General Certifications:

The undersigned declares that, to the best of his / her knowledge, the statements set forth herein are true. REDSTONE (and its subsidiaries and/or affiliates) is hereby authorized to obtain verification of any information provided herein. 

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THIS AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is entered into as of this day of    Date    by and between Redstone Funding LLC (“REDSTONE”), a Delaware Corporation, having its principal officer at 200 West Jackson Blvd., Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60606 and        (“Broker”), 
a     Company Name   having its principal office at     Address    .

Preliminary Statements

PRELIMINARY STATEMENTS WHEREAS, REDSTONE is a mortgage lender that originates and funds residential mortgage loans for portfolio and / or sale to investors in the secondary market;

WHEREAS, Broker assists perspective borrowers in locating residential mortgage lenders to nance the purchase and refinance of residential property;

WHEREAS, Broker assists prospective borrowers in completing and processing loan applications, and evaluates such applications for consideration and review by various residential mortgage lenders;

WHEREAS, REDSTONE and Broker desire to enter into a nonexclusive relationship under which Broker may submit such loan applications and supporting documentation to REDSTONE f rom time to time for its consideration; and

WHEREAS, REDSTONE desires to consider making loans secured by mortgages to such prospective borrowers in accordance with established terms and conditions.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and for other good and valuable consideration the receipt, sufficiency, and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as follows:

Section 1. Application and Amendment of the Broker Guide.

REDSTONE has provided to Broker and Broker has received and reviewed the REDSTONE Underwriting Rate Guide / Matrix (together as The “Guide”), which is incorporated by reference in its entirety into this Agreement. Broker has had the opportunity to ask questions of REDSTONE concerning the guide. Broker understands and agrees that REDSTONE can amend, alter, modify, supplement, replace, or restate the Guide (an “Amendment”) at any time, f rom time to time, in its sole discretion without the consent of Broker and that Redstone interpretation of the Guide, as applicable, shall be final and binding on Broker in all respects. REDSTONE shall give notice to Broker of an Amendment to the Guide, and the Amendment shall become effective immediately or as specifically provided therein. In the event of any inconsistencies between the provisions of this Agreement and the Guide, this Agreement shall control.

Section 2. Definitions.

Unless otherwise defined herein, the capitalization terms used herein shall have the meanings set forth in the guide. Section 2. Definitions. Unless otherwise defined herein, the capitalization terms used herein shall have the meanings set forth in the guide.

Section 3. Eligible Loans; Pricing.

(a) Redstone Loan Programs and Products. REDSTONE will accept only those Loan Applications which conform to theLoan Programs and Products then offered by REDSTONE. Broker acknowledges that REDSTONE reserves the right to alter, add, or delete Loan Programs and Products f rom time to time by amending the Guide, and Broker accepts responsibility for knowing which Loan Programs and Products are offered by REDSTONE at any given time. Broker shall be responsible for assuring that each Eligible Loan Application submitted to REDSTONE complies with all of the terms and conditions of Redstone Loan Programs and Products, and the terms and conditions hereof at the timeBroker registers the Eligible Loan Application with REDSTONE.

(b) Eligible Loan Pricing. REDSTONE shall make available to Broker, on a periodic basis, rate and pricing information applicable to itsLoan Programs and Products via the REDSTONE website (www.rsmtg.com). Such rate and pricing information as contained in theRate Guide / Matrix is subject to change without notice. Broker shall comply with the guidelines set forth in the Guide concerning interest rates and lock‐ins which apply to the particular Loan Programs and Products then offered by REDSTONE.

Section 4. Broker Requirements.

(a) Taking of Loan Applications. Broker shall take Loan Applications in its own name through its employees. All LoanApplications must have been originated and processed by Broker. Broker shall not submit third party originations under this Agreement.

(b) Registration; Application. Broker shall register each Eligible Loan Application with REDSTONE as set forth in theGuide. Broker shall submit for each Eligible Loan Application registered with REDSTONE, the application signed by the prospective borrowers and such credit, financial and other information as set forth in the Guide and / or as may be required by law. Loan Applications submitted by Broker shall be considered registered upon receipt by Broker or written or electronic registration confirmation from REDSTONE. Broker shall assist REDSTONE in obtaining any additional information needed by REDSTONE or to otherwise facilitate the closing of the loan transaction.

(c) Export of Data Feed and Document Images. Broker shall electronically export to REDSTONE or its designee(s), such loan information data and loan document images as set forth in the Guide and as reasonably required by REDSTONE.Loan Information data shall be exported at time of loan registration or as REDSTONE may otherwise reasonably require. In the event Broker requests an Eligible Loan Application preapproval from REDSTONE, document images shall be exported by Broker two (2) days prior to Redstone pre‐approval decision.

(d)Performance of Broker Services. In addition to taking the information f rom prospective borrowers and filling out theLoan Applications, Broker shall perform services including but not limited to all of the following services:

(i) Comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, including but not limited to the Real EstateSettlement Procedures Act, The Equal Credit Opportunity Act, the Truth in Lending Act, the Fair CreditReporting Act, predatory lending, usury, consumer credit laws, and any other government regulatory requirements relevant to brokerage of real property secured loan applications in each jurisdiction where the real property securing the promissory note is located;
(ii) RESERVED;
(iii) Analyze the prospective borrower’s income and debt after verifying same and prequalifying the prospective borrower to determine the maximum Eligible Loan that the prospective borrower can afford; educate the prospective borrower in the home buying and financing process, advise the borrower about the different types of loan products available, and demonstrate how closing costs and monthly payments would vary under each product;
(iv) Collect financial information (tax returns, bank statements) and other related documents that are part of the application process and verify and review the same for completeness and accuracy;
(v) Initiate / order VOEs (verifications of employment) and VODs (verifications of deposits), and verify and review the same for completeness and accuracy;
(vi) Initiate / order request for mortgage and other loan verifications;
(vii) Initiate / order appraisals;
(viii) Initiate / order inspections or engineering reports;
(ix) Assist prospective borrowers in understanding and clearing credit problems;
(x) Maintain regular contact with prospective borrowers, real estate Agents, and REDSTONE, between application and closing to apprise them of the status of the application and to gather any additional information as needed; and
(xi) Order legal documents.

Section 5. Duties of REDSTONE.

(a) Underwriting of Loan Applications. REDSTONE shall be solely responsible for underwriting all Loan Applications provided by Broker. REDSTONE shall have no obligation to approve or close an Eligible Loan Application which in its sole discretion does not meet Redstone underwriting requirements. In making its determination, REDSTONE expressly disclaims any inference Broker may draw as to the general quality or acceptability of the Eligible Loan Application. REDSTONE retains sole and absolute discretion to reject any EligibleLoan Application which does not comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Guide or its underwriting standards, or for any reason whatsoever (except as prohibited by law), and to set the terms and conditions of any approval of an Eligible Loan Application. REDSTONE shall notify Broker of Redstone disposition of an Eligible LoanApplication as set forth in the guide.

(b) Closing of Loan Applications. Loan Applications will close in the name of REDSTONE. In the absence of any changes occurring or arising after its approval, REDSTONE, or its agents, shall promptly proceed to the closing of each approved Eligible Loan Application in accordance with the terms and conditions of its approval. REDSTONE, or its agents, shall prepare the closing package and close the Eligible Loan Application in its name and with its own funds. Unless otherwise agreed, REDSTONE, or its agents, shall contact, and arrange with borrower and all other necessary parties, each loan closing. REDSTONE, or its agents, shall promptly advise broker as each loan closes and will promptly advise Broker of any issues that may delay a loan closing. REDSTONE shall be responsible for customer service and support with respect to requests for such Eligible Loans after they are closed.

(c) Disclosure and Closing Statement. REDSTONE will provide any and all disclosures and Closing Statements (including but not limited to the Loan Estimate, Closing Disclosure, and others required by law or prudent lending practices) to prospective borrowers within time periods required.

Section 6. Compensation.

REDSTONE will convey to the settlement agent, after its review and approval, Broker’s instructions to remit to Broker at closing all qualified expenses and compensation for services provided to borrowers and / or REDSTONE.

Section 7. Privacy of Nonpublic Personal Information.

All capitalized terms used in this Section 7 and not otherwise defined shall have the meaning set forth in the federal “Privacy of Consumer Financial Information” regulation, as amended f rom time to time (the “Privacy Regulation”), issued pursuant to Section 504 of the Gramm‐Leach‐Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801 et seq.). Both parties acknowledge that the Privacy Regulation governs disclosures of nonpublic personal information about consumers.

(a) Nonpublic Personal Information Security. Both parties hereby represent and warrant as follows with respect to any nonpublic personal information released to it by the other party: (i) the receiving party controls access to the network on which any such nonpublic personal information is stored, through the compliance with and utilization of its information security measures which restrict access; and (ii) the receiving party shall comply with its respective information security measures.

(b)Use of Nonpublic Personal Information. Both parties hereby agree that they shall: (i) comply with the terms and provisions of the Privacy Regulation, including, without limitation, the provisions regarding the sharing of nonpublic personal information; (ii) not disclose or use any nonpublic personal information that it obtains f rom the other party except to carry out the purpose for which such nonpublic personal information was provided, or as otherwise permitted by the Privacy Regulation and other applicable laws; (iii) comply with its respective information security standards; (iv)not make any changes to its security measures that would increase the risk of an unauthorized access.

(c)Return of Nonpublic Personal Information; Remedy. At any time, upon the other party’s request, either party shall return all nonpublic personal information provided by the other party in such party’s possession except to the extent retention is legally required. Both parties agree that money damages would not be a sufficient remedy for any breach of this Section 7 and that the non‐breaching party shall be entitled to seek injunctive or other equitable relief to remedy or prevent any breach or threatening breach of this Section 7. Such remedy shall not be the exclusive remedy for any breach of this Section 7, but shall be in addition to all other rights and remedies available at law or in equity.

Section 8. Representations, Warranties, and Covenants of Broker.

As an inducement to REDSTONE to enter into this Agreement and to perform its duties hereunder, Broker represents, warrants, and covenants to REDSTONE, as of the date of this Agreement and as of the date each Eligible Loan Application is submitted to REDSTONE, as follows:

(a)Due Organization; Good Standing. Broker is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing (in the case of a corporation or limited liability company) under the laws of the state governing its creation and existence, and broker is qualified and in good standing in the states where the mortgaged properties in each Eligible Loan Application are located, if the laws of such states require licensing or qualification in order to conduct business of the type conducted by Broker.

(b)Authority and Capacity. Broker has full power, authority and capacity to enter into this Agreement, and to perform its obligations hereunder. The execution and delivery of this Agreement, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby have been duly and validly authorized by all requisite action. This Agreement constitutes a valid and legally binding Agreement of Broker enforceable in accordance with its terms.

(c)No Conflicts. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by Broker, its compliance with the terms hereof and consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, will not violate, conflict with, result in a breach of, give rise to any right of termination, cancellation or acceleration under, constitute a default under, be prohibited by or require any additional approval under its articles of incorporation (in the case of a corporation), bylaws, partnership agreement or other applicable organizational documents or any instrument or agreement to which it is a party or by which it is bound, or any applicable federal, state, county, local, or foreign law, or any judicial or administrative decree, order, ruling or regulation, applicable to it.

(d)Compliance with Laws. Broker has complied, and shall comply, both in the conduct of its business generally, and in its origination of each Eligible Loan Application, with all applicable laws, including, without limitation, the Equal CreditOpportunity Act and Regulation B, including without limitation its requirements relating to nondiscrimination; the Truth in Lending Act and Regulation Z; the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, and Regulation X; Gramm‐Leach‐Bliley Act and the Privacy Regulation; and state laws and regulations governing mortgage lending and mortgage brokerage. Broker represents and warrants that it and each member of its staff is properly licensed in all jurisdictions where required for the origination of loans as provided for in this Agreement and agrees to maintain all applicable licenses and approvals in good standing during the term of this Agreement. Broker shall maintain, available for Redstone inspection, evidence of compliance with all such requirements.

(e)Notice of Threatening Actions. Broker has not been issued any Administrative order, cease and desist decree or been the subject of any regulatory action nor is there any reasonable basis therefore. Broker shall immediately advise REDSTONE in writing of any inquiry or pending or threatening action, by way of a proceeding or otherwise, to revoke or limit any license, permit, authorization or approval issued or granted by any federal, state or local government or quasigovernmental body, or any agency or instrumentality thereof, necessary for Broker or any staff member to conduct its business, or to impose any penalty or other disciplinary sanction in connection therewith, or any other sanction that would materially affect Broker’s business. In addition, in the event Broker receives any letter, notice, or other writing f rom any regulatory agency with respect to any Eligible Loan Application registered with REDSTONE, Broker shall advise REDSTONE immediately of such notice and deliver a copy of the notice to REDSTONE.

(f)SAFE Act. Broker attest to the fact they are in full compliance with the SAFE Act, including but not limited to,appropriate licensing and / or registration of individuals acting as Mortgage Loan Originators “MLO’s”, further REDSTONE contains a copy of Broker internal SAFE Act plan.

(g)Litigation. Except as previously disclosed in writing to and acknowledged in writing by REDSTONE, neither broker nor any of its staff members are party to (i) any litigation as a defendant involving fraud, misrepresentations, violation of any state or federal lending laws or regulatory compliance, or (ii) any negative investor or regulatory findings through audits, examinations or mortgage guaranty insurance investigations.

(h)No Untrue or Misleading Statements. No representation, warranty, or written statement made by Broker to REDSTONE in this Agreement or in any Eligible Loan Application, schedule, exhibit, written statement, or document furnished to REDSTONE in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby contains or will contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omits or will omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements contained herein or therein not misleading.

(i)Business Information. Broker shall furnish REDSTONE and its representatives with any necessary information and data concerning the affairs of Broker, as REDSTONE may reasonably request, including without limitation information regarding the status of its licenses, permits, authorizations, and approvals necessary for the conduct of its business as well as copies of such documents.

(j)Financial Statements. Broker shall furnish to REDSTONE copies of statements of Broker’s financial condition at Redstone request. Statements of financial condition shall be audited statements if such are obtained in the normal course of business. Broker hereby represents and warrants to REDSTONE that such statements fairly present the pertinent results of operations and changes in financial position for each of such periods, and the financial position at the end of each such period of the Broker and its subsidiaries.

(k)Credit Reports. Broker agrees that REDSTONE may obtain business credit reports concerning Broker and, unless Broker is a publicly traded company, personal credit reports concerning those with a material interest in Broker (“Material Parties”) as determined solely by REDSTONE, if REDSTONE in its sole discretion so elects. Broker represents and warrants that it has obtained its Material Parties’ consents for REDSTONE to obtain those personal credit reports for this purpose. Without notice to Broker or Material Parties, REDSTONE may periodically obtain both business credit reports concerning Broker and personal credit reports concerning Material Parties. Broker will notify REDSTONE immediately of any change to its Material Parties or any change in control of Broker.

(l)Ability to Perform. Broker represents that it employs or will employ a sufficient number of knowledgeable, capable, and trained individuals to perform the services required by this Agreement.

Section 9. Representations, Warranties and Covenants as to Loan Applications.

As further inducement to REDSTONE to enter into this Agreement and to perform its obligations here under, Broker represents warrants and covenants to REDSTONE as to each Eligible Loan Application submitted to REDSTONE as follows:

(a)Compliance with Laws. As of the date each Eligible Loan Application is funded by REDSTONE, all of Broker’s activities in connection with the Eligible Loan Application will comply with all applicable federal, state, county, local, and foreign laws.

(b)Compliance with REDSTONE Policies and Guide. The activities of Broker with respect to each Eligible LoanApplication will comply in all respects with the Guide. Each registered Eligible Loan Application was originated byBroker and not by a third party. All Mortgage File documents and all Loan Applications, and information and documentation submitted by Broker in connection with such applications, have been prepared and / or completed in accordance with the Guide and all information provided by each of borrower and Broker in such Mortgage File documents, Loan Applications, or other documents and / or provided to any mortgage insurer is true and correct in all respects and does not fail to disclose any facts which could be material or which would make such information misleading.

(c)Factual Disclosure. With regard to all Loan Applications submitted to REDSTONE hereunder, all facts relating to anyEligible Loan Application transaction which are known or should be known to Broker in the exercise of its prudent judgment which may adversely affect the value of the Mortgaged Property, the credit, character or capacity of the borrower, the validity of the Mortgage, or any other aspect of the transaction have been disclosed in writing to REDSTONE. The Mortgaged Property has not been damaged by fire, flood, or other causes since the date of performance of the appraisal.

(d)Occupancy. The occupancy of the Mortgaged Property is as represented to REDSTONE by the Mortgagor and / orBroker, and the Broker has no reason to believe that such representation of the Mortgagor and / or Broker is no longer true except as may be set forth on the Broker Loan Lock‐in Reservation.

(e)Mortgage Insurance Payments. No Eligible Loan Application has a mortgage insurance policy that requires the Broker or any other party except mortgagor to pay premiums on such policy.

(f)Appraisal. The appraisal report and the appraiser both satisfy the requirements of Fannie Mae and any applicable requirement of Title XI of the Federal Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 and the regulations promulgated there under, all in effect on the Create your own automated PDFs with JotForm PDF Editor 3 date the Eligible Loan Application is submitted to REDSTONE. The appraisal report with respect to the Mortgaged Property was signed prior to the approval of the Eligible LoanApplication by a qualified appraiser, duly appointed by the loan originator, who had no interest, direct or indirect, in theMortgaged Property or in any loan made on the security thereof, and whose compensation is not affected by the approval or disapproval of such application.

(g)Serviceman’s Civil Relief Act. The Mortgagor has not notified the Broker and the Broker has no knowledge of any relief requested or allowed to the Mortgagor under the Serviceman’s Civil Relief Act, as amended.

(h)Predatory Lending. Such Eligible Loan Application is not classified as (a) a “high cost” loan under the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act of 1994, as amended, or (b) a “high cost”, “threshold”, or “predatory” loan under any other applicable state, federal, or local law, (c) a “flipped” loan or loan that does not provide the borrower with a “net tangible benefit” as maybe defined under any applicable state, federal, or local law.

(i)Broker Compensation. Unless disclosed to REDSTONE in writing before the funding of any mortgage loan, Broker shall not receive any direct or indirect payment f rom any person other than the applicant with respect to the mortgage loan, including, without limitation, a payment involving escrow, appraisal or sale, and, unless fully disclosed to REDSTONE, Broker (and Broker’s agents, employees, officers, and directors) shall have no direct or indirect ownership in any property intended as security for the mortgage loan being reviewed by REDSTONE for purposes of purchase.

Section 10. Responsibility for Fraud or Negligence.

Broker shall not submit any Eligible Loan Application or other Mortgage File document containing false or misrepresented information or failing to disclose material facts necessary to make the statements contained therein not misleading. Broker shall be responsible for all actions taken in the course of its performance of its obligations under this Agreement, whether performed by Broker, its employees or licensees. Broker acknowledges its understanding that REDSTONE disclaims any duty to investigate, verify, authenticate, or confirm any information contained in any Eligible Loan Application or Mortgage File document. The parties have agreed to the allocation of duties and responsibilities set forth herein and REDSTONE shall at all times be entitled to rely on Broker’s full, complete and faithful performance of its duties and responsibilities hereunder.

Section 11. Purchase and Loss Reimbursement.

(a)Events of Purchase / Repurchase. Broker shall in the case of Eligible Loans closed in Redstone name, purchase or repurchase any Eligible Loan subject to the contract, if a material breach byBroker, that adversely affects the value of such Eligible Loan, or of any covenant, condition, term, obligation, representation, or warranty related to such Eligible Loan contained in this Agreement or the Guide, or in suchEligible Loan Application, any Mortgage File document or in any written statement or certificate furnished byBroker pursuant to this Agreement or the Guide, including, without limitation, those arising f rom Broker’s fraud or negligence in the origination or processing of such Eligible Loan Application.

(b)Purchase / Repurchase. REDSTONE shall send notice to Broker of any demand for purchase or repurchase within ninety (90) days of the discovery of any event causing such demand for purchase or repurchase. Broker shall have thirty (30) days f rom date of receipt of such notice f rom REDSTONE to cure any material breach in all respects (in the sole judgment of REDSTONE). If such breach is not cured in Redstone sole judgment, the purchase shall be affected within ten (10) business days of receipt of written demand by REDSTONE. The purchase or repurchase price shall be equal to the outstanding principal balance owing on the date of purchase; plus all fees paid; any compensation paid by REDSTONE to Broker; plus any advances made by REDSTONE for taxes, insurance, foreclosure expense, or any other related expense; plus interest that has accrued but not been paid up to and including the date the purchase or repurchase funds are received by REDSTONE. At the time of purchase or repurchase, REDSTONE will arrange for the reassignment of the purchased or repurchased Eligible Loan to Broker.

(c)Loss and Expense Reimbursement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, and in lieu of requiring repurchase, REDSTONE may, at its sole discretion, permit broker to reimburse REDSTONE for any loss and / or expenses incurred by REDSTONE as a consequence of the occurrence of an event requiring repurchase. The determination by REDSTONE of the nature and amount of such losses and / or expenses shall be final, conclusive, and binding. Broker shall remit to REDSTONE the funds necessary to satisfy its obligations hereunder within ten (10) business days f rom demand of such funds by REDSTONE.

Section 12. Indemnification.

(a)Non‐ Waiver of Remedies. Nothing contained in this Section 12 shall limit Redstone rights to any remedy, legal or equitable, all such legal and equitable remedies, including those provided for herein, being in addition to and not in lieu of any other remedy.

(b)Broker Indemnification. Broker shall indemnify, defend and hold REDSTONE and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates and subsidiaries harmless against and in respect of, and shall reimburse REDSTONE for any and all losses, liabilities, claims, damages, costs including without limitation attorneys’ fees and costs, and actions suffered or incurred by REDSTONE which arise out of, result f rom or relate to: (a) material breach by Broker of any covenant, condition, term, obligation, representation or warranty contained (i) in this Agreement or the Guide, or (ii) in any EligibleLoan Application, Mortgage File document or in any written statement or certificate furnished by Broker pursuant to thisAgreement or the Guide, including, without limitation, those arising from Broker’s fraud or negligence in the origination or processing of Loan Applications; or
(b)any material act or omission of Broker or any employee or agent of Broker which adversely affects any EligibleLoan Application registered with and funded by REDSTONE hereunder. In all actions with third parties in which REDSTONE has the right to be indemnified hereunder, REDSTONE shall have the complete and exclusive right to determine the conduct and defense of such legal proceeding or investigation with such third party including, without limitation, the right to compromise, settle, defend, or continue any such action.

Section 13. Premium Rebate.

(a)Full Repayment. If a premium is paid by REDSTONE to Broker for an Eligible Loan, and such Eligible Loan is prepaid in full within one hundred and eighty (180) days after the closing date other than by a refinancing by REDSTONE, or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates, or a financing by Broker which is funded by REDSTONE, Broker shall, upon demand by REDSTONE, refund such premium to REDSTONE. Such payments shall be due to REDSTONE within thirty (30)days of notice.

(b)Partial Repayment. If a premium is paid by REDSTONE to Broker for an Eligible Loan, and such Eligible Loan is prepaid in any amount which, in the aggregate, exceeds twenty percent (20%) of the original principal balance of the loan, within ninety (90) days after the closing date, Broker shall, upon demand by REDSTONE, refund to REDSTONE a pro‐rated portion of the premium paid by REDSTONE to the Broker for such Eligible Loan. The payment shall be calculated by dividing the aggregate prepayment amount by the original principal balance of the loan and multiplying the result by the original premium amount. Such payments shall be due to REDSTONE within thirty (30) days of notice.

Section 14. Right of Setoff.

REDSTONE and its successors and assigns shall be entitled to set off against any amount to be paid by it to the Broker under this Agreement for such amounts as may be due f rom the Broker under this Agreement. REDSTONE shall provide written notice to Broker, ten (10) days prior to any setoff action.

Section 15. Term; Termination.

(a)Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence as of the date hereof and shall extend until the termination of thisAgreement pursuant to this Section 15.

(b)Termination Without Cause. This Agreement may be terminated without cause by REDSTONE or Broker upon thirty(30)days written notice to the other party. Such termination shall not in any respect change or modify the obligations of the parties with respect to (i) loan applications which have been registered with REDSTONE pursuant to Section 4prior to the date of termination or (ii) either party’s obligations under this Agreement accruing prior to the date of termination.

(c)Termination for Cause. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary here in, REDSTONE may terminate this Agreement immediately, upon written notice to Broker, (i) if REDSTONE determines or reasonably suspects that fraud has occurred in the origination of any Eligible Loan Application, (ii) if Broker fails to perform any of its obligations under thisAgreement, or (iii) if any federal, state, county, local, and foreign law makes it unlawful for REDSTONE and Broker todo business in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. If the Agreement is terminated by REDSTONE under this paragraph, REDSTONE shall have no obligation to Broker after the date notice is given to fund any Eligible LoanApplication, irrespective of whether such Eligible Loan Application has been registered with REDSTONE.

(d)Survival. All of Broker’ representations and warranties, and obligations of indemnification in Section 12, shall survive any termination of this Agreement, and shall be fully applicable whether or not REDSTONE relies thereon or has knowledge of any facts at variance therewith.

Section 16. No Solicitation.

Subject to the provisions set forth in this Section 16, f rom and after the date hereof, neither Broker, nor any of its subsidiaries or affiliates, shall solicit, by means of direct mail, telephonic, email, or personal solicitation the Mortgagors of any Eligible Loan for purposes of prepayment of such Eligible Loan; provided, however, Broker may solicit Mortgagors of any Eligible Loan for a refinance transaction if (a)six (6) months has lapsed since the date of the Eligible Loan’s initial closing with REDSTONE and (b) such transaction results in a reduction in the Eligible Loan’s Mortgage Note rate of at least 0.500%.

Section 17. Miscellaneous.

(a)Broker Grant of Limited Power of Attorney. Broker hereby appoints REDSTONE and the directors, officers, employees, agents, successors and assigns of REDSTONE as its true and lawful attorney‐in‐fact without right of revocation and with full power of substitution for and in its place and stead to (i)demand and control all sums due on Eligible Loans closed and funded pursuant to this Agreement and to enforce all rights with respect Create your own automated PDFs with JotForm PDF Editor 4 thereto, (ii) endorse, mark, place, or otherwise evidence Broker’s name as payee on all checks, drafts, acceptances, or other form of partial or full Eligible Loan payment delivered or tendered to REDSTONE, (iii)endorse, mark, place or otherwise evidence Broker’s name on all notes, mortgages, deed of trust, and other forms of security instruments of collateral and all assignments, full of partial releases or satisfactions of said mortgages, deeds of trust, and other forms of security instruments or collateral for all Eligible Loans closed and funded pursuant to thisAgreement. Broker agrees to execute such other documents as REDSTONE may reasonably request to evidence the appointment of REDSTONE as Broker’s attorney‐in‐fact.

(b)Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding and inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their successors and assigns. This Agreement is not assignable by the broker without the prior written consent of REDSTONE, which consent may be withheld by REDSTONE at its sole discretion. A change in ownership, merger, or consolidation of Broker shall be considered an assignment for purpose of this Agreement.

(c)Notices. All demands, notices, and communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if personally delivered at or mailed by registered mail postage prepaid or by a nationally recognized over night courier service to the following:

If to Broker:         
       First Name     Last Name    
          
Attention:
   Street Address     Address Line 2   
  City     State     Zip   


or such other address as may hereafter be furnished to REDSTONE in writing by Broker, and if to REDSTONE: 

Redstone Funding LLC 
200 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 900 
Chicago, IL 60606 
Attention: Secondary Marketing Mgr. 

or such other address as may hereafter be furnished to Broker by REDSTONE in writing. 

(d)Books and Records. Broker shall prepare and maintain Mortgage File documents in accordance with applicable guidelines established in the Guide and applicable agency guidelines. Broker and REDSTONE shall keep and maintain a complete and accurate account, satisfactory to REDSTONE, of all funds collected and paid relating to the LoanApplications. Broker shall give REDSTONE, its employees, and its representatives, including without limitation internal and external auditors, quality control auditors, attorneys, bank examiners and regulatory agency examiners, access, upon reasonable advance notice and during normal business hours, to audit and inspect Broker’s files, books, records, reports, statistics, and other documents of Broker relating to its obligations under this Agreement and the BrokerGuide. In addition, Broker will cooperate with REDSTONE, its auditors and / or regulatory examiners in any audit of REDSTONE and in any regulatory examination of REDSTONE.

(e)Relationship of Parties. Neither party is the partner, agent, employee or representative of the other nor shall nothing in this Agreement be construed or deemed to create a partnership, joint venture, agency or employment relationship between REDSTONE and Broker. Broker shall conduct business in its own name and not in Redstone name. Broker shall not represent that its office is an office, branch or agency of REDSTONE or in any other way connected with REDSTONE. Broker shall have no authority to sign any documents on behalf of REDSTONE, or to bind or obligate REDSTONE in any manner whatsoever. Broker shall be responsible for its overhead and operations costs, payroll costs and all other costs incurred in connection with its operations. Broker acknowledges that it has incurred and will continue to incur such costs voluntarily, with the understanding that this Agreement may be terminated in accordance with Section 15 hereof and accordingly. Broker has no right to seek reimbursement or recoupment from or against REDSTONE with respect to any sums it has expanded in contemplation hereof.

(f)Confidentiality. Both parties understand that all information provided to the other party in connection with thisAgreement, including but not limited to, with respect to REDSTONE, all information contained in the Guide, is confidential and proprietary to the providing party. Both parties agree
to keep in confidence and not disclose to any third party, duplicate or use for the benefit of any third party, any such information given to or discovered by such party by or from the other, and agree to return all documents and other media containing such information to the other party upon termination of this Agreement. Broker further agrees not to sell, transfer or otherwise give to any person or firm, or otherwise use, directly or indirectly, any compilation or list of borrowers. The following information shall not be considered confidential and propriety: (a) information that is already known to recipient at times of its disclosure; (b) information that is or becomes publicly known through no wrongful act of recipient; (c) information that is received from a third party free to disclose it to recipient; (d) information that is communicated to a third party with express written consent of the providing party; or (e) information that is lawfully required to be disclosed to any governmental agency or is otherwise required to be disclosed by law, provided that before making such disclosure, the recipient shall promptly notify the providing party of such disclosure order and, upon request of the providing party, fully cooperate in contesting such disclosure. Recipient shall seek confidential treatment of such confidential and proprietary information from the entity requiring disclosure. (The term “affiliate” means any person or entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with a party.) 

(g)Entire Agreement. This Agreement, the Guide, and any other agreement, document or instrument attached hereto or referred to herein or in the Guide, contain the entire Agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings with respect to the subject matter hereof. In the event of any conflict between the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement, the Guide, and any such agreement, document or instrument, the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement shall prevail.

(h)Amendment and Waiver. Except as provided in Section 1 concerning the Guide, this Agreement may be amended from time to time by Broker and REDSTONE solely by written agreement signed by Broker and REDSTONE. The waiver of any right or remedy in respect of any one occasion shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or remedy in respect of such occurrence or event on any other occasion.

(i)Modification of Obligations. REDSTONE may, without any notice to Broker, Extend, compromise, renew, release, modify, adjust or alter, by operation of law or otherwise, any of the obligations of a borrower or other persons obligated under an Eligible Loan without releasing or otherwise affecting the obligations of Broker with respect to such EligibleLoan or otherwise under this Agreement.

(j)Severability and Survival of Provisions. If any one or more of the covenants, agreements, provisions, or terms of thisAgreement shall be held invalid for any reason whatsoever, then such covenants, agreements, provisions, or terms shall be deemed severable from the remaining covenants, agreements, provisions, or terms of this Agreement and shall in no way affect the validity or enforceability of the other covenants, agreements, provisions, or terms of thisAgreement or the rights of REDSTONE hereunder. If the invalidity of any part, provision, representation, or warranty of this Agreement shall deprive any party of the economic benefit intended to be conferred by this Agreement, the parties shall negotiate in good faith to develop and structure the economic effect of which is nearly as possible the same as the economic effect of this Agreement without regard to such invalidity. All of the covenants, agreements, representations and warranties made herein by the parties hereto shall survive and continue in effect after the termination of the Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.

(k)Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of theState of California.

(l)Consent to Jurisdiction. The parties agree that all legal actions and proceedings arising out of or related to thisAgreement, or the transactions contemplated hereby, shall be brought in a Federal Court or State Court located in theState of California with exclusive venue in the County of Orange, and the parties hereby waive any objections to summons, service of process, jurisdiction over the person or subject matter, or the venue of the courts listed above.

(m)Headings. The headings of the various sections of this Agreement have been inserted for convenience of reference only and shall not be deemed to be part of this Agreement.

(n)Attorney’s Fees. In the event of a dispute arising from or concerning an obligation of Broker or REDSTONE under thisAgreement which results in litigation of the issue, the prevailing party to such litigation shall be indemnified by the other party for all costs and expenses in bringing or defending such action.

(o)Authorized Representatives. REDSTONE shall be entitled to rely, without investigation, that any person holding themselves out to be a representative of Broker for purposes of signing this Agreement or other document delivered in connection with this Agreement or taking other action pursuant to the Agreement including but not limited to oral discussions was, at the respective times of such signing or actions, a duly elected or appointed, qualified and authorized representative of Broker, and the execution or delivery of the Agreement or any document pursuant to theAgreement and the taking of any other actions, including but not limited to oral discussions, shall be conclusive evidence of such authorization.

(p)Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed by one or more of the 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.   

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Broker and REDSTONE have caused their names to be signed hereto by their respective officers hereunto duly authorized as of the day and year first above written. 

Broker Company Name
Signature    
First Name     Last Name    
Title of Authorized Signor    

Redstone Funding LLC
Signature    
First Name     Last Name    
Title of Authorized Signor    

LOAN FRAUD ZERO TOLERANCE 

All Loan Brokers must be aware that the licensed Mortgage Loan Officer (“MLO”) under the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System & Registry or the licensed Real Estate Broker bears the responsibility for all actions of his or her Employees or Licensees. The Broker is responsible for the content and quality of each application taken and each loan submitted to Redstone Wholesale (“REDSTONE”). Submission of a loan application containing false information is a crime punishable by law. 

TYPES OF LOAN FRAUD

1. Submission of inaccurate information including false statements on loan applications and falsification / forgery of documents purporting to substantiate credit, employment, deposit or asset information, personal information, including identity, ownership / non-ownership of real property.
2. Incorrect statements regarding current occupancy or intent to maintain minimum continuing occupancy as stated on the Security Instrument.
3. Lack of due diligence by Broker / Loan Officer / Interviewer / Processor, including failure to obtain all information required by the application and failure to request information as dictated by the Borrower’s responses to other questions.
4. Unquestioned acceptance of information or documentation that is known or should have been known or should be suspected to be inaccurate.
5. Allowing an applicant or interested third party to assist with the processing of the loan.
6. Broker’s non-disclosure of relevant information.

CONSEQUENCES 

The effects of Loan Fraud are costly to all parties involved. REDSTONE stands behind the quality of its loan production. Fraudulent loans cannot be sold to investors in the Secondary Market and if sold, will require repurchase. Fraudulent loans damage Redstone reputation with those investors. The price paid by those who participate in Loan Fraud is even more costly. The following is a list of some of the potential consequences that may be incurred. 

CONSEQUENCES TO THE BROKER 

1. Criminal prosecution
2. Loss of licenses
3. Civil action by REDSTONE or other parties to the transaction 
4. Immediate loss of approval to business status with REDSTONE

I have read the foregoing and fully understand Redstone Wholesale’s position on Loan Fraud. Neither this Broker nor any party acting this Broker’s behalf will knowingly and / or willfully engage in the practice of Loan Fraud that results in the origination and subsequent submission of a fraudulent loan to Redstone Wholesale. 

Signature of Broker    
Date   
First Name     Last Name   
  Title of Broker    

Signature of Principal Officer    
Date    
First Name     Last Name   
Title of Principal Officer    

Loan Originator Compensation and 

Anti-Steering Attestation Agreement 

Effective as of April 01, 2011, the Federal Reserve Board implemented a change to Regulation Z compensation and anti- steering changes under the Truth in Lending Act (TILA). 

The new Federal Reserve rules affect all mortgage loan originators without exception. In compliance with loan originator compensation rules under the Federal Truth in Lending Act (TILA) as well as Regulation Z and amendments, you hereby attest and affirm the following with no reservations to Redstone Wholesale. That for any and all loan transactions you deliver to Redstone Wholesale the following is true: 

1. Neither the seller nor any other party has paid compensation based on the interest rate or other prohibited terms and conditions under the aforementioned regulations. 
2. For the purpose of increased originator compensation, no consumer has been steered into a product or program by a loan originator.

Loan Originator Company:       
Loan Originator:       
Name:    First Name     Last Name    
Signature:    Signature    
Date:    Date    

BROKER COMPENSATION ADDENDUM TO WHOLESALE BROKER AGREEMENT 

This Broker Compensation Addendum (“Addendum”) is entered into as of the day of    Date    by and between Redstone Funding (“RS”) and    First Name     Last Name (“Broker”). 


This Addendum amends and supplements the Wholesale Broker Agreement (“Agreement”) entered into by and between RS and Broker. Hereafter when read together, the Agreement and the Addendum shall constitute one integrated document. 

WHEREAS, the Agreement describes the compensation to be received by Broker and additional representations and warranties from the Broker to RS; 

WHEREAS, RS and Broker have agreed upon the terms to be included in this Addendum as in the best interests of the parties. 

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual undertakings and covenants set forth in this Addendum, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows: 

• If completed and returned, this Addendum restates and supersedes any and all prior Broker Compensation Addenda to the Broker Lending Agreement between the parties. 
• RS and Broker agree that this Addendum will be effective for all mortgage loans registered and assigned a RS loan number on or after the date of this Addendum. RS and Broker agree that the compensation levels specified below shall be effective unless and until amended. Any change to this Addendum will be effective immediately and will remain in effect until changed. 
• RS and Broker agree that the compensation provisions of the Agreement will be supplemented as follows: 

(a) Compensation paid by the Borrower

Borrower-Paid Compensation is compensation paid by the borrower to Broker from the borrower's own funds. Borrower-Paid Compensation may include seller concessions. Borrower-Paid Compensation is directly negotiated between Broker and borrower and may vary with each application, provided that, once Borrower-Paid Compensation is agreed upon and determined between Broker and borrower, it may not change. RS will not be responsible nor a party to any Broker negotiations with borrowers in a Borrower-Paid Broker Compensation transaction. BY SELECTING TO BE PAID BY THE BORROWER, BROKER MAY NOT RECEIVE ANY COMPENSATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY OTHER PARTY OR ENTITY TO THE TRANSACTION, OR OUTSIDE OF THE TRANSACTION, INCLUDING FROM RS. 
RS limits compensation paid by the Borrower to a maximum of 3.00% of the loan amount. The broker may submit “Borrower-Paid Compensation” loan applications to RS with any compensation level up to the maximum allowed. Borrower-Paid Compensation is an agreement of compensation between the Broker and the Borrower and is agreed to prior to submitting the file to RS. 

(e) Compensation paid by the Lender (RS)

Lender-Paid Compensation is Broker compensation paid by RS to Broker. When Broker, for a given application, selects Lender-Paid Compensation, upon the funding of a mortgage loan resulting from the application, RS will pay to Broker the product of (i) the Lender-Paid Compensation rate and (ii) the funded principal amount of the mortgage loan. Broker acknowledges that, if so selected, a Lender-Paid Compensation Tier cannot vary once a Loan Application is submitted. FOR LOAN APPLICATIONS WHERE BROKER HAS SELECTED LENDER-PAID COMPENSATION, BROKER MAY NOT RECEIVE ANY COMPENSATION FROM THE BORROWER OR ANY OTHER PARTY, PERSON OR ENTITY TO THE TRANSACTION, OR OUTSIDE OF THE TRANSACTION. BROKER CERTIFIES THAT WHEN COMPENSATION IS PAID BY LENDER SUCH AMOUNT IS AND WILL BE BROKER'S SOLE SOURCE OF RENUMERATION. For Loan Applications where Broker has selected Lender-Paid Compensation, Broker agrees that Broker cannot offer credits towards third party closing costs. 

(xii) Additional Terms

Broker may elect, on a loan by loan basis, to receive either Borrower Paid Compensation or Lender Paid Compensation. Further, while a submitted Loan Application is being processed, the source of Broker Compensation may be changed from Borrower-Paid Compensation to Lender-Paid Compensation or from Lender-Paid Compensation to Borrower-Paid Compensation. However, upon the selection of a Lender-Paid Compensation Tier, the selected Tier may not be changed for any reason for a Loan Application while that submitted Loan Application is being processed. 

The Broker acknowledges that when compensation is paid by RS, such amount is and will be their sole source of compensation. The Broker will not charge the consumer(s) any additional fees, or accept any compensation in any form, at any time, from any party other than RS. 

Broker further agrees that, for a particular Loan Application, the aggregate of any and all Broker compensation will not exceed any threshold that would cause the mortgage loan to be deemed a high cost loan, a threshold loan or a designation of similar import under applicable law.

Broker agrees that under no circumstance may Broker receive compensation from both the borrower and a party other than the borrower (including RS) for the same mortgage loan. No dual compensation is permitted. 

Broker shall be solely responsible for the payment of compensation to its Mortgage Originators. Broker agrees that 
all compensation paid by Broker to Broker's Mortgage Originators will conform with all of the requirements of TILA, 
Regulation Z, and the Official Staff Commentary of the CFPB, as well as all applicable law. 

If a loan is paid in full during the first one hundred and eighty (180) days following its funding date, then Broker shall pay to RS all Lender-Paid Compensation that was paid to Broker by RS with regard to such Mortgage Loan, if any. A payment due from Broker, in accordance with this paragraph, shall be paid to RS by Broker not later than ten (I0) days following RS‘s notice to Broker that such payment is owing. 

If one or more of the first four payments due on a Mortgage Loan is paid more than sixty days after the date on which such payment was due, then Broker shall pay to RS all the Lender Paid Compensation that was paid to Broker by RS with regard to such Mortgage Loan, if any. A payment due from Broker, in accordance with this paragraph, shall be paid to RS by Broker not later than ten (10) days following RS’s notice to Broker that such payment is owing. 

RS is hereby authorized, at any time and without presentment, demand, protest or other notice of any kind to Broker or to any other person, any such notice being expressly waived, to set off from any amounts due Broker from RS, any and all amounts due RS from Broker. This remedy is in addition to any other remedy RS may have at law or equity. 

With the submission of this agreement and no later than ninety days after the end of Broker' s fiscal year, Broker shall deliver financial statements to RS, which will be prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and either be audited by a certified public accountant, or which will be executed by the Broker's President, Controller, Managing Member, General Partner or Sole Proprietor, and which will include both a balance sheet and an income statement for the fiscal year most recently ended; upon RS’s request, Broker shall provide additional information about its financial condition to RS in accordance with a request therefor from RS. 

The undersigned (each a "Guarantor"), jointly and severally (if more than one), absolutely and unconditionally guarantee the prompt payment to RS, including its successors and assignees, of any and all Obligations incurred by the Broker pursuant to the Agreement (this "Personal Guaranty"). Each Guarantor further agrees to repay the Obligations on demand, without requiring RS first to enforce payment against Broker. This is a guarantee of payment and not of collection. This is an absolute, unconditional, primary, and continuing obligation and will remain in full force and effect until the first to occur of the following: (a) all of the Obligations have been indefeasibly paid in full, (b) RS has terminated this Personal Guaranty, or (c) 30 days after the date on which written notice of revocation is actually received and accepted by RS. No revocation will affect: (i) the then existing liabilities of the revoking Guarantor under this Personal Guaranty; (ii) Obligations created, contracted, assumed, acquired, or incurred prior to the effective date of such revocation; (iii) Obligations created, contracted, assumed, acquired, or incurred after the effective date of such revocation pursuant to any agreement entered into or commitment obtained prior to the effective date of such revocation; or (iv) any Obligations then or thereafter arising under the agreements or instruments then in effect and then evidencing the Obligations. Each Guarantor represents and warrants that it is a legal resident of the United States of America. Each Guarantor waives all notices to which the Guarantor might otherwise be entitled by law, and also waives all defenses, legal, equitable, otherwise available to the Guarantor. This Personal Guaranty shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, and shall inure to the benefit of RS, its successors and assigns. To the extent not prohibited by applicable law, each of the undersigned Guarantors waive any right to a trial by jury of any claim or cause of action based upon, arising out of, or related to this guaranty, the Agreement and all other documentation evidencing the Obligations, in any legal action or proceeding. Any such claim or cause of action shall be tried by court sitting without a jury.
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