SECONDAGREEMENT TO MODIFY LOAN DOCUMENTS

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Exhibit 10.1
 
 
SECOND AGREEMENT TO MODIFY LOAN DOCUMENTS
 
THIS SECOND AGREEMENT TO MODIFY LOAN DOCUMENTS (“Agreement”) is entered into as of July 2, 2008, by WILSON FAMILY COMMUNITIES, INC., a Delaware corporation (“Borrower”), and RBC BANK (USA), formerly known as RBC CENTURA BANK, a North Carolina banking corporation (individually, as a “Lender” and as “Agent” for all “Lenders” [as defined below]), FRANKLIN BANK SSB, and INTERNATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE, LAREDO, TEXAS, a Texas state banking association (individually, as a “Lender” and collectively, with RBC CENTURA BANK, “Lenders”). Borrower, Agent, and Lenders, for and in consideration of the recitals and mutual promises contained herein, confirm and agree as follows:
 
RECITALS
 
A.     Agent, Lenders and Borrower previously entered into that certain Borrowing Base Loan Agreement (Syndicated Revolving Line of Credit) dated as of June 29, 2007 (as the same has been amended, modified, extended, increased, restated, and renewed, from time to time, “Loan Agreement”), whereby Lenders previously extended to Borrower a master line of credit in the current principal sum of Thirty Million Dollars ($30,000,000.00) (as the same has been amended, modified, extended, increased, restated, and renewed, from time to time, “Master Line”).
 
B.     The Master Line is evidenced by that certain Promissory Note (RBC Centura Bank) in the current principal sum of Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000.00) (as the same has been amended, modified, extended, increased, restated, and renewed, from time to time, “Centura Note”), that certain Promissory Note (International Bank of Commerce, Laredo, Texas) in the current principal sum of Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000.00) (as the same has been amended, modified, extended, increased, restated, and renewed, from time to time, “IBC Note”), and that certain Promissory Note (Franklin Bank SSB) in the current principal sum of Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000.00) (as the same has been amended, modified, extended, increased, restated, and renewed, from time to time, “Franklin Bank Note,” collectively with Centura Note and IBC Note, “Note”) all dated June 29, 2007.
 
C.     The Note is secured by, among other things, multiple security instruments referred to in the singular as the “Deed of Trust” for each and every “Approved Subdivision” (both as defined in the Loan Agreement) financed with the proceeds of the Loan.
 
D.     All of the documents evidencing or relating to the Master Line, including this Agreement, and any other modification agreements or amendments that have been or will be executed in connection with the Master Line, collectively shall be referred to as the “Loan Documents.” All capitalized terms not specifically defined herein shall have the meanings given to such terms in the Loan Agreement.
 
F.     Borrower has requested that Lenders modify the Master Line by, among other things, extending the “Master Line Termination Date” (as defined in the Loan Agreement and Note) from the current date of June 29, 2008, to August 29, 2008 (“New Master Line Termination Date”) and such other modifications as are set forth herein.
 
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G.      Agent and Lenders are willing to consent to the modifications to the Loan Documents set forth herein, subject to the conditions set forth below.   The date on which all conditions set forth herein have been satisfied shall be referred to as the “Modification Closing Date.”
 
AGREEMENT
 
NOW,  THEREFORE,  in  consideration  of  the  foregoing  premises  and  other  valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
 
1.       Recitals. The preamble, recitals and any exhibits hereto are hereby incorporated into this Agreement.
 
2.       Extension  of  the  Master  Line  Termination  Date.    From  and  after  the Modification Closing Date, the Master Line Termination Date is hereby extended from the current date of June 29, 2008, to the New Master Line Termination Date of August 29, 2008 (“New Master Line Termination Date”).   All references in the Loan Documents to the Master Line Termination Date shall be revised to refer to the New Master Line Termination Date set forth herein.
 
3.       Forbearance of Spec Home Limitation and Developed Lot Limitation.
 
3.1 Forbearance of Spec Home Limitation. Borrower is currently not in compliance with the Spec Home limitation as set forth in Section 1.3(a) of Exhibit “C” to the Loan Agreement (“Spec Home Limitation Violation”). Borrower has requested and Agent and Lenders have agreed to forbear from exercising their remedies with regard to the Spec Home Limitation Violation until August 29, 2008 (“Spec Home Forbearance Period”), provided no additional defaults under the Loan occur between the date hereof and August 29, 2008. From and after August 29, 2008, Borrower shall be in compliance with the Spec Home limitation.
 
  3.2             Forbearance of Developed Lot Limitation.   Section 1.3(a) of Exhibit “C” to the Loan Agreement requires that not more than twenty percent (20%) of the Eligible Property owned by Borrower shall consist of Developed  Lots  (“Developed Lot Limitation”). Borrower is currently  not  in  compliance  with  the  Developed  Lot  Limitation  (“Developed  Lot  Limitation Violation”).   Borrower has requested and Agent and Lenders have agreed to forbear from exercising their  remedies  with  regard  to  the  Developed  Lot  Limitation  Violation  until  August  29,  2008 (“Developed Lot Forbearance  Period,” collectively with the Spec Home Forbearance Period, “Forbearance Period”), provided no additional defaults under the Loan occur between the date hereof and August 29, 2008.   From and after August 29, 2008, Borrower shall be in compliance with all convenants and limitations in the Loan Agreement, including without limitation the Developed Lot Limitation.
 
  3.3             Advancement of Loan  Funds During Forbearance Period. Notwithstanding the Spec Home Limitation Violation and Developed Lot Limitation Violation or any provision in the Loan Documents to the contrary, during the Forbearance Period, Lender shall continue to “Advance” (as defined in the Loan Agreement) Loan funds to Borrower pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Loan Agreement (excepting any condition which is not satisfied due solely to the existence of the Spec Home Limitation Violation and Developed Lot Limitation Violation), provided no additional defaults exist under the Loan during the Forbearance Period. Furthermore the amount available to be advanced will be determined without regard to the Spec Home Limitation Violation or Developed Lot Limitation Violation.
 
4.               Conditions Precedent.   In no event shall Agent have any obligation to close this transaction unless and until all of the following conditions are satisfied:

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 4.1     No Defaults. Other than in connection with the Spec Home Limitation Violation and Developed Lot Limitation Violation,there shall be no: (a) uncured Event of Default under the Master Line or under any of the Loan Documents, (b) continuing representation, covenant or warranty hereunder or under the Loan Documents that is false or misleading in any manner, and (c) event currently existing which, with the passage of time or the giving of notice or both, will result in an Event of Default or the falsity of any continuing representation, covenant or warranty hereunder or under the Loan Documents.
 
  4.2     No Financial Change. There has been no material adverse change in the financial condition of Borrower or any Borrower Party since the closing of the Master Line.
 
  4.3     Payment Of Lender’s Costs. Borrower pays to Agent the applicable Commitment Fee and all of Agent’s costs and expenses incurred in connection with the documentation and closing of the modifications to the Loan Documents described herein, including without limitation all attorneys’ fees, title costs, recording charges and other closing fees and costs.
 
  4.4     Additional Documents. Agent has received all additional documents executed by Borrower as required by Agent in connection with this Agreement.
 
5.       Representations and Warranties. Borrower hereby represents and warrants to Lenders as follows:
 
  5.1     No Default. Other than in connection with the Spec Home Limitation Violation and Developed Lot Limitation Violation, no Event of Default under any of the Loan Documents has occurred that remains uncured, and no event has occurred which, with the giving of notice or the passage of time, or both, would constitute an Event of Default under any of the Loan Documents.
 
  5.2     Representations and Warranties. As of the date hereof, all of the representations and warranties contained in all of the Loan Documents remain true, correct, complete and accurate except to the extent such representations and warranties would be affected by the Spec Home Limitation Violation or Developed Lot Limitation Violation.
 
  5.3    No New Liens. Borrower has granted no liens or permitted any encumbrances upon any “Project” or security interests in any “Lot” or “Home” (all as defined in the Loan Agreement) described in the Loan Documents, except for the liens and security interests permitted under the Loan Agreement.
 
  5.4     No Claims or Defenses. As of the date hereof, neither Borrower nor any Borrower Party has any claims against Agent or any Lender nor defenses to the enforcement of any of the Loan Documents in accordance with their respective terms, as amended by this Agreement.
 
  5.5     Satisfaction of Conditions. All of the conditions precedent set forth herein have been fully satisfied.
 
6.       Further Assurances. Borrower agrees to perform such other and further acts, and to execute such additional documents, agreements, notices or financing statements, as Agent deems necessary or desirable from time to time to create, preserve, continue, perfect, validate or carry out any of Agent’s and Lenders’ rights under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents.
 
7.        Integration. All rights, remedies, powers and interest provided for Agent and Lenders herein are in addition to the rights, remedies, powers and interests provided for Agent and Lenders in the Loan Documents, the terms and provisions of which are incorporated herein by this reference and made a part hereof. If and to the extent any term or provision hereof is inconsistent with any term or provision of the Loan Documents, the term or provision of this Agreement shall prevail.
 
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8.       Section Headings. The section headings of this Agreement are included for convenience only, and shall not affect the construction or interpretation of any provision of this Agreement.
 
9.       Entire Agreement. Amendments. Except as expressly amended herein, the Loan Agreement, the Note and all of the other Loan Documents remain unmodified and in full force and effect. This Agreement and all of the other Loan Documents contain the entire agreement between Borrower, Agent and Lenders with respect to the Master Line, and all prior negotiations, commitments, understandings and agreements concerning any modification of the Master Line are superseded by this Agreement and the Loan Documents. No amendment, modification, supplement, extension, termination or waiver of any provision of this Agreement, any Loan Document, or any other agreement executed in connection with any of the foregoing is effective unless in writing and signed by Agent, Lenders and Borrower, and then only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose given.
 
10.     Governing Law. The Loan Documents shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the internal laws of the State of Texas and the applicable laws of the United States of America, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
 
11.     Attorneys’ Fees. If any action or other proceeding is brought to interpret or enforce any provision of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover attorneys’ fees and expenses.
 
12.     Binding Effect. This Agreement and the other Loan Documents shall be binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of, Borrower, Agent and Lenders and their respective successors and assigns, or heirs and personal representatives, as applicable, subject to any provision of the Loan Documents restricting transfers of the Property.
 
13.     Severability of Provisions. No provision of this Agreement or any other Loan Document that is held to be inoperative, unenforceable and invalid shall affect the remaining provisions, and this and all provisions of this Agreement and the Loan Documents are hereby declared to be severable.
 
14.     Miscellaneous. No reference to this Agreement is necessary in any instrument or document at any time referring to the Loan Documents. A reference to the Loan Documents is deemed a reference to such document as modified hereby.
 
15.     No Commitment. The furnishing of this Agreement and other modification documents shall in no way be construed as a commitment by Agent or any Lender to modify, amend, extend or otherwise alter the Loan Documents. Neither Agent or any Lender is under an obligation to close the transaction evidenced by this Agreement unless this Agreement and all related documents are returned to Agent fully executed by Borrower, and unless this Agreement is actually executed by Agent and Lenders and delivered to Borrower.
 
16.     Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties hereto on separate counterparts, each of which, when so executed and delivered shall be an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same instrument.
 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date set forth on the cover page of this Agreement.
 
  BORROWER  
       
 
WILSON FAMILY COMMUNITIES, INC.,
a Delaware corporation
 
       
  By: /s/ Clark Wilson   
  Name: Clark Wilson   
  Title: President and Chief Executive Officer   
       
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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  AGENT  
           
 
RBC BANK (USA), formerly known as RBC CENTURA BANK, a North Carolina banking corporation
 
           
    By: /s/ Traniece Peterson   
      Traniece Peterson  , Vice President   
 
 
  LENDER  
           
 
RBC BANK (USA), formerly known as RBC CENTURA BANK, a North Carolina banking corporation
 
           
    By: /s/ Traniece Peterson    
      Traniece Peterson   , Vice President   
 
 
 
[Signatures continued on the following page.]
 
 
 
 
 
 
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  LENDER    
             
 
FRANKLIN BANK SSB, a Texas state savings bank
 
             
    By: /s/ Celli Lyon     
      Celli Lyon  , its  VP   
 
 
 
 
 
 
[Signatures continued on the following page.]
 
 
 
 
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  LENDER    
             
 
INTERNATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE,
LAREDO, TEXAS, a Texas state banking association
 
             
    By: /s/ Chad Wilson     
      Chad Wilson  , its  FVP   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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CONSENT OF GUARANTORS
 
THE UNDERSIGNED GUARANTOR UNDER THAT CERTAIN AMENDED AND RESTATED CONTINUING GUARANTY AGREEMENT DATED JUNE 23, 2008 AND INDEMNITOR UNDER THAT CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL INDEMNITY DATED JUNE 5, 2008 AND THOSE CERTAIN AMENDED AND RESTATED ENVIRONMENTAL INDEMNITIES BOTH DATED JUNE 23, 2008, HEREBY CONSENT TO THE ABOVE AMENDMENTS, AND HEREBY REAFFIRM THEIR GUARANTIES, AS SO AMENDED, WHICH GUARANTIES ARE OF BORROWER’S REPAYMENT OF CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE MASTER LINE AND COMPLETION OF CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE LOAN DOCUMENTS AND WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE SUBJECT PROPERTY.
 
 
GREEN BUILDERS, INC., a Texas corporation,
formerly known as WILSON HOLDINGS INC., a
Nevada corporation
 
       
  By: /s/ Clark N. Wilson   
  Clark N. Wilson, its President  
       
 
 
 
 
 
 
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