SERVICING AGREEMENT dated as of February 1, 2010 by and among SLATE CAPITAL LLC as the Purchaser, HAVERHILL RECEIVABLES, LLC as the Seller and WASHINGTON SQUARE FINANCIAL, LLC d/b/a IMPERIAL STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS as the Servicer Certain portions...
Exhibit 10.32
Execution Version
Execution Version
dated as of February 1, 2010
by and among
SLATE CAPITAL LLC
as the Purchaser,
HAVERHILL RECEIVABLES, LLC
as the Seller
and
WASHINGTON SQUARE FINANCIAL, LLC d/b/a IMPERIAL STRUCTURED
SETTLEMENTS
SETTLEMENTS
as the Servicer
Certain portions hereof have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment.
In each case, the omitted language has been replaced with the following:
[CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE
COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
An unredacted copy hereof has been filed separately with the United States Securities
and Exchange Commission pursuant to a request for confidential treatment.
In each case, the omitted language has been replaced with the following:
[CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE
COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
An unredacted copy hereof has been filed separately with the United States Securities
and Exchange Commission pursuant to a request for confidential treatment.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS |
1 | |||
Section 1.1 Defined Terms |
1 | |||
Section 1.2 Accounting Terms |
3 | |||
Section 1.3 Other Terms |
4 | |||
Section 1.4 Computation of Time Periods |
4 | |||
ARTICLE II
ENGAGEMENT AND AUTHORITY OF SERVICER; SERVICING |
4 | |||
Section 2.1 Engagement; Servicing Standard |
4 | |||
Section 2.2 Authority of the Servicer |
4 | |||
Section 2.3 No Modification |
5 | |||
Section 2.4 Accounts; Collections |
5 | |||
Section 2.5 Monitoring and Tracking |
8 | |||
Section 2.6 Servicing Compensation |
11 | |||
ARTICLE III
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES |
11 | |||
Section 3.1 Organization and Good Standing |
11 | |||
Section 3.2 Due Qualification |
11 | |||
Section 3.3 Due Authorization; Conflicts |
12 | |||
Section 3.4 Consents |
12 | |||
Section 3.5 Enforceability |
12 | |||
Section 3.6 Proceedings |
12 | |||
Section 3.7 Compliance with Laws, Etc |
12 | |||
Section 3.8 Locations |
12 | |||
Section 3.9 Financial Statements |
13 | |||
Section 3.10 Accuracy of Information |
13 | |||
Section 3.11 USA Patriot Act |
13 | |||
Section 3.12 Lock-Box Banks |
13 | |||
ARTICLE IV COVENANTS OF THE SERVICER |
13 | |||
Section 4.1 Change in Accounts |
13 | |||
Section 4.2 Collections |
14 | |||
Section 4.3 Preservation of Existence; Compliance with Applicable Law |
14 | |||
Section 4.4 Extension or Amendment of Receivables |
14 | |||
Section 4.5 Protection of Purchaser’s Rights |
14 | |||
Section 4.6 Deposits to Lock-Box Accounts or Master Collection Account |
15 | |||
Section 4.7 Receivables Not To Be Evidenced by Promissory Notes |
15 | |||
Section 4.8 Reporting and Notice Requirements |
15 | |||
Section 4.9 Inspection of Books and Records |
16 | |||
Section 4.10 Keeping of Records and Books of Account |
17 | |||
Section 4.11 Location of Records |
17 |
Section 4.12 Insurance Coverage |
17 | |||
Section 4.13 Compliance Certifications |
18 | |||
Section 4.14 Legislation |
18 | |||
Section 4.15 No Creation of Adverse Interests |
18 | |||
Section 4.16 Exercise of Remedies Against Claimant |
19 | |||
Section 4.17 Advertising |
19 | |||
Section 4.18 Required Minimum Net Worth |
19 | |||
Section 4.19 Transfer of Purchaser Rights |
19 | |||
Section 4.20 Cooperation with Sales, Transfers, Assignments and Securitizations |
19 | |||
Section 4.21 Data Security |
20 | |||
Section 4.22 Post-Closing Obligations |
21 | |||
Section 4.23 Survival |
21 | |||
ARTICLE V
STATEMENTS, REPORTS and RESULTING DUTIES |
21 | |||
Section 5.1 Daily Report |
21 | |||
Section 5.2 Monthly Report |
21 | |||
Section 5.3 [Reserved.] |
22 | |||
Section 5.4 Servicing Report of Independent Public Accountants |
22 | |||
Section 5.5 Adjustments |
22 | |||
ARTICLE VI CONFIDENTIALITY |
22 | |||
Section 6.1 General Duty of Confidentiality |
22 | |||
Section 6.2 Reasonable Precautions |
23 | |||
ARTICLE VII
SERVICER DEFAULTS |
23 | |||
Section 7.1 Servicer Defaults |
23 | |||
ARTICLE VIII
TERMINATION; SUCCESSOR SERVICER |
25 | |||
Section 8.1 Termination |
25 | |||
Section 8.2 Service Transfer |
25 | |||
Section 8.3 Continuing Cash Reporting Obligation |
26 | |||
Section 8.4 Liability of the Servicer |
26 | |||
ARTICLE IX
OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE SERVICER |
27 | |||
Section 9.1 Merger or Consolidation of, or Assumption of the Obligations of, the Servicer |
27 | |||
Section 9.2 Indemnification by Servicer |
27 | |||
Section 9.3 Servicer Not to Resign |
28 | |||
Section 9.4 Indication in Records |
28 | |||
ARTICLE X MISCELLANEOUS |
28 | |||
Section 10.1 Waivers; Amendments |
28 |
Section 10.2 Notices |
29 | |||
Section 10.3 Effectiveness; Binding Effect; Assignability |
29 | |||
Section 10.4 GOVERNING LAW; ARBITRATION |
30 | |||
Section 10.5 Execution in Counterparts; Severability |
32 | |||
Section 10.6 Entire Agreement |
32 | |||
Section 10.7 Limitations on Liability |
32 | |||
Section 10.8 Further Assurances |
32 | |||
Section 10.9 No Petition |
33 | |||
Section 10.10 Headings |
33 | |||
Section 10.11 Electronic Communications |
33 | |||
Section 10.12 No Partnership or Joint Venture |
33 | |||
SCHEDULES |
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Schedule I Post-Closing Obligations |
S 1-1 | |||
Schedule II Servicer’s Location of Records |
S2-1 | |||
Schedule III Proceedings |
S3-1 | |||
EXHIBITS |
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Exhibit A Form of Daily Report |
A-1 | |||
Exhibit B Form of Monthly Report |
B-1 |
Dated as of February 1, 2010
This SERVICING AGREEMENT, dated as of February 1, 2010 (this “Agreement”), is entered into by
and among SLATE CAPITAL LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Slate”), and any other
affiliate of Slate that may become a party hereto from time to time with Haverhill’s (as defined
below) and Imperial’s (as defined below) consent (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or
delayed), as purchaser (the “Purchaser”), HAVERHILL RECEIVABLES, LLC, a Georgia limited liability
company, as seller (the “Seller”), and WASHINGTON SQUARE FINANCIAL, LLC d/b/a IMPERIAL STRUCTURED
SETTLEMENTS, a Georgia limited liability company, as servicer (in such capacity, the “Servicer”
or, in its individual capacity, “Imperial”).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, pursuant to that certain Receivables Sale Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by
and between Washington Square Financial, LLC d/b/a Imperial Structured Settlements, as originator
and seller (the “Originator”), and Haverhill Receivables, LLC (“Haverhill”), in
Haverhill’s capacity as the acquiror (the “Acquiror”) (the “Receivables Sale
Agreement”), the Acquiror agrees to purchase or otherwise acquire or accept from the
Originator all of the Originator’s right, title and interest in the Receivables that constitute
Approved Receivables, together with the Related Assets related thereto;
WHEREAS, pursuant to that certain Purchase Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and
between the Seller, and the Purchaser, as purchaser (the “Purchase Agreement”), the
Purchaser desires to purchase from the Seller all of the Seller’s right, title and interest in
such Approved Receivables, together with the Related Assets related thereto; and
WHEREAS, the Purchaser desires that the Servicer administer, service and perform certain
other duties in connection with such Approved Receivables and Related Assets, and the Servicer is
willing to provide such services, in each case on the terms and conditions provided herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are
hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound hereby, agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
DEFINITIONS
Section 1.1 Defined Terms. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have
the meanings assigned thereto in the Purchase Agreement. Whenever used in this Agreement, the
following words and phrases, unless the context otherwise requires, shall have the following
meanings:
“Agreement” is defined in the preamble.
“Approved Underwriter” shall mean [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY
WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
“Approved Underwriter Report” is defined in [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
“Business” shall mean the business of financing, factoring, purchasing, offering or
selling of Structured Settlements.
“Daily Report” shall mean [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE
COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
“Default Notification Date” shall mean [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
“Haverhill” is defined in the recitals.
“Holdback Receivable” shall mean [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY
WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
“Imperial” is defined in the preamble.
“Lock-Boxes” shall mean the post office boxes the Servicer designates in writing to
the Purchaser after the Closing Date pursuant to Section 4.22, as a Lock Box and/or any
other post office box from time to time hereafter designated by the Servicer as a Lock-Box in
accordance with the terms hereof.
“Lock-Box Account” is defined in Section 2.4(b)(i).
“Lock-Box Bank” is defined in Section 2.4(b)(i).
“Master Collection Account” is defined in Section 2.4(a)(i)(A)(1).
“Monthly Period” shall mean [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH
THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
“Monthly Report” shall mean [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH
THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
“Monthly Reporting Date” shall mean [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
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“Moody’s” shall mean Xxxxx’x Investors Service, Inc. or its
successor.
“Non-Split Payment Lock-Box” is defined in
[CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION
PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
“Non-Split Payment Lock-Box Account” is defined in [CONFIDENTIAL
PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A
REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
“Origination”, “Originate” or “Originated” shall
mean [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE
COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
“Purchase Agreement” is defined in the
recitals.
“Purchaser” is defined in the
preamble.
“Purchaser Collection Account” shall mean [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
“Rating Agencies” shall mean each of S&P, Moody’s, and Xxxxx Ratings,
Inc.
“Receivables Sale Agreement” is defined in the recitals.
“Required Minimum Net Worth” shall mean [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
“S&P” shall mean Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services, a Standard & Poor’s Financial
Services LLC business.
“Seller” is defined in the preamble.
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“Servicer” is defined in the preamble.
“Servicer Default” is defined in [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY
WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
“Servicer Indemnified Losses” is defined in [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND
FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
“Service Transfer” is defined in [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
“Servicing Standard” is defined in [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
“Slate” is defined in the preamble.
“Split Payment Lock-Box” is defined in [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
“Split Payment Lock-Box Account” is defined in [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND
FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
“Termination Notice” is defined in [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
“Transaction Information” is defined in [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
Section 1.2 Accounting Terms. Under this Agreement, all accounting terms not
specifically defined herein shall be interpreted, all accounting determinations made, and all
financial statements prepared, in accordance with GAAP, unless, and then only to the extent that,
this Agreement expressly provides otherwise.
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Section 1.3 Other Terms. All other undefined terms contained in this Agreement shall,
unless the context indicates otherwise, have the meanings provided for by the UCC to the extent
the same are used or defined therein. The words “herein,” “hereof,” and “hereunder” and other
words of similar import refer to this Agreement as a whole, including the exhibits and schedules
hereto, as the same may from time to time be amended or supplemented and not to any particular
section, subsection, or clause contained in this Agreement, and all references to Sections,
Exhibits and Schedules shall mean, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the Sections
hereof and the Exhibits and Schedules attached hereto, the terms of which Exhibits and Schedules
are hereby incorporated into this Agreement. Terms used herein in the singular also include the
plural, and vice versa, whenever appropriate in the context in which such terms are used. Unless
otherwise specified, any reference herein to a document or agreement (including, without
limitation, any Transaction Document) shall mean such document or agreement as amended, restated,
supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time in accordance with the terms hereof and
thereof.
Section 1.4 Computation of Time Periods. In this Agreement, in the computation of a
period of time from a specified date to a later specified date, the word “from” means “from and
including” and the words “to” and “until” each mean “to but excluding”, and the word “within”
means “from and excluding a specified date and to and including a later specified date”, unless,
and then only to the extent that, this Agreement expressly provides otherwise.
ARTICLE II
ENGAGEMENT AND AUTHORITY OF SERVICER; SERVICING
ENGAGEMENT AND AUTHORITY OF SERVICER; SERVICING
Section 2.1 Engagement; Servicing Standard. The Purchaser hereby engages Imperial,
as its agent to act as Servicer during the term of this Agreement with respect to the Acquired
Assets. [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A
REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
Section 2.2 Authority of the Servicer. [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
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fully liable for the performance of such servicing, administration or collection obligations
notwithstanding any such subcontract or delegation.
Section 2.3 No Modification. The Servicer shall not, without the prior consent of the
Purchaser, extend the maturity or otherwise modify, waive or amend the terms or conditions, of any
Receivable or any associated Related Assets.
Section 2.4 Accounts; Collections.
(a) Master Collection Account; Holdback Account; Claimant Account; Purchaser
Collection Account.
(i) Maintenance.
(A) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION
PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
(1) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY
WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL
TREATMENT].
(2) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY
WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL
TREATMENT].
(3) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY
WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL
TREATMENT].
(B) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION
PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
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(ii) Replacement.
(A) | [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT]. | ||
(B) | [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT]. | ||
(C) | [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT]. |
(b) Lock-Boxes; Lock-Box Accounts.
(i) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION
PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
(ii) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION
PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
(iii) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION
PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
(c) Collections; Split Payments; Holdback Portions; Purchase Prices Paid to Claimants.
(i) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT
TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
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(ii) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION
PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
(iii) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION
PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
(iv) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION
PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
Section 2.5 Monitoring and Tracking. [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
(a) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A
REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
(i) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION
PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
(ii) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION
PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
(b) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A
REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
(c) Tracking Services with respect to Life Contingent Structured Settlements:
(i) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION
PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
(ii) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION
PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
(iii) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION
PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
(iv) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION
PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
(d) Reporting Services:
(i) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY
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WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
(ii) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO
A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
(iii) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO
A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
(iv) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO
A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
(v) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A
REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
(vi) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO
A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
(vii) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO
A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
(viii)
Section 2.6 Servicing Compensation. [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY
WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
ARTICLE III
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
The Servicer hereby makes the following representations and warranties to the Purchaser as of
the date hereof and shall be deemed to remake such representations and warranties on each Monthly
Report Date, so long as such Person is acting as Servicer:
Section 3.1 Organization and Good Standing. The exact legal name of the Servicer is
Washington Square Financial, LLC d/b/a Imperial Structured Settlements. The Servicer is a limited
liability company, duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of the
State of Georgia. The Servicer’s organizational identification number is 10004150. The Servicer
has full power and authority to own its properties and conduct its business as presently owned or
conducted, and to execute, deliver and perform its obligations under this Agreement, and under
each of the other Transaction Documents to which it is a party.
Section 3.2 Due Qualification. The Servicer is duly qualified to do business and
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is in good standing as a limited liability company, and has obtained all necessary licenses
and approvals, in each jurisdiction in which failure to so qualify or so obtain such licenses and
approvals would have, or could reasonably be expected to have, a Material Adverse Effect.
Section 3.3 Due Authorization; Conflicts. The Servicer’s execution, delivery and
performance of this Agreement, and each of the other Transaction Documents to which it is a party,
are within the Servicer’s powers, have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate,
partnership and/or limited liability company action, and do not contravene (i) the Servicer’s
Limited Liability Company Agreement or any other governing document of the Servicer, (ii) any Law,
order, decree or contractual restriction binding on, or affecting, the Servicer and the violation
of which would have, or could reasonably be expected to have, a Material Adverse Effect, or (iii)
any agreement, contract, indenture, credit agreement, mortgage, or other instrument, document or
agreement to which the Servicer or any of its assets are subject or by which the Servicer or any
of its assets may be affected and the violation of which would have, or could reasonably be
expected to have, a Material Adverse Effect. The Servicer has the full organizational power,
authority and legal right to carry out its obligations under this Agreement and under each of the
other Transaction Documents to which it is a party and has obligations.
Section 3.4 Consents. No authorization, approval or other action by, and no notice to
or registration or filing with, any Governmental Authority or other regulatory body is required to
be made by the Servicer for the due execution, delivery and performance by the Servicer of, or to
insure the legality, validity, binding effect or enforceability of, this Agreement or any of the
other Transaction Documents to which it is a party.
Section 3.5 Enforceability. This Agreement, and each other Transaction Document to
which the Servicer is a party, is and will be the legal, valid and binding obligation of the
Servicer enforceable against it in accordance with its respective terms, except as such
enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other
similar Laws now or hereafter in effect relating to creditors’ rights generally or general
principles of equity (regardless of whether such enforcement is considered in a proceeding in
equity or at law).
Section 3.6 Proceedings. Except as set forth on Schedule III, there are no
judgments or other judicial or administrative orders or decrees outstanding against the Servicer
or any of its Affiliates, or any of its or their respective principles, nor is there any pending
or, to the best of the Servicer’s knowledge, threatened action or proceeding affecting the
Servicer before any Governmental Authority, which would have, or could reasonably be expected to
have, a Material Adverse Effect.
Section 3.7 Compliance with Laws, Etc. Neither the Servicer nor any of its Affiliates
is in violation of any Law, order, writ, judgment, decree, determination or award applicable to it
or them or any of its or their respective properties or rights, or any indenture, lease, loan or
other agreement to which it or any of them is a party or by which it or any of them or its or
their respective assets may be bound or affected, the violation of which would have, or could
reasonably be expected to have, a Material Adverse Effect.
Section 3.8 Locations. The principal place of business and chief executive office of
the Servicer are located at 000 Xxxx xx Xxxxxxxx Xxxx., Xxxxx 000, Xxxx Xxxxx, XX 00000, and the
offices where the Servicer keeps all of its records relating to the Receivables purchased pursuant
to the Purchase Agreement are located at the address(es) set forth on
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Schedule II.
Section 3.9 Financial Statements. The annual unaudited consolidated balance sheets of
the Servicer and annual audited consolidated balance sheets of Imperial Holdings, Inc., and the
related audited statements of consolidated income, cash flows and retained earnings of Imperial
Holdings, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, including the Servicer, for the fiscal year
ended 2008, copies of which have been provided to the Purchaser, present fairly and accurately the
financial condition of the Servicer and Imperial Holdings, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries
as of the date such financial statements were delivered.
Section 3.10 Accuracy of Information. Each certificate, information, exhibit,
financial statement, document, book, record, report or disclosure furnished by the Servicer to the
Purchaser is accurate in all material respects and contains no untrue statement of a material fact
or omits to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements contained herein and
therein not materially misleading.
Section 3.11 USA Patriot Act. Neither the Servicer nor any of its Affiliates, nor any
of its or their respective principals, is to the Servicer’s knowledge on any USA Patriot Act
restricted list or any other similar restricted list issued by any Governmental Authority, and the
Servicer and its Affiliates have provided to the Purchaser information to allow the Purchaser to
identify Servicer in accordance with the USA Patriot Act.
Section 3.12 Lock-Box Banks. The names and addresses of all the Lock-Box Banks, and
the account numbers of all Lock-Box Accounts and the related Lock-Boxes serviced by such Lock-Box
Banks, as the Servicer designates in writing to the Purchaser after the Closing Date pursuant to
Section 4.22, or as have been notified to the Purchaser in writing, remain accurate and
complete, and all action required to be taken with respect to the foregoing pursuant to
Sections 2.4 and 4.1 and Article V has been taken. The Lock-Box Banks are the only
institutions holding any deposit accounts or servicing any lockboxes for the receipt of Periodic
Payments in respect of the Receivables purchased pursuant to the Purchase Agreement. All Annuity
Providers or Obligors, as applicable, have been directed to make payments on the Receivables
purchased pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, or the Annuity Contracts relating thereto, as
applicable, to a Lock-Box or a Lock-Box Account in the case of payments made in respect of all
other Receivables purchased pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, and in each case such instructions
are in full force and effect.
The representations and warranties of the Servicer set forth in this Article III shall
survive the servicing of the Receivables purchased pursuant to the Purchase Agreement by the
Servicer for the Purchaser pursuant to this Agreement.
ARTICLE IV
COVENANTS OF THE SERVICER
COVENANTS OF THE SERVICER
From the Closing Date until the earlier of (a) the date of the termination of this Agreement
and (b) the last date on which such Person acts as Servicer, the Servicer hereby covenants that,
without the prior written consent of the Purchaser:
Section 4.1 [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY
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WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
Section 4.2 [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT
TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
Section 4.3 Preservation of Existence; Compliance with Applicable Law.
(a) Except as permitted pursuant to Section 9.1, the Servicer will preserve and
maintain its corporate or other existence, rights, franchises and privileges in the
jurisdiction of its organization, and will qualify and remain qualified in good standing as a
foreign limited liability company in each other jurisdiction where the failure to maintain such
qualification could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
(b) The Servicer will duly satisfy all obligations on its part to be fulfilled under or in
connection with each Receivable purchased pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, will maintain
in effect all qualifications required under applicable Law in order to properly service each
Receivable purchased pursuant to the Purchase Agreement and will comply with all other
requirements of applicable Law in connection with servicing each Receivable purchased pursuant to
the Purchase Agreement.
Section 4.4 [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT
TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
Section 4.5 [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT
TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
Section 4.6 [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO
A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
Section 4.7 [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT
TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
Section 4.8 Reporting and Notice Requirements. The Servicer will furnish to the
Purchaser:
(a) as soon as available and in any event within one hundred fifty days of the end of each
fiscal year (starting with fiscal year 2010) of Imperial Holdings, Inc., a copy of the annual
audited consolidated balance sheets of Imperial Holdings, Inc., and the related audited statements
of consolidated income, cash flows and retained earnings of Imperial Holdings, Inc. for such year,
certified in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles by Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx LLP or
other independent public accounting firm acceptable to the Purchaser;
(b) as soon as available and in any event within one hundred fifty days of the end of each
fiscal year (starting with fiscal year 2010) of the Servicer, a copy of the annual audited
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consolidated balance sheets of the Servicer, and the related audited statements of
consolidated income, cash flows and retained earnings of the Servicer for such year, certified in
accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles by Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx LLP or other
independent public accounting firm acceptable to the Purchaser;
(c) as soon as available and in any event within forty-five days of the end of each fiscal
quarter of the Servicer, the unaudited consolidated statements of position, earnings and cash
flows of the Servicer, including without limitation a balance sheet and income statement, as of
the end of such quarter, certified by the Servicer acting through one of its senior financial
officers;
(d) as soon as available and in any event within thirty days of the end of each calendar
month, the unaudited consolidated statements of position and earnings of the Servicer, including
without limitation a balance sheet and income statement, as of the end of such month, certified by
the Servicer acting through one of its senior financial officers;
[CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR
CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
(f) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A
REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
(g) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A
REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
(h) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A
REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
(i) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A
REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
Section 4.9 Inspection of Books and Records. [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
Section 4.10 Keeping of Records and Books of Account. The Servicer itself or through
its agents will (a) keep proper books of record and account, which shall be maintained or caused
to be maintained by the Servicer and shall be separate and apart from those of any Affiliate of
the Servicer, in which full and correct entries shall be made of all financial transactions and
the assets and business of the Servicer in accordance with GAAP, and (b) maintain and implement
administrative and operating procedures (including, without limitation, an ability to recreate
records evidencing the Receivables in the event of the destruction of the originals thereof) and
keep and maintain all documents, books, records and other information reasonably necessary or
advisable for the collection of all Acquired Assets (including, without limitation, records
adequate to permit the daily identification of all Collections of and adjustments to each existing
Receivable).
Section 4.11 Location of Records. The Servicer will keep its principal place of
business and chief executive office at the address of the Servicer referred to in Section
3.8 and shall keep the other offices where it keeps the books, records and documents regarding
the Acquired Assets at the addresses of the Servicer referred to on Schedule II, or in
either case,
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upon satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Section 9.1, at any other
location within the United States. The Servicer shall notify the Purchaser where the books,
records and documents (and any back-up copies of such materials) are located and shall give sixty
days prior written notice prior to relocation of any such materials.
Section 4.12 Insurance Coverage.
(a) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO
A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
(b) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A
REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
Section 4.13 Compliance Certifications. In connection with the delivery of each
Monthly Report, a Responsible Officer of the Servicer will certify on behalf of the Servicer as to
the contents of such Monthly Report, the form of such certification to be set forth on the form of
Monthly Report attached as Exhibit B.
Section 4.14 Legislation. The Servicer shall inform the Purchaser within ten Business
Days of any newly enacted Law or any changes or modifications to existing Law, which is or becomes
known to a Responsible Officer of the Servicer based on its ongoing review of such matters
conducted in a manner and with a frequency that is customary and prudent for an entity engaged in
the servicing of Receivables, if such Law could reasonably be expected to impose material
restrictions (including licensing or other requirements) on, or otherwise materially affect, the
servicing of the Receivables purchased pursuant to the Purchase Agreement or impose liability for
or otherwise generally prohibit or limit the servicing of Receivables, to the extent such Law
could reasonably be expected to otherwise materially impact the Servicer’s carrying out of its
obligations hereunder or under any other Transaction Documents to which it is a party.
Section 4.15 No Creation of Adverse Interests. [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND
FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
Section 4.16 Exercise of Remedies Against Claimant. [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND
FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
Section 4.17 Advertising. [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE
COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
Section 4.18 Required Minimum Net Worth. The Servicer shall, during the term of this
Agreement, maintain a net worth in excess of [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY
WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
Section 4.19 Transfer of Purchaser Rights. [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED
AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
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Section 4.20 Cooperation with Sales, Transfers, Assignments and Securitizations.
[CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR
CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
Section 4.21
Data Security.
(a) Secure Request, Storing and Transmission of Claimant Information. The Servicer
shall securely request, store and transmit all Claimant Information related to a Claimant in
compliance with all applicable Laws.
(b) Receipt and Transmission of Documents. The Servicer shall not send or transmit
any document including any document containing any Claimant Information or information contained
in a Settlement Package, except in person or via encrypted electronic mail (including a
confidentiality disclaimer conspicuously included in body of the message), facsimile (including a
confidentiality disclaimer conspicuously included in a coversheet thereto), FTP Site, United
States mail or courier service.
(c) Handling of Social Security Numbers. The Servicer shall not print any Claimant’s
social security number, in whole or in part, on any document, file, compact disc, DVD, or record
sent via United States mail or courier service, unless such social security number (or part
thereof) is included in an opaque envelope or package and is not visible without the envelope or
package having been opened. In addition, the Servicer shall comply with all applicable Laws in
connection with the acceptance, delivery, transmission, and storage of any Claimant’s social
security number (or parts thereof) and documents, files and databases containing such social
security number (or parts thereof).
(d) Storage of Claimant Information. The Servicer shall at all times securely store
all copies of all documents containing any Claimant Information (that are in the possession of the
Servicer solely as a result of its servicing of Receivables pursuant to this Agreement) and all
Settlement Packages. The Servicer shall not duplicate, publicize, distribute, record, transcribe,
copy or retain any copies of documents containing any Claimant Information (that are in the
possession of the Servicer solely as a result of the Servicer’s activities in connection with its
servicing of Receivables pursuant to this Agreement) and any Settlement Package, except as
contemplated by this Agreement.
(e) Notice of Data Security Breach. The Servicer shall notify the Purchaser in
writing immediately in the event of any Data Security Breach (but in no event later than three
Business Days from such Data Security Breach) and, at the Servicer’s cost and expense, assist and
cooperate with the Purchaser concerning (i) making any disclosures of such Data Security Breach to
affected parties and Governmental Authorities and (ii) enacting other remedial measures as
requested by the Purchaser or as required under any applicable privacy or data protection law.
(f) Data Security. The Servicer shall maintain commercially appropriate and
reasonable Technical and Organizational Security Measures (consistent with the type of Claimant
Information being Processed and the services being provided), which shall include
physical, encrypted electronic and procedural safeguards to protect the Claimant Information
supplied to the Servicer against any Data Security Breach.
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(g) International Transfer of Claimant Information. Except as contemplated by this
Agreement, not transfer Claimant Information across any national borders without the knowledge and
express written consent of the Purchaser.
Section 4.22 [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT
TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
Section 4.23
Survival. [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE
COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
ARTICLE V
STATEMENTS, REPORTS AND RESULTING DUTIES
STATEMENTS, REPORTS AND RESULTING DUTIES
Section 5.1 Daily Report. [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE
COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
Section 5.2 Monthly Report. [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH
THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
Section 5.3 [Reserved.]
Section 5.4 Servicing Report of Independent Public Accountants. [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION
OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL
TREATMENT].
(b) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A
REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
Section 5.5 Adjustments. [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE
COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
ARTICLE VI
CONFIDENTIALITY
CONFIDENTIALITY
Section 6.1 General Duty of Confidentiality. The Servicer and the Purchaser agree
that all documentation, materials and information (“Transaction Information”), provided
by, or made available by, the other party for or in connection with the performance of any party’s
obligations hereunder shall be used for the purposes contemplated by this Agreement and that all
such documentation, information and materials shall be deemed proprietary and shall be received,
utilized and maintained in confidence; provided, that the following information is not
required to be maintained in confidence: (A) any Transaction Information which is or becomes
generally available to the public otherwise than as a result of disclosure by the receiving party
or its Affiliates or the employees or agents of either of them in violation of this Agreement, (B)
any
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Transaction Information which is already in, or subsequently comes into, the possession of the
receiving party, provided that, to such receiving party’s knowledge, the source of such
Transaction Information was not under an obligation to keep such Transaction Information
confidential and (C) any Transaction Information that the receiving party or its employees or
agents have developed, or in the future develop, without the use of or reliance upon any such
Transaction Information. [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION
PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
Section 6.2 Reasonable Precautions. [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
ARTICLE VII
SERVICER DEFAULTS
SERVICER DEFAULTS
Section 7.1 Servicer Defaults. “Servicer Default” means any of the
following events:
(a) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A
REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
(b) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A
REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
(c) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A
REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
(d) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A
REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
(e) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A
REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
(f) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A
REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
(g) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A
REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
(h) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST
FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
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ARTICLE VIII
TERMINATION; SUCCESSOR SERVICER
TERMINATION; SUCCESSOR SERVICER
Section 8.1 Termination. The rights and obligations of the Servicer under this
Agreement shall remain in effect until the Final Collection Date, unless (a) the Purchaser, in its
sole discretion, elects to terminate the all of the rights and obligations of the Servicer by
providing written notice thereof to the Servicer (such notice being a “Termination
Notice”), in which case the rights and obligations of the Servicer hereunder shall terminate
as of the date specified in such notice or such other date otherwise specified by the Purchaser in
writing or (b) the Servicer resigns pursuant to Section 9.3, in which case this Agreement
the rights and obligations of the Servicer shall terminate as of the effective date of such
resignation pursuant to Section 9.3.
Section 8.2 Service Transfer.
(a) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A
REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
(b) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A
REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
(c) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A
REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
Section 8.3 Continuing Cash Reporting Obligation. [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND
FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
Section 8.4 Liability of the Servicer. The Servicer shall be liable under this
Agreement only to the extent of the obligations specifically undertaken by it in its capacity as
Servicer.
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ARTICLE IX
OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE SERVICER
OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE SERVICER
Section 9.1 Merger or Consolidation of, or Assumption of the Obligations of, the
Servicer. The Servicer shall not consolidate with or merge into any other Person or convey
or transfer its properties and assets substantially as an entirety to any Person unless:
(a) (i) the Person formed by such consolidation or into which the Servicer is merged
or the Person which acquires by conveyance or transfer the properties and assets of the
Servicer substantially as an entirety shall be, if the Servicer is not the surviving entity, a
corporation, limited partnership or limited liability company organized and existing under the
laws of the United States or any State or the District of Columbia, and such entity shall have
expressly assumed, by an agreement supplemental hereto, executed and delivered to the Purchaser,
in form reasonably satisfactory to the Purchaser, the performance of every covenant and obligation
of the Servicer hereunder and under the other Transaction Documents; (ii) if the Servicer is an
Affiliated Entity, the surviving entity of such merger or conveyance or transfer of property and
assets is a consolidated subsidiary of Imperial; and (iii) the Servicer shall have delivered to
the Purchaser an officer’s certificate and an opinion of counsel, each in form reasonably
satisfactory to the Purchaser stating that such consolidation, merger, conveyance or transfer
complies with this Section 9.1 and that all conditions precedent herein provided for
relating to such transaction have been complied with; and
(b) the corporation, limited partnership or limited liability company formed by such
consolidation or into which the Servicer is merged or which acquires by conveyance or
transfer the properties and assets of the Servicer substantially as an entirety shall have all
licenses and approvals of Governmental Authorities required to service the Receivables purchased
pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, except to the extent the failure to have any such license does
not have, and could not reasonably be expected to have, a material adverse effect on its ability
to perform the obligations of the Servicer hereunder.
Section 9.2 [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT
TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
Section 9.3 [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT
TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
Section 9.4 [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO
A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
ARTICLE X
MISCELLANEOUS
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 10.1 Waivers; Amendments. No failure or delay on the part of the Purchaser or
the Servicer (or any assignee thereof) in exercising any power, right or remedy
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under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial
exercise of any such power, right or remedy preclude any other further exercise thereof or the
exercise of any other power, right or remedy. The rights and remedies herein provided shall be
cumulative and nonexclusive of any rights or remedies provided by Law. Unless specifically
provided otherwise herein, any provision of this Agreement may be amended if, but only if, such
amendment is in writing and is signed by the Servicer and the Purchaser.
Section 10.2 Notices. All communications and notices provided for hereunder shall be
in writing and shall be given to the other party at the following address or at such other address
as such party may hereafter specify for the purposes of notice to such party:
If to the Servicer:
Washington Square Financial, LLC d/b/a Imperial Structured Settlements 000
Xxxx xx Xxxxxxxx Xxxx., Xxxxx 000
Xxxx Xxxxx, XX 00000
Attention: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, CEO
Telecopy No.: (000) 000-0000
Washington Square Financial, LLC d/b/a Imperial Structured Settlements 000
Xxxx xx Xxxxxxxx Xxxx., Xxxxx 000
Xxxx Xxxxx, XX 00000
Attention: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, CEO
Telecopy No.: (000) 000-0000
with a copy to:
Xxxxx & Xxxxxxx LLP
Xxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx 0000
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attention: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx, Esq.
Telecopy No.: (000) 000-0000
Xxxxx & Xxxxxxx LLP
Xxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx 0000
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attention: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx, Esq.
Telecopy No.: (000) 000-0000
If to the Purchaser:
Slate Capital LLC
c/o Risk Finance
00 Xxxx Xxxxxx, 0xx Xxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, XX 00000
Attention: Legal Department
Telecopy No.: (000) 000-0000
c/o Risk Finance
00 Xxxx Xxxxxx, 0xx Xxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, XX 00000
Attention: Legal Department
Telecopy No.: (000) 000-0000
with a copy to:
Sidley Austin LLP
Xxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attention: Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
Telecopy No.: (000) 000-0000
Xxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attention: Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
Telecopy No.: (000) 000-0000
Except as already forth herein, each such notice or other communication shall be deemed received
and effective (a) if given by mail, three Business Days following such posting, postage prepaid,
U.S. certified or registered, (b) if given by overnight courier, one Business Day after deposit
thereof with a national overnight courier service, or (c) if given by any other means, when
received at the address specified above.
Section 10.3
Effectiveness; Binding Effect; Assignability. (a) This Agreement
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shall become effective on the Closing Date and shall, from and after such date, be binding
upon and inure to the benefit of the Servicer and the Purchaser and their respective successors
and permitted assignees and designees. The Servicer may not assign any of its rights or delegate
any of its duties hereunder without the prior written consent of the Purchaser. No provision of
this Agreement shall in any manner restrict the ability of the Purchaser (or any of its assignees
or designees) to assign, participate, grant security interests in, or otherwise transfer its (or
any of their) obligations, rights or remedies hereunder.
(b) This Agreement shall create and constitute the continuing obligations of the parties
hereto in accordance with its terms, and shall remain in full force and effect until the Final
Collection Date; provided, however, that (i) the indemnification and payment provisions of
Section 9.2 and Section 2.6 and (ii) the provisions of Section 10.7,
shall, in each case, be continuing and shall survive any termination of this Agreement.
Section 10.4 GOVERNING LAW; ARBITRATION.
(a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS
(AS OPPOSED TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PROVISIONS) OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
(b) IT IS HEREBY UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT ALL DISPUTES OR DIFFERENCES WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER
OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY CLAIMS, QUESTIONS OR
CONTROVERSIES, WHETHER REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTION, VALIDITY OR INTERPRETATION OF THIS AGREEMENT,
THIS SECTION 10.4 OR OTHERWISE, SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO BINDING ARBITRATION. ANY SUCH
ARBITRATION SHALL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO (BUT WITHOUT ACTUAL SUBMISSION TO) THE COMMERCIAL
ARBITRATION RULES AND MEDIATION PROCEDURES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION IN EFFECT ON
THE DATE HEREOF (THE “RULES” AND THE “AAA”, RESPECTIVELY), AS SUPPLEMENTED BY THE
PARAGRAPHS BELOW.
(c) THE PANEL SHALL CONSIST OF THREE NEUTRAL ARBITRATORS, EACH OF WHICH SHALL BE
KNOWLEDGEABLE IN THE BUSINESS OF ORIGINATING, FACTORING, FINANCING AND PURCHASING STRUCTURED
SETTLEMENTS GENERALLY. EACH PARTY SHALL CHOOSE ONE ARBITRATOR WITHIN FIFTEEN DAYS OF RECEIPT OF
THE DEMAND FOR ARBITRATION BY THE RESPONDENT TO THE ARBITRATION. IF EITHER PARTY FAILS TO APPOINT
AN ARBITRATOR WITHIN THAT FIFTEEN-DAY PERIOD (OR APPLICABLE LONGER PERIOD), THE NON-DEFAULTING
PARTY WILL APPOINT AN ARBITRATOR TO ACT AS THE PARTY-APPOINTED ARBITRATOR FOR THE DEFAULTING
PARTY. THE THIRD ARBITRATOR, WHO SHALL SERVE AS THE CHAIR OF THE TRIBUNAL, SHALL BE CHOSEN BY THE
TWO PREVIOUSLY CHOSEN ARBITRATORS WITHIN FIFTEEN DAYS OF THE LATTER’S APPOINTMENT. IF THE TWO
PARTY-APPOINTED ARBITRATORS FAIL TO CHOOSE A THIRD ARBITRATOR WITHIN THE FOREGOING TIME LIMITS,
THEN EACH PARTY SHALL PROPOSE TO THE OTHER IN WRITING, WITHIN SEVEN DAYS AFTER THE DAY BY WHICH
THE THIRD ARBITRATOR WAS TO HAVE BEEN APPOINTED, FIVE THIRD PARTY CANDIDATES, EACH OF WHICH SHALL
BE KNOWLEDGEABLE IN THE BUSINESS OF ORIGINATING, FACTORING,
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FINANCING AND PURCHASING STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS GENERALLY. THE PARTIES SHOULD AGREE ON THE
DATE, TIME AND METHOD FOR THIS SIMULTANEOUS EXCHANGE. WITHIN SEVEN DAYS OF THE RECEIPT OF THESE
INITIAL SELECTIONS, EACH PARTY SHALL SELECT THREE NAMES FROM THE OTHER PARTY’S LIST AND
SIMULTANEOUSLY EXCHANGE THESE THREE NAMES WITH THE OTHER PARTY. THE PARTIES SHOULD AGREE ON THE
DATE, TIME AND METHOD FOR THIS SIMULTANEOUS EXCHANGE. IF THE NAME OF A SINGLE INDIVIDUAL IS
PRESENT ON THE LIST OF THREE NAMES OF BOTH PARTIES, THAT INDIVIDUAL WILL BE APPOINTED AS UMPIRE.
IF THE NAMES OF MORE THAN ONE INDIVIDUAL ARE PRESENT ON BOTH LISTS, THE PARTIES SHALL SELECT THEIR
UMPIRE FROM AMONG THOSE INDIVIDUALS BY DRAWING LOTS. IF THERE IS NO NAME PRESENT ON BOTH LISTS OF
THREE NAMES, THE PARTIES SHALL, WITHIN THREE DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF THE LISTS, RANK EACH OF THE SIX
CANDIDATES IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE FROM “1” THROUGH “6”, WITH “1” BEING THE MOST PREFERRED. THE
CANDIDATE WITH THE LOWEST COMBINED NUMERICAL RANKING SHALL BE APPOINTED AS UMPIRE. IN THE EVENT
TWO OR MORE CANDIDATES ARE TIED, THE PARTIES SHALL SELECT THEIR UMPIRE FROM AMONG THOSE CANDIDATES
BY DRAWING LOTS.
(e) UNLESS PROHIBITED BY LAW, THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE AND COUNTY OF NEW YORK AND THE
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK SHALL HAVE EXCLUSIVE
JURISDICTION OVER ANY AND ALL COURT PROCEEDINGS THAT EITHER PARTY MAY INITIATE IN CONNECTION WITH
THE ARBITRATION, INCLUDING PROCEEDINGS TO COMPEL, STAY, OR ENJOIN ARBITRATION OR TO CONFIRM,
VACATE, MODIFY, OR CORRECT AN ARBITRATION AWARD.
(f) IN THE EVENT OF ANY CONFLICT BETWEEN THE RULES AND THIS SECTION, THIS SECTION, AND NOT
THE RULES, WILL CONTROL.
(g) THE DECISION OF THE ARBITRATOR(S), WHICH DECISION SHALL IDENTIFY THE PARTY WHICH
COMMITTED THE ACT GIVING RISE TO THE DISPUTE (AND IF MORE THAN ONE PARTY COMMITTED SUCH AN ACT, AN
ALLOCATION OF RESPONSIBILITY (I.E., THE PERCENTAGE OF RESPONSIBILITY TO EACH SUCH PERSON AND AN
INDICATION WHETHER SUCH PERSON WAS PRIMARILY, SECONDARILY, ETC. RESPONSIBLE) AMONG SUCH PARTIES,
SHALL BE FINAL AND BINDING AND PROVIDED TO BOTH PARTIES, AND THE ARBITRATION AWARD SHALL NOT
INCLUDE ATTORNEYS’ FEES OR OTHER COSTS. ALL AMOUNTS PAYABLE PURSUANT TO THE ARBITRATOR(S) DECISION
SHALL BE PAID BY THE RELEVANT PARTY NO LATER THAN FIFTEEN BUSINESS DAYS FOLLOWING THE DATE ON
WHICH SUCH DECISION IS PROVIDED TO THE PARTIES.
(h) ONCE THE MATTERS TO BE ARBITRATED BETWEEN THE SERVICER AND THE PURCHASER IN AN
ARBITRATION COMMENCED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION 10.4 HAVE BEEN FINALLY DETERMINED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION 10.4, THEN THE PURCHASER AND THE
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SERVICER MAY CONTINUE TO ARBITRATE ANY ADDITIONAL ISSUES THAT MAY ARISE BETWEEN OR AMONG SUCH
PERSONS DUE TO THE RESULT OF SUCH ARBITRATION.
(i) NO PROVISION OF THIS SECTION 10.4 SHALL BE DEEMED TO GRANT ANY RIGHTS IN FAVOR OF
ANY OTHER PERSON TO TAKE ANY ACTION, OR MAKE ANY CLAIM OR DEMAND, AGAINST THE PURCHASER OR ANY OF
ITS AFFILIATES IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR OTHERWISE.
(j) THIS SECTION 10.4 SHALL SURVIVE THE TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT.
Section 10.5 Execution in Counterparts; Severability. This Agreement may be executed
in any number of counterparts and by different parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of
which when so executed shall be deemed to be an original and all of which when taken together
shall constitute one and the same agreement. In case any provision in or obligation under this
Agreement shall be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, the validity, legality
and enforceability of the remaining provisions or obligations, or of such provision or obligation
in any other jurisdiction, shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.
Section 10.6 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with the other Transaction
Documents, including the exhibits and schedules hereto and thereto, contains a final and complete
integration of all prior expressions by the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter
hereof and shall constitute the entire agreement among the parties hereto with respect to the
subject matter hereof, superseding all previous oral statements and other writings with respect
thereto.
Section 10.7 [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT
TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
Section 10.8 Further Assurances. The Servicer and the Purchaser hereby agree to do
and perform, from time to time, any and all acts and to execute any and all further instruments
required or reasonably requested by any other party hereto to more fully effect the purposes of
this Agreement, including the execution of any financing statements, amendments, continuation
statements or releases relating to the Receivables for filing under the provisions of the UCC or
other applicable Law of any applicable jurisdiction.
Section 10.9 No Petition. The Servicer, by entering into this Agreement, hereby
covenants and agrees that it will not at any time institute against the Purchaser, or solicit or
incite any other Person to institute for the purpose of joining in any such institution against
the Purchaser, any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, insolvency or liquidation proceedings,
or other proceedings under any United States federal or state bankruptcy or similar applicable
Law.
Section 10.10 Headings. The headings herein are for purposes of reference only and
shall not otherwise affect the meaning or interpretation of any provision hereof.
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Section 10.11 Electronic Communications. Unless otherwise provided herein,
communications may be via e-mail; provided that if communication by e-mail is required
under this Agreement, but is not available for any reason, any other suitable means of written
communication providing for same or next day delivery shall be used in lieu thereof, including
without limitation by facsimile transmission or personal delivery.
Section 10.12 No Partnership or Joint Venture. Nothing contained in this Agreement
shall be deemed or construed by the parties hereto or by any third person to create the
relationship of principal and agent or of a partnership or joint venture. The parties hereto agree
that they will not take any action contrary to the foregoing intention and agree to report the
transaction for all tax purposes consistent with the foregoing intention unless and until
determined to the contrary by an applicable tax authority.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Purchaser and the Servicer have caused this Servicing Agreement
to be duly executed by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized as of the date first
above written.
WASHINGTON SQUARE FINANCIAL, LLC d/b/a IMPERIAL STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS, as Servicer |
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By: | ||||
Name: | ||||
Title: | ||||
HAVERHILL RECEIVABLES, LLC, as Seller |
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By: | ||||
Name: | ||||
Title: | ||||
Signature Page to
Servicing Agreement
Servicing Agreement
SCHEDULE I
Post-Closing Obligations
1) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A
REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
2) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A
REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
3) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A
REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
4) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A
REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
a) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A
REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
b) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A
REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
c) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A
REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
d) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A
REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
e) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A
REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
f) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A
REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
g) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A
REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
h) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A
REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
i) [CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A
REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
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SCHEDULE II
Servicer’s Location of Records
000 Xxxx xx Xxxxxxxx Xxxx., Xxxxx 000
Xxxx Xxxxx, XX 00000
Xxxx Xxxxx, XX 00000
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SCHEDULE III
Proceedings
[CONFIDENTIAL PORTION OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR
CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT].
S3-1
EXHIBIT A
Form of Daily Report
Daily Inflow Transaction Activity
Customer | Payment | Payment | Date | |||||||||||||
Record ID | Deal ID | Due Date | Amount | Received | ||||||||||||
$ | ||||||||||||||||
Total Split Received | $ | |||||||||||||||
Daily Inflow Transaction Activity
Customer | Payment | Payment | Date | |||||||||||||
Record ID | Deal ID | Due Date | Amount | Received | ||||||||||||
$ | ||||||||||||||||
Total Non-Split Received | $ | |||||||||||||||
Daily Holdback Transaction Activity
Customer | ||||||||||||||||
Record ID | Deal ID | Amount | Transaction Type | |||||||||||||
$ | [DEP][RTC][RTF] | |||||||||||||||
Total Deposited | $ | |||||||||||||||
Total Remitted to the Claimant | $ | |||||||||||||||
Total Refunded to Purchaser | $ | |||||||||||||||
Code Key |
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DEP | Deposit | |||||||||||||||
RTC | Holdback Payment Remitted to Claimant | |||||||||||||||
RTF | Holdback Payment Refunded to Purchaser |
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EXHIBIT B
Form of Monthly Report
Monthly Holdback Transaction Activity
Customer | Transaction | Transaction | ||||||||||||
Record ID | Deal ID | Date | Amount | Type | ||||||||||
$ | [DEP] [RTC] [RTF] | |||||||||||||
Total Deposited | $ | |||||||||||||
Total Remitted to the Claimant | $ | |||||||||||||
Total Refunded to Purchaser | $ | |||||||||||||
Holdback Account [XX/01/20XX] Balance | $ | — | ||||||||||||
Holdback Account [XX/3X/20XX] Balance | $ | |||||||||||||
Code Key |
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DEP | Deposit | |||||||||||||
RTC | Holdback Payment Remitted to Claimant | |||||||||||||
RTF | Holdback Payment Refunded to Purchaser |
B-1