EX-10.3 10 d447344dex103.htm EX-10.3 EX-10.3

Exhibit 10.3

Execution Version

 

 

INVESCO COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

FINANCE INVESTMENTS, LP,

as Borrower

INVESCO COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FINANCE TRUST, INC.,

as Guarantor

 

 

REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT

 

 

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,

as Administrative Agent

BOFA SECURITIES, INC.,

as Sole Lead Arranger and Sole Bookrunner

 

 

May 10, 2023

 

 


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

            Page  

1.

     DEFINITIONS      1
    

1.01  Defined Terms

     1
    

1.02  Other Definitional Provisions

     29
    

1.03  Times of Day; Rates

     30
    

1.04  Accounting Terms

     31
    

1.05  Letter of Credit Amounts

     32

2.

     LOANS AND LETTERS OF CREDIT      32
    

2.01  Revolving Credit Commitment

     32
    

2.02  Borrowings, Conversions and Continuations of Loans

     32
    

2.03  Minimum Loan Amounts

     33
    

2.04  Funding

     33
    

2.05  Interest

     34
    

2.06  Determination of Rate

     34
    

2.07  Letters of Credit

     34
    

2.08  Use of Proceeds and Letters of Credit

     42
    

2.09  Unused Commitment Fee

     42
    

2.10  Administrative Agent and Arranger Fees

     42
    

2.11  Letter of Credit Fees

     42
    

2.12  Computation of Interest and Fees

     43
    

2.13  [Reserved]

     43
    

2.14  Cash Collateral

     43
    

2.15  Defaulting Lenders

     45
    

2.16  Additional Guarantors

     47

3.

     PAYMENT OF OBLIGATIONS      49
    

3.01  Notes

     49
    

3.02  Payment of Interest

     49
    

3.03  Payments of Obligation

     50
    

3.04  Mandatory Prepayment

     52
    

3.05  Voluntary Prepayments

     52
    

3.06  Reduction or Early Termination of Commitments

     52
    

3.07  Lending Office

     53

4.

     CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES      53
    

4.01  Taxes

     53
    

4.02  Illegality

     58
    

4.03  Inability to Determine Rate; Market Disruption

     58
    

4.04  Increased Costs Generally

     60
    

4.05  Compensation for Losses

     62
    

4.06  Mitigation Obligations; Replacement of Lenders

     62

5.

     SECURITY      63
    

5.01  Liens and Security Interest

     63
    

5.02  Collateral Accounts; Capital Calls

     63
    

5.03  Approved Intermediary Collateral Documents

     66
    

5.04  Subordination of Claims

     66

 

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6.

     GUARANTY      67
    

6.01  Guaranty of Payment

     67
    

6.02  Obligations Unconditional

     67
    

6.03  Modifications

     68
    

6.04  Waiver of Rights

     68
    

6.05  Reinstatement

     68
    

6.06  Remedies

     68
    

6.07  Subrogation

     69
    

6.08  Joint and Several Liability

     69

7.

     CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO CREDIT EXTENSIONS      70
    

7.01  Conditions to Initial Credit Extension

     70
    

7.02  All Loans and Letters of Credit

     72

8.

     REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES      73
    

8.01  Organization and Good Standing of Borrower

     73
    

8.02  Organization and Good Standing of Initial Guarantor

     73
    

8.03  Organization and Good Standing of Other Loan Parties

     74
    

8.04  Authorization and Power

     74
    

8.05  No Conflicts or Consents

     74
    

8.06  Enforceable Obligations

     74
    

8.07  Priority of Liens

     74
    

8.08  Financial Condition

     75
    

8.09  Full Disclosure

     75
    

8.10  No Default

     75
    

8.11  No Litigation

     75
    

8.12  Material Adverse Change

     75
    

8.13  Taxes

     75
    

8.14  Jurisdiction of Formation; Principal Office

     75
    

8.15  ERISA Compliance

     75
    

8.16  Compliance with Law

     76
    

8.17  Hazardous Substances

     76
    

8.18  Insider

     76
    

8.19  Partnership Structure

     76
    

8.20  Capital Commitments and Contributions

     76
    

8.21  Terms of Guarantors and Approved Intermediaries; No Capital Call Termination Event

     76
    

8.22  Investor Documents

     76
    

8.23  Fiscal Year

     77
    

8.24  Investment Company Act

     77
    

8.25  Margin Stock

     77
    

8.26  Sanctions

     77
    

8.27  Anti-Corruption Laws

     77
    

8.28  Credit Facility

     77
    

8.29  No Defenses

     77
    

8.30  Affected Financial Institution

     77
    

8.31  Beneficial Ownership Regulation

     77

9.

     AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS      78
    

9.01  Financial Statements, Reports and Notices

     78
    

9.02  Payment of Taxes

     81
    

9.03  Maintenance of Existence and Rights

     81
    

9.04  Notice of Default

     81

 

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9.05  Other Notices

     81
    

9.06  Compliance with Loan Documents and Constituent Documents

     82
    

9.07  Books and Records; Access

     82
    

9.08  Compliance with Law

     82
    

9.09  Insurance

     82
    

9.10  Authorizations and Approvals

     82
    

9.11  Maintenance of Liens

     82
    

9.12  Further Assurances

     82
    

9.13  Investor Financial and Rating Information

     83
    

9.14  Maintenance of REIT Status

     83
    

9.15  Anti-Corruption Laws; Sanctions

     83
    

9.16  Capital Calls

     83

10.

     NEGATIVE COVENANTS      83
    

10.01  Mergers, Dissolution, Jurisdiction of Formation

     83
    

10.02  Negative Pledge

     84
    

10.03  Fiscal Year and Accounting Method

     84
    

10.04  Constituent Documents

     84
    

10.05  Transfer or Redemption of Interests, or Admission of, Investors

     85
    

10.06  Capital Commitments

     86
    

10.07  ERISA Compliance

     86
    

10.08  Environmental Matters

     86
    

10.09  Limitations on Dividends and Distributions

     86
    

10.10  Limitation on Debt

     87
    

10.11  Limitation on General Partner

     87
    

10.12  Limitation on Guarantor Transfers

     87
    

10.13  Limitation on Guarantor Investments

     87
    

10.14  Withdrawals from Collateral Account

     87
    

10.15  Sanctions

     87
    

10.16  Anti-Corruption Laws

     87
11.      EVENTS OF DEFAULT      88
    

11.01  Events of Default

     88
    

11.02  Remedies Upon Event of Default

     90
    

11.03  Performance by Administrative Agent

     91
    

11.04  Application of Funds

     91
12.      ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT      92
    

12.01  Appointment and Authority

     92
    

12.02  Rights as a Lender

     92
    

12.03  Exculpatory Provisions

     92
    

12.04  Reliance by Administrative Agent

     93
    

12.05  Delegation of Duties

     94
    

12.06  Resignation of Administrative Agent

     94
    

12.07  Non-Reliance on Administrative Agent and Other Lenders

     95
    

12.08  No Other Duties, Etc.

     96
    

12.09  Administrative Agent May File Proofs of Claim

     96
    

12.10  Collateral and Guaranty Matters

     96
    

12.11  Certain ERISA Matters

     97
13.      MISCELLANEOUS      98
    

13.01  Amendments

     98
    

13.02  Right of Setoff

     100

 

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13.03  Sharing of Payments by Lenders

     100
    

13.04  Payments Set Aside

     101
    

13.05  No Waiver; Cumulative Remedies; Enforcement

     101
    

13.06  Expenses; Indemnity; Damage Waiver

     102
    

13.07  Notices

     103
    

13.08  Governing Law

     105
    

13.09  WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL

     106
    

13.10  Invalid Provisions

     107
    

13.11  Successors and Assigns

     107
    

13.12  Replacement of Lenders

     111
    

13.13  Maximum Interest

     112
    

13.14  Headings

     112
    

13.15  Survival of Representations and Warranties

     112
    

13.16  Limited Liability of Investors

     112
    

13.17  Recourse

     113
    

13.18  Confidentiality

     113
    

13.19  USA Patriot Act; KYC Notice

     113
    

13.20  No Advisory or Fiduciary Responsibility

     114
    

13.21  Electronic Execution of Assignments and Certain Other Documents

     114
    

13.22  Acknowledgement and Consent to Bail-In of Affected Financial Institutions

     115
    

13.23  Counterparts; Integration; Effectiveness

     115
    

13.24  ENTIRE AGREEMENT

     116
    

13.25  Acknowledgment Regarding Any Supported QFCs

     116

 

SCHEDULES   
SCHEDULE 1.01    Commitments
SCHEDULE 2.01    Baseline Net Worth
SCHEDULE 13.07    Addresses
EXHIBITS   
EXHIBIT A:    Schedule of Investors
EXHIBIT B:    Revolving Credit Note
EXHIBIT C:    Loan Notice
EXHIBIT D:    Request for Letter of Credit
EXHIBIT E:    Security Agreement
EXHIBIT F:    Assignment of Account
EXHIBIT G:    [Reserved]
EXHIBIT H:    [Reserved]
EXHIBIT I:    Assignment and Assumption
EXHIBIT J:    Compliance Certificate
EXHIBIT K:    Forms of U.S. Tax Compliance Certificates
EXHIBIT L:    Form of Joinder Agreement
EXHIBIT M:    [Reserved]
EXHIBIT N:    Borrowing Base Certificate
EXHIBIT O:    Borrower’ Instruction Certificate / Remittance Instructions
EXHIBIT P:    Notice of Loan Prepayment

 

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EXECUTION VERSION

REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT

THIS REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of December 14, 2022, and effective as of October 27, 2022, is entered into between Invesco Realty, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Lender”) and Invesco Commercial Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc. a Maryland corporation (the “Borrower”).

BACKGROUND

1. The Borrower was formed for the purpose of primarily originating real estate related loans.

2. An affiliate of the Lender will provide investment advisory services to the Borrower in connection with the conduct of the Borrower’s business and its operations.

3. The Borrower was formed on October 27, 2022, upon filing of the Articles of Incorporation of the Borrower with the Maryland State Department of Assessment and Taxation. All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to such terms in the charter of the Borrower, as may be amended and restated from time to time (the “Charter”).

4. The Borrower has requested that the Lender extend financing to the Borrower for the purpose of funding the formation, organization and other related expenses of the Borrower.

5. Accordingly, in consideration of the mutual agreements contained herein, and subject to the terms and conditions hereof, the Lender and the Borrower agree as follows:

ARTICLE I.

LOANS: RECORDKEEPING

SECTION 1.1 Loans. From time to time, Borrower may request Lender to make a loan to Borrower (herein collectively called the “Loans” and individually each called a “Loan”) in an amount that when aggregated with the outstanding principal amount of all outstanding Loans hereunder may not exceed $30,000 (the “Maximum Aggregate Loan Amount”). Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Lender may in its sole discretion (and for the avoidance of doubt shall under no circumstance be obligated to) make such Loans to the Borrower on a revolving basis from time to time, as the Borrower may from time to time request in an amount that when aggregated with the outstanding principal amount of all outstanding Loans hereunder may not exceed the Maximum Aggregate Loan Amount.

SECTION 1.2 Recordkeeping. The Lender shall record in its records the date and amount of each Loan made hereunder, the amount of interest accrued daily on the Loan and any repayments thereof. In the absence of manifest error, the aggregate unpaid principal amount so recorded shall be the principal amount owing and unpaid on the applicable Loan. The failure to record any such information or any error in so recording any such information shall not, however, limit or otherwise affect the actual obligations of the Borrower hereunder to repay the principal amount of all Loans together with all interest accruing thereon.

ARTICLE II.

INTEREST

SECTION 2.1 Interest Rate. Each Loan shall bear interest on the outstanding principal amount, commencing on the date of such Loan until such Loan is paid in full. The interest rate of each Loan shall be paid at the short-term applicable federal rate in effect at the time such Loan is made, as published by the Internal Revenue Service from time to time.


SECTION 2.2 Interest Payment Dates. Accrued interest on each Loan shall be payable monthly in arrears on each Payment Date (as defined below), and on the Maturity Date, commencing with the first of such dates to occur after June 1, 2023. As used herein, “Payment Date” shall mean the 15th day of each calendar month thereafter, or if such 15th day is not a Business Day, the next succeeding Business Day.

SECTION 2.3 Computation of Interest. Interest on each Loan shall be computed on the basis of a 360 day year and the actual number of days elapsed since the prior Payment Date.

ARTICLE III.

MATURITY AND PAYMENTS

SECTION 3.1 Maturity. Principal on the Loans is payable in full 9 months from the date of such Loan (each, a “Maturity Date”).

SECTION 3.2 Prepayments. If funds are available, the Borrower may prepay the Loans at any time, in whole or in part, without penalty.

ARTICLE IV.

DEFAULT

SECTION 4.1 Events of Default. An “Event of Default” under this Agreement means any of the following:

 

  (a)

A default by the Borrower, and continuance thereof for five (5) Business Days, in the payment when due of any interest on any Loan;

 

  (b)

A default on the payment when due of the principal amount of any Loan;

 

  (c)

A breach by the Borrower of any representation or warranty made by it in this Agreement;

 

  (d)

The Borrower or any subsidiary of the Borrower shall make an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or apply for or consent to the appointment of a receiver or trustee (or similar person in any jurisdiction) for them or for a substantial part of their property or business or such a receiver or trustee (or similar such person) shall otherwise be appointed;

 

  (e)

The commencement by the Borrower, or by another party against the Borrower, whether voluntary or involuntary, of bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, or liquidation proceedings or relief under any bankruptcy law or any law in any jurisdiction; or

 

  (f)

The issuance of any notice in relation to any of the foregoing events in clause (e) above for the relief of debtors shall be instituted by or against the Borrower, which are not dismissed within thirty (30) days of initiation.

SECTION 4.2 Effect of Default. If an Event of Default shall occur and be continuing, then all principal and accrued but unpaid interest shall become immediately due and payable.

 

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ARTICLE V.

REPRESENTATIONS OF THE BORROWER

SECTION 5.1 Organization; Powers. The Borrower is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its organization, has all requisite power and authority to carry on its business as now conducted and, except where the failure to do so, individually or in the aggregate, could not reasonably be expected to result in a material adverse effect, is qualified to do business in, and is in good standing in, every jurisdiction where such qualification is required.

SECTION 5.2 Authorization; Enforceability. Entry into and performance of this Agreement and the borrowings hereunder (the “Transactions”) are within the Borrower’s organizational powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary organizational action. The Borrower has duly executed and delivered this Agreement, and this Agreement constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Borrower, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by (a) applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws of general applicability affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and (b) the application of general principles of equity (regardless of whether such enforceability is considered in a proceeding in equity or at law).

SECTION 5.3 Governmental Approvals; No Conflicts. The Transactions:

(a) do not require any consent or approval of, registration or filing with, or any other action by, the government of the United States of America, any other nation or any political subdivision thereof, whether state or local, and any agency, authority, instrumentality, regulatory body, court, central bank or other entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, taxing, regulatory or administrative powers or functions of or pertaining to government (“Governmental Authority”), except for such as have been obtained or made and are in full force and effect,

(b) will not violate any applicable law or regulation, the Charter or any order of any Governmental Authority,

(c) will not violate or result in a default under, indenture, agreement or other instrument binding upon the Borrower or any of its subsidiaries or assets, or give rise to a right thereunder to require any payment to be made by any such Person, and

(d) will not result in the creation or imposition of any lien on any asset of the Borrower or any of its subsidiaries.

ARTICLE VI.

MISCELLANEOUS

SECTION 6.1 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Borrower, the Lender and their respective successors and assigns; provided, however, that neither party to this Agreement may assign any rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party.

SECTION 6.2 Term; Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time on 30 days’ prior written notice to the other party. Upon termination, no additional Loans may be extended to the Borrower, but all outstanding Loans will become due and payable on the respective Maturity Date.

 

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SECTION 6.3 Waivers. The Borrower hereby waives presentment, demand for performance, notice of non-performance, protest, notice of protest and notice of dishonor. No delay on the part of Lender in exercising in any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver of such right or any other right.

SECTION 6.4 Governing Law. THIS AGREEMENT AND THE LOANS SHALL BE CONTRACTS MADE UNDER AND GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK WITHOUT RESPECT TO ITS CONFLICT OF LAWS PROVISIONS (OTHER THAN SECTION 5-1401 OF THE GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW). ALL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE BORROWER AND THE LENDER EXPRESSED HEREIN SHALL BE IN ADDITION TO AND NOT IN LIMITATION OF THOSE PROVIDED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

SECTION 6.5 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed by one or more parties to this Agreement on any number of separate counterparts, and all of said counterparts taken together shall be deemed to constitute one and the same instrument. This Agreement may be signed electronically via scanned signatures, Adobe Sign, DocuSign protocol or other electronic platform (including pdf or any electronic signature process complying with the U.S. federal ESIGN Act of 2000). All such signatures may be used in the place of original “wet ink” signatures to this Agreement or such other document and shall have the same legal effect as the physical delivery of an original signature.

SECTION 6.6 Severability of Provisions. If any one or more of the covenants, agreements, provisions or terms of this Agreement shall for any reason whatsoever be held invalid, then such covenants, agreements, provisions, or terms shall be deemed severable from the remaining covenants, agreements, provisions, and terms of this Agreement and shall in no way affect the validity or enforceability of the other provisions of this Agreement.

SECTION 6.7 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the full and entire understanding and agreement between the parties with regards to the Loans, and no party shall be liable or bound to any other party in any manner by any representations, warranties, covenants, and agreements except as specifically set forth herein. Lender acknowledges that following execution of this Agreement, there are no other loan agreements currently in effect between the Lender (or any affiliates thereof) and the Borrower.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

 

INVESCO REALTY, INC., as Lender
By:  

/s/ Beth Zayicek

  Name: Beth Zayicek
  Title:   Vice President
INVESCO COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FINANCE TRUST, INC., as Borrower
By:  

/s/ Beth Zayicek

  Name: Beth Zayicek
  Title:   Director

[Signature Page to Revolving Credit Agreement]