0001193125-12-275218.txt : 20120619 0001193125-12-275218.hdr.sgml : 20120619 20120619151811 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-12-275218 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 22 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20120613 ITEM INFORMATION: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement ITEM INFORMATION: Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20120619 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20120619 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001446371 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS [6798] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-54376 FILM NUMBER: 12914932 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1900 MAIN STREET SUITE 700 CITY: IRVINE STATE: CA ZIP: 92614 BUSINESS PHONE: 949-833-8252 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1900 MAIN STREET SUITE 700 CITY: IRVINE STATE: CA ZIP: 92614 8-K 1 d368735d8k.htm FORM 8-K Form 8-K

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):

June 13, 2012

 

 

TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

 

 

Maryland   000-54376   90-0413866

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

1900 Main Street, Suite 700

Irvine, California 92614

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (949) 833-8252

Not applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2.):

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

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¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 


Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

The information set forth under Item 2.03 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is hereby incorporated by reference into this Item 1.01.

 

Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.

KeyBank Loan

On June 13, 2012 (the “Closing Date”), the Company, through TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC (“TNP SRT Portfolio II”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company’s operating partnership, obtained a loan from KeyBank National Association (“KeyBank”), in the original aggregate principal amount of $26,000,000 (the “KeyBank Loan”), pursuant to a Loan Agreement by and between TNP SRT Portfolio II and KeyBank (the “KeyBank Loan Agreement”), and a Promissory Note by TNP SRT Portfolio II in favor of KeyBank (the “KeyBank Note”). The proceeds of the KeyBank Loan were used to refinance the existing mortgage loans issued under the Company’s credit agreement with KeyBank and secured by the following multitenant retail properties: (1) the property located in Florissant, Missouri commonly known as Florissant Marketplace (the “Florissant Property”); (2) the property located in Knoxville, Tennessee commonly known as the Shops at Turkey Creek (the “Turkey Creek Property”); (3) the property located in Arlington, Texas commonly known as Ensenada Square (the “Ensenada Property”); (4) the property located in Fontana, California commonly known as Morningside Marketplace (the “Morningside Property”); and (5) the property located in Chester, South Carolina commonly known as Cochran Bypass (the “Bi-Lo Property”). The foregoing properties are collectively referred to as the “refinanced properties.”

The entire unpaid principal balance of the KeyBank Loan and all accrued and unpaid interest thereon is due and payable in full on July 1, 2019 (the “Maturity Date”). The KeyBank Loan bears interest at a rate of 5.10% per annum (the “Base Interest Rate”). After the occurrence of and during the continuance of any event of default under the KeyBank Loan Agreement, the KeyBank Note, or any of the other documents related to the KeyBank Loan (collectively, the “KeyBank Loan Documents”), the KeyBank Loan will bear interest at an annual rate equal to the lesser of 5.0% above the Base Interest Rate or the maximum interest rate permitted by law. If any amount payable under the KeyBank Loan is not received by KeyBank by close of business on the fifth day after the date on which it was due, TNP SRT Portfolio II will pay to KeyBank a late charge in an amount equal to the lesser of (1) 5.0% of such amount and (2) the maximum amount permitted by applicable law. The payment of such a late charge will be in addition to, and will not constitute a waiver or limitation of, any event of default under the KeyBank Loan Documents and any rights or remedies of KeyBank under the KeyBank Loan Documents. On the Closing Date, TNP SRT Portfolio II made an initial interest-only payment to KeyBank of approximately $66,300. On the first day of each month during the term of the KeyBank Loan, commencing in August 2012, TNP SRT Portfolio II will make a monthly debt service payment in an amount equal to $141,166.94, with such monthly payment to be applied first to the payment of interest and then toward the reduction of the outstanding principal balance of the KeyBank Loan.

In connection with the KeyBank Loan, TNP SRT Portfolio II established and will maintain a separate banking account (the “Lockbox Account”), into which all rents and other related payments attributable to the refinanced properties will be deposited during the term of the KeyBank Loan. All amounts on deposit in the Lockbox Account will be transferred on a daily basis to a segregated banking account under the sole control of KeyBank (the “KeyBank Cash Management Account”). Pursuant to the KeyBank Loan Agreement, TNP SRT Portfolio II’s obligations to make the monthly debt service payments on the KeyBank Loan will be deemed satisfied to the extent sufficient funds to satisfy the monthly debt service payment obligations are deposited in the KeyBank Cash Management Account on the dates such payments are due. TNP SRT Portfolio II will also pay the monthly interest-only debt service payment due under the Mezzanine Loan (as discussed below) to KeyBank.

TNP SRT Portfolio II may not prepay the KeyBank Loan, in whole or in part, during the period from the Closing Date through August 1, 2014. During the period from August 2, 2014 through April 1, 2019, TNP SRT Portfolio II may prepay the outstanding principal balance of the KeyBank Loan and all accrued and unpaid interest thereon and all other sums due under the KeyBank Loan Documents, in whole, but not in part, provided that (1) no


event of default exists at the time of prepayment, (2) TNP SRT Portfolio gives written notice to KeyBank no more than 60 and not less than 30 days before the prepayment date indicated in the written notice, (3) the prepayment is accompanied by an amount equal to the greater of (A) 1.0% of the outstanding principal balance of the KeyBank Loan as of the prepayment date and (B) the present value, as of the prepayment date, of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on the KeyBank Loan from the prepayment date through the maturity date determined by discounting such payments at the rate that, when compounded monthly, is equivalent to the Treasury Rate (as defined in the KeyBank Note) when compounded semi-annually, less the amount of principal being prepaid, and (4) on the prepayment date Mezzanine Borrower (as discussed below) simultaneously prepays the entire outstanding principal balance of the Mezzanine Loan and all accrued interest and other sums due thereunder. During the period from April 2, 2019 through the Maturity Date, TNP SRT Portfolio II may prepay the entire outstanding principal balance of the KeyBank Loan, and all accrued and unpaid interest thereon, and all other sums due under the KeyBank Loan Documents, in whole, but not in part, without a prepayment penalty, provided that (1) no event of default exists at the time of prepayment and (2) TNP SRT Portfolio II gives written notice to KeyBank no more than 60 and not less than 30 days before the prepayment date indicated in the written notice.

TNP SRT Portfolio II’s obligations under the KeyBank Loan are secured by (1) a Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing in favor of KeyBank with respect to the Bi-Lo Property, (2) a Deed of Trust, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing in favor of KeyBank with respect to the Ensenada Property, the Morningside Property, the Turkey Creek Property and the Florissant Property, (3) an Assignment of Leases and Rents by TNP SRT Portfolio II in favor of KeyBank with respect to each refinanced property, and (4) an Assignment of Management Agreement and Subordination of Management Fees by TNP SRT Portfolio II in favor of KeyBank with respect to the property management agreement for each refinanced property.

The Company has agreed to absolutely and unconditionally guarantee the full payment and performance of any loss, damage, cost, expense or liability incurred by KeyBank (including attorneys’ fees and expenses and other collection and litigation expenses) arising out of or in connection with, among other things (1) fraud or willful misrepresentation by the Company, TNP SRT Portfolio II or any of their affiliates; (2) the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Company, TNP SRT Portfolio II or any of their respective affiliates, agents or employees; (3) material physical waste of the refinanced properties (or any portion thereof); (4) the removal or disposal of any portion of the refinanced properties in violation of the terms of the KeyBank Loan Documents; and (5) any failure by TNP SRT Portfolio II to comply with certain of the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements set forth in the KeyBank Loan Agreement. In addition, the Company has agreed to guarantee the full payment of all amounts due under the KeyBank Note and all other obligations or indebtedness arising under the KeyBank Loan Documents under certain circumstances, including but not limited to, in the event that TNP SRT Portfolio II (1) makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, admits its insolvency or inability to pays its debts as they come due or files, consents to, or acquiesces in a petition for bankruptcy, insolvency, dissolution or liquidation, (2) fails to make the first full monthly debt service payment when it is due, or (3) fails to maintain its status as a special purpose entity as required pursuant to the KeyBank Loan Agreement or fails to satisfy certain other representations, warranties and covenants in the KeyBank Loan Agreement.

Pursuant to an Environmental Indemnity Agreement (the “Environmental Indemnity”), the Company and TNP SRT Portfolio II (the “Environmental Indemnitors”), have collectively agreed, at their sole cost and expense, to defend, indemnify and hold KeyBank and certain of its affiliates (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”), harmless from any and all losses, damages, costs, fees, expenses, suits, judgments, liabilities, debts, diminutions in value, fines, penalties and amounts paid in settlement incurred by or asserted against any Indemnified Parties and directly or indirectly arising out of or relating to, among other things, any of the following: (1) any presence of any hazardous substances (as defined in the Environmental Indemnity) in, on, above, or under the refinanced properties; (2) any past, present or threatened release of hazardous substances in, on, above, under or from the refinanced properties; (3) any activity by Environmental Indemnitors, any person affiliated with Environmental Indemnitors, and any tenant or other user of the refinanced properties in connection with any actual, proposed or threatened use, treatment, storage, holding, existence, disposition or other release, generation, production, manufacturing, processing, refining, control, management, abatement, removal, handling, transfer or transportation to or from the refinanced properties of any hazardous substances at any time located in, under, on or above the refinanced properties; (4) any activity by Environmental Indemnitors, any person affiliated with Environmental Indemnitors, and any tenant or other user of the refinanced properties in connection with any actual or proposed remediation of


any hazardous substances at any time located in, under, on or above the refinanced properties, whether or not such remediation is voluntary or pursuant to court or administrative order; (5) any past, present or threatened non-compliance with or violations of any environmental laws (as defined in the Environmental Indemnity) in connection with the refinanced properties or operations thereon and (6) any misrepresentation or inaccuracy in any representation or warranty or material breach or failure to perform any covenants or other obligations pursuant to the Environmental Indemnity, the KeyBank Loan Agreement or any other KeyBank Loan Document.

Pursuant to the KeyBank Loan Agreement, TNP SRT Portfolio II acknowledges and agrees that KeyBank may (1) sell all or any portion of the KeyBank Loan and the KeyBank Loan Documents or issue one or more participations therein, or (2) consummate one or more private or public securitizations of rated single- or multi-class securities secured by or evidencing ownership interests in all or any portion of the KeyBank Loan and the KeyBank Loan Documents or a pool of assets that include the KeyBank Loan and the KeyBank Loan Documents. Any such sale, participation and/or securitization is referred to herein as a “securitization.” In connection with any securitization, the Company and TNP SRT Portfolio II have each agreed (1) to the extent not already required to be provided under the KeyBank Loan Agreement, to use reasonable efforts to provide information which may be reasonably required by KeyBank and take other actions reasonably required by KeyBank, in each case in order to satisfy the market standards to which KeyBank customarily adheres or which may be reasonably required by prospective investors and/or rating agencies, (2) at TNP SRT Portfolio II’s or the Company’s sole cost and expense, to cooperate with KeyBank’s efforts to arrange for a securitization in accordance with the market standards to which KeyBank customarily adheres and/or which may be required by prospective investors and/or rating agencies, (3) to review the portions of any disclosure document relating to a securitization which relate to TNP SRT Portfolio II or the Company, and confirm that such portions do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact, and (4) provide KeyBank with any financial statements, or financial, statistical or operating information as KeyBank may determine is required under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or other legal requirements in connection with any private placement memorandum, prospectus or other disclosure documents or any filing in connection with a securitization. TNP SRT Portfolio II agrees to make or agree to, upon KeyBank’s written request, any structural or other changes to the KeyBank Loan, modifications to any KeyBank Loan Documents or creation of additional mezzanine loans (including the formation of additional mezzanine borrowers); provided, however, that in making or agreeing to any of the foregoing TNP SRT Portfolio II will not be required to modify (1) the weighted average interest initially payable on the KeyBank Loan, the stated maturity date of the KeyBank Loan or any other material economic term of the KeyBank Loan, or (2) decrease any time period which TNP SRT Portfolio II is permitted to perform its obligations under the KeyBank Loan Documents. All reasonable third party costs and expenses incurred by TNP SRT Portfolio II or the Company in connection with compliance with any requests made by KeyBank in connection with any securitization will be paid by TNP SRT Portfolio II.

The material terms of the agreements described herein relating to the KeyBank Loan are qualified in their entirety by the agreements attached as Exhibits 10.1 through 10.15 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

Mezzanine Loan

On the Closing Date, the Company, through TNP SRT Portfolio II Holdings, LLC (the “Mezzanine Borrower”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company’s operating partnership and the sole owner of 100% of the membership interests in TNP SRT Portfolio II, obtained a loan from KeyBank in the original principal amount of $2,000,000 (the “Mezzanine Loan”), pursuant to a Loan Agreement by and between Mezzanine Borrower and KeyBank (the “Mezzanine Loan Agreement”), and a Promissory Note by Mezzanine Borrower in favor of KeyBank (the “Mezzanine Note”). The proceeds of the Mezzanine Loan were used to refinance the existing mortgage loans issued under the Company’s credit agreement with KeyBank and secured by the refinanced properties.

The entire unpaid principal balance of the Mezzanine Loan and all accrued and unpaid interest thereon is due and payable in full on the Maturity Date. From the Closing Date through January 1, 2013 (the “Anticipated Repayment Date”), the Mezzanine Loan bears interest at a rate of 10.0% per annum (the “Mezzanine Base Rate”). From the Anticipated Repayment Date through the Maturity Date, the Mezzanine Loan bears interest at a rate of 15.0% per annum. After the occurrence of and during the continuance of any event of default under the Mezzanine Loan Agreement, the Mezzanine Note or any of the other documents related to the Mezzanine Loan (collectively,


the “Mezzanine Loan Documents”), the Mezzanine Loan will bear interest at an annual rate equal to the lesser of 5.0% above the Mezzanine Base Rate or the maximum interest rate permitted by law. If any amount payable under the Mezzanine Loan is not received by KeyBank by close of business on the fifth day after the date on which it was due, Mezzanine Borrower will pay to KeyBank a late charge in an amount equal to the lesser of (1) 5.0% of such amount and (2) the maximum amount permitted by applicable law. The payment of such a late charge will be in addition to, and will not constitute a waiver or limitation of, any event of default under the Mezzanine Loan Documents and any rights or remedies of KeyBank under the Mezzanine Loan Documents. On the first day of each month during the term of the Mezzanine Loan, commencing in August 2012, the Mezzanine Borrower will make a monthly interest-only debt service payment computed in accordance with the Mezzanine Base Rate.

Prior to the Anticipated Repayment Date, Mezzanine Borrower may prepay the outstanding principal balance of the Mezzanine Loan, and all accrued and unpaid interest thereon, in whole or in part, without a prepayment penalty, provided that (1) no event of default exists at the time of prepayment, (2) Mezzanine Borrower gives written notice to KeyBank not less than 10 days before the prepayment date indicated in the written notice and (3) if a partial prepayment, the prepayment results in, as of the Anticipated Repayment Date, either (A) the Mezzanine Loan being repaid in full or (B) the outstanding principal balance of the Mezzanine Loan equaling or exceeding $500,000. Following the Anticipated Repayment Date, Mezzanine Borrower may prepay the entire outstanding principal balance of the Mezzanine Loan, and all accrued and unpaid interest thereon, in whole, but not in part, provided that (1) no event of default exists at the time of prepayment, (2) Mezzanine Borrower gives written notice to KeyBank no more than 60 and not less than 30 days before the prepayment date indicated in the written notice, and (3) the prepayment is accompanied by a prepayment premium payment calculated in accordance with the Mezzanine Note.

Mezzanine Borrower’s obligations under the Mezzanine Loan are secured by (1) a Pledge and Security Agreement by Mezzanine Borrower for the benefit of KeyBank, pursuant to which Mezzanine Borrower pledged, granted and assigned to KeyBank a first priority and continuing lien on, and first priority security interest in, all of Mezzanine Borrower’s right, title, ownership, and other interests in and to 100% of the membership interests of TNP SRT Portfolio II, and (2) a Subordination of Management Agreement by Mezzanine Borrower and TNP SRT Portfolio II in favor of KeyBank with respect to the property management agreement for each refinanced property.

The Company has agreed to absolutely and unconditionally guarantee the full payment and performance of all payments due under the Mezzanine Note and any other obligations or indebtedness arising under the Mezzanine Loan Documents.

Pursuant to an Environmental Indemnity Agreement, the Company and the Mezzanine Borrower have collectively agreed, at their sole cost and expense, to defend, indemnify and hold KeyBank and certain of its affiliates harmless from certain environmental liabilities relating to the refinanced properties (such liabilities are described in detail above with respect to the Environmental Indemnity).

The material terms of the agreements described herein relating to the Mezzanine Loan are qualified in their entirety by the agreements attached as Exhibits 10.16 through 10.21 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit

  

Description

10.1    Loan Agreement, dated as of June 13, 2012, by and between TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC and KeyBank National Association
10.2    Promissory Note, dated as of June 13, 2012, by TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC in favor of KeyBank National Association
10.3    Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing, dated as of June 13, 2012, by TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC in favor of KeyBank National Association


10.4    Deed of Trust, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing, dated as of June 13, 2012, by TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC in favor of KeyBank National Association
10.5    Deed of Trust, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing, dated as of June 13, 2012, by TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC in favor of KeyBank National Association
10.6    Deed of Trust, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing, dated as of June 13, 2012, by TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC in favor of KeyBank National Association
10.7    Deed of Trust, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing, dated as of June 13, 2012, by TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC in favor of KeyBank National Association
10.8    Assignment of Leases and Rents, dated as of June 13, 2012, by TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC in favor of KeyBank National Association
10.9    Assignment of Leases and Rents, dated as of June 13, 2012, by TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC in favor of KeyBank National Association
10.10    Assignment of Leases and Rents, dated as of June 13, 2012, by TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC in favor of KeyBank National Association
10.11    Assignment of Leases and Rents, dated as of June 13, 2012, by TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC in favor of KeyBank National Association
10.12    Assignment of Leases and Rents, dated as of June 13, 2012, by TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC in favor of KeyBank National Association
10.13    Assignment of Management Agreement and Subordination of Management Fees, dated as of June 13, 2012, by and among TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC, TNP Property Manager, LLC and KeyBank National Association
10.14    Guaranty Agreement, dated as of June 13, 2012, by TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc. in favor of KeyBank National Association
10.15    Environmental Indemnity Agreement, dated as of June 13, 2012, by TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC and TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc. in favor of KeyBank National Association
10.16    Mezzanine Loan Agreement, dated as of June 13, 2012, by and between TNP SRT Portfolio II Holdings, LLC and KeyBank National Association
10.17    Promissory Note, dated as of June 13, 2012, by TNP SRT Portfolio II Holdings, LLC in favor of KeyBank National Association
10.18    Pledge and Security Agreement, dated as of June 13, 2012, TNP SRT Portfolio II Holdings, LLC in favor of KeyBank National Association
10.19    Subordination of Management Agreement, dated as of June 13, 2012, by and among TNP SRT Portfolio II Holdings, LLC, TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC, TNP Property Manager, LLC and KeyBank National Association
10.20    Guaranty Agreement, dated as of June 13, 2012, by TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc. in favor of KeyBank National Association
10.21    Environmental Indemnity Agreement, dated as of June 13, 2012, by TNP SRT Portfolio II Holdings, LLC and TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc. in favor of KeyBank National Association


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  TNP STRATEGIC RETAIL TRUST, INC.
Date: June 19, 2012   By:  

/s/ James Wolford

    James Wolford
    Chief Financial Officer


EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit

  

Description

10.1    Loan Agreement, dated as of June 13, 2012, by and between TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC and KeyBank National Association
10.2    Promissory Note, dated as of June 13, 2012, by TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC in favor of KeyBank National Association
10.3    Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing, dated as of June 13, 2012, by TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC in favor of KeyBank National Association
10.4    Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing, dated as of June 13, 2012, by TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC in favor of KeyBank National Association
10.5    Deed of Trust, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing, dated as of June 13, 2012, by TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC in favor of KeyBank National Association
10.6    Deed of Trust, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing, dated as of June 13, 2012, by TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC in favor of KeyBank National Association
10.7    Deed of Trust, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing, dated as of June 13, 2012, by TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC in favor of KeyBank National Association
10.8    Assignment of Leases and Rents, dated as of June 13, 2012, by TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC in favor of KeyBank National Association
10.9    Assignment of Leases and Rents, dated as of June 13, 2012, by TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC in favor of KeyBank National Association
10.10    Assignment of Leases and Rents, dated as of June 13, 2012, by TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC in favor of KeyBank National Association
10.11    Assignment of Leases and Rents, dated as of June 13, 2012, by TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC in favor of KeyBank National Association
10.12    Assignment of Leases and Rents, dated as of June 13, 2012, by TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC in favor of KeyBank National Association
10.13    Assignment of Management Agreement and Subordination of Management Fees, dated as of June 13, 2012, by and among TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC, TNP Property Manager, LLC and KeyBank National Association
10.14    Guaranty Agreement, dated as of June 13, 2012, by TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc. in favor of KeyBank National Association
10.15    Environmental Indemnity Agreement, dated as of June 13, 2012, by TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC and TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc. in favor of KeyBank National Association
10.16    Mezzanine Loan Agreement, dated as of June 13, 2012, by and between TNP SRT Portfolio II Holdings, LLC and KeyBank National Association
10.17    Promissory Note, dated as of June 13, 2012, by TNP SRT Portfolio II Holdings, LLC in favor of KeyBank National Association


10.18    Pledge and Security Agreement, dated as of June 13, 2012, TNP SRT Portfolio II Holdings, LLC in favor of KeyBank National Association
10.19    Subordination of Management Agreement, dated as of June 13, 2012, by and among TNP SRT Portfolio II Holdings, LLC, TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC, TNP Property Manager, LLC and KeyBank National Association
10.20    Guaranty Agreement, dated as of June 13, 2012, by TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc. in favor of KeyBank National Association
10.21    Environmental Indemnity Agreement, dated as of June 13, 2012, by TNP SRT Portfolio II Holdings, LLC and TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc. in favor of KeyBank National Association
EX-10.1 2 d368735dex101.htm LOAN AGREEMENT Loan Agreement

Exhibit 10.1

LOAN AGREEMENT

Dated as of June 13, 2012

Between

TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC,

as Borrower

and

KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,

as Lender

Loan No. 10061253


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

         Page  

ARTICLE I - DEFINITIONS; PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION

     1   

Section 1.1

  Definitions      1   

Section 1.2

  Principles of Construction      27   

ARTICLE II - GENERAL TERMS

     28   

Section 2.1

  Loan Commitment; Disbursement to Borrower      28   

2.1.1

  Agreement to Lend and Borrow      28   

2.1.2

  Single Disbursement to Borrower      28   

2.1.3

  The Note, Mortgage and Loan Documents      28   

2.1.4

  Use of Proceeds      28   

Section 2.2

  Interest Rate      29   

2.2.1

  Interest Rate      29   

2.2.2

  Interest Calculation      29   

2.2.3

  Default Rate      29   

2.2.4

  Usury Savings      29   

Section 2.3

  Loan Payment      30   

Section 2.4

  Prepayments      30   

Section 2.5

  [Intentionally Deleted]      30   

Section 2.6

  Release of Property      30   

2.6.1

  Release of Property      30   

2.6.2

  Partial Release      30   

Section 2.7

  Lockbox Account/Cash Management      32   

2.7.1

  Lockbox Account      32   

2.7.2

  Cash Management Account      33   

2.7.3

  Payments Received under the Cash Management Agreement      33   

ARTICLE III - CONDITIONS PRECEDENT

     34   

Section 3.1

  Conditions Precedent to Closing      34   

ARTICLE IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

     34   

Section 4.1

  Borrower Representations      34   

4.1.1

  Organization      34   

4.1.2

  Proceedings      34   

4.1.3

  No Conflicts      34   

4.1.4

  Litigation      35   

4.1.5

  Agreements      35   

4.1.6

  Title      35   

4.1.7

  Solvency      36   

4.1.8

  Full and Accurate Disclosure      36   

4.1.9

  No Plan Assets      36   

4.1.10

  Compliance      37   

4.1.11

  Financial Information      37   

4.1.12

  Condemnation      37   

4.1.13

  Federal Reserve Regulations      37   


4.1.14

 

Utilities and Public Access

     38   

4.1.15

 

Not a Foreign Person

     38   

4.1.16

 

Separate Lots

     38   

4.1.17

 

Assessments

     38   

4.1.18

 

Enforceability

     38   

4.1.19

 

No Prior Assignment

     38   

4.1.20

 

Insurance

     38   

4.1.21

 

Use of Property

     38   

4.1.22

 

Certificate of Occupancy; Licenses

     39   

4.1.23

 

Flood Zone

     39   

4.1.24

 

Physical Condition

     39   

4.1.25

 

Boundaries

     39   

4.1.26

 

Leases

     39   

4.1.27

 

Survey

     40   

4.1.28

 

Inventory

     40   

4.1.29

 

Filing and Recording Taxes

     40   

4.1.30

 

Special Purpose Entity/Separateness

     40   

4.1.31

 

Management Agreement

     41   

4.1.32

 

Illegal Activity

     41   

4.1.33

 

No Change in Facts or Circumstances; Disclosure

     41   

4.1.34

 

Investment Company Act

     41   

4.1.35

 

Embargoed Person

     41   

4.1.36

 

Principal Place of Business; State of Organization

     42   

4.1.37

 

Environmental Representations and Warranties

     42   

4.1.38

 

Cash Management Account

     42   

Section 4.2

 

Survival of Representations

     43   

ARTICLE V - BORROWER COVENANTS

     43   

Section 5.1

 

Affirmative Covenants

     43   

5.1.1

 

Existence; Compliance with Legal Requirements

     43   

5.1.2

 

Taxes and Other Charges

     44   

5.1.3

 

Litigation

     45   

5.1.4

 

Access to Property

     45   

5.1.5

 

Notice of Default

     45   

5.1.6

 

Cooperate in Legal Proceedings

     45   

5.1.7

 

Perform Loan Documents

     46   

5.1.8

 

Award and Insurance Benefits

     46   

5.1.9

 

Further Assurances

     46   

5.1.10

 

Principal Place of Business, State of Organization

     46   

5.1.11

 

Financial Reporting

     47   

5.1.12

 

Business and Operations

     49   

5.1.13

 

Title to the Property

     50   

5.1.14

 

Costs of Enforcement

     50   

5.1.15

 

Estoppel Statement

     50   

5.1.16

 

Loan Proceeds

     51   

5.1.17

 

Performance by Borrower

     51   

5.1.18

 

Confirmation of Representations

     51   

 

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5.1.19

 

Environmental Covenants

     51   

5.1.20

 

Leasing Matters

     54   

5.1.21

 

Alterations

     54   

5.1.22

 

Operation of Property

     55   

5.1.23

 

Embargoed Person

     55   

Section 5.2

 

Negative Covenants

     56   

5.2.1

 

Operation of Property

     56   

5.2.2

 

Liens

     56   

5.2.3

 

Dissolution

     56   

5.2.4

 

Change In Business

     57   

5.2.5

 

Debt Cancellation

     57   

5.2.6

 

Zoning

     57   

5.2.7

 

No Joint Assessment

     57   

5.2.8

 

Intentionally Omitted

     57   

5.2.9

 

ERISA

     57   

5.2.10

 

Transfers

     58   

ARTICLE VI - INSURANCE; CASUALTY; CONDEMNATION

     62   

Section 6.1

 

Insurance

     62   

Section 6.2

 

Casualty

     65   

Section 6.3

 

Condemnation

     66   

Section 6.4

 

Restoration

     67   

ARTICLE VII - RESERVE FUNDS

     71   

Section 7.1

 

Required Repairs

     71   

7.1.1

 

Deposits

     71   

7.1.2

 

Release of Required Repair Funds

     71   

Section 7.2

 

Tax and Insurance Escrow Fund

     72   

Section 7.3

 

Replacements and Replacement Reserve

     73   

7.3.1

 

Replacement Reserve Fund

     73   

7.3.2

 

Disbursements from Replacement Reserve Account

     73   

7.3.3

 

Performance of Replacements

     74   

7.3.4

 

Failure to Make Replacements

     77   

7.3.5

 

Balance in the Replacement Reserve Account

     77   

Section 7.4

 

Rollover Reserve

     77   

7.4.1

 

Deposits to Rollover Reserve Fund

     77   

7.4.2

 

Withdrawal of Rollover Reserve Funds

     77   

Section 7.5

 

Excess Cash Flow Reserve Fund

     78   

7.5.1

 

Deposits to Excess Cash Flow Reserve Fund

     78   

7.5.2

 

Release of Excess Cash Flow Reserve Funds

     78   

Section 7.6

 

Reserve Funds, Generally

     78   

ARTICLE VIII - DEFAULTS

     79   

Section 8.1

 

Event of Default

     79   

Section 8.2

 

Remedies

     81   

Section 8.3

 

Remedies Cumulative; Waivers

     83   

ARTICLE IX - SPECIAL PROVISIONS

     83   

Section 9.1

 

Securitization

     83   

 

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9.1.1

 

Sale of Notes and Securitization

     83   

9.1.2

 

Securitization Costs

     85   

Section 9.2

 

Right To Release Information

     85   

Section 9.3

 

Exculpation

     85   

Section 9.4

 

Matters Concerning Manager

     88   

Section 9.5

 

Servicer

     88   
ARTICLE X - MISCELLANEOUS      89   

Section 10.1

 

Survival

     89   

Section 10.2

 

Lender’s Discretion

     89   

Section 10.3

 

Governing Law

     89   

Section 10.4

 

Modification, Waiver in Writing

     91   

Section 10.5

 

Delay Not a Waiver

     91   

Section 10.6

 

Notices

     91   

Section 10.7

 

Trial by Jury

     92   

Section 10.8

 

Headings

     92   

Section 10.9

 

Severability

     92   

Section 10.10

 

Preferences

     93   

Section 10.11

 

Waiver of Notice

     93   

Section 10.12

 

Remedies of Borrower

     93   

Section 10.13

 

Expenses; Indemnity

     93   

Section 10.14

 

Schedules Incorporated

     95   

Section 10.15

 

Offsets, Counterclaims and Defenses

     95   

Section 10.16

 

No Joint Venture or Partnership; No Third Party Beneficiaries

     95   

Section 10.17

 

Publicity

     95   

Section 10.18

 

Waiver of Marshalling of Assets

     95   

Section 10.19

 

Waiver of Counterclaim

     96   

Section 10.20

 

Conflict; Construction of Documents; Reliance

     96   

Section 10.21

 

Brokers and Financial Advisors

     96   

Section 10.22

 

Prior Agreements

     96   

Section 10.23

 

Joint and Several Liability

     96   

Section 10.24

 

Certain Additional Rights of Lender (VCOC)

     97   

Section 10.25

 

OFAC

     97   

Section 10.26

 

Duplicate Originals; Counterparts

     98   
ARTICLE XI – LOCAL LAW PROVISIONS      98   

Section 11.1

 

Inconsistencies

     98   
ARTICLE XII – ADDITIONAL OR SPECIAL PROVISIONS      98   

Section 12.1

 

Inconsistencies

     98   

12.1.1.

 

Cross-Default; Cross-Collateralization

     98   

12.1.2

 

Recording Taxes

     99   

12.1.3

 

Special Purpose Entity

     99   

12.1.4

 

Principal Place of Business, State or Organization

     100   

12.1.5

 

Financial Reporting

     100   

12.1.6

 

Leasing Matters

     100   

12.1.7

 

Alterations

     100   

12.1.8

 

Transfers

     100   

 

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12.1.9

 

Restoration

     101   

12.1.10

 

Required Repairs

     101   

12.1.11

 

Performance of Replacements

     101   

12.1.12

 

Failure to Make Replacements

     101   

12.1.13

 

Event of Default

     101   

12.1.14

 

Sale of Notes and Securitization

     101   

12.1.15

 

Right to Release Information

     101   

12.1.16

 

Exculpation

     101   

12.1.17

 

Publicity

     102   

12.1.18

 

Bi-Lo/Kroger Rollover Reserve

     102   

12.1.19

 

Insurance

     103   

12.1.20

 

Mezzanine Loan Reserve Account

     103   

12.1.21

 

Easement Relocation Reserve

     103   

 

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SCHEDULES

 

Schedule I       Rent Roll
Schedule II       Required Repairs - Deadlines for Completion
Schedule III       Organizational Chart of Borrower
Schedule IV       Allocated Loan Amounts

 

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LOAN AGREEMENT

THIS LOAN AGREEMENT, dated as of June 13, 2012 (as amended, restated, replaced, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, this “Agreement”), between KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association, having an address at 11501 Outlook, Suite 300, Overland Park, Kansas 66211 (“Lender”) and TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, having its principal place of business at 1900 Main Street, Suite 700, Irvine, California 92614 (“Borrower”).

W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, Borrower desires to obtain the Loan (as hereinafter defined) from Lender; and

WHEREAS, Lender is willing to make the Loan to Borrower, subject to and in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents (as hereinafter defined).

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the making of the Loan by Lender and the covenants, agreements, representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement, the parties hereto hereby covenant, agree, represent and warrant as follows:

ARTICLE I - DEFINITIONS; PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION.

Section 1.1 Definitions. For all purposes of this Agreement, except as otherwise expressly required or unless the context clearly indicates a contrary intent:

Accrual Period” means the period commencing on and including the first (1st) day of each calendar month during the term of the Loan and ending on and including the final calendar date of such calendar month; however, the initial Accrual Period shall commence on and include the Closing Date and shall end on and include the final calendar date of the calendar month in which the Closing Date occurs.

Action” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.3 hereof.

Additional Insolvency Opinion” means any subsequent Insolvency Opinion.

Additional Permitted Transfer” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.2.10(f) hereof.

Affiliate” means, as to any Person, any other Person that, directly or indirectly, is in Control of, is Controlled by or is under common Control with such Person or is a director or officer of such Person or of an Affiliate of such Person.

Affiliated Manager” means any Manager in which Borrower or Guarantor has, directly or indirectly, any legal, beneficial or economic interest.


Agent” means KeyBank National Association, or any successor Eligible Institution acting as Agent under the Cash Management Agreement.

Allocated Loan Amount” shall mean the portion of the principal amount of the Loan allocated to any applicable Individual Property as set forth on Schedule IV hereof, as such amounts may be adjusted from time to time as hereinafter set forth. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything herein to the contrary, in the event of a Casualty or Condemnation whereby Net Proceeds (or any portion thereof) are to be applied to the principal amount of the Debt pursuant to the terms of Article VI hereof (such Net Proceeds, the “Applied Net Proceeds”), (a) then such Applied Net Proceeds shall be applied (1) first, to reduce the Allocated Loan Amount of the Individual Property affected by such Casualty or Condemnation and (2) second, pro rata to reduce the Allocated Loan Amounts of each of the other Individual Properties and (b) notwithstanding the terms of the foregoing clause (a), with respect to a Condemnation or Casualty affecting one hundred percent (100%) of an Individual Property, the Allocated Loan Amount for such Individual Property shall, at Lender’s sole discretion, be reduced to zero (such Allocated Loan Amount prior to reduction being referred to as the “Withdrawn Allocated Amount”) and each other Allocated Loan Amount shall, if the Withdrawn Allocated Amount exceeds the Applied Net Proceeds realized with respect to such Individual Property (such excess being referred to as the “Proceeds Deficiency”), be increased by an amount equal to the product of (1) the Proceeds Deficiency and (2) a fraction, the numerator of which is the applicable Allocated Loan Amount (prior to the adjustment in question) and the denominator of which is the aggregate of all of the Allocated Loan Amounts (prior to the adjustment in question) other than the Withdrawn Allocated Amount.

Annual Budget” means an operating budget, including all planned Capital Expenditures, for the each Individual Property prepared by Borrower in accordance with Section 5.1.11(g) hereof for the applicable Fiscal Year or other period.

Approved Annual Budget” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.1.11(g) hereof.

Assignment of Management Agreement” means individually or collectively (as the context requires), each Assignment of Management Agreement and Subordination of Management Fees, dated as of the date hereof, among Lender, Borrower and Manager, as the same may be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

Availability Threshold” means the greater of $30,000.00 or 1% of the initial principal balance of the Loan.

Award” means any compensation paid by any Governmental Authority in connection with a Condemnation.

Bankruptcy Action” means with respect to any Person (a) such Person filing a voluntary petition under the Bankruptcy Code or any other Federal or state bankruptcy or insolvency law; (b) the filing of an involuntary petition against such Person under the Bankruptcy Code or any other Federal or state bankruptcy or insolvency law; (c) such Person filing an answer consenting to or otherwise acquiescing in or joining in any involuntary petition

 

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filed against it, by any other Person under the Bankruptcy Code or any other Federal or state bankruptcy or insolvency law; (d) such Person consenting to or acquiescing in or joining in an application for the appointment of a custodian, receiver, trustee, or examiner for such Person or any portion of the Property; (e) such Person making an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or admitting, in writing or in any legal proceeding, its insolvency or inability to pay its debts as they become due.

Bankruptcy Code” means Title 11 of the United States Code, 11 U.S.C. §101, et seq., as the same may be amended from time to time, and any successor statute or statutes and all rules and regulations from time to time promulgated thereunder, and any comparable foreign laws relating to bankruptcy, insolvency or creditors’ rights or any other Federal or state bankruptcy or insolvency law.

Bi-Lo” has the meaning specified in Section 12.1.16(a) hereof.

Bi-Lo Lease” has the meaning specified in Section 12.1.16(a) hereof.

Bi-Lo/Kroger Rollover Reserve Account” has the meaning specified in Section 12.1.16(a) hereof.

Bi-Lo/Kroger Rollover Reserve Fund” has the meaning specified in Section 12.1.16(a) hereof.

Bi-Lo Space” has the meaning specified in Section 12.1.16(a) hereof.

Borrower” has the meaning set forth in the introductory paragraph hereto, together with its successors and permitted assigns.

Business Day” means a day upon which commercial banks are not authorized or required by law to close in the city designated from time to time as the place for receipt of payments.

Capital Expenditures” means, for any period, the amount expended for items capitalized under GAAP (including expenditures for building improvements or major repairs, leasing commissions and tenant improvements).

Cash Management Account” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.7.2 hereof.

Cash Management Agreement” means that certain Cash Management Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and among Borrower, Lender and Agent, as the same may be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

Cash Sweep Event” means the occurrence of: (a) an Event of Default; (b) any Bankruptcy Action of Borrower or Manager; or (c) a DSCR Trigger Event.

Cash Sweep Event Cure” means (a) if the Cash Sweep Event is caused solely by the occurrence of a DSCR Trigger Event, the achievement of a Debt Service Coverage Ratio of 1.25 to 1.00 or greater for two (2) consecutive quarters based upon the trailing six (6) month period

 

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immediately preceding the date of determination, (b) if the Cash Sweep Event is caused by an Event of Default, the acceptance by Lender of a cure of such Event of Default (which cure Lender is not obligated to accept and may reject or accept in its discretion), or (c) if the Cash Sweep Event is caused by a Bankruptcy Action of Manager, if Borrower replaces the Manager with a Qualified Manager under a Replacement Management Agreement within sixty (60) days of the occurrence of the Bankruptcy Action of Manager; provided, however, that, such Cash Sweep Event Cure set forth in this definition shall be subject to the following conditions, (i) no Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing under this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents, (ii) a Cash Sweep Event Cure may occur no more than a total of two (2) times in the aggregate during the term of the Loan, and (iii) Borrower shall have paid all of Lender’s reasonable expenses incurred in connection with such Cash Sweep Event Cure including, reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses.

Cash Sweep Period” means each period commencing on the occurrence of a Cash Sweep Event and continuing until the earlier of (a) the Payment Date next occurring following the related Cash Sweep Event Cure, or (b) until payment in full of all principal and interest on the Loan and all other amounts payable under the Loan Documents.

Casualty” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.2 hereof.

Casualty Consultant” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.4(b)(iii) hereof.

Casualty Retainage” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.4(b)(iv) hereof.

Closing Date” means the date of the funding of the Loan.

Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, as it may be further amended from time to time, and any successor statutes thereto, and applicable U.S. Department of Treasury regulations issued pursuant thereto in temporary or final form.

Condemnation” means a temporary or permanent taking by any Governmental Authority as the result or in lieu or in anticipation of the exercise of the right of condemnation or eminent domain, of all or any part of the Property, or any interest therein or right accruing thereto, including any right of access thereto or any change of grade affecting the Property or any part thereof.

Condemnation Proceeds” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.4(b) hereof.

Control” means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of management, policies or activities of a Person, whether through ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise. “Controlled” and “Controlling” have correlative meanings.

Current Owner” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.2.10(f) hereof.

Debt” means the outstanding principal amount of the Loan set forth in, and evidenced by, this Agreement and the Note together with all interest accrued and unpaid thereon and all other sums (including any Yield Maintenance Premium (as defined in the Note)) due to Lender in respect of the Loan under the Note, this Agreement, the Security Instrument or any other Loan Document.

 

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Debt Service” means, with respect to any particular period of time, the scheduled principal and interest payments due under this Agreement and the Note.

Debt Service Coverage Ratio” means a ratio for the applicable period in which:

(a) the numerator is the Net Operating Income (excluding interest on credit accounts and using annualized operating expenses for any recurring expenses not paid monthly (e.g., Taxes and Insurance Premiums)) for such period as set forth in the statements required hereunder, without deduction for (i) actual management fees incurred in connection with the operation of the Property, or (ii) amounts paid to the Reserve Funds, less (A) management fees equal to the greater of (1) assumed management fees of 5% of Gross Income from Operations and (2) the actual management fees incurred, and (B) annual Replacement Reserve Fund contributions equal to $87,072.00, (C) annual Rollover Reserve Fund contributions equal to $212,400.00, and (D) annual Bi-Lo/Kroger Reserve Fund contributions equal to $122,052.00; and

(b) the denominator is the aggregate amount of Debt Service and the principal and interest that would be due and payable under the Mezzanine Loan for such period.

Default” means the occurrence of any event hereunder or under any other Loan Document which, but for the giving of notice or passage of time, or both, would be an Event of Default.

Default Rate” means, with respect to the Loan, a rate per annum equal to the lesser of (a) the Maximum Legal Rate or (b) five percent (5%) above the Interest Rate.

Disclosure Documents” means, collectively and as applicable, any offering circular, prospectus, prospectus supplement, private placement memorandum or other offering document, in each case, in connection with a Securitization.

Division” shall mean an administrative or operating unit of a Person as opposed to a separate entity wholly or partially owned by such Person.

DSCR Trigger Event” means, that as of the date of determination, the Debt Service Coverage Ratio based on the trailing six (6) month period immediately preceding the date of such determination is less than 1.20 to 1.00.

Easement Relocation Reserve Account” has the meaning specified in Section 12.1.21(a) hereof.

Easement Relocation Reserve Fund” has the meaning specified in Section 12.1.21(a) hereof.

Eligible Account” means a separate and identifiable account from all other funds held by the holding institution that is either (a) an account or accounts maintained with a federal or

 

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state-chartered depository institution or trust company which complies with the definition of Eligible Institution or (b) a segregated trust account or accounts maintained with a federal or state chartered depository institution or trust company acting in its fiduciary capacity which, in the case of a state chartered depository institution or trust company, is subject to regulations substantially similar to 12 C.F.R. §9.10(b), having in either case a combined capital and surplus of at least $50,000,000.00 and subject to supervision or examination by federal and state authority. An Eligible Account will not be evidenced by a certificate of deposit, passbook or other instrument.

Eligible Institution” means KeyBank National Association or a depository institution or trust company insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the short term unsecured debt obligations or commercial paper of which are rated at least “A-1+” by S&P, “P-1” by Moody’s and “F-1+” by Fitch in the case of accounts in which funds are held for thirty (30) days or less (or, in the case of accounts in which funds are held for more than thirty (30) days, the long-term unsecured debt obligations of which are rated at least “AA-” by Fitch and S&P and “Aa3” by Moody’s).

Embargoed Person” means any person, entity or government subject to trade restrictions under U.S. law, including The USA PATRIOT Act (including the anti terrorism provisions thereof), the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. §§ 1701, et seq., The Trading with the Enemy Act, 50 U.S.C. App. 1 et seq., and any Executive Orders or regulations promulgated thereunder including those related to Specially Designated Nationals and Specially Designated Global Terrorists, with the result that the investment in Borrower or Guarantor, as applicable (whether directly or indirectly), is prohibited by law or the Loan made by the Lender is in violation of law.

Environmental Indemnity” means that certain Environmental Indemnity Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, executed by Borrower and Guarantor in connection with the Loan for the benefit of Lender, as the same may be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

Environmental Law” means any present and future federal, state and local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations and the like, as well as common law, relating to protection of human health or the environment, relating to Hazardous Substances, relating to liability for or costs of Remediation or prevention of Releases of Hazardous Substances or relating to liability for or costs of other actual or threatened danger to human health or the environment. Environmental Law includes the following statutes, as amended, any successor thereto, and any regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, and any state or local statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations and the like addressing similar issues: the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act; the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act; the Hazardous Substances Transportation Act; the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (including Subtitle I relating to underground storage tanks); the Solid Waste Disposal Act; the Clean Water Act; the Clean Air Act; the Toxic Substances Control Act; the Safe Drinking Water Act; the Occupational Safety and Health Act; the Federal Water Pollution Control Act; the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act; the Endangered Species Act; the National Environmental Policy Act; and the River and Harbors Appropriation Act. Environmental Law also includes any present and future federal, state and local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules,

 

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regulations and the like, as well as common law: conditioning transfer of property upon a negative declaration or other approval of a governmental authority of the environmental condition of the Property; requiring notification or disclosure of Releases of Hazardous Substances or other environmental condition of the Property to any governmental authority or other Person, whether or not in connection with transfer of title to or interest in property; imposing conditions or requirements in connection with permits or other authorization for lawful activity; relating to nuisance, trespass or other causes of action related to the Property; or relating to wrongful death, personal injury, or property or other damage in connection with any physical condition or use of the Property.

Environmental Liens” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.1.19 hereof.

Environmental Report” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.1.37 hereof.

ERISA” means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended from time to time, and the regulations promulgated and the rulings issued thereunder.

Event of Default” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.1(a) hereof.

Excess Cash Flow” has the meaning set forth in the Cash Management Agreement.

Excess Cash Flow Reserve Account” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.5 hereof.

Excess Cash Flow Reserve Fund” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.5 hereof.

Extraordinary Expense” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.1.11(h) hereof.

Fiscal Year” means each twelve (12) month period commencing on January 1 and ending on December 31 during each year of the term of the Loan.

Fitch” means Fitch, Inc.

Foreclosure Sale” has the meaning set forth in Section 9(f) of the Note.

GAAP” means generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America as of the date of the applicable financial report.

Governing State” has the meaning set forth is Section 10.3 hereof.

Governmental Authority” means any court, board, agency, commission, office or other authority of any nature whatsoever for any governmental unit (foreign, federal, state, county, district, municipal, city or otherwise) whether now or hereafter in existence.

Gross Income from Operations” means, during any period, all sustainable income as reported on the financial statements delivered by Borrower in accordance with this Agreement, computed in accordance with GAAP, derived from the ownership and operation of the Property from whatever source during such period, including (i) Rents from Tenants that are in occupancy, open for business and paying full contractual rent without right of offset or credit, (ii)

 

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utility charges, (iii) escalations, (iv) forfeited security deposits, (v) interest on credit accounts, (vi) service fees or charges, (vii) license fees, (viii) parking fees, (ix) rent concessions or credits, (x) income from vending machines, (xi) business interruption or other loss of income or rental insurance proceeds, (xii) other required pass-throughs and (xiii) interest on Reserve Funds, if any, but excluding (i) Rents from month-to-month Tenants, Tenants during a free-rent period, or Tenants that are included in any Bankruptcy Action, (ii) sales, use and occupancy or other taxes on receipts required to be accounted for by Borrower to any Governmental Authority, (iii) refunds and uncollectible accounts, (iv) sales of furniture, fixtures and equipment, (v) Insurance Proceeds (other than business interruption or other loss of income or rental insurance), (vi) Awards, (vii) unforfeited security deposits, (viii) utility and other similar deposits and (ix) any disbursements to Borrower from the Reserve Funds, if any. Gross income shall not be diminished as a result of the Security Instrument or the creation of any intervening estate or interest in the Property or any part thereof.

Guarantor” means TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation.

Guaranty” means that certain Guaranty Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, executed and delivered by Guarantor in connection with the Loan to and for the benefit of Lender, as the same may be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

Hazardous Substances” means any and all substances (whether solid, liquid or gas) defined, listed, or otherwise classified as pollutants, hazardous wastes, hazardous substances, hazardous materials, extremely hazardous wastes, or words of similar meaning or regulatory effect under any present or future Environmental Laws or that may have a negative impact on human health or the environment, including petroleum and petroleum products, asbestos and asbestos-containing materials, polychlorinated biphenyls, lead, radon, radioactive materials, flammables, explosives, mold, mycotoxins, microbial matter and airborne pathogens (naturally occurring or otherwise), but excluding substances of kinds and in amounts ordinarily and customarily used or stored in similar properties for the purpose of cleaning or other maintenance or operations and otherwise in compliance with all Environmental Laws.

Immediate Family Member” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.2.10(f).

Improvements” means, individually or collectively (as the context requires), the “Improvements” as defined in each applicable Security Instrument.

Indebtedness” of a Person, at a particular date, means the sum (without duplication) at such date of (a) all indebtedness or liability of such Person (including amounts for borrowed money and indebtedness in the form of mezzanine debt or preferred equity); (b) obligations evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes, or other similar instruments; (c) obligations for the deferred purchase price of property or services (including trade obligations); (d) obligations under letters of credit; (e) obligations under acceptance facilities; (f) all guaranties, endorsements (other than for collection or deposit in the ordinary course of business) and other contingent obligations to purchase, to provide funds for payment, to supply funds, to invest in any Person or entity, or otherwise to assure a creditor against loss; and (g) obligations secured by any Liens, whether or not the obligations have been assumed (other than the Permitted Encumbrances).

 

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Indemnified Liabilities” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.13(b) hereof.

Indemnified Parties” means Lender and, its designee, (whether or not it is the Lender), any Affiliate of Lender that has filed any registration statement relating to the Securitization or has acted as the sponsor or depositor in connection with the Securitization, any Affiliate of Lender that acts as an underwriter, placement agent or initial purchaser of Securities issued in the Securitization, any other co underwriters, co placement agents or co initial purchasers of Securities issued in the Securitization, and each of their respective officers, directors, partners, employees, representatives, agents and Affiliates and each Person or entity who Controls any such Person within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act of 1933 as amended or Section 20 of the Security Exchange Act of 1934 as amended, any Person who is or will have been involved in the origination of the Loan, any Person who is or will have been involved in the servicing of the Loan secured hereby, any Person in whose name the encumbrance created by the Security Instrument is or will have been recorded, any Person who may hold or acquire or will have held a full or partial interest in the Loan secured hereby (including investors or prospective investors in the Securities, as well as custodians, trustees and other fiduciaries who hold or have held a full or partial interest in the Loan secured hereby for the benefit of third parties) as well as the respective directors, officers, shareholders, partners, employees, agents, servants, representatives, contractors, subcontractors, affiliates, subsidiaries, participants, successors and assigns of any and all of the foregoing (including any other Person who holds or acquires or will have held a participation or other full or partial interest in the Loan, whether during the term of the Loan or as a part of or following a foreclosure of the Loan and including any successors by merger, consolidation or acquisition of all or a substantial portion of Lender’s assets and business).

Independent Director” means a natural Person who (a) is not at the time of initial appointment, or at any time while serving in such capacity, and is not, and has never been, and shall not while serving as Independent Director be: (i) a stockholder, director (with the exception of serving as the Independent Director of Borrower), officer, employee, partner, member (other than a “special member” or “springing member”), manager, attorney or counsel of Borrower, equity owners of Borrower or Guarantor or any Affiliate of Borrower or Guarantor; (ii) a customer, supplier or other person who derives any of its purchases or revenues from its activities with Borrower or Guarantor, equity owners of Borrower or Guarantor or any Affiliate of Borrower or Guarantor; (iii) a Person Controlling or under common Control with any such stockholder, director, officer, employee, partner, member, manager, attorney, counsel, equity owner, customer, supplier or other Person; or (iv) a member of the immediate family of any such stockholder, director, officer, employee, partner, member, manager, attorney, counsel, equity owner, customer, supplier or other Person and (b) has (i) prior experience as an independent director or independent manager for a corporation, a trust or limited liability company whose charter documents required the unanimous consent of all independent directors or independent managers thereof before such corporation, trust or limited liability company could consent to the institution of bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings against it or could file a petition seeking relief under any applicable federal or state law relating to bankruptcy and (ii) at least three years of employment experience with one or more nationally-recognized companies that provides, inter alia, professional independent directors or independent managers in the ordinary course of their respective business to issuers of securitization or structured finance instruments, agreements or securities or lenders originating commercial real estate loans for inclusion in securitization or

 

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structured finance instruments, agreements or securities (a “Professional Independent Director”) and is at all times during his or her service as an Independent Director of Borrower an employee of such a company or companies. A natural Person who satisfies the foregoing definition except for being (or having been) the independent director or independent manager of a “special purpose entity” affiliated with Borrower (provided such affiliate does not or did not own a direct or indirect equity interest in an Borrower) shall not be disqualified from serving as an Independent Director, provided that such natural Person satisfies all other criteria set forth above and that the fees such individual earns from serving as independent director or independent manager of affiliates of Borrower or in any given year constitute in the aggregate less than five percent (5%) of such individual’s annual income for that year. A natural Person who satisfies the foregoing definition other than subparagraph (a)(ii) shall not be disqualified from serving as an Independent Director of Borrower if such individual is a Professional Independent Director and such individual complies with the requirements of the previous sentence.

Individual Property” shall mean each parcel of real property, the Improvements thereon and all personal property owned by Borrower and encumbered by the applicable Security Instrument, together with all rights pertaining to such property and Improvements, as more particularly described in the granting clauses of the applicable Security Instrument and referred to therein as the “Property”; which shall include (a) that certain property commonly known as Florissant Marketplace located at 8200 and 8182 N. Lindbergh Boulevard, Florissant, Missouri; (b) that certain property commonly known as Bi-Lo Grocery Store located at 1436 J A Cochran Bypass, Chester, South Carolina; (c) that certain property commonly known as Ensenada Square located at 301 South Bowen Road, Arlington, Texas; (d) that certain property commonly known as Morningside Marketplace located at 14574 Baseline Avenue, Fontana, California; and (e) that certain property commonly known as Shops at Turkey Creek located at 10911 Turkey Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee.

“Initial Interest Payment Per Diem” has the meaning set forth in the Loan Terms Table of the Note.

Insolvency Opinion” means that certain non-consolidation opinion letter dated the date hereof delivered by Kaplan Voekler Cunningham & Frank, PLC, in connection with the Loan.

Institutional Controls” means any legal or physical restrictions or limitations on the use of, or access to, the Property to eliminate or minimize potential exposures to any Hazardous Substance, to prevent activities that could interfere with the effectiveness of any Remediation, or to ensure maintenance of a level of risk to human health or the environment, including physical modifications to the Property such as slurry walls, capping, hydraulic controls for ground water, or point of use water treatment, restrictive covenants, environmental protection easements, or property use limitations.

Insurance Premiums” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.1(b) hereof.

Insurance Proceeds” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.4(b) hereof.

Interest Rate” means a rate of five and one-tenth percent (5.10%).

 

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Kroger” has the meaning specified in Section 12.1.16(a) hereof.

Kroger Lease” has the meaning specified in Section 12.1.16(a) hereof.

Kroger Space” has the meaning specified in Section 12.1.16(a) hereof.

Land” means, individually or collectively (as the context requires), the “Land” as defined in each applicable Security Instrument.

Lease” means any lease, sublease or subsublease, letting, license, concession or other agreement (whether written or oral and whether now or hereafter in effect) pursuant to which any Person is granted a possessory interest in, or right to use or occupy all or any portion of any space in the Property by or on behalf of Borrower, and (a) every modification, amendment or other agreement relating to such lease, sublease, subsublease, or other agreement entered into in connection with such lease, sublease, subsublease, or other agreement and (b) every guarantee of the performance and observance of the covenants, conditions and agreements to be performed and observed by the other party thereto.

Legal Requirements” means, all federal, state, county, municipal and other governmental statutes, laws, rules, orders, regulations, ordinances, judgments, decrees and injunctions of Governmental Authorities affecting the Property or any part thereof, or the construction, use, alteration or operation thereof, or any part thereof, whether now or hereafter enacted and in force, and all permits, licenses and authorizations and regulations relating thereto, and all covenants, agreements, restrictions and encumbrances contained in any instruments, either of record or known to Borrower, at any time in force affecting Borrower, the Property or any part thereof, including any which may (a) require repairs, modifications or alterations in or to the Property or any part thereof, or (b) in any way limit the use and enjoyment thereof.

Lender” has the meaning set forth in the introductory paragraph hereto, together with its successors and assigns.

Lien” means, any mortgage, deed of trust, deed to secure debt, indemnity deed of trust, lien, pledge, hypothecation, assignment, security interest, or any other encumbrance, charge or transfer of, on or affecting Borrower, the Property, any portion thereof or any interest therein, including any conditional sale or other title retention agreement, any financing lease having substantially the same economic effect as any of the foregoing, the filing of any financing statement, and mechanic’s, materialmen’s and other similar liens and encumbrances.

Loan” means the loan in the Original Principal Amount made by Lender to Borrower pursuant to this Agreement.

Loan Documents” means, collectively, this Agreement, the Note, the Security Instrument, the Environmental Indemnity, the Assignment of Management Agreement, the Guaranty, the Lockbox Agreement, the Cash Management Agreement, and all other documents executed and/or delivered in connection with the Loan.

Loan to Value Ratio” shall mean, as of the date of its calculation, the ratio of (i) the sum of the outstanding principal amount of the Loan and the Mezzanine Loan as of the date of

 

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such calculation to (ii) the fair market value of all applicable Individual Properties, as determined, in Lender’s sole discretion, by any commercially reasonable method permitted to a REMIC Trust.

Lockbox Account” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.7.1 hereof.

Lockbox Agreement” means that certain Lockbox - Deposit Account Control Agreement dated the date hereof among Borrower, Lender, and Lockbox Bank, as the same may be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, relating to funds deposited in the Lockbox Account.

Lockbox Bank” means KeyBank National Association, a national banking association.

Management Agreement” means, individually or collectively (as the context may require), each management agreement entered into by and between Borrower and Manager, pursuant to which Manager is to provide management and other services with respect to the Property or any portion thereof, or, if the context requires, a Qualified Manager who is managing the Property in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement pursuant to a Replacement Management Agreement.

Manager” means TNP Property Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, or, if the context requires, any Qualified Manager who is managing the Property or any portion thereof in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement pursuant to a Replacement Management Agreement.

Material Action” means to consolidate or merge Borrower with or into any Person, or sell all or substantially all of the assets of Borrower, or to institute proceedings to have Borrower be adjudicated bankrupt or insolvent, or consent to the institution of bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings against Borrower or file a petition seeking, or consent to, reorganization or relief with respect to Borrower under any applicable federal or state law relating to bankruptcy, or consent to the appointment of a receiver, liquidator, assignee, trustee, sequestrator (or other similar official) of Borrower or a substantial part of its property, or make any assignment for the benefit of creditors of Borrower, or admit in writing Borrower’s inability to pay its debts generally as they become due, or take action in furtherance of any such action, or, to the fullest extent permitted by law, dissolve or liquidate Borrower.

Maturity Date” means July 1, 2019, or such other date on which the final payment of principal of the Note becomes due and payable as therein or herein provided, whether at such stated maturity date, by declaration of acceleration, or otherwise.

Maximum Legal Rate” means the maximum nonusurious interest rate, if any, that at any time or from time to time may be contracted for, taken, reserved, charged or received on the indebtedness evidenced by the Note and as provided for herein or the other Loan Documents, under the laws of such state or states whose laws are held by any court of competent jurisdiction to govern the interest rate provisions of the Loan.

Mezzanine Borrower” means TNP SRT Portfolio II Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.

 

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Mezzanine Event of Default” means an Event of Default under the Mezzanine Loan Documents.

Mezzanine Intercreditor Agreement” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.6.

Mezzanine Lender” means KeyBank National Association, a national banking association, together with its successors and assigns.

Mezzanine Loan” means that certain loan in the amount of $2,000,000.00 made by Mezzanine Lender to Mezzanine Borrower as of the date hereof.

Mezzanine Loan Documents” means the Mezzanine Note, Mezzanine Loan Agreement, Mezzanine Pledge and Security Agreement, and each and every other agreement, instrument or certificate entered into by Mezzanine Borrower and Mezzanine Lender.

Mezzanine Loan Reserve Account” has the meaning set forth in Section 12.1.20.

Mezzanine Loan Reserve Funds” has the meaning set forth in Section 12.1.20.

Mezzanine Monthly Debt Service Payment Amount” means the amount of interest and, if applicable, principal then due and payable under the Mezzanine Loan Documents.

Mezzanine Note” shall mean that certain Promissory Note of even date herewith, in the stated principal amount of $2,000,000.00 executed by Mezzanine Borrower and payable to the order of Mezzanine Lender in evidence of the Mezzanine Loan (as the same may hereafter be amended, supplemented, restated, increased, extended or consolidated from time to time).

Mezzanine Pledge and Security Agreement” means that certain Pledge and Security Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by Mezzanine Borrower in favor of Mezzanine Lender.

Monthly Debt Service Payment Amount” means a constant monthly payment of $141,166.94.

Moody’s” means Moody’s Investors Service, Inc.

Net Cash Flow” means, with respect to the Property for any period, the amount obtained by subtracting Operating Expenses and Capital Expenditures for such period from Gross Income from Operations for such period.

Net Operating Income” means the amount obtained by subtracting Operating Expenses from Gross Income from Operations.

Net Proceeds” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.4(b) hereof.

Net Proceeds Deficiency” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.4(b)(vi) hereof.

Note” means that certain Promissory Note, dated the date hereof, in the principal amount of $26,000,000.00, made by Borrower in favor of Lender, as the same may be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

 

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OFAC” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.25 hereof.

Officer’s Certificate” means a certificate delivered to Lender by Borrower which is signed by an authorized officer of Borrower or the general partner, managing member or sole member of Borrower, as applicable.

Open Prepayment Period” has the meaning set forth in the Loan Terms Table of the Note.

Operating Expenses” means the total of all expenditures, computed in accordance with GAAP, of whatever kind relating to the operation, maintenance and management of the Property that are incurred on a regular monthly or other periodic basis, including, bad debt, utilities, ordinary repairs and maintenance, insurance, license fees, property taxes and assessments, advertising expenses, management fees, payroll and related taxes, computer processing charges, operational equipment or other lease payments as approved by Lender, and other similar costs, but excluding depreciation, Debt Service and all principal and interest payments under the Mezzanine Loan for such period, Capital Expenditures and contributions to the Reserve Funds.

Operating Partnership” means TNP Strategic Retail Trust Operating Partnership, LP.

Original Principal Amount” means $26,000,000.00.

Other Charges” means all ground rents, maintenance charges, impositions other than Taxes, and any other charges, including vault charges and license fees for the use of vaults, chutes and similar areas adjoining the Property or any part thereof, now or hereafter levied or assessed or imposed against the Property or any part thereof.

Other Obligations” has the meaning as set forth in the Security Instrument.

“Outstanding Principal Balance” or “OPB” means the portion of the Original Principal Amount that remains outstanding from time to time.

Partial Release” has the meaning specified in Section 2.6.2 hereof.

Partial Release Condition” means immediately after any proposed release of an Individual Property in connection with a partial prepayment, the Loan To Value Ratio of the Remaining Property shall be no more than 65% and the Debt Service Coverage Ratio for the Remaining Property shall be no less than (a) 1.20 to 1.00 if the Mezzanine Loan remains outstanding or (b) 1.40 to 1.00 if the Mezzanine Loan is not longer outstanding.

Partial Release Notice Date” has the meaning specified in Section 2.6.2(a) hereof.

Payment Date” means the first (1st) day of each calendar month during the term of the Loan.

Permitted Encumbrances” means, with respect to each Individual Property, collectively, (a) the Liens and security interests created by the Loan Documents, (b) all Liens, encumbrances and other matters disclosed in the applicable Title Insurance Policy, (c) Liens, if

 

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any, for Taxes imposed by any Governmental Authority not yet due or delinquent, and (d) such other title and survey exceptions as Lender has approved or may approve in writing in Lender’s discretion, which Permitted Encumbrances, individually or in the aggregate, do not materially interfere with the value, current use or operation of the Property or the security intended to be provided by the Security Instrument or with the current ability of the Property to generate net cash flow sufficient to service the Loan or Borrower’s ability to pay its obligations under the Loan Documents when they become due.

Permitted Investments” means any one or more of the following obligations or securities acquired at a purchase price of not greater than par, including those issued by Servicer, the trustee under any Securitization or any of their respective Affiliates, payable on demand or having a maturity date not later than the Business Day immediately prior to the first Payment Date following the date of acquiring such investment and meeting one of the appropriate standards set forth below:

(i) obligations of, or obligations fully guaranteed as to payment of principal and interest by, the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof provided such obligations are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States of America including obligations of: the U.S. Treasury (all direct or fully guaranteed obligations), the Farmers Home Administration (certificates of beneficial ownership), the General Services Administration (participation certificates), the U.S. Maritime Administration (guaranteed Title XI financing), the Small Business Administration (guaranteed participation certificates and guaranteed pool certificates), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (local authority bonds) and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (guaranteed transit bonds); provided, however, that the investments described in this clause must (A) have a predetermined fixed dollar of principal due at maturity that cannot vary or change, (B) if rated by S&P, must not have an “r” highlighter affixed to their rating, (C) if such investments have a variable rate of interest, such interest rate must be tied to a single interest rate index plus a fixed spread (if any) and must move proportionately with that index, and (D) such investments must not be subject to liquidation prior to their maturity;

(ii) Federal Housing Administration debentures;

(iii) obligations of the following United States government sponsored agencies: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (debt obligations), the Farm Credit System (consolidated systemwide bonds and notes), the Federal Home Loan Banks (consolidated debt obligations), the Federal National Mortgage Association (debt obligations), the Financing Corp. (debt obligations), and the Resolution Funding Corp. (debt obligations); provided, however, that the investments described in this clause must (A) have a predetermined fixed dollar of principal due at maturity that cannot vary or change, (B) if rated by S&P, must not have an “r” highlighter affixed to their rating, (C) if such investments have a variable rate of interest, such interest rate must be tied to a single interest rate index plus a fixed spread (if any) and must move proportionately with that index, and (D) such investments must not be subject to liquidation prior to their maturity;

 

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(iv) federal funds, unsecured certificates of deposit, time deposits, bankers’ acceptances and repurchase agreements with maturities of not more than 365 days of any bank, the short term obligations of which at all times are rated in the highest short term rating category by each Rating Agency (or, if not rated by all Rating Agencies, rated by at least one Rating Agency in the highest short term rating category and otherwise acceptable to each other Rating Agency, as confirmed in writing that such investment would not, in and of itself, result in a downgrade, qualification or withdrawal of the initial, or, if higher, then current ratings assigned to the Securities); provided, however, that the investments described in this clause must (A) have a predetermined fixed dollar of principal due at maturity that cannot vary or change, (B) if rated by S&P, must not have an “r” highlighter affixed to their rating, (C) if such investments have a variable rate of interest, such interest rate must be tied to a single interest rate index plus a fixed spread (if any) and must move proportionately with that index, and (D) such investments must not be subject to liquidation prior to their maturity;

(v) fully Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation-insured demand and time deposits in, or certificates of deposit of, or bankers’ acceptances issued by, any bank or trust company, savings and loan association or savings bank, the short term obligations of which at all times are rated in the highest short term rating category by each Rating Agency (or, if not rated by all Rating Agencies, rated by at least one Rating Agency in the highest short term rating category and otherwise acceptable to each other Rating Agency, as confirmed in writing that such investment would not, in and of itself, result in a downgrade, qualification or withdrawal of the initial, or, if higher, then current ratings assigned to the Securities); provided, however, that the investments described in this clause must (A) have a predetermined fixed dollar of principal due at maturity that cannot vary or change, (B) if rated by S&P, must not have an “r” highlighter affixed to their rating, (C) if such investments have a variable rate of interest, such interest rate must be tied to a single interest rate index plus a fixed spread (if any) and must move proportionately with that index, and (D) such investments must not be subject to liquidation prior to their maturity;

(vi) debt obligations with maturities of not more than 365 days and at all times rated by each Rating Agency (or, if not rated by all Rating Agencies, rated by at least one Rating Agency and otherwise acceptable to each other Rating Agency, as confirmed in writing that such investment would not, in and of itself, result in a downgrade, qualification or withdrawal of the initial, or, if higher, then current ratings assigned to the Securities) in its highest long-term unsecured rating category; provided, however, that the investments described in this clause must (A) have a predetermined fixed dollar of principal due at maturity that cannot vary or change, (B) if rated by S&P, must not have an “r” highlighter affixed to their rating, (C) if such investments have a variable rate of interest, such interest rate must be tied to a single interest rate index plus a fixed spread (if any) and must move proportionately with that index, and (D) such investments must not be subject to liquidation prior to their maturity;

(vii) commercial paper (including both non interest-bearing discount obligations and interest-bearing obligations payable on demand or on a specified date not more than one year after the date of issuance thereof) with maturities of not more than

 

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365 days and that at all times is rated by each Rating Agency (or, if not rated by all Rating Agencies, rated by at least one Rating Agency and otherwise acceptable to each other Rating Agency, as confirmed in writing that such investment would not, in and of itself, result in a downgrade, qualification or withdrawal of the initial, or, if higher, then current ratings assigned to the Securities) in its highest short-term unsecured debt rating; provided, however, that the investments described in this clause must (A) have a predetermined fixed dollar of principal due at maturity that cannot vary or change, (B) if rated by S&P, must not have an “r” highlighter affixed to their rating, (C) if such investments have a variable rate of interest, such interest rate must be tied to a single interest rate index plus a fixed spread (if any) and must move proportionately with that index, and (D) such investments must not be subject to liquidation prior to their maturity;

(viii) units of taxable money market funds, which funds are regulated investment companies, seek to maintain a constant net asset value per share and invest solely in obligations backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, which funds have the highest rating available from each Rating Agency (or, if not rated by all Rating Agencies, rated by at least one Rating Agency and otherwise acceptable to each other Rating Agency, as confirmed in writing that such investment would not, in and of itself, result in a downgrade, qualification or withdrawal of the initial, or, if higher, then current ratings assigned to the Securities) for money market funds; and

(ix) any other security, obligation or investment which has been approved as a Permitted Investment in writing by (a) Lender and (b) each Rating Agency, as evidenced by a written confirmation that the designation of such security, obligation or investment as a Permitted Investment will not, in and of itself, result in a downgrade, qualification or withdrawal of the initial, or, if higher, then current ratings assigned to the Securities by such Rating Agency;

provided, however, that no obligation or security shall be a Permitted Investment if (A) such obligation or security evidences a right to receive only interest payments or (B) the right to receive principal and interest payments on such obligation or security are derived from an underlying investment that provides a yield to maturity in excess of 120% of the yield to maturity at par of such underlying investment.

Permitted Transfer” means any of the following: (a) any transfer, directly as a result of the death of a natural person, of stock, membership interests, partnership interests or other ownership interests previously held by the decedent in question to the Person or Persons lawfully entitled thereto, (b) any transfer, directly as a result of the legal incapacity of a natural person, of stock, membership interests, partnership interests or other ownership interests previously held by such natural person to the Person or Persons lawfully entitled thereto, (c) subject to Section 5.1.23, any public issuance of non-Controlling interests in TNP, (d) subject to Section 5.1.23, any issuance of non-Controlling interest in TNP to employees or other Persons affiliated with TNP pursuant to employee or director compensation programs, (e) subject to Section 5.1.23, any issuance of non-Controlling interests in TNP in connection with the conversion of limited partnership interests in Operating Partnership, (f) subject to Section 5.1.23, any issuance of non-Controlling interests in TNP in connection with a dividend reinvestment plan sponsored by TNP, (g) subject to Section 5.1.23, any private sale or transfer of non-Controlling interests in TNP

 

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through a transaction brokered by a FINRA licensed broker dealer, (h) the issuance of limited partnership interests in Operating Partnership to TNP, (i) subject to Section 5.1.23, any private sale or transfer of non-Controlling limited partnership interests in Operating Partnership, and (j) the pledge of membership interests in the Borrower as security for the Mezzanine Loan and subject to the terms of the Mezzanine Intercreditor Agreement, the exercise by Mezzanine Lender of its rights and remedies under the Mezzanine Loan Documents; provided that as to clauses (c) through (i), so long as the Mezzanine Loan remains outstanding, the Mezzanine Lender has approved such transfer (if required under the terms of the Mezzanine Loan Agreement), and at all times TNP must continue to (A) Control Operating Partnership, (B) own one hundred percent (100%) of the general partnership interests in Operating Partnership and (C) own, directly or indirectly, at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the limited partnership interest in Operating Partnership.

Person” means any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, estate, trust, unincorporated association, any federal, state, county or municipal government or any bureau, department or agency thereof and any fiduciary acting in such capacity on behalf of any of the foregoing.

Personal Property” means, individually or collectively (as the context requires), the “Personal Property” as defined in each applicable Security Instrument.

Policies” has the meaning specified in Section 6.1(b) hereof.

Policy” has the meaning specified in Section 6.1(b) hereof.

Prepayment Date” has the meaning specified in Section 9(b) of the Note.

Property” means, individually or collectively (as the context requires), each Individual Property which is subject to the terms hereof and of the other Loan Documents.

Provided Information” means any and all financial and other information provided at any time prepared by, or on behalf of, Borrower, Guarantor and/or Manager.

Qualified Manager” means either (a) Manager; or (b) in the reasonable judgment of Lender, a reputable and experienced management organization (which may be an Affiliate of Borrower) possessing experience in managing properties similar in size, scope, use and value as the Property, provided, that, if required by Lender, Borrower shall have obtained (i) prior written confirmation from the applicable Rating Agencies that management of the Property by such entity will not cause a downgrade, withdrawal or qualification of the then current ratings of the Securities or any class thereof and (ii) if such entity is an Affiliate of Borrower, an Additional Insolvency Opinion.

Rating Agencies” means each of S&P, Moody’s, Fitch, and Realpoint or any other nationally recognized statistical rating agency which has been approved by Lender and designated by Lender to assign a rating to the Securities.

Realpoint” means Realpoint, LLC, a Pennsylvania limited liability company.

 

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Related Entities” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.2.10(e) hereof.

Release” of any Hazardous Substance includes any release, deposit, discharge, emission, leaking, spilling, seeping, migrating, injecting, pumping, pouring, emptying, escaping, dumping, disposing or other movement of Hazardous Substances.

Release Amount” has the meaning specified in Section 2.6.2(d) hereof.

Released Property” has the meaning specified in Section 2.6.2 hereof.

Remaining Property” means that portion of the Property which will remain encumbered by the lien(s) of the Security Instrument(s) following a release in connection with a partial prepayment.

Remediation” includes any response, remedial, removal, or corrective action, any activity to cleanup, detoxify, decontaminate, contain or otherwise remediate any Hazardous Substance, any actions to prevent, cure or mitigate any Release of any Hazardous Substance, any action to comply with any Environmental Laws or with any permits issued pursuant thereto, any inspection, investigation, study, monitoring, assessment, audit, sampling and testing, laboratory or other analysis, or evaluation relating to any Hazardous Substances.

REMIC Requirements” shall mean any applicable legal requirements relating to any REMIC Trust (including, without limitation, those relating to the continued treatment of the Loan (or the applicable portion thereof and/or interest therein) as a “qualified mortgage” held by such REMIC Trust, the continued qualification of such REMIC Trust as such under the Code, the non-imposition of any tax on such REMIC Trust under the Code (including, without limitation, taxes on “prohibited transactions and “contributions”) and any other constraints, rules and/or other regulations and/or requirements relating to the servicing, modification and/or other similar matters with respect to the Loan (or any portion thereof and/or interest therein) that may now or hereafter exist under applicable legal requirements (including, without limitation under the Code)).

REMIC Trust” means a “real estate mortgage investment conduit” within the meaning of Section 860D of the Code that holds the Note or a portion thereof.

Rents” means, all rents (including percentage rents), rent equivalents, moneys payable as damages or in lieu of rent or rent equivalents, royalties (including all oil and gas or other mineral royalties and bonuses), income, receivables, receipts, revenues, payments (including payments in connection with the exercise of any purchase option or termination rights), deposits (including security, utility and other deposits), accounts, cash, issues, profits, charges for services rendered, all other amounts payable as rent under any Lease or other agreement relating to the Property, including charges for electricity, oil, gas, water, steam, heat, ventilation, air-conditioning and any other energy, telecommunication, telephone, utility or similar items or time use charges, HVAC equipment charges, sprinkler charges, escalation charges, license fees, maintenance fees, charges for Taxes, operating expenses or other reimbursables payable to Borrower (or to the Manager for the account of Borrower) under any Lease, and other consideration of whatever form or nature received by or paid to or for the account of or benefit of Borrower or its agents or employees from any and all sources arising from or attributable to the Property.

 

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Replacement Management Agreement” means, collectively, (a) either (i) a management agreement with a Qualified Manager substantially in the same form and substance as the Management Agreement, or (ii) a management agreement with a Qualified Manager, which management agreement shall be reasonably acceptable to Lender in form and substance, provided, with respect to this subclause (ii), Lender, at its option, may require that Borrower shall have obtained prior written confirmation from the applicable Rating Agencies that such management agreement will not cause a downgrade, withdrawal or qualification of the then current rating of the Securities or any class thereof and (b) an assignment of management agreement and subordination of management fees substantially in the form then used by Lender (or of such other form and substance reasonably acceptable to Lender), executed and delivered to Lender by Borrower and such Qualified Manager at Borrower’s expense.

Replacement Reserve Account” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.3.1 hereof.

Replacement Reserve Fund” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.3.1 hereof.

Replacement Reserve Monthly Deposit” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.3.1 hereof.

Replacements” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.3.1 hereof.

Required Repair Account” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.1.1 hereof.

Required Repair Fund” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.1.1 hereof.

Required Repairs” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.1.1 hereof.

Reserve Funds” means, collectively, the Tax and Insurance Escrow Fund, the Replacement Reserve Fund, the Required Repair Fund, the Rollover Reserve Fund, the Excess Cash Flow Reserve Fund, the Bi-Lo/Kroger Rollover Reserve Fund, the Mezzanine Loan Reserve Funds and any other escrow fund established by the Loan Documents.

Restoration” means the repair and restoration of the Property (or applicable portion thereof) after a Casualty or Condemnation as nearly as possible to the condition the Property (or applicable portion thereof) was in immediately prior to such Casualty or Condemnation, with such alterations as may be reasonably approved by Lender.

Restricted Party” means (a) Borrower, any Guarantor, and any Affiliated Manager and (b) any shareholder, partner, member, non-member manager, or any direct or indirect legal or beneficial owner of Borrower, any Guarantor (other than any shareholder or any other direct or indirect legal or beneficial owner of interests in TNP and other than Persons that are indirect legal or beneficial owners of Borrower solely by being a shareholder of TNP; provided, however, that any shareholder or any other direct or indirect legal or beneficial owner of interests in TNP that owns nine and nine-tenths percent (9.9%) or more of the outstanding stock of TNP is deemed to be a Restricted Party), any Affiliated Manager or any non-member manager.

 

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Rollover Reserve Account” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.4.1 hereof.

Rollover Reserve Fund” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.4.1 hereof.

S&P” means Standard & Poor’s Ratings Group, a division of the McGraw-Hill Companies.

Sale or Pledge” means a voluntary or involuntary sale, conveyance, assignment, transfer, encumbrance, pledge, grant of option or other transfer or disposal of a legal or beneficial interest, whether direct or indirect.

Securities” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1 hereof.

Securitization” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1 hereof.

Security Instrument” and “Security Instruments” means individually or collectively (as the context requires), each first priority Mortgage or Deed of Trust, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing, dated the date hereof, executed and delivered by Borrower to Lender as security for the Loan and encumbering the Property (or any portion thereof), as the same may be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

Servicer” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.5 hereof.

Severed Loan Documents” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.2(c) hereof.

Special Purpose Entity” means a corporation, limited partnership or limited liability company that, since the date of its formation and at all times on and after the date thereof, has complied with and shall at all times comply with the following requirements unless it has received either prior consent to do otherwise from Lender or a permitted administrative agent thereof, or, while the Loan is securitized, confirmation from each of the applicable Rating Agencies that such noncompliance would not result in the requalification, withdrawal, or downgrade of the ratings of any Securities or any class thereof:

(i) is and shall be organized solely for the purpose of acquiring, developing, owning, holding, selling, leasing, transferring, exchanging, managing and operating the Property, entering into and performing its obligations under the Loan Documents with Lender, refinancing the Property in connection with a permitted repayment of the Loan, and transacting lawful business that is incident, necessary and appropriate to accomplish the foregoing;

(ii) has not engaged and shall not engage in any business unrelated to the acquisition, development, ownership, management or operation of the Property;

(iii) has not owned and shall not own any real property other than, in the case of Borrower, the Property;

 

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(iv) does not have, shall not have and at no time had any assets other than the Property and personal property necessary or incidental to its ownership and operation of the Property;

(v) has not engaged in, sought, consented or permitted to and shall not engage in, seek, consent to or permit (A) any dissolution, winding up, liquidation, consolidation or merger, or (B) any sale or other transfer of all or substantially all of its assets or any sale of assets outside the ordinary course of its business, except as permitted by the Loan Documents;

(vi) shall not cause, consent to or permit any amendment of its limited partnership agreement, articles of incorporation, articles of organization, certificate of formation, operating agreement or other formation document or organizational document (as applicable) with respect to the matters set forth in this definition;

(vii) [Intentionally Deleted];

(viii) [Intentionally Deleted];

(ix) [Intentionally Deleted];

(x) if such entity is a single-member limited liability company, (A) is and shall be a Delaware limited liability company, (B) has and shall have at least one (1) Independent Director serving as managers of such company, (C) shall not take any Material Action and shall not cause or permit the members or managers of such entity to take any Material Action unless one (1) Independent Director then serving as manager of the company shall have participated consented in writing to such action, and (D) has and shall have either (1) a member which owns no economic interest in the company, has signed the company’s limited liability company agreement and has no obligation to make capital contributions to the company, or (2) two natural persons or one entity that is not a member of the company, that has signed its limited liability company agreement and that, under the terms of such limited liability company agreement becomes a member of the company immediately prior to the withdrawal or dissolution of the last remaining member of the company;

(xi) has not and shall not (and, if such entity is (a) a limited liability company, has and shall have a limited liability agreement or an operating agreement, as applicable, (b) a limited partnership, has a limited partnership agreement, or (c) a corporation, has a certificate of incorporation or articles that, in each case, provide that such entity shall not) (1) dissolve, merge, liquidate, consolidate; (2) sell all or substantially all of its assets; (3) amend its organizational documents with respect to the matters set forth in this definition without the consent of Lender; or (4) without the affirmative vote of one (1) Independent Director of itself: (A) file or consent to the filing of any bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization case or proceeding, institute any proceedings under any applicable insolvency law or otherwise seek relief under any laws relating to the relief from debts or the protection of debtors generally, file a bankruptcy or insolvency petition or otherwise institute insolvency proceedings; (B) seek or consent to the appointment of a receiver,

 

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liquidator, assignee, trustee, sequestrator, custodian or any similar official for the entity or a substantial portion of its property; (C) make an assignment for the benefit of the creditors of the entity; or (D) take any action in furtherance of any of the foregoing;

(xii) has at all times been and shall at all times remain solvent and has paid and shall pay its debts and liabilities (including, a fairly-allocated portion of any personnel and overhead expenses that it shares with any Affiliate) from its assets as the same shall become due, and has maintained and shall maintain adequate capital for the normal obligations reasonably foreseeable in a business of its size and character and in light of its contemplated business operations (unless any such insolvency, or failure to pay its debts and liabilities, or failure to maintain adequate capital is solely due to an insufficiency in Gross Income from Operations); provided, however, that the foregoing shall not require any member, partner or beneficiary to make additional capital contributions

(xiii) holds itself out as a legal entity, separate and apart from any other person or entity, has not failed and shall not fail to correct any known misunderstanding regarding the separate identity of such entity and has not identified and shall not identify itself as a Division of any other Person;

(xiv) has maintained and shall maintain its bank accounts, books of account, books and records separate from those of any other Person and, to the extent that it is required to file tax returns under applicable law, has filed and shall file its own tax returns, except to the extent that it is required by law to file consolidated tax returns and, if it is a corporation, has not filed and shall not file a consolidated federal income tax return with any other corporation, except to the extent that it is required by law to file consolidated tax returns;

(xv) has maintained and shall maintain its own records, books, resolutions and agreements;

(xvi) has not commingled and shall not commingle its funds or assets with those of any other Person and has not participated and shall not participate in any cash management system with any other Person;

(xvii) has held and shall hold its assets in its own name;

(xviii) has conducted and shall conduct its business in its name or in a name franchised or licensed to it by an entity other than an Affiliate of itself or of Borrower, except for business conducted on behalf of itself by another Person under a business management services agreement that is on commercially-reasonable terms, so long as the manager, or equivalent thereof, under such business management services agreement holds itself out as an agent of Borrower;

(xix) (A) has maintained and shall maintain its financial statements, accounting records and other entity documents separate from those of any other Person; (B) has shown and shall show, in its financial statements, its asset and liabilities separate and apart from those of any other Person; and (C) has not permitted and shall not permit its assets to be listed as assets on the financial statement of any of its Affiliates except as

 

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required by GAAP; provided, however, that any such consolidated financial statement contains a note indicating that the Special Purpose Entity’s separate assets and credit are not available to pay the debts of such Affiliate and that the Special Purpose Entity’s liabilities do not constitute obligations of the consolidated entity;

(xx) has paid and shall pay its own liabilities and expenses, including the salaries of its own employees, out of its own funds and assets, and has maintained and shall maintain a sufficient number of employees in light of its contemplated business operations;

(xxi) has observed and shall observe all partnership, corporate or limited liability company formalities, as applicable;

(xxii) has not incurred any Indebtedness other than (i) acquisition financing with respect to the Property; construction financing with respect to the Improvements and certain off-site improvements required by municipal and other authorities as conditions to the construction of the Improvements; and first mortgage financings secured by the Property; and Indebtedness pursuant to letters of credit, guaranties, interest rate protection agreements and other similar instruments executed and delivered in connection with such financings, (ii) unsecured trade payables and operational debt not evidenced by a note, and (iii) Indebtedness incurred in the financing of equipment and other personal property used on the Property;

(xxiii) shall have no Indebtedness other than (i) the Loan, (ii) liabilities incurred in the ordinary course of business relating to the ownership and operation of the Property and the routine administration of Borrower, in amounts not to exceed 2% of the amount of the Loan which liabilities are not more than sixty (60) days past the date incurred, are not evidenced by a note and are paid when due, and which amounts are normal and reasonable under the circumstances, and (iii) such other liabilities that are permitted pursuant to this Agreement;

(xxiv) has not assumed, guaranteed or become obligated and shall not assume or guarantee or become obligated for the debts of any other Person, has not held out and shall not hold out its credit as being available to satisfy the obligations of any other Person or has not pledged and shall not pledge its assets for the benefit of any other Person, in each case except as permitted pursuant to this Agreement;

(xxv) has not acquired and shall not acquire obligations or securities of its partners, members or shareholders or any other owner or Affiliate;

(xxvi) has allocated and shall allocate fairly and reasonably any overhead expenses that are shared with any of its Affiliates, constituents, or owners, or any guarantors of any of their respective obligations, or any Affiliate of any of the foregoing, including paying for shared office space and for services performed by any employee of an Affiliate;

 

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(xxvii) has maintained and used and shall maintain and use separate stationery, invoices and checks bearing its name and not bearing the name of any other entity unless such entity is clearly designated as being the Special Purpose Entity’s agent;

(xxviii) has not pledged and shall not pledge its assets to or for the benefit of any other Person other than with respect to loans secured by the Property and no such pledge remains outstanding except to Lender to secure the Loan;

(xxix) has held itself out and identified itself and shall hold itself out and identify itself as a separate and distinct entity under its own name or in a name franchised or licensed to it by an entity other than an Affiliate of Borrower and not as a Division or part of any other Person,

(xxx) has maintained and shall maintain its assets in such a manner that it shall not be costly or difficult to segregate, ascertain or identify its individual assets from those of any other Person;

(xxxi) has not made and shall not make loans to any Person and has not held and shall not hold evidence of indebtedness issued by any other Person or entity (other than cash and investment-grade securities issued by an entity that is not an Affiliate of or subject to common ownership with such entity);

(xxxii) has not identified and shall not identify its partners, members or shareholders, or any Affiliate of any of them, as a Division or part of it, and has not identified itself and shall not identify itself as a Division of any other Person;

(xxxiii) other than capital contributions and distributions permitted under the terms of its organizational documents, has not entered into or been a party to, and shall not enter into or be a party to, any transaction with any of its partners, members, shareholders or Affiliates except in the ordinary course of its business and on terms which are commercially reasonable terms comparable to those of an arm’s-length transaction with an unrelated third party;

(xxxiv) has not had and shall not have any obligation to, and has not indemnified and shall not indemnify its partners, officers, directors or members, as the case may be, in each case unless such an obligation or indemnification is fully subordinated to the Debt and shall not constitute a claim against it if its cash flow is insufficient to pay the Debt;

(xxxv) if such entity is a corporation, has considered and shall consider the interests of its creditors in connection with all corporate actions;

(xxxvi) has not had and shall not have any of its obligations guaranteed by any Affiliate except as provided by the Loan Documents;

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(xxxviii) has complied and shall comply with all of the terms and provisions contained in its organizational documents.

(xxxix) has conducted and shall conduct its business so that each of the assumptions made about it and each of the facts stated about it in the Insolvency Opinion are true;

(xl) has not permitted and shall not permit any Affiliate or constituent party independent access to its bank accounts;

(xli) is, has always been and shall continue to be duly formed, validly existing, and in good standing in the state of its incorporation or formation and in all other jurisdictions where it is qualified to do business;

(xlii) has paid all taxes which it owes and is not currently involved in any dispute with any taxing authority;

(xliii) is not now, nor has ever been, party to any lawsuit, arbitration, summons, or legal proceeding that resulted in a judgment against it that has not been paid in full;

(xliv) has no judgments or Liens of any nature against it except for tax liens not yet due and the Permitted Encumbrances;

(xlv) has provided Lender with complete financial statements that reflect a fair and accurate view of the entity’s financial condition; and

(xlvi) has no material contingent or actual obligations not related to the Property.

State” means, the applicable State or Commonwealth in which the applicable Individual Property is located.

Survey” means, individually or collectively (as the context requires), each survey of each Individual Property prepared by a surveyor licensed in the State and satisfactory to Lender and the company or companies issuing the Title Insurance Policy, and containing a certification of such surveyor satisfactory to Lender.

Tax and Insurance Escrow Fund” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.2 hereof.

Taxes” means all real estate and personal property taxes, assessments, water rates or sewer rents, now or hereafter levied or assessed or imposed against the Property or part thereof.

Tenant” means the lessee of all or a portion of the Property under a Lease.

Tenant Direction Letter” has the meaning set forth in the Cash Management Agreement.

Threshold Amount” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.1.21 hereof.

 

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Title Insurance Policy” means each mortgagee title insurance policy issued with respect to each Individual Property and insuring the lien of each applicable Security Instrument.

TNP” means TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc.

Transfer” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.2.10(b) hereof.

Transferee” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.2.10(e) hereof.

Transferee’s Principals” means collectively, (A) Transferee’s managing members, general partners or principal shareholders and (B) such other members, partners or shareholders which directly or indirectly shall own a fifty-one percent (51%) or greater economic and voting interest in Transferee.

UCC” or “Uniform Commercial Code” means the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in the State in which applicable Individual Property is located.

U.S. Obligations” means non redeemable, non prepayable, non callable securities evidencing an obligation to timely pay principal and/or interest in a full and timely manner that constitute “government securities” within the meaning of Section 2(a)(16) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and are (a) direct obligations of the United States of America for the payment of which its full faith and credit is pledged, or (b) to the extent acceptable to the Rating Agencies, other “government securities” within the meaning of Section 2(a)(16) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

Yield Maintenance Amount” has the meaning specified in Section 9(d) of the Note.

Section 1.2 Principles of Construction. The following rules of construction shall be applicable for all purposes of this Agreement and all documents or instruments supplemental hereto, unless the context otherwise clearly requires:

(a) any pronoun used herein shall be deemed to cover all genders, and words importing the singular number shall mean and include the plural number, and vice versa;

(b) the term “or” has, except where otherwise indicated, the inclusive meaning represented by the phrase “and/or”;

(c) an Event of Default shall “continue” or be “continuing” until such Event of Default has been waived in writing by Lender;

(d) no inference in favor of or against any party shall be drawn from the fact that such party has drafted any portion hereof or any other Loan Document;

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(f) References herein to “the Property or any portion thereof” and words of similar import shall be deemed to refer, as applicable, to any portion of the Property taken as a whole (including any Individual Property) and any portion of any Individual Property;

(g) all references to sections and schedules are to sections and schedules in or to this Agreement unless otherwise specified;

(h) all uses of the words “include”, “including” and similar terms shall be construed as if followed by the phrase “without being limited to” unless the context shall indicate otherwise;

(i) unless otherwise specified, the words “hereof,” “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement; and

(j) unless otherwise specified, all meanings attributed to defined terms herein shall be equally applicable to both the singular and plural forms of the terms so defined.

ARTICLE II - GENERAL TERMS

Section 2.1 Loan Commitment; Disbursement to Borrower.

2.1.1 Agreement to Lend and Borrow. Subject to and upon the terms and conditions set forth herein, Lender hereby agrees to make and Borrower hereby agrees to accept the Loan on the Closing Date.

2.1.2 Single Disbursement to Borrower. Borrower may request and receive only one (1) borrowing hereunder in respect of the Loan and any amount borrowed and repaid hereunder in respect of the Loan may not be reborrowed. Borrower acknowledges and agrees that the Loan has been fully funded as of the Closing Date.

2.1.3 The Note, Security Instrument and Loan Documents. The Loan shall be evidenced by the Note and secured by the Security Instruments and the other Loan Documents.

2.1.4 Use of Proceeds. Borrower shall use the proceeds of the Loan to (a) acquire the Property or repay and discharge any existing loans relating to the Property, (b) pay all past due basic carrying costs, if any, with respect to the Property, (c) make deposits into the Reserve Funds on the Closing Date in the amounts provided herein, (d) pay costs and expenses incurred in connection with the closing of the Loan, as approved by Lender, (e) fund any working capital requirements of the Property and (f) distribute the balance, if any, to Borrower.

 

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Section 2.2 Interest Rate.

2.2.1 Interest Rate. Interest on the outstanding principal balance of the Loan shall accrue at the Interest Rate or as otherwise set forth in this Agreement or in the Note from (and including) the Closing Date to but excluding the Maturity Date.

2.2.2 Interest Calculation. Interest on the outstanding principal balance of the Loan shall be calculated by multiplying (a) the actual number of days elapsed in the relevant Accrual Period by (b) a daily rate based on the Interest Rate and a three hundred sixty (360) day year by (c) the outstanding principal balance of the Loan. Borrower acknowledges that the calculation method for interest described herein results in a higher effective interest rate than the numeric Interest Rate and Borrower hereby agrees to this calculation method.

2.2.3 Default Rate. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default (including the failure of Borrower to make full payment on the Maturity Date), Lender shall be entitled to receive and Borrower shall pay interest on the Outstanding Principal Balance at the Default Rate. Interest shall accrue and be payable at the Default Rate from the occurrence of an Event of Default until all Events of Default have been waived in writing by Lender in its discretion. Such accrued interest shall be added to the Outstanding Principal Balance, and interest shall accrue thereon at the Default Rate until fully paid. Such accrued interest shall be secured by the Security Instrument and other Loan Documents. Borrower agrees that Lender’s right to collect interest at the Default Rate is given for the purpose of compensating Lender at reasonable amounts for Lender’s added costs and expenses that occur as a result of Borrower’s default and that are difficult to predict in amount, such as increased general overhead, concentration of management resources on problem loans, and increased cost of funds. Lender and Borrower agree that Lender’s collection of interest at the Default Rate is not a fine or penalty, but is intended to be and shall be deemed to be reasonable compensation to Lender for increased costs and expenses that Lender will incur if there occurs an Event of Default hereunder. Collection of interest at the Default Rate shall not be construed as an agreement or privilege to extend the Maturity Date or to limit or impair any rights and remedies of Lender under any Loan Documents. If judgment is entered on the Note, interest shall continue to accrue post-judgment at the greater of (a) the Default Rate or (b) the applicable statutory judgment rate.

2.2.4 Usury Savings. This Agreement, the Note and the other Loan Documents are subject to the express condition that at no time shall Borrower be obligated or required to pay interest on the principal balance of the Loan at a rate which could subject Lender to either civil or criminal liability as a result of being in excess of the Maximum Legal Rate. If, by the terms of this Agreement or the other Loan Documents, Borrower is at any time required or obligated to pay interest on the principal balance due hereunder at a rate in excess of the Maximum Legal Rate, the Interest Rate or the Default Rate, as the case may be, shall be deemed to be immediately reduced to the Maximum Legal Rate and all previous payments in excess of the Maximum Legal Rate shall be deemed to have been payments in reduction of principal and not on account of the interest due hereunder. All sums paid or agreed to be paid to Lender for the use, forbearance, or detention of the sums due under the Loan, shall, to the extent permitted by applicable law, be amortized, prorated, allocated, and spread throughout the full stated term of the Loan until payment in full so that the rate or amount of interest on account of the Loan does not exceed the Maximum Legal Rate of interest from time to time in effect and applicable to the Loan for so long as the Loan is outstanding.

 

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Section 2.3 Loan Payment. Payments of principal, interest, and Late Charges (as defined in the Note) shall be made as provided in the Note.

Section 2.4 Prepayments. Except as otherwise provided in Section 9 of the Note, Borrower shall not have the right to prepay the Loan in whole or in part prior to the Maturity Date.

Section 2.5 [Intentionally Deleted].

Section 2.6 Release of Property. Except as set forth in this Section 2.6, no repayment or prepayment of all or any portion of the Loan shall cause, give rise to a right to require, or otherwise result in, the release of the Lien of the Security Instruments on the Property.

2.6.1 Release of Property. (a) If Borrower has the right to and has elected to prepay in full the Loan in accordance with this Agreement and the Note, upon satisfaction of the requirements of Section 2.4 and Section 9 of the Note, as applicable, and this Section 2.6, each applicable Individual Property shall be released from the Lien of the applicable Security Instrument.

(b) In connection with the release of each applicable Security Instrument, Borrower shall submit to Lender, not less than thirty (30) days prior to the Prepayment Date, a release of Lien (and related Loan Documents) for each applicable Individual Property for execution by Lender. Each such release shall be in a form appropriate in the jurisdiction in which the applicable Individual Property is located and that would be satisfactory to a prudent lender and contains standard provisions, if any, protecting the rights of the releasing lender. In addition, Borrower shall provide all other documentation Lender reasonably requires to be delivered by Borrower in connection with such release, together with an Officer’s Certificate certifying that such documentation (i) is in compliance with all Legal Requirements, and (ii) will effect such releases in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Borrower shall reimburse Lender and Servicer for any costs and expenses Lender and Servicer incur arising from such release (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) and Borrower shall pay, in connection with such release, (i) all recording charges, filing fees, taxes or other expenses payable in connection therewith, and (ii) to any Servicer, a processing fee in an amount determined by Lender and/or Servicer in its discretion.

2.6.2 Partial Release. Provided (1) no Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing and (2) the Partial Release Condition shall be satisfied, Borrower shall have the right at any time prior to the Maturity Date to obtain the release (the “Partial Release”) of any of the Individual Properties (each such Individual Property, the “Released Property”) from the lien of the applicable Security Instrument thereon (and related Loan Documents) and the release of Borrower’s obligations under the Loan Documents with respect to such Released Property (other than those expressly stated to survive), upon the satisfaction of each of the following conditions precedent:

(a) Borrower shall provide Lender with thirty (30) days prior written notice of the proposed Partial Release (the date of Lender’s receipt of such notice shall be referred to herein as a the “Partial Release Notice Date”);

 

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(b) Borrower shall submit to Lender, not less than ten (10) days prior to the date of such Partial Release, a release of lien (and related Loan Documents) for the Released Property for execution by Lender. Such release shall be in a form appropriate in each jurisdiction in which the Released Property is located and shall contain standard provisions, if any, protecting the rights of Lender. In addition, Borrower shall provide all other documentation as may be required to satisfy the prudent lender standard in connection with such release, together with an Officer’s Certificate certifying that such documentation (i) is in compliance with all applicable Legal Requirements, (ii) will effect such release in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, and (iii) will not impair or otherwise adversely affect the liens, security interests and other rights of Lender under the Loan Documents not being released (or as to the parties to the Loan Documents and Properties subject to the Loan Documents not being released);

(c) The Released Property shall be conveyed to a Person other than Borrower or an Affiliate of Borrower;

(d) Borrower shall (A) partially prepay the Debt in accordance with Section 9 of the Note in an amount equal to the greater of (i) 125% of the Allocated Loan Amount for the Released Property; or (ii) 90% of the proceeds from the sale of the Released Property (the “Release Amount”), (B) unless such prepayment is tendered on a Payment Date, pay to Lender an amount equal to the interest that would have accrued on the amount being prepaid for the full Accrual Period had the prepayment not been made and (C) pay to Lender the applicable Yield Maintenance Amount to the extent that such prepayment occurs at any time other than during the Open Prepayment Period. Any portion of the Release Amount applied to the principal amount of the Debt in accordance herewith shall be applied (i) first, to reduce the Allocated Loan Amount attributable to the Released Property to zero and (ii) second, pro rata to reduce the Allocated Loan Amounts of each of the other remaining Individual Properties;

(e) The Partial Release shall be permitted under REMIC Requirements in effect as of each of (I) the Partial Release Notice Date and (II) the consummation of the Partial Release;

(f) If required by Lender, Lender shall have received confirmation in writing from each of the applicable Rating Agencies to the effect that such release will not result in a downgrade, withdrawal or qualification of the respective ratings in effect immediately prior to such Partial Release for the Securities issued in connection with the Securitization which are then outstanding;

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(h) Borrower shall (A) deliver to Lender an opinion of counsel acceptable the Rating Agencies (issued by counsel acceptable to the Rating Agencies) with respect to satisfaction of the REMIC Requirements and with respect to such other matters as may be required by Lender and (B) pay all of Lender’s reasonable costs and expenses and the costs and expenses of the Rating Agencies in connection with the Partial Release, including, without limitation, counsel fees.

Section 2.7 Lockbox Account/Cash Management.

2.7.1 Lockbox Account. (a) During the term of the Loan, Borrower shall establish and maintain an account (the “Lockbox Account”) with Lockbox Bank in trust for the benefit of Lender, which Lockbox Account shall be under the sole dominion and control of Lender. The Lockbox Account shall be entitled “TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC Lockbox Account FBO KeyBank National Association, successors and assigns”. Borrower hereby grants to Lender a first-priority security interest in the Lockbox Account and all deposits at any time contained therein and the proceeds thereof and shall take all actions necessary to maintain in favor of Lender a perfected first priority security interest in the Lockbox Account, including filing UCC-1 Financing Statements and continuations thereof. Lender and Servicer shall have the sole right to make withdrawals from the Lockbox Account. All costs and expenses for establishing and maintaining the Lockbox Account shall be paid by Borrower. All monies now or hereafter deposited into the Lockbox Account shall be deemed additional security for the Debt. The Lockbox Agreement and Lockbox Account shall remain in effect until the Loan has been repaid in full.

(b) Borrower shall, or shall cause Manager to, on or prior to the Closing Date, deliver Tenant Direction Letters to all Tenants under Leases to deliver all Rents payable thereunder directly to the Lockbox Account. Borrower shall, and shall cause Manager to, deposit all amounts received by Borrower or Manager constituting Rents into the Lockbox Account within one (1) Business Day after receipt thereof.

(c) Borrower shall obtain from Lockbox Bank its agreement to transfer to the Cash Management Account in immediately available funds by federal wire transfer all amounts on deposit in the Lockbox Account once every Business Day throughout the term of the Loan.

(d) Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default or any Bankruptcy Action of Borrower or Manager, Lender may, in addition to any and all other rights and remedies available to Lender, apply any sums then present in the Lockbox Account to the payment of the Debt in any order in its discretion.

(e) The Lockbox Account shall not be commingled with other monies held by Borrower, Manager or Lockbox Bank.

(f) Borrower shall not further pledge, assign or grant any security interest in the Lockbox Account or the monies deposited therein or permit any lien or encumbrance to attach thereto, or any levy to be made thereon, or any UCC-1 Financing Statements, except those naming Lender as the secured party, to be filed with respect thereto.

 

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(g) Borrower shall indemnify Lender and hold Lender harmless from and against any and all actions, suits, claims, demands, liabilities, losses, damages, obligations and costs and expenses (including litigation costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) arising from or in any way connected with the Lockbox Account and/or the Lockbox Agreement (unless arising from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Lender) or the performance of the obligations for which the Lockbox Account was established.

2.7.2 Cash Management Account. (a) During the term of the Loan, Borrower shall establish and maintain a segregated Eligible Account (the “Cash Management Account”) to be held by Agent in trust and for the benefit of Lender, which Cash Management Account shall be under the sole dominion and control of Lender. The Cash Management Account shall be entitled “TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC Cash Management Account FBO KeyBank National Association, successors and assigns.” Borrower hereby grants to Lender a first priority security interest in the Cash Management Account and all deposits at any time contained therein and the proceeds thereof and shall take all actions necessary to maintain in favor of Lender a perfected first priority security interest in the Cash Management Account, including filing UCC-1 Financing Statements and continuations thereof. Borrower shall not in any way alter or modify the Cash Management Account and shall notify Lender of the account number thereof. Lender and Servicer shall have the sole right to make withdrawals from the Cash Management Account and all costs and expenses for establishing and maintaining the Cash Management Account shall be paid by Borrower.

(b) The insufficiency of funds on deposit in the Cash Management Account shall not relieve Borrower from the obligation to make any payments, as and when due pursuant to this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, and such obligations shall be separate and independent, and not conditioned on any event or circumstance whatsoever.

(c) All funds on deposit in the Cash Management Account following the occurrence of an Event of Default or any Bankruptcy Action of Borrower or Manager may be applied by Lender in such order and priority as Lender shall determine.

(d) Borrower hereby agrees that Lender may modify the Cash Management Agreement for the purpose of establishing additional sub-accounts in connection with any payments otherwise required under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents and Lender shall provide notice thereof to Borrower.

In the event Lender waives the requirement for Borrower to maintain the Lockbox Account and the Cash Management Account, Lender hereby consents to the Mezzanine Borrower establishing and maintaining a Lockbox Account and Cash Management Account with Mezzanine Lender that would operate as provided in this Section 2.7.

2.7.3 Payments Received under the Cash Management Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement or the other Loan Documents, and provided no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, Borrower’s obligations with respect to the payment of the Monthly Debt Service Payment Amount and amounts required to be deposited into the Reserve Funds, if any, shall be deemed satisfied to the

 

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extent sufficient amounts are deposited in the Cash Management Account to satisfy such obligations pursuant to this Agreement on the dates each such payment is required, regardless of whether any of such amounts are so applied by Lender.

ARTICLE III - CONDITIONS PRECEDENT

Section 3.1 Conditions Precedent to Closing. The obligation of Lender to make the Loan hereunder is subject to the fulfillment by Borrower or waiver by Lender of all of the conditions precedent to closing set forth in the application or term sheet for the Loan delivered by Borrower to Lender and the commitment or commitment rider, if any, to the application or term sheet for the Loan issued by Lender.

ARTICLE IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Section 4.1 Borrower Representations. Borrower represents and warrants as of the date hereof that:

4.1.1 Organization. Borrower has been duly organized and is validly existing and in good standing with requisite power and authority to own the Property and to transact the businesses in which it is now engaged. Borrower is duly qualified to do business and is in good standing in the jurisdiction in which each Individual Property is located and each other jurisdiction where it is required to be so qualified in connection with its businesses and operations. Borrower possesses all rights, licenses, permits and authorizations, governmental or otherwise, necessary to entitle it to own the Property and to transact the businesses in which it is now engaged, and the sole business of Borrower is the ownership, management and operation of the Property. The direct and indirect ownership interests in Borrower are as set forth on the organizational chart attached hereto as Schedule III.

4.1.2 Proceedings. Borrower has taken all necessary action to authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents. This Agreement and such other Loan Documents have been duly executed and delivered by or on behalf of Borrower and constitute legal, valid and binding obligations of Borrower enforceable against Borrower in accordance with their respective terms, except as such enforcement may be limited by (i) bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent transfer, reorganization or other similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally, and (ii) general principles of equity (regardless of whether enforcement is considered in a proceeding in equity or at law).

4.1.3 No Conflicts. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents by Borrower will not conflict with or result in a breach of any of the terms or provisions of, or constitute a default under, or result in the creation or imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance (other than pursuant to the Loan Documents) upon any of the property or assets of Borrower pursuant to the terms of any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, loan agreement, partnership agreement, management

 

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agreement or other agreement or instrument to which Borrower is a party or by which any of the Property or Borrower’s assets is subject, nor will such action result in any violation of the provisions of any statute or any order, rule or regulation of any Governmental Authority having jurisdiction over Borrower or any of Borrower’s properties or assets, and any consent, approval, authorization, order, registration or qualification of or with any court or any such Governmental Authority required for the execution, delivery and performance by Borrower of this Agreement or any other Loan Documents has been obtained and is in full force and effect.

4.1.4 Litigation. There are no actions, suits or proceedings at law or in equity, arbitrations, or governmental investigations by or before any Governmental Authority or other agency now pending, filed, or, to Borrower’s knowledge, threatened against or affecting Borrower, Guarantor or the Property or any portion thereof, which actions, suits or proceedings, or governmental investigations, if determined against Borrower, Guarantor or the Property or any portion thereof, might materially adversely affect (a) title to the Property or any portion thereof; (b) the validity or enforceability of each Security Instrument; (c) Borrower’s ability to perform under the Loan; (d) Guarantor’s ability to perform under the Guaranty; (e) the use, operation or value of the Property or any portion thereof; (f) the principal benefit of the security intended to be provided by the Loan Documents; (g) the current ability of the Property to generate net cash flow sufficient to service the Loan; or (h) the current principal use of the Property or any portion thereof.

4.1.5 Agreements. Borrower is not a party to any agreement or instrument or subject to any restriction which might materially and adversely affect Borrower or the Property (or any portion thereof), or Borrower’s business, properties or assets, operations or condition, financial or otherwise. Borrower is not in default in any material respect in the performance, observance or fulfillment of any of the obligations, covenants or conditions contained in any agreement or instrument to which it is a party or by which Borrower or the Property (or any portion thereof) is bound. Borrower has no material financial obligation under any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, loan agreement or other agreement or instrument to which Borrower is a party or by which Borrower or the Property (or any portion thereof) is otherwise bound, other than (a) obligations incurred in the ordinary course of the operation of the Property as permitted pursuant to clause (xxiii) of the definition of “Special Purpose Entity” set forth in Section 1.1 hereof and (b) obligations under the Loan Documents.

4.1.6 Title. Borrower has good, marketable and insurable fee simple title to the real property comprising part of the Property and good title to the balance of the Property, free and clear of all Liens whatsoever except the Permitted Encumbrances, such other Liens as may be expressly permitted pursuant to the Loan Documents and the Liens created by the Loan Documents. The Permitted Encumbrances individually and in the aggregate do not materially interfere with the value, current use or operation of the Property (or any portion thereof) or the security intended to be provided by each Security Instrument or with the current ability of the Property (or any portion thereof) to generate net cash flow sufficient to service the Loan or Borrower’s ability to pay its obligations under the Loan Documents when they become due. Each Security Instrument, when properly recorded in the appropriate records, together with any Uniform Commercial Code financing statements required to be filed in connection therewith, will create (a) a valid, perfected first priority lien on the

 

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applicable Individual Property, subject only to Permitted Encumbrances and the Liens created by the Loan Documents and (b) perfected security interests in and to, and perfected collateral assignments of, all personalty (including the Leases), all in accordance with the terms thereof, in each case subject only to any applicable Permitted Encumbrances, such other Liens as are permitted pursuant to the Loan Documents and the Liens created by the Loan Documents. There are no claims for payment for work, labor or materials affecting the Property which are or may become a Lien prior to, or of equal priority with, the Liens created by the Loan Documents.

4.1.7 Solvency. Borrower has (a) not entered into this transaction or executed the Note, this Agreement or any other Loan Documents with the actual intent to hinder, delay or defraud any creditor and (b) received reasonably equivalent value in exchange for its obligations under such Loan Documents. Giving effect to the Loan, the fair saleable value of Borrower’s assets exceeds and will, immediately following the making of the Loan, exceed Borrower’s total liabilities, including subordinated, unliquidated, disputed and contingent liabilities. The fair saleable value of Borrower’s assets is and will, immediately following the making of the Loan, be greater than Borrower’s probable liabilities, including the maximum amount of its contingent liabilities on its debts as such debts become absolute and matured. Borrower’s assets do not and, immediately following the making of the Loan will not, constitute unreasonably small capital to carry out its business as conducted or as proposed to be conducted. Borrower does not intend to, and does not believe that it will, incur debt and liabilities (including contingent liabilities and other commitments) beyond its ability to pay such debt and liabilities as they mature (taking into account the timing and amounts of cash to be received by Borrower and the amounts to be payable on or in respect of obligations of Borrower). No petition in bankruptcy has been filed against Borrower or any constituent Person in the last seven (7) years, and neither Borrower nor any constituent Person in the last seven (7) years has ever made an assignment for the benefit of creditors or taken advantage of any insolvency act for the benefit of debtors. Neither Borrower nor any of its constituent Persons are contemplating either the filing of a petition by it under any state or federal bankruptcy or insolvency laws or the liquidation of all or a major portion of Borrower’s assets or property, and Borrower has no knowledge of any Person contemplating the filing of any such petition against it or such constituent Persons.

4.1.8 Full and Accurate Disclosure. No statement of fact made by Borrower in this Agreement or in any of the other Loan Documents contains any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state any material fact necessary to make statements contained herein or therein not misleading. There is no material fact presently known to Borrower which has not been disclosed to Lender which adversely affects, nor as far as Borrower can foresee, might adversely affect, the Property or the business, operations or condition (financial or otherwise) of Borrower.

4.1.9 No Plan Assets. Borrower does not sponsor, is not obligated to contribute to, and is not itself an “employee benefit plan,” as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA, subject to Title I of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code, and none of the assets of Borrower constitutes or will constitute “plan assets” of one or more such plans within the meaning of 29 C.F.R. Section 2510.3-101. In addition, (a) Borrower is not a “governmental plan” within the meaning of Section 3(32) of ERISA and (b) transactions by or with Borrower are not subject to any state or other statute , regulation or other restriction

 

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regulating investments of, or fiduciary obligations with respect to, governmental plans within the meaning of Section 3(32) of ERISA which is similar to the provisions of Section 406 of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code and which prohibit or otherwise restrict the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including the exercise by Lender of any of its rights under the Loan Documents.

4.1.10 Compliance. Borrower and each Individual Property and the use thereof comply in all material respects with all applicable Legal Requirements, including building and zoning ordinances and codes. Borrower is not in default or violation of any order, writ, injunction, decree or demand of any Governmental Authority. There has not been committed by Borrower or any other Person in occupancy of or involved with the operation or use of the Property any act or omission affording the federal government or any other Governmental Authority the right of forfeiture as against the Property or any part thereof or any monies paid in performance of Borrower’s obligations under any of the Loan Documents. On the Closing Date, the Improvements at each Individual Property were in material compliance with applicable law.

4.1.11 Financial Information. All financial data, including the statements of cash flow and income and operating expense, that have been delivered to Lender in connection with the Loan (a) are true, complete and correct in all material respects, (b) accurately represent the financial condition of Borrower and the Property, as applicable, as of the date of such reports, and (c) to the extent prepared or audited by an independent certified public accounting firm, have been prepared in accordance with GAAP throughout the periods covered, except as disclosed therein. Except for Permitted Encumbrances, Borrower does not have any contingent liabilities, liabilities for taxes, unusual forward or long-term commitments or unrealized or anticipated losses from any unfavorable commitments that are known to Borrower and reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the Property (or any portion thereof) or the current operation thereof, except as referred to or reflected in said financial statements. Since the date of such financial statements, there has been no material adverse change in the financial condition, operations or business of Borrower from that set forth in said financial statements.

4.1.12 Condemnation. No Condemnation or other similar proceeding has been commenced or, to Borrower’s best knowledge, is threatened or contemplated with respect to all or any portion of the Property or for the relocation of roadways providing access to any Individual Property.

4.1.13 Federal Reserve Regulations. No part of the proceeds of the Loan will be used for the purpose of purchasing or acquiring any “margin stock” within the meaning of Regulation U of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or for any other purpose which would be inconsistent with such Regulation U or any other Regulations of such Board of Governors, or for any purposes prohibited by Legal Requirements or by the terms and conditions of this Agreement or the other Loan Documents.

 

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4.1.14 Utilities and Public Access. Each Individual Property has rights of access to public ways and is served by water, sewer, sanitary sewer and storm drain facilities adequate to service the applicable Individual Property for its intended uses. All public utilities necessary or convenient to the full use and enjoyment of each Individual Property are located either in the public right of way abutting the applicable Individual Property (which are connected so as to serve the applicable Individual Property without passing over other property) or in recorded easements serving the applicable Individual Property and such easements are set forth in and insured by the applicable Title Insurance Policy. All roads necessary for the use of each Individual Property for its current purposes have been completed and dedicated to public use and accepted by all Governmental Authorities.

4.1.15 Not a Foreign Person. Borrower is not a “foreign person” within the meaning of §1445(f)(3) of the Code.

4.1.16 Separate Lots. Each Individual Property is comprised of one (1) or more parcels which constitute a separate tax lot or lots and does not constitute a portion of any other tax lot not a part of the applicable Individual Property.

4.1.17 Assessments. There are no pending or proposed special or other assessments for public improvements or otherwise affecting the Property of any portion thereof, nor are there any contemplated improvements to the Property (or any portion thereof) that may result in such special or other assessments.

4.1.18 Enforceability. The Loan Documents are enforceable by Lender (or any subsequent holder thereof) in accordance with their respective terms, subject to principles of equity and bankruptcy, insolvency and other laws generally applicable to creditors’ rights and the enforcement of debtors’ obligations. The Loan Documents are not subject to any right of rescission, set off, counterclaim or defense by Borrower or Guarantor, including the defense of usury, nor would the operation of any of the terms of the Loan Documents, or the exercise of any right thereunder, render the Loan Documents unenforceable (subject to principles of equity and bankruptcy, insolvency and other laws generally affecting creditors’ rights and the enforcement of debtors’ obligations), and neither Borrower nor Guarantor has asserted any right of rescission, set off, counterclaim or defense with respect thereto.

4.1.19 No Prior Assignment. There are no prior assignments of the Leases or any portion of the Rents due and payable or to become due and payable which are presently outstanding.

4.1.20 Insurance. Borrower has obtained and has delivered to Lender certified copies of the Policies (or other evidence acceptable to Lender) reflecting the insurance coverages, amounts and other requirements set forth in this Agreement. No claims have been made or are currently pending, outstanding or otherwise remain unsatisfied under any such Policy, and neither Borrower nor any other Person, has done, by act or omission, anything which would impair the coverage of any such Policy.

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4.1.22 Certificate of Occupancy; Licenses. All certifications, permits, franchises, licenses, consents, authorizations, and approvals, including, certificates of completion and occupancy permits, required for the legal use, occupancy and operation of each Individual Property have been obtained and are in full force and effect. The use being made of each Individual Property is in conformity with the certificate of occupancy issued for the applicable Individual Property.

4.1.23 Flood Zone. None of the Improvements on the Property (or any portion thereof) are located in an area as identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as an area having special flood hazards, or, if so located, the flood insurance required pursuant to Section 6.1(a) is in full force and effect with respect to the applicable Individual Property.

4.1.24 Physical Condition. Each Individual Property, including all buildings, improvements, parking facilities, sidewalks, storm drainage systems, roofs, plumbing systems, HVAC systems, fire protection systems, electrical systems, equipment, elevators, exterior sidings and doors, landscaping, irrigation systems and all structural components, is in good condition, order and repair in all material respects; there exists no structural or other material defects or damages in the Property (or any portion thereof), whether latent or otherwise, and Borrower has not received notice from any insurance company or bonding company of any defects or inadequacies in the Property, or any part thereof, which would adversely affect the insurability of the same or cause the imposition of extraordinary premiums or charges thereon or of any termination or threatened termination of any policy of insurance or bond.

4.1.25 Boundaries. All of the improvements which were included in determining the appraised value of the Property (or any portion thereof) lie wholly within the boundaries and building restriction lines of the applicable Individual Property, and no improvements on adjoining properties encroach upon the Property or any portion thereof, and no easements or other encumbrances upon the Property (or any portion thereof) encroach upon any of the Improvements, so as to affect the value or marketability of the Property (or any portion thereof) except those which are insured against by the applicable Title Insurance Policy.

4.1.26 Leases. The Property is not subject to any leases other than the Leases described in the rent roll attached hereto as Schedule I and made a part hereof, which rent roll is true, complete and accurate in all respects as of the Closing Date. Borrower is the owner and lessor of landlord’s interest in the Leases. No Person has any possessory interest in the Property (or any portion thereof) or right to occupy the same except under and pursuant to the provisions of the Leases. The current Leases are in full force and effect and there are no defaults thereunder by either party and there are no conditions that, with the passage of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute defaults thereunder. No Rent has been paid more than one (1) month in advance of its due date. All security deposits are held by Borrower in accordance with applicable law. All work to be performed by Borrower under each Lease has been performed as required and has been accepted by the applicable Tenant, and any payments, free rent, partial rent, rebate of rent or other payments, credits, allowances or abatements required to be given by Borrower to any Tenant has already been

 

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received by such Tenant. There has been no prior sale, transfer or assignment, hypothecation or pledge of any Lease or of the Rents received therein which is outstanding. No Tenant listed on Schedule I has assigned its Lease or sublet all or any portion of the premises demised thereby, no such Tenant holds its leased premises under assignment or sublease, nor does anyone except such Tenant and its employees occupy such leased premises. No Tenant under any Lease has a right or option pursuant to such Lease or otherwise to purchase all or any part of the leased premises or the building of which the leased premises are a part. No Tenant under any Lease has any right or option for additional space in the Improvements.

4.1.27 Survey. Each Survey for each Individual Property delivered to Lender in connection with this Agreement does not fail to reflect any material matter affecting the applicable Individual Property or the title thereto.

4.1.28 Inventory. Borrower is the owner of all of the Equipment, Fixtures and Personal Property (as such terms are defined in the Security Instrument) located on or at each Individual Property and shall not lease any Equipment, Fixtures or Personal Property other than as permitted hereunder. All of the Equipment, Fixtures and Personal Property are sufficient to operate each Individual Property in the manner required hereunder and in the manner in which it is currently operated.

4.1.29 Filing and Recording Taxes. All transfer taxes, deed stamps, intangible taxes or other amounts in the nature of transfer taxes required to be paid by any Person under applicable Legal Requirements have been paid. All mortgage, mortgage recording, stamp, intangible or other similar tax required to be paid by any Person under applicable Legal Requirements currently in effect in connection with the execution, delivery, recordation, filing, registration, perfection or enforcement of any of the Loan Documents, including the Security Instrument, have been paid.

4.1.30 Special Purpose Entity/Separateness. (a) Until the Debt has been paid in full, Borrower hereby represents, warrants and covenants that Borrower is, shall be and shall continue to be a Special Purpose Entity.

(b) The representations, warranties and covenants set forth in Section 4.1.30(a) shall survive for so long as any amount remains payable to Lender under this Agreement or any other Loan Document.

(c) Any and all of the stated facts and assumptions made in any Insolvency Opinion, including any exhibits attached thereto, will have been and shall be true and correct in all respects, and Borrower will have complied and will comply with all of the stated facts and assumptions made with respect to it in any Insolvency Opinion. Each entity other than Borrower with respect to which an assumption is made or a fact stated in any Insolvency Opinion will have complied and shall comply with all of the assumptions made and facts stated with respect to it in any such Insolvency Opinion. Borrower covenants that in connection with any Additional Insolvency Opinion delivered in connection with this Agreement it shall provide an updated certification regarding compliance with the facts and assumptions made therein.

 

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(d) Borrower covenants and agrees that Borrower shall provide Lender with thirty (30) days’ prior written notice prior to the removal of an Independent Director of Borrower.

4.1.31 Management Agreement. The Management Agreement is in full force and effect and there is no default thereunder by any party thereto and no event has occurred that, with the passage of time and/or the giving of notice would constitute a default thereunder. The Management Agreement was entered into on commercially reasonable terms.

4.1.32 Illegal Activity. No portion of the Property has been or will be purchased with proceeds of any illegal activity.

4.1.33 No Change in Facts or Circumstances; Disclosure. All information submitted by and on behalf of Borrower to Lender and in all financial statements, rent rolls (including the rent roll attached hereto as Schedule I), reports, certificates and other documents submitted in connection with the Loan or in satisfaction of the terms thereof and all statements of fact made by Borrower in this Agreement or in any other Loan Document, are true, complete and correct in all material respects. There has been no material adverse change in any condition, fact, circumstance or event that would make any such information inaccurate, incomplete or otherwise misleading in any material respect or that otherwise materially and adversely affects or might materially and adversely affect the use, operation or value of the Property or the business operations or the financial condition of Borrower. Borrower has disclosed to Lender all material facts and has not failed to disclose any material fact that could cause any Provided Information or representation or warranty made herein to be materially misleading.

4.1.34 Investment Company Act. Borrower is not (a) an “investment company” or a company “controlled” by an “investment company,” within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended; (b) a “holding company” or a “subsidiary company” of a “holding company” or an “affiliate” of either a “holding company” or a “subsidiary company” within the meaning of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, as amended; or (c) subject to any other federal or state law or regulation which purports to restrict or regulate its ability to borrow money.

4.1.35 Embargoed Person. As of the date hereof and at all times throughout the term of the Loan, including after giving effect to any Transfers permitted pursuant to the Loan Documents, (a) none of the funds or other assets of Borrower and Guarantor constitute property of, or are beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, by any Embargoed Person; (b) no Embargoed Person has any interest of any nature whatsoever in Borrower or Guarantor, as applicable, with the result that the investment in Borrower or Guarantor, as applicable (whether directly or indirectly), is prohibited by law or the Loan is in violation of law; and (c) none of the funds of Borrower or Guarantor, as applicable, have been derived from any unlawful activity with the result that the investment in Borrower or Guarantor, as applicable (whether directly or indirectly), is prohibited by law or the Loan is in violation of law.

 

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4.1.36 Principal Place of Business; State of Organization. Borrower’s principal place of business as of the date hereof is the address set forth in the introductory paragraph of this Agreement. The Borrower is organized under the laws of the State of Delaware and its organizational identification number is 5076288.

4.1.37 Environmental Representations and Warranties. Except as otherwise disclosed by each Phase I environmental report (or Phase II environmental report, if required) delivered to Lender by Borrower in connection with the origination of the Loan (such report is referred to below as the “Environmental Report”), (a) there are no Hazardous Substances or underground storage tanks in, on, or under any Individual Property and no Hazardous Substances have been handled, manufactured, generated, stored, processed, or disposed of on or released or discharged from any Individual Property, except those that are (i) in compliance with Environmental Laws and with permits issued pursuant thereto (to the extent such permits are required under Environmental Law), (ii) de-minimis amounts necessary to operate the Property for the purposes set forth in the Loan Agreement which will not result in an environmental condition in, on or under the Property and which are otherwise permitted under and used in compliance with Environmental Law and (iii) fully disclosed to Lender in writing pursuant the Environmental Report; (b) there are no past, present or threatened Releases of Hazardous Substances in, on, under or from any Individual Property which has not been fully remediated in accordance with Environmental Law; (c) there is no threat of any Release of Hazardous Substances migrating to any Individual Property; (d) there is no past or present non-compliance with Environmental Laws, or with permits issued pursuant thereto, in connection with the Property which has not been fully remediated in accordance with Environmental Law; (e) Borrower does not know of, and has not received, any written or oral notice or other communication from any Person (including a Governmental Authority) relating to Hazardous Substances or Remediation thereof, of possible liability of any Person pursuant to any Environmental Law, other environmental conditions in connection with any Individual Property, or any actual or potential administrative or judicial proceedings in connection with any of the foregoing; (f) Borrower has truthfully and fully disclosed to Lender, in writing, any and all information relating to environmental conditions in, on, under or from each Individual Property that is known to Borrower and has provided to Lender all information that is contained in Borrower’s files and records, including any reports relating to Hazardous Substances in, on, under or from each Individual Property and/or to the environmental condition of each Individual Property; and (g) there are no Institutional Controls on or affecting any Individual Property.

4.1.38 Cash Management Account. Borrower hereby represents and warrants to Lender that:

(a) This Agreement, together with the other Loan Documents, create a valid and continuing security interest (as defined in the Uniform Commercial Code) in the Lockbox Account and Cash Management Account in favor of Lender, which security interest is prior to all other Liens, other than Permitted Encumbrances, and is enforceable as such against creditors of and purchasers from Borrower. Other than in connection with the Loan Documents and except for Permitted Encumbrances, Borrower has not sold, pledged, transferred or otherwise conveyed the Lockbox Account and Cash Management Account;

 

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(b) Each of the Lockbox Account and Cash Management Account constitutes a “deposit account” and/or “securities account” within the meaning of the Uniform Commercial Code);

(c) Pursuant and subject to the terms hereof and the other applicable Loan Documents, the Lockbox Bank and Agent have agreed to comply with all instructions originated by Lender, without further consent by Borrower, directing disposition of the Lockbox Account and Cash Management Account and all sums at any time held, deposited or invested therein, together with any interest or other earnings thereon, and all proceeds thereof (including proceeds of sales and other dispositions), whether accounts, general intangibles, chattel paper, deposit accounts, instruments, documents or securities; and

(d) The Lockbox Account and Cash Management Account are not in the name of any Person other than Borrower, as pledgor, or Lender, as pledgee. Borrower has not consented to the Lockbox Bank and Agent complying with instructions with respect to the Lockbox Account and Cash Management Account from any Person other than Lender.

(e) The Property is not subject to any cash management system (other than pursuant to the Loan Documents), and any and all existing tenant instruction letters issued in connection with any previous financing have been duly terminated prior to the date hereof.

Section 4.2 Survival of Representations. Borrower agrees that all of the representations and warranties of Borrower set forth in Section 4.1 hereof and elsewhere in this Agreement and in the other Loan Documents shall survive for so long as any amount remains owing to Lender under this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents by Borrower. All representations, warranties, covenants and agreements made in this Agreement or in the other Loan Documents by Borrower shall be deemed to have been relied upon by Lender notwithstanding any investigation heretofore or hereafter made by Lender or on its behalf.

ARTICLE V - BORROWER COVENANTS

Section 5.1 Affirmative Covenants. From the date hereof and until payment and performance in full of all obligations of Borrower under the Loan Documents or the earlier release of the Lien of the Security Instrument encumbering the Property (and all related obligations) in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, Borrower hereby covenants and agrees with Lender that:

5.1.1 Existence; Compliance with Legal Requirements. Borrower shall do or cause to be done all things necessary to preserve, renew and keep in full force and effect its existence, rights, licenses, permits, authorizations, and franchises and comply with all Legal Requirements applicable to it and the Property, including all regulations, building and zoning codes and certificates of occupancy. There shall never be committed by Borrower, and Borrower shall never permit any other Person in occupancy of or involved with the operation or use of the

 

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Property to commit any act or omission affording the federal government or any state or local government the right of forfeiture against the Property or any part thereof or any monies paid in performance of Borrower’s obligations under any of the Loan Documents. Borrower hereby covenants and agrees not to commit, permit or suffer to exist any act or omission affording such right of forfeiture. Borrower shall at all times maintain, preserve and protect all franchises and trade names and preserve all the remainder of its property used or useful in the conduct of its business and shall keep each Individual Property in good working order and repair, and from time to time make, or cause to be made, all reasonably necessary repairs, renewals, replacements, betterments and improvements thereto, all as more fully provided in the Loan Documents. Borrower shall keep each Individual Property insured at all times by financially sound and reputable insurers, to such extent and against such risks, and maintain liability and such other insurance, as is more fully provided in this Agreement. Borrower shall from time to time, upon Lender’s request, provide Lender with evidence reasonably satisfactory to Lender that the Property complies with all Legal Requirements or is exempt from compliance with Legal Requirements. Borrower shall give prompt notice to Lender of the receipt by Borrower of any notice related to a violation of any Legal Requirements and of the commencement of any proceedings or investigations which relate to compliance with Legal Requirements. After prior written notice to Lender, Borrower, at Borrower’s own expense, may contest by appropriate legal proceeding promptly initiated and conducted in good faith and with due diligence, the validity of any Legal Requirement, the applicability of any Legal Requirement to Borrower or any Individual Property or any alleged violation of any Legal Requirement, provided that (i) no Default or Event of Default has occurred and remains uncured; (ii) such proceeding shall be permitted under and be conducted in accordance with the provisions of any instrument to which Borrower is subject and shall not constitute a default thereunder and such proceeding shall be conducted in accordance with all applicable statutes, laws and ordinances; (iii) neither the applicable Individual Property nor any part thereof or interest therein will be in danger of being sold, forfeited, terminated, cancelled or lost; (iv) Borrower shall promptly upon final determination thereof comply with any such Legal Requirement determined to be valid or applicable or cure any violation of any Legal Requirement; (v) such proceeding shall suspend the enforcement of the contested Legal Requirement against Borrower or the applicable Individual Property; and (vi) Borrower shall furnish such security as may be required in the proceeding, or as may be requested by Lender, to insure compliance with such Legal Requirement, together with all interest and penalties payable in connection therewith. Lender may apply any such security, as necessary to cause compliance with such Legal Requirement at any time when, in the reasonable judgment of Lender, the validity, applicability or violation of such Legal Requirement is finally established or the applicable Individual Property (or any part thereof or interest therein) shall be in danger of being sold, forfeited, terminated, cancelled or lost.

5.1.2 Taxes and Other Charges. Borrower shall pay all Taxes and Other Charges now or hereafter levied or assessed or imposed against the Property or any part thereof as the same become due and payable; provided, however, Borrower’s obligation to directly pay Taxes shall be suspended for so long as Borrower complies with the terms and provisions of Section 7.2 hereof. Borrower shall deliver to Lender receipts for payment or other evidence satisfactory to Lender that the Taxes and Other Charges have been so paid or are not then delinquent no later than ten (10) days prior to the date on which the Taxes and/or Other Charges would otherwise be delinquent if not paid. Borrower shall furnish to Lender receipts for the payment of the Taxes and the Other Charges prior to the date

 

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the same shall become delinquent (provided, however, Borrower is not required to furnish such receipts for payment of Taxes if such Taxes have been paid by Lender pursuant to Section 7.2 hereof and Lender has received receipts from the relevant taxing authority). Borrower shall not suffer and shall promptly cause to be paid and discharged any Lien or charge whatsoever which may be or become a Lien or charge against any Individual Property, and shall promptly pay for all utility services provided to the Property. After prior written notice to Lender, Borrower, at Borrower’s own expense, may contest by appropriate legal proceeding, promptly initiated and conducted in good faith and with due diligence, the amount or validity or application in whole or in part of any Taxes or Other Charges, provided that (i) no Default or Event of Default has occurred and remains uncured; (ii) such proceeding shall be permitted under and be conducted in accordance with the provisions of any other instrument to which Borrower is subject and shall not constitute a default thereunder and such proceeding shall be conducted in accordance with all applicable statutes, laws and ordinances; (iii) neither the applicable Individual Property nor any part thereof or interest therein will be in danger of being sold, forfeited, terminated, cancelled or lost; (iv) Borrower shall promptly upon final determination thereof pay the amount of any such Taxes or Other Charges, together with all costs, interest and penalties which may be payable in connection therewith; (v) such proceeding shall suspend the collection of such contested Taxes or Other Charges from the applicable Individual Property; (vi) Borrower shall have set aside adequate reserves for the payment of the Taxes, together with all interest and penalties thereon, unless Borrower has paid all of the Taxes under protest; and (vii) Borrower shall furnish such security as may be required in the proceeding, or as may be requested by Lender, to insure the payment of any such Taxes or Other Charges, together with all interest and penalties thereon. Lender may pay over any such cash deposit or part thereof held by Lender to the claimant entitled thereto at any time when, in the judgment of Lender, the entitlement of such claimant is established or the applicable Individual Property (or part thereof or interest therein) shall be in danger of being sold, forfeited, terminated, cancelled or lost or there shall be any danger of the Lien of the Security Instrument being primed by any related Lien.

5.1.3 Litigation. Borrower shall give prompt written notice to Lender of any litigation or governmental proceedings pending or threatened against Borrower and/or Guarantor which might materially adversely affect Borrower’s or Guarantor’s condition (financial or otherwise) or business or the Property (or any portion thereof).

5.1.4 Access to Property. Borrower shall permit agents, representatives and employees of Lender to inspect the Property or any part thereof at reasonable hours upon reasonable advance notice.

5.1.5 Notice of Default. Borrower shall promptly advise Lender of any material adverse change in Borrower’s or Guarantor’s condition, financial or otherwise, or of the occurrence of any Default or Event of Default of which Borrower has knowledge.

5.1.6 Cooperate in Legal Proceedings. Borrower shall cooperate fully with Lender with respect to any proceedings before any court, board or other Governmental Authority which may in any way affect the rights of Lender hereunder or any rights obtained by Lender under any of the other Loan Documents and, in connection therewith, permit Lender, at its election, to participate in any such proceedings.

 

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5.1.7 Perform Loan Documents. Borrower shall observe, perform and satisfy all the terms, provisions, covenants and conditions of, and shall pay when due all costs, fees and expenses to the extent required under the Loan Documents executed and delivered by, or applicable to, Borrower.

5.1.8 Award and Insurance Benefits. Borrower shall cooperate with Lender in obtaining for Lender the benefits of any Awards or Insurance Proceeds lawfully or equitably payable in connection with the Property (or any portion thereof), and Lender shall be reimbursed for any expenses incurred in connection therewith (including attorneys’ fees and disbursements, and the payment by Borrower of the expense of an appraisal on behalf of Lender in case of Casualty or Condemnation affecting the Property or any part thereof) out of such Insurance Proceeds.

5.1.9 Further Assurances. Borrower shall, at Borrower’s sole cost and expense:

(a) furnish to Lender all instruments, documents, boundary surveys, footing or foundation surveys, certificates, plans and specifications, appraisals, title and other insurance reports and agreements, and each and every other document, certificate, agreement and instrument required to be furnished by Borrower pursuant to the terms of the Loan Documents or which are reasonably requested by Lender in connection therewith;

(b) execute and deliver to Lender such documents, instruments, certificates, assignments and other writings, and do such other acts necessary or desirable, to evidence, preserve and/or protect the collateral at any time securing or intended to secure the obligations of Borrower under the Loan Documents, as Lender may reasonably require; and

(c) do and execute all and such further lawful and reasonable acts, conveyances and assurances for the better and more effective carrying out of the intents and purposes of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, as Lender shall reasonably require from time to time.

5.1.10 Principal Place of Business, State of Organization. Borrower shall not cause or permit any change to be made in its name, identity (including its trade name or names), place of organization or formation (as set forth in Section 4.1.36 hereof) or Borrower’s corporate or partnership or other structure unless Borrower shall have first notified Lender in writing of such change at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of such change, and shall have first taken all action required by Lender for the purpose of perfecting or protecting the lien and security interests of Lender pursuant to this Agreement, and the other Loan Documents and, in the case of a change in Borrower’s structure, without first obtaining the prior written consent of Lender, which consent may be given or denied in Lender’s discretion. Upon Lender’s request, Borrower shall, at Borrower’s sole cost and expense, execute and deliver additional security agreements and other instruments which may be necessary to effectively evidence or perfect Lender’s security interest in the Property (or any portion thereof) as a result of such change of

 

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principal place of business or place of organization. Borrower’s principal place of business and chief executive office, and the place where Borrower keeps its books and records, including recorded data of any kind or nature, regardless of the medium or recording, including software, writings, plans, specifications and schematics, has been for the preceding four months (or, if less, the entire period of the existence of Borrower) and will continue to be the address of Borrower set forth at the introductory paragraph of this Agreement (unless Borrower notifies Lender in writing at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of such change). Borrower shall promptly notify Lender of any change in its organizational identification number. If Borrower does not now have an organizational identification number and later obtains one, Borrower promptly shall notify Lender of such organizational identification number.

5.1.11 Financial Reporting. (a) Borrower shall keep and maintain or shall cause to be kept and maintained on a Fiscal Year basis, in accordance with the requirements for a Special Purpose Entity set forth herein and GAAP (or such other accounting basis acceptable to Lender), proper and accurate books, records and accounts reflecting all of the financial affairs of Borrower and all items of income and expense in connection with the operation of each Individual Property. Lender shall have the right from time to time at all times during normal business hours upon reasonable notice to examine such books, records and accounts at the office of Borrower or any other Person maintaining such books, records and accounts and to make such copies or extracts thereof as Lender shall desire. After the occurrence of an Event of Default, Borrower shall pay any costs and expenses incurred by Lender to examine Borrower’s accounting records with respect to each Individual Property, as Lender shall determine to be necessary or appropriate in the protection of Lender’s interest.

(b) Borrower shall furnish to Lender annually, within ninety (90) days following the end of each Fiscal Year of Borrower, a complete copy of Borrower’s annual financial statements audited by an independent certified public accountant acceptable to Lender in accordance with GAAP (or such other accounting basis acceptable to Lender) covering each Individual Property for such Fiscal Year and containing statements of profit and loss for Borrower and each Individual Property, an annual rent roll and a balance sheet for Borrower. Such statements shall set forth the financial condition and the results of operations for each Individual Property for such Fiscal Year, and shall include amounts representing annual net operating income, net cash flow, gross income, and operating expenses.

(c) Borrower shall furnish, or cause to be furnished, to Lender on or before twenty (20) days after the end of each calendar quarter the following items, accompanied by an Officer’s Certificate stating that such items are true, correct, accurate, and complete and fairly present the financial condition and results of the operations of Borrower and each Individual Property (subject to normal year-end adjustments) as applicable: (i) a rent roll for the subject quarter; (ii) quarterly and year-to-date operating statements (including Capital Expenditures) prepared for each calendar quarter, noting net operating income, gross income, and operating expenses (not including any contributions to the Replacement Reserve Fund and the Required Repair Fund), and other information necessary and sufficient to fairly represent the financial position and results of operation of each Individual Property during such calendar quarter, and containing a comparison of budgeted income and expenses and the actual income and expenses; and (iii) a calculation reflecting the annual Debt Service Coverage Ratio for the immediately preceding

 

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three (3), six (6), and twelve (12) month periods as of the last day of such quarter. In addition, such certificate shall also be accompanied by an Officer’s Certificate stating that the representations and warranties of Borrower set forth in Section 4.1.30 are true and correct as of the date of such certificate.

(d) Until the earlier of Securitization or twelve (12) months after the date of this Agreement, Borrower shall furnish, or cause to be furnished, to Lender on or before twenty (20) days after the end of each calendar month, all of the following items with respect to the previous calendar month, accompanied by an Officer’s Certificate stating that such items are true, correct, accurate, and complete and fairly present the financial condition and results of the operations of Borrower and each Individual Property (subject to normal year-end adjustments) as applicable: (A) a rent roll for the subject month; (B) monthly operating statement(s) of each Individual Property; and (C) year-to-date operating statement(s) of each Individual Property.

(e) Not later than each February 1 during the term of the Loan upon Lender’s request, Borrower shall furnish to Lender, for Lender’s approval, a report setting forth the minimum economic terms that Borrower proposes for use in connection with the standard lease form for leases of portions of the Property during the twelve month period beginning upon such anniversary date. The terms set forth in the leasing report shall reflect the prevailing market conditions for like properties in the locality of each Individual Property.

(f) Upon request, Borrower and its affiliates shall furnish to Lender:

(i) a property management report for each Individual Property, showing the number of inquiries made and/or rental applications received from tenants or prospective tenants and deposits received from tenants and any other information requested by Lender, in reasonable detail and certified by Borrower to be true and complete, but not more frequently than quarterly; and

(ii) an accounting of all security deposits held in connection with any Lease of any part of the Property, including the name and identification number of the accounts in which such security deposits are held, the name and address of the financial institutions in which such security deposits are held and the name of the person to contact at such financial institution, along with any authority or release necessary for Lender to obtain information regarding such accounts directly from such financial institutions.

(g) For the partial year period commencing on the date hereof, and for each Fiscal Year thereafter, Borrower shall submit to Lender an Annual Budget not later than sixty (60) days prior to the commencement of such period or Fiscal Year in form reasonably satisfactory to Lender. The Annual Budget shall be subject to Lender’s written approval (each such Annual Budget, an “Approved Annual Budget”). If Lender objects to a proposed Annual Budget submitted by Borrower, Lender shall advise Borrower of such objections within fifteen (15) days after receipt thereof (and deliver to Borrower a reasonably detailed description of such objections) and Borrower shall promptly revise such Annual Budget and resubmit the same to Lender. Lender shall advise Borrower of any objections to such revised Annual Budget within ten (10) days after receipt thereof (and deliver to Borrower a reasonably detailed description of

 

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such objections) and Borrower shall promptly revise the same in accordance with the process described in this subsection until Lender approves the Annual Budget. Until such time that Lender approves a proposed Annual Budget, the most recently Approved Annual Budget shall apply; provided that, such Approved Annual Budget shall be adjusted to reflect actual increases in Taxes, Insurance Premiums and Other Charges.

(h) If Borrower must incur an extraordinary operating expense or capital expense not set forth in the Approved Annual Budget (each an “Extraordinary Expense”), then Borrower shall promptly deliver to Lender a reasonably detailed explanation of such proposed Extraordinary Expense for Lender’s approval, which may be given or denied in Lender’s discretion.

(i) Borrower shall furnish to Lender, within ten (10) Business Days after request (or as soon thereafter as may be reasonably possible), such further detailed information with respect to the operation of the Property (or any portion thereof) and the financial affairs of Borrower as may be reasonably requested by Lender.

(j) Borrower shall furnish to Lender, within ten (10) Business Days after Lender’s request (or as soon thereafter as may be reasonably possible), financial and sales information from any Tenant designated by Lender (to the extent such financial and sales information is required to be provided under the applicable Lease and same is received by Borrower after request therefor).

(k) Borrower shall cause Guarantor to furnish to Lender annually, within ninety (90) days following the end of each Fiscal Year of Guarantor: (i) financial statements audited by an independent certified public accountant, which shall include an annual balance sheet and profit and loss statement of Guarantor, in the form reasonably required by Lender or (ii) a signed personal financial statement in a form satisfactory to Lender if such Guarantor is an individual.

(l) Any reports, statements or other information required to be delivered under this Agreement shall be delivered (i) in paper form, (ii) on a diskette, and (iii) if requested by Lender and within the capabilities of Borrower’s data systems without change or modification thereto, in electronic form and prepared using Microsoft Word for Windows files (which files may be prepared using a spreadsheet program and saved as word processing files). Borrower agrees that Lender may disclose information regarding the Property and Borrower that is provided to Lender pursuant to this Section 5.1.11 in connection with the Securitization to such parties requesting such information in connection with such Securitization.

5.1.12 Business and Operations. Borrower shall continue to engage in the businesses presently conducted by it as and to the extent the same are necessary for the ownership, maintenance, management and operation of each Individual Property. Borrower shall qualify to do business and shall remain in good standing in the jurisdiction in which each Individual Property is located and the jurisdiction of its formation. Borrower shall at all times during the term of the Loan, continue to own all of Equipment, Fixtures and Personal Property which are necessary to operate each Individual Property in the manner required hereunder and in the manner in which it is currently operated.

 

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5.1.13 Title to the Property. Borrower shall warrant and defend (a) the title to each Individual Property and every part thereof, subject only to Liens permitted hereunder (including Permitted Encumbrances) and (b) the validity and priority of the Lien of the Security Instrument on each Individual Property, subject only to Liens permitted hereunder (including Permitted Encumbrances), in each case against the claims of all Persons whomsoever. Borrower shall reimburse Lender for any losses, costs, damages or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) incurred by Lender if an interest in the Property (or any part thereof), other than as permitted hereunder, is claimed by another Person.

5.1.14 Costs of Enforcement. In the event (a) that the Security Instrument encumbering the Property (or any portion thereof) is foreclosed in whole or in part or that the Security Instrument is put into the hands of an attorney for collection, suit, action or foreclosure, (b) of the foreclosure of any mortgage encumbering the Property (or any portion thereof) prior to or subsequent to the Security Instrument in which proceeding Lender is made a party, or (c) of the bankruptcy, insolvency, rehabilitation or other similar proceeding in respect of Borrower or any of its constituent Persons or an assignment by Borrower or any of its constituent Persons for the benefit of its creditors, Borrower, its successors or assigns, shall be chargeable with and agrees to pay all costs of collection and defense, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, incurred by Lender or Borrower in connection therewith and in connection with any appellate proceeding or post judgment action involved therein, together with all required service or use taxes.

5.1.15 Estoppel Statement. (a) After request by Lender, Borrower shall within ten (10) days furnish Lender or any proposed assignee of the Loan with a statement, duly acknowledged and certified, setting forth (i) the original principal amount of the Note, (ii) the unpaid principal amount of the Note, (iii) the Interest Rate of the Note, (iv) the terms of payment and Maturity Date, (v) the date installments of interest and/or principal were last paid, (vi) that, except as provided in such statement, there are no Defaults or Events of Default under this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents, (vii) that the Loan Documents are valid, legal and binding obligations and have not been modified or if modified, giving particulars of such modification, (viii) whether any offsets or defenses exist against the obligations secured hereby and, if any are alleged to exist, a detailed description thereof, (ix) that all Leases are in full force and effect and (provided the applicable Individual Property is not a residential multifamily property) have not been modified (or if modified, setting forth all modifications), (x) the date to which the Rents thereunder have been paid pursuant to the Leases, (xi) whether or not, to the best knowledge of Borrower, any of the lessees under the Leases are in default under the Leases, and, if any of the lessees are in default, setting forth the specific nature of all such defaults, (xii) the amount of security deposits held by Borrower under each Lease and that such amounts are consistent with the amounts required under each Lease, and (xiii) as to any other matters reasonably requested by Lender and reasonably related to the Leases, the obligations secured hereby, the Property (or any portion thereof) or this Security Instrument.

(b) Borrower shall deliver to Lender upon request, tenant estoppel certificates from each commercial Tenant leasing space at the Property in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Lender provided that Borrower shall not be required to deliver such certificates more frequently than two (2) times in any calendar year.

 

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5.1.16 Loan Proceeds. Borrower shall use the proceeds of the Loan received by it on the Closing Date only for the purposes set forth in Section 2.1.4 hereof.

5.1.17 Performance by Borrower. Borrower shall in a timely manner observe, perform and fulfill each and every covenant, term and provision of each Loan Document executed and delivered by, or applicable to, Borrower, and shall not enter into or otherwise suffer or permit any amendment, waiver, supplement, termination or other modification of any Loan Document executed and delivered by, or applicable to, Borrower without the prior written consent of Lender.

5.1.18 Confirmation of Representations. Borrower shall deliver, in connection with any Securitization, (a) one (1) or more Officer’s Certificates certifying as to the accuracy of all representations made by Borrower in the Loan Documents as of the date of the closing of such Securitization in all relevant jurisdictions, and (b) certificates of the relevant Governmental Authorities in all relevant jurisdictions indicating the good standing and qualification of Borrower and Guarantor as of the date of the Securitization.

5.1.19 Environmental Covenants. (a) Borrower covenants and agrees that: (i) all uses and operations on or of the Property (or any portion thereof), whether by Borrower or any other Person, shall be in compliance with all Environmental Laws and permits issued pursuant thereto; (ii) there shall be no Releases of Hazardous Substances in, on, under or from any Individual Property; (iii) there shall be no Hazardous Substances in, on, or under any Individual Property, except those that are (A) in compliance with all Environmental Laws and with permits issued pursuant thereto (to the extent such permits are required by Environmental Law), (B) de-minimis amounts necessary to operate the applicable Individual Property for the purposes set forth in the Loan Agreement which will not result in an environmental condition in, on or under the applicable Individual Property and which are otherwise permitted under and used in compliance with Environmental Law and (C) fully disclosed to Lender in writing; (iv) Borrower shall keep the Property free and clear of all liens and other encumbrances imposed pursuant to any Environmental Law, whether due to any act or omission of Borrower or any other Person (the “Environmental Liens”); (v) Borrower shall, at its sole cost and expense, fully and expeditiously cooperate in all activities pursuant to subsection (b) below, including providing all relevant information and making knowledgeable persons available for interviews; (vi) Borrower shall, at its sole cost and expense, perform any environmental site assessment or other investigation of environmental conditions in connection with the Property, pursuant to any reasonable written request of Lender made if Lender has reason to believe that an environmental

 

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hazard exists on any Individual Property (including sampling, testing and analysis of soil, water, air, building materials and other materials and substances whether solid, liquid or gas), and share with Lender the reports and other results thereof, and Lender and other Indemnified Parties shall be entitled to rely on such reports and other results thereof; (vii) Borrower shall, at its sole cost and expense, comply with all reasonable written requests of Lender made if Lender has reason to believe that an environmental hazard exists on any Individual Property (A) reasonably effectuate Remediation of any condition (including a Release of a Hazardous Substance) in, on, under or from any Individual Property; (B) comply with any Environmental Law; (C) comply with any directive from any Governmental Authority; and (D) take any other reasonable action necessary or appropriate for protection of human health or the environment; (viii) Borrower shall not do or allow any Tenant or other user of the Property to do any act that materially increases the dangers to human health or the environment, poses an unreasonable risk of harm to any Person (whether on or off the Property (or any portion thereof)), impairs or may impair the value of the Property (or any portion thereof), is contrary to any requirement of any insurer, constitutes a public or private nuisance, constitutes waste, or violates any covenant, condition, agreement or easement applicable to the Property (or any portion thereof); (ix) Borrower shall immediately notify Lender in writing of (A) any presence or Releases or threatened Releases of Hazardous Substances in, on, under, from or migrating towards any Individual Property; (B) any non-compliance with any Environmental Laws related in any way to any Individual Property; (C) any actual or potential Environmental Lien; (D) any required or proposed Remediation of environmental conditions relating to any Individual Property; and (E) any written or oral notice or other communication of which Borrower becomes aware from any source whatsoever (including a governmental entity) relating in any way to the release or potential release of Hazardous Substances or Remediation thereof, likely to result in liability of any Person pursuant to any Environmental Law, other environmental conditions in connection with any Individual Property, or any actual or potential administrative or judicial proceedings in connection with anything referred to in this Section; (x) Borrower shall not install, use, generate, manufacture, store, treat, release or dispose of, nor permit the installation, use, generation, storage, treatment, release or disposal of, any Hazardous Substances (except de-minimis amounts necessary to operate the Property (or any portion thereof) for the purposes set forth in the Loan Agreement which will not result in an environmental condition in, on or under the Property (or any portion thereof) and which are otherwise permitted under and used in compliance with Environmental Law) on, under or about the Property (or any portion thereof), and all uses and operations on or of the Property (or any portion thereof), whether by Borrower or any other person or entity, shall be in compliance with all Environmental Laws and permits issued pursuant thereto; (xi) Borrower shall not make any change in the use or condition of any Individual Property which (A) might lead to the presence on, under or about the applicable Individual Property of any Hazardous Substances which is not in accordance with any applicable Environmental Law, or (B) would require, under any applicable Environmental Law, notice be given to or approval be obtained from any governmental agency in the event of a transfer of ownership or control of the applicable Individual Property, in each case without the prior written consent of Lender; (xii) Borrower shall not allow any Institutional Control on or to affect any Individual Property; and (xiii) Borrower shall take all acts necessary to preserve its status, if applicable, as an “innocent landowner,” “contiguous property owner,” or “prospective purchaser” as to the Property (or any portion thereof) and as those terms are defined in CERCLA; provided, however, that this covenant does not limit or modify any of Borrower’s other duties or obligations under this Agreement.

(b) If Lender has reason to believe that an environmental hazard exists on any Individual Property that may, in Lender’s discretion, endanger any Tenants or other occupants of the applicable Individual Property or their guests or the general public or may materially and adversely affect the value of the Individual Property , upon reasonable notice from Lender,

 

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Borrower shall, at Borrower’s expense, promptly cause an engineer or consultant satisfactory to Lender to conduct an environmental assessment or audit (the scope of which shall be determined in Lender’s discretion) and take any samples of soil, groundwater or other water, air, or building materials or any other invasive testing requested by Lender and promptly deliver the results of any such assessment, audit, sampling or other testing; provided, however, if such results are not delivered to Lender within a reasonable period or if Lender has reason to believe that an environmental hazard exists on the Property that, in Lender’s sole judgment, endangers any Tenant or other occupant of the Property or their guests or the general public or may materially and adversely affect the value of the applicable Individual Property, upon reasonable notice to Borrower, Lender and any other Person designated by Lender, including any receiver, any representative of a governmental entity, and any environmental consultant, shall have the right, but not the obligation, to enter upon the applicable Individual Property at all reasonable times to assess any and all aspects of the environmental condition of the applicable Individual Property and its use, including conducting any environmental assessment or audit (the scope of which shall be determined in Lender’s discretion) and taking samples of soil, groundwater or other water, air, or building materials, and reasonably conducting other invasive testing. Borrower shall cooperate with and provide Lender and any such Person designated by Lender with access to the applicable Individual Property.

(c) [Intentionally Deleted].

(d) [Intentionally Deleted].

(e) Borrower shall promptly perform all necessary remedial work in response to the presence of any Hazardous Substances on any Individual Property, any violation of any Environmental Laws, or any claims or requirements made by any governmental agency or authority. All such work shall be conducted by licensed and reputable contractors pursuant to written plans approved by the agency or authority in question (if applicable), under proper permits and licenses (if applicable) with such insurance coverage as is customarily maintained by prudent property owners in similar situations. If the cost of the work exceeds $100,000, then Lender shall have the right of prior approval over the environmental contractor and plans, which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All costs and expenses of the remedial work shall be promptly paid by Borrower. In the event Borrower fails to undertake the remedial work, or fails to complete the same within a reasonable time period after the same is undertaken, and if Lender is of the good faith opinion that Lender’s security in the applicable Individual Property is jeopardized thereby, then Lender shall have the right to undertake or complete the remedial work itself. In such event all costs of Lender in doing so, including all fees and expenses of environmental consultants, engineers, attorneys, accountants and other professional advisors, shall become a part of the Loan and shall be due and payable from Borrower upon demand. Such amount shall be secured by the Loan Documents, and failure to pay the same shall be an event of default under the Loan Documents. In the event any Hazardous Substances are removed from the Property, either by Borrower or Lender, the number assigned by the United States Environmental Protection Agency to such Hazardous Substances shall be solely in the name of Borrower, and Borrower shall have any and all liability for such removed Hazardous Substances.

 

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5.1.20 Leasing Matters. Any Leases with respect to the Property written after the date hereof, for more than 3,000 square feet shall be subject to the prior written approval of Lender, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. Upon request, Borrower shall furnish Lender with executed copies of all Leases. All renewals of Leases and all proposed Leases shall provide for rental rates comparable to existing local market rates. All proposed Leases shall be on commercially reasonable terms and shall not contain any terms which would materially affect Lender’s rights under the Loan Documents. All Leases executed after the date hereof shall provide that they are subordinate to the Security Instrument and that the lessee agrees to attorn to Lender or any purchaser at a sale by foreclosure or power of sale. Borrower (i) shall observe and perform the obligations imposed upon the lessor under the Leases in a commercially reasonable manner; (ii) shall enforce and may amend or terminate the terms, covenants and conditions contained in the Leases upon the part of the lessee thereunder to be observed or performed in a commercially reasonable manner and in a manner not to impair the value of the Property (or any portion thereof) involved except that no termination by Borrower or acceptance of surrender by a Tenant of any Leases shall be permitted unless by reason of a tenant default and then only in a commercially reasonable manner to preserve and protect the Property (or any portion thereof); provided, however, that no such termination or surrender of any Lease covering more than 3,000 square feet will be permitted without the prior written consent of Lender; (iii) shall not collect any of the rents more than one (1) month in advance (other than security deposits); (iv) shall not execute any other assignment of lessor’s interest in the Leases or the Rents (except as contemplated by the Loan Documents); (v) shall not alter, modify or change the terms of the Leases in a manner inconsistent with the provisions of the Loan Documents; and (vi) shall execute and deliver at the request of Lender all such further assurances, confirmations and assignments in connection with the Leases as Lender shall from time to time reasonably require. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Borrower shall not enter into a lease of all or substantially all of any Individual Property without Lender’s prior written consent. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, all new Leases and all amendments, modifications, extensions, and renewals of existing Leases with Tenants that are Affiliates of Borrower shall be subject to the prior written consent of Lender.

5.1.21 Alterations. Borrower shall obtain Lender’s prior written consent to any alterations to any Improvements, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed except with respect to alterations that may have a material adverse effect on Borrower’s financial condition, the value of any Individual Property or the applicable Individual Property’s Net Operating Income. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lender’s consent shall not be required in connection with any alterations that will not have a material adverse effect on Borrower’s financial condition, the value of any Individual Property or the applicable Individual Property’s Net Operating Income, provided that such alterations are made in connection with (a) tenant improvement work performed pursuant to the terms of any Lease executed on or before the date hereof, (b) tenant improvement work performed pursuant to the terms and provisions of a Lease and not adversely affecting any structural component of any Improvements, any utility or HVAC system contained in any Improvements or the exterior of any building constituting a part of any Improvements, or (c) alterations performed in connection with the Restoration of any Individual Property after the occurrence of a Casualty or Condemnation in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement. If the total unpaid amounts due and payable with respect to alterations to the Improvements at the Property or any portion thereof (other than such amounts to be paid or reimbursed by Tenants under the Leases) shall at any time exceed $100,000.00 (the “Threshold Amount”), Borrower shall

 

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promptly deliver to Lender as security for the payment of such amounts and as additional security for Borrower’s obligations under the Loan Documents any of the following: (A) cash, (B) U.S. Obligations, (C) other securities having a rating acceptable to Lender and that, at Lender’s option, the applicable Rating Agencies have confirmed in writing will not, in and of itself, result in a downgrade, withdrawal or qualification of the initial, or, if higher, then current ratings assigned to any Securities or any class thereof in connection with any Securitization or (D) a completion and performance bond or an irrevocable letter of credit (payable on sight draft only) issued by a financial institution having a rating by S&P of not less than “A-1+” if the term of such bond or letter of credit is no longer than three (3) months or, if such term is in excess of three (3) months, issued by a financial institution having a rating that is acceptable to Lender and that, at Lender’s option, the applicable Rating Agencies have confirmed in writing will not, in and of itself, result in a downgrade, withdrawal or qualification of the initial, or, if higher, then current ratings assigned to any Securities or class thereof in connection with any Securitization. Such security shall be in an amount equal to the excess of the total unpaid amounts with respect to alterations to the Improvements on the Property (or any portion thereof) (other than such amounts to be paid or reimbursed by Tenants under the Leases) over the Threshold Amount and Lender may apply such security from time to time at the option of Lender to pay for such alterations.

5.1.22 Operation of Property. (a) Borrower shall cause each Individual Property to be operated, in all material respects, in accordance with the applicable Management Agreement (or Replacement Management Agreement) as applicable. If the applicable Management Agreement expires or is terminated (without limiting any obligation of Borrower to obtain Lender’s consent to any termination or modification of the Management Agreement in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement), Borrower shall promptly enter into a Replacement Management Agreement with Manager or another Qualified Manager, as applicable.

(b) Borrower shall: (i) promptly perform and/or observe, in all material respects, all of the covenants and agreements required to be performed and observed by it under the Management Agreement and do all things necessary to preserve and to keep unimpaired its material rights thereunder; (ii) promptly notify Lender of any material default under the Management Agreement of which it is aware; (iii) promptly deliver to Lender a copy of each financial statement, business plan, capital expenditures plan, notice, report and estimate received by it under the Management Agreement; and (iv) enforce the performance and observance of all of the covenants and agreements required to be performed and/or observed by Manager under the Management Agreement, in a commercially reasonable manner.

5.1.23 Embargoed Person. Borrower has performed and shall perform reasonable due diligence to insure that at all times throughout the term of the Loan, including after giving effect to any Transfers permitted pursuant to the Loan Documents, (a) none of the funds or other assets of Borrower and Guarantor constitute property of, or are beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, by any Embargoed Person; (b) no Embargoed Person has any interest of any nature whatsoever in Borrower or Guarantor, as applicable, with the result that the investment in Borrower or Guarantor, as applicable (whether directly or indirectly), is prohibited by law or the Loan is in violation of law; and (c) none of the funds of Borrower or Guarantor, as applicable, have been derived from, or are the proceeds of,

 

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any unlawful activity, including money laundering, terrorism or terrorism activities, with the result that the investment in Borrower or Guarantor, as applicable (whether directly or indirectly), is prohibited by law or the Loan is in violation of law, or may cause the Property to be subject to forfeiture or seizure.

Section 5.2 Negative Covenants. From the date hereof until payment and performance in full of all obligations of Borrower under the Loan Documents or the earlier release of the Lien of the Security Instrument and any other collateral in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender that it shall not do, directly or indirectly, any of the following:

5.2.1 Operation of Property. (a) Borrower shall not, without Lender’s prior written consent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld): (i) surrender, terminate, cancel, amend or modify the Management Agreement; provided, that Borrower may, without Lender’s consent, replace the Manager so long as the replacement manager is a Qualified Manager pursuant to a Replacement Management Agreement; (ii) reduce or consent to the reduction of the term of the Management Agreement; (iii) increase or consent to the increase of the amount of any charges under the Management Agreement, or (iv) otherwise modify, change, supplement, alter or amend, or waive or release any of its rights and remedies under, the Management Agreement in any material respect.

(b) Following the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, Borrower shall not exercise any rights, make any decisions, grant any approvals or otherwise take any action under the Management Agreement without the prior written consent of Lender, which consent may be granted, conditioned or withheld in Lender’s discretion.

(c) If under applicable zoning provisions the use of all or any portion of the Property is or shall become a nonconforming use, Borrower shall not cause or permit the nonconforming use or Improvement to be discontinued or abandoned without the express written consent of Lender.

5.2.2 Liens. Borrower shall not create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any Lien on any portion of the Property or permit any such action to be taken, except for Permitted Encumbrances and any Lien on any direct or indirect interest in Borrower created pursuant to the Mezzanine Loan Documents.

5.2.3 Dissolution. Borrower shall not (a) engage in any dissolution, liquidation or consolidation or merger with or into any other business entity, (b) engage in any business activity not related to the ownership and operation of each Individual Property, (c) transfer, lease or sell, in one transaction or any combination of transactions, the assets or all or substantially all of the properties or assets of Borrower except to the extent permitted by the Loan Documents, or (d) modify, amend, waive or terminate its organizational documents or its qualification and good standing in any jurisdiction.

 

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5.2.4 Change In Business. Borrower shall not enter into any line of business other than the ownership and operation of each Individual Property, or make any material change in the scope or nature of its business objectives, purposes or operations, or undertake or participate in activities other than the continuance of its present business. Nothing contained in this Section 5.2.4 is intended to expand the rights of Borrower contained in Section 5.2.10(d) hereof.

5.2.5 Debt Cancellation. Borrower shall not cancel or otherwise forgive or release any claim or debt (other than termination of Leases in accordance herewith) owed to Borrower by any Person, except for adequate consideration and in the ordinary course of Borrower’s business.

5.2.6 Zoning. Borrower shall not initiate or consent to any zoning reclassification of any portion of any Individual Property or seek any variance under any existing zoning ordinance or use or permit the use of any portion of any Individual Property in any manner that could result in such use becoming a non conforming use under any zoning ordinance or any other applicable land use law, rule or regulation, without the prior written consent of Lender.

5.2.7 No Joint Assessment. Borrower shall not suffer, permit or initiate the joint assessment of any Individual Property (a) with any other real property constituting a tax lot separate from the applicable Individual Property, and (b) which constitutes real property with any portion of the applicable Individual Property which may be deemed to constitute personal property, or any other procedure whereby the lien of any taxes which may be levied against such personal property shall be assessed or levied or charged to such real property portion of the Individual Property.

5.2.8 Intentionally Omitted.

5.2.9 ERISA. (a) Borrower shall not engage in any transaction which would cause any obligation, or action taken or to be taken, hereunder (or the exercise by Lender of any of its rights under the Note, this Agreement or the other Loan Documents) to be a non-exempt (under a statutory or administrative class exemption) prohibited transaction under ERISA.

(b) Borrower further covenants and agrees to deliver to Lender such certifications or other evidence from time to time throughout the term of the Loan, as requested by Lender in its discretion, that (A) Borrower is not and does not maintain an “employee benefit plan” as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA, which is subject to Title I of ERISA, or a “governmental plan” within the meaning of Section 3(32) of ERISA; (B) Borrower is not subject to any state statute regulating investment of, or fiduciary obligations with respect to governmental plans and (C) one or more of the following circumstances is true:

(i) Equity interests in Borrower are publicly offered securities, within the meaning of 29 C.F.R. §2510.3-101(b)(2);

(ii) Less than twenty-five percent (25%) of each outstanding class of equity interests in Borrower are held by “benefit plan investors” within the meaning of 29 C.F.R. §2510.3-101(f)(2); or

 

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(iii) Borrower qualifies as an “operating company” or a “real estate operating company” within the meaning of 29 C.F.R. §2510.3-101(c) or (e).

5.2.10 Transfers. (a) Borrower acknowledges that Lender has examined and relied on the experience of Borrower and its stockholders, general partners, members, principals and (if Borrower is a trust) beneficial owners in owning and operating properties such as the Property in agreeing to make the Loan, and will continue to rely on Borrower’s ownership of the Property as a means of maintaining the value of the Property as security for repayment of the Debt and the performance of the Other Obligations. Borrower acknowledges that Lender has a valid interest in maintaining the value of the Property so as to ensure that, should Borrower default in the repayment of the Debt or the performance of the Other Obligations, Lender can recover the Debt by a sale of the Property.

(b) Without the prior written consent of Lender and, to the extent that the Mezzanine Loan remains outstanding, the Mezzanine Lender in accordance with the Mezzanine Loan Agreement, and except to the extent otherwise set forth in this Section 5.2.10, Borrower shall not, and shall not permit any Restricted Party to do any of the following (collectively, a “Transfer”): (i) sell, convey, mortgage, grant, bargain, encumber, pledge, assign, grant options with respect to, or otherwise transfer or dispose of (directly or indirectly, voluntarily or involuntarily, by operation of law or otherwise, and whether or not for consideration or of record) the Property or any part thereof or any legal or beneficial interest therein or any interest of Borrower in the Loan or (ii) permit a Sale or Pledge of an interest in any Restricted Party, other than (A) pursuant to Leases of space in the Improvements to Tenants in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.1.20 and (B) Permitted Transfers.

(c) A Transfer shall include (i) an installment sales agreement wherein Borrower agrees to sell the Property or any part thereof for a price to be paid in installments; (ii) an agreement by Borrower leasing all or a substantial part of any Individual Property for other than actual occupancy by a space Tenant thereunder or a sale, assignment or other transfer of, or the grant of a security interest in, Borrower’s right, title and interest in and to any Leases or any Rents; (iii) if a Restricted Party is a corporation, any merger, consolidation or Sale or Pledge of such corporation’s stock or the creation or issuance of new stock; (iv) if a Restricted Party is a limited or general partnership or joint venture, any merger or consolidation or the change, removal, resignation or addition of a general partner or the Sale or Pledge of the partnership interest of any general partner or any profits or proceeds relating to such partnership interest, or the Sale or Pledge of limited partnership interests or any profits or proceeds relating to such limited partnership interest or the creation or issuance of new limited partnership interests; (v) if a Restricted Party is a limited liability company, any merger or consolidation or the change, removal, resignation or addition of a managing member or non member manager (or if no managing member, any member) or the Sale or Pledge of the membership interest of a managing member (or if no managing member, any member) or any profits or proceeds relating to such membership interest, or the Sale or Pledge of non managing membership interests or the creation or issuance of new non managing membership interests; (vi) if a Restricted Party is a trust or nominee trust, any merger, consolidation or the Sale or Pledge of the legal or beneficial interest in a Restricted Party or the creation or issuance of new legal or beneficial interests; or (vii) the removal or the resignation of the managing agent (including an Affiliated Manager) other than in accordance with Section 5.1.22 hereof.

 

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(d) Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 5.2.10, Lender’s consent shall not be required in connection with one or a series of Transfers, of not more than forty-nine percent (49%) of the stock, the limited partnership interests or non-managing membership interests (as the case may be) in a Restricted Party; provided, however, no such Transfer shall result in the change of Control in a Restricted Party, and, to the extent that the Mezzanine Loan remains outstanding, no such Transfer shall occur without the prior written consent of Mezzanine Lender in accordance with the Mezzanine Loan Agreement, and as a condition to each such Transfer, Lender shall receive not less than thirty (30) days prior written notice of such proposed Transfer. If after giving effect to any such Transfer, more than forty-nine percent (49%) in the aggregate of direct or indirect interests in a Restricted Party are owned by any Person and its Affiliates that owned less than forty-nine percent (49%) direct or indirect interest in such Restricted Party as of the Closing Date, Borrower shall, no less than thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of any such Transfer, deliver to Lender an Additional Insolvency Opinion acceptable to Lender and the Rating Agencies. Borrower shall pay any and all reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred in connection with such Transfers (including Lender’s counsel fees and disbursements and any fees and expenses of the Rating Agencies).

(e) No Transfer of the Property (or any portion thereof) and assumption of the Loan shall occur during the period that is sixty (60) days prior to and sixty (60) days after a Securitization. Without limiting Lender’s discretion to approve or disapprove any request for a waiver of the prohibition against Transfers, Lender specifically reserves the right to condition its consent to any waiver of a prohibited Transfer upon satisfaction of the following minimum conditions:

(i) Borrower shall pay Lender a transfer fee equal to one percent (1%) of the outstanding principal balance of the Loan at the time of such transfer;

(ii) Borrower shall pay any and all reasonable out-of-pocket costs incurred in connection with such Transfer (including Lender’s counsel fees and disbursements and all recording fees, title insurance premiums and mortgage and intangible taxes and the fees and expenses of the Rating Agencies pursuant to clause (x) below);

(iii) The proposed transferee (the “Transferee”) or Transferee’s Principals must have demonstrated expertise in owning and operating properties similar in location, size, class and operation to each Individual Property, which expertise shall be reasonably determined by Lender;

(iv) Transferee and Transferee’s Principals shall, as of the date of such transfer, have an aggregate net worth and liquidity acceptable to Lender;

(v) Transferee, Transferee’s Principals and all other entities which may be owned or Controlled directly or indirectly by Transferee’s Principals (“Related Entities”) must not have been party to any bankruptcy proceedings, voluntary or involuntary, made an assignment for the benefit of creditors or taken advantage of any insolvency act, or any act for the benefit of debtors within seven (7) years prior to the date of the proposed Transfer;

 

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(vi) Transferee shall assume all of the obligations of Borrower under the Loan Documents in a manner satisfactory to Lender in all respects, including by entering into an assumption agreement in form and substance satisfactory to Lender;

(vii) There shall be no material litigation or regulatory action pending or threatened against Transferee, Transferee’s Principals or Related Entities which is not acceptable to Lender;

(viii) Transferee, Transferee’s Principals and Related Entities shall not have defaulted under its or their obligations with respect to any other Indebtedness in a manner which is not acceptable to Lender;

(ix) Transferee and Transferee’s Principals must be able to satisfy all the representations and covenants set forth in Sections 4.1.30, 4.1.35, 5.1.23 and 5.2.9 of this Agreement, no Default or Event of Default shall otherwise occur as a result of such Transfer, and Transferee and Transferee’s Principals shall deliver (A) all organizational documentation reasonably requested by Lender, which shall be reasonably satisfactory to Lender and (B) all certificates, agreements, covenants and legal opinions reasonably required by Lender;

(x) If required by Lender, Transferee shall be approved by the Rating Agencies selected by Lender, which approval, if required by Lender, shall take the form of a confirmation in writing from such Rating Agencies to the effect that such Transfer will not result in a requalification, reduction, downgrade or withdrawal of the ratings in effect immediately prior to such assumption or transfer for the Securities or any class thereof issued in connection with a Securitization which are then outstanding;

(xi) Prior to any release of Guarantor, one (1) or more substitute guarantors acceptable to Lender shall have assumed all of the liabilities and obligations of Guarantor under the Guaranty and Environmental Indemnity executed by Guarantor or execute a replacement guaranty and environmental indemnity reasonably satisfactory to Lender.

(xii) Borrower shall deliver, at its sole cost and expense, an endorsement to each Title Insurance Policy, as modified by the assumption agreement, as a valid first lien on each Individual Property and naming the Transferee as owner of each Individual Property, which endorsement shall insure that, as of the date of the recording of the assumption agreement, each Individual Property shall not be subject to any additional exceptions or liens other than those contained in the Title Policies issued on the date hereof and the Permitted Encumbrances;

(xiii) Each Individual Property shall be managed by Qualified Manager pursuant to a Replacement Management Agreement;

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(xv) Borrower or Transferee, at its sole cost and expense, shall deliver to Lender an Additional Insolvency Opinion reflecting such Transfer satisfactory in form and substance to Lender; and

(xvi) If the Mezzanine Loan remains outstanding, Mezzanine Lender has approved such Transfer.

(f) Notwithstanding any provision in this Section 5.2.10 to the contrary, limited partnership or membership interests, as applicable, in Borrower may be transferred without Lender’s consent and without application of the fee set forth in Section 5.2.10(e)(i) so long as Mezzanine Lender’s prior approval has been obtained in accordance with the Mezzanine Loan Agreement (to the extent that the Mezzanine Loan remains outstanding) and: (i) among limited partners or members, as applicable, of Borrower who are limited partners or members, as applicable, of Borrower as of the date of this Agreement (each a “Current Owner”), and (ii) to immediate family members (which shall be limited to a spouse, parent, child and grandchild (each, an “Immediate Family Member”)), of any Current Owner or to trusts formed for the benefit of Immediate Family Members of such Current Owner for bona fide estate planning purposes (each, an “Additional Permitted Transfer”), provided each of the following conditions is satisfied: (A) no Event of Default has occurred and no event has occurred that with notice and/or the passage of time, or both, would constitute an Event of Default; (B) Lender has received Borrower’s notice of the Additional Permitted Transfer no less than 30 days prior to the commencement of such transfer; (C) no Indemnitor or Guarantor shall be released from any guaranty or indemnity agreement by virtue of the Additional Permitted Transfer; (D) Borrower shall be responsible for the costs and expenses of documenting the Additional Permitted Transfer; (E) Borrower shall reimburse Lender for all actual costs and expenses incurred by Lender in connection with the Additional Permitted Transfer, whether or not consummated; (F) once the Additional Permitted Transfer is complete, the persons with Control of Borrower and management of the Property are the same persons who have such Control and management rights immediately prior to the Additional Permitted Transfer; (G) Borrower shall furnish Lender copies of any documentation executed in connection with the Additional Permitted Transfer promptly after execution thereof; (H) Borrower shall have delivered satisfactory evidence to Lender that, following the Additional Permitted Transfer, Borrower shall continue to comply with the provisions of Section 4.1.30 hereof; and (I) upon Lender’s request, delivery of an Additional Insolvency Opinion acceptable to Lender.

Lender shall not be required to demonstrate any actual impairment of its security or any increased risk of default hereunder in order to declare the Debt immediately due and payable upon Borrower’s Transfer without Lender’s consent. This provision shall apply to every Transfer regardless of whether voluntary or not, or whether or not Lender has consented to any previous Transfer.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the foreclosure by Mezzanine Lender under the Mezzanine Loan of the interests pledged under the Mezzanine Pledge Agreement, subject in all respects to the Mezzanine Intercreditor Agreement, shall not be deemed to be a Transfer in violation of this Section 5.2.10.

 

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Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 5.2.10, for so long as the Mezzanine Loan is outstanding, Mezzanine Borrower must at all times directly own one hundred percent (100%) of the equity interests in Borrower.

ARTICLE VI - INSURANCE; CASUALTY; CONDEMNATION

Section 6.1 Insurance. (a) Borrower shall obtain and maintain, or cause to be maintained, insurance for Borrower and each Individual Property providing at least the following coverages:

(i) comprehensive all risk “special form” insurance including loss caused by any type of windstorm, windstorm related perils, “named storms”, or hail on the Improvements and the Personal Property, including contingent liability from Operation of Building Laws, Demolition Costs and Increased Cost of Construction Endorsements, (A) in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the “Full Replacement Cost,” which for purposes of this Agreement means actual replacement value (exclusive of costs of excavations, foundations, underground utilities and footings) with a waiver of depreciation; (B) containing an agreed amount endorsement with respect to the Improvements and Personal Property waiving all co-insurance provisions or to be written on a no co-insurance form; (C) providing for no deductible in excess of the lesser of (I) $10,000.00 or (II) 5% of net cash flow of the applicable Individual Property for all such insurance coverage; provided however with respect to windstorm and earthquake coverage, providing for a deductible satisfactory to Lender in its discretion; and (D) if any of the Improvements or the use of the applicable Individual Property shall at any time constitute legal non-conforming structures or uses, coverage for loss due to operation of law in an amount equal to the full Replacement Cost, coverage for demolition costs and coverage for increased costs of construction. In addition, Borrower shall obtain: (y) if any material portion of the Improvements is currently or at any time in the future located in a federally designated “special flood hazard area”, flood hazard insurance in an amount equal to the maximum amount of such insurance available under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 or the National Flood Insurance Reform Act of 1994, as each may be amended, plus excess flood coverage in an amount equal to the “probable maximum loss” for the Improvements, as determined by an engineer satisfactory to Lender, or such greater amount as Lender shall require, and (z) earthquake insurance in amounts and in form and substance satisfactory to Lender (but in any event, in an amount not less than 150% of the “probable maximum loss”) in the event the applicable Individual Property is located in an area with a high degree of seismic activity and the “probable maximum loss” for the Improvements, as determined by an engineer satisfactory to Lender, is 20% or greater, provided that the insurance pursuant to clauses (y) and (z) hereof shall be on terms consistent with the comprehensive all risk insurance policy required under this subsection (i);

(ii) business income or rental loss insurance (A) with loss payable to Lender; (B) covering all risks required to be covered by the insurance provided for in subsection (i) above; (C) in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the projected gross revenues from the operation of the applicable Individual Property (as reduced to reflect

 

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expenses not incurred during a period of Restoration) for a period of (1) not less than twelve (12) months from the date of casualty or loss if the amount of the Loan is less than $35,000,000, or (2) not less than eighteen (18) months from the date of casualty or loss if the amount of the Loan is $35,000,000 or more; and (D) if the amount of the Loan is $50,000,000 or more, containing an extended period of indemnity endorsement which provides that after the physical loss to the Improvements and Personal Property has been repaired, the continued loss of income will be insured until such income either returns to the same level it was at prior to the loss, or the expiration of 180 days from the date that the applicable Individual Property is repaired or replaced and operations are resumed, whichever first occurs, and notwithstanding that the policy may expire prior to the end of such period. The amount of such business income or rental loss insurance shall be determined prior to the date hereof and at least once each year thereafter based on Borrower’s reasonable estimate of the gross revenues from the applicable Individual Property for the succeeding twelve (12) month period. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 2.7.1 hereof, all proceeds payable to Lender pursuant to this subsection shall be held by Lender and shall be applied to the obligations secured by the Loan Documents from time to time due and payable hereunder and under the Note; provided, however, that nothing herein contained shall be deemed to relieve Borrower of its obligations to pay the obligations secured by the Loan Documents on the respective dates of payment provided for in this Agreement and the other Loan Documents except to the extent such amounts are actually paid out of the proceeds of such business income insurance;

(iii) at all times during which structural construction, repairs or alterations are being made with respect to the Improvements, and only if the applicable Individual Property coverage form does not otherwise apply, (A) owner’s contingent or protective liability insurance, otherwise known as Owner Contractor’s Protective Liability, covering claims not covered by or under the terms or provisions of the above mentioned commercial general liability insurance policy and (B) the insurance provided for in subsection (i) above written in a so-called builder’s risk completed value form (1) on a non-reporting basis, (2) against all risks insured against pursuant to subsection (i) above, (3) including permission to occupy the applicable Individual Property and (4) with an agreed amount endorsement waiving co-insurance provisions;

(iv) comprehensive boiler and machinery insurance, if steam boilers, other pressure-fixed vessels, large air conditioning systems, elevators or other large machinery are in operation, in amounts as shall be reasonably required by Lender on terms consistent with the commercial property insurance policy required under subsection (i) above;

(v) commercial general liability insurance against claims for personal injury, bodily injury, death, contractual damage or property damage occurring upon, in or about the applicable Individual Property, such insurance (A) to be on the so-called “occurrence” form with a combined limit of not less than $2,000,000.00 in the aggregate and $1,000,000.00 per occurrence; (B) to continue at not less than the aforesaid limit until required to be changed by Lender in writing by reason of changed economic conditions making such protection inadequate and (C) to cover at least the following hazards: (1) premises and operations; (2) products and completed operations on an “if

 

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any” basis; (3) independent contractors; (4) blanket contractual liability for all written contracts and (5) contractual liability covering the indemnities contained in Article 9 of the Security Instrument to the extent the same is available;

(vi) automobile liability coverage for all owned and non-owned vehicles, including rented and leased vehicles containing minimum limits per occurrence of $1,000,000.00;

(vii) worker’s compensation and employee’s liability subject to the worker’s compensation laws of the applicable state;

(viii) umbrella and excess liability insurance in an amount not less than: (A) $5,000,000.00 per occurrence if the amount of the Loan is less than $35,000,000, or (B) $25,000,000.00 per occurrence, if the amount of the Loan is $35,000,000 or more, on terms consistent with the commercial general liability insurance policy required under subsection (v) above, including supplemental coverage for employer liability and automobile liability, which umbrella liability coverage shall apply in excess of the automobile liability coverage in clause (vi) above;

(ix) the insurance required under this Section 6.1(a) above shall cover perils of terrorism and acts of terrorism and Borrower shall maintain insurance for loss resulting from perils and acts of terrorism on terms (including amounts) consistent with those required under Sections 6.1(a) above at all times during the term of the Loan; and

(x) upon sixty (60) days written notice, such other reasonable insurance, including sinkhole or land subsidence insurance, and in such reasonable amounts as Lender from time to time may reasonably request against such other insurable hazards which at the time are commonly insured against for property similar to the applicable Individual Property located in or around the region in which the Property is located.

(b) All insurance provided for in Section 6.1(a) hereof, shall be obtained under valid and enforceable policies (collectively, the “Policies” or in the singular, the “Policy”), and shall be subject to the approval of Lender as to insurance companies, amounts, deductibles, loss payees and insureds. The Policies shall be issued by financially sound and responsible insurance companies authorized to do business in the State and having a rating of (A) if the amount of the Loan is $35,000,000 or more, “A:VIII” or better in the current Best’s Insurance Reports and a claims paying ability rating of “A-” or better by S&P, and “A3” or better by Moody’s or (B) if the amount of the Loan is less than $35,000,000, “A-:VIII” or better in the current Best’s Insurance Reports and a claims paying ability rating of “A-” or better by S&P, and “A3” or better by Moody’s. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any required earthquake insurance must satisfy the requirements of subsection (A) hereof regardless of the amount of the Loan. The Policies described in Section 6.1 hereof (other than those strictly limited to liability protection) shall designate Lender as loss payee. Not less than ten (10) days prior to the expiration dates of the Policies theretofore furnished to Lender, certificates of insurance evidencing the Policies accompanied by evidence satisfactory to Lender of payment of the premiums due thereunder (the “Insurance Premiums”), shall be delivered by Borrower to Lender.

 

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(c) Any blanket insurance Policy shall specifically allocate to the applicable Individual Property the amount of coverage from time to time required hereunder and shall otherwise provide the same protection as would a separate Policy insuring only the applicable Individual Property in compliance with the provisions of Section 6.1(a) hereof.

(d) All Policies provided for or contemplated by Section 6.1(a) hereof, except for the Policy referenced in Section 6.1(a)(vii) of this Agreement, shall name Borrower as the insured and Lender as the additional insured, as its interests may appear, and in the case of property damage, boiler and machinery, flood and earthquake insurance, shall contain a so-called New York standard non-contributing mortgagee clause in favor of Lender providing that the loss thereunder shall be payable to Lender.

(e) All Policies shall contain clauses or endorsements to the effect that:

(i) no act or negligence of Borrower, or anyone acting for Borrower, or of any Tenant or other occupant, or failure to comply with the provisions of any Policy, which might otherwise result in a forfeiture of the insurance or any part thereof, shall in any way affect the validity or enforceability of the insurance insofar as Lender is concerned;

(ii) the Policy shall not be materially changed (other than to increase the coverage provided thereby) or canceled without at least thirty (30) days written notice to Lender and any other party named therein as an additional insured;

(iii) the issuers thereof shall give written notice to Lender if the Policy has not been renewed thirty (30) days prior to its expiration; and

(iv) Lender shall not be liable for any Insurance Premiums thereon or subject to any assessments thereunder.

(f) If at any time Lender is not in receipt of written evidence that all insurance required hereunder is in full force and effect, Lender shall have the right, without notice to Borrower, to take such action as Lender deems necessary to protect its interest in the applicable Individual Property, including the obtaining of such insurance coverage as Lender in its discretion deems appropriate after three (3) Business Days notice to Borrower if prior to the date upon which any such coverage will lapse or at any time Lender deems necessary (regardless of prior notice to Borrower) to avoid the lapse of any such coverage. All premiums incurred by Lender in connection with such action or in obtaining such insurance and keeping it in effect shall be paid by Borrower to Lender upon demand and, until paid, shall be secured by the Security Instrument and shall bear interest at the Default Rate.

Section 6.2 Casualty. If any Individual Property shall be damaged or destroyed, in whole or in part, by fire or other casualty (a “Casualty”), Borrower shall give prompt written notice of such damage to Lender and shall promptly commence and diligently prosecute the completion of the Restoration of the applicable Individual Property pursuant to Section 6.4 hereof as nearly as possible to the condition the applicable Individual Property was in immediately prior to such Casualty, with such alterations as may be reasonably approved by Lender and otherwise in accordance with Section 6.4 hereof.

 

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Borrower shall pay all costs of such Restoration whether or not such costs are covered by insurance. Lender may, but shall not be obligated to make proof of loss if not made promptly by Borrower. In addition, Lender may participate in any settlement discussions with any insurance companies (and shall approve the final settlement, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed) with respect to any Casualty in which the Net Proceeds or the costs of completing the Restoration are equal to or greater than the Availability Threshold and Borrower shall deliver to Lender all instruments required by Lender to permit such participation.

Section 6.3 Condemnation. Borrower shall promptly give Lender notice of the actual or threatened commencement of any proceeding for the Condemnation of any Individual Property (or any portion thereof) and shall deliver to Lender copies of any and all papers served in connection with such proceedings. Lender may participate in any such proceedings, and Borrower shall from time to time deliver to Lender all instruments requested by it to permit such participation. Borrower shall, at its expense, diligently prosecute any such proceedings, and shall consult with Lender, its attorneys and experts, and cooperate with them in the carrying on or defense of any such proceedings. Notwithstanding any taking by any public or quasi-public authority through Condemnation or otherwise (including any transfer made in lieu of or in anticipation of the exercise of such taking), Borrower shall continue to pay the Debt at the time and in the manner provided for its payment in the Note and in this Agreement and the Debt shall not be reduced until any Award shall have been actually received and applied by Lender, after the deduction of expenses of collection, to the reduction or discharge of the Debt. Lender shall not be limited to the interest paid on the Award by the condemning authority but shall be entitled to receive out of the Award interest at the rate or rates provided herein or in the Note. If any portion of any Individual Property is taken by a condemning authority, Borrower shall promptly commence and diligently prosecute the Restoration of the Property pursuant to Section 6.4 hereof and otherwise comply with the provisions of Section 6.4 hereof. If the applicable Individual Property is sold, through foreclosure or otherwise, prior to the receipt by Lender of the Award, Lender shall have the right, whether or not a deficiency judgment on the Note shall have been sought, recovered or denied, to receive the Award, or a portion thereof sufficient to pay the Debt. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 6.3, and Section 6.4 hereof, if the Loan or any portion thereof is included in a REMIC Trust and, immediately following a release of any portion of the Lien of the Security Instrument in connection with a Condemnation (but taking into account any proposed Restoration on the remaining portion of the Property), the Loan to Value Ratio is greater than 125% (such value to be determined, in Lender’s sole discretion, by any commercially reasonable method permitted to a REMIC Trust), the principal balance of the Loan must be paid down in an amount sufficient to satisfy the REMIC Requirements, unless the Lender receives an opinion of counsel that if such amount is not paid, the Securitization will not fail to maintain its status as a REMIC Trust as a result of the related release of such portion of the Lien of the Security Instrument. In connection with the foregoing, the Net Proceeds shall not be available for Restoration and shall be used to pay down the principal balance of the Loan to the extent set forth above.

 

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Section 6.4 Restoration. The following provisions shall apply in connection with the Restoration of any Individual Property:

(a) If the Net Proceeds shall be less than the Availability Threshold and the costs of completing the Restoration shall be less than the Availability Threshold, the Net Proceeds shall be disbursed by Lender to Borrower upon receipt, provided that all of the conditions set forth in Section 6.4(b)(i) hereof are met and Borrower delivers to Lender a written undertaking to expeditiously commence and to satisfactorily complete with due diligence the Restoration in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

(b) If the Net Proceeds are equal to or greater than the Availability Threshold or the costs of completing the Restoration are equal to or greater than the Availability Threshold, Lender shall make the Net Proceeds available for the Restoration in accordance with the provisions of this Section 6.4. The term “Net Proceeds” for purposes of this Section 6.4 means: (i) the net amount of all insurance proceeds received by Lender pursuant to Section 6.1 (a)(i), (iv), (ix) and (x) as a result of such damage or destruction, after deduction of its reasonable costs and expenses (including reasonable counsel fees), if any, in collecting same (“Insurance Proceeds”), or (ii) the net amount of the Award, after deduction of its reasonable costs and expenses (including reasonable counsel fees), if any, in collecting same (“Condemnation Proceeds”), whichever the case may be.

(i) The Net Proceeds shall be made available to Borrower for Restoration provided that each of the following conditions are met:

(A) no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing;

(B) (1) in the event the Net Proceeds are Insurance Proceeds, less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the total floor area of the Improvements on the applicable Individual Property has been damaged, destroyed or rendered unusable as a result of such Casualty or (2) in the event the Net Proceeds are Condemnation Proceeds, less than ten percent (10%) of the land constituting the applicable Individual Property is taken, and such land is located along the perimeter or periphery of the applicable Individual Property, and no portion of the Improvements is located on such land;

(C) Leases demising in the aggregate a percentage amount equal to or greater than the Rentable Space Percentage of the total rentable space in the applicable Individual Property which has been demised under executed and delivered Leases in effect as of the date of the occurrence of such Casualty or Condemnation, whichever the case may be, shall remain in full force and effect during and after the completion of the Restoration, notwithstanding the occurrence of any such Casualty or Condemnation, whichever the case may be, and Borrower and/or Tenant, as applicable under the respective Lease, shall make all necessary repairs and restorations thereto at their sole cost and expense. The term “Rentable Space Percentage” means (1) in the event the Net Proceeds are Insurance Proceeds, a percentage amount equal to ninety percent (90%) and (2) in the event the Net Proceeds are Condemnation Proceeds, a percentage amount equal to ninety percent (90%);

 

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(D) Borrower shall commence the Restoration as soon as reasonably practicable (but in no event later than sixty (60) days after such Casualty or Condemnation, whichever the case may be, occurs) and shall diligently pursue the same to satisfactory completion;

(E) Lender shall be satisfied that any operating deficits, including all scheduled payments of principal and interest under the Note and the Mezzanine Loan Documents, which will be incurred with respect to the Property as a result of the occurrence of any such Casualty or Condemnation, whichever the case may be, will be covered out of (1) the Net Proceeds, (2) the insurance coverage referred to in Section 6.1(a)(ii) hereof, if applicable, or (3) by other funds of Borrower;

(F) Lender shall be satisfied that the Restoration will be completed on or before the earliest to occur of (1) six (6) months prior to the Maturity Date, (2) the earliest date required for such completion under the terms of any Leases, (3) such time as may be required under all applicable Legal Requirements in order to repair and restore the applicable Individual Property to the condition it was in immediately prior to such Casualty or to as nearly as possible the condition it was in immediately prior to such Condemnation, as applicable, or (4) the expiration of the insurance coverage referred to in Section 6.1(a)(ii) hereof;

(G) the Property and the use thereof after the Restoration will be in compliance with and permitted under all applicable Legal Requirements;

(H) the Restoration shall be done and completed by Borrower in an expeditious and diligent fashion and in compliance with all applicable Legal Requirements;

(I) such Casualty or Condemnation, as applicable, does not result in the loss of access to the applicable Individual Property or the Improvements;

(J) the Debt Service Coverage Ratio for the Property, after giving effect to the Restoration, shall be equal to or greater than 1.20 to 1.0;

(K) Borrower shall deliver, or cause to be delivered, to Lender a signed detailed budget approved in writing by Borrower’s architect or engineer stating the entire cost of completing the Restoration, which budget shall be subject to Lender’s approval; and

(L) the Net Proceeds together with any cash or cash equivalent deposited by Borrower with Lender are sufficient in Lender’s discretion to cover the cost of the Restoration.

(ii) The Net Proceeds shall be held by Lender in an Eligible Account and, until disbursed in accordance with the provisions of this Section 6.4(b), shall constitute additional security for the Debt and Other Obligations under the Loan Documents. The Net Proceeds shall be disbursed by Lender to, or as directed by, Borrower from time to

 

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time during the course of the Restoration, upon receipt of evidence satisfactory to Lender that (A) all materials installed and work and labor performed (except to the extent that they are to be paid for out of the requested disbursement) in connection with the Restoration have been paid for in full, and (B) there exist no notices of pendency, stop orders, mechanic’s or materialman’s liens or notices of intention to file same, or any other liens or encumbrances of any nature whatsoever on the applicable Individual Property which have not either been fully bonded to the satisfaction of Lender and discharged of record or in the alternative fully insured to the satisfaction of Lender by the title company issuing the applicable Title Insurance Policy.

(iii) All plans and specifications required in connection with the Restoration shall be subject to prior review and acceptance in all respects by Lender and by an independent consulting engineer selected by Lender (the “Casualty Consultant”). Lender shall have the use of the plans and specifications and all permits, licenses and approvals required or obtained in connection with the Restoration. The identity of the contractors, subcontractors and materialmen engaged in the Restoration, as well as the contracts under which they have been engaged, shall be subject to prior review and approval by Lender and the Casualty Consultant. All costs and expenses incurred by Lender in connection with making the Net Proceeds available for the Restoration including reasonable counsel fees and disbursements and the Casualty Consultant’s fees, shall be paid by Borrower.

(iv) In no event shall Lender be obligated to make disbursements of the Net Proceeds in excess of an amount equal to the costs actually incurred from time to time for work in place as part of the Restoration, as certified by the Casualty Consultant, minus the Casualty Retainage. The term “Casualty Retainage” means an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the costs actually incurred for work in place as part of the Restoration, as certified by the Casualty Consultant, until the Restoration has been completed. The Casualty Retainage shall in no event, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth above in this Section 6.4(b), be less than the amount actually held back by Borrower from contractors, subcontractors and materialmen engaged in the Restoration. The Casualty Retainage shall not be released until the Casualty Consultant certifies to Lender that the Restoration has been completed in accordance with the provisions of this Section 6.4(b) and that all approvals necessary for the re-occupancy and use of the Property have been obtained from all appropriate governmental and quasi-governmental authorities, and Lender receives evidence satisfactory to Lender that the costs of the Restoration have been paid in full or will be paid in full out of the Casualty Retainage; provided, however, that Lender shall release the portion of the Casualty Retainage being held with respect to any contractor, subcontractor or materialman engaged in the Restoration as of the date upon which the Casualty Consultant certifies to Lender that the contractor, subcontractor or materialman has satisfactorily completed all work and has supplied all materials in accordance with the provisions of the contractor’s, subcontractor’s or materialman’s contract, the contractor, subcontractor or materialman delivers the lien waivers and evidence of payment in full of all sums due to the contractor, subcontractor or materialman as may be reasonably requested by Lender or by the title company issuing the Title Insurance Policy, and Lender receives an endorsement to the applicable Title Insurance Policy insuring the continued priority of the lien of the applicable Security

 

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Instrument and evidence of payment of any premium payable for such endorsement. If required by Lender, the release of any such portion of the Casualty Retainage shall be approved by the surety company, if any, which has issued a payment or performance bond with respect to the contractor, subcontractor or materialman.

(v) Lender shall not be obligated to make disbursements of the Net Proceeds more frequently than once every calendar month.

(vi) If at any time the Net Proceeds or the undisbursed balance thereof shall not, in the opinion of Lender in consultation with the Casualty Consultant, be sufficient to pay in full the balance of the costs which are estimated by the Casualty Consultant to be incurred in connection with the completion of the Restoration, Borrower shall deposit the deficiency (the “Net Proceeds Deficiency”) with Lender before any further disbursement of the Net Proceeds shall be made. The Net Proceeds Deficiency deposited with Lender shall be held by Lender and shall be disbursed for costs actually incurred in connection with the Restoration on the same conditions applicable to the disbursement of the Net Proceeds, and until so disbursed pursuant to this Section 6.4(b) shall constitute additional security for the Debt and Other Obligations under the Loan Documents.

(vii) The excess, if any, of the Net Proceeds (and the remaining balance, if any, of the Net Proceeds Deficiency) deposited with Lender after the Casualty Consultant certifies to Lender that the Restoration has been completed in accordance with the provisions of this Section 6.4(b), and the receipt by Lender of evidence satisfactory to Lender that all costs incurred in connection with the Restoration have been paid in full, shall be deposited in the Cash Management Account to be disbursed in accordance with this Agreement, provided no Event of Default shall have occurred and shall be continuing under the Note, this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents.

(c) All Net Proceeds not required (i) to be made available for the Restoration or (ii) to be returned to Borrower as excess Net Proceeds pursuant to Section 6.4(b)(vii) hereof may be retained and applied by Lender toward the payment of the Debt in accordance with Section 9(e) of the Note, whether or not then due and payable in such order, priority and proportions as Lender in its discretion shall deem proper, or, at the discretion of Lender, the same may be paid, either in whole or in part, to Borrower for such purposes as Lender shall approve, in its discretion.

(d) In the event of foreclosure of the Security Instrument, or other transfer of title to the Property (or any portion thereof) in extinguishment in whole or in part of the Debt all right, title and interest of Borrower in and to the Policies that are not blanket Policies then in force concerning the Property and all proceeds payable thereunder shall thereupon vest in the purchaser at such foreclosure or Lender or other transferee in the event of such other transfer of title.

(e) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, neither Borrower, nor any Affiliate shall receive any Condemnation Proceeds or Insurance Proceeds unless the Loan and the Debt and the Mezzanine Loan are first repaid in full, unless such proceeds are used solely to rebuild or improve the Property pursuant to the terms hereof and

 

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subject to Lender’s and Mezzanine Lender’s approval, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, provided, however, that Section 6.4(b)(vii) shall apply with respect to excess Net Proceeds as provided therein.

ARTICLE VII - RESERVE FUNDS

Section 7.1 Required Repairs.

7.1.1 Deposits. Borrower shall perform the repairs at the Property, as more particularly set forth on Schedule II hereto (such repairs hereinafter referred to as “Required Repairs”). Borrower shall complete the Required Repairs on or before the required deadline for each repair as set forth on Schedule II. It shall be an Event of Default under this Agreement if (a) Borrower does not complete the Required Repairs at the Property by the required deadline for each repair as set forth on Schedule II, or (b) Borrower does not satisfy each condition contained in Section 7.1.2 hereof. Upon the occurrence of such an Event of Default, Lender, at its option, may withdraw all Required Repair Funds from the Required Repair Account and Lender may apply such funds either to completion of the Required Repairs at the Property or toward payment of the Debt in such order, proportion and priority as Lender may determine in its discretion. Lender’s right to withdraw and apply Required Repair Funds shall be in addition to all other rights and remedies provided to Lender under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents. On the Closing Date, Borrower shall deposit with Lender $322,054.00 to perform the Required Repairs for the Property. Amounts so deposited with Lender shall be held by Lender in accordance with Section 7.5 hereof. Amounts so deposited shall hereinafter be referred to as Borrower’s “Required Repair Fund” and the account in which such amounts are held shall hereinafter be referred to as Borrower’s “Required Repair Account”.

7.1.2 Release of Required Repair Funds. Lender shall disburse to Borrower the Required Repair Funds from the Required Repair Account from time to time upon satisfaction by Borrower of each of the following conditions: (a) Borrower shall submit a written request for payment to Lender at least thirty (30) days prior to the date on which Borrower requests such payment be made and specifies the Required Repairs to be paid, (b) on the date such request is received by Lender and on the date such payment is to be made, no Default or Event of Default shall exist and remain uncured, (c) Lender shall have received an Officers’ Certificate (i) stating that all Required Repairs to be funded by the requested disbursement have been completed in good and workmanlike manner and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations, such certificate to be accompanied by a copy of any license, permit or other approval by any Governmental Authority required to commence and/or complete the Required Repairs, (ii) identifying each Person that supplied materials or labor in connection with the Required Repairs to be funded by the requested disbursement, and (iii) stating that each such Person has been paid in full or will be paid in full upon such disbursement, such Officers’ Certificate to be accompanied by lien waivers or other evidence of payment satisfactory to Lender, (d) at Lender’s option, a title search for the applicable Individual Property indicating that the applicable Individual Property is free from all liens, claims and other encumbrances not previously approved by Lender, and (e) Lender shall have received such other evidence as Lender shall reasonably request that the Required Repairs to be funded by the requested

 

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disbursement have been completed and are paid for or will be paid upon such disbursement to Borrower. Lender shall not be required to make disbursements from the Required Repair Account with respect to the Property (i) more than once a month and (ii) unless such requested disbursement is in an amount greater than $25,000.00 (or a lesser amount if the total amount in the Required Repair Account is less than $25,000.00), in which case only one disbursement of the amount remaining in the account shall be made) and such disbursement shall be made only upon satisfaction of each condition contained in this Section 7.1.2.

Section 7.2 Tax and Insurance Escrow Fund. Borrower shall pay to Lender (a) on the Closing Date an initial deposit and (b) on each Payment Date thereafter (i) one-twelfth (1/12) of the Taxes and Other Charges that Lender estimates will be payable during the next ensuing twelve (12) months in order to accumulate with Lender sufficient funds to pay all such Taxes and Other Charges at least thirty (30) days prior to their respective due dates, and (ii) one-twelfth (1/12) of the Insurance Premiums that Lender estimates will be payable for the renewal of the coverage afforded by the Policies upon the expiration thereof in order to accumulate with Lender sufficient funds to pay all such Insurance Premiums at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the Policies (said amounts in (a) and (b) above hereinafter called the “Tax and Insurance Escrow Fund”). Provided, however, so long as Borrower maintains blanket policies of insurance in accordance with Section 6.1 hereof, the provisions of this Section with regard to Insurance Premiums shall not be applicable, until and unless Lender elects to apply such provisions following (i) the issuance by any insurer or its agent of any notice of cancellation, termination, or lapse of any insurance coverage required under Section 6.1 hereof, (ii) any cancellation, termination, or lapse of any insurance coverage required under Section 6.1 hereof whether or not any notice is issued, (iii) Lender having not received from Borrower evidence of insurance coverages as required by and in accordance with the terms of Section 6.1 hereof, or (iv) the occurrence of any Event of Default or the occurrence of any event which with the giving of notice, the passage of time or both would result in an Event of Default. Lender shall apply the Tax and Insurance Escrow Fund to payments of Taxes and Insurance Premiums required to be made by Borrower pursuant to Section 5.1.2 hereof and under the Security Instrument. In making any payment relating to the Tax and Insurance Escrow Fund, Lender may do so according to any bill, statement or estimate procured from the appropriate public office (with respect to Taxes) or insurer or agent (with respect to Insurance Premiums), without inquiry into the accuracy of such bill, statement or estimate or into the validity of any tax, assessment, sale, forfeiture, tax lien or title or claim thereof. If the amount of the Tax and Insurance Escrow Fund shall exceed the amounts due for Taxes, Other Charges and Insurance Premiums pursuant to Section 5.1.2 hereof, Lender shall, in its discretion, return any excess to Borrower or credit such excess against future payments to be made to the Tax and Insurance Escrow Fund. If at any time Lender reasonably determines that the Tax and Insurance Escrow Fund is not or will not be sufficient to pay Taxes, Other Charges and Insurance Premiums by the dates set forth in (a) and (b) above, Lender shall notify Borrower of such determination and Borrower shall increase its monthly payments to Lender by the amount that Lender estimates is sufficient to make up the deficiency at least thirty (30) days prior to the due date of the Taxes and Other Charges and/or thirty (30) days prior to expiration of the Policies, as the case may be.

 

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Section 7.3 Replacements and Replacement Reserve.

7.3.1 Replacement Reserve Fund. Borrower shall pay to Lender (a) on the Closing Date an initial deposit of $7,256.00 and (b) on each Payment Date thereafter $7,256.00 (the “Replacement Reserve Monthly Deposit”) which amounts are reasonably estimated by Lender in its discretion to be due for replacements and repairs required to be made to any Individual Property during the calendar year (collectively, the “Replacements”). Amounts so deposited shall hereinafter be referred to as Borrower’s “Replacement Reserve Fund” and the account in which such amounts are held shall hereinafter be referred to as Borrower’s “Replacement Reserve Account”. Notwithstanding the aforementioned, the aggregate amount of the Replacement Reserve Fund shall not exceed $435,339.00 in the aggregate (the “Replacement Reserve Cap”) on any Payment Date (after giving effect to the payment of the Replacement Reserve Monthly Deposit) and accordingly, to the extent a Replacement Reserve Monthly Deposit would result in the aggregate amount of Replacement Reserve Funds in the Replacement Reserve Account to exceed the Replacement Reserve Cap, such Replacement Reserve Monthly Deposit shall be decreased by an amount equal to such excess. Lender may reassess its estimate of the amount necessary for the Replacement Reserve Fund from time to time, and may increase the monthly amounts required to be deposited into the Replacement Reserve Fund upon thirty (30) days notice to Borrower if Lender determines in its discretion that an increase is necessary to maintain the proper maintenance and operation of the Property (or any portion thereof).

7.3.2 Disbursements from Replacement Reserve Account. (a) Lender shall make disbursements from the Replacement Reserve Account to pay Borrower only for the costs of the Replacements. Lender shall not be obligated to make disbursements from the Replacement Reserve Account to reimburse Borrower for the costs of routine maintenance to the Property, replacements of inventory or for costs which are to be reimbursed from the Required Repair Fund or Rollover Reserve Fund.

(b) Lender shall, upon written request from Borrower and satisfaction of the requirements set forth in this Section 7.3.2, disburse to Borrower amounts from the Replacement Reserve Account necessary to pay for the actual approved costs of Replacements or to reimburse Borrower therefor, upon completion of such Replacements (or, upon partial completion in the case of Replacements made pursuant to Section 7.3.2(e) hereof) as determined by Lender. In no event shall Lender be obligated to disburse funds from the Replacement Reserve Account if a Default or an Event of Default exists.

(c) Each request for disbursement from the Replacement Reserve Account shall be in a form specified or approved by Lender and shall specify (i) the specific Replacements for which the disbursement is requested, (ii) the quantity and price of each item purchased, if the Replacement includes the purchase or replacement of specific items, (iii) the price of all materials (grouped by type or category) used in any Replacement other than the purchase or replacement of specific items, and (iv) the cost of all contracted labor or other services applicable to each Replacement for which such request for disbursement is made. With each request Borrower shall certify that all Replacements have been made in accordance with all applicable Legal Requirements of any Governmental Authority having jurisdiction over the Property. Each request for disbursement shall include copies of invoices for all items or materials purchased and all contracted labor or services provided and, unless Lender has agreed to issue joint checks as

 

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described below in connection with a particular Replacement, each request shall include evidence satisfactory to Lender of payment of all such amounts. Except as provided in Section 7.3.2(e) hereof, each request for disbursement from the Replacement Reserve Account shall be made only after completion of the Replacement for which disbursement is requested. Borrower shall provide Lender evidence of completion of the subject Replacement satisfactory to Lender in its reasonable judgment.

(d) Borrower shall pay all invoices in connection with the Replacements with respect to which a disbursement is requested prior to submitting such request for disbursement from the Replacement Reserve Account or, at the request of Borrower, Lender shall issue joint checks, payable to Borrower and the contractor, supplier, materialman, mechanic, subcontractor or other party to whom payment is due in connection with a Replacement. In the case of payments made by joint check, Lender may require a waiver of lien from each Person receiving payment prior to Lender’s disbursement from the Replacement Reserve Account. In addition, as a condition to any disbursement, Lender may require Borrower to obtain lien waivers from each contractor, supplier, materialman, mechanic or subcontractor who receives payment in an amount equal to or greater than $25,000.00 for completion of its work or delivery of its materials. Any lien waiver delivered hereunder shall conform to the requirements of applicable law and shall cover all work performed and materials supplied (including equipment and fixtures) for the applicable Individual Property by that contractor, supplier, subcontractor, mechanic or materialman through the date covered by the current reimbursement request (or, if payment to such contractor, supplier, subcontractor, mechanic or materialmen is to be made by a joint check, the release of lien shall be effective through the date covered by the previous release of funds request).

(e) If (i) the cost of a Replacement exceeds $25,000.00, (ii) the contractor performing such Replacement requires periodic payments pursuant to terms of a written contract, and (iii) Lender has approved in writing in advance such periodic payments, a request for reimbursement from the Replacement Reserve Account may be made after completion of a portion of the work under such contract, provided (A) such contract requires payment upon completion of such portion of the work, (B) the materials for which the request is made are on site at the applicable Individual Property and are properly secured or have been installed in the applicable Individual Property, (C) all other conditions in this Agreement for disbursement have been satisfied, (D) funds remaining in the Replacement Reserve Account are, in Lender’s judgment, sufficient to complete such Replacement and other Replacements when required, and (E) if required by Lender, each contractor or subcontractor receiving payments under such contract shall provide a waiver of lien with respect to amounts which have been paid to that contractor or subcontractor.

(f) Borrower shall not make a request for disbursement from the Replacement Reserve Account more frequently than once in any calendar month and (except in connection with the final disbursement) the total cost of all Replacements in any request shall not be less than $25,000.00.

7.3.3 Performance of Replacements. (a) Borrower shall make Replacements when required in order to keep each Individual Property in condition and repair consistent with other comparable properties in the same market segment in the metropolitan area in which the applicable Individual Property is located, and to keep each Individual Property or any portion thereof from deteriorating. Borrower shall complete all Replacements in a good and workmanlike manner as soon as practicable following the commencement of making each such Replacement.

 

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(b) Lender reserves the right, at its option, to approve all contracts or work orders with materialmen, mechanics, suppliers, subcontractors, contractors or other parties providing labor or materials in connection with the Replacements. Upon Lender’s request, Borrower shall assign any contract or subcontract to Lender.

(c) In the event Lender determines in its discretion that any Replacement is not being performed in a workmanlike or timely manner or that any Replacement has not been completed in a workmanlike or timely manner, Lender shall have the option to withhold disbursement for such unsatisfactory Replacement and to proceed under existing contracts or to contract with third parties to complete such Replacement and to apply the Replacement Reserve Fund toward the labor and materials necessary to complete such Replacement, without providing any prior notice to Borrower and to exercise any and all other remedies available to Lender upon an Event of Default hereunder.

(d) In order to facilitate Lender’s completion or making of such Replacements pursuant to Section 7.3.3(c) above, Borrower grants Lender the right to enter onto the applicable Individual Property and perform any and all work and labor necessary to complete or make such Replacements and/or employ watchmen to protect the applicable Individual Property from damage. All sums so expended by Lender, to the extent not from the Replacement Reserve Fund, shall be deemed to have been advanced under the Loan to Borrower and secured by the Security Instrument. For this purpose Borrower constitutes and appoints Lender its true and lawful attorney in fact with full power of substitution to complete or undertake such Replacements in the name of Borrower. Such power of attorney shall be deemed to be a power coupled with an interest and cannot be revoked. Borrower empowers said attorney in fact as follows: (i) to use any funds in the Replacement Reserve Account for the purpose of making or completing such Replacements; (ii) to make such additions, changes and corrections to such Replacements as shall be necessary or desirable to complete such Replacements; (iii) to employ such contractors, subcontractors, agents, architects and inspectors as shall be required for such purposes; (iv) to pay, settle or compromise all existing bills and claims which are or may become Liens against the applicable Individual Property, or as may be necessary or desirable for the completion of such Replacements, or for clearance of title; (v) to execute all applications and certificates in the name of Borrower which may be required by any of the contract documents; (vi) to prosecute and defend all actions or proceedings in connection with the applicable Individual Property or the rehabilitation and repair of the applicable Individual Property; and (vii) to do any and every act which Borrower might do in its own behalf to fulfill the terms of this Agreement.

(e) Nothing in this Section 7.3.3 shall: (i) make Lender responsible for making or completing any Replacements; (ii) require Lender to expend funds in addition to the Replacement Reserve Fund to make or complete any Replacement; (iii) obligate Lender to proceed with any Replacements; or (iv) obligate Lender to demand from Borrower additional sums to make or complete any Replacement.

 

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(f) Borrower shall permit Lender and Lender’s agents and representatives (including Lender’s engineer, architect, or inspector) or third parties making Replacements pursuant to this Section 7.3.3 to enter onto the applicable Individual Property during normal business hours (subject to the rights of Tenants under their Leases) to inspect the progress of any Replacements and all materials being used in connection therewith, to examine all plans and shop drawings relating to such Replacements which are or may be kept at the applicable Individual Property, and to complete any Replacements made pursuant to this Section 7.3.3. Borrower shall cause all contractors and subcontractors to cooperate with Lender or Lender’s representatives or such other persons described above in connection with inspections described in this Section 7.3.3(f) or the completion of Replacements pursuant to this Section 7.3.3.

(g) Lender may require an inspection of the applicable Individual Property at Borrower’s expense prior to making a monthly disbursement from the Replacement Reserve Account in order to verify completion of the Replacements for which reimbursement is sought. Lender may require that such inspection be conducted by an appropriate independent qualified professional selected by Lender and/or may require a copy of a certificate of completion by an independent qualified professional acceptable to Lender prior to the disbursement of any amounts from the Replacement Reserve Account. Borrower shall pay the expense of the inspection as required hereunder, whether such inspection is conducted by Lender or by an independent qualified professional.

(h) The Replacements and all materials, equipment, fixtures, or any other item comprising a part of any Replacement shall be constructed, installed or completed, as applicable, free and clear of all mechanic’s, materialmen’s or other liens (except for those Liens existing on the date of this Agreement which have been approved in writing by Lender).

(i) Before each disbursement from the Replacement Reserve Account, Lender may require Borrower to provide Lender with a search of title to the applicable Individual Property effective to the date of the disbursement, which search shows that no mechanic’s or materialmen’s liens or other liens of any nature have been placed against the applicable Individual Property since the date of recordation of the related Security Instrument and that title to the applicable Individual Property is free and clear of all Liens (other than the lien of the related Security Instrument and any other Liens previously approved in writing by Lender, if any).

(j) All Replacements shall comply with all applicable Legal Requirements of all Governmental Authorities having jurisdiction over the applicable Individual Property and applicable insurance requirements including applicable building codes, special use permits, environmental regulations, and requirements of insurance underwriters.

(k) In addition to any insurance required under the Loan Documents, Borrower shall provide or cause to be provided workmen’s compensation insurance, builder’s risk, and public liability insurance and other insurance to the extent required under applicable law in connection with a particular Replacement. All such policies shall be in form and amount reasonably satisfactory to Lender. All such policies which can be endorsed with standard mortgagee clauses making loss payable to Lender or its assigns shall be so endorsed. Certified copies of such policies shall be delivered to Lender.

 

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7.3.4 Failure to Make Replacements. (a) It shall be an Event of Default under this Agreement if Borrower fails to comply with any provision of this Section 7.3 and such failure is not cured within thirty (30) days after notice from Lender. Upon the occurrence of such an Event of Default, Lender may use the Replacement Reserve Fund (or any portion thereof) for any purpose, including completion of the Replacements as provided in Section 7.3.3, or for any other repair or replacement to the Property or toward payment of the Debt in such order, proportion and priority as Lender may determine in its discretion. Lender’s right to withdraw and apply the Replacement Reserve Fund shall be in addition to all other rights and remedies provided to Lender under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents.

(b) Nothing in this Agreement shall obligate Lender to apply all or any portion of the Replacement Reserve Fund on account of an Event of Default to payment of the Debt or in any specific order or priority.

7.3.5 Balance in the Replacement Reserve Account. The insufficiency of any balance in the Replacement Reserve Account shall not relieve Borrower from its obligation to fulfill all preservation and maintenance covenants in the Loan Documents.

Section 7.4 Rollover Reserve.

7.4.1 Deposits to Rollover Reserve Fund. Borrower shall pay to Lender (a) on the Closing Date an initial deposit of $17,700.00 and (b) on each Payment Date thereafter $17,700.00 (the “Rollover Reserve Monthly Deposit”), which amounts shall be deposited with and held by Lender for tenant improvement and leasing commission obligations incurred following the date hereof. Amounts so deposited shall hereinafter be referred to as the “Rollover Reserve Fund” and the account to which such amounts are held shall hereinafter be referred to as the “Rollover Reserve Account”.

7.4.2 Withdrawal of Rollover Reserve Funds. Provided no Default or an Event of Default hereunder exists, Lender shall make disbursements from the Rollover Escrow Fund for tenant improvement and leasing commission obligations incurred by Borrower. All such expenses shall be approved by Lender in its discretion. Lender shall make disbursements as requested by Borrower on a quarterly basis in increments of no less than $5,000.00 upon delivery by Borrower of Lender’s standard form of draw request accompanied by copies of paid invoices for the amounts requested and, if required by Lender, lien waivers and releases from all parties furnishing materials and/or services in connection with the requested payment. Lender may require an inspection of the applicable Individual Property at Borrower’s expense prior to making a quarterly disbursement in order to verify completion of improvements for which reimbursement is sought.

 

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Section 7.5 Excess Cash Flow Reserve Fund.

7.5.1 Deposits to Excess Cash Flow Reserve Account. During a Cash Sweep Period caused by a DSCR Trigger Event, Borrower shall deposit with Lender all Excess Cash Flow in the Cash Management Account, which shall be held by Lender as additional security for the Loan and amounts so held shall be hereinafter referred to as the “Excess Cash Flow Reserve Fund” and the account to which such amounts are held shall hereinafter be referred to as the “Excess Cash Flow Reserve Account”.

7.5.2 Release of Excess Cash Flow Reserve Funds. Upon the occurrence of a Cash Sweep Event Cure, all Excess Cash Flow Reserve Funds shall be deposited into the Cash Management Account to be disbursed to Borrower in accordance with the Cash Management Agreement. Any Excess Cash Flow Reserve Funds remaining after the Debt has been paid in full shall be paid to Borrower.

Section 7.6 Reserve Funds, Generally. (a) Borrower grants to Lender a first-priority perfected security interest in each of the Reserve Funds and any and all monies now or hereafter deposited in each Reserve Fund as additional security for payment of the Debt. Until expended or applied in accordance herewith, the Reserve Funds shall constitute additional security for the Debt.

(b) Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Lender may, in addition to any and all other rights and remedies available to Lender, apply any sums then present in any or all of the Reserve Funds to the payment of the Debt in any order in its discretion.

(c) The Reserve Funds shall not constitute trust funds and may be commingled with other monies held by Lender. The Reserve Funds shall be held in an Eligible Account in Permitted Investments as directed by Lender or Lender’s Servicer. Unless expressly provided for in this Article VII, all interest on a Reserve Fund shall not be added to or become a part thereof and shall be the sole property of and shall be paid to Lender. Borrower shall be responsible for payment of any federal, state or local income or other tax applicable to the interest earned on the Reserve Funds credited or paid to Borrower.

(d) Borrower shall not, without obtaining the prior written consent of Lender, further pledge, assign or grant any security interest in any Reserve Fund or the monies deposited therein or permit any lien or encumbrance to attach thereto, or any levy to be made thereon, or any UCC-1 Financing Statements, except those naming Lender as the secured party, to be filed with respect thereto.

(e) Lender and Servicer shall not be liable for any loss sustained on the investment of any funds constituting the Reserve Funds. Borrower shall indemnify Lender and Servicer and hold Lender and Servicer harmless from and against any and all actions, suits, claims, demands, liabilities, losses, damages, obligations and costs and expenses (including litigation costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) arising from or in any way connected with the Reserve Funds or the performance of the obligations for which the Reserve Funds were established. Borrower shall assign to Lender all rights and claims Borrower may have against all persons or entities supplying labor, materials or other services which are to be paid from or secured by the Reserve Funds; provided, however, that Lender may not pursue any such right or claim unless an Event of Default has occurred and remains uncured.

 

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(f) The required monthly deposits into the Reserve Funds and the Monthly Debt Service Payment Amount, shall be added together and shall be paid as an aggregate sum by Borrower to Lender.

(g) Any amount remaining in the Reserve Funds after the Debt has been paid in full shall be returned to Borrower, following payment in full of the Mezzanine Loan.

Notwithstanding anything in this Article 7 to the contrary, so long as an Event of Default under the Mezzanine Loan has occurred and is continuing, in no event shall the remaining balance of any funds in any of the escrows and/or reserves established pursuant to this Article 7 be returned to the Borrower after all amounts have been disbursed from such escrow or reserve for the payment of the costs of all of the expenses for which such escrow or reserve was established, and such amounts shall be deposited into the Mezzanine Loan Reserve Account to be disbursed to Mezzanine Lender in accordance with the Mezzanine Loan Documents.

ARTICLE VIII - DEFAULTS

Section 8.1 Event of Default. (a) Each of the following events shall constitute an event of default hereunder (an “Event of Default”):

(i) if any portion of the Debt is not paid when due;

(ii) if any of the Taxes or Other Charges are not paid when the same are due and payable;

(iii) if the Policies are not kept in full force and effect, or if certified copies of the Policies are not delivered to Lender upon request;

(iv) if Borrower Transfers or otherwise encumbers any portion of the Property without Lender’s prior written consent in violation of the provisions of this Agreement and Article 6 of the Security Instrument;

(v) if any representation or warranty made by Borrower herein or in any other Loan Document, or in any report, certificate, financial statement or other instrument, agreement or document furnished to Lender shall have been false or misleading in any material respect as of the date the representation or warranty was made;

(vi) if Borrower shall make an assignment for the benefit of creditors;

(vii) if (A) Borrower, Guarantor or any other guarantor or indemnitor under any guarantee issued in connection with the Loan shall commence any case, proceeding or other action (I) under any existing or future law of any jurisdiction, domestic or foreign, relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, conservatorship or relief of debtors, seeking to have an order for relief entered with respect to it, or seeking to adjudicate it a

 

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bankrupt or insolvent, or seeking reorganization, arrangement, adjustment, winding-up, liquidation, dissolution, composition or other relief with respect to it or its debts, or (II) seeking appointment of a receiver, trustee, custodian, conservator or other similar official for it or for all or any substantial part of its assets, or the Borrower, Guarantor or any other guarantor or indemnitor shall make a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors; or (B) there shall be commenced against Borrower, Guarantor or any other guarantor or indemnitor any case, proceeding or other action of a nature referred to in clause (A) above that is not dismissed within thirty (30) days of filing; or (C) there shall be commenced against the Borrower, Guarantor or any other guarantor or indemnitor any case, proceeding or other action seeking issuance of a warrant of attachment, execution, distraint or similar process against all or any substantial part of its assets; or (D) the Borrower, Guarantor or any other guarantor or indemnitor shall take any action in furtherance of, or indicating its consent to, approval of, or acquiescence in, any of the acts set forth in clause (A), (B), or (C) above; or (E) the Borrower, Guarantor or any other guarantor or indemnitor shall generally not, or shall be unable to, or shall admit in writing its inability to, pay its debts as they become due;

(viii) if Borrower attempts to assign its rights under this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents or any interest herein or therein in contravention of the Loan Documents;

(ix) if Borrower breaches any covenant contained in Section 4.1.30 hereof or any negative covenant contained in Section 5.2 hereof;

(x) with respect to any term, covenant or provision set forth herein which specifically contains a notice requirement or grace period, if Borrower shall be in default under such term, covenant or condition after the giving of such notice or the expiration of such grace period;

(xi) if any of the assumptions contained in the Insolvency Opinion delivered to Lender in connection with the Loan, or in any Additional Insolvency Opinion delivered subsequent to the closing of the Loan, is or shall become untrue in any material respect;

(xii) if a material default has occurred and continues beyond any applicable cure period under the Management Agreement (or any Replacement Management Agreement) and if such default permits the Manager thereunder to terminate or cancel the Management Agreement (or any Replacement Management Agreement);

(xiii) if Borrower shall continue to be in Default under any of the terms, covenants or conditions of Section 9.1 hereof, or fails to cooperate with Lender in connection with a Securitization pursuant to the provisions of Section 9.1 hereof, for three (3) days after notice to Borrower from Lender;

(xiv) if Borrower shall continue to be in Default under any of the other terms, covenants or conditions of this Agreement not specified in subsections (i) to (xiii) above, for ten (10) days after notice to Borrower from Lender, in the case of any Default which can be cured by the payment of a sum of money, or for thirty (30) days after notice from

 

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Lender in the case of any other Default; provided, however, that if Lender determines that such non monetary Default is susceptible of cure but cannot reasonably be cured within such thirty (30) day period and provided further that Borrower shall have commenced to cure such Default within such thirty (30) day period and thereafter diligently and expeditiously proceeds to cure the same, such thirty (30) day period shall be extended for such time as is reasonably necessary for Borrower in the exercise of due diligence to cure such Default, such additional period not to exceed sixty (60) days;

(xv) if there shall be default under any of the other Loan Documents beyond any applicable cure periods contained in such documents, whether as to Borrower or the Property (or any portion thereof), or if any other such event shall occur or condition shall exist, if the effect of such default, event or condition is to accelerate the maturity of any portion of the Debt or to permit Lender to accelerate the maturity of all or any portion of the Debt; or

(xvi) Borrower shall be in default under any other deed of trust, mortgage or security agreement covering any part of the Property whether it be superior or junior in priority to this Security Instrument (it not being implied by this clause that any such encumbrance will be permitted).

(b) Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default (other than an Event of Default described in clauses (vi), (vii) or (viii) above) and at any time thereafter, in addition to any other rights or remedies available to it pursuant to this Agreement and the other Loan Documents or at law or in equity, Lender may take such action, without notice or demand, that Lender deems advisable to protect and enforce its rights against Borrower and the Property, including declaring the Debt to be immediately due and payable, and Lender may enforce or avail itself of any or all rights or remedies provided in the Loan Documents against Borrower and any or all of the Property, including all rights or remedies available at law or in equity; and upon any Event of Default described in clauses (vi), (vii) or (viii) above, the Debt and Other Obligations of Borrower hereunder and under the other Loan Documents shall immediately and automatically become due and payable, without notice or demand, and Borrower hereby expressly waives any such notice or demand, anything contained herein or in any other Loan Document to the contrary notwithstanding.

Section 8.2 Remedies. (a) Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, all or any one or more of the rights, powers, privileges and other remedies available to Lender against Borrower under this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents executed and delivered by, or applicable to, Borrower or at law or in equity may be exercised by Lender at any time and from time to time, whether or not all or any of the Debt shall be declared due and payable, and whether or not Lender shall have commenced any foreclosure proceeding or other action for the enforcement of its rights and remedies under any of the Loan Documents with respect to all or any part of the Property. Any such actions taken by Lender shall be cumulative and concurrent and may be pursued independently, singularly, successively, together or otherwise, at such time and in such order as Lender may determine in its discretion, to the fullest extent permitted by law, without impairing or otherwise affecting the other rights and remedies of Lender permitted by law, equity or contract or as set forth herein or in the other Loan Documents. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Borrower agrees

 

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that if an Event of Default is continuing (i) Lender is not subject to any “one action” or “election of remedies” law or rule, and (ii) all liens and other rights, remedies or privileges provided to Lender shall remain in full force and effect until Lender has exhausted all of its remedies against the Property and the Security Instruments have been foreclosed, sold and/or otherwise realized upon in satisfaction of the Debt or the Debt has been paid in full.

(b) With respect to Borrower and the Property, nothing contained herein or in any other Loan Document shall be construed as requiring Lender to resort to any Individual Property for the satisfaction of any of the Debt in any preference or priority to any other Individual Property, and Lender may seek satisfaction out of all of the Properties, or any part thereof, in its discretion in respect of the Debt. In addition, Lender shall have the right from time to time to partially foreclose the Security Instruments in any manner and for any amounts secured by the Security Instruments then due and payable as determined by Lender in its discretion including the following circumstances: (i) in the event Borrower defaults beyond any applicable grace period in the payment of one or more scheduled payments of principal and interest, Lender may foreclose one or more of the Security Instruments to recover such delinquent payments or (ii) in the event Lender elects to accelerate less than the entire outstanding principal balance of the Loan, Lender may foreclose one or more of the Security Instruments to recover so much of the principal balance of the Loan as Lender may accelerate and such other sums secured by one or more of the Security Instruments as Lender may elect. Notwithstanding one or more partial foreclosures, the Properties shall remain subject to the Security Instruments to secure payment of sums secured by the Security Instruments and not previously recovered.

(c) Lender shall have the right from time to time to sever the Note and the other Loan Documents into one or more separate notes, mortgages and other security documents (the “Severed Loan Documents”) in such denominations as Lender shall determine in its discretion for purposes of evidencing and enforcing its rights and remedies provided hereunder. Borrower shall execute and deliver to Lender from time to time, promptly after the request of Lender, a severance agreement and such other documents as Lender shall request in order to effect the severance described in the preceding sentence, all in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Lender. Borrower hereby absolutely and irrevocably appoints Lender as its true and lawful attorney, coupled with an interest, in its name and stead to make and execute all documents necessary or desirable to effect the aforesaid severance, Borrower ratifying all that its said attorney shall do by virtue thereof; provided, however, Lender shall not make or execute any such documents under such power until three (3) days after notice has been given to Borrower by Lender of Lender’s intent to exercise its rights under such power. Borrower shall be obligated to pay any costs or expenses incurred in connection with the preparation, execution, recording or filing of the Severed Loan Documents and the Severed Loan Documents shall not contain any representations, warranties or covenants not contained in the Loan Documents and any such representations and warranties contained in the Severed Loan Documents will be given by Borrower only as of the Closing Date.

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Section 8.3 Remedies Cumulative; Waivers. The rights, powers and remedies of Lender under this Agreement shall be cumulative and not exclusive of any other right, power or remedy which Lender may have against Borrower pursuant to this Agreement or the other Loan Documents, or existing at law or in equity or otherwise. Lender’s rights, powers and remedies may be pursued singularly, concurrently or otherwise, at such time and in such order as Lender may determine in Lender’s discretion. No delay or omission to exercise any remedy, right or power accruing upon an Event of Default shall impair any such remedy, right or power or shall be construed as a waiver thereof, but any such remedy, right or power may be exercised from time to time and as often as may be deemed expedient. A waiver of one Default or Event of Default with respect to Borrower shall not be construed to be a waiver of any subsequent Default or Event of Default by Borrower or to impair any remedy, right or power consequent thereon.

ARTICLE IX - SPECIAL PROVISIONS

Section 9.1 Securitization.

9.1.1 Sale of Notes and Securitization. (a) Borrower acknowledges and agrees that Lender may sell all or any portion of the Loan and the Loan Documents, or issue one or more participations therein, or consummate one or more private or public securitizations of rated single- or multi-class securities (the “Securities”) secured by or evidencing ownership interests in all or any portion of the Loan and the Loan Documents or a pool of assets that include the Loan and the Loan Documents (such sales, participations and/or securitizations, collectively, a “Securitization”).

(b) At the request of Lender, and to the extent not already required to be provided by or on behalf of Borrower under this Agreement, Borrower shall use reasonable efforts to provide information not in the possession of Lender or which may be reasonably required by Lender or take other actions reasonably required by Lender, in each case in order to satisfy the market standards to which Lender customarily adheres or which may be reasonably required by prospective investors and/or the Rating Agencies in connection with any such Securitization. Lender shall have the right to provide to prospective investors and the Rating Agencies any information in its possession, including financial statements relating to Borrower, Guarantors, if any, the Property and any Tenant of the Improvements. Borrower acknowledges that certain information regarding the Loan and the parties thereto and the Property may be included in a private placement memorandum, prospectus or other disclosure documents. Borrower agrees that each of Borrower, Guarantor and their respective officers and representatives, shall, at Lender’s request, at its sole cost and expense, cooperate with Lender’s efforts to arrange for a Securitization in accordance with the market standards to which Lender customarily adheres and/or which may be required by prospective investors and/or the Rating Agencies in connection with any such Securitization. Borrower and Guarantor agree to review, at Lender’s request in connection with the Securitization, the Disclosure Documents as such Disclosure Documents relate to Borrower, Guarantor, the Property and the Loan, including, the sections entitled “Risk Factors,” “Special Considerations,” “Description of the Security Instrument,” “Description of the Mortgage Loan and Mortgaged Property,” “The Manager,” “The Borrower,” and “Certain Legal Aspects of the Mortgage Loan,” and shall confirm that the factual statements and representations contained in such sections and such other information in the Disclosure Documents (to the extent such information relates to, or is based on, or includes any information regarding the Property,

 

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Borrower, Guarantor, Manager and/or the Loan) do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.

(c) Borrower agrees to make upon Lender’s written request, without limitation, all structural or other changes to the Loan (including delivery of one or more new component notes to replace the original note or modify the original note to reflect multiple components of the Loan and such new notes or modified note may have different interest rates and amortization schedules), modifications to any documents evidencing or securing the Loan, creation of one or more mezzanine loans (including amending Borrower’s organizational structure to provide for one or more mezzanine borrowers), delivery of opinions of counsel acceptable to the Rating Agencies or potential investors and addressing such matters as the Rating Agencies or potential investors may require; provided, however, that in creating such new notes or modified notes or mezzanine notes Borrower shall not be required to modify (i) the initial weighted average interest rate payable under the Note, (ii) the stated maturity of the Note, (iii) the aggregate amortization of principal of the Note, (iv) any other material economic term of the Loan, or (v) decrease the time periods during which Borrower is permitted to perform its obligations under the Loan Documents. In connection with the foregoing, Borrower covenants and agrees to modify the Cash Management Agreement to reflect the newly created components and/or mezzanine loans.

(d) If requested by Lender, Borrower shall provide Lender, promptly upon request, with any financial statements, or financial, statistical or operating information, as Lender shall determine to be required pursuant to Regulation AB under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or any amendment, modification or replacement thereto or other legal requirements in connection with any private placement memorandum, prospectus or other disclosure documents or any filing pursuant to the Exchange Act in connection with the Securitization or as shall otherwise be reasonably requested by Lender.

(e) Borrower hereby appoints Lender its attorney-in-fact with full power of substitution (which appointment shall be deemed to be coupled with an interest and to be irrevocable until the Loan is paid and the Security Instrument is discharged of record, with Borrower hereby ratifying all that its said attorney shall do by virtue thereof) to execute and deliver all documents and do all other acts and things necessary or desirable to effect any Securitization authorized hereunder; provided, however, that unless an Event of Default exists, Lender shall not execute or deliver any such documents or do any such acts or things under such power until five (5) days after written notice has been given to Borrower by Lender of Lender’s intent to exercise its rights under such power. Borrower’s failure to deliver any document or to take any other action Borrower is obligated to take hereunder with respect to any Securitization for a period of ten (10) Business Days after such notice by Lender shall, at Lender’s option, constitute an Event of Default hereunder.

(f) Lender, without in any way limiting its other rights hereunder, in its discretion, shall have the right, at any time prior to a Securitization, to reallocate the amount of the Loan and the Mezzanine Loan, adjust the interest rate rates thereon and/or adjust the Allocated Loan Amounts, provided that (i) the aggregate principal amount of the Loan and the Mezzanine Loan

 

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immediately following such reallocation shall equal the outstanding principal balance of the Loan and the Mezzanine Loan immediately prior to such reallocation, (ii) the aggregate debt service payments immediately following such reallocation shall not exceed the aggregate debt service payments immediately prior to the reallocation, and (iii) the initial weighted average interest rate of the Note and the Mezzanine Note immediately following such reallocation shall equal the weighted average interest rate which was applicable to the Note and the Mezzanine Note immediately prior to such reallocation. Borrower shall cooperate with all reasonable requests of Lender in order to reallocate the amount of the Loan and the Mezzanine Loan and shall execute and deliver such documents as shall reasonably be required by Lender in connection therewith, including, without limitation, amendments to the Loan Documents and the Mezzanine Loan Documents, and endorsements to the Title Insurance Policy and the UCC title insurance policy, all in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Lender, and Borrower shall pay all costs and expenses in connection such reallocation pursuant to this Section, including, without limitation, any additional title insurance and UCC insurance premiums and any additional mortgage, mortgage recording, stamp, intangible or other similar tax required to be paid by any Person under applicable Legal Requirements then in effect in connection with the execution, delivery, recordation, filing, registration, perfection or enforcement of any amendments of the Loan Documents or the Mezzanine Loan Documents in connection with the reallocation.

9.1.2 Securitization Costs. All reasonable third party costs and expenses incurred by Borrower and Guarantors in connection with Borrower’s complying with requests made under this Section 9.1 (including the fees and expenses of the Rating Agencies) shall be paid by Borrower.

Section 9.2 Right To Release Information. Following the occurrence of any Event of Default, Lender may forward to any broker, prospective purchaser of any Individual Property or the Loan, or other person or entity all documents and information which Lender now has or may hereafter acquire relating to the Debt, Borrower, any Guarantor, any indemnitor, any Individual Property and any other matter in connection with the Loan, whether furnished by Borrower, any Guarantor, any indemnitor or otherwise, as Lender determines necessary or desirable. Borrower irrevocably waives any and all rights it may have to limit or prevent such disclosure, including any right of privacy or any claims arising therefrom.

Section 9.3 Exculpation. (a) Subject to the qualifications below, Lender shall not enforce the liability and obligation of Borrower to perform and observe the obligations contained in the Note, this Agreement, the Security Instrument or the other Loan Documents by any action or proceeding wherein a money judgment shall be sought against Borrower, except that Lender may bring a foreclosure action, an action for specific performance or any other appropriate action or proceeding to enable Lender to enforce and realize upon its interest under the Note, this Agreement, the Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents, or in the Property (or any portion thereof), the Rents, or any other collateral given to Lender pursuant to the Loan Documents; provided, however, that, except as specifically provided herein, any judgment in any such action or proceeding shall be enforceable against Borrower only to the extent of Borrower’s interest in the Property, in the Rents and in any other collateral given to Lender, and Lender, by accepting the Note, this Agreement, the

 

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Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents, agrees that it shall not sue for, seek or demand any deficiency judgment against Borrower in any such action or proceeding under or by reason of or under or in connection with the Note, this Agreement, the Security Instrument or the other Loan Documents. The provisions of this Section shall not, however, (i) constitute a waiver, release or impairment of any obligation evidenced or secured by any of the Loan Documents; (ii) impair the right of Lender to name Borrower as a party defendant in any action or suit for foreclosure and sale under the Security Instrument; (iii) affect the validity or enforceability of or any guaranty made in connection with the Loan or any of the rights and remedies of Lender thereunder; (iv) impair the right of Lender to obtain the appointment of a receiver; (v) impair the enforcement of any assignment of leases contained in the Security Instrument; or (vi) constitute a prohibition against Lender to seek a deficiency judgment against Borrower in order to fully realize the security granted by the Security Instrument or to commence any other appropriate action or proceeding in order for Lender to exercise its remedies against the Property (or any portion thereof).

(b) Nothing contained herein shall in any manner or way release, affect or impair the right of Lender to recover, and Borrower shall be fully and personally liable and subject to legal action, for any loss, cost, expense, damage, claim or other obligation (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs) incurred or suffered by Lender arising out of or in connection with the following:

(i) fraud or willful misrepresentation by Borrower or any of its affiliates, or Guarantor or any agent, employee or other person with actual or apparent authority to make statements or representations on behalf of Borrower, any affiliate of Borrower or Guarantor in connection with the Loan (“apparent authority” meaning such authority as the principal knowingly or negligently permits the agent to assume, or which he holds the agent out as possessing);

(ii) the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Borrower or Guarantor, or any affiliate, agent, or employee of the foregoing;

(iii) material physical waste of the Property (or any portion thereof);

(iv) the removal or disposal of any portion of the Property in violation of the terms of the Loan Documents;

(v) the misapplication, misappropriation, or conversion by Borrower or Guarantor of (A) any Insurance Proceeds paid by reason of any loss, damage or destruction to the Property (or any portion thereof), (B) any Awards received in connection with a Condemnation of all or a portion of the Property, (C) any Rents or other Property income or collateral proceeds, or (D) any Rents paid more than one month in advance (including, but not limited to, security deposits);

(vi) following the occurrence of an Event of Default, the failure to either apply rents or other Property income, whether collected before or after such Event of Default, to the ordinary, customary, and necessary expenses of operating the Property or, upon demand, to deliver such rents or other Property income to Lender;

 

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(vii) failure to maintain insurance or to pay taxes and assessments, or to pay charges for labor or materials or other charges or judgments that can create Liens on any portion of the Property (unless Lender is escrowing funds therefor and fails to make such payments or has taken possession of the Property following an Event of Default, has received all Rents from the Property applicable to the period for which such insurance, taxes or other items are due, and thereafter fails to make such payments);

(viii) any security deposits, advance deposits or any other deposits collected with respect to the Property (or any portion thereof) which are not delivered to Lender upon a foreclosure of the Property (or any portion thereof) or action in lieu thereof, except to the extent any such security deposits were applied in accordance with the terms and conditions of any of the Leases prior to the occurrence of the Event of Default that gave rise to such foreclosure or action in lieu thereof;

(ix) the breach of the representation by Borrower that on the Closing Date, the Property and all Improvements at the Property were in material compliance with applicable laws; or

(x) any failure by Borrower to comply with any of the representations, warranties or covenants set forth in Sections 4.1.37 or 5.1.19 hereof.

(c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, the Note or any of the other Loan Documents,

(i) Borrower and any general partner of Borrower shall be personally liable for the Debt if (A) Borrower fails to obtain Lender’s prior written consent to any Transfer as required by this Agreement or the Security Instrument; (B) Borrower fails to obtain Lender’s prior written consent to any Indebtedness or voluntary Lien encumbering the Property (or any portion thereof); (C) Borrower shall at any time hereafter make an assignment for the benefit of its creditors; (D) Borrower fails to permit on-site inspections of any Individual Property, fails to maintain its status as a Single Purpose Entity or comply with any representation, warranty or covenant set forth in Section 4.1.30 hereof or fails to appoint a new property manager upon the request of Lender as permitted under this Agreement, each as required by, and in accordance with, the terms and provisions of this Agreement or the Security Instrument; (E) Borrower admits, in writing or in any legal proceeding, its insolvency or inability to pay its debts as they become due; (F) Borrower fails to make the first full monthly payment of principal and interest on or before the first Payment Date; (G) Borrower files, consents to, or acquiesces in a petition for bankruptcy, insolvency, dissolution or liquidation under the Bankruptcy Code or any other Federal or State bankruptcy or insolvency law, or there is a filing of an involuntary petition against Borrower under the Bankruptcy Code or any other Federal or state bankruptcy or insolvency law in which Borrower or Guarantor colludes with, or otherwise assists any party in connection with such filing, or solicits or causes to be solicited petitioning creditors for any involuntary petition against Borrower from any party; or (H) the Property or any part thereof shall at any time hereafter become property of the estate or an asset in (1) a voluntary bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership, liquidation, winding up, or other similar type of proceeding, or (2) an involuntary bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding (other than one filed by Lender) that is not dismissed within sixty (60) days of filing.

 

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(d) Nothing herein shall be deemed to constitute a waiver by Lender of any right Lender may have under Sections 506(a), 506(b), 1111(b) or any other provision of the Bankruptcy Code to file a claim for the full amount of the Debt or to require that all collateral shall continue to secure all of the Debt.

Section 9.4 Matters Concerning Manager. If (a) an Event of Default hereunder has occurred and remains uncured, (b) Manager shall become subject to a Bankruptcy Action, (c) a default occurs under the Management Agreement, or (d) the occurrence of a DSCR Trigger Event, Borrower shall, at the request of Lender, terminate the Management Agreement and replace the Manager with a Qualified Manager pursuant to a Replacement Management Agreement, it being understood and agreed that the management fee for such Qualified Manager shall not exceed then prevailing market rates. Borrower may terminate the Management Agreement following an Event of Default (as defined in the Mezzanine Loan Agreement) under the Mezzanine Loan Documents so long as a Qualified Manager replaces the Manager under a Replacement Management Agreement in accordance with the terms hereof.

Section 9.5 Servicer. At the option of Lender, the Loan may be serviced by a master servicer, primary servicer, special servicer and/or trustee (any such master servicer, primary servicer, special servicer, and trustee, together with its agents, nominees or designees, are collectively referred to as “Servicer”) selected by Lender and Lender may delegate all or any portion of its responsibilities under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents to Servicer pursuant to a pooling and servicing agreement, servicing agreement, special servicing agreement or other agreement providing for the servicing of one or more mortgage loans (collectively, the “Servicing Agreement”) between Lender and Servicer. Borrower shall be responsible for any set up fees or any other initial costs relating to or arising under the Servicing Agreement, but Borrower shall not be responsible for payment of the regular monthly master servicing fee or trustee fee due to Servicer under the Servicing Agreement or any fees or expenses required to be borne by, and not reimbursable to, Servicer. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Borrower shall promptly reimburse Lender on demand for the following costs and expenses payable by Lender to Servicer as a result of the Loan becoming specially serviced: (i) any liquidation fees that are due and payable to Servicer under the Servicing Agreement in connection with the exercise of any or all remedies permitted under this Agreement, (ii) any workout fees and special servicing fees that are due and payable to Servicer under the Servicing Agreement, which fees may be due and payable under the Servicing Agreement on a periodic or continuing basis, and which may be payable to a special servicer, in an amount as great as one percent of the outstanding principal balance of the Loan, upon return of the Loan by the special servicer to the master servicer, and (iii) the costs of all amounts owed to any third-party contractor in connection with the Servicer obtaining any third-party report, including any property inspections and/or appraisals of the Properties (or any updates to any existing inspection or appraisal) that Servicer determines to obtain or may be required to obtain (other than the cost of regular annual inspections required to be borne by Servicer under the Servicing Agreement).

 

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Section 9.6 Intercreditor Agreement. Lender and Mezzanine Lender are parties to a certain intercreditor agreement dated as of the date hereof (the “Mezzanine Intercreditor Agreement”) memorializing their relative rights and obligations with respect to the Loan, the Mezzanine Loan, Borrower, the Mezzanine Borrower and the Property. Borrower and Mezzanine Borrower hereby acknowledge and agree that (i) such Mezzanine Intercreditor Agreement is intended solely for the benefit of Lender and Mezzanine Lender and (ii) Borrower and Mezzanine Borrower are not intended third-party beneficiaries of any of the provisions therein and shall not be entitled to rely on any of the provisions contained therein. Lender and Mezzanine Lender shall have no obligation to disclose to Borrower the contents of the Mezzanine Intercreditor Agreement. Borrower’s obligations hereunder are independent of such Mezzanine Intercreditor Agreement and remain unmodified by the terms and provisions thereof.

ARTICLE X - MISCELLANEOUS

Section 10.1 Survival. This Agreement and all covenants, agreements, representations and warranties made herein and in the certificates delivered pursuant hereto shall survive the making by Lender of the Loan and the execution and delivery to Lender of the Note, and shall continue in full force and effect so long as all or any of the Debt is outstanding and unpaid unless a longer period is expressly set forth herein or in the other Loan Documents. Whenever in this Agreement any of the parties hereto is referred to, such reference shall be deemed to include the legal representatives, successors and assigns of such party. All covenants, promises and agreements in this Agreement, by or on behalf of Borrower, shall inure to the benefit of the legal representatives, successors and assigns of Lender.

Section 10.2 Lender’s Discretion. Whenever pursuant to this Agreement, Lender exercises any right given to it to approve or disapprove, or any arrangement or term is to be satisfactory to Lender, the decision of Lender to approve or disapprove or to decide whether arrangements or terms are satisfactory or not satisfactory shall (except as is otherwise specifically herein provided) be in the sole and absolute discretion of Lender and shall be final and conclusive.

Section 10.3 Governing Law.

(a) LENDER HAS OFFICES IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK AND THE PROCEEDS OF THE LOAN DELIVERED PURSUANT HERETO WERE DISBURSED FROM THE STATE OF NEW YORK (“GOVERNING STATE”), WHICH STATE THE PARTIES AGREE HAS A SUBSTANTIAL RELATIONSHIP TO THE PARTIES AND TO THE UNDERLYING TRANSACTION EMBODIED HEREBY, AND IN ALL RESPECTS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, MATTERS OF CONSTRUCTION, VALIDITY AND PERFORMANCE, THIS AGREEMENT, THE NOTE AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS AND THE OBLIGATIONS ARISING HEREUNDER AND THEREUNDER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS MADE AND PERFORMED IN SUCH STATE (WITHOUT REGARD TO PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OF LAWS) AND ANY APPLICABLE LAW OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, EXCEPT

 

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THAT AT ALL TIMES THE PROVISIONS FOR THE CREATION, PERFECTION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE LIEN AND SECURITY INTEREST CREATED PURSUANT HERETO AND PURSUANT TO THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF THE STATE IN WHICH THE APPLICABLE INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY IS LOCATED, IT BEING UNDERSTOOD THAT, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY THE LAW OF SUCH STATE, THE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK SHALL GOVERN THE CONSTRUCTION, VALIDITY AND ENFORCEABILITY OF ALL LOAN DOCUMENTS AND ALL OF THE OBLIGATIONS ARISING HEREUNDER OR THEREUNDER. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BORROWER HEREBY UNCONDITIONALLY AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY CLAIM TO ASSERT THAT THE LAW OF ANY OTHER JURISDICTION GOVERNS THIS AGREEMENT, THE NOTE AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS, AND THIS AGREEMENT, THE NOTE AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK PURSUANT TO SECTION 5-1401 OF THE NEW YORK GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW.

(b) ANY LEGAL SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING AGAINST LENDER OR BORROWER ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS (“ACTION”) MAY AT LENDER’S OPTION BE INSTITUTED IN ANY FEDERAL OR STATE COURT IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NEW YORK, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5-1402 OF THE NEW YORK GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW AND BORROWER WAIVES ANY OBJECTIONS WHICH IT MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE BASED ON VENUE AND/OR FORUM NON CONVENIENS OF ANY SUCH ACTION, AND BORROWER HEREBY IRREVOCABLY SUBMITS TO THE JURISDICTION OF ANY SUCH COURT IN ANY ACTION. BORROWER DOES HEREBY DESIGNATE AND APPOINT:

RICHARD L. YELLEN & ASSOCIATES, LLP

111 BROADWAY, 11TH FLOOR

NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10006

PH (212) 404-6988

FX (212) 404-7857

AS ITS AUTHORIZED AGENT TO ACCEPT AND ACKNOWLEDGE ON ITS BEHALF SERVICE OF ANY AND ALL PROCESS WHICH MAY BE SERVED IN ANY SUCH ACTION IN ANY FEDERAL OR STATE COURT IN NEW YORK, NEW YORK, AND AGREES THAT SERVICE OF PROCESS UPON SAID AGENT AT SAID ADDRESS AND WRITTEN NOTICE OF SAID SERVICE MAILED OR DELIVERED TO BORROWER IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN SHALL BE DEEMED IN EVERY RESPECT EFFECTIVE SERVICE OF PROCESS UPON BORROWER IN ANY SUCH ACTION IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK. BORROWER (I) SHALL GIVE PROMPT NOTICE TO LENDER OF ANY CHANGED ADDRESS OF ITS AUTHORIZED AGENT HEREUNDER, (II) MAY AT ANY TIME AND FROM TIME TO TIME DESIGNATE A SUBSTITUTE AUTHORIZED AGENT WITH AN OFFICE

 

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IN NEW YORK, NEW YORK (WHICH SUBSTITUTE AGENT AND OFFICE SHALL BE DESIGNATED AS THE PERSON AND ADDRESS FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS), AND (III) SHALL PROMPTLY DESIGNATE SUCH A SUBSTITUTE IF ITS AUTHORIZED AGENT CEASES TO HAVE AN OFFICE IN NEW YORK, NEW YORK OR IS DISSOLVED WITHOUT LEAVING A SUCCESSOR.

Section 10.4 Modification, Waiver in Writing. No modification, amendment, extension, discharge, termination or waiver of any provision of this Agreement, or of the Note, or of any other Loan Document, nor consent to any departure by Borrower therefrom, shall in any event be effective unless the same shall be in a writing signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought, and then such waiver or consent shall be effective only in the specific instance, and for the purpose, for which given. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, no notice to, or demand on Borrower, shall entitle Borrower to any other or future notice or demand in the same, similar or other circumstances.

Section 10.5 Delay Not a Waiver. Neither any failure nor any delay on the part of Lender in insisting upon strict performance of any term, condition, covenant or agreement, or exercising any right, power, remedy or privilege hereunder, or under the Note or under any other Loan Document, or any other instrument given as security therefor, shall operate as or constitute a waiver thereof, nor shall a single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other future exercise, or the exercise of any other right, power, remedy or privilege. In particular, and not by way of limitation, by accepting payment after the due date of any amount payable under this Agreement, the Note or any other Loan Document, Lender shall not be deemed to have waived any right either to require prompt payment when due of all other amounts due under this Agreement, the Note or the other Loan Documents, or to declare a default for failure to effect prompt payment of any such other amount.

Section 10.6 Notices. All notices, consents, approvals and requests required or permitted hereunder or under any other Loan Document shall be given in writing and shall be effective for all purposes if hand delivered or sent by (a) certified or registered United States mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested or (b) expedited prepaid delivery service, either commercial or United States Postal Service, with proof of attempted delivery, or (c) by telecopier (with answer back acknowledged) and with a second copy to be sent to the intended recipient by an other means permitted under this Section, addressed as follows (or at such other address and Person as shall be designated from time to time by any party hereto, as the case may be, in a written notice to the other parties hereto in the manner provided for in this Section):

 

If to Lender:    KeyBank National Association
   11501 Outlook, Suite 300
   Overland Park, Kansas 66211
   Facsimile No.: 877-379-1625
   Attention: Loan Servicing

 

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with a copy to:    Daniel Flanigan, Esq.
   Polsinelli Shughart PC
   700 W. 47th Street, Suite 1000
   Kansas City, Missouri 64112
   Facsimile No.: (816) 753-1536
If to Borrower:    c/o Thompson National Properties, LLC
   1900 Main Street, Suite 700
   Irvine, California 92614
   Attention: Ido Dotan
   Facsimile No.: (949) 271-4915
With a copy to:    Kaplan Voekler Cunningham & Frank PLC
   7 East 2nd Street
   Richmond, Virginia 23218-2470
   Attention: Thomas Voekler
   Facsimile No.: (804) 525-1794

A notice shall be deemed to have been given: in the case of hand delivery, at the time of delivery; in the case of registered or certified mail, when delivered or the first attempted delivery on a Business Day; or in the case of expedited prepaid delivery, upon the first attempted delivery on a Business Day; or in the case of telecopy, upon sender’s receipt of a machine-generated confirmation of successful transmission after advice by telephone to recipient that a telecopy notice is forthcoming.

Section 10.7 Trial by Jury. BORROWER HEREBY AGREES NOT TO ELECT A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY ISSUE TRIABLE OF RIGHT BY JURY, AND WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY FULLY TO THE EXTENT THAT ANY SUCH RIGHT SHALL NOW OR HEREAFTER EXIST WITH REGARD TO THE LOAN DOCUMENTS, OR ANY CLAIM, COUNTERCLAIM OR OTHER ACTION ARISING IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. THIS WAIVER OF RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IS GIVEN KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY BY BORROWER, AND IS INTENDED TO ENCOMPASS INDIVIDUALLY EACH INSTANCE AND EACH ISSUE AS TO WHICH THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY WOULD OTHERWISE ACCRUE. LENDER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO FILE A COPY OF THIS PARAGRAPH IN ANY PROCEEDING AS CONCLUSIVE EVIDENCE OF THIS WAIVER BY BORROWER.

Section 10.8 Headings. The Article and/or Section headings and the Table of Contents in this Agreement are included herein for convenience of reference only and shall not constitute a part of this Agreement for any other purpose.

Section 10.9 Severability. Wherever possible, each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited by or invalid under applicable law, such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of such provision or the remaining provisions of this Agreement.

 

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Section 10.10 Preferences. Lender shall have the continuing and exclusive right to apply or reverse and reapply any and all payments by Borrower to any portion of the obligations of Borrower hereunder. To the extent Borrower makes a payment or payments to Lender, which payment or proceeds or any part thereof are subsequently invalidated, declared to be fraudulent or preferential, set aside or required to be repaid to a trustee, receiver or any other party under any bankruptcy law, state or federal law, common law or equitable cause, then, to the extent of such payment or proceeds received, the obligations hereunder or part thereof intended to be satisfied shall be revived and continue in full force and effect, as if such payment or proceeds had not been received by Lender.

Section 10.11 Waiver of Notice. Borrower shall not be entitled to any notices of any nature whatsoever from Lender except with respect to matters for which this Agreement or the other Loan Documents specifically and expressly provide for the giving of notice by Lender to Borrower and except with respect to matters for which Borrower is not, pursuant to applicable Legal Requirements, permitted to waive the giving of notice. Borrower hereby expressly waives the right to receive any notice from Lender with respect to any matter for which this Agreement or the other Loan Documents do not specifically and expressly provide for the giving of notice by Lender to Borrower.

Section 10.12 Remedies of Borrower. If a claim or adjudication is made that Lender or its agents have acted unreasonably or unreasonably delayed acting in any case where by law or under this Agreement or the other Loan Documents, Lender or such agent, as the case may be, has an obligation to act reasonably or promptly, Borrower agrees that neither Lender nor its agents shall be liable for any monetary damages, and Borrower’s sole remedies shall be limited to commencing an action seeking injunctive relief or declaratory judgment. The parties hereto agree that any action or proceeding to determine whether Lender has acted reasonably shall be determined by an action seeking declaratory judgment.

Section 10.13 Expenses; Indemnity. (a) Borrower covenants and agrees to pay or, if Borrower fails to pay, to reimburse, Lender upon receipt of written notice from Lender for all costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees and expenses) incurred by Lender in connection with (i) the preparation, negotiation, execution and delivery of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby and all the costs of furnishing all opinions by counsel for Borrower (including any opinions requested by Lender as to any legal matters arising under this Agreement or the other Loan Documents with respect to the Property or any portion thereof); (ii) Borrower’s ongoing performance of and compliance with Borrower’s respective agreements and covenants contained in this Agreement and the other Loan Documents on its part to be performed or complied with after the Closing Date, including confirming compliance with environmental and insurance requirements; (iii) Lender’s ongoing performance and compliance with all agreements and conditions contained in this Agreement and the other Loan Documents on its part to be performed or complied with after the Closing

 

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Date; (iv) the negotiation, preparation, execution, delivery and administration of any consents, amendments, waivers or other modifications to this Agreement and the other Loan Documents and any other documents or matters requested by Lender; (v) securing Borrower’s compliance with any requests made pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement; (vi) the filing and recording fees and expenses, title insurance and fees and expenses of counsel for providing to Lender all required legal opinions, and other similar expenses incurred in creating and perfecting the Lien in favor of Lender pursuant to this Agreement and the other Loan Documents; (vii) enforcing or preserving any rights, in response to third party claims or the prosecuting or defending of any action or proceeding or other litigation, in each case against, under or affecting Borrower, this Agreement, the other Loan Documents, the Property (or any portion thereof), or any other security given for the Loan; and (viii) enforcing any obligations of or collecting any payments due from Borrower under this Agreement, the other Loan Documents or with respect to the Property or any portion thereof (including any fees incurred by Servicer in connection with the transfer of the Loan to a special servicer prior to a Default or Event of Default) or in connection with any refinancing or restructuring of the credit arrangements provided under this Agreement in the nature of a “work out” or of any insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings; provided, however, that Borrower shall not be liable for the payment of any such costs and expenses to the extent the same arise by reason of the gross negligence, illegal acts, fraud or willful misconduct of Lender. Any cost and expenses due and payable to Lender may be paid from any amounts in the Lockbox Account or Cash Management Account, as applicable.

(b) Borrower shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties from and against any and all other liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, actions, judgments, suits, claims, costs, expenses and disbursements of any kind or nature whatsoever (including the reasonable fees and disbursements of counsel in connection with any investigative, administrative or judicial proceeding commenced or threatened, whether or not an Indemnified Party shall be designated a party thereto), that may be imposed on, incurred by, or asserted against any Indemnified Party in any manner relating to or arising out of (i) any breach by Borrower of its obligations under, or any material misrepresentation by Borrower contained in, this Agreement or the other Loan Documents, or (ii) the use or intended use of the proceeds of the Loan (collectively, the “Indemnified Liabilities”); provided, however, that Borrower shall not have any obligation to any Indemnified Party hereunder to the extent that such Indemnified Liabilities arise from the gross negligence, illegal acts, fraud or willful misconduct of such Indemnified Party. To the extent that the undertaking to indemnify, defend and hold harmless set forth in the preceding sentence may be unenforceable because it violates any law or public policy, Borrower shall pay the maximum portion that it is permitted to pay and satisfy under applicable law to the payment and satisfaction of all Indemnified Liabilities incurred by the Indemnified Parties.

(c) Borrower covenants and agrees to pay for or, if Borrower fails to pay, to reimburse Lender for, any fees and expenses incurred by any Rating Agency in connection with any Rating Agency review of the Loan, the Loan Documents or any transaction contemplated thereby or any consent, approval, waiver or confirmation obtained from such Rating Agency pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement or any other Loan Document and Lender shall be entitled to require payment of such fees and expenses as a condition precedent to the obtaining of any such consent, approval, waiver or confirmation.

 

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Section 10.14 Schedules Incorporated. The Schedules annexed hereto are hereby incorporated herein as a part of this Agreement with the same effect as if set forth in the body hereof.

Section 10.15 Offsets, Counterclaims and Defenses. Any assignee of Lender’s interest in and to this Agreement, the Note and the other Loan Documents shall take the same free and clear of all offsets, counterclaims or defenses which are unrelated to such documents which Borrower may otherwise have against any assignor of such documents, and no such unrelated counterclaim or defense shall be interposed or asserted by Borrower in any action or proceeding brought by any such assignee upon such documents and any such right to interpose or assert any such unrelated offset, counterclaim or defense in any such action or proceeding is hereby expressly waived by Borrower.

Section 10.16 No Joint Venture or Partnership; No Third Party Beneficiaries. (a) Borrower and Lender intend that the relationships created hereunder and under the other Loan Documents be solely that of borrower and lender. Nothing herein or therein is intended to create a joint venture, partnership, tenancy in common, or joint tenancy relationship between Borrower and Lender nor to grant Lender any interest in the Property (or any portion thereof) other than that of mortgagee, beneficiary or lender.

(b) This Agreement and the other Loan Documents are solely for the benefit of Lender and Borrower and nothing contained in this Agreement or the other Loan Documents shall be deemed to confer upon anyone other than Lender and Borrower any right to insist upon or to enforce the performance or observance of any of the obligations contained herein or therein. All conditions to the obligations of Lender to make the Loan hereunder are imposed solely and exclusively for the benefit of Lender and no other Person shall have standing to require satisfaction of such conditions in accordance with their terms or be entitled to assume that Lender will refuse to make the Loan in the absence of strict compliance with any or all thereof and no other Person shall under any circumstances be deemed to be a beneficiary of such conditions, any or all of which may be freely waived in whole or in part by Lender if, in Lender’s discretion, Lender deems it advisable or desirable to do so.

Section 10.17 Publicity. All news releases, publicity or advertising by Borrower or its Affiliates through any media intended to reach the general public which refers to the Loan Documents or the financing evidenced by the Loan Documents, to Lender, KeyBank National Association or any of their Affiliates shall be subject to the prior written approval of Lender and KeyBank National Association in their discretion.

Section 10.18 Waiver of Marshalling of Assets. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Borrower, for itself and its successors and assigns, waives all rights to a marshalling of the assets of Borrower, Borrower’s partners and others with interests in Borrower, and of the Property, and agrees not to assert any right under any laws pertaining to the marshalling of assets, the sale in inverse order of alienation, homestead exemption, the administration of estates of decedents, or any other matters whatsoever to defeat, reduce or affect the right of Lender under the Loan Documents to a sale of

 

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the Property (or any portion thereof) for the collection of the Debt without any prior or different resort for collection or of the right of Lender to the payment of the Debt out of the net proceeds of the Property (or any portion thereof) in preference to every other claimant whatsoever.

Section 10.19 Waiver of Counterclaim. Borrower hereby waives the right to assert a counterclaim, other than a compulsory counterclaim, in any action or proceeding brought against it by Lender or its agents.

Section 10.20 Conflict; Construction of Documents; Reliance. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Agreement and any of the other Loan Documents, the provisions of this Agreement shall control. The parties hereto acknowledge that they were represented by competent counsel in connection with the negotiation, drafting and execution of the Loan Documents and that such Loan Documents shall not be subject to the principle of construing their meaning against the party which drafted same. Borrower acknowledges that, with respect to the Loan, Borrower shall rely solely on its own judgment and advisors in entering into the Loan without relying in any manner on any statements, representations or recommendations of Lender or any parent, subsidiary or Affiliate of Lender. Lender shall not be subject to any limitation whatsoever in the exercise of any rights or remedies available to it under any of the Loan Documents or any other agreements or instruments which govern the Loan by virtue of the ownership by it or any parent, subsidiary or Affiliate of Lender of any equity interest any of them may acquire in Borrower, and Borrower hereby irrevocably waives the right to raise any defense or take any action on the basis of the foregoing with respect to Lender’s exercise of any such rights or remedies. Borrower acknowledges that Lender engages in the business of real estate financings and other real estate transactions and investments which may be viewed as adverse to or competitive with the business of Borrower or its Affiliates.

Section 10.21 Brokers and Financial Advisors. Borrower hereby represents that it has dealt with no financial advisors, brokers, underwriters, placement agents, agents or finders in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Borrower hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Lender harmless from and against any and all claims, liabilities, costs and expenses of any kind (including Lender’s attorneys’ fees and expenses) in any way relating to or arising from a claim by any Person that such Person acted on behalf of Borrower or Lender in connection with the transactions contemplated herein. The provisions of this Section 10.21 shall survive the expiration and termination of this Agreement and the payment of the Debt.

Section 10.22 Prior Agreements. This Agreement and the other Loan Documents contain the entire agreement of the parties hereto and thereto in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, and all prior agreements among or between such parties, whether oral or written, between Borrower and Lender are superseded by the terms of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents.

Section 10.23 Liability. If Borrower consists of more than one (1) Person the obligations and liabilities of each Person shall be joint and several. Under no circumstances whatsoever shall Lender have any liability for

 

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punitive, special, consequential or incidental damages in connection with, arising out of, or in any way related to or under this Loan Agreement or any other Loan Document or in any way related to the transactions contemplated or any relationship established by this Agreement or any other Loan Document or any act, omission or event occurring in connection herewith or therewith, and, to the extent not expressly prohibited by applicable laws, Borrower for itself and its Guarantors and indemnitors waives all claims for punitive, special, consequential or incidental damages. Lender shall have no duties or responsibilities except those expressly set forth in this Agreement, the Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents. Neither Lender nor any of its officers, directors, employees or agents shall be liable for any action taken or omitted by them as such hereunder or in connection herewith, unless caused by their gross negligence or willful misconduct. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Borrower and Lender and their respective successors and assigns forever.

Section 10.24 Certain Additional Rights of Lender (VCOC). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, Lender shall have:

(a) the right to routinely consult with and advise Borrower’s management regarding the significant business activities and business and financial developments of Borrower; provided, however, that such consultations shall not include discussions of environmental compliance programs or disposal of hazardous substances. Consultation meetings should occur on a regular basis (no less frequently than quarterly) with Lender having the right to call special meetings at any reasonable times and upon reasonable advance notice;

(b) the right, in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, to examine the books and records of Borrower at any reasonable times upon reasonable notice;

(c) the right, in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, including Section 5.1.11 hereof, to receive monthly, quarterly and year end financial reports, including balance sheets, statements of income, shareholder’s equity and cash flow, a management report and schedules of outstanding indebtedness; and

(d) the right, without restricting any other rights of Lender under this Agreement (including any similar right), to approve any acquisition by Borrower of any other significant property (other than personal property required for the day to day operation of the Property).

The rights described above in this Section 10.24 may be exercised by any entity which owns and controls, directly or indirectly, substantially all of the interests in Lender.

Section 10.25 (OFAC). Borrower hereby represents, warrants and covenants that neither Borrower nor any Guarantor is (or will be) a person with whom Lender is restricted from doing business under regulations of the Office of Foreign Asset Control (“OFAC”) of the Department of the Treasury of the United States of America (including, those Persons named on OFAC’s Specially Designated and Blocked Persons list) or under any statute, executive order (including, the September 24, 2001 Executive Order Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism), or other governmental action and is not and shall not engage in

 

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any dealings or transactions or otherwise be associated with such persons. In addition, Borrower hereby covenants to provide Lender with any additional information that Lender deems necessary from time to time in order to ensure compliance with all applicable laws concerning money laundering and similar activities.

Section 10.26 Duplicate Originals; Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of duplicate originals and each duplicate original shall be deemed to be an original. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which counterpart shall be deemed an original instrument and all of which together shall constitute a single Agreement. The failure of any party hereto to execute this Agreement, or any counterpart hereof, shall not relieve the other signatories from their obligations hereunder.

ARTICLE XI - LOCAL LAW PROVISIONS

Section 11.1 Inconsistencies. In the event of any inconsistencies between the terms and conditions of this Article 11 and the other provisions of this Agreement (other than the terms and provisions of Article 12), the terms and conditions of this Article 11 shall control and be binding.

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ARTICLE XII - ADDITIONAL OR SPECIAL PROVISIONS OR MODIFICATIONS

Section 12. 1 Inconsistencies. In the event of any inconsistencies between the terms and conditions of this Article 12 and the other provisions of this Agreement, the terms and conditions of this Article 12 shall control and be binding.

12.1.1. Cross-Default; Cross-Collateralization.

(a) Borrower acknowledges that Lender has made the Loan to Borrower upon the security of its collective interest in the Properties and in reliance upon the aggregate of the Properties taken together being of greater value as collateral security than the sum of each Individual Property taken separately. Borrower agrees that each of the Loan Documents (including, without limitation, the Security Instruments) are and will be cross collateralized and cross defaulted with each other so that (i) an Event of Default under any of Loan Documents shall constitute an Event of Default under each of the other Loan Documents; (ii) an Event of Default hereunder shall constitute an Event of Default under each Security Instrument; (iii) each Security Instrument shall constitute security for the Note as if a single blanket lien were placed on all of the Properties as security for the Note; and (iv) such cross collateralization shall in no event be deemed to constitute a fraudulent conveyance and Borrower waives any claims related thereto.

 

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(b) To the fullest extent permitted by law, Borrower, for itself and its successors and assigns, waives all rights to a marshalling of the assets of Borrower, Borrower’s partners and others with interests in Borrower, and of the Properties, or to a sale in inverse order of alienation in the event of foreclosure of all or any of the Security Instruments, and agrees not to assert any right under any laws pertaining to the marshalling of assets, the sale in inverse order of alienation, homestead exemption, the administration of estates of decedents, or any other matters whatsoever to defeat, reduce or affect the right of Lender under the Loan Documents to a sale of the Properties for the collection of the Debt without any prior or different resort for collection or of the right of Lender to the payment of the Debt out of the net proceeds of the Properties in preference to every other claimant whatsoever. In addition, Borrower, for itself and its successors and assigns, waives in the event of foreclosure of any or all of the Security Instruments, any equitable right otherwise available to Borrower which would require the separate sale of the Properties or require Lender to exhaust its remedies against any Individual Property or any combination of the Properties before proceeding against any other Individual Property or combination of Properties; and further in the event of such foreclosure Borrower does hereby expressly consent to and authorize, at the option of Lender, the foreclosure and sale either separately or together of any combination of the Properties.

12.1.2 Recording Taxes. Borrower represents that it has paid all state, county and municipal recording and all other taxes imposed upon the execution and recordation of each Security Instrument. If at any time Lender determines, based on applicable Legal Requirements, that Lender is not being afforded the maximum amount of security available from any one or more of the Properties as a direct or indirect result of applicable taxes not having been paid with respect to any Individual Property, Borrower agrees that Borrower will execute, acknowledge and deliver to Lender, immediately upon Lender’s request, supplemental affidavits increasing the amount of the Debt attributable to any such Individual Property to an amount determined by Lender to be equal to the lesser of (i) the greater of the fair market value of the applicable Individual Property (1) as of the date hereof and (2) as of the date such supplemental affidavits are to be delivered to Lender, and (ii) the amount of the Debt attributable to any such Individual Property (as set forth on Schedule IV hereof), and Borrower shall, on demand, pay any additional taxes.

12.1.3 Special Purpose Entity.

Subsection (xix)(C) of the definition of “Special Purpose Entity” is hereby modified by deleting “provided, however, that any such consolidated financial statement contains a note indicating that the Special Purpose Entity’s separate assets and credit are not available to pay the debts of such Affiliate and that the Special Purpose Entity’s liabilities do not constitute obligations of the consolidated entity;” therefrom.

The first line of Subsection (xxvii) of the definition of “Special Purpose Entity” is hereby modified by deleting “stationery” therefrom.

Subsection (xxxiii) of the definition of “Special Purpose Entity” is hereby modified by adding the following to the end thereof: “, including the Management Agreement.”

 

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Subsection (xl) of the definition of “Special Purpose Entity” is hereby modified by adding the following to the end thereof: “, other than the Manager.”

12.1.4 Principal Place of Business, State or Organization. The fourth line of Section 5.1.10 is hereby modified by inserting “(except for Permitted Transfers)” between “structure” and “unless”.

The eighth line of Section 5.1.10 is hereby modified by inserting “(except for Permitted Transfers)” between “structure” and “, without”.

12.1.5 Financial Reporting. The third line of Section 5.1.11(b) is hereby modified by deleting the word “independent” therefrom.

The first and second lines of Section 5.1.11(c) are hereby modified by deleting “twenty (20)” and substituting “forty-five (45)” therefor.

Section 5.1.11(e) is hereby modified by adding the following to the end thereof: “Notwithstanding the foregoing, Borrower’s failure to lease an Individual Property on terms set forth in such report shall not constitute an Event of Default if the prevailing market conditions used to establish such report for the applicable Individual Property shall have materially deteriorated.”

The second line of Section 5.1.11(g) is hereby modified by deleting “sixty (60)” and substituting “thirty (30)” therefor.

12.1.6 Leasing Matters. Section 5.1.20 is hereby modified by adding the following to the end thereof: “Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, failure of Lender to approve or disapprove a request made pursuant to this Section 5.1.20 within fifteen (15) days of receipt of Borrower’s request for same shall constitute approval provided that (a) on the face of any such request, Borrower clearly states in bold lettering that Lender’s failure to respond in such time period shall be deemed approval thereof; and (b) such request shall be accompanied by any and all required information and documentation relating thereto as may be reasonably required in order to approve or disapprove such matter.”

12.1.7 Alterations. The 13th line of Section 5.1.21 is hereby modified by deleting “or”. The second sentence of Section 5.1.21 is hereby modified by adding the following to the end thereof: “, or (d) restoration of the Property as necessary in the event of an emergency.” The 17th line of Section 5.1.21 is hereby modified by deleting “$100,000.00” and substituting “$250,000.00” therefor.

12.1.8 Transfers. The following is hereby added as Section 5.2.10(g): “Notwithstanding the restrictions contained in this Section 5.2.10, the following equity transfers shall be permitted without Lender’s consent: the sale, transfer or issuance of shares of common stock in any Restricted Party that is a publicly traded entity, provided such shares of common stock are listed on the New York Stock Exchange or another nationally recognized stock exchange (provided, that, the foregoing provisions shall not

 

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be deemed to waive, qualify or otherwise limit Borrower’s obligation to comply (or to cause the compliance with) the other covenants set forth herein and in the other Loan Documents (including, without limitation, the covenants contained herein relating to ERISA matters)).”

12.1.9 Restoration. The ninth line of Section 6.4(b)(i)(C) is hereby modified by deleting “thereto” and substituting “in accordance with the respective Lease” therefor.

Section 6.4(b)(i)(I) is hereby modified by adding the following to the end thereof: “, unless alternative access acceptable to Lender in its discretion is provided.”

12.1.10 Required Repairs. The third line of Section 7.1.1(a) is hereby modified by inserting: “, except in the case of and to the extent delayed by force majeure” between “Schedule II” and “or”.

12.1.11 Performance of Replacements. The first sentence of Section 7.3.3(b) is hereby modified by adding the following to the end thereof: “in excess of $25,000.00”.

12.1.12 Failure to Make Replacements. The first sentence of Section 7.3.4(a) is hereby modified by adding the following to the end thereof: “, unless such cure cannot reasonably be completed within 30 days (as determined by Lender in its discretion), in which event said cure period shall be extended for up to 60 additional days so long as Borrower shall have commenced such cure within the original 30-day period and shall diligently pursue the cure to completion.”

12.1.13 Event of Default. Section 8.1(a)(i) is hereby deleted and the following is substituted therefor: “if (A) the monthly Debt Service payment is not paid when due or (B) any other portion of the Debt is not paid within five (5) days of the date said portion is due;”

Section 8.1(a)(ii) is hereby modified by adding the following to the end thereof: “, except as may otherwise be provided in Section 5.1.2 hereof.”

12.1.14 Sale of Notes and Securitization. The 16th line of Section 9.1.1(f) is hereby modified by deleting “Borrower” and substituting “Lender” therefor.

12.1.15 Right to Release Information. The third line of Section 9.2 is hereby modified by inserting “as Lender reasonably determines to be necessary or desirable” between “entity” and “all”.

12.1.16 Exculpation. The third line of Section 9.3(b)(vii) is hereby modified by inserting “to the extent that Borrower or Guarantor has received Rents or other funds from the Property and fails to use such funds for such purposes” between “Property” and “(unless”.

 

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The second line of Section 9.3(c)(i)(D) is hereby modified by inserting “during ordinary business hours following any notice that may be required under the Loan Agreement” between “Property” and “, fails”.

12.1.17 Publicity. Section 10.17 is hereby modified by adding the following to the end thereof: “; provided that the foregoing approval right shall not pertain to required regulatory filings by Borrower or its Affiliates.”

12.1.18 Bi-Lo/Kroger Rollover Reserve. (a) Borrower shall pay to Lender (a) on the Closing Date an initial deposit of $10,171.00 and (b) on each Payment Date thereafter $10,171.00, which amount shall be deposited with and held by Lender for any tenant improvement and leasing commission obligations related to either (i) that certain portion of the Property (the “Bi-Lo Space”) currently demised by Bi-Lo, Inc. (“Bi-Lo”) pursuant to that certain Lease between Bi-Lo and Borrower dated April 24, 1991 (“Bi-Lo Lease”); or (ii) that certain portion of the Property (the “Kroger Space”) currently demised by Kroger Limited Partnership I (“Kroger”) pursuant to that certain Lease Agreement between Kroger and Borrower dated February 3, 1998 (“Kroger Lease”). Amounts so deposited shall hereinafter be referred to as the “Bi-Lo/Kroger Rollover Reserve Fund” and the account to which such amounts are held shall hereinafter be referred to as the “Bi/Lo Kroger Rollover Reserve Account”.

(b) Provided no Default or Event of Default hereunder exists, Lender shall make disbursements from the Bi-Lo/Kroger Rollover Reserve Fund for tenant improvement and leasing commission obligations incurred by Borrower as follows: (i) up to 54% of the balance in the Bi/Lo Kroger Rollover Reserve Account at the time of the disbursement for items specifically related to the Bi-Lo Space; or (ii) up to 46% of the balance in the Bi/Lo Kroger Rollover Reserve Account at the time of the disbursement for items specifically related to the Kroger Space. All such expenses shall be approved by Lender in its discretion. Lender shall make disbursements as requested by Borrower on a quarterly basis in increments of no less than $5,000.00 upon delivery by Borrower of Lender’s standard form of draw request accompanied by copies of paid invoices for the amounts requested and, if required by Lender, lien waivers and releases from all parties furnishing materials and/or services in connection with the requested payment. Lender may require an inspection of the Bi-Lo Space or the Kroger Space at Borrower’s expense prior to making a quarterly disbursement in order to verify completion of improvements for which reimbursement is sought.

(c) Upon payment in full of all tenant improvement and leasing commission obligations related to the Bi-Lo Space and the Kroger Space, Lender shall deposit any amounts remaining in the Bi-Lo/Kroger Rollover Reserve Account into the Rollover Reserve Account to be disbursed pursuant to Section 7.4.2 hereof.

(d) In the event that the Bi-Lo Lease is renewed for an additional period of at least five (5) years, 54% of the balance in the Bi/Lo Kroger Rollover Reserve Account shall be disbursed to Borrower within three (3) business days of the date that such renewal is executed and a copy is delivered to Lender. In the event that the Kroger Lease is renewed for an additional period of at least five (5) years, 46% of the balance in the Bi/Lo Kroger Rollover Reserve Account shall be disbursed to Borrower within three (3) business days of the date that such renewal is executed and a copy is delivered to Lender.

 

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12.1.19 Insurance. Section 6.1(a)(i)(C) is hereby modified by deleting “the lesser of (I) $10,000.00 or (II)” therefrom.

12.1.20 Mezzanine Loan Reserve Account.

(a) Deposits to the Mezzanine Loan Reserve Account. On each Payment Date, Borrower shall pay to Lender an amount equal to the Mezzanine Monthly Debt Service Payment Amount. Amounts deposited from time to time into the Mezzanine Loan Reserve Account are referred to herein as the “Mezzanine Loan Reserve Funds” and the account to which such amounts are held shall hereinafter be referred to as the “Mezzanine Loan Reserve Account”.

(b) Release of Mezzanine Loan Reserve Funds. Provided that no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, on each Monthly Payment Date during which the Mezzanine Loan is outstanding, Lender shall transfer to Mezzanine Lender an amount equal to the Mezzanine Monthly Debt Service Payment Amount as identified in writing by an irrevocable direction delivered by Mezzanine Lender to Lender, to the extent there are sufficient funds in the Mezzanine Loan Reserve Account. Borrower hereby directs Lender to follow any such instructions given by Mezzanine Lender, notwithstanding any contrary instructions from Borrower and without any further consent by, or notice to, Borrower. Should an Event of Default occur, the sums on deposit in the Mezzanine Loan Reserve Account may be applied by Lender to the payment of the Debt or any other charges affecting the Property, as Lender in its sole discretion may determine; provided, however, that no such application shall be deemed to have been made by operation of law or otherwise until actually made by Lender as herein provided.

12.1.21 Easement Relocation Reserve.

(a) On the Closing Date, Borrower shall pay to Lender a deposit of $36,514.00, which amount shall be deposited with an held by Lender as additional security for the Debt. Amounts so deposited shall hereinafter be referred to as the “Easement Relocation Reserve Fund” and the account to which such amounts are held shall hereinafter be referred to as the “Easement Relocation Reserve Account.”

(b) Provided no Default or Event of Default hereunder, Lender shall disburse all amounts in the Easement Relocation Reserve Account to Borrower upon delivery to Lender of evidence satisfactory to Lender in its discretion that all of the following easements at the Individual Property known as Florissant Marketplace have been relocated in such a manner that no portion of the Improvements at Individual Property encroaches upon such easements: (i) sewer easement (Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District) pursuant to Plat recorded in Plat Book 97, Page 72; (ii) electric easement (Union Electric Company) recorded in Book 4288, Page 593 and Book 5797, Page 157; and (iii) telephone easement (Southwestern Bell) pursuant to Plat recorded in Plat Book 354, Page 821.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed by their duly authorized representatives, all as of the day and year first above written.

 

TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC,
a Delaware limited liability company
By:   TNP SRT Portfolio II Holdings, LLC,
  a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Managing Member
  By:   TNP Strategic Retail Trust Operating Partnership, LP, a Delaware limited partnership
  Its:   Sole Member
    By:   TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation
    Its:   General Partner
        By:  

/s/ Anthony W. Thompson

        Name: Anthony W. Thompson
        Title: CEO

SIGNATURE PAGE TO LOAN AGREEMENT


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed by their duly authorized representatives, all as of the day and year first above written.

 

KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association
By:  

/s/ Mary Ann Gripka

Name:   Mary Ann Gripka
Title:   Designated Signer

SIGNATURE PAGE TO LOAN AGREEMENT


SCHEDULE I

(RENT ROLL)

Schedule I-1


SCHEDULE II

(REQUIRED REPAIRS - DEADLINES FOR COMPLETION)

 

Item

   Engineer’s
Estimate
     Amount
Escrowed
     Repair Deadline for
Completion

Ensenada

        

Roof covering

   $ 90,000         112,500       120 days

Exterior walls – fascia soffit

   $ 1,000         1,250       120 days

Property signage

   $ 1,000         1,250       120 days

Asphalt and concrete pavement

   $ 5,000         6,250       120 days

Morningside Marketplace

        

Exterior walls – stucco repair and repaint

   $ 78,400         98,000       120 days

Turkey Creek

        

Wine Store – Slab Defect

   $ 82,243         102,804       120 days

Schedule II-1


SCHEDULE III

(ORGANIZATIONAL CHART OF BORROWER)

Schedule III-1


SCHEDULE IV

ALLOCATED LOAN AMOUNTS

 

Individual Property    Allocated Loan Amount  

1.

  

Florissant Marketplace

   $ 9,325,000   

2.

  

Bi-Lo Grocery Store

   $ 1,592,000   

3.

  

Ensenada Square

   $ 3,150,000   

4.

  

Morningside Marketplace

   $ 9,083,000   

5.

  

Shops at Turkey Creek

   $ 2,850,000   

Schedule IV-1

EX-10.2 3 d368735dex102.htm PROMISSORY NOTE Promissory Note

EXHIBIT 10.2

PROMISSORY NOTE

LOAN TERMS TABLE

Lender: KeyBank National Association, a national banking association, its successors and assigns

Loan No.: 10061253

Lender’s Address: 11501 Outlook, Suite 300, Overland Park, Kansas 66211

Lender’s Facsimile No.: 877-379-1625

Borrower: TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

Borrower’s Address: 1900 Main Street, Suite 700, Irvine, California 92614

Borrower’s Facsimile No.: (949) 252-0212

Property: Real property located at (i) 8200 & 8182 N. Lindbergh Boulevard, Florissant, Missouri and certain personal property; (ii) 1436 J A Cochran Bypass, Chester, South Carolina and certain personal property; (iii) 301 South Bowen Road, Arlington, Texas and certain personal property; (iv) 14574 Baseline Avenue, Fontana, California and certain personal property; and (v) 10911 Turkey Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee and certain personal property

Closing Date: June 13, 2012

Original Principal Amount: $26,000,000.00

Maturity Date: July 1, 2019

Interest Rate: Five and one-tenth percent (5.10%)

Initial Interest Payment Per Diem: $3,683.33

Monthly Debt Service Payment Amount: $141,166.94

Payment Date: August 1, 2012 and on the first day of each successive month thereafter

Financial Statement Reporting Deposit: $N/A

Extra FSRD: $N/A

Prepayment Consideration:

Note Year 1 through

August 1, 2014* Closed to prepayment

August 2, 2014 through

April 1, 2019: the greater of (i) 1% of the OPB at the time of prepayment or (ii) the

Yield Maintenance Amount (hereinafter defined)

April 2, 2019 through

the Maturity Date (“Open

Prepayment Period”): None.

 

* Note Year 1 begins on the Note Date.

1. Loan Amount and Rate. FOR VALUE RECEIVED, Borrower promises to pay to the order of Lender, the Original Principal Amount (or so much thereof as is outstanding from time to time, which is referred to herein as the “Outstanding Principal Balance” or “OPB”),


with interest on the unpaid OPB from the date of disbursement of the Loan (as hereinafter defined) evidenced by this Promissory Note (“Note”) at the Interest Rate. Interest on the outstanding principal balance of the Loan shall be calculated by multiplying (a) the actual number of days elapsed in the relevant Accrual Period (hereinafter defined) by (b) a daily rate based on the Interest Rate and a three hundred sixty (360) day year by (c) the outstanding principal balance of the Loan. Borrower acknowledges that the calculation method for interest described herein results in a higher effective interest rate than the numeric Interest Rate and Borrower hereby agrees to this calculation method. The loan evidenced by this Note will sometimes hereinafter be called the “Loan.” The above Loan Terms Table (hereinafter referred to as the “Table”) is a part of the Note and all terms used in this Note that are defined in the Table shall have the meanings set forth therein. “Accrual Period” means the period commencing on and including the first (1st) day of each calendar month during the term of the Loan and ending on and including the final calendar date of such calendar month; however, the initial Accrual Period shall commence on and include the Closing Date and shall end on and include the final calendar date of the calendar month in which the Closing Date occurs.

2. Principal and Interest Payments. Payments of principal and interest shall be made as follows:

(a) On the date of disbursement of the Loan proceeds, an interest payment calculated by multiplying (i) the Initial Interest Payment Per Diem by (ii) the number of days from (and including) the date of the disbursement of the Loan proceeds through the last day of the calendar month in which the disbursement was made;

(b) On each Payment Date until the Maturity Date, a monthly payment equal to the Monthly Debt Service Payment Amount to be applied: (i) to the payment of interest computed at the Interest Rate; and (ii) the balance applied toward the reduction of the Outstanding Principal Balance; and

(c) If not sooner paid, the Outstanding Principal Balance, all unpaid interest thereon, and all other amounts owed to Lender pursuant to this Note or any other Loan Document (as hereinafter defined) or otherwise in connection with the Loan or the security for the Loan shall be due and payable on the Maturity Date.

3. Security for Note. This Note is secured by one or more first deeds of trust, mortgages, or deeds to secure debt (herein, individually and collectively, called the “Security Instrument”) encumbering the Property. This Note, the Security Instrument, that certain Loan Agreement between Borrower and Lender of even date herewith (the “Loan Agreement”) and all other documents and instruments existing now or after the date hereof that evidence, secure or otherwise relate to the Loan, including any assignments of leases and rents, other assignments, security agreements, financing statements, guaranties, indemnity agreements (including environmental indemnity agreements), letters of credit, or escrow/holdback or similar agreements or arrangements, together with all amendments, modifications, substitutions or replacements thereof, are sometimes herein collectively referred to as the “Loan Documents” or individually as a “Loan Document.” All amounts that are now or in the future become due and payable under this Note, the Security Instrument, or any other Loan Document, including any prepayment consideration and all applicable expenses, costs, charges, and fees, will be referred

 

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to herein as the “Debt.” The remedies of Lender as provided in this Note, any other Loan Document, or under applicable law shall be cumulative and concurrent, may be pursued singularly, successively, or together at the discretion of Lender, and may be exercised as often as the occurrence of an occasion for which Lender is entitled to a remedy under the Loan Documents or applicable law. The failure to exercise any right or remedy shall not be construed as a waiver or release of the right or remedy respecting the same or any subsequent default.

4. Financial Statement Reporting Deposit; Rebate of Deposit.

(a) Concurrently with the execution of this Note, Borrower has deposited with Lender the Financial Statement Reporting Deposit as stated in the Loan Terms Table, which shall be held by Lender throughout the term of the Loan as security for Borrower’s obligation to strictly comply with the financial reporting requirements set forth in the Loan Agreement. If Borrower shall have strictly complied with the financial reporting requirements set forth in the Loan Agreement and no Event of Default shall have occurred, the Financial Statement Reporting Deposit shall be refunded to Borrower upon payment in full of the Loan. If Borrower shall fail to strictly comply with the financial reporting requirements set forth in the Loan Agreement or if an Event of Default shall occur, (i) Lender shall be entitled to retain the Financial Statement Reporting Deposit for the purpose of compensating Lender for Lender’s added costs and expenses that occur as a result of Borrower’s failure to timely provide such information and that are difficult to predict in amount, and (ii) the provisions of Section 4(b) hereof with regard to the Extra FSRD shall immediately become effective and Borrower shall henceforth be required to pay Lender the constant monthly amount equal to the Extra FSRD as set forth in the Loan Terms Table. Lender and Borrower agree that Lender’s retention of the Financial Statement Reporting Deposit is not a fine or penalty, but is intended to be and shall be deemed to be reasonable compensation to Lender for increased costs and expenses that Lender will incur. The foregoing provisions shall not in any way limit Lender’s other rights and remedies under the Loan Documents or applicable law.

(b) If Borrower shall fail to strictly comply with the financial reporting requirements set forth in the Loan Agreement or if an Event of Default shall occur, Borrower shall immediately be required to pay Lender, in addition to and concurrently with each Monthly Debt Service Payment Amount, an amount equal to the Extra FSRD set forth in the Loan Terms Table. On the first day of the thirteenth (13th) month following the date on which the provisions of this Section 4(b) become effective (the “FSR Effective Date”), and on an annual basis thereafter during the term of this Note, Lender shall remit to Borrower a portion of the Extra FSRD then held by Lender in an amount equal to the aggregate amount of the Extra FSRD actually received by Lender during the twelve (12) month period ending upon the immediately prior annual anniversary of the FSR Effective Date (the “Annual Compliance Period”) provided that no Event of Default exists beyond any applicable cure period, including any failure by Borrower to strictly comply with the financial reporting requirements set forth in the Loan Agreement.

5. Payments. All amounts payable hereunder shall be payable in lawful money of the United States of America to Lender at Lender’s Address or such other place as the holder hereof may designate in writing, which may include at Lender’s option a requirement that

 

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payment be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds in accordance with wire transfer instructions provided by Lender. Each payment made hereunder shall be made in immediately available funds and must state the Borrower’s Loan Number. If any payment of principal or interest on this Note is due on a day other than a Business Day (as hereinafter defined), such payment shall be made on the next succeeding Business Day. Any payment on this Note received after 2:00 o’clock p.m. local time at the place then designated as the place for receipt of payments hereunder shall be deemed to have been made on the next succeeding Business Day. All amounts due under this Note shall be payable without set off, counterclaim, or any other deduction whatsoever. All payments from Borrower to Lender following the occurrence of an Event of Default shall be applied in such order and manner as Lender elects in reduction of costs, expenses, charges, disbursements and fees payable by Borrower hereunder or under any other Loan Document, in reduction of interest due on the Outstanding Principal Balance, or in reduction of the Outstanding Principal Balance. Lender may, without notice to Borrower or any other person, accept one or more partial payments of any sums due or past due hereunder from time to time while an Event of Default exists hereunder, after Lender accelerates the indebtedness evidenced hereby, and/or after Lender commences enforcement of its remedies under any Loan Document or applicable law, without thereby waiving any Event of Default, rescinding any acceleration, or waiving, delaying, or forbearing in the pursuit of any remedies under the Loan Documents. Lender may endorse and deposit any check or other instrument tendered in connection with such a partial payment without thereby giving effect to or being bound by any language purporting to make acceptance of such instrument an accord and satisfaction of the indebtedness evidenced hereby. As used herein, the term “Business Day” shall mean a day upon which commercial banks are not authorized or required by law to close in the city designated from time to time as the place for receipt of payments hereunder.

6. Late Charge. If any sum payable under this Note or any other Loan Document is not received by Lender by close of business on the fifth (5th) day after the date on which it was due, Borrower shall pay to Lender an amount (the “Late Charge”) equal to the lesser of (a) five percent (5%) of the full amount of such sum or (b) the maximum amount permitted by applicable law in order to help defray the expenses incurred by Lender in handling and processing such delinquent payment and to compensate Lender for the loss of the use of such delinquent payment. Any such Late Charge shall be secured by the Security Instrument and other Loan Documents. The collection of any Late Charge shall be in addition to, and shall not constitute a waiver of or limitation of, a default or Event of Default hereunder or a waiver of or limitation of any other rights or remedies that Lender may be entitled to under any Loan Document or applicable law.

7. Default Rate. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default (including the failure of Borrower to make full payment on the Maturity Date), Lender shall be entitled to receive and Borrower shall pay interest on the Outstanding Principal Balance at the rate of five percent (5%) per annum above the Interest Rate (“Default Rate”) but in no event greater than the maximum rate permitted by applicable law. Interest shall accrue and be payable at the Default Rate from the occurrence of an Event of Default until all Events of Default have been waived in writing by Lender in its discretion. Such accrued interest shall be added to the Outstanding Principal Balance, and interest shall accrue thereon at the Default Rate until fully paid. Such accrued interest shall be secured by the Security Instrument and other Loan Documents. Borrower agrees that Lender’s right to collect interest at the Default Rate is given for the purpose of compensating

 

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Lender at reasonable amounts for Lender’s added costs and expenses that occur as a result of Borrower’s default and that are difficult to predict in amount, such as increased general overhead, concentration of management resources on problem loans, and increased cost of funds. Lender and Borrower agree that Lender’s collection of interest at the Default Rate is not a fine or penalty, but is intended to be and shall be deemed to be reasonable compensation to Lender for increased costs and expenses that Lender will incur if there occurs an Event of Default hereunder. Collection of interest at the Default Rate shall not be construed as an agreement or privilege to extend the Maturity Date or to limit or impair any rights and remedies of Lender under any Loan Documents. If judgment is entered on this Note, interest shall continue to accrue post-judgment at the greater of (a) the Default Rate or (b) the applicable statutory judgment rate.

8. Origination, Administration, Enforcement, and Defense Expenses. Borrower shall pay Lender, on demand, all Administration and Enforcement Expenses (as hereinafter defined) now or hereafter incurred by Lender, together with interest thereon at the Default Rate, from the date paid or incurred by Lender until such fees and expenses are paid by Borrower, whether or not an Event of Default or Default then exists. Provided no Event of Default has occurred, fees and expenses related solely to origination and administration of the Loan shall be limited to reasonable fees and expenses, but charges of rating agencies, governmental entities or other third parties that are outside of the control of Lender shall not be subject to the reasonableness standard. For the purpose of this Note, “Administration and Enforcement Expenses” shall mean all fees and expenses incurred at any time or from time to time by Lender, including legal (whether for the purpose of advice, negotiation, documentation, defense, enforcement or otherwise), accounting, financial advisory, auditing, rating agency, appraisal, valuation, title or title insurance, engineering, environmental, collection agency, or other expert or consulting or similar services, in connection with: (a) the origination of the Loan, including the negotiation and preparation of the Loan Documents and any amendments or modifications of the Loan or the Loan Documents, whether or not consummated; (b) the administration, servicing or enforcement of the Loan or the Loan Documents, including any request for interpretation or modification of the Loan Documents or any matter related to the Loan or the servicing thereof (which shall include the consideration of any requests for consents, waivers, modifications, approvals, lease reviews or similar matters and any proposed transfer of the Property or any interest therein), (c) any litigation, contest, dispute, suit, arbitration, mediation, proceeding or action (whether instituted by or against Lender, including actions brought by or on behalf of Borrower or Borrower’s bankruptcy estate or any indemnitor or guarantor of the Loan or any other person) in any way relating to the Loan or the Loan Documents including in connection with any bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency, or receivership proceeding; (d) any attempt to enforce any rights of Lender against Borrower or any other person that may be obligated to Lender by virtue of any Loan Document or otherwise whether or not litigation is commenced in pursuance of such rights; and (e) protection, enforcement against, or liquidation of the Property or any other collateral for the Loan, including any attempt to inspect, verify, preserve, restore, collect, sell, liquidate or otherwise dispose of or realize upon the Loan, the Property or any other collateral for the Loan. All Administration and Enforcement Expenses shall be additional Debt hereunder secured by the Property, and may be funded, if Lender so elects, by Lender paying the same to the appropriate persons and thus making an advance on Borrower’s behalf.

 

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9. Prepayment.

(a) When Permitted. Except as set forth in this Section 9, Borrower shall not have the right to prepay all or any portion of the Debt at any time during the term of this Note. Except during any period of time for which the Loan Terms Table indicates that prepayment is prohibited, Borrower may prepay the Outstanding Principal Balance in whole but not in part if: (i) no Event of Default then exists and no event has occurred that with the passage of time, giving of notice, or modification or termination of the automatic stay of Section 362 of the United States Bankruptcy Code may become an Event of Default (“Default”); (ii) the notice of prepayment required hereby is timely received by Lender; (iii) Borrower tenders with such prepayment (A) any applicable Prepayment Consideration, (B) interest accrued and unpaid on the amount being prepaid through and including the Prepayment Date (as hereinafter defined), (C) unless such prepayment is tendered on a Payment Date, an amount equal to the interest that would have accrued on the amount being prepaid for the full Accrual Period had the prepayment not been made, and (D) all Administration and Enforcement Expenses and other sums payable under any of the Loan Documents; and (iv) Mezzanine Borrower (as defined in the Loan Agreement) shall have simultaneously with such prepayment made a prepayment in whole of the Mezzanine Loan (as defined in the Loan Agreement) in accordance with the terms of the Mezzanine Loan Documents (as defined in the Loan Agreement).

(b) Notice. Borrower shall give written notice to Lender specifying the date on which prepayment shall be made (the “Prepayment Date”). Lender must receive this notice not more than sixty (60) days and not less than (30) days prior to the Prepayment Date. If any such notice of prepayment is given, the entire Debt, including any applicable Prepayment Consideration, shall be due and payable on the Prepayment Date, unless an event shall occur outside of Borrower’s control that prevents repayment of the entire Debt. If such an event shall occur as determined by the Lender, the Note, Loan Agreement, Security Instrument and other Loan Documents shall continue in full force and effect as if the notice of prepayment had not been given.

(c) Prepayment Consideration. Lender shall not be obligated to accept any prepayment of the principal balance that is otherwise allowed under this Note unless it is accompanied by Prepayment Consideration as set forth in and computed in accordance with the Table and Section 9(d) hereof. In addition to Prepayment Consideration, Borrower shall pay all hedging and breakage costs of any kind and in any amount incurred by Lender due to any prepayment (including a Default Prepayment). Borrower acknowledges and recognizes that: (i) Lender has made the Loan to Borrower in reliance on, and the Loan has been originated for the purpose of selling the Loan in the secondary market to investors who will purchase the Loan or a direct or indirect interest therein in reliance on, the actual receipt over time of the stream of payments of principal and interest agreed to by Borrower herein; and (ii) Lender or any subsequent investor in the Loan will incur substantial additional costs and expenses in the event of a prepayment of the Loan; and (iii) the Prepayment Consideration is a bargained for consideration and not a penalty and the terms of the Loan are in various respects more favorable to Borrower than they would have been absent Borrower’s agreement to pay Prepayment Consideration as provided herein. Borrower agrees that Lender shall not, as a condition to receiving the Prepayment Consideration, be obligated to actually reinvest the amount prepaid in any treasury obligation or in any other manner whatsoever. If Prepayment Consideration is due

 

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hereunder, Lender shall deliver to Borrower a statement setting forth the amount and determination of the Prepayment Consideration, and, provided that Lender shall have in good faith applied the formula described below, Borrower shall not have the right to challenge the calculation or the method of calculation set forth in any such statement in the absence of manifest error, which calculation may be made by Lender on any day during the thirty (30) day period preceding the date of such prepayment.

(d) Yield Maintenance Amount. The “Yield Maintenance Amount” (as the term is used in the Table and elsewhere in this Note) shall mean the present value, as of the Prepayment Date, of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest from the Prepayment Date through the Maturity Date (including any balloon payment) determined by discounting such payments at the Discount Rate (hereinafter defined), less the amount of principal being prepaid. The term “Discount Rate” shall mean the rate that, when compounded monthly, is equivalent to the Treasury Rate (hereinafter defined) when compounded semi-annually. The term “Treasury Rate” shall mean the yield 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 week ending prior to the Prepayment Date, of U.S. Treasury constant maturities with maturity dates (one longer and one shorter) most nearly approximating the Maturity Date. (If Release H.15 is no longer published, Lender shall select a comparable publication to determine the Treasury Rate.)

(e) Mandatory Prepayments. On the next occurring Payment Date following the date on which Lender actually receives any Net Proceeds (as defined in the Loan Agreement), if Lender is not obligated to make such Net Proceeds available to Borrower for the Restoration (as defined in the Loan Agreement) of the Property or any part thereof or otherwise remit such Net Proceeds to Borrower pursuant to Section 6.4 of the Loan Agreement, Borrower authorizes Lender, at Lender’s option, to apply Net Proceeds as a prepayment of all or a portion of the outstanding principal balance of the Loan together with accrued interest on the portion of the principal balance of the Loan prepaid and any other sums due hereunder in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of such Net Proceeds; provided, however, if an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, Lender may apply such Net Proceeds to the Debt (until paid in full) in any order or priority in its discretion. Other than following an Event of Default, no yield maintenance premium or other premium shall be due in connection with any prepayment made pursuant to this Section 9(e). Any such partial prepayments shall reduce the Outstanding Principal Balance, but shall not reduce the Monthly Debt Service Payment Amount.

(f) Default Prepayment. If a Default Prepayment (as hereinafter defined) occurs, such Default Prepayment shall be deemed to be a voluntary prepayment under this Note and in such case the applicable Prepayment Consideration shall be due and payable to Lender in connection with such Default Prepayment (unless Lender voluntarily and expressly waives in writing the right to collect such Prepayment Consideration), provided, further, that if no applicable Prepayment Consideration is specified in the Loan Terms Table, the Yield Maintenance Amount shall be due and payable to Lender in connection with such Default Prepayment. The term “Default Prepayment” shall mean a prepayment of any portion of the principal amount of this Note made after occurrence of a Default or an Event of Default under any circumstances including a prepayment in connection with (i) reinstatement of the Security

 

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Instrument provided by statute under foreclosure proceedings or exercise of power of sale, (ii) any statutory right of redemption exercised by Borrower or any other party having a statutory right to redeem or prevent foreclosure or power of sale, (iii) any sale in foreclosure or under exercise of a power of sale or otherwise (including pursuant to a credit bid made by Lender in connection with such sale), (iv) any other collection action by Lender, or (v) exercise by any governmental authority of any civil or criminal forfeiture action with respect to any of the collateral for the Loan. Prepayment Consideration shall be due and payable upon acceleration of the Loan in accordance with the terms of this Note, and the Prepayment Date, for the purpose of computing the applicable Prepayment Consideration for a Default Prepayment, shall be the date of acceleration (automatic or otherwise) of the Debt in accordance with the terms of this Note. Exchange of this Note for a different instrument or modification of the terms of this Note, including classification and treatment of Lender’s claim (other than non-impairment under Section 1124 of the United States Bankruptcy Code or any successor provision) pursuant to a plan of reorganization in bankruptcy shall also be deemed to be a Default Prepayment hereunder. The Prepayment Consideration shall be secured by all security and collateral for the Loan and shall, after it becomes due and payable, be treated as if it were added to the Outstanding Principal Balance for all purposes including accrual of interest, judgment on the Note, and foreclosure (whether through power of sale, judicial proceeding or otherwise) (“Foreclosure Sale”), redemption, and bankruptcy (including pursuant to Section 506 of the United States Bankruptcy Code or any successor provision); without limiting the generality of the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that the Prepayment Consideration may be added to Lender’s bid at any Foreclosure Sale. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to be a waiver by Lender of any right it may have to require specific performance of any obligation of Borrower hereunder including to make payments hereunder strictly according to the terms hereof.

10. Maximum Rate Permitted by Law. All agreements in this Note and all other Loan Documents are expressly limited so that in no contingency or event whatsoever, whether by reason of acceleration of maturity of the indebtedness evidenced hereby or otherwise, shall the amount agreed to be paid hereunder for the use, forbearance, or detention of money exceed the highest lawful rate permitted under applicable usury laws. If, from any circumstance whatsoever, fulfillment of any provision of this Note or any other Loan Document at the time performance of such provision shall be due shall involve exceeding any usury limit prescribed by law that a court of competent jurisdiction may deem applicable hereto, then, ipso facto, the obligations to be fulfilled shall be reduced to allow compliance with such limit, and if, from any circumstance whatsoever, Lender shall ever receive as interest an amount that would exceed the highest lawful rate, the receipt of such excess shall be deemed a mistake and shall be canceled automatically or, if theretofore paid, such excess shall be credited against the principal amount of the indebtedness evidenced hereby to which the same may lawfully be credited, and any portion of such excess not capable of being so credited shall be refunded immediately to Borrower.

11. Events of Default; Acceleration of Amount Due. Lender may in its discretion, without notice to Borrower, declare the entire Debt, including the Outstanding Principal Balance, all accrued interest, all costs, expenses, charges and fees payable under any Loan Document, and prepayment consideration immediately due and payable, and Lender shall have all remedies available to it at law or equity for collection of the amounts due, if any of the following (the “Events of Default”) occurs:

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(b) an “Event of Default” (as defined in the Loan Agreement or in any other Loan Document) occurs under the Loan Agreement or any other Loan Document that has continued beyond any applicable cure period therefor.

12. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence with regard to each provision contained in this Note.

13. Transfer and Assignment. This Note may be freely transferred and assigned by Lender. Borrower’s right to transfer its rights and obligations with respect to the Debt, and to be released from liability under this Note, shall be governed by the Loan Agreement.

14. Authority of Persons Executing Note. Borrower warrants and represents that the persons or officers who are executing this Note and the other Loan Documents on behalf of Borrower have full right, power and authority to do so, and that this Note and the other Loan Documents constitute valid and binding documents, enforceable against Borrower in accordance with their terms, and that no other person, entity, or party is required to sign, approve, or consent to, this Note.

15. Severability. The terms of this Note are severable, and should any provision be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall, at the option of Lender, remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be impaired.

16. Borrower’s Waivers. Borrower and all others liable hereon hereby waive presentation for payment, demand, notice of dishonor, protest, and notice of protest, notice of intent to accelerate, and notice of acceleration, stay of execution and all other suretyship defenses to payment generally. No release of any security held for the payment of this Note, or extension of any time periods for any payments due hereunder, or release of collateral that may be granted by Lender from time to time, and no alteration, amendment or waiver of any provision of this Note or of any of the other Loan Documents, shall modify, waive, extend, change, discharge, terminate or affect the liability of Borrower and any others that may at any time be liable for the payment of this Note or the performance of any covenants contained in any of the Loan Documents.

17. Governing Law. LENDER HAS OFFICES IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK AND THE PROCEEDS OF THE LOAN DELIVERED PURSUANT HERETO WERE DISBURSED FROM THE STATE OF NEW YORK (“GOVERNING STATE”), WHICH STATE THE PARTIES AGREE HAS A SUBSTANTIAL RELATIONSHIP TO THE PARTIES AND TO THE UNDERLYING TRANSACTION EMBODIED HEREBY, AND IN ALL RESPECTS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, MATTERS OF CONSTRUCTION, VALIDITY AND PERFORMANCE, THIS AGREEMENT, THE LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS AND THE OBLIGATIONS ARISING HEREUNDER AND THEREUNDER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS

 

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MADE AND PERFORMED IN SUCH STATE (WITHOUT REGARD TO PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OF LAWS) AND ANY APPLICABLE LAW OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, EXCEPT THAT AT ALL TIMES THE PROVISIONS FOR THE CREATION, PERFECTION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE LIEN AND SECURITY INTEREST CREATED PURSUANT HERETO AND PURSUANT TO THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF THE STATE IN WHICH THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED, IT BEING UNDERSTOOD THAT, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY THE LAW OF SUCH STATE, THE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK SHALL GOVERN THE CONSTRUCTION, VALIDITY AND ENFORCEABILITY OF ALL LOAN DOCUMENTS AND ALL OF THE OBLIGATIONS ARISING HEREUNDER OR THEREUNDER. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BORROWER HEREBY UNCONDITIONALLY AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY CLAIM TO ASSERT THAT THE LAW OF ANY OTHER JURISDICTION GOVERNS THIS AGREEMENT, THE LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS, AND THIS AGREEMENT, THE LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK PURSUANT TO SECTION 5-1401 OF THE NEW YORK GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW.

18. JURISDICTION AND VENUE. ANY LEGAL SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING AGAINST LENDER OR BORROWER ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS (“ACTION”) MAY AT LENDER’S OPTION BE INSTITUTED IN ANY FEDERAL OR STATE COURT IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NEW YORK, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5-1402 OF THE NEW YORK GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW AND BORROWER WAIVES ANY OBJECTIONS WHICH IT MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE BASED ON VENUE AND/OR FORUM NON CONVENIENS OF ANY SUCH ACTION, AND BORROWER HEREBY IRREVOCABLY SUBMITS TO THE JURISDICTION OF ANY SUCH COURT IN ANY ACTION. BORROWER DOES HEREBY DESIGNATE AND APPOINT:

RICHARD L. YELLEN & ASSOCIATES, LLP

111 BROADWAY, 11TH FLOOR

NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10006

PH (212) 404-6988

FX (212) 404-7857

AS ITS AUTHORIZED AGENT TO ACCEPT AND ACKNOWLEDGE ON ITS BEHALF SERVICE OF ANY AND ALL PROCESS WHICH MAY BE SERVED IN ANY SUCH ACTION IN ANY FEDERAL OR STATE COURT IN NEW YORK, NEW YORK, AND AGREES THAT SERVICE OF PROCESS UPON SAID AGENT AT SAID ADDRESS AND WRITTEN NOTICE OF SAID SERVICE MAILED OR DELIVERED TO BORROWER IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN SHALL BE DEEMED IN EVERY RESPECT EFFECTIVE SERVICE OF PROCESS UPON BORROWER IN ANY SUCH ACTION IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK. BORROWER (I) SHALL GIVE

 

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PROMPT NOTICE TO LENDER OF ANY CHANGED ADDRESS OF ITS AUTHORIZED AGENT HEREUNDER, (II) MAY AT ANY TIME AND FROM TIME TO TIME DESIGNATE A SUBSTITUTE AUTHORIZED AGENT WITH AN OFFICE IN NEW YORK, NEW YORK (WHICH SUBSTITUTE AGENT AND OFFICE SHALL BE DESIGNATED AS THE PERSON AND ADDRESS FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS), AND (III) SHALL PROMPTLY DESIGNATE SUCH A SUBSTITUTE IF ITS AUTHORIZED AGENT CEASES TO HAVE AN OFFICE IN NEW YORK, NEW YORK OR IS DISSOLVED WITHOUT LEAVING A SUCCESSOR.

19. Notices. All notices, consents, approvals and requests required or permitted hereunder or under any other Loan Document shall be given in writing and shall be effective for all purposes if hand delivered or sent by (a) certified or registered United States mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested or (b) expedited prepaid delivery service, either commercial or United States Postal Service, with proof of attempted delivery, or (c) by telecopier (with answer back acknowledged) and with a second copy to be sent to the intended recipient by an other means permitted under this Section, addressed as follows (or at such other address and Person as shall be designated from time to time by any party hereto, as the case may be, in a written notice to the other parties hereto in the manner provided for in this Section):

 

If to Lender:    KeyBank National Association
   11501 Outlook, Suite 300
   Overland Park, Kansas 66211
   Facsimile No.: 877-379-1625
   Attention: Loan Servicing
with a copy to:    Daniel Flanigan, Esq.
   Polsinelli Shughart PC
   700 W. 47th Street, Suite 1000
   Kansas City, Missouri 64112
   Facsimile No.: (816) 753-1536
If to Borrower:    c/o Thompson National Properties, LLC
   1900 Main Street, Suite 700
   Irvine, California 92614
   Attention: Ido Dotan
   Facsimile No.: (949) 271-4915
With a copy to:    Kaplan Voekler Cunningham & Frank PLC
   7 East 2nd Street
   Richmond, Virginia 23218-2470
   Attention: Thomas Voekler
   Facsimile No.: (804) 525-1794

A notice shall be deemed to have been given: in the case of hand delivery, at the time of delivery; in the case of registered or certified mail, when delivered or the first attempted delivery on a Business Day; or in the case of expedited prepaid delivery, upon the first attempted delivery on a Business Day; or in the case of telecopy, upon sender’s receipt of a machine-generated confirmation of successful transmission after advice by telephone to recipient that a telecopy notice is forthcoming.

 

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20. Avoidance of Debt Payments. To the extent that any payment to Lender and/or any payment or proceeds of any collateral received by Lender in reduction of the Debt is subsequently invalidated, declared to be fraudulent or preferential, set aside and/or required to be repaid to a trustee, to Borrower (or Borrower’s successor) as a debtor in possession, or to a receiver, creditor, or any other party under any bankruptcy law, state or federal law, common law or equitable cause, then the portion of the Debt intended to have been satisfied by such payment or proceeds shall remain due and payable hereunder, be evidenced by this Note, and shall continue in full force and effect as if such payment or proceeds had never been received by Lender whether or not this Note has been marked “paid” or otherwise cancelled or satisfied and/or has been delivered to Borrower, and in such event Borrower shall be immediately obligated to return the original Note to Lender and any marking of “paid” or other similar marking shall be of no force and effect.

21. Nonrecourse.

(a) Subject to the qualifications below, Lender shall not enforce the liability and obligation of Borrower to perform and observe the obligations contained in this Note, the Loan Agreement, the Security Instrument or the other Loan Documents by any action or proceeding wherein a money judgment shall be sought against Borrower, except that Lender may bring a foreclosure action, an action for specific performance or any other appropriate action or proceeding to enable Lender to enforce and realize upon its interest under this Note, the Loan Agreement, the Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents, or in the Property, the Rents, or any other collateral given to Lender pursuant to the Loan Documents; provided, however, that, except as specifically provided herein, any judgment in any such action or proceeding shall be enforceable against Borrower only to the extent of Borrower’s interest in the Property (as defined in the Loan Agreement), in the Rents (as defined in the Loan Agreement) and in any other collateral given to Lender, and Lender, by accepting this Note, the Loan Agreement, the Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents, agrees that it shall not sue for, seek or demand any deficiency judgment against Borrower in any such action or proceeding under or by reason of or under or in connection with this Note, the Loan Agreement, the Security Instrument or the other Loan Documents. The provisions of this Section shall not, however, (i) constitute a waiver, release or impairment of any obligation evidenced or secured by any of the Loan Documents; (ii) impair the right of Lender to name Borrower as a party defendant in any action or suit for foreclosure and sale under the Security Instrument; (iii) affect the validity or enforceability of or any guaranty made in connection with the Loan or any of the rights and remedies of Lender thereunder; (iv) impair the right of Lender to obtain the appointment of a receiver; (v) impair the enforcement of any assignment of leases contained in the Security Instrument; or (vi) constitute a prohibition against Lender to seek a deficiency judgment against Borrower in order to fully realize the security granted by the Security Instrument or to commence any other appropriate action or proceeding in order for Lender to exercise its remedies against the Property.

(b) Nothing contained herein shall in any manner or way release, affect or impair the right of Lender to recover, and Borrower shall be fully and personally liable and subject to legal action, for any loss, cost, expense, damage, claim or other obligation (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs) incurred or suffered by Lender arising out of or in connection with the following:

(i) fraud or willful misrepresentation by Borrower or any of its affiliates, any guarantor or any indemnitor or any agent, employee or other person with actual or apparent authority to make statements or representations on behalf of Borrower, any affiliate of Borrower, any guarantor or any indemnitor in connection with the Loan (“apparent authority” meaning such authority as the principal knowingly or negligently permits the agent to assume, or which he holds the agent out as possessing);

 

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(ii) the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Borrower, any guarantor, any indemnitor, or any affiliate, agent, or employee of the foregoing;

(iii) material physical waste of the Property (or any portion thereof);

(iv) the removal or disposal of any portion of the Property in violation of the terms of the Loan Documents;

(v) the misapplication, misappropriation, or conversion by Borrower, any of its affiliates, any guarantor or any indemnitor of (A) any Insurance Proceeds (as defined in the Loan Agreement) paid by reason of any loss, damage or destruction to the Property (or any portion thereof), (B) any Awards (as defined in the Loan Agreement) received in connection with a Condemnation (as defined in the Loan Agreement) of all or a portion of the Property, (C) any Rents or other Property income or collateral proceeds, or (D) any Rents paid more than one month in advance (including, but not limited to, security deposits);

(vi) following the occurrence of an Event of Default, the failure to either apply rents or other Property income, whether collected before or after such Event of Default, to the ordinary, customary, and necessary expenses of operating the Property or, upon demand, to deliver such rents or other Property income to Lender;

(vii) failure to maintain insurance or to pay taxes and assessments, or to pay charges for labor or materials or other charges or judgments that can create Liens on any portion of the Property (unless Lender is escrowing funds therefor and fails to make such payments or has taken possession of the Property following an Event of Default, has received all Rents from the Property applicable to the period for which such insurance, taxes or other items are due, and thereafter fails to make such payments);

(viii) any security deposits, advance deposits or any other deposits collected with respect to the Property (or any portion thereof) which are not delivered to Lender upon a foreclosure of the Property (or any portion thereof) or action in lieu thereof, except to the extent any such security deposits were applied in accordance with the terms and conditions of any of the leases prior to the occurrence of the Event of Default that gave rise to such foreclosure or action in lieu thereof;

 

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(ix) the breach of the representation by Borrower that on the Closing Date, the Property and all improvements at the Property were in material compliance with applicable laws; or

(x) any failure by Borrower to comply with any of the representations, warranties, or covenants set forth in Sections 4.1.37 or 5.1.19 of the Loan Agreement.

(c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Note, the Loan Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents,

(i) Borrower and any general partner of Borrower shall be personally liable for the Debt if (A) Borrower fails to obtain Lender’s prior written consent to any Transfer (as defined in the Loan Agreement) as required by the Loan Agreement or the Security Instrument; (B) Borrower fails to obtain Lender’s prior written consent to any Indebtedness (as defined in the Loan Agreement) or voluntary Lien (as defined in the Loan Agreement) encumbering the Property (or any portion thereof); (C) Borrower shall at any time hereafter make an assignment for the benefit of its creditors; (D) Borrower fails to permit on-site inspections of any Individual Property, fails to maintain its status as a Special Purpose Entity (as defined in the Loan Agreement) or comply with any representation, warranty or covenant set forth in Section 4.1.30 of the Loan Agreement or fails to appoint a new property manager upon the request of Lender as permitted under the Loan Agreement, each as required by, and in accordance with, the terms and provisions of the Loan Agreement or the Security Instrument; (E) Borrower admits, in writing or in any legal proceeding, its insolvency or inability to pay its debts as they become due; (F) Borrower fails to make the first full monthly payment of principal and interest on or before the first Payment Date; (G) Borrower files, consents to, or acquiesces in a petition for bankruptcy, insolvency, dissolution or liquidation under the Bankruptcy Code or any other Federal or State bankruptcy or insolvency law, or there is a filing of an involuntary petition against Borrower under the Bankruptcy Code or any other Federal or state bankruptcy or insolvency law in which Borrower or Guarantor colludes with, or otherwise assists any party in connection with such filing, or solicits or causes to be solicited petitioning creditors for any involuntary petition against Borrower from any party; or (H) the Property or any part thereof shall at any time hereafter become property of the estate or an asset in (1) a voluntary bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership, liquidation, winding up, or other similar type of proceeding, or (2) an involuntary bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding (other than one filed by Lender) that is not dismissed within sixty (60) days of filing.

(d) Nothing herein shall be deemed to constitute a waiver by Lender of any right Lender may have under Sections 506(a), 506(b), 1111(b) or any other provision of the Bankruptcy Code to file a claim for the full amount of the Debt or to require that all collateral shall continue to secure all of the Debt.

22. Miscellaneous. Neither this Note nor any of the terms hereof, including the provisions of this Section, may be terminated, amended, supplemented, waived or modified orally, but only by an instrument in writing executed by the party against which enforcement of the termination, amendment, supplement, waiver or modification is sought, and the parties

 

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hereby: (a) expressly agree that it shall not be reasonable for any of them to rely on any alleged, non-written amendment to this Note; (b) irrevocably waive any and all right to enforce any alleged, non-written amendment to this Note; and (c) expressly agree that it shall be beyond the scope of authority (apparent or otherwise) for any of their respective agents to agree to any non-written modification of this Note. This Note may be executed in several counterparts, each of which counterpart shall be deemed an original instrument and all of which together shall constitute a single Note. The failure of any party hereto to execute this Note, or any counterpart hereof, shall not relieve the other signatories from their obligations hereunder. If Borrower consists of more than one person or entity, then the obligations and liabilities of each person or entity shall be joint and several and in such case, the term “Borrower” shall mean individually and collectively, jointly and severally, each Borrower. As used in this Note, (i) the terms “include,” “including” and similar terms shall be construed as if followed by the phrase “without being limited to,” (ii) any pronoun used herein shall be deemed to cover all genders, and words importing the singular number shall mean and include the plural number, and vice versa, (iii) all captions to the Sections hereof are used for convenience and reference only and in no way define, limit or describe the scope or intent of, or in any way affect, this Note, (iv) no inference in favor of, or against, Lender or Borrower shall be drawn from the fact that such party has drafted any portion hereof or any other Loan Document, (v) the words “Lender” and “Borrower” shall include their respective successors (including, in the case of Borrower, any subsequent owner or owners of the Property or any part thereof or any interest therein and Borrower in its capacity as debtor-in-possession after the commencement of any bankruptcy proceeding), assigns, heirs, personal representatives, executors and administrators, (vi) the term “or” has, except where otherwise indicated, the inclusive meaning represented by the phrase “and/or,” (vii) the words “hereof,” “herein,” “hereby,” “hereunder,” and similar terms in this Note refer to this Note as a whole and not to any particular provision or section of this Note, (viii) an Event of Default shall “continue” or be “continuing” until such Event of Default has been waived in writing by Lender, (ix) in the computation of periods of time from a specified date to a later date, the word “from and including” and the words “to” and “until” each means “to but excluding”; and (x) references to “the Property or any portion thereof” and words of similar import shall be deemed to refer, as applicable, to any portion of the Property taken as a whole (including any Individual Property) and any portion of any Individual Property. Wherever Lender’s judgment, consent, approval or discretion is required under this Note or Lender shall have an option, election, or right of determination or any other power to decide any other matter relating to the terms of this Note, including any right to determine that something is satisfactory or not (“Decision Power”), such Decision Power shall be exercised in the sole and absolute discretion of Lender except as may be otherwise expressly and specifically provided herein. Such Decision Power and each other power granted to Lender upon this Note or any other Loan Document may be exercised by Lender or by any authorized agent of Lender (including any servicer and/or attorney-in-fact), and Borrower hereby expressly agrees to recognize the exercise of such Decision Power by such authorized agent. In the event of a conflict between or among the terms, covenants, conditions or provisions of the Loan Documents, the term(s), covenant(s), condition(s) and/or provision(s) that Lender may elect to enforce from time to time so as to enlarge the interest of Lender in its security, afford Lender the maximum financial benefits or security for the Debt, and/or provide Lender the maximum assurance of payment of the Debt in full shall control. Capitalized terms used herein shall, unless otherwise defined herein, have the meanings set forth in the Loan Agreement. BORROWER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES

 

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THAT IT HAS BEEN PROVIDED WITH SUFFICIENT AND NECESSARY TIME AND OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW THE TERMS OF THIS NOTE, THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT, AND EACH OF THE LOAN DOCUMENTS, WITH ANY AND ALL COUNSEL IT DEEMS APPROPRIATE, AND THAT NO INFERENCE IN FAVOR OF, OR AGAINST, LENDER OR BORROWER SHALL BE DRAWN FROM THE FACT THAT EITHER SUCH PARTY HAS DRAFTED ANY PORTION HEREOF, OR THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT, OR ANY OF THE LOAN DOCUMENTS.

23. Waiver of Counterclaim and Jury Trial. BORROWER HEREBY KNOWINGLY WAIVES THE RIGHT TO ASSERT ANY COUNTERCLAIM, OTHER THAN A COMPULSORY COUNTERCLAIM, IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING BROUGHT AGAINST BORROWER BY LENDER OR ITS AGENTS. ADDITIONALLY, TO THE EXTENT NOW OR HEREAFTER PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BORROWER AND LENDER HEREBY KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY AND INTENTIONALLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT THEY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION BASED ON THE LOAN OR ARISING OUT OF, UNDER, OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE LOAN, THIS NOTE, THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT, OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT, OR ANY COURSE OF CONDUCT, COURSE OF DEALING, STATEMENT (WHETHER VERBAL OR WRITTEN), OR ACTION OF BORROWER OR LENDER. THIS PROVISION IS A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT FOR LENDER’S MAKING OF THE LOAN.

24. Local Law Provisions. In the event of any inconsistencies between the terms and conditions of this Section and any other terms and conditions of this Note (other than the terms and conditions of Section 25), the terms and conditions of this Section shall be binding.

[NONE.]

25. Additional Provisions. In the event of any inconsistencies between the terms and conditions of this Section and any other terms and conditions of this Note, the terms and conditions of this Section shall be binding.

25.1 Financial Statement Reporting Deposit. Section 4 is hereby deleted in its entirety.

25.2 Partial Prepayment. The following provisions are added to the end of Section 9(a):

“Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a Partial Release occurs under the Loan Agreement, the Release Amount (as defined therein) shall be applied in prepayment of the Outstanding Principal Balance of this Note (a “Partial Prepayment”), and such Partial Prepayment will be accompanied by all accrued interest thereon and the Yield Maintenance Amount due thereon. The date of such Partial Prepayment shall be the “Partial Prepayment Date” and for purposes of the calculation of the Yield Maintenance Amount, shall be the “Prepayment Date”.

Borrower acknowledges that the Yield Maintenance Amount is a bargained for consideration and not a penalty, and Borrower recognizes that Lender will incur

 

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substantial additional costs and expenses upon the occurrence of a Partial Release and that the Yield Maintenance Amount compensates Lender for such costs and expenses and the loss of Lender’s investment opportunity for the principal amount being prepaid during the period from the Partial Prepayment Date until the Maturity Date. Borrower agrees that Lender shall not, as a condition to receiving any Yield Maintenance Amount, be obligated to actually reinvest the amount prepaid in any treasury obligation or in any other manner whatsoever.”

25.3 Nonrecourse. The third line of Section 21(b)(vii) is hereby modified by inserting “to the extent that Borrower or guarantor has received Rents or other funds from the Property and fails to use such funds for such purposes” between “Property” and “(unless”.

The second line of Section 21(c)(i)(D) is hereby modified by inserting “during ordinary business hours following any notice that may be required under the Loan Agreement” between “Property” and “, fails”.

[Remainder of Page Intentionally Left Blank]

 

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Intending to be fully bound, Borrower has executed this Note effective as of the day and year first above written.

 

Borrower:     TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC,
    a Delaware limited liability company
    By:  

TNP SRT Portfolio II Holdings, LLC,

a Delaware limited liability company

    Its:   Managing Member
      By:   TNP Strategic Retail Trust Operating Partnership, LP, a Delaware limited partnership
      Its:   Sole Member
        By:   TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation
        Its:   General Partner
          By:  

/s/ Anthony W. Thompson

          Name:   Anthony W. Thompson
          Title:   CEO

SIGNATURE PAGE TO PROMISSORY NOTE

EX-10.3 4 d368735dex103.htm MORTGAGE, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS, SECURITY AGREEMENT AND FIXTURE FILING Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing

EXHIBIT 10.3

TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC, as mortgagor

(Borrower)

to

KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as mortgagee

(Lender)

 

 

MORTGAGE, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS,

SECURITY AGREEMENT AND FIXTURE FILING

 

 

 

  Dated:    As of June 13, 2012
  Location:    1436 J A Cochran Bypass, Chester, South Carolina 29706
  County:    Chester

UPON

RECORDATION RETURN TO:

KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

11501 Outlook, Suite 300

Overland Park, Kansas 66211

Attention: Mary Ann Gripka

Loan No. 10061253

THIS INSTRUMENT IS TO BE RECORDED IN THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS FOR THE COUNTY AND SHALL SERVE AS A FINANCING STATEMENT. THIS INSTRUMENT CONVEYS A SECURITY INTEREST IN GOODS WHICH ARE OR ARE TO BECOME FIXTURES.


MORTGAGE, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS, SECURITY AGREEMENT AND FIXTURE FILING

THIS MORTGAGE, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS, SECURITY AGREEMENT AND FIXTURE FILING (this “Security Instrument”) is made as of this 13th day of June, 2012, by TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, having its principal place of business at 1900 Main Street, Suite 700, Irvine, California 92614, whose tax identification number is 45-4037655, as mortgagor (“Borrower”) to KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association, having an address at 11501 Outlook, Suite 300, Overland Park, Kansas 66211, as mortgagee (together with its successors and assigns, “Lender”).

W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, this Security Instrument is given to secure a loan (the “Loan”) in the principal sum of Twenty-Six Million and No/100 Dollars ($26,000,000.00) advanced pursuant to that certain Loan Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, between Borrower and Lender (as the same may hereafter be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented, renewed, extended or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Loan Agreement”) and evidenced by that certain Promissory Note, dated the date hereof, made by Borrower in favor of Lender (as the same may hereafter be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented, renewed, extended or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Note”);

WHEREAS, Borrower desires to secure the payment of the Debt (as defined in the Loan Agreement) and the performance of all of its obligations under the Note, the Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents (as herein defined); and

WHEREAS, this Security Instrument is given pursuant to the Loan Agreement, and payment, fulfillment, and performance by Borrower of its obligations thereunder and under the other Loan Documents are secured hereby, and each and every term and provision of the Loan Agreement, and the Note, including the rights, remedies, obligations, covenants, conditions, agreements, indemnities, representations and warranties of the parties therein, are hereby incorporated by reference herein as though set forth in full and shall be considered a part of this Security Instrument (the Loan Agreement, the Note, this Security Instrument and all other documents evidencing or securing the Debt (including all additional mortgages, deeds to secure debt and assignments of leases and rents) or executed or delivered in connection therewith, are hereinafter referred to collectively as the “Loan Documents”).

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the making of the Loan by Lender and the covenants, agreements, representations and warranties set forth in this Security Instrument:

ARTICLE I - GRANTS OF SECURITY

Section 1.1 Property Mortgaged. Borrower does hereby irrevocably mortgage, grant, bargain, sell, pledge, assign, warrant, transfer and convey to Lender and its successors and assigns the following property, rights, interests and estates now owned, or hereafter acquired by Borrower (collectively, the “Property”):

(a) Land. The real property described in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof (the “Land”);


(b) Additional Land. All additional lands, estates and development rights hereafter acquired by Borrower for use in connection with the Land and the development of the Land and all additional lands and estates therein which may, from time to time, by supplemental mortgage or otherwise be expressly made subject to the lien of this Security Instrument;

(c) Improvements. The buildings, structures, fixtures, additions, enlargements, extensions, modifications, repairs, replacements and improvements now or hereafter erected or located on the Land (collectively, the “Improvements”);

(d) Easements. All easements, rights-of-way or use, rights, strips and gores of land, streets, ways, alleys, passages, sewer rights, water, water courses, water rights and powers, air rights and development rights, and all estates, rights, titles, interests, privileges, liberties, servitudes, tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances of any nature whatsoever, in any way now or hereafter belonging, relating or pertaining to the Land and the Improvements and the reversion and reversions and remainders, and all land lying in the bed of any street, road or avenue, opened or proposed, in front of or adjoining the Land, to the center line thereof and all the estates, rights, titles, interests, dower and rights of dower, curtesy and rights of curtesy, property, possession, claim and demand whatsoever, both at law and in equity, of Borrower of, in and to the Land and the Improvements and every part and parcel thereof, with the appurtenances thereto;

(e) Equipment. All “goods” and “equipment,” as such terms are defined in Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (as hereinafter defined), now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower, which is used at or in connection with the Improvements or the Land or is located thereon or therein (including all machinery, equipment, furnishings, and electronic data-processing and other office equipment now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower and any and all additions, substitutions and replacements of any of the foregoing), together with all attachments, components, parts, equipment and accessories installed thereon or affixed thereto (collectively, the “Equipment”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, Equipment shall not include any property belonging to tenants under leases except to the extent that Borrower shall have any right or interest therein;

(f) Fixtures. All Equipment now owned, or the ownership of which is hereafter acquired, by Borrower which is so related to the Land and Improvements forming part of the Property that it is deemed fixtures or real property under the law of the particular state in which the Equipment is located, including all building or construction materials intended for construction, reconstruction, alteration or repair of or installation on the Property, construction equipment, appliances, machinery, plant equipment, fittings, apparatuses, fixtures and other items now or hereafter attached to, installed in or used in connection with (temporarily or permanently) any of the Improvements or the Land, including engines, devices for the operation of pumps, pipes, plumbing, cleaning, call and sprinkler systems, fire extinguishing apparatuses and equipment, heating, ventilating, laundry, incinerating, electrical, air conditioning and air cooling equipment and systems, gas and electric machinery, appurtenances and equipment, pollution control equipment, security systems, disposals, dishwashers, refrigerators and ranges,

 

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recreational equipment and facilities of all kinds, and water, gas, electrical, storm and sanitary sewer facilities, utility lines and equipment (whether owned individually or jointly with others, and, if owned jointly, to the extent of Borrower’s interest therein) and all other utilities whether or not situated in easements, all water tanks, water supply, water power sites, fuel stations, fuel tanks, fuel supply, and all other structures, together with all accessions, appurtenances, additions, replacements, betterments and substitutions for any of the foregoing and the proceeds thereof (collectively, the “Fixtures”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, “Fixtures” shall not include any property which tenants are entitled to remove pursuant to leases except to the extent that Borrower shall have any right or interest therein;

(g) Personal Property. All furniture, furnishings, objects of art, machinery, goods, tools, supplies, appliances, general intangibles, contract rights, accounts, accounts receivable, franchises, licenses, certificates and permits, and all other personal property of any kind or character whatsoever as defined in and subject to the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code, other than Fixtures, which are now or hereafter owned by Borrower and which are located within or about the Land and the Improvements, together with all accessories, replacements and substitutions thereto or therefor and the proceeds thereof (collectively, the “Personal Property”), and the right, title and interest of Borrower in and to any of the Personal Property which may be subject to any security interests, as defined in the Uniform Commercial Code, as adopted and enacted by the state or states where any of the Property is located (the “Uniform Commercial Code”), superior in lien to the lien of this Security Instrument and all proceeds and products of the above;

(h) Leases and Rents. All leases, subleases or subsubleases, lettings, licenses, concessions or other agreements (whether written or oral) pursuant to which any Person is granted a possessory interest in, or right to use or occupy all or any portion of the Land and the Improvements, and every modification, amendment or other agreement relating to such leases, subleases, subsubleases, or other agreements entered into in connection with such leases, subleases, subsubleases, or other agreements and every guarantee of the performance and observance of the covenants, conditions and agreements to be performed and observed by the other party thereto, heretofore or hereafter entered into (collectively, the “Leases”), whether before or after the filing by or against Borrower of any petition for relief under the Bankruptcy Code and all right, title and interest of Borrower, its successors and assigns therein and thereunder, including cash or securities deposited thereunder to secure the performance by the lessees of their obligations thereunder and all rents, additional rents, revenues, issues and profits (including all oil and gas or other mineral royalties and bonuses) from the Land and the Improvements whether paid or accruing before or after the filing by or against Borrower of any petition for relief under the Bankruptcy Code (collectively, the “Rents”) and all proceeds from the sale or other disposition of the Leases and the right to receive and apply the Rents to the payment of the Debt;

(i) Condemnation Awards. All awards or payments, including interest thereon, which may heretofore and hereafter be made with respect to the Property, whether from the exercise of the right of eminent domain (including any transfer made in lieu of or in anticipation of the exercise of the right), or for a change of grade, or for any other injury to or decrease in the value of the Property;

 

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(j) Insurance Proceeds. All proceeds in respect of the Property under any insurance policies covering the Property, including the right to receive and apply the proceeds of any insurance, judgments, or settlements made in lieu thereof, for damage to the Property;

(k) Tax Certiorari. All refunds, rebates or credits in connection with reduction in real estate taxes and assessments charged against the Property as a result of tax certiorari or any applications or proceedings for reduction;

(l) Conversion. All proceeds of the conversion, voluntary or involuntary, of any of the foregoing including proceeds of insurance and condemnation awards, into cash or liquidation claims;

(m) Rights. The right, in the name and on behalf of Borrower, to appear in and defend any action or proceeding brought with respect to the Property and to commence any action or proceeding to protect the interest of Lender in the Property;

(n) Agreements. All agreements, contracts, certificates, instruments, franchises, permits, licenses, plans, specifications and other documents, now or hereafter entered into, and all rights therein and thereto, respecting or pertaining to the use, occupation, construction, management or operation of the Land and any part thereof and any Improvements or respecting or pertaining to any business or activity conducted on the Land and any part thereof and all right, title and interest of Borrower therein and thereunder, including the right, upon the happening of any default hereunder, to receive and collect any sums payable to Borrower thereunder;

(o) Trademarks. All tradenames, trademarks, servicemarks, logos, copyrights, goodwill, books and records and all other general intangibles relating to or used in connection with the operation of the Property;

(p) Accounts. All reserves, escrows and deposit accounts maintained by Borrower with respect to the Property, including the Lockbox Agreement and the Cash Management Account, together with all deposits or wire transfers made to such accounts, all cash, checks, drafts, certificates, securities, investment property, financial assets, instruments and other property held therein from time to time and all proceeds, products, distributions or dividends or substitutions thereon and thereof;

(q) Letter of Credit. All letter-of-credit rights (whether or not the letter of credit is evidenced by a writing) Borrower now has or hereafter acquires relating to the properties, rights, titles and interests referred to in this Section 1.1;

(r) Tort Claims. All commercial tort claims Borrower now has or hereafter acquires relating to the properties, rights, titles and interests referred to in this Section 1.1; and

(s) Other Rights. Any and all other rights of Borrower in and to the items set forth in Subsections (a) through (r) above.

AND without limiting any of the other provisions of this Security Instrument, to the extent permitted by applicable law, Borrower expressly grants to Lender as secured party, a

 

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security interest in the portion of the Property which is or may be subject to the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code which are applicable to secured transactions; it being understood and agreed that the Improvements and Fixtures are part and parcel of the Land (the Land, the Improvements and the Fixtures collectively referred to as the “Real Property”) appropriated to the use thereof and, whether affixed or annexed to the Real Property or not, shall for the purposes of this Security Instrument be deemed conclusively to be real estate and mortgaged hereby.

Section 1.2 Assignment of Rents. Borrower hereby absolutely and unconditionally assigns to Lender all of Borrower’s right, title and interest in and to all current and future Leases and Rents; it being intended by Borrower that this assignment constitutes a present, absolute assignment and not an assignment for additional security only. Nevertheless, subject to the terms of the Cash Management Agreement and Section 7.1(h) of this Security Instrument, Lender grants to Borrower a license revocable upon the occurrence of an Event of Default to collect, receive, use and enjoy the Rents and Borrower shall hold the Rents, or a portion thereof sufficient to discharge all current sums due on the Debt, for use in the payment of such sums.

Section 1.3 Security Agreement. This Security Instrument is both a real property mortgage and a “security agreement” within the meaning of the Uniform Commercial Code. The Property includes both real and personal property and all other rights and interests, whether tangible or intangible in nature, of Borrower in the Property. By executing and delivering this Security Instrument, Borrower hereby grants to Lender, as security for the Obligations (hereinafter defined), a security interest in the Fixtures, the Equipment and the Personal Property and other property constituting the Property, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, to the full extent that the Fixtures, the Equipment and the Personal Property and such other property may be subject to the Uniform Commercial Code (said portion of the Property so subject to the Uniform Commercial Code being called the “Collateral”). If an Event of Default shall occur and be continuing, Lender, in addition to any other rights and remedies which it may have, shall have and may exercise immediately and without demand, any and all rights and remedies granted to a secured party upon default under the Uniform Commercial Code, including the right to take possession of the Collateral or any part thereof, and to take such other measures as Lender may deem necessary for the care, protection and preservation of the Collateral. Upon request or demand of Lender after the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, Borrower shall, at its expense, assemble the Collateral and make it available to Lender at a convenient place (at the Land if tangible property) reasonably acceptable to Lender. Borrower shall pay to Lender on demand any and all expenses, including reasonable legal expenses and attorneys’ fees, incurred or paid by Lender in protecting its interest in the Collateral and in enforcing its rights hereunder with respect to the Collateral after the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default. Any notice of sale, disposition or other intended action by Lender with respect to the Collateral sent to Borrower in accordance with the provisions hereof at least ten (10) business days prior to such action, shall, except as otherwise provided by applicable law, constitute reasonable notice to Borrower. The proceeds of any disposition of the Collateral, or any part thereof, may, except as otherwise required by applicable law, be applied by Lender to the payment of the Debt in such priority and proportions as Lender in its discretion shall deem proper. Borrower’s (debtor’s) principal place of business is as set forth on page one hereof and the address of Lender (secured party) is as set forth on page one hereof.

 

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Borrower shall promptly notify Lender of the existence of any commercial tort claim now or hereafter existing for the benefit of Borrower or the Property, and shall execute, acknowledge and deliver a security agreement or other documentation as Lender shall from time to time require to acquire and perfect a valid and binding security interest in such commercial tort claim.

Section 1.4 Fixture Filing. Certain of the Property is or will become “fixtures” (as that term is defined in the Uniform Commercial Code) on the Land, and this Security Instrument, upon being filed for record in the real estate records of the city or county wherein such fixtures are situated, shall operate also as a financing statement filed as a fixture filing in accordance with the applicable provisions of said Uniform Commercial Code upon such of the Property that is or may become fixtures.

Section 1.5 Pledges of Monies Held. Borrower hereby pledges to Lender any and all monies now or hereafter held by Lender or on behalf of Lender, including any sums deposited in the Lockbox Account, the Cash Management Account, the Reserve Funds and Net Proceeds, as additional security for the Obligations until expended or applied as provided in this Security Instrument or the Loan Agreement.

Section 1.6 Common Law Pledge/Assignment. To the extent that the Uniform Commercial Code does not apply to any item of the Personal Property, it is the intention of this Security Instrument that Lender have a common law pledge and/or collateral assignment of such item of Personal Property.

CONDITIONS TO GRANT

TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the above granted and described Property unto and to the use and benefit of Lender, and its successors and assigns, forever;

PROVIDED, HOWEVER, these presents are upon the express condition that, if Borrower shall well and truly pay to Lender the Debt at the time and in the manner provided in the Note, the Loan Agreement and this Security Instrument, shall well and truly perform the Other Obligations as set forth in this Security Instrument and shall well and truly abide by and comply with each and every covenant and condition set forth herein and in the Note, the Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents, these presents and the estate hereby granted shall cease, terminate and be void; provided, however, that Borrower’s obligation to indemnify and hold harmless Lender pursuant to the provisions hereof shall survive any such payment or release.

ARTICLE II - DEBT AND OBLIGATIONS SECURED

Section 2.1 Debt. This Security Instrument and the grants, assignments and transfers made in Article I are given for the purpose of securing the Debt.

Section 2.2 Other Obligations. This Security Instrument and the grants, assignments and transfers made in Article I are also given for the purpose of securing the following (the “Other Obligations”):

(a) the performance of all other obligations of Borrower contained herein;

 

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(b) the performance of each obligation of Borrower contained in the Loan Agreement and any other Loan Document; and

(c) the performance of each obligation of Borrower contained in any renewal, extension, amendment, modification, consolidation, change of, or substitution or replacement for, all or any part of the Note, the Loan Agreement or any other Loan Document.

Section 2.3 Debt and Other Obligations. Borrower’s obligations for the payment of the Debt and the performance of the Other Obligations shall be referred to collectively herein as the “Obligations.”

ARTICLE III - BORROWER COVENANTS

Borrower covenants and agrees that:

Section 3.1 Payment of Debt. Borrower shall pay the Debt at the time and in the manner provided in the Loan Agreement, the Note and this Security Instrument.

Section 3.2 Incorporation by Reference. All the covenants, conditions and agreements contained in (a) the Loan Agreement, (b) the Note and (c) all and any of the other Loan Documents, are hereby made a part of this Security Instrument to the same extent and with the same force as if fully set forth herein.

Section 3.3 Insurance. Borrower shall obtain and maintain, or cause to be maintained, in full force and effect at all times insurance with respect to Borrower and the Property as required pursuant to the Loan Agreement.

Section 3.4 Maintenance of Property. Borrower shall cause the Property to be maintained in a good and safe condition and repair. The Improvements, the Fixtures, the Equipment and the Personal Property shall not be removed, demolished or materially altered (except for normal replacement of equal or better quality of the Fixtures, the Equipment or the Personal Property, tenant finish and refurbishment of the Improvements) without the consent of Lender. Borrower shall promptly repair, replace or rebuild any part of the Property which may be destroyed by any Casualty or become damaged, worn or dilapidated or which may be affected by any Condemnation, and shall complete and pay for any structure at any time in the process of construction or repair on the Land.

Section 3.5 Waste. Borrower shall not commit or suffer any waste of the Property (“waste” meaning the diminution in the Property’s value resulting from Borrower’s negligent or willful failure to manage, maintain, repair and otherwise operate the Property in a commercially reasonable manner) or make any change in the use of the Property which will in any way materially increase the risk of fire or other hazard arising out of the operation of the Property, or take any action that might invalidate or allow the cancellation of any Policy, or do or permit to be done thereon anything that may in any way materially impair the value of the Property or the security of this Security Instrument. Borrower shall not, without the prior written consent of Lender, permit any drilling or exploration for or extraction, removal, or production of any minerals from the surface or the subsurface of the Land, regardless of the depth thereof or the method of mining or extraction thereof.

 

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Section 3.6 Payment for Labor and Materials. (a) Borrower shall promptly pay when due all bills and costs for labor, materials, and specifically fabricated materials (“Labor and Material Costs”) incurred in connection with the Property and never permit to exist beyond the due date thereof in respect of the Property or any part thereof any lien or security interest, even though inferior to the liens and the security interests hereof, and in any event never permit to be created or exist in respect of the Property or any part thereof any other or additional lien or security interest other than the liens or security interests hereof except for the Permitted Encumbrances.

(b) After prior written notice to Lender, Borrower, at its own expense, may contest by appropriate legal proceeding, promptly initiated and conducted in good faith and with due diligence, the amount or validity or application in whole or in part of any of the Labor and Material Costs, provided that (i) no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing under the Loan Agreement, the Note, this Security Instrument or any of the other Loan Documents, (ii) Borrower is permitted to do so under the provisions of any other mortgage, Security Instrument or deed to secure debt affecting the Property, (iii) such proceeding shall suspend the collection of the Labor and Material Costs from Borrower and from the Property or Borrower shall have paid all of the Labor and Material Costs under protest, (iv) such proceeding shall be permitted under and be conducted in accordance with the provisions of any other instrument to which Borrower is subject and shall not constitute a default thereunder, (v) neither the Property nor any part thereof or interest therein will be in danger of being sold, forfeited, terminated, canceled or lost, (vi) Borrower shall have furnished the security as may be required in the proceeding, or as may be reasonably requested by Lender to insure the payment of any contested Labor and Material Costs, together with all interest and penalties thereon, (vii) Borrower shall have furnished to Lender all other items reasonably requested by Lender, including title insurance coverage or bonding over such lien, and (viii) Lender shall have determined that Borrower is likely to prevail in such contest

Section 3.7 Performance of Other Agreements. Borrower shall observe and perform each and every term, covenant and provision to be observed or performed by Borrower pursuant to the Loan Agreement, any other Loan Document and any other agreement or recorded instrument affecting or pertaining to the Property and any amendments, modifications or changes thereto.

Section 3.8 Change of Name, Identity or Structure. Borrower shall not change Borrower’s name, identity (including its trade name or names) or, if not an individual, Borrower’s corporate, partnership or other structure without notifying Lender of such change in writing at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of such change and without first obtaining the prior written consent of Lender. Borrower hereby authorizes Lender to file, prior to or contemporaneously with the effective date of any such change, any financing statement or financing statement change required by Lender to establish or maintain the validity, perfection and priority of the security interest granted herein. At the request of Lender, Borrower shall execute a certificate in form satisfactory to Lender listing the trade names under which Borrower intends to operate the Property, and representing and warranting that Borrower does business under no other trade name with respect to the Property.

 

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Section 3.9 Title. Borrower has good, marketable and insurable fee simple title to the real property comprising part of the Property and good title to the balance of such Property, free and clear all Liens (as defined in the Loan Agreement) whatsoever except the Permitted Encumbrances (as defined in the Loan Agreement), such other Liens as may be expressly permitted pursuant to the Loan Documents and the Liens created by the Loan Documents. The Permitted Encumbrances in the aggregate do not materially and adversely affect the value, operation or use of the Property or Borrower’s ability to repay the Loan. This Security Instrument, when properly recorded in the appropriate records, together with any Uniform Commercial Code financing statements required to be filed in connection therewith, will create (a) a valid, perfected first priority lien on the Property, subject only to Permitted Encumbrances and the Liens created by the Loan Documents and (b) perfected security interests in and to, and perfected collateral assignments of, all personalty (including the Leases), all in accordance with the terms thereof, in each case subject only to any applicable Permitted Encumbrances, such other Liens as are permitted pursuant to the Loan Documents and the Liens created by the Loan Documents. There are no claims for payment for work, labor or materials affecting the Property which are past due and are or may become a lien prior to, or of equal priority with, the Liens created by the Loan Documents unless such claims for payments are being contested in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Security Instrument.

Section 3.10 Letter of Credit Rights. If Borrower is at any time a beneficiary under a letter of credit relating to the properties, rights, titles and interests referenced in Section 1.1 of this Security Instrument now or hereafter issued in favor of Borrower, Borrower shall promptly notify Lender thereof and, at the request and option of Lender, Borrower shall, pursuant to an agreement in form and substance satisfactory to Lender, either (i) arrange for the issuer and any confirmer of such letter of credit to consent to an assignment to Lender of the proceeds of any drawing under the letter of credit or (ii) arrange for Lender to become the transferee beneficiary of the letter of credit, with Lender agreeing, in each case that the proceeds of any drawing under the letter of credit are to be applied as provided in Section 7.2 of this Security Instrument.

ARTICLE IV - OBLIGATIONS AND RELIANCES

Section 4.1 Relationship of Borrower and Lender. The relationship between Borrower and Lender is solely that of debtor and creditor, and Lender has no fiduciary or other special relationship with Borrower, and no term or condition of any of the Loan Agreement, the Note, this Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents shall be construed so as to deem the relationship between Borrower and Lender to be other than that of debtor and creditor.

Section 4.2 No Reliance on Lender. The general partners, members, principals and (if Borrower is a trust) beneficial owners of Borrower are experienced in the ownership and operation of properties similar to the Property, and Borrower and Lender are relying solely upon such expertise and business plan in connection with the ownership and operation of the Property. Borrower is not relying on Lender’s expertise, business acumen or advice in connection with the Property.

Section 4.3 No Lender Obligations. (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsections 1.1(h) and (n) or Section 1.2, Lender is not undertaking the performance of (i) any obligations under the Leases; or (ii) any obligations with respect to such agreements, contracts, certificates, instruments, franchises, permits, trademarks, licenses and other documents.

 

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(b) By accepting or approving anything required to be observed, performed or fulfilled or to be given to Lender pursuant to this Security Instrument, the Loan Agreement, the Note or the other Loan Documents, including any officer’s certificate, balance sheet, statement of profit and loss or other financial statement, survey, appraisal, or insurance policy, Lender shall not be deemed to have warranted, consented to, or affirmed the sufficiency, the legality or effectiveness of same, and such acceptance or approval thereof shall not constitute any warranty or affirmation with respect thereto by Lender.

Section 4.4 Reliance. Borrower recognizes and acknowledges that in accepting the Loan Agreement, the Note, this Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents, Lender is expressly and primarily relying on the truth and accuracy of the warranties and representations set forth in Section 4.1 of the Loan Agreement without any obligation to investigate the Property and notwithstanding any investigation of the Property by Lender; that such reliance existed on the part of Lender prior to the date hereof, that the warranties and representations are a material inducement to Lender in making the Loan; and that Lender would not be willing to make the Loan and accept this Security Instrument in the absence of the warranties and representations as set forth in Section 4.1 of the Loan Agreement.

ARTICLE V - FURTHER ASSURANCES

Section 5.1 Recording of Security Instrument, etc. Borrower forthwith upon the execution and delivery of this Security Instrument and thereafter, from time to time, shall cause this Security Instrument and any of the other Loan Documents creating a lien or security interest or evidencing the lien hereof upon the Property and each instrument of further assurance to be filed, registered or recorded in such manner and in such places as may be required by any present or future law in order to publish notice of and fully to protect and perfect the lien or security interest hereof upon, and the interest of Lender in, the Property. Borrower shall pay all taxes, filing, registration or recording fees, and all expenses incident to the preparation, execution, acknowledgment and/or recording of the Note, this Security Instrument, the other Loan Documents, any note, deed of trust or mortgage supplemental hereto, any security instrument with respect to the Property and any instrument of further assurance, and any modification or amendment of the foregoing documents, and all federal, state, county and municipal taxes, duties, imposts, assessments and charges arising out of or in connection with the execution and delivery of this Security Instrument, any deed of trust or mortgage supplemental hereto, any other security instrument with respect to the Property or any instrument of further assurance, and any modification or amendment of the foregoing documents, except where prohibited by law so to do.

Section 5.2 Further Acts, Etc. Borrower shall, at the cost of Borrower, and without expense to Lender, do, execute, acknowledge and deliver all and every such further acts, deeds, conveyances, deeds of trust, mortgages, assignments, notices of assignments, transfers and assurances as Lender shall, from time to time, reasonably require, for the better assuring, conveying, assigning, transferring, and confirming unto Lender the property and rights hereby mortgaged, deeded, granted, bargained, sold, conveyed, confirmed, pledged, assigned, warranted

 

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and transferred or intended now or hereafter so to be, or which Borrower may be or may hereafter become bound to convey or assign to Lender, or for carrying out the intention or facilitating the performance of the terms of this Security Instrument or for filing, registering or recording this Security Instrument, or for complying with all Legal Requirements. Borrower, on demand, shall execute and deliver, and in the event it shall fail to so execute and deliver, hereby authorizes Lender to execute in the name of Borrower or without the signature of Borrower to the extent Lender may lawfully do so, one or more financing statements to evidence more effectively the security interest of Lender in the Property (including the filing of a financing statement with a generic description such as “all assets”). Borrower grants to Lender an irrevocable power of attorney coupled with an interest for the purpose of exercising and perfecting any and all rights and remedies available to Lender at law and in equity, including such rights and remedies available to Lender pursuant to this Section 5.2.

Section 5.3 Changes in Tax, Debt, Credit and Documentary Stamp Laws. (a) If any law is enacted or adopted or amended after the date of this Security Instrument which deducts the Debt from the value of the Property for the purpose of taxation or which imposes a tax, either directly or indirectly, on the Debt or Lender’s interest in the Property, Borrower shall pay the tax, with interest and penalties thereon, if any. If Lender is advised by counsel chosen by it that the payment of tax by Borrower would be unlawful or taxable to Lender or unenforceable or provide the basis for a defense of usury, then Lender shall have the option by written notice of not less than one hundred twenty (120) days to declare the Debt immediately due and payable.

(b) Borrower shall not claim or demand or be entitled to any credit or credits on account of the Debt for any part of the Taxes or Other Charges assessed against the Property, or any part thereof, and no deduction shall otherwise be made or claimed from the assessed value of the Property, or any part thereof, for real estate tax purposes by reason of this Security Instrument or the Debt. If such claim, credit or deduction shall be required by law, Lender shall have the option, by written notice of not less than one hundred twenty (120) days, to declare the Debt immediately due and payable.

(c) If at any time the United States of America, any State thereof or any subdivision of any such State shall require revenue or other stamps to be affixed to the Note, this Security Instrument, or any of the other Loan Documents or impose any other tax or charge on the same, Borrower shall pay for the same, with interest and penalties thereon, if any.

Section 5.4 Severing of Security Instrument. The provisions of Section 8.2(c) of the Loan Agreement are hereby incorporated by reference herein.

Section 5.5 Replacement Documents. Upon receipt of an affidavit of an officer of Lender as to the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of the Note or any other Loan Document which is not of public record, and, in the case of any such mutilation, upon surrender and cancellation of such Note or other Loan Document, Borrower shall issue, in lieu thereof, a replacement Note or other Loan Document, dated the date of such lost, stolen, destroyed or mutilated Note or other Loan Document in the same principal amount thereof and otherwise of like tenor.

 

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ARTICLE VI - DUE ON SALE/ENCUMBRANCE

Section 6.1 Lender Reliance. Borrower acknowledges that Lender has examined and relied on the experience of Borrower and its general partners, members, principals and (if Borrower is a trust) beneficial owners in owning and operating properties such as the Property in agreeing to make the Loan, and will continue to rely on Borrower’s ownership of the Property as a means of maintaining the value of the Property as security for repayment of the Debt and the performance of the Other Obligations. Borrower acknowledges that Lender has a valid interest in maintaining the value of the Property so as to ensure that, should Borrower default in the repayment of the Debt or the performance of the Other Obligations, Lender can recover the Debt by a sale of the Property.

Section 6.2 No Sale/Encumbrance. Neither Borrower nor any Restricted Party (as defined in the Loan Agreement) shall Transfer the Property or any part thereof or any interest therein or permit or suffer the Property or any part thereof or any interest therein to be Transferred other than as expressly permitted pursuant to the terms of the Loan Agreement.

ARTICLE VII - RIGHTS AND REMEDIES UPON DEFAULT

Section 7.1 Remedies. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of any Event of Default (as defined in the Loan Agreement), Borrower agrees that Lender may take such action, without notice or demand, as it deems advisable to protect and enforce its rights against Borrower and in and to the Property, including the following actions, each of which may be pursued concurrently or otherwise, at such time and in such order as Lender may determine, in its discretion, without impairing or otherwise affecting the other rights and remedies of Lender:

(a) declare the entire unpaid Debt to be immediately due and payable;

(b) institute proceedings, judicial or otherwise, for the complete foreclosure of this Security Instrument under any applicable provision of law, in which case the Property or any interest therein may be sold for cash or upon credit in one or more parcels or in several interests or portions and in any order or manner;

(c) with or without entry, to the extent permitted and pursuant to the procedures provided by applicable law, institute proceedings for the partial foreclosure of this Security Instrument for the portion of the Debt then due and payable, subject to the continuing lien and security interest of this Security Instrument for the balance of the Debt not then due, unimpaired and without loss of priority;

(d) sell for cash or upon credit the Property or any part thereof and all estate, claim, demand, right, title and interest of Borrower therein and rights of redemption thereof, pursuant to power of sale or otherwise, at one or more sales, as an entirety or in parcels, at such time and place, upon such terms and after such notice thereof as may be required or permitted by law;

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(f) recover judgment on the Note either before, during or after any proceedings for the enforcement of this Security Instrument or the other Loan Documents;

(g) apply for and obtain the appointment, on an ex parte basis (any required notice of such appointment or any proceeding to appoint the same being hereby expressly waived) and without regard for the adequacy of the security for the Debt and without regard for the solvency of Borrower, any guarantor, indemnitor or of any Person liable for the payment of the Debt, of a receiver, trustee, liquidator or conservator of the Property to do all of the actions set forth in subparagraph (h) below and to, with the consent of Lender, dispose (by lease, sale or otherwise) of some or all of the Property in the course of the proceeding in which such receiver, trustee, liquidator or conservator is appointed;

(h) the license granted to Borrower under Section 1.2 hereof shall automatically be revoked and Lender may enter into or upon the Property, either personally or by its agents, nominees or attorneys and dispossess Borrower and its agents and servants therefrom, without liability for trespass, damages or otherwise and exclude Borrower and its agents or servants wholly therefrom, and take possession of all books, records and accounts relating thereto and Borrower agrees to surrender possession of the Property and of such books, records and accounts to Lender upon demand, and thereupon Lender may (i) use, operate, manage, control, insure, maintain, repair, restore and otherwise deal with all and every part of the Property and conduct the business thereat; (ii) complete any construction on the Property in such manner and form as Lender deems advisable; (iii) make alterations, additions, renewals, replacements and improvements to or on the Property; (iv) exercise all rights and powers of Borrower with respect to the Property, whether in the name of Borrower or otherwise, including the right to make, cancel, enforce or modify Leases, obtain and evict tenants, and demand, sue for, collect and receive all Rents of the Property and every part thereof; (v) require Borrower to pay monthly in advance to Lender, or any receiver appointed to collect the Rents, the fair and reasonable rental value for the use and occupation of such part of the Property as may be occupied by Borrower; (vi) require Borrower to vacate and surrender possession of the Property to Lender or to such receiver and, in default thereof, Borrower may be evicted by summary proceedings or otherwise; and (vii) apply the receipts from the Property to the payment of the Debt, in such order, priority and proportions as Lender shall deem appropriate in its discretion after deducting therefrom all expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred in connection with the aforesaid operations and all amounts necessary to pay the Taxes, Other Charges, insurance and other expenses in connection with the Property, as well as just and reasonable compensation for the services of Lender, its counsel, agents and employees;

(i) exercise any and all rights and remedies granted to a secured party upon default under the Uniform Commercial Code, including: (i) the right to take possession of the Fixtures, the Equipment, the Personal Property or any part thereof, and to take such other measures as Lender may deem necessary for the care, protection and preservation of the Fixtures, the Equipment, the Personal Property, and (ii) request Borrower at its expense to assemble the Fixtures, the Equipment, the Personal Property and make it available to Lender at a convenient place acceptable to Lender. Any notice of sale, disposition or other intended action by Lender with respect to the Fixtures, the Equipment, the Personal Property sent to Borrower in accordance with the provisions hereof at least five (5) days prior to such action, shall constitute commercially reasonable notice to Borrower;

 

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(j) apply any sums then deposited or held in escrow or otherwise by or on behalf of Lender in accordance with the terms of the Loan Agreement, this Security Instrument or any other Loan Document to the payment of the following items in any order in its discretion: (i) Taxes and Other Charges; (ii) Insurance Premiums; (iii) interest on the unpaid principal balance of the Note; (iv) amortization of the unpaid principal balance of the Note; and (v) all other sums payable pursuant to the Note, the Loan Agreement, this Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents, including advances made by Lender pursuant to the terms of this Security Instrument;

(k) surrender the Policies maintained pursuant to the Loan Agreement, collect the unearned Insurance Premiums and apply such sums as a credit on the Debt in such priority and proportion as Lender shall deem proper, and in connection therewith, Borrower hereby appoints Lender as agent and attorney-in-fact (which is coupled with an interest and is therefore irrevocable) for Borrower to collect such Insurance Premiums;

(l) prohibit Borrower and anyone claiming for or through Borrower from making use of or withdrawing any sums from any lockbox, escrow or similar account;

(m) pursue such other remedies as Lender may have under applicable law; or

(n) apply the undisbursed balance of any Net Proceeds Deficiency deposit, together with interest thereon, to the payment of the Debt in such order, priority and proportions as Lender shall deem to be appropriate in its discretion.

In the event of a sale, by foreclosure, power of sale or otherwise, of less than all of the Property, this Security Instrument shall continue as a lien and security interest on the remaining portion of the Property unimpaired and without loss of priority.

Section 7.2 Application of Proceeds. The purchase money, proceeds and avails of any disposition of the Property, and or any part thereof, or any other sums collected by Lender pursuant to the Note, this Security Instrument or the other Loan Documents, may be applied by Lender to the payment of the Debt in such priority and proportions as Lender in its discretion shall deem proper.

Section 7.3 Right to Cure Defaults. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of any Event of Default, or if Borrower fails to make any payment or to do any act as herein provided, Lender may, but without any obligation to do so and without notice to or demand on Borrower and without releasing Borrower from any obligation hereunder, make any payment or do any act required of Borrower hereunder in such manner and to such extent as Lender may deem necessary to protect the security hereof. Lender is authorized to enter upon the Property for such purposes, or appear in, defend, or bring any action or proceeding to protect its interest in the Property or to foreclose this Security Instrument or collect the Debt, and the cost and expense thereof (including reasonable attorneys’ fees to the extent permitted by law), with interest as provided in this Section 7.3, shall constitute a portion of the Debt and shall be due and payable to Lender upon demand. All such costs and expenses incurred by Lender in remedying such Event of Default or such failed payment or act or in appearing in, defending, or bringing any such action or proceeding shall bear interest at the Default Rate (as defined in the Note), for the period

 

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after notice from Lender that such cost or expense was incurred to the date of payment to Lender. All such costs and expenses incurred by Lender together with interest thereon calculated at the Default Rate shall be deemed to constitute a portion of the Debt and be secured by this Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents and shall be immediately due and payable upon demand by Lender therefor.

Section 7.4 Actions and Proceedings. Lender has the right to appear in and defend any action or proceeding brought with respect to the Property and to bring any action or proceeding, in the name and on behalf of Borrower, which Lender, in its discretion, decides should be brought to protect its interest in the Property.

Section 7.5 Recovery of Sums Required To Be Paid. Lender shall have the right from time to time to take action to recover any sum or sums which constitute a part of the Debt as the same become due, without regard to whether or not the balance of the Debt shall be due, and without prejudice to the right of Lender thereafter to bring an action of foreclosure, or any other action, for a default or defaults by Borrower existing at the time such earlier action was commenced.

Section 7.6 Examination of Books and Records. At reasonable times and upon reasonable notice, Lender, its agents, accountants and attorneys shall have the right to examine the records, books, management and other papers of Borrower which reflect upon their financial condition, at the Property or at any office regularly maintained by Borrower where the books and records are located. Lender and its agents shall have the right to make copies and extracts from the foregoing records and other papers. In addition, at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice, Lender, its agents, accountants and attorneys shall have the right to examine and audit the books and records of Borrower pertaining to the income, expenses and operation of the Property during reasonable business hours at any office of Borrower where the books and records are located. This Section 7.6 shall apply throughout the term of the Note and without regard to whether an Event of Default has occurred or is continuing.

Section 7.7 Other Rights, etc. (a) The failure of Lender to insist upon strict performance of any term hereof shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any term of this Security Instrument. Borrower shall not be relieved of Borrower’s obligations hereunder by reason of (i) the failure of Lender to comply with any request of Borrower or any guarantor or any indemnitor with respect to the Loan to take any action to foreclose this Security Instrument or otherwise enforce any of the provisions hereof or of the Note or the other Loan Documents, (ii) the release, regardless of consideration, of the whole or any part of the Property, or of any person liable for the Debt or any portion thereof, or (iii) any agreement or stipulation by Lender extending the time of payment or otherwise modifying or supplementing the terms of the Note, this Security Instrument or the other Loan Documents.

(b) It is agreed that the risk of loss or damage to the Property is on Borrower, and Lender shall have no liability whatsoever for decline in value of the Property, for failure to maintain the Policies, or for failure to determine whether insurance in force is adequate as to the amount of risks insured. Possession by Lender shall not be deemed an election of judicial relief if any such possession is requested or obtained with respect to any Property or collateral not in Lender’s possession.

 

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(c) Lender may resort for the payment of the Debt to any other security held by Lender in such order and manner as Lender, in its discretion, may elect. Lender may take action to recover the Debt, or any portion thereof, or to enforce any covenant hereof without prejudice to the right of Lender thereafter to foreclose this Security Instrument. The rights of Lender under this Security Instrument shall be separate, distinct and cumulative and none shall be given effect to the exclusion of the others. No act of Lender shall be construed as an election to proceed under any one provision herein to the exclusion of any other provision. Lender shall not be limited exclusively to the rights and remedies herein stated but shall be entitled to every right and remedy now or hereafter afforded at law or in equity.

Section 7.8 Right to Release Any Portion of the Property. Lender may release any portion of the Property for such consideration as Lender may require without, as to the remainder of the Property, in any way impairing or affecting the lien or priority of this Security Instrument, or improving the position of any subordinate lienholder with respect thereto, except to the extent that the obligations hereunder shall have been reduced by the actual monetary consideration, if any, received by Lender for such release, and may accept by assignment, pledge or otherwise any other property in place thereof as Lender may require without being accountable for so doing to any other lienholder. This Security Instrument shall continue as a lien and security interest in the remaining portion of the Property.

Section 7.9 Violation of Laws. If the Property is not in material compliance with Legal Requirements, Lender may impose additional requirements upon Borrower in connection herewith including monetary reserves or financial equivalents.

Section 7.10 Recourse and Choice of Remedies. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Security Instrument or the Loan Agreement, including Section 9.3 of the Loan Agreement, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Lender and other Indemnified Parties (as hereinafter defined) are entitled to enforce the obligations of Borrower contained in Sections 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3 herein and Section 9.3 of the Loan Agreement without first resorting to or exhausting any security or collateral and without first having recourse to the Note or any of the Property, through foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure or otherwise, and in the event Lender commences a foreclosure action against the Property, Lender is entitled to pursue a deficiency judgment with respect to such obligations against Borrower. The provisions of Sections 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3 herein and Section 9.3 of the Loan Agreement are exceptions to any non-recourse or exculpation provisions in the Loan Agreement, the Note, this Security Instrument or the other Loan Documents, and Borrower is fully and personally liable for the obligations pursuant to Sections 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3 herein and Section 9.3 of the Loan Agreement. The liability of Borrower pursuant to Sections 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3 herein and Section 9.3 of the Loan Agreement is not limited to the original principal amount of the Note. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall inhibit or prevent Lender from foreclosing or exercising any other rights and remedies pursuant to the Loan Agreement, the Note, this Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents, whether simultaneously with foreclosure proceedings or in any other sequence. A separate action or actions may be brought and prosecuted against Borrower pursuant to Sections 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3 herein and Section 9.3 of the Loan Agreement whether or not action is brought against any other Person or whether or not any other Person is joined in the action or actions. In addition, Lender shall have the right but not the obligation to join and participate in, as a party if it so elects, any administrative or judicial proceedings or actions initiated in connection with any matter addressed in Article 9 herein.

 

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Section 7.11 Right of Entry. Upon reasonable notice to Borrower, Lender and its agents shall have the right to enter and inspect the Property at all reasonable times.

Section 7.12 Rights Pertaining To Sales. The following provisions shall, to the extent permitted by law, apply to any sale or sales of all or any portion of the Property under or by virtue of this Security Instrument, whether under any power of sale herein granted or by virtue of judicial proceedings or of a judgment or decree of foreclosure and sale:

(a) Trustee (for purposes of this Section 7.12 only, the term “Trustee” shall be interpreted to include any public officer or other person having the responsibility to conduct any sale of all or part of the Property pursuant to this Security Instrument) may conduct any number of sales from time to time. The power of sale shall not be exhausted by any one or more of such sales as to any part of the Property that has not been sold or by any sale that is not completed or is defective until the Debt has been paid in full.

(b) Any sale may be postponed or adjourned by public announcement at the time and place appointed for such sale or for such postponed or adjourned sale, and such sale may be completed at the time and place so announced without further notice.

(c) Lender is hereby appointed the true and lawful attorney-in-fact of Borrower, which appointment is irrevocable and shall be deemed to be coupled with an interest, in Borrower’s name and stead, to make all necessary conveyances, assignments, transfers and deliveries of the Property and rights so sold, and for that purpose Lender may execute all necessary instruments to accomplish the same, and may substitute one or more persons with like power, and Borrower hereby ratifies and confirms all that said attorney or such substitute or substitutes shall lawfully do by virtue thereof. Nevertheless, Borrower, if requested by Lender, shall ratify and confirm any such sale or sales by executing and delivering to Lender or such purchaser or purchasers, as applicable, all such instruments as may be advisable, in Lender’s judgment, for the purposes designated in such request.

(d) Any and all statements of fact or other recitals made in any of the instruments referred to in Section 7.12(c) given by Lender concerning nonpayment of the Debt, occurrence of any Event of Default, any declaration by Lender that all or any of the Debt is due and payable, any request to sell, any representation that notice of time, place and terms of sale and property or rights to be sold was duly given, or that any other act or thing was duly done by Lender, shall be taken as prima facie evidence of the truth of the facts so stated and recited.

(e) The receipt by Trustee of the purchase money paid at any such sale, or the receipt of any other person authorized to give the same, shall be sufficient discharge therefor to any purchaser of any property or rights sold as aforesaid, and no purchaser, or its representatives, grantees or assigns, after paying such purchase price and receiving such receipt, shall be bound to see to the application of such purchase price or any part thereof

 

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upon or for any trust or purpose of this Security Instrument or, in any manner whatsoever, be answerable for any loss, misapplication or non-application of any such purchase money, or part thereof, or be bound to inquire as to the authorization, necessity, expediency or regularity of any such sale.

(f) Any such sale or sales shall operate to divest all of the estate, right, title, interest, claim and demand whatsoever, whether at law or in equity, of Borrower in and to the properties and rights so sold, and shall be a perpetual bar both at law and in equity against Borrower and any and all persons claiming or who may claim the same, or any part thereof, by, through or under Borrower to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

(g) Upon any such sale or sales, Lender may bid for and acquire the Property and, in lieu of paying cash therefor, may make settlement for the purchase price by crediting against the Debt the amount of the bid made therefor, after deducting therefrom the expenses of the sale, the cost of any enforcement proceeding hereunder and any other sums that Lender is authorized to charge to Borrower under the terms of the Note, this Security Instrument, or any other Loan Document to the extent necessary to satisfy such bid.

(h) If Borrower, or any person claiming by, through or under Borrower, shall transfer or refuse or fail to surrender possession of the Property after any sale thereof, then Borrower or such person shall be deemed a tenant at sufferance of the purchaser at such sale, subject to eviction by means of unlawful detainer proceedings or other appropriate proceedings, and to any other right or remedy available hereunder or under applicable law.

(i) Upon any such sale, it shall not be necessary for Trustee, Lender or any public officer acting under execution or order of court to have present or constructively in its possession any or all of the Property.

(j) In the event of any sale referred to in this Section 7.12, the entire Debt, if not previously due and payable, immediately thereupon shall, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Note, this Security Instrument or any other Loan Document, become due and payable.

(k) This instrument shall be effective as a mortgage. If a sale hereunder shall be commenced by Trustee, Lender may, at any time before the sale of the Property, direct the Trustee to abandon the sale, and may institute suit for the collection of the Debt or part thereof and for the foreclosure of this Security Instrument. If Lender shall institute suit for the collection of the Debt or part thereof, and for the foreclosure of this Security Instrument, Lender may at any time before the entry of final judgment in said suit dismiss the same (or part thereof) and direct the Trustee to sell the Property in accordance with the provisions of this Security Instrument. Lender may pursue its rights and remedies against any guarantor or other party liable for any of the obligations in such a suit for foreclosure or by separate suit, whether or not the Trustee is also pursuing a sale under the terms hereof.

 

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ARTICLE VIII - PREPAYMENT

Section 8.1 Prepayment. The Debt may not be prepaid in whole or in part except in accordance with the express terms and conditions of the Loan Agreement and the Note.

ARTICLE IX - INDEMNIFICATION

Section 9.1 General Indemnification. Borrower shall, at its sole cost and expense, protect (with legal counsel reasonably acceptable to Lender), defend, indemnify, release and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties from and against any and all claims, suits, liabilities (including strict liabilities), actions, proceedings, obligations, debts, damages, losses, costs, expenses, diminutions in value, fines, penalties, charges, fees, expenses, judgments, awards, amounts paid in settlement, punitive damages, foreseeable and unforeseeable consequential damages, of whatever kind or nature (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and other costs of defense) (collectively, the “Losses”) imposed upon or incurred by or asserted against any Indemnified Parties and directly or indirectly arising out of or in any way relating to any one or more of the following: (a) ownership of this Security Instrument, the Property or any interest therein or receipt of any Rents; (b) any amendment to, or restructuring of, the Debt, the Note, the Loan Agreement, this Security Instrument, or any other Loan Documents; (c) any and all lawful action that may be taken by Lender in connection with the enforcement of the provisions of this Security Instrument, the Loan Agreement, the Note or any of the other Loan Documents, whether or not suit is filed in connection with same, or in connection with Borrower, any guarantor or any indemnitor Person and/or any partner, joint venturer or shareholder thereof becoming a party to a voluntary or involuntary federal or state bankruptcy, insolvency or similar proceeding; (d) any accident, injury to or death of persons or loss of or damage to property occurring in, on or about the Property or any part thereof or on the adjoining sidewalks, curbs, adjacent property or adjacent parking areas, streets or ways; (e) any use, nonuse or condition in, on or about the Property or any part thereof or on the adjoining sidewalks, curbs, adjacent property or adjacent parking areas, streets or ways; (f) any failure on the part of Borrower to perform or be in compliance with any of the terms of this Security Instrument, the Note, the Loan Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents; (g) performance of any labor or services or the furnishing of any materials or other property in respect of the Property or any part thereof; (h) the failure of any person to file timely with the Internal Revenue Service an accurate Form 1099-B, Statement for Recipients of Proceeds from Real Estate, Broker and Barter Exchange Transactions, which may be required in connection with this Security Instrument, or to supply a copy thereof in a timely fashion to the recipient of the proceeds of the transaction in connection with which this Security Instrument is made; (i) any failure of the Property to be in compliance with any Legal Requirements; (j) the enforcement by any Indemnified Party of the provisions of this Article 9; (k) any and all claims and demands whatsoever which may be asserted against Lender by reason of any alleged obligations or undertakings on its part to perform or discharge any of the terms, covenants, or agreements contained in any Lease; (l) any and all claims (including lender liability claims) or demands by Borrower or any third parties, including any guarantor or indemnitor; (m) the payment of any commission, charge or brokerage fee to anyone claiming through Borrower which may be payable in connection with the funding of the Loan; or (n) any misrepresentation made by Borrower in this Security Instrument or any other Loan Document. Any amounts payable to Lender by reason of the application of this Section 9.1 shall become immediately due and payable and shall bear interest at the Default Rate from the date loss or damage is sustained by Lender until paid.

 

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Section 9.2 Mortgage and/or Intangible Tax. Borrower shall, at its sole cost and expense, protect, defend, indemnify, release and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties from and against any and all Losses imposed upon or incurred by or asserted against any Indemnified Parties and directly or indirectly arising out of or in any way relating to any tax on the making and/or recording of this Security Instrument, the Note or any of the other Loan Documents, but excluding any income, franchise or other similar taxes. Borrower hereby agrees that, in the event that it is determined that any documentary stamp taxes or intangible personal property taxes are due hereon or on any mortgage or promissory note executed in connection herewith (including the Note), Borrower shall indemnify and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties for all such documentary stamp and/or intangible taxes, including all penalties and interest assessed or charged in connection therewith.

Section 9.3 ERISA Indemnification. Borrower shall, at its sole cost and expense, protect, defend, indemnify, release and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties from and against any and all Losses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in the investigation, defense, and settlement of Losses incurred in correcting any prohibited transaction or in the sale of a prohibited loan, and in obtaining any individual prohibited transaction exemption under ERISA that may be required, in Lender’s discretion) that Lender may incur, directly or indirectly, as a result of a breach of any of the representations made under Section 4.1.9 of the Loan Agreement or a breach of any negative covenants contained in Section 5.2.9 of the Loan Agreement.

Section 9.4 Duty to Defend; Attorneys’ Fees and Other Fees and Expenses. Upon written request by any Indemnified Party, Borrower shall defend such Indemnified Party (if requested by any Indemnified Party, in the name of the Indemnified Party) by attorneys and other professionals approved by the Indemnified Parties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the defendants in any such claim or proceeding include both Borrower and any Indemnified Party and Borrower and such Indemnified Party shall have reasonably concluded that there are any legal defenses available to it and/or other Indemnified Parties that are different from or additional to those available to Borrower, such Indemnified Party shall have the right to select separate counsel to assert such legal defenses and to otherwise participate in the defense of such action on behalf of such Indemnified Party, provided that no compromise or settlement shall be entered without Borrower’s consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Upon demand, Borrower shall pay or, in the sole and absolute discretion of the Indemnified Parties, reimburse, the Indemnified Parties for the payment of reasonable fees and disbursements of attorneys, engineers, environmental consultants, laboratories and other professionals in connection therewith.

Section 9.5 Environmental Indemnity. Simultaneously with this Security Instrument, Borrower and Guarantor have executed that certain Environmental Indemnity. The obligations of Borrower and Guarantor under the Environmental Indemnity are not part of the Debt and are not secured by this Security Instrument.

 

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ARTICLE X - WAIVERS

Section 10.1 Waiver of Counterclaim. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Borrower hereby waives the right to assert a counterclaim, other than a mandatory or compulsory counterclaim, in any action or proceeding brought against it by Lender arising out of or in any way connected with this Security Instrument, the Loan Agreement, the Note, any of the other Loan Documents, or the Obligations.

Section 10.2 Marshalling and Other Matters. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Borrower hereby waives the benefit of all homestead, appraisement, valuation, stay, extension, reinstatement and redemption laws now or hereafter in force and all rights of marshalling in the event of any sale hereunder of the Property or any part thereof or any interest therein. Further, Borrower hereby expressly waives any and all rights of redemption from sale under any order or decree of foreclosure of this Security Instrument on behalf of Borrower, and on behalf of each and every person acquiring any interest in or title to the Property subsequent to the date of this Security Instrument and on behalf of all persons to the extent permitted by applicable law, and hereby waives any defense Borrower might assert or have by reason of Lender’s failure to make any tenant or lessee of the Property a party defendant in any foreclosure proceeding or action instituted by Lender.

Section 10.3 Waiver of Notice. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Borrower shall not be entitled to any notices of any nature whatsoever from Lender except with respect to matters for which this Security Instrument specifically and expressly provides for the giving of notice by Lender to Borrower and except with respect to matters for which Lender is required by applicable law to give notice, and Borrower hereby expressly waives the right to receive any notice from Lender with respect to any matter for which this Security Instrument does not specifically and expressly provide for the giving of notice by Lender to Borrower.

Section 10.4 Waiver of Statute of Limitations. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Borrower hereby expressly waives and releases to the fullest extent permitted by law, the pleading of any statute of limitations as a defense to payment of the Debt or performance of its Other Obligations.

Section 10.5 Survival. The indemnifications made pursuant to Sections 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3 herein shall continue indefinitely in full force and effect and shall survive and shall in no way be impaired by any of the following: any satisfaction or other termination of this Security Instrument, any assignment or other transfer of all or any portion of this Security Instrument or Lender’s interest in the Property (but, in such case, shall benefit both Indemnified Parties and any assignee or transferee), any exercise of Lender’s rights and remedies pursuant hereto including foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, any exercise of any rights and remedies pursuant to the Loan Agreement, the Note or any of the other Loan Documents, any transfer of all or any portion of the Property (whether by Borrower or by Lender following foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure or at any other time), any amendment to this Security Instrument, the Loan Agreement, the Note or the other Loan Documents, and any act or omission that might otherwise be construed as a release or discharge of Borrower from the obligations pursuant hereto.

 

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Section 10.6 Trial by Jury. BORROWER HEREBY AGREES NOT TO ELECT A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY ISSUE TRIABLE OF RIGHT BY JURY, AND WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY FULLY TO THE EXTENT THAT ANY SUCH RIGHT SHALL NOW OR HEREAFTER EXIST WITH REGARD TO THE LOAN DOCUMENTS, OR ANY CLAIM, COUNTERCLAIM OR OTHER ACTION ARISING IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. THIS WAIVER OF RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IS GIVEN KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY BY BORROWER, AND IS INTENDED TO ENCOMPASS INDIVIDUALLY EACH INSTANCE AND EACH ISSUE AS TO WHICH THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY WOULD OTHERWISE ACCRUE. LENDER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO FILE A COPY OF THIS PARAGRAPH IN ANY PROCEEDING AS CONCLUSIVE EVIDENCE OF THIS WAIVER BY BORROWER.

ARTICLE XI - EXCULPATION

The provisions of Section 9.3 of the Loan Agreement are hereby incorporated by reference into this Security Instrument to the same extent and with the same force as if fully set forth herein.

ARTICLE XII - NOTICES

All notices or other written communications hereunder shall be delivered in accordance with Section 10.6 of the Loan Agreement.

ARTICLE XIII - APPLICABLE LAW

Section 13.1 Governing Law. This Security Instrument shall be governed in accordance with the terms and provisions of Section 10.3 of the Loan Agreement.

Section 13.2 Usury Laws. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, (a) all agreements and communications between Borrower and Lender are hereby and shall automatically be limited so that, after taking into account all amounts deemed interest, the interest contracted for, charged or received by Lender shall never exceed the maximum lawful rate or amount, (b) in calculating whether any interest exceeds the lawful maximum, all such interest shall be amortized, prorated, allocated and spread over the full amount and term of all principal indebtedness of Borrower to Lender, and (c) if through any contingency or event, Lender receives or is deemed to receive interest in excess of the lawful maximum, any such excess shall be deemed to have been applied toward payment of the principal of any and all then outstanding indebtedness of Borrower to Lender, or if there is no such indebtedness, shall immediately be returned to Borrower.

Section 13.3 Provisions Subject to Applicable Law. All rights, powers and remedies provided in this Security Instrument may be exercised only to the extent that the exercise thereof does not violate any applicable provisions of law and are intended to be limited to the extent necessary so that they will not render this Security Instrument invalid, unenforceable or not entitled to be recorded, registered or filed under the provisions of any applicable law. If any term of this Security Instrument or any application thereof shall be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Security Instrument and any other application of the term shall not be affected thereby.

 

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ARTICLE XIV - DEFINITIONS

All capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the respective meanings set forth in the Loan Agreement. Unless the context clearly indicates a contrary intent or unless otherwise specifically provided herein, words used in this Security Instrument may be used interchangeably in singular or plural form and the word “Borrower” shall mean “each Borrower and any subsequent owner or owners of the Property or any part thereof or any interest therein,” the word “Lender” shall mean “Lender and any subsequent holder of the Note,” the word “Note” shall mean “the Note and any other evidence of indebtedness secured by this Security Instrument,” the word “Property” shall include any portion of the Property and any interest therein, and the phrases “attorneys’ fees”, “legal fees” and “counsel fees” shall include any and all attorneys’, paralegal and law clerk fees and disbursements, including fees and disbursements at the pre-trial, trial and appellate levels incurred or paid by Lender in protecting its interest in the Property, the Leases and the Rents and enforcing its rights hereunder.

ARTICLE XV - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Section 15.1 No Oral Change. This Security Instrument, and any provisions hereof, including the provisions of this Section, may not be modified, amended, waived, extended, changed, discharged or terminated orally or by any act or failure to act on the part of Borrower or Lender, but only by an agreement in writing signed by the party against whom enforcement of any modification, amendment, waiver, extension, change, discharge or termination is sought, and the parties hereby: (a) expressly agree that it shall not be reasonable for any of them to rely on any alleged, non-written amendment to this Security Instrument; (b) irrevocably waive any and all right to enforce any alleged, non-written amendment to this Security Instrument; and (c) expressly agree that it shall be beyond the scope of authority (apparent or otherwise) for any of their respective agents to agree to any non-written modification of this Security Instrument.

Section 15.2 Successors and Assigns. This Security Instrument shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Borrower and Lender and their respective successors and assigns forever.

Section 15.3 Inapplicable Provisions. If any term, covenant or condition of the Loan Agreement, the Note or this Security Instrument is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, the Loan Agreement, the Note and this Security Instrument shall be construed without such provision.

Section 15.4 Headings, Etc. The headings and captions of various Sections of this Security Instrument are for convenience of reference only and are not to be construed as defining or limiting, in any way, the scope or intent of the provisions hereof.

Section 15.5 Number and Gender. Whenever the context may require, any pronouns used herein shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine or neuter forms, and the singular form of nouns and pronouns shall include the plural and vice versa.

Section 15.6 Subrogation. If any or all of the proceeds of the Note have been used to extinguish, extend or renew any indebtedness heretofore existing against the Property, then, to the extent of the funds so used, Lender shall be subrogated to all of the rights, claims, liens,

 

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titles, and interests existing against the Property heretofore held by, or in favor of, the holder of such indebtedness and such former rights, claims, liens, titles, and interests, if any, are not waived but rather are continued in full force and effect in favor of Lender and are merged with the lien and security interest created herein as cumulative security for the repayment of the Debt, the performance and discharge of Borrower’s obligations hereunder, under the Loan Agreement, the Note and the other Loan Documents and the performance and discharge of the Other Obligations.

Section 15.7 Entire Agreement. The Note, the Loan Agreement, this Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents constitute the entire understanding and agreement between Borrower and Lender with respect to the transactions arising in connection with the Debt and supersede all prior written or oral understandings and agreements between Borrower and Lender with respect thereto. Borrower hereby acknowledges that, except as incorporated in writing in the Note, the Loan Agreement, this Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents, there are not, and were not, and no persons are or were authorized by Lender to make, any representations, understandings, stipulations, agreements or promises, oral or written, with respect to the transaction which is the subject of the Note, the Loan Agreement, this Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents.

Section 15.8 Limitation on Lender’s Responsibility. No provision of this Security Instrument shall operate to place any obligation or liability for the control, care, management or repair of the Property upon Lender, nor shall it operate to make Lender responsible or liable for any waste committed on the Property by the tenants or any other Person, or for any dangerous or defective condition of the Property, or for any negligence in the management, upkeep, repair or control of the Property resulting in loss or injury or death to any tenant, licensee, employee or stranger. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as constituting Lender a “mortgagee in possession.”

Section 15.9 Rules of Construction. The following rules of construction shall be applicable for all purposes of this Security Instrument and all documents or instruments supplemental hereto, unless the context otherwise clearly requires:

(a) The terms “include,” “including” and similar terms shall be construed as if followed by the phrase “without being limited to”;

(b) any pronoun used herein shall be deemed to cover all genders, and words importing the singular number shall mean and include the plural number, and vice versa;

(c) all captions to the Sections hereof are used for convenience and reference only and in no way define, limit or describe the scope or intent of, or in any way affect, this Security Instrument;

(d) the term “or” has, except where otherwise indicated, the inclusive meaning represented by the phrase “and/or”;

(e) the words “hereof,” “herein,” “hereby,” “hereunder,” and similar terms in this Security Instrument refer to this Security Instrument as a whole and not to any particular provision or section of this Security Instrument;

 

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(f) an Event of Default shall “continue” or be “continuing” until such Event of Default has been waived in writing by Lender;

(g) No inference in favor of or against any party shall be drawn from the fact that such party has drafted any portion hereof or any other Loan Document;

(h) The cover page (if any) of, all recitals set forth in, and all Exhibits to, this Security Instrument are hereby incorporated herein; and

(i) Wherever Lender’s judgment, consent, approval or discretion is required under this Security Instrument or any other Loan Document for any matter or thing or Lender shall have an option, election, or right of determination or any other power to decide any matter relating to the terms and conditions of this Security Instrument, including any right to determine that something is satisfactory or not (“Decision Power”), such Decision Power shall be exercised in the sole and absolute discretion of Lender unless otherwise expressly stated to be reasonably exercised. Such Decision Power and each other power granted to Lender upon this Security Instrument or any other Loan Document may be exercised by Lender or by any authorized agent of Lender (including any servicer and/or attorney-in-fact), and Borrower hereby expressly agrees to recognize the exercise of such Decision Power by such authorized agent. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any authorized agent of Lender (including any servicer and/or attorney-in-fact) is hereby specifically authorized to remove a trustee and select and appoint a successor trustee.

Section 15.10 Duplicate Originals; Counterparts. This Security Instrument may be executed in any number of duplicate originals and each duplicate original shall be deemed to be an original. This Security Instrument may be executed in several counterparts, each of which counterpart shall be deemed an original instrument and all of which together shall constitute a single Security Instrument. The failure of any party hereto to execute this Security Instrument, or any counterpart hereof, shall not relieve the other signatories from their obligations hereunder.

Section 15.11 Lender’s Right to Subordinate. Lender may, at its election, subordinate the lien of this Security Instrument and any or all of Lender’s rights, titles or interests hereunder to any lien, leasehold interest, easement, plat, covenant, restriction, dedication, encumbrance or other matter affecting the Property or any part thereof by recording a written declaration of such subordination in the office of the register or recorder of deeds or similar filing officer for the county in which the Land is located. If foreclosure sale occurs hereunder after the recording of any such declaration, the title received by the purchaser at such sale shall be subject to the matters specified in such declaration, but such declaration shall not otherwise affect the validity or terms of this Security Instrument or any other Loan Document or the priority of any lien or security interest created hereunder or under any other Loan Document. Without limitation of the foregoing, Lender shall have the right to unilaterally modify any Loan Document to release any lien on any portion of the Property

 

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ARTICLE XVI - STATE-SPECIFIC PROVISIONS

Section 16.1 Principles of Construction. In the event of any inconsistencies between the terms and conditions of this Article 16 and the terms and conditions of this Security Instrument, the terms and conditions of this Article 16 shall control and be binding.

Section 16.2 Maximum Amount Secured. In accordance with Section 29-3-50, as amended, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, the Debt shall include all future advances and re-advances that may be subsequently made to Borrower by Lender; provided, however, that nothing contained herein shall create an obligation on the part of Lender to make future advances or re-advances to Borrower and the maximum amount of all indebtedness outstanding at any one time secured hereby shall not exceed twice the face amount of the Note.

Section 16.3 Environmental Law. The term “Environmental Law” as used herein and in the Loan Documents shall also include the South Carolina Pollution Control Act, S.C. Code Ann. §48-1-10 et seq. and The South Carolina Hazardous Waste Management Act, S.C. Code Ann. §44-56-10 et seq.

Section 16.4 Waiver Of Appraisal Rights. As a material inducement for Lender to enter into this mortgage, Borrower has, in conjunction with the execution of this Security Instrument, executed a Waiver of Appraisal Rights. In this waiver, Borrower has waived and relinquished its statutory appraisal rights pursuant to Section 29-3-680 of the South Carolina Code of Laws 1976, as amended, which means that the high bid at a judicial foreclosure sale will be applied to the debt regardless of any appraised value of the Property. The Waiver of Appraisal Rights is attached hereto as Exhibit B.

ARTICLE XVII - ADDITIONAL OR SPECIAL PROVISIONS OR MODIFICATIONS

Section 17.1 Principles of Construction. In the event of any inconsistencies between the terms and conditions of this Article 17 and the terms and conditions of this Security Instrument, the terms and conditions of this Article 17 shall control and be binding.

Section 17.2 Other Security Instruments; No Election of Remedies.

(a) The Debt is now or may hereafter be secured by one or more other mortgages, deeds of trust and other security agreements (collectively, as the same may be amended and in effect from time to time, are herein collectively called the “Other Security Instruments”), which cover or will hereafter cover other properties that are or may be located in various states (the “Other Collateral”). The Other Security Instruments will secure the Debt and the performance of the other covenants and agreements of Borrower set forth in the Loan Documents. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Lender may proceed under this Security Instrument and/or any or all the Other Security Instruments against either the Property and/or any or all of the Other Collateral in one or more parcels and in such manner and order as Lender shall elect. Borrower hereby irrevocably waives and releases, to the extent permitted by law, and whether now or hereafter in force, any right to have the Property or the Other Collateral marshaled upon any foreclosure of this Security Instrument or any Other Security Instrument.

 

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(b) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, and without limitation as to any other right or remedy provided to Lender in this Security Instrument or the other Loan Documents, in the case of an Event of Default (i) Lender shall have the right to pursue all of the rights and remedies under this Security Instrument and the Loan Documents, at law and/or in equity, in one proceeding, or separately and independently in separate proceedings from time to time, as Lender in its sole and absolute discretion, shall determine from time to time, (ii) Lender shall not be required to either marshal assets, sell the Property and/or any Other Collateral in any particular order of alienation (and may sell the same simultaneously and together or separately), or be subject to any “one action” or “election of remedies” law or rule with respect to the Property or any Other Collateral, (iii) the exercise by Lender of any remedies against any one item of Property or any Other Collateral will not impede Lender from subsequently or simultaneously exercising remedies against any other item of Property or Other Collateral, (iv) all liens and other rights, remedies or privileges provided to Lender herein shall remain in full force and effect until Lender has exhausted all of its remedies against the Property and all Property has been foreclosed, sold and/or otherwise realized upon in satisfaction of the Debt, and (v) Lender may resort for the payment of the Debt to any security held by Lender in such order and manner Lender, in its discretion, may elect and Lender may take action to recover the Debt, or any portion thereof, or to enforce any covenant hereof without prejudice to the right of Lender thereafter to foreclose this Security Instrument.

(c) Without notice to or consent of Borrower and without impairment of the lien and rights created by this Security Instrument, Lender may, at any time (in its sole and absolute discretion, but Lender shall have no obligation to), execute and deliver to Borrower a written instrument releasing all or a portion of the lien of this Security Instrument as security for any or all of the obligations of Borrower now existing or hereafter arising under or in respect of the Note, the Loan Agreement and each of the other Loan Documents, whereupon following the execution and delivery by Lender to Borrower of any such written instrument of release, this Security Instrument shall no longer secure such obligations of Borrower so released.

Section 17.3 Incorporation by Reference. Section 3.2 is hereby modified by adding the following to the end thereof: “In the event of any conflict between this Security Instrument and the Loan Agreement, the terms of the Loan Agreement shall control.”

Section 17.4 Maintenance of Property. The second sentence of Section 3.4 is hereby modified by adding the following to the end thereof: “except as my be permitted in accordance with the Loan Agreement.”

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Security Instrument has been executed by Borrower as of the day and year first above written.

 

WITNESSES:     BORROWER:
    TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC,
    a Delaware limited liability company

/s/ Mark A. Mercado

   
Mark A. Mercado     By:   TNP SRT Portfolio II Holdings, LLC,
      a Delaware limited liability company
    Its:   Managing Member

/s/ Dalia Bueno

     
Dalia Bueno       By:   TNP Strategic Retail Trust Operating Partnership, LP, a Delaware limited partnership
      Its:   Sole Member
        By:   TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation
        Its:   General Partner
          By:  

/s/ Anthony W. Thompson

          Name:  

Anthony W. Thompson

          Title:  

CEO

SIGNATURE PAGE TO MORTGAGE (BI-LO)


STATE OF CALIFORNIA   )  
  ) ss.  
COUNTY OF                        )  

THE FOREGOING INSTRUMENT was acknowledged before me this      day of June, 2012, by                     , the                      of TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc., general partner of TNP Strategic Retail Trust Operating Partnership, LP, sole member of TNP SRT Portfolio II Holdings, LLC, managing member of TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC.

 

 

  (SEAL)
Notary Public for  

 

 
My Commission Expires:  

 

 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT PAGE TO MORTGAGE (BI-LO)


EXHIBIT A

 

Exhibit A-1


EXHIBIT B

WAIVER OF APPRAISAL RIGHTS

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby agrees and acknowledges to KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association, as follows:

The laws of the State of South Carolina provide that in any real estate foreclosure proceeding a defendant against whom a personal judgment is taken or asked may within thirty days after the sale of the mortgaged property apply to the court for an Order of Appraisal. The statutory appraised value as approved by the Court would be substituted for the high bid and may decrease the amount of any deficiency owning in connection with the transaction. THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY WAIVES AND RELINQUISH-ES THE STATUTORY APPRAISAL RIGHTS WHICH MEANS THE HIGH BID AT THE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALE WILL BE APPLIED TO THE DEBT RE-GARDLESS OF ANY APPRAISED VALUE OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY.

The undersigned executes this Waiver of Appraisal Rights on this      day of             , 2012.

 

WITNESSES:     BORROWER:
    TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC,
    a Delaware limited liability company

 

   
    By:   TNP SRT Portfolio II Holdings, LLC,
      a Delaware limited liability company
    Its:   Managing Member

 

     
      By:   TNP Strategic Retail Trust Operating Partnership, LP, a Delaware limited partnership
      Its:   Sole Member
        By:   TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation
        Its:   General Partner
          By:  

 

          Name:  

 

          Title:  

 

 

Exhibit B-1


STATE OF CALIFORNIA   )  
  ) ss.  
COUNTY OF                        )  

THE FOREGOING INSTRUMENT was acknowledged before me this      day of June, 2012, by                     , the                      of TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc., general partner of TNP Strategic Retail Trust Operating Partnership, LP, sole member of TNP SRT Portfolio II Holdings, LLC, managing member of TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC.

 

 

  (SEAL)
Notary Public for  

 

 
My Commission Expires:  

 

 

 

Exhibit B-2

EX-10.4 5 d368735dex104.htm DEED OF TRUST, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS, SECURITY AGREEMENT AND FIXTURE Deed of Trust, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture

EXHIBIT 10.4

This document was prepared

by and after recording should

be returned to :

KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

11501 Outlook, Suite 300

Overland Park, Kansas 66211

Attention: Mary Ann Gripka

Loan No. 10061253

 

 

(space above reserved for recorder’s use)

 

 

DEED OF TRUST, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS,

SECURITY AGREEMENT AND FIXTURE FILING

 

 

TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC, as grantor

(Borrower)

to

FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY

(Trustee)

for the benefit of

KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as beneficiary

(Lender)

This document serves as a fixture filing under the Uniform Commercial Code

of the State of California.

 

  Dated:    As of June 13, 2012
  Location:    14574 Baseline Avenue, Fontana California 92336
  County:    San Bernardino


DEED OF TRUST, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS, SECURITY AGREEMENT AND FIXTURE FILING

THIS DEED OF TRUST, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS, SECURITY AGREEMENT AND FIXTURE FILING (this “Security Instrument”) is made as of this 13th day of June, 2012, by TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, having its principal place of business at 1900 Main Street, Suite 700, Irvine, California 92614, as Grantor (“Borrower”) to FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, a California corporation, having an address at 1300 Dove Street, Suite 310, Newport Beach, CA 92660, as Trustee (“Trustee”) for the benefit of KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association, having an address at 11501 Outlook, Suite 300, Overland Park, Kansas 66211, as beneficiary (together with its successors and assigns, “Lender”).

W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, this Security Instrument is given to secure a loan (the “Loan”) in the principal sum of Twenty-Six Million and No/100 Dollars ($26,000,000.00) advanced pursuant to that certain Loan Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, between Borrower and Lender (as the same may hereafter be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented, renewed, extended or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Loan Agreement”) and evidenced by that certain Promissory Note, dated the date hereof, made by Borrower in favor of Lender (as the same may hereafter be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented, renewed, extended or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Note”);

WHEREAS, Borrower desires to secure the payment of the Debt (as defined in the Loan Agreement) and the performance of all of its obligations under the Note, the Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents (as herein defined); and

WHEREAS, this Security Instrument is given pursuant to the Loan Agreement, and payment, fulfillment, and performance by Borrower of its obligations thereunder and under the other Loan Documents are secured hereby, and each and every term and provision of the Loan Agreement, and the Note, including the rights, remedies, obligations, covenants, conditions, agreements, indemnities, representations and warranties of the parties therein, are hereby incorporated by reference herein as though set forth in full and shall be considered a part of this Security Instrument (the Loan Agreement, the Note, this Security Instrument and all other documents evidencing or securing the Debt (including all additional mortgages, deeds to secure debt and assignments of leases and rents) or executed or delivered in connection therewith, are hereinafter referred to collectively as the “Loan Documents”).


NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the making of the Loan by Lender and the covenants, agreements, representations and warranties set forth in this Security Instrument:

ARTICLE I - GRANTS OF SECURITY

Section 1.1 Property Mortgaged. Borrower does hereby irrevocably mortgage, grant, bargain, sell, pledge, assign, warrant, transfer and convey to Trustee in trust for the benefit of Lender, as secured party, and its successors and assigns, with power of sale and with the right of entry and possession, to and under the following property, rights, interests and estates now owned, or hereafter acquired by Borrower (collectively, the “Property”):

(a) Land. The real property described in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof (the “Land”);

(b) Additional Land. All additional lands, estates and development rights hereafter acquired by Borrower for use in connection with the Land and the development of the Land and all additional lands and estates therein which may, from time to time, by supplemental mortgage or otherwise be expressly made subject to the lien of this Security Instrument;

(c) Improvements. The buildings, structures, fixtures, additions, enlargements, extensions, modifications, repairs, replacements and improvements now or hereafter erected or located on the Land (collectively, the “Improvements”);

(d) Easements. All easements, rights-of-way or use, rights, strips and gores of land, streets, ways, alleys, passages, sewer rights, water, water courses, water rights and powers, air rights and development rights, and all estates, rights, titles, interests, privileges, liberties, servitudes, tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances of any nature whatsoever, in any way now or hereafter belonging, relating or pertaining to the Land and the Improvements and the reversion and reversions and remainders, and all land lying in the bed of any street, road or avenue, opened or proposed, in front of or adjoining the Land, to the center line thereof and all the estates, rights, titles, interests, dower and rights of dower, curtesy and rights of curtesy, property, possession, claim and demand whatsoever, both at law and in equity, of Borrower of, in and to the Land and the Improvements and every part and parcel thereof, with the appurtenances thereto;

(e) Equipment. All “goods” and “equipment,” as such term is defined in Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (as hereinafter defined), now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower, which is used at or in connection with the Improvements or the Land or is located thereon or therein (including all machinery, equipment, furnishings, and electronic data-processing and other office equipment now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower and any and all additions, substitutions and replacements of any of the foregoing), together with all attachments, components, parts, equipment and accessories installed thereon or affixed thereto (collectively, the “Equipment”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, Equipment shall not include any property belonging to tenants under leases except to the extent that Borrower shall have any right or interest therein;

(f) Fixtures. All Equipment now owned, or the ownership of which is hereafter acquired, by Borrower which is so related to the Land and Improvements forming part of the Property that it is deemed fixtures or real property under the law of the particular state in

 

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which the Equipment is located, including all building or construction materials intended for construction, reconstruction, alteration or repair of or installation on the Property, construction equipment, appliances, machinery, plant equipment, fittings, apparatuses, fixtures and other items now or hereafter attached to, installed in or used in connection with (temporarily or permanently) any of the Improvements or the Land, including engines, devices for the operation of pumps, pipes, plumbing, cleaningcall and sprinkler systems, fire extinguishing apparatuses and equipment, heating, ventilating, laundry, incinerating, electrical, air conditioning and air cooling equipment and systems, gas and electric machinery, appurtenances and equipment, pollution control equipment, security systems, disposals, dishwashers, refrigerators and ranges, recreational equipment and facilities of all kinds, and water, gas, electrical, storm and sanitary sewer facilities, utility lines and equipment (whether owned individually or jointly with others, and, if owned jointly, to the extent of Borrower’s interest therein) and all other utilities whether or not situated in easements, all water tanks, water supply, water power sites, fuel stations, fuel tanks, fuel supply, and all other structures, together with all accessions, appurtenances, additions, replacements, betterments and substitutions for any of the foregoing and the proceeds thereof (collectively, the “Fixtures”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, “Fixtures” shall not include any property which tenants are entitled to remove pursuant to leases except to the extent that Borrower shall have any right or interest therein;

(g) Personal Property. All furniture, furnishings, objects of art, machinery, goods, tools, supplies, appliances, general intangibles, contract rights, accounts, accounts receivable, franchises, licenses, certificates and permits, and all other personal property of any kind or character whatsoever as defined in and subject to the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code, other than Fixtures, which are now or hereafter owned by Borrower and which are located within or about the Land and the Improvements, together with all accessories, replacements and substitutions thereto or therefor and the proceeds thereof (collectively, the “Personal Property”), and the right, title and interest of Borrower in and to any of the Personal Property which may be subject to any security interests, as defined in the Uniform Commercial Code, as adopted and enacted by the state or states where any of the Property is located (the “Uniform Commercial Code”), superior in lien to the lien of this Security Instrument and all proceeds and products of the above;

(h) Leases and Rents. All leases, subleases or subsubleases, lettings, licenses, concessions or other agreements (whether written or oral) pursuant to which any Person is granted a possessory interest in, or right to use or occupy all or any portion of the Land and the Improvements, and every modification, amendment or other agreement relating to such leases, subleases, subsubleases, or other agreements entered into in connection with such leases, subleases, subsubleases, or other agreements and every guarantee of the performance and observance of the covenants, conditions and agreements to be performed and observed by the other party thereto, heretofore or hereafter entered into (collectively, the “Leases”), whether before or after the filing by or against Borrower of any petition for relief under the Bankruptcy Code and all right, title and interest of Borrower, its successors and assigns therein and thereunder, including cash or securities deposited thereunder to secure the performance by the lessees of their obligations thereunder and all rents, additional rents, revenues, issues and profits (including all oil and gas or other mineral royalties and bonuses) from the Land and the Improvements whether paid or accruing before or after the filing by or against Borrower of any petition for relief under the Bankruptcy Code (collectively, the “Rents”) and all proceeds from the sale or other disposition of the Leases and the right to receive and apply the Rents to the payment of the Debt;

 

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(i) Condemnation Awards. All awards or payments, including interest thereon, which may heretofore and hereafter be made with respect to the Property, whether from the exercise of the right of eminent domain (including any transfer made in lieu of or in anticipation of the exercise of the right), or for a change of grade, or for any other injury to or decrease in the value of the Property;

(j) Insurance Proceeds. All proceeds in respect of the Property under any insurance policies covering the Property, including the right to receive and apply the proceeds of any insurance, judgments, or settlements made in lieu thereof, for damage to the Property;

(k) Tax Certiorari. All refunds, rebates or credits in connection with reduction in real estate taxes and assessments charged against the Property as a result of tax certiorari or any applications or proceedings for reduction;

(l) Conversion. All proceeds of the conversion, voluntary or involuntary, of any of the foregoing including proceeds of insurance and condemnation awards, into cash or liquidation claims;

(m) Rights. The right, in the name and on behalf of Borrower, to appear in and defend any action or proceeding brought with respect to the Property and to commence any action or proceeding to protect the interest of Lender in the Property;

(n) Agreements. All agreements, contracts, certificates, instruments, franchises, permits, licenses, plans, specifications and other documents, now or hereafter entered into, and all rights therein and thereto, respecting or pertaining to the use, occupation, construction, management or operation of the Land and any part thereof and any Improvements or respecting or pertaining to any business or activity conducted on the Land and any part thereof and all right, title and interest of Borrower therein and thereunder, including the right, upon the happening of any default hereunder, to receive and collect any sums payable to Borrower thereunder;

(o) Trademarks. All tradenames, trademarks, servicemarks, logos, copyrights, goodwill, books and records and all other general intangibles relating to or used in connection with the operation of the Property;

(p) Accounts. All reserves, escrows and deposit accounts maintained by Borrower with respect to the Property, including the Lockbox Agreement and the Cash Management Account, together with all deposits or wire transfers made to such accounts, all cash, checks, drafts, certificates, securities, investment property, financial assets, instruments and other property held therein from time to time and all proceeds, products, distributions or dividends or substitutions thereon and thereof;

(q) Letter of Credit. All letter-of-credit rights (whether or not the letter of credit is evidenced by a writing) Borrower now has or hereafter acquires relating to the properties, rights, titles and interests referred to in this Section 1.1;

 

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(r) Tort Claims. All commercial tort claims Borrower now has or hereafter acquires relating to the properties, rights, titles and interests referred to in this Section 1.1; and

(s) Other Rights. Any and all other rights of Borrower in and to the items set forth in Subsections (a) through (r) above.

AND without limiting any of the other provisions of this Security Instrument, to the extent permitted by applicable law, Borrower expressly grants to Lender as secured party, a security interest in the portion of the Property which is or may be subject to the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code which are applicable to secured transactions; it being understood and agreed that the Improvements and Fixtures are part and parcel of the Land (the Land, the Improvements and the Fixtures collectively referred to as the “Real Property”) appropriated to the use thereof and, whether affixed or annexed to the Real Property or not, shall for the purposes of this Security Instrument be deemed conclusively to be real estate and subject to this Security Instrument.

Section 1.2 Assignment of Rents. Borrower hereby absolutely and unconditionally assigns to Lender all of Borrower’s right, title and interest in and to all current and future Leases and Rents; it being intended by Borrower that this assignment constitutes a present, absolute assignment and not an assignment for additional security only. Nevertheless, subject to the terms of the Cash Management Agreement and Section 7.1(h) of this Security Instrument, Lender grants to Borrower a license revocable upon the occurrence of an Event of Default to collect, receive, use and enjoy the Rents and Borrower shall hold the Rents, or a portion thereof sufficient to discharge all current sums due on the Debt, for use in the payment of such sums.

Section 1.3 Security Agreement. This Security Instrument is both a real property mortgage and a “security agreement” within the meaning of the Uniform Commercial Code. The Property includes both real and personal property and all other rights and interests, whether tangible or intangible in nature, of Borrower in the Property. By executing and delivering this Security Instrument, Borrower hereby grants to Lender, as security for the Obligations (hereinafter defined), a security interest in the Fixtures, the Equipment and the Personal Property and other property constituting the Property, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, to the full extent that the Fixtures, the Equipment and the Personal Property and such other property may be subject to the Uniform Commercial Code (said portion of the Property so subject to the Uniform Commercial Code being called the “Collateral”). If an Event of Default shall occur and be continuing, Lender, in addition to any other rights and remedies which it may have, shall have and may exercise immediately and without demand, any and all rights and remedies granted to a secured party upon default under the Uniform Commercial Code, including the right to take possession of the Collateral or any part thereof, and to take such other measures as Lender may deem necessary for the care, protection and preservation of the Collateral. Upon request or demand of Lender after the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, Borrower shall, at its expense, assemble the Collateral and make it available to Lender at a convenient place (at the Land if tangible property) reasonably acceptable to Lender. Borrower shall pay to Lender on demand any and all expenses, including reasonable legal expenses and attorneys’ fees, incurred or paid by Lender in protecting its interest in the Collateral and in enforcing its rights hereunder with respect to the Collateral after the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default. Any notice of sale, disposition or other intended action by

 

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Lender with respect to the Collateral sent to Borrower in accordance with the provisions hereof at least ten (10) business days prior to such action, shall, except as otherwise provided by applicable law, constitute reasonable notice to Borrower. The proceeds of any disposition of the Collateral, or any part thereof, may, except as otherwise required by applicable law, be applied by Lender to the payment of the Debt in such priority and proportions as Lender in its discretion shall deem proper. Borrower’s (debtor’s) principal place of business is as set forth on page one hereof and the address of Lender (secured party) is as set forth on page one hereof.

Borrower shall promptly notify Lender of the existence of any commercial tort claim now or hereafter existing for the benefit of Borrower or the Property, and shall execute, acknowledge and deliver a security agreement or other documentation as Lender shall from time to time require to acquire and perfect a valid and binding security interest in such commercial tort claim.

Section 1.4 Fixture Filing. Certain of the Property is or will become “fixtures” (as that term is defined in the Uniform Commercial Code) on the Land, and this Security Instrument, upon being filed for record in the real estate records of the city or county wherein such fixtures are situated, shall operate also as a financing statement filed as a fixture filing in accordance with the applicable provisions of said Uniform Commercial Code upon such of the Property that is or may become fixtures.

Section 1.5 Pledges of Monies Held. Borrower hereby pledges to Lender any and all monies now or hereafter held by Lender or on behalf of Lender, including any sums deposited in the Lockbox Account, the Cash Management Account, the Reserve Funds and Net Proceeds, as additional security for the Obligations until expended or applied as provided in this Security Instrument or the Loan Agreement.

Section 1.6 Common Law Pledge/Assignment. To the extent that the Uniform Commercial Code does not apply to any item of the Personal Property, it is the intention of this Security Instrument that Lender have a common law pledge and/or collateral assignment of such item of Personal Property.

CONDITIONS TO GRANT

TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the above granted and described Property unto Trustee for the use and benefit of Lender, and its successors and assigns, forever;

IN TRUST, WITH POWER OF SALE, to secure payment to Lender of the Debt at the time and in the manner provided for its payment in the Loan Agreement, the Note and in this Security Instrument.

PROVIDED, HOWEVER, these presents are upon the express condition that, if Borrower shall well and truly pay to Lender the Debt at the time and in the manner provided in the Note, the Loan Agreement and this Security Instrument, shall well and truly perform the

 

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Other Obligations as set forth in this Security Instrument and shall well and truly abide by and comply with each and every covenant and condition set forth herein and in the Note, the Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents, these presents and the estate hereby granted shall cease, terminate and be void; provided, however, that Borrower’s obligation to indemnify and hold harmless Lender pursuant to the provisions hereof shall survive any such payment or release.

ARTICLE II - DEBT AND OBLIGATIONS SECURED

Section 2.1 Debt. This Security Instrument and the grants, assignments and transfers made in Article I are given for the purpose of securing the Debt.

Section 2.2 Other Obligations. This Security Instrument and the grants, assignments and transfers made in Article I are also given for the purpose of securing the following (the “Other Obligations”):

(a) the performance of all other obligations of Borrower contained herein;

(b) the performance of each obligation of Borrower contained in the Loan Agreement and any other Loan Document; and

(c) the performance of each obligation of Borrower contained in any renewal, extension, amendment, modification, consolidation, change of, or substitution or replacement for, all or any part of the Note, the Loan Agreement or any other Loan Document.

Section 2.3 Debt and Other Obligations. Borrower’s obligations for the payment of the Debt and the performance of the Other Obligations shall be referred to collectively herein as the “Obligations.”

ARTICLE III - BORROWER COVENANTS

Borrower covenants and agrees that:

Section 3.1 Payment of Debt. Borrower shall pay the Debt at the time and in the manner provided in the Loan Agreement, the Note and this Security Instrument.

Section 3.2 Incorporation by Reference. All the covenants, conditions and agreements contained in (a) the Loan Agreement, (b) the Note and (c) all and any of the other Loan Documents, are hereby made a part of this Security Instrument to the same extent and with the same force as if fully set forth herein.

 

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Section 3.3 Insurance. Borrower shall obtain and maintain, or cause to be maintained, in full force and effect at all times insurance with respect to Borrower and the Property as required pursuant to the Loan Agreement.

Section 3.4 Maintenance of Property. Borrower shall cause the Property to be maintained in a good and safe condition and repair. The Improvements, the Fixtures, the Equipment and the Personal Property shall not be removed, demolished or materially altered (except for normal replacement of equal or better quality of the Fixtures, the Equipment or the Personal Property, tenant finish and refurbishment of the Improvements) without the consent of Lender. Borrower shall promptly repair, replace or rebuild any part of the Property which may be destroyed by any Casualty or become damaged, worn or dilapidated or which may be affected by any Condemnation, and shall complete and pay for any structure at any time in the process of construction or repair on the Land.

Section 3.5 Waste. Borrower shall not commit or suffer any waste of the Property (“waste” meaning the diminution in the Property’s value resulting from Borrower’s negligent or willful failure to manage, maintain, repair and otherwise operate the Property in a commercially reasonable manner) or make any change in the use of the Property which will in any way materially increase the risk of fire or other hazard arising out of the operation of the Property, or take any action that might invalidate or allow the cancellation of any Policy, or do or permit to be done thereon anything that may in any way materially impair the value of the Property or the security of this Security Instrument. Borrower shall not, without the prior written consent of Lender, permit any drilling or exploration for or extraction, removal, or production of any minerals from the surface or the subsurface of the Land, regardless of the depth thereof or the method of mining or extraction thereof.

Section 3.6 Payment for Labor and Materials. (a) Borrower shall promptly pay when due all bills and costs for labor, materials, and specifically fabricated materials (“Labor and Material Costs”) incurred in connection with the Property and never permit to exist beyond the due date thereof in respect of the Property or any part thereof any lien or security interest, even though inferior to the liens and the security interests hereof, and in any event never permit to be created or exist in respect of the Property or any part thereof any other or additional lien or security interest other than the liens or security interests hereof except for the Permitted Encumbrances.

(b) After prior written notice to Lender, Borrower, at its own expense, may contest by appropriate legal proceeding, promptly initiated and conducted in good faith and with due diligence, the amount or validity or application in whole or in part of any of the Labor and Material Costs, provided that (i) no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing under the Loan Agreement, the Note, this Security Instrument or any of the other Loan Documents, (ii) Borrower is permitted to do so under the provisions of any other mortgage, Security Instrument or deed to secure debt affecting the Property, (iii) such proceeding shall suspend the collection of the Labor and Material Costs from Borrower and from the Property or Borrower shall have paid all of the Labor and Material Costs under protest, (iv) such proceeding shall be permitted under and be conducted in accordance with the provisions of any other instrument to which Borrower is subject and shall not constitute a default thereunder, (v) neither the Property nor any part thereof or interest therein will be in danger of being sold, forfeited, terminated, canceled or lost,

 

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(vi) Borrower shall have furnished the security as may be required in the proceeding, or as may be reasonably requested by Lender to insure the payment of any contested Labor and Material Costs, together with all interest and penalties thereon, (vii) Borrower shall have furnished to Lender all other items reasonably requested by Lender, including title insurance coverage or bonding over such lien, and (viii) Lender shall have determined that Borrower is likely to prevail in such contest

Section 3.7 Performance of Other Agreements. Borrower shall observe and perform each and every term, covenant and provision to be observed or performed by Borrower pursuant to the Loan Agreement, any other Loan Document and any other agreement or recorded instrument affecting or pertaining to the Property and any amendments, modifications or changes thereto.

Section 3.8 Change of Name, Identity or Structure. Borrower shall not change Borrower’s name, identity (including its trade name or names) or, if not an individual, Borrower’s corporate, partnership or other structure without notifying Lender of such change in writing at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of such change and without first obtaining the prior written consent of Lender. Borrower hereby authorizes Lender to file, prior to or contemporaneously with the effective date of any such change, any financing statement or financing statement change required by Lender to establish or maintain the validity, perfection and priority of the security interest granted herein. At the request of Lender, Borrower shall execute a certificate in form satisfactory to Lender listing the trade names under which Borrower intends to operate the Property, and representing and warranting that Borrower does business under no other trade name with respect to the Property.

Section 3.9 Title. Borrower has good, marketable and insurable fee simple title to the real property comprising part of the Property and good title to the balance of such Property, free and clear all Liens (as defined in the Loan Agreement) whatsoever except the Permitted Encumbrances (as defined in the Loan Agreement), such other Liens as may be expressly permitted pursuant to the Loan Documents and the Liens created by the Loan Documents. The Permitted Encumbrances in the aggregate do not materially and adversely affect the value, operation or use of the Property or Borrower’s ability to repay the Loan. This Security Instrument, when properly recorded in the appropriate records, together with any Uniform Commercial Code financing statements required to be filed in connection therewith, will create (a) a valid, perfected first priority lien on the Property, subject only to Permitted Encumbrances and the Liens created by the Loan Documents and (b) perfected security interests in and to, and perfected collateral assignments of, all personalty (including the Leases), all in accordance with the terms thereof, in each case subject only to any applicable Permitted Encumbrances, such other Liens as are permitted pursuant to the Loan Documents and the Liens created by the Loan Documents. There are no claims for payment for work, labor or materials affecting the Property which are past due and are or may become a lien prior to, or of equal priority with, the Liens created by the Loan Documents unless such claims for payments are being contested in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Security Instrument.

Section 3.10 Letter of Credit Rights. If Borrower is at any time a beneficiary under a letter of credit relating to the properties, rights, titles and interests referenced in Section 1.1 of this Security Instrument now or hereafter issued in favor of Borrower, Borrower shall promptly

 

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notify Lender thereof and, at the request and option of Lender, Borrower shall, pursuant to an agreement in form and substance satisfactory to Lender, either (i) arrange for the issuer and any confirmer of such letter of credit to consent to an assignment to Lender of the proceeds of any drawing under the letter of credit or (ii) arrange for Lender to become the transferee beneficiary of the letter of credit, with Lender agreeing, in each case that the proceeds of any drawing under the letter of credit are to be applied as provided in Section 7.2 of this Security Instrument.

ARTICLE IV - OBLIGATIONS AND RELIANCES

Section 4.1 Relationship of Borrower and Lender. The relationship between Borrower and Lender is solely that of debtor and creditor, and Lender has no fiduciary or other special relationship with Borrower, and no term or condition of any of the Loan Agreement, the Note, this Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents shall be construed so as to deem the relationship between Borrower and Lender to be other than that of debtor and creditor.

Section 4.2 No Reliance on Lender. The general partners, members, principals and (if Borrower is a trust) beneficial owners of Borrower are experienced in the ownership and operation of properties similar to the Property, and Borrower and Lender are relying solely upon such expertise and business plan in connection with the ownership and operation of the Property. Borrower is not relying on Lender’s expertise, business acumen or advice in connection with the Property.

Section 4.3 No Lender Obligations. (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsections 1.1(h) and (n) or Section 1.2, Lender is not undertaking the performance of (i) any obligations under the Leases; or (ii) any obligations with respect to such agreements, contracts, certificates, instruments, franchises, permits, trademarks, licenses and other documents.

(b) By accepting or approving anything required to be observed, performed or fulfilled or to be given to Lender pursuant to this Security Instrument, the Loan Agreement, the Note or the other Loan Documents, including any officer’s certificate, balance sheet, statement of profit and loss or other financial statement, survey, appraisal, or insurance policy, Lender shall not be deemed to have warranted, consented to, or affirmed the sufficiency, the legality or effectiveness of same, and such acceptance or approval thereof shall not constitute any warranty or affirmation with respect thereto by Lender.

Section 4.4 Reliance. Borrower recognizes and acknowledges that in accepting the Loan Agreement, the Note, this Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents, Lender is expressly and primarily relying on the truth and accuracy of the warranties and representations set forth in Section 4.1 of the Loan Agreement without any obligation to investigate the Property and notwithstanding any investigation of the Property by Lender; that such reliance existed on the part of Lender prior to the date hereof, that the warranties and representations are a material inducement to Lender in making the Loan; and that Lender would not be willing to make the Loan and accept this Security Instrument in the absence of the warranties and representations as set forth in Section 4.1 of the Loan Agreement.

 

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ARTICLE V - FURTHER ASSURANCES

Section 5.1 Recording of Security Instrument, etc. Borrower forthwith upon the execution and delivery of this Security Instrument and thereafter, from time to time, shall cause this Security Instrument and any of the other Loan Documents creating a lien or security interest or evidencing the lien hereof upon the Property and each instrument of further assurance to be filed, registered or recorded in such manner and in such places as may be required by any present or future law in order to publish notice of and fully to protect and perfect the lien or security interest hereof upon, and the interest of Lender in, the Property. Borrower shall pay all taxes, filing, registration or recording fees, and all expenses incident to the preparation, execution, acknowledgment and/or recording of the Note, this Security Instrument, the other Loan Documents, any note, deed of trust or mortgage supplemental hereto, any security instrument with respect to the Property and any instrument of further assurance, and any modification or amendment of the foregoing documents, and all federal, state, county and municipal taxes, duties, imposts, assessments and charges arising out of or in connection with the execution and delivery of this Security Instrument, any deed of trust or mortgage supplemental hereto, any other security instrument with respect to the Property or any instrument of further assurance, and any modification or amendment of the foregoing documents, except where prohibited by law so to do.

Section 5.2 Further Acts, Etc. Borrower shall, at the cost of Borrower, and without expense to Lender, do, execute, acknowledge and deliver all and every such further acts, deeds, conveyances, deeds of trust, mortgages, assignments, notices of assignments, transfers and assurances as Lender shall, from time to time, reasonably require, for the better assuring, conveying, assigning, transferring, and confirming unto Lender the property and rights hereby mortgaged, deeded, granted, bargained, sold, conveyed, confirmed, pledged, assigned, warranted and transferred or intended now or hereafter so to be, or which Borrower may be or may hereafter become bound to convey or assign to Lender, or for carrying out the intention or facilitating the performance of the terms of this Security Instrument or for filing, registering or recording this Security Instrument, or for complying with all Legal Requirements. Borrower, on demand, shall execute and deliver, and in the event it shall fail to so execute and deliver, hereby authorizes Lender to execute in the name of Borrower or without the signature of Borrower to the extent Lender may lawfully do so, one or more financing statements to evidence more effectively the security interest of Lender in the Property (including the filing of a financing statement with a generic description such as “all assets”). Borrower grants to Lender an irrevocable power of attorney coupled with an interest for the purpose of exercising and perfecting any and all rights and remedies available to Lender at law and in equity, including such rights and remedies available to Lender pursuant to this Section 5.2.

Section 5.3 Changes in Tax, Debt, Credit and Documentary Stamp Laws. (a) If any law is enacted or adopted or amended after the date of this Security Instrument which deducts the Debt from the value of the Property for the purpose of taxation or which imposes a tax, either directly or indirectly, on the Debt or Lender’s interest in the Property, Borrower shall pay the tax, with interest and penalties thereon, if any. If Lender is advised by counsel chosen by it that the payment of tax by Borrower would be unlawful or taxable to Lender or unenforceable or provide the basis for a defense of usury, then Lender shall have the option by written notice of not less than one hundred twenty (120) days to declare the Debt immediately due and payable.

 

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(b) Borrower shall not claim or demand or be entitled to any credit or credits on account of the Debt for any part of the Taxes or Other Charges assessed against the Property, or any part thereof, and no deduction shall otherwise be made or claimed from the assessed value of the Property, or any part thereof, for real estate tax purposes by reason of this Security Instrument or the Debt. If such claim, credit or deduction shall be required by law, Lender shall have the option, by written notice of not less than one hundred twenty (120) days, to declare the Debt immediately due and payable.

(c) If at any time the United States of America, any State thereof or any subdivision of any such State shall require revenue or other stamps to be affixed to the Note, this Security Instrument, or any of the other Loan Documents or impose any other tax or charge on the same, Borrower shall pay for the same, with interest and penalties thereon, if any.

Section 5.4 Severing of Security Instrument. The provisions of Section 8.2(c) of the Loan Agreement are hereby incorporated by reference herein.

Section 5.5 Replacement Documents. Upon receipt of an affidavit of an officer of Lender as to the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of the Note or any other Loan Document which is not of public record, and, in the case of any such mutilation, upon surrender and cancellation of such Note or other Loan Document, Borrower shall issue, in lieu thereof, a replacement Note or other Loan Document, dated the date of such lost, stolen, destroyed or mutilated Note or other Loan Document in the same principal amount thereof and otherwise of like tenor.

ARTICLE VI - DUE ON SALE/ENCUMBRANCE

Section 6.1 Lender Reliance. Borrower acknowledges that Lender has examined and relied on the experience of Borrower and its general partners, members, principals and (if Borrower is a trust) beneficial owners in owning and operating properties such as the Property in agreeing to make the Loan, and will continue to rely on Borrower’s ownership of the Property as a means of maintaining the value of the Property as security for repayment of the Debt and the performance of the Other Obligations. Borrower acknowledges that Lender has a valid interest in maintaining the value of the Property so as to ensure that, should Borrower default in the repayment of the Debt or the performance of the Other Obligations, Lender can recover the Debt by a sale of the Property.

Section 6.2 No Sale/Encumbrance. Neither Borrower nor any Restricted Party (as defined in the Loan Agreement) shall Transfer the Property or any part thereof or any interest therein or permit or suffer the Property or any part thereof or any interest therein to be Transferred other than as expressly permitted pursuant to the terms of the Loan Agreement.

 

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ARTICLE VII - RIGHTS AND REMEDIES UPON DEFAULT

Section 7.1 Remedies. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of any Event of Default (as defined in the Loan Agreement), Borrower agrees that Lender may take such action, without notice or demand, but only to the to the extent permitted by applicable California law, as it deems advisable to protect and enforce its rights against Borrower and in and to the Property, including the following actions, each of which may be pursued concurrently or otherwise, at such time and in such order as Lender may determine, in its discretion, without, to the extent permitted by applicable California law, impairing or otherwise affecting the other rights and remedies of Lender:

(a) declare the entire unpaid Debt to be immediately due and payable;

(b) institute judicial foreclosure proceedings for the complete foreclosure of this Security Instrument under the applicable provisions of California law, in which case the Property or any interest therein may, to the extent permitted by applicable California law, be sold for cash or upon credit in one or more parcels or in several interests or portions and in any order or manner; (d) Exercise the power of sale contained in this Security Instrument and deliver to Trustee a written statement of breach, notice of default and election to cause Borrower’s interest in the Property to be sold, all in accordance with applicable law.

(c) exercise the power of sale contained in this Security Instrument and deliver to Trustee a written statement of breach, notice of default and election to cause Borrower’s interest in the Property to be sold, all in accordance with applicable law.

(i) If Lender elects to exercise the power of sale contained in this Security Instrument, Lender shall notify Trustee and shall deposit with Trustee copies of this Security Instrument and the Notes and such receipts and evidence of expenditures made and secured hereby as Trustee may require.

(ii) Upon receipt of such notice from Lender and at the direction of Lender, Trustee shall cause to be recorded, published or delivered such notices of default and notices of sale as may then be required by law or this Security Instrument. Trustee shall, only at the direction of Lender and without demand on Borrower, after such time as may then be required by law and after recordation of such notice of default and after notice of sale having been given as required by law, sell Borrower’s interest in the Property at the time and place of sale fixed by it in such notice of sale, either as a whole, or in separate lots or parcels or items as Lender shall deem expedient, and in such order as it may determine, at public auction to the highest bidder for cash in lawful money of the United States payable at the time of sale, or as otherwise may then be required by law. Trustee shall deliver to such purchaser or purchasers thereof its good and sufficient deed or deeds conveying the property so sold, without any covenant or warranty, express or implied. The recitals in such deed of any matters or facts shall be conclusive proof of the truthfulness thereof. Any person, including, without limitation, Borrower, Trustee, Lender, or any Lender, may purchase at such sale, and Borrower covenants to warrant and defend the title of such purchaser or purchasers. Lender and Lenders shall have the right to credit bid at any such sale.

 

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(iii) Trustee or Lender may sell not only the real property but also the personal property and other interests which are a part of the Property, or any part thereof, as a unit and as a part of a single sale, or may sell any part of the Property separately from the remainder of the Property. Neither Trustee nor Lender shall be required to take possession of any part of the Property or to have any of the personal property present at any sale of the Property. Trustee or Lender may appoint or delegate any one or more persons as agent to perform any act or acts necessary or incident to any sale held by Trustee or Lender, including the posting of notices and the conduct of sale, but in the name and on behalf of Lender. If any sale hereunder is not completed or is defective in the opinion of Trustee or Lender, such sale shall not exhaust the power of sale hereunder, and Trustee or Lender shall have the right to cause a subsequent sale or sales to be made hereunder.

(iv) As may be permitted by, but subject to, applicable law, after deducting all costs, fees and expenses of Trustee and of this Security Instrument, including costs of evidence of title in connection with sale, Trustee or Lender shall apply the proceeds of sale (A) first, to payment of all costs, fees and expenses, including attorneys’ fees and expenses incurred by Lender in exercising the power of sale or foreclosing this Security Instrument, (B) second, to the payment of the Secured Obligations (including, without limitation, the principal, accrued interest and other sums due and owing under the Notes and the amounts due and owing to Lender and Lenders under this Security Instrument) in such manner and order as Lender may elect, and (C) third, the remainder, if any, shall be paid to Borrower, or such other persons as may be legally entitled thereto.

(v) Trustee may, in the manner provided by law, postpone sale of all or any portion of the Property by public announcement at such time and place of sale, and from time to time thereafter may postpone such sale by public announcement or subsequently noticed sale, and without further notice make such sale at the time fixed by the last postponement, or may, in its discretion, give a new notice of sale.

(d) institute an action, suit or proceeding in equity for the specific performance of any covenant, condition or agreement contained herein, in the Note, the Loan Agreement or in the other Loan Documents;

(e) apply for and obtain the appointment, on an ex parte basis (any required notice of such appointment or any proceeding to appoint the same being hereby expressly waived) and without regard for the adequacy of the security for the Debt and without regard for the solvency of Borrower, any guarantor, indemnitor or of any Person liable for the payment of the Debt, of a receiver, trustee, liquidator or conservator of the Property to do all of the actions set forth in subparagraph (h) below and to, with the consent of Lender, to the extent permitted by applicable California law, dispose (by lease, sale or otherwise) of some or all of the Property in the course of the proceeding in which such receiver, trustee, liquidator or conservator is appointed;

 

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(f) the license granted to Borrower under Section 1.2 hereof shall automatically be revoked and Lender may enter into or upon the Property, either personally or by its agents, nominees or attorneys and dispossess Borrower and its agents and servants therefrom, without liability for trespass, damages or otherwise and exclude Borrower and its agents or servants wholly therefrom, and take possession of all books, records and accounts relating thereto and Borrower agrees to surrender possession of the Property and of such books, records and accounts to Lender upon demand, and thereupon Lender may (i) use, operate, manage, control, insure, maintain, repair, restore and otherwise deal with all and every part of the Property and conduct the business thereat; (ii) complete any construction on the Property in such manner and form as Lender deems advisable; (iii) make alterations, additions, renewals, replacements and improvements to or on the Property; (iv) exercise all rights and powers of Borrower with respect to the Property, whether in the name of Borrower or otherwise, including the right to make, cancel, enforce or modify Leases, obtain and evict tenants, and demand, sue for, collect and receive all Rents of the Property and every part thereof; (v) require Borrower to pay monthly in advance to Lender, or any receiver appointed to collect the Rents, the fair and reasonable rental value for the use and occupation of such part of the Property as may be occupied by Borrower; (vi) require Borrower to vacate and surrender possession of the Property to Lender or to such receiver and, in default thereof, Borrower may be evicted by summary proceedings or otherwise; and (vii) apply the receipts from the Property to the payment of the Debt, in such order, priority and proportions as Lender shall deem appropriate in its discretion after deducting therefrom all expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred in connection with the aforesaid operations and all amounts necessary to pay the Taxes, Other Charges, insurance and other expenses in connection with the Property, as well as just and reasonable compensation for the services of Lender, its counsel, agents and employees;

(g) exercise any and all rights and remedies granted to a secured party upon default under the Uniform Commercial Code, including: (i) the right to take possession of the Fixtures, the Equipment, the Personal Property or any part thereof, and to take such other measures as Lender may deem necessary for the care, protection and preservation of the Fixtures, the Equipment, the Personal Property, and (ii) request Borrower at its expense to assemble the Fixtures, the Equipment, the Personal Property and make it available to Lender at a convenient place acceptable to Lender. Any notice of sale, disposition or other intended action by Lender with respect to the Fixtures, the Equipment, the Personal Property sent to Borrower in accordance with the provisions hereof at least five (5) days prior to such action, shall constitute commercially reasonable notice to Borrower;

(h) apply any sums then deposited or held in escrow or otherwise by or on behalf of Lender in accordance with the terms of the Loan Agreement, this Security Instrument or any other Loan Document to the payment of the following items in any order in its discretion: (i) Taxes and Other Charges; (ii) Insurance Premiums; (iii) interest on the unpaid principal balance of the Note; (iv) amortization of the unpaid principal balance of the Note; and (v) all other sums payable pursuant to the Note, the Loan Agreement, this Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents, including advances made by Lender pursuant to the terms of this Security Instrument;

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and proportion as Lender shall deem proper, and in connection therewith, Borrower hereby appoints Lender as agent and attorney-in-fact (which is coupled with an interest and is therefore irrevocable) for Borrower to collect such Insurance Premiums;

(j) prohibit Borrower and anyone claiming for or through Borrower from making use of or withdrawing any sums from any lockbox, escrow or similar account;

(k) pursue such other remedies as Lender may have under applicable law; or

(l) apply the undisbursed balance of any Net Proceeds Deficiency deposit, together with interest thereon, to the payment of the Debt in such order, priority and proportions as Lender shall deem to be appropriate in its discretion.

Section 7.2 Application of Proceeds. The purchase money, proceeds and avails of any disposition of the Property, and or any part thereof, or any other sums collected by Lender pursuant to the Note, this Security Instrument or the other Loan Documents, may be applied by Lender to the payment of the Debt in such priority and proportions as Lender in its discretion shall deem proper.

Section 7.3 Right to Cure Defaults. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of any Event of Default, or if Borrower fails to make any payment or to do any act as herein provided, Lender may, but without any obligation to do so and without notice to or demand on Borrower and without releasing Borrower from any obligation hereunder, make any payment or do any act required of Borrower hereunder in such manner and to such extent as Lender may deem necessary to protect the security hereof. Lender is authorized to enter upon the Property for such purposes, or appear in, defend, or bring any action or proceeding to protect its interest in the Property or to foreclose this Security Instrument or collect the Debt, and the cost and expense thereof (including reasonable attorneys’ fees to the extent permitted by law), with interest as provided in this Section 7.3, shall constitute a portion of the Debt and shall be due and payable to Lender upon demand. All such costs and expenses incurred by Lender in remedying such Event of Default or such failed payment or act or in appearing in, defending, or bringing any such action or proceeding shall bear interest at the Default Rate (as defined in the Note), for the period after notice from Lender that such cost or expense was incurred to the date of payment to Lender. All such costs and expenses incurred by Lender together with interest thereon calculated at the Default Rate shall be deemed to constitute a portion of the Debt and be secured by this Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents and shall be immediately due and payable upon demand by Lender therefor.

Section 7.4 Actions and Proceedings. Lender has the right to appear in and defend any action or proceeding brought with respect to the Property and to bring any action or proceeding, in the name and on behalf of Borrower, which Lender, in its discretion, decides should be brought to protect its interest in the Property.

Section 7.5 Recovery of Sums Required To Be Paid. Lender shall have the right from time to time to take action to recover any sum or sums which constitute a part of the Debt as the same become due, without regard to whether or not the balance of the Debt shall be due, and without prejudice to the right of Lender thereafter to bring an action of foreclosure, or any other action, for a default or defaults by Borrower existing at the time such earlier action was commenced.

 

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Section 7.6 Examination of Books and Records. At reasonable times and upon reasonable notice, Lender, its agents, accountants and attorneys shall have the right to examine the records, books, management and other papers of Borrower which reflect upon their financial condition, at the Property or at any office regularly maintained by Borrower where the books and records are located. Lender and its agents shall have the right to make copies and extracts from the foregoing records and other papers. In addition, at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice, Lender, its agents, accountants and attorneys shall have the right to examine and audit the books and records of Borrower pertaining to the income, expenses and operation of the Property during reasonable business hours at any office of Borrower where the books and records are located. This Section 7.6 shall apply throughout the term of the Note and without regard to whether an Event of Default has occurred or is continuing.

Section 7.7 Other Rights, etc. (a) The failure of Lender to insist upon strict performance of any term hereof shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any term of this Security Instrument. Borrower shall not be relieved of Borrower’s obligations hereunder by reason of (i) the failure of Lender to comply with any request of Borrower or any guarantor or any indemnitor with respect to the Loan to take any action to foreclose this Security Instrument or otherwise enforce any of the provisions hereof or of the Note or the other Loan Documents, (ii) the release, regardless of consideration, of the whole or any part of the Property, or of any person liable for the Debt or any portion thereof, or (iii) any agreement or stipulation by Lender extending the time of payment or otherwise modifying or supplementing the terms of the Note, this Security Instrument or the other Loan Documents.

(b) It is agreed that the risk of loss or damage to the Property is on Borrower, and Lender shall have no liability whatsoever for decline in value of the Property, for failure to maintain the Policies, or for failure to determine whether insurance in force is adequate as to the amount of risks insured. Possession by Lender shall not be deemed an election of judicial relief if any such possession is requested or obtained with respect to any Property or collateral not in Lender’s possession.

(c) Lender may resort for the payment of the Debt to any other security held by Lender in such order and manner as Lender, in its discretion, may elect. Lender may take action to recover the Debt, or any portion thereof, or to enforce any covenant hereof without prejudice to the right of Lender thereafter to foreclose this Security Instrument. The rights of Lender under this Security Instrument shall be separate, distinct and cumulative and none shall be given effect to the exclusion of the others. No act of Lender shall be construed as an election to proceed under any one provision herein to the exclusion of any other provision. Lender shall not be limited exclusively to the rights and remedies herein stated but shall be entitled to every right and remedy now or hereafter afforded at law or in equity.

Section 7.8 Right to Release Any Portion of the Property. Lender may, to the extent permitted by applicable California law, release any portion of the Property for such consideration as Lender may require without, as to the remainder of the Property, in any way impairing or affecting the lien or priority of this Security Instrument, or improving the position of any

 

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subordinate lienholder with respect thereto, except to the extent that the obligations hereunder shall have been reduced by the actual monetary consideration, if any, received by Lender for such release, and may accept by assignment, pledge or otherwise any other property in place thereof as Lender may require without being accountable for so doing to any other lienholder. This Security Instrument shall continue as a lien and security interest in the remaining portion of the Property.

Section 7.9 Violation of Laws. If the Property is not in material compliance with Legal Requirements, Lender may impose additional requirements upon Borrower in connection herewith including monetary reserves or financial equivalents.

Section 7.10 Right of Entry. Upon reasonable notice to Borrower, Lender and its agents shall have the right to enter and inspect the Property at all reasonable times.

ARTICLE VIII - PREPAYMENT

Section 8.1 Prepayment. The Debt may not be prepaid in whole or in part except in accordance with the express terms and conditions of the Loan Agreement and the Note.

ARTICLE IX - INDEMNIFICATION

Section 9.1 General Indemnification. Borrower shall, at its sole cost and expense, protect (with legal counsel reasonably acceptable to Lender), defend, indemnify, release and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties from and against any and all claims, suits, liabilities (including strict liabilities), actions, proceedings, obligations, debts, damages, losses, costs, expenses, diminutions in value, fines, penalties, charges, fees, expenses, judgments, awards, amounts paid in settlement, punitive damages, foreseeable and unforeseeable consequential damages, of whatever kind or nature (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and other costs of defense) (collectively, the “Losses”) imposed upon or incurred by or asserted against any Indemnified Parties and directly or indirectly arising out of or in any way relating to any one or more of the following: (a) ownership of this Security Instrument, the Property or any interest therein or receipt of any Rents; (b) any amendment to, or restructuring of, the Debt, the Note, the Loan Agreement, this Security Instrument, or any other Loan Documents; (c) any and all lawful action that may be taken by Lender in connection with the enforcement of the provisions of this Security Instrument, the Loan Agreement, the Note or any of the other Loan Documents, whether or not suit is filed in connection with same, or in connection with Borrower, any guarantor or any indemnitor Person and/or any partner, joint venturer or shareholder thereof becoming a party to a voluntary or involuntary federal or state bankruptcy, insolvency or similar proceeding; (d) any accident, injury to or death of persons or loss of or damage to property occurring in, on or about the Property or any part thereof or on the adjoining sidewalks, curbs,

 

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adjacent property or adjacent parking areas, streets or ways; (e) any use, nonuse or condition in, on or about the Property or any part thereof or on the adjoining sidewalks, curbs, adjacent property or adjacent parking areas, streets or ways; (f) any failure on the part of Borrower to perform or be in compliance with any of the terms of this Security Instrument, the Note, the Loan Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents; (g) performance of any labor or services or the furnishing of any materials or other property in respect of the Property or any part thereof; (h) the failure of any person to file timely with the Internal Revenue Service an accurate Form 1099-B, Statement for Recipients of Proceeds from Real Estate, Broker and Barter Exchange Transactions, which may be required in connection with this Security Instrument, or to supply a copy thereof in a timely fashion to the recipient of the proceeds of the transaction in connection with which this Security Instrument is made; (i) any failure of the Property to be in compliance with any Legal Requirements; (j) the enforcement by any Indemnified Party of the provisions of this Article 9; (k) any and all claims and demands whatsoever which may be asserted against Lender by reason of any alleged obligations or undertakings on its part to perform or discharge any of the terms, covenants, or agreements contained in any Lease; (l) any and all claims (including lender liability claims) or demands by Borrower or any third parties, including any guarantor or indemnitor; (m) the payment of any commission, charge or brokerage fee to anyone claiming through Borrower which may be payable in connection with the funding of the Loan; or (n) any misrepresentation made by Borrower in this Security Instrument or any other Loan Document. Any amounts payable to Lender by reason of the application of this Section 9.1 shall become immediately due and payable and shall bear interest at the Default Rate from the date loss or damage is sustained by Lender until paid.

Section 9.2 Mortgage and/or Intangible Tax. Borrower shall, at its sole cost and expense, protect, defend, indemnify, release and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties from and against any and all Losses imposed upon or incurred by or asserted against any Indemnified Parties and directly or indirectly arising out of or in any way relating to any tax on the making and/or recording of this Security Instrument, the Note or any of the other Loan Documents, but excluding any income, franchise or other similar taxes. Borrower hereby agrees that, in the event that it is determined that any documentary stamp taxes or intangible personal property taxes are due hereon or on any mortgage or promissory note executed in connection herewith (including the Note), Borrower shall indemnify and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties for all such documentary stamp and/or intangible taxes, including all penalties and interest assessed or charged in connection therewith.

Section 9.3 ERISA Indemnification. Borrower shall, at its sole cost and expense, protect, defend, indemnify, release and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties from and against any and all Losses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in the investigation, defense, and settlement of Losses incurred in correcting any prohibited transaction or in the sale of a prohibited loan, and in obtaining any individual prohibited transaction exemption under ERISA that may be required, in Lender’s discretion) that Lender may incur, directly or indirectly, as a result of a breach of any of the representations made under Section 4.1.9 of the Loan Agreement or a breach of any negative covenants contained in Section 5.2.9 of the Loan Agreement.

Section 9.4 Duty to Defend; Attorneys’ Fees and Other Fees and Expenses. Upon written request by any Indemnified Party, Borrower shall defend such Indemnified Party (if

 

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requested by any Indemnified Party, in the name of the Indemnified Party) by attorneys and other professionals approved by the Indemnified Parties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the defendants in any such claim or proceeding include both Borrower and any Indemnified Party and Borrower and such Indemnified Party shall have reasonably concluded that there are any legal defenses available to it and/or other Indemnified Parties that are different from or additional to those available to Borrower, such Indemnified Party shall have the right to select separate counsel to assert such legal defenses and to otherwise participate in the defense of such action on behalf of such Indemnified Party, provided that no compromise or settlement shall be entered without Borrower’s consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Upon demand, Borrower shall pay or, in the sole and absolute discretion of the Indemnified Parties, reimburse, the Indemnified Parties for the payment of reasonable fees and disbursements of attorneys, engineers, environmental consultants, laboratories and other professionals in connection therewith.

Section 9.5 Environmental Indemnity. Simultaneously with this Security Instrument, Borrower and Guarantor have executed that certain Environmental Indemnity. The obligations of Borrower and Guarantor under the Environmental Indemnity are not part of the Debt and are not secured by this Security Instrument.

ARTICLE X - WAIVERS

Section 10.1 Waiver of Counterclaim. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Borrower hereby waives the right to assert a counterclaim, other than a mandatory or compulsory counterclaim, in any action or proceeding brought against it by Lender arising out of or in any way connected with this Security Instrument, the Loan Agreement, the Note, any of the other Loan Documents, or the Obligations.

Section 10.2 Marshalling and Other Matters. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Borrower hereby waives the benefit of all homestead, appraisement, valuation, stay, extension, reinstatement and redemption laws now or hereafter in force and all rights of marshalling in the event of any sale hereunder of the Property or any part thereof or any interest therein. Further, Borrower hereby expressly waives any and all rights of redemption from sale under any order or decree of foreclosure of this Security Instrument on behalf of Borrower, and on behalf of each and every person acquiring any interest in or title to the Property subsequent to the date of this Security Instrument and on behalf of all persons to the extent permitted by applicable law, and hereby waives any defense Borrower might assert or have by reason of Lender’s failure to make any tenant or lessee of the Property a party defendant in any foreclosure proceeding or action instituted by Lender.

Section 10.3 Waiver of Notice. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Borrower shall not be entitled to any notices of any nature whatsoever from Lender except with respect to matters for which this Security Instrument specifically and expressly provides for the giving of notice by Lender to Borrower and except with respect to matters for which Lender is required by applicable law to give notice, and Borrower hereby expressly waives the right to receive any notice from Lender with respect to any matter for which this Security Instrument does not specifically and expressly provide for the giving of notice by Lender to Borrower.

 

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Section 10.4 Waiver of Statute of Limitations. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Borrower hereby expressly waives and releases to the fullest extent permitted by law, the pleading of any statute of limitations as a defense to payment of the Debt or performance of its Other Obligations.

Section 10.5 Trial by Jury. BORROWER HEREBY AGREES NOT TO ELECT A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY ISSUE TRIABLE OF RIGHT BY JURY, AND WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY FULLY TO THE EXTENT THAT ANY SUCH RIGHT SHALL NOW OR HEREAFTER EXIST WITH REGARD TO THE LOAN DOCUMENTS, OR ANY CLAIM, COUNTERCLAIM OR OTHER ACTION ARISING IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. THIS WAIVER OF RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IS GIVEN KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY BY BORROWER, AND IS INTENDED TO ENCOMPASS INDIVIDUALLY EACH INSTANCE AND EACH ISSUE AS TO WHICH THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY WOULD OTHERWISE ACCRUE. LENDER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO FILE A COPY OF THIS PARAGRAPH IN ANY PROCEEDING AS CONCLUSIVE EVIDENCE OF THIS WAIVER BY BORROWER.

ARTICLE XI - EXCULPATION

The provisions of Section 9.3 of the Loan Agreement are hereby incorporated by reference into this Security Instrument to the same extent and with the same force as if fully set forth herein.

ARTICLE XII - NOTICES

All notices or other written communications hereunder shall be delivered in accordance with Section 10.6 of the Loan Agreement.

ARTICLE XIII - APPLICABLE LAW

Section 13.1 Governing Law. This Security Instrument shall be governed in accordance with the terms and provisions of Section 10.3 of the Loan Agreement.

 

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Section 13.2 Usury Laws. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, (a) all agreements and communications between Borrower and Lender are hereby and shall automatically be limited so that, after taking into account all amounts deemed interest, the interest contracted for, charged or received by Lender shall never exceed the maximum lawful rate or amount, (b) in calculating whether any interest exceeds the lawful maximum, all such interest shall be amortized, prorated, allocated and spread over the full amount and term of all principal indebtedness of Borrower to Lender, and (c) if through any contingency or event, Lender receives or is deemed to receive interest in excess of the lawful maximum, any such excess shall be deemed to have been applied toward payment of the principal of any and all then outstanding indebtedness of Borrower to Lender, or if there is no such indebtedness, shall immediately be returned to Borrower.

Section 13.3 Provisions Subject to Applicable Law. All rights, powers and remedies provided in this Security Instrument may be exercised only to the extent that the exercise thereof does not violate any applicable provisions of law and are intended to be limited to the extent necessary so that they will not render this Security Instrument invalid, unenforceable or not entitled to be recorded, registered or filed under the provisions of any applicable law. If any term of this Security Instrument or any application thereof shall be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Security Instrument and any other application of the term shall not be affected thereby.

ARTICLE XIV - DEFINITIONS

All capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the respective meanings set forth in the Loan Agreement. Unless the context clearly indicates a contrary intent or unless otherwise specifically provided herein, words used in this Security Instrument may be used interchangeably in singular or plural form and the word “Borrower” shall mean “each Borrower and any subsequent owner or owners of the Property or any part thereof or any interest therein,” the word “Lender” shall mean “Lender and any subsequent holder of the Note,” the word “Note” shall mean “the Note and any other evidence of indebtedness secured by this Security Instrument,” the word “Property” shall include any portion of the Property and any interest therein, and the phrases “attorneys’ fees”, “legal fees” and “counsel fees” shall include any and all attorneys’, paralegal and law clerk fees and disbursements, including fees and disbursements at the pre-trial, trial and appellate levels incurred or paid by Lender in protecting its interest in the Property, the Leases and the Rents and enforcing its rights hereunder.

ARTICLE XV - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Section 15.1 No Oral Change. This Security Instrument, and any provisions hereof, including the provisions of this Section, may not be modified, amended, waived, extended, changed, discharged or terminated orally or by any act or failure to act on the part of Borrower or

 

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Lender, but only by an agreement in writing signed by the party against whom enforcement of any modification, amendment, waiver, extension, change, discharge or termination is sought, and the parties hereby: (a) expressly agree that it shall not be reasonable for any of them to rely on any alleged, non-written amendment to this Security Instrument; (b) irrevocably waive any and all right to enforce any alleged, non-written amendment to this Security Instrument; and (c) expressly agree that it shall be beyond the scope of authority (apparent or otherwise) for any of their respective agents to agree to any non-written modification of this Security Instrument.

Section 15.2 Successors and Assigns. This Security Instrument shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Borrower and Lender and their respective successors and assigns forever.

Section 15.3 Inapplicable Provisions. If any term, covenant or condition of the Loan Agreement, the Note or this Security Instrument is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, the Loan Agreement, the Note and this Security Instrument shall be construed without such provision.

Section 15.4 Headings, Etc. The headings and captions of various Sections of this Security Instrument are for convenience of reference only and are not to be construed as defining or limiting, in any way, the scope or intent of the provisions hereof.

Section 15.5 Number and Gender. Whenever the context may require, any pronouns used herein shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine or neuter forms, and the singular form of nouns and pronouns shall include the plural and vice versa.

Section 15.6 Subrogation. If any or all of the proceeds of the Note have been used to extinguish, extend or renew any indebtedness heretofore existing against the Property, then, to the extent of the funds so used, Lender shall be subrogated to all of the rights, claims, liens, titles, and interests existing against the Property heretofore held by, or in favor of, the holder of such indebtedness and such former rights, claims, liens, titles, and interests, if any, are not waived but rather are continued in full force and effect in favor of Lender and are merged with the lien and security interest created herein as cumulative security for the repayment of the Debt, the performance and discharge of Borrower’s obligations hereunder, under the Loan Agreement, the Note and the other Loan Documents and the performance and discharge of the Other Obligations.

Section 15.7 Entire Agreement. The Note, the Loan Agreement, this Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents constitute the entire understanding and agreement between Borrower and Lender with respect to the transactions arising in connection with the Debt and supersede all prior written or oral understandings and agreements between Borrower and Lender with respect thereto. Borrower hereby acknowledges that, except as incorporated in writing in the Note, the Loan Agreement, this Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents, there are not, and were not, and no persons are or were authorized by Lender to make, any representations, understandings, stipulations, agreements or promises, oral or written, with respect to the transaction which is the subject of the Note, the Loan Agreement, this Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents.

 

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Section 15.8 Limitation on Lender’s Responsibility. No provision of this Security Instrument shall operate to place any obligation or liability for the control, care, management or repair of the Property upon Lender, nor shall it operate to make Lender responsible or liable for any waste committed on the Property by the tenants or any other Person, or for any dangerous or defective condition of the Property, or for any negligence in the management, upkeep, repair or control of the Property resulting in loss or injury or death to any tenant, licensee, employee or stranger. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as constituting Lender a “mortgagee in possession.”

Section 15.9 Rules of Construction. The following rules of construction shall be applicable for all purposes of this Security Instrument and all documents or instruments supplemental hereto, unless the context otherwise clearly requires:

(a) The terms “include,” “including” and similar terms shall be construed as if followed by the phrase “without being limited to”;

(b) any pronoun used herein shall be deemed to cover all genders, and words importing the singular number shall mean and include the plural number, and vice versa;

(c) all captions to the Sections hereof are used for convenience and reference only and in no way define, limit or describe the scope or intent of, or in any way affect, this Security Instrument;

(d) the term “or” has, except where otherwise indicated, the inclusive meaning represented by the phrase “and/or”;

(e) the words “hereof,” “herein,” “hereby,” “hereunder,” and similar terms in this Security Instrument refer to this Security Instrument as a whole and not to any particular provision or section of this Security Instrument;

(f) an Event of Default shall “continue” or be “continuing” until such Event of Default has been waived in writing by Lender;

(g) No inference in favor of or against any party shall be drawn from the fact that such party has drafted any portion hereof or any other Loan Document;

(h) The cover page (if any) of, all recitals set forth in, and all Exhibits to, this Security Instrument are hereby incorporated herein; and

(i) Wherever Lender’s judgment, consent, approval or discretion is required under this Security Instrument or any other Loan Document for any matter or thing or Lender shall have an option, election, or right of determination or any other power to decide any matter relating to the terms and conditions of this Security Instrument, including any right to determine that something is satisfactory or not (“Decision Power”), such Decision Power shall be exercised in the sole and absolute discretion of Lender unless otherwise expressly stated to be reasonably exercised. Such Decision Power and each other power granted to Lender upon this Security Instrument or any other Loan Document may be exercised by Lender or by any authorized agent of Lender (including any servicer and/or

 

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attorney-in-fact), and Borrower hereby expressly agrees to recognize the exercise of such Decision Power by such authorized agent. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any authorized agent of Lender (including any servicer and/or attorney-in-fact) is hereby specifically authorized to remove a trustee and select and appoint a successor trustee.

Section 15.10 Duplicate Originals; Counterparts. This Security Instrument may be executed in any number of duplicate originals and each duplicate original shall be deemed to be an original. This Security Instrument may be executed in several counterparts, each of which counterpart shall be deemed an original instrument and all of which together shall constitute a single Security Instrument. The failure of any party hereto to execute this Security Instrument, or any counterpart hereof, shall not relieve the other signatories from their obligations hereunder.

Section 15.11 Lender’s Right to Subordinate. Lender may, at its election, subordinate the lien of this Security Instrument and any or all of Lender’s rights, titles or interests hereunder to any lien, leasehold interest, easement, plat, covenant, restriction, dedication, encumbrance or other matter affecting the Property or any part thereof by recording a written declaration of such subordination in the office of the register or recorder of deeds or similar filing officer for the county in which the Land is located. If foreclosure sale occurs hereunder after the recording of any such declaration, the title received by the purchaser at such sale shall be subject to the matters specified in such declaration, but such declaration shall not otherwise affect the validity or terms of this Security Instrument or any other Loan Document or the priority of any lien or security interest created hereunder or under any other Loan Document. Without limitation of the foregoing, Lender shall have the right to unilaterally modify any Loan Document to release any lien on any portion of the Property

ARTICLE XVI - DEED OF TRUST PROVISIONS

Section 16.1 Concerning the Trustee. Except as required by applicable law, Trustee shall be under no duty to take any action hereunder except as expressly required hereunder or by law, or to perform any act which would involve Trustee in any expense or liability or to institute or defend any suit in respect hereof, unless properly indemnified to Trustee’s reasonable satisfaction. Trustee, by acceptance of this Security Instrument, covenants to perform and fulfill the trusts herein created, being liable, however, only for gross negligence or willful misconduct, and hereby waives any statutory fee and agrees to accept reasonable compensation, in lieu thereof, for any services rendered by Trustee in accordance with the terms hereof. Trustee may resign at any time upon giving thirty (30) days’ notice to Borrower and to Lender. Lender may remove Trustee at any time or from time to time and select a successor trustee. In the event of the death, removal, resignation, refusal to act, or inability to act of Trustee, or in its discretion for any reason whatsoever Lender may, without notice and without specifying any reason therefor and without applying to any court, select and appoint a successor trustee, by an instrument recorded wherever this Security Instrument is recorded and all powers, rights, duties and authority of Trustee, as aforesaid, shall thereupon become vested in such successor. Such

 

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substitute trustee shall not be required to give bond for the faithful performance of the duties of Trustee hereunder unless required by Lender. The procedure provided for in this paragraph for substitution of Trustee shall be in addition to and not in exclusion of any other provisions for substitution, by law or otherwise.

Section 16.2 Trustee’s Fees. Borrower shall, to the extent permitted by applicable California law, pay all reasonable costs, fees and expenses incurred by Trustee and Trustee’s agents and counsel in connection with the performance by Trustee of Trustee’s duties hereunder and all such costs, fees and expenses shall be secured by this Security Instrument.

Section 16.3 Certain Rights. With the approval of Lender, Trustee shall have the right to take any and all of the following actions: (a) to select, employ, and advise with counsel (who may be, but need not be, counsel for Lender) upon any matters arising hereunder, including the preparation, execution, and interpretation of the Note, this Security Instrument or the Other Loan Documents, and shall be fully protected in relying as to legal matters on the advice of counsel, (b) to execute any of the trusts and powers hereof and to perform any duty hereunder either directly or through his/her agents or attorneys, (c) to select and employ, in and about the execution of his/her duties hereunder, suitable accountants, engineers and other experts, agents and attorneys-in-fact, either corporate or individual, not regularly in the employ of Trustee, and Trustee shall not be answerable for any act, default, negligence, or misconduct of any such accountant, engineer or other expert, agent or attorney-in-fact, if selected with reasonable care, or for any error of judgment or act done by Trustee in good faith, or be otherwise responsible or accountable under any circumstances whatsoever, except for Trustee’s gross negligence or bad faith and (d) any and all other lawful action as Lender may instruct Trustee to take to protect or enforce Lender’s rights hereunder. Trustee shall not be personally liable in case of entry by Trustee, or anyone entering by virtue of the powers herein granted to Trustee, upon the Property for debts contracted for or liability or damages incurred in the management or operation of the Property. Trustee shall have the right to rely on any instrument, document, or signature authorizing or supporting an action taken or proposed to be taken by Trustee hereunder, believed by Trustee in good faith to be genuine. Trustee shall be entitled to reimbursement for actual expenses incurred by Trustee in the performance of Trustee’s duties hereunder and to reasonable compensation for such of Trustee’s services hereunder as shall be rendered.

Section 16.4 Retention of Money. All moneys received by Trustee shall, until used or applied as herein provided, be held in trust for the purposes for which they were received, but need not be segregated in any manner from any other moneys (except to the extent required by applicable law) and Trustee shall be under no liability for interest on any moneys received by Trustee hereunder.

Section 16.5 Perfection of Appointment. Should any deed, conveyance, or instrument of any nature be required from Borrower by any Trustee or substitute trustee to more fully and certainly vest in and confirm to the Trustee or substitute trustee such estates rights, powers, and duties, then, upon request by the Trustee or substitute trustee, any and all such deeds, conveyances and instruments shall be made, executed, acknowledged, and delivered and shall be caused to be recorded and/or filed by Borrower.

 

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Section 16.6 Succession Instruments. Any substitute trustee appointed pursuant to any of the provisions hereof shall, without any further act, deed, or conveyance, become vested with all the estates, properties, rights, powers, and trusts of its or his/her predecessor in the rights hereunder with like effect as if originally named as Trustee herein; but nevertheless, upon the written request of Lender or of the substitute trustee, the Trustee ceasing to act shall execute and deliver any instrument transferring to such substitute trustee, upon the trusts herein expressed, all the estates, properties, rights, powers, and trusts of the Trustee so ceasing to act, and shall duly assign, transfer and deliver any of the property and moneys held by such Trustee to the substitute trustee so appointed in the Trustee’s place.

ARTICLE XVII - STATE-SPECIFIC PROVISIONS

Section 17.1 Principles of Construction. In the event of any inconsistencies between the terms and conditions of this Article 17 and the terms and conditions of this Security Instrument, the terms and conditions of this Article 17 shall control and be binding.

Section 17.2 Fixture Filing. The following provision is added at the end of the preamble immediately preceding the recitals:

THIS SECURITY INSTRUMENT CONSTITUTES A FIXTURE FILING UNDER SECTIONS 9334, 9501 AND 9502 OF THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. TO THE EXTENT THE GOODS ARE FIXTURES UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, THE FIXTURES ARE OR SHALL BECOME FIXTURES ON THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO, COMMONLY KNOWN BY THE STREET ADDRESS 14101, 14135 AND 14177 MAIN STREET, HESPERIA, CALIFORNIA. THE NAME OF THE RECORD OWNER OF THE REAL PROPERTY IS TNP SRT PORTFOLIO I, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

Section 17.3 Debt. The ninth line of the third recital is hereby modified by inserting the following between “rents” and “) or”: “(but specifically excluding the Environmental Indemnity Agreement of even date herewith from Borrower and certain other parties to Lender (the “Environmental Indemnity”)).”

Section 17.4 Restoration after Casualty/Condemnation.

(a) BORROWER HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT IT IS AWARE OF AND UNDERSTANDS SCHOOLCRAFT V. ROSS (81 CAL. APP. 3D 75 (1981)) AND ITS PROGENY AS WELL AS CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2924.7 AND FINANCIAL CODE SECTIONS 1227.3 AND 7462, WHICH PERMIT LENDER TO REQUIRE INSURANCE BUT OBLIGATE LENDER TO ALLOW

 

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BORROWER TO USE CASUALTY INSURANCE PROCEEDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF REPAIRING OR RESTORING THE REAL PROPERTY PLEDGED AS SECURITY FOR THE BORROWER’S OBLIGATIONS TO LENDER UNLESS LENDER’S SECURITY HAS BEEN IMPAIRED. BORROWER HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT, IN THE EVENT OF A CASUALTY TO THE PROPERTY, IF BORROWER FAILS TO REPAIR OR RESTORE THE PROPERTY IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE LOAN AGREEMENT, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH FAILURE IS THE RESULT OF ANY VOLUNTARY ACTION OR INACTION BY BORROWER, OR ANY ACT OR DETERMINATION OF ANY GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITY (WHETHER PURSUANT TO ANY ZONING, LAND USE OR OTHER ORDINANCE, CODE, REGULATION OR REQUIREMENT OR OTHERWISE), SUCH FAILURE IS AND SHALL BE DEEMED A SUBSTANTIAL IMPAIRMENT OF THE PROPERTY ENTITLING LENDER TO APPLY THE NET INSURANCE PROCEEDS TO THE INDEBTEDNESS IN SUCH ORDER AND MANNER AS LENDER MAY ELECT, WHETHER OR NOT DUE AND PAYABLE, WITH ANY EXCESS PAID TO BORROWER. BY INITIALING THIS PROVISION IN THE SPACE PROVIDED BELOW, BORROWER HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THE TERMS OF THIS PROVISION HAVE BEEN SPECIFICALLY BARGAINED FOR AND ARE A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT FOR LENDER TO MAKE THE LOAN AND WITHOUT WHICH LENDER WOULD NOT MAKE THE LOAN.

 

                                         

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(b) Lender may, in its sole discretion, elect to (i) apply the Net Proceeds of any Condemnation Proceeds in reduction of the Debt in such order and manner as Lender may elect, whether due or not or (ii) make the proceeds available to Borrower for Restoration. Any implied covenant in this Security Instrument or the Loan Agreement restricting the right of Lender to make such an election is waived by Borrower. In addition, Borrower hereby waives the provisions of any law prohibiting Lender from making such an election, including, without limitation, the provisions of California Code of Civil Procedure commencing with Section 1265.210.

Section 17.5 Notices Of Default. All notices and cure periods described in Section 8.1 of the Loan Agreement shall not be applicable to any event which with the giving of notice, the passage of time or both would constitute an Event of Default, if such event has occurred as of the date on which Lender commences a nonjudicial foreclosure proceeding with respect to another Event or Event of Default. Such event shall constitute an independent Event of Default hereunder and under the Loan Agreement.

Section 17.6 Recovery of Sums Required to be Paid. The following sentence is inserted at the end of Section 7.5: “This Section 7.5 is separate and several, and shall survive the merger of this provision into any judgment.”

 

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Section 17.7 Rights Pertaining To Sales. The first sentence of Section 7.12(k) is deleted.

Section 17.8 Environmental Compliance.

(a) With or without notice, and without releasing Borrower from any obligation hereunder or under the Loan Agreement, Lender shall have the right, but shall not be obligated, to cure any default of Borrower under this Section 5.1.19 of the Loan Agreement, and, in connection therewith, Lender or its agents, acting by themselves or through a court-appointed receiver, may enter upon the Property or any part thereof and perform such acts and things as Lender deems necessary or desirable to inspect, investigate, assess, and protect the security hereof, including without limitation, the right to: (i) obtain a court order to enforce Lender’s rights to enter and inspect the Property under California Civil Code Section 2929.5, to which the decision of Lender as to whether there exists a release or threatened release of Hazardous Substances in or onto the Property shall be deemed reasonable and conclusive as between the parties hereto; and (ii) have a receiver appointed under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 564 to enforce Lender’s right to enter and inspect the Property for Hazardous Substances. All costs and expenses reasonably incurred by Lender with respect to the audits, tests, inspections, and examinations which Lender or its agents or employees may conduct, including the fees of the engineers, laboratories, contractor, consultants, and attorneys, shall be paid by Borrower. All reimbursement costs and expenses incurred by Trustee and Lender pursuant to this subparagraph (including, without limitation, court costs, consultant fees and attorney fees, whether incurred in litigation or otherwise and whether before or after judgment) shall bear interest at the Default Rate from the date such costs and expenses are incurred until said sums have been fully paid.

(b) At Lender’s option, Lender shall be entitled to seek a judgment that Borrower has breached its covenants, representations and/or warranties with respect to the environmental matters set forth in the Environmental Indemnity Agreement of even date herewith between Borrower and Lender, by commencing and maintaining an action or actions in any court of competent jurisdiction for breach of contract pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 736, whether commenced prior to foreclosure of the Property or otherwise, and to seek the recovery of any and all costs, damages, expenses, fees, penalties, fines, judgments, indemnification payments to third parties, and other out-of-pocket costs or expenses actually incurred or advanced by Lender relating to the cleanup, remediation or other response action, required by applicable law or to which Lender believes necessary to protect the Property (collectively, the “Environmental Costs”) (excluding, however, any Environmental Costs not permitted to be recovered pursuant to Section 736 of the California Code of Civil Procedure), it being conclusively presumed between Lender and Borrower that all such Environmental Costs incurred or advanced by Lender relating to the cleanup, remediation, or other response action of or to the Property were made by Lender in good faith. Environmental Costs that are not permitted to be recovered pursuant to Section 736 may be referred to hereinafter as the “Unsecured Environmental Costs,” and Environmental Costs other than the Unsecured Environmental Costs may be referred to hereinafter as the “Secured Environmental

 

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Costs.” Any Unsecured Environmental Costs shall not be secured by this Security Instrument; provided, however, nothing herein shall prevent Lender from recovering any Unsecured Environmental Costs pursuant to the unsecured Environmental Indemnity, to the extent they are recoverable in accordance with said Environmental Indemnity. All Environmental Costs under this subparagraph (including, without limitation, court costs, consultant fees and attorneys’ fees, whether incurred in litigation or otherwise and whether before or after judgment) shall bear interest at the Default Rate from the date of such costs and expenses have been incurred until said sums have been fully paid. Lender shall be entitled to bid, at a sale of the Property held as provided herein, the amount of such Secured Environmental Costs (including interest thereon) in addition to the amount of the other obligations hereby secured as a credit bid, the equivalent of cash.

(c) At Lender’s option, Lender shall be entitled to waive its lien against the Property or any portion thereof, whether fixtures or personal property, to the extent such property is found to be environmentally impaired in accordance with California Code of Civil Procedure Section 726.5 and to exercise any and all rights and remedies of an unsecured creditor against Borrower and all of Borrower’s assets and property for the recovery of any deficiency and Environmental Costs, including, but not limited to, seeking an attachment order under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 483.010. As between Lender and Borrower, for purposes of California Code of Civil Procedure Section 726.5, Borrower shall have the burden of proving that Borrower or any related party (or any affiliate or agent of Borrower or any related party) was not in any way negligent in permitting the release or threatened release of Hazardous Substances.

(d) Borrower acknowledges and agrees that, notwithstanding any term or provision contained herein or in the Loan Documents, Environmental Costs shall be exceptions to any nonrecourse or exculpatory provisions of the Loan Documents. Borrower shall be fully and personally liable for the Environmental Costs hereunder, and such liability shall not be limited to the original principal amount of the obligation secured by this Security Instrument. Borrower’s obligations for Environmental Costs shall survive a foreclosure, deed in lieu of foreclosure, release, reconveyance, or any other transfer of the Property or this Security Instrument. For the purposes of any action brought under subparagraphs (b) and (c) of this Section 12.5, Borrower hereby waives the defense of laches and any applicable statute of limitations.

Section 17.9 Waiver Of Trial By Jury. BORROWER HEREBY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, RELATING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY TO THE LOAN EVIDENCED BY THE NOTE, THE APPLICATION FOR THE LOAN EVIDENCED BY THE NOTE, THE NOTE, THIS SECURITY INSTRUMENT OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT OR ANY ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF LENDER, ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, DIRECTORS OR AGENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

 

                                         

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Section 17.10 Leasing Matters. Lender is authorized to foreclose this Security Instrument subject to the rights of any tenants of the Property, and the failure to make any such tenants parties defendant to any such foreclosure proceedings and to foreclose their rights will not be, nor be asserted by Borrower to be, a defense to any proceedings instituted by Lender to collect the sums secured hereby or to collect any deficiency remaining unpaid after the foreclosure sale of the Property. Unless otherwise agreed by Lender in writing, all leases and tenancies of the Property executed subsequent to the date hereof, or any part thereof, shall be subordinate and inferior to the lien of this Security Instrument, but superior to any other lien on the Property and shall contain an attornment provision pursuant to which the tenant agrees to attorn to the successful bidder at the foreclosure sale of this Security Instrument at the option of such successful bidder. Additionally, from time to time Lender may execute and record among the land records of the jurisdiction where this Security Instrument is recorded, subordination statements with respect to such of said leases as Lender may designate, whereby the leases so designated by Lender will be made superior to the lien of this Security Instrument. From and after the recordation of such subordination statements, the leases therein referred to shall be superior to the lien of this Security Instrument. From and after the recordation of such subordination statements, the leases therein referred to shall be superior to the lien of this Security Instrument and shall not be affected by any foreclosure hereof. All such leases and tenancies shall contain a provision to the effect that the tenant recognizes the right of Lender to effect such subordination of this Security Instrument and consents thereto. Further, all such leases and tenancies shall contain a provision obligating the tenant to attorn to the Lender or the successful bidder at a foreclosure sale following such foreclosure sale.

Section 17.11 Waivers. Borrower waives, to the extent permitted by law, (a) the benefit of all laws now existing or that may hereafter be enacted providing for any appraisement before sale of any portion of the Property, (b) all rights of redemption, valuation, appraisement, stay of execution, notice of intent to accelerate, notice of acceleration, notice of election to mature or declare due the whole of the Debt in the event of foreclosure of the liens hereby created, (c) all rights and remedies which Borrower may have or be able to assert by reason of the laws of the State of California pertaining to the rights and remedies of sureties, (d) the right to assert any statute of limitations as a bar to the enforcement of the lien of this Security Instrument or to any action brought to enforce the Note or any other obligation, and (e) any rights, legal or equitable, to require marshaling of assets or to require foreclosure sales in a particular order, including any rights under California Civil Code Sections 2899 and 3433, and all rights of Borrower under California Civil Code Section 2822. Lender shall have the right to determine the order in which any or all of the Property shall be subjected to the remedies provided herein. Lender shall have the right to determine the order in which any or all portions of the Indebtedness are satisfied from the proceeds realized upon the exercise of the remedies provided herein. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to be a waiver of Borrower’s rights under Section 2924c of the California Civil Code.

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residential units or on which four (4) or fewer residential units are to be constructed. No portion of the Property is or will be a “dwelling” within the meaning of Section 10240.1 or Section 10240.2 of the California Business and Professions Code.

Section 17.13 Reconveyance. Upon written request of the Lender and surrender of this Security Instrument and the Note to Trustee for cancellation or endorsement, and upon payment of its fees and charges, Trustee shall reconvey, without warranty, all or any part of the property then subject to this Security Instrument. Any reconveyance, whether full or partial, may be made in terms to “the person or persons legally entitled thereto,” and the recitals in such reconveyance of any matters or facts shall be conclusive proof of the truthfulness thereof.

Section 17.14 Notice of Default/Notice of Sale. Borrower hereby requests that any notice of default and any notice of sale hereunder be mailed to them at their respective addresses set forth in the introductory paragraph of this Security Instrument.

Section 17.15 Hazard Insurance Disclosure. This Section is being furnished by Lender in compliance with Section 2955.5(b) of the California Civil Code. California Civil Code Section 2955.5(a) reads as follows: “No lender shall require a borrower, as a condition of receiving or maintaining a loan secured by real property, to provide hazard insurance coverage against risks to the improvements on that real property in an amount exceeding the replacement value of the improvements on the property.” Borrower acknowledges and agrees that the above disclosure was made by Lender to Borrower prior to execution of this Security Instrument, the Note or the other Loan Documents.

ARTICLE XVIII - ADDITIONAL OR SPECIAL PROVISIONS OR MODIFICATIONS

Section 18.1 Principles of Construction. In the event of any inconsistencies between the terms and conditions of this Article 18 and the terms and conditions of this Security Instrument, the terms and conditions of this Article 18 shall control and be binding.

Section 18.2 Other Security Instruments; No Election of Remedies.

(a) The Debt is now or may hereafter be secured by one or more other mortgages, deeds of trust and other security agreements (collectively, as the same may be amended and in effect from time to time, are herein collectively called the “Other Security Instruments”), which cover or will hereafter cover other properties that are or may be located in various states (the “Other Collateral”). The Other Security Instruments will secure the Debt and the performance of the other covenants and agreements of Borrower set forth in the Loan Documents. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Lender may proceed under this Security Instrument and/or any or all the Other Security Instruments against either the Property and/or any or all of the Other Collateral in one or more parcels and in such manner and order as Lender shall elect, to the extent permitted by applicable law. Borrower hereby irrevocably waives and releases, to the extent permitted by law, and whether now or hereafter in force, any right to have the Property or the Other Collateral marshaled upon any foreclosure of this Security Instrument or any Other Security Instrument.

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Documents, in the case of an Event of Default, in each instance to the extent permitted by applicable California law, (i) Lender shall have the right to pursue all of the rights and remedies under this Security Instrument and the Loan Documents, at law and/or in equity, in one proceeding, or separately and independently in separate proceedings from time to time, as Lender in its sole and absolute discretion, shall determine from time to time, (ii) Lender shall not be required to either marshal assets, sell the Property and/or any Other Collateral in any particular order of alienation (and may sell the same simultaneously and together or separately), or be subject to any “one action” or “election of remedies” law or rule with respect to the Property or any Other Collateral, (iii) the exercise by Lender of any remedies against any one item of Property or any Other Collateral will not impede Lender from subsequently or simultaneously exercising remedies against any other item of Property or Other Collateral, (iv) all liens and other rights, remedies or privileges provided to Lender herein shall remain in full force and effect until Lender has exhausted all of its remedies against the Property and all Property has been foreclosed, sold and/or otherwise realized upon in satisfaction of the Debt, and (v) Lender may resort for the payment of the Debt to any security held by Lender in such order and manner Lender, in its discretion, may elect and Lender may take action to recover the Debt, or any portion thereof, or to enforce any covenant hereof without prejudice to the right of Lender thereafter to foreclose this Security Instrument.

(c) Without notice to or consent of Borrower and without impairment of the lien and rights created by this Security Instrument, Lender may, at any time (in its sole and absolute discretion, but Lender shall have no obligation to), execute and deliver to Borrower a written instrument releasing all or a portion of the lien of this Security Instrument as security for any or all of the obligations of Borrower now existing or hereafter arising under or in respect of the Note, the Loan Agreement and each of the other Loan Documents, whereupon following the execution and delivery by Lender to Borrower of any such written instrument of release, this Security Instrument shall no longer secure such obligations of Borrower so released.

Section 18.3 Incorporation by Reference. Section 3.2 is hereby modified by adding the following to the end thereof: “In the event of any conflict between this Security Instrument and the Loan Agreement, the terms of the Loan Agreement shall control.”

Section 18.4 Maintenance of Property. The second sentence of Section 3.4 is hereby modified by adding the following to the end thereof: “except as my be permitted in accordance with the Loan Agreement.”

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Security Instrument has been executed by Borrower as of the day and year first above written.

 

BORROWER:

TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC,

a Delaware limited liability company

By:   TNP SRT Portfolio II Holdings, LLC,
  a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Managing Member
  By:   TNP Strategic Retail Trust Operating Partnership, LP, a Delaware limited partnership
  Its:   Sole Member
    By:   TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation
    Its:   General Partner
      By:  

/s/ Anthony W. Thompson

      Name:  

Anthony W. Thompson

      Title:  

CEO

SIGNATURE PAGE TO DEED OF TRUST (MORNINGSIDE)


STATE OF CALIFORNIA   )  
  ) ss.  
COUNTY OF                                            )  

On                  , 2012, before me,                     , Notary Public, personally appeared                      who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

 

  Signature  

 

  (Seal)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT PAGE TO DEED OF TRUST (MORNINGSIDE)


EXHIBIT “A”

 

Exhibit A-1

EX-10.5 6 d368735dex105.htm DEED OF TRUST, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS, SECURITY AGREEMENT AND FIXTURE Deed of Trust, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture

EXHIBIT 10.5

This document was prepared

by and after recording should

be returned to :

KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

11501 Outlook, Suite 300

Overland Park, Kansas 66211

Attention: Mary Ann Gripka

Loan No. 10061253

 

 

(space above reserved for recorder’s use)

 

 

DEED OF TRUST, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS,

SECURITY AGREEMENT AND FIXTURE FILING

 

 

TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC, as grantor

(Borrower)

to

C. MARK CARVER

(Trustee)

for the benefit of

KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as beneficiary

(Lender)

 

  Dated:    As of June 13, 2012
  Location:    10911 Turkey Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee 37934
  County:    Knox

The maximum principal indebtedness for Tennessee recording tax purposes is $2,610,400

THIS DEED OF TRUST SECURES OBLIGATORY FUTURE ADVANCES AND IS MADE FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES.

THIS INSTRUMENT IS ALSO A UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE FINANCING STATEMENT WHICH IS BEING FILED AS A FIXTURE FILLING IN ACCORDANCE WITH TENNESSEE CODE ANNOTATED SECTION 47-9-502. SOME OF THE COLLATERAL DESCRIBED HEREIN IS OR IS TO BECOME FIXTURES ON THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED HEREIN. THE SECURED PARTY, BENEFICIARY, MAY BE CONTACTED AT THE BENEFICIARY’S ADDRESS SHOWN BELOW FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THE SECURITY INTEREST.


DEED OF TRUST, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS, SECURITY AGREEMENT AND FIXTURE FILING

THIS DEED OF TRUST, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS, SECURITY AGREEMENT AND FIXTURE FILING (this “Security Instrument”) is made as of this 13th day of June, 2012, by TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, having its principal place of business at 1900 Main Street, Suite 700, Irvine, California 92614, as Grantor (“Borrower”) to C. MARK CARVER, an adult individual, having an address at c/o Sherrard & Roe, PLC, 150 3rd Avenue South, Suite 1100, Nashville, Tennessee 37201, a resident of Davidson County, Tennessee, as Trustee (“Trustee”) for the benefit of KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association, having an address at 11501 Outlook, Suite 300, Overland Park, Kansas 66211, as beneficiary (together with its successors and assigns, “Lender”).

W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, this Security Instrument is given to secure a loan (the “Loan”) in the principal sum of Twenty-Six Million and No/100 Dollars ($26,000,000.00) advanced pursuant to that certain Loan Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, between Borrower and Lender (as the same may hereafter be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented, renewed, extended or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Loan Agreement”) and evidenced by that certain Promissory Note, dated the date hereof and maturing on July 1, 2019, made by Borrower in favor of Lender (as the same may hereafter be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented, renewed, extended or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Note”);

WHEREAS, Borrower desires to secure the payment of the Debt (as defined in the Loan Agreement) and the performance of all of its obligations under the Note, the Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents (as herein defined); and

WHEREAS, this Security Instrument is given pursuant to the Loan Agreement, and payment, fulfillment, and performance by Borrower of its obligations thereunder and under the other Loan Documents are secured hereby, and each and every term and provision of the Loan Agreement, and the Note, including the rights, remedies, obligations, covenants, conditions, agreements, indemnities, representations and warranties of the parties therein, are hereby incorporated by reference herein as though set forth in full and shall be considered a part of this Security Instrument (the Loan Agreement, the Note, this Security Instrument and all other documents evidencing or securing the Debt (including all additional mortgages, deeds to secure debt and assignments of leases and rents) or executed or delivered in connection therewith, are hereinafter referred to collectively as the “Loan Documents”).

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the making of the Loan by Lender and the covenants, agreements, representations and warranties set forth in this Security Instrument:

ARTICLE I - GRANTS OF SECURITY

Section 1.1 Property Mortgaged. To secure the payment of the Debt and the performance of all of its obligations under the Note, the Loan Agreement, and the other Loan Documents, Borrower does hereby irrevocably deed, grant, bargain, sell, alien, setoff,


hypothecate, remise, release, pledge, assign, warrant, transfer, confirm and convey to Trustee, in trust with power of sale, for the benefit of Lender, its successors and assigns, all estate, title and interest in the following property, rights, interests and estates now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower to the full extent of Borrower’s right, title, and interest therein, including hereafter acquired rights, interests and property, and all products and proceeds thereof and additions and accessions thereto (collectively, the “Property”):

(a) Land. The real property described in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof (the “Land”);

(b) Additional Land. All additional lands, estates and development rights hereafter acquired by Borrower for use in connection with the Land and the development of the Land and all additional lands and estates therein which may, from time to time, by supplemental deed of trust or otherwise be expressly made subject to the lien of this Security Instrument;

(c) Improvements. The buildings, structures, fixtures, additions, enlargements, extensions, modifications, repairs, replacements and improvements now or hereafter erected or located on the Land (collectively, the “Improvements”);

(d) Easements. All easements, rights-of-way or use, rights, strips and gores of land, streets, ways, alleys, passages, sewer rights, water, water courses, water rights and powers, air rights and development rights, and all estates, rights, titles, interests, privileges, liberties, servitudes, tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances of any nature whatsoever, in any way now or hereafter belonging, relating or pertaining to the Land and the Improvements and the reversion and reversions and remainders, and all land lying in the bed of any street, road or avenue, opened or proposed, in front of or adjoining the Land, to the center line thereof and all the estates, rights, titles, interests, dower and rights of dower, curtesy and rights of curtesy, property, possession, claim and demand whatsoever, both at law and in equity, of Borrower of, in and to the Land and the Improvements and every part and parcel thereof, with the appurtenances thereto;

(e) Equipment. All “goods” and “equipment,” as such term is defined in Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (as hereinafter defined), now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower, which is used at or in connection with the Improvements or the Land or is located thereon or therein (including all machinery, equipment, furnishings, and electronic data-processing and other office equipment now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower and any and all additions, substitutions and replacements of any of the foregoing), together with all attachments, components, parts, equipment and accessories installed thereon or affixed thereto (collectively, the “Equipment”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, Equipment shall not include any property belonging to tenants under leases except to the extent that Borrower shall have any right or interest therein;

(f) Fixtures. All Equipment now owned, or the ownership of which is hereafter acquired, by Borrower which is so related to the Land and Improvements forming part of the Property that it is deemed fixtures or real property under the law of the particular state in which the Equipment is located, including all building or construction materials intended for construction, reconstruction, alteration or repair of or installation on the Property, construction

 

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equipment, appliances, machinery, plant equipment, fittings, apparatuses, fixtures and other items now or hereafter attached to, installed in or used in connection with (temporarily or permanently) any of the Improvements or the Land, including engines, devices for the operation of pumps, pipes, plumbing, cleaningcall and sprinkler systems, fire extinguishing apparatuses and equipment, heating, ventilating, laundry, incinerating, electrical, air conditioning and air cooling equipment and systems, gas and electric machinery, appurtenances and equipment, pollution control equipment, security systems, disposals, dishwashers, refrigerators and ranges, recreational equipment and facilities of all kinds, and water, gas, electrical, storm and sanitary sewer facilities, utility lines and equipment (whether owned individually or jointly with others, and, if owned jointly, to the extent of Borrower’s interest therein) and all other utilities whether or not situated in easements, all water tanks, water supply, water power sites, fuel stations, fuel tanks, fuel supply, and all other structures, together with all accessions, appurtenances, additions, replacements, betterments and substitutions for any of the foregoing and the proceeds thereof (collectively, the “Fixtures”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, “Fixtures” shall not include any property which tenants are entitled to remove pursuant to leases except to the extent that Borrower shall have any right or interest therein;

(g) Personal Property. All furniture, furnishings, objects of art, machinery, goods, tools, supplies, appliances, general intangibles, contract rights, accounts, accounts receivable, franchises, licenses, certificates and permits, and all other personal property of any kind or character whatsoever as defined in and subject to the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code, other than Fixtures, which are now or hereafter owned by Borrower and which are located within or about the Land and the Improvements, together with all accessories, replacements and substitutions thereto or therefor and the proceeds thereof (collectively, the “Personal Property”), and the right, title and interest of Borrower in and to any of the Personal Property which may be subject to any security interests, as defined in the Uniform Commercial Code, as adopted and enacted by the state or states where any of the Property is located (the “Uniform Commercial Code”), superior in lien to the lien of this Security Instrument and all proceeds and products of the above;

(h) Leases and Rents. All leases, subleases or subsubleases, lettings, licenses, concessions or other agreements (whether written or oral) pursuant to which any Person is granted a possessory interest in, or right to use or occupy all or any portion of the Land and the Improvements, and every modification, amendment or other agreement relating to such leases, subleases, subsubleases, or other agreements entered into in connection with such leases, subleases, subsubleases, or other agreements and every guarantee of the performance and observance of the covenants, conditions and agreements to be performed and observed by the other party thereto, heretofore or hereafter entered into (collectively, the “Leases”), whether before or after the filing by or against Borrower of any petition for relief under the Bankruptcy Code and all right, title and interest of Borrower, its successors and assigns therein and thereunder, including cash or securities deposited thereunder to secure the performance by the lessees of their obligations thereunder and all rents, additional rents, revenues, issues and profits (including all oil and gas or other mineral royalties and bonuses) from the Land and the Improvements whether paid or accruing before or after the filing by or against Borrower of any petition for relief under the Bankruptcy Code (collectively, the “Rents”) and all proceeds from the sale or other disposition of the Leases and the right to receive and apply the Rents to the payment of the Debt;

 

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(i) Condemnation Awards. All awards or payments, including interest thereon, which may heretofore and hereafter be made with respect to the Property, whether from the exercise of the right of eminent domain (including any transfer made in lieu of or in anticipation of the exercise of the right), or for a change of grade, or for any other injury to or decrease in the value of the Property;

(j) Insurance Proceeds. All proceeds in respect of the Property under any insurance policies covering the Property, including the right to receive and apply the proceeds of any insurance, judgments, or settlements made in lieu thereof, for damage to the Property;

(k) Tax Certiorari. All refunds, rebates or credits in connection with reduction in real estate taxes and assessments charged against the Property as a result of tax certiorari or any applications or proceedings for reduction;

(l) Conversion. All proceeds of the conversion, voluntary or involuntary, of any of the foregoing including proceeds of insurance and condemnation awards, into cash or liquidation claims;

(m) Rights. The right, in the name and on behalf of Borrower, to appear in and defend any action or proceeding brought with respect to the Property and to commence any action or proceeding to protect the interest of Lender in the Property;

(n) Agreements. All agreements, contracts, certificates, instruments, franchises, permits, licenses, plans, specifications and other documents, now or hereafter entered into, and all rights therein and thereto, respecting or pertaining to the use, occupation, construction, management or operation of the Land and any part thereof and any Improvements or respecting or pertaining to any business or activity conducted on the Land and any part thereof and all right, title and interest of Borrower therein and thereunder, including the right, upon the happening of any default hereunder, to receive and collect any sums payable to Borrower thereunder;

(o) Trademarks. All tradenames, trademarks, servicemarks, logos, copyrights, goodwill, books and records and all other general intangibles relating to or used in connection with the operation of the Property;

(p) Accounts. All reserves, escrows and deposit accounts maintained by Borrower with respect to the Property, including the Lockbox Agreement and the Cash Management Account, together with all deposits or wire transfers made to such accounts, all cash, checks, drafts, certificates, securities, investment property, financial assets, instruments and other property held therein from time to time and all proceeds, products, distributions or dividends or substitutions thereon and thereof;

(q) Letter of Credit. All letter-of-credit rights (whether or not the letter of credit is evidenced by a writing) Borrower now has or hereafter acquires relating to the properties, rights, titles and interests referred to in this Section 1.1;

(r) Tort Claims. All commercial tort claims Borrower now has or hereafter acquires relating to the properties, rights, titles and interests referred to in this Section 1.1; and

 

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(s) Other Rights. Any and all other rights of Borrower in and to the items set forth in Subsections (a) through (r) above.

AND without limiting any of the other provisions of this Security Instrument, to the extent permitted by applicable law, Borrower expressly grants to Lender as secured party, a security interest in the portion of the Property which is or may be subject to the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code which are applicable to secured transactions; it being understood and agreed that the Improvements and Fixtures are part and parcel of the Land (the Land, the Improvements and the Fixtures collectively referred to as the “Real Property”) appropriated to the use thereof and, whether affixed or annexed to the Real Property or not, shall for the purposes of this Security Instrument be deemed conclusively to be real estate and subject to this Security Instrument.

Section 1.2 Assignment of Rents. Borrower hereby absolutely and unconditionally assigns to Lender all of Borrower’s right, title and interest in and to all current and future Leases and Rents; it being intended by Borrower that this assignment constitutes a present, absolute assignment and not an assignment for additional security only. Nevertheless, subject to the terms of the Cash Management Agreement and Section 7.1(h) of this Security Instrument, Lender grants to Borrower a license revocable upon the occurrence of an Event of Default to collect, receive, use and enjoy the Rents and Borrower shall hold the Rents, or a portion thereof sufficient to discharge all current sums due on the Debt, for use in the payment of such sums.

Section 1.3 Security Agreement. This Security Instrument is a “security agreement” within the meaning of the Uniform Commercial Code. The Property includes both real and personal property and all other rights and interests, whether tangible or intangible in nature, of Borrower in the Property. By executing and delivering this Security Instrument, Borrower hereby grants to Lender, as security for the Obligations (hereinafter defined), a security interest in the Fixtures, the Equipment and the Personal Property and other property constituting the Property, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, to the full extent that the Fixtures, the Equipment and the Personal Property and such other property may be subject to the Uniform Commercial Code (said portion of the Property so subject to the Uniform Commercial Code being called the “Collateral”). If an Event of Default shall occur and be continuing, Lender, in addition to any other rights and remedies which it may have, shall have and may exercise immediately and without demand, any and all rights and remedies granted to a secured party upon default under the Uniform Commercial Code, including the right to take possession of the Collateral or any part thereof, and to take such other measures as Lender may deem necessary for the care, protection and preservation of the Collateral. Upon request or demand of Lender after the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, Borrower shall, at its expense, assemble the Collateral and make it available to Lender at a convenient place (at the Land if tangible property) reasonably acceptable to Lender. Borrower shall pay to Lender on demand any and all expenses, including reasonable legal expenses and attorneys’ fees, incurred or paid by Lender in protecting its interest in the Collateral and in enforcing its rights hereunder with respect to the Collateral after the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default. Any notice of sale, disposition or other intended action by Lender with respect to the Collateral sent to Borrower in accordance with the provisions hereof at least ten (10) business days prior to such action, shall, except as otherwise provided by applicable law, constitute reasonable notice to Borrower. The proceeds of any disposition of the Collateral, or any part thereof, may, except as

 

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otherwise required by applicable law, be applied by Lender to the payment of the Debt in such priority and proportions as Lender in its discretion shall deem proper. Borrower’s (debtor’s) principal place of business is as set forth on page one hereof and the address of Lender (secured party) is as set forth on page one hereof.

Borrower shall promptly notify Lender of the existence of any commercial tort claim now or hereafter existing for the benefit of Borrower or the Property, and shall execute, acknowledge and deliver a security agreement or other documentation as Lender shall from time to time require to acquire and perfect a valid and binding security interest in such commercial tort claim.

Section 1.4 Fixture Filing. Certain of the Property is or will become “fixtures” (as that term is defined in the Uniform Commercial Code) on the Land, and this Security Instrument, upon being filed for record in the real estate records of the city or county wherein such fixtures are situated, shall operate also as a financing statement filed as a fixture filing in accordance with the applicable provisions of said Uniform Commercial Code upon such of the Property that is or may become fixtures.

Section 1.5 Pledges of Monies Held. Borrower hereby pledges to Lender any and all monies now or hereafter held by Lender or on behalf of Lender, including any sums deposited in the Lockbox Account, the Cash Management Account, the Reserve Funds and Net Proceeds, as additional security for the Obligations until expended or applied as provided in this Security Instrument or the Loan Agreement.

Section 1.6 Common Law Pledge/Assignment. To the extent that the Uniform Commercial Code does not apply to any item of the Personal Property, it is the intention of this Security Instrument that Lender have a common law pledge and/or collateral assignment of such item of Personal Property.

CONDITIONS TO GRANT

TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the above granted and described Property unto Trustee for the use and benefit of Lender, and its successors and assigns, forever;

IN TRUST, WITH POWER OF SALE, to secure payment to Lender of the Debt at the time and in the manner provided for its payment in the Loan Agreement, the Note and in this Security Instrument.

PROVIDED, HOWEVER, these presents are upon the express condition that, if Borrower shall well and truly pay to Lender the Debt at the time and in the manner provided in the Note, the Loan Agreement and this Security Instrument, shall well and truly perform the Other Obligations as set forth in this Security Instrument and shall well and truly abide by and comply with each and every covenant and condition set forth herein and in the Note, the Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents, these presents and the estate hereby granted shall cease, terminate and be void; provided, however, that Borrower’s obligation to indemnify and hold harmless Lender pursuant to the provisions hereof shall survive any such payment or release.

 

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ARTICLE II - DEBT AND OBLIGATIONS SECURED

Section 2.1 Debt. This Security Instrument and the grants, assignments and transfers made in Article I are given for the purpose of securing the Debt.

Section 2.2 Other Obligations. This Security Instrument and the grants, assignments and transfers made in Article I are also given for the purpose of securing the following (the “Other Obligations”):

(a) the performance of all other obligations of Borrower contained herein;

(b) the performance of each obligation of Borrower contained in the Loan Agreement and any other Loan Document; and

(c) the performance of each obligation of Borrower contained in any renewal, extension, amendment, modification, consolidation, change of, or substitution or replacement for, all or any part of the Note, the Loan Agreement or any other Loan Document.

Section 2.3 Debt and Other Obligations. Borrower’s obligations for the payment of the Debt and the performance of the Other Obligations shall be referred to collectively herein as the “Obligations.”

ARTICLE III - BORROWER COVENANTS

Borrower covenants and agrees that:

Section 3.1 Payment of Debt. Borrower shall pay the Debt at the time and in the manner provided in the Loan Agreement, the Note and this Security Instrument.

Section 3.2 Incorporation by Reference. All the covenants, conditions and agreements contained in (a) the Loan Agreement, (b) the Note and (c) all and any of the other Loan Documents, are hereby made a part of this Security Instrument to the same extent and with the same force as if fully set forth herein.

Section 3.3 Insurance. Borrower shall obtain and maintain, or cause to be maintained, in full force and effect at all times insurance with respect to Borrower and the Property as required pursuant to the Loan Agreement.

Section 3.4 Maintenance of Property. Borrower shall cause the Property to be maintained in a good and safe condition and repair. The Improvements, the Fixtures, the Equipment and the Personal Property shall not be removed, demolished or materially altered (except for normal replacement of equal or better quality of the Fixtures, the Equipment or the Personal Property, tenant finish and refurbishment of the Improvements) without the consent of Lender. Borrower shall promptly repair, replace or rebuild any part of the Property which may be destroyed by any Casualty or become damaged, worn or dilapidated or which may be affected by any Condemnation, and shall complete and pay for any structure at any time in the process of construction or repair on the Land.

 

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Section 3.5 Waste. Borrower shall not commit or suffer any waste of the Property (“waste” meaning the diminution in the Property’s value resulting from Borrower’s negligent or willful failure to manage, maintain, repair and otherwise operate the Property in a commercially reasonable manner) or make any change in the use of the Property which will in any way materially increase the risk of fire or other hazard arising out of the operation of the Property, or take any action that might invalidate or allow the cancellation of any Policy, or do or permit to be done thereon anything that may in any way materially impair the value of the Property or the security of this Security Instrument. Borrower shall not, without the prior written consent of Lender, permit any drilling or exploration for or extraction, removal, or production of any minerals from the surface or the subsurface of the Land, regardless of the depth thereof or the method of mining or extraction thereof.

Section 3.6 Payment for Labor and Materials. (a) Borrower shall promptly pay when due all bills and costs for labor, materials, and specifically fabricated materials (“Labor and Material Costs”) incurred in connection with the Property and never permit to exist beyond the due date thereof in respect of the Property or any part thereof any lien or security interest, even though inferior to the liens and the security interests hereof, and in any event never permit to be created or exist in respect of the Property or any part thereof any other or additional lien or security interest other than the liens or security interests hereof except for the Permitted Encumbrances.

(b) After prior written notice to Lender, Borrower, at its own expense, may contest by appropriate legal proceeding, promptly initiated and conducted in good faith and with due diligence, the amount or validity or application in whole or in part of any of the Labor and Material Costs, provided that (i) no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing under the Loan Agreement, the Note, this Security Instrument or any of the other Loan Documents, (ii) Borrower is permitted to do so under the provisions of any other deed of trust, Security Instrument or deed to secure debt affecting the Property, (iii) such proceeding shall suspend the collection of the Labor and Material Costs from Borrower and from the Property or Borrower shall have paid all of the Labor and Material Costs under protest, (iv) such proceeding shall be permitted under and be conducted in accordance with the provisions of any other instrument to which Borrower is subject and shall not constitute a default thereunder, (v) neither the Property nor any part thereof or interest therein will be in danger of being sold, forfeited, terminated, canceled or lost, (vi) Borrower shall have furnished the security as may be required in the proceeding, or as may be reasonably requested by Lender to insure the payment of any contested Labor and Material Costs, together with all interest and penalties thereon, (vii) Borrower shall have furnished to Lender all other items reasonably requested by Lender, including title insurance coverage or bonding over such lien, and (viii) Lender shall have determined that Borrower is likely to prevail in such contest

Section 3.7 Performance of Other Agreements. Borrower shall observe and perform each and every term, covenant and provision to be observed or performed by Borrower pursuant to the Loan Agreement, any other Loan Document and any other agreement or recorded instrument affecting or pertaining to the Property and any amendments, modifications or changes thereto.

 

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Section 3.8 Change of Name, Identity or Structure. Borrower shall not change Borrower’s name, identity (including its trade name or names) or, if not an individual, Borrower’s corporate, partnership or other structure without notifying Lender of such change in writing at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of such change and without first obtaining the prior written consent of Lender. Borrower hereby authorizes Lender to file, prior to or contemporaneously with the effective date of any such change, any financing statement or financing statement change required by Lender to establish or maintain the validity, perfection and priority of the security interest granted herein. At the request of Lender, Borrower shall execute a certificate in form satisfactory to Lender listing the trade names under which Borrower intends to operate the Property, and representing and warranting that Borrower does business under no other trade name with respect to the Property.

Section 3.9 Title. Borrower has good, marketable and insurable fee simple title to the real property comprising part of the Property and good title to the balance of such Property, free and clear all Liens (as defined in the Loan Agreement) whatsoever except the Permitted Encumbrances (as defined in the Loan Agreement), such other Liens as may be expressly permitted pursuant to the Loan Documents and the Liens created by the Loan Documents. The Permitted Encumbrances in the aggregate do not materially and adversely affect the value, operation or use of the Property or Borrower’s ability to repay the Loan. This Security Instrument, when properly recorded in the appropriate records, together with any Uniform Commercial Code financing statements required to be filed in connection therewith, will create (a) a valid, perfected first priority lien on the Property, subject only to Permitted Encumbrances and the Liens created by the Loan Documents and (b) perfected security interests in and to, and perfected collateral assignments of, all personalty (including the Leases), all in accordance with the terms thereof, in each case subject only to any applicable Permitted Encumbrances, such other Liens as are permitted pursuant to the Loan Documents and the Liens created by the Loan Documents. There are no claims for payment for work, labor or materials affecting the Property which are past due and are or may become a lien prior to, or of equal priority with, the Liens created by the Loan Documents unless such claims for payments are being contested in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Security Instrument.

Section 3.10 Letter of Credit Rights. If Borrower is at any time a beneficiary under a letter of credit relating to the properties, rights, titles and interests referenced in Section 1.1 of this Security Instrument now or hereafter issued in favor of Borrower, Borrower shall promptly notify Lender thereof and, at the request and option of Lender, Borrower shall, pursuant to an agreement in form and substance satisfactory to Lender, either (i) arrange for the issuer and any confirmer of such letter of credit to consent to an assignment to Lender of the proceeds of any drawing under the letter of credit or (ii) arrange for Lender to become the transferee beneficiary of the letter of credit, with Lender agreeing, in each case that the proceeds of any drawing under the letter of credit are to be applied as provided in Section 7.2 of this Security Instrument.

ARTICLE IV - OBLIGATIONS AND RELIANCES

Section 4.1 Relationship of Borrower and Lender. The relationship between Borrower and Lender is solely that of debtor and creditor, and Lender has no fiduciary or other special relationship with Borrower, and no term or condition of any of the Loan Agreement, the Note, this Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents shall be construed so as to deem the relationship between Borrower and Lender to be other than that of debtor and creditor.

 

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Section 4.2 No Reliance on Lender. The general partners, members, principals and (if Borrower is a trust) beneficial owners of Borrower are experienced in the ownership and operation of properties similar to the Property, and Borrower and Lender are relying solely upon such expertise and business plan in connection with the ownership and operation of the Property. Borrower is not relying on Lender’s expertise, business acumen or advice in connection with the Property.

Section 4.3 No Lender Obligations. (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsections 1.1(h) and (n) or Section 1.2, Lender is not undertaking the performance of (i) any obligations under the Leases; or (ii) any obligations with respect to such agreements, contracts, certificates, instruments, franchises, permits, trademarks, licenses and other documents.

(b) By accepting or approving anything required to be observed, performed or fulfilled or to be given to Lender pursuant to this Security Instrument, the Loan Agreement, the Note or the other Loan Documents, including any officer’s certificate, balance sheet, statement of profit and loss or other financial statement, survey, appraisal, or insurance policy, Lender shall not be deemed to have warranted, consented to, or affirmed the sufficiency, the legality or effectiveness of same, and such acceptance or approval thereof shall not constitute any warranty or affirmation with respect thereto by Lender.

Section 4.4 Reliance. Borrower recognizes and acknowledges that in accepting the Loan Agreement, the Note, this Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents, Lender is expressly and primarily relying on the truth and accuracy of the warranties and representations set forth in Section 4.1 of the Loan Agreement without any obligation to investigate the Property and notwithstanding any investigation of the Property by Lender; that such reliance existed on the part of Lender prior to the date hereof, that the warranties and representations are a material inducement to Lender in making the Loan; and that Lender would not be willing to make the Loan and accept this Security Instrument in the absence of the warranties and representations as set forth in Section 4.1 of the Loan Agreement.

ARTICLE V - FURTHER ASSURANCES

Section 5.1 Recording of Security Instrument, etc. Borrower forthwith upon the execution and delivery of this Security Instrument and thereafter, from time to time, shall cause this Security Instrument and any of the other Loan Documents creating a lien or security interest or evidencing the lien hereof upon the Property and each instrument of further assurance to be filed, registered or recorded in such manner and in such places as may be required by any present or future law in order to publish notice of and fully to protect and perfect the lien or security interest hereof upon, and the interest of Lender in, the Property. Borrower shall pay all taxes, filing, registration or recording fees, and all expenses incident to the preparation, execution, acknowledgment and/or recording of the Note, this Security Instrument, the other Loan Documents, any note, deed of trust or mortgage supplemental hereto, any security instrument with respect to the Property and any instrument of further assurance, and any modification or amendment of the foregoing documents, and all federal, state, county and municipal taxes,

 

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duties, imposts, assessments and charges arising out of or in connection with the execution and delivery of this Security Instrument, any deed of trust or mortgage supplemental hereto, any other security instrument with respect to the Property or any instrument of further assurance, and any modification or amendment of the foregoing documents, except where prohibited by law so to do.

Section 5.2 Further Acts, Etc. Borrower shall, at the cost of Borrower, and without expense to Lender, do, execute, acknowledge and deliver all and every such further acts, deeds, conveyances, deeds of trust, mortgages, assignments, notices of assignments, transfers and assurances as Lender shall, from time to time, reasonably require, for the better assuring, conveying, assigning, transferring, and confirming unto Lender the property and rights hereby mortgaged, deeded, granted, bargained, sold, conveyed, confirmed, pledged, assigned, warranted and transferred or intended now or hereafter so to be, or which Borrower may be or may hereafter become bound to convey or assign to Lender, or for carrying out the intention or facilitating the performance of the terms of this Security Instrument or for filing, registering or recording this Security Instrument, or for complying with all Legal Requirements. Borrower, on demand, shall execute and deliver, and in the event it shall fail to so execute and deliver, hereby authorizes Lender to execute in the name of Borrower or without the signature of Borrower to the extent Lender may lawfully do so, one or more financing statements to evidence more effectively the security interest of Lender in the Property (including the filing of a financing statement with a generic description such as “all assets”). Borrower grants to Lender an irrevocable power of attorney coupled with an interest for the purpose of exercising and perfecting any and all rights and remedies available to Lender at law and in equity, including such rights and remedies available to Lender pursuant to this Section 5.2.

Section 5.3 Changes in Tax, Debt, Credit and Documentary Stamp Laws. (a) If any law is enacted or adopted or amended after the date of this Security Instrument which deducts the Debt from the value of the Property for the purpose of taxation or which imposes a tax, either directly or indirectly, on the Debt or Lender’s interest in the Property, Borrower shall pay the tax, with interest and penalties thereon, if any. If Lender is advised by counsel chosen by it that the payment of tax by Borrower would be unlawful or taxable to Lender or unenforceable or provide the basis for a defense of usury, then Lender shall have the option by written notice of not less than one hundred twenty (120) days to declare the Debt immediately due and payable.

(b) Borrower shall not claim or demand or be entitled to any credit or credits on account of the Debt for any part of the Taxes or Other Charges assessed against the Property, or any part thereof, and no deduction shall otherwise be made or claimed from the assessed value of the Property, or any part thereof, for real estate tax purposes by reason of this Security Instrument or the Debt. If such claim, credit or deduction shall be required by law, Lender shall have the option, by written notice of not less than one hundred twenty (120) days, to declare the Debt immediately due and payable.

(c) If at any time the United States of America, any State thereof or any subdivision of any such State shall require revenue or other stamps to be affixed to the Note, this Security Instrument, or any of the other Loan Documents or impose any other tax or charge on the same, Borrower shall pay for the same, with interest and penalties thereon, if any.

 

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Section 5.4 Severing of Security Instrument. The provisions of Section 8.2(c) of the Loan Agreement are hereby incorporated by reference herein.

Section 5.5 Replacement Documents. Upon receipt of an affidavit of an officer of Lender as to the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of the Note or any other Loan Document which is not of public record, and, in the case of any such mutilation, upon surrender and cancellation of such Note or other Loan Document, Borrower shall issue, in lieu thereof, a replacement Note or other Loan Document, dated the date of such lost, stolen, destroyed or mutilated Note or other Loan Document in the same principal amount thereof and otherwise of like tenor.

ARTICLE VI - DUE ON SALE/ENCUMBRANCE

Section 6.1 Lender Reliance. Borrower acknowledges that Lender has examined and relied on the experience of Borrower and its general partners, members, principals and (if Borrower is a trust) beneficial owners in owning and operating properties such as the Property in agreeing to make the Loan, and will continue to rely on Borrower’s ownership of the Property as a means of maintaining the value of the Property as security for repayment of the Debt and the performance of the Other Obligations. Borrower acknowledges that Lender has a valid interest in maintaining the value of the Property so as to ensure that, should Borrower default in the repayment of the Debt or the performance of the Other Obligations, Lender can recover the Debt by a sale of the Property.

Section 6.2 No Sale/Encumbrance. Neither Borrower nor any Restricted Party (as defined in the Loan Agreement) shall Transfer the Property or any part thereof or any interest therein or permit or suffer the Property or any part thereof or any interest therein to be Transferred other than as expressly permitted pursuant to the terms of the Loan Agreement.

ARTICLE VII - RIGHTS AND REMEDIES UPON DEFAULT

Section 7.1 Remedies. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of any Event of Default (as defined in the Loan Agreement), Borrower agrees that Lender may take such action, without notice or demand, as it deems advisable to protect and enforce its rights against Borrower and in and to the Property, including the following actions, each of which may be pursued concurrently or otherwise, at such time and in such order as Lender may determine, in its discretion, without impairing or otherwise affecting the other rights and remedies of Lender:

(a) declare the entire unpaid Debt to be immediately due and payable;

(b) institute proceedings, judicial or otherwise, for the complete foreclosure of this Security Instrument under any applicable provision of law, in which case the Property or any interest therein may be sold for cash or upon credit in one or more parcels or in several interests or portions and in any order or manner;

(c) with or without entry, to the extent permitted and pursuant to the procedures provided by applicable law, institute proceedings for the partial foreclosure of this Security Instrument for the portion of the Debt then due and payable, subject to the continuing lien and security interest of this Security Instrument for the balance of the Debt not then due, unimpaired and without loss of priority;

 

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(d) sell for cash or upon credit the Property or any part thereof and all estate, claim, demand, right, title and interest of Borrower therein and rights of redemption thereof, pursuant to power of sale or otherwise, at one or more sales, as an entirety or in parcels, at such time and place, upon such terms and after such notice thereof as may be required or permitted by law;

(e) institute an action, suit or proceeding in equity for the specific performance of any covenant, condition or agreement contained herein, in the Note, the Loan Agreement or in the other Loan Documents;

(f) recover judgment on the Note either before, during or after any proceedings for the enforcement of this Security Instrument or the other Loan Documents;

(g) apply for and obtain the appointment, on an ex parte basis (any required notice of such appointment or any proceeding to appoint the same being hereby expressly waived) and without regard for the adequacy of the security for the Debt and without regard for the solvency of Borrower, any guarantor, indemnitor or of any Person liable for the payment of the Debt, of a receiver, trustee, liquidator or conservator of the Property to do all of the actions set forth in subparagraph (h) below and to, with the consent of Lender, dispose (by lease, sale or otherwise) of some or all of the Property in the course of the proceeding in which such receiver, trustee, liquidator or conservator is appointed;

(h) the license granted to Borrower under Section 1.2 hereof shall automatically be revoked and Lender may enter into or upon the Property, either personally or by its agents, nominees or attorneys and dispossess Borrower and its agents and servants therefrom, without liability for trespass, damages or otherwise and exclude Borrower and its agents or servants wholly therefrom, and take possession of all books, records and accounts relating thereto and Borrower agrees to surrender possession of the Property and of such books, records and accounts to Lender upon demand, and thereupon Lender may (i) use, operate, manage, control, insure, maintain, repair, restore and otherwise deal with all and every part of the Property and conduct the business thereat; (ii) complete any construction on the Property in such manner and form as Lender deems advisable; (iii) make alterations, additions, renewals, replacements and improvements to or on the Property; (iv) exercise all rights and powers of Borrower with respect to the Property, whether in the name of Borrower or otherwise, including the right to make, cancel, enforce or modify Leases, obtain and evict tenants, and demand, sue for, collect and receive all Rents of the Property and every part thereof; (v) require Borrower to pay monthly in advance to Lender, or any receiver appointed to collect the Rents, the fair and reasonable rental value for the use and occupation of such part of the Property as may be occupied by Borrower; (vi) require Borrower to vacate and surrender possession of the Property to Lender or to such receiver and, in default thereof, Borrower may be evicted by summary proceedings or otherwise; and (vii) apply the receipts from the Property to the payment of the Debt, in such order, priority and proportions as Lender shall deem appropriate in its discretion after deducting therefrom all expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred in connection with the aforesaid operations and all amounts necessary to pay the Taxes, Other Charges, insurance and other expenses in connection with the Property, as well as just and reasonable compensation for the services of Lender, its counsel, agents and employees;

 

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(i) exercise any and all rights and remedies granted to a secured party upon default under the Uniform Commercial Code, including: (i) the right to take possession of the Fixtures, the Equipment, the Personal Property or any part thereof, and to take such other measures as Lender may deem necessary for the care, protection and preservation of the Fixtures, the Equipment, the Personal Property, and (ii) request Borrower at its expense to assemble the Fixtures, the Equipment, the Personal Property and make it available to Lender at a convenient place acceptable to Lender. Any notice of sale, disposition or other intended action by Lender with respect to the Fixtures, the Equipment, the Personal Property sent to Borrower in accordance with the provisions hereof at least ten (10) days prior to such action, shall constitute commercially reasonable notice to Borrower;

(j) apply any sums then deposited or held in escrow or otherwise by or on behalf of Lender in accordance with the terms of the Loan Agreement, this Security Instrument or any other Loan Document to the payment of the following items in any order in its discretion: (i) Taxes and Other Charges; (ii) Insurance Premiums; (iii) interest on the unpaid principal balance of the Note; (iv) amortization of the unpaid principal balance of the Note; and (v) all other sums payable pursuant to the Note, the Loan Agreement, this Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents, including advances made by Lender pursuant to the terms of this Security Instrument;

(k) surrender the Policies maintained pursuant to the Loan Agreement, collect the unearned Insurance Premiums and apply such sums as a credit on the Debt in such priority and proportion as Lender shall deem proper, and in connection therewith, Borrower hereby appoints Lender as agent and attorney-in-fact (which is coupled with an interest and is therefore irrevocable) for Borrower to collect such Insurance Premiums;

(l) prohibit Borrower and anyone claiming for or through Borrower from making use of or withdrawing any sums from any lockbox, escrow or similar account;

(m) pursue such other remedies as Lender may have under applicable law; or

(n) apply the undisbursed balance of any Net Proceeds Deficiency deposit, together with interest thereon, to the payment of the Debt in such order, priority and proportions as Lender shall deem to be appropriate in its discretion.

In the event of a sale, by foreclosure, power of sale or otherwise, of less than all of the Property, this Security Instrument shall continue as a lien and security interest on the remaining portion of the Property unimpaired and without loss of priority.

Section 7.2 Application of Proceeds. The purchase money, proceeds and avails of any disposition of the Property, and or any part thereof, or any other sums collected by Lender pursuant to the Note, this Security Instrument or the other Loan Documents, may be applied by Lender to the payment of the Debt in such priority and proportions as Lender in its discretion shall deem proper.

 

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Section 7.3 Right to Cure Defaults. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of any Event of Default, or if Borrower fails to make any payment or to do any act as herein provided, Lender may, but without any obligation to do so and without notice to or demand on Borrower and without releasing Borrower from any obligation hereunder, make any payment or do any act required of Borrower hereunder in such manner and to such extent as Lender may deem necessary to protect the security hereof. Lender is authorized to enter upon the Property for such purposes, or appear in, defend, or bring any action or proceeding to protect its interest in the Property or to foreclose this Security Instrument or collect the Debt, and the cost and expense thereof (including reasonable attorneys’ fees to the extent permitted by law), with interest as provided in this Section 7.3, shall constitute a portion of the Debt and shall be due and payable to Lender upon demand. All such costs and expenses incurred by Lender in remedying such Event of Default or such failed payment or act or in appearing in, defending, or bringing any such action or proceeding shall bear interest at the Default Rate (as defined in the Note), for the period after notice from Lender that such cost or expense was incurred to the date of payment to Lender. All such costs and expenses incurred by Lender together with interest thereon calculated at the Default Rate shall be deemed to constitute a portion of the Debt and be secured by this Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents and shall be immediately due and payable upon demand by Lender therefor.

Section 7.4 Actions and Proceedings. Lender has the right to appear in and defend any action or proceeding brought with respect to the Property and to bring any action or proceeding, in the name and on behalf of Borrower, which Lender, in its discretion, decides should be brought to protect its interest in the Property.

Section 7.5 Recovery of Sums Required To Be Paid. Lender shall have the right from time to time to take action to recover any sum or sums which constitute a part of the Debt as the same become due, without regard to whether or not the balance of the Debt shall be due, and without prejudice to the right of Lender thereafter to bring an action of foreclosure, or any other action, for a default or defaults by Borrower existing at the time such earlier action was commenced.

Section 7.6 Examination of Books and Records. At reasonable times and upon reasonable notice, Lender, its agents, accountants and attorneys shall have the right to examine the records, books, management and other papers of Borrower which reflect upon their financial condition, at the Property or at any office regularly maintained by Borrower where the books and records are located. Lender and its agents shall have the right to make copies and extracts from the foregoing records and other papers. In addition, at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice, Lender, its agents, accountants and attorneys shall have the right to examine and audit the books and records of Borrower pertaining to the income, expenses and operation of the Property during reasonable business hours at any office of Borrower where the books and records are located. This Section 7.6 shall apply throughout the term of the Note and without regard to whether an Event of Default has occurred or is continuing.

Section 7.7 Other Rights, etc. (a) The failure of Lender to insist upon strict performance of any term hereof shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any term of this Security Instrument. Borrower shall not be relieved of Borrower’s obligations hereunder by reason of (i) the failure of Lender to comply with any request of Borrower or any guarantor or any indemnitor

 

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with respect to the Loan to take any action to foreclose this Security Instrument or otherwise enforce any of the provisions hereof or of the Note or the other Loan Documents, (ii) the release, regardless of consideration, of the whole or any part of the Property, or of any person liable for the Debt or any portion thereof, or (iii) any agreement or stipulation by Lender extending the time of payment or otherwise modifying or supplementing the terms of the Note, this Security Instrument or the other Loan Documents.

(b) It is agreed that the risk of loss or damage to the Property is on Borrower, and Lender shall have no liability whatsoever for decline in value of the Property, for failure to maintain the Policies, or for failure to determine whether insurance in force is adequate as to the amount of risks insured. Possession by Lender shall not be deemed an election of judicial relief if any such possession is requested or obtained with respect to any Property or collateral not in Lender’s possession.

(c) Lender may resort for the payment of the Debt to any other security held by Lender in such order and manner as Lender, in its discretion, may elect. Lender may take action to recover the Debt, or any portion thereof, or to enforce any covenant hereof without prejudice to the right of Lender thereafter to foreclose this Security Instrument. The rights of Lender under this Security Instrument shall be separate, distinct and cumulative and none shall be given effect to the exclusion of the others. No act of Lender shall be construed as an election to proceed under any one provision herein to the exclusion of any other provision. Lender shall not be limited exclusively to the rights and remedies herein stated but shall be entitled to every right and remedy now or hereafter afforded at law or in equity.

Section 7.8 Right to Release Any Portion of the Property. Lender may release any portion of the Property for such consideration as Lender may require without, as to the remainder of the Property, in any way impairing or affecting the lien or priority of this Security Instrument, or improving the position of any subordinate lienholder with respect thereto, except to the extent that the obligations hereunder shall have been reduced by the actual monetary consideration, if any, received by Lender for such release, and may accept by assignment, pledge or otherwise any other property in place thereof as Lender may require without being accountable for so doing to any other lienholder. This Security Instrument shall continue as a lien and security interest in the remaining portion of the Property.

Section 7.9 Violation of Laws. If the Property is not in material compliance with Legal Requirements, Lender may impose additional requirements upon Borrower in connection herewith including monetary reserves or financial equivalents.

Section 7.10 Recourse and Choice of Remedies. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Security Instrument or the Loan Agreement, including Section 9.3 of the Loan Agreement, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Lender and other Indemnified Parties (as hereinafter defined) are entitled to enforce the obligations of Borrower contained in Sections 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3 herein and Section 9.3 of the Loan Agreement without first resorting to or exhausting any security or collateral and without first having recourse to the Note or any of the Property, through foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure or otherwise, and in the event Lender commences a foreclosure action against the Property, Lender is entitled to pursue a deficiency judgment with respect to such obligations against Borrower. The provisions

 

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of Sections 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3 herein and Section 9.3 of the Loan Agreement are exceptions to any non-recourse or exculpation provisions in the Loan Agreement, the Note, this Security Instrument or the other Loan Documents, and Borrower is fully and personally liable for the obligations pursuant to Sections 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3 herein and Section 9.3 of the Loan Agreement. The liability of Borrower pursuant to Sections 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3 herein and Section 9.3 of the Loan Agreement is not limited to the original principal amount of the Note. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall inhibit or prevent Lender from foreclosing or exercising any other rights and remedies pursuant to the Loan Agreement, the Note, this Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents, whether simultaneously with foreclosure proceedings or in any other sequence. A separate action or actions may be brought and prosecuted against Borrower pursuant to Sections 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3 herein and Section 9.3 of the Loan Agreement whether or not action is brought against any other Person or whether or not any other Person is joined in the action or actions. In addition, Lender shall have the right but not the obligation to join and participate in, as a party if it so elects, any administrative or judicial proceedings or actions initiated in connection with any matter addressed in Article 9 herein.

Section 7.11 Right of Entry. Upon reasonable notice to Borrower, Lender and its agents shall have the right to enter and inspect the Property at all reasonable times.

Section 7.12 Rights Pertaining To Sales. The following provisions shall, to the extent permitted by law, apply to any sale or sales of all or any portion of the Property under or by virtue of this Security Instrument, whether under any power of sale herein granted or by virtue of judicial proceedings or of a judgment or decree of foreclosure and sale:

(a) Trustee (for purposes of this Section 7.12 only, the term “Trustee” shall be interpreted to include any public officer or other person having the responsibility to conduct any sale of all or part of the Property pursuant to this Security Instrument) may conduct any number of sales from time to time. The power of sale shall not be exhausted by any one or more of such sales as to any part of the Property that has not been sold or by any sale that is not completed or is defective until the Debt has been paid in full.

(b) Any sale may be postponed or adjourned by public announcement at the time and place appointed for such sale or for such postponed or adjourned sale, and such sale may be completed at the time and place so announced without further notice.

(c) Lender is hereby appointed the true and lawful attorney-in-fact of Borrower, which appointment is irrevocable and shall be deemed to be coupled with an interest, in Borrower’s name and stead, to make all necessary conveyances, assignments, transfers and deliveries of the Property and rights so sold, and for that purpose Lender may execute all necessary instruments to accomplish the same, and may substitute one or more persons with like power, and Borrower hereby ratifies and confirms all that said attorney or such substitute or substitutes shall lawfully do by virtue thereof. Nevertheless, Borrower, if requested by Lender, shall ratify and confirm any such sale or sales by executing and delivering to Lender or such purchaser or purchasers, as applicable, all such instruments as may be advisable, in Lender’s judgment, for the purposes designated in such request.

 

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(d) Any and all statements of fact or other recitals made in any of the instruments referred to in Section 7.12(c) given by Lender concerning nonpayment of the Debt, occurrence of any Event of Default, any declaration by Lender that all or any of the Debt is due and payable, any request to sell, any representation that notice of time, place and terms of sale and property or rights to be sold was duly given, or that any other act or thing was duly done by Lender, shall be taken as prima facie evidence of the truth of the facts so stated and recited.

(e) The receipt by Trustee of the purchase money paid at any such sale, or the receipt of any other person authorized to give the same, shall be sufficient discharge therefor to any purchaser of any property or rights sold as aforesaid, and no purchaser, or its representatives, grantees or assigns, after paying such purchase price and receiving such receipt, shall be bound to see to the application of such purchase price or any part thereof upon or for any trust or purpose of this Security Instrument or, in any manner whatsoever, be answerable for any loss, misapplication or non-application of any such purchase money, or part thereof, or be bound to inquire as to the authorization, necessity, expediency or regularity of any such sale.

(f) Any such sale or sales shall operate to divest all of the estate, right, title, interest, claim and demand whatsoever, whether at law or in equity, of Borrower in and to the properties and rights so sold, and shall be a perpetual bar both at law and in equity against Borrower and any and all persons claiming or who may claim the same, or any part thereof, by, through or under Borrower to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

(g) Upon any such sale or sales, Lender may bid for and acquire the Property and, in lieu of paying cash therefor, may make settlement for the purchase price by crediting against the Debt the amount of the bid made therefor, after deducting therefrom the expenses of the sale, the cost of any enforcement proceeding hereunder and any other sums that Lender is authorized to charge to Borrower under the terms of the Note, this Security Instrument, or any other Loan Document to the extent necessary to satisfy such bid.

(h) If Borrower, or any person claiming by, through or under Borrower, shall transfer or refuse or fail to surrender possession of the Property after any sale thereof, then Borrower or such person shall be deemed a tenant at sufferance of the purchaser at such sale, subject to eviction by means of unlawful detainer proceedings or other appropriate proceedings, and to any other right or remedy available hereunder or under applicable law.

(i) Upon any such sale, it shall not be necessary for Trustee, Lender or any public officer acting under execution or order of court to have present or constructively in its possession any or all of the Property.

(j) In the event of any sale referred to in this Section 7.12, the entire Debt, if not previously due and payable, immediately thereupon shall, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Note, this Security Instrument or any other Loan Document, become due and payable.

 

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(k) This instrument shall be effective as a mortgage as well as a deed of trust. If a sale hereunder shall be commenced by Trustee, Lender may, at any time before the sale of the Property, direct the Trustee to abandon the sale, and may institute suit for the collection of the Debt or part thereof and for the foreclosure of this Security Instrument. If Lender shall institute suit for the collection of the Debt or part thereof, and for the foreclosure of this Security Instrument, Lender may at any time before the entry of final judgment in said suit dismiss the same (or part thereof) and direct the Trustee to sell the Property in accordance with the provisions of this Security Instrument. Lender may pursue its rights and remedies against any guarantor or other party liable for any of the obligations in such a suit for foreclosure or by separate suit, whether or not the Trustee is also pursuing a sale under the terms hereof.

ARTICLE VIII - PREPAYMENT

Section 8.1 Prepayment. The Debt may not be prepaid in whole or in part except in accordance with the express terms and conditions of the Loan Agreement and the Note.

ARTICLE IX - INDEMNIFICATION

Section 9.1 General Indemnification. Borrower shall, at its sole cost and expense, protect (with legal counsel reasonably acceptable to Lender), defend, indemnify, release and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties from and against any and all claims, suits, liabilities (including strict liabilities), actions, proceedings, obligations, debts, damages, losses, costs, expenses, diminutions in value, fines, penalties, charges, fees, expenses, judgments, awards, amounts paid in settlement, punitive damages, foreseeable and unforeseeable consequential damages, of whatever kind or nature (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and other costs of defense) (collectively, the “Losses”) imposed upon or incurred by or asserted against any Indemnified Parties and directly or indirectly arising out of or in any way relating to any one or more of the following: (a) ownership of this Security Instrument, the Property or any interest therein or receipt of any Rents; (b) any amendment to, or restructuring of, the Debt, the Note, the Loan Agreement, this Security Instrument, or any other Loan Documents; (c) any and all lawful action that may be taken by Lender in connection with the enforcement of the provisions of this Security Instrument, the Loan Agreement, the Note or any of the other Loan Documents, whether or not suit is filed in connection with same, or in connection with Borrower, any guarantor or any indemnitor Person and/or any partner, joint venturer or shareholder thereof becoming a party to a voluntary or involuntary federal or state bankruptcy, insolvency or similar proceeding; (d) any accident, injury to or death of persons or loss of or damage to property occurring in, on or about the Property or any part thereof or on the adjoining sidewalks, curbs, adjacent property or adjacent parking areas, streets or ways; (e) any use, nonuse or condition in, on or about the Property or any part thereof or on the adjoining sidewalks, curbs, adjacent property or adjacent parking areas, streets or ways; (f) any failure on the part of Borrower to perform or be in compliance with any of the terms of this Security Instrument, the Note, the Loan Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents; (g) performance of any labor or services or the furnishing of any materials or other property in respect of the Property or any part thereof; (h) the failure of any person to file timely with the Internal Revenue Service an accurate Form 1099-B, Statement for Recipients of Proceeds from Real Estate, Broker and Barter Exchange Transactions, which may be required in connection with this Security Instrument, or to supply a

 

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copy thereof in a timely fashion to the recipient of the proceeds of the transaction in connection with which this Security Instrument is made; (i) any failure of the Property to be in compliance with any Legal Requirements; (j) the enforcement by any Indemnified Party of the provisions of this Article 9; (k) any and all claims and demands whatsoever which may be asserted against Lender by reason of any alleged obligations or undertakings on its part to perform or discharge any of the terms, covenants, or agreements contained in any Lease; (l) any and all claims (including lender liability claims) or demands by Borrower or any third parties, including any guarantor or indemnitor; (m) the payment of any commission, charge or brokerage fee to anyone claiming through Borrower which may be payable in connection with the funding of the Loan; or (n) any misrepresentation made by Borrower in this Security Instrument or any other Loan Document. Any amounts payable to Lender by reason of the application of this Section 9.1 shall become immediately due and payable and shall bear interest at the Default Rate from the date loss or damage is sustained by Lender until paid.

Section 9.2 Deed of Trust and/or Intangible Tax. Borrower shall, at its sole cost and expense, protect, defend, indemnify, release and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties from and against any and all Losses imposed upon or incurred by or asserted against any Indemnified Parties and directly or indirectly arising out of or in any way relating to any tax on the making and/or recording of this Security Instrument, the Note or any of the other Loan Documents, but excluding any income, franchise or other similar taxes. Borrower hereby agrees that, in the event that it is determined that any documentary stamp taxes, intangible personal property taxes, indebtedness taxes or privilege taxes are due hereon or on any deed of trust or promissory note executed in connection herewith (including the Note), Borrower shall indemnify and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties for all such documentary stamp taxes, intangible personal property taxes, indebtedness taxes and/or privilege taxes, including all penalties and interest assessed or charged in connection therewith.

Section 9.3 ERISA Indemnification. Borrower shall, at its sole cost and expense, protect, defend, indemnify, release and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties from and against any and all Losses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in the investigation, defense, and settlement of Losses incurred in correcting any prohibited transaction or in the sale of a prohibited loan, and in obtaining any individual prohibited transaction exemption under ERISA that may be required, in Lender’s discretion) that Lender may incur, directly or indirectly, as a result of a breach of any of the representations made under Section 4.1.9 of the Loan Agreement or a breach of any negative covenants contained in Section 5.2.9 of the Loan Agreement.

Section 9.4 Duty to Defend; Attorneys’ Fees and Other Fees and Expenses. Upon written request by any Indemnified Party, Borrower shall defend such Indemnified Party (if requested by any Indemnified Party, in the name of the Indemnified Party) by attorneys and other professionals approved by the Indemnified Parties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the defendants in any such claim or proceeding include both Borrower and any Indemnified Party and Borrower and such Indemnified Party shall have reasonably concluded that there are any legal defenses available to it and/or other Indemnified Parties that are different from or additional to those available to Borrower, such Indemnified Party shall have the right to select separate counsel to assert such legal defenses and to otherwise participate in the defense of such action on behalf of such Indemnified Party, provided that no compromise or settlement shall be entered

 

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without Borrower’s consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Upon demand, Borrower shall pay or, in the sole and absolute discretion of the Indemnified Parties, reimburse, the Indemnified Parties for the payment of reasonable fees and disbursements of attorneys, engineers, environmental consultants, laboratories and other professionals in connection therewith.

Section 9.5 Environmental Indemnity. Simultaneously with this Security Instrument, Borrower and Guarantor have executed that certain Environmental Indemnity. The obligations of Borrower and Guarantor under the Environmental Indemnity are not part of the Debt and are not secured by this Security Instrument.

ARTICLE X - WAIVERS

Section 10.1 Waiver of Counterclaim. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Borrower hereby waives the right to assert a counterclaim, other than a mandatory or compulsory counterclaim, in any action or proceeding brought against it by Lender arising out of or in any way connected with this Security Instrument, the Loan Agreement, the Note, any of the other Loan Documents, or the Obligations.

Section 10.2 Marshalling and Other Matters. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Borrower hereby waives the benefit of all homestead, appraisement, valuation, stay, extension, reinstatement and redemption laws now or hereafter in force and all rights of marshalling in the event of any sale hereunder of the Property or any part thereof or any interest therein. Further, Borrower hereby expressly waives any and all rights of redemption from sale under any order or decree of foreclosure of this Security Instrument on behalf of Borrower, and on behalf of each and every person acquiring any interest in or title to the Property subsequent to the date of this Security Instrument and on behalf of all persons to the extent permitted by applicable law, and hereby waives any defense Borrower might assert or have by reason of Lender’s failure to make any tenant or lessee of the Property a party defendant in any foreclosure proceeding or action instituted by Lender.

Section 10.3 Waiver of Notice. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Borrower shall not be entitled to any notices of any nature whatsoever from Lender except with respect to matters for which this Security Instrument specifically and expressly provides for the giving of notice by Lender to Borrower and except with respect to matters for which Lender is required by applicable law to give notice, and Borrower hereby expressly waives the right to receive any notice from Lender with respect to any matter for which this Security Instrument does not specifically and expressly provide for the giving of notice by Lender to Borrower.

Section 10.4 Waiver of Statute of Limitations. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Borrower hereby expressly waives and releases to the fullest extent permitted by law, the pleading of any statute of limitations as a defense to payment of the Debt or performance of its Other Obligations.

Section 10.5 Survival. The indemnifications made pursuant to Sections 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3 herein shall continue indefinitely in full force and effect and shall survive and shall in no way be impaired by any of the following: any satisfaction or other termination of this Security

 

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Instrument, any assignment or other transfer of all or any portion of this Security Instrument or Lender’s interest in the Property (but, in such case, shall benefit both Indemnified Parties and any assignee or transferee), any exercise of Lender’s rights and remedies pursuant hereto including foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, any exercise of any rights and remedies pursuant to the Loan Agreement, the Note or any of the other Loan Documents, any transfer of all or any portion of the Property (whether by Borrower or by Lender following foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure or at any other time), any amendment to this Security Instrument, the Loan Agreement, the Note or the other Loan Documents, and any act or omission that might otherwise be construed as a release or discharge of Borrower from the obligations pursuant hereto.

Section 10.6 Trial by Jury. BORROWER HEREBY AGREES NOT TO ELECT A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY ISSUE TRIABLE OF RIGHT BY JURY, AND WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY FULLY TO THE EXTENT THAT ANY SUCH RIGHT SHALL NOW OR HEREAFTER EXIST WITH REGARD TO THE LOAN DOCUMENTS, OR ANY CLAIM, COUNTERCLAIM OR OTHER ACTION ARISING IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. THIS WAIVER OF RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IS GIVEN KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY BY BORROWER, AND IS INTENDED TO ENCOMPASS INDIVIDUALLY EACH INSTANCE AND EACH ISSUE AS TO WHICH THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY WOULD OTHERWISE ACCRUE. LENDER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO FILE A COPY OF THIS PARAGRAPH IN ANY PROCEEDING AS CONCLUSIVE EVIDENCE OF THIS WAIVER BY BORROWER.

ARTICLE XI - EXCULPATION

The provisions of Section 9.3 of the Loan Agreement are hereby incorporated by reference into this Security Instrument to the same extent and with the same force as if fully set forth herein.

ARTICLE XII - NOTICES

All notices or other written communications hereunder shall be delivered in accordance with Section 10.6 of the Loan Agreement.

ARTICLE XIII - APPLICABLE LAW

Section 13.1 Governing Law. This Security Instrument shall be governed in accordance with the terms and provisions of Section 10.3 of the Loan Agreement.

Section 13.2 Usury Laws. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, (a) all agreements and communications between Borrower and Lender are hereby and shall automatically be limited so that, after taking into account all amounts deemed interest, the interest contracted for, charged or received by Lender shall never exceed the maximum lawful rate or amount, (b) in calculating whether any interest exceeds the lawful maximum, all such interest shall be amortized, prorated, allocated and spread over the full amount and term of all principal indebtedness of Borrower to Lender, and (c) if through any contingency or event, Lender receives or is deemed to receive interest in excess of the lawful maximum, any such excess shall be deemed to have been applied toward payment of the principal of any and all then outstanding indebtedness of Borrower to Lender, or if there is no such indebtedness, shall immediately be returned to Borrower.

 

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Section 13.3 Provisions Subject to Applicable Law. All rights, powers and remedies provided in this Security Instrument may be exercised only to the extent that the exercise thereof does not violate any applicable provisions of law and are intended to be limited to the extent necessary so that they will not render this Security Instrument invalid, unenforceable or not entitled to be recorded, registered or filed under the provisions of any applicable law. If any term of this Security Instrument or any application thereof shall be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Security Instrument and any other application of the term shall not be affected thereby.

ARTICLE XIV - DEFINITIONS

All capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the respective meanings set forth in the Loan Agreement. Unless the context clearly indicates a contrary intent or unless otherwise specifically provided herein, words used in this Security Instrument may be used interchangeably in singular or plural form and the word “Borrower” shall mean “each Borrower and any subsequent owner or owners of the Property or any part thereof or any interest therein,” the word “Lender” shall mean “Lender and any subsequent holder of the Note,” the word “Note” shall mean “the Note and any other evidence of indebtedness secured by this Security Instrument,” the word “Property” shall include any portion of the Property and any interest therein, and the phrases “attorneys’ fees”, “legal fees” and “counsel fees” shall include any and all attorneys’, paralegal and law clerk fees and disbursements, including fees and disbursements at the pre-trial, trial and appellate levels incurred or paid by Lender in protecting its interest in the Property, the Leases and the Rents and enforcing its rights hereunder.

ARTICLE XV - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Section 15.1 No Oral Change. This Security Instrument, and any provisions hereof, including the provisions of this Section, may not be modified, amended, waived, extended, changed, discharged or terminated orally or by any act or failure to act on the part of Borrower or Lender, but only by an agreement in writing signed by the party against whom enforcement of any modification, amendment, waiver, extension, change, discharge or termination is sought, and the parties hereby: (a) expressly agree that it shall not be reasonable for any of them to rely on any alleged, non-written amendment to this Security Instrument; (b) irrevocably waive any and all right to enforce any alleged, non-written amendment to this Security Instrument; and (c) expressly agree that it shall be beyond the scope of authority (apparent or otherwise) for any of their respective agents to agree to any non-written modification of this Security Instrument.

Section 15.2 Successors and Assigns. This Security Instrument shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Borrower and Lender and their respective successors and assigns forever.

Section 15.3 Inapplicable Provisions. If any term, covenant or condition of the Loan Agreement, the Note or this Security Instrument is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, the Loan Agreement, the Note and this Security Instrument shall be construed without such provision.

 

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Section 15.4 Headings, Etc. The headings and captions of various Sections of this Security Instrument are for convenience of reference only and are not to be construed as defining or limiting, in any way, the scope or intent of the provisions hereof.

Section 15.5 Number and Gender. Whenever the context may require, any pronouns used herein shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine or neuter forms, and the singular form of nouns and pronouns shall include the plural and vice versa.

Section 15.6 Subrogation. If any or all of the proceeds of the Note have been used to extinguish, extend or renew any indebtedness heretofore existing against the Property, then, to the extent of the funds so used, Lender shall be subrogated to all of the rights, claims, liens, titles, and interests existing against the Property heretofore held by, or in favor of, the holder of such indebtedness and such former rights, claims, liens, titles, and interests, if any, are not waived but rather are continued in full force and effect in favor of Lender and are merged with the lien and security interest created herein as cumulative security for the repayment of the Debt, the performance and discharge of Borrower’s obligations hereunder, under the Loan Agreement, the Note and the other Loan Documents and the performance and discharge of the Other Obligations.

Section 15.7 Entire Agreement. The Note, the Loan Agreement, this Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents constitute the entire understanding and agreement between Borrower and Lender with respect to the transactions arising in connection with the Debt and supersede all prior written or oral understandings and agreements between Borrower and Lender with respect thereto. Borrower hereby acknowledges that, except as incorporated in writing in the Note, the Loan Agreement, this Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents, there are not, and were not, and no persons are or were authorized by Lender to make, any representations, understandings, stipulations, agreements or promises, oral or written, with respect to the transaction which is the subject of the Note, the Loan Agreement, this Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents.

Section 15.8 Limitation on Lender’s Responsibility. No provision of this Security Instrument shall operate to place any obligation or liability for the control, care, management or repair of the Property upon Lender, nor shall it operate to make Lender responsible or liable for any waste committed on the Property by the tenants or any other Person, or for any dangerous or defective condition of the Property, or for any negligence in the management, upkeep, repair or control of the Property resulting in loss or injury or death to any tenant, licensee, employee or stranger. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as constituting Lender a “mortgagee in possession.”

Section 15.9 Rules of Construction. The following rules of construction shall be applicable for all purposes of this Security Instrument and all documents or instruments supplemental hereto, unless the context otherwise clearly requires:

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(b) any pronoun used herein shall be deemed to cover all genders, and words importing the singular number shall mean and include the plural number, and vice versa;

(c) all captions to the Sections hereof are used for convenience and reference only and in no way define, limit or describe the scope or intent of, or in any way affect, this Security Instrument;

(d) the term “or” has, except where otherwise indicated, the inclusive meaning represented by the phrase “and/or”;

(e) the words “hereof,” “herein,” “hereby,” “hereunder,” and similar terms in this Security Instrument refer to this Security Instrument as a whole and not to any particular provision or section of this Security Instrument;

(f) an Event of Default shall “continue” or be “continuing” until such Event of Default has been waived in writing by Lender;

(g) No inference in favor of or against any party shall be drawn from the fact that such party has drafted any portion hereof or any other Loan Document;

(h) The cover page (if any) of, all recitals set forth in, and all Exhibits to, this Security Instrument are hereby incorporated herein; and

(i) Wherever Lender’s judgment, consent, approval or discretion is required under this Security Instrument or any other Loan Document for any matter or thing or Lender shall have an option, election, or right of determination or any other power to decide any matter relating to the terms and conditions of this Security Instrument, including any right to determine that something is satisfactory or not (“Decision Power”), such Decision Power shall be exercised in the sole and absolute discretion of Lender unless otherwise expressly stated to be reasonably exercised. Such Decision Power and each other power granted to Lender upon this Security Instrument or any other Loan Document may be exercised by Lender or by any authorized agent of Lender (including any servicer and/or attorney-in-fact), and Borrower hereby expressly agrees to recognize the exercise of such Decision Power by such authorized agent. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any authorized agent of Lender (including any servicer and/or attorney-in-fact) is hereby specifically authorized to remove a trustee and select and appoint a successor trustee.

Section 15.10 Duplicate Originals; Counterparts. This Security Instrument may be executed in any number of duplicate originals and each duplicate original shall be deemed to be an original. This Security Instrument may be executed in several counterparts, each of which counterpart shall be deemed an original instrument and all of which together shall constitute a single Security Instrument. The failure of any party hereto to execute this Security Instrument, or any counterpart hereof, shall not relieve the other signatories from their obligations hereunder.

 

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Section 15.11 Lender’s Right to Subordinate. Lender may, at its election, subordinate the lien of this Security Instrument and any or all of Lender’s rights, titles or interests hereunder to any lien, leasehold interest, easement, plat, covenant, restriction, dedication, encumbrance or other matter affecting the Property or any part thereof by recording a written declaration of such subordination in the office of the register or recorder of deeds or similar filing officer for the county in which the Land is located. If foreclosure sale occurs hereunder after the recording of any such declaration, the title received by the purchaser at such sale shall be subject to the matters specified in such declaration, but such declaration shall not otherwise affect the validity or terms of this Security Instrument or any other Loan Document or the priority of any lien or security interest created hereunder or under any other Loan Document. Without limitation of the foregoing, Lender shall have the right to unilaterally modify any Loan Document to release any lien on any portion of the Property

ARTICLE XVI - DEED OF TRUST PROVISIONS

Section 16.1 Concerning the Trustee. Trustee shall be under no duty to take any action hereunder except as expressly required hereunder or by law, or to perform any act which would involve Trustee in any expense or liability or to institute or defend any suit in respect hereof, unless properly indemnified to Trustee’s reasonable satisfaction. Trustee, by acceptance of this Security Instrument, covenants to perform and fulfill the trusts herein created, being liable, however, only for gross negligence or willful misconduct, and hereby waives any statutory fee and agrees to accept reasonable compensation, in lieu thereof, for any services rendered by Trustee in accordance with the terms hereof. Trustee may resign at any time upon giving thirty (30) days’ notice to Borrower and to Lender. Lender may remove Trustee at any time or from time to time and select a successor trustee. In the event of the death, removal, resignation, refusal to act, or inability to act of Trustee, or in its discretion for any reason whatsoever Lender may, without notice and without specifying any reason therefor and without applying to any court, select and appoint a successor trustee, by an instrument recorded wherever this Security Instrument is recorded and all powers, rights, duties and authority of Trustee, as aforesaid, shall thereupon become vested in such successor. Such substitute trustee shall not be required to give bond for the faithful performance of the duties of Trustee hereunder unless required by Lender. The procedure provided for in this paragraph for substitution of Trustee shall be in addition to and not in exclusion of any other provisions for substitution, by law or otherwise.

Section 16.2 Trustee’s Fees. Borrower shall pay all reasonable costs, fees and expenses incurred by Trustee and Trustee’s agents and counsel in connection with the performance by Trustee of Trustee’s duties hereunder and all such costs, fees and expenses shall be secured by this Security Instrument.

Section 16.3 Certain Rights. With the approval of Lender, Trustee shall have the right to take any and all of the following actions: (a) to select, employ, and advise with counsel (who may be, but need not be, counsel for Lender) upon any matters arising hereunder, including the preparation, execution, and interpretation of the Note, this Security Instrument or the Other Loan Documents, and shall be fully protected in relying as to legal matters on the advice of counsel, (b) to execute any of the trusts and powers hereof and to perform any duty hereunder either directly or through his/her agents or attorneys, (c) to select and employ, in and about the

 

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execution of his/her duties hereunder, suitable accountants, engineers and other experts, agents and attorneys-in-fact, either corporate or individual, not regularly in the employ of Trustee, and Trustee shall not be answerable for any act, default, negligence, or misconduct of any such accountant, engineer or other expert, agent or attorney-in-fact, if selected with reasonable care, or for any error of judgment or act done by Trustee in good faith, or be otherwise responsible or accountable under any circumstances whatsoever, except for Trustee’s gross negligence or bad faith and (d) any and all other lawful action as Lender may instruct Trustee to take to protect or enforce Lender’s rights hereunder. Trustee shall not be personally liable in case of entry by Trustee, or anyone entering by virtue of the powers herein granted to Trustee, upon the Property for debts contracted for or liability or damages incurred in the management or operation of the Property. Trustee shall have the right to rely on any instrument, document, or signature authorizing or supporting an action taken or proposed to be taken by Trustee hereunder, believed by Trustee in good faith to be genuine. Trustee shall be entitled to reimbursement for actual expenses incurred by Trustee in the performance of Trustee’s duties hereunder and to reasonable compensation for such of Trustee’s services hereunder as shall be rendered.

Section 16.4 Retention of Money. All moneys received by Trustee shall, until used or applied as herein provided, be held in trust for the purposes for which they were received, but need not be segregated in any manner from any other moneys (except to the extent required by applicable law) and Trustee shall be under no liability for interest on any moneys received by Trustee hereunder.

Section 16.5 Perfection of Appointment. Should any deed, conveyance, or instrument of any nature be required from Borrower by any Trustee or substitute trustee to more fully and certainly vest in and confirm to the Trustee or substitute trustee such estates rights, powers, and duties, then, upon request by the Trustee or substitute trustee, any and all such deeds, conveyances and instruments shall be made, executed, acknowledged, and delivered and shall be caused to be recorded and/or filed by Borrower.

Section 16.6 Succession Instruments. Any substitute trustee appointed pursuant to any of the provisions hereof shall, without any further act, deed, or conveyance, become vested with all the estates, properties, rights, powers, and trusts of its or his/her predecessor in the rights hereunder with like effect as if originally named as Trustee herein; but nevertheless, upon the written request of Lender or of the substitute trustee, the Trustee ceasing to act shall execute and deliver any instrument transferring to such substitute trustee, upon the trusts herein expressed, all the estates, properties, rights, powers, and trusts of the Trustee so ceasing to act, and shall duly assign, transfer and deliver any of the property and moneys held by such Trustee to the substitute trustee so appointed in the Trustee’s place.

ARTICLE XVII - STATE-SPECIFIC PROVISIONS

Section 17.1 Principles of Construction. In the event of any inconsistencies between the terms and conditions of this Article 17 and the terms and conditions of this Security Instrument, the terms and conditions of this Article 17 shall control and be binding.

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by any appropriate proceeding or remedy to foreclose this Security Instrument and to sell the Property. In the exercise of the remedy of foreclosure, Trustee hereunder, or his agent or successors, at the request of Lender hereunder, or the representatives or assigns of the Lender, after giving notice of the time and place of sale, by publication of such at least three (3) different times in some newspaper published in the county where the Property, or any part thereof, is located, the first of which publications shall be at least twenty (20) days previous to said sale, and on the day and at the County Courthouse in the County in which the Property is located, at which foreclosure sales are customarily held, or at the election of Lender at the Property, shall proceed to sell the Property at public auction for cash to the highest bidder, and in the bar of the right of redemption, and all other rights of redemption, statutory or otherwise (including, without limitation, those rights of redemption contained in Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 66-8-101, et seq.), homestead, dower, elective share, right of appraisement or valuation and all other rights and exemptions of every kind, all of which are hereby waived; and said Trustee shall apply the proceeds from such sale – First, to the payment of all costs and expenses of such sale, including attorney and trustees fees and expenses incurred in connection with the sale and Borrower’s default; Second, to the payment of all indebtedness secured hereby (the “Secured Indebtedness”) and interest thereon, including any and all advances made under the terms hereof with interest thereon; Third, the surplus, if any, to the parties legally entitled thereto. In the event Trustee cannot determine the person or persons to whom the surplus should be paid or a controversy exists with respect to the surplus that could subject the Lender or Trustee to liability, Trustee may pay the surplus into a court of competent jurisdiction in an Interpleader action and all expenses of such action, including legal fees incurred by Lender and Trustee, shall be paid from the surplus or, if the surplus is insufficient, by Borrower.

Lender or Lender’s designee may purchase the Property at any sale. In the event Lender purchases the Property at Trustee’s sale, to the extent that Lender’s bid price is less than or equal to the total amount of the Secured Indebtedness (including principal, interest, expenses and legal fees), Lender shall credit the amount so bid against the sums secured hereby rather than pay cash to Trustee. To the extent Lender’s bid price exceeds the Secured Indebtedness, Lender shall pay Trustee cash equal to such excess.

In case of any sale under this Security Instrument by virtue of the exercise of the power herein granted, or pursuant to any order in any judicial proceeding or otherwise, the Property or any part thereof may be sold in one parcel, in such parcels, manner or order as Lender in its sole discretion may elect, and one or more exercises of the power herein granted shall not extinguish or exhaust the power unless the entire Property is sold or the Secured Indebtedness paid in full.

Following a Trustee’s sale of the Property, Trustee shall deliver to the purchaser a Trustee’s Deed conveying the property so sold without any covenant or warranty, expressed or implied. The recitals in the Trustee’s Deed shall be prima facie evidence of the truth of the statements made therein.

Borrower further agrees that in case of any sale hereunder, it will at once surrender possession of the Property, and will from that moment become and be the tenant at will of the purchaser, and removable by process as upon a forcible and unlawful detainer suit, hereby agreeing to pay the said purchaser the reasonable rental value of the Property after such sale plus all expenses, including legal fees, incurred by the purchaser to obtain lawful possession of the Property.

 

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Section 17.3 Future Advances. This Security Instrument shall secure the payment of any additional amounts advanced, from time to time, by Lender to Borrower under the Note or other documents stating that such advances are secured hereby (“Future Advances”).

Section 17.4 No Usury. At no time is Borrower required to pay interest on the Loan or on any other payment due hereunder or under any of the other Loan Documents (or to make any other payment deemed by law or by a court of competent jurisdiction to be interest) at a rate which would subject Lender either to civil or criminal liability as a result of being in excess of the maximum interest rate which Borrower is permitted by applicable law to pay. If interest (or such other amount deemed to be interest) paid or payable by Borrower is deemed to exceed such maximum rate, then the amount to be paid immediately shall be reduced to such maximum rate and thereafter computed at such maximum rate. All previous payments in excess of such maximum rate shall be deemed to have been payments of principal (in inverse order of maturity) and not on account of interest due hereunder. For purposes of determining whether any applicable usury law has been violated, all payments deemed by law or a court of competent jurisdiction to be interest shall, to the extent permitted by applicable law, be deemed to be amortized, prorated, allocated and spread over the full term of the Loan in such manner so that interest is computed at a rate throughout the full term of the Loan which does not exceed the maximum lawful rate of interest.

ARTICLE XVIII - ADDITIONAL OR SPECIAL PROVISIONS OR MODIFICATIONS

Section 18.1 Principles of Construction. In the event of any inconsistencies between the terms and conditions of this Article 18 and the terms and conditions of this Security Instrument, the terms and conditions of this Article 18 shall control and be binding.

Section 18.2 Other Security Instruments; No Election of Remedies.

(a) The Debt is now or may hereafter be secured by one or more other mortgages, deeds of trust and other security agreements (collectively, as the same may be amended and in effect from time to time, are herein collectively called the “Other Security Instruments”), which cover or will hereafter cover other properties that are or may be located in various states (the “Other Collateral”). The Other Security Instruments will secure the Debt and the performance of the other covenants and agreements of Borrower set forth in the Loan Documents. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Lender may proceed under this Security Instrument and/or any or all the Other Security Instruments against either the Property and/or any or all of the Other Collateral in one or more parcels and in such manner and order as Lender shall elect, to the extent permitted by applicable law. Borrower hereby irrevocably waives and releases, to the extent permitted by law, and whether now or hereafter in force, any right to have the Property or the Other Collateral marshaled upon any foreclosure of this Security Instrument or any Other Security Instrument.

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Documents, in the case of an Event of Default, in each instance to the extent permitted by applicable California law, (i) Lender shall have the right to pursue all of the rights and remedies under this Security Instrument and the Loan Documents, at law and/or in equity, in one proceeding, or separately and independently in separate proceedings from time to time, as Lender in its sole and absolute discretion, shall determine from time to time, (ii) Lender shall not be required to either marshal assets, sell the Property and/or any Other Collateral in any particular order of alienation (and may sell the same simultaneously and together or separately), or be subject to any “one action” or “election of remedies” law or rule with respect to the Property or any Other Collateral, (iii) the exercise by Lender of any remedies against any one item of Property or any Other Collateral will not impede Lender from subsequently or simultaneously exercising remedies against any other item of Property or Other Collateral, (iv) all liens and other rights, remedies or privileges provided to Lender herein shall remain in full force and effect until Lender has exhausted all of its remedies against the Property and all Property has been foreclosed, sold and/or otherwise realized upon in satisfaction of the Debt, and (v) Lender may resort for the payment of the Debt to any security held by Lender in such order and manner Lender, in its discretion, may elect and Lender may take action to recover the Debt, or any portion thereof, or to enforce any covenant hereof without prejudice to the right of Lender thereafter to foreclose this Security Instrument.

(c) Without notice to or consent of Borrower and without impairment of the lien and rights created by this Security Instrument, Lender may, at any time (in its sole and absolute discretion, but Lender shall have no obligation to), execute and deliver to Borrower a written instrument releasing all or a portion of the lien of this Security Instrument as security for any or all of the obligations of Borrower now existing or hereafter arising under or in respect of the Note, the Loan Agreement and each of the other Loan Documents, whereupon following the execution and delivery by Lender to Borrower of any such written instrument of release, this Security Instrument shall no longer secure such obligations of Borrower so released.

Section 18.3 Incorporation by Reference. Section 3.2 is hereby modified by adding the following to the end thereof: “In the event of any conflict between this Security Instrument and the Loan Agreement, the terms of the Loan Agreement shall control.”

Section 18.4 Maintenance of Property. The second sentence of Section 3.4 is hereby modified by adding the following to the end thereof: “except as my be permitted in accordance with the Loan Agreement.”

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Security Instrument has been executed by Borrower as of the day and year first above written.

 

BORROWER:

TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC,

a Delaware limited liability company

By:   TNP SRT Portfolio II Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Managing Member
  By:   TNP Strategic Retail Trust Operating Partnership, LP, a Delaware limited partnership
  Its:   Sole Member
    By:   TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation
    Its:   General Partner
      By:  

/s/ Anthony W. Thompson

      Name:  

Anthony W. Thompson

      Title:  

CEO

SIGNATURE PAGE TO DEED OF TRUST (TURKEY CREEK)


STATE OF                        )
   ) ss.
COUNTY OF    )

Before me,                                         , a Notary Public of said County and State, personally appeared                     , with whom I am personally acquainted (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence), and who, upon oath, acknowledged         self to be the              (or other officer authorized to execute the instrument) of TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc., the general partner of TNP Strategic Retail Trust Operating Partnership, LP, the sole member of TNP SRT Portfolio II Holdings, LLC, the managing member of TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, the within named bargainor, and that                      as such                      of TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc., the general partner of TNP Strategic Retail Trust Operating Partnership, LP, the sole member of TNP SRT Portfolio II Holdings, LLC, the member of TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, executed the foregoing instrument for the purposes therein contained, by signing the name of the                      by      self as             .

Witness, my hand and seal, of office in                     ,                      this      day of             ,         .

 

 

Notary Public in and for Said County and State

 

(Type, print or stamp the Notary’s name below his or her signature)

My Commission Expires:

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT PAGE TO DEED OF TRUST (TURKEY CREEK)


EXHIBIT “A”

Being the same property conveyed to TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, by deed of record as Instrument No.                     , Register’s Office for Knox County, Tennessee.

 

Exhibit A-1

EX-10.6 7 d368735dex106.htm DEED OF TRUST, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS, SECURITY AGREEMENT AND FIXTURE Deed of Trust, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture

EXHIBIT 10.6

 

 

(Space above reserved for Recorder of Deeds certification)

 

Title of Document:   

DEED OF TRUST, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS,

SECURITY AGREEMENT AND FIXTURE FILING

Date of Document:    June 13, 2012
Grantor(s):    TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

Mailing Address:

           1900 Main Street, Suite 700, Irvine, California 92614
Grantee(s):    TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., a Missouri corporation

Mailing Address:

           c/o Polsinelli Shughart PC, 700 W. 47th Street, Ste. 1000, Kansas City, MO 64112
   KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association

Mailing Address:

           11501 Outlook, Suite 300, Overland Park, Kansas 66211
Legal Description:    See Exhibit “A” attached hereto
Reference Book and Page(s):

 

 


This document was prepared

by and after recording should

be returned to :

KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

11501 Outlook, Suite 300

Overland Park, Kansas 66211

Attention: Mary Ann Gripka

Loan No. 10061253

 

 

(space above reserved for recorder’s use)

 

 

DEED OF TRUST, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS,

SECURITY AGREEMENT AND FIXTURE FILING

 

 

TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC, as grantor

(Borrower)

to

TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC.

(Trustee)

for the benefit of

KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as beneficiary

(Lender)

 

   Dated:    As of June 13, 2012
   Location:    8200 & 8182 N. Lindbergh Blvd., Florissant, Missouri 63031
   County:    St. Louis

 

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DEED OF TRUST, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS, SECURITY AGREEMENT AND FIXTURE FILING

THIS DEED OF TRUST, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS, SECURITY AGREEMENT AND FIXTURE FILING (this “Security Instrument”) is made as of this 13th day of June, 2012, by TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, having its principal place of business at 1900 Main Street, Suite 700, Irvine, California 92614, as Grantor (“Borrower”) to TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., a Missouri corporation, having an address at c/o Polsinelli Shughart PC, 700 W. 47th Street, Ste. 1000, Kansas City, MO 64112, as Trustee / Grantee (“Trustee”) for the benefit of KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association, having an address at 11501 Outlook, Suite 300, Overland Park, Kansas 66211, as beneficiary / grantee (together with its successors and assigns, “Lender”).

W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, this Security Instrument is given to secure a loan (the “Loan”) in the principal sum of Twenty-Six Million and No/100 Dollars ($26,000,000.00) advanced pursuant to that certain Loan Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, between Borrower and Lender (as the same may hereafter be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented, renewed, extended or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Loan Agreement”) and evidenced by that certain Promissory Note, dated the date hereof, made by Borrower in favor of Lender (as the same may hereafter be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented, renewed, extended or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Note”);

WHEREAS, Borrower desires to secure the payment of the Debt (as defined in the Loan Agreement) and the performance of all of its obligations under the Note, the Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents (as herein defined); and

WHEREAS, this Security Instrument is given pursuant to the Loan Agreement, and payment, fulfillment, and performance by Borrower of its obligations thereunder and under the other Loan Documents are secured hereby, and each and every term and provision of the Loan Agreement, and the Note, including the rights, remedies, obligations, covenants, conditions, agreements, indemnities, representations and warranties of the parties therein, are hereby incorporated by reference herein as though set forth in full and shall be considered a part of this Security Instrument (the Loan Agreement, the Note, this Security Instrument and all other documents evidencing or securing the Debt (including all additional mortgages, deeds to secure debt and assignments of leases and rents) or executed or delivered in connection therewith, are hereinafter referred to collectively as the “Loan Documents”).

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the making of the Loan by Lender and the covenants, agreements, representations and warranties set forth in this Security Instrument:

ARTICLE I - GRANTS OF SECURITY

Section 1.1 Property Mortgaged. Borrower does hereby irrevocably mortgage, grant, bargain, sell, pledge, assign, warrant, transfer and convey to Trustee in trust for the benefit of Lender, as secured party, and its successors and assigns, with power of sale and with the right of entry and possession, to and under the following property, rights, interests and estates now owned, or hereafter acquired by Borrower (collectively, the “Property”):

(a) Land. The real property described in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof (the “Land”);


(b) Additional Land. All additional lands, estates and development rights hereafter acquired by Borrower for use in connection with the Land and the development of the Land and all additional lands and estates therein which may, from time to time, by supplemental mortgage or otherwise be expressly made subject to the lien of this Security Instrument;

(c) Improvements. The buildings, structures, fixtures, additions, enlargements, extensions, modifications, repairs, replacements and improvements now or hereafter erected or located on the Land (collectively, the “Improvements”);

(d) Easements. All easements, rights-of-way or use, rights, strips and gores of land, streets, ways, alleys, passages, sewer rights, water, water courses, water rights and powers, air rights and development rights, and all estates, rights, titles, interests, privileges, liberties, servitudes, tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances of any nature whatsoever, in any way now or hereafter belonging, relating or pertaining to the Land and the Improvements and the reversion and reversions and remainders, and all land lying in the bed of any street, road or avenue, opened or proposed, in front of or adjoining the Land, to the center line thereof and all the estates, rights, titles, interests, dower and rights of dower, curtesy and rights of curtesy, property, possession, claim and demand whatsoever, both at law and in equity, of Borrower of, in and to the Land and the Improvements and every part and parcel thereof, with the appurtenances thereto;

(e) Equipment. All “goods” and “equipment,” as such term is defined in Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (as hereinafter defined), now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower, which is used at or in connection with the Improvements or the Land or is located thereon or therein (including all machinery, equipment, furnishings, and electronic data-processing and other office equipment now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower and any and all additions, substitutions and replacements of any of the foregoing), together with all attachments, components, parts, equipment and accessories installed thereon or affixed thereto (collectively, the “Equipment”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, Equipment shall not include any property belonging to tenants under leases except to the extent that Borrower shall have any right or interest therein;

(f) Fixtures. All Equipment now owned, or the ownership of which is hereafter acquired, by Borrower which is so related to the Land and Improvements forming part of the Property that it is deemed fixtures or real property under the law of the particular state in which the Equipment is located, including all building or construction materials intended for construction, reconstruction, alteration or repair of or installation on the Property, construction equipment, appliances, machinery, plant equipment, fittings, apparatuses, fixtures and other items now or hereafter attached to, installed in or used in connection with (temporarily or permanently) any of the Improvements or the Land, including engines, devices for the operation of pumps, pipes, plumbing, cleaningcall and sprinkler systems, fire extinguishing apparatuses

 

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and equipment, heating, ventilating, laundry, incinerating, electrical, air conditioning and air cooling equipment and systems, gas and electric machinery, appurtenances and equipment, pollution control equipment, security systems, disposals, dishwashers, refrigerators and ranges, recreational equipment and facilities of all kinds, and water, gas, electrical, storm and sanitary sewer facilities, utility lines and equipment (whether owned individually or jointly with others, and, if owned jointly, to the extent of Borrower’s interest therein) and all other utilities whether or not situated in easements, all water tanks, water supply, water power sites, fuel stations, fuel tanks, fuel supply, and all other structures, together with all accessions, appurtenances, additions, replacements, betterments and substitutions for any of the foregoing and the proceeds thereof (collectively, the “Fixtures”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, “Fixtures” shall not include any property which tenants are entitled to remove pursuant to leases except to the extent that Borrower shall have any right or interest therein;

(g) Personal Property. All furniture, furnishings, objects of art, machinery, goods, tools, supplies, appliances, general intangibles, contract rights, accounts, accounts receivable, franchises, licenses, certificates and permits, and all other personal property of any kind or character whatsoever as defined in and subject to the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code, other than Fixtures, which are now or hereafter owned by Borrower and which are located within or about the Land and the Improvements, together with all accessories, replacements and substitutions thereto or therefor and the proceeds thereof (collectively, the “Personal Property”), and the right, title and interest of Borrower in and to any of the Personal Property which may be subject to any security interests, as defined in the Uniform Commercial Code, as adopted and enacted by the state or states where any of the Property is located (the “Uniform Commercial Code”), superior in lien to the lien of this Security Instrument and all proceeds and products of the above;

(h) Leases and Rents. All leases, subleases or subsubleases, lettings, licenses, concessions or other agreements (whether written or oral) pursuant to which any Person is granted a possessory interest in, or right to use or occupy all or any portion of the Land and the Improvements, and every modification, amendment or other agreement relating to such leases, subleases, subsubleases, or other agreements entered into in connection with such leases, subleases, subsubleases, or other agreements and every guarantee of the performance and observance of the covenants, conditions and agreements to be performed and observed by the other party thereto, heretofore or hereafter entered into (collectively, the “Leases”), whether before or after the filing by or against Borrower of any petition for relief under the Bankruptcy Code and all right, title and interest of Borrower, its successors and assigns therein and thereunder, including cash or securities deposited thereunder to secure the performance by the lessees of their obligations thereunder and all rents, additional rents, revenues, issues and profits (including all oil and gas or other mineral royalties and bonuses) from the Land and the Improvements whether paid or accruing before or after the filing by or against Borrower of any petition for relief under the Bankruptcy Code (collectively, the “Rents”) and all proceeds from the sale or other disposition of the Leases and the right to receive and apply the Rents to the payment of the Debt;

(i) Condemnation Awards. All awards or payments, including interest thereon, which may heretofore and hereafter be made with respect to the Property, whether from the exercise of the right of eminent domain (including any transfer made in lieu of or in anticipation of the exercise of the right), or for a change of grade, or for any other injury to or decrease in the value of the Property;

 

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(j) Insurance Proceeds. All proceeds in respect of the Property under any insurance policies covering the Property, including the right to receive and apply the proceeds of any insurance, judgments, or settlements made in lieu thereof, for damage to the Property;

(k) Tax Certiorari. All refunds, rebates or credits in connection with reduction in real estate taxes and assessments charged against the Property as a result of tax certiorari or any applications or proceedings for reduction;

(l) Conversion. All proceeds of the conversion, voluntary or involuntary, of any of the foregoing including proceeds of insurance and condemnation awards, into cash or liquidation claims;

(m) Rights. The right, in the name and on behalf of Borrower, to appear in and defend any action or proceeding brought with respect to the Property and to commence any action or proceeding to protect the interest of Lender in the Property;

(n) Agreements. All agreements, contracts, certificates, instruments, franchises, permits, licenses, plans, specifications and other documents, now or hereafter entered into, and all rights therein and thereto, respecting or pertaining to the use, occupation, construction, management or operation of the Land and any part thereof and any Improvements or respecting or pertaining to any business or activity conducted on the Land and any part thereof and all right, title and interest of Borrower therein and thereunder, including the right, upon the happening of any default hereunder, to receive and collect any sums payable to Borrower thereunder;

(o) Trademarks. All tradenames, trademarks, servicemarks, logos, copyrights, goodwill, books and records and all other general intangibles relating to or used in connection with the operation of the Property;

(p) Accounts. All reserves, escrows and deposit accounts maintained by Borrower with respect to the Property, including the Lockbox Agreement and the Cash Management Account, together with all deposits or wire transfers made to such accounts, all cash, checks, drafts, certificates, securities, investment property, financial assets, instruments and other property held therein from time to time and all proceeds, products, distributions or dividends or substitutions thereon and thereof;

(q) Letter of Credit. All letter-of-credit rights (whether or not the letter of credit is evidenced by a writing) Borrower now has or hereafter acquires relating to the properties, rights, titles and interests referred to in this Section 1.1;

(r) Tort Claims. All commercial tort claims Borrower now has or hereafter acquires relating to the properties, rights, titles and interests referred to in this Section 1.1; and

(s) Other Rights. Any and all other rights of Borrower in and to the items set forth in Subsections (a) through (r) above.

 

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AND without limiting any of the other provisions of this Security Instrument, to the extent permitted by applicable law, Borrower expressly grants to Lender as secured party, a security interest in the portion of the Property which is or may be subject to the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code which are applicable to secured transactions; it being understood and agreed that the Improvements and Fixtures are part and parcel of the Land (the Land, the Improvements and the Fixtures collectively referred to as the “Real Property”) appropriated to the use thereof and, whether affixed or annexed to the Real Property or not, shall for the purposes of this Security Instrument be deemed conclusively to be real estate and subject to this Security Instrument.

Section 1.2 Assignment of Rents. Borrower hereby absolutely and unconditionally assigns to Lender all of Borrower’s right, title and interest in and to all current and future Leases and Rents; it being intended by Borrower that this assignment constitutes a present, absolute assignment and not an assignment for additional security only. Nevertheless, subject to the terms of the Cash Management Agreement and Section 7.1(h) of this Security Instrument, Lender grants to Borrower a license revocable upon the occurrence of an Event of Default to collect, receive, use and enjoy the Rents and Borrower shall hold the Rents, or a portion thereof sufficient to discharge all current sums due on the Debt, for use in the payment of such sums.

Section 1.3 Security Agreement. This Security Instrument is both a real property mortgage and a “security agreement” within the meaning of the Uniform Commercial Code. The Property includes both real and personal property and all other rights and interests, whether tangible or intangible in nature, of Borrower in the Property. By executing and delivering this Security Instrument, Borrower hereby grants to Lender, as security for the Obligations (hereinafter defined), a security interest in the Fixtures, the Equipment and the Personal Property and other property constituting the Property, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, to the full extent that the Fixtures, the Equipment and the Personal Property and such other property may be subject to the Uniform Commercial Code (said portion of the Property so subject to the Uniform Commercial Code being called the “Collateral”). If an Event of Default shall occur and be continuing, Lender, in addition to any other rights and remedies which it may have, shall have and may exercise immediately and without demand, any and all rights and remedies granted to a secured party upon default under the Uniform Commercial Code, including the right to take possession of the Collateral or any part thereof, and to take such other measures as Lender may deem necessary for the care, protection and preservation of the Collateral. Upon request or demand of Lender after the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, Borrower shall, at its expense, assemble the Collateral and make it available to Lender at a convenient place (at the Land if tangible property) reasonably acceptable to Lender. Borrower shall pay to Lender on demand any and all expenses, including reasonable legal expenses and attorneys’ fees, incurred or paid by Lender in protecting its interest in the Collateral and in enforcing its rights hereunder with respect to the Collateral after the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default. Any notice of sale, disposition or other intended action by Lender with respect to the Collateral sent to Borrower in accordance with the provisions hereof at least ten (10) business days prior to such action, shall, except as otherwise provided by applicable law, constitute reasonable notice to Borrower. The proceeds of any disposition of the Collateral, or any part thereof, may, except as otherwise required by applicable law, be applied by Lender to the payment of the Debt in such priority and proportions as Lender in its discretion shall deem proper. Borrower’s (debtor’s) principal place of business is as set forth on page one hereof and the address of Lender (secured party) is as set forth on page one hereof.

 

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Borrower shall promptly notify Lender of the existence of any commercial tort claim now or hereafter existing for the benefit of Borrower or the Property, and shall execute, acknowledge and deliver a security agreement or other documentation as Lender shall from time to time require to acquire and perfect a valid and binding security interest in such commercial tort claim.

Section 1.4 Fixture Filing. Certain of the Property is or will become “fixtures” (as that term is defined in the Uniform Commercial Code) on the Land, and this Security Instrument, upon being filed for record in the real estate records of the city or county wherein such fixtures are situated, shall operate also as a financing statement filed as a fixture filing in accordance with the applicable provisions of said Uniform Commercial Code upon such of the Property that is or may become fixtures.

Section 1.5 Pledges of Monies Held. Borrower hereby pledges to Lender any and all monies now or hereafter held by Lender or on behalf of Lender, including any sums deposited in the Lockbox Account, the Cash Management Account, the Reserve Funds and Net Proceeds, as additional security for the Obligations until expended or applied as provided in this Security Instrument or the Loan Agreement.

Section 1.6 Common Law Pledge/Assignment. To the extent that the Uniform Commercial Code does not apply to any item of the Personal Property, it is the intention of this Security Instrument that Lender have a common law pledge and/or collateral assignment of such item of Personal Property.

CONDITIONS TO GRANT

TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the above granted and described Property unto Trustee for the use and benefit of Lender, and its successors and assigns, forever;

IN TRUST, WITH POWER OF SALE, to secure payment to Lender of the Debt at the time and in the manner provided for its payment in the Loan Agreement, the Note and in this Security Instrument.

PROVIDED, HOWEVER, these presents are upon the express condition that, if Borrower shall well and truly pay to Lender the Debt at the time and in the manner provided in the Note, the Loan Agreement and this Security Instrument, shall well and truly perform the Other Obligations as set forth in this Security Instrument and shall well and truly abide by and comply with each and every covenant and condition set forth herein and in the Note, the Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents, these presents and the estate hereby granted shall cease, terminate and be void; provided, however, that Borrower’s obligation to indemnify and hold harmless Lender pursuant to the provisions hereof shall survive any such payment or release.

 

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ARTICLE II - DEBT AND OBLIGATIONS SECURED

Section 2.1 Debt. This Security Instrument and the grants, assignments and transfers made in Article I are given for the purpose of securing the Debt.

Section 2.2 Other Obligations. This Security Instrument and the grants, assignments and transfers made in Article I are also given for the purpose of securing the following (the “Other Obligations”):

(a) the performance of all other obligations of Borrower contained herein;

(b) the performance of each obligation of Borrower contained in the Loan Agreement and any other Loan Document; and

(c) the performance of each obligation of Borrower contained in any renewal, extension, amendment, modification, consolidation, change of, or substitution or replacement for, all or any part of the Note, the Loan Agreement or any other Loan Document.

Section 2.3 Debt and Other Obligations. Borrower’s obligations for the payment of the Debt and the performance of the Other Obligations shall be referred to collectively herein as the “Obligations.”

ARTICLE III - BORROWER COVENANTS

Borrower covenants and agrees that:

Section 3.1 Payment of Debt. Borrower shall pay the Debt at the time and in the manner provided in the Loan Agreement, the Note and this Security Instrument.

Section 3.2 Incorporation by Reference. All the covenants, conditions and agreements contained in (a) the Loan Agreement, (b) the Note and (c) all and any of the other Loan Documents, are hereby made a part of this Security Instrument to the same extent and with the same force as if fully set forth herein.

Section 3.3 Insurance. Borrower shall obtain and maintain, or cause to be maintained, in full force and effect at all times insurance with respect to Borrower and the Property as required pursuant to the Loan Agreement.

Section 3.4 Maintenance of Property. Borrower shall cause the Property to be maintained in a good and safe condition and repair. The Improvements, the Fixtures, the Equipment and the Personal Property shall not be removed, demolished or materially altered (except for normal replacement of equal or better quality of the Fixtures, the Equipment or the Personal Property, tenant finish and refurbishment of the Improvements) without the consent of Lender. Borrower shall promptly repair, replace or rebuild any part of the Property which may be destroyed by any Casualty or become damaged, worn or dilapidated or which may be affected by any Condemnation, and shall complete and pay for any structure at any time in the process of construction or repair on the Land.

 

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Section 3.5 Waste. Borrower shall not commit or suffer any waste of the Property (“waste” meaning the diminution in the Property’s value resulting from Borrower’s negligent or willful failure to manage, maintain, repair and otherwise operate the Property in a commercially reasonable manner) or make any change in the use of the Property which will in any way materially increase the risk of fire or other hazard arising out of the operation of the Property, or take any action that might invalidate or allow the cancellation of any Policy, or do or permit to be done thereon anything that may in any way materially impair the value of the Property or the security of this Security Instrument. Borrower shall not, without the prior written consent of Lender, permit any drilling or exploration for or extraction, removal, or production of any minerals from the surface or the subsurface of the Land, regardless of the depth thereof or the method of mining or extraction thereof.

Section 3.6 Payment for Labor and Materials. (a) Borrower shall promptly pay when due all bills and costs for labor, materials, and specifically fabricated materials (“Labor and Material Costs”) incurred in connection with the Property and never permit to exist beyond the due date thereof in respect of the Property or any part thereof any lien or security interest, even though inferior to the liens and the security interests hereof, and in any event never permit to be created or exist in respect of the Property or any part thereof any other or additional lien or security interest other than the liens or security interests hereof except for the Permitted Encumbrances.

(b) After prior written notice to Lender, Borrower, at its own expense, may contest by appropriate legal proceeding, promptly initiated and conducted in good faith and with due diligence, the amount or validity or application in whole or in part of any of the Labor and Material Costs, provided that (i) no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing under the Loan Agreement, the Note, this Security Instrument or any of the other Loan Documents, (ii) Borrower is permitted to do so under the provisions of any other mortgage, Security Instrument or deed to secure debt affecting the Property, (iii) such proceeding shall suspend the collection of the Labor and Material Costs from Borrower and from the Property or Borrower shall have paid all of the Labor and Material Costs under protest, (iv) such proceeding shall be permitted under and be conducted in accordance with the provisions of any other instrument to which Borrower is subject and shall not constitute a default thereunder, (v) neither the Property nor any part thereof or interest therein will be in danger of being sold, forfeited, terminated, canceled or lost, (vi) Borrower shall have furnished the security as may be required in the proceeding, or as may be reasonably requested by Lender to insure the payment of any contested Labor and Material Costs, together with all interest and penalties thereon, (vii) Borrower shall have furnished to Lender all other items reasonably requested by Lender, including title insurance coverage or bonding over such lien, and (viii) Lender shall have determined that Borrower is likely to prevail in such contest

Section 3.7 Performance of Other Agreements. Borrower shall observe and perform each and every term, covenant and provision to be observed or performed by Borrower pursuant to the Loan Agreement, any other Loan Document and any other agreement or recorded instrument affecting or pertaining to the Property and any amendments, modifications or changes thereto.

 

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Section 3.8 Change of Name, Identity or Structure. Borrower shall not change Borrower’s name, identity (including its trade name or names) or, if not an individual, Borrower’s corporate, partnership or other structure without notifying Lender of such change in writing at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of such change and without first obtaining the prior written consent of Lender. Borrower hereby authorizes Lender to file, prior to or contemporaneously with the effective date of any such change, any financing statement or financing statement change required by Lender to establish or maintain the validity, perfection and priority of the security interest granted herein. At the request of Lender, Borrower shall execute a certificate in form satisfactory to Lender listing the trade names under which Borrower intends to operate the Property, and representing and warranting that Borrower does business under no other trade name with respect to the Property.

Section 3.9 Title. Borrower has good, marketable and insurable fee simple title to the real property comprising part of the Property and good title to the balance of such Property, free and clear all Liens (as defined in the Loan Agreement) whatsoever except the Permitted Encumbrances (as defined in the Loan Agreement), such other Liens as may be expressly permitted pursuant to the Loan Documents and the Liens created by the Loan Documents. The Permitted Encumbrances in the aggregate do not materially and adversely affect the value, operation or use of the Property or Borrower’s ability to repay the Loan. This Security Instrument, when properly recorded in the appropriate records, together with any Uniform Commercial Code financing statements required to be filed in connection therewith, will create (a) a valid, perfected first priority lien on the Property, subject only to Permitted Encumbrances and the Liens created by the Loan Documents and (b) perfected security interests in and to, and perfected collateral assignments of, all personality (including the Leases), all in accordance with the terms thereof, in each case subject only to any applicable Permitted Encumbrances, such other Liens as are permitted pursuant to the Loan Documents and the Liens created by the Loan Documents. There are no claims for payment for work, labor or materials affecting the Property which are past due and are or may become a lien prior to, or of equal priority with, the Liens created by the Loan Documents unless such claims for payments are being contested in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Security Instrument.

Section 3.10 Letter of Credit Rights. If Borrower is at any time a beneficiary under a letter of credit relating to the properties, rights, titles and interests referenced in Section 1.1 of this Security Instrument now or hereafter issued in favor of Borrower, Borrower shall promptly notify Lender thereof and, at the request and option of Lender, Borrower shall, pursuant to an agreement in form and substance satisfactory to Lender, either (i) arrange for the issuer and any confirmer of such letter of credit to consent to an assignment to Lender of the proceeds of any drawing under the letter of credit or (ii) arrange for Lender to become the transferee beneficiary of the letter of credit, with Lender agreeing, in each case that the proceeds of any drawing under the letter of credit are to be applied as provided in Section 7.2 of this Security Instrument.

ARTICLE IV - OBLIGATIONS AND RELIANCES

Section 4.1 Relationship of Borrower and Lender. The relationship between Borrower and Lender is solely that of debtor and creditor, and Lender has no fiduciary or other special relationship with Borrower, and no term or condition of any of the Loan Agreement, the Note, this Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents shall be construed so as to deem the relationship between Borrower and Lender to be other than that of debtor and creditor.

 

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Section 4.2 No Reliance on Lender. The general partners, members, principals and (if Borrower is a trust) beneficial owners of Borrower are experienced in the ownership and operation of properties similar to the Property, and Borrower and Lender are relying solely upon such expertise and business plan in connection with the ownership and operation of the Property. Borrower is not relying on Lender’s expertise, business acumen or advice in connection with the Property.

Section 4.3 No Lender Obligations. (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsections 1.1(h) and (n) or Section 1.2, Lender is not undertaking the performance of (i) any obligations under the Leases; or (ii) any obligations with respect to such agreements, contracts, certificates, instruments, franchises, permits, trademarks, licenses and other documents.

(b) By accepting or approving anything required to be observed, performed or fulfilled or to be given to Lender pursuant to this Security Instrument, the Loan Agreement, the Note or the other Loan Documents, including any officer’s certificate, balance sheet, statement of profit and loss or other financial statement, survey, appraisal, or insurance policy, Lender shall not be deemed to have warranted, consented to, or affirmed the sufficiency, the legality or effectiveness of same, and such acceptance or approval thereof shall not constitute any warranty or affirmation with respect thereto by Lender.

Section 4.4 Reliance. Borrower recognizes and acknowledges that in accepting the Loan Agreement, the Note, this Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents, Lender is expressly and primarily relying on the truth and accuracy of the warranties and representations set forth in Section 4.1 of the Loan Agreement without any obligation to investigate the Property and notwithstanding any investigation of the Property by Lender; that such reliance existed on the part of Lender prior to the date hereof, that the warranties and representations are a material inducement to Lender in making the Loan; and that Lender would not be willing to make the Loan and accept this Security Instrument in the absence of the warranties and representations as set forth in Section 4.1 of the Loan Agreement.

ARTICLE V - FURTHER ASSURANCES

Section 5.1 Recording of Security Instrument, etc. Borrower forthwith upon the execution and delivery of this Security Instrument and thereafter, from time to time, shall cause this Security Instrument and any of the other Loan Documents creating a lien or security interest or evidencing the lien hereof upon the Property and each instrument of further assurance to be filed, registered or recorded in such manner and in such places as may be required by any present or future law in order to publish notice of and fully to protect and perfect the lien or security interest hereof upon, and the interest of Lender in, the Property. Borrower shall pay all taxes, filing, registration or recording fees, and all expenses incident to the preparation, execution, acknowledgment and/or recording of the Note, this Security Instrument, the other Loan Documents, any note, deed of trust or mortgage supplemental hereto, any security instrument with respect to the Property and any instrument of further assurance, and any modification or amendment of the foregoing documents, and all federal, state, county and municipal taxes,

 

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duties, imposts, assessments and charges arising out of or in connection with the execution and delivery of this Security Instrument, any deed of trust or mortgage supplemental hereto, any other security instrument with respect to the Property or any instrument of further assurance, and any modification or amendment of the foregoing documents, except where prohibited by law so to do.

Section 5.2 Further Acts, Etc. Borrower shall, at the cost of Borrower, and without expense to Lender, do, execute, acknowledge and deliver all and every such further acts, deeds, conveyances, deeds of trust, mortgages, assignments, notices of assignments, transfers and assurances as Lender shall, from time to time, reasonably require, for the better assuring, conveying, assigning, transferring, and confirming unto Lender the property and rights hereby mortgaged, deeded, granted, bargained, sold, conveyed, confirmed, pledged, assigned, warranted and transferred or intended now or hereafter so to be, or which Borrower may be or may hereafter become bound to convey or assign to Lender, or for carrying out the intention or facilitating the performance of the terms of this Security Instrument or for filing, registering or recording this Security Instrument, or for complying with all Legal Requirements. Borrower, on demand, shall execute and deliver, and in the event it shall fail to so execute and deliver, hereby authorizes Lender to execute in the name of Borrower or without the signature of Borrower to the extent Lender may lawfully do so, one or more financing statements to evidence more effectively the security interest of Lender in the Property (including the filing of a financing statement with a generic description such as “all assets”). Borrower grants to Lender an irrevocable power of attorney coupled with an interest for the purpose of exercising and perfecting any and all rights and remedies available to Lender at law and in equity, including such rights and remedies available to Lender pursuant to this Section 5.2.

Section 5.3 Changes in Tax, Debt, Credit and Documentary Stamp Laws. (a) If any law is enacted or adopted or amended after the date of this Security Instrument which deducts the Debt from the value of the Property for the purpose of taxation or which imposes a tax, either directly or indirectly, on the Debt or Lender’s interest in the Property, Borrower shall pay the tax, with interest and penalties thereon, if any. If Lender is advised by counsel chosen by it that the payment of tax by Borrower would be unlawful or taxable to Lender or unenforceable or provide the basis for a defense of usury, then Lender shall have the option by written notice of not less than one hundred twenty (120) days to declare the Debt immediately due and payable.

(b) Borrower shall not claim or demand or be entitled to any credit or credits on account of the Debt for any part of the Taxes or Other Charges assessed against the Property, or any part thereof, and no deduction shall otherwise be made or claimed from the assessed value of the Property, or any part thereof, for real estate tax purposes by reason of this Security Instrument or the Debt. If such claim, credit or deduction shall be required by law, Lender shall have the option, by written notice of not less than one hundred twenty (120) days, to declare the Debt immediately due and payable.

(c) If at any time the United States of America, any State thereof or any subdivision of any such State shall require revenue or other stamps to be affixed to the Note, this Security Instrument, or any of the other Loan Documents or impose any other tax or charge on the same, Borrower shall pay for the same, with interest and penalties thereon, if any.

 

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Section 5.4 Severing of Security Instrument. The provisions of Section 8.2(c) of the Loan Agreement are hereby incorporated by reference herein.

Section 5.5 Replacement Documents. Upon receipt of an affidavit of an officer of Lender as to the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of the Note or any other Loan Document which is not of public record, and, in the case of any such mutilation, upon surrender and cancellation of such Note or other Loan Document, Borrower shall issue, in lieu thereof, a replacement Note or other Loan Document, dated the date of such lost, stolen, destroyed or mutilated Note or other Loan Document in the same principal amount thereof and otherwise of like tenor.

ARTICLE VI - DUE ON SALE/ENCUMBRANCE

Section 6.1 Lender Reliance. Borrower acknowledges that Lender has examined and relied on the experience of Borrower and its general partners, members, principals and (if Borrower is a trust) beneficial owners in owning and operating properties such as the Property in agreeing to make the Loan, and will continue to rely on Borrower’s ownership of the Property as a means of maintaining the value of the Property as security for repayment of the Debt and the performance of the Other Obligations. Borrower acknowledges that Lender has a valid interest in maintaining the value of the Property so as to ensure that, should Borrower default in the repayment of the Debt or the performance of the Other Obligations, Lender can recover the Debt by a sale of the Property.

Section 6.2 No Sale/Encumbrance. Neither Borrower nor any Restricted Party (as defined in the Loan Agreement) shall Transfer the Property or any part thereof or any interest therein or permit or suffer the Property or any part thereof or any interest therein to be Transferred other than as expressly permitted pursuant to the terms of the Loan Agreement.

ARTICLE VII - RIGHTS AND REMEDIES UPON DEFAULT

Section 7.1 Remedies. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of any Event of Default (as defined in the Loan Agreement), Borrower agrees that Lender may take such action, without notice or demand, as it deems advisable to protect and enforce its rights against Borrower and in and to the Property, including the following actions, each of which may be pursued concurrently or otherwise, at such time and in such order as Lender may determine, in its discretion, without impairing or otherwise affecting the other rights and remedies of Lender:

(a) declare the entire unpaid Debt to be immediately due and payable;

(b) institute proceedings, judicial or otherwise, for the complete foreclosure of this Security Instrument under any applicable provision of law, in which case the Property or any interest therein may be sold for cash or upon credit in one or more parcels or in several interests or portions and in any order or manner;

(c) with or without entry, to the extent permitted and pursuant to the procedures provided by applicable law, institute proceedings for the partial foreclosure of this Security Instrument for the portion of the Debt then due and payable, subject to the continuing lien and security interest of this Security Instrument for the balance of the Debt not then due, unimpaired and without loss of priority;

 

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(d) sell for cash or upon credit the Property or any part thereof and all estate, claim, demand, right, title and interest of Borrower therein and rights of redemption thereof, pursuant to power of sale or otherwise, at one or more sales, as an entirety or in parcels, at such time and place, upon such terms and after such notice thereof as may be required or permitted by law;

(e) institute an action, suit or proceeding in equity for the specific performance of any covenant, condition or agreement contained herein, in the Note, the Loan Agreement or in the other Loan Documents;

(f) recover judgment on the Note either before, during or after any proceedings for the enforcement of this Security Instrument or the other Loan Documents;

(g) apply for and obtain the appointment, on an ex parte basis (any required notice of such appointment or any proceeding to appoint the same being hereby expressly waived) and without regard for the adequacy of the security for the Debt and without regard for the solvency of Borrower, any guarantor, indemnitor or of any Person liable for the payment of the Debt, of a receiver, trustee, liquidator or conservator of the Property to do all of the actions set forth in subparagraph (h) below and to, with the consent of Lender, dispose (by lease, sale or otherwise) of some or all of the Property in the course of the proceeding in which such receiver, trustee, liquidator or conservator is appointed;

(h) the license granted to Borrower under Section 1.2 hereof shall automatically be revoked and Lender may enter into or upon the Property, either personally or by its agents, nominees or attorneys and dispossess Borrower and its agents and servants therefrom, without liability for trespass, damages or otherwise and exclude Borrower and its agents or servants wholly therefrom, and take possession of all books, records and accounts relating thereto and Borrower agrees to surrender possession of the Property and of such books, records and accounts to Lender upon demand, and thereupon Lender may (i) use, operate, manage, control, insure, maintain, repair, restore and otherwise deal with all and every part of the Property and conduct the business thereat; (ii) complete any construction on the Property in such manner and form as Lender deems advisable; (iii) make alterations, additions, renewals, replacements and improvements to or on the Property; (iv) exercise all rights and powers of Borrower with respect to the Property, whether in the name of Borrower or otherwise, including the right to make, cancel, enforce or modify Leases, obtain and evict tenants, and demand, sue for, collect and receive all Rents of the Property and every part thereof; (v) require Borrower to pay monthly in advance to Lender, or any receiver appointed to collect the Rents, the fair and reasonable rental value for the use and occupation of such part of the Property as may be occupied by Borrower; (vi) require Borrower to vacate and surrender possession of the Property to Lender or to such receiver and, in default thereof, Borrower may be evicted by summary proceedings or otherwise; and (vii) apply the receipts from the Property to the payment of the Debt, in such order, priority and proportions as Lender shall deem appropriate in its discretion after deducting therefrom all expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred in connection with the aforesaid operations and all amounts necessary to pay the Taxes, Other Charges, insurance and other expenses in connection with the Property, as well as just and reasonable compensation for the services of Lender, its counsel, agents and employees;

 

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(i) exercise any and all rights and remedies granted to a secured party upon default under the Uniform Commercial Code, including: (i) the right to take possession of the Fixtures, the Equipment, the Personal Property or any part thereof, and to take such other measures as Lender may deem necessary for the care, protection and preservation of the Fixtures, the Equipment, the Personal Property, and (ii) request Borrower at its expense to assemble the Fixtures, the Equipment, the Personal Property and make it available to Lender at a convenient place acceptable to Lender. Any notice of sale, disposition or other intended action by Lender with respect to the Fixtures, the Equipment, the Personal Property sent to Borrower in accordance with the provisions hereof at least five (5) days prior to such action, shall constitute commercially reasonable notice to Borrower;

(j) apply any sums then deposited or held in escrow or otherwise by or on behalf of Lender in accordance with the terms of the Loan Agreement, this Security Instrument or any other Loan Document to the payment of the following items in any order in its discretion: (i) Taxes and Other Charges; (ii) Insurance Premiums; (iii) interest on the unpaid principal balance of the Note; (iv) amortization of the unpaid principal balance of the Note; and (v) all other sums payable pursuant to the Note, the Loan Agreement, this Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents, including advances made by Lender pursuant to the terms of this Security Instrument;

(k) surrender the Policies maintained pursuant to the Loan Agreement, collect the unearned Insurance Premiums and apply such sums as a credit on the Debt in such priority and proportion as Lender shall deem proper, and in connection therewith, Borrower hereby appoints Lender as agent and attorney-in-fact (which is coupled with an interest and is therefore irrevocable) for Borrower to collect such Insurance Premiums;

(l) prohibit Borrower and anyone claiming for or through Borrower from making use of or withdrawing any sums from any lockbox, escrow or similar account;

(m) pursue such other remedies as Lender may have under applicable law; or

(n) apply the undisbursed balance of any Net Proceeds Deficiency deposit, together with interest thereon, to the payment of the Debt in such order, priority and proportions as Lender shall deem to be appropriate in its discretion.

In the event of a sale, by foreclosure, power of sale or otherwise, of less than all of the Property, this Security Instrument shall continue as a lien and security interest on the remaining portion of the Property unimpaired and without loss of priority.

Section 7.2 Application of Proceeds. The purchase money, proceeds and avails of any disposition of the Property, and or any part thereof, or any other sums collected by Lender pursuant to the Note, this Security Instrument or the other Loan Documents, may be applied by Lender to the payment of the Debt in such priority and proportions as Lender in its discretion shall deem proper.

 

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Section 7.3 Right to Cure Defaults. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of any Event of Default, or if Borrower fails to make any payment or to do any act as herein provided, Lender may, but without any obligation to do so and without notice to or demand on Borrower and without releasing Borrower from any obligation hereunder, make any payment or do any act required of Borrower hereunder in such manner and to such extent as Lender may deem necessary to protect the security hereof. Lender is authorized to enter upon the Property for such purposes, or appear in, defend, or bring any action or proceeding to protect its interest in the Property or to foreclose this Security Instrument or collect the Debt, and the cost and expense thereof (including reasonable attorneys’ fees to the extent permitted by law), with interest as provided in this Section 7.3, shall constitute a portion of the Debt and shall be due and payable to Lender upon demand. All such costs and expenses incurred by Lender in remedying such Event of Default or such failed payment or act or in appearing in, defending, or bringing any such action or proceeding shall bear interest at the Default Rate (as defined in the Note), for the period after notice from Lender that such cost or expense was incurred to the date of payment to Lender. All such costs and expenses incurred by Lender together with interest thereon calculated at the Default Rate shall be deemed to constitute a portion of the Debt and be secured by this Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents and shall be immediately due and payable upon demand by Lender therefor.

Section 7.4 Actions and Proceedings. Lender has the right to appear in and defend any action or proceeding brought with respect to the Property and to bring any action or proceeding, in the name and on behalf of Borrower, which Lender, in its discretion, decides should be brought to protect its interest in the Property.

Section 7.5 Recovery of Sums Required To Be Paid. Lender shall have the right from time to time to take action to recover any sum or sums which constitute a part of the Debt as the same become due, without regard to whether or not the balance of the Debt shall be due, and without prejudice to the right of Lender thereafter to bring an action of foreclosure, or any other action, for a default or defaults by Borrower existing at the time such earlier action was commenced.

Section 7.6 Examination of Books and Records. At reasonable times and upon reasonable notice, Lender, its agents, accountants and attorneys shall have the right to examine the records, books, management and other papers of Borrower which reflect upon their financial condition, at the Property or at any office regularly maintained by Borrower where the books and records are located. Lender and its agents shall have the right to make copies and extracts from the foregoing records and other papers. In addition, at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice, Lender, its agents, accountants and attorneys shall have the right to examine and audit the books and records of Borrower pertaining to the income, expenses and operation of the Property during reasonable business hours at any office of Borrower where the books and records are located. This Section 7.6 shall apply throughout the term of the Note and without regard to whether an Event of Default has occurred or is continuing.

Section 7.7 Other Rights, etc. (a) The failure of Lender to insist upon strict performance of any term hereof shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any term of this Security Instrument. Borrower shall not be relieved of Borrower’s obligations hereunder by reason of (i) the failure of Lender to comply with any request of Borrower or any guarantor or any indemnitor

 

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with respect to the Loan to take any action to foreclose this Security Instrument or otherwise enforce any of the provisions hereof or of the Note or the other Loan Documents, (ii) the release, regardless of consideration, of the whole or any part of the Property, or of any person liable for the Debt or any portion thereof, or (iii) any agreement or stipulation by Lender extending the time of payment or otherwise modifying or supplementing the terms of the Note, this Security Instrument or the other Loan Documents.

(b) It is agreed that the risk of loss or damage to the Property is on Borrower, and Lender shall have no liability whatsoever for decline in value of the Property, for failure to maintain the Policies, or for failure to determine whether insurance in force is adequate as to the amount of risks insured. Possession by Lender shall not be deemed an election of judicial relief if any such possession is requested or obtained with respect to any Property or collateral not in Lender’s possession.

(c) Lender may resort for the payment of the Debt to any other security held by Lender in such order and manner as Lender, in its discretion, may elect. Lender may take action to recover the Debt, or any portion thereof, or to enforce any covenant hereof without prejudice to the right of Lender thereafter to foreclose this Security Instrument. The rights of Lender under this Security Instrument shall be separate, distinct and cumulative and none shall be given effect to the exclusion of the others. No act of Lender shall be construed as an election to proceed under any one provision herein to the exclusion of any other provision. Lender shall not be limited exclusively to the rights and remedies herein stated but shall be entitled to every right and remedy now or hereafter afforded at law or in equity.

Section 7.8 Right to Release Any Portion of the Property. Lender may release any portion of the Property for such consideration as Lender may require without, as to the remainder of the Property, in any way impairing or affecting the lien or priority of this Security Instrument, or improving the position of any subordinate lienholder with respect thereto, except to the extent that the obligations hereunder shall have been reduced by the actual monetary consideration, if any, received by Lender for such release, and may accept by assignment, pledge or otherwise any other property in place thereof as Lender may require without being accountable for so doing to any other lienholder. This Security Instrument shall continue as a lien and security interest in the remaining portion of the Property.

Section 7.9 Violation of Laws. If the Property is not in material compliance with Legal Requirements, Lender may impose additional requirements upon Borrower in connection herewith including monetary reserves or financial equivalents.

Section 7.10 Recourse and Choice of Remedies. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Security Instrument or the Loan Agreement, including Section 9.3 of the Loan Agreement, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Lender and other Indemnified Parties (as hereinafter defined) are entitled to enforce the obligations of Borrower contained in Sections 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3 herein and Section 9.3 of the Loan Agreement without first resorting to or exhausting any security or collateral and without first having recourse to the Note or any of the Property, through foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure or otherwise, and in the event Lender commences a foreclosure action against the Property, Lender is entitled to pursue a deficiency judgment with respect to such obligations against Borrower. The provisions

 

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of Sections 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3 herein and Section 9.3 of the Loan Agreement are exceptions to any non-recourse or exculpation provisions in the Loan Agreement, the Note, this Security Instrument or the other Loan Documents, and Borrower is fully and personally liable for the obligations pursuant to Sections 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3 herein and Section 9.3 of the Loan Agreement. The liability of Borrower pursuant to Sections 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3 herein and Section 9.3 of the Loan Agreement is not limited to the original principal amount of the Note. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall inhibit or prevent Lender from foreclosing or exercising any other rights and remedies pursuant to the Loan Agreement, the Note, this Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents, whether simultaneously with foreclosure proceedings or in any other sequence. A separate action or actions may be brought and prosecuted against Borrower pursuant to Sections 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3 herein and Section 9.3 of the Loan Agreement whether or not action is brought against any other Person or whether or not any other Person is joined in the action or actions. In addition, Lender shall have the right but not the obligation to join and participate in, as a party if it so elects, any administrative or judicial proceedings or actions initiated in connection with any matter addressed in Article 9 herein.

Section 7.11 Right of Entry. Upon reasonable notice to Borrower, Lender and its agents shall have the right to enter and inspect the Property at all reasonable times.

Section 7.12 Rights Pertaining To Sales. The following provisions shall, to the extent permitted by law, apply to any sale or sales of all or any portion of the Property under or by virtue of this Security Instrument, whether under any power of sale herein granted or by virtue of judicial proceedings or of a judgment or decree of foreclosure and sale:

(a) Trustee (for purposes of this Section 7.12 only, the term “Trustee” shall be interpreted to include any public officer or other person having the responsibility to conduct any sale of all or part of the Property pursuant to this Security Instrument) may conduct any number of sales from time to time. The power of sale shall not be exhausted by any one or more of such sales as to any part of the Property that has not been sold or by any sale that is not completed or is defective until the Debt has been paid in full.

(b) Any sale may be postponed or adjourned by public announcement at the time and place appointed for such sale or for such postponed or adjourned sale, and such sale may be completed at the time and place so announced without further notice.

(c) Lender is hereby appointed the true and lawful attorney-in-fact of Borrower, which appointment is irrevocable and shall be deemed to be coupled with an interest, in Borrower’s name and stead, to make all necessary conveyances, assignments, transfers and deliveries of the Property and rights so sold, and for that purpose Lender may execute all necessary instruments to accomplish the same, and may substitute one or more persons with like power, and Borrower hereby ratifies and confirms all that said attorney or such substitute or substitutes shall lawfully do by virtue thereof. Nevertheless, Borrower, if requested by Lender, shall ratify and confirm any such sale or sales by executing and delivering to Lender or such purchaser or purchasers, as applicable, all such instruments as may be advisable, in Lender’s judgment, for the purposes designated in such request.

 

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(d) Any and all statements of fact or other recitals made in any of the instruments referred to in Section 7.12(c) given by Lender concerning nonpayment of the Debt, occurrence of any Event of Default, any declaration by Lender that all or any of the Debt is due and payable, any request to sell, any representation that notice of time, place and terms of sale and property or rights to be sold was duly given, or that any other act or thing was duly done by Lender, shall be taken as prima facie evidence of the truth of the facts so stated and recited.

(e) The receipt by Trustee of the purchase money paid at any such sale, or the receipt of any other person authorized to give the same, shall be sufficient discharge therefor to any purchaser of any property or rights sold as aforesaid, and no purchaser, or its representatives, grantees or assigns, after paying such purchase price and receiving such receipt, shall be bound to see to the application of such purchase price or any part thereof upon or for any trust or purpose of this Security Instrument or, in any manner whatsoever, be answerable for any loss, misapplication or non-application of any such purchase money, or part thereof, or be bound to inquire as to the authorization, necessity, expediency or regularity of any such sale.

(f) Any such sale or sales shall operate to divest all of the estate, right, title, interest, claim and demand whatsoever, whether at law or in equity, of Borrower in and to the properties and rights so sold, and shall be a perpetual bar both at law and in equity against Borrower and any and all persons claiming or who may claim the same, or any part thereof, by, through or under Borrower to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

(g) Upon any such sale or sales, Lender may bid for and acquire the Property and, in lieu of paying cash therefor, may make settlement for the purchase price by crediting against the Debt the amount of the bid made therefor, after deducting therefrom the expenses of the sale, the cost of any enforcement proceeding hereunder and any other sums that Lender is authorized to charge to Borrower under the terms of the Note, this Security Instrument, or any other Loan Document to the extent necessary to satisfy such bid.

(h) If Borrower, or any person claiming by, through or under Borrower, shall transfer or refuse or fail to surrender possession of the Property after any sale thereof, then Borrower or such person shall be deemed a tenant at sufferance of the purchaser at such sale, subject to eviction by means of unlawful detainer proceedings or other appropriate proceedings, and to any other right or remedy available hereunder or under applicable law.

(i) Upon any such sale, it shall not be necessary for Trustee, Lender or any public officer acting under execution or order of court to have present or constructively in its possession any or all of the Property.

(j) In the event of any sale referred to in this Section 7.12, the entire Debt, if not previously due and payable, immediately thereupon shall, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Note, this Security Instrument or any other Loan Document, become due and payable.

 

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(k) This instrument shall be effective as a mortgage. If a sale hereunder shall be commenced by Trustee, Lender may, at any time before the sale of the Property, direct the Trustee to abandon the sale, and may institute suit for the collection of the Debt or part thereof and for the foreclosure of this Security Instrument. If Lender shall institute suit for the collection of the Debt or part thereof, and for the foreclosure of this Security Instrument, Lender may at any time before the entry of final judgment in said suit dismiss the same (or part thereof) and direct the Trustee to sell the Property in accordance with the provisions of this Security Instrument. Lender may pursue its rights and remedies against any guarantor or other party liable for any of the obligations in such a suit for foreclosure or by separate suit, whether or not the Trustee is also pursuing a sale under the terms hereof.

ARTICLE VIII - PREPAYMENT

Section 8.1 Prepayment. The Debt may not be prepaid in whole or in part except in accordance with the express terms and conditions of the Loan Agreement and the Note.

ARTICLE IX - INDEMNIFICATION

Section 9.1 General Indemnification. Borrower shall, at its sole cost and expense, protect (with legal counsel reasonably acceptable to Lender), defend, indemnify, release and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties from and against any and all claims, suits, liabilities (including strict liabilities), actions, proceedings, obligations, debts, damages, losses, costs, expenses, diminutions in value, fines, penalties, charges, fees, expenses, judgments, awards, amounts paid in settlement, punitive damages, foreseeable and unforeseeable consequential damages, of whatever kind or nature (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and other costs of defense) (collectively, the “Losses”) imposed upon or incurred by or asserted against any Indemnified Parties and directly or indirectly arising out of or in any way relating to any one or more of the following: (a) ownership of this Security Instrument, the Property or any interest therein or receipt of any Rents; (b) any amendment to, or restructuring of, the Debt, the Note, the Loan Agreement, this Security Instrument, or any other Loan Documents; (c) any and all lawful action that may be taken by Lender in connection with the enforcement of the provisions of this Security Instrument, the Loan Agreement, the Note or any of the other Loan Documents, whether or not suit is filed in connection with same, or in connection with Borrower, any guarantor or any indemnitor Person and/or any partner, joint venturer or shareholder thereof becoming a party to a voluntary or involuntary federal or state bankruptcy, insolvency or similar proceeding; (d) any accident, injury to or death of persons or loss of or damage to property occurring in, on or about the Property or any part thereof or on the adjoining sidewalks, curbs, adjacent property or adjacent parking areas, streets or ways; (e) any use, nonuse or condition in, on or about the Property or any part thereof or on the adjoining sidewalks, curbs, adjacent property or adjacent parking areas, streets or ways; (f) any failure on the part of Borrower to perform or be in compliance with any of the terms of this Security Instrument, the Note, the Loan Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents; (g) performance of any labor or services or the furnishing of any materials or other property in respect of the Property or any part thereof; (h) the failure of any person to file timely with the Internal Revenue Service an accurate Form 1099-B, Statement for Recipients of Proceeds from Real Estate, Broker and Barter Exchange Transactions, which may be required in connection with this Security Instrument, or to supply a

 

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copy thereof in a timely fashion to the recipient of the proceeds of the transaction in connection with which this Security Instrument is made; (i) any failure of the Property to be in compliance with any Legal Requirements; (j) the enforcement by any Indemnified Party of the provisions of this Article 9; (k) any and all claims and demands whatsoever which may be asserted against Lender by reason of any alleged obligations or undertakings on its part to perform or discharge any of the terms, covenants, or agreements contained in any Lease; (l) any and all claims (including lender liability claims) or demands by Borrower or any third parties, including any guarantor or indemnitor; (m) the payment of any commission, charge or brokerage fee to anyone claiming through Borrower which may be payable in connection with the funding of the Loan; or (n) any misrepresentation made by Borrower in this Security Instrument or any other Loan Document. Any amounts payable to Lender by reason of the application of this Section 9.1 shall become immediately due and payable and shall bear interest at the Default Rate from the date loss or damage is sustained by Lender until paid.

Section 9.2 Mortgage and/or Intangible Tax. Borrower shall, at its sole cost and expense, protect, defend, indemnify, release and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties from and against any and all Losses imposed upon or incurred by or asserted against any Indemnified Parties and directly or indirectly arising out of or in any way relating to any tax on the making and/or recording of this Security Instrument, the Note or any of the other Loan Documents, but excluding any income, franchise or other similar taxes. Borrower hereby agrees that, in the event that it is determined that any documentary stamp taxes or intangible personal property taxes are due hereon or on any mortgage or promissory note executed in connection herewith (including the Note), Borrower shall indemnify and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties for all such documentary stamp and/or intangible taxes, including all penalties and interest assessed or charged in connection therewith.

Section 9.3 ERISA Indemnification. Borrower shall, at its sole cost and expense, protect, defend, indemnify, release and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties from and against any and all Losses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in the investigation, defense, and settlement of Losses incurred in correcting any prohibited transaction or in the sale of a prohibited loan, and in obtaining any individual prohibited transaction exemption under ERISA that may be required, in Lender’s discretion) that Lender may incur, directly or indirectly, as a result of a breach of any of the representations made under Section 4.1.9 of the Loan Agreement or a breach of any negative covenants contained in Section 5.2.9 of the Loan Agreement.

Section 9.4 Duty to Defend; Attorneys’ Fees and Other Fees and Expenses. Upon written request by any Indemnified Party, Borrower shall defend such Indemnified Party (if requested by any Indemnified Party, in the name of the Indemnified Party) by attorneys and other professionals approved by the Indemnified Parties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the defendants in any such claim or proceeding include both Borrower and any Indemnified Party and Borrower and such Indemnified Party shall have reasonably concluded that there are any legal defenses available to it and/or other Indemnified Parties that are different from or additional to those available to Borrower, such Indemnified Party shall have the right to select separate counsel to assert such legal defenses and to otherwise participate in the defense of such action on behalf of such Indemnified Party, provided that no compromise or settlement shall be entered without Borrower’s consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Upon demand,

 

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Borrower shall pay or, in the sole and absolute discretion of the Indemnified Parties, reimburse, the Indemnified Parties for the payment of reasonable fees and disbursements of attorneys, engineers, environmental consultants, laboratories and other professionals in connection therewith.

Section 9.5 Environmental Indemnity. Simultaneously with this Security Instrument, Borrower and Guarantor have executed that certain Environmental Indemnity. The obligations of Borrower and Guarantor under the Environmental Indemnity are not part of the Debt and are not secured by this Security Instrument.

ARTICLE X - WAIVERS

Section 10.1 Waiver of Counterclaim. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Borrower hereby waives the right to assert a counterclaim, other than a mandatory or compulsory counterclaim, in any action or proceeding brought against it by Lender arising out of or in any way connected with this Security Instrument, the Loan Agreement, the Note, any of the other Loan Documents, or the Obligations.

Section 10.2 Marshalling and Other Matters. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Borrower hereby waives the benefit of all homestead, appraisement, valuation, stay, extension, reinstatement and redemption laws now or hereafter in force and all rights of marshalling in the event of any sale hereunder of the Property or any part thereof or any interest therein. Further, Borrower hereby expressly waives any and all rights of redemption from sale under any order or decree of foreclosure of this Security Instrument on behalf of Borrower, and on behalf of each and every person acquiring any interest in or title to the Property subsequent to the date of this Security Instrument and on behalf of all persons to the extent permitted by applicable law, and hereby waives any defense Borrower might assert or have by reason of Lender’s failure to make any tenant or lessee of the Property a party defendant in any foreclosure proceeding or action instituted by Lender.

Section 10.3 Waiver of Notice. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Borrower shall not be entitled to any notices of any nature whatsoever from Lender except with respect to matters for which this Security Instrument specifically and expressly provides for the giving of notice by Lender to Borrower and except with respect to matters for which Lender is required by applicable law to give notice, and Borrower hereby expressly waives the right to receive any notice from Lender with respect to any matter for which this Security Instrument does not specifically and expressly provide for the giving of notice by Lender to Borrower.

Section 10.4 Waiver of Statute of Limitations. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Borrower hereby expressly waives and releases to the fullest extent permitted by law, the pleading of any statute of limitations as a defense to payment of the Debt or performance of its Other Obligations.

Section 10.5 Survival. The indemnifications made pursuant to Sections 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3 herein shall continue indefinitely in full force and effect and shall survive and shall in no way be impaired by any of the following: any satisfaction or other termination of this Security Instrument, any assignment or other transfer of all or any portion of this Security Instrument or

 

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Lender’s interest in the Property (but, in such case, shall benefit both Indemnified Parties and any assignee or transferee), any exercise of Lender’s rights and remedies pursuant hereto including foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, any exercise of any rights and remedies pursuant to the Loan Agreement, the Note or any of the other Loan Documents, any transfer of all or any portion of the Property (whether by Borrower or by Lender following foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure or at any other time), any amendment to this Security Instrument, the Loan Agreement, the Note or the other Loan Documents, and any act or omission that might otherwise be construed as a release or discharge of Borrower from the obligations pursuant hereto.

Section 10.6 Trial by Jury. BORROWER HEREBY AGREES NOT TO ELECT A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY ISSUE TRIABLE OF RIGHT BY JURY, AND WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY FULLY TO THE EXTENT THAT ANY SUCH RIGHT SHALL NOW OR HEREAFTER EXIST WITH REGARD TO THE LOAN DOCUMENTS, OR ANY CLAIM, COUNTERCLAIM OR OTHER ACTION ARISING IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. THIS WAIVER OF RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IS GIVEN KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY BY BORROWER, AND IS INTENDED TO ENCOMPASS INDIVIDUALLY EACH INSTANCE AND EACH ISSUE AS TO WHICH THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY WOULD OTHERWISE ACCRUE. LENDER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO FILE A COPY OF THIS PARAGRAPH IN ANY PROCEEDING AS CONCLUSIVE EVIDENCE OF THIS WAIVER BY BORROWER.

ARTICLE XI - EXCULPATION

The provisions of Section 9.3 of the Loan Agreement are hereby incorporated by reference into this Security Instrument to the same extent and with the same force as if fully set forth herein.

ARTICLE XII - NOTICES

All notices or other written communications hereunder shall be delivered in accordance with Section 10.6 of the Loan Agreement.

ARTICLE XIII - APPLICABLE LAW

Section 13.1 Governing Law. This Security Instrument shall be governed in accordance with the terms and provisions of Section 10.3 of the Loan Agreement.

Section 13.2 Usury Laws. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, (a) all agreements and communications between Borrower and Lender are hereby and shall automatically be limited so that, after taking into account all amounts deemed interest, the interest contracted for, charged or received by Lender shall never exceed the maximum lawful rate or amount, (b) in calculating whether any interest exceeds the lawful maximum, all such interest shall be amortized, prorated, allocated and spread over the full amount and term of all principal indebtedness of Borrower to Lender, and (c) if through any contingency or event, Lender receives or is deemed to receive interest in excess of the lawful maximum, any such excess shall be deemed to have been applied toward payment of the principal of any and all then outstanding indebtedness of Borrower to Lender, or if there is no such indebtedness, shall immediately be returned to Borrower.

 

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Section 13.3 Provisions Subject to Applicable Law. All rights, powers and remedies provided in this Security Instrument may be exercised only to the extent that the exercise thereof does not violate any applicable provisions of law and are intended to be limited to the extent necessary so that they will not render this Security Instrument invalid, unenforceable or not entitled to be recorded, registered or filed under the provisions of any applicable law. If any term of this Security Instrument or any application thereof shall be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Security Instrument and any other application of the term shall not be affected thereby.

ARTICLE XIV - DEFINITIONS

All capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the respective meanings set forth in the Loan Agreement. Unless the context clearly indicates a contrary intent or unless otherwise specifically provided herein, words used in this Security Instrument may be used interchangeably in singular or plural form and the word “Borrower” shall mean “each Borrower and any subsequent owner or owners of the Property or any part thereof or any interest therein,” the word “Lender” shall mean “Lender and any subsequent holder of the Note,” the word “Note” shall mean “the Note and any other evidence of indebtedness secured by this Security Instrument,” the word “Property” shall include any portion of the Property and any interest therein, and the phrases “attorneys’ fees”, “legal fees” and “counsel fees” shall include any and all attorneys’, paralegal and law clerk fees and disbursements, including fees and disbursements at the pre-trial, trial and appellate levels incurred or paid by Lender in protecting its interest in the Property, the Leases and the Rents and enforcing its rights hereunder.

ARTICLE XV - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Section 15.1 No Oral Change. This Security Instrument, and any provisions hereof, including the provisions of this Section, may not be modified, amended, waived, extended, changed, discharged or terminated orally or by any act or failure to act on the part of Borrower or Lender, but only by an agreement in writing signed by the party against whom enforcement of any modification, amendment, waiver, extension, change, discharge or termination is sought, and the parties hereby: (a) expressly agree that it shall not be reasonable for any of them to rely on any alleged, non-written amendment to this Security Instrument; (b) irrevocably waive any and all right to enforce any alleged, non-written amendment to this Security Instrument; and (c) expressly agree that it shall be beyond the scope of authority (apparent or otherwise) for any of their respective agents to agree to any non-written modification of this Security Instrument.

Section 15.2 Successors and Assigns. This Security Instrument shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Borrower and Lender and their respective successors and assigns forever.

Section 15.3 Inapplicable Provisions. If any term, covenant or condition of the Loan Agreement, the Note or this Security Instrument is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, the Loan Agreement, the Note and this Security Instrument shall be construed without such provision.

 

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Section 15.4 Headings, Etc. The headings and captions of various Sections of this Security Instrument are for convenience of reference only and are not to be construed as defining or limiting, in any way, the scope or intent of the provisions hereof.

Section 15.5 Number and Gender. Whenever the context may require, any pronouns used herein shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine or neuter forms, and the singular form of nouns and pronouns shall include the plural and vice versa.

Section 15.6 Subrogation. If any or all of the proceeds of the Note have been used to extinguish, extend or renew any indebtedness heretofore existing against the Property, then, to the extent of the funds so used, Lender shall be subrogated to all of the rights, claims, liens, titles, and interests existing against the Property heretofore held by, or in favor of, the holder of such indebtedness and such former rights, claims, liens, titles, and interests, if any, are not waived but rather are continued in full force and effect in favor of Lender and are merged with the lien and security interest created herein as cumulative security for the repayment of the Debt, the performance and discharge of Borrower’s obligations hereunder, under the Loan Agreement, the Note and the other Loan Documents and the performance and discharge of the Other Obligations.

Section 15.7 Entire Agreement. The Note, the Loan Agreement, this Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents constitute the entire understanding and agreement between Borrower and Lender with respect to the transactions arising in connection with the Debt and supersede all prior written or oral understandings and agreements between Borrower and Lender with respect thereto. Borrower hereby acknowledges that, except as incorporated in writing in the Note, the Loan Agreement, this Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents, there are not, and were not, and no persons are or were authorized by Lender to make, any representations, understandings, stipulations, agreements or promises, oral or written, with respect to the transaction which is the subject of the Note, the Loan Agreement, this Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents.

Section 15.8 Limitation on Lender’s Responsibility. No provision of this Security Instrument shall operate to place any obligation or liability for the control, care, management or repair of the Property upon Lender, nor shall it operate to make Lender responsible or liable for any waste committed on the Property by the tenants or any other Person, or for any dangerous or defective condition of the Property, or for any negligence in the management, upkeep, repair or control of the Property resulting in loss or injury or death to any tenant, licensee, employee or stranger. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as constituting Lender a “mortgagee in possession.”

Section 15.9 Rules of Construction. The following rules of construction shall be applicable for all purposes of this Security Instrument and all documents or instruments supplemental hereto, unless the context otherwise clearly requires:

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(b) any pronoun used herein shall be deemed to cover all genders, and words importing the singular number shall mean and include the plural number, and vice versa;

(c) all captions to the Sections hereof are used for convenience and reference only and in no way define, limit or describe the scope or intent of, or in any way affect, this Security Instrument;

(d) the term “or” has, except where otherwise indicated, the inclusive meaning represented by the phrase “and/or”;

(e) the words “hereof,” “herein,” “hereby,” “hereunder,” and similar terms in this Security Instrument refer to this Security Instrument as a whole and not to any particular provision or section of this Security Instrument;

(f) an Event of Default shall “continue” or be “continuing” until such Event of Default has been waived in writing by Lender;

(g) No inference in favor of or against any party shall be drawn from the fact that such party has drafted any portion hereof or any other Loan Document;

(h) The cover page (if any) of, all recitals set forth in, and all Exhibits to, this Security Instrument are hereby incorporated herein; and

(i) Wherever Lender’s judgment, consent, approval or discretion is required under this Security Instrument or any other Loan Document for any matter or thing or Lender shall have an option, election, or right of determination or any other power to decide any matter relating to the terms and conditions of this Security Instrument, including any right to determine that something is satisfactory or not (“Decision Power”), such Decision Power shall be exercised in the sole and absolute discretion of Lender unless otherwise expressly stated to be reasonably exercised. Such Decision Power and each other power granted to Lender upon this Security Instrument or any other Loan Document may be exercised by Lender or by any authorized agent of Lender (including any servicer and/or attorney-in-fact), and Borrower hereby expressly agrees to recognize the exercise of such Decision Power by such authorized agent. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any authorized agent of Lender (including any servicer and/or attorney-in-fact) is hereby specifically authorized to remove a trustee and select and appoint a successor trustee.

Section 15.10 Duplicate Originals; Counterparts. This Security Instrument may be executed in any number of duplicate originals and each duplicate original shall be deemed to be an original. This Security Instrument may be executed in several counterparts, each of which counterpart shall be deemed an original instrument and all of which together shall constitute a single Security Instrument. The failure of any party hereto to execute this Security Instrument, or any counterpart hereof, shall not relieve the other signatories from their obligations hereunder.

 

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Section 15.11 Lender’s Right to Subordinate. Lender may, at its election, subordinate the lien of this Security Instrument and any or all of Lender’s rights, titles or interests hereunder to any lien, leasehold interest, easement, plat, covenant, restriction, dedication, encumbrance or other matter affecting the Property or any part thereof by recording a written declaration of such subordination in the office of the register or recorder of deeds or similar filing officer for the county in which the Land is located. If foreclosure sale occurs hereunder after the recording of any such declaration, the title received by the purchaser at such sale shall be subject to the matters specified in such declaration, but such declaration shall not otherwise affect the validity or terms of this Security Instrument or any other Loan Document or the priority of any lien or security interest created hereunder or under any other Loan Document. Without limitation of the foregoing, Lender shall have the right to unilaterally modify any Loan Document to release any lien on any portion of the Property

ARTICLE XVI - DEED OF TRUST PROVISIONS

Section 16.1 Concerning the Trustee. Trustee shall be under no duty to take any action hereunder except as expressly required hereunder or by law, or to perform any act which would involve Trustee in any expense or liability or to institute or defend any suit in respect hereof, unless properly indemnified to Trustee’s reasonable satisfaction. Trustee, by acceptance of this Security Instrument, covenants to perform and fulfill the trusts herein created, being liable, however, only for gross negligence or willful misconduct, and hereby waives any statutory fee and agrees to accept reasonable compensation, in lieu thereof, for any services rendered by Trustee in accordance with the terms hereof. Trustee may resign at any time upon giving thirty (30) days’ notice to Borrower and to Lender. Lender may remove Trustee at any time or from time to time and select a successor trustee. In the event of the death, removal, resignation, refusal to act, or inability to act of Trustee, or in its discretion for any reason whatsoever Lender may, without notice and without specifying any reason therefor and without applying to any court, select and appoint a successor trustee, by an instrument recorded wherever this Security Instrument is recorded and all powers, rights, duties and authority of Trustee, as aforesaid, shall thereupon become vested in such successor. Such substitute trustee shall not be required to give bond for the faithful performance of the duties of Trustee hereunder unless required by Lender. The procedure provided for in this paragraph for substitution of Trustee shall be in addition to and not in exclusion of any other provisions for substitution, by law or otherwise.

Section 16.2 Trustee’s Fees. Borrower shall pay all reasonable costs, fees and expenses incurred by Trustee and Trustee’s agents and counsel in connection with the performance by Trustee of Trustee’s duties hereunder and all such costs, fees and expenses shall be secured by this Security Instrument.

Section 16.3 Certain Rights. With the approval of Lender, Trustee shall have the right to take any and all of the following actions: (a) to select, employ, and advise with counsel (who may be, but need not be, counsel for Lender) upon any matters arising hereunder, including the preparation, execution, and interpretation of the Note, this Security Instrument or the Other Loan Documents, and shall be fully protected in relying as to legal matters on the advice of counsel, (b) to execute any of the trusts and powers hereof and to perform any duty hereunder either directly or through his/her agents or attorneys, (c) to select and employ, in and about the

 

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execution of his/her duties hereunder, suitable accountants, engineers and other experts, agents and attorneys-in-fact, either corporate or individual, not regularly in the employ of Trustee, and Trustee shall not be answerable for any act, default, negligence, or misconduct of any such accountant, engineer or other expert, agent or attorney-in-fact, if selected with reasonable care, or for any error of judgment or act done by Trustee in good faith, or be otherwise responsible or accountable under any circumstances whatsoever, except for Trustee’s gross negligence or bad faith and (d) any and all other lawful action as Lender may instruct Trustee to take to protect or enforce Lender’s rights hereunder. Trustee shall not be personally liable in case of entry by Trustee, or anyone entering by virtue of the powers herein granted to Trustee, upon the Property for debts contracted for or liability or damages incurred in the management or operation of the Property. Trustee shall have the right to rely on any instrument, document, or signature authorizing or supporting an action taken or proposed to be taken by Trustee hereunder, believed by Trustee in good faith to be genuine. Trustee shall be entitled to reimbursement for actual expenses incurred by Trustee in the performance of Trustee’s duties hereunder and to reasonable compensation for such of Trustee’s services hereunder as shall be rendered.

Section 16.4 Retention of Money. All moneys received by Trustee shall, until used or applied as herein provided, be held in trust for the purposes for which they were received, but need not be segregated in any manner from any other moneys (except to the extent required by applicable law) and Trustee shall be under no liability for interest on any moneys received by Trustee hereunder.

Section 16.5 Perfection of Appointment. Should any deed, conveyance, or instrument of any nature be required from Borrower by any Trustee or substitute trustee to more fully and certainly vest in and confirm to the Trustee or substitute trustee such estates rights, powers, and duties, then, upon request by the Trustee or substitute trustee, any and all such deeds, conveyances and instruments shall be made, executed, acknowledged, and delivered and shall be caused to be recorded and/or filed by Borrower.

Section 16.6 Succession Instruments. Any substitute trustee appointed pursuant to any of the provisions hereof shall, without any further act, deed, or conveyance, become vested with all the estates, properties, rights, powers, and trusts of its or his/her predecessor in the rights hereunder with like effect as if originally named as Trustee herein; but nevertheless, upon the written request of Lender or of the substitute trustee, the Trustee ceasing to act shall execute and deliver any instrument transferring to such substitute trustee, upon the trusts herein expressed, all the estates, properties, rights, powers, and trusts of the Trustee so ceasing to act, and shall duly assign, transfer and deliver any of the property and moneys held by such Trustee to the substitute trustee so appointed in the Trustee’s place.

ARTICLE XVII - STATE-SPECIFIC PROVISIONS

Section 17.1 Principles of Construction. In the event of any inconsistencies between the terms and conditions of this Article 17 and the terms and conditions of this Security Instrument, the terms and conditions of this Article 17 shall control and be binding.

 

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Section 17.2 Remedies. The following provision is added to the end of Section 7.1(k):

“including without limitation, requesting and directing the Trustee to exercise its power of sale and sell the Property or any part thereof which is real property or which Lender has elected to treat as real property. If Lender so requests and directs, Trustee may proceed to foreclose this Security Instrument in respect of said real property in the following manner: Trustee at the request of the Lender shall proceed to take possession and to sell any of the Property (in one or more parcels), in whole or in parcels, at public venue, to the highest bidder, for cash, at a front door (to be designated by Trustee) of the building then appointed for holding the foreclosure sale by the Circuit Court of                      County, Missouri first giving notice of such sale in the manner prescribed by statute; and upon such sale shall execute and deliver a deed of conveyance of the property sold to the purchaser or purchasers thereof. The Trustee shall receive the proceeds of said sale out of which the Trustee shall pay (a) the costs and expenses of executing this trust, including lawful compensation to the Trustee for his services as provided by statute, and a reasonable attorney’s fee, which shall be immediately due upon first publication of sale as aforesaid; (b) to Lender, upon the usual vouchers therefor, any of the Debt including money advanced for ground rents, Taxes, Other Charges, Insurance Premiums, maintenance, abstracts, title reports, judgments upon statutory lien claims and any other advances hereunder and interest thereon at the Default Rate, as herein provided; (c) the amount unpaid on the Debt, including the interest accrued thereon at the Default Rate; (d) any remaining obligations of Borrower to Lender; and (e) the balance of such proceeds, if any, shall be paid as required by law. The purchaser at any foreclosure sale shall not be obligated to look to the application of the proceeds thereof.”

Section 17.3 Lease of Property by Trustee. Trustee hereby lets the Property to Borrower until a sale is held under the foregoing provisions therefor, or until an Event of Default shall occur, upon the following terms and conditions, to wit: Borrower and all persons or entities claiming or possessing any of the Property by, through, or under Borrower shall pay rent therefor during said term at the rate of one cent per month, payable monthly upon demand, and shall surrender immediate peaceable possession of the Property (and any and every part thereof) sold under the provisions of this Security Instrument to the purchaser thereof under such sale, without notice or demand therefor, and shall and will at once, without notice, surrender up possession of the Property and every part thereof in the event Lender shall take charge and enter as hereinbefore provided.

Section 17.4 Future Advances. This Security Instrument secures future advances and future obligations as provided or referred to herein and is governed by the provisions of Section 443.055, RSMo., as amended. This Security Instrument secures any contractual future advances by Lender to Borrower or any future contractual obligations of Borrower to Grantor, without regard to whether any such advances or obligations are optional or obligatory with Lender; provided, however, that the total principal amount of future advance and future obligations secured by this Security Instrument shall not exceed, at any time, Thirty-Nine Million and no/100 Dollars ($39,000,000.00) plus such other amounts referred to herein and plus the costs of protecting and preserving the Property and the lien of this Security Instrument paid by Lender pursuant to this Security Instrument. Nothing herein shall be deemed to obligate Lender to make any future advances to Borrower.

 

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Section 17.5 Events of Default. Notwithstanding any provision herein or in the Loan Agreement to the contrary, it shall be an Event of Default if Borrower or any Guarantor shall give to Lender any notice, under the provisions of Section 443.055 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, concerning future advances.

Section 17.6 Insurance. Unless Borrower provides evidence of the insurance coverage required hereunder or under the Loan Agreement, Lender may purchase insurance at Borrower’s expense to protect Lender’s interest in the Property. This insurance may, but need not protect Borrower’s interest. The coverage that Lender purchases may not pay any claim that Borrower makes or claim that is made against Borrower in connection with the Property. Borrower may later cancel any insurance purchased by Lender, but only after providing evidence that Borrower has obtained insurance as required by this Security Instrument and the Loan Agreement. If Lender purchases insurance for the Property, Borrower will be responsible for the costs of that insurance, including the insurance premium interest and any other charges Lender may impose in connection with the placement of the insurance, until the effective date of the cancellation or expiration of the insurance. The costs of the insurance may be added to Borrower’s total outstanding balance or Debt. The costs of the insurance may be more than the cost of insurance Borrower may be able to obtain on its own.

ARTICLE XVIII - ADDITIONAL OR SPECIAL PROVISIONS OR MODIFICATIONS

Section 18.1 Principles of Construction. In the event of any inconsistencies between the terms and conditions of this Article 18 and the terms and conditions of this Security Instrument, the terms and conditions of this Article 18 shall control and be binding.

Section 18.2 Other Security Instruments; No Election of Remedies.

(a) The Debt is now or may hereafter be secured by one or more other mortgages, deeds of trust and other security agreements (collectively, as the same may be amended and in effect from time to time, are herein collectively called the “Other Security Instruments”), which cover or will hereafter cover other properties that are or may be located in various states (the “Other Collateral”). The Other Security Instruments will secure the Debt and the performance of the other covenants and agreements of Borrower set forth in the Loan Documents. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Lender may proceed under this Security Instrument and/or any or all the Other Security Instruments against either the Property and/or any or all of the Other Collateral in one or more parcels and in such manner and order as Lender shall elect, to the extent permitted by applicable law. Borrower hereby irrevocably waives and releases, to the extent permitted by law, and whether now or hereafter in force, any right to have the Property or the Other Collateral marshaled upon any foreclosure of this Security Instrument or any Other Security Instrument.

(b) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, and without limitation as to any other right or remedy provided to Lender in this Security Instrument or the other Loan Documents, in the case of an Event of Default, in each instance to the extent permitted by applicable California law, (i) Lender shall have the right to pursue all of the rights and remedies under this Security Instrument and the Loan Documents, at law and/or in equity, in one proceeding, or separately and independently in separate proceedings from time to time, as

 

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Lender in its sole and absolute discretion, shall determine from time to time, (ii) Lender shall not be required to either marshal assets, sell the Property and/or any Other Collateral in any particular order of alienation (and may sell the same simultaneously and together or separately), or be subject to any “one action” or “election of remedies” law or rule with respect to the Property or any Other Collateral, (iii) the exercise by Lender of any remedies against any one item of Property or any Other Collateral will not impede Lender from subsequently or simultaneously exercising remedies against any other item of Property or Other Collateral, (iv) all liens and other rights, remedies or privileges provided to Lender herein shall remain in full force and effect until Lender has exhausted all of its remedies against the Property and all Property has been foreclosed, sold and/or otherwise realized upon in satisfaction of the Debt, and (v) Lender may resort for the payment of the Debt to any security held by Lender in such order and manner Lender, in its discretion, may elect and Lender may take action to recover the Debt, or any portion thereof, or to enforce any covenant hereof without prejudice to the right of Lender thereafter to foreclose this Security Instrument.

(c) Without notice to or consent of Borrower and without impairment of the lien and rights created by this Security Instrument, Lender may, at any time (in its sole and absolute discretion, but Lender shall have no obligation to), execute and deliver to Borrower a written instrument releasing all or a portion of the lien of this Security Instrument as security for any or all of the obligations of Borrower now existing or hereafter arising under or in respect of the Note, the Loan Agreement and each of the other Loan Documents, whereupon following the execution and delivery by Lender to Borrower of any such written instrument of release, this Security Instrument shall no longer secure such obligations of Borrower so released.

Section 18.3 Incorporation by Reference. Section 3.2 is hereby modified by adding the following to the end thereof: “In the event of any conflict between this Security Instrument and the Loan Agreement, the terms of the Loan Agreement shall control.”

Section 18.4 Maintenance of Property. The second sentence of Section 3.4 is hereby modified by adding the following to the end thereof: “except as my be permitted in accordance with the Loan Agreement.”

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Security Instrument has been executed by Borrower as of the day and year first above written.

 

BORROWER:

TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC,

a Delaware limited liability company

By:  

TNP SRT Portfolio II Holdings, LLC,

a Delaware limited liability company

Its:   Managing Member
  By:   TNP Strategic Retail Trust Operating Partnership, LP, a Delaware limited partnership
  Its:   Sole Member
    By:   TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation
    Its:   General Partner
      By:  

/s/ Anthony W. Thompson

      Name:  

Anthony W. Thompson

      Title:  

CEO

SIGNATURE PAGE TO DEED OF TRUST (FLORISSANT)


STATE OF CALIFORNIA    )
   ) ss.
COUNTY OF                         )

On this      day of                  in the year 2012, before me appeared                     , to me personally known, who, being by me duly sworn (or affirmed) did say that he/she is the                     , of TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc., the general partner of TNP Strategic Retail Trust Operating Partnership, LP, the sole member of TNP SRT Portfolio II Holdings, LLC, the managing member of TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and that said instrument was signed in behalf of said limited liability company by authority of its members, and said                      acknowledged said instrument to be the free act and deed of said limited liability company and that said limited liability company has no seal.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal, the day and year last above written.

 

 

Notary Public in and for Said County and State

 

(Type, print or stamp the Notary’s name below his or her signature.)

 

My Commission Expires:

 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT PAGE TO DEED OF TRUST (FLORISSANT)


EXHIBIT “A”

 

Exhibit A-1

EX-10.7 8 d368735dex107.htm DEED OF TRUST, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS, SECURITY AGREEMENT AND FIXTURE Deed of Trust, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture

EXHIBIT 10.7

This document was prepared

by and after recording should

be returned to :

KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

11501 Outlook, Suite 300

Overland Park, Kansas 66211

Attention: Mary Ann Gripka

Loan No. 10061253

 

 

(space above reserved for recorder’s use)

 

 

DEED OF TRUST, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS,

SECURITY AGREEMENT AND FIXTURE FILING

 

 

TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC, as grantor

(Borrower)

to

RICK DANIEL

(Trustee)

for the benefit of

KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as beneficiary

(Lender)

 

  Dated:    As of June 13, 2012
  Location:    301 S. Bowen Rd, Arlington, Texas 76013
  County:    Tarrant


DEED OF TRUST, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS, SECURITY AGREEMENT AND FIXTURE FILING

THIS DEED OF TRUST, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS, SECURITY AGREEMENT AND FIXTURE FILING (this “Security Instrument”) is made as of this 13th day of June, 2012, by TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, having its principal place of business at 1900 Main Street, Suite 700, Irvine, California 92614, as Grantor (“Borrower”) to RICK DANIEL, an adult individual, having an address at c/o Polsinelli Shughart PC, 2501 N. Harwood, Ste. 1900, Dallas, TX 75201, as Trustee (“Trustee”) for the benefit of KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association, having an address at 11501 Outlook, Suite 300, Overland Park, Kansas 66211, as beneficiary (together with its successors and assigns, “Lender”).

W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, this Security Instrument is given to secure a loan (the “Loan”) in the principal sum of Twenty-Six Million and No/100 Dollars ($26,000,000.00) advanced pursuant to that certain Loan Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, between Borrower and Lender (as the same may hereafter be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented, renewed, extended or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Loan Agreement”) and evidenced by that certain Promissory Note, dated the date hereof, made by Borrower in favor of Lender (as the same may hereafter be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented, renewed, extended or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Note”);

WHEREAS, Borrower desires to secure the payment of the Debt (as defined in the Loan Agreement) and the performance of all of its obligations under the Note, the Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents (as herein defined); and

WHEREAS, this Security Instrument is given pursuant to the Loan Agreement, and payment, fulfillment, and performance by Borrower of its obligations thereunder and under the other Loan Documents are secured hereby, and each and every term and provision of the Loan Agreement, and the Note, including the rights, remedies, obligations, covenants, conditions, agreements, indemnities, representations and warranties of the parties therein, are hereby incorporated by reference herein as though set forth in full and shall be considered a part of this Security Instrument (the Loan Agreement, the Note, this Security Instrument and all other documents evidencing or securing the Debt (including all additional mortgages, deeds to secure debt and assignments of leases and rents) or executed or delivered in connection therewith, are hereinafter referred to collectively as the “Loan Documents”).


NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the making of the Loan by Lender and the covenants, agreements, representations and warranties set forth in this Security Instrument:

ARTICLE I - GRANTS OF SECURITY

Section 1.1 Property Mortgaged. Borrower does hereby irrevocably mortgage, grant, bargain, sell, pledge, assign, warrant, transfer and convey to Trustee in trust for the benefit of Lender, as secured party, and its successors and assigns, with power of sale and with the right of entry and possession, to and under the following property, rights, interests and estates now owned, or hereafter acquired by Borrower (collectively, the “Property”):

(a) Land. The real property described in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof (the “Land”);

(b) Additional Land. All additional lands, estates and development rights hereafter acquired by Borrower for use in connection with the Land and the development of the Land and all additional lands and estates therein which may, from time to time, by supplemental mortgage or otherwise be expressly made subject to the lien of this Security Instrument;

(c) Improvements. The buildings, structures, fixtures, additions, enlargements, extensions, modifications, repairs, replacements and improvements now or hereafter erected or located on the Land (collectively, the “Improvements”);

(d) Easements. All easements, rights-of-way or use, rights, strips and gores of land, streets, ways, alleys, passages, sewer rights, water, water courses, water rights and powers, air rights and development rights, and all estates, rights, titles, interests, privileges, liberties, servitudes, tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances of any nature whatsoever, in any way now or hereafter belonging, relating or pertaining to the Land and the Improvements and the reversion and reversions and remainders, and all land lying in the bed of any street, road or avenue, opened or proposed, in front of or adjoining the Land, to the center line thereof and all the estates, rights, titles, interests, dower and rights of dower, curtesy and rights of curtesy, property, possession, claim and demand whatsoever, both at law and in equity, of Borrower of, in and to the Land and the Improvements and every part and parcel thereof, with the appurtenances thereto;

(e) Equipment. All “goods” and “equipment,” as such term is defined in Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (as hereinafter defined), now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower, which is used at or in connection with the Improvements or the Land or is located thereon or therein (including all machinery, equipment, furnishings, and electronic data-processing and other office equipment now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower and any and all additions, substitutions and replacements of any of the foregoing), together with all attachments, components, parts, equipment and accessories installed thereon or affixed thereto (collectively, the “Equipment”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, Equipment shall not include any property belonging to tenants under leases except to the extent that Borrower shall have any right or interest therein;

(f) Fixtures. All Equipment now owned, or the ownership of which is hereafter acquired, by Borrower which is so related to the Land and Improvements forming part of the Property that it is deemed fixtures or real property under the law of the particular state in

 

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which the Equipment is located, including all building or construction materials intended for construction, reconstruction, alteration or repair of or installation on the Property, construction equipment, appliances, machinery, plant equipment, fittings, apparatuses, fixtures and other items now or hereafter attached to, installed in or used in connection with (temporarily or permanently) any of the Improvements or the Land, including engines, devices for the operation of pumps, pipes, plumbing, cleaningcall and sprinkler systems, fire extinguishing apparatuses and equipment, heating, ventilating, laundry, incinerating, electrical, air conditioning and air cooling equipment and systems, gas and electric machinery, appurtenances and equipment, pollution control equipment, security systems, disposals, dishwashers, refrigerators and ranges, recreational equipment and facilities of all kinds, and water, gas, electrical, storm and sanitary sewer facilities, utility lines and equipment (whether owned individually or jointly with others, and, if owned jointly, to the extent of Borrower’s interest therein) and all other utilities whether or not situated in easements, all water tanks, water supply, water power sites, fuel stations, fuel tanks, fuel supply, and all other structures, together with all accessions, appurtenances, additions, replacements, betterments and substitutions for any of the foregoing and the proceeds thereof (collectively, the “Fixtures”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, “Fixtures” shall not include any property which tenants are entitled to remove pursuant to leases except to the extent that Borrower shall have any right or interest therein;

(g) Personal Property. All furniture, furnishings, objects of art, machinery, goods, tools, supplies, appliances, general intangibles, contract rights, accounts, accounts receivable, franchises, licenses, certificates and permits, and all other personal property of any kind or character whatsoever as defined in and subject to the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code, other than Fixtures, which are now or hereafter owned by Borrower and which are located within or about the Land and the Improvements, together with all accessories, replacements and substitutions thereto or therefor and the proceeds thereof (collectively, the “Personal Property”), and the right, title and interest of Borrower in and to any of the Personal Property which may be subject to any security interests, as defined in the Uniform Commercial Code, as adopted and enacted by the state or states where any of the Property is located (the “Uniform Commercial Code”), superior in lien to the lien of this Security Instrument and all proceeds and products of the above;

(h) Leases and Rents. All leases, subleases or subsubleases, lettings, licenses, concessions or other agreements (whether written or oral) pursuant to which any Person is granted a possessory interest in, or right to use or occupy all or any portion of the Land and the Improvements, and every modification, amendment or other agreement relating to such leases, subleases, subsubleases, or other agreements entered into in connection with such leases, subleases, subsubleases, or other agreements and every guarantee of the performance and observance of the covenants, conditions and agreements to be performed and observed by the other party thereto, heretofore or hereafter entered into (collectively, the “Leases”), whether before or after the filing by or against Borrower of any petition for relief under the Bankruptcy Code and all right, title and interest of Borrower, its successors and assigns therein and thereunder, including cash or securities deposited thereunder to secure the performance by the lessees of their obligations thereunder and all rents, additional rents, revenues, issues and profits (including all oil and gas or other mineral royalties and bonuses) from the Land and the Improvements whether paid or accruing before or after the filing by or against Borrower of any petition for relief under the Bankruptcy Code (collectively, the “Rents”) and all proceeds from the sale or other disposition of the Leases and the right to receive and apply the Rents to the payment of the Debt;

 

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(i) Condemnation Awards. All awards or payments, including interest thereon, which may heretofore and hereafter be made with respect to the Property, whether from the exercise of the right of eminent domain (including any transfer made in lieu of or in anticipation of the exercise of the right), or for a change of grade, or for any other injury to or decrease in the value of the Property;

(j) Insurance Proceeds. All proceeds in respect of the Property under any insurance policies covering the Property, including the right to receive and apply the proceeds of any insurance, judgments, or settlements made in lieu thereof, for damage to the Property;

(k) Tax Certiorari. All refunds, rebates or credits in connection with reduction in real estate taxes and assessments charged against the Property as a result of tax certiorari or any applications or proceedings for reduction;

(l) Conversion. All proceeds of the conversion, voluntary or involuntary, of any of the foregoing including proceeds of insurance and condemnation awards, into cash or liquidation claims;

(m) Rights. The right, in the name and on behalf of Borrower, to appear in and defend any action or proceeding brought with respect to the Property and to commence any action or proceeding to protect the interest of Lender in the Property;

(n) Agreements. All agreements, contracts, certificates, instruments, franchises, permits, licenses, plans, specifications and other documents, now or hereafter entered into, and all rights therein and thereto, respecting or pertaining to the use, occupation, construction, management or operation of the Land and any part thereof and any Improvements or respecting or pertaining to any business or activity conducted on the Land and any part thereof and all right, title and interest of Borrower therein and thereunder, including the right, upon the happening of any default hereunder, to receive and collect any sums payable to Borrower thereunder;

(o) Trademarks. All tradenames, trademarks, servicemarks, logos, copyrights, goodwill, books and records and all other general intangibles relating to or used in connection with the operation of the Property;

(p) Accounts. All reserves, escrows and deposit accounts maintained by Borrower with respect to the Property, including the Lockbox Agreement and the Cash Management Account, together with all deposits or wire transfers made to such accounts, all cash, checks, drafts, certificates, securities, investment property, financial assets, instruments and other property held therein from time to time and all proceeds, products, distributions or dividends or substitutions thereon and thereof;

(q) Letter of Credit. All letter-of-credit rights (whether or not the letter of credit is evidenced by a writing) Borrower now has or hereafter acquires relating to the properties, rights, titles and interests referred to in this Section 1.1;

 

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(r) Tort Claims. All commercial tort claims Borrower now has or hereafter acquires relating to the properties, rights, titles and interests referred to in this Section 1.1; and

(s) Other Rights. Any and all other rights of Borrower in and to the items set forth in Subsections (a) through (r) above.

AND without limiting any of the other provisions of this Security Instrument, to the extent permitted by applicable law, Borrower expressly grants to Lender as secured party, a security interest in the portion of the Property which is or may be subject to the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code which are applicable to secured transactions; it being understood and agreed that the Improvements and Fixtures are part and parcel of the Land (the Land, the Improvements and the Fixtures collectively referred to as the “Real Property”) appropriated to the use thereof and, whether affixed or annexed to the Real Property or not, shall for the purposes of this Security Instrument be deemed conclusively to be real estate and subject to this Security Instrument.

Section 1.2 Assignment of Rents. Borrower hereby absolutely and unconditionally assigns to Lender all of Borrower’s right, title and interest in and to all current and future Leases and Rents; it being intended by Borrower that this assignment constitutes a present, absolute assignment and not an assignment for additional security only. Nevertheless, subject to the terms of the Cash Management Agreement and Section 7.1(h) of this Security Instrument, Lender grants to Borrower a license revocable upon the occurrence of an Event of Default to collect, receive, use and enjoy the Rents and Borrower shall hold the Rents, or a portion thereof sufficient to discharge all current sums due on the Debt, for use in the payment of such sums.

Section 1.3 Security Agreement. This Security Instrument is both a real property mortgage and a “security agreement” within the meaning of the Uniform Commercial Code. The Property includes both real and personal property and all other rights and interests, whether tangible or intangible in nature, of Borrower in the Property. By executing and delivering this Security Instrument, Borrower hereby grants to Lender, as security for the Obligations (hereinafter defined), a security interest in the Fixtures, the Equipment and the Personal Property and other property constituting the Property, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, to the full extent that the Fixtures, the Equipment and the Personal Property and such other property may be subject to the Uniform Commercial Code (said portion of the Property so subject to the Uniform Commercial Code being called the “Collateral”). If an Event of Default shall occur and be continuing, Lender, in addition to any other rights and remedies which it may have, shall have and may exercise immediately and without demand, any and all rights and remedies granted to a secured party upon default under the Uniform Commercial Code, including the right to take possession of the Collateral or any part thereof, and to take such other measures as Lender may deem necessary for the care, protection and preservation of the Collateral. Upon request or demand of Lender after the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, Borrower shall, at its expense, assemble the Collateral and make it available to Lender at a convenient place (at the Land if tangible property) reasonably acceptable to Lender. Borrower shall pay to Lender on demand any and all expenses, including reasonable legal expenses and attorneys’ fees, incurred or paid by Lender in protecting its interest in the Collateral and in enforcing its rights hereunder with respect to the Collateral after the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default. Any notice of sale, disposition or other intended action by

 

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Lender with respect to the Collateral sent to Borrower in accordance with the provisions hereof at least ten (10) business days prior to such action, shall, except as otherwise provided by applicable law, constitute reasonable notice to Borrower. The proceeds of any disposition of the Collateral, or any part thereof, may, except as otherwise required by applicable law, be applied by Lender to the payment of the Debt in such priority and proportions as Lender in its discretion shall deem proper. Borrower’s (debtor’s) principal place of business is as set forth on page one hereof and the address of Lender (secured party) is as set forth on page one hereof.

Borrower shall promptly notify Lender of the existence of any commercial tort claim now or hereafter existing for the benefit of Borrower or the Property, and shall execute, acknowledge and deliver a security agreement or other documentation as Lender shall from time to time require to acquire and perfect a valid and binding security interest in such commercial tort claim.

Section 1.4 Fixture Filing. Certain of the Property is or will become “fixtures” (as that term is defined in the Uniform Commercial Code) on the Land, and this Security Instrument, upon being filed for record in the real estate records of the city or county wherein such fixtures are situated, shall operate also as a financing statement filed as a fixture filing in accordance with the applicable provisions of said Uniform Commercial Code upon such of the Property that is or may become fixtures.

Section 1.5 Pledges of Monies Held. Borrower hereby pledges to Lender any and all monies now or hereafter held by Lender or on behalf of Lender, including any sums deposited in the Lockbox Account, the Cash Management Account, the Reserve Funds and Net Proceeds, as additional security for the Obligations until expended or applied as provided in this Security Instrument or the Loan Agreement.

Section 1.6 Common Law Pledge/Assignment. To the extent that the Uniform Commercial Code does not apply to any item of the Personal Property, it is the intention of this Security Instrument that Lender have a common law pledge and/or collateral assignment of such item of Personal Property.

CONDITIONS TO GRANT

TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the above granted and described Property unto Trustee for the use and benefit of Lender, and its successors and assigns, forever;

IN TRUST, WITH POWER OF SALE, to secure payment to Lender of the Debt at the time and in the manner provided for its payment in the Loan Agreement, the Note and in this Security Instrument.

PROVIDED, HOWEVER, these presents are upon the express condition that, if Borrower shall well and truly pay to Lender the Debt at the time and in the manner provided in the Note, the Loan Agreement and this Security Instrument, shall well and truly perform the

 

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Other Obligations as set forth in this Security Instrument and shall well and truly abide by and comply with each and every covenant and condition set forth herein and in the Note, the Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents, these presents and the estate hereby granted shall cease, terminate and be void; provided, however, that Borrower’s obligation to indemnify and hold harmless Lender pursuant to the provisions hereof shall survive any such payment or release.

ARTICLE II - DEBT AND OBLIGATIONS SECURED

Section 2.1 Debt. This Security Instrument and the grants, assignments and transfers made in Article I are given for the purpose of securing the Debt.

Section 2.2 Other Obligations. This Security Instrument and the grants, assignments and transfers made in Article I are also given for the purpose of securing the following (the “Other Obligations”):

(a) the performance of all other obligations of Borrower contained herein;

(b) the performance of each obligation of Borrower contained in the Loan Agreement and any other Loan Document; and

(c) the performance of each obligation of Borrower contained in any renewal, extension, amendment, modification, consolidation, change of, or substitution or replacement for, all or any part of the Note, the Loan Agreement or any other Loan Document.

Section 2.3 Debt and Other Obligations. Borrower’s obligations for the payment of the Debt and the performance of the Other Obligations shall be referred to collectively herein as the “Obligations.”

ARTICLE III - BORROWER COVENANTS

Borrower covenants and agrees that:

Section 3.1 Payment of Debt. Borrower shall pay the Debt at the time and in the manner provided in the Loan Agreement, the Note and this Security Instrument.

Section 3.2 Incorporation by Reference. All the covenants, conditions and agreements contained in (a) the Loan Agreement, (b) the Note and (c) all and any of the other Loan Documents, are hereby made a part of this Security Instrument to the same extent and with the same force as if fully set forth herein.

 

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Section 3.3 Insurance. Borrower shall obtain and maintain, or cause to be maintained, in full force and effect at all times insurance with respect to Borrower and the Property as required pursuant to the Loan Agreement.

Section 3.4 Maintenance of Property. Borrower shall cause the Property to be maintained in a good and safe condition and repair. The Improvements, the Fixtures, the Equipment and the Personal Property shall not be removed, demolished or materially altered (except for normal replacement of equal or better quality of the Fixtures, the Equipment or the Personal Property, tenant finish and refurbishment of the Improvements) without the consent of Lender. Borrower shall promptly repair, replace or rebuild any part of the Property which may be destroyed by any Casualty or become damaged, worn or dilapidated or which may be affected by any Condemnation, and shall complete and pay for any structure at any time in the process of construction or repair on the Land.

Section 3.5 Waste. Borrower shall not commit or suffer any waste of the Property (“waste” meaning the diminution in the Property’s value resulting from Borrower’s negligent or willful failure to manage, maintain, repair and otherwise operate the Property in a commercially reasonable manner) or make any change in the use of the Property which will in any way materially increase the risk of fire or other hazard arising out of the operation of the Property, or take any action that might invalidate or allow the cancellation of any Policy, or do or permit to be done thereon anything that may in any way materially impair the value of the Property or the security of this Security Instrument. Borrower shall not, without the prior written consent of Lender, permit any drilling or exploration for or extraction, removal, or production of any minerals from the surface or the subsurface of the Land, regardless of the depth thereof or the method of mining or extraction thereof.

Section 3.6 Payment for Labor and Materials. (a) Borrower shall promptly pay when due all bills and costs for labor, materials, and specifically fabricated materials (“Labor and Material Costs”) incurred in connection with the Property and never permit to exist beyond the due date thereof in respect of the Property or any part thereof any lien or security interest, even though inferior to the liens and the security interests hereof, and in any event never permit to be created or exist in respect of the Property or any part thereof any other or additional lien or security interest other than the liens or security interests hereof except for the Permitted Encumbrances.

(b) After prior written notice to Lender, Borrower, at its own expense, may contest by appropriate legal proceeding, promptly initiated and conducted in good faith and with due diligence, the amount or validity or application in whole or in part of any of the Labor and Material Costs, provided that (i) no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing under the Loan Agreement, the Note, this Security Instrument or any of the other Loan Documents, (ii) Borrower is permitted to do so under the provisions of any other mortgage, Security Instrument or deed to secure debt affecting the Property, (iii) such proceeding shall suspend the collection of the Labor and Material Costs from Borrower and from the Property or Borrower shall have paid all of the Labor and Material Costs under protest, (iv) such proceeding shall be permitted under and be conducted in accordance with the provisions of any other instrument to which Borrower is subject and shall not constitute a default thereunder, (v) neither the Property nor any part thereof or interest therein will be in danger of being sold, forfeited, terminated, canceled or lost,

 

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(vi) Borrower shall have furnished the security as may be required in the proceeding, or as may be reasonably requested by Lender to insure the payment of any contested Labor and Material Costs, together with all interest and penalties thereon, (vii) Borrower shall have furnished to Lender all other items reasonably requested by Lender, including title insurance coverage or bonding over such lien, and (viii) Lender shall have determined that Borrower is likely to prevail in such contest

Section 3.7 Performance of Other Agreements. Borrower shall observe and perform each and every term, covenant and provision to be observed or performed by Borrower pursuant to the Loan Agreement, any other Loan Document and any other agreement or recorded instrument affecting or pertaining to the Property and any amendments, modifications or changes thereto.

Section 3.8 Change of Name, Identity or Structure. Borrower shall not change Borrower’s name, identity (including its trade name or names) or, if not an individual, Borrower’s corporate, partnership or other structure without notifying Lender of such change in writing at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of such change and without first obtaining the prior written consent of Lender. Borrower hereby authorizes Lender to file, prior to or contemporaneously with the effective date of any such change, any financing statement or financing statement change required by Lender to establish or maintain the validity, perfection and priority of the security interest granted herein. At the request of Lender, Borrower shall execute a certificate in form satisfactory to Lender listing the trade names under which Borrower intends to operate the Property, and representing and warranting that Borrower does business under no other trade name with respect to the Property.

Section 3.9 Title. Borrower has good, marketable and insurable fee simple title to the real property comprising part of the Property and good title to the balance of such Property, free and clear all Liens (as defined in the Loan Agreement) whatsoever except the Permitted Encumbrances (as defined in the Loan Agreement), such other Liens as may be expressly permitted pursuant to the Loan Documents and the Liens created by the Loan Documents. The Permitted Encumbrances in the aggregate do not materially and adversely affect the value, operation or use of the Property or Borrower’s ability to repay the Loan. This Security Instrument, when properly recorded in the appropriate records, together with any Uniform Commercial Code financing statements required to be filed in connection therewith, will create (a) a valid, perfected first priority lien on the Property, subject only to Permitted Encumbrances and the Liens created by the Loan Documents and (b) perfected security interests in and to, and perfected collateral assignments of, all personalty (including the Leases), all in accordance with the terms thereof, in each case subject only to any applicable Permitted Encumbrances, such other Liens as are permitted pursuant to the Loan Documents and the Liens created by the Loan Documents. There are no claims for payment for work, labor or materials affecting the Property which are past due and are or may become a lien prior to, or of equal priority with, the Liens created by the Loan Documents unless such claims for payments are being contested in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Security Instrument.

Section 3.10 Letter of Credit Rights. If Borrower is at any time a beneficiary under a letter of credit relating to the properties, rights, titles and interests referenced in Section 1.1 of this Security Instrument now or hereafter issued in favor of Borrower, Borrower shall promptly

 

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notify Lender thereof and, at the request and option of Lender, Borrower shall, pursuant to an agreement in form and substance satisfactory to Lender, either (i) arrange for the issuer and any confirmer of such letter of credit to consent to an assignment to Lender of the proceeds of any drawing under the letter of credit or (ii) arrange for Lender to become the transferee beneficiary of the letter of credit, with Lender agreeing, in each case that the proceeds of any drawing under the letter of credit are to be applied as provided in Section 7.2 of this Security Instrument.

ARTICLE IV - OBLIGATIONS AND RELIANCES

Section 4.1 Relationship of Borrower and Lender. The relationship between Borrower and Lender is solely that of debtor and creditor, and Lender has no fiduciary or other special relationship with Borrower, and no term or condition of any of the Loan Agreement, the Note, this Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents shall be construed so as to deem the relationship between Borrower and Lender to be other than that of debtor and creditor.

Section 4.2 No Reliance on Lender. The general partners, members, principals and (if Borrower is a trust) beneficial owners of Borrower are experienced in the ownership and operation of properties similar to the Property, and Borrower and Lender are relying solely upon such expertise and business plan in connection with the ownership and operation of the Property. Borrower is not relying on Lender’s expertise, business acumen or advice in connection with the Property.

Section 4.3 No Lender Obligations. (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsections 1.1(h) and (n) or Section 1.2, Lender is not undertaking the performance of (i) any obligations under the Leases; or (ii) any obligations with respect to such agreements, contracts, certificates, instruments, franchises, permits, trademarks, licenses and other documents.

(b) By accepting or approving anything required to be observed, performed or fulfilled or to be given to Lender pursuant to this Security Instrument, the Loan Agreement, the Note or the other Loan Documents, including any officer’s certificate, balance sheet, statement of profit and loss or other financial statement, survey, appraisal, or insurance policy, Lender shall not be deemed to have warranted, consented to, or affirmed the sufficiency, the legality or effectiveness of same, and such acceptance or approval thereof shall not constitute any warranty or affirmation with respect thereto by Lender.

Section 4.4 Reliance. Borrower recognizes and acknowledges that in accepting the Loan Agreement, the Note, this Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents, Lender is expressly and primarily relying on the truth and accuracy of the warranties and representations set forth in Section 4.1 of the Loan Agreement without any obligation to investigate the Property and notwithstanding any investigation of the Property by Lender; that such reliance existed on the part of Lender prior to the date hereof, that the warranties and representations are a material inducement to Lender in making the Loan; and that Lender would not be willing to make the Loan and accept this Security Instrument in the absence of the warranties and representations as set forth in Section 4.1 of the Loan Agreement.

 

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ARTICLE V - FURTHER ASSURANCES

Section 5.1 Recording of Security Instrument, etc. Borrower forthwith upon the execution and delivery of this Security Instrument and thereafter, from time to time, shall cause this Security Instrument and any of the other Loan Documents creating a lien or security interest or evidencing the lien hereof upon the Property and each instrument of further assurance to be filed, registered or recorded in such manner and in such places as may be required by any present or future law in order to publish notice of and fully to protect and perfect the lien or security interest hereof upon, and the interest of Lender in, the Property. Borrower shall pay all taxes, filing, registration or recording fees, and all expenses incident to the preparation, execution, acknowledgment and/or recording of the Note, this Security Instrument, the other Loan Documents, any note, deed of trust or mortgage supplemental hereto, any security instrument with respect to the Property and any instrument of further assurance, and any modification or amendment of the foregoing documents, and all federal, state, county and municipal taxes, duties, imposts, assessments and charges arising out of or in connection with the execution and delivery of this Security Instrument, any deed of trust or mortgage supplemental hereto, any other security instrument with respect to the Property or any instrument of further assurance, and any modification or amendment of the foregoing documents, except where prohibited by law so to do.

Section 5.2 Further Acts, Etc. Borrower shall, at the cost of Borrower, and without expense to Lender, do, execute, acknowledge and deliver all and every such further acts, deeds, conveyances, deeds of trust, mortgages, assignments, notices of assignments, transfers and assurances as Lender shall, from time to time, reasonably require, for the better assuring, conveying, assigning, transferring, and confirming unto Lender the property and rights hereby mortgaged, deeded, granted, bargained, sold, conveyed, confirmed, pledged, assigned, warranted and transferred or intended now or hereafter so to be, or which Borrower may be or may hereafter become bound to convey or assign to Lender, or for carrying out the intention or facilitating the performance of the terms of this Security Instrument or for filing, registering or recording this Security Instrument, or for complying with all Legal Requirements. Borrower hereby authorizes Lender, at any time and from time to time, to prepare and file one or more financing statements (and any continuation statements and amendments thereto describing all or any portion of the Property (including the filing of a financing statement with a generic description such as “all assets”). Borrower grants to Lender an irrevocable power of attorney coupled with an interest for the purpose of exercising and perfecting any and all rights and remedies available to Lender at law and in equity, including such rights and remedies available to Lender pursuant to this Section 5.2.

Section 5.3 Changes in Tax, Debt, Credit and Documentary Stamp Laws. (a) If any law is enacted or adopted or amended after the date of this Security Instrument which deducts the Debt from the value of the Property for the purpose of taxation or which imposes a tax, either directly or indirectly, on the Debt or Lender’s interest in the Property, Borrower shall pay the tax, with interest and penalties thereon, if any. If Lender is advised by counsel chosen by it that the payment of tax by Borrower would be unlawful or taxable to Lender or unenforceable or provide the basis for a defense of usury, then Lender shall have the option by written notice of not less than one hundred twenty (120) days to declare the Debt immediately due and payable.

 

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(b) Borrower shall not claim or demand or be entitled to any credit or credits on account of the Debt for any part of the Taxes or Other Charges assessed against the Property, or any part thereof, and no deduction shall otherwise be made or claimed from the assessed value of the Property, or any part thereof, for real estate tax purposes by reason of this Security Instrument or the Debt. If such claim, credit or deduction shall be required by law, Lender shall have the option, by written notice of not less than one hundred twenty (120) days, to declare the Debt immediately due and payable.

(c) If at any time the United States of America, any State thereof or any subdivision of any such State shall require revenue or other stamps to be affixed to the Note, this Security Instrument, or any of the other Loan Documents or impose any other tax or charge on the same, Borrower shall pay for the same, with interest and penalties thereon, if any.

Section 5.4 Severing of Security Instrument. The provisions of Section 8.2(c) of the Loan Agreement are hereby incorporated by reference herein.

Section 5.5 Replacement Documents. Upon receipt of an affidavit of an officer of Lender as to the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of the Note or any other Loan Document which is not of public record, and, in the case of any such mutilation, upon surrender and cancellation of such Note or other Loan Document, Borrower shall issue, in lieu thereof, a replacement Note or other Loan Document, dated the date of such lost, stolen, destroyed or mutilated Note or other Loan Document in the same principal amount thereof and otherwise of like tenor.

ARTICLE VI - DUE ON SALE/ENCUMBRANCE

Section 6.1 Lender Reliance. Borrower acknowledges that Lender has examined and relied on the experience of Borrower and its general partners, members, principals and (if Borrower is a trust) beneficial owners in owning and operating properties such as the Property in agreeing to make the Loan, and will continue to rely on Borrower’s ownership of the Property as a means of maintaining the value of the Property as security for repayment of the Debt and the performance of the Other Obligations. Borrower acknowledges that Lender has a valid interest in maintaining the value of the Property so as to ensure that, should Borrower default in the repayment of the Debt or the performance of the Other Obligations, Lender can recover the Debt by a sale of the Property.

Section 6.2 No Sale/Encumbrance. Neither Borrower nor any Restricted Party (as defined in the Loan Agreement) shall Transfer the Property or any part thereof or any interest therein or permit or suffer the Property or any part thereof or any interest therein to be Transferred other than as expressly permitted pursuant to the terms of the Loan Agreement.

 

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ARTICLE VII - RIGHTS AND REMEDIES UPON DEFAULT

Section 7.1 Remedies. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of any Event of Default (as defined in the Loan Agreement), Borrower agrees that Lender may take such action, without notice or demand, as it deems advisable to protect and enforce its rights against Borrower and in and to the Property, including the following actions, each of which may be pursued concurrently or otherwise, at such time and in such order as Lender may determine, in its discretion, without impairing or otherwise affecting the other rights and remedies of Lender:

(a) declare the entire unpaid Debt to be immediately due and payable;

(b) institute proceedings, judicial or otherwise, for the complete foreclosure of this Security Instrument under any applicable provision of law, in which case the Property or any interest therein may be sold for cash or upon credit in one or more parcels or in several interests or portions and in any order or manner;

(c) with or without entry, to the extent permitted and pursuant to the procedures provided by applicable law, institute proceedings for the partial foreclosure of this Security Instrument for the portion of the Debt then due and payable, subject to the continuing lien and security interest of this Security Instrument for the balance of the Debt not then due, unimpaired and without loss of priority;

(d) sell for cash or upon credit the Property or any part thereof and all estate, claim, demand, right, title and interest of Borrower therein and rights of redemption thereof, pursuant to power of sale or otherwise, at one or more sales, as an entirety or in parcels, at such time and place, upon such terms and after such notice thereof as may be required or permitted by law;

(e) institute an action, suit or proceeding in equity for the specific performance of any covenant, condition or agreement contained herein, in the Note, the Loan Agreement or in the other Loan Documents;

(f) recover judgment on the Note either before, during or after any proceedings for the enforcement of this Security Instrument or the other Loan Documents;

(g) apply for and obtain the appointment, on an ex parte basis (any required notice of such appointment or any proceeding to appoint the same being hereby expressly waived) and without regard for the adequacy of the security for the Debt and without regard for the solvency of Borrower, any guarantor, indemnitor or of any Person liable for the payment of the Debt, of a receiver, trustee, liquidator or conservator of the Property to do all of the actions set forth in subparagraph (h) below and to, with the consent of Lender, dispose (by lease, sale or otherwise) of some or all of the Property in the course of the proceeding in which such receiver, trustee, liquidator or conservator is appointed;

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its agents, nominees or attorneys and dispossess Borrower and its agents and servants therefrom, without liability for trespass, damages or otherwise and exclude Borrower and its agents or servants wholly therefrom, and take possession of all books, records and accounts relating thereto and Borrower agrees to surrender possession of the Property and of such books, records and accounts to Lender upon demand, and thereupon Lender may (i) use, operate, manage, control, insure, maintain, repair, restore and otherwise deal with all and every part of the Property and conduct the business thereat; (ii) complete any construction on the Property in such manner and form as Lender deems advisable; (iii) make alterations, additions, renewals, replacements and improvements to or on the Property; (iv) exercise all rights and powers of Borrower with respect to the Property, whether in the name of Borrower or otherwise, including the right to make, cancel, enforce or modify Leases, obtain and evict tenants, and demand, sue for, collect and receive all Rents of the Property and every part thereof; (v) require Borrower to pay monthly in advance to Lender, or any receiver appointed to collect the Rents, the fair and reasonable rental value for the use and occupation of such part of the Property as may be occupied by Borrower; (vi) require Borrower to vacate and surrender possession of the Property to Lender or to such receiver and, in default thereof, Borrower may be evicted by summary proceedings or otherwise; and (vii) apply the receipts from the Property to the payment of the Debt, in such order, priority and proportions as Lender shall deem appropriate in its discretion after deducting therefrom all expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred in connection with the aforesaid operations and all amounts necessary to pay the Taxes, Other Charges, insurance and other expenses in connection with the Property, as well as just and reasonable compensation for the services of Lender, its counsel, agents and employees;

(i) exercise any and all rights and remedies granted to a secured party upon default under the Uniform Commercial Code, including: (i) the right to take possession of the Fixtures, the Equipment, the Personal Property or any part thereof, and to take such other measures as Lender may deem necessary for the care, protection and preservation of the Fixtures, the Equipment, the Personal Property, and (ii) request Borrower at its expense to assemble the Fixtures, the Equipment, the Personal Property and make it available to Lender at a convenient place acceptable to Lender. Any notice of sale, disposition or other intended action by Lender with respect to the Fixtures, the Equipment, the Personal Property sent to Borrower in accordance with the provisions hereof at least five (5) days prior to such action, shall constitute commercially reasonable notice to Borrower;

(j) apply any sums then deposited or held in escrow or otherwise by or on behalf of Lender in accordance with the terms of the Loan Agreement, this Security Instrument or any other Loan Document to the payment of the following items in any order in its discretion: (i) Taxes and Other Charges; (ii) Insurance Premiums; (iii) interest on the unpaid principal balance of the Note; (iv) amortization of the unpaid principal balance of the Note; and (v) all other sums payable pursuant to the Note, the Loan Agreement, this Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents, including advances made by Lender pursuant to the terms of this Security Instrument;

(k) surrender the Policies maintained pursuant to the Loan Agreement, collect the unearned Insurance Premiums and apply such sums as a credit on the Debt in such priority and proportion as Lender shall deem proper, and in connection therewith, Borrower hereby appoints Lender as agent and attorney-in-fact (which is coupled with an interest and is therefore irrevocable) for Borrower to collect such Insurance Premiums;

 

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(l) prohibit Borrower and anyone claiming for or through Borrower from making use of or withdrawing any sums from any lockbox, escrow or similar account;

(m) pursue such other remedies as Lender may have under applicable law; or

(n) apply the undisbursed balance of any Net Proceeds Deficiency deposit, together with interest thereon, to the payment of the Debt in such order, priority and proportions as Lender shall deem to be appropriate in its discretion.

In the event of a sale, by foreclosure, power of sale or otherwise, of less than all of the Property, this Security Instrument shall continue as a lien and security interest on the remaining portion of the Property unimpaired and without loss of priority.

Section 7.2 Application of Proceeds. The purchase money, proceeds and avails of any disposition of the Property, and or any part thereof, or any other sums collected by Lender pursuant to the Note, this Security Instrument or the other Loan Documents, may be applied by Lender to the payment of the Debt in such priority and proportions as Lender in its discretion shall deem proper.

Section 7.3 Right to Cure Defaults. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of any Event of Default, or if Borrower fails to make any payment or to do any act as herein provided, Lender may, but without any obligation to do so and without notice to or demand on Borrower and without releasing Borrower from any obligation hereunder, make any payment or do any act required of Borrower hereunder in such manner and to such extent as Lender may deem necessary to protect the security hereof. Lender is authorized to enter upon the Property for such purposes, or appear in, defend, or bring any action or proceeding to protect its interest in the Property or to foreclose this Security Instrument or collect the Debt, and the cost and expense thereof (including reasonable attorneys’ fees to the extent permitted by law), with interest as provided in this Section 7.3, shall constitute a portion of the Debt and shall be due and payable to Lender upon demand. All such costs and expenses incurred by Lender in remedying such Event of Default or such failed payment or act or in appearing in, defending, or bringing any such action or proceeding shall bear interest at the Default Rate (as defined in the Note), for the period after notice from Lender that such cost or expense was incurred to the date of payment to Lender. All such costs and expenses incurred by Lender together with interest thereon calculated at the Default Rate shall be deemed to constitute a portion of the Debt and be secured by this Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents and shall be immediately due and payable upon demand by Lender therefor.

Section 7.4 Actions and Proceedings. Lender has the right to appear in and defend any action or proceeding brought with respect to the Property and to bring any action or proceeding, in the name and on behalf of Borrower, which Lender, in its discretion, decides should be brought to protect its interest in the Property.

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as the same become due, without regard to whether or not the balance of the Debt shall be due, and without prejudice to the right of Lender thereafter to bring an action of foreclosure, or any other action, for a default or defaults by Borrower existing at the time such earlier action was commenced.

Section 7.6 Examination of Books and Records. At reasonable times and upon reasonable notice, Lender, its agents, accountants and attorneys shall have the right to examine the records, books, management and other papers of Borrower which reflect upon their financial condition, at the Property or at any office regularly maintained by Borrower where the books and records are located. Lender and its agents shall have the right to make copies and extracts from the foregoing records and other papers. In addition, at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice, Lender, its agents, accountants and attorneys shall have the right to examine and audit the books and records of Borrower pertaining to the income, expenses and operation of the Property during reasonable business hours at any office of Borrower where the books and records are located. This Section 7.6 shall apply throughout the term of the Note and without regard to whether an Event of Default has occurred or is continuing.

Section 7.7 Other Rights, etc. (a) The failure of Lender to insist upon strict performance of any term hereof shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any term of this Security Instrument. Borrower shall not be relieved of Borrower’s obligations hereunder by reason of (i) the failure of Lender to comply with any request of Borrower or any guarantor or any indemnitor with respect to the Loan to take any action to foreclose this Security Instrument or otherwise enforce any of the provisions hereof or of the Note or the other Loan Documents, (ii) the release, regardless of consideration, of the whole or any part of the Property, or of any person liable for the Debt or any portion thereof, or (iii) any agreement or stipulation by Lender extending the time of payment or otherwise modifying or supplementing the terms of the Note, this Security Instrument or the other Loan Documents.

(b) It is agreed that the risk of loss or damage to the Property is on Borrower, and Lender shall have no liability whatsoever for decline in value of the Property, for failure to maintain the Policies, or for failure to determine whether insurance in force is adequate as to the amount of risks insured. Possession by Lender shall not be deemed an election of judicial relief if any such possession is requested or obtained with respect to any Property or collateral not in Lender’s possession.

(c) Lender may resort for the payment of the Debt to any other security held by Lender in such order and manner as Lender, in its discretion, may elect. Lender may take action to recover the Debt, or any portion thereof, or to enforce any covenant hereof without prejudice to the right of Lender thereafter to foreclose this Security Instrument. The rights of Lender under this Security Instrument shall be separate, distinct and cumulative and none shall be given effect to the exclusion of the others. No act of Lender shall be construed as an election to proceed under any one provision herein to the exclusion of any other provision. Lender shall not be limited exclusively to the rights and remedies herein stated but shall be entitled to every right and remedy now or hereafter afforded at law or in equity.

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of the Property, in any way impairing or affecting the lien or priority of this Security Instrument, or improving the position of any subordinate lienholder with respect thereto, except to the extent that the obligations hereunder shall have been reduced by the actual monetary consideration, if any, received by Lender for such release, and may accept by assignment, pledge or otherwise any other property in place thereof as Lender may require without being accountable for so doing to any other lienholder. This Security Instrument shall continue as a lien and security interest in the remaining portion of the Property.

Section 7.9 Violation of Laws. If the Property is not in material compliance with Legal Requirements, Lender may impose additional requirements upon Borrower in connection herewith including monetary reserves or financial equivalents.

Section 7.10 Recourse and Choice of Remedies. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Security Instrument or the Loan Agreement, including Section 9.3 of the Loan Agreement, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Lender and other Indemnified Parties (as hereinafter defined) are entitled to enforce the obligations of Borrower contained in Sections 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3 herein and Section 9.3 of the Loan Agreement without first resorting to or exhausting any security or collateral and without first having recourse to the Note or any of the Property, through foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure or otherwise, and in the event Lender commences a foreclosure action against the Property, Lender is entitled to pursue a deficiency judgment with respect to such obligations against Borrower. The provisions of Sections 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3 herein and Section 9.3 of the Loan Agreement are exceptions to any non-recourse or exculpation provisions in the Loan Agreement, the Note, this Security Instrument or the other Loan Documents, and Borrower is fully and personally liable for the obligations pursuant to Sections 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3 herein and Section 9.3 of the Loan Agreement. The liability of Borrower pursuant to Sections 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3 herein and Section 9.3 of the Loan Agreement is not limited to the original principal amount of the Note. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall inhibit or prevent Lender from foreclosing or exercising any other rights and remedies pursuant to the Loan Agreement, the Note, this Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents, whether simultaneously with foreclosure proceedings or in any other sequence. A separate action or actions may be brought and prosecuted against Borrower pursuant to Sections 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3 herein and Section 9.3 of the Loan Agreement whether or not action is brought against any other Person or whether or not any other Person is joined in the action or actions. In addition, Lender shall have the right but not the obligation to join and participate in, as a party if it so elects, any administrative or judicial proceedings or actions initiated in connection with any matter addressed in Article 9 herein.

Section 7.11 Right of Entry. Upon reasonable notice to Borrower, Lender and its agents shall have the right to enter and inspect the Property at all reasonable times.

Section 7.12 Rights Pertaining To Sales. The following provisions shall, to the extent permitted by law, apply to any sale or sales of all or any portion of the Property under or by virtue of this Security Instrument, whether under any power of sale herein granted or by virtue of judicial proceedings or of a judgment or decree of foreclosure and sale:

(a) Trustee (for purposes of this Section 7.12 only, the term “Trustee” shall be interpreted to include any public officer or other person having the responsibility to conduct any sale of all or part of the Property pursuant to this Security Instrument) may conduct any number of sales from time to time. The power of sale shall not be exhausted by any one or more of such sales as to any part of the Property that has not been sold or by any sale that is not completed or is defective until the Debt has been paid in full.

 

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(b) Any sale may be postponed or adjourned by public announcement at the time and place appointed for such sale or for such postponed or adjourned sale, and such sale may be completed at the time and place so announced without further notice.

(c) Lender is hereby appointed the true and lawful attorney-in-fact of Borrower, which appointment is irrevocable and shall be deemed to be coupled with an interest, in Borrower’s name and stead, to make all necessary conveyances, assignments, transfers and deliveries of the Property and rights so sold, and for that purpose Lender may execute all necessary instruments to accomplish the same, and may substitute one or more persons with like power, and Borrower hereby ratifies and confirms all that said attorney or such substitute or substitutes shall lawfully do by virtue thereof. Nevertheless, Borrower, if requested by Lender, shall ratify and confirm any such sale or sales by executing and delivering to Lender or such purchaser or purchasers, as applicable, all such instruments as may be advisable, in Lender’s judgment, for the purposes designated in such request.

(d) Any and all statements of fact or other recitals made in any of the instruments referred to in Section 7.12(c) given by Lender concerning nonpayment of the Debt, occurrence of any Event of Default, any declaration by Lender that all or any of the Debt is due and payable, any request to sell, any representation that notice of time, place and terms of sale and property or rights to be sold was duly given, or that any other act or thing was duly done by Lender, shall be taken as prima facie evidence of the truth of the facts so stated and recited.

(e) The receipt by Trustee of the purchase money paid at any such sale, or the receipt of any other person authorized to give the same, shall be sufficient discharge therefor to any purchaser of any property or rights sold as aforesaid, and no purchaser, or its representatives, grantees or assigns, after paying such purchase price and receiving such receipt, shall be bound to see to the application of such purchase price or any part thereof upon or for any trust or purpose of this Security Instrument or, in any manner whatsoever, be answerable for any loss, misapplication or non-application of any such purchase money, or part thereof, or be bound to inquire as to the authorization, necessity, expediency or regularity of any such sale.

(f) Any such sale or sales shall operate to divest all of the estate, right, title, interest, claim and demand whatsoever, whether at law or in equity, of Borrower in and to the properties and rights so sold, and shall be a perpetual bar both at law and in equity against Borrower and any and all persons claiming or who may claim the same, or any part thereof, by, through or under Borrower to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

 

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(g) Upon any such sale or sales, Lender may bid for and acquire the Property and, in lieu of paying cash therefor, may make settlement for the purchase price by crediting against the Debt the amount of the bid made therefor, after deducting therefrom the expenses of the sale, the cost of any enforcement proceeding hereunder and any other sums that Lender is authorized to charge to Borrower under the terms of the Note, this Security Instrument, or any other Loan Document to the extent necessary to satisfy such bid.

(h) If Borrower, or any person claiming by, through or under Borrower, shall transfer or refuse or fail to surrender possession of the Property after any sale thereof, then Borrower or such person shall be deemed a tenant at sufferance of the purchaser at such sale, subject to eviction by means of unlawful detainer proceedings or other appropriate proceedings, and to any other right or remedy available hereunder or under applicable law.

(i) Upon any such sale, it shall not be necessary for Trustee, Lender or any public officer acting under execution or order of court to have present or constructively in its possession any or all of the Property.

(j) In the event of any sale referred to in this Section 7.12, the entire Debt, if not previously due and payable, immediately thereupon shall, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Note, this Security Instrument or any other Loan Document, become due and payable.

(k) This instrument shall be effective as a mortgage. If a sale hereunder shall be commenced by Trustee, Lender may, at any time before the sale of the Property, direct the Trustee to abandon the sale, and may institute suit for the collection of the Debt or part thereof and for the foreclosure of this Security Instrument. If Lender shall institute suit for the collection of the Debt or part thereof, and for the foreclosure of this Security Instrument, Lender may at any time before the entry of final judgment in said suit dismiss the same (or part thereof) and direct the Trustee to sell the Property in accordance with the provisions of this Security Instrument. Lender may pursue its rights and remedies against any guarantor or other party liable for any of the obligations in such a suit for foreclosure or by separate suit, whether or not the Trustee is also pursuing a sale under the terms hereof.

ARTICLE VIII - PREPAYMENT

Section 8.1 Prepayment. The Debt may not be prepaid in whole or in part except in accordance with the express terms and conditions of the Loan Agreement and the Note.

 

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ARTICLE IX - INDEMNIFICATION

Section 9.1 General Indemnification. Borrower shall, at its sole cost and expense, protect (with legal counsel reasonably acceptable to Lender), defend, indemnify, release and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties from and against any and all claims, suits, liabilities (including strict liabilities), actions, proceedings, obligations, debts, damages, losses, costs, expenses, diminutions in value, fines, penalties, charges, fees, expenses, judgments, awards, amounts paid in settlement, punitive damages, foreseeable and unforeseeable consequential damages, of whatever kind or nature (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and other costs of defense) (collectively, the “Losses”) imposed upon or incurred by or asserted against any Indemnified Parties and directly or indirectly arising out of or in any way relating to any one or more of the following: (a) ownership of this Security Instrument, the Property or any interest therein or receipt of any Rents; (b) any amendment to, or restructuring of, the Debt, the Note, the Loan Agreement, this Security Instrument, or any other Loan Documents; (c) any and all lawful action that may be taken by Lender in connection with the enforcement of the provisions of this Security Instrument, the Loan Agreement, the Note or any of the other Loan Documents, whether or not suit is filed in connection with same, or in connection with Borrower, any guarantor or any indemnitor Person and/or any partner, joint venturer or shareholder thereof becoming a party to a voluntary or involuntary federal or state bankruptcy, insolvency or similar proceeding; (d) any accident, injury to or death of persons or loss of or damage to property occurring in, on or about the Property or any part thereof or on the adjoining sidewalks, curbs, adjacent property or adjacent parking areas, streets or ways; (e) any use, nonuse or condition in, on or about the Property or any part thereof or on the adjoining sidewalks, curbs, adjacent property or adjacent parking areas, streets or ways; (f) any failure on the part of Borrower to perform or be in compliance with any of the terms of this Security Instrument, the Note, the Loan Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents; (g) performance of any labor or services or the furnishing of any materials or other property in respect of the Property or any part thereof; (h) the failure of any person to file timely with the Internal Revenue Service an accurate Form 1099-B, Statement for Recipients of Proceeds from Real Estate, Broker and Barter Exchange Transactions, which may be required in connection with this Security Instrument, or to supply a copy thereof in a timely fashion to the recipient of the proceeds of the transaction in connection with which this Security Instrument is made; (i) any failure of the Property to be in compliance with any Legal Requirements; (j) the enforcement by any Indemnified Party of the provisions of this Article 9; (k) any and all claims and demands whatsoever which may be asserted against Lender by reason of any alleged obligations or undertakings on its part to perform or discharge any of the terms, covenants, or agreements contained in any Lease; (l) any and all claims (including lender liability claims) or demands by Borrower or any third parties, including any guarantor or indemnitor; (m) the payment of any commission, charge or brokerage fee to anyone claiming through Borrower which may be payable in connection with the funding of the Loan; or (n) any misrepresentation made by Borrower in this Security Instrument or any other Loan Document. Any amounts payable to Lender by reason of the application of this Section 9.1 shall become immediately due and payable and shall bear interest at the Default Rate from the date loss or damage is sustained by Lender until paid.

Section 9.2 Mortgage and/or Intangible Tax. Borrower shall, at its sole cost and expense, protect, defend, indemnify, release and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties from and against any and all Losses imposed upon or incurred by or asserted against any Indemnified

 

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Parties and directly or indirectly arising out of or in any way relating to any tax on the making and/or recording of this Security Instrument, the Note or any of the other Loan Documents, but excluding any income, franchise or other similar taxes. Borrower hereby agrees that, in the event that it is determined that any documentary stamp taxes or intangible personal property taxes are due hereon or on any mortgage or promissory note executed in connection herewith (including the Note), Borrower shall indemnify and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties for all such documentary stamp and/or intangible taxes, including all penalties and interest assessed or charged in connection therewith.

Section 9.3 ERISA Indemnification. Borrower shall, at its sole cost and expense, protect, defend, indemnify, release and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties from and against any and all Losses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in the investigation, defense, and settlement of Losses incurred in correcting any prohibited transaction or in the sale of a prohibited loan, and in obtaining any individual prohibited transaction exemption under ERISA that may be required, in Lender’s discretion) that Lender may incur, directly or indirectly, as a result of a breach of any of the representations made under Section 4.1.9 of the Loan Agreement or a breach of any negative covenants contained in Section 5.2.9 of the Loan Agreement.

Section 9.4 Duty to Defend; Attorneys’ Fees and Other Fees and Expenses. Upon written request by any Indemnified Party, Borrower shall defend such Indemnified Party (if requested by any Indemnified Party, in the name of the Indemnified Party) by attorneys and other professionals approved by the Indemnified Parties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the defendants in any such claim or proceeding include both Borrower and any Indemnified Party and Borrower and such Indemnified Party shall have reasonably concluded that there are any legal defenses available to it and/or other Indemnified Parties that are different from or additional to those available to Borrower, such Indemnified Party shall have the right to select separate counsel to assert such legal defenses and to otherwise participate in the defense of such action on behalf of such Indemnified Party, provided that no compromise or settlement shall be entered without Borrower’s consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Upon demand, Borrower shall pay or, in the sole and absolute discretion of the Indemnified Parties, reimburse, the Indemnified Parties for the payment of reasonable fees and disbursements of attorneys, engineers, environmental consultants, laboratories and other professionals in connection therewith.

Section 9.5 Environmental Indemnity. Simultaneously with this Security Instrument, Borrower and Guarantor have executed that certain Environmental Indemnity. The obligations of Borrower and Guarantor under the Environmental Indemnity are not part of the Debt and are not secured by this Security Instrument.

ARTICLE X - WAIVERS

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counterclaim, in any action or proceeding brought against it by Lender arising out of or in any way connected with this Security Instrument, the Loan Agreement, the Note, any of the other Loan Documents, or the Obligations.

Section 10.2 Marshalling and Other Matters. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Borrower hereby waives the benefit of all homestead, appraisement, valuation, stay, extension, reinstatement and redemption laws now or hereafter in force and all rights of marshalling in the event of any sale hereunder of the Property or any part thereof or any interest therein. Further, Borrower hereby expressly waives any and all rights of redemption from sale under any order or decree of foreclosure of this Security Instrument on behalf of Borrower, and on behalf of each and every person acquiring any interest in or title to the Property subsequent to the date of this Security Instrument and on behalf of all persons to the extent permitted by applicable law, and hereby waives any defense Borrower might assert or have by reason of Lender’s failure to make any tenant or lessee of the Property a party defendant in any foreclosure proceeding or action instituted by Lender.

Section 10.3 Waiver of Notice. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Borrower shall not be entitled to any notices of any nature whatsoever from Lender except with respect to matters for which this Security Instrument specifically and expressly provides for the giving of notice by Lender to Borrower and except with respect to matters for which Lender is required by applicable law to give notice, and Borrower hereby expressly waives the right to receive any notice from Lender with respect to any matter for which this Security Instrument does not specifically and expressly provide for the giving of notice by Lender to Borrower.

Section 10.4 Waiver of Statute of Limitations. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Borrower hereby expressly waives and releases to the fullest extent permitted by law, the pleading of any statute of limitations as a defense to payment of the Debt or performance of its Other Obligations.

Section 10.5 Survival. The indemnifications made pursuant to Sections 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3 herein shall continue indefinitely in full force and effect and shall survive and shall in no way be impaired by any of the following: any satisfaction or other termination of this Security Instrument, any assignment or other transfer of all or any portion of this Security Instrument or Lender’s interest in the Property (but, in such case, shall benefit both Indemnified Parties and any assignee or transferee), any exercise of Lender’s rights and remedies pursuant hereto including foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, any exercise of any rights and remedies pursuant to the Loan Agreement, the Note or any of the other Loan Documents, any transfer of all or any portion of the Property (whether by Borrower or by Lender following foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure or at any other time), any amendment to this Security Instrument, the Loan Agreement, the Note or the other Loan Documents, and any act or omission that might otherwise be construed as a release or discharge of Borrower from the obligations pursuant hereto.

 

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Section 10.6 Trial by Jury. BORROWER HEREBY AGREES NOT TO ELECT A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY ISSUE TRIABLE OF RIGHT BY JURY, AND WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY FULLY TO THE EXTENT THAT ANY SUCH RIGHT SHALL NOW OR HEREAFTER EXIST WITH REGARD TO THE LOAN DOCUMENTS, OR ANY CLAIM, COUNTERCLAIM OR OTHER ACTION ARISING IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. THIS WAIVER OF RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IS GIVEN KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY BY BORROWER, AND IS INTENDED TO ENCOMPASS INDIVIDUALLY EACH INSTANCE AND EACH ISSUE AS TO WHICH THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY WOULD OTHERWISE ACCRUE. LENDER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO FILE A COPY OF THIS PARAGRAPH IN ANY PROCEEDING AS CONCLUSIVE EVIDENCE OF THIS WAIVER BY BORROWER.

ARTICLE XI - EXCULPATION

The provisions of Section 9.3 of the Loan Agreement are hereby incorporated by reference into this Security Instrument to the same extent and with the same force as if fully set forth herein.

ARTICLE XII - NOTICES

All notices or other written communications hereunder shall be delivered in accordance with Section 10.6 of the Loan Agreement.

ARTICLE XIII - APPLICABLE LAW

Section 13.1 Governing Law. This Security Instrument shall be governed in accordance with the terms and provisions of Section 10.3 of the Loan Agreement.

Section 13.2 Usury Laws. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, (a) all agreements and communications between Borrower and Lender are hereby and shall automatically be limited so that, after taking into account all amounts deemed interest, the interest contracted for, charged or received by Lender shall never exceed the maximum lawful rate or amount, (b) in calculating whether any interest exceeds the lawful maximum, all such interest shall be amortized, prorated, allocated and spread over the full amount and term of all principal indebtedness of Borrower to Lender, and (c) if through any contingency or event, Lender receives or is deemed to receive interest in excess of the lawful maximum, any such excess shall be deemed to have been applied toward payment of the principal of any and all then outstanding indebtedness of Borrower to Lender, or if there is no such indebtedness, shall immediately be returned to Borrower.

 

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Section 13.3 Provisions Subject to Applicable Law. All rights, powers and remedies provided in this Security Instrument may be exercised only to the extent that the exercise thereof does not violate any applicable provisions of law and are intended to be limited to the extent necessary so that they will not render this Security Instrument invalid, unenforceable or not entitled to be recorded, registered or filed under the provisions of any applicable law. If any term of this Security Instrument or any application thereof shall be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Security Instrument and any other application of the term shall not be affected thereby.

ARTICLE XIV - DEFINITIONS

All capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the respective meanings set forth in the Loan Agreement. Unless the context clearly indicates a contrary intent or unless otherwise specifically provided herein, words used in this Security Instrument may be used interchangeably in singular or plural form and the word “Borrower” shall mean “each Borrower and any subsequent owner or owners of the Property or any part thereof or any interest therein,” the word “Lender” shall mean “Lender and any subsequent holder of the Note,” the word “Note” shall mean “the Note and any other evidence of indebtedness secured by this Security Instrument,” the word “Property” shall include any portion of the Property and any interest therein, and the phrases “attorneys’ fees”, “legal fees” and “counsel fees” shall include any and all attorneys’, paralegal and law clerk fees and disbursements, including fees and disbursements at the pre-trial, trial and appellate levels incurred or paid by Lender in protecting its interest in the Property, the Leases and the Rents and enforcing its rights hereunder.

ARTICLE XV - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Section 15.1 No Oral Change. This Security Instrument, and any provisions hereof, including the provisions of this Section, may not be modified, amended, waived, extended, changed, discharged or terminated orally or by any act or failure to act on the part of Borrower or Lender, but only by an agreement in writing signed by the party against whom enforcement of any modification, amendment, waiver, extension, change, discharge or termination is sought, and the parties hereby: (a) expressly agree that it shall not be reasonable for any of them to rely on any alleged, non-written amendment to this Security Instrument; (b) irrevocably waive any and all right to enforce any alleged, non-written amendment to this Security Instrument; and (c) expressly agree that it shall be beyond the scope of authority (apparent or otherwise) for any of their respective agents to agree to any non-written modification of this Security Instrument.

 

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Section 15.2 Successors and Assigns. This Security Instrument shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Borrower and Lender and their respective successors and assigns forever.

Section 15.3 Inapplicable Provisions. If any term, covenant or condition of the Loan Agreement, the Note or this Security Instrument is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, the Loan Agreement, the Note and this Security Instrument shall be construed without such provision.

Section 15.4 Headings, Etc. The headings and captions of various Sections of this Security Instrument are for convenience of reference only and are not to be construed as defining or limiting, in any way, the scope or intent of the provisions hereof.

Section 15.5 Number and Gender. Whenever the context may require, any pronouns used herein shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine or neuter forms, and the singular form of nouns and pronouns shall include the plural and vice versa.

Section 15.6 Subrogation. If any or all of the proceeds of the Note have been used to extinguish, extend or renew any indebtedness heretofore existing against the Property, then, to the extent of the funds so used, Lender shall be subrogated to all of the rights, claims, liens, titles, and interests existing against the Property heretofore held by, or in favor of, the holder of such indebtedness and such former rights, claims, liens, titles, and interests, if any, are not waived but rather are continued in full force and effect in favor of Lender and are merged with the lien and security interest created herein as cumulative security for the repayment of the Debt, the performance and discharge of Borrower’s obligations hereunder, under the Loan Agreement, the Note and the other Loan Documents and the performance and discharge of the Other Obligations.

Section 15.7 Entire Agreement. The Note, the Loan Agreement, this Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents constitute the entire understanding and agreement between Borrower and Lender with respect to the transactions arising in connection with the Debt and supersede all prior written or oral understandings and agreements between Borrower and Lender with respect thereto. Borrower hereby acknowledges that, except as incorporated in writing in the Note, the Loan Agreement, this Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents, there are not, and were not, and no persons are or were authorized by Lender to make, any representations, understandings, stipulations, agreements or promises, oral or written, with respect to the transaction which is the subject of the Note, the Loan Agreement, this Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents.

Section 15.8 Limitation on Lender’s Responsibility. No provision of this Security Instrument shall operate to place any obligation or liability for the control, care, management or repair of the Property upon Lender, nor shall it operate to make Lender responsible or liable for any waste committed on the Property by the tenants or any other Person, or for any dangerous or defective condition of the Property, or for any negligence in the management, upkeep, repair or control of the Property resulting in loss or injury or death to any tenant, licensee, employee or stranger. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as constituting Lender a “mortgagee in possession.”

 

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Section 15.9 Rules of Construction. The following rules of construction shall be applicable for all purposes of this Security Instrument and all documents or instruments supplemental hereto, unless the context otherwise clearly requires:

(a) The terms “include,” “including” and similar terms shall be construed as if followed by the phrase “without being limited to”;

(b) any pronoun used herein shall be deemed to cover all genders, and words importing the singular number shall mean and include the plural number, and vice versa;

(c) all captions to the Sections hereof are used for convenience and reference only and in no way define, limit or describe the scope or intent of, or in any way affect, this Security Instrument;

(d) the term “or” has, except where otherwise indicated, the inclusive meaning represented by the phrase “and/or”;

(e) the words “hereof,” “herein,” “hereby,” “hereunder,” and similar terms in this Security Instrument refer to this Security Instrument as a whole and not to any particular provision or section of this Security Instrument;

(f) an Event of Default shall “continue” or be “continuing” until such Event of Default has been waived in writing by Lender;

(g) No inference in favor of or against any party shall be drawn from the fact that such party has drafted any portion hereof or any other Loan Document;

(h) The cover page (if any) of, all recitals set forth in, and all Exhibits to, this Security Instrument are hereby incorporated herein; and

(i) Wherever Lender’s judgment, consent, approval or discretion is required under this Security Instrument or any other Loan Document for any matter or thing or Lender shall have an option, election, or right of determination or any other power to decide any matter relating to the terms and conditions of this Security Instrument, including any right to determine that something is satisfactory or not (“Decision Power”), such Decision Power shall be exercised in the sole and absolute discretion of Lender unless otherwise expressly stated to be reasonably exercised. Such Decision Power and each other power granted to Lender upon this Security Instrument or any other Loan Document may be exercised by Lender or by any authorized agent of Lender (including any servicer and/or attorney-in-fact), and Borrower hereby expressly agrees to recognize the exercise of such Decision Power by such authorized agent. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any authorized agent of Lender (including any servicer and/or attorney-in-fact) is hereby specifically authorized to remove a trustee and select and appoint a successor trustee.

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counterpart shall be deemed an original instrument and all of which together shall constitute a single Security Instrument. The failure of any party hereto to execute this Security Instrument, or any counterpart hereof, shall not relieve the other signatories from their obligations hereunder.

Section 15.11 Lender’s Right to Subordinate. Lender may, at its election, subordinate the lien of this Security Instrument and any or all of Lender’s rights, titles or interests hereunder to any lien, leasehold interest, easement, plat, covenant, restriction, dedication, encumbrance or other matter affecting the Property or any part thereof by recording a written declaration of such subordination in the office of the register or recorder of deeds or similar filing officer for the county in which the Land is located. If foreclosure sale occurs hereunder after the recording of any such declaration, the title received by the purchaser at such sale shall be subject to the matters specified in such declaration, but such declaration shall not otherwise affect the validity or terms of this Security Instrument or any other Loan Document or the priority of any lien or security interest created hereunder or under any other Loan Document. Without limitation of the foregoing, Lender shall have the right to unilaterally modify any Loan Document to release any lien on any portion of the Property

ARTICLE XVI - DEED OF TRUST PROVISIONS

Section 16.1 Concerning the Trustee. Trustee shall be under no duty to take any action hereunder except as expressly required hereunder or by law, or to perform any act which would involve Trustee in any expense or liability or to institute or defend any suit in respect hereof, unless properly indemnified to Trustee’s reasonable satisfaction. Trustee, by acceptance of this Security Instrument, covenants to perform and fulfill the trusts herein created, being liable, however, only for gross negligence or willful misconduct, and hereby waives any statutory fee and agrees to accept reasonable compensation, in lieu thereof, for any services rendered by Trustee in accordance with the terms hereof. Trustee may resign at any time upon giving thirty (30) days’ notice to Borrower and to Lender. Lender may remove Trustee at any time or from time to time and select a successor trustee. In the event of the death, removal, resignation, refusal to act, or inability to act of Trustee, or in its discretion for any reason whatsoever Lender may, without notice and without specifying any reason therefor and without applying to any court, select and appoint a successor trustee, by an instrument recorded wherever this Security Instrument is recorded and all powers, rights, duties and authority of Trustee, as aforesaid, shall thereupon become vested in such successor. Such substitute trustee shall not be required to give bond for the faithful performance of the duties of Trustee hereunder unless required by Lender. The procedure provided for in this paragraph for substitution of Trustee shall be in addition to and not in exclusion of any other provisions for substitution, by law or otherwise.

Section 16.2 Trustee’s Fees. Borrower shall pay all reasonable costs, fees and expenses incurred by Trustee and Trustee’s agents and counsel in connection with the performance by Trustee of Trustee’s duties hereunder and all such costs, fees and expenses shall be secured by this Security Instrument.

 

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Section 16.3 Certain Rights. With the approval of Lender, Trustee shall have the right to take any and all of the following actions: (a) to select, employ, and advise with counsel (who may be, but need not be, counsel for Lender) upon any matters arising hereunder, including the preparation, execution, and interpretation of the Note, this Security Instrument or the Other Loan Documents, and shall be fully protected in relying as to legal matters on the advice of counsel, (b) to execute any of the trusts and powers hereof and to perform any duty hereunder either directly or through his/her agents or attorneys, (c) to select and employ, in and about the execution of his/her duties hereunder, suitable accountants, engineers and other experts, agents and attorneys-in-fact, either corporate or individual, not regularly in the employ of Trustee, and Trustee shall not be answerable for any act, default, negligence, or misconduct of any such accountant, engineer or other expert, agent or attorney-in-fact, if selected with reasonable care, or for any error of judgment or act done by Trustee in good faith, or be otherwise responsible or accountable under any circumstances whatsoever, except for Trustee’s gross negligence or bad faith and (d) any and all other lawful action as Lender may instruct Trustee to take to protect or enforce Lender’s rights hereunder. Trustee shall not be personally liable in case of entry by Trustee, or anyone entering by virtue of the powers herein granted to Trustee, upon the Property for debts contracted for or liability or damages incurred in the management or operation of the Property. Trustee shall have the right to rely on any instrument, document, or signature authorizing or supporting an action taken or proposed to be taken by Trustee hereunder, believed by Trustee in good faith to be genuine. Trustee shall be entitled to reimbursement for actual expenses incurred by Trustee in the performance of Trustee’s duties hereunder and to reasonable compensation for such of Trustee’s services hereunder as shall be rendered.

Section 16.4 Retention of Money. All moneys received by Trustee shall, until used or applied as herein provided, be held in trust for the purposes for which they were received, but need not be segregated in any manner from any other moneys (except to the extent required by applicable law) and Trustee shall be under no liability for interest on any moneys received by Trustee hereunder.

Section 16.5 Perfection of Appointment. Should any deed, conveyance, or instrument of any nature be required from Borrower by any Trustee or substitute trustee to more fully and certainly vest in and confirm to the Trustee or substitute trustee such estates rights, powers, and duties, then, upon request by the Trustee or substitute trustee, any and all such deeds, conveyances and instruments shall be made, executed, acknowledged, and delivered and shall be caused to be recorded and/or filed by Borrower.

Section 16.6 Succession Instruments. Any substitute trustee appointed pursuant to any of the provisions hereof shall, without any further act, deed, or conveyance, become vested with all the estates, properties, rights, powers, and trusts of its or his/her predecessor in the rights hereunder with like effect as if originally named as Trustee herein; but nevertheless, upon the written request of Lender or of the substitute trustee, the Trustee ceasing to act shall execute and deliver any instrument transferring to such substitute trustee, upon the trusts herein expressed, all the estates, properties, rights, powers, and trusts of the Trustee so ceasing to act, and shall duly assign, transfer and deliver any of the property and moneys held by such Trustee to the substitute trustee so appointed in the Trustee’s place.

 

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ARTICLE XVII - STATE-SPECIFIC PROVISIONS

Section 17.1 Principles of Construction. In the event of any inconsistencies between the terms and conditions of this Article 17 and the terms and conditions of this Security Instrument, the terms and conditions of this Article 17 shall control and be binding.

Section 17.2 Warranty Of Title. The word “marketable” in the first line of Section 3.9 is hereby deleted.

Section 17.3 Foreclosure And Sale.

(a) Foreclosure. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Trustee, his successor or substitute, is authorized and empowered and it shall be his special duty at the request of Lender to sell the Property or any part thereof situated in the State of Texas at the courthouse of any county in the State of Texas in which any part of the Property is situated, at public venue to the highest bidder for cash between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday in any month after having given notice of such sale in accordance with the statutes of the State of Texas then in force governing sales of real estate under powers conferred by deed of trust. The sale must begin at the time stated in the notice of sale or not later than three hours after that time. Any sale made by Trustee hereunder (including notice thereof) shall comply with the applicable requirements, at the time of sale, of Section 51.002 of the Texas Property Code or, if and to the extent such statute is not then in force, with the applicable requirements, at the time of the sale, of the successor statute or statutes, if any, governing sales of Texas real property under powers of sale conferred by deeds of trust. Any sale made by Trustee hereunder may be as an entirety or in such parcels as Lender may request, and any sale may be adjourned by announcement at the time and place appointed for such sale without further notice except as may be required by law. Further, any sale made by Trustee hereunder may, in lieu of cash, be upon such other terms and conditions as Lender may from time to time hereafter elect. The sale by Trustee of less than the whole of the Property shall not exhaust the power of sale herein granted, and Trustee is specifically empowered to make successive sale or sales under such power until the whole of the Property shall be sold and, if the proceeds of such sale of less than the whole of the Property shall be less than the aggregate of the indebtedness secured hereby and the expense of executing this trust as provided herein, this Security Instrument and the lien hereof shall remain in full force and effect as to the unsold portion of the Property just as though no sale had been made; provided, however, that Borrower shall never have any right to require the sale of less than the whole of the Property but Lender shall have the right, at its sole election, to request Trustee to sell less than the whole of the Property. After each sale, Trustee shall make to the purchaser or purchasers at such sale good and sufficient conveyances in the name of Borrower, conveying the property so sold to the purchaser or purchasers in fee simple with general warranty of title by Borrower, and shall receive the proceeds of said sale or sales and apply the same as herein provided. Payment of the purchase price to Trustee shall satisfy the obligation of purchaser at such sale therefor, and such purchaser shall not be responsible for the application thereof. In the event any sale hereunder is not completed or is defective in the opinion of Lender, such sale shall not exhaust the power of sale hereunder and Lender shall have the right to cause a subsequent sale or sales to be made hereunder. Any and all statements of fact or other recitals made in any

 

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deed or deeds given by Trustee or any successor or substitute appointed hereunder as to nonpayment of the indebtedness secured hereby, or as to the occurrence of any Event of Default, or as to Lender having declared all of such indebtedness to be due and payable, or as to the request to sell, or as to notice of time, place and terms of sale and of the properties to be sold having been duly given, or as to the refusal, failure or inability to act of Trustee or any substitute or successor, or as to the appointment of any substitute or successor trustee, or as to any other act or thing having been duly done by Lender or by such Trustee, substitute or successor, shall be taken as conclusive (absent manifest error) evidence of the truth of the facts so stated and recited. Trustee, his successor or substitute, may appoint or delegate any one or more persons as agent to perform any act or acts necessary or incident to any sale held by Trustee, including the posting of notices and the conduct of sale, but in the name and on behalf of Trustee, his successor or substitute.

(b) Right to Require Proof of Financial Ability. At any time during the bidding of any sale conducted by Trustee under paragraph 17.3(a) above, Trustee may require a bidding party (a) to disclose its full name, state and city of residence, occupation, and specific business office location, and the name and address of the principal the bidding party is representing (if applicable); and (b) to demonstrate reasonable evidence of the bidding party’s financial ability (or, if applicable, the financial ability of the principal of such bidding party), as a condition to the bidding party submitting bids at the foreclosure sale. If any such bidding party (the “Questioned Bidder”) declines to comply with Trustee’s requirement in this regard, or if such Questioned Bidder does respond but Trustee, in Trustee’s sole and absolute discretion, deems the information or the evidence of the financial ability of the Questioned Bidder (or, if applicable, the principal of such bidding party) to be inadequate, Trustee may continue the bidding with reservation; and in such event (i) Trustee shall be authorized to caution the Questioned Bidder concerning the legal obligations to be incurred in submitting bids, and (ii) if the Questioned Bidder is not the highest bidder at the sale, or if having been the highest bidder the Questioned Bidder fails to deliver the cash purchase price payment promptly to Trustee, all bids by the Questioned Bidder shall be null and void. Trustee may, in Trustee’s sole and absolute discretion, determine that a credit bid may be in the best interest of Borrower and Lender and elect to sell the Property for credit or for a combination of cash and credit; provided, however, that Trustee shall have no obligation to accept any bid except an all cash bid. In the event Trustee requires a cash bid and cash is not delivered within a reasonable time after conclusion of the bidding process, as specified by Trustee (but in no event later than 3:45 p.m. local time on the date of sale), then said contingent sale shall be null and void, the bidding process may be recommenced, and any subsequent bids or sale shall be made as if no prior bids were made or accepted.

(c) Judicial Foreclosure. This Security Instrument shall be effective as a mortgage as well as a deed of trust and upon the occurrence of an Event of Default may be foreclosed as to any of the Property in any manner permitted by the laws of the State of Texas or of any other state in which any part of the Property is situated, and any foreclosure suit may be brought by Trustee or by Lender. In the event a foreclosure hereunder shall be commenced by Trustee or his substitute or successor, Lender may at any time before the sale of the Property direct the said Trustee to abandon the sale, and may then institute suit for the collection of the Note and the other secured indebtedness, and for the foreclosure of this Security Instrument. It is agreed that if Lender should institute a suit for the collection of the Note or any other secured indebtedness and for the foreclosure of this Security Instrument, Lender may at any time before the entry of a final judgment in said suit dismiss the same, and require Trustee, his substitute or successor to sell the Property in accordance with the provisions of this Security Instrument.

 

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(d) Proceeds of Sale. The proceeds of any sale held by Trustee or any receiver or public officer in foreclosure of the liens evidenced hereby shall be applied:

FIRST, to the payment of all necessary costs and expenses incident to such foreclosure sale, including but not limited to all court costs and charges of every character in the event foreclosed by suit, and a reasonable fee to Trustee acting under the provisions of this Section 17.3 if foreclosed by power of sale as provided in said paragraph, not exceeding one percent (1%) of the proceeds of such sale;

SECOND, to the payment in full of the Debt (including specifically without limitation the principal, interest and attorneys’ fees due and unpaid on the Note and the amounts due and unpaid and owed to Lender under this Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents) in such order as Lender may elect, in Lender’s discretion; and

THIRD, the remainder, if any, there shall be, shall be paid to Borrower or to such other party or parties as may be entitled thereto by law.

(e) Lender as Purchaser. Lender shall have the right to become the purchaser at any sale held by any Trustee or substitute or successor or by any receiver or public officer, and any Lender purchasing at any such sale shall have the right to credit upon the amount of the bid made therefor, to the extent necessary to satisfy such bid, the Debt owing to such Lender, or if such Lender holds less than all of the Debt the pro rata part thereof owing to such Lender, accounting to all other beneficiaries of this Security Instrument not joining in such bid in cash for the portion of such bid or bids apportionable to such non-bidding beneficiaries.

(f) Uniform Commercial Code. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Lender may exercise its rights of enforcement under the Uniform Commercial Code with respect to the Personal Property, and in conjunction with, in addition to or in substitution for those rights and remedies:

(1) Lender may enter upon the Property to take possession of, assemble and collect the Personal Property or to render it unusable;

(2) Lender may require Borrower to assemble the Personal Property and make it available at a place Lender designates which is mutually convenient to allow Lender to take possession or dispose of the Personal Property;

(3) written notice mailed to Borrower as provided herein ten (10) days prior to the date of public sale of the Personal Property or prior to the date after which private sale of the Personal Property will be made shall constitute reasonable notice;

(4) any sale made pursuant to the provisions of this paragraph shall be deemed to have been a public sale conducted in a commercially reasonable manner if held contemporaneously with the sale of the Property under power of sale as provided herein upon giving the same notice with respect to the sale of the Personal Property hereunder as is required for such sale of the Property under power of sale;

 

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(5) in the event of a foreclosure sale, whether made by Trustee under the terms hereof, or under judgment of a court, the Personal Property and the remainder of the Property may, at the option of Lender, be sold as a whole;

(6) it shall not be necessary that Lender take possession of the Personal Property or any part thereof prior to the time that any sale pursuant to the provisions of this paragraph is conducted and it shall not be necessary that the Personal Property or any part thereof be present at the location of such sale;

(7) prior to application of proceeds of disposition of the Personal Property to the secured indebtedness, such proceeds shall be applied to the reasonable expenses of retaking, holding, preparing for sale or lease, selling, leasing and the like and the reasonable attorneys’ fees and legal expenses incurred by Lender;

(8) any and all statements of fact or other recitals made in any bill of sale or assignment or other instrument evidencing any foreclosure sale hereunder as to non-payment of the indebtedness or as to the occurrence of any Event of Default, or as to Lender having declared all of such indebtedness to be due and payable, or as to notice of time, place and terms of sale and of the properties to be sold having been duly given, or as to any other act or thing having been duly done by Lender, shall absent manifest error be taken as conclusive evidence of the truth of the facts so stated and recited; and

(9) Lender may appoint or delegate any one or more persons as agent to perform any act or acts necessary or incident to any sale held by Lender, including the sending of notices and the conduct of sale, but in the name and on behalf of Lender.

(g) Partial Foreclosure. In the event of a default in the payment of any part of the Debt, Lender shall have the right to proceed with foreclosure of the liens and security interests evidenced hereby without declaring the entire Debt due, and in such event any such foreclosure sale may be made subject to the unmatured part of the Debt; and any such sale shall not in any manner affect the unmatured part of the Debt, but as to such unmatured part, this Security Instrument shall remain in full force and effect just as though no sale had been made. The proceeds of any such sale shall be applied as provided in Section 17.3(d) except that the amount paid under subparagraph SECOND thereof shall be only the matured portion of the Debt and any proceeds of such sale in excess of those provided for in subparagraphs FIRST and SECOND (modified as provided above) shall be applied to installments of principal of and interest on the Note in the inverse order of maturity. Several sales may be made hereunder without exhausting the right of sale for any unmatured part of the Debt.

(h) Waiver.

(1) To the full extent Borrower may do so, Borrower agrees that Borrower will not at any time insist upon, plead, claim or take the benefit or advantage of any law now or hereafter in force pertaining to the rights and remedies of sureties or providing for any appraisement, valuation, stay, extension or redemption, and Borrower, for Borrower

 

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and Borrower’s heirs, devisees, representatives, successors and assigns, and for any and all persons ever claiming any interest in the Property, to the extent permitted by law, hereby waives and releases all rights of redemption, valuation, appraisement, stay of execution, notice of intention to mature or declare due the whole of the secured indebtedness, notice of intent to accelerate, notice of acceleration, and all rights to a marshaling of the assets of Borrower, including the Property, or to a sale in inverse order of alienation in the event of foreclosure of the liens and security interests hereby created.

(2) Borrower shall not have or assert any right under any statute or rule of law pertaining to the marshaling of assets, sale in inverse order of alienation, the exemption of homestead, the administration of estates of decedents whatever to defeat, reduce or affect the right of Lender under the terms of this Security Instrument to a sale of the Property for the collection of the Debt without any prior or different resort for collection, or the right of Lender under the terms of this Security Instrument to the payment of such indebtedness out of the proceeds of sale of the Property in preference to every other claimant whatever.

(3) Subject to the provisions of this Security Instrument, to the extent that Borrower, any partner thereof or any other entity responsible for the payment of the Debt is now, or at any time or from time to time hereafter is, a partnership, Borrower and Lender expressly acknowledge and agree that Lender is not required to comply with Section 3.05(d) of the Texas Revised Partnership Act, as same may be hereafter amended or modified, or any other or further laws, rules or regulations now or hereafter in effect which may limit the rights and remedies of a creditor to pursue partners of a partnership prior to the pursuit of such creditor’s rights and remedies against such partnership.

(4) If any law referred to in this paragraph and now in force, of which Borrower or Borrower’s heirs, devisees, representatives, successors and assigns and such other persons claiming any interest in the Property might take advantage despite this paragraph, shall hereafter be repealed and cease to be in force, such law shall not thereafter be deemed to preclude the application of this paragraph.

(i) Delivery of Possession After Foreclosure. In the event there is a foreclosure sale hereunder and at the time of such sale Borrower or Borrower’s heirs, devisees, representatives, successors or assigns or any other persons claiming any interest in the Property by, through or under Borrower are occupying or using the Property, or any part thereof, each and all shall immediately become the tenant of the purchaser at such sale, which tenancy shall be a tenancy from day-to-day, terminable at the will of either landlord or tenant, at a reasonable rental per day based upon the value of the property occupied, such rental to be due daily to the purchaser. In the event the tenant fails to surrender possession of said property upon demand, the purchaser shall be entitled to institute and maintain an action for forcible entry and detainer of said property in the Justice of the Peace Court in the Justice Precinct in which such property, or any part thereof, is situated.

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(1) In the event an interest in any of the Property is foreclosed upon pursuant to a judicial or nonjudicial foreclosure sale, Borrower agrees that notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 51.003, 51.004, and 51.005 of the Texas Property Code (as the same may be amended from time to time), and to the extent permitted by law, Lender shall be entitled to seek a deficiency judgment from Borrower and any other party obligated on the Note equal to the difference between the amount owing on the Note and the amount for which the Property was sold pursuant to judicial or nonjudicial foreclosure sale. Borrower expressly recognizes that this paragraph constitutes a waiver of the above-cited provisions of the Texas Property Code which would otherwise permit Borrower and other persons against whom recovery of deficiencies is sought (even absent the initiation of deficiency proceedings against them) to present competent evidence of the fair market value of the Property as of the date of the foreclosure sale and offset against any deficiency the amount by which the foreclosure sale price is determined to be less than such fair market value. Borrower further recognizes and agrees that this waiver creates an irrebuttable presumption that the foreclosure sale price is equal to the fair market value of the Property for purposes of calculating deficiencies owed by Borrower, and others against whom recovery of a deficiency is sought.

(2) Alternatively, in the event the waiver provided for in subsection (1) above is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable, to the fullest extent not prohibited by applicable laws, the following shall be the basis for the finder of fact’s determination of the fair market value of the Property as of the date of the foreclosure sale in proceedings governed by Sections 51.003, 51.004 and 51.005 of the Texas Property Code (as amended from time to time):

(i) the Property shall be valued in an “as is” condition as of the date of the foreclosure sale, without any assumption or expectation that the Property will be repaired or improved in any manner before a resale of the Property after foreclosure;

(ii) the valuation shall be based upon an assumption that the foreclosure purchaser desires a resale of the Property for cash promptly (but no later than twelve months) following the foreclosure sale;

(iii) all reasonable closing costs customarily borne by the seller in a commercial real estate transaction should be deducted from the gross fair market value of the Property, including, without limitation, brokerage commissions, title insurance, a survey of the Property, tax prorations, seller’s attorneys’ fees and marketing costs;

(iv) the gross fair market value of the Property shall be further discounted to account for any estimated holding costs associated with maintaining the Property pending sale, including, without limitation, utilities expenses, property management fees, taxes and assessments (to the extent not accounted for in subsection (iii) above) and other maintenance expenses; and

 

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(v) any expert opinion testimony given or considered in connection with a determination of the fair market value of the Property must be given by persons having at least five years experience in appraising property similar to the Property and who have conducted and prepared a complete written appraisal of the Property taking into consideration the factors set forth above.

Section 17.4 Interest Limitation. It is expressly stipulated and agreed to be the intent of Borrower and Lender at all times to comply with the applicable Texas law governing the maximum rate of interest payable on the indebtedness evidenced by the Note, this Security Instrument and the Related Debt (or applicable United States federal law to the extent that it permits Lender to contract for, charge, take, reserve or receive a greater amount of interest than under Texas law). If the applicable law is ever judicially interpreted so as to render usurious any amount (i) contracted for, charged, taken, reserved or received pursuant to the Note, this Security Instrument, any of the other Loan Documents or any other communication or writing by or between Borrower and Lender related to the transaction or transactions that are the subject matter of the Loan Documents, (ii) contracted for, charged, taken, reserved or received by reason of Lender’s exercise of the option to accelerate the maturity of the Note and/or the Related Debt, or (iii) Borrower will have paid or Lender will have received by reason of any voluntary prepayment by Borrower of the Note and/or the Related Debt, then it is Borrower’s and Lender’s express intent that all amounts charged in excess of the Maximum Lawful Rate shall be automatically canceled, ab initio, and all amounts in excess of the Maximum Lawful Rate theretofore collected by Lender shall be credited on the principal balance of this Note and/or the Related Debt (or, if the Note and all Related Debt have been or would thereby be paid in full, refunded to Borrower), and the provisions of the Note, this Security Instrument and other Loan Documents shall immediately be deemed reformed and the amounts thereafter collectible hereunder and thereunder reduced, without the necessity for the execution of any new document, so as to comply with the applicable law, but so as to permit the recovery of the fullest amount otherwise called for hereunder and thereunder; provided, however, if the Note has been paid in full before the end of the stated term of the Note, then Borrower and Lender agree that Lender shall, with reasonable promptness after Lender discovers or is advised by Borrower that interest was received in an amount in excess of the Maximum Lawful Rate, either refund such excess interest to Borrower and/or credit such excess interest against the Note and/or any Related Debt then owing by Borrower to Lender. Borrower hereby agrees that as a condition precedent to any claim seeking usury penalties against Lender, Borrower will provide written notice to Lender, advising Lender in reasonable detail of the nature and amount of the violation, and Lender shall have sixty (60) days after receipt of such notice in which to correct such usury violation, if any, by either refunding such excess interest to Borrower or crediting such excess interest against the Note and/or the Related Debt then owing by Borrower to Lender. All sums contracted for, charged, taken, reserved or received by Lender for the use, forbearance or detention of any debt evidenced by the Note and/or Related Debt shall, to the extent permitted by applicable law, be amortized or spread, using the actuarial method, throughout the stated term of the Note and/or Related Debt (including any and all renewal and extension periods) until payment in full so that the rate or amount of interest on account of the Note and/or the Related Debt does not exceed the Maximum Lawful Rate from time to time in effect and applicable to this Note and/or the Related Debt for so long as debt is outstanding. In no event shall the provisions of Chapter 346 of the Texas Finance Code (which regulates certain revolving credit loan accounts and revolving triparty accounts) apply to the Note and/or Related Debt. Notwithstanding anything to the

 

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contrary contained herein or in any other Loan Documents, it is not the intention of Lender to accelerate the maturity of any interest that has not accrued at the time of such acceleration or to collect unearned interest at the time of such acceleration. To the extent that Lender is relying on Chapter 303 of the Texas Finance Code to determine the Maximum Lawful Rate payable on the Note and/or the Related Debt, Lender will utilize the weekly ceiling from time to time in effect as provided in such Chapter 303, as amended. To the extent United States federal law permits Lender to contract for, charge, take, receive or reserve a greater amount of interest than under Texas law, Lender will rely on United States federal law instead of such Chapter 303 for the purpose of determining the Maximum Lawful Rate. Additionally, to the extent permitted by applicable law now or hereafter in effect, Lender may, at its option and from time to time, utilize any other method of establishing the Maximum Lawful Rate under such Chapter 303 or under applicable law by giving notice, if required, to Borrower as provided by applicable law now or hereafter in effect. As used hereunder the term “Maximum Lawful Rate” shall mean the maximum lawful rate of interest which may be contracted for, charged, taken, received or reserved by Lender in accordance with the applicable laws of the State of Texas (or applicable United States federal law to the extent that such law permits Lender to contract for, charge, take, receive or reserve a greater amount of interest than under Texas law), taking into account all Charges made in connection with the transaction evidenced by the Note and the other Loan Documents. As used hereunder, the term “Charges” shall mean all fees, charges and/or any other things of value, if any, contracted for, charged, taken, received or reserved by Lender in connection with the transactions relating to the Note and the other Loan Documents, which are treated as interest under applicable law. As used hereunder, the term “Related Debt” shall mean any and all indebtedness paid or payable by Borrower to Lender pursuant to the Loan Documents or any other communication or writing by or between Borrower and Lender related to the transaction or transactions that are the subject matter of the Loan Documents, except such indebtedness which has been paid or is payable by Borrower to Lender under the Note.

Section 17.5 Fixture Filing And Assignment Of Rents.

(a) Fixture Filing. Pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code, this Security Instrument shall be effective as a Financing Statement filed as a fixture filing from the date of its filing for record covering and including any and all fixtures of every kind and type affixed to all or any portion of the Property or forming part of all or any portion of the Improvements. The name and address of Borrower, as debtor, and Lender (where information concerning the security interest granted hereby may be obtained), as secured party, are as set forth on the first page of this Security Instrument. The above described goods are or are to become fixtures related to the Property and the Improvements of which Borrower is the record title owner. This Security Instrument shall also be effective as a financing statement covering minerals or the like (including oil and gas) and accounts subject to Section 9.103(e) of the Uniform Commercial Code, as amended.

(b) Assignment of Rents. Borrower acknowledges and agrees that the assignment set forth in Section 1.2 of this Security Instrument shall be upon the following additional terms:

(1) until an Event of Default and receipt from Lender of written notice each tenant may pay any and all Property income and other sums set forth above directly to Borrower, but after written notice, Borrower covenants to hold any and all such sums in trust for the use and benefit of Lender;

 

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(2) upon an Event of Default and receipt from Lender of a written notice, each tenant is hereby authorized and directed, without the need for the prior consent, approval or joinder by Borrower or any other person, to pay directly to Lender any and all of such Property income and other sums thereafter accruing;

(3) Lender shall not be liable for its failure to exercise diligence in the collection of any and all of such Property income and other sums;

(4) the assignment set forth herein shall terminate upon the release of this instrument, but no tenant shall be required to accept notice of any such termination until a copy of any such release, as executed by Lender, has been delivered to such tenant;

(5) in no event shall the rights set forth in this assignment effect or be construed so as to effect a pro tanto reduction of the Debt except to the extent, if at all, that Lender actually receives, after the occurrence of a default and Lender’s election to pursue its rights under this paragraph, Property income and other sums directly from any tenant of all or any portion of the Property and applies same, in Lender’s discretion, to the Debt; and

(6) Lender need not institute, prosecute or resort to any legal, equitable or other action, nor deliver any notice or demand, nor take any affirmative action whatsoever after the occurrence of a default in order to enforce and obtain the benefits of the provisions set forth herein.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein or otherwise, Borrower and Lender intend, clearly and without ambiguity, that the assignment set forth herein shall be deemed and otherwise construed for all purposes to be an absolute, unconditional and presently effective assignment of the Property income and the provisions of clause (1) and clause (2) above are intended solely for the benefit of each tenant and shall never inure to the benefit of Borrower or any person claiming by, through or under Borrower. In the event of any conflict between the assignment set forth in Section 1.2 of this Security Instrument and the Assignment of Leases and Rents of even date herewith (the “Assignment”), the Assignment will control.

Section 17.6 Miscellaneous.

(a) Releases. Upon payment in full of the Debt and all other indebtedness secured hereby, Lender shall, at Borrower’s expense, cause the lien created by this Security Instrument to be released by an instrument in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Lender.

(b) No Partnership. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein or otherwise, (a) the relationship between Borrower and Lender hereunder and otherwise shall be deemed, construed and treated by Borrower and Lender for all purposes to be solely that of debtor/creditor; (b) the various consent, approval and other rights afforded to Lender under this Security Instrument have been granted and designed solely to protect the value of the Property and to assure Borrower’s payment of the Debt and all of such rights are customarily granted

 

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lenders in a secured lending transactions; (c) Borrower and Lender hereby expressly disclaim any sharing of liabilities, losses, costs or expenses with respect to the ownership or operation of all or any portion of the Property, or otherwise; and (d) the terms contained herein are not intended by Borrower and Lender and shall not for any purpose be deemed, construed or treated by Borrower and Lender so as (i) to create a partnership or joint venture between Lender and Borrower or between Lender and any other party, or (ii) to cause Lender to be or become liable in any way for the debts and obligations of Borrower (including, without limitation, any losses attributable to Borrower’s operation of the Property) or any other party.

(c) Indemnity. It is the express intention of Borrower and Borrower hereby agrees that the indemnities set forth in this Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents will apply to and fully protect each indemnified party even though any claims, demands, liabilities, losses, damages, causes of action, judgments, penalties, costs and expenses (including without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees) then the subject of indemnification may have been caused by, arise out of, or are otherwise attributable to, directly or indirectly, the negligence (excluding gross negligence) in whole or in part of such indemnified party and/or any other party.

Borrower’s Initials:                     

(d) Incorporation By Reference. The terms, covenants and provisions of the Note and the other Loan Documents have been incorporated into this Security Instrument by this reference. All persons from time to time having an interest in all or any portion of the Property are hereby placed on notice of all of the terms, covenants and provisions of the instruments incorporated herein and that copies of same may be obtained by those having an appropriate interest in the Property or any portion thereof upon written request to the Lender at the address set forth on the first page of this Security Instrument. Any such request shall include the name and address of the requesting party and also contain a brief explanation of the nature and reason for such request.

(e) WAIVER OF CONSUMER RIGHTS. TO THE EXTENT NOW OR HEREAFTER APPLICABLE, BORROWER HEREBY WAIVES BORROWER’S RIGHTS UNDER THE DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES - CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT, SECTION 17.41 ET SEQ., BUSINESS & COMMERCE CODE, A LAW THAT GIVES CONSUMERS SPECIAL RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS. AFTER CONSULTATION WITH AN ATTORNEY OF BORROWER’S OWN SELECTION, BORROWER VOLUNTARILY CONSENTS TO THIS WAIVER.

(f) SECTION 26.02 NOTICE. IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 26.02 OF THE TEXAS BUSINESS AND COMMERCE CODE, THIS SECURITY INSTRUMENT AND THE OTHER DOCUMENTS EVIDENCING, SECURING OR PERTAINING TO ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT REPRESENT THE FINAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN BORROWER AND LENDER AS TO THE SUBJECT MATTER THEREOF AND MAY NOT BE CONTRADICTED BY EVIDENCE OF PRIOR, CONTEMPORANEOUS OR SUBSEQUENT ORAL AGREEMENTS OF SUCH PARTIES. THERE ARE NO UNWRITTEN ORAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN SUCH PARTIES.

 

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(g) TEXAS FINANCE CODE SECTION 307.052 COLLATERAL PROTECTION INSURANCE NOTICE: (A) BORROWER IS REQUIRED TO: (I) KEEP THE PROPERTY INSURED AGAINST DAMAGE IN THE AMOUNT LENDER SPECIFIES; (II) PURCHASE THE INSURANCE FROM AN INSURER THAT IS AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF TEXAS OR AN ELIGIBLE SURPLUS LINES INSURER; AND (III) NAME LENDER AS THE PERSON TO BE PAID UNDER THE POLICY IN THE EVENT OF A LOSS; (B) BORROWER MUST, IF REQUIRED BY LENDER, DELIVER TO LENDER A COPY OF THE POLICY AND PROOF OF THE PAYMENT OF PREMIUMS; AND (C) IF BORROWER FAILS TO MEET ANY REQUIREMENT LISTED IN PARAGRAPH (A) OR (B), LENDER MAY OBTAIN COLLATERAL PROTECTION INSURANCE ON BEHALF OF BORROWER AT THE BORROWER’S EXPENSE.

ARTICLE XVIII - ADDITIONAL OR SPECIAL PROVISIONS OR MODIFICATIONS

Section 18.1 Principles of Construction. In the event of any inconsistencies between the terms and conditions of this Article 18 and the terms and conditions of this Security Instrument, the terms and conditions of this Article 18 shall control and be binding.

Section 18.2 Other Security Instruments; No Election of Remedies.

(a) The Debt is now or may hereafter be secured by one or more other mortgages, deeds of trust and other security agreements (collectively, as the same may be amended and in effect from time to time, are herein collectively called the “Other Security Instruments”), which cover or will hereafter cover other properties that are or may be located in various states (the “Other Collateral”). The Other Security Instruments will secure the Debt and the performance of the other covenants and agreements of Borrower set forth in the Loan Documents. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Lender may proceed under this Security Instrument and/or any or all the Other Security Instruments against either the Property and/or any or all of the Other Collateral in one or more parcels and in such manner and order as Lender shall elect, to the extent permitted by applicable law. Borrower hereby irrevocably waives and releases, to the extent permitted by law, and whether now or hereafter in force, any right to have the Property or the Other Collateral marshaled upon any foreclosure of this Security Instrument or any Other Security Instrument.

(b) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, and without limitation as to any other right or remedy provided to Lender in this Security Instrument or the other Loan Documents, in the case of an Event of Default, in each instance to the extent permitted by applicable California law, (i) Lender shall have the right to pursue all of the rights and remedies under this Security Instrument and the Loan Documents, at law and/or in equity, in one proceeding, or separately and independently in separate proceedings from time to time, as Lender in its sole and absolute discretion, shall determine from time to time, (ii) Lender shall not be required to either marshal assets, sell the Property and/or any Other Collateral in any particular order of alienation (and may sell the same simultaneously and together or separately), or be subject to any “one action” or “election of remedies” law or rule with respect to the Property or any Other Collateral, (iii) the exercise by Lender of any remedies against any one item of Property or any Other Collateral will not impede Lender from subsequently or simultaneously exercising remedies against any other item of Property or Other Collateral, (iv)

 

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all liens and other rights, remedies or privileges provided to Lender herein shall remain in full force and effect until Lender has exhausted all of its remedies against the Property and all Property has been foreclosed, sold and/or otherwise realized upon in satisfaction of the Debt, and (v) Lender may resort for the payment of the Debt to any security held by Lender in such order and manner Lender, in its discretion, may elect and Lender may take action to recover the Debt, or any portion thereof, or to enforce any covenant hereof without prejudice to the right of Lender thereafter to foreclose this Security Instrument.

(c) Without notice to or consent of Borrower and without impairment of the lien and rights created by this Security Instrument, Lender may, at any time (in its sole and absolute discretion, but Lender shall have no obligation to), execute and deliver to Borrower a written instrument releasing all or a portion of the lien of this Security Instrument as security for any or all of the obligations of Borrower now existing or hereafter arising under or in respect of the Note, the Loan Agreement and each of the other Loan Documents, whereupon following the execution and delivery by Lender to Borrower of any such written instrument of release, this Security Instrument shall no longer secure such obligations of Borrower so released.

Section 18.3 Incorporation by Reference. Section 3.2 is hereby modified by adding the following to the end thereof: “In the event of any conflict between this Security Instrument and the Loan Agreement, the terms of the Loan Agreement shall control.”

Section 18.4 Maintenance of Property. The second sentence of Section 3.4 is hereby modified by adding the following to the end thereof: “except as my be permitted in accordance with the Loan Agreement.”

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Security Instrument has been executed by Borrower as of the day and year first above written.

 

BORROWER:

TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC,

a Delaware limited liability company

By:   TNP SRT Portfolio II Holdings, LLC,
  a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Managing Member
  By:   TNP Strategic Retail Trust Operating Partnership, LP, a Delaware limited partnership
  Its:   Sole Member
    By:   TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation
    Its:   General Partner
      By:  

/s/ Anthony W. Thompson

      Name:  

Anthony W. Thompson

      Title:  

CEO

SIGNATURE PAGE TO DEED OF TRUST (ENSENADA)


STATE OF CALIFORNIA    )
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COUNTY OF                         )

On                  , 2012, before me,                     , Notary Public, personally appeared                      who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

 

  Signature  

 

  (Seal)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT PAGE TO DEED OF TRUST (ENSENADA)


EXHIBIT “A”

Exhibit A-1

EX-10.8 9 d368735dex108.htm ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS Assignment of Leases and Rents

EXHIBIT 10.8

This Assignment of Leases and Rents

was prepared by and after recording should

be returned to:

KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

11501 Outlook, Suite 300

Overland Park, Kansas 66211

Attention: Mary Ann Gripka

Loan No. 10061253

 

 

(space above reserved for recorder’s use)

ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS

TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC

to

KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

Dated: June 13, 2012

Location: 14574 Baseline Avenue, Fontana, California

Loan No. 10061253


ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS

THIS ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS (“Assignment”) is made as of June 13, 2012, by and between TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Borrower”) and KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association (“Lender”).

Recitals of Fact

The following recitals are a material part of this instrument:

A. Borrower is the owner of certain property located in San Bernardino County, California, which is commonly known as Morningside Marketplace, legally described on Exhibit A attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof (the real estate, together with all improvements thereon and personal property associated therewith, is hereinafter collectively called the “Property”).

B. Lender is prepared to make a loan (the “Loan”) to Borrower in the principal amount of $26,000,000.00 pursuant to a Loan Agreement of even date herewith between Lender and Borrower (as the same may hereafter be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented, renewed, extended or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Loan Agreement”), which Loan shall be evidenced by that certain Promissory Note of even date herewith given by Borrower in favor of Lender (as the same may hereafter be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented, renewed, extended or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Note”) and secured by, among other things, one or more mortgages/deeds of trust, assignments of leases and rents and security agreements, dated as of the date hereof given by Borrower to Lender and encumbering the Property (as the same may hereafter be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented, renewed, extended or otherwise modified from time to time, individually and collectively, the “Security Instrument”). Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning set forth in the Loan Agreement.

C. Borrower desires to assign to Lender the rents, leases and profits of and from the Property and the proceeds therefrom, as primary and not as secondary security for the payment of the Note and the Debt (as such term is hereinafter defined), and for the performance of the obligations in the Loan Agreement, Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents.

Agreement

In consideration of the Loan from Lender to Borrower, which is of direct and substantial benefit to Borrower, the mutual covenants contained in this Assignment, and for other good and valuable considerations, the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1. Assignment. Borrower absolutely and unconditionally assigns, transfers, sets over and conveys to Lender the following, absolutely and not as additional security:

(a) Leases and Other Agreements. All existing and future written and oral leases, subleases, tenancies, subtenancies, licenses, contracts, contract rights, and occupancy and all other agreements, whether or not in writing, affecting the use, enjoyment or occupancy of the Property, now or hereafter made, whether before or after the filing by or against Borrower of any petition for relief under 11 U.S.C. § 101 et seq., as the same may be amended from time to time (the “Bankruptcy Code”), together with any extension, renewal or replacement of the same (collectively the “Leases”); this Assignment of all such present and future leases and present and future agreements being effective without further or supplemental assignment.


(b) Rents. All rents, additional rents, revenues, payments (including payments in connection with the exercise of any purchase option or termination rights), income, issues and profits (including all oil and gas or other mineral royalties and bonuses), deposits, accounts and other benefits arising from the Leases or otherwise from the use, enjoyment and occupancy of the Property and any cash or security deposited in connection therewith, whether paid or accruing before or after the filing by or against Borrower of any petition for relief under the Bankruptcy Code (collectively, the “Rents”).

(c) Bankruptcy Claims. All claims and rights to the payment of damages and other claims arising from any rejection by a lessee of any Lease under the Bankruptcy Code (the “Bankruptcy Claims”).

(d) Lease Guaranties. All claims and rights under any and all lease guaranties, letters of credit and any other credit support (individually, a “Lease Guaranty,” and collectively, the “Lease Guaranties”) given to Borrower by any guarantor in connection with any of the Leases (individually, a “Lease Guarantor,” and collectively, the “Lease Guarantors”).

(e) Proceeds. All proceeds from any sale or other disposition of the Leases, the Rents, the Lease Guaranties and the Bankruptcy Claims.

(f) Other Rights of Lessor. All rights, powers, privileges, options and other benefits of Borrower as lessor under the Leases and beneficiary under the Lease Guaranties, including the immediate and continuing right to make claim for, receive, collect and apply all Rents payable or receivable under the Leases and all sums payable under the Lease Guaranties or pursuant thereto (and to apply the same to the payment of the Debt), and to do all other things which Borrower or any lessor is or may become entitled to do under the Leases or the Lease Guaranties.

(g) Entry and Possession. The right, at Lender’s option, upon revocation of the license granted herein, to enter upon the Property in person, by agent or by court-appointed receiver, to collect the Rents and enforce the Leases.

(h) Power of Attorney. Borrower’s irrevocable power of attorney, coupled with an interest, to take any and all of the actions set forth in this Assignment and any or all other actions designated by Lender for the proper management and preservation of the Property.

(i) Other Rights and Agreements. Any and all other rights of Borrower in and to the items set forth in subsections (a) through (h) above, and all amendments, modifications, replacements, renewals, extensions, supplements, restatements and substitutions thereof.

 

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2. Debt. This Assignment secures the “Debt,” as such term is defined in the Loan Agreement. Nothing herein shall be construed to obligate Lender to make any renewals or additional loans or advances, including increasing the amount of the Note.

3. Term. This Assignment shall remain in effect until the Debt and all other obligations evidenced by the Note or advanced under the Loan Documents are paid in full, or this Assignment is voluntarily released by Lender. Upon payment in full of the Debt and the delivery and recording of a satisfaction or discharge of Security Instrument duly executed by Lender, this Assignment shall become null and void and shall be of no further force and effect.

4. Events of Default. The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute an “Event of Default” under this Assignment: (a) the failure of Borrower to perform or to observe any agreement, covenant, or condition required under this Assignment, which failure is not cured within twenty (20) days after written notice from Lender to Borrower (provided that Borrower shall not be entitled to a cure period hereunder if such breach or default is not capable of being cured as determined by Lender); (b) the breach by Borrower of any representation or warranty given or made hereunder by Borrower or in any writing furnished or to be furnished by Borrower under this Assignment; or (c) the occurrence of an Event of Default under any of the Loan Documents which has continued beyond any applicable cure period therefor.

5. License to Borrower Prior to Default. Notwithstanding that this Assignment is an absolute assignment of the Leases and Rents and not merely the collateral assignment of, or the grant of a lien or security interest in the Leases and Rents, Lender hereby grants to Borrower an exclusive license revocable upon occurrence of an Event of Default to possess, use and enjoy the Property and to collect and retain the Rents of and from the Property, unless and until an Event of Default occurs. Even prior to the occurrence of an Event of Default, no Rents or other payment in excess of one month in advance shall be collected or accepted by Borrower without the prior written consent of Lender.

6. Lender’s Remedies Upon Default. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Borrower’s license to collect and retain the Rents under Section 5 above shall immediately terminate. Lender will have the right at its option to enforce and to exercise any or all of its rights under this Assignment or otherwise, but Borrower expressly agrees that Lender’s exercise of any rights hereunder or Lender’s affirmative act to collect the Rents or other income or to acquire possession of the Property shall not be a prerequisite or precondition to the full enforceability of Lender’s rights hereunder.

6.1 Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, and upon Lender’s election, Borrower shall deliver to Lender all of the original Leases, and all modifications, extensions, renewals, amendments, and other agreements relating thereto and to the Property. Any oral Leases shall be described in a writing delivered by Borrower to Lender.

6.2 Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Lender, at its option, and without any notice whatsoever to Borrower, shall have the right and is hereby authorized to:

 

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(a) take possession and control of the Property; (b) manage and operate the Property; (c) preserve and maintain the Property; (d) make repairs and improvements to the Property which Lender at its discretion deems necessary; (e) collect all Rents from the Property; (f) enforce the Leases; (g) eject tenants or repossess personal property, as provided by law, for breaches of the conditions of the Leases; (h) in the name of either Borrower or Lender enter into real or personal property leases, subleases or tenancy agreements, or other contracts or agreements, with such third parties as Lender may at its discretion select, and upon such terms and conditions as Lender in its discretion may determine; (i) sue for unpaid rents, payments or proceeds in the name of Borrower or Lender; (j) maintain actions for possession of property or for rent; (k) compromise or give acquittance for rents, payments or proceeds that may become due; (l) maintain suits on contracts and agreements; (m) delegate any and all rights and powers given to Lender by this Assignment; and (n) use such measures, legal or equitable, as in its discretion may carry out and effectuate the provisions of this Assignment.

In addition, upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Lender may, at its option, and without any notice whatsoever to Borrower, and without regard to the value of the Property or the adequacy of the Property (together with any other property securing the Debt) to secure repayment of the Debt, have a receiver appointed to do all of the actions set forth in the immediately preceding paragraph and to, with the consent of Lender, dispose (by lease, sale or otherwise) of some or all of the Property in the course of the proceeding in which such receiver is appointed.

All such actions shall be taken at the expense of the Borrower, who agrees to reimburse Lender for all amounts expended, together with interest thereon from the date of expenditure at the Default Rate stated in the Note, upon demand.

7. Appointment. Borrower irrevocably appoints Lender its true and lawful attorney-in-fact, which appointment is coupled with an interest, exercisable following the occurrence of an Event of Default, to execute any or all of the rights or powers described in this Assignment, with the same force and effect as if executed by the Borrower, and Borrower ratifies and confirms any and all acts done or omitted to be done by Lender, its agents, servants, employees or attorneys under the authority of such power of attorney.

8. Instructions to Lessees. This Assignment constitutes an irrevocable direction to and full authority from Borrower to any lessee, tenant, subtenant, occupant of premises, or other contracting party to pay directly to Lender, upon Lender’s request, all Rents and other amounts which may be or become due to Borrower. No proof of the occurrence of an Event of Default shall be required. Any lessee, tenant, subtenant or other contracting party is hereby irrevocably authorized by Borrower to rely upon and comply with any notice or demand by the Lender for the payment to the Lender of any rental or other amounts which may be or become due under its Lease, or for the performance of any obligations under such Lease. Borrower irrevocably agrees that the lessee, tenant, subtenant, or other contracting party following such instructions from Lender shall not be liable to Borrower or any person claiming under Borrower, for making any payment or rendering any performance to Lender. The lessee, tenant, subtenant or other party to any Lease shall have no obligation or right to inquire whether any Event of Default has actually occurred or is then existing. By its execution of this Assignment, Borrower irrevocably makes and delivers the aforementioned instructions.

 

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9. Application of Income. The Rents, payments, proceeds and income collected by Lender may be applied as follows, in whatever order Lender in its discretion may determine:

(a) To the payment of the operating expenses of the Property, including costs of management (which shall include reasonable compensation to the Lender and its agent or agents, if management be delegated to an agent or agents); improvements, alterations, replacements and repairs to the Property; placing the Property in such condition as will, in the judgment of Lender, make it readily rentable; premiums on fire, flood, tornado, casualty, liability or other insurance if Lender deems such insurance necessary; and any claims for damages arising out of the ownership or management of the Property.

(b) To the payment of the actual costs and expenses incurred by Lender in collecting such Rents, payments, proceeds and income, including commissions paid to secure tenants or lessees; reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred in recovering the Property or any personal property from any lessee or other contracting party for any cause whatsoever and in the collection of unpaid Rents, payments, income or proceeds; and attorneys’ fees incurred by Lender in connection with the enforcement of this Assignment or in protecting Lender or its interest in any of the collateral securing the Loan (including attorney’s fees and litigation expenses related to or arising out of any lawsuit or proceeding brought by or against Lender in any court or other forum, including actions or proceedings brought by or on behalf of Borrower’s bankruptcy estate or any guarantor or indemnitor).

(c) To the payment of taxes, special assessments and insurance premiums which become due and delinquent on the Property; all obligations contained in the Loan Documents; and any liens or encumbrances on the Property or any personal property of Borrower.

(d) To the payment of bills for reasonable and necessary repairs and improvements on the Property.

(e) To the payment of the Debt and any and all indebtedness, together with interest, evidenced by the Loan Documents, or any deficiency which may result from any foreclosure sale, in such amount and manner as Lender shall determine in its discretion.

10. Lien on Property. If the Rents, payments, income and proceeds from the Property are insufficient to reimburse Lender for any expenses incurred by Lender pursuant to this Assignment, any unpaid disbursements shall be a lien on the Property with priority equal to the lien of the Security Instrument.

11. Lender as Agent. Lender is acting solely as agent of Borrower in taking any actions in connection with the Property. Lender assumes no liability in any other capacity. Lender shall not be obligated to perform any obligation or duty, or discharge any liability under any of the Leases under or by reason of this Assignment.

12. Bankruptcy.

12.1 If Lender determines at any time and from time to time that it is necessary or desirable to protect Lender’s interest in the Loan and the Property, Lender shall have the right

 

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to proceed in its own name or in the name of Borrower in respect of any claim, suit, action or proceeding relating to the rejection of any Lease, including the right to file and prosecute, to the exclusion of Borrower, any proofs of claim, complaints, motions, applications, notices and other documents, in any case in respect of the lessee under such Lease under the Bankruptcy Code. Borrower shall give Lender notice promptly upon Borrower learning that a petition under the Bankruptcy Code has been filed by or against Tenant.

12.2 If there shall be filed by or against Borrower a petition under the Bankruptcy Code, and Borrower, as lessor under any Lease, shall determine to reject such Lease pursuant to Section 365(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, then Borrower shall give Lender not less than ten (10) days’ prior notice of the date on which Borrower shall apply to the bankruptcy court for authority to reject the Lease. Lender shall have the right, but not the obligation, to serve upon Borrower within such ten (10) day period a notice stating that (i) Lender demands that Borrower assume and assign the Lease to Lender pursuant to Section 365 of the Bankruptcy Code, and (ii) Lender covenants to cure or provide adequate assurance of future performance under the Lease. If Lender serves upon Borrower the notice described in the preceding sentence, Borrower shall not seek to reject the Lease and shall comply with the demand provided for in clause (i) of the preceding sentence within thirty (30) days after the notice shall have been given, subject to the performance by Lender of the covenant provided for in clause (ii) of the preceding sentence.

13. No Liability of Lender; Indemnification of Lender.

13.1 Lender shall not in any way be liable to Borrower for any action or inaction of Lender, its employees or agents with respect to Lender’s exercise of the powers granted Lender by this Assignment, including any liability relating to the renting or leasing of the Property after an Event of Default by Borrower, or damage to the Property (unless caused by the willful misconduct or gross negligence of Lender). Borrower expressly waives and releases Lender from all such liability.

13.2 Lender shall not be responsible for any failure to perform any covenants in any of the Leases, either before or after the exercise of any assignments or remedies contained in this Assignment. Lender shall not be responsible for the condition or operation of the Property or for any damage or harm to the Property or any additions, improvements, or fixtures to the Property. This Assignment shall not operate to place upon Lender any obligation for the control, care, management or repair of the Property, or for the discovery of or correction of any dangerous or defective condition on the Property, including any environmental matters described in the separate Environmental Indemnity Agreement, or any negligence in the management, upkeep, repair or control of the Property. Lender also shall not be liable to any person or entity for any accidents or other occurrences occurring on or with respect to any part of the Property, except for any such accidents or other occurrences resulting from the willful misconduct or grossly negligent actions of Lender.

13.3 Borrower shall save, defend, indemnify and hold Lender and its agents, employees, contractors, and managers harmless from and against any and all costs, expenses, liability, damages, claims or assertions that may be incurred by or made against Lender or any such persons or entities arising from or related to the Leases or Rents, or by reason of this

 

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Assignment, including any claims by reason of any alleged obligations and undertakings on Lender’s part to perform or discharge any of the terms, covenants or agreements contained in the Leases, or any right to maintain, inspect, manage or otherwise exercise any control or supervision over the Property or the condition thereof, or any claims described in the preceding subsection of this Assignment, except for any claims resulting from the willful misconduct or grossly negligent actions of Lender. Should Lender incur any such liability, loss or damage, Borrower shall on demand pay to Lender any and all cost, expense, liability, or damage arising therefrom plus costs, expenses and attorneys’ fees and expenses, with interest from the date the cost or loss is incurred, at the Default Rate stated in the Note, and all of the foregoing shall be secured by this Assignment and by the other Loan Documents.

14. Remedies Cumulative. The remedies provided in this Assignment and in the other Loan Documents are cumulative and not mutually exclusive. The remedies can be exercised successively or concurrently, as many times as and as often as the occurrence of an occasion for which Lender is entitled to a remedy under the Loan Documents or applicable law, and the exercise of any one or more remedies shall not be a waiver of or preclude the exercise of any one or more remedies at the same or any later time for the same or any later default.

15. Continuing Effect. No judgment or decree which may be entered on any Debt secured or intended to be secured by the Security Instrument or any other Loan Documents shall lessen the effect of this instrument, but this Assignment shall continue in full effect until the full payment and discharge of (a) the Debt secured by the Security Instrument or any other Loan Documents, and (b) all expenses incurred by Lender relating to the Property. This Assignment shall remain in full effect during the pendency of any foreclosure proceedings under any of the other Loan Documents, both before and after sale, until the issuance of a deed to the foreclosure sale purchaser.

16. Further Assurances; Receivership and Other Proceedings.

16.1 Upon Lender’s request, Borrower shall execute any documents or instruments Lender may request, for the purpose of providing further evidence of this Assignment, to carry out the intent and terms of this Assignment, to evidence other amounts that may become payable from Borrower to Lender as referred to in this Assignment, or to accomplish any other purpose deemed appropriate by Lender.

16.2 Borrower consents and authorizes any court of competent jurisdiction to issue, ex parte and without any notice to Borrower or its counsel (which notice is hereby waived), any orders that may be appropriate, in Lender’s discretion, to enforce the terms of this Assignment or to grant Lender such powers and authority as Lender may need to enforce this Assignment, including the appointment of a receiver for the Property. No bond shall be required of Lender. The parties recognize and agree that time will be of the essence in any such proceeding. Such receiver shall be entitled without notice to take possession of and protect the Property, operate the same, collect the Rents therefrom, and otherwise exercise any rights or authority granted to Borrower in this Assignment or any other Loan Documents. Lender’s right to the appointment of a receiver shall continue regardless of the value of the Property as security for the Debt or the solvency of any person or corporation liable for the payment of such amount. Notwithstanding the appointment of any receiver, liquidator or trustee for Borrower, or of any of

 

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its property, or of the Property, Lender shall be entitled to retain possession and control of all Property now or hereafter held under this Assignment and any other Loan Documents, including the Rents.

17. [Intentionally Deleted].

18. Legal Challenges. Borrower shall appear for itself (and for Lender, if Lender so requests) in any action or proceeding affecting the Property, the Leases, the Rents or this Assignment, and shall at its own cost vigorously defend title to the Property and the enforceability of the Leases and this Assignment against all legal challenges. Where necessary or where requested by Lender, Borrower shall at its own cost institute any legal actions respecting the same. Borrower shall not challenge, and irrevocably waives any challenge to, the legality or enforceability of this Assignment and all provisions of this Assignment.

19. Set-Off. Upon default by Borrower under this Assignment, Lender (or the holder or owner of any Debt secured by this Assignment) shall immediately have the right, without further notice to Borrower, to set off against the Note and any other debts secured by this Assignment all debts of Lender (or such holder or owner) to Borrower, whether or not then due.

20. Notices. All notices, consents, approvals and requests required or permitted hereunder or under any other Loan Document shall be given in writing and shall be effective for all purposes if hand delivered or sent by (a) certified or registered United States mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested or (b) expedited prepaid delivery service, either commercial or United States Postal Service, with proof of attempted delivery, or (c) by telecopier (with answer back acknowledged) and with a second copy to be sent to the intended recipient by an other means permitted under this Section, addressed as follows (or at such other address and Person as shall be designated from time to time by any party hereto, as the case may be, in a written notice to the other parties hereto in the manner provided for in this Section):

 

If to Lender:    KeyBank National Association
   11501 Outlook, Suite 300
   Overland Park, Kansas 66211
   Facsimile No.: 877-379-1625
   Attention: Loan Servicing
with a copy to:   
   Daniel Flanigan, Esq.
   Polsinelli Shughart PC
   700 W. 47th Street, Suite 1000
   Kansas City, Missouri 64112
   Facsimile No.: (816) 753-1536
If to Borrower:    c/o Thompson National Properties, LLC
   1900 Main Street, Suite 700
   Irvine, California 92614
   Attention: Ido Dotan
   Facsimile No.: (949) 271-4915

 

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With a copy to:    Kaplan Voekler Cunningham & Frank PLC
   7 East 2nd Street
   Richmond, Virginia 23218-2470
   Attention: Thomas Voekler
   Facsimile No.: (804) 525-1794

A notice shall be deemed to have been given: in the case of hand delivery, at the time of delivery; in the case of registered or certified mail, when delivered or the first attempted delivery on a Business Day (as defined in the Loan Agreement); or in the case of expedited prepaid delivery, upon the first attempted delivery on a Business Day; or in the case of telecopy, upon sender’s receipt of a machine-generated confirmation of successful transmission after advice by telephone to recipient that a telecopy notice is forthcoming.

21. Miscellaneous. The following provisions are additional terms of this Assignment:

21.1 Lender may take or release other security for the payment of the Debt, may release any party primarily or secondarily liable therefor, and may apply any other security held by it to the reduction or satisfaction of the Debt, without prejudice to any of its rights under this Assignment.

21.2 No waiver by Lender of any default shall operate as a waiver of any other default or of the same default on a future occasion.

21.3 All rights and remedies of Lender are cumulative and may be exercised successively or concurrently, and shall inure to the benefit of Lender’s successors and assigns.

21.4 Nothing herein shall be interpreted to make Lender a “mortgagee in possession” in the absence of Lender’s taking of actual possession of the Property. Borrower hereby waives any claims against Lender by reason of Lender’s exercise of any remedies hereunder.

21.5 All obligations of Borrower shall bind its heirs, executors, administrators, trustees, custodians, successors and assigns.

21.6 In case of any conflict between the terms of this Assignment and the terms of the Security Instrument or Loan Agreement, the terms of the Security Instrument or Loan Agreement shall prevail.

21.7 This Assignment, including this Section, may only be modified or amended by written documents and no oral amendment, waiver, extension or other modification hereof shall be enforceable, and the parties hereby: (a) expressly agree that it shall not be reasonable for any of them to rely on any alleged, non-written amendment to this Assignment; (b) irrevocably waive any and all right to enforce any alleged, non-written amendment to this Assignment; and (c) expressly agree that it shall be beyond the scope of authority (apparent or otherwise) for any of their respective agents to agree to any non-written modification of this Assignment.

 

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21.8 This Assignment shall be governed in accordance with the terms and provisions of Section 10.3 of the Loan Agreement.

21.9 If any provision of this Assignment is held invalid or unenforceable, the holding shall affect only the provision in question and all other provisions of this Assignment shall remain in full force and effect.

21.10 This Assignment may be executed in any number of duplicate originals and each duplicate original shall be deemed to be an original. This Assignment may be executed in several counterparts, each of which counterpart shall be deemed an original instrument and all of which together shall constitute a single Assignment. The failure of any party hereto to execute this Assignment, or any counterpart hereof, shall not relieve the other signatories from their obligations hereunder.

22. Definitions; Rules of Construction.

22.1 Unless the context clearly indicates a contrary intent or unless otherwise specifically provided herein, words used in this Assignment may be used interchangeably in singular or plural form and the word “Borrower” shall mean “individually and collectively, jointly and severally, each Borrower (if more than one) and any subsequent owner or owners of the Property or any part thereof or any interest therein and Borrower in its capacity as debtor-in-possession after the commencement of a proceeding under the United States Bankruptcy Code; “Lender” shall mean “Lender and any subsequent holder of the Note,” the word “Note” shall mean “the Note and any other evidence of indebtedness secured by this Assignment,” the word “person” shall include an individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, trust, unincorporated association, government, governmental authority, and any other entity, the word “Property” shall include any portion of the Property and any interest therein, and the phrases “attorneys’ fees” and “counsel fees” shall include any and all attorneys’, paralegal and law clerk fees and disbursements, including fees and disbursements at the pre-trial, trial and appellate levels incurred or paid by Lender (a) in protecting its interest in the Property, the Leases and the Rents, (b) relating to or arising out of any lawsuit or proceeding brought by or against Lender in any court or other forum (including actions or proceedings brought by or on behalf of Borrower’s bankruptcy estate or any guarantor or indemnitor), or (c) in enforcing its rights under this Assignment. Any capitalized term used herein that is defined in any other Loan Document and not otherwise defined herein shall have the same meaning when used in this Assignment.

22.2 The following rules of construction shall be applicable for all purposes of this Assignment and all documents or instruments supplemental hereto, unless the context otherwise clearly requires:

(a) the terms “include,” “including” and similar terms shall be construed as if followed by the phrase “without being limited to”;

 

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(b) any pronoun used herein shall be deemed to cover all genders, and words importing the singular number shall mean and include the plural number, and vice versa;

(c) all captions to the Sections hereof are used for convenience and reference only and in no way define, limit or describe the scope or intent of, or in any way affect, this Assignment;

(d) the term “or” has, except where otherwise indicated, the inclusive meaning represented by the phrase “and/or”;

(e) the words “hereof,” “herein,” “hereby,” “hereunder,” and similar terms in this Assignment refer to this Assignment as a whole and not to any particular provision or section of this Assignment;

(f) an Event of Default shall “continue” or be “continuing” until such Event of Default has been waived in writing by Lender;

(g) no inference in favor of or against any party shall be drawn from the fact that such party has drafted any portion hereof or any other Loan Document; and

(h) wherever Lender’s judgment, consent, approval or discretion is required under this Assignment for any matter or thing or Lender shall have an option, election, or right of determination or any other power to decide any matter relating to the terms and conditions of this Assignment, including any right to determine that something is satisfactory or not (“Decision Power”), such Decision Power shall be exercised in the sole and absolute discretion of Lender unless otherwise expressly stated to be reasonably exercised. Such Decision Power and each other power granted to Lender upon this Assignment or any other Loan Document may be exercised by Lender or by any authorized agent of Lender (including any servicer and/or attorney-in-fact), and Borrower hereby expressly agrees to recognize the exercise of such Decision Power by such authorized agent.

23. [Intentionally Deleted].

24. Local Law Provisions. In the event of any inconsistencies between the terms and conditions of this Section and any other terms and conditions of this Assignment (other than the terms and conditions of Section 25), the terms and conditions of this Section shall be binding.

24.1 Lender’s Remedies Upon Default. The following is added as a new Section 6.3:

6.3 In addition to the rights of Lender specifically granted by Borrower under this Assignment, upon the occurrence of an Event of Default under the Loan Documents, Lender shall be entitled to enforce this Assignment as provided under California Civil Code Section 2938.

(a) Lender shall have the right to enforce this Assignment by (1) the appointment of a receiver; (2) obtaining possession of the rents, issues, or

 

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profits; (3) delivery to any one or more of the tenants of the Property of a written demand for turnover of rents, issues, and profits in the form specified in California Civil Code Section 2938 (“Section 2938”) a copy of which demand shall also be delivered to Borrower, and a copy of which shall be mailed to all other assignees of record of the leases, rents, issues, and profits of the Property at the address for notices provided in the assignment or, if none, to the address to which the recorded assignment was to be mailed after recording; and (4) delivery to Borrower of a written demand for the rents, issues, or profits, a copy of which shall be mailed to all other assignees of record of the leases, rents, issues and profits of the Property at the address for notices provided in the assignment, or, if none, to the address to which the recorded assignment was to be mailed after recording.

(b) Moneys received by the Lender pursuant to this Section 6.3, net of amounts paid to preserve and protect the Property, shall be applied in accordance with this Assignment and the other Loan Documents. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Loan Agreement, Security Instrument or any other Loan Document, if Lender shall proceed to enforce this Assignment by means other than the appointment of a receiver and consequently receives Rents as a result thereof, and Lender receives written demand from Borrower (or any other party entitled under law to make demand on Lender) to pay the reasonable costs of protecting and preserving the Property, Lender may elect either to pay (either directly to the party to whom owed, or by joint check payable to Borrower and such party) or authorize Borrower to pay, such costs (such payments being referred to herein as “Protective Payments”), conditioned upon Borrower furnishing to Lender all information (such as invoices, bills, contracts, or purchase orders) necessary in order for Lender to identify the party to whom payment is owed or the work, service or item for which payment is requested and to establish that such Protective Payments are required to be paid or authorized under this Section. If Borrower is authorized to pay any Protective Payments under this Section, Lender reserves the right to deposit the amounts necessary to pay such Protective Payments into a non-interest bearing checking account, in which Borrower shall have granted to Lender a perfected, first priority security interest, from which Borrower shall be obligated to draw the funds necessary to pay such Protective Payments. In the event that Lender agrees or is required under any circumstances to pay or authorize the payment of any Protective Payments consisting of costs of improvement of the Property or any portion thereof (or any other costs the non-payment of which would entitle the payee to enforce mechanic’s or materialman’s liens or similar rights), Lender shall be authorized, before paying or authorizing the payment of any such payments, to require compliance with standard construction loan disbursement conditions with respect to such costs, including, without limitation, the receipt of unconditional mechanics’ lien waivers with respect to the work for which such costs are to be paid.

 

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(c) Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither the application nor the failure to apply the rents, issues, or profits of the Property shall result in a loss of any lien or security interest which Lender holds in the Property or any other collateral pursuant to the Loan Agreement, Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents, render the obligation evidenced by the Note unenforceable, constitute a violation of Section 726 of the California Code of Civil Procedure, or otherwise limit any right available to Lender with respect to its security.

(d) In no event shall Lender be obligated to pay or authorize the payment of Protective Payments in excess of any Rents actually received by Lender as a result of the enforcement of this clause of this Section.

(e) Nothing contained in this Section shall limit the rights of Lender under any other provision of the Loan Agreement or Security Instrument.

(f) Nothing contained in this Section shall limit either (x) Lender’s right to cease at any time any further enforcement of the Security Instrument under Section 2938 by sending written notice of the cancellation thereof to each party to whom a demand notice was sent, or (y) Lender’s right to seek the appointment of a receiver, either of which if enforced by Lender, shall terminate Lender’s obligations under this Section.

(g) In no event shall any enforcement of Lender’s rights under this Section, including, without limitation, the payment or authorization of payment of any Protective Payments, make Lender a “mortgagee-in-possession” or limit, waive, or otherwise derogate any of Lender’s other rights and remedies available to it under the Loan Documents to which Borrower is a party or at law. In no event shall any exercise of rights by the Lender under this Section, including, without limitation, the payment or authorization of payment of any Protective Payments, be construed to require the Lender to operate or manage the Property or be construed as an assumption by Lender of any obligation to operate or manage the Property, and all liabilities and obligations in relation to the operation and management of the Property shall remain exclusively that of the Borrower.

(h) Without in any way limiting Borrower’s other indemnification obligations set forth in the Loan Agreement, Security Instrument and in any of the Loan Documents to which Borrower is a party, Borrower shall indemnify, defend, protect, and hold harmless Lender, and its successors and assigns, from and against any and all losses, costs, expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses), damages, liabilities, or claims asserted against or suffered by

 

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Lender (i) arising from any Protective Payments made, or authorized to be made, by Lender in good faith, and (ii) arising from any work performed or goods or services furnished in connection with the ownership or operation of the Property at any time during which Lender shall be enforcing its rights under this Section.

24.2 Waiver of Trial by Jury. BORROWER AND LENDER EACH HEREBY AGREE NOT TO ELECT A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY ISSUE TRIABLE OF RIGHT BY JURY, AND WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY FULLY TO THE EXTENT THAT ANY SUCH RIGHT SHALL NOW OR HEREAFTER EXIST WITH REGARD TO THIS ASSIGNMENT, THE LOAN AGREEMENT, THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT, THE NOTE OR THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS, OR ANY CLAIM, COUNTERCLAIM OR OTHER ACTION ARISING IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. THIS WAIVER OF RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IS GIVEN KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY BY BORROWER AND LENDER, AND IS INTENDED TO ENCOMPASS INDIVIDUALLY EACH INSTANCE AND EACH ISSUE AS TO WHICH RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY WOULD OTHERWISE ACCRUE. BORROWER AND LENDER EACH ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO FILE A COPY OF THIS SECTION IN ANY PROCEEDING AS CONCLUSIVE EVIDENCE OF THIS WAIVER BY EACH OTHER.

 

 

Borrower’s Initials

25. Additional Provisions. In the event of any inconsistencies between the terms and conditions of this Section and any other terms and conditions of this Assignment, the terms and conditions of this Section shall be binding.

25.1 Events of Default. Section 4(a) is hereby further modified by adding the following to the end thereof: “, provided however, if such cure cannot reasonably be completed within 20 days (as determined by Lender in its discretion), said cure period shall be extended for up to 10 additional days so long as Borrower shall have commenced such cure within the original 20-day period and shall diligently pursue the cure to completion.”

25.2 Lender’s Remedies Upon Default. Section 6.2(g) is hereby modified by adding the following to the end thereof: “unless otherwise prohibited by said Leases and any subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreements executed in connection therewith”.

25.3 No Liability of Lender; Indemnification of Lender. The fourth line of Section 13.1 is hereby modified by inserting “in each event” between “unless” and “caused”.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Assignment of Leases and Rents the day and year first above written.

 

Borrower:     TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC,
    a Delaware limited liability company
    By:   TNP SRT Portfolio II Holdings, LLC,
      a Delaware limited liability company
    Its:   Managing Member
      By:   TNP Strategic Retail Trust Operating Partnership, LP, a Delaware limited partnership
      Its:   Sole Member
        By:   TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation
        Its:   General Partner
          By:  

/s/ Anthony W. Thompson

          Name:  

Anthony W. Thompson

          Title:  

CEO

 

Exhibit A-1


STATE OF CALIFORNIA   )  
  ) ss.  
COUNTY OF   )  

On                  , 2012, before me,                                         , Notary Public, personally appeared                                          who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

 

Signature  

 

  (Seal)

This Instrument Prepared By:

Jason W. Lee

Polsinelli Shughart PC

700 West 47th Street, Suite 1000

Kansas City, Missouri 64112

Phone: 816-753-1000

Fax: 816-753-1536

EXHIBIT “A”

 

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EX-10.9 10 d368735dex109.htm ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS Assignment of Leases and Rents

EXHIBIT 10.9

This instrument was prepared by and after recording should

be returned to:

KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

11501 Outlook, Suite 300

Overland Park, Kansas 66211

Attention: Mary Ann Gripka

Loan No. 10061253

 

 

(space above reserved for recorder’s use)

ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS

TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC

to

KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

Dated: June 13, 2012

Location: 10911 Turkey Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee 37934

Loan No. 10061253

The maximum principal indebtedness for Tennessee recording tax purposes is $0.00.


ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS

THIS ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS (“Assignment”) is made as of June 13, 2012, by and between TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Borrower”) and KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association (“Lender”).

Recitals of Fact

The following recitals are a material part of this instrument:

A. Borrower is the owner of certain property located in Knox County, Tennessee, which is commonly known as Shops at Turkey Creek, legally described on Exhibit A attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof (the real estate, together with all improvements thereon and personal property associated therewith, is hereinafter collectively called the “Property”).

B. Lender is prepared to make a loan (the “Loan”) to Borrower in the principal amount of $26,000,000.00 pursuant to a Loan Agreement of even date herewith between Lender and Borrower (as the same may hereafter be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented, renewed, extended or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Loan Agreement”), which Loan shall be evidenced by that certain Promissory Note of even date herewith given by Borrower in favor of Lender (as the same may hereafter be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented, renewed, extended or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Note”) and secured by, among other things, one or more mortgages/deeds of trust, assignments of leases and rents and security agreements, dated as of the date hereof given by Borrower to Lender and encumbering the Property (as the same may hereafter be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented, renewed, extended or otherwise modified from time to time, individually and collectively, the “Security Instrument”). Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning set forth in the Loan Agreement.

C. Borrower desires to assign to Lender the rents, leases and profits of and from the Property and the proceeds therefrom, as primary and not as secondary security for the payment of the Note and the Debt (as such term is hereinafter defined), and for the performance of the obligations in the Loan Agreement, Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents.

Agreement

In consideration of the Loan from Lender to Borrower, which is of direct and substantial benefit to Borrower, the mutual covenants contained in this Assignment, and for other good and valuable considerations, the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1. Assignment. Borrower absolutely and unconditionally assigns, transfers, sets over and conveys to Lender the following, absolutely and not as additional security:

(a) Leases and Other Agreements. All existing and future written and oral leases, subleases, tenancies, subtenancies, licenses, contracts, contract rights, and occupancy and all other agreements, whether or not in writing, affecting the use, enjoyment or occupancy of the Property, now or hereafter made, whether before or after the filing by or against Borrower of any petition for relief under 11 U.S.C. § 101 et seq., as the same may be amended from time to time (the “Bankruptcy Code”), together with any extension, renewal or replacement of the same (collectively the “Leases”); this Assignment of all such present and future leases and present and future agreements being effective without further or supplemental assignment.


(b) Rents. All rents, additional rents, revenues, payments (including payments in connection with the exercise of any purchase option or termination rights), income, issues and profits (including all oil and gas or other mineral royalties and bonuses), deposits, accounts and other benefits arising from the Leases or otherwise from the use, enjoyment and occupancy of the Property and any cash or security deposited in connection therewith, whether paid or accruing before or after the filing by or against Borrower of any petition for relief under the Bankruptcy Code (collectively, the “Rents”).

(c) Bankruptcy Claims. All claims and rights to the payment of damages and other claims arising from any rejection by a lessee of any Lease under the Bankruptcy Code (the “Bankruptcy Claims”).

(d) Lease Guaranties. All claims and rights under any and all lease guaranties, letters of credit and any other credit support (individually, a “Lease Guaranty,” and collectively, the “Lease Guaranties”) given to Borrower by any guarantor in connection with any of the Leases (individually, a “Lease Guarantor,” and collectively, the “Lease Guarantors”).

(e) Proceeds. All proceeds from any sale or other disposition of the Leases, the Rents, the Lease Guaranties and the Bankruptcy Claims.

(f) Other Rights of Lessor. All rights, powers, privileges, options and other benefits of Borrower as lessor under the Leases and beneficiary under the Lease Guaranties, including the immediate and continuing right to make claim for, receive, collect and apply all Rents payable or receivable under the Leases and all sums payable under the Lease Guaranties or pursuant thereto (and to apply the same to the payment of the Debt), and to do all other things which Borrower or any lessor is or may become entitled to do under the Leases or the Lease Guaranties.

(g) Entry and Possession. The right, at Lender’s option, upon revocation of the license granted herein, to enter upon the Property in person, by agent or by court-appointed receiver, to collect the Rents and enforce the Leases.

(h) Power of Attorney. Borrower’s irrevocable power of attorney, coupled with an interest, to take any and all of the actions set forth in this Assignment and any or all other actions designated by Lender for the proper management and preservation of the Property.

(i) Other Rights and Agreements. Any and all other rights of Borrower in and to the items set forth in subsections (a) through (h) above, and all amendments, modifications, replacements, renewals, extensions, supplements, restatements and substitutions thereof.

 

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2. Debt. This Assignment secures the “Debt,” as such term is defined in the Loan Agreement. Nothing herein shall be construed to obligate Lender to make any renewals or additional loans or advances, including increasing the amount of the Note.

3. Term. This Assignment shall remain in effect until the Debt and all other obligations evidenced by the Note or advanced under the Loan Documents are paid in full, or this Assignment is voluntarily released by Lender. Upon payment in full of the Debt and the delivery and recording of a satisfaction or discharge of Security Instrument duly executed by Lender, this Assignment shall become null and void and shall be of no further force and effect.

4. Events of Default. The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute an “Event of Default” under this Assignment: (a) the failure of Borrower to perform or to observe any agreement, covenant, or condition required under this Assignment, which failure is not cured within twenty (20) days after written notice from Lender to Borrower (provided that Borrower shall not be entitled to a cure period hereunder if such breach or default is not capable of being cured as determined by Lender); (b) the breach by Borrower of any representation or warranty given or made hereunder by Borrower or in any writing furnished or to be furnished by Borrower under this Assignment; or (c) the occurrence of an Event of Default under any of the Loan Documents which has continued beyond any applicable cure period therefor.

5. License to Borrower Prior to Default. Notwithstanding that this Assignment is an absolute assignment of the Leases and Rents and not merely the collateral assignment of, or the grant of a lien or security interest in the Leases and Rents, Lender hereby grants to Borrower an exclusive license revocable upon occurrence of an Event of Default to possess, use and enjoy the Property and to collect and retain the Rents of and from the Property, unless and until an Event of Default occurs. Even prior to the occurrence of an Event of Default, no Rents or other payment in excess of one month in advance shall be collected or accepted by Borrower without the prior written consent of Lender.

6. Lender’s Remedies Upon Default. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Borrower’s license to collect and retain the Rents under Section 5 above shall immediately terminate. Lender will have the right at its option to enforce and to exercise any or all of its rights under this Assignment or otherwise, but Borrower expressly agrees that Lender’s exercise of any rights hereunder or Lender’s affirmative act to collect the Rents or other income or to acquire possession of the Property shall not be a prerequisite or precondition to the full enforceability of Lender’s rights hereunder.

6.1 Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, and upon Lender’s election, Borrower shall deliver to Lender all of the original Leases, and all modifications, extensions, renewals, amendments, and other agreements relating thereto and to the Property. Any oral Leases shall be described in a writing delivered by Borrower to Lender.

6.2 Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Lender, at its option, and without any notice whatsoever to Borrower, shall have the right and is hereby authorized to:

 

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(a) take possession and control of the Property; (b) manage and operate the Property; (c) preserve and maintain the Property; (d) make repairs and improvements to the Property which Lender at its discretion deems necessary; (e) collect all Rents from the Property; (f) enforce the Leases; (g) eject tenants or repossess personal property, as provided by law, for breaches of the conditions of the Leases; (h) in the name of either Borrower or Lender enter into real or personal property leases, subleases or tenancy agreements, or other contracts or agreements, with such third parties as Lender may at its discretion select, and upon such terms and conditions as Lender in its discretion may determine; (i) sue for unpaid rents, payments or proceeds in the name of Borrower or Lender; (j) maintain actions for possession of property or for rent; (k) compromise or give acquittance for rents, payments or proceeds that may become due; (l) maintain suits on contracts and agreements; (m) delegate any and all rights and powers given to Lender by this Assignment; and (n) use such measures, legal or equitable, as in its discretion may carry out and effectuate the provisions of this Assignment.

In addition, upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Lender may, at its option, and without any notice whatsoever to Borrower, and without regard to the value of the Property or the adequacy of the Property (together with any other property securing the Debt) to secure repayment of the Debt, have a receiver appointed to do all of the actions set forth in the immediately preceding paragraph and to, with the consent of Lender, dispose (by lease, sale or otherwise) of some or all of the Property in the course of the proceeding in which such receiver is appointed.

All such actions shall be taken at the expense of the Borrower, who agrees to reimburse Lender for all amounts expended, together with interest thereon from the date of expenditure at the Default Rate stated in the Note, upon demand.

7. Appointment. Borrower irrevocably appoints Lender its true and lawful attorney-in-fact, which appointment is coupled with an interest, exercisable following the occurrence of an Event of Default, to execute any or all of the rights or powers described in this Assignment, with the same force and effect as if executed by the Borrower, and Borrower ratifies and confirms any and all acts done or omitted to be done by Lender, its agents, servants, employees or attorneys under the authority of such power of attorney.

8. Instructions to Lessees. This Assignment constitutes an irrevocable direction to and full authority from Borrower to any lessee, tenant, subtenant, occupant of premises, or other contracting party to pay directly to Lender, upon Lender’s request, all Rents and other amounts which may be or become due to Borrower. No proof of the occurrence of an Event of Default shall be required. Any lessee, tenant, subtenant or other contracting party is hereby irrevocably authorized by Borrower to rely upon and comply with any notice or demand by the Lender for the payment to the Lender of any rental or other amounts which may be or become due under its Lease, or for the performance of any obligations under such Lease. Borrower irrevocably agrees that the lessee, tenant, subtenant, or other contracting party following such instructions from Lender shall not be liable to Borrower or any person claiming under Borrower, for making any payment or rendering any performance to Lender. The lessee, tenant, subtenant or other party to any Lease shall have no obligation or right to inquire whether any Event of Default has actually occurred or is then existing. By its execution of this Assignment, Borrower irrevocably makes and delivers the aforementioned instructions.

 

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9. Application of Income. The Rents, payments, proceeds and income collected by Lender may be applied as follows, in whatever order Lender in its discretion may determine:

(a) To the payment of the operating expenses of the Property, including costs of management (which shall include reasonable compensation to the Lender and its agent or agents, if management be delegated to an agent or agents); improvements, alterations, replacements and repairs to the Property; placing the Property in such condition as will, in the judgment of Lender, make it readily rentable; premiums on fire, flood, tornado, casualty, liability or other insurance if Lender deems such insurance necessary; and any claims for damages arising out of the ownership or management of the Property.

(b) To the payment of the actual costs and expenses incurred by Lender in collecting such Rents, payments, proceeds and income, including commissions paid to secure tenants or lessees; reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred in recovering the Property or any personal property from any lessee or other contracting party for any cause whatsoever and in the collection of unpaid Rents, payments, income or proceeds; and attorneys’ fees incurred by Lender in connection with the enforcement of this Assignment or in protecting Lender or its interest in any of the collateral securing the Loan (including attorney’s fees and litigation expenses related to or arising out of any lawsuit or proceeding brought by or against Lender in any court or other forum, including actions or proceedings brought by or on behalf of Borrower’s bankruptcy estate or any guarantor or indemnitor).

(c) To the payment of taxes, special assessments and insurance premiums which become due and delinquent on the Property; all obligations contained in the Loan Documents; and any liens or encumbrances on the Property or any personal property of Borrower.

(d) To the payment of bills for reasonable and necessary repairs and improvements on the Property.

(e) To the payment of the Debt and any and all indebtedness, together with interest, evidenced by the Loan Documents, or any deficiency which may result from any foreclosure sale, in such amount and manner as Lender shall determine in its discretion.

10. Lien on Property. If the Rents, payments, income and proceeds from the Property are insufficient to reimburse Lender for any expenses incurred by Lender pursuant to this Assignment, any unpaid disbursements shall be a lien on the Property with priority equal to the lien of the Security Instrument.

11. Lender as Agent. Lender is acting solely as agent of Borrower in taking any actions in connection with the Property. Lender assumes no liability in any other capacity. Lender shall not be obligated to perform any obligation or duty, or discharge any liability under any of the Leases under or by reason of this Assignment.

12. Bankruptcy.

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to proceed in its own name or in the name of Borrower in respect of any claim, suit, action or proceeding relating to the rejection of any Lease, including the right to file and prosecute, to the exclusion of Borrower, any proofs of claim, complaints, motions, applications, notices and other documents, in any case in respect of the lessee under such Lease under the Bankruptcy Code. Borrower shall give Lender notice promptly upon Borrower learning that a petition under the Bankruptcy Code has been filed by or against Tenant.

12.2 If there shall be filed by or against Borrower a petition under the Bankruptcy Code, and Borrower, as lessor under any Lease, shall determine to reject such Lease pursuant to Section 365(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, then Borrower shall give Lender not less than ten (10) days’ prior notice of the date on which Borrower shall apply to the bankruptcy court for authority to reject the Lease. Lender shall have the right, but not the obligation, to serve upon Borrower within such ten (10) day period a notice stating that (i) Lender demands that Borrower assume and assign the Lease to Lender pursuant to Section 365 of the Bankruptcy Code, and (ii) Lender covenants to cure or provide adequate assurance of future performance under the Lease. If Lender serves upon Borrower the notice described in the preceding sentence, Borrower shall not seek to reject the Lease and shall comply with the demand provided for in clause (i) of the preceding sentence within thirty (30) days after the notice shall have been given, subject to the performance by Lender of the covenant provided for in clause (ii) of the preceding sentence.

13. No Liability of Lender; Indemnification of Lender.

13.1 Lender shall not in any way be liable to Borrower for any action or inaction of Lender, its employees or agents with respect to Lender’s exercise of the powers granted Lender by this Assignment, including any liability relating to the renting or leasing of the Property after an Event of Default by Borrower, or damage to the Property (unless caused by the willful misconduct or gross negligence of Lender). Borrower expressly waives and releases Lender from all such liability.

13.2 Lender shall not be responsible for any failure to perform any covenants in any of the Leases, either before or after the exercise of any assignments or remedies contained in this Assignment. Lender shall not be responsible for the condition or operation of the Property or for any damage or harm to the Property or any additions, improvements, or fixtures to the Property. This Assignment shall not operate to place upon Lender any obligation for the control, care, management or repair of the Property, or for the discovery of or correction of any dangerous or defective condition on the Property, including any environmental matters described in the separate Environmental Indemnity Agreement, or any negligence in the management, upkeep, repair or control of the Property. Lender also shall not be liable to any person or entity for any accidents or other occurrences occurring on or with respect to any part of the Property, except for any such accidents or other occurrences resulting from the willful misconduct or grossly negligent actions of Lender.

13.3 Borrower shall save, defend, indemnify and hold Lender and its agents, employees, contractors, and managers harmless from and against any and all costs, expenses, liability, damages, claims or assertions that may be incurred by or made against Lender or any such persons or entities arising from or related to the Leases or Rents, or by reason of this

 

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Assignment, including any claims by reason of any alleged obligations and undertakings on Lender’s part to perform or discharge any of the terms, covenants or agreements contained in the Leases, or any right to maintain, inspect, manage or otherwise exercise any control or supervision over the Property or the condition thereof, or any claims described in the preceding subsection of this Assignment, except for any claims resulting from the willful misconduct or grossly negligent actions of Lender. Should Lender incur any such liability, loss or damage, Borrower shall on demand pay to Lender any and all cost, expense, liability, or damage arising therefrom plus costs, expenses and attorneys’ fees and expenses, with interest from the date the cost or loss is incurred, at the Default Rate stated in the Note, and all of the foregoing shall be secured by this Assignment and by the other Loan Documents.

14. Remedies Cumulative. The remedies provided in this Assignment and in the other Loan Documents are cumulative and not mutually exclusive. The remedies can be exercised successively or concurrently, as many times as and as often as the occurrence of an occasion for which Lender is entitled to a remedy under the Loan Documents or applicable law, and the exercise of any one or more remedies shall not be a waiver of or preclude the exercise of any one or more remedies at the same or any later time for the same or any later default.

15. Continuing Effect. No judgment or decree which may be entered on any Debt secured or intended to be secured by the Security Instrument or any other Loan Documents shall lessen the effect of this instrument, but this Assignment shall continue in full effect until the full payment and discharge of (a) the Debt secured by the Security Instrument or any other Loan Documents, and (b) all expenses incurred by Lender relating to the Property. This Assignment shall remain in full effect during the pendency of any foreclosure proceedings under any of the other Loan Documents, both before and after sale, until the issuance of a deed to the foreclosure sale purchaser.

16. Further Assurances; Receivership and Other Proceedings.

16.1 Upon Lender’s request, Borrower shall execute any documents or instruments Lender may request, for the purpose of providing further evidence of this Assignment, to carry out the intent and terms of this Assignment, to evidence other amounts that may become payable from Borrower to Lender as referred to in this Assignment, or to accomplish any other purpose deemed appropriate by Lender.

16.2 Borrower consents and authorizes any court of competent jurisdiction to issue, ex parte and without any notice to Borrower or its counsel (which notice is hereby waived), any orders that may be appropriate, in Lender’s discretion, to enforce the terms of this Assignment or to grant Lender such powers and authority as Lender may need to enforce this Assignment, including the appointment of a receiver for the Property. No bond shall be required of Lender. The parties recognize and agree that time will be of the essence in any such proceeding. Such receiver shall be entitled without notice to take possession of and protect the Property, operate the same, collect the Rents therefrom, and otherwise exercise any rights or authority granted to Borrower in this Assignment or any other Loan Documents. Lender’s right to the appointment of a receiver shall continue regardless of the value of the Property as security for the Debt or the solvency of any person or corporation liable for the payment of such amount. Notwithstanding the appointment of any receiver, liquidator or trustee for Borrower, or of any of

 

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its property, or of the Property, Lender shall be entitled to retain possession and control of all Property now or hereafter held under this Assignment and any other Loan Documents, including the Rents.

17. [Intentionally Deleted].

18. Legal Challenges. Borrower shall appear for itself (and for Lender, if Lender so requests) in any action or proceeding affecting the Property, the Leases, the Rents or this Assignment, and shall at its own cost vigorously defend title to the Property and the enforceability of the Leases and this Assignment against all legal challenges. Where necessary or where requested by Lender, Borrower shall at its own cost institute any legal actions respecting the same. Borrower shall not challenge, and irrevocably waives any challenge to, the legality or enforceability of this Assignment and all provisions of this Assignment.

19. Set-Off. Upon default by Borrower under this Assignment, Lender (or the holder or owner of any Debt secured by this Assignment) shall immediately have the right, without further notice to Borrower, to set off against the Note and any other debts secured by this Assignment all debts of Lender (or such holder or owner) to Borrower, whether or not then due.

20. Notices. All notices, consents, approvals and requests required or permitted hereunder or under any other Loan Document shall be given in writing and shall be effective for all purposes if hand delivered or sent by (a) certified or registered United States mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested or (b) expedited prepaid delivery service, either commercial or United States Postal Service, with proof of attempted delivery, or (c) by telecopier (with answer back acknowledged) and with a second copy to be sent to the intended recipient by an other means permitted under this Section, addressed as follows (or at such other address and Person as shall be designated from time to time by any party hereto, as the case may be, in a written notice to the other parties hereto in the manner provided for in this Section):

 

If to Lender:    KeyBank National Association
   11501 Outlook, Suite 300
   Overland Park, Kansas 66211
   Facsimile No.: 877-379-1625
   Attention: Loan Servicing
with a copy to:   
   Daniel Flanigan, Esq.
   Polsinelli Shughart PC
   700 W. 47th Street, Suite 1000
   Kansas City, Missouri 64112
   Facsimile No.: (816) 753-1536
If to Borrower:    c/o Thompson National Properties, LLC
   1900 Main Street, Suite 700
   Irvine, California 92614
   Attention: Ido Dotan
   Facsimile No.: (949) 271-4915

 

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With a copy to:    Kaplan Voekler Cunningham & Frank PLC
   7 East 2nd Street
   Richmond, Virginia 23218-2470
   Attention: Thomas Voekler
   Facsimile No.: (804) 525-1794

A notice shall be deemed to have been given: in the case of hand delivery, at the time of delivery; in the case of registered or certified mail, when delivered or the first attempted delivery on a Business Day (as defined in the Loan Agreement); or in the case of expedited prepaid delivery, upon the first attempted delivery on a Business Day; or in the case of telecopy, upon sender’s receipt of a machine-generated confirmation of successful transmission after advice by telephone to recipient that a telecopy notice is forthcoming.

21. Miscellaneous. The following provisions are additional terms of this Assignment:

21.1 Lender may take or release other security for the payment of the Debt, may release any party primarily or secondarily liable therefor, and may apply any other security held by it to the reduction or satisfaction of the Debt, without prejudice to any of its rights under this Assignment.

21.2 No waiver by Lender of any default shall operate as a waiver of any other default or of the same default on a future occasion.

21.3 All rights and remedies of Lender are cumulative and may be exercised successively or concurrently, and shall inure to the benefit of Lender’s successors and assigns.

21.4 Nothing herein shall be interpreted to make Lender a “mortgagee in possession” in the absence of Lender’s taking of actual possession of the Property. Borrower hereby waives any claims against Lender by reason of Lender’s exercise of any remedies hereunder.

21.5 All obligations of Borrower shall bind its heirs, executors, administrators, trustees, custodians, successors and assigns.

21.6 In case of any conflict between the terms of this Assignment and the terms of the Security Instrument or Loan Agreement, the terms of the Security Instrument or Loan Agreement shall prevail.

21.7 This Assignment, including this Section, may only be modified or amended by written documents and no oral amendment, waiver, extension or other modification hereof shall be enforceable, and the parties hereby: (a) expressly agree that it shall not be reasonable for any of them to rely on any alleged, non-written amendment to this Assignment; (b) irrevocably waive any and all right to enforce any alleged, non-written amendment to this Assignment; and (c) expressly agree that it shall be beyond the scope of authority (apparent or otherwise) for any of their respective agents to agree to any non-written modification of this Assignment.

 

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21.8 This Assignment shall be governed in accordance with the terms and provisions of Section 10.3 of the Loan Agreement.

21.9 If any provision of this Assignment is held invalid or unenforceable, the holding shall affect only the provision in question and all other provisions of this Assignment shall remain in full force and effect.

21.10 This Assignment may be executed in any number of duplicate originals and each duplicate original shall be deemed to be an original. This Assignment may be executed in several counterparts, each of which counterpart shall be deemed an original instrument and all of which together shall constitute a single Assignment. The failure of any party hereto to execute this Assignment, or any counterpart hereof, shall not relieve the other signatories from their obligations hereunder.

22. Definitions; Rules of Construction.

22.1 Unless the context clearly indicates a contrary intent or unless otherwise specifically provided herein, words used in this Assignment may be used interchangeably in singular or plural form and the word “Borrower” shall mean “individually and collectively, jointly and severally, each Borrower (if more than one) and any subsequent owner or owners of the Property or any part thereof or any interest therein and Borrower in its capacity as debtor-in-possession after the commencement of a proceeding under the United States Bankruptcy Code; “Lender” shall mean “Lender and any subsequent holder of the Note,” the word “Note” shall mean “the Note and any other evidence of indebtedness secured by this Assignment,” the word “person” shall include an individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, trust, unincorporated association, government, governmental authority, and any other entity, the word “Property” shall include any portion of the Property and any interest therein, and the phrases “attorneys’ fees” and “counsel fees” shall include any and all attorneys’, paralegal and law clerk fees and disbursements, including fees and disbursements at the pre-trial, trial and appellate levels incurred or paid by Lender (a) in protecting its interest in the Property, the Leases and the Rents, (b) relating to or arising out of any lawsuit or proceeding brought by or against Lender in any court or other forum (including actions or proceedings brought by or on behalf of Borrower’s bankruptcy estate or any guarantor or indemnitor), or (c) in enforcing its rights under this Assignment. Any capitalized term used herein that is defined in any other Loan Document and not otherwise defined herein shall have the same meaning when used in this Assignment.

22.2 The following rules of construction shall be applicable for all purposes of this Assignment and all documents or instruments supplemental hereto, unless the context otherwise clearly requires:

(a) the terms “include,” “including” and similar terms shall be construed as if followed by the phrase “without being limited to”;

 

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(b) any pronoun used herein shall be deemed to cover all genders, and words importing the singular number shall mean and include the plural number, and vice versa;

(c) all captions to the Sections hereof are used for convenience and reference only and in no way define, limit or describe the scope or intent of, or in any way affect, this Assignment;

(d) the term “or” has, except where otherwise indicated, the inclusive meaning represented by the phrase “and/or”;

(e) the words “hereof,” “herein,” “hereby,” “hereunder,” and similar terms in this Assignment refer to this Assignment as a whole and not to any particular provision or section of this Assignment;

(f) an Event of Default shall “continue” or be “continuing” until such Event of Default has been waived in writing by Lender;

(g) no inference in favor of or against any party shall be drawn from the fact that such party has drafted any portion hereof or any other Loan Document; and

(h) wherever Lender’s judgment, consent, approval or discretion is required under this Assignment for any matter or thing or Lender shall have an option, election, or right of determination or any other power to decide any matter relating to the terms and conditions of this Assignment, including any right to determine that something is satisfactory or not (“Decision Power”), such Decision Power shall be exercised in the sole and absolute discretion of Lender unless otherwise expressly stated to be reasonably exercised. Such Decision Power and each other power granted to Lender upon this Assignment or any other Loan Document may be exercised by Lender or by any authorized agent of Lender (including any servicer and/or attorney-in-fact), and Borrower hereby expressly agrees to recognize the exercise of such Decision Power by such authorized agent.

23. Waiver of Trial by Jury. TO THE EXTENT NOW OR HEREAFTER PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BORROWER AND LENDER EACH HEREBY AGREE NOT TO ELECT A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY ISSUE TRIABLE OF RIGHT BY JURY, AND WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY FULLY TO THE EXTENT THAT ANY SUCH RIGHT SHALL NOW OR HEREAFTER EXIST WITH REGARD TO THIS ASSIGNMENT, THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT, THE LOAN AGREEMENT, THE NOTE OR THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS, OR ANY CLAIM, COUNTERCLAIM OR OTHER ACTION ARISING IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. THIS WAIVER OF RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IS GIVEN KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY BY BORROWER AND LENDER, AND IS INTENDED TO ENCOMPASS INDIVIDUALLY EACH INSTANCE AND EACH ISSUE AS TO WHICH RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY WOULD OTHERWISE ACCRUE. BORROWER AND LENDER EACH ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO FILE A COPY OF THIS SECTION IN ANY PROCEEDING AS CONCLUSIVE EVIDENCE OF THIS WAIVER BY EACH OTHER.

 

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24. Local Law Provisions. In the event of any inconsistencies between the terms and conditions of this Section and any other terms and conditions of this Assignment (other than the terms and conditions of Section 25), the terms and conditions of this Section shall be binding.

NONE.

25. Additional Provisions. In the event of any inconsistencies between the terms and conditions of this Section and any other terms and conditions of this Assignment, the terms and conditions of this Section shall be binding.

25.1 Events of Default. Section 4(a) is hereby further modified by adding the following to the end thereof: “, provided however, if such cure cannot reasonably be completed within 20 days (as determined by Lender in its discretion), said cure period shall be extended for up to 10 additional days so long as Borrower shall have commenced such cure within the original 20-day period and shall diligently pursue the cure to completion.”

25.2 Lender’s Remedies Upon Default. Section 6.2(g) is hereby modified by adding the following to the end thereof: “unless otherwise prohibited by said Leases and any subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreements executed in connection therewith”.

25.3 No Liability of Lender; Indemnification of Lender. The fourth line of Section 13.1 is hereby modified by inserting “in each event” between “unless” and “caused”.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Assignment of Leases and Rents the day and year first above written.

 

Borrower:     TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC,
    a Delaware limited liability company
    By:  

TNP SRT Portfolio II Holdings, LLC,

a Delaware limited liability company

    Its:   Managing Member
      By:   TNP Strategic Retail Trust Operating Partnership, LP, a Delaware limited partnership
      Its:   Sole Member
        By:   TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation
        Its:   General Partner
           By:  

/s/ Anthony W. Thompson

           Name:  

Anthony W. Thompson

           Title:  

CEO

 

Exhibit A-1


STATE OF                        )
  ) ss.
COUNTY OF                        )

Before me,                     , a Notary Public of said County and State, personally appeared                     , with whom I am personally acquainted (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence), and who, upon oath, acknowledged              self to be the              (or other officer authorized to execute the instrument) of TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc., the general partner of TNP Strategic Retail Trust Operating Partnership, LP, the sole member of TNP SRT Portfolio II Holdings, LLC, the managing member of TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, the within named bargainor, and that                      as such                      of TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc., the general partner of TNP Strategic Retail Trust Operating Partnership, LP, the sole member of TNP SRT Portfolio II Holdings, LLC, the managing member of TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, executed the foregoing instrument for the purposes therein contained, by signing the name of the                      by      self as             .

Witness, my hand and seal, of office in                     ,                      this      day of                     ,             .

 

 

Notary Public in and for Said County and State

 

(Type, print or stamp the Notary’s name below his or her signature)

My Commission Expires:

This Instrument Prepared By:

Jason W. Lee

Polsinelli Shughart PC

700 West 47th Street, Suite 1000

Kansas City, Missouri 64112

Phone: 816-753-1000

Fax: 816-753-1536

EXHIBIT “A”

 

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Being the same property conveyed to TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, by deed of record as Instrument No.                     , Register’s Office for Knox County, Tennessee.

 

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EX-10.10 11 d368735dex1010.htm ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS Assignment of Leases and Rents

EXHIBIT 10.10

 

 

(Space above reserved for Recorder of Deeds certification)

 

Title of Document:   ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS
Date of Document:   June 13, 2012
Grantor(s):   TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

Mailing Address:            1900 Main Street, Suite 700, Irvine, California 92614

Grantee(s):   KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association

Mailing Address:            11501 Outlook, Suite 300, Overland Park, Kansas 66211

Legal Description:   See Exhibit “A” attached hereto
Reference Book and Page(s):

 

 


This Assignment of Leases and Rents

was prepared by and after recording should

be returned to:

KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

11501 Outlook, Suite 300

Overland Park, Kansas 66211

Attention: Mary Ann Gripka

Loan No. 10061253

 

 

(space above reserved for recorder’s use)

ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS

TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC

to

KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

Dated: June 13, 2012

Location: 8200 and 8182 N. Lindbergh Boulevard, Florissant, Missouri

Loan No. 10061253

 

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ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS

THIS ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS (“Assignment”) is made as of June 13, 2012, by and between TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Borrower”) and KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association (“Lender”).

Recitals of Fact

The following recitals are a material part of this instrument:

A. Borrower is the owner of certain property located in St. Louis County, Missouri, which is commonly known as Florissant Marketplace, legally described on Exhibit A attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof (the real estate, together with all improvements thereon and personal property associated therewith, is hereinafter collectively called the “Property”).

B. Lender is prepared to make a loan (the “Loan”) to Borrower in the principal amount of $26,000,000.00 pursuant to a Loan Agreement of even date herewith between Lender and Borrower (as the same may hereafter be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented, renewed, extended or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Loan Agreement”), which Loan shall be evidenced by that certain Promissory Note of even date herewith given by Borrower in favor of Lender (as the same may hereafter be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented, renewed, extended or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Note”) and secured by, among other things, one or more mortgages/deeds of trust, assignments of leases and rents and security agreements, dated as of the date hereof given by Borrower to Lender and encumbering the Property (as the same may hereafter be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented, renewed, extended or otherwise modified from time to time, individually and collectively, the “Security Instrument”). Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning set forth in the Loan Agreement.

C. Borrower desires to assign to Lender the rents, leases and profits of and from the Property and the proceeds therefrom, as primary and not as secondary security for the payment of the Note and the Debt (as such term is hereinafter defined), and for the performance of the obligations in the Loan Agreement, Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents.

Agreement

In consideration of the Loan from Lender to Borrower, which is of direct and substantial benefit to Borrower, the mutual covenants contained in this Assignment, and for other good and valuable considerations, the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1. Assignment. Borrower absolutely and unconditionally assigns, transfers, sets over and conveys to Lender the following, absolutely and not as additional security:

(a) Leases and Other Agreements. All existing and future written and oral leases, subleases, tenancies, subtenancies, licenses, contracts, contract rights, and occupancy and all other agreements, whether or not in writing, affecting the use, enjoyment or occupancy of the Property, now or hereafter made, whether before or after the filing by or against Borrower of any petition for relief under 11 U.S.C. § 101 et seq., as the same may be amended from time to time (the “Bankruptcy Code”), together with any extension, renewal or replacement of the same (collectively the “Leases”); this Assignment of all such present and future leases and present and future agreements being effective without further or supplemental assignment.


(b) Rents. All rents, additional rents, revenues, payments (including payments in connection with the exercise of any purchase option or termination rights), income, issues and profits (including all oil and gas or other mineral royalties and bonuses), deposits, accounts and other benefits arising from the Leases or otherwise from the use, enjoyment and occupancy of the Property and any cash or security deposited in connection therewith, whether paid or accruing before or after the filing by or against Borrower of any petition for relief under the Bankruptcy Code (collectively, the “Rents”).

(c) Bankruptcy Claims. All claims and rights to the payment of damages and other claims arising from any rejection by a lessee of any Lease under the Bankruptcy Code (the “Bankruptcy Claims”).

(d) Lease Guaranties. All claims and rights under any and all lease guaranties, letters of credit and any other credit support (individually, a “Lease Guaranty,” and collectively, the “Lease Guaranties”) given to Borrower by any guarantor in connection with any of the Leases (individually, a “Lease Guarantor,” and collectively, the “Lease Guarantors”).

(e) Proceeds. All proceeds from any sale or other disposition of the Leases, the Rents, the Lease Guaranties and the Bankruptcy Claims.

(f) Other Rights of Lessor. All rights, powers, privileges, options and other benefits of Borrower as lessor under the Leases and beneficiary under the Lease Guaranties, including the immediate and continuing right to make claim for, receive, collect and apply all Rents payable or receivable under the Leases and all sums payable under the Lease Guaranties or pursuant thereto (and to apply the same to the payment of the Debt), and to do all other things which Borrower or any lessor is or may become entitled to do under the Leases or the Lease Guaranties.

(g) Entry and Possession. The right, at Lender’s option, upon revocation of the license granted herein, to enter upon the Property in person, by agent or by court-appointed receiver, to collect the Rents and enforce the Leases.

(h) Power of Attorney. Borrower’s irrevocable power of attorney, coupled with an interest, to take any and all of the actions set forth in this Assignment and any or all other actions designated by Lender for the proper management and preservation of the Property.

(i) Other Rights and Agreements. Any and all other rights of Borrower in and to the items set forth in subsections (a) through (h) above, and all amendments, modifications, replacements, renewals, extensions, supplements, restatements and substitutions thereof.

 

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2. Debt. This Assignment secures the “Debt,” as such term is defined in the Loan Agreement. Nothing herein shall be construed to obligate Lender to make any renewals or additional loans or advances, including increasing the amount of the Note.

3. Term. This Assignment shall remain in effect until the Debt and all other obligations evidenced by the Note or advanced under the Loan Documents are paid in full, or this Assignment is voluntarily released by Lender. Upon payment in full of the Debt and the delivery and recording of a satisfaction or discharge of Security Instrument duly executed by Lender, this Assignment shall become null and void and shall be of no further force and effect.

4. Events of Default. The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute an “Event of Default” under this Assignment: (a) the failure of Borrower to perform or to observe any agreement, covenant, or condition required under this Assignment, which failure is not cured within twenty (20) days after written notice from Lender to Borrower (provided that Borrower shall not be entitled to a cure period hereunder if such breach or default is not capable of being cured as determined by Lender); (b) the breach by Borrower of any representation or warranty given or made hereunder by Borrower or in any writing furnished or to be furnished by Borrower under this Assignment; or (c) the occurrence of an Event of Default under any of the Loan Documents which has continued beyond any applicable cure period therefor.

5. License to Borrower Prior to Default. Notwithstanding that this Assignment is an absolute assignment of the Leases and Rents and not merely the collateral assignment of, or the grant of a lien or security interest in the Leases and Rents, Lender hereby grants to Borrower an exclusive license revocable upon occurrence of an Event of Default to possess, use and enjoy the Property and to collect and retain the Rents of and from the Property, unless and until an Event of Default occurs. Even prior to the occurrence of an Event of Default, no Rents or other payment in excess of one month in advance shall be collected or accepted by Borrower without the prior written consent of Lender.

6. Lender’s Remedies Upon Default. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Borrower’s license to collect and retain the Rents under Section 5 above shall immediately terminate. Lender will have the right at its option to enforce and to exercise any or all of its rights under this Assignment or otherwise, but Borrower expressly agrees that Lender’s exercise of any rights hereunder or Lender’s affirmative act to collect the Rents or other income or to acquire possession of the Property shall not be a prerequisite or precondition to the full enforceability of Lender’s rights hereunder.

6.1 Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, and upon Lender’s election, Borrower shall deliver to Lender all of the original Leases, and all modifications, extensions, renewals, amendments, and other agreements relating thereto and to the Property. Any oral Leases shall be described in a writing delivered by Borrower to Lender.

6.2 Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Lender, at its option, and without any notice whatsoever to Borrower, shall have the right and is hereby authorized to:

 

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(a) take possession and control of the Property; (b) manage and operate the Property; (c) preserve and maintain the Property; (d) make repairs and improvements to the Property which Lender at its discretion deems necessary; (e) collect all Rents from the Property; (f) enforce the Leases; (g) eject tenants or repossess personal property, as provided by law, for breaches of the conditions of the Leases; (h) in the name of either Borrower or Lender enter into real or personal property leases, subleases or tenancy agreements, or other contracts or agreements, with such third parties as Lender may at its discretion select, and upon such terms and conditions as Lender in its discretion may determine; (i) sue for unpaid rents, payments or proceeds in the name of Borrower or Lender; (j) maintain actions for possession of property or for rent; (k) compromise or give acquittance for rents, payments or proceeds that may become due; (l) maintain suits on contracts and agreements; (m) delegate any and all rights and powers given to Lender by this Assignment; and (n) use such measures, legal or equitable, as in its discretion may carry out and effectuate the provisions of this Assignment.

In addition, upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Lender may, at its option, and without any notice whatsoever to Borrower, and without regard to the value of the Property or the adequacy of the Property (together with any other property securing the Debt) to secure repayment of the Debt, have a receiver appointed to do all of the actions set forth in the immediately preceding paragraph and to, with the consent of Lender, dispose (by lease, sale or otherwise) of some or all of the Property in the course of the proceeding in which such receiver is appointed.

All such actions shall be taken at the expense of the Borrower, who agrees to reimburse Lender for all amounts expended, together with interest thereon from the date of expenditure at the Default Rate stated in the Note, upon demand.

7. Appointment. Borrower irrevocably appoints Lender its true and lawful attorney-in-fact, which appointment is coupled with an interest, exercisable following the occurrence of an Event of Default, to execute any or all of the rights or powers described in this Assignment, with the same force and effect as if executed by the Borrower, and Borrower ratifies and confirms any and all acts done or omitted to be done by Lender, its agents, servants, employees or attorneys under the authority of such power of attorney.

8. Instructions to Lessees. This Assignment constitutes an irrevocable direction to and full authority from Borrower to any lessee, tenant, subtenant, occupant of premises, or other contracting party to pay directly to Lender, upon Lender’s request, all Rents and other amounts which may be or become due to Borrower. No proof of the occurrence of an Event of Default shall be required. Any lessee, tenant, subtenant or other contracting party is hereby irrevocably authorized by Borrower to rely upon and comply with any notice or demand by the Lender for the payment to the Lender of any rental or other amounts which may be or become due under its Lease, or for the performance of any obligations under such Lease. Borrower irrevocably agrees that the lessee, tenant, subtenant, or other contracting party following such instructions from Lender shall not be liable to Borrower or any person claiming under Borrower, for making any payment or rendering any performance to Lender. The lessee, tenant, subtenant or other party to any Lease shall have no obligation or right to inquire whether any Event of Default has actually occurred or is then existing. By its execution of this Assignment, Borrower irrevocably makes and delivers the aforementioned instructions.

 

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9. Application of Income. The Rents, payments, proceeds and income collected by Lender may be applied as follows, in whatever order Lender in its discretion may determine:

(a) To the payment of the operating expenses of the Property, including costs of management (which shall include reasonable compensation to the Lender and its agent or agents, if management be delegated to an agent or agents); improvements, alterations, replacements and repairs to the Property; placing the Property in such condition as will, in the judgment of Lender, make it readily rentable; premiums on fire, flood, tornado, casualty, liability or other insurance if Lender deems such insurance necessary; and any claims for damages arising out of the ownership or management of the Property.

(b) To the payment of the actual costs and expenses incurred by Lender in collecting such Rents, payments, proceeds and income, including commissions paid to secure tenants or lessees; reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred in recovering the Property or any personal property from any lessee or other contracting party for any cause whatsoever and in the collection of unpaid Rents, payments, income or proceeds; and attorneys’ fees incurred by Lender in connection with the enforcement of this Assignment or in protecting Lender or its interest in any of the collateral securing the Loan (including attorney’s fees and litigation expenses related to or arising out of any lawsuit or proceeding brought by or against Lender in any court or other forum, including actions or proceedings brought by or on behalf of Borrower’s bankruptcy estate or any guarantor or indemnitor).

(c) To the payment of taxes, special assessments and insurance premiums which become due and delinquent on the Property; all obligations contained in the Loan Documents; and any liens or encumbrances on the Property or any personal property of Borrower.

(d) To the payment of bills for reasonable and necessary repairs and improvements on the Property.

(e) To the payment of the Debt and any and all indebtedness, together with interest, evidenced by the Loan Documents, or any deficiency which may result from any foreclosure sale, in such amount and manner as Lender shall determine in its discretion.

10. Lien on Property. If the Rents, payments, income and proceeds from the Property are insufficient to reimburse Lender for any expenses incurred by Lender pursuant to this Assignment, any unpaid disbursements shall be a lien on the Property with priority equal to the lien of the Security Instrument.

11. Lender as Agent. Lender is acting solely as agent of Borrower in taking any actions in connection with the Property. Lender assumes no liability in any other capacity. Lender shall not be obligated to perform any obligation or duty, or discharge any liability under any of the Leases under or by reason of this Assignment.

12. Bankruptcy.

12.1 If Lender determines at any time and from time to time that it is necessary or desirable to protect Lender’s interest in the Loan and the Property, Lender shall have the right

 

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to proceed in its own name or in the name of Borrower in respect of any claim, suit, action or proceeding relating to the rejection of any Lease, including the right to file and prosecute, to the exclusion of Borrower, any proofs of claim, complaints, motions, applications, notices and other documents, in any case in respect of the lessee under such Lease under the Bankruptcy Code. Borrower shall give Lender notice promptly upon Borrower learning that a petition under the Bankruptcy Code has been filed by or against Tenant.

12.2 If there shall be filed by or against Borrower a petition under the Bankruptcy Code, and Borrower, as lessor under any Lease, shall determine to reject such Lease pursuant to Section 365(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, then Borrower shall give Lender not less than ten (10) days’ prior notice of the date on which Borrower shall apply to the bankruptcy court for authority to reject the Lease. Lender shall have the right, but not the obligation, to serve upon Borrower within such ten (10) day period a notice stating that (i) Lender demands that Borrower assume and assign the Lease to Lender pursuant to Section 365 of the Bankruptcy Code, and (ii) Lender covenants to cure or provide adequate assurance of future performance under the Lease. If Lender serves upon Borrower the notice described in the preceding sentence, Borrower shall not seek to reject the Lease and shall comply with the demand provided for in clause (i) of the preceding sentence within thirty (30) days after the notice shall have been given, subject to the performance by Lender of the covenant provided for in clause (ii) of the preceding sentence.

13. No Liability of Lender; Indemnification of Lender.

13.1 Lender shall not in any way be liable to Borrower for any action or inaction of Lender, its employees or agents with respect to Lender’s exercise of the powers granted Lender by this Assignment, including any liability relating to the renting or leasing of the Property after an Event of Default by Borrower, or damage to the Property (unless caused by the willful misconduct or gross negligence of Lender). Borrower expressly waives and releases Lender from all such liability.

13.2 Lender shall not be responsible for any failure to perform any covenants in any of the Leases, either before or after the exercise of any assignments or remedies contained in this Assignment. Lender shall not be responsible for the condition or operation of the Property or for any damage or harm to the Property or any additions, improvements, or fixtures to the Property. This Assignment shall not operate to place upon Lender any obligation for the control, care, management or repair of the Property, or for the discovery of or correction of any dangerous or defective condition on the Property, including any environmental matters described in the separate Environmental Indemnity Agreement, or any negligence in the management, upkeep, repair or control of the Property. Lender also shall not be liable to any person or entity for any accidents or other occurrences occurring on or with respect to any part of the Property, except for any such accidents or other occurrences resulting from the willful misconduct or grossly negligent actions of Lender.

13.3 Borrower shall save, defend, indemnify and hold Lender and its agents, employees, contractors, and managers harmless from and against any and all costs, expenses, liability, damages, claims or assertions that may be incurred by or made against Lender or any such persons or entities arising from or related to the Leases or Rents, or by reason of this

 

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Assignment, including any claims by reason of any alleged obligations and undertakings on Lender’s part to perform or discharge any of the terms, covenants or agreements contained in the Leases, or any right to maintain, inspect, manage or otherwise exercise any control or supervision over the Property or the condition thereof, or any claims described in the preceding subsection of this Assignment, except for any claims resulting from the willful misconduct or grossly negligent actions of Lender. Should Lender incur any such liability, loss or damage, Borrower shall on demand pay to Lender any and all cost, expense, liability, or damage arising therefrom plus costs, expenses and attorneys’ fees and expenses, with interest from the date the cost or loss is incurred, at the Default Rate stated in the Note, and all of the foregoing shall be secured by this Assignment and by the other Loan Documents.

14. Remedies Cumulative. The remedies provided in this Assignment and in the other Loan Documents are cumulative and not mutually exclusive. The remedies can be exercised successively or concurrently, as many times as and as often as the occurrence of an occasion for which Lender is entitled to a remedy under the Loan Documents or applicable law, and the exercise of any one or more remedies shall not be a waiver of or preclude the exercise of any one or more remedies at the same or any later time for the same or any later default.

15. Continuing Effect. No judgment or decree which may be entered on any Debt secured or intended to be secured by the Security Instrument or any other Loan Documents shall lessen the effect of this instrument, but this Assignment shall continue in full effect until the full payment and discharge of (a) the Debt secured by the Security Instrument or any other Loan Documents, and (b) all expenses incurred by Lender relating to the Property. This Assignment shall remain in full effect during the pendency of any foreclosure proceedings under any of the other Loan Documents, both before and after sale, until the issuance of a deed to the foreclosure sale purchaser.

16. Further Assurances; Receivership and Other Proceedings.

16.1 Upon Lender’s request, Borrower shall execute any documents or instruments Lender may request, for the purpose of providing further evidence of this Assignment, to carry out the intent and terms of this Assignment, to evidence other amounts that may become payable from Borrower to Lender as referred to in this Assignment, or to accomplish any other purpose deemed appropriate by Lender.

16.2 Borrower consents and authorizes any court of competent jurisdiction to issue, ex parte and without any notice to Borrower or its counsel (which notice is hereby waived), any orders that may be appropriate, in Lender’s discretion, to enforce the terms of this Assignment or to grant Lender such powers and authority as Lender may need to enforce this Assignment, including the appointment of a receiver for the Property. No bond shall be required of Lender. The parties recognize and agree that time will be of the essence in any such proceeding. Such receiver shall be entitled without notice to take possession of and protect the Property, operate the same, collect the Rents therefrom, and otherwise exercise any rights or authority granted to Borrower in this Assignment or any other Loan Documents. Lender’s right to the appointment of a receiver shall continue regardless of the value of the Property as security for the Debt or the solvency of any person or corporation liable for the payment of such amount. Notwithstanding the appointment of any receiver, liquidator or trustee for Borrower, or of any of

 

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its property, or of the Property, Lender shall be entitled to retain possession and control of all Property now or hereafter held under this Assignment and any other Loan Documents, including the Rents.

17. [Intentionally Deleted].

18. Legal Challenges. Borrower shall appear for itself (and for Lender, if Lender so requests) in any action or proceeding affecting the Property, the Leases, the Rents or this Assignment, and shall at its own cost vigorously defend title to the Property and the enforceability of the Leases and this Assignment against all legal challenges. Where necessary or where requested by Lender, Borrower shall at its own cost institute any legal actions respecting the same. Borrower shall not challenge, and irrevocably waives any challenge to, the legality or enforceability of this Assignment and all provisions of this Assignment.

19. Set-Off. Upon default by Borrower under this Assignment, Lender (or the holder or owner of any Debt secured by this Assignment) shall immediately have the right, without further notice to Borrower, to set off against the Note and any other debts secured by this Assignment all debts of Lender (or such holder or owner) to Borrower, whether or not then due.

20. Notices. All notices, consents, approvals and requests required or permitted hereunder or under any other Loan Document shall be given in writing and shall be effective for all purposes if hand delivered or sent by (a) certified or registered United States mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested or (b) expedited prepaid delivery service, either commercial or United States Postal Service, with proof of attempted delivery, or (c) by telecopier (with answer back acknowledged) and with a second copy to be sent to the intended recipient by an other means permitted under this Section, addressed as follows (or at such other address and Person as shall be designated from time to time by any party hereto, as the case may be, in a written notice to the other parties hereto in the manner provided for in this Section):

 

If to Lender:    KeyBank National Association
   11501 Outlook, Suite 300
   Overland Park, Kansas 66211
   Facsimile No.: 877-379-1625
   Attention: Loan Servicing
with a copy to:   
   Daniel Flanigan, Esq.
   Polsinelli Shughart PC
   700 W. 47th Street, Suite 1000
   Kansas City, Missouri 64112
   Facsimile No.: (816) 753-1536
If to Borrower:    c/o Thompson National Properties, LLC
   1900 Main Street, Suite 700
   Irvine, California 92614
   Attention: Ido Dotan
   Facsimile No.: (949) 271-4915

 

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With a copy to:    Kaplan Voekler Cunningham & Frank PLC
   7 East 2nd Street
   Richmond, Virginia 23218-2470
   Attention: Thomas Voekler
   Facsimile No.: (804) 525-1794

A notice shall be deemed to have been given: in the case of hand delivery, at the time of delivery; in the case of registered or certified mail, when delivered or the first attempted delivery on a Business Day (as defined in the Loan Agreement); or in the case of expedited prepaid delivery, upon the first attempted delivery on a Business Day; or in the case of telecopy, upon sender’s receipt of a machine-generated confirmation of successful transmission after advice by telephone to recipient that a telecopy notice is forthcoming.

21. Miscellaneous. The following provisions are additional terms of this Assignment:

21.1 Lender may take or release other security for the payment of the Debt, may release any party primarily or secondarily liable therefor, and may apply any other security held by it to the reduction or satisfaction of the Debt, without prejudice to any of its rights under this Assignment.

21.2 No waiver by Lender of any default shall operate as a waiver of any other default or of the same default on a future occasion.

21.3 All rights and remedies of Lender are cumulative and may be exercised successively or concurrently, and shall inure to the benefit of Lender’s successors and assigns.

21.4 Nothing herein shall be interpreted to make Lender a “mortgagee in possession” in the absence of Lender’s taking of actual possession of the Property. Borrower hereby waives any claims against Lender by reason of Lender’s exercise of any remedies hereunder.

21.5 All obligations of Borrower shall bind its heirs, executors, administrators, trustees, custodians, successors and assigns.

21.6 In case of any conflict between the terms of this Assignment and the terms of the Security Instrument or Loan Agreement, the terms of the Security Instrument or Loan Agreement shall prevail.

21.7 This Assignment, including this Section, may only be modified or amended by written documents and no oral amendment, waiver, extension or other modification hereof shall be enforceable, and the parties hereby: (a) expressly agree that it shall not be reasonable for any of them to rely on any alleged, non-written amendment to this Assignment; (b) irrevocably waive any and all right to enforce any alleged, non-written amendment to this Assignment; and (c) expressly agree that it shall be beyond the scope of authority (apparent or otherwise) for any of their respective agents to agree to any non-written modification of this Assignment.

 

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21.8 This Assignment shall be governed in accordance with the terms and provisions of Section 10.3 of the Loan Agreement.

21.9 If any provision of this Assignment is held invalid or unenforceable, the holding shall affect only the provision in question and all other provisions of this Assignment shall remain in full force and effect.

21.10 This Assignment may be executed in any number of duplicate originals and each duplicate original shall be deemed to be an original. This Assignment may be executed in several counterparts, each of which counterpart shall be deemed an original instrument and all of which together shall constitute a single Assignment. The failure of any party hereto to execute this Assignment, or any counterpart hereof, shall not relieve the other signatories from their obligations hereunder.

22. Definitions; Rules of Construction.

22.1 Unless the context clearly indicates a contrary intent or unless otherwise specifically provided herein, words used in this Assignment may be used interchangeably in singular or plural form and the word “Borrower” shall mean “individually and collectively, jointly and severally, each Borrower (if more than one) and any subsequent owner or owners of the Property or any part thereof or any interest therein and Borrower in its capacity as debtor-in-possession after the commencement of a proceeding under the United States Bankruptcy Code; “Lender” shall mean “Lender and any subsequent holder of the Note,” the word “Note” shall mean “the Note and any other evidence of indebtedness secured by this Assignment,” the word “person” shall include an individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, trust, unincorporated association, government, governmental authority, and any other entity, the word “Property” shall include any portion of the Property and any interest therein, and the phrases “attorneys’ fees” and “counsel fees” shall include any and all attorneys’, paralegal and law clerk fees and disbursements, including fees and disbursements at the pre-trial, trial and appellate levels incurred or paid by Lender (a) in protecting its interest in the Property, the Leases and the Rents, (b) relating to or arising out of any lawsuit or proceeding brought by or against Lender in any court or other forum (including actions or proceedings brought by or on behalf of Borrower’s bankruptcy estate or any guarantor or indemnitor), or (c) in enforcing its rights under this Assignment. Any capitalized term used herein that is defined in any other Loan Document and not otherwise defined herein shall have the same meaning when used in this Assignment.

22.2 The following rules of construction shall be applicable for all purposes of this Assignment and all documents or instruments supplemental hereto, unless the context otherwise clearly requires:

(a) the terms “include,” “including” and similar terms shall be construed as if followed by the phrase “without being limited to”;

 

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(b) any pronoun used herein shall be deemed to cover all genders, and words importing the singular number shall mean and include the plural number, and vice versa;

(c) all captions to the Sections hereof are used for convenience and reference only and in no way define, limit or describe the scope or intent of, or in any way affect, this Assignment;

(d) the term “or” has, except where otherwise indicated, the inclusive meaning represented by the phrase “and/or”;

(e) the words “hereof,” “herein,” “hereby,” “hereunder,” and similar terms in this Assignment refer to this Assignment as a whole and not to any particular provision or section of this Assignment;

(f) an Event of Default shall “continue” or be “continuing” until such Event of Default has been waived in writing by Lender;

(g) no inference in favor of or against any party shall be drawn from the fact that such party has drafted any portion hereof or any other Loan Document; and

(h) wherever Lender’s judgment, consent, approval or discretion is required under this Assignment for any matter or thing or Lender shall have an option, election, or right of determination or any other power to decide any matter relating to the terms and conditions of this Assignment, including any right to determine that something is satisfactory or not (“Decision Power”), such Decision Power shall be exercised in the sole and absolute discretion of Lender unless otherwise expressly stated to be reasonably exercised. Such Decision Power and each other power granted to Lender upon this Assignment or any other Loan Document may be exercised by Lender or by any authorized agent of Lender (including any servicer and/or attorney-in-fact), and Borrower hereby expressly agrees to recognize the exercise of such Decision Power by such authorized agent.

23. Waiver of Trial by Jury. TO THE EXTENT NOW OR HEREAFTER PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BORROWER AND LENDER EACH HEREBY AGREE NOT TO ELECT A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY ISSUE TRIABLE OF RIGHT BY JURY, AND WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY FULLY TO THE EXTENT THAT ANY SUCH RIGHT SHALL NOW OR HEREAFTER EXIST WITH REGARD TO THIS ASSIGNMENT, THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT, THE LOAN AGREEMENT, THE NOTE OR THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS, OR ANY CLAIM, COUNTERCLAIM OR OTHER ACTION ARISING IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. THIS WAIVER OF RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IS GIVEN KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY BY BORROWER AND LENDER, AND IS INTENDED TO ENCOMPASS INDIVIDUALLY EACH INSTANCE AND EACH ISSUE AS TO WHICH RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY WOULD OTHERWISE ACCRUE. BORROWER AND LENDER EACH ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO FILE A COPY OF THIS SECTION IN ANY PROCEEDING AS CONCLUSIVE EVIDENCE OF THIS WAIVER BY EACH OTHER.

 

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24. Local Law Provisions. In the event of any inconsistencies between the terms and conditions of this Section and any other terms and conditions of this Assignment (other than the terms and conditions of Section 25), the terms and conditions of this Section shall be binding.

NONE.

25. Additional Provisions. In the event of any inconsistencies between the terms and conditions of this Section and any other terms and conditions of this Assignment, the terms and conditions of this Section shall be binding.

25.1 Events of Default. Section 4(a) is hereby further modified by adding the following to the end thereof: “, provided however, if such cure cannot reasonably be completed within 20 days (as determined by Lender in its discretion), said cure period shall be extended for up to 10 additional days so long as Borrower shall have commenced such cure within the original 20-day period and shall diligently pursue the cure to completion.”

25.2 Lender’s Remedies Upon Default. Section 6.2(g) is hereby modified by adding the following to the end thereof: “unless otherwise prohibited by said Leases and any subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreements executed in connection therewith”.

25.3 No Liability of Lender; Indemnification of Lender. The fourth line of Section 13.1 is hereby modified by inserting “in each event” between “unless” and “caused”.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Assignment of Leases and Rents the day and year first above written.

 

Borrower:     TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC,
    a Delaware limited liability company
    By:   TNP SRT Portfolio II Holdings, LLC,
      a Delaware limited liability company
    Its:   Managing Member
      By:   TNP Strategic Retail Trust Operating Partnership, LP, a Delaware limited partnership
      Its:   Sole Member
        By:   TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation
        Its:   General Partner
          By:  

/s/ Anthony W. Thompson

          Name:  

Anthony W. Thompson

          Title:  

CEO

 

Exhibit A-1


STATE OF CALIFORNIA                        )
  ) ss.
COUNTY OF                        )

On this      day of              in the year 2012, before me appeared                     , to me personally known, who, being by me duly sworn (or affirmed) did say that he/she is the                     , of TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc., the general partner of TNP Strategic Retail Trust Operating Partnership, LP, the sole member of TNP SRT Portfolio II Holdings, LLC, the managing member of TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and that said instrument was signed in behalf of said limited liability company by authority of its members, and said                      acknowledged said instrument to be the free act and deed of said limited liability company and that said limited liability company has no seal.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal, the day and year last above written.

 

 

Notary Public in and for Said County and State

 

(Type, print or stamp the Notary’s name below his or her signature.)

 

My Commission Expires:

 

This Instrument Prepared By:

Jason W. Lee

Polsinelli Shughart PC

700 West 47th Street, Suite 1000

Kansas City, Missouri 64112

Phone: 816-753-1000

Fax: 816-753-1536

EXHIBIT “A”

 

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EX-10.11 12 d368735dex1011.htm ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS Assignment of Leases and Rents

EXHIBIT 10.11

This Assignment of Leases and Rents

after recording should

be returned to:

KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

11501 Outlook, Suite 300

Overland Park, Kansas 66211

Attention: Mary Ann Gripka

Loan No. 10061253

 

 

(space above reserved for recorder’s use)

ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS

TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC

to

KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

Dated: June 13, 2012

Location: 1436 J. A. Cochran Bypass, Chester, South Carolina

Loan No. 10061253


ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS

THIS ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS (“Assignment”) is made as of June 13, 2012, by and between TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Borrower”) and KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association (“Lender”).

Recitals of Fact

The following recitals are a material part of this instrument:

A. Borrower is the owner of certain property located in Chester County, South Carolina, which is commonly known as the Bi-Lo Grocery Store, legally described on Exhibit A attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof (the real estate, together with all improvements thereon and personal property associated therewith, is hereinafter collectively called the “Property”).

B. Lender is prepared to make a loan (the “Loan”) to Borrower in the principal amount of $26,000,000.00 pursuant to a Loan Agreement of even date herewith between Lender and Borrower (as the same may hereafter be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented, renewed, extended or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Loan Agreement”), which Loan shall be evidenced by that certain Promissory Note of even date herewith given by Borrower in favor of Lender (as the same may hereafter be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented, renewed, extended or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Note”) and secured by, among other things, one or more mortgages/deeds of trust, assignments of leases and rents and security agreements, dated as of the date hereof given by Borrower to Lender and encumbering the Property (as the same may hereafter be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented, renewed, extended or otherwise modified from time to time, individually and collectively, the “Security Instrument”). Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning set forth in the Loan Agreement.

C. Borrower desires to assign to Lender the rents, leases and profits of and from the Property and the proceeds therefrom, as primary and not as secondary security for the payment of the Note and the Debt (as such term is hereinafter defined), and for the performance of the obligations in the Loan Agreement, Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents.

Agreement

In consideration of the Loan from Lender to Borrower, which is of direct and substantial benefit to Borrower, the mutual covenants contained in this Assignment, and for other good and valuable considerations, the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1. Assignment. Borrower absolutely and unconditionally assigns, transfers, sets over and conveys to Lender the following, absolutely and not as additional security:

(a) Leases and Other Agreements. All existing and future written and oral leases, subleases, tenancies, subtenancies, licenses, contracts, contract rights, and occupancy and all other agreements, whether or not in writing, affecting the use, enjoyment or occupancy of the Property, now or hereafter made, whether before or after the filing by or against Borrower of any petition for relief under 11 U.S.C. § 101 et seq., as the same may be amended from time to time (the “Bankruptcy Code”), together with any extension, renewal or replacement of the same (collectively the “Leases”); this Assignment of all such present and future leases and present and future agreements being effective without further or supplemental assignment.


(b) Rents. All rents, additional rents, revenues, payments (including payments in connection with the exercise of any purchase option or termination rights), income, issues and profits (including all oil and gas or other mineral royalties and bonuses), deposits, accounts and other benefits arising from the Leases or otherwise from the use, enjoyment and occupancy of the Property and any cash or security deposited in connection therewith, whether paid or accruing before or after the filing by or against Borrower of any petition for relief under the Bankruptcy Code (collectively, the “Rents”).

(c) Bankruptcy Claims. All claims and rights to the payment of damages and other claims arising from any rejection by a lessee of any Lease under the Bankruptcy Code (the “Bankruptcy Claims”).

(d) Lease Guaranties. All claims and rights under any and all lease guaranties, letters of credit and any other credit support (individually, a “Lease Guaranty,” and collectively, the “Lease Guaranties”) given to Borrower by any guarantor in connection with any of the Leases (individually, a “Lease Guarantor,” and collectively, the “Lease Guarantors”).

(e) Proceeds. All proceeds from any sale or other disposition of the Leases, the Rents, the Lease Guaranties and the Bankruptcy Claims.

(f) Other Rights of Lessor. All rights, powers, privileges, options and other benefits of Borrower as lessor under the Leases and beneficiary under the Lease Guaranties, including the immediate and continuing right to make claim for, receive, collect and apply all Rents payable or receivable under the Leases and all sums payable under the Lease Guaranties or pursuant thereto (and to apply the same to the payment of the Debt), and to do all other things which Borrower or any lessor is or may become entitled to do under the Leases or the Lease Guaranties.

(g) Entry and Possession. The right, at Lender’s option, upon revocation of the license granted herein, to enter upon the Property in person, by agent or by court-appointed receiver, to collect the Rents and enforce the Leases.

(h) Power of Attorney. Borrower’s irrevocable power of attorney, coupled with an interest, to take any and all of the actions set forth in this Assignment and any or all other actions designated by Lender for the proper management and preservation of the Property.

(i) Other Rights and Agreements. Any and all other rights of Borrower in and to the items set forth in subsections (a) through (h) above, and all amendments, modifications, replacements, renewals, extensions, supplements, restatements and substitutions thereof.

 

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2. Debt. This Assignment secures the “Debt,” as such term is defined in the Loan Agreement. Nothing herein shall be construed to obligate Lender to make any renewals or additional loans or advances, including increasing the amount of the Note.

3. Term. This Assignment shall remain in effect until the Debt and all other obligations evidenced by the Note or advanced under the Loan Documents are paid in full, or this Assignment is voluntarily released by Lender. Upon payment in full of the Debt and the delivery and recording of a satisfaction or discharge of Security Instrument duly executed by Lender, this Assignment shall become null and void and shall be of no further force and effect.

4. Events of Default. The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute an “Event of Default” under this Assignment: (a) the failure of Borrower to perform or to observe any agreement, covenant, or condition required under this Assignment, which failure is not cured within twenty (20) days after written notice from Lender to Borrower (provided that Borrower shall not be entitled to a cure period hereunder if such breach or default is not capable of being cured as determined by Lender); (b) the breach by Borrower of any representation or warranty given or made hereunder by Borrower or in any writing furnished or to be furnished by Borrower under this Assignment; or (c) the occurrence of an Event of Default under any of the Loan Documents which has continued beyond any applicable cure period therefor.

5. License to Borrower Prior to Default. Notwithstanding that this Assignment is an absolute assignment of the Leases and Rents and not merely the collateral assignment of, or the grant of a lien or security interest in the Leases and Rents, Lender hereby grants to Borrower an exclusive license revocable upon occurrence of an Event of Default to possess, use and enjoy the Property and to collect and retain the Rents of and from the Property, unless and until an Event of Default occurs. Even prior to the occurrence of an Event of Default, no Rents or other payment in excess of one month in advance shall be collected or accepted by Borrower without the prior written consent of Lender.

6. Lender’s Remedies Upon Default. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Borrower’s license to collect and retain the Rents under Section 5 above shall immediately terminate. Lender will have the right at its option to enforce and to exercise any or all of its rights under this Assignment or otherwise, but Borrower expressly agrees that Lender’s exercise of any rights hereunder or Lender’s affirmative act to collect the Rents or other income or to acquire possession of the Property shall not be a prerequisite or precondition to the full enforceability of Lender’s rights hereunder.

6.1 Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, and upon Lender’s election, Borrower shall deliver to Lender all of the original Leases, and all modifications, extensions, renewals, amendments, and other agreements relating thereto and to the Property. Any oral Leases shall be described in a writing delivered by Borrower to Lender.

6.2 Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Lender, at its option, and without any notice whatsoever to Borrower, shall have the right and is hereby authorized to:

 

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(a) take possession and control of the Property; (b) manage and operate the Property; (c) preserve and maintain the Property; (d) make repairs and improvements to the Property which Lender at its discretion deems necessary; (e) collect all Rents from the Property; (f) enforce the Leases; (g) eject tenants or repossess personal property, as provided by law, for breaches of the conditions of the Leases; (h) in the name of either Borrower or Lender enter into real or personal property leases, subleases or tenancy agreements, or other contracts or agreements, with such third parties as Lender may at its discretion select, and upon such terms and conditions as Lender in its discretion may determine; (i) sue for unpaid rents, payments or proceeds in the name of Borrower or Lender; (j) maintain actions for possession of property or for rent; (k) compromise or give acquittance for rents, payments or proceeds that may become due; (l) maintain suits on contracts and agreements; (m) delegate any and all rights and powers given to Lender by this Assignment; and (n) use such measures, legal or equitable, as in its discretion may carry out and effectuate the provisions of this Assignment.

In addition, upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Lender may, at its option, and without any notice whatsoever to Borrower, and without regard to the value of the Property or the adequacy of the Property (together with any other property securing the Debt) to secure repayment of the Debt, have a receiver appointed to do all of the actions set forth in the immediately preceding paragraph and to, with the consent of Lender, dispose (by lease, sale or otherwise) of some or all of the Property in the course of the proceeding in which such receiver is appointed.

All such actions shall be taken at the expense of the Borrower, who agrees to reimburse Lender for all amounts expended, together with interest thereon from the date of expenditure at the Default Rate stated in the Note, upon demand.

7. Appointment. Borrower irrevocably appoints Lender its true and lawful attorney-in-fact, which appointment is coupled with an interest, exercisable following the occurrence of an Event of Default, to execute any or all of the rights or powers described in this Assignment, with the same force and effect as if executed by the Borrower, and Borrower ratifies and confirms any and all acts done or omitted to be done by Lender, its agents, servants, employees or attorneys under the authority of such power of attorney.

8. Instructions to Lessees. This Assignment constitutes an irrevocable direction to and full authority from Borrower to any lessee, tenant, subtenant, occupant of premises, or other contracting party to pay directly to Lender, upon Lender’s request, all Rents and other amounts which may be or become due to Borrower. No proof of the occurrence of an Event of Default shall be required. Any lessee, tenant, subtenant or other contracting party is hereby irrevocably authorized by Borrower to rely upon and comply with any notice or demand by the Lender for the payment to the Lender of any rental or other amounts which may be or become due under its Lease, or for the performance of any obligations under such Lease. Borrower irrevocably agrees that the lessee, tenant, subtenant, or other contracting party following such instructions from Lender shall not be liable to Borrower or any person claiming under Borrower, for making any payment or rendering any performance to Lender. The lessee, tenant, subtenant or other party to any Lease shall have no obligation or right to inquire whether any Event of Default has actually occurred or is then existing. By its execution of this Assignment, Borrower irrevocably makes and delivers the aforementioned instructions.

 

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9. Application of Income. The Rents, payments, proceeds and income collected by Lender may be applied as follows, in whatever order Lender in its discretion may determine:

(a) To the payment of the operating expenses of the Property, including costs of management (which shall include reasonable compensation to the Lender and its agent or agents, if management be delegated to an agent or agents); improvements, alterations, replacements and repairs to the Property; placing the Property in such condition as will, in the judgment of Lender, make it readily rentable; premiums on fire, flood, tornado, casualty, liability or other insurance if Lender deems such insurance necessary; and any claims for damages arising out of the ownership or management of the Property.

(b) To the payment of the actual costs and expenses incurred by Lender in collecting such Rents, payments, proceeds and income, including commissions paid to secure tenants or lessees; reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred in recovering the Property or any personal property from any lessee or other contracting party for any cause whatsoever and in the collection of unpaid Rents, payments, income or proceeds; and attorneys’ fees incurred by Lender in connection with the enforcement of this Assignment or in protecting Lender or its interest in any of the collateral securing the Loan (including attorney’s fees and litigation expenses related to or arising out of any lawsuit or proceeding brought by or against Lender in any court or other forum, including actions or proceedings brought by or on behalf of Borrower’s bankruptcy estate or any guarantor or indemnitor).

(c) To the payment of taxes, special assessments and insurance premiums which become due and delinquent on the Property; all obligations contained in the Loan Documents; and any liens or encumbrances on the Property or any personal property of Borrower.

(d) To the payment of bills for reasonable and necessary repairs and improvements on the Property.

(e) To the payment of the Debt and any and all indebtedness, together with interest, evidenced by the Loan Documents, or any deficiency which may result from any foreclosure sale, in such amount and manner as Lender shall determine in its discretion.

10. Lien on Property. If the Rents, payments, income and proceeds from the Property are insufficient to reimburse Lender for any expenses incurred by Lender pursuant to this Assignment, any unpaid disbursements shall be a lien on the Property with priority equal to the lien of the Security Instrument.

11. Lender as Agent. Lender is acting solely as agent of Borrower in taking any actions in connection with the Property. Lender assumes no liability in any other capacity. Lender shall not be obligated to perform any obligation or duty, or discharge any liability under any of the Leases under or by reason of this Assignment.

12. Bankruptcy.

12.1 If Lender determines at any time and from time to time that it is necessary or desirable to protect Lender’s interest in the Loan and the Property, Lender shall have the right

 

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to proceed in its own name or in the name of Borrower in respect of any claim, suit, action or proceeding relating to the rejection of any Lease, including the right to file and prosecute, to the exclusion of Borrower, any proofs of claim, complaints, motions, applications, notices and other documents, in any case in respect of the lessee under such Lease under the Bankruptcy Code. Borrower shall give Lender notice promptly upon Borrower learning that a petition under the Bankruptcy Code has been filed by or against Tenant.

12.2 If there shall be filed by or against Borrower a petition under the Bankruptcy Code, and Borrower, as lessor under any Lease, shall determine to reject such Lease pursuant to Section 365(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, then Borrower shall give Lender not less than ten (10) days’ prior notice of the date on which Borrower shall apply to the bankruptcy court for authority to reject the Lease. Lender shall have the right, but not the obligation, to serve upon Borrower within such ten (10) day period a notice stating that (i) Lender demands that Borrower assume and assign the Lease to Lender pursuant to Section 365 of the Bankruptcy Code, and (ii) Lender covenants to cure or provide adequate assurance of future performance under the Lease. If Lender serves upon Borrower the notice described in the preceding sentence, Borrower shall not seek to reject the Lease and shall comply with the demand provided for in clause (i) of the preceding sentence within thirty (30) days after the notice shall have been given, subject to the performance by Lender of the covenant provided for in clause (ii) of the preceding sentence.

13. No Liability of Lender; Indemnification of Lender.

13.1 Lender shall not in any way be liable to Borrower for any action or inaction of Lender, its employees or agents with respect to Lender’s exercise of the powers granted Lender by this Assignment, including any liability relating to the renting or leasing of the Property after an Event of Default by Borrower, or damage to the Property (unless caused by the willful misconduct or gross negligence of Lender). Borrower expressly waives and releases Lender from all such liability.

13.2 Lender shall not be responsible for any failure to perform any covenants in any of the Leases, either before or after the exercise of any assignments or remedies contained in this Assignment. Lender shall not be responsible for the condition or operation of the Property or for any damage or harm to the Property or any additions, improvements, or fixtures to the Property. This Assignment shall not operate to place upon Lender any obligation for the control, care, management or repair of the Property, or for the discovery of or correction of any dangerous or defective condition on the Property, including any environmental matters described in the separate Environmental Indemnity Agreement, or any negligence in the management, upkeep, repair or control of the Property. Lender also shall not be liable to any person or entity for any accidents or other occurrences occurring on or with respect to any part of the Property, except for any such accidents or other occurrences resulting from the willful misconduct or grossly negligent actions of Lender.

13.3 Borrower shall save, defend, indemnify and hold Lender and its agents, employees, contractors, and managers harmless from and against any and all costs, expenses, liability, damages, claims or assertions that may be incurred by or made against Lender or any such persons or entities arising from or related to the Leases or Rents, or by reason of this

 

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Assignment, including any claims by reason of any alleged obligations and undertakings on Lender’s part to perform or discharge any of the terms, covenants or agreements contained in the Leases, or any right to maintain, inspect, manage or otherwise exercise any control or supervision over the Property or the condition thereof, or any claims described in the preceding subsection of this Assignment, except for any claims resulting from the willful misconduct or grossly negligent actions of Lender. Should Lender incur any such liability, loss or damage, Borrower shall on demand pay to Lender any and all cost, expense, liability, or damage arising therefrom plus costs, expenses and attorneys’ fees and expenses, with interest from the date the cost or loss is incurred, at the Default Rate stated in the Note, and all of the foregoing shall be secured by this Assignment and by the other Loan Documents.

14. Remedies Cumulative. The remedies provided in this Assignment and in the other Loan Documents are cumulative and not mutually exclusive. The remedies can be exercised successively or concurrently, as many times as and as often as the occurrence of an occasion for which Lender is entitled to a remedy under the Loan Documents or applicable law, and the exercise of any one or more remedies shall not be a waiver of or preclude the exercise of any one or more remedies at the same or any later time for the same or any later default.

15. Continuing Effect. No judgment or decree which may be entered on any Debt secured or intended to be secured by the Security Instrument or any other Loan Documents shall lessen the effect of this instrument, but this Assignment shall continue in full effect until the full payment and discharge of (a) the Debt secured by the Security Instrument or any other Loan Documents, and (b) all expenses incurred by Lender relating to the Property. This Assignment shall remain in full effect during the pendency of any foreclosure proceedings under any of the other Loan Documents, both before and after sale, until the issuance of a deed to the foreclosure sale purchaser.

16. Further Assurances; Receivership and Other Proceedings.

16.1 Upon Lender’s request, Borrower shall execute any documents or instruments Lender may request, for the purpose of providing further evidence of this Assignment, to carry out the intent and terms of this Assignment, to evidence other amounts that may become payable from Borrower to Lender as referred to in this Assignment, or to accomplish any other purpose deemed appropriate by Lender.

16.2 Borrower consents and authorizes any court of competent jurisdiction to issue, ex parte and without any notice to Borrower or its counsel (which notice is hereby waived), any orders that may be appropriate, in Lender’s discretion, to enforce the terms of this Assignment or to grant Lender such powers and authority as Lender may need to enforce this Assignment, including the appointment of a receiver for the Property. No bond shall be required of Lender. The parties recognize and agree that time will be of the essence in any such proceeding. Such receiver shall be entitled without notice to take possession of and protect the Property, operate the same, collect the Rents therefrom, and otherwise exercise any rights or authority granted to Borrower in this Assignment or any other Loan Documents. Lender’s right to the appointment of a receiver shall continue regardless of the value of the Property as security for the Debt or the solvency of any person or corporation liable for the payment of such amount. Notwithstanding the appointment of any receiver, liquidator or trustee for Borrower, or of any of

 

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its property, or of the Property, Lender shall be entitled to retain possession and control of all Property now or hereafter held under this Assignment and any other Loan Documents, including the Rents.

17. [Intentionally Deleted].

18. Legal Challenges. Borrower shall appear for itself (and for Lender, if Lender so requests) in any action or proceeding affecting the Property, the Leases, the Rents or this Assignment, and shall at its own cost vigorously defend title to the Property and the enforceability of the Leases and this Assignment against all legal challenges. Where necessary or where requested by Lender, Borrower shall at its own cost institute any legal actions respecting the same. Borrower shall not challenge, and irrevocably waives any challenge to, the legality or enforceability of this Assignment and all provisions of this Assignment.

19. Set-Off. Upon default by Borrower under this Assignment, Lender (or the holder or owner of any Debt secured by this Assignment) shall immediately have the right, without further notice to Borrower, to set off against the Note and any other debts secured by this Assignment all debts of Lender (or such holder or owner) to Borrower, whether or not then due.

20. Notices. All notices, consents, approvals and requests required or permitted hereunder or under any other Loan Document shall be given in writing and shall be effective for all purposes if hand delivered or sent by (a) certified or registered United States mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested or (b) expedited prepaid delivery service, either commercial or United States Postal Service, with proof of attempted delivery, or (c) by telecopier (with answer back acknowledged) and with a second copy to be sent to the intended recipient by an other means permitted under this Section, addressed as follows (or at such other address and Person as shall be designated from time to time by any party hereto, as the case may be, in a written notice to the other parties hereto in the manner provided for in this Section):

 

If to Lender:    KeyBank National Association
   11501 Outlook, Suite 300
   Overland Park, Kansas 66211
   Facsimile No.: 877-379-1625
   Attention: Loan Servicing
with a copy to:   
   Daniel Flanigan, Esq.
   Polsinelli Shughart PC
   700 W. 47th Street, Suite 1000
   Kansas City, Missouri 64112
   Facsimile No.: (816) 753-1536
If to Borrower:    c/o Thompson National Properties, LLC
   1900 Main Street, Suite 700
   Irvine, California 92614
   Attention: Ido Dotan
   Facsimile No.: (949) 271-4915

 

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With a copy to:    Kaplan Voekler Cunningham & Frank PLC
   7 East 2nd Street
   Richmond, Virginia 23218-2470
   Attention: Thomas Voekler
   Facsimile No.: (804) 525-1794

A notice shall be deemed to have been given: in the case of hand delivery, at the time of delivery; in the case of registered or certified mail, when delivered or the first attempted delivery on a Business Day (as defined in the Loan Agreement); or in the case of expedited prepaid delivery, upon the first attempted delivery on a Business Day; or in the case of telecopy, upon sender’s receipt of a machine-generated confirmation of successful transmission after advice by telephone to recipient that a telecopy notice is forthcoming.

21. Miscellaneous. The following provisions are additional terms of this Assignment:

21.1 Lender may take or release other security for the payment of the Debt, may release any party primarily or secondarily liable therefor, and may apply any other security held by it to the reduction or satisfaction of the Debt, without prejudice to any of its rights under this Assignment.

21.2 No waiver by Lender of any default shall operate as a waiver of any other default or of the same default on a future occasion.

21.3 All rights and remedies of Lender are cumulative and may be exercised successively or concurrently, and shall inure to the benefit of Lender’s successors and assigns.

21.4 Nothing herein shall be interpreted to make Lender a “mortgagee in possession” in the absence of Lender’s taking of actual possession of the Property. Borrower hereby waives any claims against Lender by reason of Lender’s exercise of any remedies hereunder.

21.5 All obligations of Borrower shall bind its heirs, executors, administrators, trustees, custodians, successors and assigns.

21.6 In case of any conflict between the terms of this Assignment and the terms of the Security Instrument or Loan Agreement, the terms of the Security Instrument or Loan Agreement shall prevail.

21.7 This Assignment, including this Section, may only be modified or amended by written documents and no oral amendment, waiver, extension or other modification hereof shall be enforceable, and the parties hereby: (a) expressly agree that it shall not be reasonable for any of them to rely on any alleged, non-written amendment to this Assignment; (b) irrevocably waive any and all right to enforce any alleged, non-written amendment to this Assignment; and (c) expressly agree that it shall be beyond the scope of authority (apparent or otherwise) for any of their respective agents to agree to any non-written modification of this Assignment.

 

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21.8 This Assignment shall be governed in accordance with the terms and provisions of Section 10.3 of the Loan Agreement.

21.9 If any provision of this Assignment is held invalid or unenforceable, the holding shall affect only the provision in question and all other provisions of this Assignment shall remain in full force and effect.

21.10 This Assignment may be executed in any number of duplicate originals and each duplicate original shall be deemed to be an original. This Assignment may be executed in several counterparts, each of which counterpart shall be deemed an original instrument and all of which together shall constitute a single Assignment. The failure of any party hereto to execute this Assignment, or any counterpart hereof, shall not relieve the other signatories from their obligations hereunder.

22. Definitions; Rules of Construction.

22.1 Unless the context clearly indicates a contrary intent or unless otherwise specifically provided herein, words used in this Assignment may be used interchangeably in singular or plural form and the word “Borrower” shall mean “individually and collectively, jointly and severally, each Borrower (if more than one) and any subsequent owner or owners of the Property or any part thereof or any interest therein and Borrower in its capacity as debtor-in-possession after the commencement of a proceeding under the United States Bankruptcy Code; “Lender” shall mean “Lender and any subsequent holder of the Note,” the word “Note” shall mean “the Note and any other evidence of indebtedness secured by this Assignment,” the word “person” shall include an individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, trust, unincorporated association, government, governmental authority, and any other entity, the word “Property” shall include any portion of the Property and any interest therein, and the phrases “attorneys’ fees” and “counsel fees” shall include any and all attorneys’, paralegal and law clerk fees and disbursements, including fees and disbursements at the pre-trial, trial and appellate levels incurred or paid by Lender (a) in protecting its interest in the Property, the Leases and the Rents, (b) relating to or arising out of any lawsuit or proceeding brought by or against Lender in any court or other forum (including actions or proceedings brought by or on behalf of Borrower’s bankruptcy estate or any guarantor or indemnitor), or (c) in enforcing its rights under this Assignment. Any capitalized term used herein that is defined in any other Loan Document and not otherwise defined herein shall have the same meaning when used in this Assignment.

22.2 The following rules of construction shall be applicable for all purposes of this Assignment and all documents or instruments supplemental hereto, unless the context otherwise clearly requires:

(a) the terms “include,” “including” and similar terms shall be construed as if followed by the phrase “without being limited to”;

 

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(b) any pronoun used herein shall be deemed to cover all genders, and words importing the singular number shall mean and include the plural number, and vice versa;

(c) all captions to the Sections hereof are used for convenience and reference only and in no way define, limit or describe the scope or intent of, or in any way affect, this Assignment;

(d) the term “or” has, except where otherwise indicated, the inclusive meaning represented by the phrase “and/or”;

(e) the words “hereof,” “herein,” “hereby,” “hereunder,” and similar terms in this Assignment refer to this Assignment as a whole and not to any particular provision or section of this Assignment;

(f) an Event of Default shall “continue” or be “continuing” until such Event of Default has been waived in writing by Lender;

(g) no inference in favor of or against any party shall be drawn from the fact that such party has drafted any portion hereof or any other Loan Document; and

(h) wherever Lender’s judgment, consent, approval or discretion is required under this Assignment for any matter or thing or Lender shall have an option, election, or right of determination or any other power to decide any matter relating to the terms and conditions of this Assignment, including any right to determine that something is satisfactory or not (“Decision Power”), such Decision Power shall be exercised in the sole and absolute discretion of Lender unless otherwise expressly stated to be reasonably exercised. Such Decision Power and each other power granted to Lender upon this Assignment or any other Loan Document may be exercised by Lender or by any authorized agent of Lender (including any servicer and/or attorney-in-fact), and Borrower hereby expressly agrees to recognize the exercise of such Decision Power by such authorized agent.

23. Waiver of Trial by Jury. TO THE EXTENT NOW OR HEREAFTER PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BORROWER AND LENDER EACH HEREBY AGREE NOT TO ELECT A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY ISSUE TRIABLE OF RIGHT BY JURY, AND WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY FULLY TO THE EXTENT THAT ANY SUCH RIGHT SHALL NOW OR HEREAFTER EXIST WITH REGARD TO THIS ASSIGNMENT, THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT, THE LOAN AGREEMENT, THE NOTE OR THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS, OR ANY CLAIM, COUNTERCLAIM OR OTHER ACTION ARISING IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. THIS WAIVER OF RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IS GIVEN KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY BY BORROWER AND LENDER, AND IS INTENDED TO ENCOMPASS INDIVIDUALLY EACH INSTANCE AND EACH ISSUE AS TO WHICH RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY WOULD OTHERWISE ACCRUE. BORROWER AND LENDER EACH ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO FILE A COPY OF THIS SECTION IN ANY PROCEEDING AS CONCLUSIVE EVIDENCE OF THIS WAIVER BY EACH OTHER.

 

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24. Local Law Provisions. In the event of any inconsistencies between the terms and conditions of this Section and any other terms and conditions of this Assignment (other than the terms and conditions of Section 25), the terms and conditions of this Section shall be binding.

NONE.

25. Additional Provisions. In the event of any inconsistencies between the terms and conditions of this Section and any other terms and conditions of this Assignment, the terms and conditions of this Section shall be binding.

25.1 Events of Default. Section 4(a) is hereby further modified by adding the following to the end thereof: “, provided however, if such cure cannot reasonably be completed within 20 days (as determined by Lender in its discretion), said cure period shall be extended for up to 10 additional days so long as Borrower shall have commenced such cure within the original 20-day period and shall diligently pursue the cure to completion.”

25.2 Lender’s Remedies Upon Default. Section 6.2(g) is hereby modified by adding the following to the end thereof: “unless otherwise prohibited by said Leases and any subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreements executed in connection therewith”.

25.3 No Liability of Lender; Indemnification of Lender. The fourth line of Section 13.1 is hereby modified by inserting “in each event” between “unless” and “caused”.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Assignment of Leases and Rents the day and year first above written.

 

WITNESSES:     BORROWER:
    TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC,
    a Delaware limited liability company

/s/ Mark A. Mercado

     
Mark A. Mercado     By:   TNP SRT Portfolio II Holdings, LLC,
      a Delaware limited liability company
    Its:   Managing Member

/s/ Dalila Bueno

     
Dalila Bueno       By:   TNP Strategic Retail Trust Operating Partnership, LP, a Delaware limited partnership
      Its:   Sole Member
        By:   TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation
        Its:   General Partner
          By:  

/s/ Anthony W. Thompson

          Name:  

Anthony W. Thompson

          Title:  

CEO

 

Exhibit A-1


STATE OF CALIFORNIA    )   
   ) ss.   
COUNTY OF                 )   

THE FOREGOING INSTRUMENT was acknowledged before me this      day of             , 2012, by                     , the                      of TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc., general partner of TNP Strategic Retail Trust Operating Partnership, LP, sole member of TNP SRT Portfolio II Holdings, LLC, managing member of TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC.

 

 

  (SEAL)  
Notary Public for  

 

   
My Commission Expires:  

 

   

This Instrument Prepared By:

Jason W. Lee

Polsinelli Shughart PC

700 West 47th Street, Suite 1000

Kansas City, Missouri 64112

Phone: 816-753-1000

Fax: 816-753-1536

EXHIBIT “A”

 

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EX-10.12 13 d368735dex1012.htm ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS Assignment of Leases and Rents

EXHIBIT 10.12

This document was prepared by

and after recording should

be returned to:

KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

11501 Outlook, Suite 300

Overland Park, Kansas 66211

Attention: Mary Ann Gripka

Loan No. 10061253

 

 

(space above reserved for recorder’s use)

ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS

TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC

to

KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

Dated: June 13, 2012

Location: 301 South Bowen Road, Arlington, Texas

Loan No. 10061253


ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS

THIS ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS (“Assignment”) is made as of June 13, 2012, by and between TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Borrower”) and KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association (“Lender”).

Recitals of Fact

The following recitals are a material part of this instrument:

A. Borrower is the owner of certain property located in Tarrant County, Texas, which is commonly known as Ensenada Square, legally described on Exhibit A attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof (the real estate, together with all improvements thereon and personal property associated therewith, is hereinafter collectively called the “Property”).

B. Lender is prepared to make a loan (the “Loan”) to Borrower in the principal amount of $26,000,000.00 pursuant to a Loan Agreement of even date herewith between Lender and Borrower (as the same may hereafter be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented, renewed, extended or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Loan Agreement”), which Loan shall be evidenced by that certain Promissory Note of even date herewith given by Borrower in favor of Lender (as the same may hereafter be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented, renewed, extended or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Note”) and secured by, among other things, one or more mortgages/deeds of trust, assignments of leases and rents and security agreements, dated as of the date hereof given by Borrower to Lender and encumbering the Property (as the same may hereafter be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented, renewed, extended or otherwise modified from time to time, individually and collectively, the “Security Instrument”). Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning set forth in the Loan Agreement.

C. Borrower desires to assign to Lender the rents, leases and profits of and from the Property and the proceeds therefrom, as primary and not as secondary security for the payment of the Note and the Debt (as such term is hereinafter defined), and for the performance of the obligations in the Loan Agreement, Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents.

Agreement

In consideration of the Loan from Lender to Borrower, which is of direct and substantial benefit to Borrower, the mutual covenants contained in this Assignment, and for other good and valuable considerations, the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1. Assignment. Borrower absolutely and unconditionally assigns, transfers, sets over and conveys to Lender the following, absolutely and not as additional security:

(a) Leases and Other Agreements. All existing and future written and oral leases, subleases, tenancies, subtenancies, licenses, contracts, contract rights, and occupancy and


all other agreements, whether or not in writing, affecting the use, enjoyment or occupancy of the Property, now or hereafter made, whether before or after the filing by or against Borrower of any petition for relief under 11 U.S.C. § 101 et seq., as the same may be amended from time to time (the “Bankruptcy Code”), together with any extension, renewal or replacement of the same (collectively the “Leases”); this Assignment of all such present and future leases and present and future agreements being effective without further or supplemental assignment.

(b) Rents. All rents, additional rents, revenues, payments (including payments in connection with the exercise of any purchase option or termination rights), income, issues and profits (including all oil and gas or other mineral royalties and bonuses), deposits, accounts and other benefits arising from the Leases or otherwise from the use, enjoyment and occupancy of the Property and any cash or security deposited in connection therewith, whether paid or accruing before or after the filing by or against Borrower of any petition for relief under the Bankruptcy Code (collectively, the “Rents”).

(c) Bankruptcy Claims. All claims and rights to the payment of damages and other claims arising from any rejection by a lessee of any Lease under the Bankruptcy Code (the “Bankruptcy Claims”).

(d) Lease Guaranties. All claims and rights under any and all lease guaranties, letters of credit and any other credit support (individually, a “Lease Guaranty,” and collectively, the “Lease Guaranties”) given to Borrower by any guarantor in connection with any of the Leases (individually, a “Lease Guarantor,” and collectively, the “Lease Guarantors”).

(e) Proceeds. All proceeds from any sale or other disposition of the Leases, the Rents, the Lease Guaranties and the Bankruptcy Claims.

(f) Other Rights of Lessor. All rights, powers, privileges, options and other benefits of Borrower as lessor under the Leases and beneficiary under the Lease Guaranties, including the immediate and continuing right to make claim for, receive, collect and apply all Rents payable or receivable under the Leases and all sums payable under the Lease Guaranties or pursuant thereto (and to apply the same to the payment of the Debt), and to do all other things which Borrower or any lessor is or may become entitled to do under the Leases or the Lease Guaranties.

(g) Entry and Possession. The right, at Lender’s option, upon revocation of the license granted herein, to enter upon the Property in person, by agent or by court-appointed receiver, to collect the Rents and enforce the Leases.

(h) Power of Attorney. Borrower’s irrevocable power of attorney, coupled with an interest, to take any and all of the actions set forth in this Assignment and any or all other actions designated by Lender for the proper management and preservation of the Property.

(i) Other Rights and Agreements. Any and all other rights of Borrower in and to the items set forth in subsections (a) through (h) above, and all amendments, modifications, replacements, renewals, extensions, supplements, restatements and substitutions thereof.

 

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2. Debt. This Assignment secures the “Debt,” as such term is defined in the Loan Agreement. Nothing herein shall be construed to obligate Lender to make any renewals or additional loans or advances, including increasing the amount of the Note.

3. Term. This Assignment shall remain in effect until the Debt and all other obligations evidenced by the Note or advanced under the Loan Documents are paid in full, or this Assignment is voluntarily released by Lender. Upon payment in full of the Debt and the delivery and recording of a satisfaction or discharge of Security Instrument duly executed by Lender, this Assignment shall become null and void and shall be of no further force and effect.

4. Events of Default. The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute an “Event of Default” under this Assignment: (a) the failure of Borrower to perform or to observe any agreement, covenant, or condition required under this Assignment, which failure is not cured within twenty (20) days after written notice from Lender to Borrower (provided that Borrower shall not be entitled to a cure period hereunder if such breach or default is not capable of being cured as determined by Lender); (b) the breach by Borrower of any representation or warranty given or made hereunder by Borrower or in any writing furnished or to be furnished by Borrower under this Assignment; or (c) the occurrence of an Event of Default under any of the Loan Documents which has continued beyond any applicable cure period therefor.

5. License to Borrower Prior to Default. Notwithstanding that this Assignment is an absolute assignment of the Leases and Rents and not merely the collateral assignment of, or the grant of a lien or security interest in the Leases and Rents, Lender hereby grants to Borrower an exclusive license revocable upon occurrence of an Event of Default to possess, use and enjoy the Property and to collect and retain the Rents of and from the Property, unless and until an Event of Default occurs. Even prior to the occurrence of an Event of Default, no Rents or other payment in excess of one month in advance shall be collected or accepted by Borrower without the prior written consent of Lender.

6. Lender’s Remedies Upon Default. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Borrower’s license to collect and retain the Rents under Section 5 above shall immediately terminate. Lender will have the right at its option to enforce and to exercise any or all of its rights under this Assignment or otherwise, but Borrower expressly agrees that Lender’s exercise of any rights hereunder or Lender’s affirmative act to collect the Rents or other income or to acquire possession of the Property shall not be a prerequisite or precondition to the full enforceability of Lender’s rights hereunder.

6.1 Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, and upon Lender’s election, Borrower shall deliver to Lender all of the original Leases, and all modifications, extensions, renewals, amendments, and other agreements relating thereto and to the Property. Any oral Leases shall be described in a writing delivered by Borrower to Lender.

6.2 Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Lender, at its option, and without any notice whatsoever to Borrower, shall have the right and is hereby authorized to: (a) take possession and control of the Property; (b) manage and operate the Property; (c) preserve and maintain the Property; (d) make repairs and improvements to the Property which Lender at its discretion deems necessary; (e) collect all Rents from the Property; (f) enforce the Leases; (g)

 

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eject tenants or repossess personal property, as provided by law, for breaches of the conditions of the Leases; (h) in the name of either Borrower or Lender enter into real or personal property leases, subleases or tenancy agreements, or other contracts or agreements, with such third parties as Lender may at its discretion select, and upon such terms and conditions as Lender in its discretion may determine; (i) sue for unpaid rents, payments or proceeds in the name of Borrower or Lender; (j) maintain actions for possession of property or for rent; (k) compromise or give acquittance for rents, payments or proceeds that may become due; (l) maintain suits on contracts and agreements; (m) delegate any and all rights and powers given to Lender by this Assignment; and (n) use such measures, legal or equitable, as in its discretion may carry out and effectuate the provisions of this Assignment.

In addition, upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Lender may, at its option, and without any notice whatsoever to Borrower, and without regard to the value of the Property or the adequacy of the Property (together with any other property securing the Debt) to secure repayment of the Debt, have a receiver appointed to do all of the actions set forth in the immediately preceding paragraph and to, with the consent of Lender, dispose (by lease, sale or otherwise) of some or all of the Property in the course of the proceeding in which such receiver is appointed.

All such actions shall be taken at the expense of the Borrower, who agrees to reimburse Lender for all amounts expended, together with interest thereon from the date of expenditure at the Default Rate stated in the Note, upon demand.

7. Appointment. Borrower irrevocably appoints Lender its true and lawful attorney-in-fact, which appointment is coupled with an interest, exercisable following the occurrence of an Event of Default, to execute any or all of the rights or powers described in this Assignment, with the same force and effect as if executed by the Borrower, and Borrower ratifies and confirms any and all acts done or omitted to be done by Lender, its agents, servants, employees or attorneys under the authority of such power of attorney.

8. Instructions to Lessees. This Assignment constitutes an irrevocable direction to and full authority from Borrower to any lessee, tenant, subtenant, occupant of premises, or other contracting party to pay directly to Lender, upon Lender’s request, all Rents and other amounts which may be or become due to Borrower. No proof of the occurrence of an Event of Default shall be required. Any lessee, tenant, subtenant or other contracting party is hereby irrevocably authorized by Borrower to rely upon and comply with any notice or demand by the Lender for the payment to the Lender of any rental or other amounts which may be or become due under its Lease, or for the performance of any obligations under such Lease. Borrower irrevocably agrees that the lessee, tenant, subtenant, or other contracting party following such instructions from Lender shall not be liable to Borrower or any person claiming under Borrower, for making any payment or rendering any performance to Lender. The lessee, tenant, subtenant or other party to any Lease shall have no obligation or right to inquire whether any Event of Default has actually occurred or is then existing. By its execution of this Assignment, Borrower irrevocably makes and delivers the aforementioned instructions.

 

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9. Application of Income. The Rents, payments, proceeds and income collected by Lender may be applied as follows, in whatever order Lender in its discretion may determine:

(a) To the payment of the operating expenses of the Property, including costs of management (which shall include reasonable compensation to the Lender and its agent or agents, if management be delegated to an agent or agents); improvements, alterations, replacements and repairs to the Property; placing the Property in such condition as will, in the judgment of Lender, make it readily rentable; premiums on fire, flood, tornado, casualty, liability or other insurance if Lender deems such insurance necessary; and any claims for damages arising out of the ownership or management of the Property.

(b) To the payment of the actual costs and expenses incurred by Lender in collecting such Rents, payments, proceeds and income, including commissions paid to secure tenants or lessees; reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred in recovering the Property or any personal property from any lessee or other contracting party for any cause whatsoever and in the collection of unpaid Rents, payments, income or proceeds; and attorneys’ fees incurred by Lender in connection with the enforcement of this Assignment or in protecting Lender or its interest in any of the collateral securing the Loan (including attorney’s fees and litigation expenses related to or arising out of any lawsuit or proceeding brought by or against Lender in any court or other forum, including actions or proceedings brought by or on behalf of Borrower’s bankruptcy estate or any guarantor or indemnitor).

(c) To the payment of taxes, special assessments and insurance premiums which become due and delinquent on the Property; all obligations contained in the Loan Documents; and any liens or encumbrances on the Property or any personal property of Borrower.

(d) To the payment of bills for reasonable and necessary repairs and improvements on the Property.

(e) To the payment of the Debt and any and all indebtedness, together with interest, evidenced by the Loan Documents, or any deficiency which may result from any foreclosure sale, in such amount and manner as Lender shall determine in its discretion.

10. Lien on Property. If the Rents, payments, income and proceeds from the Property are insufficient to reimburse Lender for any expenses incurred by Lender pursuant to this Assignment, any unpaid disbursements shall be a lien on the Property with priority equal to the lien of the Security Instrument.

11. Lender as Agent. Lender is acting solely as agent of Borrower in taking any actions in connection with the Property. Lender assumes no liability in any other capacity. Lender shall not be obligated to perform any obligation or duty, or discharge any liability under any of the Leases under or by reason of this Assignment.

12. Bankruptcy.

12.1 If Lender determines at any time and from time to time that it is necessary or desirable to protect Lender’s interest in the Loan and the Property, Lender shall have the right to proceed in its own name or in the name of Borrower in respect of any claim, suit, action or proceeding relating to the rejection of any Lease, including the right to file and prosecute, to the exclusion of Borrower, any proofs of claim, complaints, motions, applications, notices and other

 

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documents, in any case in respect of the lessee under such Lease under the Bankruptcy Code. Borrower shall give Lender notice promptly upon Borrower learning that a petition under the Bankruptcy Code has been filed by or against Tenant.

12.2 If there shall be filed by or against Borrower a petition under the Bankruptcy Code, and Borrower, as lessor under any Lease, shall determine to reject such Lease pursuant to Section 365(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, then Borrower shall give Lender not less than ten (10) days’ prior notice of the date on which Borrower shall apply to the bankruptcy court for authority to reject the Lease. Lender shall have the right, but not the obligation, to serve upon Borrower within such ten (10) day period a notice stating that (i) Lender demands that Borrower assume and assign the Lease to Lender pursuant to Section 365 of the Bankruptcy Code, and (ii) Lender covenants to cure or provide adequate assurance of future performance under the Lease. If Lender serves upon Borrower the notice described in the preceding sentence, Borrower shall not seek to reject the Lease and shall comply with the demand provided for in clause (i) of the preceding sentence within thirty (30) days after the notice shall have been given, subject to the performance by Lender of the covenant provided for in clause (ii) of the preceding sentence.

13. No Liability of Lender; Indemnification of Lender.

13.1 Lender shall not in any way be liable to Borrower for any action or inaction of Lender, its employees or agents with respect to Lender’s exercise of the powers granted Lender by this Assignment, including any liability relating to the renting or leasing of the Property after an Event of Default by Borrower, or damage to the Property (unless caused by the willful misconduct or gross negligence of Lender). Borrower expressly waives and releases Lender from all such liability.

13.2 Lender shall not be responsible for any failure to perform any covenants in any of the Leases, either before or after the exercise of any assignments or remedies contained in this Assignment. Lender shall not be responsible for the condition or operation of the Property or for any damage or harm to the Property or any additions, improvements, or fixtures to the Property. This Assignment shall not operate to place upon Lender any obligation for the control, care, management or repair of the Property, or for the discovery of or correction of any dangerous or defective condition on the Property, including any environmental matters described in the separate Environmental Indemnity Agreement, or any negligence in the management, upkeep, repair or control of the Property. Lender also shall not be liable to any person or entity for any accidents or other occurrences occurring on or with respect to any part of the Property, except for any such accidents or other occurrences resulting from the willful misconduct or grossly negligent actions of Lender.

13.3 Borrower shall save, defend, indemnify and hold Lender and its agents, employees, contractors, and managers harmless from and against any and all costs, expenses, liability, damages, claims or assertions that may be incurred by or made against Lender or any such persons or entities arising from or related to the Leases or Rents, or by reason of this Assignment, including any claims by reason of any alleged obligations and undertakings on Lender’s part to perform or discharge any of the terms, covenants or agreements contained in the Leases, or any right to maintain, inspect, manage or otherwise exercise any control or

 

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supervision over the Property or the condition thereof, or any claims described in the preceding subsection of this Assignment, IN ALL CASES WHETHER OR NOT AS THE RESULT OF THE NEGLIGENCE OF ANY PARTY SO INDEMNIFIED except for any claims resulting from the willful misconduct or grossly negligent actions of Lender. Should Lender incur any such liability, loss or damage, Borrower shall on demand pay to Lender any and all cost, expense, liability, or damage arising therefrom plus costs, expenses and attorneys’ fees and expenses, with interest from the date the cost or loss is incurred, at the Default Rate stated in the Note, and all of the foregoing shall be secured by this Assignment and by the other Loan Documents.

14. Remedies Cumulative. The remedies provided in this Assignment and in the other Loan Documents are cumulative and not mutually exclusive. The remedies can be exercised successively or concurrently, as many times as and as often as the occurrence of an occasion for which Lender is entitled to a remedy under the Loan Documents or applicable law, and the exercise of any one or more remedies shall not be a waiver of or preclude the exercise of any one or more remedies at the same or any later time for the same or any later default.

15. Continuing Effect. No judgment or decree which may be entered on any Debt secured or intended to be secured by the Security Instrument or any other Loan Documents shall lessen the effect of this instrument, but this Assignment shall continue in full effect until the full payment and discharge of (a) the Debt secured by the Security Instrument or any other Loan Documents, and (b) all expenses incurred by Lender relating to the Property. This Assignment shall remain in full effect during the pendency of any foreclosure proceedings under any of the other Loan Documents, both before and after sale, until the issuance of a deed to the foreclosure sale purchaser.

16. Further Assurances; Receivership and Other Proceedings.

16.1 Upon Lender’s request, Borrower shall execute any documents or instruments Lender may request, for the purpose of providing further evidence of this Assignment, to carry out the intent and terms of this Assignment, to evidence other amounts that may become payable from Borrower to Lender as referred to in this Assignment, or to accomplish any other purpose deemed appropriate by Lender.

16.2 Borrower consents and authorizes any court of competent jurisdiction to issue, ex parte and without any notice to Borrower or its counsel (which notice is hereby waived), any orders that may be appropriate, in Lender’s discretion, to enforce the terms of this Assignment or to grant Lender such powers and authority as Lender may need to enforce this Assignment, including the appointment of a receiver for the Property. No bond shall be required of Lender. The parties recognize and agree that time will be of the essence in any such proceeding. Such receiver shall be entitled without notice to take possession of and protect the Property, operate the same, collect the Rents therefrom, and otherwise exercise any rights or authority granted to Borrower in this Assignment or any other Loan Documents. Lender’s right to the appointment of a receiver shall continue regardless of the value of the Property as security for the Debt or the solvency of any person or corporation liable for the payment of such amount. Notwithstanding the appointment of any receiver, liquidator or trustee for Borrower, or of any of its property, or of the Property, Lender shall be entitled to retain possession and control of all Property now or hereafter held under this Assignment and any other Loan Documents, including the Rents.

 

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17. [Intentionally Deleted].

18. Legal Challenges. Borrower shall appear for itself (and for Lender, if Lender so requests) in any action or proceeding affecting the Property, the Leases, the Rents or this Assignment, and shall at its own cost vigorously defend title to the Property and the enforceability of the Leases and this Assignment against all legal challenges. Where necessary or where requested by Lender, Borrower shall at its own cost institute any legal actions respecting the same. Borrower shall not challenge, and irrevocably waives any challenge to, the legality or enforceability of this Assignment and all provisions of this Assignment.

19. Set-Off. Upon default by Borrower under this Assignment, Lender (or the holder or owner of any Debt secured by this Assignment) shall immediately have the right, without further notice to Borrower, to set off against the Note and any other debts secured by this Assignment all debts of Lender (or such holder or owner) to Borrower, whether or not then due.

20. Notices. All notices, consents, approvals and requests required or permitted hereunder or under any other Loan Document shall be given in writing and shall be effective for all purposes if hand delivered or sent by (a) certified or registered United States mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested or (b) expedited prepaid delivery service, either commercial or United States Postal Service, with proof of attempted delivery, or (c) by telecopier (with answer back acknowledged) and with a second copy to be sent to the intended recipient by an other means permitted under this Section, addressed as follows (or at such other address and Person as shall be designated from time to time by any party hereto, as the case may be, in a written notice to the other parties hereto in the manner provided for in this Section):

 

If to Lender:    KeyBank National Association
   11501 Outlook, Suite 300
   Overland Park, Kansas 66211
   Facsimile No.: 877-379-1625
   Attention: Loan Servicing
with a copy to:   
   Daniel Flanigan, Esq.
   Polsinelli Shughart PC
   700 W. 47th Street, Suite 1000
   Kansas City, Missouri 64112
   Facsimile No.: (816) 753-1536
If to Borrower:    c/o Thompson National Properties, LLC
   1900 Main Street, Suite 700
   Irvine, California 92614
   Attention: Ido Dotan
   Facsimile No.: (949) 271-4915

 

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With a copy to:    Kaplan Voekler Cunningham & Frank PLC
   7 East 2nd Street
   Richmond, Virginia 23218-2470
   Attention: Thomas Voekler
   Facsimile No.: (804) 525-1794

A notice shall be deemed to have been given: in the case of hand delivery, at the time of delivery; in the case of registered or certified mail, when delivered or the first attempted delivery on a Business Day (as defined in the Loan Agreement); or in the case of expedited prepaid delivery, upon the first attempted delivery on a Business Day; or in the case of telecopy, upon sender’s receipt of a machine-generated confirmation of successful transmission after advice by telephone to recipient that a telecopy notice is forthcoming.

21. Miscellaneous. The following provisions are additional terms of this Assignment:

21.1 Lender may take or release other security for the payment of the Debt, may release any party primarily or secondarily liable therefor, and may apply any other security held by it to the reduction or satisfaction of the Debt, without prejudice to any of its rights under this Assignment.

21.2 No waiver by Lender of any default shall operate as a waiver of any other default or of the same default on a future occasion.

21.3 All rights and remedies of Lender are cumulative and may be exercised successively or concurrently, and shall inure to the benefit of Lender’s successors and assigns.

21.4 Nothing herein shall be interpreted to make Lender a “mortgagee in possession” in the absence of Lender’s taking of actual possession of the Property. Borrower hereby waives any claims against Lender by reason of Lender’s exercise of any remedies hereunder.

21.5 All obligations of Borrower shall bind its heirs, executors, administrators, trustees, custodians, successors and assigns.

21.6 In case of any conflict between the terms of this Assignment and the terms of the Security Instrument or Loan Agreement, the terms of the Security Instrument or Loan Agreement shall prevail.

21.7 This Assignment, including this Section, may only be modified or amended by written documents and no oral amendment, waiver, extension or other modification hereof shall be enforceable, and the parties hereby: (a) expressly agree that it shall not be reasonable for any of them to rely on any alleged, non-written amendment to this Assignment; (b) irrevocably waive any and all right to enforce any alleged, non-written amendment to this Assignment; and (c) expressly agree that it shall be beyond the scope of authority (apparent or otherwise) for any of their respective agents to agree to any non-written modification of this Assignment.

 

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21.8 This Assignment shall be governed in accordance with the terms and provisions of Section 10.3 of the Loan Agreement.

21.9 If any provision of this Assignment is held invalid or unenforceable, the holding shall affect only the provision in question and all other provisions of this Assignment shall remain in full force and effect.

21.10 This Assignment may be executed in any number of duplicate originals and each duplicate original shall be deemed to be an original. This Assignment may be executed in several counterparts, each of which counterpart shall be deemed an original instrument and all of which together shall constitute a single Assignment. The failure of any party hereto to execute this Assignment, or any counterpart hereof, shall not relieve the other signatories from their obligations hereunder.

22. Definitions; Rules of Construction.

22.1 Unless the context clearly indicates a contrary intent or unless otherwise specifically provided herein, words used in this Assignment may be used interchangeably in singular or plural form and the word “Borrower” shall mean “individually and collectively, jointly and severally, each Borrower (if more than one) and any subsequent owner or owners of the Property or any part thereof or any interest therein and Borrower in its capacity as debtor-in-possession after the commencement of a proceeding under the United States Bankruptcy Code; “Lender” shall mean “Lender and any subsequent holder of the Note,” the word “Note” shall mean “the Note and any other evidence of indebtedness secured by this Assignment,” the word “person” shall include an individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, trust, unincorporated association, government, governmental authority, and any other entity, the word “Property” shall include any portion of the Property and any interest therein, and the phrases “attorneys’ fees” and “counsel fees” shall include any and all attorneys’, paralegal and law clerk fees and disbursements, including fees and disbursements at the pre-trial, trial and appellate levels incurred or paid by Lender (a) in protecting its interest in the Property, the Leases and the Rents, (b) relating to or arising out of any lawsuit or proceeding brought by or against Lender in any court or other forum (including actions or proceedings brought by or on behalf of Borrower’s bankruptcy estate or any guarantor or indemnitor), or (c) in enforcing its rights under this Assignment. Any capitalized term used herein that is defined in any other Loan Document and not otherwise defined herein shall have the same meaning when used in this Assignment.

22.2 The following rules of construction shall be applicable for all purposes of this Assignment and all documents or instruments supplemental hereto, unless the context otherwise clearly requires:

(a) the terms “include,” “including” and similar terms shall be construed as if followed by the phrase “without being limited to”;

(b) any pronoun used herein shall be deemed to cover all genders, and words importing the singular number shall mean and include the plural number, and vice versa;

 

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(c) all captions to the Sections hereof are used for convenience and reference only and in no way define, limit or describe the scope or intent of, or in any way affect, this Assignment;

(d) the term “or” has, except where otherwise indicated, the inclusive meaning represented by the phrase “and/or”;

(e) the words “hereof,” “herein,” “hereby,” “hereunder,” and similar terms in this Assignment refer to this Assignment as a whole and not to any particular provision or section of this Assignment;

(f) an Event of Default shall “continue” or be “continuing” until such Event of Default has been waived in writing by Lender;

(g) no inference in favor of or against any party shall be drawn from the fact that such party has drafted any portion hereof or any other Loan Document; and

(h) wherever Lender’s judgment, consent, approval or discretion is required under this Assignment for any matter or thing or Lender shall have an option, election, or right of determination or any other power to decide any matter relating to the terms and conditions of this Assignment, including any right to determine that something is satisfactory or not (“Decision Power”), such Decision Power shall be exercised in the sole and absolute discretion of Lender unless otherwise expressly stated to be reasonably exercised. Such Decision Power and each other power granted to Lender upon this Assignment or any other Loan Document may be exercised by Lender or by any authorized agent of Lender (including any servicer and/or attorney-in-fact), and Borrower hereby expressly agrees to recognize the exercise of such Decision Power by such authorized agent.

23. Waiver of Trial by Jury. TO THE EXTENT NOW OR HEREAFTER PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BORROWER AND LENDER EACH HEREBY AGREE NOT TO ELECT A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY ISSUE TRIABLE OF RIGHT BY JURY, AND WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY FULLY TO THE EXTENT THAT ANY SUCH RIGHT SHALL NOW OR HEREAFTER EXIST WITH REGARD TO THIS ASSIGNMENT, THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT, THE LOAN AGREEMENT, THE NOTE OR THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS, OR ANY CLAIM, COUNTERCLAIM OR OTHER ACTION ARISING IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. THIS WAIVER OF RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IS GIVEN KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY BY BORROWER AND LENDER, AND IS INTENDED TO ENCOMPASS INDIVIDUALLY EACH INSTANCE AND EACH ISSUE AS TO WHICH RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY WOULD OTHERWISE ACCRUE. BORROWER AND LENDER EACH ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO FILE A COPY OF THIS SECTION IN ANY PROCEEDING AS CONCLUSIVE EVIDENCE OF THIS WAIVER BY EACH OTHER.

 

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24. Local Law Provisions. In the event of any inconsistencies between the terms and conditions of this Section and any other terms and conditions of this Assignment (other than the terms and conditions of Section 25), the terms and conditions of this Section shall be binding.

NONE.

25. Additional Provisions. In the event of any inconsistencies between the terms and conditions of this Section and any other terms and conditions of this Assignment, the terms and conditions of this Section shall be binding.

25.1 Events of Default. Section 4(a) is hereby further modified by adding the following to the end thereof: “, provided however, if such cure cannot reasonably be completed within 20 days (as determined by Lender in its discretion), said cure period shall be extended for up to 10 additional days so long as Borrower shall have commenced such cure within the original 20-day period and shall diligently pursue the cure to completion.”

25.2 Lender’s Remedies Upon Default. Section 6.2(g) is hereby modified by adding the following to the end thereof: “unless otherwise prohibited by said Leases and any subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreements executed in connection therewith”.

25.3 No Liability of Lender; Indemnification of Lender. The fourth line of Section 13.1 is hereby modified by inserting “in each event” between “unless” and “caused”.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Assignment of Leases and Rents the day and year first above written.

 

Borrower:   TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC,
  a Delaware limited liability company
  By:   TNP SRT Portfolio II Holdings, LLC,
    a Delaware limited liability company
  Its:   Managing Member
    By:   TNP Strategic Retail Trust Operating Partnership, LP, a Delaware limited partnership
    Its:   Sole Member
      By:   TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation
      Its:   General Partner
        By:  

/s/ Anthony W. Thompson

        Name:  

Anthony W. Thompson

        Title:  

CEO

 

Exhibit A-1


STATE OF CALIFORNIA

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   ) ss.

COUNTY OF                     

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On                  , 2012, before me,                                         , Notary Public, personally appeared                                          who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

 

Signature  

 

  (Seal)

This Instrument Prepared By:

Jason W. Lee

Polsinelli Shughart PC

700 West 47th Street, Suite 1000

Kansas City, Missouri 64112

Phone: 816-753-1000

Fax: 816-753-1536

EXHIBIT “A”

 

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EX-10.13 14 d368735dex1013.htm ASSIGNMENT OF MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT AND SUBORDINATION OF MANAGEMENT FEES Assignment of Management Agreement and Subordination of Management Fees

EXHIBIT 10.13

Loan No. 10061253

ASSIGNMENT OF MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

AND SUBORDINATION OF MANAGEMENT FEES

THIS ASSIGNMENT OF MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT AND SUBORDINATION OF MANAGEMENT FEES (as amended, restated, replaced, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, this “Assignment”) is made as of the 13th day of June, 2012, by TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, having its principal place of business at 1900 Main Street, Suite 700, Irvine, California 92614 (“Borrower”), to KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association, having an address at 11501 Outlook, Suite 300, Overland Park, Kansas 66211 (together with its successors and assigns, “Lender”), and is consented and agreed to by TNP PROPERTY MANAGER, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, having its principal place of business at 1900 Main Street, Suite 700, Irvine, California 92614 (“Manager”).

RECITALS:

A. Borrower by its promissory note of even date herewith given to Lender (as the same may hereafter be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented, renewed, extended or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Note”) is indebted to Lender in the principal sum of $26,000,000.00 (the “Loan”) advanced pursuant to that certain Loan Agreement of even date herewith between Borrower and Lender (as the same may hereafter be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented, renewed, extended or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Loan Agreement”). All capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the respective meanings set forth in the Loan Agreement.

B. The Loan is by, among other things, one or more mortgages/deeds of trust, assignments of leases and rents and security agreements, dated as of the date hereof (as the same may hereafter be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented, renewed, extended or otherwise modified from time to time, individually and collectively, the “Security Instrument”), dated as of the date hereof, which grants Lender a first priority lien on the property encumbered thereby (the “Property”) The Note, the Loan Agreement, the Security Instrument, this Assignment and any of the other documents evidencing or securing the loan or executed or delivered in connection therewith are collectively referred to as the “Loan Documents.”

C. Pursuant to those certain management agreements identified in Schedule 1 attached hereto (individually and collectively, the “Management Agreement”) (a true and correct copy of each Management Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit A), Borrower engaged Manager exclusively to rent, lease, operate and manage the Property and Manager is entitled to certain management and other fees (the “Management Fees”) thereunder.

D. Lender requires as a condition to the making of the Loan that Borrower assign the Management Agreement and that Manager subordinate its interest under the Management Agreement in lien and payment to the Loan Agreement and other Loan Documents as set forth below.


AGREEMENT

For good and valuable consideration the parties hereto agree as follows:

1. Assignment of Management Agreement. As additional collateral security for the Loan, Borrower hereby conditionally transfers, sets over and assigns to Lender all of Borrower’s right, title and interest in and to the Management Agreement, and in and to any operating accounts contemplated by the Management Agreement, said transfer and assignment to automatically become a present, unconditional assignment, at Lender’s option, in the event of a default by Borrower under the Loan Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents.

2. Subordination of Management Agreement. The Management Fees, Management Agreement and any and all liens, rights and interests (whether choate or inchoate and including, without limitation, all mechanic’s and materialmen’s liens under applicable law) owed, claimed or held, by Manager in and to the Property, are and shall be in all respects subordinate and inferior to the Loan Documents, the Loan, the Debt (as defined in the Loan Agreement) and the liens and security interests created or to be created for the benefit of Lender, and securing the repayment of the Note and the obligations under the Loan Agreement including, without limitation, those created under the Security Instrument covering, among other things, the Property, and filed or to be filed of record in the public records maintained for the recording of mortgages in the jurisdiction where the Property is located, and all renewals, extensions, increases, supplements, amendments, modifications or replacements thereof.

3. Covenants. Notwithstanding any provision of the Management Agreement seemingly to the contrary:

(a) Borrower and Manager will not assign, alter, amend, or modify the Management Agreement nor terminate the Management Agreement without the prior written consent of Lender;

(b) Borrower and Manager agree that, if: (i) the Property or any part thereof is sold upon foreclosure of the Security Instrument, or (ii) the Property or any part thereof is conveyed to Lender (or a nominee or entity designated by Lender) by deed in lieu of foreclosure, then in either such event, Lender (or the purchaser or person or entity taking title to the Property, as the case may be) shall have the right to terminate the Management Agreement upon giving not less than ten (10) days prior written notice of such termination to Manager;

(c) The parties agree that neither Lender nor any person or entity taking title to the Property or any part thereof shall be:

(i) bound by any amendment or modification of the Management Agreement made without the consent of Lender;

 

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(ii) liable for any act or omission or breach of Borrower under the Management Agreement; or

(iii) subject to any claims, liabilities, offsets or defenses which Manager might have against Borrower; and

(d) Borrower and Manager agree that, if: (i) a default by Manager shall occur under the Management Agreement, which default is not cured within any applicable grace or cure period, (ii) the bankruptcy or insolvency of the Manager of the property shall occur, or (iii) Lender is entitled to terminate or to require Borrower to remove the Manager under Section 9.4 of the Loan Agreement, Lender shall have the right to immediately terminate, or to direct Borrower to immediately terminate, such Manager and its Management Agreement and to retain, or to direct Borrower to retain, a new manager approved by Lender. No termination fee or other compensation shall be due to Manager as a result of any such termination.

4. Termination. At such time as the Loan is paid in full and the Security Instrument is released or assigned of record, this Assignment and all of Lender’s right, title and interest hereunder with respect to the Management Agreement shall terminate.

5. Estoppel. Borrower and Manager represent and warrant that (a) the Management Agreement is in full force and effect and has not been modified, amended or assigned other than pursuant to this Assignment, (b) neither Manager nor Borrower is in default under any of the terms, covenants or provisions of the Management Agreement and Manager knows of no event which, but for the passage of time or the giving of notice or both, would constitute an event of default under the Management Agreement, (c) neither Manager nor Borrower has commenced any action or given or received any notice for the purpose of terminating the Management Agreement and (d) the Management Fees and all other sums due and payable to the Manager under the Management Agreement as of the date hereof have been paid in full.

6. Agreement by Borrower and Manager. Borrower and Manager hereby agree that upon the occurrence of an Event of Default under the Loan Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents during the term of this Assignment or upon the occurrence of any event which would entitle Lender to terminate, or cause the termination of, the Manager or the Management Agreement in accordance with the terms of the Loan Documents, (a) Manager shall, at the request of Lender, continue to perform all of Manager’s obligations under the terms of the Management Agreement with respect to the Property, or (b) at the option of Lender exercised by written notice to Borrower and Manager, Borrower and Manager shall immediately terminate the Management Agreement and Manager shall transfer its responsibility for the management of the Property to a Qualified Manager selected by Lender.

7. Lender’s Right to Replace Manager. In addition to the foregoing, in the event that Lender, in Lender’s discretion, at any time during the term of this Assignment, determines that the Property is not being managed in accordance with generally accepted management practices for properties similar to the Property, Lender shall deliver written notice thereof to Borrower and Manager, which shall specify the grounds for Lender’s determination. If Lender reasonably determines that the conditions specified in Lender’s notice are not remedied to Lender’s satisfaction by Borrower or Manager within thirty (30) days from receipt of such notice

 

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or that Borrower or Manager has failed to diligently undertake correcting such conditions within such 30-day period, Lender may direct Borrower to terminate the Management Agreement and replace Manager with a management company acceptable to Lender in Lender’s discretion.

8. Receipt of Management Fees. Borrower and Manager hereby agree that Manager shall not be entitled to receive any Management Fees or other fee, commission or other amount payable to Manager under the Management Agreement for and during any period of time that any Event of Default under the Loan Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents has occurred and is continuing; provided, however, that notwithstanding anything to the contrary, (a) Manager shall not be obligated to return or refund to Lender any Management Fee or other fee, commission or other amount already received by Manager prior to the occurrence of such Event of Default, and to which Manager was entitled under this Assignment, and (b) in the event Borrower loses possession of the Property in connection with exercise by Lender of its rights or remedies pursuant to this Assignment, the Note, the Security Instrument, the Loan Agreement or the other Loan Documents, Manager shall be entitled to collect from Borrower any Management Fee or other fee, commission or other amount accrued but unpaid prior to the occurrence of such Event of Default, and to which Manager was entitled under this Assignment, provided that any such claim shall be subject to and shall not be payable to or collected by Manager unless and until the Loan and Debt shall have been indefeasibly paid in full.

9. Consent and Agreement by Manager. Manager hereby acknowledges and consents to this Assignment and the terms and provisions of Section 9.4 of the Loan Agreement. Manager agrees that it will act in conformity with the provisions of this Assignment, such provisions of the Loan Agreement and Lender’s rights hereunder or otherwise related to the Management Agreement. In the event that the responsibility for the management of the Property is transferred from Manager in accordance with the provisions hereof, Manager shall, and hereby agrees to, fully cooperate in transferring its responsibility to a new management company and effectuate such transfer no later than thirty (30) days from the date the Management Agreement is terminated. Further, Manager hereby agrees (a) not to contest or impede the exercise by Lender of any right it has under or in connection with this Assignment; and (b) that it shall, in the manner provided for in this Assignment, give at least thirty (30) days prior written notice to Lender of its intention to terminate the Management Agreement or otherwise discontinue its management of the Property.

10. Lender’s Agreement. So long as Borrower is not in default (continuing beyond any applicable grace period) under this Assignment, the Loan Agreement or the other Loan Documents and a Cash Sweep Period is not in effect under the Loan Agreement, Lender agrees to permit any sums due to Borrower under the Management Agreement to be paid directly to Borrower.

11. Further Assurances. Manager further agrees to (a) execute such affidavits and certificates as Lender shall require to further evidence the agreements herein contained, (b) on request from Lender, furnish Lender with copies of such information as Borrower is entitled to receive under the Management Agreement and (c) cooperate with Lender’s representative in any inspection of all or any portion of the Property. Manager hereby acknowledges that some, or all, permits, licenses and authorizations necessary for the use, operation and maintenance of the Property (the “Permits”) may be held by, or on behalf of, the Manager. By executing this

 

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Agreement, Manager (i) agrees that it is holding or providing all such Permits for the benefit of Borrower and (ii) hereby agrees that as security for the repayment of the Debt by Borrower in accordance with the Loan Agreement, to the extent permitted by applicable law, Manager hereby grants to Lender a security interest in and to the Permits. Moreover, Manager hereby agrees that, upon an Event of Default under the Loan Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents, it will assign the Permits to Lender if such Permits are assignable or otherwise continue to hold such Permits for the benefit of Lender until such time as Lender can obtain such Permits in its own name or the name of a nominee.

12. Assignment of Proceeds. Manager acknowledges that, as further security for the Note, (i) Borrower has executed and delivered to Lender as part of the Security Instrument an assignment of leases and rents, assigning to Lender, among other things, all of Borrower’s right, title and interest in and to all of the revenues of the Property and (ii) Borrower and Lender, among others, have entered into that certain Cash Management Agreement of even date herewith (the “Cash Management Agreement”), pursuant to which Borrower has agreed that any Rents, and other income and proceeds from the Property are to be deposited directly into an account of the Lender established pursuant to the Lockbox Account (as defined in the Cash Management Agreement).

13. Manager Not Entitled to Rents. Manager acknowledges and agrees that it is collecting and processing the Rents solely as the agent for Borrower, and Manager has no right to, or title in, the Rents. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Management Agreement, the Manager acknowledges and agrees that the Rents are the sole property of Borrower, encumbered by the lien of the Security Instrument and other Loan Documents in favor of Lender. In any bankruptcy, insolvency or similar proceeding the Manager, or any trustee acting on behalf of the Manager, waives any claim to the Rents other than as such Rents may be used to pay the fees and compensation of the Manager pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Management Agreement.

14. Governing Law.

(a) LENDER HAS OFFICES IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK AND THE PROCEEDS OF THE LOAN DELIVERED PURSUANT HERETO WERE DISBURSED FROM THE STATE OF NEW YORK (“GOVERNING STATE”), WHICH STATE THE PARTIES AGREE HAS A SUBSTANTIAL RELATIONSHIP TO THE PARTIES AND TO THE UNDERLYING TRANSACTION EMBODIED HEREBY, AND IN ALL RESPECTS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, MATTERS OF CONSTRUCTION, VALIDITY AND PERFORMANCE, THIS AGREEMENT, THE NOTE AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS AND THE OBLIGATIONS ARISING HEREUNDER AND THEREUNDER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS MADE AND PERFORMED IN SUCH STATE (WITHOUT REGARD TO PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OF LAWS) AND ANY APPLICABLE LAW OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, EXCEPT THAT AT ALL TIMES THE PROVISIONS FOR THE CREATION, PERFECTION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE LIEN AND SECURITY INTEREST CREATED PURSUANT HERETO AND PURSUANT TO THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS

 

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SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF THE STATE IN WHICH THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED, IT BEING UNDERSTOOD THAT, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY THE LAW OF SUCH STATE, THE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK SHALL GOVERN THE CONSTRUCTION, VALIDITY AND ENFORCEABILITY OF ALL LOAN DOCUMENTS AND ALL OF THE OBLIGATIONS ARISING HEREUNDER OR THEREUNDER. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BORROWER HEREBY UNCONDITIONALLY AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY CLAIM TO ASSERT THAT THE LAW OF ANY OTHER JURISDICTION GOVERNS THIS AGREEMENT, THE NOTE AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS, AND THIS AGREEMENT, THE NOTE AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK PURSUANT TO SECTION 5-1401 OF THE NEW YORK GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW.

(b) ANY LEGAL SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING AGAINST LENDER OR BORROWER ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS (“ACTION”) MAY AT LENDER’S OPTION BE INSTITUTED IN ANY FEDERAL OR STATE COURT IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NEW YORK, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5-1402 OF THE NEW YORK GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW AND BORROWER WAIVES ANY OBJECTIONS WHICH IT MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE BASED ON VENUE AND/OR FORUM NON CONVENIENS OF ANY SUCH ACTION, AND BORROWER HEREBY IRREVOCABLY SUBMITS TO THE JURISDICTION OF ANY SUCH COURT IN ANY ACTION. BORROWER DOES HEREBY DESIGNATE AND APPOINT:

RICHARD L. YELLEN & ASSOCIATES, LLP

111 BROADWAY, 11TH FLOOR

NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10006

PH (212) 404-6988

FX (212) 404-7857

AS ITS AUTHORIZED AGENT TO ACCEPT AND ACKNOWLEDGE ON ITS BEHALF SERVICE OF ANY AND ALL PROCESS WHICH MAY BE SERVED IN ANY SUCH ACTION IN ANY FEDERAL OR STATE COURT IN NEW YORK, NEW YORK, AND AGREES THAT SERVICE OF PROCESS UPON SAID AGENT AT SAID ADDRESS AND WRITTEN NOTICE OF SAID SERVICE MAILED OR DELIVERED TO BORROWER IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN SHALL BE DEEMED IN EVERY RESPECT EFFECTIVE SERVICE OF PROCESS UPON BORROWER IN ANY SUCH ACTION IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK. BORROWER (I) SHALL GIVE PROMPT NOTICE TO LENDER OF ANY CHANGED ADDRESS OF ITS AUTHORIZED AGENT HEREUNDER, (II) MAY AT ANY TIME AND FROM TIME TO TIME DESIGNATE A SUBSTITUTE AUTHORIZED AGENT WITH AN OFFICE IN NEW YORK, NEW YORK (WHICH SUBSTITUTE AGENT AND OFFICE SHALL BE DESIGNATED AS THE PERSON AND ADDRESS FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS), AND (III) SHALL PROMPTLY DESIGNATE SUCH A SUBSTITUTE IF ITS AUTHORIZED AGENT CEASES TO HAVE AN OFFICE IN NEW YORK, NEW YORK OR IS DISSOLVED WITHOUT LEAVING A SUCCESSOR.

 

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15. Notices. All notices, consents, approvals and requests required or permitted hereunder or shall be given in writing and shall be effective for all purposes if hand delivered or sent by (a) certified or registered United States mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested or (b) expedited prepaid delivery service, either commercial or United States Postal Service, with proof of attempted delivery, or (c) by telecopier (with answer back acknowledged) and with a second copy to be sent to the intended recipient by an other means permitted under this Section, addressed as follows (or at such other address and Person as shall be designated from time to time by any party hereto, as the case may be, in a written notice to the other parties hereto in the manner provided for in this Section):

 

If to Lender:    KeyBank National Association
   11501 Outlook, Suite 300
   Overland Park, Kansas 66211
   Facsimile No.: 877-379-1625
with a copy to:   
   Daniel Flanigan, Esq.
   Polsinelli Shughart PC
   700 W. 47th Street, Suite 1000
   Kansas City, Missouri 64112
   Facsimile No.: (816) 753-1536
If to Borrower:    c/o Thompson National Properties, LLC
   1900 Main Street, Suite 700
   Irvine, California 92614
   Attention: Ido Dotan
   Facsimile No.: (949) 271-4915
With a copy to:    Kaplan Voekler Cunningham & Frank PLC
   7 East 2nd Street
   Richmond, Virginia 23218-2470
   Attention: Thomas Voekler
   Facsimile No.: (804) 525-1794

A notice shall be deemed to have been given: in the case of hand delivery, at the time of delivery; in the case of registered or certified mail, when delivered or the first attempted delivery on a Business Day; or in the case of expedited prepaid delivery, upon the first attempted delivery on a Business Day; or in the case of telecopy, upon sender’s receipt of a machine-generated confirmation of successful transmission after advice by telephone to recipient that a telecopy notice is forthcoming.

16. No Oral Change. This Assignment, and any provisions hereof, may not be modified, amended, waived, extended, changed, discharged or terminated orally or by any act or

 

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failure to act on the part of Borrower, Lender or Manager, but only by an agreement in writing signed by the party against whom enforcement of any modification, amendment, waiver, extension, change, discharge or termination is sought.

17. Liability. This Assignment shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Borrower and Lender and their respective successors and assigns forever.

18. Inapplicable Provisions. If any term, covenant or condition of this Assignment is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, this Assignment shall be construed without such provision.

19. Headings, etc. The headings and captions of various paragraphs of this Assignment are for convenience of reference only and are not to be construed as defining or limiting, in any way, the scope or intent of the provisions hereof.

20. Duplicate Originals, Counterparts. This Assignment may be executed in any number of duplicate originals and each duplicate original shall be deemed to be an original. This Assignment may be executed in several counterparts, each of which counterparts shall be deemed an original instrument and all of which together shall constitute a single Assignment. The failure of any party hereto to execute this Assignment, or any counterpart hereof, shall not relieve the other signatories from their obligations hereunder.

21. Number and Gender. Whenever the context may require, any pronouns used herein shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine or neuter forms, and the singular form of nouns and pronouns shall include the plural and vice versa.

22. Miscellaneous. (a) Wherever pursuant to this Assignment (i) Lender exercises any right given to it to approve or disapprove, (ii) any arrangement or term is to be satisfactory to Lender, or (iii) any other decision or determination is to be made by Lender, the decision of Lender to approve or disapprove, all decisions that arrangements or terms are satisfactory or not satisfactory and all other decisions and determinations made by Lender, shall be in the sole and absolute discretion of Lender and shall be final and conclusive, except as may be otherwise expressly and specifically provided herein.

(b) Wherever pursuant to this Assignment it is provided that Borrower shall pay any costs and expenses, such costs and expenses shall include, but not be limited to, legal fees and disbursements of Lender, whether retained firms, the reimbursement for the expenses of in house staff or otherwise.

(c) If more than one Person has executed this Agreement as “Borrower” or as “Manager,” the obligations of all such Persons hereunder shall be joint and several.

23. Exculpation. The provisions of Section 9.3 of the Loan Agreement are hereby incorporated by reference into this Assignment to the same extent and with the same force as if fully set forth herein.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Assignment as of the date and year first written above.

 

BORROWER:
TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC,

a Delaware limited liability company

By:   TNP SRT Portfolio II Holdings, LLC,
  a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Managing Member
  By:   TNP Strategic Retail Trust Operating Partnership, LP, a Delaware limited partnership
  Its:   Sole Member
    By:   TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation
    Its:   General Partner
    By:  

/s/ Anthony W. Thompson

    Name:    

Anthony W. Thompson

    Title:  

CEO

 

SIGNATURE PAGE TO ASSIGNMENT AND SUBORDINATION

OF MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Assignment as of the date and year first written above.

 

LENDER:
KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association
By:  

/s/ Mary Ann Gripka

Name:  

Mary Ann Gripka

Title:  

Designated Signer

 

SIGNATURE PAGE TO ASSIGNMENT AND SUBORDINATION

OF MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Assignment as of the date and year first written above.

 

MANAGER:
TNP PROPERTY MANAGER, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
By:  

/s/ Anthony W. Thompson

Name:  

Anthony W. Thompson

Title:  

CEO

 

SIGNATURE PAGE TO ASSIGNMENT AND SUBORDINATION

OF MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT


SCHEDULE I

 

1. Property and Asset Management Agreement by and between TNP SRT Cochran Bypass, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and TNP Property Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, dated January 26, 2012, as assigned to Borrower.

 

2. Property and Asset Management Agreement by and between TNP SRT Morningside Marketplace, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and TNP Property Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, dated January 9, 2012, as assigned to Borrower.

 

3. Property and Asset Management Agreement by and between TNP SRT Ensenada Shopping Center, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and TNP Property Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, dated February 2, 2012, as assigned to Borrower.

 

4. Property and Asset Management Agreement by and between TNP SRT Turkey Creek, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and TNP Property Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, dated March 12, 2012, as assigned to Borrower.

 

5. Property and Asset Management Agreement by and between TNP SRT Florissant Marketplace, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and TNP Property Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, dated May 16, 2012, as assigned to Borrower.

 

Schedule I-1


EXHIBIT A

MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

 

Exhibit A-1

EX-10.14 15 d368735dex1014.htm GUARANTY AGREEMENT Guaranty Agreement

EXHIBIT 10.14

Lender’s Loan No. 10061253

GUARANTY AGREEMENT

THIS GUARANTY AGREEMENT (this “Guaranty”) is made effective as of June 13, 2012, by TNP STRATEGIC RETAIL TRUST, INC., a Maryland corporation, whose address is 1900 Main Street, Suite 700, Irvine, California 92614 (“Guarantor”) in favor of KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association, having a place of business at 11501 Outlook, Suite 300, Overland Park, Kansas 66211, its successors and assigns (“Lender”).

Recitals

The following recitals are a material part of this instrument:

A. Lender is making a loan in the principal sum of $26,000,000.00 (the “Loan”) to TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (“Borrower”), on or about the date of this Guaranty. Guarantor has a significant financial interest in Lender’s making of the Loan to Borrower, and will realize significant financial benefit from the Loan. The Loan is evidenced by a Loan Agreement of even date herewith between Borrower and Lender (the “Loan Agreement”) and a Promissory Note (the “Note”) of even date herewith in the principal amount of the Loan from Borrower to Lender and is secured in part by one or more mortgages/deeds of trust, assignments of leases and rents and security agreements, dated as of the date hereof (as the same may hereafter be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented, renewed, extended or otherwise modified from time to time, individually and collectively, the “Security Instrument”) encumbering Borrower’s interest in certain properties known as Florissant Marketplace in Florissant, Missouri, Bi-Lo Grocery Store in Chester, South Carolina, Ensenada Square in Arlington, Texas, Morningside Marketplace in Fontana, California, and Shops at Turkey Creek in Knoxville, Tennessee (the real estate, together with all improvements thereon and personal property associated therewith, is hereinafter collectively called the “Property”). The Loan Agreement, Note, Security Instrument, and all other documents and instruments existing now or after the date hereof that evidence, secure or otherwise relate to the Loan, including this Guaranty, any assignments of leases and rents, other assignments, security agreements, financing statements, other guaranties, indemnity agreements (including environmental indemnity agreements), letters of credit, or escrow/holdback or similar agreements or arrangements, together with all amendments, modifications, substitutions or replacements thereof, are sometimes herein collectively referred to as the “Loan Documents” or individually as a “Loan Document.” The Loan Documents are hereby incorporated by this reference as if fully set forth in this Guaranty.

B. Lender has required that Guarantor guaranty to Lender the payment of the Liabilities (as such term is defined in Section 2.1 hereof).

C. Lender is unwilling to make the Loan to Borrower absent this Guaranty.


Agreement

In consideration of Lender’s agreement to make the Loan to Borrower and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and legal sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, Guarantor hereby states and agrees as follows:

1. Request to Make Loan. Guarantor hereby requests that Lender make the Loan to Borrower and that Lender extend credit and give financial accommodations to Borrower, as Borrower may desire and as Lender may grant, from time to time, whether to the Borrower alone or to the Borrower and others, and specifically to make the Loan described in the Loan Documents.

2. Guaranty of Liabilities.

2.1 Guarantor hereby absolutely and unconditionally guarantees full and punctual payment and performance when due of the following (collectively, the “Liabilities”):

(a) all amounts that shall become due and owing to Lender at any time by virtue of or arising out of any of the acts, omissions, circumstances or conditions included in any of the Nonrecourse Carve-Outs (as hereinafter defined), including all renewals or extensions of any amount owing or obligation under the Nonrecourse Carve-Outs, all liability under the Nonrecourse Carve-Outs whether arising under the original Loan or any extension, modification, future advance, increase, amendment or modification thereof, interest due on amounts owing under the Nonrecourse Carve-Outs at the Default Rate specified in the Note, all expenses, including attorneys’ fees, incurred by Lender in connection with the enforcement of any of Lender’s rights under this Guaranty and all Administration and Enforcement Expenses (as hereinafter defined), to the extent the same relate to amounts or obligations owing under the Nonrecourse Carve-Outs (the foregoing are sometimes hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Nonrecourse Carve-Out Liabilities”). As used herein, the term “Nonrecourse Carve Outs” means any loss, damage, cost, expense or liability incurred by Lender (including attorneys’ fees and expenses and other collection and litigation expenses) arising out of or in connection with any of the following:

(i) fraud or willful misrepresentation by Borrower or any of its affiliates, or Guarantor or any agent, employee or other person with actual or apparent authority to make statements or representations on behalf of Borrower, any affiliate of Borrower or Guarantor in connection with the Loan (“apparent authority” meaning such authority as the principal knowingly or negligently permits the agent to assume, or which he holds the agent out as possessing);

(ii) the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Borrower or Guarantor, or any affiliate, agent, or employee of the foregoing;

(iii) material physical waste of the Property (or any portion thereof);

(iv) the removal or disposal of any portion of the Property in violation of the terms of the Loan Documents;

 

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(v) the misapplication, misappropriation, or conversion by Borrower, any of its affiliates, or Guarantor of (A) any Insurance Proceeds (as defined in the Loan Agreement) paid by reason of any loss, damage or destruction to the Property (or any portion thereof), (B) any Awards (as defined in the Loan Agreement) received in connection with a Condemnation (as defined in the Loan Agreement) of all or a portion of the Property, (C) any Rents (as defined in the Loan Agreement) or other Property income or collateral proceeds, or (D) any Rents paid more than one month in advance (including, but not limited to, security deposits);

(vi) following the occurrence of an Event of Default (as defined in the Loan Agreement), the failure to either apply rents or other Property income, whether collected before or after such Event of Default, to the ordinary, customary, and necessary expenses of operating the Property or, upon demand, to deliver such rents or other Property income to Lender;

(vii) failure to maintain insurance or to pay taxes and assessments, or to pay charges for labor or materials or other charges or judgments that can create Liens (as defined in the Loan Agreement) on any portion of the Property (unless Lender is escrowing funds therefor and fails to make such payments or has taken possession of the Property following an Event of Default, has received all Rents from the Property applicable to the period for which such insurance, taxes or other items are due, and thereafter fails to make such payments);

(viii) any security deposits, advance deposits or any other deposits collected with respect to the Property (or any portion thereof) which are not delivered to Lender upon a foreclosure of the Property (or any portion thereof) or action in lieu thereof, except to the extent any such security deposits were applied in accordance with the terms and conditions of any of the Leases prior to the occurrence of the Event of Default that gave rise to such foreclosure or action in lieu thereof;

(ix) the breach of the representation by Borrower that on the Closing Date (as defined in the Loan Agreement), the Property and all Improvements (as defined in the Loan Agreement) at the Property were in material compliance with applicable laws; or

(x) any failure by Borrower to comply with any of the representations, warranties, or covenants set forth in Sections 4.1.37 or 5.1.19 of the Loan Agreement.

(b) (i) all payments due under the Note, including the repayment of all additional advances of any kind that may be made by Lender to Borrower, whether at stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise, (ii) any and all renewals or extensions of any such item of indebtedness or obligation or any part thereof; (iii) all obligations and indebtedness of any kind or nature arising under any of the Loan Documents; (iv) any future advances that may be made by Lender related to the Loan or the Property, whether

 

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made to protect the security or otherwise, and whether or not evidenced by additional promissory notes or other evidences of indebtedness; (v) all interest due on all of the same; (vi) all expenses, including attorney’s fees, incurred by Lender in connection with the enforcement of Lender’s rights under this Guaranty and all Administration and Enforcement Expenses. PROVIDED HOWEVER, notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Lender shall not demand payment or commence any action to enforce Guarantor’s liability under this Section 2.1(b) (but in no event shall this provision apply to, or limit, restrict, or prohibit any demand by Lender or action to enforce Guarantor’s liability under Section 2.1(a) hereof, notwithstanding that obligations under said Section 2.1(a) may be included in obligations under this Section 2.1(b)) unless and until (A) Borrower fails to obtain Lender’s prior written consent to any Transfer as required by the Loan Agreement or the Security Instrument; (B) Borrower fails to obtain Lender’s prior written consent to any Indebtedness (as defined in the Loan Agreement) or voluntary Lien encumbering the Property (or any portion thereof); (C) Borrower shall at any time hereafter make an assignment for the benefit of its creditors; (D) Borrower fails to permit on-site inspections of any Individual Property, fails to maintain its status as a Special Purpose Entity (as defined in the Loan Agreement) or comply with any representation, warranty or covenant set forth in Section 4.1.30 of the Loan Agreement or fails to appoint a new property manager upon the request of Lender as permitted under the Loan Agreement, each as required by, and in accordance with, the terms and provisions of the Loan Agreement or the Security Instrument; (E) Borrower admits, in writing or in any legal proceeding, its insolvency or inability to pay its debts as they become due; (F) Borrower fails to make the first full monthly payment of principal and interest on or before the first Payment Date (as defined in the Note); (G) Borrower files, consents to, or acquiesces in a petition for bankruptcy, insolvency, dissolution or liquidation under the Bankruptcy Code or any other Federal or State bankruptcy or insolvency law, or there is a filing of an involuntary petition against Borrower under the Bankruptcy Code or any other Federal or state bankruptcy or insolvency law in which Borrower or Guarantor colludes with, or otherwise assists any party in connection with such filing, or solicits or causes to be solicited petitioning creditors for any involuntary petition against Borrower from any party; or (H) the Property or any part thereof shall at any time hereafter become property of the estate or an asset in (1) a voluntary bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership, liquidation, winding up, or other similar type of proceeding, or (2) an involuntary bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding (other than one filed by Lender) that is not dismissed within sixty (60) days of filing.

2.2 Upon the request of Lender, Guarantor shall immediately pay or perform the Liabilities when they or any of them become due or are to be paid or performed under the term of any of the Loan Documents. Any amounts received by Lender from any sources and applied by Lender towards the payment of the Liabilities shall be applied in such order of application as Lender may from time to time elect. All Liabilities shall conclusively be presumed to have been created, extended, contracted, or incurred by Lender in reliance upon this Guaranty and all dealings between Borrower and Lender shall likewise be presumed to be in reliance upon this Guaranty.

2.3 For the purpose of this Guaranty, “Administration and Enforcement Expenses” shall mean all fees and expenses incurred at any time or from time to time by Lender,

 

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including legal (whether for the purpose of advice, negotiation, documentation, defense, enforcement or otherwise), accounting, financial advisory, auditing, rating agency, appraisal, valuation, title or title insurance, engineering, environmental, collection agency, or other expert or consulting or similar services, in connection with: (a) the origination of the Loan, including the negotiation and preparation of the Loan Documents and any amendments or modifications of the Loan or the Loan Documents, whether or not consummated; (b) the administration, servicing or enforcement of the Loan or the Loan Documents, including any request for interpretation or modification of the Loan Documents or any matter related to the Loan or the servicing thereof (which shall include the consideration of any requests for consents, waivers, modifications, approvals, lease reviews or similar matters and any proposed transfer of the Property or any interest therein), (c) any litigation, contest, dispute, suit, arbitration, mediation, proceeding or action (whether instituted by or against Lender, including actions brought by or on behalf of Borrower or Borrower’s bankruptcy estate or any indemnitor or guarantor of the Loan or any other person) in any way relating to the Loan or the Loan Documents including in connection with any bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency, or receivership proceeding; (d) any attempt to enforce any rights of Lender against Borrower or any other person that may be obligated to Lender by virtue of any Loan Document or otherwise whether or not litigation is commenced in pursuance of such rights; and (e) protection, enforcement against, or liquidation of the Property or any other collateral for the Loan, including any attempt to inspect, verify, preserve, restore, collect, sell, liquidate or otherwise dispose of or realize upon the Loan, the Property or any other collateral for the Loan. Provided no Event of Default has occurred, fees and expenses related solely to origination and administration of the Loan shall be limited to reasonable fees and expenses, but charges of rating agencies, governmental entities or other third parties that are outside of the control of Lender shall not be subject to the reasonableness standard.

3. Additional Advances, Renewals, Extensions and Releases. Guarantor hereby agrees and consents that, without notice to or further consent by Guarantor, Lender may make additional advances with respect to the Loan or the Property, and the obligations of Borrower or any other party in connection with the Loan may be renewed, extended, modified, accelerated or released by Lender as Lender may deem advisable, and any collateral the Lender may hold or in which the Lender may have an interest may be exchanged, sold, released or surrendered by it, as it may deem advisable, without impairing or affecting the obligations of Guarantor hereunder in any way whatsoever.

4. Waivers.

4.1 Guarantor hereby waives each of the following: (a) any and all notice of the acceptance of this Guaranty or of the creation, renewal or accrual of any Liabilities or the Debt (as defined in the Loan Agreement), present or future (including any additional advances made by Lender under the Loan Documents); (b) the reliance of Lender upon this Guaranty; (c) notice of the existence or creation of any Loan Document or of any of the Liabilities or the Debt; (d) protest, presentment, demand for payment, notice of default or nonpayment, notice of dishonor to or upon Guarantor, Borrower or any other party liable for any of the Liabilities or the Debt; (e) any and all other notices or formalities to which Guarantor may otherwise be entitled, including notice of Lender’s granting the Borrower any indulgences or extensions of time on the payment of any Liabilities or the Debt; and (f) promptness in making any claim or demand hereunder.

 

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4.2 No delay or failure on the part of Lender in the exercise of any right or remedy against either Borrower or Guarantor shall operate as a waiver thereof, and no single or partial exercise by Lender of any right or remedy herein shall preclude other or further exercise thereof or of any other right or remedy whether contained herein or in the Note or any of the other Loan Documents. No action of Lender permitted hereunder shall in any way impair or affect this Guaranty.

4.3 Guarantor acknowledges and agrees that Guarantor shall be and remain absolutely and unconditionally liable for the full amount of all Liabilities notwithstanding any of the following, and Guarantor waives any defense or counterclaims to which Guarantor may be entitled, based upon any of the following, in any proceeding (without prejudice to assert the same in a separate cause of action at a later time):

(a) Any or all of the Liabilities being or hereafter becoming invalid or otherwise unenforceable for any reason whatsoever or being or hereafter becoming released or discharged, in whole or in part, whether pursuant to a proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws or otherwise; or

(b) Lender failing or delaying to properly perfect or continue the perfection of any security interest or lien on any property which secures any of the Liabilities, or to protect the property covered by such security interest or enforce its rights respecting such property or security interest; or

(c) Lender failing to give notice of any disposition of any property serving as collateral for any Liabilities or failing to dispose of such collateral in a commercially reasonable manner; or

(d) Any other circumstance that might otherwise constitute a defense other than payment in full of the Liabilities.

5. Guaranty of Payment. Guarantor agrees that Guarantor’s liability hereunder is primary, absolute and unconditional without regard to the liability of any other party. This Guaranty shall be construed as an absolute, irrevocable and unconditional guaranty of payment and performance (and not a guaranty of collection), without regard to the validity, regularity or enforceability of any of the Liabilities.

6. Guaranty Effective Regardless of Collateral. This Guaranty is made and shall continue as to any and all Liabilities without regard to any liens or security interests in any collateral, the validity, effectiveness or enforceability of such liens or security interests, or the existence or validity of any other guaranties or rights of Lender against any other obligors. Any and all such collateral, security, guaranties and rights against other obligors, if any, may from time to time without notice to or consent of Guarantor, be granted, sold, released, surrendered, exchanged, settled, compromised, waived, subordinated or modified, with or without consideration, on such terms or conditions as may be acceptable to Lender, without in any manner affecting or impairing the liabilities of Guarantor. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, it is acknowledged that Guarantor’s liability hereunder shall survive any foreclosure proceeding, any foreclosure sale, any delivery of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, and any release of record of the Security Instrument.

 

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7. Additional Credit. Credit or financial accommodation may be granted or continued from time to time by Lender to Borrower regardless of Borrower’s financial or other condition at the time of any such grant or continuation, without notice to or the consent of Guarantor and without affecting Guarantor’s obligations hereunder. Lender shall have no obligation to disclose or discuss with Guarantor its assessment of the financial condition of Borrower.

8. Rescission of Payments. If at any time payment of any of the Liabilities or any part thereof is rescinded or must otherwise be restored or returned by Lender upon the insolvency, bankruptcy or reorganization of Borrower or under any other circumstances whatsoever, this Guaranty shall, upon such rescission, restoration or return, continue to be effective or shall (if previously terminated) be reinstated, as the case may be, as if such payment had not been made.

9. Additional Waivers. So long as any portion of the Liabilities or Debt remains unpaid or any portion of the Liabilities or Debt (or any security therefor) that has been paid to Lender remains subject to invalidation, reversal or avoidance as a preference, fraudulent transfer or for any other reason whatsoever (whether under bankruptcy or non-bankruptcy law) to being set aside or required to be repaid to Borrower as a debtor in possession or to any trustee in bankruptcy, Guarantor irrevocably waives (a) any rights which it may acquire against Borrower by way of subrogation under this Guaranty or by virtue of any payment made hereunder (whether contractual, under the Bankruptcy Code or similar state or federal statute, under common law, or otherwise), (b) all contractual, common law, statutory or other rights of reimbursement, contribution, exoneration or indemnity (or any similar right) from or against Borrower that may have arisen in connection with this Guaranty, (c) any right to participate in any way in the Loan Documents or in the right, title and interest in any collateral securing the payment of Borrower’s obligations to Lender, and (d) all rights, remedies and claims relating to any of the foregoing. If any amount is paid to Guarantor on account of subrogation rights or otherwise, such amount shall be held in trust for its benefit and shall forthwith be paid to Lender to be applied to the Debt, whether matured or unmatured, in such order as Lender shall determine.

10. Independent Obligations. The obligations of Guarantor are independent of the obligations of Borrower, and a separate action or actions for payment, damages or performance may be brought and prosecuted against Guarantor, whether or not an action is brought against Borrower or the security for Borrower’s obligations, and whether or not Borrower is joined in any such action or actions. Guarantor expressly waives any requirement that Lender institute suit against Borrower or any other persons, or exercise or exhaust its remedies or rights against Borrower or against any other person, other guarantor, or other collateral securing all or any part of the Liabilities, prior to enforcing any rights Lender has under this Guaranty or otherwise. Lender may pursue all or any such remedies at one or more different times without in any way impairing its rights or remedies hereunder. Guarantor hereby further waives the benefit of any statute of limitations affecting its liability hereunder or the enforcement hereof. If there shall be more than one guarantor with respect to any of the Liabilities, then the obligations of each such guarantor shall be joint and several.

 

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11. Subordination of Indebtedness of Borrower to Guarantor. Any indebtedness of Borrower to Guarantor now or hereafter existing is hereby subordinated to the prior payment in full of the Liabilities. Guarantor agrees that following the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, until the Liabilities and Debt have been paid in full, Guarantor will not seek, accept or retain for Guarantor’s own account, any payment (whether for principal, interest, or otherwise) from Borrower for or on account of such subordinated debt. Following the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, any payments to Guarantor on account of such subordinated debt shall be collected and received by Guarantor in trust for Lender and shall be paid over to Lender on account of the Liabilities or Debt, as Lender determines in its discretion, without impairing or releasing the obligations of Guarantor hereunder. Guarantor hereby unconditionally and irrevocably agrees that (a) Guarantor will not at any time while the Liabilities remain unpaid, assert against Borrower (or Borrower’s estate in the event that Borrower becomes the subject of any case or proceeding under any federal or state bankruptcy or insolvency laws) any right or claim to indemnification, reimbursement, contribution or payment for or with respect to any and all amounts Guarantor may pay or be obligated to pay Lender, including the Liabilities, and any and all obligations which Guarantor may perform, satisfy or discharge, under or with respect to the Guaranty, and (b) Guarantor subordinates to the Debt all such rights and claims to indemnification, reimbursement, contribution or payment that Guarantor may have now or at any time against Borrower (or Borrower’s estate in the event that Borrower becomes the subject of any case or proceeding under any federal or state bankruptcy or insolvency laws).

12. Claims in Bankruptcy. Guarantor shall file all claims against Borrower in any bankruptcy or other proceeding in which the filing of claims is required by law upon any indebtedness of Borrower to Guarantor and will assign to Lender all right of Guarantor thereunder. Guarantor hereby irrevocably appoints Lender its attorney-in-fact, which appointment is coupled with an interest, to file any such claim that Guarantor may fail to file, in the name of Guarantor or, in Lender’s discretion, to assign the claim and to cause proof of claim to be filed in the name of Lender’s nominee. In all such cases, whether in administration, bankruptcy or otherwise, the person or persons authorized to pay such claim shall pay to Lender the full amount thereof and, to the full extent necessary for that purpose, Guarantor hereby assigns to Lender all of Guarantor’s rights to any such payments or distributions to which Guarantor would otherwise be entitled.

13. Guarantor’s Representations and Warranties. Guarantor represents, warrants and covenants to and with Lender that:

13.1 There is no action or proceeding pending or to the knowledge of Guarantor, threatened against Guarantor before any court or administrative agency which might result in any material adverse change in the business or financial condition of Guarantor or in the property of Guarantor;

 

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13.2 Guarantor has filed all Federal and State income tax returns which Guarantor has been required to file, and has paid all taxes as shown on said returns and on all assessments received by Guarantor to the extent that such taxes have become due;

13.3 Neither the execution nor delivery of this Guaranty nor fulfillment of nor compliance with the terms and provisions hereof will conflict with, or result in a breach of the terms, conditions or provisions of, or constitute a default under, or result in the creation of any lien, charge or encumbrance upon any property or assets of Guarantor under any agreement or instrument to which Guarantor is now a party or by which Guarantor may be bound;

13.4 This Guaranty is a valid and legally binding agreement of Guarantor and is enforceable against Guarantor in accordance with its terms;

13.5 Guarantor has either (i) examined the Loan Documents or (ii) has had an opportunity to examine the Loan Documents and has waived the right to examine them; and

13.6 Guarantor has the full power, authority, and legal right to execute and deliver this Guaranty. If Guarantor is not an individual, (i) Guarantor is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of its formation, and (ii) the execution, delivery and performance of this Guaranty by Guarantor has been duly and validly authorized and the person(s) signing this Guaranty on Guarantor’s behalf has been validly authorized and directed to sign this Guaranty.

14. Notice of Litigation. Guarantor shall promptly give Lender notice of all litigation or proceedings before any court or Governmental Authority affecting Guarantor or its property, except litigation or proceedings which, if adversely determined, would not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or operations of Guarantor or its ability to perform any of its obligations hereunder.

15. Access to Records. Guarantor shall give Lender and its representatives access to, and permit Lender and such representatives to examine, copy or make extracts from, any and all books, records and documents in the possession of Guarantor relating to the performance of Guarantor’s obligations hereunder and under any of the Loan Documents, all at such times and as often as Lender may reasonably request. If Guarantor is not an individual, Guarantor shall continuously maintain its existence and shall not dissolve or permit its dissolution.

16. Assignment by Lender. In connection with any sale, assignment or transfer of the Loan, Lender may sell, assign or transfer this Guaranty and all or any of its rights, privileges, interests and remedies hereunder to any other person or entity whatsoever without notice to or consent by Guarantor, and in such event the assignee shall be entitled to the benefits of this Guaranty and to exercise all rights, interests and remedies as fully as Lender.

17. Termination. This Guaranty shall terminate only when all of the Liabilities and the Debt have been paid in full, including all interest thereon, late charges and other charges and fees included within the Liabilities and the Debt. When the conditions described above have been fully met, Lender will, upon request, furnish to Guarantor a written cancellation of this Guaranty.

 

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18. Notices. All notices, consents, approvals and requests required or permitted hereunder shall be given in writing and shall be effective for all purposes if hand delivered or sent by (a) certified or registered United States mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested or (b) expedited prepaid delivery service, either commercial or United States Postal Service, with proof of attempted delivery, or (c) by telecopier (with answer back acknowledged), addressed as follows (or at such other address and Person as shall be designated from time to time by any party hereto, as the case may be, in a written notice to the other parties hereto in the manner provided for in this Section):

 

If to Lender:

   KeyBank National Association
   11501 Outlook, Suite 300
   Overland Park, Kansas 66211
   Facsimile No.: 877-379-1625
   Attention: Loan Servicing

with a copy to:

  
   Daniel Flanigan, Esq.
   Polsinelli Shughart PC
   700 W. 47th Street, Suite 1000
   Kansas City, Missouri 64112
   Facsimile No.: (816) 753-1536

If to Guarantor:

   TNP STRATEGIC RETAIL TRUST, INC.
   c/o Thompson National Properties, LLC
   1900 Main Street, Suite 700
   Irvine, California 92614
   Attention: Ido Dotan
   Facsimile No.: (949) 271-4915

With a copy to:

   Kaplan Voekler Cunningham & Frank PLC
   7 East 2nd Street
   Richmond, Virginia 23218-2470
   Attention: Thomas Voekler
   Facsimile No.: (804) 525-1794

A notice shall be deemed to have been given: in the case of hand delivery, at the time of delivery; in the case of registered or certified mail, when delivered or the first attempted delivery on a Business Day (as defined in the Loan Agreement); or in the case of expedited prepaid delivery, upon the first attempted delivery on a Business Day; or in the case of telecopy, upon sender’s receipt of a machine-generated confirmation of successful transmission after advice by telephone to recipient that a telecopy notice is forthcoming.

19. Waiver of Jury Trial. TO THE EXTENT NOW OR HEREAFTER PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, GUARANTOR AND LENDER EACH HEREBY AGREE NOT TO ELECT A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY ISSUE TRIABLE OF RIGHT BY JURY, AND WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY FULLY TO THE EXTENT

 

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THAT ANY SUCH RIGHT SHALL NOW OR HEREAFTER EXIST WITH REGARD TO THIS GUARANTY, THE NOTE, THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT OR THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS, OR ANY CLAIM, COUNTERCLAIM OR OTHER ACTION ARISING IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. THIS WAIVER OF RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IS GIVEN KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY BY GUARANTOR AND LENDER, AND IS INTENDED TO ENCOMPASS INDIVIDUALLY EACH INSTANCE AND EACH ISSUE AS TO WHICH RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY WOULD OTHERWISE ACCRUE. GUARANTOR AND LENDER EACH ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO FILE A COPY OF THIS SECTION IN ANY PROCEEDING AS CONCLUSIVE EVIDENCE OF THIS WAIVER BY EACH OTHER.

20. Miscellaneous. This Guaranty shall be a continuing guaranty. This Guaranty shall bind the heirs, successors and assigns of Guarantor (except that Guarantor may not assign his, her, or its liabilities under this Guaranty without the prior written consent of Lender, which consent Lender may in its discretion withhold), and shall inure to the benefit of Lender, its successors, transferees and assigns. Each provision of this Guaranty shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law. Neither this Guaranty nor any of the terms hereof, including the provisions of this Section, may be terminated, amended, supplemented, waived or modified orally, but only by an instrument in writing executed by the party against which enforcement of the termination, amendment, supplement, waiver or modification is sought, and the parties hereby: (a) expressly agree that it shall not be reasonable for any of them to rely on any alleged, non-written amendment to this Guaranty; (b) irrevocably waive any and all right to enforce any alleged, non-written amendment to this Guaranty; and (c) expressly agree that it shall be beyond the scope of authority (apparent or otherwise) for any of their respective agents to agree to any non-written modification of this Guaranty. This Guaranty may be executed in several counterparts, each of which counterpart shall be deemed an original instrument and all of which together shall constitute a single Guaranty. The failure of any party hereto to execute this Guaranty, or any counterpart hereof, shall not relieve the other signatories from their obligations hereunder. As used in this Guaranty, (i) the terms “include,” “including” and similar terms shall be construed as if followed by the phrase “without being limited to,” (ii) any pronoun used herein shall be deemed to cover all genders, and words importing the singular number shall mean and include the plural number, and vice versa, (iii) all captions to the Sections hereof are used for convenience and reference only and in no way define, limit or describe the scope or intent of, or in any way affect, this Guaranty, (iv) no inference in favor of, or against, Lender or Guarantor shall be drawn from the fact that such party has drafted any portion hereof or any other Loan Document, (v) the term “Borrower” shall mean individually and collectively, jointly and severally, each Borrower (if more than one) and shall include the successors (including any subsequent owner or owners of the Property or any part thereof or any interest therein and Borrower in its capacity as debtor-in-possession after the commencement of any bankruptcy proceeding), assigns, heirs, personal representatives, executors and administrators of Borrower, (vi) the term “or” has, except where otherwise indicated, the inclusive meaning represented by the phrase “and/or,” (vii) the words “hereof,” “herein,” “hereby,” “hereunder,” and similar terms in this Guaranty refer to this Guaranty as a whole and not to any particular provision or section of this Guaranty, (viii) an Event of Default shall “continue” or be “continuing” until such Event of Default has been waived in writing by Lender, and (ix) references herein to “the Property or any portion thereof” and words of similar import shall be deemed to refer, as applicable, to any portion of the Property taken as a whole (including

 

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any Individual Property) and any portion of any Individual Property. Any capitalized term used herein that is defined in any other Loan Document and not otherwise defined herein shall have the same meaning when used in this Guaranty. Wherever Lender’s judgment, consent, approval or discretion is required under this Guaranty or Lender shall have an option, election, or right of determination or any other power to decide any matter relating to the terms of this Guaranty, including any right to determine that something is satisfactory or not (“Decision Power”), such Decision Power shall be exercised in the sole and absolute discretion of Lender except as may be otherwise expressly and specifically provided herein. Such Decision Power and each other power granted to Lender upon this Guaranty or any other Loan Document may be exercised by Lender or by any authorized agent of Lender (including any servicer and/or attorney-in-fact), and Guarantor hereby expressly agrees to recognize the exercise of such Decision Power by such authorized agent. If any provision of this Guaranty is held invalid or unenforceable by final and unappealable judgment of the court having jurisdiction over the matter and persons, such provisions shall be ineffective only to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of such provision, its application in other circumstances, or the remaining provisions of this Guaranty.

21. Applicable Law; Jurisdiction and Venue.

(a) LENDER HAS OFFICES IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK AND THE PROCEEDS OF THE LOAN DELIVERED PURSUANT HERETO WERE DISBURSED FROM THE STATE OF NEW YORK (“GOVERNING STATE”), WHICH STATE THE PARTIES AGREE HAS A SUBSTANTIAL RELATIONSHIP TO THE PARTIES AND TO THE UNDERLYING TRANSACTION EMBODIED HEREBY, AND IN ALL RESPECTS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, MATTERS OF CONSTRUCTION, VALIDITY AND PERFORMANCE, THIS GUARANTY, THE NOTE AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS AND THE OBLIGATIONS ARISING HEREUNDER AND THEREUNDER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS MADE AND PERFORMED IN SUCH STATE (WITHOUT REGARD TO PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OF LAWS) AND ANY APPLICABLE LAW OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, EXCEPT THAT AT ALL TIMES THE PROVISIONS FOR THE CREATION, PERFECTION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE LIEN AND SECURITY INTEREST CREATED PURSUANT TO THE LOAN DOCUMENTS SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF THE STATE IN WHICH THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED, IT BEING UNDERSTOOD THAT, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY THE LAW OF SUCH STATE, THE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK SHALL GOVERN THE CONSTRUCTION, VALIDITY AND ENFORCEABILITY OF ALL LOAN DOCUMENTS AND ALL OF THE OBLIGATIONS ARISING HEREUNDER OR THEREUNDER. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GUARANTOR HEREBY UNCONDITIONALLY AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY CLAIM TO ASSERT THAT THE LAW OF ANY OTHER JURISDICTION GOVERNS THIS GUARANTY, THE NOTE AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS, AND THIS GUARANTY, THE NOTE AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK PURSUANT TO SECTION 5-1401 OF THE NEW YORK GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW.

 

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(b) ANY LEGAL SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING AGAINST LENDER OR GUARANTOR ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS GUARANTY OR THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS (“ACTION”) MAY AT LENDER’S OPTION BE INSTITUTED IN ANY FEDERAL OR STATE COURT IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NEW YORK, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5-1402 OF THE NEW YORK GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW AND GUARANTOR WAIVES ANY OBJECTIONS WHICH IT MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE BASED ON VENUE AND/OR FORUM NON CONVENIENS OF ANY SUCH ACTION, AND GUARANTOR HEREBY IRREVOCABLY SUBMITS TO THE JURISDICTION OF ANY SUCH COURT IN ANY ACTION. GUARANTOR DOES HEREBY DESIGNATE AND APPOINT:

RICHARD L. YELLEN & ASSOCIATES, LLP

111 BROADWAY, 11TH FLOOR

NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10006

PH (212) 404-6988

FX (212) 404-7857

AS ITS AUTHORIZED AGENT TO ACCEPT AND ACKNOWLEDGE ON ITS BEHALF SERVICE OF ANY AND ALL PROCESS WHICH MAY BE SERVED IN ANY SUCH ACTION IN ANY FEDERAL OR STATE COURT IN NEW YORK, NEW YORK, AND AGREES THAT SERVICE OF PROCESS UPON SAID AGENT AT SAID ADDRESS AND WRITTEN NOTICE OF SAID SERVICE MAILED OR DELIVERED TO GUARANTOR IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN SHALL BE DEEMED IN EVERY RESPECT EFFECTIVE SERVICE OF PROCESS UPON GUARANTOR IN ANY SUCH ACTION IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK. GUARANTOR (I) SHALL GIVE PROMPT NOTICE TO LENDER OF ANY CHANGED ADDRESS OF ITS AUTHORIZED AGENT HEREUNDER, (II) MAY AT ANY TIME AND FROM TIME TO TIME DESIGNATE A SUBSTITUTE AUTHORIZED AGENT WITH AN OFFICE IN NEW YORK, NEW YORK (WHICH SUBSTITUTE AGENT AND OFFICE SHALL BE DESIGNATED AS THE PERSON AND ADDRESS FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS), AND (III) SHALL PROMPTLY DESIGNATE SUCH A SUBSTITUTE IF ITS AUTHORIZED AGENT CEASES TO HAVE AN OFFICE IN NEW YORK, NEW YORK OR IS DISSOLVED WITHOUT LEAVING A SUCCESSOR.

22. OFAC. Guarantor hereby represents, warrants and covenants that Guarantor is not (nor will be) a person with whom Lender is restricted from doing business under regulations of the Office of Foreign Asset Control (“OFAC”) of the Department of the Treasury of the United States of America (including, those Persons named on OFAC’s Specially Designated and Blocked Persons list) or under any statute, executive order (including, the September 24, 2001 Executive Order Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism), or other governmental action and is not and shall not engage in any dealings or transactions or otherwise be associated with such persons. In addition, Guarantor hereby covenants to provide Lender with any additional information that Lender deems necessary from time to time in order to ensure compliance with all applicable laws concerning money laundering and similar activities.

 

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23. Local Law Provisions. In the event of any inconsistencies between the terms and conditions of this Section and any other terms and conditions of this Guaranty (other than the terms and conditions of Section 24), the terms and conditions of this Section shall be binding.

23.1 Additional Waivers. Section 9 is hereby modified by adding the following to the end thereof: “Without limiting the generality, scope or meaning of any of the foregoing or any other provision of this Guaranty, to the extent it is determined that California law is applicable to this Guaranty:

(i) Guarantor hereby waives any and all benefits and defenses under California Civil Code Section 2810 and agrees that by doing so Guarantor shall be liable even if Borrower had no liability at the time of execution of the Note, the Security Instrument or any other Loan Document, or thereafter ceases to be liable. Guarantor hereby waives any and all benefits and defenses under California Civil Code Section 2809 and agrees that by doing so Guarantor’s liability may be larger in amount and more burdensome than that of Borrower. Guarantor waives all rights to require Lender to pursue any other remedy it may have against Borrower, or any member of Borrower, including any and all benefits under California Civil Code Section 2845, 2849 and 2850. Guarantor further waives any rights, defenses and benefits that may be derived from Sections 2787 to 2855, inclusive, of the California Civil Code or comparable provisions of the laws of any other jurisdiction and further waives all other suretyship defenses Guarantor would otherwise have under the laws of California or any other jurisdiction.

(ii) Upon a default by Borrower, Lender in its sole discretion, without prior notice to or consent of Guarantor, may elect to (A) foreclose either judicially or nonjudicially against any real or personal property security it may hold for the Loan, (B) accept a transfer of any such security in lieu of foreclosure, (C) compromise or adjust the Loan or any part of it or make any other accommodation with Borrower or (D) exercise any other remedy against Borrower or any security. No such action by Lender shall release or limit the liability of Guarantor, who shall remain liable under this Guaranty after the action, even if the effect of the action is to deprive Guarantor of any subrogation rights, rights of indemnity, or other rights to collect reimbursement from Borrower for any sums paid to Lender, whether contractual or arising by operation of law or otherwise. Guarantor expressly agrees that under no circumstances shall it be deemed to have any right, title, interest or claim in or to any real or personal property to be held by Lender or any third party after any foreclosure or transfer in lieu of foreclosure of any security for the Loan.

(iii) Regardless of whether Guarantor may have made any payments to Lender, Guarantor hereby waives (A) all rights of subrogation, indemnification, contribution and any other rights to collect reimbursement from Borrower or any other party for any sums paid to Lender, whether contractual or arising by operation of law (including the United States Bankruptcy Code or any successor or similar statute) or otherwise, (B) all rights to enforce any remedy that Lender may have against Borrower and (C) all rights to participate in any security now or later to be held by Lender for the Loan. The waivers given in this subsection (C) shall be effective until the Loan has been paid and performed in full.

 

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(iv) Guarantor waives all rights and defenses arising out of an election of remedies by Lender, even though that election of remedies, such as a nonjudicial foreclosure with respect to security for a guarantied obligation, has destroyed Guarantor’s rights of subrogation and reimbursement against Borrower by operation of Section 580d of the California Code of Civil Procedure or otherwise. Guarantor further waives any right to a fair value hearing under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 580a, or any other similar law, to determine the size of any deficiency owing (for which Guarantor would be liable hereunder) following a non-judicial foreclosure sale.

(v) Without limiting the foregoing or anything else contained in this Guaranty, Guarantor waives all rights and defenses that Guarantor may have because the Loan is secured by real property. This means, among other things:

(1) that Lender may collect from Guarantor without first foreclosing on any real or personal property collateral pledged by Borrower; and

(2) if Lender forecloses on any real property collateral pledged by Borrower: (x) the amount of the Loan may be reduced only by the price for which that collateral is sold at the foreclosure sale, even if the collateral is worth more than the sale price; and (y) Lender may collect from Guarantor even if Lender, by foreclosing on the real property collateral, has destroyed any right Guarantor may have to collect from Borrower.

This subsection (v) is an unconditional and irrevocable waiver of any rights and defenses Guarantor may have because the Loan is secured by real property. These rights and defenses include, but are not limited to, any rights or defenses based upon Sections 580a, 580b, 580d, or 726 of the California Code of Civil Procedure.

(vi) Guarantor waives all rights and defenses arising out of any failure of the Lender to disclose to the Guarantor any information relating to the financial condition, operations, properties or prospects of Borrower now or in the future known to the Lender (Guarantor waiving any duty on the part of the Lender to disclose such information).

(vii) Guarantor waives all rights and defenses, if any, now or hereafter arising under the laws of the State of New York, which are the same as or similar to the rights and defenses waived as described above.

23.2 Guarantor further waives any right of Guarantor to require that an action be brought against Borrower under the provisions of Title 47, Chapter 12, Tennessee Code Annotated, as the same may be amended from time to time.

24. Additional Provisions. In the event of any inconsistencies between the terms and conditions of this Section and any other terms and conditions of this Guaranty, the terms and conditions of this Section shall be binding.

24.1 Guaranty of Liabilities. The first line of Section 2.1 is hereby modified by inserting “, subject to the conditions set forth herein,” between “guarantees” and “full”.

 

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The third line of Section 2.1(a)(vii) is hereby modified by inserting “to the extent that Borrower or Guarantor has received Rents or other funds from the Property and fails to use such funds for such purposes” between “Property” and “(unless”.

The second line of Section 2.1(b)(D) is hereby modified by inserting “during ordinary business hours following any notice that may be required under the Loan Agreement” between “Property” and “, fails”.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Guarantor has executed or caused this Guaranty to be executed effective as of the day and year first above written.

 

Guarantor:     TNP STRATEGIC RETAIL TRUST, INC., a Maryland corporation
    By:  

/s/ Anthony W. Thompson

    Name:  

Anthony W. Thompson

    Title:  

CEO

 

SIGNATURE PAGE TO GUARANTY AGREEMENT

EX-10.15 16 d368735dex1015.htm ENVIRONMENTAL INDEMNITY AGREEMENT Environmental Indemnity Agreement

EXHIBIT 10.15

Loan No. 10061253

ENVIRONMENTAL INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

THIS ENVIRONMENTAL INDEMNITY AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made as of the 13th day of June, 2012, by TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, having an address at 1900 Main Street, Suite 700, Irvine, California 92614 (“Borrower”) and TNP STRATEGIC RETAIL TRUST, INC., a Maryland corporation, having an address at 1900 Main Street, Suite 700, Irvine, California 92614 (“Strategic”; Borrower and Strategic hereinafter referred to, individually and collectively, as the context may require, as “Indemnitor”), in favor of KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association, having an address at 11501 Outlook, Suite 300, Overland Park, Kansas 66211 (together with its successors and assigns, “Indemnitee”) and the other Indemnified Parties.

RECITALS:

A. Borrower is the owner of the Property (as defined in the Loan Agreement (defined below)).

B. Indemnitee is prepared to make a loan (the “Loan”) to Borrower in the principal amount of $26,000,000.00 pursuant to a Loan Agreement of even date herewith between Indemnitee and Borrower (as the same may hereafter be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented, renewed, extended or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Loan Agreement”), which Loan shall be evidenced by that certain Promissory Note of even date herewith given by Borrower in favor of Indemnitee (as the same may hereafter be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented, renewed, extended or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Note”) and secured by, among other things, one or more mortgages/deeds of trust, assignments of leases and rents and security agreements, dated as of the date hereof (as the same may hereafter be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented, renewed, extended or otherwise modified from time to time, individually and collectively, the “Security Instrument”). Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning set forth in the Loan Agreement.

C. Indemnitee is unwilling to make the Loan unless Indemnitor agrees to provide the indemnification, representations, warranties, covenants and other matters described in this Agreement for the benefit of the Indemnified Parties.

D. Indemnitor is entering into this Agreement to induce Indemnitee to make the Loan.


AGREEMENT:

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Indemnitor hereby agrees for the benefit of the Indemnified Parties as follows:

1. Indemnification. Indemnitor covenants and agrees, at its sole cost and expense, to protect, defend, indemnify, release and hold the Indemnified Parties harmless for, from and against any and all Losses (defined below) imposed upon or incurred by or asserted against any Indemnified Parties and directly or indirectly arising out of or in any way relating to any one or more of the following: (a) any presence of any Hazardous Substances in, on, above, or under the Property (or any portion thereof); (b) any past, present or threatened Release of Hazardous Substances in, on, above, under or from the Property (or any portion thereof); (c) any activity by Indemnitor, any Person affiliated with Indemnitor, and any tenant or other user of the Property (or any portion thereof) in connection with any actual, proposed or threatened use, treatment, storage, holding, existence, disposition or other Release, generation, production, manufacturing, processing, refining, control, management, abatement, removal, handling, transfer or transportation to or from the Property (or any portion thereof) of any Hazardous Substances at any time located in, under, on or above the Property (or any portion thereof); (d) any activity by Indemnitor, any Person affiliated with Indemnitor, and any tenant or other user of the Property (or any portion thereof) in connection with any actual or proposed Remediation of any Hazardous Substances at any time located in, under, on or above the Property (or any portion thereof), whether or not such Remediation is voluntary or pursuant to court or administrative order, including any removal, remedial or corrective action; (e) any past, present or threatened non-compliance or violations of any Environmental Laws (or permits issued pursuant to any Environmental Law) in connection with the Property (or any portion thereof) or operations thereon, including any failure by Indemnitor, any Person affiliated with Indemnitor, and any tenant or other user of the Property (or any portion thereof) to comply with any order of any Governmental Authority in connection with any Environmental Laws; (f) the imposition, recording or filing or the threatened imposition, recording or filing of any Environmental Lien encumbering the Property (or any portion thereof); (g) any administrative processes or proceedings or judicial proceedings in any way connected with any matter addressed in this Agreement; (h) any past, present or threatened injury to, destruction of or loss of natural resources in any way connected with the Property (or any portion thereof), including costs to investigate and assess such injury, destruction or loss; (i) any acts of Indemnitor, any Person affiliated with Indemnitor, and any tenant or other user of the Property (or any portion thereof) in arranging for disposal or treatment, or arranging with a transporter for transport for disposal or treatment, of Hazardous Substances at any facility or incineration vessel containing such or similar Hazardous Substances; (j) any acts of Indemnitor, any Person affiliated with any Indemnitor, and any tenant or other user of the Property (or any portion thereof) in accepting any Hazardous Substances for transport to disposal or treatment facilities, incineration vessels or sites from which there is a Release, or a threatened Release of any Hazardous Substance which causes the incurrence of costs for Remediation; (k) any personal injury, wrongful death, or Property (or any portion thereof) or other damage arising under any statutory or common law or tort law theory, including damages assessed for private or public nuisance or for the conducting of an abnormally dangerous activity on or near the Property (or any portion thereof); and (l) any misrepresentation or inaccuracy in any representation or warranty or material breach or failure to perform any covenants or other obligations pursuant to this Agreement, the Loan Agreement or the Security Instrument.

2. Duty to Defend and Attorneys and Other Fees and Expenses. Upon written request by any Indemnified Party, Indemnitor shall defend same (if requested by any Indemnified Party, in the name of the Indemnified Party) by attorneys and other professionals

 

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approved by the Indemnified Parties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any Indemnified Parties may, in their sole and absolute discretion, engage their own attorneys and other professionals to defend or assist them, and, at the option of such Indemnified Parties, their attorneys shall control the resolution of any claim or proceeding, providing that no compromise or settlement shall be entered without Indemnitor’s consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Upon demand, Indemnitor shall pay or, in the sole and absolute discretion of the Indemnified Parties, reimburse, the Indemnified Parties for the payment of reasonable fees and disbursements of attorneys, engineers, environmental consultants, laboratories and other professionals in connection therewith.

3. Definitions. Capitalized terms used herein and not specifically defined herein shall have the respective meanings ascribed to such terms in the Loan Agreement. As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

The term “Legal Action” means any claim, suit or proceeding, whether administrative or judicial in nature.

The term “Losses” includes any losses, damages, costs, fees, expenses, claims, suits, judgments, awards, liabilities (including strict liabilities), obligations, debts, diminutions in value, fines, penalties, charges, costs of Remediation (whether or not performed voluntarily), amounts paid in settlement, foreseeable and unforeseeable consequential damages, litigation costs, attorneys’ fees, engineers’ fees, environmental consultants’ fees, and investigation costs (including costs for sampling, testing and analysis of soil, water, air, building materials, and other materials and substances whether solid, liquid or gas), of whatever kind or nature, and whether or not incurred in connection with any judicial or administrative proceedings, actions, claims, suits, judgments or awards.

4. Unimpaired Liability. The liability of Indemnitor under this Agreement shall in no way be limited or impaired by, and Indemnitor hereby consents to and agrees to be bound by, any amendment or modification of the provisions of the Note, the Loan Agreement, the Security Instrument or any other Loan Document to or with Indemnitee by Indemnitor or any Person who succeeds Indemnitor or any Person as owner of the Property (or any portion thereof). In addition, the liability of Indemnitor under this Agreement shall in no way be limited or impaired by (i) any extensions of time for performance required by the Note, the Loan Agreement, the Security Instrument or any of the other Loan Documents, (ii) any sale or transfer of all or part of the Property, (iii) except as provided herein, any exculpatory provision in the Note, the Loan Agreement, the Security Instrument, or any of the other Loan Documents limiting Indemnitee’s recourse to the Property or to any other security for the Note, or limiting Indemnitee’s rights to a deficiency judgment against Indemnitor, (iv) the accuracy or inaccuracy of the representations and warranties made by Indemnitor under the Note, the Loan Agreement, the Security Instrument or any of the other Loan Documents or herein, (v) the release of Indemnitor or any other Person from performance or observance of any of the agreements, covenants, terms or conditions contained in any of the other Loan Documents by operation of law, Indemnitee’s voluntary act, or otherwise, (vi) the release or substitution in whole or in part of any security for the Loan, or (vii) Indemnitee’s failure to record the Security Instrument or file any UCC financing statements (or Indemnitee’s improper recording or filing of any thereof) or to otherwise perfect, protect, secure or insure any security interest or lien given as security for the Loan; and, in any such case, whether with or without notice to Indemnitor and with or without consideration.

 

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5. Enforcement. The Indemnified Parties may enforce the obligations of Indemnitor without first resorting to or exhausting any security or collateral or without first having recourse to the Note, the Loan Agreement, the Security Instrument, or any other Loan Documents or any of the Property, through foreclosure proceedings or otherwise, provided, however, that nothing herein shall inhibit or prevent Indemnitee from suing on the Note, foreclosing, or exercising any power of sale under, the Security Instrument, or exercising any other rights and remedies thereunder. This Agreement is not collateral or security for the Debt, unless Indemnitee expressly elects in writing to make this Agreement additional collateral or security for the Debt, which Indemnitee is entitled to do in its discretion. It is not necessary for an Event of Default to have occurred for the Indemnified Parties to exercise their rights pursuant to this Agreement. Notwithstanding any provision of the Loan Agreement, the obligations pursuant to this Agreement are exceptions to any non-recourse or exculpation provision of the Loan Agreement; Indemnitor is fully and personally liable for such obligations, and such liability is not limited to the original or amortized principal balance of the Loan or the value of the Property.

6. Survival. The obligations and liabilities of Indemnitor under this Agreement shall fully survive indefinitely notwithstanding any termination, satisfaction, assignment, entry of a judgment of foreclosure, exercise of any power of sale, or delivery of a deed in lieu of foreclosure of the Security Instrument. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Agreement to the contrary, the liabilities and obligations of Indemnitor hereunder shall not apply to the extent that Indemnitor can prove that such liabilities and obligations arose solely from Hazardous Substances that: (a) were not present on or a threat to the Property (or any portion thereof) prior to the date that Indemnitee or its nominee acquired title to the Property (or any portion thereof), whether by foreclosure, exercise of power of sale or otherwise and (b) were not the result of any act or negligence of Indemnitor or any of Indemnitor’s affiliates, agents or contractors.

7. Interest. Any amounts payable to any Indemnified Parties under this Agreement shall become immediately due and payable on demand and, if not paid within thirty (30) days of such demand therefor, shall bear interest at the lesser of (a) the Default Rate or (b) the maximum interest rate which Indemnitor may by law pay or the Indemnified Parties may charge and collect, from the date payment was due, provided that the foregoing shall be subject to the provisions of Section 10 of the Note.

8. Waivers. (a) Indemnitor hereby waives (i) any right or claim of right to cause a marshaling of Indemnitor’s assets or to cause Indemnitee or other Indemnified Parties to proceed against any of the security for the Loan before proceeding under this Agreement against Indemnitor; (ii) and relinquishes all rights and remedies accorded by applicable law to indemnitors or guarantors, except any rights of subrogation which Indemnitor may have, provided that the indemnity provided for hereunder shall neither be contingent upon the existence of any such rights of subrogation nor subject to any claims or defenses whatsoever which may be asserted in connection with the enforcement or attempted enforcement of such subrogation rights including any claim that such subrogation rights were abrogated by any acts of Indemnitee or other Indemnified Parties; (iii) the right to assert a counterclaim, other than a

 

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mandatory or compulsory counterclaim, in any action or proceeding brought against or by Indemnitee or other Indemnified Parties; (iv) notice of acceptance hereof and of any action taken or omitted in reliance hereon; (v) presentment for payment, demand of payment, protest or notice of nonpayment or failure to perform or observe, or other proof, or notice or demand; and (vi) all homestead exemption rights against the obligations hereunder and the benefits of any statutes of limitations or repose. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Indemnitor hereby agrees to postpone the exercise of any rights of subrogation with respect to any collateral securing the Loan until the Loan shall have been paid in full.

(b) Indemnitor hereby waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the right to trial by jury in any action, proceeding or counterclaim, whether in contract, tort or otherwise, relating to this agreement or the other loan documents or any acts or omissions of any indemnified parties in connection therewith.

9. Subrogation. Indemnitor shall take any and all reasonable actions, including institution of legal action against third parties, necessary or appropriate to obtain reimbursement, payment or compensation from such Person responsible for the presence of any Hazardous Substances at, in, on, under or near the Property (or any portion thereof) or otherwise obligated by law to bear the cost. The Indemnified Parties shall be and hereby are subrogated to all of Indemnitor’s rights now or hereafter in such claims.

10. Indemnitor’s Representations and Warranties. Indemnitor represents and warrants that:

(a) if Indemnitor is a corporation, a limited liability company, a trust or partnership, it has the full corporate/ limited liability company/ partnership/ trust power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder; the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by Indemnitor has been duly and validly authorized; and all requisite corporate/ limited liability company/ partnership/ trust action has been taken by Indemnitor to make this Agreement valid and binding upon Indemnitor, enforceable in accordance with its terms;

(b) if Indemnitor is a corporation, a limited liability company, a trust or partnership, its execution of, and compliance with, this Agreement is in the ordinary course of business of Indemnitor and will not result in the breach of any term or provision of the charter, by-laws, partnership, operating or trust agreement, or other governing instrument of Indemnitor or result in the breach of any term or provision of, or conflict with or constitute a default under, or result in the acceleration of any obligation under, any agreement, indenture or loan or credit agreement or other instrument to which Indemnitor or the Property (or any portion thereof) is subject, or result in the violation of any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree to which Indemnitor or the Property (or any portion thereof) is subject;

(c) to the best of Indemnitor’s knowledge, there is no action, suit, proceeding or investigation pending or threatened against it which, either in any one instance or in the aggregate, may result in any material adverse change in the business, operations, financial condition, properties or assets of Indemnitor, or in any material impairment of the right or ability of Indemnitor to carry on its business substantially as now conducted, or in any material liability

 

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on the part of Indemnitor, or which would draw into question the validity of this Agreement or of any action taken or to be taken in connection with the obligations of Indemnitor contemplated herein, or which would be likely to impair materially the ability of Indemnitor to perform under the terms of this Agreement;

(d) it does not believe, nor does it have any reason or cause to believe, that it cannot perform each and every covenant contained in this Agreement;

(e) to the best of Indemnitor’s knowledge, no approval, authorization, order, license or consent of, or registration or filing with, any governmental authority or other person, and no approval, authorization or consent of any other party is required in connection with this Agreement; and

(f) this Agreement constitutes a valid, legal and binding obligation of Indemnitor, enforceable against it in accordance with the terms hereof.

11. No Waiver. No delay by any Indemnified Party in exercising any right, power or privilege under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver of any such privilege, power or right.

12. Notice of Legal Actions. Each party hereto shall, within five (5) business days of receipt thereof, give written notice to the other party hereto of (i) any notice, advice or other communication from any Governmental Authority or any source whatsoever with respect to Hazardous Substances on, from or affecting the Property (or any portion thereof), and (ii) any legal action brought against such party or related to the Property (or any portion thereof), with respect to which Indemnitor may have liability under this Agreement. Such notice shall comply with the provisions of Section 16 hereof.

13. Examination of Books and Records. At reasonable times and upon reasonable notice, the Indemnified Parties and their accountants shall have the right to examine the records, books, management and other papers of Indemnitor pertaining to its financial condition or the income, expenses and operation of the Property, at the Property or at the office regularly maintained by Indemnitor where the books and records are located. The Indemnified Parties and their accountants shall have the right to make copies and extracts from the foregoing records and other papers.

14. Taxes. Indemnitor has filed all federal, state, county, municipal, and city income and other tax returns required to have been filed by it and has paid all taxes and related liabilities which have become due pursuant to such returns or pursuant to any assessments received by it. Indemnitor has no knowledge of any basis for any additional assessment in respect of any such taxes and related liabilities for prior years.

 

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15. Notices. All notices or other written communications hereunder shall be made in accordance with Section 10.6 of the Loan Agreement. Notices to Indemnitor shall be addressed as follows:

 

  c/o Thompson National Properties, LLC
  1900 Main Street, Suite 700
  Irvine, California 92614
  Attention: Ido Dotan
  Facsimile No.: (949) 271-4915
With a copy to:   Kaplan Voekler Cunningham & Frank PLC
  7 East 2nd Street
  Richmond, Virginia 23218-2470
  Attention: Thomas Voekler
  Facsimile No.: (804) 525-1794

16. Duplicate Originals; Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of duplicate originals and each duplicate original shall be deemed to be an original. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which counterparts shall be deemed an original instrument and all of which together shall constitute a single Agreement. The failure of any party hereto to execute this Agreement, or any counterpart hereof, shall not relieve the other signatories from their obligations hereunder.

17. No Oral Change. This Agreement, and any provisions hereof, may not be modified, amended, waived, extended, changed, discharged or terminated orally or by any act or failure to act on the part of Indemnitor or any Indemnified Party, but only by an agreement in writing signed by the party against whom enforcement of any modification, amendment, waiver, extension, change, discharge or termination is sought.

18. Headings, Etc. The headings and captions of various paragraphs of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and are not to be construed as defining or limiting, in any way, the scope or intent of the provisions hereof.

19. Number and Gender/Successors and Assigns. All pronouns and any variations thereof shall be deemed to refer to the masculine, feminine, neuter, singular or plural as the identity of the Person referred to may require. Without limiting the effect of specific references in any provision of this Agreement, the term “Indemnitor” shall be deemed to refer to each and every Person comprising an Indemnitor from time to time, as the sense of a particular provision may require, and to include the heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns of Indemnitor, all of whom shall be bound by the provisions of this Agreement, provided that no obligation of Indemnitor may be assigned except with the written consent of Indemnitee. Each reference herein to Indemnitee shall be deemed to include its successors and assigns. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of the Indemnified Parties and their respective successors and assigns forever.

20. Release of Liability. Any one or more parties liable upon or in respect of this Agreement may be released without affecting the liability of any party not so released.

21. Rights Cumulative. The rights and remedies herein provided are cumulative and not exclusive of any rights or remedies which Indemnitee has under the Note, the Security Instrument, the Loan Agreement or the other Loan Documents or would otherwise have at law or in equity.

 

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22. Inapplicable Provisions. If any term, condition or covenant of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, this Agreement shall be construed without such provision.

23. Governing Law.

(a) LENDER HAS OFFICES IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK AND THE PROCEEDS OF THE LOAN DELIVERED PURSUANT HERETO WERE DISBURSED FROM THE STATE OF NEW YORK (“GOVERNING STATE”), WHICH STATE THE PARTIES AGREE HAS A SUBSTANTIAL RELATIONSHIP TO THE PARTIES AND TO THE UNDERLYING TRANSACTION EMBODIED HEREBY, AND IN ALL RESPECTS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, MATTERS OF CONSTRUCTION, VALIDITY AND PERFORMANCE, THIS AGREEMENT, THE NOTE AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS AND THE OBLIGATIONS ARISING HEREUNDER AND THEREUNDER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS MADE AND PERFORMED IN SUCH STATE (WITHOUT REGARD TO PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OF LAWS) AND ANY APPLICABLE LAW OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, EXCEPT THAT AT ALL TIMES THE PROVISIONS FOR THE CREATION, PERFECTION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE LIEN AND SECURITY INTEREST CREATED PURSUANT HERETO AND PURSUANT TO THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF THE STATE IN WHICH THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED, IT BEING UNDERSTOOD THAT, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY THE LAW OF SUCH STATE, THE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK SHALL GOVERN THE CONSTRUCTION, VALIDITY AND ENFORCEABILITY OF ALL LOAN DOCUMENTS AND ALL OF THE OBLIGATIONS ARISING HEREUNDER OR THEREUNDER. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BORROWER HEREBY UNCONDITIONALLY AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY CLAIM TO ASSERT THAT THE LAW OF ANY OTHER JURISDICTION GOVERNS THIS AGREEMENT, THE NOTE AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS, AND THIS AGREEMENT, THE NOTE AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK PURSUANT TO SECTION 5-1401 OF THE NEW YORK GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW.

(b) ANY LEGAL SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING AGAINST LENDER OR BORROWER ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS (“ACTION”) MAY AT LENDER’S OPTION BE INSTITUTED IN ANY FEDERAL OR STATE COURT IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NEW YORK, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5-1402 OF THE NEW YORK GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW AND BORROWER WAIVES ANY OBJECTIONS WHICH IT MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE BASED ON VENUE AND/OR FORUM NON CONVENIENS OF ANY SUCH ACTION, AND BORROWER HEREBY IRREVOCABLY SUBMITS TO THE JURISDICTION OF ANY SUCH COURT IN ANY ACTION. BORROWER DOES HEREBY DESIGNATE AND APPOINT:

RICHARD L. YELLEN & ASSOCIATES, LLP

111 BROADWAY, 11TH FLOOR

NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10006

PH (212) 404-6988

FX (212) 404-7857

 

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AS ITS AUTHORIZED AGENT TO ACCEPT AND ACKNOWLEDGE ON ITS BEHALF SERVICE OF ANY AND ALL PROCESS WHICH MAY BE SERVED IN ANY SUCH ACTION IN ANY FEDERAL OR STATE COURT IN NEW YORK, NEW YORK, AND AGREES THAT SERVICE OF PROCESS UPON SAID AGENT AT SAID ADDRESS AND WRITTEN NOTICE OF SAID SERVICE MAILED OR DELIVERED TO BORROWER IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN SHALL BE DEEMED IN EVERY RESPECT EFFECTIVE SERVICE OF PROCESS UPON BORROWER IN ANY SUCH ACTION IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK. BORROWER (I) SHALL GIVE PROMPT NOTICE TO LENDER OF ANY CHANGED ADDRESS OF ITS AUTHORIZED AGENT HEREUNDER, (II) MAY AT ANY TIME AND FROM TIME TO TIME DESIGNATE A SUBSTITUTE AUTHORIZED AGENT WITH AN OFFICE IN NEW YORK, NEW YORK (WHICH SUBSTITUTE AGENT AND OFFICE SHALL BE DESIGNATED AS THE PERSON AND ADDRESS FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS), AND (III) SHALL PROMPTLY DESIGNATE SUCH A SUBSTITUTE IF ITS AUTHORIZED AGENT CEASES TO HAVE AN OFFICE IN NEW YORK, NEW YORK OR IS DISSOLVED WITHOUT LEAVING A SUCCESSOR.

24. Miscellaneous. (a) Wherever pursuant to this Agreement (i) Indemnitee exercises any right given to it to approve or disapprove, (ii) any arrangement or term is to be satisfactory to Indemnitee, or (iii) any other decision or determination is to be made by Indemnitee, the decision of Indemnitee to approve or disapprove, all decisions that arrangements or terms are satisfactory or not satisfactory and all other decisions and determinations made by Indemnitee, shall be in the sole and absolute discretion of Indemnitee and shall be final and conclusive, except as may be otherwise expressly and specifically provided herein.

(b) Wherever pursuant to this Agreement it is provided that Indemnitor pay any costs and expenses, such costs and expenses shall include legal fees and disbursements of Indemnitee, whether retained firms, the reimbursements for the expenses of the in-house staff or otherwise.

(c) If Indemnitor consists of more than one person or party, the obligations and liabilities of each such person or party hereunder shall be joint and several.

(d) The following rules of construction shall be applicable for all purposes of this Agreement and all documents or instruments supplemental hereto, unless the context otherwise clearly requires:

 

  (i) The terms “include,” “including” and similar terms shall be construed as if followed by the phrase “without being limited to”;

 

  (ii) the term “or” has, except where otherwise indicated, the inclusive meaning represented by the phrase “and/or”;

 

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  (iii) the words “hereof,” “herein,” “hereby,” “hereunder,” and similar terms in this Agreement refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision or section of this Agreement;

 

  (iv) an Event of Default shall “continue” or be “continuing” until such Event of Default has been waived in writing by Lender;

 

  (v) no inference in favor of or against any party shall be drawn from the fact that such party has drafted any portion hereof or any other Loan Document;

 

  (vi) any capitalized term used herein that is defined in any other Loan Document and not otherwise defined herein shall have the same meaning when used in this Agreement; and

 

  (vii) references herein to “the Property or any portion thereof” and words of similar import shall be deemed to refer, as applicable, to any portion of the Property taken as a whole (including any Individual Property) and any portion of any Individual Property.

25. State Specific Provisions. In the event of any inconsistencies between the other terms and conditions of this Agreement and this Section 25, the terms and conditions of this Section 25 shall control and be binding.

25.1 Additional Waivers. Without limiting the generality, scope or meaning of any of the foregoing or any other provision of this Agreement, to the extent it is determined that California law is applicable to this Agreement:

(a) Strategic hereby waives any and all benefits and defenses under California Civil Code Section 2810 and agrees that by doing so Strategic shall be liable even if Borrower had no liability at the time of execution of the Note, the Security Instrument or any other Loan Document or thereafter ceases to be liable. Strategic hereby waives any and all benefits and defenses under California Civil Code Section 2809 and agrees that by doing so Strategic’s liability may be larger in amount and more burdensome than that of Borrower. Strategic waives all rights to require Lender to pursue any other remedy it may have against Borrower, or any member of Borrower, including any and all benefits under California Civil Code Section 2845, 2849 and 2850. Strategic further waives any rights, defenses and benefits that may be derived from Sections 2787 to 2855, inclusive, of the California Civil Code or comparable provisions of the laws of any other jurisdiction and further waives all other suretyship defenses Strategic would otherwise have under the laws of California or any other jurisdiction.

(b) Upon a default by Borrower, Lender in its sole discretion, without prior notice to or consent of Strategic, may elect to (A) foreclose either judicially or nonjudicially against any real or personal property security it may hold for the Loan, (B) accept a transfer of any such security in lieu of foreclosure, (C) compromise or adjust the Loan or any part of it or make any other

 

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accommodation with Borrower or (D) exercise any other remedy against Borrower or any security. No such action by Lender shall release or limit the liability of Strategic, who shall remain liable under this Agreement after the action, even if the effect of the action is to deprive Strategic of any subrogation rights, rights of indemnity, or other rights to collect reimbursement from Borrower for any sums paid to Lender, whether contractual or arising by operation of law or otherwise. Strategic expressly agrees that under no circumstances shall it be deemed to have any right, title, interest or claim in or to any real or personal property to be held by Lender or any third party after any foreclosure or transfer in lieu of foreclosure of any security for the Loan.

(c) Regardless of whether Strategic may have made any payments to Lender, Strategic hereby waives (A) all rights of subrogation, indemnification, contribution and any other rights to collect reimbursement from Borrower or any other party for any sums paid to Lender, whether contractual or arising by operation of law (including the United States Bankruptcy Code or any successor or similar statute) or otherwise, (B) all rights to enforce any remedy that Lender may have against Borrower and (C) all rights to participate in any security now or later to be held by Lender for the Loan. The waivers given in this subsection (C) shall be effective until the Loan has been paid and performed in full.

(d) Strategic waives all rights and defenses arising out of an election of remedies by Lender, even though that election of remedies, such as a nonjudicial foreclosure with respect to security for a guarantied obligation, has destroyed Strategic’s rights of subrogation and reimbursement against Borrower by operation of Section 580d of the California Code of Civil Procedure or otherwise. Strategic further waives any right to a fair value hearing under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 580a, or any other similar law, to determine the size of any deficiency owing (for which Strategic would be liable hereunder) following a non-judicial foreclosure sale.

(e) Without limiting the foregoing or anything else contained in this Agreement, Strategic waives all rights and defenses that Strategic may have because the Loan is secured by real property. This means, among other things:

(i) that Lender may collect from Strategic without first foreclosing on any real or personal property collateral pledged by Borrower; and

(ii) if Lender forecloses on any real property collateral pledged by Borrower: (x) the amount of the Loan may be reduced only by the price for which that collateral is sold at the foreclosure sale, even if the collateral is worth more than the sale price; and (y) Lender may collect from Strategic even if Lender, by foreclosing on the real property collateral, has destroyed any right Strategic may have to collect from Borrower.

 

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This subsection (e) is an unconditional and irrevocable waiver of any rights and defenses Strategic may have because the Loan is secured by real property. These rights and defenses include, but are not limited to, any rights or defenses based upon Sections 580a, 580b, 580d, or 726 of the California Code of Civil Procedure.

(f) Strategic waives all rights and defenses arising out of any failure of the Lender to disclose to the Strategic any information relating to the financial condition, operations, properties or prospects of Borrower now or in the future known to the Lender (Strategic waiving any duty on the part of the Lender to disclose such information).

(g) Strategic waives all rights and defenses, if any, now or hereafter arising under the laws of the State of New York, which are the same as or similar to the rights and defenses waived as described above.

25.2 California Provisions. If it is determined that California law is applicable, then the first sentences of Sections 5 and 6 are hereby modified by adding the following to the beginning thereof: “To the extent not prohibited by California law,”.

Section 23(a) is hereby modified by deleting “AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE LIEN AND SECURITY INTEREST CREATED PURSUANT HERETO AND PURSUANT TO THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS” and substituting the following therefor: “AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE LIENS AND SECURITY INTERESTS CREATED PURSUANT TO THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS, AND THE PROVISIONS HEREOF RELATED TO SUCH LIENS AND SECURITY INTERESTS,”.

26. Additional Provisions. In the event of any inconsistencies between the other terms and conditions of this Agreement and this Section 26, the terms and conditions of this Section 26 shall control and be binding.

26.1 Indemnification. Section 1(l) is hereby deleted and the following is substituted therefor: “(l) any misrepresentation or inaccuracy in any representation or warranty set forth in Section 4.1.37 of the Loan Agreement or material breach or failure to perform any covenants or other obligations pursuant to this Agreement or Section 5.1.19 of the Loan Agreement.”

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed by Indemnitor and is effective as of the day and year first above written.

 

INDEMNITOR:
TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC,
a Delaware limited liability company
By:   TNP SRT Portfolio II Holdings, LLC,
  a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Managing Member
  By:   TNP Strategic Retail Trust Operating Partnership, LP, a Delaware limited partnership
  Its:   Sole Member
    By:   TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation
    Its:   General Partner
    By:  

/s/ Anthony W. Thompson

    Name:  

Anthony W. Thompson

    Title:  

CEO

TNP STRATEGIC RETAIL TRUST, INC., a Maryland corporation

 

By:  

/s/ Anthony W. Thompson

Name:  

Anthony W. Thompson

Title:  

CEO

 

SIGNATURE PAGE TO ENVIRONMENTAL INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

EX-10.16 17 d368735dex1016.htm MEZZANINE LOAN AGREEMENT Mezzanine Loan Agreement

EXHIBIT 10.16

Loan No. 10061253

MEZZANINE LOAN AGREEMENT

Dated as of June 13, 2012

Between

TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II HOLDINGS, LLC

as Borrower

and

KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,

as Lender


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

          Page  

ARTICLE I - DEFINITIONS; PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION

     1   

Section 1.1

  

Definitions

     1   

Section 1.2

  

Principles of Construction

     26   

ARTICLE II - GENERAL TERMS

     27   

Section 2.1

  

Loan Commitment; Disbursement to Borrower

     27   

2.1.1

  

Agreement to Lend and Borrow

     27   

2.1.2

  

Single Disbursement to Borrower

     27   

2.1.3

  

The Note, Pledge Agreement and Loan Documents

     27   

2.1.4

  

Use of Proceeds

     27   

Section 2.2

  

Interest Rate

     27   

2.2.1

  

Interest Rate

     27   

2.2.2

  

Interest Calculation

     27   

2.2.3

  

Default Rate

     28   

2.2.4

  

Usury Savings

     28   

Section 2.3

  

Loan Payment

     28   

Section 2.4

  

Prepayments

     29   

Section 2.5

  

Liquidation Events

     29   

Section 2.6

  

Lockbox Account/Cash Management

     29   

2.5.1

  

Lockbox Account

     29   

2.6.2

  

Cash Management

     30   

2.6.3

  

Mezzanine Collection Account

     31   

ARTICLE III - CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO CLOSING

     32   

ARTICLE IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

     32   

Section 4.1

  

Borrower Representations

     32   

4.1.1

  

Organization

     32   

4.1.2

  

Proceedings

     33   

4.1.3

  

No Conflicts

     33   

4.1.4

  

Litigation

     33   

4.1.5

  

Agreements

     33   

4.1.6

  

UCC Insurance; Mezzanine Lender Endorsement

     34   

4.1.7

  

Solvency

     34   

4.1.8

  

Full and Accurate Disclosure

     35   

4.1.9

  

No Plan Assets

     35   

4.1.10

  

Compliance

     35   

4.1.11

  

Financial Information

     35   

4.1.12

  

Condemnation

     36   

4.1.13

  

Federal Reserve Regulations

     36   

4.1.14

  

Not a Foreign Person

     36   

4.1.15

  

Enforceability

     36   

4.1.16

  

No Prior Assignment

     36   

4.1.17

  

Insurance

     36   

 

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4.1.18

  

Leases

     36   

4.1.19

  

Filing and Recording Taxes

     37   

4.1.20

  

Special Purpose Entity/Separateness

     37   

4.1.21

  

Management Agreement

     38   

4.1.22

  

Illegal Activity

     38   

4.1.23

  

No Change in Facts or Circumstances; Disclosure

     38   

4.1.24

  

Investment Company Act

     38   

4.1.25

  

Embargoed Person

     38   

4.1.26

  

Principal Place of Business; State of Organization

     39   

4.1.27

  

Mortgage Loan Representations and Warranties

     39   

4.1.28

  

Title Insurance Proceeds

     39   

Section 4.2

  

Survival of Representations

     39   

ARTICLE V - BORROWER COVENANTS

     39   

Section 5.1

  

Affirmative Covenants

     39   

5.1.1

  

Existence; Compliance with Legal Requirements

     39   

5.1.2

  

Taxes and Other Charges

     40   

5.1.3

  

Litigation

     41   

5.1.4

  

Access to Property

     41   

5.1.5

  

Notice of Default

     41   

5.1.6

  

Cooperate in Legal Proceedings

     41   

5.1.7

  

Perform Loan Documents

     42   

5.1.8

  

Further Assurances

     42   

5.1.9

  

Principal Place of Business, State of Organization

     42   

5.1.10

  

Financial Reporting

     43   

5.1.11

  

Business and Operations

     45   

5.1.12

  

Title to the Property

     45   

5.1.13

  

Costs of Enforcement

     45   

5.1.14

  

Estoppel Statement

     45   

5.1.15

  

Loan Proceeds

     46   

5.1.16

  

Performance by Borrower

     46   

5.1.17

  

Leasing Matters

     47   

5.1.18

  

Alterations

     47   

5.1.19

  

Operation of Property

     48   

5.1.20

  

Embargoed Person

     49   

5.1.21

  

Mortgage Loan Reserve Funds

     49   

5.1.22

  

Special Distributions

     49   

5.1.23

  

Curing

     49   

5.1.24

  

Environmental Covenants

     50   

5.1.25

  

Mortgage Borrower Covenants

     52   

Section 5.2

  

Negative Covenants

     52   

5.2.1

  

Operation of Property

     52   

5.2.2

  

Liens

     52   

5.2.3

  

Dissolution

     52   

5.2.4

  

Change In Business

     53   

5.2.5

  

Debt Cancellation

     53   

5.2.6

  

Zoning

     53   

 

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5.2.7

  

No Joint Assessment

     53   

5.2.8

  

ERISA

     53   

5.2.9

  

Transfers

     54   

5.2.10

  

Limitations on Distributions

     57   

5.2.11

  

Lost Note

     57   

5.2.12

  

Limitation on Securities Issuances

     57   

ARTICLE VI - INSURANCE; CASUALTY; CONDEMNATION

     58   

Section 6.1

  

Insurance

     58   

Section 6.2

  

Casualty

     58   

Section 6.3

  

Condemnation

     58   

Section 6.4

  

Restoration

     59   

ARTICLE VII - RESERVE FUNDS

     59   

Section 7.1

  

Transfer of Reserve Funds under Mortgage Loan

     59   

Section 7.2

  

Tax and Insurance Escrow Fund

     60   

Section 7.3

  

Replacements and Replacement Reserve

     60   

7.3.1

  

Replacement Reserve Fund

     60   

7.3.2

  

Disbursements from Replacement Reserve Account

     61   

7.3.3

  

Performance of Replacements

     62   

7.3.4

  

Failure to Make Replacements

     64   

7.3.5

  

Balance in the Replacement Reserve Account

     65   

7.3.6

  

Waiver of Deposits to the Replacement Reserve Account

     65   

Section 7.4

  

Rollover Reserve

     65   

7.4.1

  

Deposits to Rollover Reserve Fund

     65   

7.4.2

  

Withdrawal of Rollover Reserve Funds

     65   

7.4.3

  

Waiver of Rollover Reserve Fund

     65   

Section 7.5

  

Excess Cash Flow Reserve Fund

     66   

7.5.1

  

Deposits to Excess Cash Flow Reserve Fund

     66   

7.5.2

  

Release of Excess Cash Flow Reserve Funds

     67   

Section 7.6

  

Reserve Funds, Generally

     67   

ARTICLE VIII - DEFAULTS

     68   

Section 8.1

  

Event of Default

     68   

Section 8.2

  

Remedies

     70   

Section 8.3

  

Remedies Cumulative; Waivers

     73   

ARTICLE IX - SPECIAL PROVISIONS

     73   

Section 9.1

  

Securitization

     73   

9.1.1

  

Sale of Notes and Securitization

     73   

9.1.2

  

Securitization Costs

     75   

Section 9.2

  

Right to Release Information

     75   

Section 9.3

  

Exculpation

     75   

Section 9.4

  

Matters Concerning Manager

     75   

Section 9.5

  

Servicer

     75   

Section 9.6

  

Dissemination of Information

     76   

ARTICLE X - MISCELLANEOUS

     76   

Section 10.1

  

Survival

     76   

 

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Section 10.2

  

Lender’s Discretion

     77   

Section 10.3

  

Governing Law

     77   

Section 10.4

  

Modification, Waiver in Writing

     77   

Section 10.5

  

Delay Not a Waiver

     77   

Section 10.6

  

Notices

     78   

Section 10.7

  

Trial by Jury

     79   

Section 10.8

  

Headings

     79   

Section 10.9

  

Severability

     79   

Section 10.10

  

Preferences

     79   

Section 10.11

  

Waiver of Notice

     79   

Section 10.12

  

Remedies of Borrower

     80   

Section 10.13

  

Expenses; Indemnity

     80   

Section 10.14

  

Schedules Incorporated

     81   

Section 10.15

  

Offsets, Counterclaims and Defenses

     81   

Section 10.16

  

No Joint Venture or Partnership; No Third Party .Beneficiaries

     81   

Section 10.17

  

Publicity

     82   

Section 10.18

  

Waiver of Marshalling of Assets

     82   

Section 10.19

  

Waiver of Counterclaim

     82   

Section 10.20

  

Conflict; Construction of Documents; Reliance

     82   

Section 10.21

  

Brokers and Financial Advisors

     83   

Section 10.22

  

Prior Agreements

     83   

Section 10.23

  

Liability

     83   

Section 10.24

  

Certain Additional Rights of Lender (VCOC)

     83   

Section 10.25

  

OFAC

     84   

Section 10.26

  

Duplicate Originals; Counterparts

     84   

ARTICLE XI - SPECIAL PROVISIONS

     84   

Section 11.1

  

The Mortgage Loan and Additional Matters

     84   

11.1.1

  

Compliance with Mortgage Loan Documents

     84   

11.1.2

  

Other Limitations

     85   

11.1.3

  

Additional Representations and Warranties

     86   

11.1.4

  

Mortgage Loan Defaults

     86   

11.1.5

  

Acquisition of the Mortgage Loan

     87   

11.1.6

  

Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure

     87   

11.1.7

  

Refinancing or Prepayment of the Mortgage Loan

     88   

11.1.8

  

Intercreditor Agreement

     88   

11.1.9

  

Independent Approval Rights

     88   

 

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SCHEDULES

 

Schedule I       Rent Roll
Schedule II       Organizational Chart of Borrower

 

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MEZZANINE LOAN AGREEMENT

THIS MEZZANINE LOAN AGREEMENT, dated as of June 13, 2012 (as amended, restated, replaced, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, this “Agreement”), between KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association, having an address at 11501 Outlook, Suite 300, Overland Park, Kansas 66211 (together with its successors and assigns, “Lender”) and TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II HOLDINGS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, having its principal place of business 1900 Main Street, Suite 700, Irvine, California 92614 (“Borrower”).

W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, Borrower desires to obtain the Loan (as hereinafter defined) from Lender; and

WHEREAS, Lender is willing to make the Loan to Borrower, subject to and in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents (as hereinafter defined).

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the making of the Loan by Lender and the covenants, agreements, representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement, the parties hereto hereby covenant, agree, represent and warrant as follows:

ARTICLE I - DEFINITIONS; PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION.

Section 1.1 Definitions. For all purposes of this Agreement, except as otherwise expressly required or unless the context clearly indicates a contrary intent:

Accrual Period” means the period commencing on and including the first (1st) day of each calendar month during the term of the Loan and ending on and including the final calendar date of such calendar month; however, the initial Accrual Period shall commence on and include the Closing Date and shall end on and include the final calendar date of the calendar month in which the Closing Date occurs.

Action” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.3 hereof.

Additional Insolvency Opinion” means any subsequent Insolvency Opinion.

Additional Permitted Transfer” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.2.9(f).

Affiliate” means, as to any Person, any other Person that, directly or indirectly, is in Control of, is Controlled by or is under common Control with such Person or is a director or officer of such Person or of an Affiliate of such Person.


Affiliated Manager” means any Manager in which Mortgage Borrower, Borrower or Guarantor has, directly or indirectly, any legal, beneficial or economic interest.

Aggregate Debt Service” means, with respect to any particular period of time, the scheduled principal and interest payments due under the Note and the Mortgage Note, in the aggregate.

Annual Budget” means the operating budget, including all planned Capital Expenditures, for the Property prepared by Mortgage Borrower in accordance with the Mortgage Loan Agreement for the applicable Fiscal Year or other period.

Anticipated Repayment Date” has the meaning set forth in the Note.

Approved Annual Budget” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.1.10(f) hereof.

“Availability Threshold” has the meaning set forth in the Mortgage Loan Agreement.

Award” means any compensation paid by any Governmental Authority in connection with a Condemnation.

Bankruptcy Action” means with respect to any Person: (a) such Person filing a voluntary petition under the Bankruptcy Code or any other Federal or state bankruptcy or insolvency law; (b) the filing of an involuntary petition against such Person under the Bankruptcy Code or any other Federal or state bankruptcy or insolvency law; (c) such Person filing an answer consenting to or otherwise acquiescing in or joining in any involuntary petition filed against it, by any other Person under the Bankruptcy Code or any other Federal or state bankruptcy or insolvency law; (d) such Person consenting to or acquiescing in or joining in an application for the appointment of a custodian, receiver, trustee, or examiner for such Person or any portion of the Property; or (e) such Person making an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or admitting, in writing or in any legal proceeding, its insolvency or inability to pay its debts as they become due.

Bankruptcy Code” means Title 11 of the United States Code, 11 U.S.C. §101, et seq., as the same may be amended from time to time, and any successor statute or statutes and all rules and regulations from time to time promulgated thereunder, and any comparable foreign laws relating to bankruptcy, insolvency or creditors’ rights or any other Federal or state bankruptcy or insolvency law.

Bi-Lo” has the meaning specified in Section 7.5(a) hereof.

Bi-Lo Lease” has the meaning specified in Section 7.5(a) hereof.

Bi-Lo/Kroger Rollover Reserve Account” has the meaning specified in Section 7.5(a) hereof.

Bi-Lo/Kroger Rollover Reserve Fund” has the meaning specified in Section 7.5(a) hereof.

 

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Bi-Lo Space” has the meaning specified in Section 7.5(a) hereof.

Borrower” has the meaning set forth in the introductory paragraph hereto, together with its successors and permitted assigns.

Business Day” means a day upon which commercial banks are not authorized or required by law to close in the city designated from time to time as the place for receipt of payments.

Capital Expenditures” means, for any period, the amount expended for items capitalized under GAAP (including expenditures for building improvements or major repairs, leasing commissions and tenant improvements).

Cash Sweep Event” means the occurrence of: (a) an Event of Default; (b) any Bankruptcy Action of Mortgage Borrower, Borrower or Manager; or (c) a DSCR Trigger Event.

Cash Sweep Event Cure” means (a) if the Cash Sweep Event is caused solely by the occurrence of a DSCR Trigger Event, the achievement of a Debt Service Coverage Ratio of 1.25 to 1.00 or greater for two (2) consecutive quarters based upon the trailing six (6) month period immediately preceding the date of determination, (b) if the Cash Sweep Event is caused by an Event of Default, the acceptance by Lender of a cure of such Event of Default (which cure Lender is not obligated to accept and may reject or accept in its discretion), or (c) if the Cash Sweep Event is caused by a Bankruptcy Action of Manager, if Borrower replaces the Manager with a Qualified Manager under a Replacement Management Agreement within sixty (60) days of the occurrence of the Bankruptcy Action of Manager; provided, however, that, such Cash Sweep Event Cure set forth in this definition shall be subject to the following conditions: (i) no Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing under this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents, (ii) a Cash Sweep Event Cure may occur no more than a total of two (2) times in the aggregate during the term of the Loan, and (iii) Borrower shall have paid all of Lender’s reasonable expenses incurred in connection with such Cash Sweep Event Cure including, reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses.

Cash Sweep Period” means each period commencing on the occurrence of a Cash Sweep Event and continuing until the earlier of (a) the Payment Date next occurring following the related Cash Sweep Event Cure, or (b) until payment in full of all principal and interest on the Loan and all other amounts payable under the Loan Documents.

Casualty” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.2 hereof.

Closing Date” means the date of the funding of the Loan.

Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, as it may be further amended from time to time, and any successor statutes thereto, and applicable U.S. Department of Treasury regulations issued pursuant thereto in temporary or final form.

Collateral” has the meaning set forth in the Pledge Agreement.

 

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Condemnation” means a temporary or permanent taking by any Governmental Authority as the result or in lieu or in anticipation of the exercise of the right of condemnation or eminent domain, of all or any part of the Property, or any interest therein or right accruing thereto, including any right of access thereto or any change of grade affecting the Property or any part thereof.

Control” means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of management, policies or activities of a Person, whether through ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise. “Controlled” and “Controlling” have correlative meanings.

Control Acknowledgment” means that certain Control Acknowledgment and Agreement executed this same date for the benefit of Lender.

Current Owner” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.2.9(f).

Debt” means the outstanding principal amount set forth in, and evidenced by, this Agreement and the Note together with all interest accrued and unpaid thereon and all other sums (including any Yield Maintenance Amount) due to Lender in respect of the Loan under the Note, this Agreement, the Pledge Agreement or any other Loan Document.

“Debt Service” means, with respect to any particular period of time, the sum of scheduled interest payments due under the Note.

Debt Service Coverage Ratio” means a ratio for the applicable period in which:

(a) the numerator is the Net Operating Income (excluding interest on credit accounts and using annualized operating expenses for any recurring expenses not paid monthly (e.g., Taxes and Insurance Premiums)) for such period as set forth in the statements required hereunder, without deduction for (i) actual management fees incurred in connection with the operation of the Property, or (ii) amounts paid to the Mortgage Loan Reserve Funds and the Reserve Funds, less (A) management fees equal to the greater of (1) assumed management fees of 5% of Gross Income from Operations and (2) the actual management fees incurred, (B) annual Replacement Reserve Fund contributions equal to $87,072.00, (C) annual Rollover Reserve Fund contributions equal to $212,400.00, and (D) annual Bi-Lo/Kroger Reserve Fund contributions equal to $122,053.00; and

(b) the denominator is the Aggregate Debt Service for such period.

Default” means the occurrence of any event hereunder or under any other Loan Document which, but for the giving of notice or passage of time, or both, would be an Event of Default.

Default Rate” means, with respect to the Loan, a rate per annum equal to the lesser of (a) the Maximum Legal Rate or (b) five percent (5%) above the Interest Rate.

 

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Disclosure Documents” means, collectively and as applicable, any offering circular, prospectus, prospectus supplement, private placement memorandum or other offering document, in each case, in connection with a Securitization.

Division” shall mean an administrative or operating unit of a Person as opposed to a separate entity wholly or partially owned by such Person.

DSCR Trigger Event” has the meaning set forth in the Mortgage Loan Agreement.

Eligible Account” means a separate and identifiable account from all other funds held by the holding institution that is either (a) an account or accounts maintained with a federal or state-chartered depository institution or trust company which complies with the definition of Eligible Institution or (b) a segregated trust account or accounts maintained with a federal or state chartered depository institution or trust company acting in its fiduciary capacity which, in the case of a state chartered depository institution or trust company, is subject to regulations substantially similar to 12 C.F.R. §9.10(b), having in either case a combined capital and surplus of at least $50,000,000.00 and subject to supervision or examination by federal and state authority. An Eligible Account will not be evidenced by a certificate of deposit, passbook or other instrument.

Eligible Institution” means KeyBank National Association or a depository institution or trust company insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the short term unsecured debt obligations or commercial paper of which are rated at least “A-1+” by S&P, “P-1” by Moody’s and “F-1+” by Fitch in the case of accounts in which funds are held for thirty (30) days or less (or, in the case of accounts in which funds are held for more than thirty (30) days, the long-term unsecured debt obligations of which are rated at least “AA-” by Fitch and S&P and “Aa3” by Moody’s).

Embargoed Person” means any Person, entity or government subject to trade restrictions under U.S. law, including The USA PATRIOT Act (including the anti terrorism provisions thereof), the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. §§ 1701, et seq., The Trading with the Enemy Act, 50 U.S.C. App. 1 et seq., and any Executive Orders or regulations promulgated thereunder including those related to Specially Designated Nationals and Specially Designated Global Terrorists, with the result that the investment in Borrower or Guarantor, as applicable (whether directly or indirectly), is prohibited by law or the Loan made by the Lender is in violation of law.

Environmental Indemnity” means that certain Environmental Indemnity Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, executed by Borrower and Guarantor in connection with the Loan for the benefit of Lender, as the same may be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

Environmental Law” means any present and future federal, state and local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations and the like, as well as common law, relating to protection of human health or the environment, relating to Hazardous Substances, relating to liability for or costs of Remediation or prevention of Releases of Hazardous Substances or relating to liability for or costs of other actual or threatened danger to human health or the environment.

 

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Environmental Law includes, but is not limited to, the following statutes, as amended, any successor thereto, and any regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, and any state or local statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations and the like addressing similar issues: the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act; the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act; the Hazardous Substances Transportation Act; the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (including Subtitle I relating to underground storage tanks); the Solid Waste Disposal Act; the Clean Water Act; the Clean Air Act; the Toxic Substances Control Act; the Safe Drinking Water Act; the Occupational Safety and Health Act; the Federal Water Pollution Control Act; the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act; the Endangered Species Act; the National Environmental Policy Act; and the River and Harbors Appropriation Act. Environmental Law also includes, but is not limited to, any present and future federal, state and local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations and the like, as well as common law: conditioning transfer of property upon a negative declaration or other approval of a governmental authority of the environmental condition of the Property; requiring notification or disclosure of Releases of Hazardous Substances or other environmental condition of the Property to any governmental authority or other Person, whether or not in connection with transfer of title to or interest in property; imposing conditions or requirements in connection with permits or other authorization for lawful activity; relating to nuisance, trespass or other causes of action related to the Property; or relating to wrongful death, personal injury, or property or other damage in connection with any physical condition or use of the Property.

Environmental Lien” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.1.24 hereof.

Equity Interests” means (a) partnership interests (whether general or limited) in an entity that is a partnership; (b) membership interests in an entity that is a limited liability company; or (c) the shares or stock interests in an entity that is a corporation.

ERISA” means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended from time to time, and the regulations promulgated and the rulings issued thereunder.

Event of Default” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.1(a) hereof.

Excess Cash Flow” has the meaning set forth in the Mezzanine Cash Management Agreement.

Excess Cash Flow Reserve Account” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.6 hereof.

Excess Cash Flow Reserve Fund” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.6 hereof.

Extraordinary Expense” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.1.10(g) hereof.

Fiscal Year” means each twelve (12) month period commencing on January 1 and ending on December 31 during each year of the term of the Loan.

Fitch” means Fitch, Inc.

GAAP” means generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America as of the date of the applicable financial report.

 

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Governing State” has the meaning set forth is Section 10.3 hereof.

Governmental Authority” means any court, board, agency, commission, office or other authority of any nature whatsoever for any governmental unit (foreign, federal, state, county, district, municipal, city or otherwise) whether now or hereafter in existence.

Gross Income from Operations” means, during any period, all sustainable income as reported on the financial statements delivered by Mortgage Borrower in accordance with the Mortgage Loan Agreement, computed in accordance with GAAP, derived from the ownership and operation of the Property from whatever source during such period, including, (i) Rents from Tenants that are in occupancy, open for business and paying full contractual rent without right of offset or credit, (ii) utility charges, (iii) escalations, (iv) forfeited security deposits, (v) interest on credit accounts, (vi) service fees or charges, (vii) license fees, (viii) parking fees, (ix) rent concessions or credits, (x) income from vending machines, (xi) business interruption or other loss of income or rental insurance proceeds, (xii) other required pass-throughs and (xii) interest on Reserve Funds, if any, but excluding (i) Rents from month-to-month Tenants, Tenants during a free-rent period, or Tenants that are included in any Bankruptcy Action, (ii) sales, use and occupancy or other taxes on receipts required to be accounted for by Mortgage Borrower to any Governmental Authority, (iii) refunds and uncollectible accounts, (iv) sales of furniture, fixtures and equipment, (v) insurance proceeds (other than business interruption or other loss of income or rental insurance), (vi) Awards, (vii) unforfeited security deposits, (viii) utility and other similar deposits and (ix) any disbursements to Mortgage Borrower from the Mortgage Loan Reserve Funds, if any. Gross income shall not be diminished as a result of the Security Instrument or the creation of any intervening estate or interest in the Property or any part thereof.

Guarantor” means TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation.

Guaranty” means that certain Guaranty Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, executed and delivered by Guarantor in connection with the Loan to and for the benefit of Lender, as the same may be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

Hazardous Substances” means any and all substances (whether solid, liquid or gas) defined, listed, or otherwise classified as pollutants, hazardous wastes, hazardous substances, hazardous materials, extremely hazardous wastes, or words of similar meaning or regulatory effect under any present or future Environmental Laws or that may have a negative impact on human health or the environment, including petroleum and petroleum products, asbestos and asbestos-containing materials, polychlorinated biphenyls, lead, radon, radioactive materials, flammables, explosives, mold, mycotoxins, microbial matter and airborne pathogens (naturally occurring or otherwise), but excluding substances of kinds and in amounts ordinarily and customarily used or stored in similar properties for the purpose of cleaning or other maintenance or operations and otherwise in compliance with all Environmental Laws.

Immediate Family Member” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.2.9(f).

Improvements” has the meaning set forth in the granting clause of the Security Instrument.

 

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Indebtedness” of a Person, at a particular date, means the sum (without duplication) at such date of (a) all indebtedness or liability of such Person (including amounts for borrowed money and indebtedness in the form of mezzanine debt or preferred equity); (b) obligations evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes, or other similar instruments; (c) obligations for the deferred purchase price of property or services (including trade obligations); (d) obligations under letters of credit; (e) obligations under acceptance facilities; (f) all guaranties, endorsements (other than for collection or deposit in the ordinary course of business) and other contingent obligations to purchase, to provide funds for payment, to supply funds, to invest in any Person or entity, or otherwise to assure a creditor against loss; and (g) obligations secured by any Liens, whether or not the obligations have been assumed (other than the Permitted Encumbrances).

Indemnified Liabilities” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.13(b) hereof.

Indemnified Parties” means Lender and, its designee, (whether or not it is the Lender), any Affiliate of Lender that has filed any registration statement relating to the Securitization or has acted as the sponsor or depositor in connection with the Securitization, any Affiliate of Lender that acts as an underwriter, placement agent or initial purchaser of Securities issued in the Securitization, any other co underwriters, co placement agents or co initial purchasers of Securities issued in the Securitization, and each of their respective officers, directors, partners, employees, representatives, agents and Affiliates and each Person or entity who Controls any such Person within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act of 1933 as amended or Section 20 of the Security Exchange Act of 1934 as amended, any Person who is or will have been involved in the origination of the Loan, any Person who is or will have been involved in the servicing of the Loan secured hereby, any Person in whose name the encumbrance created by the Security Instrument is or will have been recorded, any Person who may hold or acquire or will have held a full or partial interest in the Loan secured hereby (including investors or prospective investors in the Securities, as well as custodians, trustees and other fiduciaries who hold or have held a full or partial interest in the Loan secured hereby for the benefit of third parties) as well as the respective directors, officers, shareholders, partners, employees, agents, servants, representatives, contractors, subcontractors, affiliates, subsidiaries, participants, successors and assigns of any and all of the foregoing (including any other Person who holds or acquires or will have held a participation or other full or partial interest in the Loan, whether during the term of the Loan or as a part of or following a foreclosure of the Loan and including any successors by merger, consolidation or acquisition of all or a substantial portion of Lender’s assets and business).

Independent Director” means a natural Person who (a) is not at the time of initial appointment, or at any time while serving in such capacity, and is not, and has never been, and shall not while serving as Independent Director be: (i) a stockholder, director (with the exception of serving as the Independent Director of Borrower), officer, employee, partner, member (other than a “special member” or “springing member”), manager, attorney or counsel of Borrower, equity owners of Borrower or Guarantor or any Affiliate of Borrower or Guarantor; (ii) a customer, supplier or other person who derives any of its purchases or revenues from its activities with Borrower or Guarantor, equity owners of Borrower or Guarantor or any Affiliate of Borrower or Guarantor; (iii) a Person Controlling or under common Control with any such stockholder, director, officer, employee, partner, member, manager, attorney, counsel, equity owner, customer, supplier or other Person; or (iv) a member of the immediate family of any such

 

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stockholder, director, officer, employee, partner, member, manager, attorney, counsel, equity owner, customer, supplier or other Person and (b) has (i) prior experience as an independent director or independent manager for a corporation, a trust or limited liability company whose charter documents required the unanimous consent of all independent directors or independent managers thereof before such corporation, trust or limited liability company could consent to the institution of bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings against it or could file a petition seeking relief under any applicable federal or state law relating to bankruptcy and (ii) at least three years of employment experience with one or more nationally-recognized companies that provides, inter alia, professional independent directors or independent managers in the ordinary course of their respective business to issuers of securitization or structured finance instruments, agreements or securities or lenders originating commercial real estate loans for inclusion in securitization or structured finance instruments, agreements or securities (a “Professional Independent Director”) and is at all times during his or her service as an Independent Director of Borrower an employee of such a company or companies. A natural Person who satisfies the foregoing definition except for being (or having been) the independent director or independent manager of a “special purpose entity” affiliated with Borrower (provided such affiliate does not or did not own a direct or indirect equity interest in an Borrower) shall not be disqualified from serving as an Independent Director, provided that such natural Person satisfies all other criteria set forth above and that the fees such individual earns from serving as independent director or independent manager of affiliates of Borrower or in any given year constitute in the aggregate less than five percent (5%) of such individual’s annual income for that year. A natural Person who satisfies the foregoing definition other than subparagraph (a)(ii) shall not be disqualified from serving as an Independent Director of Borrower if such individual is a Professional Independent Director and such individual complies with the requirements of the previous sentence.

Individual Property” shall mean each parcel of real property, the Improvements thereon and all personal property owned by Mortgage Borrower and encumbered by the applicable Security Instrument, together with all rights pertaining to such property and Improvements, as more particularly described in the granting clauses of the applicable Security Instrument and referred to therein as the “Property”; which shall include (a) that certain property commonly known as Florissant Marketplace located at 8200 and 8182 N. Lindbergh Boulevard, Florissant, Missouri; (b) that certain property commonly known as Bi-Lo Grocery Store located at 1436 J A Cochran Bypass, Chester, South Carolina; (c) that certain property commonly known as Ensenada Square located at 301 South Bowen Road, Arlington, Texas; (d) that certain property commonly known as Morningside Marketplace located at 14574 Baseline Avenue, Fontana, California; and (e) that certain property commonly known as Shops at Turkey Creek located at 10911 Turkey Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee.

Initial Interest Payment Per Diem” means $555.56

Insolvency Opinion” means that certain non-consolidation opinion letter dated the date hereof delivered by Kaplan Voekler Cunningham & Frank, PLC in connection with the Loan.

Insurance Premiums” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.1(b) of the Mortgage Loan Agreement.

 

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Intercreditor Agreement” means that certain Intercreditor Agreement dated as of the date hereof between Lender and Mortgage Lender, as may be amended or modified.

Interest Rate” means: (i) from and after the date hereof through and including the Anticipated Repayment Date, a rate of ten percent (10%) per annum; and (ii) after the Anticipated Repayment Date, a rate of fifteen percent (15%) per annum.

Kroger” has the meaning specified in Section 7.5(a) hereof.

Kroger Lease” has the meaning specified in Section 7.5(a) hereof.

Kroger Space” has the meaning specified in Section 7.5(a) hereof.

Late Charge” has the meaning set forth in Section 5 of the Note.

Lease” means any lease, sublease or subsublease, letting, license, concession or other agreement (whether written or oral and whether now or hereafter in effect) pursuant to which any Person is granted a possessory interest in, or right to use or occupy all or any portion of any space in the Property by or on behalf of Borrower, and (a) every modification, amendment or other agreement relating to such lease, sublease, subsublease, or other agreement entered into in connection with such lease, sublease, subsublease, or other agreement and (b) every guarantee of the performance and observance of the covenants, conditions and agreements to be performed and observed by the other party thereto.

Legal Requirements” means, all federal, state, county, municipal and other governmental statutes, laws, rules, orders, regulations, ordinances, judgments, decrees and injunctions of Governmental Authorities affecting the Property or any part thereof, or the construction, use, alteration or operation thereof, or any part thereof, whether now or hereafter enacted and in force, and all permits, licenses and authorizations and regulations relating thereto, and all covenants, agreements, restrictions and encumbrances contained in any instruments, either of record or known to Borrower, at any time in force affecting Borrower, the Mortgage Borrower, the Property or any part thereof, including any which may (a) require repairs, modifications or alterations in or to the Property or any part thereof, or (b) in any way limit the use and enjoyment thereof.

Lender” has the meaning set forth in the introductory paragraph hereto, together with its successors and assigns.

Lien” means, any mortgage, deed of trust, deed to secure debt, indemnity deed of trust, lien, pledge, hypothecation, assignment, security interest, or any other encumbrance, charge or transfer of, on or affecting Mortgage Borrower, Borrower, the Property, or the Collateral, any portion thereof or any interest therein, including any conditional sale or other title retention agreement, any financing lease having substantially the same economic effect as any of the foregoing, the filing of any financing statement, and mechanic’s, materialmen’s and other similar liens and encumbrances.

Liquidation Event” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.5(a) hereof.

 

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Loan” means the loan made by Lender to Borrower pursuant to this Agreement.

Loan Documents” means, collectively, this Agreement, the Note, the Pledge Agreement, the Guaranty, the Subordination of Management Agreement, the Environmental Indemnity Agreement, the Proxy Agreement, Control Acknowledgment, Mezzanine Cash Management Agreement, and all other documents now or hereafter executed and/or delivered in connection with the Loan.

Lockbox Account” has the meaning set forth in the Mortgage Loan Agreement.

Lockbox Agreement” has the meaning set forth in the Mortgage Loan Agreement.

Lockbox Bank” has the meaning set forth in the Mortgage Loan Agreement.

Management Agreement” means, individually or collectively (as the context may require), each management agreement entered into by and between Mortgage Borrower and Manager, pursuant to which Manager is to provide management and other services with respect to the Property, or, if the context requires, a Qualified Manager who is managing the Property in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Mortgage Loan Agreement.

Manager” means TNP Property Manager, LLC, or if the context requires, a Qualified Manager who is managing the Property in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement pursuant to a Replacement Management Agreement.

Material Action” means to consolidate or merge Borrower with or into any Person, or sell all or substantially all of the assets of Borrower, or to institute proceedings to have Borrower be adjudicated bankrupt or insolvent, or consent to the institution of bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings against Borrower or file a petition seeking, or consent to, reorganization or relief with respect to Borrower under any applicable federal or state law relating to bankruptcy, or consent to the appointment of a receiver, liquidator, assignee, trustee, sequestrator (or other similar official) of Borrower or a substantial part of its property, or make any assignment for the benefit of creditors of Borrower, or admit in writing Borrower’s inability to pay its debts generally as they become due, or take action in furtherance of any such action, or, to the fullest extent permitted by law, dissolve or liquidate Borrower.

Maturity Date” means July 1, 2019, or such other date on which the final payment of principal of the Note becomes due and payable as therein or herein provided, whether at such stated maturity date, by declaration of acceleration, or otherwise.

Maximum Legal Rate” means the maximum nonusurious interest rate, if any, that at any time or from time to time may be contracted for, taken, reserved, charged or received on the indebtedness evidenced by the Note and as provided for herein or the other Loan Documents, under the laws of such state or states whose laws are held by any court of competent jurisdiction to govern the interest rate provisions of the Loan.

Mezzanine Cash Management Agreement” means the Mezzanine Cash Management Agreement, dated the date of this Agreement, among Borrower, Manager, Mortgage Borrower, Lender and Mortgage Lender, together with any extensions, renewals, amendments or modifications thereof.

 

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Mezzanine Collection Account” shall mean the Eligible Account at a bank acceptable to Lender in the name of Lender as secured party, in which it has sole dominion and control, in which the Monthly Debt Service Payment Amount is deposited each month in accordance with the Mortgage Loan Documents.

Monthly Debt Service Payment Amount” has the meaning set forth in the Note.

Moody’s” means Moody’s Investors Service, Inc.

Mortgage Borrower” means TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.

Mortgage Borrower Company Agreement” means the Operating Agreement of Mortgage Borrower.

Mortgage Cash Management Account” means the Cash Management Account, as defined in the Mortgage Loan Agreement.

Mortgage Cash Management Agreement” means the Cash Management Agreement, as defined in the Mortgage Loan Agreement.

Mortgage Cash Management System” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.5.2(c).

“Mortgage Lender” means KeyBank National Association, N.A., and its successors and assigns.

Mortgage Loan” means the $26,000,000.00 loan from Mortgage Lender to Mortgage Borrower pursuant to the Mortgage Loan Documents.

Mortgage Loan Accounts” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.6.2(a).

Mortgage Loan Agreement” means that certain Loan Agreement dated of even date herewith between Mortgage Lender and Mortgage Borrower.

Mortgage Loan Default” means an “Event of Default” as defined in the Mortgage Loan Agreement.

Mortgage Loan Documents” means the Loan Documents, as defined in the Mortgage Loan Agreement.

Mortgage Loan Reserve Funds” means the “Reserve Funds” as defined in the Mortgage Loan Agreement.

Mortgage Note” means the Promissory Note evidencing the Mortgage Loan.

 

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Net Cash Flow” means, with respect to the Property for any period, the amount obtained by subtracting Operating Expenses and Capital Expenditures for such period from Gross Income from Operations for such period.

Net Liquidation Proceeds After Debt Service” shall mean, with respect to any Liquidation Event, all amounts paid to or received by or on behalf of Mortgage Borrower in connection with such Liquidation Event, including proceeds of any sale, refinancing or other disposition or liquidation, less (a) Lender’s and/or Mortgage Lender’s reasonable costs incurred in connection with the recovery thereof, (b) the costs incurred by Mortgage Borrower in connection with a Restoration of all or any portion of an Individual Property made in accordance with the Mortgage Loan Documents, (c) amounts required or permitted to be deducted therefrom and amounts paid pursuant to the Mortgage Loan Documents to Mortgage Lender, (d) in the case of a foreclosure sale, disposition or Transfer of each applicable Individual Property in connection with realization thereon following an Event of Default under the Mortgage Loan, such reasonable and customary costs and expenses of sale or other disposition (including attorneys’ fees and brokerage commissions), (e) in the case of a foreclosure sale, such costs and expenses incurred by Mortgage Lender under the Mortgage Loan Documents as Mortgage Lender shall be entitled to receive reimbursement for under the terms of the Mortgage Loan Documents, (f) in the case of a refinancing of the Mortgage Loan, such costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) of such refinancing as shall be reasonably approved by Lender, (g) in the case of a sale of any Individual Property in accordance with the provisions of the Mortgage Loan Agreement, such fees, costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) of such sale as shall be reasonably approved by Lender and (h) the amount of any prepayments required pursuant to the Mortgage Loan Documents, and/or the Loan Documents, in connection with any such Liquidation Event.

Net Operating Income” means the amount obtained by subtracting Operating Expenses from Gross Income from Operations.

Net Proceeds” has the meaning set forth in the Mortgage Loan Agreement.

Note” means that certain Promissory Note, dated the date hereof, in the principal amount of $2,000,000.00, made by Borrower in favor of Lender, as the same may be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

OFAC” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.25 hereof.

Officer’s Certificate” means a certificate delivered to Lender by Borrower which is signed by an authorized officer of Borrower or the general partner, managing member or sole member of Borrower, as applicable.

Operating Expenses” means the total of all expenditures, computed in accordance with GAAP, of whatever kind relating to the operation, maintenance and management of the Property that are incurred by Mortgage Borrower on a regular monthly or other periodic basis, including, bad debt, utilities, ordinary repairs and maintenance, insurance, license fees, property taxes and assessments, advertising expenses, management fees, payroll and related taxes, computer processing charges, operational equipment or other lease payments as approved by Mortgage Lender, and other similar costs, but excluding depreciation, debt service under the Mortgage Loan Documents, Capital Expenditures and contributions to the Mortgage Loan Accounts.

 

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Original Principal Amount” means $2,000,000.00.

Other Charges” means all ground rents, maintenance charges, impositions other than Taxes, and any other charges, including vault charges and license fees for the use of vaults, chutes and similar areas adjoining the Property, now or hereafter levied or assessed or imposed against the Property or any part thereof.

“Outstanding Principal Balance” or “OPB” means the portion of the Original Principal Amount that remains outstanding from time to time

Payment Date” means the first (1st) day of each calendar month during the term of the Loan.

Permitted Encumbrances” means, (a) with respect to the Collateral, the Liens created by the Loan Documents and (b) with respect to the Property only, collectively, (i) the Liens and security interests created by the Mortgage Loan Documents, (ii) all Liens, encumbrances and other matters disclosed in the Title Insurance Policy, (iii) Liens, if any, for Taxes imposed by any Governmental Authority not yet due or delinquent, and (iv) such other title and survey exceptions as Lender has approved or may approve in writing in Lender’s discretion, which Permitted Encumbrances in the aggregate do not materially adversely affect the value or use of the Property, Mortgage Borrower’s ability to pay the Mortgage Loan obligations as they become due, or Borrower’s ability to repay the Loan when it becomes due.

Permitted Investments” means any one or more of the following obligations or securities acquired at a purchase price of not greater than par, including those issued by Servicer, the trustee under any Securitization or any of their respective Affiliates, payable on demand or having a maturity date not later than the Business Day immediately prior to the first Payment Date following the date of acquiring such investment and meeting one of the appropriate standards set forth below:

(i) obligations of, or obligations fully guaranteed as to payment of principal and interest by, the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof provided such obligations are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States of America including obligations of: the U.S. Treasury (all direct or fully guaranteed obligations), the Farmers Home Administration (certificates of beneficial ownership), the General Services Administration (participation certificates), the U.S. Maritime Administration (guaranteed Title XI financing), the Small Business Administration (guaranteed participation certificates and guaranteed pool certificates), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (local authority bonds) and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (guaranteed transit bonds); provided, however, that the investments described in this clause must (A) have a predetermined fixed dollar of principal due at maturity that cannot vary or change, (B) if rated by S&P, must not have an “r” highlighter affixed to their rating, (C) if such investments have a variable rate of interest, such interest rate must be tied to a single interest rate index plus a fixed spread (if any) and must move proportionately with that index, and (D) such investments must not be subject to liquidation prior to their maturity;

 

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(ii) Federal Housing Administration debentures;

(iii) obligations of the following United States government sponsored agencies: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (debt obligations), the Farm Credit System (consolidated systemwide bonds and notes), the Federal Home Loan Banks (consolidated debt obligations), the Federal National Mortgage Association (debt obligations), the Financing Corp. (debt obligations), and the Resolution Funding Corp. (debt obligations); provided, however, that the investments described in this clause must (A) have a predetermined fixed dollar of principal due at maturity that cannot vary or change, (B) if rated by S&P, must not have an “r” highlighter affixed to their rating, (C) if such investments have a variable rate of interest, such interest rate must be tied to a single interest rate index plus a fixed spread (if any) and must move proportionately with that index, and (D) such investments must not be subject to liquidation prior to their maturity;

(iv) federal funds, unsecured certificates of deposit, time deposits, bankers’ acceptances and repurchase agreements with maturities of not more than 365 days of any bank, the short term obligations of which at all times are rated in the highest short term rating category by each Rating Agency (or, if not rated by all Rating Agencies, rated by at least one Rating Agency in the highest short term rating category and otherwise acceptable to each other Rating Agency, as confirmed in writing that such investment would not, in and of itself, result in a downgrade, qualification or withdrawal of the initial, or, if higher, then current ratings assigned to the Securities); provided, however, that the investments described in this clause must (A) have a predetermined fixed dollar of principal due at maturity that cannot vary or change, (B) if rated by S&P, must not have an “r” highlighter affixed to their rating, (C) if such investments have a variable rate of interest, such interest rate must be tied to a single interest rate index plus a fixed spread (if any) and must move proportionately with that index, and (D) such investments must not be subject to liquidation prior to their maturity;

(v) fully Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation-insured demand and time deposits in, or certificates of deposit of, or bankers’ acceptances issued by, any bank or trust company, savings and loan association or savings bank, the short term obligations of which at all times are rated in the highest short term rating category by each Rating Agency (or, if not rated by all Rating Agencies, rated by at least one Rating Agency in the highest short term rating category and otherwise acceptable to each other Rating Agency, as confirmed in writing that such investment would not, in and of itself, result in a downgrade, qualification or withdrawal of the initial, or, if higher, then current ratings assigned to the Securities); provided, however, that the investments described in this clause must (A) have a predetermined fixed dollar of principal due at maturity that cannot vary or change, (B) if rated by S&P, must not have an “r” highlighter affixed to their rating, (C) if such investments have a variable rate of interest, such interest rate must be tied to a single interest rate index plus a fixed spread (if any) and must move proportionately with that index, and (D) such investments must not be subject to liquidation prior to their maturity;

 

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(vi) debt obligations with maturities of not more than 365 days and at all times rated by each Rating Agency (or, if not rated by all Rating Agencies, rated by at least one Rating Agency and otherwise acceptable to each other Rating Agency, as confirmed in writing that such investment would not, in and of itself, result in a downgrade, qualification or withdrawal of the initial, or, if higher, then current ratings assigned to the Securities) in its highest long-term unsecured rating category; provided, however, that the investments described in this clause must (A) have a predetermined fixed dollar of principal due at maturity that cannot vary or change, (B) if rated by S&P, must not have an “r” highlighter affixed to their rating, (C) if such investments have a variable rate of interest, such interest rate must be tied to a single interest rate index plus a fixed spread (if any) and must move proportionately with that index, and (D) such investments must not be subject to liquidation prior to their maturity;

(vii) commercial paper (including both non interest-bearing discount obligations and interest-bearing obligations payable on demand or on a specified date not more than one year after the date of issuance thereof) with maturities of not more than 365 days and that at all times is rated by each Rating Agency (or, if not rated by all Rating Agencies, rated by at least one Rating Agency and otherwise acceptable to each other Rating Agency, as confirmed in writing that such investment would not, in and of itself, result in a downgrade, qualification or withdrawal of the initial, or, if higher, then current ratings assigned to the Securities) in its highest short-term unsecured debt rating; provided, however, that the investments described in this clause must (A) have a predetermined fixed dollar of principal due at maturity that cannot vary or change, (B) if rated by S&P, must not have an “r” highlighter affixed to their rating, (C) if such investments have a variable rate of interest, such interest rate must be tied to a single interest rate index plus a fixed spread (if any) and must move proportionately with that index, and (D) such investments must not be subject to liquidation prior to their maturity;

(viii) units of taxable money market funds, which funds are regulated investment companies, seek to maintain a constant net asset value per share and invest solely in obligations backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, which funds have the highest rating available from each Rating Agency (or, if not rated by all Rating Agencies, rated by at least one Rating Agency and otherwise acceptable to each other Rating Agency, as confirmed in writing that such investment would not, in and of itself, result in a downgrade, qualification or withdrawal of the initial, or, if higher, then current ratings assigned to the Securities) for money market funds; and

(ix) any other security, obligation or investment which has been approved as a Permitted Investment in writing by (a) Lender and (b) each Rating Agency, as evidenced by a written confirmation that the designation of such security, obligation or investment as a Permitted Investment will not, in and of itself, result in a downgrade, qualification or withdrawal of the initial, or, if higher, then current ratings assigned to the Securities by such Rating Agency;

 

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provided, however, that no obligation or security shall be a Permitted Investment if (A) such obligation or security evidences a right to receive only interest payments or (B) the right to receive principal and interest payments on such obligation or security are derived from an underlying investment that provides a yield to maturity in excess of 120% of the yield to maturity at par of such underlying investment.

Permitted Transfer” means any of the following: (a) any transfer, directly as a result of the death of a natural person, of stock, membership interests, partnership interests or other ownership interests previously held by the decedent in question to the Person or Persons lawfully entitled thereto, (b) any transfer, directly as a result of the legal incapacity of a natural person, of stock, membership interests, partnership interests or other ownership interests previously held by such natural person to the Person or Persons lawfully entitled thereto, (c) subject to Section 5.1.20, any public issuance of non-Controlling interests in TNP, (d) subject to Section 5.1.20, any issuance of non-Controlling interest in TNP to employees or other Persons affiliated with TNP pursuant to employee or director compensation programs, (e) subject to Section 5.1.20, any issuance of non-Controlling interests in TNP in connection with the conversion of limited partnership interests in Operating Partnership, (f) subject to Section 5.1.20, any issuance of non-Controlling interests in TNP in connection with a dividend reinvestment plan sponsored by TNP, (g) subject to Section 5.1.20, any private sale or transfer of non-Controlling interests in TNP through a transaction brokered by a FINRA licensed broker dealer, (h) the issuance of limited partnership interests in Operating Partnership to TNP, and (i) subject to Section 5.1.20, any private sale or transfer of non-Controlling limited partnership interests in Operating Partnership; provided that as to clauses (c) through (i), at all times TNP must continue to (A) Control Operating Partnership, (B) own one hundred percent (100%) of the general partnership interests in Operating Partnership and (C) own, directly or indirectly, at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the limited partnership interest in Operating Partnership.

Person” means any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, estate, trust, unincorporated association, any federal, state, county or municipal government or any bureau, department or agency thereof and any fiduciary acting in such capacity on behalf of any of the foregoing.

Personal Property” has the meaning set forth in the granting clause of the Security Instrument.

Pledge Agreement” means the Pledge and Security Agreement dated on this same date made by Pledgor in favor of Lender.

Pledgor” means Borrower and any other Person that is a pledgor under the Pledge Agreement.

Policies” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.1(b) of the Mortgage Loan Agreement.

Policy” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.1(b) of the Mortgage Loan Agreement.

Property” means the parcel(s) of real property, the Improvements thereon and all personal property owned by Mortgage Borrower and encumbered by the Security Instrument, together with all rights pertaining to such property and Improvements, as more particularly described in the granting clauses of the Security Instrument and referred to therein as the “Property”.

 

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Provided Information” means any and all financial and other information provided to Lender at any time prepared by, or on behalf of, Borrower, Mortgage Borrower, Guarantor and/or Manager.

Proxy Agreement” means that certain Irrevocable Proxy Agreement entered into the same date herewith for the benefit of Lender.

Qualified Manager” means either (a) Manager; or (b) in the reasonable judgment of Lender, a reputable and experienced management organization (which may be an Affiliate of Borrower) possessing experience in managing properties similar in size, scope, use and value as the Property, provided, that, if required by Lender, Borrower shall have obtained (i) prior written confirmation from the applicable Rating Agencies that management of the Property by such entity will not cause a downgrade, withdrawal or qualification of the then current ratings of the Securities or any class thereof and (ii) if such entity is an Affiliate of Borrower, an Additional Insolvency Opinion.

Rating Agencies” means each of S&P, Moody’s, Fitch, and Realpoint or any other nationally recognized statistical rating agency which has been approved by Lender and designated by Lender to assign a rating to the Securities.

Realpoint” means Realpoint, LLC, a Pennsylvania limited liability company.

Release” of any Hazardous Substance includes but is not limited to any release, deposit, discharge, emission, leaking, spilling, seeping, migrating, injecting, pumping, pouring, emptying, escaping, dumping, disposing or other movement of Hazardous Substances.

Remediation” includes any response, remedial, removal, or corrective action, any activity to cleanup, detoxify, decontaminate, contain or otherwise remediate any Hazardous Substance, any actions to prevent, cure or mitigate any Release of any Hazardous Substance, any action to comply with any Environmental Laws or with any permits issued pursuant thereto, any inspection, investigation, study, monitoring, assessment, audit, sampling and testing, laboratory or other analysis, or evaluation relating to any Hazardous Substances.

REMIC Trust” means a “real estate mortgage investment conduit” within the meaning of Section 860D of the Code that holds the Note or a portion thereof.

Rents” means, all rents (including percentage rents), rent equivalents, moneys payable as damages or in lieu of rent or rent equivalents, royalties (including all oil and gas or other mineral royalties and bonuses), income, receivables, receipts, revenues, payments (including payments in connection with the exercise of any purchase option or termination rights), deposits (including security, utility and other deposits), accounts, cash, issues, profits, charges for services rendered, all other amounts payable as rent under any Lease or other agreement relating to the Property, including charges for electricity, oil, gas, water, steam, heat, ventilation, air-conditioning and any other energy, telecommunication, telephone, utility or similar items or time use charges, HVAC equipment charges, sprinkler charges, escalation charges, license fees,

 

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maintenance fees, charges for Taxes, operating expenses or other reimbursables payable to Mortgage Borrower (or to the Manager for the account of Mortgage Borrower) under any Lease, and other consideration of whatever form or nature received by or paid to or for the account of or benefit of Mortgage Borrower or its agents or employees from any and all sources arising from or attributable to the Property.

Replacement Management Agreement” means, collectively, (a) either (i) a management agreement with a Qualified Manager substantially in the same form and substance as the Management Agreement, or (ii) a management agreement with a Qualified Manager, which management agreement shall be reasonably acceptable to Lender in form and substance, provided, with respect to this subclause (ii), Lender, at its option, may require that Mortgage Borrower shall have obtained prior written confirmation from the applicable Rating Agencies that such management agreement will not cause a downgrade, withdrawal or qualification of the then current rating of the Securities or any class thereof and (b) an assignment of management agreement and subordination of management fees substantially in the form then used by Lender (or of such other form and substance reasonably acceptable to Lender).

Replacement Reserve Account” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.3.1 hereof.

Replacement Reserve Fund” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.3.1 hereof.

Replacement Reserve Monthly Deposit” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.3.1 hereof.

Replacements” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.3.1 hereof.

Required Repair Account” has the meaning set forth in the Mortgage Loan Agreement.

Required Repair Fund” has the meaning set forth in the Mortgage Loan Agreement.

Reserve Funds” means, collectively, the Tax and Insurance Escrow Fund, the Replacement Reserve Fund, the Required Repair Fund, the Rollover Reserve Fund, the Excess Cash Flow Reserve Fund, the Bi-Lo/Kroger Rollover Reserve Fund, any other Mortgage Loan Reserve Fund and any other escrow fund established by this Agreement or the other Loan Documents.

Restoration” means the repair and restoration of the Property (or the applicable portion thereof) after a Casualty or Condemnation as nearly as possible to the condition the Property (or applicable portion thereof) was in immediately prior to such Casualty or Condemnation, with such alterations as may be reasonably approved by Lender.

Restricted Party” means (a) Borrower, Mortgage Borrower, any Guarantor, and any Affiliated Manager and (b) any shareholder, partner, member, non-member manager, any direct or indirect legal or beneficial owner of, Borrower, any Guarantor (other than any shareholder or any other direct or indirect legal or beneficial owner of interests in TNP and other than Persons that are indirect legal or beneficial owners of Borrower solely by being a shareholder of TNP; provided, however, that any shareholder or any other direct or indirect legal or beneficial owner

 

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of interests in TNP that owns nine and nine-tenths percent (9.9%) or more of the outstanding stock of TNP is deemed to be a Restricted Party), any Affiliated Manager or any non-member manager.

Rollover Reserve Account” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.4.1 hereof.

Rollover Reserve Fund” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.4.1 hereof.

S&P” means Standard & Poor’s Ratings Group, a division of the McGraw-Hill Companies.

Sale or Pledge” means a voluntary or involuntary sale, conveyance, assignment, transfer, encumbrance, pledge, grant of option or other transfer or disposal of a legal or beneficial interest, whether direct or indirect.

Securities” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1.1 hereof.

Securitization” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1.1 hereof.

Security Instrument” means the Security Instrument as defined in the Mortgage Loan Agreement.

Servicer” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.5 hereof.

Servicing Agreement” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.5 hereof.

Severed Loan Documents” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.2(c) hereof.

Special Purpose Entity” means a corporation, limited partnership or limited liability company that, since the date of its formation and at all times on and after the date thereof, has complied with and shall at all times comply with the following requirements unless it has received either prior consent to do otherwise from Lender or a permitted administrative agent thereof, or, while the Loan is securitized, confirmation from each of the applicable Rating Agencies that such noncompliance would not result in the requalification, withdrawal, or downgrade of the ratings of any Securities or any class thereof:

(i) is and shall be organized solely for the purpose of, owning, holding, selling, transferring, exchanging, managing and operating the Collateral, entering into and performing its obligations under the Loan Documents with Lender, refinancing the Collateral in connection with a permitted repayment of the Loan, and transacting lawful business that is incident, necessary and appropriate to accomplish the foregoing;

(ii) has not engaged and shall not engage in any business unrelated to the acquisition, ownership, management or operation of the Collateral, as applicable;

(iii) does not have, shall not have and at no time had any assets other than the Collateral;

 

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(v) has not engaged in, sought, consented or permitted to and shall not engage in, seek, consent to or permit (A) any dissolution, winding up, liquidation, consolidation or merger, or (B) any sale or other transfer of all or substantially all of its assets or any sale of assets outside the ordinary course of its business, except as permitted by the Loan Documents;

(vi) shall not cause, consent to or permit any amendment of its limited partnership agreement, articles of incorporation, articles of organization, certificate of formation, operating agreement or other formation document or organizational document (as applicable) with respect to the matters set forth in this definition;

(vii) if such entity is a limited partnership, has and shall have at least one general partner and has and shall have, as its only general partners, Special Purpose Entities each of which (A) is a corporation or single-member Delaware limited liability company, (B) has one Independent Directors, and (C) holds a direct interest as general partner in the limited partnership of not less than 0.5%;

(viii) if such entity is a corporation, has and shall have at least one Independent Director, and shall not cause or permit the board of directors of such entity to take any Material Action or any action requiring the unanimous affirmative vote of one hundred percent (100%) of the members of its board of directors unless the Independent Director shall have participated in such vote and shall have voted in favor of such action;

(ix) if such entity is a limited liability company (other than a limited liability company meeting all of the requirements applicable to a single-member limited liability company set forth in this definition of “Special Purpose Entity”), has and shall have at least one (1) member that is a Special Purpose Entity, that is a corporation, that has at least one Independent Director and that directly owns at least one-half-of-one percent (0.5%) of the equity of the limited liability company;

(x) if such entity is a single-member limited liability company, (A) is and shall be a Delaware limited liability company, (B) has and shall have at least one Independent Director, (C) shall not take any Material Action and shall not cause or permit the members or managers of such entity to take any Material Action unless the Independent Director shall have consented in writing to such action, and (D) has and shall have either (1) a member which owns no economic interest in the company, has signed the company’s limited liability company agreement and has no obligation to make capital contributions to the company, or (2) two natural persons or one entity that is not a member of the company, that has signed its limited liability company agreement and that, under the terms of such limited liability company agreement becomes a member of the company immediately prior to the withdrawal or dissolution of the last remaining member of the company;

(xi) has not and shall not (and, if such entity is (a) a limited liability company, has and shall have a limited liability agreement or an operating agreement, as applicable, (b) a limited partnership, has a limited partnership agreement, or (c) a corporation, has a certificate of incorporation or articles that, in each case, provide that such entity shall not)

 

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(1) dissolve, merge, liquidate, consolidate; (2) sell all or substantially all of its assets; (3) amend its organizational documents with respect to the matters set forth in this definition without the consent of Lender; or (4) without the affirmative vote of the Independent Director: (A) file or consent to the filing of any bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization case or proceeding, institute any proceedings under any applicable insolvency law or otherwise seek relief under any laws relating to the relief from debts or the protection of debtors generally, file a bankruptcy or insolvency petition or otherwise institute insolvency proceedings; (B) seek or consent to the appointment of a receiver, liquidator, assignee, trustee, sequestrator, custodian or any similar official for the entity or a substantial portion of its property; (C) make an assignment for the benefit of the creditors of the entity; or (D) take any action in furtherance of any of the foregoing;

(xii) has at all times been and shall at all times remain solvent and has paid and shall pay its debts and liabilities (including, a fairly-allocated portion of any personnel and overhead expenses that it shares with any Affiliate) from its assets as the same shall become due, and has maintained and shall maintain adequate capital for the normal obligations reasonably foreseeable in a business of its size and character and in light of its contemplated business operations (unless any such insolvency, or failure to pay its debts and liabilities, or failure to maintain adequate capital is solely due to an insufficiency in Gross Income from Operations); provided, however, that the foregoing shall not require any member, partner or beneficiary to make additional capital contributions;

(xiii) has not failed and shall not fail to correct any known misunderstanding regarding the separate identity of such entity and has not identified and shall not identify itself as a Division of any other Person;

(xiv) has maintained and shall maintain its bank accounts, books of account, books and records separate from those of any other Person and, to the extent that it is required to file tax returns under applicable law, has filed and shall file its own tax returns, except to the extent that it is required by law to file consolidated tax returns and, if it is a corporation, has not filed and shall not file a consolidated federal income tax return with any other corporation, except to the extent that it is required by law to file consolidated tax returns;

(xv) has maintained and shall maintain its own records, books, resolutions and agreements;

(xvi) has not commingled and shall not commingle its funds or assets with those of any other Person and has not participated and shall not participate in any cash management system with any other Person;

(xvii) has held and shall hold its assets in its own name;

(xviii) has conducted and shall conduct its business in its name or in a name franchised or licensed to it by an entity other than an Affiliate of itself or of Borrower, except for business conducted on behalf of itself by another Person under a business management services agreement that is on commercially-reasonable terms, so long as the manager, or equivalent thereof, under such business management services agreement holds itself out as an agent of Borrower;

 

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(xix) (A) has maintained and shall maintain its financial statements, accounting records and other entity documents separate from those of any other Person; (B) has shown and shall show, in its financial statements, its asset and liabilities separate and apart from those of any other Person; and (C) has not permitted and shall not permit its assets to be listed as assets on the financial statement of any of its Affiliates except as required by GAAP; provided, however, that any such consolidated financial statement contains a note indicating that the Special Purpose Entity’s separate assets and credit are not available to pay the debts of such Affiliate and that the Special Purpose Entity’s liabilities do not constitute obligations of the consolidated entity;

(xx) has paid and shall pay its own liabilities and expenses, including the salaries of its own employees, out of its own funds and assets, and has maintained and shall maintain a sufficient number of employees in light of its contemplated business operations;

(xxi) has observed and shall observe all partnership, corporate or limited liability company formalities, as applicable;

(xxii) has not incurred any Indebtedness other than (i) this Loan, (ii) unsecured trade payables and operational debt not evidenced by a note, and (iii) Indebtedness incurred in the financing of equipment and other personal property used on the Property;

(xxiii) shall have no Indebtedness other than (i) the Loan, (ii) liabilities incurred in the ordinary course of business relating to the ownership and operation of the Collateral and the routine administration of Borrower, in amounts not to exceed 2% of the amount of the Loan which liabilities are not more than sixty (60) days past the date incurred, are not evidenced by a note and are paid when due, and which amounts are normal and reasonable under the circumstances, and (iii) such other liabilities that are permitted pursuant to this Agreement;

(xxiv) has not assumed, guaranteed or become obligated and shall not assume or guarantee or become obligated for the debts of any other Person, has not held out and shall not hold out its credit as being available to satisfy the obligations of any other Person or has not pledged and shall not pledge its assets for the benefit of any other Person, in each case except as permitted pursuant to this Agreement;

(xxv) has not acquired and shall not acquire obligations or securities of its partners, members or shareholders or any other owner or Affiliate;

(xxvi) has allocated and shall allocate fairly and reasonably any overhead expenses that are shared with any of its Affiliates, constituents, or owners, or any guarantors of any of their respective obligations, or any Affiliate of any of the foregoing, including paying for shared office space and for services performed by any employee of an Affiliate;

 

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(xxvii) has maintained and used and shall maintain and use separate stationery, invoices and checks bearing its name and not bearing the name of any other entity unless such entity is clearly designated as being the Special Purpose Entity’s agent;

(xxviii) has not pledged and shall not pledge its assets to or for the benefit of any other Person, other than pursuant to the Pledge Agreement;

(xxix) has held itself out and identified itself and shall hold itself out and identify itself as a separate and distinct entity under its own name or in a name franchised or licensed to it by an entity other than an Affiliate of Borrower and not as a Division or part of any other Person,

(xxx) has maintained and shall maintain its assets in such a manner that it shall not be costly or difficult to segregate, ascertain or identify its individual assets from those of any other Person;

(xxxi) has not made and shall not make loans to any Person and has not held and shall not hold evidence of indebtedness issued by any other Person or entity (other than cash and investment-grade securities issued by an entity that is not an Affiliate of or subject to common ownership with such entity);

(xxxii) has not identified and shall not identify its partners, members or shareholders, or any Affiliate of any of them, as a Division or part of it, and has not identified itself and shall not identify itself as a Division of any other Person;

(xxxiii) other than capital contributions and distributions permitted under the terms of its organizational documents, has not entered into or been a party to, and shall not enter into or be a party to, any transaction with any of its partners, members, shareholders or Affiliates except in the ordinary course of its business and on terms which are commercially reasonable terms comparable to those of an arm’s-length transaction with an unrelated third party;

(xxxiv) has not had and shall not have any obligation to, and has not indemnified and shall not indemnify its partners, officers, directors or members, as the case may be, in each case unless such an obligation or indemnification is fully subordinated to the Debt and shall not constitute a claim against it if its cash flow is insufficient to pay the Debt;

(xxxv) if such entity is a corporation, has considered and shall consider the interests of its creditors in connection with all corporate actions;

(xxxvi) has not had and shall not have any of its obligations guaranteed by any Affiliate except as provided by the Loan Documents;

(xxxvii) has not formed, acquired or held and shall not form, acquire or hold any subsidiary;

(xxxviii) has complied and shall comply with all of the terms and provisions contained in its organizational documents;

 

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(xxxix) has conducted and shall conduct its business so that each of the assumptions made about it and each of the facts stated about it in the Insolvency Opinion are true;

(xl) has not permitted and shall not permit any Affiliate or constituent party independent access to its bank accounts;

(xli) is, has always been and shall continue to be duly formed, validly existing, and in good standing in the state of its incorporation or formation and in all other jurisdictions where it is qualified to do business;

(xlii) has paid all taxes which it owes and is not currently involved in any dispute with any taxing authority;

(xliii) is not now, nor has ever been, party to any lawsuit, arbitration, summons, or legal proceeding that resulted in a judgment against it that has not been paid in full;

(xliv) has no judgments or Liens of any nature against it except for tax liens not yet due and the Liens granted under the Pledge Agreement;

(xlv) has provided Lender with complete financial statements that reflect a fair and accurate view of the entity’s financial condition; and

(xlvi) has no material contingent or actual obligations not related to the Collateral.

State” means, the State or Commonwealth in which the Property or any part thereof is located.

Substitute CMA Agreement” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.5.2(c).

Subordination of Management Agreement” means that certain Subordination of Management Agreement dated as of the date hereof, among Lender, Borrower, Mortgage Borrower and Manager, as the same may be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

Tax and Insurance Escrow Fund” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.2 hereof.

Taxes” means all real estate and personal property taxes, assessments, water rates or sewer rents, now or hereafter levied or assessed or imposed against the Property or part thereof.

Tenant” means the lessee of all or a portion of the Property under a Lease.

Threshold Amount” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.1.18 hereof.

Title Insurance Policy” means the mortgagee title insurance policy issued with respect to the Property and insuring the lien of the Security Instrument.

TNP” means TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc.

 

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Transfer” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.2.9(b) hereof.

UCC” or “Uniform Commercial Code” means the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in the State in which the Property is located.

U.S. Obligations” means non redeemable, non prepayable, non callable securities evidencing an obligation to timely pay principal and/or interest in a full and timely manner that constitute “government securities” within the meaning of Section 2(a)(16) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and are (a) direct obligations of the United States of America for the payment of which its full faith and credit is pledged, or (b) to the extent acceptable to the Rating Agencies, other “government securities” within the meaning of Section 2(a)(16) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

Yield Maintenance Amount” has the meaning set forth in the Note.

Section 1.2 Principles of Construction. The following rules of construction shall be applicable for all purposes of this Agreement and all documents or instruments supplemental hereto, unless the context otherwise clearly requires:

(a) any pronoun used herein shall be deemed to cover all genders, and words importing the singular number shall mean and include the plural number, and vice versa;

(c) the term “or” has, except where otherwise indicated, the inclusive meaning represented by the phrase “and/or”;

(d) an Event of Default shall “continue” or be “continuing” until such Event of Default has been waived in writing by Lender;

(f) no inference in favor of or against any party shall be drawn from the fact that such party has drafted any portion hereof or any other Loan Document;

(g) the cover page (if any) of, all recitals set forth in, and all Exhibits to, this Agreement are hereby incorporated herein;

(h) all references to sections and schedules are to sections and schedules in or to this Agreement unless otherwise specified;

(i) all uses of the word “include,” “including” and similar terms shall be construed as if followed by the phrase “without being limited to” unless the context shall indicate otherwise;

(j) unless otherwise specified, the words “hereof,” “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement; and

(k) unless otherwise specified, all meanings attributed to defined terms herein shall be equally applicable to both the singular and plural forms of the terms so defined.

 

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With respect to terms defined by cross-reference to the Mortgage Loan Documents, such defined terms shall have the definitions set forth in the Mortgage Loan Documents as of the date hereof, and no modifications to the Mortgage Loan Documents shall have the effect of changing such definitions for the purposes of this Loan Agreement unless Lender expressly agrees that such definitions as used in the is Loan Agreement have been revised.

Any (i) affirmative or negative covenant imposed under this Agreement upon Borrower with respect to Mortgage Borrower or the Property, shall be deemed to impose a covenant upon Borrower to cause such entity to perform in accordance with such covenant and (ii) representation made by Borrower with respect to any such entity, any Guarantor, or the Property, shall be deemed to impose a covenant upon Borrower to use all commercially reasonable efforts to make due inquiry and exercise due diligence with respect to such applicable Person or the Property, in order to assure that such representation is both accurate and complete.

ARTICLE II - GENERAL TERMS

Section 2.1 Loan Commitment; Disbursement to Borrower.

2.1.1 Agreement to Lend and Borrow. Subject to and upon the terms and conditions set forth herein, Lender hereby agrees to make and Borrower hereby agrees to accept the Loan on the Closing Date.

2.1.2 Single Disbursement to Borrower. Borrower may request and receive only one (1) borrowing hereunder in respect of the Loan and any amount borrowed and repaid hereunder in respect of the Loan may not be reborrowed. Borrower acknowledges and agrees that the Loan has been fully funded as of the Closing Date.

2.1.3 The Note, Pledge Agreement and Loan Documents. The Loan shall be evidenced by the Note and secured by the Pledge Agreement and the other Loan Documents.

2.1.4 Use of Proceeds. Borrower shall use the proceeds of the Loan solely to (a) make an equity contribution to Mortgage Borrower in order to cause Mortgage Borrower to use such amounts for any use permitted pursuant to Section 2.1.4 of the Mortgage Loan Agreement, (b) pay costs and expenses incurred in connection with the closing of the Loan, as approved by Lender and (c) retain the balance, if any.

Section 2.2 Interest Rate.

2.2.1 Interest Rate. Interest on the outstanding principal balance of the Loan shall accrue at the Interest Rate or as otherwise set forth in this Agreement from (and including) the Closing Date to but excluding the Maturity Date.

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number of days elapsed in the relevant Accrual Period by (b) a daily rate based on the Interest Rate and a three hundred sixty (360) day year by (c) the outstanding principal balance of the Loan. Borrower acknowledges that the calculation method for interest described herein results in a higher effective interest rate than the numeric Interest Rate and Borrower hereby agrees to this calculation method.

2.2.3 Default Rate. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default (including the failure of Borrower to make full payment on the Maturity Date), Lender shall be entitled to receive and Borrower shall pay interest on the Outstanding Principal Balance at the Default Rate but in no event greater than the maximum rate permitted by applicable law. Interest shall accrue and be payable at the Default Rate from the occurrence of an Event of Default until all Events of Default have been waived in writing by Lender in its discretion. Such accrued interest shall be added to the Outstanding Principal Balance, and interest shall accrue thereon at the Default Rate until fully paid. Such accrued interest shall be secured by the Pledge Agreement and other Loan Documents. Borrower agrees that Lender’s right to collect interest at the Default Rate is given for the purpose of compensating Lender at reasonable amounts for Lender’s added costs and expenses that occur as a result of Borrower’s default and that are difficult to predict in amount, such as increased general overhead, concentration of management resources on problem loans, and increased cost of funds. Lender and Borrower agree that Lender’s collection of interest at the Default Rate is not a fine or penalty, but is intended to be and shall be deemed to be reasonable compensation to Lender for increased costs and expenses that Lender will incur if there occurs an Event of Default hereunder. Collection of interest at the Default Rate shall not be construed as an agreement or privilege to extend the Maturity Date or to limit or impair any rights and remedies of Lender under any Loan Documents. If judgment is entered on this Note, interest shall continue to accrue post-judgment at the greater of (a) the Default Rate or (b) the applicable statutory judgment rate.

2.2.4 Usury Savings. This Agreement, the Note and the other Loan Documents are subject to the express condition that at no time shall Borrower be obligated or required to pay interest on the principal balance of the Loan at a rate which could subject Lender to either civil or criminal liability as a result of being in excess of the Maximum Legal Rate. If, by the terms of this Agreement or the other Loan Documents, Borrower is at any time required or obligated to pay interest on the principal balance due hereunder at a rate in excess of the Maximum Legal Rate, the Interest Rate or the Default Rate, as the case may be, shall be deemed to be immediately reduced to the Maximum Legal Rate and all previous payments in excess of the Maximum Legal Rate shall be deemed to have been payments in reduction of principal and not on account of the interest due hereunder. All sums paid or agreed to be paid to Lender for the use, forbearance, or detention of the sums due under the Loan, shall, to the extent permitted by applicable law, be amortized, prorated, allocated, and spread throughout the full stated term of the Loan until payment in full so that the rate or amount of interest on account of the Loan does not exceed the Maximum Legal Rate of interest from time to time in effect and applicable to the Loan for so long as the Loan is outstanding.

Section 2.3 Loan Payment. Payments of principal, interest and Late Charges (as defined in the Note) shall be made as provided in the Note.

 

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Section 2.4 Prepayments. Except as otherwise provided in Section 9 of the Note, Borrower shall not have the right to prepay the Loan in whole or in part prior to the Maturity Date.

Section 2.5 Liquidation Events.

(a) Upon the occurrence of (i) any Casualty to all or any portion of an Individual Property, (ii) any Condemnation of all or any portion of an Individual Property, (iii) a Transfer of an Individual Property in connection with realization thereon following a Mortgage Loan Default, including a foreclosure sale, (iv) any refinancing of the Property or the Mortgage Loan, or (v) a release of any Individual Property in accordance with the provisions of the Mortgage Loan Agreement (each, a “Liquidation Event”), Borrower shall cause the related Net Liquidation Proceeds After Debt Service to be deposited directly into the Mezzanine Collection Account. On each date on which Lender actually receives a distribution of Net Liquidation Proceeds After Debt Service, Borrower shall prepay the outstanding principal balance of the Note in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of such Net Liquidation Proceeds After Debt Service, together with interest that would have accrued on such amount through the next Payment Date. Any amounts of Net Liquidation Proceeds After Debt Service in excess of the Debt shall be paid to Borrower. Any prepayment received by Lender pursuant to this Section 2.5(a) on a date other than a Payment Date shall be held by Lender as collateral security for the Loan in an interest bearing account, with such interest accruing to the benefit of Borrower, and shall be applied by Lender on the next Payment Date.

(b) Borrower shall immediately notify Lender of any Liquidation Event once Borrower has knowledge of such event. Borrower shall be deemed to have knowledge of (i) a sale (other than a foreclosure sale) of an Individual Property on the date on which a contract of sale for such sale is entered into, and a foreclosure sale, on the date notice of such foreclosure sale is given, and (ii) a refinancing of the Property, on the date on which a commitment for such refinancing has been entered into. The provisions of this Section 2.5(b) shall not be construed to contravene in any manner the restrictions and other provisions regarding refinancing of the Mortgage Loan or Transfer of the Property set forth in this Agreement, the other Loan Documents and the Mortgage Loan Documents.

Section 2.6 Lockbox Account/Cash Management.

2.6.1 Lockbox Account.

(a) During the term of the Loan, Borrower shall cause Mortgage Borrower to establish and maintain the Lockbox Account with Lockbox Bank in trust for the benefit of Mortgage Lender, which Lockbox Account shall be under the sole dominion and control of Mortgage Lender. The Lockbox Account shall be an Eligible Account and shall not be commingled with other monies held by Mortgage Borrower, Manager or Lockbox Bank. Borrower shall cause Mortgage Borrower, and shall cause Manager to, deposit all amounts received by Mortgage Borrower or Manager constituting Rents into the Lockbox Account within one (1) Business Day after receipt thereof.

 

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(b) Borrower shall cause Mortgage Borrower to obtain from Lockbox Bank its agreement that funds deposited into the Lockbox Account shall be swept by the Lockbox Bank on a daily basis into the Mortgage Cash Management Account and applied and disbursed in accordance with the Mortgage Cash Management Agreement.

(c) Borrower shall not permit or cause Mortgage Borrower to further pledge, assign or grant any security interest in the Lockbox Account or the monies deposited therein or permit any lien or encumbrance to attach thereto, or any levy to be made thereon, or any UCC financing statements, except those naming Mortgage Lender as the secured party, to be filed with respect thereto.

2.6.2 Cash Management.

(a) During the term of the Loan, Borrower shall cause Mortgage Borrower to establish and maintain the Mortgage Cash Management Account and the other accounts in which the Mortgage Loan Reserve Funds are held in accordance with the Mortgage Loan Documents (collectively, the “Mortgage Loan Accounts”), which Mortgage Loan Accounts shall be under the sole dominion and control of Mortgage Lender. Borrower shall not cause or permit Mortgage Borrower in any way to alter or modify the Mortgage Loan Accounts and shall notify Lender of the account numbers thereof. Mortgage Lender shall have the sole right to make withdrawals from the Mortgage Loan Accounts to be applied in accordance with the Mortgage Loan Documents.

(b) As of the date hereof, pursuant to the Mortgage Loan Documents (and subject to the terms thereof), on each Payment Date, after payment of all sums due and payable to Mortgage Lender, so long as no Mortgage Loan Default has occurred and is continuing, the then-current Monthly Debt Service Payment Amount due and payable under the Loan Documents shall be paid to Lender via federal wire transfer or automatic clearing house funds (“ACH”) from the Mortgage Cash Management Account to the Mezzanine Collection Account and maintained in accordance with the Mezzanine Cash Management Agreement. Borrower shall also direct or cause Mortgage Borrower to direct all Net Liquidation Proceeds After Debt Service to be deposited into the Mezzanine Collection Account.

(c) As a condition to (i) the satisfaction of the Mortgage Loan, (ii) Lender’s approval of a new Mortgage Loan, or (iii) in the event that the Mortgage Lender no longer requires the Mortgage Cash Management Agreement and related lockbox agreement (“Mortgage Cash Management System”), Borrower shall enter into and/or shall cause Mortgage Borrower to enter into a substitute lockbox agreement with Lender, acceptable to Lender, that shall direct all Rents to be deposited directly by the Tenants or payors thereof (or, if received by Mortgage Borrower or Manager, by such Persons) into the Mezzanine Collection Account or other account designated by Lender (the “Substitute CMA Agreement”) on substantially the same terms as the lockbox agreement entered into as of the date hereof in connection with the Mortgage Loan. Borrower’s failure to: (A) provide Lender with timely notice of any termination of the Mortgage Cash Management System, (B) in the case of (i) or (ii) above, receive Lender’s consent prior to termination of the Mortgage Cash Management System, or (C) promptly

 

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cause Mortgage Borrower and Manager to enter into the Substitute CMA Agreement, shall be an immediate Event of Default hereunder (without the need for notice or any right to cure) and entitle Lender to exercise its rights hereunder in the event of such an Event of Default. To the extent that the Mortgage Loan (or a refinancing thereof) requires that all Rents be deposited directly into a lockbox account controlled by Mortgage Lender (or a refinancing mortgage lender), then the Substitute CMA Agreement shall be entered into for the benefit of the Mortgage Lender and provide that all Rents, after payment of any sums due and payable under the Mortgage Loan (or refinancing loan documents) shall be paid by federal wire transfer or ACH to the Mezzanine Collection Account. Borrower hereby irrevocably directs and authorizes Lender to withdraw funds from the Mezzanine Collection Account and any lockbox account established under a Substitute CMA Agreement all in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Mezzanine Cash Management Agreement and the Substitute CMA Agreement and this Agreement. Borrower shall have no right of withdrawal in respect of the Mezzanine Collection Account or any account established under a Substitute CMA Agreement. Each transfer of funds to be made hereunder shall be made only to the extent that funds are on deposit in the Mezzanine Collection Account, and Lender shall have no responsibility to make additional funds available in the event that funds on deposit are insufficient.

2.6.3 Mezzanine Collection Account.

(a) Borrower hereby grants to Lender a first priority security interest in the Mezzanine Collection Account and all deposits at any time contained therein and the proceeds thereof and shall take all actions necessary to maintain in favor of Lender a perfected first priority security interest in the Mezzanine Collection Account, including filing UCC financing statements and continuations thereof. Borrower shall not in any way alter or modify the Mezzanine Collection Account. All costs and expenses for establishing and maintaining the Mezzanine Collection Account shall be paid by Borrower. This Agreement, together with the Mezzanine Cash Management Agreement and other Loan Documents, creates a valid and continuing security interest (as defined in the Uniform Commercial Code of the State of Delaware and New York) in the Mezzanine Collection Account in favor of Lender, which security interest is prior to all other Liens, other than Permitted Encumbrances, and is enforceable as such against creditors of and purchasers from Borrower. The Mezzanine Collection Account constitutes a “deposit account” within the meaning of the Uniform Commercial Code of the State of Delaware.

(b) On the Closing Date Borrower shall cause Mortgage Borrower to enter into an irrevocable direction letter to Mortgage Lender, instructing Mortgage Lender to pay the Monthly Debt Service Payment Amount to Lender to be deposited into the Mezzanine Collection Account, to the extent funds are available for such purpose in the Mezzanine Loan Reserve Account (as defined in the Mortgage Loan Agreement) pursuant to Lender’s instructions.

 

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(c) Neither Borrower nor Mortgage Borrower nor any other Person shall have any right, title or interest in or to any of the Monthly Debt Service Payment Amount from and after the time at which the Mortgage Lender becomes obligated under the Mortgage Loan Documents to transfer the Monthly Debt Service Payment Amount to Lender. No accounts shall be maintained by Mortgage Borrower, Borrower or any other Person with respect to the collection of rents, revenues, proceeds or other income from the Property or for the collection of Rents, except for the Lockbox Account, the Mortgage Loan Mortgage Cash Management Account, and the Mezzanine Collection Account.

(d) Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, any funds on deposit in the Mezzanine Collection Account and all other funds received by Lender in respect of the Loan, shall be disbursed and applied in such order and such manner as Lender shall elect in its discretion. If Borrower shall at any time receive any Rents other than in accordance with this Agreement, Borrower shall hold all such payments in trust for Lender, shall not co-mingle such payments with other funds of Borrower, and shall immediately pay and deliver in kind, all such payments directly to Lender for application by Lender in accordance with this Agreement.

(e) Borrower hereby agrees for the benefit of itself and Mortgage Borrower that all payments actually received by Lender shall be deemed payments to Borrower by Mortgage Borrower. Lender shall apply any and all such payments actually received by Lender for application in accordance with this Agreement.

(f) The insufficiency of funds on deposit in the Mezzanine Collection Account shall not relieve Borrower from the obligation to make any payments, as and when due pursuant to this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, and such obligations shall be separate and independent, and not conditioned on any event or circumstance whatsoever.

ARTICLE III - CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO CLOSING

The obligation of Lender to make the Loan hereunder is subject to the fulfillment by Borrower or waiver by Lender of all of the conditions precedent to closing set forth in the application or term sheet for the Loan delivered by Borrower to Lender and the commitment or commitment rider, if any, to the application or term sheet for the Loan issued by Lender.

ARTICLE IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Section 4.1 Borrower Representations.

4.1.1 Organization. Borrower and Mortgage Borrower (a) has been duly organized and is validly existing and in good standing with requisite power and authority to transact the businesses in which it is now engaged, (b) is duly qualified to do business and is in good standing in each jurisdiction where it is required to be so qualified in connection with its businesses and operations, (c) possesses all rights, licenses, permits and

 

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authorizations, governmental or otherwise, necessary to entitle it to transact the businesses in which it is now engaged. The sole business of Borrower is the ownership, management and operation of the Mortgage Borrower. Borrower is a “registered organization” within the meaning of the UCC. The ownership interests in Borrower are as set forth on the organizational chart attached hereto as Schedule II.

4.1.2 Proceedings. Borrower has taken all necessary action to authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents. This Agreement and such other Loan Documents have been duly executed and delivered by or on behalf of Borrower and constitute legal, valid and binding obligations of Borrower enforceable against Borrower in accordance with their respective terms, except as such enforcement may be limited by (i) bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent transfer, reorganization or other similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally, and (ii) general principles of equity (regardless of whether enforcement is considered in a proceeding in equity or at law).

4.1.3 No Conflicts. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents by Borrower will not conflict with or result in a breach of any of the terms or provisions of, or constitute a default under, or result in the creation or imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance (other than pursuant to the Loan Documents) upon any of the property or assets of Borrower pursuant to the terms of any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, loan agreement, organizational document, management agreement or other agreement or instrument to which Borrower is a party or by which any of Borrower’s assets is subject, nor will such action result in any violation of the provisions of any statute or any order, rule or regulation of any Governmental Authority having jurisdiction over Borrower or any of Borrower’s properties or assets, and any consent, approval, authorization, order, registration or qualification of or with any court or any such Governmental Authority required for the execution, delivery and performance by Borrower of this Agreement or any other Loan Documents has been obtained and is in full force and effect.

4.1.4 Litigation. There are no actions, suits or proceedings at law or in equity, arbitrations, or governmental investigations by or before any Governmental Authority or other agency now pending, filed, or, to Borrower’s knowledge, threatened against or affecting Borrower, Guarantor, Mortgage Borrower or the Property or any portion thereof, which actions, suits or proceedings, or governmental investigations, if determined against Borrower, Mortgage Borrower, Guarantor or the Property or any portion thereof, might materially adversely affect (a) title to the Property or any portion thereof; (b) Borrower’s ability to perform under the Loan; (c) Guarantor’s ability to perform under the Guaranty; (d) the use, operation or value of the Property or any portion thereof; (e) the principal benefit of the Collateral or other security intended to be provided by the Loan Documents; (f) the current principal use of the Property or any portion thereof; or (g) the current ability of the Property to generate net cash flow sufficient to service the Loan or the Mortgage Loan.

4.1.5 Agreements. Borrower is not a party to any agreement or instrument or subject to any restriction which might materially and adversely affect Borrower, the Collateral, or the Property (or any portion thereof), or Mortgage Borrower’s business, properties or assets, operations or condition, financial or otherwise.

 

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Neither Borrower nor Mortgage Borrower is in default in any material respect in the performance, observance or fulfillment of any of the obligations, covenants or conditions contained in any agreement or instrument to which it is a party or by which Borrower, Mortgage Borrower, the Collateral, or the Property (or any portion thereof) is bound. Borrower has no material financial obligation under any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, loan agreement or other agreement or instrument to which Borrower is a party or by which Borrower, Mortgage Borrower, the Collateral or the Property (or any portion thereof) is otherwise bound, other than (a) obligations incurred in the ordinary course of the operation of the Property as permitted pursuant to clause (xxiii) of the definition of “Special Purpose Entity” set forth in Section 1.1 hereof and (b) obligations under the Loan Documents and Mortgage Loan Documents, as applicable.

4.1.6 UCC Insurance; Mezzanine Lender Endorsement. The Pledgor under the Pledge Agreement is the record and beneficial owner of, and has good and marketable title to the Collateral, free and clear of all Liens whatsoever, except the Liens created by the Loan Documents. The Pledge Agreement, together with the UCC financing statements relating to the Collateral, will create a valid lien on and security interest in and to, the Collateral, all in accordance with the terms thereof. Mortgage Borrower’s policy of owner’s title insurance includes a “mezzanine lender’s endorsement.”

4.1.7 Solvency. Borrower has (a) not entered into this transaction or executed the Note, this Agreement or any other Loan Documents with the actual intent to hinder, delay or defraud any creditor and (b) received reasonably equivalent value in exchange for its obligations under such Loan Documents. Giving effect to the Loan, the fair saleable value of Borrower’s assets exceeds and will, immediately following the making of the Loan, exceed Borrower’s total liabilities, including subordinated, unliquidated, disputed and contingent liabilities. The fair saleable value of Borrower’s assets is and will, immediately following the making of the Loan, be greater than Borrower’s probable liabilities, including the maximum amount of its contingent liabilities on its debts as such debts become absolute and matured. Borrower’s assets do not and, immediately following the making of the Loan will not, constitute unreasonably small capital to carry out its business as conducted or as proposed to be conducted. Borrower does not intend to, and does not believe that it will, incur debt and liabilities (including contingent liabilities and other commitments) beyond its ability to pay such debt and liabilities as they mature (taking into account the timing and amounts of cash to be received by Borrower and the amounts to be payable on or in respect of obligations of Borrower). No petition in bankruptcy has been filed against Borrower or any constituent Person in the last seven (7) years, and neither Borrower nor any constituent Person in the last seven (7) years has ever made an assignment for the benefit of creditors or taken advantage of any insolvency act for the benefit of debtors. Neither Borrower nor any of its constituent Persons are contemplating either the filing of a petition by it under any state or federal bankruptcy or insolvency laws or the liquidation of all or a major portion of Borrower’s assets or property, and Borrower has no knowledge of any Person contemplating the filing of any such petition against it or such constituent Persons.

 

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4.1.8 Full and Accurate Disclosure. No statement of fact made by Borrower in this Agreement or in any of the other Loan Documents contains any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state any material fact necessary to make statements contained herein or therein not misleading. There is no material fact presently known to Borrower which has not been disclosed to Lender which adversely affects, nor as far as Borrower can foresee, might adversely affect, the Property or the business, operations or condition (financial or otherwise) of Borrower.

4.1.9 No Plan Assets. Borrower does not sponsor, is not obligated to contribute to, and is not itself an “employee benefit plan,” as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA, subject to Title I of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code, and none of the assets of Borrower constitutes or will constitute “plan assets” of one or more such plans within the meaning of 29 C.F.R. Section 2510.3-101. In addition, (a) Borrower is not a “governmental plan” within the meaning of Section 3(32) of ERISA and (b) transactions by or with Borrower are not subject to any state or other statute , regulation or other restriction regulating investments of, or fiduciary obligations with respect to, governmental plans within the meaning of Section 3(32) of ERISA which is similar to the provisions of Section 406 of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code and which prohibit or otherwise restrict the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including the exercise by Lender of any of its rights under the Loan Documents.

4.1.10 Compliance. Each of Mortgage Borrower, Borrower and the Property and the use thereof comply in all material respects with all applicable Legal Requirements, including building and zoning ordinances and codes. Borrower is not, and to the best of Borrower’s knowledge, Mortgage Borrower is not, in default or violation of any order, writ, injunction, decree or demand of any Governmental Authority. There has not been committed by Borrower, Mortgage Borrower, or any other Person in occupancy of or involved with the operation or use of the Property any act or omission affording the federal government or any other Governmental Authority the right of forfeiture as against the Property. On the Closing Date, the Improvements at the Property were in material compliance with applicable law.

4.1.11 Financial Information. All financial data, including the statements of cash flow and income and operating expense, that have been delivered to Lender in connection with the Loan (a) are true, complete and correct in all material respects, (b) accurately represent the financial condition of Borrower, Mortgage Borrower, Collateral, and the Property, as applicable, as of the date of such reports, and (c) to the extent prepared or audited by an independent certified public accounting firm, have been prepared in accordance with GAAP throughout the periods covered, except as disclosed therein. Except for Permitted Encumbrances, Borrower does not have any contingent liabilities, liabilities for taxes, unusual forward or long-term commitments or unrealized or anticipated losses from any unfavorable commitments that are known to Borrower and reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the Collateral, Mortgage Borrower, Property (or any portion thereof) or the current operation thereof, except as referred to or reflected in said financial statements. Since the date of such financial statements, there has been no material adverse change in the financial condition, operations or business of Borrower, or to Borrower’s best knowledge, the Mortgage Borrower, from that set forth in said financial statements.

 

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4.1.12 Condemnation. No Condemnation or other similar proceeding has been commenced or, to Borrower’s best knowledge, is threatened or contemplated with respect to all or any portion of the Property or for the relocation of roadways providing access to the Property.

4.1.13 Federal Reserve Regulations. No part of the proceeds of the Loan will be used for the purpose of purchasing or acquiring any “margin stock” within the meaning of Regulation U of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or for any other purpose which would be inconsistent with such Regulation U or any other Regulations of such Board of Governors, or for any purposes prohibited by Legal Requirements or by the terms and conditions of this Agreement or the other Loan Documents.

4.1.14 Not a Foreign Person. Borrower is not a “foreign person” within the meaning of §1445(f)(3) of the Code.

4.1.15 Enforceability. The Loan Documents are enforceable by Lender (or any subsequent holder thereof) in accordance with their respective terms, subject to principles of equity and bankruptcy, insolvency and other laws generally applicable to creditors’ rights and the enforcement of debtors’ obligations. The Loan Documents are not subject to any right of rescission, set off, counterclaim or defense by Borrower or Guarantor, including the defense of usury, nor would the operation of any of the terms of the Loan Documents, or the exercise of any right thereunder, render the Loan Documents unenforceable (subject to principles of equity and bankruptcy, insolvency and other laws generally affecting creditors’ rights and the enforcement of debtors’ obligations), and neither Borrower nor Guarantor has asserted any right of rescission, set off, counterclaim or defense with respect thereto.

4.1.16 No Prior Assignment. There are no prior assignments of the Collateral that are presently outstanding except in accordance with the Loan Documents.

4.1.17 Insurance. Borrower has obtained and has delivered to Lender certified copies of the Policies (or other evidence acceptable to Lender) reflecting the insurance coverages, amounts and other requirements set forth in this Agreement. No claims have been made or are currently pending, outstanding or otherwise remain unsatisfied under any such Policy, and neither Borrower, Mortgage Borrower, nor any other Person, has done, by act or omission, anything which would impair the coverage of any such Policy.

4.1.18 Leases. The Property is not subject to any leases other than the Leases described in the rent roll attached hereto as Schedule I and made a part hereof, which rent roll is true, complete and accurate in all respects as of the Closing Date. Mortgage Borrower is the owner and lessor of landlord’s interest in the Leases. No Person has any possessory interest in the Property (or any portion thereof) or right to occupy the same except under and pursuant to the provisions of the Leases. The current Leases are in full force and effect and there are no defaults thereunder by either party and there are no conditions that, with the passage of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute defaults thereunder.

 

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No Rent has been paid more than one (1) month in advance of its due date. All security deposits are held by Mortgage Borrower in accordance with applicable law. All work to be performed by Mortgage Borrower under each Lease has been performed as required and has been accepted by the applicable Tenant, and any payments, free rent, partial rent, rebate of rent or other payments, credits, allowances or abatements required to be given by Mortgage Borrower to any Tenant has already been received by such Tenant. There has been no prior sale, transfer or assignment, hypothecation or pledge of any Lease or of the Rents received therein which is outstanding. No Tenant listed on Schedule I has assigned its Lease or sublet all or any portion of the premises demised thereby, no such Tenant holds its leased premises under assignment or sublease, nor does anyone except such Tenant and its employees occupy such leased premises. No Tenant under any Lease has a right or option pursuant to such Lease or otherwise to purchase all or any part of the leased premises or the building of which the leased premises are a part. No Tenant under any Lease has any right or option for additional space in the Improvements.

4.1.19 Filing and Recording Taxes. All transfer taxes, deed stamps, intangible taxes or other amounts in the nature of transfer taxes required to be paid by any Person under applicable Legal Requirements have been paid in connection with the transfer of the Collateral or are being paid simultaneously herewith. All recording, stamp, intangible or other similar tax required to be paid by any Person under applicable Legal Requirements in connection with the execution, delivery, filing, registration, perfection or enforcement of any of the Loan Documents, including the Pledge Agreement, have been paid. Borrower has caused Mortgage Borrower to pay all state, county and municipal recording and all other taxes imposed upon the execution and recordation of the Security Instrument.

4.1.20 Special Purpose Entity/Separateness.

(a) Until the Debt has been paid in full, Borrower hereby represents, warrants and covenants that Borrower is, shall be and shall continue to be a Special Purpose Entity.

(b) The representations, warranties and covenants set forth in Section 4.1.20(a) shall survive for so long as any amount remains payable to Lender under this Agreement or any other Loan Document.

(c) Any and all of the stated facts and assumptions made in any Insolvency Opinion, including any exhibits attached thereto, will have been and shall be true and correct in all respects, and Borrower will have complied and will comply with all of the stated facts and assumptions made with respect to it in any Insolvency Opinion. Each entity other than Borrower with respect to which an assumption is made or a fact stated in any Insolvency Opinion will have complied and will comply with all of the assumptions made and facts stated with respect to it in any such Insolvency Opinion. Borrower covenants that in connection with any Additional Insolvency Opinion delivered in connection with this Agreement it shall provide an updated certification regarding compliance with the facts and assumptions made therein.

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effective until Lender shall have consented in writing to such appointment (which consent shall be deemed given if the successor Independent Director is provided by a nationally recognized professional services provider and otherwise shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), provided however, that no Independent Director shall resign or be removed, and no successor Independent Director shall be appointed, without in each case at least thirty (30) days’ prior written notice prior to Lender.

4.1.21 Management Agreement. To the best of Borrower’s knowledge, the Management Agreement is in full force and effect and there is no default thereunder by any party thereto and no event has occurred that, with the passage of time and/or the giving of notice would constitute a default thereunder. The Management Agreement was entered into on commercially reasonable terms.

4.1.22 Illegal Activity. No portion of the Collateral has been or will be purchased with proceeds of any illegal activity.

4.1.23 No Change in Facts or Circumstances; Disclosure. All information submitted by and on behalf of Borrower to Lender and in all financial statements, rent rolls (including the rent roll attached hereto as Schedule I), reports, certificates and other documents submitted in connection with the Loan or in satisfaction of the terms thereof and all statements of fact made by Borrower in this Agreement or in any other Loan Document, are true, complete and correct in all material respects. There has been no material adverse change in any condition, fact, circumstance or event that would make any such information inaccurate, incomplete or otherwise misleading in any material respect or that otherwise materially and adversely affects or might materially and adversely affect the use, operation or value of the Collateral or the business operations or the financial condition of Borrower. Borrower has disclosed to Lender all material facts and has not failed to disclose any material fact that could cause any Provided Information or representation or warranty made herein to be materially misleading.

4.1.24 Investment Company Act. Borrower is not (a) an “investment company” or a company “controlled” by an “investment company,” within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended; (b) a “holding company” or a “subsidiary company” of a “holding company” or an “affiliate” of either a “holding company” or a “subsidiary company” within the meaning of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, as amended; or (c) subject to any other federal or state law or regulation which purports to restrict or regulate its ability to borrow money.

4.1.25 Embargoed Person. As of the date hereof and at all times throughout the term of the Loan, including after giving effect to any Transfers permitted pursuant to the Loan Documents, (a) none of the funds or other assets of Borrower and Guarantor constitute property of, or are beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, by any Embargoed Person; (b) no Embargoed Person has any interest of any nature whatsoever in Borrower or Guarantor, as applicable, with the result that the investment in Borrower or Guarantor, as applicable (whether directly or indirectly), is prohibited by law or the Loan is in violation of law; and (c) none of the funds of Borrower or Guarantor, as applicable, have been derived from any unlawful activity with the result that the investment in Borrower or Guarantor, as applicable (whether directly or indirectly), is prohibited by law or the Loan is in violation of law.

 

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4.1.26 Principal Place of Business; State of Organization. Borrower’s principal place of business as of the date hereof is the address set forth in the introductory paragraph of this Agreement. Borrower is organized under the laws of the State of Delaware and Borrower’s organizational identification number is 5153627.

4.1.27 Mortgage Loan Representations and Warranties. All of the representations and warranties contained in the Mortgage Loan Documents are hereby incorporated into this Agreement and deemed made hereunder as and when made thereunder and shall remain incorporated without regard to any waiver amendment or other modification thereof by the Mortgage Lender or to whether the related Mortgage Loan Document has been repaid, defeased or otherwise terminated, unless otherwise consented to in writing by Lender.

4.1.28 Title Insurance Proceeds. Borrower covenants, subject to the Mortgage Lender’s rights under the Mortgage Loan Documents, to remit (or cause the Mortgage Borrower to remit) to Lender all title insurance proceeds paid by the title insurance company insuring Mortgage Borrower’s title to the Property upon the occurrence of any loss under such title insurance policy (“Title Insurance Proceeds”); provided, however, in no event shall the Title Insurance Proceeds paid to Lender exceed, in the aggregate, the outstanding amount of the Debt.

Section 4.2 Survival of Representations. Borrower agrees that all of the representations and warranties of Borrower set forth in Section 4.1 hereof and elsewhere in this Agreement and in the other Loan Documents shall survive for so long as any amount remains owing to Lender under this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents by Borrower. All representations, warranties, covenants and agreements made in this Agreement or in the other Loan Documents by Borrower shall be deemed to have been relied upon by Lender notwithstanding any investigation heretofore or hereafter made by Lender or on its behalf.

ARTICLE V - BORROWER COVENANTS

Section 5.1 Affirmative Covenants. From the date hereof and until payment and performance in full of all Debt or the earlier release of the Liens under the Pledge Agreement encumbering the Collateral (and all related obligations) in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, Borrower hereby covenants and agrees with Lender that:

5.1.1 Existence; Compliance with Legal Requirements. Borrower shall do or cause to be done all things necessary to preserve, renew and keep in full force and effect its existence, rights, licenses, permits, authorizations, and franchises, and cause Mortgage Borrower to comply with

 

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all Legal Requirements. There shall never be committed by Borrower, and Borrower shall never permit Mortgage Borrower or any other Person in occupancy of or involved with the operation or use of the Property to commit any act or omission affording the federal government or any state or local government the right of forfeiture against the Property or any part thereof or any monies paid in performance of Borrower’s obligations under any of the Loan Documents. Borrower hereby covenants and agrees not to, and agrees to not permit Mortgage Borrower to, commit, permit or suffer to exist or cause any act or omission affording such right of forfeiture. Borrower shall at all times maintain, preserve and protect all franchises and trade names and cause Mortgage Borrower to preserve all the remainder of its property used or useful in the conduct of its business and shall keep such property in good working order and repair, and from time to time make, or cause to be made, all reasonably necessary repairs, renewals, replacements, betterments and improvements thereto, all as more fully provided in the Loan Documents. Borrower shall cause Mortgage Borrower to keep the Property insured at all times by financially sound and reputable insurers, to such extent and against such risks, and maintain liability and such other insurance, as is more fully provided in this Agreement. Borrower shall from time to time, upon Lender’s request, cause Mortgage Borrower to provide Lender with evidence reasonably satisfactory to Lender that the Property complies with all Legal Requirements or is exempt from compliance with Legal Requirements. Borrower shall give prompt notice to Lender of the receipt by Borrower of any notice related to a violation of any Legal Requirements and of the commencement of any proceedings or investigations which relate to compliance with Legal Requirements. After prior written notice to Lender, Borrower, at Borrower’s own expense, may contest by appropriate legal proceeding promptly initiated and conducted in good faith and with due diligence, the validity of any Legal Requirement, the applicability of any Legal Requirement to Borrower or the Property or any alleged violation of any Legal Requirement, provided that (i) no Default or Event of Default has occurred and remains uncured; (ii) such proceeding shall be permitted under and be conducted in accordance with the provisions of any instrument to which Borrower is subject and shall not constitute a default thereunder and such proceeding shall be conducted in accordance with all applicable statutes, laws and ordinances; (iii) neither the Property nor any part thereof or interest therein will be in danger of being sold, forfeited, terminated, cancelled or lost; (iv) Borrower shall promptly upon final determination thereof comply with any such Legal Requirement determined to be valid or applicable or cure any violation of any Legal Requirement; (v) such proceeding shall suspend the enforcement of the contested Legal Requirement against Borrower or the Property; and (vi) Borrower shall furnish such security as may be required in the proceeding, or as may be requested by Lender, to insure compliance with such Legal Requirement, together with all interest and penalties payable in connection therewith. Lender may apply any such security, as necessary to cause compliance with such Legal Requirement at any time when, in the reasonable judgment of Lender, the validity, applicability or violation of such Legal Requirement is finally established or the Property (or any part thereof or interest therein) shall be in danger of being sold, forfeited, terminated, cancelled or lost.

5.1.2 Taxes and Other Charges. Borrower shall cause Mortgage Borrower to pay all Taxes and Other Charges now or hereafter levied or assessed or imposed against the Property or any part thereof as the same become due and payable. Borrower shall deliver to Lender receipts for payment or other evidence satisfactory to Lender that the Taxes and Other Charges have been so paid or are not then delinquent no later than ten (10) days prior to the date on which the Taxes and/or Other

 

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Charges would otherwise be delinquent if not paid. Borrower shall furnish to Lender receipts for the payment of the Taxes and the Other Charges prior to the date the same shall become delinquent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Borrower need not pay or cause Mortgage Borrower to pay Taxes directly nor furnish such receipts for payment of Taxes to the extent that funds to pay for such Taxes have been deposited with the Mortgage Lender pursuant to the Mortgage Loan Documents. Borrower shall cause Mortgage Borrower to promptly cause to be paid and discharged any Lien or charge whatsoever which may be or become a Lien or charge against the Property, and shall cause the prompt payment for all utility services provided to the Property. After prior written notice to Lender, Borrower, at Borrower’s own expense, may permit Mortgage Borrower to contest by appropriate legal proceeding, promptly initiated and conducted in good faith and with due diligence, the amount or validity or application in whole or in part of any Taxes or Other Charges, provided that (i) no Default or Event of Default has occurred and remains uncured; (ii) such proceeding shall be permitted under and be conducted in accordance with the provisions of any other instrument to which Borrower or Mortgage Borrower is subject and shall not constitute a default thereunder and such proceeding shall be conducted in accordance with all applicable statutes, laws and ordinances; (iii) neither the Property, the Collateral, nor any part thereof or interest therein will be in danger of being sold, forfeited, terminated, cancelled or lost; (iv) Borrower shall cause the prompt payment, upon final determination thereof, of the amount of any such Taxes or Other Charges, together with all costs, interest and penalties which may be payable in connection therewith; (v) such proceeding shall suspend the collection of such contested Taxes or Other Charges from the Property; (vi) Borrower shall or shall cause Mortgage Borrower to have set aside adequate reserves for the payment of the Taxes, together with all interest and penalties thereon, unless such Taxes have been paid under protest; and (vii) Borrower shall cause Mortgage Borrower to furnish such security as may be required in the proceeding, or as may be requested by Mortgage Lender, to insure the payment of any such Taxes or Other Charges, together with all interest and penalties thereon.

5.1.3 Litigation. Borrower shall give prompt written notice to Lender of any litigation or governmental proceedings pending or threatened against Borrower, Mortgage Borrower and/or Guarantor which might materially adversely affect Borrower’s, Mortgage Borrower’s, or Guarantor’s condition (financial or otherwise) or business, the Property (or any portion thereof), or the Collateral.

5.1.4 Access to Property. Borrower shall cause Mortgage Borrower to permit agents, representatives and employees of Lender to inspect the Property or any part thereof at reasonable hours upon reasonable advance notice.

5.1.5 Notice of Default. Borrower shall promptly advise Lender of any material adverse change in Borrower’s or Guarantor’s condition, financial or otherwise, or of the occurrence of any Default or Event of Default of which Borrower has knowledge.

5.1.6 Cooperate in Legal Proceedings. Borrower shall cooperate fully with Lender with respect to any proceedings before any court, board or other Governmental Authority which may in any way affect the rights of Lender hereunder or any rights obtained by Lender under any of the other Loan Documents and, in connection therewith, permit Lender, at its election, to participate in any such proceedings.

 

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5.1.7 Perform Loan Documents. Borrower shall observe, perform and satisfy all the terms, provisions, covenants and conditions of, and shall pay when due all costs, fees and expenses to the extent required under the Loan Documents executed and delivered by, or applicable to, Borrower.

5.1.8 Further Assurances. Borrower shall, at Borrower’s sole cost and expense:

(a) furnish to Lender all instruments, documents, boundary surveys, footing or foundation surveys, certificates, plans and specifications, appraisals, title and other insurance reports and agreements, and each and every other document, certificate, agreement and instrument required to be furnished by Borrower pursuant to the terms of the Loan Documents or which are reasonably requested by Lender in connection therewith;

(b) execute and deliver to Lender such documents, instruments, certificates, assignments and other writings, and do such other acts necessary or desirable, to evidence, preserve and/or protect the collateral at any time securing or intended to secure the obligations of Borrower under the Loan Documents, as Lender may reasonably require; and

(c) do and execute all and such further lawful and reasonable acts, conveyances and assurances for the better and more effective carrying out of the intents and purposes of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, as Lender shall reasonably require from time to time.

5.1.9 Principal Place of Business, State of Organization. Borrower shall not cause or permit any change to be made in its name, identity (including its trade name or names), place of organization or formation or Borrower’s corporate or partnership or other structure unless Borrower shall have first notified Lender in writing of such change at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of such change, and shall have first taken all action required by Lender for the purpose of perfecting or protecting the lien and security interests of Lender pursuant to this Agreement, and the other Loan Documents and, in the case of a change in Borrower’s structure, without first obtaining the prior written consent of Lender, which consent may be given or denied in Lender’s discretion. Upon Lender’s request, Borrower shall, at Borrower’s sole cost and expense, execute and deliver additional security agreements and other instruments which may be necessary to effectively evidence or perfect Lender’s security interest in the Property (or any portion thereof) as a result of such change of principal place of business or place of organization. Borrower’s principal place of business and chief executive office, and the place where Borrower keeps its books and records, including recorded data of any kind or nature, regardless of the medium or recording, including software, writings, plans, specifications and schematics, has been for the preceding four months (or, if less, the entire period of the existence of Borrower) and will continue to be the address of Borrower set forth at the introductory paragraph of this Agreement (unless Borrower notifies Lender in writing at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of such change). Borrower shall promptly notify Lender of any change in its organizational identification number. If Borrower does not now have an organizational identification number and later obtains one, Borrower promptly shall notify Lender of such organizational identification number.

 

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5.1.10 Financial Reporting. (a) Borrower shall keep and maintain or shall cause to be kept and maintained on a Fiscal Year basis, in accordance with the requirements for a Special Purpose Entity set forth herein and GAAP (or such other accounting basis acceptable to Lender), proper and accurate books, records and accounts reflecting all of the financial affairs of Borrower and Mortgage Borrower and all items of income and expense in connection with the operation of the Property. Lender shall have the right from time to time at all times during normal business hours upon reasonable notice to examine such books, records and accounts at the office of Borrower or any other Person maintaining such books, records and accounts and to make such copies or extracts thereof as Lender shall desire. After the occurrence of an Event of Default, Borrower shall pay any costs and expenses incurred by Lender to examine Borrower’s accounting records with respect to the Property, as Lender shall determine to be necessary or appropriate in the protection of Lender’s interest.

(b) Borrower shall furnish to Lender annually, within ninety (90) days following the end of each Fiscal Year of Borrower, a complete copy of Borrower’s annual financial statements of Borrower and Mortgage Borrower audited by an independent certified public accountant acceptable to Lender in accordance with GAAP (or such other accounting basis acceptable to Lender) covering the Property for such Fiscal Year and containing statements of profit and loss for Borrower and the Property, an annual rent roll and a balance sheet for Borrower. Such statements shall set forth the financial condition and the results of operations for the Property for such Fiscal Year, and shall include, but not be limited to, amounts representing annual net operating income, net cash flow, gross income, and operating expenses.

(c) Borrower shall furnish, or cause to be furnished, to Lender on or before twenty (20) days after the end of each calendar quarter the following items, accompanied by an Officer’s Certificate stating that such items are true, correct, accurate, and complete and fairly present the financial condition and results of the operations of Borrower, Mortgage Borrower, and the Property (subject to normal year-end adjustments) as applicable: (i) a rent roll for the subject quarter; (ii) quarterly and year-to-date operating statements (including Capital Expenditures) prepared for each calendar quarter, noting net operating income, gross income, and operating expenses (not including any contributions to the Replacement Reserve Fund and the Required Repair Fund), and other information necessary and sufficient to fairly represent the financial position and results of operation of the Property during such calendar quarter, and containing a comparison of budgeted income and expenses and the actual income and expenses; and (iii) a calculation reflecting the annual Debt Service Coverage Ratio for the immediately preceding three (3), six (6), and twelve (12) month periods as of the last day of such quarter. In addition, such certificate shall also be accompanied by an Officer’s Certificate stating that the representations and warranties of Borrower set forth in Section 4.1.20 are true and correct as of the date of such certificate.

(d) Until the earlier of Securitization or twelve (12) months after the date of this Agreement, Borrower shall furnish, or cause to be furnished, to Lender on or before twenty (20) days after the end of each calendar month, all of the following items with respect to the previous

 

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calendar month, accompanied by an Officer’s Certificate stating that such items are true, correct, accurate, and complete and fairly present the financial condition and results of the operations of Borrower, Mortgage Borrower, and the Property (subject to normal year-end adjustments) as applicable: (A) a rent roll for the subject month; (B) monthly operating statement(s) of the Property; and (C) year-to-date operating statement(s) of the Property.

(e) Not later than each February 1 during the term of the Loan upon Lender’s request, Borrower shall furnish or cause to be furnished to Lender, for Lender’s approval, a report setting forth the minimum economic terms that Mortgage Borrower proposes for use in connection with the standard lease form for leases of portions of the Property during the twelve month period beginning upon such anniversary date. The terms set forth in the leasing report shall reflect the prevailing market conditions for like properties in the locality of the Property.

(f) Borrower shall submit or cause Mortgage Borrower to submit to Lender for the partial year period commencing on the date hereof, and for each Fiscal Year thereafter, an Annual Budget not later than sixty (60) days prior to the commencement of such period or Fiscal Year in form reasonably satisfactory to Lender. The Annual Budget shall be subject to Lender’s written approval (each such Annual Budget, an “Approved Annual Budget”). If Lender objects to a proposed Annual Budget submitted by Borrower, Lender shall advise Borrower of such objections within fifteen (15) days after receipt thereof (and deliver to Borrower a reasonably detailed description of such objections) and Borrower shall promptly revise such Annual Budget and resubmit the same to Lender. Lender shall advise Borrower of any objections to such revised Annual Budget within ten (10) days after receipt thereof (and deliver to Borrower a reasonably detailed description of such objections) and Borrower shall promptly revise the same in accordance with the process described in this subsection until Lender approves the Annual Budget. Until such time that Lender approves a proposed Annual Budget, the most recently Approved Annual Budget shall apply; provided that, such Approved Annual Budget shall be adjusted to reflect actual increases in Taxes, Insurance Premiums and Other Charges.

(g) If Borrower or Mortgage Borrower must incur an extraordinary operating expense or capital expense not set forth in the Approved Annual Budget (each an “Extraordinary Expense”), then Borrower shall promptly deliver to Lender a reasonably detailed explanation of such proposed Extraordinary Expense for Lender’s approval, which may be given or denied in Lender’s discretion.

(h) Borrower shall furnish to Lender, within ten (10) Business Days after request (or as soon thereafter as may be reasonably possible), such further detailed information with respect to the operation of the Property (or any portion thereof) and the financial affairs of Borrower as may be reasonably requested by Lender.

(i) Borrower shall cause Guarantor to furnish to Lender annually, within ninety (90) days following the end of each Fiscal Year of Guarantor: (i) financial statements audited by an independent certified public accountant, which shall include an annual balance sheet and profit and loss statement of Guarantor, in the form reasonably required by Lender or (ii) a signed personal financial statement in a form satisfactory to Lender if such Guarantor is an individual.

 

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(j) Any reports, statements or other information required to be delivered under this Agreement shall be delivered (i) in paper form, (ii) on a diskette, and (iii) if requested by Lender and within the capabilities of Borrower’s data systems without change or modification thereto, in electronic form and prepared using Microsoft Word for Windows files (which files may be prepared using a spreadsheet program and saved as word processing files).

(k) Unless otherwise delivered to Lender pursuant to the provisions of this Section 5.1.10, Borrower shall deliver or cause Mortgage Borrower to deliver to Lender all of the financial statements, reports, certificates and related items delivered or required to be delivered by Mortgage Borrower to Mortgage Lender under the Mortgage Loan Documents as and when due under the Mortgage Loan Documents.

5.1.11 Business and Operations. Borrower shall qualify to do business and shall remain in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its formation as and to the extent the same are required for the ownership, maintenance, management and operation of the Collateral.

5.1.12 Title to the Property. Borrower shall cause Mortgage Borrower to warrant and defend (a) the title to the Property and every part thereof, subject only to Liens permitted hereunder (including Permitted Encumbrances) and (b) the validity and priority of the Lien of the Security Instrument on the Property, subject only to Liens permitted hereunder (including Permitted Encumbrances), in each case against the claims of all Persons whomsoever. Borrower shall reimburse Lender for any losses, costs, damages or expenses (including attorneys’ fees and expenses) incurred by Lender if an interest in the Property (or any portion thereof), other than as permitted hereunder, is claimed by another Person.

5.1.13 Costs of Enforcement. In the event (a) that the Security Instrument encumbering the Property (or any portion thereof) is foreclosed in whole or in part or that the Security Instrument is put into the hands of an attorney for collection, suit, action or foreclosure, (b) of the foreclosure of any mortgage encumbering the Property (or any portion thereof) prior to or subsequent to the Security Instrument in which proceeding Lender exercises any or all of its rights or remedies under the Pledge Agreement or any other Loan Documents as and when permitted thereby, or (c) of the bankruptcy, insolvency, rehabilitation or other similar proceeding in respect of Borrower or any of its constituent Persons or an assignment by Borrower or any of its constituent Persons for the benefit of its creditors, Borrower, its successors or assigns, shall be chargeable with and agrees to pay all costs of collection and defense, including attorneys’ fees and expenses, incurred by Lender or Borrower in connection therewith and in connection with any appellate proceeding or post judgment action involved therein, together with all required service or use taxes.

5.1.14 Estoppel Statement.

(a) After request by Lender, Borrower shall within ten (10) days furnish Lender or any proposed assignee of the Loan with a statement, duly acknowledged and certified, setting forth (i) the Original Principal Amount, (ii) the unpaid principal amount of the Note, (iii) the Interest Rate of the Note, (iv) the terms of payment and Maturity Date, (v) the date installments

 

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of interest and/or principal were last paid, (vi) that, except as provided in such statement, there are no Defaults or Events of Default under this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents, (vii) that the Loan Documents are valid, legal and binding obligations and have not been modified or if modified, giving particulars of such modification, (viii) whether any offsets or defenses exist against the obligations secured hereby and, if any are alleged to exist, a detailed description thereof, (ix) that all Leases are in full force and effect and (provided the Property is not a residential multifamily property) have not been modified (or if modified, setting forth all modifications), (x) the date to which the Rents thereunder have been paid pursuant to the Leases, (xi) whether or not, to the best knowledge of Borrower, any of the lessees under the Leases are in default under the Leases, and, if any of the lessees are in default, setting forth the specific nature of all such defaults, (xii) the amount of security deposits held by Mortgage Borrower under each Lease and that such amounts are consistent with the amounts required under each Lease, and (xiii) as to any other matters reasonably requested by Lender and reasonably related to the Leases.

(b) Borrower shall (or shall cause Mortgage Borrower to), from time to time, obtain from Mortgage Lender such certificates of estoppel with respect to compliance by Mortgage Borrower with the terms of the Mortgage Loan Documents as may be reasonably requested by Lender. In the event or to the extent that Mortgage Lender is not legally obligated to deliver such certificates of estoppel and is unwilling to deliver the same, then Borrower shall not be in breach of this provision so long as Borrower furnishes to Lender an estoppel executed by Borrower and Mortgage Borrower expressly representing to Lender the information requested by Lender regarding compliance by Mortgage Borrower with the terms of the Mortgage Loan Documents. Borrower hereby indemnifies Lender from and against all liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, assessments, actions, or causes of action, judgments, suits, claims, demands, costs, expenses (including attorneys’ and other professional fees, whether or not suit is brought, and settlement costs) and disbursements of any kind or nature whatsoever which may be imposed on, incurred by, or asserted against Lender based in whole or in part upon any fact, event, condition, or circumstances relating to the Mortgage Loan which was misrepresented in, or which warrants disclosure and was omitted from such estoppel executed by Borrower and Mortgage Borrower.

(c) Borrower shall cause Mortgage Borrower to obtain and Borrower shall deliver to Lender upon request, tenant estoppel certificates from each commercial Tenant leasing space at the Property in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Lender provided that Borrower shall not be required to deliver such certificates more frequently than two (2) times in any calendar year.

5.1.15 Loan Proceeds. Borrower shall use the proceeds of the Loan received by it on the Closing Date only for the purposes set forth in Section 2.1.4 hereof.

5.1.16 Performance by Borrower. Borrower shall in a timely manner observe, perform and fulfill each and every covenant, term and provision of each Loan Document executed and delivered by, or applicable to, Borrower, and shall not enter into or otherwise suffer or permit any amendment, waiver, supplement, termination or other modification of any Loan Document executed and delivered by, or applicable to, Borrower without the prior written consent of Lender.

 

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5.1.17 Leasing Matters. Any Leases with respect to the Property written after the date hereof, for more than 3,000 square feet shall be subject to the prior written approval of Lender, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. Upon request, Borrower shall furnish Lender with executed copies of all Leases. All renewals of Leases and all proposed Leases shall provide for rental rates comparable to existing local market rates. All proposed Leases shall be on commercially reasonable terms and shall not contain any terms which would materially affect Lender’s rights under the Loan Documents. All Leases executed after the date hereof shall provide that they are subordinate to the Security Instrument and that the lessee agrees to attorn to Mortgage Lender or any purchaser at a sale by foreclosure or power of sale. Borrower (i) shall cause Mortgage Borrower to observe and perform the obligations imposed upon the lessor under the Leases in a commercially reasonable manner; (ii) shall cause Mortgage Borrower to enforce and may amend or terminate the terms, covenants and conditions contained in the Leases upon the part of the lessee thereunder to be observed or performed in a commercially reasonable manner and in a manner not to impair the value of the Property (or any portion thereof) involved except that no termination by Mortgage Borrower or acceptance of surrender by a Tenant of any Leases shall be permitted unless by reason of a tenant default and then only in a commercially reasonable manner to preserve and protect the Property (or any portion thereof); provided, however, that no such termination or surrender of any Lease covering more than 3,000 square feet will be permitted without the prior written consent of Lender; (iii) shall not permit Mortgage Borrower to collect any of the rents more than one (1) month in advance (other than security deposits); (iv) shall not permit Mortgage Borrower to execute any other assignment of lessor’s interest in the Leases or the Rents (except as contemplated by the Loan Documents); (v) shall not permit Mortgage Borrower to alter, modify or change the terms of the Leases in a manner inconsistent with the provisions of the Loan Documents; and (vi) shall cause Mortgage Borrower to execute and deliver at the request of Lender all such further assurances, confirmations and assignments in connection with the Leases as Lender shall from time to time reasonably require. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Borrower shall not permit Mortgage Borrower to enter into a lease of all or substantially all of the Property without Lender’s prior written consent. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, all new Leases and all amendments, modifications, extensions, and renewals of existing Leases with Tenants that are Affiliates of Mortgage Borrower or Borrower shall be subject to the prior written consent of Lender.

5.1.18 Alterations. Borrower shall obtain Lender’s prior written consent to causing or permitting Mortgage Borrower to cause any alterations to any Improvements, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed except with respect to alterations that may have a material adverse effect on Borrower’s or Mortgage Borrower’s financial condition, the value of the Property or the Property’s Net Operating Income. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lender’s consent shall not be required in connection with any alterations that will not have a material adverse effect on Borrower’s financial condition, the value of the Property or the Property’s Net Operating Income, provided that such alterations are made in connection with (a) tenant improvement work performed pursuant to the terms of any Lease executed on or before the date hereof, (b) tenant improvement

 

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work performed pursuant to the terms and provisions of a Lease and not adversely affecting any structural component of any Improvements, any utility or HVAC system contained in any Improvements or the exterior of any building constituting a part of any Improvements, or (c) alterations performed in connection with the Restoration of the Property after the occurrence of a Casualty or Condemnation in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Mortgage Loan Agreement. If the total unpaid amounts due and payable with respect to alterations to the Improvements at the Property(or any portion thereof (other than such amounts to be paid or reimbursed by Tenants under the Leases) shall at any time exceed $100,000.00 (the “Threshold Amount”), Borrower shall promptly deliver to Lender as security for the payment of such amounts and as additional security for Borrower’s obligations under the Loan Documents any of the following: (A) cash, (B) U.S. Obligations, (C) other securities having a rating acceptable to Lender and that, at Lender’s option, the applicable Rating Agencies have confirmed in writing will not, in and of itself, result in a downgrade, withdrawal or qualification of the initial, or, if higher, then current ratings assigned to any Securities or any class thereof in connection with any Securitization or (D) a completion and performance bond or an irrevocable letter of credit (payable on sight draft only) issued by a financial institution having a rating by S&P of not less than “A-1+” if the term of such bond or letter of credit is no longer than three (3) months or, if such term is in excess of three (3) months, issued by a financial institution having a rating that is acceptable to Lender and that, at Lender’s option, the applicable Rating Agencies have confirmed in writing will not, in and of itself, result in a downgrade, withdrawal or qualification of the initial, or, if higher, then current ratings assigned to any Securities or class thereof in connection with any Securitization. Such security shall be in an amount equal to the excess of the total unpaid amounts with respect to alterations to the Improvements on the Property (other than such amounts to be paid or reimbursed by Tenants under the Leases) over the Threshold Amount and Lender may apply such security from time to time at the option of Lender to pay for such alterations.

5.1.19 Operation of Property. (a) Borrower shall cause the Property to be operated, in all material respects, in accordance with the Management Agreement (or Replacement Management Agreement) as applicable. If the Management Agreement expires or is terminated (without limiting any obligation of Borrower to obtain Lender’s consent to any termination or modification of the Management Agreement in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement), Borrower shall cause Mortgage Borrower to promptly enter into a Replacement Management Agreement with Manager or another Qualified Manager, as applicable.

(b) Borrower shall: (i) promptly cause Mortgage Borrower to perform and/or observe, in all material respects, all of the covenants and agreements required to be performed and observed by it under the Management Agreement and do all things necessary to preserve and to keep unimpaired its material rights thereunder; (ii) promptly notify Lender of any material default under the Management Agreement of which it is aware; (iii) promptly deliver to Lender a copy of each financial statement, business plan, capital expenditures plan, notice, report and estimate received by it under the Management Agreement; and (iv) cause Mortgage Borrower to enforce the performance and observance of all of the covenants and agreements required to be performed and/or observed by Manager under the Management Agreement, in a commercially reasonable manner.

 

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5.1.20 Embargoed Person. Borrower has performed and shall perform and cause Mortgage Borrower to perform reasonable due diligence to insure that at all times throughout the term of the Loan, including after giving effect to any Transfers permitted pursuant to the Loan Documents, (a) none of the funds or other assets of Borrower, Mortgage Borrower and Guarantor constitute property of, or are beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, by any Embargoed Person; (b) no Embargoed Person has any interest of any nature whatsoever in Borrower, Mortgage Borrower or Guarantor, as applicable, with the result that the investment in Borrower, Mortgage Borrower or Guarantor, as applicable (whether directly or indirectly), is prohibited by law or the Loan is in violation of law; and (c) none of the funds of Borrower, Mortgage Borrower or Guarantor, as applicable, have been derived from, or are the proceeds of, any unlawful activity, including money laundering, terrorism or terrorism activities, with the result that the investment in Borrower, Mortgage Borrower or Guarantor, as applicable (whether directly or indirectly), is prohibited by law or the Loan is in violation of law, or may cause the Property to be subject to forfeiture or seizure.

5.1.21 Mortgage Loan Reserve Funds. Borrower shall cause Mortgage Borrower to deposit and maintain each of the Mortgage Loan Reserve Funds as more particularly set forth in the Mortgage Loan Agreement and to perform and comply with all the terms and provisions relating thereto. Borrower grants to Lender a first-priority perfected security interest in Borrower’s interest in each of the Mortgage Loan Reserve Funds, if any, subject to the prior rights of Mortgage Lender, and any and all monies now or hereafter deposited in each Mortgage Loan Reserve Fund as additional security for payment of the Debt to the extent Borrower has an interest in same. Subject to the qualifications regarding Mortgage Lender’s interest in the Mortgage Loan Reserve Funds, if any, until expended or applied in accordance with the Mortgage Loan Documents or the Loan Documents, Borrower’s interest in the Mortgage Loan Reserve Funds shall constitute additional security for the Debt and upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Lender may, in addition to any and all other remedies available to Lender, apply any sums then present in any or all of the Mortgage Loan Reserve Funds to the payment of the Debt in any order in its discretion.

5.1.22 Special Distributions. On each date on which amounts are required to be disbursed to Lender into the Mezzanine Collection Account from the Mezzanine Loan Reserve Account pursuant to the terms of the Mortgage Cash Management Agreement and Mortgage Loan Agreement or are required to otherwise be paid Lender under any of the Loan Documents, Borrower shall exercise its rights under the Mortgage Borrower Company Agreement to cause Mortgage Borrower to make to Borrower a distribution in an aggregate amount such that Lender shall receive the amount required to be disbursed from the Mezzanine Loan Reserve Account or otherwise paid to Lender on such date.

5.1.23 Curing. Lender shall have the right, but shall not have the obligation, to exercise Borrower’s rights under the Mortgage Borrower Company Agreement (a) to cure a Mortgage Loan Default and (b) to satisfy any Liens, claims or judgments against the Property (except for Liens permitted by the Mortgage Loan Documents), in the case of either (a) or (b), unless Borrower or Mortgage Borrower shall be diligently pursuing remedies to cure to Lender’s satisfaction. Borrower shall reimburse Lender on demand for any and all costs incurred by Lender in connection with curing any such Mortgage Loan Default or satisfying any Liens, claims or judgments against the Property.

 

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5.1.24 Environmental Covenants.

(a) Borrower covenants and agrees that: (i) all uses and operations on or of the Property, whether by Borrower, Mortgage Borrower, or any other Person, shall be in compliance with all Environmental Laws and permits issued pursuant thereto; (ii) there shall be no Releases of Hazardous Substances in, on, under or from the Property; (iii) there shall be no Hazardous Substances in, on, or under the Property, except those that are (A) in compliance with all Environmental Laws and with permits issued pursuant thereto (to the extent such permits are required by Environmental Law), (B) de-minimis amounts necessary to operate the Property for the purposes set forth in the Loan Agreement which will not result in an environmental condition in, on or under the Property and which are otherwise permitted under and used in compliance with Environmental Law and (C) fully disclosed to Lender in writing; (iv) Borrower shall and shall cause Mortgage Borrower to keep the Property free and clear of all liens and other encumbrances imposed pursuant to any Environmental Law, whether due to any act or omission of Borrower or any other Person (the “Environmental Liens”); (v) Borrower shall, at its sole cost and expense, fully and expeditiously cooperate and cause Mortgage Borrower to fully and expeditiously in all activities pursuant to subsection (b) below, including providing all relevant information and making knowledgeable persons available for interviews; (vi) Borrower shall, at its sole cost and expense, perform and cause Mortgage Borrower to perform any environmental site assessment or other investigation of environmental conditions in connection with the Property, pursuant to any reasonable written request of Lender made if Lender has reason to believe that an environmental hazard exists on the Property (including sampling, testing and analysis of soil, water, air, building materials and other materials and substances whether solid, liquid or gas), and share with Lender (or cause Mortgage Borrower to share with Lender) the reports and other results thereof, and Lender and other Indemnified Parties shall be entitled to rely on such reports and other results thereof; (vii) Borrower shall, at its sole cost and expense, comply and cause Mortgage Borrower to comply with all reasonable written requests of Lender made if Lender has reason to believe that an environmental hazard exists on the Property (A) reasonably effectuate Remediation of any condition (including a Release of a Hazardous Substance) in, on, under or from the Property; (B) comply with any Environmental Law; (C) comply with any directive from any Governmental Authority; and (D) take any other reasonable action necessary or appropriate for protection of human health or the environment; (viii) Borrower shall not do or allow Mortgage Borrower or any Tenant or other user of the Property to do any act that materially increases the dangers to human health or the environment, poses an unreasonable risk of harm to any Person (whether on or off the Property), impairs or may impair the value of the Property, is contrary to any requirement of any insurer, constitutes a public or private nuisance, constitutes waste, or violates any covenant, condition, agreement or easement applicable to the Property; (ix) Borrower shall immediately notify Lender in writing of (A) any presence or Releases or threatened Releases of Hazardous Substances in, on, under, from or migrating towards the Property; (B) any non-compliance with any Environmental Laws related in any way to the Property; (C) any actual or potential Environmental Lien; (D) any required or proposed Remediation of environmental conditions relating to the Property; and (E) any written or oral notice or other communication of which Borrower becomes aware from any source

 

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whatsoever (including a governmental entity) relating in any way to the release or potential release of Hazardous Substances or Remediation thereof, likely to result in liability of any Person pursuant to any Environmental Law, other environmental conditions in connection with the Property, or any actual or potential administrative or judicial proceedings in connection with anything referred to in this Section; (x) Borrower shall not and shall not permit Mortgage Borrower to install, use, generate, manufacture, store, treat, release or dispose of, nor permit the installation, use, generation, storage, treatment, release or disposal of, any Hazardous Substances (except de-minimis amounts necessary to operate the Property for the purposes set forth in the Loan Agreement which will not result in an environmental condition in, on or under the Property and which are otherwise permitted under and used in compliance with Environmental Law) on, under or about the Property, and all uses and operations on or of the Property, whether by Borrower or Mortgage Borrower or any other person or entity, shall be in compliance with all Environmental Laws and permits issued pursuant thereto; (xi) Borrower shall not make and shall not permit Mortgage Borrower to make any change in the use or condition of the Property which (A) might lead to the presence on, under or about the Property of any Hazardous Substances which is not in accordance with any applicable Environmental Law, or (B) would require, under any applicable Environmental Law, notice be given to or approval be obtained from any governmental agency in the event of a transfer of ownership or control of the Property, in each case without the prior written consent of Lender; (xii) Borrower shall not allow any Institutional Control on or to affect the Property; and (xiii) Borrower shall and shall cause Mortgage Borrower to take all acts necessary to preserve its status, if applicable, as an “innocent landowner,” “contiguous property owner,” or “prospective purchaser” as to the Property and as those terms are defined in CERCLA; provided, however, that this covenant does not limit or modify any of Borrower’s other duties or obligations under this Agreement.

(b) If Lender has reason to believe that an environmental hazard exists on the Property that may, in Lender’s discretion, endanger any Tenants or other occupants of the Property or their guests or the general public or may materially and adversely affect the value of the Property, upon reasonable notice from Lender, Borrower shall, at Borrower’s expense, promptly cause Mortgage Borrower to engage an engineer or consultant satisfactory to Lender to conduct an environmental assessment or audit (the scope of which shall be determined in Lender’s discretion) and take any samples of soil, groundwater or other water, air, or building materials or any other invasive testing requested by Lender and promptly deliver the results of any such assessment, audit, sampling or other testing; provided, however, if such results are not delivered to Lender within a reasonable period or if Lender has reason to believe that an environmental hazard exists on the Property that, in Lender’s judgment, endangers any Tenant or other occupant of the Property or their guests or the general public or may materially and adversely affect the value of the Property, upon reasonable notice to Borrower, Lender and any other Person designated by Lender, including any receiver, any representative of a governmental entity, and any environmental consultant, shall have the right, but not the obligation, to enter upon the Property at all reasonable times to assess any and all aspects of the environmental condition of the Property and its use, including conducting any environmental assessment or audit (the scope of which shall be determined in Lender’s discretion) and taking samples of soil, groundwater or other water, air, or building materials, and reasonably conducting other invasive testing. Borrower shall cooperate with and provide Lender and any such Person designated by Lender with access to the Property.

 

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5.1.25 Mortgage Borrower Covenants. Borrower shall cause Mortgage Borrower to comply with all obligations with which Mortgage Borrower has covenanted to comply under the Mortgage Loan Agreement and all other Mortgage Loan Documents for so long as the Mortgage Loan is outstanding.

Section 5.2 Negative Covenants. From the date hereof until payment and performance in full of all obligations of Borrower under the Loan Documents or the earlier release of the Lien of the Pledge Agreement and any other collateral in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender that it shall not do, directly or indirectly, any of the following:

5.2.1 Operation of Property.

(a) Borrower shall not permit Mortgage Borrower, without Lender’s prior written consent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld), to do any of the following: (i) surrender, terminate, cancel, amend or modify the Management Agreement; provided, that Borrower may, without Lender’s consent, replace the Manager so long as the replacement manager is a Qualified Manager pursuant to a Replacement Management Agreement; (ii) reduce or consent to the reduction of the term of the Management Agreement; (iii) increase or consent to the increase of the amount of any charges under the Management Agreement, or (iv) otherwise modify, change, supplement, alter or amend, or waive or release any of its rights and remedies under, the Management Agreement in any material respect.

(b) Following the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, Borrower shall not permit Mortgage Borrower to exercise any rights, make any decisions, grant any approvals or otherwise take any action under the Management Agreement without the prior written consent of Lender, which consent may be granted, conditioned or withheld in Lender’s discretion.

(c) If under applicable zoning provisions the use of all or any portion of the Property is or shall become a nonconforming use, Borrower shall not cause or permit Mortgage Borrower to cause or permit the nonconforming use or Improvement to be discontinued or abandoned without the express written consent of Lender.

5.2.2 Liens. Borrower shall not create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any Lien on any portion of the Property or permit any such action to be taken, except for Permitted Encumbrances.

5.2.3 Dissolution. Borrower shall not (a) engage in any dissolution, liquidation or consolidation or merger with or into any other business entity, (b) engage in any business activity not related to the ownership and operation of the Property, (c) transfer, lease or sell, in one transaction or any combination of transactions, the assets or all or substantially all of the properties or assets of Borrower except to the extent permitted by the Loan Documents, or (d) modify, amend, waive or terminate its organizational documents or its qualification and good standing in any jurisdiction.

 

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5.2.4 Change In Business. Borrower shall not enter into any line of business other than the ownership and operation of the Collateral and shall not permit Mortgage Borrower to enter into any line of business other than the ownership and operation of the Property, or make any material change in the scope or nature of its business objectives, purposes or operations, or undertake or participate in activities other than the continuance of its present business. Nothing contained in this Section 5.2.4 is intended to expand the rights of Borrower or Mortgage Borrower set forth herein.

5.2.5 Debt Cancellation. Borrower shall not cancel or otherwise forgive or release any claim owed to Borrower by any Person, except for adequate consideration and in the ordinary course of Borrower’s business.

5.2.6 Zoning. Borrower shall not permit Mortgage Borrower to initiate or consent to any zoning reclassification of any portion of the Property or seek any variance under any existing zoning ordinance or use or permit the use of any portion of the Property in any manner that could result in such use becoming a non conforming use under any zoning ordinance or any other applicable land use law, rule or regulation, without the prior written consent of Lender.

5.2.7 No Joint Assessment. Borrower shall not permit Mortgage Borrower to suffer, permit or initiate the joint assessment of the Property (a) with any other real property constituting a tax lot separate from the Property, and (b) which constitutes real property with any portion of the Property which may be deemed to constitute personal property, or any other procedure whereby the lien of any taxes which may be levied against such personal property shall be assessed or levied or charged to such real property portion of the Property.

5.2.8 ERISA.

(a) Borrower shall not engage in any transaction which would cause any obligation, or action taken or to be taken, hereunder (or the exercise by Lender of any of its rights under the Note, this Agreement or the other Loan Documents) to be a non-exempt (under a statutory or administrative class exemption) prohibited transaction under ERISA.

(b) Borrower further covenants and agrees to deliver to Lender such certifications or other evidence from time to time throughout the term of the Loan, as requested by Lender in its discretion, that (A) Borrower is not and does not maintain an “employee benefit plan” as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA, which is subject to Title I of ERISA, or a “governmental plan” within the meaning of Section 3(32) of ERISA; (B) Borrower is not subject to any state statute regulating investment of, or fiduciary obligations with respect to governmental plans and (C) one or more of the following circumstances is true:

(i) Equity interests in Borrower are publicly offered securities, within the meaning of 29 C.F.R. §2510.3-101(b)(2);

(ii) Less than twenty-five percent (25%) of each outstanding class of equity interests in Borrower are held by “benefit plan investors” within the meaning of 29 C.F.R. §2510.3-101(f)(2); or

 

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(iii) Borrower qualifies as an “operating company” or a “real estate operating company” within the meaning of 29 C.F.R. §2510.3-101(c) or (e).

5.2.9 Transfers.

(a) Borrower acknowledges that Lender has examined and relied on the experience of Borrower and Mortgage Borrower and their stockholders, general partners, members, principals and (if Borrower or Mortgage Borrower is a trust) beneficial owners in owning and operating properties such as the Property in agreeing to make the Loan, and will continue to rely on Mortgage Borrower’s ownership of the Property and Borrower’s ownership of the Collateral as a means of maintaining the value of the Collateral as security for repayment of the Debt. Borrower acknowledges that Lender has a valid interest in maintaining the value of the Collateral and the Property so as to ensure that, should Borrower default in the repayment of the Debt, Lender can recover the Debt by a sale of the Collateral.

(b) Without the prior written consent of Lender, Borrower shall not, and shall not permit Mortgage Borrower or any Restricted Party to do any of the following (collectively, a “Transfer”): (i) sell, convey, mortgage, grant, bargain, encumber, pledge, assign, grant options with respect to, or otherwise transfer or dispose of (directly or indirectly, voluntarily or involuntarily, by operation of law or otherwise, and whether or not for consideration or of record) the Collateral or the Property or any part thereof or any legal or beneficial interest therein, or (ii) permit a Sale or Pledge of any Equity Interests in Borrower, Mortgage Borrower, or any Restricted Party. Any Transfer made in violation of this Agreement shall be void. Notwithstanding the foregoing to the contrary, Permitted Transfers may occur without Lender’s prior written consent.

(c) A Transfer shall include, but not be limited to: (i) an installment sales agreement wherein Borrower agrees to sell the Collateral or any part thereof for a price to be paid in installments; (ii) an agreement by Mortgage Borrower leasing all or a substantial part of the Property for other than actual occupancy by a space tenant thereunder or a sale, assignment or other transfer of, or the grant of a security interest in, Mortgage Borrower’s right, title and interest in and to any Leases or any Rents; (iii) if a Restricted Party is a corporation, any merger, consolidation or Sale or Pledge of such corporation’s stock or the creation or issuance of new stock; (iv) if a Restricted Party is a limited or general partnership or joint venture, any merger or consolidation or the change, removal, resignation or addition of a general partner or the Sale or Pledge of the Equity Interests of any general partner or any profits or proceeds relating to such Equity Interests, or the Sale or Pledge of Equity Interests of limited partners or any profits or proceeds relating to such limited partnership interest or the creation or issuance of new limited partnership interests; (v) if a Restricted Party is a limited liability company, any merger or consolidation or the change, removal, resignation or addition of a managing member or non member manager (or if no managing member, any member) or the Sale or Pledge of the Equity Interests of a managing member (or if no managing member, any member) or any profits or proceeds relating to such membership interest, or the Sale or Pledge of non managing membership interests or the creation or issuance of new non managing membership interests; (vi) if a Restricted Party is a trust or nominee trust, any merger, consolidation or the Sale or Pledge of the legal or beneficial interest in a Restricted Party or the creation or issuance of new legal or beneficial interests; (vii) the removal or the resignation of the managing agent (including an

 

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Affiliated Manager) other than in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; or (viii) the cash flow from the Property (or Borrower’s rights to cash distributions from Mortgage Borrower) or any portion thereof are sold, assigned, transferred, hypothecated, pledged or otherwise encumbered, directly or indirectly, or occurring by operation of law or otherwise, other than pursuant to the Mortgage Loan Documents.

(d) Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 5.2.9, Lender’s consent shall not be required in connection with one or a series of Transfers, of not more than forty-nine percent (49%) of the stock, the limited partnership interests or non-managing membership interests (as the case may be) in Borrower or Guarantor; provided, however, no such Transfer shall result in the change of Control in a Borrower or Guarantor, and as a condition to each such Transfer, Lender shall receive not less than thirty (30) days prior written notice of such proposed Transfer. If after giving effect to any such Transfer, more than forty-nine percent (49%) in the aggregate of direct or indirect interests in Borrower or Guarantor are owned by any Person and its Affiliates that owned less than forty-nine percent (49%) direct or indirect interest in such party as of the Closing Date, Borrower shall, no less than thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of any such Transfer, deliver to Lender an Additional Insolvency Opinion acceptable to Lender and the Rating Agencies.

(e) Solely in connection with a sale of the Property permitted pursuant to and in accordance with Section 5.2.10(e) of the Mortgage Loan Agreement, a new borrower (“New Borrower”), owning indirectly 100% of the unencumbered equity interests in the proposed new owner of the Property (the “New Owner”) may assume Borrower’s obligations hereunder (hereafter, a “Proposed Loan Assumption”) provided that each of the following terms and conditions is satisfied in Lender’s discretion:

(i) each of the New Borrower and New Owner are approved by Lender;

(ii) each of the conditions set forth in Section 5.2.10 of the Mortgage Loan Agreement has been satisfied, as determined by Mortgage Lender;

(iii) no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing and no event shall have occurred that by the passage of time or delivery of notice would become an Event of Default;

(iv) Borrower shall give Lender written notice of such Transfer request not less than sixty (60) days prior to the proposed date of such Transfer and such Proposed New Assumption does not occur 60 days prior to or 60 days after a Securitization;

(v) Borrower shall pay any and all reasonable out-of-pocket costs incurred in connection with such Transfer (including Lender’s counsel fees and disbursements and all recording fees, title insurance premiums and mortgage and intangible taxes and the fees and expenses of the Rating Agencies, if applicable);

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(vii) New Borrower shall assume all of the obligations of Borrower under the Loan Documents in a manner satisfactory to Lender in all respects, including by entering into an assumption agreement in form and substance satisfactory to Lender;

(viii) Borrower shall pay Lender a transfer fee equal to one percent (1%) of the outstanding principal balance of the Loan at the time of such Transfer;

(ix) Lender shall have received such documents, certificates and legal opinions as it may reasonably request;

(x) New Owner, New Borrower and the property manager shall have sufficient experience in the ownership and management of properties similar to the Property, and Lender shall be provided with reasonable evidence thereof (and Lender reserves the right to approve the New Borrower without approving the substitution of the property manager);

(xi) prior to any release of the Guarantor, a substitute guarantor acceptable to Lender shall have assumed the Guaranty executed by Guarantor or executed a replacement guaranty reasonably satisfactory to Lender;

(xii) Borrower and New Borrower execute, without any cost or expense to Lender, any additional documents reasonably requested by Lender to evidence and perfect Lender’s interests under the Loan Documents;

(xiii) New Borrower delivers certificated securities to Lender representing 100% of the equity ownership interests in New Owner (such interests, along with any other collateral securing the Loan, the “New Collateral”) and grants Lender a perfected first priority lien in such New Collateral;

(xiv) New Borrower delivers to Lender, without any cost or expense to Lender, such endorsements to Lender’s “Eagle 9” or “UCC Plus” (or equivalent) insurance policy which insures Lender’s lien in the New Collateral, hazard insurance policy endorsements or certificates and other similar materials as Lender may reasonably deem necessary at the time of the Proposed Loan Assumption, all in form and substance satisfactory to Lender; and

(xv) Lender may, as a condition to evaluating any requested consent to a transfer, require that Borrower post a cash deposit with Lender in an amount equal to Lender’s anticipated costs and expenses in evaluating any such request for consent.

The foregoing release shall be effective upon the date of such Transfer, but Lender agrees to provide written evidence thereof reasonably requested by Borrower.

(f) Notwithstanding any provision in this Section 5.2.9 to the contrary, limited partnership or membership interests, as applicable, in Borrower may be transferred without Lender’s consent and without application of the fee set forth in Section 5.2.9(e)(viii): (i) among limited partners or members, as applicable, of Borrower who are limited partners or members, as applicable, of Borrower as of the date of this Agreement (each a “Current Owner”), and (ii) to

 

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immediate family members (which shall be limited to a spouse, parent, child and grandchild (each, an “Immediate Family Member”)), of any Current Owner or to trusts formed for the benefit of Immediate Family Members of such Current Owner for bona fide estate planning purposes (each, an “Additional Permitted Transfer”), provided each of the following conditions is satisfied: (A) no Event of Default has occurred and no event has occurred that with notice and/or the passage of time, or both, would constitute an Event of Default; (B) Lender has received Borrower’s notice of the Additional Permitted Transfer no less than 30 days prior to the commencement of such transfer; (C) no Indemnitor or Guarantor shall be released from any guaranty or indemnity agreement by virtue of the Additional Permitted Transfer; (D) Borrower shall be responsible for the costs and expenses of documenting the Additional Permitted Transfer; (E) Borrower shall reimburse Lender for all actual costs and expenses incurred by Lender in connection with the Additional Permitted Transfer, whether or not consummated; (F) once the Additional Permitted Transfer is complete, the persons with Control of Borrower and management of the Property are the same persons who have such Control and management rights immediately prior to the Additional Permitted Transfer; (G) Borrower shall furnish Lender copies of any documentation executed in connection with the Additional Permitted Transfer promptly after execution thereof; (H) Borrower shall have delivered satisfactory evidence to Lender that, following the Additional Permitted Transfer, Borrower shall continue to comply with the provisions of Section 4.1.20 hereof; (I) upon Lender’s request, delivery of an Additional Insolvency Opinion acceptable to Lender; and (J) the Additional Permitted Transfer is permitted under the Mortgage Loan Documents.

(g) Lender shall not be required to demonstrate any actual impairment of its security or any increased risk of default hereunder in order to declare the Debt immediately due and payable upon Borrower’s Transfer without Lender’s consent. This provision shall apply to every Transfer regardless of whether voluntary or not, or whether or not Lender has consented to any previous Transfer.

(h) Borrower shall pay all costs and expenses of Lender in connection with any Transfer, including all fees and expenses of Lender’s counsel, whether internal or outside, and the cost of any required counsel opinions related to REMIC or other securitization or tax issues and any Rating Agency fees.

5.2.10 Limitations on Distributions. Following the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, Borrower shall not make any distributions to its members.

5.2.11 Lost Note. Upon receipt of an affidavit of an officer of Lender and an indemnity agreement in favor of Borrower, as to the loss, theft, destruction, or mutilation of the Note or any Loan Document that is not of public record, and, in the case of any such mutilation, upon surrender and cancellation of such Note or Loan Document, Borrower shall issue, in lieu thereof, a replacement Note or Loan Document, dated the date of such lost, stolen, destroyed or mutilated Note or Loan Document in the same principal amount thereof and otherwise of like tenor.

5.2.12 Limitation on Securities Issuances. Neither Borrower nor Mortgage Borrower shall issue any additional ownership interests or other securities other than those that have been issued as of the date hereof.

 

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ARTICLE VI - INSURANCE; CASUALTY; CONDEMNATION

Section 6.1 Insurance.

(a) Borrower shall cause Mortgage Borrower to maintain at all times during the term of the Loan the Policies required under Section 6.1 of the Mortgage Loan Agreement. In addition, Borrower shall cause Lender to be named as an additional named insured under each of the Policies described in Sections 6.1.1(a)(ii), (v), (vii), (viii), and (x) of the Mortgage Loan Agreement. In addition, Borrower shall cause Lender to be named as a named insured together with Mortgage Lender, as their interest may appear, under the Policies required under Sections 6.1.1(a)(i), (iii), (iv), (vi), and (ix) of the Mortgage Loan Agreement. Borrower shall also cause all insurance policies required under Section 6.1 of the Mortgage Loan Agreement to provide for at least thirty (30) days prior notice to Lender in the event of policy cancellation or material changes. Borrower shall provide Lender with evidence of all such insurance required under the Mortgage Loan Agreement simultaneously with Mortgage Borrower’s provision of such evidence to Mortgage Lender.

(b) If at any time Lender is not in receipt of written evidence that all insurance required hereunder and under the Mortgage Loan Agreement is in full force and effect, Lender shall have the right, without notice to Borrower, to take such action as Lender deems necessary to protect its interest in the Property, including the obtaining of such insurance coverage as Lender in its discretion deems appropriate and all premiums incurred by Lender in connection with such action or in obtaining such insurance and keeping it in effect shall be paid by Borrower to Lender upon demand and shall bear interest at the Default Rate.

Section 6.2 Casualty. If the Property shall be damaged or destroyed, in whole or in part, by fire or other casualty (a “Casualty”), Borrower shall give prompt written notice of such damage to Lender and shall cause Mortgage Borrower to promptly commence and diligently prosecute the completion of the Restoration of the Property pursuant to Section 6.4 of the Mortgage Loan Agreement as nearly as possible to the condition the Property was in immediately prior to such Casualty, with such alterations as may be reasonably approved by Lender and otherwise in accordance with Section 6.4 of the Mortgage Loan Agreement. Borrower shall cause Mortgage Borrower to pay all costs of such Restoration whether or not such costs are covered by insurance. In addition, Lender may participate at its option in any settlement discussions with any insurance companies (and shall approve the final settlement, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed) with respect to any Casualty in which the Net Proceeds or the costs of completing the Restoration are equal to or greater than the Availability Threshold, and Borrower shall cause Mortgage Borrower to deliver to Lender all instruments required by Lender to permit such participation.

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to Lender copies of any and all papers served in connection with such proceedings. Borrower shall cause Mortgage Borrower to permit Lender to participate in any such proceedings upon Lender’s determination to do so, and Borrower shall from time to time cause Mortgage Borrower to deliver to Lender all instruments requested by it to permit such participation. Borrower shall cause Mortgage Borrower to diligently prosecute any such proceedings, and shall consult with Lender, its attorneys and experts, and cooperate with them in the carrying on or defense of any such proceedings. Notwithstanding any taking by any public or quasi-public authority through Condemnation or otherwise (including any transfer made in lieu of or in anticipation of the exercise of such taking), Borrower shall continue to pay the Debt at the time and in the manner provided for its payment in the Note and in this Agreement.

If any portion of the Property is taken by a condemning authority, Borrower shall cause Mortgage Borrower to promptly commence and diligently prosecute the Restoration of the Property pursuant to Section 6.4 of the Mortgage Loan Agreement.

Section 6.4 Restoration. Borrower shall, or shall cause Mortgage Borrower to, deliver to Lender all reports, plans, specifications, documents and other materials that are delivered to Mortgage Lender under Section 6.4 of the Mortgage Loan Agreement in connection with the Restoration of the Property after a Casualty or Condemnation. Subject only to the rights of Mortgage Lender pursuant to the Mortgage Loan Agreement, all Insurance Proceeds and Casualty Proceeds (as defined in the Mortgage Loan Agreement) that are permitted by the terms of the Mortgage Loan Documents to be paid to Mortgage Borrower or otherwise distributed to Borrower or Mortgage Borrower (rather than be used to rebuild or improve the Property in accordance with the Mortgage Loan Documents) shall be immediately paid over to Lender, subject to Section 2.5, and are hereby assigned to Lender as additional collateral security hereunder.

ARTICLE VII - RESERVE FUNDS

Section 7.1 Transfer of Reserve Funds under Mortgage Loan. If Mortgage Lender waives the requirement of any of the Mortgage Loan Reserve Funds, reserves or escrow accounts required in accordance with the terms of the Mortgage Loan Agreement, or if the Mortgage Loan is refinanced or repaid in full (without a prepayment of the Loan) and any of the Mortgage Loan Reserve Funds, reserve or escrow accounts required under the terms of the original Mortgage Loan Agreement are not required under the terms of a new Mortgage Loan, if any, then Borrower shall cause any amounts that would have been deposited into any reserves or escrow accounts in accordance with the terms of the Mortgage Loan Agreement to be transferred to and deposited with Lender in accordance with the terms of this Article 7 and, if any letters of credit have been substituted by Mortgage Borrower for any such reserves or escrows as may be specifically permitted by the Mortgage Loan Agreement, then Borrower shall also cause such letters of credit to be transferred to Lender to be held by Lender upon the same terms and provisions as set forth in the Mortgage Loan Agreement.

 

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Section 7.2 Tax and Insurance Escrow Fund.

(a) Tax and Insurance Escrow Fund. Borrower shall pay to Lender (a) on the Closing Date an initial deposit and (b) on each Payment Date thereafter (i) one-twelfth (1/12) of the Taxes and Other Charges that Lender estimates will be payable during the next ensuing twelve (12) months in order to accumulate with Lender sufficient funds to pay all such Taxes and Other Charges at least thirty (30) days prior to their respective due dates, and (ii) one-twelfth (1/12) of the Insurance Premiums that Lender estimates will be payable for the renewal of the coverage afforded by the Policies upon the expiration thereof in order to accumulate with Lender sufficient funds to pay all such Insurance Premiums at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the Policies (said amounts in (a) and (b) above hereinafter called the “Tax and Insurance Escrow Fund”). In making any payment relating to the Tax and Insurance Escrow Fund, Lender may do so according to any bill, statement or estimate procured from the appropriate public office (with respect to Taxes) or insurer or agent (with respect to Insurance Premiums), without inquiry into the accuracy of such bill, statement or estimate or into the validity of any tax, assessment, sale, forfeiture, tax lien or title or claim thereof. Any Taxes or Insurance Premiums paid by Lender from the Tax and Insurance Escrow Fund shall be deemed to be a capital contribution from Borrower to Mortgage Borrower. If at any time Lender reasonably determines that the Tax and Insurance Escrow Fund is not or will not be sufficient to pay Taxes, Other Charges and Insurance Premiums by the dates set forth in (a) and (b) above, Lender shall notify Borrower of such determination and Borrower shall increase its monthly payments to Lender by the amount that Lender estimates is sufficient to make up the deficiency at least thirty (30) days prior to the due date of the Taxes and Other Charges and/or thirty (30) days prior to expiration of the Policies, as the case may be.

(b) Waiver of Tax and Insurance Escrow Fund. Borrower shall be relieved of its obligation to deliver to Lender the monthly payments for Taxes and Other Charges and Insurance Premiums, provided that (a) Mortgage Borrower is required to and does make monthly deposits under the Mortgage Loan and (b) Lender receives evidence acceptable to it of the making of such deposits and of the payment of all such Taxes and Insurance Premiums.

Section 7.3 Replacements and Replacement Reserve.

7.3.1 Replacement Reserve Fund. Borrower shall pay to Lender (a) on the Closing Date an initial deposit of $7,256.00 and (b) on each Payment Date thereafter $7,256.00 (the “Replacement Reserve Monthly Deposit”) which amounts are reasonably estimated by Lender in its discretion to be due for replacements and repairs required to be made to any Individual Property during the calendar year (collectively, the “Replacements”). Amounts so deposited shall hereinafter be referred to as Borrower’s “Replacement Reserve Fund” and the account in which such amounts are held shall hereinafter be referred to as Borrower’s “Replacement Reserve Account”. Notwithstanding the aforementioned, the aggregate amount of the Replacement Reserve Fund shall not exceed $435,339.00 in the aggregate (the “Replacement Reserve Cap”) on any Payment Date (after giving effect to the payment of the Replacement Reserve Monthly Deposit) and accordingly, to the extent a Replacement Reserve Monthly Deposit would result in the aggregate amount of Replacement Reserve Funds in the Replacement Reserve Account to exceed the Replacement Reserve Cap, such Replacement Reserve Monthly Deposit shall be decreased by an amount equal to such excess. Lender may reassess its estimate of the amount necessary for the

 

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Replacement Reserve Fund from time to time, and may increase the monthly amounts required to be deposited into the Replacement Reserve Fund upon thirty (30) days notice to Borrower if Lender determines in its discretion that an increase is necessary to maintain the proper maintenance and operation of the Property (or any portion thereof).

7.3.2 Disbursements from Replacement Reserve Account. (a) Lender shall make disbursements from the Replacement Reserve Account to pay Borrower only for the costs of the Replacements. Lender shall not be obligated to make disbursements from the Replacement Reserve Account to reimburse Borrower for the costs of routine maintenance to the Property, replacements of inventory or for costs which are to be reimbursed from the Required Repair Fund or Rollover Reserve Fund.

(b) Lender shall, upon written request from Borrower and satisfaction of the requirements set forth in this Section 7.3.2, disburse to Borrower amounts from the Replacement Reserve Account necessary to pay for the actual approved costs of Replacements or to reimburse Borrower therefor, upon completion of such Replacements (or, upon partial completion in the case of Replacements made pursuant to Section 7.3.2(e) hereof) as determined by Lender. In no event shall Lender be obligated to disburse funds from the Replacement Reserve Account if a Default or an Event of Default exists.

(c) Each request for disbursement from the Replacement Reserve Account shall be in a form specified or approved by Lender and shall specify (i) the specific Replacements for which the disbursement is requested, (ii) the quantity and price of each item purchased, if the Replacement includes the purchase or replacement of specific items, (iii) the price of all materials (grouped by type or category) used in any Replacement other than the purchase or replacement of specific items, and (iv) the cost of all contracted labor or other services applicable to each Replacement for which such request for disbursement is made. With each request Borrower shall certify that all Replacements have been made in accordance with all applicable Legal Requirements of any Governmental Authority having jurisdiction over the Property. Each request for disbursement shall include copies of invoices for all items or materials purchased and all contracted labor or services provided and, unless Lender has agreed to issue joint checks as described below in connection with a particular Replacement, each request shall include evidence satisfactory to Lender of payment of all such amounts. Except as provided in Section 7.3.2(e) hereof, each request for disbursement from the Replacement Reserve Account shall be made only after completion of the Replacement for which disbursement is requested. Borrower shall provide Lender evidence of completion of the subject Replacement satisfactory to Lender in its reasonable judgment.

(d) Borrower shall pay all invoices in connection with the Replacements with respect to which a disbursement is requested prior to submitting such request for disbursement from the Replacement Reserve Account or, at the request of Borrower, Lender shall issue joint checks, payable to Borrower and the contractor, supplier, materialman, mechanic, subcontractor or other party to whom payment is due in connection with a Replacement. In the case of payments made by joint check, Lender may require a waiver of lien from each Person receiving payment prior to Lender’s disbursement from the Replacement Reserve Account. In addition, as a condition to any disbursement, Lender may require Borrower to obtain lien waivers from each contractor,

 

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supplier, materialman, mechanic or subcontractor who receives payment in an amount equal to or greater than $25,000.00 for completion of its work or delivery of its materials. Any lien waiver delivered hereunder shall conform to the requirements of applicable law and shall cover all work performed and materials supplied (including equipment and fixtures) for the Property by that contractor, supplier, subcontractor, mechanic or materialman through the date covered by the current reimbursement request (or, if payment to such contractor, supplier, subcontractor, mechanic or materialmen is to be made by a joint check, the release of lien shall be effective through the date covered by the previous release of funds request).

(e) If (i) the cost of a Replacement exceeds $25,000.00, (ii) the contractor performing such Replacement requires periodic payments pursuant to terms of a written contract, and (iii) Lender has approved in writing in advance such periodic payments, a request for reimbursement from the Replacement Reserve Account may be made after completion of a portion of the work under such contract, provided (A) such contract requires payment upon completion of such portion of the work, (B) the materials for which the request is made are on site at the Property and are properly secured or have been installed in the Property, (C) all other conditions in this Agreement for disbursement have been satisfied, (D) funds remaining in the Replacement Reserve Account are, in Lender’s judgment, sufficient to complete such Replacement and other Replacements when required, and (E) if required by Lender, each contractor or subcontractor receiving payments under such contract shall provide a waiver of lien with respect to amounts which have been paid to that contractor or subcontractor.

(f) Borrower shall not make a request for disbursement from the Replacement Reserve Account more frequently than once in any calendar month and (except in connection with the final disbursement) the total cost of all Replacements in any request shall not be less than $25,000.00.

(g) Borrower shall make a capital contribution to Mortgage Borrower in an amount equal to any disbursements from the Replacement Reserve Account as and when such disbursements are made.

7.3.3 Performance of Replacements. (a) Borrower shall make Replacements when required in order to keep the Property in condition and repair consistent with other comparable properties in the same market segment in the metropolitan area in which the Property is located, and to keep the Property or any portion thereof from deteriorating. Borrower shall complete all Replacements in a good and workmanlike manner as soon as practicable following the commencement of making each such Replacement.

(b) Lender reserves the right, at its option, to approve all contracts or work orders with materialmen, mechanics, suppliers, subcontractors, contractors or other parties providing labor or materials in connection with the Replacements. Upon Lender’s request, Borrower shall assign any contract or subcontract to Lender.

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such unsatisfactory Replacement and to proceed under existing contracts or to contract with third parties to complete such Replacement and to apply the Replacement Reserve Fund toward the labor and materials necessary to complete such Replacement, without providing any prior notice to Borrower and to exercise any and all other remedies available to Lender upon an Event of Default hereunder.

(d) In order to facilitate Lender’s completion or making of such Replacements pursuant to Section 7.3.3(c) above, Borrower grants Lender the right to enter onto the Property and perform any and all work and labor necessary to complete or make such Replacements and/or employ watchmen to protect the Property from damage. All sums so expended by Lender, to the extent not from the Replacement Reserve Fund, shall be deemed to have been advanced under the Loan to Borrower and secured by the Pledge Agreement. For this purpose Borrower constitutes and appoints Lender its true and lawful attorney in fact with full power of substitution to complete or undertake such Replacements in the name of Borrower. Such power of attorney shall be deemed to be a power coupled with an interest and cannot be revoked. Borrower empowers said attorney in fact as follows: (i) to use any funds in the Replacement Reserve Account for the purpose of making or completing such Replacements; (ii) to make such additions, changes and corrections to such Replacements as shall be necessary or desirable to complete such Replacements; (iii) to employ such contractors, subcontractors, agents, architects and inspectors as shall be required for such purposes; (iv) to pay, settle or compromise all existing bills and claims which are or may become Liens against the Property, or as may be necessary or desirable for the completion of such Replacements, or for clearance of title; (v) to execute all applications and certificates in the name of Borrower which may be required by any of the contract documents; (vi) to prosecute and defend all actions or proceedings in connection with the Property or the rehabilitation and repair of the Property; and (vii) to do any and every act which Borrower might do in its own behalf to fulfill the terms of this Agreement.

(e) Nothing in this Section 7.3.3 shall: (i) make Lender responsible for making or completing any Replacements; (ii) require Lender to expend funds in addition to the Replacement Reserve Fund to make or complete any Replacement; (iii) obligate Lender to proceed with any Replacements; or (iv) obligate Lender to demand from Borrower additional sums to make or complete any Replacement.

(f) Borrower shall permit Lender and Lender’s agents and representatives (including Lender’s engineer, architect, or inspector) or third parties making Replacements pursuant to this Section 7.3.3 to enter onto the Property during normal business hours (subject to the rights of Tenants under their Leases) to inspect the progress of any Replacements and all materials being used in connection therewith, to examine all plans and shop drawings relating to such Replacements which are or may be kept at the Property, and to complete any Replacements made pursuant to this Section 7.3.3. Borrower shall cause all contractors and subcontractors to cooperate with Lender or Lender’s representatives or such other persons described above in connection with inspections described in this Section 7.3.3(f) or the completion of Replacements pursuant to this Section 7.3.3.

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such inspection be conducted by an appropriate independent qualified professional selected by Lender and/or may require a copy of a certificate of completion by an independent qualified professional acceptable to Lender prior to the disbursement of any amounts from the Replacement Reserve Account. Borrower shall pay the expense of the inspection as required hereunder, whether such inspection is conducted by Lender or by an independent qualified professional.

(h) The Replacements and all materials, equipment, fixtures, or any other item comprising a part of any Replacement shall be constructed, installed or completed, as applicable, free and clear of all mechanic’s, materialmen’s or other liens (except for those Liens existing on the date of this Agreement which have been approved in writing by Lender).

(i) Before each disbursement from the Replacement Reserve Account, Lender may require Borrower to provide Lender with a search of title to the Property effective to the date of the disbursement, which search shows that no mechanic’s or materialmen’s liens or other liens of any nature have been placed against the Property since the date of recordation of the related Security Instrument and that title to the Property is free and clear of all Liens (other than the lien of the related Security Instrument and any other Liens previously approved in writing by Lender, if any).

(j) All Replacements shall comply with all applicable Legal Requirements of all Governmental Authorities having jurisdiction over the Property and applicable insurance requirements including applicable building codes, special use permits, environmental regulations, and requirements of insurance underwriters.

(k) In addition to any insurance required under the Loan Documents, Borrower shall provide or cause to be provided workmen’s compensation insurance, builder’s risk, and public liability insurance and other insurance to the extent required under applicable law in connection with a particular Replacement. All such policies shall be in form and amount reasonably satisfactory to Lender. All such policies which can be endorsed with standard mortgagee clauses making loss payable to Lender or its assigns shall be so endorsed. Certified copies of such policies shall be delivered to Lender.

7.3.4 Failure to Make Replacements. (a) It shall be an Event of Default under this Agreement if Borrower fails to comply with any provision of this Section 7.3 and such failure is not cured within thirty (30) days after notice from Lender. Upon the occurrence of such an Event of Default, Lender may use the Replacement Reserve Fund (or any portion thereof) for any purpose, including completion of the Replacements as provided in Section 7.3.3, or for any other repair or replacement to the Property or toward payment of the Debt in such order, proportion and priority as Lender may determine in its discretion. Lender’s right to withdraw and apply the Replacement Reserve Fund shall be in addition to all other rights and remedies provided to Lender under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents.

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7.3.5 Balance in the Replacement Reserve Account. The insufficiency of any balance in the Replacement Reserve Account shall not relieve Borrower from its obligation to fulfill all preservation and maintenance covenants in the Loan Documents.

7.3.6 Waiver of Deposits to the Replacement Reserve Account. Borrower shall be relieved of its obligation to deliver to Lender the Replacement Reserve Monthly Deposit, provided that Lender receives evidence acceptable to it of the making of such deposits under the Mortgage Loan.

Section 7.4 Rollover Reserve.

7.4.1 Deposits to Rollover Reserve Fund. Borrower shall pay to Lender (a) on the Closing Date an initial deposit of $17,700.00 and (b) on each Payment Date thereafter $17,700.00 (the “Rollover Reserve Monthly Deposit”), which amounts shall be deposited with and held by Lender for tenant improvement and leasing commission obligations incurred following the date hereof. Amounts so deposited shall hereinafter be referred to as the “Rollover Reserve Fund” and the account to which such amounts are held shall hereinafter be referred to as the “Rollover Reserve Account”.

7.4.2 Withdrawal of Rollover Reserve Funds. Provided no Default or an Event of Default hereunder exists, Lender shall make disbursements from the Rollover Escrow Fund for tenant improvement and leasing commission obligations incurred by Borrower. All such expenses shall be approved by Lender in its discretion. Lender shall make disbursements as requested by Borrower on a quarterly basis in increments of no less than $5,000.00 upon delivery by Borrower of Lender’s standard form of draw request accompanied by copies of paid invoices for the amounts requested and, if required by Lender, lien waivers and releases from all parties furnishing materials and/or services in connection with the requested payment. Lender may require an inspection of the Property at Borrower’s expense prior to making a quarterly disbursement in order to verify completion of improvements for which reimbursement is sought. Borrower shall make a capital contribution to Mortgage Borrower in an amount equal to any disbursements from the Rollover Reserve Fund as and when such disbursements are made.

7.4.3 Waiver of Rollover Reserve Fund. Borrower shall be relieved of its obligation to deliver to Lender the Rollover Reserve Monthly Deposit, provided that Lender receives evidence acceptable to it of the making of such deposits under the Mortgage Loan.

Section 7.5 Bi-Lo/Kroger Rollover Reserve. (a) Borrower shall pay to Lender (a) on the Closing Date an initial deposit of $10,171.00 and (b) on each Payment Date thereafter $10,171.00 (“Bi-Lo/Kroger Rollover Reserve Monthly Deposit”), which amount shall be deposited with and held by Lender for any tenant improvement and leasing commission obligations related to either (i) that certain portion of the Property (the “Bi-Lo Space”) currently demised by Bi-Lo, Inc. (“Bi-Lo”) pursuant to that certain Lease between Bi-Lo and Borrower dated April 24, 1991 (“Bi-Lo Lease”); or (ii) that certain portion of the Property (the “Kroger

 

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Space”) currently demised by Kroger Limited Partnership I (“Kroger”) pursuant to that certain Lease between Kroger and Borrower dated February 3, 1998 (“Kroger Lease”). Amounts so deposited shall hereinafter be referred to as the “Bi-Lo/Kroger Rollover Reserve Fund” and the account to which such amounts are held shall hereinafter be referred to as the “Bi/Lo Kroger Rollover Reserve Account”.

(b) Provided no Default or Event of Default hereunder exists, Lender shall make disbursements from the Bi-Lo/Kroger Rollover Escrow Fund for tenant improvement and leasing commission obligations incurred by Borrower as follows: (i) up to 54% of the balance in the Bi/Lo Kroger Rollover Reserve Account at the time of the disbursement for items specifically related to the Bi-Lo Space; or (ii) up to 46% of the balance in the Bi/Lo Kroger Rollover Reserve Account at the time of the disbursement for items specifically related to the Kroger Space. All such expenses shall be approved by Lender in its discretion. Lender shall make disbursements as requested by Borrower on a quarterly basis in increments of no less than $5,000.00 upon delivery by Borrower of Lender’s standard form of draw request accompanied by copies of paid invoices for the amounts requested and, if required by Lender, lien waivers and releases from all parties furnishing materials and/or services in connection with the requested payment. Lender may require an inspection of the Bi-Lo Space or the Kroger Space at Borrower’s expense prior to making a quarterly disbursement in order to verify completion of improvements for which reimbursement is sought. Borrower shall make a capital contribution to Mortgage Borrower in an amount equal to any disbursements from the Bi-Lo/Kroger Rollover Reserve Fund as and when such disbursements are made.

(c) Upon payment in full of all tenant improvement and leasing commission obligations related to the Bi-Lo Space and the Kroger Space, Lender shall deposit any amounts remaining in the Bi-Lo/Kroger Rollover Reserve Account into the Rollover Reserve Account to be disbursed pursuant to Section 7.4.2 hereof.

(d) In the event that the Bi-Lo Lease is renewed for an additional period of at least five (5) years, 54% of the balance in the Bi/Lo Kroger Rollover Reserve Account shall be disbursed to Borrower within three (3) business days of the date that such renewal is executed and a copy is delivered to Lender. In the event that the Kroger Lease is renewed for an additional period of at least five (5) years, 46% of the balance in the Bi/Lo Kroger Rollover Reserve Account shall be disbursed to Borrower within three (3) business days of the date that such renewal is executed and a copy is delivered to Lender.

(e) Borrower shall be relieved of its obligation to deliver to Lender the Bi-Lo/Kroger Rollover Reserve Monthly Deposit, provided that Lender receives evidence acceptable to it of the making of such deposits under the Mortgage Loan.

Section 7.6 Excess Cash Flow Reserve Fund.

7.6.1 Deposits to Excess Cash Flow Reserve Account. During a Cash Sweep Period caused by a DSCR Trigger Event, Borrower shall deposit with Lender all Excess Cash Flow in the Mezzanine Collection Account, which shall be held by Lender as additional security for the Loan and

 

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amounts so held shall be hereinafter referred to as the “Excess Cash Flow Reserve Fund” and the account to which such amounts are held shall hereinafter be referred to as the “Excess Cash Flow Reserve Account”.

7.6.2 Release of Excess Cash Flow Reserve Funds. Upon the occurrence of a Cash Sweep Event Cure, all Excess Cash Flow Reserve Funds shall be deposited into the Mezzanine Collection Account to be disbursed to Borrower in accordance with the Mezzanine Cash Management Agreement. Any Excess Cash Flow Reserve Funds remaining after the Debt has been paid in full shall be paid to Borrower.

Section 7.7 Reserve Funds, Generally.

(a) Borrower grants to Lender a first-priority perfected security interest in each of the Reserve Funds and the Mezzanine Collection Account and any and all monies now or hereafter deposited in each Reserve Fund and Mezzanine Collection Account as additional security for payment of the Debt. Until expended or applied in accordance herewith, the Reserve Funds and funds held in the Mezzanine Collection Account shall constitute additional security for the Debt.

(b) Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Lender may, in addition to any and all other rights and remedies available to Lender, apply any sums then present in any or all of the Reserve Funds and the Mezzanine Collection Account to the payment of the Debt in any order in its discretion.

(c) The Reserve Funds and Mezzanine Collection Account shall not constitute trust funds and may be commingled with other monies held by Lender. The Reserve Funds and Mezzanine Collection Account shall be held in an Eligible Account in Permitted Investments as directed by Lender or Lender’s Servicer. Unless expressly provided for in this Article VII, all interest on a Reserve Fund and Mezzanine Collection Account shall not be added to or become a part thereof and shall be the sole property of and shall be paid to Lender. Borrower shall be responsible for payment of any federal, state or local income or other tax applicable to the interest earned on the Reserve Funds credited or paid to Borrower.

(d) Borrower shall not, without obtaining the prior written consent of Lender, further pledge, assign or grant any security interest in any Reserve Fund or the Mezzanine Collection Account or the monies deposited therein or permit any lien or encumbrance to attach thereto, or any levy to be made thereon, or any UCC-1 Financing Statements, except those naming Lender as the secured party, to be filed with respect thereto.

(e) Lender and Servicer shall not be liable for any loss sustained on the investment of any funds constituting the Reserve Funds or Mezzanine Collection Account. Borrower shall indemnify Lender and Servicer and hold Lender and Servicer harmless from and against any and all actions, suits, claims, demands, liabilities, losses, damages, obligations and costs and expenses (including litigation costs and attorneys’ fees and expenses) arising from or in any way connected with the Reserve Funds, Mezzanine Collection Account, or the performance of the obligations for which the Reserve Funds were established. Borrower shall assign to Lender all

 

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rights and claims Borrower may have against all persons or entities supplying labor, materials or other services which are to be paid from or secured by the Reserve Funds; provided, however, that Lender may not pursue any such right or claim unless an Event of Default has occurred and remains uncured.

(f) The required monthly deposits into the Reserve Funds and the Monthly Debt Service Payment Amount, shall be added together and shall be paid as an aggregate sum by Borrower to Lender.

(g) Any amount remaining in the Reserve Funds after the Debt has been paid in full shall be returned to Borrower.

ARTICLE VIII - DEFAULTS

Section 8.1 Event of Default.

(a) Each of the following events shall constitute an event of default hereunder (an “Event of Default”):

(i) if any portion of the Debt is not paid when due;

(ii) if any of the Taxes or Other Charges are not paid when the same are due and payable;

(iii) if the Policies are not kept in full force and effect, or if certified copies of the Policies are not delivered to Lender upon request;

(iv) if there is a Transfer or encumbrance of any portion of the Collateral or Property without Lender’s prior written consent in violation of the provisions of this Agreement or the Pledge Agreement, or if the Liens created pursuant to any Loan Document shall cease to be a fully perfected enforceable first priority security interest;

(v) if any representation or warranty made by Borrower herein or in any other Loan Document, or in any report, certificate, financial statement or other instrument, agreement or document furnished to Lender shall have been false or misleading in any material respect as of the date the representation or warranty was made;

(vi) if Borrower or Mortgage Borrower shall make an assignment for the benefit of creditors;

(vii) if (A) Borrower, Mortgage Borrower, Guarantor or any other guarantor or indemnitor under any guarantee issued in connection with the Loan shall commence any case, proceeding or other action (I) under any existing or future law of any jurisdiction, domestic or foreign, relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, conservatorship or relief of debtors, seeking to have an order for relief entered with respect to it, or seeking to adjudicate it a bankrupt or insolvent, or seeking reorganization, arrangement, adjustment, winding-up, liquidation, dissolution, composition or other relief with respect to it or its debts, or (II) seeking appointment of a receiver, trustee, custodian, conservator

 

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or other similar official for it or for all or any substantial part of its assets, or the Borrower, Mortgage Borrower, Guarantor or any other guarantor or indemnitor shall make a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors; or (B) there shall be commenced against Borrower, Mortgage Borrower, Guarantor or any other guarantor or indemnitor any case, proceeding or other action of a nature referred to in clause (A) above that is not dismissed within thirty (30) days of filing; or (C) there shall be commenced against the Borrower, Mortgage Borrower, Guarantor or any other guarantor or indemnitor any case, proceeding or other action seeking issuance of a warrant of attachment, execution, distraint or similar process against all or any substantial part of its assets; or (D) the Borrower, Mortgage Borrower, Guarantor or any other guarantor or indemnitor shall take any action in furtherance of, or indicating its consent to, approval of, or acquiescence in, any of the acts set forth in clause (A), (B), or (C) above; or (E) the Borrower, Mortgage Borrower, Guarantor or any other guarantor or indemnitor shall generally not, or shall be unable to, or shall admit in writing its inability to, pay its debts as they become due;

(viii) if Borrower attempts to assign its rights under this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents or any interest herein or therein in contravention of the Loan Documents;

(ix) if Borrower breaches any covenant contained in Section 4.1.20 hereof or any negative covenant contained in Section 5.2 hereof;

(x) with respect to any term, covenant or provision set forth herein which specifically contains a notice requirement or grace period, if Borrower shall be in default under such term, covenant or condition after the giving of such notice or the expiration of such grace period;

(xi) if any of the assumptions contained in the Insolvency Opinion delivered to Lender in connection with the Loan, or in any Additional Insolvency Opinion delivered subsequent to the closing of the Loan, is or shall become untrue in any material respect;

(xii) if a material default has occurred and continues beyond any applicable cure period under the Management Agreement (or any Replacement Management Agreement) and if such default permits the Manager thereunder to terminate or cancel the Management Agreement (or any Replacement Management Agreement);

(xiii) if Borrower shall continue to be in Default under any of the terms, covenants or conditions of Section 9.1 hereof, or fails to cooperate with Lender in connection with a Securitization pursuant to the provisions of Section 9.1 hereof, for three (3) days after notice to Borrower from Lender;

(xiv) if Borrower shall continue to be in Default under any of the other terms, covenants or conditions of this Agreement not specified in subsections (i) to (xiii) above, for ten (10) days after notice to Borrower from Lender, in the case of any Default which can be cured by the payment of a sum of money, or for thirty (30) days after notice from Lender in the case of any other Default; provided, however, that if Lender determines that

 

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such non monetary Default is susceptible of cure but cannot reasonably be cured within such thirty (30) day period and provided further that Borrower shall have commenced to cure such Default within such thirty (30) day period and thereafter diligently and expeditiously proceeds to cure the same, such thirty (30) day period shall be extended for such time as is reasonably necessary for Borrower in the exercise of due diligence to cure such Default, such additional period not to exceed sixty (60) days;

(xv) if there shall be default under any of the other Loan Documents beyond any applicable cure periods contained in such documents, whether as to Borrower or the Collateral, or if any other such event shall occur or condition shall exist, if the effect of such default, event or condition is to accelerate the maturity of any portion of the Debt or to permit Lender to accelerate the maturity of all or any portion of the Debt; or

(xvi) a Mortgage Loan Default shall occur; or any other event shall occur or condition shall exist, if the effect of such event or condition is to accelerate or permit Mortgage Lender to accelerate the maturity of any portion of the Mortgage Loan.

Section 8.2 Remedies.

(a) Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, all or any one or more of the rights, powers, privileges and other remedies available to Lender against Borrower under this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents executed and delivered by, or applicable to, Borrower or at law or in equity may be exercised by Lender at any time and from time to time, whether or not all or any of the Debt shall be declared due and payable, and whether or not Lender shall have commenced any action for the enforcement of its rights and remedies under any of the Loan Documents with respect to all or any of the Collateral. Any such actions taken by Lender shall be cumulative and concurrent and may be pursued independently, singularly, successively, together or otherwise, at such time and in such order as Lender may determine in its discretion, to the fullest extent permitted by law, without impairing or otherwise affecting the other rights and remedies of Lender permitted by law, equity or contract or as set forth herein or in the other Loan Documents. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, if an Event of Default occurs, Lender may, at its option, and without prior notice or demand, do and hereby is authorized and empowered by Borrower so to do, any or all of the following:

(i) Lender may declare the entire unpaid principal balance of the Loan to be immediately due and payable.

(ii) Lender may, from time to time, take legal action to recover any sums as the same become due, without regard to whether or not the Loan shall be accelerated and without prejudice to Lender’s right thereafter to accelerate the Loan or exercise any other remedy, if such sums remain uncollected.

(iii) Lender may institute proceedings, judicial or otherwise, for the complete or partial foreclosure of the Pledge Agreement or the complete or partial sale of the Collateral under power of sale or under any applicable provision of law. In connection with any such proceeding, Lender may sell the Collateral as an entirety or in parts and at such times and place (at one or more sales) and upon such terms as it may deem expedient unless prohibited by law from so acting.

 

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(iv) Lender may exercise with respect to the Collateral, each right, power or remedy granted to a secured party under the UCC as enacted in the state or states applicable to any of the Collateral, including the right to foreclose upon the Collateral. Any notice of sale, disposition or other intended action by Lender with respect to the Collateral sent to Borrower in accordance with the provisions hereof at least ten (10) days prior to such action, shall constitute reasonable notice to Borrower.

(v) Lender may apply any Reserve Funds and or funds otherwise held in escrow or reserve by Lender under the Loan Documents as a credit on to Loan, in such priority and proportion as Lender deems appropriate.

(vi) Lender may, without releasing Borrower from any obligation hereunder or waiving the Event of Default, perform the obligation that Borrower failed to perform in such manner and to such extent as Lender deems necessary to protect and preserve the Collateral and Lender’s interest therein, including (i) hiring and paying legal counsel, accountants, inspectors or consultants; and (ii) paying amounts that Borrower failed to pay. Amounts disbursed by Lender shall be added to the Loan, shall be immediately due and payable, and shall bear interest at the Default Rate from the date of disbursement until paid in full.

(vii) Lender may exercise, in addition to all other rights and remedies granted in this Loan Agreement, any other rights or remedies Lender may have under the terms of any other Loan Document upon the occurrence of an event of default or Event of Default thereunder (regardless of whether an event of default or Event of Default thereunder actually occurred).

(viii) Lender may stop disbursing funds to Borrower (any Reserve Funds or otherwise) except in accordance with the approved operating budget or in accordance with the reserve provisions set forth in the Mortgage Loan Documents.

(ix) Lender may remove the manager of the Borrower and designate a replacement manager of Borrower.

(b) With respect to Borrower and the Collateral, nothing contained herein or in any other Loan Document shall be construed as requiring Lender to resort to any portion of the Collateral for the satisfaction of any of the Debt in any preference or priority to any other portion of the Collateral, and Lender may seek satisfaction out of all of the Collateral or any part thereof, in its absolute discretion in respect of the Debt. Lender’s remedies under this Loan Agreement are cumulative (whether set forth in this Section 8.2 or in any other Section of this Loan Agreement) with those in the other Loan Documents and otherwise permitted by law or in equity and may be exercised independently, concurrently or successively in Lender’s discretion and as often as occasion therefor shall arise. Lender’s delay or failure to accelerate the Loan or exercise any other remedy upon the occurrence of an Event of Default shall not be deemed a waiver of such right as remedy. No partial exercise by Lender of any right or remedy will preclude further

 

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exercise thereof. Notice or demand given to Borrower in any instance will not entitle Borrower to notice or demand in similar or other circumstances (except where notice is expressly required by this Loan Agreement to be given) nor constitute Lender’s waiver of its right to take any future action in any circumstance without notice or demand. Lender may release security for the Loan, may release any party liable therefor, may grant extensions, renewals or forbearances with respect thereto, may accept a partial or past due payment or grant other indulgences, or may apply any other security held by it to payment of the Loan, in each case without prejudice to its rights under the Loan Documents and without such action being deemed an accord and satisfaction or a reinstatement of the Loan. Lender will not be deemed as a consequence of its delay or failure to act, or any forbearance granted, to have waived or be estopped from exercising any of its rights or remedies.

(c) The proceeds from disposition of the Collateral shall be applied by Lender as a credit to the Loan and to recovery or reimbursement of the costs of enforcement in such priority and proportion as Lender determines appropriate.

(d) Borrower agrees that the Loan Documents are and will be cross-collateralized and cross-defaulted with each other so that (i) an Event of Default under any of the Loan Documents shall constitute an Event of Default under each of the other Loan Documents that secure the Note; (ii) an Event of Default under the Note or this Agreement shall constitute an Event of Default under each Loan Documents and (iii) such cross-collateralization and default shall in no event be deemed to constitute a fraudulent conveyance.

(e) Lender shall have the right from time to time to sever the Note and the other Loan Documents into one or more separate notes, pledges and other security documents (the “Severed Loan Documents”) in such denominations as Lender shall determine in its discretion for purposes of evidencing and enforcing its rights and remedies provided hereunder. Borrower shall execute and deliver to Lender from time to time, promptly after the request of Lender, a severance agreement and such other documents as Lender shall request in order to effect the severance described in the preceding sentence, all in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Lender. Borrower hereby absolutely and irrevocably appoints Lender as its true and lawful attorney, coupled with an interest, in its name and stead to make and execute all documents necessary or desirable to effect the aforesaid severance, Borrower ratifying all that its said attorney shall do by virtue thereof; provided, however, Lender shall not make or execute any such documents under such power until three (3) days after notice has been given to Borrower by Lender of Lender’s intent to exercise its rights under such power. Borrower shall be obligated to pay any costs or expenses incurred in connection with the preparation, execution, recording or filing of the Severed Loan Documents and the Severed Loan Documents shall not contain any representations, warranties or covenants not contained in the Loan Documents and any such representations and warranties contained in the Severed Loan Documents will be given by Borrower only as of the Closing Date.

(f) For the purpose of carrying out the provisions and exercising the rights, powers and privileges granted in this Section 8.2, Borrower hereby irrevocably constitutes and appoints the Lender its true and lawful attorney-in-fact, exercisable following the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, to execute, acknowledge and deliver any instruments and do and perform any acts such as are referred to in this Section 8.2 in the name and on behalf of Borrower. This power of attorney is a power coupled with an interest and cannot be revoked.

 

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Section 8.3 Remedies Cumulative; Waivers. The rights, powers and remedies of Lender under this Agreement shall be cumulative and not exclusive of any other right, power or remedy which Lender may have against Borrower pursuant to this Agreement or the other Loan Documents, or existing at law or in equity or otherwise. Lender’s rights, powers and remedies may be pursued singularly, concurrently or otherwise, at such time and in such order as Lender may determine in Lender’s discretion. No delay or omission to exercise any remedy, right or power accruing upon an Event of Default shall impair any such remedy, right or power or shall be construed as a waiver thereof, but any such remedy, right or power may be exercised from time to time and as often as may be deemed expedient. A waiver of one Default or Event of Default with respect to Borrower shall not be construed to be a waiver of any subsequent Default or Event of Default by Borrower or to impair any remedy, right or power consequent thereon.

ARTICLE IX - SPECIAL PROVISIONS

Section 9.1 Securitization.

9.1.1 Sale of Notes and Securitization.

(a) Borrower acknowledges and agrees that Lender may sell all or any portion of the Loan and the Loan Documents, or issue one or more participations therein, or consummate one or more private or public securitizations of rated single- or multi-class securities (the “Securities”) secured by or evidencing ownership interests in all or any portion of the Loan and the Loan Documents or a pool of assets that include the Loan and the Loan Documents (such sales, participations and/or securitizations, collectively, a “Securitization”).

(b) At the request of Lender, and to the extent not already required to be provided by or on behalf of Borrower under this Agreement, Borrower shall use reasonable efforts to provide information not in the possession of Lender or which may be reasonably required by Lender or take other actions reasonably required by Lender, in each case in order to satisfy the market standards to which Lender customarily adheres or which may be reasonably required by prospective investors and/or the Rating Agencies in connection with any such Securitization. Lender shall have the right to provide to prospective investors and the Rating Agencies any information in its possession, including financial statements relating to Borrower, Mortgage Borrower, Guarantors, if any, the Property, the Collateral and any Tenant of the Improvements. Borrower acknowledges that certain information regarding the Loan and the parties thereto and the Property and Collateral may be included in a private placement memorandum, prospectus or other disclosure documents. Borrower agrees that each of Borrower, Guarantor, Mortgage Borrower and their respective officers and representatives, shall, at Lender’s request, at its sole cost and expense, cooperate with Lender’s efforts to arrange for a Securitization in accordance with the market standards to which Lender customarily adheres and/or which may be required by prospective investors and/or the Rating Agencies in connection with any such Securitization.

 

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Borrower and Guarantor agree, and Borrower shall cause Mortgage Borrower, to review, at Lender’s request in connection with the Securitization, the Disclosure Documents as such Disclosure Documents relate to Borrower, Mortgage Borrower, Guarantor, the Property, the Collateral and the Loan, including, the sections entitled “Risk Factors,” “Special Considerations,” “Description of the Pledge Agreement,” “Description of the Mortgage Loan and Collateral,” “The Manager,” “The Borrower,” and “Certain Legal Aspects of the Mortgage Loan,” and shall confirm that the factual statements and representations contained in such sections and such other information in the Disclosure Documents (to the extent such information relates to, or is based on, or includes any information regarding the Collateral, Borrower, Guarantor, Manager, Mortgage Borrower, and/or the Loan) do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.

(c) Borrower agrees to make upon Lender’s written request, all structural or other changes to the Loan (including delivery of one or more new component notes to replace the original note or modify the original note to reflect multiple components of the Loan and such new notes or modified note may have different interest rates and amortization schedules), modifications to any documents evidencing or securing the Loan, creation of one or more mezzanine loans (including amending Borrower’s organizational structure to provide for one or more mezzanine borrowers), delivery of opinions of counsel acceptable to the Rating Agencies or potential investors and addressing such matters as the Rating Agencies or potential investors may require; provided, however, that in creating such new notes or modified notes or mezzanine notes Borrower shall not be required to modify (i) the initial weighted average interest rate payable under the Note, (ii) the stated maturity of the Note, (iii) the aggregate amortization of principal of the Note, (iv) any other material economic term of the Loan, or (v) decrease the time periods during which Borrower is permitted to perform its obligations under the Loan Documents. In connection with the foregoing, Borrower covenants and agrees to modify the Mortgage Cash Management Agreement to reflect the newly created components and/or mezzanine loans.

(d) If requested by Lender, Borrower shall provide Lender, promptly upon request, with any financial statements, or financial, statistical or operating information, as Lender shall determine to be required pursuant to Regulation AB under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or any amendment, modification or replacement thereto or other legal requirements in connection with any private placement memorandum, prospectus or other disclosure documents or any filing pursuant to the Exchange Act in connection with the Securitization or as shall otherwise be reasonably requested by Lender.

(e) Borrower hereby appoints Lender its attorney-in-fact with full power of substitution (which appointment shall be deemed to be coupled with an interest and to be irrevocable until the Loan is paid and the Pledge Agreement is discharged of record, with Borrower hereby ratifying all that its said attorney shall do by virtue thereof) to execute and deliver all documents and do all other acts and things necessary or desirable to effect any Securitization authorized hereunder; provided, however, that unless an Event of Default exists, Lender shall not execute or deliver any such documents or do any such acts or things under such power until five (5) days after written notice has been given to Borrower by Lender of Lender’s

 

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intent to exercise its rights under such power. Borrower’s failure to deliver any document or to take any other action Borrower is obligated to take hereunder with respect to any Securitization for a period of ten (10) Business Days after such notice by Lender shall, at Lender’s option, constitute an Event of Default hereunder.

9.1.2 Securitization Costs. All reasonable third party costs and expenses incurred by Borrower and Guarantors in connection with Borrower’s complying with requests made under this Section 9.1 (including the fees and expenses of the Rating Agencies) shall be paid by Borrower.

Section 9.2 Right To Release Information. Following the occurrence of any Event of Default, Lender may forward to any broker, prospective purchaser of the Collateral, the Property or the Loan, or other person or entity all documents and information which Lender now has or may hereafter acquire relating to the Debt, Borrower, Mortgage Borrower, any Guarantor, any indemnitor, the Collateral, the Property and any other matter in connection with the Loan, whether furnished by Borrower, Mortgage Borrower, any Guarantor, any indemnitor or otherwise, as Lender determines necessary or desirable. Borrower irrevocably waives any and all rights it may have to limit or prevent such disclosure, including any right of privacy or any claims arising therefrom

Section 9.3 Intentionally Omitted.

Section 9.4 Matters Concerning Manager. Lender shall have the right to require Borrower to cause Mortgage Borrower to replace Manager with a Qualified Manager pursuant to a Replacement Management Agreement upon the occurrence of any of the following events: (a) an Event of Default hereunder has occurred and remains uncured, (b) Manager shall become subject to a Bankruptcy Action, (c) a default occurs under the Management Agreement, or (d) Lender has determined in its discretion that there has been a DSCR Trigger Event.

The rights of Lender (A) to approve any change in the Management Agreement, (B) to cause the termination of the existing Manager, (C) to cause the designation of any replacement property manager, and (D) to cure any default of Mortgage Borrower under the Management Agreement shall be subject to any rights of the Mortgage Lender under the Mortgage Loan Documents to take such actions, and the satisfaction of any conditions set forth in the Mortgage Loan Documents relating to the appointment of any replacement property manager. Borrower shall provide to Lender any request for action relating to a Manager, including for any change in the Management Agreement, any termination of the existing Manager or approval of any replacement property manager, within one (1) Business Day of Borrower’s receipt thereof pursuant to the provisions of the Mortgage Borrower Company Agreement. In the event both Lender and the Mortgage Lender shall have such rights relating to a Manager under the Loan Documents and Mortgage Loan Documents, respectively, Lender may exercise such rights, but only to the extent the Mortgage Lender shall not have previously exercised (or be deemed to have exercised) such rights.

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trustee (any such master servicer, primary servicer, special servicer, and trustee, together with its agents, nominees or designees, are collectively referred to as “Servicer”) selected by Lender and Lender may delegate all or any portion of its responsibilities under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents to Servicer pursuant to a pooling and servicing agreement, servicing agreement, special servicing agreement or other agreement providing for the servicing of one or more mortgage loans (collectively, the “Servicing Agreement”) between Lender and Servicer. Borrower shall be responsible for any set up fees or any other initial costs relating to or arising under the Servicing Agreement, but Borrower shall not be responsible for payment of the regular monthly master servicing fee or trustee fee due to Servicer under the Servicing Agreement or any fees or expenses required to be borne by, and not reimbursable to, Servicer. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Borrower shall promptly reimburse Lender on demand for the following costs and expenses payable by Lender to Servicer as a result of the Loan becoming specially serviced: (i) any liquidation fees that are due and payable to Servicer under the Servicing Agreement in connection with the exercise of any or all remedies permitted under this Agreement, (ii) any workout fees and special servicing fees that are due and payable to Servicer under the Servicing Agreement, which fees may be due and payable under the Servicing Agreement on a periodic or continuing basis, and which may be payable to a special servicer, in an amount as great as one percent of the outstanding principal balance of the Loan, upon return of the Loan by the special servicer to the master servicer, and (iii) the costs of all amounts owed to any third party contractor in connection with the Servicer obtaining any third party report, including any property inspections and/or appraisals of the Properties (or any updates to any existing inspection or appraisal) that Servicer determines to obtain or may be required to obtain (other than the cost of regular annual inspections required to be borne by Servicer under the Servicing Agreement).

Section 9.6 Dissemination of Information. Borrower acknowledges that Lender may provide to third parties with an existing or prospective interest in the servicing, enforcement, evaluation, performance, ownership, purchase or participation of the Loan, including any entity maintaining databases on the underwriting and performance of commercial mortgage loans, any and all information that Lender now has or may hereafter acquire relating to the Loan, the Property, Borrower, Mortgage Borrower or any Guarantor, as Lender determines necessary or desirable. To the fullest extent permitted under applicable law, Borrower irrevocably waives all rights, if any, to prohibit such disclosure, including any right of privacy.

ARTICLE X - MISCELLANEOUS

Section 10.1 Survival. This Agreement and all covenants, agreements, representations and warranties made herein and in the certificates delivered pursuant hereto shall survive the making by Lender of the Loan and the execution and delivery to Lender of the Note, and shall continue in full force and effect so long as all or any of the Debt is outstanding and unpaid unless a longer period is expressly set forth herein or in the other Loan Documents. Whenever in this Agreement any of the parties hereto is referred to, such reference shall be deemed to include the legal representatives, successors and assigns of such party. All covenants, promises and agreements in this Agreement, by or on behalf of Borrower, shall inure to the benefit of the legal representatives, successors and assigns of Lender.

 

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Section 10.2 Lender’s Discretion. Whenever pursuant to this Agreement, Lender exercises any right given to it to approve or disapprove, or any arrangement or term is to be satisfactory to Lender, the decision of Lender to approve or disapprove or to decide whether arrangements or terms are satisfactory or not satisfactory shall (except as is otherwise specifically herein provided) be in the sole and absolute discretion of Lender and shall be final and conclusive.

Section 10.3 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed, construed, applied and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of New York without regard to the conflicts of law provisions thereof (“Governing State”). Borrower hereby consents to personal jurisdiction in the Governing State. JURISDICTION AND VENUE OF ANY ACTION BROUGHT TO ENFORCE THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT OR ANY ACTION RELATING TO THE LOAN OR THE RELATIONSHIPS CREATED BY OR UNDER THE LOAN DOCUMENTS (“ACTION”) SHALL, AT THE ELECTION OF LENDER, BE IN (AND IF ANY ACTION IS ORIGINALLY BROUGHT IN ANOTHER VENUE, THE ACTION SHALL AT THE ELECTION OF LENDER BE TRANSFERRED TO) A STATE OR FEDERAL COURT OF APPROPRIATE JURISDICTION LOCATED IN THE GOVERNING STATE. BORROWER HEREBY CONSENTS AND SUBMITS TO THE PERSONAL JURISDICTION OF THE STATE COURTS OF THE GOVERNING STATE AND OF FEDERAL COURTS LOCATED IN THE GOVERNING STATE IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTION AND HEREBY WAIVES ANY AND ALL PERSONAL RIGHTS UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY OTHER STATE TO OBJECT TO JURISDICTION WITHIN SUCH GOVERNING STATE FOR PURPOSES OF ANY ACTION. Borrower hereby waives and agrees not to assert, as a defense to any Action or a motion to transfer venue of any Action, (i) any claim that it is not subject to such jurisdiction, (ii) any claim that any Action may not be brought against it or is not maintainable in those courts or that this Agreement may not be enforced in or by those courts, or that it is exempt or immune from execution, (iii) that the Action is brought in an inconvenient forum, or (iv) that the venue for the Action is in any way improper.

Section 10.4 Modification, Waiver in Writing. No modification, amendment, extension, discharge, termination or waiver of any provision of this Agreement, or of the Note, or of any other Loan Document, nor consent to any departure by Borrower therefrom, shall in any event be effective unless the same shall be in a writing signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought, and then such waiver or consent shall be effective only in the specific instance, and for the purpose, for which given. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, no notice to, or demand on Borrower, shall entitle Borrower to any other or future notice or demand in the same, similar or other circumstances.

Section 10.5 Delay Not a Waiver. Neither any failure nor any delay on the part of Lender in insisting upon strict performance of any term, condition, covenant or agreement, or exercising any right, power, remedy or privilege hereunder, or under the Note or under any other Loan Document, or any other instrument given as security therefor, shall operate as or constitute a waiver thereof, nor shall a single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other future exercise, or the exercise of any other right, power, remedy or privilege. In particular, and not by way of limitation, by accepting

 

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payment after the due date of any amount payable under this Agreement, the Note or any other Loan Document, Lender shall not be deemed to have waived any right either to require prompt payment when due of all other amounts due under this Agreement, the Note or the other Loan Documents, or to declare a default for failure to effect prompt payment of any such other amount.

Section 10.6 Notices. All notices, consents, approvals and requests required or permitted hereunder or under any other Loan Document shall be given in writing and shall be effective for all purposes if hand delivered or sent by (a) certified or registered United States mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested or (b) expedited prepaid delivery service, either commercial or United States Postal Service, with proof of attempted delivery, or (c) by telecopier (with answer back acknowledged) and with a second copy to be sent to the intended recipient by an other means permitted under this Section, addressed as follows (or at such other address and Person as shall be designated from time to time by any party hereto, as the case may be, in a written notice to the other parties hereto in the manner provided for in this Section):

 

If to Lender:    KeyBank National Association
   11501 Outlook, Suite 300
   Overland Park, Kansas 66211
   Facsimile No.: 877-379-1625
   Attention: Loan Servicing
with a copy to:    Daniel Flanigan, Esq.
   Polsinelli Shughart PC
   700 W. 47th Street, Suite 1000
   Kansas City, Missouri 64112
   Facsimile No.: (816) 753-1536
If to Borrower:    c/o Thompson National Properties, LLC
   1900 Main Street, Suite 700
   Irvine, California 92614
   Attention: Ido Dotan
   Facsimile No.: (949) 271-4915
With a copy to:    Kaplan Voekler Cunningham & Frank PLC
   7 East 2nd Street
   Richmond, Virginia 23218-2470
   Attention: Thomas Voekler
   Facsimile No.: (804) 525-1794

A notice shall be deemed to have been given: in the case of hand delivery, at the time of delivery; in the case of registered or certified mail, when delivered or the first attempted delivery on a Business Day; or in the case of expedited prepaid delivery, upon the first attempted delivery on a Business Day; or in the case of telecopy, upon sender’s receipt of a machine-generated confirmation of successful transmission after advice by telephone to recipient that a telecopy notice is forthcoming.

 

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Section 10.7 Trial by Jury. BORROWER HEREBY AGREES NOT TO ELECT A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY ISSUE TRIABLE OF RIGHT BY JURY, AND WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY FULLY TO THE EXTENT THAT ANY SUCH RIGHT SHALL NOW OR HEREAFTER EXIST WITH REGARD TO THE LOAN DOCUMENTS, OR ANY CLAIM, COUNTERCLAIM OR OTHER ACTION ARISING IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. THIS WAIVER OF RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IS GIVEN KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY BY BORROWER, AND IS INTENDED TO ENCOMPASS INDIVIDUALLY EACH INSTANCE AND EACH ISSUE AS TO WHICH THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY WOULD OTHERWISE ACCRUE. LENDER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO FILE A COPY OF THIS PARAGRAPH IN ANY PROCEEDING AS CONCLUSIVE EVIDENCE OF THIS WAIVER BY BORROWER.

Section 10.8 Headings. The Article and/or Section headings and the Table of Contents in this Agreement are included herein for convenience of reference only and shall not constitute a part of this Agreement for any other purpose.

Section 10.9 Severability. Wherever possible, each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited by or invalid under applicable law, such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of such provision or the remaining provisions of this Agreement.

Section 10.10 Preferences. Lender shall have the continuing and exclusive right to apply or reverse and reapply any and all payments by Borrower to any portion of the obligations of Borrower hereunder. To the extent Borrower makes a payment or payments to Lender, which payment or proceeds or any part thereof are subsequently invalidated, declared to be fraudulent or preferential, set aside or required to be repaid to a trustee, receiver or any other party under any bankruptcy law, state or federal law, common law or equitable cause, then, to the extent of such payment or proceeds received, the obligations hereunder or part thereof intended to be satisfied shall be revived and continue in full force and effect, as if such payment or proceeds had not been received by Lender.

Section 10.11 Waiver of Notice. Borrower shall not be entitled to any notices of any nature whatsoever from Lender except with respect to matters for which this Agreement or the other Loan Documents specifically and expressly provide for the giving of notice by Lender to Borrower and except with respect to matters for which Borrower is not, pursuant to applicable Legal Requirements, permitted to waive the giving of notice. Borrower hereby expressly waives the right to receive any notice from Lender with respect to any matter for which this Agreement or the other Loan Documents do not specifically and expressly provide for the giving of notice by Lender to Borrower.

 

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Section 10.12 Remedies of Borrower. If a claim or adjudication is made that Lender or its agents have acted unreasonably or unreasonably delayed acting in any case where by law or under this Agreement or the other Loan Documents, Lender or such agent, as the case may be, has an obligation to act reasonably or promptly, Borrower agrees that neither Lender nor its agents shall be liable for any monetary damages, and Borrower’s sole remedies shall be limited to commencing an action seeking injunctive relief or declaratory judgment. The parties hereto agree that any action or proceeding to determine whether Lender has acted reasonably shall be determined by an action seeking declaratory judgment.

Section 10.13 Expenses; Indemnity.

(a) Borrower covenants and agrees to pay or, if Borrower fails to pay, to reimburse, Lender upon receipt of written notice from Lender for all costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees and expenses) incurred by Lender in connection with (i) the preparation, negotiation, execution and delivery of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby and all the costs of furnishing all opinions by counsel for Borrower (including any opinions requested by Lender as to any legal matters arising under this Agreement or the other Loan Documents with respect to the Property or any portion thereof); (ii) Borrower’s ongoing performance of and compliance with Borrower’s respective agreements and covenants contained in this Agreement and the other Loan Documents on its part to be performed or complied with after the Closing Date; (iii) Lender’s ongoing performance and compliance with all agreements and conditions contained in this Agreement and the other Loan Documents on its part to be performed or complied with after the Closing Date; (iv) the negotiation, preparation, execution, delivery and administration of any consents, amendments, waivers or other modifications to this Agreement and the other Loan Documents and any other documents or matters requested by Lender; (v) securing Borrower’s compliance with any requests made pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement; (vi) the filing and recording fees and expenses, title insurance, UCC insurance, and fees and expenses of counsel for providing to Lender all required legal opinions, and other similar expenses incurred in creating and perfecting the Lien in favor of Lender pursuant to this Agreement and the other Loan Documents; (vii) enforcing or preserving any rights, in response to third party claims or the prosecuting or defending of any action or proceeding or other litigation, in each case against, under or affecting Borrower, this Agreement, the other Loan Documents, the Property (or any portion thereof), the Collateral, or any other security given for the Loan; and (viii) enforcing any obligations of or collecting any payments due from Borrower under this Agreement, the other Loan Documents or with respect to the Collateral or the Property or any portion thereof (including any fees incurred by Servicer in connection with the transfer of the Loan to a special servicer prior to a Default or Event of Default) or in connection with any refinancing or restructuring of the credit arrangements provided under this Agreement in the nature of a “work out” or of any insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings; provided, however, that Borrower shall not be liable for the payment of any such costs and expenses to the extent the same arise by reason of the gross negligence, illegal acts, fraud or willful misconduct of Lender. Any cost and expenses due and payable to Lender may be paid from any amounts in the Mezzanine Collection Account or any Cash Management Agreement, as applicable.

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judgments, suits, claims, costs, expenses and disbursements of any kind or nature whatsoever (including the reasonable fees and disbursements of counsel in connection with any investigative, administrative or judicial proceeding commenced or threatened, whether or not an Indemnified Party shall be designated a party thereto), that may be imposed on, incurred by, or asserted against any Indemnified Party in any manner relating to or arising out of (i) any breach by Borrower of its obligations under, or any material misrepresentation by Borrower contained in, this Agreement or the other Loan Documents, or (ii) the use or intended use of the proceeds of the Loan (collectively, the “Indemnified Liabilities”); provided, however, that Borrower shall not have any obligation to any Indemnified Party hereunder to the extent that such Indemnified Liabilities arise from the gross negligence, illegal acts, fraud or willful misconduct of such Indemnified Party. To the extent that the undertaking to indemnify, defend and hold harmless set forth in the preceding sentence may be unenforceable because it violates any law or public policy, Borrower shall pay the maximum portion that it is permitted to pay and satisfy under applicable law to the payment and satisfaction of all Indemnified Liabilities incurred by the Indemnified Parties.

(c) Borrower covenants and agrees to pay for or, if Borrower fails to pay, to reimburse Lender for, any fees and expenses incurred by any Rating Agency in connection with any Rating Agency review of the Loan, the Loan Documents or any transaction contemplated thereby or any consent, approval, waiver or confirmation obtained from such Rating Agency pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement or any other Loan Document and Lender shall be entitled to require payment of such fees and expenses as a condition precedent to the obtaining of any such consent, approval, waiver or confirmation.

Section 10.14 Schedules Incorporated. The Schedules annexed hereto are hereby incorporated herein as a part of this Agreement with the same effect as if set forth in the body hereof.

Section 10.15 Offsets, Counterclaims and Defenses. Any assignee of Lender’s interest in and to this Agreement, the Note and the other Loan Documents shall take the same free and clear of all offsets, counterclaims or defenses which are unrelated to such documents which Borrower may otherwise have against any assignor of such documents, and no such unrelated counterclaim or defense shall be interposed or asserted by Borrower in any action or proceeding brought by any such assignee upon such documents and any such right to interpose or assert any such unrelated offset, counterclaim or defense in any such action or proceeding is hereby expressly waived by Borrower.

Section 10.16 No Joint Venture or Partnership; No Third Party Beneficiaries.

(a) Borrower and Lender intend that the relationships created hereunder and under the other Loan Documents be solely that of borrower and lender. Nothing herein or therein is intended to create a joint venture, partnership, tenancy in common, or joint tenancy relationship between Borrower and Lender nor to grant Lender any interest in the Property (or any portion thereof ) other than that of mortgagee, beneficiary or lender.

 

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(b) This Agreement and the other Loan Documents are solely for the benefit of Lender and Borrower and nothing contained in this Agreement or the other Loan Documents shall be deemed to confer upon anyone other than Lender and Borrower any right to insist upon or to enforce the performance or observance of any of the obligations contained herein or therein. All conditions to the obligations of Lender to make the Loan hereunder are imposed solely and exclusively for the benefit of Lender and no other Person shall have standing to require satisfaction of such conditions in accordance with their terms or be entitled to assume that Lender will refuse to make the Loan in the absence of strict compliance with any or all thereof and no other Person shall under any circumstances be deemed to be a beneficiary of such conditions, any or all of which may be freely waived in whole or in part by Lender if, in Lender’s discretion, Lender deems it advisable or desirable to do so.

Section 10.17 Publicity. All news releases, publicity or advertising by Borrower or its Affiliates through any media intended to reach the general public which refers to the Loan Documents or the financing evidenced by the Loan Documents, to Lender, KeyBank National Association or any of their Affiliates shall be subject to the prior written approval of Lender and KeyBank National Association in their discretion.

Section 10.18 Waiver of Marshalling of Assets. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Borrower, for itself and its successors and assigns, waives all rights to a marshalling of the assets of Borrower, Borrower’s partners and others with interests in Borrower, and of the Collateral, and agrees not to assert any right under any laws pertaining to the marshalling of assets, the sale in inverse order of alienation, homestead exemption, the administration of estates of decedents, or any other matters whatsoever to defeat, reduce or affect the right of Lender under the Loan Documents to a sale of the Collateral for the collection of the Debt without any prior or different resort for collection or of the right of Lender to the payment of the Debt out of the net proceeds of the Property (or any portion thereof) in preference to every other claimant whatsoever.

Section 10.19 Waiver of Counterclaim. Borrower hereby waives the right to assert a counterclaim, other than a compulsory counterclaim, in any action or proceeding brought against it by Lender or its agents.

Section 10.20 Conflict; Construction of Documents; Reliance. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Agreement and any of the other Loan Documents, the provisions of this Agreement shall control. The parties hereto acknowledge that they were represented by competent counsel in connection with the negotiation, drafting and execution of the Loan Documents and that such Loan Documents shall not be subject to the principle of construing their meaning against the party which drafted same. Borrower acknowledges that, with respect to the Loan, Borrower shall rely solely on its own judgment and advisors in entering into the Loan without relying in any manner on any statements, representations or recommendations of Lender or any parent, subsidiary or Affiliate of Lender. Lender shall not be subject to any limitation whatsoever in the exercise of any rights or remedies available to it under any of the Loan Documents or any other agreements or instruments which govern the Loan by virtue of the ownership by it or any parent, subsidiary or Affiliate of Lender of any equity interest any of them

 

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may acquire in Borrower, and Borrower hereby irrevocably waives the right to raise any defense or take any action on the basis of the foregoing with respect to Lender’s exercise of any such rights or remedies. Borrower acknowledges that Lender engages in the business of real estate financings and other real estate transactions and investments which may be viewed as adverse to or competitive with the business of Borrower or its Affiliates.

Section 10.21 Brokers and Financial Advisors. Borrower hereby represents that it has dealt with no financial advisors, brokers, underwriters, placement agents, agents or finders in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Borrower hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Lender harmless from and against any and all claims, liabilities, costs and expenses of any kind (including Lender’s attorneys’ fees and expenses) in any way relating to or arising from a claim by any Person that such Person acted on behalf of Borrower or Lender in connection with the transactions contemplated herein. The provisions of this Section 10.21 shall survive the expiration and termination of this Agreement and the payment of the Debt.

Section 10.22 Prior Agreements. This Agreement and the other Loan Documents contain the entire agreement of the parties hereto and thereto in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, and all prior agreements among or between such parties, whether oral or written, between Borrower and Lender are superseded by the terms of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents.

Section 10.23 Liability. If Borrower consists of more than one (1) Person the obligations and liabilities of each Person shall be joint and several. Under no circumstances whatsoever shall Lender have any liability for punitive, special, consequential or incidental damages in connection with, arising out of, or in any way related to or under this Agreement or any other Loan Document or in any way related to the transactions contemplated or any relationship established by this Agreement or any other Loan Document or any act, omission or event occurring in connection herewith or therewith, and, to the extent not expressly prohibited by applicable laws, Borrower for itself and its Guarantors and indemnitors waives all claims for punitive, special, consequential or incidental damages. Lender shall have no duties or responsibilities except those expressly set forth in this Agreement, the Pledge Agreement and the other Loan Documents. Neither Lender nor any of its officers, directors, employees or agents shall be liable for any action taken or omitted by them as such hereunder or in connection herewith, unless caused by their gross negligence or willful misconduct. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Borrower and Lender and their respective successors and assigns forever.

Section 10.24 Certain Additional Rights of Lender (VCOC). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, Lender shall have:

(a) the right to routinely consult with and advise Borrower’s management regarding the significant business activities and business and financial developments of Borrower; provided, however, that such consultations shall not include discussions of environmental compliance programs or disposal of hazardous substances. Consultation meetings should occur on a regular basis (no less frequently than quarterly) with Lender having the right to call special meetings at any reasonable times and upon reasonable advance notice;

 

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(b) the right, in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, to examine the books and records of Borrower at any reasonable times upon reasonable notice;

(c) the right, in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, including Section 5.1.10 hereof, to receive monthly, quarterly and year end financial reports, including balance sheets, statements of income, shareholder’s equity and cash flow, a management report and schedules of outstanding indebtedness; and

(d) the right, without restricting any other rights of Lender under this Agreement (including any similar right), to approve any acquisition by Borrower of any other significant property (other than personal property required for the day to day operation of the Property).

The rights described above in this Section 10.24 may be exercised by any entity which owns and controls, directly or indirectly, substantially all of the interests in Lender.

Section 10.25 OFAC. Borrower hereby represents, warrants and covenants that neither Borrower nor any Guarantor is (or will be) a person with whom Lender is restricted from doing business under regulations of the Office of Foreign Asset Control (“OFAC”) of the Department of the Treasury of the United States of America (including, those Persons named on OFAC’s Specially Designated and Blocked Persons list) or under any statute, executive order (including, the September 24, 2001 Executive Order Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism), or other governmental action and is not and shall not engage in any dealings or transactions or otherwise be associated with such persons. In addition, Borrower hereby covenants to provide Lender with any additional information that Lender deems necessary from time to time in order to ensure compliance with all applicable laws concerning money laundering and similar activities.

Section 10.26 Duplicate Originals; Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of duplicate originals and each duplicate original shall be deemed to be an original. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which counterpart shall be deemed an original instrument and all of which together shall constitute a single Agreement. The failure of any party hereto to execute this Agreement, or any counterpart hereof, shall not relieve the other signatories from their obligations hereunder.

ARTICLE XI - SPECIAL PROVISIONS

Section 11.1 The Mortgage Loan and Additional Matters.

11.1.1 Compliance with Mortgage Loan Documents. Borrower shall cause Mortgage Borrower to: (i) pay all principal, interest and other sums required to be paid by Mortgage Borrower under and

 

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pursuant to the provisions of the Mortgage Loan Documents; (ii) diligently perform and observe all of the terms, covenants and conditions of the Mortgage Loan Documents on the part of Mortgage Borrower to be performed and observed; (iii) promptly deliver to Lender (A) a true and complete copy of any notice by Mortgage Lender to Mortgage Borrower, Borrower, or Guarantor of any default under the Mortgage Loan or Mortgage Loan Default by Mortgage Borrower under the Mortgage Loan Documents and of any other material written correspondence (including electronically transmitted items) given or received by Mortgage Borrower or Guarantor to or from the Mortgage Lender or its agents, or (B) notice of a change in the business, operations, property or financial or other condition or prospects of Borrower, Mortgage Borrower, or Guarantor that could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on Borrower, the ability of Borrower to perform its obligations under the Loan Documents or the rights and remedies of Lender under the Loan Documents.

11.1.2 Other Limitations. Prior to the payment in full of the Debt, neither Borrower nor Mortgage Borrower shall, without the prior written consent of Lender (which may be furnished or withheld at its discretion), give its consent or approval to any of the following actions or items:

(i) except as permitted by Lender herein (A) any refinance of the Mortgage Loan, (ii) any prepayment in full of the Mortgage Loan, (B) any Transfer of any or all of the Property or Collateral or any portion thereof, or (C) any action in connection with or in furtherance of the foregoing;

(ii) the creation or incurrence of any Lien on any portion of the Property except for Permitted Encumbrances;

(iii) the modification, amendment, consolidation, spread, restatement, waiver or termination of any of the Mortgage Loan Documents;

(iv) the terms of any Annual Budget;

(v) the distribution to the partners, members or shareholders of Mortgage Borrower of property other than cash;

(vi) except as set forth in an Approved Annual Budget or as permitted under the Mortgage Loan Documents, any (A) improvement, renovation or refurbishment of all or any part of the Property to a materially higher standard or level than that of comparable properties in the same market segment and in the same geographical area as the Property, (B) removal, demolition or material alteration of the Improvements or equipment on the Property or (C) material increase in the square footage or gross leasable area of the Improvements if a material portion of any of the expenses in connection therewith are paid or incurred by Mortgage Borrower;

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(viii) the settlement of any claim against Borrower or Mortgage Borrower, other than a fully insured third party claim, in any amount greater than $25,000.00 (in the case of Borrower) or $25,000.00 (in the case of Mortgage Borrower);

(ix) except as required by the Mortgage Loan Documents, any determination to restore the Property after a Casualty or Condemnation.

Any breach or attempted breach of this Section 11.1.2 shall constitute an immediate Event of Default hereunder.

11.1.3 Additional Representations and Warranties. The outstanding principal balance of the Mortgage Loan, as of the Closing Date, is $26,000,000.00. No default, breach, or violation has occurred under the Mortgage Loan and no Mortgage Loan Default has occurred under the Mortgage Loan Agreement which remains uncured or unwaived, and no circumstance, event or condition has occurred or exists which, with the giving of notice and/or the or the passage time would constitute a Mortgage Loan Default. Each and every representation and warranty of Mortgage Borrower contained in any one or more of the Mortgage Loan Documents is true, correct and complete in all material respects as of the date hereof.

11.1.4 Mortgage Loan Defaults.

(i) Borrower agrees to notify Lender promptly upon the occurrence of any Mortgage Loan Default. Upon the occurrence and during the continuation of a Mortgage Loan Default, in addition to Section 5.1.23 above, Borrower agrees that Lender shall have the immediate right, without prior notice to Borrower, but shall be under no obligation to (A) pay all or any part of the Mortgage Loan and any other sums that are then due and payable, and perform any act or take any action on behalf of Borrower and/or Mortgage Borrower as may be appropriate, to cause all of the terms, covenants and conditions of the Mortgage Loan Documents on the part of Mortgage Borrower to be performed or observed thereunder to be promptly performed or observed, and (B) pay any other amounts and take any other action as Lender, in its discretion, shall deem advisable to protect or preserve the rights and interests of Lender in the Loan and/or the Collateral. Borrower shall not impede, interfere with, hinder or delay, and shall not permit Mortgage Borrower to impede, interfere with, hinder or delay, any effort or action on the part of Lender to cure any default or asserted default under the Mortgage Loan or any Mortgage Loan Default, or to otherwise protect or preserve Lender’s interests in the Loan and the Collateral following a Mortgage Loan Default.

(ii) Borrower hereby grants Lender and its designees the right to enter upon the Property at any time following the occurrence and during the continuance of any default, or the reasonable assertion by Mortgage Lender that a default has occurred, under the Mortgage Loan Documents, or any Mortgage Loan Default, for the purpose of taking any such action or to appear in, defend or bring any action or proceeding to protect Lender’s interest. Lender may take such action as Lender deems reasonably necessary or desirable to carry out the intents and purposes of this subsection (including communicating with Mortgage Lender with respect to any Mortgage Loan Default), without prior notice to, or consent from, Borrower or Mortgage Borrower. Lender shall have no obligation to complete any cure or attempted cure undertaken or commenced by Lender.

 

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(iii) All sums so paid and the costs and expenses incurred by Lender in exercising rights under this Section 11.1.4 (including its attorneys’ fees and costs) (A) shall be added to the Debt, (B) shall bear interest at the Default Rate for the period from the date that such costs or expenses were incurred to the date of payment to Lender, and (C) shall be secured by the Pledge Agreement. Borrower hereby indemnifies Lender from and against all losses of any kind or nature whatsoever which may be imposed on, incurred by or asserted against Lender as a result of the foregoing actions, except for losses arising from or related to the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Lender. In the event that Lender makes any payment in respect of the Mortgage Loan, Lender shall be subrogated to all of the rights of Mortgage Lender under the Mortgage Loan Documents against the Property, in addition to all other rights it may have under the Loan Documents.

(iv) If Lender shall receive a copy of any notice of default under the Mortgage Loan Documents sent by Mortgage Lender, or any notice of Mortgage Loan Default, such notice shall constitute full protection to Lender for any action taken or omitted to be taken by Lender, in good faith, in reliance thereon. As a material inducement to Lender’s making the Loan, Borrower hereby absolutely and unconditionally releases and waives all claims against Lender arising out of Lender’s exercise of its rights and remedies provided in this Section 11.1, except for Lender’s gross negligence or willful misconduct.

11.1.5 Acquisition of the Mortgage Loan. None of Borrower, Mortgage Borrower, Guarantor, or any Affiliate of any of the foregoing shall acquire or agree to acquire the Mortgage Loan, or any portion thereof or any interest therein, or any direct or indirect ownership interest in the holder of the Mortgage Loan, via purchase, transfer, exchange, operation of law, or otherwise, and any breach or attempted breach of this Section 11.1.5 shall constitute an immediate Event of Default hereunder. If, solely by operation of applicable subrogation law, Borrower, Mortgage Borrower, Guarantor, or any Affiliate of any of the foregoing shall have failed to comply with the foregoing, then Borrower shall (i) immediately notify Lender of such failure, and (ii) cause any and all such prohibited parties acquiring any interest in the Mortgage Loan Documents (A) not to enforce the Mortgage Loan Documents, and (B) upon the request of Lender, to the extent any of such prohibited parties has or have the power or authority to do so, to promptly (1) cancel the promissory note evidencing the Mortgage Loan, (2) reconvey and release the Liens securing the Mortgage Loan and any other collateral under the Mortgage Loan Documents, and (3) discontinue and terminate any enforcement proceeding(s) under the Mortgage Loan Documents.

11.1.6 Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure. Without the express prior written consent of Lender, Borrower shall not, and Borrower shall not cause, suffer or permit Mortgage Borrower to, enter into, execute, deliver, or consent to, as the case may be, any deed-in-lieu or consensual foreclosure with or for the benefit of Mortgage Lender or any of its Affiliates or designees.

 

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11.1.7 Refinancing or Prepayment of the Mortgage Loan. Borrower shall not consent to or permit a refinancing of the Mortgage Loan without Lender’s prior written consent, as determined in Lender’s discretion.

11.1.8 Intercreditor Agreement. Borrower hereby acknowledges and agrees that any intercreditor agreement entered into between Lender and Mortgage Lender (including the Intercreditor Agreement) will be solely for the benefit of Lender and Mortgage Lender, and that neither Borrower nor Mortgage Borrower shall be third-party beneficiaries (intended or otherwise) of any of the provisions therein, have any rights thereunder, or be entitled to rely on any of the provisions contained therein. Lender and Mortgage Lender have no obligation to disclose to Borrower or Mortgage Borrower the contents of any such intercreditor agreement (including the Intercreditor Agreement). Borrower’s obligations hereunder are and will be independent of any such intercreditor agreement (including the Intercreditor Agreement) and shall remain unmodified by the terms and provisions thereof. The failure of the Intercreditor Agreement to remain in full force and effect, or the repudiation or attempted repudiation of its obligations thereunder by Mortgage Lender, shall constitute an immediate Event of Default hereunder.

11.1.9 Independent Approval Rights. If any action, proposed action or other decision is consented to or approved by Mortgage Lender, such consent or approval shall not be binding or controlling on Lender. Borrower hereby acknowledges and agrees that (i) the risks of Mortgage Lender in making the Mortgage Loan are different from the risks of Lender in making the Loan, (ii) in determining whether to grant, deny, withhold or condition any requested consent or approval, Mortgage Lender and Lender may reasonably reach different conclusions, and (iii) Lender has an absolute independent right to grant, deny, withhold or condition any requested consent or approval based on its own point of view, but subject to the standards of consent set forth herein. Furthermore, the denial by Lender of a requested consent or approval shall not create any liability or other obligation of Lender if the denial of such consent or approval results directly or indirectly in a Mortgage Loan Default, and Borrower hereby waives any claim of liability against Lender arising from any such denial unless Lender has not complied with any applicable standard for consent. The rights described above may be exercised by any entity which owns and controls, directly or indirectly, substantially all of the interests in Lender.

11.1.10 Special Purpose Entity.

Subsection (xix)(C) of the definition of “Special Purpose Entity” is hereby modified by deleting “provided, however, that any such consolidated financial statement contains a note indicating that the Special Purpose Entity’s separate assets and credit are not available to pay the debts of such Affiliate and that the Special Purpose Entity’s liabilities do not constitute obligations of the consolidated entity;” therefrom.

The first line of Subsection (xxvii) of the definition of “Special Purpose Entity” is hereby modified by deleting “stationery” therefrom.

 

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11.1.11 Principal Place of Business, State or Organization. The fourth line of Section 5.1.9 is hereby modified by inserting “(except for Permitted Transfers)” between “structure” and “unless”.

The eighth line of Section 5.1.9 is hereby modified by inserting “(except for Permitted Transfers)” between “structure” and “, without”.

11.1.12 Financial Reporting. The third line of Section 5.1.10(b) is hereby modified by deleting the word “independent” therefrom.

The first and second lines of Section 5.1.10(c) are hereby modified by deleting “twenty (20)” and substituting “forty-five (45)” therefor.

Section 5.1.10(e) is hereby modified by adding the following to the end thereof: “Notwithstanding the foregoing, Mortgage Borrower’s failure to lease an Individual Property on terms set forth in such report shall not constitute an Event of Default if the prevailing market conditions used to establish such report for the applicable Individual Property shall have materially deteriorated.”

The third line of Section 5.1.10(f) is hereby modified by deleting “sixty (60)” and substituting “thirty (30)” therefor.

11.1.13 Leasing Matters. Section 5.1.17 is hereby modified by adding the following to the end thereof: “Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, failure of Lender to approve or disapprove a request made pursuant to this Section 5.1.17 within fifteen (15) days of receipt of Borrower’s request for same shall constitute approval provided that (a) on the face of any such request, Borrower clearly states in bold lettering that Lender’s failure to respond in such time period shall be deemed approval thereof; and (b) such request shall be accompanied by any and all required information and documentation relating thereto as may be reasonably required in order to approve or disapprove such matter.”

11.1.14 Alterations. The 13th line of Section 5.1.18 is hereby modified by deleting “or”. The second sentence of Section 5.1.18 is hereby modified by adding the following to the end thereof: “, or (d) restoration of the Property as necessary in the event of an emergency.” The 17th line of Section 5.1.18 is hereby modified by deleting “$100,000.00” and substituting “$250,000.00” therefor.

11.1.15 Transfers. The following is hereby added as Section 5.2.9(i): “Notwithstanding the restrictions contained in this Section 5.2.9, the following equity transfers shall be permitted without Lender’s consent: the sale, transfer or issuance of shares of common stock in any Restricted Party that is a publicly traded entity, provided such shares of common stock are listed on the New York Stock Exchange or another nationally recognized stock exchange (provided, that, the foregoing provisions shall not be deemed to waive, qualify or otherwise limit Borrower’s obligation to comply (or to cause the compliance with) the other covenants set forth herein and in the other Loan Documents (including, without limitation, the covenants contained herein relating to ERISA matters)).”

 

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11.1.16 Performance of Replacements. The first sentence of Section 7.3.3(b) is hereby modified by adding the following to the end thereof: “in excess of $25,000.00”.

11.1.17 Failure to Make Replacements. The first sentence of Section 7.3.4(a) is hereby modified by adding the following to the end thereof: “, unless such cure cannot reasonably be completed within 30 days (as determined by Lender in its discretion), in which event said cure period shall be extended for up to 60 additional days so long as Borrower shall have commenced such cure within the original 30-day period and shall diligently pursue the cure to completion.”

11.1.18 Event of Default. Section 8.1(a)(i) is hereby deleted and the following is substituted therefor: “if (A) the monthly Debt Service payment is not paid when due or (B) any other portion of the Debt is not paid within five (5) days of the date said portion is due;”

Section 8.1(a)(ii) is hereby modified by adding the following to the end thereof: “, except as may otherwise be provided in Section 5.1.2 hereof.”

11.1.19 Right to Release Information. The third line of Section 9.2 is hereby modified by inserting “as Lender reasonably determines to be necessary or desirable” between “entity” and “all”.

11.1.20 Publicity. Section 10.17 is hereby modified by adding the following to the end thereof: “; provided that the foregoing approval right shall not pertain to required regulatory filings by Borrower or its Affiliates.”

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed by their duly authorized representatives, all as of the day and year first above written.

 

BORROWER:       TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II HOLDINGS, LLC,
      a Delaware limited liability company
      By:   TNP Strategic Retail Operating Partnership, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, its sole member
        By:   TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation, its general partner
          By:  

/s/ Anthony W. Thompson

          Name:   Anthony W. Thompson
          Title:   CEO

SIGNATURE PAGE TO LOAN AGREEMENT (MEZZANINE)


LENDER:       KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association
      By:  

/s/ Mary Ann Gripka

      Name:   Mary Ann Gripka
      Title:   Designated Signer

SIGNATURE PAGE TO LOAN AGREEMENT (MEZZANINE)


SCHEDULE I

(RENT ROLL)


SCHEDULE I

(ORGANIZATIONAL CHART OF BORROWER)

EX-10.17 18 d368735dex1017.htm PROMISSORY NOTE Promissory Note

EXHIBIT 10.17

PROMISSORY NOTE

LOAN TERMS TABLE

Lender: KeyBank National Association, a national banking association, its successors and assigns

Loan No.: 10061253

Lender’s Address: 11501 Outlook, Suite 300, Overland Park, Kansas 66211

Lender’s Facsimile No.: 877-379-1625

Borrower: TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II HOLDINGS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

Borrower’s Address: 1900 Main Street, Suite 700, Irvine, California 92614

Borrower’s Facsimile No.: (949) 252-0212

Closing Date: June 13, 2012

Original Principal Amount: $2,000,000.00

Maturity Date: July 1, 2019

Interest Rate: (i) from and after the date hereof through and including January 1, 2013 (the “Anticipated Repayment Date”), a rate of ten percent (10%) per annum; and (ii) after the Anticipated Repayment Date, a rate of fifteen percent (15%) per annum.

Initial Interest Payment Per Diem: $555.56

Monthly Debt Service Payment Amount: an amount sufficient to pay interest at the Interest Rate on the OPB (as defined below) in arrears for the Accrual Period, calculated in accordance with Section 1 below.

Payment Date: August 1, 2012 and on the first day of each successive month thereafter

1. Loan Amount and Rate. FOR VALUE RECEIVED, Borrower promises to pay to the order of Lender, the Original Principal Amount (or so much thereof as is outstanding from time to time, which is referred to herein as the “Outstanding Principal Balance” or “OPB”), with interest on the unpaid OPB from the date of disbursement of the Loan (as hereinafter defined) evidenced by this Promissory Note (“Note”) at the Interest Rate. Interest on the outstanding principal balance of the Loan shall be calculated by multiplying (a) the actual number of days elapsed in the relevant Accrual Period (hereinafter defined) by (b) a daily rate based on the Interest Rate and a three hundred sixty (360) day year by (c) the outstanding principal balance of the Loan. Borrower acknowledges that the calculation method for interest described herein results in a higher effective interest rate than the numeric Interest Rate and Borrower hereby agrees to this calculation method. The loan evidenced by this Note will sometimes hereinafter be called the “Loan.” The above Loan Terms Table (hereinafter referred to as the “Table”) is hereby incorporated into and a part of the Note and all terms used in this Note that are defined in the Table shall have the meanings set forth therein. “Accrual Period” means the period commencing on and including the first (1st) day of each calendar month during the term of the Loan and ending on and including the final calendar date of such calendar month; however, the initial Accrual Period shall commence on and include the Closing Date and shall end on and include the final calendar date of the calendar month in which the Closing Date occurs.


2. Payments. Payments of principal and interest shall be made as follows:

(a) On the date of disbursement of the Loan proceeds, an interest payment calculated by multiplying (i) the Initial Interest Payment Per Diem by (ii) the number of days from (and including) the date of the disbursement of the Loan proceeds through the last day of the calendar month in which the disbursement was made;

(b) On each Payment Date until the Maturity Date, a monthly payment equal to the Monthly Debt Service Payment Amount to be applied to the payment of interest;

(c) If not sooner paid, the Outstanding Principal Balance, all unpaid interest thereon, and all other amounts owed to Lender pursuant to this Note or any other Loan Document (as hereinafter defined) or otherwise in connection with the Loan or the security for the Loan shall be due and payable on the Maturity Date.

3. Security for Note. This Note is secured by a Pledge and Security Agreement (which is herein called the “Pledge Agreement”) encumbering the Collateral (as defined therein). This Note, the Pledge Agreement, that certain Mezzanine Loan Agreement between Borrower and Lender of even date herewith (the “Loan Agreement”) and all other documents and instruments existing now or after the date hereof that evidence, secure or otherwise relate to the Loan, including any financing statements, guaranties, indemnity agreements (including environmental indemnity agreements), letters of credit, or escrow/holdback or similar agreements or arrangements, together with all amendments, modifications, substitutions or replacements thereof, are sometimes herein collectively referred to as the “Loan Documents” or individually as a “Loan Document.” All amounts that are now or in the future become due and payable under this Note, the Pledge Agreement, or any other Loan Document, including any prepayment consideration and all applicable expenses, costs, charges, and fees, will be referred to herein as the “Debt.” The remedies of Lender as provided in this Note, any other Loan Document, or under applicable law shall be cumulative and concurrent, may be pursued singularly, successively, or together at the discretion of Lender, and may be exercised as often as the occurrence of an occasion for which Lender is entitled to a remedy under the Loan Documents or applicable law. The failure to exercise any right or remedy shall not be construed as a waiver or release of the right or remedy respecting the same or any subsequent default. All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall bear the definition set forth in the Loan Agreement.

4. Payments. All amounts payable hereunder shall be payable in lawful money of the United States of America to Lender at Lender’s Address or such other place as the holder hereof may designate in writing, which may include at Lender’s option, a requirement that payment be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds in accordance with wire transfer instructions provided by Lender. Each payment made hereunder shall be made in immediately available funds and must state the Borrower’s Loan Number. If any payment of principal or interest on this Note is due on a day other than a Business Day (as hereinafter defined), such payment shall be made on the next succeeding Business Day. Any payment on

 

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this Note received after 2:00 o’clock p.m. local time at the place then designated as the place for receipt of payments hereunder shall be deemed to have been made on the next succeeding Business Day. All amounts due under this Note shall be payable without set off, counterclaim, or any other deduction whatsoever. All payments from Borrower to Lender following the occurrence of an Event of Default shall be applied in such order and manner as Lender elects in reduction of costs, expenses, charges, disbursements and fees payable by Borrower hereunder or under any other Loan Document, in reduction of interest due on the Outstanding Principal Balance, or in reduction of the Outstanding Principal Balance. Lender may, without notice to Borrower or any other person, accept one or more partial payments of any sums due or past due hereunder from time to time while an Event of Default exists hereunder, after Lender accelerates the indebtedness evidenced hereby, and/or after Lender commences enforcement of its remedies under any Loan Document or applicable law, without thereby waiving any Event of Default, rescinding any acceleration, or waiving, delaying, or forbearing in the pursuit of any remedies under the Loan Documents. Lender may endorse and deposit any check or other instrument tendered in connection with such a partial payment without thereby giving effect to or being bound by any language purporting to make acceptance of such instrument an accord and satisfaction of the indebtedness evidenced hereby. As used herein, the term “Business Day” shall mean a day upon which commercial banks are not authorized or required by law to close in the city designated from time to time as the place for receipt of payments hereunder.

5. Late Charge. If any sum payable under this Note or any other Loan Document is not received by Lender by close of business on the fifth (5th) day after the date on which it was due, Borrower shall pay to Lender an amount (the “Late Charge”) equal to the lesser of (a) five percent (5%) of the full amount of such sum or (b) the maximum amount permitted by applicable law in order to help defray the expenses incurred by Lender in handling and processing such delinquent payment and to compensate Lender for the loss of the use of such delinquent payment. Any such Late Charge shall be secured by the Pledge Agreement and other Loan Documents. The collection of any Late Charge shall be in addition to, and shall not constitute a waiver of or limitation of, a default or Event of Default hereunder or a waiver of or limitation of any other rights or remedies that Lender may be entitled to under any Loan Document or applicable law.

6. Default Rate. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default (including the failure of Borrower to make full payment on the Maturity Date), Lender shall be entitled to receive and Borrower shall pay interest on the Outstanding Principal Balance at the rate of five percent (5%) per annum above the Interest Rate (“Default Rate”) but in no event greater than the maximum rate permitted by applicable law. Interest shall accrue and be payable at the Default Rate from the occurrence of an Event of Default until all Events of Default have been waived in writing by Lender in its discretion. Such accrued interest shall be added to the Outstanding Principal Balance, and interest shall accrue thereon at the Default Rate until fully paid. Such accrued interest shall be secured by the Pledge Agreement and other Loan Documents. Borrower agrees that Lender’s right to collect interest at the Default Rate is given for the purpose of compensating Lender at reasonable amounts for Lender’s added costs and expenses that occur as a result of Borrower’s default and that are difficult to predict in amount, such as increased general overhead, concentration of management resources on problem loans, and increased cost of funds. Lender and Borrower agree that Lender’s collection of interest at the Default Rate is not a fine or penalty, but is intended to be and shall be deemed to be reasonable compensation to Lender for

 

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increased costs and expenses that Lender will incur if there occurs an Event of Default hereunder. Collection of interest at the Default Rate shall not be construed as an agreement or privilege to extend the Maturity Date or to limit or impair any rights and remedies of Lender under any Loan Documents. If judgment is entered on this Note, interest shall continue to accrue post-judgment at the greater of (a) the Default Rate or (b) the applicable statutory judgment rate.

7. Origination, Administration, Enforcement, and Defense Expenses. Borrower shall pay Lender, on demand, all Administration and Enforcement Expenses (as hereinafter defined) now or hereafter incurred by Lender, together with interest thereon at the Default Rate, from the date paid or incurred by Lender until such fees and expenses are paid by Borrower, whether or not an Event of Default or Default then exists. Provided no Event of Default has occurred, fees and expenses related solely to origination and administration of the Loan shall be limited to reasonable fees and expenses, but charges of rating agencies, governmental entities or other third parties that are outside of the control of Lender shall not be subject to the reasonableness standard. For the purpose of this Note, “Administration and Enforcement Expenses” shall mean all fees and expenses incurred at any time or from time to time by Lender, including legal (whether for the purpose of advice, negotiation, documentation, defense, enforcement or otherwise), accounting, financial advisory, auditing, rating agency, appraisal, valuation, title or title insurance, UCC insurance, engineering, environmental, collection agency, or other expert or consulting or similar services, in connection with: (a) the origination of the Loan, including the negotiation and preparation of the Loan Documents and any amendments or modifications of the Loan or the Loan Documents, whether or not consummated; (b) the administration, servicing or enforcement of the Loan or the Loan Documents, including any request for interpretation or modification of the Loan Documents or any matter related to the Loan or the servicing thereof (which shall include the consideration of any requests for consents, waivers, modifications, approvals, lease reviews or similar matters and any proposed transfer of the Collateral or any interest therein), (c) any litigation, contest, dispute, suit, arbitration, mediation, proceeding or action (whether instituted by or against Lender, including actions brought by or on behalf of Borrower or Borrower’s bankruptcy estate or any indemnitor or guarantor of the Loan or any other person) in any way relating to the Loan or the Loan Documents including in connection with any bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency, or receivership proceeding; (d) any attempt to enforce any rights of Lender against Borrower or any other person that may be obligated to Lender by virtue of any Loan Document or otherwise whether or not litigation is commenced in pursuance of such rights; and (e) protection, enforcement against, or liquidation of the Collateral or any other collateral for the Loan, including any attempt to inspect, verify, preserve, restore, collect, sell, liquidate or otherwise dispose of or realize upon the Loan, the Collateral or any other collateral for the Loan. All Administration and Enforcement Expenses shall be additional Debt hereunder secured by the Pledge Agreement and the liens granted thereunder relating to the Collateral, and may be funded, if Lender so elects, by Lender paying the same to the appropriate persons and thus making an advance on Borrower’s behalf.

8. Liquidation Events.

(a) Upon the occurrence of (i) any Casualty to all or any portion of an Individual Property, (ii) any Condemnation of all or any portion of an Individual Property, (iii) a Transfer of an Individual Property in connection with realization thereon following a Mortgage Loan

 

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Default, including a foreclosure sale, (iv) any refinancing of the Property or the Mortgage Loan, or (v) a release of any Individual Property in accordance with the provisions of the Mortgage Loan Agreement (each, a “Liquidation Event”), Borrower shall cause the related Net Liquidation Proceeds After Debt Service to be deposited directly into the Mezzanine Collection Account. On each date on which Lender actually receives a distribution of Net Liquidation Proceeds After Debt Service, Borrower shall prepay the outstanding principal balance of this Note in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of such Net Liquidation Proceeds After Debt Service, together with interest that would have accrued on such amount through the next Payment Date. Any amounts of Net Liquidation Proceeds After Debt Service in excess of the Debt shall be paid to Borrower. Any prepayment received by Lender pursuant to this Section 8 on a date other than a Payment Date shall be held by Lender as collateral security for the Loan in an interest bearing account, with such interest accruing to the benefit of Borrower, and shall be applied by Lender on the next Payment Date against the OPB (without being subject to the Yield Maintenance Amount, as defined below).

(b) Borrower shall immediately notify Lender of any Liquidation Event once Borrower has knowledge of such event. Borrower shall be deemed to have knowledge of (i) a sale (other than a foreclosure sale) of an Individual Property on the date on which a contract of sale for such sale is entered into, and a foreclosure sale, on the date notice of such foreclosure sale is given, and (ii) a refinancing of the Property, on the date on which a commitment for such refinancing has been entered into. The provisions of this Section 8 shall not be construed to contravene in any manner the restrictions and other provisions regarding refinancing of the Mortgage Loan or Transfer of the Property set forth in the Loan Agreement, the other Loan Documents and the Mortgage Loan Documents.

9. Prepayment.

(a) Voluntary Prepayments

(i) Except as otherwise expressly provided in Section 8 and this Section 9, Borrower shall not have the right to prepay the Loan in whole or in part prior to the Maturity Date.

(ii) Notwithstanding Section 9(a)(i) to the contrary, prior to the Anticipated Repayment Date, provided no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, Borrower may prepay the Loan in whole or in part on any Business Day (such date of prepayment, the “Prepayment Date”) so long as (i) Borrower provides notice to Lender no less than ten (10) Business Days prior to the Prepayment Date, (ii) if the Prepayment Date does not occur on a Payment Date, Borrower’s actual payment to Lender includes interest for the full Accrual Period during which the prepayment occurs, (iii) Borrower delivers to Lender payment for Lender’s actual fees and costs (including reasonable attorney’s fees) incurred in connection with such prepayment, and (iv) if a partial prepayment, such prepayment shall result in, as of the Anticipated Repayment Date, either (A) the Loan being paid in full, including payment of all amounts due under this Note and each other Loan Document, or (B) the OPB to equal or exceed $500,000.00, it being the intent that if the Loan is not paid in full on or before the Anticipated

 

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Repayment Date, the OPB of the Loan as of the Anticipated Repayment Date is at least in the amount of $500,000.00. Any prepayment made in accordance with the immediately preceding sentence may be made without payment of the Yield Maintenance Amount.

(iii) Notwithstanding Section 9(a)(i) to the contrary, after the Anticipated Repayment Date, provided no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, Borrower may prepay the Loan in whole (but not in part) on any Business Day prior to the Maturity Date so long as (i) Borrower provides notice to Lender of the anticipated prepayment no less than thirty (30) days and no more than sixty (60) days prior to the Prepayment Date, (ii) if the Prepayment Date does not occur on a Payment Date, Borrower’s actual payment to Lender includes interest for the full Accrual Period during which the prepayment occurs, (iii) Borrower delivers to Lender payment for Lender’s actual fees and costs (including reasonable attorney’s fees) incurred in connection with such prepayment, and (iv) Borrower delivers to Lender the Yield Maintenance Amount and payment of all other sums then due under this Note, the Pledge Agreement and the other Loan Documents.

(b) Mandatory Prepayments. To the extent that Lender receives any Net Proceeds in accordance with the Loan Agreement and the Net Proceeds are applied against the Outstanding Principal Balance of the Loan in accordance with the Loan Agreement, Borrower authorizes Lender, at Lender’s option, to apply Net Proceeds as a prepayment of all or a portion of the outstanding principal balance of the Loan together with accrued interest and any other sums due hereunder in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of such Net Proceeds; provided, however, if an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, Lender may apply such Net Proceeds to the Debt (until paid in full) in any order or priority in its discretion. Other than following an Event of Default, no Yield Maintenance Amount shall be due in connection with any prepayment made pursuant to this Section 9(b).

(c) Prepayments. If (i) after the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, payment of all or any part of the Debt is tendered by Borrower or otherwise recovered by Lender under any circumstances (including through application of any Reserve Funds, as defined in the Loan Agreement), or (ii) any partial prepayment of the Debt occurs after the Anticipated Repayment Date, in either such event, such tender or recovery shall be deemed (a) to have been made on the next occurring Payment Date together with the Monthly Debt Service Payment Amount, and (b) to be a voluntary prepayment by Borrower in violation of the prohibition against prepayment set forth herein, and Borrower shall pay, in addition to the Debt, an amount equal to the Yield Maintenance Amount, which can be applied by Lender in such order and priority as Lender shall determine in its discretion. The Yield Maintenance Amount shall be secured by all security and collateral for the Loan and shall, after it becomes due and payable, be treated as if it were added to the Debt for all purposes including accrual of interest, judgment on the Note, foreclosure, and bankruptcy (including pursuant to Section 506 of the United States Bankruptcy Code or any successor provision); without limiting the generality of the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that the Yield Maintenance Amount may be added to Lender’s bid at any foreclosure. If a Yield Maintenance Amount is due hereunder, Lender shall deliver to Borrower a statement setting forth the amount and determination of the Yield Maintenance Amount, and, provided that Lender shall have in good faith applied the formula

 

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described in the definition of “Yield Maintenance Amount”, Borrower shall not have the right to challenge the calculation or the method of calculation set forth in any such statement in the absence of manifest error, which calculation may be made by Lender on any day during the thirty (30) day period preceding the date of such prepayment. Exchange of the Note for a different instrument or modification of the terms of the Note, including classification and treatment of Lender’s claim (other than non-impairment under Section 1124 of the United States Bankruptcy Code or any successor provision) pursuant to a plan of reorganization in bankruptcy shall also be deemed to be a prepayment following an Event of Default hereunder.

(e) “Yield Maintenance Amount” means the present value, as of the Prepayment Date, of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest from the Prepayment Date through the Maturity Date (including any balloon payment) determined by discounting such payments at the Discount Rate (hereinafter defined), less the amount of principal being prepaid. The term “Discount Rate” shall mean the rate that, when compounded monthly, is equivalent to the Treasury Rate (hereinafter defined) when compounded semi-annually. The term “Treasury Rate” shall mean the yield 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 week ending prior to the Prepayment Date, of U.S. Treasury constant maturities with maturity dates (one longer and one shorter) most nearly approximating the Maturity Date. (If Release H.15 is no longer published, Lender shall select a comparable publication to determine the Treasury Rate.)

(f) General.

(i) Borrower acknowledges that: (A) Lender has made the Loan to Borrower in reliance on, and the Loan has been originated for the purpose of selling the Loan in the secondary market to investors who will purchase the Loan or direct or indirect interests therein in reliance on, the actual receipt over time of the stream of payments of principal and interest agreed to by Borrower herein; and (B) Lender or any subsequent investor in the Loan will incur substantial additional costs and expenses in the event of a prepayment of the Loan; and (C) the Yield Maintenance Amount is reasonable and is a bargained for consideration and not a penalty and the terms of the Loan are in various respects more favorable to Borrower than they would have been absent Borrower’s agreement to pay the Yield Maintenance Amount as provided herein. Borrower agrees that Lender shall not, as a condition to receiving the Yield Maintenance Amount, be obligated to actually reinvest the amount prepaid in any treasury obligation or in any other manner whatsoever. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to be a waiver by Lender of any right it may have to require specific performance of any obligation of Borrower hereunder.

(ii) In addition to the Yield Maintenance Amount, Borrower shall pay all hedging and breakage costs of any kind and in any amount incurred by Lender due to any prepayment (including a prepayment following an Event of Default).

10. Maximum Rate Permitted by Law. All agreements in this Note and all other Loan Documents are expressly limited so that in no contingency or event whatsoever, whether by reason of acceleration of maturity of the indebtedness evidenced hereby or otherwise, shall the amount agreed to be paid hereunder for the use, forbearance, or detention of money exceed

 

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the highest lawful rate permitted under applicable usury laws. If, from any circumstance whatsoever, fulfillment of any provision of this Note or any other Loan Document at the time performance of such provision shall be due shall involve exceeding any usury limit prescribed by law that a court of competent jurisdiction may deem applicable hereto, then, ipso facto, the obligations to be fulfilled shall be reduced to allow compliance with such limit, and if, from any circumstance whatsoever, Lender shall ever receive as interest an amount that would exceed the highest lawful rate, the receipt of such excess shall be deemed a mistake and shall be canceled automatically or, if theretofore paid, such excess shall be credited against the principal amount of the indebtedness evidenced hereby to which the same may lawfully be credited, and any portion of such excess not capable of being so credited shall be refunded immediately to Borrower.

11. Events of Default; Acceleration of Amount Due. Lender may in its discretion, without notice to Borrower, declare the entire Debt, including the Outstanding Principal Balance, all accrued interest, all costs, expenses, charges and fees payable under any Loan Document, and prepayment consideration immediately due and payable, and Lender shall have all remedies available to it at law or equity for collection of the amounts due, if any of the following (the “Events of Default”) occurs:

(a) Borrower fails to pay any portion of the Debt when due; or

(b) an “Event of Default” (as defined in the Loan Agreement or in any other Loan Document) occurs under the Loan Agreement or any other Loan Document that has continued beyond any applicable cure period therefor.

12. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence with regard to each provision contained in this Note.

13. Transfer and Assignment. This Note may be freely transferred and assigned by Lender. Borrower’s right to transfer its rights and obligations with respect to the Debt, and to be released from liability under this Note, shall be governed by the Loan Agreement.

14. Authority of Persons Executing Note. Borrower warrants and represents that the persons or officers who are executing this Note and the other Loan Documents on behalf of Borrower have full right, power and authority to do so, and that this Note and the other Loan Documents constitute valid and binding documents, enforceable against Borrower in accordance with their terms, and that no other person, entity, or party is required to sign, approve, or consent to, this Note.

15. Severability. The terms of this Note are severable, and should any provision be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall, at the option of Lender, remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be impaired.

16. Borrower’s Waivers. Borrower and all others liable hereon hereby waive presentation for payment, demand, notice of dishonor, protest, and notice of protest, notice of intent to accelerate, and notice of acceleration, stay of execution and all other suretyship defenses to payment generally. No release of any security held for the payment of this Note, or extension of any time periods for any payments due hereunder, or release of collateral that may be granted

 

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by Lender from time to time, and no alteration, amendment or waiver of any provision of this Note or of any of the other Loan Documents, shall modify, waive, extend, change, discharge, terminate or affect the liability of Borrower and any others that may at any time be liable for the payment of this Note or the performance of any covenants contained in any of the Loan Documents.

17. Governing Law. This Note shall be governed and construed generally according to the laws of the State of New York, without regard to the conflicts of law provisions thereof (“Governing State”).

18. JURISDICTION AND VENUE. BORROWER HEREBY CONSENTS TO PERSONAL JURISDICTION IN THE GOVERNING STATE. VENUE OF ANY ACTION BROUGHT TO ENFORCE THIS NOTE OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT OR ANY ACTION RELATING TO THE LOAN OR THE DEBT OR THE RELATIONSHIPS CREATED BY OR UNDER THE LOAN DOCUMENTS (“ACTION”) SHALL, AT THE ELECTION OF LENDER, BE IN (AND IF ANY ACTION IS ORIGINALLY BROUGHT IN ANOTHER VENUE, THE ACTION SHALL AT THE ELECTION OF LENDER BE TRANSFERRED TO) A STATE OR FEDERAL COURT OF APPROPRIATE JURISDICTION LOCATED IN THE GOVERNING STATE. BORROWER HEREBY CONSENTS AND SUBMITS TO THE PERSONAL JURISDICTION OF THE STATE COURTS OF THE GOVERNING STATE AND OF FEDERAL COURTS LOCATED IN THE GOVERNING STATE IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTION AND HEREBY WAIVES ANY AND ALL PERSONAL RIGHTS UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY OTHER STATE TO OBJECT TO JURISDICTION WITHIN SUCH STATE FOR PURPOSES OF ANY ACTION. Borrower hereby waives and agrees not to assert, as a defense to any Action or a motion to transfer venue of any Action, (i) any claim that it is not subject to such jurisdiction, (ii) any claim that any Action may not be brought against it or is not maintainable in those courts or that this Note or any of the other Loan Documents may not be enforced in or by those courts, or that it is exempt or immune from execution, (iii) that the Action is brought in an inconvenient forum, or (iv) that the venue for the Action is in any way improper.

19. Notices. All notices, consents, approvals and requests required or permitted hereunder or under any other Loan Document shall be given in writing and shall be effective for all purposes if hand delivered or sent by (a) certified or registered United States mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested or (b) expedited prepaid delivery service, either commercial or United States Postal Service, with proof of attempted delivery, or (c) by telecopier (with answer back acknowledged), and with a second copy to be sent to the intended recipient by an other means permitted under this Section, addressed as follows (or at such other address and Person as shall be designated from time to time by any party hereto, as the case may be, in a written notice to the other parties hereto in the manner provided for in this Section):

 

If to Lender:    KeyBank National Association
   11501 Outlook, Suite 300
   Overland Park, Kansas 66211
   Facsimile No.: 877-379-1625
   Attention: Loan Servicing

 

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with a copy to:    Daniel Flanigan, Esq.
   Polsinelli Shughart PC
   700 W. 47th Street, Suite 1000
   Kansas City, Missouri 64112
   Facsimile No.: (816) 753-1536
If to Borrower:    c/o Thompson National Properties, LLC
   1900 Main Street, Suite 700
   Irvine, California 92614
   Attention: Ido Dotan
   Facsimile No.: (949) 271-4915
With a copy to:    Kaplan Voekler Cunningham & Frank PLC
   7 East 2nd Street
   Richmond, Virginia 23218-2470
   Attention: Thomas Voekler
   Facsimile No.: (804) 525-1794

A notice shall be deemed to have been given: in the case of hand delivery, at the time of delivery; in the case of registered or certified mail, when delivered or the first attempted delivery on a Business Day; or in the case of expedited prepaid delivery, upon the first attempted delivery on a Business Day; or in the case of telecopy, upon sender’s receipt of a machine-generated confirmation of successful transmission after advice by telephone to recipient that a telecopy notice is forthcoming.

20. Avoidance of Debt Payments. To the extent that any payment to Lender and/or any payment or proceeds of any collateral received by Lender in reduction of the Debt is subsequently invalidated, declared to be fraudulent or preferential, set aside and/or required to be repaid to a trustee, to Borrower (or Borrower’s successor) as a debtor in possession, or to a receiver, creditor, or any other party under any bankruptcy law, state or federal law, common law or equitable cause, then the portion of the Debt intended to have been satisfied by such payment or proceeds shall remain due and payable hereunder, be evidenced by this Note, and shall continue in full force and effect as if such payment or proceeds had never been received by Lender whether or not this Note has been marked “paid” or otherwise cancelled or satisfied and/or has been delivered to Borrower, and in such event Borrower shall be immediately obligated to return the original Note to Lender and any marking of “paid” or other similar marking shall be of no force and effect.

21. Intentionally Omitted.

22. Miscellaneous. Neither this Note nor any of the terms hereof, including the provisions of this Section, may be terminated, amended, supplemented, waived or modified orally, but only by an instrument in writing executed by the party against which enforcement of the termination, amendment, supplement, waiver or modification is sought, and the parties hereby: (a) expressly agree that it shall not be reasonable for any of them to rely on any alleged, non-written amendment to this Note; (b) irrevocably waive any and all right to enforce any alleged, non-written amendment to this Note; and (c) expressly agree that it shall be beyond the

 

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scope of authority (apparent or otherwise) for any of their respective agents to agree to any non-written modification of this Note. This Note may be executed in several counterparts, each of which counterpart shall be deemed an original instrument and all of which together shall constitute a single Note. The failure of any party hereto to execute this Note, or any counterpart hereof, shall not relieve the other signatories from their obligations hereunder. If Borrower consists of more than one person or entity, then the obligations and liabilities of each person or entity shall be joint and several and in such case, the term “Borrower” shall mean individually and collectively, jointly and severally, each Borrower. As used in this Note, (i) the terms “include,” “including” and similar terms shall be construed as if followed by the phrase “without being limited to,” (ii) any pronoun used herein shall be deemed to cover all genders, and words importing the singular number shall mean and include the plural number, and vice versa, (iii) all captions to the Sections hereof are used for convenience and reference only and in no way define, limit or describe the scope or intent of, or in any way affect, this Note, (iv) no inference in favor of, or against, Lender or Borrower shall be drawn from the fact that such party has drafted any portion hereof or any other Loan Document, (v) the words “Lender” and “Borrower” shall include their respective successors (including, in the case of Borrower, any subsequent owner or owners of the Collateral or any part thereof or any interest therein and Borrower in its capacity as debtor-in-possession after the commencement of any bankruptcy proceeding), assigns, heirs, personal representatives, executors and administrators, (vi) the term “or” has, except where otherwise indicated, the inclusive meaning represented by the phrase “and/or,” (vii) the words “hereof,” “herein,” “hereby,” “hereunder,” and similar terms in this Note refer to this Note as a whole and not to any particular provision or section of this Note, (viii) an Event of Default shall “continue” or be “continuing” until such Event of Default has been waived in writing by Lender, (ix) in the computation of periods of time from a specified date to a later date, the word “from and including” and the words “to” and “until” each means “to but excluding”. Wherever Lender’s judgment, consent, approval or discretion is required under this Note or Lender shall have an option, election, or right of determination or any other power to decide any other matter relating to the terms of this Note, including any right to determine that something is satisfactory or not (“Decision Power”), such Decision Power shall be exercised in the sole and absolute discretion of Lender except as may be otherwise expressly and specifically provided herein. Such Decision Power and each other power granted to Lender upon this Note or any other Loan Document may be exercised by Lender or by any authorized agent of Lender (including any servicer and/or attorney-in-fact), and Borrower hereby expressly agrees to recognize the exercise of such Decision Power by such authorized agent. In the event of a conflict between or among the terms, covenants, conditions or provisions of the Loan Documents, the term(s), covenant(s), condition(s) and/or provision(s) that Lender may elect to enforce from time to time so as to enlarge the interest of Lender in its security, afford Lender the maximum financial benefits or security for the Debt, and/or provide Lender the maximum assurance of payment of the Debt in full shall control. BORROWER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT IT HAS BEEN PROVIDED WITH SUFFICIENT AND NECESSARY TIME AND OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW THE TERMS OF THIS NOTE, THE LOAN AGREEMENT, THE PLEDGE AGREEMENT, AND EACH OF THE LOAN DOCUMENTS, WITH ANY AND ALL COUNSEL IT DEEMS APPROPRIATE, AND THAT NO INFERENCE IN FAVOR OF, OR AGAINST, LENDER OR BORROWER SHALL BE DRAWN FROM THE FACT THAT EITHER SUCH PARTY HAS DRAFTED ANY PORTION HEREOF, OR ANY OF THE LOAN DOCUMENTS.

 

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23. Waiver of Counterclaim and Jury Trial. BORROWER HEREBY KNOWINGLY WAIVES THE RIGHT TO ASSERT ANY COUNTERCLAIM, OTHER THAN A COMPULSORY COUNTERCLAIM, IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING BROUGHT AGAINST BORROWER BY LENDER OR ITS AGENTS. ADDITIONALLY, TO THE EXTENT NOW OR HEREAFTER PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BORROWER AND LENDER HEREBY KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY AND INTENTIONALLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT THEY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION BASED ON THE LOAN OR ARISING OUT OF, UNDER, OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE LOAN, THIS NOTE OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT, OR ANY COURSE OF CONDUCT, COURSE OF DEALING, STATEMENT (WHETHER VERBAL OR WRITTEN), OR ACTION OF BORROWER OR LENDER. THIS PROVISION IS A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT FOR LENDER’S MAKING OF THE LOAN.

24. Local Law Provisions. In the event of any inconsistencies between the terms and conditions of this Section and any other terms and conditions of this Note (other than the terms and conditions of Section 25), the terms and conditions of this Section shall be binding.

NONE.

25. Additional Provisions. In the event of any inconsistencies between the terms and conditions of this Section and any other terms and conditions of this Note, the terms and conditions of this Section shall be binding.

NONE

 

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Intending to be fully bound, Borrower has executed this Note effective as of the day and year first above written.

 

Borrower:     TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II HOLDINGS, LLC,
    a Delaware limited liability company
    By:   TNP Strategic Retail Operating Partnership, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, its sole member
      By:   TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation, its general partner
        By:  

/s/ Anthony W. Thompson

        Name:   Anthony W. Thompson
        Title:   CEO

 

SIGNATURE PAGE TO PROMISSORY NOTE (MEZZANINE)

EX-10.18 19 d368735dex1018.htm PLEDGE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT Pledge and Security Agreement

EXHIBIT 10.18

PLEDGE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT

This PLEDGE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) dated as of June 13, 2012 is from TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II HOLDINGS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, having its principal place of business at 1900 Main Street, Suite 700, Irvine, California 92614 (“Borrower”) to KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association, having an address at 11501 Outlook, Suite 300, Overland Park, Kansas 66211 (together with its successors and assigns, “Lender”).

RECITALS:

A. Pursuant to that Mezzanine Loan Agreement of even date herewith between Lender and Borrower (“Loan Agreement”), Lender agreed to make a Loan to Borrower in the amount of $2,000,000.00 (the “Loan”). The Loan is evidenced by a Promissory Note (the “Note”) of even date herewith in the principal amount of the Loan from Borrower to Lender. The Loan Agreement, Note, this Agreement and all other documents and instruments existing now or after the date hereof that evidence, secure or otherwise relate to the Loan, any security agreements, financing statements, other guaranties, indemnity agreements (including environmental indemnity agreements), letters of credit, or escrow/holdback or similar agreements or arrangements, together with all amendments, modifications, substitutions or replacements thereof, are sometimes herein collectively referred to as the “Loan Documents” or individually as a “Loan Document.” Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Loan Agreement.

B. TNP SRT Portfolio II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Mortgage Borrower”) owns the Property, and is the borrower under the Mortgage Loan made by Mortgage Lender and secured by, among other things, the Security Instrument encumbering the Property.

C. Mortgage Borrower is a Delaware single member limited liability company. Borrower is the sole member of Mortgage Borrower and owns 100% of the Equity Interests therein [and is the sole manager of the Mortgage Borrower]. [There are no officers or directors of the Mortgage Borrower.]

D. Mortgage Borrower is referred to herein as the “Pledged Entity”.

E. To secure Borrower’s obligations under the Loan Documents and to ensure the timely payment of the Loan and the performance of Borrower’s other obligations under and in accordance with the Loan Documents, Borrower is required, among other things, to pledge, and by this Agreement does pledge, among other things, all of its right, title and interest in, to and under: 100% of the member interests in Mortgage Borrower (the “Pledged Equity”). For purposes herein, “Equity Interests” means (a) partnership interests (whether general or limited) in an entity that is a partnership; (b) membership interests in an entity that is a limited liability company; or (c) the shares or stock interests in an entity that is a corporation.


NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and in order to induce Lender to make the Loan , and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

ARTICLE 1

GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST

Section 1.01 Collateral. As security for the full and punctual payment and performance of the obligations under the Loan Documents, Borrower hereby grants, pledges, hypothecates, transfers and assigns to Lender a first priority and continuing lien on and first priority security interest in all of Borrower’s right, title, ownership, equity or other interests in and to the following, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, now existing or hereafter arising and wherever located (collectively, the “Collateral”): (a) Borrower’s right, title and interest in and to the Pledged Equity, together with all Equity Interests related to the Pledged Equity which may be issued or granted by any Pledged Entity to Borrower while this Agreement is in effect; (b) all of Borrower’s rights, privileges, general intangibles, accounts, documents, books and records pertaining to the Pledged Equity, payments intangibles; (c) all of Borrower’s voting rights, authority, management, control and power under the Governing Documents of the Pledged Entity and all of Borrower’s rights in connection with or related to the Pledged Equity; (d) the capital of Borrower and any and all profits, losses, Distributions (defined in Section 4.03 herein), and allocations attributable to the Pledged Equity as well as the proceeds of any distribution thereof, whether arising under the terms of any Governing Documents (defined below) of the Pledged Entity or otherwise; (e) all other payments, if any, due or to become due, to Borrower and all other present or future claims by Borrower against any Pledged Entity, or in respect of the Pledged Equity, under or arising out of: (i) any Governing Document of any Pledged Entity, (ii) monies loaned or advanced, for services rendered or otherwise, and (iii) any other contractual obligations, commercial tort claims, supporting obligations, damages, insurance proceeds, condemnation awards or other amounts due to Borrower from the Pledged Entity or with respect to the Pledged Equity; (f) Borrower’s claims, rights, powers, privileges, authority, options, security interests, liens and remedies, if any, under or arising out of the ownership of the Pledged Equity; (g) to the extent permitted by applicable law, Borrower’s rights, if any, in any Pledged Entity pursuant to any Governing Document of any Pledged Entity, or at law, to exercise and enforce every right, power, remedy, authority, option and privilege of Borrower relating to any Pledged Equity, including without limitation, the right to: (i) execute any instruments and to take any and all other action on behalf of and in the name of Borrower in respect of any Pledged Equity, (ii) exercise any and all voting, consent and management rights of Borrower in or with respect to any Pledged Entity, (iii) exercise any election (including, but not limited to, election of remedies) or option or to give or receive any notice, consent, amendment, waiver or approval with respect to any Pledged Entity, (iv) enforce or execute any checks, or other instruments or orders of any Pledged Entity, and (v) file any claims and take any action in connection with any of the foregoing, together with full power and authority to demand, receive, enforce or collect any of the foregoing or any property of any Pledged Entity; (h) all instruments of transfer in respect of such interests, executed in blank, all cash, securities, certificates and instruments representing or evidencing securities, dividends, proceeds and other property, including Investment Property (as such term is defined in Section 9-102 of the UCC, as hereinafter defined) issued by or relating to any Pledged Entity, or otherwise relating to the Pledged Equity, (i) all Equity Interests or other property now or hereafter acquired by Borrower as a result of any mergers, acquisitions, exchange offers, recapitalizations of any type, contributions to capital, or

 

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the exercise of options or other rights relating to the Pledged Equity, and (j) to the extent not otherwise included: (i) all assets and personal property of Borrower in any way arising from, relating to, or pertaining to Borrower’s right, title and interest in and to the Pledged Entity or any Pledged Equity; and (ii) all proceeds of any or all of the foregoing (including, without limitation, insurance proceeds and distributions on the Pledged Equity), as applicable. For purposes herein, “UCC” means the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in the States of Delaware and New York, as amended, modified, revised or restated from time to time; provided, that if, by reason of mandatory provisions of law, the validity or perfection of Lender’s security interest in the Collateral or any part thereof is governed by the Uniform Commercial Code or other similar law as in effect in a jurisdiction other than Delaware or New York, the “UCC” means the Uniform Commercial Code or such similar law as in effect in such other jurisdiction for purposes of the provisions hereof relating to such validity or perfection. For purposes herein, “Governing Documents” means for an entity, the organizational documents of such entity, including: (A) the operating agreement and articles of organization for a limited liability company; (B) the partnership agreement and articles of limited partnership for a limited partnership; (C) the bylaws and articles of incorporation for a corporation; and (D) the trust agreement for a trust.

Section 1.02 Perfection of Security Interest. On or before the Closing Date, Borrower shall (a) deliver to Lender for filing one or more financing statements in connection with the Collateral in the form required to properly perfect Lender’s security interest in the Collateral in all jurisdictions deemed appropriate by Lender, to the full extent that such security interest in the Collateral may be perfected by such a filing, (b) with respect to any Equity Interest in a Pledged Entity that is represented by a partnership certificate, member certificate or stock certificate, or any other instrument, note, chattel paper or certificate qualifying as Investment Property (“Certificated Securities”), deliver to Lender such Certificated Securities in each Pledged Entity, duly endorsed or subscribed in blank, or accompanied by appropriate stock powers or other instruments of transfer, pledge or assignment, or enter into such other arrangement, as necessary to give control of any Investment Property to Lender within the meaning of Section 8-106 of the UCC; (c) promptly take all other actions required to perfect the security interest of Lender in the Collateral under applicable law; and (d) cause to be delivered to Lender a Control Acknowledgment (as defined in Section 3.10 below), substantially similar to Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

Section 1.03 Post-Closing Collateral. After the Closing Date, Borrower shall concurrently take the actions contemplated by clauses (a) through (e) of Section 1.02 above with respect to any and all additional collateral acquired by Borrower (including, without limitation, any newly issued Equity Interests of a Pledged Entity, any conversion of a pre-existing Equity Interest, and any Non-Cash Distributions (defined herein), as applicable).

Section 1.04 Borrower Remains Liable. Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding: (a) Borrower shall remain liable under the Governing Documents to the extent set forth therein and shall perform all of its duties and obligations thereunder to the same extent as if this Agreement had not been executed; (b) the exercise by Lender of any of the rights hereunder shall not release Borrower from any of its duties or obligations under any of the Governing Documents; and (c) Lender shall not have any obligation or liability under any of the Governing Documents by reason of this Agreement, nor shall Lender be obligated to perform any of the obligations or duties of Borrower thereunder or to take any action to collect or enforce any claim for payment assigned hereunder; provided that, upon foreclosure thereof, Lender and any other transferee of the Collateral shall take the same subject to the Governing Documents.

 

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ARTICLE 2

POWERS OF BORROWER PRIOR TO AN EVENT OF DEFAULT

Section 2.01 Pre-Default Powers. Unless an Event of Default has occurred, and subject to the terms of the Loan Documents, Borrower shall be entitled to (a) receive the profits, losses, income, surplus, return on capital and any other Distributions allocable to the Collateral, and (b) exercise (but only in a manner that will not (i) violate or be inconsistent with the terms hereof or of any other Loan Document, or (ii) have the effect of impairing the position or interests of Lender) the voting, consent, administration, management and all other powers, rights and remedies of Borrower with respect to the Collateral under the Governing Documents of any Pledged Entity (including all other rights and powers thereunder which are pledged hereunder). If Borrower shall become entitled to receive or shall receive from any Pledged Entity (A) any non-cash Distribution as an addition to, on account of, in substitution of, or in exchange for the Collateral or any part thereof, or (B) during the continuance of any Event of Default, any cash Distributions, in either case, the same shall immediately be remitted to Lender (in the exact form received, with Borrower’s endorsement or assignment or other instrument as Lender may deem appropriate) to be held as additional Collateral for the Debt or for application thereto, as applicable, and until so remitted, shall be received and held by Borrower in trust and as agent for Lender.

Section 2.02 Termination of Powers.

(a) Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, all such powers, rights and remedies of Borrower, which are conditionally permitted pursuant to Section 2.01, shall cease and the provisions of Article 7 shall apply, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing:

 

  (i) all rights of the Borrower to receive the Distributions and other payments which it would otherwise be authorized to receive and retain shall cease, and all such rights shall thereupon become vested in the Lender which shall thereupon have the sole right to receive and hold as Collateral such Distributions and other payments;

 

  (ii) all Distributions and other payments which are received by Borrower contrary to the provisions of this Section 2.02 shall be received in trust for the benefit of the Lender, shall be segregated from other funds of the Borrower and shall be forthwith paid over to the Lender as Collateral in the same form as so received (with any necessary endorsement);

 

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Lender shall, after providing written notice to Borrower and Pledged Entity, (A) have the exclusive right to vote or give consents with respect to the Pledged Equity, and (B) have all rights that Borrower had under the Governing Documents of Pledged Entity to operate and manage Pledged Entity, including all rights relating to voting, consent, administration, management and all other powers, rights and remedies of Borrower under

 

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  the Governing Documents, whether in Borrower’s name or otherwise, including the right to appoint officers, directors, managers and other similar positions and the right to exercise Borrower’s rights, if any, of conversion, exchange, or subscription, or any other rights, privileges or options pertaining to any of the Pledged Equity, including the right to exchange, at Lender’s discretion, any and all of the Pledged Equity upon the merger, consolidation, reorganization, recapitalization or other readjustment of such Pledged Entity, all without liability, except to account for property actually received by Lender.

(b) All amounts advanced by, or on behalf of, Lender in exercising its rights under this Section 2.02 (including, but not limited to, reasonable legal expenses and disbursements incurred in connection therewith), together with interest thereon from the date of each such advance at the default rate per annum for the Loan as set forth in the Note, shall be deemed made pursuant to contract, shall be payable by Borrower to Lender on demand and shall be deemed part of the Debt and secured by the Collateral.

ARTICLE 3

REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS OF BORROWER

Borrower hereby covenants with Lender, and represents and warrants to Lender, as of the Closing Date as follows:

Section 3.01 Formation; Good Standing. Pledged Entity and Borrower are duly organized, validly existing and in good standing in their respective jurisdictions of organization.

Section 3.02 Authorization; Binding Effect. Borrower has the power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder, and all such action has been duly and validly authorized by all necessary action on its part. This Agreement has been duly and validly executed and delivered by Borrower and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of Borrower, enforceable against Borrower in accordance with its terms, except as the enforceability hereof may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar laws of general application affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights.

Section 3.03 No Consents. Except as required for perfection of the security interest in the Collateral as described herein, no permits, licenses, franchises, approvals, authorizations, qualifications or consents of, or registrations or filings with, governmental authorities, Lender or any other Person or entity are required in connection with the execution or delivery by Borrower of, or the performance by Borrower of its obligations under, this Agreement, except such as have been obtained or made and are in full force and effect.

Section 3.04 No Conflict. The execution and delivery of, and the performance by Borrower of its obligations under this Agreement do not and will not result in a breach or constitute a violation of, conflict with, or constitute a default under, the Mortgage Loan Documents, any of the organizational documents of Borrower or the Governing Documents, or any law, regulation, order or judgment applicable to Borrower or any agreement or instrument to which Borrower or Pledged Entity is a party or by which Borrower or Pledged Entity or any of

 

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their respective property is bound. The exercise by Lender of its rights and remedies hereunder does not violate any provision of the organizational documents of Borrower or the Governing Documents, or any agreement or instrument to which Borrower or Pledged Entity is a party or by which Borrower or Pledged Entity or any of their respective property is bound, and upon Lender’s exercise of its remedies, under such documents, Lender is entitled to (i) automatically become a member of the Pledged Entity and exercise all rights and powers of a member] under the Governing Documents, to the same effect as Borrower was entitled prior to Lender’s exercise of its remedies, (ii) receive all Distributions to the same effect as Borrower was entitled prior to Lender’s exercise of its remedies, and (iii) to control and manage the Pledged Entity, to the same effect as Borrower was entitled prior to Lender’s exercise of its remedies.

Section 3.05 No Material Litigation. There are no actions, suits, proceedings or claims pending or, to the knowledge of Borrower, threatened against or affecting Borrower or Pledged Entity or any of their respective property which, individually or in the aggregate, such actions, suits or proceedings, if determined against Borrower or Pledged Entity, might materially adversely affect the condition (financial or otherwise) or business of Borrower or Pledged Entity.

Section 3.06 Percentage Ownership. Borrower owns one hundred percent (100%) of the limited liability company interests in the Pledged Entity. Borrower does not have any outstanding options or rights or other agreements to acquire or sell or otherwise transfer all or any portion of any Pledged Equity.

Section 3.07 Title to Collateral. Borrower validly acquired and is the legal and beneficial owner of the Collateral in which it has granted a security interest herein, free and clear of all Liens except such as are created pursuant to this Agreement. Borrower has the legal right to pledge and grant a security interest in the Collateral as herein provided without the consent of any other Person, other than any such consent that has been obtained. Borrower will have like title in, and the right to pledge, any other property at any time hereafter acquired by Borrower and pledged to Lender as Collateral hereunder.

Section 3.08 Defense of Title. Borrower shall defend Lender’s right, title and interest in and to the Collateral against the claims and demands of all other Persons.

Section 3.09 No Transfer. Except for the Transfer effected by this Agreement, Borrower shall not Transfer the Collateral, or any portion thereof, or suffer or permit any Transfer thereof to occur, other than a Permitted Transfer, if any, made under and in accordance with the terms of the Loan Agreement. Any Transfer made in violation of the foregoing provisions shall be an immediate Event of Default hereunder without notice or opportunity to cure and shall be void and of no force and effect, and upon demand of Lender, shall forthwith be cancelled or satisfied by an appropriate instrument in writing.

Section 3.10 Perfected Security Interest. Giving effect to this Agreement, Lender has, with respect to all Collateral owned by Borrower on the Closing Date, and will have with respect to any other property at any time hereafter acquired by Borrower and pledged to Lender as Collateral hereunder, a valid, perfected and continuing first lien upon and security interest in the Collateral. All instruments of transfer are duly executed and provide the Lender the authority

 

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they purport to confer. The grant and perfection of the security interests in the Equity Interests and other Collateral for the benefit of Lender, in accordance with the terms hereof are not made in violation of the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”), any applicable provisions of other federal securities laws, state securities or “blue sky” laws, foreign securities law, or applicable general corporation law or any other applicable law. Borrower agrees that simultaneously herewith, it shall (i) execute and deliver to Pledged Entity a Control Acknowledgment and Agreement (“Control Acknowledgment”) substantially in the form of Exhibit A hereto, and (ii) cause Pledged Entity to acknowledge in writing its receipt and acceptance thereof.

Section 3.11 No Financing Statements. Except for financing statements filed or to be filed in favor of Lender as secured party, or such other financing statements expressly permitted with Lender’s prior written consent, which may be withheld in Lender’s discretion, there are not now, and will not in the future be, any financing statements under the UCC covering any or all of the Collateral, and no such financing statements are, or will be, filed in any public office.

Section 3.12 Certificated Securities. Borrower represents and warrants that all of the Equity Interests are issued in the form of Certificated Securities and constitute a “security” within Article 8 of the UCC. Borrower further covenants and agrees that it shall not permit any Pledged Entity to convert existing Equity Interests, or issue new Equity Interests, other than as Certificated Securities. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Borrower shall promptly notify Lender if any Equity Interest with respect to a Pledged Entity (whether now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower) is not evidenced by a Certificated Security, and shall promptly thereafter take all actions required to perfect the security interest of Lender in such Equity Interest under applicable law as required herein. Borrower further agrees to take such additional actions as Lender deems necessary or desirable to effect the foregoing and to permit Lender to exercise any of its rights and remedies hereunder, and agrees to provide an opinion of counsel satisfactory to Lender with respect to any such pledge of Equity Interests which are not Certificated Securities promptly upon request of Lender.

Section 3.13 Fully Paid and Non-Assessable. All of the Pledged Equity has been duly authorized and validly issued and is fully paid and non-assessable, and is subject to no options to purchase or similar rights of any Person. Borrower is not, and shall not become, a party to or otherwise be or become bound by any agreement, other than this Agreement, which restricts in any manner the rights of any present or future holder of any of the Pledged Equity with respect thereto.

Section 3.14 Amendments. Borrower shall not allow any Pledged Entity to (a) amend any provision of its Governing Documents, (b) dissolve, liquidate, wind-up, merge or consolidate with any other entity, or (c) Transfer any of its respective assets and properties to any Person except with respect to the Permitted Transfers as permitted by the Loan Agreement.

Section 3.15 Protection of Collateral. Borrower shall not create, permit or suffer to exist, and shall defend the Collateral against and take such other action as is necessary to remove, any Lien on the Collateral other than as permitted by the Loan Documents, and if Borrower fails to do so, Lender may, but shall be under no obligation to, without waiving or releasing any obligation or liability of Borrower hereunder or any Event of Default, at any time thereafter to make such payment or any part thereof, obtain such discharge or otherwise defend Borrower’s title to the Collateral.

 

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Section 3.16 Change in Location of Principal Place of Business. Borrower shall not relocate its chief executive office and/or principal place of business to a new location without first notifying Lender by giving at least ten (10) days’ prior written notice.

Section 3.17 Further Assurances; Preservation and Perfection of Security Interest. At its own expense, Borrower shall do, and shall cause Pledged Entity to do, all such acts, and shall execute and deliver to Lender all such financing statements, certificates, instruments and other documents and shall do and perform or cause to be done all matters and such other things necessary or expedient to be done as Lender may reasonably request from time to time in order to give full effect to this Agreement, and for the purpose of effectively perfecting, maintaining and preserving Lender’s security interest and the benefits intended to be granted to Lender hereunder. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Borrower hereby authorizes Lender to file, in the name of Borrower or otherwise, UCC financing statements, including continuation statements, which Lender in its reasonable discretion may deem necessary or appropriate for the purpose specified above.

Section 3.18 Preservation of Related Collateral. Borrower shall not allow any default for which it is responsible to occur under and in respect of the Collateral, and shall fully perform or cause to be performed when due all of its obligations under and in respect of the Collateral.

Section 3.19 Papers; Records and Files.

(a) Borrower shall acquire and shall assemble, maintain and have available a complete file relating to the Equity Interests, including all statements and other information delivered to Borrower pursuant to the Governing Documents or otherwise. Borrower shall maintain all such papers, records and files not in the possession of Lender in good and complete condition and shall preserve them against loss.

(b) Upon reasonable advance notice from Lender and during regular business hours, Borrower shall make any or all such papers, records or files available to Lender in order that Lender may examine any such papers, records and files, either by its employees or by its agents or contractors, or both, and make copies of all or any portion thereof.

Section 3.20 Additional Liens; Amendments to Governing Documents. Borrower shall not:

(a) sell, assign, pledge, grant any Lien on, other than liens and encumbrances expressly permitted under the Loan Documents, Transfer, dispose of or otherwise encumber the Collateral or any part thereof, including entering into any lock-up or any other arrangement with respect to the Collateral;

(b) permit Pledged Entity to issue any replacement membership interest certificate without the prior written consent of Lender;

 

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(c) vote to enable, or take any other action to permit, Pledged Entity to issue, or fail to take any available action to prevent Pledged Entity from issuing any limited liability company membership interests in Pledged Entity or issuing any other securities convertible into or granting the right to purchase or exchange for any limited liability company memberships interests in Pledged Entity;

(d) cause or permit Pledged Entity to terminate Pledged Entity’s “opt in” election under Article 8 of the UCC; or

(e) cause or permit an amendment, modification or other change to the Governing Documents, without the prior written consent of Lender.

Section 3.21 Notices. Borrower shall, and insofar as it is able, cause Pledged Entity to, as appropriate, promptly give Lender written notice of:

(a) the occurrence of any Event of Default;

(b) any default or event of default under any contractual obligation of Pledged Entity that could be reasonably expected to materially adversely affect the condition (financial or otherwise) or business of Borrower, a Pledged Entity, or the condition or ownership of the Property or the Collateral (a “Material Adverse Effect”), or any litigation, investigation or proceeding which may exist at any time between Pledged Entity and any Governmental Authority or any other Person, which, if not cured or if adversely determined, as the case may be, could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect; and

(c) a change in the business, operations, property or financial or other condition or prospects of Borrower or Pledged Entity which could result in a Material Adverse Effect.

Each notice pursuant to this Section 3.21 shall be accompanied by a statement setting forth details of the occurrence referred to therein and stating what action the applicable person proposes to take, if any, with respect thereto.

Section 3.22 Additional Consents. Borrower shall, and insofar as it is able, cause Pledged Entity to, (a) consent to (i) the pledge by Borrower to Lender of the Equity Interests, (ii) the transfer of the Equity Interests and the right of Lender to exercise all voting and management rights appurtenant or relating to that Equity Interest in each case, by or in lieu of, foreclosure of the pledge (it being agreed that Lender may, in its discretion, foreclose solely on the voting or management rights) and (iii) upon the aforesaid transfer of the Equity Interests, the change in control of Pledged Entity and (b) acknowledge and agree that the foreclosure of the Equity Interests by Lender or other transfer of the Equity Interests in lieu of foreclosure, shall not constitute an unpermitted transfer under any of the Governing Documents.

Section 3.23 Proxy Agreement. Borrower agrees to execute, and agrees to cause Pledged Entity to execute an Irrevocable Proxy Agreement (“Proxy Agreement”) substantially in the form of Exhibit B attached hereto.

 

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ARTICLE 4

DISTRIBUTIONS

Section 4.01 Non-Cash Distributions. Lender shall be entitled to receive directly, and to retain as further Collateral, the following noncash distributions with respect to the Equity Interests of any Pledged Entity (“Non-Cash Distributions”):

(a) all Equity Interests, or other securities or property (other than cash) paid or distributed by way of dividend or distribution in respect of the Collateral;

(b) all other or additional Equity Interests or other securities or property (other than cash) paid or distributed in respect of the Collateral by way of split, spin-off, split-up, recapitalization, reclassification, combination of Equity Interests, or similar rearrangement; and

(c) all other or additional Equity Interests or other securities or property which may be paid in respect of the Collateral by reason of any consolidation, merger, exchange, exchange offers, conveyance of assets, exercise of options, contribution of capital, liquidation or similar reorganization.

Section 4.02 Non-Cash Distribution Held in Trust. If Borrower shall become entitled to receive or shall receive from any Pledged Entity, any Non-Cash Distribution as an addition to, on account of, in substitution of, or in exchange for the Collateral or any part thereof, Borrower shall hold the same as the agent and in trust for Lender, and shall immediately deliver it to Lender in the exact form received, with Borrower’s endorsement or assignment or other instrument as Lender may deem appropriate, to be held by Lender, subject to the terms hereof, as further Collateral.

Section 4.03 Cash Distributions Held in Trust. Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, any cash distributions, dividends, interests and other cash payments payable to Borrower with respect to the Collateral then held or thereafter received by Borrower (“Cash Distributions”, and collectively with Non-Cash Distributions “Distributions”), shall immediately be remitted to Lender for application to the Debt, and until so remitted shall be received and held by Borrower in trust for Lender.

ARTICLE 5

APPLICATION OF COLLATERAL

All proceeds from the sale of all or any portion of the Collateral, and all Distributions now or at any time hereafter received or retained by Lender pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement (including, without limitation, the provisions of Article 7) shall be applied by Lender to the satisfaction of the Debt in such order and priority as determined by Lender in its discretion.

 

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ARTICLE 6

EVENTS OF DEFAULT

An event of default (“Event of Default”) shall occur under this Agreement if: (a) Borrower fails to fully and timely perform any obligation under this Agreement when due (and without reference to any notice or cure permitted under the Loan Agreement or any other Loan Document), or (b) an “Event of Default” as that term is defined under the Loan Agreement or any other Loan Document has occurred and remains uncured.

ARTICLE 7

REMEDIES

If an Event of Default shall occur, in addition to the remedies contained in the Loan Agreement and other Loan Documents:

Section 7.01 Transfer Rights. Lender shall have the right, at any time and from time to time, to effect the Transfer of any or all of the Collateral, subject only to the provisions of the UCC and any other applicable statute which, in accordance with such statute, cannot be waived, in any one or more of the following ways:

(a) Register the Collateral in the name of, or transfer to, Lender, a nominee or nominees, or designee or designees, of Lender;

(b) Sell, resell, assign and deliver, in Lender’s discretion, any or all of the Collateral or any other security for Borrower’s obligations under the Loan Documents (whether in whole or in part and at the same or different times) and all right, title and interest, claim and demand therein and right of redemption thereof, at public or private sale, for cash or upon credit bid (by Lender only); and

(c) Proceed by a suit or suits at law or in equity to foreclose all or any part of the security interests in the Collateral and sell the Collateral, or any portion thereof, under a judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, retaining during the duration of such judicial enforcement all other rights, including all rights under applicable law and all rights made under this Agreement, with respect to the Collateral.

Section 7.02 Voting Rights. Lender may exercise, either by itself or by its nominee or designee, including in the name of Borrower, at Lender’s discretion, the rights, powers and remedies granted to Lender hereunder and under the other Loan Documents in respect of the Collateral at any time prior to effecting the Transfer of such Collateral to Lender or its nominee or designee, or any third party purchasers, as contemplated in Subsections 7.01(a) and (b) above, and whether or not any judicial action as contemplated in Subsection 7.01(c) above has been commenced or is continuing prior to a final non-appealable judgment. Such rights and remedies shall include, without limitation, and Borrower hereby grants to Lender, the right to exercise, by delivering notice to Borrower and any Pledged Entity, (a) all voting, consent, managerial and other rights relating to the Pledged Equity, whether in Borrower’s name or otherwise, and (b) the right to exercise Borrower’s rights, if any, of conversion, exchange, or subscription, or any other rights, privileges or options pertaining to any of the Pledged Equity, including, without limitation, the right to exchange, at Lender’s discretion, any or all of the Pledged Equity upon the

 

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merger, consolidation, reorganization, recapitalization or other readjustment of any Pledged Entity, all without liability, except to account for property actually received by Lender. As set forth in the Control Acknowledgment executed simultaneously herewith, Borrower irrevocably authorizes and directs any Pledged Entity, on receipt of any such notice (i) to deem and treat Lender or its nominee in all respects as a member, partner or shareholder, as applicable, (and not merely an assignee of a member, partner or shareholder) of the such Pledged Entity, entitled to exercise all the rights, powers and privileges (including, without limitation, the right to vote on or take any action with respect to any Pledged Entity matters pursuant to the Governing Documents thereof) to receive all distributions, to be credited with the capital account and to have all other rights, powers and privileges pertaining to such member, partner or shareholder interest, as applicable, to which Borrower would have been entitled had Borrower not executed this Agreement, and (ii) to file an amendment to the Governing Documents of any Pledged Entity admitting Lender or such nominee(s) as a member, partner or shareholder in place of Borrower.

Section 7.03 Additional Powers of Lender. In addition, following the occurrence of an Event of Default, Lender may (but shall not be obligated or required to):

(a) ask for, demand, collect, sue for, recover, compromise, receive and give acquittances and receipts for monies due or to become due under or in respect of any of the Collateral and hold the same as part of the Collateral, or apply the same to any of the Debt in such manner as the Lender may determine in its discretion;

(b) receive, endorse and collect any drafts or other instruments, documents and chattel paper, in connection with clause (a) above (including, without limitation, all instruments representing dividends, interest payments or other Distributions or any part thereof and give full discharge for the same);

(c) file any claims or take any actions or institute any proceedings that Lender may deem necessary or desirable for the collection of any of the Collateral or otherwise to enforce compliance with the rights of the Lender with respect to any of the Collateral;

(d) enter into any extension, subordination, reorganization, deposit, merger, or consolidation agreement, or any other agreement relating to or affecting the Collateral, and in connection therewith deposit or surrender control of such Collateral thereunder, and accept other property in exchange therefor and hold and apply such property or money so received in accordance with the provisions hereof; and

(e) discharge any taxes or liens levied on the Collateral or otherwise pay for the maintenance and preservation of the Collateral.

Section 7.04 Power of Attorney.

(a) Borrower hereby irrevocably authorizes and empowers Lender, and assigns and transfers to Lender, and constitutes and appoints Lender and any of its assigns, as its true and lawful attorney-in-fact and as its agent with full power of substitution for Borrower to proceed from time to time, following the occurrence of an Event of Default, in Borrower’s name, in order to more fully vest in Lender the rights and

 

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remedies provided for herein, in any statutory or non-statutory legal or other proceeding, including any bankruptcy proceeding affecting Borrower, any Pledged Entity, or the Collateral.

(b) Lender and any of its assigns, or their respective nominees, may either pursuant to such power-of-attorney or otherwise, take any action and execute any instrument which Lender determines necessary or advisable to accomplish the purposes of this Agreement, including without limitation: (i) execute and file proof of claim with respect to any or all of the Collateral against any Pledged Entity and vote such claims with respect to all or any portion of such Collateral (A) for or against any proposal or resolution, (B) for a trustee or trustees or for a receiver or receivers or for a committee of creditors, and/or (C) for the acceptance or rejection of any proposed arrangement, plan of reorganization, composition or extension; (ii) receive, endorse and collect all drafts, checks and other instruments for the payment of money made payable to Borrower representing any interest, payment of principal or other distribution payable in respect of the Collateral; (iii) execute endorsements, assignments or other instruments of conveyance or transfer in respect of any other property which is or may become a part of the Collateral hereunder; and (iv) execute releases and negotiate settlements as appropriate, including on account of, or in exchange for, any or all of the Collateral or any payment or distribution received by Borrower, or by Lender on Borrower’s behalf.

(c) The foregoing power-of-attorney is irrevocable and coupled with an interest, and any similar or dissimilar powers previously given by Borrower in respect of the Collateral or any Pledged Entity to any Person other than Lender are hereby revoked. The power-of-attorney granted herein shall terminate automatically upon the termination of this Agreement in accordance with the terms hereof.

Section 7.05 Management Rights. Lender may at such time and from time to time thereafter, without notice to, or consent of, Borrower or any other Person , but without affecting any of Borrower’s obligations under the Loan Documents, in the name of Borrower or in the name of Lender: (a) notify any other party to make payment and performance directly to Lender; (b) extend the time of payment and performance of, compromise or settle for cash, credit or otherwise, and upon any terms and conditions, any obligations owing to Borrower, or claims of Borrower under any Governing Documents of any Pledged Entity, as applicable;(c) file any claims, commence, maintain or discontinue any actions, suits or other proceedings deemed by Lender reasonably necessary or advisable for the purpose of collecting upon or enforcing any Governing Documents of any Pledged Entity; and (d) execute any instrument and do all other things deemed reasonably necessary and proper by Lender to protect, preserve, or realize upon the Collateral or any portion thereof and to protect and preserve the other rights contemplated hereby.

Section 7.06 Right of Substitution. Lender shall have the right, without notice to or consent of Borrower, to become, or to designate its nominee, designee, agent or assignee to become, a partner, member, officer or director, as applicable, of any Pledged Entity, in substitution of any existing Person serving in such capacity.

 

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Section 7.07 UCC Rights. Lender may exercise all of the rights and remedies of a secured party under the UCC. Except as otherwise expressly provided in the Loan Documents or the UCC, Lender may enforce its rights hereunder without any other notice and without compliance with any other condition precedent now or hereunder imposed by statute, rule of law or otherwise (all of which are hereby expressly waived by Borrower, to the fullest extent permitted by law). Lender may buy any part or all of the Collateral at any public sale conducted in accordance with the UCC and as set forth herein.

Section 7.08 Lender Self-Help Rights.

(a) Lender shall have the right, but not the obligation, to take any appropriate action as it may deem necessary to (i) cure any Event of Default, (ii) cause any term, covenant, condition or obligation required under this Agreement or other Loan Document to be promptly performed or observed on behalf of Borrower, or (iii) protect the Collateral and any other security obtained pursuant to the other Loan Documents. All amounts advanced by, or on behalf of, Lender in exercising its rights under this Article 7 (including, without limitation, legal expenses and disbursements incurred in connection therewith), together with interest thereon at the Default Rate from the date of any such advance, shall be payable by Borrower to Lender upon demand therefor and shall be secured by the Collateral.

(b) Lender shall not be obligated to perform or discharge any obligation of Borrower or any Pledged Entity, either as a result of this Agreement or otherwise. The acceptance by Lender of this Agreement shall not at any time or in any event obligate Lender to (i) appear in or defend any action or proceeding relating to the Collateral to which it is not a party, or (ii) take any action, expend any money, incur any expenses, or perform or discharge any obligation, duty or liability with respect to the Collateral.

ARTICLE 8

SALES OF THE COLLATERAL

Section 8.01 Right to Conduct Partial Sale of Collateral. In connection with any sale of the Collateral, Lender may grant options and may impose conditions such as requiring any purchaser to represent that any “securities” constituting any part of the Collateral are being purchased for investment only. If all or any of the Collateral is sold at any such sale by Lender to a third party upon credit, Lender shall not be liable for the failure of the purchaser to purchase or pay for the same and, in the event of any such failure, Lender may accept the next greatest bid placed at the sale or may resell such Collateral. Lender may exercise its rights with respect to less than all of the Collateral, leaving unexercised its rights with respect to the remainder of the Collateral, provided, however, that such partial exercise shall in no way restrict Lender’s right to exercise its rights with respect to the remaining Collateral at a later time or times. Borrower hereby waives and releases any and all rights of redemption with respect to the sale of any Collateral.

Section 8.02 Sale Procedures. No demand, advertisement or notice, all of which are hereby expressly waived by Borrower, shall be required in connection with any sale or other disposition of all or any part of the Collateral, except that Lender shall give Borrower at least ten

 

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(10) days’ prior notice of the time and place of any public sale or of the time after which any private sale or other disposition is to be made, which notice Borrower hereby agrees is reasonable. All other demands, advertisements and notices are hereby irrevocably waived by Borrower. The notice of such sale shall (a) in case of a public sale, state the time and place fixed for such sale, (b) in case of a sale at a broker’s board or on a securities exchange, state the board or exchange at which such sale is to be made and the day on which the Collateral, or the portion thereof so being sold, first will be offered for sale, and (c) in the case of a private sale, state the date after which such sale may be consummated.

Section 8.03 Adjournment; Credit Sale. Lender shall not be obligated to make any sale of the Collateral if it shall determine, in its discretion, not to do so, regardless of the fact that notice of sale may have been given, and Lender may without notice or publication adjourn any public or private sale, and such sale may, without further notice, be made at the time and place to which the same was so adjourned. Upon each public or private sale of all or any portion of the Collateral, unless prohibited by any applicable statute which cannot be waived, Lender (or its nominee or designee) may purchase all or any portion of the Collateral being sold, free and clear of, and discharged from, any trusts, claims, equity or right of redemption of Borrower, all of which are hereby waived and released to the extent permitted by law, and may make payment therefor by credit against any of Borrower’s obligations under the Loan Documents in lieu of cash or any other obligations.

Section 8.04 Expenses of Sale. In the case of any sale, public or private, of all or any portion of the Collateral, Borrower shall be responsible for the payment of all costs and expenses of every kind incurred in connection with the sale or the delivery of the Collateral, including brokers’ and attorneys’ fees and any taxes imposed in connection with the sale. The proceeds of the sale of the Collateral may be applied by Lender for payment of such costs and expenses, and, after deducting such costs and expenses from the proceeds of the sale, Lender shall apply any remaining amounts to the payment of Borrower’s obligations under the Loan Documents in the order of priority as set forth in the Loan Agreement and other Loan Documents.

Section 8.05 No Public Registration of Sale. Borrower is aware that Section 9-610(c) of the UCC may restrict Lender’s ability to purchase the Collateral at a private sale. Borrower is also aware that SEC staff personnel have, over a period of years, issued various No-Action Letters that describe procedures which, in the view of the SEC staff, permit a foreclosure sale of securities to occur in a manner that is public for purposes of Part 6 of Article 9 of the UCC, yet not public for purposes of Section 4(2) of the Securities Act. Borrower is also aware that Lender may wish to purchase certain interests that are sold at a foreclosure sale, and Borrower believes that such purchases would be appropriate in circumstances in which such interests are sold in conformity with the principles set forth in such No-Action Letters. Pursuant to Section 9-603 of the UCC, Borrower specifically agrees that a foreclosure sale conducted in conformity with the principles set forth in such No-Action Letters (a) shall be considered to be a “public disposition” for purposes of Section 9-610(c) of the UCC, (b) will be considered commercially reasonable notwithstanding that Lender has not registered or sought to register the interests under the Securities Act, even if Borrower, or any Pledged Entity agree to pay all costs of the registration process, and (c) shall be considered to be commercially reasonable, notwithstanding that Lender purchases such interests at such a sale.

 

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Section 8.06 Strict Foreclosure. Lender may, in its discretion, either negotiate an agreement (“Strict Foreclosure Agreement”) with Borrower, or make a written proposal (“Strict Foreclosure Proposal”) to Borrower, to retain the Collateral in full or partial satisfaction of the obligations in accordance with the procedures specified in Section 9-620 of the UCC. Borrower and each Pledged Entity shall fully cooperate, at their sole expense, in all matters deemed reasonably necessary by Lender to effect the transfer of ownership on the records of the applicable Pledged Entity in accordance with any applicable requirements of the Governing Documents of such Pledged Entity or the Mortgage Loan Documents in connection with any Strict Foreclosure Agreement or Strict Foreclosure Proposal. Such cooperation shall include using Borrower’s best efforts to assist Lender in obtaining any necessary review, approvals and other administrative action from such Pledged Entity or Mortgage Lender. Such assistance shall include at Lender’s request (i) attending all meetings with, and providing all related financial and operational documents and materials to such third parties, and (ii) providing such assurances and executing such documentation as is required by such third parties or Lender to effect such transfer.

ARTICLE 9

SECURITIES ACT

Section 9.01 Securities Registration. If an Event of Default shall have occurred and Borrower shall have received from Lender a written request that Borrower effect any registration, qualification or compliance under any federal or state securities law or laws with respect to all or any part of the Collateral, and such registration, qualification and/or compliance is required under applicable federal or state securities law or laws, Borrower as soon as practicable and at its sole expense, agrees to use its best efforts to effect (and keep effective) such registration, qualification and compliance as required under: (a) applicable federal or state securities law or laws and as would permit or facilitate the sale and distribution of such Collateral, including, without limitation, registration under the Securities Act, as then in effect (or any similar statute then in effect), (b) applicable blue sky or other state securities laws, and (c) other government requirements. Lender shall furnish to Borrower such information regarding Lender as Borrower may request in writing and as shall reasonably be required in connection with any such registration, qualification or compliance. Borrower shall cause Lender to be kept reasonably advised in writing as to the progress of each such registration, qualification or compliance and as to the completion thereof, shall furnish to Lender such number of prospectuses, offering circulars or other documents incident thereto as Lender from time to time may reasonably request, and shall indemnify Lender and all others participating in the distribution of such Collateral against all losses, liabilities, claims or damages caused by any untrue statement (or alleged untrue statement) of a material fact contained therein (or in any related registration statement, notification or the like) or by any omission (or alleged omission) to state therein (or in any related registration statement, notification or the like) a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, except insofar as the same may have been caused by an untrue statement or omission based upon information furnished in writing to Borrower by Lender expressly for use therein.

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effected without such registration, provided that at least ten (10) days’ notice is given to Borrower in accordance with the private sale notice provisions of Article 8. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, in any such event Lender, in its discretion (a) may proceed to make such private sale notwithstanding that a registration statement for the purpose of registering such Collateral or part thereof shall have been filed under such Securities Act, (b) may approach and negotiate with a single potential purchaser to effect such sale and (c) may restrict such sale to a purchaser who will represent and agree that such purchaser is purchasing for its own account, for investment, and not with a view to the distribution or sale of such Collateral or part thereof. In the event of any such sale, Lender shall incur no responsibility or liability for selling all or any part of the Collateral at a price which Lender may in good faith deem reasonable under the circumstances, notwithstanding the possibility that a substantially higher price might be realized if the sale were deferred until after registration under the Securities Act.

ARTICLE 10

RECEIPT OF SALE PROCEEDS

Upon any sale of the Collateral, or any portion thereof, by Lender hereunder (whether by virtue of the power of sale herein granted, pursuant to judicial process or otherwise), the receipt of the proceeds by Lender or the officer making the sale shall be a sufficient discharge to the purchaser or purchasers of the Collateral so sold, and such purchaser or purchasers shall not be obligated to see to the application of any of the purchase money paid over to Lender or such officer or be answerable in any way for the misapplication or non-application thereof.

ARTICLE 11

PREFERENCES

Lender shall have no obligation to marshal any assets in favor of Borrower or any other party or against, or in payment of, any or all of the obligations of Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, the Loan Agreement, the Note or any other Loan Document. To the extent Borrower makes a payment or payments to Lender for Borrower’s benefit, which payment or proceeds or any part thereof are subsequently invalidated, declared to be fraudulent or preferential, set aside or required to be repaid to a trustee, receiver or any other party under any bankruptcy law, state or federal law, common law or equitable cause, then, to the extent of such payment or proceeds received, the obligations (or part thereof) of Borrower intended to be satisfied shall be revived and continue in full force and effect, as if such payment or proceeds had not been received by Lender.

ARTICLE 12

REMEDIES CUMULATIVE.

Section 12.01 Lender Rights. The obligations of Borrower under this Agreement shall be absolute and unconditional and shall remain in full force and effect without regard to, and shall not be released, suspended, discharged, terminated or otherwise affected by, any circumstances or occurrence except as specifically provided in this Agreement. The rights, powers and remedies of Lender under this Agreement shall be cumulative and not exclusive of any other right, power or remedy which Lender may have against Borrower or any other Person pledging collateral pursuant to the other Loan Documents or existing at law or in equity or otherwise.

 

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Lender’s rights, powers and remedies may be pursued singly, concurrently or otherwise, at such time and in such order as Lender may determine in Lender’s discretion. Lender shall have no duty to exercise any of the aforesaid rights, powers and remedies and shall not be responsible for any failure to do so or delay in so doing.

Section 12.02 No Release, Etc. No delay or omission to exercise any remedy, right or power accruing upon a default or an Event of Default shall impair any such remedy, right or power or shall be construed as a waiver thereof, but any such remedy, right or power may be exercised from time to time and as often as may be deemed expedient. A waiver of any default or Event of Default shall not be construed to be a waiver of any subsequent default or Event of Default or to impair any remedy, right or power of Lender. Any and all of Lender’s rights with respect to any Collateral shall continue unimpaired, and Borrower shall be and remain obligated in accordance with the terms hereof, notwithstanding, among other things: (a) any renewal, extension, amendment or modification of, or addition or supplement to, or deletion from, this Agreement or any other Loan Document or any other instrument or agreement referred to therein, or any assignment or transfer of any thereof; (b) any waiver, consent, delay, extension of time, indulgence or other action or inaction under or in respect of this Agreement or any other Loan Document; (c) any exercise or non-exercise of any right, remedy, power or privilege under or in respect of this Agreement or any other Loan Document; (d) any sale, exchange, release, surrender, or substitution of, or realization upon, any Collateral (except to the extent otherwise specifically agreed to by Lender) or any other security held by Lender to secure the Debt; (e) the furnishing to or acceptance by Lender of any additional security to secure the Debt; or (f) any invalidity, irregularity or unenforceability of all or any part of Borrower’s obligations under the Loan Documents or of any security therefor.

ARTICLE 13

ACTS OF LENDER

All of the Collateral at any time delivered to Lender pursuant to this Agreement shall be held by Lender subject to the terms, covenants and conditions set forth in the Loan Documents. Neither Lender nor any of Lender’s directors, officers, agents, employees or counsel shall be liable for any action taken or omitted to be taken by such party or parties relative to any of the Collateral, except for such party’s or parties’ own gross negligence or willful misconduct. Lender shall be entitled to rely in good faith upon any writing or other document (including, without limitation, any telegram or e-mail) or any telephone conversation reasonably believed by it to be genuine and correct and to have been signed, sent or made by the proper Person (but Lender shall be entitled to such additional evidence of authority or validity as it may, in its discretion request, but it shall have no obligation to make any such request), and with respect to any legal matter, Lender may rely in acting or in refraining from acting upon the advice of counsel selected by it concerning all matters hereunder.

Wherever pursuant to this Agreement Lender takes any of the following actions, each action shall be taken or decision made in Lender’s sole and absolute discretion, unless expressly provided otherwise: (a) Lender exercises any right to approve or disapprove or to grant or withhold consent; (b) Lender exercises any right to determine whether an arrangement or term is satisfactory to Lender; (c) a waiver is requested from Lender, or (d) any other decision is made or action is taken by Lender. Notwithstanding any provision hereunder which provides Lender the opportunity to approve or disapprove any action or decision by Borrower, Lender is not undertaking the performance of any obligation of Borrower.

 

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ARTICLE 14

CUSTODY OF COLLATERAL; NOTICE OF EXERCISE OF REMEDIES

Lender shall not have any duty concerning the collection or protection of the Collateral or any income thereon or payments with respect thereto, or concerning the preservation of any rights pertaining thereto beyond exercising reasonable care with respect to the custody of any tangible evidence of the Collateral actually in its possession. Borrower hereby waives notice of acceptance hereof, and except as otherwise specifically provided herein or required by provision of law which may not be waived, hereby waives any and all notices or demands with respect to any exercise by Lender of any rights or powers which it may have or to which it may be entitled with respect to the Collateral.

ARTICLE 15

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Section 15.01 Further Assurances. Borrower agrees to do such further acts and things and to execute and deliver to Lender with respect to the Collateral such additional conveyances, assignments, agreements and instruments as Lender from time to time may reasonably require, or may deem reasonably advisable, to effect this Agreement or to further assure and confirm to Lender the rights, powers and remedies intended to be granted hereunder or under any other Loan Document. Borrower hereby agrees to sign and deliver to Lender financing statements, continuation statements and other documents, in form acceptable to Lender, as Lender may from time to time reasonably request or which are reasonably necessary or desirable in the opinion of Lender to establish and maintain a valid and perfected security interest in the Collateral, and to pay any filing fees relative thereto. Borrower also authorizes Lender, to the extent permitted by law, to file such financing statements and amendments thereto relating to all or any part of the Collateral without the consent of Borrower, and further authorizes Lender, to the extent permitted by law, to file a photographic or other reproduction of this Agreement or of a financing statement in lieu of a financing statement. In addition, Borrower agrees at any time and from time to time upon not less than ten (10) days’ prior notice by Lender to Borrower, to execute, acknowledge and deliver to Lender or any other party specified in such notice, a statement, in writing, certifying that this Agreement is unmodified and in full force and effect (or if there have been modifications, that the same, as modified, is in full force and effect and stating the modifications hereto) and stating whether or not any default or Event of Default has occurred, and, if so, specifying each such default or Event of Default.

Section 15.02 Remedies of Borrower. If a claim or adjudication is made that Lender or its agents or nominees, has acted unreasonably, or has unreasonably delayed acting, in any case where by law or under this Agreement or the other Loan Documents, Lender or such agent or nominee, as the case may be, has an obligation to act reasonably or promptly, Borrower agrees that neither Lender nor its agents or nominees, shall be liable for any monetary damages, and Borrower’s sole remedies shall be limited to commencing an action seeking injunctive relief or declaratory judgment. The parties hereto agree that any action or proceeding to determine whether Lender, its agents or nominees has acted reasonably shall be determined by an action seeking declaratory judgment.

 

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Section 15.03 Headings; Exhibits. The Article and Section headings in this Agreement are included herein for convenience of reference only and shall not constitute a part of this Agreement for any other purpose. All exhibits are incorporated herein by reference. Any reference to the “Collateral” shall be deemed to refer to all or a portion of the Collateral, as applicable, now held, or hereafter received, by Lender.

Section 15.04 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, and interpreted and enforced according to, the laws of the state specified in Section 10.3 of the Loan Agreement with regard to the governing law of such agreement (without giving effect to rules regarding conflict of laws). Borrower hereby consents and submits to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of any state or federal court sitting in the county and state specified in Section 10.3 of the Loan Agreement with regard to the jurisdiction specified in such agreement with respect to the Loan Documents and hereby waives all objections which it may have to such jurisdiction and venue. Nothing herein shall, however, preclude or prevent Lender from bringing actions against Borrower in any other jurisdiction as may be necessary to enforce or realize upon the security for the Loan provided in any of the Loan Documents.

Section 15.05 Termination. Upon the indefeasible payment in full of the Loan and all other amounts due in connection therewith, if any, this Agreement shall terminate and upon Lender’s execution and delivery to Borrower of documents prepared by Borrower, which shall, upon such execution and delivery, terminate Lender’s lien on the Collateral and which shall be in form and substance reasonably acceptable to Lender. Upon such payment, Lender shall promptly execute and deliver to Borrower such termination documents. This Section 15.05 and any termination effected hereunder shall be subject to the provisions of Articles 11 and 12 above.

Section 15.06 Waivers.

(a) In the event of any legal action between Borrower and Lender hereunder, Borrower expressly waives, to the extent permitted by law, any and all rights Borrower may have under the law as now constituted or hereafter amended that may constitute a limitation on prejudgment remedies, and Lender may invoke any prejudgment remedy available to it, including garnishment, attachment, foreign attachments and request, with respect to the Collateral, to enforce the provisions of this Agreement.

(b) The powers conferred on Lender hereunder are solely for Lender’s benefit and do not impose any duty on Lender to exercise any such powers. Borrower waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, all rights whatsoever against Lender for any loss, expense, liability or damage suffered by Borrower as a result of actions taken pursuant to this Agreement, including those arising under any “mortgagee in possession” doctrine or the like, except to the extent such losses, expenses, liabilities or damages result from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Lender, or to the extent otherwise expressly provided herein.

 

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(c) Borrower hereby waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, every statute of limitation, any right of redemption, any moratorium or redemption period, and any right which Borrower may have to direct the order in which any of the Collateral shall be disposed of in the event of any disposition thereof pursuant hereto, except as otherwise expressly provided herein or in the other Loan Documents.

(d) Borrower hereby expressly waives the right to receive any notice from Lender with respect to any matter for which this Agreement does not specifically and expressly provide for the giving of notice by Lender to Borrower. No release of any security for the Loan or one or more extensions of time for payment of the Note or any installment thereof, and no alteration, amendment or waiver of any provision of this Agreement, the Note or the other Loan Documents made by agreement between Lender or any other person, shall release, modify, amend, waive, extend, change, discharge, terminate or affect the liability of Borrower or any other person who may become liable for the payment of all or any part of the Loan under the Note, this Agreement or the other Loan Documents.

(e) Borrower hereby waives and releases all errors, defects and imperfections in any proceedings instituted by Lender under the Loan Documents, as well as any and all benefit that might accrue to Borrower by virtue of any present or future laws exempting any property, real or personal, or any part of the proceeds arising from any sale of such property, from attachment, levy, or sale under execution, or providing for any stay of execution, exemption from civil process, or extensions of time for payment.

Section 15.07 Waiver of Jury Trial. BORROWER HEREBY AGREES NOT TO ELECT A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY ISSUE TRIABLE OF RIGHT BY JURY, AND WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY FULLY TO THE EXTENT THAT ANY SUCH RIGHT SHALL NOW OR HEREAFTER EXIST WITH REGARD TO THE LOAN DOCUMENTS, OR ANY CLAIM, COUNTERCLAIM OR OTHER ACTION ARISING IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. THIS WAIVER OF RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IS GIVEN KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY BY BORROWER, AND IS INTENDED TO ENCOMPASS INDIVIDUALLY EACH INSTANCE AND EACH ISSUE AS TO WHICH THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY WOULD OTHERWISE ACCRUE. LENDER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO FILE A COPY OF THIS PARAGRAPH IN ANY PROCEEDING AS CONCLUSIVE EVIDENCE OF THIS WAIVER BY BORROWER.

Section 15.08 Offsets, Counterclaims and Defenses. Borrower hereby knowingly waives the right to assert any counterclaim, other than a compulsory counterclaim, in any action or proceeding brought against Borrower by Lender. Any assignee of the Loan Documents or any successor of Lender shall take the same free and clear of all offsets, counterclaims or defenses which are unrelated to the Loan Documents which Borrower may otherwise have against any assignor of the Loan Documents, and no such unrelated counterclaim or defense shall be interposed or asserted by Borrower in any action or proceeding brought by any such assignee under such Loan Document. Any such right to interpose or assert any such unrelated offset, counterclaim or defense in any such action or proceeding is hereby expressly waived by Borrower.

 

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Section 15.09 Definitions. Unless otherwise defined herein or the context otherwise requires, each term defined in either the Loan Agreement or in the UCC is used in this Agreement with the same meaning; provided that, if the definition given to such term in the Loan Agreement conflicts with the definition given to such term in the UCC, the Loan Agreement definition shall control to the extent legally allowable; and if any definition given to such term in Article 9 of the UCC conflicts with the definition given to such term in any other chapter of the UCC, the Article 9 definition shall prevail.

Section 15.10 Security Agreement. This Agreement is intended to be a security agreement pursuant to the UCC for any and all of the Collateral purported to be covered by this Agreement, and, prior to the occurrence of and continuation of an Event of Default hereunder, any assignment of the Collateral by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement is an assignment for security purposes only. All rights of Lender hereunder, the grant of a security interest in the Collateral and all obligations of Borrower hereunder, shall be absolute and unconditional irrespective of (a) any lack of validity or enforceability of the Governing Documents; (b) any change in time, manner or place of payment of, or in any other term of, all or any of the Debt, or any release, amendment or waiver of or any consent to any departure from the Loan Agreement or any other of the Loan Documents; (c) any exchange, release or nonperfection of any other collateral, or any release, amendment or waiver of or consent to or departure from any guarantee, for all or any of the Debt; or (d) any other similar circumstance which might otherwise constitute a defense available to, or a discharge of, Pledged Entity or Borrower in respect of the Debt or in respect of this Agreement.

Section 15.11 Rules of Construction. This Agreement is governed by and hereby incorporates by reference Section 1.2 Rules of Construction contained in the Loan Agreement, which shall apply with the same effect as though fully set forth herein.

Section 15.12 Sale of Notes and Securitization.

(a) The undersigned acknowledges and agrees that Lender may sell all or any portion of the Loan and the Loan Documents, or issue one or more participations therein, or consummate one or more private or public securitizations of rated single- or multi-class securities (the “Securities”) secured by or evidencing ownership interests in all or any portion of the Loan and the Loan Documents or a pool of assets that include the Loan and the Loan Documents (such sales, participations and/or securitizations, collectively, a “Securitization”).

(b) At the request of Lender, and to the extent not already required to be provided under this Agreement, Borrower and each pledgor hereunder shall use reasonable efforts to provide information not in the possession of Lender or which may be reasonably required by Lender or take other actions reasonably required by Lender, in each case in order to satisfy the market standards to which Lender customarily adheres or which may be reasonably required by prospective investors and/or the Rating Agencies in connection with any such Securitization. Lender shall have the right to provide to prospective investors and the Rating Agencies any information in its possession, including, without limitation, financial statements relating to Borrower, each pledgor hereunder, each Pledged Entity, Guarantors, if any, and the Collateral. The undersigned

 

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acknowledges that certain information regarding the Loan and the parties thereto and the Property and Collateral may be included in a private placement memorandum, prospectus or other disclosure documents. Borrower agrees that each of Borrower, each pledgor hereunder, Pledged Entity, and Guarantor, and their respective officers and representatives, shall, at Lender’s request, at its sole cost and expense, cooperate with Lender’s efforts to arrange for a Securitization in accordance with the market standards to which Lender customarily adheres and/or which may be required by prospective investors and/or the Rating Agencies in connection with any such Securitization. The undersigned agree, and Borrower shall cause such parties to review, at Lender’s request in connection with the Securitization, the Disclosure Documents as such Disclosure Documents relate to Borrower, Mortgage Borrower, each Pledged Entity, each pledgor hereunder, the Collateral and the Loan, and shall confirm that the factual statements and representations contained therein in the Disclosure Documents (to the extent such information relates to, or is based on, or includes any information regarding the Collateral, Borrower, Guarantor, Manager, Mortgage Borrower, and/or the Loan) do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.

(c) Borrower agrees to make upon Lender’s written request, without limitation, all structural or other changes to the Loan (including delivery of one or more new component notes to replace the original note or modify the original note to reflect multiple components of the Loan and such new notes or modified note may have different interest rates and amortization schedules), modifications to any documents evidencing or securing the Loan, the creation of additional mezzanine loans (including amending Borrower’s organizational structure to provide for one or more mezzanine borrowers), delivery of opinions of counsel acceptable to the Rating Agencies or potential investors and addressing such matters as the Rating Agencies or potential investors may require; provided, however, that in creating such new notes or modified notes or mezzanine notes Borrower shall not be required to modify (i) the initial weighted average interest rate payable under the Note, (ii) the stated maturity of the Note, (iii) the aggregate amortization of principal of the Note, (iv) any other material economic term of the Loan, or (v) decrease the time periods during which Borrower is permitted to perform its obligations under the Loan Documents. In connection with the foregoing, Borrower covenants and agrees to cause the Mortgage Borrower to modify the Mortgage Cash Management Agreement to reflect the newly created components and/or mezzanine loans.

(d) If requested by Lender, Borrower and each pledgor shall provide Lender, promptly upon request, with any financial statements, or financial, statistical or operating information, as Lender shall determine to be required pursuant to Regulation AB under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or any amendment, modification or replacement thereto or other legal requirements in connection with any private placement memorandum, prospectus or other disclosure documents or any filing pursuant to the Exchange Act in connection with the Securitization or as shall otherwise be reasonably requested by Lender.

 

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(e) Borrower hereby appoints Lender as its attorney-in-fact with full power of substitution (which appointment shall be deemed to be coupled with an interest and to be irrevocable until the Loan is paid and the Pledge Agreement is discharged of record, with Borrower hereby ratifying all that its said attorney shall do by virtue thereof) to execute and deliver all documents and do all other acts and things necessary or desirable to effect any Securitization authorized hereunder; provided, however, that unless an Event of Default exists, Lender shall not execute or deliver any such documents or do any such acts or things under such power until five (5) days after written notice has been given to Borrower by Lender of Lender’s intent to exercise its rights under such power. Borrower’s failure to deliver any document or to take any other action Borrower is obligated to take hereunder with respect to any Securitization for a period of ten (10) Business Days after such notice by Lender shall, at Lender’s option, constitute an Event of Default hereunder.

Section 15.13 Limitation on Duties Regarding Collateral. Lender’s sole duty with respect to the custody, safekeeping and physical preservation of the Collateral in its possession, if any, under Section 9-207 of the UCC or otherwise, shall be to deal with it in the same manner as Lender deals with similar limited liability company membership interests and other similar property for its own account. Neither Lender nor any of its directors, officers, partners, members, employees or agents shall be liable for failure to demand, collect or realize upon any of the Collateral or for any delay in doing so or shall be under any obligation to sell or otherwise dispose of any Collateral upon the request of Borrower or otherwise.

Section 15.14 Certain Understandings of Parties; Registration of Pledge; Control of Collateral, Etc.

(a) The parties acknowledge and agree that the Pledged Equity constitutes “securities” (as defined in Section 8-102(a)(15) of the UCC), and Borrower covenants and agrees that (i) the Pledged Equity is not and will not be dealt in or traded on securities exchanges or securities markets, (ii) the terms of the Pledged Equity are not and will not be “investment company securities” within the meaning of Section 8-103 of the UCC, (iii) the Pledged Equity constitutes “certificated securities” within the meaning of Section 8-102(a)(14) of the UCC, (iv) the Pledged Equity shall at all times be certificated and evidenced by certificates in a form reasonably acceptable to Lender; (v) Lender may perfect its security interest in such membership interests in Pledged Entity by taking delivery thereof under Section 8-301 of the UCC, as applicable; and (vi) the Pledged Entity’s Governing Documents shall not be amended to uncertificate the Pledged Equity until such time as the Debt is paid in full.

(b) By executing and delivering this Agreement, the parties hereto intend to establish Lender’s control over the Collateral for purposes of Article 8 of the UCC.

Section 15.15 Right To Release Information. Following the occurrence of any Event of Default, Lender may forward to any broker, prospective purchaser of the Collateral, the Property or the Loan, or other Person or entity all documents and information which Lender now has or may hereafter acquire relating to the Debt, Borrower, any pledgor hereunder, Mortgage

 

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Borrower, any Guarantor, any indemnitor, the Collateral, the Property and any other matter in connection with the Loan, whether furnished by such parties or otherwise, as Lender determines necessary or desirable. The undersigned irrevocably waives any and all rights it may have to limit or prevent such disclosure, including any right of privacy or any claims arising therefrom.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Borrower has caused this Pledge and Security Agreement to be executed and delivered by its duly authorized officer on the date first set forth above.

 

BORROWER:     TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II HOLDINGS, LLC,
    a Delaware limited liability company
    By:   TNP Strategic Retail Operating Partnership, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, its sole member
     

By:

  TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation, its general partner
        By:  

/s/ Anthony W. Thompson

        Name:  

Anthony W. Thompson

        Title:  

CEO

SIGNATURE PAGE TO PLEDGE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT


EXHIBIT A

CONTROL ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND AGREEMENT

THE UNDERSIGNED hereby executes this Control Acknowledgement and Agreement (“Agreement”) and agrees, acknowledges and consents to the execution and delivery to KeyBank National Association, a national banking association (together with its successors, assignees, and designees for the purposes hereof, “Lender”), of the Pledge and Security Agreement (“Pledge Agreement”) dated June 13, 2012, made by TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II HOLDINGS, LLC, (“Pledgor”), as collateral security for the payment and performance of the Debt described therein, and the assignment and pledge thereby to Lender by Pledgor of all of Pledgor’s right, title and interest to the Collateral described therein. All capitalized terms used herein not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Pledge Agreement.

For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the undersigned hereby represents, warrants, covenants and agrees for the benefit of Lender as follows:

1. Representations and Warranties. The undersigned represents and warrants that (a) the execution and delivery of the Pledge Agreement does not violate any of such undersigned’s Governing Documents or any other agreement to which such undersigned is a party or by which any of the property of such undersigned is bound, (b) the undersigned has not entered into a control agreement perfecting a security interest in any of the Pledged Equity in favor of any other party, (c) the Collateral is not subject to any security interest or lien in favor of any Person other than Lender and has not been pledged, transferred or assigned to, and is not otherwise in the control of, any Person other than Lender, (d) the undersigned does not have any present claim, right of offset, or counterclaim against Pledgor under or with respect to the Collateral or otherwise under any of the undersigned’s Governing Documents, (e) Pledgor is not in default to the undersigned or otherwise under or in respect of any of their respective obligations under any of such undersigned’s Governing Documents, and (f) all of the representations and warranties of Pledgor made in the Pledge Agreement are true, accurate and complete in all material respects.

2. Covenants and Agreements.

(a) Books and Records. The undersigned (i) simultaneously with execution hereof, shall cause all of its respective books and records to reflect the pledge of the Collateral to Lender and agrees not to consent to or to permit any transfer thereof or any other action that may be taken by Pledgor that might constitute an Event of Default so long as any of the Debt remains outstanding, (ii) agrees that Lender and/or its representatives may, upon reasonable advance notice and at any reasonable time during normal business hours, inspect the books, records and properties of such undersigned.

(b) UCC Matters. The undersigned confirms, agrees and acknowledges that (i) all of the Pledged Equity in the undersigned is and shall continue to be certificated securities in registered form within the meaning of, and governed by, Article 8 (including, without limitation, Section 8-106) of the UCC, (ii) such Pledged Equity is and

 

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shall continue to be evidenced by one (1) certificate issued to Pledgor, as its sole member, (iii) that each such certificate has been validly issued and is fully paid for, (iv) that each such certificate represents and embodies all right, title and interest in and to the Pledged Equity, (v) that each such original certificate that has been physically delivered to Lender, was in the physical possession of Pledgor at all times prior to such delivery to Lender, and has been duly indorsed in blank within the meaning of the UCC, (vi) that each such certificate has not been modified or amended and remains in full force and effect, (vii) that ownership of each such certificate is registered in the respective books and records of the undersigned in the name of Pledgor, subject only to the pledge thereof in favor of Lender as security for the Debt, (viii) notwithstanding any provisions in the Governing Documents, Pledgor is hereby authorized and permitted to pledge, assign and grant a security interest in the Collateral in favor of Lender pursuant to the Pledge Agreement, (ix) this Agreement is intended to, and shall, provide Lender with “control” over the Collateral within the meaning of Articles 8 and 9 of the UCC, (x) it shall comply with all instructions relating to the Collateral originated by Lender without further authorization or consent from Borrower, the intention of such covenant being to comply with Section 8-106(c)(2) of the UCC, and (xi) no Equity Interest other than those represented and evidenced by such certificates in the undersigned is valid or will be recognized by the undersigned.

(c) Governing Documents. The undersigned shall not suffer or permit its Governing Documents to be amended or modified without the prior written consent of Lender.

(d) Notices; Defaults. The undersigned shall give Lender a copy of all notices, reports or communicates received or given pursuant to its Governing Documents promptly after the same shall have been received or contemporaneously with the giving thereof, as the case may be. The undersigned shall permit Lender the right to cure any default by Pledgor under the Governing Documents, and no notice of any default by Pledgor with respect to the Governing Documents shall be effective unless and until such notice has been received by Lender; provided, however, in no event shall Lender be obligated to cure such default. Lender shall have thirty (30) days in excess of the amount of time to cure any such default as given to Pledgor under the Governing Documents, as measured from the date notice of such default has been received by Lender.

(e) Additional Representations, Warranties and Covenants. The undersigned each hereby:

(i) acknowledge, represent and warrant that neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement nor the performance of any actions required hereunder is being consummated by the Pledged Entity with or as a result of any actual intent to hinder, delay or defraud any entity to which Pledged Entity is now or will hereafter become indebted;

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similar relief for debtors under any local, state, federal or other insolvency laws or laws providing for relief of debtors, or in equity, or directly or indirectly to cause Pledgor or Pledged Entity to file any such petition or to seek any such relief, either at the present time, or at any time hereafter, or (ii) directly or indirectly to cause any involuntary petition under any chapter of the Bankruptcy Code to be filed against the Pledged Entity or directly or indirectly to cause the Pledged Entity to become the subject of any dissolution, liquidation or insolvency proceeding or any other proceeding pursuant to any local, state, federal or other insolvency laws or laws providing for relief of debtors, or in equity, either at the present time or at any time hereafter;

(iii) acknowledge and agree that (i) the agreements and transactions evidenced by this Agreement and Pledge Agreement are in the best interests of Pledgor and Pledged Entity and the creditors of such Persons, and (ii) the benefit to inure to such Persons pursuant to this Agreement and the Pledge Agreement constitute “reasonably equivalent value” (as such term is used in Section 548 of the Bankruptcy Code) and fair consideration, in exchange for the benefits to be provided by such Persons to Lender pursuant to this Agreement and the Pledge Agreement;

(iv) acknowledge and agree that: (i) any voluntary bankruptcy petition filed by Pledgor or Pledged Entity or any involuntary bankruptcy petition caused to be filed by Pledgor, the Pledged Entity or any affiliate thereof against Pledged Entity or Pledgor (any such bankruptcy filing being hereinafter referred to as a “Bad Faith Filing”), or any other action by the Pledged Entity or such Persons or any of them to attempt in any manner to hinder, delay, impede, stay, void, rescind or nullify any lawful action taken by Lender to exercise its rights and remedies under this Agreement or Pledge Agreement, or at law or in equity, from and after the date hereof, or pursuant to any bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, liquidation, dissolution or similar proceedings, would be in bad faith and contrary to the purposes of the bankruptcy laws, would be for the sole purpose of delaying, inhibiting or interfering with the exercise by Lender of its rights and remedies under this Agreement and the Pledge Agreement and would, in and of itself, constitute “cause” for relief from the automatic stay pursuant to the provisions of Section 362(d)(1) of the Bankruptcy Code; and (ii) in the event of any Bad Faith Filing by or against Pledgor, the Pledged Entity or their respective successors, successors-in-interest or assigns, Lender shall be entitled to obtain upon application therefor, and without further notice or action of any kind or nature whatsoever, an order prohibiting the use of Lender’s “cash collateral” (as such term is defined in Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code) in connection with the Loan and an order granting immediate relief from the automatic stay pursuant to Section 362 of the Bankruptcy Code so as to permit Lender to exercise all of its rights and remedies pursuant to this Agreement and the Pledge Agreement;

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stay pursuant to subparagraph (iv) above without the necessity of an evidentiary hearing and without the necessity or requirement that Lender establish or prove the value of the Collateral, the lack of adequate protection of Lender’s interest in the Collateral, the lack of any reasonable prospect of reorganization with respect to the Pledged Entity or the Collateral or Pledgor’s lack of equity in the Collateral;

(vi) agree that the waiver by Pledgor of the Section 362 automatic stay contained in the Bankruptcy Code pursuant to the subparagraphs above and the waiver of the Section 362 automatic and Section 105 supplemental stay contained in the Bankruptcy Code pursuant to subparagraph (s) below shall be unconditional and absolute, and agree never to directly or indirectly maintain before any court that such waiver of the automatic stay and supplemental stay should not be strictly enforced;

(vii) represent, covenant and agree, in the event of the filing of any voluntary or involuntary petition in bankruptcy by or against Pledgor or the Pledged Entity, not to assert or request any other Person to assert that the automatic stay provided by Section 362 of the Bankruptcy Code shall operate or be interpreted to stay, interdict, condition, reduce or inhibit the ability of Lender to enforce any rights it has by virtue of this Agreement or the Pledge Agreement or any other rights Lender has under the Loan Documents, whether now or hereafter acquired, against Pledged Entity pursuant to this Agreement or against Pledgor or any Collateral; and further, in the event of the filing of any voluntary or involuntary petition in bankruptcy by or against Pledgor or Pledged Entity, not to seek a supplemental stay or any other relief, whether injunctive or otherwise, pursuant to Section 105 of the Bankruptcy Code or any other provision of the Bankruptcy Code, to stay, interdict, condition, reduce or inhibit the ability of Lender to enforce any rights it has by virtue of this Acknowledgment or the Loan Documents, or at law or in equity, or any other rights Lender has, whether now or hereafter acquired, against Pledged Entity pursuant to this Agreement or against Pledgor, Pledged Entity or any Collateral;

(viii) agree that (i) upon the occurrence and during the continuance of any Event of Default, all rights of Pledgor to exercise its voting rights in Pledged Entity shall automatically terminate and cease to exist and all such rights shall thereupon be automatically vested in Lender who shall thereupon have the sole and exclusive right to exercise such voting rights, and (ii) upon the commencement of one or more Bankruptcy Actions, not to propose, approve, vote for or acquiesce in a plan of reorganization concerning Pledgor or Pledged Entity, without the consent of Lender, or challenge or object on any basis whatsoever to the standing of Lender to be recognized as a creditor and/or party-in-interest in the Bankruptcy Actions or directly or indirectly participate in the violation or breach of any of the covenants or agreements contained in any of the Loan Documents;

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hinder, frustrate, enjoin or otherwise interfere with the exercise by Lender of any of Lender’s rights and remedies against or with respect to the Loan, the Collateral or any of the other Loan Documents, including specifically, but without limitation, those rights and remedies contained in the Loan Agreement and/or the Pledge Agreement, at law or in equity, and shall not, either directly or indirectly, cause any other Person to take any of the foregoing actions;

(x) covenant and agree to cooperate fully and completely with the exercise by Lender of any of Lender’s rights and remedies against or with respect to the Collateral or any of the Loan Documents, including specifically, but without limitation, those rights and remedies contained in the Loan Agreement and/or the Pledge Agreement and upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default agree to follow the instructions of Lender with respect to the Collateral without the consent of the Pledgor or any other Person;

(xi) covenant and agree that it shall not issue any additional limited liability company interests, stock interests or securities without the prior written consent of Lender;

(xii) covenant and agree that, for so long as the Loan is outstanding, the Pledged Interests cannot be transferred without Lender’s consent; and

(xiii) give its consent to the foregoing matters in accordance with the Governing Documents and acknowledge and agree that Lender or any other purchaser of the Collateral at a foreclosure sale or subsequent conveyance thereof may hereafter become the sole member of Pledged Entity in accordance with the terms of the Pledge Agreement.

3. Events of Default; Sales of Collateral. The undersigned hereby agrees that during the continuance of an Event of Default, (a) all Distributions will be made directly to Lender, (b) Lender shall have the sole and exclusive right to exercise all voting, consensual and other powers of ownership pertaining to the Collateral, (c) Lender may take any reasonable action which Lender may deem necessary for the maintenance, preservation and protection of any of the Collateral or Lender’s security interests therein, including, without limitation, the right to declare any or all of the Debt to be immediately due and payable without demand or notice and the right to transfer any of the Pledged Equity or other Collateral into Lender’s name or the name of any designee or nominee of Lender, (d) Lender may dispose of the Collateral in accordance with Articles 8 and 9 of the UCC and the provisions of the Pledge Agreement, in which case, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Governing Documents, (i) Lender, or its designee or assign, shall automatically be admitted as a shareholder, member or partner, as the case may be, of the undersigned and shall be entitled to receive all benefits and exercise all rights in connection therewith pursuant to the Governing Documents of the undersigned, (ii) the undersigned shall recognize Lender (or its designee or assign) as the successor in interest to Pledgor, and (iii) notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary in the Governing Documents, Lender shall not be required to pay any fees or other consideration of any type, or execute any documents, or be limited by any requirements or conditions whatsoever (regarding Distributions receivable by Lender from the undersigned, Lender’s financial condition or otherwise), other than any such requirements, if any, that are expressly set forth in the Loan Documents.

 

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4. No Liability. Notwithstanding the security interests of Lender in the Collateral or any of its rights hereunder, (a) Lender shall have no obligation or liability whatsoever for matters in connection with the Pledged Equity arising or occurring, directly or indirectly, prior to Lender’s (or its designee’s, successor’s or assign’s) becoming a shareholder, member or partner, as the case may be, of the undersigned, and except to the extent set forth in the Loan Documents, Pledgor shall have no liability for matters in connection with the Pledged Equity first occurring or arising after Lender’s (or its designee’s, successor’s or assign’s) acquisition through foreclosure of the Pledged Equity, and (b) Lender shall not be obligated to perform any of the obligations or duties of Pledgor under any of the undersigned’s Governing Documents, or to take any action to collect or enforce any claim for payment due Pledgor arising thereunder.

5. Transfers. The undersigned acknowledges that the security interest of Lender in the Collateral and all of Lender’s rights and remedies under the Pledge Agreement may be freely transferred or assigned by Lender. In the event of any such transfer or assignment, all of the provisions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of the transferees, successors, and/or assigns of Lender. The provisions of this Agreement shall likewise be binding upon any and all permitted transferees, successors and assigns of the undersigned.

6. Further Assurances. The undersigned shall, from time to time, promptly execute and deliver such further instruments, documents and agreements, and perform such further acts as may be reasonably necessary or proper to carry out and effect the terms of the Pledge Agreement and this Agreement.

7. Reliance. This Agreement is being given to induce Lender to accept the Pledge Agreement and with the understanding that Lender will rely hereon.

8. Counterparts. This Agreement and Acknowledgment may be executed in counterparts.

Pledgor hereby instructs Pledged Entity to act upon any instruction delivered to it by Lender with respect to the Collateral without seeking further instruction from Pledgor, and, by its execution hereof, the undersigned agrees to do so. Pledged Entity, by its written acknowledgement and acceptance hereof, hereby acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Pledge Agreement and hereby confirms that it has simultaneously herewith noted on its books the security interest granted to Lender under the Pledge Agreement. Pledged Entity also waives any rights or requirements at any time hereafter to receive an additional copy of such Pledge Agreement in connection with the registration of any Collateral in the name of Lender or its nominee or in connection with the exercise of voting rights by the Lender or its nominee.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties to this Agreement has caused this Agreement to be duly signed and delivered by its officer duly authorized as of this      day of June, 2012.

 

PLEDGOR:

                                         , LLC,

a                      limited liability company

****** EXHIBIT ONLY – DO NOT SIGN ******
By:  

 

  [SEAL]
Name:
Title:
PLEDGED ENTITY:

                                         , LLC,

a                      limited liability company

****** EXHIBIT ONLY – DO NOT SIGN ******
By:  

 

  [SEAL]
Name:  
Title:  

 

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EXHIBIT B

IRREVOCABLE PROXY AGREEMENT

This Irrevocable Proxy Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made effective as of June 13, 2012 by and among TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II HOLDINGS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Pledgor”), TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Company”), and KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association (together with its successors and assigns, “Secured Party”).

WHEREAS, Pledgor is the beneficial and record holder of the limited liability company interests in Company as set forth on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein (the “Pledged Interests”); and

WHEREAS, Pledgor desires to grant to Secured Party the irrevocable proxy as described in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, Pledgor and Secured Party intend that the proxy granted pursuant hereto be irrevocable during the term of this Agreement and that the powers and proxies granted pursuant to this Agreement are given to secure the obligations of Pledgor under that certain Pledge and Security Agreement, dated effective as of the date hereof between Pledgor and Secured Party (“Pledge Agreement”);

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein contained, and other consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

1. Irrevocable Proxy. Pledgor hereby irrevocably constitutes and appoints Secured Party, from the date of this Agreement until the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, as Pledgor’s true and lawful proxy, for and in Pledgor’s name, place and stead to vote the Pledged Interests and any and all other equity interests in Company by Pledgor whether directly or indirectly, beneficially or of record, now owned or hereafter acquired (the Pledged Interests together with all such other equity interests, the “Pledgor’s Interests”), with respect to any Article 8 Matter (as hereinafter defined). The foregoing proxy shall include the right to sign Pledgor’s name (as member of the Company) to any consent, certificate or other document relating to the Company that applicable law may permit or require, to cause the Pledgor’s Interests to be voted in accordance with the preceding sentence. Pledgor hereby revokes all other proxies and powers of attorney with respect to the Pledgor’s Interests that Pledgor may have previously appointed or granted, to the extent such proxies or powers extend to any Article 8 Matter. Pledgor shall not give a subsequent proxy or power of attorney (and if given, it will not be effective) or enter into any other voting agreement with respect to the Pledgor’s Interests with respect to any Article 8 Matter. Unless an Event of Default under that certain Mezzanine Loan Agreement, dated of even date herewith, by and between Pledgor and Secured Party, shall have occurred and be continuing, notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, Pledgor shall be entitled to exercise any and all voting and other consensual rights pertaining to the Pledgor’s Interests or any part thereof for any purpose not inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement.

 

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As used herein, “Article 8 Matter” means any action, decision, determination or election by the Company or its members that its limited liability company interests or other equity interests, or any of them, be, or cease to be, a “security” as defined in and governed by Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code, and all other matters related to any such action, decision, determination or election.

THE PROXIES AND POWERS GRANTED BY PLEDGOR PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT ARE COUPLED WITH AN INTEREST AND ARE GIVEN TO SECURE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PLEDGOR’S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE PLEDGE AGREEMENT AND UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.

2. Agreements of the Company. The Company shall give copies of any notices or other communications that it sends to Pledgor or to any other members of Company related to any Article 8 Matter to Secured Party at the same time as such notices or other communications are sent to Pledgor or any such other partner of Company. Company acknowledges the powers and proxies granted herein and agrees that Secured Party shall have the sole right during the term of this Agreement to vote the Pledgor’s Interests with respect to any Article 8 Matter.

3. Termination. This Agreement shall terminate at such time as all of Pledgor’s obligations secured hereby have been indefeasibly paid and performed in full and Company shall have received written notice from Secured Party of the termination of this Agreement.

4. Notices. All notices and other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be mailed by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, by a nationally-recognized overnight courier, by facsimile or electronic mail or otherwise delivered by hand or by messenger addressed:

 

(a)   if to Pledgor:   TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II HOLDINGS, LLC
    1900 Main Street, Suite 700
    Irvine, California 92614
    Attn: Ido Dotan
    Facsimile No.: (949) 271-4915
(b)   if to Secured Party   KeyBank National Association
    11501 Outlook, Suite 300
    Overland Park, Kansas 66211
    Facsimile No.: 877-379-1625
(c)   if to Company:   TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC
    1900 Main Street, Suite 700
    Irvine, California 92614
    Attn: Ido Dotan
    Facsimile No.: (949) 271-4915

 

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5. Miscellaneous.

(a) Governing Law. This Agreement and all acts and transactions pursuant hereto shall be governed, construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New York as they apply to contracts entered into and wholly to be performed within such state by residents thereof.

(b) Amendment. Except as expressly provided herein, neither this Agreement nor any term hereof may be amended, waived, discharged or terminated other than by a written instrument referencing this Agreement and signed by each of the parties to this Agreement.

(c) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be enforceable against the parties actually executing such counterparts, and all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

(d) Jurisdiction; Venue. With respect to any disputes arising out of or related to this Agreement, the parties consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of, and venue in, the state or federal courts located within the State of New York.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Irrevocable Proxy Agreement as of the date first above written.

 

PLEDGOR:
****** EXHIBIT ONLY – DO NOT SIGN ******

                                         , LLC,

a                      limited liability company

By:  

 

  [SEAL]
Name:
Title:
COMPANY:

                                         , LLC,

a                      limited liability company

****** EXHIBIT ONLY – DO NOT SIGN ******
By:  

 

  [SEAL]
Name:  
Title:  
LENDER:

 

****** EXHIBIT ONLY – DO NOT SIGN ******
By:  

 

  [SEAL]
Name:    
Title:    

 

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EXHIBIT A TO IRREVOCABLE PROXY AGREEMENT

[PLEDGED INTERESTS]

 

100%  - TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC
EX-10.19 20 d368735dex1019.htm SUBORDINATION OF MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT Subordination of Management Agreement

EXHIBIT 10.19

Loan No. 10061253

SUBORDINATION OF MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

THIS SUBORDINATION OF MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT (as amended, restated, replaced, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, this “Agreement”) is made as of the 13th day of June, 2012, by TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II HOLDINGS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company having its principal place of business at 1900 Main Street, Suite 700, Irvine, California 92614 (“Borrower”), to KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association, having an address at 11501 Outlook, Suite 300, Overland Park, Kansas 66211 (together with its successors and assigns, “Lender”), TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company having an address at 1900 Main Street, Suite 700, Irvine, California 92614 (“Mortgage Borrower”), and TNP PROPERTY MANAGER, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, having its principal place of business at 1900 Main Street, Suite 700, Irvine, California 92614 (“Manager”).

RECITALS:

A. Borrower by its promissory note of even date herewith given to Lender (as the same may hereafter be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented, renewed, extended or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Note”) is indebted to Lender in the principal sum of $2,000,000.00) (the “Loan”) advanced pursuant to that certain Loan Agreement of even date herewith between Borrower and Lender (as the same may hereafter be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented, renewed, extended or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Loan Agreement”). The Note is secured by, among other things, that certain Pledge Agreement (as defined in the Loan Agreement) encumbering the Collateral (as defined in the Pledge Agreement). All capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the respective meanings set forth in the Loan Agreement. The Note, the Loan Agreement, the Pledge Agreement, this Agreement and any of the other documents evidencing or securing the loan or executed or delivered in connection therewith are collectively referred to as the “Loan Documents.”

B. KeyBank National Association, a national banking association, as mortgage lender (“Mortgage Lender”), has made a mortgage loan (“Mortgage Loan”) in the original principal amount of $26,000,000.00 to Mortgage Borrower.

C. Pursuant to those certain management agreements, described on Schedule I attached hereto, and of which true and correct copies are attached hereto as Exhibit A (individually and collectively, the “Management Agreement”), Mortgage Borrower engaged Manager exclusively to rent, lease, operate and manage the Property and Manager is entitled to certain management and other fees (the “Management Fees”) thereunder.

D. Lender requires as a condition to making the Loan that Borrower, Mortgage Borrower and Manager agree to the terms set forth in this Agreement.

AGREEMENT

For good and valuable consideration the parties hereto agree as follows:

1. Subordination of Management Agreement. The Management Agreement and all Management Fees are hereby subordinated to the Loan. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Manager shall be entitled to receive all Management Fees earned and all amounts properly to be reimbursed to Manager


under the Management Agreement; provided that neither Mortgage Borrower nor Borrower shall make, and Manager shall not accept, any payments to Manager in advance of being earned or, in the case of reimbursable expenses, actually incurred. So long as any portion of the Loan remains outstanding, the Manager shall not be entitled to any Management Fees or reimbursements that are accrued in excess of thirty (30) days.

2. Covenants. Notwithstanding any provision of the Management Agreement seemingly to the contrary:

(a) Manager will not assign, alter, amend, or modify the Management Agreement nor terminate the Management Agreement without the prior written consent of Lender. If the Manager does so amend, modify or terminate the Management Agreement without Lender’s prior written approval, such amendment, modification or termination shall be void ab initio.

(b) Manager agrees that it shall not perform its duties under the Management Agreement or otherwise act in a manner which would result in Borrower’s breach of Section 4.1.20 of the Loan Agreement.

(c) Borrower, Mortgage Borrower, and Manager agree that, if: (i) a default by Manager shall occur under the Management Agreement, which default is not cured within any applicable grace or cure period, (ii) the bankruptcy or insolvency of the Manager of the property shall occur, or (iii) Lender is entitled to terminate or to require Borrower to cause the removal of the Manager under Section 9.4 of the Loan Agreement, Lender shall have the right to immediately terminate, or to direct Borrower cause the immediate termination of, such Manager and its Management Agreement and to retain, or to direct Borrower to cause the retention of, a new manager approved by Lender. No termination fee or other compensation shall be due to Manager as a result of any such termination. Borrower, Mortgage Borrower and the Manager further agree that the Lender may terminate the Management Agreement by giving ten (10) days’ notice to the Manager upon the Lender obtaining (A) title to the Collateral (or any portion thereof) whether by foreclosure, bankruptcy sale or otherwise, and/or (B) possession of the Collateral (or any portion thereof) whether personally or through an agent, a receiver or a trustee. If the Lender elects to terminate the Management Agreement in accordance with this Section, Borrower, Mortgage Borrower and the Manager understand and agree that the Manager shall look solely to Mortgage Borrower for any and all fees, charges or other sums payable to the Manager under the Management Agreement. If responsibility for the management of the Property is required to be transferred from Manager in accordance with the provisions hereof, Manager agrees to cooperate fully in transferring its responsibility to a new management company and to effectuate such transfer no later than thirty (30) days from the date the Management Agreement is terminated. Further, Manager hereby agrees not to contest or impede Lender’s exercise of any right it has under or in connection with this Agreement.

(d) Borrower hereby covenants with Lender that during the term of this Agreement and subject to the terms of the Loan Agreement: (i) Borrower shall cause Mortgage Borrower to cause the Manager to manage the Property in a first class manner; (ii) except as set forth herein, Borrower shall not permit Mortgage Borrower to remove or replace the Manager or modify or waive any material terms of the Management Agreement without Lender’s prior written consent; (iii) Borrower shall not permit Mortgage Borrower to terminate or amend the Management Agreement in violation of the Mortgage Loan Documents, nor permit Mortgage Borrower to consent to Manager’s assignment of the Management Agreement in violation of the Mortgage Loan Documents, in each case without Lender’s prior written consent; (iv) Borrower shall cause Mortgage Borrower to promptly notify Lender in writing of any notice or information that

 

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Mortgage Borrower receives which indicates that Manager is terminating the Management Agreement or that Manager is otherwise discontinuing its management of the Property; and (v) Borrower shall cause Mortgage Borrower to promptly notify Lender in writing of any uncured material default by Manager under the Management Agreement.

3. Termination. At such time as the Loan is paid in full, this Agreement and all of Lender’s right, title and interest hereunder with respect to the Management Agreement automatically shall terminate.

4. Estoppel. Manager represents and warrants to Lender that (a) the Management Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A is in full force and effect and has not been modified, amended or assigned other than pursuant to this Agreement, (b) neither Manager nor Mortgage Borrower is in default under any of the terms, covenants or provisions of the Management Agreement and Manager knows of no event which, but for the passage of time or the giving of notice or both, would constitute an event of default under the Management Agreement, (c) neither Manager nor Mortgage Borrower has commenced any action or given or received any notice for the purpose of terminating the Management Agreement and (d) the Management Fees and all other sums due and payable to the Manager under the Management Agreement as of the date hereof have been paid in full.

5. Subordinate to Mortgage Loan. This Agreement is subject and subordinate to that certain Assignment of Management Agreement and Subordination of Management Fees, among Mortgage Borrower, Manager and Mortgage Lender.

6. Consent and Agreement by Manager. Manager hereby acknowledges and consents to this Agreement and agrees that Manager will act in conformity with the provisions of this Agreement and Lender’s rights hereunder.

7. Lender Opportunity to Cure. Manager agrees that, until the Loan is repaid in full, it will not exercise any remedies under the Management Agreement following a Mortgage Borrower default thereof without having first given to Lender (a) written notice of the alleged Mortgage Borrower default and (b) subject to any rights of Mortgage Lender to cure, the opportunity to cure such default within the longer of (i) thirty (30) days after the cure period provided under the Management Agreement to Mortgage Borrower, or (ii) thirty (30) days from receipt of Manager’s notice to Lender of a Mortgage Borrower default. Manager acknowledges that Lender is not obligated to cure any Mortgage Borrower default, but if Lender elects to do so, Manager agrees to accept cure by Lender as that of Mortgage Borrower under the Management Agreement and will not exercise any right or remedy under the Management Agreement for a Mortgage Borrower default. Performance rendered by Lender on Mortgage Borrower’s behalf is without prejudice to Lender’s rights against Borrower or Mortgage Borrower under the Loan Documents.

8. Further Assurances. Manager further agrees to (a) execute such affidavits and certificates as Lender shall require to further evidence the agreements herein contained, (b) on request from Lender, furnish Lender with copies of such information as Mortgage Borrower is entitled to receive under the Management Agreement and (c) cooperate with Lender’s representative in any inspection of all or any portion of the Property.

9. Governing Law. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK (“GOVERNING STATE”).

(b) BORROWER AND MANAGER HEREBY CONSENT TO PERSONAL JURISDICTION IN THE GOVERNING STATE. JURISDICTION AND VENUE OF ANY ACTION BROUGHT TO ENFORCE THIS ASSIGNMENT OR ANY OTHER LOAN

 

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DOCUMENT OR ANY ACTION RELATING TO THE LOAN OR THE RELATIONSHIPS CREATED BY OR UNDER THE LOAN DOCUMENTS (“ACTION”) SHALL, AT THE ELECTION OF LENDER, BE IN (AND IF ANY ACTION IS ORIGINALLY BROUGHT IN ANOTHER VENUE, THE ACTION SHALL AT THE ELECTION OF LENDER BE TRANSFERRED TO) A STATE OR FEDERAL COURT OF APPROPRIATE JURISDICTION LOCATED IN THE GOVERNING STATE. BORROWER AND MANAGER EACH HEREBY CONSENTS AND SUBMITS TO THE PERSONAL JURISDICTION OF THE STATE COURTS OF THE GOVERNING STATE AND OF FEDERAL COURTS LOCATED IN THE GOVERNING STATE IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTION AND HEREBY WAIVES ANY AND ALL PERSONAL RIGHTS UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY OTHER STATE TO OBJECT TO JURISDICTION WITHIN SUCH STATE FOR PURPOSES OF ANY ACTION. Borrower and Manager each hereby waives and agrees not to assert, as a defense to any Action or a motion to transfer venue of any Action, (i) any claim that it is not subject to such jurisdiction, (ii) any claim that any Action may not be brought against it or is not maintainable in those courts or that this Agreement may not be enforced in or by those courts, or that it is exempt or immune from execution, (iii) that the Action is brought in an inconvenient forum, or (iv) that the venue for the Action is in any way improper.

10. Notices. All notices, consents, approvals and requests required or permitted hereunder or shall be given in writing and shall be effective for all purposes if hand delivered or sent by (a) certified or registered United States mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested or (b) expedited prepaid delivery service, either commercial or United States Postal Service, with proof of attempted delivery, or (c) by telecopier (with answer back acknowledged) and with a second copy to be sent to the intended recipient by an other means permitted under this Section, addressed as follows (or at such other address and Person as shall be designated from time to time by any party hereto, as the case may be, in a written notice to the other parties hereto in the manner provided for in this Section):

 

If to Lender:   KeyBank National Association
  11501 Outlook, Suite 300
  Overland Park, Kansas 66211
  Facsimile No.: 877-379-1625
with a copy to:   Daniel Flanigan, Esq.
  Polsinelli Shughart PC
  700 W. 47th Street, Suite 1000
  Kansas City, Missouri 64112
  Facsimile No.: (816) 753-1536
If to Borrower:   c/o Thompson National Properties, LLC
  1900 Main Street, Suite 700
  Irvine, California 92614
  Attention: Ido Dotan
  Facsimile No.: (949) 271-4915
With a copy to:   Kaplan Voekler Cunningham & Frank PLC
  7 East 2nd Street
  Richmond, Virginia 23218-2470
  Attention: Thomas Voekler
  Facsimile No.: (804) 525-1794

 

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If to Manager:   c/o Thompson National Properties, LLC
  1900 Main Street, Suite 700
  Irvine, California 92614
  Attention: Ido Dotan
  Facsimile No.: (949) 271-4915
With a copy to:   Kaplan Voekler Cunningham & Frank PLC
  7 East 2nd Street
  Richmond, Virginia 23218-2470
  Attention: Thomas Voekler
  Facsimile No.: (804) 525-1794

A notice shall be deemed to have been given: in the case of hand delivery, at the time of delivery; in the case of registered or certified mail, when delivered or the first attempted delivery on a Business Day; or in the case of expedited prepaid delivery, upon the first attempted delivery on a Business Day; or in the case of telecopy, upon sender’s receipt of a machine-generated confirmation of successful transmission after advice by telephone to recipient that a telecopy notice is forthcoming.

11. No Oral Change. This Agreement, and any provisions hereof, may not be modified, amended, waived, extended, changed, discharged or terminated orally or by any act or failure to act on the part of Borrower, Mortgage Borrower, Lender or Manager, but only by an agreement in writing signed by the party against whom enforcement of any modification, amendment, waiver, extension, change, discharge or termination is sought.

12. Liability. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Borrower and Lender and their respective successors and assigns forever.

13. Inapplicable Provisions. If any term, covenant or condition of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, this Agreement shall be construed without such provision.

14. Headings, etc. The headings and captions of various paragraphs of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and are not to be construed as defining or limiting, in any way, the scope or intent of the provisions hereof.

15. Duplicate Originals, Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of duplicate originals and each duplicate original shall be deemed to be an original. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which counterparts shall be deemed an original instrument and all of which together shall constitute a single Agreement. The failure of any party hereto to execute this Agreement, or any counterpart hereof, shall not relieve the other signatories from their obligations hereunder.

16. Number and Gender. Whenever the context may require, any pronouns used herein shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine or neuter forms, and the singular form of nouns and pronouns shall include the plural and vice versa.

17. Miscellaneous. (a) Wherever pursuant to this Agreement (i) Lender exercises any right given to it to approve or disapprove, (ii) any arrangement or term is to be satisfactory to Lender, or (iii) any other decision or determination is to be made by Lender, the decision of Lender to approve or disapprove, all decisions that arrangements or terms are satisfactory or not satisfactory and all other decisions and determinations made by Lender, shall be in the sole and absolute discretion of Lender and shall be final and conclusive, except as may be otherwise expressly and specifically provided herein.

 

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(b) Wherever pursuant to this Agreement it is provided that Borrower shall pay any costs and expenses, such costs and expenses shall include, but not be limited to, legal fees and disbursements of Lender, whether retained firms, the reimbursement for the expenses of in house staff or otherwise.

(c) If more than one Person has executed this Agreement as “Borrower” or as “Manager,” the obligations of all such Persons hereunder shall be joint and several.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Agreement as of the date and year first written above.

 

BORROWER:

TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II HOLDINGS, LLC,

a Delaware limited liability company

By:   TNP Strategic Retail Operating Partnership, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, its sole member
 

By:

  TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation, its general partner
    By:  

/s/ Anthony W. Thompson

    Name:  

Anthony W. Thompson

    Title:  

CEO

 

SIGNATURE PAGE TO SUBORDINATION OF MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT


LENDER:
KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association
By:  

/s/ Mary Ann Gripka

Name:  

Mary Ann Gripka

Title:  

Designated Signer

 

SIGNATURE PAGE TO SUBORDINATION OF MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT


MANAGER:
TNP PROPERTY MANAGER, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
By:  

/s/ Anthony W. Thompson

Name:  

Anthony W. Thompson

Title:  

CEO

 

SIGNATURE PAGE TO SUBORDINATION OF MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT


MORTGAGE BORROWER:

TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II, LLC,

a Delaware limited liability company

By:   TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II HOLDINGS, LLC,
  a Delaware limited liability company, its managing member
 

By:

  TNP Strategic Retail Operating Partnership, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, its sole member
    By:   TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation, its general partner
      By:  

/s/ Anthony W. Thompson

      Name:  

Anthony W. Thompson

      Title:  

CEO

 

SIGNATURE PAGE TO SUBORDINATION OF MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT


EXHIBIT A

MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

 

Exhibit A-1


Schedule I

1. Property and Asset Management Agreement by and between TNP SRT Cochran Bypass, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and TNP Property Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, dated January 26, 2012, as assigned to Mortgage Borrower.

2. Property and Asset Management Agreement by and between TNP SRT Morningside Marketplace, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and TNP Property Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, dated January 9, 2012, as assigned to Mortgage Borrower.

3. Property and Asset Management Agreement by and between TNP SRT Ensenada Shopping Center, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and TNP Property Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, dated February 2, 2012, as assigned to Mortgage Borrower.

4. Property and Asset Management Agreement by and between TNP SRT Turkey Creek, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and TNP Property Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, dated March 12, 2012, as assigned to Mortgage Borrower.

5. Property and Asset Management Agreement by and between TNP SRT Florissant Marketplace, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and TNP Property Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, dated May 16, 2012, as assigned to Mortgage Borrower.

 

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EX-10.20 21 d368735dex1020.htm GUARANTY AGREEMENT Guaranty Agreement

EXHIBIT 10.20

Lender’s Loan No. 10061253

GUARANTY AGREEMENT

THIS GUARANTY AGREEMENT (this “Guaranty”) is made effective as of June 13, 2012, by TNP STRATEGIC RETAIL TRUST, INC., a Maryland corporation, whose address is 1900 Main Street, Suite 700, Irvine, California 92614 (“Guarantor”) in favor of KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association, having a place of business at 11501 Outlook, Suite 300, Overland Park, Kansas 66211, its successors and assigns (“Lender”).

Recitals

The following recitals are a material part of this instrument:

A. Lender is making a loan in the principal sum of $2,000,000.00 (the “Loan”) to TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II HOLDINGS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Borrower”), on or about the date of this Guaranty. Guarantor has a significant financial interest in Lender’s making of the Loan to Borrower, and will realize significant financial benefit from the Loan. The Loan is evidenced by a Mezzanine Loan Agreement of even date herewith between Borrower and Lender (the “Loan Agreement”) and a Promissory Note (the “Note”) of even date herewith in the principal amount of the Loan from Borrower to Lender and is secured in part by a Pledge and Security Agreement from Borrower for the benefit of Lender (the “Pledge Agreement”), which grants to Lender, among other things, a first priority security interest in the Collateral (as defined in the Pledge Agreement). The Loan Agreement, Note, Pledge Agreement and all other documents and instruments existing now or after the date hereof that evidence, secure or otherwise relate to the Loan, including this Guaranty, any security agreements, financing statements, other guaranties, indemnity agreements (including environmental indemnity agreements), letters of credit, or escrow/holdback or similar agreements or arrangements, together with all amendments, modifications, substitutions or replacements thereof, are sometimes herein collectively referred to as the “Loan Documents” or individually as a “Loan Document.” The Loan Documents are hereby incorporated by this reference as if fully set forth in this Guaranty. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Loan Agreement.

B. Lender has required that Guarantor guaranty to Lender the payment of the Liabilities (as such term is defined in Section 2.1 hereof).

C. Lender is unwilling to make the Loan to Borrower absent this Guaranty.


Agreement

In consideration of Lender’s agreement to make the Loan to Borrower and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and legal sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, Guarantor hereby states and agrees as follows:

1. Request to Make Loan. Guarantor hereby requests that Lender make the Loan to Borrower and that Lender extend credit and give financial accommodations to Borrower, as Borrower may desire and as Lender may grant, from time to time, whether to the Borrower alone or to the Borrower and others, and specifically to make the Loan described in the Loan Documents.

2. Guaranty of Liabilities.

2.1 Guarantor hereby absolutely and unconditionally guarantees full and punctual payment and performance when due of the following (collectively, the “Liabilities”): (a) all payments due under the Note, including the repayment of all additional advances of any kind that may be made by Lender to Borrower, whether at stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise, (b) any and all renewals or extensions of any such item of indebtedness or obligation or any part thereof, (c) all obligations and indebtedness of any kind or nature arising under any of the Loan Documents; (d) any future advances that may be made by Lender related to the Loan or the Collateral, whether made to protect the security or otherwise, and whether or not evidenced by additional promissory notes or other evidences of indebtedness; (e) all interest due on all of the same; (f) all expenses, including attorney’s fees, incurred by Lender in connection with the enforcement of Lender’s rights under this Guaranty and all Administration and Enforcement Expenses.

2.2 Upon the request of Lender, Guarantor shall immediately pay or perform the Liabilities when they or any of them become due or are to be paid or performed under the term of any of the Loan Documents. Any amounts received by Lender from any sources and applied by Lender towards the payment of the Liabilities shall be applied in such order of application as Lender may from time to time elect. All Liabilities shall conclusively be presumed to have been created, extended, contracted, or incurred by Lender in reliance upon this Guaranty and all dealings between Borrower and Lender shall likewise be presumed to be in reliance upon this Guaranty.

2.3 For the purpose of this Guaranty, “Administration and Enforcement Expenses” shall mean all fees and expenses incurred at any time or from time to time by Lender, including legal (whether for the purpose of advice, negotiation, documentation, defense, enforcement or otherwise), accounting, financial advisory, auditing, rating agency, appraisal, valuation, title or title insurance, UCC insurance, engineering, environmental, collection agency, or other expert or consulting or similar services, in connection with: (a) the origination of the Loan, including the negotiation and preparation of the Loan Documents and any amendments or modifications of the Loan or the Loan Documents, whether or not consummated; (b) the administration, servicing or enforcement of the Loan or the Loan Documents, including any request for interpretation or modification of the Loan Documents or any matter related to the Loan or the servicing thereof (which shall include the consideration of any requests for consents, waivers, modifications, approvals, lease reviews or similar matters and any proposed transfer of the Collateral or any interest therein), (c) any litigation, contest, dispute, suit, arbitration, mediation, proceeding or action (whether instituted by or against Lender, including actions brought by or on behalf of Borrower or Borrower’s bankruptcy estate or any indemnitor or guarantor of the Loan or any other person) in any way relating to the Loan or the Loan Documents including in connection with any bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency, or

 

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receivership proceeding; (d) any attempt to enforce any rights of Lender against Borrower or any other person that may be obligated to Lender by virtue of any Loan Document or otherwise whether or not litigation is commenced in pursuance of such rights; and (e) protection, enforcement against, or liquidation of the Collateral or any other collateral for the Loan, including any attempt to inspect, verify, preserve, restore, collect, sell, liquidate or otherwise dispose of or realize upon the Loan, the Collateral or any other collateral for the Loan. Provided no Event of Default has occurred, fees and expenses related solely to origination and administration of the Loan shall be limited to reasonable fees and expenses, but charges of rating agencies, governmental entities or other third parties that are outside of the control of Lender shall not be subject to the reasonableness standard.

3. Additional Advances, Renewals, Extensions and Releases. Guarantor hereby agrees and consents that, without notice to or further consent by Guarantor, Lender may make additional advances with respect to the Loan, and the obligations of Borrower or any other party in connection with the Loan may be renewed, extended, modified, accelerated or released by Lender as Lender may deem advisable, and any collateral the Lender may hold or in which the Lender may have an interest may be exchanged, sold, released or surrendered by it, as it may deem advisable, without impairing or affecting the obligations of Guarantor hereunder in any way whatsoever.

4. Waivers.

4.1 Guarantor hereby waives each of the following: (a) any and all notice of the acceptance of this Guaranty or of the creation, renewal or accrual of any Liabilities, present or future (including any additional advances made by Lender under the Loan Documents); (b) the reliance of Lender upon this Guaranty; (c) notice of the existence or creation of any Loan Document or of any of the Liabilities; (d) protest, presentment, demand for payment, notice of default or nonpayment, notice of dishonor to or upon Guarantor, Borrower or any other party liable for any of the Liabilities; (e) any and all other notices or formalities to which Guarantor may otherwise be entitled, including notice of Lender’s granting the Borrower any indulgences or extensions of time on the payment of any Liabilities; and (f) promptness in making any claim or demand hereunder.

4.2 No delay or failure on the part of Lender in the exercise of any right or remedy against either Borrower or Guarantor shall operate as a waiver thereof, and no single or partial exercise by Lender of any right or remedy herein shall preclude other or further exercise thereof or of any other right or remedy whether contained herein or in the Note or any of the other Loan Documents. No action of Lender permitted hereunder shall in any way impair or affect this Guaranty.

4.3 Guarantor acknowledges and agrees that Guarantor shall be and remain absolutely and unconditionally liable for the full amount of all Liabilities notwithstanding any of the following, and Guarantor waives any defense or counterclaims to which Guarantor may be entitled, based upon any of the following, in any proceeding (without prejudice to assert the same in a separate cause of action at a later time):

(a) Any or all of the Liabilities being or hereafter becoming invalid or otherwise unenforceable for any reason whatsoever or being or hereafter becoming released or discharged, in whole or in part, whether pursuant to a proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws or otherwise; or

 

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(b) Lender failing or delaying to properly perfect or continue the perfection of any security interest or lien on any property which secures any of the Debt, or to protect the property covered by such security interest or enforce its rights respecting such property or security interest; or

(c) Lender failing to give notice of any disposition of any property serving as collateral for any Debt or failing to dispose of such collateral in a commercially reasonable manner; or

(d) Any other circumstance that might otherwise constitute a defense other than payment in full of the Liabilities.

5. Guaranty of Payment. Guarantor agrees that Guarantor’s liability hereunder is primary, absolute and unconditional without regard to the liability of any other party. This Guaranty shall be construed as an absolute, irrevocable and unconditional guaranty of payment and performance (and not a guaranty of collection), without regard to the validity, regularity or enforceability of any of the Liabilities.

6. Guaranty Effective Regardless of Collateral. This Guaranty is made and shall continue as to any and all Liabilities without regard to any liens or security interests in any collateral, the validity, effectiveness or enforceability of such liens or security interests, or the existence or validity of any other guaranties or rights of Lender against any other obligors. Any and all such collateral, security, guaranties and rights against other obligors, if any, may from time to time without notice to or consent of Guarantor, be granted, sold, released, surrendered, exchanged, settled, compromised, waived, subordinated or modified, with or without consideration, on such terms or conditions as may be acceptable to Lender, without in any manner affecting or impairing the liabilities of Guarantor. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, it is acknowledged that Guarantor’s liability hereunder shall survive any foreclosure proceeding, any foreclosure sale, any strict foreclosure, and any release of the Collateral.

7. Additional Credit. Credit or financial accommodation may be granted or continued from time to time by Lender to Borrower regardless of Borrower’s financial or other condition at the time of any such grant or continuation, without notice to or the consent of Guarantor and without affecting Guarantor’s obligations hereunder. Lender shall have no obligation to disclose or discuss with Guarantor its assessment of the financial condition of Borrower.

8. Rescission of Payments. If at any time payment of any of the Liabilities or any part thereof is rescinded or must otherwise be restored or returned by Lender upon the insolvency, bankruptcy or reorganization of Borrower or under any other circumstances whatsoever, this Guaranty shall, upon such rescission, restoration or return, continue to be effective or shall (if previously terminated) be reinstated, as the case may be, as if such payment had not been made.

 

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9. Additional Waivers. So long as any portion of the Liabilities remains unpaid or any portion of the Liabilities (or any security therefor) that has been paid to Lender remains subject to invalidation, reversal or avoidance as a preference, fraudulent transfer or for any other reason whatsoever (whether under bankruptcy or non-bankruptcy law) to being set aside or required to be repaid to Borrower as a debtor in possession or to any trustee in bankruptcy, Guarantor irrevocably waives (a) any rights which it may acquire against Borrower by way of subrogation under this Guaranty or by virtue of any payment made hereunder (whether contractual, under the Bankruptcy Code or similar state or federal statute, under common law, or otherwise), (b) all contractual, common law, statutory or other rights of reimbursement, contribution, exoneration or indemnity (or any similar right) from or against Borrower that may have arisen in connection with this Guaranty, (c) any right to participate in any way in the Loan Documents or in the right, title and interest in any collateral securing the payment of Borrower’s obligations to Lender, and (d) all rights, remedies and claims relating to any of the foregoing. If any amount is paid to Guarantor on account of subrogation rights or otherwise, such amount shall be held in trust for its benefit and shall forthwith be paid to Lender to be applied to Borrower’s obligations secured by the Pledge Agreement, whether matured or unmatured, in such order as Lender shall determine.

10. Independent Obligations. The obligations of Guarantor are independent of the obligations of Borrower, and a separate action or actions for payment, damages or performance may be brought and prosecuted against Guarantor, whether or not an action is brought against Borrower or the security for Borrower’s obligations, and whether or not Borrower is joined in any such action or actions. Guarantor expressly waives any requirement that Lender institute suit against Borrower or any other persons, or exercise or exhaust its remedies or rights against Borrower or against any other person, other guarantor, or other collateral securing all or any part of the Liabilities, prior to enforcing any rights Lender has under this Guaranty or otherwise. Lender may pursue all or any such remedies at one or more different times without in any way impairing its rights or remedies hereunder. Guarantor hereby further waives the benefit of any statute of limitations affecting its liability hereunder or the enforcement hereof. If there shall be more than one guarantor with respect to any of the Liabilities, then the obligations of each such guarantor shall be joint and several.

11. Subordination of Indebtedness of Borrower to Guarantor. Any indebtedness of Borrower to Guarantor now or hereafter existing is hereby subordinated to the prior payment in full of the Liabilities. Guarantor agrees that following the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, until the Liabilities have been paid in full, Guarantor will not seek, accept or retain for Guarantor’s own account, any payment (whether for principal, interest, or otherwise) from Borrower for or on account of such subordinated debt. Following the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, any payments to Guarantor on account of such subordinated debt shall be collected and received by Guarantor in trust for Lender and shall be paid over to Lender on account of the Liabilities without impairing or releasing the obligations of Guarantor hereunder. Guarantor hereby unconditionally and irrevocably agrees that (a) Guarantor will not at any time while the Liabilities remain unpaid, assert against Borrower (or Borrower’s estate in the event that Borrower becomes the subject of

 

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any case or proceeding under any federal or state bankruptcy or insolvency laws) any right or claim to indemnification, reimbursement contribution or payment for or with respect to any and all amounts Guarantor may pay or be obligated to pay Lender, including the Liabilities, and any and all obligations which Guarantor may perform, satisfy or discharge, under or with respect to the Guaranty, and (b) Guarantor subordinates to the debt now owed by Borrower to Lender all such rights and claims to indemnification, reimbursement contribution or payment that Guarantor may have now or at any time against Borrower (or Borrower’s estate in the event that Borrower becomes the subject of any case or proceeding under any federal or state bankruptcy or insolvency laws).

12. Claims in Bankruptcy. Guarantor shall file all claims against Borrower in any bankruptcy or other proceeding in which the filing of claims is required by law upon any indebtedness of Borrower to Guarantor and will assign to Lender all right of Guarantor thereunder. Guarantor hereby irrevocably appoints Lender its attorney-in-fact, which appointment is coupled with an interest, to file any such claim that Guarantor may fail to file, in the name of Guarantor or, in Lender’s discretion, to assign the claim and to cause proof of claim to be filed in the name of Lender’s nominee. In all such cases, whether in administration, bankruptcy or otherwise, the person or persons authorized to pay such claim shall pay to Lender the full amount thereof and, to the full extent necessary for that purpose, Guarantor hereby assigns to Lender all of Guarantor’s rights to any such payments or distributions to which Guarantor would otherwise be entitled.

13. Guarantor’s Representations and Warranties. Guarantor represents, warrants and covenants to and with Lender that:

13.1 There is no action or proceeding pending or to the knowledge of Guarantor, threatened against Guarantor before any court or administrative agency which might result in any material adverse change in the business or financial condition of Guarantor or in the property of Guarantor;

13.2 Guarantor has filed all Federal and State income tax returns which Guarantor has been required to file, and has paid all taxes as shown on said returns and on all assessments received by Guarantor to the extent that such taxes have become due;

13.3 Neither the execution nor delivery of this Guaranty nor fulfillment of nor compliance with the terms and provisions hereof will conflict with, or result in a breach of the terms, conditions or provisions of, or constitute a default under, or result in the creation of any lien, charge or encumbrance upon any property or assets of Guarantor under any agreement or instrument to which Guarantor is now a party or by which Guarantor may be bound;

13.4 This Guaranty is a valid and legally binding agreement of Guarantor and is enforceable against Guarantor in accordance with its terms;

13.5 Guarantor has either (i) examined the Loan Documents or (ii) has had an opportunity to examine the Loan Documents and has waived the right to examine them; and

13.6 Guarantor has the full power, authority, and legal right to execute and deliver this Guaranty. If Guarantor is not an individual, (i) Guarantor is duly organized, validly

 

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existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of its formation, and (ii) the execution, delivery and performance of this Guaranty by Guarantor has been duly and validly authorized and the person(s) signing this Guaranty on Guarantor’s behalf has been validly authorized and directed to sign this Guaranty.

14. Notice of Litigation. Guarantor shall promptly give Lender notice of all litigation or proceedings before any court or Governmental Authority affecting Guarantor or its property, except litigation or proceedings which, if adversely determined, would not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or operations of Guarantor or its ability to perform any of its obligations hereunder.

15. Access to Records. Guarantor shall give Lender and its representatives access to, and permit Lender and such representatives to examine, copy or make extracts from, any and all books, records and documents in the possession of Guarantor relating to the performance of Guarantor’s obligations hereunder and under any of the Loan Documents, all at such times and as often as Lender may reasonably request. If Guarantor is not an individual, Guarantor shall continuously maintain its existence and shall not dissolve or permit its dissolution.

16. Assignment by Lender. In connection with any sale, assignment or transfer of the Loan, Lender may sell, assign or transfer this Guaranty and all or any of its rights, privileges, interests and remedies hereunder to any other person or entity whatsoever without notice to or consent by Guarantor, and in such event the assignee shall be entitled to the benefits of this Guaranty and to exercise all rights, interests and remedies as fully as Lender.

17. Termination. This Guaranty shall terminate only when all of the Liabilities have been paid in full, including all interest thereon, late charges and other charges and fees included within the Liabilities. When the conditions described above have been fully met, Lender will, upon request, furnish to Guarantor a written cancellation of this Guaranty.

18. Notices. All notices, consents, approvals and requests required or permitted hereunder shall be given in writing and shall be effective for all purposes if hand delivered or sent by (a) certified or registered United States mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested or (b) expedited prepaid delivery service, either commercial or United States Postal Service, with proof of attempted delivery, or (c) by telecopier (with answer back acknowledged), addressed as follows (or at such other address and Person as shall be designated from time to time by any party hereto, as the case may be, in a written notice to the other parties hereto in the manner provided for in this Section):

 

If to Lender:    KeyBank National Association
   11501 Outlook, Suite 300
   Overland Park, Kansas 66211
   Facsimile No.: 877-379-1625
   Attention: Loan Servicing
with a copy to:    Daniel Flanigan, Esq.
   Polsinelli Shughart PC
   700 W. 47th Street, Suite 1000
   Kansas City, Missouri 64112
   Facsimile No.: (816) 753-1536

 

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If to Guarantor:    TNP STRATEGIC RETAIL TRUST, INC.
   c/o Thompson National Properties, LLC
   1900 Main Street, Suite 700
   Irvine, California 92614
   Attention: Ido Dotan
   Facsimile No.: (949) 271-4915
With a copy to:    Kaplan Voekler Cunningham & Frank PLC
   7 East 2nd Street
   Richmond, Virginia 23218-2470
   Attention: Thomas Voekler
   Facsimile No.: (804) 525-1794

A notice shall be deemed to have been given: in the case of hand delivery, at the time of delivery; in the case of registered or certified mail, when delivered or the first attempted delivery on a Business Day (as defined in the Loan Agreement); or in the case of expedited prepaid delivery, upon the first attempted delivery on a Business Day; or in the case of telecopy, upon sender’s receipt of a machine-generated confirmation of successful transmission after advice by telephone to recipient that a telecopy notice is forthcoming.

19. Waiver of Jury Trial. TO THE EXTENT NOW OR HEREAFTER PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, GUARANTOR AND LENDER EACH HEREBY AGREE NOT TO ELECT A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY ISSUE TRIABLE OF RIGHT BY JURY, AND WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY FULLY TO THE EXTENT THAT ANY SUCH RIGHT SHALL NOW OR HEREAFTER EXIST WITH REGARD TO THIS GUARANTY, THE NOTE, THE PLEDGE AGREEMENT OR THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS, OR ANY CLAIM, COUNTERCLAIM OR OTHER ACTION ARISING IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. THIS WAIVER OF RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IS GIVEN KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY BY GUARANTOR AND LENDER, AND IS INTENDED TO ENCOMPASS INDIVIDUALLY EACH INSTANCE AND EACH ISSUE AS TO WHICH RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY WOULD OTHERWISE ACCRUE. GUARANTOR AND LENDER EACH ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO FILE A COPY OF THIS SECTION IN ANY PROCEEDING AS CONCLUSIVE EVIDENCE OF THIS WAIVER BY EACH OTHER.

20. Miscellaneous. This Guaranty shall be a continuing guaranty. This Guaranty shall bind the heirs, successors and assigns of Guarantor (except that Guarantor may not assign his, her, or its liabilities under this Guaranty without the prior written consent of Lender, which consent Lender may in its discretion withhold), and shall inure to the benefit of Lender, its successors, transferees and assigns. Each provision of this Guaranty shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law. Neither this Guaranty nor any of the terms hereof, including the provisions of this Section, may be terminated, amended, supplemented, waived or modified orally, but only by an instrument in writing executed by the party against which enforcement of the termination, amendment, supplement, waiver or

 

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modification is sought, and the parties hereby: (a) expressly agree that it shall not be reasonable for any of them to rely on any alleged, non-written amendment to this Guaranty; (b) irrevocably waive any and all right to enforce any alleged, non-written amendment to this Guaranty; and (c) expressly agree that it shall be beyond the scope of authority (apparent or otherwise) for any of their respective agents to agree to any non-written modification of this Guaranty. This Guaranty may be executed in several counterparts, each of which counterpart shall be deemed an original instrument and all of which together shall constitute a single Guaranty. The failure of any party hereto to execute this Guaranty, or any counterpart hereof, shall not relieve the other signatories from their obligations hereunder. As used in this Guaranty, (i) the terms “include,” “including” and similar terms shall be construed as if followed by the phrase “without being limited to,” (ii) any pronoun used herein shall be deemed to cover all genders, and words importing the singular number shall mean and include the plural number, and vice versa, (iii) all captions to the Sections hereof are used for convenience and reference only and in no way define, limit or describe the scope or intent of, or in any way affect, this Guaranty, (iv) no inference in favor of, or against, Lender or Guarantor shall be drawn from the fact that such party has drafted any portion hereof or any other Loan Document, (v) the term “Borrower” shall mean individually and collectively, jointly and severally, each Borrower (if more than one) and shall include the successors (including any subsequent owner or owners of the Property or any part thereof or any interest therein and Borrower in its capacity as debtor-in-possession after the commencement of any bankruptcy proceeding), assigns, heirs, personal representatives, executors and administrators of Borrower, (vi) the term “or” has, except where otherwise indicated, the inclusive meaning represented by the phrase “and/or,” (vii) the words “hereof,” “herein,” “hereby,” “hereunder,” and similar terms in this Guaranty refer to this Guaranty as a whole and not to any particular provision or section of this Guaranty, and (viii) an Event of Default shall “continue” or be “continuing” until such Event of Default has been waived in writing by Lender. Any capitalized term used herein that is defined in any other Loan Document and not otherwise defined herein shall have the same meaning when used in this Guaranty. Wherever Lender’s judgment, consent, approval or discretion is required under this Guaranty or Lender shall have an option, election, or right of determination or any other power to decide any matter relating to the terms of this Guaranty, including any right to determine that something is satisfactory or not (“Decision Power”), such Decision Power shall be exercised in the sole and absolute discretion of Lender except as may be otherwise expressly and specifically provided herein. Such Decision Power and each other power granted to Lender upon this Guaranty or any other Loan Document may be exercised by Lender or by any authorized agent of Lender (including any servicer and/or attorney-in-fact), and Guarantor hereby expressly agrees to recognize the exercise of such Decision Power by such authorized agent. If any provision of this Guaranty is held invalid or unenforceable by final and unappealable judgment of the court having jurisdiction over the matter and persons, such provisions shall be ineffective only to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of such provision, its application in other circumstances, or the remaining provisions of this Guaranty.

21. Applicable Law; Jurisdiction and Venue. This Guaranty shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New York without regard to the conflicts of law provisions thereof (“Governing State”). Guarantor hereby consents to personal jurisdiction in the Governing State. Venue of any action brought to enforce this Guaranty or any other Loan Document or any action relating to the Loan or the relationships created by or under the Loan Documents (“Action”) shall, at the election of Lender, be in (and if any Action is originally

 

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brought in another venue, the Action shall at the election of Lender be transferred to) a state or federal court of appropriate jurisdiction located in the Governing State. Guarantor hereby consents and submits to the personal jurisdiction of the Governing State and of federal courts located in the Governing State in connection with any Action and hereby waives any and all personal rights under the laws of any other state to object to jurisdiction within such State for purposes of any Action. Guarantor hereby waives and agrees not to assert, as a defense to any Action or a motion to transfer venue of any Action, (a) any claim that it is not subject to such jurisdiction, (b) any claim that any Action may not be brought against it or is not maintainable in those courts or that this Guaranty may not be enforced in or by those courts, or that it is exempt or immune from execution, (c) that the Action is brought in an inconvenient forum, or (d) that the venue for the Action is in any way improper.

22. OFAC. Guarantor hereby represents, warrants and covenants that Guarantor is not (nor will be) a person with whom Lender is restricted from doing business under regulations of the Office of Foreign Asset Control (“OFAC”) of the Department of the Treasury of the United States of America (including, those Persons named on OFAC’s Specially Designated and Blocked Persons list) or under any statute, executive order (including, the September 24, 2001 Executive Order Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism), or other governmental action and is not and shall not engage in any dealings or transactions or otherwise be associated with such persons. In addition, Guarantor hereby covenants to provide Lender with any additional information that Lender deems necessary from time to time in order to ensure compliance with all applicable laws concerning money laundering and similar activities.

23. Local Law Provisions. In the event of any inconsistencies between the terms and conditions of this Section and any other terms and conditions of this Guaranty (other than the terms and conditions of Section 24), the terms and conditions of this Section shall be binding.

NONE.

24. Additional Provisions. In the event of any inconsistencies between the terms and conditions of this Section and any other terms and conditions of this Guaranty, the terms and conditions of this Section shall be binding.

NONE.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Guarantor has executed or caused this Guaranty to be executed effective as of the day and year first above written.

 

Guarantor:     TNP STRATEGIC RETAIL TRUST, INC., a Maryland corporation
    By:  

/s/ Anthony W. Thompson

    Name:  

Anthony W. Thompson

    Title:  

CEO

SIGNATURE PAGE TO GUARANTY (MEZZANINE)

EX-10.21 22 d368735dex1021.htm ENVIRONMENTAL INDEMNITY AGREEMENT Environmental Indemnity Agreement

EXHIBIT 10.21

Loan No. 10061253

ENVIRONMENTAL INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

THIS ENVIRONMENTAL INDEMNITY AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made as of the 13th day of June, 2012, by TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II HOLDINGS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, having an address at 1900 Main Street, Suite 700, Irvine, California 92614 (“Borrower”) and TNP STRATEGIC RETAIL TRUST, INC., a Maryland corporation, having an address at 1900 Main Street, Suite 700, Irvine, California 92614 (“Strategic”; Borrower and Strategic hereinafter referred to, individually and collectively, as the context may require, as “Indemnitor”), in favor of KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association, having an address at 11501 Outlook, Suite 300, Overland Park, Kansas 66211 (together with its successors and assigns, “Indemnitee”) and the other Indemnified Parties.

RECITALS:

A. Lender is making a loan in the principal sum of $2,000,000.00 (the “Loan”) to Borrower on or about the date of this Agreement. Indemnitor has a significant financial interest in Lender’s making of the Loan to Borrower, and will realize significant financial benefit from the Loan. The Loan is evidenced by a Mezzanine Loan Agreement of even date herewith between Borrower and Lender (the “Loan Agreement”) and a Promissory Note (the “Note”) of even date herewith in the principal amount of the Loan from Borrower to Lender and is secured in part by a Pledge and Security Agreement from Borrower for the benefit of Lender (the “Pledge Agreement”), which grants to Lender, among other things, a first priority security interest in the Collateral (as defined in the Pledge Agreement). The Loan Agreement, Note, Pledge Agreement and all other documents and instruments existing now or after the date hereof that evidence, secure or otherwise relate to the Loan, including this Agreement, any security agreements, financing statements, other guaranties, indemnity agreements (including environmental indemnity agreements), letters of credit, or escrow/holdback or similar agreements or arrangements, together with all amendments, modifications, substitutions or replacements thereof, are sometimes herein collectively referred to as the “Loan Documents” or individually as a “Loan Document.” The Loan Documents are hereby incorporated by this reference as if fully set forth in this Agreement. All capitalized terms not otherwise defined shall bear the definition set forth in the Loan Agreement.

B. Indemnitee is unwilling to make the Loan unless Indemnitor agrees to provide the indemnification, representations, warranties, covenants and other matters described in this Agreement for the benefit of the Indemnified Parties.

C. Indemnitor is entering into this Agreement to induce Indemnitee to make the Loan.


AGREEMENT:

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Indemnitor hereby agrees for the benefit of the Indemnified Parties as follows:

1. Indemnification. Indemnitor covenants and agrees, at its sole cost and expense, to protect, defend, indemnify, release and hold the Indemnified Parties harmless from and against any and all Losses (defined below) imposed upon or incurred by or asserted against any Indemnified Parties and directly or indirectly arising out of or in any way relating to any one or more of the following: (a) any presence of any Hazardous Substances in, on, above, or under the Property; (b) any past, present or threatened Release of Hazardous Substances in, on, above, under or from the Property; (c) any activity by Indemnitor, any Person affiliated with Indemnitor, and any tenant or other user of the Property in connection with any actual, proposed or threatened use, treatment, storage, holding, existence, disposition or other Release, generation, production, manufacturing, processing, refining, control, management, abatement, removal, handling, transfer or transportation to or from the Property of any Hazardous Substances at any time located in, under, on or above the Property; (d) any activity by Indemnitor, any Person affiliated with Indemnitor, and any tenant or other user of the Property in connection with any actual or proposed Remediation of any Hazardous Substances at any time located in, under, on or above the Property, whether or not such Remediation is voluntary or pursuant to court or administrative order, including any removal, remedial or corrective action; (e) any past, present or threatened non-compliance or violations of any Environmental Laws (or permits issued pursuant to any Environmental Law) in connection with the Property or operations thereon, including any failure by Indemnitor, any Person affiliated with Indemnitor, and any tenant or other user of the Property to comply with any order of any Governmental Authority in connection with any Environmental Laws; (f) the imposition, recording or filing or the threatened imposition, recording or filing of any Environmental Lien encumbering the Property; (g) any administrative processes or proceedings or judicial proceedings in any way connected with any matter addressed in this Agreement; (h) any past, present or threatened injury to, destruction of or loss of natural resources in any way connected with the Property, including costs to investigate and assess such injury, destruction or loss; (i) any acts of Indemnitor, any Person affiliated with Indemnitor, and any tenant or other user of the Property in arranging for disposal or treatment, or arranging with a transporter for transport for disposal or treatment, of Hazardous Substances at any facility or incineration vessel containing such or similar Hazardous Substances; (j) any acts of Indemnitor, any Person affiliated with any Indemnitor, and any tenant or other user of the Property in accepting any Hazardous Substances for transport to disposal or treatment facilities, incineration vessels or sites from which there is a Release, or a threatened Release of any Hazardous Substance which causes the incurrence of costs for Remediation; (k) any personal injury, wrongful death, or property or other damage arising under any statutory or common law or tort law theory, including damages assessed for private or public nuisance or for the conducting of an abnormally dangerous activity on or near the Property; and (l) any misrepresentation or inaccuracy in any representation or warranty or material breach or failure to perform any covenants or other obligations pursuant to this Agreement, the Loan Agreement, the Pledge Agreement, or any other Loan Document.

 

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2. Duty to Defend and Attorneys and Other Fees and Expenses. Upon written request by any Indemnified Party, Indemnitor shall defend same (if requested by any Indemnified Party, in the name of the Indemnified Party) by attorneys and other professionals approved by the Indemnified Parties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any Indemnified Parties may, in their sole and absolute discretion, engage their own attorneys and other professionals to defend or assist them, and, at the option of such Indemnified Parties, their attorneys shall control the resolution of any claim or proceeding, providing that no compromise or settlement shall be entered without Indemnitor’s consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Upon demand, Indemnitor shall pay or, in the sole and absolute discretion of the Indemnified Parties, reimburse, the Indemnified Parties for the payment of reasonable fees and disbursements of attorneys, engineers, environmental consultants, laboratories and other professionals in connection therewith.

3. Definitions. Capitalized terms used herein and not specifically defined herein shall have the respective meanings ascribed to such terms in the Loan Agreement. As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

The term “Legal Action” means any claim, suit or proceeding, whether administrative or judicial in nature.

The term “Losses” includes any losses, damages, costs, fees, expenses, claims, suits, judgments, awards, liabilities (including strict liabilities), obligations, debts, diminutions in value, fines, penalties, charges, costs of Remediation (whether or not performed voluntarily), amounts paid in settlement, foreseeable and unforeseeable consequential damages, litigation costs, attorneys’ fees, engineers’ fees, environmental consultants’ fees, and investigation costs (including costs for sampling, testing and analysis of soil, water, air, building materials, and other materials and substances whether solid, liquid or gas), of whatever kind or nature, and whether or not incurred in connection with any judicial or administrative proceedings, actions, claims, suits, judgments or awards.

4. Unimpaired Liability. The liability of Indemnitor under this Agreement shall in no way be limited or impaired by, and Indemnitor hereby consents to and agrees to be bound by, any amendment or modification of the provisions of the Note, the Loan Agreement, or any other Loan Document to or with Indemnitee by Indemnitor or any Person who succeeds Indemnitor or any Person as owner of the Collateral. In addition, the liability of Indemnitor under this Agreement shall in no way be limited or impaired by (i) any extensions of time for performance required by the Note, the Loan Agreement, or any of the other Loan Documents, (ii) any sale or transfer of all or part of the Collateral, (iii) except as provided herein, any exculpatory provision in the Note, the Loan Agreement, or any of the other Loan Documents limiting Indemnitee’s recourse to the Collateral or to any other security for the Note, or limiting Indemnitee’s rights to a deficiency judgment against Indemnitor, (iv) the accuracy or inaccuracy of the representations and warranties made by Indemnitor under the Note, the Loan Agreement, or any of the other Loan Documents or herein, (v) the release of Indemnitor or any other Person from performance or observance of any of the agreements, covenants, terms or conditions contained in any of the other Loan Documents by operation of law, Indemnitee’s voluntary act, or otherwise, (vi) the release or substitution in whole or in part of any security for the Loan, or (vii) Indemnitee’s failure to file any UCC financing statements (or Indemnitee’s improper recording or filing of any

 

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thereof) or to otherwise perfect, protect, secure or insure any security interest or lien given as security for the Loan; and, in any such case, whether with or without notice to Indemnitor and with or without consideration.

5. Enforcement. The Indemnified Parties may enforce the obligations of Indemnitor without first resorting to or exhausting any security or collateral or without first having recourse to the Note, the Loan Agreement, or any other Loan Documents or any of the Collateral, through foreclosure proceedings or otherwise, provided, however, that nothing herein shall inhibit or prevent Indemnitee from suing on the Note, foreclosing, or exercising any of its rights under the Pledge Agreement. This Agreement is not collateral or security for the Debt, unless Indemnitee expressly elects in writing to make this Agreement additional collateral or security for the Debt, which Indemnitee is entitled to do in its discretion. It is not necessary for an Event of Default to have occurred for the Indemnified Parties to exercise their rights pursuant to this Agreement. Notwithstanding any provision of the Loan Agreement, the obligations pursuant to this Agreement are exceptions to any non-recourse or exculpation provision of the Loan Agreement; Indemnitor is fully and personally liable for such obligations, and such liability is not limited to the original or amortized principal balance of the Loan or the value of the Collateral.

6. Survival. The obligations and liabilities of Indemnitor under this Agreement shall fully survive repayment of the Loan, termination of this Agreement, the discharge or release of the Pledge Agreement, any other Loan Document or any foreclosure or taking of title to the Collateral pursuant to an exercise of any other remedy under the Pledge Agreement or a judicial or non-judicial debt restructuring.

7. Interest. Any amounts payable to any Indemnified Parties under this Agreement shall become immediately due and payable on demand and, if not paid within thirty (30) days of such demand therefor, shall bear interest at the lesser of (a) the Default Rate or (b) the maximum interest rate which Indemnitor may by law pay or the Indemnified Parties may charge and collect, from the date payment was due, provided that the foregoing shall be subject to the provisions of Section 10 of the Note.

8. Waivers.

(a) Indemnitor hereby waives (i) any right or claim of right to cause a marshaling of Indemnitor’s assets or to cause Indemnitee or other Indemnified Parties to proceed against any of the security for the Loan before proceeding under this Agreement against Indemnitor; (ii) and relinquishes all rights and remedies accorded by applicable law to indemnitors or guarantors, except any rights of subrogation which Indemnitor may have, provided that the indemnity provided for hereunder shall neither be contingent upon the existence of any such rights of subrogation nor subject to any claims or defenses whatsoever which may be asserted in connection with the enforcement or attempted enforcement of such subrogation rights including any claim that such subrogation rights were abrogated by any acts of Indemnitee or other Indemnified Parties; (iii) the right to assert a counterclaim, other than a mandatory or compulsory counterclaim, in any action or proceeding brought against or by Indemnitee or other Indemnified Parties; (iv) notice of acceptance hereof and of any action taken or omitted in reliance hereon; (v) presentment for payment, demand of payment, protest or notice of

 

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nonpayment or failure to perform or observe, or other proof, or notice or demand; and (vi) all homestead exemption rights against the obligations hereunder and the benefits of any statutes of limitations or repose. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Indemnitor hereby agrees to postpone the exercise of any rights of subrogation with respect to any collateral securing the Loan until the Loan shall have been paid in full.

(b) Indemnitor hereby waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the right to trial by jury in any action, proceeding or counterclaim, whether in contract, tort or otherwise, relating to this Agreement or the other Loan Documents or any acts or omissions of any Indemnified Parties in connection therewith.

9. Subrogation. Indemnitor shall take any and all reasonable actions, including institution of legal action against third parties, necessary or appropriate to obtain reimbursement, payment or compensation from such Person responsible for the presence of any Hazardous Substances at, in, on, under or near the Property or otherwise obligated by law to bear the cost. The Indemnified Parties shall be and hereby are subrogated to all of Indemnitor’s rights now or hereafter in such claims.

10. Indemnitor’s Representations and Warranties. Indemnitor represents and warrants that:

(a) if Indemnitor is a corporation, a limited liability company, a statutory trust or partnership, it has the full corporate/ limited liability company/ partnership/ trust power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder; the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by Indemnitor has been duly and validly authorized; and all requisite corporate/ limited liability company/ partnership/ trust action has been taken by Indemnitor to make this Agreement valid and binding upon Indemnitor, and enforceable in accordance with its terms;

(b) if Indemnitor is a corporation, a limited liability company, a statutory trust or partnership, its execution of, and compliance with, this Agreement is in the ordinary course of business of Indemnitor and will not result in the breach of any term or provision of the charter, by-laws, partnership, operating or trust agreement, or other governing instrument of Indemnitor, or result in the breach of any term or provision of, or conflict with or constitute a default under, or result in the acceleration of any obligation under, any agreement, indenture or loan or credit agreement or other instrument to which Indemnitor is subject, or result in the violation of any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree to which Indemnitor is subject;

(c) to the best of Indemnitor’s knowledge, there is no action, suit, proceeding or investigation pending or threatened against it which, either in any one instance or in the aggregate, may result in any material adverse change in the business, operations, financial condition, properties or assets of Indemnitor, or in any material impairment of the right or ability of Indemnitor to carry on its business substantially as now conducted, or in any material liability on the part of Indemnitor, or which would draw into question the validity of this Agreement or of any action taken or to be taken in connection with the obligations of Indemnitor contemplated herein, or which would be likely to impair materially the ability of Indemnitor to perform under the terms of this Agreement;

 

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(d) it does not believe, nor does it have any reason or cause to believe, that it cannot perform each and every covenant contained in this Agreement;

(e) to the best of Indemnitor’s knowledge, no approval, authorization, order, license or consent of, or registration or filing with, any governmental authority or other person, and no approval, authorization or consent of any other party is required in connection with this Agreement; and

(f) this Agreement constitutes a valid, legal and binding obligation of Indemnitor, enforceable against it in accordance with the terms hereof.

11. No Waiver. No delay by any Indemnified Party in exercising any right, power or privilege under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver of any such privilege, power or right.

12. Notice of Legal Actions. Each party hereto shall, within five (5) business days of receipt thereof, give written notice to the other party hereto of (i) any notice, advice or other communication from any Governmental Authority or any source whatsoever with respect to Hazardous Substances on, from or affecting the Property, and (ii) any legal action brought against such party or related to the Property, with respect to which Indemnitor may have liability under this Agreement. Such notice shall comply with the provisions of Section 15 hereof.

13. Examination of Books and Records. At reasonable times and upon reasonable notice, the Indemnified Parties and their accountants shall have the right to examine the records, books, management and other papers of Indemnitor pertaining to its financial condition or the income, expenses and operation of the Property, at the Property or at the office regularly maintained by Indemnitor where the books and records are located. The Indemnified Parties and their accountants shall have the right to make copies and extracts from the foregoing records and other papers.

14. Taxes. Indemnitor has filed all federal, state, county, municipal, and city income and other tax returns required to have been filed by it and has paid all taxes and related liabilities which have become due pursuant to such returns or pursuant to any assessments received by it. Indemnitor has no knowledge of any basis for any additional assessment in respect of any such taxes and related liabilities for prior years.

15. Notices. All notices or other written communications hereunder shall be made in accordance with Section 10.6 of the Loan Agreement. Notices to Indemnitor shall be addressed as follows:

 

   c/o Thompson National Properties, LLC
   1900 Main Street, Suite 700
   Irvine, California 92614
   Attention: Ido Dotan
   Facsimile No.: (949) 271-4915
With a copy to:    Kaplan Voekler Cunningham & Frank PLC
   7 East 2nd Street
   Richmond, Virginia 23218-2470
   Attention: Thomas Voekler
   Facsimile No.: (804) 525-1794

 

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16. Duplicate Originals; Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of duplicate originals and each duplicate original shall be deemed to be an original. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which counterparts shall be deemed an original instrument and all of which together shall constitute a single Agreement. The failure of any party hereto to execute this Agreement, or any counterpart hereof, shall not relieve the other signatories from their obligations hereunder.

17. No Oral Change. This Agreement, and any provisions hereof, may not be modified, amended, waived, extended, changed, discharged or terminated orally or by any act or failure to act on the part of Indemnitor or any Indemnified Party, but only by an agreement in writing signed by the party against whom enforcement of any modification, amendment, waiver, extension, change, discharge or termination is sought.

18. Headings, Etc. The headings and captions of various paragraphs of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and are not to be construed as defining or limiting, in any way, the scope or intent of the provisions hereof.

19. Number and Gender/Successors and Assigns. All pronouns and any variations thereof shall be deemed to refer to the masculine, feminine, neuter, singular or plural as the identity of the Person referred to may require. Without limiting the effect of specific references in any provision of this Agreement, the term “Indemnitor” shall be deemed to refer to each and every Person comprising an Indemnitor from time to time, as the sense of a particular provision may require, and to include the heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns of Indemnitor, all of whom shall be bound by the provisions of this Agreement, provided that no obligation of Indemnitor may be assigned except with the written consent of Indemnitee. Each reference herein to Indemnitee shall be deemed to include its successors and assigns. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of the Indemnified Parties and their respective successors and assigns forever.

20. Release of Liability. Any one or more parties liable upon or in respect of this Agreement may be released without affecting the liability of any party not so released.

21. Rights Cumulative. The rights and remedies herein provided are cumulative and not exclusive of any rights or remedies which Indemnitee has under the Note, Loan Agreement or the other Loan Documents or would otherwise have at law or in equity.

22. Inapplicable Provisions. If any term, condition or covenant of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, this Agreement shall be construed without such provision.

23. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New York without regard to the conflicts of law provisions thereof (“Governing State”). EACH INDEMNITOR HEREBY CONSENTS TO PERSONAL JURISDICTION IN THE GOVERNING STATE. VENUE OF ANY ACTION BROUGHT TO

 

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ENFORCE THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT OR ANY ACTION RELATING TO THE LOAN OR THE RELATIONSHIPS CREATED BY OR UNDER THE LOAN DOCUMENTS (“ACTION”) SHALL, AT THE ELECTION OF LENDER, BE IN (AND IF ANY ACTION IS ORIGINALLY BROUGHT IN ANOTHER VENUE, THE ACTION SHALL AT THE ELECTION OF LENDER BE TRANSFERRED TO) A STATE OR FEDERAL COURT OF APPROPRIATE JURISDICTION LOCATED IN THE GOVERNING STATE. INDEMNITOR HEREBY CONSENTS AND SUBMITS TO THE PERSONAL JURISDICTION OF THE GOVERNING STATE AND OF FEDERAL COURTS LOCATED IN THE GOVERNING STATE IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTION AND HEREBY WAIVES ANY AND ALL PERSONAL RIGHTS UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY OTHER STATE TO OBJECT TO JURISDICTION WITHIN SUCH STATE FOR PURPOSES OF ANY ACTION. Each Indemnitor hereby waives and agrees not to assert, as a defense to any Action or a motion to transfer venue of any Action, (a) any claim that it is not subject to such jurisdiction, (b) any claim that any Action may not be brought against it or is not maintainable in those courts or that this Agreement may not be enforced in or by those courts, or that it is exempt or immune from execution, (c) that the Action is brought in an inconvenient forum, or (d) that the venue for the Action is in any way improper.

24. Miscellaneous. (a) Wherever pursuant to this Agreement (i) Indemnitee exercises any right given to it to approve or disapprove, (ii) any arrangement or term is to be satisfactory to Indemnitee, or (iii) any other decision or determination is to be made by Indemnitee, the decision of Indemnitee to approve or disapprove, all decisions that arrangements or terms are satisfactory or not satisfactory and all other decisions and determinations made by Indemnitee, shall be in the discretion of Indemnitee and shall be final and conclusive, except as may be otherwise expressly and specifically provided herein.

(b) Wherever pursuant to this Agreement it is provided that Indemnitor pay any costs and expenses, such costs and expenses shall include legal fees and disbursements of Indemnitee, whether such fees are incurred by retained firms, the reimbursements for the expenses of the in-house staff or otherwise.

(c) If Indemnitor consists of more than one person or party, the obligations and liabilities of each such person or party hereunder shall be joint and several.

(d) The following rules of construction shall be applicable for all purposes of this Agreement and all documents or instruments supplemental hereto, unless the context otherwise clearly requires:

 

  (i) The terms “include,” “including” and similar terms shall be construed as if followed by the phrase “without being limited to”;

 

  (ii) the term “or” has, except where otherwise indicated, the inclusive meaning represented by the phrase “and/or”;

 

  (iii) the words “hereof,” “herein,” “hereby,” “hereunder,” and similar terms in this Agreement refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision or section of this Agreement;

 

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  (iv) an Event of Default shall “continue” or be “continuing” until such Event of Default has been waived in writing by Lender;

 

  (v) No inference in favor of or against any party shall be drawn from the fact that such party has drafted any portion hereof or any other Loan Document; and

 

  (vi) Any capitalized term used herein that is defined in any other Loan Document and not otherwise defined herein shall have the same meaning when used in this Agreement.

25. State Specific Provisions. In the event of any inconsistencies between the other terms and conditions of this Agreement and this Section 25, the terms and conditions of this Section 25 shall control and be binding.

25.1 Additional Waivers. Without limiting the generality, scope or meaning of any of the foregoing or any other provision of this Agreement, to the extent it is determined that California law is applicable to this Agreement:

(a) Strategic hereby waives any and all benefits and defenses under California Civil Code Section 2810 and agrees that by doing so Strategic shall be liable even if Borrower had no liability at the time of execution of the Note, the Security Instrument or any other Loan Document or thereafter ceases to be liable. Strategic hereby waives any and all benefits and defenses under California Civil Code Section 2809 and agrees that by doing so Strategic’s liability may be larger in amount and more burdensome than that of Borrower. Strategic waives all rights to require Lender to pursue any other remedy it may have against Borrower, or any member of Borrower, including any and all benefits under California Civil Code Section 2845, 2849 and 2850. Strategic further waives any rights, defenses and benefits that may be derived from Sections 2787 to 2855, inclusive, of the California Civil Code or comparable provisions of the laws of any other jurisdiction and further waives all other suretyship defenses Strategic would otherwise have under the laws of California or any other jurisdiction.

(b) Upon a default by Borrower, Lender in its sole discretion, without prior notice to or consent of Strategic, may elect to (A) foreclose either judicially or nonjudicially against any real or personal property security it may hold for the Loan, (B) accept a transfer of any such security in lieu of foreclosure, (C) compromise or adjust the Loan or any part of it or make any other accommodation with Borrower or (D) exercise any other remedy against Borrower or any security. No such action by Lender shall release or limit the liability of Strategic, who shall remain liable under this Agreement after the action, even if the effect of the action is to deprive Strategic of any subrogation rights, rights of indemnity, or other rights to collect reimbursement from Borrower for any sums paid to Lender, whether contractual or arising by operation of law or otherwise. Strategic expressly agrees that under no circumstances shall it be deemed to have any right, title, interest or claim in or to any real or personal property to be held by Lender or any third party after any foreclosure or transfer in lieu of foreclosure of any security for the Loan.

 

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(c) Regardless of whether Strategic may have made any payments to Lender, Strategic hereby waives (A) all rights of subrogation, indemnification, contribution and any other rights to collect reimbursement from Borrower or any other party for any sums paid to Lender, whether contractual or arising by operation of law (including the United States Bankruptcy Code or any successor or similar statute) or otherwise, (B) all rights to enforce any remedy that Lender may have against Borrower and (C) all rights to participate in any security now or later to be held by Lender for the Loan. The waivers given in this subsection (C) shall be effective until the Loan has been paid and performed in full.

(d) Strategic waives all rights and defenses arising out of an election of remedies by Lender, even though that election of remedies, such as a nonjudicial foreclosure with respect to security for a guarantied obligation, has destroyed Strategic’s rights of subrogation and reimbursement against Borrower by operation of Section 580d of the California Code of Civil Procedure or otherwise. Strategic further waives any right to a fair value hearing under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 580a, or any other similar law, to determine the size of any deficiency owing (for which Strategic would be liable hereunder) following a non-judicial foreclosure sale.

(e) Without limiting the foregoing or anything else contained in this Agreement, Strategic waives all rights and defenses that Strategic may have because the Loan is secured by real property. This means, among other things:

(i) that Lender may collect from Strategic without first foreclosing on any real or personal property collateral pledged by Borrower; and

(ii) if Lender forecloses on any real property collateral pledged by Borrower: (x) the amount of the Loan may be reduced only by the price for which that collateral is sold at the foreclosure sale, even if the collateral is worth more than the sale price; and (y) Lender may collect from Strategic even if Lender, by foreclosing on the real property collateral, has destroyed any right Strategic may have to collect from Borrower.

This subsection (e) is an unconditional and irrevocable waiver of any rights and defenses Strategic may have because the Loan is secured by real property. These rights and defenses include, but are not limited to, any rights or defenses based upon Sections 580a, 580b, 580d, or 726 of the California Code of Civil Procedure.

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condition, operations, properties or prospects of Borrower now or in the future known to the Lender (Strategic waiving any duty on the part of the Lender to disclose such information).

(g) Strategic waives all rights and defenses, if any, now or hereafter arising under the laws of the State of New York, which are the same as or similar to the rights and defenses waived as described above.

25.2 California Provisions. If it is determined that California law is applicable, then the first sentences of Sections 5 and 6 are hereby modified by adding the following to the beginning thereof: “To the extent not prohibited by California law,”.

Section 23(a) is hereby modified by deleting “AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE LIEN AND SECURITY INTEREST CREATED PURSUANT HERETO AND PURSUANT TO THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS” and substituting the following therefor: “AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE LIENS AND SECURITY INTERESTS CREATED PURSUANT TO THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS, AND THE PROVISIONS HEREOF RELATED TO SUCH LIENS AND SECURITY INTERESTS,”.

26. Additional Provisions. In the event of any inconsistencies between the other terms and conditions of this Agreement and this Section 26, the terms and conditions of this Section 26 shall control and be binding.

26.1 Indemnification. Section 1(l) is hereby deleted and the following substituted therefore: “(l) any misrepresentation or inaccuracy in any representation or warranty set forth in this Agreement or material breach or failure to perform any covenants or other obligations pursuant to this Agreement.”

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed by Indemnitor and is effective as of the day and year first above written.

 

INDEMNITOR:

TNP SRT PORTFOLIO II HOLDINGS, LLC,

a Delaware limited liability company

By:   TNP Strategic Retail Operating Partnership, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, its sole member
  By:   TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation, its general partner
    By:  

/s/ Anthony W. Thompson

    Name:  

Anthony W. Thompson

    Title:  

CEO

 

TNP STRATEGIC RETAIL TRUST, INC., a Maryland corporation
By:  

/s/ Anthony W. Thompson

Name:  

Anthony W. Thompson

Title:  

CEO

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