COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT 10.22
COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT
BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT
BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT
Principal | Loan Date | Maturity | Loan No. | Call / Coll | Officer | |||||||||
$300,000.00 | 03-27-2007 | 07-31-2008 | 00000000 | 520 | Account | 080 | Initials |
References in the shaded area are for Lender’s use only and do not limit the applicability of this document to any
particular loan or item. Any item above containing “***” has been omitted due to text length limitations.
Grantor:
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Broadview Institute, Inc. (TIN: | Lender: | American Bank of St. Xxxx | |||
00-0000000) | Midway Branch | |||||
0000 Xxxx 00xx Xxxxxx | 0000 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxx | |||||
Xxxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000 | Xx. Xxxx, XX 00000 | |||||
(000) 000-0000 |
THIS COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT dated March 27, 2007, is made and executed between Broadview
Institute, Inc. (“Grantor”) and American Bank of St. Xxxx (“Lender”).
GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST. For valuable consideration, Grantor grants to Lender a security
interest in the Collateral to secure the Indebtedness and agrees that Lender shall have the rights
stated in this Agreement with respect to the Collateral, in addition to all other rights which
Lender may have by law.
COLLATERAL DESCRIPTION. The word “Collateral” as used in this Agreement means the following
described property, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, whether now existing or hereafter
arising, and wherever located, in which Grantor is giving to Lender a security interest for the
payment of the Indebtedness and performance of all other obligations under the Note and this
Agreement:
All Inventory, Chattel Paper, Accounts, Equipment, General Intangibles and Fixtures
In addition, the word “Collateral” also includes all the following, whether now owned or hereafter
acquired, whether now existing or hereafter arising, and wherever located:
(A) All accessions, attachments, accessories, tools, parts, supplies, replacements of and
additions to any of the collateral described herein, whether added now or later.
(B) All products and produce of any of the property described in this Collateral section.
(C) All accounts, general intangibles, instruments, rents, monies, payments, and all other
rights, arising out of a sale, lease, consignment or other disposition of any of the property
described in this Collateral section.
(D) All proceeds (including insurance proceeds) from the sale, destruction, loss, or other
disposition of any of the property described in this Collateral section, and sums due from a
third party who has damaged or destroyed the Collateral or from that party’s Insurer, whether
due to judgment, settlement or other process.
(E) All records and data relating to any of the property described in this Collateral section,
whether in the form of a writing, photograph, microfilm, microfiche, or electronic media,
together with all of Grantor’s right, title, and interest in and to all computer software
required to utilize, create, maintain, and process any such records or data on electronic media.
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RIGHT OF SETOFF. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Lender reserves a right of setoff in
all Grantor’s accounts with Lender (whether checking, savings, or some other account). This
includes all accounts Grantor holds jointly with someone else and all accounts Grantor may open in
the future. However, this does not include any XXX or Xxxxx accounts, or any trust accounts for
which setoff would be prohibited by law. Grantor authorizes Lender, to the extent permitted by
applicable law, to charge or setoff all sums owing on the Indebtedness against any and all such
accounts.
GRANTOR’S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE COLLATERAL. With respect to the
Collateral, Grantor represents and promises to Lender that:
Perfection of Security Interest. Grantor agrees to take whatever actions are requested by
Lender to perfect and continue Lender’s security interest in the Collateral. Upon request of
Lender, Grantor will deliver to Lender any and all of the documents evidencing or constituting
the Collateral, and Grantor will note Lender’s interest upon any and all chattel paper and
instruments if not delivered to Lender for possession by Lender. This is a continuing Security
Agreement and will continue in effect even though all or any part of the Indebtedness is paid in
full and even though for a period of time Grantor may not be Indebted to Lender.
Notices to Lender. Grantor will promptly notify Lender in writing at Lender’s address shown
above (or such other addresses as Lender may designate from time to time) prior to any (1)
change in Grantor’s name; (2) change in Grantor’s assumed business name(s); (3) change in the
management of the Corporation Grantor; (4) change in the authorized signer(s); (5) change in
Grantor’s principal office address; (6) change in Grantor’s state of organization; (7)
conversion of Grantor to a new or different type of business entity; or (8) change in any other
aspect of Grantor that directly or indirectly relates to any agreements between Grantor and
Lender. No change in Grantor’s name or state of organization will take affect until after
Lender has received notice.
No Violation. The execution and delivery of this Agreement will not violate any law or
agreement governing Grantor or to which Grantor is a party, and its certificate or articles of
incorporation and bylaws do not prohibit any term or condition of this Agreement.
Enforceability of Collateral. To the extent the Collateral consists of accounts, chattel paper,
or general intangibles, as defined by the Uniform Commercial Code, the Collateral is enforceable
in accordance with its terms, is genuine, and fully complies with all applicable laws and
regulations concerning form, content and manner of preparation and execution, and all persons
appearing to be obligated on the Collateral have authority and capacity to contract and are in
fact obligated as they appear to be on the Collateral. At the time any account becomes subject
to a security interest in favor of Lender, the account shall be a good and valid account
representing an undisputed, bona fide indebtedness incurred by the account debtor, for
merchandise held subject to delivery instructions or previously shipped or delivered pursuant to
a contract of sale, or for services previously performed by Grantor with or for the account
debtor. So long as this Agreement remains in affect, Grantor shall not, without Lenders prior
written consent, compromise, settle, adjust, or extend payment under or with regard to any such
Accounts. There shall be no setoffs or counterclaims against any of the Collateral, and no
agreement shall have been made under which any deductions or
discounts may be claimed concerning the Collateral except those disclosed to Lender in writing.
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Location of the Collateral. Except in the ordinary course of Grantor’s business, Grantor agrees
to keep me Collateral (or to the extent the Collateral consists of intangible property such as
accounts or general intangibles, the records concerning the Collateral) at Grantor’s address
shown above or at such other locations as are acceptable to Lender. Upon Lender’s request,
Grantor will deliver to Lender in form satisfactory to Lender a schedule of real properties and
Collateral locations relating to Grantor’s operations, including without limitation the
following; (1) all real property Grantor owns or is purchasing; (2) all real property Grantor is
renting or leasing: (3) all storage facilities Grantor owns, rents, leases, or uses; and (4) all
other properties where Collateral is or may be located.
Removal of the Collateral. Except in the ordinary course of Grantor’s business, including the
sales of inventory, Grantor shall not remove the Collateral from its existing location without
Lender’s prior written consent. To the extent that the Collateral consists of vehicles, or
other titled property, Grantor shall not take or permit any action which would require
application for certificates of title for the vehicles outside the State of Minnesota, without
Lender’s prior written consent. Grantor shall, whenever requested, advise Lender of the exact
location of the Collateral.
Transactions Involving Collateral. Except for inventory sold or accounts collected in the
ordinary course of Grantor’s business, or as otherwise provided for in this Agreement, Grantor
shall not sell, offer to sell, or otherwise transfer or dispose of the Collateral. While
Grantor is not in default under this Agreement, Grantor may sell inventory, but only in the
ordinary course of its business and only to buyers who qualify as a buyer in the ordinary course
of business. A sale in the ordinary course of Grantor’s business does not include a transfer in
partial or total satisfaction of a debt or any bulk sale. Grantor shall not pledge, mortgage,
encumber or otherwise permit the Collateral to be subject to any lien, security interest,
encumbrance, or charge, other than the security interest provided for in this Agreement, without
the prior written consent of Lender. This includes security interests even if junior in right
to the security interests granted under this Agreement. Unless waived by Lender, all proceeds
from any disposition of the Collateral (for whatever reason) shall be held in trust for Lender
and shall not be commingled with any other funds; provided however, this requirement shall not
constitute concern by Lender to any sale or other disposition. Upon receipt, Grantor shall
immediately deliver any such proceeds to Lender.
Title. Grantor represents and warrants to Lender that Grantor holds good and marketable title
to the Collateral, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances except for the lien of this
Agreement. No financing statement covering any of the Collateral is on file in any public
office other than those which reflect the security interest created by this Agreement or to
which Lender has specifically consented. Grantor shall defend Lender’s rights in the Collateral
against the claims and demands of all other persons.
Repairs and Maintenance. Grantor agrees to keep and maintain, and to cause others to keep and
maintain, the Collateral in good order, repair and condition at all times while this Agreement
remains in effect. Grantor further agrees to pay when due all claims for work done on, or
services rendered or material furnished in connection with the Collateral so that no lien or
encumbrance may ever attach to or be filed against the Collateral.
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Inspection of Collateral. Lender and Lender’s designated representatives and agents shall have
the right at all reasonable times to examine and inspect the Collateral wherever located.
Taxes, Assessments and Liens. Grantor will pay when due all taxes, assessments and liens upon
the Collateral, its use or operation, upon this Agreement, upon any promissory note or notes
evidencing the Indebtedness, or upon any of the other Related Documents. Grantor may withhold
any such payment or may elect to contest any lien if Grantor is in good faith conducting an
appropriate proceeding to contest the obligation to pay and so long as Lender’s interest in the
Collateral is not jeopardized in Lender’s sole opinion. If the Collateral is subjected to a
lien which is not discharged within fifteen (15) days, Grantor shall deposit with Lender cash, a
sufficient corporate surety bond or other security satisfactory to Lender in an amount adequate
to provide for the discharge of the lien plus any interest, costs, reasonable attorneys’ fees or
other charges that could accrue as a result of foreclosure or sale of the Collateral. In any
contest Grantor shall defend itself and Lender and shall satisfy any final adverse judgment
before enforcement against the Collateral. Grantor shall name Lender as an additional obligee
under any surety bond furnished in the contest proceedings. Grantor further agrees to furnish
Lender with evidence that such taxes, assessments, and governmental and other charges have been
paid in full and in a timely manner. Grantor may withhold any such payment or may elect to
contest any lien if Grantor is in good faith conducting an appropriate proceeding to contest the
obligation to pay and so long as Lender’s interest in the Collateral is not jeopardized.
Compliance with Governmental Requirements. Grantor shall comply promptly with all laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations of all governmental authorities, now or hereafter in effect,
applicable to the ownership, production, disposition, or use of the Collateral, including all
laws or regulations relating to the undue erosion of highly-erodible land or relating to the
conversion of wetlands for the production of an agricultural product or commodity. Grantor may
contest in good faith any such law, ordinance or regulation and withhold compliance during any
proceeding, including appropriate appeals, so long as Lender’s interest in the Collateral, in
Lender’s opinion, is not jeopardized.
Hazardous Substances. Grantor represents and warrants that the Collateral never has been, and
never will be so long as this Agreement remains a lien on the Collateral, used in violation of
any Environmental Laws or for the generation, manufacture, storage, transportation, treatment,
disposal, release or threatened release of any Hazardous Substance. The representations and
warranties contained herein are based on Grantor’s due diligence in investigating the Collateral
for Hazardous Substances. Grantor hereby (1) releases and waives any future claims against
Lender for indemnity or contribution in the event Grantor becomes liable for cleanup or other
costs under any Environmental Laws, and (2) agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless
Lender against any and all claims and losses resulting from a breach of this provision of this
Agreement. This obligation to indemnify and defend shall survive the payment of the
Indebtedness and the satisfaction of this Agreement.
Maintenance of Casualty Insurance. Grantor shall procure and maintain all risks insurance,
including without limitation fire, theft and liability coverage together with such other
insurance as Lender may require with respect to the Collateral, in form, amounts, coverages and
basis reasonably acceptable to Lender and issued by a company or companies reasonably acceptable
to Lender. Grantor, upon request of Lender, will deliver to Lender from time to time the
policies or certificates of insurance in form satisfactory to Lender,
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including stipulations that coverages will not be cancelled or diminished without at least
thirty (30) days’ prior written notice to Lender and not including any declaimer of the
insurer’s liability for failure to give such a notice. Each insurance policy also shall include
an endorsement providing that coverage in favor of Lender will not be impaired in any way by any
act, omission or default of Grantor or any other person. In connection with all policies
covering assets in which Lender holds or is offered a security interest, Grantor will provide
Lender with such loss payable or other endorsements as Lender may require. If Grantor at any
time falls to obtain or maintain any insurance as required under this Agreement, Lender may (but
shall not be obligated to) obtain such insurance as Lender deems appropriate, including if
Lender so chooses “single interest insurance,” which will cover only Lender’s interest in the
Collateral.
Application of Insurance Proceeds. Grantor shall promptly notify Lender of any lose or damage
to the Collateral, whether or not such casualty or loss is covered by insurance. Lender may
make proof of loss if Grantor fails to do so within fifteen (15) days of the casualty. All
proceeds of any insurance on the Collateral, including accrued proceeds thereon, shall be held
by Lender as part of the Collateral. If Lender consents to repair or replacement of the damaged
or destroyed Collateral, Lender shall, upon satisfactory proof of expenditure, pay or reimburse
Grantor from the proceeds for the reasonable cost of repair or restoration. If Lender does not
consent to repair or replacement of the Collateral, Lender shall retain a sufficient amount of
the proceeds to pay all of the Indebtedness, and shall pay the balance to Grantor. Any proceeds
which have not been disbursed within six (6) months after their receipt and which Grantor has
not committed to the repair or restoration Of the Collateral shall be used to prepay the
Indebtedness.
Insurance Reserves. Lender may require Grantor to maintain with Lender reserves for payment of
insurance premiums, which reserves shall be created by monthly payments from Grantor of a sum
estimated by Lender to be sufficient to produce, at least fifteen (15) days before the premium
due date, amounts at least equal to the insurance premiums to be paid. If fifteen (15) days
before payment is due, the reserve funds are insufficient, Grantor shall upon demand pay any
deficiency to Lender. The reserve funds shall be held by Lender as a general deposit and shall
constitute a non-interest-bearing account which Lender may satisfy by payment of the insurance
premiums required to be paid by Grantor as they become due. Lender does not hold the reserve
funds in trust for Grantor, and Lender is not the agent of Grantor for payment of the insurance
premiums required to be paid by Grantor. The responsibility for the payment of premiums shall
remain Grantor’s sole responsibility.
Insurance Reports. Grantor, upon request of Lender, shall furnish to Lender reports on each
existing policy of insurance showing such information as Lender may reasonably request including
the following: (1) the name of the insurer; (2) the risks insured; (3) the amount of the policy;
(4) the property insured; (5) the then current value on the basis of which Insurance has been
obtained and the manner of determining that value; and (6) the expiration date of the policy.
In addition, Grantor shall upon request by Lender (however not more often than annually) have an
independent appraiser satisfactory to Lender determine, as applicable, the cash value or
replacement cost of the Collateral.
Financing Statements. Grantor authorizes Lender to file a UCC financing statement, or
alternatively, a copy of this Agreement to perfect Lender’s security interest. At Lender’s
request, Grantor additionally agrees to sign all other documents that are necessary to perfect,
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protect, and continue Lender’s security interest in the Property. Grantor will pay all filing
fees, title transfer fees, and other fees and costs involved unless prohibited by law or unless
Lender is required by law to pay such fees and costs. Grantor irrevocably appoints Lender to
execute documents necessary to transfer title if there is a default. Lender may file a copy of
this Agreement as a financing statement. If Grantor changes Grantor’s name or address, or the
name or address of any person granting a security interest under this Agreement changes, Grantor
will promptly notify the Lender of such change.
GRANTOR’S RIGHT TO POSSESSION AND TO COLLECT ACCOUNTS. Until default and except as otherwise
provided below with respect to accounts, Grantor may have possession of the tangible personal
property and beneficial use of all the Collateral and may use it in any lawful manner not
inconsistent with this Agreement or the Related Documents, provided that Grantor’s right to
possession and beneficial use shall not apply to any Collateral where possession of the Collateral
by Lender is required by law to perfect Lender’s security interest in such Collateral. Until
otherwise notified by Lender, Grantor may collect any of the Collateral consisting of accounts. At
any time and even though no Event of Default exists, Lender may exercise its rights to collect the
accounts and to notify account debtors to make payments directly to Lender for application to the
indebtedness. If Lender at any time has possession of any Collateral, whether before or after an
Event of Default. Lender shall be deemed to have exercised reasonable care in the custody and
preservation of the Collateral if Lender takes such action for that purpose as Grantor shall
request or as Lender, in Lender’s sole discretion, shall deem appropriate under the circumstances,
but failure to honor any request by Grantor shall not of itself be deemed to be a failure to
exercise reasonable care. Lender shall not be required to take any steps necessary to preserve any
rights in the Collateral against prior parties, nor to protect, preserve or maintain any security
interest given to secure the Indebtedness.
LENDER’S EXPENDITURES. If any action or proceeding is commenced that would materially affect
Lender’s interest in the Collateral or if Grantor fails to comply with any provision of this
Agreement or any Related Documents, including but not limited to Grantor’s failure to discharge or
pay when due any amounts Grantor is required to discharge or pay under this Agreement or any
Related Documents, Lender on Grantor’s behalf may (but shall not be obligated to) take any action
that Lender deems appropriate, including but not limited to discharging or paying all taxes, liens,
security interests, encumbrances and other claims, at any time levied or placed on the Collateral
and paying all costs for insuring, maintaining and preserving the Collateral. All such
expenditures incurred or paid by Lender for such purposes will then bear interest at the rate
charged under the Note from the date incurred or paid by Lender to the date of repayment by
Grantor. All such expenses will become a part of the Indebtedness and, at Lender’s option, will
(A) be payable on demand; (B) be added to the balance of the Note and be apportioned among and be
payable with any Installment payments to become due during either (1) the term of any applicable
insurance policy; or (2) the remaining term of the Note; or (C) be treated as a balloon payment
which will be due and payable at the Note’s maturity. The Agreement also will secure payment of
these amounts. Such right shall be in addition to all other rights and remedies to which Lender
may be entitled upon Default,
DEFAULT. Each of the following shall constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement:
Payment Default. Grantor fails to make any payment when due under the Indebtedness.
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Other Defaults. Grantor fails to comply with or to perform any other term, obligation, covenant
or condition contained in this Agreement or in any of the Related Documents or to comply with or
to perform any term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in any other agreement between
Lender and Grantor.
Default in Favor of Third Parties. Should Borrower or any Grantor default under any loan,
extension of credit, security agreement, purchase or sales agreement, or any other agreement, in
favor of any other creditor or person that may materially affect any or Grantor’s property or
Grantors or any Grantor’s ability to repay the Indebtedness or perform their respective
obligations under this Agreement or any of the Related Documents.
False Statements. Any warranty, representation or statement made or furnished to Lender by
Grantor or on Grantor’s behalf under this Agreement or the Related Documents is false or
misleading in any material respect, either now or at the time made or furnished or becomes false
or misleading at any time thereafter.
Defective Collateralization. This Agreement or any of the Related Documents ceases to be in
full force and effect (including failure of any collateral document to create a valid and
perfected security interest or lien) at any time and for any reason.
Insolvency. The dissolution or termination of Grantor’s existence as a going business, the
Insolvency of Grantor, the appointment of a receiver for any part of Grantor’s property, any
assignment for the benefit of creditors, any type of creditor workout, or the commencement of
any proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws by or against Grantor.
Creditor or Forfeiture Proceeding. Commencement of foreclosure or forfeiture proceedings,
whether by judicial proceeding, self-help, repossession or any other method, by any creditor of
Grantor or by any governmental agency against any collateral securing the indebtedness. This
includes a garnishment of any of Grantor’s accounts, including deposit accounts, with Lender.
However, this Event of Default shall not apply if there is a good faith dispute by Grantor as to
the validity or reasonableness of the claim which is the basis of the creditor or forfeiture
proceeding and if Grantor gives Lender written notice of the creditor or forfeiture proceeding
and deposits with Lender monies or a surety bond for the creditor or forfeiture proceeding, in
an amount determined by Lender, in its sole discretion, as being an adequate reserve or bond for
the dispute.
Events Affecting Guarantor. Any of the preceding events occurs with respect to any Guarantor of
any of the Indebtedness or Guarantor dies or becomes incompetent or revokes or disputes the
validity of, or liability under any Guaranty of the Indebtedness.
Adverse Change. A material adverse change occurs in Grantor’s financial condition, or Lender
believes the prospect of payment or performance of the Indebtedness is impaired.
Insecurity. Lender in good faith believes itself insecure.
Cure Provision. If any default, other than a default in payment is curable and if Grantor has
not been given a notice of a breach of the same provision of this Agreement within the preceding
twelve (12) months, it may be cured if Grantor, after receiving written notice from Lender
demanding cure of such default: (1) cures the default within ten (10) days; or (2) if the cure
requires more than ten (10) days, immediately initiates steps which Lender deems in
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Lender’s sole discretion to be sufficient to cure the default and thereafter continues and
completes all reasonable and necessary steps sufficient to produce compliance as soon as
reasonably practical.
RIGHTS AND REMEDIES ON DEFAULT. If an Event of Default occurs under this Agreement, at any time
thereafter, Lender shall have all the rights of a secured party under the Minnesota Uniform
Commercial Code. In addition and without limitation, Lender may exercise any one or more of the
following rights and remedies:
Accelerate Indebtedness. Lender may declare the entire Indebtedness, including any prepayment
penalty which Grantor would be required to pay, immediately due and payable, without notice of
any kind to Grantor.
Assemble Collateral. Lender may require Grantor to deliver to Lender all or any portion of the
Collateral and any and all certificates of title and other documents relating to the Collateral.
Lender may require Grantor to assemble the Collateral and make it available to Lender at a
place to be designated by Lender. Lender also shall have full power to enter upon the property
of Grantor to take possession of and remove the Collateral. If the Collateral contains other
goods not covered by this Agreement at the time of repossession, Grantor agrees Lender may take
such other goods, provided that Lender makes reasonable efforts to return them to Grantor after
repossession.
Sell the Collateral. Lender shall have full power to sell, lease, transfer, or otherwise deal
with the Collateral or proceeds thereof in Lender’s own name or that of Grantor. Lender may
sell the Collateral at public auction or private sale. Unless the Collateral threatens to
decline speedily in value or is of a type customarily sold on a recognized market, Lender will
give Grantor, and other persons as required by law, reasonable notice of the time and place of
any public sale, or the time after which any private sale or any other disposition of the
Collateral is to be made. However, no notice need be provided to any person who, after Event of
Default occurs, enters into and authenticates an agreement waiving that person’s right to
notification of sale. The requirements of reasonable notice shall be met if such notice is
given at least ten (10) days before the time of the sale or disposition. All expenses relating
to the disposition of the Collateral, including without limitation the expenses of retaking,
holding, insuring, preparing for sale and selling the Collateral, shall become a part of the
Indebtedness secured by this Agreement and shall be payable on demand, with interest at the Note
rate from date of expenditure until repaid.
Appoint Receiver. Lender shall have the right to have a receiver appointed to take possession
of all or any part of the Collateral, with the power to protect and preserve the Collateral, to
operate the Collateral preceding foreclosure or sale, and to collect the Rents from the
Collateral and apply the proceeds, over and above the cost of the receivership, against the
Indebtedness. The receiver may serve without bond if permitted by law. Lender’s right to the
appointment of a receiver shall exist whether or not the apparent value of the Collateral
exceeds the Indebtedness by a substantial amount. Employment by Lender shall not disqualify a
person from serving as a receiver.
Collect Revenues, Apply Accounts. Lender, either itself or through a receiver, may Collect the
payments, rents, income, and revenues from the Collateral. Lender may at any time in Lender’s
discretion transfer any Collateral into Lender’s own name or that of Lender’s
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nominee and receive the payments, rents, income, and revenues therefrom and hold the same as
security for the Indebtedness or apply it to payment of the Indebtedness in such order of
preference as Lender may determine. Insofar as the Collateral consists of accounts, general
intangibles, insurance policies, instruments, chattel paper, theses in action, or similar
property. Lender may demand, collect, receipt for, settle, compromise, adjust, xxx for,
foreclose, or realize on the Collateral as Lender may determine, whether or not Indebtedness or
Collateral is then due. For these purposes, Lender may, on behalf of and in the name of
Grantor, receive, open and dispose of mail addressed to Grantor; change any address to which
mail and payments are to be sent; and endorse notes, checks, drafts, money orders, documents of
title, instruments and items pertaining to payment, shipment or storage of any Collateral. To
facilitate collection, Lender may notify account debtors and obligors on any Collateral to make
payments directly to Lender.
Obtain Deficiency. If Lender chooses to sell any or all of the Collateral, Lender may obtain a
judgment against Grantor for any deficiency remaining on the Indebtedness due to Lender after
application of all amounts received from the exercise of the rights provided in this Agreement.
Grantor shall be liable for a deficiency even if the transaction described in this subsection is
a sale of accounts or chattel paper.
Other Rights and Remedies. Lender shall have all the rights and remedies of a secured creditor
under the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code, as may be amended from time to time. In
addition, Lender shall have and may exercise any or all other rights and remedies it may have
available at law, in equity, or otherwise.
Election of Remedies. Except as may be prohibited by applicable law, all of Lender’s rights and
remedies, whether evidenced by this Agreement, the Related Documents, or by any other writing,
shall be cumulative and may be exercised singularly or concurrently. Election by Lender to
pursue any remedy shall not exclude pursuit of any other remedy, and an election to make
expenditures or to take action to perform an obligation of Grantor under this Agreement, after
Grantor’s failure to perform, shall not effect Lender’s right to declare a default and exercise
its remedies.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. The following miscellaneous provisions are a part of this Agreement:
Amendments. This Agreement, together with any Related Documents, constitutes the entire
understanding and agreement of the parties as to the matters set forth in this Agreement. No
alteration of or amendment to this Agreement shall be effective unless given in writing and
signed by the party or parties sought to be charged or bound by the alteration or amendment.
Attorneys’ Fees; Expenses. Grantor agrees to pay upon demand all of Lender’s costs
and-expenses, including Lender’s reasonable attorneys’ fees and Lender’s legal expenses,
incurred in connection with the enforcement of this Agreement. Lender may hire or pay someone
else to help enforce this Agreement, and Grantor shall pay the costs and expanses of such
enforcement Costs and expenses include Lender’s reasonable attorneys’ fees and legal expenses
whether or not there is a lawsuit, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and legal expenses for
bankruptcy proceedings (including efforts to modify or vacate any automatic stay or injunction),
appeals, and any anticipated post-judgment collection services. Grantor also shall pay all
court costs and such additional fees as may be directed by the court.
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Caption Headings. Caption headings in this Agreement are for convenience purposes only and are
not to be used to interpret or define the provisions of this Agreement.
Governing Law. This Agreement will be governed by federal law applicable to Lender and, to the
extent not preempted by federal law, the laws of the State of Minnesota without regard to its
conflicts of law provisions. This Agreement has been accepted by Lender in the State of
Minnesota.
Choice of Venue. If there is a lawsuit, Grantor agrees upon Lender’s request to submit to the
jurisdiction of the courts of Xxxxxx County, State of Minnesota.
No Waiver by Lender. Lender shall not be deemed to have waived any rights under this 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 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 Agreement. No prior waiver by Lender, nor any course of dealing between Lender and
Grantor, shall constitute a waiver of any of Lender’s rights or of any of Grantor’s obligations
as to any future transactions. Whenever the consent of Lender is required under this Agreement,
the granting of such consent by Lender in any instance shall not constitute continuing consent
to subsequent instance; where such consent is required and in all cases such consent may be
granted or withheld in the sole discretion of Lender.
Notices. Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be given in writing, and
shall be effective when actually delivered, when actually received by telefacsimile (unless
otherwise required by law), when deposited with a nationally recognized overnight courier, or,
if mailed, when deposited in the United States mail, as first class, certified or registered
mail postage prepaid, directed to the addresses shown near the beginning of this Agreement. Any
party may change its address for notices under this Agreement by giving formal written notice to
the other parties, specifying that the purpose of the notice is to change the party’s address.
For notice purposes, Grantor agrees to keep Lender informed at all times of Grantor’s current
address. Unless otherwise provided or required by law, if there is more than one Grantor, any
notice given by Lender to any Grantor is deemed to be notice given to all Grantors.
Power of Attorney. Grantor hereby appoints Lender as Grantor’s irrevocable attorney-in-fact for
the purpose of executing any documents necessary to perfect, amend, or to continue the security
interest granted in this Agreement or to demand termination of filings of other secured parties.
Lender may at any time, and without further authorization from Grantor, file a carbon,
photographic or other reproduction of any financing statement or of this Agreement for use as a
financing statement. Grantor will reimburse Lender for all expenses for the perfection and the
continuation of the perfection of Lender’s security interest in the Collateral.
Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of this Agreement to be
illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to any circumstance, that finding shall not make the
offending provision illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to any other circumstance. If
feasible, the offending provision shall be considered modified so that it becomes legal, valid
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and enforceable. If the offending provision cannot be so modified, it shall be considered
deleted from this Agreement. Unless otherwise required by law, the illegality, invalidity, or
unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not effect the legality, validity or
enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement.
Successors and Assigns. Subject to any limitations stated in this Agreement on transfer of
Grantor’s interest, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the
parties, their successors and assigns. If ownership of the Collateral becomes vested in a
person other than Grantor, Lender, without notice to Grantor, may deal with Grantor’s successors
with reference to this Agreement and the indebtedness by way of forbearance or extension without
releasing Grantor from the obligations of this Agreement or liability under the Indebtedness.
Survival of Representations and Warranties. All representations, warranties, and agreements
made by Grantor in this Agreement shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement,
shall be continuing in nature, and shall remain in full force and effect until such time as
Grantor’s indebtedness shall be paid in full.
Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.
DEFINITIONS. The following capitalized words and terms shall have the following meanings when used
in this Agreement. Unless specifically stated to the contrary, all references to dollar amounts
shall mean amounts in lawful money of the United States of America. Words and terms used in the
singular shall include the plural, and the plural shall include the singular, as the context may
require. Words and terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings
attributed to such terms in the Uniform Commercial Code:
Agreement. The word “Agreement” means this Commercial Security Agreement, as this Commercial
Security Agreement may be amended or modified from time to time, together with all exhibits and
schedules attached to this Commercial Security Agreement from time to time.
Borrower. The word “Borrower” means Broadview institute, Inc. and includes all co-signers and
co-makers signing the Note and all their successors and assigns.
Collateral. The word “Collateral” means all of Grantor’s right, title and interest in and to
all the Collateral as described in the Collateral Description section of this Agreement.
Default. The word “Default” means the Default set forth in this Agreement in the section titled
“Default”.
Environmental Laws. The words “Environmental Laws” mean any and all state, federal and local
statutes, regulations and ordinances relating to the protection of human health or the
environment, including without limitation the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 9601, et seq. (“CERCLA”),
the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-499 (“XXXX”), the
Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 48 U.S.C. Section 1801, et seq., the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 6901, et seq., or other applicable state or
federal laws, rules, or regulations adopted pursuant thereto or common
law, and shall also include pollutants, contaminants, polychlorinated biphenyls, asbestos, urea
formaldehyde, petroleum and petroleum products, and agricultural chemicals.
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Event of Default. The words “Event of Default” mean any of the events of default set forth in
this Agreement in the default section of this Agreement.
Grantor. The word “Grantor” means Broadview Institute, Inc.
Guarantor. The word “Guarantor” means any guarantor, surety, or accommodation parry of any or
all of the Indebtedness.
Guaranty. The word “Guaranty” means the guaranty from Guarantor to Lender, including without
limitation a guaranty of all or part of the Note.
Hazardous Substances. The words “Hazardous Substances” mean materials that, because of their
quantity, concentration or physical, chemical or infectious characteristics, may cause or pose a
present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly used, treated,
stored, disposed of, generated, manufactured, transported or otherwise handled. The words
“Hazardous Substances” are used in their very broadest sense and include without limitation any
and all hazardous or toxic substances, materials or waste as defined by or listed under the
Environmental Laws. The term “Hazardous Substances” also includes, without limitation,
petroleum and petroleum by-products or any fraction thereof and asbestos.
Indebtedness. The word “Indebtedness” means the indebtedness evidenced by the Note or Related
Documents, including all principal and interest together with all other indebtedness and costs
and expenses for which Grantor is responsible under this Agreement or under any of the Related
Documents.
Lender. The word “Lender” means American Bank of St. Xxxx, its successors and assigns.
Note. The word “Note” means the Note executed by Broadview Institute, Inc. in the principal
amount of $300,000.00 dated March 27, 2007, together with all renewals of, extensions of,
modifications of, refinancings of, consolidations of, and substitutions for the note or credit
agreement.
Property. The word “Property” means all of Grantor’s right, title and interest in and to all
the Property as described in the “Collateral Description” section of this Agreement.
Related Documents. The words “Related Documents” mean all promissory notes, credit agreements,
loan agreements, environmental agreements, guaranties, security agreements, mortgage, deeds of
trust, security deeds, collateral mortgages, and all other instruments, agreements and
documents, whether now or hereafter existing, executed in connection with the indebtedness.
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GRANTOR HAS READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT AND AGREES
TO ITS TERMS. THIS AGREEMENT IS DATED MARCH 27, 2007.
GRANTOR: | ||||
BROADVIEW INSTITUTE, INC. | ||||
By: |
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Xxxxx X. Xxxxx, CEO of Broadview Institute, Inc. |
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