PROMISSORY NOTE
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EX-10.21 3 ex10-21.htm $320,000 PROMISSORY NOTE WITH SAMBRAND INTEREST, LLC (FEBRUARY 2013) ex10-21.htm
Successors and Assigns: This Note is for the benefit of Lender and the Lender's heirs, personal representatives and assigns. In the event of an assignment of the indebtedness represented by this Note or any part thereof, the rights and benefits hereunder, to the extent applicable to the indebtedness so assigned, may be transferred with such indebtedness. The covenants, term and conditions of this Note are binding on the Borrower, its successors and assigns who may have been consented to in writing by Lender and on all Guarantors hereof and such Guarantors heirs and personal representatives.
Exhibit 10.21
PROMISSORY NOTE
$320,000.00 | Houston, Texas February 25, 2013 |
Promise to Pay: For value received, Mint Leasing North, Inc., ("Borrower") a Texas Corporation domiciled at 323 North Loop West, Houston, Harris County, Texas 77008, promises to pay to the order of Sambrand Interests,LLC,a limited liability corporation ("Lender") at 1331Gemini Ste 103, Houston Texas 77058, or at other such address as Lender may from time to time specify in writing, in lawful money of the United States of America, the sum of Three Hundred Twenty Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($320,000.00), together with accrued interest on the unpaid principal balance thereof, from February 25, 2013, until maturity on or about February 25, 2014.
Interest Rate: The unpaid balance of this Note shall bear interest prior to maturity at a fixed rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum. All interest due hereunder shall be computed on the basis of a year of three hundred and sixty-five (365) days and charged for the actual number of days elapsed.
Payment: Borrower shall pay Lender monthly interest payments in the amount of $3,200.00 commencing no later than March 25, 2013 during the twelve-month term of the Note. Upon completion of the interest-only payments, ending with the final credited month on February 25, 2014, Borrower shall pay Lender the Note in full in the amount of $320,000.00.
The following is a recapitulation of the Borrower's payment obligations to Lender:
1) March 25, 2013 | $ | 3,200.00 | ||
2) April 25, 2013 | $ | 3,200.00 | ||
3) May 25, 2013 | $ | 3,200.00 | ||
4) June 25, 2013 | $ | 3,200.00 | ||
5) July 25, 2013 | $ | 3,200.00 | ||
6) August 25, 2013 | $ | 3,200.00 | ||
7) September 25, 2013 | $ | 3,200.00 | ||
8) October 25, 2013 | $ | 3,200.00 | ||
9) November 25, 2013 | $ | 3,200.00 | ||
10) December 25, 2013 | $ | 3,200.00 | ||
11) January 25, 2014 | $ | 3,200.00 | ||
12) February 25, 2014 | $ | 323,200.00 |
Default: This Note shall become immediately due and payable upon the occurrence of one or more of the following events ("Events of Default") provided such event(s) continues after seven (7) business days of written notice thereof has been given to Borrower with respect to any monetary default and after twenty days of written notice with respect to any non-monetary default:
(1) If default shall be made in the payment of any installment of principal or interest under the Note when due and payable;
(2) If default shall be made in the performance or observance of any covenant, agreement or condition set forth in this Note;
(3) If a decree or order by a court of competent jurisdiction shall have been entered:
(a) Adjudging the Borrower a bankrupt; or
(b) Approving a petition seeking reorganization or rearrangement of Borrower under the Bankruptcy Act, or any other similar applicable Federal or State laws; or
(c) Appointing a receiver, liquidator or trustee or similar functionary to take charge of all or substantially all, of the assets of Borrower; or
(d) Directing the winding up or liquidation of Borrower's affairs.
(4) If the Borrower shall:
(a) Institute voluntary proceedings to be adjudged a bankrupt; or
(b) Consent to the filing of bankruptcy petition against it or file a petition or answer or consent seeking reorganization or rearrangement under the Bankruptcy Act, or any other similar applicable Federal or State laws, or consent to the filing of such petition: or
(c) Consent to the appointment of a receiver, liquidator or trustee or similar functionary to take charge of all, or substantially all, of the assets of Borrower; or
(d) Make a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors; or
(e) Admit in writing its inability to pay its debts generally as they become due;
(5) Upon Failure of Borrower to:
(a) Maintain its books, accounts and records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; or
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(b) Duly comply with all the laws applicable to Borrower and its business, the violation of which would have a material and adverse effect on the Borrower; or
(c) Timely file all Federal and State tax returns and pay all taxes as due when due;
or
(6) If Borrower defaults under any of its agreements with third parties for money borrowed; or
(7) If there shall be dissolution or liquidation of Borrower; or
(8) If Borrower assigns, or attempts to assign, this Note without the prior, express, written consent of Lender. Lender, at his sole discretion, may withhold such consent.
If an Event of Default occurs in the payment of this Note, then, at the option of Lender, exercised by written notice to Borrower as set forth herein, the unpaid principal balance of this Note, together with any interest accrued hereon, shall forthwith be and become due and payable and the Lender may, without limitation, prejudice or waiver, proceed to protect and enforce his rights by action at law, suit in equity, or foreclosure under any instrument securing the Note or Lender may resort to any two or more of such remedies, such remedies being cumulative and not exclusive.
If default is made in the payment of this Note at maturity, regardless of how its maturity is or might be brought about and this Note is placed in the hands of an attorney for collection or suit is filed hereon, or proceedings in bankruptcy or probate or other legal proceedings are initiated for collection hereof, the Borrower promises and agrees to pay all reasonable costs, fees and expenses, including, without limitation, attorneys fees and collection fees incurred by Lender in any such case.
Default Rate of Interest: If an Event of Default occurs and Borrower is given notice of such Event of Default as herein provided, the rate of interest applicable to the unpaid principal balance of the Note, from the day notice is given to Borrower until the unpaid principal balance of the Note is paid in full, shall be the maximum interest rate allowed under the governing law now or hereafter in effect in the State of Texas. The foregoing notwithstanding, it is expressly stipulated and agreed to be the intent of the Lender and the Borrower or any other holder of this Note, at all times, to comply with the usury laws and all other laws relating to this Note and any instrument executed by the Borrower in connection herewith now or hereafter in effect in the State of Texas. Accordingly, it is agreed that, notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this Note or any other document related hereto, in no event shall this Note or any such other document require the payment or permit the collection of interest in excess of the maximum amount permitted by such laws. If the laws of the State of Texas are ever revised, repealed or judicially interpreted as to render usurious any amount called for herein or under any other such document or if the terms and provisions of accordance to the above or at the duly designated address at such time as notice is given.
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In witness thereof, the parties, wishing to be bound by the terms of this Note, affix their signatures below on this 25th day of February 2013
BORROWER | LENDER |
/s/ Jerry Parish | /s/ Chuck Waddell |
Jerry Parish | Chuck Waddell |
President | Advisor |
Mint Leasing North, Inc. | Sambrand Interests, LLC |
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