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UNITED STATES

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

 

Washington, D.C. 20549

____________________________________________________________

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

___________________________________________________________________

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  December 23, 2021

 

BITNILE HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   001-12711   94-1721931
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

11411 Southern Highlands Parkway, Suite 240, Las Vegas, NV 89141

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

(949) 444-5464

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

 

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:

 

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

o     Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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

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

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class  

Trading

Symbol(s)

  Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par value   NILE   NYSE American

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company o

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

 

 

     
 

 

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

 

On December 22, 2021 (the “Closing Date”), 1801 Deming, LLC (“1801 Deming”), 2226 Deming, LLC (“2226 Deming”), 8400 Market, LLC (“8400 Market”) and 7605 Walton, LLC (“7605 Walton”, and together with 1801 Deming, 2226 Deming and 8400 Market, the “Property Owners”), which are wholly owned subsidiaries of AGREE Madison, LLC, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ault Global Real Estate Equities, Inc., which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ault Alliance, Inc. (“Ault Alliance”), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of BitNile Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”), entered into construction loan agreements (the “Loan Agreements”) in the aggregate amount of $68,750,000 (the “Loans”) in connection with the acquisition of four hotel properties (the “Properties”), as follows:

 

Borrower Lender Property Loan Amount
       
1801 Deming, LLC PDOF Q4 21 Middleton 1801, LLC

133-room Hilton Garden Inn

1801 Deming Street, Middleton, WI 53562

$16,750,000.00
2226 Deming, LLC PDOF Q4 21 Middleton 2266, LLC

136-room Courtyard by Marriott

2266 Deming Street, Middleton, WI 53562

$14,250,000.00
8400 Market, LLC PDOF Q4 21 Middleton 8400, LLC

122-room Residence Inn by Marriott

8400 Market Street, Middleton, WI 53562

$15,375,000.00
7605 Walton, LLC PDOF Q4 21 Rockford 7605, LLC

135-room Hilton Garden Inn

7605 Walton Street, Rockford, IL 61108

$22,375,000.00

 

The Properties were acquired on the Closing Date for an aggregate purchase price of $69,200,000, of which $2,500,000 was previously funded on deposit, $21,378,000 was paid by the Company on the Closing Date, and the remaining amounts were funded from the Loans. The remaining $23,428,000 of the Loans are available to be drawn upon by the Property Owners towards the completion of the $13,700,000 in property improvement plans (“PIPs”) the Property Owners agreed to undertake, as well as to fund working capital, interest reserves, franchise fees and other costs and expenses related to the acquisition.

 

The Loans are due on January 1, 2025 (the “Maturity Date”), but may be extended by the Property Owners for two additional 12-month terms, subject to certain terms and conditions as set forth in the Loan Agreements. The Loans accrue interest at a rate equal to the greater of (i) the LIBOR Rate plus 675 basis points or (ii) 7% per annum. The Property Owners will make monthly installment payments of interest only, starting January 1, 2022.

 

The Property Owners paid a loan commitment fee of 1% of the total amount of the Loans on the Closing Date, and will pay an exit fee of 0.5% of the total amount of the Loans, which is fully earned on the Closing Date but payable on the earlier of the Maturity Date or the date of payment in full of the Loans. The Loans have maximum loan-to-value and loan-to-cost ratios that cannot exceed 75%. The Loans contain customary representations, warranties and covenants for transactions of this nature.

 

The Loans are secured by a mortgage, assignment of rents and leases, security agreement and fixture filing (the “Mortgage”). In addition, the Property Owners entered into an assignment of leases, rents and profits (the “Assignment”) to secure the obligations due under the Loans. Ault Alliance also provided a completion guaranty (the “Guaranty”) to the lenders for the completion of the PIPs.

 

The foregoing descriptions of the Loan Agreement, Mortgage, Assignment and Guaranty do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to their respective forms which are annexed hereto as Exhibits 10.1, 10.2, 10.3 and 10.4, respectively, to this Current Report on Form 8-K and are incorporated herein by reference.  The foregoing does not purport to be a complete description of the rights and obligations of the parties thereunder and such descriptions are qualified in their entirety by reference to such exhibits.

 

Item 2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets

 

The information contained in Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated herein by reference to this Item 2.01. 

 

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

 

The information contained in Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated herein by reference to this Item 2.03.

 

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

 

On December 23, 2021, the Company issued a press release announcing the acquisition of the Properties. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

 

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In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information under this item shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. This report will not be deemed an admission as to the materiality of any information required to be disclosed solely to satisfy the requirements of Regulation FD.

 

The Securities and Exchange Commission encourages registrants to disclose forward-looking information so that investors can better understand the future prospects of a registrant and make informed investment decisions. This Current Report on Form 8-K and exhibits may contain these types of statements, which are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and which involve risks, uncertainties and reflect the Registrant’s judgment as of the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K. Forward-looking statements may relate to, among other things, operating results and are indicated by words or phrases such as “expects,” “should,” “will,” and similar words or phrases. These statements are subject to inherent uncertainties and risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated at the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K. Investors are cautioned not to rely unduly on forward-looking statements when evaluating the information presented within.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(d) Exhibits:

 

Exhibit No.    Description
     
10.1   Form of Construction Loan Agreement
10.2   Form of Mortgage, Assignment of Rents and Leases, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing
10.3   Form of Assignment of Leases, Rents and Profits
10.4   Form of Guaranty
99.1   Press Release issued by the Company on December 23, 2021
101   Pursuant to Rule 406 of Regulation S-T, the cover page is formatted in Inline XBRL (Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language).
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document and included in Exhibit 101).

 

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SIGNATURE

 

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.

 

 

  BITNILE HOLDINGS, INC.
   
   
Dated: December 23, 2021 /s/ Henry Nisser  
  Henry Nisser
  President and General Counsel

 

 

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Exhibit 10.1

 

construction

LOAN AGREEMENT

 

THIS CONSTRUCTION LOAN AGREEMENT (this “Loan Agreement”) is made and entered into as of this 22nd day of December, 2021, by and between _________, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Borrower”), and ____________, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Lender”).

 

W I T N E s S E T H :

 

WHEREAS, Borrower desires financing on certain land located in Middleton, Dane County, Wisconsin, more particularly described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof (“Land”) and the improvements located thereon (the “Improvements”) (together with the Land and the Improvements, the “Property”) for a loan of up to ____________ AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($____________) (the “Loan”);

 

WHEREAS, in order to make the Loan to Borrower, Lender enters into this Loan Agreement with Borrower for the purposes herein contained;

 

WHEREAS, the Loan made hereunder is secured in part by a first priority security interest in the Property and other collateral as set forth in the Security Instrument (as hereinafter defined) (collectively, the “Secured Property”); and

 

WHEREAS, certain obligations of Borrower under the Loan are guaranteed, jointly and severally, by AULT ALLIANCE, INC., a Delaware corporation, and JOSHUA CASPI, an individual resident of the State of Connecticut (collectively and individually, the “Guarantor”);

 

WHEREAS, concurrently with this Loan, ____________, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and affiliate of Lender (“Lender B”), has made a loan in an amount up to ____________AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($____________) (“Loan B”) to ____________, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Borrower B”), pursuant to that certain Construction Loan Agreement dated of even date herewith, by and between Borrower B and Lender B (the “Loan B Loan Agreement”). Loan B is secured pursuant to a security instrument (the “Loan B Security Instrument”) by certain land located in ____________, having an address of ____________, and more particularly described in that certain the Loan B Loan Agreement, and the improvements located thereon, including a ____________ (“Loan B Secured Property”). The Loan B Loan Agreement and the documents described in Section 3.1(a) of the Loan B Loan Agreement are the “Loan A Documents”); and

 

WHEREAS, concurrently with this Loan, ____________, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and affiliate of Lender (“Lender C”), has made a loan in an amount up to ____________ AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($____________) (“Loan C”) to ____________, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Borrower C”), pursuant to that certain Construction Loan Agreement dated of even date herewith, by and between Borrower C and Lender C (the “Loan C Loan Agreement”). Loan C is secured pursuant to a security instrument (the “Loan C Security Instrument”) by certain land located in ____________, having an address of ____________, and more particularly described in the Loan C Loan Agreement, and the improvements located thereon, including a ____________ (“Loan C Secured Property”). The Loan C Loan Agreement and the documents described in Section 3.1(a) of the Loan C Loan Agreement are the “Loan C Documents”); and

 

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WHEREAS, concurrently with this Loan, ____________, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and affiliate of Lender (“Lender D”; Lender, Lender B, Lender C and Lender D, collectively, “Lender Group”), has made a loan in an amount up to ____________ AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($____________) (“Loan D”; this Loan, Loan B, Loan C and Loan D, collectively, the “Aggregate Loan”) to ____________, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Borrower D”; Borrower, Borrower B, Borrower C and Borrower D, collectively, “Borrower Group”), pursuant to that certain Loan Agreement dated of even date herewith, by and between Borrower D and Lender D (the “Loan D Loan Agreement”). Loan D is secured pursuant to a security instrument (the “Loan D Security Instrument”; the Security Instrument, the Loan B Security Instrument, Loan C Security Instrument and the Loan D Security Instrument, collectively, the “Aggregate Security Instruments”) by certain land located in ____________, having an address of ____________, and more particularly described in the Loan D Loan Agreement and the improvements located thereon, including the ____________ (“Loan D Secured Property”). The Loan D Loan Agreement and the documents described in Section 3.1(a) of the Loan D Loan Agreement are the “Loan D Documents”; the Loan Documents (as defined herein), the Loan B Documents, the Loan C Documents and the Loan D Documents, collectively, the “Aggregate Loan Documents”).

 

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the covenants contained herein, the sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00) and other good and valuable consideration the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

 

ARTICLE I

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

 

In addition to the other terms hereinafter defined, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth in this Article I.

 

1.1       Architect . The architect hired by Borrower with respect to the construction of the Improvements.

 

1.2       Architect’s Contract . That certain contract for architectural services between Borrower and Architect related to the Property.

 

1.3       Closing Date . The first date on which all of the conditions set forth in Section 3.1 have been satisfied or waived by Lender.

 

1.4       Completion Date . Eighteen (18) months from the date hereof.

 

1.5       Contractor. The contractor hired by Borrower and approved by Lender with respect to the construction of the Work.

 

1.6       Contractor’s Agreement. That certain contractor’s agreement between Contractor and Borrower relating to the Work.

 

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1.7       Cost Breakdown . The document detailing the costs associated with the Work, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “C”.

 

1.8       Draw Request . As defined in Article VI hereof.

 

1.9       Engineer. The engineer hired by Borrower with respect to the construction of the Improvements.

 

1.10       Engineer’s Agreement. That certain contract for engineering services between Borrower and Engineer related to the Property.

 

1.10       Environmental Laws . As defined in the Indemnity Agreement.

 

1.11       Event of Default . As defined in Article VII hereof.

 

1.12       Franchise Agreement. That certain ____________ Franchise Agreement dated on or about the date hereof, between, ____________ a Delaware ____________ (the “Franchisor”) and Borrower, as amended.

 

1.13       Gross Hotel Revenues. The total amount of all income and receipts whatsoever received by Borrower or its agents from the use and operation of the Property.

 

1.14       Inspecting Engineer . The party designated by Lender from time to time.

 

1.15       Management Agreement. That certain Management Agreement by and between Borrower and ____________, a ____________ limited liability company (“Manager”), dated on or about the date hereof.

 

1.16       Minor Deviations. Minor deviations from the Plans that do not materially affect the aesthetics or functionality of the Property and result from workmanship that is within normal construction tolerances for high quality hospitality buildings recently built by skilled, experienced and reputable contractors, and are in compliance with applicable law and are in compliance with the Franchise Agreement. By way of example, and not limitation, variations in the placement, but not the type or number, of electrical outlets, and variations in the location of interior walls by a few inches that do not adversely affect the mechanical systems or floor plan are Minor Deviations.

 

1.17       Permitted Transfer. A Permitted Transfer shall mean any of the following:

 

(a)       The transfer by any member of Borrower of its membership interest in Borrower, in whole or in part, to a Person that is owned or controlled by, is under common ownership and control with or owns and controls the original member; provided that such transfer does not result in a change in control of Borrower;

 

(b)       The transfer constitutes a Permitted Encumbrance at the time such Transfer occurs;

 

(c)       Leases in the ordinary course of Borrower’s business;

 

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(d)        Exercise of any rights by Franchisor pursuant to the Franchise Agreement;

 

(e)       The sale or disposition of equipment that is worn out, undesirable, obsolete, disused, or unnecessary for use in the operation of the Property upon replacing the same by, or substituting for the same (unless no longer necessary), other equipment not necessarily of the same character, but of at least equal utility to Borrower, which shall forth-with become, without further action, subject to the lien and security interest of the Security Instrument;

 

(f)       The grant of an easement, covenants, conditions and restrictions if the easement shall not materially affect the value of the Property, the operation of the Property or Lender's interest in the Property, or violate the terms of the Franchise Agreement;

 

(g)       The transfer of any membership interests of Borrower in one or a series of transactions by which an aggregate of less than forty-nine percent (49%) of such membership interests shall be vested in a party or parties who are not now interest holders; provided that such transfer does not result in a change in control of Borrower;

 

(h)       Any involuntary transfer caused by the death or legal incapacity of any individual; and

 

(i)        Transfers for estate planning purposes of any individual’s direct or indirect interests in any entity to the spouse or any lineal descendant (which includes natural or adopted issue, siblings and parents) of such individual, or to a trust for the benefit of any one or more of such individual, spouse or lineal descendant.

 

(j)       The successor of BitNile Holdings, Inc. as Ault Alliance, Inc.’s sole shareholder.

 

(k)       The transfer of Ault Alliance, Inc.’s membership interests in Agree Madison, LLC to AGREE, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Ault Alliance, Inc., subject to Lender’s successful underwriting and search of AGREE, Inc., as providing in the following paragraph.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, if any transfer (individually or in the aggregate) permitted hereunder (excluding any transfer of an interest in subsections (h) or (i) above) results in any single entity or individual obtaining direct or indirect ownership in Borrower in an amount equal to or greater than 20%, then prior to such transfer, Lender shall have the right to conduct a background search, including any OFAC-related search, and require delivery of any information (including, without limitation, driver’s licenses, passports, and social security numbers), necessary to determine if such entity or individual is reasonably acceptable to Lender. If Lender determines that such entity or individual obtaining direct or indirect ownership in Borrower is not reasonably acceptable, then such transfer shall not be permitted.

 

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1.18       Person. Any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, association, trust, unincorporated organization, and any governmental authority.

 

1.19       Plans. The plans and specifications for the construction of the Work described in the Contractor’s Agreement and more particularly described on Exhibit “B” attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein.

 

1.20       Project Documents . Collectively, the Contractor’s Agreement, the Architect’s Agreement, the Engineer’s Agreement, the Plans and all other documents related to the Work.

 

1.21       REA. Collectively, that certain Declaration of Reciprocal Easements, Covenants and Restrictions recorded on ____________.

 

1.22       Requirement. Any law, ordinance, order, rule or regulation pertaining to the use, development and operation of the Property and issued by the United States, the state in which the Property is situated, and/or any political subdivision thereof and/or any agency, department, commission, board, bureau or instrumentality of any of them, including but not limited to the Environmental Laws, applicable zoning laws, and the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C. §4001).

 

1.23       Single Purpose Entity. A corporation, limited partnership, or limited liability company which, at all times since its formation and thereafter satisfies the requirements of Section 4.21.

 

1.24       SPE Equity Owner. The Single Purpose Entity that is (a) the general partner of Borrower, if Borrower is a limited partnership or (b) the managing member of Borrower if Borrower is a limited liability company.

 

1.25       Work. The work described in the Cost Breakdown and in the Plans.

 

ARTICLE II

AMOUNT AND TERMS OF LOAN

 

2.1       Recitals. Each of the above recitals are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this Loan Agreement by this reference.

 

2.2       Commitment to Lend the Loan Proceeds. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Loan Agreement, Lender agrees to lend to Borrower on the Closing Date the Loan, with an initial advance of ____________ AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($____________) made from Lender to Borrower on the Closing Date pursuant to a loan closing statement executed by Borrower and approved by Lender for the purposes of acquiring the Land and existing Improvements, and the remaining amount of the Loan (the “Development Reserve”) to be advanced from Lender to Borrower thereafter and in accordance with Section 3.2 for the purpose of completing the Work.

 

2.3       Loan and Note. The Loan is evidenced by that certain Real Estate Note dated as of the date hereof in the original principal amount of ____________ AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($____________) from Borrower to Lender (the “Note”) and having a maturity date of January 1, 2025 (the “Maturity Date”).

 

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ARTICLE III

CONDITIONS OF LENDING

 

3.1       Conditions Precedent To The Loan.

 

(a)       Loan Documents. As a condition precedent to Lender making the Loan, Borrower and Guarantor, as applicable, shall deliver to or for the benefit of Lender, as applicable, on or before the date of the Loan closing, the following, in form and substance satisfactory to Lender (collectively, the “Loan Documents”) Subject to Section 5.25(c) of this Loan Agreement, Lender’s making the Loan shall be evidence of Borrower’s and Guarantor’s delivery of the same to Lender’s satisfaction or Lender’s waiver of such requirement:

 

(i)       The Note;

 

(ii)       The Construction Mortgage, Assignment of Rents and Leases, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing (the “Security Instrument”);

 

(iii)       The Assignment of Project Documents made by Borrower in favor of Lender (the “Secured Property Assignment”);

 

(iv)        The Construction Completion Guaranty from Borrower and Guarantor (the “Completion Guaranty”);

 

(v)       UCC Financing Statements;

 

(vi)       Evidence satisfactory to Lender of ownership of the Secured Property by Borrower free and clear of encumbrances of any kind, except for the Permitted Encumbrances (as defined in the Security Instrument);

 

(vii)       The Assignment of Leases, Rents and Profits;

 

(viii)       The Indemnity Agreement Regarding Hazardous Materials from Borrower and Guarantor (the “Indemnity Agreement”);

 

(viii)        The Guaranty from Guarantor (together with the Completion Guaranty and Indemnity Agreement, the “Guaranty”);

 

(ix)       The Assignment and Subordination of Management Agreement;

 

(x)       The Assignment of Licenses, Permits and Contracts; and

 

(xi)       Such other documents executed in connection with the Loan as reasonably may be required by Lender or Lender's counsel.

 

(b)       Borrower’s Authorization. Borrower shall have provided (1) copies of Borrower’s articles of organization and operating agreement and certificates of good standing in all applicable jurisdictions, and (2) properly certified resolutions or consents duly authorizing the execution and delivery of this Loan Agreement, the Note and the documents described in Section 3.1(a) above (collectively, the “Loan Documents”). In addition, Borrower shall have provided such other resolutions, authorizations, opinions of counsel, documents and instruments as Lender or its counsel, may require.

 

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(c)       Title Insurance. A paid title insurance policy or marked commitment or proforma policy in form and content, and with a company reasonably acceptable to Lender, insuring that the Loan Documents constitute a valid first security title in the Property, free and clear of all defects and encumbrances except for Permitted Encumbrances, including without limitation the following:

 

(i)       full coverage against liens of mechanics, materialmen, laborers and any other parties who might claim statutory or common law liens;

 

(ii)       no survey exceptions other than those theretofore approved by Lender and Lender's counsel; and

 

(iii)       a “pending disbursement clause” in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Lender's counsel;

 

(d)       Survey. Borrower shall have delivered a survey of the Land dated on or before the Closing Date that complies with ALTA requirements and is certified to Lender and the title company.

 

(e)       Insurance Policies. Borrower shall have delivered current evidence of insurance for the Property as required under the Security Instrument.

 

(f)       Environmental Report. Lender shall have received a current Phase I Environmental Site Assessment certified to Lender.

 

(g)       Soil Report. If requested by Lender, Borrower shall have furnished to Lender a survey of recent date, prepared by a registered engineer satisfactory to Lender stating that the Land is free from soil or other geologic conditions that would preclude its use or development as contemplated without extra expense for precautionary, corrective or remedial measures.

 

(h)       Zoning. Lender shall have received evidence satisfactory to Lender that the Land is duly and validly zoned for the construction, maintenance, and operation of the Improvements in accordance with the Plans and the intended use thereof as a hotel;

 

(i)       Appraisal. Lender shall have received an MAI appraisal in form and substance satisfactory to Lender.

 

(j)       Property Condition Report. Lender shall have received a Property Conditions Assessment Report in form satisfactory to Lender.

 

(k)       Franchise Documents. Borrower shall have delivered, at Borrower’s sole cost and expense, a copy of the Franchise Agreement and a comfort letter from Franchisor to and in favor of Lender.

 

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(l)       Project Documents. True and correct copies of the Project Documents entered into as of the Closing Date, together with the consent of any counterparties to any Project Documents then assigned to Lender pursuant to the Secured Property Assignment.

 

(m)       Plans. A complete set of the Plans acceptable to Lender and its Inspecting Engineer.

 

(n)       Intentionally deleted.

 

(o)        Payment of Fees and Expenses.

 

(i)       Borrower shall have paid on or before the Closing Date (i) to Lender a loan commitment fee in an amount equal to one percent (1.00%) of the amount of the Loan (“Loan Commitment Fee”) and (ii) to Lender, all other fees, charges, and other expenses which are then due and payable as specified in this Loan Agreement or any other Loan Document. The Loan Commitment Fee shall be fully earned when paid and shall not be refundable for any reason.

 

(ii)       In addition to the Loan Commitment Fee, Borrower shall pay to Lender an exit fee in an amount equal to one-half percent (0.50%) of the amount of the Loan (“Exit Fee”). The Exit Fee shall be fully earned on the Closing Date; however, it shall be paid by Borrower on the earlier to occur of (x) the date of payment in full of the Loan or (y) the Maturity Date. The Exit Fee will be waived if Lender, or an affiliate of Lender, provides permanent financing or other refinancing of the Loan.

 

(p)       Representations and Warranties. The representations and warranties set forth in this Loan Agreement, in the other Loan Documents, and in any document or certificate delivered to Lender under this Loan Agreement are true and correct.

 

(q)       No Event of Default. There shall not exist on the Closing Date a condition which would constitute an Event of Default (as hereinafter defined) under this Loan Agreement or under any other Loan Document.

 

(r)       Intentionally deleted.

 

(s)       Maximum Loan-to-Value Ratio. The Loan-to-Value Ratio shall not exceed seventy-five percent (75%). “Loan-to-Value Ratio” means, as of any date of determination, the quotient (expressed as a percentage) of (i) the then-current outstanding principal balance of the Loan on such date of determination, divided by (ii) the as completed appraised value of the Property as determined by an Appraisal dated not more than thirty (30) days prior such date of determination and otherwise reasonably acceptable to Lender.

 

(t)       Maximum Loan-to-Cost Ratio. The Loan-to-Cost Ratio shall not exceed seventy-five percent (75%). “Loan-to-Cost Ratio” means, as of any date of determination, the quotient (expressed as a percentage) of (i) the then-current outstanding principal balance of the Loan on such date of determination, divided by (ii) the total cost to complete the Work in accordance with the Plans, as determined by Lender.

 

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(u)       Equity. Borrower shall have shall have delivered to Lender evidence it has funded $____________ as equity into the project (“Equity Contribution”).

 

3.2       Subsequent Advances. Lender's obligation to make any advance under the Loan after the first advance thereunder shall be subject to the following conditions:

 

(a)       Prior Conditions Satisfied. All conditions precedent to the first advance shall have been satisfied as of the date of such subsequent advance.

 

(b)       No Default. There shall be no Event of Default and no state of facts in existence which constitute or, with notice or passage of time or both would constitute an Event of Default under this Loan Agreement or any of the Loan Documents.

 

(c)       No Damage. The Work shall not have been injured or damaged by fire or other casualty, unless Lender shall have received insurance proceeds sufficient in the judgment of Inspecting Engineer to effect the satisfactory restoration of the Improvements and to permit the completion thereof not later than the Completion Date.

 

(d)       Receipt by Lender. Lender shall have received:

 

(i)       Draw Request. A Draw Request complying with the requirements hereof, including those set forth in Section 6.1 below;

 

(ii)       Endorsement to Title Policy. If requested by Lender, an updated title search and, in connection with the final Draw, together with an endorsement, as described in Section 5.31 below, to the title insurance policy theretofore delivered, which report shall indicate that there has been no change in the state of title and containing no survey exceptions not theretofore approved by Lender, which endorsement shall expressly or by virtue of a proper “pending disbursements” clause increase the amount of coverage to the total amount of Loan proceeds theretofore advanced; and

 

(iii)       Certificates. If requested by Lender, a certificate from the Inspecting Engineer to the effect that in its opinion, the construction of the Work theretofore performed was performed in accordance with the Plans, stating the estimated total costs of construction of the Work, stating the percentage of in-place construction of the Work attained by Borrower as of the date of the Draw Request mentioned in Subparagraph (d)(i) hereof, and stating that the remaining non-disbursed portion of the Loan allocated for such purpose is adequate to complete the construction of the Work.

 

(e)       Payment of Costs. Evidence satisfactory to Lender that all sums due in connection with the construction of the Improvements have been paid in full (or will be paid out of the funds requested to be advanced) and that no party claims or has (or will have, after payment from the requested funds) a right to claim any statutory or common law lien arising out of the Work or the supplying of labor, material and/or services in connection therewith.

 

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(f)       Final Disbursement. In addition to all other conditions to a disbursement in this Section 3.2, the final advance of funds from the Development Reserve shall not be made until such time as (i) to the extent required, Borrower shall have received and delivered to Lender a final certificate of occupancy issued by all applicable governmental authorities for the Improvements, permitting the Property and all buildings and structures erected thereon to be occupied and used as a hotel; (ii) Borrower shall have delivered an as-built survey of the Property; (iii) Borrower shall have delivered to Lender paid invoices and final lien waivers from persons supplying any labor, materials or supplies to the Property; and (iv) Franchisor shall have approved the Work; provided, that, any funds remaining in the Development Reserve upon Lender’s disbursement of the Final Disbursement shall be deposited into the Interest Reserve.

 

3.3       Unfunded Development Reserve. Beginning on July 1, 2023, any unfunded Loan proceeds remaining in the Development Reserve will accrue interest payable to Lender at the Interest Rate. Upon Borrower’s written notice to Lender, together with evidence satisfactory to Lender, that any portion of the Development Reserve is not required to complete the Work, Lender shall deposit the balance into the Interest Reserve.

 

 

ARTICLE IV

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF BORROWER

 

The Borrower represents and warrants to and agrees with the Lender as follows:

 

4.1       Organization. Borrower is a limited liability company, which is, and at all times shall be, duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Delaware. Borrower is duly authorized to transact business in all states in which Borrower is doing business, having obtained all necessary filings, governmental licenses and approvals for each state in which Borrower is doing business. Borrower has the full power and authority to own its properties and to transact the business in which it is presently engaged or presently proposes to engage. Borrower maintains an office at 940 South Coast Drive, Suite 200, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, Attn: David J. Katzoff. Unless Borrower has designated otherwise in writing, the principal office is the office at which Borrower keeps its books and records including its records concerning the Property. Borrower will notify Lender prior to any change in the location of Borrower’s state or organization or any change in Borrower’s name. Borrower shall do all things necessary to preserve and to keep in full force and effect its existence, rights and privileges, and shall comply with all regulations, rules, ordinances, statutes, orders and decrees of any governmental or quasi-governmental authority or court applicable to Borrower and Borrower’s business activities.

 

4.2       Power and Authorization.

 

(a)       Borrower has authorized the execution and delivery of the Loan Documents, and such execution and delivery will not violate any law, or any other agreement to which Borrower is a party.

 

(b)       This Loan Agreement constitutes, and upon execution and delivery thereof, the Note, the Security Instrument, and the other Loan Documents will constitute, legal, valid and binding obligations of the Borrower enforceable against the Borrower.

 

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4.3       Financial Condition. The reports and financial statements of Borrower and Guarantor submitted to Lender in connection with the Loan have been prepared from Borrower's or Guarantor’s books and records in accordance with standard accounting principles and practices, consistently applied, and fairly reflect the financial condition of Borrower and Guarantor for the periods therein defined. No material adverse changes have since occurred.

 

Except as disclosed in the aforesaid reports and financial statements, Borrower and Guarantor:

 

(a)       Have not incurred any debts, liabilities or other obligations nor committed to incur any debts, liabilities or obligations;

 

(b)       Have no liabilities, direct or contingent;

 

(c)       Have made no investments in, advances to, or guaranties or obligations of any other company, person, firm, corporation, or other entity; and

 

(d)       Are not subject to any judgment, nor are there any liens, encumbrances or security interests outstanding against Borrower or any of its properties.

 

4.4       Litigation. There is no litigation, proceeding, claim or dispute pending or threatened against Borrower, Guarantor or the Property, the adverse determination of which would materially affect Borrower's or Guarantor’s ability to repay the Loan or otherwise perform hereunder.

 

4.5       Taxes. All of Borrower’s and Guarantor’s tax returns and reports that are or were required to be filed, have been filed, and all taxes, assessments and other governmental charges have been paid in full, except those presently being or to be contested by Borrower or Guarantor in good faith in the ordinary course of business and for which adequate reserves have been provided. Borrower has filed all required federal, state, county and municipal tax returns and has paid all taxes and assessments owed and payable with respect to the Property, and Borrower has no knowledge of any basis for any additional payment with respect to any such taxes and assessments. No portion of the Property is exempt from taxation or constitutes an “omitted” tax parcel. The Property constitutes one or more separate tax lots, with separate tax assessments, independent of any other land or improvements not constituting a part of such portions of the Property and no other land or improvements is assessed and taxed together with any portion of such Property.

 

4.6.       Lien Priority. Borrower has not entered into or granted any security agreements, or permitted the filing or attachment of any security interests on or affecting any of the Secured Property directly or indirectly securing repayment of Borrower’s Loan and Note, that would be prior or that may in any way be superior to Lender’s security interests and rights in and to the Secured Property except for the Permitted Encumbrances and such rights as are granted to others thereunder without Borrower’s discretionary consent.

 

4.7       Binding Effect. This Loan Agreement, the Note and all other Loan Documents are binding upon the signers thereof, as well as upon their successors, representatives and assigns, and are legally enforceable in accordance with their respective terms.

 

4.8       Commercial Purposes. Borrower intends to use the Loan proceeds solely for business or commercially related purposes.

 

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4.9       Violations of Requirements. Borrower has no knowledge of any violations or notices of violations of any Requirement relating to the Property.

 

4.10       Plans. The Plans, true and correct copies of which have been furnished to Lender, are satisfactory to Borrower and have been approved by Lender. The Plans and the anticipated use of the Property comply with all applicable Requirements and restrictive covenants affecting the Property. Except for Minor Deviations, no change to any of the Plans shall be made without the prior written approval of Lender first having been obtained.

 

4.11       Availability of Utilities. All utility services necessary for the occupancy and operation of the Property are available (in size, capacity and quantity sufficient to serve the needs of the Property) through public or private easements or rights-of-way (which would inure to the benefit of Lender in the event of the foreclosure of, or sale under the powers contained in, the Security Instrument) at the boundaries of the Land, including but not limited to, water supply, storm and sanitary sewer, gas, electric and telephone facilities. Borrower has no knowledge that any such utility services may be suspended or interrupted or that any moratorium thereon may be imposed.

 

4.12       Access. Access to the Property is provided by way of public rights of way which abut the Land, or by way of private roads built upon easements which would inure to the benefit of Lender upon foreclosure. All curb cut permits and other licenses, permits and approvals for the driveways, roadways and other means of pedestrian and vehicular traffic to and from the Property have been lawfully obtained, are in effect, and are irrevocable.

 

4.13       Conditions of Property. Except as noted in that certain Property Condition Report dated December 6, 2021, prepared by EBI Consulting as EBI Project No. ____________, the Property is not now damaged or injured as a result of any fire, explosion, accident, flood or other casualty.

 

4.14       Brokerage Commission. Any brokerage commission or similar compensation due in connection with the purchase of the Property and in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby have been paid in full and any such commissions coming due in the future will promptly be paid by Borrower. Borrower agrees to and shall indemnify Lender from any actual liability, claims or losses (including actually incurred reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses) incurred by Lender and arising by reason of any claim for any such brokerage commission. This provision shall survive the repayment of the Loan and shall continue in full force and effect so long as the possibility of such liability, claims or losses exists.

 

4.15       Quality of Work and Materials. The Improvements, as-built, shall conform to the Plans, shall be free of defects, shall be performed in a good and workmanlike manner, shall make use of materials of quality typical for projects similar in location, intended use, size, and type to the Property, and shall be performed in accordance with the Plans and in compliance with all Requirements. Both Borrower and Contractor are in full compliance with their respective obligations under the Project Documents. The work to be performed by Contractor under the Project Documents is the work called for by the Plans.

 

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4.16       Contracts. Borrower has made no contract or arrangement of any kind or type whatsoever (whether oral or written, formal or informal) which require Borrower to pay sums in excess of $75,000.00 in any year, the performance of which by the other party thereto could give rise to a lien on the Property, except for its contracts (all of which have been disclosed in writing to Lender) made by Borrower with parties who have or shall agree to execute and deliver lien waivers to Borrower, and which, in the reasonable opinion of Lender's counsel, will not create rights in existing or future lien claimants which may be superior to the Security Instrument.

 

4.17       Effect of Draw Request. Each draw request shall constitute an affirmation that the representations and warranties of this Article IV remain true and correct as of the date thereof, and, unless Lender is notified to the contrary prior to the disbursement of the requested advance (or any portion thereof), shall constitute an affirmation that the same remain true and correct on the date of such disbursement.

 

4.18       Non-Commencement of Work. There has been no commencement of work by or on behalf of Borrower (including demolition or grading work) or delivery of materials or services (including, without limitation, architectural, engineering, surveying, or other planning or design services) on or before the date hereof that would or might give rise to any statutory or common law lien against the Property or any part thereof.

 

4.19       No Untrue or Undisclosed Adverse Matters. To the best of the Borrower’s knowledge, no statement of fact made by or on behalf of Borrower in this Loan 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 information presently known to Borrower which has not been disclosed to Lender which adversely affects, nor as far as Borrower can reasonably foresee, might adversely affect, the Secured Property or the business, operations or conditions (financial or otherwise) of Borrower.

 

4.20       Franchise Agreement. Borrower has made available to Lender a correct and complete copy of the Franchise Agreement, all amendments thereto and any other written agreements or summaries of oral agreements with any Franchisor. The Franchise Agreement is unmodified and is in full force and effect. Neither Borrower, nor to Borrower’s knowledge, Franchisor, is not in default under any of the provisions of the Franchise Agreement including, without limitation, the quality assurance standards set forth therein.

 

4.21       Special Purpose Entity. Borrower and any SPE Equity Owner has and will remain a “Single Purpose Entity,” which means at all times since its formation and thereafter it has and will satisfy each of the following conditions subject to the following disclosed facts and circumstances: (i) that each entity in the Borrower Group, Agree Madison, LLC, its sole member from time to time, Ault Alliance, Inc., and prior to a spinout, BitNile Holdings, Inc., shall be reported as consolidated in the public filings and disclosures of BitNile Holdings, Inc., and/or Ault Alliance, Inc., while such company is an indirect beneficial owner of any Borrower and a publicly traded company, the “Consolidated Reporting Condition”; (ii) SPE Equity Owner (i.e., Agree Madison, LLC'’s simultaneous ownership of all membership interests in each borrower within the Borrower Group, the “Co-Ownership Condition”; and (iii) the cross-collateralization and cross default of each of the Loans with each of the other Loans as provided in the Loan Documents, the “Cross-Collateralization and Cross-Default Condition”:

 

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(a)       It will not engage in any business or activity, other than the ownership, operation and maintenance of the Secured Property and activities incidental thereto.

 

(b)       It will not acquire, own, hold, lease, operate, manage, maintain, develop or improve any assets other than the Secured Property and such personal property as may be necessary for the operation of the Secured Property and will conduct and operate its business as presently conducted and operated.

 

(c)       It will preserve its existence as an entity duly organized, validly existing and in good standing (if applicable) under the laws of the jurisdiction of its formation or organization and will do all things necessary to observe organizational formalities.

 

(d)       It will not merge or consolidate with any other any Person.

 

(e)       It will not take any action to dissolve, divide or create divisions, wind-up, terminate or liquidate in whole or in part; to sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of its assets (provided, that Borrower’s entering into an executory contract of sale for the Secured Property shall not, in and of itself, be deemed to violate this provision); to change its legal structure; transfer or permit the direct or indirect transfer of any partnership, membership or other equity interests, as applicable, other than transfers permitted under this Loan Agreement; issue additional partnership, membership or other equity interests, other than as permitted under this Loan Agreement, as applicable, or seek to accomplish any of the foregoing.

 

(f)       It will not, without the prior unanimous written consent of all of Borrower’s partners, members, or shareholders, as applicable, and, if applicable, the prior unanimous written consent of 100% of the members of the board of directors or of the board of managers of Borrower or the SPE Equity Owner, take any of the following actions:

 

(i)       File any insolvency, or reorganization case or proceeding, to institute proceedings to have Borrower be adjudicated bankrupt or insolvent.

 

(ii)       Institute proceedings under any applicable insolvency law as a debtor.

 

(iii)       Seek any relief, as a debtor, under any law relating to relief from debts or the protection of debtors.

 

(iv)       Consent to the filing or institution of a bankruptcy against Borrower.

 

(v)       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 insolvency.

 

(vi)       Seek or consent to the appointment of a receiver, liquidator, assignee, trustee, sequestrator, custodian, or any similar official for Borrower or a substantial part of its property other than for Lender’s benefit.

 

(vii)       Make any assignment for the benefit of creditors of Borrower.

 

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(viii)       Admit in writing in any legal proceeding Borrower’s inability to pay its debts generally as they become due.

 

(ix)       Take action in furtherance of any of the foregoing.

 

(g)       It will not amend or restate its organizational documents if such change would cause the provisions set forth in those organizational documents not to comply with the requirements set forth in this Section 4.21.

 

(h)       It will not own any subsidiary or make any investment in, any other Person.

 

(i)       It will not commingle its assets with the assets of any other Person and will hold all of its assets in its own name.

 

(j)       It will not incur any debt, secured or unsecured, direct or contingent (including guaranteeing any obligation), other than the following:

 

(i)       The Loan.

 

(ii)       Customary unsecured trade payables incurred in the ordinary course of owning and operating the Secured Property provided the same are not evidenced by a promissory note, do not exceed, in the aggregate, at any time a maximum amount of $100,000.00 in total.

 

(k)       It will maintain its records, books of account, bank accounts, financial statements, accounting records and other entity documents separate and apart from those of any other Person and will not list its assets as assets on the financial statement of any other Person.

 

(l)       Except for capital contributions or capital distributions permitted under the terms and conditions of its organizational documents, it will only enter into any contract or agreement with any general partner, member, shareholder, principal or affiliate of Borrower or any Guarantor, or any general partner, member, principal or affiliate thereof, upon terms and conditions that are commercially reasonable and substantially similar to those that would be available on an arm’s-length basis with third parties; provided, however, the Asset Management and Construction Management Agreement dated December 15, 2021, by and between Agree Madison, LLC and Strategery 42, LLC, shall be deemed to comply with the foregoing requirement.

 

(m)       It will not maintain its assets in such a manner that will be costly or difficult to segregate, ascertain or identify its individual assets from those of any other Person.

 

(n)       It will not assume or guaranty (excluding any guaranty that has been executed and delivered in connection with the Note) the debts or obligations of any other Person, hold itself out to be responsible for the debts of another Person, pledge its assets to secure the obligations of any other Person or otherwise pledge its assets for the benefit of any other Person, or hold out its credit as being available to satisfy the obligations of any other Person.

 

(o)       It will not make or permit to remain outstanding any loans or advances to any other Person except for those investments permitted under the Loan Documents and will not buy or hold evidence of indebtedness issued by any other Person (other than cash or investment-grade securities).

 

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(p)       It will file its own tax returns separate from those of any other Person, unless Borrower (i) is treated as a “disregarded entity” for tax purposes and is not required to file tax returns under applicable law or (ii) is required by applicable law to file consolidated tax returns, and will pay any taxes required to be paid under applicable law.

 

(q)       It will hold itself out to the public as a legal entity separate and distinct from any other Person and conduct its business solely in its own name, will correct any known misunderstanding regarding its separate identity and will not identify itself or any of its affiliates as a division or department of any other Person.

 

(r)       It will 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 and will pay its debts and liabilities from its own assets as the same become due; provided, that the Property generates sufficient cash flow; and provided further, however, that nothing in this Section 4.21(r) will require any member or partner of Borrower to make any equity contribution to Borrower.

 

(s)       It will allocate fairly and reasonably shared expenses with affiliates (including shared office space) and use separate stationery, invoices and checks bearing its own name.

 

(t)       It will pay (or cause the Manager to pay on behalf of Borrower from Borrower’s funds) its own liabilities (including salaries of its own employees) from its own funds; provided, that the Property generates sufficient cash flow; and provided further, however, that nothing in this Section 4.21(t) will require any member or partner of Borrower to make any equity contribution to Borrower.

 

(u)       It will not acquire obligations or securities of its partners, members, shareholders, or affiliates, as applicable.

 

(v)       Except as contemplated or permitted by the property management agreement with respect to the Manager, Borrower’s Operating Agreement with respect to BitNile Holdings, Inc.’s and its affiliates’, it will not permit any affiliates or constituent party independent access to its bank accounts.

 

(w)       It will maintain a sufficient number of employees (if any) in light of its contemplated business operations and pay the salaries of its own employees, if any, only from its own funds; provided, however, that nothing in this Section 4.21(w) will require any member or partner of Borrower to make any equity contribution to Borrower.

 

(x)       If such entity is a single member limited liability company, such entity will satisfy each of the following conditions:

 

(i)       Be formed and organized under Delaware law.

 

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(ii)       Omitted.

 

(iii)       Omitted.

 

(iv)       Omitted.

 

(y)       If such entity is a single member limited liability company that is board-managed, such entity will have a board of managers separate from that of Guarantor and any other Person and will cause its board of managers to keep minutes of board meetings and actions and observe all other Delaware limited liability company required formalities.

 

4.22        SPE Equity Owner Requirements. Subject to the following disclosed conditions: (i) the Consolidated Reporting Condition; (ii) SPE Equity Owner’s Co-Ownership Condition; and (iii) the Cross-Collateralization and Cross-Default Condition, the SPE Equity Owner has since its formation and will at all times and thereafter comply in its own right (subject to the modifications set forth below), and will cause Borrower to comply, with each of the requirements of Section 4.21. Upon the withdrawal or the disassociation of an SPE Equity Owner from Borrower, Borrower will immediately appoint a new SPE Equity Owner, whose organizational documents are substantially similar to those of the withdrawn or disassociated SPE Equity Owner, and if a nonconsolidation opinion was delivered in connection with the closing of this Loan, deliver a new nonconsolidation opinion to Lender in form and substance satisfactory to Lender with regard to nonconsolidation by a bankruptcy court of the assets of each of Borrower and SPE Equity Owner with those of its affiliates.

 

(a)       With respect to Section 4.21(a), the SPE Equity Owner will not engage in any business or activity other than being the managing member or general partner, as the case may be, of Borrower and any other borrower in the Borrower Group, owning at least (A) 0.5% equity interest in Borrower if SPE Equity Owner is a managing member of Borrower, and (B) 0.1% equity interest in Borrower if SPE Equity Owner is a general partner of Borrower.

 

(b)       With respect to Section 4.21(b), the SPE Equity Owner has not and will not acquire or own any assets other than its equity interest in Borrower and any other borrower in the Borrower Group, and personal property related thereto.

 

(c)       With respect to Section 4.21(h), the SPE Equity Owner will not own any subsidiary or make any investment in any other Person, except for Borrower and any other borrower in the Borrower Group.

 

(d)       With respect to Section 4.21(j), the SPE Equity Owner has not and will not incur any debt, secured or unsecured, direct or contingent (including guaranteeing any obligation), other than (A) customary unsecured payables incurred in the ordinary course of owning Borrower and any other borrower in the Borrower Group, provided the same are not evidenced by a promissory note, do not exceed, in the aggregate, at any time a maximum amount of $250,000.00 and are paid prior to the last date allowed for payment thereof, and (B) in its capacity as managing member of Borrower (if applicable) and any other borrower in the Borrower Group.

 

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(e)       With respect to Section 4.21(m), the SPE Equity Owner will not assume or guaranty the debts or obligations of any other Person, hold itself out to be responsible for the debts of another Person, pledge its assets to secure the obligations of any other Person or otherwise pledge its assets for the benefit of any other Person, or hold out its credit as being available to satisfy the obligations of any other Person, in each instance, except for in its capacity as managing member of Borrower (if applicable) and any other borrower in the Borrower Group.

 

4.23       Management Agreement. Borrower has made available to Lender a correct and complete copy of the Management Agreement, all amendments thereto and any other written agreements or summaries of oral agreements with Manager. As of the Effective Date, the Management Agreement is unmodified and in full force and effect and neither Borrower, nor to Borrower’s knowledge, Manager, is in default thereunder.

 

4.24       Compliance with Laws. Borrower has, and at all times shall have obtained, all permits, certifications, permits, licenses and approvals, including certificates of completion, use and occupancy permits and any applicable liquor licenses (or interim beverage agreements, where applicable), required for the legal use, occupancy and operation of the Property as presently being used (“Licenses”), exemptions, and approvals necessary to occupy, operate and market its Property, and shall maintain compliance with all governmental requirements applicable to its Property and all other applicable statutes, laws, regulations and ordinances necessary for the transaction of its business. The Property is a separate legal parcel lawfully created in full compliance with all subdivision laws and ordinances and is properly zoned for the stated use of such Property as disclosed to Lender at the time of execution hereof. Except with respect to other parcels within the REA to which the Property is subject, for which Borrower’s discretionary consent is not a determinative factor or where Borrower is otherwise compelled by the terms of the Permitted Encumbrances: (a) Borrower shall not initiate or acquiesce to a zoning change of any portion of any of the Property without prior notice to, and prior written consent from, Lender; and (b) Borrower shall not allow changes in the stated use of the Property from that disclosed to Lender at the time of execution hereof without prior notice to, and prior written consent from, Lender.

 

4.25        Contracts. Exhibit “G”, attached hereto, sets forth a description of all contracts and agreements (other than the Permitted Encumbrances disclosed in the title reports) which require Borrower to pay more than $75,000.00 in any calendar year , including all amendments, modifications and supplements to any of the foregoing (the “Contracts”) to which any Borrower or Manager is a party with respect to the Secured Property or the operation thereof, other than the Franchise Agreement, the Management Agreement, and any such Contract which may be terminated on thirty (30) days’ or less notice without penalty. The information set forth in Exhibit “G” correct and complete in all material respects as of the date hereof. A correct and complete copy of each Contract specified on Exhibit “G” has been provided to Lender and each is unmodified (except as set forth on Exhibit “G” and in full force and effect and neither, as the case may be, Borrower, Manager or any affiliate of Borrower nor, to Borrower’s knowledge, the other party to any such Contract is in default thereunder.

 

4.26        Condemnation. No condemnation or other proceeding has been commenced or, to Borrower’s best knowledge, is contemplated with respect to all or any portion of the Property or for the relocation of roadways providing direct physical and legal access to the Property.

 

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ARTICLE V

COVENANTS BY BORROWER

 

Until all the obligations of Borrower under this Loan Agreement have been performed and paid in full, Borrower covenants and agrees as follows:

 

5.1       Repayment. Borrower shall repay the Loan in accordance with its terms and the terms of this Loan Agreement.

 

5.2       Insurance. Borrower shall maintain insurance on the Secured Property and other insurance as required by the Security Instrument. If Borrower fails to maintain any such insurance, then Lender may purchase insurance policies as required thereunder at the cost of Borrower.

 

5.3       Maintenance of Business and Corporate Existence. Borrower shall comply with all valid and applicable statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations and shall keep in force and effect all licenses, permits, bonds and franchises necessary for the proper conduct of its business. Borrower shall not modify or amend its operating agreement or any certificate thereof without the prior written consent of Lender (other than ministerial changes which are not prohibited under the Loan Documents), and except as may be expressly permitted by Lender in writing, Borrower shall not change its name or identity (including its trade name or names) without notifying Lender at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of such change.

 

5.4       Adverse Changes and Litigation. Borrower shall immediately inform Lender of any material adverse change in its financial condition, or the financial condition of Guarantor, and shall promptly inform Lender of any litigation or threatened in writing litigation or of the occurrence of any other event or circumstance which, if adversely determined, would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse change on the financial condition or business of Borrower or Guarantor.

 

5.5       Management of Borrower and the Property.

 

(a)       No change in the management of Borrower, or in the business conducted by Borrower, shall be made without the prior written consent of Lender. Furthermore, Borrower shall not change the Manager for the Secured Property unless Lender has expressly otherwise allowed or required any borrower in the Borrower Group to terminate the Manager without the prior written consent of Lender, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld; provided, Lender shall consent to a termination for cause and Borrower shall replace Manager with a manager reasonably acceptable to Lender. The payment of any base property management fees to Manager over and above an amount equal to three percent (3%) of Gross Hotel Revenues shall be subordinate to all payments to be made to Lender as provided in the Management Subordination Agreement among Lender, Borrower and Manager of even date herewith.

 

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(b)       Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon Lender's request after the occurrence and during the continuance of any Management Termination Event (defined below), Borrower shall terminate the Management Agreement and replace the Manager with a replacement manager selected by Borrower pursuant to written a management agreement acceptable to Lender (not to be unreasonably withheld). Under no circumstances shall Lender have any liability (including, without limitation, liability for any past due management fees, incentive management fees, or termination fees) whatsoever to Manager or Borrower for causing Borrower to terminate the Management Agreement after any Management Termination Event. At or prior to Borrower's execution of a management agreement with a replacement manager, Borrower shall execute and deliver to Lender a Management Subordination Agreement, and shall cause such replacement manager to execute and deliver to Lender a Manager’s Consent and Certificate in form acceptable to Lender (not to be unreasonably withheld; provided, a Manager’s Consent and Certificate in substantially the form submitted in connection with the making of the Loan shall be acceptable to Lender). As used in this Section, a "Management Termination Event" shall mean the occurrence of any of the following: (i) any Event of Default hereunder or under any other Loan Document, (ii) any material default or event of material default by Manager under the Management Agreement (which is not cured within any applicable cure or grace periods set forth therein) or any Management Subordination Agreement, (iii) any foreclosure of the Security Instrument or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure with respect to the Property, provided that for a Management Termination Event pursuant to this subsection (iii) Borrower shall not be permitted to determine the replacement manager as described above, (iv) at any time after the twenty-fourth (24th) month of the Loan following the Closing Date the DSCR is less than 1.00:1 over two (2) consecutive quarters, (v) Manager shall become insolvent or a debtor in any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding, or (vi) Manager has engaged in gross negligence, fraud, material willful misconduct or intentional misappropriation of funds.

 

5.6       Financial Statements. Within forty-five (45) days after Borrower's fiscal year end, Borrower shall furnish to Lender a copy of its unaudited financial statements, in form and quality as Lender shall request. Borrower's financial statements shall contain a balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flow, each in reasonable detail, prepared in accordance with sound accounting principles reasonably acceptable to Lender, consistently applied. Each set of financial statements shall be certified by a duly authorized manager or officer of Borrower and Guarantor to be complete, correct and accurate. Borrower shall also furnish (i) a copy of its income tax returns and those of the Guarantor within thirty (30) days of their filing; provided, to the extent Borrower is treated as a “disregarded entity” for tax purposes and is not required to file tax returns under applicable law, Borrower shall deliver copies of its owner (ii) within thirty (30) days after the end of each fiscal quarter, an un-audited quarterly financial statement for the Secured Property prepared by Borrower in form reasonably satisfactory to Lender containing a balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flow, all in reasonable detail, and an electronic version of the lodging NOI adjustment worksheet attached as Exhibit “F”, (iii) within thirty (30) days after the end of each calendar month a Smith Travel Research (STR) report, (iv) annually, within ninety (90) days after the end of each calendar year, annual unaudited personal financial statements for each Guarantor; provided, Guarantor’s unaudited statements may be comprised of separate schedules such as a separate statement of contingent liabilities. Following an Event of Default, items (ii) shall be certified by a duly authorized manager or officer of Borrower to be complete, correct and accurate. Borrower shall also furnish to Lender an aging of accounts receivable and accounts payable within twenty (20) days of reporting periods, and such reasonable other or additional financial information, in such form(s) as Borrower ordinarily maintains and as Lender may from time to time reasonably request. Borrower shall also furnish evidence of payment of real estate taxes on the Secured Property on an annual basis, if Borrower pays the real estate taxes. For so long as Lender requires Borrower to pay the Tax and Insurance Deposit (hereinafter defined), Lender shall timely pay the real estate taxes on the Secured Property to obtain the maximum discount for early payment, provided that the Tax and Insurance Reserve (hereinafter defined) is sufficient to pay the real estate taxes on the Secured Property, and provide evidence of payment to the Borrower.

 

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5.7       Other Debts. Other than the Loan from Lender of even date herewith or otherwise pursuant to approved Contracts or other agreements for the Work, Borrower shall not directly or indirectly incur, create, assume or permit to exist any obligation for payment of borrowed money, excepting only unsecured current liabilities incurred in the ordinary course of business (not to exceed $100,000.00 in any calendar year) and obligations contemplated by this Loan Agreement ), without the express written consent of Lender. Further, Borrower shall not guarantee the obligations of any person or entity, excepting only obligations contemplated by or within this Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents.

 

5.8       Prohibition on Sale of the Secured Property. Except for Permitted Transfers and as may be expressly permitted in the Loan Documents, Borrower shall not sell, lease, transfer or otherwise dispose of any of the Secured Property (except for Approved Leases (hereinafter defined) and for the disposal of equipment in the ordinary course of business which, if applicable, is replaced by Borrower with equipment of equal or greater value); provided, Borrower’s’ entering into an executory contract of sale for the Secured Property shall not, in and of itself, constitute a breach of the foregoing.

 

5.9       Guarantor Liquidity. Guarantor shall maintain the liquidity requirements set forth in the Guaranty and/or the Completion Guaranty.

 

5.10       Encumbrances. Borrower shall not incur or permit to exist any encumbrance, pledge or lien upon or against any of the Secured Property, except:

 

(a)       The “Permitted Encumbrances” described in the Security Instrument and Permitted Transfers;

 

(b)       Liens or security interests required or expressly contemplated or permitted by this Loan Agreement or other Loan Documents;

 

(c)       Liens for taxes, assessments and other governmental charges not yet due and payable; and

 

(d)       Tax liens, mechanics liens or other claims which do not exceed $500,000 and which are being contested in good faith, so long as Borrower has notified Lender in writing prior to doing so and so long as, in Lender’s sole, but reasonable, opinion, Lender’s interests in the Property are not jeopardized. Lender may require Borrower to post adequate security or a surety bond, reasonably satisfactory to Lender (but not to exceed 110% of the lien or claim), to protect Lender’s interest; provided, if a bond or other security protecting against a claimant’s or creditor’s right to foreclose on the Secured Property is posted in accordance with Requirements, Borrower shall not have to post any additional security with Lender.

 

5.11       Taxes. Subject to Section 5.10(d), Borrower shall pay promptly, when due, all taxes, assessments and governmental charges or levies imposed upon the Borrower or upon the income or any property of the Borrower, as well as all claims of any kind (including claims for labor, material, supplies or rent) which, if unpaid, might become a lien upon any or all of the Secured Property.

 

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5.12       Examination of Records. Borrower shall permit employees or agents of Lender upon reasonable notice at any reasonable time during normal business hours on business days to inspect the Property and to examine or audit Borrower’s books, accounts, and records and to make copies and memoranda of Borrower’s books, accounts, and records. If Borrower now or at any time hereafter maintains any records (including without limitation computer generated records and computer software programs for the generation of such records) in the possession of a third party, Borrower, upon request of Lender, shall notify such party to permit Lender free access to such records upon reasonable notice at all reasonable times during normal business hours on business days and to provide Lender with copies of any records it may request, all at Borrower’s expense.

 

5.13       Environmental Matters.

 

(a)       The Property and any and all other Secured Property, are free from any Hazardous Materials (as defined in the Indemnity Agreement) except as otherwise permitted in the Indemnity Agreement.

 

(b)       Borrower has not filed any notice under any federal or state law indicating past or present treatment, storage or disposal of any Hazardous Materials. None of the operations of Borrower is the subject of federal or state litigation or enforcement proceedings relating to Hazardous Materials, or of any investigation evaluating whether any remedial action involving a material expenditure is needed to respond to any Release (as defined in the Indemnity Agreement) of any Hazardous Materials. To the best of Borrower’s knowledge, none of the operations of Borrower is subject to any judicial or administrative enforcement proceeding alleging the violation of any Environmental Laws (as defined in the Indemnity Agreement). Borrower does not transport any Hazardous Materials.

 

(c)       All Hazardous Materials notices, permits, licenses or similar authorizations, if any, required to be obtained or filed in connection with the operation or use of the Property, regarding Hazardous Materials or any other Secured Property, including, without limitation, past or present Release of any Hazardous Materials, have been, to the knowledge of the Borrower, duly obtained or filed.

 

(d)       Borrower will take and continue to take prompt action to remedy all Releases or Threat of Releases (as defined in the Indemnity Agreement) of any Hazardous Materials, if any, whether or not such actions have resulted from the order or request of a municipal, state, federal, administrative or judicial authority, or otherwise. Borrower will not violate any Environmental Laws.

 

(e)       Borrower and Guarantor do hereby indemnify and hold Lender, its officers, directors, employees, representatives, agents, and affiliates harmless against, and shall promptly pay within five (5) business days after receipt of a reasonably detailed, itemized invoice or reimburse each of them with respect to, any and all claims, demands, causes of action, actual loss, damage, liabilities, out of pocket, costs and expenses of any and every kind or nature whatsoever asserted against or reasonably incurred by any of them by reason of or arising out of or in any way related to (a) the breach of any representation or warranty as set forth herein regarding Environmental Laws, or (b) the failure of Borrower to perform any obligation herein required to be performed pursuant to Environmental Laws. The provisions of this section shall survive the final payment of the Loan and the termination of this Loan Agreement, and shall continue thereafter in full force and effect.

 

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(f)       Notwithstanding the foregoing, Borrower and Guarantor will be released from the indemnification obligations or liabilities created in this Section 5.13 on the date (the “Sunset Date”) that is five (5) years after the payment in full of the Loan in accordance with the terms of the Loan Documents (rather than as a result of Lender taking any enforcement action, including, without limitation, foreclosure, trustee’s sale, or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure) has occurred provided that: (1) Borrower provides written notice to Lender of its desire to be released from the provisions of this Section 5.13; (ii) Borrower shall have delivered a Phase I environmental assessment of the Property dated no more than sixty (60) days prior to the anticipated date for the release of liability hereunder from an environmental engineer that is reasonably acceptable to Lender showing that the Property is free from Hazardous Materials and that no environmental condition exists in, on or under the Property which adversely affects the Property; and (iii) there is no pending, threatened or existing legal action related to the environmental condition Property or related to the remediation or other environmental protection obligations set forth in this Agreement on the anticipated date for the release of liability hereunder.   

 

5.14       Loan Proceeds. Borrower shall use all Loan proceeds solely for Borrower’s business operations and the Work, unless specifically consented to the contrary by Lender in writing.

 

5.15       Performance. Borrower shall perform and comply, in a timely manner, with all terms, conditions, and provisions set forth in this Loan Agreement, in the other Loan Documents, and in all other instruments and agreements between Borrower and Lender relating to the Loan. Borrower shall promptly notify Lender in writing after obtaining actual knowledge of any default in connection with any Loan Document.

 

5.16       Compliance with Governmental Requirements. Subject to Borrower’s challenge rights as described in Section 5.10(d), Borrower shall comply with all laws, ordinances, and regulations, now or hereafter in effect, of all governmental authorities applicable to the conduct of Borrower’s properties, businesses and operations, and to the use or occupancy of the Secured Property, including without limitation, the Americans with Disabilities Act. Borrower may contest in good faith any such law, ordinance, or regulation and withhold compliance during any proceeding, including appropriate appeals, so long as Borrower has notified Lender in writing prior to doing so and so long as, in Lender’s sole opinion, Lender’s interests in the Property are not jeopardized. Lender may require Borrower to post adequate security or a surety bond, reasonably satisfactory to Lender, to protect Lender’s interest.

 

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5.17       Additional Assurances. Borrower shall make, execute and deliver to Lender such promissory notes, mortgages, security instruments, deeds of trust, security agreements, assignments, financing statements, instruments, documents and other agreements as Lender or its attorneys may reasonably request to (i) evidence and secure the Loan and to perfect all liens and security interests granted by the Loan Documents, and/or (ii) correct any errors of a typographical nature or inconsistencies which may be contained in any of the Loan Documents. Borrower shall provide all such information as Lender may reasonably require to ensure Borrower’s ongoing compliance with Sections 5.42(e) and 5.45 hereof, including ensuring compliance with all “know your customer” procedures as Lender may from time-to-time institute with respect to loans that are of a similar size and nature as the Loan; and (iii) upon Lender’s request therefor given from time to time after the occurrence and during the continuance of any Event of Default pay for (a) reports of UCC, federal tax lien, state tax lien, judgment and pending litigation searches with respect to Borrower and Guarantor and (b) searches of title to the Property, each such search to be conducted by search firms reasonably designated by Lender in each of the locations reasonably designated by Lender.

 

5.18       Commencement and Completion of Construction. Borrower will commence construction of the Improvements (e.g., hiring designers, project manager and/or vendors, or commencement of physical work) within thirty (30) days of the Closing Date and will diligently pursue the Work in order to achieve completion of the Work, including obtaining a certificate of occupancy from the applicable governmental authority(ies), if applicable to the Work, on or before the Completion Date and without deviation, excepting Minor Deviations, from the Plans unless with the prior written approval of Lender. Borrower will provide satisfactory evidence of full, substantial compliance with all of the above matters promptly following reasonable request from Lender.

 

5.19       Right of Lender to Inspect Property. Upon reasonable notice and during ordinary business hours on business days, Borrower will permit Lender and its representatives and agents and the Inspecting Engineer to enter upon the Property and to inspect the Work and all materials to be used in connection therewith or in the construction or installation thereof, and will reasonably cooperate with Lender and its representatives and agents during such inspections (including making available to Lender working copies of the Plans together with all related supplementary materials, following receipt of a reasonably detailed request therefor); provided, however, that this provision shall not be deemed to impose upon Lender any obligation to undertake such inspections or any liability for the failure to detect or failure to act with respect to any defect which was or might have been disclosed by such inspections.

 

5.20       Correction of Defects. Unless Borrower conclusively demonstrates to Lender that such corrective work is inappropriate or inconsistent with the Plans or the same is not approved by Franchisor or is not permitted pursuant to the Permitted Encumbrances, Borrower will promptly correct all material defects in the Work or any departure from the Plans, excepting Minor Deviations, not previously approved in writing by Lender other than those departures in Plans allowed as change orders and so permitted herein other than any noncompliance of the Work with applicable Requirements which noncompliance shall be corrected. Borrower agrees that the advance of any proceeds of the Loan whether before or after such defects or departures from the Plans are discovered by, or brought to the attention of Lender, shall not constitute a waiver of Lender's right to require compliance with this covenant, unless waived by Lender in writing.

 

5.21       Sign Regarding Financing. If requested by Lender and to the extent permitted by Requirements and Permitted Encumbrances, Borrower, at Lender’s expense, shall erect or shall allow Lender to erect and continuously maintain during the performance of the Work, on a site on the Land approved by Lender a sign approved by Lender indicating that construction financing is being provided by Lender, all to the reasonable satisfaction of Lender. Borrower shall use good faith efforts to prevent the destruction or removal of said sign.

 

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5.22       Notice of Occupancy. If the Improvements are hereafter vacated, Borrower will promptly notify Lender upon the occupancy of any portion of the Property and provide a copy of the certificate(s) of occupancy obtained.

 

5.23       Accounting Records. Borrower agrees to maintain or to cause the Manager or General Contractor to maintain accounting records for the Work, separate from any general accounting records which Borrower may maintain in connection with Borrower's other business activities, if any. Borrower acknowledges that the purpose of this provision is to facilitate determination of costs incurred with reference to the Work and the obligations of Borrower in respect thereof. Borrower agrees that Lender shall, upon reasonable prior notice at any reasonable time during business hours on business days, have access to and the right to examine all accounting records of Borrower, in Borrower’s possession or control, which relate directly or indirectly to the Property. It is expressly agreed that the reasonable, out of pocket cost to Lender of the services of accountants which Lender may employ, during the continuance of an Event of Default under any of the Loan Documents, to make examinations of Borrower's accounting records with reference to the Property, as Lender shall determine to be necessary or appropriate in the protection of Lender's interests, shall be paid or reimbursed by Borrower within five (5) business days after receipt of reasonably detailed, itemized invoice therefor and, if unpaid within said five (5) business, shall be an expense which shall be treated as an advance on account of the Loan.

 

5.24       Security. Borrower shall, or shall cause the Manager to, use commercially reasonable, prudent measures to cause the Property and all equipment and materials, used in the operation of the Property stored or located thereon to be reasonably secured and protected against vandalism and unauthorized use and possession.

 

5.25       Additional Documents. Borrower shall:

 

(a)       Regarding Work. Furnish to Lender, to the extent obtained by Borrower, all material instruments, documents, boundary surveys, footing or foundation surveys, certificates, plans and specifications, appraisals, title and other insurance reports and agreements in Borrower’s possession or control, and each and every other document and instrument required to be furnished by the terms of the Loan Documents, all at Borrower's expense;

 

(b)       Regarding Preservation of Security. Execute and deliver to Lender such documents, instruments, assignments and other writings, and do such other acts necessary or desirable, to preserve and protect collateral at any time securing or intended to secure the Loan (including the Secured Property) as Lender may reasonably require; and

 

(c)       Further Assurances. 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 Loan Agreement as Lender shall reasonably require from time to time.

 

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5.26       Easements and Restrictions. All proposed easements, permits, licenses, and other instruments, which would affect or reasonably be expected to adversely affect the title to the Property shall be submitted to Lender for Lender's approval prior to the execution thereof by Borrower, and, to the extent plottable, accompanied by a survey showing the exact proposed location thereof and such other information as Lender shall reasonably require. Borrower shall not subject the Property or any part thereof to any restrictive covenant, declaration or use restrictions including, without limitation, any restriction or exclusive use provision in any lease or other occupancy agreements, without the prior written consent of Lender; excluding such easements and restrictions as are already contained in the Permitted Encumbrances or which Borrower is compelled to grant pursuant to the Permitted Encumbrances.

 

5.27       Compliance with Requirements. Borrower shall comply promptly with each and every mandatory, applicable Requirement and shall furnish Lender, within a reasonable period of time (given the particular circumstances) following receipt of a reasonably detailed demand therefor, reasonable independent evidence of such compliance. Without limiting the foregoing, if either or both the so-called Federal Clean Air Act, as amended, or the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, are applicable to the Property, Borrower represents that the Improvements are not in violation of such Acts and any of the rules, regulations and orders issued thereunder, and Borrower affirmatively agrees with Lender, so long as Borrower is obligated to Lender under this Loan Agreement, that construction will take place and be completed in conformity with such Acts, and the Improvements will thereafter be maintained in conformity therewith.

 

5.28       Bills of Sale. Borrower shall, or shall cause Manager to, deliver to Lender, within twenty (20) days after receipt of written, reasonably detailed demand, any contracts, bills of sale, statements, receipted vouchers or agreements, under which Borrower claims title to any materials, fixtures or articles of personal property incorporated in the Improvements or subject to the lien or security title of the Security Instrument.

 

5.29       Leases. Except for hotel reservations in the ordinary course, renewals and/or replacements of any laundry room, vehicle or equipment leases, Leases with annual rents below $75,000.00 and any other leases as approved by Lender (which shall be deemed to include any such leases as are reflected in any budget approved by Lender) or reflected on Exhibit G (collectively, “Approved Leases”), Borrower has not granted any lease affecting the Property or any portion thereof. Except for Approved Leases or as may otherwise be permitted in the Loan Documents, Borrower shall not enter into any leases or occupancy agreements affecting the Property without the prior written consent and approval of Lender, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Borrower shall , or shall cause Manager to, deliver to Lender, within thirty (30) days after receipt of written, reasonably detailed demand, all leases and occupancy agreements affecting the Property whether executed before or after the date of this Loan Agreement.

 

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5.30       Mechanics and Materialmen. Borrower will furnish to Lender, within thirty (30) days after receipt of written, reasonably detailed demand, such reasonable affidavits of Borrower (or to the extent obtained from any Contractor or subcontractor, of Contractor or subcontractor) listing, to Borrower’s or such other affiant’s best knowledge, all materialmen, laborers, subcontractors and any other parties who could claim statutory or common law liens and are furnishing or have furnished material or labor to the Property or any portion thereof (within the preceding statutory period applicable to timely filed liens), together with affidavits, or other evidence reasonably satisfactory to Lender, showing that: (a) Borrower is challenging any noted or potential liens or claims in accordance with Section 5.10(d) hereof; (b) that such parties have been paid all amounts or portions thereof then due for labor and materials furnished to the Property; and/or (c) that such parties will be paid out of funds to be disbursed in connection with an ensuing Draw, all amounts or portions thereof then due for labor and materials furnished to the Property. In addition, Borrower will notify Lender promptly, and in writing, if Borrower receives any written notice, from any laborer, subcontractor or materialman to the effect that said laborer, subcontractor or materialman has not been paid when due for any labor or materials furnished in connection with the Improvements if such claim for payment exceeds $25,000; and Borrower will furnish to Lender, in connection with any Draw request, conditional (as to sums pending or to become due in the ensuing Draw) lien waivers bearing a then current date (i.e., within thirty (30) days) and prepared on Lender's standard form (a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “E” and by this reference made a part hereof), and, within forty-five (45) days following receipt of Lender’s written request (not more than once per month), unconditional lien waivers reflecting only such completed payments previously made, from Contractor and such subcontractors or materialmen as Lender may designate; provided, however, such lien waivers shall not be required, unless otherwise required by Lender’s title company, in connection with any payments to such party less than $50,000.

 

5.31       Title Policy Endorsements. Upon request of Lender in accordance with Section 3.2(d)(ii), Borrower shall obtain and deliver to Lender, and pay all fees and charges incurred in connection with the issuance of, a so-called “date down” endorsement to Lender's title insurance policy, unless Lender’s title policy already contains a “pending disbursements” clause or endorsement insuring the total amount of Loan proceeds theretofore advanced. Subject to the preceding sentence, each such endorsement so obtained (if applicable) shall advance the effective date of Lender's title insurance policy to the most current date then reasonably obtainable and shall reflect any change in the status of the title to the Property since the date of said policy or the date of the previous endorsement, as the case may be, and shall increase the coverage thereunder to the total amount of Loan proceeds theretofore advanced.

 

5.32       Contracts. Borrower shall furnish Lender executed counterparts of any and all contracts, including but not limited to the Project Documents which have not previously been furnished, for the planning and construction of the Work to be performed by or on behalf of Borrower, which shall be in form and with parties reasonably acceptable to Lender, not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.

 

5.33       Project Documents. Borrower will not (i) authorize any default under the material terms of the Project Documents, (ii) waive any of the material obligations of Contractor thereunder, (iii) do any intentional act which would relieve Contractor from its material obligations to substantially complete the Work according to the Plans, or (iv) make any material amendments to the Project Documents or enter into any agreement in excess of $75,000.00 other than the Project Documents for the performance of the Work, or in connection with the Property with a change order amount over Twenty-Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($25,000.00), without the prior written consent of Lender, not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.

 

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5.34       Insufficiency of Loan Proceeds. If at any time during the term of this Loan Agreement, in Lender's reasonable judgment and opinion, the remaining undisbursed portion of the Loan is insufficient to fully complete the Work in accordance with the Plans, Borrower shall, within seven (7) days after receipt of reasonably detailed, itemized written notice thereof from Lender, deposit with Lender such shortfall in cash in an amount or amounts reasonably sufficient to pay such shortfall in connection with the Work, or, Borrower shall directly fund any and all ensuing payments for the Work and/or claims therefor (subject to Borrower’s right to challenge the same as provided in Section 5.10(d), and no further disbursements of the Loan, at Lender's option, shall be made by Lender until the shortfall calculated in accordance with this Section 5.34 has been eliminated. All such deposited sums, if any, shall stand as additional security for Borrower's obligations under this Loan Agreement and, provided no Event of Default is otherwise continuing, shall be disbursed as if such funds were undisbursed Loan proceeds in accordance with the Draw requirements in Section 3.2, before any further advances of the Loan are made, and, in any event, paid over to Borrower upon the earlier of (i) termination of Borrower's obligations under this Loan Agreement or (ii) full and final completion of the Work without deviation, excepting Minor Deviations, from the Plans unless with the prior written approval of Lender.

 

5.35       Continuous Operation. At all times during the term of the Loan, except for temporary closures due to events of casualty, performance of Work, or hotel closures permitted by Franchisor under the Franchise Agreement (or any replacements of the Franchise Agreement as expressly permitted under the Loan Documents), Borrower shall continuously operate the hotel in a manner consistent with standard industry practices generally observed in similarly classed hotels in the vicinity of the Property.

 

5.36       Reserves. In addition to any principal and/or interest payment required under the Note, Borrower shall:

 

(a)       make a deposit on each Installment Due Date (as defined in the Note), as applicable, with Lender (the “Replacement Reserve Monthly Deposit”) as a reserve for replacement of furniture, fixtures and equipment (“FF&E”) used at the Property in an amount equal to four percent (4.00%) of Gross Hotel Revenues for the preceding month (the “Replacement Reserve”). The Replacement Reserve shall be available for disbursement from and after the date of the first Replacement Reserve Monthly Deposit for Lender-approved replacement of FF&E, which disbursements shall be made subject to and in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Section 5.36. Borrower shall be responsible for any costs of FF&E replacement in excess of the Replacement Reserve, and, subject to Borrower’s challenge rights in accordance with Section 5.10(d), Borrower shall pay such excess costs as and when due.

 

Prior to the disbursement of any Replacement Reserve (other than in connection with a requisition for an initial deposit under the applicable FF&E contract), Borrower shall submit to Lender reasonable evidence satisfactory to Lender that the applicable FF&E replacements for which funds are requisitioned have been substantially completed as required by the terms and conditions of this Loan Agreement, if applicable. Such evidence shall be in form and content reasonably acceptable to Lender and shall include, without limitation, all costs associated with the FF&E replacement for which a disbursement is being requested. Borrower shall submit to Lender such reasonable documentation in connection with the disbursement of the Replacement Reserve as Lender may reasonably request including, without limitation, paid or pending invoices and conditional lien waivers from persons supplying any labor, materials or supplies to the Secured Property in connection with the FF&E replacements. Upon approval of such replacements or, with respect to a request for funding of a deposit thereunder, approval of the FF&E contract, in each instance such approval not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed, Lender shall disburse the amount requested by Borrower, subject to the terms and conditions of this Loan Agreement. In no event shall Lender be under any obligation to fund any FF&E replacements in excess of the total amount of Replacement Reserve.

 

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(b)       on each Installment Due Date, make a deposit with Lender (the “Tax and Insurance Deposit”) equal to one twelfth (1/12th) of real estate taxes which might become a lien upon the Property, and upon Lender’s election, one twelfth (1/12th) of the insurance premiums for Borrower’s insurance policies applicable to the Property (e.g., in the event the Property is covered under a blanket policy together with any other property belonging to another borrower in the Borrower Group, the insurance premium deposit shall only be for 1/12th of the portion of the premiums allocated to the Property), and with a sum of money (or allocated portion thereof) which together with the monthly installments aforementioned will be sufficient to make each of the payments aforementioned at least thirty (30) days prior to the date such payments are deemed delinquent. Should said charges not be ascertainable at the time any deposit is required to be made, the deposit shall be made on the basis of the charges for the prior year, and when the charges are fixed for the then current year, Borrower shall deposit any deficiency with Lender together with the ensuing monthly payment; provided, the same is not less than ten (10) days following Borrower’s receipt of written invoice and notice calculating such deficiency, in which event, such amounts shall be deposited within fifteen (15) days of Borrower’s receipt of such written invoice and notice (all such deposited funds comprising the “Tax and Insurance Reserve”).

 

(c)       deposit with Lender, on the Closing Date, the sum of ____________ and No/100 Dollars ($____________) (the “Interest Reserve”), which funds may be used to pay interest due on the Loan in accordance with this Section 5.36(c). Provided no Event of Default is continuing, and to the extent sufficient revenue is not then generated from the Property to pay interest due on the Loan (as certified by Borrower to Lender in writing along with reasonable evidence thereof), Lender shall, within five (5) business days of its receipt of Borrower’s request therefor, apply funds from the Interest Reserve to the payment of interest due under this Loan Agreement from time to time. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Lender shall release the Interest Reserve, if any, to Borrower within ten (10) days of Borrower’s written notice to Lender, together with evidence satisfactory to Lender that Borrower has achieved and maintained a Debt Yield (as defined below) of not less than ten percent (10%) on a trailing twelve-month basis, tested quarterly, which testing shall not begin until the date of actual completion of the Work in accordance with the Plans. Nothing contained herein, however, shall diminish or negate Borrower’s obligation to pay the interest amount due under this Loan Agreement or any other amounts due from Borrower under the Loan Documents. If an Event of Default occurs and is then-continuing, Lender or Borrower may use funds in the Interest Reserve to fund immediately upcoming interest payments of the Loan, Loan B, Loan C or Loan D or other obligations then due and owing under the Loan Documents or any combination of the foregoing.

 

(d)       All funds deposited with Lender in the Development Reserve, Replacement Reserve, Tax and Insurance Reserve and Interest Reserve (collectively the “Reserves”) shall be held in deposit accounts with a financial institution of Lender’s choice in Lender’s name and under Lender’s sole and exclusive control. Funds in the Reserve accounts will be held without interest, and will be applied in payment of the charges aforementioned when and as payable. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Loan Agreement, the existence of the Reserves shall in no way limit or waive Borrower’s obligations to pay accrued interest, taxes, insurance premiums and replacement costs as and when due and payable.

 

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(e)       To the extent that Borrower retains any interest in and to the Reserves, Borrower hereby grants to Lender a lien and security interest in and to the Reserves as additional security for the Loan. Borrower authorizes Lender to file any financing statement or other documents necessary to perfect Lender’s interest in and to the Reserves. At Lender’s election, Lender, Borrower and Lender’s financial institution shall concurrently herewith enter into an account control agreement to set forth the understanding of the parties with respect to the use and ownership of the Reserves. Upon an Event of Default, Lender may set off and apply any of the funds in the Reserves to the Loan in such order as Lender may elect in its sole and absolute discretion. Upon the full repayment of the Loan, the Lender shall promptly return the Reserves to Borrower or, upon Borrower’s request, apply the balance of the Reserves against the outstanding balance of the Loan being repaid.

 

5.37       Operating Accounts. Borrower shall maintain Borrower’s primary operating accounts with a financial institution reasonably acceptable to Lender (“Bank”) while the Loan remains outstanding (“Accounts”). Borrower shall, or shall cause the property manager to, deposit all revenues from the Secured Property into the Accounts. Borrower shall and does hereby pledge, assign and grant a security interest to Lender in and to the Accounts and all funds deposited therein. Borrower authorizes Lender to file any financing statement or other documents necessary to perfect Lender’s interest in and to the Accounts. Until the occurrence and thereafter upon the discontinuance of an Event of Default, Borrower shall have full access and right to withdraw funds from the Accounts. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, exclusive control and ownership of the Accounts shall be in Lender. Lender, Borrower and Bank shall concurrently herewith enter into an account control agreement to set forth the understanding of the parties with respect to the use and ownership of the Accounts.

 

5.38       Franchise Agreement. With respect to the Franchise Agreement, Borrower covenants and agrees:

 

(a)       To maintain the Franchise Agreement in full force and effect during the entire term of the Loan (including any extension period);

 

(b)       To substantially perform and/or observe all of the material covenants and agreements required to be performed and/or observed by it under the Franchise Agreement, including without limitation the maintenance of the Property in conformance with the quality assurance standards set forth in the Franchise Agreement;

 

(c)       To notify Lender of any default under the Franchise Agreement promptly upon being made aware of such default;

 

(d)       To enforce the substantial performance and observance of all material covenants and agreements required to be performed and/or observed by the franchisor under the Franchise Agreement; and

 

(e)       Borrower shall not, without the prior written consent of Lender:

 

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(i)       surrender, terminate or cancel the Franchise Agreement, unless replaced with a similarly classed franchise reasonably acceptable to Lender within thirty (30) days after termination thereof;

 

(ii)       reduce or consent to the reduction of the term of the Franchise Agreement;

 

(iii)       increase or consent to the increase of the amount of any charges under the Franchise Agreement; or

 

(iv)       otherwise materially, modify, change, supplement, alter, amend or waive or release any of its material rights and remedies under the Franchise Agreement.

 

5.39       Financial Covenants. Beginning twenty-four (24) months after the Closing Date, Borrower shall maintain a debt service coverage ratio (“DSCR”) of at least 1.00 to 1.

 

The DSCR shall be calculated quarterly as Actual NOI divided by the Projected Debt Service for the 12-month period immediately preceding the date of the test (the “DSCR Test”).

 

For purposes of the DSCR Test and Debt Yield Test (as defined below), “Actual NOI” shall mean actual gross rental, room rentals, food and beverage revenues and other income from the Property achieved during the twelve-month period immediately preceding the date of the DSCR Test minus actual operating expenses for the Property, including accruals for property taxes and insurance, the management fee payments made under the Management Agreement and the Replacement Reserve payments made, but excluding costs of the Work (including construction management and similar supervisory costs incurred in connection with the Work), during the 12-month period immediately preceding the date of the DSCR Test. “Projected Debt Service” shall mean an amount equal to twelve (12) multiplied by the monthly principal (to the extent actually payable under the Note during the projected period) and interest payment based on the principal balance of the Loan outstanding on the date of the DSCR Test at the Interest Rate (as defined in the Note).

 

Borrower’s failure to maintain a DSCR of 1.00 to 1 or greater (a “DSCR Failure”) beginning twenty-four (24) months after the Closing Date shall constitute an Event of Default hereunder unless the requisite DSCR Shortfall Contribution is made or DSCR Shortfall Reserve is deposited in a timely manner in accordance with the following sentence. In the event that Lender shall determine that the DSCR is less than 1.00 to 1, Borrower may either (i) make a principal payment of the Loan in an amount sufficient to satisfy the required DSCR (the “DSCR Shortfall Contribution”), which DSCR Shortfall Contribution shall be paid within twenty (20) days following written notice from Lender, or (ii) deposit with Lender, within twenty (20) days following written notice from Lender, an amount sufficient to satisfy the required DSCR (the “DSCR Shortfall Reserve”). Within ten (10) days of Borrower’s written notice to Lender, together with evidence satisfactory to Lender that such DSCR Failure no longer exists, Lender shall release the DSCR Shortfall Reserve to Borrower. Any prepayment of this Note resulting from any DSCR Shortfall Contribution shall not be subject to the Exit Fee or Premium (as defined in the Note).

 

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5.40       Cash Management.

 

(a)        Borrower’s failure to (i) beginning at any time after the twenty-fourth (24th) month of the Loan following the Closing Date, (y) maintain a DSCR of 1.00 to 1 or greater at the Secured Property for the period beginning as of the First Calculation Date and tested quarterly, (ii) maintain a debt yield (“Debt Yield”) of not less than eight and one-half percent (8.5%) for the period beginning as of the First Calculation Date and tested quarterly, or (iii) an Event of Default, shall each constitute a deposit account control trigger event (“Deposit Account Control Trigger Event”) under the Deposit Account Control Agreement (“Deposit Account Control Agreement”) between Borrower, Lender and Signature Bank, as required to be delivered hereunder, and Lender shall have the right to provide notice to Signature Bank, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Deposit Account Control Agreement, that a Deposit Account Control Trigger Event has occurred and that Lender has elected to exercise control over the bank account(s) governed by the Deposit Account Control Agreement (the “Deposit Accounts”). Lender shall have control over the Deposit Accounts until the Deposit Account Control Trigger Event(s) has been cured by Borrower, as reasonably determined by Lender. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, if a Deposit Account Control Trigger Event exists and Borrower believes the failed Debt Yield Test and/or DSCR Test, as applicable, no longer exists, Borrower may request that Lender retest the Debt Yield and/or DSCR, as applicable, and, if the applicable failure no longer exists for two quarters, tested quarterly on a trailing 12-month basis, control over such account shall be returned to Borrower. Additionally, Borrower shall have the right to cure a DSCR failure by prepaying a portion of the Loan in order to meet the DSCR Test. Debt Yield shall be calculated by dividing the Actual NOI by the sum of the outstanding balance of the Loan at the time of such calculation (the “Debt Yield Test”).

 

(b)       Borrower shall also execute and enter into a cash management agreement (the “Cash Management Agreement”) with Lender in a form acceptable to Lender and Signature Bank, to govern the deposit and use of funds in the Deposit Accounts and the Cash Management Account (as defined below). All costs or expenses for establishing and maintaining Cash Management Account shall be paid by Borrower. Pursuant to the Deposit Account Control Agreement, upon occurrence of a Deposit Account Control Trigger Event, Signature Bank shall transfer on a daily basis all funds on deposit in the Deposit Accounts into an account established by Lender (the “Cash Management Account”), which shall be under the sole dominion and control of Lender. Amounts in the Cash Management Account shall be allocated in accordance with the Cash Management Agreement, which shall provide, among other things, that amounts in the Cash Management Account shall be allocated in the following order and priority: (i) to fund the Tax and Insurance Reserve; (ii) to fund monthly interest due under the Note; (iii) to fund the Replacement Reserve Monthly Deposit; (iv) to pay operating expenses of the Property consistent with an monthly operating budget prepared by Borrower and approved by the Lender; and (v) all other funds shall be allocated to an excess cash flow reserve sub-account to be dispersed only at the Lender’s discretion.

 

5.41       Interest Rate Protection. Borrower Group shall maintain an Interest Rate Protection Agreement through the Maturity Date with an entity acceptable to Lender through the Maturity Date (as the same may be extended). “Interest Rate Protection Agreement” means, an acceptable interest rate cap agreement in the initial amount of the Aggregate Loan, entered into by Borrower Group with a counterparty having an unsecured long-term debt rating from S&P of not less than “A-,” and otherwise acceptable to Lender at a strike price of not more than two percent (2.00%) to be maintained until the Maturity Date (as the same may be extended).

 

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5.42        Actions to Maintain Property. Borrower shall:

 

(a)        maintain Inventory (as such term is defined in the Uniform Commercial Code), in reasonable amounts sufficient to meet the hotel industry standard for hotels comparable to the Property, and at levels sufficient for the operation of the Property at budgeted occupancy levels or as otherwise permitted under the Franchise Agreement;

 

(b)        make, or cause to be made, all renovations and capital improvements to the Property as required by the Franchise Agreement in a good and workmanlike manner with materials of high quality, free of defects and liens, in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications and in compliance will all applicable laws, regulations and requirements;

 

(c)       keep all Licenses in full force and effect and promptly comply with all conditions thereof;

 

(d)        if the Note is mutilated, destroyed, lost, or stolen, promptly deliver to Lender, following Borrower’s receipt of a lost note affidavit and indemnity from Lender, in substitution therefore, a new promissory note containing the identical terms and conditions as the Note with a notation thereon of the unpaid principal and accrued and unpaid interest;

 

(e)        not transfer any portion of the Secured Property or the beneficial ownership thereof or of Borrower without the prior written consent of Lender except as otherwise permitted hereunder; and

 

(f)        pay to Lender all recording fees and recording costs, the reasonable, out of pocket costs of preparing any necessary documents, including reasonable attorney’s fees if any, and any other reasonable costs and expense associated with Lender’s exercise of rights hereunder.

 

5.43       Distributions. Borrower shall not, or permit the Guarantor to, make any Restricted Payment if, concurrent with such Restricted Payment, or after giving effect thereto, an Event of Default exists or would exist. As used herein, “Restricted Payment” means (i) any dividend, distribution, or return on equity capital to the holders of the equity interests of, as the case may be, Borrower or the Guarantor (other than any of the foregoing in the form of equity interests in Borrower or the Guarantor) or (ii) any payment or delivery of property or cash (other than in the form of equity interests in Borrower or the Guarantor) to the holders of equity interests of, as the case may be, Borrower or the Guarantor as such, to redeem, retire, purchase or otherwise acquire, directly or indirectly, the equity interests of, as the case may be, Borrower or the Guarantor.

 

5.44        Material Documents. Borrower nor Guarantor will, without the prior written consent of Lender, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, materially amend, modify, supplement or waive any of its rights under its certificate of organization, operating agreement or other organizational documents, including, without limitation, the single purpose entity covenants contained in Borrower’s operating agreement.

 

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5.45        Patriot Act Compliance.

 

(a) Borrower shall at all times comply with the Patriot Act (as defined below) and all applicable requirements of governmental authorities having jurisdiction over Borrower and/or the Property, including those relating to money laundering and terrorism. Lender shall have the right, from time to time, to audit Borrower’s compliance with the Patriot Act and all applicable requirements of governmental authorities having jurisdiction over Borrower and/or the Property, including those relating to money laundering and terrorism. In the event that Borrower fails to comply with the Patriot Act or any such requirements of governmental authorities, then Lender may, at its option, cause Borrower to comply therewith and any and all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by Lender in connection with any such audit or compliance shall be secured by the Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents and shall be due and payable within five (5) business days after receipt of a reasonably detailed, itemized demand therefor. For purposes hereof, the term “Patriot Act” means the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act (USA PATRIOT ACT) of 2001, as the same was restored and amended by Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over Monitoring Act (USA FREEDOM Act) of 2015 and as the same may be further amended, extended, replaced or otherwise modified from time to time, and any corresponding provisions of future laws.

 

At all times throughout the term of the Loan, including after giving effect to any transfers permitted by Lender, (a) none of the funds or other assets of Borrower, or Guarantor shall constitute property of, or shall be directly or indirectly controlled, or beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, by any person subject to trade restrictions under United States law, including, but not limited to, 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, with the result that the investment in Borrower, or Guarantor, as applicable (whether directly or indirectly), would be prohibited by law (each, an “Embargoed Person”), or the Loan made by Lender would be in violation of law, (b) no Embargoed Person shall have 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), would be prohibited by law or the Loan would be in violation of law, and (c) none of the funds of Borrower, or Guarantor, as applicable, shall be derived from any unlawful activity with the result that the investment in Borrower, or Guarantor, as applicable (whether directly or indirectly), would be prohibited by law or the Loan would be in violation of law.

 

ARTICLE VI

METHOD OF DISBURSEMENT OF LOAN PROCEEDS

 

Lender agrees to make disbursements to Borrower against the Note up to the face amount thereof in accordance with the Cost Breakdown attached hereto as Exhibit “C” and by this reference made a part hereof, and in accordance with and subject to the following procedures:

 

6.1       Draw Request to be Submitted to Lender.

 

(a)       At such time as Borrower shall desire to obtain, subject to the other requirements hereof, a disbursement of any portion of the proceeds of the Loan, Borrower shall complete, execute and deliver to Lender a request for an advance on Lender's standard form certificate for payment (hereinafter referred to as a “Draw Request”), a copy of which form is attached hereto as Exhibit “D” and by this reference made a part hereof.

 

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(b)       Where the Draw Request includes amounts to be paid to Contractor, such Draw Request shall be accompanied by requisitions from Contractor, to be paid from the proceeds of the advance (together with invoices relating to items covered by such requisitions, when requested by Lender). All such requisitions shall show all subcontracts by name and trade, the total amount of each subcontract, and the amount theretofore paid to each subcontractor as of the date of the requisition form, and shall contain a suitable certificate by the Contractor of the accuracy of the same. For the purposes of this reference, and like references elsewhere in this Loan Agreement, the terms “subcontractor” and “subcontract” shall refer to substantial laborers, materialmen or suppliers, and contracts made by Contractor or subcontractors with them.

 

(c)       Where the Draw Request relates to items other than payments for work performed or materials or equipment supplied, or reimbursable expenses under the Project Documents, there shall be included a statement of the purpose for which the advance is desired and/or invoices for the same, as Lender shall reasonably require.

 

(d)       In no event shall any advance allocable to a payment on account of the construction work (as distinguished from other costs and expenses incurred with reference to the Improvements, such as financing changes, insurance or attorney's fees) exceed an amount equal to ninety percent (90%) of the total cost of Improvements theretofore completed, less the sum of all payments theretofore made against construction; provided, however, that an advance in excess thereof may be made hereunder for the purposes of: making: (I) advance deposits under Project Documents; and (II) final payment of any balance due any subcontractor (including materialmen or suppliers within the term “subcontractor”) after full and final completion of the work on the Improvements being done by such subcontractor, as certified by Inspecting Engineer, and delivery to Lender of such evidence as may be reasonably required by Lender's counsel to assure Lender that no party claims or would, after receipt of the requested disbursement, have the right to claim any statutory or common law lien arising out of such subcontractor's work or the supplying of labor, materials and/or services in connection therewith (other than for retainage not yet past due and owing).

 

(e)       All Work done at the stage of construction for which disbursement is requested (other than disbursements for advance deposits) shall have been done in a good and workmanlike manner and all materials and fixtures usually furnished and installed at that stage of construction shall have been furnished and installed, all in compliance with the Plans. Borrower shall also have furnished to Lender such reasonable proof in Borrower’s possession or control as Lender may reasonably require to confirm the progress of the Work, compliance with applicable laws, freedom of the Property from mechanics liens (other than those which will be satisfied and released from the proceeds of a disbursement), and the basis for the requested disbursement.

 

(f)       As a condition to each approved Draw Request, Borrower shall pay a fee of Two Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($2,000.00) to Lender per approved Draw Request.

 

(g)       Lender shall, at Borrower’s expense, cause the Draw Requests to be inspected prior to each advance by the Inspecting Engineer.

 

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(h)       In connection with the final Draw Request Borrower shall submit to Lender a copy of the final certificate of occupancy (if the certificate of occupancy was or was required to be modified in connection with the Work), and licenses and permits (unless previously furnished) necessary to operate the Property, which shall be a condition to Lender’s obligation to make the final disbursement of Loan funds.

 

6.2       Notice, Frequency and Place of Disbursements. At the option of Lender (i) each Draw Request shall be submitted to Lender at least ten (10) business days prior to the date of the requested advance, (ii) disbursements shall be made no more frequently than monthly, and (iii) all disbursements shall be made at the principal office of Lender or at such other place as Lender may designate. Each request for payment shall be accompanied by waivers of lien satisfactory to Lender covering that part of the Work for which payment or reimbursement is being requested and, if required by Lender, a search prepared by a title company, or by other evidence satisfactory to Lender that there has not been filed with respect to the Property any mechanics’ or other lien or instrument for the retention of title relating to any part of the Work not discharged of record. Additionally, as to final payment for reimbursement of the costs for any personal property covered by the request for payment, Lender shall be furnished with evidence of payment therefor and such further evidence satisfactory to assure Lender of its valid first lien on the personal property, which may be satisfied by the furnishing of an updated title search showing no intervening liens from the date of the most recent updated title search.

 

6.3       Deposit of Funds Advanced. Unless otherwise approved by Lender, proceeds of the Loan advanced by Lender to Borrower shall be deposited in the Accounts, and all such proceeds shall be withdrawn and used solely for the purposes specified in the Draw Request, and Borrower shall following receipt of Lender's reasonably detailed request promptly furnish Lender with evidence of such deposit and use.

 

6.4       Advances to Vendors. At its option, Lender may make any or all advances for construction expenses directly to Contractor, architect, engineer(s), materialmen, suppliers, construction managers and/or other Work vendors and Borrower hereby authorizes to make such advances of the proceeds of the Loan directly thereto. Any advances made under this Section 6.4 shall be secured by the Security Instrument as fully as if made directly to Borrower.

 

6.5       Advances to Title Insurer or to Others. At its option, but subject to Borrower’s right to challenge liens and claims as provided in this Loan Agreement, Lender may make any or all advances through the title insurance company which issues Lender's title insurance policy, and any portion of the Loan so disbursed by Lender shall be deemed disbursed as of the date on which such title insurance company receives such disbursement. At its option, but subject to Borrower’s right to challenge liens and claims as provided in this Loan Agreement, Lender may make advances of portions of the Loan proceeds to any person to whom Lender in good faith determines payment is due and any portion of the Loan so disbursed by Lender shall be deemed disbursed as of the date on which the person to whom payment is made receives the same joint advances. The execution of this Loan Agreement by Borrower shall, and hereby does, constitute an irrevocable authorization to so advance the proceeds of the Loan. No further authorization from Borrower shall be necessary to warrant such direct advances and all such advances shall satisfy pro tanto the obligations of Lender hereunder and shall be secured by the Security Instrument as fully as if made directly to Borrower. Lender agrees to promptly provide notice to Borrower of the amounts and uses of such advanced funds in the event Lender makes any advances through the title insurance company or directly to any payee.

 

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6.6       Advances Do Not Constitute a Waiver. No advance of the proceeds of the Loan shall constitute a waiver of any of the conditions of Lender's obligation to make further advances nor, in the event Borrower is unable to satisfy any such conditions, shall any such advance have the effect of precluding Lender from thereafter declaring such inability to be an Event of Default under Article VII hereof.

 

ARTICLE VII

EVENTS OF DEFAULT

 

The occurrence of any one or more of the following shall constitute an “Event of Default”:

 

(a)       Borrower fails to pay when due any obligation to pay principal, accrued interest, premium, fee or other charge due under the Note, or other Loan Documents within five (5) days of the due date thereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Borrower shall not be in default for failure to make any non-recurring payment unless and until Borrower has received five (5) days’ prior written notice thereof.

 

(b)       Default by Borrower in the due observance or performance of any term, covenant, condition or agreement on its part to be performed under this Loan Agreement, the Note, or under any other Loan Document contemplated by this Loan Agreement, or any other contract or agreement between the Borrower and the Lender in connection with this Loan; provided, in the event there is no specified notice and cure period, Borrower shall have a thirty (30) day notice and cure period within which to cure such default; provided, further, if such default is susceptible to cure, but cannot reasonably be cured within such period, Borrower shall be entitled to a reasonable extension of the cure period so long as Borrower initiates the cure within the thirty (30) day period and thereafter diligently and expeditiously pursues the cure to completion, except that in no event will the cure period under this subsection exceed sixty (60) days from the date Borrower receives the notice from Lender.

 

(c)       If Borrower shall:

 

(i)       Make a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors;

 

(ii)       File a voluntary petition in bankruptcy, as a debtor;

 

(iii)       Be adjudicated as bankrupt or insolvent;

 

(iv)       File any petition or answer seeking, consenting to, or acquiescing in, reorganization, arrangement, composition, liquidation, dissolution or similar relief, as a debtor, under any present or future statute, law or regulation for the protection of debtors;

 

(v)       File an answer admitting or failing to deny the material allegations of the petition against it for any such relief as a debtor;

 

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(vi)       Admit in writing, in any legal proceeding, its inability to pay its debts as they mature;

 

(vii)       Permanently cease to operate Borrower’s business; or

 

(viii)       Be unable to pay debts as they become due.

 

(d)       Borrower fails to have vacated or set aside within thirty (30) days of its entry any court order appointing a receiver or trustee (except if Lender sought the appointment) for all or a substantial portion of the Borrower's property.

 

(e)       Any warranty, representation or statements made or furnished to Lender by Borrower in connection with the Loan or in connection with this Loan Agreement or any other Loan Document (including any warranty, representation or statement in the application of Borrower for the Loan or in any accompanying financial statements) or to induce Lender to make the Loan, proves to be untrue, misleading or false in any material respect, when made; provided, however, that if any financial statements furnished under Section 5.6 of this Loan Agreement is determined by Lender to be untrue, false or misleading in any material respect, Borrower shall have a cure period of fifteen (15) days after receipt of Lender’s written notice to provide a true and accurate copy of that same financial statement(s).

 

(f)       Borrower suffers or permits any lien, encumbrance or security interest to attach to any of its property (including, without limitation, the Secured Property), except for Permitted Encumbrances and not be released (by payment, bonding or otherwise) within thirty (30) days after the date of filing thereof, unless Borrower is otherwise challenging such lien, encumbrance or security interest as expressly permitted in accordance with this Loan Agreement.

 

(g)       Borrower defaults in the payment of any principal or interest on any material obligation to any other creditor, beyond applicable notice and cure periods.

 

(h)       Except for a Permitted Transfer, Borrower shall sell, lease, or otherwise transfer or convey any of the Secured Property, or any legal or beneficial interest in the Borrower, or any interest therein in violation of this Loan Agreement or any other Loan Document.

 

(i)       The occurrence of any material default by Borrower under the Franchise Agreement, including without limitation, a failure of Borrower to maintain the Property in conformance with the quality assurance standards set forth therein and to pay all associated franchise fees and the failure to correct or cure such failure within the notice and cure periods provided in the Franchise Agreement, or the Franchise Agreement is terminated for any other reason and not replaced with a franchise license agreement approved by Lender within thirty (30) days after termination of the Franchise Agreement.

 

(j)        The dissolution of Borrower (regardless of whether election to continue is made), or any other termination of Borrower’s existence as a going business.

 

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(k)       (1) any suit shall be filed against Borrower or Guarantor, which if adversely determined, would reasonably be expected to impair the ability of Borrower or Guarantor from being able to perform each and every one of their respective material obligations under and by virtue of the Loan Documents, or (2) unless adequately covered by insurance in the opinion of Lender, the entry of a final judgment for the payment of money involving more than Two Hundred Fifty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($250,000.00) against Borrower and the failure by Borrower to discharge the same, or cause it to be discharged, or bonded off to Lender’s satisfaction, within thirty (30) days from the date of the order, decree or process under which or pursuant to which such judgment was entered.

 

(l)       Guarantor dies or becomes incompetent, or revokes or disputes the validity of, or liability under, the Guaranty or Guarantor, collectively, fails to meet the liquidity requirements under the Guaranty and/or Completion Guaranty; provided that in the event of Guarantor’s death or incompetency Borrower shall have a period of sixty (60) days from such date of death of incompetency to provide to Lender a substitute guarantor acceptable to Lender.

 

(m)       A material adverse change occurs in Borrower’s or Guarantor’s financial condition, or Lender believes the prospect of payment or performance of the Loan is impaired. For purposes hereof, a material adverse change is one which could reasonably be expected to materially impair the ability of Borrower or Guarantor to perform their obligations under the Loan Documents.

 

(n)       Excluding planned phasing and scheduling of the Work (for example, in order to avoid ongoing construction during “peak” occupancy periods), the Work shall cease and not be resumed within thirty (30) days thereafter or shall be affirmatively, permanently abandoned.

 

(o)       Lender or its representatives or the Inspecting Engineer shall not be permitted, at all reasonable times, to enter upon the Property to inspect the Work and all materials, fixtures and articles used or to be used therein, and to examine all detailed plans, shop drawings, specifications and other records which relate to the Work, or if Borrower shall fail to furnish to Lender, copies of plans, shop drawings, specifications and records in Borrower’s possession or control, and any condition described in this paragraph shall not be cured within five (5) days from receipt of reasonably detailed demand therefor.

 

(p)       Any of the materials, fixtures, machinery, equipment, articles and/or personal property used in the Work shall not fully substantially comply with the Plans (except as otherwise permitted under the Loan Documents) or Borrower shall have materially defaulted beyond all applicable notice and cure periods under any of the Project Documents and shall have failed to: (I) commence enforcement (which may include self-help, mitigation and/or replacement) of any other defaulted party’s obligations under the Project Documents within thirty (30) days after obtaining actual knowledge thereof; or (II) in connection with a termination due to Borrower’s or Manager’s default thereunder, replace such Project Documents within sixty (60) days after termination thereof.

 

(q)       The Work, in the reasonable judgment of Lender, is not or cannot reasonably be, completed on or before the Completion Date and Borrower or Guarantor are unable to cause the schedule to be restored within thirty (30) days after receipt of Lender’s written notice of making the foregoing determination.

 

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(r)       Any lien for labor, materials or taxes (except for ad valorem taxes not yet due and payable) or otherwise shall be filed against the Property and not be released (by payment, bonding or otherwise) within thirty (30) days after the date of filing thereof, subject to Borrower’s right to challenge the same as permitted in this Loan Agreement.

 

(s)       A levy shall be made under any process on, or a receiver be appointed for, the Property or any part thereof or any other property of Borrower or Guarantor.

 

(t)       Borrower shall execute (in favor of a party other than to Lender) any conditional bill of sale, chattel mortgage, security agreement or other security instrument covering any materials, fixtures, machinery, equipment, articles and/or personal property intended to be incorporated in the Improvements or the appurtenances thereto, or placed in the Improvements other than: (I) as required by the Permitted Encumbrances; (II) an executory contract of sale for the Property; (III) the Contracts; (IV) the Project Documents; (V) such other contracts, agreements or other instruments as contemplated by Borrower’s then-approved operational budget; (VI) Approved Leases; and (VII) with Lender’s consent, or if a financing statement publishing notice of such security instrument shall be filed, or if any of such materials, fixtures, machinery, equipment, articles and/or personal property shall not be purchased so that the ownership thereof will vest unconditionally in Borrower, free from encumbrances other than to Lender, on delivery at the Property, or if Borrower shall not produce to Lender within ten (10) days after receipt of reasonably detailed demand therefor the contracts, bills of sale, statements, receipted vouchers or agreements, or any of them, under which Borrower claims title to any thereof, to the extent in Borrower’s possession or control.

 

(u)       Intentionally deleted.

 

(v)       Borrower fails to maintain the Interest Rate Protection Agreement.

 

(w)       (i) The occurrence of a default by Borrower under any agreement, Contract or instrument to which Borrower is a party or by which Borrower is bound, or by which Manager or any affiliate of Borrower or Manager is bound in respect of the Property, other than a Loan Document the termination or suspension of which, or the failure of any party thereto to perform its obligations thereunder, could, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the condition (financial or otherwise), results of operations, assets, tax and other liabilities (contingent or otherwise), properties, solvency, business, management, prospects of Borrower, Lender’s security interest in the Secured Property, or the value, utility, operation or legality of the Property (a “Material Agreement”) after the giving of notice and the expiration of a cure period, or both, to the extent, if any, provided for therein; or (ii) the occurrence of a default by the other party under any other Material Agreement after the giving of notice and the expiration of a cure period, or both, to the extent, if any, provided for therein if (A) Lender determines in its good faith credit judgment that such default by such other party reasonably could be expected to have a material adverse effect on the condition (financial or otherwise), results of operations, assets, tax and other liabilities (contingent or otherwise), properties, solvency, business, management, prospects of Borrower, Lender’s security interest in the Secured Property, or the value, utility, operation or legality of the Property, and (B) Borrower fails to terminate such Material Agreement, as applicable, and Borrower fails to enter into a replacement Material Agreement acceptable to Lender in its reasonable discretion.

 

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(x)       Borrower fails to comply with the provisions of Section 4.21 or Section 4.22 of this Loan Agreement; provided, Borrower shall have a thirty (30) day notice and cure period within which to cure such default, to the extent such default could be cured; provided, further, if such default is susceptible to cure, but cannot reasonably be cured within such thirty (30) day period, Borrower shall be entitled to a reasonable extension of the cure period so long as Borrower initiates the cure within the thirty (30) day period and thereafter diligently and expeditiously pursues the cure to completion, except that in no event will the cure period under this subsection exceed sixty (60) days from the date Borrower receives the notice from Lender.

 

(y)        An Event of Default occurs under that certain Cross-Collateralization Agreement of even date herewith by and among Borrower Group and Lender Group.

 

ARTICLE VIII

REMEDIES ON EVENT OF DEFAULT

 

8.1       Declare Note Due. Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, Lender’s remedies shall include the right to immediately accelerate the indebtedness evidenced by the Note without notice to Borrower.

 

8.2       Event of Default Constitutes Event of Default Under Other Loan Documents. Borrower agrees that the occurrence and continuance of any one or more Event of Default hereunder, shall at the option of Lender, constitute a default under each of the other Loan Documents, or a default under any other contract, note, or other agreement between the Borrower or Borrower Group and the Lender or Lender Group, in each instance, in connection with the Loan, thereby entitling Lender (a) to exercise any of the various remedies therein provided, and (b) cumulatively to exercise all other rights, options and privileges provided hereunder or by law or in equity.

 

8.3       Other Remedies. Upon the occurrence or discovery and continuance of an Event of Default, the Lender shall, in addition to its option to declare the entire unpaid amount of the Note due and payable, at its option:

 

(a)       Move to protect its rights and remedies as a secured party under the Security Instrument, by extrajudicial authority as set forth in the Security Instrument, by action at law or equity, or by any other lawful remedy to enforce payment.

 

(b)       Apply the proceeds from any disposition of the Secured Property to the satisfaction of the following items in the order in which they are listed:

 

(i)       The out of pocket expenses of taking, preserving, insuring, repairing, holding and selling the Secured Property, including any reasonable, actual legal costs and reasonable attorney's fees. If the Note shall be referred to an attorney for collection, Borrower and all other Borrower Group members liable on the Note, jointly and severally agree to pay Lender’s reasonable, out of pocket attorney's fees and all reasonable costs of collection.

 

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(ii)       The unpaid amount of any interest due on the Note, and all other reasonable, out of pocket, enforcement expenses of Lender.

 

(iii)       The unpaid principal amounts of the Note.

 

(iv)       Any other indebtedness of Borrower to Lender.

 

(v)       The remainder, if any, to Borrower, it being understood and agreed that if the proceeds realized from the disposition of the Secured Property shall fail to satisfy items (i) through (iv) above, Borrower shall forthwith pay any such deficiency to Lender upon demand.

 

(c)       Exercise any and all rights of setoff which Lender may have against any account, fund or property of any kind, tangible or intangible, belonging to Borrower and which shall be in Lender's possession or under Lender's control.

 

(d)       Exercise exclusive control of the Accounts and the Reserves.

 

(e)       In the event of a termination of the Franchise Agreement which is not replaced within thirty (30) days as provided in this Loan Agreement, in addition to all other remedies hereunder, at law or in equity, Lender shall have the right to retain all excess cash flow in the Accounts (after payment of debt service, Reserves and normal and customary operating expenses for the Property) (“Net Cash Flow”) and to deposit such Net Cash Flow in an account controlled exclusively by Lender for the purpose of maintaining a property improvement reserve to pay Property upgrade costs required to obtain a new Franchise Agreement from the current franchisor or to obtain a franchise agreement from another, similarly classed, hotel franchisor.

 

8.4       Right of Lender to Assume Possession and Complete Development. Borrower agrees, upon the request of Lender, upon and during the continuance of an Event of Default, to vacate the Property and to permit Lender to pursue all or any of the following:

 

(a)       to enter into possession of the Property;

 

(b)       to perform or cause to be performed any and all work and labor necessary to complete the Work in accordance with the Plans, with such modifications thereto as Lender shall deem to be necessary or desirable to complete the scope of work as contemplated by the Plans and Project Documents;

 

(c)       to employ security watchmen to protect the Property; and

 

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(d)       to disburse that portion of the Loan proceeds not previously disbursed to the extent necessary to complete the construction of the Work in accordance with the Plans, and if Guarantor fails to perform under the Completion Guaranty, if such completion requires a larger sum than the remaining undisbursed portion of the Loan, to disburse such additional funds, all of which funds so disbursed by Lender shall be deemed to have been disbursed to Borrower and shall be secured by the Security Instrument. For this purpose, Borrower hereby constitutes and appoints Lender its true and lawful attorney-in-fact with full power of substitution to complete the Work in the name of Borrower, and hereby empowers Lender, as said attorney, to take all actions deemed by Lender to be necessary in connection therewith including, but not limited to, the following: to use any funds of Borrower and any balance which may be held by Lender as security or in escrow and any funds which may remain unadvanced hereunder for the purpose of completing the Work in the manner called for by the Plans; to make such additions, changes and corrections in the Plans as Lender shall deem to be reasonably necessary or desirable; to employ such contractors, subcontractors, agents, architects and inspectors as shall be reasonably required for said purposes; if Guarantor fails to perform under the Completion Guaranty to pay, settle or compromise all existing or future bills and claims which are or may be liens against the Property, or may be necessary or desirable for the completion of the Work or the clearance of title to the Property (as subject to the Permitted Encumbrances); to execute all applications and certificates in the name of Borrower which may be required by any Requirement or governmental authority or Project Document; and to do any and every other act with respect to the Work and the operation of the Property which Borrower may do in its own behalf. It is understood and agreed that this power of attorney shall be deemed to be a power coupled with an interest which cannot be revoked by death or otherwise. As said attorney-in-fact, Lender shall also have power (but not the duty) to prosecute and defend all actions or proceedings in connection with the Work and to take such reasonable action and require such performance as it deems reasonably necessary. In accordance therewith Borrower hereby assigns and transfers to Lender all sums to be advanced hereunder and any sums held by Lender as security or in escrow, conditioned upon the use of said sums for the completion of the Work and the performance of Borrower's obligations under the Loan Documents.

 

8.5       LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE LENDER, OR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS, BE LIABLE TO THE BORROWER FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST PROFITS. THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF THE LENDER UNDER THIS LOAN AGREEMENT OR ANY OF THE LOAN DOCUMENTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE FACE AMOUNT OF THE NOTE AND ANY MODIFICATIONS OR AMENDMENTS THERETO OR THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS ACTUALLY ADVANCED BY THE LENDER TO THE BORROWER, WHICHEVER IS LESS.

 

ARTICLE IX

COLLATERAL

 

Borrower's obligation for payment of amounts due under the Note shall be collateralized by the Secured Property.

 

ARTICLE X

MISCELLANEOUS

 

10.1       Closing. The Lender shall not be obligated to make the Loan or advance any funds until Borrower has fully met all requirements herein set forth to be met by Borrower, and until Borrower has paid to Lender and any other parties entitled thereto, all fees and other charges due in connection with the Loan.

 

10.2       Amendments. No amendment of any provisions of this Loan Agreement, nor consent to any departure of Borrower therefrom, shall in any event be effective unless the same shall be in writing and signed by the party to be charged and then such waiver or consent shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which given.

 

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10.3       Notices. All notices, demands or requests provided for or permitted to be given pursuant to this Loan Agreement shall be given pursuant to the notice provision set forth in the Security Instrument.

 

10.4       Governing Law And Parties Bound. The parties agree that this Loan Agreement shall be deemed to have been executed and delivered in Fulton County, Georgia. This Loan Agreement and the Note shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia and shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, their successors and assigns. The parties hereto acknowledge that this Loan Agreement evidences a transaction involving interstate commerce. The United States Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. § 1, et seq., shall govern the interpretation, enforcement, and proceedings pursuant to the arbitration clause set forth in paragraph 10.6 of this Loan Agreement.

 

10.5       Consent to Jurisdiction and Venue. The parties hereto irrevocably and unconditionally submit to the jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in Fulton County, Georgia with respect to any action or proceeding arising out of or related to this Loan Agreement or any other contract or agreement entered into between the parties hereto. The state and federal courts sitting in Fulton County, Georgia shall be the exclusive venue for any action or proceeding arising out of or related to this Loan Agreement subject to Lender’s right to elect arbitration.

 

10.6       LENDER’S UNILATERAL RIGHT TO ELECT AND COMPEL ARBITRATION.

 

(a)       AT THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE OPTION OF LENDER, ANY CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS LOAN AGREEMENT, OR ANY OTHER CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN THE BORROWER AND LENDER, SHALL BE SETTLED BY BINDING ARBITRATION ADMINISTERED BY THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION RULES THEN IN EFFECT, AND JUDGMENT ON THE ARBITRATION AWARD RENDERED BY THE ARBITRATOR(S) MAY BE ENTERED IN ANY COURT HAVING JURISDICTION THEREOF.

 

(b)       THE LOCATION OF ARBITRATION SHALL BE ATLANTA, GEORGIA.

 

(c)       THE ARBITRATION SHALL BE CONDUCTED IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE.

 

(d)       In the event that any affirmative claim asserted in the arbitration is equal to or exceeds $1,000,000, exclusive of interest and attorneys’ fees, the dispute shall be heard and determined by three (3) arbitrators.

 

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(e)       within THIRTY (30) days AFTER the service of A written request FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS, THE RECEIVING PARTY SHALL provide the REQUESTING Party with copies of requested documents THAT are relevant to the CLAIMS, COUNTERCLAIMS, AND DEFENSES ASSERTED IN THE ARBITRATION, anD THAT ARE NOT PRIVILEGED. Any OBJECTION TO A REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS THAT CANNOT BE RESOLVED BETWEEN THE PARTIES TO THE ARBITRATION shall be determined by the arbitrator(s), which determination shall be conclusive. This procedure related to the production of documents shall be the sole form of written discovery permitted in the arbitration.

 

(f)       EACH PARTY TO THE ARBITRATION shall be permitted to take a maximum of three (3) depositions of fact witnesses. To the extent that A PARTY TO THE ARBITRATION desires to take more than three (3) fact witness depositions, the Party shall request PERMISSION FROM THE ARBITRATOR(S) to take the additional deposition(s). The arbitrator(s) shall permit additional fact witness deposition(S) upon good cause shown OR THE AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES. No fact witness deposition shall last longer than FOUR (4) hours of deposition time. All objections TO QUESTIONS POSED IN THE DEPOSITION(S) shall be reserved for the arbitration hearing except for objections based upon privilege.

 

(g)       To the extent that either Party to the Arbitration intends to rely upon the testimony of an expert witness(es) during the arbitration hearing, the other Party shall be entitled to depose the expert witness(es) for a maximum of seven (7) hours OF DEPOSITION TIME. The expert witness(es) shall produce a report or statement which sets out their EXPERT opinion and the factual and legal basis thereof at least fourteen (14) days prior to the scheduled deposition, and at least thirty (30) days prior the date of the arbitration hearing. All objections TO QUESTIONS POSED IN THE DEPOSITION(S) shall be reserved for the arbitration hearing.

 

(h)       The arbitration award shall be made within one hundred twenty (120) days after the appointment of the arbitrator(s), and the arbitrator(s) shall agree to comply with this schedule before accepting appointment.

 

(i)       The Parties shall bear an equal share of the arbitrators’ and administrative fees.

 

(j)       Notwithstanding any legal authority to the contrary, “manifest disregard of the law” ON THE PART OF THE ARBITRATOR(S) IN RENDERING AN AWARD SHALL constitute a valid ground for vacatur.

 

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10.7       Attorneys’ Fees and Expenses. If Lender actually incurs any cost or expense, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees, in connection with the making or enforcement of this Loan Agreement, the Note or the Loan, in any manner whatsoever, direct or indirect, whether with regard to the collection of amounts due, protection of the Secured Property, defense of Lender or otherwise, within fifteen (15) days after receipt of reasonably detailed, itemized demand therefor from Lender, Borrower shall pay the same or shall reimburse Lender therefor in full for all such reasonable costs and expenses. All reasonable, out of pocket attorneys’ fees incurred by Lender for any reason, such as and for example only, protection of the Secured Property, shall be calculated as reasonable attorneys’ fees actually incurred by Lender.

 

10.8       Assignment by Borrower. No commitment issued by Lender to Borrower for the Loan or any of Borrower's rights hereunder shall be assignable by Borrower without the prior written consent of Lender.

 

10.9       No Waiver; Remedies. No failure on the part of the Lender, and no delay in exercising any right under this Loan Agreement, shall operate as a waiver thereof; nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right under this Loan Agreement preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right.

 

10.10       Severability. In the event that any clause or provisions of this Loan Agreement or any document or instrument contemplated by this Loan Agreement shall be held to be invalid for any reason, the invalidity of such clause or provision shall not affect any of the remaining portions or provisions of this Loan Agreement.

 

10.11       Time. Time is of the essence of this Loan Agreement.

 

10.12       Non-Liability of Lender. The relationship between Borrower and Lender created by this Loan Agreement is strictly a debtor and creditor relationship and not fiduciary in nature, nor is the relationship to be construed as creating any partnership or joint venture between Lender and Borrower. Borrower is exercising Borrower’s own judgment with respect to Borrower’s business. All information supplied to Lender is for Lender’s protection only and no other party is entitled to rely on such information. There is no duty for Lender to review, inspect, supervise or inform Borrower of any matter with respect to Borrower’s business. Lender and Borrower intend that Lender may reasonably rely on all information supplied by Borrower to Lender, together with all representations and warranties given by Borrower to Lender, without investigation or confirmation by Lender and that any investigation or failure to investigate will not diminish Lender’s right to so rely.

 

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10.13       Indemnification of Lender. Borrower agrees to indemnify, to defend and to save and hold Lender harmless from any and all claims, suits, obligations, actual damages (excluding consequential, punitive and special damages), actual losses (excluding diminutions), cost and expenses (including, without limitation, Lender’s reasonable attorneys’ fees), demands, liabilities, penalties, fines and forfeitures of any nature whatsoever that may be asserted against or incurred by Lender, its officers, directors, employees, and agents arising out of, relating to, or in any manner occasioned by this Loan Agreement and the exercise of the rights and remedies granted Lender under this, as well as by: (i) the ownership, use, operation, construction, renovation, demolition, preservation, management, repair, condition, or maintenance of any part of the Secured Property; (ii) the exercise of any of Borrower’s rights collaterally assigned and pledged to Lender hereunder and under any of the other Loan Documents; (iii) any failure of Borrower to perform any of its obligations hereunder and under any of the other Loan Documents; and/or (iv) subject to Section 5.13(f) hereof, any failure of Borrower to comply with the environmental obligations, representations and warranties set forth herein, and under the Loan Documents relating to Environmental Laws and Hazardous Materials. The foregoing indemnity provisions shall survive the cancellation of this Loan Agreement as to all matters arising or accruing prior to such cancellation and the foregoing indemnity shall survive in the event that Lender elects to exercise any of the remedies as provided under this Loan Agreement following default hereunder. Borrower’s indemnity obligations under this section shall not in any way be affected by the presence or absence of covering insurance, or by the amount of such insurance or by the failure or refusal of any insurance carrier to perform any obligation on its part under any insurance policy or policies affecting the Property and/or Borrower’s business activities. Should any claim, action or proceeding be made or brought against Lender by reason of any event as to which Borrower’s indemnification obligations apply, then, upon Lender’s demand, Borrower, at its sole cost and expense, shall defend such claim, action or proceeding in Borrower’s name, if necessary, by the attorneys for Borrower’s insurance carrier (if such claim, action or proceeding is covered by insurance), or otherwise by such attorneys as Lender shall reasonably approve. Lender may also engage its own attorneys at its reasonable discretion to defend Borrower and to assist in its defense and Borrower agrees to pay the reasonable fees and disbursements of such attorneys.

 

10.14       Counterparts. This Loan Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which, when so executed, shall be deemed an original, but all such counterparts, taken together, shall constitute one and the same Loan Agreement.

 

10.15       No Waiver by Lender. Lender shall not be deemed to have waived any rights under this Loan Agreement unless such waiver is given in writing and signed by Lender. No delay or omission on the part of Lender in exercising any right shall operate as a waiver of such right or any other right. A waiver by Lender of a provision of this Loan Agreement shall not prejudice or constitute a waiver of Lender’s right otherwise to demand strict compliance with that provision or any other provision of this Loan Agreement. No prior waiver by Lender, nor any course of dealing between Lender and Borrower, or between Lender and Guarantor, shall constitute a waiver of any of Lender’s rights or of any of Borrower’s or Guarantor’s obligations as to any future transactions. Whenever the consent of Lender is required under this Loan Agreement, the granting of such consent by Lender in any instance shall not constitute continuing consent to subsequent instances where such consent is required and in all cases such consent may be granted or withheld in the sole discretion of Lender.

 

10.16       Rights of Third Parties. All conditions of the obligations of Lender hereunder, including the obligation to make advances, are imposed solely and exclusively for the benefit of Lender and its successors and assigns and no other person or entity 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 advances in the absence of strict compliance with any or all thereof, and no other person or entity shall, under any circumstances, be deemed to be a beneficiary of such conditions, any and all of which may be freely waived in whole or in part by Lender at any time if in its sole discretion it deems it desirable to do so. In particular, Lender makes no representations and assumes no obligations as to third parties concerning the quality of the Work or the absence therefrom of defects. Borrower shall and does hereby indemnify Lender from and against any liability, claims or actual losses resulting from the disbursement of the proceeds of the Loan or from the condition of the Property whether related to the quality of construction or otherwise and whether arising during or after the term of the Loan. This provision shall survive the repayment of the Loan and shall continue in full force and effect so long as the possibility of such liability, claims or losses exists.

 

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10.17       Evidence of Satisfaction of Conditions. Any condition of this Loan Agreement which requires the submission of evidence of the existence or non-existence of a specified fact or facts implies as a condition the existence or non-existence, as the case may be, of such fact or facts, and Lender shall, at all times, be free independently to establish to its reasonable satisfaction and in its reasonable discretion such existence or non-existence.

 

10.18       All Matters Satisfactory to Lender. All proceedings taken in connection with the transactions provided for herein, all surveys, appraisals and documents required or contemplated by the Loan Documents, and the persons responsible for the execution and preparation thereof, Contractor, all subcontractors, leases, bonds, guaranties and policies of insurance, shall be reasonably satisfactory to Lender and Lender and Lender's counsel shall receive copies of all documents which they may request in connection therewith.

 

10.19       Payment of Development and Construction Costs. Lender shall be under no duty or obligation to anyone to ascertain whether Borrower has used or will use the proceeds of the Loan for the payment of bills incurred by Borrower in connection with the purposes for which disbursements are to be made hereunder as herein provided. Payments of all bills for labor and materials in connection with the Work shall be the responsibility of Borrower, and Lender's sole obligation shall be to advance the proceeds of the Loan subject to and in accordance with this Loan Agreement.

 

10.20       No Agency. Lender is not the agent or representative of Borrower and Borrower is not the agent or representative of Lender and nothing in this Loan Agreement shall be construed to make Lender liable to anyone for goods delivered to or labor or services performed upon the Secured Property or for debts or claims accruing against Borrower. Nothing herein shall be construed to create a relationship ex contractu or ex delicto between Lender and anyone supplying labor or materials or services for or to the Secured Property.

 

10.21       Assignment by Lender. The Note, the Security Instrument, this Loan Agreement and any and all of the other Loan Documents may be endorsed, assigned, and transferred in whole or part by Lender, and any such holder and assignee of all or part of same shall succeed to and be possessed of the rights of Lender under all of the same to the extent transferred and assigned. Lender may disclose information related to the Loan, Borrower, Guarantor and any principals of such parties to actual or prospective buyers, investors, rating agencies and other participants in connection with any sale, endorsement, securitization, assignment or transfer. Borrower shall not be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by Lender in connection with Lender’s sale, endorsement, securitization, assignment or transfer.

 

10.22       No Reliance. This Loan Agreement, together with the other Loan Documents, constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and hereby supersedes all prior communications, understandings, and agreements related to this transaction, whether oral or written. In the event of any conflict between the Aggregate Loan Documents and this Loan Agreement, the terms of this Loan Agreement shall control. Borrower represents and warrants that it has not relied on any representations or statements of Lender (other than those representations explicitly set forth in the Loan Documents) and Borrower further agrees that Borrower shall not be entitled to rely in the future on any representations, actions, omissions or statements of Lender that are not incorporated into a formal amendment to the Loan Documents.

 

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10.23       Successors and Assigns Included in Parties. Whenever in this Loan Agreement any party hereto is named or referred to, the legal representatives, successors, successors-in-title and assigns of such party shall be included, and all covenants and agreements contained in this Loan Agreement by or on behalf of Borrower or by or on behalf of Lender shall bind and inure to the benefit of their respective legal representatives, successors, successors-in-title and assigns, whether so expressed or not; provided, however, that nothing contained in this Loan Agreement shall or shall be deemed to limit or act in derogation of any restriction on transfer or assignment of the Secured Property impressed upon Borrower in any of the Loan Documents.

 

10.24       Headings. The headings of the articles, paragraphs and subparagraphs of this Loan Agreement are for the convenience of reference only, are not to be considered a part hereof, and shall not limit or otherwise affect any of the terms hereof.

 

10.25       Number and Gender. Whenever the singular or plural number, or the masculine, feminine or neuter gender is used herein, it shall equally include the other.

 

10.26       Appraisals. Lender, at its option, may obtain, at Borrower’s sole cost and expense, not more than once per two (2) calendar years (absent a continuing Event of Default), an appraisal of the Property prepared in accordance with Lender’s instructions by an appraiser acceptable to and engaged by Lender.

 

10.27       Extension Term. The Maturity Date may be extended by Borrower for two (2) additional 12-month terms (each an “Extension Term”, and collectively, the “Extension Terms”) upon the satisfaction of each and all of the following conditions precedent for each Extension Term:

 

(a)       Borrower shall give written notice to Lender of its desire to extend the term of the Loan (the “Extension Notice”) not earlier than one hundred twenty (120) days or later than thirty (30) days prior to the then-scheduled Maturity Date.

 

(b)       The Property shall have achieved a Debt Yield equal to or greater than (i) eight and one-half percent (8.5%) with respect to the first Extension Term, and (ii) nine and one-half percent (9.5%) with respect to the second Extension Term.

 

(c)       If the required Debt Yield has not been achieved as of the date of the applicable Extension Notice, Borrower may make a principal payment of the Loan in an amount sufficient to bring the Loan into compliance with the applicable Debt Yield requirement (the “Extension Shortfall Contribution”), which Extension Shortfall contribution shall be paid not later than the commencement date of the applicable Extension Term. Any prepayment of this Note resulting from any Extension Shortfall Contribution shall not be subject to the Exit Fee or Premium.

 

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(d)       No Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing as of the date of the Extension Notice or the original Maturity Date (or in the case of the second Extension Term, the first extended Maturity Date).

 

(e)        The representations and warranties set forth in this Loan Agreement, in the other Loan Documents, and in any document or certificate delivered to Lender under this Loan Agreement are true and correct as of the date made (with respect to representations as to a certain date) and both as of the date the Extension Notice is given and the original Maturity Date (or in the case of the second Extension Term, the first extended Maturity Date); provided, the foregoing condition shall not be deemed violated due to representations that cannot be truthfully remade due to changes in facts and circumstances not resulting from a failure of Borrower to comply with the Loan Documents or other default of Borrower hereunder.

 

(f)       By not later than the commencement date of the applicable Extension Term, Borrower shall pay to Lender an extension fee in an amount equal to one-quarter percent (0.25%) of the outstanding principal balance of the Loan on such date.

 

10.28       Publicity. Lender may publicize the Loan if it so elects. Lender shall have the right to use the name of Borrower and the Secured Property in any press release, advertisement or other promotional materials relating to publicizing the Loan; provided, Lender shall furnish Borrower with an advance copy/draft of any such publicity materials at least thirty (30) days in advance of publication.

 

10.29       Cross-Collateralization. Borrower acknowledges and agrees that Lender’s decision to enter into this Loan Agreement is based on, among other things, the security of having liens on the collective interest in the Secured Property, the Loan B Secured Property, the Loan C Secured Property and the Loan D Secured Property (collectively, the “Aggregate Secured Property”) and in reliance upon the aggregate of the Aggregate Secured Property taken together being of greater value as collateral security for the Aggregate Loan than the sum of the Secured Property, the Loan B Secured Property, the Loan C Secured Property and the Loan D Secured Property taken separately.  Borrower agrees that each of the Aggregate 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 Aggregate Loan Documents shall constitute an Event of Default under any of the other Aggregate Loan Documents; (ii) an Event of Default hereunder shall constitute an Event of Default under the Aggregate Security Instruments; (iii) the Aggregate Security Instruments shall constitute security for the Note as if a single blanket lien were placed on all of the Aggregate Secured Property 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.  In furtherance of the foregoing, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein or any Loan Document, Borrower and Lender hereby agree that:

 

(a)       Concurrently herewith, Borrower shall execute the Security Instrument, Borrower B shall execute the Loan B Security Instrument, Borrower C shall execute the Loan C Security Instrument and Borrower D shall execute the Loan D Security Instrument, which will grant Lender Group a lien on and security interest in the Aggregate Secured Property, as applicable, as security for the obligations of Borrower Group with respect to the Aggregate Loan, as applicable, entitling Lender Group to, among other things, foreclose on the Aggregate Secured Property and apply the proceeds of such foreclosure to the payment of the amounts owing with respect to the Aggregate Loan.

 

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(b)       To the fullest extent permitted by law, Borrower, for itself and its successors and assigns, waives all rights to the marshalling of assets of Borrower, Borrower’s partners and others with interests in Borrower, and of each individual Aggregate Secured Property, or to a sale in inverse order of alienation in the event of foreclosure of all or any of the Aggregate 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 Group under the Aggregate Loan Documents to a sale of an individual Secured Property for the collection of the Obligations without any prior or different resort for collection or of the right of Lender to the payment of the Obligations out of the net proceeds of the Secured Property, the Loan B Secured Property, the Loan C Secured Property or the Loan D Secured Property 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 Aggregate Security Instruments, any equitable right otherwise available to Borrower which would require the separate sale of the Aggregate Secured Property or require Lender Group to exhaust its remedies against any other individual Aggregate Secured Property or combination of the Aggregate Secured Property; and further in the event of such foreclosure Borrower does hereby expressly consent to and authorize, at the option of Lender Group, pursuant to the terms hereof, the foreclosure and sale either separately or together of any combination of the Aggregate Secured Property.

 

(c)       From and during the occurrence of an Event of Default, (i) Lender Group shall have the right to pursue, without limitation, any and all remedies available under any and/or all of the Aggregate Security Instruments and the other Loan Documents and to levy against all or any portion of the collateral held by Lender Group, and (ii) all payments of principal, interest and any and all other sums paid on or with respect to the Loan (whether upon foreclosure of all or any part of the collateral for the Loan or other exercise of Lender’s rights or remedies) shall be applied to amounts owing with respect to the Loan in such proportions and with such priority as Lender shall determine in its sole discretion.

 

(d)       As more specifically set forth in this Section 10.29, the waivers set forth in this Section 10.29 are intended only to apply to rights or defenses which Borrower may have or assert in the event that Borrower is held to be, or asserts that Borrower is, a surety of another in the Borrower Group. 

 

(i)       Borrower acknowledges and agrees that (A) each borrower in the Borrower Group is an affiliate of the other borrowers in the Borrower Group, and (B) neither Borrower Group nor Lender Group, intends that any one of the Borrower Group be treated or held to be a surety or guarantor of the obligations of the others in the Borrower Group under the Aggregate Loan Documents except as otherwise set forth in the Aggregate Loan Documents.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, if and to the extent that one borrower within the Borrower Group may be treated as or deemed to be a surety or held to have any of the rights, remedies or defense of a surety for the obligations of another borrower in the Borrower Group under the Aggregate Loan Documents, then Borrower Group, to the fullest extent permitted by law, hereby knowingly, voluntarily and irrevocably waives and agrees not to assert or take advantage of any such rights, remedies or defenses.

 

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(ii)       Without limiting the generality of the foregoing provisions, the validity, priority and enforceability of the Aggregate Security Instruments shall not be impaired or otherwise affected by (A) any failure of Borrower (should any of the Borrower Group, in its individual capacity, be deemed to be a surety) to receive notice of any default in the payment or performance of any indebtedness or other obligations any of Borrower (in its individual capacity as an obligor under the Loan Documents) that are secured by the Aggregate Security Instruments; (B) any limitation on the personal liability of Borrower (in its individual capacity as an obligor under the Loan Documents) for any indebtedness or obligation secured by the Mortgage; (C) any failure of Borrower (should Borrower be deemed to be a surety) to receive notice of, or consent to, any extension, alteration, impairment or suspension of any indebtedness or other obligations that are secured by the Aggregate Security Instruments; (D) any failure of Borrower (should Borrower be deemed to be a surety) to receive notice of, or consent to, the release by Lender Group, of any other security for, or guaranty of, any indebtedness or obligations that are secured by the Aggregate Security Instruments; (E) any failure of Lender Group to enforce any other right or remedy, or to resort to any other security or guaranty, before enforcing Lender Group’s foreclosure, receivership and other remedies under any of the Aggregate Security Instruments; and (F) any election of remedies by Lender Group, that impairs or destroys any right or remedy of Borrower (should Borrower be deemed to be a surety) against the Borrower Group (in its individual capacity treated as an obligor under the Aggregate Loan Documents) including any destruction of the right of Borrower (should Borrower be deemed to be a surety) to seek reimbursement from the Borrower Group (in its individual capacity treated as an obligor under the Aggregate Loan Documents) based on the principle of equitable subrogation as a result of Lender Group’s election to foreclose under the any of the Aggregate Security Instruments by a nonjudicial trustee’s sale.

 

The continuing validity and enforceability of the covenants and waivers of Borrower (should any of the Borrower Group be deemed to be a surety) in this Section 10.29 shall not be impaired or otherwise affected by any election of Lender Group, in its discretion, to give any particular notice to Borrower (should any of the Borrower Group be deemed to be a surety) or to solicit any particular consent of Borrower (should any of the Borrower Group be deemed to be a surety) that Lender Group is not obligated to give or solicit by reason of the provisions of this Section 10.29.

 

[SIGNATURES BEGIN ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE]

 

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

 

  BORROWER:
  ____________, LLC,
  a Delaware limited liability company
       
  By:   (SEAL)
  Name:    
  Title: Authorized Signatory

 

[Signature page to Construction Loan Agreement]

 

     
 

 

  LENDER:
  ____________, LLC,a Delaware limited liability company
  By:   (SEAL)
  Name: Jatin Desai  
  Title: Authorized Signatory

 

 

[Signature page to Construction Loan Agreement]

 

     
 

 

The undersigned hereby expressly agree and consent to all of the terms and conditions contained herein.

 

 

 

  GUARANTOR:  
     
     
  AULT ALLIANCE, INC.,  
  a Delaware corporation  
     
  By:    (SEAL)
  Name:    
  Title:    
     
     
     
     (SEAL)
  JOSHUA CASPI, an individual resident of the State of New York  

 

 

[Signature page to Construction Loan Agreement]

 

     
 

 

EXHIBIT “A”

 

PROPERTY

 

 

 

A - 1

 
 

 

EXHIBIT “B”

 

PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS

 

 

 

B - 1

 
 

 

EXHIBIT “C”

 

COST BREAKDOWN

 

 

 

C - 1

 
 

 

 

EXHIBIT “D”

 

CERTIFICATE FOR PAYMENT
Dated:    
For Period Ending:    

 

TO: ____________, LLC (LENDER)
     
     
FROM: ____________, LLC (BORROWER)

 

 

In accordance with the Loan Agreement (“Loan Agreement”) between Borrower and Lender dated _______________________, 20__, Borrower does hereby request that $_________ be advanced and credited to Borrower. The amount requested above is determined as follows:

 

[SEE ATTACHED PAYMENT REQUEST]

 

The undersigned Borrower does hereby certify that, as of the date hereof, all items for which previous certificates were issued and advances received have been paid; and that all labor, deposits and materials for which this advance will pay, and for which previous advances have been paid, have gone into the construction of or other approved expenses for the Work (as defined in the Loan Agreement); and that the warranties and representations of Borrower in the Loan Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed; and that there is no Event of Default under the Loan Agreement; and that there are no offsets, counterclaims or defenses against the indebtedness which is the subject of the Loan Agreement or any instrument evidencing, securing or otherwise concerning such indebtedness; and that there are no liens of record against the Property and arising out of the supplying of labor, material and/or services in connection with the construction thereon; and that no party other than Borrower and Lender owns or claims, or has a right to claim, any interest in or lien or encumbrance on, the Property (except for Permitted Encumbrances and leased equipment as previously disclosed to Lender and except for ad valorem taxes not due and payable and liens or rights to liens to be dissolved upon payment of the advance hereby requested).

 

 

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Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of:   BORROWER
     
     
Unofficial Witness    
     
     
Notary Public    
     
My commission expires:    
     

 

(AFFIX NOTARIAL STAMP OR SEAL)

 

 

 

The undersigned does hereby certify, to the best of his knowledge and belief, that the foregoing statements are true and correct, and that the attachments hereto correctly reflect any payments heretofore made to the undersigned.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has set its hand and seal as of this     day of           , 20__.

 

  CONTRACTOR:
   
    (SEAL)
  [NAME OF CONTRACTOR], a
     
     
   
  By:  

 

 

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EXHIBIT ”E”

 

WAIVER AND SUBORDINATION OF LIEN

 

WHEREAS, the undersigned _______________ (hereinafter referred to as the “Undersigned”) has furnished or has contracted to furnish labor, services and/or material (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Work”) in connection with the improvement of certain real property located in ____ County, _________ (said real property being more particularly described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof, and being hereinafter referred to as the “Property”); and

 

WHEREAS, ____________, LLC (hereinafter referred to as “Lender”) has made, or is about to make a loan to ____________, LLC (hereinafter referred to as “Owner”) secured by said Property, and has made, or is about to make, a disbursement to Owner under said loan;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the sum of $10.00 and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency whereof are hereby acknowledged, and in order to induce the making of the above-mentioned disbursement, the Undersigned, for the benefit of Owner and Lender and knowing that they will be relying hereon, does hereby:

 

(a)       Waive and release any lien or right to lien of the Undersigned on or against said Property on account of work furnished by the Undersigned for the improvement of said Property on or before the date hereof; and

 

(b)       Subordinate any lien or right to lien of the Undersigned on or against said Property to the lien and title of Lender in and to said Property (as granted by Lender by the documents evidencing and securing the above-mentioned loan) on account of work furnished by the Undersigned for the improvement of said Property after the date hereof; and

 

(c)       Warrant and represent that any and all parties who have supplied work to the Undersigned for the improvement of said Property have been (or will be, out of the funds requested to be disbursed) paid in full all amounts accrued by virtue of such work through and including the date hereof (excluding retainage earned but not yet due and payable); and

 

(d)       Warrant and represent that the Undersigned (or the individual executing this instrument on behalf of the Undersigned) has personal knowledge of the matters herein stated, and is authorized and fully qualified to execute this instrument as or on behalf of the Undersigned; and

 

(e)       Covenant and agree that this instrument is made in consideration of the payment of the aforesaid sums to the Undersigned, and pursuant to the statutes of the State of _____________ with respect to the liens of laborers and materialmen.

 

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has set its hand and seal as of this ___ day of _______________, 20__.

 

  CONTRACTOR:
   
    (SEAL)
  [NAME OF CONTRACTOR], a
     
   
  By:    
  Its:    

 

 

E - 2

 
 

 

EXHIBIT “F”

 

 

 

F - 1

 
 

 

EXHIBIT “G”

CONTRACTS

 

 

 

 

G - 1

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.2

 

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

 

[This is a construction mortgage as defined in Sections 409.334 and 706.11(1m) of the Wisconsin Statutes.]

 

THIS MORTGAGE, ASSIGNMENT OF RENTS AND LEASES, SECURITY AGREEMENT AND FIXTURE FILING (this “Instrument”) is made and entered into as of this 22nd day of December, 2021, by______________, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Mortgagor”), having an address of 940 South Coast Drive, Suite 200, Costa Mesa, California 92626, Attn: David J. Katzoff, as Mortgagor, in favor of ______________, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as Mortgagee (together with its successors and assigns, “Mortgagee”), Mortgagee having a business address of One Alliance Center, Suite 625, 3500 Lenox Road NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, this Instrument being given to secure the Secured Indebtedness (as hereinafter defined), which includes a loan in a principal amount not to exceed _______________ AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($______________) at any one time outstanding (the “Loan”), having a maturity date of January 1, 2025 (“Scheduled Maturity Date”), subject to extension to January 1, 2026 and January 1, 2027, as set forth in Section 10.27 of the Loan Agreement (as defined below). “Maturity Date” means the earlier of (i) the Scheduled Maturity Date, or (ii) the date on which the unpaid principal balance of the Note becomes due and payable by acceleration or otherwise pursuant to the Loan Documents (as hereinafter defined) or the exercise by Mortgagee of any right or remedy under any Loan Document.

 

W I T N E S S E T H:

 

WHEREAS, the Mortgagor, Mortgagee and certain other parties have entered into that certain Loan Agreement, dated of even date herewith (together with all amendments, extensions, modifications, restatements, and supplements thereto, being referred to hereinafter as the “Loan Agreement”; all capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the same meanings given to such terms in the Loan Agreement);

 

WHEREAS, pursuant and subject to the Loan Agreement, the Mortgagee has agreed to lend the Mortgagor the Loan as evidenced by that certain Real Estate Note dated of even date herewith in the face principal amount of  ______________ AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($_____________) maturing on the Maturity Date, or such earlier date as may be provided under the Loan Agreement, together with any renewals, modifications, consolidations and extensions thereof and amendments thereto (the “Note”);

 

WHEREAS, Mortgagor is the owner of a fee simple interest in the real property described on Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference; and

 

WHEREAS, Mortgagee has required the execution of this Instrument as a condition to the Loan;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, Mortgagor, in consideration of the Secured Indebtedness herein recited and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, does hereby grant, mortgage, bargain, sell, alien, remise, release, convey, assign, transfer, deliver, set over, warrant and confirm unto Mortgagee, its successors and assigns, subject to the further terms of this Instrument, all of the following property (collectively, the “Secured Property”):

 

     
 

 

ALL OF MORTGAGOR’S RIGHTS, TITLES, AND INTERESTS IN AND TO THOSE TRACTS OR PARCELS OF LAND being more particularly described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, together with all right, title, and interest of Mortgagor, including any after-acquired title or reversion, in and to the rights-of-ways, streets, and alleys adjacent thereto, all easements, and licenses, appertaining thereto, all strips and gores of land adjacent thereto, all vaults, sewers, sewer rights, waters, water courses, water rights and powers, pumps, pumping plants, pipes, flumes, and ditches appertaining thereto, all oil, gas, and other minerals located thereunder, all shrubs, crops, trees, timber and other emblements now or hereafter located thereon, and all estates, rights, titles, interests, privileges, liberties, tenements, hereditaments, and appurtenances whatsoever, in any way belonging, relating to, or appertaining to any of the foregoing (collectively hereinafter referred to as the “Land”);

 

TOGETHER WITH all of Mortgagor’s rights, titles, and interests in and to fixtures, buildings, structures, parking areas, landscaping, and other improvements of every nature now or hereafter situated, erected, or placed on the Land and all appurtenances and additions thereto and substitutions or replacements thereof, including, without limitation, all vehicles, books, gas and electric fixtures, radiators, heaters, furnaces, engines and machinery, boilers, ranges, ovens, elevators and motors, bathtubs, sinks, commodes, basins, pipes, faucets and other plumbing, heating and air conditioning equipment, mirrors, refrigerating plant, refrigerators, iceboxes, dishwashers, carpeting, floor coverings, furniture, light fixtures, signs, lawn equipment, water heaters, cooking apparatus and appurtenances, china, glassware, tableware, uniforms, linen, guest ledgers, books, vehicles, telephone systems, televisions and television systems, computer systems, and all other fixtures and equipment (collectively hereinafter referred to as the “Improvements”);

 

TOGETHER WITH all machinery, equipment, and other personal property of Mortgagor either located on or used in connection with the Land (the “Personal Property”);

 

TOGETHER WITH all right, title and interest of Mortgagor in and to all policies of insurance and all condemnation proceeds, which in any way now or hereafter belong, relate, or appertain to the Land, the Improvements, or the Personal Property, or any part thereof;

 

TOGETHER WITH all present and future leases, tenancies, occupancies, and licenses, and guaranties thereof, whether written or oral (“Leases”), of the Land or the Improvements or any part thereof, and all income, rents, accounts receivable, food and beverage deposits, room deposits, credit card receivables and payments, issues, royalties, profits, revenues, security deposits, and other benefits of the Land or the Improvements, from time to time accruing, including, without limitation, all hotel receipts, revenues and credit card receipts collected from guest rooms, restaurants, bars (including, without limitation, service charges for employees and staff), mini-bars, meeting rooms, banquet rooms, apartments, parking, and recreational facilities, health club membership fees, food and beverage wholesale and retail sales, service charges, convention services, special events, audio-visual services, boat cruises, travel agency fees, telephone charges, laundry services, vending machines and otherwise, all receivables, customer obligations, installment payment obligations and other obligations now existing or hereafter arising or created out of the sale, lease, sublease, license, concession or other grant of the right of the possession, use and occupancy of all or any portion of the Land or Improvements or personalty located thereon, or rendering of services by Mortgagor or any operator or manager of the hotel or the commercial space located in the Improvements or acquired from others (including, without limitation, from the rental of any office space, retail space, guest rooms or other space, halls, stores, and offices, and deposits securing reservations of such space, and charges for services such as room service, telecommunication and video, electronic mail, internet connection and other communications and entertainment services), license, lease, sublease and concession fees and rentals, and proceeds, if any, from business interruption or other loss of income insurance and any other items of revenue which would be included in operating revenues under the Uniform System of Accounts for Lodging Industry, current edition (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Revenues”);

 

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TOGETHER WITH all of Mortgagor’s rights, titles and interests in and to contracts and agreements for the construction, operation or inspection of the Improvements (including but not limited to franchise and licensing agreements and liquor licenses) and other contracts and general intangibles (including but not limited to trademarks, trade names, goodwill and symbols) related solely to the Land and Improvements or the operation thereof;

 

TOGETHER WITH all deposits (including but not limited to Mortgagor’s rights in tenants’ security deposits, deposits with respect to utility services to the Land and Improvements, and any deposits or reserves hereunder or under any other Loan Documents (as defined in the Loan Agreement) for taxes, insurance, repairs, renovations or otherwise), rebates or refunds of impact fees, taxes, assessments or charges, and all other contracts, purchase agreements, instruments and documents as such may arise from or be related to the Land and Improvements;

 

TOGETHER WITH all permits, licenses, franchises, certificates, development rights, commitments and rights for utilities, and other rights and privileges obtained in connection with the Land and Improvements;

 

TOGETHER WITH Mortgagor’s rights, titles and interests in and to all oil, gas and other hydrocarbons and other minerals produced from or allocated to the Land and all products processed or obtained therefrom, and the proceeds thereof;

 

TOGETHER WITH all proceeds, products, substitutions, and accessions of the foregoing of every type.

 

TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the Secured Property and all parts, rights, members, and appurtenances thereof, in fee simple, to the use, benefit and behoove of Mortgagee , its successors or assigns, IN FEE SIMPLE forever.

 

THIS CONVEYANCE is given to secure the following obligations (collectively, the “Secured Indebtedness”) in such order of priority as may be determined pursuant to the Loan Agreement:

 

(i)       all indebtedness of the Mortgagor under the Note and the Loan Agreement which amount shall be secured hereby with priority effective as of the date hereof;

 

(ii)       all of the foregoing indebtedness as may from time to time be evidenced by one or more other promissory notes in favor of the Mortgagee;

 

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(iii)       any and all future advances made pursuant to the Note, the Loan Agreement, this Instrument and any of the other Loan Documents by the Mortgagee to or for the benefit of the Mortgagor, direct or indirect, together with interest, fees, costs, and other amounts hereafter arising;

 

(iv)       the full and prompt payment and performance of any and all other obligations and covenants of the Mortgagor to Mortgagee under the terms of any other Loan Documents;

 

(v)       any and all additional advances made by the Mortgagee to protect or preserve the Secured Property or the lien hereof on the Secured Property, or to pay taxes, to pay premiums on insurance on the Secured Property or to repair or maintain the Secured Property, or to complete improvements on the Secured Property (whether or not the original Mortgagor remains the owner of the Secured Property at the time of such advances and whether or not the original Mortgagee remain the owner of the Secured Indebtedness and this Instrument); and

 

(vi)       any and all out of pocket expenses incident to the collection of the Secured Indebtedness and the foreclosure hereof by action in any court or by exercise of the power of sale herein contained, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs of collection actually incurred.

 

Provided, however, upon repayment of the entire Secured Indebtedness, the Secured Property shall be released from the lien of this Instrument and the Instrument satisfied of record.

 

Mortgagor further covenants and agrees with Mortgagee as follows:

 

Article 1

Covenants of Mortgagor

 

Section 1.1      Title to the Secured Property. Mortgagor warrants that: (i) it has title to the Secured Property in fee simple subject only to the those matters (the “Permitted Encumbrances”) expressly set forth in Mortgagee’s lender title policies and by this reference incorporated herein and as otherwise permitted under the Loan Documents; (ii) it has full power and lawful authority to encumber the Secured Property in the manner and form herein set forth; (iii) it owns or will own all Improvements; (iv) this Instrument creates a valid and enforceable security title, security interest, and lien on the Secured Property; and (v) it will preserve such title, and will forever warrant and defend the same to Mortgagee and will forever warrant and defend the validity and priority of the lien hereof against the claims of all persons and parties whomsoever, except as to the Permitted Encumbrances.

 

Section 1.2      Maintenance of the Secured Property.

 

(a)       Mortgagor will keep the buildings, parking areas, roads and walkways, recreational facilities, landscaping and all other improvements of any kind now or hereafter erected on the Secured Property or any part thereof in good condition and repair, will not commit or suffer any material, physical waste or will not do or suffer to be done anything which would or could increase the risk of fire or other hazard to the Secured Property or any other part thereof or which would or could reasonably result in the cancellation of any insurance policy carried with respect to the Secured Property.

 

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(b)       Mortgagor will not materially remove, demolish or alter the structural character of the Secured Property without the written consent of Mortgagee. Except as otherwise permitted under the Loan Documents, Mortgagor shall not remove or permit to be removed from the Secured Property any item or items referred to in this Instrument which are or may hereafter be in any way attached or affixed to the Land or to any improvement thereon.

 

(c)       If the Secured Property or any part thereof is damaged by fire or other cause, Mortgagor will give prompt written notice thereof to Mortgagee.

 

(d)       Mortgagee and any persons authorized by Mortgagee shall have the right during business hours on business days to enter upon and inspect the Secured Property and to make or cause to be made such investigations and analyses thereof as Mortgagee deems necessary at all reasonable times and upon reasonable prior notice, and access thereto shall be permitted for such purposes.

 

(e)       Mortgagor will promptly comply with all present and future laws, ordinances, orders, rules and regulations of any governmental authority affecting the Secured Property or any part thereof.

 

(f)       If all or any part of the Secured Property shall be damaged by fire or other casualty, Mortgagor will promptly restore the Secured Property to the equivalent of its original condition or payoff the Secured Indebtedness in accordance with the Loan Documents; and if a part of the Secured Property shall be damaged through condemnation, Mortgagor will promptly restore, repair or alter the remaining portions of the Secured Property in a manner reasonably satisfactory to Mortgagee in accordance with the Loan Documents.

 

(g)       Mortgagor shall not, directly or indirectly, initiate, join in or consent to any change in any private restrictive covenant, zoning ordinance or other public or private restrictions applicable to the Secured Property or any part thereof or interest therein without the prior written consent of Mortgagee, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, and no such action, vote, consent or the like taken or given by Mortgagor with respect to the Secured Property or any part thereof or interest therein shall be effective without such prior written consent.

 

Section 1.3       Insurance; Restoration.

 

(a)       Mortgagor shall obtain and maintain, or cause to be obtained and maintained, for the benefit of Mortgagee during the term of this Instrument, insurance policies or certificates thereof providing the following types of insurance relating to the Secured Property; issued by such insurance companies rated at least “A- VIII” by A.M. Best; with a waiver of subrogation in favor of Mortgagee; and in such amounts, in such form and substance, and with such expiration dates as are reasonably acceptable to Mortgagee; in the case of property insurance, such policies to provide that the insurer shall give Mortgagee at least thirty (30) days prior written notice of cancellation, and to provide that no act or thing done by the insured shall invalidate or diminish the insurance provided to Mortgagee; in the case of liability insurance, Mortgagor shall give Mortgagee at least thirty (30) days prior written notice of cancellation; and containing clauses reasonably satisfactory to Mortgagee listing Mortgagee as mortgagee and lender loss payable on all property insurance policies and as additional insured on all liability policies:

 

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(1)        Special form or “All risk” commercial property insurance covering the Secured Property against all hazards, including, without limitation, wind, hail, named windstorm and collapse, the amount of which insurance shall be not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the full replacement cost of the Secured Property without deduction for depreciation unless Mortgagee agrees in writing to accept coverage in a lesser amount; and

 

(2)        Rent/business interruption insurance against loss of income arising out of any hazard against which the Secured Property are required to be insured under Subparagraph 1.3(a)(1) above in an amount not less than one hundred percent (100%) of twelve (12) months’ payments due under the Note, plus a six-month extended period of indemnity; and

 

(3)        Commercial general liability insurance covering all liabilities incident to the construction, ownership, possession and operation of the Secured Property, in amounts equal to or greater than $1,000,000.00 per accident or occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate on a "per location" basis; and

 

(4)       Umbrella or excess liability in an amount not less than $15,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate on terms consistent with the commercial general liability insurance policy required under subsection (3) above; and

 

(5)       If applicable, equipment breakdown or boiler and machinery insurance, in amounts as shall be reasonably required by Mortgagee on terms consistent with the commercial property insurance policy required under subsection (1) above; and

 

(6)       If the Secured Property is or becomes a legal “non-conforming” use or structure, ordinance or law insurance covering the value of the undamaged portion of the Secured Property, the cost of demolition and debris removal, and increased cost of construction in amounts as requested by Mortgagee; and

 

(7)       The commercial property, rent/business interruption, commercial general liability and umbrella or excess liability insurance required under this section shall cover acts of terrorism or Mortgagor shall maintain such coverage on a standalone basis; and

 

(8)       at all times during which construction (including repairs, restoration, alterations or structural work) are being made to the Secured Property and the insurance policies required elsewhere in Section 1.3 do not provide coverage for the construction, (A) the insurance required in Subsection (1) above written on a builder’s risk completed value form (i) on a non-reporting basis, (ii) against all risks insured against pursuant to Subsection (1) above, (iii) with policy limits sufficient to cover all repeatable hard costs and soft costs, (iv) including permission to occupy the Property, and (v) to include coverage for the insurance required in Subsections (2) and (7), Subsections (5) and (6) if applicable, and any relevant portions of Subsection (9) above; (B) construction operations liability insurance provided by parties, with limits, and in form and substance acceptable to Mortgagee (i) on terms equivalent to Subsections (3) and (4) above, (ii) with an extended reporting period for completed operations through the statute of repose for construction defect claims, or with completed operations coverage to be maintained through such statute of repose, and (iii) with Mortgagor as a named insured unless agreed to in writing by Mortgagee; (D) liability insurance from any general contractor, construction manager, and/or contractor with a contract directly with Mortgagor, and in compliance with the contract governing the work of each such party, and (E) liability insurance from the architect and prime engineer(s) in compliance with the contract governing the work of each such party; and

 

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(9)        Such other insurance on the Secured Property or any replacements or substitutions therefor and in such amounts as may from time to time be reasonably required by Mortgagee against other insurable casualties which at the time are commonly insured against in the case of properties of similar character and location, due regard being given to the height and type of the improvements, their construction, location, use and occupancy, or any replacements or substitutions therefor.

 

If Mortgagor fails to procure and maintain any of the insurance required herein, Mortgagee may, at Mortgagee’s option (without any obligation to do so), obtain such insurance coverage to protect Mortgagee’s interest in the Secured Property as Mortgagee shall so determine in Mortgagee’s sole discretion. Mortgagor shall reimburse Mortgagee upon demand for all costs incurred by Mortgagee hereunder.

 

(b)       Mortgagee is hereby authorized and empowered, at its option after consulting with Mortgagor and subject to the terms and conditions of any applicable lease or similar agreement, to adjust or compromise any loss under any insurance policies maintained pursuant to this Section 1.3, and to collect and receive the proceeds from any such policy or policies. Each insurance company is hereby authorized and directed to make payment for all such losses directly to Mortgagee, instead of to Mortgagor and Mortgagee jointly. In the event any insurance company fails to disburse directly and solely to Mortgagee but disburses instead either solely to Mortgagor or to Mortgagor and Mortgagee jointly, Mortgagor agrees immediately to endorse and transfer such proceeds to Mortgagee. Upon the failure of Mortgagor to endorse and transfer such proceeds as aforesaid, Mortgagee may execute such endorsements or transfers for and in the name of Mortgagor and Mortgagor hereby irrevocably appoints Mortgagee as Mortgagor’s agent and attorney-in-fact so to do. Subject to the terms and conditions of Section 3.14(c) and Section 3.15 and any applicable lease or similar agreement, including, without limitation, any obligation of Mortgagor to repair or replace property, after deducting from said insurance proceeds all of its expenses incurred in the collection and administration of such sums, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, Mortgagee may apply the net proceeds or any part thereof, at its option, (i) to the payment of the Secured Indebtedness, whether or not due and in whatever order Mortgagee elects, (ii) to the repair and/or restoration of the Secured Property, and/or (iii) for any other purposes or objects for which Mortgagee is entitled to advance funds under this Instrument, all without affecting the security interest created by this Instrument; and any balance of such moneys then remaining shall be paid to Mortgagor or the person or entity lawfully entitled thereto. Mortgagee shall not be held responsible for any failure to collect any insurance proceeds due under the terms of any policy regardless of the cause of such failure.

 

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(c)       At least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration date of each policy maintained pursuant to this Section 1.3, a renewal or replacement insurance certificate reasonably satisfactory to Mortgagee shall be delivered to Mortgagee. Upon receipt of written request of Mortgagee, Mortgagor shall deliver to Mortgagee receipts evidencing the payment for all such insurance policies and renewals or replacements.

 

Section 1.4       Taxes and Other Charges. Except as otherwise provided by the Loan Agreement, Mortgagor shall pay and discharge prior to the delinquency date thereof all taxes of every kind and nature, all water charges, sewer rents and assessments, levies, permits, inspection and license fees, and all other charges imposed upon or assessed against the Secured Property or any part thereof or upon the revenues, rents, issues, income, and profits of the Secured Property and, unless Mortgagor is making monthly deposits with Mortgagee in accordance with Section 1.11 hereof, Mortgagor shall exhibit to Mortgagee validated receipts (or other commercially reasonable evidence of payment) showing the payment of such taxes, assessments, water charges, sewer rents, levies, fees, and other charges which may be or become a lien on the Secured Property within ten (10) days after Mortgagee’s request therefor. Should Mortgagor default in the payment of any of the foregoing taxes, assessments, water charges, sewer rents, or other charges, Mortgagee may, but shall not be obligated to, pay the same or any part thereof, and amounts so paid shall be secured by this Instrument, and Mortgagor shall, within ten (10) days following receipt of reasonably detailed written demand therefor, reimburse Mortgagee for all amounts so paid.

 

Section 1.5       Mechanics’ and Other Liens. Except as otherwise provided by the Loan Agreement, Mortgagor shall pay, from time to time when the same shall become due, all lawful claims and demands of mechanics, materialmen, laborers, and others which, if unpaid, might result in, or permit the creation of, a lien or claim of lien on the Secured Property or any part thereof and, in general, Mortgagor shall do, or cause to be done, at the cost of Mortgagor and without expense to Mortgagee, everything necessary to fully preserve the priority and the lien of this Instrument. In the event Mortgagor fails to make payment of such claims and demands, Mortgagee may, but shall not be obligated to, make payment thereof, and all sums so expended shall be secured by this Instrument, and Mortgagor shall, within ten (10) days following receipt of reasonably detailed written demand therefor, reimburse Mortgagee for all sums so expended.

 

Section 1.6       Condemnation Awards. Mortgagor, promptly after receipt of written notice of the institution of any proceedings for the condemnation of the Secured Property or any portion thereof, will notify Mortgagee of the pendency of such proceedings. Mortgagee may participate in any such proceedings and Mortgagor from time to time will deliver to Mortgagee all instruments requested by it to permit such participation. All awards and compensation for condemnation or other taking or purchase in lieu thereof, of the Secured Property or any part thereof, are hereby assigned to and shall be paid to Mortgagee. Mortgagor hereby authorizes Mortgagee to collect and receive such awards and compensation and to give proper receipts and acquittances therefor. Unless otherwise approved by Mortgagee, all such awards and compensation shall be applied in the manner as provided in Section 3.14 of this Instrument. Mortgagor, upon request by Mortgagee, shall make, execute, and deliver any and all instruments requested for the purpose of confirming the assignment of the aforesaid awards and compensation to Mortgagee free and clear of any liens, charges, or encumbrances of any kind or nature whatsoever.

 

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Section 1.7       Reasonable Costs of Defending and Upholding the Lien. If any action or proceeding is commenced to which action or proceeding Mortgagee is made a party or in which it becomes necessary for Mortgagee to defend or uphold the lien or security title of this Instrument, Mortgagor shall, within ten (10) days following Borrower’s receipt of written demand therefor (including the substantiation of such costs and expenses), reimburse Mortgagee for all reasonable, out of pocket expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and appellate attorneys’ fees) actually incurred by Mortgagee in any such action or proceeding and all such expenses shall be secured by this Instrument.

 

Section 1.8       Additional Advances and Disbursements. Mortgagor shall pay when due all payments and charges on all mortgages, deeds of trust, security agreements, liens, encumbrances, ground and other leases, and security interests which may be or become superior or inferior to the lien of this Instrument, and in default thereof, Mortgagee shall have the right, but shall not be obligated, to pay, without notice to Mortgagor, such payments and charges, and Mortgagor shall, within ten (10) days following Borrower’s receipt of written demand therefor (including the substantiation of such costs and expenses), reimburse Mortgagee for amounts so paid. In addition, upon default of Mortgagor in the performance of any other terms, covenants, conditions, or obligations by it to be performed under any such prior or subordinate lien, encumbrance, lease, or security interest, Mortgagee shall have the right, but shall not be obligated, to cure such default in the name and on behalf of Mortgagor. All out of pocket sums advanced and expenses incurred at any time by Mortgagee pursuant to this Section 1.8 or as otherwise provided under the terms and provisions of this Instrument or under applicable law shall be reimbursed by Mortgagor within ten (10) days following Mortgagor’s receipt of written demand therefor (including the substantiation of such costs and expenses) and, if unpaid within such time period, shall bear interest from the date that such sum is advanced or expense incurred, to and including the date of reimbursement, computed at the Default Rate (as defined in the Note).

 

Section 1.9       Costs of Enforcement. Mortgagor agrees to bear and pay all out of pocket expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs of collection) of or incidental to the perfection and enforcement of any provision hereof, or the enforcement, compromise, or settlement of this Instrument or the Secured Indebtedness, and for the curing thereof, or for defending or asserting the rights and claims of Mortgagee in respect thereof, by litigation or otherwise. All rights and remedies of Mortgagee shall be cumulative and may be exercised singly or concurrently. Notwithstanding anything herein contained to the contrary, but subject to applicable law, Mortgagor: (a) will not (i) at any time insist upon, or plead, or in any manner whatsoever claim or take any benefit or advantage of any stay or extension or moratorium law, any exemption from execution or sale of the Secured Property or any part thereof, wherever enacted, now or at any time hereafter in force, which may affect the covenants and terms of performance of this Instrument, nor (ii) claim, take, or insist upon any benefit or advantage of any law now or hereafter in force providing for the valuation or appraisal of the Secured Property, or any part thereof, prior to any sale or sales thereof which may be made pursuant to any provision herein, or pursuant to the decree, judgment, or order of any court of competent jurisdiction, nor (iii) after any such sale or sales, claim or exercise any right under any statute heretofore or hereafter enacted to redeem the property so sold or any part thereof; (b) hereby expressly waives all benefit or advantage of any such law or laws; and (c) covenants not to hinder, delay, or impede the execution of any power herein granted or delegated to Mortgagee, but to suffer and permit the execution of every power as though no such law or laws had been made or enacted; provided Mortgagor’s raising a good faith defense shall not be deemed to hinder, delay or impede. Mortgagor, for itself and all who may claim under it, waives, to the extent that it lawfully may, all right to have the Secured Property marshaled upon any foreclosure hereof.

 

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Section 1.10       Intangible and Other Taxes. Mortgagor shall pay any and all taxes, charges, filing, registration and recording fees, excises, and levies imposed upon Mortgagee by reason of its ownership of this Instrument and the other Loan Documents, or by reason of the recording or filing thereof, or any security instrument supplemental hereto, any security instrument or Uniform Commercial Code financing statement with respect to any fixtures or personal property owned by Mortgagor at the Secured Property and any instrument of further assurance (other than income, franchise and doing business taxes), and shall pay all stamp or intangible taxes and other taxes required to be paid on any of the Loan Documents except any taxes or fees in connection with Mortgagee’s sale or assignment of any Loan Documents. In the event Mortgagor fails to make such payment after demand by Mortgagee then Mortgagee shall have the right, but shall not be obligated, to pay the amount due, and Mortgagor shall, within ten (10) days following Borrower’s receipt of written demand therefor (including the substantiation of such costs and expenses) reimburse Mortgagee for said amount, and until so paid said amount shall become part of the Secured Indebtedness. The provisions of this Section shall survive the repayment of the Secured Indebtedness.

 

Section 1.11       Escrow Deposits. Mortgagor shall deposit with Mortgagee, monthly, one twelfth (1/12th) of the insurance premiums and real estate taxes, assessments, water, sewer, and other charges which might become a lien upon the Secured Property. In addition, Mortgagor shall simultaneously therewith deposit with Mortgagee a sum of money which together with the monthly installments aforementioned will be sufficient to make each of the payments aforementioned at least thirty (30) days prior to the date such payments are deemed delinquent. Should said charges not be ascertainable at the time any deposit is required to be made with Mortgagee, the deposit shall be made on the basis of the charges for the prior year, and when the charges are fixed for the then current year, Mortgagor shall deposit any deficiency with Mortgagee. All funds so deposited with Mortgagee shall be held by it without interest, may be commingled by Mortgagee with its general funds and shall be applied in payment of the charges aforementioned when and as payable, to the extent the funds deposited are sufficient. If deposits are being made with Mortgagee, Mortgagor shall furnish Mortgagee with bills for the charges for which such deposits are required to be made hereunder and/or such other documents necessary for the payment of same, at least fifteen (15) days prior to the date on which the charges first become payable. In the event Mortgagor fails to pay any such amount, Mortgagee may, but shall not be obligated to, make payment thereof, and Mortgagor shall, on demand, reimburse Mortgagee for all sums so expended, and until Mortgagee has been so reimbursed, such amount shall be added to the Secured Indebtedness.

 

Section 1.12       Transfer of the Secured Property. Mortgagor hereby acknowledges to Mortgagee that (a) the identity and expertise of Mortgagor were and continue to be material circumstances upon which Mortgagee has relied in connection with, and which constitute valuable consideration to Mortgagee for, the extending to Mortgagor of the Secured Indebtedness and (b) except as otherwise permitted in the Loan Documents, any change in such identity or expertise could materially impair or jeopardize the security for the payment of the Secured Indebtedness granted to Mortgagee by this Instrument. Mortgagor hereby covenants and agrees with Mortgagee, as part of the consideration for the extending to Mortgagor of the Secured Indebtedness, that, except as permitted under the Loan Documents, Mortgagor shall not encumber, pledge, convey, transfer or assign any or all of its interest in the Secured Property without the prior written consent of Mortgagee, and, if Mortgagor is a corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other artificial entity, there shall be no encumbrance, pledge, conveyance, transfer or assignment of any legal or beneficial interest whatsoever in Mortgagor or in any entity comprising Mortgagor. Such consent of Mortgagee may be given or withheld by Mortgagee at its sole discretion. The consent by Mortgagee to any sale, transfer, pledge, encumbrance, creation of a security interest in, or other hypothecation of, any portion of the Secured Property shall not be deemed to constitute a novation or a consent to any further sale, transfer, pledge, encumbrance, creation of a security interest in or other hypothecation, or to waive the right of Mortgagee, at its option, to declare the Secured Indebtedness immediately due and payable, without notice to Mortgagor or any other person or entity, upon any such sale, transfer, pledge, encumbrance, creation of a security interest or other hypothecation to which Mortgagee shall not have consented.

 

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Section 1.13       Leases, Contracts, Etc. Mortgagor hereby further agrees as follows:

 

(a)       Mortgagor does hereby assign to Mortgagee, the Leases and Revenues (reserving only to Mortgagor the right to collect currently due and payable Revenues so long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing hereunder), and Mortgagor agrees to execute and deliver to Mortgagee such additional instruments, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Mortgagee, as may hereafter be requested by Mortgagee further to evidence and confirm said assignment; provided, however, that acceptance of any such assignment shall not be construed to impose upon Mortgagee any obligation with respect to any Lease (including, without limitation, any liability under the covenant of quiet enjoyment contained in any Lease or in any law of any applicable state in the event that any lessee shall have been joined as a party defendant in any action to foreclose this Instrument and shall have been barred and foreclosed thereby of all right, title, and interest and equity of redemption in the Secured Property). Mortgagor shall not cancel or permit the cancellation of any Lease, or materially modify or amend any Lease affecting the Secured Property, or accept, or permit to be made, any prepayment of any installment of rent or fees thereunder (except for security deposits and the usual prepayment of rent which results from the acceptance by a landlord on or about the first day of each month of the rent for that month). Mortgagor shall faithfully keep and substantially perform, or cause to be kept and performed, all of the material covenants, conditions and agreements contained in each of said instruments, now or hereafter existing, on the part of Mortgagor to be kept and performed and shall at all times do all things reasonably necessary to compel performance by each other party to said instruments of all material obligations, covenants and agreements by such other party to be performed thereunder.

 

(b)       Mortgagor shall not execute an assignment of the Leases or Revenues, or any part thereof unless Mortgagee shall first consent to such assignment and unless such assignment shall expressly provide that it is subordinate to the collateral assignment contained in this Instrument and any collateral assignment executed pursuant hereto or concerning the Secured Indebtedness.

 

(c)       Mortgagor shall furnish to Mortgagee, within twenty (20) days after a written request by Mortgagee to do so, a sworn statement setting forth the names of all lessees and tenants of the Secured Property pursuant to leases in excess of $75,000.00 per year per lease, the terms of their respective Leases, the space occupied, and the rentals payable thereunder, and stating to Mortgagor’s best knowledge whether any material defaults, off-sets or defenses exist in connection with any of said Leases. Any and all Leases, entered into after the date of this Instrument shall provide for giving by the lessees or tenants thereunder of certificates with respect to the status of such Leases and Mortgagor shall exercise Mortgagor’s right to request such certificates promptly upon receipt of any demand therefor by Mortgagee. Mortgagor shall provide Mortgagee with a copy of any written notice of default received by it from any tenant under any Lease.

 

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(d)       Subject to any materiality thresholds in the Loan Agreement, Mortgagee shall have the absolute and continuing right, at all times hereafter, to review and approve, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, any and all Leases and any other material contracts, licenses or permits which, pursuant to their operation and effect, will (or are reasonably likely to) affect, the Secured Property, or any part thereof, and any and all modifications to existing agreements, licenses, and permits which are proposed to be entered into subsequent to the date of this Instrument prior to their execution and delivery by Mortgagor. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, and in any event, each such Lease shall contain a provision that the rights of the parties thereunder are expressly subordinate to all of the rights and title of Mortgagee under this Instrument, and (ii) any such Lease shall contain a provision whereby the parties thereunder expressly recognize and agree that, notwithstanding such subordination, Mortgagee may sell the Secured Property in the manner provided in Article 2, and thereby, at the option of Mortgagee, sell the same subject to such instrument.

 

(e)       Each lease, tenant contract and rental agreement pertaining to the Secured Property, or any part thereof, shall provide that, in the event of the enforcement by Mortgagee of the remedies provided by law or by this Instrument, the lessee or tenant thereunder will, upon request of Mortgagee or any other person or entity succeeding to the interest of Mortgagee as a result of such enforcement, attorn to Mortgagee and automatically become the lessee or tenant of Mortgagee or said successor in interest, without change in the terms or other provisions of said lease, tenant contract or rental agreement; provided, however, that neither Mortgagee nor any such successor in interest shall be bound by any payment of rental or additional rental for more than one (1) month in advance, except prepayments in the nature of a security deposit for the performance by said lessee or tenant of its obligations under said lease, tenant contract or rental agreement (and then only if such prepayments have been deposited with and are under the control of Mortgagee). Each lease, tenant contract and rental agreement pertaining to the Secured Property shall also provide that, upon request by said successor in interest, the lessee or tenant thereunder shall deliver an instrument or instruments confirming such attornment.

 

Section 1.14       Estoppel Certificates. Mortgagor, within twenty (20) days after receipt of written request, shall furnish to Mortgagee a written statement, duly acknowledged, setting forth to its knowledge the amount due under this Instrument, the terms of payment and maturity date related to all amounts advanced pursuant to or outstanding under the Loan Agreement, the date to which interest has been paid, whether any offsets or defenses exist against the Secured Indebtedness and, if any are alleged to exist, the nature thereof shall be set forth in detail.

 

Section 1.15       Intentionally omitted.

 

Section 1.16       Indemnity. Mortgagor shall indemnify and hold Mortgagee harmless from and against any and all suits, actions, claims, proceedings (including third party proceedings), actual damages, losses, liabilities, and out of pocket expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees) provided for in Section 10.13 of the Loan Agreement. The foregoing indemnities shall survive full payment of the Secured Indebtedness, the foreclosure of this Instrument, any transfer of the Secured Property, and any and all other events relating to the foregoing.

 

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Section 1.17       Security Agreement.

 

(a)       With respect to the machinery, apparatus, equipment, fittings, fixtures, building supplies and materials, articles of personal property, chattels, chattel paper, documents, inventory, accounts, farm products, consumer goods and general intangibles referred to or described in this Instrument, or in any way connected with the use and enjoyment of the Secured Property, this Instrument is hereby made and declared to be a security agreement encumbering each and every item of such property included herein as a part of the Secured Property, in compliance with the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code as enacted in the State of ______________. Upon request by Mortgagee, at any time and from time to time, a financing statement or statements reciting this Instrument to be a security agreement affecting all of such property shall be appropriately filed. The remedies for any violation of the covenants, terms and conditions of the security agreement contained in this Instrument shall be (i) as prescribed herein, or (ii) as prescribed by general law, or (iii) as prescribed by the specific statutory consequences now or hereafter enacted and specified in said Uniform Commercial Code, all at Mortgagee’s sole election. Mortgagor and Mortgagee agree that the filing of any such financing statement or statements in the records normally having to do with personal property shall not in any way affect the agreement of Mortgagor and Mortgagee that everything used in connection with the production of income from the Secured Property or adapted for use therein or which is described or reflected in this Instrument, is, and at all times and for all purposes and in all proceedings, both legal and equitable, shall be, regarded as part of the real estate conveyed hereby regardless of whether (A) any such item is physically attached to the improvements, (B) serial numbers are used for the better identification of certain items capable of being thus identified in an exhibit to this Instrument, or (C) any such item is referred to or reflected in any such financing statement or statements so filed at any time. Similarly, the mention in any such financing statement or statements of the rights in and to (1) the proceeds of any fire and/or hazard insurance policy, or (2) any award in eminent domain proceedings for a taking or for loss of value, or (3) Mortgagor’s interest as lessor in any present or future lease or rights to income growing out of the use and/or occupancy of the Secured Property, whether pursuant to lease or otherwise, shall not in any way alter any of the rights of Mortgagee as determined by this Instrument or affect the priority of Mortgagee’s security interest granted hereby or by any other recorded document, it being understood and agreed that such mention in such financing statement or statements is solely for the protection of Mortgagee in the event any court shall at any time hold with respect thereto, that notice of Mortgagee’s priority of interest, to be effective against all persons or a particular class of persons, must be filed in the Uniform Commercial Code records.

 

(b)       Mortgagor warrants that (i) Mortgagor’s (that is, “Debtor’s”) name, identity or corporate structure and residence or principal place of business are as set forth in Section 1.17(c) hereof; (ii) Mortgagor (that is “Debtor”) has been using or operating under said name, identity or corporate structure without change for the time period set forth in Section 1.17(c) hereof; and (iii) the location of the collateral is the same as the location of the Land. Mortgagor covenants and agrees that Mortgagor will furnish Mortgagee with notice of any change in the matters addressed by clauses (i) or (iii) of this Section 1.17(b) within thirty (30) days of the effective date of any such change and Mortgagor will promptly execute any financing statements or other instruments deemed necessary by Mortgagee to prevent any filed financing statement from becoming misleading or losing its perfected status.

 

(c)       The names of the “Debtor” and the “Secured Party,” the identity or corporate structure and residence or principal place of business of “Debtor,” and the time period for which “Debtor” has been using or operating under said name and identity or corporate structure without change, are as set forth in Schedule 1 of Exhibit “B” attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof; the mailing address of the “Secured Party” from which information concerning the security interest may be obtained, and the mailing address of “Debtor,” are as set forth in Schedule 2 of said Exhibit “B” attached hereto; and a statement indicating the types, or describing the items, of collateral is set forth hereinabove.

 

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(d)       This Instrument shall constitute a financing statement filed as a fixture filing in accordance with _________ Uniform Commercial Code (or any amendment thereto). For purposes of complying with the requirements of ___________ Uniform Commercial Code, the name of Mortgagor, as Debtor, and Mortgagee, as Secured Party, and the respective addresses of Mortgagor, as Debtor, and Mortgagee, as Secured Party, are set forth on the first page of this Instrument; the types or items of Collateral are described in this Section and in the definition of the “Secured Property” appearing in the granting clauses of this Instrument; and the description of the Land is set forth on Exhibit “A” attached hereto.

 

Article 2

Default and Remedies

 

Section 2.1       Events of Default. The occurrence of any of the following events shall constitute an Event of Default hereunder: (a) an “Event of Default” under the Loan Agreement, (b) any material representation or warranty under this Instrument shall be materially untrue or false when made by Mortgagor, (c) any default by Mortgagor with respect to any covenant contained in Section 1.3, which Mortgagor fails to cure within thirty (30) days of receipt of notice from Mortgagee, or Section 1.12 of this Instrument, or (d) any default by Mortgagor under any other covenant contained in this Instrument which Mortgagor fails to cure within thirty (30) days of receipt of notice from Mortgagee.

 

Section 2.2       Remedies.

 

(a)       Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, Mortgagee may take such action, without notice or demand, as it deems advisable to protect and enforce its rights against Mortgagor and in and to the Secured Property. Without limitation of the foregoing, but subject to the provisions of applicable law, Mortgagee may take any of the following actions, each of which may be pursued concurrently or otherwise, at such time and in such order as Mortgagee may determine, in its sole discretion, without impairing or otherwise affecting the other rights and remedies of Mortgagee hereunder, under the other Loan Documents, and at law: (1) declare the entire unpaid Secured Indebtedness to be immediately due and payable; or (2) notify all tenants of the Secured Property and all others obligated on the Leases that all rents and other sums owing on the Leases have been assigned to Mortgagee and are to be paid directly to Mortgagee, and to enforce payment of all obligations owing on the Leases, by suit, ejectment, cancellation, releasing, reletting, or otherwise, whether or not Mortgagee has taken possession of the Secured Property, and to exercise whatever rights and remedies Mortgagee may have under any assignment of rents and leases; or (3) enter into or upon the Secured Property, either personally or by its nominees or attorneys and dispossess Mortgagor and its servants therefrom, and thereupon Mortgagee may (i) use, operate, manage, control, insure, maintain, repair, restore, and otherwise deal with all and every part of the Secured Property and conduct business thereat; (ii) complete any construction on the Secured Property in such manner and form as Mortgagee deems advisable in the reasonable exercise of its judgment; (iii) exercise all rights and power of Mortgagor with respect to the Secured Property, whether in the name of Mortgagor, or otherwise, including, without limitation, the right to make, cancel, enforce, or modify Leases, obtain and evict tenants, and demand, sue for, collect, and receive

 

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all Revenues, which rights shall not be in limitation of Mortgagee’s rights under any assignment of rents and leases securing the Secured Indebtedness; and (iv) apply the Revenues to the payment of the Secured Indebtedness, after deducting therefrom all expenses incurred in connection with the aforesaid operations (including reasonable attorney fees and just and reasonable compensation for the services of Mortgagee and its employees) and all amounts necessary to pay the taxes, assessments, insurance, and other charges in connection with the Secured Property; or (4) institute proceedings for the complete foreclosure of this Instrument either at law, in equity, or pursuant to Section 2.2(b) hereof, in which case Mortgagee may bid upon and purchase the Secured Property and the Secured Property may be sold for cash or upon credit in one or more parcels; or (5) 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 Instrument for the portion of the Secured Indebtedness then due and payable (if Mortgagee shall have elected not to declare the entire Secured Indebtedness to be immediately due and owing), subject to the continuing lien of this Instrument for the balance of the Secured Indebtedness not then due; or (6) sell for cash or upon credit the Secured Property or any part thereof and all estate, claim, demand, right, title, and interest of Mortgagor 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, and in the event of a sale, by foreclosure or otherwise, of less than all of the Secured Property, this Instrument shall continue as a lien on the remaining portion of the Secured Property; or (7) institute an action, suit or proceeding in equity for the specific performance of any covenant, condition or agreement contained herein or in any Loan Document; or (8) to the extent permitted by applicable law, recover judgment on the Note either before, during or after any proceedings for the enforcement of this Instrument; or (9) as a matter of strict right, obtain from any court of competent jurisdiction the appointment of a trustee, receiver, liquidator, or conservator of the Secured Property, without regard for the adequacy of the security for the Secured Indebtedness and without regard for the solvency of Mortgagor, or any other person, firm or other entity liable for the payment of the Secured Indebtedness, and without regard for any other statutory or common law requirements otherwise applicable to the appointment of a trustee, receiver, liquidator, or conservator; or (10) pay or perform any default in the payment, performance, or observance of any term, covenant or condition of this Instrument, and all payments made or costs or expenses incurred by Mortgagee in connection therewith, shall be secured hereby and shall be, without demand, immediately repaid by Mortgagor to Mortgagee with interest thereon the necessity for any such actions and of the amounts to be paid to be in the sole judgment of Mortgagee, and Mortgagee may enter and authorize others to enter upon the Secured Property or any part thereof for the purpose of performing or observing any such defaulted term, covenant, or condition without thereby becoming liable to Mortgagor or any person in possession holding under Mortgagor; or (11) pursue any remedy with respect to the Secured Property available to a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code; or (12) pursue such other remedies as Mortgagee may have under applicable law, in equity or under this Instrument, the Note, the Loan Agreement, or any of the other Loan Documents.

 

(b)       If an Event of Default shall have occurred and the Secured Indebtedness has been accelerated or is otherwise due and payable in full, Mortgagee may foreclose this Instrument under court action, and to cause to have sold the Secured Property, as an entirety or in separate lots or parcels, without regard to principals of marshalling, at public auction for cash, after having first complied with all applicable requirements of ___________ state law with respect to the foreclosure of mortgages. Upon any foreclosure sale, the Mortgagee may bid for and purchase the Secured Property, and upon compliance with the terms of sale, may hold, retain and possess and dispose of the Secured Property in its own absolute right in fee simple and without further accountability.

 

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(c)       The purchase money proceeds or avails of any sale made under or by virtue of this Article 2, together with any other sums which then may be held by Mortgagee under this Instrument, whether under the provisions of this Article 2 or otherwise, shall be applied to the Secured Indebtedness in the order provided in the Loan Agreement.

 

(d)       Mortgagee may adjourn from time to time any sale by it to be made under or by virtue of this Instrument by announcement at the time and place appointed for such sale or for such adjourned sale or sales; and, except as otherwise provided by any applicable provision of law, Mortgagee, without further notice or publication, may make such sale at the time and place to which the same shall be so adjourned.

 

(e)       In case Mortgagee shall have proceeded to enforce any right, power, or remedy under this Instrument by foreclosure, entry or otherwise or in the event advertising of the intended exercise of the sale under power provided hereunder is commenced, and such proceeding or advertisement shall have been withdrawn, discontinued or abandoned for any reason, then in every such case (i) Mortgagor and Mortgagee shall be restored to their former positions and rights, (ii) all rights, powers and remedies of Mortgagee shall continue as if no such proceeding had been taken, (iii) each and every default declared or occurring prior to or subsequent to such withdrawal, discontinuance or abandonment shall be deemed to be a continuing default, and (iv) neither this Instrument, nor the Note, nor the Secured Indebtedness, nor any other Loan Document shall be or shall be deemed to have been reinstated or otherwise affected by such withdrawal, discontinuance or abandonment; and Mortgagor hereby expressly waives the benefit of any statute or rule of law now provided, or which may hereafter be provided, which would produce a result contrary to or in conflict with this sentence.

 

(f)       In the event of any sale made under or by virtue of this Article 2 (whether made under the power of sale herein granted or under or by virtue of judicial proceedings or of a judgment or decree of foreclosure and sale) the entire Secured Indebtedness, if not previously due and payable, immediately thereupon shall, anything in the Note, the Loan Agreement, this Instrument, or any other Loan Document to the contrary notwithstanding, become due and payable.

 

(g)       Upon any sale made under or by virtue of this Article 2 (whether made under the power of sale herein granted or under or by virtue of judicial proceedings or of a judgment or decree of foreclosure and sale), Mortgagee, may bid for and acquire the Secured Property or any part thereof and in lieu of paying cash therefor may make settlement for the purchase price by crediting upon the Secured Indebtedness the net sales price after deducting therefrom the expenses of the sale and the costs of the action and any other sums which Mortgagee is authorized to deduct under this Instrument.

 

(h)       No recovery of any judgment by Mortgagee and no levy of an execution under any judgment upon the Secured Property or upon any other property of Mortgagor shall affect in any manner or to any extent, the lien and title of this Instrument upon the Secured Property or any part thereof, or any liens, titles, rights, powers or remedies of Mortgagee hereunder, but such liens, titles, rights, powers and remedies of Mortgagee shall continue unimpaired as before.

 

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(i)       Mortgagor agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by law, that upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, neither Mortgagor nor anyone claiming through or under it shall or will set up, claim or seek to take advantage of any stay, extension, homestead, exemption or redemption laws now or hereafter in force, in order to prevent or hinder the enforcement or foreclosure of this Instrument, or the absolute sale of the Secured Property, or the final and absolute putting into possession thereof, immediately after such sale, of the purchasers thereat, and Mortgagor, for itself and all who may at any time claim through or under it, hereby waives to the full extent that it may lawfully so do, the benefit of all such laws, and any and all right to have the assets comprised in the security intended to be created hereby marshaled upon any foreclosure of the lien or title hereof.

 

(j)       The failure to make any such tenants of the Secured Property party to any such foreclosure proceedings and to foreclose their rights will not be, nor be asserted to be by Mortgagor, a defense to any proceedings instituted by Mortgagee to collect the sums secured hereby.

 

Section 2.3       Possession of the Secured Property. Upon any foreclosure of the Secured Property, it is agreed that the then owner of the Secured Property, if it is the occupant of the Secured Property or any part thereof, shall immediately surrender possession of the Secured Property so occupied to Mortgagee, and if such occupant is permitted to remain in possession, the possession shall be as tenant of Mortgagee and, on demand, such occupant (a) shall pay to Mortgagee monthly, in advance, a reasonable rental for the space so occupied, and (b) in default thereof may be dispossessed by the usual summary proceedings. The covenants herein contained may be enforced by a receiver of the Secured Property or any part thereof. Nothing in this Section 2.3 shall be deemed to be a waiver of the provisions of this Instrument prohibiting the sale or other disposition of the Secured Property without Mortgagee’s consent.

 

Section 2.4       Mortgagor’s Actions After Default. Nothing herein shall be deemed to require the commencement of a suit or the consent of Mortgagor as a condition precedent for Mortgagee’s right to the appointment of a receiver or the exercise of any other rights or remedies available to Mortgagee.

 

Section 2.5       Control by Mortgagee After Default. Notwithstanding the appointment of any receiver, liquidator, or trustee of Mortgagor, or of any of its property, or of the Secured Property or any part thereof, Mortgagee shall be entitled to retain possession and control of all property now and hereafter covered by this Instrument.

 

Article 3

Miscellaneous

 

Section 3.1       Credits Waived. Mortgagor will not claim nor demand nor be entitled to any credit or credits against the Secured Indebtedness for so much of the taxes assessed against the Secured Property or any part thereof as is equal to the tax rate applied to the amount due on this Instrument or any part thereof, and no deductions shall otherwise be made or claimed from the taxable value of the Secured Property or any part thereof by reason of this Instrument or the Secured Indebtedness.

 

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Section 3.2       No Release. Mortgagor agrees, that in the event the Secured Property is sold with the written consent of Mortgagee and Mortgagor, and Mortgagee enters into any agreement with the then owner of the Secured Property extending the time of payment of the Secured Indebtedness, or otherwise modifying the terms hereof, Mortgagor shall continue to be liable to pay the Secured Indebtedness according to the tenor of any such agreement unless expressly released and discharged in writing by Mortgagee.

 

Section 3.3       Notices. Any and all notices, elections or demands permitted or required to be made under this Instrument shall be in writing, signed by the party giving such notice, election or demand, and shall be delivered personally, or sent by recognized overnight delivery service (such as Federal Express or UPS), or sent by registered or certified United States mail, postage prepaid, to the other party at the address set forth below, or at such other address as may have theretofore been designated by written notice delivered in the manner aforesaid.  The date of personal delivery (by courier or overnight delivery) or the third (3rd) day following the date of mailing, as the case may be, shall be the date of delivery of any such notice, election or demand.  For the purposes of this Instrument:

 

The address of Mortgagor is:    
     
     
     
With a copy to:    
     
     
     
     
With a copy to:   Katsky Korins LLP
    605 Third Ave, 17th Floor
    New York, New York 10158
    Attn: Ariel Weinstock, Esq.
     
The address of Mortgagee is:    
     
     
     
     
     
     
With a copy to:   Morris Manning & Martin LLP
    1600 Atlanta Financial Center
    3343 Peachtree Road, NE
    Atlanta, Georgia 30326
    Attn: Justin S. Barry, Esq.

 

Section 3.4       Binding Obligations. The provisions and covenants of this Instrument shall run with the land, shall be binding upon Mortgagor and shall inure to the benefit of Mortgagee, subsequent holders of this Instrument and their respective successors and assigns. For the purpose of this Instrument, the term “Mortgagor” shall mean Mortgagor named herein, any subsequent owner of the Secured Property, and their respective heirs, executors, legal representatives, successors and assigns. All undertakings hereunder shall be deemed to be the joint and several obligations of all Mortgagor.

 

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Section 3.5       Captions. The captions of the Sections of this Instrument are for the purpose of convenience only and are not intended to be a part of this Instrument and shall not be deemed to modify, explain, enlarge or restrict any of the provisions hereof.

 

Section 3.6       Further Assurances. Mortgagor shall do, execute, acknowledge and deliver, at the sole cost and expense of Mortgagor, all and every such further acts, deeds, conveyances, assignments, estoppel certificates, notices of assignment, transfers and assurances as Mortgagee may reasonably require from time to time in order to better assure, convey, assign, transfer and confirm unto Mortgagee, the rights now or hereafter intended to be granted to Mortgagee under this Instrument, any other instrument executed in connection with this Instrument or any other instrument under which Mortgagor may be or may hereafter become bound to convey, transfer or assign to Mortgagee for carrying out the intention of facilitating the performance of the terms of this Instrument. Upon any failure by Mortgagor so to do, Mortgagee may make, execute, record, file, re-record and/or refile any and all such deeds of trust, security agreements, financing statements, continuation statements, instruments, certificates and documents for and in the name of Mortgagor, and Mortgagor hereby irrevocably appoints Mortgagee the agent and attorney-in-fact of Mortgagor so to do. The lien and/or security title of this Instrument and the security interest created hereby will automatically attach, without further act, to all after-acquired property attached to and/or used in the operation of the Secured Property or any part thereof.

 

Section 3.7       Severability. Any provision of this Instrument which is prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability without invalidating the remaining provisions hereof or affecting the validity or enforceability of such provisions in any other jurisdiction.

 

Section 3.8       General Conditions.

 

(a)       All covenants hereof shall be construed as affording to Mortgagee rights additional to and not exclusive of the rights conferred under the provisions of applicable laws of the State in which the Land is located.

 

(b)       This Instrument cannot be altered, amended, modified or discharged orally and no agreement shall be effective to modify or discharge it in whole or in part, unless it is in writing and signed by the party against whom enforcement of the modification, alteration, amendment or discharge is sought. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Instrument may be amended and modified from time to time by instruments signed only by the Mortgagor if the sole purpose of such instruments is to encumber additional real property by this Instrument.

 

(c)       No remedy herein conferred upon or reserved to Mortgagee is intended to be exclusive of any other remedy or remedies, and each and every such remedy shall be cumulative, and shall be in addition to every other remedy given hereunder or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute. No delay or omission of Mortgagee in exercising any right or power accruing upon any Event of Default shall impair any such right or power, or shall be construed to be a waiver of any such Event of Default, or any acquiescence therein. Acceptance of any payment after the occurrence of an Event of Default shall not be deemed to waive or cure such Event of Default; and every power and remedy given by this Instrument to Mortgagee may be exercised from time to time as often as may be deemed expedient by Mortgagee. Nothing in this Instrument shall affect the obligation of Mortgagor to pay the Secured Indebtedness in the manner and at the time and place expressed in the Loan Agreement.

 

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(d)       No waiver by Mortgagee will be effective unless it is in writing and then only to the extent specifically stated. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any payment made by Mortgagee for insurance premiums, taxes, assessments, water rates, sewer rentals or any other charges affecting the Secured Property, shall not constitute a waiver of Mortgagor’s default in making such payments and shall not obligate Mortgagee to make any further payments.

 

(e)       Mortgagee shall have the right to appear in and defend any action or proceeding, in the name and on behalf of Mortgagor which Mortgagee, in its discretion, feels may adversely affect the Secured Property or this Instrument. Mortgagee shall also have the right to institute any action or proceeding which Mortgagee, in its discretion, feels should be brought to protect its interest in the Secured Property or its rights hereunder. All reasonable costs and expenses incurred by Mortgagee in connection with such actions or proceedings, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and appellate attorneys’ fees, shall be paid by Mortgagor, within ten (10) days following Borrower’s receipt of written demand therefor (including the substantiation of such costs and expenses).

 

(f)       In the event of the passage after the date of this Instrument of any law of any governmental authority having jurisdiction, deducting the Secured Indebtedness from the value of the Secured Property for the purpose of taxation, affecting any lien thereon or changing in any way the laws of the taxation of mortgages or debts secured by mortgages for federal, state or local purposes, or the manner of the collection of any such taxes, so as to affect this Instrument, Mortgagor shall promptly pay to Mortgagee, on demand, all taxes, costs and charges for which Mortgagee is or may be liable as a result thereof, provided said payment shall not be prohibited by law or render any obligations under the Loan Agreement usurious.

 

(g)       Mortgagor acknowledges that it has received a true copy of this Instrument.

 

(h)       For the purposes of this Instrument, all defined terms and personal pronouns contained herein shall be construed, whenever the context of this Instrument so requires, so that the singular shall be construed as the plural and vice versa and so that the masculine, feminine or neuter gender shall be construed to include all other genders.

 

(i)       No provision of this Instrument shall be construed against or interpreted to the disadvantage of Mortgagor or Mortgagee by any court or other governmental or judicial authority by reason of such party having or being deemed to have drafted, prepared, structured or dictated such provision.

 

(j)       Upon receipt of evidence reasonably satisfactory to Mortgagor of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of any note or instrument evidencing a portion of the Secured Indebtedness, and in the case of any such loss, theft or destruction, upon delivery of an indemnity agreement reasonably satisfactory to Mortgagor or, in the case of any such mutilation, upon surrender and cancellation of such note or instrument, Mortgagor shall execute and deliver, in lieu thereof, a replacement note or instrument, identical in form and substance to the original note or instrument and dated as of the date of the original note or instrument and upon such execution and delivery all references in this Instrument and the other Loan Documents to the original note or instrument shall be deemed to refer to such replacement note or instrument.

 

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(k)       Time is of the essence with respect to each and every covenant, agreement and obligation of Mortgagor under the Loan Agreement, this Instrument, and the other Loan Documents.

 

(l)       Whenever the Loan Agreement, this Instrument, or any other Loan Document requires the consent, approval, waiver, acceptance, satisfaction or expression of opinion of, or the taking of any discretionary act by Mortgagee, the right, power, privilege and option of Mortgagee to withhold or grant its consent shall not be exhausted by the exercise thereof on one or more occasions, but shall be a continuing right, power, privilege and option of Mortgagee with respect to any such matters.

 

Section 3.9       LEGAL CONSTRUCTION. THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS INSTRUMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED, CONSTRUED AND INTERPRETED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE IN WHICH THE LAND IS LOCATED. NOTHING IN THIS INSTRUMENT, THE LOAN AGREEMENT OR IN ANY OTHER AGREEMENT AMONG MORTGAGOR AND MORTGAGEE SHALL REQUIRE MORTGAGOR TO PAY, OR MORTGAGEE TO ACCEPT, INTEREST IN AN AMOUNT WHICH WOULD SUBJECT MORTGAGEE TO ANY PENALTY UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. IN THE EVENT THAT THE PAYMENT OF ANY INTEREST DUE HEREUNDER OR UNDER THE LOAN AGREEMENT OR ANY SUCH OTHER AGREEMENT WOULD SUBJECT MORTGAGEE TO ANY PENALTY UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, THEN AUTOMATICALLY THE OBLIGATIONS OF MORTGAGOR TO MAKE SUCH PAYMENT SHALL BE REDUCED TO THE HIGHEST RATE AUTHORIZED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.

 

Section 3.10       Attorney’s Fees. Any and all references in this Instrument to the recovery of attorney’s fees by Mortgagee or the Mortgagee shall be deemed to refer to reasonable attorney’s fees.

 

Section 3.11       Secured Property in Multiple Counties. This Instrument may describe Secured Property located in more than one county in the State in which the Land is located, but will be recorded in the real estate records of each such county. Mortgagor acknowledges and agrees that upon the occurrence of an Event of Default and during its continuance, Mortgagee shall have the right, at its option, to foreclose this Instrument against all or any portion of the Secured Property it chooses in any such county or counties in the State in which any of the Land is located and to bring an action for confirmation of the foreclosure sale in any such county or counties, and Mortgagor consents to such jurisdiction in any such county or counties.

 

Section 3.12       Assignment of Leases and Revenues. The assignments of Leases and Revenues contained in this Instrument are intended to provide Mortgagee with all the rights and remedies of mortgagees pursuant to , as may be amended from time to time. However, in no event shall this reference diminish, alter, impair, or affect any other rights and remedies of Mortgagee, including but not limited to, the appointment of a receiver as provided herein, nor shall any provision in this Instrument, diminish, alter, impair or affect any rights or powers of the receiver in law or equity or as set forth herein. In addition, this assignment shall be fully operative without regard to value of the Secured Property or without regard to the adequacy of the Secured Property to serve as security for the obligations owed by Mortgagor to Mortgagee, and shall be in addition to any rights arising under . Further, except for the notices required hereunder, if any, Mortgagor waives any notice of default or demand for turnover of rents by Mortgagee, together with any rights under to apply to a court to deposit the rents into the registry of the court or such other depository as the court may designate.

 

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Section 3.13       Intentionally Deleted.

 

Section 3.14       Insurance and Condemnation Proceeds. Notwithstanding anything contained in Section 1.3 or Section 1.6 or this Instrument to the contrary, and so long as there is then no Event of Default existing and continuing under this Instrument, and further subject to the other terms and conditions of this Instrument, Mortgagee agrees that net insurance proceeds or condemnation awards will be made available to Mortgagor for restoration of the Secured Property provided that:

 

(a)        Within ninety (90) days of a casualty or condemnation, Mortgagor shall notify Mortgagee of Mortgagor’s intention to use the proceeds to repair or restore the Secured Property to as nearly as practicable their condition immediately prior to the casualty or condemnation to the extent permitted under the Franchise Agreement; and

 

(b)       Mortgagee shall have determined, in its reasonable judgment, that the repair and restoration can be completed within twelve (12) months and that sufficient funds (including the proceeds) are available or committed on terms satisfactory to Mortgagee to complete and pay for the restoration and repair of the Secured Property in accordance with all then applicable building code requirements and such funds (including the proceeds) shall be delivered to and held by Mortgagee during the course of such repair and restoration for administration in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph; and

 

(c)       Mortgagor shall have deposited with Mortgagee an amount determined by Mortgagee, in its sole but reasonable discretion, to be sufficient to cover any short-fall between the amount of insurance proceeds or condemnation awards actually received and the actual cost of the repair and restoration of the Secured Property; and

 

(d)       Such proceeds or awards are used solely for the restoration of the Secured Property; and

 

(e)       If Mortgagee requests to escrow such proceeds or awards, such funds will be disbursed by Mortgagee to Mortgagor subject to construction loan disbursement procedures satisfactory to Mortgagee; and

 

(f)       Such casualty loss or condemnation does not occur during the last twelve (12) months of the term of the Note; and

 

(g)       There has been no material adverse change, in Mortgagee’s’ reasonable judgment, in the financial condition of Mortgagor since the date hereof; and

 

(h)       Mortgagor shall furnish to Mortgagee plans and specifications for the repair or restoration of the Secured Property reasonably satisfactory to Mortgagee; and

 

(i)       If the cost to repair or restore the Secured Property exceeds $100,000.00, then the general contractor selected by Mortgagor to perform the work of repairing or restoring the Secured Property (the “Contractor”) shall be approved by Mortgagee in its reasonable discretion and the contract between Mortgagor and the Contractor, the Contractor’s financial statements and an estimated progress schedule shall be submitted to, and approved by Mortgagee in its reasonable discretion.

 

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Section 3.15       Due on Sale. Subject to the terms of this Instrument, in the event Mortgagor sells all or any portion of the Secured Property, the entire indebtedness evidenced by the Note shall immediately become due and payable.

 

Section 3.16       Future Advances. This Instrument is given to secure not only the existing Indebtedness, but also such future advances made pursuant to this Instrument, the Secured Indebtedness, any note or notes representing any portion of the Secured Indebtedness, any loan agreement or other instrument evidencing or securing the Secured Indebtedness or as requested by the Mortgagor, whether such advances are obligatory or are to be made at the option of the Mortgagee, or otherwise, as are made within twenty (20) years from the date hereof, to the same extent as if such future advances were made on the date of the execution of this Instrument. The total amount of the indebtedness that may be so secured may decrease or increase from time to time, but the total unpaid balance so secured at one time shall not exceed , plus interest thereon, and any disbursements made for the payment of taxes, levies or insurance on the Secured Property.

 

Section 3.17       State Specific Provisions. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Section 3.18 and any other provision of this Instrument, the provisions of this Section 3.18 shall control.

 

_____________

 

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[Signature on the following page]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Mortgagor has executed this Instrument under seal, as of the day and year first above written.

 

 

BORROWER:
   
  ________________, LLC,
  a Delaware limited liability company
   
  By: [SEAL] 
  Name:  
  Title: Authorized Signatory

 

 

STATE OF_______________

 

COUNTY OF _____________

 

 

The foregoing Instrument was acknowledged before me this ____ day of __________, 2021, by _____________________ the Authorized Signatory of _______________, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, on behalf of the company. He/she is personally known to me or produced _____________________________ as identification.

 

 

 

     
  (Notary Public)  
[NOTARY SEAL]    
     
  (Print Name)

 

 

[Signature page to Construction Mortgage, Assignment of Rents

and Leases, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing]

[        ]

 

   
 

 

EXHIBIT “A”

 

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE LAND

 

   
 

 

EXHIBIT “B”

 

Schedule 1

 

(Description of “Debtor” and “Secured Party”)

 

A.       Debtor:

 

(1) Name and Identity or Corporate Structure:
    _________________ , LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

 

(2) The residence or principal place of business of Debtor in the State of _________________ is located in ________________.

 

(3) Debtor has been using or operating under said name and identity or corporate structure without change since: 2021

 

(4) Debtor is the owner of the Land described on Exhibit A.

 

B.       Secured Party:

 

  ________________ , LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

 

 

Schedule 2

 

(Notice of Mailing Addresses of “Debtor” and “Secured Party”)

 

A.       The mailing address of Debtor is:

 

  ________________, LLC
940 South Coast Drive, Suite 200
Costa Mesa, California 92626
Attn: David J. Katzoff

 

B.       The mailing address of Secured Party is:

 

  c/o Stonehill Strategic Capital
One Alliance Center
3500 Lenox Road, Suite 625
Atlanta, Georgia 30326

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.3

 

ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES, rents AND PROFITS

 

 

THIS ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES, RENTS AND PROFITS (this “Assignment”) is made and entered into on this the 22nd day of December, 2021, by and between ____________, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Borrower”), having an address of 940 South Coast Drive, Suite 200, Costa Mesa, California 92626, Attn: David J. Katzoff, in favor of ____________, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (hereinafter referred to as “Lender”), having a business address of c/o Stonehill Strategic Capital, One Alliance Center, 3500 Lenox Road NE , Suite 625, Atlanta, Georgia 30326.

 

W I T N E S S E T H:

 

THAT FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the sum of ____________ AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($____________) and other good and valuable considerations, the receipt and sufficiency whereof are hereby acknowledged, and in order to secure the indebtedness and other obligations of Borrower hereinafter set forth, Borrower does hereby grant, transfer and assign to Lender, its successors, successors-in-title and assigns, all of Borrower's right, title and interest in, to and under all of those leases, licenses, occupancy agreements of whatever form, including overnight hotel guests (the “Guest Occupancy Agreements”), and rental agreements now existing and hereafter made, including any and all extensions, renewals and modifications thereof, guaranties of the performance or obligations of any tenants or lessees thereunder, and all security deposits and other refundable and non-refundable deposits paid by the tenants thereunder (said leases and rental agreements are hereinafter referred to collectively as the “Leases”, and the tenants and lessees thereunder are hereinafter referred to collectively as “Tenants” or individually as “Tenant” as the context requires), which Leases cover or shall cover portions of certain real property described in Exhibit ”A” attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof and/or the improvements thereon (said real property and improvements hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Premises”); together with all deposits, rents, rent equivalents, income, receivables, issues, revenues, receipts, insurance proceeds and profits arising from the Leases and renewals thereof and together with all rents, rent equivalents, income, fees, receivables, issues, accounts, profits (including, but not limited to, all oil and gas or other mineral royalties and bonuses), charges for services rendered and any and all payment and consideration of whatever form or nature received by Borrower or its agents or employees from any and all sources relating to the use, enjoyment and occupancy of the Premises including, without limitation, all hotel receipts, revenues and credit card receipts collected from guest rooms, restaurants, bars (including, without limitation, service charges for employees and staff), mini-bars, meeting rooms, banquet rooms, apartments, parking and recreational facilities, health club membership fees, food and beverage wholesale and retail sales, service charges, convention services, special events, audio-visual services, boat cruises, travel agency fees, telephone charges, laundry services, vending machines and otherwise, all receivables, customer obligations, installment payment obligations and other obligations now existing or hereafter arising or created out of the sale, lease, sublease, license, concession or other grant of the right of possession, use and occupancy of all or any portion of the Premises or personalty located thereon, or rendering of services by Borrower or, to the extent of Borrower's interest therein, any operator or manager of the hotel or the commercial space located in the Premises or acquired from others (including, without limitation, from the rental of any office space, retail space, guest rooms or other space, halls, stores, and offices, and deposits securing reservations of such space, and charges for services such as room service, telecommunication and video, electronic mail, internet connection and other communication and entertainment services), license, lease, sublease and concession fees and rentals, proceeds, if any, from rental or business interruption or other loss of income insurance and any other items of revenue which would be included in operating revenues under the uniform system in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (all of the foregoing hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Rents”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, any Rents in connection with the sale of alcohol or alcoholic beverages shall be assigned by Borrower pursuant to this Assignment only to the extent permitted by applicable law.

 

     
 

 

TO HAVE AND TO HOLD unto Lender, its successors and assigns, forever, subject to and upon the terms and conditions set forth herein.

 

This Assignment is made for the purpose of securing (a) the full and prompt payment when due, whether by acceleration or otherwise, with such interest as may accrue thereon, either before or after maturity thereof, of that certain Real Estate Note of even date herewith, made by Borrower to the order of Lender in the principal amount of ____________ AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($____________), together with any renewals, modifications, consolidations and extensions thereof and amendments thereto and all advances of principal thereunder, with the final payment thereof being due and payable on or before January 1, 2025, subject to extensions to January 1, 2026 and January 1, 2027, as set forth in Section 10.27 of the Loan Agreement (as defined below) (hereinafter referred to as the “Note”, together with any renewals, modifications, consolidations and extensions thereof and amendments thereto and all advances of principal thereunder”), (b) the full amount and prompt payment and performance of any and all obligations of Borrower to Lender under the terms of that certain Construction Loan Agreement between Borrower and Lender, dated of even date herewith (hereinafter referred to as the “Loan Agreement”), and the Construction Mortgage, Assignment of Rents and Leases, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing from Borrower to Lender, dated of even date herewith and securing the indebtedness evidenced by the Note (hereinafter referred to as the “Security Instrument”), and (c) the full and prompt payment and performance of any and all other obligations of Borrower to Lender under any other instruments now or hereafter evidencing, securing, or otherwise relating to the indebtedness evidenced by the Note, the Loan Agreement and the Security Instrument (the Note, the Loan Agreement, the Security Instrument, and said other instruments are hereinafter referred to collectively as the “Loan Documents,” and said indebtedness evidenced by the Note is hereinafter referred to as the “Indebtedness”).

 

 

ARTICLE I.

WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS

 

1.1.       Warranties of Borrower. Borrower hereby warrants and represents as to those Leases executed prior to the date hereof, as follows:

 

(a)       Borrower is the sole holder of the landlord's interest under the Leases, is entitled to receive the income, rents, issues, revenues, and profits from the Leases and from the Premises, and has good right to sell, assign, transfer and set over the same and to grant to and confer upon Lender the rights, interests, powers, and authorities herein granted and conferred;

 

     
 

 

(b)       Borrower has made no assignment other than this Assignment of any of the rights of Borrower under any of the Leases or with respect to any of said income, rents, issues, revenues, or profits;

 

(c)       Borrower has neither done any act nor failed to do any act which might prevent Lender from, or limit Lender in, acting under any of the provisions of this Assignment;

 

(d)       All Leases, exclusive of any Guest Occupancy Agreements, provide for rental to be paid monthly, in advance, and Borrower has not accepted payment of rental under any of the Leases for more than one (1) month in advance of the due date thereof;

 

(e)       To Borrower’s knowledge, exclusive of any Guest Occupancy Agreements, there exists no default or event of default or any state of facts which would, with the passage of time or the giving of notice, or both, constitute a default or event of default on the part of Borrower or by any Tenant under the terms of any of the Leases;

 

(f)       Neither the execution and delivery of this Assignment or any;

 

(g)       Neither the execution and delivery of this Assignment or any of the Leases, the performance of each and every covenant of Borrower under this Assignment and the Leases, nor the meeting of each and every condition contained in this Assignment, conflicts with, or constitutes a breach or default under any agreement, indenture or other instrument to which Borrower is a party, or any law, ordinance, administrative regulation or court decree which is applicable to Borrower;

 

(h)       No action has been brought or, to Borrower’s knowledge, is threatened, which would interfere in any way with the right of Borrower to execute this Assignment and perform all of Borrower’s obligations contained in this Assignment and in the Leases; and

 

(i)       The Leases are valid, enforceable and in full force and effect.

 

1.2.       Covenants of Borrower. Borrower hereby covenants and agrees as follows:

 

(a)       Borrower shall (i) fulfill, perform and observe each and every condition and covenant of landlord or lessor contained in each of the Leases; (ii) give prompt notice to Lender of any claim of a “material default” (as defined below) under any of the Leases, whether given by the Tenant to Borrower, or given by Borrower to Tenant, together with a complete copy of any such notice; (iii) at no cost or expense to Lender, enforce, the performance and observation of each and every covenant and condition of each of the Leases to be performed or observed by the Tenant thereunder; and (iv) appear in and defend any action arising out of, or in any manner connected with, any of the Leases, or the obligations or liabilities of Borrower as the landlord thereunder, or of the Tenant or any guarantor thereunder.

 

     
 

 

(b)       Borrower shall not, without the prior written consent of Lender, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed (i) terminate the term or accept the surrender of any of the Leases; (ii) waive or release the Tenant from the performance or observance by the Tenant of any obligation or condition of any of the Leases; (iii) enter into any new Leases; (iv) permit the prepayment of any rents under any of the Leases for more than one (1) month prior to the actual accrual thereof; or (v) assign its interest in, to or under the Leases or the income, rents, issues, profits and revenues from the Leases and from the Premises to any person or entity other than Lender; provided, however, the foregoing restrictions shall not apply to any Guest Occupancy Agreements in the ordinary course of business.

 

(c)       Borrower shall take no action which will cause or permit the estate of any Tenants under any of the Leases to merge with the interest of Borrower in the Premises or any portion thereof.

 

(d)       Borrower shall protect, indemnify and save harmless Lender from and against all actual liabilities, obligations, claims, actual damages (excluding consequential, special and punitive damages, except to the extent Lender is found liable to pay the same to third parties), penalties, causes of action, out of pocket costs and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses, imposed upon or incurred by Lender by reason of this Assignment and any claim or demand whatsoever which may be asserted against Lender by reason of any alleged obligation or undertaking to be performed or discharged by Lender under this Assignment. In the event Lender incurs any actual liability, loss or actual damage by reason of this Assignment, or in the defense of any claim or demand arising out of or in connection with this Assignment, the amount of such liability, loss or damage if not paid or discharged within thirty (30) days of receipt of written demand (including the substantiation of such costs and expenses) shall be added to the Indebtedness, shall bear interest at the Default Rate of interest specified in the Note from the date incurred until paid and shall be payable within thirty (30) days of receipt of said demand.

 

(e)       Except with respect to any Guest Occupancy Agreements, Borrower shall authorize and direct, and does hereby authorize and direct each and every present and future Tenant of the whole or any part of the Premises to pay all rentals to Lender upon receipt of written demand from Lender to so pay the same.

 

(f)       The warranties and representations of Borrower made in Paragraph 1.1 hereof and the covenants and agreements of Borrower made in this Paragraph apply to each Lease in effect as of the time of execution of this Assignment, and shall apply to each Lease hereafter made at the time each such future Lease becomes effective.

 

     
 

 

(g)       At the request of Lender following the occurrence of an Event of Default, Borrower immediately shall deliver to Lender all security deposits and other deposits (whether refundable or non-refundable) paid by Tenants under the Leases; and Lender shall hold such deposits in a custodial account controlled by Lender, subject to the terms and conditions of the Leases.

 

The term “material default” as used in Paragraph 1.2(a) above shall mean any such default notice relating to termination of a Lease for cause, eviction, the failure to pay rent for more than one month or any claim of a substantial nature relating to the maintenance, management or safety of the Premises or applicable portion thereof.

 

1.3.       Covenants of Lender. Lender and Borrower hereby covenant and agree as follows:

 

(a)       This Assignment constitutes a present, absolute, current and unconditional assignment to Lender of all of the income, rents, issues, profits and revenues from the Premises and the Leases; provided, however, that so long as there shall exist no Event of Default, as defined in Paragraph 2.1 below, Lender shall not demand that such income, rents, issues, profits and revenues be paid directly to Lender, and Borrower shall have a revocable license to collect, but not more than one (1) month prior to accrual thereof (except with respect to any Guest Occupancy Agreements), the income, rents, issues, profits and revenues from the Premises. Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, such revocable license shall be, without notice or the requirement of further action by Lender, automatically revoked. Any amounts collected by Borrower after an Event of Default shall be deemed to be held for the benefit of Lender.

 

(b)       Upon the payment in full of the Indebtedness, as evidenced by the recording or filing of an instrument of satisfaction or full release of the Security Deed without the recording of another Security Instrument in favor of Lender affecting the Premises, this Assignment shall be terminated and released of record by Lender and shall thereupon be of no further force or effect; provided, upon request, Lender shall deliver a termination of this Assignment in proper form for recording.

 

 

ARTICLE II.

DEFAULT

 

2.1.       Default. The term, “Event of Default”, wherever used in this Assignment, shall mean any one or more of the following events:

 

(a)       The occurrence of any “Event of Default” under any of the Loan Documents;

 

(b)       Failure by Borrower to duly observe or perform any term, covenant, condition or agreement of this Assignment, and failure to cure same within thirty (30) days after written notice of such failure; or

 

     
 

 

(c)       Any warranty of Borrower contained in this Assignment, any Loan Document or in any other instrument, document, transfer, conveyance, assignment or loan agreement given by Borrower with respect to the Indebtedness secured hereby, proves to be untrue or misleading in any material respect when made.

 

2.2.       Remedies. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of any Event of Default Lender may at its option, with or without notice or demand of any kind, exercise any or all of the following remedies:

 

(a)       Declare any part or all of the Indebtedness to be due and payable, whereupon the same shall become immediately due and payable;

 

(b)       Perform any and all obligations of Borrower under any or all of the Leases or this Assignment and exercise any and all rights of Borrower herein or therein as fully as Borrower itself could do, including, without limitation of the generality of the foregoing: enforcing, modifying, extending or terminating any or all of the Leases; collecting, modifying, compromising, waiving or increasing any or all the rents payable thereunder; and obtaining new tenants and entering into new leases on the Premises on any terms and conditions deemed desirable by Lender; and, to the extent Lender shall incur any out of pocket costs in connection with the performance of any such obligations of Borrower, including costs of litigation, then all such costs shall become a part of the Indebtedness, shall be paid by Borrower within ten (10) days following receipt of written demand (including the substantiation of such costs and expenses), and if unpaid within said ten (10) days, shall bear interest from the incurring thereof at the Default Rate of interest specified in the Note;

 

(c)       In Borrower's or Lender's name, institute any legal or equitable action which Lender in its sole discretion deems desirable to collect and receive any or all of the rents, issues and profits assigned herein;

 

(d)       Collect the income, rents, issues, revenues and profits and any other sums due under the Leases and with respect to the Premises, and apply the same in such order as Lender in its sole discretion may elect against (i) all out-of-pocket costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, actually incurred in connection with the operation of the Premises, the performance of Borrower's obligations under the Leases and collection of the rents thereunder; (ii) all the out-of-pocket costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees actually incurred in the collection of any or all of the Indebtedness, including all out-of-pocket costs, expenses and reasonable attorneys' fees actually incurred in seeking to realize on or to protect or preserve Lender's interest in any other collateral securing any or all of the Indebtedness; and (iii) any or all unpaid principal and interest on the Indebtedness.

 

Lender shall have the full right to exercise any or all of the foregoing remedies without regard to the adequacy of security for any or all of the Indebtedness, and with or without the commencement of any legal or equitable action or the appointment of any receiver or trustee, and shall have full right to enter upon, take possession of, use and operate all or any portion of the Premises which Lender in its sole discretion deems desirable to effectuate any or all of the foregoing remedies.

 

     
 

 

ARTICLE III.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

3.1.       Successors and Assigns. This Assignment shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon Borrower and Lender and their respective legal representatives, executors, successors and assigns. Whenever a reference is made in this Assignment to “Borrower” or “Lender”, such reference shall be deemed to include a reference to the legal representatives, executors, successors and assigns of Borrower or Lender.

 

3.2.       Terminology. All personal pronouns used in this Assignment, whether used in the masculine, feminine or neuter gender, shall include all other genders, and the singular shall include the plural, and vice versa. Titles of articles are for convenience only and neither limit nor amplify the provisions of this Assignment.

 

3.3.       Severability. If any provision of this Assignment or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be invalid or unenforceable to any extent, the remainder of this Assignment and the application of such provisions to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby and shall be enforced to the greatest extent permitted by law.

 

3.4.       Applicable Law. This Assignment shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the substantive, and not the conflict, laws of the State in which the Premises is situated. The Borrower acknowledges that this Assignment evidences a transaction involving interstate commerce. The United States Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. § 1, et seq., shall govern the interpretation, enforcement, and proceedings pursuant to the arbitration requirements set forth in Paragraph 3.6 of this Assignment.

 

3.5.       Consent to Jurisdiction and Venue. The Borrower irrevocably and unconditionally submits to the jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in Fulton County, Georgia with respect to any action or proceeding arising out of or related to this Assignment or any other contract or agreement entered into between the Borrower and Lender. The state and federal courts sitting in Fulton County, Georgia shall be the exclusive venue for any action or proceeding arising out of or related to this Assignment subject to the Lender’s right to elect arbitration.

 

3.6.       LENDER’S UNILATERAL RIGHT TO ELECT AND COMPEL ARBITRATION.

 

(a) AT THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE OPTION OF LENDER, ANY CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS ASSIGNMENT, OR ANY OTHER CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN THE BORROWER AND LENDER, SHALL BE SETTLED BY BINDING ARBITRATION ADMINISTERED BY THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION RULES THEN IN EFFECT, AND JUDGMENT ON THE ARBITRATION AWARD RENDERED BY THE ARBITRATOR(S) MAY BE ENTERED IN ANY COURT HAVING JURISDICTION THEREOF.

 

     
 

 

(b) THE LOCATION OF ARBITRATION SHALL BE ATLANTA, GEORGIA.

 

(c) THE ARBITRATION SHALL BE CONDUCTED IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE.

 

(d) In the event that any affirmative claim asserted in the arbitration is equal to or exceeds $1,000,000, exclusive of interest and attorneys’ fees, the dispute shall be heard and determined by three (3) arbitrators.

 

(e) within THIRTY (30) days AFTER the service of A written request FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS, THE RECEIVING PARTY SHALL provide the REQUESTING Party with copies of requested documents THAT are relevant to the CLAIMS, COUNTERCLAIMS, AND DEFENSES ASSERTED IN THE ARBITRATION, anD THAT ARE NOT PRIVILEGED. Any OBJECTION TO A REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS THAT CANNOT BE RESOLVED BETWEEN THE PARTIES TO THE ARBITRATION shall be determined by the arbitrator(s), which determination shall be conclusive. This procedure related to the production of documents shall be the sole form of written discovery permitted in the arbitration.

 

(f) EACH PARTY TO THE ARBITRATION shall be permitted to take a maximum of three (3) depositions of fact witnesses. To the extent that A PARTY TO THE ARBITRATION desires to take more than three (3) fact witness depositions, the Party shall request PERMISSION FROM THE ARBITRATOR(S) to take the additional deposition(s). The arbitrator(s) shall permit additional fact witness deposition(S) upon good cause shown OR THE AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES. No fact witness deposition shall last longer than FOUR (4) hours of deposition time. All objections TO QUESTIONS POSED IN THE DEPOSITION(S) shall be reserved for the arbitration hearing except for objections based upon privilege.

 

(g) To the extent that either Party to the Arbitration intends to rely upon the testimony of an expert witness(es) during the arbitration hearing, the other Party shall be entitled to depose the expert witness(es) for a maximum of seven (7) hours OF DEPOSITION TIME. The expert witness(es) shall produce a report or statement which sets out their EXPERT opinion and the factual and legal basis thereof at least fourteen (14) days prior to the scheduled deposition, and at least thirty (30) days prior the date of the arbitration hearing. All objections TO QUESTIONS POSED IN THE DEPOSITION(S) shall be reserved for the arbitration hearing.

 

     
 

 

(h) The arbitration award shall be made within one hundred twenty (120) days after the appointment of the arbitrator(s), and the arbitrator(s) shall agree to comply with this schedule before accepting appointment.

 

(i) The Parties shall bear an equal share of the arbitrators’ and administrative fees.

 

(j) NOTWITHSTANDING ANY LEGAL AUTHORITY TO THE CONTRARY, “MANIFEST DISREGARD OF THE LAW” ON THE PART OF THE ARBITRATOR(S) IN RENDERING AN AWARD SHALL CONSTITUTE A VALID GROUND FOR VACATUR.

 

3.7.       No Third Party Beneficiaries. This Assignment is made solely for the benefit of Lender and its assigns. No Tenant under any of the Leases nor any other person shall have standing to bring any action against Lender as the result of this Assignment, or to assume that Lender will exercise any remedies provided herein, and no person other than Lender shall under any circumstances be deemed to be a beneficiary of any provision of this Assignment.

 

3.8.       No Oral Modifications. Neither this Assignment nor any provisions hereof may be changed, waived, discharged or terminated orally, but only by an instrument in writing signed by the party against whom enforcement of the change, waiver, discharge or termination is sought.

 

3.9.       Cumulative Remedies. The remedies herein provided shall be in addition to and not in substitution for the rights and remedies vested in Lender in or by any of the Loan Documents or in law or equity, all of which rights and remedies are specifically reserved by Lender. The remedies herein provided or otherwise available to Lender shall be cumulative and may be exercised concurrently. The failure to exercise any of the remedies herein provided shall not constitute a waiver thereof, nor shall use of any of the remedies herein provided prevent the subsequent or concurrent resort to any other remedy or remedies. It is intended that this clause shall be broadly construed so that all remedies herein provided or otherwise available to Lender shall continue to be each and all available to Lender until the Indebtedness shall have been paid in full.

 

3.10.       Cross-Default. An Event of Default by Borrower under this Assignment shall constitute an Event of Default under the other Loan Documents.

 

3.11.       Counterparts. This Assignment may be executed in any number of counterparts, all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument, and any of the parties or signatories hereto may execute this Assignment by signing any such counterpart.

 

     
 

 

3.12.       Further Assurance. [Subject to the Modification Standard (as defined in the Loan Agreement),] at any time and from time to time, upon request by Lender, Borrower will make, execute and deliver, or cause to be made, executed and delivered, to Lender and, where appropriate, cause to be recorded and/or refiled at such time and in such offices and places as shall be deemed desirable by Lender, any and all such other and further assignments, deeds to secure debt, mortgages, deeds of trust, security agreements, financing statements, continuation statements, instruments of further assurance, certificates and other documents as may, in the opinion of Lender, be necessary or desirable in order to effectuate, complete or perfect, or to continue and preserve (a) the obligations of Borrower under this Assignment and (b) the security interest created by this Assignment as a first and prior security interest upon the Leases and the rents, income, issues, revenues and profits from the Premises. Upon any failure by Borrower so to do, Lender may, [subject to the Modification Standard] make, execute, record, file, re-record and/or refile any and all such assignments, deeds to secure debt, mortgages, deeds of trust, security agreements, financing statements, continuation statements, instruments, certificates, and documents for and in the name of Borrower, and Borrower hereby irrevocably appoints Lender the agent and attorney-in-fact of Borrower so to do.

 

3.13.       Notices. All notices, demands or requests provided for or permitted to be given pursuant to this Assignment shall be given pursuant to the notice provision set forth in the Loan Agreement.

 

3.14.       Modifications, etc. Borrower hereby consents and agrees that Lender may at any time, and from time to time, without notice to or further consent from Borrower, either with or without consideration, surrender any property or other security of any kind or nature whatsoever held by it or by any person, firm or corporation on its behalf or for its account, securing the Indebtedness; substitute for any collateral so held by it, other collateral of like kind, or of any kind; agree to modification of the terms of the Note or the Loan Documents; extend or renew the Note or any of the Loan Documents for any period; grant releases, compromises and indulgences with respect to the Note or the Loan Documents to any persons or entities now or hereafter liable thereunder or hereunder; release any guarantor or endorser of the Note, the Security Instrument, or any other Loan Document; or take or fail to take any action of any type whatsoever, and no such action which Lender shall take or fail to take in connection with the Loan Documents, or any of them, or any security for the payment of the Indebtedness or for the performance of any obligations or undertakings of Borrower, nor any course of dealing with Borrower or any other person, shall release Borrower's obligations hereunder, affect this Assignment in any way or afford Borrower any recourse against Lender. The provisions of this Assignment shall extend and be applicable to all renewals, amendments, extensions, consolidations and modifications of the Loan Documents and the Leases, and any and all references herein to the Loan Documents or the Leases shall be deemed to include any such renewals, amendments, extensions, consolidations or modifications thereof.

 

3.15       Entire Agreement. This Assignment constitutes the entire agreement between the Borrower and Lender and supersedes all prior communications, understandings, and agreements relating to the subject matter of this Assignment, whether oral or written. The Borrower represents and warrants that it has not relied on any representations of the Lender other than those representations explicitly set forth in this Assignment.

 

 

 

[SIGNATURES BEING ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE]

 

     
 

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Borrower has executed this Assignment under seal, as of the day and year first above written.

 

 

BORROWER:
   
  ________________, LLC,
  a Delaware limited liability company
   
  By: [SEAL] 
  Name:  
  Title: Authorized Signatory

 

 

STATE OF_______________

 

COUNTY OF _____________

 

 

The foregoing Assignment was acknowledged before me this ____ day of __________, 2021, by _____________________ the Authorized Signatory of _______________, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, on behalf of the company. He/she is personally known to me or produced _____________________________ as identification.

 

 

 

     
  (Notary Public)  
[NOTARY SEAL]    
     
  (Print Name)

 

My commission expires:

 

_______________________

 

 

[Signature page to Assignment of Leases, Rents and Profits]

 

     
 

 

 

EXHIBIT “A”

 

Legal Description of the Premises

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.4

 

CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION GUARANTY

 

 

THIS CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION GUARANTY (“Guaranty”) is made as of December 22, 2021, by AULT ALLIANCE, INC., a Delaware corporation, and JOSHUA CASPI, an individual resident of the State of Connecticut (collectively and individually, “Guarantor”), for the benefit of ___________, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Lender”), having an address at One Alliance Center, 3500 Lenox Road NE, Suite 625, Atlanta, Georgia 30326.

 

RECITALS:

 

WHEREAS, _____________, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Borrower”), owns certain real property together with a hotel located thereon, commonly known as “______________” located at ____________ (the “Property”).

 

WHEREAS, Lender is the current holder of a mortgage loan in the original principal amount of ____ AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($___________) (the “Loan”), which is evidenced by that certain Real Estate Note dated of even date hereunder (the “Note”), in the principal amount of $___________, executed by Borrower in favor of Lender, and that certain Construction Loan Agreement dated as of the date hereof (the “Loan Agreement”), by and among Borrower and Lender.

 

WHEREAS, the repayment of the Loan is secured by, among other things, that certain Construction Mortgage, Assignment of Rents and Leases, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing dated as of the date hereof (as amended, modified, restated, assigned or in effect from time to time, the “Security Instrument”), executed by Borrower for the benefit of Lender. The Note, the Loan Agreement, the Security Instrument and the other documents evidencing and securing the Loan (other than any so-called “term sheet”) are collectively referred to in this Guaranty as the “Loan Documents”.

 

WHEREAS, as a condition of Lender making the Loan, Lender requires that Guarantor execute and deliver to Lender, simultaneously with the execution of the Loan Documents, this Guaranty with respect to the payment and performance of the Work (as defined below) to be performed as more particularly set forth in the Loan Agreement.

 

ARTICLE I GUARANTY

 

1.1.       Guaranty. As a material inducement to Lender to enter into the Loan, Guarantor hereby absolutely, irrevocably and unconditionally guarantees, jointly and severally, to Lender, its successors and assigns, the following (the “Guaranteed Obligations”):

 

(a)       the completion of the improvements and construction work (“Work” contemplated by the Plans (defined in the Loan Agreement) in accordance with the Plans, free from any liens or claims of any persons or entities performing labor thereon or furnishing materials therefor (subject to Borrower’s right to challenge any such liens or claims in accordance with Section 5.10 of the Loan Agreement);

 

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(b)       the full payment of all costs of the Work; and

 

(c)       all out of pocket costs, expenses and fees incurred by Lender following an Event of Default (including but not limited to court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees and Lender's reasonable expenses) relating to the inspection, review and completion of the Work, and arising in connection with, or as a consequence of, the non-payment, non-performance or non-observance of all amounts, indebtedness, obligations and liabilities of Borrower on account of the Work.

 

1.2.       Guaranty of Payment. This is a guaranty of payment and performance and not a guaranty of collection.

 

1.3.       Hold Harmless. Guarantor shall and does hereby indemnify and hold Lender harmless from the claims of any contractor, subcontractor, materialman, laborer or employee who is engaged or hereafter may engage in construction work in connection with the Work made in connection with any default by Borrower in the payment of any and all amounts due to any such contractor, subcontractor, materialman, laborer, or employee, except to the extent caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Lender, its agents or contractors.

 

1.4.       Right to Proceed Directly Against Guarantor. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default by Borrower relating to Borrower’s failure to perform the Work, Lender may, at its option, proceed against Guarantor in the first instance, to the extent of the Guaranteed Obligations, without first resorting to any other security held by it as collateral or to any other remedies, at the same or different times, as it may deem advisable; and the liability of Guarantor hereunder shall be in no way affected or impaired by Lender’s acceptance of any security for, or other guarantors upon, any indebtedness, liability or obligation of Borrower to Lender, or by any failure, delay, neglect or omission by Lender to realize upon or protect any such indebtedness, liability or obligation or any notes or other instruments evidencing same or any collateral or security therefor.

 

1.5.       Right to Specific Performance. Lender shall have, and may exercise, in addition to all other rights, privileges, or remedies available to it under this Guaranty and by law, the specific rights and remedies to sue for and obtain specific performance by Guarantor of the Guarantor's covenants and agreements set forth herein, all at the reasonable cost and expense of Guarantor.

 

1.6.       No Waiver. No failure on the part of Lender to pursue any remedy hereunder shall constitute a waiver on its part of the right to pursue said remedy on the basis of the same or a subsequent breach, nor shall such failure give rise to an estoppel against Lender, nor excuse Guarantor from the obligations hereunder. No extension, substitution, modification, amendment or renewal of this Guaranty or any of the Work shall discharge Guarantor from any obligation herein contained in this Guaranty, in whole or in part, except to the extent expressly provided by Lender in writing.

 

1.7.       Termination. This Guaranty shall automatically terminate without further action by Guarantor or Lender at the time the Work has been completed, Borrower has obtained a final certificate of occupancy for the Property, the Property is open and operating in accordance with the Franchise Agreement (as defined in the Loan Agreement) and the costs for the Work is paid in full.

 

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ARTICLE II MISCELLANEOUS

 

2.1       Attorneys' Fees. Guarantor shall pay all reasonable, actual out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred by Lender in connection with the enforcement of this Guaranty, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees at all trial and appellate levels and in any bankruptcy proceedings, within ten (10) days following written demand (including the substantiation of such costs and expenses).

 

2.2       Waiver. No failure to exercise, and no delay in exercising, on the part of Lender, any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right. The rights of Lender hereunder shall be in addition to all other rights provided by law. No modification or waiver of any provision of this Guaranty, nor consent to departure therefrom, shall be effective unless in writing and no such consent or waiver shall extend beyond the particular case and purpose involved. No notice or demand given in any case shall constitute a waiver of the right to take other action in the same, similar or other instances without such notice or demand. The Guarantor hereby waives the benefits of any provision of law requiring that Lender exhaust any right or remedy, or take any action, against Borrower, or Guarantor, any other person and/or property.

 

2.3       Notices. All notices given hereunder shall be in writing and shall be either hand delivered, or sent by recognized overnight delivery service (such as Federal Express or UPS) or mailed, by registered U.S. mail, Return Receipt Requested, first class postage prepaid, to the parties at their respective addresses below or at such other address for any party as such:

 

 

 

The address of Guarantor is:  
   
   
   
With a copy to: Katsky Korins LLP
  605 Third Ave, 17th Floor
  New York, New York 10158
  Attn: Ariel Weinstock, Esq.
   
The address of Lender is:  
   
   
   
   
With a copy to: Morris Manning & Martin LLP
  1600 Atlanta Financial Center
  3343 Peachtree Road, NE
  Atlanta, Georgia 30326
  Attn:  Justin S. Barry, Esq.

 

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2.4       No Third Party Beneficiary. This Guaranty is intended solely for the benefit of Lender and its successors and assigns, and no third party shall have any rights or interest in this Guaranty.

 

2.5       Invalid Provisions. If any provision of this Guaranty is held to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable under present or future laws effective during the term of this Guaranty, such provision shall be fully severable and this Guaranty shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision had never comprised a part of this Guaranty, and the remaining provisions of this Guaranty shall remain in full force and effect and shall not be affected by the illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision or by its severance from this Guaranty, unless such continued effectiveness of this Guaranty, as modified, would be contrary to the basic understandings and intentions of the parties as expressed herein.

 

2.6       No Oral Change. Neither this Guaranty nor any term hereof may be changed, amended, waived, discharged or terminated orally, but the foregoing may be accomplished only by an instrument in writing signed by the party against which enforcement of the change, waiver, discharge or termination is sought.

 

2.7       Recitals. The recital and introductory paragraphs hereof are a part hereof, form a basis for this Guaranty and shall be considered prima facie evidence of the facts and documents referred to therein.

 

2.8       Delay. No delay by Lender in exercising any right or remedy under this Guaranty or otherwise afforded by law shall operate as a waiver thereof or preclude the exercise thereof during the continuance of any default under this Guaranty.

 

2.9       Headings, etc. The headings and captions of various paragraphs of this Guaranty 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.

 

2.10       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.

 

2.11       Parties Bound; Assignment; Joint and Several. This Guaranty shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors, assigns and legal representatives; provided, however, that Guarantor may not, without the prior written consent of Lender, assign any of its rights, powers, duties or obligations hereunder. If Guarantor consists of more than one person or party, the obligations and liabilities of each such person or party shall be joint and several.

 

2.12       Counterparts. To facilitate execution, this Guaranty may be executed in as many counterparts as may be convenient or required. It shall not be necessary that the signature of, or on behalf of, each party, or that the signature of all persons required to bind any party, appear on each counterpart. All counterparts shall collectively constitute a single instrument. It shall not be necessary in making proof of this Guaranty to produce or account for more than a single counterpart containing the respective signatures of, or on behalf of, each of the parties hereto. Any signature page to any counterpart may be detached from such counterpart without impairing the legal effect of the signatures thereon and thereafter attached to another counterpart identical thereto except having attached to it additional signature pages.

 

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2.13       Rights and Remedies. If Guarantor becomes liable for any indebtedness owing by Borrower to Lender, by endorsement or otherwise, other than under this Guaranty, such liability shall not be in any manner impaired or affected hereby and the rights of Lender hereunder shall be cumulative of any and all other rights that Lender may ever have against Guarantor. The exercise by Lender of any right or remedy hereunder or under any other instrument, or at law or in equity, shall not preclude the concurrent or subsequent exercise of any other right or remedy.

 

2.14       Liquidity and Net Worth. As of the date hereof, and after giving effect to this Guaranty and the contingent obligation evidenced hereby, Guarantors are and will be solvent and have and will have assets sufficient to satisfy the herein Net Worth and Liquid Assets requirements.

 

(a)       Guarantors shall collectively maintain (i) a Net Worth, determined on an annual basis, of not less than $50,000,000.00 during the term of the Loan, and (ii) Liquid Assets having a market value (determined on a quarterly basis) of not less than $5,000,000.00 at all times.

 

(b)       For purposes hereof, “Net Worth” shall mean total assets which would be shown as assets on balance sheets of Guarantors on a fair market value basis as of such time, minus total liabilities which would be shown as liabilities on balance sheets of Guarantors. For purposes hereof, “Liquid Assets” shall mean assets in the form of cash, cash equivalents, obligations of (or fully guaranteed as to principal and interest by) the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof (provided the full faith and credit of the United States supports such obligation or guarantee), certificates of deposit issued by a commercial bank having net assets of not less than $500 million, or securities listed and traded on a recognized stock exchange or traded over the counter and listed in the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotations.

 

(c)       In order for Lender to monitor compliance with the covenants contained in this Section, each Guarantor shall provide to Lender (A) unaudited financial statements (in form and substance reasonably acceptable to Lender) within ninety (90) days after the end of each calendar year, prepared in accordance with sound accounting principles reasonably acceptable to Lender, consistently applied, (B) a certificate from such Guarantor setting forth its Net Worth and Liquid Assets based on such financial statements, and (C) such other financial information as Lender may from time to time reasonably request with respect to such Guarantor.

 

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2.15       Financial Statements and Other Information. Guarantor hereby represents and warrants to Lender that all financial statements of Guarantor heretofore delivered by Guarantor to Lender are true and correct in all material respects as of the close of business on the date thereof, have been prepared in accordance with sound accounting principles reasonably acceptable to Lender, consistently applied, and fairly present the financial condition of Guarantor as of the close of business on the date thereof and the results of operations for the period then ended; that no material adverse change has occurred in the assets, liabilities, financial condition or business of Guarantor as shown or reflected therein since the date thereof; and that Guarantor has no liabilities or known contingent liabilities involving material amounts which are not reflected in such financial statements (which statements may be separately prepared/scheduled) or referred to in the Note thereto other than Guarantor’s obligations under this Guaranty. Guarantor covenants and agrees that it shall, within ninety (90) days after the end of each calendar year, deliver to Lender the personal financial statements of Guarantor dated as of the same date as the balance sheet and financial statements of the Borrower and in form and content reasonably satisfactory to Lender. Guarantor also covenants and agrees to provide Lender with a copy of its income tax filings within thirty (30) days after the filing thereof.

 

2.16       Other Defined Terms. Any capitalized term utilized herein shall have the meaning as specified in the Loan Agreement, unless such term is otherwise specifically defined herein.

 

2.17       ENTIRETY. THIS GUARANTY EMBODIES THE FINAL, ENTIRE AGREEMENT OF GUARANTOR AND LENDER WITH RESPECT TO GUARANTOR’S GUARANTY OF THE GUARANTEED OBLIGATIONS AND SUPERSEDES ANY AND ALL PRIOR COMMITMENTS, AGREEMENTS, REPRESENTATIONS, AND UNDERSTANDINGS, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, RELATING TO THE SUBJECT MATTER HEREOF. THIS GUARANTY IS INTENDED BY GUARANTOR AND LENDER AS A FINAL AND COMPLETE EXPRESSION OF THE TERMS OF THE GUARANTY, AND NO COURSE OF DEALING BETWEEN GUARANTOR AND LENDER, NO COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, NO TRADE PRACTICES, AND NO EVIDENCE OF PRIOR, CONTEMPORANEOUS OR SUBSEQUENT ORAL AGREEMENTS OR DISCUSSIONS OR OTHER EXTRINSIC EVIDENCE OF ANY NATURE SHALL BE USED TO CONTRADICT, VARY, SUPPLEMENT OR MODIFY ANY TERM OF THIS GUARANTY AGREEMENT. THERE ARE NO ORAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN GUARANTOR AND LENDER.

 

2.18       GOVERNING LAW. GUARANTOR ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THIS GUARANTY AND THE GUARANTEED OBLIGATIONS OF GUARANTOR HEREUNDER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND INTERPRETED AND DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA (EXCLUDING THE LAWS APPLICABLE TO CONFLICTS OR CHOICE OF LAW). GUARANTOR ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THIS GUARANTY EVIDENCES A TRANSACTION INVOLVING INTERSTATE COMMERCE. THE UNITED STATES ARBITRATION ACT, 9 U.S.C. § 1, ET SEQ., SHALL GOVERN THE INTERPRETATION, ENFORCEMENT, AND PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO THE ARBITRATION REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN THIS GUARANTY.

 

2.19       CONSENT TO JURISDICTION; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY; WAIVERS. THE PARTIES AGREE THAT THIS GUARANTY SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE BEEN EXECUTED AND DELIVERED IN FULTON COUNTY, GEORGIA. GUARANTOR HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY (A) SUBMITS TO PERSONAL JURISDICTION OF THE STATE AND FEDERAL COURTS PRESIDING IN AND OVER FULTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, IN ANY SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS GUARANTY, AND (B) WAIVES ANY AND ALL PERSONAL RIGHTS UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY STATE (I) TO OBJECT TO JURISDICTION OR VENUE WITHIN SUCH COURTS, AND (II) TO THE RIGHT, IF ANY, TO CLAIM OR RECOVER ANY SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES OTHER THAN OR IN ADDITION TO ACTUAL DAMAGES. GUARANTOR AGREES THAT, IN ADDITION TO ANY METHODS OF SERVICE OF PROCESS PROVIDED FOR UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, ALL SERVICE OF

 

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PROCESS IN ANY SUCH SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING MAY BE MADE BY CERTIFIED OR REGISTERED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED, DIRECTED TO GUARANTOR AT THE ADDRESS SET FORTH IN SECTION 2.3 ABOVE, AND SERVICE SO MADE SHALL BE COMPLETE FIVE (5) DAYS AFTER THE SAME SHALL BE SO MAILED. NOTHING CONTAINED HEREIN, HOWEVER, SHALL PREVENT LENDER FROM BRINGING ANY SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING OR EXERCISING ANY RIGHTS AGAINST ANY SECURITY AND AGAINST GUARANTOR PERSONALLY, AND AGAINST ANY PROPERTY OF GUARANTOR, WITHIN ANY OTHER STATE. INITIATING SUCH SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING OR TAKING SUCH ACTION IN ANY STATE SHALL IN NO EVENT CONSTITUTE A WAIVER OF THE AGREEMENT CONTAINED HEREIN THAT THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA SHALL GOVERN THE RIGHTS AND GUARANTEED OBLIGATIONS OF GUARANTOR AND LENDER HEREUNDER OR OF THE SUBMISSION HEREIN MADE BY GUARANTOR TO PERSONAL JURISDICTION WITHIN THE STATE OF GEORGIA. GUARANTOR HEREBY WAIVES ANY OBJECTION THAT IT MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE TO THE VENUE OF ANY SUCH SUIT OR ANY SUCH COURT OR THAT SUCH SUIT IS BROUGHT IN AN INCONVENIENT COURT. GUARANTOR CERTIFIES THAT NO REPRESENTATIVE, LENDER OR ATTORNEY OF LENDER HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT LENDER WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVERS AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT LENDER HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS GUARANTY AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS TO WHICH THEY ARE PARTIES BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION. GUARANTOR ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT HAS HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW THIS SECTION WITH ITS LEGAL COUNSEL AND THAT GUARANTOR AGREES TO THE FOREGOING AS THEIR FREE, KNOWING AND VOLUNTARY ACT.

 

2.20       LENDER’S UNILATERAL RIGHT TO ELECT AND COMPEL ARBITRATION.

 

AT THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE OPTION OF LENDER, ANY CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS GUARANTY, OR ANY OTHER CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN THE BORROWER AND LENDER, SHALL BE SETTLED BY BINDING ARBITRATION ADMINISTERED BY THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION RULES THEN IN EFFECT, AND JUDGMENT ON THE ARBITRATION AWARD RENDERED BY THE ARBITRATOR(S) MAY BE ENTERED IN ANY COURT HAVING JURISDICTION THEREOF.

 

THE LOCATION OF ARBITRATION SHALL BE ATLANTA, GEORGIA.

 

THE ARBITRATION SHALL BE CONDUCTED IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE.

 

IN THE EVENT THAT ANY AFFIRMATIVE CLAIM ASSERTED IN THE ARBITRATION IS EQUAL TO OR EXCEEDS $1,000,000, EXCLUSIVE OF INTEREST AND ATTORNEYS’ FEES, THE DISPUTE SHALL BE HEARD AND DETERMINED BY THREE (3) ARBITRATORS.

 

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WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE SERVICE OF A WRITTEN REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS, THE RECEIVING PARTY SHALL PROVIDE THE REQUESTING PARTY WITH COPIES OF REQUESTED DOCUMENTS THAT ARE RELEVANT TO THE CLAIMS, COUNTERCLAIMS, AND DEFENSES ASSERTED IN THE ARBITRATION, AND THAT ARE NOT PRIVILEGED. ANY OBJECTION TO A REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS THAT CANNOT BE RESOLVED BETWEEN THE PARTIES TO THE ARBITRATION SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE ARBITRATOR(S), WHICH DETERMINATION SHALL BE CONCLUSIVE. THIS PROCEDURE RELATED TO THE PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS SHALL BE THE SOLE FORM OF WRITTEN DISCOVERY PERMITTED IN THE ARBITRATION.

 

EACH PARTY TO THE ARBITRATION SHALL BE PERMITTED TO TAKE A MAXIMUM OF THREE (3) DEPOSITIONS OF FACT WITNESSES. TO THE EXTENT THAT A PARTY TO THE ARBITRATION DESIRES TO TAKE MORE THAN THREE (3) FACT WITNESS DEPOSITIONS, THE PARTY SHALL REQUEST PERMISSION FROM THE ARBITRATOR(S) TO TAKE THE ADDITIONAL DEPOSITION(S). THE ARBITRATOR(S) SHALL PERMIT ADDITIONAL FACT WITNESS DEPOSITION(S) UPON GOOD CAUSE SHOWN. NO FACT WITNESS DEPOSITION SHALL LAST LONGER THAN FOUR (4) HOURS OF DEPOSITION TIME. ALL OBJECTIONS TO QUESTIONS POSED IN THE DEPOSITION(S) SHALL BE RESERVED FOR THE ARBITRATION HEARING EXCEPT FOR OBJECTIONS BASED UPON PRIVILEGE.

 

TO THE EXTENT THAT EITHER PARTY TO THE ARBITRATION INTENDS TO RELY UPON THE TESTIMONY OF AN EXPERT WITNESS(ES) DURING THE ARBITRATION HEARING, THE OTHER PARTY SHALL BE ENTITLED TO DEPOSE THE EXPERT WITNESS(ES) FOR A MAXIMUM OF SEVEN (7) HOURS OF DEPOSITION TIME. THE EXPERT WITNESS(ES) SHALL PRODUCE A REPORT OR STATEMENT WHICH SETS OUT THEIR EXPERT OPINION AND THE FACTUAL AND LEGAL BASIS THEREOF AT LEAST FOURTEEN (14) DAYS PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED DEPOSITION, AND AT LEAST THIRTY (30) DAYS PRIOR THE DATE OF THE ARBITRATION HEARING. ALL OBJECTIONS TO QUESTIONS POSED IN THE DEPOSITION(S) SHALL BE RESERVED FOR THE ARBITRATION HEARING.

 

THE ARBITRATION AWARD SHALL BE MADE WITHIN ONE HUNDRED TWENTY (120) DAYS AFTER THE APPOINTMENT OF THE ARBITRATOR(S), AND THE ARBITRATOR(S) SHALL AGREE TO COMPLY WITH THIS SCHEDULE BEFORE ACCEPTING APPOINTMENT.

 

THE PARTIES SHALL BEAR AN EQUAL SHARE OF THE ARBITRATORS’ AND ADMINISTRATIVE FEES.

 

NOTWITHSTANDING ANY LEGAL AUTHORITY TO THE CONTRARY, “MANIFEST DISREGARD OF THE LAW” ON THE PART OF THE ARBITRATOR(S) IN RENDERING AN AWARD SHALL CONSTITUTE A VALID GROUND FOR VACATUR.

 

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2.21       Waiver of Right To Trial By Jury. GUARANTOR HEREBY AGREES NOT TO ELECT A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY ISSUE TRIABLE OF RIGHT BY JURY, AND TO THE FULLEST EXTENT ALLOWABLE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW WAIVES 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 SECURITY INSTRUMENT, THE LOAN 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 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 GUARANTOR.

 

2.22       Reinstatement in Certain Circumstances. If at any time any payment of the principal of or interest under the Note or any other amount payable by the Borrower under the Loan Documents is rescinded or must be otherwise restored or returned upon the insolvency, bankruptcy or reorganization of the Borrower or otherwise, the Guarantor’s obligations hereunder with respect to such payment shall be reinstated as though such payment has been due but not made at such time.

 

2.23       Liquidated Damages. At Lender’s option, following the occurrence of an Event of Default, Lender shall have the right, as its sole remedy, to require Guarantor to pay to Lender, as liquidated damages, an amount equal to the excess, if any of (i) all costs, including without limitation, interest on the Loan, real estate taxes incurred or to be incurred (as estimated by Lender’s construction consultant) by or on behalf of Lender in connection with the lien-free completion of the construction of the Development Project, in accordance with the Plans and Specifications (as defined in the Loan Agreement) and (ii) the unreleased portion of the Loan as of the date of the maturity or acceleration of the Loan following an Event of Default. Such payment shall be due to Lender no later than fifteen (15) days following Lender’s written demand therefor. If the Lender elects to receive the payment set forth in this Section, such payment shall be retained by Lender as liquidated damages and not as a penalty, the parties agreeing the estimation of such cost of completion would be difficult to compute.

 

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each Guarantor has executed this Guaranty under seal as of the date first hereinabove mentioned.

 

  GUARANTOR:
   
  AULT ALLIANCE, INC., a Delaware corporation
     
  By:             [SEAL]
  Name:    
  Title:    
     
     
    (SEAL)
  JOSHUA CASPI, an individual resident of the State of New York

 

 

[Signature page to Construction Completion Guaranty]

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

BitNile Holdings, through Its Subsidiary Ault Alliance, Acquires a Portfolio of Four Marriott and Hilton Hotels for $69 Million

 

Las Vegas, NV, December 23, 2021 – BitNile Holdings, Inc (NYSE American: NILE), a diversified holding company (“BitNile” or the “Company”), announced today that its subsidiary, Ault Alliance, Inc. (“Ault Alliance”) has, through its subsidiary Ault Global Real Estate Equities, Inc. (“AGREE”), acquired three hotels located in Middleton, WI, a suburb of Madison, and one hotel in Rockford, IL. Consisting of an aggregate of 526 rooms, the acquisition includes two Marriott hotels (a Courtyard by Marriott and a Residence Inn by Marriott) and two Hilton Garden Inn hotels (collectively, the “Hotels”).

 

Ault Alliance formed AGREE earlier in 2021 to invest in commercial real estate, including hospitality and multi-family housing properties, with a concentration in the middle-market segment. Christopher Wu is the President of Ault Alliance and the Chief Executive Officer of AGREE.

 

This acquisition constitutes AGREE’s first commercial real estate investment, consisting of a 136-room Courtyard by Marriott, a 133-room Hilton Garden Inn and a 122-room Residence Inn by Marriott in Middleton, WI, as well as a 135-room Hilton Garden Inn in Rockford, IL. The Company paid $69 million for the Hotels, with $23.9 million paid by the Company at closing in cash; the balance of the purchase price was financed through construction loan agreements. Over the next 18 months, AGREE plans to renovate the Hotels through a $13.7 million property improvement plan. The Hotels will be managed by GF Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel management company with a national footprint.

 

AGREE has partnered with Joshua Caspi of Caspi Development, a real estate developer based in New York with expertise investing in hospitality, office, and multi-family experience developments. The Company has previously co-invested with Caspi Development in the Hotel Barrière Le Fouquet’s New York at 456 Greenwich Street, New York, NY.

 

Mr. Wu stated, “We are extremely pleased to acquire this premium-branded and stabilized portfolio of assets in an attractive and growing region of the country, set in a state capital and anchored by a major state university, as our first acquisition through AGREE. We believe these assets will provide AGREE and thereby the Company with attractive yields and potentially serve as a model for other commercial real estate transactions. We are also excited to partner with Joshua Caspi, a real estate developer and investor who brings considerable expertise, to help us manage and grow our real estate portfolio.”

 

The Company’s Founder and Executive Chairman, Milton “Todd” Ault, III added, “Bringing a team together like this has been my vision for 20 years and I am enthused and proud to say we have made this a reality today. We have a team of professionals to execute and bring these four hotels to their peak performance. We look forward to growing our hotel portfolio.”

 

The Company previously announced a plan to split into two public companies by distributing the equity of Ault Alliance to its stockholders. Following the spin-off of Ault Alliance, the Company, through its BitNile, Inc. subsidiary, will be a pure-play provider of Bitcoin mining and data center operations, pursuing DeFi-related initiatives. Ault Alliance will maintain its focus on the Company’s legacy businesses and more recently initiated operations, including lending and investing in the real estate and distressed asset spaces as well as, among others, defense, and power solutions, including electric vehicle charging products.

 

For more information on BitNile Holdings and its subsidiaries, the Company recommends that stockholders, investors, and any other interested parties read the Company’s public filings and press releases available under the Investor Relations section at www.BitNile.com or available at www.sec.gov.

 

     
 

 

About BitNile Holdings, Inc.

 

BitNile Holdings, Inc. is a diversified holding company pursuing growth by acquiring undervalued businesses and disruptive technologies with a global impact. Through its wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries and strategic investments, the Company owns and operates a data center at which it mines Bitcoin and provides mission-critical products that support a diverse range of industries, including defense/aerospace, industrial, automotive, telecommunications, medical/biopharma, and textiles. In addition, the Company extends credit to select entrepreneurial businesses through a licensed lending subsidiary. BitNile Holdings’ headquarters are located at 11411 Southern Highlands Parkway, Suite 240, Las Vegas, NV 89141; www.BitNile.com.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements generally include statements that are predictive in nature and depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, and include words such as “believes,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “potential,” or similar expressions. Statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any of them publicly in light of new information or future events. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement as a result of various factors. More information, including potential risk factors, that could affect the Company’s business and financial results are included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, the Company’s Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. All filings are available at www.sec.gov and on the Company’s website at www.BitNile.com.

 

Contacts:

IR@BitNile.com or 1-888-753-2235