INVESCO COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FINANCE INVESTMENTS, LP, as Borrower INVESCO COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FINANCE TRUST, INC., as Guarantor REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Administrative Agent BOFA SECURITIES, INC., as Sole Lead Arranger...
Exhibit 10.3
Execution Version
INVESCO COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
FINANCE INVESTMENTS, LP,
as Borrower
INVESCO COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FINANCE TRUST, INC.,
as Guarantor
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,
as Administrative Agent
BOFA SECURITIES, INC.,
as Sole Lead Arranger and Sole Bookrunner
May 10, 2023
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. |
DEFINITIONS | 1 | ||||
1.01 Defined Terms |
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1.02 Other Definitional Provisions |
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1.03 Times of Day; Rates |
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1.04 Accounting Terms |
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1.05 Letter of Credit Amounts |
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2. |
LOANS AND LETTERS OF CREDIT | 32 | ||||
2.01 Revolving Credit Commitment |
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2.02 Borrowings, Conversions and Continuations of Loans |
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2.03 Minimum Loan Amounts |
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2.04 Funding |
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2.05 Interest |
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2.06 Determination of Rate |
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2.07 Letters of Credit |
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2.08 Use of Proceeds and Letters of Credit |
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2.09 Unused Commitment Fee |
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2.10 Administrative Agent and Arranger Fees |
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2.11 Letter of Credit Fees |
42 | |||||
2.12 Computation of Interest and Fees |
43 | |||||
2.13 [Reserved] |
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2.14 Cash Collateral |
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2.15 Defaulting Lenders |
45 | |||||
2.16 Additional Guarantors |
47 | |||||
3. |
PAYMENT OF OBLIGATIONS | 49 | ||||
3.01 Notes |
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3.02 Payment of Interest |
49 | |||||
3.03 Payments of Obligation |
50 | |||||
3.04 Mandatory Prepayment |
52 | |||||
3.05 Voluntary Prepayments |
52 | |||||
3.06 Reduction or Early Termination of Commitments |
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3.07 Lending Office |
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4. |
CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES | 53 | ||||
4.01 Taxes |
53 | |||||
4.02 Illegality |
58 | |||||
4.03 Inability to Determine Rate; Market Disruption |
58 | |||||
4.04 Increased Costs Generally |
60 | |||||
4.05 Compensation for Losses |
62 | |||||
4.06 Mitigation Obligations; Replacement of Lenders |
62 | |||||
5. |
SECURITY | 63 | ||||
5.01 Liens and Security Interest |
63 | |||||
5.02 Collateral Accounts; Capital Calls |
63 | |||||
5.03 Approved Intermediary Collateral Documents |
66 | |||||
5.04 Subordination of Claims |
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6. |
GUARANTY | 67 | ||||
6.01 Guaranty of Payment |
67 | |||||
6.02 Obligations Unconditional |
67 | |||||
6.03 Modifications |
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6.04 Waiver of Rights |
68 | |||||
6.05 Reinstatement |
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6.06 Remedies |
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6.07 Subrogation |
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6.08 Joint and Several Liability |
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7. |
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO CREDIT EXTENSIONS | 70 | ||||
7.01 Conditions to Initial Credit Extension |
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7.02 All Loans and Letters of Credit |
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8. |
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES | 73 | ||||
8.01 Organization and Good Standing of Borrower |
73 | |||||
8.02 Organization and Good Standing of Initial Guarantor |
73 | |||||
8.03 Organization and Good Standing of Other Loan Parties |
74 | |||||
8.04 Authorization and Power |
74 | |||||
8.05 No Conflicts or Consents |
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8.06 Enforceable Obligations |
74 | |||||
8.07 Priority of Liens |
74 | |||||
8.08 Financial Condition |
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8.09 Full Disclosure |
75 | |||||
8.10 No Default |
75 | |||||
8.11 No Litigation |
75 | |||||
8.12 Material Adverse Change |
75 | |||||
8.13 Taxes |
75 | |||||
8.14 Jurisdiction of Formation; Principal Office |
75 | |||||
8.15 ERISA Compliance |
75 | |||||
8.16 Compliance with Law |
76 | |||||
8.17 Hazardous Substances |
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8.18 Insider |
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8.19 Partnership Structure |
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8.20 Capital Commitments and Contributions |
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8.21 Terms of Guarantors and Approved Intermediaries; No Capital Call Termination Event |
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8.22 Investor Documents |
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8.23 Fiscal Year |
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8.24 Investment Company Act |
77 | |||||
8.25 Margin Stock |
77 | |||||
8.26 Sanctions |
77 | |||||
8.27 Anti-Corruption Laws |
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8.28 Credit Facility |
77 | |||||
8.29 No Defenses |
77 | |||||
8.30 Affected Financial Institution |
77 | |||||
8.31 Beneficial Ownership Regulation |
77 | |||||
9. |
AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS | 78 | ||||
9.01 Financial Statements, Reports and Notices |
78 | |||||
9.02 Payment of Taxes |
81 | |||||
9.03 Maintenance of Existence and Rights |
81 | |||||
9.04 Notice of Default |
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9.05 Other Notices |
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9.06 Compliance with Loan Documents and Constituent Documents |
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9.07 Books and Records; Access |
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9.08 Compliance with Law |
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9.09 Insurance |
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9.10 Authorizations and Approvals |
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9.11 Maintenance of Liens |
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9.12 Further Assurances |
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9.13 Investor Financial and Rating Information |
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9.14 Maintenance of REIT Status |
83 | |||||
9.15 Anti-Corruption Laws; Sanctions |
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9.16 Capital Calls |
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10. |
NEGATIVE COVENANTS | 83 | ||||
10.01 Mergers, Dissolution, Jurisdiction of Formation |
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10.02 Negative Pledge |
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10.03 Fiscal Year and Accounting Method |
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10.04 Constituent Documents |
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10.05 Transfer or Redemption of Interests, or Admission of, Investors |
85 | |||||
10.06 Capital Commitments |
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10.07 ERISA Compliance |
86 | |||||
10.08 Environmental Matters |
86 | |||||
10.09 Limitations on Dividends and Distributions |
86 | |||||
10.10 Limitation on Debt |
87 | |||||
10.11 Limitation on General Partner |
87 | |||||
10.12 Limitation on Guarantor Transfers |
87 | |||||
10.13 Limitation on Guarantor Investments |
87 | |||||
10.14 Withdrawals from Collateral Account |
87 | |||||
10.15 Sanctions |
87 | |||||
10.16 Anti-Corruption Laws |
87 | |||||
11. | EVENTS OF DEFAULT | 88 | ||||
11.01 Events of Default |
88 | |||||
11.02 Remedies Upon Event of Default |
90 | |||||
11.03 Performance by Administrative Agent |
91 | |||||
11.04 Application of Funds |
91 | |||||
12. | ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT | 92 | ||||
12.01 Appointment and Authority |
92 | |||||
12.02 Rights as a Lender |
92 | |||||
12.03 Exculpatory Provisions |
92 | |||||
12.04 Reliance by Administrative Agent |
93 | |||||
12.05 Delegation of Duties |
94 | |||||
12.06 Resignation of Administrative Agent |
94 | |||||
12.07 Non-Reliance on Administrative Agent and Other Lenders |
95 | |||||
12.08 No Other Duties, Etc. |
96 | |||||
12.09 Administrative Agent May File Proofs of Claim |
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12.10 Collateral and Guaranty Matters |
96 | |||||
12.11 Certain ERISA Matters |
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13. | MISCELLANEOUS | 98 | ||||
13.01 Amendments |
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13.02 Right of Setoff |
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13.03 Sharing of Payments by Lenders |
100 | |||||
13.04 Payments Set Aside |
101 | |||||
13.05 No Waiver; Cumulative Remedies; Enforcement |
101 | |||||
13.06 Expenses; Indemnity; Damage Waiver |
102 | |||||
13.07 Notices |
103 | |||||
13.08 Governing Law |
105 | |||||
13.09 WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL |
106 | |||||
13.10 Invalid Provisions |
107 | |||||
13.11 Successors and Assigns |
107 | |||||
13.12 Replacement of Lenders |
111 | |||||
13.13 Maximum Interest |
112 | |||||
13.14 Headings |
112 | |||||
13.15 Survival of Representations and Warranties |
112 | |||||
13.16 Limited Liability of Investors |
112 | |||||
13.17 Recourse |
113 | |||||
13.18 Confidentiality |
113 | |||||
13.19 USA Patriot Act; KYC Notice |
113 | |||||
13.20 No Advisory or Fiduciary Responsibility |
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13.21 Electronic Execution of Assignments and Certain Other Documents |
114 | |||||
13.22 Acknowledgement and Consent to Bail-In of Affected Financial Institutions |
115 | |||||
13.23 Counterparts; Integration; Effectiveness |
115 | |||||
13.24 ENTIRE AGREEMENT |
116 | |||||
13.25 Acknowledgment Regarding Any Supported QFCs |
116 |
SCHEDULES | ||
SCHEDULE 1.01 | Commitments | |
SCHEDULE 2.01 | Baseline Net Worth | |
SCHEDULE 13.07 | Addresses |
EXHIBITS | ||
EXHIBIT A: | Schedule of Investors | |
EXHIBIT B: | Revolving Credit Note | |
EXHIBIT C: | Loan Notice | |
EXHIBIT D: | Request for Letter of Credit | |
EXHIBIT E: | Security Agreement | |
EXHIBIT F: | Assignment of Account | |
EXHIBIT G: | [Reserved] | |
EXHIBIT H: | [Reserved] | |
EXHIBIT I: | Assignment and Assumption | |
EXHIBIT J: | Compliance Certificate | |
EXHIBIT K: | Forms of U.S. Tax Compliance Certificates | |
EXHIBIT L: | Form of Joinder Agreement | |
EXHIBIT M: | [Reserved] | |
EXHIBIT N: | Borrowing Base Certificate | |
EXHIBIT O: | Borrower’ Instruction Certificate / Remittance Instructions | |
EXHIBIT P: | Notice of Loan Prepayment |
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EXECUTION VERSION
THIS REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of December 14, 2022, and effective as of October 27, 2022, is entered into between Invesco Realty, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Lender”) and Invesco Commercial Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc. a Maryland corporation (the “Borrower”).
BACKGROUND
1. The Borrower was formed for the purpose of primarily originating real estate related loans.
2. An affiliate of the Lender will provide investment advisory services to the Borrower in connection with the conduct of the Borrower’s business and its operations.
3. The Borrower was formed on October 27, 2022, upon filing of the Articles of Incorporation of the Borrower with the Maryland State Department of Assessment and Taxation. All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to such terms in the charter of the Borrower, as may be amended and restated from time to time (the “Charter”).
4. The Borrower has requested that the Lender extend financing to the Borrower for the purpose of funding the formation, organization and other related expenses of the Borrower.
5. Accordingly, in consideration of the mutual agreements contained herein, and subject to the terms and conditions hereof, the Lender and the Borrower agree as follows:
ARTICLE I.
LOANS: RECORDKEEPING
SECTION 1.1 Loans. From time to time, Xxxxxxxx may request Lender to make a loan to Borrower (herein collectively called the “Loans” and individually each called a “Loan”) in an amount that when aggregated with the outstanding principal amount of all outstanding Loans hereunder may not exceed $30,000 (the “Maximum Aggregate Loan Amount”). Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Lender may in its sole discretion (and for the avoidance of doubt shall under no circumstance be obligated to) make such Loans to the Borrower on a revolving basis from time to time, as the Borrower may from time to time request in an amount that when aggregated with the outstanding principal amount of all outstanding Loans hereunder may not exceed the Maximum Aggregate Loan Amount.
SECTION 1.2 Recordkeeping. The Lender shall record in its records the date and amount of each Loan made hereunder, the amount of interest accrued daily on the Loan and any repayments thereof. In the absence of manifest error, the aggregate unpaid principal amount so recorded shall be the principal amount owing and unpaid on the applicable Loan. The failure to record any such information or any error in so recording any such information shall not, however, limit or otherwise affect the actual obligations of the Borrower hereunder to repay the principal amount of all Loans together with all interest accruing thereon.
ARTICLE II.
INTEREST
SECTION 2.1 Interest Rate. Each Loan shall bear interest on the outstanding principal amount, commencing on the date of such Loan until such Loan is paid in full. The interest rate of each Loan shall be paid at the short-term applicable federal rate in effect at the time such Loan is made, as published by the Internal Revenue Service from time to time.
SECTION 2.2 Interest Payment Dates. Accrued interest on each Loan shall be payable monthly in arrears on each Payment Date (as defined below), and on the Maturity Date, commencing with the first of such dates to occur after June 1, 2023. As used herein, “Payment Date” shall mean the 15th day of each calendar month thereafter, or if such 15th day is not a Business Day, the next succeeding Business Day.
SECTION 2.3 Computation of Interest. Interest on each Loan shall be computed on the basis of a 360 day year and the actual number of days elapsed since the prior Payment Date.
ARTICLE III.
MATURITY AND PAYMENTS
SECTION 3.1 Maturity. Principal on the Loans is payable in full 9 months from the date of such Loan (each, a “Maturity Date”).
SECTION 3.2 Prepayments. If funds are available, the Borrower may prepay the Loans at any time, in whole or in part, without penalty.
ARTICLE IV.
DEFAULT
SECTION 4.1 Events of Default. An “Event of Default” under this Agreement means any of the following:
(a) | A default by the Borrower, and continuance thereof for five (5) Business Days, in the payment when due of any interest on any Loan; |
(b) | A default on the payment when due of the principal amount of any Loan; |
(c) | A breach by the Borrower of any representation or warranty made by it in this Agreement; |
(d) | The Borrower or any subsidiary of the Borrower shall make an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or apply for or consent to the appointment of a receiver or trustee (or similar person in any jurisdiction) for them or for a substantial part of their property or business or such a receiver or trustee (or similar such person) shall otherwise be appointed; |
(e) | The commencement by the Borrower, or by another party against the Borrower, whether voluntary or involuntary, of bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, or liquidation proceedings or relief under any bankruptcy law or any law in any jurisdiction; or |
(f) | The issuance of any notice in relation to any of the foregoing events in clause (e) above for the relief of debtors shall be instituted by or against the Borrower, which are not dismissed within thirty (30) days of initiation. |
SECTION 4.2 Effect of Default. If an Event of Default shall occur and be continuing, then all principal and accrued but unpaid interest shall become immediately due and payable.
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ARTICLE V.
REPRESENTATIONS OF THE BORROWER
SECTION 5.1 Organization; Powers. The Borrower is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its organization, has all requisite power and authority to carry on its business as now conducted and, except where the failure to do so, individually or in the aggregate, could not reasonably be expected to result in a material adverse effect, is qualified to do business in, and is in good standing in, every jurisdiction where such qualification is required.
SECTION 5.2 Authorization; Enforceability. Entry into and performance of this Agreement and the borrowings hereunder (the “Transactions”) are within the Borrower’s organizational powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary organizational action. The Borrower has duly executed and delivered this Agreement, and this Agreement constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Borrower, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by (a) applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws of general applicability affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and (b) the application of general principles of equity (regardless of whether such enforceability is considered in a proceeding in equity or at law).
SECTION 5.3 Governmental Approvals; No Conflicts. The Transactions:
(a) do not require any consent or approval of, registration or filing with, or any other action by, the government of the United States of America, any other nation or any political subdivision thereof, whether state or local, and any agency, authority, instrumentality, regulatory body, court, central bank or other entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, taxing, regulatory or administrative powers or functions of or pertaining to government (“Governmental Authority”), except for such as have been obtained or made and are in full force and effect,
(b) will not violate any applicable law or regulation, the Charter or any order of any Governmental Authority,
(c) will not violate or result in a default under, indenture, agreement or other instrument binding upon the Borrower or any of its subsidiaries or assets, or give rise to a right thereunder to require any payment to be made by any such Person, and
(d) will not result in the creation or imposition of any lien on any asset of the Borrower or any of its subsidiaries.
ARTICLE VI.
MISCELLANEOUS
SECTION 6.1 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Borrower, the Lender and their respective successors and assigns; provided, however, that neither party to this Agreement may assign any rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party.
SECTION 6.2 Term; Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time on 30 days’ prior written notice to the other party. Upon termination, no additional Loans may be extended to the Borrower, but all outstanding Loans will become due and payable on the respective Maturity Date.
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SECTION 6.3 Waivers. The Borrower hereby waives presentment, demand for performance, notice of non-performance, protest, notice of protest and notice of dishonor. No delay on the part of Lender in exercising in any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver of such right or any other right.
SECTION 6.4 Governing Law. THIS AGREEMENT AND THE LOANS SHALL BE CONTRACTS MADE UNDER AND GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK WITHOUT RESPECT TO ITS CONFLICT OF LAWS PROVISIONS (OTHER THAN SECTION 5-1401 OF THE GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW). ALL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE BORROWER AND THE LENDER EXPRESSED HEREIN SHALL BE IN ADDITION TO AND NOT IN LIMITATION OF THOSE PROVIDED BY APPLICABLE LAW.
SECTION 6.5 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed by one or more parties to this Agreement on any number of separate counterparts, and all of said counterparts taken together shall be deemed to constitute one and the same instrument. This Agreement may be signed electronically via scanned signatures, Adobe Sign, DocuSign protocol or other electronic platform (including pdf or any electronic signature process complying with the U.S. federal ESIGN Act of 2000). All such signatures may be used in the place of original “wet ink” signatures to this Agreement or such other document and shall have the same legal effect as the physical delivery of an original signature.
SECTION 6.6 Severability of Provisions. If any one or more of the covenants, agreements, provisions or terms of this Agreement shall for any reason whatsoever be held invalid, then such covenants, agreements, provisions, or terms shall be deemed severable from the remaining covenants, agreements, provisions, and terms of this Agreement and shall in no way affect the validity or enforceability of the other provisions of this Agreement.
SECTION 6.7 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the full and entire understanding and agreement between the parties with regards to the Loans, and no party shall be liable or bound to any other party in any manner by any representations, warranties, covenants, and agreements except as specifically set forth herein. Lender acknowledges that following execution of this Agreement, there are no other loan agreements currently in effect between the Lender (or any affiliates thereof) and the Borrower.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
INVESCO REALTY, INC., as Lender | ||
By: | /s/ Xxxx Xxxxxxx | |
Name: Xxxx Xxxxxxx | ||
Title: Vice President | ||
INVESCO COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FINANCE TRUST, INC., as Borrower | ||
By: | /s/ Xxxx Xxxxxxx | |
Name: Xxxx Xxxxxxx | ||
Title: Director |
[Signature Page to Revolving Credit Agreement]