/2020     100.0% 11/1/2020 NAP NAP Walgreens 14,700 2/28/2035 NAP
15.06 Property   WAG Saginaw 5,300,000 5/20/2020     100.0% 11/1/2020 NAP NAP Walgreens 13,840 2/28/2035 NAP
15.07 Property   WAG Alice 5,650,000 5/21/2020     100.0% 11/1/2020 NAP NAP Walgreens 14,776 2/28/2035 NAP
15.08 Property   WAG Camden 5,100,000 5/27/2020     100.0% 11/1/2020 NAP NAP Walgreens 14,838 2/28/2035 NAP
15.09 Property   WAG Poplar Bluff 4,700,000 5/22/2020     100.0% 11/1/2020 NAP NAP Walgreens 14,749 2/28/2035 NAP
16 Loan 60 44 Whippany Fee 35,000,000 9/25/2020 75.0% 75.0% 100.0% 11/1/2020 NAP NAP NAP     NAP
17 Loan 8, 61, 62, 63 Cambridge Crossing 693,000,000 9/28/2020 40.5% 40.5% 97.8% 10/15/2020 NAP NAP Philips 343,969 11/30/2034 Cerevel Therapeutics, LLC
18 Loan 64 InCommercial Net Lease Portfolio 35,275,000 Various 63.1% 51.1% 100.0%   NAP NAP        
18.01 Property   Walgreens - Grenada, MS 5,000,000 10/3/2020     100.0% 11/6/2020 NAP NAP Walgreens 14,550 8/31/2033 NAP
18.02 Property   Walgreens - Bastrop, LA 3,730,000 9/24/2020     100.0% 11/6/2020 NAP NAP Walgreens 14,820 10/31/2031 NAP
18.03 Property   Fresenius - Alexandria, LA 3,450,000 9/28/2020     100.0% 11/6/2020 NAP NAP Fresenius Kidney Care 7,385 1/31/2034 NAP
18.04 Property   Fresenius - Marksville, LA 2,850,000 9/28/2020     100.0% 11/6/2020 NAP NAP Fresenius Kidney Care 6,630 1/31/2034 NAP
18.05 Property   Dollar General - Otterbein, IN 1,490,000 9/21/2020     100.0% 11/6/2020 NAP NAP Dollar General 9,026 9/30/2035 NAP
18.06 Property   Dollar General - Chassell, MI 1,470,000 9/24/2020     100.0% 11/6/2020 NAP NAP Dollar General 9,100 7/31/2035 NAP
18.07 Property   Dollar General - Noel, MO 1,425,000 10/1/2020     100.0% 11/6/2020 NAP NAP Dollar General 10,640 5/31/2035 NAP
18.08 Property   Dollar General - El Dorado Springs, MO 1,400,000 10/1/2020     100.0% 11/6/2020 NAP NAP Dollar General 10,640 8/31/2035 NAP
18.09 Property   Dollar General - Montgomery City, MO 1,390,000 9/23/2020     100.0% 11/6/2020 NAP NAP Dollar General 10,566 5/31/2035 NAP
18.10 Property   Dollar General - Cambridge, MN 1,380,000 9/27/2020     100.0% 11/6/2020 NAP NAP Dollar General 9,100 6/30/2035 NAP
18.11 Property   Dollar General - Bemidji, MN 1,380,000 10/2/2020     100.0% 11/6/2020 NAP NAP Dollar General 9,026 6/30/2035 NAP
18.12 Property   Dollar General - Kingman, IN 1,340,000 9/21/2020     100.0% 11/6/2020 NAP NAP Dollar General 9,026 7/31/2035 NAP
18.13 Property   Dollar General - St Clair, MO 1,330,000 10/1/2020     100.0% 11/6/2020 NAP NAP Dollar General 9,100 9/30/2035 NAP
18.14 Property   Dollar General - Greenview, IL 1,330,000 9/25/2020     100.0% 11/6/2020 NAP NAP Dollar General 9,026 4/30/2035 NAP
18.15 Property   Dollar General - Warrensburg, IL 1,310,000 9/25/2020     100.0% 11/6/2020 NAP NAP Dollar General 9,002 3/31/2035 NAP
18.16 Property   Dollar General - Fairbank, IA 1,260,000 10/1/2020     100.0% 11/6/2020 NAP NAP Dollar General 9,100 8/31/2035 NAP
18.17 Property   Dollar General - St Charles, IA 1,260,000 10/1/2020     100.0% 11/6/2020 NAP NAP Dollar General 9,026 6/30/2035 NAP
18.18 Property   Dollar General - Pelican Rapids, MN 1,260,000 10/2/2020     100.0% 11/6/2020 NAP NAP Dollar General 7,489 7/31/2034 NAP
18.19 Property   Dollar General - Eolia, MO 1,220,000 9/23/2020     100.0% 11/6/2020 NAP NAP Dollar General 9,100 5/31/2035 NAP
19 Loan 65, 88 Best Western Plus Carriage Inn 36,500,000 12/17/2019 56.2% 56.2% 70.5% 7/31/2020 130.89 115.16 NAP     NAP
20 Loan 8, 37, 66, 67 JW Marriott Nashville 301,000,000 11/10/2020 61.5% 61.5% 44.1% 9/30/2020 295.53 253.69 NAP     NAP
21 Loan 8, 68, 69, 70 White Oak Crossing 86,750,000 10/7/2019 73.1% 64.2% 93.0% 6/30/2020 NAP NAP BJ’s Wholesale Club 115,396 8/31/2023 Kohl’s
22 Loan 8, 71, 72, 73 Willoughby Commons 51,700,000 11/22/2019 71.5% 63.4% 98.9% 9/30/2020 NAP NAP BJ’s Wholesale Club 109,751 3/28/2030 Giant Eagle
23 Loan 8, 74 The Hub 80,800,000 9/1/2020 54.7% 54.7% 100.0% 9/30/2020 NAP NAP NYC Department of Finance 75,601 11/4/2027 Forman Mills
24 Loan 75, 76 SVEA Texas Portfolio 22,470,000 Various 66.3% 58.0% 100.0%   NAP NAP        
24.01 Property   4200 Jimmy Johnson Boulevard 4,380,000 9/17/2020     100.0% 11/6/2020 NAP NAP State of Texas 17,325 6/30/2030 NAP
24.02 Property   2220 Forum Drive 4,600,000 9/19/2020     100.0% 11/6/2020 NAP NAP State of Texas 25,536 12/31/2027 NAP
24.03 Property   4626 East Southcross Boulevard 3,800,000 9/15/2020     100.0% 11/6/2020 NAP NAP Fresenius Kidney Care 13,000 8/2/2027 NAP
24.04 Property   1919 Austin Avenue 2,880,000 9/21/2020     100.0% 11/6/2020 NAP NAP State of Texas 17,584 1/31/2024 NAP
24.05 Property   1470 Highway 44 2,420,000 9/21/2020     100.0% 11/6/2020 NAP NAP State of Texas 8,878 11/30/2028 NAP
24.06 Property   4602 East Southcross Boulevard 2,400,000 9/15/2020     100.0% 11/6/2020 NAP NAP DaVita Dialysis 8,040 7/19/2025 NAP
24.07 Property   2412 East Richardson Road 1,340,000 9/21/2020     100.0% 11/6/2020 NAP NAP State of Texas 19,955 7/31/2025 NAP
24.08 Property   11811 North D Street 650,000 9/17/2020     100.0% 11/6/2020 NAP NAP State of Texas 8,925 3/31/2026 NAP
25 Loan 77 Miramar Tech Center 23,000,000 9/18/2020 59.0% 59.0% 100.0% 10/22/2020 NAP NAP United Data Technologies 23,255 10/21/2035 The Services Companies
26 Loan 78, 79 10 Railroad Avenue 18,800,000 9/23/2020 64.8% 55.9% 100.0% 10/30/2020 NAP NAP Capital Hardware Supply, LLC 141,952 6/28/2030 ChemoMouthpiece, LLC

 

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Control Number Loan / Property Flag Footnotes Property Name As Is Appraised Value ($) As Is Appraisal Date Cut-off Date LTV Ratio (%) LTV Ratio at Maturity / ARD (%) Occupancy (%) (5) Occupancy Date ADR ($) RevPAR ($) Largest Tenant Largest Tenant Sq Ft Largest Tenant Lease Expiration (6) Second Largest Tenant
27 Loan 80, 81 Dearborn Flex Portfolio 17,350,000 9/30/2020 58.6% 47.4% 100.0%   NAP NAP        
27.01 Property   5850 Mercury Drive 9,350,000 9/30/2020     100.0% 9/30/2020 NAP NAP Wolverine (ITT Inc) 44,154 11/30/2030 Babels
27.02 Property   15041 South Commerce Drive 8,000,000 9/30/2020     100.0% 9/30/2020 NAP NAP Penske Truck Leasing Co 37,604 1/31/2031 RLE International
28 Loan 44, 82 3100 Research Boulevard 15,500,000 8/28/2020 64.5% 58.1% 76.4% 8/24/2020 NAP NAP GSA 65,471 11/30/2022 Vivial Media LLC
29 Loan 83 Walmart Neighborhood Market & Shops - Chicago 15,900,000 9/10/2020 59.4% 59.4% 97.9% 10/1/2020 NAP NAP Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 40,942 10/31/2034 Elite Mr. Alan’s
30 Loan 84 156 West 54th and 159 West 53rd Street 15,000,000 10/6/2020 55.0% 55.0% 100.0% 10/1/2020 NAP NAP NAP     NAP
31 Loan 84 212 East 47th Street 15,800,000 10/6/2020 50.7% 50.7% 100.0% 10/1/2020 NAP NAP NAP     NAP
32 Loan 85 Park Plaza Business Park 11,000,000 9/3/2020 63.6% 50.5% 97.9% 11/2/2020 NAP NAP Cantex Continuing Care Network, LLC 12,480 7/30/2023 QRC Valve Distributors, LLC
33 Loan 86 Franz Road Industrial 7,940,000 9/25/2020 69.3% 56.5% 100.0% 10/26/2020 NAP NAP New World Auto 6,000 6/30/2023 Sandoval Strength
34 Loan   BJ’s Olean 7,480,000 9/2/2020 69.8% 56.1% 100.0% 11/1/2020 NAP NAP BJ’s Wholesale Club 71,760 1/31/2027 NAP
35 Loan   Rite Aid - Yucca Valley 7,470,000 10/8/2020 60.2% 54.6% 100.0% 11/6/2020 NAP NAP Rite Aid 18,026 6/30/2031 NAP
36 Loan 78, 87 Omaha Sitel 5,490,000 9/22/2020 65.5% 56.9% 100.0% 11/1/2020 NAP NAP Sitel Group 35,774 12/31/2035 NAP
37 Loan   CityLine Buffalo Storage 5,450,000 9/12/2020 69.7% 60.2% 90.0% 8/31/2020 NAP NAP NAP     NAP
38 Loan   CityLine Loveland CO 3,960,000 10/2/2020 68.2% 57.4% 98.1% 8/31/2020 NAP NAP NAP     NAP
39 Loan 84 455 Central Park West 3,900,000 10/6/2020 50.9% 50.9% 100.0% 10/1/2020 NAP NAP NAP     NAP

 

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Control Number Loan / Property Flag Footnotes Property Name Second Largest Tenant Sq Ft Second Largest Tenant Lease Expiration (6) Third Largest Tenant Third Largest Tenant Sq Ft Third Largest Tenant Lease Expiration (6) Fourth Largest Tenant Fourth Largest Tenant Sq Ft Fourth Largest Tenant Lease Expiration (6) Fifth Largest Tenant Fifth Largest Tenant Sq Ft
1 Loan 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 The Grace Building 154,558 8/31/2030 Israel Discount Bank 142,533 12/31/2040 Bain & Company, Inc. 121,262 2/28/2030 Insight Venture Management LLC 93,998
2 Loan 8, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 McClellan Business Park 388,784 4/16/2025 Dome Printing 320,000 11/17/2033 McClellan Jet Services 280,839 9/12/2022 Northrop Grumman Systems 267,618
3 Loan 20 Amazon West LA 45,302 11/26/2028 NAP     NAP     NAP  
4 Loan 8, 21 32-42 Broadway 52,618 2/6/2022 Magilla Entertainment, LLC 33,106 9/15/2024 Premier Home Health Care Services, Inc. 18,000 1/31/2023 Agudath Israel of America 17,000
5 Loan 8, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay                    
5.01 Property   MGM Grand     NAP     NAP     NAP  
5.02 Property   Mandalay Bay     NAP     NAP     NAP  
6 Loan 8, 32, 33, 34, 35 416-420 Kent Avenue 2,027 9/8/2030 Chai Urgent Care 2,000 7/31/2030 Snow Wolf 700 11/30/2037 NAP  
7 Loan 8, 36, 37, 38, 39 711 Fifth Avenue 70,972 9/30/2033 Ralph Lauren 38,638 6/30/2029 Loro Piana USA 24,388 8/31/2025 Sandler Capital 17,200
8 Loan 40, 41, 42 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive 53,812 9/30/2034 Sheet Metal Workers National Pension 26,885 11/30/2033 Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC 19,126 6/30/2032 NAP  
9 Loan 43 One Commerce Square 29,538 2/28/2029 Prospero Management Services 28,726 9/30/2022 Wunderlich Securities, Inc. 28,716 3/31/2031 True Sports, Inc. 22,551
10 Loan 44, 45, 46 Tower at Frisco Square 16,351 2/28/2026 Scoreboard Ventures 8,402 11/29/2023 Nerdvana Food & Spirits 8,354 12/31/2026 Dunn’s River Brands 7,131
11 Loan 47 The Standard 99,231 11/30/2033 EWI Worldwide 30,349 1/31/2024 NAP     NAP  
12 Loan 8, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54 Kings Plaza 102,805 7/31/2038 JCPenney 94,895 7/31/2038 Burlington 55,078 7/31/2028 Best Buy 53,371
13 Loan 8, 55, 56 4 West 58th Street 10,651 12/31/2030 J2 Enterprises LTD. 6,121 7/31/2028 Northwell Health 5,174 5/31/2030 Union Sq. Dermatology 5,174
14 Loan 8, 57, 58, 59 Redmond Town Center 15,393 5/31/2025 Haiku Seafood & Sushi Buffet 11,381 9/30/2021 Pediatric Associates, Inc. P.S. 10,996 9/30/2028 Gene Juarez Salon & Spa 9,568
15 Loan   Walgreens 9 Portfolio                    
15.01 Property   WAG Buffalo Grove     NAP     NAP     NAP  
15.02 Property   WAG Nashville     NAP     NAP     NAP  
15.03 Property   WAG Irmo     NAP     NAP     NAP  
15.04 Property   WAG Sherman     NAP     NAP     NAP  
15.05 Property   WAG Cleveland     NAP     NAP     NAP  
15.06 Property   WAG Saginaw     NAP     NAP     NAP  
15.07 Property   WAG Alice     NAP     NAP     NAP  
15.08 Property   WAG Camden     NAP     NAP     NAP  
15.09 Property   WAG Poplar Bluff     NAP     NAP     NAP  
16 Loan 60 44 Whippany Fee     NAP     NAP     NAP  
17 Loan 8, 61, 62, 63 Cambridge Crossing 60,867 2/28/2030 Tatte 4,293 2/28/2031 NAP     NAP  
18 Loan 64 InCommercial Net Lease Portfolio                    
18.01 Property   Walgreens - Grenada, MS     NAP     NAP     NAP  
18.02 Property   Walgreens - Bastrop, LA     NAP     NAP     NAP  
18.03 Property   Fresenius - Alexandria, LA     NAP     NAP     NAP  
18.04 Property   Fresenius - Marksville, LA     NAP     NAP     NAP  
18.05 Property   Dollar General - Otterbein, IN     NAP     NAP     NAP  
18.06 Property   Dollar General - Chassell, MI     NAP     NAP     NAP  
18.07 Property   Dollar General - Noel, MO     NAP     NAP     NAP  
18.08 Property   Dollar General - El Dorado Springs, MO     NAP     NAP     NAP  
18.09 Property   Dollar General - Montgomery City, MO     NAP     NAP     NAP  
18.10 Property   Dollar General - Cambridge, MN     NAP     NAP     NAP  
18.11 Property   Dollar General - Bemidji, MN     NAP     NAP     NAP  
18.12 Property   Dollar General - Kingman, IN     NAP     NAP     NAP  
18.13 Property   Dollar General - St Clair, MO     NAP     NAP     NAP  
18.14 Property   Dollar General - Greenview, IL     NAP     NAP     NAP  
18.15 Property   Dollar General - Warrensburg, IL     NAP     NAP     NAP  
18.16 Property   Dollar General - Fairbank, IA     NAP     NAP     NAP  
18.17 Property   Dollar General - St Charles, IA     NAP     NAP     NAP  
18.18 Property   Dollar General - Pelican Rapids, MN     NAP     NAP     NAP  
18.19 Property   Dollar General - Eolia, MO     NAP     NAP     NAP  
19 Loan 65, 88 Best Western Plus Carriage Inn     NAP     NAP     NAP  
20 Loan 8, 37, 66, 67 JW Marriott Nashville     NAP     NAP     NAP  
21 Loan 8, 68, 69, 70 White Oak Crossing 86,584 1/31/2024 Dick’s Sporting Goods 45,624 1/31/2024 Best Buy 45,000 1/31/2024 Ross Dress for Less 30,187
22 Loan 8, 71, 72, 73 Willoughby Commons 77,500 7/31/2028 Regal Cinemas 66,963 10/31/2032 PetSmart 26,259 6/30/2023 Office Max 23,806
23 Loan 8, 74 The Hub 42,573 8/31/2022 Aldi 17,936 10/31/2023 Walgreens 16,447 7/31/2024 Bronx Party Center 7,562
24 Loan 75, 76 SVEA Texas Portfolio                    
24.01 Property   4200 Jimmy Johnson Boulevard     NAP     NAP     NAP  
24.02 Property   2220 Forum Drive     NAP     NAP     NAP  
24.03 Property   4626 East Southcross Boulevard     NAP     NAP     NAP  
24.04 Property   1919 Austin Avenue     NAP     NAP     NAP  
24.05 Property   1470 Highway 44     NAP     NAP     NAP  
24.06 Property   4602 East Southcross Boulevard     NAP     NAP     NAP  
24.07 Property   2412 East Richardson Road     NAP     NAP     NAP  
24.08 Property   11811 North D Street     NAP     NAP     NAP  
25 Loan 77 Miramar Tech Center 10,313 12/14/2027 Better NOI 9,903 2/14/2031 O3b Networks USA 7,011 3/9/2027 The University of Florida Board of Trustees 6,228
26 Loan 78, 79 10 Railroad Avenue 1,850 4/9/2024 NAP     NAP     NAP  

 

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Control Number Loan / Property Flag Footnotes Property Name Second Largest Tenant Sq Ft Second Largest Tenant Lease Expiration (6) Third Largest Tenant Third Largest Tenant Sq Ft Third Largest Tenant Lease Expiration (6) Fourth Largest Tenant Fourth Largest Tenant Sq Ft Fourth Largest Tenant Lease Expiration (6) Fifth Largest Tenant Fifth Largest Tenant Sq Ft
27 Loan 80, 81 Dearborn Flex Portfolio                    
27.01 Property   5850 Mercury Drive 34,516 8/31/2032 NAP     NAP     NAP  
27.02 Property   15041 South Commerce Drive 11,894 3/31/2022 Etta Services Inc 8,806 11/30/2030 Central Michigan 8,780 5/31/2023 NAP  
28 Loan 44, 82 3100 Research Boulevard 60,026 12/31/2022 BWI North America 53,934 2/28/2025 Xerion Advanced Battery 31,081 1/31/2024 Gillson Trucking 1,095
29 Loan 83 Walmart Neighborhood Market & Shops - Chicago 5,311 4/30/2028 Burger King 2,687 12/31/2030 Uncle Remus Fried Chicken 2,207 4/30/2025 Associated Bank 1,526
30 Loan 84 156 West 54th and 159 West 53rd Street     NAP     NAP     NAP  
31 Loan 84 212 East 47th Street     NAP     NAP     NAP  
32 Loan 85 Park Plaza Business Park 5,532 5/31/2025 Todd Klein Insurance Agency Inc. 5,287 3/31/2025 Rent Recovery of BetterNOI, LLC 4,840 9/30/2025 Texas Direct Auto 4,480
33 Loan 86 Franz Road Industrial 5,500 3/31/2024 Houston Chronicle 5,400 2/28/2021 Eli Smith 3,600 10/31/2021 Glass Doctor 3,000
34 Loan   BJ’s Olean     NAP     NAP     NAP  
35 Loan   Rite Aid - Yucca Valley     NAP     NAP     NAP  
36 Loan 78, 87 Omaha Sitel     NAP     NAP     NAP  
37 Loan   CityLine Buffalo Storage     NAP     NAP     NAP  
38 Loan   CityLine Loveland CO     NAP     NAP     NAP  
39 Loan 84 455 Central Park West     NAP     NAP     NAP  

 

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Control Number Loan / Property Flag Footnotes Property Name Fifth Largest Tenant Lease Expiration (6) Environmental Phase I Report Date Environmental Phase II Environmental Phase II Report Date Engineering Report Date Seismic Report Date PML or SEL (%) Earthquake Insurance Required Upfront RE Tax Reserve ($) Ongoing RE Tax Reserve ($) Upfront Insurance Reserve ($) Ongoing Insurance Reserve ($) Upfront Replacement Reserve ($)
1 Loan 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 The Grace Building 2/28/2030 9/22/2020 No NAP 9/22/2020 NAP NAP No 0 0 0 0 0
2 Loan 8, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 McClellan Business Park 12/31/2021 11/2/2020 No NAP 9/30/2020 9/30/2020 9% No 0 0 0 0 0
3 Loan 20 Amazon West LA   7/10/2020 No NAP 7/10/2020 7/10/2020 16% No 617,304 123,461 280,861 40,123 0
4 Loan 8, 21 32-42 Broadway 1/31/2026 9/3/2020 No NAP 9/3/2020 NAP NAP No 0 393,685 0 0 0
5 Loan 8, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay               No 0 0 0 0 0
5.01 Property   MGM Grand   2/11/2020 No NAP 2/11/2020 NAP NAP No          
5.02 Property   Mandalay Bay   2/11/2020 No NAP 2/11/2020 NAP NAP No          
6 Loan 8, 32, 33, 34, 35 416-420 Kent Avenue   9/14/2020 No NAP 9/11/2020 NAP NAP No 235,263 39,210 0 73,324 0
7 Loan 8, 36, 37, 38, 39 711 Fifth Avenue 6/30/2027 2/3/2020 No NAP 1/30/2020 NAP NAP No 0 0 0 0 0
8 Loan 40, 41, 42 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive   9/11/2020 No NAP 9/11/2020 NAP NAP No 0 53,395 12,275 6,137 0
9 Loan 43 One Commerce Square 7/31/2032 9/8/2020 No NAP 9/8/2020 9/8/2020 13% No 73,100 24,367 0 0 0
10 Loan 44, 45, 46 Tower at Frisco Square 7/31/2022 7/15/2020 No NAP 7/15/2020 NAP NAP No 0 70,066 27,903 5,581 0
11 Loan 47 The Standard   10/21/2020 No NAP 10/21/2020 NAP NAP No 165,018 0 0 0 4,741
12 Loan 8, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54 Kings Plaza 1/31/2032 11/22/2019 No NAP 10/22/2019 NAP NAP No 0 0 0 0 0
13 Loan 8, 55, 56 4 West 58th Street 3/31/2035 1/28/2020 No NAP 1/28/2020 NAP NAP No 91,175 91,175 4,669 4,669 0
14 Loan 8, 57, 58, 59 Redmond Town Center 5/31/2024 2/19/2020 Yes 12/12/2019 2/20/2020 2/7/2020 10% No 411,531 68,589 130,585 10,045 0
15 Loan   Walgreens 9 Portfolio               No 0 0 0 0 0
15.01 Property   WAG Buffalo Grove   6/12/2020 No NAP 6/12/2020 NAP NAP No          
15.02 Property   WAG Nashville   6/12/2020 No NAP 6/12/2020 NAP NAP No          
15.03 Property   WAG Irmo   6/12/2020 No NAP 6/12/2020 NAP NAP No          
15.04 Property   WAG Sherman   6/12/2020 No NAP 6/12/2020 NAP NAP No          
15.05 Property   WAG Cleveland   6/12/2020 No NAP 6/12/2020 NAP NAP No          
15.06 Property   WAG Saginaw   6/12/2020 No NAP 6/12/2020 NAP NAP No          
15.07 Property   WAG Alice   6/12/2020 No NAP 6/12/2020 NAP NAP No          
15.08 Property   WAG Camden   6/12/2020 No NAP 6/12/2020 NAP NAP No          
15.09 Property   WAG Poplar Bluff   6/12/2020 No NAP 6/12/2020 NAP NAP No          
16 Loan 60 44 Whippany Fee   10/14/2020 No NAP 10/14/2020 NAP NAP No 0 0 0 0 0
17 Loan 8, 61, 62, 63 Cambridge Crossing   10/7/2020 No NAP 10/9/2020 NAP NAP No 0 0 0 0 0
18 Loan 64 InCommercial Net Lease Portfolio               No 62,693 31,347 15,625 1,736 0
18.01 Property   Walgreens - Grenada, MS   11/6/2020 No NAP 11/9/2020 NAP NAP No          
18.02 Property   Walgreens - Bastrop, LA   8/19/2020 No NAP 8/19/2020 NAP NAP No          
18.03 Property   Fresenius - Alexandria, LA   8/18/2020 No NAP 8/19/2020 NAP NAP No          
18.04 Property   Fresenius - Marksville, LA   8/18/2020 No NAP 8/19/2020 NAP NAP No          
18.05 Property   Dollar General - Otterbein, IN   10/16/2020 No NAP 10/13/2020 NAP NAP No          
18.06 Property   Dollar General - Chassell, MI   8/20/2020 No NAP 8/19/2020 NAP NAP No          
18.07 Property   Dollar General - Noel, MO   6/22/2020 No NAP 6/22/2020 NAP NAP No          
18.08 Property   Dollar General - El Dorado Springs, MO   8/19/2020 No NAP 8/19/2020 NAP NAP No          
18.09 Property   Dollar General - Montgomery City, MO   6/22/2020 No NAP 6/22/2020 NAP NAP No          
18.10 Property   Dollar General - Cambridge, MN   7/6/2020 No NAP 7/1/2020 NAP NAP No          
18.11 Property   Dollar General - Bemidji, MN   8/19/2020 No NAP 8/19/2020 NAP NAP No          
18.12 Property   Dollar General - Kingman, IN   8/19/2020 No NAP 8/19/2020 NAP NAP No          
18.13 Property   Dollar General - St Clair, MO   10/16/2020 No NAP 10/19/2020 NAP NAP No          
18.14 Property   Dollar General - Greenview, IL   11/6/2020 No NAP 11/6/2020 NAP NAP No          
18.15 Property   Dollar General - Warrensburg, IL   11/6/2020 No NAP 11/9/2020 NAP NAP No          
18.16 Property   Dollar General - Fairbank, IA   10/16/2020 No NAP 10/16/2020 NAP NAP No          
18.17 Property   Dollar General - St Charles, IA   8/18/2020 No NAP 8/19/2020 NAP NAP No          
18.18 Property   Dollar General - Pelican Rapids, MN   11/9/2020 No NAP 11/9/2020 NAP NAP No          
18.19 Property   Dollar General - Eolia, MO   6/22/2020 No NAP 6/22/2020 NAP NAP No          
19 Loan 65, 88 Best Western Plus Carriage Inn   1/2/2020 No NAP 1/2/2020 12/31/2019 16% No 32,016 16,008 0 0 0
20 Loan 8, 37, 66, 67 JW Marriott Nashville   2/25/2020 No NAP 2/26/2020 NAP NAP No 0 0 0 0 1,875,692
21 Loan 8, 68, 69, 70 White Oak Crossing 1/31/2024 10/15/2019 No NAP 10/14/2019 NAP NAP No 0 71,051 0 0 0
22 Loan 8, 71, 72, 73 Willoughby Commons 7/31/2028 12/16/2019 No NAP 12/3/2019 NAP NAP No 152,941 21,849 0 0 0
23 Loan 8, 74 The Hub 5/31/2029 9/14/2020 No NAP 9/15/2020 NAP NAP No 0 0 0 0 0
24 Loan 75, 76 SVEA Texas Portfolio               No 10,384 29,323 0 0 0
24.01 Property   4200 Jimmy Johnson Boulevard   1/30/2020 No NAP 1/30/2020 NAP NAP No          
24.02 Property   2220 Forum Drive   1/31/2020 No NAP 1/31/2020 NAP NAP No          
24.03 Property   4626 East Southcross Boulevard   1/31/2020 No NAP 1/30/2020 NAP NAP No          
24.04 Property   1919 Austin Avenue   2/14/2020 No NAP 1/30/2020 NAP NAP No          
24.05 Property   1470 Highway 44   1/30/2020 No NAP 1/30/2020 NAP NAP No          
24.06 Property   4602 East Southcross Boulevard   1/29/2020 No NAP 1/30/2020 NAP NAP No          
24.07 Property   2412 East Richardson Road   1/30/2020 No NAP 1/30/2020 NAP NAP No          
24.08 Property   11811 North D Street   1/30/2020 No NAP 1/30/2020 NAP NAP No          
25 Loan 77 Miramar Tech Center 8/31/2024 9/22/2020 No NAP 9/22/2020 NAP NAP No 319,973 31,997 12,804 4,268 0
26 Loan 78, 79 10 Railroad Avenue   11/13/2020 No NAP 10/13/2020 NAP NAP No 32,821 16,411 11,308 3,769 1,198

 

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Control Number Loan / Property Flag Footnotes Property Name Fifth Largest Tenant Lease Expiration (6) Environmental Phase I Report Date Environmental Phase II Environmental Phase II Report Date Engineering Report Date Seismic Report Date PML or SEL (%) Earthquake Insurance Required Upfront RE Tax Reserve ($) Ongoing RE Tax Reserve ($) Upfront Insurance Reserve ($) Ongoing Insurance Reserve ($) Upfront Replacement Reserve ($)
27 Loan 80, 81 Dearborn Flex Portfolio               No 33,214 33,214 17,877 1,490 0
27.01 Property   5850 Mercury Drive   10/6/2020 No NAP 10/6/2020 NAP NAP No          
27.02 Property   15041 South Commerce Drive   10/6/2020 No NAP 10/5/2020 NAP NAP No          
28 Loan 44, 82 3100 Research Boulevard 5/31/2023 8/31/2020 No NAP 8/31/2020 NAP NAP No 97,547 0 0 0 4,617
29 Loan 83 Walmart Neighborhood Market & Shops - Chicago 7/31/2026 9/18/2020 No NAP 9/21/2020 NAP NAP No 41,432 10,358 4,061 2,031 0
30 Loan 84 156 West 54th and 159 West 53rd Street   10/22/2020 Yes 10/29/2020 10/21/2020 NAP NAP No 43,520 43,520 10,637 5,319 0
31 Loan 84 212 East 47th Street   10/21/2020 No NAP 10/21/2020 NAP NAP No 28,334 28,334 9,863 4,931 0
32 Loan 85 Park Plaza Business Park 8/31/2021 11/4/2020 No NAP 10/28/2020 NAP NAP No 184,076 15,800 25,544 3,649 1,503
33 Loan 86 Franz Road Industrial 8/31/2022 10/2/2020 No NAP 10/1/2020 NAP NAP No 79,032 7,185 3,068 3,068 25,000
34 Loan   BJ’s Olean   8/31/2020 No NAP 9/1/2020 NAP NAP No 0 0 2,452 2,452 897
35 Loan   Rite Aid - Yucca Valley   10/2/2020 No NAP 10/2/2020 10/2/2020 11% No 1,464 1,464 2,487 622 0
36 Loan 78, 87 Omaha Sitel   9/24/2020 No NAP 9/24/2020 NAP NAP No 0 0 0 0 750,596
37 Loan   CityLine Buffalo Storage   9/18/2020 No NAP 9/18/2020 NAP NAP No 1,502 751 0 0 0
38 Loan   CityLine Loveland CO   9/29/2020 No NAP 9/29/2020 NAP NAP No 38,163 4,770 0 0 0
39 Loan 84 455 Central Park West   10/21/2020 No NAP 10/21/2020 NAP NAP No 8,057 8,057 6,981 3,490 0

 

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BMARK 2020-B21 Annex A-1
                             
Control Number Loan / Property Flag Footnotes Property Name Ongoing Replacement Reserve ($) Replacement Reserve Caps ($) Upfront TI/LC Reserve ($) Ongoing TI/LC Reserve ($) TI/LC Caps ($) Upfront Debt Service Reserve ($) Ongoing Debt Service Reserve ($) Upfront Deferred Maintenance Reserve ($) Ongoing Deferred Maintenance Reserve ($) Upfront Environmental Reserve ($) Ongoing Environmental Reserve ($)
1 Loan 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 The Grace Building 0 0 56,172,399 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 Loan 8, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 McClellan Business Park 0 2,077,645 0 0 6,925,484 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 Loan 20 Amazon West LA 0 0 0 0 0 168,375 0 0 0 0 0
4 Loan 8, 21 32-42 Broadway 30,425 0 3,000,000 0 3,000,000 4,062,500 0 32,450 0 0 0
5 Loan 8, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5.01 Property   MGM Grand                      
5.02 Property   Mandalay Bay                      
6 Loan 8, 32, 33, 34, 35 416-420 Kent Avenue 18,090 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 213,938 0
7 Loan 8, 36, 37, 38, 39 711 Fifth Avenue 0 170,012 0 0 1,020,072 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 Loan 40, 41, 42 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive 4,662 0 0 29,136 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9 Loan 43 One Commerce Square 6,524 0 1,500,000 32,620 3,000,000 0 0 1,007,639 0 0 0
10 Loan 44, 45, 46 Tower at Frisco Square 2,851 0 1,200,000 41,667 3,700,000 0 0 0 0 0 0
11 Loan 47 The Standard 4,741 0 1,000,000 50,000 2,500,000 577,065 0 3,956 0 0 0
12 Loan 8, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54 Kings Plaza 0 24 times monthly constant 0 0 24 times monthly constant 0 0 0 0 0 0
13 Loan 8, 55, 56 4 West 58th Street 1,392 33,408 7,811,435 13,932 835,920 0 0 0 0 0 0
14 Loan 8, 57, 58, 59 Redmond Town Center 4,830 0 0 53,090 2,750,000 0 0 0 0 0 0
15 Loan   Walgreens 9 Portfolio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
15.01 Property   WAG Buffalo Grove                      
15.02 Property   WAG Nashville                      
15.03 Property   WAG Irmo                      
15.04 Property   WAG Sherman                      
15.05 Property   WAG Cleveland                      
15.06 Property   WAG Saginaw                      
15.07 Property   WAG Alice                      
15.08 Property   WAG Camden                      
15.09 Property   WAG Poplar Bluff                      
16 Loan 60 44 Whippany Fee 0 0 0 0 0 77,875 0 0 0 0 0
17 Loan 8, 61, 62, 63 Cambridge Crossing 0 0 20,538,868 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
18 Loan 64 InCommercial Net Lease Portfolio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
18.01 Property   Walgreens - Grenada, MS                      
18.02 Property   Walgreens - Bastrop, LA                      
18.03 Property   Fresenius - Alexandria, LA                      
18.04 Property   Fresenius - Marksville, LA                      
18.05 Property   Dollar General - Otterbein, IN                      
18.06 Property   Dollar General - Chassell, MI                      
18.07 Property   Dollar General - Noel, MO                      
18.08 Property   Dollar General - El Dorado Springs, MO                      
18.09 Property   Dollar General - Montgomery City, MO                      
18.10 Property   Dollar General - Cambridge, MN                      
18.11 Property   Dollar General - Bemidji, MN                      
18.12 Property   Dollar General - Kingman, IN                      
18.13 Property   Dollar General - St Clair, MO                      
18.14 Property   Dollar General - Greenview, IL                      
18.15 Property   Dollar General - Warrensburg, IL                      
18.16 Property   Dollar General - Fairbank, IA                      
18.17 Property   Dollar General - St Charles, IA                      
18.18 Property   Dollar General - Pelican Rapids, MN                      
18.19 Property   Dollar General - Eolia, MO                      
19 Loan 65, 88 Best Western Plus Carriage Inn The greater of (i) 4.0% of second prior month’s gross revenues, (ii) the then amount required under the Management Agreement or (iii) the then amount required under the Franchise Agreement for FF&E Work 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
20 Loan 8, 37, 66, 67 JW Marriott Nashville Beginning on the payment date in April 2021, the borrower is required to deposit an amount equal to (i) for the payment dates through and including July 2023, 3% of Gross Revenues for the prior calendar month and (ii) thereafter, 4% of Gross Revenues for the prior calendar month 0 0 0 0 8,831,707 0 0 0 0 0
21 Loan 8, 68, 69, 70 White Oak Crossing 13,637 0 1,000,000 0 1,000,000 0 0 0 0 0 0
22 Loan 8, 71, 72, 73 Willoughby Commons 5,274 350,000 825,000 0 825,000 0 0 110,000 0 0 0
23 Loan 8, 74 The Hub 0 0 0 43,034 2,065,620 0 0 11,300 0 0 0
24 Loan 75, 76 SVEA Texas Portfolio 2,484 59,622 415,650 21,364 512,745 0 0 26,214 0 0 0
24.01 Property   4200 Jimmy Johnson Boulevard                      
24.02 Property   2220 Forum Drive                      
24.03 Property   4626 East Southcross Boulevard                      
24.04 Property   1919 Austin Avenue                      
24.05 Property   1470 Highway 44                      
24.06 Property   4602 East Southcross Boulevard                      
24.07 Property   2412 East Richardson Road                      
24.08 Property   11811 North D Street                      
25 Loan 77 Miramar Tech Center 945 56,710 0 5,435 326,082 0 0 0 0 0 0
26 Loan 78, 79 10 Railroad Avenue 1,198 0 0 0 143,802 0 0 0 0 0 0

 

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BMARK 2020-B21 Annex A-1

                             
Control Number Loan / Property Flag Footnotes Property Name Ongoing Replacement Reserve ($) Replacement Reserve Caps ($) Upfront TI/LC Reserve ($) Ongoing TI/LC Reserve ($) TI/LC Caps ($) Upfront Debt Service Reserve ($) Ongoing Debt Service Reserve ($) Upfront Deferred Maintenance Reserve ($) Ongoing Deferred Maintenance Reserve ($) Upfront Environmental Reserve ($) Ongoing Environmental Reserve ($)
27 Loan 80, 81 Dearborn Flex Portfolio 1,822 43,726 0 8,153 293,496 0 0 0 0 0 0
27.01 Property   5850 Mercury Drive                      
27.02 Property   15041 South Commerce Drive                      
28 Loan 44, 82 3100 Research Boulevard 4,617 277,012 18,467 18,467 1,108,048 0 0 92,029 0 0 0
29 Loan 83 Walmart Neighborhood Market & Shops - Chicago 702 0 0 2,525 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 Loan 84 156 West 54th and 159 West 53rd Street 950 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
31 Loan 84 212 East 47th Street 600 0 0 0 0 0 0 7,500 0 0 0
32 Loan 85 Park Plaza Business Park 1,503 54,000 350,000 0 350,000 199,306 0 32,000 0 0 0
33 Loan 86 Franz Road Industrial 0 25,000 50,000 5,313 100,000 107,624 0 0 0 0 0
34 Loan   BJ’s Olean 897 53,820 4,485 4,485 269,100 77,497 0 22,500 0 0 0
35 Loan   Rite Aid - Yucca Valley 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
36 Loan 78, 87 Omaha Sitel 596 0 100,000 2,385 0 40,506 0 2,813 0 0 0
37 Loan   CityLine Buffalo Storage 464 0 0 0 0 0 0 34,688 0 0 0
38 Loan   CityLine Loveland CO 273 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
39 Loan 84 455 Central Park West 417 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

 

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BMARK 2020-B21 Annex A-1
               
Control Number Loan / Property Flag Footnotes Property Name Upfront Other Reserve ($) Ongoing Other Reserve ($) Other Reserve Description Borrower Name
1 Loan 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 The Grace Building 33,543,750 0 Free Rent Reserve ($25,964,570); Lobby/Elevator Work ($5,970,240); Parking Rent Shortfall Reserve ($1,608,940) 1114 6th Avenue Owner LLC
2 Loan 8, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 McClellan Business Park 6,190,922 0 Existing TI/LC Obligations Reserve ($5,482,591), Development Agency Loan Reserve ($689,613.89), Rent Concession Reserve ($18,717) McClellan Realty, LLC
3 Loan 20 Amazon West LA 3,120,000 0 Unfunded Obligations Reserve ($2,620,000), Additional Allowance Reserve ($500,000) Playa Vista Real Estate II, LLC
4 Loan 8, 21 32-42 Broadway 131,038 0 Unfunded Obligations Reserve 32-42 Broadway Owner LLC
5 Loan 8, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay 0 0   MGM Grand PropCo, LLC and Mandalay PropCo, LLC
5.01 Property   MGM Grand        
5.02 Property   Mandalay Bay        
6 Loan 8, 32, 33, 34, 35 416-420 Kent Avenue 304,500 0 Unfunded Obligations Reserve 420 Kent Avenue LLC
7 Loan 8, 36, 37, 38, 39 711 Fifth Avenue 3,048,024 0 TCO Renewal Reserve ($2,000,000), Unfunded Obligations Reserve ($1,048,024.18) 711 Fifth Ave Principal Owner LLC
8 Loan 40, 41, 42 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive 2,772,976 0 Unfunded Obligations Reserve UST Fairview Owner, LP
9 Loan 43 One Commerce Square 0 0   One Commerce Square Memphis Realty LP
10 Loan 44, 45, 46 Tower at Frisco Square 999,571 0 Unfunded Obligations Reserve ($484,050), Gearbox Unfunded Obligations Reserve ($300,000), Prepaid Rent Reserve ($215,521) Frisco Tower Acquisition DE, LLC
11 Loan 47 The Standard 2,134,418 0 Outstanding TI/LC Reserve 27777 Property, LLC
12 Loan 8, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54 Kings Plaza 0 0   Brooklyn Kings Plaza LLC, Kings Plaza Ground Lease LLC
13 Loan 8, 55, 56 4 West 58th Street 5,799,156 0 Free Rent/Gap Rent Reserve Ulysses Co. II, L.L.C., Solow Building Company III, L.L.C.
14 Loan 8, 57, 58, 59 Redmond Town Center 2,809,532 0 Unfunded Obligations Reserve FHR Main Retail Center, LLC
15 Loan   Walgreens 9 Portfolio 0 0   Cello Property Alice, L.L.C., Cello Property Buffalo Grove, L.L.C., Cello Property Camden, L.L.C., Cello Property Cleveland, L.L.C., Cello Property Irmo, L.L.C., Cello Property Nashville, L.L.C., Cello Property Poplar Bluff, L.L.C., Cello Property Saginaw, L.L.C. and Cello Property Sherman, L.L.C.
15.01 Property   WAG Buffalo Grove        
15.02 Property   WAG Nashville        
15.03 Property   WAG Irmo        
15.04 Property   WAG Sherman        
15.05 Property   WAG Cleveland        
15.06 Property   WAG Saginaw        
15.07 Property   WAG Alice        
15.08 Property   WAG Camden        
15.09 Property   WAG Poplar Bluff        
16 Loan 60 44 Whippany Fee 0 0   MCP II 44 Whippany, LLC
17 Loan 8, 61, 62, 63 Cambridge Crossing 11,091,980 0 Rent Concession Reserve ($10,841,980.06), Municipalities Code Violation Reserve ($250,000) DW PropCo JK, LLC
18 Loan 64 InCommercial Net Lease Portfolio 0 0   InCommercial Net Lease DST 1
18.01 Property   Walgreens - Grenada, MS        
18.02 Property   Walgreens - Bastrop, LA        
18.03 Property   Fresenius - Alexandria, LA        
18.04 Property   Fresenius - Marksville, LA        
18.05 Property   Dollar General - Otterbein, IN        
18.06 Property   Dollar General - Chassell, MI        
18.07 Property   Dollar General - Noel, MO        
18.08 Property   Dollar General - El Dorado Springs, MO        
18.09 Property   Dollar General - Montgomery City, MO        
18.10 Property   Dollar General - Cambridge, MN        
18.11 Property   Dollar General - Bemidji, MN        
18.12 Property   Dollar General - Kingman, IN        
18.13 Property   Dollar General - St Clair, MO        
18.14 Property   Dollar General - Greenview, IL        
18.15 Property   Dollar General - Warrensburg, IL        
18.16 Property   Dollar General - Fairbank, IA        
18.17 Property   Dollar General - St Charles, IA        
18.18 Property   Dollar General - Pelican Rapids, MN        
18.19 Property   Dollar General - Eolia, MO        
19 Loan 65, 88 Best Western Plus Carriage Inn 0 0   5525 Sepulveda Hotel Partners, LLC
20 Loan 8, 37, 66, 67 JW Marriott Nashville 0 0   8th & Demonbreun Hotel LP
21 Loan 8, 68, 69, 70 White Oak Crossing 19,926 0 Unfunded Obligations Reserve NC-Garner White-DDP TIC, LLC and NC-Garner White-Northwood TIC, LLC
22 Loan 8, 71, 72, 73 Willoughby Commons 566,188 0 Critical Tenant Reserve ($496,188), Unfunded Obligations Reserve ($70,000) Willoughby Commons LLC
23 Loan 8, 74 The Hub 0 0   Related Retail Hub, LLC
24 Loan 75, 76 SVEA Texas Portfolio 0 0   SVEA DB Holdings LLC
24.01 Property   4200 Jimmy Johnson Boulevard        
24.02 Property   2220 Forum Drive        
24.03 Property   4626 East Southcross Boulevard        
24.04 Property   1919 Austin Avenue        
24.05 Property   1470 Highway 44        
24.06 Property   4602 East Southcross Boulevard        
24.07 Property   2412 East Richardson Road        
24.08 Property   11811 North D Street        
25 Loan 77 Miramar Tech Center 193,990 0 Free Rent Reserve Miramar Tech LLC
26 Loan 78, 79 10 Railroad Avenue 0 0   Railroad Avenue Real Estate Holdings, LLC

 

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Control Number Loan / Property Flag Footnotes Property Name Upfront Other Reserve ($) Ongoing Other Reserve ($) Other Reserve Description Borrower Name
27 Loan 80, 81 Dearborn Flex Portfolio 59,540 0 Free Rent Reserve North Ford Holdings II LLC and North Ford Holdings III LLC
27.01 Property   5850 Mercury Drive        
27.02 Property   15041 South Commerce Drive        
28 Loan 44, 82 3100 Research Boulevard 0 0   Kettering Office Park LLC
29 Loan 83 Walmart Neighborhood Market & Shops - Chicago 10,472 0 Gap Rent Reserve Ace 2 Bronzeville, LLC
30 Loan 84 156 West 54th and 159 West 53rd Street 5,720 0 Condominium Common Charge Reserve West 54th Garage LLC
31 Loan 84 212 East 47th Street 5,720 0 Condominium Common Charge Reserve 47th Garage LLC
32 Loan 85 Park Plaza Business Park 0 0   Tres Amigos-MJG, LLC
33 Loan 86 Franz Road Industrial 0 0   Franz Warehouse DE LLC
34 Loan   BJ’s Olean 0 0   Olean Retail Property Limited Partnership
35 Loan   Rite Aid - Yucca Valley 0 0   57701 Twentynine Palms, LLC
36 Loan 78, 87 Omaha Sitel 100,000 0 Outstanding TI Reserve Edge 5601N 103rd St LLC
37 Loan   CityLine Buffalo Storage 0 0   FultonBSH SVNC I, LLC
38 Loan   CityLine Loveland CO 0 0   29th Street Self-Storage II, LLC
39 Loan 84 455 Central Park West 9,008 0 Condominium Common Charge Reserve CPW Garage LLC

 

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BMARK 2020-B21 Annex A-1
                               
Control Number Loan / Property Flag Footnotes Property Name Delaware Statutory Trust? Carve-out Guarantor Loan Purpose Loan Amount (sources) Principal’s New Cash Contribution (7) Subordinate Debt Other Sources Total Sources Loan Payoff Purchase Price Closing Costs Reserves
1 Loan 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 The Grace Building No BOP NYC OP LLC, Swig Investment Company, LLC Refinance 883,000,000 0 367,000,000 0 1,250,000,000 905,439,802 0 14,879,035 89,716,149
2 Loan 8, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 McClellan Business Park No McClellan Business Park, LLC Refinance 358,000,000 0 0 0 358,000,000 344,200,000 0 2,750,000 6,190,922
3 Loan 20 Amazon West LA No Hooman Nissani, Sharen Golshon, and Babak Sarraf Refinance 75,000,000 0 93,000,000 0 168,000,000 117,377,813 0 3,454,883 4,186,541
4 Loan 8, 21 32-42 Broadway No Eli Schron, Mark Schron and Avi Schron Refinance 125,000,000 2,050,134 0 0 127,050,134 115,986,003 0 3,838,143 7,225,988
5 Loan 8, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay No BREIT Operating Partnership L.P. and MGM Growth Properties Operating Partnership LP Acquisition 1,634,200,000 1,617,792,163 1,365,800,000 0 4,617,792,163 0 4,600,000,000 17,792,163 0
5.01 Property   MGM Grand                        
5.02 Property   Mandalay Bay                        
6 Loan 8, 32, 33, 34, 35 416-420 Kent Avenue No Eliot Spitzer Refinance 216,900,000 0 171,100,000 0 388,000,000 381,492,632 0 5,401,093 753,701
7 Loan 8, 36, 37, 38, 39 711 Fifth Avenue No None Refinance 545,000,000 60,294,721 0 0 605,294,721 598,153,683 0 4,093,014 3,048,024
8 Loan 40, 41, 42 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive No Estein Holdings, Ltd. Acquisition 52,500,000 38,425,720 0 0 90,925,720 0 87,500,000 640,470 2,785,250
9 Loan 43 One Commerce Square No Raymond Massa and Alexander Massa Refinance 33,000,000 0 0 0 33,000,000 26,947,297 0 708,188 2,580,739
10 Loan 44, 45, 46 Tower at Frisco Square No Maxus Realty Trust, Inc. Refinance 32,000,000 0 0 0 32,000,000 24,010,561 0 1,353,381 2,227,474
11 Loan 47 The Standard No The Farbman Family #2, LLC and USMM Realty, LLC Refinance 31,000,000 0 0 0 31,000,000 19,908,000 0 345,417 3,885,198
12 Loan 8, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54 Kings Plaza No The Macerich Partnership, L.P. Refinance 487,000,000 0 53,000,000 0 540,000,000 428,649,060 0 6,113,399 0
13 Loan 8, 55, 56 4 West 58th Street No Sheldon H. Solow Recapitalization 125,000,000 0 0 0 125,000,000 0 0 4,200,083 13,706,435
14 Loan 8, 57, 58, 59 Redmond Town Center No Fairbourne Partners, LLC Recapitalization 101,500,000 47,641,961 0 0 149,141,961 0 144,882,040 908,273 3,351,648
15 Loan   Walgreens 9 Portfolio No The Richard L. Adams, Jr. Trust Refinance 30,000,000 0 0 0 30,000,000 28,811,094 0 212,126 0
15.01 Property   WAG Buffalo Grove                        
15.02 Property   WAG Nashville                        
15.03 Property   WAG Irmo                        
15.04 Property   WAG Sherman                        
15.05 Property   WAG Cleveland                        
15.06 Property   WAG Saginaw                        
15.07 Property   WAG Alice                        
15.08 Property   WAG Camden                        
15.09 Property   WAG Poplar Bluff                        
16 Loan 60 44 Whippany Fee No Shimon Katz Acquisition                  
17 Loan 8, 61, 62, 63 Cambridge Crossing No None Refinance                  
18 Loan 64 InCommercial Net Lease Portfolio Yes Erik Conrad Acquisition                  
18.01 Property   Walgreens - Grenada, MS                        
18.02 Property   Walgreens - Bastrop, LA                        
18.03 Property   Fresenius - Alexandria, LA                        
18.04 Property   Fresenius - Marksville, LA                        
18.05 Property   Dollar General - Otterbein, IN                        
18.06 Property   Dollar General - Chassell, MI                        
18.07 Property   Dollar General - Noel, MO                        
18.08 Property   Dollar General - El Dorado Springs, MO                        
18.09 Property   Dollar General - Montgomery City, MO                        
18.10 Property   Dollar General - Cambridge, MN                        
18.11 Property   Dollar General - Bemidji, MN                        
18.12 Property   Dollar General - Kingman, IN                        
18.13 Property   Dollar General - St Clair, MO                        
18.14 Property   Dollar General - Greenview, IL                        
18.15 Property   Dollar General - Warrensburg, IL                        
18.16 Property   Dollar General - Fairbank, IA                        
18.17 Property   Dollar General - St Charles, IA                        
18.18 Property   Dollar General - Pelican Rapids, MN                        
18.19 Property   Dollar General - Eolia, MO                        
19 Loan 65, 88 Best Western Plus Carriage Inn No Invest West Financial Corporation, CHM Hotels and Somera Capital Management, LLC Refinance                  
20 Loan 8, 37, 66, 67 JW Marriott Nashville No Jacquelyn Soffer Refinance                  
21 Loan 8, 68, 69, 70 White Oak Crossing No Stanley Werb and Jonathan S. Gaines Acquisition                  
22 Loan 8, 71, 72, 73 Willoughby Commons No Mitchell C. Schneider Refinance                  
23 Loan 8, 74 The Hub No The Related Companies, L.P. Refinance                  
24 Loan 75, 76 SVEA Texas Portfolio No Harry J. Kuper, Jr. and SVEA Real Estate Group, LLC Refinance                  
24.01 Property   4200 Jimmy Johnson Boulevard                        
24.02 Property   2220 Forum Drive                        
24.03 Property   4626 East Southcross Boulevard                        
24.04 Property   1919 Austin Avenue                        
24.05 Property   1470 Highway 44                        
24.06 Property   4602 East Southcross Boulevard                        
24.07 Property   2412 East Richardson Road                        
24.08 Property   11811 North D Street                        
25 Loan 77 Miramar Tech Center No Alejandro Velez Acquisition                  
26 Loan 78, 79 10 Railroad Avenue No Naftali Hager and Jacob Hager Acquisition                  

 

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Control Number Loan / Property Flag Footnotes Property Name Delaware Statutory Trust? Carve-out Guarantor Loan Purpose Loan Amount (sources) Principal’s New Cash Contribution (7) Subordinate Debt Other Sources Total Sources Loan Payoff Purchase Price Closing Costs Reserves
27 Loan 80, 81 Dearborn Flex Portfolio No Meshulam Martin Refinance                  
27.01 Property   5850 Mercury Drive                        
27.02 Property   15041 South Commerce Drive                        
28 Loan 44, 82 3100 Research Boulevard No Francis Greenburger Refinance                  
29 Loan 83 Walmart Neighborhood Market & Shops - Chicago No Joshua Jacob Behar, Adela Dayan Harari, Isidoro Dayan Tawil and Marcos Dayan Tawil Acquisition                  
30 Loan 84 156 West 54th and 159 West 53rd Street No Hudson Capital Properties IV, LLC, Hudson Capital Properties V, LLC and Centerpark Realty LLC Acquisition                  
31 Loan 84 212 East 47th Street No Hudson Capital Properties IV, LLC, Hudson Capital Properties V, LLC and Centerpark Realty LLC Acquisition                  
32 Loan 85 Park Plaza Business Park No Juan M. Mitterhofer, Gian C. Mitterhofer and Wendy M. Velez Refinance                  
33 Loan 86 Franz Road Industrial No John W. Able Refinance                  
34 Loan   BJ’s Olean No Aurelio Baglione Acquisition                  
35 Loan   Rite Aid - Yucca Valley No Reisa Cheng Jiang Acquisition                  
36 Loan 78, 87 Omaha Sitel No Matthew Chapdelaine, James La Marche and Yaniv Blumenfeld Acquisition                  
37 Loan   CityLine Buffalo Storage No George Thacker, Lawrence Charles Kaplan and Richard Schontz Acquisition                  
38 Loan   CityLine Loveland CO No George Thacker, Lawrence Charles Kaplan and Richard Schontz Acquisition                  
39 Loan 84 455 Central Park West No Hudson Capital Properties IV, LLC, Hudson Capital Properties V, LLC and Centerpark Realty LLC Acquisition                  

 

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Control Number Loan / Property Flag Footnotes Property Name Principal Equity Distribution Other Uses Total Uses Lockbox Cash Management
1 Loan 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 The Grace Building 239,965,013 0 1,250,000,000 Hard Springing
2 Loan 8, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 McClellan Business Park 4,859,078 0 358,000,000 Hard Springing
3 Loan 20 Amazon West LA 42,980,764 0 168,000,000 Hard In Place
4 Loan 8, 21 32-42 Broadway 0 0 127,050,134 Hard Springing
5 Loan 8, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay 0 0 4,617,792,163 Hard Springing
5.01 Property   MGM Grand          
5.02 Property   Mandalay Bay          
6 Loan 8, 32, 33, 34, 35 416-420 Kent Avenue 352,574 0 388,000,000 Soft (Residential) / Hard (Commercial Tenants) Springing
7 Loan 8, 36, 37, 38, 39 711 Fifth Avenue 0 0 605,294,721 Hard Springing
8 Loan 40, 41, 42 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive 0 0 90,925,720 Hard Springing
9 Loan 43 One Commerce Square 2,763,776 0 33,000,000 Hard Springing
10 Loan 44, 45, 46 Tower at Frisco Square 4,408,584 0 32,000,000 Hard Springing
11 Loan 47 The Standard 6,861,384 0 31,000,000 Hard Springing
12 Loan 8, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54 Kings Plaza 105,237,541 0 540,000,000 Hard Springing
13 Loan 8, 55, 56 4 West 58th Street 107,093,482 0 125,000,000 Hard Springing
14 Loan 8, 57, 58, 59 Redmond Town Center 0 0 149,141,961 Hard Springing
15 Loan   Walgreens 9 Portfolio 976,780 0 30,000,000 Hard Springing
15.01 Property   WAG Buffalo Grove          
15.02 Property   WAG Nashville          
15.03 Property   WAG Irmo          
15.04 Property   WAG Sherman          
15.05 Property   WAG Cleveland          
15.06 Property   WAG Saginaw          
15.07 Property   WAG Alice          
15.08 Property   WAG Camden          
15.09 Property   WAG Poplar Bluff          
16 Loan 60 44 Whippany Fee       Hard Springing
17 Loan 8, 61, 62, 63 Cambridge Crossing       Hard Springing
18 Loan 64 InCommercial Net Lease Portfolio       Hard Springing
18.01 Property   Walgreens - Grenada, MS          
18.02 Property   Walgreens - Bastrop, LA          
18.03 Property   Fresenius - Alexandria, LA          
18.04 Property   Fresenius - Marksville, LA          
18.05 Property   Dollar General - Otterbein, IN          
18.06 Property   Dollar General - Chassell, MI          
18.07 Property   Dollar General - Noel, MO          
18.08 Property   Dollar General - El Dorado Springs, MO          
18.09 Property   Dollar General - Montgomery City, MO          
18.10 Property   Dollar General - Cambridge, MN          
18.11 Property   Dollar General - Bemidji, MN          
18.12 Property   Dollar General - Kingman, IN          
18.13 Property   Dollar General - St Clair, MO          
18.14 Property   Dollar General - Greenview, IL          
18.15 Property   Dollar General - Warrensburg, IL          
18.16 Property   Dollar General - Fairbank, IA          
18.17 Property   Dollar General - St Charles, IA          
18.18 Property   Dollar General - Pelican Rapids, MN          
18.19 Property   Dollar General - Eolia, MO          
19 Loan 65, 88 Best Western Plus Carriage Inn       Springing Springing
20 Loan 8, 37, 66, 67 JW Marriott Nashville       Hard Springing
21 Loan 8, 68, 69, 70 White Oak Crossing       Springing Springing
22 Loan 8, 71, 72, 73 Willoughby Commons       Springing Springing
23 Loan 8, 74 The Hub       Hard Springing
24 Loan 75, 76 SVEA Texas Portfolio       Hard Springing
24.01 Property   4200 Jimmy Johnson Boulevard          
24.02 Property   2220 Forum Drive          
24.03 Property   4626 East Southcross Boulevard          
24.04 Property   1919 Austin Avenue          
24.05 Property   1470 Highway 44          
24.06 Property   4602 East Southcross Boulevard          
24.07 Property   2412 East Richardson Road          
24.08 Property   11811 North D Street          
25 Loan 77 Miramar Tech Center       Springing Springing
26 Loan 78, 79 10 Railroad Avenue       Hard Springing

 

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Control Number Loan / Property Flag Footnotes Property Name Principal Equity Distribution Other Uses Total Uses Lockbox Cash Management
27 Loan 80, 81 Dearborn Flex Portfolio       Springing Springing
27.01 Property   5850 Mercury Drive          
27.02 Property   15041 South Commerce Drive          
28 Loan 44, 82 3100 Research Boulevard       Springing Springing
29 Loan 83 Walmart Neighborhood Market & Shops - Chicago       Hard Springing
30 Loan 84 156 West 54th and 159 West 53rd Street       Springing Springing
31 Loan 84 212 East 47th Street       Springing Springing
32 Loan 85 Park Plaza Business Park       Springing Springing
33 Loan 86 Franz Road Industrial       Springing Springing
34 Loan   BJ’s Olean       Hard Springing
35 Loan   Rite Aid - Yucca Valley       Springing Springing
36 Loan 78, 87 Omaha Sitel       Hard Springing
37 Loan   CityLine Buffalo Storage       Springing Springing
38 Loan   CityLine Loveland CO       Springing Springing
39 Loan 84 455 Central Park West       Springing Springing

 

 

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Control Number Loan / Property Flag Footnotes Property Name Cash Management Triggers Ground Lease Y/N Ground Lease Expiration Date
1 Loan 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 The Grace Building (i) the occurrence of an Event of Default, (ii) the occurrence of an Mezzanine Loan Event of Default or (iii) DY is less than 6% No  
2 Loan 8, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 McClellan Business Park (i) the occurrence of an Event of Default, (ii) Debt Yield is less than 7.0% No  
3 Loan 20 Amazon West LA (i) the occurrence of an event of default, (ii) the debt yield is less than 5.0%, (iii) the Mortgage Loan Debt Yield is less than 11.2%, (iv) the occurrence of a Specified Tenant Trigger Period, (v) the occurrence of a Mezzanine Cash Sweep Period No  
4 Loan 8, 21 32-42 Broadway (i) the occurrence of an Event of Default, (ii)as of any date of determination occurring on or after 18 months from the note date, the Debt Yield falling below 6.25%, (iii) the occurrence of a Specified Tenant Trigger Period No  
5 Loan 8, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay (i) the occurrence of an Event of Default, (ii) DSCR is less than 2.50x, (iii) the occurrence of an MGM/Mandalay Tenant Bankruptcy Event,(iv) the occurrence of an OpCo Trigger Event, (v) the occurrence of an ARD Failure Event    
5.01 Property   MGM Grand   No  
5.02 Property   Mandalay Bay   No  
6 Loan 8, 32, 33, 34, 35 416-420 Kent Avenue (A) commencing upon the earliest of (i) the occurrence and continuance of an Event of Default, (ii) on or after the Debt Yield Testing Start Date, the Debt Yield is below the Required Debt Yield or (ii) the Mortgage-Only Debt Yield is below the Required MO Debt Yield , and (iii) Lender receiving written notice from Mezzanine Lender that a Mezzanine Trigger Period has occurred and is continuing. No  
7 Loan 8, 36, 37, 38, 39 711 Fifth Avenue (i) the occurrence of an Event of Default, (ii) Debt Yield is less than 7.0%, (iii) the occurrence of an Event of Default under any New Mezzanine Loan or Approved Mezzanine Loan, (iv) the occurrence of a Downgraded Tenant Sweep, (v) the occurrence of a Tenant Rollover Sweep, (vi) the occurrence of a TCO Renewal Failure No  
8 Loan 40, 41, 42 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive (i) the occurrence of an Event of Default, (ii) beginning with the fiscal quarter beginning on October 1, 2021, Debt Yield is less than 9.08%, (iii) failure to deliver financial statements as required in the Loan Agreement No  
9 Loan 43 One Commerce Square (i) the occurrence of an Event of Default, (ii) Debt Yield is less than 7.5%, (iii) the occurrence of a Specified Tenant Trigger Period Yes 12/23/2030 (Tower) 12/23/2040 (Garage)
10 Loan 44, 45, 46 Tower at Frisco Square (i) the occurrence of an Event of Default, (ii) Debt Yield is less than 7.25%, (iii) the occurrence of a Specified Tenant Trigger Period No  
11 Loan 47 The Standard (i) the occurrence of an Event of Default, (ii) Bankruptcy Action of Borrower or Manager, (iii) DSCR is less than 1.25x or (iv) a Tenant Trigger Event No  
12 Loan 8, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54 Kings Plaza (i) the occurrence of an Event of Default, (ii) Combined Loan DSCR is less than 1.25x, (ii) Mortgage loan DSCR is less than 1.43x,(iv) the occurrence of a Mezzanine Loan Event of Default Yes 5/28/2028
13 Loan 8, 55, 56 4 West 58th Street (i) the occurrence of an Event of Default, (ii) Bankruptcy Action of Borrower or Manager, (iii) DSCR is less than 1.50x, (iv) the occurrence of a Tenant Trigger Event Yes 9/14/2052
14 Loan 8, 57, 58, 59 Redmond Town Center (i) the occurrence of an Event of Default, (ii) Debt Yield is less than 8.0% No  
15 Loan   Walgreens 9 Portfolio (i) the occurrence of an Event of Default, (ii) Specified Tenant Trigger Event    
15.01 Property   WAG Buffalo Grove   No  
15.02 Property   WAG Nashville   No  
15.03 Property   WAG Irmo   No  
15.04 Property   WAG Sherman   No  
15.05 Property   WAG Cleveland   No  
15.06 Property   WAG Saginaw   No  
15.07 Property   WAG Alice   No  
15.08 Property   WAG Camden   No  
15.09 Property   WAG Poplar Bluff   No  
16 Loan 60 44 Whippany Fee (i) the occurrence of an Event of Default, (ii) DSCR is less than 1.20x, (iii) the occurrence of a Specified Tenant Trigger Period Yes 10/31/2119
17 Loan 8, 61, 62, 63 Cambridge Crossing (i) the occurrence of an Event of Default, (ii) DSCR is less than 1.75x on or after December 31, 2021, (iii) the commencement of a Lease Sweep Period, (iv) the occurrence of the Anticipated Repayment Date No  
18 Loan 64 InCommercial Net Lease Portfolio (i) the occurrence of an Event of Default, (ii) DSCR is less than 1.30x, (iii) the occurrence of a Specified Tenant Trigger Period    
18.01 Property   Walgreens - Grenada, MS   No  
18.02 Property   Walgreens - Bastrop, LA   No  
18.03 Property   Fresenius - Alexandria, LA   No  
18.04 Property   Fresenius - Marksville, LA   No  
18.05 Property   Dollar General - Otterbein, IN   No  
18.06 Property   Dollar General - Chassell, MI   No  
18.07 Property   Dollar General - Noel, MO   No  
18.08 Property   Dollar General - El Dorado Springs, MO   No  
18.09 Property   Dollar General - Montgomery City, MO   No  
18.10 Property   Dollar General - Cambridge, MN   No  
18.11 Property   Dollar General - Bemidji, MN   No  
18.12 Property   Dollar General - Kingman, IN   No  
18.13 Property   Dollar General - St Clair, MO   No  
18.14 Property   Dollar General - Greenview, IL   No  
18.15 Property   Dollar General - Warrensburg, IL   No  
18.16 Property   Dollar General - Fairbank, IA   No  
18.17 Property   Dollar General - St Charles, IA   No  
18.18 Property   Dollar General - Pelican Rapids, MN   No  
18.19 Property   Dollar General - Eolia, MO   No  
19 Loan 65, 88 Best Western Plus Carriage Inn (i) the occurrence of an Event of Default, (ii) DSCR is less than 1.30x, (iii) the occurrence of a Mezzanine Trigger Period No  
20 Loan 8, 37, 66, 67 JW Marriott Nashville (i) the occurrence of an Event of Default, (ii) beginning on September 30, 2022, Debt Yield is less than 7.5% at the conclusion of any two consecutive fiscal quarters, (iii) failure to deliver financial statements as required in the Loan Agreement, (iv) the occurrence of a Debt Service Withdrawal Yes 3/6/2030
21 Loan 8, 68, 69, 70 White Oak Crossing (i) the occurrence of an Event of Default, (ii) DSCR is less than 1.10x, (iii) failure to deliver financial statements as required in the Loan Agreement, (iv) the occurrence of a Critical Tenant Trigger Event No  
22 Loan 8, 71, 72, 73 Willoughby Commons (i) the occurrence of an Event of Default, (ii) DSCR is less than 1.10x, (iii) failure to deliver financial statements as required in the Loan Agreement, (iv) the occurrence of a Critical Tenant Trigger Event No  
23 Loan 8, 74 The Hub (i) the occurrence of an Event of Default, (ii) Debt Yield is less than 7.75%, (iii) failure to deliver financial statements as required in the Loan Agreement, (iv) the occurrence of a Major Tenant Trigger Period No  
24 Loan 75, 76 SVEA Texas Portfolio (i) the occurrence of an Event of Default, (ii) DSCR is less than 1.30x, (iii) the commencement of a Mezzanine Trigger Period, (iv) the commencement of a Lease Sweep Period    
24.01 Property   4200 Jimmy Johnson Boulevard   No  
24.02 Property   2220 Forum Drive   No  
24.03 Property   4626 East Southcross Boulevard   No  
24.04 Property   1919 Austin Avenue   No  
24.05 Property   1470 Highway 44   No  
24.06 Property   4602 East Southcross Boulevard   No  
24.07 Property   2412 East Richardson Road   No  
24.08 Property   11811 North D Street   No  
25 Loan 77 Miramar Tech Center (i) the occurrence of an Event of Default, (ii) DSCR is less than 1.15x, (iii) the occurrence of a Specified Tenant Trigger Period No  
26 Loan 78, 79 10 Railroad Avenue (i) the occurrence of an Event of Default, (ii) bankruptcy action of borrower or manager, (iii) DSCR is less than 1.20x, (iii) the occurrence of a Capital Trigger Event No  

 

 

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Control Number Loan / Property Flag Footnotes Property Name Cash Management Triggers Ground Lease Y/N Ground Lease Expiration Date
27 Loan 80, 81 Dearborn Flex Portfolio (i) the occurrence of an Event of Default, (ii) DSCR is less than 1.20x, (iii) the occurrence of a Specified Tenant Trigger Period, (iv) the occurrence of a Roof Trigger Period    
27.01 Property   5850 Mercury Drive   No  
27.02 Property   15041 South Commerce Drive   No  
28 Loan 44, 82 3100 Research Boulevard (i) the occurrence of an Event of Default, (ii) Bankruptcy Action of Borrower or Manager, (iii) DSCR is less than 1.55x, (iv) the occurrence of a Tenant Trigger Event No  
29 Loan 83 Walmart Neighborhood Market & Shops - Chicago (i) the occurrence of an Event of Default, (ii) Debt Yield is less than 8.0%, (iii) the occurrence of a Specified Tenant Trigger Period No  
30 Loan 84 156 West 54th and 159 West 53rd Street (i) the occurrence of an Event of Default, (ii) Debt Yield is less than 7.5%, (iii) the occurrence of a Specified Tenant Trigger Period No  
31 Loan 84 212 East 47th Street (i) the occurrence of an Event of Default, (ii) Debt Yield is less than 7.5%, (iii) the occurrence of a Specified Tenant Trigger Period No  
32 Loan 85 Park Plaza Business Park (i) the occurrence of an Event of Default, (ii) Bankruptcy Action of Borrower or Manager, (iii) DSCR is less than 1.25x No  
33 Loan 86 Franz Road Industrial (i) the occurrence of an Event of Default, (ii) DSCR is less than 1.25x, (iii) the commencement of a DS Reimbursement Period, (iv) the commencement of a Mezzanine Trigger Period No  
34 Loan   BJ’s Olean (i) the occurrence of an Event of Default, (ii) Bankruptcy Action of Borrower or Manager, (iii) DSCR is less than 1.30x, (iv) the occurrence of a BJ’s Trigger event or (v) the occurrence of a Downgrade Trigger Event No  
35 Loan   Rite Aid - Yucca Valley (i) the occurrence of an Event of Default, (ii) Debt Yield is less than 8.0%, (iii) the occurrence of a Specified Tenant Trigger Period No  
36 Loan 78, 87 Omaha Sitel (i) the occurrence of an Event of Default, (ii) Bankruptcy Action of Borrower or Manager, (iii) DSCR is less than 1.20x, (iv) the occurrence of a Sitel Group Trigger Event No  
37 Loan   CityLine Buffalo Storage (i) the occurrence of an Event of Default, (ii) DSCR is less than 1.20x No  
38 Loan   CityLine Loveland CO (i) the occurrence of an Event of Default, (ii) DSCR is less than 1.20x No  
39 Loan 84 455 Central Park West (i) the occurrence of an Event of Default, (ii) Debt Yield is less than 7.5%, (iii) the occurrence of a Specified Tenant Trigger Period No  

 

 

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Control Number Loan / Property Flag Footnotes Property Name Annual Ground Lease Payment ($) Cut-off Date Pari Passu Companion Loan Balance ($) Cut-off Date Subordinate Companion Loan Balance ($) Subordinate Companion Loan Interest Rate Cut-off Date Mezzanine Debt Balance ($) Terrorism Insurance Required Franchise Agreement Expiration Control Number
1 Loan 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 The Grace Building   783,000,000 367,000,000 2.69210%   Yes NAP 1
2 Loan 8, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 McClellan Business Park   283,000,000       Yes NAP 2
3 Loan 20 Amazon West LA         93,000,000 Yes NAP 3
4 Loan 8, 21 32-42 Broadway   50,000,000       Yes NAP 4
5 Loan 8, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay   1,559,200,000 1,365,800,000 3.55800%   Yes NAP 5
5.01 Property   MGM Grand           Yes NAP 5.01
5.02 Property   Mandalay Bay           Yes NAP 5.02
6 Loan 8, 32, 33, 34, 35 416-420 Kent Avenue   156,900,000 81,100,000 3.34832% 90,000,000 Yes NAP 6
7 Loan 8, 36, 37, 38, 39 711 Fifth Avenue   485,000,000       Yes NAP 7
8 Loan 40, 41, 42 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive           Yes NAP 8
9 Loan 43 One Commerce Square $100 (Tower); $100 (Garage)         Yes NAP 9
10 Loan 44, 45, 46 Tower at Frisco Square           Yes NAP 10
11 Loan 47 The Standard           Yes NAP 11
12 Loan 8, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54 Kings Plaza 122,957 457,000,000     53,000,000 Yes NAP 12
13 Loan 8, 55, 56 4 West 58th Street 63,000 95,000,000       Yes NAP 13
14 Loan 8, 57, 58, 59 Redmond Town Center   71,500,000       Yes NAP 14
15 Loan   Walgreens 9 Portfolio           Yes NAP 15
15.01 Property   WAG Buffalo Grove           Yes NAP 15.01
15.02 Property   WAG Nashville           Yes NAP 15.02
15.03 Property   WAG Irmo           Yes NAP 15.03
15.04 Property   WAG Sherman           Yes NAP 15.04
15.05 Property   WAG Cleveland           Yes NAP 15.05
15.06 Property   WAG Saginaw           Yes NAP 15.06
15.07 Property   WAG Alice           Yes NAP 15.07
15.08 Property   WAG Camden           Yes NAP 15.08
15.09 Property   WAG Poplar Bluff           Yes NAP 15.09
16 Loan 60 44 Whippany Fee $1,751,047 for years 1-10; increasing by 2% of Annual Basic Rent for the previous Lease Year for years 11-99         Yes NAP 16
17 Loan 8, 61, 62, 63 Cambridge Crossing   270,000,000 140,000,000 2.69800%   Yes NAP 17
18 Loan 64 InCommercial Net Lease Portfolio           Yes NAP 18
18.01 Property   Walgreens - Grenada, MS           Yes NAP 18.01
18.02 Property   Walgreens - Bastrop, LA           Yes NAP 18.02
18.03 Property   Fresenius - Alexandria, LA           Yes NAP 18.03
18.04 Property   Fresenius - Marksville, LA           Yes NAP 18.04
18.05 Property   Dollar General - Otterbein, IN           Yes NAP 18.05
18.06 Property   Dollar General - Chassell, MI           Yes NAP 18.06
18.07 Property   Dollar General - Noel, MO           Yes NAP 18.07
18.08 Property   Dollar General - El Dorado Springs, MO           Yes NAP 18.08
18.09 Property   Dollar General - Montgomery City, MO           Yes NAP 18.09
18.10 Property   Dollar General - Cambridge, MN           Yes NAP 18.10
18.11 Property   Dollar General - Bemidji, MN           Yes NAP 18.11
18.12 Property   Dollar General - Kingman, IN           Yes NAP 18.12
18.13 Property   Dollar General - St Clair, MO           Yes NAP 18.13
18.14 Property   Dollar General - Greenview, IL           Yes NAP 18.14
18.15 Property   Dollar General - Warrensburg, IL           Yes NAP 18.15
18.16 Property   Dollar General - Fairbank, IA           Yes NAP 18.16
18.17 Property   Dollar General - St Charles, IA           Yes NAP 18.17
18.18 Property   Dollar General - Pelican Rapids, MN           Yes NAP 18.18
18.19 Property   Dollar General - Eolia, MO           Yes NAP 18.19
19 Loan 65, 88 Best Western Plus Carriage Inn           Yes 12/31/2020 19
20 Loan 8, 37, 66, 67 JW Marriott Nashville 1 165,000,000       Yes 7/1/2048 20
21 Loan 8, 68, 69, 70 White Oak Crossing   43,375,000       Yes NAP 21
22 Loan 8, 71, 72, 73 Willoughby Commons   16,950,000       Yes NAP 22
23 Loan 8, 74 The Hub   25,000,000       Yes NAP 23
24 Loan 75, 76 SVEA Texas Portfolio           Yes NAP 24
24.01 Property   4200 Jimmy Johnson Boulevard           Yes NAP 24.01
24.02 Property   2220 Forum Drive           Yes NAP 24.02
24.03 Property   4626 East Southcross Boulevard           Yes NAP 24.03
24.04 Property   1919 Austin Avenue           Yes NAP 24.04
24.05 Property   1470 Highway 44           Yes NAP 24.05
24.06 Property   4602 East Southcross Boulevard           Yes NAP 24.06
24.07 Property   2412 East Richardson Road           Yes NAP 24.07
24.08 Property   11811 North D Street           Yes NAP 24.08
25 Loan 77 Miramar Tech Center           Yes NAP 25
26 Loan 78, 79 10 Railroad Avenue           Yes NAP 26

 

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BMARK 2020-B21 Annex A-1

                       
Control Number Loan / Property Flag Footnotes Property Name Annual Ground Lease Payment ($) Cut-off Date Pari Passu Companion Loan Balance ($) Cut-off Date Subordinate Companion Loan Balance ($) Subordinate Companion Loan Interest Rate Cut-off Date Mezzanine Debt Balance ($) Terrorism Insurance Required Franchise Agreement Expiration Control Number
27 Loan 80, 81 Dearborn Flex Portfolio           Yes NAP 27
27.01 Property   5850 Mercury Drive           Yes NAP 27.01
27.02 Property   15041 South Commerce Drive           Yes NAP 27.02
28 Loan 44, 82 3100 Research Boulevard           Yes NAP 28
29 Loan 83 Walmart Neighborhood Market & Shops - Chicago           Yes NAP 29
30 Loan 84 156 West 54th and 159 West 53rd Street           Yes NAP 30
31 Loan 84 212 East 47th Street           Yes NAP 31
32 Loan 85 Park Plaza Business Park           Yes NAP 32
33 Loan 86 Franz Road Industrial           Yes NAP 33
34 Loan   BJ’s Olean           Yes NAP 34
35 Loan   Rite Aid - Yucca Valley           Yes NAP 35
36 Loan 78, 87 Omaha Sitel           Yes NAP 36
37 Loan   CityLine Buffalo Storage           Yes NAP 37
38 Loan   CityLine Loveland CO           Yes NAP 38
39 Loan 84 455 Central Park West           Yes NAP 39

 

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Footnotes to Annex A-1
   
(1) The Administrative Cost Rate includes the Servicing Fee Rate, the Operating Advisor Fee Rate, the Certificate Administrator/Trustee Fee Rate, the Asset Representations Reviewer Fee Rate and the CREFC® Intellectual Property Royalty License Fee Rate applicable to each Mortgage Loan.
   
(2) The Monthly Debt Service shown for Mortgage Loans with a partial interest-only period reflects the amount payable after the expiration of the interest-only period.
   
(3) The open period is inclusive of the Maturity Date or Anticipated Repayment Date.
   
(4) Underwritten NCF DSCR is calculated based on amortizing debt service payments (except for interest-only loans).
   
(5) Occupancy reflects tenants that have signed leases, but are not yet in occupancy or may not be paying rent.
   
(6) The lease expirations shown are based on full lease terms; however, in some instances, the tenant may have the option to terminate its lease prior to the expiration date shown. In addition, in some instances, a tenant may have the right to assign its lease or sublease the leased premises and be released from its obligations under the lease.
   
(7) If the purpose of the Mortgage Loan was to finance an acquisition of the Mortgaged Property, the field “Principal’s New Cash Contribution” reflects the cash investment by one or more of the equity owners in the borrower in connection with such acquisition. If the purpose of the Mortgage Loan was to refinance the Mortgaged Property, the field “Principal’s New Cash Contribution” reflects the cash contributed to the borrower by one or more of the equity owners at the time the Mortgage Loan was originated.
   
(8) The Mortgage Loan is part of a whole loan structure. Cut-off Date LTV Ratio, LTV Ratio at Maturity / ARD, Underwritten NCF DSCR, Debt Yield on Underwritten Net Operating Income, Debt Yield on Underwritten Net Cash Flow and Loan Per Unit calculations are based on the Mortgage Loan and any related Pari Passu Companion Loans, but exclude any related Subordinate Companion Loans.
   
(9) The Grace Building Whole Loan was co-originated by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Bank of America, N.A, Column Financial, Inc. and DBR Investments Co. Limited.
   
(10) Under the terms of the related Mortgage Loan documents, the first payment date is the due date in January 2021, and the Original Interest-Only Period (Mos.), Remaining Interest-Only Period (Mos.), Original Term To Maturity / ARD (Mos.) and Remaining Term To Maturity / ARD (Mos.) are each 120 months. However, due to the fact that the related mortgage loan seller will contribute an initial interest deposit amount to the Issuing Entity on the Closing Date to cover an amount that represents one month’s interest that would have accrued with respect to the Mortgage Loan at the related interest rate with respect to a December 2020 payment date, such Mortgage Loan is being treated as having a first payment date on the due date in December 2020, and an Original Interest-Only Period (Mos.), Remaining Interest-Only Period (Mos.), Original Term To Maturity / ARD (Mos.) and Remaining Term To Maturity / ARD (Mos.) of 121 months.
   
(11) The lockout period will be 24 payments beginning with and including the adjusted first payment date of December 6, 2020 (the actual first payment date is January 6, 2021; see footnote #10 above). The borrower may defease the Whole Loan after the earlier to occur of (a) two years from the securitization of the last note to be securitized or (b) three years after the Origination Date (the “Defeasance Lockout Expiration Date”). In addition, the borrower may prepay the Whole Loan, in whole but not in part, on a business day on or after the Defeasance Lockout Expiration Date, with the payment of a prepayment fee equal to the greater of the yield maintenance amount or 1% of the unpaid principal balance as of such prepayment date. The assumed lockout period of 24 payments is based on the expected Benchmark 2020-B21 securitization closing date in November 2020. The actual lockout period may be longer.
   
(12) The Largest Tenant, Bank of America, N.A., is one of the originating lenders of the Whole Loan.
   
(13) The Underwritten NOI is more than 10% higher than the most recent NOI because of recent turnovers of some of the largest tenant spaces, including four of the five largest tenants moving out between 2016 and 2018.
   
(14) The aggregate liability of the Carve-out Guarantors with respect to the guaranteed recourse obligations of the borrower related to any bankruptcy event with respect to the borrower may not exceed an amount equal to 15% of the principal balance of The Grace Building Whole Loan outstanding at the time of the occurrence of such event, plus any and all reasonable third-party costs actually incurred by the lender (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs reasonably incurred) in connection with the collection of amounts due thereunder.
   
(15) The McClellan Business Park Whole Loan was co-originated by Goldman Sachs Bank USA and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association.
   
(16) Yield Maintenance of the full $358 million McClellan Business Park Whole Loan is permitted at any time. In addition, defeasance of the full McClellan Business Park Whole Loan is permitted at any time after the defeasance lockout period, which date is the earlier to occur of (a) January 11, 2024 and (b) the second anniversary of the closing date of the securitization which includes the last pari passu note to be securitized. The assumed defeasance lockout period of 24 payment dates is based on the expected Benchmark 2020-B21 securitization closing date in November 2020. The actual lockout period may be longer.
   
(17) The Fifth Largest Tenant, Northrop Grumman Systems, leases 254,511 SF with a lease expiration date of December 31, 2021, 8,250 SF with a lease expiration date of November 30, 2022 and 4,857 SF with a lease expiration date of July 31, 2022.
   
(18) The increase from the Most Recent NOI (if past 2019) to Underwritten Net Operating Income is primarily attributable to (i) contractual rent steps through October 2021 and the straight line average of contractual rent step increments over the lease term for investment grade tenants, (ii) increase in rental rates on rolling leases, (iii) occupancy increases, including the lease up to Amazon.com of a newly built 400,000 SF last mile distribution center and (iv) a management fee cap at $1,000,000.
   
(19) There is subordinate mortgage financing on the Mortgaged Property in the original principal amount of $1,000,000 made by the Redevelopment Agency of the County of Sacramento to MP Holdings, LLC (the “Development Agency Loan”), of which an estimated $639,220.10 is outstanding as of the Cut-off Date. The Development Agency Loan has a 10-year loan forgiveness term, an interest rate of 4% per annum, and all payments of interest and principal are deferred until maturity (if not forgiven). The scheduled maturity date of the Development Agency Loan is March 1, 2023. Underwritten NCF DSCR, Debt Yield on Underwritten Net Operating Income, Debt Yield on Underwritten Net Cash Flow, Cut-off Date LTV Ratio, LTV Ratio at Maturity / ARD and Loan Per Unit calculations include the related Pari Passu Companion Loan but exclude the related subordinate debt represented by the Development Agency Loan.
   
(20) Concurrently with the origination of the Amazon West LA Loan, Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp. made a $93,000,000 mezzanine loan to, Playa Vista Mezz, LLC, the sole member of the borrower, which is secured by the sole member’s ownership interest in the borrower. The Amazon West LA Mezzanine Loan is coterminous with the Amazon West LA Loan and accrues interest at a fixed per annum rate equal to 5.10000%.
   
(21) The lockout period will be at least 24 payment dates beginning with and including the first payment date of December 6, 2020. Defeasance of the 32-42 Broadway Loan in full is permitted after the date that is the earlier to occur of (i) November 3, 2024 or (ii) the date that is two years from the closing date of the securitization that includes the last pari passu note to be securitized. The assumed lockout period of 24 payments is based on the expected Benchmark 2020-B21 securitization closing date in November 2020. The actual lockout period may be longer.
   
(22) The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan was co-originated by Citi Real Estate Funding Inc., Barclays Capital Real Estate Inc., Deutsche Bank AG, acting through its New York Branch and Société Générale Financial Corporation.
   
(23) Each of the related Mortgaged Properties consist of a resort and casino and, as of the trailing 12 months ending June 30, 2020 (i) with respect to the MGM Grand Mortgaged Property, approximately 26.2% of the revenues were from hotel rooms, approximately 27.4% of the revenues were from food and beverage sales, approximately 24.4% of the revenues were from gaming, and approximately 22.0% of the revenues were from other sources and (ii) with respect to the Mandalay Bay Mortgaged Property, approximately 33.8% of the revenues were from hotel rooms, approximately 29.8% of the revenues were from food and beverage sales, approximately 13.6% of the revenues were from gaming, and approximately 22.8% of the revenues were from other sources.

 

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(24) The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan is structured with an Anticipated Repayment Date (“ARD”) of March 5, 2030 and a final maturity date of March 5, 2032. After the ARD, the following structure will apply: (i) the interest rate will increase by 200 basis points over the greater of (x) 3.55800%, and (y) (1) the ARD Treasury Note Rate in effect on the ARD (such new rate, the “Adjusted Interest Rate”) plus (2) 1.77000%, (ii) amounts in the Excess Cash Flow Reserve Account (as defined in the related loan agreement) will be applied first to pay monthly additional interest amounts which, to the extent not paid, will be deferred (together with interest accrued thereon at the Adjusted Interest Rate) and added to the principal balance of the applicable note(s) comprising a portion of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan in the manner set forth in the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan documents, and (iii) a full cash flow sweep to the extent of remaining amounts in the Excess Cash Flow Reserve will be applied to principal of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan in the manner set forth in the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan documents.
   
(25) The Appraised Value of $4,600,000,000 as of January 10, 2020, set forth above is the appraised value solely with respect to real property at the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgaged Properties, excluding personal property and intangible property attributable to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties (the “Aggregate Real Property Appraised Value”). The appraisal also includes an “As Leased–Sale–Leaseback Appraised Value,” which is equal to the Aggregate Real Property Appraised Value. The Appraised Value of $7,352,600,000 (“Aggregate As Is Appraised Value”) as of January 10, 2020, includes personal property and intangible property attributable to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgaged Properties. The personal property and intangible property relating to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgaged Properties is owned by the MGM tenant or certain sublessees at the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Mortgaged Properties that are wholly owned subsidiaries of MGM (the “MGM/Mandalay Operating Subtenants”) (as more particularly provided in the master lease), which granted a security interest in certain property of the MGM tenant and the MGM/Mandalay Operating Subtenants (with certain exclusions, including an exclusion for the intellectual property of MGM tenant (as more particularly described in the master lease); and provided that the FF&E is only transferred to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Borrowers at no cost in the event of a termination of the master lease due to an event of default by the MGM tenant thereunder) in favor of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Borrowers, and such security interest was collaterally assigned by the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Borrowers to the lender.
   
(26) The Mortgage Loan Cut-off Date LTV Ratio and the Mortgage Loan LTV Ratio at Maturity / ARD are based on the “Aggregate As Is Appraised Value” and are 22.2% and 22.2%, respectively, based on the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior Loan. The Mortgage Loan Cut-off Date LTV Ratio and the Mortgage Loan LTV Ratio at Maturity / ARD based on the “Aggregate Real Property Appraised Value” are 35.5% and 35.5%, respectively, based on the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior Loan.
   
(27) The defeasance lockout period will be at least 32 payment dates beginning with and including the First Payment Date of April 5, 2020. The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Borrowers have the option to defease the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan, in whole or in part, after the earlier to occur of (i) two years after the closing date of the securitization that includes the last note to be securitized and (ii) February 14, 2023. The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan may be prepaid in whole or in part at any time, subject to payment of the applicable yield maintenance premium if such prepayment occurs prior to September 5, 2029 (provided no yield maintenance will be due in connection with mandatory prepayments arising out of any casualty, condemnation or in connection with a special release or a Default Release (as defined in the related loan agreement)). The assumed lockout period of 32 payment dates is based on the expected Benchmark 2020–B21 securitization closing date in November 2020. The actual lockout period may be longer.
   
(28) Under the Master Lease, MGM Lessee II, LLC, (the “MGM Tenant”) is required to pay to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Borrowers an initial lease rent of $292.0 million per annum ($159.0 million allocated to the MGM Grand Property and $133.0 million allocated to the Mandalay Bay Property, the “Master Lease Rent”), subject to annual increases of (i) 2.0% in years 2 through 15 of the initial lease term, and (ii) thereafter, the greater of 2.0% or CPI (CPI capped at 3.0%) for the remainder of the initial lease term. Additionally, MGM Resorts International (“MGM”) will be required to continue to invest in the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties, with (x) a minimum aggregate capital investment requirement of 3.5% of actual net revenues every five years (the first such period beginning January 1, 2020 and expiring December 31, 2024, and the second such period beginning January 1, 2021 and expiring December 31, 2025, and each five-year period thereafter on a rolling basis) in the aggregate for the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties (such amount not to be less than 2.5% of the actual net revenue of any individual Mortgaged Property) (collectively, the “Required CapEx”) and (y) a monthly reserve equal to 1.5% of actual net revenues which may be used for FF&E and on qualifying capital expenditures in satisfaction of the Required CapEx spend. The Mortgaged Properties were acquired in a sale-leaseback transaction.
   
(29) Mortgage Loan Cut-off Date LTV Ratio and Mortgage Loan LTV Ratio at Maturity / ARD is calculated using the appraised value of $4,600,000,000 as of January 10, 2020, set forth above, which is the appraised value solely with respect to real property at the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties, excluding personal property and intangible property attributable to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties.
   
(30) The increase by 10% or more from Most Recent NOI (if past 2019) to Underwritten Net Operating Income is a result of the temporary closure of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties due to COVID-19. On May 1, 2020, MGM Resorts International reported that, as a result of the temporary closure of its domestic properties (which includes the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties) following the outbreak of COVID-19, its domestic properties (which includes the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties) were effectively generating no revenue, there were high levels of room and convention cancellation through the third quarter of 2020, and that, following the re-opening of its domestic properties (which includes the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties), it expected weakened demand in light of consumer fears and general economic uncertainty, among other things.
   
(31) The Guarantors’ liability for full recourse events is several and not joint and is capped at an amount equal to 10% of the aggregate outstanding principal balance of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan as of the date of the event. In addition, only the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Borrowers are liable for breaches of environmental covenants; provided, however, that if the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Borrowers fail to maintain an environmental insurance policy required under the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan documents, the Guarantor is liable for losses other than (x) for any amounts in excess of the applicable coverage amounts under the environmental policy had the same been renewed, replaced or extended as required under the loan agreement and (y) for any amounts recovered under the environmental
policy. In addition, recourse for transfers of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay properties or controlling equity interests in the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Borrowers is loss recourse, rather than full recourse.
   
(32) The 416-420 Kent Avenue Property has a total of 857 residential units. There is one resident manager unit located at 420 Kent with no income associated and, therefore, the Property has a total of 856 “income producing” units. The occupancy figures presented in this Annex A exclude the resident manager unit.
   
(33) The increase from Most Recent NOI (if past 2019) to Underwritten Net Operating Income at the 416-420 Kent Avenue Mortgaged Property is primarily attributable to 416 Kent Avenue beginning lease-up in January 2019 and 420 Kent Avenue beginning lease-up in September 2019 following the completion of their construction.
   
(34) The lockout period will be at least 24 payment dates beginning with and including the first payment date of December 6, 2020. Defeasance of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan in full is permitted after the date that is the earlier to occur of (i) October 30, 2023 or (ii) the date that is two years from the closing date of the securitization that includes the last pari passu note to be securitized. The assumed lockout period of 24 payments is based on the expected Benchmark 2020-B21 securitization closing date in November 2020. The actual lockout period may be longer.
   
(35) The 416-420 Kent Avenue Junior Non-Trust Note, with an aggregate outstanding principal balance as of the Cut-off Date of $81,100,000, accrues interest at a fixed interest rate of 3.34832% per annum. Concurrently with the origination of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan, SRA RX 420 Kent LLC made a $90,000,000 mezzanine loan to 420 Kent Avenue Holding LLC. The 416-420 Kent Avenue Mezzanine Loan is secured by a pledge of the mezzanine borrower’s ownership interest in the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan borrower. The 416-420 Kent Avenue Mezzanine Loan accrues interest at a fixed interest rate of 5.08000% per annum. The 416-420 Kent Avenue Junior Non-Trust Note and the 416-420 Kent Avenue Mezzanine Loan each has a 120-month term and is interest-only for the full term.
   
(36) The 711 Fifth Avenue Whole Loan was co-originated by Goldman Sachs Bank USA and Bank of America, N.A.
   
(37) The lockout period will be at least 32 payment dates beginning with and including the First Due Date in April 2020. For the purpose of this prospectus, the assumed lockout period of 32 payment dates is based on the expected Benchmark 2020-B21 securitization closing date in November 2020. The actual lockout period may be longer.
   
(38) At origination, the borrower funded $2,000,000 at origination for estimated costs in connection with obtaining a new temporary or permanent certificate of occupancy to replace the temporary certificate of occupancy that expired in November 2019. The borrower obtained a temporary certificate of occupancy that was effective as of March 24, 2020, and the $2,000,000 has been disbursed to the borrower.

 

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(39) The Third Largest Tenant, Ralph Lauren, representing approximately 11.4% of the net rentable area, is dark with respect to 31,202 square feet of its space. The tenant continues to operate the 7,436 square foot Polo Bar, which is open for takeout and delivery, at the mortgaged property. If the borrower believes the tenant has ceased retail operations in all of the premises under the related lease, the borrower may give notice thereof to the tenant. Within 30 days after the borrower gives such notice, the tenant must notify the borrower whether the tenant intends to cease retail operations at the premises. If the tenant notifies the borrower of its intent to cease such retail operations, the borrower has the right to terminate the lease.

According to a media report, Ralph Lauren has agreed to sublease its entire space to Mango, a Spanish retail chain, for $5 million per year. Pursuant to the terms of the lease and the loan documents, the tenant may not sublease the space to an unaffiliated third party without the consent of the borrower and the lender (in each case, which consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed). It is not expected that any such sublease arrangement will relieve the Ralph Lauren tenant of its obligations under the lease (including the obligation to pay rent). We cannot assure you that such sublease will be executed or approved.
   
(40) The Cut-off Date LTV Ratio and LTV Ratio at Maturity / ARD are calculated utilizing the “as stabilized” appraised value of $90,000,000 as of September 1, 2021, which assumes that both Sheet Metal Workers National Pension and Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC accept delivery at the Mortgaged Property and are paying unabated rent as of September 1, 2021. The Cut-off Date LTV Ratio and LTV Ratio at Maturity / ARD calculated based on the “as-is” appraised value of $85,400,000, as of August 26, 2020, are 61.5% and 55.1%, respectively.
   
(41) Occupancy is based on the “as stabilized” occupancy inclusive of two signed not opened tenants as of July 1, 2021. The “as stabilized” occupancy assumes that both Sheet Metal Workers National Pension and Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC accept delivery at the Mortgaged Property and are paying unabated rent as of September 1, 2021. We cannot assure you that Sheet Metal Workers National Pension and Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC will accept delivery and commence paying rent as expected or at all.
   
(42) The increase from the Most Recent NOI (if past 2019) to Underwritten Net Operating Income is primarily attributed to new recent leasing of Sheet Metal Workers National Pension and Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC, which commenced in February 2021 and July 2021, respectively. Further, the Second Largest Tenant at the Mortgaged Property is Capital Caring Health, whose lease commencement and free rent period began in September 2019, but is not required to pay base rent until June 2021.
   
(43) The One Commerce Square mortgage loan is a fixed rate loan secured by first lien mortgages on (i) the borrower’s PILOT leasehold interest in an office tower, as well as the fee simple interest in such office tower owned by Memphis Center City Revenue Finance Corporation (“CCRFC”), (ii) the borrower’s subleasehold interest in an adjacent parking garage with the Parking Authority of the City of Memphis and County of Shelby, Tennessee (the “Parking Authority”), with the prime lease being a PILOT lease where CCRFC is the fee simple owner and landlord and the Parking Authority is the ground lease tenant, and (iii) the borrower’s fee simple interest in a third adjacent office building, each located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee.
   
(44) Under the terms of the related Mortgage Loan documents, the first payment date is the due date in January 2021, and the Original Interest-Only Period (Mos.) and Remaining Interest-Only Period (Mos.) are each 60 months, and the Original Term To Maturity / ARD (Mos.) and Remaining Term To Maturity / ARD (Mos.) are each 120 months. However, due to the fact that the related mortgage loan seller will contribute an initial interest deposit amount to the Issuing Entity on the Closing Date to cover an amount that represents one month’s interest that would have accrued with respect to the Mortgage Loan at the related interest rate with respect to a December 2020 payment date, such Mortgage Loan is being treated as having a first payment date on the due date in December 2020, and an Original Interest-Only Period (Mos.) and Remaining Interest-Only Period (Mos.) of 61 months, and an Original Term To Maturity / ARD (Mos.) and Remaining Term To Maturity / ARD (Mos.) of 121 months.
   
(45) The Fourth Largest Tenant at the Tower at Frisco Square Mortgaged Property, Scoreboard Ventures, subleases 100.0% of its space from Blue Star Sports/Spay Inc. The sublease runs coterminous to the main lease and expires on November 29, 2023.
   
(46) The increase from Most Recent NOI (if past 2019) to Underwritten Net Operating Income at the Tower at Frisco Square Mortgaged Property is primarily attributable to the inclusion of contractual rent steps through October 2021 and potential income from vacant space.
   
(47) Scott C. Barry, who owns a 28% indirect equity ownership in the borrower, is an executive of the Second Largest Tenant, Centria Healthcare.
   
(48) The Kings Plaza Whole Loan was co-originated by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Société Générale Financial Corporation and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association.
   
(49) The lockout period will be 34 payments beginning with and including the first payment date of February 1, 2020. The borrower may prepay the Whole Loan after the earlier to occur of (a) two years from the securitization of the last note to be securitized or (b) February 1, 2023, with the payment of a yield maintenance premium. The assumed lockout period of 34 payments is based on the expected Benchmark 2020-B21 securitization closing date in November 2020. The actual lockout period may be longer.
   
(50) A portion of the collateral, including the parking garage ingress/egress, the Marina Building and a portion of the ground under the parking garage, is subject to a ground lease.
   
(51) The borrower and the Fifth Largest Tenant, Best Buy, have entered into a lease amendment, pursuant to which the lease term expires in December 2022 (instead of the original expiration date of January 2032), and the tenant’s rent payment obligations have been accelerated without incurring any losses to the borrower in total rent obligations under the lease.
   
(52) JCPenney declared bankruptcy on May 15, 2020 and announced plans to close a number of stores in connection with the restructuring, including its store at the Kings Plaza Mortgaged Property. For additional information, please see “Description of the Mortgage Pool–Mortgage Pool Characteristics–Tenant Issues–Lease Expirations and Terminations–Other” in this Preliminary Prospectus.
   
(53) Though currently in occupancy and paying rent, Forever 21 has been underwritten as vacant. Forever 21 has been in occupancy at the Mortgaged Property since 2010 pursuant to a lease that expired in January 2020. Forever 21 filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September 2019. Forever 21 and the borrower are currently negotiating a 3-year renewal, which is pending court approval.
   
(54) Concurrently with the origination of the Kings Plaza Whole Loan, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Société Générale Financial Corporation and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association collectively provided a $53,000,000 mezzanine loan (the “Kings Plaza Mezzanine Loan”) to the Kings Plaza mezzanine borrower, Kings Plaza Mezz Borrower LLC. The Kings Plaza Mezzanine Loan has been sold to a third-party investor. The Kings Plaza Mezzanine Loan is coterminous with the King Plaza Whole Loan and accrues interest at a fixed per annum rate equal to 6.00000%.
   
(55) The lockout period will be 32 payments beginning with and including the first payment date of April 1, 2020. The borrower may defease the whole loan after the earlier to occur of (i) two years after the closing date of the securitization that includes the last note to be securitized and (ii) February 28, 2023. The assumed lockout period of 32 payments is based on the expected Benchmark 2020-B21 securitization closing date in November 2020. The actual lockout period may be longer.
   
(56) The Largest Tenant, The Neiman Marcus Group LLC. (“Neiman Marcus”), filed bankruptcy under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code on May 7, 2020. On June 6, 2020, Neiman Marcus filed its plan of reorganization and disclosure statement, which was approved by the bankruptcy court on July 30, 2020. On September 25, 2020, Neiman Marcus emerged from bankruptcy. Neiman Marcus has elected to assume its lease at the Mortgaged Property. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool–Litigation and Other Considerations” in this Preliminary Prospectus for additional information.
   
(57) The Mortgaged Property consists of 314,547 SF of retail space that is 91.7% occupied and accounts for 78.9% of underwritten gross potential rent. The Mortgaged Property also consists of 71,868 SF of office space that is 98.0% occupied and accounts for 17.2% of gross potential rent.
   
(58) The increase from Most Recent NOI (if past 2019) to Underwritten Net Operating Income at the Redmond Town Center Mortgaged Property is primarily attributable to the inclusion of contractual rent steps through February 2021.
   
(59) The lockout period will be at least 32 payment dates beginning with and including the First Payment Date in April 2020. Defeasance of the Redmond Town Center Whole Loan is permitted at any time after the earlier to occur of (i) two years after the closing date of the securitization that includes the last promissory note to be securitized and (ii) February 21, 2023. The assumed defeasance lockout period of 32 payment dates is based on the expected Benchmark 2020-B21 securitization closing date in November 2020. The actual lockout period may be longer.

 

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(60) The 44 Whippany Fee Mortgaged Property is Leased Fee. The ground lease carries a 99-year term with an initial ground rent of $1,751,047 per annum, with 2% annual escalations beginning in year 11 of the ground lease through expiration in October 2119.
   
(61) The loan features a 10-year term. The anticipated repayment date of the whole loan is expected to be the payment date in November 2030, and the scheduled maturity date of the whole loan is expected to be the payment date in November 2034. Commencing on the Anticipated Repayment Date, the interest rate will increase to a per annum rate equal to the greater of (a) the initial interest rate plus 2.0000% or (b) the Swap Rate as of the Anticipated Repayment Date plus 1.9300% plus 2.0000%.
   
(62) The Cut-off Date LTV Ratio and LTV Ratio at Maturity / ARD are calculated on the basis of the as-complete appraised value of $729,000,000. Based on the “As-Is” value of $693,000,000, the Cut-off Date LTV Ratio and LTV Ratio at Maturity / ARD are both 42.6%.
   
(63) The Whole Loan is structured with a B Note with an original principal balance equal to $140,000,000. The B Note is full term interest only with a 2.69800% interest rate coterminous with the senior mortgage loan.
   
(64) Under the terms of the related Mortgage Loan documents, the first payment date is the due date in January 2021, and the Original Interest-Only Period (Mos.) and Remaining Interest-Only Period (Mos.) are each 12 months, and the Original Term To Maturity / ARD (Mos.) and Remaining Term To Maturity / ARD (Mos.) are each 120 months. However, due to the fact that the related mortgage loan seller will contribute an initial interest deposit amount to the Issuing Entity on the Closing Date to cover an amount that represents one month’s interest that would have accrued with respect to the Mortgage Loan at the related interest rate with respect to a December 2020 payment date, such Mortgage Loan is being treated as having a first payment date on the due date in December 2020, and an Original Interest-Only Period (Mos.) and Remaining Interest-Only Period (Mos.) of 13 months, and an Original Term To Maturity / ARD (Mos.) and Remaining Term To Maturity / ARD (Mos.) of 121 months.
   
(65) Underwritten Net Operating Income is based on the 2019 property financials. The decrease in Most Recent NOI (if past 2019) is primarily attributable to a decrease in room revenue as a result of COVID-19 and state wide “stay-at-home” order initiated in March 2020.
   
(66) Beginning on the Due Date in April 2021, the Ongoing Replacement Reserve is an FF&E reserve in an amount equal to (i) for the Due Dates through and including July 2023, 3% of the gross revenues of the Mortgaged Property for the prior calendar month and (ii) thereafter, 4% of the gross revenues of the Mortgaged Property for the prior calendar month.
   
(67) The increase from the Most Recent NOI (if past 2019) to Underwritten Net Operating Income is primarily attributable to underwriting stabilized hotel operations pre-COVID-19 as of the trailing 12-month period ending on January 31, 2020. The latest trailing 12-month period ending on September 30, 2020 reflects the months heavily impacted by COVID-19. Additionally, the borrower sponsor has posted an 18-month debt service reserve equal to $8,831,707, which will be applied to monthly debt service payments through March 2022.
   
(68) The lockout period will be at least 35 payment dates beginning with and including the First Due Date in January 2020. For the purpose of this prospectus, the assumed lockout period of 35 payment dates is based on the expected Benchmark 2020-B21 securitization closing date in November 2020. The actual lockout period may be longer.
   
(69) On each Due Date, if and to the extent the amount contained in the TI/LC reserve account is less than $1,000,000, the borrower is required to deposit into the TI/LC reserve account an Ongoing TI/LC Reserve amount equal to $25,000.
   
(70) The 2019 cash flow is based on the trailing 12-month period ending September 30, 2019. Most Recent cash flow is based on the trailing 10-month period annualized ending on September 30, 2020. A full trailing 12 months was not available as October 2019 and November 2019 financials were not available.
   
(71) The lockout period will be at least 34 payment dates beginning with and including the First Due Date in February 2020. For the purpose of this prospectus, the assumed lockout period of 34 payment dates is based on the expected Benchmark 2020-B21 securitization closing date in November 2020. The actual lockout period may be longer.
   
(72) On each Due Date, if and to the extent the amount contained in the TI/LC reserve account is less than $825,000, the borrower is required to deposit into the TI/LC reserve account an Ongoing TI/LC Reserve amount equal to approximately $22,917. The TI/LC Cap will increase to $1,250,000 if any amounts attributable to termination proceeds deposited in the TI/LC reserve account are included in the calculation.
   
(73) The Third Largest Tenant, Regal Cinemas, representing approximately 19.0% of the net rentable area, is dark with respect to its space but is paying partial rent.
   
(74) There is subordinate mortgage financing on the Mortgaged Property in favor of the New York City Economic Development Corporation in the original principal amount of $4,000,000 (the “NYCEDC Loan”), of which $2,546,666.67 is outstanding as of the Cut-off Date. The NYCEDC Loan has an amortization period of 25 years, an interest rate of 0% per annum, and requires annual payments of $160,000 for the term of the NYCEDC Loan. The scheduled maturity date of the NYCEDC Loan is the payment date in October 2036. Underwritten NCF DSCR, Debt Yield on Underwritten Net Operating Income, Debt Yield on Underwritten Net Cash Flow, Cut-off Date LTV Ratio, LTV Ratio at Maturity / ARD and Loan Per Unit calculations include the related Pari Passu Companion Loan but exclude the related subordinate debt represented by the NYCEDC Loan.
   
(75) The loan features a 10 year term with a 25-year amortization schedule for the first 5 years of the loan term followed by interest-only periods for the last 5 years.
   
(76) The Cut-off Date LTV Ratio and LTV Ratio at Maturity / ARD are calculated on the basis of the aggregate portfolio appraised value of $23,100,000, which includes the as-complete appraised value of $4,890,000 at the 4200 Jimmy Johnson Boulevard Mortgaged Property. Based on the aggregate portfolio appraised value of $22,470,000, which assumes an “As-Is” value of $4,380,000 at the 4200 Jimmy Johnson Boulevard Mortgaged Property, the Cut-off Date LTV Ratio and LTV Ratio at Maturity / ARD are 68.2% and 59.6%, respectively.
   
(77) The Largest Tenant at the Miramar Tech Center Mortgaged Property, United Data Technologies, has 21,154 SF of space that expires on October 21, 2035 and 2,101 SF that expires on October 21, 2021.
   
(78) Under the terms of the related Mortgage Loan documents, the first payment date is the due date in January 2021, and the Original Interest-Only Period (Mos.) and Remaining Interest-Only Period (Mos.) are each 36 months, and the Original Term To Maturity / ARD (Mos.) and Remaining Term To Maturity / ARD (Mos.) are each 120 months. However, due to the fact that the related mortgage loan seller will contribute an initial interest deposit amount to the Issuing Entity on the Closing Date to cover an amount that represents one month’s interest that would have accrued with respect to the Mortgage Loan at the related interest rate with respect to a December 2020 payment date, such Mortgage Loan is being treated as having a first payment date on the due date in December 2020, and an Original Interest-Only Period (Mos.) and Remaining Interest-Only Period (Mos.) of 37 months, and an Original Term To Maturity / ARD (Mos.) and Remaining Term To Maturity / ARD (Mos.) of 121 months.
   
(79) Capital Young Properties LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company (the “Preferred Member”), holds 15% preferred equity interests in Railroad Warehouse LLC (the “Sole Member”), the 100% equity owner in the borrower, in the original aggregate investment amount of $2,550,000 (which constitutes the “Unreturned Capital” of the Preferred Member). Under the Sole Member’s operating agreement, to the extent there is sufficient funds after payments of debt service, operating expenses and reserves under the Mortgage Loan, the Preferred Member is required to be paid, on a monthly basis until the Preferred Member’s Unreturned Capital is paid in full, (a) an annual cumulative return of 3% per annum on the Preferred Member’s Unreturned Capital for the first five years and (b) an annual cumulative return of 5% per annum on the Preferred Member’s Unreturned Capital for the next ensuing five years. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool–Additional Indebtedness–Preferred Equity” in this Preliminary Prospectus for additional information.
   
(80) The Appraised Value reflects the “As Stabilized” value of $9,750,000 as of November 30, 2020 for the 5850 Mercury Drive Mortgaged Property. The “As Stabilized” value assumes economic stabilization of the property after the completion of free rent periods associated with leases at the 5850 Mercury Drive Mortgaged Property. The “As Is” Value of the 5850 Mercury Drive Mortgaged Property is $9,350,000, which results in a Cut-off Date LTV Ratio and LTV Ratio at Maturity / ARD of approximately 59.9% and 48.5%.
   
(81) The increase from Most Recent NOI (if past 2019) to Underwritten Net Operating Income at the Dearborn Flex Portfolio Mortgaged Properties can be attributed to the recent lease executions by Babels at the 5850 Mercury Drive Mortgaged Property and Penske Truck Leasing Co and Etta Services Inc at the 15041 Commerce Drive Mortgaged Property.

 

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(82) At loan origination, the borrower delivered two letters of credit: (i) a $354,000 letter of credit to cover 12 months of debt service and (ii) a $2.5 million letter of credit in connection with potential leasing costs that may be incurred in connection with the renewal or replacement of the Largest Tenant, GSA, and the Second Largest Tenant, Vivial Media LLC. In the event the borrower or the borrower sponsor renews each lease for a term of not less than five years or replaces such leases in accordance with the terms of the Mortgage Loan documents, the letters of credit will be released to the borrower.
   
(83) The increase from Most Recent NOI (if past 2019) to Underwritten Net Operating Income at the Walmart Neighborhood Market & Shops - Chicago Mortgaged Property can be attributed to contractual rent steps, potential income from vacant space, and reimbursements in accordance with tenant leases.
   
(84) Under the terms of the related Mortgage Loan documents, the first payment date is the due date in January 2021, and the Original Interest-Only Period (Mos.), Remaining Interest-Only Period (Mos.), Original Term To Maturity / ARD (Mos.) and Remaining Term To Maturity / ARD (Mos.) are each 60 months. However, due to the fact that the related mortgage loan seller will contribute an initial interest deposit amount to the Issuing Entity on the Closing Date to cover an amount that represents one month’s interest that would have accrued with respect to the Mortgage Loan at the related interest rate with respect to a December 2020 payment date, such Mortgage Loan is being treated as having a first payment date on the due date in December 2020, and an Original Interest-Only Period (Mos.), Remaining Interest-Only Period (Mos.), Original Term To Maturity / ARD (Mos.) and Remaining Term To Maturity / ARD (Mos.) of 61 months.
   
(85) Under the terms of the related Mortgage Loan documents, the first payment date is the due date in January 2021, and the Original Interest-Only Period (Mos.) and Remaining Interest-Only Period (Mos.) are each 0 months, and the Original Term To Maturity / ARD (Mos.) and Remaining Term To Maturity / ARD (Mos.) are each 120 months. However, due to the fact that the related mortgage loan seller will contribute an initial interest deposit amount to the Issuing Entity on the Closing Date to cover an amount that represents one month’s interest that would have accrued with respect to the Mortgage Loan at the related interest rate with respect to a December 2020 payment date, such Mortgage Loan is being treated as having a first payment date on the due date in December 2020, and an Original Interest-Only Period (Mos.) and Remaining Interest-Only Period (Mos.) of 1 month, and an Original Term To Maturity / ARD (Mos.) and Remaining Term To Maturity / ARD (Mos.) of 121 months.
   
(86) The increase from the Most Recent NOI (if past 2019) to Underwritten Net Operating Income at the Mortgaged Property is greater than 10%, which is primarily attributable to recent leasing activity. The borrower sponsor executed seven new leases in 2020, including backfilling five COVID-19 related vacancies with new tenants at higher rental rates as well as renewing existing tenants at higher rental rates.
   
(87) The Appraised Value represents the “Hypothetical Market Value With Escrow Combined (Data Center & Excess Land),” which assumes that the $750,596 and the $100,000 the borrower deposited at loan origination into the Upfront Replacement Reserve and the Upfront Other Reserve is available as of the Appraisal Date and will be used for capital expenditures and tenant improvements of the sole tenant at the Mortgaged Property. The “As-Is” value as of September 22, 2020 is $5,490,000, which results in a Cut-off Date LTV Ratio and LTV Ratio at Maturity / ARD of approximately 75.6% and 65.7%.
   
(88) As of the November performance report for the Mortgaged Property, the Mortgage Loan failed a debt service coverage ratio test by falling below 1.30x, which initiated a cash management trigger period. The debt service coverage ratio test is calculated assuming 30-year amortization; however, the Mortgage Loan provides for payments of interest only without amortization. The debt service coverage ratio (as calculated under the loan documents) on an amortizing basis is 0.84x for the trailing 12-month period, 0.76x for the trailing three-month period, and 0.91x for the trailing one-month period, in each case ending September 30, 2020. Calculated based on the interest only payments under the Mortgage Loan, but otherwise on the same basis as required under the loan documents, the debt service coverage ratio would be 1.31x for such trailing 12-month period, 1.18x for such trailing three-month period, and 1.42x for such trailing one-month period. The borrower and the lender are in the process of establishing a clearing account for cash management.

 

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Distribution of Loan Purpose
                   
          Weighted     Weighted    
      Percentage of   Average Debt Weighted Average Weighted Weighted
  Number of    Aggregate  Average   Service Average Remaining Average Average
  Mortgage  Cut-off Date  Cut-off Date  Cut-off Date  Coverage Mortgage  Terms to Cut-off Date Maturity Date / ARD
Loan Purpose Loans Balance Balance  Balance  Ratio Interest Rate Maturity / ARD (mos) LTV LTV
Refinance 21  $    753,930,881 69.6%  $  35,901,471 3.06x 3.246% 118.5 51.5% 49.2%
Acquisition 16   269,810,000   24.9   $  16,863,125 2.73x 3.646% 113.1 55.7% 51.7%
Recapitalization 2     60,000,000     5.5   $  30,000,000 1.87x 3.765% 82.0 68.3% 66.5%
Total/Avg./Wtd.Avg. 39  $ 1,083,740,881   100.0%  $  27,788,228 2.91x 3.375% 115.1 53.4% 50.8%
                   
Distribution of Amortization Types(1)
                   
          Weighted     Weighted    
      Percentage of   Average Debt Weighted Average Weighted Weighted
  Number of    Aggregate  Average   Service Average Remaining Average Average
  Mortgage  Cut-off Date  Cut-off Date  Cut-off Date  Coverage Mortgage  Terms to Cut-off Date Maturity Date / ARD
Amortization Type Loans Balance Balance  Balance  Ratio Interest Rate Maturity / ARD (mos) LTV LTV
Interest Only 18  $    662,215,881 61.1%  $  36,789,771 3.18x 3.225% 116.5 50.0% 50.0%
Interest Only, Then Amortizing(2) 15   260,980,000   24.1   $  17,398,667 1.80x 3.657% 110.9 64.9% 57.0%
Interest Only -  ARD 2   100,000,000     9.2   $  50,000,000 4.73x 3.343% 114.0 36.8% 36.8%
Amortizing (30 Years) 3     45,220,000     4.2   $  15,073,333 1.86x 3.788% 120.2 70.6% 55.7%
Amortizing, Then Interest Only 1     15,325,000     1.4   $  15,325,000 1.74x 4.008% 120.0 66.3% 58.0%
Total/Avg./Wtd.Avg. 39  $ 1,083,740,881 100.0%  $  27,788,228 2.91x 3.375% 115.1 53.4% 50.8%
                   
(1) All of the mortgage loans will have balloon payments at maturity date / ARD.    
(2) Original partial interest only periods range from 12 to 61 months.    
                   
Distribution of Cut-off Date Balances
                   
          Weighted     Weighted    
      Percentage of   Average Debt Weighted Average Weighted Weighted
  Number of    Aggregate  Average   Service Average Remaining Average Average
Range of Cut-off Date Mortgage  Cut-off Date  Cut-off Date  Cut-off Date  Coverage Mortgage  Terms to Cut-off Date Maturity Date / ARD
Balances ($) Loans Balance Balance  Balance  Ratio Interest Rate Maturity / ARD (mos) LTV LTV
1,984,733 - 10,000,000 12  $      70,570,000 6.5%  $    5,880,833 1.99x 4.072% 105.0 61.6% 55.6%
10,000,001 - 20,000,000 8   130,670,881   12.1   $  16,333,860 2.40x 3.650% 115.5 64.2% 58.9%
20,000,001 - 30,000,000 8   214,000,000   19.7   $  26,750,000 2.50x 3.473% 107.1 61.0% 59.2%
30,000,001 - 40,000,000 3     96,000,000     8.9   $  32,000,000 1.84x 3.654% 120.3 68.0% 56.9%
40,000,001 - 60,000,000 3   172,500,000   15.9   $  57,500,000 2.58x 3.264% 117.2 48.0% 46.1%
60,000,001 - 100,000,000 5   400,000,000   36.9   $  80,000,000 3.87x 3.089% 118.9 43.4% 43.4%
Total/Avg./Wtd.Avg. 39  $ 1,083,740,881 100.0%  $  27,788,228 2.91x 3.375% 115.1 53.4% 50.8%
                   
Min $1,984,733                
Max $100,000,000                
Weighted Average $27,788,228                

 

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Distribution of Underwritten Net Cash Flow Debt Service Coverage Ratios(1)(2)
                   
          Weighted     Weighted    
      Percentage of   Average Debt Weighted Average Weighted Weighted
  Number of    Aggregate  Average   Service Average Remaining Average Average
Range of Underwritten Net Cash Flow Mortgage  Cut-off Date  Cut-off Date  Cut-off Date  Coverage Mortgage  Terms to Cut-off Date Maturity Date / ARD
Debt Service Coverage Ratios (x) Loans Balance Balance  Balance  Ratio Interest Rate Maturity / ARD (mos) LTV LTV
1.45 - 1.60 4  $      32,000,000 3.0%  $    8,000,000 1.55x 3.989% 113.8 70.6% 61.3%
1.61 - 1.70 4     53,550,000     4.9   $  13,387,500 1.66x 3.793% 120.9 65.4% 57.6%
1.71 - 1.80 4   117,825,000   10.9   $  29,456,250 1.77x 3.568% 100.8 64.1% 57.9%
1.81 - 2.00 8   134,250,000   12.4   $  16,781,250 1.87x 3.786% 110.4 67.6% 61.6%
2.01 - 2.50 6     97,850,000     9.0   $  16,308,333 2.25x 3.637% 119.9 62.5% 56.2%
2.51 - 3.00 5   283,560,000   26.2   $  56,712,000 2.84x 3.283% 118.6 50.7% 50.7%
3.01 - 4.95 8   364,705,881   33.7   $  45,588,235 4.21x 3.046% 116.9 41.2% 41.2%
Total/Avg./Wtd.Avg. 39  $ 1,083,740,881 100.0%  $  27,788,228 2.91x 3.375% 115.1 53.4% 50.8%
                   
Min 1.45x                
Max 4.95x                
Weighted Average 2.91x                
                   
(1)   Unless otherwise indicated, the Underwritten Debt Service Coverage Ratio for each mortgage loan is calculated by dividing the Underwritten Net Cash Flow from the related mortgaged property or mortgaged properties by the annual debt service for such mortgage loan, as adjusted in the case of mortgage loans with a partial interest only period by using the first 12 amortizing payments due instead of the actual interest only payment.
(2)   The UW NCF DSCR on the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay mortgage loan is calculated based on the master lease annual rent of $292,000,000.         
                   
Distribution of Mortgage Interest Rates
                   
          Weighted     Weighted    
      Percentage of   Average Debt Weighted Average Weighted Weighted
  Number of    Aggregate  Average   Service Average Remaining Average Average
Range of Mortgage Mortgage  Cut-off Date  Cut-off Date  Cut-off Date  Coverage Mortgage  Terms to Cut-off Date Maturity Date / ARD
Interest Rates (%) Loans Balance Balance  Balance  Ratio Interest Rate Maturity / ARD (mos) LTV LTV
2.692 - 3.000 3  $    200,000,000 18.5%  $  66,666,667 4.30x 2.722% 120.5 36.6% 36.6%
3.001 - 3.250 3   155,000,000   14.3   $  51,666,667 2.95x 3.201% 115.9 53.9% 53.9%
3.251 - 3.500 6   257,205,881   23.7   $  42,867,647 2.75x 3.337% 118.4 51.9% 50.7%
3.501 - 3.750 13   342,910,000   31.6   $  26,377,692 2.65x 3.607% 117.0 59.8% 54.9%
3.751 - 4.000 7     65,680,000     6.1   $    9,382,857 1.76x 3.885% 89.2 66.3% 59.1%
4.001 - 4.610 7     62,945,000     5.8   $    8,992,143 1.73x 4.229% 99.8 64.2% 57.9%
Total/Avg./Wtd.Avg. 39  $ 1,083,740,881 100.0%  $  27,788,228 2.91x 3.375% 115.1 53.4% 50.8%
                   
Min 2.692%                
Max 4.610%                
Weighted Average 3.375%                

 

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Distribution of Cut-off Date Loan-to-Value Ratios(1)
                   
          Weighted     Weighted    
      Percentage of   Average Debt Weighted Average Weighted Weighted
  Number of    Aggregate  Average   Service Average Remaining Average Average
Range of Cut-off Date  Mortgage  Cut-off Date  Cut-off Date  Cut-off Date  Coverage Mortgage  Terms to Cut-off Date Maturity Date / ARD
Loan-to-Value Ratios (%) Loans Balance Balance  Balance  Ratio Interest Rate Maturity / ARD (mos) LTV LTV
29.3 - 40.0 3  $    210,000,000 19.4%  $  70,000,000 4.20x 3.217% 117.1 32.4% 32.4%
40.1 - 50.0 2   125,000,000   11.5   $  62,500,000 4.21x 2.693% 120.8 41.0% 41.0%
50.1 - 55.0 7   202,455,881   18.7   $  28,922,269 2.76x 3.385% 110.7 53.1% 53.1%
55.1 - 60.0 6   136,410,000   12.6   $  22,735,000 2.33x 3.434% 118.6 58.4% 55.3%
60.1 - 65.0 8   182,930,000   16.9   $  22,866,250 2.52x 3.482% 120.0 62.2% 58.0%
65.1 - 70.0 9   127,695,000   11.8   $  14,188,333 1.85x 3.821% 102.2 67.7% 61.3%
70.1 - 75.0 4     99,250,000     9.2   $  24,812,500 1.76x 3.690% 115.8 73.0% 64.4%
Total/Avg./Wtd.Avg. 39  $ 1,083,740,881 100.0%  $  27,788,228 2.91x 3.375% 115.1 53.4% 50.8%
                   
Min 29.3%                
Max 75.0%                
Weighted Average 53.4%                
                   
(1)   Unless otherwise indicated, the Cut-off Date LTV Ratio is calculated utilizing the “as-is” appraised value (which in certain cases may reflect a portfolio premium valuation). With respect to 5 mortgage loans (9.9% of the initial pool balance) the Cut-off Date LTV Ratio was calculated based upon a valuation other than an “as-is” value of each related mortgaged property. The weighted average Cut-off Date LTV Ratio for the mortgage pool without making any adjustments is 53.7%.
                   
Distribution of Maturity Date / ARD Loan-to-Value Ratios(1)
                   
          Weighted     Weighted    
      Percentage of   Average Debt Weighted Average Weighted Weighted
  Number of    Aggregate  Average   Service Average Remaining Average Average
Range of Maturity Date / ARD Mortgage  Cut-off Date  Cut-off Date  Cut-off Date  Coverage Mortgage  Terms to Cut-off Date Maturity Date / ARD
Loan-to-Value Ratios (%) Loans Balance Balance  Balance  Ratio Interest Rate Maturity / ARD (mos) LTV LTV
29.3 - 40.0 3  $    210,000,000 19.4%  $  70,000,000 4.20x 3.217% 117.1 32.4% 32.4%
40.1 - 50.0 3   135,400,000   12.5   $  45,133,333 4.06x 2.768% 120.7 42.3% 41.5%
50.1 - 55.0 11   288,705,881   26.6   $  26,245,989 2.48x 3.411% 113.6 55.2% 52.8%
55.1 - 60.0 14   224,585,000   20.7   $  16,041,786 2.12x 3.675% 119.4 64.5% 57.5%
60.1 - 65.0 6   168,800,000   15.6   $  28,133,333 2.53x 3.513% 104.9 64.7% 61.8%
65.1 - 75.0 2     56,250,000     5.2   $  28,125,000 1.90x 3.624% 115.7 72.0% 72.0%
Total/Avg./Wtd.Avg. 39  $ 1,083,740,881 100.0%  $  27,788,228 2.91x 3.375% 115.1 53.4% 50.8%
                   
Min 29.3%                
Max 75.0%                
Weighted Average 50.8%                
                   
(1)   Unless otherwise indicated, the Maturity Date / ARD LTV Ratio is calculated utilizing the “as-is” appraised value.  With respect to five mortgage loans, representing approximately 9.9% of the aggregate principal balance of the pool of mortgage loans as of the Cut-off Date, the respective Maturity Date / ARD LTV Ratios were calculated using an “as stabilized” or “prospective as stabilized” appraised value assuming certain reserves were pre-funded instead of the related “as-is” appraised value. The weighted average Maturity Date / ARD LTV Ratio for the mortgage pool without making such adjustments is 51.1%. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Certain Calculations and Definitions” in the Preliminary Prospectus for a description of Maturity Date / ARD LTV Ratio.

 

A-2-3 

 

                   
Distribution of Original Terms to Maturity / ARD(1)(2)(3)
                   
          Weighted     Weighted    
      Percentage of   Average Debt Weighted Average Weighted Weighted
  Number of    Aggregate  Average   Service Average Remaining Average Average
Original  Mortgage  Cut-off Date  Cut-off Date  Cut-off Date  Coverage Mortgage  Terms to Cut-off Date Maturity Date / ARD
Terms to Maturity / ARD (mos) Loans Balance Balance  Balance  Ratio Interest Rate Maturity / ARD (mos) LTV LTV
60 - 61 4  $      48,250,000 4.5%  $  12,062,500 1.84x 4.137% 55.4 61.7% 59.4%
120 27   772,910,881   71.3   $  28,626,329 2.93x 3.383% 116.9 52.6% 50.1%
121 8   262,580,000   24.2   $  32,822,500 3.05x 3.211% 121.0 54.3% 51.4%
Total/Avg./Wtd.Avg. 39  $ 1,083,740,881 100.0%  $  27,788,228 2.91x 3.375% 115.1 53.4% 50.8%
                   
Min 60 months                
Max 121 months                
Weighted Average 118 months                
                   
(1)   All of the mortgage loans will have balloon payments at maturity date / ARD.              
(2)   With respect to 11 mortgage loans, representing approximately 25.6% of the initial pool balance, the initial due dates for such mortgage loans occur after December 2020. On the Closing Date, the related mortgage loan seller(s) will contribute an initial interest deposit amount to the issuing entity to cover an amount that represents one month’s interest that would have accrued with respect to each such mortgage loan at the related interest rate with respect to the assumed December 2020 payment date. Information presented in this table reflects the contractual loan terms, however, each such mortgage loan is being treated as having an initial due date in December 2020.
(3)   With respect to two mortgage loans, representing approximately 9.2% of the initial pool balance, each mortgage loan has an anticipated repayment date and, unless otherwise indicated, is presented as if it matured on its anticipated repayment date.
                   
Distribution of Remaining Terms to Maturity / ARD(1)(2)(3)
                   
          Weighted     Weighted    
      Percentage of   Average Debt Weighted Average Weighted Weighted
  Number of    Aggregate  Average   Service Average Remaining Average Average
Range of Remaining Mortgage  Cut-off Date  Cut-off Date  Cut-off Date  Coverage Mortgage  Terms to Cut-off Date Maturity Date / ARD
Terms to Maturity / ARD (mos) Loans Balance Balance  Balance  Ratio Interest Rate Maturity / ARD (mos) LTV LTV
52 - 61 4  $       48,250,000 4.5%  $  12,062,500 1.84x 4.137% 55.4 61.7% 59.4%
109 - 120 27   772,910,881   71.3   $  28,626,329 2.93x 3.383% 116.9 52.6% 50.1%
121 8   262,580,000   24.2   $  32,822,500 3.05x 3.211% 121.0 54.3% 51.4%
Total/Avg./Wtd.Avg. 39  $ 1,083,740,881 100.0%  $  27,788,228 2.91x 3.375% 115.1 53.4% 50.8%
                   
Min 52 months                
Max 121 months                
Weighted Average 115 months                
                   
(1)   All of the mortgage loans will have balloon payments at maturity date / ARD.              
(2)    With respect to 11 mortgage loans, representing approximately 25.6% of the initial pool balance, the initial due dates for such mortgage loans occur after December 2020. On the Closing Date, the related mortgage loan seller(s) will contribute an initial interest deposit amount to the issuing entity to cover an amount that represents one month’s interest that would have accrued with respect to each such mortgage loan at the related interest rate with respect to the assumed December 2020 payment date. Information presented in this table reflects the contractual loan terms, however, each such mortgage loan is being treated as having an initial due date in December 2020.
(3)   With respect to two mortgage loans, representing approximately 9.2% of the initial pool balance, each mortgage loan has an anticipated repayment date and, unless otherwise indicated, is presented as if it matured on its anticipated repayment date.

 

A-2-4 

 

                   
Distribution of Original Amortization Terms (1)
                   
          Weighted     Weighted    
      Percentage of   Average Debt Weighted Average Weighted Weighted
  Number of    Aggregate  Average   Service Average Remaining Average Average
Original Amortization  Mortgage  Cut-off Date  Cut-off Date  Cut-off Date  Coverage Mortgage  Terms to Cut-off Date Maturity Date / ARD
Terms (mos) Loans Balance Balance  Balance  Ratio Interest Rate Maturity / ARD (mos) LTV LTV
Interest Only 20  $    762,215,881 70.3%  $  38,110,794 3.38x 3.241% 116.2 48.3% 48.3%
300 1     15,325,000     1.4   $  15,325,000 1.74x 4.008% 120.0 66.3% 58.0%
360 18   306,200,000   28.3   $  17,011,111 1.81x 3.676% 112.3 65.7% 56.8%
Total/Avg./Wtd.Avg. 39  $ 1,083,740,881 100.0%  $  27,788,228 2.91x 3.375% 115.1 53.4% 50.8%
                   
Min 300 months                
Max 360 months                
Weighted Average 357 months                
                   
(1)   With respect to 11 mortgage loans, representing approximately 25.6% of the initial pool balance, the initial due dates for such mortgage loans occur after December 2020. On the Closing Date, the related mortgage loan seller(s) will contribute an initial interest deposit amount to the issuing entity to cover an amount that represents one month’s interest that would have accrued with respect to each such mortgage loan at the related interest rate with respect to the assumed December 2020 payment date. Information presented in this table reflects the contractual loan terms, however, each such mortgage loan is being treated as having an initial due date in December 2020.
                   
Distribution of Remaining Amortization Terms (1)
                   
          Weighted     Weighted    
      Percentage of   Average Debt Weighted Average Weighted Weighted
  Number of    Aggregate  Average   Service Average Remaining Average Average
Range of Remaining Amortization Mortgage  Cut-off Date  Cut-off Date  Cut-off Date  Coverage Mortgage  Terms to Cut-off Date Maturity Date / ARD
Terms (mos) Loans Balance Balance  Balance  Ratio Interest Rate Maturity / ARD (mos) LTV LTV
Interest Only 20  $    762,215,881 70.3%  $  38,110,794 3.38x 3.241% 116.2 48.3% 48.3%
300 1     15,325,000     1.4   $  15,325,000 1.74x 4.008% 120.0 66.3% 58.0%
360 18   306,200,000   28.3   $  17,011,111 1.81x 3.676% 112.3 65.7% 56.8%
Total/Avg./Wtd.Avg. 39  $ 1,083,740,881 100.0%  $  27,788,228 2.91x 3.375% 115.1 53.4% 50.8%
                   
Min 300 months                
Max 360 months                
Weighted Average 357 months                
                   
(1)   With respect to 11 mortgage loans, representing approximately 25.6% of the initial pool balance, the initial due dates for such mortgage loans occur after December 2020. On the Closing Date, the related mortgage loan seller(s) will contribute an initial interest deposit amount to the issuing entity to cover an amount that represents one month’s interest that would have accrued with respect to each such mortgage loan at the related interest rate with respect to the assumed December 2020 payment date. Information presented in this table reflects the contractual loan terms, however, each such mortgage loan is being treated as having an initial due date in December 2020.

 

A-2-5 

 

                   
Distribution of Original Partial Interest Only Periods (1)
                   
          Weighted     Weighted    
      Percentage of   Average Debt Weighted Average Weighted Weighted
  Number of    Aggregate  Average   Service Average Remaining Average Average
Original Partial Interest Only Mortgage  Cut-off Date  Cut-off Date  Cut-off Date  Coverage Mortgage  Terms to Cut-off Date Maturity Date / ARD
 Periods (mos) Loans Balance Balance  Balance  Ratio Interest Rate Maturity / ARD (mos) LTV LTV
12 2  $ 15,900,000 1.5%  $    7,950,000 2.00x 3.729% 120.0 62.3% 50.5%
13 1  $ 22,250,000 2.1%  $  22,250,000 1.82x 3.660% 121.0 63.1% 51.1%
24 3  $ 63,700,000 5.9%  $  21,233,333 1.89x 3.770% 88.0 67.0% 59.4%
36 1  $   3,800,000 0.4%  $    3,800,000 1.59x 3.910% 120.0 69.7% 60.2%
37 2  $ 16,330,000 1.5%  $    8,165,000 1.64x 3.964% 121.0 65.0% 56.2%
48 2  $ 40,000,000 3.7%  $  20,000,000 1.65x 3.791% 109.5 72.3% 63.8%
60 3  $ 72,325,000 6.7%  $  24,108,333 1.78x 3.481% 120.0 60.1% 53.7%
61 2  $ 42,000,000 3.9%  $  21,000,000 1.83x 3.616% 121.0 64.8% 58.4%
                   
(1) With respect to 11 mortgage loans, representing approximately 25.6% of the initial pool balance, the initial due dates for such mortgage loans occur after December 2020. On the Closing Date, the related mortgage loan seller(s) will contribute an initial interest deposit amount to the issuing entity to cover an amount that represents one month’s interest that would have accrued with respect to each such mortgage loan at the related interest rate with respect to the assumed December 2020 payment date. Information presented in this table reflects the contractual loan terms, however, each such mortgage loan is being treated as having an initial due date in December 2020.
                   
Distribution of Prepayment Provisions
                   
          Weighted     Weighted    
      Percentage of   Average Debt Weighted Average Weighted Weighted
  Number of    Aggregate  Average   Service Average Remaining Average Average
  Mortgage  Cut-off Date  Cut-off Date  Cut-off Date  Coverage Mortgage  Terms to Cut-off Date Maturity Date / ARD
Prepayment Provisions Loans Balance Balance  Balance  Ratio Interest Rate Maturity / ARD (mos) LTV LTV
Defeasance  30  $    698,490,881     64.5%  $  23,283,029 2.55x 3.461% 113.7 55.8% 52.5%
Yield Maintenance or Defeasance  4   275,000,000   25.4   $  68,750,000 4.05x 3.097% 118.5 44.7% 44.7%
Yield Maintenance  5   110,250,000   10.2   $  22,050,000 2.40x 3.521% 116.3 60.2% 55.3%
Total/Avg./Wtd.Avg. 39  $ 1,083,740,881 100.0%  $  27,788,228 2.91x 3.375% 115.1 53.4% 50.8%
                   

 

A-2-6 

 

                   
Distribution of Debt Yields on Underwritten Net Operating Income (1)
                   
          Weighted     Weighted    
      Percentage of   Average Debt Weighted Average Weighted Weighted
  Number of    Aggregate  Average   Service Average Remaining Average Average
Range of Debt Yields on   Mortgage  Cut-off Date  Cut-off Date  Cut-off Date  Coverage Mortgage  Terms to Cut-off Date Maturity Date / ARD
Underwritten Net Operating Income (%) Loans Balance Balance  Balance  Ratio Interest Rate Maturity / ARD (mos) LTV LTV
6.7 - 8.0 2  $     56,250,000       5.2%  $  28,125,000 1.90x 3.624% 115.7 72.0% 72.0%
8.1 - 9.0 5     50,950,000     4.7   $  10,190,000 2.18x 3.930% 98.3 57.6% 57.0%
9.1 - 10.0 7   185,930,000   17.2   $  26,561,429 2.49x 3.403% 116.4 56.8% 54.7%
10.1 - 11.0 11   344,680,000   31.8   $  31,334,545 2.36x 3.466% 113.0 56.7% 53.3%
11.1 - 12.0 7   228,030,881   21.0   $  32,575,840 3.26x 3.148% 120.4 52.2% 47.8%
12.1 - 17.9 7   217,900,000   20.1   $  31,128,571 4.22x 3.249% 115.8 41.0% 39.8%
Total/Avg./Wtd.Avg. 39  $ 1,083,740,881 100.0%  $  27,788,228 2.91x 3.375% 115.1 53.4% 50.8%
                   
Min   6.7%                
Max 17.9%                
Weighted Average 11.2%                
                   
(1)   The Debt Yield on Underwritten NOI on the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay mortgage loan is calculated based on the master lease annual rent of $292,000,000.
                   
Distribution of Debt Yields on Underwritten Net Cash Flow (1)
                   
          Weighted     Weighted    
      Percentage of   Average Debt Weighted Average Weighted Weighted
  Number of    Aggregate  Average   Service Average Remaining Average Average
Range of Debt Yields on Mortgage  Cut-off Date  Cut-off Date  Cut-off Date  Coverage Mortgage  Terms to Cut-off Date Maturity Date / ARD
Underwritten Net Cash Flow (%) Loans Balance Balance  Balance  Ratio Interest Rate Maturity / ARD (mos) LTV LTV
6.7 - 8.0 2  $      56,250,000      5.2%  $  28,125,000 1.90x 3.624% 115.7 72.0% 72.0%
8.1 - 9.0 9   155,250,000   14.3   $  17,250,000 2.30x 3.612% 111.6 57.1% 55.2%
9.1 - 10.0 12   391,090,000   36.1   $  32,590,833 2.38x 3.435% 113.4 56.7% 53.6%
10.1 - 11.0 6   107,250,881     9.9   $  17,875,147 2.38x 3.643% 117.0 62.5% 55.7%
11.1 - 12.0 4   176,500,000   16.3   $  44,125,000 3.73x 2.943% 119.6 47.3% 45.3%
12.1 - 17.9 6   197,400,000   18.2   $  32,900,000 4.31x 3.238% 116.2 39.5% 38.1%
Total/Avg./Wtd.Avg. 39  $ 1,083,740,881  100.0%  $  27,788,228 2.91x 3.375% 115.1 53.4% 50.8%
                   
Min   6.7%                
Max 17.9%                
Weighted Average 10.7%                
                   
(1)   The Debt Yield on Underwritten NCF on the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay mortgage loan is calculated based on the master lease annual rent of $292,000,000.

 

A-2-7 

 

                   
Distribution of Lockbox Types            
                   
      Percentage of            
  Number of    Aggregate            
  Mortgage  Cut-off Date  Cut-off Date            
Lockbox Type Loans Balance Balance            
Hard 24  $    887,530,881     81.9%            
Springing 14   136,210,000   12.6             
Soft (Residential) / Hard (Commercial Tenants) 1     60,000,000     5.5             
Total 39  $ 1,083,740,881 100.0%            
             
Distribution of Escrows            
                   
      Percentage of            
  Number of    Aggregate            
  Mortgage  Cut-off Date  Cut-off Date            
Escrow Type Loans Balance Balance            
Replacement Reserves(1) 27  $    541,535,000 50.0%            
Real Estate Tax 27  $    613,915,000 56.6%            
TI/LC(2) 21  $    548,310,881 64.0%            
Insurance 18  $    387,810,000 35.8%            
                   
(1)   Includes mortgage loans with FF&E reserves.      
(2)   Percentage of total retail, office, mixed use and industrial properties only.

 

A-2-8 

 

                   
Distribution of Property Types
                   
          Weighted     Weighted    
      Percentage of   Average Debt Weighted Average Weighted Weighted
  Number of    Aggregate  Average   Service Average Remaining Average Average
  Mortgaged  Cut-off Date  Cut-off Date  Cut-off Date  Coverage Mortgage   Terms to Cut-off Date Maturity Date / ARD
Property Types Properties Balance(1) Balance  Balance  Ratio(2) Interest Rate(2) Maturity / ARD (mos)(2) LTV(2) LTV(2)
Office 17  $    388,143,063     35.8%  $  22,831,945 2.78x 3.235% 120.4 54.3% 50.0%
CBD 3    208,000,000   19.2   $  69,333,333 3.29x 3.048% 120.5 49.7% 47.3%
Suburban 9    147,049,859   13.6   $  16,338,873 1.90x 3.558% 120.3 62.4% 55.3%
Life Science 1 25,000,000     2.3   $  25,000,000 4.05x 2.698% 120.0 40.5% 40.5%
Medical 4   8,093,203     0.7   $    2,023,301 1.78x 3.837% 120.5 64.7% 54.6%
Mixed Use 6  $    224,205,881     20.7%  $  37,367,647 2.61x 3.420% 108.0 60.6% 59.8%
Office/Retail 4    139,205,881   12.8   $  34,801,470 2.47x 3.467% 100.0 60.5% 59.7%
Industrial/Office/Multifamily/Retail/Other 1 75,000,000     6.9   $  75,000,000 2.90x 3.309% 121.0 60.2% 60.2%
Office/Industrial 1 10,000,000     0.9   $  10,000,000 2.38x 3.602% 121.0 64.5% 58.1%
Retail 32  $    137,440,000     12.7%  $    4,295,000 2.21x 3.637% 114.7 63.0% 58.2%
Single Tenant Retail 28 57,990,000     5.4   $    2,071,071 2.11x 3.664% 119.8 61.7% 56.2%
Super Regional Mall 1 30,000,000     2.8   $  30,000,000 3.07x 3.359% 110.0 54.1% 54.1%
Anchored 2 29,450,000     2.7   $  14,725,000 1.99x 3.597% 112.5 68.7% 62.7%
Power Center 1 20,000,000     1.8   $  20,000,000 1.55x 4.038% 110.0 71.5% 63.4%
Hospitality 4  $    115,500,000     10.7%  $  28,875,000 4.54x 3.450% 112.0 43.7% 43.7%
Full Service 3 95,000,000     8.8   $  31,666,667 4.79x 3.470% 112.0 41.0% 41.0%
Limited Service 1 20,500,000     1.9   $  20,500,000 3.40x 3.360% 112.0 56.2% 56.2%
Industrial 8  $    107,451,937      9.9%  $  13,431,492 3.66x 3.089% 120.1 39.7% 36.6%
Warehouse/Distribution 4 91,120,714     8.4   $  22,780,179 3.96x 2.973% 120.1 35.6% 34.1%
R&D/Flex 2 10,400,000     1.0   $    5,200,000 2.21x 3.660% 120.0 58.6% 47.4%
Warehouse 2   5,931,223     0.5   $    2,965,611 1.61x 3.871% 120.0 69.1% 56.6%
Multifamily 1  $      60,000,000      5.5%  $  60,000,000 2.95x 3.348% 120.0 32.4% 32.4%
High Rise with Retail 1 60,000,000     5.5   $  60,000,000 2.95x 3.348% 120.0 32.4% 32.4%
Other 4  $      44,500,000      4.1%  $  11,125,000 1.88x 3.991% 95.8 65.8% 65.8%
Leased Fee 1 26,250,000     2.4   $  26,250,000 1.85x 3.560% 120.0 75.0% 75.0%
Parking 3 18,250,000     1.7   $    6,083,333 1.93x 4.610% 61.0 52.7% 52.7%
Self Storage 2  $        6,500,000      0.6%  $    3,250,000 1.53x 3.947% 120.0 69.1% 59.0%
Self Storage 2   6,500,000     0.6   $    3,250,000 1.53x 3.947% 120.0 69.1% 59.0%
Total/Avg./Wtd.Avg. 74  $ 1,083,740,881 100.0%  $  14,645,147 2.91x 3.375% 115.1 53.4% 50.8%
                   
(1) Calculated based on the mortgaged property’s allocated loan amount for mortgage loans secured by more than one mortgaged property.
(2) Weighted average based on the mortgaged property’s allocated loan amount for mortgage loans secured by more than one mortgaged property.

 

A-2-9 

 

                   
Geographic Distribution
                   
          Weighted     Weighted    
      Percentage of   Average Debt Weighted Average Weighted Weighted
  Number of    Aggregate  Average   Service Average Remaining Average Average
Geographic Distribution Mortgaged  Cut-off Date  Cut-off Date  Cut-off Date  Coverage Mortgage   Terms to Cut-off Date Maturity Date / ARD
Property Location Properties Balance(1) Balance  Balance  Ratio(2) Interest Rate(2) Maturity / ARD (mos)(2) LTV(2) LTV(2)
New York 11  $    397,675,881     36.7%  $  36,152,353 3.09x 3.240% 114.9 48.4% 48.3%
California 4   175,000,000   16.1   $  43,750,000 3.60x 3.100% 119.5 46.5% 46.3%
Nevada 2     75,000,000     6.9   $  37,500,000 4.95x 3.558% 112.0 35.5% 35.5%
Texas 12     63,000,531     5.8   $    5,250,044 1.76x 3.766% 120.6 65.2% 57.4%
Tennessee 4     59,840,179     5.5   $  14,960,045 2.68x 3.474% 117.2 67.2% 58.6%
Virginia 1     52,500,000     4.8   $  52,500,000 1.78x 3.288% 120.0 58.3% 52.3%
Michigan 5     45,511,758     4.2   $    9,102,352 2.09x 3.658% 120.0 64.3% 53.9%
New Jersey 2     38,430,000     3.5   $  19,215,000 1.78x 3.665% 120.3 71.8% 68.9%
Ohio 2     30,000,000     2.8   $  15,000,000 1.83x 3.893% 113.7 69.2% 61.6%
Washington 1     30,000,000     2.8   $  30,000,000 1.79x 3.850% 52.0 67.2% 63.5%
Massachusetts 1     25,000,000     2.3   $  25,000,000 4.05x 2.698% 120.0 40.5% 40.5%
North Carolina 2     23,800,000     2.2   $  11,900,000 1.72x 3.602% 110.8 72.6% 63.6%
Illinois 5     18,675,174     1.7   $    3,735,035 2.39x 3.625% 119.7 59.8% 58.7%
Florida 1     13,560,000     1.3   $  13,560,000 2.66x 3.580% 120.0 59.0% 59.0%
Missouri 6  7,094,260     0.7   $    1,182,377 2.05x 3.600% 120.2 61.7% 54.5%
South Carolina 2  6,423,098     0.6   $    3,211,549 2.40x 3.510% 119.0 59.6% 59.6%
Louisiana 3  6,330,000     0.6   $    2,110,000 1.82x 3.660% 121.0 63.1% 51.1%
Nebraska 1  4,150,000     0.4   $    4,150,000 1.66x 4.183% 121.0 65.5% 56.9%
Mississippi 1  3,150,000     0.3   $    3,150,000 1.82x 3.660% 121.0 63.1% 51.1%
Colorado 1  2,700,000     0.2   $    2,700,000 1.45x 4.000% 120.0 68.2% 57.4%
Minnesota 3  2,530,000     0.2   $       843,333 1.82x 3.660% 121.0 63.1% 51.1%
Indiana 2  1,780,000     0.2   $       890,000 1.82x 3.660% 121.0 63.1% 51.1%
Iowa 2  1,590,000     0.1   $       795,000 1.82x 3.660% 121.0 63.1% 51.1%
Total/Avg./Wtd.Avg. 74  $ 1,083,740,881 100.0%  $  14,645,147 2.91x 3.375% 115.1 53.4% 50.8%
                   
(1) Calculated based on the mortgaged property’s allocated loan amount for mortgage loans secured by more than one mortgaged property.
(2) Weighted average based on the mortgaged property’s allocated loan amount for mortgage loans secured by more than one mortgaged property.
                   

 

A-2-10 

 

ANNEX A-3

 

DESCRIPTION OF THE TOP 15 MORTGAGE LOANS

 

A-3-1 

 

 

 

The Grace Building 

 

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 A-3-2 

 

 

The Grace Building 

 

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 A-3-3 

 

 

The Grace Building 

 

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 A-3-4 

  

The Grace Building 

 

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 A-3-5 

  

The Grace Building 

 

Mortgaged Property Information   Mortgage Loan Information
Number of Mortgaged Properties 1   Loan Seller   JPMCB/GACC
Location (City/State) New York, New York   Cut-off Date Balance(2)   $100,000,000
Property Type Office   Cut-off Date Balance per SF(2)   $567.13
Size (SF) 1,556,972   Percentage of Initial Pool Balance   9.2%
Total Occupancy as of 10/19/2020 94.8%   Number of Related Mortgage Loans   None
Owned Occupancy as of 10/19/2020 94.8%   Type of Security   Fee Simple
Year Built / Latest Renovation 1974 / 2018   Mortgage Rate   2.69210%
Appraised Value $2,150,000,000   Original Term to Maturity (Months)(3)   121
      Original Amortization Term (Months)   NAP
      Original Interest Only Period (Months)(3)   121
           
           
Underwritten Revenues $157,612,989        
Underwritten Expenses $53,319,272   Escrows(4)
Underwritten Net Operating Income (NOI) $104,293,717     Upfront Monthly
Underwritten Net Cash Flow (NCF) $102,347,502   Taxes $0 $0
Cut-off Date LTV Ratio(1) 41.1%   Insurance $0 $0
Maturity Date LTV Ratio(1) 41.1%   Replacement Reserve $0 $0
DSCR Based on Underwritten NOI / NCF(1) 4.33x / 4.25x   TI/LC $56,172,399 $0
Debt Yield Based on Underwritten NOI / NCF(1) 11.8% / 11.6%   Other(5) $33,543,750 $0
           
Sources and Uses(1)
Sources $ %       Uses $ %    
Whole Loan Amount(2) $1,250,000,000 100.0%   Loan Payoff(6) $905,439,802 72.4%
      Return of Equity 239,965,013 19.2%
      Reserves 89,716,149 7.2%
      Closing Costs 14,879,035 1.2%
Total Sources $1,250,000,000 100.0%   Total Uses $1,250,000,000 100.0%
                 

 

(1)The Grace Building Loan (as defined below) is part of the Grace Building Whole Loan with an original principal balance of $1,250,000,000. The Cut-off Date LTV Ratio, Maturity Date LTV Ratio, DSCR Based on Underwritten NOI, DSCR Based on Underwritten NCF, Debt Yield Based on Underwritten NOI, Debt Yield Based on Underwritten NCF and Cut-off Date Balance per SF numbers presented above are based on the Grace Building Senior Loan (as defined below). The Cut-off Date Balance per SF and Maturity Date Balance per SF, UW NOI Debt Yield, UW NOI Debt Yield at Maturity, UW NCF DSCR, Cut-off Date LTV Ratio and Maturity Date LTV Ratio based upon the Grace Building Whole Loan are $803, $803, 8.3%, 8.3%, 3.00x, 58.1% and 58.1%, respectively.

(2)The Cut-off Date Balance of $100,000,000 represents the non-controlling notes A-2-2, A-2-3 and A-4-2, which are part of the Grace Building Whole Loan consisting of 20 senior pari passu promissory notes with an aggregate original principal balance of $883,000,000 and four subordinate pari passu promissory notes with an aggregate original principal balance of $367,000,000.

(3)The first payment date for the Grace Building Whole Loan is January 6, 2021. On the Closing Date, JPMCB (as defined below) and GACC (as defined below) will deposit sufficient funds to pay the amount of interest that would be due with respect to a December 6, 2020 payment. Original Term to Maturity (Months), Original Interest Only Period (Months) and prepayment provisions presented herein are inclusive of the additional December 6, 2020 interest-only payment to be funded on the Closing Date.

(4)See “—Escrows” below.

(5)Other reserves represent a $25,964,570 free rent reserve, a $5,970,240 reserve for elevator and lobby work and a $1,608,940 reserve for a parking rent shortfall. See “—The Mortgaged Property” and “—Escrows” below.

(6)Loan payoff includes defeasance costs for previously securitized debt in the GRACE 2014-GRCE trust.

 

The Mortgage Loan. The Grace Building mortgage loan (the “Grace Building Loan”) is part of a whole loan (the “Grace Building Whole Loan”) that is evidenced by 20 pari passu senior promissory notes with an aggregate original principal balance and outstanding principal balance as of the Cut-off Date of $883,000,000 (collectively, the “Grace Building Senior Loan”) and four pari passu subordinate promissory notes in the aggregate original principal balance and outstanding principal balance as of the Cut-off Date of $367,000,000 (collectively, the “Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loan”). The Grace Building Whole Loan is secured by the borrower’s first priority fee simple mortgage encumbering a Class A office building located in New York, New York (the “Grace Building Property”). The Grace Building Loan is comprised of the non-controlling notes A-2-2, A-2-3 and A-4-2, which have an aggregate original principal balance and aggregate outstanding principal balance as of the Cut-off Date of $100,000,000, representing approximately 9.2% of the Initial Pool Balance. JPMCB is contributing notes A-2-2 and A-2-3 with an aggregate outstanding principal balance as of the Cut-off Date of $60,000,000 and GACC is contributing note A-4-2 with an outstanding principal balance as of the Cut-off Date of $40,000,000.

 

The Grace Building Whole Loan was co-originated by Bank of America, N.A. (“BANA”), JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (“JPMCB”), Column Financial, Inc. (“CS”) and DBR Investments Co. Limited (“DBRI”) on November 17, 2020. The Grace Building Whole Loan has an interest rate of 2.69210% per annum. The borrower will utilize the proceeds of the Grace Building Whole Loan to refinance existing debt on the Grace Building Property, fund reserves and pay origination costs and return equity to the borrower sponsor.

 

 A-3-6 

  

The Grace Building 

 

The Grace Building Whole Loan has an initial term of 121 months and has a remaining term of 121 months as of the Cut-off Date. The Grace Building Whole Loan requires interest only payments on each due date through the scheduled maturity date in December 2030. The borrower has the option to defease the entire $1.25 billion Grace Building Whole Loan in whole (but not in part) after the earlier to occur of (i) two years after the closing date of the securitization that includes the last note to be securitized and (ii) November 17, 2023 (the “Defeasance Lockout Expiration Date”). In addition, on and after the Defeasance Lockout Expiration Date, the Grace Building Whole Loan may be voluntarily prepaid with a prepayment fee equal to the greater of the yield maintenance amount or 1% of the unpaid principal balance as of the prepayment date.

 

The table below summarizes the promissory notes that comprise the Grace Building Whole Loan. The relationship between the holders of the Grace Building Whole Loan is governed by a co-lender agreement as described under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—The Non-Serviced AB Whole Loans—The Grace Building Whole Loan” in the Preliminary Prospectus.

 

Note

Original Balance

Cut-off Date Balance 

Anticipated Note Holder

Controlling Piece

A-1-1, A-2-1, A-3-1, A-4-1

$383,000,000 $383,000,000 GRACE 2020-GRCE Yes(1)
 A-2-2, A-2-3, A-4-2 100,000,000 100,000,000 Benchmark 2020-B21 No
 A-1-2, A-1-3 150,000,000 150,000,000 BANA(2) No
 A-2-4, A-2-5, A-2-6, A-2-7 90,000,000 90,000,000 JPMCB(2) No
 A-3-2, A-3-3, A-3-4, A-3-5 100,000,000 100,000,000 Column(2) No
 A-4-3, A-4-4, A-4-5

60,000,000

60,000,000

DBRI(2) No
Total Senior Notes $883,000,000 $883,000,000    
 B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4

367,000,000

367,000,000

GRACE 2020-GRCE Yes(1)
Total (Whole Loan) $1,250,000,000 $1,250,000,000    

 

 

(1)Pursuant to the related co-lender agreement, the controlling holder is the GRACE Trust 2020-GRCE trust. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—The Non-Serviced AB Whole Loans—The Grace Building Whole Loan” in the Preliminary Prospectus.

(2)The related notes are currently held by the Note Holder identified in the table above and are expected to be contributed to one or more future securitization transactions.

 

 A-3-7 

 

The Grace Building 

 

The capital structure for the Grace Building Whole Loan is shown below:

 

Grace Building Total Debt Capital Structure

 

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(1)The Grace Building Whole Loan interest rate is 2.69210%.

(2)Based on the Appraised Value of $2.15 billion.

(3)Cumulative UW NOI Debt Yield and Cumulative UW NCF DSCR are calculated based on an UW NOI and UW NCF of $104,293,717 and $102,347,502, respectively. See “Cash Flow Analysis” below.

(4)Based on the Appraised Value of $2.15 billion, the Implied Borrower Sponsor Equity is $900 million.

 

 

 A-3-8 

 

The Grace Building 

 

The Mortgaged Property. The Grace Building Property is a 1.56 million SF, LEED Gold office tower located at Sixth Avenue and 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan across from Bryant Park. The Grace Building Property was developed in 1974 by Swig Investment Company, LLC and designed by Gordon Bunshaft of the architect firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. A notable aesthetic feature of the building is the concave vertical slopes of its north and south façades which are similar to the Solow Building at 9 West 57th Street, another Bunshaft project. The Grace Building Property offers wide-open floor plates with walls of glass offering views of Bryant Park, the Hudson River, and the New York City skyline. The Grace Building Property also includes a 188-space underground parking garage.

 

The Grace Building Property was 94.8% leased as of October 19, 2020 to a granular rent roll of over 35 tenants in various industries. Major tenants at the Grace Building Property include Bank of America, N.A., The Trade Desk and Israel Discount Bank. In addition to the office space, there is 30,877 SF (2.0% of NRA) of retail space which is 95.0% occupied by two fine dining restaurants: STK and Gabriel Kruether, and two quick service restaurants: Sweetgreen and Joe & The Juice.

 

The Grace Building Property has maintained high occupancy levels with a 20-year physical occupancy average of approximately 94%. The Grace Building Property experienced tenant turnover from 2016-2018, as four of the five largest tenants, including HBO (Time Warner Inc.) and Cooley LLP (a large law firm), were replaced by other tenants on long-term leases. As a result of such replacement leases, the Grace Building Property has been able to stabilize at approximately 95% occupancy, in-line with its historical average.

 

The Grace Building Property has seen over 950,000 SF of new and renewed leases signed since 2016. As a result, less than 16% of tenants by NRA have leases that expire in the next five years. Recent leasing activity includes 95,580 SF leased to The Trade Desk, 127,425 SF of expansion space leased to Bank of America, N.A., and 41,957 SF of renewal and expansion space leased to iStar Financial, Inc.

 

The largest tenant is Bank of America, N.A. (155,270 SF, 10.0% of NRA, 9.0% of underwritten rent). Bank of America, N.A. (Moody’s/S&P/Fitch: A2/A-/A+) (NYSE: BAC) (“BANA”) is a multinational investment bank and financial services holding company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, with central hubs in New York City, London, Hong Kong, Dallas and Toronto. BANA has expanded its footprint around Bryant Park with its New York headquarters at One Bryant Park and a recent expansion into 1100 Avenue of the Americas. BANA currently leases 155,270 SF of combined space on the 5th, 6th and 7th floors of the Grace Building Property together with the building pavilion premises located on and beneath the plaza area of the 43rd Street side of the building through May 31, 2042. BANA has the option to renew its lease for up to four renewal terms for a maximum of 20 years, provided that BANA must occupy 100,000 SF in each of (i) the 5th, 6th and 7th floors and (ii) in the portion of the total premises (i.e. such floors plus the pavilion space) leased by it as to which BANA is exercising the renewal option. BANA is only permitted to exercise a renewal with respect to the pavilion premises if at least six full floors of office space under its lease at 1100 Avenue of the Americas are also simultaneously renewed. The lease does not provide any termination options. BANA’s annual base rent for the 5th, 6th and 7th floors is currently $79.00 PSF and its annual base rent for the pavilion premises is currently $92.50 PSF.

 

BANA is currently in a free rent period, with a rent commencement date of February 1, 2021 for the 5th, 6th and 7th floors and April 1, 2021 for the pavilion premises. All free rent, in the amount of $1,884,169, was fully reserved at loan origination. BANA is entitled to $8,840,109 for tenant improvements from the landlord, which amount was fully reserved at loan origination (see “—Escrows”). We cannot assure you BANA will begin paying rent as expected or at all.

 

 A-3-9 

  

The Grace Building 

 

The second largest tenant is The Trade Desk (154,558 SF, 9.9% of NRA, 14.4% of underwritten rent). The Trade Desk (Nasdaq: TTD) (“Trade Desk”) is a global technology company that markets a software platform used by digital advertising buyers to purchase data-driven digital advertising campaigns across various advertising formats and devices. Trade Desk currently has over 1,300 employees and a reported market capitalization of approximately $26.48 billion. Trade Desk currently leases a total of 154,558 SF on 26th, 27th, 46th, 47th and 48th floors through August, 31 2030. The commencement date with respect to the 26th and 27th floors (the “Additional Premises Commencement Date”) will occur upon the earlier of (i) substantial completion of the work to be performed by the landlord and (ii) the date Trade Desk first takes possession of the space. Trade Desk has one five-year renewal option so long as Trade Desk is not in default or in bankruptcy and Trade Desk and its affiliates physically occupy at least 79% of the space. Trade Desk’s annual base rent for the 46th, 47th and 48th floors is $139.00 PSF from August 10, 2020 through August 31, 2025, and then $148.00 PSF from September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2030. Trade Desk’s annual base rent for the 26th and 27th floors is $118.00 PSF initially and then $128.00 PSF after the fifth anniversary of the Additional Premises Commencement Date through August 31, 2030.

 

Trade Desk is currently in a free rent period through September 30, 2021. All free rent, in the amount of $5,799,503, was fully reserved at loan origination. Trade Desk is entitled to $7,770,283 for tenant improvements and leasing costs from the landlord, which amount was fully reserved at loan origination (see “—Escrows”). We cannot assure you Trade Desk will take possession or begin paying rent as expected or at all.

 

Trade Desk has the right to terminate its lease solely as to the 26th and 27th floors if its lease term does not occur by May 31, 2021, as such date may be extended by force majeure (not to exceed 150 days in the aggregate). In addition, so long as Trade Desk is not in bankruptcy and no default is continuing, Trade Desk has a one-time right to terminate its lease with respect to one or both of the 26th and 27th floors (the “Trade Desk Additional Premises”), effective as of the last day of the month in which the seventh anniversary of the commencement date for the Trade Desk Additional Premises occurs. If Trade Desk elects to terminate the entire Trade Desk Additional Premises, Trade Desk will owe $6,700,000 as a termination payment. If Trade Desk elects to terminate one floor of the Trade Desk Additional Premises, Trade Desk will owe $3,350,000 as a termination payment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no termination will be permitted if Trade Desk has exercised its right of first offer to lease certain additional space pursuant to its lease within the 24-month period immediately preceding the date on which Trade Desk sends a notice to effectuate such termination. We cannot assure you that the Trade Desk lease for the Trade Desk Additional Premises will commence as expected or at all.

 

The third largest tenant is Israel Discount Bank (142,533 SF, 9.2% of NRA, 5.5% of underwritten rent). Israel Discount Bank of New York (S&P: BBB+) (“IDB”) is an American multinational private bank, commercial bank and financial services company headquartered in New York City with locations in the United States, Latin America and Israel. Chartered by the State of New York and a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, IDB reported $9.23 billion in total assets in 2018. IDB currently leases 142,533 SF of combined space on the ground, 2nd, 8th, 9th and 10th floors through December 31, 2040. IDB’s commencement date is the earlier to occur of: (i) the date of substantial completion of the work to be performed by the landlord, but in no event earlier than January 1, 2021; and (ii) the date IBD first takes possession of the space. IDB has two five-year renewal options, with 21 months’ prior written notice, provided that IDB has not subleased more than 20% of its leased premises, and IDB is leasing at least two full floors on the date it exercises the renewal option. IDB’s annual base rent for the ground floor is $317.08 PSF, which steps to $352.08 PSF, $392.08 PSF and $442.08 PSF every five years. IDB’s annual base rent for the 2nd, 8th, 9th and 10th floors is $51.08 PSF, which steps to $58.08 PSF, $65.08 PSF and $72.08 PSF every five years.

 

IDB is currently in a gap rent period with an anticipated lease commencement date of January 1, 2021 and an anticipated commencement date for payment of operating expenses and real estate taxes of January 1, 2022. All free rent, in the amount of $5,546,495, was fully reserved at loan origination. IDB is entitled to $15,906,051 for tenant improvements and leasing commissions, which amount was fully reserved at loan origination (see“—Escrows”). We cannot assure you that the IDB lease will commence as expected or at all. Further, we cannot assure you IDB will begin paying rent, operating expenses or real estate taxes as expected or at all.

 

 A-3-10 

  

The Grace Building 

 

Subject to certain conditions set forth in the lease, IDB has (i) a one-time right to terminate its entire leased space, effective as of December 31, 2035, with 21 months’ prior written notice, and (ii) the right to terminate the lease with respect to the ground floor only, effective (at IDB’s option) on either the fifth anniversary or the tenth anniversary of the rent commencement date, with 15 months’ prior written notice.

 

The fourth largest tenant is Bain & Company, Inc. (121,262 SF, 7.8% of NRA, 9.2% of underwritten rent). Bain & Company, Inc. (“Bain”) is an American global management consulting firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm provides advisory services to many large businesses, non-profit organizations and governments. Bain has 59 offices in 37 countries and more than 12,000 employees. Bain leases a portion of the 41st floor and the entire 42nd, 43rd and 44th floors through February 28, 2030. Bain has two five-year renewal options with 18 months’ prior written notice, provided that Bain is not in default and is physically occupying at least the lesser of (x) two full floors of the Grace Building Property and (y) 66.66% of its space. The lease does not provide any termination options.

 

Bain’s annual base rent for the 41st floor will be $133.00 PSF commencing on January 1, 2021, increasing to $143.00 PSF on January 1, 2026. The annual base rent for the 42nd through 44th floors is currently $99.50 PSF per annum increasing to $106.00 PSF on March 1, 2025. Bain is currently in a free rent period through December 2020. All free rent, in the amount of $284,554, was fully reserved at loan origination. Bain is entitled to $2,439,030 for tenant improvements related to its 41st floor expansion, which amount was fully reserved at loan origination (see “—Escrows”). We cannot assure you Bain will begin paying rent as expected or at all.

 

COVID-19 Update. The first debt service payment on the Grace Building Whole Loan is due in January 2021 and, as of November 2020, the Grace Building Whole Loan is not subject to any forbearance, modification or debt service relief request. The Grace Building Property is open and operating, with 98.0% of tenants by occupied NRA and 97.1% of tenants by underwritten base rent having paid their full October 2020 rent payments. The four retail tenants (2.0% of NRA, 2.9% of underwritten rent) have not made rent payments for the last three months or more. The borrower sponsor is in the process of negotiating rent deferrals with such retail tenants, with full rental payments anticipated to commence in late 2021 or early 2022. The parking tenant has not paid the required monthly rental payments since March 2020 and an event of default is continuing under its lease. The borrower sponsor is in the process of replacing the current parking operator and intends to employ a new parking operator under a management agreement. The borrower deposited $1,608,940 with the lender for anticipated parking rent shortfalls (see “—Escrows”). We cannot assure you the borrower sponsor will employ a new parking operator as anticipated or at all.

 

 A-3-11 

 

The Grace Building 

 

The following table presents certain information relating to the major tenants at the Grace Building Property:

 

Tenant Name

Credit Rating (Fitch/MIS/S&P)(1)

Tenant GLA (SF)

% of Owned GLA

UW Base Rent(2)(3)

% of Total UW Base Rent(3)

UW Base Rent
$ per SF(3)

Lease Expiration

Renewal / Extension Options 

Bank of America, N.A. A+/A2/A- 155,270 10.0% $12,642,238 9.0% $81.42 5/31/2042 (4)
The Trade Desk(5) NR/NR/NR 154,558 9.9% $20,245,024 14.4% $130.99 8/31/2030 1, 5-year option
Israel Discount Bank(6) NR/NR/BBB+ 142,533 9.2% $7,727,200 5.5% $54.21 12/31/2040 2, 5-year options
Bain & Company, Inc. NR/NR/NR 121,262 7.8% $12,925,648 9.2% $106.59 2/28/2030 2, 5-year options
Insight Venture Management LLC NR/NR/NR

93,998

6.0%

$9,652,225

6.9%

$102.69

2/28/2030 1, 5-year option
Five Largest Owned Office Tenants   667,621 42.9% $63,192,334 45.0% $94.65    
Other Office and Storage   779,378 50.1% $73,217,128 52.1% $93.94    
Retail   29,338 1.9% $4,041,048 2.9% $137.74    
Vacant Office and Storage   79,096 5.1% $0 0.0% $0.00    
Vacant Retail  

1,539

0.1%

$0

0.0%

$0.00

   
Totals / Wtd. Avg. All Owned Tenants   1,556,972 100.0% $140,450,510 100.0%  $95.13    

 

 

(1)Certain ratings are those of the parent entity whether or not the parent entity guarantees the lease.

(2)As of the loan origination date, Bank of America, N.A., The Trade Desk, Bain & Company, Inc. and Insight Venture Management LLC are entitled to a total of approximately $12,022,739 of free rent which was fully reserved by the lender.

(3)UW Base Rent, UW Base Rent $ per SF and % of Total UW Base Rent are based on the underwritten rent roll dated October 19, 2020.

(4)BANA has the option to renew its term for up to four renewal terms for a maximum of 20 years, provided that BANA must occupy 100,000 SF in each of (i) the 5th, 6th and 7th floors and (ii) in the portion of the total premises (i.e. such floors plus the pavilion space) leased by it as to which BANA is exercising the renewal option. BANA is only permitted to exercise a renewal with respect to the pavilion premises if at least six full floors of office space under its lease at 1100 Avenue of the Americas is also simultaneously renewed.

(5)The Trade Desk has the right to terminate the lease solely as to either or both of the 26th and 27th floors of the building, consisting a portion of its demised premises, effective as of the last day of the month in which the seventh anniversary of the commencement date occurs and with the payment of a termination fee of (i) $6,700,000 if electing to terminate the entire Trade Desk Additional Premises or (ii) $3,350,000 if electing to terminate only one of the two floors comprising the Trade Desk Additional Premises.

(6)Israel Discount Bank has (i) a one-time right to terminate its entire leased space, effective as of December 31, 2035, with 21 months’ prior written notice, and (ii) the right to terminate the lease with respect to the ground floor only, effective (at IDB’s option) on either the fifth anniversary or the tenth anniversary of the rent commencement date, with fifteen months’ prior written notice.

 

The following table presents certain information relating to the lease rollover schedule at the Grace Building Property:

 

Lease Expiration Schedule(1)(2)

 

Year Ending December 31  Expiring Owned GLA  % of Owned GLA  Cumulative % of Owned GLA 

UW Base Rent(3)

 

% of Total UW Base Rent(3)

 

UW Base Rent $ per SF(3)

  # of Expiring
Leases
 
MTM  0   0.0%  0.0%  $0   0.0%  $0.00   0 
2020  0   0.0%  0.0%  0   0.0%  $0.00   0 
2021  5,497   0.4%  0.4%  412,275   0.3%  $75.00   1 
2022  600   0.0%  0.4%  0   0.0%  $0.00   1 
2023  55,694   3.6%  4.0%  3,991,172   2.8%  $71.66   5 
2024  143,459   9.2%  13.2%  14,251,502   10.1%  $99.34   10 
2025  31,907   2.0%  15.2%  3,765,480   2.7%  $118.01   3 
2026  121,137   7.8%  23.0%  12,381,404   8.8%  $102.21   9 
2027  47,753   3.1%  26.1%  4,090,693   2.9%  $85.66   3 
2028  97,651   6.3%  32.4%  7,914,676   5.6%  $81.05   4 
2029  21,740   1.4%  33.7%  2,201,776   1.6%  $101.28   3 
2030  459,310   29.5%  63.2%  51,997,764   37.0%  $113.21   24 
2031 & Thereafter(4)  491,589   31.6%  94.8%  39,443,769   28.1%  $80.24   25 
Vacant  80,635   5.2%  100.0%  0   0.0%  $0.00   0 
Total / Wtd. Avg.  1,556,972   100.0%      $140,450,510   100.0%  $95.13   88 

 

 

(1)Calculated based on the approximate square footage occupied by each owned tenant.

(2)Certain tenants may have termination or contraction options (which may become exercisable prior to the originally stated expiration date of the tenant lease) that are not considered in the above Lease Expiration Schedule.

(3)UW Base Rent, % of Total UW Base Rent and UW Base Rent $ per SF are based on the underwritten rent roll dated October 19, 2020.

 

The following table presents certain information relating to historical occupancy at the Grace Building Property:

 

Historical Leased %(1)

 

2015

2016 

2017

2018

2019

As of
10/19/2020

93.1% 87.0% 94.7% 97.6% 91.0% 94.8%

 

 

(1)As provided by the borrower and represents occupancy as of December 31 unless otherwise indicated.

 

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The Grace Building 

 

Operating History and Underwritten Net Cash Flow. The following table presents certain information relating to the historical operating performance and the Underwritten Net Cash Flow at The Grace Building Property:

 

Cash Flow Analysis(1)(2)

 

2017

2018

2019

TTM 9/30/2020

Underwritten

Underwritten $ per SF

Base Rent (3) $99,833,553 $107,014,493 $91,119,452 $87,976,996 $140,450,510 $90.21
Reimbursements $10,212,232 $12,529,407 $8,566,979 $6,267,900 $12,766,325 $8.20
Straight-Lined Rent(4) $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,439,207 $0.92
Vacant Income(5) $0 $0 $0 $0 $7,464,675 $4.79
Other Income(6) $3,209,878 $3,195,652 $3,230,812 $2,759,133 $2,956,947 $1.90
Vacancy(5)

$0

$0 

$0 

$0

($7,464,675)

($4.79)

Effective Gross Income $113,255,664 $122,739,552 $102,917,243 $97,004,029 $157,612,989 $101.23
Total Operating Expenses

$46,095,990

$49,532,888

$50,379,050

$50,731,490

$53,319,272

$34.25

Net Operating Income $67,159,674 $73,206,665 $52,538,193 $46,272,539 $104,293,717 $66.98
TI/LC $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,556,972 $1.00
Capital Expenditures

$0

$0

$0

$0

$389,243

$0.25

Net Cash Flow $67,159,674 $73,206,665 $52,538,193 $46,272,539 $102,347,502 $65.73

 

 

(1)Certain items such as straight line rent, interest expense, interest income, lease cancellation income, depreciation, amortization, debt service payments and any other non-recurring or non-operating items were excluded from the historical presentation and are not considered for the underwritten cash flow.

(2)The recent volatility in cash flow and increase from TTM 9/30/2020 Net Cash Flow to Underwritten Net Cash Flow at the Grace Building Propserty is a result of the replacement of some larger legacy tenants (including 4 of the 5 largest tenants) between 2016 and 2018 and the signing of new and renewal leases with respect to 950,000 SF of space. The cash flow declines in 2019 and TTM 9/30/2020 and the projected increase in UW cash flows are the result of this rollover and the rent abatements associated with the new leases. All outstanding landlord obligations ($56,172,399) and rent abatements ($25,964,570) have been reserved at loan closing.

(3)Underwritten Base Rent includes contractual rent steps of $4,566,719 underwritten for various tenants through December 31, 2021.

(4)Represents the straight line credit for investment grade tenants and tenants identified by a legal industry publication as among the 100 largest law firms through the lesser of the lease or loan term.

(5)Underwritten Vacant Income and Vacancy represents an underwritten economic vacancy of 4.6%. The Grace Building Property is 94.8% occupied as of October 19, 2020.

(6)Other Income consists of directly billed utilities and $1,608,941 of parking income. 1114 Sixth Parking LLC is the current tenant under a parking garage lease. The tenant has not paid the required monthly rental payments for several months and an event of default is continuing under its lease. The borrower is actively pursuing the termination of the lease and replacement arrangement with a new parking manager. At loan origination, the borrower deposited with the lender $1,608,940 for anticipated parking rent shortfalls.

 

Appraisal. According to the appraisal, the Grace Building Property had an “as-is” appraised value of $2,150,000,000 as of September 8, 2020.

 

Appraisal Approach

As-Is Value

Discount Rate

Capitalization Rate

Direct Capitalization Approach $2,100,000,000 NAP 4.50%
Income Capitalization Approach $2,150,000,000 5.75%   4.75%(1)

 

 

(1)Represents the terminal capitalization rate.

 

Environmental Matters. According to a Phase I environmental report dated September 22, 2020, there are no recognized environmental conditions or recommendations for further action at the Grace Building Property.

 

Market Overview and Competition. The Grace Building Property is located on the north side of Bryant Park at the corner of 42nd Street and 6th Avenue in the Sixth Avenue/Rockefeller Center submarket of the Midtown Manhattan office market. The Grace Building Property is accessible by multiple major mass transit stations in Manhattan, connecting to points across the tristate area. The 1-2-3, N-R-Q-W, 7 and B-D-F-M subway lines all stop within a block of the Grace Building Property providing access from Penn Station, the Upper West Side, and Queens. The S subway line provides a cross-town connection to Grand Central Station and the 4, 5, 6 subway line. Additionally, the Grace Building Property is three blocks from the Port Authority Bus terminal at 8th Avenue and 42nd Street.

 

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The Grace Building 

 

The Sixth Avenue/Rockefeller Center area has recently experienced the signing of sizable new leases. Per a third-party market research report, in the second quarter of 2020, a large technology company signed a 232,000-SF lease at 151 West 42nd Street that was the largest new lease signed in the quarter. Other recent lease executions include Colliers relocating to the Grace Building Property for approximately 59,000 SF and TripleMint leasing 31,000 SF at 1500 Broadway. Following a wave of move-outs earlier in the annual cycle, relocations into the Sixth Avenue/Rockefeller Center submarket have pushed vacancies downward, and according to the appraisal, as of the second quarter of 2020, the Sixth Avenue/Rockefeller Center Class A office submarket had a vacancy rate of 4.4% and market rents of $87.02 PSF. The average in-place office rent at the Grace Building Property is currently approximately $94 PSF.

 

The following table presents certain information relating to the appraisal’s market rent conclusion for the Grace Building Property:

 

Market Rent Summary

 

 

Office Floor 2-12

Office Floor 14-19

Office Floor 20-25

Office Floor 26-37

Office Floor 38-41

Office Floor 42-48

Market Rent (PSF) $85.00 $90.00 $100.00 $115.00 $125.00 $140.00
Lease Term (Years) 15 15 15 15 15 15
Rent Concession (New/Renewal) (Months) 14 / 7 14 / 7 14 / 7 14 / 7 14 / 7 14 / 7
Rent Increase Projection $10.00 PSF every 5 years $10.00 PSF every 5 years $10.00 PSF every 5 years $10.00 PSF every 5 years $10.00 PSF every 5 years $10.00 PSF every 5 years

 

The following table presents Class A office buildings which are direct competitors to the Grace Building Property:

 

Comparable Office Properties(1) 

 

Property Name/Location 

Construction Status 

Occupancy 

Size 

Year Built/Completed 

Office Rents Asking 

Office Rents Taking 

Grace Building Property(1)

New York, NY

Completed 94.8% 1,556,972 1974 / 2014 $95.13 N/A

One Bryant Park

New York, NY

Completed 100.0% 2,354,000 2009 N/A N/A

Three Bryant Park

New York, NY

Completed 96.8% 1,484,325 1972 / 2008 $95.00 $115.00

Seven Bryant Park

New York, NY

Completed 97.9% 473,672 2015 $120.00 $150.00

1100 Avenue of the Americas

New York, NY

Under Construction 90.4% 373,016 1906 / 2021 N/A N/A

660 Fifth Avenue

New York, NY

Under Construction 66.0% 1,436,839 1958 / 2021 $90.00 $150.00

1 Vanderbilt

New York, NY

Completed 65.0% 1,732,955 2020 $125.00 $200.00

1 Manhattan West

New York, NY

Completed 86.0% 2,100,000 2019 $115.00 $135.00

2 Manhattan West

New York, NY

Under Construction 25.3% 1,900,000 2022 $90.00 $150.00

50 Hudson Yards

New York, NY

Under Construction 30.0% 2,900,000 2022 $110.00 $200.00

55 Hudson Yards

New York, NY

Completed 98.0% 1,434,038 2019 $105.00 $135.00

4 Times Square

New York, NY

Completed 94.1% 1,800,000 1999 / 2018 $80.00 $100.00

  

 

(1)Source: Appraisal.

(2)Based on the underwritten rent roll dated October 19, 2020.

 

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The Grace Building 

 

The following table presents comparable office sales to the Grace Building Property:

 

Comparable Sales Summary(1)

 

Property Name/Location

Rentable Area

Occupancy

Sale Date

Price

Price PSF

Cap Rate

Grace Building Property(1)

New York, NY

1,556,972 95% N/A N/A N/A N/A

One Madison Avenue

New York, NY

1,392,565 0% Contract $2,300,000,000 $1,652 4.30%

1633 Broadway

New York, NY

2,561,512 98% May-20 $2,400,000,000 $937 4.38%

330 Madison Avenue

New York, NY

854,664 96% Feb-20 $900,000,000 $1,053 4.67%

55 Hudson Yards

New York, NY

1,431,155 94% Jan-20 $2,500,000,000 $1,747 4.16%

150 East 42nd Street

New York, NY

1,698,603 97% Oct-19 $1,300,000,000 $765 4.05%

30 Hudson Yards

New York, NY

1,463,234 100% Apr-19 $2,155,000,000 $1,473 4.96%

640 Fifth Avenue

New York, NY

315,886 100% Apr-19 $975,000,000 $3,087 4.68%

3 Columbus Circle

New York, NY

753,405 100% Nov-18 $1,035,000,000 $1,374 3.98%

 

 

(1)Source: Appraisal.

(2)Based on the underwritten rent roll dated October 19, 2020.

 

The Borrower. The borrower is 1114 6th Avenue Owner LLC, a Delaware limited liability company that is structured to be bankruptcy-remote with at least one independent director. The borrower is owned by a joint venture partnership between an affiliate of Swig Investment Company, LLC and 1114 6th Avenue Holdings LLC (controlled and majority indirectly owned by an affiliate of the borrower sponsor, Brookfield Office Properties Inc.). Legal counsel to the borrower delivered a non-consolidation opinion in connection with the origination of the Grace Building Whole Loan.

 

The non-recourse carveout guarantors are BOP NYC OP LLC and Swig Investment Company, LLC. The full recourse obligations of the non-recourse carveout guarantors for certain bankruptcy events are capped at 15% of the then-outstanding principal balance of the Grace Building Whole Loan plus certain expenses. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Non-Recourse Carveout Limitations” in the Preliminary Prospectus for additional information.

 

BOP NYC OP LLC is a subsidiary of Brookfield Property Partners L.P., the public real estate vehicle of Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (NYSE: BAM) (“Brookfield Asset Management”). Brookfield Asset Management was founded in 1899 and is a global asset manager with a reported approximately $550 billion of assets under management, concentrated in property, infrastructure, renewable power, private equity and credit. Brookfield Asset Management has approximately 150,000 employees in over 100 offices in 30 different countries and is one of the largest real estate fund managers in the world. Brookfield Property Partners L.P. is a large global real estate company, with approximately $86 billion in total assets. Brookfield Property Partners L.P. owns and operates properties in the world’s major markets, with a global portfolio that includes office, retail, multifamily, logistics, hospitality, self-storage, triple-net lease, manufactured housing and student housing assets.

 

Swig Investment Company, LLC is a San Francisco-based private real estate investment company with an 80-year history of development, ownership and management of commercial real estate properties in major markets throughout the United States. The company’s diversified portfolio includes over 9 million SF of office buildings in markets such as New York, San Francisco, and Southern California.

 

Escrows. At loan origination, the borrower deposited (i) $56,172,399 for outstanding landlord tenant improvement and leasing commission obligations due to various tenants; (ii) $25,964,570 for free rent owed to various tenants through June 2022 to be applied on each monthly payment date to simulate the payment of tenant rent; (iii) $5,970,240 for certain construction and improvement work related to the lobby and elevator cabs and systems; and (iv) $1,608,940 for anticipated parking rent shortfalls from the loan origination date through November 2021,

 

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The Grace Building 

 

  1/12th of which reserve will be applied to the Grace Building Whole Loan lockbox account on each monthly payment date for such period.

 

Tax Reserve – During a Trigger Period (as defined below), the borrower is required to deposit monthly 1/12 of the annual estimated real estate taxes.

 

Insurance Reserve – During a Trigger Period the borrower is required to deposit monthly 1/12 of the annual estimated insurance premiums (unless the Grace Building Property is covered by a blanket policy).

 

Replacement Reserves – During a Trigger Period, the borrower is required to deposit monthly an amount equal to $0.20 PSF per annum (initially $25,950) for capital expenditures.

 

TI/LC Reserves – During a Trigger Period, the borrower is required to deposit monthly an amount equal to $1.50 PSF per annum (initially $194,622) for tenant improvements and leasing commissions.

 

A “Trigger Period” means a period (i) commencing upon the occurrence of an event of default under the Grace Building Whole Loan or, if a mezzanine loan is then outstanding, under such mezzanine loan, and ending when the event of default has been cured; or (ii) beginning when the debt yield (including any mezzanine loan, if outstanding) (tested each fiscal quarter) is less than 6.00% for any two consecutive fiscal quarters, and ending when (x) the debt yield (including any mezzanine loan, if outstanding) (tested each fiscal quarter) is at least 6.00% for any two consecutive fiscal quarters or (y) the borrower has delivered cash or a letter of credit (the “Low Cash Flow Period Threshold Collateral”) in an amount which, when applied to the outstanding principal balance of the Grace Building Whole Loan (plus any mezzanine loan) would be sufficient to meet the debt yield requirement of 6.00%.

 

Lockbox and Cash Management. The Grace Building Whole Loan is structured with a hard lockbox and springing cash management. Revenues from the Grace Building Property are required to be deposited into the lockbox account directly by tenants and any funds received by the borrower and property manager within five business days of receipt. If no Trigger Period exists, funds in the lockbox account will be disbursed to the borrower. During a Trigger Period, funds in the lockbox account are required to be swept on each business day to the lender-controlled cash management account and disbursed according to the Grace Building Whole Loan documents with excess cash held by the lender for so long as such Trigger Period continues, other than for disbursements to the borrower for (unless already paid) debt service due under the Grace Building Whole Loan, shortfalls in the required reserve accounts, deposit of the Low Cash Flow Period Threshold Collateral, emergency and life safety expenses, approved operating expenses, and disbursements to the borrower to be distributed to its equity holders in an amount sufficient to satisfy the distribution requirements applicable to REITs and certain other uses as set forth in The Grace Building Whole Loan documents.

 

Property Management. The Grace Building Property is currently managed by TRZ Holdings IV LLC (an affiliate of the borrower sponsors) (“TRZ”), pursuant to a management agreement and sub-managed by Brookfield Properties (USA II) LLC (an affiliate of the borrower sponsor pursuant to a sub-management agreement). Under the Grace Building Whole Loan documents, the Grace Building Property is required to be managed by TRZ and sub-managed by Brookfield Properties (USA II) LLC, respectively, or any Qualified Manager as defined in The Grace Building Whole Loan documents. The lender has the right to replace, or require the borrower to replace, each of the property manager and the sub-property manager with a property manager or sub-property manager, as applicable, selected by the borrower (or selected by the lender in the event of an event of default under the Grace Building Whole Loan documents) (i) during the continuance of an event of default under the Grace Building Whole Loan documents, (ii) during the continuance of a material default by the property manager under the management agreement or the sub-property manager under the sub-management agreement (after the expiration of any applicable notice and/or cure periods), or (iii) if the property manager or sub-property manager becomes bankrupt or insolvent.

 

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The Grace Building 

 

Current Mezzanine or Subordinate Indebtedness. The Grace Building Property also secures the Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loan, which has an aggregate Cut-off Date principal balance of $367,000,000. The Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loan accrues interest at an interest rate of 2.6921% per annum. The Grace Building Senior Loan is senior in right of payment to the Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loan. At or around origination, the holders of the Grace Building Senior Loan and the Grace Building Subordinate Companion Loan have entered into a co-lender agreement which sets forth the allocation of collections on the Grace Building Whole Loan. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—The Non-Serviced AB Whole Loans—The Grace Building Whole Loan” in the Preliminary Prospectus.

 

Permitted Future Mezzanine or Secured Subordinate Indebtedness. An affiliate of the borrower is permitted to incur future mezzanine debt (secured by a pledge of direct equity interests in the borrower), provided that among other conditions: (i) no event of default is continuing; (ii) the principal amount of the mezzanine loan may not exceed an amount which, when combined with the Grace Building Whole Loan results in (a) a loan-to-value ratio greater than 58.14% or (b) a debt yield less than 8.35%; (iii) the mezzanine loan is co-terminus with the Grace Building Whole Loan or is freely prepayable after the maturity date of the Grace Building Whole Loan; (iv) the mezzanine loan is interest-only; (v) an intercreditor agreement is executed that is acceptable to the lender and the rating agencies; and (vi) a rating agency confirmation is delivered by each rating agency rating securities backed by the Grace Building Whole Loan.

 

Release of Collateral. Not permitted.

 

Terrorism Insurance. The borrower is required to obtain and maintain “all risk” property insurance that covers perils of terrorism and acts of terrorism in an amount equal to the full replacement cost of the Grace Building Property and business interruption insurance for 36 months (24 months for terrorism) with a 12-month extended period of indemnity; provided that if the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act is no longer in effect, the borrower will not be obligated to pay annual insurance premiums for terrorism coverage in excess of two times the insurance premiums that would be payable under policies then obtained for all risk and business interruption insurance (excluding the terrorism and earthquake components of such property and business income insurance). See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Terrorism Insurance May Not Be Available for All Mortgaged Properties” in the Preliminary Prospectus.

 

 A-3-17 

 

McClellan Business Park

 

 

 

 

 A-3-18 

 

McClellan Business Park

 

 

 

 

 A-3-19 

 

McClellan Business Park

 

 

Mortgaged Property Information   Mortgage Loan Information
Number of Mortgaged Properties 1   Loan Seller   GSMC
Location (City/State) McClellan, California   Cut-off Date Balance(3)   $75,000,000
Property Type Mixed Use   Cut-off Date Balance per SF(2)   $51.69
Size (SF) 6,925,484   Percentage of Initial Pool Balance   6.9%
Total Occupancy as of 9/15/2020(1) 86.8%   Number of Related Mortgage Loans   None
Owned Occupancy as of 9/15/2020(1) 86.8%   Type of Security   Fee Simple
Year Built / Latest Renovation 1938-2019 / NAP   Mortgage Rate   3.30900%
Appraised Value $595,000,000   Original Term to Maturity (Months)(4)   121
      Original Amortization Term (Months)   NAP
      Original Interest Only Period (Months)(4)   121
           
           
Underwritten Revenues $52,666,380        
Underwritten Expenses $15,037,967   Escrows(5)
Underwritten Net Operating Income (NOI) $37,628,413     Upfront Monthly
Underwritten Net Cash Flow (NCF) $34,858,219   Taxes $0 $0
Cut-off Date LTV Ratio(2) 60.2%   Insurance $0 $0
Maturity Date LTV Ratio(2) 60.2%   Replacement Reserve $0 $0
DSCR Based on Underwritten NOI / NCF(2) 3.13x / 2.90x   TI/LC $0 $0
Debt Yield Based on Underwritten NOI / NCF(2) 10.5% / 9.7%   Other(6) $6,190,922 $0
             
Sources and Uses  
Sources $ % Uses $ %
Whole Loan Amount $358,000,000 100.0% Loan Payoff $344,200,000   96.1%
      Reserves 6,190,922 1.7
      Principal Equity Distribution 4,859,078 1.4
      Origination Costs 2,750,000 0.8
Total Sources $358,000,000 100.0% Total Uses $358,000,000 100.0%
                     

 

 

(1)Includes two tenants, Siemens Industry, Inc. (65,785 SF, $7.20 UW Base Rent PSF) and Veterans Affairs (10,000 SF, $5.25 UW Base Rent PSF) who have leases starting in January 2021 and February 2021, respectively.

(2)Calculated based on the aggregate outstanding balance of the McClellan Business Park Whole Loan (as defined below).

(3)The Cut-off Date Balance of $75,000,000 represents the non-controlling note A-6, which is part of the McClellan Business Park Whole Loan consisting of eight senior pari passu promissory notes with an aggregate original principal balance of $358,000,000.

(4)The first payment date for the McClellan Business Park Whole Loan is January 11, 2021. On the Closing Date, GSMC will deposit sufficient funds to pay the amount of interest that would be due with respect to a December 11, 2020 payment. Original Term to Maturity (Months), Original Interest Only Period (Months) and prepayment provisions are inclusive of the additional December 11, 2020 interest-only payment to be funded on the Closing Date.

(5)See “—Escrows” below.

(6)Other upfront reserves comprises an existing TI/LC obligations reserve ($5,482,591), a development agency loan reserve ($689,613.89) and a rent concession reserve ($18,717).

 

The Mortgage Loan. The mortgage loan (the “McClellan Business Park Loan”) is part of a whole loan consisting with an aggregate original principal balance and outstanding principal balance as of the Cut-off Date of $358,000,000 (the “McClellan Business Park Whole Loan”), which is secured by a first deed of trust encumbering the borrower’s fee simple interest in a mixed-use business park located in McClellan, California (the “McClellan Business Park Property”). The McClellan Business Park Whole Loan is comprised of eight pari passu promissory notes, one of which (non-controlling note A-6), having an outstanding principal balance as of the Cut-off Date of $75,000,000, is being contributed to the Benchmark 2020-B21 transaction and constitutes the McClellan Business Park Loan. The related companion loan evidenced by controlling note A-1, which is currently held by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“WFB”), is expected to be contributed to one or more future securitization transactions.

 

The McClellan Business Park Whole Loan was co-originated by WFB and Goldman Sachs Bank USA on November 13, 2020. The McClellan Business Park Whole Loan has an interest rate of 3.30900% per annum. The borrower utilized the proceeds of the McClellan Business Park Whole Loan to refinance existing debt on the McClellan Business Park Property, return equity to the borrower sponsor, fund upfront reserves and pay origination costs.

 

The McClellan Business Park Whole Loan has a 10-year term and will be interest-only for its entire term. The McClellan Business Park Whole Loan had an initial term of 121 months and has a remaining term of 121 months as of the Cut-off Date. The scheduled maturity date of the McClellan Business Park Whole Loan is December 11, 2030.

 

At any time, the McClellan Business Park Whole Loan may be voluntarily prepaid in whole (or in part as described below under “—Release of Collateral”). Any such voluntary prepayment that is made on or prior to May 11, 2030 is required to be accompanied by payment of a yield maintenance premium. In addition, the McClellan Business

 

 A-3-20 

 

McClellan Business Park

 

 

Park Whole Loan may be defeased in whole (but not in part) at any time after the earlier of (i) January 11, 2024 and (ii) the second anniversary of the closing date of the securitization that includes the last note of the McClellan Business Park Whole Loan to be securitized.

 

The table below summarizes the promissory notes that comprise the McClellan Business Park Whole Loan. The relationship between the holders of the McClellan Business Park Whole Loan is governed by a co-lender agreement as described under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—The Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loans” and “—The Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loans” in the Preliminary Prospectus.

 

Note  Original Balance  Cut-off Date Balance  Note Holder  Controlling Piece
A-1  $90,000,000  $90,000,000  Wells(1)  Yes
A-2  70,000,000  70,000,000  Wells(1)  No
A-3  50,600,000  50,600,000  Wells(1)  No
A-4  20,000,000  20,000,000  Wells(1)  No
A-5  20,000,000  20,000,000  Wells(1)  No
A-6  75,000,000  75,000,000  Benchmark 2020-B21  No
A-7  16,400,000  16,400,000  GSBI(1)  No
A-8  16,000,000  16,000,000  GSBI(1)  No
Total  $358,000,000  $358,000,000      

 

 

(1)The related notes are currently held by the Note Holder identified in the table above and are expected to be contributed to one or more future securitization transactions.

 

The Mortgaged Property. The McClellan Business Park Property is part of McClellan Park, a large office and industrial park located west of Watt Avenue in an unincorporated area of Sacramento County, California. The McClellan Business Park Property includes 139 primary buildings totaling 6,925,484 SF of gross building area with a land size of 781 acres. The McClellan Business Park Property surrounds the 10,600-foot McClellan Airfield, which is an active airstrip for private aircrafts. McClellan Park was formerly McClellan Air Force Base, one of five main depots in the United States that provided repair and maintenance services to military aircraft. Since closing in July 2001, the borrower sponsor of McClellan Park has leased or sold over 6.0 million SF of commercial and industrial space.

 

The current owners of McClellan Park have converted McClellan Air Force Base into a business park. The redevelopment to date has included: approximately $32 million in infrastructure improvements; approximately $200 million in building and tenant improvements; the lease-up or sale of over 6.0 million SF of office and industrial space; the conversion of the visiting officers’ quarters and associated buildings into the Lions Gate Hotel and meeting space; establishment of McClellan Jet Services to run the fixed-base operator and provide maintenance and fueling services to support the airfield and the establishment of a Mello-Roos benefit district to provide a source of funds for future infrastructure costs. The borrower sponsor has invested more than $585 million in the McClellan Business Park Property.

 

The McClellan Business Park Property contains over 175 tenants and is currently 86.8% occupied as of September 15, 2020. Major tenants at the McClellan Business Park Property include Amazon.com (“Amazon”) (6.0% NRA, 6.5% UW Gross Rent), Northrop Grumman Systems (3.9% NRA, 7.1% UW Gross Rent) and USDA Forest Services (2.0% NRA, 8.8% UW Gross Rent). The primary use of the McClellan Business Park Property is for industrial purposes. The industrial usage includes the warehouse, manufacturing, research, and airfield (collectively, 81.5% NRA, 60.8% UW Base Rent). The additional uses include office (14.7% NRA, 31.8% UW Base Rent), residential (2.3% NRA, 3.9% UW Base Rent), commercial/retail (1.5% NRA, 2.5% UW Base Rent) and yard/rail (0.0% NRA; 0.0% UW Gross Rent).

 

 A-3-21 

 

McClellan Business Park

 

 

Industrial (81.5% of NRA; 60.8% of UW Gross Rent)

 

Totaling over 5.6 million SF, representing 81.5% of NRA and 60.8% of UW Gross Rent, the industrial space at the McClellan Business Park Property includes warehouse, manufacturing, research, and airfield/hanger buildings.

 

Defense Microelectronics Activity, an advanced lab facility operating under the Department of Defense, also owns approximately 375,000 SF within the McClellan Business Park Property. Other industrial tenants include Northrop Grumman Systems and General Dynamics. In addition, the research buildings at the McClellan Business Park Property were originally designed for the United States Air Force.

 

Amazon (6.0% NRA; 6.5% UW Gross Rent), the largest tenant at the McClellan Business Park Property, recently signed a 10-year lease, with two five-year extension options, on a 417,637 square foot distribution warehouse.

 

Northrop Grumman Systems (3.9% Property NRA; 7.1% UW Gross Rent) is an American global aerospace and defense technology company. With 90,000 employees and an annual revenue in excess of $30 billion, it is one of the world’s largest weapons manufacturers and military technology providers. At the McClellan Business Park Property. Northrup Grumman Systems has the right to terminate a portion of its space with notice to the landlord and payment of a termination fee.

 

Office (14.7% of NRA; 31.8% of UW Gross Rent)

 

The office component of the McClellan Business Park Property includes buildings designated as office and recreational. There are 37 primary buildings totaling 1,020,349 SF. These buildings range in size from 800 to 331,670 SF, with the majority of buildings below 15,000 SF in size. The median size within this set of buildings is 7,606 SF. Originally constructed from 1938 to 1992, many of the buildings have been renovated to various levels. Existing office tenants include a variety of larger and small public and private operations such as the USDA, Gateway Community Charters, and Faneuil, Inc.

 

Defense Microelectronics Activity is a technology partner to military program managers and an engineering liaison to all sectors of the defense contractors and has both office and research space in the McClellan Business Park Property.

 

USDA Forest Service (2.0% NRA; 8.8% UW Gross Rent) is an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture that administers the nation’s 154 national forests and 20 national grasslands. The Forest Service manages 193 million acres of land. USDA Forest Service has the right to terminate its lease with 90 days’ written notice to the landlord.

 

Gateway Community Charters (1.7% NRA; 3.1% UW Gross Rent) is a 501c3 nonprofit, public-benefit corporation that has aimed to create and manage high quality charter schools, which provide access to innovative, quality, standards-based educational opportunities for all students. Gateway Community Charters has been providing quality school choice options in the greater Sacramento region for over fifteen years.

 

Faneuil, Inc. (0.9% NRA; 3.0% UW Gross Rent) has specialized in designing, implementing, managing and operating multichannel customer care and back-office business processing solutions for government and commercial clients nationwide for over 25 years. Headquartered in Hampton, Virginia, Faneuil delivers broad support to several industries, including transportation and tolling, health and human services, utilities, state and municipal governments and commercial/retail services.

 

Residential (2.3% of NRA; 3.9% of Total Underwritten Base Rent)

 

The residential component at the McClellan Business Park Property includes seven primary buildings which include renovated and non-renovated dorm buildings. These buildings are consistent in size, ranging from 19,038

 

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to 25,380 SF with a median of 24,000 SF. The residential space is currently 72.2% occupied by two tenants, the USDS Forest Service and AmeriCorps.

 

Retail (1.5% of NRA; 2.5% of Total Underwritten Base Rent)

 

The retail portion of the McClellan Business Park is currently 93.8% leased and consists of 11 buildings totaling over 100,000 SF of improved retail space. The retail operations provide tenants amenities such as a credit union, a gas station, restaurants, and a gym.

 

COVID-19 Update. As of November 12, 2020 the McClellan Business Park Property is open with most tenants working remotely. Eight tenants, representing approximately 399,648 SF have requested rent relief. According to the borrower sponsor, it collected approximately 99% of rent payments in September 2020 and October 2020. As of November 6, 2020, the McClellan Business Park Loan is not subject to any modification or forbearance requests. 

 

The following table presents certain information relating to the major tenants (of which, certain tenants may have co-tenancy provisions) at the McClellan Business Park Property:

 

Largest Owned Tenants Based on Underwritten Base Rent(1)

 

Tenant Name 

Credit Rating (Fitch/MIS/S&P)(2)

  Tenant GLA (SF)  % of Owned GLA 

UW Base Rent(3)

 

% of Total UW Base Rent(3)

 

UW Base Rent
$ per SF(3)

  Lease Expiration  Renewal / Extension Options
USDA Forest Service(4)  A3/AA-/A+  135,992    2.0%  $3,387,747     8.8%  $24.91  11/13/2022  None
Northrop Grumman Systems(5)  NR/BBB+/NR  267,618  3.9  2,719,604  7.1  10.16  12/31/2021  None
Amazon.com  NR/NR/NR  417,637  6.0  2,505,822  6.5  6.00  6/30/2030  2, 5-year options
Cal Fire(6)  NR/NR/NR  153,429  2.2  1,277,661  3.3  8.33  11/30/2020  None
Gateway Charters(7)  NR/NR/NR  114,890  1.7  1,193,696  3.1  10.39  6/30/2028  None
Faneuil, Inc.  NR/NR/NR  64,800  0.9  1,155,708  3.0  17.84  5/9/2029  None
Hydra Distribution  NR/NR/NR  388,784  5.6  1,155,408  3.0  2.97  4/16/2025  None
GSA(8)  NR/NR/NR  132,035  1.9  1,060,421  2.8  8.03  5/6/2022  None
Dome Printing  NR/NR/NR  320,000  4.6  1,008,600  2.6  3.15  11/17/2033  None
McClellan Jet Services(9)  NR/NR/NR  280,839  4.1  1,001,085  2.6  3.56  9/12/2022  None
Ten Largest Owned Tenants  2,276,024  32.9%  $16,465,752    42.7%  $7.23      
Remaining Owned Tenants(10)  3,732,433  53.9    22,079,745  57.3  $5.92      
Vacant Spaces (Owned Space)  917,027  13.2    0  0.0  $0.00      
Totals / Wtd. Avg. All Owned Tenants  6,925,484  100.0%   $38,545,498  100.0%  $6.42      

 

 

(1)Calculated based on the approximate square footage occupied by each tenant.

(2)Certain ratings are those of the parent entity whether or not the parent entity guarantees the lease.

(3)UW Base Rent, UW Base Rent $ per SF and % of Total UW Base Rent are based on the underwritten rent roll dated September 15, 2020.

(4)USDA Forest Service leases 132,699 SF expiring on November 13, 2022 and 3,293 SF expiring on May 31, 2021. USDA Forest Service has the right to terminate its lease with 90 days’ written notice to the landlord.

(5)Northrop Grumman Systems leases 254,511 SF expiring on December 31, 2021, 4,857 SF expiring on July 31, 2022 and 8,250 SF expiring on November 30, 2022. Northrop Grumman Systems has the right to terminate a portion of its space (4,857 SF) with notice to the landlord and payment of a termination fee.

(6)Cal Fire leases 91,325 SF expiring on November 30, 2020, 42,095 SF on a month-to-month basis, 18,253 SF expiring June 30, 2028 and 1,756 SF expiring November 30, 2021.

(7)Gateway Charters leases 98,185 SF expiring on June 30, 2028, 15,105 SF expiring on October 16, 2027 and 1,600 SF expiring on June 30, 2021.

(8)GSA leases 73,094 SF expiring on May 6, 2022, 36,223 SF expiring on September 6, 2021, 14,958 expiring on September 30, 2022 and 7,760 expiring on September 30, 2021.GSA has the right to terminate its lease with 30 days’ notice.

(9)McClellan Jet Services has the right to terminate its lease with respect to a portion of its space (1,373 SF) effective at any time after November 30, 2023 with 30 days’ notice.

(10)Includes two tenants Siemens Industry, Inc. (65,785 SF, $7.20 UW Base Rent PSF) and Veterans Affairs (10,000 SF, $5.25 UW Base Rent PSF) who have leases starting in January 2021 and February 2021, respectively.

 

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The following table presents certain information relating to the lease rollover schedule at the McClellan Business Park Property:

 

Lease Expiration Schedule(1)(2)

 

Year Ending December 31  Expiring Owned GLA  % of Owned GLA  Cumulative % of Owned GLA 

UW Base Rent(3)

 

% of Total UW Base Rent(3)

 

UW Base Rent $ per SF(3)

  # of Expiring
Leases
MTM  75,533       1.1%  1.1%  $484,130     1.3%  $6.41  15
2020  150,128    2.2  3.3%  1,399,982  3.6  $9.33  17
2021  896,269   12.9   16.2%  7,397,959  19.2    $8.25  94
2022  1,044,895  15.1  31.3%  8,001,903  20.8    $7.66  63
2023  783,580  11.3  42.6%  3,821,274  9.9  $4.88  35
2024  463,243    6.7  49.3%  2,199,973  5.7  $4.75  21
2025  791,251  11.4  60.7%  4,144,034  10.8    $5.24  26
2026  152,898    2.2  62.9%  947,734  2.5  $6.20  5
2027  601,568    8.7  71.6%  2,915,448  7.6  $4.85  21
2028  233,106    3.4  75.0%  2,495,509  6.5  $10.71  21
2029  64,800    0.9  75.9%  1,155,708  3.0  $17.84  3
2030  420,757     6.1  82.0%  2,505,822  6.5  $5.96  5
2031 & Thereafter  330,429    4.8  86.8%  1,076,022  2.8  $3.26  13
Vacant  917,027  13.2  100.0%  0  0.0  $0.00  0
Total / Wtd. Avg.  6,925,484   100.0%     $38,545,498  100.0%  $6.42  339

 

 

(1)Certain tenants may have termination or contraction options (which may become exercisable prior to the originally stated expiration date of the tenant lease) that are not considered in the above Lease Expiration Schedule.

(2)UW Base Rent, % of Total UW Base Rent and UW Base Rent $ per SF are based on the underwritten rent roll dated September 15, 2020.

 

The following table presents certain information relating to historical occupancy at the McClellan Business Park Property:

 

Historical Leased %(1)

 

2017  2018  2019  As of 9/15/2020
80.0%  83.0%  NAV  86.8%

 

 

(1)As provided by the borrower and reflects average occupancy for the indicated year ended December 31 unless specified otherwise.

 

Operating History and Underwritten Net Cash Flow. The following table presents certain information relating to the historical operating performance and the Underwritten Net Cash Flow at the McClellan Business Park Property:

 

Cash Flow Analysis(1)

 

  

2017

 

2018

 

2019

 

TTM 9/30/2020

 

Underwritten

 

Underwritten

$ per SF

Base Rent  $30,020,185  $34,154,288  $36,215,976  $38,587,412  $38,545,498  $5.57
Rent Steps  0  0  0  0  1,210,817  0.17
Rent Avg Benefit  0  0  0  0  585,214  0.08
TI Amortization  0  0  0  0  535,080  0.08
Yard Rent  0  0  0  0  4,145,429  0.60
Expense Reimbursements  4,748,711  5,452,877  6,256,187  6,754,163  6,850,394  0.99
Other Income  252,056  47,853  300,496  793,948  793,948  0.11
Effective Gross Income  $35,020,952  $39,655,018  $42,772,659  $46,135,523  $52,666,380  $7.60
Total Operating Expenses  13,375,743  14,730,525  15,192,749  16,541,707  15,037,967  2.17
Net Operating Income(2)  $21,645,209  $24,924,493  $27,579,910  $29,593,816  $37,628,413  $5.43
TI/LC  0  0  0  0  1,731,371  0.25
Capital Expenditures  0  0  0  0  1,038,823  0.15
Net Cash Flow  $21,645,209  $24,924,493  $27,579,910  $29,593,816  $34,858,219  $5.03

 

 

(1)Certain items such as straight line rent, interest expense, interest income, lease cancellation income, depreciation, amortization, debt service payments and any other non-recurring or non-operating items were excluded from the historical presentation and are not considered for the underwritten cash flow.

(2)The increase from Most Recent NOI to UW NOI is primarily attributable to (i) contractual rent steps through October 2021 and the straight line average of contractual rent step increments over the lease term for investment grade tenants, (ii) increase in rental rates on rolling leases, (iii) occupancy increases, including the speculative lease up to Amazon of a newly built 400,000 square-foot last mile distribution center, and (iv) a management fee cap at $1,000,000.

 

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Appraisal. According to the appraisal, the McClellan Business Park Property had a “market value as is – bulk property” appraised value of $595,000,000 as of September 15, 2020 and a “hypothetical land value – bulk property” appraised value of $70,000,000 as of September 15, 2020.

 

Environmental Matters. According to the Phase I environmental reports dated between November 2, 2020 and November 6, 2020, the McClellan Business Park Property is a part of the former McClellan Air Force Base, which is on the National Priorities List (NPL) as a Superfund site due to impacts related to the long-term military operation of the McClellan Business Park Property. According to the related environmental reports, environmental impacts include, among other things, groundwater contamination from volatile organic compounds, 1,4-dioxane, metals, and perchlorate. The environmental reports identified such impacts, including the potential for vapor encroachment, as a site-wide recognized environmental condition. In addition, the Phase I ESAs identified two lot-specific recognized environmental conditions related to (i) perfluorooctane sulfonate concentrations exceeding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency screening criteria for drinking water at one parcel and (ii) impacts from the prior operations of a wastewater treatment plant, sludge drying beds, an underground oil-water separator, a 10,000-gallon oil storage tank and a pesticide/herbicide storage area on another parcel. The McClellan Business Park Property is subject to multiple local, state and federal restrictions and institutional controls, including, among other things, groundwater use restrictions, use restrictions, digging restrictions, interference restrictions and access restrictions. According to the environmental reports, the United States Air Force is the responsible party of record and retains responsibility for subsequent discoveries of previously-unknown environmental conditions.

 

Market Overview and Competition. The McClellan Business Park Property is in the northern part of the City of Sacramento as well as unincorporated areas of Sacramento County. The area is generally located northwest of Interstate 80, southwest of the unincorporated community of North Highlands and southeast of the unincorporated community of Rio Linda. The area is located approximately nine miles northeast of Sacramento’s central business district.

 

McClellan Business Park Market Summary. McClellan Business Park is in the unincorporated community of North Highlands within Sacramento County. North Highlands is a mixed-use area, with retail uses surrounding Watt Avenue, industrial uses to the south, residential uses to the east of Watt Avenue, and residential and agricultural uses to the north of the McClellan Park area. The McClellan Business Park Property is located approximately 10 miles northeast of Downtown Sacramento. McClellan Park is recognized as its own submarket and tracked as such by the major brokerage houses due to its size. Land uses within McClellan Park include office, light industrial, heavy industrial, aviation-related, rail, and a portion of multifamily properties. One of the primary demand drivers for the submarket, particularly for the industrial users, is the McClellan Business Park Property’s adjacent position to the 10,600-foot McClellan Airfield. When the borrower sponsor acquired the McClellan Business Park Property in 2001, McClellan Park had only two tenants totaling 90,000 SF of space. When the borrower took ownership, the McClellan Business Park Property had an estimated employment of 5,500. Since then, employment has grown 300% to an estimated 18,000 to 20,000 today. Since 2001, the McClellan Business Park Property has leased and redeveloped in excess of 6.0 million SF of manufacturing, warehouse, and office space. From 2011 to the third quarter of 2020, asking rents in the McClellan Park submarket have increased at a compound annual growth rate of 5.1% and vacancy has decreased by 14.5%.

 

The Borrower. The borrower is McClellan Realty, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. Legal counsel to the borrower delivered a non-consolidation opinion in connection with the origination of the McClellan Business Park Whole Loan. The borrower sponsor and non-recourse carveout guarantor under the McClellan Business Park Whole Loan is McClellan Business Park, LLC.

 

Escrows. At origination, the borrower funded upfront reserves of (i) approximately $689,613.89 for the amount owed by the borrower under the development agency loan described below under “—Current Mezzanine or Subordinate Indebtedness,” (ii) approximately $18,717 for future rent credits, abatements or gap rent for certain existing leases and (iii) approximately $5,482,591 for existing tenant improvement and leasing commission obligations.

 

On each due date during the continuance of a McClellan Business Park Cash Trap Event Period, the borrower is required to fund (i) a tax reserve in an amount equal to one-twelfth of the property taxes that the lender estimates

 

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will be payable during the next ensuing 12 months, (ii) an insurance reserve in an amount equal to one-twelfth of the insurance premiums that the lender estimates will be payable for the renewal of any required insurance policies, unless the borrower is maintaining a blanket policy meeting the requirements of the related loan documents, (iii) a replacement reserve in the amount of $86,568.55 (to be reduced to take into account the reduction of expenses in connection with a partial release), subject to a cap of $2,077,645.20, and (iv) a tenant improvements and leasing commission reserve in the amount of $288,561.83, subject to a cap of $6,925,484.

 

A “McClellan Business Park Cash Trap Event Period” means each period (i) during the continuance of an event of default under the McClellan Business Park Whole Loan, or (ii) commencing when the debt yield (as calculated under the loan documents) is less than 7.0% at the end of any calendar quarter, and ending when the debt yield is equal to or greater than 7.0% at the end of any calendar quarter.

 

Lockbox and Cash Management. The McClellan Business Park Whole Loan is structured with a hard lockbox and springing cash management. The borrower is required to deliver tenant direction letters instructing all tenants to deposit rents into a lender-controlled lockbox account. In addition, the borrower is required to cause all cash revenues relating to the McClellan Business Park Property and all other money received by the borrower or the property manager with respect to the McClellan Business Park Property (other than tenant security deposits) to be deposited into such lockbox account or a lender-controlled cash management account within two business days of receipt thereof.

 

On each business day that no McClellan Business Park Cash Trap Event Period is continuing, all funds in the lockbox account are required to be swept into a borrower-controlled operating account. On each business day that a McClellan Business Park Cash Trap Event Period is continuing, all funds in the lockbox account are required to be swept into the cash management account.

 

During the continuance of a McClellan Business Park Cash Trap Event Period (other than an event of default under the McClellan Business Park Whole Loan), all amounts on deposit in the cash management account after payment of debt service and required reserves are required to be deposited into an excess cash flow reserve account as additional collateral for the McClellan Business Park Whole Loan.

 

Property Management. The McClellan Business Park Property is currently managed by LDKV Management, Inc. Under the McClellan Business Park Whole Loan documents, the McClellan Business Park Property is required to be managed by LDKV Management, Inc. or another property management company approved by the lender, with respect to which, if required by the lender, a rating agency confirmation has been received and, to the extent the other manager is affiliated with the borrower or guarantor, delivery of a non-consolidation opinion. The lender has the right to require the borrower to replace the property manager (i) if the property manager files or is the subject of a petition in bankruptcy, (ii) during the continuance of an event of default under the McClellan Business Park Whole Loan documents, (iii) upon a change in control of the manager, (iv) during the continuance of an event of default by the property manager under the management agreement (after the expiration of any applicable notice and/or cure periods) or (v) for cause including but not limited to fraud, gross negligence, willful misconduct or misappropriation of funds by the property manager.

 

Condominium Conversion. Pursuant to the lease with the tenant Twin Rivers, in the event, among other conditions, the Twin Rivers tenant prepays its rent in full, the Twin Rivers tenant may request the release of its leased premises from the lien of the McClellan Business Park Whole Loan and the borrower may be required to (i) convert the building occupied by Twin Rivers to a commercial condominium and (ii) transfer to the Twin Rivers tenant ownership of its leased premises within the Twin Rivers building (the “Twin Rivers Condominium Unit”). As of origination, the Twin Rivers tenant has prepaid its rent in full but has not requested that the borrower perform a condominium conversion. Under the loan documents, the borrower is permitted to perform a condominium conversion of the Twin Rivers building, provided that, among other conditions, (i) the resulting condominium regime comprises two or more condominium units, one of which consists solely of the Twin Rivers Condominium Unit and (ii) any related condominium documents are subject to the approval of the lender, not to be unreasonably withheld. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Mortgage Pool Characteristics—Condominium Interests and Other Shared Interests” in the Preliminary Prospectus.

 

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Current Mezzanine or Subordinate Indebtedness. A portion of the McClellan Business Park Property is subject to a subordinate loan (the “Development Agency Loan”) obtained in connection with the development of the McClellan Business Park Property in 2011 in favor of the Sacramento County Successor Agency (the “Development Agency”) in the original principal amount of $1,000,000, of which an estimated $639,220.10 (as calculated by the Development Agency based on current leasing rates at the applicable portion of the McClellan Business Park Property) is outstanding, which amount may be forgiven if the borrower satisfies certain development and leasing criteria over the remaining term of the Development Agency Loan (provided that the borrower and the subordinate lender disagree as to what the criteria are for obtaining forgiveness and whether the borrower has yet satisfied such criteria with respect to the outstanding principal balance). All interest accrues at 4% simple interest under the Development Agency Loan, but all payments of interest or principal are deferred until the maturity date, which is March 1, 2023. At origination, the Development Agency entered into a subordination agreement pursuant to which the Development Agency expressly waived, relinquished and subordinated the lien of the Development Agency Loan in favor of the McClellan Business Park Loan. In connection with the Development Agency Loan, the borrower deposited $689,613.89 with the lender (the “Development Agency Loan Reserve Funds”) at origination, representing approximately 108% of the estimated amount owed by the borrower to the Development Agency. In the event that the Development Agency commences any enforcement action or commences the exercise of any remedies under the Development Agency Loan, the lender has the right, without the consent of the borrower, to disburse the Development Agency Loan Reserve Funds to the Development Agency for the payment of any outstanding debt owned by borrower to the Development Agency.

 

Permitted Future Mezzanine or Subordinate Secured Indebtedness. Not permitted.

 

Release of Collateral. Provided no default or event of default under the McClellan Business Park Whole Loan is continuing, the borrower is permitted to obtain a release of one or more buildings (each, a “McClellan Business Park Release Parcel”) comprising a portion of the McClellan Business Park Property subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including, among others: (i) prepayment of the McClellan Business Park Whole Loan for a release price equal to (a) for the first 10% of the original principal balance of the McClellan Business Park Whole Loan being repaid, 110% of the allocated loan amount of the applicable McClellan Business Park Release Parcel(s) and (b) for the remaining collateral, 115% of the allocated loan amount of the applicable McClellan Business Park Release Parcel(s), in each instance together with any applicable yield maintenance premium, (ii) after giving effect to such release (a) the debt yield (as calculated under the McClellan Business Park Whole Loan documents), as of the date of such release, is equal to or greater than 10%, (b) at least 100 buildings remain subject to the lien of the McClellan Business Park Whole Loan and no building accounts, on a pro forma basis, for more than 10% of the remaining aggregated net cash flow (as calculated under the McClellan Business Park Whole Loan documents) and (c) at least 60% of the remaining rentable square feet is used for industrial purposes and (iii) satisfaction of customary REMIC requirements. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the foregoing, if the portion of the McClellan Business Park Property identified as Lot 83 (the “Twin Rivers Parcel”) is being released in connection with the borrower’s conversion of the Twin Rivers Parcel to a condominium (the “McClellan Business Park Condominium Conversion”), then the release price for the Twin Rivers Parcel will be equal to 100% of its allocated loan amount.

 

In addition, the McClellan Business Park Whole Loan documents permit the borrower to obtain the free release of certain non-income producing parcels (each, a “McClellan Business Park NIP Parcel”) that were attributed no value in underwriting subject to satisfaction of certain conditions including, among others, that any such McClellan Business Park NIP Parcel is being released solely (i) to accommodate parcel/tax lot adjustments for potential development by an affiliate of the borrower or guarantor or (ii) for the sale of such McClellan Business Park NIP Parcel to a third party that is not an affiliate of the borrower or the guarantor. After the occurrence of the McClellan Business Park Condominium Conversion, the borrower may also obtain the free release of the premises within the Twin Rivers Parcel currently occupied by the tenant Twin Rivers, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions set forth in the related loan documents.

 

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Terrorism Insurance. The borrower is required to maintain the “all risk” insurance policy that provides terrorism insurance in an amount equal to the full replacement cost of the McClellan Business Park Property, as well as 24 months of business interruption coverage, together with a 12-month extended period of indemnity following restoration. If TRIPRA or a subsequent statute is no longer in effect, then the borrower’s requirement will be capped at insurance premiums equal to two times the amount of the insurance premium payable in respect of the property and business interruption/rental loss insurance required under the related loan documents. See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Terrorism Insurance May Not Be Available for All Mortgaged Properties” in the Preliminary Prospectus.

 

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Mortgaged Property Information   Mortgage Loan Information
Number of Mortgaged Properties 1   Loan Seller   CREFI
Location (City/State) Los Angeles, California   Cut-off Date Principal Balance   $75,000,000
Property Type Industrial   Cut-off Date Principal Balance per SF   $137.63
Size (SF) 544,935   Percentage of Initial Pool Balance   6.9%
Total Occupancy as of 6/25/2020 100.0%   Number of Related Mortgage Loans   None
Owned Occupancy as of 6/25/2020 100.0%   Type of Security   Fee Simple
Year Built / Latest Renovation 1977, 1978, 2014 / 2020   Mortgage Rate   2.77000%
Appraised Value $256,100,000   Original Term to Maturity (Months)   120
      Original Amortization Term (Months)   NAP
      Original Interest Only Period (Months)   120
           
Underwritten Revenues $12,003,810        
Underwritten Expenses $2,565,017   Escrows(1)
Underwritten Net Operating Income (NOI) $9,438,793     Upfront Monthly
Underwritten Net Cash Flow (NCF) $9,375,682   Taxes $617,304 $123,461
Cut-off Date LTV Ratio 29.3%   Insurance $280,861 $40,123
LTV Ratio at Maturity 29.3%   Replacement Reserve $0 $0
DSCR Based on Underwritten NOI / NCF  4.48x / 4.45x   TI/LC $0 $0
Debt Yield Based on Underwritten NOI / NCF  12.6% / 12.5%   Other(2) $3,288,375 $0
           
Sources and Uses
Sources $ %      Uses $ %     
Mortgage Loan Amount $75,000,000 44.6% Loan Payoff $117,377,813 69.9%
Mezzanine Loan Amount(3) 93,000,000 55.4    Return of Equity 42,980,764 25.6   
      Reserves 4,186,541 2.5   
      Closing Costs 3,454,883 2.1   
           
Total Sources $168,000,000 100.0% Total Uses $168,000,000 100.0%
                     
 
(1)See “—Escrows” below.
(2)Other upfront reserve consists of $2,620,000 for unfunded obligations pertaining to leasing commissions and free rent, $168,375 for a mortgage debt service reserve, and $500,000 for an additional allowance reserve.
(3)See “—Mezzanine or Secured Subordinate Indebtedness” below.

 

The Mortgage Loan. The Amazon West LA mortgage loan (the “Amazon West LA Loan”) is a fixed rate loan secured by a first mortgage encumbering the borrower’s fee simple interest in an industrial property located in Los Angeles, California (the “Amazon West LA Property”). The Amazon West LA Loan is evidenced by a promissory note with an original principal balance and an outstanding principal balance as of the Cut-off Date of $75,000,000, representing approximately 6.9% of the Initial Pool Balance.

 

The Amazon West LA Loan was originated by Citi Real Estate Funding Inc. (“CREFI”) on October 22, 2020. The Amazon West LA Loan had an initial term of 120 months and has a remaining term of 120 months as of the Cut-off Date. The Amazon West LA Loan requires interest only payments on each due date through the scheduled maturity date in November 2030. The Amazon West LA Loan accrues interest at a fixed rate of 2.77000% per annum.

 

The Amazon West LA Loan proceeds were used to refinance existing debt, return equity to the borrower sponsor, fund reserves and pay origination costs. Voluntary prepayment of the Amazon West LA Loan is permitted on or after August 6, 2030 without payment of any prepayment premium. Provided that no event of default is continuing, defeasance of the entire Amazon West LA Loan with direct, non-callable obligations of the United States of America is permitted at any time on or after the first due date following the second anniversary of the securitization closing date.

 

The Mortgaged Property. The Amazon West LA Property is a 544,935 SF industrial property located in Los Angeles, California. The Amazon West LA Property was built in 1977, 1978, and 2014 and was subsequently renovated in 2020. Situated on approximately 12.5 acres, the Amazon West LA Property is located along Mesmer Avenue, in the Long Beach-Glendale area of Los Angeles, California within Los Angeles County. The Amazon West LA Property is located outside the southern portion of Culver City Limits east of the 405 Freeway and south of the 90 Freeway. As of June 25, 2020, the Amazon West LA Property is 100% occupied by Amazon.com Services LLC and Chick-Fil-A, Inc.

 

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The largest tenant at the Amazon West LA Property, Amazon.com Services LLC (“Amazon Services”) (91.7% of NRA; 97.6% of base rent) leases 499,633 SF, which is comprised of a 381,150 SF warehouse building and a 118,483 SF ground lease to be utilized as parking. Amazon Services has a lease expiration date of March 31, 2035, with three, five-year renewal options and no termination options. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Amazon.com, Inc. offers a range of products and services through its websites. The company initially started as an online marketplace for books but later expanded to sell electronics, software, video games, apparel, furniture, food, toys, and jewelry. In 2015, Amazon.com surpassed Walmart as the most valuable retailer in the United States by market capitalization. In 2017, Amazon.com acquired Whole Foods Market for $13.4 billion, which vastly increased its presence as a brick-and-mortar retailer. In 2018, the company announced that its two-day delivery service, Amazon Prime, had surpassed 100 million subscribers worldwide.

 

The second largest tenant at the Amazon West LA Property, Chick-Fil-A, Inc. (8.3% of NRA; 2.4% of base rent) consists of 45,302 SF of land (4,560 SF of improvements) on a ground lease expiring in November 2028 with three, five-year renewal options, one, four-year and one, 11-month renewal option. Chick-fil-A, Inc. is a family owned and privately held restaurant company founded in 1967 by S. Truett Cathy. Chick-fil-A, Inc. serves food in more than 2,500 restaurants in 47 states, Washington, D.C., and Canada.

 

COVID-19 Update. As of November 6, 2020, the Amazon West LA Property is open and operational. As of November 6, 2020, the Amazon West LA Loan is not subject to any modification or forbearance requests. Additionally, there have been no rent relief requests or lease modifications by any tenants at the Amazon West LA Property. All tenants by count, square footage and underwritten base rent have paid rent for October 2020. The first payment date of the Amazon West LA Loan is December 2020.

 

The following table presents certain information relating to the tenants at the Amazon West LA Property:

 

Largest Tenants Based on Underwritten Base Rent(1)

Tenant Name

Credit Rating (MIS/Fitch/S&P)(2)

Tenant GLA

% of GLA

UW Base Rent

% of Total UW Base Rent

UW Base Rent
$ per SF

Lease Expiration

Renewal / Extension Options

Amazon Services LLC A2 / A+ / AA- 499,633  91.7% $8,860,875       97.6% $17.73 3/31/2035 3, 5-year options
Chick-Fil-A, Inc. NR / NR / NR 45,302 8.3    220,000 2.4    $4.86 11/26/2028 Various(3)
Largest Owned Tenants   544,935 100.0% $9,080,875 100.0% $16.66    
Remaining Tenants   0 0.0    0 0.0    $0.00    
Vacant   0 0.0    0 0.0    $0.00    
Total / Wtd. Avg.   544,935 100.0% $9,080,875 100.0% $16.66    
                 
 
(1)Based on the underwritten rent roll dated June 25, 2020.
(2)In certain instances, ratings provided are those of the parent company of the entity shown, whether or not the parent company guarantees the lease.
(3)Chick-Fil-A, Inc. has three, five-year renewal options, one, four-year and one, 11-month renewal option.
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The following table presents certain information relating to the lease rollover schedule at the Amazon West LA Property based on initial lease expiration dates:

 

Lease Expiration Schedule(1)(2)      

          

Year Ending December 31

Expiring Owned GLA

% of Owned GLA

Cumulative % of Owned GLA

UW Base Rent

% of Total UW Base Rent

UW Base Rent $ per SF

# of Expiring Leases

MTM 0 0.0% 0.0% $0 0.0% $0.00 0
2020 0            0.0    0.0% 0 0.0    $0.00 0
2021 0            0.0    0.0% 0 0.0    $0.00 0
2022 0            0.0    0.0% 0 0.0    $0.00 0
2023 0            0.0    0.0% 0 0.0    $0.00 0
2024 0            0.0    0.0% 0 0.0    $0.00 0
2025 0            0.0    0.0% 0 0.0    $0.00 0
2026 0            0.0    0.0% 0 0.0    $0.00 0
2027 0            0.0    0.0% 0 0.0    $0.00 0
2028 45,302            8.3    8.3% 220,000 2.4    $4.86 1
2029 0 0.0    8.3% 0 0.0    $0.00 0
2030 0            0.0    8.3% 0 0.0    $0.00 0
2031 & Thereafter 499,633 91.7    100.0% 8,860,875 97.6    $17.73 1
Vacant 0         0.0    100.0% 0

0.0   

$0.00

0

Total 544,935     100.0%   $9,080,875 100.0% $16.66 2

 

 
(1)Based on the underwritten rent roll dated June 25, 2020.
(2)Certain tenants may have termination or contraction options (which may become exercisable prior to the originally stated expiration date of the tenant lease) that are not considered in the above Lease Expiration Schedule.

 

The following table presents certain information relating to historical occupancy at the Amazon West LA Property:

 

Historical Leased %(1)(2)

2017

2018

2019

As of 6/25/2020(3)

NAV NAV NAV 100.0%

 

 
(1)Represents the average annual occupancy as of December 31 for each respective year unless otherwise indicated.
(2)Historical occupancy information for the Amazon West LA Property is limited as it received a major built-to-suit renovation in 2020.
(3)Based on the underwritten rent roll dated June 25, 2020.
Underwritten Net Cash Flow. The following table presents certain information relating to the Underwritten Net Cash Flow at the Amazon West LA Property:

Cash Flow Analysis(1)(2)

 

Underwritten

Underwritten

$ per SF

Base Rent $9,080,875 $16.66
Contractual Rent Steps 740,782 1.36
Reimbursements 2,565,017 4.71
Other Income 0 0.00
Vacancy & Credit Loss (382,864) (0.70)
Effective Gross Income $12,003,810 $22.03
     
Real Estate Taxes $1,447,793 $2.66
Insurance 458,513 0.84
Management Fee 240,076 0.44
Other Operating Expenses 418,635 0.77
Total Operating Expenses $2,565,017 $4.71
     
Net Operating Income $9,438,793 $17.32
TI/LC 50,277 0.09
Capital Expenditures 12,834 0.02
Net Cash Flow $9,375,682 $17.21
 
(1)Based on the underwritten rent roll dated June 25, 2020.
(2)Historical financial information for the Amazon West LA Property is limited as it received a major built-to-suit renovation in 2020.

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Appraisal. According to the appraisal, the Amazon West LA Property has an “as-is” appraised value of $256,100,000 as of July 6, 2020. The appraisal also concluded that the Amazon West LA Property will have a prospective market value “upon stabilization” of $267,400,000 as of July 1, 2021.

 

Appraisal Approach

Value

Discount Rate

Capitalization Rate

Direct Capitalization Approach $258,200,000 N/A 3.50%
Income Capitalization Approach $256,100,000 4.50% 3.75%

 

Environmental Matters. According to the Phase I environmental report dated July 10, 2020, there are no recognized environmental conditions at the Amazon West LA Property.

 

Market Overview and Competition. The Amazon West LA Property is located in the Central Los Angeles submarket of the Los Angeles market, which exhibited a 95.2% occupancy rate as of Q1 2020. Asking rent per SF in the Central Los Angeles submarket was $7.59 per SF as of the same period. According to the appraisal, over the past five years, absorption in the Central Los Angeles submarket and in the overall market has been outpacing construction. New warehouse/distribution development in the submarket totals 1,107,097 SF which consists of 249,653 SF of under construction inventory, 227,444 SF of planned inventory and 630,000 SF of proposed inventory. Demand for large distribution warehouse space has increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic as the volume of online shopping increased and industrial logistics is integrated with e-commerce.

 

The Borrower. The borrower is Playa Vista Real Estate II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Amazon West LA Borrower”). Hooman Nissani, Sharen Golshon, and Babak Sarraf are the borrower sponsors and non-recourse carveout guarantors. Legal counsel to the Amazon West LA Borrower delivered a non-consolidation opinion in connection with the origination of the Amazon West LA Loan.

 

Escrows. On the origination date, the Amazon West LA Borrower deposited (i) approximately $617,304 into a real estate tax reserve account, (ii) approximately $280,861 into an insurance reserve account, (iii) approximately $2,620,000 into an unfunded obligations reserve (pertaining to leasing commissions and free rent), (iv) approximately $168,375 into a mortgage debt service reserve, and (v) approximately $500,000 into an additional allowance reserve.

 

Tax Reserve – The Amazon West LA Borrower is required to deposit into a real estate tax reserve, on a monthly basis, 1/12 of the estimated annual real estate taxes (initially estimated to be $123,461).

 

Insurance Reserve – On each due date, the Amazon West LA Borrower are required to deposit reserves of 1/12 of the insurance premiums that the lender estimates will be sufficient to pay the insurance premiums due for the renewal of coverage (initially estimated to be approximately $40,123).

 

Replacement Reserve – On each payment date during the continuance of an Amazon West LA Trigger Period (as defined below), the Amazon West LA Borrower is required to deposit $1,069.50 into a replacement reserve account.

 

TI/LC Reserve – On each payment date during the continuance of an Amazon West LA Trigger Period, the Amazon West LA Borrower is required to deposit $4,189.71 into a tenant improvement and leasing commissions reserve account.

 

Lockbox and Cash Management. The Amazon West LA Loan is structured with a hard lockbox and in-place cash management. The Amazon West LA Borrower is required to cause each tenant at the Amazon West LA Property to deposit rents directly into a lender-controlled lockbox account. In addition, the Amazon West LA Borrower is required to cause all rents received by the Amazon West LA Borrower or the property manager with respect to the Amazon West LA Property to be deposited into such lockbox account. All amounts in the lockbox account are required to be remitted to a lender-controlled cash management account on each business day and to be applied and disbursed in accordance with the Amazon West LA Loan documents. Upon the occurrence of an Amazon West LA Trigger Period all excess cash flow funds remaining in the cash management account after the application of such funds in accordance with the Amazon West LA Loan documents are required: (1) to the

 

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extent the outstanding Amazon West LA Trigger Period exists solely as the result of a Mezzanine Cash Sweep Period (as defined below), to be deposited to or at the direction of the mezzanine lender, or (2) otherwise to be held by the lender in an excess cash flow reserve account as additional collateral for the Amazon West LA Loan. Upon an event of default under Amazon West LA Loan documents, the lender will be required to apply funds to the debt in such priority as it may determine in its sole discretion.

 

Amazon West LA Trigger Period” means a period commencing upon the earliest to occur of (i) an event of default beyond applicable notice and/or cure periods, (ii) the debt yield (inclusive of mezzanine debt) falling below 5.0%, (iii) the Amazon West LA Loan debt yield falling below 11.20%, (iv) a Specified Tenant Trigger Period (as defined below), and (v) the occurrence of a Mezzanine Cash Sweep Period, and expiring upon (a) with respect to clause (i) above, the cure (if applicable) of such event of default, (b) with respect to clause (ii) above, the date that the debt yield (inclusive of mezzanine debt) is equal to or greater than 5.25% for two consecutive calendar quarters, (c) with respect to clause (iii) above, the date that the Amazon West LA Loan debt yield is equal to or greater than 11.76% for two consecutive calendar quarters, (d) with respect to clause (iv) above, such Specified Tenant Trigger Period ceasing to exist, and (e) with respect to clause (v) above, the expiration of the applicable Mezzanine Cash Sweep Period.

 

A “Specified Tenant” means, as applicable, (i) Amazon Services, and, (ii) any other tenants of the Specified Tenant space (or any portion thereof), and (iii) any guarantor(s) of the applicable related Specified Tenant lease(s).

 

A “Specified Tenant Trigger Period” means a period (A) commencing upon the first to occur of (i) the Specified Tenant being in material default under the Specified Tenant lease, (ii) the Specified Tenant failing to be in actual, physical possession of the Specified Tenant space, (iii) the Specified Tenant providing written notice that it is terminating its lease (or any portion thereof), (iv) any termination or cancellation of the Specified Tenant lease (including, without limitation, rejection in any bankruptcy or similar insolvency proceeding), and/or any Specified Tenant lease failing to otherwise be in full force and effect, (v) any bankruptcy or similar insolvency of the Specified Tenant, and (vi) the Specified Tenant failing to maintain a long-term unsecured debt rating of at least “A” from S&P and an equivalent rating from each of the other rating agencies which rate the Specified Tenant, and (B) expiring upon the first to occur of the lender’s receipt of evidence reasonably acceptable to lender of (1) the satisfaction of the Specified Tenant Cure Conditions (as defined below), or (2) the Amazon West LA Borrower leasing the entire Specified Tenant space in accordance with the Amazon West LA Loan documents and such tenant being in actual, physical occupancy of such space and paying the full amount of the rent due under such lease.

 

Specified Tenant Cure Conditions” means each of the following, as applicable: (a) with respect to clause (i) of the definition of Specified Tenant Trigger Period, the cure of monetary and material non-monetary defaults, (b) with respect to clause (ii) of the definition of Specified Tenant Trigger Period, the Specified Tenant (x) is in actual, physical possession of the Specified Tenant space, and (y) except to the extent the Specified Tenant is an investment grade tenant, operating in its premises during customary hours and not “dark” in the Specified Tenant space, (c) with respect to clause (iii) or (iv) of the definition of Specified Tenant Trigger Period, the Specified Tenant having revoked or rescinded all termination or cancellation notices and having re-affirmed the Specified Tenant lease or the lender having approved the sublease, as applicable, (d) with respect to any applicable bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding involving the Specified Tenant or the Specified Tenant lease, the Specified Tenant has affirmed the applicable Specified Tenant lease pursuant to a final, non-appealable order of a court of competent jurisdiction, (e) the applicable Specified Tenant paying full, unabated rent, or to the extent that such Specified Tenant’s rent is abated solely in connection with a free rent period or similar rent concession in accordance with the applicable Specified Tenant lease, the Amazon West LA Borrower having deposited the amount of any unexpired rent abatement (or similar concession), as reasonably determined by the lender, into a reserve with the lender, and (f) with respect to clause (vi) of the definition of Specified Tenant Trigger Period, the applicable rating rising to the at least “AA-” from S&P and an equivalent rating from each of the other rating agencies which rate the Specified Tenant.

 

Mezzanine Cash Sweep Period” means a period (A) commencing on the mezzanine lender’s delivery of a written notice to the lender stating that (i) an event of default has occurred and is continuing under the Amazon West LA Mezzanine Loan (as defined below), and/or (ii) the mezzanine lender is entitled to sums pursuant to the Amazon West LA Mezzanine Loan documents in excess and/or addition to the Amazon West LA Mezzanine Loan

 

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monthly debt service (including, without limitation, any default interest, late charges, missed payments, reserve deposits and/or amounts due in connection with an acceleration of the Amazon West LA Mezzanine Loan, or other exercise of remedies thereunder) and (B) expiring upon the mezzanine lender’s delivery of a written notice to the lender stating that (1) with respect to clause (i) above, the cure of such event of default and (2) with respect to clause (ii) above, the mezzanine lender no longer being entitled to such sums and the only then amounts due and payable pursuant to the terms of the Amazon West LA Mezzanine Loan documents are the Amazon West LA Mezzanine Loan monthly debt service payments. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Mezzanine Cash Sweep Period will not expire in the event that a Mezzanine Cash Sweep Period then exists for any other reason.

 

Property Management. The Amazon West LA Property is self-managed by the Amazon West LA Borrower.

 

Current Mezzanine or Subordinate Indebtedness. Concurrently with the origination of the Amazon West LA Loan, Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp. made a $93,000,000 mezzanine loan (the “Amazon West LA Mezzanine Loan”) to, Playa Vista Mezz, LLC, the sole member of the Amazon West LA Borrower, which is secured by the sole member’s ownership interest in the Amazon West LA Borrower. The Amazon West LA Mezzanine Loan is coterminous with the Amazon West LA Loan and accrues interest at a fixed per annum rate equal to 5.10000%. The lenders of the Amazon West LA Loan and the Amazon West LA Mezzanine Loan entered into an intercreditor agreement that provides for customary consent rights, cure rights and the right to purchase the defaulted Amazon West LA Loan. On the origination date, the Amazon West LA Borrower deposited $400,000 into a mezzanine debt service reserve. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Additional Indebtedness—Mezzanine Indebtedness” in the Preliminary Prospectus.

Financial Information

 

Amazon West LA Loan

Amazon West LA

Total Loan

Cut-off Date Balance $75,000,000 $168,000,000
Cut-off Date LTV Ratio 29.3% 65.6%
Maturity Date LTV Ratio 29.3% 65.6%
DSCR Based on Underwritten NCF 4.45x 1.36x
Debt Yield Based on Underwritten NOI 12.6% 5.6%

 

Permitted Future Mezzanine or Secured Subordinate Indebtedness. Not permitted.

 

Release of Collateral. Pursuant to a partial defeasance any time after the date that is two years from the Closing Date, the borrower may deliver defeasance collateral and obtain the release of the parcel subject to the ground lease with Chick-Fil-A Inc., provided that, among other conditions: (i) the defeasance collateral is in an amount equal to the greater of (a) $7,979,910.71, and (b) 100% of the net sales proceeds applicable to such parcel, (ii) the borrower delivers a REMIC opinion, (iii) the borrower delivers a rating agency confirmation, (iv) as of the date of notice of the partial release or the consummation of the partial release, after giving effect to the release, (1) the debt service coverage (inclusive of mezzanine debt) ratio with respect to the remaining Amazon West LA Property is at least equal to the greater of (a) 1.36x, and (b) the debt service coverage ratio for the Amazon West LA Property as of the date of notice of the partial release or the consummation of the partial release, as applicable, and (2) the Mortgage Loan debt service coverage ratio with respect to the remaining Amazon West LA Property is at least equal to the greater of (a) 4.46x, and (b) the Mortgage Loan debt service coverage ratio for the Amazon West LA Property as of the date of notice of the partial release or the consummation of the partial release, as applicable, (v) as of the date of notice of the partial release or the consummation of the partial release, after giving effect to the release, as applicable, (1) the loan-to-value ratio (inclusive of mezzanine debt) with respect to the remaining Amazon West LA Property is no greater than the lesser of (a) 62.8% and (b) the loan-to-value ratio for the Amazon West LA Property as of the date of notice of the partial release or the consummation of the partial release, as applicable, and (2) the Mortgage Loan loan-to-value ratio with respect to the remaining Amazon West LA Property is no greater than the lesser of (a) 28.0% and (b) the Mortgage Loan loan-to-value ratio for the Amazon West LA Property as of the date of notice of the partial release or the consummation of the partial release, as applicable, and (vi) as of the date of notice of the partial

 

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release or the consummation of the partial release, after giving effect to the release, (1) the debt yield (inclusive of mezzanine debt) with respect to the remaining Amazon West LA Property is at least equal to the greater of (a) 5.59%, and (b) the debt yield for the Amazon West LA Property as of the date of notice of the partial release or the consummation of the partial release, as applicable, and (2) the Mortgage Loan debt yield with respect to the remaining Amazon West LA Property is at least equal to the greater of (a) 12.52 %, and (b) the Mortgage Loan debt yield for the Amazon West LA Property as of the date of notice of the partial release or the consummation of the partial release, as applicable.

 

Terrorism Insurance. The Amazon West LA Loan documents require that the “all-risk” insurance policy required to be maintained by the Amazon West LA Borrower provide coverage for terrorism in an amount equal to the full replacement cost of the Amazon West LA Property, plus business interruption coverage in an amount equal to 100% of the projected gross income for the Amazon West LA Property until the completion of restoration or the expiration of 18 months, with a 12-month extended period of indemnity. The “all-risk” policy containing terrorism insurance is required to contain a deductible that is no greater than $25,000. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the lender approved borrower provided coverage as of the origination date without terrorism coverage included, provided that upon renewal of the policies providing the general liability and umbrella liability coverages on May 15, 2021, the Amazon West LA Borrower is required to add terrorism coverage as required under the Amazon West LA Loan documents. See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Terrorism Insurance May Not Be Available for All Mortgaged Properties” in the Preliminary Prospectus.
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32-42 Broadway 

 

Mortgaged Property Information   Mortgage Loan Information
Number of Mortgaged Properties 1   Loan Seller   CREFI
Location (City/State) New York, New York   Cut-off Date Balance(2)   $75,000,000
Property Type Office   Cut-off Date Balance per SF(1)   $239.66
Size (SF) 521,573   Percentage of Initial Pool Balance   6.9%
Total Occupancy as of 9/1/2020 90.5%   Number of Related Mortgage Loans   None
Owned Occupancy as of 9/1/2020 90.5%   Type of Security   Fee Simple
Year Built / Latest Renovation 1889, 1904 / 2019   Mortgage Rate   3.25000%
Appraised Value $243,000,000   Original Term to Maturity (Months)   120
      Original Amortization Term (Months)   NAP
      Original Interest Only Period (Months)   120
           
           
Underwritten Revenues $23,169,206        
Underwritten Expenses $10,872,817   Escrows(3)
Underwritten Net Operating Income (NOI) $12,296,389     Upfront Monthly
Underwritten Net Cash Flow (NCF) $10,952,043   Taxes $0 $393,685
Cut-off Date LTV Ratio(1) 51.4%   Insurance $0 $0
Maturity Date LTV Ratio(1) 51.4%   Replacement Reserve $0 $30,425
DSCR Based on Underwritten NOI / NCF(1) 2.99x / 2.66x   TI/LC(4) $3,000,000 $0
Debt Yield Based on Underwritten NOI / NCF(1) 9.8% / 8.8%   Other(5) $4,225,988 $0
             
Sources and Uses  
Sources $ % Uses $ %
Whole Loan Amount $125,000,000   98.4% Loan Payoff $115,986,003 91.3%
Principal’s New Cash Contribution 2,050,134  1.6 Reserves 7,225,988 5.7
      Closing Costs 3,838,143 3.0
           
Total Sources $127,050,134 100.0% Total Uses $127,050,134 100.0%
                     

 

(1)Calculated based on the aggregate outstanding balance of the 32-42 Broadway Whole Loan. See “—The Mortgage Loan” below.

(2)The Cut-off Date Balance of $75,000,000 represents the controlling note A-1, which is part of the 32-42 Broadway Whole Loan consisting of two pari passu promissory notes with an aggregate original principal balance of $125,000,000.

(3)See “—Escrows” below.

(4)Monthly TI/LC deposits are not required until such time as the total amount on deposit in the TI/LC reserve account is less than $1,500,000, and will thereafter continue until such time as the total amount on deposit in the TI/LC reserve account equals or exceeds the $3,000,000.

(5)Other reserves represent an unfunded obligations reserve ($131,038), an immediate repairs reserve ($32,450), and a debt service reserve ($4,062,500).

 

The Mortgage Loan. The 32-42 Broadway mortgage loan (the “32-42 Broadway Loan”) is part of a whole loan consisting of two pari passu promissory notes, with an aggregate original and outstanding principal balance as of the Cut-off Date of $125,000,000 (the “32-42 Broadway Whole Loan”), which is secured by a first mortgage encumbering the borrower’s fee simple interest in a 521,573 SF office property located in New York, New York (the “32-42 Broadway Property”). The 32-42 Broadway Loan is comprised of the controlling note A-1, having an original and outstanding principal balance as of the Cut-off Date of $75,000,000, representing approximately 6.9% of the Initial Pool Balance.

 

The 32-42 Broadway Whole Loan was originated by Citi Real Estate Funding Inc. (“CREFI”) on November 3, 2020. The 32-42 Broadway Whole Loan has an interest rate of 3.25000% per annum. The 32-42 Broadway Borrower (as defined below) utilized the proceeds of the 32-42 Broadway Whole Loan to refinance existing debt on the 32-42 Broadway Property, fund reserves and pay origination costs.

 

The 32-42 Broadway Whole Loan had an initial term of 120 months and has a remaining term of 120 months as of the Cut-off Date. The 32-42 Broadway Whole Loan requires interest only payments on each due date through the scheduled maturity date in November 2030. Voluntary prepayment of the 32-42 Broadway Whole Loan is prohibited prior to the due date in August 2030. At any time after the earlier to occur of (a) November 3, 2024 and (b) the second anniversary of the closing date of the securitization into which the last of the 32-42 Broadway notes are securitized, the 32-42 Broadway Whole Loan may be defeased in full with direct, non-callable obligations of the United States of America.

 

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The table below summarizes the promissory notes that comprise the 32-42 Broadway Whole Loan. The relationship between the holders of the 32-42 Broadway Whole Loan is governed by a co-lender agreement as described under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—The Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loans” in the Preliminary Prospectus.

 

Note 

Original Balance 

Cut-off Date Balance 

Note Holder 

Controlling Piece 

A-1 $75,000,000 $75,000,000 Benchmark 2020-B21 Yes
A-2 50,000,000 50,000,000 CREFI(1) No
Total

$125,000,000    

$125,000,000    

   

 

 

(1)The related notes are currently held by the Note Holder identified in the table above and are expected to be contributed to one or more future securitization transactions.

 

The Mortgaged Property. The 32-42 Broadway Property consists of two interconnecting 18 and 21-story Class B office buildings, plus a lower level and penthouse, located at 32-42 Broadway, in New York, New York. The 32 Broadway building is an 18-story Class B office building, plus lower level and penthouse, which was constructed in 1898. The 32 Broadway building comprises 128,945 SF of net rentable area which is leased to two retail and 53 office tenants. The 42 Broadway building is a 21-story Class B office building, plus lower level, which was constructed in 1904. It comprises 392,628 SF of net rentable area which is leased to four retail and 33 office tenants. Based on the underwritten rent roll dated September 1, 2020, the 32-42 Broadway Property is 90.5% leased.

 

Office (97.1% of NRA; 89.9% of underwritten base rent)

 

The largest office tenant at the 32-42 Broadway Property, City of NY Department of Consumer Affairs, occupies 16.4% of the 32-42 Broadway Property’s net rentable area and accounts for 15.4% of underwritten base rent. The tenant has occupied space at the 32-42 Broadway Property since 2013. City of NY Department of Consumer Affairs (now referred to as the City of NY Department of Consumer and Worker Protection) licenses more than 75,000 businesses in more than 50 industries and enforces consumer protection, licensing, and workplace laws. The Department of Consumer Affairs (“DCA”) protects the marketplace from predatory practices to create a culture of compliance. The DCA also conducts research and advocates for public policy that furthers its work to support New York City’s communities.

 

The second largest office tenant at the 32-42 Broadway Property, the City of NY Board of Elections, occupies 10.1% of the 32-42 Broadway Property’s net rentable area and accounts for 10.6% of underwritten base rent. The tenant has occupied space at the 32-42 Broadway Property since 2011. The Board of Elections is an administrative body of 10 commissioners, two from each borough upon recommendation by both political parties and then appointed by the city council for a term of four years. The commissioners appoint a bipartisan staff to oversee the daily activities of its main and five borough offices of New York City.

 

The third largest office tenant at the 32-42 Broadway Property, Magilla Entertainment, LLC, occupies 6.3% of the 32-42 Broadway Property’s net rentable area and accounts for 7.0% of underwritten base rent. The tenant has occupied space at the 32-42 Broadway Property since 2012. Magilla Entertainment, LLC is one of the nation’s largest independently owned production companies in non-scripted television. Magilla Entertainment, LLC has a portfolio of over 45 separate and unique series including shows such as Discovery’s Moonshiners and Diesel Brothers, TLC’s Long Island Medium, HGTV’s Beach Front Bargain Hunt franchise, and History Channel’s American Ripper, three-part mini-series –Cars That Made America and one-hour documentary –Rise Up: The Movement That Changed America. 

 

Retail (2.9% of NRA; 10.1% of underwritten base rent)

 

The retail space at the 32-42 Broadway Property is comprised of approximately 2.9% of the total net rentable area and the retail space is 73.9% leased to JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA (5,044 SF), GFG Broadway, LLC (3,366 SF), Bento Nouveau, Inc. (1,000 SF), 42 Broadway Coffee & Bakery, LLC (800 SF), 42 Broadway News, LLC (650 SF) and Blue Chip Haircutters, LLC (450 SF).

 

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COVID-19 Update. As of November 6, 2020, the 32-42 Broadway Property is open and operational. At the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, the borrower sponsor executed rent deferment agreements with certain tenants, most of which have now expired and no major tenants have rent deferrals. September 2020 rent collections at the 32-42 Broadway Property were 105.6% of underwritten base rent, which includes payback of rents that were previously deferred. October 2020 rent collections at the 32-42 Broadway Property were 98.5% of underwritten base rent. As of November 6, 2020, the 32-42 Broadway Loan is not subject to any modifications or forbearance requests. The first payment date of the 32-42 Broadway Loan is in December 2020.

 

The following table presents certain information relating to the major tenants (of which, certain tenants may have co-tenancy provisions) at the 32-42 Broadway Property:

 

Largest Owned Tenants Based on Underwritten Base Rent(1)

 

Tenant Name 

Credit Rating (Fitch/MIS/S&P) 

Tenant GLA (SF) 

% of Owned GLA 

UW Base Rent(2) 

% of Total UW Base Rent(2) 

UW Base Rent
$ per SF(2) 

Lease Expiration 

Renewal / Extension Options

City of NY Dept of Consumer Affairs(3) NR/NR/NR  85,573    16.4% $2,881,102   15.4% $33.67 7/31/2027 1, 5-year option
City of NY Board of Elections(4) NR/NR/NR  52,618  10.1  1,990,102 10.6  37.82 2/6/2022 1, 5-year option
Magilla Entertainment, LLC(5) NR/NR/NR  33,106   6.3  1,306,759  7.0 39.47 9/15/2024 None
JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA(6) NR/NR/NR  5,044   1.0  722,118  3.9 143.16 7/15/2025 1, 5-year option
Premier Home Health Care Services, Inc. NR/NR/NR  18,000   3.5  709,071  3.8 39.39 1/31/2023 None
GFG Broadway, LLC NR/NR/NR  3,366   0.6  524,509  2.8 155.83 12/31/2029 None
Agudath Israel of America(7) NR/NR/NR  17,000   3.3  459,600  2.5 27.04 1/31/2026 None
Total World Domination, Inc. NR/NR/NR  9,000   1.7  377,981  2.0 42.00 6/24/2021 None
Downtown Turn Key Office Suites, LLC NR/NR/NR  11,000   2.1  367,768  2.0 33.43 8/5/2024 None
Brand Institute, Inc. NR/NR/NR

8,000 

  1.5 

314,705

 1.7

39.34

10/22/2027 None
Ten Largest Owned Tenants 242,707   46.5% $9,653,714   51.6% $39.78    
Remaining Owned Tenants 229,290 44.0  9,055,712 48.4  $39.49    
Vacant Spaces (Owned Space)

49,576

9.5

0

 0.0

$0.00

   
Totals / Wtd. Avg. All Owned Tenants 521,573 100.0% $18,709,426 100.0% $39.64    

 

 

(1)Calculated based on the approximate square footage occupied by each owned tenant.

(2)UW Base Rent, UW Base Rent $ per SF and % of Total UW Base Rent are based on the underwritten rent roll dated September 1, 2020.

(3)City of NY Dept of Consumer Affairs shall have the one-time right to terminate its lease in whole or in part on full floor or full floors basis, effective on either October 14, 2023 or October 14, 2026 upon 12 months written notice for 75,264 SF of their space at the 32-42 Broadway Property. The City of NY Dept of Consumer Affairs must pay a termination fee equal to the unamortized rent value of the abatement period and the total cost of the work.

(4)City of NY Board of Elections shall have the one-time right to terminate the expansion space April 22, 2021 upon at least 12 months’ notice, provided that City of NY Board of Elections shall have terminated the entire 6th and/or 7th floor of the existing lease.

(5)Magilla Entertainment, LLC space at the 32-42 Broadway Property includes a month-to-month lease on storage space. The month-to-month lease can be terminated by either the tenant or the 32-42 Broadway Borrower on no less than 10 days nor more than 30 days prior written notice. The month-to-month space makes up 0.1% of underwritten base rent.

(6)JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA shall have the right to terminate the lease at any time on or after July 16, 2024 upon no less than 12 months prior written notice to landlord. In the event that JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA exercised termination right, they shall pay to an amount representing the unamortized balance of all brokerage commissions paid.

(7)Agudath Israel America space at the 32-42 Broadway Property includes a month-to-month lease on an exercise room. The month-to-month space makes up approximately 0.01% of underwritten base rent.

 

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The following table presents certain information relating to the lease rollover schedule at the 32-42 Broadway Property:

 

Lease Expiration Schedule(1)(2)

 

Year Ending December 31 

Expiring
Owned GLA 

% of Owned
GLA 

Cumulative % of
Owned GLA 

UW Base Rent(3) 

% of Total UW Base Rent(3) 

UW Base Rent $
per SF(3) 

# of Expiring
Leases 

MTM  5,345 1.0% 1.0% $225,805 1.2% $42.25 8
2020  10,168 1.9 3.0%  61,800 0.3 6.08 2
2021  57,009 10.9 13.9%  2,199,465 11.8 38.58 21
2022  72,039 13.8 27.7%  2,680,489 14.3 37.21 13
2023  35,625 6.8 34.5%  1,451,026 7.8 40.73 10
2024  75,977 14.6 49.1%  2,812,127 15.0 37.01 13
2025  26,326 5.0 54.2%  1,821,648 9.7 69.20 9
2026  36,175 6.9 61.1%  1,256,547 6.7 34.74 8
2027  110,062 21.1 82.2%  3,861,025 20.6 35.08 8
2028  16,515 3.2 85.4%  675,408 3.6 40.90 3
2029  14,966 2.9 88.2%  1,217,063 6.5 81.32 4
2030  4,290 0.8 89.1%  163,020 0.9 38.00 1
2031 & Thereafter  7,500 1.4 90.5%  284,005 1.5 37.87 2
Vacant

49,576

9.5         

100.0%

0    

0.0        

0.00    

0

Total / Wtd. Avg. 521,573 100.0%   $18,709,426 100.0% $39.64 102

 

 

(1)Calculated based on the approximate square footage occupied by each owned tenant.

(2)Certain tenants may have termination or contraction options (which may become exercisable prior to the originally stated expiration date of the tenant lease) that are not considered in the above Lease Expiration Schedule.

(3)UW Base Rent, % of Total UW Base Rent and UW Base Rent $ per SF are based on the underwritten rent roll dated September 1, 2020.

 

The following table presents certain information relating to historical occupancy at the 32-42 Broadway Property:

 

Historical Leased %(1)

 

2017 

2018 

2019 

As of 9/1/2020 

96.0% 96.1% 97.3% 90.5%

 

 

(1)As provided by the 32-42 Broadway Borrower and reflects average occupancy for the indicated year ended December 31 unless specified otherwise.

 

Operating History and Underwritten Net Cash Flow. The following table presents certain information relating to the historical operating performance and the Underwritten Net Cash Flow at the 32-42 Broadway Property:

 

Cash Flow Analysis(1)(2)

 

 

2017 

2018 

2019 

TTM 6/30/2020 

Underwritten 

Underwritten  

$ per SF 

Base Rent $18,521,528 $19,136,347 $19,705,031 $20,004,281 $18,709,426 $35.87
Contractual Rent Steps(3) 0 0 0 0 725,040 1.39
Vacant Income 0 0 0 0 2,747,098 5.27
Reimbursements 1,117,080 1,276,511 1,484,585 1,536,557 1,627,108 3.12
Vacancy & Credit Loss (511,890) (235,636) (222,100) (261,932) (2,747,098) (5.27)
Other Income

2,087,459

2,136,205

2,052,795

2,264,915

2,107,632

4.04

Effective Gross Income $21,214,177 $22,313,427 $23,020,311 $23,543,821 $23,169,206 $44.42
Total Operating Expenses

10,436,824

10,791,578

11,125,485

10,777,257

10,872,817

20.85 

Net Operating Income $10,777,353 $11,521,849 $11,894,826 $12,766,564 $12,296,389 $23.58
TI/LC 0 0 0 0 979,245 1.88
Capital Expenditures 0 0 0 0 365,101 0.70
Net Cash Flow

$10,777,353

$11,521,849

$11,894,826

$12,766,564

$10,952,043

$21.00

 

 

(1)Based on the underwritten rent roll dated September 1, 2020.

(2)Certain items such as straight line rent, interest expense, interest income, lease cancellation income, depreciation, amortization, debt service payments and any other non-recurring or non-operating items were excluded from the historical presentation and are not considered for the underwritten cash flow.

(3)Contractual Rent Steps include $725,040 underwritten for various tenants through October 31, 2021.

 

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Appraisal. According to the appraisal, the 32-42 Broadway Property had an “as-is” appraised value of $243,000,000 as of August 28, 2020.

 

Environmental Matters. According to a Phase I environmental report dated September 3, 2020, there are no recognized environmental conditions or recommendations for further action at the 32-42 Broadway Property.

 

Market Overview and Competition. The 32-42 Broadway Property is situated on a 30,862 SF through-block parcel with frontage along the east side of Broadway and the west side of New Street between Exchange Place and Beaver Street within the Downtown East office submarket of Downtown Manhattan. Overall asking rents in Manhattan fell in the second quarter of 2020 by approximately 0.9% to $80.98 per SF, which in part was due to average asking rents in Midtown South decreasing $1.66 per SF quarter-over-quarter. Much of the decrease in Midtown South rents can be attributed to the growth in sublease availability, with space priced below average. Midtown, Midtown South and Downtown all saw quarter-over-quarter decreases in asking rent by $0.52 per SF, $1.66 per SF and $0.33 per SF, respectively, since the first quarter of 2020.

 

According to a third party report, the Downtown East submarket is home to 49.9 million square feet of commercial real estate. The Downtown East submarket is located to the East of the Downtown West office market and south of the City Hall office market. Availability has decreased by 20 basis points quarter-over-quarter from 10.7% to 10.5% and has decreased by 60 basis points year-over-year from 11.1% in the second quarter of 2019 to 10.5% in the second quarter of 2020. Vacancy has decreased by 10 basis points from 7.1% to 7.0% quarter-over-quarter and has increased by 40 basis points year-over-year from 6.6% in the second quarter of 2019 to 7.0% in the second quarter of 2020. Notable demand generators in the immediate area include the office traffic generated by the World Financial Center (Brookfield Place), World Trade Center, the Oculus, Fulton Street Transit Center, in addition to the 32-42 Broadway Property’s proximity to residential neighborhoods such as Battery Park and Tribeca. The 32-42 Broadway Property is close in proximity to the PATH, 4, 5, A, C, E, J, M, Z, W, R, 1, 2, 3 subway lines and the Fulton Street Transit Center which provides access to New Jersey, Brooklyn, and the residential neighborhoods in Lower Manhattan.

 

The following table presents certain information relating to the primary competition for the 32-42 Broadway Property:

 

Comparable Office Buildings(1)

 

Property Name /
Location 

NRA 

Year built 

Stories 

% Occupied 

Average Asking
Rent
 

32-42 Broadway 521,573(2) 1889, 1904 18, 21 90.5%(2) $39.64(2)(3)
11 Broadway 490,709 1898 22 88.4% $44.00
39 Broadway 447,400 1928 37 96.5% $44.00
50 Broadway 370,000 1927 37 96.8% $48.00
65 Broadway 371,232 1917 21 98.2% $58.00
40 Exchange Place 300,000 1893 20 96.9% $55.00
111 John Street 347,755 1929 28 92.5% $43.00

 

 

(1)Source: Appraisal.

(2)Based on the underwritten rent roll as of September 1, 2020.

(3)Reflects the weighted average underwritten base rent for occupied tenants.

 

The Borrower. The borrower is 32-42 Broadway Owner LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “32-42 Broadway Borrower”). Legal counsel to the 32-42 Broadway Borrower delivered a non-consolidation opinion in connection with the origination of the 32-42 Broadway Whole Loan.

 

The nonrecourse carve-out guarantors are Eli Schron, Mark Schron, and Avi Schron, the three sons of Rubin Schron who also founded Cammeby’s International. Rubin Schron has been in the real estate business for nearly 40 years. As of 2019, Cammeby’s / the Schron brothers own interests in more than 31,000 residential units

 

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primarily in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut, 145 nursing home units and approximately 15 million SF of commercial and industrial space with a combined market value of approximately $3 billion. The entirety of the borrower sponsor’s commercial portfolio is located in New York, NY, with the exception of one large industrial park in New Jersey.

 

Escrows. At origination, the 32-42 Broadway Borrower funded approximately (i) $131,038 with respect to unfunded obligations, (ii) $3,000,000 with respect to tenant improvements and leasing commissions, (iii) $32,450 with respect to immediate repairs, and (iv) $4,062,500 with respect to a debt service reserve.

 

Tax Reserve – On each due date, the 32-42 Broadway Borrower is required to deposit reserves of 1/12 of the taxes that the lender estimates will be payable over the next-ensuing 12-month period (initially estimated to be approximately $393,685).

 

Insurance Reserve – On each due date, the 32-42 Broadway Borrower is required to fund 1/12 of the insurance premiums that the lender estimates will be payable for the renewal of coverage afforded by such policies; provided, however, that such insurance reserve has been conditionally waived so long as the 32-42 Broadway Borrower maintains a blanket policy meeting the requirements of the 32-42 Broadway Whole Loan documents.

 

Replacement Reserve – On each due date, the 32-42 Broadway Borrower is required to deposit approximately $30,425 into a replacement reserve for capital expenditures.

 

TI/LC Reserve – On each due date, if the balance in the TI/LC Reserve falls below $1,500,000, the 32-42 Broadway Borrower is required to make monthly deposits of approximately $65,197 until the balance in the TI/LC Reserve reaches $3,000,000.

 

Lockbox and Cash Management. The 32-42 Broadway Whole Loan is structured with a hard lockbox and springing cash management. The 32-42 Broadway Borrower is required to deliver a tenant direction letter to the existing tenants at the 32-42 Broadway Property, directing them to remit their rent checks directly to the lender-controlled lockbox. The 32-42 Broadway Borrower is required to cause revenue received by the 32-42 Broadway Borrower or the property manager from the 32-42 Broadway Property to be deposited into such lockbox promptly upon receipt. All funds deposited into the lockbox are required to be transferred on each business day to or at the direction of the 32-42 Broadway Borrower unless a Trigger Period (as defined below) exists. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of a Trigger Period, all funds in the lockbox account are required to be swept on each business day to a cash management account under the control of the lender to be applied and disbursed in accordance with the 32-42 Broadway Whole Loan documents, and all excess cash flow funds remaining in the cash management account after the application of such funds in accordance with the 32-42 Broadway Whole Loan documents are required to be held by the lender in an excess cash flow reserve account as additional collateral for the 32-42 Broadway Whole Loan. Upon the cure of the applicable Trigger Period, so long as no other Trigger Period exists, the lender is required to return any amounts remaining on deposit in the excess cash flow reserve account to the 32-42 Broadway Borrower. Upon an event of default under the 32-42 Broadway Whole Loan documents, the lender will apply funds to the debt in such priority as it may determine.

 

A “Trigger Period” means a period commencing upon the earliest to occur of (i) an event of default, (ii) as of any date of determination occurring on or after May 3, 2022, the debt yield falling below 6.25% (provided, however, that no Trigger Period will be deemed to exist with respect to this clause (ii) during any period that the Collateral Cure Conditions (as defined below) are satisfied), and (iii) a Specified Tenant Trigger Period (as defined below), and expiring upon (a) with respect to clause (i) above, the cure (if applicable) of such event of default, (b) with respect to clause (ii) above, the debt yield remains equal to or greater than 6.25% for one calendar quarter, and (c) with respect to clause (iii) above, such Specified Tenant Trigger Period ceasing to exist.

 

A “Specified Tenant” means any tenant that at such time, together with any of its affiliates, leases space at the 32-42 Broadway Property that comprises 25% or more of either (1) the 32-42 Broadway Property’s aggregate gross leasable area, or (2) the total rental income for the 32-42 Broadway Property, and in each case, together

 

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with any guarantor(s), parent(s) or affiliate(s) providing credit support or any guaranty of the applicable related lease.

 

A “Specified Tenant Trigger Period” will (A) commence upon the first to occur of (i) the Specified Tenant being in default under the applicable Specified Tenant lease for failure to pay base rent or other material monetary or material non-monetary default, beyond applicable notice and/or cure periods, (ii) Specified Tenant failing to be in possession of the Specified Tenant space (or applicable portion thereof) or, except to the extent the applicable Specified Tenant is a COVID Dark Tenant (as defined below), failing to be operating in its Specified Tenant Space (or applicable portion thereof) for the purpose contemplated in the applicable Specified Tenant lease, (iii) Specified Tenant giving notice that it is terminating its lease with respect to the entirety of the applicable Specified Tenant space (or a portion thereof equal to at least 50% of the applicable Specified Tenant space), (iv) any termination or cancellation of the Specified Tenant lease (including, without limitation, rejection in any bankruptcy or similar insolvency proceeding), (v) any bankruptcy or similar insolvency of the Specified Tenant, and (vi) Specified Tenant failing to extend or renew the applicable Specified Tenant lease on or prior to the applicable Specified Tenant Extension Deadline in accordance with the applicable terms and conditions thereof and of the 32-42 Broadway Whole Loan documents for a term of five years, and (B) expire upon the first to occur of (x) the satisfaction of the Specified Tenant Cure Conditions (as defined below), or (y) at least 55% of the Specified Tenant space being re-tenanted pursuant to one or more replacement leases approved by the lender in accordance with the 32-42 Broadway Whole Loan documents, and the tenants thereunder are in possession of the applicable Specified Tenant space (or applicable portion thereof), and, except to the extent the applicable Specified Tenant is a COVID Dark Tenant, operating in the Specified Tenant space (or applicable portion thereof) for the purposes contemplated in the applicable Specified Tenant lease (it being acknowledged that during the continuance of the COVID-19 pandemic or any other pandemic or epidemic, a tenant will be deemed to be operating in its respective space if its premises is operational (i.e. with minimal staff coming in on an ongoing basis to perform necessary administrative functions) and available to the Specified Tenant’s employees for use on a voluntary basis) and paying the full amount of the rent due under its lease; provided, however, to the extent that such Specified Tenant’s rent is abated solely in connection with a free rent period or similar rent concession, this clause will be satisfied with respect to the applicable Specified Tenant if (1) the 32-42 Broadway Borrower has deposited the amount of any unexpired rent abatement (or similar concession), as reasonably determined by the lender, into the unfunded obligations reserve account and (2) the debt yield equals or exceeds 6.25%.

 

“Specified Tenant Cure Conditions” means each of the following, as applicable: (a) with respect to clause (i) of the definition of Specified Tenant Trigger Period, the applicable Specified Tenant has cured all monetary and material non-monetary defaults under the applicable Specified Tenant lease, (b) with respect to clause (ii) of the definition of Specified Tenant Trigger Period, the lender’s receipt of satisfactory evidence that any event of default arising directly as a result of the Specified Tenant’s failure to be in possession of, and operating in the Specified Tenant space (or applicable portion thereof), except to the extent the applicable Specified Tenant is a COVID Dark Tenant, has been cured, (c) with respect to clause (iii) of the definition of Specified Tenant Trigger Period, the applicable Specified Tenant having revoked or rescinded all termination or cancellation notices with respect to the applicable Specified Tenant lease and having re-affirmed the applicable Specified Tenant lease as being in full force and effect, (d) with respect to clauses (iv) and (v) of the definition of Specified Tenant Trigger Period, the applicable Specified Tenant is no longer insolvent or subject to any bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings and has affirmed the applicable Specified Tenant Lease pursuant to a final, non-appealable order of a court of competent jurisdiction, (e) with respect to clause (vi) of the definition of Specified Tenant Trigger Period, the applicable Specified Tenant has renewed or extended the applicable Specified Tenant lease in accordance with the terms of the 32-42 Broadway Whole Loan documents for a term of 5 years and such Specified Tenant is paying full, unabated rent under the applicable Specified Tenant lease, provided, however, that to the extent the applicable Specified Tenant is a New York City agency and the City Agency Gap Period Conditions (as defined below) are satisfied with respect to the applicable Specified Tenant lease, this clause (e) will be deemed satisfied for so long as the excess cash flow funds on deposit in the excess cash flow account equal or exceed the Specified Tenant Deposit Amount (as defined below), and (f) the applicable Specified Tenant is paying full, unabated rent under the applicable Specified Tenant lease; provided, however, that to the extent that such Specified Tenant’s rent is abated solely in connection with a free rent period or similar rent concession, this clause (f) will be satisfied with

 

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respect to the applicable tenant if the 32-42 Broadway Borrower has deposited the amount of any unexpired rent abatement (or similar concession), as reasonably determined by the lender, into a reserve with the lender (to be disbursed by the lender, in its reasonable discretion during each applicable free rent period in a manner such that each disbursement covers the amount of the applicable rent concession for the applicable lease).

 

The “Collateral Cure Conditions” means a period in which the 32-42 Broadway Borrower deposits $1,875,000 in into an account with the lender (or delivers a letter of credit in the same amount) to serve as additional collateral for the 32-42 Broadway Whole Loan, (the “Collateral Deposit Amount”) and, for so long as the 32-42 Broadway Borrower elects to satisfy the Collateral Cure Conditions in order to avoid a Trigger Period (as set forth in clause (A)(ii) of the definition of Trigger Period above) on each 6 month anniversary date of the date that the 32-42 Broadway Borrower made such deposit (or delivered such letter of credit), the 32-42 Broadway Borrower deposits additional cash collateral in the amount of the Collateral Deposit Amount (or increases the amount of the letter of credit by an amount equal to the Collateral Deposit Amount). Provided that no event of default is ongoing, at such time as the Trigger Period that the Collateral Cure Conditions relate to would have been cured had the 32-42 Broadway Borrower not satisfied the Collateral Cure Conditions, the collateral so deposited (or delivered) will be returned to the 32-42 Broadway Borrower.

 

“City Agency Gap Period Conditions” means (i) the applicable Specified Tenant that failed to renew its lease is an administrative agency of the City of New York, (ii) the applicable Specified Tenant continues to pay full, unabated rent at a rate equal to or greater than the amounts required as of the date of expiration of the applicable Specified Tenant lease pursuant to a standard written agreement with the applicable administrative agency (such as a term sheet, license agreement or letter of intent) which has been approved by the lender, (iii) the 32-42 Broadway Borrower is diligently pursuing obtaining an executed replacement lease or lease extension (which, in any such case, must be approved by the lender in its reasonable discretion), and (iv) the debt yield (taking into account cash flow from the applicable Specified Tenant lease) is equal to or greater than 6.25%.

 

“Specified Tenant Deposit Amount” means an amount equal to the total rentable SF of the applicable Specified Tenant lease multiplied by $40.00.

 

“Specified Tenant Extension Deadline” means the earlier to occur of (a) the date occurring 12 months prior to the expiration of the then applicable term of the applicable Specified Tenant lease and (b) the date on which any applicable renewal notice period under the applicable Specified Tenant lease expires.

 

“COVID Dark Tenant” means any tenant that has discontinued operations in their respective space (A) solely in order to comply with governmental restrictions which restrict the use or occupancy of the applicable tenant’s premises at the 32-42 Broadway Property in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic or any other pandemic or epidemic or (B) prior to November 3, 2022 in connection with the tenant’s commercially reasonable safety protocols relating to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Property Management. The 32-42 Broadway Property is currently managed by Cammeby`s Management Company, LLC (an affiliate of the borrower sponsor), pursuant to a management agreement. Under the 32-42 Broadway Whole loan documents, the 32-42 Broadway Property is required to remain managed by Cammeby`s Management Company, LLC, or any other management company approved by the lender and with respect to which a Rating Agency Confirmation has been received. The lender has the right to replace, or require the 32-42 Broadway Borrower to replace, the property manager with a property manager selected by the lender if at any time during the term of the 32-42 Broadway Whole Loan(a) the property manager becomes insolvent or a debtor in (i) any involuntary bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding that is not dismissed within 90 days of the filing thereof, or (ii) any voluntary bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding, (b) there exists a Trigger Period, (c) the property manager has engaged in gross negligence, fraud, willful misconduct or misappropriation of funds, or (d) there exists a default by the property manager beyond all applicable notice and cure periods under the management agreement.

 

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Current Mezzanine or Subordinate Indebtedness. None.

 

Permitted Future Mezzanine or Secured Subordinate Indebtedness. Not permitted.

 

Release of Collateral. Not permitted.

 

Terrorism Insurance. The 32-42 Broadway Borrower is required to maintain terrorism insurance in an amount equal to the full replacement cost of the 32-42 Broadway Property, as well as 18 months of rental loss and/or business interruption coverage, together with a 6-month extended period of indemnity following restoration. See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Terrorism Insurance May Not Be Available for All Mortgaged Properties” in the Preliminary Prospectus.

 

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Mortgaged Property Information   Mortgage Loan Information
Number of Mortgaged Properties(1) 2   Loan Seller(7)   CREFI, GACC
Location (City/State)  Las Vegas, Nevada   Cut-off Date Balance(7)   $75,000,000
Property Type Hospitality   Cut-off Date Balance per Room(7) $167,644.65
Size (Rooms)(2) 9,748   Percentage of Initial Pool Balance   6.9%
Total TTM Occupancy as of 6/30/2020(2) 87.5%   Number of Related Mortgage Loans   None
Owned TTM Occupancy as of 6/30/2020(2) 87.5%   Type of Security   Fee Simple
Year Built / Latest Renovation(3) Various / NAP   Mortgage Rate    3.55800%
Appraised Value(4) $4,600,000,000   Original Term to Maturity (Months)(6)   120
      Original Amortization Term (Months)     NAP
      Original Interest Only Period (Months)   120
           
Underwritten Revenues $2,106,295,488        
Underwritten Expenses $1,586,215,135    
Underwritten Net Operating Income (NOI) $520,080,353         Escrows(8)
Underwritten Net Cash Flow (NCF) $487,305,761     Upfront Monthly
Cut-off Date LTV Ratio(4)(7) 35.5%   Taxes $0 $0
Maturity Date LTV Ratio(4)(6)(7) 35.5%   Insurance $0 $0
DSCR Based on Master Lease Rent(1)(7) 4.95x   Replacement Reserve $0 $0
Debt Yield Based on Master Lease Rent(1)(7) 17.9%   Other $0 $0
           
  Sources and Uses      
Sources $         %   Uses $          %    
Senior Loan Amount $1,634,200,000 35.4%   Purchase Price $4,600,000,000 99.6%
Subordinate Loan Amount 1,365,800,000 29.6      Closing Costs 17,792,163 0.4   
Principal’s New Cash Contribution(9) 1,617,792,163 35.0           
           
Total Sources $4,617,792,163 100.0%   Total Uses $4,617,792,163 100.0%
                                         
(1)On January 14, 2020, MGM Growth Properties Operating Partnership LP (“MGP OP”), an affiliate of BREIT Operating Partnership L.P. (“BREIT OP”; and together with MGP OP, the “Sponsors”, or the “Borrower Sponsors”) and certain other parties entered into an agreement to, among other things, form a joint venture (50.1% indirectly owned by MGP OP and 49.9% indirectly owned by BREIT OP) (the “Joint Venture”) to acquire the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties (as defined below) for a purchase price of $4.60 billion ($471,892 per room). Contemporaneously with the acquisition, the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Borrowers (as defined below), as landlord entered into a 30-year triple-net master/operating lease (the “MGM/Mandalay Lease” or “Master Lease”) with two, 10-year renewal options with MGM Lessee II, LLC (“MGM Tenant”), a wholly owned subsidiary of MGM Resorts International (“MGM”). Financial and other information presented in this Term Sheet is presented on a “look through” basis, based on the rents and receipts of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties. For so long as the MGM/Mandalay Lease is in effect, the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Borrowers will be entitled only to the rent due under the MGM/Mandalay Lease and not to the underlying rent and other income from the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties. The DSCR Based on Master Lease Rent, and Debt Yield Based on Master Lease Rent presented in the chart above are based on the initial MGM/Mandalay Lease annual rent of $292,000,000. The DSCR Based on NCF, and the Debt Yield based on NCF for the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay A Notes (based on the U/W NCF of approximately $487.3 million) are 8.27x and 29.8%, respectively. On May 1, 2020, MGM Resorts International reported that, as a result of the temporary closure of its domestic properties (which includes the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties) following the outbreak of COVID-19, its domestic properties (which includes the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties) were effectively generating no revenue, there were high levels of room and convention cancellation through the third quarter of 2020, and that, following the re-opening of its domestic properties (which includes the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties), it expected weakened demand in light of consumer fears and general economic uncertainty, among other things. The June 2020 TTM financials presented above reflect the suspension of operations at the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties from March 17, 2020 through the end of the first calendar quarter of 2020 (although operations at the MGM Grand Property remained suspended until June 4, 2020 and operations at The Shoppes at Mandalay Bay Place and the Mandalay Bay resort remained suspended through June 24, 2020 and June 30, 2020, respectively). The adjusted June 2020 TTM EBITDAR of $381.2 million takes into account an adjustment for a combined net extraordinary loss add-back of approximately $82.4 million during the June 2020 TTM period (primarily comprised of employee payroll expenses and corporate allocations and net of a combined extraordinary gain of approximately $0.7 million related to a reversal of certain accrued benefit expenses) related to the temporary closure of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties following the outbreak of COVID-19. The lender underwriting presented above is based on 2019 financials, which reflect a full year of uninterrupted operations at the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties. Please see the “Cash Flow Analysis” and “Historical Performance” tables herein, and the footnotes thereto, for more detailed underwritten cash flow information.

(2)Size and Occupancy are based solely on the hotel at the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties. As of the trailing 12 months ending June 30, 2020, approximately 29.5% of revenues were generated by rooms, 19.7% of revenues were from gaming, 28.4% from food & beverage and 22.4% from other sources.
(3)The MGM Grand Property (as defined below) was built in 1993 and the Mandalay Bay Property (as defined below) was built in 1999. The MGM Grand Property has benefited from capital investment of approximately $480.0 million (approximately $96,000 per room) since 2010, $144.0 million of which was spent on a full rooms’ renovation from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, approximately $118.9 million was recently spent on an expansion and renovation of the convention center completed in December 2018, which is expected to expand the group business at the MGM Grand Property. The Mandalay Bay Property (including the Delano) underwent a substantial rooms’ renovation for approximately $159.7 million from 2012 to 2016 and, inclusive of the Four Seasons, has received a total of approximately $510.6 million (approximately $107,500 per room) of capital investment since 2010.
(4)The Appraised Value of $4,600,000,000 as of January 10, 2020, set forth above is the appraised value solely with respect to real property at the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties, excluding personal property and intangible property attributable to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties (the “Aggregate Real Property Appraised Value”). The appraisal also includes an “As Leased-Sale-Leaseback Appraised Value,” which is equal to the Aggregate Real Property Appraised Value. The appraised value of $7,352,600,000 (“Aggregate As-Is Appraised Value”) as of January 10, 2020, includes personal property and intangible property attributable to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties. The personal property and intangible property relating to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties is owned by the MGM Tenant or certain sublessees at the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties that are wholly owned subsidiaries of MGM (the “MGM/Mandalay Operating Subtenants”) (as more particularly provided in the Master Lease), which granted a security interest in certain property of the MGM Tenant and the MGM/Mandalay Operating Subtenants (with certain exclusions, including an exclusion for the intellectual property of MGM Tenant as more particularly described in the Master Lease); and provided that the FF&E is only transferred to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Borrowers at no cost in the event of a termination of the Master Lease due to an event of default by the MGM Tenant thereunder) in favor of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Borrowers, and such security interest was collaterally assigned by the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Borrowers to the mortgage lender. The Cut-off Date LTV Ratio and Maturity Date LTV Ratio based on the Aggregate As-Is Appraised Value are 22.2% and 22.2%, respectively, based on the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior Loan (as defined below). The Cut-off Date LTV Ratio and Maturity Date LTV Ratio based on the Aggregate As-Is Appraised Value are 40.8% and 40.8%, respectively, based on the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan (as defined below).

(5)The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Loan (as defined below) is part of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan, which is comprised of (i) 28 pari passu senior promissory notes with an aggregate Cut-off Date balance of $1,634,200,000 (the “MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior Notes,” and collectively, the “MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior Loan”) and (ii) 24 promissory notes with an aggregate Cut-off Date balance of $1,365,800,000 consisting of multiple subordination levels, which are subordinate to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior Notes (the “MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior Notes”). The MGM Grand Property has an allocated mortgage loan amount (“ALA”) of $1,635,000,000 and the Mandalay Bay Property has an allocated loan amount (“ALA”) equal to $1,365,000,000. The lockout period will be at least 32 payment dates beginning with and including the first payment date of April 5, 2020. The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Borrowers have the option to defease the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan, in whole or in part, after the earlier to occur of (i) two years after the closing date of the securitization that includes the last note to be securitized and (ii) February 14, 2023. The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan may be prepaid in whole or in part at any time, subject to payment of the applicable yield maintenance premium if such prepayment occurs prior to September 5, 2029 (provided no yield maintenance will be due in connection with mandatory prepayments arising out of any casualty, condemnation or in connection with certain releases under the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan documents. The assumed lockout period of 32 payment dates is based on the expected Benchmark 2020–B21 securitization closing date in November 2020. The actual lockout period may be longer.

 

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(6)The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan is structured with an Anticipated Repayment Date (“ARD”) of March 5, 2030 and a final maturity date of March 5, 2032. After the ARD, the following structure will apply: (i) the interest rate will increase by 200 basis points over the greater of (x) 3.55800%, and (y) (1) the ARD Treasury Note Rate (as defined below) in effect on the ARD plus (2) 1.77000%, (ii) amounts in the Excess Cash Flow Reserve (as defined below) will be applied first to pay monthly additional interest amounts which, to the extent not paid (such amount not paid, together with accrued interest thereon at the Adjusted Interest Rate (as defined below), the “Accrued Interest”), will be deferred and added to the principal balance of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan, and (iii) a full cash flow sweep to the extent of remaining amounts in the Excess Cash Flow Reserve will be applied to the principal of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan. The metrics presented above are calculated based on the ARD.

(7)The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan was co-originated by Citi Real Estate Funding Inc. (“CREFI”), Barclays Capital Real Estate Inc. (“BCREI”), Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch (“DBNY”) and Société Générale Financial Corporation (“SGFC”). CREFI will be contributing Note A-13-5 with an outstanding principal balance of $50,000,000 and GACC will be contributing Note A-15-6 with an outstanding principal balance of $25,000,000 to the Benchmark 2020-B21 securitization.
(8)See “—Escrows” below.
(9)Includes MGM’s approximately $80.0 million of retained equity interest in the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties after the sale-leaseback, by virtue of operating partnership units in MGP OP issued to MGM on the origination date of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan.

 

The Mortgage Loan. The mortgage loan (the “The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Loan”) is part of a whole loan (the “The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan”) in the aggregate original principal balance of $3,000,000,000. The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan is secured by a first mortgage encumbering the borrowers’ fee simple interest in two full service luxury resort and casinos located in Las Vegas, Nevada (the “MGM Grand Property,” and the “Mandalay Bay Property,” and collectively “The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties”). The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan was co-originated by CREFI, DBNY, BCREI, and SGFC on February 14, 2020. The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan is comprised of (i) the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior Loan, comprised of 28 MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior Notes with an aggregate principal balance of $1,634,200,000, and (ii) the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior Notes comprised of 24 notes of multiple subordination levels which are subordinate to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior Loan with an aggregate principal balance of $1,365,800,000, each as described in the table below. The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior Notes are subordinate to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior Notes to the extent described in “Description of the Mortgage Pool–The Whole Loans–The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Pari Passu-AB Whole Loan” in the Preliminary Prospectus. The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Loan, which is evidenced by the non-controlling notes A-13-5 and A-15-6, has an outstanding principal balance as of the Cut-off Date of $75,000,000 and represents approximately 6.9% of the Initial Pool Balance. CREFI is contributing note A-13-5 and with an outstanding principal balance as of the Cut-off Date of $50,000,000 and GACC is contributing note A-15-6 with an outstanding principal balance as of the Cut-off Date of $25,000,000.

 

Each note evidencing the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan has an interest rate of 3.55800% per annum. The borrowers utilized the proceeds of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan to acquire the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties and pay closing costs. 

 

The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan has a 10-year interest-only term through the ARD of March 5, 2030. After the ARD, through and including March 5, 2032 (the “Maturity Date”), the following structure would apply: (i) the interest rate will increase by 200 basis points over the greater of (x) 3.55800%, and (y)(1) the ARD Treasury Note Rate in effect on the ARD (such new rate, the “Adjusted Interest Rate”) plus (2) 1.77000%, (ii) amounts in the Excess Cash Flow Reserve (as defined below) will be applied first to pay monthly additional interest amounts which, to the extent not paid, will be deferred (together with interest accrued thereon at the Adjusted Interest Rate) and added to the principal balance of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan, and (iii) a full cash flow sweep to the extent of remaining amounts in the Excess Cash Flow Reserve will be applied to principal of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan. For the period from the origination date through the ARD, the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior Notes and Junior Notes accrue at the rate of 3.55800% per annum. The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan proceeds along with borrower sponsor equity were used to purchase the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties for $4.6 billion. 

 

ARD Treasury Note Rate” means the rate of interest per annum calculated by the linear interpolation of the yields, as reported in Federal Reserve Statistical Release H.15 Selected Interest Rates under the heading “U.S. Government Securities/Treasury Constant Maturities” for the business day ending immediately prior to the ARD, of “U.S. Government Securities/Treasury Constant Maturities” with maturity dates (one longer and one shorter) most nearly approximating the Maturity Date. In the event Federal Reserve Statistical Release H.15 Selected Interest Rates is no longer published or in the event Federal Reserve Statistical Release H.15 Selected Interest Rates no longer publishes “U.S. Government Securities/Treasury Constant Maturities”, the mortgage lender will select a comparable publication to determine such “U.S. Government Securities/Treasury Constant Maturities”

 

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and the applicable ARD Treasury Note Rate. The mortgage lender’s determination of the ARD Treasury Note Rate will be final absent manifest error.

 

The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan had an initial term of 120 months and has a remaining term of 112 months as of the Cut-off Date. The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan requires payments of interest only until the ARD in March 2030 or the final maturity date in March 2032. Voluntary prepayment of The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan without payment of a yield maintenance premium is permitted on or after the due date in September 2029. Defeasance of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan with certain direct full faith and credit obligations of the United States of America is permitted under the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan documents at any time after the earlier of (i) February 14, 2023 or (ii) the second anniversary of the securitization of the last note of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan.

 

The table below summarizes the promissory notes that comprise MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan. The relationship between the holders of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan is governed by a co-lender agreement as described under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—The Non-Serviced AB Whole Loans—The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan” in the Preliminary Prospectus. 

 

Note 

 

Original Balance 

 

Cut-off Date Balance 

 

Note Holder 

 

Controlling Piece 

A-13-5, A-15-6  $75,000,000  $75,000,000  Benchmark 2020-B21(1)  No
A-13-4, A-15-4  $70,000,000  $70,000,000  Benchmark 2020-B20  No
A-13-2, A-15-3  $80,000,000  $80,000,000  Benchmark 2020-B19  No
A-13-1, A-15-1  $65,000,000  $65,000,000  Benchmark 2020-B18  No
A-15-2  $50,000,000  $50,000,000  DBJPM 2020-C9  No
A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4  $670,139  $670,139  BX 2020-VIVA  No
A-5, A-6, A-7, A-8  $794,861  $794,861  BX 2020-VIV2  No
A-9, A-10, A-11, A-12  $1,000,000  $1,000,000  BX 2020-VIV3  No
A-14-1, A-16-1  $69,500,000  $69,500,000  BBCMS 2020-C8  No
A-13-3  $459,360,667  $459,360,667  CREFI(2)  No
A-14-2, A-14-3  $281,847,000  $281,847,000  Barclays Bank PLC(2)  No
A-15-5  $179,680,333  $179,680,333  DBRI(2)  No

A-16-2 

 

$301,347,000 

 

$301,347,000 

  SGFC(2)  No
Total Senior Notes  $1,634,200,000  $1,634,200,000      
B-1-A, B-2-A, B-3-A, B-4-A, B-1-B, B-2-B, B-3-B, B-4-B(4)  $329,861  $329,861  BX 2020-VIVA  No
B-5-A, B-6-A, B-7-A, B-8-A, B-5-B, B-6-B, B-7-B, B-8-B(4)  $374,355,139  $374,355,139  BX 2020-VIV2  No
B-9-A, B-10-A, B-11-A, B-12-A(4)  $429,715,000  $429,715,000  BX 2020-VIV3  No

C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4(4) 

 

$561,400,000 

 

$561,400,000 

  BX 2020-VIVA  Yes(3)
Whole Loan  $3,000,000,000  $3,000,000,000      

 

 

(1)CREFI will be contributing Note A-13-5, which has an outstanding principal balance of $50,000,000 to the Benchmark 2020-B21 securitization. GACC will be contributing Note A-15-6, which has an outstanding principal balance of $25,000,000 to the Benchmark 2020-B21 securitization.

(2)Expected to be contributed to one or more future securitization transactions.
(3)The initial controlling note is Note C-1, so long as no related control appraisal period with respect to Note C-1 and the related pari passu C notes has occurred and is continuing. If and for so long as a control appraisal period has occurred and is continuing, then the controlling note will be as described under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Pari Passu-AB Whole Loan” in the Preliminary Prospectus.

(4)The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior Notes are subordinate to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior Notes.

 

The Mortgaged Properties.

 

MGM Grand (54.5% of Mortgage ALA and Master Lease Rent)

 

Built in 1993, the MGM Grand Property is a full-service luxury resort and casino property located on the Las Vegas Strip, situated between Tropicana Boulevard and Harmon Avenue. According to World Atlas, the MGM Grand Property is the third largest hotel in the world by room count. The MGM Grand Property is also a recipient of the AAA Four Diamond award. The MGM Grand Property covers approximately 101.9 acres and consists of

 

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4,998 hotel rooms: 4,270 standard rooms, 554 suites, 88 luxury suites, 51 SKYLOFTS suites (excluding one additional office unit), 30 mansion villas (Mediterranean-themed villas targeted for high-end gamblers, celebrities and casino-invited guests on the strip) (the “Mansion Villas”) and four entourage rooms associated with the Mansion Villas. The MGM Grand Property contains approximately 177,268 square feet (“SF”) of casino space, featuring 1,553 slot machines and 128 gaming tables, over 748,000 SF of meeting space, 18 restaurants, an approximately 22,858 SF spa, four swimming pools and approximately 41,800 SF of rentable retail space (featuring 31 retailers). The MGM Grand Property is home to Cirque du Soleil’s “Kà”, an acrobatic theater production that has been in residence at the MGM Grand Property since October 2004. The MGM Grand Property also includes the David Copperfield Theatre, Hakkasan Nightclub and the MGM Grand Garden Arena, which has a seating capacity of over 16,000 and hosts premier concerts, award shows, sporting events including championship boxing, and other special events.

 

Room sizes range from 346 SF to 11,517 SF and the MGM Grand Property offers one to four bedroom rooms. Standard room amenities include air conditioning, in-room dining service, minibar, telephone, hair dryer, in-room safe, and high-speed internet. SKYLOFTS at MGM Grand, a AAA Four-Diamond, Forbes Five Star hotel, occupies the top two floors of the main building. The hotel has 51 lofts ranging from 1,401 to 6,040 SF per loft. SKYLOFTS is also a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. The Mansion at the MGM Grand Property contains 30 Mansion Villas ranging from 2,358 to 11,517 SF per villa and $5,000 to $35,000 per night.

 

Since 2010, the MGM Grand Property has benefited from total capital investment of approximately $480.0 million (approximately $96,036 per room). Notable capital expenditures from this time period include an approximately $144.0 million full rooms renovation from 2010 to 2013 and a recent $118.9 million expansion and renovation of the conference center, which was completed in December 2018.

 

Mandalay Bay (45.5% of Mortgage ALA and Master Lease Rent)

 

Built in 1999, the Mandalay Bay Property is a full-service luxury resort and casino property located as the first major resort on the strip to greet visitors arriving by automobile from Southern California. The AAA Four Diamond award winning resort is a premier conference hotel in Las Vegas with approximately 2.2 million SF of convention, ballroom and meeting space, making it the fifth single largest event space in the United States. The Mandalay Bay Property is immediately across Interstate 15 from Allegiant Stadium, the new home stadium of the National Football League’s (“NFL”) Raiders, which was recently completed and which was first utilized in September 2020. The Mandalay Bay Property covers approximately 124.1 acres and consists of 4,750 hotel rooms. Also included within the Mandalay Bay Property are: (i) the Delano, which is an all-suite hotel tower within the complex and (ii) a Four Seasons hotel, each of which has its own lobby, restaurants and pool and spa. In addition to the significant meeting space, the Mandalay Bay Property contains approximately 152,159 SF of casino space, featuring approximately 1,232 slot machines and 71 gaming tables, 27 total restaurants, an approximately 30,000 SF spa, ten swimming pools and approximately 54,000 SF of rentable retail space featuring 41 retailers. The Mandalay Bay Property is also the home to Cirque du Soleil’s Michael Jackson “ONE”, which has been in residence at the Mandalay Bay Property in an approximately 1,805-seat showroom since 2013, an approximately 12,000-seat special events arena, the House of Blues (which features an arena seating up to 2,500 people) and the Shark Reef Aquarium. Additionally, Mandalay Bay Property’s expansive pool and beach area plays host to an array of evening open air concerts during the pool season, a large wave pool, and Moorea, a European-style “ultra” beach and Daylight Beach Club.

 

Room sizes range from 400 to 5,605 SF and the Mandalay Bay Property offers one- to four-bedroom rooms. Standard room amenities include air conditioning, in-room dining service, minibar, telephone, hair dryer, in-room safe, and high-speed internet. Floors 60–62 are designed as penthouse suites, with a penthouse lounge on level 62 for guests staying in the penthouses. Floors numbered 35–39 of the main hotel building are occupied by the five-star and AAA Four-Diamond Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas. Located at the resort’s 43-story second tower, the Delano Las Vegas is comprised of 45 rooms and 1,072 suites. Each suite at the Delano is at least 725 SF.

 

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The Mandalay Bay Property (including the Delano) underwent a substantial rooms’ renovation of approximately $159.7 million (approximately $35,150 per room) from 2012 to 2016 and has received a total of approximately $510.6 million (approximately $107,485 per room) of capital investment since 2010.

 

Cirque du Soleil performances at the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties scheduled through September 30, 2020 have been cancelled. On June 29, 2020, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group (“Cirque”) announced that it and certain of its affiliated companies filed for protection from creditors under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act in order to restructure its capital structure, which application was granted by the court. On July 16, 2020, Cirque announced that it entered into a new “stalking horse” purchase agreement with a group of existing first lien and second lien secured lenders pursuant to which such lenders would acquire substantially all of Cirque’s assets in settlement of Cirque’s first and second lien debt. Such purchase agreement was approved by the court on July 17, 2020, and served as the new “stalking horse” bid in a SISP supervised by the court and the court-appointed monitor. As of August 18, 2020, it was reported that the lenders’ bid was the highest bid, which requires court approval to take effect.

 

COVID-19 Update. According to a press release issued on March 15, 2020, MGM announced that it would suspend operations at all of its Las Vegas properties, including the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties, until further notice, effective as of March 17, 2020, and that casino operations would close on March 16, 2020, followed by hotel operations on March 17, 2020. MGM cited the COVID-19 as a pandemic that had intensified in the United States, requiring major collective action to slow its progression. MGM stated that it cancelled all reservations at its Las Vegas properties prior to May 21, 2020. MGM further reported that it incurred substantial operating losses in March 2020 and did not expect to see a material improvement until more is known regarding the duration and severity of the pandemic, including when MGM’s properties can reopen to the public. On May 1, 2020, MGM reported that as a result of the government-mandated closure, its domestic properties (which includes the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties and several properties which are not part of the collateral for the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan) were effectively generating no revenue. In addition, MGM Resorts International reported high levels of room and convention cancellation across its domestic properties through the third quarter of 2020 with some tentative re-bookings in the fourth quarter and into 2021, and it indicated that when it is able to re-open its domestic properties, it expects weakened demand in light of continued domestic and international travel restrictions or warnings, consumer fears and reduced consumer discretionary spending and general economic uncertainty. As of June 4, 2020, the MGM Grand Property was reopened, with limited amenities and certain COVID-19 mitigation procedures. MGM reopened The Shoppes at Mandalay Bay Place on June 25, 2020 and the Mandalay Bay resort on July 1, 2020, both with limited amenities and certain COVID-19 mitigation procedures. On August 28, 2020, several news outlets reported that MGM is expected to lay off approximately 18,000 furloughed workers in the United States, more than one-quarter of its pre-COVID-19 pandemic U.S. workforce, due to the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on MGM’s business. As of November 6, 2020, the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties continue to operate subject to the restrictions described above. The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan is current through the November 2020 payment date and as of November 6, 2020, no loan modification or forbearance requests have been made. Additionally, September 2020 and October 2020 master lease payments have been made and there have been no lease modification requests.

 

Revenue Streams. The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties benefit from a diverse set of revenue streams with a substantial contribution from non-gaming sources (only 18.0% of combined year-end (“YE”) December 2019 revenues derived from casino) and offer nearly 2.8 million SF of combined meeting and convention space.

 

As of YE December 2019, the MGM Grand Property generated 77.8% of net revenues from rooms, food and beverage, retail, entertainment and other operations. The gaming segment contributed 22.2% of net revenue (approximately $257.9 million), representing a decline from the 2018 level of 29.8% of net revenue (of approximately $365.7 million). A portion of the decline can be attributed to a renovation of the Mansion Villas in 2019, which serve as the MGM Grand Property’s main attractant to high-end gamblers. Nearly all departments at the MGM Grand Property (including rooms, F&B, retail and entertainment) experienced continued growth in the YE December 2019 period despite the decline in casino revenue.

 

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The Mandalay Bay Property has a much smaller casino department as a percentage of total net revenue (12.9% as of YE December 2019) than most casinos on the Las Vegas strip. The Mandalay Bay Property revenues are primarily driven by (i) the focus on group and convention business (according to the appraisal, the Mandalay Bay Property had a 2019 penetration factor of 134.8% for group business) and (ii) the fact that two of the three room types are operated as non-casino focused third party franchises (the Delano and Four Seasons). As of YE December 2019, 64.1% of total revenues at the Mandalay Bay Property were derived from rooms’ revenue (34.1%) and food & beverage revenue (30.0%).

 

As of YE December 2019, the MGM Grand Property achieved occupancy, ADR and RevPAR of 91.4%, $190.29 and $173.85, respectively. As of YE December 2019, the Mandalay Bay Property achieved occupancy, ADR and RevPAR of 92.8%, $202.98 and $188.40, respectively.

 

Historical Performance 

                                   
EBITDAR ($ Millions)(1) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 March 2020 TTM(1) June 2020 TTM(1) UW
MGM Grand $329 $396 $271 $214 $163 $149 $181 $236 $255 $281 $332 $345 $372 $283 $263 $220 $283
Mandalay Bay $282 $291 $251 $160 $125 $169 $147 $167 $176 $204 $237 $260 $246 $237 $224 $161 $237
Total Collateral $611 $688 $522 $374 $288 $318 $327 $403 $431 $485 $569 $605 $617 $520 $487 $381 $520
Debt Yield(2) 20.4% 22.9% 17.4% 12.5% 9.6% 10.6% 10.9% 13.4% 14.4% 16.2% 19.0% 20.2% 20.6% 17.3% 16.2% 12.7% 17.3%
Rent Coverage(3) 2.1x 2.4x 1.8x 1.3x 1.0x 1.1x 1.1x 1.4x 1.5x 1.7x 1.9x 2.1x 2.1x 1.8x 1.7x 1.3x 1.8x
                                   
(1)On May 1, 2020, MGM Resorts International reported in its first quarter Form 10-Q filing that, as a result of the temporary closure of its domestic properties (which includes the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties) following the outbreak of COVID-19, its domestic properties (which includes the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties) were effectively generating no revenue, and there were high levels of room and convention cancellation through the third quarter of 2020. The March 2020 TTM financials presented above reflect the suspension of operations at the Properties from March 17, 2020 through the end of the first calendar quarter of 2020 as presented on MGM Resorts International’s first quarter Form 10-Q filing. On August 3, 2020, MGM reported in its second quarter Form 10-Q filing that, while throughout May, June and July 2020, it re-opened most of its properties with limited amenities and certain measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, such properties (which include the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties) may be subject to temporary, complete or partial shutdowns in the future, and that it has seen and expects to continue to see weakened demand in light of consumer fears and general economic uncertainty, among other things. The June 2020 TTM financials presented above reflect the operations at the MGM Grand Property, which remained suspended until June 4, 2020 and operations at The Shoppes at Mandalay Bay Place and the Mandalay Bay resort, which remained suspended through June 24, 2020 and June 30, 2020, respectively. The $487 million presented above represents the adjusted March 2020 TTM EBITDAR, which takes into account an adjustment for a combined net extraordinary loss of approximately $20.6 million during the March 2020 TTM period (reflecting primarily operating losses during closure comprised mainly of employee payroll expenses and corporate allocations and net of a combined extraordinary gain of approximately $0.7 million related to a reversal of certain accrued benefit expenses) related to the temporary closure of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties following the outbreak of COVID-19. The $381 million presented above represents the adjusted June 2020 TTM EBITDAR, which takes into account an adjustment for a combined net extraordinary loss of approximately $82.4 million during the June 2020 TTM period (reflecting primarily operating losses during closure comprised mainly of employee payroll expenses and corporate allocations and net of a combined extraordinary gain of approximately $0.7 million related to a reversal of certain accrued benefit expenses) related to the temporary closure of the Properties following the outbreak of COVID-19. The Lender UW presented above is based on 2019 financials, which reflects a full year of uninterrupted operations at the Properties. Please see “Cash Flow Analysis” herein, and the footnotes thereto, for more detailed underwritten cash flow information.

(2)Debt Yield metrics presented above are based on the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan Cut-off Date balance of $3.0 billion and the EBITDAR of each respective time period.
(3)Rent Coverage ratios presented above are based on the initial Master Lease Rent of $292.0 million and the EBITDAR of each respective time period.

 

Historical Performance – MGM Grand(1)  

 

2006 2007      2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 March 2020
TTM(2)
June 2020
TTM(2)
RevPAR $154 $162 $145 $112 $112 $128 $136 $138 $151 $155 $162 $167 $169 $174 $172 $161
Net Revenue ($ bns) $1.19 $1.32 $1.22 $1.09 $1.03 $1.05 $1.07 $1.15 $1.21 $1.16 $1.15 $1.18 $1.23 $1.16 $1.10 $0.87
EBITDAR Margin 28% 30% 22% 20% 16% 14% 17% 21% 21% 24% 29% 29% 30% 24% 24% 25%
(1)Any financial information contained in this Term Sheet for the MGM Grand Property which relates to any period prior to 2015 has not been recast to reflect the adoption of ASC 606 revenue recognition under GAAP and thus, any financial information provided for periods prior to 2015 may not be comparable to periods on or after 2015 with respect to which recasting has been applied.

(2)The March 2020 TTM financials presented above reflect the suspension of operations at the Properties from March 17, 2020 through the end of the first calendar quarter of 2020. On August 3, 2020, MGM reported in its second quarter Form 10-Q filing that, while throughout May, June and July 2020, it re-opened most of its properties with limited amenities and certain measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, such properties (which include the MGM Grand and Mandalay Bay Properties) may be subject to temporary, complete or partial shutdowns in the future, and that it has seen and expects to continue to see weakened demand in light of consumer fears and general economic uncertainty, among other things. The June 2020 TTM financials presented above reflect the operations at the MGM Grand Property, which remained suspended until June 4, 2020 and operations at The Shoppes at Mandalay Bay Place and the Mandalay Bay resort, which remained suspended through June 24, 2020 and June 30, 2020, respectively.

 

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Historical Performance – Mandalay Bay(1)    

 

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 March 2020
TTM(2)
June 2020
TTM(2)
RevPAR $199 $213 $193 $142 $142 $160 $162 $164 $176 $177 $185 $186      $184 $188 $188 $186
Net Revenue ($ bns) $0.99 $1.02 $0.95 $0.79 $0.78 $0.84 $0.78 $0.86 $0.95 $0.94 $0.97 $0.98      $0.97 $0.94 $0.90 $0.67
EBITDAR Margin 29% 28% 26% 20% 16% 20% 19% 19% 19% 22% 24% 27%        25% 25% 25% 24%
                                   
(1)Any financial information contained in this Term Sheet for the Mandalay Bay Property which relates to any period prior to 2015 has not been recast to reflect the adoption of ASC 606 revenue recognition under GAAP and thus, any financial information provided for periods prior to 2015 may not be comparable to periods on or after 2015 with respect to which recasting has been applied.

(2)The March 2020 TTM financials presented above reflect the suspension of operations at the Properties from March 17, 2020 through the end of the first calendar quarter of 2020. On August 3, 2020, MGM reported in its second quarter Form 10-Q filing that, while throughout May, June and July 2020, it re-opened most of its properties with limited amenities and certain measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, such properties (which include the MGM Grand and Mandalay Bay Properties) may be subject to temporary, complete or partial shutdowns in the future, and that it has seen and expects to continue to see weakened demand in light of consumer fears and general economic uncertainty, among other things. The June 2020 TTM financials presented above reflect the operations at the MGM Grand Property, which remained suspended until June 4, 2020 and operations at The Shoppes at Mandalay Bay Place and the Mandalay Bay resort, which remained suspended through June 24, 2020 and June 30, 2020, respectively.

 

Master Lease.  The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties are master leased to MGM Lessee II, LLC (“MGM Tenant”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MGM under a 30-year, triple-net master and operating lease with two, 10-year renewal options. In turn, the MGM Tenant has subleased a portion of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties to each of MGM Grand Hotel, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (“Grand Operating Subtenant”), Mandalay Bay, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (“Mandalay Bay Subtenant”) and Mandalay Place, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (“Mandalay Place Subtenant”; and, together with Grand Operating Subtenant and Mandalay Bay Subtenant, individually or collectively as the context may require, together with any person to whom all or any portion of a Property is sublet by MGM Tenant pursuant to a MGM/Mandalay Operating sublease pursuant to the express terms and conditions of the MGM/Mandalay Lease, each a “MGM/Mandalay Operating Subtenant”). Each MGM/Mandalay Operating Subtenant executed a joinder to the MGM/Mandalay Lease for the purpose of (x) agreeing to be bound by the terms and provisions of the MGM/Mandalay Lease regarding the disposition of any portion of the MGM Tenant’s Property owned by such MGM/Mandalay Operating Subtenant and (y) granting a security interest to the Borrowers in the portion of the MGM Tenant’s pledged property owned by such MGM/Mandalay Operating Subtenant and certain reserve funds under the MGM/Mandalay Lease. The MGM Tenant and each MGM/Mandalay Operating Subtenant is not a borrower or an obligor under the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Loan documents. 

 

Under the Master Lease, the MGM Tenant is required to pay to the Borrowers an initial lease rent of $292.0 million per annum ($159.0 million allocated to the MGM Grand Property and $133.0 million allocated to the Mandalay Bay Property, the “Master Lease Rent”), subject to annual increases of (i) 2.0% in years 2 through 15 of the initial lease term, and (ii) thereafter, the greater of 2.0% or CPI (CPI capped at 3.0%) for the remainder of the initial lease term. Additionally, MGM will be required to continue to invest in the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties, with (x) a minimum aggregate capital investment requirement of 3.5% of actual net revenues every five years (the first such period beginning January 1, 2020 and expiring December 31, 2024, and the second such period beginning January 1, 2021 and expiring December 31, 2025, and each five-year period thereafter on a rolling basis) in the aggregate for the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties (such amount not to be less than 2.5% of the actual net revenue of any individual Property) (collectively, the “Required CapEx”) and (y) a monthly reserve equal to 1.5% of actual net revenues which may be used for FF&E and on qualifying capital expenditures in satisfaction of the Required CapEx spend. Upon early termination of the Master Lease due to an event of default by MGM Tenant thereunder, the FF&E will be transferred to the Borrowers at no cost. 

 

Beginning with the first full calendar quarter after the origination date for the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan and continuing thereafter, if either (a) (x) EBITDAR to Rent Ratio (as defined in the Master Lease) for the prior four fiscal quarters is less than 1.60x and (y) MGM’s market cap is less than $6.0 billion or (b) (x) MGM is no longer publicly traded and listed on NYSE, AMEX or NASDAQ and (y) the EBITDAR to Rent Ratio for the prior four fiscal quarters is less than 2.0x, then MGM Tenant will be required to provide one or more letters of credit or fund a cash escrow in an aggregate amount equal to the following year’s rent (taking into account the applicable escalations). Based on the adjusted June 2020 TTM EBITDAR of approximately $381.2 million and the initial Master Lease rent of $292.0 million, the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan results in a June 2020 TTM EBITDAR-to-rent coverage ratio of 1.31x. 

 

No intellectual property is licensed to the Borrowers and the Borrowers have no option to purchase upon expiration of the Master Lease. Upon the expiration of the Master Lease term or earlier termination of Master Lease, MGM Tenant

 

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will be obligated to provide up to 18 months of transition services to permit the continuous and uninterrupted operation of the Property. 

 

MGM (NYSE: MGM, rated Ba3/BB-/BB- by Moody’s, Fitch and S&P) guarantees to the Borrowers the payment and performance of all monetary obligations and certain other obligations of the MGM Tenant under the Master Lease. In addition to the lease guaranty, MGM (in such capacity, “Shortfall Collection Guarantor”) has executed a shortfall guaranty for the benefit of the mortgage lenders for the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Loan, pursuant to which MGM has guaranteed to the mortgage lenders the unpaid portion of the initial principal amount of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Loan (without giving effect to any future amendments that may increase the principal balance) and all interest accrued and unpaid thereon. For the avoidance of doubt, the Shortfall Collection Guarantor does not guarantee any Accrued Interest or any additional principal as a result of any unpaid Accrued Interest after the ARD. Transfers of interests in MGM are not restricted under the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Loan documents and any bankruptcy or other adverse event with respect to the Shortfall Collection Guarantor does not constitute a default under the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Loan documents. Neither MGM nor its affiliates (including, without limitation, MGM Tenant) are considered an affiliate of the Borrowers for any purpose under the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Loan documents so long as such person does not control the Borrowers. There is no continuing net worth requirement with respect to MGM in connection with the shortfall guaranty. As of the origination of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Loan, neither MGM nor MGM Tenant controlled the Borrowers. 

 

As of December 31, 2019, MGM had a market capitalization of approximately $16.7 billion, full-year 2019 revenue of approximately $12.9 billion and consolidated, adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) of approximately $3.0 billion. As of March 31, 2020, MGM reported revenue of approximately $2.3 billion for the first quarter of 2020. This represents a 29% decrease to the first quarter of 2019 which was primarily driven by MGM’s temporary suspension of its domestic and Macau casino operations related to the COVID-19 pandemic. MGM had $6.0 billion of cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2020, which included $1.8 billion at MGP and $381 million at MGM China. In addition, on April 23, 2020, MGM commenced a private offering of $750 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.75% coupon senior notes due in 2025, which further added to MGM’s cash position. As of June 30, 2020, MGM reported (i) revenue of approximately $290.0 million for the second quarter of 2020 (of which approximately $151.0 million was derived from MGM’s Las Vegas Strip resorts(1)), (ii) a total consolidated liquidity position of $8.1 billion (which includes MGM Resorts, MGM China and MGP and is comprised of cash and cash equivalents of approximately $4.8 billion and approximately $3.3 billion available under certain revolving credit facilities) and (iii) a market capitalization of approximately $8.3 billion. According to MGM’s second quarter 2020 earnings presentation, the Adjusted Property EBITDAR margin across all reopened MGM properties on the Las Vegas Strip (during the period the properties were operating through June 30, 2020) increased by approximately 450 basis points compared to the second quarter of 2019 (calculation methodology presented below)(2)

 

MGM Tenant is a casino owner-operator for 29 unique hotel offerings totaling over 44,000 rooms across Las Vegas, United States regional markets and Macau. MGM Tenant has managed the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties for more than 27 and 18 years, respectively. 

 

(1)Second quarter 2020 revenue of approximately $151.0 million for MGM’s Las Vegas Strip resorts reflects revenue from certain resorts which reopened during the second quarter of 2020 with limited amenities and certain COVID-19 mitigation procedures: the Bellagio (reopened on June 4, 2020), the MGM Grand (reopened on June 4, 2020), New York New York (reopened on June 4, 2020), Excalibur (reopened on June 11, 2020) and Luxor (reopened on June 25, 2020). The Mandalay Bay, ARIA, Vdara, Mirage and Park MGM resorts were not open during the second quarter of 2020.

(2)Second quarter 2020 Adjusted Property EBITDAR calculation methodology: Reflects MGM management’s estimates of operating trends for the periods in which the properties were operating (commencing on each respective properties reopening date and calculated through June 30, 2020), compared to the same periods in 2019 using monthly property level financials and internally generated daily operating reports to calculate activity for partial monthly periods, based on the days in the second quarter of 2020 that such properties were opened prior to June 30, 2020, including activity for invitation only customer events prior to reopening to the general public.

 

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Operating History and Underwritten Net Cash Flow. The following table presents certain information relating to the historical operating performance and the Underwritten Net Cash Flow, on an aggregate basis and per room, at The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties:

 

Cash Flow Analysis(1)

 

  

2015 

 

2016 

 

2017 

 

2018 

 

2019 

 

TTM June 2020 

 

Underwritten 

 

Underwritten
$ per Room(2) 

Hotel Revenue  $576,193,751  $611,611,719  $621,671,255  $619,356,266  $635,408,160  $454,847,334  $635,408,160  $65,183
Casino Revenue  461,726,103  438,253,825  459,676,698  492,001,712  379,532,959  304,523,632  379,532,959  $38,934
F&B Revenue  578,021,518  598,992,505  608,876,978  604,859,218  629,566,379  438,092,332  629,566,379  $64,584
Other Revenue  480,778,051  465,818,022  471,735,234  475,323,334  461,787,990  345,071,444  461,787,990(3)  $47,373
Total Revenue  $2,096,719,423  $2,114,676,071  $2,161,960,165  $2,191,540,530  $2,106,295,488  $1,542,534,742  $2,106,295,488  $216,075
                         
Hotel Expense  230,915,708  235,477,994  249,304,637  255,303,612  265,201,312  205,510,281  265,201,312  $27,206
Casino Expense  253,918,628  213,245,938  229,109,011  226,996,812  223,320,361  189,641,029  223,320,361  $22,909
F&B Expense  428,952,166  429,128,035  433,970,578  437,033,184  449,487,794  329,402,047  449,487,794  $46,111
Other Expense  349,547,741  323,328,025  322,504,168  316,078,620  304,747,043 

225,847,118

  304,747,043  $31,263
Total Departmental Expense  $1,263,334,243  $1,201,179,992  $1,234,888,394  $1,235,412,228  $1,242,756,510  $950,400,475  $1,242,756,510  $127,488
Total Undistributed Expense(4)  278,305,919  261,847,999  247,318,999  257,487,307  258,119,417  215,257,835  258,119,417  $26,479
Fixed Charges  69,781,283  82,874,666  74,715,564  81,271,729  85,339,208  78,096,959  85,339,208  $8,755
Total Operating Expenses  $348,087,202  $344,722,665  $322,034,563  $338,759,036  $343,458,625  $293,354,794  $343,458,625  $35,234
Net Extraordinary Loss Add-back(5)  0  0  0  0  0  82,377,430  0  $0
EBITDAR  $485,297,978  $568,773,414  $605,037,208  $617,369,266  $520,080,353  $381,156,903(7)  $520,080,353  $53,353
FF&E(6)  0  0  0  0  0  0 

32,774,592

 

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Net Cash Flow  $485,297,978  $568,773,414  $605,037,208  $617,369,266  $520,080,353  $381,156,903(7)  $487,305,761  $49,990
                         
Occupancy  92.5%  92.4%  91.0%  91.5%  92.1%  87.5%  92.1%   
EBITDAR Debt Yield  16.2%  19.0%  20.2%  20.6%  17.3%  12.7%  17.3%   
EBITDAR DSCR(8)  1.66x  1.95x  2.07x  2.11x  1.78x  1.31x  1.78x   

 

 
(1)Certain items such as interest expense, interest income, depreciation, amortization, debt service payments and any other non-recurring or non-operating items were excluded from the historical presentation and are not considered for the underwritten cash flow.

(2)Based on 9,748 guest rooms.
(3)The most recent available breakout of the Signature Condo-Hotel revenue as a component of Other Revenue was from the November 2019 trailing 12-month period.
(4)2018 property administration expense was adjusted for the Mandalay Bay Property to exclude $21.8 million of one-time business interruption proceeds related to the October 1, 2017 shooting at a country concert in Las Vegas.
(5)Net extraordinary loss add-back represents a net combined extraordinary loss from the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties of approximately $82.4 million during the TTM June 2020 period (primarily comprised of employee payroll expenses and corporate allocations and net of a combined extraordinary gain of approximately $0.7 million related to a reversal of certain accrued benefit expenses) related to the temporary closure of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties following the outbreak of COVID-19. The TTM June 2020 EBITDAR of approximately $381.2 million represents the combined adjusted EBITDAR as calculated per the Master Lease (after taking into account the extraordinary loss add-back for the TTM June 2020 period).
(6)Underwritten FF&E is based on the 1.5% contractual FF&E reserve based on total net revenues (excluding net revenues associated with the Signature Condo-Hotel development at the MGM Grand Property for which FF&E is not reserved under the Master Lease). With respect to the Mandalay Bay Property, 5.0% FF&E Reserve was underwritten for the revenues associated with the closing date Four Seasons Management Agreement.
(7)The TTM June 2020 financials presented above reflect the suspension of operations at the Properties from March 17, 2020 through the end of the first calendar quarter of 2020. On August 3, 2020, MGM reported in its second quarter Form 10-Q filing that, while throughout May, June and July 2020, it re-opened most of its properties with limited amenities and certain measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, such properties (which include the MGM Grand and Mandalay Bay Properties) may be subject to temporary, complete or partial shutdowns in the future, and that it has seen and expects to continue to see weakened demand in light of consumer fears and general economic uncertainty, among other things. The TTM June 2020 financials presented above reflect the operations at the MGM Grand Property, which remained suspended until June 4, 2020 and operations at The Shoppes at Mandalay Bay Place and the Mandalay Bay resort, which remained suspended through June 24, 2020 and June 30, 2020, respectively. The lender UW presented above is based on 2019 financials, which reflects a full-year of uninterrupted operations at the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties.
(8)EBITDAR DSCR is calculated using the Master Lease Rent of $292,000,000.

 

Appraisal. The Appraised Value of $4,600,000,000 as of January 10, 2020, is the Aggregate Real Property Appraised Value solely with respect to real property at the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties, excluding personal property and intangible property attributable to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties. The appraisal also includes an As Leased-Sale-Leaseback Appraised Value, which is equal to the Aggregate Real Property Appraised Value. The Aggregate As-Is Appraised Value of $7,352,600,000 as of January 10, 2020, includes personal property and intangible property attributable to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties. The personal property and intangible property relating to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties is owned by

 

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the MGM Tenant or the MGM/Mandalay Operating Subtenants (as more particularly provided in the Master Lease), which granted a security interest in certain property of the MGM Tenant and the MGM/Mandalay Operating Subtenants (with certain exclusions, including an exclusion for the intellectual property of MGM Tenant as more particularly described in the Master Lease); and provided that the FF&E will be transferred to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Borrowers at no cost in the event of a termination of the Master Lease due to an event of default by the MGM Tenant thereunder) in favor of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Borrowers, and such security interest was collaterally assigned by the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Borrowers to the mortgage lenders.

 

Environmental Matters. According to a Phase I environmental report, dated February 11, 2020, the environmental consultant identified underground storage tanks at the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties. Due to the presence of underground storage tanks, the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Borrowers purchased, and are required to maintain under the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Loan agreement, an environmental insurance policy.

 

Market Overview and Competition. The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties are located on the Las Vegas Strip in the heart of Las Vegas, Nevada. Visitor volume and airport passenger traffic into the Las Vegas region have more than doubled from 1990 to 2019. In connection with the financial downturn in 2008 and 2009, the Las Vegas market generally experienced a contraction. During 2010, the market began to rebound and visitation has returned to or near peak levels. McCarran International Airport welcomed 51.5 million passengers in 2019 (surpassing the 2018 passenger count of approximately 49.6 million).

 

Since 2010, annual convention attendance in Las Vegas has grown by over 2 million people (4.0% CAGR). With an estimated local population of 2.3 million people as of 2019, an additional approximately 42.5 million tourists visiting the metropolitan Las Vegas area annually and recent investments in Las Vegas by major sports leagues, the amount of existing gaming activity has increased steadily since the 2009 trough. In Clark County, gaming revenue has increased approximately 17.2% through 2019 since the gaming revenue trough in 2009.

 

Market Overview(1)
Category 1990 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Visitor Volume (thousands) 20,954 36,351 37,335 38,929 39,727 39,668 41,127 42,312 42,936 42,214 42,117 42,524
YoY % Change NAP -3.0% 2.7% 4.3% 2.1% -0.1% 3.7% 2.9% 1.5% -1.7% -0.2% 1.0%
Clark County Gaming Revenues ($mm) $4,104 $8,838 $8,909 $9,223 $9,400 $9,674 $9,554 $9,618 $9,714 $9,979 $10,250 $10,355
YoY % Change NAP -9.8% 0.8% 3.5% 1.9% 2.9% -1.2% 0.7% 1.0% 2.7% 2.7% 1.0%
Hotel / Motel Rooms Inventory 73,730 148,941 148,935 150,161 150,481 150,593 150,544 149,213 149,339 148,896 149,158 149,422
YoY % Change NAP 6.0% 0.0% 0.8% 0.2% 0.1% 0.0% -0.9% 0.1% -0.3% 0.2% 0.2%
Airport Passenger Traffic (thousands) 19,090 40,469 39,757 41,481 41,668 41,857 42,885 45,319 47,368 48,430 49,645 51,538
YoY % Change NAP -8.2% -1.8% 4.3% 0.4% 0.5% 2.5% 5.7% 4.5% 2.2% 2.5% 3.8%
Convention Attendance (thousands) 1,742 4,492 4,473 4,865 4,944 5,107 5,195 5,891 6,311 6,646 6,502 6,649
YoY % Change NAP -23.9% -0.4% 8.8% 1.6% 3.3% 1.7% 13.4% 7.1% 5.3% -2.2% 2.3%
(1)Source: Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.

 

The Las Vegas Strip hotel average occupancy has been approximately 90% over the last three years. The Las Vegas Strip average 2019 occupancy was 90.4% and average 2018 occupancy was 89.5%. The Las Vegas Strip average 2019 ADR of $143.31 increased 3.3% relative to the average 2018 ADR of $138.71. 

 

Historical Occupancy, ADR, RevPAR – Competitive Set
  MGM Grand Resort(1) Competitive Set(2)(3) MGM Grand Penetration Factor(2)
Year Occupancy ADR RevPAR Occupancy ADR RevPAR Occupancy ADR RevPAR
December 31, 2017 92.1% $181.76 $167.36 92.0% $181.95 $167.10 100.2% 100.0% 100.3%
December 31, 2018 92.7% $182.10 $168.76 93.0% $187.63 $173.66 100.1%   97.4% 97.6%
December 31, 2019 91.4% $190.29 $173.85 94.0% $193.23 $181.41 98.7%   98.6% 97.3%
(1)Source: Historical operating statements.

(2)Source: Appraisal.
(3)Includes: The Mirage, New York New York, Luxor, Caesars, Planet Hollywood, and Venetian/Palazzo.

 

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Historical Occupancy, ADR, RevPAR – Competitive Set
  Mandalay Bay Resort(1) Competitive Set(2)(3) Mandalay Bay Penetration Factor(2)
Year Occupancy ADR RevPAR Occupancy ADR RevPAR Occupancy ADR RevPAR
December 31, 2017 90.0% $206.28 $185.57 92.0% $177.98 $164.06 98.0% 113.2% 110.9%
December 31, 2018 90.2% $203.96 $183.96 93.0% $183.94 $171.13 97.4% 109.2% 106.4%
December 31, 2019 92.8% $202.98 $188.40 94.0% $190.09 $178.15 96.6% 108.8% 105.1%
(1)Source: Historical operating statements.

(2)Source: Appraisal.
(3)Includes: The Mirage, New York New York, Luxor, Caesars, Planet Hollywood, and Venetian/Palazzo.

 

Additional group business is expected to enter the market as a result of the delivery of Allegiant Stadium in August 2020 (across the street from the Mandalay Bay Property) which will serve as the home stadium for the Raiders NFL team. Non-gaming revenue in the Las Vegas market was approximately 65% of total revenue in 2019 compared to pre-recession levels of approximately 59% in 2007. 

 

Each of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties share the same competitive set. The primary competitive set for the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties consists of six hotels, which range in size from 2,024 to 7,117 rooms and collectively contain an aggregate 23,058 rooms. According to the appraisal, there are two mega resorts in the construction phase with planned delivery between 2021 and 2022. Resorts World Las Vegas is a 59-story Chinese-themed mega resort under construction at the former Stardust Resort and Casino site on the northern Las Vegas Strip with scheduled delivery by summer of 2021 according to the appraisal. The Drew is a 735-foot tall, 75% completed mega casino resort scheduled to be delivered by 2022. 

 

Comparable Properties(1)
Property Name No. of Rooms Year Opened Meeting Space
(sq. ft.)
Casino Space
(sq. ft.)

Estimated 

2019 Occ. 

Estimated 

2019 ADR 

Estimated 

2019 RevPAR 

MGM Grand(2) 4,998 1993 748,325 177,268 91.4% $190.29 $173.85
Mandalay Bay(2) 4,750 1999 2,100,000 152,159 92.8% $202.98 $188.40
The Mirage 3,044 1989 170,000 94,000 94.6% $178.00 $168.39
New York New York 2,024 1997 30,500 81,000 95.5% $151.00 $144.21
Luxor 4,397 1993 20,000 120,000 95.0% $119.00 $113.05
Caesar’s Palace 3,976 1966 300,000 124,200 93.0% $221.00 $205.53
Planet Hollywood 2,500 2000 20,000 64,500 90.0% $185.00 $166.50
Venetian/Palazzo 7,117 1999 450,000 335,878 94.6% $237.00 $224.20

(1) Source: Appraisal, unless otherwise indicated.

(2) Source: Underwriting and Borrower Sponsor provided information.

 

The Borrowers. On January 14, 2020, MGM Growth Properties Operating Partnership LP (“MGP OP”), an affiliate of BREIT Operating Partnership L.P. (“BREIT OP” and together with MGP OP, the “Sponsors”, as more particularly referred to as the “Borrower Sponsors”), and certain other parties entered into an agreement to, among other things, form a joint venture (50.1% indirectly owned by MGP OP and 49.9% indirectly owned by BREIT OP) (the “Joint Venture”) to acquire the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties in Las Vegas for a purchase price of $4.60 billion ($471,892 per room). The borrowers under the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan are MGM Grand PropCo, LLC and Mandalay PropCo, LLC (individually, a “MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Borrower” and, collectively, the “MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Borrowers” or the “Borrowers”), which are subsidiaries of the Joint Venture. The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Borrowers are Delaware limited liability companies and single purpose entities with two independent directors. Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. (“BREIT”) is a non-traded real estate investment trust focused on investing in commercial real estate properties diversified by sector with an emphasis on providing investors with access to Blackstone’s institutional real estate investment platform. BREIT seeks to directly own stabilized income-generating United States commercial real estate across the key property types, including multifamily, industrial, retail, hotel, healthcare and office. BREIT is managed by an external advisor, BX REIT Advisors L.L.C., which is an affiliate of The Blackstone Group Inc. (“Blackstone”). Blackstone’s real estate investor capital under management totals approximately $161.0 billion as of March 31, 2020 and includes prime assets such as the Bellagio, Cosmopolitan Las Vegas, Hotel Del Coronado, Grand Wailea, Arizona Biltmore, Ritz Carlton Kapalua, and Turtle Bay Resort.

 

MGM Growth Properties LLC (“MGP”) is one of the leading publicly traded real estate investment trusts engaged in the acquisition, ownership and leasing of large-scale destination entertainment and leisure resorts. MGP

 

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currently owns a portfolio of properties, consisting of 12 premier destination resorts in Las Vegas and elsewhere across the United States, with over 27,400 rooms, as well as MGM Northfield Park in Northfield, OH, Empire Resort Casino in Yonkers, NY, and a retail and entertainment district, The Park, in Las Vegas.

 

MGP OP and BREIT OP (together, individually or collectively as the context may require, the “Guarantor”), are the non-recourse carveout guarantors on a several basis in proportion to each Guarantor’s Liability Percentage (as defined below). The Liability Percentage of each Guarantor will be automatically increased or decreased from time to time, as applicable, to the extent any direct and/or indirect equity interest in the Borrowers is transferred by one Guarantor (or its affiliates) to the other Guarantor (or its affiliates) with the transferring Guarantor’s Liability Percentage increasing by the amount of such transferred interests and the transferee Guarantor’s Liability Percentage decreasing by such amount. In no event will the Liability Percentage of the Guarantors in the aggregate be less than or greater than one hundred percent (100%). For the avoidance of doubt, transfers by a Guarantor (or its affiliates) to a third party that is not an affiliate of the other Guarantor will not result in an adjustment to the Liability Percentage of either Guarantor. For illustrative purposes, if BREIT OP transfers a twenty-five percent (25%) indirect equity interest in Borrower to a third party that is not an Affiliate of MGP OP and subsequently transfers a ten percent (10%) indirect equity interest in Borrower to MGP OP, the adjustments required to be made as a result of such transfers will be: (i) a decrease of ten percentage points to BREIT OP’s Liability Percentage and (ii) an increase of ten percentage points to MGP OP’s Liability Percentage.

 

The Guarantor’s liability for full recourse events is capped at an amount equal to 10% of the aggregate outstanding principal balance of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan as of the date of the event. In addition, only the Borrowers are liable for breaches of environmental covenants; provided, however, that if the Borrowers fail to maintain an environmental insurance policy required under the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan documents, the Guarantor is liable for losses other than (x) for any amounts in excess of the applicable coverage amounts under the environmental policy had the same been renewed, replaced or extended as required under the loan agreement and (y) for any amounts recovered under the environmental policy. In addition, recourse for transfers of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties or controlling equity interests in the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Borrowers is loss recourse, rather than full recourse.

 

Liability Percentage” means, initially, (x) with respect to BREIT OP, 49.9% and (y) with respect to MGP OP, 50.1%.

 

Escrows.

 

Under the Master Lease, the MGM Tenant is obligated to make monthly deposits of 1.50% of net revenues at an eligible institution to be used for FF&E and qualifying capital expenditures (the “OpCo FF&E Reserve Account”). MGM Tenant granted the Borrowers a security interest in the OpCo FF&E Reserve Account, and the Borrowers collaterally assigned the Borrowers’ security interest in the OpCo FF&E Reserve Account to the mortgage lender.

 

Real Estate Taxes Reserve - For so long as the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties are subject to the Master Lease, no reserves for real estate taxes are required under the loan documents. If the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties are not subject to the Master Lease, solely if a MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Trigger Period is in effect, the loan documents provide for ongoing monthly reserves for real estate taxes in an amount equal to 1/12 of the real estate taxes that the lender estimates will be payable during the next 12 months at least 30 days prior to their respective due dates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the requirement for such monthly reserves will be reduced dollar for dollar by any taxes paid or reserved for by a brand manager or casino operator pursuant to a brand management or casino management agreement relating to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties.

 

Insurance Reserve - For so long as the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties are subject to the Master Lease, no reserves for insurance premiums are required under the loan documents. If the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties are not subject to the Master Lease, solely if a MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Trigger Period is in effect, the loan documents provide for ongoing monthly reserves for insurance premiums in an amount equal to 1/12 of the insurance premiums that the lender estimates will be payable for the renewal of the insurance policies at least

 

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30 days prior to the expiration thereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the requirement for such monthly reserves will be reduced dollar for dollar by any insurance premiums paid or reserved for by a brand manager or casino operator pursuant to a brand management or casino management agreement relating to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties. In addition, such monthly reserves will not be required so long as (i) no event of default is continuing, and (ii) the insurance coverage for the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties are included in a blanket policy reasonably acceptable to the lender.

 

FF&E Reserve - For so long as the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties are not subject to the Master Lease, (i) on each Payment Date during a MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Trigger Period, the Borrowers will be required to make a deposit equal to (a) 4.0% of net revenue from guest rooms and Borrower-managed food and beverage operations and (b) 0.5% of all other net revenue (other than non-recurring items), in each case for the calendar month that is two months prior to the calendar month in which the applicable deposit to the FF&E reserve fund is to be made (the sum of (a) and (b), the “FF&E Reserve Monthly Deposit”), and (ii) if a MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Trigger Period does not exist, on the first Payment Date of each calendar quarter, an amount equal to the lesser of (x) the FF&E Reserve Current Year Lookback Deficiency (as defined below) and (y) the FF&E Reserve Five Year Lookback Deficiency (as defined below) (the lesser of (x) and (y), the “FF&E Reserve Quarterly Deposit”), provided that for so long as any individual MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Property is managed by (x) a brand manager pursuant to a brand management agreement and/or (y) a casino operator pursuant to a casino management agreement, the amounts required to be funded as a FF&E Reserve Monthly Deposit or a FF&E Reserve Quarterly Deposit will be reduced on a dollar-for-dollar basis by any amounts deposited into a manager account for FF&E, PIP work or brand mandated work for the applicable calendar months as set forth in the annual budget and required pursuant to the terms of the brand management agreement and/or casino management agreement if the Borrowers deliver evidence reasonably satisfactory to the mortgage lender that such deposit has been made.

 

A “FF&E Reserve Current Year Lookback Deficiency” means an amount equal to (x) the aggregate amount of FF&E Reserve Monthly Deposits which would have been funded from the beginning of the then calendar year to the date of determination had a MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Trigger Period been in effect for the entirety of such period less (y) the sum of (1) the aggregate amount expended on replacements, PIP work and brand mandated work during such calendar year to date and (2) the aggregate amount funded into the FF&E Reserve during such calendar year to date; provided, if the foregoing calculation results in a negative number, the FF&E Reserve Current Year Lookback Deficiency will be deemed to be zero.

 

A “FF&E Reserve Five Year Lookback Deficiency” means (i) zero, with respect to any period before December 31, 2024, and (ii) from and after January 1, 2025, an amount equal to (x) 4.0% of net revenue from guest rooms and Borrower-managed food and beverage operations and 0.5% of all other net revenues (other than non-recurring items) during the FF&E Reserve Five Year Lookback Period (as defined below) less (y) the sum of (1) the aggregate amount expended on replacements, PIP Work and brand mandated work during the FF&E Reserve Five Year Lookback Period (including amounts expended by MGM Tenant pursuant to the express terms and conditions of the Master Lease) and (2) the aggregate amounts funded into the FF&E Reserve during such FF&E Reserve Five Year Lookback Period; provided, if the foregoing calculation results in a negative number, the FF&E Reserve Five Year Lookback Deficiency will be deemed to be zero.

 

A “FF&E Reserve Five Year Lookback Period” means each five year period (on a rolling basis) with the first period commencing on January 1, 2020 and expiring on December 31, 2024 and the second period commencing on January 1, 2021 and expiring on December 31, 2025.

 

Lockbox and Cash Management. The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan is subject to a hard lockbox with springing cash management. Amounts on deposit in the lockbox account will be disbursed to the Borrower’s operating account in accordance with the clearing account agreement. After the occurrence and during the continuation of a MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Trigger Period (as defined below), the Borrowers will establish a cash management account and, at least two times per week, the clearing account bank will sweep funds from the lockbox accounts into the cash management account in accordance with the clearing account agreement and the cash management bank will apply funds on deposit in the order of priority described in the MGM Grand &

 

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Mandalay Bay Whole Loan documents, with the remaining excess cash flow (“Excess Cash Flow Reserve”) to be held as additional collateral for the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan (and, after the ARD, all amounts in the Excess Cash Flow Reserve account will be used to pay the monthly additional interest amount and applied to the principal of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan).

 

A “MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Trigger Period” means a period (A) commencing upon the occurrence of any of the following: (i) the Debt Service Coverage Ratio (“DSCR”) falling below 2.50x (“DSCR Threshold”) for two consecutive quarters (“DSCR Trigger”), (ii) the MGM Tenant is subject to a bankruptcy action (“OpCo Bankruptcy”), (iii) an event of default under the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan has occurred and is continuing (“EOD Trigger”), (iv) an OpCo Trigger Event (as defined below) or (v) the Borrowers fail to repay the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan in full on or before the ARD and (B) terminating upon (i) in the event of a DSCR Trigger, either such time that the DSCR exceeds the DSCR Threshold for two consecutive quarters or the Borrowers make voluntary prepayments of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan in accordance with the terms of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan documents in amounts necessary to achieve a DSCR greater than or equal to the DSCR Threshold (without any obligation to wait two consecutive quarters), (ii) in the event of an OpCo Bankruptcy, the assumption of the Master Lease in such bankruptcy proceeding or the replacement of the MGM Tenant as provided in the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan documents (or in the event the Master Lease is terminated and not replaced, the DSCR is equal to or greater than the DSCR Threshold or the Borrowers make voluntary prepayments of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan in accordance with the terms of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan documents in amounts necessary to achieve a DSCR greater than or equal to the DSCR Threshold (without any obligation to wait two consecutive quarters)), (iii) in the event of an OpCo Trigger Period, any OpCo Trigger Event Cure (as defined below) and (iv) in the event of an EOD Trigger, no other events of default exist and are continuing and the mortgage lender will have accepted a cure by the Borrowers of such event of default. For the avoidance of doubt, in no instance will a MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Trigger Period caused by the failure of the Borrowers to repay the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan in full on or before the ARD be capable of being cured or deemed to expire. 

 

An “OpCo Trigger Event” means the occurrence and continuance of all of the following conditions simultaneously: (i) an event of default under the Master Lease has occurred and is continuing; (ii) (x) the managing member of the Joint Venture is an affiliate of the Borrowers other than MGP or MGP OP that is controlled by MGP or MGP OP and (y) MGP OP is controlled by MGM and (iii) such managing member is permitted under the terms of the Joint Venture agreement to take any of the following actions without the consent of (x) BCORE Windmill Parent LLC (the member of the Joint Venture that is affiliated with BREIT OP) (a) granting any consent, approval or wavier or making any election under the Master Lease, Lease Guaranty or other related lease documents, (b) entering into any amendment, supplement or modification to the Master Lease, Lease Guaranty or other related lease documents, or (c) declaring an event of default under the Master Lease, Lease Guaranty or other related lease documents or (y) if applicable, a Qualified Transferee (as defined in the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan documents) that is not an affiliate of MGM Tenant which owns a 15% or greater direct and/or indirect interest in the Borrowers. 

 

A “Lease Guaranty” means that certain Guaranty of Lease Documents dated as of February 14, 2020, made by MGM in favor of the Borrowers.

 

An “OpCo Trigger Event Cure” means, as applicable, (i) the Borrowers have provided evidence to the mortgage lender of the cure of the event of default under the Master Lease, (ii) the Borrowers have waived the event of default under the Master Lease, provided that such waiver was approved by the mortgage lender, or (iii) in the event that the event of default results in the termination of the Master Lease, either (a) (I) the Borrowers and MGM Tenant have entered into a new lease on terms and conditions substantially similar to those contained in the Master Lease as of the origination of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan and (II) the Master Lease opinion delivery requirements have been satisfied, or (b) after giving effect to the termination of the Master Lease the DSCR is equal to or greater than 2.50x for two consecutive quarters or the Borrowers make voluntary prepayments in accordance with the terms of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan documents in an amount necessary to achieve a DSCR equal to or greater than 2.50x.

 

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Property Management. The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties are currently managed by the MGM Tenant and/or the applicable MGM/Mandalay Operating Subtenant, and there are no management agreements currently in effect with the Borrowers and, other than the management agreement with respect to the Four Seasons hotel and the management agreement with respect to certain signature hotel units (which, for the avoidance of doubt, are not part of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties), for which management fees related thereto are included as part of the collateral, there are no management agreements currently in effect with respect to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties.

 

Mezzanine or Secured Subordinate Indebtedness. In addition to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Loan, the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties also secure the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior Notes not included in the Benchmark 2020-B21 securitization trust, which have an aggregate Cut-off Date principal balance of $1,559,200,000, and the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior Notes (which have an aggregate Cut-off Date principal balance of $1,365,800,000). The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior Notes not included in the Benchmark 2020-B21 trust and the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior Notes accrue interest at the same rate as the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Loan. The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Loan is entitled to payments of interest and principal on a pro rata and pari passu basis with the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior Notes not included in the Benchmark 2020-B21 securitization trust. The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Loan and the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Senior Notes not included in the Benchmark 2020-B21 securitization trust are generally senior to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Junior Notes.

 

Permitted Future Mezzanine or Secured Subordinate Indebtedness. The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Borrowers have a one-time right to borrow a mezzanine loan subordinate to the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan (“Mezzanine Loan”), subject to credit and legal criteria specified in the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan documents, including, without limitation: (i) a combined maximum loan to value ratio (based on appraisals ordered by the lender in connection with the closing of the Mezzanine Loan and calculated based on the outstanding principal balance of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan and the initial principal amount of the Mezzanine Loan) of 67.0%, (ii) a debt service coverage ratio at the closing of the Mezzanine Loan at least equal to 4.81x, in each case, inclusive of the additional mezzanine debt and (iii) an intercreditor agreement reasonably satisfactory to the lender. The lender’s receipt of a rating agency confirmation will not be required in connection with the Mezzanine Loan.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, (1) during a MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Trigger Period (and for so long as no event of default has occurred and is continuing), in the event that the Mezzanine Loan (or any portion thereof) is directly or indirectly or beneficially owned by the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Borrowers, mezzanine borrower or a “broad affiliate” (as defined in the MGM Grand & Mandalay Whole Loan documents) of the Borrowers or mezzanine borrower (“Affiliated Mezzanine Lender”), in no instance will the Affiliated Mezzanine Lender be permitted to receive late charges, principal (other than the pro rata prepayment of the Mezzanine Loan upon the release of an individual Property or prepayment of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan in accordance with the terms and conditions of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan documents and the Mezzanine Loan documents) or interest at the default rate, even if an event of default has occurred and is continuing under the Mezzanine Loan and such Affiliated Mezzanine Lender will only be permitted to receive interest at the non-default rate on a monthly basis, (2) during a MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Trigger Period (and for so long as no event of default has occurred and is continuing under the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan documents), for so long as the whole Mezzanine Loan is not directly or indirectly or beneficially owned by an Affiliated Mezzanine Lender, the mezzanine lender will receive on a monthly basis interest at the non-default rate and, if an event of default has occurred and is continuing under the Mezzanine Loan, funds sufficient to pay any other amounts then due under the Mezzanine Loan and the Mezzanine Loan documents (other than the payment of the outstanding principal amount of the Mezzanine Loan on the maturity date of the Mezzanine Loan whether on the scheduled date for such payment or earlier due to an acceleration of the Mezzanine Loan) and (3) after the ARD, in no instance will any mezzanine lender be permitted to receive any payments whatsoever.

 

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Release of Collateral. So long as no event of default has occurred and is continuing (other than as set forth below), the Borrowers may at any time release an individual property from the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan by prepaying the applicable Release Percentage (as defined below) of the ALA of the subject individual property (including any yield maintenance premium, if required), and subject to the terms and conditions in the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan documents, including, without limitation: (i) the DSCR after giving effect to such release is at least equal to 4.81x; (ii) continued compliance with the single purpose entity requirements contained in the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan documents; (iii) payment to an agent or servicer of the then current and customary fee by such persons for such releases in an amount not to exceed $2,000.00 and any reasonable legal fees or other out-of-pocket costs incurred by the lender to effect the release and any applicable prepayment premiums (provided the legal fees may not exceed $10,000.00); (iv) payment of all recording charges, filing fees, taxes or other similar expenses payable in connection therewith; (v) compliance with applicable REMIC requirements relating to the REMIC 125% LTV test for release which may be satisfied by delivery of any of the following if permitted by REMIC requirements: an existing or updated appraisal, a broker’s price opinion or other written determination of value using a commercially reasonable valuation method, in each case satisfactory to the lender, but will be based solely on the value of real property and will exclude personal property and going-concern value; and (vi) if the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties are subject to the Master Lease, the Borrowers removing the released individual property from the Master Lease and entering into a new triple-net lease with respect to the remaining individual property on substantially the same terms as the Master Lease (collectively, the “Release Conditions”).

 

A “Release Percentage” means, with respect to any individual Property, 105.0% until such time as the outstanding principal balance of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan is reduced to $2,250,000,000 (the “Release Percentage Threshold”), and 110.0% thereafter. In calculating the Release Amount for an individual Property, the Release Percentage may initially be one hundred and five percent (105%) until the application of a portion of such prepayment would reach the Release Percentage Threshold and with respect to any remaining prepayment for such individual Property, the Release Percentage would be one hundred and ten percent (110%).

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that the DSCR following the release would not satisfy the DSCR requirement in clause (i) of the Release Conditions, and such release is in connection with an arms’ length transaction with an unrelated third party, the Borrowers will be permitted to release the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties and the amount that will be required to be prepaid (or defeased) in connection with such Release will equal the greater of (I) the Release Percentage of the ALA for such individual Property, together with, to the extent the release does not occur in connection with a partial defeasance, any yield maintenance premium required (if any) and (II) the lesser of (x) one hundred percent (100.0%) of the net sales proceeds for the sale of such individual Property (net of reasonable and customary closing costs associated with the sale of such individual Property) and (y) an amount necessary to, after giving effect to such release of the individual Property, achieve the DSCR requirement in the preceding paragraph.

 

The Borrowers may release any defaulting individual Property, without the payment of any yield maintenance premium, in order to cure a default or an event of default related to such individual Property, subject to the satisfaction of other terms and conditions in the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan documents (including, without limitation, Release Conditions (other than clause (i)) (“Default Release”). In addition, the Borrowers may release an individual Property (including to an affiliate) if the estimated net proceeds following any casualty or condemnation at such individual Property will be equal to or greater than (x) 25.0% of its ALA, or (y) 5.0% of its ALA (subject to the satisfaction of other terms and conditions in the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan documents) upon satisfaction of clauses (iii), (iv) and (v) of the Release Conditions above and prepayment of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan in an amount equal to the net proceeds (up to an amount equal to the Release Percentage) for such individual Property (“Special Release”).

 

Terrorism Insurance. The MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan documents require that the “all risk” insurance policy required to be maintained by the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Borrowers provide coverage for terrorism in an amount equal to the full replacement cost of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties, and business interruption insurance covering no less than the 24-month period following the occurrence of a casualty

 

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event, together with a 12-month extended period of indemnity. So long as the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties is subject to the Master Lease, the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Borrowers are permitted to rely on terrorism insurance provided by the MGM Tenant. The permitted deductible for terrorism insurance for the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Borrowers under the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan documents is not to exceed $500,000 (provided, however, the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Borrowers are not required to maintain the coverages on the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties as required in the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan documents for long as (A) the Master Lease is in full force and effect, (B) no default by MGM Tenant beyond any applicable notice and cure period has occurred and is continuing under the Master Lease and (C) MGM Tenant maintains insurance policies on each Property that satisfies the requirements set forth in the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan documents (the “MGM/Mandalay Policies”) except the lender acknowledged and agreed in the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan documents that the MGM/Mandalay Policies are permitted to vary from MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan documents with respect to (x) the named storm sublimit which shall be no less than $700,000,000 per occurrence and (y) any property or terrorism deductible, which shall be no greater than $5,000,000) including without limitation, naming the lender as mortgagee/loss payee and additional insured, as applicable (collectively, conditions (A) through (C) are the “MGM/Mandalay Tenant Insurance Conditions”). If the MGM/Mandalay Tenant Insurance Conditions are not met and TRIPRA is no longer in effect, but terrorism insurance is commercially available, then the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Borrowers will be required to maintain terrorism insurance but will not be required to spend on terrorism insurance coverage more than two times the amount of the insurance premium payable in respect of the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties and business interruption/rental loss insurance required under the related loan documents (without giving effect to the cost of the terrorism, flood, earthquake and windstorm components of such casualty and business interruption/rental loss insurance) and if the cost of terrorism insurance exceeds such amount, Borrower shall purchase the maximum amount of terrorism insurance available with funds equal to such amount.

 

In addition, so long as the MGM/Mandalay Tenant Insurance Conditions are satisfied, terrorism insurance for the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Properties may be written by a non-rated captive insurer subject to certain conditions set forth in the Master Lease, including, among other things: (i) TRIPRA shall be in full force and effect; (ii) the terrorism policy issued by such captive insurer, together with any other qualified terrorism policies in-place, provide per occurrence limit in an amount not less than replacement cost and rent loss coverage as otherwise required; (iii) except with respect to deductibles permitted under the Master Lease, covered losses that are not reinsured by the federal government under TRIPRA and paid to the captive insurer shall be reinsured with a cut-through endorsement by an insurance company rated “A” by S&P and “A2” by Moody’s (to the extent Moody’s rates securities which represent an interest in the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay Whole Loan and rates the applicable insurance company); (iv) all reinsurance agreements between the captive insurer and other reinsurance providers shall be subject to the reasonable approval of the lender; and (v) such captive insurer shall be licensed in the State of Nevada or other jurisdiction to the extent reasonably approved by the lender and qualified to issue the terrorism policy in accordance with applicable legal requirements. See “Risk Factors—Terrorism Insurance May Not Be Available for All Mortgaged Properties” in the Preliminary Prospectus.

 

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416-420 Kent Avenue 

 

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 A-3-74 

 

416-420 Kent Avenue 

 

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 A-3-75 

 

416-420 Kent Avenue 

 

Mortgaged Property Information   Mortgage Loan Information
Number of Mortgaged Properties 1   Loan Seller   CREFI
Location (City/State) Brooklyn, New York   Cut-off Date Balance(2)   $60,000,000
Property Type(1) Multifamily   Cut-off Date Balance per Unit(1)   $253,092.18
Size (Units)(1) 857   Percentage of Initial Pool Balance   5.5%
Total Occupancy as of 10/26/2020(1) 83.8%   Number of Related Mortgage Loans   None
Owned Occupancy as of 10/26/2020 (1) 83.8%   Type of Security   Fee Simple
Year Built / Latest Renovation 2019 / NAP   Mortgage Rate   3.34832%
Appraised Value $669,800,000   Original Term to Maturity (Months)   120
      Original Amortization Term (Months)   NAP
      Original Interest Only Period (Months)   120
           
           
Underwritten Revenues $29,208,373        
Underwritten Expenses $7,241,027   Escrows(3)
Underwritten Net Operating Income (NOI) $21,967,346     Upfront Monthly
Underwritten Net Cash Flow (NCF) $21,731,445   Taxes $235,263 $39,210
Cut-off Date LTV Ratio(2) 32.4%   Insurance $0 $73,324
Maturity Date LTV Ratio(2) 32.4%   Replacement Reserve $0 $18,090
DSCR Based on Underwritten NOI / NCF(2) 2.98x / 2.95x   TI/LC $0 $0
Debt Yield Based on Underwritten NOI / NCF(2) 10.1% / 10.0%   Other(4) $518,438 $0
           
Sources and Uses
Sources $  %   Uses      $                     %   
Whole Loan Amount $298,000,000     76.8%   Mortgage Loan Payoff $381,492,632 98.3%
Mezzanine Loan Amount 90,000,000 23.2   Origination Costs 5,401,093 1.4   
        Upfront Reserves 753,701 0.2   
        Principal Equity Distribution 352,574 0.1   
Total Sources $388,000,000 100.0%   Total Uses $388,000,000 100.0%
             

 

(1)The 416-420 Kent Avenue Property (as defined below) is comprised of two, 22-story luxury residential buildings located at 416-420 Kent Avenue in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. The 416 Kent Avenue Building (as defined below) consists of 252 residential units (comprised of 187 units designated as market rate residential units and 65 units designated as affordable rate residential units) and 4,218 SF of commercial space. The 420 Kent Avenue Building (as defined below) consists of 605 residential units (comprised of 483 units designated as market rate residential units, 121 units designated as affordable rate residential units and one resident manager unit) and 14,609 SF of commercial space within two interconnected towers situated on one base. As of October 26, 2020, the multifamily portion of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Property is 83.8% occupied. As of September 30, 2020, the commercial space at the 416-420 Kent Avenue Property was 37.3% occupied. See “The Mortgaged Property” herein for more detail on the market rate and affordable rate residential units.

(2)Calculated based on the aggregate outstanding principal balance of the 416-420 Kent Avenue A Notes (as defined below) and exclude the outstanding principal balance of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Subordinate Companion Loan (as defined below). Cut-off Date LTV Ratio, Maturity Date LTV Ratio, DSCR Based on Underwritten NOI, DSCR Based on Underwritten NCF, Debt Yield Based on Underwritten NOI, Debt Yield Based on Underwritten NCF, and Cut-off Date Balance per Unit based on the aggregate outstanding principal balance of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan (as defined below) are 44.5%, 44.5%, 2.17x, 2.15x, 7.4%, 7.3%, and approximately $347,725, respectively. Cut-off Date LTV Ratio, Maturity Date LTV Ratio, DSCR Based on Underwritten NOI, DSCR Based on Underwritten NCF, Debt Yield Based on Underwritten NOI, Debt Yield Based on Underwritten NCF, and Cut-off Date Balance per Unit based on the aggregate outstanding principal balance of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Total Loan (as defined below) are 57.9%, 57.9%, 1.49x, 1.47x, 5.7%, 5.6%, and approximately $452,742, respectively.

(3)See “—Escrows” below.

(4)Other Upfront Escrows include an unfunded obligations reserve ($304,500) and an environmental monitoring reserve ($213,938).

 

The Mortgage Loan. The mortgage loan (the “416-420 Kent Avenue Loan”) is part of a whole loan (the “416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan”) evidenced by three notes comprising (i) two senior pari passu notes (collectively the “416-420 Kent Avenue A Notes”) with an aggregate outstanding principal balance as of the Cut-off Date of $216,900,000 and (ii) one junior note (the “416-420 Kent Avenue Subordinate Companion Loan”) with an outstanding principal balance as of the Cut-off Date of $81,100,000. The 416-420 Kent Avenue Subordinate Companion Loan is subordinate to the 416-420 Kent Avenue A Notes as and to the extent described in “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—The Non-Serviced AB Whole Loans—The 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan” in the Preliminary Prospectus. The aggregate outstanding principal balance as of the Cut-off Date of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan is $298,000,000. The 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan is secured by a first mortgage encumbering the borrower’s fee simple interest in two 22-story luxury residential buildings located at 416-420 Kent Avenue in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York (the “416-420 Kent Avenue Property”). The 416-420 Kent Avenue Loan had an original principal balance and has an outstanding principal balance as of the Cut-off Date of $60,000,000 and represents approximately 5.5% of the Initial Pool Balance.

 

The 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan was originated on October 30, 2020 by Citi Real Estate Funding Inc. The proceeds of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan were primarily used to refinance existing debt on the 416-420 Kent Avenue Property, pay origination costs, fund reserves and return equity to the borrower sponsor. The 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan has an interest rate of 3.34832% per annum.

 

 A-3-76 

 

416-420 Kent Avenue 

 

The 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan had an initial term of 120 months and has a remaining term of 120 months as of the Cut-off Date. The 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan requires interest-only payments for the full term and has a scheduled maturity date of November 6, 2030. Provided that no event of default has occurred and is continuing under the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan documents, at any time after the second anniversary of the Closing Date, the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan may be defeased with “government securities” permitted under the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan documents. Voluntary prepayment of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan is permitted (in whole, but not in part) on any business day on or after July 6, 2030.

 

The table below summarizes the promissory notes that comprise 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan. The relationship between the holders of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan is governed by a co-lender agreement as described under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—The Non-Serviced AB Whole Loans—The 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan” in the Preliminary Prospectus.

 

Note  Original Balance  Cut-off Date Balance  Note Holder  Controlling Piece
A-1  $156,900,000  $156,900,000  (1)  Yes
A-2  60,000,000  60,000,000  Benchmark 2020-B21  No
B  81,100,000  81,100,000  (1)  No
Total  $298,000,000  $298,000,000      

 

 

(1)The controlling note A-1 is currently held by CREFI and is expected to be included in a securitization transaction on or before the Closing Date.

 

The capital structure for the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan is shown below:

 

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(1)The 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan is evidenced by the 416-420 Kent Avenue A Notes, the companion loan note and the 416-420 Kent Avenue Subordinate Companion Loan.

(2)Calculated based on the total rentable area of 574,560 SF.

(3)Calculated based on the 857 residential units.

(4)Calculated based on the “as-is” appraised value of $669,800,000 with a valuation date of September 8, 2020 prepared by Colliers International. Based on the as-stabilized appraised value of $674,700,000, which has a valuation date of April 1, 2021 and assumes a stabilized residential occupancy of 96.5%, the Mortgage Loan LTV ratio is equal to 44.2%.

(5)Calculated based on the UW Net Operating Income of $21,967,346.

(6)Calculated based on the UW Net Cash Flow of $21,731,445.

(7)The companion loan note is pari passu in right of payment with the 416-420 Kent Avenue A Notes. The 416-420 Kent Avenue A Notes and the companion loan note are, collectively, senior in right of payment to the 416-420 Kent Avenue Subordinate Companion Loan.

 

The Mortgaged Property. The 416-420 Kent Avenue Property is comprised of two 22-story luxury residential buildings located at 416-420 Kent Avenue in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. The building located at 416 Kent Avenue (“416 Kent Avenue Building”) consists of 252 residential units and 4,218 SF of commercial space. The building located at 420 Kent Avenue (“420 Kent Avenue Building”) consists of 605 residential units and 14,609 SF of commercial space within two interconnected towers situated on one base. The 416-420 Kent Avenue Property has a total NRA of 574,560 SF. The 416-420 Kent Avenue Property contains two

 

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416-420 Kent Avenue 

 

 parking garages with a total of 429 parking spaces, rooftop pools, resident lounges, a fitness center, yoga studios, landscaped roof decks with outdoor lounges, a wellness spa, lobby coffee bar, billiard and gaming lounge, co-working lounges, common dining areas with professional grade kitchens, library and quiet room, concierge services, shuttle bus services, and bicycle storage. The 416-420 Kent Avenue Property’s residential unit mix consists of 468 studio units (54.6% of total residential units), 202 one-bedroom units (23.6% of total residential units), and 187 two-bedroom units (21.8% of total residential units). There are 670 units designated as market rate residential units (78.2% of total residential units; 86.8% of UW EGI), 186 affordable rate residential units (21.7% of total residential units; 7.5% of UW EGI) and one residential manager unit (there is no income associated with the resident manager unit). As of the underwritten residential rent roll dated October 26, 2020, the 670 units designated as market rate apartment units were 79.4% occupied and the 186 affordable rate apartment units were 99.5% occupied, which equates to a total occupancy of 83.8% for the 856 income-producing apartment units (excluding the resident manager unit at the 420 Kent Avenue Building).

 

416 Kent Avenue: The 416 Kent Avenue Building began lease-up for initial occupancy in January 2019. From January 2019 through June 2019, the borrower sponsor signed an average of 27 market rate residential leases per month and leased up the residential units designated as market rate units to 100.0% occupancy in September 2019. The 416 Kent Avenue Building benefits from a 35-year 421-a tax exemption under the new 421-a(16) tax exemption program pursuant to section 421-a(16) of the New York Real Property Tax Law (the “New 421-a Tax Exemption Program”), whereby the 416 Kent Avenue Building is exempt from taxation on 100% of the increases in the prior assessed value of the 416 Kent Avenue Building for the first 25 years and 25.79% exempt for the remaining 10 years of the exemption, provided that certain affordability and ongoing compliance requirements are met.

 

420 Kent Avenue: The 420 Kent Avenue Building began lease-up for initial occupancy in September 2019. The borrower sponsor signed an average of 34 market rate leases per month for the first six months of leasing, including 62 residential leases in October 2019. Additionally, the 420 Kent Avenue Building has averaged 24 residential leases signed per month from May through September 2020. The 420 Kent Avenue Building benefits from a 25-year 421-a tax exemption under the prior 421-a(1-15) tax exemption program pursuant to sections 421-a(1-15) of the New York Real Property Tax Law (the “Old 421-a Tax Exemption Program”) whereby the 420 Kent Avenue Building is exempt from taxation on 100% of the increases in the prior assessed value of the building for the first 21 years of the exemption period, with a 20% annual phase-in of the full assessment for the last four years of the exemption period.

 

Each of the 416 Kent Avenue Building and the 420 Kent Avenue Building is subject to the inclusionary housing program of the City of New York pursuant to Sections 23-154 and 23-90, et seq. of the Zoning Resolution and Chapter 51 of Title 28 of the Rules of the City of New York.

 

The 416-420 Kent Avenue Property contains 18,827 SF of commercial space which constitutes approximately 3.3% of NRA and approximately 1.0% of UW EGI. As of the origination date, the commercial space was 37.3% leased to four tenants. The commercial tenants include a coffee shop (Snow Wolf), a restaurant (Sea Wolf), an urgent care center (Chai Urgent Care) and a liquor store (Kent Wine & Liquor), all of which are marketed as amenities for the residential tenants. Snow Wolf and Sea Wolf are located along the East River walkway and offer views of Manhattan. As of the origination date, there was approximately 11,800 SF of available commercial space (the appraiser’s concluded market rent for the vacant space is $65.00 PSF). See “COVID-19 Update” below for more detail on the status of the commercial tenants.

 

Affordable Housing and 421-a Tax Exemption. 65 of the 416 Kent Avenue Building’s dwelling units are Section 421-a (16) Affordable Housing Units, of which 51 are also subject to permanent affordability and permanent compliance with the Rent Regulations under the inclusionary housing program (“IH Program”). The 416 Kent Avenue Building benefits from a 35-year 421-a tax exemption under the New 421-a(16) Tax Exemption Program, whereby the 416 Kent Avenue Building is exempt from taxation on 100% of the increases in the prior assessed value of the 416 Kent Avenue Building for the first 25 years and 25.79% exempt for the remaining 10 years of the exemption, provided that certain affordability and ongoing compliance requirements are met. The 416 Kent Avenue Building has received its final Certificate of Eligibility from New York City Department of Housing

 

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416-420 Kent Avenue 

 

Preservation and Development (“HPD”). The 35-year post-construction exemption began on January 15, 2019 and will remain until the 25.79% exemption period begins on January 15, 2044. The exemption will terminate on January 14, 2054 and full taxes will be assessed after such date. For the 65 affordable units at 416 Kent, 26 of the affordable units must be leased to tenants with household incomes not to exceed 40% of area median income (“AMI”), 26 of the affordable units must be leased to tenants with household incomes not to exceed 60% of AMI, and 13 of the affordable units must be leased to tenants with household income not to exceed 130% of AMI. 51 of the 65 affordable units are also subject to permanent affordability and permanent compliance with the Rent Regulations under the IH Program. All of the residential units designated as market rate units at 416 Kent (187 units) are being registered by Borrower with the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (“DHCR”) as being high rent permanently exempt from all Rent Regulations. 51 of the 65 affordable housing units at the 416 Kent Avenue building are subject to permanent rent stabilization pursuant to the IH Program.

 

All 121 of the 420 Kent Avenue Building’s dwelling units are Section 421-a (1-15) Affordable Housing Units, each of which is also subject to permanent affordability and permanent compliance with the Rent Regulations under the IH Program. The 420 Kent Avenue Building benefits from a 25-year 421-a tax exemption under the Old 421-a Tax Exemption Program whereby the 420 Kent Avenue Building is exempt from taxation on 100% of the increases in the prior assessed value of the building for the first 21 years of the exemption period, with a 20% annual phase-in of the full assessment for the last four years of the exemption period. The first year of the post-construction exemption period is 2019/2020 and the full taxes will begin to phase in annually by 20% in 2040/2041. The last year of the exemption period is 2043/2044 and full taxes will be assessed in 2044/2045. All of the 121 affordable units at the 420 Kent Avenue Building must be leased to tenants with household incomes not to exceed 60% of AMI and are also subject to permanent affordability and permanent compliance with the Rent Regulations under the IH Program. All of the residential units designated as market rate units at the 420 Kent Avenue Building (483 units) are subject to limits on rental increases set by the NYC Rent Guidelines Board for the duration of the 25-year 421-a tax exemption period (as of the origination date of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan, and for leases expiring through September 30, 2021, the limit is 0.0% for 1-year leases and for the first year of 2-year leases; however, a 1.0% increase is allowed in the second year of 2-year leases). This limitation will end upon expiration of the tax exemption and vacancy of the tenancy (or upon expiration of the tax exemption if appropriate lease riders were provided), at which point, the units will be deregulated and there will be no limits on rental increases. All 121 affordable units at the 420 Kent Avenue building are permanently rent stabilized pursuant to the IH Program.

 

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416-420 Kent Avenue 

 

The following table presents certain information relating to the unit mix at the 416-420 Kent Avenue Property:

 

All Residential Units - 416-420 Kent
Type Units Occupied Vacant Occupancy Avg SF Avg In-Place Rent Avg In-Place Rent PSF
Studio 468 393 75 84.0% 494 $2,677 $65
1 Bedroom 202 172 30 85.1% 685 $3,690 $66
2 Bedroom(1) 186 152 34 81.7% 994 $4,933 $60
Total/Avg.(1) 856 717 139 83.8% 648 $3,399 $63
               
Residential Units Designated as Market Rate Units - 416-420 Kent
Type Units Occupied Vacant Occupancy Avg SF Avg In-Place Rent Avg In-Place Rent PSF
Studio 367 293 74 79.8% 495 $3,300 $80
1 Bedroom 162 132 30 81.5% 683 $4,487 $81
2 Bedroom 141 107 34 75.9% 1,004 $6,501 $78
Total/Avg.(1) 670 532 138 79.4% 648 $4,238 $79
               
Affordable Rate Residential Units - 416-420 Kent
Type Units Occupied Vacant Occupancy Avg SF Avg In-Place Rent Avg In-Place Rent PSF
Studio 101 100 1 99.0% 491 $854 $21
1 Bedroom 40 40 0 100.0% 693 $1,062 $18
2 Bedroom 45 45 0 100.0% 965 $1,206 $15
Total/Avg. 186 185 1 99.5% 649 $985 $18

 

 

(1)The resident manager unit has been excluded from the above residential unit mix chart because there is no income associated with the unit. Inclusive of the resident manager unit, there are a total of 857 units at the 416-420 Kent Avenue Property.

 

The 416 Kent Avenue Building contains a total of 187 residential units designated as market rate units that were 85.6% occupied as of the October 26, 2020 underwritten rent roll. The unit mix is comprised of 87 studio units (47% of unit mix), 53 one-bedroom units (28% of unit mix), and 47 two-bedroom units (25% of unit mix). The studio units average 481 SF and $3,197 in monthly rent ($79 PSF). The one-bedroom units average 686 SF and $4,468 in monthly rent ($78 PSF). The two-bedroom units average 1,031 SF and $6,323 in monthly rent ($74 PSF). Overall, the 187 market units average 677 SF and $4,504 in monthly rent ($76 PSF).

 

The below chart presents the residential unit mix for the residential units designated as market rate units at the 416 Kent Avenue Building:

 

Residential Units Designated as Market Rate Units - 416 Kent Avenue(1)
Type Units Occupied Vacant Occupancy Avg SF Avg In-Place Rent Avg In-Place Rent PSF
Studio 87 64 23 73.6% 481 $3,197 $79
1 Bedroom 53 49 4 92.5% 686 $4,468 $78
2 Bedroom 47 47 0 100.0% 1,031 $6,323 $74
Total/Avg. 187 160 27 85.6% 677 $4,504 $76
(1)All of the residential units designated as market rate units at the 416 Kent Avenue Building (187 residential units) will not be subject to any restrictions on rental rates so long as they were originally leased above the high rent threshold established under the applicable Rent Regulations.

 

 A-3-80 

 

416-420 Kent Avenue 

 

The 420 Kent Avenue Building contains a total of 483 residential units designated as market rate units that were 77.0% occupied as of the October 26, 2020 underwritten rent roll. The unit mix is comprised of 280 studio units (58% of unit mix), 109 one-bedroom units (23% of unit mix), and 94 two-bedroom units (19% of unit mix). The studio units average 499 SF and $3,328 in monthly rent ($80 PSF). The one-bedroom units average 682 SF and $4,498 in monthly rent ($82 PSF). The two-bedroom units average 990 SF and $6,641 in monthly rent ($81 PSF). Overall, the 483 units average 636 SF and $4,124 in monthly rent ($81 PSF). There is one residential manager unit that is not included in the table below.

 

The below chart presents the residential unit mix for the residential units designated as market rate units at the 420 Kent Avenue Building:

 

Residential Units Designated as Market Rate Units - 420 Kent Avenue(1)
Type Units Occupied Vacant Occupancy Avg SF Avg In-Place Rent Avg In-Place Rent PSF
Studio 280 229 51 81.8% 499 $3,328 $80
1 Bedroom 109 83 26 76.1% 682 $4,498 $82
2 Bedroom 94 60 34 63.8% 990 $6,641 $81
Total/Avg. 483 372 111 77.0% 636 $4,124 $81
(1)All of the residential units designated as market rate units at the 420 Kent Avenue Building (483 residential units) are subject to annual limits on rental increases set by the New York City Rent Guidelines Board for the duration of the 25-year 421-a tax exemption period (as of the origination date of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan, the limit is 0.0% for 1-year leases and for the first year of 2-year leases; however, a 1.0% increase is allowed in the second year of 2-year leases). This limitation will end upon expiration of the tax exemption and vacancy of the tenant (or upon expiration of the tax exemption if appropriate lease riders were provided), at which point, the units will be deregulated and there will be no limits on rental increases.

 

As used herein, “Rent Regulation” means, collectively, (i) the Rent Stabilization Law of 1969 (Administrative Code of the City of New York §26-501), (ii) the New York City Rent Stabilization Code (9 NYCRR 2520.1 et. seq.); (iii) the New York City Rent and Rehabilitation Law (Administrative Code of the City of New York Sections §26-401 et. seq.); (iv) the Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974 (McKinney’s Unconsolidated §8621 et. seq.); (v) New York City Local Law of 1994 (Local Law 1994, No. 4); (vi) the 1993 Rent Regulation Reform Act (L. 1993, ch. 253); the Rent Regulation Reform Act of 1997 (L. 1997, ch. 116); (vii) New York City Rent and Eviction Regulations (9 NYCRR 2200 et. seq.); (viii) New York Consolidated Laws, Penal Law §241.00 and §241.05, Administrative Code of the City of New York §27-2115 and Housing Maintenance Code§ 27-2004; (ix) the 421-a Programs and (x) the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019, all as the same may have been or hereafter may be amended from time to time, together with any other applicable laws, rules, orders, regulations, ordinances, judgments, decrees, injunctions, permits or requirements of any Governmental Authority having jurisdiction over the issue or matter in question (including, without limitation, DHCR and the RGB) and all covenants, agreements, restrictions and encumbrances contained in any instruments, either of record or known to Borrower, at any time in force affecting the Property or any part thereof which, in the case of each of the foregoing, relate to the rental of apartment units.

 

As used herein, “IH Program” means the inclusionary housing program of the City of New York pursuant to Sections 23-154 and 23-90, et seq. of the Zoning Resolution (and any other applicable sections of the Zoning Resolution referenced thereby or related thereto) and Chapter 51 of Title 28 of the Rules of the City of New York.

 

As used herein, “421-a Programs” means, as applicable, (i) Sections 421-a (1-15) of the New York State Real Property Tax Law, Chapter 6 of Title 28 of the Rules of the City of New York, and local law pursuant to Sections 11-245 and 11-245.1 of the New York City Administrative Code (each of the foregoing as may be amended from time to time), and/or (ii) Section 421-a (16) of the New York State Real Property Tax Law, Chapter 51 of Title 28 of the Rules of the City of New York, and local law pursuant to the New York City Administrative Code (each as may be amended or enacted from time to time).

 

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416-420 Kent Avenue 

 

The following table presents certain information relating to the commercial tenants at the 416-420 Kent Avenue Property:

 

Building Tenant NRA % of Total Commercial NRA Lease Start Lease 
Expiration(1)
UW Base Rent(2) UW Base Rent PSF UW Recoveries UW Gross Rent(2) % of Total Commercial UW Gross Rent UW Gross Rent PSF
420 Kent Chai Urgent Care 2,000 10.6% 8/1/2020 7/31/2030 $121,334 $60.67 $0 $121,334 40.0% $60.67
420 Kent Kent Wine & Liquor(3) 2,027 10.8% 9/8/2020 9/8/2030 108,000 $53.28 0 108,000 35.6% $53.28
420 Kent Sea Wolf 2,300 12.2% 4/1/2019 3/31/2038 56,856 $24.72 0 56,856 18.7% $24.72
416 Kent Snow Wolf 700 3.7% 4/1/2019 11/30/2037 17,304 $24.72 0 17,304 5.7% $24.72
Total Occupied   7,027 37.3% 4/17/2020 6/21/2032 $303,494 $43.19 0 $303,494 100.0% $43.19
Total Vacant   11,800 62.7% - - - - - - - -
Total/Wtd. Avg.   18,827 100.0%     $303,494 $43.19 $0 $303,494 100.0% $43.19

 

 

(1)Certain tenants reflected in the chart above, although paying rent, may not be in occupancy with respect to all or a portion of their leased space, and/or under certain conditions may have the option to terminate all or a portion of their leased space prior to the lease expiration date. We cannot assure that any such tenants will take occupancy as expected or at all.

(2)UW Base Rent and UW Gross Rent are inclusive of contractual rent steps through August 2021 of $5,694.

(3)Kent Wine & Liquor is not currently in occupancy of its space and its lease term does not commence until it has received a liquor license from the New York State Liquor Authority. We cannot assure that any such tenants will take occupancy as expected or at all.

 

COVID-19 Update. From March 2020 through September 2020, the residential component of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Property had average monthly collections of 94.1%. September 2020 rent collections were 93.0% and October 2020 rent collections were 90.8% at the 416-420 Kent Avenue Property. As of the origination date, Snow Wolf and Sea Wolf were open and current on rent obligations and Chai Urgent Care and Kent Wine & Liquor were still in their free rent periods. Chai Urgent Care’s obligation to pay rent under its lease commenced on November 1, 2020, however, Chai Urgent Care is in the process of completing its build-out and is not expected to open for business until approximately February 2021. We cannot assure you that Chai Urgent Care will open for business as expected or at all. Kent Wine & Liquor is not currently in occupancy and its lease term does not commence until it obtains a liquor license from the New York State Liquor Authority. Per the terms of the lease, Kent Wine & Liquor has six months post-lease execution to obtain a liquor license and, if they have not obtained their liquor license within that six-month period, the tenant and the landlord have a mutual option to (i) terminate the lease or (ii) extend the period for obtaining the liquor license (accompanied by a monthly fee of $9,000 payable by Kent Wine & Liquor to the landlord until the liquor license is issued or the lease is terminated). We cannot assure you that Kent Wine & Liquor will obtain it’s liquor license, begin paying rent or take occupancy as expected or at all. All outstanding gap rent and free rent related to the Chai Urgent Care and Kent Wine & Liquor tenants were reserved upfront at origination of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan. As of November 6, 2020, the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan is not subject to any modification or forbearance requests. The first payment date of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan is in December 2020.

 

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Operating History and Underwritten Net Cash Flow. The following table presents certain information relating to the historical operating performance and the Underwritten Net Cash Flow at the 416-420 Kent Avenue Property:

 

Cash Flow Analysis(1)(2)

 

  

June 2020
Annualized

 

Appraisal

CF Year 1(3) 

 

Borrower’s Budget 2020-2021 

 

Underwritten

 

Underwritten $ per Unit/SF(4) 

Market Rate Apartment Income                    
Base Rent  $36,886,470   $36,597,509   $34,986,294   $27,055,656   $40,321 
Potential Income from Vacant Units  0   0   0   7,291,200   10,866 
Gross Potential Rent  $36,886,470   $36,597,509   $34,986,294   $34,346,856   $51,188 
Vacancy & Credit Loss  (16,695,293)  (1,363,513)  (1,338,832)  (7,291,200)  (10,866)
Concessions(5)  (2,789,325)  0   0   (1,717,343)  (2,559)
Market Rate EGI Before Other Income  $17,401,852   $35,233,996   $33,647,461   $25,338,313   $37,762 
                     
Affordable Rate Apartment Income                    
Base Rent  $0   $0   $2,216,346   $2,185,841   $11,752 
Potential Income from Vacant Units  0   0   0   25,392   137 
Gross Potential Rent  $0   $0   $2,216,346   $2,211,233   $11,888 
Vacancy & Credit Loss  0   0   0   (25,392)  (137)
Affordable Rate EGI before Other Income  $0   $0   $2,216,346   $2,185,841   $11,752 
                   0 
Other Income – Apartments  352,693   2,360,000   2,838,130   1,380,726   1,611 
Total Apartment EGI  $17,754,544   $37,593,996   $38,701,937   $28,904,879   $33,728 
                     
Commercial Income                    
Base Rent  $33,942   $1,064,800   $1,049,712   $303,494   $16 
Commercial Reimbursements  9,664   0   0   767,000   41 
Gross Potential Commercial Rent  $43,605   $1,064,800   $1,049,712   $1,070,494   $57 
Vacancy & Credit Loss  0   (63,888)  0   (767,000)  (41)
Total Commercial EGI  $43,605   $1,000,912   $1,049,712   $303,494   $16 
                     
Total EGI  $17,798,150   $38,594,908   $39,751,649   $29,208,373   $34,082 
                     
Real Estate Taxes(6)  $1,090,314   $8,793,500   $488,547   $448,119   $523 
Insurance  730,438   802,791   738,399   738,399   862 
Management Fee  1,144,323   1,157,847   1,216,342   876,251   1,022 
Other Operating Expenses  4,759,460   5,304,154   5,178,257   5,178,257   6,042 
Total Operating Expenses  $7,724,535   $16,058,292   $7,621,545   $7,241,027   $8,449 
                     
Net Operating Income  $10,073,615   $22,536,616   $32,130,103   $21,967,346   $25,633 
Replacement Reserves – Apartments  0   172,600   0   214,250   250 
Replacement Reserves – Commercial  0   0   0   2,824   0.15 
TILC – Commercial  0   0   0   18,827   1.00 
Net Cash Flow  $10,073,615   $22,364,016   $32,130,103   $21,731,445   $25,358 

 

 

(1)Certain items such as straight-line rent, interest expense, interest income, lease cancellation income, depreciation, amortization, debt service payments and any other non-recurring or non-operating items were excluded from the historical presentation and are not considered for the underwritten cash flow.

(2)There is a lack of operating history for the 416-420 Kent Avenue Property because it was constructed in 2019.

(3)Appraisal CF Year 1 represents the appraiser’s cash flow projections for the 416-420 Kent Avenue Property.

(4)Market Rate Apartment Income (671 residential units designated as market rate units) and Affordable Rate Apartment Income (186 affordable rate residential units) are shown on a per unit basis. Commercial Income (18,827 SF) is shown on a PSF basis. Expenses are shown on a per unit basis (857 total residential units).

(5)Underwritten Concessions have been underwritten to a 5.0% concession assumption. New leases at the 420 Kent Avenue Building have received approximately 2.3 months free on an average lease term of 15.9 months (weighted average). First generation leases at the 416 Kent Avenue Building, which was leased up in 2019 (prior to the commencement of the COVID-19 pandemic), received approximately 1.8 months free on an average lease term of 16.9 months (weighted average).

(6)Underwritten Real Estate Taxes have been underwritten to the 2020/2021 abated real estate taxes.

 

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Appraisal. According to the appraisal, the 416-420 Kent Avenue Property had an “as-is” appraised value of $669,800,000 as of September 8, 2020.

 

Appraisal Approach 

“As-Is” Value(1) 

Discount Rate 

Capitalization Rate 

Direct Capitalization Approach $665,000,000 N/A 4.25%
Income Capitalization Approach $669,800,000 6.0% 4.25%

 

 

(1)The “As-Is” Value includes the present value of a 30-year TIF abatement.

 

Environmental Matters. According to the Phase I environmental report dated September 14, 2020, there are no recognized environmental conditions or recommendations for further action at the 416-420 Kent Avenue Property. However, historically, the 416-420 Kent Avenue Property was used for numerous commercial and industrial operations starting in the late-1800s that impacted the subsurface across the 416-420 Kent Avenue Property. Separate remedial investigations (“RI”) were initiated in November 2014 following Phase II investigations in different portions of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Property in 2002 and 2008, and Interim Remedial Measures in 2010. The two RIs detected impacted soil and shallow groundwater above the applicable regulatory standards. Brownfield Cleanup Agreements between New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (“NYSDEC”) and the owner of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Property were executed in February 2015, and an environmental restrictive declaration for hazardous materials was recorded in 2005 and a zoning E-designation for noise was assigned to the 416-420 Kent Avenue Property in 2006. Since then, soil has been remediated, and groundwater concentrations continue to decrease. In addition, soil vapor is being mitigated through the operation of a sub-membrane depressurization (“SMD”) system and there is mechanical ventilation of enclosed sub-grade parking garages. There was implementation of long-term institution controls in the form of a Site Management Plan (“SMP”) and an environmental easement. Under the SMP, continued groundwater monitoring is required for the 420 Kent Building along the down-gradient perimeter to evaluate property-wide performance of the remedy. Separate certificates of completion for the 416 Kent Building and the 420 Kent Building were approved in December 2018, providing approval of the final engineering reports for restricted-residential, commercial, and industrial use with institutional controls. Under the SMPs, continued vapor testing of the SMD systems revealed an absence of volatile organic compounds constituents, and NYSDEC approved passive operation, although the borrower continues to maintain both systems as active. The SMP-periodic review reports indicate that the first quarter of groundwater sampling at the 420 Kent Building revealed that petroleum constituents have decreased due to the property-wide remediation conducted before and during the construction of the 420 Kent Avenue Building. The remedial engineer indicated that the NYSDEC would require only eight additional quarters of sampling assuming that petroleum constituents in the groundwater continue to decrease, with two quarters of groundwater sampling have already been completed. Based on the development and implementation of engineering and institutional controls, a controlled recognized environmental condition (“CREC”) exists at the 420 Kent Avenue Building. No further action is warranted except for the continued implementation of the engineering and institutional controls in accordance with the NYSDEC-approved SMPs for both the 416 Kent Avenue Building and the 420 Kent Avenue Building.

 

Market Overview and Competition. The 416-420 Kent Avenue Property is located at the corner of Metropolitan Avenue and Driggs Avenue within the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. The 416-420 Kent Avenue Property encompasses an entire city block bounded by South 9th Street to the south, Broadway to the north and the East River to the west and the closest subway station is the Marcy Avenue subway station (J, M and Z trains) located seven blocks away. According to the appraisal, the 416-420 Kent Avenue Property is located in the King’s County multifamily submarket (which overlaps with the Brooklyn multifamily market, one of New York’s most populous boroughs with approximately 2.6 million residents). Also according to the appraisal, as of the second quarter of 2020, the King’s County multifamily submarket spanned 45,501 residential units and reported a 5.0% vacancy rate. From 2015 through year-end 2019, the King’s County multifamily market reported positive net absorption in each calendar year and an average annual vacancy rate of 3.6% (with the year-end average vacancy rate never exceeding 4.7%). According to the appraisal, the market rent conclusion for the 416-420 Kent Avenue Property’s unit mix is as follows: studio ($3,400); one-bedroom ($4,500); and two-bedroom ($6,500). Comparatively, the average monthly in-place rents for units designated as market rate residential units at the 416-420 Kent Avenue Property (as of the underwritten rent roll dated October 26, 2020) for the same unit

 

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 types were: studio ($3,330); one-bedroom ($4,487); and two-bedroom ($6,501). The affordable rate residential units across the 416-420 Kent Avenue Property have an average monthly in-place rent of $985.

 

Competitive Set(1)
  416 Kent Avenue 420 Kent Avenue Comparable 1 Comparable 2 Comparable 3 Comparable 4 Comparable 5 Comparable 6
Address 416 Kent Avenue 420 Kent Avenue 1 South 1st Street 275 South 5th Street 55 Hope Street 175 Kent Avenue 325 Kent Avenue 76 North 4th Street
City, State Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn, NY
Gross SF 174,103 400,457 118,580 243,000 88,906 88,599 359,924 17,500
Number of Residential Units 252 605 332 175 117 113 522 63
Year Built 2019 2019 2019 2020 1907 2011 2017 1951
Project Design High-Rise High-Rise High-Rise High-Rise Mid-Rise Mid-Rise High-Rise Mid-Rise
Occupancy 88.9% 81.6% 98.0% 55.0% 95.0% 94.0% 98.0% 93.0%

 

(1)Source: Appraisal.

 

The 416-420 Kent Avenue Property is located in the Williamsburg area of Brooklyn, New York. The 416-420 Kent Avenue Property benefits from access to multiple transportation routes, which include major highways I-278 and I-495, a bus route that runs along Broadway, one block north of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Property. According to the appraisal, the King’s County apartment submarket has seen a compound annual growth rate of approximately 7.3% per year over the last 10 years. Asking rents in the King’s County apartment submarket hit a low of $1,367 per unit in 2010 and reached a high in 2019 at $2,502 per unit. As of the second quarter of 2020, the average asking rent increased slightly to $2,552 per unit. According to the appraisal, vacancy in the King’s County apartment submarket has ranged from 1.8% to 4.7%, with an average 3.2% over the past ten years. Vacancy in the King’s County apartment submarket decreased from 2.9% in 2010 to 1.8% in 2012, increased from 3.0% in 2013 to 3.5% in 2014, and increased from 3.2% in 2015 to 3.5% in 2019. The King’s County apartment submarket vacancy rate as of the second quarter of 2020 increased to 5.0%, up slightly from a 3.5% vacancy rate as of year-end 2019. According to the appraisal, the most recent upward trend in vacancy rate is likely due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

According to a third party market report, the development and growth of the Williamsburg neighborhood over the past two decades has made it a desirable neighborhood. New residential developments have generally been comprised of luxury loft type space or newer towers on the waterfront with full amenities. Within the Williamsburg market, Amazon Music has signed an office lease agreement for approximately 40,000 square feet of studio and production space at 25 Kent Avenue. In December 2019, fashion brand Kith signed as anchor tenant at 25 Kent Avenue and is expected to occupy 58,000 of the building’s 87,000 square feet of manufacturing space. According to the appraisal, as of year-end 2019, the Williamsburg neighborhood had an average household income of $120,629, which is expected to grow to $150,863 by year-end 2024. According to a September 2020 third party market report, the Williamsburg multifamily submarket reported a vacancy rate of 6.7% and submarket inventory of 32,961 units.

 

The Borrower. The borrower is 420 Kent Avenue LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and single purpose entity with two independent directors. Legal counsel to the borrower delivered a non-consolidation opinion in connection with the origination of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan. The borrower sponsor and non-recourse carveout guarantor is Eliot Spitzer, the former governor of New York and head of Spitzer Enterprises. Spitzer Enterprises is a real estate firm with more than 60 years of experience developing, owning and managing real estate in New York City and Washington, D.C. Since inception, Spitzer Enterprises acquired several commercial properties, including 730 Fifth Avenue (The Crown Building), 2001 K Street (William P. Rogers Building), 1615 L Street, 4800 Hampden Lane (One Bethesda Center), 800 Fifth Avenue, 985 Fifth Avenue, and 1020 Park Avenue. Eliot Spitzer has headed the firm since 2008 and is involved in all aspects of strategic planning. Select

 

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 multifamily holdings in the company’s portfolio include 150 East 57th Street, which is a 137-unit high-rise luxury apartment building located on 57th Street in the Midtown East neighborhood of Manhattan, and 800 5th Avenue, which is a 229-unit high-rise luxury apartment building located on the corner of 61st Street and Fifth Avenue in Manhattan.

 

Escrows. On the origination date of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan, the borrower funded reserves of approximately (i) $235,263 for real estate taxes, (ii) $304,500 for unfunded obligations and (iii) $213,938 for environmental monitoring.

 

Tax Reserve – on each monthly payment date, the borrower is required to fund 1/12 of the amount that the lender estimates will be necessary to pay taxes over the next ensuing 12-month period (initially estimated to be $39,210).

 

Insurance Reserve – on each monthly payment date, an amount equal to 1/12 of the amount that the lender estimates will be necessary to pay insurance premiums over the next ensuing 12-month period (initially estimated to be $73,324).

 

Replacement Reserve – on each monthly payment date, the borrower is required to fund approximately $18,090 for replacement reserves.

 

If an event of default occurs on or prior to the first business day following November 6, 2021, the borrower will be required to deposit into a reserve account an amount equal to the BG payment amount (the “BG Payment Amount”), which will be held as additional collateral for the loan and be released to borrower upon the cure of all outstanding Events of Default. The BG Payment Amount initially equals $2,500,000 and is reduced by $208,333 (i.e., 1/12 of $2,500,000) each month during the first year of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan term. The guarantor has personally guaranteed payment of the BG Payment Amount.

 

Lockbox and Cash Management. The 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan is structured with a soft lockbox in reference to residential units, a hard lockbox with respect to commercial tenants and springing cash management. The borrower is required to immediately deposit, or cause the property manager to immediately deposit, all revenue and/or to direct non-residential tenants to directly deposit all revenue and/or rental payments, as applicable, into a lender-controlled lockbox account. Upon the occurrence of a 416-420 Kent Avenue Trigger Period (as defined below), all amounts in the lockbox account are required to be remitted to a lender-controlled cash management account on each business day and to be applied and disbursed in accordance with the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan documents. All excess cash flow funds remaining in the cash management account after the application of such funds in accordance with the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan documents are required (i) to the extent a 416-420 Kent Avenue Trigger Period (other than a trigger period arising solely as the result of a default under the 416-420 Kent Avenue Mezzanine Loan documents) has occurred and is continuing, be held by the lender in an excess cash flow reserve account as additional collateral for the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan (provided that, so long as no event of default under the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan documents has occurred and is continuing, the lender is required to make excess cash flow funds available (x) to make required deposits into the tax and/or insurance reserves and/or (y) for approved operating expenses to unaffiliated third parties), and (ii) to the extent a trigger period is continuing solely as the result of a default under the 416-420 Kent Avenue Mezzanine Loan documents, be disbursed to or at the direction of the mezzanine lender. Upon an event of default under the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan documents, the lender may apply funds to the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan in such priority as it may determine.

 

A “416-420 Kent Avenue Trigger Period” means a period (A) commencing upon the earliest of (i) the occurrence and continuance of an event of default under the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan documents, (ii) the occurrence of a Low Debt Yield Period (defined below), and (iii) the lender receiving notice from the mezzanine lender that a trigger period under the 416-420 Kent Avenue Mezzanine Loan documents has occurred and is continuing, and (B) expiring upon (a) with respect to clause (A)(i) above, the cure (if applicable) of such event of default, (b) with respect to clause (A)(ii) above, the date that the Low Debt Yield Period ceases to exist, and (c) with respect to clause (A)(iii) above, the date the lender receives notice from the mezzanine lender that

 

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the trigger period under the 416-420 Kent Avenue Mezzanine Loan documents has been cured or is otherwise no longer ongoing.

 

A “Low Debt Yield Period” means a period (A) commencing if, on or after October 30, 2021, (I) the 416-420 Kent Avenue Total Loan (as defined below) debt yield falls below (x) 5.50% from October 30, 2021 through and including November 5, 2022 (“Year 2”), (y) 5.75% from November 6, 2022 through and including November 5, 2025 (“Years 3 through 5”), or (z) 6.00% from November 6, 2025 through the maturity date of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan (“Years 6 through 10”), or (II) the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan debt yield falls below 7.16% for Year 2, 7.49% for Years 3 through 5, or 7.81% for Years 6 through 10 of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan, and (B) expiring if, for two (2) consecutive calendar quarters, (I) the 416-420 Kent Avenue Total Loan debt yield is greater than, as applicable, 5.75% for Year 2, 6.00% for Years 3 through 5, or 6.25% for Years 6 through 10, and (II) the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan debt yield is greater than, as applicable, 7.49% for Year 2, 7.81% for Years 3 through 5, or 8.14% for Years 6 through 10.

 

Property Management. The 416-420 Kent Avenue Property is managed by Firstservice Residential New York, Inc. In addition, the parking garages at the 416-420 Kent Avenue Property are managed by 420 Kent Avenue Garage LLC. Under the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan documents, the lender may, or may require the borrower to, terminate either management agreement and replace the property manager if: (i) an event of default under the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan documents exists, (ii) there exists a default by the property manager under the applicable management agreement beyond all applicable notice and cure periods, (iii) the property manager becomes insolvent or a debtor in (x) an involuntary bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding not dismissed within 90 days or (y) any voluntary bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding or (iv) the property manager has engaged in gross negligence, fraud, willful misconduct or misappropriation of funds. Provided that no event of default is occurring under the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan documents, the borrower may terminate either management agreement and replace the property manager with a qualified property manager that is approved by the lender, which approval may be conditioned upon receipt of a rating agency confirmation.

 

Current Mezzanine or Secured Subordinate Indebtedness. The 416-420 Kent Avenue Subordinate Companion Loan, with an outstanding principal balance as of the Cut-off Date of $81,100,000, accrues interest at a fixed interest rate of 3.34832% per annum. Concurrently with the origination of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan, SRA RX 420 Kent LLC, a Delaware limited liability company made a $90,000,000 mezzanine loan (the “416-420 Kent Avenue Mezzanine Loan”) to 420 Kent Avenue Holding LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. The 416-420 Kent Avenue Mezzanine Loan and the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan are collectively referred to as the 416-420 Kent Avenue Total Loan (the “416-420 Kent Avenue Total Loan”). The 416-420 Kent Avenue Mezzanine Loan is secured by a pledge of the mezzanine borrower’s 100% direct ownership interest in the 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan borrower. The 416-420 Kent Avenue Mezzanine Loan accrues interest at a fixed interest rate of 5.08000% per annum. The 416-420 Kent Avenue Subordinate Companion Loan and the 416-420 Kent Avenue Mezzanine Loan each has a 120-month term and is interest-only for the full term. Based on the outstanding principal balance of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Total Loan of $388,000,000, the Cut-off Date LTV Ratio, Maturity Date LTV Ratio, DSCR Based on Underwritten NCF and Debt Yield Based on Underwritten NOI are illustrated below. See “Description of the Mortgage Pool—Additional Indebtedness—Mezzanine Indebtedness” in the Preliminary Prospectus.

 

Financial Information

 

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Notes
 

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Total Loan

Cut-off Date Balance  $216,900,000  $388,000,000
Cut-off Date LTV Ratio  32.4%  57.9%
Maturity Date LTV Ratio  32.4%  57.9%
DSCR Based on Underwritten NCF  2.95x  1.47x
Debt Yield Based on Underwritten NOI  10.1%  5.7%

 

 

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Permitted Future Mezzanine or Secured Subordinate Indebtedness. Not permitted.

 

Release of Collateral. Not permitted.

 

Terrorism Insurance. The 416-420 Kent Avenue Whole Loan documents require that the “all-risk” insurance policy required to be maintained by the borrower provide coverage for terrorism in an amount equal to the full replacement cost of the 416-420 Kent Avenue Property, plus business interruption coverage in an amount equal to 100% of the projected gross income for the 416-420 Kent Avenue Property until the completion of restoration or the expiration of 24 months, with a 12-month extended period of indemnity. The “all-risk” policy containing terrorism insurance is required to contain a deductible that is no greater than $25,000. See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Terrorism Insurance May Not Be Available for All Mortgaged Properties” in the Preliminary Prospectus.

 

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Mortgaged Property Information   Mortgage Loan Information
Number of Mortgaged Properties 1   Loan Seller(2)   GSMC
Location (City/State) New York, New York   Cut-off Date Balance(3)   $60,000,000
Property Type Mixed Use   Cut-off Date Balance per SF(1)   $1,602.83
Size (SF) 340,024   Percentage of Initial Pool Balance   5.5%
Total Occupancy as of 1/31/2020 76.5%   Number of Related Mortgage Loans   None
Owned Occupancy as of 1/31/2020 76.5%   Type of Security   Fee Simple
Year Built / Latest Renovation 1927 / 2013-2019   Mortgage Rate   3.16000%
Appraised Value $1,000,000,000   Original Term to Maturity (Months)   120
      Original Amortization Term (Months)   NAP
      Original Interest Only Period (Months)   120
           
           
Underwritten Revenues $74,193,553        
Underwritten Expenses $22,888,769   Escrows(4)
Underwritten Net Operating Income (NOI) $51,304,783     Upfront Monthly
Underwritten Net Cash Flow (NCF) $50,675,427   Taxes $0 $0
Cut-off Date LTV Ratio(1) 54.5%   Insurance $0 $0
Maturity Date LTV Ratio(1) 54.5%   Replacement Reserve $0 $0
DSCR Based on Underwritten NOI / NCF(1) 2.94x / 2.90x   TI/LC $0 $0
Debt Yield Based on Underwritten NOI / NCF(1) 9.4% / 9.3%   Other(5) $3,048,024 $0
             
Sources and Uses  
Sources $ % Uses $ %    
Whole Loan Amount $545,000,000 90.0% Loan Payoff $598,153,683 98.8%
Principal’s New Cash Contribution 60,294,721 10.0    Origination Costs 4,093,014 0.7   
      Reserves 3,048,024 0.5   
           
Total Sources $605,294,721 100.0% Total Uses $605,294,721 100.0%
                     
 
(1)Calculated based on the outstanding balance of the 711 Fifth Avenue Whole Loan.

(2)The 711 Fifth Avenue Whole Loan was co-originated by Goldman Sachs Bank USA (“GSBI”) and Bank of America, N.A. (“BANA”).

(3)The Cut-off Date Balance of $60,000,000 represents the non-controlling note A-1-2, which is part of the 711 Fifth Avenue Whole Loan consisting of 24 senior pari passu promissory notes with an aggregate original principal balance of $545,000,000.

(4)See “—Escrows” below.

(5)Other Reserves represent a temporary certificate of occupancy reserve ($2,000,000) and an unfunded obligations reserve ($1,048,024).

 

The Mortgage Loan. The 711 Fifth Avenue mortgage loan (the “711 Fifth Avenue Loan”) is part of a whole loan consisting of 24 pari passu promissory notes, with an aggregate original and outstanding principal balance as of the Cut-off Date of $545,000,000 (the “711 Fifth Avenue Whole Loan”), which is secured by a first mortgage encumbering the borrower’s fee simple interest in a 340,024 SF office and retail building located in New York, New York (the “711 Fifth Avenue Property”). The 711 Fifth Avenue Loan is comprised of the non-controlling note A-1-2, having an outstanding principal balance as of the Cut-off Date of $60,000,000, representing approximately 5.5% of the Initial Pool Balance.

 

The 711 Fifth Avenue Whole Loan was co-originated by GSBI and BANA on March 6, 2020. The 711 Fifth Avenue Whole Loan has an interest rate of 3.16000% per annum. The borrower utilized the proceeds of the 711 Fifth Avenue Whole Loan and the principal’s cash contribution to refinance existing debt on the 711 Fifth Avenue Property, fund reserves and pay origination costs.

 

The 711 Fifth Avenue Whole Loan had an initial term of 120 months and has a remaining term of 112 months as of the Cut-off Date. The 711 Fifth Avenue Whole Loan requires interest only payments on each due date through the scheduled maturity date in March 2030. Voluntary prepayment of the 711 Fifth Avenue Whole Loan in whole is prohibited prior to September 6, 2029. At any time after the date that is the earlier of (i) two years from the closing date of the securitization that includes the last note to be securitized and (ii) March 6, 2023, (the “711 Fifth Avenue Lockout Period”), the 711 Fifth Avenue Whole Loan permits (a) defeasance in whole with direct, non-callable obligations of the United States of America and (b) solely to cure a debt yield trigger as described below under “Escrows”, partial defeasance or partial prepayment (which prepayment must be accompanied by any applicable yield maintenance).

 

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The table below summarizes the promissory notes that comprise 711 Fifth Avenue Whole Loan. The relationship between the holders of 711 Fifth Avenue Whole Loan is governed by a co-lender agreement as described under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—The Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loans” in the Preliminary Prospectus.

 

  Note Original Balance ($) Cut-off Date Balance ($) Note Holder Control Note
711 Fifth Avenue A-1-1 50,000,000 50,000,000 GSMS 2020-GC47 (GSBI) Yes
  A-1-2 60,000,000 60,000,000 Benchmark 2020-B21 (GSBI)  No
  A-1-3 50,000,000 50,000,000 GSBI(1)  No
  A-1-4 40,000,000 40,000,000 GSBI(1)  No
  A-1-5-A 25,000,000 25,000,000 GSBI(1)  No
  A-1-5-B 15,000,000 15,000,000 Benchmark 2020-B20 (GSBI)  No
  A-1-5-C 5,000,000 5,000,000 GSBI(1)  No
  A-1-6 20,000,000 20,000,000 JPMDB 2020-COR7 (GSBI)  No
  A-1-7 20,000,000 20,000,000 JPMDB 2020-COR7 (GSBI)  No
  A-1-8 20,000,000 20,000,000 Benchmark 2020-B18 (GSBI)  No
  A-1-9 20,000,000 20,000,000 Benchmark 2020-B18 (GSBI)  No
  A-1-10 12,500,000 12,500,000 GSMS 2020-GC47 (GSBI)  No
  A-1-11 10,000,000 10,000,000 DBJPM 2020-C9 (GSBI)  No
  A-1-12 10,000,000 10,000,000 DBJPM 2020-C9 (GSBI)  No
  A-1-13 5,000,000 5,000,000 Benchmark 2020-B18 (GSBI)  No
  A-1-14 5,000,000 5,000,000 DBJPM 2020-C9 (GSBI)  No
  A-1-15 10,000,000 10,000,000 Benchmark 2020-B19 (GSBI)  No
  A-1-16 2,500,000 2,500,000 GSBI(1)  No
  A-1-17 1,500,000 1,500,000 GSBI(1)  No
  A-2-1 60,000,000 60,000,000 BANK 2020-BNK28 (BANA)  No
  A-2-2 43,000,000 43,000,000 BANK 2020-BNK27 (BANA)  No
  A-2-3-A 25,500,000 25,500,000 BANA(1)  No
  A-2-3-B 15,000,000 15,000,000 BANA(1)  
  A-2-4 20,000,000 20,000,000 BBCMS 2020-C8 (BANA)  No
  Total 545,000,000 545,000,000    

 

 
(1)Expected to be contributed to one or more future securitization transactions.

 

The Mortgaged Property. The 711 Fifth Avenue Property is an 18-story, 340,024 SF Class A mixed use building with an office component (levels four – 18, 286,226 SF) and a retail component (levels B – three, 53,798 SF) located in Midtown Manhattan on the corner of Fifth Avenue and East 55th Street. The 711 Fifth Avenue Property was originally constructed in 1927 and has undergone various capital improvements from 2013 through mid-2019. Major capital improvements include a sixth floor corridor upgrade, 14th floor roof replacement, main roof replacement, fourth and ninth floor renovations, and elevator modernization. Based on the underwritten rent roll dated January 31, 2020, the 711 Fifth Avenue Property is currently 76.5% leased (based on net rentable area (“NRA”)), to a diverse tenant roster including banking (SunTrust Banks), fashion (Ralph Lauren Retail Inc. (“Ralph Lauren”) and The Swatch Group), and luxury goods (Loro Piana USA), as well as finance (Allen & Company).

 

Office (84.2% of NRA; 21.5% of underwritten base rent)

 

The Class A office space at the 711 Fifth Avenue Property is currently 72.3% occupied by five tenants that collectively contribute 21.5% of underwritten base rent (inclusive of storage rent derived from office tenants). 84,516 SF of the office space (29.5% of Class A office NRA) at the 711 Fifth Avenue Property is leased to an investment grade-rated office tenant (SunTrust Banks).

  

The largest office tenant at the 711 Fifth Avenue Property, SunTrust Banks (A+ / A3 by Fitch/Moody’s), occupies 24.9% of the 711 Fifth Avenue Property’s NRA and accounts for 8.9% of underwritten base rent. The tenant has occupied space in the 711 Fifth Avenue Property since 2004 and has expanded several times. The tenant’s primary businesses included deposits, lending, credit cards, and trust and investment services. Through its various subsidiaries, the SunTrust Banks provides corporate and investment banking, capital market services, mortgage banking, and wealth management.

 

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The second largest office tenant at the 711 Fifth Avenue Property, Allen & Company, occupies 20.9% of the 711 Fifth Avenue Property’s NRA and accounts for 7.4% of underwritten base rent. The tenant has occupied space in the 711 Fifth Avenue Property since 1985 and has expanded several times. The 711 Fifth Avenue Property serves as Allen & Company LLC’s headquarters. Allen & Company LLC is a privately held boutique investment bank, which specializes in real estate, technology, media and entertainment.

 

The third largest office tenant at the 711 Fifth Avenue Property, Loro Piana USA, occupies 7.2% of the 711 Fifth Avenue Property’s NRA and accounts for 2.6% of underwritten base rent. The tenant has occupied space in the 711 Fifth Avenue Property since 2005. Loro Piana USA is an Italian fabrics and clothing company specializing in high-end, luxury cashmere and wool products.

 

Retail (15.6% of NRA; 78.5% of underwritten base rent)

 

The 53,798 SF of multi-level retail space at the 711 Fifth Avenue Property is currently anchored by Ralph Lauren (A2 / A- by Moody’s/S&P) (which has been dark but paying rent since April 2017) and The Swatch Group that collectively contribute 78.5% of UW Base Rent (inclusive of storage/restaurant rent derived from retail tenants). Ralph Lauren is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ralph Lauren Corporation. Ralph Lauren, the largest retail tenant by UW Base Rent, leases 11.4% of NRA and accounts for 41.1% of UW Base Rent. The 711 Fifth Avenue Property served as Ralph Lauren’s former flagship; however, its space is now dark and available for sublease. Ralph Lauren continues to operate the Polo Bar (7,436 SF of the total Ralph Lauren 38,638 SF) at this location. According to a media report, the Ralph Lauren tenant has agreed to sublease its entire space to Mango, a Spanish retail chain, for $5 million per year. Pursuant to the terms of the lease and the loan documents, the tenant may not sublease the space to an unaffiliated third party without the consent of the borrower and the lender (in each case, which consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed). It is not expected that any such sublease arrangement will relieve the Ralph Lauren tenant of its obligations under the lease (including the obligation to pay rent). We cannot assure you that such sublease will be executed or approved.

 

The Swatch Group is the second largest retail tenant at the 711 Fifth Avenue Property. The Swatch Group occupies 4.2% of the 711 Fifth Avenue Property’s NRA and accounts for 37.3% of UW Base Rent. The Swatch Group has occupied space in the 711 Fifth Avenue Property since 2011, and brands that are currently represented at the 711 Fifth Avenue Property include Omega and Breguet. The Swatch Group engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of finished watches, jewelry as well as watch movements and components. It operates through two segments including, Watches and Jewelry, and Electronic Systems. The Watches and Jewelry segment designs, produces, and markets watches and jewelry. The Electronic Systems segment develops, manufactures, and sells electronic components and sports timing activities.

 

COVID-19 Update. As of October 28, 2020, the 711 Fifth Avenue Property is open; however, all retail tenants are closed (the Polo Bar is open for takeout and delivery) and most, if not all, office tenants are working remotely. One retail tenant, representing approximately 37% of the underwritten base rent, executed a rent deferral agreement as of May 18, 2020 with the 711 Fifth Avenue Borrower that provides for a 50% rent abatement for April, May and June 2020, with abated rent being required to be repaid as follows: 50% of the abated total amount to be repaid by the end of 2020 and the remaining 50% to be repaid by the end of March 2021. All of the tenants have paid their September 2020 and October 2020 rent. The 711 Fifth Avenue Whole Loan is current through the November 6, 2020 payment date.

 

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The following table presents certain information relating to the major tenants (of which, certain tenants may have
co-tenancy provisions) at the 711 Fifth Avenue Property:

 

Seven Largest Owned Tenants Based on Underwritten Base Rent(1)

 

Tenant Name

Credit Rating
(Fitch/MIS/S&P)(2)

Tenant
GLA
(SF)

% of
Owned
GLA

UW Base
Rent(3)

% of Total
UW Base
Rent(3)

UW Base
Rent

$ per SF(3)

Lease Expiration

 

Renewal /
Extension
Options

Ralph Lauren(4) NR / A2 / A- 38,638 11.4% $27,523,994 41.1% $712.36 6/30/2029 2, 5-year options
The Swatch Group NR / NR / NR 14,274 4.2    24,976,738 37.3    $1,749.81 12/31/2029 None
SunTrust Banks A+ / A3 / NR 84,516 24.9    5,923,390 8.9    $70.09 4/30/2024 1, 5-year option
Allen & Company NR / NR / NR 70,972 20.9    4,948,540 7.4    $69.73 9/30/2033 1, 5-year option
Loro Piana USA NR / NR / NR 24,388 7.2    1,740,900 2.6    $71.38 8/31/2025 1, 5-year option
Sandler Capital NR / NR / NR 17,200 5.1    1,378,924 2.1    $80.17 6/30/2027 None
Catalyst Investors NR / NR / NR

6,034

1.8   

404,278

0.6   

$67.00

11/30/2023 None
Seven Largest Owned Tenants 256,022 75.3% $66,896,764 100.0% $261.29    
Remaining Owned Tenants(5) 3,935 1.2    0 0.0    $0.00    
Vacant Spaces (Owned Space)

80,067

23.5   

0

0.0   

$0.00

   
Totals / Wtd. Avg. All Owned Tenants 340,024 100.0% $66,896,764 100.0% $261.29    
 
(1)Calculated based on the approximate square footage occupied by each collateral tenant.

(2)Certain ratings are those of the parent entity whether or not the parent entity guarantees the lease.

(3)UW Base Rent, UW Base Rent $ per SF and % of Total UW Base Rent are based on the underwritten rent roll dated January 31, 2020.

(4)Currently, the Ralph Lauren spaces totaling 38,638 SF are now dark and available for sublease. The tenant continues to operate the Polo Bar space of 7,436 SF at the 711 Fifth Avenue Property. According to a media report, the Ralph Lauren tenant has agreed to sublease its entire space to Mango, a Spanish retail chain, for $5 million per year, $5 million per year. Pursuant to the terms of the lease and the loan documents, the tenant may not sublease the space to an unaffiliated third party without the consent of the borrower and the lender (in each case, which consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed). It is not expected that any such sublease arrangement will relieve the Ralph Lauren tenant of its obligations under the lease (including the obligation to pay rent). We cannot assure you that such sublease will be executed or approved.

(5)Includes non-revenue spaces of 2,330 SF attributable to the property management office, 1,042 SF attributable to the building security office and 563 SF attributable to the porter locker room.

 

The following table presents certain information relating to the lease rollover schedule at the 711 Fifth Avenue Property:

 

Lease Expiration Schedule(1)(2)

 

Year Ending December 31

Expiring Owned GLA

% of Owned GLA

Cumulative % of
Owned GLA

UW Base Rent(3)

% of Total UW
Base Rent(3)

UW Base Rent
$ per SF(3)

# of Expiring
Leases

MTM 0 0.0% 0.0% $0 0.0% $0.00    0
2020 0 0.0    0.0% $0 0.0    $0.00    0
2021 0 0.0    0.0% $0 0.0    $0.00    0
2022 0 0.0    0.0% $0 0.0    $0.00    0
2023 6,034 1.8    1.8% $404,278 0.6    $67.00    1
2024 84,516 24.9      26.6% $5,923,390 8.9    $70.09    6
2025 24,388 7.2    33.8% $1,740,900 2.6    $71.38    2
2026 0 0.0    33.8% $0 0.0    $0.00    0
2027 17,200 5.1    38.9% $1,378,924 2.1    $80.17    1
2028 0 0.0    38.9% $0 0.0    $0.00    0
2029 52,912 15.6      54.4% $52,500,732 78.5    $992.23    12
2030 0 0.0    54.4% $0 0.0    $0.00    0
2031 & Thereafter(4) 74,907 22.0     76.5% $4,948,540 7.4    $66.06    8
Vacant

80,067

23.5    

100.0%

$0

0.0   

$0.00   

0

Total / Wtd. Avg. 340,024 100.0%   $66,896,764 100.0% $261.29   30

 

 
(1)Calculated based on the approximate square footage occupied by each collateral tenant.

(2)Certain tenants may have termination or contraction options (which may become exercisable prior to the originally stated expiration date of the tenant lease) that are not considered in the above Lease Expiration Schedule.

(3)Annual UW Base Rent $ per SF, % UW Base Rent Rolling, and Cumulative % of UW Base Rent are based on the underwritten rent roll dated January 31, 2020.

(4)Includes non-revenue spaces of 2,330 SF attributable to the property management office, 1,042 SF attributable to the building security office and 563 SF attributable to the porter locker room.

 

The following table presents certain information relating to historical occupancy at the 711 Fifth Avenue Property:

 

Historical Leased %(1)

 

2016

2017

2018

As of 1/31/2020(2)

79.9% 73.7% 67.4% 76.5%

 

 
(1)As provided by the borrower and reflects average occupancy for the indicated year ended December 31 unless specified otherwise.

(2)Based on the underwritten rent roll dated January 31, 2020.

 

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Operating History and Underwritten Net Cash Flow. The following table presents certain information relating to the historical operating performance and the Underwritten Net Cash Flow at the 711 Fifth Avenue Property:

 

Cash Flow Analysis(1)

 

 

2016

 

2017

 

2018

 

2019

TTM 3/31/2020

 

Underwritten

Underwritten

$ per SF

Base Rent $50,709,002 $59,133,963 $58,947,171 $64,979,130 $64,530,557 $66,896,764 $196.74   
Contractual Rent Steps(2) 0 0 0 0 0 1,962,475 5.77   
Vacant Income 0 0 0 0 0 7,680,090 22.59   
Reimbursements 1,826,845 3,069,898 3,727,298 4,194,777 4,145,942 4,962,830 14.60   
Vacancy & Credit Loss(3) 0 0 0 0 0 (7,680,090) (22.59)   
Other Income

307,215

519,693

364,227

389,683

383,754

371,484

1.09   

Effective Gross Income $52,843,062 $62,723,555 $63,038,695 $69,563,590 $69,060,254 $74,193,553 $218.20   
Total Operating Expenses

14,954,656

17,358,037

18,950,129

20,967,241

21,771,999

22,888,769

67.32   

Net Operating Income $37,888,406 $45,365,518 $44,088,566 $48,596,349 $47,288,255 $51,304,783 $150.89   
TI/LC

0

0

0

0

0

544,350

1.60   

Capital Expenditures 0 0 0 0 0 85,006 0.25   
Net Cash Flow

$37,888,406

$45,365,518

$44,088,566

$48,596,349

$47,288,255

$50,675,427

$149.03   

 

 
(1)Certain items such as straight line rent, interest expense, interest income, lease cancellation income, depreciation, amortization, debt service payments and any other non-recurring or non-operating items were excluded from the historical presentation and are not considered for the underwritten cash flow.

(2)Contractual Rent Steps include $1,962,475 underwritten for various tenants through January 31, 2021.

(3)Underwritten Vacancy & Credit Loss Represents an underwritten economic vacancy of 9.4%.

  

Appraisal. According to the appraisal, the 711 Fifth Avenue Property had an “as-is” appraised value of $1,000,000,000 as of January 23, 2020.

 

Appraisal Approach

As-Is Value

Discount Rate

Capitalization Rate

Direct Capitalization Approach $1,000,000,000 NAP 5.00%
Income Capitalization Approach $992,997,762 6.25%   4.75%(1)

 

 
(1)Represents the terminal capitalization rate.

 

Environmental Matters. According to a Phase I environmental report dated February 3, 2020, there are no recognized environmental conditions or recommendations for further action at the 711 Fifth Avenue Property.

 

Market Overview and Competition. According to the appraisal, the 711 Fifth Avenue Property is located in the Midtown and the Upper Fifth Avenue retail submarket. The Plaza District office submarket is bounded by 65th Street to the north, the East River to the east, 47th Street to the south, and Avenue of the Americas to the west. The Plaza District is proximate to Central Park and has access to shopping along Fifth and Madison Avenues. The Plaza District office submarket is home to numerous national and multinational corporations and is dominated by financial (with hedge funds clustered along Madison Avenue) and legal tenants, with some media and fashion firms. According to the appraisal, as of the fourth quarter of 2019, the Plaza District office submarket has an inventory of 26.7 million SF with a vacancy rate of 8.7% and an average asking rent of $114.07 PSF. The Upper Fifth Avenue retail submarket is located between 42nd and 57th Streets, and this portion of Fifth Avenue is the most expensive area for retail space rents in Manhattan. The Upper Fifth Avenue retail submarket has historically drawn international travelers and occupants of nearby luxury hotels and condos. According to the appraisal, as of the fourth quarter of 2019, the Upper Fifth Avenue retail submarket has an average asking rent of $1,775.00 PSF, with an availability rate of 24.3%.

 

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The following table presents certain information relating to the primary competition for the 711 Fifth Avenue Property:

 

Comparable Office Leases(1)

 

Property Name / Location

Year Built

Stories

Tenant Name

Tenant Leased Space (SF)

Lease Date

Lease Term (Years)

Base Rent PSF

711 Fifth Avenue(2)

New York, NY

1927 18 SunTrust Banks 22,832 Mar-16 8.2 $75.50

623 Fifth Avenue

New York, NY

1989 36 NWI Management 8,400 Nov-19 3.3 $80.00

510 Madison Avenue

New York, NY

2009/2012 30 Castlelake, L.P. 6,903 Nov-19 7.3 $124.00

745 Fifth Avenue

New York, NY

1929/1989 35 Fremont Macanta 7,067 Jun-19 6.8 $103.00

640 Fifth Avenue

New York, NY

1940/2003 31 Hamlin Capital Management 23,616 Mar-19 10.0 $75.17

640 Fifth Avenue

New York, NY

1940/2003 31 Avolon Aerospace 10,295 Jan-19 10.0 $92.99

645 Madison Avenue

New York, NY

1971/2005 22 Rothman Orthopaedic Institute 21,461 Jan-19 10.9 $88.00

725 Fifth Avenue

New York, NY

1983 58 S.S. Steiner, Inc. 6,875 Jan-19 7.5 $82.00

510 Madison Avenue

New York, NY

2009/2012 30 Christian Dior, Inc. and Christian Dior Perfumes,LLC 70,055 Jan-19 5.0 $74.50

712 Fifth Avenue

New York, NY

1990 52 Wargo & Co. 2,074 Oct-18 7.7 $105.00

725 Fifth Avenue

New York, NY

1983 58 Marc Fisher 9,924 Jul-18 10.0 $89.00

640 Fifth Avenue

New York, NY

1940/2003 31 Klein Group 9,458 Jul-18 10.0 $92.00

535 Madison Avenue

New York, NY

1982 37 Walker & Dunlop, LLC 5,450 Jul-18 3.0 $80.00

535 Madison Avenue

New York, NY

1982 37 Melvin Capital 14,765 May-18 10.6 $104.00

 

 
(1)Source: Appraisal.

(2)Based on the underwritten rent roll as of January 31, 2020.

 

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Comparable Retail Leases(1)

 

Property Name / Location

Tenant Name

Tenant Leased Space (SF)

Lease Date

Lease Term (years)

Base Rent PSF

711 Fifth Avenue(2)

New York, NY

The Swatch Group 14,274 May-11 18.7 $1,749.81

767 Fifth Avenue

New York, NY

Christian Dior 11,847 Apr-19 4.0 $666.84

730 Fifth Avenue

New York, NY

Mikimoto 4,505 Feb-19 10.0 $1,109.88

760 Madison Avenue

New York, NY

Giorgio Armani 19,780 Jan-19 15.0 $1,066.23

706 Madison Avenue

New York, NY

Hermès 47,000 Jan-19 10.0 $329.79

609 Fifth Avenue

New York, NY

Puma 23,917 Feb-18 16.0 $372.12

650 Fifth Avenue

New York, NY

Nike 69,214 Mar-17 15.5 $479.53

640 Fifth Avenue

New York, NY

Dyson 3,097 Mar-17 10.0 $2,660.64

640 Fifth Avenue

New York, NY

Victoria’s Secret 63,779 Apr-16 16.0 $516.90

645 Fifth Avenue

New York, NY

Longchamp 2,000 Feb-16 10.0 $2,850.00

767 Fifth Avenue

New York, NY

Under Armour 53,500 Feb-16 15.0 $560.75

685 Fifth Avenue

New York, NY

Stuart Weitzman 3,481 Feb-16 15.0 $1,436.37

685 Fifth Avenue

New York, NY

Coach 24,541 Jan-16 15.0 $814.96

 

 
(1)Source: Appraisal.

(2)Based on the underwritten rent roll as of January 31, 2020.

  

The Borrower. The borrower is 711 Fifth Ave Principal Owner LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “711 Fifth Avenue Borrower”). Legal counsel to the borrower delivered a non-consolidation opinion in connection with the origination of the 711 Fifth Avenue Whole Loan. There is no nonrecourse carve-out guarantor or separate environmental indemnitor with respect to the 711 Fifth Avenue Whole Loan.

 

As of the 711 Fifth Avenue Whole Loan origination date, the borrower sponsors are one or more of (a) Bayerische Versorgungskammer (“BVK”), (b) Deutsche Finance America LLC and/or DF Deutsche Finance Holding AG (together, “DFA”) and/or (c) Hessen Lawyers Pension Fund. These entities collectively have acquired five other assets located in major cities. BVK, a public-law pension group in Germany, managed 12 independent professional and municipal pension funds with a total of 2.3 million policyholders and pension recipients, €4.8 billion in annual contributions and reimbursement income, and approximately €3.4 billion in annual pension payments as of December 31, 2018. BVK managed a total investment volume of €77 billion by book value as of December 31, 2018. DFA, the American private equity arm of Deutsche Finance Group, was established in 2018 and has acquired 11 properties with a total capitalization of over $3.1 billion as of April 21, 2020. Hessen Lawyers Pension Fund is the pension fund for the German state of Hessen, with approximately €4.12 billion assets under management as of February 29, 2020.

  

Escrows. At origination, the 711 Fifth Avenue Borrower funded (a) approximately $1,048,024 for outstanding free rent (including any rent credits) and (b) $2,000,000 for estimated costs in connection with obtaining a new temporary or permanent certificate of occupancy to replace the temporary certificate of occupancy that expired in November 2019. The 711 Fifth Avenue Borrower obtained a temporary certificate of occupancy that was effective as of March 24, 2020. On each due date during the continuance of a 711 Trigger Period, the 711 Fifth Avenue Borrower will be required to fund (i) a tax and insurance reserve in an amount equal to 1/12th of the property taxes and insurance premiums that the lender reasonably estimates will be payable during the next ensuing 12

 

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months; provided that reserves for insurance premiums will be waived if the 711 Fifth Avenue Property is covered by an acceptable blanket insurance policy; (ii) a capital expenditure reserve in an amount equal to approximately $7,084 capped at an amount equal to the lender’s good faith estimate of capital expenses to be performed during the next two years; (iii) a tenant improvements and leasing commissions reserve in an amount equal to $42,503 capped at an amount equal to the greater of (x) the lender’s good faith estimate of all leasing commissions and tenant improvements to be performed during the next two years and (y) the aggregate amount of all outstanding leasing commissions and tenant improvements under leases then in effect.

 

Additionally, during the continuance of a Tenant Rollover Sweep, all excess cash (and any other amounts sufficient to result in a reserve amount for such month of at least $2,500,000) after payment of applicable debt service, budgeted operating expenses and other required reserves are required to be reserved in a tenant rollover reserve capped at the greater of (x) $7,500,000 and (y) all excess cash flow estimated by lender in its good faith that would have been deposited in such reserve account for the three-month period following the deposit of such funds (the “Tenant Rollover Sweep Equity Amount”). Additionally, during the continuance of a Downgraded Tenant Sweep (if no deposits are required to the tenant rollover reserve), all excess cash after payment of applicable debt service, budgeted operating expenses and other required reserves is required to be reserved in a tenant downgrade reserve. Additionally, during the continuance of a TCO Renewal Failure (if no deposits are required to the tenant rollover reserve or tenant downgrade reserve), (a) prior to March 6, 2021, $1,000,000 and (b) after March 6, 2021, all excess cash after payment of applicable debt service, budgeted operating expenses and other required reserves are required to be reserved in a tenant downgrade reserve. 

 

A “Downgraded Tenant Sweep” will be continuing upon any tenant under a Major Lease (or with regard to Ralph Lauren, its highest rated parent entity, as applicable) that is rated investment grade is downgraded below investment grade (as determined by S&P and Moody’s), until the downgraded tenant is once more rated investment grade (as determined by S&P or Moody’s), or such space is relet in accordance with the 711 Fifth Avenue Whole Loan documents or an amount sufficient to pay unabated rent for 18 consecutive months then due under the applicable downgraded tenant’s lease (subject to reduction in accordance with the loan documents) has been deposited in the downgraded tenant reserve.

 

A “Major Lease” means any of the leases with Ralph Lauren, The Swatch Group and any lease that when aggregated with all other leases at the 711 Fifth Avenue Property with the same or an affiliated tenant (assuming the exercise of all expansion rights and all preferential rights to lease additional space), is expected to demise more than 30% of the rentable square footage or account for 20% or more of the total rental income. Additionally, any lease with any purchase option, with a 711 Fifth Avenue Borrower affiliate or entered into during an event of default will also be considered a Major Lease. 

 

A “Tenant Rollover Sweep” will exist if any tenant under a Major Lease (i) terminates their lease, (ii) goes “dark” (other than (a) Ralph Lauren if it has an investment grade rating or (b) is guaranteed by an entity rated investment grade (as determined by S&P and Moody’s), (iii) vacates or provides indication of their intent to vacate all or any portion of their leased space or (iv) fails to provide written notice of their intent to renew such lease on the date that is 36 months prior to its then current lease expiration date.

 

A “Tenant Rollover Sweep Cure” means, as applicable (a) a tenant under a Major Lease renews its lease or enters into a new lease on substantially the same terms and conditions, is no longer “dark” or moves back into its space or revokes any prior notice of intent to vacate or (b) such space is relet in accordance with the terms of the 711 Fifth Avenue Whole Loan documents.

 

Lockbox and Cash Management. The 711 Fifth Avenue Whole Loan is structured with a hard lockbox and springing cash management. The 711 Fifth Avenue Borrower is required to direct all existing and future tenants of the 711 Fifth Avenue Property to directly deposit all rents into a clearing account controlled by the lender. Provided no 711 Trigger Period exists, the funds in the clearing account are required to be swept on a daily basis into a borrower operating account. During the continuance of a 711 Trigger Period (or an event of default at the lender’s election), the funds in the clearing account are required to be swept on a daily basis into a cash

 

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management account controlled by the lender and all amounts on deposit in the cash management account after payment of the monthly debt service, required reserves and budgeted operating expenses are required to be held as additional security for the 711 Fifth Avenue Whole Loan during the continuance of such 711 Trigger Period, except that if there exists no event of default and the only 711 Trigger Period then in existence is a Tenant Rollover Sweep and the applicable Tenant Rollover Sweep Equity Amount was deposited with the lender as required under the 711 Fifth Avenue Whole Loan documents, then all excess cash flow that would have been reserved is required to be released to the 711 Fifth Avenue Borrower.

 

A “711 Trigger Period” means each period that commences upon the first to occur of: (a) debt yield, determined as of the first day of any fiscal quarter, is less than 7.0%, until the occurrence of a DY Cure Event (and if financial reports are not delivered to the lender as and when required under the 711 Fifth Avenue Whole Loan documents, a 711 Trigger Period will be deemed to have commenced and be ongoing, unless and until such reports are delivered and they indicate that, in fact, no 711 Trigger Period is ongoing); (b) there exists an event of default under any mezzanine loan until cured; (c) any major tenant leasing space that is rated investment grade is downgraded below investment grade (as determined by S&P or Moody’s), until the occurrence of a Downgraded Tenant Sweep Cure (defined above), (d) any major tenant that (i) terminates its lease, (ii) “goes dark”, unless such applicable lease is and continues to be guaranteed by an entity rated investment grade (as determined by S&P or Moody’s), (iii) vacates or provides indication of its intent to vacate all of its leased space (or any portion thereof), or (iv) fails to provide written notice to the 711 Fifth Avenue Borrower of its intent to renew its applicable lease 36 months prior to its then current lease expiration date, until the occurrence of a Tenant Rollover Sweep Cure, and (e) upon the earlier to occur of (x) the date that is 120 days following the origination date (if a new temporary or permanent certificate of occupancy has not yet been received by such date) as may be extended up to 60 days if the 711 Fifth Avenue Borrower is diligently and continuously pursuing obtaining a new temporary or permanent certificate of occupancy, (y) the date that the 711 Fifth Avenue Borrower ceases to diligently and continuously pursue obtaining a new temporary or permanent certificate of occupancy and (z) the date that the applicable governmental authority seeks an enforcement action affecting occupancy of the building or having a material adverse effect on 711 Fifth Avenue Borrower or the 711 Fifth Avenue Property as a result of the expired certificate of occupancy until the lender receives such new certificate of occupancy (such period prior to receipt of a new certificate of occupancy, a “TCO Renewal Failure”). 

 

A “DY Cure Event” means (a) no event of default is continuing and (b) the achievement of a debt yield, determined as of the first day of each of two consecutive fiscal quarters thereafter, equal to or greater than 7.0% (which (i) after the 711 Fifth Avenue Lockout Period, debt yield test may be satisfied, at the 711 Fifth Avenue Borrower’s sole discretion, by either (x) making voluntary prepayments or (y) effectuating a partial defeasance, in amounts necessary to achieve the required debt yield or (ii) the debt yield test may be satisfied, at the 711 Fifth Avenue Borrower’s sole discretion, by depositing in a reserve account, as additional collateral, cash or a letter of credit in an amount that when subtracted from the principal indebtedness for purposes of calculating debt yield would result in a debt yield that equals or exceeds 7.0% (provided that the aggregate notional amount of all outstanding letters of credit delivered may at no time exceed 10% of the principal indebtedness). 

 

Additionally, provided no event of default under the 711 Fifth Avenue Whole Loan is continuing, the 711 Fifth Avenue Borrower has the right at any time from and after the expiration of the 711 Fifth Avenue Lockout Period (a) solely to effect a DY Cure Event to partially defease (with no corresponding release of collateral) and (b) to totally defease, the 711 Fifth Avenue Whole Loan in the amount necessary to either cause the achievement of a DY Cure Event as determined by the lender in its reasonable discretion or defease the 711 Fifth Avenue Whole Loan in whole, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including, among others, delivery of defeasance collateral in an amount sufficient to make all payments of interest and principal due under the defeased note until the first due date in the prepayment period, a REMIC opinion and a rating agency confirmation.

 

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Property Management. The 711 Fifth Avenue Property is currently managed by SHVO Property Management LLC (an affiliate of the borrower sponsors) (“SHVO”), pursuant to a management agreement and sub-managed by Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc. (“JLL”) pursuant to a sub-management agreement. Under the 711 Fifth Avenue Whole Loan documents, the 711 Fifth Avenue Property is required to be managed by SHVO and sub-managed by JLL, respectively, or any other management or sub-management company, as applicable, approved by the lender and with respect to which a rating agency confirmation has been received. The lender has the right to replace, or require the 711 Fifth Avenue Borrower to replace, each of the property manager and the sub-property manager with a property manager or sub-property manager, as applicable, selected by the 711 Fifth Avenue Borrower (or selected by the lender in the event of an event of default under the 711 Fifth Avenue Whole Loan documents) (i) during the continuance of an event of default under the 711 Fifth Avenue Whole Loan documents, (ii) following any foreclosure, conveyance in lieu of foreclosure or other similar transaction, (iii) during the continuance of a material default by the property manager under the management agreement or the sub-property manager under the sub-management agreement (after the expiration of any applicable notice and/or cure periods), (iv) if the property manager or sub-property manager, as applicable, files or is the subject of a petition in bankruptcy or (v) if a trustee or receiver is appointed for, respectively, the property manager’s or the sub-property manager’s assets or the property.

  

Current Mezzanine or Subordinate Indebtedness. None.

 

Permitted Future Mezzanine or Secured Subordinate Indebtedness. A 100% direct or indirect owner of the 711 Fifth Avenue Borrower or any existing mezzanine borrower is permitted one time during the term of the 711 Fifth Avenue Whole Loan to obtain a mezzanine loan from a lender meeting certain requirements under the 711 Fifth Avenue Whole Loan documents secured by a pledge of the equity interests in the 711 Fifth Avenue Borrower, provided that, among other conditions: (a) the mezzanine loan is in an amount not to exceed the lesser of (i) $35,000,000 and (ii) an amount that, when added to the 711 Fifth Avenue Whole Loan will result in (A) a combined loan to “as is” appraised value ratio of the 711 Fifth Avenue Property of no more than 54.5%, (B) a combined debt service coverage ratio (based on the 711 Fifth Avenue Whole Loan and the proposed mezzanine loan) of greater than 2.80x and (C) the combined debt yield being equal to or greater than 8.98%; (b) the mezzanine loan is secured by an equity pledge encumbering direct and indirect ownership interests in the 711 Fifth Avenue Borrower (and not any collateral securing the 711 Fifth Avenue Whole Loan); (c) the mezzanine loan will be coterminous with the 711 Fifth Avenue Whole Loan; and (d) the mezzanine lender (i) is not an affiliate of the 711 Fifth Avenue Borrower and (ii) enters into an intercreditor agreement with the lender satisfactory in all respects to the lender in its reasonable discretion and any applicable rating agency. Additionally, such financing will be subject to receipt by the lender of rating agency confirmations from the applicable rating agencies.

 

Release of Collateral. Not permitted.

  

Terrorism Insurance. The 711 Fifth Avenue Borrower is required to maintain terrorism insurance in an amount equal to the full replacement cost of the 711 Fifth Avenue Property, as well as 18 months of rental loss and/or business interruption coverage, together with a 12-month extended period of indemnity following restoration. If TRIPRA is no longer in effect, then the 711 Fifth Avenue Borrower’s requirement will be capped at insurance premiums equal to two times the amount of the insurance premium payable in respect of the 711 Fifth Avenue Property and business interruption/rental loss insurance required under the related loan documents, and such insurance is required to contain a deductible that is no greater than $50,000. See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Terrorism Insurance May Not Be Available for All Mortgaged Properties” in the Preliminary Prospectus.

 

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Mortgaged Property Information   Mortgage Loan Information
Number of Mortgaged Properties 1   Loan Seller GSMC
Location (City/State) Falls Church, Virginia   Cut-off Date Principal Balance $52,500,000
Property Type Office   Cut-off Date Principal Balance per SF $187.70
Size (SF) 279,701   Percentage of Initial Pool Balance 4.8%
Total Occupancy as of 7/1/2021(1) 97.9%   Number of Related Mortgage Loans None
Owned Occupancy as of 7/1/2021(1) 97.9%   Type of Security Fee Simple
Year Built / Latest Renovation 1987, 1997 / 2019   Mortgage Rate 3.28800%
Appraised Value(2) $90,000,000   Original Term to Maturity (Months) 120
      Original Amortization Term (Months) 360
      Original Interest Only Period (Months) 60
         
Underwritten Revenues $8,239,928      
Underwritten Expenses $2,903,812   Escrows(3)
Underwritten Net Operating Income (NOI) $5,336,116     Upfront Monthly
Underwritten Net Cash Flow (NCF) $4,913,482   Taxes $0 $53,395
Cut-off Date LTV Ratio(2) 58.3%   Insurance $12,275 $6,137
LTV Ratio at Maturity(2) 52.3%   Replacement Reserve $0 $4,662
DSCR Based on Underwritten NOI / NCF  1.94x / 1.78x   TI/LC $0 $29,136
Debt Yield Based on Underwritten NOI / NCF  10.2% / 9.4%   Other(4) $2,772,976 $0
           
Sources and Uses
Sources $          %      Uses $          %     
Loan Amount $52,500,000 57.7% Purchase Price $87,500,000 96.2%
Principal’s New Cash Contribution 38,425,720 42.3     Reserves 2,785,250 3.1   
      Origination Costs 640,470 0.7   
           
Total Sources $90,925,720 100.0% Total Uses $90,925,720 100.0%
                 

 

(1)Based on the “As-Stabilized” occupancy inclusive of two signed not opened tenants as of July 1, 2021. The “As-Stabilized” value assumes that both Sheet Metal Workers National Pension and Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC accept delivery at the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Property and are paying unabated rent as of September 1, 2021. We cannot assure you that Sheet Metal Workers National Pension and Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC will accept delivery and commence paying rent as expected or at all.

(2)Based on the “As-Stabilized” appraised value of $90,000,000 as of September 1, 2021. The “As-Stabilized” value assumes that both Sheet Metal Workers National Pension and Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC accept delivery at the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Property and are paying unabated rent as of September 1, 2021. The appraisal also concluded an “As-Is” appraised value of $85,400,000, which results in a Cut-off Date LTV Ratio of 61.5% and an LTV Ratio at Maturity of 55.1%. We cannot assure you that Sheet Metal Workers National Pension and Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC will accept delivery and commence paying rent as expected or at all.

(3)See “—Escrows” below.

(4)Other upfront reserve consists of free rent ($1,950,228), gap rent ($633,341), and prepaid rent ($189,407).

 

The Mortgage Loan. The mortgage loan (the “3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Loan”) is a fixed rate loan secured by a first deed of trust encumbering the borrower’s fee simple interest in an office property comprised of two separate buildings located in Falls Church, Virginia (the “3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Property”). The 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Loan is evidenced by a promissory note with an original principal balance and outstanding principal balance as of the Cut-off Date of $52,500,000, representing approximately 4.8% of the Initial Pool Balance.

 

The 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Loan was originated by Goldman Sachs Bank USA on October 8, 2020. The 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Loan has an interest rate of 3.28800% per annum. The borrower sponsor utilized the proceeds of the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Loan to finance the acquisition of the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Property, fund upfront reserves and pay origination costs.

 

The 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Loan had an initial term of 120 months and has a remaining term of 120 months as of the Cut-off Date. The 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Loan requires interest-only payments during the first five years of its term, followed by payments of principal and interest sufficient to amortize the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Loan over a 30-year amortization period. The scheduled maturity date of the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Loan is the due date in November 2030. The 3170 & 3180 Fairway Park Drive Loan may be voluntarily prepaid in whole (but not in part) beginning on August 6, 2030 without the payment of any prepayment premium. In addition, the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Loan may be defeased in whole (or in part as described below under “—Release of Collateral”) at any time beginning on the due date following the second anniversary of the securitization closing date.

 

The Mortgaged Property. The 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Property consists of two, six-story, suburban office buildings totaling 279,701 SF located in Falls Church, Virginia. The 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Property was built in 1987 and 1997 and was subsequently renovated in 2019. Situated on approximately 11.5 acres, the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Property is located along Fairview Park Drive, just east of Interstate 495 (Capital Beltway) in the Merrifield area of Fairfax, Virginia within Fairfax County.

 

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The largest tenant by underwritten base rent at the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Property, General Dynamics Information Technology (62.3% of NRA; 52.6% of underwritten base rent) occupies 174,124 SF. General Dynamics Information Technology has a lease expiration date of November 30, 2029, with two, five-year renewal options and no termination options in their lease. General Dynamics Information Technology is a subsidiary of General Dynamics. Established in 1952 and headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, General Dynamics Corporation is an aerospace and defense company. The company designs and manufactures products for aviation, combat vehicles, weapons systems & munitions, shipbuilding, and communications & information technology.

 

The second largest tenant by underwritten base rent at the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Property, Capital Caring Health (19.2% of NRA; 26.0% of underwritten base rent) occupies 53,812 SF. Capital Caring Health has a lease expiration date of September 30, 2034, with two, five-year renewal options and a one-time right to terminate their lease on September 30, 2028 with 12 months written notice and payment of a termination fee. Capital Caring Health is one of the nation’s oldest and largest non-profit providers of palliative care. Founded in 1977, the non-profit provides advanced home care and palliative care for all ages. Headquartered at the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Property, Capital Caring Health utilizes this space for office use only.

 

The third largest tenant by underwritten base rent at the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Property, Sheet Metal Workers National Pension (9.6% of NRA; 12.4% of underwritten base rent) occupies 26,885 SF. Sheet Metal Workers National Pension has a lease expiration date of November 30, 2033, with one, five-year renewal option and a one-time right to terminate the lease with respect to the entire premises on January 31, 2031 with 12 months written notice and payment of a termination fee. Sheet Metal Workers National Pension was founded in 1966 and is a benefit pension fund that operates as an investment management company. The company manages pension, retirement, health, and welfare funds, as well as offers plan status display, financial documents arrangements, and other financial services for sheet metal industry workers.

 

COVID-19 Update. As of November 6, 2020 the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Property is open with tenants working remotely. One tenant, representing 52.6% of the UW Base Rent was obligated under its lease to pay rent for September 2020 and October 2020 and made rent payments both months. All other tenants are either in a free rent period or leases have yet to commence. As of November 6, 2020, 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Loan is not subject to any modification or forbearance requests.

 

The following table presents certain information relating to the tenants at the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Property:

 

Largest Tenants Based on Underwritten Base Rent(1)

 

Tenant Name

 

Credit Rating (MIS/Fitch/S&P)(2)

 

Tenant GLA

 

% of GLA

 

UW Base Rent(3)

 

% of Total UW Base Rent(3)

 

UW Base Rent
$ per SF(3)

 

Lease Expiration

 

Renewal / Extension Options

General Dynamics Information Technology  A2 / NR / A  174,124   62.3%  $3,723,584   52.6%  $21.38   11/30/2029  2, 5-year options
Capital Caring Health(4)  NR / NR / NR  53,812   19.2   1,837,142   26.0   $34.14   9/30/2034  2, 5-year options
Sheet Metal Workers National Pension(5)  NR / NR / NR  26,885   9.6   875,777   12.4   $32.57   11/30/2033  1, 5-year option
Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC(6)  NR / NR / NR  19,126   6.8   637,087   9.0   $33.31   6/30/2032  1, 5-year option
Largest Owned Tenants     273,947   97.9%  $7,073,590   100.0%  $25.82       
Remaining Tenants     0   0.0   0   0.0   $0.00       
Vacant     5,754   2.1   0   0.0   $0.00       
Total / Wtd. Avg.     279,701   100.0%  $7,073,590   100.0%  $25.82       

 

 

(1)Based on the underwritten rent roll dated July 1, 2021.

(2)In certain instances, ratings provided are those of the parent company of the entity shown, whether or not the parent company guarantees the lease.

(3)UW Base Rent, % of Total UW Base Rent and UW Base Rent $ per SF include contractual rent steps through December 31, 2021.

(4)Capital Caring Health has the right to terminate its lease on September 14, 2028 with 12 months’ notice and the payment of a termination fee. Capital Caring Health is currently in a free rent period and is anticipated to begin paying rent in June 2021. We cannot assure you that this tenant will begin paying rent as anticipated or at all.

(5)Sheet Metal Workers National Pension has the right to terminate its lease on January 31, 2031 with 12 months’ notice and the payment of a termination fee. Sheet Metal Workers National Pension has executed a lease and is anticipated to take occupancy in February 1, 2021 and begin paying rent in December 2021. We cannot assure you that this tenant will take occupancy or begin paying rent as anticipated or at all.

(6)Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC has the right to terminate its lease on June 30, 2028 with 12 months’ notice and the payment of a termination fee. Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC has executed a lease and is anticipated to take occupancy and begin paying rent on July 1, 2021. We cannot assure you that this tenant will take occupancy or begin paying rent as anticipated or at all.

 

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The following table presents certain information relating to the lease rollover schedule at the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Property based on initial lease expiration dates:

 

Lease Expiration Schedule(1)(2)

            

Year Ending December 31,  Expiring Owned GLA  % of Owned GLA  Cumulative % of Owned GLA 

UW Base
Rent(3)

 

% of Total UW Base Rent(3)

 

UW Base Rent $ per SF(3)

  # of Expiring Leases
MTM  0   0.0%  0.0%  $0   0.0%  $0.00   0 
2020  0   0.0   0.0%  0   0.0   $0.00   0 
2021  0   0.0   0.0%  0   0.0   $0.00   0 
2022  0   0.0   0.0%  0   0.0   $0.00   0 
2023  0   0.0   0.0%  0   0.0   $0.00   0 
2024  0   0.0   0.0%  0   0.0   $0.00   0 
2025  0   0.0   0.0%  0   0.0   $0.00   0 
2026  0   0.0   0.0%  0   0.0   $0.00   0 
2027  0   0.0   0.0%  0   0.0   $0.00   0 
2028  0   0.0   0.0%  0   0.0   $0.00   0 
2029  174,124   62.3   62.3%  3,723,584   52.6   $21.38   1 
2030  0   0.0   62.3%  0   0.0   $0.00   0 
2031 & Thereafter  99,823   35.7   97.9%  3,350,006   47.4   $33.56   3 
Vacant  5,754   2.1   100.0%  0   0.0   $0.00   0 
Total  279,701   100.0%      $7,073,590   100.0%  $25.82   4 

 

 

(1)Based on the underwritten rent roll dated July 1, 2021.

(2)Certain tenants may have termination or contraction options (which may become exercisable prior to the originally stated expiration date of the tenant lease) that are not considered in the above Lease Expiration Schedule.

(3)UW Base Rent, % of Total UW Base Rent, and UW Base Rent $ per SF include contractual rent steps through December 31, 2021.

 

The following table presents certain information relating to historical occupancy at the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Property:

 

Historical Leased %(1)(2)

 

As of 7/1/2021

97.9%

 

 

(1)Based on the underwritten rent roll dated July 1, 2021. Includes two tenants who have executed leases but have not yet taken occupancy.

(2)Historical occupancy is not available as the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Property was recently acquired and historical financials were not available.

 

Operating History and Underwritten Net Cash Flow. The following table presents certain information relating to the Underwritten Net Cash Flow at the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Property:

 

Cash Flow Analysis(1)

 

   2018  2019  TTM 6/30/2020  Underwritten 

Underwritten

$ per SF

Base Rent(2)  $3,878,445   $3,760,427   $4,945,433   $7,073,590   $25.29 
Market Revenue from Vacant Space  0   0   0   132,315   0.47 
Reimbursements  2,752,839   1,971,545   1,769,009   1,915,700   6.85 
Other Income  51,950   79,477   29,361   33,871   0.12 
Vacancy & Credit Loss  0   0   (1,389,397)  (915,548)  (3.27)
Effective Gross Income  $6,683,234   $5,811,449   $5,354,406   $8,239,928   $29.46 
                     
Real Estate Taxes  $471,500   $685,764   $662,676   $882,845   $3.16 
Insurance  46,127   55,842   59,907   73,648   0.26 
Management Fee  210,302   171,642   179,560   247,198   0.88 
Other Operating Expenses  2,014,086   2,098,456   1,965,594   1,700,121   6.08 
Total Operating Expenses  $2,742,015   $3,011,704   $2,867,737   $2,903,812   $10.38 
                     
Net Operating Income  $3,941,219   $2,799,745   $2,486,669   $5,336,116   $19.08 
TI/LC  0   0   0   366,694   1.31 
Capital Expenditures  0   0   0   55,940   0.20 
Net Cash Flow  $3,941,219   $2,799,745   $2,486,669   $4,913,482   $17.57 

 

 

(1)Based on the underwritten rent roll dated July 1, 2021.

(2)Underwritten Base Rent includes contractual rent steps through December 31, 2021. Throughout 2018 and 2019, the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Property underwent renovations relating to the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Property’s lease-up of the asset.

 

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Appraisal.  According to the appraisal, the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Property had an “as-is” appraised value of $85,400,000 as of August 26, 2020 and an “As-Stabilized” appraised value of $90,000,000 as of September 1, 2021. The “As-Stabilized” appraised value assumes that both Sheet Metal Workers National Pension and Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC accept delivery at the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Property and are paying unabated rent as of September 1, 2021. We cannot assure you that Sheet Metal Workers National Pension and Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC will accept delivery and commence paying rent as expected or at all.

 

Appraisal Approach Value Discount Rate Capitalization Rate
Direct Capitalization Approach $82,600,000 N/A 8.20%
Income Capitalization Approach $85,400,000 7.25%

6.75%(1)

       

  (1) Represents the terminal capitalization rate.

  

Environmental Matters. According to a Phase I environmental report, dated September 11, 2020, there are no recognized environmental conditions or recommendations for further action at the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Property.

 

Market Overview and Competition. The 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Property is situated in the Northern Virginia office market, which is comprised of Fairfax County, Arlington County, Loudoun County, Prince William County and the City of Alexandria. The Northern Virginia office market represents approximately 44.5% of the region’s office inventory. As of second quarter 2020, Northern Virginia office market consists of over 165.0 million SF of office space within 1,727 buildings. There was 515,360 SF of positive net absorption in second quarter 2020, and YTD positive net absorption of 770,346 SF. The overall vacancy rate of 18.9% is down 10 basis points from the previous quarter and down over 140 basis points since the first quarter of 2019. The average asking full service lease rate in Northern Virginia at second quarter 2020 was approximately $34.70 per SF, up from $34.52 per SF at year end 2019. Overall, rental rates have been trending slowly upward since 2009.

 

Competitive Set – Comparable Sales(1)

 

  

3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive(2)

  Tysons Commerce Center  Fairview Park  One Fair Oaks  Centerpointe I & II  The Heritage Building
Distance from Subject  NAP  3.9 miles  0.6 miles  8.0 miles  8.1 miles  5.8 miles
Year Built  1987, 1997  1985  2004  1986  1987  1976
Number of Floors  6  8  15  12  11  4
Total NRA  279,701  181,542  367,349  217,118  419,981  53,051
Occupancy Rate  97.9%  75.0%  94.0%  88.0%  99.0%  94.0%
Sale Date  October 2020  May 2020  March 2020  March 2020  May 2019  December 2018
Sales Price  $87,500,000  $40,000,000  $117,400,000  $58,000,000  $122,000,000  $13,000,000
Sales Price per SF  $312.83  $220.33  $319.59  $267.14  $290.49  $245.05

 

 

(1)Source: Appraisal.

(2)Total NRA, Occupancy Rate and Sales Price per SF for the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Property represent SF and occupancy based on the underwritten rent roll as of July 1, 2021.

 

The Borrower. The borrower is UST Fairview Owner, LP, a Delaware limited partnership. Legal counsel to the borrower delivered a non-consolidation opinion in connection with the origination of the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Loan. The borrower sponsor and non-recourse carveout guarantor under the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Loan is Estein Holdings, Ltd.

 

Escrows.

 

Unfunded Obligations Reserve. On the origination date, the borrower funded an unfunded obligations reserve in the amount of $2,772,975.66 for abated or partially abated rent, gap rent or prepaid rent related to certain tenants, including Capital Caring Health, Sheet Metal Workers National Pension and Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC.

 

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Tax Reserve - On each due date, the borrower is required to fund 1/12 of the taxes that the lender estimates will be payable over the next-ensuing 12-month period (initially estimated to be $53,395).

 

Insurance Reserve - On the origination date, the borrower funded an insurance reserve in the amount of $12,274.68. On each due date, the borrowers are required to fund 1/12 of the insurance premiums that the lender estimates will be payable for the renewal of coverage afforded by such policies (approximately $6,137); provided, however, such insurance reserve can been conditionally waived so long as the borrowers maintain a blanket policy meeting the requirements of the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Loan documents.

 

Capital Expenditures Reserve - On each due date, the borrower is required to fund a capital expenditure reserve in the amount of $4,662.

 

TI/LC Reserve - On each due date, the borrower is required to fund a tenant improvement and leasing commission reserve in the amount of $29,136.

 

GDIT Reserve - On each due date during the continuance of a Critical Tenant Trigger Event (as defined below) as it pertains to all or a portion of the space occupied by General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. (“GDIT”), the borrower is required to fund a reserve account in the amount equal to (i) $50 for each square foot of GDIT space that is subject to a Critical Tenant Trigger Event, minus the balance in the TI/LC reserve account as of the date of the occurrence of the Critical Tenant Trigger Event (the “GDIT Threshold Amount”), divided by (ii) 15, until the total deposits made to the such reserve account are equal to the GDIT Threshold Amount.

 

Capital Caring Reserve - On each due date during the continuance of a Critical Tenant Trigger Event as it pertains to all or a portion of the space occupied by a Critical Tenant (other than GDIT), the borrower is required to fund a reserve account in the amount equal to (i) $50 for each square foot of the space occupied by such Critical Tenant that is subject to a Critical Tenant Trigger Event (the “Capital Caring Threshold Amount”), divided by (ii) 12, until the total deposits made to the such reserve account are equal to the Capital Caring Threshold Amount.

 

A “Critical Tenant” means (i) GDIT, (ii) Capital Hospice, d/b/a Capital Caring Health, and (iii) any successor tenant which takes occupancy of all or a portion of (a) the GDIT leased premises, (b) the Capital Caring leased premises and (c) any leased premises occupied by a future tenant under a lease that is expected to demise more than 47,000 rentable square feet.

 

A “Critical Tenant Trigger Event” means each period: (i)(a) commencing on the date of a bankruptcy filing by or against any Critical Tenant, the guarantor under its Critical Tenant lease or its parent company, and (b) ending on the earlier of (1) such case is dismissed 90 days after commencement (2) such Critical Tenant assumes its lease during the bankruptcy proceeding, is paying normal monthly rent and is otherwise in compliance with the terms of its lease or (3) the applicable lease is terminated and the entirety of the applicable leased premises are leased to one or more approved substitute leases; (ii)(a) commencing when GDIT has not given notice to renew its lease as of the earlier of (1) the date required under its lease and (2) 15 months prior to the expiration of its lease, and (b) ending on the earlier of (1) GDIT enters a renewal or extension of its lease pursuant to the existing terms and is in occupancy of and operating in at least 67% of its applicable space and paying full monthly rent or (2) the entirety of the applicable leased premises are leased to one or more approved substitute leases; or (iii)(a) commencing on the date that any Critical Tenant either (1) gives notice of an intent to terminate its lease or vacate a portion of its leased premises or effectuates an early termination of its lease or (2) discontinues its operations in 33% or more of its leased premises (excluding certain temporary discontinuance of its business), and (b) ending on the earlier of (1) such Critical Tenant has recommenced its operations in at least 67% of its applicable space and is paying full monthly rent or (2) the entirety of the applicable leased premises are leased to one or more approved substitute leases.

 

Lockbox and Cash Management. The 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Loan is structured with a hard lockbox and springing cash management. The borrower was required to deliver tenant direction letters instructing all tenants to deposit rents into a lender-controlled lockbox account. In addition, the borrower is required to cause all cash revenues relating to the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Property and all other money received by the borrower or the property manager with respect to the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Property (other than tenant security deposits) to be deposited into such lockbox account or a lender-controlled cash management

 

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  account within two business days of receipt thereof. On each business day that no 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Trigger Period or event of default under the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Loan is continuing, all funds in the lockbox account are required to be swept into a borrower-controlled operating account. On each business day that a 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Trigger Period or event of default under the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Loan is continuing, all funds in the lockbox account are required to be swept into the cash management account.

 

During the continuance of a 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Trigger Period or, at the lender’s discretion, during the continuance of an event of default under the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Loan, all amounts on deposit in the cash management account after payment of debt service, required reserves and budgeted operating expenses are required to be deposited into an excess cash flow reserve account as additional collateral for the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Loan.

 

A “3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Trigger Period” means each period commencing when (a) the debt yield (as calculated under the loan documents), determined as of the first day of any fiscal quarter beginning with the fiscal quarter beginning on October 1, 2021, is less than 9.08%, and ending when the debt yield (as calculated under the loan documents), determined as of the first day of each of two consecutive fiscal quarters thereafter is equal to or greater than 9.08% and (b) if the annual, quarterly or monthly financial reports required under the loan documents are not timely delivered to the lender as and when required (subject to any applicable notice and cure periods) and ending when such reports are delivered and they indicate, in fact, that no 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Trigger Period is ongoing.

 

Property Management. The 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Property is currently managed by Vanderbilt Office Properties, LLC. Under the related loan documents, the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Property is required to be managed by Vanderbilt Office Properties, LLC or any other management company reasonably approved by the lender and with respect to which a rating agency confirmation has been received. The lender has the right to replace, or require the borrower to replace, the property manager with a property manager selected by the borrower (or selected by the lender in the event of an event of default under the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Loan or following any foreclosure, conveyance in lieu of foreclosure or other similar transaction), subject to the lender’s reasonable approval (i) during the continuance of an event of default under the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Loan, (ii) following any foreclosure, conveyance in lieu of foreclosure or other similar transaction, (iii) during the continuance of a material default by the property manager under the management agreement (after the expiration of any applicable notice and/or cure periods) that would allow the borrower to terminate the management agreement, (iv) if the property manager files or is the subject of a petition in bankruptcy or (v) if a trustee or receiver is appointed for the property manager’s assets or the property manager makes an assignment for the benefit of its creditors or is adjudicated insolvent.

 

Current Mezzanine or Subordinate Indebtedness. None.

 

Permitted Future Mezzanine or Subordinate Secured Indebtedness. The beneficial owners of a successor borrower are permitted to obtain a mezzanine loan secured by their interests in such successor borrower in connection with the sale of the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Property and assumption of the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Loan, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including, among others: (i) no event of default under the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Loan is continuing, (ii) the loan-to-value ratio (as calculated under the loan documents and taking into account the mezzanine loan and the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Loan) is no greater than 58.3%, (iii) the debt yield (as calculated under the loan documents and taking into account the mezzanine loan and the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Loan) is at least 11.27%, (iv) the debt service coverage ratio (as calculated under the loan documents and taking into account the mezzanine loan and the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Loan) is at least 2.18x, (v) the execution of an intercreditor agreement that is reasonably acceptable to the lender; and (vi) receipt of a rating agency confirmation.

 

Release of Collateral. Provided no default or event of default under the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Loan is continuing, at any time beginning on the due date following the second anniversary of the securitization closing date, the borrower is permitted to obtain a release of the portion of the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Property located at 3170 Fairview Park Drive (the “3170 Fairview Park Drive Released Parcel”) subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including, among others: (i) defeasance of the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Loan in an

 

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  amount equal to the greater of (a) $35,375,000 and (b) the net sales proceeds from the transfer of the 3170 Fairview Park Drive Released Parcel, (ii) after giving effect to such release (a) the loan-to-value ratio (as calculated under the related loan documents) of the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Property is equal to or less than 58.3%, (b) the debt yield (as calculated under the related loan documents) of the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Property is equal to or greater than the greater of 11.27% and the debt yield immediately preceding such release, and (c) the debt service coverage ratio (as calculated under the related loan documents) of the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Loan is equal to or greater than the greater of 2.18x and the debt service coverage ratio immediately preceding such release, and (iii) delivery of a REMIC opinion and a rating agency confirmation.

 

Terrorism Insurance. The borrower is required to maintain terrorism insurance in an amount equal to the full replacement cost of the 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive Property, as well as 18 months of rental loss and/or business interruption coverage, together with a 12-month extended period of indemnity following restoration. If TRIPRA or a subsequent statute is no longer in effect, then the borrower’s requirement will be capped at insurance premiums equal to two times the amount of the insurance premium payable in respect of the property and business interruption/rental loss insurance required under the related loan documents. See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Terrorism Insurance May Not Be Available for All Mortgaged Properties” in the Preliminary Prospectus.

 

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Mortgaged Property Information   Mortgage Loan Information
Number of Mortgaged Properties 1   Loan Seller CREFI
Location (City/State) Memphis, Tennessee   Cut-off Date Principal Balance $33,000,000
Property Type Office   Cut-off Date Principal Balance per SF $84.30
Size (SF) 391,440   Percentage of Initial Pool Balance 3.0%
Total Occupancy as of 8/31/2020 83.6%   Number of Related Mortgage Loans None
Owned Occupancy as of 8/31/2020 83.6%   Type of Security Fee Simple and Leasehold
Year Built / Latest Renovation 1972 / NAP   Mortgage Rate 3.67000%
Appraised Value $45,700,000   Original Term to Maturity (Months) 120
      Original Amortization Term (Months) 360
      Original Interest Only Period (Months) NAP
         
Underwritten Revenues $7,729,609      
Underwritten Expenses $3,971,258   Escrows(1)
Underwritten Net Operating Income (NOI) $3,758,352     Upfront Monthly
Underwritten Net Cash Flow (NCF) $3,325,947   Taxes $73,100 $24,367
Cut-off Date LTV Ratio 72.2%   Insurance $0 $0
LTV Ratio at Maturity 56.7%   Replacement Reserve $0 $6,524
DSCR Based on Underwritten NOI / NCF  2.07x / 1.83x   TI/LC(2) $1,500,000 $32,620
Debt Yield Based on Underwritten NOI / NCF  11.4% / 10.1%   Other(3) $1,007,639 $0
           
Sources and Uses
Sources $ % Uses $ %
Loan Amount $33,000,000 100.0% Loan Payoff $26,947,297 81.7%
      Return of Equity 2,763,776 8.4
      Reserves 2,580,739 7.8
      Origination Costs 708,188 2.1
           
Total Sources $33,000,000 100.0% Total Uses $33,000,000 100.0%
             
 

(1)See “—Escrows” below.

(2)The TI/LC reserve is subject to a cap of $3,000,000.

(3)Other upfront reserve consists of $1,007,639 for immediate repair items identified in the One Commerce Square Loan documents.

 

The Mortgage Loan. The One Commerce Square mortgage loan (the “One Commerce Square Loan”) is a fixed rate loan secured by first lien mortgages on (i) the borrower’s PILOT leasehold interest in an office tower, as well as the fee simple interest in such office tower owned by Memphis Center City Revenue Finance Corporation (“CCRFC”), (ii) the borrower’s subleasehold interest in an adjacent parking garage with the Parking Authority of the City of Memphis and County of Shelby, Tennessee (the “Parking Authority”), with the prime lease being a PILOT lease where CCRFC is the fee simple owner and landlord and the Parking Authority is the ground lease tenant, and (iii) the borrower’s fee simple interest in a third adjacent office building, each located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee (the “One Commerce Square Property”). The One Commerce Square Loan is evidenced by a promissory note with an original principal balance and outstanding principal balance as of the Cut-off Date of $33,000,000, representing approximately 3.0% of the Initial Pool Balance.

 

The One Commerce Square Loan was originated by Citi Real Estate Funding Inc. (“CREFI”) on October 28, 2020. The One Commerce Square Loan had an initial term of 120 months and has a remaining term of 120 months as of the Cut-off Date. The One Commerce Square Loan requires monthly payments of interest and principal sufficient to amortize the One Commerce Square Loan over a 30-year amortization schedule. The One Commerce Square Loan accrues interest at a fixed rate of 3.67000% per annum. The scheduled maturity date of the One Commerce Square Loan is the due date in November 2030.

 

The One Commerce Square Loan proceeds were used to refinance existing debt, return equity to the borrower sponsor, fund reserves and pay origination costs. Voluntary prepayment of the One Commerce Square Loan is permitted on or after June 6, 2030 without payment of any prepayment premium. Defeasance of the One Commerce Square Loan is permitted at any time after the second anniversary of the Closing Date.

 

The Mortgaged Property. The One Commerce Square Property consists of three parcels of real property. The first is the fee simple and ground lease interest in a 391,440 SF office building located at 40 South Main Street in downtown Memphis, Tennessee (the “Office Tower”). The Office Tower was built in 1972 and is situated on approximately 0.06 acres. The second is the subleasehold interest in a 218,448 SF parking garage located at 61 South Second Street, which is adjacent to the Office Tower, was built in 1972 and situated on approximately 0.57 acres (the “Parking Garage”). The third is the fee simple interest in a four-story office building located at 125 Monroe Avenue, which is also adjacent to the Office Tower, that is situated on approximately 0.51 acres (the

 

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Annex” and, together with the Office Tower and Parking Garage, collectively “One Commerce Square Property”). Collectively, the One Commerce Square Property is 83.6% occupied as of August 31, 2020 by approximately 26 office tenants.

 

Both the Office Tower ground lease and the prime lease pursuant to which the Parking Garage sublease is created utilize a payment in lieu of taxes (“PILOT”) structure provided under Tennessee law that allows certain favorable tax payments pursuant to the PILOT lease in return for the development of the parcel. The borrower is responsible, under the Office Tower ground lease and Parking Garage sublease, for the direct payment of real property taxes on the fee simple interest (as pass through expenses) at a fraction of the true tax payment. Upon expiration or earlier termination of either the Office Tower lease or Parking Garage sublease, the real property taxes increase to the standard (i.e. non-PILOT) amount.

 

In 2010, when the Parking Garage prime lease and sublease were entered into, the Parking Authority also entered into a $2,000,000 leasehold mortgage for the benefit of CCRFC. The leasehold financing was used to finance tenant improvements at the Parking Garage. This leasehold mortgage covers a different real property interest than the sublease that is provided as collateral for this loan and both CCRFC and the Parking Authority provided an estoppel at origination confirming that, prior to and after any foreclosure or assignment in lieu of foreclosure of its security interest in the Parking Garage sublease, both the borrower and lender have no liability or obligation (monetary or otherwise) to CCRFC or the Parking Authority related to the leasehold financing. Furthermore, both the leasehold and subleasehold entities agree not to further encumber their respective interests, not to amend either lease without the lender’s consent, to enter into a new lease with the borrower if the Parking Garage ground lease or Parking Garage sublease are terminated for any reason, including a bankruptcy proceeding, to provide notice and cure rights to lender and other standard ground lease mortgagee protections.

 

The largest tenant by underwritten base rent at the One Commerce Square Property, State of Tennessee (28.3% of NRA; 32.3% of underwritten base rent) occupies 110,755 SF. State of Tennessee has a lease expiration date of September 9, 2029, with two, five-year renewal options and the right to terminate their lease with 180 days’ notice no earlier than June 2024. State of Tennessee has been located at the One Commerce Square Property since 2014 and utilizes the space as office space the Department of Human Services and Department of Labor.

 

The second largest tenant by underwritten base rent at the One Commerce Square Property, Hnedak Bobo Group, Inc. (7.5% of NRA; 9.5% of underwritten base rent) occupies 29,538 SF. Hnedak Bobo Group, Inc. has a lease expiration date of February 28, 2029, with one, five-year renewal option. Hnedak Bobo Group, Inc. is a hospitality and entertainment design firm. The firm’s earliest projects included designing brand prototypes for Holiday Inn in the late 1970’s; developing the Homewood Suites concept for Hilton Hotels in the 1980’s; and the first brand expansion of Gaylord Entertainment Resorts and Convention Centers in Orlando, Florida and Dallas, Texas in the early 2000’s. Other projects designed include the FedEx world headquarters, Beatles Hard Rock Café, and casinos and other hotels nationwide as well as internationally.

 

The third largest tenant by underwritten base rent at the One Commerce Square Property, Wunderlich Securities, Inc. (7.3% of NRA; 8.9% of underwritten base rent) occupies 28,716 SF. Wunderlich Securities, Inc. has a lease expiration date of March 31, 2031, with one, five-year renewal option and a one-time right to terminate the lease with respect to the entire premises on April 30, 2027 with nine months written notice. Wunderlich Securities, Inc. is a wealth management firm that was acquired in 2017 by B. Riley Financial, Inc. B. Riley Financial, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides collaborative financial services and solutions in North America, Australia, and Europe.

 

COVID-19 Update. The One Commerce Square Property has remained open and operational during COVID-19, albeit at reduced capacity with most tenants working remotely. Rent collections for the One Commerce Square Property were 100% in April 2020 through September 2020 and 99% in October 2020. As of November 6, 2020, no loan modifications or forbearance requests have been made on the One Commerce Square Loan. The first payment date of the One Commerce Square Loan is December 2020.

 

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The following table presents certain information relating to the tenants at the One Commerce Square Property:

 

Largest Tenants Based on Underwritten Base Rent(1)

 

Tenant Name 

Credit Rating (MIS/Fitch/S&P)(2) 

  Tenant GLA  % of GLA  UW Base Rent  % of Total UW Base Rent  UW Base Rent
$ per SF
  Lease Expiration  Renewal / Extension Options
State of Tennessee  Aaa / AAA / AAA  110,755   28.3%  $2,015,014   32.3%  $18.19   9/9/2029  2, 5-year options
Hnedak Bobo Group, Inc.  NR / NR / NR  29,538   7.5   591,351   9.5   $20.02   2/28/2029  1, 5-year option
Wunderlich Securities, Inc.  NR / NR / NR  28,716   7.3   556,229   8.9   $19.37   3/31/2031  1, 5-year option
Prospero Management Services  NR / NR / NR  28,726   7.3   537,463   8.6   $18.71   9/30/2022  NAP
True Sports, Inc.  NR / NR / NR  22,551   5.8   456,658   7.3   $20.25   7/31/2032  2, 5-year options
Lewis, Thompson, King  NR / NR / NR  21,184   5.4   412,664   6.6   $19.48   11/30/2026  2, 5-year options
Gerber/Taylor Associates, Inc.  NR / NR / NR  14,640   3.7   320,616   5.1   $21.90   12/31/2025  1, 5-year option
Cargill, Incorporated  A2 / A / A  14,246   3.6   270,674   4.3   $19.00   1/13/2031  1, 5-year option
Tasco, LLC  NR / NR / NR  6,905   1.8   130,090   2.1   $18.84   11/30/2025  1, 5-year option
Insight Global, LLC  NR / NR / NR  5,852   1.5   114,114   1.8   $19.50   1/31/2026  1, 5-year option
Ten Largest Owned Tenants     283,113   72.3%  $5,404,873   86.7%  $19.09       
Remaining Tenants     43,979   11.2   832,345   13.3   $18.93       
Vacant     64,348   16.4   0   0.0   $0.00       
Total / Wtd. Avg.     391,440   100.0%  $6,237,218   100.0%  $19.07       

 

 

(1)Based on the underwritten rent roll dated August 31, 2020.

(2)In certain instances, ratings provided are those of the parent company of the entity shown, whether or not the parent company guarantees the lease.

 

The following table presents certain information relating to the lease rollover schedule at the One Commerce Square Property based on initial lease expiration dates:

 

Lease Expiration Schedule(1)(2)

 

Year Ending December 31,  Expiring Owned GLA  % of Owned GLA  Cumulative % of Owned GLA  UW Base Rent  % of Total UW Base Rent  UW Base Rent $ per SF  # of Expiring Leases
MTM   0   0.0%  0.0%  $0   0.0%  $0.00   0 
2020   0   0.0   0.0%  0   0.0   $0.00   0 
2021   16,222   4.1   4.1%  329,540   5.3   $20.31   7 
2022   41,136   10.5   14.7%  776,140   12.4   $18.87   4 
2023   15,347   3.9   18.6%  264,129   4.2   $17.21   6 
2024   0   0.0   18.6%  0   0.0   $0.00   0 
2025   21,545   5.5   24.1%  450,706   7.2   $20.92   2 
2026   27,036   6.9   31.0%  526,778   8.4   $19.48   2 
2027   0   0.0   31.0%  0   0.0   $0.00   0 
2028   0   0.0   31.0%  0   0.0   $0.00   0 
2029   140,293   35.8   66.8%  2,606,364   41.8   $18.58   2 
2030   0   0.0   66.8%  0   0.0   $0.00   0 
2031 & Thereafter   65,513   16.7   83.6%  1,283,561   20.6   $19.59   3 
Vacant   64,348   16.4   100.0%  0   0.0   $0.00   0 
Total   391,440   100.0%      $6,237,218   100.0%  $19.07   26 

 

 

(1)Based on the underwritten rent roll dated August 31, 2020.

(2)Certain tenants may have termination or contraction options (which may become exercisable prior to the originally stated expiration date of the tenant lease) that are not considered in the above Lease Expiration Schedule.

 

The following table presents certain information relating to historical occupancy at the One Commerce Square Property:

 

Historical Leased %(1)(2)

 

2019 

As of 8/31/2020 

71.8% 83.6%

 

 

(1)Represents the average annual occupancy as of December 31 for each respective year unless otherwise indicated.

(2)Historical occupancy is unavailable because the borrower sponsor acquired the One Commerce Square Property in November 2018.

 

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Operating History and Underwritten Net Cash Flow. The following table presents certain information relating to the Underwritten Net Cash Flow at the One Commerce Square Property:

 

Cash Flow Analysis(1)

 

   2019  TTM 9/30/2020  Underwritten 

Underwritten

$ per SF 

Base Rent  $5,565,954   $6,143,866   $6,237,218   $15.93 
Contractual Rent Steps(2)  0   0   138,605   0.35 
Market Revenue from Vacant Space  0   0   1,254,786   3.21 
Reimbursements  53,357   88,558   82,332   0.21 
Other Income(3)  1,380,039   1,253,377   1,271,455   3.25 
Vacancy & Credit Loss  (1,200)  0   (1,254,786)  (3.21)
Effective Gross Income  $6,998,150   $7,485,801   $7,729,609   $19.75 
                 
Real Estate Taxes  $278,477   $347,049   $331,641   $0.85 
Insurance  81,983   85,323   90,409   0.23 
Management Fee  209,945   224,574   231,888   0.59 
Other Operating Expenses  3,058,071   3,172,595   3,317,320   8.47 
Total Operating Expenses  $3,628,475   $3,829,541   $3,971,258   $10.15 
                 
Net Operating Income  $3,369,676   $3,656,260   $3,758,352   $9.60 
TI/LC  0   0   354,116   0.90 
Capital Expenditures  0   0   78,288   0.20 
Net Cash Flow  $3,369,676   $3,656,260   $3,325,947  

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(1)Based on the underwritten rent roll dated August 31, 2020.

(2)Contractual Rent Steps includes (a) $76,258 of rent steps for various tenants through November 1, 2021 and (b) $62,347 for the average rent steps over the term of its lease for the State of Tennessee and Cargill, Incorporated.

(3)Other Income includes revenue from parking, HVAC recovery and additional rents and fees.

 

Appraisal. According to the appraisal, the One Commerce Square Property has an “as-is” appraised value of $45,700,000 as of September 4, 2020.

 

Environmental Matters. According to the Phase I environmental report dated September 8, 2020, there are no recognized environmental conditions at the One Commerce Square Property.

 

Market Overview and Competition. The One Commerce Square Property is located in the Downtown Memphis office submarket. The Memphis office market totals 55.93 million SF with a 90.2% occupancy rate and average asking rents of $19.34 per SF. The Downtown Memphis office submarket is the second largest in the overall market totaling 11.4 million SF with an 85.2% occupancy rate and average asking rents of $17.56 per SF. In addition, the class A submarket totals 2.35 million SF with an 89.0% occupancy rate and average asking rents of $17.22 per SF. Though demand prospects have fluctuated across Downtown Memphis, a lack of new deliveries has helped the market improve over the past few years. Additionally in the area, ServiceMaster leased the Peabody Place Mall and redeveloped it into office space. The Peabody Place Mall is a 328,000 SF building that was finished in 2018 and holds approximately 1,200 employees.

 

The appraiser identified five comparable properties to determine the One Commerce Square Property’s estimated market rents. Occupancies for the five properties ranged from 60% to 96% with a weighted average of 75.2%. Excluding the one comparable property with 60% occupancy, the remaining four properties exhibit a weighted average 85.2% occupancy. Approximately 290,000 SF is currently under construction across Memphis, with the majority of this space being the redevelopment of the former Gibson Guitar factory in Downtown Memphis for FedEx Logistics’ new headquarters. Outside of this project, the next largest space currently under development is the Lake District office project, which is approximately 65,000 SF.

 

The Borrower. The borrower is One Commerce Square Memphis Realty LP, a single purpose entity and Delaware limited partnership. Legal counsel to the borrowers delivered a non-consolidation opinion in connection with the origination of the One Commerce Square Loan. The sponsor and its affiliate entities, including Group RMC Management Inc., entities currently own 18.5 million square feet in the U.S., principally in the Midwest, representing over $2 billion in asset value. Group RMC Management Inc. is controlled by Raymond Massa, a repeat borrower sponsor.

 

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Escrows. On the origination date, the borrower funded the reserves of (i) $73,100 with respect to real estate taxes, (ii) $1,007,639 with respect to immediate repairs and (iii) $1,500,000 with respect to tenant improvements and leasing commissions.

 

On each due date, the borrower is required to fund (i) a TI/LC reserve in an amount equal to $32,620 (subject to a cap of $3,000,000), (ii) a replacement reserve in an amount equal to $6,524, (iii) a tax reserve in an amount equal to 1/12 of the amount that the lender estimates will be necessary to pay taxes over the succeeding 12-month period (initially $24,367) and (iv) an insurance reserve in an amount equal to 1/12 of the amount that would be sufficient to pay the insurance premiums over due for the renewal of such coverage; provided that the borrower will not be required to reserve such amounts in respect of insurance premiums so long as the borrower maintains a blanket policy of insurance approved by the lender in accordance with the One Commerce Square Loan documents.

 

Lockbox and Cash Management. The One Commerce Square Loan is structured with a hard lockbox and springing cash management. The borrower is required to cause each tenant at the One Commerce Square Property to deposit rents directly into a lender-controlled lockbox account. In addition, the borrower is required to cause all rents received by the borrower or property manager with respect to the One Commerce Square Property to be deposited into such lockbox account within two business days of receipt. Upon the occurrence of a One Commerce Square Trigger Period (as defined below), all amounts in the lockbox account are required to be remitted to a lender-controlled cash management account on each business day and to be applied and disbursed in accordance with the One Commerce Square Loan documents, and all excess cash flow funds remaining in the cash management account after the application of such funds in accordance with the One Commerce Square Loan documents are required to be held by the lender in an excess cash flow reserve account as additional collateral for the One Commerce Square Loan. Upon an event of default under the One Commerce Square Loan documents, the lender may apply funds to the debt in such priority as it may determine.

 

One Commerce Square Trigger Period” means a period commencing upon the earliest to occur of (i) the occurrence and continuance of an event of default, (ii) the lender delivering notice to the borrower that the debt yield is less than 7.5% for one calendar quarter, and (iii) the occurrence of a Specified Tenant Trigger Period (as defined below), and expiring upon (a) with respect to clause (i) above, the cure (if applicable) of such event of default, (b) with respect to clause (ii) above, the date that the debt yield is equal to or greater than 7.5% for two consecutive calendar quarters, and (c) with respect to clause (iii) above, such Specified Tenant Trigger Period being cured or otherwise ceasing to exist.

 

A “Specified Tenant” means, as applicable, (i) the State of Tennessee, or (ii) any tenant that leases space that comprises 50,000 square feet or more at the One Commerce Square Property.

 

A “Specified Tenant Trigger Period” will (A) commence upon the first to occur of (i) a Specified Tenant being in default under the applicable Specified Tenant lease beyond any applicable notice and/or cure periods, (ii) a Specified Tenant’s failure to be in actual, physical possession of, and “goes dark” in at least 75% of its space, (iii) a Specified Tenant giving notice that it is terminating its lease for 20% or more of its space, (iv) any termination or cancellation of the Specified Tenant lease (including, without limitation, rejection in any bankruptcy or similar insolvency proceeding), and/or any Specified Tenant lease failing to otherwise be in full force and effect, to the extent the applicable action applies to 20% or more of its space, (v) any bankruptcy or similar insolvency of a Specified Tenant, and (vi) a Specified Tenant giving written notice of failing to extend or renew its lease on or prior to the earlier to occur of (x) the applicable Specified Tenant extension deadline, to the extent such failure to extend or renew applies to 20% or more of its space and (y) 12 months prior to the maturity date of the One Commerce Square Loan, and (B) expire upon (1) the satisfaction of the Specified Tenant Cure Conditions (as defined below) or (2) the borrower leasing the entire Specified Tenant space (or applicable portion thereof) for the applicable Specified Tenant renewal term and such tenant being in actual, physical occupancy of its space and paying the full amount of rent due under its lease.

 

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Specified Tenant Cure Conditions” means each of the following, as applicable: (i) the applicable Specified Tenant has cured all applicable defaults under its lease, (ii) the applicable Specified Tenant is in actual, physical possession of the applicable vacant Specified Tenant space, is not “dark”, and is paying full, unabated rent, (iii) the applicable Specified Tenant has revoked or rescinded all termination or cancellation notices with respect to its lease and has re-affirmed its lease as being in full force and effect, (iv) in the event the Specified Tenant Trigger Period is due to the applicable Specified Tenant’s failure to extend or renew its lease in accordance with clause (vi) of the definition of “Specified Tenant Trigger Period”, (a) the applicable Specified Tenant has renewed or extended the applicable lease in accordance with the terms of the One Commerce Square Loan documents for the renewal term, or (b) a Specified Tenant re-tenanting event has occurred in accordance with the terms of the One Commerce Square Loan documents, to Lender’s reasonable satisfaction, (v) with respect to any applicable bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings involving the applicable Specified Tenant, the applicable lease has been affirmed in the applicable proceeding pursuant to a final, non-appealable order of a court of competent jurisdiction, and (vi) (x) amounts in the Specified Tenant excess cash flow account equal or exceed (1) with respect to a Specified Tenant Trigger Period caused by any partial termination or cancellation of any Specified Tenant lease, equal to the product of (I) $20.00 multiplied by (II) the number of square feet vacated or terminated by the applicable Specified Tenant, or (2) with respect to any other Specified Tenant Trigger Period, equal to $20.00 per square foot for the entire applicable Specified Tenant space and (y) the debt yield, calculated in accordance with the terms of the One Commerce Square Loan documents being equal to or exceeding 8.75%.

 

Property Management. The One Commerce Square Property is currently managed by CBRE, Inc.

 

Current Mezzanine or Subordinate Indebtedness. None.

 

Permitted Future Mezzanine or Secured Subordinate Indebtedness. Not permitted.

 

Release of Collateral. None.

 

Terrorism Insurance. The One Commerce Square Loan documents require that the “all-risk” insurance policy required to be maintained by the borrower provide coverage for terrorism in an amount equal to the full replacement cost of the One Commerce Square Property, plus business interruption coverage in an amount equal to 100% of the projected gross income for the One Commerce Square Property until the completion of restoration or the expiration of 18 months, with a 6-month extended period of indemnity. The “all-risk” policy containing terrorism insurance is required to contain a deductible that is no greater than $25,000. If the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act is no longer in effect, the borrower is not required to pay terrorism insurance premiums in excess of two times the amount of the then-current insurance premiums with respect to the policies required under the One Commerce Square Loan documents. See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Terrorism Insurance May Not Be Available for All Mortgaged Properties” in the Preliminary Prospectus.

 

 

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Mortgaged Property Information   Mortgage Loan Information
Number of Mortgaged Properties 1   Loan Seller   CREFI
Location (City/State) Frisco, Texas   Cut-off Date Principal Balance   $32,000,000
Property Type Office   Cut-off Date Principal Balance per SF   $187.05
Size (SF) 171,080   Percentage of Initial Pool Balance   3.0%
Total Occupancy as of 9/30/2020 94.3%   Number of Related Mortgage Loans   None
Owned Occupancy as of 9/30/2020 94.3%   Type of Security   Fee Simple
Year Built / Latest Renovation 2015 / NAP   Mortgage Rate   3.62000%
Appraised Value $49,300,000   Original Term to Maturity (Months)(1)   121
      Original Amortization Term (Months)   360
      Original Interest Only Period (Months)(1)   61
           
Underwritten Revenues $5,327,400        
Underwritten Expenses $2,012,936   Escrows(2)
Underwritten Net Operating Income (NOI) $3,314,464     Upfront Monthly
Underwritten Net Cash Flow (NCF) $2,905,556   Taxes $0 $70,066
Cut-off Date LTV Ratio 64.9%   Insurance $27,903 $5,581
LTV Ratio at Maturity 58.5%   Replacement Reserve $0 $2,851
DSCR Based on Underwritten NOI / NCF  1.89x / 1.66x   TI/LC(3) $1,200,000 $41,667
Debt Yield Based on Underwritten NOI / NCF  10.4% / 9.1%   Other(4) $999,571 $0
           
Sources and Uses
Sources $ % Uses $ %
Loan Amount $32,000,000 100.0% Loan Payoff $24,010,561    75.0%
      Return of Equity 4,408,584 13.8
      Reserves 2,227,474   7.0
      Origination Costs 1,353,381   4.2
           
Total Sources $32,000,000 100.0% Total Uses $32,000,000 100.0%
                     

 

 

(1)The first payment date under the related mortgage loan documents for the Tower at Frisco Square Loan is January 6, 2021. On the Closing Date, CREFI (as defined below) will deposit sufficient funds to pay the amount of interest that would be due with respect to a December 6, 2020 payment. Original Term to Maturity (Months), Original Interest Only Period (Months) and prepayment provisions presented herein are inclusive of the additional December 6, 2020 interest-only payment to be funded on the Closing Date.

(2)See “—Escrows” below.

(3)Monthly TI/LC deposits are required until such time as the total amount on deposit in the TI/LC reserve account equals or exceeds the $3,700,000; provided, however, in the event that Gearbox Software has renewed its lease for its entire space for a minimum renewal term of five years from its scheduled expiration date and otherwise in accordance with the Tower at Frisco Loan documents, the TI/LC reserve cap will be permanently reduced to $1,000,000.

(4)Other upfront reserve consists of (i) $484,050 for unfunded obligations related to Meritize Financial, (ii) $300,000 for unfunded obligations related to Gearbox Software, and (iii) $215,521 for prepaid rent related to Meritize Financial.

 

The Mortgage Loan. The Tower at Frisco Square mortgage loan (the “Tower at Frisco Square Loan”) is a fixed rate loan secured by a first mortgage encumbering the borrower’s fee simple interest in an office property located in Frisco, Texas (the “Tower at Frisco Square Property”). The Tower at Frisco Square Loan is evidenced by a promissory note with an original principal balance and outstanding principal balance as of the Cut-off Date of $32,000,000, representing approximately 3.0% of the Initial Pool Balance.

 

The Tower at Frisco Square Loan was originated by Citi Real Estate Funding Inc. (“CREFI”) on November 10, 2020. The Tower at Frisco Square Loan has an interest rate of 3.62000% per annum. The borrower sponsor utilized the proceeds of the Tower at Frisco Square Loan to refinance existing debt, return equity to the borrower sponsor, fund reserves and pay origination costs.

 

The Tower at Frisco Square Loan had an initial term of 120 months and has a remaining term of 120 months as of the Cut-off Date. The Tower at Frisco Square Loan requires interest-only payments during the first five years of its term, followed by payments of principal and interest sufficient to amortize the Tower at Frisco Square Loan over a 30-year amortization period. The scheduled maturity date of the Tower at Frisco Square Loan is December 6, 2030. At any time on or after October 6, 2030, the Tower at Frisco Square Loan may be voluntarily prepaid in whole (but not in part) without the payment of any prepayment premium.

 

The Mortgaged Property. The Tower at Frisco Square Property consists of a five-story, class A office building with ground floor retail with a 6-story parking garage containing ground floor office space and a fitness center. Constructed in 2015, the Tower at Frisco Square Property contains 171,080 SF and is situated on approximately 3.27 acres. As of September 30, 2020, the Tower at Frisco Square Property was 94.3% occupied by approximately 11 tenants.

 

The largest tenant by underwritten base rent at the Tower at Frisco Square Property, Gearbox Software (57.9% of NRA; 57.7% of underwritten base rent) occupies 99,055 SF. Gearbox Software has a lease expiration date of March 31, 2026, with two, five-year renewal options and no termination options. Gearbox Software, headquartered in the Tower at Frisco Square Property, develops interactive entertainment software. Gearbox Software, founded in

 

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February 1999, is a recognized developer in the gaming software industry, marketing its technologically advanced games for all major game playing platforms throughout the United States and internationally.

 

The second largest tenant by underwritten base rent at the Tower at Frisco Square Property, Meritize Financial (9.6% of NRA; 10.7% of underwritten base rent) occupies 16,351 SF. Meritize Financial has a lease expiration date of February 28, 2026, with one, five-year renewal option and no termination options. Headquartered in the Tower at Frisco Square Property, Meritize Financial provides merit based financial aid to select students with a history of personal success. In addition to education lending, Meritize Financial has expanded its platform by providing recruiting services to employers throughout the United States.

 

The third largest tenant by underwritten base rent at the Tower at Frisco Square Property, Scoreboard Ventures (4.9% of NRA; 5.6% of underwritten base rent) occupies 8,402 SF. Scoreboard Ventures has a lease expiration date of November 29, 2023, with no renewal options and no termination options. Scoreboard Ventures has been at the Tower at Frisco Square Property since 2018 and subleases their space from Blue Star Sports/Spay Inc. (now Stack Sports). Blue Star Sports/Spay Inc. subleases 100% of its space to Scoreboard Ventures and Esports Media House on coterminous subleases. Spay Inc. is the sublandlord and holds a commencement date in June 2016 and an expiration date in November 2023 for 11,741 SF. Blue Star Sports/Spay Inc. sublet their space starting in 2018 after being acquired by Genstar Capital and rebranding / relocating as Stack Sports. The underwriting is based on the sublease rents and recoveries. Founded in 2018, Scoreboard Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Frisco, Texas. The firm invests in the sports, eSports, technology and digital content sectors. Scoreboard Ventures’ growing lineup now includes LaunchPad City, Big League Creative, 1GNITE, Zigatta, EcoVet, ShowerPill and Cosmunity.

 

COVID-19 Update. As of November 6, 2020, the Tower at Frisco Square Property is open and operational. As of November 6, 2020, the Tower at Frisco Square Loan is not subject to any modification or forbearance requests. Additionally, there have been no rent relief requests or lease modifications by any tenants at the Tower at Frisco Square Property. All tenants by count, square footage and underwritten base rent have paid rent for October 2020. The first payment date of the Tower at Frisco Square Loan is January 2021.

 

The following table presents certain information relating to the tenants at the Tower at Frisco Square Property:

 

Largest Tenants Based on Underwritten Base Rent(1)

 

Tenant Name  Credit Rating (MIS/Fitch/S&P)  Tenant GLA  % of GLA  UW Base Rent  % of Total UW Base Rent  UW Base Rent
$ per SF
  Lease Expiration  Renewal / Extension Options
Gearbox Software  NR / NR / NR  99,055   57.9%  $2,452,400   57.7%  $24.76   3/31/2026  2, 5-year options
Meritize Financial  NR / NR / NR  16,351   9.6   455,094   10.7   $27.83   2/28/2026  1, 5-year option
Scoreboard Ventures (Sublease)  NR / NR / NR  8,402   4.9   239,468   5.6   $28.50   11/29/2023  NAP
Nerdvana Food & Spirits  NR / NR / NR  8,354   4.9   236,623   5.6   $28.32   12/31/2026  1, 5-year option
Dunn’s River Brands (Sublease)  NR / NR / NR  7,131   4.2   224,627   5.3   $31.50   7/31/2022  NAP
HCA – Solis Mammography  NR / NR / NR  5,000   2.9   170,000   4.0   $34.00   9/30/2025  2, 5-year options
Truist Bank  NR / NR / NR  4,987   2.9   169,035   4.0   $33.90   2/28/2022  1, 5-year option
Esports (Bluestar Sublease)  NR / NR / NR  3,339   2.0   95,150   2.2   $28.50   11/30/2023  NAP
Nerdvana Coffee Bar  NR / NR / NR  2,551   1.5   79,081   1.9   $31.00   8/31/2026  1, 5-year option
The Core Tech Group  NR / NR / NR  2,046   1.2   70,587   1.7   $34.50   10/31/2022  1, 5-year option
Ten Largest Owned Tenants     157,216   91.9%  $4,192,065   98.6%  $26.66       
Remaining Tenants     4,125   2.4   59,813   1.4   $14.50       
Vacant     9,739   5.7   0   0.0   $0.00       
Total / Wtd. Avg.     171,080   100.0%  $4,251,877   100.0%  $26.35       

 

 

(1)Based on the underwritten rent roll dated September 30, 2020.

 

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The following table presents certain information relating to the lease rollover schedule at the Tower at Frisco Square Property based on initial lease expiration dates:

 

Lease Expiration Schedule(1)(2)

 

Year Ending December 31,

 

Expiring Owned GLA 

 

% of Owned GLA

 

Cumulative % of Owned GLA

 

UW Base Rent

 

% of Total UW Base Rent

 

UW Base Rent $ per SF 

 

# of Expiring Leases

MTM  0   0.0%  0.0%  $0   0.0%  $0.00   0
2020  0   0.0   0.0%  0   0.0   $0.00   0
2021  0   0.0   0.0%  0   0.0   $0.00   0
2022  14,164   8.3   8.3%  464,249   10.9   $32.78   3
2023  15,866   9.3   17.6%  394,431   9.3   $24.86   3
2024  0   0.0   17.6%  0   0.0   $0.00   0
2025  5,000   2.9   20.5%  170,000   4.0   $34.00   1
2026  126,311   73.8   94.3%  3,223,197   75.8   $25.52   4
2027  0   0.0   94.3%  0   0.0   $0.00   0
2028  0   0.0   94.3%  0   0.0   $0.00   0
2029  0   0.0   94.3%  0   0.0   $0.00   0
2030  0   0.0   94.3%  0   0.0   $0.00   0
2031 & Thereafter  0   0.0   94.3%  0   0.0   $0.00   0
Vacant  9,739   5.7   100.0%  0   0.0   $0.00   0
Total  171,080   100.0%      $4,251,877   100.0%  $26.35   11

 

 

(1)Based on the underwritten rent roll dated September 30, 2020.

(2)Certain tenants may have termination or contraction options (which may become exercisable prior to the originally stated expiration date of the tenant lease) that are not considered in the above Lease Expiration Schedule.

 

The following table presents certain information relating to historical occupancy at the Tower at Frisco Square Property:

 

Historical Leased %(1)

 

2017 

2018 

2019 

As of 9/30/2020 

79.3% 82.2% 87.1% 94.3%

 

 

(1)Represents the average annual occupancy as of December 31 for each respective year unless otherwise indicated.

 

Operating History and Underwritten Net Cash Flow. The following table presents certain information relating to the Underwritten Net Cash Flow at the Tower at Frisco Square Property:

 

Cash Flow Analysis(1)(2)

 

  

2017

 

2018

 

2019

 

TTM 9/30/2020 

 

Underwritten 

 

Underwritten

$ per SF

Base Rent  $3,328,763   $3,486,117   $3,888,963   $4,048,502   $4,251,877   $24.85 
Contractual Rent Steps(3)  0   0   0   0   88,726   0.52 
Market Revenue from Vacant Space  0   0   0   0   435,666   2.55 
Reimbursements  1,180,333   829,327   789,271   874,618   905,439   5.29 
Other Income  70,428   101,981   87,440   81,357   81,357   0.48 
Vacancy & Credit Loss  (44,793)  (62,160)  (317,315)  (41,410)  (435,666)  (2.55)
Effective Gross Income  $4,534,731   $4,355,265   $4,448,359   $4,963,067   $5,327,400   $31.14 
                         
Real Estate Taxes  $694,492   $725,459   $750,232   $714,185   $801,717   $4.69 
Insurance  34,485   35,468   33,178   35,502   63,778   0.37 
Management Fee  136,042   130,658   133,451   146,359   159,822   0.93 
Other Operating Expenses  948,708   950,738   1,092,333   1,002,386   987,619   5.77 
Total Operating Expenses  $1,813,727   $1,842,323   $2,009,194   $1,898,432   $2,012,936   $11.77 
                         
Net Operating Income  $2,721,004   $2,512,942   $2,439,165   $3,064,634   $3,314,464   $19.37 
TI/LC  0   0   0   0   374,693   2.19 
Capital Expenditures  0   0   0   0   34,216   0.20 
Net Cash Flow  $2,721,004   $2,512,942   $2,439,165   $3,064,634   $2,905,556   $16.98 

 

 

(1)Based on the underwritten rent roll dated September 30, 2020.

(2)The increase in from TTM 9/30/2020 Net Operating Income to Underwritten Net Operating Income can be attributed to contractual rent steps and market revenue from vacant units.

(3)Contractual Rent Steps include $88,726 underwritten for various tenants through October 1, 2021.

 

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Appraisal. According to the appraisal, the Tower at Frisco Square Property has an “as-is” appraised value of $49,300,000 as of October 21, 2020.

 

Appraisal Approach 

Value 

Discount Rate 

Capitalization Rate 

Direct Capitalization Approach $51,800,000 N/A 6.25%
Income Capitalization Approach $49,300,000 7.25%  6.25%

 

 

Environmental Matters. According to the Phase I environmental report dated July 15, 2020, there are no recognized environmental conditions at the Tower at Frisco Square Property.

 

Market Overview and Competition. The Tower at Frisco Square Property is located in Frisco, Texas, which is within the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan statistical area. Frisco benefits from its proximity to several regional highways, including SH-121, the Dallas North Tollway, Preston Road/SH-289 and US-380. Frisco has experienced significant population growth in recent years and is projected to experience continued expansion.

 

The Tower at Frisco Square Property is located in the Legacy/Frisco submarket, which is bound by President George Bush Turnpike (SH 190) to the south, FM 423 to the west, Coit Road to the east, and U.S. Highway 380 to the north. According to the appraisal, this office submarket is one of the most active in Dallas; it has led the market in construction activity and new inventory as the region has experienced its economic expansion. This submarket represents one of the largest non-central business district office populations and boasts some of the highest rental rates, behind the Preston Center and the Turtle Creek/Uptown submarkets.

 

The Legacy/Frisco submarket has generally improved in terms of occupancy since 2009, despite the volatility over the past few quarters that is due in large part due to the introduction of new speculative supply. Asking rents have trended upwards since 2010, as this submarket benefits from a strong and growing local economy, driven largely by the walkable amenities at Legacy Town Center and Legacy West. With rents for new class A office over $35.00 per SF on a net basis, this submarket is one of North Texas’ most expensive. According to the appraisal, the estimated year-end 2020 population in a one-, three- and five-mile radius is 2,747, 84,935 and 218,552, respectively. The average household income in a one-, three- and five-mile radius is $182,630, $165,751 and $151,211, respectively.

 

According to a third party report, the Legacy/Frisco office submarket has a total inventory of 1.3 million SF with asking rents of $32.45 per SF, a vacancy rate of 12.9% and a 12-month positive net absorption of 61,000 SF. For Class A properties, per a third party report, the inventory is 488,000 SF with asking rents of $34.94 per SF and a 10.9% vacancy rate. The appraiser identified a competitive set for the Tower at Frisco Square Property that is comprised of seven properties totaling approximately 1.7 million SF, with an average vacancy rate of 6.0% and upon excluding the 2019-built property from the appraiser’s competitive set, the six properties total approximately 1.5 million SF and average 3.0% vacancy.

 

The Borrower. The borrower is Frisco Tower Acquisition DE, LLC, a single purpose entity and Delaware limited liability company. Legal counsel to the borrower delivered a non-consolidation opinion in connection with the origination of the Tower at Frisco Square Loan.

 

The borrower sponsor and non-recourse carveout guarantor is Maxus Realty Trust, Inc., a Missouri corporation (“MRTI”). MRTI is a fully integrated Real Estate Investment Trust that specializes in acquiring, investing in, and developing commercial and multifamily properties in the United States. MRTI has ownership interests in 34 multifamily properties (9,086 apartment units) and over 685,000 SF of retail/office and warehouse space located in nine states. The sponsor also owns a 114 multifamily unit and 130,000 SF mixed use office and retail complex adjacent to the Tower at Frisco Square Property.

 

Escrows. On the origination date of the Tower at Frisco Square Loan, the borrower funded reserves of approximately (i) $27,903 for insurance premiums, (ii) $484,050 for unfunded obligations related to Meritize Financial, (iii) $300,000 for unfunded obligations related to Gearbox Software, (iv) $215,521 for prepaid rent related to Meritize Financial, and (v) $1,200,000 for tenant improvements and leasing commissions.

 

Additionally, on each monthly due date, the borrower is required to fund the following reserves: (i) a TI/LC reserve in an amount equal to approximately $41,667 (subject to a cap of $3,700,000; provided, however, in the event that Gearbox Software has renewed its lease for its entire space for a minimum renewal term of five years from its scheduled expiration date and otherwise in accordance with the Tower at Frisco Loan documents, the TI/LC reserve

 

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cap will be permanently reduced to $1,000,000), (ii) a replacement reserve in an amount equal to approximately $2,851, (iii) a tax reserve in an amount equal to one-twelfth of the amount that the lender estimates will be necessary to pay taxes over the succeeding 12-month period (initially estimated to be approximately $70,066) and (iv) an insurance reserve in an amount equal to one-twelfth of the amount that would be sufficient to pay the insurance premiums due for the renewal of such coverage (initially estimated to be approximately $5,581).

 

Lockbox and Cash Management. The Tower at Frisco Square Loan is structured with a hard lockbox and springing cash management. The borrower is required to cause each tenant at the Tower at Frisco Square Property to deposit rents directly into a lender-controlled lockbox account. In addition, the borrower is required to cause all rents received by the borrower or property manager with respect to the Tower at Frisco Square Property to be deposited immediately into such lockbox account. Upon the occurrence of a Tower at Frisco Square Trigger Period (as defined below), all amounts in the lockbox account are required to be remitted to a lender-controlled cash management account on each business day to be applied and disbursed in accordance with the Tower at Frisco Square Loan documents, and all excess cash flow funds remaining in the cash management account after the application of such funds in accordance with the Tower at Frisco Square Loan documents are required to be held by the lender in an excess cash flow reserve account as additional collateral for the Tower at Frisco Square Loan. Upon an event of default under the Tower at Frisco Square Loan documents, the lender may apply funds to the debt in such priority as it may determine.

 

Tower at Frisco Square Trigger Period” means a period commencing upon the earliest to occur of (i) the occurrence and continuance of an event of default, (ii) the debt yield falling below 7.25%, and (iii) the occurrence of a Specified Tenant Trigger Period (as defined below), and expiring upon (a) with respect to clause (i) above, the cure (if applicable) of such event of default, (b) with respect to clause (ii) above, the date that the debt yield is equal to or greater than 7.50% for two consecutive calendar quarters, and (c) with respect to clause (iii) above, such Specified Tenant Trigger Period ceasing to exist.

 

A “Specified Tenant” means, as applicable, (i) Gearbox Software, (ii) any tenant that leases 33.0% or more of the Specified Tenant space, and (iii) any parent company of such Specified Tenant, and any affiliate providing credit support for, or guarantor of, any such Specified Tenant lease.

 

A “Specified Tenant Trigger Period” will (A) commence upon the first to occur of (i) Specified Tenant being in default under the applicable Specified Tenant lease beyond any applicable notice and cure periods, (ii) Specified Tenant’s failure to be in actual, physical possession of its space, or failing to conduct ordinary business operations and/or “going dark” its space, (iii) Specified Tenant giving notice that it is terminating its lease for all or any portion of its space, (iv) any termination or cancellation of the Specified Tenant lease (including, without limitation, rejection in any bankruptcy or similar insolvency proceeding), and/or any Specified Tenant lease failing to otherwise be in full force and effect, (v) any bankruptcy or similar insolvency of the Specified Tenant, (vi) Specified Tenant failing to extend or renew its lease on or prior to the applicable Specified Tenant extension deadline, and (vii) Specified Tenant ceasing to satisfy the Performance Metric Condition (as defined below) (any such occurrence, a “Performance Metric Trigger”) and (B) expire upon the first to occur of the lender’s receipt of evidence reasonably satisfactory to lender of (1) the satisfaction of the Specified Tenant Cure Conditions (as defined below) or (2) the borrower leasing the entire Specified Tenant space (or applicable portion thereof) in accordance with the Tower at Frisco Square Loan documents for a minimum of at least five years, the applicable tenant under such lease being in actual, physical occupancy of, and open to the public for business in, its space, and paying the full amount of rent due under its lease.

 

Performance Metric Condition” means Gearbox Software has its annual revenue equal or exceed $84,000,000.

 

Performance Metric Cure Condition” means Gearbox Software has its revenue exceed $84,000,000 over a twelve month period for two consecutive calendar quarters

 

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Specified Tenant Cure Conditions” means each of the following, as applicable: (i) the applicable Specified Tenant has cured all defaults under its lease, (ii) the applicable Specified Tenant is in actual, physical possession its space (or applicable portion thereof), conducting ordinary business operations and not “dark”, (iii) the applicable Specified Tenant has revoked or rescinded all termination or cancellation notices with respect to its lease and has re-affirmed lease as being in full force and effect, (iv) in the event the Specified Tenant Trigger Period is due to the applicable Specified Tenant’s failure to extend or renew its lease in accordance with clause (vi) of the definition of “Specified Tenant Trigger Period”, the applicable Specified Tenant has renewed or extended the applicable lease in accordance with the terms of the Tower at Frisco Square Loan documents for the renewal term, (v) with respect to any applicable bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings involving the applicable Specified Tenant and/or the Specified Tenant lease, the applicable Specified Tenant is no longer insolvent or subject to any bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings and has affirmed its lease pursuant to a final, non-appealable court order, (vi) the applicable Specified Tenant is paying full, unabated rent under its lease, and (vii) in the event that the Specified Tenant Trigger Period is due to a Performance Metric Trigger, the applicable Specified Tenant satisfies the Performance Metric Cure Condition.

 

Property Management. The Tower at Frisco Square Property is managed by Maxus Properties, LLC, a Missouri limited liability company. Under the Tower at Frisco Square Loan documents, the lender may, or may require the borrower to, terminate either management agreement and replace the property manager if: (i) an event of default under the Tower at Frisco Square Loan documents exists, (ii) there exists a default by the property manager under the management agreement beyond all applicable notice and cure periods, (iii) the property manager becomes insolvent or a debtor in (x) an involuntary bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding not dismissed within 90 days or (y) any voluntary bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding (iv) the property manager has engaged in gross negligence, fraud, willful misconduct or misappropriation of funds, or (v) the debt yield falls below 7.25%. Provided that no event of default is occurring under the Tower at Frisco Square Loan documents, the borrower may terminate either management agreement and replace the property manager with a qualified property manager that is approved by the lender, which approval may be conditioned upon receipt of a rating agency confirmation.

 

Current Mezzanine or Subordinate Indebtedness. None.

 

Permitted Future Mezzanine or Secured Subordinate Indebtedness. Not permitted.

 

Release of Collateral. None.

 

Terrorism Insurance. The Tower at Frisco Square Loan documents require that the “all-risk” insurance policy required to be maintained by the borrower provide coverage for terrorism in an amount equal to the full replacement cost of the Tower at Frisco Square Property, plus business interruption coverage in an amount equal to 100% of the projected gross income for the Tower at Frisco Square Property until the completion of restoration or the expiration of 18 months, with a 6-month extended period of indemnity. The “all-risk” policy containing terrorism insurance is required to contain a deductible that is no greater than $50,000. See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mortgage Loans—Terrorism Insurance May Not Be Available for All Mortgaged Properties” in the Preliminary Prospectus.

 

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THE STANDARD

 

 

Mortgaged Property Information   Mortgage Loan Information
Number of Mortgaged Properties 1   Loan Seller   JPMCB
Location (City/State) Farmington Hills, Michigan   Cut-off Date Balance   $31,000,000
Property Type Office   Cut-off Date Balance per SF   $108.98
Size (SF) 284,459   Percentage of Initial Pool Balance   2.9%
Total Occupancy as of 10/20/2020 100.0%   Number of Related Mortgage Loans   None
Owned Occupancy as of 10/20/2020 100.0%   Type of Security   Fee Simple
Year Built / Latest Renovation 1987 / 2015   Mortgage Rate   3.67200%
Appraised Value $46,500,000   Original Term to Maturity (Months)   120
      Original Amortization Term (Months)   360
      Original Interest Only Period (Months)   24
      Borrower Sponsor   The Farbman Group
Underwritten Revenues $5,206,252        
Underwritten Expenses $1,522,816   Escrows
Underwritten Net Operating Income (NOI) $3,683,436     Upfront Monthly
Underwritten Net Cash Flow (NCF) $3,464,200   Taxes $165,018 $0
Cut-off Date LTV Ratio 66.7%   Insurance $0 $0
Maturity Date LTV Ratio 55.6%   Replacement Reserves $4,741 $4,741
DSCR Based on Underwritten NOI / NCF 2.16x / 2.03x   TI/LC(1) $1,000,000 $50,000
Debt Yield Based on Underwritten NOI / NCF 11.9% / 11.2%   Other(2) $2,715,439 $0
           
Sources and Uses(3)
Sources $ % Uses $ %   
Mortgage Loan $31,000,000 100.0% Loan Payoff $19,908,000 64.2%
      Principal Equity Distribution 6,861,384 22.1  
      Reserves 3,885,198 12.5  
      Origination Costs 345,417 1.1
Total Sources $31,000,000 100.0% Total Uses $31,000,000 100.0%
                 

 

 

(1)TI/LC reserves are capped at $2.5 million.

(2)Other Upfront Reserves consist of (i) Other reserves consisting of (i) $2,134,418 for outstanding tenant improvements and/or leasing commissions, (ii) $577,065 for upfront debt service reserves and (iii) $3,956 for upfront engineering reserves.

(3)The borrower sponsor acquired The Standard property for a purchase price of approximately $17.8 million in 2015 and now have a total cost basis of $31.9 million.

 

COVID-19 Update. As of November 1, 2020, The Standard property is open and 100% occupied by three tenants. All three of the tenants paid their October 2020 rent. As of November 1, 2020, The Standard mortgage loan is not subject to any modification or forbearance requests.

 

The following table presents certain information relating to the three tenants (of which, certain tenants may have co-tenancy provisions) at The Standard property:

 

Largest Tenants Based on Underwritten Base Rent

 

Office Tenant Names(1)

 

Credit Rating (Fitch / Moody’s / S&P)(2)

 

Tenant GLA

 

% of Owned GLA

 

UW Base Rent(3)

 

% of Total UW Base Rent(3)

 

UW Base Rent $ per SF(3)

 

Lease Expiration(4)

 

Renewal / Extension Options

TD Auto Finance(5)  NR / Aa1 / AA-  154,879  54.4%  $1,570,473     40.8%  $10.14  5/27/2025  3, 5-year options
Centria Healthcare  NR / NR / NR  99,231  34.9%  1,646,242  42.8  $16.59  11/30/2033  2, 5-year options
EWI Worldwide  NR / NR / NR  30,349  10.7%  629,742  16.4  $20.75  1/31/2024  2, 5-year options
Total / Wtd. Avg. All Office Tenants     284,459  100.0%  $3,846,457   100.0%  $13.52      

 

 

(1)All tenants utilize the space as their respective company’s headquarters.

(2)Certain ratings are those of the parent company whether or not the parent guarantees the lease.

(3)UW Base Rent is based on the rent roll with 12 month rent escalations where applicable.

(4)Certain tenants reflected in the chart above and other tenants, although paying rent, may not be in occupancy with respect to all or a portion of their leased space, and/or under certain conditions may have the option to terminate all or a portion of their leased space prior to the lease expiration date. See “Description of the Mortgage PoolTenant Issues—Lease Expirations and Terminations” in the Preliminary Prospectus for more information regarding the foregoing and related tenant issues.

(5)TD Auto Finance pays approximately $9.94 per square foot of underwritten contract rent on a NNN basis, which is approximately 33.7% below market rents of $15.00 per square foot on a NNN basis as concluded by the appraiser.

 

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The following table presents certain information relating to the lease rollover schedule at The Standard property, based on initial lease expiration dates:

 

Lease Expiration Schedule(1)

 

Year Ending

December 31

 

Expiring

Owned GLA

 

% of Owned GLA

 

Cumulative % of Owned GLA

 

UW Base Rent(2)

 

% of Total UW Base Rent(2)

 

UW Base Rent $ per SF(2)

 

# of Expiring Leases

MTM  0  0.0%  0.0%  $0  0.0%  $0.00  0
2020  0  0.0     0.0%  0  0.0     $0.00  0
2021  0  0.0     0.0%  0  0.0     $0.00  0
2022  0  0.0     0.0%  0  0.0     $0.00  0
2023  0  0.0     0.0%  0  0.0     $0.00  0
2024  30,349  10.7     10.7%  629,742  16.4     $20.75  1
2025  154,879  54.4     65.1%  1,570,473  40.8     $10.14  1
2026  0  0.0     65.1%  0  0.0     $0.00  0
2027  0  0.0     65.1%  0  0.0     $0.00  0
2028  0  0.0     65.1%  0     0.0     $0.00  0
2029  0  0.0     65.1%  0  0.0     $0.00  0
2030 & Thereafter  99,231  34.9     100.0%  1,646,242  42.8     $16.59  1
Vacant 

0

 

0.0   

  100.0% 

0

 

0.0   

 

$0.00

 

0

Total / Wtd. Avg.  284,459  100.0%     $3,846,457  100.0%  $13.52  3

 

 

(1)Calculated based on the approximate square footage occupied by each collateral tenant.

(2)UW Base Rent is based on the rent roll with 12 month rent escalations where applicable.

 

The following table presents certain information relating to historical leasing at The Standard property:

 

Historical Leased %(1)

 

2017  2018  2019 

As of 10/20/2020(2)

77.4%  82.6%  100.0%  100.0%

 

 

(1)As provided by the borrower and represents occupancy as of December 31 unless otherwise indicated.

(2)Based on the underwritten rent roll dated October 20, 2020.

 

Operating History and Underwritten Net Cash Flow. The following table presents certain information relating to the historical operating performance and the Underwritten Net Cash Flow at The Standard property:

 

Cash Flow Analysis(1)

 

    2017   2018   2019   TTM 8/31/2020   Underwritten   Underwritten $ per SF
In-Place Base Rent(2)   $2,617,256    $2,969,017    $3,236,083   $3,726,649    $3,846,457   $13.52
Contractual Rent Steps   0   0   0   0   0   0.00
Vacant Income 0   0   0   0   0   0.00
Reimbursements(3)   862,354   953,817   1,430,998   1,636,852   1,633,808   5.74
Vacancy & Credit Loss(4)   0   0   0   0   (274,013)   (0.96)
Concessions   (46,156)   (138,672)   0   0   0   0.00
Other Income(3)   16,811   11,021   569   1,876   0   0.00
Effective Gross Income    $3,450,265    $3,795,182    $4,667,651   $5,365,377    $5,206,252   $18.30
                         
Real Estate Taxes    $334,181    $340,564    $341,232    $424,156    $424,000   1.49
Insurance   30,635   32,177   36,432   60,000   52,399   0.18
Utilities   551,810   554,253   607,754   526,062   544,775   1.92
Management Fee   110,504   115,751   127,267   145,617   156,188   0.55
Other Operating Expenses(3)   367,449   426,924   436,468   339,573   345,455   1.21
Total Operating Expenses    $1,394,579    $1,469,670    $1,549,152   $1,495,408    $1,522,816   $5.35
                         
Net Operating Income    $2,055,686    $2,325,513   $3,118,499   $3,869,968    $3,683,436   $12.95
Cap Ex(5)   0   0   0   0   (100,000)   (0.35)
Replacement Reserves   0   0   0   0   56,892   0.20
TI/LC   0   0   0   0   262,344   0.92
Net Cash Flow    $2,055,686    $2,325,513   $3,118,499   $3,869,968    $3,464,200   $12.18

 

 

(1)Certain items such as straight line rent, interest expense, interest income, lease cancellation income, depreciation, amortization, debt service payments and any other non-recurring or non-operating items were excluded from the historical presentation and are not considered for the underwritten cash flow.

(2)In-Place Base Rent is based on the rent roll with 12 month rent escalations where applicable.

(3)Reimbursements, Other Income, and Other Operating Expenses are underwritten based on the borrower sponsor’s budget.

(4)Vacancy is underwritten to 5.0%. The property is 100% leased with a weighted average lease term of approximately 89 months.

(5)Underwritten Cap Ex represents a 10% Fitch credit for the $1.0 million rollover reserve.

 

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KINGS PLAZA

 

 

Mortgaged Property Information   Mortgage Loan Information
Number of Mortgaged Properties 1   Loan Seller   JPMCB
Location (City/State) Brooklyn, New York   Cut-off Date Balance(4)(5)   $30,000,000
Property Type Retail   Cut-off Date Balance per SF(3)   $599.90
Size (SF) 811,797   Percentage of Initial Pool Balance   2.8%
Total Occupancy as of 6/2/2020(1)(2) 97.7%   Number of Related Mortgage Loans   None
Owned Occupancy as of 6/2/2020(2) 96.7%   Type of Security   Fee Simple/Leasehold
Year Built / Latest Renovation 1969 / 2018   Mortgage Rate   3.35880%
Appraised Value $900,000,000   Original Term to Maturity (Months)   120
      Original Amortization Term (Months)   NAP
      Original Interest Only Period (Months)   120
      Borrower Sponsor   The Macerich Partnership, L.P.
Underwritten Revenues $81,045,187        
Underwritten Expenses $29,004,262   Escrows
Underwritten Net Operating Income (NOI) $52,040,925     Upfront Monthly
Underwritten Net Cash Flow (NCF) $50,905,970   Taxes(6) $0 $0
Cut-off Date LTV Ratio(3) 54.1%   Insurance(7) $0 $0
Maturity Date LTV Ratio(3) 54.1%   Replacement Reserves(8) $0 $0
DSCR Based on Underwritten NOI / NCF(3) 3.14x / 3.07x   TI/LC(9) $0 $0
Debt Yield Based on Underwritten NOI / NCF(3) 10.7% / 10.5%   Other(10) $0 $0
           
Sources and Uses
Sources $          % Uses $          %   
Whole Loan Amount $487,000,000 90.2% Loan Payoff $428,649,060   79.4%
Mezzanine Loan Amount 53,000,000 9.8  Return of Equity 105,237,541 19.5
      Origination Costs 6,113,399   1.1
Total Sources $540,000,000 100.0%  Total Uses $540,000,000  100.0%
                               

 

 

(1)Total Occupancy is inclusive of Macy’s, which occupies approximately 339,000 SF at the Kings Plaza property, but is not part of the collateral.

(2)Total Occupancy and Owned Occupancy is inclusive of Forever 21, which has been underwritten as vacant since it filed for bankruptcy in September 2019. Forever 21 has been in occupancy at the Kings Plaza Property since 2010. Following bankruptcy court proceedings, negotiations for a three year lease renewal have been approved and Forever 21 lease is extended through January 31, 2023. As part of the bankruptcy negotiations, Forever 21 will pay 12% of sales. Most Recent Occupancy is inclusive of JCPenney (11.7% of total net rentable area), which on May 15, 2020 filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. JCPenney closed its store at the Kings Plaza property on October 31, 2020, following its’ initial announcement that it would be ceasing operations at the Kings Plaza property on July 7, 2020. Excluding JCPenney, occupancy is approximately 85.0%.

(3)Calculated based on the aggregate outstanding principal balance of the Kings Plaza Whole Loan.

(4)The mortgage loan (the “Kings Plaza Mortgage Loan”) is part of a whole loan, evidenced by 15 pari passu notes with an aggregate original principal balance and outstanding principal balance as of the Cut-off Date of $487.0 million (collectively, the “Kings Plaza Whole Loan”). The borrower obtained a $53.0 million mezzanine loan from a third party at loan origination (the “Kings Plaza Mezzanine Loan,” together with the Kings Plaza Whole Loan, the “Total Debt”).

(5)The Cut-off Date Balance of $30,000,000 represents the non-controlling Note A-2-2-A, which is part of the Kings Plaza Whole Loan.

(6)The borrower’s obligation to make monthly deposits in the Taxes account will be waived if no trigger period is continuing and the borrower continues to deliver evidence reasonably satisfactory to the lender that all taxes have been timely paid in accordance with the requirements of the Kings Plaza Whole Loan documents.

(7)The borrower’s obligation to make monthly deposits into the Insurance account will be waived if the borrower provides the lender with evidence that the insurance policies required to be maintained by the borrower are maintained pursuant to blanket policies that comply with the requirements of the Kings Plaza Whole Loan documents.

(8)The borrower’s obligation to make monthly deposits into the Replacement Reserves account will be waived if the amount then on deposit reaches an amount equal to 24 times the required monthly deposit.

(9)The borrower will not be required to make any portion of the monthly TI/LC reserve deposit if the amount then on deposit in the TI/LC reserve is equal to or exceeds 24 times the required monthly deposit.

(10)Other Escrows represents a ground rent reserve. The borrower’s obligation to make monthly deposits into the Ground Rent Reserve will be waived as long as no continuance of a trigger period as defined in the Kings Plaza Whole Loan documents has occurred.

 

COVID-19 Update. As of November 10, 2020, the Kings Plaza property is currently open for business with over 90% of stores open for operations. The Kings Plaza property re-opened on September 9, 2020 with COVID-19 safety measures and comprehensive protocols in place as recommended by the CDC. According to the borrower sponsor, foot traffic at the Kings Plaza property has been steady, reaching shopper capacity within one hour of opening on the weekends. In addition, many retailers are exceeding daily sales plans. As of October 20, 2020 the following stores remain closed: Haagen Dazs, Invicta Watches, Kings Embroidery, Master Wok, Megumi of Japan, Metro Plus Health, Nathan’s Famous, Obey Your Body and Subway. Please see below for additional tenant updates:

  

Tenant Updates (as of 10/20/2020)
Not Reopened   -     Haagen Dazs, Invicta Watches, Kings Embroidery, Master Wok, Megumi of Japan, Metro Plus Health, Nathan’s Famous, Obey Your Body and Subway
Tenants who have vacated   -     JCPenney, Clique, Fashion to Figure, GNC, Landing Gear, New York & Company, NYX, Parfois and Pounds Lifestyle Boutique
Bankrupt Tenants

-    GNC and JC Penney have vacated the premises

-    Forever 21 – lease assumed with term extended to 1/31/2023

-    Charlotte Russe – lease assumed with term through 7/31/2020

-    ALDO/ALDO Accessories = The Borrower Sponsor anticipates the tenants to assume lease

 

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Rent collections for May 2020 through October 2020 are detailed in the table below.

 

Recent Rent Collections
  May June July August September October
Rent Billed $6.6 million $6.5 million $6.5 million $6.1 million $6.0 million $6.0 million
Rent Collected ($) $1.2 million $1.9 million $4.0 million $3.8 million $4.1 million $4.8 million
Rent Collected (%) 18.0% 29.1% 62.3% 62.8% 69.6% 80.8%

 

As of November 1, 2020, no rent relief requests have been granted. The borrower sponsor has placed emphasis on collecting past due rents rather than providing rent relief. Since February 1, 2020, new and renewal leases accounting for 12,899 SF have been executed at the Kings Plaza property. The Kings Plaza Whole Loan is current through the November 1, 2020 payment date. As of November 1, 2020, the Kings Plaza Whole Loan is not subject to any modification or forbearance request.

 

The table below summarizes the promissory notes that comprise the Kings Plaza Whole Loan. The relationship between the holders of the Kings Plaza Whole Loan is governed by a co-lender agreement as described under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—The Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loans” in the Preliminary Prospectus.

 

Note

 

Original Balance

 

Cut-off Date Balance

 

Note Holder

 

Controlling Piece

A-1-1-A  $32,000,000   $32,000,000   Benchmark 2020-B17  Yes
A-1-1-B-1  20,000,000  20,000,000  DBJPM 2020-C9  No
A-1-1-B-2  14,108,108  14,108,108  Benchmark 2020-B18  No
A-1-2  50,000,000  50,000,000  Benchmark 2020-B16  No
A-1-3, A-1-4  55,000,000  55,000,000  Benchmark 2020-IG1  No
A-2-1  60,000,000  60,000,000  BBCMS 2020-C6  No
A-2-2-A  30,000,000  30,000,000  Benchmark 2020-B21  No
A-2-2-B  20,000,000  20,000,000  SGFC(1)  No
A-2-3  35,000,000  35,000,000  SGFC(1)  No
A-2-4  12,945,946  12,945,946  SGFC(1)  No
A-3-1, A-3-4  75,000,000  75,000,000  BANK 2020-BNK25  No
A-3-2, A-3-3  82,945,946  82,945,946  WFCM 2020-C55  No
Total  $487,000,000      $487,000,000         

 

 

(1)The related notes are currently held by the Note Holder identified in the table above and are expected to be contributed to one or more future securitization transactions.

 

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The following table presents certain information relating to the major tenants (of which, certain tenants may have co-tenancy provisions) at the Kings Plaza property:

 

Largest Owned Tenants Based on Underwritten Base Rent

 

Tenant Name(1)

 

Credit Rating (Fitch/MIS/S&P)(2)

  Tenant GLA (SF)  % of Owned GLA 

UW Base Rent(3)(4)

 

% of Total UW Base Rent(3)

 

UW Base Rent $ per SF(3)

 

Lease Expiration(4)

  Renewal / Extension Options
Primark(5)  NR / NR / NR  102,805   12.7%  $3,615,390   9.2%  $35.17   7/31/2038  3, 5-year options
Best Buy(6)  NR / Baa1 / BBB  53,371   6.6%  $2,817,989   7.2%  $52.80   1/31/2032  None
H&M  NR / NR / NR  25,151   3.1%  $2,224,409   5.7%  $88.44   1/31/2024  1, 5-year option
Lowe’s Home Centers  NR / Baa1 / BBB+  114,000   14.0%  $2,200,000   5.6%  $19.30   5/31/2028  (9)
Old Navy  NR / Ba2 / BB-  18,256   2.2%  $1,258,638   3.2%  $68.94   1/31/2025  None
Burlington  B / NR / BB  55,078   6.8%  $1,225,485   3.1%  $22.25   7/31/2028  3, 5-year options
Zara  NR / NR / NR  33,771   4.2%  $1,155,688   2.9%  $34.22   7/31/2028  1, 5-year option
Ulta Beauty  NR / NR / NR  10,924   1.3%  $901,230   2.3%  $82.50   10/31/2027  1, 5-year option
Victoria’s Secret  NR / Ba2 / B+  12,034   1.5%  $837,566   2.1%  $69.60   1/31/2023  None
EXPRESS  NR / NR / NR  8,540   1.1%  $780,521   2.0%  $91.40   MTM  None
Ten Largest Owned Tenants     433,930   53.5%  $17,016,916   43.4%  $39.22       
Remaining Tenants     342,121   42.1%  $22,177,198   56.6%  $64.82      3, 5-year options
Vacant(7)(8)     35,746   4.4%                  
Total / Wtd. Avg. All Office Tenants     811,797   100.0%  $39,194,113   100.0%  $50.50       

 

 
(1)One or more tenants at the Kings Plaza property may have filed for bankruptcy recently. For additional information, please see “Description of the Mortgage Pool-COVID-19 Considerations” in the Preliminary Prospectus.

(2)In certain instances, ratings provided are those of the parent company of the entity shown, whether or not the parent company guarantees the lease.

(3)UW Base Rent, % of Total UW Base Rent and UW Base Rent per $ per SF includes a) in-place leases based on the June 2020 rent roll where Forever 21 is underwritten as vacant and (b) contractual rent steps of $1,139,421 through February 1, 2021. For avoidance of doubt, no COVID-19 specific adjustments have been incorporated in the lender underwriting.

(4)Certain tenants reflected in the chart above and other tenants, although paying rent, may not be in occupancy with respect to all or a portion of their leased space, and/or under certain conditions may have the option to terminate all or a portion of their leased space prior to the lease expiration date. See “Description of the Mortgage PoolTenant Issues—Rights to Cease Operations (Go Dark) at the Leased Property” in the Preliminary Prospectus for more information regarding the foregoing and related tenant issues.

(5)Primark has the right to terminate its lease on July 7, 2028 with 12 months’ notice provided that, as of the termination date, (i) the tenant is Primark US Corp., or a Primark successor, and (ii) the tenant is not in default of its lease beyond any applicable notice and cure period; however, such termination option will be automatically terminated and of no force or effect if either (a) another Primark store opens for business within a certain radius of the Kings Plaza Property, or (b) the tenant or any of its affiliates own, operate, otherwise become financially interested in any other Primark store or any other store branded under the Primark name within the radius.

(6)Lease Expiration for the Best Buy tenant is reflective of an amendment from the original expiration date. Under the terms of the lease amendment, Best Buy converted to a gross lease structure which will accelerate rental payments in return for a reduced term. The current annual gross rent is $18.0 million through December 31, 2020, on each lease year thereafter through lease expiry, annual gross rent will step down to $14.0 million through December 31, 2021 and $8.0 million through December 31, 2022.

(7)Vacant Space is inclusive of Forever 21, which has been underwritten as vacant since it filed for bankruptcy in September 2019. Forever 21 has been in occupancy at the Kings Plaza Property since 2010. Following bankruptcy court proceedings, negotiations for a three year lease renewal have been approved and Forever 21 lease is extended through January 31, 2023. As part of the bankruptcy negotiations, Forever 21 will pay 12% of sales. Vacant Space is exclusive of JCPenney (11.7% of total net rentable area), which on May 15, 2020 filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. JCPenney closed its store at the Kings Plaza property on October 31, 2020, following its’ initial announcement that it would be ceasing operations at the Kings Plaza property on July 7, 2020. Excluding JCPenney, occupancy is approximately 85.0%.

(8)Includes 9,065 SF. of space that is occupied by temporary or kiosk tenants with no underwritten base rent.

(9)Lowe’s Home Centers has five automatic five-year renewal options unless Lowe’s Home Centers sends the landlord a nullification notice no later than the last day of the year immediately preceding the last year of the applicable term or renewal. In addition, Lowe’s Home Centers has one automatic renewal option for three years and 11 months unless the tenant sends the landlord a nullification notice no later than the last day of the year immediately preceding the last year of the fifth renewal term.

 

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KINGS PLAZA

 

The following table presents certain information relating to the lease rollover schedule at the Kings Plaza Property, based on initial lease expiration dates:

 

Lease Expiration Schedule(1)(2)

 

Year Ending

December 31 

 

Expiring

Owned GLA

  % of Owned GLA  Cumulative % of Owned GLA 

UW Base Rent(3)

 

% of Total UW Base Rent(3)

 

UW Base Rent $ per SF(3)

  # of Expiring Leases
MTM  32,323   4.0%  4.0%  $3,051,598   7.8%  $94.41   11 
2020(4)  10,278   1.3   5.2%  0   0.0   $0.00   1 
2021  21,346   2.6   7.9%  1,511,585   3.9   $70.81   8 
2022  26,624   3.3   11.2%  2,485,936   6.3   $93.37   15 
2023  24,161   3.0   14.1%  2,299,178   5.9   $95.16   9 
2024  43,309   5.3   19.5%  3,868,632   9.9   $89.33   10 
2025  40,150   4.9   24.4%  3,153,268   8.0   $78.54   9 
2026  41,603   5.1   29.5%  3,894,646   9.9   $93.61   13 
2027  29,981   3.7   33.2%  2,567,137   6.5   $85.63   8 
2028  219,491   27.0   60.3%  6,129,071   15.6   $27.92   10 
2029  35,714   4.4   64.7%  3,081,629   7.9   $86.29   13 
2030 & Thereafter(5)  251,071   30.9   95.6%  7,151,433   18.2   $28.48   3 
Vacant(6)(7)  35,746   4.4   100.0%  $0   0.0   $0.00  

NAP

 
Total / Wtd. Avg.  811,797   100.0%  100.0%  $39,194,113   100.0%  $50.50   110 

 

 
(1)Based on the underwritten rent roll dated June 2, 2020.

(2)Certain tenants may have lease termination options that are exercisable prior to the originally stated expiration date of the subject lease and are not considered in the lease rollover schedule.

(3)A UW Base Rent, % of Total UW Base Rent and UW Base Rent per $ per SF Rolling reflect the following: (a) in-place leases based on the October 2019 underwritten rent roll, (b) contractual rent steps of $1,139,421 through February 1, 2021 and (c) straight-lined rental income of $735,253 for investment grade rated tenants including Best Buy, Old Navy, Michael Kors, Chase, Vans, Verizon Wireless, Haagen-Dazs, Starbucks Coffee and Aeropostale.

(4)Includes All Seasons Marine Corp. which is the ground lease tenant at the Kings Plaza Property and has an annual ground lease payment of $122,957.

(5)2030 & Thereafter includes the lease expiration for the Best Buy’s initial lease term of January 31, 2032. However, on January 28, 2020 an amendment was executed to reduce the term of the Best Buy lease which will expire on December 31, 2022. Under the terms of the lease amendment, Best Buy converted to a gross lease structure which will accelerate rental payments in return for a reduced term. The current annual gross rent is $18.0 million through December 31, 2020, on each lease year thereafter through lease expiry, annual gross rent will step down to $14.0 million through December 31, 2021 and $8.0 million through December 31, 2022.

(6)Vacant Space is inclusive of Forever 21, however the tenant has been underwritten as vacant since it filed for bankruptcy in September 2019. Forever 21 has been in occupancy at the Kings Plaza Property since 2010 pursuant to a lease expiring in January 2020. Following bankruptcy court proceedings, negotiations for a three year lease renewal have been approved and Forever 21 lease is extended through January 31, 2023. As part of the bankruptcy negotiations, Forever 21 will pay 12% of sales. Vacant Space is also inclusive of JCPenney (11.7% of total net rentable area), which on May 15, 2020 filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. JCPenney closed its store at the Kings Plaza property on October 31, 2020, following its’ initial announcement that it would be ceasing operations at the Kings Plaza property on July 7, 2020. Excluding JCPenney, occupancy is approximately 85.0%.

(7)Vacant space is inclusive of 9,065 SF associated with temporary tenants currently in occupancy across the King’s Plaza property.

 

The following table presents certain information relating to historical leasing at the Kings Plaza Property:

 

Historical Leased %(1)

 

2017  2018  2019 

As of 6/2/2020(2) 

96.6%  97.9%  99.4%  96.7%

 

 
(1)As provided by the borrower and represents occupancy as of December 31 unless otherwise indicated.

(2)Most recent occupancy is inclusive of Forever 21, which has been underwritten as vacant since it filed for bankruptcy in September 2019. Forever 21 has been in occupancy at the Kings Plaza Property since 2010. Following bankruptcy court proceedings, negotiations for a three year lease renewal have been approved and Forever 21 lease is extended through January 31, 2023. As part of the bankruptcy negotiations, Forever 21 will pay 12% of sales. Most Recent Occupancy is inclusive of JCPenney (11.7% of total net rentable area), which on May 15, 2020 filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. JCPenney closed its store at the Kings Plaza property on October 31, 2020, following its’ initial announcement that it would be ceasing operations at the Kings Plaza property on July 7, 2020. Excluding JCPenney, occupancy is approximately 85.0%.

 

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KINGS PLAZA

 

Operating History and Underwritten Net Cash Flow. The following table presents certain information relating to the historical operating performance and the Underwritten Net Cash Flow at the Kings Plaza Property:

 

Cash Flow Analysis(1)

            
   2017  2018  2019  TTM 8/31/2020  Underwritten  Underwritten $ per SF
Base Rent(2)  $28,991,086   $33,095,904   $39,279,984   $48,963,307   $38,005,038   $46.82 
Straight-Line Rent(3)  0   0   0   0   735,253   $0.91 
Vacant Income  0   0   0   0   2,227,628   2.74 
Reimbursements(4)  28,145,401   28,424,111   29,231,082   28,641,100   30,961,099   38.14 
% in Lieu/Percentage Rent(5)  201,320   735,279   1,887,225   1,472,686   2,195,355   2.70 
Vacancy & Credit Loss  (597,346)  (612,614)  (401,183)  (2,929,418)  (3,678,863)  (4.53)
Other Income(6)  8,182,781   8,041,468   9,065,809   6,139,934   10,599,678   13.06 
Effective Gross Income  $64,923,243   $69,684,148   $79,062,917   $82,287,609   $81,045,187   $99.83 
                         
Real Estate Taxes  $10,772,620   $12,489,143   $15,183,948   $17,022,462   $15,242,004   $18.78 
Insurance  266,664   243,524   280,718   310,369   320,964   0.40 
Utilities  2,288,493   3,057,756   2,684,613   6,812,705   2,652,272   3.27 
Management Fee  1,223,629   1,294,534   1,353,558   1,038,982   1,000,000   1.23 
Other Operating Expenses  10,935,089   10,511,004   9,994,939   6,334,386   9,789,022   12.06 
Total Operating Expenses  $25,486,495   $27,595,961   $29,497,775   $31,518,903   $29,004,262   $35.73 
                         
Net Operating Income(7)  $39,436,748   $42,088,187   $49,565,143   $50,768,706   $52,040,925   64.11 
Replacement Reserves  0   0   0   0   139,559   0.17 
TI/LC  0   0   0   0   995,395   1.23 
Net Cash Flow  $39,436,748   $42,088,187   $49,565,143   $50,768,706   $50,905,970   $62.71 
                         
 
(1)Certain items such as straight line rent, interest expense, interest income, lease cancellation income, depreciation, amortization, debt service payments and any other non-recurring or non-operating items were excluded from the historical presentation and are not considered for the underwritten cash flow.

(2)Underwritten Base Rent is based on (a) in-place leases based on the June 2020 rent roll where Forever 21 is underwritten as vacant and (b) contractual rent steps of $1,139,421 through February 1, 2021. For avoidance of doubt, no COVID-19 specific adjustments have been incorporated in the lender underwriting.

(3)Straight-Line Rent of $735,253 is for investment grade rated tenants including Best Buy, Old Navy, Michael Kors, Chase, Vans, Verizon Wireless, Haagen-Dazs, Starbucks Coffee and Aeropostale.

(4)Reimbursements include contractual reimbursements from the Macy’s Parcel which is not part of the collateral.

(5)Includes percentage rent for JCPenney, Charlotte Russe and Parfois. JCPenney closed its store at the Kings Plaza property on October 31, 2020, following its’ initial announcement that it would be ceasing operations at the Kings Plaza property on July 7, 2020. JCPenney percentage rent of 5.0% is based on T-12 September 2019 sales which is equal to $718,054 and represents approximately 1.8% of total underwritten base rent.

(6)Other Income includes storage income, business development, parking income and ground rent income associated with All Seasons Marine Corp.

(7)The increase in Underwritten NOI from Most Recent NOI is primarily attributable to (i) rent steps taken through February 1, 2021 and straight-lined rents for investment grade-rated tenants and (ii) projected increases in power plan revenue as this component of the property stabilizes.

 

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Mortgaged Property Information   Mortgage Loan Information
Number of Mortgaged Properties 1   Loan Seller JPMCB
Location (City/State) New York, New York   Cut-off Date Balance(3) $30,000,000
Property Type Mixed Use   Cut-off Date Balance per SF(2) $1,496.34
Size (SF) 83,537   Percentage of Initial Pool Balance 2.8%
Total Occupancy as of 10/1/2020(1) 100.0%   Number of Related Mortgage Loans None
Owned Occupancy as of 10/1/2020(1) 100.0%   Type of Security(4) Fee Simple/Leasehold
Year Built / Latest Renovation 1948 / 2016-2019   Mortgage Rate 3.68000%
Appraised Value $180,000,000   Original Term to Maturity (Months) 120
      Original Amortization Term (Months) NAP
      Original Interest Only Period (Months) 120
      Borrower Sponsor Sheldon H. Solow
         
Underwritten Revenues $11,943,386      
Underwritten Expenses $2,701,328   Escrows
Underwritten Net Operating Income (NOI) $9,242,058     Upfront Monthly
Underwritten Net Cash Flow (NCF)(1) $9,059,948   Taxes $91,175 $91,175
Cut-off Date LTV Ratio(2) 69.4%   Insurance $4,669 $4,669
Maturity Date LTV Ratio(2) 69.4%   Replacement Reserve(5) $0 $1,392
DSCR Based on Underwritten NOI / NCF(2) 1.98x / 1.94x   TI/LC(6) $7,811,435 $13,932
Debt Yield Based on Underwritten NOI / NCF(2) 7.4% / 7.2%   Other(7) $5,799,156 $0
      Excess Cash Flow Reserve $1,642,317 $0
           
Sources and Uses
Sources $ %   Uses $ %
Whole Loan Amount(3) $125,000,000 100.0%   Principal Equity Distribution $107,093,482     85.7%
        Upfront Reserves 13,706,435 11.0
        Origination Costs 4,200,083   3.4
             
Total Sources $125,000,000 100.0%   Total Uses $125,000,000 100.0%
             
 
(1)Total Occupancy as of 10/1/2020, Owned Occupancy as of 10/1/2020 and Underwritten Net Cash Flow (NCF) are inclusive of Netflix Inc., J2 Enterprises LTD., Northwell Health, Neistein Plastic Surgery PLLC and PP North America US Inc., all of which have executed their respective leases and/or taken possession of their space but are not yet in occupancy and/or paying rent. Netflix Inc. has taken possession of its space, is in the process of building out its space and is scheduled to commence paying rent in March 2021. J2 Enterprises LTD. is expected to complete its renovation in December 2020. Northwell Health and Neistein Plastic Surgery PLLC have taken possession of their space and are scheduled to begin paying rent in December 2020. We cannot assure you such tenants will take occupancy or begin paying rent, as applicable, as expected or at all.

(2)Calculated based on the aggregate outstanding balance of the 4 West 58th Street Whole Loan.

(3)The Cut-off Date Balance of $30,000,000 represents the non-controlling note A-2, which is part of a larger whole loan evidenced by four pari passu notes having an aggregate original principal balance and outstanding principal balance as of the Cut-off Date of $125,000,000 (the “4 West 58th Street Whole Loan”). The 4 West 58th Street Whole Loan also consists of controlling Note A-1 with an original principal balance of $62,500,000 which was contributed to the Benchmark 2020-B20 securitization transaction and two additional non-controlling notes (Note A-3 and Note A-4) with an aggregate original principal balance of $32,500,000 which are expected to be securitized in one or more future securitization transactions.

(4)The 4 West 58th Street Whole Loan (as defined below) is secured by both the fee simple interest and the leasehold interest owned by Ulysses Co. II, L.L.C. and Solow Building Company III, L.L.C., respectively, each a borrower under the 4 West 58th Street Whole Loan.

(5)Replacement Reserves are capped at $33,408.

(6)TI/LC Escrows are capped at $835,920

(7)Other Escrows represent a free rent/gap rent reserve.

 

COVID-19 Update. As of November 1, 2020, the 4 West 58th Street property is open for operations. As of November 1, 2020, the 4 West 58th Street Whole Loan is not subject to any modification or forbearance requests. The table below outlines the current status with respect to all tenants at the 4 West 58th Street property according to the borrower sponsor as of October 6, 2020. The 4 West 58th Street Whole Loan is current as of the November 2020 payment date. See “Risk Factors—Risks Related to Market Conditions and Other External Factors—The Coronavirus Pandemic Has Adversely Affected the Global Economy and Will Likely Adversely Affect the Performance of the Mortgage Loans” in the Preliminary Prospectus.

 

Tenant

 

Tenant GLA (SF)

 

% of Owned GLA

 

% of Total UW Base Rent

 

Commentary

Neiman Marcus  40,170  48.1%  28.6%  Current.
Netflix  10,651  12.8%  47.3%  New Lease executed; Netflix took possession of the space in September 2020, rather than the anticipated date in July 2020 due to COVID; Rent commencement date delayed from January 2021 to March 2021.
J2 Enterprises  6,121  7.3%  3.3%  Restaurant renovation delayed due to COVID expected to be completed in December 2020; Tenant is not currently paying rent and has requested rent forgiveness.
Northwell Health  5,174  6.2%  4.2%  Tenant is currently in occupancy with an expected rent commencement date in December 2020.
Union Sq. Dermatology  5,174  6.2%  4.1%  Current.
EBS Enterprises  5,174  6.2%  4.0%  Current.
Neistein Plastic Surgery PLLC  3,974  4.8%  3.1%  New lease, Tenant in occupancy; rent commencement date in December 2020.
Navaderm Partners  3,974  4.8%  3.1%  Current.
PP North America US Inc.  3,125  3.7%  2.4%  Tenant in occupancy; Tenant is not currently paying rent and has requested rent forgiveness.

 

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The table below summarizes the promissory notes that comprise the 4 West 58th Street Whole Loan. The relationship between the holders of the 4 West 58th Street Whole Loan is governed by a co-lender agreement as described under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—The Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loans” in the Preliminary Prospectus.

 

Note  Original Balance  Cut-off Date Balance  Note Holder  Controlling Piece
A-1  $62,500,000   $62,500,000   Benchmark 2020-B20  Yes
A-2  30,000,000   30,000,000   Benchmark 2020-B21  No
A-3  20,000,000   20,000,000   JPMCB(1)  No
A-4  12,500,000   12,500,000   JPMCB(1)  No
Total  $125,000,000   $125,000,000       

 

 
(1)The related notes are currently held by the Note Holder identified in the table above and are expected to be contributed to one or more future securitization transactions.

 

The following table presents certain information relating to the tenants at the 4 West 58th Street property:

 

Largest Owned Tenants Based on Underwritten Base Rent(1)

 

Tenant Name

 

Tenant Type

 

Credit Rating
(Fitch/MIS/S&P)(2)

 

Tenant GLA (SF)

 

% of Owned GLA

 

UW Base Rent(3)

 

% of Total UW Base Rent(3)

 

UW Base Rent
$ per SF(3)

 

Lease Expiration

 

Renewal / Extension Options

Netflix  Theater  NR / Ba3 / BB  10,651   12.8%  $5,550,023   47.3%  $521.08   12/31/2030  4, 5-year options
Neiman Marcus  Office  NR / NR / NR  40,170   48.1   3,354,195   28.6   $83.50   2/28/2033  3 options(4)
Northwell Health  Office  NR / NR / NR  5,174   6.2   491,530   4.2   $95.00   5/31/2030  1, 5-year option
Union Sq. Dermatology  Office  NR / NR / NR  5,174   6.2   477,302   4.1   $92.25   3/31/2035  1, 5-year option
EBS Enterprises  Office  NR / NR / NR  5,174   6.2   465,660   4.0   $90.00   1/31/2030  1, 5-year option
J2 Enterprises  Retail  NR / NR / NR  6,121   7.3   383,721   3.3   $62.69   7/31/2028  None
Neistein Plastic Surgery PLLC  Office  NR / NR / NR  3,974   4.8   369,582   3.1   $93.00   7/30/2030  1, 5-year option
Navaderm Partners(5)  Office  NR / NR / NR  3,974   4.8   366,602   3.1   $92.25   11/30/2029  1, 5-year option
PP North America US Inc.  Retail(6)  NR / NR / NR  3,125   3.7   276,563   2.4   $88.50   9/30/2023  1, 5-year option
Owned Tenants        83,537   100.0%  $11,735,176   100.0%  $140.48       
Vacant Spaces (Owned Space)  0   0.0   0   0.0   $0.00       
Totals / Wtd. Avg. All Owned Tenants  83,537   100.0%  $11,735,176   100.0%  $140.48       

 

 
(1)Calculated based on the approximate square footage occupied by each owned tenant.

(2)Certain ratings are those of the parent entity whether or not the parent entity guarantees the lease.

(3)UW Base Rent, UW Base Rent $ per SF and % of Total UW Base Rent are based on the underwritten rent roll dated October 1, 2020 and are inclusive of contractual rent steps through July 2021.

(4)Neiman Marcus has two five-year renewal options and one renewal option that would extend the lease to January 31, 2050 following the second five-year renewal option.

(5)Navaderm Partners has the right to terminate its lease on November 1, 2026, with nine months’ prior written notice and a termination fee equal to the unamortized amounts of brokerage commissions, rent abatements and landlord work costs related to such space.

(6)PP North America is located on the 14th floor and would typically be utilized as office space but is currently utilized as retail/showroom space.

 

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The following table presents certain information relating to the lease rollover schedule at the 4 West 58th Street Property:

 

Lease Expiration Schedule(1)(2)

 

Year Ending December 31  Expiring Owned GLA  % of Owned GLA  Cumulative % of Owned GLA 

UW Base
Rent(3)

 

% of Total UW Base Rent(3)

 

UW Base Rent $ per SF(3)

  # of Expiring
Leases
MTM  0   0.0%  0.0%  $0   0.0%  $0.00   0 
2020  0   0.0%  0.0%  0   0.0%  $0.00   0 
2021  0   0.0%  0.0%  0   0.0%  $0.00   0 
2022  0   0.0%  0.0%  0   0.0%  $0.00   0 
2023  3,125   3.7%  3.7%  276,563   2.4%  $88.50   1 
2024  0   0.0%  3.7%  0   0.0%  $0.00   0 
2025  0   0.0%  3.7%  0   0.0%  $0.00   0 
2026  0   0.0%  3.7%  0   0.0%  $0.00   0 
2027  0   0.0%  3.7%  0   0.0%  $0.00   0 
2028  6121   7.3%  11.1%  383,721   3.3%  $62.69   1 
2029  3,974   4.8%  15.8%  366,602   3.1%  $92.25   1 
2030  24,973   29.9%  45.7%  6,876,795   58.6%  $275.37   4 
2031 & Thereafter(4)  45,344   54.3%  100.0%  3,831,497   32.6%  $84.50   2 
Vacant  0   0.0%  100.0%  0   0.0%  $0.00   0 
Total / Wtd. Avg.  83,537   100.0%      $11,735,176   100.00%  $140.48   9 

 

 
(1)Calculated based on the approximate square footage occupied by each owned tenant.

(2)Certain tenants may have termination or contraction options (which may become exercisable prior to the originally stated expiration date of the tenant lease) that are not considered in the above Lease Rollover Schedule.

(3)UW Base Rent, % of Total UW Base Rent and UW Base Rent $ per SF are based on the underwritten rent roll dated October 1, 2020 and are inclusive of contractual rent steps through July 2021.

 

The following table presents certain information relating to historical occupancy at the 4 West 58th Street Property:

 

Historical Leased %(1)

 

2017  2018  2019 

As of 10/1/2020(2)

79.6%  73.2%  76.7%  100.0%

 

 
(1)Historical occupancies are as of December 31 of each respective year.

(2)Occupancy As of 10/1/2020 is inclusive of Netflix Inc., J2 Enterprises LTD., Northwell Health, Neistein Plastic Surgery PLLC and PP North America US Inc. all of which have executed their respective leases and/or taken possession of their space but are not yet in occupancy and/or paying rent. Netflix Inc. has taken possession of its space, is in the process of building out its space and is scheduled to commence paying rent in March 2021. J2 Enterprises LTD. is expected to complete renovations in December 2020. Northwell Health and Neistein Plastic Surgery PLLC have taken possession of their space and are scheduled to begin paying rent in December 2020. We cannot assure you such tenants will take ccupancy or being paying rent, as applicable, as expected or at all.

 

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Operating History and Underwritten Net Cash Flow. The following table presents certain information relating to the historical operating performance and the Underwritten Net Cash Flow at the 4 West 58th Street Property:

 

Cash Flow Analysis(1)

 

   2017  2018  2019  TTM 6/30/2020  Underwritten 

Underwritten

$ per SF

Base Rent(2)  $4,427,725   $4,152,921   $5,462,283   $6,926,217   $11,735,176   $140.48 
Vacant Income  0   0   0   0   0   0.00 
Total Reimbursements  656,091   $702,970   707,741   582,227   769,704   9.21 
Vacancy & Credit Loss  0   0   0   0   (625,244)  (7.48)
Other Income  (178,738)  21,606   (541,760)  389,250   63,750   0.76 
Effective Gross Income  $4,905,078   $4,877,497   $5,628,265   $7,897,694   $11,943,386   $142.97 
                         
Real Estate Taxes  696,567   820,824   976,819   1,064,043   1,094,102   13.10 
Insurance  51,105   52,024   52,435   51,085   56,028   0.67 
Utilities  443,833   409,016   377,000   367,253   475,529   5.69 
Management Fee  147,152   146,325   0   324,117   358,302   4.29 
Other Operating Expenses  658,281   475,004   651,034   1,572,058   717,367   8.59 
Total Operating Expenses  $1,996,939   $1,903,193   $2,057,287   $3,378,556   $2,701,328   $32.34 
                         
Net Operating Income(3)  $2,908,139   $2,974,304   $3,570,977   $4,519,138   $9,242,058   $110.63 
Cap Ex  0   0   0   0   15,037   0.18 
TI/LC  0   0   0   0   167,074   2.00 
Net Cash Flow  $2,908,139   $2,974,304   $3,570,977   $4,519,138   $9,059,948   $108.45 

 

 
(1)Certain items such as straight line rent, interest expense, interest income, lease cancellation income, depreciation, amortization, debt service payments and any other non-recurring or non-operating items were excluded from the historical presentation and are not considered for the underwritten cash flow.

(2)Base Rent is inclusive of contractual rent steps through July 2021.

(3)The increase in Underwritten NOI from 2018 NOI is primarily attributable to six of the nine tenants accounting for 40.8% of net rentable area and 65.8% of underwritten base rent executing leases between 2018 and July 2020.

 

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REDMOND TOWN CENTER 

 

Mortgaged Property Information   Mortgage Loan Information
Number of Mortgaged Properties 1   Loan Seller   CREFI
Location (City/State) Redmond, Washington   Cut-off Date Balance(1)   $30,000,000
Property Type Mixed Use   Cut-off Date Balance per SF(1)   $262.67
Size (SF) 386,415   Percentage of Initial Pool Balance   2.8%
Total Occupancy as of 1/15/2020 92.9%   Number of Related Mortgage Loan   None
Owned Occupancy as of 1/15/2020 92.9%   Type of Security   Fee Simple
Year Built / Latest Renovation 1996, 1999, 2013 / NAP   Mortgage Rate   3.85000%
Appraised Value $151,000,000   Original Term to Maturity (Months)   60
      Original Amortization Term (Months)   360
      Original Interest Only Period (Months)   24
      Borrower Sponsor Fairbourne Partners, LLC
           
Underwritten Revenues $15,096,303    
Underwritten Expenses $4,207,821   Escrows
Underwritten Net Operating Income (NOI) $10,888,482     Upfront Monthly
Underwritten Net Cash Flow (NCF) $10,193,431   Taxes $411,531 $68,589
Cut-off Date LTV Ratio 67.2%   Insurance $130,585 $10,045
Maturity Date LTV Ratio 63.5%   Replacement Reserve $0 $4,830
DSCR Based on Underwritten NOI / NCF 1.91x / 1.79x   TI/LC(2) $0 $53,090
Debt Yield Based on Underwritten NOI / NCF 10.7% / 10.0%   Other Reserve(3) $2,809,532 $0
               
Sources and Uses
Sources               $ % Uses               $        %   
Whole Loan Amount $101,500,000    68.1% Purchase Price $144,882,040 97.1%
Sponsor Equity 47,641,961 31.9 Upfront Reserves $3,351,648 2.2
      Origination Costs $908,273 0.6
Total Sources $149,141,961 100.0% Total Uses $149,141,961 100.0%

 

 

(1)The Redmond Town Center whole loan is evidenced by 8 pari passu notes with an aggregate original principal balance and an outstanding principal balance as of the Cut-Off Date of $101.5 million. The Cut-off Date Balance of $30.0 million represents the non-controlling Notes A-1-2-1, A-1-2-2, and A-3-2.

(2)The Monthly TI/LC reserve is capped at $2,750,000.

(3)The Upfront Other reserve consists of a $2,809,532 unfunded obligations reserve.

 

COVID-19 Update. As of November 6, 2020, the Redmond Town Center property is open and operating under phase two of the King County safe start plan. Phase two of the reopening plan allows for the full operation of retail businesses and restaurants to operate at 50% capacity with no tables serving more than five people and indoor dining available only for members of the same household. The September 2020 and October 2020 debt service payments have been made. Approximately 64.4% of the anticipated September 2020 rent was collected, representing approximately 59.5% of the net rentable area. Approximately 68.5% of the anticipated October 2020 rent was collected, representing approximately 72.4% of the net rentable area. As of November 6, 2020, the Redmond Town Center mortgage loan is not subject to any modification or forbearance request.

 

The table below summarizes the promissory notes that comprise Redmond Town Center Whole Loan. The relationship between the holders of the Redmond Town Center Whole Loan is governed by a co-lender agreement as described under “Description of the Mortgage Pool—The Whole Loans—The Non-Serviced Pari Passu Whole Loans” in the Preliminary Prospectus.

 

Note 

Original Balance 

Cut-off Date Balance 

Note Holder 

Controlling Piece 

A-1-1 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 Benchmark 2020-B19 No
A-1-2-1 5,000,000 5,000,000 Benchmark 2020-B21 No
A-1-2-2-1 5,000,000 5,000,000 Benchmark 2020-B21 No
A-1-2-2-2 11,500,000 11,500,000 CREFI(1) No
A-2 25,000,000 25,000,000 Benchmark 2020-B19 Yes
A-3-1 5,000,000 5,000,000 Benchmark 2020-B20 No
A-3-2 20,000,000 20,000,000 Benchmark 2020-B21 No
A-4 25,000,000 25,000,000 Benchmark 2020-B20 No
Total

$101,500,000    

$101,500,000     

   

 

 

(1)The related notes are currently held by the Note Holder identified in the table above and are expected to be contributed to one or more future securitization transactions.

 

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The following table presents certain information relating to the major tenants at the Redmond Town Center property:

 

Largest Owned Tenants Based on Underwritten Base Rent(1) 

Tenant Name 

Credit Rating (Fitch/MIS/S&P)(2)

Tenant GLA

% of Owned GLA

UW Base Rent(3)

% of Total UW Base Rent(3)

UW Base Rent $ per SF(3)

Lease Expiration

Sales PSF

Occupancy Cost

Renewal / Extension Options

iPic Theaters(4) NR / NR / NR 38,858   10.1% $563,441    5.5% $14.50 9/30/2025 $160 10.1% 3, 5-year options
Pediatric Associates, Inc. P.S. NR / NR / NR 10,996 2.8 456,334 4.4 $41.50 9/30/2028 NAV NAV 2, 5-year options
Gene Juarez Salon & Spa NR / NR / NR 9,568 2.5 374,491 3.6 $39.14 5/31/2024 $751 7.8% 1, 5-year option
Matt’s Rotisserie & Oyster Lounge NR / NR / NR 7,731 2.0 285,140 2.8 $36.88 1/31/2023 $610 10.0% 2, 5-year options
Financial Solutions Group NR / NR / NR 7,374 1.9 272,838 2.6 $37.00 1/31/2025 NAV NAV 1, 5-year option
Guitar Center NR / NR / NR 15,393 4.0 267,222 2.6 $17.36 5/31/2025 NAV NAV 2, 5-year options
Haiku Seafood & Sushi Buffet NR / NR / NR 11,381 2.9 258,140 2.5 $22.68 9/30/2021 $282 7.9% None
Apex Learning, Inc(5) NR / NR / NR 8,174 2.1 250,656 2.4 $30.67 2/28/2025 NAV NAV 1, 5-year option
CNJSS Inc. NR / NR / NR 6,800 1.8 231,200 2.2 $34.00 7/31/2033 $141 32.5% 1, 5-year option
JSH Properties NR / NR / NR 6,992 1.8 209,720 2.0 $29.99 1/31/2024 NAV NAV 1, 5-year option
Ten Largest Tenants  

123,267   

31.9%

$3,169,183

30.7%

$25.71

       
Remaining Tenants   235,594 61.0    7,165,560 69.3   $30.41        
Vacant   27,554 7.1 0 0.0   $0.00        
Total / Wtd. Avg. All Tenants   386,415 100.0% $10,334,743 100.0%  $28.80        

 

 

(1)Based on the underwritten rent roll dated January 15, 2020.

(2)Certain ratings are those of the parent company whether or not the parent guarantees the lease.

(3)Includes the contractual rent steps through February 1, 2021 ($291,455).

(4)The Sales PSF for iPic Theaters is shown as sales per screen and includes income from food and beverage sales based on seven screens.

(5)Apex Learning, Inc has one, five-year renewal option for 4,908 SF of its space.

 

The following table presents certain information relating to the lease rollover schedule at the Redmond Town Center property, based on initial lease expiration dates:

 

Lease Expiration Schedule(1)(2) 

Year Ending 

December 31

Expiring 

Owned GLA

% of Owned GLA 

Cumulative % of
Owned GLA
 

UW Base Rent(3) 

% of Total UW
Base Rent(3)

UW Base Rent $
per SF(3)

# of Expiring
Leases

MTM(4) 10,207      2.6% 2.6%              $143,500      1.4%    $14.06 4
2020 8,571   2.2 4.9%                323,778   3.1    $37.78 3
2021 48,871 12.6 17.5%             1,334,986 12.9    $27.32 13
2022 25,680   6.6 24.2%                782,632   7.6    $30.48 11
2023 37,244   9.6 33.8%             1,263,917 12.2    $33.94 15
2024 24,289   6.3 40.1%                941,221   9.1    $38.75 5
2025 100,609 26.0 66.1%             2,230,543 21.6    $22.17 17
2026 6,694   1.7 67.8%                  73,669   0.7    $11.01 2
2027 19,436   5.0 72.9%                573,398   5.5    $29.50 8
2028 22,928   5.9 78.8%                844,362   8.2    $36.83 7
2029 20,286   5.2 84.1%                612,501   5.9    $30.19 5
2030 18,967   4.9 89.0%                510,772   4.9    $26.93 6
2031 & Thereafter 15,079   3.9 92.9%                699,465   6.8    $46.39 4
Vacant 27,554   7.1 100.0%      0     0.0      $0.00 0
Total / Wtd. Avg. 386,415 100.0%          $10,334,743  100.0%    $28.80 100

 

 

(1)Based on the underwritten rent roll dated January 15, 2020.

(2)Certain tenants may have termination or contraction options (which may become exercisable prior to the originally stated expiration date of the tenant lease) that are not considered in the above Lease Expiration Schedule.

(3)Includes the contractual rent steps through February 1, 2021 ($291,455).

(4)Includes RTC Storage, which accounts for 1,867 SF.

 

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REDMOND TOWN CENTER 

 

The following table presents certain information relating to historical leasing at the Redmond Town Center property:

 

Historical Leased %(1)

 

2016

2017

2018

2019(2)

As of 1/15/2020(3)

88.2% 88.2% 89.1% 90.0% 92.9%

 

 

(1)Historical occupancies are as of December 31 of each respective year unless otherwise specified.

(2)Based on the TTM November 30, 2019 financials.

(3)Based on the underwritten rent roll dated January 15, 2020.

 

Operating History and Underwritten Net Cash Flow. The following table presents certain information relating to the historical operating performance and the Underwritten Net Cash Flow at the Redmond Town Center property:

 

Cash Flow Analysis(1)(2)

 

 

2016 

2017 

2018 

TTM 11/30/2019 

Underwritten 

Underwritten

$ per SF

Base Rent $8,149,147 $8,531,553 $8,889,675 $9,229,612 $10,043,287 $25.99
Contractual Rent Steps(3) 0 0 0 0 291,455 $0.75
Vacant Income(4) 0 0 0 0 913,363 $2.36
Reimbursements 3,158,939 3,314,535 3,620,778 3,756,413 3,757,556 $9.72
Other Income(5) 1,031,074 848,845 681,781 1,006,209 1,004,763 $2.60
Vacancy & Credit Loss (65,626) (122,637) (246,425) (225,456) (914,121) ($2.37)
Effective Gross Income $12,273,534 $12,572,296 $12,945,809 $13,766,778 $15,096,303 $39.07
             
Real Estate Taxes 652,324 687,723 763,440 710,059 755,515 $1.96
Insurance 64,652 60,433 66,878 72,340 114,800 $0.30
Management Fee 317,558 325,941 329,701 349,720 452,889 $1.17
Other Operating Expenses 2,884,518 2,769,609 2,754,818 2,933,251 2,884,617 $7.47
Total Operating Expenses $3,919,053 $3,843,706 $3,914,837 $4,065,369 $4,207,821 $10.89
             
Net Operating Income(6) $8,354,481 $8,728,590 $9,030,971 $9,701,409 $10,888,482 $28.18
TI/LC 0 0 0 0 637,089 $1.65
Replacement Reserves 0 0 0 0 57,962 $0.15
Net Cash Flow $8,354,481 $8,728,590 $9,030,971 $9,701,409 $10,193,431 $26.38
             

 

(1)Based on the underwritten rent roll dated January 15, 2020.

(2)Certain items such as straight line rent, interest expense, interest income, lease cancellation income, depreciation, amortization, debt service payments and any other non-recurring or non-operating items were excluded from the historical presentation and are not considered for the underwritten cash flow.

(3)Includes the contractual rent steps through February 1, 2021 ($291,455).

(4)Vacant Income from vacant space was underwritten based on the appraisal’s concluded market rent assumptions.

(5)Other Income includes water and sewer reimbursements, marketing income from booth rentals, skating rink income, holiday train and Santa income, license income, special rent income, and storage income.

(6)The increase from TTM 11/30/2019 Net Operating Income to Underwritten Net Operating Income at the Redmond Town Center property is primarily attributable to the inclusion of contractual rent steps through February 2021.

 

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Walgreens 9 Portfolio

 

Mortgaged Property Information   Mortgage Loan Information
Number of Mortgaged Properties 9   Loan Seller   CREFI
Location (City/State)(1) Various, Various   Cut-off Date Principal Balance   $30,000,000
Property Type(1) Retail   Cut-off Date Principal Balance per SF   $225.08
Size (SF)(1) 133,283   Percentage of Initial Pool Balance   2.8%
Total Occupancy as of 11/1/2020 100.0%   Number of Related Mortgage Loans   None
Owned Occupancy as of 11/1/2020 100.0%   Type of Security   Fee Simple
Year Built / Latest Renovation(1) Various / NAP   Mortgage Rate   3.51000%
Appraised Value $50,350,000   Original Term to Maturity (Months)   120
      Original Amortization Term (Months)   NAP
      Original Interest Only Period (Months)   120
      Borrower Sponsor The Richard L. Adams, Jr. Trust
Underwritten Revenues $3,357,649        
Underwritten Expenses $776,324   Escrows
Underwritten Net Operating Income (NOI) $2,581,324     Upfront Monthly
Underwritten Net Cash Flow (NCF) $2,561,332   Taxes $0 $0
Cut-off Date LTV Ratio 59.6%   Insurance $0 $0
Maturity Date LTV Ratio 59.6%   Replacement Reserve $0 $0
DSCR Based on Underwritten NOI / NCF 2.42x / 2.40x   TI/LC $0 $0
Debt Yield Based on Underwritten NOI / NCF 8.6% / 8.5%   Other $0 $0
               
Sources and Uses
Sources $ % Uses $            %     
Loan Amount $30,000,000 100.0% Loan Payoff $28,811,094 96.0%
      Return of Equity 976,780 3.3   
      Origination Costs 212,126 0.7   
           
Total Sources $30,000,000 100.0% Total Uses $30,000,000 100.0%

 

 

(1)See “—Portfolio Summary” below.

 

COVID-19 Update. As of November 6, 2020, the Walgreens 9 Portfolio properties (the “Walgreens 9 Portfolio Properties”) are open and operational. As of November 6, 2020, the Walgreens 9 Portfolio loan is not subject to any modifications or forbearance requests. Additionally, there have been no rent relief requests or lease modifications by any tenants at the Walgreens 9 Portfolio Properties. All tenants by count, square footage and underwritten base rent have paid rent for October 2020. The Walgreens 9 Portfolio loan is current and the November 2020 debt service payment was received.

 

Portfolio Summary

 

Property Name City, State Allocated Loan Amount Total GLA Year
Built
As-Is
Appraised
Value
UW Base Rent(1)
WAG Buffalo Grove Buffalo Grove, IL $4,313,833 15,000   2001 $7,200,000 $378,000
WAG Nashville Nashville, TN $3,598,838 15,800   2000 $6,000,000 316,100
WAG Irmo Irmo, SC $3,360,506 14,841   2007 $5,600,000 296,400
WAG Sherman Sherman, IL $3,241,341 14,739   2011 $5,400,000 296,400
WAG Cleveland Cleveland, TN $3,241,341 14,700   2008 $5,400,000 296,400
WAG Saginaw Saginaw, MI $3,181,758 13,840   1999 $5,300,000 278,100
WAG Alice Alice, TX $3,175,531 14,776   2007 $5,650,000 296,400
WAG Camden Camden, SC $3,062,592 14,838   2003 $5,100,000 266,760
WAG Poplar Bluff Poplar Bluff, MO

$2,824,260

14,749

  2006

$4,700,000

258,930

Total   $30,000,000 133,283   $50,350,000 $2,683,490

 

 

(1)Based on the underwritten rent roll dated November 1, 2020.

 

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Walgreens 9 Portfolio

 

The following table presents certain information relating to the largest tenant based on underwritten base rent of the Walgreens 9 Portfolio Properties:

 

Largest Tenant Based on Underwritten Base Rent(1)

 

Tenant Name 

Credit Rating (MIS/Fitch/S&P)(2) 

Tenant GLA 

% of GLA 

UW Base Rent 

% of Total UW Base Rent 

UW Base Rent
$ per SF 

Lease Expiration

Renewal / Extension Options

Walgreens Baa2 / BBB- / BBB 133,283  100.0% $2,683,490 100.0% $20.13 2/28/2035 12, 5-year options
Largest Owned Tenant   133,283 100.0% $2,683,490 100.0% $20.13    
Remaining Tenants   0 0.0 0 0.0   $0.00    
Vacant   0 0.0 0 0.0   $0.00    
Total / Wtd. Avg.   133,283 100.0% $2,683,490 100.0% $20.13    

 

 

(1)Based on the underwritten rent roll dated November 1, 2020.

(2)Certain ratings are those of the parent company whether or not the parent guarantees the lease.

 

The following table presents certain information relating to the lease rollover schedule at the Walgreens 9 Portfolio Properties, based on initial lease expiration dates:

 

Lease Expiration Schedule(1)

 

Year Ending  

December 31

Expiring

Owned GLA

% of Owned GLA

Cumulative % of
Owned GLA

UW Base Rent

% of UW Base
Rent

UW Base Rent
$ per SF

# of Expiring
Tenants

MTM 0    0.0% 0.0% $0    0.0% $0.00 0
2020 0 0.0 0.0%              0 0.0 $0.00 0
2021 0 0.0 0.0%              0 0.0 $0.00 0
2022 0 0.0 0.0%              0 0.0 $0.00 0
2023 0 0.0 0.0%              0 0.0 $0.00 0
2024 0 0.0 0.0%              0 0.0 $0.00 0
2025 0 0.0 0.0%              0 0.0 $0.00 0
2026 0 0.0 0.0%              0 0.0 $0.00 0
2027 0 0.0 0.0%              0 0.0 $0.00 0
2028 0 0.0 0.0%              0 0.0 $0.00 0
2029 0 0.0 0.0%              0 0.0 $0.00 0
2030 0 0.0 0.0%              0 0.0 $0.00 0
2031 & Thereafter 133,283 100.0     100.0%                 2,683,490 100.0     $20.13 9
Vacant 0 0.0 100.0%                 0 0.0 $0.00 0
Total / Wtd. Avg.

133,283         

100.0%

 

$2,683,490         

100.0%

$20.13         

9

 

 

(1)Based on the underwritten rent roll dated November 1, 2020.

 

The following table presents certain information relating to historical leasing at the Walgreens 9 Portfolio Properties:

 

Historical Leased %(1)

 

As of
11/1/2020(2)

100.0%

 

 

(1)Historical occupancy information for the Walgreens 9 Portfolio Properties is unavailable due to the portfolio being acquired by the borrower sponsor in August 2020.

(2)Based on the underwritten rent roll dated November 1, 2020.

 

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Walgreens 9 Portfolio

 

Operating History and Underwritten Net Cash Flow. The following table presents certain information relating to the historical operating performance and Underwritten Net Cash Flow at the Walgreens 9 Portfolio Properties:

 

Cash Flow Analysis(1)(2)

 

 
 

Underwritten 

Underwritten 

$ per SF

Base Rent   $2,683,490 $20.13
Contractual Rent Steps   67,087 0.50
Reimbursements   675,595 5.07
Other Income   0 0.00
Vacancy & Credit Loss   (68,523) (0.51)
Effective Gross Income   $3,357,649 $25.19
       
Real Estate Taxes   $582,116 $4.37
Insurance   26,960 0.20
Management Fee   100,729 0.76
Other Operating Expenses   66,519 0.50
Total Operating Expenses   $776,324 $5.82
       
Net Operating Income   $2,581,324 $19.37
TI/LC   0 0.00
Capital Expenditures   19,992 0.15
Net Cash Flow   $2,561,332 $19.22

 

 

(1)Based on the underwritten rent roll dated November 1, 2020.

(2)Historical cash flow information for the Walgreens 9 Portfolio Properties is unavailable due to the portfolio being acquired by the borrower sponsor in August 2020.

 

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Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 

Corporate Trust Services 

8480 Stagecoach Circle 

Frederick, MD 21701-4747

BENCHMARK 2020-B21 Mortgage Trust

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates

Series 2020-B21
For Additional Information please contact
CTSLink Customer Service
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Reports Available     www.ctslink.com
Distribution Date: 12/17/20
Record Date: 11/30/20
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        Table of Contents      
                 
                 
                 
        STATEMENT SECTIONS PAGE(s)      
        Certificate Distribution Detail 2      
        Certificate Factor Detail 3      
        Reconciliation Detail 4      
        Other Required Information 5      
        Cash Reconciliation Detail 6      
        Current Mortgage Loan and Property Stratification Tables 7 - 9      
        Mortgage Loan Detail 10      
        NOI Detail 11      
        Principal Prepayment Detail 12      
        Historical Detail 13      
        Delinquency Loan Detail 14      
        Specially Serviced Loan Detail 15 - 16      
        Advance Summary 17      
        Modified Loan Detail 18      
        Historical Liquidated Loan Detail 19      
        Historical Bond / Collateral Realized Loss Reconciliation 20      
        Interest Shortfall Reconciliation Detail 21 - 22      
        Supplemental Reporting 23      
                 
                 

                                 
    Depositor       Master Servicer       Special Servicer       Asset Representations
Reviewer/Operating Advisor
   
   

GS Mortgage Securities Corporation II
 
200 West Street
New York, NY 10282

   

 

 

 

 

Contact:  Leah Nivison
Phone Number:      (212) 902-1000

     

Midland Loan Services, a Division of PNC Bank, National Association
10851 Mastin Street
Building 82, Suite 300
Overland Park, KS 66210

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contact:    askmidlandls.com
Phone Number:    (913) 253-9000

     

Midland Loan Services, a Division of PNC Bank, National Association
10851 Mastin Street
Building 82, Suite 300
Overland Park, KS 66210

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contact: askmidlandls.com 

Phone Number: (913) 253-9000

     

Park Bridge Lender Services LLC
600 Third Avenue,
40th Floor
New York, NY 10016

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contact:   Surveillance Manager
Phone Number:    

   
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Corporate Trust Services 

8480 Stagecoach Circle 

Frederick, MD 21701-4747

BENCHMARK 2020-B21 Mortgage Trust

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates

Series 2020-B21
For Additional Information please contact
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Reports Available     www.ctslink.com
Distribution Date: 12/17/20
Record Date: 11/30/20
Determination Date: 12/11/20
                                                     
    Certificate Distribution Detail    
                                                     
    Class    CUSIP   Pass-Through
Rate
  Original
Balance
  Beginning
Balance
  Principal
Distribution
  Interest
Distribution
  Prepayment
Premium
  Realized Loss/
Additional Trust
Fund Expenses
Total
Distribution
Ending
Balance
Current
 Subordination
Level (1)
   
    A-1       0.000000%   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00    
    A-2       0.000000%   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00    
    A-4       0.000000%   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00    
    A-5       0.000000%   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00    
    A-AB       0.000000%   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00    
    A-S       0.000000%   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00    
    B       0.000000%   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00    
    C       0.000000%   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00    
    D       0.000000%   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00    
    E       0.000000%   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00    
    F       0.000000%   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00    
    G       0.000000%   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00    
    H       0.000000%   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00    
    S       0.000000%   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00    
    R       0.000000%   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00    
    RR Certificates       0.000000%   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00    
    RR Interest       0.000000%   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00    
    Totals           0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00    
                                                     
    Class    CUSIP   Pass-Through
Rate
Original
Notional
Amount
Beginning
Notional
Amount
  Interest
Distribution
  Prepayment
Premium
  Total
Distribution
Ending
Notional
Amount
               
    X-A       0.000000%   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00                
    X-B       0.000000%   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00                
    X-D       0.000000%   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00                
    X-F       0.000000%   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00                
    X-G       0.000000%   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00                
    X-H       0.000000%   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00                
   

(1) Calculated by taking (A) the sum of the ending certificate balance of all classes less (B) the sum of (i) the ending balance of the designated class and (ii) the ending certificate balance of all classes which are not subordinate to the designated class and dividing the result by (A).

 

 

 

   
                                                     

 

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(WELLS FARGO LOGO)

 

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 

Corporate Trust Services 

8480 Stagecoach Circle 

Frederick, MD 21701-4747

BENCHMARK 2020-B21 Mortgage Trust

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates

Series 2020-B21
For Additional Information please contact
CTSLink Customer Service
1-866-846-4526
Reports Available     www.ctslink.com
Distribution Date: 12/17/20
Record Date: 11/30/20
Determination Date: 12/11/20

                   
                   
Certificate Factor Detail
                   
  Class CUSIP

Beginning
Balance

Principal
Distribution

Interest
Distribution

Prepayment
Premium

Realized Loss/
Additional Trust
Fund Expenses

Ending
Balance

 
   
   
  A-1   0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000  
  A-2   0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000  
  A-4   0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000  
  A-5   0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000  
  A-AB   0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000  
  A-S   0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000  
  B   0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000  
  C   0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000  
  D   0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000  
  E   0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000  
  F   0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000  
  G   0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000  
  H   0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000  
  S   0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000  
  R   0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000  
  RR Certificates   0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000  
  RR Interest   0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000  
                   
  Class CUSIP

Beginning

Notional

Amount

Interest

Distribution

Prepayment

Premium

Ending

Notional

Amount

     
       
       
  X-A   0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000      
  X-B   0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000      
  X-D   0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000      
  X-F   0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000      
  X-G   0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000      
  X-H   0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000 0.00000000      
                   
 

   
                   
                   
                   
                   

 

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(WELLS FARGO LOGO)

 

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 

Corporate Trust Services 

8480 Stagecoach Circle 

Frederick, MD 21701-4747

BENCHMARK 2020-B21 Mortgage Trust

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates

Series 2020-B21
For Additional Information please contact
CTSLink Customer Service
1-866-846-4526
Reports Available     www.ctslink.com
Distribution Date: 12/17/20
Record Date: 11/30/20
Determination Date: 12/11/20

                                             
    Reconciliation Detail    
    Principal Reconciliation    
        Stated Beginning
Principal Balance
  Unpaid Beginning
Principal Balance
  Scheduled
Principal
  Unscheduled Principal   Principal Adjustments   Realized Loss   Stated Ending
Principal Balance
  Unpaid Ending
Principal Balance
  Current Principal
Distribution Amount
   
    Total   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00     
                                                   
  Certificate Interest Reconciliation                                
                                     
    Class   Accrual
Dates
  Accrual
Days
  Accrued
Certificate
Interest
  Net Aggregate
Prepayment
Interest Shortfall
  Distributable
Certificate
Interest
  Distributable
Certificate Interest
Adjustment
  WAC CAP
Shortfall
  Interest
Shortfall/(Excess)
  Interest
Distribution
  Remaining Unpaid
Distributable
Certificate Interest
   
    A-1   0   0   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00      
    A-2   0   0   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00      
    A-4   0   0   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00      
    A-5   0   0   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00      
    A-AB   0   0   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00      
    X-A   0   0   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00      
    X-B   0   0   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00      
    A-S   0   0   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00      
    B   0   0   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00      
    C   0   0   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00      
    X-D   0   0   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00      
    X-F   0   0   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00      
    X-G   0   0   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00      
    X-H   0   0   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00      
    D   0   0   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00      
    E   0   0   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00      
    F   0   0   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00      
    G   0   0   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00      
    H   0   0   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00      
    RR Certificates   0   0   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00      
    RR Interest   0   0   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00      
    Totals       0   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00      
                                                   
                                                   
                                                   
                                                   
                                                   
                                                   
                                                   
                                                   

 

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(WELLS FARGO LOGO)

 

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 

Corporate Trust Services 

8480 Stagecoach Circle 

Frederick, MD 21701-4747

BENCHMARK 2020-B21 Mortgage Trust

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates

Series 2020-B21
For Additional Information please contact
CTSLink Customer Service
1-866-846-4526
Reports Available     www.ctslink.com
Distribution Date: 12/17/20
Record Date: 11/30/20
Determination Date: 12/11/20

                                       
    Other Required Information  
                                       
                                       
    Available Distribution Amount (1)       0.00                            
                                       
                                          
                                       
                                     
                                     
                                     
              Appraisal Reduction Amount        
            Loan
Number
    Appraisal     Cumulative     Most Recent      
                Reduction     ASER    

App. Reduction

     
                  Effected     Amount     Date      
                                       
                                       
                                       
    Controlling Class Information                                  
      Controlling Class:                                    
     

Effective as of: mm/dd/yyyy

                                   
      Directing Holder:                                    
     

Effective as of: mm/dd/yyyy

                                   
                                         
                                           
                                           
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
              Total                        
                                   
   

(1) The Available Distribution Amount includes any Prepayment Premiums and Yield Maintenance Charges.

                             
                                       
                                       

 

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(WELLS FARGO LOGO)

 

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 

Corporate Trust Services 

8480 Stagecoach Circle 

Frederick, MD 21701-4747

BENCHMARK 2020-B21 Mortgage Trust

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates

Series 2020-B21
For Additional Information please contact
CTSLink Customer Service
1-866-846-4526
Reports Available     www.ctslink.com
Distribution Date: 12/17/20
Record Date: 11/30/20
Determination Date: 12/11/20

                 
                 
  Cash Reconciliation Detail  
                 
                 
  Total Funds Collected       Total Funds Distributed      
                 
  Interest:       Fees:      
  Scheduled Interest 0.00     Master Servicing Fee - Midland Loan Services 0.00    
  Interest reductions due to Nonrecoverability Determinations 0.00     Certificate Administrator/Trustee Fee - Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 0.00    
  Interest Adjustments 0.00     CREFC® Intellectual Property Royalty License Fee 0.00    
  Deferred Interest 0.00     Operating Advisor Fee - Park Bridge Lender Services LLC 0.00    
  ARD Interest 0.00     Asset Representations Reviewer Fee - Park Bridge Lender 0.00    
  Default Interest and Late Payment Charges 0.00     Services LLC      
  Net Prepayment Interest Shortfall 0.00        
  Net Prepayment Interest Excess 0.00          
  Extension Interest 0.00     Total Fees   0.00  
  Interest Reserve Withdrawal 0.00     Additional Trust Fund Expenses:    
  Total Interest Collected   0.00   Reimbursement for Interest on Advances 0.00    
          ASER Amount 0.00    
  Principal:       Special Servicing Fee 0.00    
  Scheduled Principal 0.00     Attorney Fees & Expenses 0.00    
  Unscheduled Principal 0.00     Bankruptcy Expense 0.00    
  Principal Prepayments 0.00     Taxes Imposed on Trust Fund 0.00    
  Collection of Principal after Maturity Date 0.00     Non-Recoverable Advances 0.00    
  Recoveries from Liquidation and Insurance Proceeds 0.00     Workout-Delayed Reimbursement Amounts 0.00    
  Excess of Prior Principal Amounts paid 0.00     Other Expenses 0.00    
  Curtailments 0.00     Total Additional Trust Fund Expenses 0.00  
  Negative Amortization 0.00      
  Principal Adjustments 0.00     Interest Reserve Deposit   0.00  
  Total Principal Collected 0.00       
                 
  Other:       Payments to Certificateholders & Others:      
  Prepayment Penalties/Yield Maintenance Charges 0.00     Interest Distribution 0.00    
  Repayment Fees 0.00     Principal Distribution 0.00    
  Borrower Option Extension Fees 0.00     Prepayment Penalties/Yield Maintenance Charges 0.00    
  Excess Liquidation Proceeds 0.00     Borrower Option Extension Fees 0.00    
  Net Swap Counterparty Payments Received 0.00     Net Swap Counterparty Payments Received 0.00    
  Total Other Collected 0.00   Total Payments to Certificateholders & Others 0.00  
  Total Funds Collected   0.00   Total Funds Distributed   0.00  
                 

 

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(WELLS FARGO LOGO)

 

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 

Corporate Trust Services 

8480 Stagecoach Circle 

Frederick, MD 21701-4747

BENCHMARK 2020-B21 Mortgage Trust

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates

Series 2020-B21
For Additional Information please contact
CTSLink Customer Service
1-866-846-4526
Reports Available     www.ctslink.com
Distribution Date: 12/17/20
Record Date: 11/30/20
Determination Date: 12/11/20

                                 
 

Current Mortgage Loan and Property Stratification Tables

Aggregate Pool

 
                                 
  Scheduled Balance   State (3)  
         
  Scheduled
Balance

# of

loans

Scheduled

Balance

% of

Agg.

Bal.

WAM

(2)

WAC

Weighted

Avg DSCR (1)

  State

# of

Props.

Scheduled

Balance

% of

Agg.

Bal.

WAM

(2)

WAC

Weighted

Avg DSCR (1)

 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
  Totals               Totals              
     
     
  Debt Yield Ratio (4)      
         
  Debt Yield Ratio

# of

loans

Scheduled

Balance

% of

Agg.

Bal.

WAM

(2)

WAC

Weighted

Avg DSCR (1)

                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
  Totals                              
     
  See footnotes on last page of this section.  
                                 

 

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(WELLS FARGO LOGO)

 

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 

Corporate Trust Services 

8480 Stagecoach Circle 

Frederick, MD 21701-4747

BENCHMARK 2020-B21 Mortgage Trust

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates

Series 2020-B21
For Additional Information please contact
CTSLink Customer Service
1-866-846-4526
Reports Available     www.ctslink.com
Distribution Date: 12/17/20
Record Date: 11/30/20
Determination Date: 12/11/20

                                 
                                 
  Current Mortgage Loan and Property Stratification Tables
Aggregate Pool
 
                                 
  Debt Service Coverage Ratio   Property Type (3)  
                                 
  Debt Service
Coverage Ratio
# of
loans
Scheduled
Balance
% of
Agg.
Bal.
WAM
(2)
WAC Weighted
Avg DSCR (1)
  Property Type # of
Props.
Scheduled
Balance
% of
Agg.
Bal.
WAM
(2)
WAC Weighted
Avg DSCR (1)
 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
  Totals               Totals              
                                 
  Note Rate   Seasoning  
                                 
  Note
Rate
# of
loans
Scheduled
Balance
% of
Agg.
Bal.
WAM
(2)
WAC Weighted
Avg DSCR (1)
  Seasoning # of
loans
Scheduled
Balance
% of
Agg.
Bal.
WAM
(2)
WAC Weighted
Avg DSCR (1)
 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
  Totals               Totals              
                                 
  See footnotes on last page of this section.  
                                 

 

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B-8

 

 

       

(WELLS FARGO LOGO)

 

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 

Corporate Trust Services 

8480 Stagecoach Circle 

Frederick, MD 21701-4747

BENCHMARK 2020-B21 Mortgage Trust

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates

Series 2020-B21
For Additional Information please contact
CTSLink Customer Service
1-866-846-4526
Reports Available     www.ctslink.com
Distribution Date: 12/17/20
Record Date: 11/30/20
Determination Date: 12/11/20

                                 
  Current Mortgage Loan and Property Stratification Tables
Aggregate Pool
 
         
  Anticipated Remaining Term (ARD and Balloon Loans)   Remaining Stated Term (Fully Amortizing Loans)  
                                 
  Anticipated Remaining
Term (2)
# of
loans
Scheduled
Balance
% of
Agg.
Bal.
WAM (2) WAC Weighted
Avg DSCR (1)
  Remaining Stated
Term
# of
loans
Scheduled
Balance
% of
Agg.
Bal.
WAM
(2)
WAC Weighted
Avg DSCR (1)
 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
  Totals               Totals              
                                 
  Remaining Amortization Term (ARD and Balloon Loans)   Age of Most Recent NOI  
                                 
  Remaining Amortization
Term
# of
loans
Scheduled
Balance
% of
Agg.
Bal.
WAM (2) WAC Weighted
Avg DSCR (1)
  Age of Most
Recent NOI
# of
loans
Scheduled
Balance
% of
Agg.
Bal.
WAM
(2)
WAC Weighted
Avg DSCR (1)
 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
  Totals               Totals              
                                 
 

(1) Debt Service Coverage Ratios are updated periodically as new NOI figures become available from borrowers on an asset level. In all cases the most current DSCR provided by the Servicer is used. To the extent that no DSCR is provided by the Servicer, information from the offering document is used. The Trustee makes no representations as to the accuracy of the data provided by the borrower for this calculation.

 
     
 

(2) Anticipated Remaining Term and WAM are each calculated based upon the term from the current month to the earlier of the Anticipated Repayment Date, if applicable, and the Maturity Date.

 
     
 

(3) Data in this table was calculated by allocating pro-rata the current loan information to the properties based upon the Cut-Off Date balance of each property as disclosed in the offering document.

 
     
  The Scheduled Balance Totals reflect the aggregate balances of all pooled loans as reported in the CREFC Loan Periodic Update File. To the extent that the Scheduled Balance Total figure for the “State” and “Property” stratification tables is not equal to the sum of the scheduled balance figures for each state or property, the difference is explained by loans that have been modified into a split loan structure. The “State” and “Property” stratification tables do not include the balance of the subordinate note (sometimes called the B-piece or a “hope note”) of a loan that has been modified into a split-loan structure. Rather, the scheduled balance for each state or property only reflects the balance of the senior note (sometimes called the A-piece) of a loan that has been modified into a split-loan structure.  
     
  Note: There are no Hyper-Amortization Loans included in the Mortgage Pool.  
         

 

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B-9

 

 

       

(WELLS FARGO LOGO)

 

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 

Corporate Trust Services 

8480 Stagecoach Circle 

Frederick, MD 21701-4747

BENCHMARK 2020-B21 Mortgage Trust

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates

Series 2020-B21
For Additional Information please contact
CTSLink Customer Service
1-866-846-4526
Reports Available     www.ctslink.com
Distribution Date: 12/17/20
Record Date: 11/30/20
Determination Date: 12/11/20

                                       
  Mortgage Loan Detail  
     
  Loan
Number
ODCR Property
Type (1)
City State Interest
Payment
Principal
Payment
Gross
Coupon
Anticipated
Repayment
Date
Maturity
Date
Neg.
Amort
(Y/N)
Beginning
Scheduled
Balance
Ending
Scheduled
Balance
Paid
Thru
Date
Appraisal
Reduction
Date
Appraisal
Reduction
Amount
Res.
Strat.
(2)
Mod.
Code
(3)
 
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
  Totals                                    

 

                                             
(1) Property Type Code (2) Resolution Strategy Code (3) Modification Code
     
  MF - Multi-Family

SS

-

Self Storage

1 - Modification 7 - REO 11 - Full Payoff 1 - Maturity Date Extension 6 - Capitalization on Interest  
  RT - Retail 98 -

Other

2 - Foreclosure 8 - Resolved 12   - Reps and Warranties   2 - Amortization Change 7 - Capitalization on Taxes  
  HC - Health Care SE -

Securities

3 - Bankruptcy 9 - Pending Return 13 - TBD 3 - Principal Write-Off 8 - Other  
   IN - Industrial CH -

Cooperative Housing

4 - Extension to Master Servicer 98 - Other 4 - Blank 9 - Combination  
  MH - Mobile Home Park WH - Warehouse 5 - Note Sale 10 Deed in Lieu Of 5 - Temporary Rate Reduction   10 -

Forbearance

 
  OF - Office

ZZ

-

Missing Information

6 -

DPO

   

Foreclosure

                   
 

MU

-

Mixed Use

SF -

Single Family

                               
 

LO

- Lodging                                      
                                             

 

Page 10 of 23

B-10

 

 

       

(WELLS FARGO LOGO)

 

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 

Corporate Trust Services 

8480 Stagecoach Circle 

Frederick, MD 21701-4747

BENCHMARK 2020-B21 Mortgage Trust

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates

Series 2020-B21
For Additional Information please contact
CTSLink Customer Service
1-866-846-4526
Reports Available     www.ctslink.com
Distribution Date: 12/17/20
Record Date: 11/30/20
Determination Date: 12/11/20

                       
  NOI Detail  
                       
  Loan
Number
ODCR Property
Type
City State Ending
Scheduled
Balance
Most
Recent
Fiscal NOI (1)
Most
Recent
NOI (1)
Most Recent
NOI Start
Date
Most Recent
NOI End
Date
 
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       
  Total                    
                       

(1) The Most Recent Fiscal NOI and Most Recent NOI fields correspond to the financial data reported by the Master Servicer. An NOI of 0.00 means the Master Servicer did not report NOI figures in their loan level reporting.

                       
                       

 

Page 11 of 23

B-11

 

 

       

(WELLS FARGO LOGO)

 

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 

Corporate Trust Services 

8480 Stagecoach Circle 

Frederick, MD 21701-4747

BENCHMARK 2020-B21 Mortgage Trust

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates

Series 2020-B21
For Additional Information please contact
CTSLink Customer Service
1-866-846-4526
Reports Available     www.ctslink.com
Distribution Date: 12/17/20
Record Date: 11/30/20
Determination Date: 12/11/20

                 
  Principal Prepayment Detail  
                 
  Loan Number Loan Group Offering Document
Cross-Reference
Principal Prepayment Amount Prepayment Penalties  
  Payoff Amount Curtailment Amount Prepayment
Premium
Yield Maintenance
Charge
 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
  Totals              
                 
                 
                 
                 

 

Page 12 of 23

B-12

 

 

       

(WELLS FARGO LOGO)

 

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 

Corporate Trust Services 

8480 Stagecoach Circle 

Frederick, MD 21701-4747

BENCHMARK 2020-B21 Mortgage Trust

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates

Series 2020-B21
For Additional Information please contact
CTSLink Customer Service
1-866-846-4526
Reports Available     www.ctslink.com
Distribution Date: 12/17/20
Record Date: 11/30/20
Determination Date: 12/11/20

                                           
  Historical Detail  
                                           
  Delinquencies Prepayments Rate and Maturities  
  Distribution 30-59 Days 60-89 Days 90 Days or More Foreclosure REO Modifications Curtailments Payoff Next Weighted Avg. WAM   
  Date # Balance # Balance # Balance # Balance # Balance # Balance # Amount  # Amount Coupon Remit  
                                           
                                           
                                           
                                           
                                           
                                           
                                           
                                           
                                           
                                           
                                           
                                           
                                           
                                           
                                           
                                           
                                           
                                           
                                           
                                           
                                           
                                           
                                           
                                           
  Note: Foreclosure and REO Totals are excluded from the delinquencies.                    
                       

 

Page 13 of 23

B-13

 

 

       

(WELLS FARGO LOGO)

 

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 

Corporate Trust Services 

8480 Stagecoach Circle 

Frederick, MD 21701-4747

BENCHMARK 2020-B21 Mortgage Trust

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates

Series 2020-B21
For Additional Information please contact
CTSLink Customer Service
1-866-846-4526
Reports Available     www.ctslink.com
Distribution Date: 12/17/20
Record Date: 11/30/20
Determination Date: 12/11/20

                               
  Delinquency Loan Detail  
                               
  Loan Number Offering
Document
Cross-Reference
# of
Months
Delinq.
Paid Through
Date
Current
P & I
Advances
Outstanding
P & I
Advances **
Status of
Loan  (1)
Resolution
Strategy
Code  (2)
Servicing
Transfer Date
Foreclosure
Date
Actual
Principal
Balance
Outstanding
Servicing
Advances
Bankruptcy
Date
REO
Date
 
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
  Totals                            
                                         
                                         
        (1) Status of Mortgage Loan     (2) Resolution Strategy Code    
                                         
    A - Payment Not Received 0 - Current 4 -

Performing Matured Balloon

1 - Modification 7 - REO 11 -

Full Payoff

   
        But Still in Grace Period 1 - 30-59 Days Delinquent - Non Performing Matured Balloon 2 - Foreclosure 8 - Resolved 12 - Reps and Warranties    
        Or Not Yet Due 2 - 60-89 Days Delinquent 6 - 121+ Days Delinquent 3 - Bankruptcy 9 - Pending Return 13 - TBD    
    B - Late Payment But Less 3 - 90-120 Days Delinquent       4 - Extension to Master Servicer 98 -

Other

   
        Than 30 Days Delinquent           5 - Note Sale 10  -

Deed In Lieu Of

   
    ** Outstanding P & I Advances include the current period advance. 6 - DPO     Foreclosure          
               
                                         

 

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B-14

 

 

       

(WELLS FARGO LOGO)

 

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 

Corporate Trust Services 

8480 Stagecoach Circle 

Frederick, MD 21701-4747

BENCHMARK 2020-B21 Mortgage Trust

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates

Series 2020-B21
For Additional Information please contact
CTSLink Customer Service
1-866-846-4526
Reports Available     www.ctslink.com
Distribution Date: 12/17/20
Record Date: 11/30/20
Determination Date: 12/11/20

                                 
  Specially Serviced Loan Detail - Part 1  
                                 
  Loan
Number
Offering
Document
Cross-Reference
Servicing
Transfer
Date
Resolution
Strategy
Code (1)
Scheduled
Balance
Property
Type (2)
State Interest
Rate
Actual
Balance
Net
Operating
Income
DSCR
Date
DSCR Note
Date
Maturity
Date
Remaining
Amortization
Term
 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                               
  (1) Resolution Strategy Code (2) Property Type Code  
                               
  1 -  Modification 7 - REO 11 - Full Payoff MF - Multi-Family SS -

Self Storage

 
  2 -  Foreclosure 8 - Resolved 12 Reps and Warranties RT - Retail 98 -

Other

 
  3 -  Bankruptcy 9 - Pending Return 13 - TBD HC - Health Care SE -

Securities

 
  4 -  Extension to Master Servicer 98 - Other IN - Industrial CH -

Cooperative Housing

 
  5 -  Note Sale 10  - Deed in Lieu Of MH - Mobile Home Park WH -

Warehouse

 
  6 -  DPO     Foreclosure      

OF

-

Office

ZZ

Missing Information

 
                 

MU

Mixed Use

SF  Single Family   
                 

LO

Lodging

       
                               

 

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B-15

 

 

       

(WELLS FARGO LOGO)

 

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 

Corporate Trust Services 

8480 Stagecoach Circle 

Frederick, MD 21701-4747

BENCHMARK 2020-B21 Mortgage Trust

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates

Series 2020-B21
For Additional Information please contact
CTSLink Customer Service
1-866-846-4526
Reports Available     www.ctslink.com
Distribution Date: 12/17/20
Record Date: 11/30/20
Determination Date: 12/11/20

                     
  Specially Serviced Loan Detail - Part 2  
                     
  Loan
Number
Offering
Document
 Cross-Reference 
Resolution
Strategy
Code (1)
Site
Inspection
Date

Phase 1 Date
Appraisal Date Appraisal
Value
Other REO
Property Revenue

Comment from Special Servicer

 
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                               
(1) Resolution Strategy Code (2) Property Type Code            
                               
  1 -  Modification 7 - REO 11 - Full Payoff MF - Multi-Family SS -

Self Storage

 
  2 -  Foreclosure 8 - Resolved 12 Reps and Warranties RT - Retail 98 -

Other

 
  3 -  Bankruptcy 9 - Pending Return 13 - TBD HC - Health Care SE -

Securities

 
  4 -  Extension to Master Servicer 98 - Other IN - Industrial CH -

Cooperative Housing

 
  5 -  Note Sale 10  - Deed in Lieu Of MH - Mobile Home Park WH -

Warehouse

 
  6 -  DPO     Foreclosure      

OF

-

Office

ZZ

-

Missing Information

 
                 

MU

-

Mixed Use

SF  - Single Family   
                 

LO

-

Lodging

       
                               

 

Page 16 of 23

B-16

 

 

       

(WELLS FARGO LOGO)

 

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 

Corporate Trust Services 

8480 Stagecoach Circle 

Frederick, MD 21701-4747

BENCHMARK 2020-B21 Mortgage Trust

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates

Series 2020-B21
For Additional Information please contact
CTSLink Customer Service
1-866-846-4526
Reports Available     www.ctslink.com
Distribution Date: 12/17/20
Record Date: 11/30/20
Determination Date: 12/11/20

             
Advance Summary
             
  Loan Group  Current P&I
Advances
Outstanding P&I
Advances
Outstanding Servicing
Advances
Current Period Interest
on P&I and Servicing
Advances Paid
 
             
             
  Totals 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00  
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             

 

Page 17 of 23

B-17

 

 

       

(WELLS FARGO LOGO)

 

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 

Corporate Trust Services 

8480 Stagecoach Circle 

Frederick, MD 21701-4747

BENCHMARK 2020-B21 Mortgage Trust

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates

Series 2020-B21
For Additional Information please contact
CTSLink Customer Service
1-866-846-4526
Reports Available     www.ctslink.com
Distribution Date: 12/17/20
Record Date: 11/30/20
Determination Date: 12/11/20

                   
  Modified Loan Detail  
                   
  Loan
Number
Offering
Document
Cross-Reference
Pre-Modification
Balance
Post-Modification
Balance
Pre-Modification
Interest Rate
Post-Modification
Interest Rate
Modification
Date
Modification Description  
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
  Totals                
                   
                   
                   

 

Page 18 of 23

B-18

 

 

       

(WELLS FARGO LOGO)

 

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 

Corporate Trust Services 

8480 Stagecoach Circle 

Frederick, MD 21701-4747

BENCHMARK 2020-B21 Mortgage Trust

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates

Series 2020-B21
For Additional Information please contact
CTSLink Customer Service
1-866-846-4526
Reports Available     www.ctslink.com
Distribution Date: 12/17/20
Record Date: 11/30/20
Determination Date: 12/11/20

                             
  Historical Liquidated Loan Detail  
                             
  Distribution
Date
ODCR Beginning
Scheduled
Balance
Fees,
Advances,
and Expenses *
Most Recent
Appraised
Value or BPO
Gross Sales
Proceeds or
Other Proceeds
Net Proceeds
Received on
Liquidation
Net Proceeds
Available for
Distribution
Realized
Loss to Trust
Date of Current
Period Adj.
to Trust
Current Period
Adjustment
to Trust
Cumulative
Adjustment
to Trust
Loss to Loan
with Cum
Adj. to Trust
 
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
  Current Total                        
  Cumulative Total                        
                             
  * Fees, Advances and Expenses also include outstanding P & I advances and unpaid fees (servicing, trustee, etc.).  
                             

 

Page 19 of 23

B-19

 

 

       

(WELLS FARGO LOGO)

 

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 

Corporate Trust Services 

8480 Stagecoach Circle 

Frederick, MD 21701-4747

BENCHMARK 2020-B21 Mortgage Trust

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates

Series 2020-B21
For Additional Information please contact
CTSLink Customer Service
1-866-846-4526
Reports Available     www.ctslink.com
Distribution Date: 12/17/20
Record Date: 11/30/20
Determination Date: 12/11/20

                                                                       
  Historical Bond/Collateral Loss Reconciliation Detail  
     
  Distribution
Date
    Offering
Document
Cross-Reference
    Beginning
Balance
at Liquidation
    Aggregate
Realized Loss
on Loans
    Prior Realized
Loss Applied
to Certificates
    Amounts
Covered by
Credit Support
    Interest
(Shortages)/
Excesses
    Modification
/Appraisal
Reduction Adj.
    Additional
(Recoveries)
/Expenses
    Realized Loss
Applied to
Certificates to Date
    Recoveries of
Realized Losses
Paid as Cash
    (Recoveries)/
Losses Applied to
Certificate Interest
 
                                                                       
                                                                       
                                                                       
                                                                       
                                                                       
                                                                       
                                                                         
                                                                       
                                                                       
                                                                       
                                                                       
                                                                       
                                                                       
                                                                       
                                                                       
                                                                       
                                                                       
                                                                       
                                                                       
                                                                       
                                                                       
                                                                       
                                                                       
                                                                       
                                                                       
                                                                       
                                                                       
                                                                       
                                                                       
  Totals                                                                   
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 

 

Page 20 of 23

B-20

 

 

       

(WELLS FARGO LOGO)

 

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 

Corporate Trust Services 

8480 Stagecoach Circle 

Frederick, MD 21701-4747

BENCHMARK 2020-B21 Mortgage Trust

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates

Series 2020-B21
For Additional Information please contact
CTSLink Customer Service
1-866-846-4526
Reports Available     www.ctslink.com
Distribution Date: 12/17/20
Record Date: 11/30/20
Determination Date: 12/11/20

                                                                 
  Interest Shortfall Reconciliation Detail - Part 1  
                                                                 
  Offering
Document
Cross-
Reference
    Stated
Principal
Balance at
Contribution
    Current
Ending
Scheduled
Balance
    Special Servicing Fees     ASER     (PPIS) Excess     Non-Recoverable
(Scheduled
Interest)
    Interest on
Advances
    Modified Interest
Rate (Reduction)
/Excess
 
Monthly     Liquidation   Work Out
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
  Totals                                                              
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 

 

Page 21 of 23

B-21

 

 

       

(WELLS FARGO LOGO)

 

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 

Corporate Trust Services 

8480 Stagecoach Circle 

Frederick, MD 21701-4747

BENCHMARK 2020-B21 Mortgage Trust

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates

Series 2020-B21
For Additional Information please contact
CTSLink Customer Service
1-866-846-4526
Reports Available     www.ctslink.com
Distribution Date: 12/17/20
Record Date: 11/30/20
Determination Date: 12/11/20

                 
  Interest Shortfall Reconciliation Detail - Part 2  
                 
  Offering
Document
Cross-Reference
Stated Principal
Balance at
Contribution
Current Ending
Scheduled
Balance
Reimb of Advances to the Servicer  Other (Shortfalls)/ 
Refunds
Comments  
Current Month Left to Reimburse
Master Servicer
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
  Totals              
  Interest Shortfall Reconciliation Detail Part 2 Total 0.00      
  Interest Shortfall Reconciliation Detail Part 1 Total 0.00      
  Total Interest Shortfall Allocated to Trust 0.00      
                 
                 
                 
                 

 

Page 22 of 23

B-22

 

 

       

(WELLS FARGO LOGO)

 

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 

Corporate Trust Services 

8480 Stagecoach Circle 

Frederick, MD 21701-4747

BENCHMARK 2020-B21 Mortgage Trust

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates

Series 2020-B21
For Additional Information please contact
CTSLink Customer Service
1-866-846-4526
Reports Available     www.ctslink.com
Distribution Date: 12/17/20
Record Date: 11/30/20
Determination Date: 12/11/20

     
     
  Supplemental Reporting  
     
     
  Risk Retention  
     
  Pursuant to the PSA and the Credit Risk Retention Agreement, the Certificate Administrator has made available on www.ctslink.com, specifically under the “U.S. Risk Retention Special Notices” tab for the BENCHMARK 2020-B21 Mortgage Trust transaction, certain information provided to the Certificate Administrator regarding each Retaining Party’s compliance with the Retention Covenant. Investors should refer to the Certificate Administrator’s website for all such information.  
     
     
     
     
  Disclosable Special Servicer Fees, Loan Event of Default, Servicer Termination Event or Special Servicer Termination Event information would be disclosed here.  
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

 

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B-23

 

 

 

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ANNEX C

 

FORM OF OPERATING ADVISOR ANNUAL REPORT1

 

Report Date: This report will be delivered annually no later than [INSERT DATE], pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as of [____] (the “Pooling and Servicing Agreement”), among GS Mortgage Securities Corporation II, as depositor, Midland Loan Services, a Division of PNC Bank, National Association, as master servicer and as special servicer, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as certificate administrator and as trustee, and Park Bridge Lender Services LLC, as operating advisor and as asset representations reviewer..
Transaction: Benchmark 2020-B21 Mortgage Trust Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2020-B21
Operating Advisor: Park Bridge Lender Services LLC
Special Servicer as of December 31, 20[__]: [_______]
Directing Holder: [_______]

 

I.    Population of Mortgage Loans that Were Considered in Compiling this Report

 

1.The Special Servicer has notified the Operating Advisor that [●] Specially Serviced Loans were transferred to special servicing in the prior calendar year [INSERT YEAR].

 

a.[●] of those Specially Serviced Loans are still being analyzed by the Special Servicer as part of the development of [a Final] Asset Status Report.

 

b.[Final] Asset Status Reports were issued with respect to [●] of such Specially Serviced Loans. This report is based only on the Specially Serviced Loans in respect of which [a Final] Asset Status Report has been issued. The [Final] Asset Status Reports may not yet be fully implemented.

 

II.   Executive Summary

 

Based on the requirements and qualifications set forth in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, as well as the items listed below, the Operating Advisor (in accordance with the Operating Advisor’s analysis requirements outlined in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement) has undertaken a limited review of the Special Servicer’s actions under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement on the loans identified in this report. Based solely on such limited review of the items listed below, and subject to the assumptions, limitations and qualifications set forth herein, the Operating Advisor believes, in its sole discretion exercised in good faith, that the Special Servicer [is/is not] operating in compliance with the Servicing Standard with respect to its performance of its duties under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement during the prior calendar year on an “asset-level” basis. [The Operating Advisor believes, in its sole discretion exercised in good faith, that the Special Servicer has failed to comply with the Servicing Standard, as a result of the following material deviations.]

 

[LIST OF ANY MATERIAL DEVIATION ITEMS]

 

In addition, the Operating Advisor notes the following: [PROVIDE SUMMARY OF ANY ADDITIONAL MATERIAL INFORMATION].

 

[ADD RECOMMENDATION OF REPLACEMENT OF SPECIAL SERVICER, IF APPLICABLE]

 

III.  List of Items that Were Considered in Compiling this Report

 

 

1     This report is an indicative report and does not reflect the final form of annual report to be used in any particular year. The Operating Advisor will have the ability to modify or alter the organization and content of any particular report, subject to the compliance with the terms of the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, including, without limitation, provisions relating to Privileged Information.

 

C-1

 

In rendering our assessment herein, we examined and relied upon the accuracy and completeness of the items listed below:

 

1.Any Major Decision Reporting Package that is delivered or made available to the Operating Advisor by the Special Servicer pursuant to the Pooling and Servicing Agreement.

 

2.Reports by the Special Servicer made available to Privileged Persons that are posted on the certificate administrator’s website that is relevant to the Operating Advisor’s obligations under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, each Asset Status Report (after a Control Termination Event), and each Final Asset Status Report, in each case, delivered or made available to the Operating Advisor pursuant to the terms of the Pooling and Servicing Agreement.

 

3.The Special Servicer’s assessment of compliance report, attestation report by a third party regarding the Special Servicer’s compliance with its obligations and net present value calculations and Appraisal Reduction Amount calculations delivered or made available to the Operating Advisor pursuant to the terms of the Pooling and Servicing Agreement.

 

4.[LIST OTHER REVIEWED INFORMATION].

 

5.[INSERT IF AFTER A CONTROL TERMINATION EVENT: Consulted with the Special Servicer as provided under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement on Asset Status Reports for a Specially Serviced Loan delivered or made available to the Operating Advisor pursuant to the terms of the Pooling and Servicing Agreement and with respect to Major Decisions processed by the Special Servicer.]

 

NOTE: The Operating Advisor’s review of the above materials should be considered a limited review and not be considered a full or limited audit, legal review or legal conclusion. For instance, we did not review each page of the Special Servicer’s policy and procedure manuals (including amendments and appendices), review underlying lease agreements or similar underlying documents, re-engineer the quantitative aspects of their net present value calculator, visit any related property, visit the Special Servicer, visit the Directing Holder or interact with any borrower. In addition, our review of the net present value calculations and Appraisal Reduction Amount calculations is limited to the mathematical accuracy of the calculations and the corresponding application of the non-discretionary portions of the applicable formulas, and as such, does not take into account the reasonableness of the discretionary portions of such formulas.

 

IV.   Assumptions, Qualifications and Disclaimers Related to the Work Product Undertaken and Opinions Related to this Report

 

1.As provided in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, the Operating Advisor (i) is not required to report on instances of non-compliance with, or deviations from, the Servicing Standard or the special servicer’s obligations under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement that the Operating Advisor determines, in its sole discretion exercised in good faith, to be immaterial and (ii) will not be required to provide or obtain a legal opinion, legal review or legal conclusion.

 

2.In rendering our assessment herein, we have assumed that all executed factual statements, instruments, and other documents that we have relied upon in rendering this assessment have been executed by persons with legal capacity to execute such documents.

 

3.Other than the receipt of any Major Decision Reporting Package or any Asset Status Report that is delivered or made available to the Operating Advisor pursuant to the terms of the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, the Operating Advisor did not participate in, or have access to, the Special Servicer’s and Directing Holder’s discussion(s) regarding any Specially Serviced Loan. The Operating Advisor does not have authority to speak with the Directing Holder directly. As such, the Operating Advisor relied solely upon the information delivered to it by the Special Servicer as well as its interaction with the Special Servicer, if any, in gathering the relevant information to generate

 

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this report. The services that we perform are not designed and cannot be relied upon to detect fraud or illegal acts should any exist.

 

4.The Special Servicer has the legal authority and responsibility to service any Specially Serviced Loan pursuant to the Pooling and Servicing Agreement. The Operating Advisor has no responsibility or authority to alter the standards set forth in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement or the actions of the Special Servicer.

 

5.Confidentiality and other contractual limitations limit the Operating Advisor’s ability to outline the details or substance of any communication held between it and the Special Servicer regarding any Specially Serviced Loan and certain information it reviewed in connection with its duties under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement. As a result, this report may not reflect all the relevant information that the Operating Advisor is given access to by the Special Servicer.

 

6.The Operating Advisor is not empowered to speak with any investors directly. If the investors have questions regarding this report, they should address such questions to the certificate administrator through the certificate administrator’s website.

 

7.This report does not constitute recommendations to buy, sell or hold any security, nor does the Operating Advisor take into account market prices of securities or financial markets generally when performing its limited review of the Special Servicer as described above.

 

Terms used but not defined in this report have the meaning set forth in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement.

 

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ANNEX D-1

 

GOLDMAN SACHS MORTGAGE COMPANY REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

 

GSMC will in its MLPA, with respect to each GSMC Mortgage Loan, make the representations and warranties set forth below as of the Cut-off Date or such other date specified below, in each case subject to the exceptions to those representations and warranties that are described on Annex D-2. Prior to the execution of the related final MLPA, there may be additions, subtractions or other modifications to the representations, warranties and exceptions. These representations, warranties and exceptions should not be read alone, but should only be read in conjunction with the prospectus. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined in this Annex D-1 will have the meanings set forth in this prospectus or, if not defined in this prospectus, in the related MLPA.

 

The related MLPA, together with the related representations and warranties (subject to the exceptions thereto), serves to contractually allocate risk between GSMC, on the one hand, and the issuing entity, on the other. The representations and warranties are not intended to be disclosure statements regarding the characteristics of the related mortgage loans, Mortgaged Properties or other subjects discussed, but rather are intended as a risk allocation mechanism. We cannot assure you that the mortgage loans actually conform to the statements made in the representations and warranties that are presented below. The representations, warranties and exceptions have been provided to you for informational purposes only and prospective investors should not rely on the representations, warranties and exceptions as a basis for any investment decision. For disclosure regarding the characteristics, risks and other information regarding the mortgage loans, Mortgaged Properties and the certificates, you should read and rely solely on the prospectus. None of the depositor or the underwriters or their respective affiliates makes any representation regarding the accuracy or completeness of the representations, warranties and exceptions.

 

(1)       Whole Loan; Ownership of Mortgage Loans. Except with respect to a GSMC Mortgage Loan that is part of a Whole Loan, each GSMC Mortgage Loan is a whole loan and not a participation interest in a GSMC Mortgage Loan. Each GSMC Mortgage Loan that is part of a Whole Loan is a senior or pari passu portion of a whole loan evidenced by a senior or pari passu note. At the time of the sale, transfer and assignment to the depositor, no Mortgage Note or Mortgage was subject to any assignment (other than assignments to GSMC), participation or pledge, and GSMC had good title to, and was the sole owner of, each GSMC Mortgage Loan free and clear of any and all liens, charges, pledges, encumbrances, participations, any other ownership interests on, in or to such GSMC Mortgage Loan other than any servicing rights appointment, or similar agreement, any Non-Serviced PSA with respect to a GSMC Mortgage Loan and rights of the holder of a related Companion Loan pursuant to a Co-Lender Agreement. GSMC has full right and authority to sell, assign and transfer each GSMC Mortgage Loan, and the assignment to Depositor constitutes a legal, valid and binding assignment of each GSMC Mortgage Loan free and clear of any and all liens, pledges, charges or security interests of any nature encumbering any GSMC Mortgage Loan other than the rights of the holder of a related Companion Loan pursuant to a Co-Lender Agreement.

 

(2)       Loan Document Status. Each related Mortgage Note, Mortgage, assignment of leases (if a separate instrument), guaranty and other agreement executed by or on behalf of the related mortgagor, guarantor or other obligor in connection with such GSMC Mortgage Loan is the legal, valid and binding obligation of the related mortgagor, guarantor or other obligor (subject to any non-recourse provisions contained in any of the foregoing agreements and any applicable state anti-deficiency or market value limit deficiency legislation), as applicable, and is enforceable in accordance with its terms, except (i) as such enforcement may be limited by (a) bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent transfer, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and (b) general principles of equity (regardless of whether such enforcement is considered in a proceeding in equity or at law) and (ii) that certain provisions in such Mortgage Loan documents (including, without limitation, provisions requiring the payment of default interest, late fees or prepayment/yield maintenance fees, charges and/or premiums) are, or may be, further limited or rendered unenforceable by or under applicable law, but (subject to the limitations set forth in clause (i) above) such limitations or unenforceability will not render such Mortgage

 

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Loan documents invalid as a whole or materially interfere with the Mortgagee’s realization of the principal benefits and/or security provided thereby (clauses (i) and (ii) collectively, the “Standard Qualifications”).

 

Except as set forth in the immediately preceding sentence, there is no valid offset, defense, counterclaim or right of rescission available to the related mortgagor with respect to any of the related Mortgage Notes, Mortgages or other Mortgage Loan documents, including, without limitation, any such valid offset, defense, counterclaim or right based on intentional fraud by GSMC in connection with the origination of any GSMC Mortgage Loan, that would deny the Mortgagee the principal benefits intended to be provided by the Mortgage Note, Mortgage or other Mortgage Loan documents.

 

(3)       Mortgage Provisions. The Mortgage Loan documents for each GSMC Mortgage Loan contain provisions that render the rights and remedies of the holder thereof adequate for the practical realization against the related Mortgaged Property of the principal benefits of the security intended to be provided thereby, including realization by judicial or, if applicable, nonjudicial foreclosure subject to the limitations set forth in the Standard Qualifications.

 

(4)       Mortgage Status; Waivers and Modifications. Since origination and except by written instruments set forth in the related Mortgage File (a)(1) to the knowledge of GSMC, after due inquiry, there has been no forbearance, waiver or modification of the material terms of the Mortgage Loan which such forbearance, waiver or modification relates to the COVID-19 emergency and (2) other than as related to the COVID-19 emergency, the material terms of such Mortgage, Mortgage Note, GSMC Mortgage Loan guaranty, and related Mortgage Loan documents have not been waived, impaired, modified, altered, satisfied, canceled, subordinated or rescinded in any respect which materially interferes with the security intended to be provided by such Mortgage; (b) no related Mortgaged Property or any portion thereof has been released from the lien of the related Mortgage in any manner which materially interferes with the security intended to be provided by such Mortgage or the use or operation of the remaining portion of such Mortgaged Property; and (c) neither the related Mortgagor nor the related guarantor has been released from its material obligations under the related GSMC Mortgage Loan.

 

(5)       Lien; Valid Assignment. Subject to the Standard Qualifications, each assignment of Mortgage and assignment of assignment of leases to the issuing entity (or, with respect to a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, to the related Non-Serviced Trustee) constitutes a legal, valid and binding assignment to the issuing entity (or, with respect to a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, to the related Non-Serviced Trustee). Each related Mortgage and assignment of leases is freely assignable without the consent of the related mortgagor. Each related Mortgage is a legal, valid and enforceable first lien on the related Mortgagor’s fee (or if identified on the mortgage loan schedule attached to the related MLPA, leasehold) interest in the related Mortgaged Property in the principal amount of such GSMC Mortgage Loan or allocated loan amount (subject only to Permitted Encumbrances (as defined below) and the exceptions to paragraph (6) set forth on Annex D-2 (each such exception, a “Title Exception”)), except as the enforcement thereof may be limited by the Standard Qualifications. Such Mortgaged Property (subject to and excepting Permitted Encumbrances and the Title Exceptions) as of origination was, and as of the Cut-off Date, to GSMC’s knowledge, is free and clear of any recorded mechanics’ liens, recorded materialmen’s liens and other recorded encumbrances which are prior to or equal with the lien of the related Mortgage, except those which are bonded over, escrowed for or insured against by a lender’s title insurance policy (as described below), and, to GSMC’s knowledge and subject to the rights of tenants (as tenants only) (subject to and excepting Permitted Encumbrances and the Title Exceptions), no rights exist which under law could give rise to any such lien or encumbrance that would be prior to or equal with the lien of the related Mortgage, except those which are bonded over, escrowed for or insured against by a lender’s title insurance policy (as described below). Notwithstanding anything in this representation to the contrary, no representation is made as to the perfection of any security interest in rents or other personal property to the extent that possession or control of such items or actions other than the filing of Uniform Commercial Code financing statements is required in order to effect such perfection.

 

(6)       Permitted Liens; Title Insurance. Each Mortgaged Property securing a GSMC Mortgage Loan is covered by an American Land Title Association loan title insurance policy or a comparable form of loan title insurance policy approved for use in the applicable jurisdiction (or, if such policy is yet to be issued, by a pro forma policy, a preliminary title policy with escrow instructions or a “marked up” commitment, in each case

 

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binding on the title insurer) (the “Title Policy”) in the original principal amount of such GSMC Mortgage Loan (or with respect to a GSMC Mortgage Loan secured by multiple properties, an amount equal to at least the allocated loan amount with respect to the Title Policy for each such property) after all advances of principal (including any advances held in escrow or reserves), that insures for the benefit of the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage, the first priority lien of the Mortgage, which lien is subject only to (a) the lien of current real property taxes, water charges, sewer rents and assessments due and payable but not yet delinquent; (b) covenants, conditions and restrictions, rights of way, easements and other matters of public record; (c) the exceptions (general and specific) and exclusions set forth in such Title Policy; (d) other matters to which like properties are commonly subject; (e) the rights of tenants (as tenants only) under leases (including subleases) pertaining to the related Mortgaged Property and condominium declarations; (f) if the related GSMC Mortgage Loan constitutes a cross-collateralized GSMC Mortgage Loan, the lien of the Mortgage for another GSMC Mortgage Loan contained in the same Crossed Group; and (g) if the related GSMC Mortgage Loan is part of a Whole Loan, the rights of the holder(s) of any related Companion Loan(s) pursuant to the related Co-Lender Agreement; provided that none of items (a) through (g), individually or in the aggregate, materially and adversely interferes with the value or current use of the Mortgaged Property or the security intended to be provided by such Mortgage or the mortgagor’s ability to pay its obligations when they become due (collectively, the “Permitted Encumbrances”). Except as contemplated by clauses (f) and (g) of the preceding sentence, none of the Permitted Encumbrances are mortgage liens that are senior to or coordinate and co-equal with the lien of the related Mortgage. Such Title Policy (or, if it has yet to be issued, the coverage to be provided thereby) is in full force and effect, all premiums thereon have been paid and no claims have been made by GSMC thereunder and no claims have been paid thereunder. Neither GSMC, nor to GSMC’s knowledge, any other holder of a GSMC Mortgage Loan, has done, by act or omission, anything that would materially impair the coverage under such Title Policy.

 

(7)       Junior Liens. It being understood that B notes secured by the same Mortgage as a GSMC Mortgage Loan are not subordinate mortgages or junior liens, except for any GSMC Mortgage Loan that is cross-collateralized and cross-defaulted with another GSMC Mortgage Loan, there are no subordinate mortgages or junior liens securing the payment of money encumbering the related Mortgaged Property (other than Permitted Encumbrances and the Title Exceptions, taxes and assessments, mechanics and materialmens liens (which are the subject of the representation in paragraph (5) above), and equipment and other personal property financing). Except as set forth on Schedule D-1 to this Annex D-1, GSMC has no knowledge of any mezzanine debt secured directly by interests in the related mortgagor.

 

(8)       Assignment of Leases and Rents. There exists as part of the related Mortgage File an assignment of leases (either as a separate instrument or incorporated into the related Mortgage). Subject to the Permitted Encumbrances and the Title Exceptions, each related assignment of leases creates a valid first-priority collateral assignment of, or a valid first-priority lien or security interest in, rents and certain rights under the related lease or leases, subject only to a license granted to the related mortgagor to exercise certain rights and to perform certain obligations of the lessor under such lease or leases, including the right to operate the related leased property, except as the enforcement thereof may be limited by the Standard Qualifications. The related Mortgage or related assignment of leases, subject to applicable law, provides that, upon an event of default under each GSMC Mortgage Loan, a receiver is permitted to be appointed for the collection of rents or for the related Mortgagee to enter into possession to collect the rents or for rents to be paid directly to the Mortgagee.

 

(9)       UCC Filings. If the related Mortgaged Property is operated as a hospitality property, GSMC has filed and/or recorded or caused to be filed and/or recorded (or, if not filed and/or recorded, submitted in proper form for filing and/or recording), UCC financing statements in the appropriate public filing and/or recording offices necessary at the time of the origination of the related GSMC Mortgage Loan to perfect a valid security interest in all items of physical personal property reasonably necessary to operate such Mortgaged Property owned by such mortgagor and located on the related Mortgaged Property (other than any non-material personal property, any personal property subject to a purchase money security interest, a sale and leaseback financing arrangement as permitted under the terms of the related Mortgage Loan documents or any other personal property leases applicable to such personal property), to the extent perfection may be effected pursuant to applicable law by recording or filing, as the case may be. Subject to

 

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the Standard Qualifications, each related Mortgage (or equivalent document) creates a valid and enforceable lien and security interest on the items of personalty described above. No representation is made as to the perfection of any security interest in rents or other personal property to the extent that possession or control of such items or actions other than the filing of UCC financing statements are required in order to effect such perfection.

 

(10)     Condition of Property. GSMC or the originator of each GSMC Mortgage Loan inspected or caused to be inspected each related Mortgaged Property within six months of origination of the related GSMC Mortgage Loan and within thirteen months of the Cut-off Date.

 

An engineering report or property condition assessment was prepared in connection with the origination of each GSMC Mortgage Loan no more than thirteen months prior to the Cut-off Date. To GSMC’s knowledge, based solely upon due diligence customarily performed in connection with the origination of comparable mortgage loans, as of the Closing Date, each related Mortgaged Property was free and clear of any material damage (other than deferred maintenance for which escrows were established at origination) that would affect materially and adversely the use or value of such Mortgaged Property as security for the GSMC Mortgage Loan.

 

(11)     Taxes and Assessments. All taxes, governmental assessments and other outstanding governmental charges (including, without limitation, water and sewage charges), or installments thereof, which could be a lien on the related Mortgaged Property that would be of equal or superior priority to the lien of the Mortgage and that prior to the Cut-off Date have become delinquent in respect of each related Mortgaged Property have been paid, or an escrow of funds has been established in an amount sufficient to cover such payments and reasonably estimated interest and penalties, if any, thereon. For purposes of this representation and warranty, real estate taxes and governmental assessments and other outstanding governmental charges and installments thereof will not be considered delinquent until the earlier of (a) the date on which interest and/or penalties would first be payable thereon and (b) the date on which enforcement action is entitled to be taken by the related taxing authority.

 

(12)     Condemnation. As of the date of origination and to GSMC’s knowledge as of the Cut-off Date, there is no proceeding pending, and, to GSMC’s knowledge as of the date of origination and as of the Cut-off Date, there is no proceeding threatened, for the total or partial condemnation of any Mortgaged Property that would have a material adverse effect on the value, use or operation of such Mortgaged Property.

 

(13)     Actions Concerning Mortgage Loan. As of the date of origination and to GSMC’s knowledge as of the Cut-off Date, there was no pending or filed action, suit or proceeding, arbitration or governmental investigation involving any mortgagor, guarantor, or mortgagor’s interest in the related Mortgaged Property, an adverse outcome of which would reasonably be expected to materially and adversely affect (a) such mortgagor’s title to such Mortgaged Property, (b) the validity or enforceability of the Mortgage, (c) such mortgagor’s ability to perform under the related GSMC Mortgage Loan, (d) such guarantor’s ability to perform under the related guaranty, (e) the principal benefit of the security intended to be provided by the related Mortgage Loan documents or (f) the current principal use of such Mortgaged Property.

 

(14)     Escrow Deposits. All escrow deposits and payments required to be escrowed with any Mortgagee pursuant to each GSMC Mortgage Loan are in the possession, or under the control, of GSMC or its servicer, and there are no deficiencies (subject to any applicable grace or cure periods) in connection therewith, and all such escrows and deposits (or the right thereto) that are required to be escrowed with the related Mortgagee under the related Mortgage Loan documents are being conveyed by GSMC to the Depositor or its servicer.

 

(15)     No Holdbacks. The principal amount of each GSMC Mortgage Loan stated on the mortgage loan schedule attached to the related MLPA has been fully disbursed as of the Closing Date and there is no requirement for future advances thereunder (except in those cases where the full amount of the GSMC Mortgage Loan has been disbursed but a portion thereof is being held in escrow or reserve accounts pending the satisfaction of certain conditions relating to leasing, repairs or other matters with respect to the

 

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related Mortgaged Property, the mortgagor or other considerations determined by GSMC to merit such holdback).

 

(16)     Insurance. Each related Mortgaged Property is, and is required pursuant to the related Mortgage to be, insured by a property insurance policy providing coverage for loss in accordance with coverage found under a “special cause of loss form” or “all risk form” that includes replacement cost valuation issued by an insurer meeting the requirements of the related Mortgage Loan documents and meeting the Insurance Rating Requirements (as defined below), in an amount (subject to a customary deductible) not less than the lesser of (1) the original principal balance of the related GSMC Mortgage Loan and (2) the full insurable value on a replacement cost basis of the improvements, furniture, furnishings, fixtures and equipment owned by the related mortgagor and included in such Mortgaged Property (with no deduction for physical depreciation), but, in any event, not less than the amount necessary or containing such endorsements as are necessary to avoid the operation of any coinsurance provisions with respect to the related Mortgaged Property.

 

Insurance Rating Requirements” means either (i) a claims paying or financial strength rating of at least “A-:VIII” from A.M. Best Company or “A3” (or the equivalent) from Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or “A-” from S&P Global Ratings or (ii) the Syndicate Insurance Rating Requirements. “Syndicate Insurance Rating Requirements” means insurance provided by a syndicate of insurers, as to which (i) if such syndicate consists of 5 or more members, at least 60% of the coverage is provided by insurers that meet the Insurance Rating Requirements (under clause (i) of the definition of such term) and up to 40% of the coverage is provided by insurers that have a claims paying or financial strength rating of at least “BBB-” by S&P Global Ratings, acting through Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC or at least “Baa3” by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., and (ii) if such syndicate consists of 4 or fewer members, at least 75% of the coverage is provided by insurers that meet the Insurance Rating Requirements (under clause (i) of the definition of such term) and up to 25% of the coverage is provided by insurers that have a claims paying or financial strength rating of at least “BBB-” by S&P Global Ratings, acting through Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC or at least “Baa3” by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc.

 

Each related Mortgaged Property is also covered, and required to be covered pursuant to the related Mortgage Loan documents, by business interruption or rental loss insurance which (subject to a customary deductible) covers a period of not less than 12 months (or with respect to each GSMC Mortgage Loan on a single asset with a principal balance of $50 million or more, 18 months).

 

If any material part of the improvements, exclusive of a parking lot, located on a Mortgaged Property is in an area identified in the Federal Register by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as a “Special Flood Hazard Area,” the related mortgagor is required to maintain insurance in the maximum amount available under the National Flood Insurance Program (irrespective of whether such coverage is provided pursuant to a National Flood Insurance Program policy or through a private policy), plus such additional flood coverage in an amount as is generally required by GSMC for comparable mortgage loans intended for securitization.

 

If a Mortgaged Property is located within 25 miles of the coast of the Gulf of Mexico or the Atlantic coast of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina or North Carolina, the related mortgagor is required to maintain coverage for windstorm and/or windstorm related perils and/or “named storms” issued by an insurer meeting the Insurance Rating Requirements or endorsement covering damage from windstorm and/or windstorm related perils and/or named storms, in an amount not less than the lesser of (1) the original principal balance of the related GSMC Mortgage Loan and (2) 100% of the full insurable value on a replacement cost basis of the improvements and personalty and fixtures included in the related Mortgaged Property by an insurer meeting the Insurance Rating Requirements.

 

Each Mortgaged Property is covered, and required to be covered pursuant to the related Mortgage Loan documents, by a commercial general liability insurance policy issued by an insurer meeting the Insurance Rating Requirements including coverage for property damage, contractual damage and personal injury (including bodily injury and death) in amounts as are generally required by prudent institutional commercial mortgage lenders, and in any event not less than $1 million per occurrence and $2 million in the aggregate.

 

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An architectural or engineering consultant has performed an analysis of each Mortgaged Property located in seismic zones 3 or 4 in order to evaluate the structural and seismic condition of such property, for the sole purpose of assessing the scenario expected limit (“SEL”) for the related Mortgaged Property in the event of an earthquake. In such instance, the SEL was based on a 475-year return period, an exposure period of 50 years and a 10% probability of exceedance. If the resulting report concluded that the SEL would exceed 20% of the amount of the replacement costs of the improvements, earthquake insurance on such Mortgaged Property was obtained from an insurer rated at least “A:VIII” by A.M. Best Company or “A3” (or the equivalent) from Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or “A-” by S&P Global Ratings, acting through Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC in an amount not less than 100% of the SEL.

 

The Mortgage Loan documents for each GSMC Mortgage Loan require insurance proceeds in respect of a property loss to be applied either (a) to the repair or restoration of all or part of the related Mortgaged Property, with respect to all property losses in excess of 5% of the original or then outstanding principal amount of the related GSMC Mortgage Loan (or related Whole Loan), the Mortgagee (or a trustee appointed by it) having the right to hold and disburse such proceeds as the repair or restoration progresses, or (b) to the payment of the outstanding principal balance of such GSMC Mortgage Loan together with any accrued interest thereon.

 

All premiums on all insurance policies referred to in this section required to be paid as of the Cut-off Date have been paid, and such insurance policies name the Mortgagee under each GSMC Mortgage Loan and its successors and assigns as a loss payee under a Mortgagee endorsement clause or, in the case of the general liability insurance policy, as named or additional insured. Such insurance policies will inure to the benefit of the trustee (or, in the case of a Mortgage Loan that is a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, the applicable Non-Serviced Trustee). Each related GSMC Mortgage Loan obligates the related mortgagor to maintain (or cause to be maintained) all such insurance and, at such mortgagor’s failure to do so, authorizes the Mortgagee to maintain such insurance at the mortgagor’s reasonable cost and expense and to charge such mortgagor for related premiums. All such insurance policies (other than commercial liability policies) require at least 10 days’ prior notice to the Mortgagee of termination or cancellation arising because of nonpayment of a premium and at least 30 days’ prior notice to the Mortgagee of termination or cancellation (or such lesser period, not less than 10 days, as may be required by applicable law) arising for any reason other than non-payment of a premium and no such notice has been received by GSMC.

 

(17)     Access; Utilities; Separate Tax Lots. Each Mortgaged Property (a) is located on or adjacent to a public road and has direct legal access to such road, or has access via an irrevocable easement or irrevocable right of way permitting ingress and egress to/from a public road, (b) is served by or has uninhibited access rights to public or private water and sewer (or well and septic) and all required utilities, all of which are appropriate for the current use of such Mortgaged Property, and (c) constitutes one or more separate tax parcels which do not include any property which is not part of the Mortgaged Property or is subject to an endorsement under the related Title Policy insuring the Mortgaged Property, or in certain cases, an application has been, or will be, made to the applicable governing authority for creation of separate tax lots, in which case the related GSMC Mortgage Loan requires the mortgagor to escrow an amount sufficient to pay taxes for the existing tax parcel of which such Mortgaged Property is a part until the separate tax lots are created.

 

(18)     No Encroachments. To GSMC’s knowledge based solely on surveys obtained in connection with origination and the Mortgagee’s Title Policy (or, if such policy is not yet issued, a pro forma title policy, a preliminary title policy with escrow instructions or a “marked up” commitment) obtained in connection with the origination of each GSMC Mortgage Loan, all material improvements that were included for the purpose of determining the appraised value of the related Mortgaged Property at the time of the origination of such GSMC Mortgage Loan are within the boundaries of the related Mortgaged Property, except encroachments that do not materially and adversely affect the value or current use of such Mortgaged Property or for which insurance or endorsements were obtained under the Title Policy. No improvements on adjoining parcels encroach onto the related Mortgaged Property except for encroachments that do not materially and adversely affect the value or current use of such Mortgaged Property or for which insurance or endorsements were obtained under the Title Policy. No improvements encroach upon any easements except for encroachments the removal of which would not materially and adversely affect the value or

 

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current use of such Mortgaged Property or for which insurance or endorsements were obtained under the Title Policy.

 

(19)     No Contingent Interest or Equity Participation. No GSMC Mortgage Loan has a shared appreciation feature, any other contingent interest feature or a negative amortization feature (except that an ARD Loan may provide for the accrual of the portion of interest in excess of the rate in effect prior to the Anticipated Repayment Date) or an equity participation by GSMC.

 

(20)     REMIC. Each GSMC Mortgage Loan is a “qualified mortgage” within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(3) of the Code (but determined without regard to the rule in Treasury Regulations Section 1.860G-2(f)(2) that treats certain defective mortgage loans as qualified mortgages), and, accordingly, (A) the issue price of the GSMC Mortgage Loan to the related Mortgagor at origination did not exceed the non-contingent principal amount of the GSMC Mortgage Loan and (B) either: (a) such GSMC Mortgage Loan is secured by an interest in real property (including buildings and structural components thereof, but excluding personal property) having a fair market value (i) at the date the GSMC Mortgage Loan (or related Whole Loan) was originated at least equal to 80% of the adjusted issue price of the GSMC Mortgage Loan (or related Whole Loan) on such date or (ii) at the Closing Date at least equal to 80% of the adjusted issue price of the GSMC Mortgage Loan (or related Whole Loan) on such date, provided that for purposes hereof, the fair market value of the real property interest must first be reduced by (A) the amount of any lien on the real property interest that is senior to the GSMC Mortgage Loan and (B) a proportionate amount of any lien that is in parity with the GSMC Mortgage Loan; or (b) substantially all of the proceeds of such GSMC Mortgage Loan were used to acquire, improve or protect the real property which served as the only security for such GSMC Mortgage Loan (other than a recourse feature or other third party credit enhancement within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Section 1.860G-2(a)(1)(ii)). If the GSMC Mortgage Loan was “significantly modified” prior to the Closing Date so as to result in a taxable exchange under Section 1001 of the Code, it either (x) was modified as a result of the default or reasonably foreseeable default of such GSMC Mortgage Loan or (y) satisfies the provisions of either sub-clause (B)(a)(i) above (substituting the date of the last such modification for the date the GSMC Mortgage Loan was originated) or sub-clause (B)(a)(ii), including the proviso thereto. For purposes of the preceding sentence, a GSMC Mortgage Loan will not be considered “significantly modified” solely by reason of the borrower having been granted a COVID-19 related forbearance provided that: (a) such GSMC Mortgage Loan forbearance is covered by Revenue Procedure 2020-26 by reason of satisfying the requirements for such coverage stated in Section 5.02(2) of Revenue Procedure 2020-26; and (b) GSMC identifies such GSMC Mortgage Loan and provides (x) the date on which such forbearance was granted, (y) the length in months of the forbearance, and (z) how the payments in forbearance will be paid (that is, by extension of maturity, change of amortization schedule, etc.). Any prepayment premium and yield maintenance charges applicable to the GSMC Mortgage Loan constitute “customary prepayment penalties” within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Section 1.860G-1(b)(2). All terms used in this paragraph will have the same meanings as set forth in the related Treasury Regulations.

 

(21)     Compliance with Usury Laws. The Mortgage Rate (exclusive of any default interest, late charges, yield maintenance charge, or prepayment premiums) of each GSMC Mortgage Loan complied as of the date of origination with, or was exempt from, applicable state or federal laws, regulations and other requirements pertaining to usury.

 

(22)     Authorized to do Business. To the extent required under applicable law, as of the Cut-off Date or as of the date that such entity held the Mortgage Note, each holder of the Mortgage Note was authorized to originate, acquire and/or hold (as applicable) the Mortgage Note in the jurisdiction in which each related Mortgaged Property is located, or the failure to be so authorized does not materially and adversely affect the enforceability of such GSMC Mortgage Loan by the issuing entity.

 

(23)     Trustee under Deed of Trust. With respect to each Mortgage which is a deed of trust, as of the date of origination and, to GSMC’s knowledge, as of the Closing Date, a trustee, duly qualified under applicable law to serve as such, currently so serves and is named in the deed of trust or has been substituted in accordance with the Mortgage and applicable law or may be substituted in accordance with the Mortgage and applicable law by the related Mortgagee.

 

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(24)     Local Law Compliance. To GSMC’s knowledge, based upon any of a letter from any governmental authorities, a legal opinion, an architect’s letter, a zoning consultant’s report, an endorsement to the related Title Policy, or other affirmative investigation of local law compliance consistent with the investigation conducted by GSMC for similar commercial and multifamily mortgage loans intended for securitization, there are no material violations of applicable zoning ordinances, building codes and land laws (collectively “Zoning Regulations”) with respect to the improvements located on or forming part of each Mortgaged Property securing a GSMC Mortgage Loan as of the date of origination of such GSMC Mortgage Loan (or related Whole Loan, as applicable) and as of the Cut-off Date, other than those which (i) are insured by the Title Policy or a law and ordinance insurance policy or (ii) would not have a material adverse effect on the value, operation or net operating income of the related Mortgaged Property. The terms of the related Mortgage Loan documents require the mortgagor to comply in all material respects with all applicable governmental regulations, zoning and building laws.

 

(25)     Licenses and Permits. Each mortgagor covenants in the related Mortgage Loan documents that it will keep all material licenses, permits and applicable governmental authorizations necessary for its operation of the related Mortgaged Property in full force and effect, and to GSMC’s knowledge based upon any of a letter from any government authorities or other affirmative investigation of local law compliance consistent with the investigation conducted by GSMC for similar commercial and multifamily mortgage loans intended for securitization, all such material licenses, permits and applicable governmental authorizations are in effect. Each GSMC Mortgage Loan requires the related mortgagor to be qualified to do business in the jurisdiction in which the related Mortgaged Property is located.

 

(26)     Recourse Obligations. The Mortgage Loan documents for each GSMC Mortgage Loan provide that such GSMC Mortgage Loan (a) becomes full recourse to the mortgagor and guarantor (which is a natural person or persons, or an entity distinct from the mortgagor (but may be affiliated with the mortgagor) that has assets other than equity in the related Mortgaged Property that are not de minimis) in any of the following events: (i) if any voluntary petition for bankruptcy, insolvency, dissolution or liquidation pursuant to federal bankruptcy law, or any similar federal or state law, will be filed by the related mortgagor; (ii) the related mortgagor or guarantor will have colluded with (or, alternatively, solicited or caused to be solicited) other creditors to cause an involuntary bankruptcy filing with respect to such mortgagor or (iii) voluntary transfers of either the Mortgaged Property or equity interests in the mortgagor made in violation of the related Mortgage Loan documents; and (b) contains provisions providing for recourse against the mortgagor and guarantor (which is a natural person or persons, or an entity distinct from the mortgagor (but may be affiliated with the mortgagor) that has assets other than equity in the related Mortgaged Property that are not de minimis), for losses and damages sustained by reason of such mortgagor’s (i) misappropriation of rents after the occurrence of an event of default under the related GSMC Mortgage Loan; (ii) misappropriation of (A) insurance proceeds or condemnation awards or (B) security deposits or, alternatively, the failure of any security deposits to be delivered to the Mortgagee upon foreclosure or action in lieu thereof (except to the extent applied in accordance with leases prior to a GSMC Mortgage Loan event of default); (iii) fraud or intentional material misrepresentation; (iv) breaches of the environmental covenants in the Mortgage Loan documents; or (v) commission of intentional material physical waste at the related Mortgaged Property (but, in some cases, only to the extent there is sufficient cash flow generated by the related Mortgaged Property to prevent such waste).

 

(27)     Mortgage Releases. The terms of the related Mortgage or related Mortgage Loan documents do not provide for release of any material portion of the related Mortgaged Property from the lien of the Mortgage except (a) a partial release, accompanied by principal repayment, or partial Defeasance (as defined in paragraph (32)), in each case, of not less than a specified percentage at least equal to the lesser of (i) 110% of the related allocated loan amount of such portion of the Mortgaged Property and (ii) the outstanding principal balance of the related GSMC Mortgage Loan, (b) upon payment in full of such GSMC Mortgage Loan, (c) upon a Defeasance (as defined in (32) below), (d) releases of out-parcels that are unimproved or other portions of the related Mortgaged Property which will not have a material adverse effect on the underwritten value of such Mortgaged Property and which were not afforded any material value in the appraisal obtained at the origination of the GSMC Mortgage Loan and are not necessary for physical access to the Mortgaged Property or compliance with zoning requirements, or (e) as required pursuant to an order of condemnation or taking by a State or any political subdivision or authority thereof.

 

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With respect to any partial release (including in connection with any partial Defeasance) under the preceding clauses (a) or (d), either: (x) such release of collateral (i) would not constitute a “significant modification” of the subject GSMC Mortgage Loan within the meaning of Section 1.860G-2(b)(2) of the Treasury Regulations and (ii) would not cause the subject GSMC Mortgage Loan to fail to be a “qualified mortgage” within the meaning of Code Section 860G(a)(3)(A); or (y) the Mortgagee or servicer can, in accordance with the related Mortgage Loan documents, condition such release of collateral on the related mortgagor’s delivery of an opinion of tax counsel to the effect specified in the immediately preceding clause (x). For purposes of the preceding clause (x), for all GSMC Mortgage Loans originated after December 6, 2010, if the fair market value of the real property constituting such Mortgaged Property (reduced by (1) the amount of any lien on the real property that is senior to the GSMC Mortgage Loan and (2) a proportionate amount of any lien on the real property that is in parity with the lien of the GSMC Mortgage Loan) after the release is not equal to at least 80% of the principal balance of the GSMC Mortgage Loan (or related Whole Loan) outstanding after the release, the related mortgagor is required to make a payment of principal in an amount not less than the amount required by the REMIC provisions of the Code.

 

With respect to any partial release under the preceding clause (e), for all GSMC Mortgage Loans originated after December 6, 2010, the mortgagor can be required to pay down the principal balance of the related GSMC Mortgage Loan in an amount not less than the amount required by the REMIC provisions of the Code and, to such extent, such amount may not be required to be applied to the restoration of the Mortgaged Property or released to the mortgagor, if, immediately after the release of such portion of the Mortgaged Property from the lien of the Mortgage (but taking into account the planned restoration) the fair market value of the real property constituting the remaining Mortgaged Property is not equal to at least 80% of the remaining principal balance of the GSMC Mortgage Loan (or related Whole Loan).

 

No GSMC Mortgage Loan that is secured by more than one Mortgaged Property or that is cross-collateralized with another GSMC Mortgage Loan permits the release of cross-collateralization of the related Mortgaged Properties or a portion thereof, including due to partial condemnation, other than in compliance with the REMIC provisions of the Code.

 

(28)     Financial Reporting and Rent Rolls. The GSMC Mortgage Loan documents for each GSMC Mortgage Loan require the related mortgagor to provide the owner or holder of the Mortgage with quarterly (other than for single-tenant properties) and annual operating statements, and quarterly (other than for single-tenant properties) rent rolls for properties that have leases contributing more than 5% of the in-place base rent and annual financial statements, which annual financial statements with respect to each GSMC Mortgage Loan with more than one mortgagor are in the form of an annual combined balance sheet of the mortgagor entities (and no other entities), together with the related combined statements of operations, members’ capital and cash flows, including a combining balance sheet and statement of income for the Mortgaged Properties on a combined basis.

 

(29)     Acts of Terrorism Exclusion. With respect to each GSMC Mortgage Loan over $20 million, the related special-form all-risk insurance policy and business interruption policy (issued by an insurer meeting the Insurance Rating Requirements) do not specifically exclude Acts of Terrorism, as defined in the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, as amended by the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007, as amended by the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015 (collectively referred to as “TRIA”), from coverage, or if such coverage is excluded, it is covered by a separate terrorism insurance policy. With respect to each other GSMC Mortgage Loan, the related special all-risk insurance policy and business interruption policy (issued by an insurer meeting the Insurance Rating Requirements) did not, as of the date of origination of the GSMC Mortgage Loan, and, to GSMC’s knowledge, do not, as of the Cut-off Date, specifically exclude Acts of Terrorism, as defined in TRIA, from coverage, or if such coverage is excluded, it is covered by a separate terrorism insurance policy. With respect to each GSMC Mortgage Loan, the related Loan Documents do not expressly waive or prohibit the Mortgagee from requiring coverage for Acts of Terrorism, as defined in TRIA, or damages related thereto; provided, however, that if TRIA or a similar or subsequent statute is not in effect, then provided that terrorism insurance is commercially available, the Mortgagor under each GSMC Mortgage Loan is required to carry terrorism insurance, but in such event the Mortgagor will not be required to spend more than the Terrorism Cap Amount on terrorism insurance coverage, and if the cost of terrorism insurance exceeds the

 

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Terrorism Cap Amount, the Mortgagor is required to purchase the maximum amount of terrorism insurance available with funds equal to the Terrorism Cap Amount. The “Terrorism Cap Amount” is the specified percentage (which is at least equal to 200%) of the amount of the insurance premium that is payable at such time in respect of the property and business interruption/rental loss insurance required under the related Loan Documents (without giving effect to the cost of terrorism and earthquake components of such casualty and business interruption/rental loss insurance).

 

(30)     Due on Sale or Encumbrance. Subject to specific exceptions set forth below, each GSMC Mortgage Loan contains a “due on sale” or other such provision for the acceleration of the payment of the unpaid principal balance of such GSMC Mortgage Loan if, without the consent of the holder of the Mortgage (which consent, in some cases, may not be unreasonably withheld) and/or complying with the requirements of the related Mortgage Loan documents (which provide for transfers without the consent of the Mortgagee which are customarily acceptable to prudent commercial and multifamily mortgage lending institutions lending on the security of property comparable to the related Mortgaged Property, including, without limitation, transfers of worn-out or obsolete furnishings, fixtures, or equipment promptly replaced with property of equivalent value and functionality and transfers by leases entered into in accordance with the Mortgage Loan documents), (a) the related Mortgaged Property, or any equity interest of greater than 50% in the related mortgagor, is directly or indirectly pledged, transferred or sold, other than as related to (i) family and estate planning transfers or transfers upon death or legal incapacity, (ii) transfers to certain affiliates as defined in the related Mortgage Loan documents, (iii) transfers of less than, or other than, a controlling interest in the related mortgagor, (iv) transfers to another holder of direct or indirect equity in the Mortgagor, a specific Person designated in the related Mortgage Loan documents or a Person satisfying specific criteria identified in the related Mortgage Loan documents, such as a qualified equityholder, (v) transfers of stock or similar equity units in publicly traded companies, (vi) a substitution or release of collateral within the parameters of paragraphs (27) and (32) in this Annex D-1 or the exceptions thereto set forth on Annex D-2, or (vii) any mezzanine debt that existed at the origination of the related GSMC Mortgage Loan as set forth on Schedule D-1 to this Annex D-1, or future permitted mezzanine debt as set forth on Schedule D-2 to this Annex D-1 or (b) the related Mortgaged Property is encumbered with a subordinate lien or security interest against the related Mortgaged Property, other than (i) any Companion Loan of any GSMC Mortgage Loan or any subordinate debt that existed at origination and is permitted under the related Mortgage Loan documents, (ii) purchase money security interests (iii) any GSMC Mortgage Loan that is cross-collateralized and cross-defaulted with another GSMC Mortgage Loan, as set forth on Schedule D-3 to this Annex D-1 or (iv) Permitted Encumbrances. The Mortgage or other Mortgage Loan documents provide that, to the extent any Rating Agency fees are incurred in connection with the review of and consent to any transfer or encumbrance, the related mortgagor is responsible for such payment along with all other reasonable out-of-pocket fees and expenses incurred by the Mortgagee relative to such transfer or encumbrance.

 

(31)     Single-Purpose Entity. Each GSMC Mortgage Loan requires the related mortgagor to be a Single-Purpose Entity for at least as long as the related GSMC Mortgage Loan is outstanding. Both the Mortgage Loan documents and the organizational documents of the mortgagor with respect to each GSMC Mortgage Loan with a Cut-off Date Balance in excess of $5 million provide that such mortgagor is a Single-Purpose Entity, and each GSMC Mortgage Loan with a Cut-off Date Balance of $20 million or more has a counsel’s opinion regarding non-consolidation of the related mortgagor. For this purpose, a “Single-Purpose Entity” means an entity, other than an individual, whose organizational documents (or if the GSMC Mortgage Loan has a Cut-off Date Balance equal to $5 million or less, its organizational documents or the related Mortgage Loan documents) provide substantially to the effect that it was formed or organized solely for the purpose of owning and operating one or more of the Mortgaged Properties securing the GSMC Mortgage Loans and prohibit it from engaging in any business unrelated to such Mortgaged Property or Properties, and whose organizational documents further provide, or which entity represented in the related Mortgage Loan documents, substantially to the effect that it does not have any assets other than those related to its interest in and operation of such Mortgaged Property or Properties, or any indebtedness other than as permitted by the related Mortgage(s) or the other related Mortgage Loan documents, that it has its own books and records and accounts separate and apart from those of any other person (other than a mortgagor for a GSMC Mortgage Loan that is cross-collateralized and cross-defaulted with the related

 

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GSMC Mortgage Loan), and that it holds itself out as a legal entity, separate and apart from any other person or entity.

 

(32)     Defeasance. With respect to any GSMC Mortgage Loan that, pursuant to the Mortgage Loan documents, can be defeased (a “Defeasance”), (i) the related Mortgage Loan documents provide for defeasance as a unilateral right of the mortgagor, subject to satisfaction of conditions specified in the Mortgage Loan documents; (ii) such GSMC Mortgage Loan cannot be defeased within two years after the Closing Date; (iii) the mortgagor is permitted to pledge only United States “government securities” within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Section 1.860G-2(a)(8)(ii), the revenues from which will, in the case of a full Defeasance, be sufficient to make all scheduled payments under the GSMC Mortgage Loan when due, including the entire remaining principal balance on the maturity date or, if the GSMC Mortgage Loan is an ARD Loan, the entire principal balance outstanding on the related Anticipated Repayment Date (or on or after the first date on which payment may be made without payment of a yield maintenance charge or prepayment penalty), and if the GSMC Mortgage Loan permits partial releases of real property in connection with partial defeasance, the revenues from the collateral will be sufficient to pay all such scheduled payments calculated on a principal amount equal to a specified percentage at least equal to the lesser of (A) 110% of the allocated loan amount for the real property to be released and (B) the outstanding principal balance of the related GSMC Mortgage Loan; (iv) the mortgagor is required to provide a certification from an independent certified public accountant that the collateral is sufficient to make all scheduled payments under the Mortgage Note as set forth in (iii) above, (v) if the mortgagor would continue to own assets in addition to the defeasance collateral, the portion of the GSMC Mortgage Loan secured by defeasance collateral is required to be assumed (or the Mortgagee may require such assumption) by a Single-Purpose Entity; (vi) the mortgagor is required to provide an opinion of counsel that the Mortgagee has a perfected security interest in such collateral prior to any other claim or interest; and (vii) the mortgagor is required to pay all rating agency fees associated with Defeasance (if rating confirmation is a specific condition precedent thereto) and all other reasonable out-of-pocket expenses associated with Defeasance, including, but not limited to, accountant’s fees and opinions of counsel.

 

(33)     Fixed Interest Rates. Each GSMC Mortgage Loan bears interest at a rate that remains fixed throughout the remaining term of such GSMC Mortgage Loan, except in the case of any ARD Loan and situations where default interest is imposed.

 

(34)     Ground Leases. For purposes of this Annex D-1, a “Ground Lease” means a lease creating a leasehold estate in real property where the fee owner as the ground lessor conveys for a term or terms of years its entire interest in the land and buildings and other improvements, if any, comprising the premises demised under such lease to the ground lessee (who may, in certain circumstances, own the building and improvements on the land), subject to the reversionary interest of the ground lessor as fee owner and does not include industrial development agency (IDA) or similar leases for purposes of conferring a tax abatement or other benefit.

 

With respect to any GSMC Mortgage Loan where the GSMC Mortgage Loan is secured by a leasehold estate under a Ground Lease in whole or in part, and the related Mortgage does not also encumber the related lessor’s fee interest in such Mortgaged Property, based upon the terms of the Ground Lease and any estoppel or other agreement received from the ground lessor in favor of GSMC, its successors and assigns, GSMC represents and warrants that:

 

(a)           The Ground Lease or a memorandum regarding such Ground Lease has been duly recorded or submitted for recordation in a form that is acceptable for recording in the applicable jurisdiction. The Ground Lease or an estoppel or other agreement received from the ground lessor permits the interest of the lessee to be encumbered by the related Mortgage and does not restrict the use of the related Mortgaged Property by such lessee, its successors or assigns in a manner that would materially adversely affect the security provided by the related Mortgage. No material change in the terms of the Ground Lease had occurred since the origination of the GSMC Mortgage Loan, except as reflected in any written instruments which are included in the related Mortgage File;

 

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(b)           The lessor under such Ground Lease has agreed in a writing included in the related Mortgage File (or in such Ground Lease) that the Ground Lease may not be amended or modified, or canceled or terminated by agreement of lessor and lessee, without the prior written consent of the Mortgagee;

 

(c)           The Ground Lease has an original term (or an original term plus one or more optional renewal terms, which, under all circumstances, may be exercised, and will be enforceable, by either mortgagor or the Mortgagee) that extends not less than 20 years beyond the stated maturity of the related GSMC Mortgage Loan, or 10 years past the stated maturity if such GSMC Mortgage Loan fully amortizes by the stated maturity (or with respect to a GSMC Mortgage Loan that accrues on an actual 360 basis, substantially amortizes);

 

(d)           The Ground Lease either (i) is not subject to any liens or encumbrances superior to, or of equal priority with, the Mortgage, except for the related fee interest of the ground lessor and the Permitted Encumbrances or (ii) is subject to a subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreement to which the Mortgagee on the lessor’s fee interest in the Mortgaged Property is subject;

 

(e)           The Ground Lease does not place commercially unreasonably restrictions on the identity of the Mortgagee and the Ground Lease is assignable to the holder of the GSMC Mortgage Loan and its successors and assigns without the consent of the lessor thereunder (provided that proper notice is delivered to the extent required in accordance with the Ground Lease), and in the event it is so assigned, it is further assignable by the holder of the GSMC Mortgage Loan and its successors and assigns without the consent of (but with prior notice to) the lessor;

 

(f)             GSMC has not received any written notice of material default under or notice of termination of such Ground Lease. To GSMC’s knowledge, there is no material default under such Ground Lease and no condition that, but for the passage of time or giving of notice, would result in a material default under the terms of such Ground Lease and to GSMC’s knowledge, such Ground Lease is in full force and effect as of the Closing Date;

 

(g)           The Ground Lease or ancillary agreement between the lessor and the lessee requires the lessor to give to the Mortgagee written notice of any default, and provides that no notice of default or termination is effective against the Mortgagee unless such notice is given to the Mortgagee;

 

(h)           The Mortgagee is permitted a reasonable opportunity (including, where necessary, sufficient time to gain possession of the interest of the lessee under the Ground Lease through legal proceedings) to cure any default under the Ground Lease which is curable after the Mortgagee’s receipt of notice of any default before the lessor may terminate the Ground Lease;

 

(i)             The Ground Lease does not impose any restrictions on subletting that would be viewed as commercially unreasonable by a prudent commercial mortgage lender;

 

(j)             Under the terms of the Ground Lease, an estoppel or other agreement received from the ground lessor and the related Mortgage (taken together), any related insurance proceeds or the portion of the condemnation award allocable to the ground lessee’s interest (other than (i) de minimis amounts for minor casualties or (ii) in respect of a total or substantially total loss or taking as addressed in clause (k) below) will be applied either to the repair or to restoration of all or part of the related Mortgaged Property with (so long as such proceeds are in excess of the threshold amount specified in the related Mortgage Loan documents) the Mortgagee or a trustee appointed by it having the right to hold and disburse such proceeds as repair or restoration progresses, or to the payment of the outstanding principal balance of the GSMC Mortgage Loan, together with any accrued interest;

 

(k)           In the case of a total or substantially total taking or loss, under the terms of the Ground Lease, an estoppel or other agreement and the related Mortgage (taken together), any related insurance proceeds, or portion of the condemnation award allocable to the ground lessee’s interest

 

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in respect of a total or substantially total loss or taking of the related Mortgaged Property to the extent not applied to restoration, will be applied first to the payment of the outstanding principal balance of the GSMC Mortgage Loan, together with any accrued interest; and

 

(l)             Provided that the Mortgagee cures any defaults which are susceptible to being cured, the ground lessor has agreed to enter into a new lease with the Mortgagee upon termination of the Ground Lease for any reason, including rejection of the Ground Lease in a bankruptcy proceeding.

 

(35)     Servicing. The servicing and collection practices used by GSMC with respect to the GSMC Mortgage Loans have been, in all respects, legal and have met customary industry standards for servicing of commercial loans for conduit loan programs.

 

(36)     Origination and Underwriting. The origination practices of GSMC (or the related originator if GSMC was not the originator) with respect to each GSMC Mortgage Loan have been, in all material respects, legal and as of the date of its origination, such GSMC Mortgage Loan (or the related Whole Loan, as applicable) and the origination thereof complied in all material respects with, or was exempt from, all requirements of federal, state or local law relating to the origination of such GSMC Mortgage Loan; provided that such representation and warranty does not address or otherwise cover any matters with respect to federal, state or local law otherwise covered in this Annex D-1.

 

(37)     No Material Default; Payment Record. No GSMC Mortgage Loan has been more than 30 days delinquent, without giving effect to any grace or cure period, in making required debt service payments since origination, and no GSMC Mortgage Loan is more than 30 days delinquent (beyond any applicable grace or cure period) in making required payments as of the Closing Date. To GSMC’s knowledge, there is (a) no material default, breach, violation or event of acceleration existing under any GSMC Mortgage Loan, or (b) no event (other than payments due but not yet delinquent) which, with the passage of time or with notice and the expiration of any grace or cure period, would constitute a material default, breach, violation or event of acceleration, which default, breach, violation or event of acceleration, in the case of either clause (a) or clause (b), materially and adversely affects the value of any GSMC Mortgage Loan or the value, use or operation of the related Mortgaged Property, provided, however, that this representation and warranty does not cover any default, breach, violation or event of acceleration that specifically pertains to or arises out of an exception scheduled to any other representation and warranty made by GSMC in this Annex D-1 (including, but not limited to, the prior sentence). No person other than the holder of any GSMC Mortgage Loan may declare any event of default under the related GSMC Mortgage Loan or accelerate any indebtedness under such Mortgage Loan documents.

 

(38)     Bankruptcy. As of the date of origination of the related GSMC Mortgage Loan and to the GSMC’s knowledge as of the Cut-off Date, neither the Mortgaged Property (other than any tenants of such Mortgaged Property), nor any portion thereof, is the subject of, and no mortgagor, guarantor or tenant occupying a single-tenant property is a debtor in state or federal bankruptcy, insolvency or similar proceeding.

 

(39)     Organization of Mortgagor. With respect to each GSMC Mortgage Loan, in reliance on certified copies of the organizational documents of the related mortgagor delivered by such mortgagor in connection with the origination of such GSMC Mortgage Loan (or the related Whole Loan, as applicable), the mortgagor is an entity organized under the laws of a state of the United States of America, the District of Columbia or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Except with respect to any GSMC Mortgage Loan that is cross-collateralized and cross-defaulted with another GSMC Mortgage Loan, no GSMC Mortgage Loan has a mortgagor that is an affiliate of another mortgagor under another GSMC Mortgage Loan.

 

(40)     Environmental Conditions. A Phase I environmental site assessment (or update of a previous Phase I and or Phase II site assessment) and, with respect to certain GSMC Mortgage Loans, a Phase II environmental site assessment (collectively, an “ESA”) meeting ASTM requirements were conducted by a reputable environmental consultant in connection with such GSMC Mortgage Loan within 12 months prior to its origination date (or an update of a previous ESA was prepared), and such ESA (i) did not identify the existence of recognized environmental conditions (as such term is defined in ASTM E1527-05 or its successor, an “Environmental Condition”) at the related Mortgaged Property or the need for further

 

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investigation, or (ii) if the existence of an Environmental Condition or need for further investigation was indicated in any such ESA, then at least one of the following statements is true: (A) an amount reasonably estimated by a reputable environmental consultant to be sufficient to cover the estimated cost to cure any material noncompliance with applicable Environmental Laws or the Environmental Condition has been escrowed by the related Mortgagor and is held or controlled by the related Mortgagee; (B) if the only Environmental Condition relates to the presence of asbestos-containing materials, radon in indoor air, lead based paint or lead in drinking water, the only recommended action in the ESA is the institution of such a plan, an operations or maintenance plan has been required to be instituted by the related Mortgagor that, based on the ESA, can reasonably be expected to mitigate the identified risk; (C) the Environmental Condition identified in the related environmental report was remediated or abated in all material respects prior to the Cut-off Date, and, if and as appropriate, a no further action or closure letter was obtained from the applicable governmental regulatory authority (or the environmental issue affecting the related Mortgaged Property was otherwise listed by such governmental authority as “closed” or a reputable environmental consultant has concluded that no further action is required); (D) an environmental policy or a lender’s pollution legal liability insurance policy meeting the requirements set forth below that covers liability for the identified circumstance or condition was obtained from an insurer rated no less than “A-” (or the equivalent) by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., S&P Global Ratings, acting through Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC and/or Fitch Ratings, Inc.; (E) a party not related to the Mortgagor was identified as the responsible party for such condition or circumstance and such responsible party has financial resources reasonably estimated to be adequate to address the situation; or (F) a party related to the Mortgagor having financial resources reasonably estimated to be adequate to address the situation is required to take action. To GSMC’s knowledge, except as set forth in the ESA, there is no Environmental Condition (as such term is defined in ASTM E1527-05 or its successor) at the related Mortgaged Property.

 

(41)     Appraisal. The Mortgage File contains an appraisal of the related Mortgaged Property with an appraisal date within 6 months of the GSMC Mortgage Loan origination date, and within 12 months of the Closing Date. The appraisal is signed by an appraiser who is a Member of the Appraisal Institute (“MAI”) and, to GSMC’s knowledge, had no interest, direct or indirect, in the Mortgaged Property or the mortgagor or in any loan made on the security thereof, and whose compensation is not affected by the approval or disapproval of the GSMC Mortgage Loan. Each appraiser has represented in such appraisal or in a supplemental letter that the appraisal satisfies the requirements of the “Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice” as adopted by the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal Foundation. Each appraisal contains a statement, or is accompanied by a letter from the appraiser, to the effect that the appraisal was performed in accordance with the requirements of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989, as in effect on the date such GSMC Mortgage Loan was originated.

 

(42)     Mortgage Loan Schedule. The information pertaining to each GSMC Mortgage Loan which is set forth on the mortgage loan schedule attached to the related MLPA is true and correct in all material respects as of the Cut-off Date and contains all information required by the PSA to be contained on the mortgage loan schedule attached to the related MLPA.

 

(43)     Cross-Collateralization. Except with respect to a GSMC Mortgage Loan that is part of a Whole Loan no GSMC Mortgage Loan is cross-collateralized or cross-defaulted with any other mortgage loan that is outside the Mortgage Pool, except as set forth on Annex D-2.

 

(44)     Advance of Funds by the Sponsor. After origination, no advance of funds has been made by GSMC to the related mortgagor other than in accordance with the related Mortgage Loan documents, and, to GSMC’s knowledge, no funds have been received from any person other than the related mortgagor or an affiliate for, or on account of, payments due on the GSMC Mortgage Loan (other than as contemplated by the related Mortgage Loan documents, such as, by way of example and not in limitation of the foregoing, amounts paid by the tenant(s) into a Mortgagee-controlled lockbox if required or contemplated under the related lease or Mortgage Loan documents). Neither GSMC nor any affiliate thereof has any obligation to make any capital contribution to any mortgagor under a GSMC Mortgage Loan, other than contributions made on or prior to the Closing Date.

 

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(45)     Compliance with Anti-Money Laundering Laws. GSMC has complied in all material respects with all applicable anti-money laundering laws and regulations, including without limitation the USA Patriot Act of 2001 with respect to the origination of the GSMC Mortgage Loans.

 

For purposes of these representations and warranties, “Mortgagee” means the mortgagee, grantee or beneficiary under any Mortgage, any holder of legal title to any portion of any GSMC Mortgage Loan or, if applicable, any agent or servicer on behalf of such party.

 

For purposes of these representations and warranties, the phrases “GSMC’s knowledge” or “GSMC’s belief” and other words and phrases of like import mean, except where otherwise expressly set forth in this Annex D-1, the actual state of knowledge or belief of GSMC, its officers and employees directly responsible for the underwriting, origination, servicing or sale of the GSMC Mortgage Loans regarding the matters expressly set forth in this Annex D-1.

 

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Schedule D-1 to Annex D-1

 

GOLDMAN SACHS MORTGAGE COMPANY

 

MORTGAGE LOANS WITH EXISTING MEZZANINE DEBT

 

None.

 

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Schedule D-2 to Annex D-1

 

GOLDMAN SACHS MORTGAGE COMPANY

 

MORTGAGE LOANS WITH RESPECT TO WHICH MEZZANINE DEBT
IS PERMITTED IN THE FUTURE

 

Loan No. Mortgage Loan
7 711 Fifth Avenue
8 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive

 

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Schedule D-3 to Annex D-1

 

GOLDMAN SACHS MORTGAGE COMPANY

 

CROSS-COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE LOANS

 

None. 

 

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ANNEX D-2

 

EXCEPTIONS TO GOLDMAN SACHS MORTGAGE COMPANY REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

 

Annex A-1
ID# 

Mortgage Loans 

Representations 

Exceptions 

2 McClellan Business Park (7) Junior Liens A portion of the related Mortgaged Property is subject to a subordinate loan (the “Development Agency Loan”) obtained in connection with the development of the Mortgaged Property in 2011 in favor of the Sacramento County Successor Agency (the “Development Agency”) in the original principal amount of $1,000,000, of which an estimated $639,220.10 (as calculated by the Development Agency based on current leasing rates at the applicable portion of the Mortgaged Property) is outstanding, which amount may be forgiven if the Mortgagor satisfies certain development and leasing criteria over the remaining term of the Development Agency Loan (provided that the Mortgagor and the subordinate lender disagree as to what the criteria are for obtaining forgiveness and whether the Mortgagor has yet satisfied such criteria with respect to the outstanding principal balance).  All interest accrues at 4% simple interest under the Development Agency Loan, but all payments of interest or principal are deferred until the maturity date, which is March 1, 2023.  At origination, the Development Agency entered into a subordination agreement pursuant to which the Development Agency expressly waived, relinquished and subordinated the lien of the Development Agency Loan in favor of the Mortgage Loan.  In connection with the Development Agency Loan, the Mortgagor deposited $689,613.89 with the lender (the “Development Agency Loan Reserve Funds”) at origination, representing approximately 107% of the estimated amount owed by the Mortgagor to the Development Agency.  In the event that the Development Agency commences any enforcement action or commences the exercise of any remedies under the Development Agency Loan, the lender has the right, without the consent of the Mortgagor, to disburse the Development Agency Loan Reserve Funds to the Development Agency for the payment of any outstanding debt owed by the Mortgagor to the Development Agency.
23 The Hub (7) Junior Liens The Mortgaged Property is subject to a subordinate loan (the “Subordinate Loan”) in favor of the New York City Economic Development Corporation (“NYCEDC”) in the original principal amount of $4,000,000, of which $2,546,666.67 is outstanding (after giving effect to the scheduled October payment).  At origination, NYCEDC entered into a subordination agreement pursuant to which NYCEDC is prohibited from exercising its rights and remedies under the Subordinate Loan (including any foreclosure or acceleration of the Subordinate Loan) without the lender’s consent until either (i) 90 days have passed from the date of notice from NYCEDC to the lender of NYCEDC’s intention to exercise remedies or (ii) the lender has accelerated the Mortgage Loan or taken any action to appoint a receiver or to foreclose on the senior mortgage.  Under the subordination agreement, NYCEDC also agrees not to commence or join with other creditors in commencing any bankruptcy proceeding with respect to the Mortgagor without the lender’s prior written consent.  
21 White Oak Crossing (10) Condition of Property The related property condition report is dated October 14, 2019, which is not within 13 months of the Cut-off Date.
2 McClellan Business Park (24) Local Law Compliance A zoning consultant’s report was not obtained for a parcel located at 5601 Patrol Road improved by a warehouse that contributes approximately $15,120 of underwritten gross potential rent per annum at the Mortgaged Property.  
7 711 Fifth Avenue (26) Recourse Obligations There is no non-recourse carveout guarantor and no separate environmental indemnitor with respect to the Mortgage Loan or related Whole Loan.
8 3170 & 3180 Fairview Park Drive (26) Recourse Obligations With respect to clause (b)(iv), the Mortgage Loan documents only provide recourse for material breaches of the environmental covenants in the Mortgage Loan documents.  

 

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Annex A-1
ID# 

Mortgage Loans 

Representations 

Exceptions 

2 McClellan Business Park (28) Mortgage Releases The Mortgage Loan documents permit the Mortgagor to obtain the release of the building occupied by Twin Rivers for a release price equal to 100% of the applicable allocated loan amount ($10,447,854), provided that such release is in connection with a conversion of the building to a condominium.   
21 White Oak Crossing (31) Single-Purpose Entity So long as no event of default has occurred and is continuing under the related Mortgage Loan documents, the Mortgagor may use the property manager’s trust account as the Mortgagor’s operating account (which account may include funds unrelated to the Mortgaged Property), provided that (i) such trust account is structured such that the applicable Mortgagor’s funds are readily identifiable and (ii) upon the occurrence of an event of default, the Mortgagor is required to (A) establish a separate operating account to hold the Mortgagor’s funds (which account may not hold funds unrelated to the Mortgaged Property) and (B) transfer all of the Mortgagor’s funds to such separate operating account.  
2, 7, 8, 20, 21, 22, 23 All GSMC loans (37) No Material Default; Payment Record With respect to any covenants under the related Mortgage Loan that require the Mortgagor to ensure a tenant or mortgaged property is operating or to enforce the terms of leases, such Mortgagor may be in default of one or more of such covenants due to closures mandated or recommended by governmental authorities and moratoriums imposed by governmental authorities on real estate remedies.
21 White Oak Crossing (41) Appraisal The related appraisal is dated November 8, 2019, which is not within 12 months of the Closing Date.  

 

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ANNEX E-1

 

CITI REAL ESTATE FUNDING INC. AND GERMAN AMERICAN CAPITAL CORPORATION REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

 

Each of CREFI and GACC (referred to as a “Mortgage Loan Seller” in the representations and warranties below) will make, as of the Cut-off Date or such other date as set forth below, with respect to each Mortgage Loan sold by it to us (referred to as the “Purchaser” in the representations and warranties below) that we include in the issuing entity, representations and warranties generally to the effect set forth below. Prior to the execution of the related final Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement, there may be additions, subtractions or other modifications to the representations, warranties and exceptions. The exceptions to the representations and warranties set forth below are identified on Annex E-2 and Annex E-3, respectively, to this prospectus. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined in this Annex E-1 will have the meanings set forth in this prospectus or, if not defined in this prospectus, in the related Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt references to “Mortgage Loan” and “Mortgage Loans” in this Annex E-1 and the related exceptions set forth in Annex E-2 or Annex E-3, as applicable, exclude the GSMC Mortgage Loans and the JPMCB Mortgage Loans. In addition, solely for purposes of this Annex E-1 and the related exceptions set forth in Annex E-2 or Annex E-3, as applicable, the term “Mortgage Loans” and “Mortgage Notes” will refer to such Mortgage Loans sold by the applicable Mortgage Loan Seller and the related promissory note(s).

 

Each Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement, together with the related representations and warranties (subject to the exceptions to such representations and warranties), serves to contractually allocate risk between the related Mortgage Loan Seller, on the one hand, and the issuing entity, on the other. We present the related representations and warranties set forth below for the sole purpose of describing some of the terms and conditions of that risk allocation. The presentation of representations and warranties below is not intended as statements regarding the actual characteristics of the Mortgage Loans, the Mortgaged Properties or other matters. We cannot assure you that the Mortgage Loans actually conform to the statements made in the representations and warranties that we present below.

 

(1)       Whole Loan; Ownership of Mortgage Loans. Except with respect to a Mortgage Loan that is part of a Whole Loan, each Mortgage Loan is a whole loan and not a participation interest in a Mortgage Loan. Each Mortgage Loan that is part of a Whole Loan is a portion of a whole loan evidenced by a Mortgage Note. At the time of the sale, transfer and assignment to the Purchaser, no Mortgage Note or Mortgage was subject to any assignment (other than assignments to the Mortgage Loan Seller or, with respect to any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, to the trustee for the related Non-Serviced Securitization Trust), participation or pledge, and the Mortgage Loan Seller had good title to, and was the sole owner of, each Mortgage Loan free and clear of any and all liens, charges, pledges, encumbrances, participations, any other ownership interests on, in or to such Mortgage Loan other than any servicing rights appointment or similar agreement. The Mortgage Loan Seller has full right and authority to sell, assign and transfer each Mortgage Loan, and the assignment to the Purchaser constitutes a legal, valid and binding assignment of such Mortgage Loan free and clear of any and all liens, pledges, charges or security interests of any nature encumbering such Mortgage Loan.

 

(2)       Loan Document Status. Each related Mortgage Note, Mortgage, Assignment of Leases, Rents and Profits (if a separate instrument), guaranty and other agreement executed by or on behalf of the related borrower, guarantor or other obligor in connection with such Mortgage Loan is the legal, valid and binding obligation of the related borrower, guarantor or other obligor (subject to any non-recourse provisions contained in any of the foregoing agreements and any applicable state anti-deficiency or market value limit deficiency legislation), as applicable, and is enforceable in accordance with its terms, except (i) as such enforcement may be limited by (a) bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent transfer, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and (b) general principles of equity (regardless of whether such enforcement is considered in a proceeding in equity or at law) and (ii) that certain provisions in such Mortgage Loan documents (including, without limitation, provisions requiring the payment of default interest, late fees or prepayment/yield maintenance fees, charges and/or premiums)

 

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are, or may be, further limited or rendered unenforceable by or under applicable law, but (subject to the limitations set forth in clause (i) above) such limitations or unenforceability will not render such Mortgage Loan documents invalid as a whole or materially interfere with the mortgagee’s realization of the principal benefits and/or security provided thereby (clauses (i) and (ii) collectively, the “Standard Qualifications”).

 

Except as set forth in the immediately preceding sentences, there is no valid offset, defense, counterclaim or right of rescission available to the related borrower with respect to any of the related Mortgage Notes, Mortgages or other Mortgage Loan documents, including, without limitation, any such valid offset, defense, counterclaim or right based on intentional fraud by the Mortgage Loan Seller in connection with the origination of the Mortgage Loan, that would deny the mortgagee the principal benefits intended to be provided by the Mortgage Note, Mortgage or other Mortgage Loan documents.

 

(3)       Mortgage Provisions. The Mortgage Loan documents for each Mortgage Loan contain provisions that render the rights and remedies of the holder thereof adequate for the practical realization against the Mortgaged Property of the principal benefits of the security intended to be provided thereby, including realization by judicial or, if applicable, non-judicial foreclosure subject to the limitations set forth in the Standard Qualifications.

 

(4)       Mortgage Status; Waivers and Modifications. Since origination and except by written instruments set forth in the related Mortgage File or as otherwise provided in the related Mortgage Loan documents (a)(1) to the knowledge of the Mortgage Loan Seller, after due inquiry, there has been no forbearance, waiver or modification of the material terms of the Mortgage Loan which such forbearance, waiver or modification relates to the COVID-19 emergency and (2) other than as related to the COVID-19 emergency, the material terms of such Mortgage, Mortgage Note, Mortgage Loan guaranty, and related Mortgage Loan documents have not been waived, impaired, modified, altered, satisfied, canceled, subordinated or rescinded in any respect; (b) no related Mortgaged Property or any portion thereof has been released from the lien of the related Mortgage in any manner which materially interferes with the security intended to be provided by such Mortgage or the use or operation of the remaining portion of such Mortgaged Property; and (c) neither the related borrower nor the related guarantor has been released from its material obligations under the Mortgage Loan.

 

(5)       Lien; Valid Assignment. Subject to the Standard Qualifications, each assignment of Mortgage and assignment of Assignment of Leases, Rents and Profits to the issuing entity (or, with respect to a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, to the related Non-Serviced Trustee) constitutes a legal, valid and binding assignment to the issuing entity (or, with respect to a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, to the related Non-Serviced Trustee). Each related Mortgage and Assignment of Leases, Rents and Profits is freely assignable without the consent of the related borrower. Each related Mortgage is a legal, valid and enforceable first lien on the related borrower’s fee or leasehold interest in the Mortgaged Property in the principal amount of such Mortgage Loan or allocated loan amount (subject only to Permitted Encumbrances (as defined below) and the exceptions to paragraph (6) set forth in Annex E-2 or Annex E-3 (each such exception, a “Title Exception”)), except as the enforcement thereof may be limited by the Standard Qualifications. Such Mortgaged Property (subject to and excepting Permitted Encumbrances and the Title Exceptions) as of origination was, and as of the Cut-off Date, to the Mortgage Loan Seller’s knowledge, is free and clear of any recorded mechanics’ liens, recorded materialmen’s liens and other recorded encumbrances which are prior to or equal with the lien of the related Mortgage (which lien secures the related Whole Loan, in the case of a Mortgage Loan that is part of a Whole Loan), except those which are bonded over, escrowed for or insured against by a lender’s title insurance policy (as described below), and, to the Mortgage Loan Seller’s knowledge and subject to the rights of tenants (as tenants only)(subject to and excepting Permitted Encumbrances and the Title Exceptions), no rights exist which under law could give rise to any such lien or encumbrance that would be prior to or equal with the lien of the related Mortgage, except those which are bonded over, escrowed for or insured against by a lender’s title insurance policy (as described below). Notwithstanding anything in this prospectus to the contrary, no representation is made as to the perfection of any security interest in rents or other personal property to the extent that possession or control of such items or actions other than the filing of Uniform Commercial Code (“UCC”) financing statements is required in order to effect such perfection.

 

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(6)       Permitted Liens; Title Insurance. Each Mortgaged Property securing a Mortgage Loan is covered by an American Land Title Association loan title insurance policy or a comparable form of loan title insurance policy approved for use in the applicable jurisdiction (or, if such policy is yet to be issued, by a pro forma policy, a preliminary title policy with escrow instructions or a “marked up” commitment, in each case binding on the title insurer) (the “Title Policy”) in the original principal amount of such Mortgage Loan (or with respect to a Mortgage Loan secured by multiple properties, an amount equal to at least the allocated loan amount with respect to the Title Policy for each such property) after all advances of principal (including any advances held in escrow or reserves), that insures for the benefit of the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage, the first priority lien of the Mortgage (which lien secures the related Whole Loan, in the case of a Mortgage Loan that is part of a Whole Loan), which lien is subject only to (a) the lien of current real property taxes, water charges, sewer rents and assessments not yet due and payable; (b) covenants, conditions and restrictions, rights of way, easements and other matters of public record; (c) the exceptions (general and specific) and exclusions set forth in such Title Policy; (d) other matters to which like properties are commonly subject; (e) the rights of tenants (as tenants only) under leases (including subleases) pertaining to the related Mortgaged Property and condominium declarations; and (f) if the related Mortgage Loan is cross-collateralized and cross-defaulted with another Mortgage Loan (each a “Crossed Mortgage Loan”), the lien of the Mortgage for such other Mortgage Loan that is cross-collateralized and cross-defaulted with such Crossed Mortgage Loan, provided that none of which items (a) through (f), individually or in the aggregate, materially and adversely interferes with the value or current use of the Mortgaged Property or the security intended to be provided by such Mortgage or the borrower’s ability to pay its obligations when they become due (collectively, the “Permitted Encumbrances”). Except as contemplated by clause (f) of the preceding sentence, none of the Permitted Encumbrances are mortgage liens that are senior to or coordinate and co-equal with the lien of the related Mortgage. Such Title Policy (or, if it has yet to be issued, the coverage to be provided thereby) is in full force and effect, all premiums thereon have been paid and no claims have been made by the Mortgage Loan Seller thereunder and no claims have been paid thereunder. Neither the Mortgage Loan Seller, nor to the Mortgage Loan Seller’s knowledge, any other holder of the Mortgage Loan, has done, by act or omission, anything that would materially impair the coverage under such Title Policy.

 

(7)       Junior Liens. It being understood that B notes secured by the same Mortgage as a Mortgage Loan are not subordinate mortgages or junior liens, except for any Crossed Mortgage Loan, there are, as of origination, and to the Mortgage Loan Seller’s knowledge, as of the Cut-off Date, no subordinate mortgages or junior liens securing the payment of money encumbering the related Mortgaged Property (other than Permitted Encumbrances and the Title Exceptions, taxes and assessments, mechanics and materialmen’s liens (which are the subject of the representation in paragraph (5) above), and equipment and other personal property financing). Except as set forth on Schedule E-1 to Annex E-1, the Mortgage Loan Seller has no knowledge of any mezzanine debt secured directly by interests in the related borrower.

 

(8)       Assignment of Leases, Rents and Profits. There exists as part of the related Mortgage File an Assignment of Leases, Rents and Profits (either as a separate instrument or incorporated into the related Mortgage). Subject to the Permitted Encumbrances and the Title Exceptions (and, in the case of a Mortgage Loan that is part of a Whole Loan, subject to the related Assignment of Leases, Rents and Profits constituting security for the entire Whole Loan), each related Assignment of Leases, Rents and Profits creates a valid first-priority collateral assignment of, or a valid first-priority lien or security interest in, rents and certain rights under the related lease or leases, subject only to a license granted to the related Borrower to exercise certain rights and to perform certain obligations of the lessor under such lease or leases, including the right to operate the related leased property, except as the enforcement thereof may be limited by the Standard Qualifications. The related Mortgage or related Assignment of Leases, Rents and Profits, subject to applicable law, provides that, upon an event of default under the Mortgage Loan, a receiver is permitted to be appointed for the collection of rents or for the related mortgagee to enter into possession to collect the rents or for rents to be paid directly to the mortgagee.

 

(9)       UCC Filings. If the related Mortgaged Property is operated as a hospitality property, the Mortgage Loan Seller has filed and/or recorded or caused to be filed and/or recorded (or, if not filed and/or recorded, have been submitted in proper form for filing and/or recording), UCC financing statements in the appropriate public filing and/or recording offices necessary at the time of the origination of the Mortgage

 

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Loan to perfect a valid security interest in all items of physical personal property reasonably necessary to operate such Mortgaged Property owned by such borrower and located on the related Mortgaged Property (other than any non-material personal property, any personal property subject to a purchase money security interest, a sale and leaseback financing arrangement as permitted under the terms of the related Mortgage Loan documents or any other personal property leases applicable to such personal property), to the extent perfection may be effected pursuant to applicable law by recording or filing, as the case may be. Subject to the Standard Qualifications, each related Mortgage (or equivalent document) creates a valid and enforceable lien and security interest on the items of personalty described above. No representation is made as to the perfection of any security interest in rents or other personal property to the extent that possession or control of such items or actions other than the filing of UCC financing statements are required in order to effect such perfection.

 

(10)     Condition of Property. The Mortgage Loan Seller or the originator of the Mortgage Loan inspected or caused to be inspected each related Mortgaged Property within six months of origination of the Mortgage Loan and within twelve months of the Cut-off Date.

 

An engineering report or property condition assessment was prepared in connection with the origination of each Mortgage Loan no more than twelve months prior to the Cut-off Date. To the Mortgage Loan Seller’s knowledge, based solely upon due diligence customarily performed in connection with the origination of comparable mortgage loans, as of the Closing Date, each related Mortgaged Property was free and clear of any material damage (other than (i) any damage or deficiency that is estimated to cost less than $50,000 to repair, (ii) any deferred maintenance for which escrows were established at origination and (iii) any damage fully covered by insurance) that would affect materially and adversely the use or value of such Mortgaged Property as security for the Mortgage Loan.

 

(11)     Taxes and Assessments. All taxes, governmental assessments and other outstanding governmental charges (including, without limitation, water and sewage charges), or installments thereof, that could be a lien on the related Mortgaged Property that would be of equal or superior priority to the lien of the Mortgage and that prior to the Cut-off Date have become delinquent in respect of each related Mortgaged Property have been paid, or an escrow of funds has been established in an amount sufficient to cover such payments and reasonably estimated interest and penalties, if any, thereon. For purposes of this representation and warranty, real estate taxes and governmental assessments and other outstanding governmental charges and installments thereof will not be considered delinquent until the earlier of (a) the date on which interest and/or penalties would first be payable thereon and (b) the date on which enforcement action is entitled to be taken by the related taxing authority.

 

(12)     Condemnation. As of the date of origination and to the Mortgage Loan Seller’s knowledge as of the Cut-off Date, there is no proceeding pending, and, to the Mortgage Loan Seller’s knowledge as of the date of origination and as of the Cut-off Date, there is no proceeding threatened, for the total or partial condemnation of such Mortgaged Property that would have a material adverse effect on the value, use or operation of the Mortgaged Property.

 

(13)     Actions Concerning Mortgage Loan. As of the date of origination and to the Mortgage Loan Seller’s knowledge as of the Cut-off Date, there was no pending or filed action, suit or proceeding, arbitration or governmental investigation involving any borrower, guarantor, or borrower’s interest in the Mortgaged Property, an adverse outcome of which would reasonably be expected to materially and adversely affect (a) such borrower’s title to the Mortgaged Property, (b) the validity or enforceability of the Mortgage, (c) such borrower’s ability to perform under the related Mortgage Loan, (d) such guarantor’s ability to perform under the related guaranty, (e) the principal benefit of the security intended to be provided by the Mortgage Loan documents or (f) the current principal use of the Mortgaged Property.

 

(14)     Escrow Deposits. All escrow deposits and payments required to be escrowed with the lender pursuant to each Mortgage Loan are in the possession, or under the control, of the Mortgage Loan Seller or its servicer, and there are no deficiencies (subject to any applicable grace or cure periods) in connection therewith, and all such escrows and deposits (or the right thereto) that are required to be escrowed with lender under the related Mortgage Loan documents are being conveyed by the Mortgage Loan Seller to the

 

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Purchaser or its servicer (or, with respect to any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, to the depositor or servicer for the related Non-Serviced Securitization Trust).

 

(15)     No Holdbacks. The Stated Principal Balance as of the Cut-off Date of the Mortgage Loan set forth on the mortgage loan schedule attached as an exhibit to the related Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement has been fully disbursed as of the Closing Date and there is no requirement for future advances thereunder (except in those cases where the full amount of the Mortgage Loan has been disbursed but a portion thereof is being held in escrow or reserve accounts pending the satisfaction of certain conditions relating to leasing, repairs or other matters with respect to the related Mortgaged Property, the borrower or other considerations determined by the Mortgage Loan Seller to merit such holdback).

 

(16)     Insurance. Each related Mortgaged Property is, and is required pursuant to the related Mortgage to be, insured by a property insurance policy providing coverage for loss in accordance with coverage found under a “special cause of loss form” or “all risk form” that includes replacement cost valuation issued by an insurer meeting the requirements of the related Mortgage Loan documents and having a claims-paying or financial strength rating meeting the Insurance Ratings Requirements (as defined below), in an amount (subject to a customary deductible) not less than the lesser of (1) the original principal balance of the Mortgage Loan and (2) the full insurable value on a replacement cost basis of the improvements, furniture, furnishings, fixtures and equipment owned by the borrower and included in the Mortgaged Property (with no deduction for physical depreciation), but, in any event, not less than the amount necessary or containing such endorsements as are necessary to avoid the operation of any coinsurance provisions with respect to the related Mortgaged Property.

 

Insurance Ratings Requirements” means either (i) a claims paying or financial strength rating of any of the following; (a) at least “A-:VIII” from A.M. Best Company, (b) at least “A3” (or the equivalent) from Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or (c) at least “A-” from S&P Global Ratings or (ii) the Syndicate Insurance Ratings Requirements. “Syndicate Insurance Ratings Requirements” means insurance provided by a syndicate of insurers, as to which (i) if such syndicate consists of 5 or more members, at least 60% of the coverage is provided by insurers that meet the Insurance Ratings Requirements (under clause (i) of the definition of such term) and up to 40% of the coverage is provided by insurers that have a claims paying or financial strength rating of at least “BBB-” by S&P Global Ratings or at least “Baa3” by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., and (ii) if such syndicate consists of 4 or fewer members, at least 75% of the coverage is provided by insurers that meet the Insurance Ratings Requirements (under clause (i) of the definition of such term) and up to 25% of the coverage is provided by insurers that have a claims paying or financial strength rating of at least “BBB-” by S&P Global Ratings or at least “Baa3” by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc.

 

Each related Mortgaged Property is also covered, and required to be covered pursuant to the related Mortgage Loan documents, by business interruption or rental loss insurance which (subject to a customary deductible) covers a period of not less than 12 months (or with respect to each Mortgage Loan on a single asset with a principal balance of $50 million or more, 18 months).

 

If any material part of the improvements, exclusive of a parking lot, located on a Mortgaged Property is in an area identified in the Federal Register by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as having special flood hazards, the related borrower is required to maintain insurance in the maximum amount available under the National Flood Insurance Program, plus such additional excess flood coverage in an amount as is generally required by the Mortgage Loan Seller originating mortgage loans for securitization.

 

If the Mortgaged Property is located within 25 miles of the coast of the Gulf of Mexico or the Atlantic coast of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina or North Carolina, the related borrower is required to maintain coverage for windstorm and/or windstorm related perils and/or “named storms” issued by an insurer meeting the Insurance Rating Requirements or endorsement covering damage from windstorm and/or windstorm related perils and/or named storms, in an amount not less than the lesser of (1) the original principal balance of the Mortgage Loan and (2) 100% of the full insurable value on a replacement cost basis of the improvements and personalty and fixtures owned by the borrower and included in the related Mortgaged Property by an insurer meeting the Insurance Rating Requirements.

 

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The Mortgaged Property is covered, and required to be covered pursuant to the related Mortgage Loan documents, by a commercial general liability insurance policy issued by an insurer meeting the Insurance Rating Requirements including coverage for property damage, contractual damage and personal injury (including bodily injury and death) in amounts as are generally required by the Mortgage Loan Seller for loans originated for securitization, and in any event not less than $1 million per occurrence and $2 million in the aggregate.

 

An architectural or engineering consultant has performed an analysis of each of the Mortgaged Properties located in seismic zones 3 or 4 in order to evaluate the structural and seismic condition of such property, for the sole purpose of assessing either the scenario expected limit (“SEL”) or the probable maximum loss (“PML”) for the Mortgaged Property in the event of an earthquake. In such instance, the SEL or PML, as applicable, was based on a 475-year return period, an exposure period of 50 years and a 10% probability of exceedance. If the resulting report concluded that the SEL or PML, as applicable, would exceed 20% of the amount of the replacement costs of the improvements, earthquake insurance on such Mortgaged Property was obtained by an insurer rated at least “A:VIII” by A.M. Best Company or “A3” (or the equivalent) from Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or “A-” by S&P Global Ratings in an amount not less than 100% of the SEL or PML, as applicable.

 

The Mortgage Loan documents require insurance proceeds in respect of a property loss to be applied either (a) to the repair or restoration of all or part of the related Mortgaged Property, with respect to all property losses in excess of 5% of the then outstanding principal amount of the related Mortgage Loan (or Whole Loan, if applicable), the lender (or a trustee appointed by it) having the right to hold and disburse such proceeds as the repair or restoration progresses, or (b) to the payment of the outstanding principal balance of such Mortgage Loan (or Whole Loan, if applicable) together with any accrued interest thereon.

 

All premiums on all insurance policies referred to in this section required to be paid as of the Cut-off Date have been paid, and such insurance policies name the lender under the Mortgage Loan and its successors and assigns as a loss payee under a mortgagee endorsement clause or, in the case of the general liability insurance policy, as named or additional insured. Such insurance policies will inure to the benefit of the Trustee (or, in the case of a Mortgage Loan that is a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, the applicable Non-Serviced Trustee). Each related Mortgage Loan obligates the related borrower to maintain, or cause to be maintained, all such insurance and, at such borrower’s failure to do so, authorizes the lender to maintain such insurance at the borrower’s cost and expense and to charge such borrower for related premiums. All such insurance policies (other than commercial liability policies) require at least 10 days’ prior notice to the lender of termination or cancellation arising because of nonpayment of a premium and at least 30 days prior notice to the lender of termination or cancellation (or such lesser period, not less than 10 days, as may be required by applicable law) arising for any reason other than non-payment of a premium and no such notice has been received by the Mortgage Loan Seller.

 

(17)     Access; Utilities; Separate Tax Lots. Each Mortgaged Property (a) is located on or adjacent to a public road and has direct legal access to such road, or has access via an irrevocable easement or irrevocable right of way permitting ingress and egress to/from a public road, (b) is served by or has uninhibited access rights to public or private water and sewer (or well and septic) and all required utilities, all of which are appropriate for the current use of the Mortgaged Property, and (c) constitutes one or more separate tax parcels which do not include any property which is not part of the Mortgaged Property or is subject to an endorsement under the related Title Policy insuring the Mortgaged Property, or in certain cases, an application has been, or will be, made to the applicable governing authority for creation of separate tax lots, in which case the Mortgage Loan requires the borrower to escrow an amount sufficient to pay taxes for the existing tax parcel of which the Mortgaged Property is a part until the separate tax lots are created.

 

(18)     No Encroachments. To the Mortgage Loan Seller’s knowledge based solely on surveys obtained in connection with origination and the lender’s Title Policy (or, if such policy is not yet issued, a pro forma title policy, a preliminary title policy with escrow instructions or a “marked up” commitment) obtained in connection with the origination of each Mortgage Loan, all material improvements that were included for the purpose of determining the appraised value of the related Mortgaged Property at the time of the origination of such Mortgage Loan are within the boundaries of the related Mortgaged Property, except encroachments

 

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that do not materially and adversely affect the value or current use of such Mortgaged Property or for which insurance or endorsements were obtained under the Title Policy. No improvements on adjoining parcels encroach onto the related Mortgaged Property except for encroachments that do not materially and adversely affect the value or current use of such Mortgaged Property or for which insurance or endorsements were obtained under the Title Policy. No improvements encroach upon any easements except for encroachments the removal of which would not materially and adversely affect the value or current use of such Mortgaged Property or for which insurance or endorsements obtained with respect to the Title Policy.

 

(19)     No Contingent Interest or Equity Participation. No Mortgage Loan has a shared appreciation feature, any other contingent interest feature or a negative amortization feature (except that an ARD Loan may provide for the accrual of the portion of interest in excess of the rate in effect prior to the Anticipated Repayment Date) or an equity participation by the Mortgage Loan Seller.

 

(20)     REMIC. The Mortgage Loan is a “qualified mortgage” within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(3) of the Code (but determined without regard to the rule in the U.S. Department of Treasury Regulations Section 1.860G-2(f)(2) (the “Treasury Regulations”) that treats certain defective mortgage loans as qualified mortgages), and, accordingly, (A) the issue price of the Mortgage Loan to the related borrower at origination did not exceed the non-contingent principal amount of the Mortgage Loan and (B) either: (a) such Mortgage Loan is secured by an interest in real property (including permanently affixed buildings and structural components, such as wiring, plumbing systems and central heating and air-conditioning systems, that are integrated into such buildings, serve such buildings in their passive functions and do not produce or contribute to the production of income other than consideration for the use or occupancy of space, but excluding personal property) having a fair market value (i) at the date the Mortgage Loan (or related Whole Loan) was originated at least equal to 80% of the adjusted issue price of the Mortgage Loan (or related Whole Loan) on such date or (ii) at the Closing Date at least equal to 80% of the adjusted issue price of the Mortgage Loan (or related Whole Loan) on such date, provided that for purposes hereof, the fair market value of the real property interest must first be reduced by (A) the amount of any lien on the real property interest that is senior to the Mortgage Loan and (B) a proportionate amount of any lien that is in parity with the Mortgage Loan; or (b) substantially all of the proceeds of such Mortgage Loan were used to acquire, improve or protect the real property which served as the only security for such Mortgage Loan (other than a recourse feature or other third-party credit enhancement within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Section 1.860G-2(a)(1)(ii)). If the Mortgage Loan was “significantly modified” prior to the Closing Date so as to result in a taxable exchange under Section 1001 of the Code, it either (x) was modified as a result of the default or reasonably foreseeable default of such Mortgage Loan or (y) satisfies the provisions of either sub-clause (B)(a)(i) above (substituting the date of the last such modification for the date the Mortgage Loan was originated) or sub-clause (B)(a)(ii), including the proviso thereto. For purposes of the preceding sentence, a Mortgage Loan will not be considered “significantly modified” solely by reason of the borrower having been granted a COVID-19 related forbearance provided that: (a) such Mortgage Loan forbearance is covered by Revenue Procedure 2020-26 by reason of satisfying the requirements for such coverage stated in Section 5.02(2) of Revenue Procedure 2020-26; and (b) the Mortgage Loan Seller identifies such Mortgage Loan and provides (x) the date on which such forbearance was granted, (y) the length in months of the forbearance, and (z) how the payments in forbearance will be paid (that is, by extension of maturity, change of amortization schedule, etc.). Any prepayment premium and yield maintenance charges applicable to the Mortgage Loan constitute “customary prepayment penalties” within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Section 1.860G-1(b)(2). All terms used in this paragraph will have the same meanings as set forth in the related Treasury Regulations.

 

(21)     Compliance with Usury Laws. The Mortgage Rate (exclusive of any default interest, late charges, yield maintenance charge, or prepayment premiums) of such Mortgage Loan complied as of the date of origination with, or was exempt from, applicable state or federal laws, regulations and other requirements pertaining to usury.

 

(22)     Authorized to do Business. To the extent required under applicable law, as of the Cut-off Date or as of the date that such entity held the Mortgage Note, each holder of the Mortgage Note was authorized to transact and do business in the jurisdiction in which each related Mortgaged Property is located, or the

 

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failure to be so authorized does not materially and adversely affect the enforceability of such Mortgage Loan by the issuing entity.

 

(23)     Trustee under Deed of Trust. With respect to each Mortgage which is a deed of trust, as of the date of origination and, to the Mortgage Loan Seller’s knowledge, as of the Closing Date, a trustee, duly qualified under applicable law to serve as such, currently so serves and is named in the deed of trust or has been substituted in accordance with the Mortgage and applicable law or may be substituted in accordance with the Mortgage and applicable law by the related mortgagee.

 

(24)     Local Law Compliance. To the Mortgage Loan Seller’s knowledge, based upon any of a letter from any governmental authorities, a legal opinion, an architect’s letter, a zoning consultant’s report, an endorsement to the related Title Policy, or other affirmative investigation of local law compliance consistent with the investigation conducted by the Mortgage Loan Seller for similar commercial, multifamily or, if applicable, manufactured housing community mortgage loans intended for securitization, with respect to the improvements located on or forming part of each Mortgaged Property securing a Mortgage Loan as of the date of origination of such Mortgage Loan and as of the Cut-off Date, there are no material violations of applicable zoning ordinances, building codes and land laws (collectively “Zoning Regulations”) other than those which (i) constitute a legal non-conforming use or structure, as to which as the Mortgaged Property may be restored or repaired to the full extent necessary to maintain the use of the structure immediately prior to a casualty or the inability to restore or repair to the full extent necessary to maintain the use or structure immediately prior to the casualty would not materially and adversely affect the use or operation of the Mortgaged Property, (ii) are insured by the Title Policy or other insurance policy, (iii) are insured by law and ordinance insurance coverage in amounts customarily required by the Mortgage Loan Seller for loans originated for securitization that provides coverage for additional costs to rebuild and/or repair the property to current Zoning Regulations or (iv) would not have a material adverse effect on the Mortgage Loan. The terms of the Mortgage Loan documents require the borrower to comply in all material respects with all applicable governmental regulations, zoning and building laws.

 

(25)     Licenses and Permits. Each borrower covenants in the Mortgage Loan documents that it will keep all material licenses, permits and applicable governmental authorizations necessary for its operation of the Mortgaged Property in full force and effect, and to the Mortgage Loan Seller’s knowledge based upon a letter from any government authorities, zoning consultant’s report or other affirmative investigation of local law compliance consistent with the investigation conducted by the Mortgage Loan Seller for similar commercial, multifamily or, if applicable, manufactured housing community mortgage loans intended for securitization, all such material licenses, permits and applicable governmental authorizations are in effect. The Mortgage Loan requires the related borrower to be qualified to do business in the jurisdiction in which the related Mortgaged Property is located.

 

(26)     Recourse Obligations. The Mortgage Loan documents for each Mortgage Loan provide that (a) the related borrower and at least one individual or entity will be fully liable for actual losses, liabilities, costs and damages arising from certain acts of the related borrower and/or its principals specified in the related Mortgage Loan documents, which acts generally include the following: (i) acts of fraud or intentional material misrepresentation, (ii) misapplication or misappropriation of rents (if after an event of default under the Mortgage Loan), insurance proceeds or condemnation awards, (iii) intentional material physical waste of the Mortgaged Property (but, in some cases, only to the extent there is sufficient cash flow generated by the related Mortgaged Property to prevent such waste), and (iv) any breach of the environmental covenants contained in the related Mortgage Loan documents, and (b) the Mortgage Loan will become full recourse to the related borrower and at least one individual or entity, if the related borrower files a voluntary petition under federal or state bankruptcy or insolvency law.

 

(27)     Mortgage Releases. The terms of the related Mortgage or related Mortgage Loan documents do not provide for release of any material portion of the Mortgaged Property from the lien of the Mortgage except (a) a partial release, accompanied by principal repayment, or partial Defeasance (as defined in paragraph (32)), in each case, of not less than a specified percentage at least equal to the lesser of (i) 110% of the related allocated loan amount of such portion of the Mortgaged Property and (ii) the outstanding principal balance of the Mortgage Loan, (b) upon payment in full of such Mortgage Loan, (c) upon a Defeasance (as defined in paragraph (32)), (d) releases of out-parcels that are unimproved or other

 

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portions of the Mortgaged Property which will not have a material adverse effect on the underwritten value of the Mortgaged Property and which were not afforded any material value in the appraisal obtained at the origination of the Mortgage Loan and are not necessary for physical access to the Mortgaged Property or compliance with zoning requirements, or (e) as required pursuant to an order of condemnation or taking by a State or any political subdivision or authority thereof. With respect to any partial release (including in connection with any partial Defeasance) under the preceding clauses (a) or (d), either: (x) such release of collateral (i) would not constitute a “significant modification” of the subject Mortgage Loan within the meaning of Section 1.860G-2(b)(2) of the Treasury Regulations and (ii) would not cause the subject Mortgage Loan to fail to be a “qualified mortgage” within the meaning of Code Section 860G(a)(3)(A); or (y) the mortgagee or servicer can, in accordance with the related Mortgage Loan documents, condition such release of collateral on the related borrower’s delivery of an opinion of tax counsel to the effect specified in the immediately preceding clause (x). For purposes of the preceding clause (x), if the fair market value of the real property constituting such Mortgaged Property (reduced by (1) the amount of any lien on the real property that is senior to the Mortgage Loan and (2) a proportionate amount of any lien on the real property that is in parity with the Mortgage Loan) after the release is not equal to at least 80% of the principal balance of the Mortgage Loan (or Whole Loan, as applicable) outstanding after the release, the borrower is required to make a payment of principal in an amount not less than the amount required by the REMIC Provisions.

 

In the case of any Mortgage Loan, in the event of a condemnation or taking of any portion of a Mortgaged Property by a State or any political subdivision or authority thereof, whether by legal proceeding or by agreement, the borrower can be required to pay down the principal balance of the Mortgage Loan in an amount not less than the amount required by the REMIC Provisions and, to such extent, condemnation proceeds may not be required to be applied to the restoration of the Mortgaged Property or released to the borrower, if, immediately after the release of such portion of the Mortgaged Property from the lien of the Mortgage (but taking into account the planned restoration) the fair market value of the real property constituting the remaining Mortgaged Property (reduced by (1) the amount of any lien on the real property that is senior to the Mortgage Loan and (2) a proportionate amount of any lien on the real property that is in parity with the Mortgage Loan) is not equal to at least 80% of the remaining principal balance of the Mortgage Loan (or Whole Loan, as applicable).

 

No Mortgage Loan that is secured by more than one Mortgaged Property or that is a Crossed Mortgage Loan permits the release of cross-collateralization of the related Mortgaged Properties or a portion thereof, including due to a partial condemnation, other than in compliance with the loan-to-value ratio and other requirements of the REMIC Provisions.

 

(28)     Financial Reporting and Rent Rolls. Each Mortgage Loan requires the borrower to provide the owner or holder of the Mortgage with quarterly (other than for single-tenant properties) and annual operating statements, and quarterly (other than for single-tenant properties) rent rolls for properties that have leases contributing more than 5% of the in-place base rent and annual financial statements.

 

(29)     Acts of Terrorism Exclusion. With respect to each Mortgage Loan over $20 million, the related special-form all-risk insurance policy and business interruption policy (issued by an insurer meeting the Insurance Rating Requirements) do not specifically exclude Acts of Terrorism, as defined in the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, as amended by the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2019 (collectively referred to as “TRIA”), from coverage, or if such coverage is excluded, it is covered by a separate terrorism insurance policy. With respect to each other Mortgage Loan, the related special-form all-risk insurance policy and business interruption policy (issued by an insurer meeting the Insurance Rating Requirements) did not, as of the date of origination of the Mortgage Loan, and, to the Mortgage Loan Seller’s knowledge, do not, as of the Cut-off Date, specifically exclude Acts of Terrorism, as defined in TRIA, from coverage, or if such coverage is excluded, it is covered by a separate terrorism insurance policy. With respect to each Mortgage Loan, the related Mortgage Loan documents do not expressly waive or prohibit the mortgagee from requiring coverage for Acts of Terrorism, as defined in TRIA, or damages related thereto except to the extent that any right to require such coverage may be limited by commercial availability on commercially reasonable terms, or as otherwise indicated in Annex E-2 or Annex E-3, as applicable; provided, however, that if TRIA or a similar or subsequent statute is not in effect, then, provided

 

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that terrorism insurance is commercially available, the borrower under each Mortgage Loan is required to carry terrorism insurance, but in such event the borrower will not be required to spend on terrorism insurance coverage more than two times the amount of the insurance premium that is payable in respect of the property and business interruption/rental loss insurance required under the related Mortgage Loan documents (without giving effect to the cost of terrorism and earthquake components of such casualty and business interruption/rental loss insurance) at such time, and if the cost of terrorism insurance exceeds such amount, the borrower is required to purchase the maximum amount of terrorism insurance available with funds equal to such amount.

 

(30)     Due on Sale or Encumbrance. Subject to specific exceptions set forth below, each Mortgage Loan contains a “due on sale” or other such provision for the acceleration of the payment of the unpaid principal balance of such Mortgage Loan if, without the consent of the holder of the Mortgage (which consent, in some cases, may not be unreasonably withheld) and/or complying with the requirements of the related Mortgage Loan documents (which provide for transfers without the consent of the lender which are customarily acceptable to the Mortgage Loan Seller lending on the security of property comparable to the related Mortgaged Property, including, without limitation, transfers of worn-out or obsolete furnishings, fixtures, or equipment promptly replaced with property of equivalent value and functionality and transfers by leases entered into in accordance with the Mortgage Loan documents), (a) the related Mortgaged Property, or any equity interest of greater than 50% in the related borrower, is directly or indirectly pledged, transferred or sold (in each case, a “Transfer”), other than as related to (i) family and estate planning Transfers or Transfers upon death or legal incapacity, (ii) Transfers to certain affiliates as defined in the related Mortgage Loan documents, (iii) Transfers of less than, or other than, a controlling interest in the related borrower, (iv) Transfers to another holder of direct or indirect equity in the borrower, a specific Person designated in the related Mortgage Loan documents or a Person satisfying specific criteria identified in the related Mortgage Loan documents, such as a qualified equityholder, (v) Transfers of stock or similar equity units in publicly traded companies, (vi) a substitution or release of collateral within the parameters of paragraphs (27) and (32) in this Annex E-1 or the exceptions thereto set forth in Annex E-2 or Annex E-3, or (vii) by reason of any mezzanine debt that existed at the origination of the related Mortgage Loan as set forth on Schedule E-1 to Annex E-1, or future permitted mezzanine debt in each case as set forth on Schedule E-2 to Annex E-1 or (b) the related Mortgaged Property is encumbered with a subordinate lien or security interest against the related Mortgaged Property, other than (i) any Companion Loan or any subordinate debt that existed at origination and is permitted under the related Mortgage Loan documents, (ii) purchase money security interests, (iii) any Crossed Mortgage Loan as set forth on Schedule E-3 to Annex E-1 or (iv) Permitted Encumbrances. The Mortgage or other Mortgage Loan documents provide that to the extent any Rating Agency fees are incurred in connection with the review of and consent to any transfer or encumbrance, the borrower is responsible for such payment along with all other reasonable fees and expenses incurred by the Mortgagee relative to such transfer or encumbrance.

 

(31)     Single-Purpose Entity. Each Mortgage Loan requires the borrower to be a Single-Purpose Entity for at least as long as the Mortgage Loan is outstanding. Both the Mortgage Loan documents and the organizational documents of the borrower with respect to each Mortgage Loan with a Cut-off Date Stated Principal Balance in excess of $5 million provide that the borrower is a Single-Purpose Entity, and each Mortgage Loan with a Cut-off Date Stated Principal Balance of $20 million or more has a counsel’s opinion regarding non-consolidation of the borrower. For this purpose, a “Single-Purpose Entity” means an entity, other than an individual, whose organizational documents (or if the Mortgage Loan has a Cut-off Date Stated Principal Balance equal to $5 million or less, its organizational documents or the related Mortgage Loan documents) provide substantially to the effect that it was formed or organized solely for the purpose of owning and operating one or more of the Mortgaged Properties securing the Mortgage Loans and prohibit it from engaging in any business unrelated to such Mortgaged Property or Properties, and whose organizational documents further provide, or which entity represented in the related Mortgage Loan documents, substantially to the effect that it does not have any assets other than those related to its interest in and operation of such Mortgaged Property or Properties, or any indebtedness other than as permitted by the related Mortgage(s) or the other related Mortgage Loan documents, that it has its own books and records and accounts separate and apart from those of any other person (other than a borrower for a Crossed Mortgage Loan), and that it holds itself out as a legal entity, separate and apart from any other person or entity.

 

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(32)     Defeasance. With respect to any Mortgage Loan that, pursuant to the Mortgage Loan documents, can be defeased (a “Defeasance”), (i) the Mortgage Loan documents provide for Defeasance as a unilateral right of the borrower, subject to satisfaction of conditions specified in the Mortgage Loan documents; (ii) the Mortgage Loan cannot be defeased within two years after the Closing Date; (iii) the borrower is permitted to pledge only United States “government securities” within the meaning of Section 1.860G-2(a)(8)(ii) of the Treasury Regulations, the revenues from which will, in the case of a full Defeasance, be sufficient to make all scheduled payments under the Mortgage Loan when due, including the entire remaining principal balance on the maturity date (or on or after the first date on which payment may be made without payment of a yield maintenance charge or prepayment penalty) or, if the Mortgage Loan is an ARD Loan, the entire principal balance outstanding on the Anticipated Repayment Date (or on or after the first date on which payment may be made without payment of a yield maintenance charge or prepayment penalty), and if the Mortgage Loan permits partial releases of real property in connection with partial Defeasance, the revenues from the collateral will be sufficient to pay all such scheduled payments calculated on a principal amount equal to a specified percentage at least equal to the lesser of (a) 110% of the allocated loan amount for the real property to be released and (b) the outstanding principal balance of the Mortgage Loan; (iv) the borrower is required to provide a certification from an independent certified public accountant that the collateral is sufficient to make all scheduled payments under the Mortgage Note as set forth in clause (iii) above; (v) if the borrower would continue to own assets in addition to the defeasance collateral, the portion of the Mortgage Loan secured by defeasance collateral is required to be assumed (or the mortgagee may require such assumption) by a Single-Purpose Entity; (vi) the Borrower is required to provide an opinion of counsel that the mortgagee has a perfected security interest in such collateral prior to any other claim or interest; and (vii) the borrower is required to pay all rating agency fees associated with Defeasance (if rating confirmation is a specific condition precedent thereto) and all other reasonable expenses associated with Defeasance, including, but not limited to, accountant’s fees and opinions of counsel.

 

(33)     Fixed Interest Rates. Each Mortgage Loan bears interest at a rate that remains fixed throughout the remaining term of such Mortgage Loan, except in the case of ARD Loan and situations where default interest is imposed.

 

(34)     Ground Leases. For purposes of this Annex E-1, a “Ground Lease” will mean a lease creating a leasehold estate in real property where the fee owner as the ground lessor conveys for a term or terms of years its entire interest in the land, or with respect to air rights leases, the air, and buildings and other improvements, if any, comprising the premises demised under such lease to the ground lessee (who may, in certain circumstances, own the building and improvements on the land), subject to the reversionary interest of the ground lessor as fee owner and does not include industrial development agency (IDA) or similar leases for purposes of conferring a tax abatement or other benefit.

 

With respect to any Mortgage Loan where the Mortgage Loan is secured by a leasehold estate under a Ground Lease in whole or in part, and the related Mortgage does not also encumber the related lessor’s fee interest in such Mortgaged Property, based upon the terms of the Ground Lease and any estoppel or other agreement received from the ground lessor in favor of the Mortgage Loan Seller, its successors and assigns, the Mortgage Loan Seller represents and warrants that:

 

(a)       The Ground Lease or a memorandum regarding such Ground Lease has been duly recorded or submitted for recordation in a form that is acceptable for recording in the applicable jurisdiction. The Ground Lease or an estoppel or other agreement received from the ground lessor permits the interest of the lessee to be encumbered by the related Mortgage and does not restrict the use of the related Mortgaged Property by such lessee, its successors or assigns in a manner that would materially adversely affect the security provided by the related Mortgage;

 

(b)       The lessor under such Ground Lease has agreed in a writing included in the related Mortgage File (or in such Ground Lease) that the Ground Lease may not be amended or modified, or canceled or terminated by agreement of lessor and lessee, without the prior written consent of the lender, and no such consent has been granted by the Mortgage Loan Seller since the origination of the Mortgage Loan except as reflected in any written instruments which are included in the related Mortgage File;

 

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(c)       The Ground Lease has an original term (or an original term plus one or more optional renewal terms, which, under all circumstances, may be exercised, and will be enforceable, by either borrower or the mortgagee) that extends not less than 20 years beyond the stated maturity of the related Mortgage Loan, or 10 years past the stated maturity if such Mortgage Loan fully amortizes by the stated maturity (or with respect to a Mortgage Loan that accrues on an actual 360 basis, substantially amortizes);

 

(d)       The Ground Lease either (i) is not subject to any liens or encumbrances superior to, or of equal priority with, the Mortgage, except for the related fee interest of the ground lessor and the Permitted Encumbrances, or (ii) is subject to a subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreement to which the mortgagee on the lessor’s fee interest in the Mortgaged Property is subject;

 

(e)       The Ground Lease does not place commercially unreasonable restrictions on the identity of the Mortgagee and the Ground Lease is assignable to the holder of the Mortgage Loan and its successors and assigns without the consent of the lessor thereunder, and in the event it is so assigned, it is further assignable by the holder of the Mortgage Loan and its successors and assigns without the consent of the lessor;

 

(f)        The Mortgage Loan Seller has not received any written notice of material default under or notice of termination of such Ground Lease. To the Mortgage Loan Seller’s knowledge, there is no material default under such Ground Lease and no condition that, but for the passage of time or giving of notice, would result in a material default under the terms of such Ground Lease and to the Mortgage Loan Seller’s knowledge, such Ground Lease is in full force and effect as of the Closing Date;

 

(g)       The Ground Lease or ancillary agreement between the lessor and the lessee requires the lessor to give to the lender written notice of any default, and provides that no notice of default or termination is effective against the lender unless such notice is given to the lender;

 

(h)       A lender is permitted a reasonable opportunity (including, where necessary, sufficient time to gain possession of the interest of the lessee under the Ground Lease through legal proceedings) to cure any default under the Ground Lease which is curable after the lender’s receipt of notice of any default before the lessor may terminate the Ground Lease;

 

(i)        The Ground Lease does not impose any restrictions on subletting that would be viewed as commercially unreasonable by the Mortgage Loan Seller in connection with loans originated for securitization;

 

(j)        Under the terms of the Ground Lease, an estoppel or other agreement received from the ground lessor and the related Mortgage (taken together), any related insurance proceeds or the portion of the condemnation award allocable to the ground lessee’s interest (other than (i) de minimis amounts for minor casualties or (ii) in respect of a total or substantially total loss or taking as addressed in clause (k) below) will be applied either to the repair or to restoration of all or part of the related Mortgaged Property with (so long as such proceeds are in excess of the threshold amount specified in the related Mortgage Loan documents) the lender or a trustee appointed by it having the right to hold and disburse such proceeds as repair or restoration progresses, or to the payment of the outstanding principal balance of the Mortgage Loan, together with any accrued interest;

 

(k)       In the case of a total or substantially total taking or loss, under the terms of the Ground Lease, an estoppel or other agreement and the related Mortgage (taken together), any related insurance proceeds, or portion of the condemnation award allocable to ground lessee’s interest in respect of a total or substantially total loss or taking of the related Mortgaged Property to the extent not applied to restoration, will be applied first to the payment of the outstanding principal balance of the Mortgage Loan, together with any accrued interest; and

 

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(l)        Provided that the lender cures any defaults which are susceptible to being cured, the ground lessor has agreed to enter into a new lease with lender upon termination of the Ground Lease for any reason, including rejection of the Ground Lease in a bankruptcy proceeding.

 

(35)     Servicing. The servicing and collection practices used by the Mortgage Loan Seller with respect to the Mortgage Loan have been, in all respects, legal and have met customary industry standards for servicing of commercial loans for conduit loan programs.

 

(36)     Origination and Underwriting. The origination practices of the Mortgage Loan Seller (or the related originator if the Mortgage Loan Seller was not the originator) with respect to each Mortgage Loan have been, in all material respects, legal and as of the date of its origination, such Mortgage Loan and the origination thereof complied in all material respects with, or was exempt from, all requirements of federal, state or local law relating to the origination of such Mortgage Loan; provided that such representation and warranty does not address or otherwise cover any matters with respect to federal, state or local law otherwise covered in this Annex E-1.

 

(37)     No Material Default; Payment Record. No Mortgage Loan has been more than 30 days delinquent, without giving effect to any grace or cure period, in making required payments since origination, and no Mortgage Loan is more than 30 days delinquent (beyond any applicable grace or cure period) in making required payments as of the Closing Date. To the Mortgage Loan Seller’s knowledge, there is (a) no material default, breach, violation or event of acceleration existing under the related Mortgage Loan, or (b) no event (other than payments due but not yet delinquent) which, with the passage of time or with notice and the expiration of any grace or cure period, would constitute a material default, breach, violation or event of acceleration, which default, breach, violation or event of acceleration, in the case of either clause (a) or clause (b), materially and adversely affects the value of the Mortgage Loan or the value, use or operation of the related Mortgaged Property, provided, however, that this representation and warranty does not cover any default, breach, violation or event of acceleration that specifically pertains to or arises out of an exception scheduled to any other representation and warranty made by the Mortgage Loan Seller in this Annex E-1. No person other than the holder of such Mortgage Loan may declare any event of default under the Mortgage Loan or accelerate any indebtedness under the Mortgage Loan documents.

 

(38)     Bankruptcy. As of the date of origination of the related Mortgage Loan and to the Mortgage Loan Seller’s knowledge as of the Cut-off Date, no borrower, guarantor or tenant occupying a single-tenant property is a debtor in state or federal bankruptcy, insolvency or similar proceeding.

 

(39)     Organization of Borrower. With respect to each Mortgage Loan, in reliance on certified copies of the organizational documents of the borrower delivered by the borrower in connection with the origination of such Mortgage Loan, the borrower is an entity organized under the laws of a state of the United States of America, the District of Columbia or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Except with respect to any Crossed Mortgage Loan, no Mortgage Loan has a borrower that is an Affiliate of another borrower under another Mortgage Loan. (An “Affiliate” for purposes of this paragraph (39) means, a borrower that is under direct or indirect common ownership and control with another borrower.)

 

(40)     Environmental Conditions. A Phase I environmental site assessment (or update of a previous Phase I and or Phase II site assessment) and, with respect to certain Mortgage Loans, a Phase II environmental site assessment (collectively, an “ESA”) meeting ASTM requirements conducted by a reputable environmental consultant in connection with such Mortgage Loan within 12 months prior to its origination date (or an update of a previous ESA was prepared), and such ESA either (i) did not identify the existence of recognized environmental conditions (as such term is defined in ASTM E1527-13 or its successor, hereinafter “Environmental Condition”) at the related Mortgaged Property or the need for further investigation with respect to any Environmental Condition that was identified, or (ii) if the existence of an Environmental Condition or need for further investigation was indicated in any such ESA, then at least one of the following statements is true: (A) an amount reasonably estimated by a reputable environmental consultant to be sufficient to cover the estimated cost to cure any material noncompliance with applicable environmental laws or the Environmental Condition has been escrowed by the related borrower and is held or controlled by the related lender; (B) if the only Environmental Condition relates to the presence of asbestos-containing materials, radon in indoor air, lead based paint or lead in drinking water, and the only

 

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recommended action in the ESA is the institution of such a plan, an operations or maintenance plan has been required to be instituted by the related borrower that can reasonably be expected to mitigate the identified risk; (C) the Environmental Condition identified in the related environmental report was remediated or abated in all material respects prior to the Cut-Off Date, and, if and as appropriate, a no further action or closure letter was obtained from the applicable governmental regulatory authority (or the Environmental Condition affecting the related Mortgaged Property was otherwise listed by such governmental authority as “closed” or a reputable environmental consultant has concluded that no further action is required); (D) a secured creditor environmental policy or a pollution legal liability insurance policy that covers liability for the Environmental Condition was obtained from an insurer rated no less than A- (or the equivalent) by Moody’s, S&P and/or Fitch; (E) a party not related to the borrower was identified as the responsible party for such Environmental Condition and such responsible party has financial resources reasonably estimated to be adequate to address the situation; or (F) a party related to the borrower having financial resources reasonably estimated to be adequate to address the situation is required to take action. To the Mortgage Loan Seller’s knowledge, except as set forth in the ESA, there is no Environmental Condition (as such term is defined in ASTM E1527-13 or its successor) at the related Mortgaged Property.

 

(41)     Appraisal. The Servicing File contains an appraisal of the related Mortgaged Property with an appraisal date within 6 months of the Mortgage Loan origination date, and within 12 months of the Closing Date. The appraisal is signed by an appraiser who is either a Member of the Appraisal Institute (“MAI”) and/or has been licensed and certified to prepare appraisals in the state where the Mortgaged Property is located. Each appraiser has represented in such appraisal or in a supplemental letter that the appraisal satisfies the requirements of the “Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice” as adopted by the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal Foundation and has certified that such appraiser had no interest, direct or indirect, in the Mortgaged Property or the borrower or in any loan made on the security thereof, and its compensation is not affected by the approval or disapproval of the Mortgage Loan.

 

(42)     Mortgage Loan Schedule. The information pertaining to each Mortgage Loan which is set forth in the mortgage loan schedule attached as an exhibit to the related Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement is true and correct in all material respects as of the Cut-off Date and contains all information required by the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement to be contained therein.

 

(43)     Cross-Collateralization. No Mortgage Loan is cross-collateralized or cross-defaulted with any mortgage loan that is outside the issuing entity, except as set forth on Schedule E-3.

 

(44)     Hospitality Provisions. The Mortgage Loan documents for each Mortgage Loan that is secured by a hospitality property operated pursuant to a franchise or license agreement includes an executed comfort letter or similar agreement signed by the related borrower and franchisor or licensor of such property that, subject to the applicable terms of such franchise or license agreement and comfort letter or similar agreement, is enforceable by the issuing entity (or, in the case of a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, by the related Non-Serviced Trustee) against such franchisor or licensor either (A) directly or as an assignee of the originator, or (B) upon the Mortgage Loan Seller’s or its designee’s providing notice of the transfer of the Mortgage Loan to the Trust (or, in the case of a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, by the seller of the note which is contributed to the related Non-Serviced Securitization Trust or its designee providing notice of the transfer of such note to the related Non-Serviced Securitization Trust) in accordance with the terms of such executed comfort letter or similar agreement, which the Mortgage Loan Seller or its designee (except in the case of a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan) will provide, or if neither (A) nor (B) is applicable, except in the case of a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, the Mortgage Loan Seller or its designee will apply for, on the issuing entity’s behalf, a new comfort letter or similar agreement as of the Closing Date. The mortgage or related security agreement for each Mortgage Loan secured by a hospitality property creates a security interest in the revenues of such property for which a UCC financing statement has been filed in the appropriate filing office. For the avoidance of doubt, no representation is made as to the perfection of any security interest in revenues to the extent that possession or control of such items or actions other than the filing of Uniform Commercial Code financing statements is required to effect such perfection.

 

(45)     Advance of Funds by the Mortgage Loan Seller. After origination, no advance of funds has been made by the Mortgage Loan Seller to the related borrower other than in accordance with the Mortgage Loan documents, and, to the Mortgage Loan Seller’s knowledge, no funds have been received from any person

 

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other than the related borrower or an affiliate for, or on account of, payments due on the Mortgage Loan (other than as contemplated by the Mortgage Loan documents, such as, by way of example and not in limitation of the foregoing, amounts paid by the tenant(s) into a lender-controlled lockbox if required or contemplated under the related lease or Mortgage Loan documents). Neither the Mortgage Loan Seller nor any affiliate thereof has any obligation to make any capital contribution to any borrower under a Mortgage Loan, other than contributions made on or prior to the Closing Date.

 

(46)     Compliance with Anti-Money Laundering Laws. The Mortgage Loan Seller has complied in all material respects with all applicable anti-money laundering laws and regulations, including without limitation the USA Patriot Act of 2001 with respect to the origination of the Mortgage Loan, the failure to comply with which would have a material adverse effect on the Mortgage Loan.

 

For purposes of these representations and warranties, the phrases “the Mortgage Loan Seller’s knowledge” or “the Mortgage Loan Seller’s belief” and other words and phrases of like import mean, except where otherwise expressly set forth in these representations and warranties, the actual state of knowledge or belief of the Mortgage Loan Seller, its officers and employees directly responsible for the underwriting, origination, servicing or sale of the Mortgage Loans regarding the matters expressly set forth in these representations and warranties.

 

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Schedule E-1 to Annex E-1


MORTGAGE LOANS WITH EXISTING MEZZANINE DEBT

 

CITI REAL ESTATE FUNDING INC.

Loan No. Mortgage Loan Original Principal Amount of
Existing Mezzanine Debt
3 Amazon West LA $93,000,000
6 416-420 Kent Avenue $90,000,000

 

 

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Schedule E-1 to Annex E-1


MORTGAGE LOANS WITH EXISTING MEZZANINE DEBT

 

GERMAN AMERICAN CAPITAL CORPORATION

 

None.

 

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Schedule E-2 to Annex E-1

 

MORTGAGE LOANS WITH RESPECT TO WHICH MEZZANINE DEBT
IS PERMITTED IN THE FUTURE

 

CITI REAL ESTATE FUNDING INC. 

Loan No. Mortgage Loan
5 MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay

 

 

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Schedule E-2 to Annex E-1

 

MORTGAGE LOANS WITH RESPECT TO WHICH MEZZANINE DEBT
IS PERMITTED IN THE FUTURE

 

GERMAN AMERICAN CAPITAL CORPORATION

Loan No. Mortgage Loan
1 The Grace Building
5 MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay
19 Best Western Plus Carriage Inn

 

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Schedule E-3 to Annex E-1

 

CROSS-COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE LOANS

 

CITI REAL ESTATE FUNDING INC.

 

None.

 

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Schedule E-3 to Annex E-1

 

CROSS-COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE LOANS

 

GERMAN AMERICAN CAPITAL CORPORATION

 

None.

 

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ANNEX E-2

 

EXCEPTIONS TO CITI REAL ESTATE FUNDING INC. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

  

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3 Amazon West LA (6) Permitted Liens; Title Insurance The ground lease for a 45,302 square foot portion of the Mortgaged Property, which would account for approximately 8.3% of the net rentable area, grants the ground lessee, Chick-Fil-A, Inc., a right of first offer to purchase the portion of the Mortgaged Property subject to the ground lease upon the borrower’s election to sell the Mortgaged Property to an unaffiliated third party or the borrower’s receipt of an offer from an unaffiliated third party to purchase the Mortgaged Property.
10 Tower at Frisco (6) Permitted Liens; Title Insurance A deed in the chain of title for the related Mortgaged Property contains a right of reversion with respect to a portion of the Mortgaged Property consisting of a parking garage. The right of reversion is triggered upon the occurrence of a default under a parking garage improvements agreement.  The beneficiary of the right of reversion has been dissolved and therefore cannot execute a release. There exists ancillary evidence that the right of reversion was extinguished upon completion of construction of the parking garage.
15 Walgreens 9 Portfolio (6) Permitted Liens; Title Insurance The lease for the sole tenant at each individual Mortgaged Property grants each tenant a right of first refusal to purchase the applicable Mortgaged Property upon the borrower’s election to sell such Mortgaged Property to an unaffiliated third party.
16 44 Whippany Fee (6) Permitted Liens; Title Insurance The related Mortgaged Property is encumbered by a ground lease, and the related mortgage encumbers only the borrower’s fee interest in the mortgaged property and not the leasehold estate. The fee estate and the related fee mortgage is subordinate to the recorded ground lease.
18 InCommercial Net Lease Portfolio (6) Permitted Liens; Title Insurance The lease for the sole tenant at each of the Walgreens - Grenada, MS Mortgaged Property and the Walgreens - Bastrop, LA Mortgaged Property grants such tenant a right of first refusal to purchase the applicable Mortgaged Property upon the borrower’s receipt of an offer to purchase the Mortgaged Property from an unaffiliated third party.
27 Dearborn Flex Portfolio (6) Permitted Liens; Title Insurance Pursuant to a recorded Indenture, Ford Motor Land Development Corporation has a right of first refusal to purchase the Mortgaged Property upon the borrower’s election to sell the Mortgaged Property effective until December 31, 2039.
27 Dearborn Flex Portfolio (13) Actions Concerning Mortgage Loan The guarantor is subject to a pending lawsuit with respect to a property bought out of foreclosure. The tenants of the subject property brought a complaint as a class alleging that the guarantor improperly closed the subject property in violation of the tenants’ leases. Temporary injunctive relief was granted on March 16, 2020 and an order was entered preventing the closure of the subject property on March 18, 2020. The tenants are also seeking compensatory damages, punitive damages, and attorney’s fees based upon attempts to close the subject property, alleged cessation of janitorial services, and alleged termination of utilities.
3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 18, 25, 27, 29, 30, 31, 35,37, 38, 39 All CREFI loans (16) Insurance The Mortgage Loan documents may permit the related Mortgagor to cause the insurance required at the related Mortgaged Property under the Mortgage Loan documents to be maintained by a tenant at the related Mortgaged Property.
5 MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay (16) Insurance

The deductible for the “all risk” property insurance is permitted to be up to and including $250,000; the deductible for terrorism insurance is permitted to be up to and including $500,000, and the deductible for windstorm and earthquake coverage is not more than 5% of the total insurable value of the applicable Mortgaged Property; provided that if the non-recourse carveout guarantor provides a guaranty acceptable to the lender and each rating agency rating securities that represent

 

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an interest in the Whole Loan guaranteeing any failure by the related Borrower to pay its obligations actually incurred with respect to that portion of the deductible that exceeds 5% of the total insurable value of an Mortgaged Property, the deductibles for windstorm and earthquake coverage may be up to 15% of the total insurable value of the Mortgaged Property); provided, further, that (1) the related Borrower may utilize a $4,000,000 aggregate deductible subject to a $100,000 per occurrence deductible and a $100,000 maintenance deductible following the exhaustion of the aggregate and (2) the aggregate does not apply to any losses arising from named windstorm, earthquake or flood. Such deductibles may be considered not to be customary.

 

The Whole Loan documents permit the Borrower to rely on insurance maintained by MGM Lessee II, LLC (the “MGM Tenant”) so long as the master lease (the “MGM Lease”) between the Borrower and the MGM Tenant is in effect and there is no default continuing under the lease (beyond any applicable cure period). Such insurance maintained by the MGM Tenant (the “MGM Policies”) is required to conform to the requirements of the Whole Loan documents (except it is acknowledged and agreed that the MGM Policies are permitted to vary from the requirements of the Whole Loan documents with respect to (x) the named storm sublimit which shall be no less than $700,000,000 per occurrence and (y) any property or terrorism deductible, which shall be no greater than $5,000,000). Such $700,000,000 limit is less than full replacement cost. In addition, such deductibles may be considered not to be customary.

 

The MGM Lease provides that all insurance proceeds (except business interruption insurance proceeds not allocated to rent expenses, if any, which will be payable to and retained by the MGM Tenant) payable by reason of any property loss or damage to the Mortgaged Property, or any portion of the Mortgaged Property, under any property insurance policy will be paid to the lender or an escrow account reasonably acceptable to the Borrower and the MGM Tenant, and made available to the MGM Tenant upon request for the reasonable costs of preservation, stabilization, emergency restoration, business interruption, reconstruction and repair, as the case may be, of any damage to or destruction of the Mortgaged Property (or any portion thereof); provided that if the total amount of proceeds payable net of applicable deductibles is $50,000,000 or less, and if no event of default under the MGM Lease has occurred and is continuing, the proceeds will be paid to the MGM Tenant and, subject to certain limitations set forth in the MGM Lease, used for the repair of the damage to the leased property in accordance with the terms of the MGM Lease.

 

Terrorism insurance may be written by a non-rated captive insurer.

 

3 Amazon West LA (16) Insurance

The Mortgage Loan documents permit the related Mortgaged Property to be insured by a property insurance policy that does not meet the rating requirements set forth in the Mortgage Loan documents, provided that, at renewal of the current policy term, the borrower meet the rating requirements set forth in the Mortgage Loan documents.

 

The Mortgage Loan documents provide that the property insurance policy must be in an amount equal to the full replacement cost, with a waiver of depreciation sufficient so that no coinsurance penalties apply.

 

6 416-420 Kent Avenue (16) Insurance

The Mortgage Loan documents permit the related Mortgaged Property to be insured by a property insurance policy with Voyager Indemnity Insurance Company, rated A XIV with AM Best, provided that (1) the rating of Voyager Indemnity Insurance Company is not withdrawn or downgraded below the rating on the date of the origination of the Mortgage Loan, and (2) at renewal of the current policy term, the borrower replace Voyager Indemnity Insurance Company with an insurance company meeting the rating requirements set forth in the Mortgage Loan documents.

 

The Mortgage Loan documents provide that, in the event of a casualty to the Mortgaged Property equal to or less than 35% of the replacement value, the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (“HPD”) is entitled to make the initial decision on whether to restore the Mortgaged Property. If HPD does not elect to restore the Mortgaged Property, the lender is then entitled  

 

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to make the decision to restore the Mortgaged Property or apply proceeds to the debt in accordance with the Mortgage Loan documents.

 

16 44 Whippany Fee (16) Insurance The related Mortgaged Property is encumbered by a ground lease, and the related mortgage encumbers only the borrower’s fee interest in the mortgaged property and not the leasehold estate. Pursuant to the terms of the ground lease, the ground lessee provides all related insurance at the Mortgaged Property, the proceeds of which are to be used to restore the improvements.  
30 156 West 54th and 159 West 53rd Street (16) Insurance Pursuant to the condominium documents, if the cost of repair or reconstruction of the Mortgaged Property is less than $50,000, the insurance proceeds are paid to the board of managers of the condominium; otherwise, they are payable to an trustee selected by the board.
31 212 East 47th Street (16) Insurance Pursuant to the condominium documents, proceeds are payable (i) to the residential board or the non-residential board, as applicable, if the loss involves only the residential units or the non-residential units, as applicable, and, in each case, the proceeds are $1,000,000 or less, or (ii) to an insurance trustee designated by the condominium board if the proceeds are more than $1,000,000.
39 455 Central Park West (16) Insurance Pursuant to the condominium documents, if the cost of repair or reconstruction of the Mortgaged Property is $500,000 or less, the condominium board will complete the repair and reconstruction without the consent of any unit owner or mortgagee. If the cost of repair is over $500,000 and the insurance proceeds cover less than 90% of the cost of repair, the condominium board may not proceed with reconstruction without the consent of unit owners representing at least 66.667% in common interest. If the cost of repair is over $500,000 and the insurance proceeds cover at least 90% of the cost of reconstruction, the condominium board will complete reconstruction without consent of the unit owners. The insurance proceeds are payable to the board of managers or an insurance trustee as selected by the condominium board.  
16 44 Whippany Fee (24) Local Law Compliance At the origination date of the Mortgage Loan, there were open permits and outstanding building and zoning violations relating to the Mortgaged Property. The Mortgage Loan documents require the Mortgagor to obtain a final certificate of approval with respect to each open permit within 180 days of the origination date, to be extended for successive 90 day periods upon approval by the lender.
39 455 Central Park West (24) Local Law Compliance The temporary certificate of occupancy with respect to the related Mortgaged Property expired in April 2020 and has not been renewed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
5 MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay (25) Licenses and Permits The Borrower did not covenant in the Whole Loan documents (so long as the applicable Mortgaged Property is subject to the MGM Lease) to keep all material licenses, permits and applicable government authorizations necessary for its operation of the Mortgaged Property in full force and effect.
5 MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay (26) Recourse Obligations

BREIT Operating Partnership L.P. (“BREIT Guarantor”) and MGM Growth Properties Operating Partnership LP (“MGP Guarantor” and together with BREIT Guarantor, collectively, “Guarantor”) are severally (but not jointly) liable for recourse events in accordance with their respective percentage interests in the Borrower.

 

The Guarantor’s liability with respect to bankruptcy-related recourse events is capped at an amount equal to 10% of the outstanding principal balance of the Whole Loan as of the date of the event.

 

Only the related mortgagors, and not the non-recourse carveout guarantor, is liable for breaches of environmental covenants, and the related mortgagors are the only parties liable under the environmental indemnity; provided, however, that if the related Borrower fails to maintain an environmental insurance policy as required under the Whole Loan documents and the Mortgaged Property is not subject to 

 

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the MGM Lease, the non-recourse carveout guarantor is liable for losses relating to breaches of environmental covenants other than (x) for any amounts in excess of the applicable coverage amounts under the environmental policy had the same been renewed, replaced or extended as required under the Whole Loan documents and (y) for any amounts recovered under the environmental policy.

 

Recourse for waste is limited to willful misconduct by the related mortgagors, non-recourse guarantor or certain of their affiliates that results in physical damage or waste to the Mortgaged Property.

 

5 MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay (27) Mortgage Releases Upon satisfying certain conditions, the Borrower may release a Mortgaged Property by prepaying or defeasing an amount equal to the lesser of (1) the outstanding principal amount of the Whole Loan, together with all interest accrued and unpaid thereon and (2) (i) 105% of the allocated loan amount for the released Mortgaged Property until such time that the outstanding principal balance of the Whole Loan has been reduced to $2,250,000,000 and (ii) thereafter, 110% of the allocated loan amount of the released Mortgaged Property.
5 MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay (29) Acts of Terrorism Exclusion

So long as the Mortgaged Property is subject to the MGM Lease, the mortgagors are permitted to rely on terrorism insurance provided by the MGM Tenant.

 

Terrorism insurance may be written by a non-rated captive insurer.

 

If (A) TRIPRA is not in effect, (B) TRIPRA or a similar or subsequent statute, extension or reauthorization is modified which results in a material increase in terrorism insurance premiums, or (C) there is a disruption in the terrorism insurance marketplace as the result of a terrorism event which results in a material increase in terrorism insurance premiums, provided that terrorism insurance is commercially available, the related Borrower (or the MGM Tenant) will be required to maintain terrorism insurance as required by the Whole Loan documents; provided, however, that it will not be required to spend on terrorism insurance coverage more than two times the amount of the insurance premium that is payable at such time in respect of the property and business interruption/rental loss insurance required under the Whole Loan documents (without giving effect to the cost of the terrorism, flood, earthquake and windstorm components of such casualty and business interruption/rental loss insurance), and if the cost of terrorism insurance exceeds such amount, the Borrower (or the MGM Tenant) will be required to purchase the maximum amount of terrorism insurance available with funds equal to such amount.

 

5 MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay (30) Due on Sale or Encumbrance

The Whole Loan documents provide that no Restricted Pledge Party (as defined below), other than the mortgagors or any future mezzanine borrower, may be restricted from any sale or pledge of its direct or indirect assets, provided such assets are not encumbered or required to be encumbered by the Whole Loan or any mezzanine loan. The assets of a Restricted Pledge Party may include direct or indirect equity interests in the mortgagors.

 

Certain transfers are permitted without lender consent so long as, after giving effect to such sale or pledge, (x) (1) the mortgagors and any principal thereof (on an unencumbered and look through basis) are indirectly controlled and at least 50.1% owned by BREIT OP and/or MGP OP, provided that (I) with respect to BREIT OP, BREIT OP is owned, managed or controlled by BREIT, a Qualified Advisor, a Qualified Transferee or a Public Vehicle (each such term, as defined in the Whole Loan documents) and (II) with respect to MGP OP, MGP OP is managed and controlled by MGP Growth Properties LLC, a Public Vehicle or a Qualified Transferee, or (y) following a Public Sale (as defined in the Whole Loan documents), a Public Vehicle or, following a Permitted Assumption (as defined in the Whole Loan documents), the applicable Qualified Transferee (1) shall own not less than 51% of the economic and direct or indirect legal and beneficial interests in the mortgagors, the Guarantor and any principal (on an unencumbered and look through basis) and (2) control the mortgagors, the Guarantor and any principal.

 

Restricted Pledge Party” means, collectively, the Borrower, any mezzanine borrower, or any other direct or indirect equity holder in the Borrower up to, but not including, the first direct or indirect equity holder that has substantial assets other than its direct or indirect

 

 

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interest in the mortgaged property.

 

5 MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay (32) Defeasance The exception to Representation and Warranty #28 is also an exception to this representation.
3 Amazon West LA (32) Defeasance The Mortgage Loan documents provide for a partial defeasance with respect to the Chick-Fil-A parcel after the earlier of the date that is two years from the securitization closing date and October 22, 2023. The partial release price is equal to the greater of (a) $7,979,910.71 and (b) the net sales proceeds thereof.
9 One Commerce Square (34) Ground Lease The related Mortgaged Property includes a subleasehold interest in a parking garage held by the related borrower, the term of which expires on December 23, 2040. The interest is a sublease of a ground lease which is subject to a mortgage for the benefit of the Memphis Center City Revenue Finance Corporation, as lender, to the Parking Authority of the City of Memphis and County of Shelby, Tennessee, as borrower. The parking garage sublease interest may be assigned to the lender at foreclosure without the prior consent of the borrower so long as such lender or its affiliate holds the leasehold interest in the sublease for resale or assignment and not for investment purposes for a period of 24 months or less.  
30, 31, 39

156 West 54th and 159 West 53rd Street

 

212 East 47th Street

 

455 Central Park West

 

(39) Organization of Borrower The related mortgagors are affiliated.
37, 38

CityLine Buffalo Storage

 

CityLine Loveland CO

 

 

 

(39) Organization of Borrower The related mortgagors are affiliated.

 

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ANNEX E-3

 

EXCEPTIONS TO GERMAN AMERICAN CAPITAL CORPORATION REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

 

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17 Cambridge Crossing (6) Lien; Valid Assignment and (7) Permitted Liens; Title Insurance The largest tenant at the related Mortgaged Property, Philips Electronics Realty, LLC, has a right of first offer  with respect to the Mortgaged Property, provided that such right will not apply to the granting of any mortgage as security for financing on the Mortgaged Property, or to any foreclosure sale or to any deed in lieu of foreclosure (whether to mortgagee or its designee) or any transfers by such mortgagees, purchasers at foreclosure or deed in lieu transaction, or their successors or assigns.
5 MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay (16) Insurance

The deductible for the “all risk” property insurance is permitted to be up to and including $250,000; the deductible for terrorism insurance is permitted to be up to and including $500,000, and the deductible for windstorm and earthquake coverage is not more than 5% of the total insurable value of the applicable Mortgaged Property; provided that if the non-recourse carveout guarantor provides a guaranty acceptable to the lender and each rating agency rating securities that represent an interest in the related Whole Loan guaranteeing any failure by the related Borrower to pay its obligations actually incurred with respect to that portion of the deductible that exceeds 5% of the total insurable value of an Mortgaged Property, the deductibles for windstorm and earthquake coverage may be up to 15% of the total insurable value of the Mortgaged Property); provided, further, that (1) the related Borrower may utilize a $4,000,000 aggregate deductible subject to a $100,000 per occurrence deductible and a $100,000 maintenance deductible following the exhaustion of the aggregate and (2) the aggregate does not apply to any losses arising from named windstorm, earthquake or flood. Such deductibles may be considered not to be customary.

 

The Whole Loan documents permit the Borrower to rely on insurance maintained by MGM Lessee II, LLC (the “MGM Tenant”) so long as the master lease (the “MGM Lease”) between the Borrower and the MGM Tenant is in effect and there is no default continuing under the lease (beyond any applicable cure period). Such insurance maintained by the MGM Tenant (the “MGM Policies”) is required to conform to the requirements of the Whole Loan documents (except it is acknowledged and agreed that the MGM Policies are permitted to vary from the requirements of the Whole Loan documents with respect to (x) the named storm sublimit which shall be no less than $700,000,000 per occurrence and (y) any property or terrorism deductible, which shall be no greater than $5,000,000). Such $700,000,000 limit is less than full replacement cost. In addition, such deductibles may be considered not to be customary.

 

The MGM Lease provides that all insurance proceeds (except business interruption insurance proceeds not allocated to rent expenses, if any, which will be payable to and retained by the MGM Tenant) payable by reason of any property loss or damage to the Mortgaged Property, or any portion of the Mortgaged Property, under any property insurance policy will be paid to the lender or an escrow account reasonably acceptable to the Borrower and the MGM Tenant, and made available to the MGM Tenant upon request for the reasonable costs of preservation, stabilization, emergency restoration, business interruption, reconstruction and repair, as the case may be, of any damage to or destruction of the Mortgaged Property (or any portion thereof); provided that if the total amount of proceeds payable net of applicable deductibles is $50,000,000 or less, and if no event of default under the MGM Lease has occurred and is continuing, the proceeds will be paid to the MGM Tenant and, subject to certain limitations set forth in the MGM Lease, used for the repair of the damage to the leased property in accordance with the terms of the MGM Lease.

 

Terrorism insurance may be written by a non-rated captive insurer.

 

5 MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay (25) Licenses and Permits The Borrower did not covenant in the Whole Loan documents (so long as the applicable Mortgaged Property is subject to the MGM Lease) to keep all material licenses, permits and

 

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applicable government authorizations necessary for its operation of the Mortgaged Property in full force and effect.

1 The Grace Building (26) Recourse Obligations The aggregate liability of the related guarantors with respect to the guaranteed recourse obligations of the Borrower related to any bankruptcy event with respect to the Borrower may not exceed an amount equal to 15% of the principal balance of the Whole Loan outstanding at the time of the occurrence of such event, plus any and all reasonable third-party costs actually incurred by the lender (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs reasonably incurred) in connection with the collection of amounts due thereunder.
5 MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay (26) Recourse Obligations

BREIT Operating Partnership L.P. (“BREIT Guarantor”) and MGM Growth Properties Operating Partnership LP (“MGP Guarantor” and together with BREIT Guarantor, collectively, “Guarantor”) are severally (but not jointly) liable for recourse events, in accordance with their respective percentage interests in the Borrower.

 

The Guarantor’s liability with respect to the bankruptcy-related recourse events is capped at an amount equal to 10% of the outstanding principal balance of the Whole Loan as of the date of the event.

 

Only the related Borrower, and not the Guarantor, is liable for breaches of environmental covenants, and the related Borrower is the only party liable under the environmental indemnity; provided, however, that if the related Borrower fails to maintain an environmental insurance policy as required under the Whole Loan documents and the Mortgaged Property is not subject to the MGM Lease, the non-recourse carveout guarantor is liable for losses relating to breaches of environmental covenants other than (x) for any amounts in excess of the applicable coverage amounts under the environmental policy had the same been renewed, replaced or extended as required under the Whole Loan documents and (y) for any amounts recovered under the environmental policy.

 

Recourse for waste is limited to willful misconduct by the related Borrower, Guarantor or certain of their affiliates that results in physical damage or waste to the Mortgaged Property.

 

17 Cambridge Crossing (26) Recourse Obligations The Mortgage Loan does not have a non-recourse carveout guarantor or separate environmental indemnitor.
1,5, 17, 19, 24, 33 All GACC Mortgage Loans (26) Recourse Obligations In most cases, the Mortgage Loans being sold by German American Capital Corporation do not provide for recourse for misapplication of rents, insurance proceeds or condemnation awards.
5 MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay (27) Mortgage Releases Upon satisfying certain conditions, the Borrower may release a Mortgaged Property by prepaying or defeasing an amount equal to the lesser of (1) the outstanding principal amount of the Whole Loan, together with all interest accrued and unpaid thereon and (2)(i) 105% of the allocated loan amount for the released Mortgaged Property until such time that the outstanding principal balance of the Whole Loan has been reduced to $2,250,000,000 and (ii) thereafter, 110% of the allocated loan amount of the released Mortgaged Property.
24 SVEA Texas Portfolio (27) Mortgage Releases If (a) there is a casualty or condemnation to the 2412 E. Richardson Mortgaged Property (the “Edinburg Property”); (b) the cost of restoration of the Edinburg Property following such casualty or condemnation is equal to or greater than 50% of the market value of the Edinburg Property prior to such casualty or condemnation, and (c) the lender determines that the net insurance proceeds will not be made available because the Edinburg Property cannot be restored to the Edinburg Property’s pre-existing condition and utility as existed immediately prior to such casualty or condemnation, and to an economic unit not less valuable and not less useful than the same was immediately prior to such casualty or condemnation, then the  lender may require the Borrower to prepay 100% of the allocated property amount ($888,982.68) for the Edinburg Property, in which case the lender is required to release the Edinburg Property from the lien of the related Mortgage Loan

 

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and provide the net insurance proceeds to the Borrower.

5 MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay (29) Acts of Terrorism Exclusion

So long as the Mortgaged Property is subject to the MGM Lease, the Borrower is permitted to rely on terrorism insurance provided by the MGM Tenant.

 

Terrorism insurance may be written by a non-rated captive insurer.

 

If (A) TRIPRA is not in effect, (B) TRIPRA or a similar or subsequent statute, extension or reauthorization is modified which results in a material increase in terrorism insurance premiums, or (C) there is a disruption in the terrorism insurance marketplace as the result of a terrorism event which results in a material increase in terrorism insurance premiums, provided that terrorism insurance is commercially available, the related Borrower (or the MGM Tenant) will be required to maintain terrorism insurance as required by the Whole Loan documents; provided, however, that it will not be required to spend on terrorism insurance coverage more than two times the amount of the insurance premium that is payable at such time in respect of the property and business interruption/rental loss insurance required under the Whole Loan documents (without giving effect to the cost of the terrorism, flood, earthquake and windstorm components of such casualty and business interruption/rental loss insurance), and if the cost of terrorism insurance exceeds such amount, the Borrower (or the MGM Tenant) will be required to purchase the maximum amount of terrorism insurance available with funds equal to such amount.

 

1,5, 17, 19, 24, 33 All GACC Mortgage Loans (29) Acts of Terrorism Exclusion All exceptions to Representation 16 are also exceptions to this Representation 29.
5 MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay (30) Due on Sale or Encumbrance

The Whole Loan documents provide that no Restricted Pledge Party (as defined below), other than the Borrower or any future mezzanine borrower, may be restricted from any sale or pledge of its direct or indirect assets, provided such assets are not encumbered or required to be encumbered by the Whole Loan or any mezzanine loan. The assets of a Restricted Pledge Party may include direct or indirect equity interests in the Borrower.

 

Certain transfers are permitted without lender consent so long as, after giving effect to such sale or pledge, (x) (1) the Borrower and any principal thereof (on an unencumbered and look through basis) are indirectly controlled and at least 50.1% owned by BREIT OP and/or MGP OP, provided that (I) with respect to BREIT OP, BREIT OP is owned, managed or controlled by BREIT, a Qualified Advisor, a Qualified Transferee or a Public Vehicle (each such term, as defined in the Whole Loan documents) and (II) with respect to MGP OP, MGP OP is managed and controlled by MGP Growth Properties LLC, a Public Vehicle or a Qualified Transferee, or (y) following a Public Sale (as defined in the Whole Loan documents), a Public Vehicle or, following a Permitted Assumption, the applicable Qualified Transferee (1) shall own not less than 51% of the economic and direct or indirect legal and beneficial interests in the Borrower, the Guarantor and any principal (on an unencumbered and look through basis) and (2) control the Borrower, the Guarantor and any principal.

 

Restricted Pledge Party” means, collectively, the Borrower, any mezzanine borrower, or any other direct or indirect equity holder in the Borrower up to, but not including, the first direct or indirect equity holder that has substantial assets other than its direct or indirect interest in the Mortgaged Property.

 

1 Grace Building (31) Acts of Terrorism Exclusion The related Mortgage Loan agreement provides Liberty IC Casualty LLC, a licensed captive insurance company (“Liberty IC”) is an acceptable insurer of perils of terrorism and acts of terrorism, so long as (i) the policy issued by Liberty IC has (A) no aggregate limit, and (B) a deductible of no greater than $1,000,000 plus that as calculated pursuant to the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2019 (“TRIPRA”) or the then-current successor act, (ii) other than the $1,000,000 deductible, the portion of such insurance which is not reinsured by TRIPRA is reinsured by an insurer (meeting the requirements of the related Mortgage Loan agreement or

 

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Annex A-1
ID# 

Mortgage Loans 

Representations 

Exceptions 

maintaining such higher rating as may be required by any rating agency rating the securities secured by the related Mortgage Loan, not to exceed “A+” with S&P and “A1” with Moody’s, to the extent Moody’s is rating the securities secured by the related Mortgage Loan and rates the applicable insurance company) (provided that the related borrower will cause such re-insurance agreements to provide a cut-through endorsement acceptable to the Mortgagor and any rating agency rating the securities secured by the related Mortgage Loan; (iii) TRIPRA or a similar federal statute is in effect and provides that the federal government must reinsure that portion of any terrorism insurance claim (A) above the applicable deductible payable by Liberty IC and (B) as per the current TRIPRA legislation, (iv) Liberty IC is not the subject of a bankruptcy or similar insolvency proceeding, and (v) no governmental authority issues any statement, finding, or decree that insurers of perils of terrorism similar to Liberty IC (i.e., captive insurers arranged similar to Liberty IC) do not qualify for the payments or benefits of TRIPRA. In addition, the related Mortgage Loan agreement provides that in the event that Liberty IC is providing insurance coverage (i) to other properties in close proximity to the Property, and/or (ii) to other properties owned by a person(s) who is not an affiliate of the related borrower, and such insurance is not subject to the same reinsurance and other requirements of the related Mortgage Loan agreement, then the Mortgagor may reasonably re-evaluate the limits and deductibles of the insurance required to be provided by Liberty IC under the related Mortgage Loan agreement. In the event any of the foregoing conditions are not satisfied, Liberty IC will not be deemed an acceptable insurer of terrorism losses. The related borrower represented, warranted and covenanted to the Mortgagor to the extent of its knowledge, on behalf of Liberty IC, that the insurance premiums for the insurance coverages provided to such borrower by Liberty IC are fair market value insurance premiums.

5 MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay (32) Defeasance See exception to Representation and Warranty 27 above.
17 Cambridge Crossing (32) Defeasance The Mortgage Loan documents provide that defeasance fees are capped at $20,000.
1,5, 17, 19, 24, 33 All GACC Mortgage Loans (37) No Material Default; Payment Record With respect to any covenants under the related Mortgage Loan that require the Borrower to ensure a tenant or Mortgaged Property is operating or to enforce the terms of leases, such Borrower may be in default of one or more of such covenants due to closures mandated or recommended by governmental authorities and moratoriums imposed by governmental authorities on real estate remedies or due to the Borrower forbearing to enforce rent payment obligations on tenants failing to pay rent as a result of such closures.

 

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ANNEX F-1

 

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

 

JPMCB (referred to as the related “Mortgage Loan Seller” in the representations and warranties below) will make, as of the Cut-off Date or such other date as set forth below, with respect to each JPMCB Mortgage Loan that we (referred to as the “Purchaser” in the representations and warranties below) include in the issuing entity, representations and warranties generally to the effect set forth below. Prior to the execution of the related final Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement, there may be additions, subtractions or other modifications to the representations, warranties and exceptions. The exceptions to the representations and warranties set forth below are identified on Annex F-2 to this prospectus. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined in this Annex F-1 will have the meanings set forth in this prospectus or, if not defined in this prospectus, in the related Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement.

 

The related Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement, together with the related representations and warranties (subject to the exceptions thereto), serves to contractually allocate risk between JPMCB, on the one hand, and the issuing entity, on the other. We present the related representations and warranties set forth below for the sole purpose of describing some of the terms and conditions of that risk allocation. The presentation of representations and warranties below is not intended as statements regarding the actual characteristics of the JPMCB Mortgage Loans, the related Mortgaged Properties or other matters. We cannot assure you that the JPMCB Mortgage Loans actually conform to the statements made in the representations and warranties that we present below.

 

(1)       Complete Servicing File. All documents comprising the Servicing File will be or have been delivered to the Master Servicer with respect to each JPMCB Mortgage Loan by the deadlines set forth in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement and/or the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement.

 

(2)       Whole Loan; Ownership of Mortgage Loans. Except with respect to each JPMCB Mortgage Loan that is part of a Whole Loan, each JPMCB Mortgage Loan is a whole loan and not an interest in a JPMCB Mortgage Loan. Each JPMCB Mortgage Loan that is part of a Whole Loan is a senior portion (or a pari passu portion of a senior portion) of a whole mortgage loan. Immediately prior to the sale, transfer and assignment to depositor, no Mortgage Note or Mortgage was subject to any assignment (other than assignments to the Mortgage Loan Seller or, with respect to any JPMCB Mortgage Loan that is a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, to the related Non-Serviced Trustee), participation (other than with respect to Serviced JPMCB Mortgage Loans) or pledge, and the Mortgage Loan Seller had good and marketable title to, and was the sole owner of, each JPMCB Mortgage Loan free and clear of any and all liens, charges, pledges, encumbrances, participations (other than with respect to agreements among noteholders with respect to a Whole Loan) (subject to certain agreements regarding servicing and/or defeasance successor borrower rights as provided in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, subservicing agreements permitted thereunder and that certain servicing rights purchase agreement, dated as of the Closing Date between the Master Servicer and the Mortgage Loan Seller), any other ownership interests and other interests on, in or to such JPMCB Mortgage Loan (subject to certain agreements regarding servicing and/or defeasance successor borrower rights as provided in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, subservicing agreements permitted thereunder and that certain servicing rights purchase agreement, dated as of the Closing Date between the Master Servicer and the Mortgage Loan Seller). The Mortgage Loan Seller has full right and authority to sell, assign and transfer each JPMCB Mortgage Loan, and the assignment to depositor constitutes a legal, valid and binding assignment of such JPMCB Mortgage Loan free and clear of any and all liens, pledges, charges or security interests of any nature encumbering such JPMCB Mortgage Loan (subject to certain agreements regarding servicing and/or defeasance successor borrower rights as provided in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, subservicing agreements permitted thereunder and that certain servicing rights purchase agreement, dated as of the Closing Date between the Master Servicer and the Mortgage Loan Seller).

 

(3)       Loan Document Status. Each related Mortgage Note, Mortgage, Assignment of Leases (if a separate instrument), guaranty and other agreement executed by or on behalf of the related borrower,

 

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guarantor or other obligor in connection with such JPMCB Mortgage Loan is the legal, valid and binding obligation of the related borrower, guarantor or other obligor (subject to any non-recourse provisions contained in any of the foregoing agreements and any applicable state anti-deficiency or market value limit deficiency legislation), as applicable, and is enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as such enforcement may be limited by (i) bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent transfer, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and (ii) general principles of equity (regardless of whether such enforcement is considered in a proceeding in equity or at law and except that certain provisions in such Mortgage Loan documents (including, without limitation, provisions requiring the payment of default interest, late fees or prepayment/yield maintenance premiums) may be further limited or rendered unenforceable by applicable law (clauses (i) and (ii) collectively, the “Insolvency Qualifications”).

 

Except as set forth in the immediately preceding sentences, there is no valid offset, defense, counterclaim or right of rescission available to the related borrower with respect to any of the related Mortgage Notes, Mortgages or other Mortgage Loan documents, including, without limitation, any such valid offset, defense, counterclaim or right based on intentional fraud by the Mortgage Loan Seller in connection with the origination of the JPMCB Mortgage Loan, that would deny the mortgagee the principal benefits intended to be provided by the Mortgage Note, Mortgage or other Mortgage Loan documents.

 

(4)       Mortgage Provisions. The Mortgage Loan documents for each JPMCB Mortgage Loan contain provisions that render the rights and remedies of the holder thereof adequate for the practical realization against the Mortgaged Property of the principal benefits of the security intended to be provided thereby, including realization by judicial or, if applicable, nonjudicial foreclosure subject to the limitations set forth in the Insolvency Qualifications.

 

(5)       Hospitality Provisions. The Mortgage Loan documents for each JPMCB Mortgage Loan that is secured by a hospitality property operated pursuant to a franchise agreement includes an executed comfort letter or similar agreement signed by the borrower and franchisor of such property enforceable by the trust against such franchisor, either directly or as an assignee of the originator. The Mortgage or related security agreement for each JPMCB Mortgage Loan secured by a hospitality property creates a security interest in the revenues of such property for which a UCC financing statement has been filed in the appropriate filing office.

 

(6)       Mortgage Status; Waivers and Modifications. Since origination and except by written instruments set forth in the related Mortgage File or as otherwise provided in the related Mortgage Loan documents (a) (1) to the knowledge of the Mortgage Loan Seller, after due inquiry, there has been no forbearance, waiver or modification of the material terms of the Mortgage Loan which such forbearance, waiver or modification relates to the COVID-19 emergency and (2) other than as related to the COVID-19 emergency, the material terms of such Mortgage, Mortgage Note, Mortgage Loan guaranty, and related Mortgage Loan documents have not been waived, impaired, modified, altered, satisfied, canceled, subordinated or rescinded in any respect; (b) no related Mortgaged Property or any portion thereof has been released from the lien of the related Mortgage in any manner which materially interferes with the security intended to be provided by such Mortgage or the use or operation of such Mortgaged Property; and (c) neither borrower nor guarantor has been released from its obligations under the JPMCB Mortgage Loan.

 

(7)       Lien; Valid Assignment. Subject to the Insolvency Qualifications, each endorsement and assignment of Mortgage and assignment of Assignment of Leases (if a separate instrument from the Mortgage) to the issuing entity (or, with respect to any JPMCB Mortgage Loan that is a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, to the related Non-Serviced Trustee) constitutes a legal, valid and binding endorsement or assignment to the Trust (or, with respect to any JPMCB Mortgage Loan that is a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, to the related Non-Serviced Trustee). Each related Mortgage and Assignment of Leases is freely assignable without the consent of the related borrower. Each related Mortgage is a legal, valid and enforceable first lien on the related borrower’s fee (or if identified on the Mortgage Loan Schedule, leasehold) interest in the Mortgaged Property in the principal amount of such JPMCB Mortgage Loan or allocated loan amount (subject only to Permitted Encumbrances (as defined below)), except as the enforcement thereof may be limited by the Insolvency Qualifications. Such Mortgaged Property (subject to Permitted Encumbrances) as of origination was, and as of the Cut-off Date to the Mortgage Loan Seller’s

 

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knowledge, is free and clear of any recorded mechanics’ liens, recorded materialmen’s liens and other recorded encumbrances, and to the Mortgage Loan Seller’s knowledge and subject to the rights of tenants, no rights exist which under law could give rise to any such lien or encumbrance that would be prior to or equal with the lien of the related Mortgage, except those which are insured against by a lender’s title insurance policy (as described below). Any security agreement, chattel mortgage or equivalent document related to and delivered in connection with the JPMCB Mortgage Loan establishes and creates a valid and enforceable lien on property described therein subject to Permitted Encumbrances, except as such enforcement may be limited by Insolvency Qualifications subject to the limitations described in clause (11) below. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, no representation is made as to the perfection of any security interest in rents or other personal property to the extent that possession or control of such items or actions other than the filing of Uniform Commercial Code financing statements is required in order to effect such perfection.

 

The assignment of the JPMCB Mortgage Loans to the Depositor validly and effectively transfers and conveys all legal and beneficial ownership of the JPMCB Mortgage Loans to the Depositor free and clear of any pledge, lien, encumbrance or security interest (subject to certain agreements regarding servicing as provided in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, subservicing agreements permitted thereunder and that certain servicing rights purchase agreement, dated as of the Closing Date between the Master Servicer and the Mortgage Loan Seller).

 

(8)       Permitted Liens; Title Insurance. Each Mortgaged Property securing a JPMCB Mortgage Loan is covered by an American Land Title Association loan title insurance policy or a comparable form of loan title insurance policy approved for use in the applicable jurisdiction (or, if such policy is yet to be issued, by a pro forma policy, a preliminary title policy with escrow instructions or a “marked up” commitment, in each case binding on the title insurer) (the “Title Policy”) in the original principal amount of such JPMCB Mortgage Loan (or with respect to a JPMCB Mortgage Loan secured by multiple properties, an amount equal to at least the allocated loan amount with respect to the Title Policy for each such property) after all advances of principal (including any advances held in escrow or reserves), that insures for the benefit of the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage, the first priority lien of the Mortgage, which lien is subject only to (a) the lien of current real property taxes, water charges, sewer rents and assessments not yet due and payable; (b) covenants, conditions and restrictions, rights of way, easements and other matters of public record specifically identified in the Title Policy; (c) the exceptions (general and specific) and exclusions set forth in such Title Policy; (d) other matters to which like properties are commonly subject; (e) the rights of tenants (as tenants only) under leases (including subleases) pertaining to the related Mortgaged Property which the Mortgage Loan documents do not require to be subordinated to the lien of such Mortgage; and (f) if the related JPMCB Mortgage Loan constitutes a cross-collateralized JPMCB Mortgage Loan, the lien of the Mortgage for another JPMCB Mortgage Loan contained in the same cross-collateralized group, provided that none of which items (a) through (f), individually or in the aggregate, materially interferes with the value, current use or operation of the Mortgaged Property or the security intended to be provided by such Mortgage or with the current ability of the related Mortgaged Property to generate net cash flow sufficient to service the related JPMCB Mortgage Loan or the borrower’s ability to pay its obligations when they become due (collectively, the “Permitted Encumbrances”). Except as contemplated by clause (f) of the preceding sentence none of the Permitted Encumbrances are mortgage liens that are senior to or coordinate and co-equal with the lien of the related Mortgage. Such Title Policy (or, if it has yet to be issued, the coverage to be provided thereby) is in full force and effect, all premiums thereon have been paid and no claims have been made by the Mortgage Loan Seller thereunder and no claims have been paid thereunder. Neither the Mortgage Loan Seller, nor to the Mortgage Loan Seller’s knowledge, any other holder of the JPMCB Mortgage Loan, has done, by act or omission, anything that would materially impair the coverage under such Title Policy. Each Title Policy contains no exclusion for, or affirmatively insures (except for any Mortgaged Property located in a jurisdiction where such affirmative insurance is not available in which case such exclusion may exist), (a) that the Mortgaged Property shown on the survey is the same as the property legally described in the Mortgage, and (b) to the extent that the Mortgaged Property consists of two or more adjoining parcels, such parcels are contiguous.

 

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liens encumbering the related Mortgaged Property. The Mortgage Loan Seller has no knowledge of any mezzanine debt related to the Mortgaged Property and secured directly by the ownership interests in the borrower.

 

(10)     Assignment of Leases and Rents. There exists as part of the related Mortgage File an Assignment of Leases (either as a separate instrument or incorporated into the related Mortgage). Each related Assignment of Leases creates a valid first-priority collateral assignment of, or a valid first-priority lien or security interest in, rents and certain rights under the related lease or leases, subject only to a license granted to the related borrower to exercise certain rights and to perform certain obligations of the lessor under such lease or leases, including the right to operate the related leased property, except as the enforcement thereof may be limited by the Insolvency Qualifications; no person other than the related borrower owns any interest in any payments due under such lease or leases that is superior to or of equal priority with the lender’s interest therein. The related Mortgage or related Assignment of Leases, subject to applicable law, provides for, upon an event of default under the JPMCB Mortgage Loan, a receiver to be appointed for the collection of rents or for the related mortgagee to enter into possession to collect the rents or for rents to be paid directly to the mortgagee.

 

(11)     Financing Statements. Each JPMCB Mortgage Loan or related security agreement establishes a valid security interest in, and a UCC-1 financing statement has been filed (except, in the case of fixtures, the Mortgage constitutes a fixture filing) in all places necessary to perfect a valid security interest in, the personal property (the creation and perfection of which is governed by the UCC) owned by the borrower and necessary to operate any Mortgaged Property in its current use other than (1) non-material personal property, (2) personal property subject to purchase money security interests and (3) personal property that is leased equipment. Each UCC-1 financing statement, if any, filed with respect to personal property constituting a part of the related Mortgaged Property and each UCC-3 assignment, if any, filed with respect to such financing statement was in suitable form for filing in the filing office in which such financing statement was filed.

 

(12)     Condition of Property. The Mortgage Loan Seller or the originator of the JPMCB Mortgage Loan inspected or caused to be inspected each related Mortgaged Property within four months of origination of the JPMCB Mortgage Loan and within twelve months of the Cut-off Date.

 

An engineering report or property condition assessment was prepared in connection with the origination of each JPMCB Mortgage Loan no more than twelve months prior to the Cut-off Date, which indicates that, except as set forth in such engineering report or with respect to which repairs were required to be reserved for or made, all building systems for the improvements of each related Mortgaged Property are in good working order, and further indicates that each related Mortgaged Property (a) is free of any material damage, (b) is in good repair and condition, and (c) is free of structural defects, except to the extent (i) any damage or deficiencies that would not materially and adversely affect the use, operation or value of the Mortgaged Property or the security intended to be provided by such Mortgage or repairs with respect to such damage or deficiencies estimated to cost less than $50,000 in the aggregate per Mortgaged Property; (ii) such repairs have been completed; or (iii) escrows in an aggregate amount consistent with the standards utilized by the Mortgage Loan Seller with respect to similar loans it originates for securitization have been established, which escrows will in all events be in an aggregate amount not less than the estimated cost of such repairs. The Mortgage Loan Seller has no knowledge of any material issues with the physical condition of the Mortgaged Property that the Mortgage Loan Seller believes would have a material adverse effect on the use, operation or value of the Mortgaged Property other than those disclosed in the engineering report and those addressed in sub-clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) of the preceding sentence.

 

(13)     Taxes and Assessments. As of the date of origination and as of the Closing Date, all taxes and governmental assessments and other outstanding governmental charges (including, without limitation, water and sewage charges) due with respect to the Mortgaged Property (excluding any related personal property) securing a JPMCB Mortgage Loan that is or if left unpaid could become a lien on the related Mortgaged Property that would be of equal or superior priority to the lien of the Mortgage and that became due and delinquent and owing prior to the Cut-off Date with respect to each related Mortgaged Property have been paid, or, if the appropriate amount of such taxes or charges is being appealed or is otherwise in dispute, the unpaid taxes or charges are covered by an escrow of funds or other security sufficient to pay

 

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such tax or charge and reasonably estimated interest and penalties, if any, thereon. For purposes of this representation and warranty, real property taxes, governmental assessments and other outstanding governmental charges shall not be considered delinquent until the date on which interest and/or penalties would be payable thereon.

 

(14)     Condemnation. As of the date of origination and to the Mortgage Loan Seller’s knowledge as of the Closing Date, there is no proceeding pending or threatened for the total or partial condemnation of such Mortgaged Property that would have a material adverse effect on the use or operation of the Mortgaged Property.

 

(15)     Actions Concerning Mortgage Loan. As of the date of origination and to the Mortgage Loan Seller’s knowledge as of the Closing Date, there was no pending, filed or threatened action, suit or proceeding, arbitration or governmental investigation involving any borrower, guarantor, or Mortgaged Property, an adverse outcome of which would reasonably be expected to materially and adversely affect (a) title to the Mortgaged Property, (b) the validity or enforceability of the Mortgage, (c) such borrower’s ability to perform under the related JPMCB Mortgage Loan, (d) such guarantor’s ability to perform under the related guaranty, (e) the use, operation or value of the Mortgaged Property, (f) the principal benefit of the security intended to be provided by the Mortgage Loan documents, (g) the current ability of the Mortgaged Property to generate net cash flow sufficient to service such JPMCB Mortgage Loan, or (h) the current principal use of the Mortgaged Property.

 

(16)     Escrow Deposits. All escrow deposits and payments required pursuant to each JPMCB Mortgage Loan (including capital improvements and environmental remediation reserves) are in the possession, or under the control, of the Mortgage Loan Seller or its servicer, and there are no deficiencies (subject to any applicable grace or cure periods) in connection therewith, and all such escrows and deposits (or the right thereto) that are required under the related Mortgage Loan documents are being conveyed by the Mortgage Loan Seller to depositor or its servicer (or, with respect to any JPMCB Mortgage Loan that is a Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan, to the depositor or servicer for the related Non-Serviced Securitization Trust) and identified as such with appropriate detail. Any and all requirements under the JPMCB Mortgage Loan as to completion of any material improvements and as to disbursements of any funds escrowed for such purpose, which requirements were to have been complied with on or before Closing Date, have been complied with in all material respects or the funds so escrowed have not been released unless such release was consistent with proper and prudent commercial mortgage servicing practices or such released funds were otherwise used for their intended purpose. No other escrow amounts have been released except in accordance with the terms and conditions of the related Mortgage Loan documents.

 

(17)     No Holdbacks. The principal amount of the JPMCB Mortgage Loan stated on the Mortgage Loan Schedule has been fully disbursed as of the Closing Date and there is no requirement for future advances thereunder (except in those cases where the full amount of the JPMCB Mortgage Loan has been disbursed but a portion thereof is being held in escrow or reserve accounts pending the satisfaction of certain conditions relating to leasing, repairs, occupancy, performance or other matters with respect to the related Mortgaged Property).

 

(18)     Insurance. Each related Mortgaged Property is, and is required pursuant to the related Mortgage to be, insured by a property insurance policy providing coverage for loss in accordance with coverage found under a “special cause of loss form” or “all-risk form” that includes replacement cost valuation issued by an insurer meeting the requirements of the related Mortgage Loan documents and having a claims-paying or financial strength rating of at least “A-:VIII” (for a JPMCB Mortgage Loan with a principal balance below $35 million) and “A:VIII” (for a JPMCB Mortgage Loan with a principal balance of $35 million or more) from A.M. Best Company or “A3” (or the equivalent) from Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or “A-” from S&P Global Ratings (collectively the “Insurance Rating Requirements”), in an amount not less than the lesser of (1) the original principal balance of the JPMCB Mortgage Loan and (2) the full insurable value on a replacement cost basis of the improvements, furniture, furnishings, fixtures and equipment owned by the mortgagor and included in the Mortgaged Property (with no deduction for physical depreciation), but, in any event, not less than the amount necessary or containing such endorsements as are necessary to avoid the operation of any coinsurance provisions with respect to the related Mortgaged Property.

 

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Each related Mortgaged Property is also covered, and required to be covered pursuant to the related Mortgage Loan documents, by business interruption or rental loss insurance which (i) covers a period beginning on the date of loss and continuing until the earlier to occur of restoration of the Mortgaged Property or the expiration of 12 months (or with respect to each JPMCB Mortgage Loan with a principal balance of $35 million or more, 18 months); (ii) for a JPMCB Mortgage Loan with a principal balance of $50 million or more contains a 180-day “extended period of indemnity”; and (iii) covers the actual loss sustained (or in certain cases, an amount sufficient to cover the period set forth in (i) above) during restoration.

 

If any material part of the improvements, exclusive of a parking lot, located on a Mortgaged Property is in an area identified in the Federal Register by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as having special flood hazards, the related borrower is required to maintain insurance in the maximum amount available under the National Flood Insurance Program, plus such additional excess flood coverage in an amount as-is generally required by the Mortgage Loan Seller originating mortgage loans for securitization.

 

If windstorm and/or windstorm related perils and/or “named storms” are excluded from the primary property damage insurance policy, the Mortgaged Property is insured by a separate windstorm insurance policy issued by an insurer meeting the Insurance Rating Requirements or endorsement covering damage from windstorm and/or windstorm related perils and/or named storms, in an amount at least equal to 100% of the full insurable value on a replacement cost basis of the Improvements and personalty and fixtures owned by the mortgagor and included in the related Mortgaged Property by an insurer meeting the Insurance Rating Requirements.

 

The Mortgaged Property is covered, and required to be covered pursuant to the related Mortgage Loan documents, by a commercial general liability insurance policy issued by an insurer meeting the Insurance Rating Requirements including broad-form coverage for property damage, contractual damage and personal injury (including bodily injury and death) in amounts as are generally required by the Mortgage Loan Seller for loans originated for securitization, and in any event not less than $1 million per occurrence and $2 million in the aggregate.

 

An architectural or engineering consultant has performed an analysis of each of the Mortgaged Properties located in seismic zones 3 or 4 in order to evaluate the structural and seismic condition of such property, for the sole purpose of assessing the probable maximum loss (“PML”) for the Mortgaged Property in the event of an earthquake. In such instance, the PML or equivalent was based on a 475-year return period, an exposure period of 50 years and a 10% probability of exceedance. If the resulting report concluded that the PML or equivalent would exceed 20% of the amount of the replacement costs of the improvements, earthquake insurance on such Mortgaged Property was obtained by an insurer rated at least “A:VIII” by A.M. Best Company or “A3” (or the equivalent) from Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or “A-” by S&P Global Ratings in an amount not less than 100% of the PML or the equivalent.

 

The Mortgage Loan documents require insurance proceeds in respect of a property loss to be applied either (a) to the repair or restoration of all or part of the related Mortgaged Property, with respect to all property losses in excess of 5% of the then-outstanding principal amount of the related JPMCB Mortgage Loan, the lender (or a trustee appointed by it) having the right to hold and disburse such proceeds as the repair or restoration progresses, or (b) to the payment of the outstanding principal balance of such JPMCB Mortgage Loan together with any accrued interest thereon.

 

All premiums on all insurance policies referred to in this section required to be paid as of the Cut-off Date have been paid, and such insurance policies name the lender under the JPMCB Mortgage Loan and its successors and assigns as a loss payee under a mortgagee endorsement clause or, in the case of the general liability insurance policy, as named or additional insured. Each related JPMCB Mortgage Loan obligates the related borrower to maintain all such insurance and, at such borrower’s failure to do so, authorizes the lender to maintain such insurance at the borrower’s cost and expense and to charge such borrower for related premiums. All such insurance policies (other than commercial liability policies) require at least 10 days’ prior notice to the lender of termination or cancellation arising because of nonpayment of a premium and at least 30 days’ prior notice to the lender of termination or cancellation (or such lesser period, not less than 10 days, as may be required by applicable law) arising for any reason other than non-payment of a premium and no such notice has been received by the Mortgage Loan Seller.

 

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(19)     Access; Utilities; Separate Tax Lots. Each Mortgaged Property (a) is located on or adjacent to a public road and has direct legal access to such road, or has access via an irrevocable easement or irrevocable right of way permitting ingress and egress to/from a public road, (b) is served by or has uninhibited access rights to public or private water and sewer (or well and septic) and all required utilities, all of which are appropriate for the current use of the Mortgaged Property, and (c) constitutes one or more separate tax parcels which do not include any property which is not part of the Mortgaged Property or is subject to an endorsement under the related Title Policy insuring the Mortgaged Property, or in certain cases, an application has been made to the applicable governing authority for creation of separate tax lots, in which case the JPMCB Mortgage Loan requires the borrower to escrow an amount sufficient to pay taxes for the existing tax parcel of which the Mortgaged Property is a part until the separate tax lots are created.

 

(20)     No Encroachments. To the Mortgage Loan Seller’s knowledge and based solely on surveys obtained in connection with origination and the lender’s Title Policy (or, if such policy is not yet issued, a pro forma title policy, a preliminary title policy with escrow instructions or a “marked up” commitment) obtained in connection with the origination of each JPMCB Mortgage Loan, (a) all material improvements that were included for the purpose of determining the appraised value of the related Mortgaged Property at the time of the origination of such JPMCB Mortgage Loan are within the boundaries of the related Mortgaged Property, except encroachments that do not materially and adversely affect the value or current use of such Mortgaged Property, or are insured by applicable provisions of the Title Policy, (b) no improvements on adjoining parcels encroach onto the related Mortgaged Property except for encroachments that do not materially and adversely affect the value or current use of such Mortgaged Property, or are insured by applicable provisions of the Title Policy and (c) no improvements encroach upon any easements except for encroachments the removal of which would not materially and adversely affect the value or current use of such Mortgaged Property or are insured by applicable provisions of the Title Policy.

 

(21)     No Contingent Interest or Equity Participation. No JPMCB Mortgage Loan has a shared appreciation feature, any other contingent interest feature or a negative amortization feature (except that an ARD Loan may provide for the accrual of the portion of interest in excess of the rate in effect prior to the Anticipated Repayment Date), any other contingent interest feature or a negative amortization feature or an equity participation by the Mortgage Loan Seller.

 

(22)     REMIC. The JPMCB Mortgage Loan is a “qualified mortgage” within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(3) of the Code (but determined without regard to the rule in Treasury Regulations Section 1.860G-2(f)(2) that treats certain defective mortgage loans as qualified mortgages), and, accordingly, (A) the issue price of the JPMCB Mortgage Loan to the related borrower at origination did not exceed the non-contingent principal amount of the JPMCB Mortgage Loan and (B) either: (a) such JPMCB Mortgage Loan or Whole Loan is secured by an interest in real property (including permanently affixed buildings and structural components, such as wiring, plumbing systems and central heating and air-conditioning systems, that are integrated into such buildings, serve such buildings in their passive functions and do not produce or contribute to the production of income other than consideration for the use or occupancy of space, but excluding personal property) having a fair market value (i) at the date the JPMCB Mortgage Loan or Whole Loan was originated at least equal to 80% of the adjusted issue price of the JPMCB Mortgage Loan or Whole Loan on such date or (ii) at the Closing Date at least equal to 80% of the adjusted issue price of the JPMCB Mortgage Loan or Whole Loan on such date, provided that for purposes hereof, the fair market value of the real property interest must first be reduced by (1) the amount of any lien on the real property interest that is senior to the JPMCB Mortgage Loan and (2) a proportionate amount of any lien that is in parity with the JPMCB Mortgage Loan; or (b) substantially all of the proceeds of such JPMCB Mortgage Loan were used to acquire, improve or protect the real property which served as the only security for such JPMCB Mortgage Loan (other than a recourse feature or other third-party credit enhancement within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Section 1.860G-2(a)(1)(ii)). If the JPMCB Mortgage Loan or Whole Loan was “significantly modified” prior to the Closing Date so as to result in a taxable exchange under Section 1001 of the Code, it either (x) was modified as a result of the default or reasonably foreseeable default of such JPMCB Mortgage Loan or Whole Loan or (y) satisfies the provisions of either sub-clause (B)(a)(i) above (substituting the date of the last such modification for the date the JPMCB Mortgage Loan or Whole Loan was originated) or sub-clause (B)(a)(ii), including the proviso thereto. For purposes of the preceding sentence, a JPMCB Mortgage Loan will not be considered “significantly modified” solely by reason of the

 

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borrower having been granted a COVID-19 related forbearance provided that: (a) such JPMCB Mortgage Loan forbearance is covered by Revenue Procedure 2020-26 by reason of satisfying the requirements for such coverage stated in Section 5.02(2) of Revenue Procedure 2020-26; and (b) JPMCB identifies such JPMCB Mortgage Loan and provides (x) the date on which such forbearance was granted, (y) the length in months of the forbearance, and (z) how the payments in forbearance will be paid (that is, by extension of maturity, change of amortization schedule, etc.). Any prepayment premium and yield maintenance charges applicable to the JPMCB Mortgage Loan or Whole Loan constitute “customary prepayment penalties” within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Section 1.860G-1(b)(2). All terms used in this paragraph shall have the same meanings as set forth in the related Treasury Regulations.

 

(23)     Compliance. The terms of the Mortgage Loan documents evidencing such JPMCB Mortgage Loan, comply in all material respects with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations, and the Mortgage Loan Seller has complied with all material requirements pertaining to the origination of the JPMCB Mortgage Loans, including but not limited to, usury and any and all other material requirements of any federal, state or local law to the extent non-compliance would have a material adverse effect on the JPMCB Mortgage Loan.

 

(24)     Authorized to do Business. To the extent required under applicable law, as of the Closing Date or as of the date that such entity held the Mortgage Note, each holder of the Mortgage Note was authorized to transact and do business in the jurisdiction in which each related Mortgaged Property is located, or the failure to be so authorized does not materially and adversely affect the enforceability of such JPMCB Mortgage Loan.

 

(25)     Trustee under Deed of Trust. With respect to each Mortgage which is a deed of trust, a trustee, duly qualified under applicable law to serve as such, currently so serves and is named in the deed of trust or has been substituted in accordance with the Mortgage and applicable law or may be substituted in accordance with the Mortgage and applicable law by the related mortgagee, and except in connection with a trustee’s sale after a default by the related borrower or in connection with any full or partial release of the related Mortgaged Property or related security for such JPMCB Mortgage Loan, no fees are payable to such trustee except for reasonable fees paid by the borrower.

 

(26)     Local Law Compliance. To the Mortgage Loan Seller’s knowledge, based solely upon any of a letter from any governmental authorities, a legal opinion, an architect’s letter, a zoning consultant’s report, an endorsement to the related Title Policy, or other affirmative investigation of local law compliance consistent with the investigation conducted by the Mortgage Loan Seller for similar commercial and multifamily mortgage loans intended for securitization, the improvements located on or forming part of each Mortgaged Property securing a JPMCB Mortgage Loan are in material compliance with applicable laws, zoning ordinances, rules, covenants, and restrictions (collectively “Zoning Regulations”) governing the occupancy, use, and operation of such Mortgaged Property or constitute a legal non-conforming use or structure and any non-conformity with zoning laws constitutes a legal non-conforming use or structure which does not materially and adversely affect the use or operation of such Mortgaged Property. In the event of casualty or destruction, (a) the Mortgaged Property may be restored or repaired to the extent necessary to maintain the use of the structure immediately prior to such casualty or destruction, (b) law and ordinance insurance coverage has been obtained for the Mortgaged Property in amounts customarily required by the Mortgage Loan Seller for loans originated for securitization that provides coverage for additional costs to rebuild and/or repair the property to current Zoning Regulations, (c) the inability to restore the Mortgaged Property to the full extent of the use or structure immediately prior to the casualty would not materially and adversely affect the use or operation of such Mortgaged Property, or (d) title insurance coverage has been obtained for such nonconformity.

 

(27)     Licenses and Permits. Each borrower covenants in the Mortgage Loan documents that it shall keep all material licenses, permits, franchises, certificates of occupancy, consents, and other approvals necessary for the operation of the Mortgaged Property in full force and effect, and to the Mortgage Loan Seller’s knowledge based upon any of a letter from any government authorities or other affirmative investigation of local law compliance consistent with the investigation conducted by the Mortgage Loan Seller for similar commercial and multifamily mortgage loans intended for securitization; all such material licenses, permits, franchises, certificates of occupancy, consents, and other approvals are in effect or the

 

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failure to obtain or maintain such material licenses, permits, franchises or certificates of occupancy does not materially and adversely affect the use and/or operation of the Mortgaged Property as it was used and operated as of the date of origination of the JPMCB Mortgage Loan or the rights of a holder of the related JPMCB Mortgage Loan. The JPMCB Mortgage Loan requires the related borrower to be qualified to do business in the jurisdiction in which the related Mortgaged Property is located and for the borrower and the Mortgaged Property to be in compliance in all material respects with all regulations, zoning and building laws.

 

(28)     Recourse Obligations. The Mortgage Loan documents for each JPMCB Mortgage Loan provide that such JPMCB Mortgage Loan (a) becomes full recourse to the borrower and guarantor (which is a natural person or persons, or an entity distinct from the borrower (but may be affiliated with the Borrower) that has assets other than equity in the related Mortgaged Property that are not de minimis) in any of the following events: (i) if any petition for bankruptcy, insolvency, dissolution or liquidation pursuant to federal bankruptcy law, or any similar federal or state law, shall be filed by, consented to, or acquiesced in by, the borrower; (ii) borrower or guarantor shall have colluded with other creditors to cause an involuntary bankruptcy filing with respect to the borrower or (iii) transfers of either the Mortgaged Property or equity interests in borrower made in violation of the Mortgage Loan documents; and (b) contains provisions providing for recourse against the borrower and guarantor (which is a natural person or persons, or an entity distinct from the borrower (but may be affiliated with the borrower) that has assets other than equity in the related Mortgaged Property that are not de minimis), for losses and damages sustained in the case of (i) (A) misapplication, misappropriation or conversion of insurance proceeds or condemnation awards or of rents following an event of default, or (B) any security deposits not delivered to lender upon foreclosure or action in lieu thereof (except to the extent applied in accordance with leases prior to a Mortgage Loan event of default); (ii) the borrower’s fraud or intentional misrepresentation; (iii) willful misconduct by the borrower or guarantor; (iv) breaches of the environmental covenants in the Mortgage Loan documents; or (v) commission of material physical waste at the Mortgaged Property, which may, with respect to this clause (v), in certain instances, be limited to the extent there is sufficient cash flow generated by the related Mortgaged Property to prevent such waste or acts or omissions of the related borrower, guarantor, property manager or their affiliates, employees or agents.

 

(29)     Mortgage Releases. The terms of the related Mortgage or related Mortgage Loan documents do not provide for release of any material portion of the Mortgaged Property from the lien of the Mortgage except (a) a partial release, accompanied by principal repayment, or partial Defeasance (as defined in paragraph 34)), in each case, of not less than a specified percentage at least equal to 115% of the related allocated loan amount of such portion of the Mortgaged Property, (b) upon payment in full of such JPMCB Mortgage Loan, (c) upon a Defeasance (as defined in paragraph (34)), (d) releases of out-parcels that are unimproved or other portions of the Mortgaged Property which will not have a material adverse effect on the underwritten value of the Mortgaged Property and which were not afforded any material value in the appraisal obtained at the origination of the JPMCB Mortgage Loan and are not necessary for physical access to the Mortgaged Property or compliance with zoning requirements, or (e) as required pursuant to an order of condemnation. With respect to any partial release (including in connection with any partial Defeasance) under the preceding clauses (a) or (d), either: (x) such release of collateral (i) would not constitute a “significant modification” of the subject JPMCB Mortgage Loan within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Section 1.860G-2(b)(2) and (ii) would not cause the subject JPMCB Mortgage Loan to fail to be a “qualified mortgage” within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(3)(A) of the Code; or (y) the mortgagee or servicer can, in accordance with the related Mortgage Loan documents, condition such release of collateral on the related borrower’s delivery of an opinion of tax counsel to the effect specified in the immediately preceding clause (x). For purposes of the preceding clause (x), for any JPMCB Mortgage Loan originated after December 6, 2010, if the fair market value of the real property constituting such Mortgaged Property (reduced by (1) the amount of any lien on the real property that is senior to the JPMCB Mortgage Loan and (2) a proportionate amount of any lien on the real property that is in parity with the lien of the JPMCB Mortgage Loan) after the release is not equal to at least 80% of the principal balance of the JPMCB Mortgage Loan or Whole Loan outstanding after the release, the borrower is required to make a payment of principal in an amount not less than the amount required by the REMIC provisions.

 

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In the case of any JPMCB Mortgage Loan originated after December 6, 2010, in the event of a taking of any portion of a Mortgaged Property by a State or any political subdivision or authority thereof, whether by legal proceeding or by agreement, the borrower can be required to pay down the principal balance of the JPMCB Mortgage Loan or Whole Loan in an amount not less than the amount required by the REMIC provisions and, to such extent, such amount may not be required to be applied to the restoration of the Mortgaged Property or released to the borrower, if, immediately after the release of such portion of the Mortgaged Property from the lien of the Mortgage (but taking into account the planned restoration) the fair market value of the real property constituting the remaining Mortgaged Property (reduced by (1) the amount of any lien on the real property that is senior to the JPMCB Mortgage Loan and (2) a proportionate amount of any lien on the real property that is in parity with the lien of the JPMCB Mortgage Loan) is not equal to at least 80% of the remaining principal balance of the JPMCB Mortgage Loan or Whole Loan.

 

In the case of any JPMCB Mortgage Loan originated after December 6, 2010, no such JPMCB Mortgage Loan that is secured by more than one Mortgaged Property or that is cross-collateralized with another JPMCB Mortgage Loan permits the release of cross-collateralization of the related Mortgaged Properties or a portion thereof, including due to a partial condemnation, other than in compliance with the loan-to-value ratio and other requirements of the REMIC provisions.

 

(30)     Financial Reporting and Rent Rolls. Each Mortgage requires the borrower to provide the owner or holder of the Mortgage with quarterly (other than for single-tenant properties) and annual operating statements, and quarterly (other than for single-tenant properties) rent rolls for properties that have leases contributing more than 5% of the in-place base rent and annual financial statements, which annual financial statements (i) with respect to each JPMCB Mortgage Loan with more than one borrower are in the form of an annual combined balance sheet of the borrower entities (and no other entities), together with the related combined statements of operations, members’ capital and cash flows, including a combining balance sheet and statement of income for the Mortgaged Properties on a combined basis and (ii) for each JPMCB Mortgage Loan with an original principal balance greater than $50 million shall be audited by an independent certified public accountant upon the request of the owner or holder of the Mortgage.

 

(31)     Acts of Terrorism Exclusion. With respect to each JPMCB Mortgage Loan over $20 million, the related special-form all-risk insurance policy and business interruption policy (issued by an insurer meeting the Insurance Rating Requirements) do not specifically exclude Acts of Terrorism, as defined in the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, as amended by the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2019 (collectively referred to as “TRIA”), from coverage, or if such coverage is excluded, it is covered by a separate terrorism insurance policy. With respect to each other JPMCB Mortgage Loan, the related special all-risk insurance policy and business interruption policy (issued by an insurer meeting the Insurance Rating Requirements) did not, as of the date of origination of the JPMCB Mortgage Loan, and, to the Mortgage Loan Seller’s knowledge, do not, as of the Cut-off Date, specifically exclude Acts of Terrorism, as defined in TRIA, from coverage, or if such coverage is excluded, it is covered by a separate terrorism insurance policy. With respect to each JPMCB Mortgage Loan, the related Mortgage Loan documents do not expressly waive or prohibit the mortgagee from requiring coverage for Acts of Terrorism, as defined in TRIA, or damages related thereto, except to the extent that any right to require such coverage may be limited by availability on commercially reasonable terms.

 

(32)     Due on Sale or Encumbrance. Subject to specific exceptions set forth below, each JPMCB Mortgage Loan contains a “due-on-sale” or other such provision for the acceleration of the payment of the unpaid principal balance of such JPMCB Mortgage Loan if, without the consent of the holder of the Mortgage and/or complying with the requirements of the related Mortgage Loan documents (which provide for transfers without the consent of the lender which are customarily acceptable to the Mortgage Loan Seller lending on the security of property comparable to the related Mortgaged Property, such as transfers of worn-out or obsolete furnishings, fixtures, or equipment promptly replaced with property of equivalent value and functionality and transfers by leases entered into in accordance with the Mortgage Loan documents), (a) the related Mortgaged Property, or any controlling equity interest in the related borrower, is directly or indirectly pledged, transferred or sold, other than as related to (i) family and estate planning transfers or transfers upon death or legal incapacity, (ii) transfers to certain affiliates as defined in the related Mortgage Loan documents, (iii) transfers of less than a controlling interest in a borrower, (iv) transfers to another

 

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holder of direct or indirect equity in the borrower, a specific Person designated in the related Mortgage Loan documents or a Person satisfying specific criteria identified in the related Mortgage Loan documents, (v) transfers of common stock in publicly traded companies, (vi) a substitution or release of collateral within the parameters of paragraphs 29 and 34 in this Annex F-1, or (vii) by reason of any mezzanine debt that existed at the origination of the related JPMCB Mortgage Loan, or future permitted mezzanine debt or (b) the related Mortgaged Property is encumbered with a subordinate lien or security interest against the related Mortgaged Property, other than (i) any companion interest of any JPMCB Mortgage Loan or any subordinate debt that existed at origination and is permitted under the related Mortgage Loan documents, (ii) purchase money security interests (iii) any JPMCB Mortgage Loan that is cross-collateralized and cross-defaulted with another JPMCB Mortgage Loan or (iv) Permitted Encumbrances. The Mortgage or other Mortgage Loan documents provide that to the extent any Rating Agency fees are incurred in connection with the review of and consent to any transfer or encumbrance, the borrower is responsible for such payment along with all other reasonable fees and expenses incurred by the mortgagee relative to such transfer or encumbrance.

 

(33)     Single-Purpose Entity. Each JPMCB Mortgage Loan requires the borrower to be a Single-Purpose Entity for at least as long as the JPMCB Mortgage Loan is outstanding. Both the Mortgage Loan documents and the organizational documents of the borrower with respect to each JPMCB Mortgage Loan with a Cut-off Date Balance in excess of $5 million provide that the borrower is a Single-Purpose Entity, and each JPMCB Mortgage Loan with a Cut-off Date Balance of $20 million or more has a counsel’s opinion regarding non-consolidation of the borrower. For this purpose, a “Single-Purpose Entity” shall mean an entity, other than an individual, whose organizational documents (or if the JPMCB Mortgage Loan has a Cut-off Date Balance equal to $5 million or less, its organizational documents or the related Mortgage Loan documents) provide substantially to the effect that it was formed or organized solely for the purpose of owning and operating one or more of the Mortgaged Properties securing the JPMCB Mortgage Loans and prohibit it from engaging in any business unrelated to such Mortgaged Property or Properties, and whose organizational documents further provide, or which entity represented in the related Mortgage Loan documents, substantially to the effect that it does not have any assets other than those related to its interest in and operation of such Mortgaged Property or Properties, or any indebtedness other than as permitted by the related Mortgage(s) or the other related Mortgage Loan documents, that it has its own books and records and accounts separate and apart from those of any other person (other than a borrower for a JPMCB Mortgage Loan that is cross-collateralized and cross-defaulted with the related JPMCB Mortgage Loan), and that it holds itself out as a legal entity, separate and apart from any other person or entity.

 

(34)     Defeasance. With respect to any JPMCB Mortgage Loan that, pursuant to the Mortgage Loan documents, can be defeased (a “Defeasance”), (i) the Mortgage Loan documents provide for Defeasance as a unilateral right of the borrower, subject to satisfaction of conditions specified in the Mortgage Loan documents; (ii) the JPMCB Mortgage Loan cannot be defeased within two years after the Closing Date; (iii) the borrower is permitted to pledge only United States “government securities” within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Section 1.860G-2(a)(8)(ii), the revenues from which will, in the case of a full Defeasance, be sufficient to make all scheduled payments under the JPMCB Mortgage Loan when due, including the entire remaining principal balance on (A) the maturity date, (B) on or after the first date on which payment may be made without payment of a yield maintenance charge or prepayment penalty; or (C) if the JPMCB Mortgage Loan is an ARD Loan, the entire principal balance outstanding on the related Anticipated Repayment Date, and if the JPMCB Mortgage Loan permits partial releases of real property in connection with partial Defeasance, the revenues from the collateral will be sufficient to pay all such scheduled payments calculated on a principal amount equal to a specified percentage at least equal to 115% of the allocated loan amount for the real property to be released; (iv) the defeasance collateral is not permitted to be subject to prepayment, call, or early redemption; (v) the borrower is required to provide a certification from an independent certified public accountant that the collateral is sufficient to make all scheduled payments under the Mortgage Note as set forth in (iii) above, (vi) if the borrower would continue to own assets in addition to the defeasance collateral, the portion of the JPMCB Mortgage Loan secured by defeasance collateral is required to be assumed (or the mortgagee may require such assumption) by a Single-Purpose Entity; (vii) the borrower is required to provide an opinion of counsel that the mortgagee has a perfected security interest in such collateral prior to any other claim or interest; and (viii) the borrower is required to pay all rating agency fees associated with Defeasance (if rating confirmation is a specific

 

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condition precedent thereto) and all other reasonable out-of-pocket expenses associated with Defeasance, including, but not limited to, accountant’s fees and opinions of counsel.

 

(35)     Fixed Interest Rates. Each JPMCB Mortgage Loan bears interest at a rate that remains fixed throughout the remaining term of such JPMCB Mortgage Loan, except in the case of an ARD Loan and situations where default interest is imposed.

 

(36)     Ground Leases. For purposes of the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement, a “Ground Lease” shall mean a leasehold estate in real property where the fee owner as the ground lessor conveys for a term or terms of years its entire interest in the land and buildings and other improvements, if any, to the ground lessee (who may, in certain circumstances, own the building and improvements on the land), subject to the reversionary interest of the ground lessor as fee owner.

 

With respect to any JPMCB Mortgage Loan where the JPMCB Mortgage Loan is secured by a ground leasehold estate in whole or in part, and the related Mortgage does not also encumber the related lessor’s fee interest in such Mortgaged Property, based upon the terms of the ground lease and any estoppel or other agreement received from the ground lessor in favor of the Mortgage Loan Seller, its successors and assigns:

 

(a)           The ground lease or a memorandum regarding such ground lease has been duly recorded or submitted for recordation in a form that is acceptable for recording in the applicable jurisdiction. The ground lease or an estoppel or other agreement received from the ground lessor permits the interest of the lessee to be encumbered by the related Mortgage and does not restrict the use of the related Mortgaged Property by such lessee, its successors or assigns in a manner that would adversely affect the security provided by the related Mortgage. To the Mortgage Loan Seller’s knowledge, no material change in the terms of the ground lease had occurred since its recordation, except by any written instruments which are included in the related Mortgage File;

 

(b)           The lessor under such ground lease has agreed in a writing included in the related Mortgage File (or in such ground lease) that the ground lease may not be amended, modified, canceled or terminated without the prior written consent of the lender and that any such action without such consent is not binding on the lender, its successors or assigns;

 

(c)           The ground lease has an original term (or an original term plus one or more optional renewal terms, which, under all circumstances, may be exercised, and will be enforceable, by either borrower or the mortgagee) that extends not less than 20 years beyond the stated maturity of the related JPMCB Mortgage Loan, or 10 years past the stated maturity if such JPMCB Mortgage Loan fully amortizes by the stated maturity (or with respect to a JPMCB Mortgage Loan that accrues on an actual 360 basis, substantially amortizes);

 

(d)           The ground lease is not subject to any interests, estates, liens or encumbrances superior to, or of equal priority with, the Mortgage, except for the related fee interest of the ground lessor and the Permitted Encumbrances;

 

(e)           The ground lease does not place commercially unreasonable restrictions on the identity of the mortgagee and the ground lease is assignable to the holder of the JPMCB Mortgage Loan and its successors and assigns without the consent of the lessor thereunder, and in the event it is so assigned, it is further assignable by the holder of the JPMCB Mortgage Loan and its successors and assigns without the consent of the lessor;

 

(f)             The Mortgage Loan Seller has not received any written notice of default under or notice of termination of such ground lease. To the Mortgage Loan Seller’s knowledge, there is no default under such ground lease and no condition that, but for the passage of time or giving of notice, would result in a default under the terms of such ground lease. Such ground lease is in full force and effect as of the Closing Date;

 

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(g)           The ground lease or ancillary agreement between the lessor and the lessee requires the lessor to give to the lender written notice of any default, provides that no notice of default or termination is effective unless such notice is given to the lender, and requires that the ground lessor will supply an estoppel;

 

(h)           A lender is permitted a reasonable opportunity (including, where necessary, sufficient time to gain possession of the interest of the lessee under the ground lease through legal proceedings) to cure any default under the ground lease which is curable after the lender’s receipt of notice of any default before the lessor may terminate the ground lease;

 

(i)             The ground lease does not impose any restrictions on subletting that would be viewed as commercially unreasonable by the Mortgage Loan Seller in connection with loans originated for securitization;

 

(j)             Under the terms of the ground lease, an estoppel or other agreement received from the ground lessor and the related Mortgage (taken together), any related insurance proceeds or the portion of the condemnation award allocable to the ground lessee’s interest (other than in respect of a total or substantially total loss or taking as addressed in subpart (k)) will be applied either to the repair or to restoration of all or part of the related Mortgaged Property with (so long as such proceeds are in excess of the threshold amount specified in the related Mortgage Loan documents) the lender or a trustee appointed by it having the right to hold and disburse such proceeds as repair or restoration progresses, or to the payment of the outstanding principal balance of the JPMCB Mortgage Loan, together with any accrued interest;

 

(k)           In the case of a total or substantial taking or loss, under the terms of the ground lease, an estoppel or other agreement and the related Mortgage (taken together), any related insurance proceeds, or portion of the condemnation award allocable to ground lessee’s interest in respect of a total or substantially total loss or taking of the related Mortgaged Property to the extent not applied to restoration, will be applied first to the payment of the outstanding principal balance of the JPMCB Mortgage Loan, together with any accrued interest; and

 

(l)             Provided that the lender cures any defaults which are susceptible to being cured, the ground lessor has agreed to enter into a new lease with lender upon termination of the ground lease for any reason, including rejection of the ground lease in a bankruptcy proceeding.

 

(37)     Servicing. The servicing and collection practices used by the Mortgage Loan Seller in respect of each JPMCB Mortgage Loan complied in all material respects with all applicable laws and regulations and was in all material respects legal, proper and prudent, in accordance with Mortgage Loan Seller’s customary commercial mortgage servicing practices.

 

(38)     ARD Loan. Each JPMCB Mortgage Loan identified in the Mortgage Loan Schedule as an ARD Loan starts to amortize no later than the Due Date of the calendar month immediately after the calendar month in which such ARD Loan closed and substantially fully amortizes over its stated term, which term is at least 60 months after the related Anticipated Repayment Date. Each ARD Loan has an Anticipated Repayment Date not less than five years following the origination of such JPMCB Mortgage Loan. If the related borrower elects not to prepay its ARD Loan in full on or prior to the Anticipated Repayment Date pursuant to the existing terms of the JPMCB Mortgage Loan or a unilateral option (as defined in Treasury Regulations under Section 1001 of the Code) in the JPMCB Mortgage Loan exercisable during the term of the JPMCB Mortgage Loan, (i) the JPMCB Mortgage Loan’s interest rate will step up to an interest rate per annum as specified in the related JPMCB Mortgage Loan documents; provided, however, that payment of such Excess Interest shall be deferred until the principal of such ARD Loan has been paid in full; (ii) all or a substantial portion of the excess cash flow (which is net of certain costs associated with owning, managing and operating the related Mortgaged Property) collected after the Anticipated Repayment Date shall be applied towards the prepayment of such ARD Loan and once the principal balance of an ARD Loan has been reduced to zero all excess cash flow will be applied to the payment of accrued Excess Interest; and (iii) if the property manager for the related Mortgaged Property can be removed by or at the direction of the mortgagee on the basis of a debt service coverage test, the subject debt service coverage ratio shall be

 

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calculated without taking account of any increase in the related mortgage interest rate on such JPMCB Mortgage Loan’s Anticipated Repayment Date. No ARD Loan provides that the property manager for the related Mortgaged Property can be removed by or at the direction of the mortgagee solely because of the passage of the related Anticipated Repayment Date.

 

(39)     Rent Rolls; Operating Histories. The Mortgage Loan Seller has obtained a rent roll (each, a “Certified Rent Roll”) other than with respect to hospitality properties certified by the related Borrower or the related guarantor(s) as accurate and complete in all material respects as of a date within 180 days of the date of origination of the related JPMCB Mortgage Loan. The Mortgage Loan Seller has obtained operating histories (the “Certified Operating Histories”) with respect to each Mortgaged Property certified by the related borrower or the related guarantor(s) as accurate and complete in all material respects as of a date within 180 days of the date of origination of the related JPMCB Mortgage Loan. The Certified Operating Histories collectively report on operations for a period equal to (a) at least a continuous three-year period or (b) in the event the Mortgaged Property was owned, operated or constructed by the borrower or an affiliate for less than three years then for such shorter period of time, it being understood that for mortgaged properties acquired with the proceeds of a JPMCB Mortgage Loan, Certified Operating Histories may not have been available.

 

(40)     No Material Default; Payment Record. No JPMCB Mortgage Loan has been more than 30 days delinquent, without giving effect to any grace or cure period, in making required payments since origination, and as of the Closing Date, no JPMCB Mortgage Loan is delinquent (beyond any applicable grace or cure period) in making required payments. To the Mortgage Loan Seller’s knowledge, there is (a) no, and since origination there has been no, material default, breach, violation or event of acceleration existing under the related JPMCB Mortgage Loan, or (b) no event (other than payments due but not yet delinquent) which, with the passage of time or with notice and the expiration of any grace or cure period, would constitute a material default, breach, violation or event of acceleration, provided, however, that this representation and warranty does not cover any default, breach, violation or event of acceleration that specifically pertains to or arises out of an exception scheduled to any other representation and warranty made by the Mortgage Loan Seller in this Annex F-1. No person other than the holder of such JPMCB Mortgage Loan may declare any event of default under the JPMCB Mortgage Loan or accelerate any indebtedness under the Mortgage Loan documents.

 

(41)     Bankruptcy. In respect of each JPMCB Mortgage Loan, the related borrower is not a debtor in any bankruptcy, receivership, conservatorship, reorganization, insolvency, moratorium or similar proceeding.

 

(42)     Organization of Borrower. The Mortgage Loan Seller has obtained an organizational chart or other description of each borrower which identifies all beneficial controlling owners of the borrower (i.e., managing members, general partners or similar controlling person for such borrower) (the “Controlling Owner”) and all owners that hold a 25% or greater direct ownership share (i.e., the “Major Sponsors”). The Mortgage Loan Seller (1) required questionnaires to be completed by each Controlling Owner and guarantor or performed other processes designed to elicit information from each Controlling Owner and guarantor regarding such Controlling Owner’s or guarantor’s prior history for at least 10 years regarding any bankruptcies or other insolvencies, any felony convictions, and (2) performed or caused to be performed searches of the public records or services such as Lexis/Nexis, or a similar service designed to elicit information about each Controlling Owner, Major Sponsor and guarantor regarding such Controlling Owner’s, Major Sponsor’s or guarantor’s prior history for at least 10 years regarding any bankruptcies or other insolvencies, any felony convictions, and provided, however, that records searches were limited to the last 10 years. (clauses (1) and (2) collectively, the “Sponsor Diligence”). Based solely on the Sponsor Diligence, to the knowledge of the Mortgage Loan Seller, no Major Sponsor or guarantor (i) was in a state of federal bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding, (ii) had a prior record of having been in a state of federal bankruptcy or insolvency, or (iii) had been convicted of a felony.

 

(43)     Environmental Conditions. At origination, each borrower represented and warranted that to its knowledge no hazardous materials or any other substances or materials which are included under or regulated by environmental laws are located on, or have been handled, manufactured, generated, stored, processed, or disposed of on or released or discharged from the Mortgaged Property, except as disclosed

 

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by a Phase I environmental assessment (or a Phase II environmental assessment, if applicable) delivered in connection with the origination of the JPMCB Mortgage Loan or except for those substances commonly used in the operation and maintenance of properties of kind and nature similar to those of the Mortgaged Property in compliance with all environmental laws and in a manner that does not result in contamination of the Mortgaged Property. A Phase I environmental site assessment (or update of a previous Phase I and or Phase II site assessment) and, with respect to certain JPMCB Mortgage Loans, a Phase II environmental site assessment (collectively, an “ESA”) meeting ASTM requirements conducted by a reputable environmental consultant in connection with such JPMCB Mortgage Loan within 12 months prior to its origination date (or an update of a previous ESA was prepared), and such ESA (i) did not reveal any known circumstance or condition that rendered the Mortgaged Property at the date of the ESA in material noncompliance with applicable environmental laws or the existence of recognized environmental conditions (as such term is defined in ASTM E1527-05 or its successor, hereinafter “Environmental Condition”) or the need for further investigation, or (ii) if any material noncompliance with environmental laws or the existence of an Environmental Condition or need for further investigation was indicated in any such ESA, then at least one of the following statements is true: (A) 125% of the funds reasonably estimated by a reputable environmental consultant to be sufficient to cover the estimated cost to cure any material noncompliance with applicable environmental laws or the Environmental Condition has been escrowed by the related borrower and is held by the related lender; (B) if the only Environmental Condition relates to the presence of asbestos-containing materials, radon in indoor air, lead based paint, or lead in drinking water, and the only recommended action in the ESA is the institution of such a plan, an operations or maintenance plan has been required to be instituted by the related borrower that can reasonably be expected to mitigate the identified risk; (C) the Environmental Condition identified in the related environmental report was remediated or abated in all material respects prior to the Cut-off Date, and, as appropriate, a no further action or closure letter was obtained from the applicable governmental regulatory authority (or the environmental issue affecting the related Mortgaged Property was otherwise listed by such governmental authority as administratively “closed” or a reputable environmental consultant has concluded that no further action is required); (D) an environmental policy or a lender’s pollution legal liability insurance policy meeting the requirements set forth below that covers liability for the identified circumstance or condition was obtained from an insurer rated no less than A- (or the equivalent) by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., S&P Global Ratings and/or Fitch Ratings, Inc.; (E) a party not related to the borrower with assets reasonably estimated to be adequate to effect all necessary remediation was identified as the responsible party for such condition or circumstance; or (F) a party related to the borrower with assets reasonably estimated to be adequate to effect all necessary remediation was identified as the responsible party for such condition or circumstance is required to take action. The ESA will be part of the Servicing File; and to the Mortgage Loan Seller’s knowledge, except as set forth in the ESA, there is no (i) known circumstance or condition that rendered the Mortgaged Property in material noncompliance with applicable environmental laws, (ii) Environmental Conditions (as such term is defined in ASTM E1527-05 or its successor), or (iii) need for further investigation.

 

In the case of each JPMCB Mortgage Loan set forth on Schedule F-1, (i) such JPMCB Mortgage Loan is the subject of an environmental insurance policy, issued by the issuer set forth on Schedule F-1 (the “Policy Issuer”) and effective as of the date thereof (the “Environmental Insurance Policy”), (ii) as of the Cut-off Date the Environmental Insurance Policy is in full force and effect, there is no deductible and the trustee is a named insured under such policy, (iii)(a) a property condition or engineering report was prepared, if the related Mortgaged Property was constructed prior to 1985, with respect to asbestos-containing materials (“ACM”) and, if the related Mortgaged Property is a multifamily property, with respect to radon gas (“RG”) and lead-based paint (“LBP”), and (b) if such report disclosed the existence of a material and adverse LBP, ACM or RG environmental condition or circumstance affecting the related Mortgaged Property, the related borrower (A) was required to remediate the identified condition prior to closing the JPMCB Mortgage Loan or provide additional security or establish with the mortgagee a reserve in an amount deemed to be sufficient by the Mortgage Loan Seller, for the remediation of the problem, and/or (B) agreed in the Mortgage Loan documents to establish an operations and maintenance plan after the closing of the JPMCB Mortgage Loan that should reasonably be expected to mitigate the environmental risk related to the identified LBP, ACM or RG condition, (iv) on the effective date of the Environmental Insurance Policy, the Mortgage Loan Seller as originator had no knowledge of any material and adverse environmental condition or circumstance affecting the Mortgaged Property (other than the existence of

 

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LBP, ACM or RG) that was not disclosed to the Policy Issuer in one or more of the following: (a) the application for insurance, (b) a borrower questionnaire that was provided to the Policy Issuer, or (c) an engineering or other report provided to the Policy Issuer, and (v) the premium of any Environmental Insurance Policy has been paid through the maturity of the policy’s term and the term of such policy extends at least five years beyond the maturity of the JPMCB Mortgage Loan.

 

(44)     Lease Estoppels. With respect to each JPMCB Mortgage Loan predominantly secured by a retail, office or industrial property leased to a single tenant, the Mortgage Loan Seller reviewed such estoppel obtained from such tenant no earlier than 90 days prior to the origination date of the related JPMCB Mortgage Loan, and to the Mortgage Loan Seller’s knowledge based solely on the related estoppel certificate, the related lease is in full force and effect or if not in full force and effect, the related space was underwritten as vacant, subject to customary reservations of tenant’s rights, such as, without limitation, with respect to common area maintenance (“CAM”) and pass-through audits and verification of landlord’s compliance with co-tenancy provisions. With respect to each JPMCB Mortgage Loan predominantly secured by a retail, office or industrial property, the Mortgage Loan Seller has received lease estoppels executed within 90 days of the origination date of the related JPMCB Mortgage Loan that collectively account for at least 65% of the in-place base rent for the Mortgaged Property or set of cross-collateralized properties that secure a JPMCB Mortgage Loan that is represented on the Certified Rent Roll. To the Mortgage Loan Seller’s knowledge, each lease represented on the Certified Rent Roll is in full force and effect, subject to customary reservations of tenant’s rights, such as with respect to CAM and pass-through audits and verification of landlord’s compliance with co-tenancy provisions.

 

(45)     Appraisal. The Mortgage File contains an appraisal of the related Mortgaged Property with an appraisal date within 6 months of the JPMCB Mortgage Loan origination date, and within 12 months of the Closing Date. The appraisal is signed by an appraiser who is a Member of the Appraisal Institute (“MAI”) and, to the Mortgage Loan Seller’s knowledge, had no interest, direct or indirect, in the Mortgaged Property or the borrower or in any loan made on the security thereof, and whose compensation is not affected by the approval or disapproval of the JPMCB Mortgage Loan. Each appraiser has represented in such appraisal or in a supplemental letter that the appraisal satisfies the requirements of the “Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice” as adopted by the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal Foundation.

 

(46)     Mortgage Loan Schedule. The information pertaining to each JPMCB Mortgage Loan which is set forth in the Mortgage Loan Schedule attached as an exhibit to the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement is true and correct in all material respects as of the Cut-off Date and contains all information required by the Pooling and Servicing Agreement to be contained therein.

 

(47)     Cross-Collateralization. No JPMCB Mortgage Loan is cross-collateralized or cross-defaulted with any other mortgage loan that is outside the Mortgage Pool.

 

(48)     Advance of Funds by the Mortgage Loan Seller. No advance of funds has been made by the Mortgage Loan Seller to the related borrower, and no funds have been received from any person other than the related borrower or an affiliate, directly, or, to the knowledge of the Mortgage Loan Seller, indirectly for, or on account of, payments due on the JPMCB Mortgage Loan. Neither the Mortgage Loan Seller nor any affiliate thereof has any obligation to make any capital contribution to any borrower under a JPMCB Mortgage Loan, other than contributions made on or prior to the Closing Date.

 

(49)     Compliance with Anti-Money Laundering Laws. The Mortgage Loan Seller has complied with its internal procedures with respect to all applicable anti-money laundering laws and regulations, including without limitation the USA Patriot Act of 2001 in connection with the origination of the JPMCB Mortgage Loan.

 

For purposes of these representations and warranties, the phrases “the Mortgage Loan Seller’s knowledge” or “the Mortgage Loan Seller’s belief” and other words and phrases of like import mean, except where otherwise expressly set forth in these representations and warranties, the actual state of knowledge or belief of the Mortgage Loan Seller, its officers and employees directly responsible for the underwriting, origination, servicing or sale of the Mortgage Loans regarding the matters expressly set forth in these representations and warranties. All information contained in documents which are part of or required to be

 

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part of a Servicing File, as specified in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement (to the extent such documents exist or existed), shall be deemed to be within the Mortgage Loan Seller’s knowledge including but not limited to any written notices from or on behalf of the borrower.

 

For purposes of these representations and warranties, “Servicing File” means a copy of the Mortgage File and documents and records not otherwise required to be contained in the Mortgage File that (i) relate to the origination and/or servicing and administration of the JPMCB Mortgage Loans, (ii) are reasonably necessary for the ongoing administration and/or servicing of the JPMCB Mortgage Loans or for evidencing or enforcing any of the rights of the holder of the JPMCB Mortgage Loans or holders of interests therein and (iii) are in the possession or under the control of the Mortgage Loan Seller, provided that the Mortgage Loan Seller shall not be required to deliver any draft documents, privileged or other communications, credit underwriting, due diligence analyses or data or internal worksheets, memoranda, communications or evaluations.

 

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SCHEDULE F-1

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

MORTGAGED PROPERTY FOR WHICH ENVIRONMENTAL INSURANCE IS MAINTAINED

 

None.

 

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ANNEX F-2

 

EXCEPTIONS TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

 

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1, 12, 13

The Grace Building

Kings Plaza

4 West 58th Street

(7) Lien; Valid Assignment The related Mortgages and any related assignments of leases secure the subject Mortgage Loan and the related Pari Passu Companion Loan(s) on a pari passu basis.
12 Kings Plaza (7) Lien; Valid Assignment The Mortgage Loan documents permit the Mortgagor to obtain property-assessed clean energy loans in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000 provided, among other conditions, at lender’s sole discretion, the Mortgagor delivers a rating agency confirmation from any applicable rating agency.
1 The Grace Building (9) Junior Liens The Mortgage Loan documents permit future mezzanine loan upon satisfaction of certain conditions, including, without limitation, (a) combined minimum LTV of 58.14%, (b) combined maximum debt yield of 8.35%, and (c) the lenders entering into an intercreditor agreement.
12 Kings Plaza (9) Junior Liens There is a mezzanine loan in the original principal balance of $53,000,000, which has been sold to a third-party investor. In connection with the mezzanine loan, the lenders entered into an intercreditor agreement, a copy of which will be included in the Mortgage File.
13 4 West 58th Street (9) Junior Liens The Mortgage Loan documents permit future mezzanine loan upon satisfaction of certain conditions, including, without limitation, (a) combined maximum LTV of 69.4%, (b) combined minimum DSCR of 1.50x, and (c) the lenders entering into an intercreditor agreement
26 10 Railroad Avenue (9) Junior Liens Capital Young Properties LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company (the “Preferred Member”), holds 15% preferred equity interests in Railroad Warehouse LLC (the “Sole Member”), the 100% equity owner in the borrower, in the original aggregate investment amount of $2,550,000 (which constitutes the “Unreturned Capital” of the Preferred Member). Under the Sole Member’s operating agreement (the “Operating Agreement”), to the extent there is sufficient funds after payments of debt service, operating expenses and reserves under the Mortgage Loan (the “Net Cash Flow”), the Preferred Member is required to be paid, on a monthly basis until the Preferred Member’s Unreturned Capital is paid in full, (a) an annual cumulative return of 3% per annum on the Preferred Member’s Unreturned Capital for the first five years and (b) an annual cumulative return of 5% per annum on the Preferred Member’s Unreturned Capital for the next ensuing five years (the “Preferred Member Return”). In connection with the foregoing, (i) the Preferred Member will have no enforcement rights against the Sole Member or the borrower to the extent Net Cash Flow is insufficient to pay the Preferred Member Return or the Preferred Member’s Unreturned Capital and (iii) except in connection with a Sale or Refinancing Event (as defined below), any Buy Out (as defined below) right initiated by the Preferred Member will be subject to payment solely from Net Cash Flow and the Preferred Member will have no enforcement rights against the Sole Member or the borrower beyond Net Cash Flow. The membership interest of Preferred Member will be subject to a mandatory buy out (the “Buy Out”) in accordance with the following requirements as set forth in the Operating Agreement: (A) the Preferred Member may initiate the Buy Out at any time on or after the third anniversary of the date of the Operating Agreement, (B) the Sole Member may initiate the Buy Out at any time after the date of the Operating Agreement, and (C) the Sole Member will be required to initiate a Buy Out immediately upon a sale or refinancing of the Mortgaged Property or another event that

 

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results in a return of capital contributions to any other members of the Sole Member or change of control whereby the Sole Member no longer owns a majority (or otherwise controlling interest) of the equity interest in the borrower (each, a “Sale or Refinancing Event”), each with written notice to the other.
1, 12, 13

The Grace Building

Kings Plaza

4 West 58th Street

 

(10) Assignment of Leases and Rents The related Mortgage and assignment of leases secures the subject Mortgage Loan and the related Pari Passu Companion Loan(s) on a pari passu basis.
13 4 West 58th Street (15) Actions Concerning Mortgage Loan One of the Borrowers, Solow Building Company III, L.L.C., is a defendant in a lawsuit filed by a former corporate tenant, which operated a high-end beauty clinic out of the 9th floor of the building. In a complaint filed on March 27, 2018, the tenant alleged, among other things, that construction undertaken beginning in 2015 by another tenant, Bergdorf Goodman, on the first eight floors interfered with the plaintiff tenant’s quiet enjoyment of the leased premises, and that noise, dust, and vibrations from the construction made it impossible to operate the clinic, cost the clinic customers, and damaged the owner’s reputation with her high-end clientele, and that the borrower had knowledge and control over Bergdorf Goodman’s construction and deliberately misrepresented the effects and length of the construction when discussing it with the plaintiff tenant.  While the Borrower agreed to a rent abatement in 2016 because of the ongoing construction, the plaintiff tenant agreed to, but did not, begin paying rent again in 2017.  The Borrower eventually commenced an eviction proceeding in housing court against the plaintiff tenant and was awarded possession of the premises and a monetary judgment of approximately $400,000 for unpaid rent.  The plaintiff tenant subsequently brought this action in the New York Supreme Court.  The plaintiff tenant asserts breach of contract and fraud claims against the Borrower, and nuisance, trespass, and negligence claims against both the borrower and Bergdorf Goodman. The plaintiff tenant claims damages of at least $15 million, with the exact amount to be determined at trial. According to the plaintiff tenant, damages are purportedly based on destruction of specialized equipment caused by the dust from construction, loss of income due to the clinic’s eventual closure, money spent to renovate the leased premises, harm to reputation, and the plaintiff tenant’s liability for rent payments on the leased premises. The Borrower has asserted counterclaims for breach of contract based on non-payment of rent, as well as attorney’s fees and money damages in the amount of the rent abatement. The Borrower has also asserted cross-claims against Bergdorf Goodman for both common law and contractual indemnification in the amount of any award the court confers on the plaintiff tenant (i.e., up to $15 million). The recourse carveout guarantor, Sheldon H. Solow, signed a recourse guaranty that provides for recourse to the extent of any losses incurred as a result of the pending litigation.
26 10 Railroad Avenue (15) Actions Concerning Mortgage Loan

One of the non-recourse carveout guarantors of the Mortgage Loan, Jacob Hager, is one of several defendants in a pending lawsuit filed in August 2020 in Kings County Supreme Court. In the related complaint, the plaintiff has alleged that Jacob Hager, as one of the equity owners and operator of S&J Operational, LLC, which operated an assisted living facility, was negligent, careless and reckless in the ownership, operation, control, maintenance, management and supervision of such assisted living facility, causing pain, suffering and death of the decedent for whom the plaintiff is the estate. The plaintiff is seeking an unspecified amount in damages in excess of the jurisdictional limits of all lower courts plus interest, costs and disbursements.

 

In addition, Jacob Hager is one of two defendants in another pending lawsuit filed in July 2020 in Kings County Supreme Court. In the related complaint, the plaintiff has alleged that Jacob Hager negligently caused an motor vehicle accident against the plaintiff, causing severe and permanent physical injuries to the plaintiff. The plaintiff is seeking unspecified amount in damages in excess of the jurisdictional limits of all

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lower courts.

 

According to the borrower, both of the foregoing cases are being handled by insurance.

 

11 The Standard (18) Insurance The Borrower is permitted to pay the insurance premiums in installments to the insurance company and/or the insurance agent/broker, provided the Borrower submits to the lender proof of payment of each and every installment as such installments become due and payable. In no event will the Borrower be permitted to finance insurance premiums through a premium finance company.
34 BJ's Olean (18) Insurance To the extent (i) the lease for the sole tenant at the Mortgaged Property, BJ's (the “BJ’s Lease”), is in full force and effect, (ii) no default beyond any applicable notice and cure period has occurred and is continuing under the BJ's Lease, (iii) BJ's maintains third-party coverage for the Mortgaged Property required pursuant to the Mortgage Loan documents (with the exception of terrorism, which the Borrower is required to) (including without limitation wind/named storm, flood and, if applicable, law and ordinance), and such policies (1) name the lender as mortgagee/loss payee and the Borrower as additional insured, (2) comply with the carrier requirements set forth in the Mortgage Loan documents and (3) have a property deductible which does not exceed $250,000.00, (iv) the BJ's Lease will remain in full force and effect following a casualty and the terms of the BJ's Lease require BJ's to rebuild and restore the Mortgaged Property at its sole cost and expense or to the extent the BJ's Lease is terminated following any casualty, the applicable insurance proceeds will be deposited with the Borrower and/or the lender, and (v) the Borrower delivers to the lender, no less frequently than at least once per calendar year prior to renewal of such policies, evidence acceptable to the lender that BJ's maintains in full force and effect the insurance described in clause (iii) above (clauses (i)-(v), collectively referred to herein as the "BJ's Insurance Conditions"), then the Borrower will be deemed in compliance with the requirements of the Mortgage Loan documents and will not be required to maintain such coverage with respect to the Mortgaged Property. If at any time any of the BJ's Insurance Conditions are no longer satisfied, then the Borrower will be required to obtain, at the Borrower r's sole cost and expense, all insurance as required by the Mortgage Loan documents.
36 Omaha Sitel (18) Insurance To the extent (i) the lease of the sole tenant, Sitel Group (the “Sitel Group Lease”), is in full force and effect, (ii) no default beyond any applicable notice and cure period has occurred and is continuing under the Sitel Group Lease, and (iii) Sitel Group maintains coverage, or causes coverage to be maintained, for the Mortgaged Property which meets the requirements of the Mortgage Loan documents, including, without limitation, naming the lender as mortgagee/loss payee, then the Borrower will be deemed in compliance with the requirements set forth in the Mortgage Loan documents.  If Sitel Group fails to provide coverage meeting the requirements set forth in the Mortgage Loan documents, then the Borrower will be required to obtain, at the Borrower’s sole cost and expense, all insurance as required by the Mortgage Loan documents.
12 Kings Plaza (19) Access; Utilities; Separate Tax Lots The Mortgaged Property is part of a tax parcel that includes certain non-collateral property owned by Macy’s (the “Macy’s Parcel”). Pursuant to a reciprocal easement agreement between the Mortgagor and Macy’s, the Mortgagor is required to make any payments due on the shared tax parcel directly to the related taxing authority and Macy’s is required to reimburse the Mortgagor for its pro rata share of any such payment. During any period when the Mortgaged Property and the Macy’s Parcel constitute a shared tax lot, any borrower obligation to escrow taxes or covenants to pay taxes will include any taxes attributable to the Macy’s Parcel. Provided that it would be commercially reasonable to do so under the circumstances, the Mortgage Loan documents require the Mortgagor to apply for, and make commercially reasonable

 

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efforts to obtain, approval from the applicable governmental authorities for the division of the Mortgaged Property and the Macy’s Parcel into separate tax lots. In addition, the Mortgage Loan documents (i) provide recourse for losses incurred by the lender as a result of the Mortgaged Property not constituting a separate tax lot, (ii) require the Mortgagor to cooperate with the lender to effectuate a tax lot split in connection with any enforcement of remedies by the lender under the Mortgage Loan documents and (iii) grant a power of attorney to the lender during the continuance of an event of default to effectuate a tax lot split on behalf of the Mortgagor.
12 Kings Plaza (26) Local Law Compliance Certain building code and fire code violations are open at the Mortgaged Property. The Mortgage Loan documents require the Mortgagor to use commercially reasonable efforts to cause all notes and notices of violation issued as of the origination date to be cleared and/or removed within a reasonable period of time.
13 4 West 58th Street (26) Local Law Compliance The Borrower must promptly cure (i) certain sprinkler violations set forth on the Mortgage Loan documents on or prior to the date that the work related to such violations is required to be completed pursuant to the Netflix lease, and (ii) certain Department of Building code violations, fire violations, and the New York City Environmental Control Board violations set forth on the Mortgage Loan documents within three (3) months following the loan origination date, provided, with respect to this clause (ii) herein, such time period will be extended and the failure to complete such work within such time period will not constitute an event of default so long as the Borrower provides evidence reasonably acceptable to the lender that the Borrower is diligently pursuing completion.
1 The Grace Building (28) Recourse Obligations

The aggregate liability of the related guarantors with respect to the guaranteed recourse obligations of the Borrower related to certain bankruptcy events with respect to the Borrower may not exceed an amount equal to 15% of the principal balance of the Whole Loan outstanding at the time of the occurrence of such event, plus any and all reasonable third-party costs actually incurred by the lender (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs reasonably incurred) in connection with the collection of amounts due thereunder.

 

The loss recourse carveout with respect to intentional misrepresentation is limited to intentional material misrepresentation.

 

The loss recourse carveout with respect to material physical waste is limited to intentional material physical waste.

 

The loss recourse carveout with respect to insurance proceeds or condemnation awards or of rents following an event of default is limited to the intentional misappropriation or conversion thereof and does not include misapplication thereof.

 

Except with respect to transfer of the Mortgaged Property prohibited under the Whole Loan documents (each, a “Prohibited Transfer”) that are voluntary (except with respect to certain transfers that do not have material adverse effect on the use and operation of the Mortgaged Property as more fully described in the Whole Loan documents), the Borrower’s failure to obtain the lender’s prior consent to any Prohibited Transfer as required by the Whole Loan documents (other than transfers expressly permitted by the Whole Loan documents (each, a “Permitted Transfer”)) constitutes only a loss recourse carveout rather than a full recourse carveout; provided that there will be no recourse liability for (1) failure to perform administrative requirements (such as a notice) if the underlying transfer is a Permitted Transfer but for the satisfaction of the administrative requirements or (2) a Prohibited Transfer due solely to a sale or pledge of any interest in a property manager.

 

The Borrower’s failure to obtain the lender’s prior consent to any subordinate financing (whether or not secured by a direct interest in the Borrower or the Mortgaged Property) or other voluntary liens that are not considered permitted encumbrances under the Whole Loan documents; provided, the Borrower will not be subject to liability if such debt was permitted when incurred but was not repaid due to the Mortgaged Property’s failure to generate sufficient cash flow or the failure of the lender to release funds from the reserve accounts after

 

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all conditions to such release had been met.

 

The obligations and liabilities of the Borrower and the related guarantors (individually and collectively, the “Indemnitors”) under the environmental indemnity will terminate and be of no further force or effect as of the second anniversary of the earlier of (x) the date on which the lender, any mezzanine lender approved under the Whole Loan documents, or any third party obtains title to the Mortgaged Property or equity collateral of the Borrower, as applicable, by foreclosure or deed or other transfer in lieu of foreclosure and (y) repayment in full of the Whole Loan (such date, the “Reference Date”), provided that the following conditions are met: (i) Indemnitor has paid to the lender and other indemnitees under the environmental indemnity (each, an “Indemnitee”) all sums due under the environmental indemnity and no default exists under the environmental indemnity beyond applicable notice and cure periods and (ii) the Indemnitee will have received an updated environmental report of the Mortgaged Property (prepared at the Indemnitor’s expense) dated no earlier than 90 days prior to the Reference Date, which updated environmental report will (a) be in form and scope reasonably satisfactory to Indemnitee and (b) confirm that, except to the extent the same was disclosed in an environmental report delivered to the lender prior to the loan origination date or otherwise expressly permitted under the environmental indemnity or the other Whole Loan documents, as of the date of the assessment referred to in such environmental report, there is no (1) non-compliance with environmental law in connection with the Mortgaged Property or operations on the Mortgaged Property, (2) environmental lien encumbering the Mortgaged Property, (3) ongoing administrative processes or proceedings or judicial proceeding relating to any violation of environmental law in connection with the Mortgaged Property or operations on the Mortgaged Property or (4) presence or release of hazardous substances in, on, above or under the Mortgaged Property that has not been fully remediated in accordance with environmental law, or that could reasonably be expected to require remediation pursuant to environmental law or to result in a material adverse impact on the use, value or marketability of the Mortgaged Property.

 

11 The Standard (28) Recourse Obligations

The loss recourse carveout with respect to material physical waste is limited from material physical waste at the Mortgaged Property arising from the intentional acts or omissions of the Borrower, the Borrower’s single purpose entity managing member, the guarantor or any affiliates thereof.

 

The carveout for intentional misrepresentations is limited to intentional material misrepresentations.

 

To the extent that any rents are applied to the payment of actual and reasonable operating, maintenance or repair expenses of the Mortgaged Property as they become due and payable, such rents will not be deemed to be misapplied or misappropriated.

 

The carve-out for consenting to or otherwise acquiescing or joining in any involuntary bankruptcy proceeding excludes any actions that may be required to comply with Rule 9011 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure.

 

The carve-out for transfers excludes any violation as a result of the failure to deliver any required notice for any transfer for which the lender's consent is not required.

 

The obligations and liabilities of the related Mortgagor and guarantor (individually and collectively, the “Indemnitor”) with respect to environmental issues will terminate and be of no further force and effect with respect to any unasserted claim starting twenty-four (24) months after the payment in full of the related Mortgage Loan, provided (i) the Mortgage Loan is paid in full on or prior to the maturity date and the indemnitee has not foreclosed or otherwise taken possession of the Mortgaged Property, (ii) there has been no material change, between the date of the origination of the Mortgage Loan and the date the Mortgage Loan is paid in full, in any environmental law, the effect of which change would make a lender or mortgagee liable in respect to any matter for which the indemnified parties are entitled to indemnification pursuant to the related Mortgage Loan documents, notwithstanding the fact that the related Mortgage Loan is paid in full; and (iii) the indemnitee receives, at the Indemnitor’s expense, an updated environmental report dated within sixty (60) days of the requested release date showing, to the reasonable satisfaction of the

 

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Representations

Exceptions

indemnitee, that there exists no matter for which the indemnified parties are entitled to indemnification pursuant to the related Mortgage Loan documents.

 

12 Kings Plaza (28) Recourse Obligations

The loss carveout for intentional misrepresentation is limited to material intentional misrepresentation.

 

The Mortgage Loan documents do not provide for loss recourse carveout with respect to willful misconduct.

 

The loss recourse carveout with respect to the insurance proceeds or condemnation awards or of rents following an event of default is limited to the misappropriation or conversion thereof, and does not include misapplication thereof.

 

13 4 West 58th Street (28) Recourse Obligations

The loss recourse carveout with respect to intentional misrepresentation is limited to intentional material misrepresentation.

 

The loss recourse carveout with respect to insurance proceeds, condemnation awards, rents, or any other property cash flow is limited to misappropriation and conversion thereof and does not include misapplication thereof.

 

32 Park Plaza Business Park (28) Recourse Obligations The obligations and liabilities of the Borrower and the guarantor (individually and collectively, the “Indemnitor”) under the environmental indemnity will terminate and be of no further force and effect with respect to any unasserted claim when all of the following conditions are satisfied in full: (i) the Mortgage Loan will have been paid or defeased in full on or prior to the maturity date of the Mortgage Loan and indemnitee has not foreclosed or otherwise taken possession of the Mortgaged Property, (ii) there has been no material change, between the date hereof and the date the Mortgage Loan is paid or defeased in full, in any environmental law, the effect of which change would make a lender or mortgagee liable in respect to any matter for which the indemnified parties are entitled to indemnification pursuant to the environmental indemnity, notwithstanding the fact that the Mortgage Loan is paid or defeased in full, (iii) the indemnitee will have received, at the Indemnitor's expense, an updated environmental report dated within 60 days of the date that the Mortgage Loan is paid or defeased in full showing, to the reasonable satisfaction of indemnitee, that there exists no matter for which the indemnified parties are entitled to indemnification pursuant to the environmental indemnity, and (iv) 24 months have passed since date that the Mortgage Loan has been paid or defeased in full.
1 The Grace Building (31) Acts of Terrorism Exclusion If TRIPRA is discontinued or not renewed, provided that terrorism insurance is commercially available, the Borrower will be required to carry terrorism insurance in an amount not less than the amounts required under the Whole Loan documents; provided that, in such event, the Borrower will not be required to spend per year on terrorism coverage (on a going forward basis after TRIPRA expires or is otherwise no longer in effect for any reason and following expiration of the applicable terrorism insurance then in place) in excess of the amount equal to two times the annual allocable amount of the total insurance premium that is then payable with respect to the property and business income insurance policies required under the Whole Loan documents (the “Terrorism Premium Cap”) with respect to the Mortgaged Property and, if the cost for such terrorism exceeds the Terrorism Premium Cap, the Borrower will purchase the maximum amount of terrorism coverage available with funds equal to the Terrorism Premium Cap.
12 Kings Plaza (31) Acts of Terrorism Exclusion The Mortgagor’s obligation to obtain terrorism insurance is limited to the extent of insurance that can be obtained for an amount equal to 200% of the amount of the then annual premiums paid by the Mortgagor for all-risk coverage under a stand-alone all-risk policy.
12 Kings Plaza (36) Ground Leases A portion of the Mortgaged Property is comprised of the Mortgagor’s leasehold interest in (i) a marina and (ii) a portion of the land underneath the parking garage (which is otherwise held in fee by the Mortgagor) under a ground lease between the Mortgagor, as ground lessee, and the City of New York, as ground lessor, that does not comply with clauses (b), (e), (j), (k) and (l) of this Representation and Warranty No. 36.

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13 4 West 58th Street (36) Ground Leases Any assignment of the ground lease requires the ground lessor’s consent (not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) and there is no exception for assignment of the ground lease related to foreclosure.  Note, however, that the underlying fee interest is also encumbered by the mortgage.
1, 11, 12, 13, 26, 28, 32, 34, 36 All JPMCB Mortgage Loans (40) No Material Default; Payment Record With respect to any covenants under the related Mortgage Loan that require the borrower to ensure a tenant or Mortgaged Property is operating or to enforce the terms of leases, such borrower may be in default of one or more of such covenants due to closures mandated or recommended by governmental authorities and moratoriums imposed by governmental authorities on real estate remedies.
1, 12, 13

The Grace Building

Kings Plaza

4 West 58th Street

 

(47) Cross-
Collateralization
The Mortgage Loan is cross-collateralized and cross-defaulted with the related Companion Loans.

 

 

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ANNEX G

 

CLASS A-AB SCHEDULED PRINCIPAL BALANCE SCHEDULE

 

Distribution Date 

Balance ($) 

12/15/2020 21,966,000.00
1/15/2021 21,966,000.00
2/15/2021 21,966,000.00
3/15/2021 21,966,000.00
4/15/2021 21,966,000.00
5/15/2021 21,966,000.00
6/15/2021 21,966,000.00
7/15/2021 21,966,000.00
8/15/2021 21,966,000.00
9/15/2021 21,966,000.00
10/15/2021 21,966,000.00
11/15/2021 21,966,000.00
12/15/2021 21,966,000.00
1/15/2022 21,966,000.00
2/15/2022 21,966,000.00
3/15/2022 21,966,000.00
4/15/2022 21,966,000.00
5/15/2022 21,966,000.00
6/15/2022 21,966,000.00
7/15/2022 21,966,000.00
8/15/2022 21,966,000.00
9/15/2022 21,966,000.00
10/15/2022 21,966,000.00
11/15/2022 21,966,000.00
12/15/2022 21,966,000.00
1/15/2023 21,966,000.00
2/15/2023 21,966,000.00
3/15/2023 21,966,000.00
4/15/2023 21,966,000.00
5/15/2023 21,966,000.00
6/15/2023 21,966,000.00
7/15/2023 21,966,000.00
8/15/2023 21,966,000.00
9/15/2023 21,966,000.00
10/15/2023 21,966,000.00
11/15/2023 21,966,000.00
12/15/2023 21,966,000.00
1/15/2024 21,966,000.00
2/15/2024 21,966,000.00
3/15/2024 21,966,000.00
4/15/2024 21,966,000.00
5/15/2024 21,966,000.00
6/15/2024 21,966,000.00
7/15/2024 21,966,000.00
8/15/2024 21,966,000.00
9/15/2024 21,966,000.00
10/15/2024 21,966,000.00
11/15/2024 21,966,000.00
12/15/2024 21,966,000.00
1/15/2025 21,966,000.00
2/15/2025 21,966,000.00
3/15/2025 21,966,000.00
4/15/2025 21,966,000.00
5/15/2025 21,966,000.00

Distribution Date 

Balance ($) 

6/15/2025 21,966,000.00
7/15/2025 21,966,000.00
8/15/2025 21,966,000.00
9/15/2025 21,966,000.00
10/15/2025 21,966,000.00
11/15/2025 21,966,000.00
12/15/2025 21,592,536.59
1/15/2026 21,181,895.06
2/15/2026 20,769,961.18
3/15/2026 20,280,429.53
4/15/2026 19,865,657.59
5/15/2026 19,424,238.30
6/15/2026 19,006,771.34
7/15/2026 18,562,735.74
8/15/2026 18,142,556.98
9/15/2026 17,721,055.72
10/15/2026 17,273,103.61
11/15/2026 16,848,865.41
12/15/2026 16,398,256.28
1/15/2027 15,971,264.10
2/15/2027 15,542,927.88
3/15/2027 15,038,534.38
4/15/2027 14,607,261.26
5/15/2027 14,149,822.61
6/15/2027 13,715,751.67
7/15/2027 13,255,596.88
8/15/2027 12,818,710.68
9/15/2027 12,380,449.16
10/15/2027 11,916,226.16
11/15/2027 11,475,123.27
12/15/2027 11,008,141.86
1/15/2028 10,564,179.89
2/15/2028 10,118,820.23
3/15/2028 9,623,354.23
4/15/2028 9,175,032.02
5/15/2028 8,701,042.09
6/15/2028 8,249,815.82
7/15/2028 7,773,006.61
8/15/2028 7,318,858.18
9/15/2028 6,863,279.84
10/15/2028 6,382,245.64
11/15/2028 5,923,718.02
12/15/2028 5,439,820.65
1/15/2029 4,978,325.36
2/15/2029 4,515,376.94
3/15/2029 3,979,621.95
4/15/2029 3,513,528.01
5/15/2029 3,022,285.24
6/15/2029 2,553,176.48
7/15/2029 2,059,006.90
8/15/2029 1,586,864.52
9/15/2029 1,113,235.32
10/15/2029 614,677.30
11/15/2029 137,986.31
12/15/2029 and thereafter 0.00


 

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No dealer, salesman or other person is authorized to give any information or to represent anything not contained in this prospectus. You must not rely on any unauthorized information or representations. This prospectus is an offer to sell only the securities offered hereby, but only under circumstances and in jurisdictions where it is lawful to do so. The information contained in this prospectus is current only as of its date.

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Summary of Certificates and VRR Interest 3
Important Notice Regarding the Offered Certificates 14
Important Notice About Information Presented in This Prospectus 15
Summary of Terms 23
Summary of Risk Factors 59
Risk Factors 61
Description of the Mortgage Pool 149
Transaction Parties 261
Credit Risk Retention 306
Description of the Certificates 310
Description of the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreements 346
Pooling and Servicing Agreement 356
Certain Legal Aspects of Mortgage Loans 461
Certain Affiliations, Relationships and Related Transactions Involving Transaction Parties 477
Pending Legal Proceedings Involving Transaction Parties 478
Use of Proceeds 479
Yield, Prepayment and Maturity Considerations 479
Material Federal Income Tax Considerations 492
Certain State and Local and Foreign Tax Considerations 505
Method of Distribution (Conflicts of Interest) 505
Incorporation of Certain Information by Reference 507
Where You Can Find More Information 507
Financial Information 508
Certain ERISA Considerations 508
Legal Investment 512
Legal Matters 513
Ratings 513
Index of Defined Terms 515

 

Dealers will be required to deliver a prospectus when acting as underwriters of these certificates and with respect to unsold allotments or subscriptions. In addition, all dealers selling these certificates will deliver a prospectus until the date that is ninety days from the date of this prospectus.

$918,876,000
(Approximate)

 

GS Mortgage Securities
Corporation II
 

(Central Index Key Number 0001004158)
Depositor

 

Benchmark 2020-B21 Mortgage
Trust
(Central Index Key Number 0001827183)
Issuing Entity

 

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through
Certificates, Series 2020-B21 

Class A-1 $  11,511,000
Class A-2 $  46,719,000
Class A-4 $ 0 - $250,000,000
Class A-5 $390,491,000 - $640,491,000
Class A-AB $  21,966,000
Class X-A $819,782,000
Class X-B $  99,094,000
Class A-S $  99,095,000
Class B $  56,625,000
Class C $  42,469,000

 

 


PROSPECTUS

 

 

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
Co-Lead Manager and Joint Bookrunner

 

Citigroup
Co-Lead Manager and Joint Bookrunner

 

J.P. Morgan
Co-Lead Manager and Joint Bookrunner

 

Deutsche Bank Securities
Co-Lead Manager and Joint Bookrunner

 

Academy Securities
Co-Manager

 

Drexel Hamilton
Co-Manager

 

November [__], 2020