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Exhibit 4.14




 






THIS SUBORDINATED DEBENTURE IS NOT A DEPOSIT AND IT IS NOT INSURED

BY THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION.




 






			
	$75,000,000.00
	 	Los Angeles, California
	 
	 	September 28, 2007






     FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, UNITED COMMERCIAL BANK, a California state-chartered
non-Federal Reserve member bank (“Borrower”), hereby promises to pay to the order of USB CAPITAL
FUNDING CORP., a Nevada corporation, or any holder hereof from time to time (“Lender”), at such
place as may be designated in writing by Lender, the principal sum of SEVENTY-FIVE MILLION AND
NO/100 DOLLARS ($75,000,000.00) (or so much thereof that has been advanced and remains outstanding)
with interest thereon as hereinafter provided. This Subordinated Debenture (this “Subordinated
Debenture”) is issued pursuant to the terms of that certain Subordinated Debenture Purchase
Agreement of even date herewith by and between Borrower and Lender (as may be amended, restated,
supplemented or modified from time to time, the “Purchase Agreement”). All capitalized terms used
but not defined herein shall have the respective meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement.



     The unpaid principal amount outstanding under this Subordinated Debenture from time to time
shall bear interest before maturity in accordance with the Purchase Agreement. Under certain
circumstances as provided in the Purchase Agreement, overdue interest payments under this
Subordinated Debenture shall bear interest from the due date thereof until paid at a daily rate
equal to the Default Rate of interest.



     Lender will note on its internal records the amount of each payment in respect of the
Subordinated Debenture. Whenever any payment to be made under this Subordinated Debenture shall be
due on a day that is other than a Business Day, such payment shall be made on the next succeeding
Business Day, and such extension of time shall be included in the computation of the payment of
interest hereunder.



     There shall be no penalties or other charges payable by Borrower to Lender hereunder other
than those payments expressly described in the Purchase Agreement. Except as otherwise provided in
the Purchase Agreement, all payments hereunder shall be credited first to accrued interest and
second to the unpaid principal balance outstanding at the time of such payment.



     The Subordinated Debenture may not be prepaid in any amount or at any time prior to September
28, 2012. From and after September 28, 2012, Borrower may prepay all or part, of the outstanding
unpaid principal balance under this Subordinated Debenture without penalty as provided in the
Purchase Agreement. Borrower is required under regulations of the FDIC to obtain prior FDIC
approval before making any prepayment (including payment pursuant to an acceleration clause or
redemption prior to maturity); however, Lender shall have no responsibility to verify whether
Borrower has obtained FDIC approval for any prepayment.



     This Subordinated Debenture is not secured by any assets of Borrower. No payment shall be made
at any time on account of the principal hereof, unless following such payment the sum of (a) the
shareholders’ equity of Borrower and (b) the aggregate principal amount thereafter outstanding
under this Subordinated Debenture and all other capital notes and debentures of Borrower shall
equal or exceed the sum of (i) $1,171,701,013 (which represents the shareholders’ equity of
Borrower at the date of the original issue of this Subordinated Debenture) and (ii) $75,000,000
(which represents the principal amount of all capital notes and debentures, including this
Subordinated Debenture, at the date of original issue of this Subordinated Debenture, except as may
be otherwise authorized by the CCFI. The indebtedness of Borrower evidenced by this Subordinated
Debenture, including the principal, premium, if any, and interest, shall be subordinate and junior
in right of payment to Borrower’s obligations to its depositors, and its other obligations to its
general and secured creditors, except such other creditors



 









 







holding obligations of Borrower ranking on a parity with or junior to this Subordinated Debenture,
if any. This Subordinated Debenture is ineligible as collateral for any loan made by Borrower.



     If the Lender is a depository institution, Lender expressly waives any right of offset it may
have against Borrower.



     In the event of any dissolution, liquidation or winding up of Borrower, whether voluntary or
involuntary, all obligations to Borrower’s depositors, general creditors and secured creditors,
except such creditors holding obligations of Borrower ranking on a parity with or junior to this
Subordinated Debenture, if any, shall be entitled to be paid in full before any payment shall be
made on account of the principal of or interest on this Subordinated Debenture. In the event of any
such proceeding, after payment in full of all such sums owing with respect to such prior
obligations, Lender, together with the holders of any obligations of Borrower ranking on a parity
with this Subordinated Debenture, shall be entitled to be paid, from the remaining assets of
Borrower, the unpaid principal and interest of this Subordinated Debenture or such obligations
before any payment or other distribution, whether in cash, property or otherwise, shall be made on
account of any capital stock or any obligation of Borrower ranking junior to this Subordinated
Debenture.



     If
an Event of Default shall occur, Lender shall have the rights set
forth in Article 8 of the
Purchase Agreement. Borrower shall reimburse and indemnify Lender and shall hold Lender harmless
against any reasonable costs (including court costs and attorneys’ fees) incurred by Lender in the
collection of any amounts due as a result of an Event of Default or as otherwise provided in the
Purchase Agreement.



     Lender may sell, assign, pledge or otherwise transfer or encumber any or all of its interest
under this Subordinated Debenture at any time and from time to time. In the event of a transfer of
the Subordinated Debenture, all terms and conditions of this Subordinated Debenture shall be
binding upon and inure to the benefit of both the transferee and Borrower after such transfer;
provided, however, that Borrower shall have no obligation hereunder to any such transferee unless
and until any transfer of this Subordinated Debenture is recorded on the books and records of
Borrower.



     Upon receipt of evidence reasonably satisfactory to Borrower of the loss, theft, destruction
or mutilation of this Subordinated Debenture, Borrower shall, at
Lender’s expense, execute and
deliver in lieu thereof a new debenture in principal amount equal to the unpaid principal amount of
such lost, stolen, destroyed or mutilated debenture, dated the date to which interest has been paid
on such lost, stolen, destroyed or mutilated Subordinated Debenture; provided that: (i) in the case
of any such loss, theft or destruction, Lender shall have delivered to Borrower an indemnity
reasonably satisfactory to Borrower indemnifying and holding Borrower harmless from any and all
liability, claim or damage resulting from such loss, theft or destruction; or (ii) in the case of
any such mutilation, upon surrender of this Subordinated Debenture to Borrower.



     Nothing herein shall impair the obligation of Borrower, which is absolute and unconditional,
to pay the principal of and any premium and interest on this Subordinated Debenture according to
its terms.



     No provision of this Subordinated Debenture shall be amended or waived except by a written
instrument signed by a duly authorized officer of each of Borrower and Lender. Any notices or
other communications permitted or required hereunder shall be sent and addressed in accordance with
the requirements of the Purchase Agreement.



     This Subordinated Debenture shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal
laws of the State of California. Nothing herein shall be deemed to limit any rights, powers or
privileges which Lender may have pursuant to any law of the United States of America or any rule,
regulation or order of any department or agency thereof and nothing herein shall be deemed to make
unlawful any transaction or conduct by Lender which is lawful pursuant to, or which is permitted
by, any of the foregoing.



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     To induce Lender to accept this Subordinated Debenture and the other Transaction Documents,
Borrower irrevocably agrees that all actions or proceedings in any way, manner, or respect, arising
out of or from or related to this Subordinated Debenture shall be litigated only in courts having
situs within Los Angeles, California. Borrower hereby consents and submits to the jurisdiction of
any local, state, or federal court located within said city. Borrower hereby irrevocably appoints
and designates Dennis Lee, 555 Montgomery Street, Francisco, California 94111, or any other person
having and maintaining a place of business in such state, whom Borrower may from time to time
hereafter designate (having give five days’ written notice thereof to Lender) as Borrower’s true
and lawful attorney and duly authorized agent for acceptance of service of legal process. Borrower
agrees that service of such process upon such person shall constitute personal service of such
process upon Borrower. Borrower hereby waives any right it may have to transfer or change the venue
of any litigation brought against Borrower by Lender.



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TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BORROWER HEREBY KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY AND INTENTIONALLY
WAIVES ANY RIGHT THAT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LITIGATION ARISING IN ANY WAY IN
CONNECTION WITH THIS SUBORDINATED DEBENTURE OR ANY OF THE OTHER TRANSACTION DOCUMENTS, OR ANY OTHER
STATEMENTS OR ACTIONS OF BORROWER OR LENDER. BORROWER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT HAS BEEN REPRESENTED IN
THE SIGNING OF THIS SUBORDINATED DEBENTURE AND IN THE MAKING OF THIS WAIVER BY INDEPENDENT LEGAL
COUNSEL SELECTED OF ITS OWN FREE WILL, AND THAT IT HAS DISCUSSED THIS WAIVER WITH SUCH LEGAL
COUNSEL. BORROWER FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (I) IT HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE MEANING AND
RAMIFICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (ii) THIS WAIVER HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY BORROWER AND BORROWER’S COUNSEL
AND IS A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT FOR LENDER TO ENTER INTO THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER
TRANSACTION DOCUMENTS, AND (iii) THIS WAIVER SHALL BE EFFECTIVE AS TO EACH OF THE TRANSACTION
DOCUMENTS AS IF FULLY INCORPORATED THEREIN.




     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Subordinated Debenture or caused this
Subordinated Debenture to be executed by its duly authorized representative as of the date first
above written.



	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	UNITED COMMERCIAL BANK	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Jonas B. Miller
 

Name: Jonas B. Miller
	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	Title: SUP, Treasurer	 	 






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Execution Copy




SUBORDINATED

DEBENTURE PURCHASE AGREEMENT




between




Usb Capital Funding Corp.




and




United Commercial Bank





Dated as of September 28, 2007




 









 





TABLE OF CONTENTS




	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	Page	 
	1.
	 	DEFINITIONS	 	 	1	 
	 
	 	1.1.              Defined Terms	 	 	1	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	1.2.              Certain UCC and Accounting Terms; Interpretations	 	 	5	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	1.3.              Exhibits and Schedules Incorporated	 	 	6	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	2.
	 	SUBORDINATED DEBT	 	 	6	 
	 
	 	2.1.              General Matters.	 	 	6	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	2.2.              The Subordinated Debenture	 	 	6	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	2.3.              Maturity Date	 	 	6	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	2.4.              Unsecured Facility	 	 	6	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	2.5.              The Closing	 	 	7	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	2.6.              Interest Rate Matters	 	 	7	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	2.7.              Certain Provisions Regarding the Facility	 	 	8	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	2.8.              Payments	 	 	9	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	2.9.              Capital Adequacy	 	 	10	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	3.
	 	DISBURSEMENTS	 	 	10	 
	 
	 	3.1.              Disbursement	 	 	10	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	3.2.              Conditions Precedent to Disbursement	 	 	10	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	3.3.              Conditions to All Disbursements; Renewals and Conversions	 	 	11	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	4.
	 	GENERAL REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES	 	 	12	 
	 
	 	4.1.              Organization and Authority	 	 	12	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	4.2.              No Impediment to Transactions	 	 	13	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	4.3.              Purposes of the Facility	 	 	13	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	4.4.              Financial Condition	 	 	13	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	4.5.              Title to Properties	 	 	14	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	4.6.              No Material Adverse Change	 	 	15	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	4.7.              Legal Matters	 	 	15	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	4.8.              Borrower Status	 	 	17	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	4.9.              No Misstatement	 	 	17	 






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	 	4.10.                       Representations and Warranties Generally	 	 	17	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	5.
	 	GENERAL COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND AGREEMENTS	 	 	17	 
	 
	 	5.1.                        Compliance with Transaction Documents	 	 	17	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	5.2.                        Material Transactions	 	 	18	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	5.3.                        Business Operations	 	 	19	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	5.4.                        Compliance with Laws	 	 	19	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	5.5.                        Lender Expenses	 	 	21	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	5.6.                        Subordinated Debt	 	 	21	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	5.7.                        Inspection Rights	 	 	21	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	6.
	 	REPORTING	 	 	21	 
	 
	 	6.1.                        Annual	 	 	21	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	6.2.                        Quarterly	 	 	21	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	6.3.                        Securities Filings	 	 	22	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	6.4.                        Compliance Certificate	 	 	22	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	6.5.                        Copies of Other Reports and Correspondence	 	 	22	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	6.6.                        Proceedings	 	 	22	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	6.7.                        Event of Default; Material Adverse Change	 	 	22	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	6.8.                        Issuance of Borrower Capital Stock	 	 	22	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	6.9.                        Other Information Requested by Lender	 	 	22	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	7.
	 	FINANCIAL COVENANT	 	 	22	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	8.
	 	BORROWER’S DEFAULT	 	 	23	 
	 
	 	8.1.                        Borrower s Defaults and Lender’s Remedies	 	 	23	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	8.2.                        Protective Advances	 	 	24	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	8.3.                        Other Remedies	 	 	24	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	8.4.                        No Lender Liability	 	 	24	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	8.5.                        Lender’s Fees and Expenses	 	 	25	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	9.
	 	MISCELLANEOUS	 	 	25	 
	 
	 	9.1.                        Release; Indemnification	 	 	25	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	9.2.                        Assignment and Participation	 	 	25	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	9.3.                        Prohibition on Assignment	 	 	26	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	9.4.                        Time of the Essence	 	 	26	 






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	 	9.5.       No Waiver	 	 	26	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	9.6.       Severability	 	 	26	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	9.7.       Usury; Revival of Liabilities	 	 	26	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	9.8.       Notices	 	 	27	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	9.9.       Successors and Assigns	 	 	27	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	9.10.      No Joint Venture	 	 	27	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	9.11.      Brokerage Commissions	 	 	28	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	9.12.      Publicity	 	 	28	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	9.13.      Documentation	 	 	28	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	9.14.      Additional Assurances; Right of Set-off	 	 	28	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	9.15.      Entire Agreement	 	 	28	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	9.16.      Choice of Law	 	 	28	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	9.17.      Forum; Agent; Venue	 	 	28	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	9.18.      No Third Party Beneficiary	 	 	29	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	9.19.      Legal Tender of United States	 	 	29	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	9.20.      Captions; Counterparts	 	 	29	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	9.21.      Knowledge; Discretion	 	 	29	 






EXHIBITS:




	 	 	 
	A

	 	Form of Subordinated Debenture
	B

	 	Form of Opinion of Borrower’s Counsel
	C

	 	Form of Authorization to Debit Account
	D

	 	Form of Notice of Authorized Borrowers
	E

	 	Form of Quarterly Compliance Certificate






DISCLOSURE SCHEDULES:




	 	 	 
	4.1.2

	 	Capital Stock and Related Matters
	4.5.1

	 	Financing Statements
	4.7.3

	 	Regulatory Enforcement Actions
	4.7.4

	 	Pending Litigation
	4.7.6

	 	ERISA
	5.2.3

	 	Indebtedness






 









 






     SUBORDINATED DEBENTURE PURCHASE AGREEMENT



     This SUBORDINATED DEBENTURE PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is dated as of September 28,
2007 and is made by and between UNITED COMMERCIAL BANK, a California state-chartered non-Federal
Reserve member bank (“Borrower”), and USB CAPITAL FUNDING CORP., a Nevada corporation (“Lender”).



R E C I TA L S :




     A. Borrower is a California state-chartered bank and a wholly-owned subsidiary of UCBH
Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Bancorp”).



     B. Borrower has requested that Lender purchase from Borrower subordinated debt (the
“Subordinated Debt”) that qualifies as Tier 2 capital under applicable rules and regulations of the
State of California and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”). The Subordinated Debt
may be referred to in this Agreement as the “Facility.”



     C. Lender is willing to purchase from Borrower a subordinated debenture in an aggregate
principal amount of $75,000,000 in accordance with the terms, subject to the conditions and in
reliance on, the recitals, representations, warranties, covenants and agreements set forth herein
and in the Subordinated Debenture. The Subordinated Debt is intended to qualify as Tier 2 capital
under applicable rules and regulations promulgated by the State of California and the FDIC.



     THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, conditions and agreements herein
contained, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:



A G R E E M E N T:




     1. DEFINITIONS.



     1.1. Defined Terms. The following capitalized terms generally used in this Agreement
and in the other Transaction Documents have the meanings defined or referenced below. Certain
other capitalized terms used only in specific sections of this Agreement may be defined in such
sections.



     “Affiliate(s)” means, with respect to any Person, such Person’s immediate family members,
partners, members or parent and subsidiary corporations, and any other Person directly or
indirectly controlling, controlled by, or under common control with, said Person, and their
respective Affiliates, members, shareholders, directors, officers, employees, agents and
representatives.



     “Assignee Lender” has the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 9.2.



     “Bancorp” has the meaning ascribed to such term in the recitals hereto.



     “Base Rate” means that rate of interest (expressed as a percent per annum) equal to Lender’s
“base” or “prime” rate (which is not necessarily the lowest or most favorable rate of interest
charged by Lender on commercial loans at any time) in effect from time to time, which means a base
rate of interest established by U.S. Bank from time to time that serves as the basis upon which
effective rates of interest are calculated for those loans making reference thereto. Any change in
the rate of interest hereunder due to a change in the base or prime rate shall become effective on
the date each change in the base or prime rate is publicly announced by U.S. Bank.



     “Base Rate Debt” means Subordinated Debt as to which the Base Rate is applicable.



 









 





     “Borrower” has the meaning ascribed to such term in the preamble hereto and shall include any
successor to United Commercial Bank or such other Person that shall assume the obligations of the
borrower under the Transaction Documents.



     “Borrower 2006 Financial Statements” has the meaning ascribed to such term in Section
4.4.



     “Borrower 2006 Financial Statements Date” has the meaning ascribed to such term in Section
4.4.



     “Borrower Financial Statements” has the meaning ascribed to such term in Section
4.4.



     “Borrower’s Accountant” means PriceWaterhouseCoopers, LLP, or such other nationally recognized
firm of certified public accountants selected by Borrower as shall from time to time audit
Borrower.



     “Borrower’s Liabilities” means Borrower’s obligations under this Agreement and any other
Transaction Documents.



     “Borrowing Date” means the date the Subordinated Debt is disbursed, renewed or converted (from
LIBO Rate Debt to Base Rate Debt or from Base Rate Debt to a LIBO Rate Debt pursuant to Section
2.7.2 or 2.7.3).



     “Business Day” means (a) for all purposes other than as covered by clause (b) hereof, a day of
the week (but not a Saturday, Sunday or a legal holiday under the laws of the State of California
or any other day on which banking institutions located in California are required by law or other
governmental action to close) on which the Los Angeles, California offices of U.S. Bank are open to
the public for carrying on substantially all of its business functions and (b) with respect to
determinations in connection with, and payments of principal and interest on any LIBO Rate Debt,
any day which is a Business Day described in clause (a) and which is also a day for trading by and
between banks in U.S. dollar-denominated deposits in the London Interbank Eurodollar Market. Unless
specifically referenced in this Agreement as a Business Day, all references to “days” shall be to
calendar days.



     “CCFI” means the California Commissioner of Financial Institutions.



     “Closing” means the meaning ascribed to such term in Section
2.5.



     “Closing Date” means September 28, 2007.



     “Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended or recodified.



     “Condition or Release” means any presence, use, storage, transportation, discharge, disposal,
release or threatened release of any Hazardous Materials.



     “Default Rate” has the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 2.6.3.



     “Disbursement” has the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 3.1.



     “Disclosure Schedule” means, in aggregate, the disclosures contemplated herein as included in
the Disclosure Schedule, which has been delivered in connection with the execution of this
Agreement.



     “Employee Benefit Plan” means an “employee benefit plan” within the meaning of Section 3(3) of
ERISA.



     “Equity Interest” means any and all shares, interests, participations or other equivalents
(however designated) of capital stock of a corporation, any and all equivalent ownership interests
in a



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Person which is not a corporation and any and all warrants, options or other rights to purchase any
of the foregoing.




     “ERISA” means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended or recodified.



     “ERISA Affiliate” means any person (as defined in Section 3(9) of ERISA) which together with
Borrower would be a member of the same “controlled group” within the meaning of Sections 414(b),
(m), (c) and (o) of the Code.



     “Event of Default” has the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 8.1.1.



     “Exchange Act” shall mean the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.



     “Facility” has the meaning ascribed to such term in the recitals hereto.



     “FDIC” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the recitals hereto and shall include
any other Governmental Agency that serves as the primary federal regulator of Borrower from time to
time while the Facility is outstanding.



     “FDIC Notice” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Section
8.1.2.



     “FDI Act” means the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, as amended or recodified.



     “FRB” means the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.



     “GAAP” means generally accepted accounting principles in effect from time to time in the
United States of America.



     “Governmental Agency(ies)” means, individually or collectively, any federal, state, county or
local governmental department, commission, board, regulatory authority or agency including, without
limitation, the FDIC, the CCFI and the FRB.



     “Hazardous Materials” means oil, flammable explosives, asbestos, urea formaldehyde insulation,
polychlorinated biphenyls, radioactive materials, hazardous wastes, toxic or contaminated
substances or similar materials, including, without limitation, any substances which are “hazardous
substances,” “hazardous wastes,” “hazardous materials” or “toxic substances” under the Hazardous
Materials Laws and/or other applicable environmental laws, ordinances or regulations.



     “Hazardous Materials Claims” has the meaning ascribed to such term in Section
4.7.7.



     “Hazardous Materials Laws” mean any laws, regulations, permits, licenses or requirements
pertaining to the protection, preservation, conservation or regulation of the environment which
relates to real property, including, without limitation: the Clean Air Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C.
Section 7401 et seq.; the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C. Section 1251
et seq.; the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 6901 et
seq.; the Comprehensive Environment Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended
(including the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986), 42 U.S.C. Section 9601 et
seq.; the Toxic Substances Control Act, as amended, 15 U.S.C. Section 2601 et seq.; the
Occupational Safety and Health Act, as amended, 29 U.S.C. Section 651, the Emergency Planning and
Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. Section 11001 et seq.; the Mine Safety and Health
Act of 1977, as amended, 30 U.S.C. Section 801 et seq.; the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C.
Section 300f et seq.; and all comparable state and local laws, laws of other jurisdictions or
orders and regulations.



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     “Indebtedness” means and includes: (a) all items arising from the borrowing of money that,
according to GAAP now in effect, would be included in determining total liabilities as shown on the
consolidated balance sheet of Borrower or any Subsidiary; (b) all obligations secured by any lien
in property owned by Borrower whether or not such obligations shall have been assumed; (c) all
guaranties and similar contingent liabilities with respect to obligations of others; and (d) all
other obligations (including, without limitation, letters of credit) evidencing obligations to
others; provided, however, Indebtedness shall not include (i) deposits or other indebtedness
incurred in the ordinary course of Borrower’s business (including, without limitation, federal
funds purchased, advances from any Federal Home Loan Bank or Federal Reserve Bank, secured deposits
of municipalities, letters of credit issued by Borrower and repurchase arrangements) and in
accordance with safe and sound banking practices and applicable laws and regulations or (ii)
indebtedness that is expressly subordinate and junior in all respects (including, without
limitation, with respect to the right of payment) to the Facility.



     “Instructions” means disbursement instructions given by Borrower to Lender specifying the
duration of the initial LIBOR Period and the manner in which proceeds of the Subordinated Debt
should be disbursed at Closing.



     “Interest Rate Acknowledgement” shall mean a writing executed by Lender and Borrower on or
prior to the funding of the Disbursement that sets forth the initial rate per annum at which the
Facility shall bear interest.



     “Interest Rate Protection Agreement” means an interest rate swap, cap, collar or other hedging
or derivative agreement, to which Lender or any Affiliate of Lender is the counterparty, intended
to mitigate interest rate risk, along with any other related agreement or instrument executed in
connection therewith.



     “Interim Financial Statements” has the meaning ascribed to such term in Section
4.4.



     “Leases” means all leases, licenses or other documents providing for the use or occupancy of
any portion of any Property, including all amendments, extensions, renewals, supplements,
modifications, sublets and assignments thereof and all separate letters or separate agreements
relating thereto.



     “Lender” has the meaning ascribed to such term in the preamble hereto.



     “LIBO Rate” means that rate of interest equal to the quotient of (i) the average of the rates
of interest, rounded upward, if necessary, to the nearest whole multiple of .0625% (1/16 of 1%),
quoted to Lender in accordance with U.S. Bank’s normal and customary practices in the London
Inter-Bank Eurodollar Market for U.S. Dollar deposits with prime banks, as such average appears on
Reuters Screen LIBOR01 Page or any successor thereto, at approximately 11:00 a.m., London time, on
the date that is two Business Days prior to any applicable Borrowing Date for an amount
approximately equal to the applicable LIBO Rate Debt and for a period of time approximately equal
to a LIBOR Period, divided by (ii) 100% minus the Reserve Percentage.



     “LIBO Rate Debt” means Subordinated Debt as to which the LIBO Rate is applicable.



     “LIBOR Period” means, with respect to any LIBO Rate Debt, the period commencing on the
Borrowing Date with respect to such LIBO Rate Debt and ending on the numerically corresponding day
in the calendar month that is three months thereafter; provided, that (i) if any LIBOR Period would
end on a day other than a Business Day, such LIBOR Period shall be extended to the next succeeding
Business Day unless such next succeeding Business Day would fall in the next calendar month, in
which case such LIBOR Period shall end on the next preceding Business Day and (ii) any LIBOR Period
that commences on the last Business Day of a calendar month (or on a day for which there is no
numerically corresponding day in the last calendar month of such LIBOR Period) shall end on the
last Business Day of the last calendar month of such LIBOR Period.



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     “Maturity Date” means September 30, 2017.



     “Person” means an individual, a corporation (whether or not for profit), a partnership, a
limited liability company, a joint venture, an association, a trust, an unincorporated
organization, a government or any department or agency thereof (including a Governmental Agency) or
any other entity or organization.



     “Property” means any real property owned or leased by Borrower or any Subsidiary.



     “Reserve Percentage” means the percentage announced within Lender as the reserve percentage
under Regulation D of the FRB for loans and obligations making reference to a LIBO Rate for a LIBOR
Period. The Reserve Percentage shall be based on Regulation D or other regulations from time to
time in effect concerning reserves for Eurocurrency Liabilities as defined in Regulation D from
related institutions as though Lender were in a net borrowing position, as promulgated by the FRB,
or its successor.



     “RICO Related Law” means the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act of 1970 or any
other federal, state or local law for which forfeiture of assets is a potential penalty.



     “Subordinated Debt” has the meaning ascribed to such term in the recitals hereto.



     “Subordinated Debt Amount” means $75,000,000.



     “Subordinated
Debenture” means a subordinated debenture in the form
attached as Exhibit A
hereto in the principal amount of the Subordinated Debt Amount, as amended, restated, supplemented
or modified from time to time and each debenture delivered in substitution or exchange for such
subordinated debenture.



     “Subsidiary” means any corporation or other entity of which any Equity Interest is directly or
indirectly owned by Borrower.



     “Surviving Entity” has the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 5.2.1.



     “Tier 2 Capital” has the definition provided in, and shall be determined in accordance with,
the rules and regulations of the FDIC.



     “Transaction Documents” means this Agreement and those other documents and instruments
(including, without limitation, all agreements, instruments and documents, including, without
limitation, guaranties, mortgages, deeds of trust, pledges, powers of attorney, consents,
assignments, contracts, notices and all other written matter heretofore, now and/or from time to
time hereafter executed by and/or on behalf of Borrower in connection with this Agreement and the
Facility) entered into or delivered in connection with or relating to the Facility, including any
other documents listed on the schedule of closing documents prepared in connection with the
Closing. Transaction Documents shall also include any Interest Rate Protection Agreement between
Borrower and Lender.



     “UCC” shall mean the Uniform Commercial Code as enacted in the State of California, as amended
or recodified.



     “Unmatured Event of Default” means an event or circumstance that, with the passage of time,
the giving of notice or both, could become an Event of Default.



     “U.S. Bank” means U.S. Bank National Association, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and any successor
thereto.



     1.2. Certain UCC and Accounting Terms; Interpretations. Except as otherwise defined in
this Agreement or the other Transaction Documents, all words, terms and/or phrases used herein and



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therein shall be defined by the applicable definition therefore (if any) in the UCC.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, any accounting terms used in this Agreement which are not
specifically defined herein shall have the meaning customarily given to them in accordance with
GAAP. Where the character or amount of any asset or liability or item of income or expense is
required to be determined or any consolidation or other accounting computation is required to be
made for the purposes of this Agreement, it shall be done in accordance with GAAP except where such
principles are inconsistent with the specific provisions of this Agreement. The foregoing
definitions are equally applicable to both the singular and plural forms of the terms defined. The
words “hereof”, “herein” and “hereunder” and words of like import when used in this Agreement shall
refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. The word
“including” when used in this Agreement without the phrase “without limitation,” shall mean
“including, without limitation.” All references to time of day herein are references to Los
Angeles, California time unless otherwise specifically provided. Any reference contained herein to
attorneys’ fees and expenses shall be deemed to be fees and expenses of Lender’s outside counsel
and of any other third-party experts or consultants engaged by Lender’s outside counsel on Lender’s
behalf. All references to a Transaction Document shall be deemed to be to such document as amended,
modified or restated from time to time. With respect to any reference in this Agreement to any
defined term, (a) if such defined term refers to a Person, then it shall also mean all heirs, legal
representatives and permitted successors and assigns of such Person, and (b) if such defined term
refers to a document, instrument or agreement, then it shall also include any replacement,
extension or other modification thereof.



     1.3. Exhibits and Schedules Incorporated. All Exhibits and Schedules attached hereto
or referenced herein, are hereby incorporated into this Agreement.



2. SUBORDINATED DEBT.




     2.1. General Matters.



          2.1.1. Certain Terms. Lender agrees to extend the Subordinated Debt to Borrower in
accordance with the terms of, and subject to the conditions set forth in, this Agreement, the
Subordinated Debenture and the other Transaction Documents. An amount equal to the entire principal
amount of the Subordinated Debt shall be borrowed on the Closing Date and, thereafter, may be
renewed from time to time in accordance with the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in
this Agreement. Subject to Section 2.6, Section 2.7.2, Section 2.7.3 and any other conditions and
limitations set forth in this Agreement, the Subordinated Debt shall be treated as LIBO Rate Debt
and, subject to Section 3.1, shall bear interest per annum at a rate equal to the LIBO Rate plus
1.50% (150 basis points). The unpaid principal balance plus all accrued but unpaid interest on the
Subordinated Debt shall be due and payable on the Maturity Date, or such earlier date on which such
amount shall become due and payable on account of acceleration by Lender in accordance with the
terms of the Subordinated Debenture or this Agreement.




          2.1.2. Subordination. The Subordinated Debenture shall be subordinated in accordance
with the subordination provisions set forth therein, the terms of which are incorporated herein.




     2.2. The Subordinated Debenture. The Facility shall be evidenced by the Subordinated
Debenture.



     2.3. Maturity Date. On the Maturity Date, all sums due and owing under this Agreement
and the other Transaction Documents with respect to the Subordinated Debenture shall be repaid in
full. Borrower acknowledges and agrees that Lender has not made any commitments, either express or
implied, to extend the terms of the Facility past its Maturity Date, unless Borrower and Lender
hereafter specifically otherwise agree in writing.



     2.4. Unsecured Facility. The obligations of Borrower to Lender under the Subordinated
Debenture shall be unsecured.



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     2.5. The Closing. The execution and delivery of the Transaction Documents necessary
to permit the initial funding of the Facility (the “Closing”) will occur at the offices of Barack
Ferrazzano, et al. LLP, counsel to Lender, at 200 West Madison Street, Suite 3900, Chicago,
Illinois at 9:30 a.m. (local time) on the Closing Date, or at such other place or time or on such
other date as the parties hereto may agree. At the Closing, the proceeds of the Facility shall be
disbursed in accordance with the Instructions received by Lender at least one Business Day prior to
Closing.



     2.6. Interest Rate Matters. Borrower agrees that matters concerning the election,
payment, application, accrual and computation of interest and interest rates shall be in accordance
with Lender’s practices set forth in this Agreement and in the other Transaction Documents.



          2.6.1. Applicable Interest Rate. The Facility shall bear interest at the initial rate
per annum set forth in the Interest Rate Acknowledgement. Thereafter, except as otherwise set forth
in this Agreement, the Facility shall bear interest as LIBO Rate Debt. The LIBO Rate applicable to
the Facility shall remain fixed until the next LIBOR Period commences. The LIBOR Period for the
continuation of the Facility shall commence on the last day of the next preceding LIBOR Period.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein and subject to the default interest
provisions contained herein, if an Event of Default occurs, the Facility will automatically convert
to Base Rate Debt, and shall bear interest per annum at a rate equal to the Base Rate plus 0.40%
(40 basis points), upon the expiration of the LIBOR Periods therefor. Lender is hereby authorized
to rely upon Instructions and other written communications concerning the Facility delivered by any
authorized officer of Borrower, including the chief financial officer, treasurer and assistant
treasurer and any other officer designated on the Notice of Authorized Borrowers delivered by
Borrower from time to time, and such additional authorized agents as any of the above-referenced
officers of Borrower shall designate, in writing, to Lender from time to time.




          2.6.2. Interest Payments. Subject to Section 2.6.3 and except as otherwise
expressly provided in the Subordinated Debenture, interest accrued (a) on all LIBO Rate Debt shall
be payable by Borrower in arrears on the last day of each LIBOR Period and on the Maturity Date,
and (b) on all Base Rate Debt or any other outstanding amount of the Facility shall be payable by
Borrower in arrears on the last day of each March, June, September and December beginning December
31, 2007, and on the Maturity Date.




          2.6.3. Default Interest. Notwithstanding the rates of interest and the payment dates
specified in this Section 2.6, effective immediately upon the occurrence and during the
continuance of any Event of Default, the principal balance of the Facility then outstanding and, to
the extent permitted by applicable law, any interest payments not paid within five days after the
same becomes due shall bear interest payable upon demand at a rate which is 3% per annum in excess
of the rate of interest otherwise payable under this Agreement (the “Default Rate”).
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Section 2.6.3 or elsewhere in
this Agreement, the Default Rate shall only apply with respect to an Event of Default relating to
the Subordinated Debt if such Event of Default is one with respect to which Lender would be
entitled to declare the Subordinated Debenture immediately due and payable pursuant to Section
8.1.2. In addition, all other amounts due Lender (whether directly or for reimbursement) under
this Agreement or any of the other Transaction Documents, if not paid when due or, in the event no
time period is expressed, if not paid within five days after written notice from Lender that the
same has become due, shall thereafter bear interest at the foregoing Default Rate. Finally, any
amount due on the Maturity Date which is not then paid shall also bear interest thereafter at the
Default Rate.




          2.6.4. Computation of Interest. Interest shall be computed on the basis of the actual
number of days elapsed in the period during which interest accrues and a year of 360 days. In
computing interest, the date of funding shall be included and the date of payment (with respect to
the amount timely paid on such date) shall be excluded; provided, however, that if any funding is
repaid on the same day on which it is made, one day’s interest shall be paid thereon. The parties
hereto intend to conform strictly to applicable usury laws as in effect from time to time during
the term of the Facility. Accordingly, if the transaction contemplated hereby would be usurious
under applicable law (including the laws of the United States of America, or of any other
jurisdiction whose laws may be mandatorily applicable), then, in that event, notwithstanding
anything to the contrary in this Agreement or the Subordinated Debenture,




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Borrower and Lender agree that the aggregate of all consideration that constitutes interest under
applicable law that is contracted for, charged or received under or in connection with this
Agreement shall under no circumstances exceed the maximum amount of interest allowed by applicable
law, and any excess shall be credited to Borrower by Lender (or if such consideration shall have
been paid in full, such excess refunded to Borrower by Lender).




     2.7. Certain Provisions Regarding the Facility.



          2.7.1. Changes; Legal Restrictions. In the event the adoption of or any change in any
law, treaty, rule, regulation, guideline or the interpretation or application thereof by a
Governmental Agency (whether or not having the force of law and whether or not the failure to
comply therewith would be unlawful) either (a) subjects Lender to any tax (other than income taxes
or franchise taxes not specifically based on loan transactions), duty or other charge of any kind
with respect to any LIBO Rate Debt or changes the basis of taxation of payments to Lender of
principal, fees, interest or any other amount payable in connection with any LIBO Rate Debt, or (b)
imposes on Lender any other condition materially more burdensome in nature, extent or consequence
than those in existence as of the date of this Agreement, and the result of any of the foregoing is
to increase the cost to Lender of making, renewing or maintaining any LIBO Rate Debt or to reduce
any amount receivable thereunder; then, in any such case, Borrower shall promptly pay to Lender, as
applicable, upon demand, such amount or amounts as may be necessary to compensate Lender for any
such additional cost incurred or reduced amounts received.




          2.7.2. LIBO Rate Lending Unlawful. If Lender shall determine (which determination
shall, upon notice thereof to Borrower, be conclusive and binding in the absence of readily
demonstrable error) that the adoption of or any change in any law, treaty, rule, regulation,
guideline or in the interpretation or application thereof by any Governmental Agency makes it
unlawful for Lender to make or maintain any LIBO Rate Debt, (a) the obligation of Lender to make or
continue any LIBO Rate Debt shall, upon such determination, forthwith be suspended until Lender
shall notify Borrower that the circumstances causing such suspension no longer exist, and (b) if
required by such law, interpretation or application, the Facility shall automatically convert into
Base Rate Debt, and shall bear interest per annum at a rate equal to the Base Rate plus 0.40% (40
basis points).




          2.7.3. Unascertainable Interest Rate. If Lender shall have determined in good faith
that adequate means do not exist for ascertaining the interest rate applicable hereunder to LIBO
Rate Debt, then, upon notice from Lender to Borrower, the obligations of Lender to make or continue
LIBO Rate Debt shall forthwith be suspended, and thereafter the Facility shall continue as Base
Rate Debt, and shall bear interest per annum at a rate equal to the Base Rate plus 0.40% (40 basis
points), until Lender shall notify Borrower that the circumstances causing such suspension no
longer exist. Lender will give such notice when it determines, in good faith, that such
circumstances no longer exist; provided, however, that Lender shall not have any liability with
respect to any delay in giving such notice.




          2.7.4. Funding Losses. In the event Lender shall incur any loss or expense (including,
without limitation, any loss or expense incurred by reason of the liquidation or reemployment of
deposits or other funds acquired by Lender to make or maintain the Facility) as a result of any
continuance, conversion, repayment or prepayment of the principal amount of, or failure to make or
termination of, any portion of the Facility on a date other than the scheduled last day of the
LIBOR Period applicable thereto, then, upon the written notice of such from Lender to Borrower,
Borrower shall reimburse Lender for such loss or expense within three Business Days after receipt
of such notice. Such written notice (which shall include calculations in reasonable detail) shall
be conclusive and binding in the absence of readily demonstrable error.




          2.7.5. Additional Interest. So long as and to the extent Lender shall be required
under regulations of the FRB to maintain reserves with respect to liabilities or assets consisting
of or including Eurocurrency Liabilities (as defined in the definition of Reserve Percentage), and
Lender’s performance under this Agreement shall have given rise to additional reserve requirements
for Lender thereunder, Borrower shall pay to Lender additional interest on the unpaid principal
amount of the Facility. Such




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additional interest shall accrue from the later of the date such reserve requirement commences and
the date of the Disbursement until the earlier of the date such reserve requirement ends and the
date the principal amount of the Facility is paid in full, at an interest rate per annum equal at
all times to the remainder obtained by subtracting (a) the LIBO Rate for the applicable LIBOR
Period from (b) the rate obtained by dividing the LIBO Rate by a percentage equal to 100% minus the
Reserve Percentage as in effect from time to time during such LIBOR Period. Lender shall, as soon
as practicable but not later than the last day of the LIBOR Period, provide notice to Borrower of
any such additional interest arising in connection with the Facility and the certification of
Lender that the additional amount is due and that the additional reserve requirement is applicable.
Such additional interest shall be payable directly to Lender on the dates specified herein for
payment of interest. The calculation of such additional interest shall be made by Lender and
provided to Borrower in writing, which shall be conclusive and binding in the absence of readily
demonstrable error.




          2.7.6. Notice of Changes or Increased Costs Relating to the Facility. Lender agrees
that, as promptly as reasonably practicable after it becomes aware of the occurrence of an event or
the existence of a condition which would cause it to be affected by any of the events or conditions
described in this Section 2.7, it will notify Borrower of such event and the possible effects
thereof, provided that the failure to provide such notice shall not affect Lender’s rights to
reimbursement provided for herein.




     2.8. Payments. Borrower agrees that matters concerning prepayments, payments and
application of payments shall be in accordance with Lender’s practices set forth in this Agreement
and in the other Transaction Documents.



          2.8.1. Prepayment. Subject to Section 2.7.4 hereof and the immediately following
sentence, at any time after September 28, 2012, Borrower may, upon at least one Business Day’s
notice to Lender, prepay, without penalty, all or a portion of the principal amount outstanding
under the Subordinated Debt in a minimum aggregate amount of $5,000,000 or any larger integral
multiple of $5,000,000 by paying the principal amount to be prepaid, together with unpaid accrued
interest thereon to the date of prepayment. Borrower acknowledges that it is required under
regulations of the FDIC to obtain prior FDIC approval before making any prepayment (including
payment pursuant to an acceleration clause or redemption prior to maturity); however, Lender shall
have no responsibility to verify whether Borrower has obtained FDIC approval for any prepayment.




          2.8.2. Manner and Time of Payment. All payments of principal, interest and fees
hereunder payable to Lender shall be made, without condition or reservation of right and free of
set-off or counterclaim, in U.S. dollars and by wire transfer (pursuant to Lender’s written wire
transfer instructions) of immediately available funds delivered to Lender not later than 11:00 a.m.
(Pacific time) on the date due. Funds received by Lender after that time and date shall be deemed
to have been paid on the next succeeding Business Day.




          2.8.3. Payments on Non-Business Days. Whenever any payment to be made by Borrower
hereunder shall be stated to be due on a day which is not a Business Day, payments shall be made on
the next succeeding Business Day and such extension of time shall be included in the computation of
the payment of interest hereunder.




          2.8.4. Application of Payments. All payments received by Lender from or on behalf of
Borrower shall be applied first to amounts due to Lender to reimburse Lender’s costs and expenses,
including those pursuant to Section 5.5 or Section 8.5, second to accrued interest
under the Subordinated Debenture, and third to principal amounts outstanding under the Subordinated
Debenture; provided, however, subject to Section 8.1.2 of this Agreement, that after the
date on which the final payment of principal with respect to the Facility is due or following and
during any Event of Default, all payments received on account of Borrower’s Liabilities shall be
applied in whatever order, combination and amounts as Lender, in its sole and absolute discretion,
decides, to all costs, expenses and other indebtedness owing to Lender. No amount paid or prepaid
under the Subordinated Debenture may be reborrowed.




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     2.9. Capital Adequacy. If Lender shall reasonably determine that the application or
adoption of any law, rule, regulation, directive, interpretation, treaty or guideline regarding
capital adequacy, or any change therein or in the interpretation or administration thereof, whether
or not having the force of law (including, without limitation, application of changes to Regulation
H and Regulation Y of the FRB issued by the FRB on January 19, 1989 and regulations of the
Comptroller of the Currency, Department of Treasury, 12 CFR Part 3, Appendix A, issued by the
Comptroller of the Currency on January 27, 1989), increases the capital required or expected to be
maintained by Lender or any person or entity controlling Lender, and such increase is based upon
the existence of Lender’s obligations hereunder and under other commitments of this type, then,
within 10 days after demand from Lender, Borrower shall pay to Lender, from time to time, such
amount or amounts as will compensate Lender or such controlling person or entity, as the case may
be, for such increased capital requirement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Buyer shall not be
obligated to compensate Lender for an increased capital requirement resulting from application or
adoption of such law, rule, regulation, directive, interpretation, treaty or guideline regarding
capital adequacy which is not applicable to financial institutions generally. The determination of
any amount to be paid by Borrower under this Section 2.9 shall take into consideration the policies
of Lender or of any Person controlling Lender with respect to capital adequacy and shall be based
upon any reasonable averaging, attribution and allocation methods. A certificate of Lender setting
forth the amount or amounts as shall be necessary to compensate Lender as specified in this Section
2.9 shall be delivered to Borrower and shall be conclusive in the absence of manifest error.



3. DISBURSEMENTS.




     3.1. Disbursement. At such time as (a) all of the terms and conditions set forth in
Sections 3.2 and 3.3 have been satisfied by Borrower and Borrower has executed and delivered to
Lender each of the Transaction Documents and any other related documents in form and substance
satisfactory to Lender, in its sole and absolute discretion, and (b) Lender and Borrower shall have
executed and delivered the Interest Rate Acknowledgement, Lender shall disburse to Borrower an
amount under the Subordinated Debenture equal to $75,000,000 (the “Disbursement”), as set forth in
the Instructions; which shall be delivered to Lender at least one Business Day prior to the date of
the Disbursement.



     3.2. Conditions Precedent to Disbursement. In conjunction with and as additional (but
independent) supporting evidence for certain of the covenants, representations and warranties made
by Borrower herein, prior to and as a condition of the Disbursement, Borrower shall deliver or
cause to be delivered to Lender each of the following, each of which shall be in form and substance
satisfactory to Lender, in its sole and absolute discretion:



          3.2.1. Opinion. An opinion of counsel of Borrower in substantially the form attached
as Exhibit B hereto and otherwise satisfactory to Lender, dated on or about the date of the
Disbursement.




          3.2.2. Transaction Documents. The Transaction Documents, including, without
limitation, the Subordinated Debenture.




          3.2.3. Authority Documents.




               3.2.3.1. A copy, certified by the appropriate secretary of state or Governmental Agency, of
the charter of Borrower;



               3.2.3.2. A good standing certificate of Borrower issued by the appropriate secretary of state
or Governmental Agency;



               3.2.3.3. A copy, certified by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of Borrower, of the
Bylaws of Borrower;



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               3.2.3.4. A copy, certified by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of Borrower, of the
resolutions of the board of directors of Borrower authorizing the execution, delivery and
performance of this Agreement, the Subordinated Debenture and the other Transaction Documents; and



               3.2.3.5. An incumbency certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of Borrower
certifying the names of the officer or officers of Borrower authorized to sign this Agreement, the
Subordinated Debenture and the other documents provided for in this Agreement, together with a
sample of the true signature of each such officer (Lender may conclusively rely on such certificate
until formally advised by a like certificate of any changes therein).



          3.2.4. Regulatory Consents. Copies certified by the Secretary or an Assistant
Secretary of Borrower of all documents evidencing all necessary consents, approvals and
determinations of any Governmental Agency with respect to the transactions contemplated in the
Transaction Documents and any other transactions between Lender and Borrower, including, without
limitation, the permit issued by the CCFI.




          3.2.5. Instructions. The Instructions.




          3.2.6. Certain Costs of Lender. Payment of certain costs and expenses incurred by
Lender to date in connection with the transactions contemplated herein, such as Lender’s attorneys’
fees and expenses, that Borrower is obligated to pay pursuant to Section 5.5.




          3.2.7. Authorization to Debit Account. An Authorization to Debit Account,
substantially in the form of Exhibit C hereto.




          3.2.8. Notice of Authorized Borrowers. A Notice of Authorized Borrowers,
substantially in the form of Exhibit D hereto.




          3.2.9. Other Requirements. Such other additional information regarding Borrower, any
Subsidiary and their respective assets, liabilities (including any liabilities arising from, or
relating to, legal proceedings) and contracts as Lender may reasonably request.




          3.2.10. Other Documents. Such other certificates, affidavits, schedules, resolutions,
opinions, notes and/or other documents which are provided for hereunder or as Lender may reasonably
request.




     3.3. Conditions to All Disbursements; Renewals and Conversions. Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary contained herein, the continued performance, observance and compliance by
Borrower of and with all of the covenants, conditions and agreements of Borrower contained herein
(whether or not non-performance constitutes an Event of Default) and in the other Transaction
Documents shall be further conditions precedent to any disbursements of the proceeds under the
Facility. In addition, Lender shall not be required to disburse proceeds under the Facility or to
renew the Facility at any time that any of the following are true:



          3.3.1. Default. There exists an Event of Default or Unmatured Event of
Default.




          3.3.2. Legislation or Proceedings. Any legislation has been passed or any suit or
other proceeding has been instituted the effect of which is to prohibit, enjoin (or to declare
unlawful or improper) or otherwise adversely affect, in Lender’s sole and absolute judgment,
Borrower’s performance of its obligations hereunder, or any litigation or governmental proceeding
has been instituted or threatened against Borrower or any Subsidiary or any of their officers or
shareholders which, in the sole discretion of Lender, may adversely affect the financial condition
or operations of Borrower or any Subsidiary.




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          3.3.3. Material Adverse Change. There has occurred, in Lender’s sole and complete
discretion, a material adverse change in the financial condition or affairs of Borrower since the
Borrower 2006 Financial Statements Date.




          3.3.4. Representations and Warranties. Any representation or warranty of Borrower
contained herein or any information set forth in the recitals hereto, shall not be true on and as
of any Borrowing Date, with the same effect as though such representations and warranties had been
made, or such information had been presented, on and as of such date.




          3.3.5. Approvals. All necessary or appropriate actions and proceedings have not been
taken in connection with, or relating to, the transactions contemplated hereby and all documents
incident thereto have not been completed and tendered for delivery, in substance and form
satisfactory to Lender, including, without limitation, if appropriate in the opinion of Lender,
Lender’s failure to have received evidence of all necessary approvals from Governmental Agencies.




          3.3.6. Other Documents. Lender has not received in substance and form reasonably
satisfactory to Lender, all certificates, affidavits, schedules, resolutions, opinions, notes,
and/or other documents which are provided for hereunder or which it may reasonably request.



Lender’s refusal to disburse any proceeds of the Facility on account of the provisions of this
Section 3.3 shall not alter or diminish any of Borrower’s other obligations hereunder or otherwise
prevent any breach or default of Borrower hereunder from becoming an Event of Default.




4. GENERAL REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. Borrower hereby covenants, represents and
warrants to Lender as follows:




     4.1. Organization and Authority.



          4.1.1. Organization Matters. Borrower is a California state-chartered bank, validly
existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of California and has all requisite
corporate power and authority, and possesses all licenses necessary, to conduct business and
activities as presently conducted, to own its properties and to perform its obligations under this
Agreement. The deposit accounts of Borrower are insured by the FDIC to the fullest extent
permitted by applicable law. Borrower has not received any notice or other information indicating
that Borrower is not an “insured depository institution” as defined in 12 U.S.C. 1813, nor has any
event occurred which could reasonably be expected to adversely affect the status of Borrower as an
FDIC-insured institution. Borrower and the Subsidiaries have made payment of all franchise and
similar taxes in all of the respective jurisdictions in which they are incorporated, chartered or
qualified, except for any such taxes (i) where the failure to pay such taxes will not have a
material adverse effect on the financial condition, business or operations of Borrower or any
Subsidiary, (ii) the validity of which is being contested in good faith and (iii) for which proper
reserves have been set aside on the books of Borrower or any applicable Subsidiary, as the case may
be.




          4.1.2. Capital Stock and Related Matters. Section 4.1.2 of the Disclosure Schedule
correctly sets forth (a) the state or states in which Borrower conducts its business, (b) a list of
all Subsidiaries of Borrower, and the type, amount and percentage of equity owned directly or
indirectly by Borrower in each, and (c) a list of each class of stock of Borrower and the number of
authorized and issued and outstanding shares of each class of stock of Borrower. Except as
otherwise stated in Section 4.1.2 of the Disclosure Schedule, there is no plan, agreement or
understanding providing for, or contemplating, the issuance of any additional shares of capital
stock of Borrower. All of the outstanding capital stock of Borrower is owned beneficially and of
record by Bancorp and has been duly authorized, legally and validly issued, fully paid and
nonassessable. Except as otherwise stated in Section 4.1.2 of the Disclosure Schedule, there are,
as of the date hereof, no outstanding options, rights, warrants or other agreements or instruments
obligating Borrower to issue, deliver or sell, or cause to be issued, delivered or sold, additional
shares of the capital stock of Borrower or obligating Borrower to grant, extend or enter into any
such agreement or commitment.




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          4.1.3. Subsidiaries. Each of Borrower’s Subsidiaries is validly existing and in good
standing under the laws of its jurisdiction or organization, and each Subsidiary has all requisite
power and authority, corporate or otherwise, and maintains all licenses necessary, to conduct its
business and own its properties.




     4.2. No Impediment to Transactions.



          4.2.1. Transaction is Legal and Authorized. The borrowing of the principal amount of
the Facility, the execution of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents and compliance by
Borrower with all of the provisions of this Agreement and of the other Transaction Documents are
within the corporate and other powers of Borrower. This Agreement and the other Transaction
Documents to which Borrower is a party have been duly authorized, executed and delivered by
Borrower, and are the legal, valid and binding obligations of Borrower, enforceable in accordance
with their respective terms.




          4.2.2. No Defaults or Restrictions. Neither the execution and delivery of the
Transaction Documents nor compliance with their terms and conditions will: (a) violate, conflict
with or result in a material breach of, or constitute a material default under (i) any of the
terms, obligations, covenants, conditions or provisions of any corporate restriction or of any
indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, pledge, bank loan or credit agreement, charter, bylaw or any
other agreement or instrument to which Borrower or any Subsidiary is now a party or by which any of
them or any of their properties may be bound or affected, (ii) any judgment, order, writ,
injunction, decree or demand of any court, arbitrator, grand jury, or Governmental Agency, or (iii)
any statute, rule or regulation applicable to Borrower; or (b) result in the creation or imposition
of any lien, charge or encumbrance of any nature whatsoever upon any property or asset of Borrower
or any Subsidiary. None of Borrower or any Subsidiary is in material default in the performance,
observance or fulfillment of any of the terms, obligations, covenants, conditions or provisions
contained in any indenture or other agreement creating, evidencing or securing indebtedness of any
kind or pursuant to which any such indebtedness is issued, or other agreement or instrument to
which Borrower or any Subsidiary is a party or by which Borrower or any Subsidiary or their
respective properties may be bound or affected.




          4.2.3. Governmental Consent. Except for those furnished pursuant to Section
3.2.4, no governmental orders, permissions, consents, approvals or authorizations are required
to be obtained by Borrower and no registrations or declarations are required to be filed by
Borrower in connection with, or contemplation of, the execution and delivery of, and performance
under, this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents.




     4.3. Purposes of the Facility.



          4.3.1. Use of Proceeds. Borrower shall use the proceeds of the Facility for general
corporate purposes. The Facility is an exempt transaction under the Truth-in-Lending Act, as
amended or recodified. Borrower does not own any “margin security” as such term is defined in
Regulation G of the FRB. Borrower will not use any part of the proceeds of the Facility (a)
directly or indirectly to purchase or carry any margin security or reduce or retire any
indebtedness originally incurred to purchase any such margin security within the meaning of
Regulation U of the FRB, or (b) so as to involve Borrower or Lender in a violation of Regulation U
of the FRB. Borrower agrees to execute, or cause to be executed, all instruments necessary for the
Facility to comply with all of the requirements of Regulation U of the FRB.




          4.3.2. Usury. None of the amounts to be received by Lender as interest under the
Subordinated Debenture is usurious or illegal under applicable law.




     4.4. Financial Condition.



          4.4.1. Borrower Financial Statements. Borrower has delivered to Lender copies of
regulatory financial statements on the appropriate FFIEC form filed by Borrower (the “Borrower 2006
Financial Statements”) for the 12 months ended December 31, 2006 (the “Borrower 2006 Financial




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Statements Date”). The Borrower 2006 Financial Statements are true and correct in all material
respects, are prepared in accordance with the respective books of account and records of Borrower
and its Subsidiaries and have been prepared in accordance with applicable banking regulations,
rules and guidelines on a basis consistent with prior periods, and fairly and accurately present in
all material respects the financial condition of Borrower and its assets and liabilities and the
results of its operations as at, and for the period ending at, such date. In addition, Borrower has
delivered to Lender copies of its regulatory financial statements on the appropriate FFIEC form
filed by Borrower for the period ending June 30, 2007 (“Interim Financial Statements” and together
with the Borrower 2006 Financial Statements, the “Borrower Financial Statements”). The Interim
Financial Statements are true and correct in all material respects, are prepared in accordance with
the respective books of account and records of Borrower and its Subsidiaries and have been prepared
in accordance with applicable banking regulations, rules and guidelines on a basis consistent with
prior periods, and fairly and accurately present in all material respects the financial condition
of Borrower and its assets and liabilities and the results of its operations as of, and for the
period ending at, such date. The Borrower Financial Statements contain and reflect provisions for
taxes, reserves and other liabilities of Borrower in accordance with applicable banking
regulations, rules and guidelines, respectively. Borrower does not have any material debt,
liability or obligation of any nature (whether accrued, contingent, absolute or otherwise) which is
not provided for or disclosed in the Borrower Financial Statements.




          4.4.2. Absence of Default. No event has occurred which either of itself or with the
lapse of time or the giving of notice or both, would give any creditor of Borrower the right to
accelerate the maturity of any indebtedness of Borrower for borrowed money. Borrower is not in
default under any other lease, agreement or instrument, or any law, rule, regulation, order, writ,
injunction, decree, determination or award, non-compliance with which could materially adversely
affect Borrower’s properties, financial condition or business operations.




          4.4.3. Loans. Each loan having an outstanding balance of more than $1,000,000 and
reflected as an asset of Borrower in the Borrower Financial Statements is the legal, valid and
binding obligation of the obligor named therein, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except
as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, or
other laws relating to or limiting creditors’ rights or equitable principles generally. To
Borrower’s knowledge, (a) no obligor named therein is seeking to avoid the enforceability of the
terms of any loan, and (b) no loan having an unpaid balance (principal and accrued interest) in
excess of $1,000,000 is subject to any defense, offset or counterclaim.




          4.4.4. Allowance for Loan Losses. The allowance for loan and lease losses shown in the
Borrower Financial Statements is adequate in all respects to provide for losses, net of recoveries
relating to loans previously charged off, on loans and leases outstanding as of the date of such
statements or reports.




          4.4.5. Solvency. After giving effect to the consummation of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement, Borrower has capital sufficient to carry on its business and
transactions and all businesses and transactions in which it is about to engage and is solvent and
able to pay its debts as they mature. No transfer of property is being made and no indebtedness is
being incurred in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement with the intent
to hinder, delay or defraud either present or future creditors of Borrower or any Subsidiary.




     4.5. Title to Properties.



          4.5.1. Owned Property. Borrower and the Subsidiaries have, respectively, good and
marketable fee title to all the Properties, and good and marketable title to all other property and
assets reflected in the Borrower Financial Statements, except for (a) real property and other
assets acquired and/or being acquired from debtors in full or partial satisfaction of obligations
owed to Borrower or the Subsidiaries, as the case may be, and (b) property or other assets leased
by Borrower or any Subsidiary, property and assets sold or otherwise disposed of for their fair
market value subsequent to the date of the Borrower Financial Statements. Except for Properties and
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from debtors in full or partial satisfaction of obligations owed to Borrower or any Subsidiary and
property or other assets leased by Borrower or any Subsidiary, all property and assets of any kind
(real or personal, tangible or intangible) of Borrower and any Subsidiary are free from any liens,
encumbrances or defects in title, except for any liens granted previously by Borrower to Lender.
Except as identified in Section 4.5.1 of the Disclosure Schedule, no financing statement under the
UCC that names Borrower or any Subsidiary has been filed and none of Borrower or any Subsidiary has
signed any financing statement or any pledge agreement authorizing any secured party thereunder to
file any such financing statement.




          4.5.2. Leased Property. For assets or property leased by Borrower or any Subsidiary,
Borrower and each such Subsidiary enjoy peaceful and undisturbed possession under all of the Leases
under which they are operating, all of which permit the customary operations of Borrower and any
Subsidiary, as applicable. Neither Borrower nor any Subsidiary is in material default, and no event
has occurred which with the passage of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute a
material default by Borrower or any Subsidiary, under any of such Leases.




     4.6. No Material Adverse Change. Since the Borrower 2006 Financial Statements Date,
neither the business, operations, properties nor assets of Borrower or any Subsidiary have been
materially and adversely affected in any way, as the result of any act or event, including, without
limitation, fire, explosion, accident, act of God, strike, lockout, flood, drought, storm,
earthquake, combination of workmen or other labor disturbance, riot, activity of armed forces or of
the public enemy, embargo, or nationalization, condemnation, requisition or taking of property, or
cancellation or modification of contracts, by any domestic or foreign government or any
instrumentality or agency thereof. Since the Borrower 2006 Financial Statements Date, there have
been no material adverse changes in the assets, liabilities, or condition, financial or otherwise,
of Borrower or any Subsidiary other than changes arising from transactions in the ordinary course
of business, and none of such changes has been materially adverse, whether in the ordinary course
of business or otherwise.



     4.7. Legal Matters.



          4.7.1. Compliance with Law. Borrower and the Subsidiaries have complied with all
applicable statutes, rules, regulations, orders and restrictions of any domestic or foreign
government, or any instrumentality or agency thereof, having jurisdiction over the conduct of their
respective businesses or the ownership of their respective properties, except where any such
failure to comply would not materially and adversely affect the financial condition, business or
operations of Borrower or any Subsidiary.




          4.7.2. Taxes. Borrower and each Subsidiary have filed all United States income tax
returns and all state and municipal tax returns which are required to be filed, and have paid, or
made adequate provision for the payment of, all material taxes which have become due pursuant to
said returns or pursuant to any assessment received by Borrower or any Subsidiary, except such
taxes, if any, as are being contested in good faith and as to which adequate reserves have been
provided. Borrower is unaware of any audit, assessment or other proposed action or inquiry of the
Internal Revenue Service with respect to the United States income tax liability of Borrower or any
Subsidiary. To the best of Borrower’s knowledge, Borrower and each Subsidiary have withheld
amounts from their employees, shareholders or holders of public deposit accounts in full and
complete compliance with the tax withholding provisions of applicable federal, state and local laws
and each has filed all federal, state and local returns and reports for all years for which any
such return or report would be due with respect to employee income tax withholding, social
security, unemployment taxes, income and other taxes and all payments or deposits with respect to
such taxes have been made within the time period required by law.




          4.7.3. Regulatory Enforcement Actions. None of Borrower, any Subsidiary or any of
their respective officers or directors is now operating under any restrictions, agreements,
memoranda, or commitments (other than restrictions of general application) imposed by any
Governmental Agency, nor are (a) any such restrictions threatened or (b) any agreements, memoranda
or commitments being sought by any Governmental Agency.




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          4.7.4. Pending Litigation. There are no actions, suits, proceedings or written
agreements pending, or, to the best of Borrower’s knowledge, threatened or proposed, against
Borrower or any Subsidiary at law or in equity or before or by any federal, state, municipal, or
other governmental department, commission, board, or other administrative agency, domestic or
foreign, that, either separately or in the aggregate, will materially and adversely affect the
financial condition, business, or operations of any of Borrower or any Subsidiary; and none of
Borrower or any Subsidiary is in default with respect to any order, writ, injunction, or decree of,
or any written agreement with, any court, commission, board or agency, domestic or foreign, that,
either separately or in the aggregate, will materially and adversely affect the financial
condition, business, or operations of Borrower or any Subsidiary.




          4.7.5. RICO. There are no suits, actions or proceedings pending or threatened against
Borrower or any Subsidiary, or any officer or director thereof, under a RICO Related Law.




          4.7.6. ERISA. All Employee Benefit Plans (as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA)
established or maintained by Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate or to which Borrower or any ERISA
Affiliate contributes are in material compliance with applicable requirements of ERISA, and are in
material compliance with applicable requirements (including qualification and non-discrimination
requirements) of the Code for obtaining the tax benefits the Code thereupon permits with respect to
such plans. Each Employee Benefit Plan which is a group health plan (within the meaning of Section
5000(b)(1) of the Code) complies with and has been maintained and operated in material compliance
with each of the requirements of Section 4980B of the Code. Neither Borrower nor any ERISA
Affiliate has failed to make on a timely basis any required contributions or to pay on a timely
basis any amounts with respect to any Employee Benefit Plan or ERISA or any other applicable law.
No “reportable event” or non-exempt “prohibited transaction,” as defined in ERISA, has occurred and
is continuing as to any Employee Benefit Plan and no excise taxes have been incurred or security is
required with respect to any Employee Benefit Plan. No Employee Benefit Plan has, or as of the
Closing Date will have, any amount of unfunded benefit liabilities (as defined in Section
4001(a)(18) of ERISA) for which Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate could be liable to any Person under
Title IV of ERISA if any such plan were terminated. All Employee Benefit Plans are funded in
accordance with Section 412 of the Code (if applicable). There would be no obligations under Title
IV of ERISA relating to any Employee Benefit Plan that is a multiemployer plan if any such plan
were terminated or if Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate withdrew from any such plan. Except as
required by Section 4980B of the Code or applicable state insurance laws, neither Borrower nor any
ERISA Affiliate has promised any employee medical coverage after termination of employment, or
promised medical coverage to any former employee or other individual not employed by Borrower or
any ERISA Affiliate, and neither Borrower nor any ERISA Affiliate maintains or contributes to any
plan or arrangement providing medical benefits to employees after their termination of employment
or any other individual not employed by Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate.




          4.7.7. Environmental. No Property is or, to the best of Borrower’s knowledge, has
been a site for the use, generation, manufacture, storage, treatment, release, threatened release,
discharge, disposal, transportation or presence of any Hazardous Materials and neither Borrower nor
any Subsidiary has engaged in such activities. Each Property, and Borrower and each Subsidiary,
are in compliance with all Hazardous Materials Laws. There are no claims or actions (“Hazardous
Materials Claims”) pending or, to the best of Borrower’s knowledge, threatened, nor have there been
any such claims or actions in the past, against Borrower or any Subsidiary or any Property by any
Governmental Agency or by any other Person relating to any Hazardous Materials or pursuant to any
Hazardous Materials Law.




          4.7.8. Brokerage Commissions. Neither Borrower nor any Affiliate of Borrower is
obligated to pay any brokerage commission or finder’s fee to any Person in connection with the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement.




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     4.8. Borrower Status.



          4.8.1. Restrictions on Borrower. None of Borrower or any Subsidiary is a party, nor is
bound by, any contract or agreement or instrument, or subject to any charter or other corporate
restriction materially and adversely affecting its financial condition, business or operations.




          4.8.2. Non-Foreign Status. Borrower is not a nonresident alien for purposes of U.S.
income taxation and is not a foreign corporation, foreign partnership, foreign trust or foreign
estate (as said terms are defined in the Code or regulations promulgated thereunder).




          4.8.3. Investment Company Act. Borrower is not an “investment company” or a company
“controlled” by an “investment company,” within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940,
as amended.




          4.8.4. No Burdensome Agreements. None of Borrower or any Subsidiary is a party to any
agreement, instrument or undertaking or subject to any other restriction (a) which presently has a
material adverse affect upon the property, financial condition or business operations of Borrower
or any Subsidiary, or (b) under or pursuant to which Borrower or any Subsidiary is or will be
required to place (or under which any other Person may place) a lien upon any of its properties
securing indebtedness either upon demand or upon the happening of a condition, with or without such
demand.




     4.9. No Misstatement. No information, exhibit, report, schedule or document furnished
by Borrower to Lender in connection with the negotiation, execution or performance of this
Agreement or the funding of the Facility contains any untrue statement of a material fact, or omits
to state a material fact or any fact necessary to make the statements contained therein not
misleading in light of the circumstances when made or furnished to Lender.



     4.10. Representations and Warranties Generally. The representations and warranties
set forth in this Agreement or in any other Transaction Document will be true and correct (a) on
the date of this Agreement, (b) as of the date of the Disbursement, (c) as otherwise provided
herein, and (d) as otherwise provided in the quarterly compliance certificates delivered pursuant
to Section 6.4 with the same force and effect as if made on each such date. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, the representations and warranties set forth in Section 4.7.7 shall be true
and correct on each such date with respect to all Properties other than (i) any Property acquired
by Borrower after the date of this Agreement through foreclosure or any comparable proceeding
necessary to protect Borrower’s position on extensions of credit granted prior to the date of this
Agreement and (ii) any Property acquired by Borrower after the date of this Agreement that was the
subject of a Hazardous Material Claim prior to such acquisition, but has subsequently been fully
remediated. All representations, warranties, covenants and agreements made in this Agreement or in
any certificate or other document delivered to Lender by or on behalf of Borrower pursuant to or in
connection with this Agreement shall be deemed to have been relied upon by Lender notwithstanding
Lender’s review of any documents or materials delivered by Borrower to Lender pursuant to the terms
hereof and notwithstanding any investigation heretofore or hereafter made by Lender or on its
behalf (and Borrower hereby acknowledges such reliance by Lender in making the Facility and all
disbursements thereunder) and, furthermore, shall survive the making of any or all of the
disbursements of proceeds under the Facility and continue in full force and effect as long as there
remains unperformed any obligations to Lender hereunder or under any of the other Transaction
Documents.


5. GENERAL COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND AGREEMENTS. Borrower hereby further covenants and
agrees with Lender as follows:




     5.1. Compliance with Transaction Documents. Borrower shall comply with, observe and
timely perform each and every one of the covenants, agreements and obligations under each and every
one of the Transaction Documents.



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     5.2. Material Transactions.



          5.2.1. Merger and Consolidation. Except as the CCFI may otherwise direct Borrower,
Borrower shall not consolidate with or merge with any Person unless: (a) the successor entity which
results from such consolidation or merger, if not Borrower (the “Surviving Entity”), (i) shall be a
solvent FDIC-insured depository institution organized and existing under the laws of the United
States of America or any State thereof or the District of Columbia, and (ii) shall have executed
and delivered to the holder of the Subordinated Debenture its assumption of the due and punctual
payment of the principal of and premium, if any, and interest on the Subordinated Debenture, and
the due and punctual performance and observation of all of the covenants in the Subordinated
Debenture, this Agreement and any other Transaction Document to be performed or observed by
Borrower and shall furnish to such holder an opinion of counsel to the effect that the instrument
of assumption has been duly authorized, executed and delivered and constitutes the legal, valid and
binding contract and agreement of the Surviving Entity enforceable in accordance with its terms,
except as enforcement of such terms may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization,
moratorium and similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and by general
equitable principles; and (b) immediately after giving effect to such transaction and treating any
indebtedness that becomes an obligation of the Surviving Entity or any of its subsidiaries as a
result of such transaction as having been incurred by Borrower at the time of such transaction, no
Event of Default or Unmatured Event of Default would exist.




          5.2.2. Restricted Payments. If an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing,
except as the CCFI may otherwise direct Borrower, Borrower shall not (a) declare or pay any
dividend on, make any distributions with respect to, or redeem, purchase, acquire or make a
liquidation payment with respect to, any of its capital stock, (b) make loans or advances to
Bancorp, (c) make any payments of interest, principal or premium on, or repay, repurchase or redeem
(i) any indebtedness of Borrower payable to Bancorp, or (ii) except for trade payables incurred in
the ordinary course of business, any other indebtedness of Borrower that ranks equally with or
junior to the Subordinated Debenture, or (d) make any guarantee payments on any obligations that
rank equally with or junior to the Subordinated Debenture.




          5.2.3. Incurring Debt. Without the prior written consent of Lender, which consent
shall not be unreasonably withheld, except as the CCFI may otherwise direct Borrower, Borrower
shall not itself, nor shall it cause, permit or allow any Subsidiary to (a) create, assume, incur,
have outstanding, or in any manner become liable in respect of any Indebtedness, other than as
reflected in Section 5.2.3 of the Disclosure Schedule, or (b) create, assume, incur, suffer
or permit to exist any mortgage, pledge, deed of trust, encumbrance (including the lien or retained
security title of a conditional vendor), security interest, assignment, lien or charge of any kind
or character upon or with respect to any of their real or personal property, including, without
limitation, any capital stock owned by Borrower whether owned at the date hereof or hereafter
acquired, or assign or otherwise convey any right to receive income.




          5.2.4. Asset Sales. Without the prior written consent of Lender, which consent shall
not be unreasonably withheld, Borrower shall not itself, nor shall it cause, permit or allow any
Subsidiary to dispose of by sale, assignment, lease or otherwise, property or assets now owned or
hereafter acquired if such property or assets plus all other properties and assets sold, leased,
transferred or otherwise disposed of during the 12-month period ending on the date of such sale,
lease or other disposition shall have an aggregate value of more than 10% of the consolidated
assets of Borrower as reflected in the most recent balance sheet delivered to Lender pursuant to
Section 6.1, except that Borrower may sell assets in the ordinary course of its banking
business and consistent with safe and sound banking practices. No sale, lease or transfer of
substantially all of the assets of Borrower shall have the effect of releasing Borrower, or any
transferee that satisfies the requirements of a Surviving Entity set forth in Section
5.2.1(a)(i) and (ii), from its liability under this Agreement and the Subordinated Debenture.




          5.2.5. Bancorp as Parent. Borrower shall not cease to be a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Bancorp.




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          5.2.6.
 Other Matters. Borrower shall notify Lender of any of the following at least
10 days prior to the effectiveness thereof: (a) any change in the name of Borrower
or any Subsidiary; (b) any change in the headquarters or principal place of business of
Borrower or any Subsidiary; (c) the issuance, execution or adoption of any formal or
informal (whether voluntary or involuntary) regulatory action with respect to Borrower or
any Subsidiary at the request of any
Governmental Agency; and (d) any material change in the capital
structure of Borrower.


     5.3. Business Operations.



          5.3.1. Banking Practices. Borrower shall not itself, nor shall it cause, permit or
allow any Subsidiary to engage in any unsafe or unsound banking practices as determined by a
Governmental Agency.




          5.3.2. Affiliate Transactions. Borrower shall not itself, nor shall it cause, permit
or allow any Subsidiary to enter into any transaction including, without limitation, the purchase,
sale or exchange of property or the rendering of any service, with any Affiliate except in the
ordinary course of business and pursuant to the reasonable requirements of Borrower’s or such
Affiliate’s business and upon terms consistent with applicable laws and regulations and reasonably
found by the appropriate board(s) of directors to be fair and reasonable and no less favorable to
Borrower or such Affiliate than would be obtained in a comparable arm’s length transaction with a
Person not an Affiliate.




          5.3.3. Insurance. At its sole cost and expense, Borrower will maintain, and will cause
each Subsidiary to maintain, bonds and insurance to such extent, covering such risks as is usual
and customary for owners of similar businesses and properties in the same general area in which
Borrower or a Subsidiary operates, including, without limitation, insurance for fire and other
risks insured against by extended coverage, public liability insurance, workers’ compensation
insurance and such additional bonds and insurance as may reasonably be requested by Lender. All
such bonds and policies of insurance shall be in a form, in an amount and with issuers/insurers
recognized as adequate by prudent business persons.




     5.4. Compliance with Laws.



          5.4.1. Generally. Borrower shall comply and cause each Subsidiary to comply in all
material respects with all applicable statutes, rules, regulations, orders and restrictions in
respect of the conduct of their respective businesses and the ownership of their respective
properties.




          5.4.2. Regulated Activities. Borrower shall not itself, nor shall it cause, permit or
allow any Subsidiary to (a) engage in any business or activity not permitted by all applicable laws
and regulations, including without limitation, the FDI Act and any regulations promulgated
thereunder, or (b) make any loan or advance secured by the capital stock of another bank or
depository institution, or acquire the capital stock, assets or obligations of or any interest in
another bank or depository institution, in each case other than in the ordinary course of business
and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and safe and sound banking practices.




          5.4.3. Taxes. Borrower shall promptly pay and discharge all taxes, assessments and
other governmental charges imposed upon Borrower or any Subsidiary or upon the income, profits, or
property of Borrower or any Subsidiary and all claims for labor, material or supplies which, if
unpaid, might by law become a lien or charge upon the property of Borrower or any Subsidiary. None
of Borrower or any Subsidiary shall be required to pay any such tax, assessment, charge or claim,
so long as the validity thereof shall be contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings, and
reserves therefor shall be maintained on the books of Borrower and such Subsidiary as are deemed
adequate by Lender.




          5.4.4. ERISA. As soon as possible, and in any event within ten Business Days, after:
(a) Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate knows that with respect to any Employee Benefit Plan, a
“prohibited transaction,” a “reportable event,” or any other event or condition which could subject
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ERISA Affiliate to liability under ERISA or the Code; or (b) the institution of steps by Borrower
or any ERISA Affiliate to withdraw from, or the institution of any steps by any party to terminate,
any Employee Benefit Plan; has or may have occurred, Borrower shall deliver to Lender a certificate
of a responsible officer setting forth the details of such matter, the action that Borrower
proposes to take with respect thereto, and, when known, any action taken or threatened by the
Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Department of Labor, or the Pension Benefit Guarantee
Corporation. For purposes of this covenant, Borrower shall be deemed to have knowledge of all
facts known by the fiduciaries of any plan of Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate.




          5.4.5. Environmental Matters. Borrower shall: (a) exercise, and cause each Subsidiary
to exercise, due diligence in order to comply with all Hazardous Materials Laws; (b) promptly
advise Lender in writing and in reasonable detail of (i) any Condition or Release required to be
reported to any Governmental Agency under any applicable Hazardous Materials Laws, (ii) any and all
written communications with respect to Hazardous Materials Claims or any Condition or Release
required to be reported to any Governmental Agency, (iii) any remedial action taken by Borrower or
any other Person in response to (A) any Hazardous Material on, under or about any Property, the
existence of which is reasonably likely to give rise to an Environmental Claim, or (B) any
Environmental Claim that could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on Borrower
or any Subsidiary, (iv) Borrower’s discovery of any occurrence or condition on any real property
adjoining or in the vicinity of any Property that could cause such Property or any part thereof to
be subject to any materially adverse restrictions on the ownership, occupancy, transferability or
use thereof under any Hazardous Materials Law, and (v) any request for information from any
Governmental Agency indicating that such agency has initiated an investigation as to whether
Borrower or any Subsidiary may be potentially responsible for a Condition or Release or threatened
Condition or Release of Hazardous Materials; (c) at its own expense, provide copies of such
documents or information as Lender may reasonably request in relation to any matters disclosed
pursuant to this Section 5.4.5; (d) promptly take any and all necessary remedial action in
connection with any Condition or Release or threatened Condition or Release on, under or about any
Property in order to comply with all applicable Hazardous Materials Laws. In the event Borrower or
any Subsidiary undertakes any remedial action with respect to such Hazardous Material on, under or
about any Property, Borrower or such Subsidiary shall conduct and complete such remedial action in
compliance with all applicable Hazardous Materials Laws and in accordance with the policies, orders
and directives of all Governmental Agencies. Borrower shall permit Lender, from time to time and in
its sole and absolute discretion, to retain, at Borrower’s expense, an independent professional
consultant to review any report relating to Hazardous Materials prepared by or for Borrower or any
Subsidiary, and at reasonable times and subject to reasonable conditions to conduct its own
investigation of any Property, and Borrower agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain
permission for Lender’s professional consultant to conduct its own investigation of any Property
and shall cause each Subsidiary to do the same. Borrower hereby grants to Lender, its agents,
employees, consultants, and contractors the right to enter into or on to, at reasonable times, any
Property to perform such tests on such Property as are reasonably necessary to conduct such
investigation. Borrower shall promptly notify Lender of (1) any acquisition of stock, assets, or
property by Borrower or any Subsidiary that reasonably could be expected to expose Borrower or any
Subsidiary to, or result in, a Hazardous Materials Claim that could have a material adverse effect
or that could be expected to have a material adverse effect on any governmental authorization,
license, permit or approval then held by Borrower or any Subsidiary, and (2) any proposed action
outside the normal course of business to be taken by Borrower or any Subsidiary to commence
industrial or other operations that could subject Borrower or any Subsidiary to additional laws,
rules or regulations, including, without limitation, laws, rules a
nd regulations requiring
additional environmental permits or licenses.




          5.4.6. Environmental Indemnity. Borrower hereby agrees to defend, indemnify and hold
harmless Lender, its directors, officers, employees, agents, successors and assigns (including,
without limitation, any participants in the Facility) from and against any and all losses, damages,
liabilities, claims, actions, judgments, court costs and legal or other expenses (including,
without limitation, attorney’s fees and expenses) which Lender may incur as a direct or indirect
consequence of (a) any Hazardous Materials Claim or any other violation of a Hazardous
Materials Law, or (b) the use, generation, manufacture, storage, disposal, threatened
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Materials in, on, under or about the Property or otherwise by Borrower or any Subsidiary.
Borrower’s duty and obligations to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Lender shall survive the
cancellation of the Subordinated Debenture and any other Transaction Documents.




          5.4.7. Corporate Existence. Except in connection with a consolidation or merger in
compliance with Section 5.2.1, Borrower shall do or cause to be done all things necessary to
maintain, preserve and renew its corporate existence and that of the Subsidiaries and its and their
rights and franchises, and comply with all related laws applicable to Borrower or the Subsidiaries.




     5.5. Lender Expenses. Whether or not the Disbursement is made, Borrower will (a) pay
all reasonable costs and expenses of Lender incident to the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement including, without limitation, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with (i) the
preparation, negotiation and execution of the Transaction Documents, not to exceed $50,000 or (ii)
any modification, amendment, alteration, or the enforcement of this Agreement, the Subordinated
Debenture or the other Transaction Documents (including, without limitation, Lender’s out-of-pocket
expenses and the charges and disbursements to counsel retained by Lender), and (b) pay and save
Lender and all other holders of the Subordinated Debenture harmless against any and all liability
with respect to amounts payable as a result of (i) any taxes which may be determined to be payable
in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Subordinated Debenture or the
other Transaction Documents or any modification, amendment or alteration of the terms or provisions
of this Agreement, the Subordinated Debenture or the other Transaction Documents (excluding, in
each case, taxes calculated based upon the income of Lender, (ii) any interest or penalties
resulting from nonpayment or delay in payment of such expenses, charges, disbursements, liabilities
or taxes, and (iii) any income taxes in respect of any reimbursement by Borrower for any of such
violations, taxes, interests or penalties paid by Lender. The obligations of Borrower under this
Section 5.5 shall survive the repayment in full of the Subordinated Debenture. Any of the
foregoing amounts incurred by Lender and not paid by Borrower upon demand shall bear interest from
the date incurred at the rate of interest in effect or announced by Lender from time to time as its
Base Rate plus 3% per annum and shall be deemed part of Borrower’s Liabilities hereunder.



     5.6. Subordinated Debt. If all or any portion of the Subordinated Debt ceases to be
deemed to be Tier 2 Capital other than due to the limitation imposed by the FDIC on the capital
treatment of subordinated debt during the five years immediately preceding the maturity date of the
subordinated debt, Borrower shall: (a) immediately notify Lender; and (b) immediately upon request
of Lender, execute and deliver all agreements (including, without limitation, replacement notes) as
Lender may reasonably request in order to restructure the applicable portion of the obligations
evidenced by the Subordinated Debt as a senior obligation of Borrower.



     5.7. Inspection Rights. Borrower shall permit and cause the Subsidiaries to permit
Lender, through Lender’s employees, attorneys, accountants or other agents, to inspect any of the
properties, corporate books and financial books and records of Borrower and any Subsidiary at such
times as Lender reasonably may request, subject to applicable confidentiality and privacy
obligations of Lender.


6. REPORTING. Borrower shall furnish and deliver or cause to be furnished and delivered
to
Lender:




     6.1. Annual. As soon as available, but in any event not more than 90 days after the
close of each fiscal year of Borrower, or within such further time as Lender may permit,
consolidated and consolidating audited financial statements for Bancorp, Borrower and the
Subsidiaries, including a balance sheet and related profit and loss statement, prepared in
accordance with GAAP consistently applied throughout the periods reflected therein. Such financial
statements shall be accompanied by the unqualified opinion of Borrower’s Accountant or other
independent certified public accountants acceptable to Lender.



     6.2. Quarterly. As soon as available, but in any event not more than 45 days after the
close of each quarterly period of each fiscal year of Borrower, or within such further time as
Lender may permit, (a) the call reports filed by Borrower with state or federal bank regulatory
agencies, (b) the internally



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prepared “watch list” or other reports of Borrower with respect to delinquent, classified or assets
requiring special attention, and (c) Forms FRY-9C filed by Bancorp with the federal bank regulatory
agencies.




     6.3. Securities Filings. As soon as practicable, but in any event not more than three
Business Days after any such filings shall be made with the Securities and Exchange Commission or
any exchange or market on which the capital stock of Bancorp may be traded, all reports and other
filings made by Bancorp pursuant to the Exchange Act.



     6.4. Compliance Certificate. Borrower shall furnish Lender, at the same time as it
furnishes the quarterly financial reports referred to in Section 6.2, a quarterly compliance
certificate in the form attached as Exhibit E hereto. Such quarterly compliance certificate shall
be signed by the Chief Executive Officer, President or Chief Financial Officer of Borrower and
shall also contain, in a form and with such specificity as is reasonably satisfactory to Lender,
such additional information as Lender shall have reasonably requested prior to the submission
thereof.



     6.5. Copies of Other Reports and Correspondence. To the extent permitted by law,
promptly after same are available, copies of each of the following: (a) each annual report, proxy
or financial statement or other report or communication sent by Borrower or any Subsidiary to the
shareholders of Borrower; (b) all annual, regular, periodic and special reports and registration
statements which Borrower or any Subsidiary may file or be required to file with any federal or
state banking regulatory agency or any other Governmental Agency or with any securities exchange;
(c) each Uniform Bank Performance Report with respect to Borrower; (d) all written reports
presented to the board of directors of Borrower, as Lender may from time to time reasonably
request; and (e) promptly upon receipt thereof, one copy of each written audit report submitted to
Bancorp by Borrower’s Accountant.



     6.6. Proceedings. Immediately after receiving knowledge thereof, notice in writing of
all charges, assessments, actions, suits and proceedings (as well as notice of the outcome of any
such charges, assessments, actions, suits and proceedings) that are initiated by, or brought
before, any court or Governmental Agency, in connection with Borrower or any Subsidiary; provided,
however, Borrower shall not be obligated to provide such notice in connection with ordinary course
of business litigation not involving any Governmental Agency (including the FDIC, CCFI or FRB)
which, if adversely decided, would not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or
operations of Borrower.



     6.7. Event of Default; Material Adverse Change. Promptly after the occurrence
thereof, notice of any other matter which has resulted in, or could reasonably be expected to
result in, an Unmatured Event of Default, an Event of Default or a materially adverse change in the
financial condition, business or operations of Borrower or any Subsidiary, so long as delivery of
such notice is not expressly prohibited by applicable laws and regulations.



     6.8. Issuance of Borrower Capital Stock. An amended Section 4.1.2 of the
Disclosure Schedule in the event that Borrower issues any capital stock as provided in Section
4.1.2.



     6.9. Other Information Requested by Lender. Such other information concerning the
business, operations, financial condition and regulatory status of Borrower or any Subsidiary as
Lender may from time to time reasonably request, so long as such information is not confidential
and related to a customer of Borrower or any Subsidiary.


7. FINANCIAL COVENANT. Borrower shall maintain such capital as may be necessary to cause
Borrower to be classified at all times as “well capitalized”, in accordance with the rules and
regulations of its primary federal regulator, as in effect from time to time and consistent with
the financial information and reports contemplated in Section 6.




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8. BORROWER’S DEFAULT.




     8.1. Borrower’s Defaults and Lender’s Remedies.



          8.1.1. Events of Default. Notwithstanding any cure periods described below, Borrower
will immediately notify Lender in writing when Borrower obtains knowledge of the occurrence of any
default specified below. Regardless of whether Borrower has given the required notice, the
occurrence of one or more of the following will constitute an “Event of Default” under this
Agreement:




               8.1.1.1. Borrower fails to pay (a) any principal, interest or other amount due on the
Subordinated Debenture, when due, or (b) any other fees, charges, costs or expenses under this
Agreement or any other Transaction Document within 15 days after the same becomes due (or, if no
due date is provided therefor, 15 days after payment is requested); or



               8.1.1.2. Borrower fails to perform or observe any agreement, term, provision, condition, or
covenant (other than any such failure that results in an Event of Default as expressly provided in
any other clause of this Section 8.1.1) required to be performed or observed by Borrower
hereunder or under any other Transaction Document, or under any other agreement with or in favor of
Lender or any Affiliate of Lender, and in each case such failure continues uncured for a period of
30 days after written notice of failure to perform or observe is given to Borrower by Lender; or



               8.1.1.3. Borrower fails to perform or observe its covenant set forth in Section 7
and such
failure continues uncured for a period of 90 days; or



               8.1.1.4. Any financial information, statement, certificate, representation or warranty given
to Lender by Borrower (or any of its representatives) in connection with entering into this
Agreement or any other Transaction Documents, or required to be furnished under the terms hereof or
thereof, proves untrue or misleading in any material respect (as determined by Lender) as of the
time when given and such untrue or misleading condition continues uncured for 10 days after written
notice thereof is given to Borrower by Lender; or



               8.1.1.5. Borrower defaults, or otherwise fails to satisfy all of its obligations, under the
terms of any loan agreement, promissory note, lease, conditional sale contract or other agreement,
document or instrument evidencing, governing or securing any indebtedness, other than the Facility,
owing by Borrower to Lender or any other indebtedness in excess of $5,000,000 owing by Borrower to
any third party, in each case beyond any period of grace provided for in the instrument or
instruments evidencing such indebtedness; or



               8.1.1.6. Any failure of Borrower to satisfy a final, unstayed judgment in excess of 5% of the
equity capital of Borrower as determined in accordance with GAAP and consistent with the most
recent balance sheet delivered to Lender pursuant to Section 6.1; or



               8.1.1.7. (a) Borrower ceases to exist, except for a transaction pursuant to Section
5.2.1; (b) any bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership, readjustment of debt, dissolution or
liquidation proceedings, or marshalling of Borrower’s assets or an assignment for the benefit of
creditors, is commenced under any federal or state law by or against Borrower; (c) Borrower becomes
the subject of any out-of-court settlement with its creditors; (d) Borrower is unable or admits in
writing its inability to pay its debts as they mature; (e) Borrower is in default in the payment of
Indebtedness to a party other than Lender in excess of 5% of the equity capital of Borrower as
determined in accordance with GAAP and is consistent with the most recent balance sheet delivered
to Lender pursuant to Section 6.1; (f) Borrower is notified that it is considered an
institution in “troubled condition” within the meaning of 12 U.S.C. 1831i and the regulations
promulgated thereunder; (g) a conservator or liquidator is appointed for, or consented to by,
Borrower in any insolvency, readjustment or debts or marshalling of assets; (h) Borrower is closed
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               8.1.1.8. The FDIC, the CCFI, the FRB, or other Governmental Agency charged with the
regulation
of depository institutions: (a) issues to Borrower, or initiates any action, suit or proceeding to
obtain against, impose on or require from Borrower, a cease and desist order or similar regulatory
order, the assessment of civil monetary penalties, articles of agreement, a memorandum of
understanding alleging a loss in excess of $1,000,000, requiring payments to achieve compliance in
excess of $1,000,000 in the aggregate or requiring an increase in capital or reserves in excess of
$1,000,000, a capital directive, a capital restoration plan, restrictions that prevent or as a
practical matter impair the payment of dividends or the payments of any debt by Borrower,
restrictions that make the payment of dividends by Borrower subject to prior regulatory approval, a
notice or finding under Section 8(a) of the FDI Act, or any similar enforcement action, measure or
proceeding; or (b) proposes or issues to any executive officer or director of Borrower, or
initiates any action, suit or proceeding to obtain against, impose on or require from any such
officer or director, a cease and desist order or similar regulatory order, a removal order or
suspension order, or the assessment of civil monetary penalties; or



               8.1.1.9. Borrower shall cease to be an insured institution under the FDI Act, except pursuant
to Section 5.2.1; or



               8.1.1.10. The filing of formal charges by any Governmental Agency, including without
limitation, the issuance of an indictment, under a RICO Related Law against Borrower.



          8.1.2. Effect of Event of Default; Acceleration and Termination of the Commitment. If
an Event of Default shall occur (other than with respect to any failure by Borrower to perform its
obligations under Article 7), Lender may declare the Subordinated Debenture and any other amounts
due Lender immediately due and payable, whereupon, subject to prior FDIC approval, if required, the
Subordinated Debenture and such other amounts payable hereunder shall immediately become due and
payable, without presentment, demand, protest or notice of any kind. If Borrower receives a written
notification from the FDIC that the Subordinated Debenture no longer constitutes Tier 2 Capital of
Borrower (the “FDIC Notice”) and if thereafter any Event of Default shall occur under Section
8.1.1, Lender may declare the Subordinated Debenture and any other amounts due Lender
immediately due and payable, whereupon the Subordinated Debenture and such other amounts payable
hereunder shall immediately become due and payable, without presentment, demand, protest or notice
of any kind. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, it is specifically understood and agreed
that notwithstanding the curing of such Event of Default, Borrower shall not be released from any
of its covenants hereunder unless and until the Subordinated Debenture is paid in full. The parties
agree that until the earlier of the Maturity Date or the delivery of an FDIC Notice, Lender may
only enforce this Agreement in accordance with this Section 8.1.2. In addition, if Borrower
fails to comply with any of the its covenants under this Agreement, the Subordinated Debenture or
any other Transaction Document, Lender may pursue Borrower to ensure and enforce Borrower’s
compliance with such covenants.




     8.2. Protective Advances. If an Event of Default occurs, Lender may (but shall in no
event be required to) cure any such Event of Default and any amounts expended by Lender in so
doing, as determined by Lender in its sole and absolute discretion, shall (a) be deemed advanced by
Lender under an obligation to do so regardless of the identity of the person or persons to whom
such funds are furnished, (b) constitute additional advances hereunder, the payment of which is
additional indebtedness evidenced by the Subordinated Debenture, and (c) become due and owing, at
Lender’s demand, with interest accruing from the date of disbursement thereof until fully paid at
the Default Rate.



     8.3. Other Remedies. Nothing in this Article 8 is intended to restrict
Lender’s rights under any of the other Transaction Documents, other related documents, or at law or
in equity, and Lender may exercise such rights and remedies as and when they are available.



     8.4. No Lender Liability. To the extent permitted by law, Lender shall have no
liability for any loss, damage, injury, cost or expense resulting from any action or omission by
it, or any of its representatives, which was taken, omitted or made in good faith.



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     8.5. Lender’s Fees and Expenses. In case of any Event of Default hereunder, Borrower
shall pay Lender’s fees and expenses including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and
expenses, in connection with the enforcement of this Agreement or any of the other Transaction
Documents or other related documents.



9. MISCELLANEOUS.




     9.1. Release; Indemnification. Borrower hereby releases Lender from any and all causes
of action, claims or rights which Borrower may now or hereafter have for, or which may arise from,
any loss or damage caused by or resulting from (a) any failure of Lender to protect, enforce or
collect in whole or in part any of the Facility and (b) any other act or omission to act on the
part of Lender, its officers, agents or employees, except in each instance for those caused by
Lender’s willful misconduct and gross negligence. Borrower shall indemnify, defend and hold Lender
and its Affiliates harmless from and against any and all losses, liabilities, obligations,
penalties, claims, fines, demands, litigation, defenses, costs, judgments, suits, proceedings,
actual damages, disbursements or expenses of any kind or nature whatsoever (including, without
limitation, attorneys’ fees and expenses) which may at any time be either directly or indirectly
imposed upon, incurred by or asserted or awarded against Lender or any of Lender’s Affiliates in
connection with, arising from or relating to Lender’s entering into or carrying out the terms of
this Agreement or being the holder of the Subordinated Debenture, unless Borrower establishes that
the loss, liability, obligations, penalty, claim, fine, demand, litigation, defense, cost,
judgment, suit, proceeding, damage, disbursement or expense arose solely by reason of Lender’s or
any of Lender’s Affiliates’ willful misconduct or gross negligence.



     9.2. Assignment and Participation. Lender may pledge or otherwise hypothecate all or
any portion of this Agreement or grant participations herein (provided Lender acts as agent for any
participants, except as provided below) or in any of its rights and security hereunder. Lender may
also assign all or any part of the Facility and Lender’s obligations in connection therewith to one
or more commercial banks or other financial institutions or investors (each an “Assignee Lender”).
Upon delivery to Borrower of an executed copy of the Assignee Lender’s assignment and acceptance
(a) each such Assignee Lender shall be deemed to be a party hereto and, to the extent that rights
and obligations hereunder have been assigned and delegated to such Assignee Lender, such Assignee
Lender shall have the rights and obligations of Lender hereunder and under the other Transaction
Documents and other related documents, and (b) Lender, to the extent that rights and obligations
hereunder have been assigned and delegated by it, shall be released from its obligations hereunder
and under the other Transaction Documents (including, without limitation, the obligation to fund
the Assignee Lender’s share of the Facility) and other related documents. Within five Business
Days after receipt of a copy of the executed assignment and acceptance document, Borrower shall
execute and deliver to Lender a new subordinated debenture, as applicable (for delivery to the
relevant Assignee Lender), in the form of Exhibit A hereto but substituting Assignee
Lender’s name and evidencing such Assignee Lender’s assigned portion of the Facility and a
replacement subordinated debenture, as applicable, in the principal amount of the Facility retained
by Lender (such subordinated debenture to be in exchange for, but not in payment of, the
subordinated debenture then held by Lender). Such subordinated debenture shall be dated the date
of the predecessor Subordinated Debenture. Lender shall mark the predecessor Subordinated
Debenture “exchanged” and deliver it to Borrower. Accrued interest on that part of the predecessor
Subordinated Debenture evidenced by the new subordinated debenture, and accrued fees, shall be paid
as provided in the assignment agreement between Lender and to the Assignee Lender. Accrued interest
on that part of the predecessor Subordinated Debenture evidenced by the replacement subordinated
debenture shall be paid to Lender. Accrued interest and accrued fees shall be so apportioned
between the subordinated debenture and paid at the same time or times provided in the predecessor
Subordinated Debenture and in this Agreement. Borrower authorizes Lender to disclose to any
prospective Assignee Lender any financial or other information pertaining to Borrower or the
Facility. In addition, Borrower agrees that, if so requested by Lender, Borrower will cause all
insurance policies, binders and commitments (including, without limitation, casualty insurance and
title insurance) required by the Transaction Documents or other related documents to be delivered
to Lender to name the Assignee Lender as an additional insured or obligee, as
Lender may request. Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, and without
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requirements of this Agreement, including this Section 9.2, Lender may at any time and from time to
time pledge and assign all or any portion of its rights under all or any of the Transaction
Documents and other related documents to a Federal Reserve Bank; provided that no such pledge or
assignment shall release Lender from its obligations thereunder.



     9.3. Prohibition on Assignment. Borrower shall not assign or attempt to assign its
rights under this Agreement, either voluntarily or, except to the extent permitted by the terms of
Section 5.2.1 of this Agreement, by operation of law.



     9.4. Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence of this Agreement.



     9.5. No Waiver. No waiver of any term, provision, condition, covenant or agreement
herein contained shall be effective unless set forth in a writing signed by Lender, and any such
waiver shall be effective only to the extent set forth in such writing. No failure to exercise or
delay in exercising, by Lender or any holder of the Subordinated Debenture, of any right, power or
privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of
any right, power or privilege preclude any other or further exercise thereof, or the exercise of
any other right or remedy provided by law. The rights and remedies provided in this Agreement are
cumulative and not exclusive of any right or remedy provided by law or equity. No notice or demand
on Borrower in any case shall, in itself, entitle Borrower to any other or further notice or demand
in similar or other circumstances or constitute a waiver of the rights of Lender to any other or
further action in any circumstances without notice or demand. No consent or waiver, expressed or
implied, by Lender to or of any breach or default by Borrower in the performance of its obligations
hereunder shall be deemed or construed to be a consent or waiver to or of any other breach or
default in the performance of the same or any other obligations of Borrower hereunder. Failure on
the part of Lender to complain of any acts or failure to act or to declare an Event of Default,
irrespective of how long such failure continues, shall not constitute a waiver by Lender of its
rights hereunder or impair any rights, powers or remedies on account of any breach or default by
Borrower.



     9.6. Severability. Any provision of this Agreement which is unenforceable or invalid
or contrary to law, or the inclusion of which would adversely affect the validity, legality or
enforcement of this Agreement, shall be of no effect and, in such case, all the remaining terms and
provisions of this Agreement shall subsist and be fully effective according to the tenor of this
Agreement the same as though any such invalid portion had never been included herein.
Notwithstanding any of the foregoing to the contrary, if any provisions of this Agreement or the
application thereof are held invalid or unenforceable only as to particular persons or situations,
the remainder of this Agreement, and the application of such provision to persons or situations
other than those to which it shall have been held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected
thereby, but shall continue valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.



     9.7. Usury; Revival of Liabilities. All agreements between Borrower and Lender
(including, without limitation, this Agreement and any other Transaction Documents) are expressly
limited so that in no event whatsoever shall the amount paid or agreed to be paid to Lender exceed
the highest lawful rate of interest permissible under the laws of the State of California. If, from
any circumstances whatsoever, fulfillment of any provision hereof or of any other Transaction
Documents, at the time performance of such provision shall be due, shall involve exceeding the
limit of validity prescribed by law which a court of competent jurisdiction may deem applicable
hereto, then, ipso facto, the obligation to be fulfilled shall be reduced to the highest lawful
rate of interest permissible under the laws of the State of California, and if for any reason
whatsoever, Lender shall ever receive as interest an amount which would be deemed unlawful, such
interest shall be applied to the payment of the last maturing installment or installments of the
indebtedness to Lender (whether or not then due and payable) and not to the payment of interest. To
the extent that Lender received any payment on account of Borrower’s Liabilities and any such
payment(s) and/or proceeds or any part thereof are subsequently invalidated, declared to be
fraudulent or preferential, set aside, subordinated and/or required to be repaid to a trustee,
receiver or any other Person under any bankruptcy act, state or federal law, common law or
equitable cause, then to the extent of such payment(s) or proceeds received, Borrower’s Liabilities
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shall be revived and continue in full force and effect, as if such payment(s) and/or proceeds had
not been received by Lender and applied on account of Borrower’s Liabilities; provided, however, if
Lender successfully contests any such invalidation, declaration, set aside, subordination or other
order to pay any such payment and/or proceeds to any third party, the revived Borrower’s
Liabilities shall be deemed satisfied.




     9.8. Notices. Any notice which either party hereto may be required or may desire to
give hereunder shall be deemed to have been given if in writing and if delivered personally, or if
mailed, postage prepaid, by United States registered or certified mail, return receipt requested,
or if delivered by a responsible overnight courier, addressed:



	 	 	 
	if to Borrower:

	 	United Commercial Bank
	 

	 	555 Montgomery Street
	 

	 	San Francisco, California 94111
	 

	 	Attn: Jonas Miller
	 

	 	Telephone No.: 415-315-2968
	 

	 	Fax No.: 415-986-0592
	 

	 	E-Mail Address: jonas.miller@unitedcb.com
	 
	 	 
	if to Lender:

	 	USB Capital Funding Corp.
	 

	 	c/o U.S. Bank National Association
	 

	 	633 W. Fifth Street, 29th Floor
	 

	 	Los Angeles, California 90071
	 

	 	Attn: Heath M. Finn, Vice President
	 

	 	Telephone No.: 866-514-9664
	 

	 	Fax No.: 213-615-6585
	 

	 	E-Mail Address: heath.m.finn@usbank.com
	 
	 	 
	and:

	 	USB Capital Funding Corp.
	 

	 	c/o U.S. Bank Capital Markets
	 

	 	800 Nicollet Mall
	 

	 	Mail Station: BC-MN-H03R
	 

	 	Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
	 

	 	Attn: Christopher Zinn, Vice President
	 

	 	Telephone No.: (612) 303-3782
	 

	 	Fax No.: (612) 303-2260
	 

	 	E-Mail Address: christopher.zinn@usbank.com





or to such other address or addresses as the party to be given notice may have furnished in writing
to the party seeking or desiring to give notice, as a place for the giving of notice, provided that
no change in address shall be effective until seven days after being given to the other party in
the manner provided for above. Any notice given in accordance with the foregoing shall be deemed
given when delivered personally or, if mailed, five Business Days after it shall have been
deposited in the United States mails as aforesaid or, if sent by overnight courier, the Business
Day following the date of delivery to such courier.




     9.9. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of the parties
and their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns except that, unless
Lender consents in writing, no assignment made by Borrower in violation of this Agreement shall
confer any rights on any assignee of Borrower.



     9.10. No Joint Venture. Nothing contained herein or in any document executed pursuant
hereto and no action or inaction whatsoever on the part of Lender, shall be deemed to make Lender a
partner or joint venturer with Borrower.



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     9.11. Brokerage Commissions. Lender and Borrower each represent and warrant to the
other that they have not dealt with any brokers or finders to whom a brokerage commission or
finders fee is due in connection with the Facility. Each of Lender and Borrower hereby indemnifies
and holds harmless the other from all loss, cost and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees
and expenses) arising out of a breach of its representation and warranty set forth in this Section
9.11. The provisions of this Section 9.11 shall survive the Closing and the termination of this
Agreement.



     9.12. Publicity. Borrower shall not publicize the Facility without the prior written
consent of Lender, except that Borrower may make any required filings with the SEC directly related
to this Agreement, provided that, in connection with the disclosure thereof, Borrower shall take
such actions as may reasonably be requested by Lender to ensure the confidentiality of the
materials to be disclosed.



     9.13. Documentation. All documents and other matters required by any of the provisions
of this Agreement to be submitted or furnished to Lender shall be in form and substance
satisfactory to Lender.



     9.14. Additional Assurances; Right of Set-off. Borrower agrees that, at any time or
from time to time, upon the written request of Lender, it will execute all such further documents
and do all such other acts and things as Lender may reasonably request to effectuate the
transaction herein contemplated. If any Event of Default that permits Lender to accelerate the
obligations of Borrower pursuant to Section 8.1.2 shall have occurred and be continuing,
Lender is hereby authorized at any time and from time to time to set-off and apply any and all
deposits (general or special, time or demand, provisional or final) at any time held and any and
all other indebtedness at any time owing by Lender to or for the credit or the account of Borrower
against any and all of Borrower’s Liabilities irrespective of whether or not Lender shall have made
any demand hereunder or thereunder. Lender agrees promptly to notify Borrower after any such
set-off and application made by Lender; provided, however, that the failure to give such notice
shall not affect the validity of such set-off and application. The rights of Lender under this
Section 9.14 are in addition to any other rights and remedies (including, without
limitation, other rights of set-off) which Lender may have. Nothing contained in this Agreement or
any other Transaction Document shall impair the right of Lender to exercise any right of set-off or
counterclaim it may have against Borrower and to apply the amount subject to such exercise to the
payment of indebtedness of Borrower unrelated to this Agreement or the other Transaction Documents.



     9.15. Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the Disclosure Schedule and Exhibits
hereto constitute the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject
matter hereof and may not be modified or amended in any manner other than by supplemental written
agreement executed by the parties hereto. Neither party, in entering into this Agreement, has
relied upon any representation, warranty, covenant, condition or other term that is not set forth
in this Agreement.



     9.16. Choice of Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with the internal laws of the State of California. Nothing herein shall be deemed to limit any
rights, powers or privileges which Lender may have pursuant to any law of the United States of
America or any rule, regulation or order of any department or agency thereof and nothing herein
shall be deemed to make unlawful any transaction or conduct by Lender which is lawful pursuant to,
or which is permitted by, any of the foregoing.



     9.17. Forum; Agent; Venue. To induce Lender to accept this Agreement and the other
Transaction Documents, Borrower irrevocably agrees that all actions or proceedings in any way,
manner, or respect, arising out of or from or related to this Agreement or the other Transaction
Documents shall be litigated only in courts having situs within Los Angeles, California. Borrower
hereby consents and submits to the jurisdiction of any local, state, or federal court located
within said city. Borrower hereby irrevocably appoints and designates Dennis Lee, 555 Montgomery
Street, Francisco, California 94111, or any other person having and maintaining a place of business
in such state, whom Borrower may from time to time hereafter designate (having give five days’
written notice thereof to Lender) as Borrower’s true and lawful attorney and duly authorized agent
for acceptance of service of legal process. Borrower agrees that service of such process upon such
person shall constitute personal service of such process upon



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Borrower. Borrower hereby waives any right it may have to transfer or change the venue of any
litigation brought against Borrower by Lender.




     9.18. No Third Party Beneficiary. This Agreement is made for the sole benefit of
Borrower and Lender, and no other person shall be deemed to have any privity of contract hereunder
nor any right to rely hereon to any extent or for any purpose whatsoever, nor shall any other
person have any right of action of any kind hereon or be deemed to be a third party beneficiary
hereunder.



     9.19. Legal Tender of United States. All payments hereunder shall be made in coin or
currency which at the time of payment is legal tender in the United States of America for public
and private debts.



     9.20. Captions; Counterparts. Captions contained in this Agreement in no way define,
limit or extend the scope or intent of their respective provisions. This Agreement may be executed
by facsimile and in any number of counterparts and by different parties hereto in separate
counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be deemed to be an original and
all of which taken together shall constitute but one and the same instrument.



     9.21. Knowledge; Discretion. All references herein to a party’s best knowledge shall
be deemed to mean the best knowledge of such party based on commercially reasonable inquiry. All
references herein to Borrower’s knowledge shall be deemed to refer to the best knowledge of
Borrower and each Subsidiary. Unless specified to the contrary herein, all references herein to an
exercise of discretion or judgment by Lender, to the making of a determination or designation by
Lender, to the application of Lender’s discretion or opinion, to the granting or withholding of
Lender’s consent or approval, to the consideration of whether a matter or thing is satisfactory or
acceptable to Lender, or otherwise involving the decision making of Lender, shall be deemed to mean
that Lender shall decide unilaterally using its sole and absolute discretion or judgment.



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WAIVER OF RIGHT TO JURY TRIAL. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, BORROWER
HEREBY KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY AND INTENTIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT THAT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY
JURY IN ANY LITIGATION ARISING IN ANY WAY IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, THE SUBORDINATED
DEBENTURE OR ANY OF THE OTHER TRANSACTION DOCUMENTS, OR ANY OTHER STATEMENTS OR ACTIONS OF BORROWER
OR LENDER. BORROWER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT HAS BEEN REPRESENTED IN THE SIGNING OF THIS AGREEMENT AND
IN THE MAKING OF THIS WAIVER BY INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL SELECTED OF ITS OWN FREE WILL, AND THAT
IT HAS DISCUSSED THIS WAIVER WITH SUCH LEGAL COUNSEL. BORROWER FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (a) IT HAS
READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE MEANING AND RAMIFICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (b) THIS WAIVER HAS BEEN
REVIEWED BY BORROWER AND BORROWER’S COUNSEL AND IS A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT FOR LENDER TO ENTER INTO
THIS AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER TRANSACTION DOCUMENTS AND (c) THIS WAIVER SHALL BE EFFECTIVE AS TO
EACH OF SUCH TRANSACTION DOCUMENTS AS IF FULLY INCORPORATED THEREIN.



     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Subordinated Debenture Purchase
Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives as of the date first above
written.



	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	UNITED COMMERCIAL BANK	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Jonas B. Miller
 

Name: Jonas B. Miller
	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	Title: SVP, Treasurer	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	USB CAPITAL FUNDING CORP.	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 

Name:
	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	Title:	 	 






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WAIVER
OF RIGHT TO JURY TRIAL. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW,
BORROWER HEREBY KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY AND INTENTIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT THAT IT MAY HAVE TO A
TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LITIGATION ARISING IN ANY WAY IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT. THE
SUBORDINATED DEBENTURE OR ANY OF THE OTHER TRANSACTION DOCUMENTS, OR ANY OTHER STATEMENTS OR
ACTIONS OF BORROWER OR LENDER. BORROWER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT HAS BEEN REPRESENTED IN THE SIGNING OF
THIS AGREEMENT AND IN THE MAKING OF THIS WAIVER BY INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL SELECTED OF ITS OWN
FREE WILL, AND THAT IT HAS DISCUSSED THIS WAIVER WITH SUCH LEGAL COUNSEL. BORROWER FURTHER
ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (a) IT HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE MEANING AND RAMIFICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (b)
THIS WAIVER HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY BORROWER AND BORROWER’S COUNSEL AND IS A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT FOR
LENDER TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER TRANSACTION DOCUMENTS AND (c) THIS WAIVER SHALL
BE EFFECTIVE AS TO EACH OF SUCH TRANSACTION DOCUMENTS AS IF FULLY INCORPORATED THEREIN.




     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Subordinated Debenture Purchase
Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives as of the date first above
written.



	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	UNITED COMMERCIAL BANK	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 

Name: 

Title:
	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	USB CAPITAL FUNDING CORP.	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Christopher Zinn
 

Name: Christopher Zinn

Title: Vice President
	 	 






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EXHIBIT A




FORM OF SUBORDINATED DEBENTURE




 






THIS SUBORDINATED DEBENTURE IS NOT A DEPOSIT AND IT IS NOT INSURED

BY THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION.




 






			
	$75,000,000.00
	 	Los Angeles, California
	 
	 	September ___, 2007






     FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, UNITED COMMERCIAL BANK, a California state-chartered
non-Federal Reserve member bank (“Borrower”), hereby promises to pay to the order of USB CAPITAL
FUNDING CORP., a Nevada corporation, or any holder hereof from time to time (“Lender”), at such
place as may be designated in writing by Lender, the principal sum of SEVENTY-FIVE MILLION AND
NO/100 DOLLARS ($75,000,000.00) (or so much thereof that has been advanced and remains outstanding)
with interest thereon as hereinafter provided. This Subordinated Debenture (this “Subordinated
Debenture”) is issued pursuant to the terms of that certain Subordinated Debenture Purchase
Agreement of even date herewith by and between Borrower and Lender (as may be amended, restated,
supplemented or modified from time to time, the “Purchase Agreement”). All capitalized terms used
but not defined herein shall have the respective meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement.



     The unpaid principal amount outstanding under this Subordinated Debenture from time to time
shall bear interest before maturity in accordance with the Purchase Agreement. Under certain
circumstances as provided in the Purchase Agreement, overdue interest payments under this
Subordinated Debenture shall bear interest from the due date thereof until paid at a daily rate
equal to the Default Rate of interest.



     Lender will note on its internal records the amount of each payment in respect of the
Subordinated Debenture. Whenever any payment to be made under this Subordinated Debenture shall be
due on a day that is other than a Business Day, such payment shall be made on the next succeeding
Business Day, and such extension of time shall be included in the computation of the payment of
interest hereunder.



     There shall be no penalties or other charges payable by Borrower to Lender hereunder other
than those payments expressly described in the Purchase Agreement. Except as otherwise provided in
the Purchase Agreement, all payments hereunder shall be credited first to accrued interest and
second to the unpaid principal balance outstanding at the time of such payment.



     The Subordinated Debenture may not be prepaid in any amount or at any time prior to
September ___, 2012. From and after September ___, 2012, Borrower may prepay all or part, of the outstanding
unpaid principal balance under this Subordinated Debenture without penalty as provided in the
Purchase Agreement. Borrower is required under regulations of the FDIC to obtain prior FDIC
approval before making any prepayment (including payment pursuant to an acceleration clause or
redemption prior to maturity); however, Lender shall have no responsibility to verify whether
Borrower has obtained FDIC approval for any prepayment.



     This Subordinated Debenture is not secured by any assets of Borrower. No payment shall be
made at any time on account of the principal hereof, unless following such payment the sum of (a)
the shareholders’ equity of Borrower and (b) the aggregate principal amount thereafter outstanding
under this Subordinated Debenture and all other capital notes and debentures of Borrower shall
equal or exceed the sum of (i) $[INSERT TOTAL EQUITY OF BORROWER] (which represents the
shareholders’ equity of Borrower at the date of the original issue of this Subordinated Debenture)
and (ii) $75,000,000 (which represents the principal amount of all capital notes and debentures,
including this Subordinated



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Debenture, at the date of original issue of this Subordinated Debenture, except as may be otherwise
authorized by the CCFI. The indebtedness of Borrower evidenced by this Subordinated Debenture,
including the principal, premium, if any, and interest, shall be subordinate and junior in right of
payment to Borrower’s obligations to its depositors, and its other obligations to its general and
secured creditors, except such other creditors holding obligations of Borrower ranking on a parity
with or junior to this Subordinated Debenture, if any. This Subordinated Debenture is ineligible
as collateral for any loan made by Borrower.




     If the Lender is a depository institution, Lender expressly waives any right of offset it may
have against Borrower.



     In the event of any dissolution, liquidation or winding up of Borrower, whether voluntary or
involuntary, all obligations to Borrower’s depositors, general creditors and secured creditors,
except such creditors holding obligations of Borrower ranking on a parity with or junior to this
Subordinated Debenture, if any, shall be entitled to be paid in full before any payment shall be
made on account of the principal of or interest on this Subordinated Debenture. In the event of any
such proceeding, after payment in full of all such sums owing with respect to such prior
obligations, Lender, together with the holders of any obligations of Borrower ranking on a parity
with this Subordinated Debenture, shall be entitled to be paid, from the remaining assets of
Borrower, the unpaid principal and interest of this Subordinated Debenture or such obligations
before any payment or other distribution, whether in cash, property or otherwise, shall be made on
account of any capital stock or any obligation of Borrower ranking junior to this Subordinated
Debenture.



     If an Event of Default shall occur, Lender shall have the rights set forth in Article
8 of the Purchase Agreement. Borrower shall reimburse and indemnify Lender and shall hold
Lender harmless against any reasonable costs (including court costs and attorneys’ fees) incurred
by Lender in the collection of any amounts due as a result of an Event of Default or as otherwise
provided in the Purchase Agreement.



     Lender may sell, assign, pledge or otherwise transfer or encumber any or all of its interest
under this Subordinated Debenture at any time and from time to time. In the event of a transfer of
the Subordinated Debenture, all terms and conditions of this Subordinated Debenture shall be
binding upon and inure to the benefit of both the transferee and Borrower after such transfer;
provided, however, that Borrower shall have no obligation hereunder to any such transferee unless
and until any transfer of this Subordinated Debenture is recorded on the books and records of
Borrower.



     Upon receipt of evidence reasonably satisfactory to Borrower of the loss, theft, destruction
or mutilation of this Subordinated Debenture, Borrower shall, at Lender’s expense, execute and
deliver in lieu thereof a new debenture in principal amount equal to the unpaid principal amount of
such lost, stolen, destroyed or mutilated debenture, dated the date to which interest has been paid
on such lost, stolen, destroyed or mutilated Subordinated Debenture; provided that: (i) in the case
of any such loss, theft or destruction, Lender shall have delivered to Borrower an indemnity
reasonably satisfactory to Borrower indemnifying and holding Borrower harmless from any and all
liability, claim or damage resulting from such loss, theft or destruction; or (ii) in the case of
any such mutilation, upon surrender of this Subordinated Debenture to Borrower.



     Nothing herein shall impair the obligation of Borrower, which is absolute and unconditional,
to pay the principal of and any premium and interest on this Subordinated Debenture according to
its terms.



     No provision of this Subordinated Debenture shall be amended or waived except by a written
instrument signed by a duly authorized officer of each of Borrower and Lender. Any notices or
other communications permitted or required hereunder shall be sent and addressed in accordance with
the requirements of the Purchase Agreement.



     This Subordinated Debenture shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal
laws of the State of California. Nothing herein shall be deemed to limit any rights, powers or
privileges



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which Lender may have pursuant to any law of the United States of America or any rule, regulation
or order of any department or agency thereof and nothing herein shall be deemed to make unlawful
any transaction or conduct by Lender which is lawful pursuant to, or which is permitted by, any of
the foregoing.



     To induce Lender to accept this Subordinated Debenture and the other Transaction Documents,
Borrower irrevocably agrees that all actions or proceedings in any way, manner, or respect, arising
out of or from or related to this Subordinated Debenture shall be litigated only in courts having
situs within Los Angeles, California. Borrower hereby consents and submits to the jurisdiction of
any local, state, or federal court located within said city. Borrower hereby irrevocably appoints
and designates
                                        
, or any other person having and maintaining a place
of business in such state, whom Borrower may from time to time hereafter designate (having give
five days’ written notice thereof to Lender) as Borrower’s true and lawful attorney and duly
authorized agent for acceptance of service of legal process. Borrower agrees that service of such
process upon such person shall constitute personal service of such process upon Borrower. Borrower
hereby waives any right it may have to transfer or change the venue of any litigation brought
against Borrower by Lender.



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TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BORROWER HEREBY KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY AND INTENTIONALLY
WAIVES ANY RIGHT THAT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LITIGATION ARISING IN ANY WAY IN
CONNECTION WITH THIS SUBORDINATED DEBENTURE OR ANY OF THE OTHER TRANSACTION DOCUMENTS, OR ANY OTHER
STATEMENTS OR ACTIONS OF BORROWER OR LENDER. BORROWER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT HAS BEEN REPRESENTED IN
THE SIGNING OF THIS SUBORDINATED DEBENTURE AND IN THE MAKING OF THIS WAIVER BY INDEPENDENT LEGAL
COUNSEL SELECTED OF ITS OWN FREE WILL, AND THAT IT HAS DISCUSSED THIS WAIVER WITH SUCH LEGAL
COUNSEL. BORROWER FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) IT HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE MEANING AND
RAMIFICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (ii) THIS WAIVER HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY BORROWER AND BORROWER’S COUNSEL
AND IS A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT FOR LENDER TO ENTER INTO THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER
TRANSACTION DOCUMENTS, AND (iii) THIS WAIVER SHALL BE EFFECTIVE AS TO EACH OF THE TRANSACTION
DOCUMENTS AS IF FULLY INCORPORATED THEREIN.




     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Subordinated Debenture or caused this
Subordinated Debenture to be executed by its duly authorized representative as of the date first
above written.



	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	UNITED COMMERCIAL BANK	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 

Name:
	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	Title:	 	 






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EXHIBIT B




FORM OF OPINION OF BORROWER’S COUNSEL




September ___, 2007



USB Capital Funding Corp.

c/o U.S. Bank National Association

633 W. Fifth Street

29th Floor

Los Angeles, California 90071

Attn: Correspondent Banking Division




     Re:
Subordinated Debenture Issued by United Commercial Bank



Ladies and Gentlemen:




     We have served as counsel to United Commercial Bank (“Borrower”), a California state-chartered
non-Federal Reserve member bank, in connection with the Facility described in that certain
Subordinated Debenture Purchase Agreement dated as of September ___, 2007 (the “Purchase
Agreement”) by and between Borrower and USB Capital Funding Corp., a Nevada corporation (“Lender”).
This opinion is being delivered to you pursuant to Section 3.2.1 of the Purchase Agreement.
Capitalized terms used herein and otherwise undefined shall have the meanings given them in the
Purchase Agreement.



     In order to render the opinions expressed herein, we have examined the following
(collectively, the “Financing Documents”):



     1. the executed Purchase Agreement and the other Transaction Documents; and




     2. such other documents, instruments, writings and agreements as we deemed appropriate.



     In our examination of the Financing Documents, we have assumed the genuineness of all
signatures, the authenticity of all documents submitted to us as originals, the conformity of all
copies submitted to us with the originals to be delivered and the due authorization, execution and
delivery by each party to such documents (other than Borrower).



     Based on the foregoing and subject to the qualifications set forth in this letter, it is our
opinion that:



     1. Borrower is a state-chartered bank, duly organized, validly existing and in good standing
under the laws of the State of California. The deposit accounts of Borrower are insured by the
FDIC. Borrower has the requisite power and authority, corporate or otherwise, to conduct its
business as it has been and is now being conducted. The authorized capital stock of Borrower is as
stated in the Purchase Agreement and such stock is validly issued and outstanding, fully paid and
non-assessable, and is owned in its entirety, beneficially and of record by Bancorp.



     2. Provided that Lender is an accredited investor within the meaning of Regulation D as
promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), it is not necessary in
conjunction with the issuance of the Subordinated Debenture to register the Subordinated Debenture
under the Act or the laws of the State of California.



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     3. No order, permission, consent or approval of any federal or state commission, board or
regulatory authority is required for the execution and delivery or performance by Borrower of the
Transaction Documents.



     4. Except as disclosed in the Transaction Documents, there are no actions, suits,
investigations, or proceedings pending, or to our knowledge, threatened against or affecting
Borrower or any Subsidiary, or the business or properties of Borrower or any Subsidiary, or before
or by any Governmental Agency or any court, arbitrator or grand jury, which can reasonably be
expected to result in any material adverse change in business, operations or properties or assets
or in the condition, financial or otherwise, of Borrower or any Subsidiary, or in the ability of
Borrower or any Subsidiary to perform under the Transaction Documents. None of Borrower or any
Subsidiary is, to our knowledge, in default with respect to any judgment, order, writ, injunction,
decree, demand, rule or regulation of any court, arbitrator, grand jury, or of any Governmental
Agency, default under which might have consequences which would materially and adversely affect the
business, properties or assets of the condition, financial or otherwise, of Borrower or any
Subsidiary.



     5. There is no default by Borrower or any Subsidiary under any order, writ, injunction or
decree of any court or instrumentality, any applicable law, any contract, lease, agreement,
instrument or commitment to which any of them is a party or bound, in each case which has or would
have a material adverse effect upon the condition, financial or otherwise, of Borrower, or any
Subsidiary or their ability to perform under the Transaction Documents.



     6. To our knowledge, no proceeds of the Facility will be used to purchase or carry any margin
stock or to extend credit to others for purposes of purchasing or carrying margin stock.



     7. The execution, delivery and performance by Borrower of the Transaction Documents (a) are
within Borrower’s corporate powers, (b) have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action
of Borrower, (c) do not contravene (i) Borrower’s articles of association or by-laws or (ii) any
law or contractual restriction (including, without limitation, any restriction set forth in any
indenture) affecting Borrower or any Subsidiary and (d) do not result in the creation of any lien
or other encumbrance upon or with respect to any of the assets or property of Borrower or any
Subsidiary.



     8. The Transaction Documents are legally valid and binding obligations of Borrower and are
enforceable against it in accordance with their respective terms, except as such enforceability may
be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, or other laws relating to or
limiting creditors’ rights or equitable principles generally.



	 	 	 
	 

	 	Very truly yours,






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EXHIBIT C




FORM OF AUTHORIZATION TO DEBIT ACCOUNT




	 	 	 
	To:

	 	U.S. Bank Agency Services, as Servicing Agent
	Attention:

	 	Diane Davis
	Fax Number:

	 	 (612) 303-2262






     UNITED COMMERCIAL BANK (the “Borrower”) hereby authorizes and directs U.S. Bank National
Association (the “Bank”) to debit the Borrower’s account no.
                                        
 at the Bank for the
amount of any interest, fees or principal due on any of the Borrower’s indebtedness to USB Capital
Funding Corp., and to pay such amount to United Commercial Bank.



	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	DATED:                                     
;   	 	UNITED COMMERCIAL BANK	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 

Name:
	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	Title:	 	 






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EXHIBIT D




FORM OF NOTICE OF AUTHORIZED BORROWERS




	 	 	 
	To:

	 	U.S. Bank Agency Services, as Servicing Agent
	Attention:

	 	Diane Davis
	Fax Number:

	 	 (612) 303-2262





Please be advised that the following people are authorized to request advances, principal
reductions or fixed rate contracts (e.g. LIBOR loans) under the credit facilities referenced in the
Subordinated Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of September ___, 2007, between United Commercial
Bank and USB Capital Funding Corp.:




	 	 	 
	Name
	 	Title






	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	1.

	 	 

	 	 
	 	 

	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	2.

	 	 

	 	 
	 	 

	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	3.

	 	 

	 	 
	 	 

	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	4.

	 	 

	 	 
	 	 

	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	5.

	 	 

	 	 
	 	 

	 	 






	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	DATED:
                                        
	 	UNITED COMMERCIAL BANK	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 

Name:
	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	Title:	 	 






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EXHIBIT E




FORM OF QUARTERLY COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE

for the Quarter Ended
                                        





     The undersigned, the
                                        
 of United Commercial Bank (“Borrower”), hereby
delivers this certificate pursuant to Section 6.4 of that certain Subordinated Debenture Purchase
Agreement dated as of September ___, 2007, between Borrower and USB Capital Funding Corp. (the
“Agreement”) and certifies as of the date hereof as follows:



     1. Attached hereto are the quarterly financial reports described in Section 6.2 of the
Agreement for the above-referenced quarter.



     2. Borrower is in compliance in all material respects with all covenants contained in the
Agreement, and has provided a detailed calculation, as of the quarter-end date set forth in the
title hereof, of the financial covenant set forth in Section 7 of the Agreement on Annex A
attached hereto.



     3. No Event of Default has occurred or is continuing under the Agreement. [Or, if incorrect,
provide detail regarding the Event of Default and the steps being taken to cure it and the time
within which such cure will occur.]



     4. Borrower’s representations and warranties set forth in the Agreement are true as of the
date of this certificate.



     Capitalized terms in this Quarterly Compliance Certificate that are otherwise undefined shall
have the meanings given them in the Agreement.



Dated: [INSERT DATE]




	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	UNITED COMMERCIAL BANK	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 

Name:
	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	Title:	 	 






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ANNEX A




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QUARTERLY COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE




 









 





DISCLOSURE SCHEDULE 4.1.2

SUBSIDIARIES; CAPITAL STOCK OF BORROWER





	(a)	 	Borrower currently conducts business in the following states:
	 
	 	 	California
	 
	 	 	Washington
	 
	 	 	Texas
	 
	 	 	Georgia
	 
	 	 	New York
	 
	 	 	Massachusetts
	 
	(b)	 	List of Subsidiaries:





	 	 	 	 	 
	Name	 	Ownership Interest
	California Canton International Bank Ltd
	 	 	100	%
	 
	 	 	 	 
	UCB Asset Management, Inc.
	 	 	100	%
	 
	 	 	 	 
	U.F. Service Corporation
	 	 	100	%
	 
	 	 	 	 
	UCB Securities Corporation
	 	 	100	%
	 
	 	 	 	 
	UCB Community Development Enterprises, Inc.
	 	 	100	%
	 
	 	 	 	 
	UCB Insurance Services, Inc.
	 	 	100	%
	 
	 	 	 	 
	UCB Investment Services
	 	 	100	%
	 
	 	 	 	 
	United Commercial Bank Building Corporation
	 	 	100	%
	 
	 	 	 	 
	SBGA California Investments, Inc
	 	 	100	%
	 
	 	 	 	 
	Newston Investments, Inc.
	 	 	100	%







	(c)	 	Capital Stock of Borrower:





	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Class	 	Authorized Shares	 	Issued & Outstanding Shares
	Common Stock
	 	 	150,000	 	 	 	150,000	 





Schedule
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DISCLOSURE SCHEDULE 5.2.3

AFFILIATE TRANSACTIONS




          $50,000,000.00 in Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Debentures were issued by United
Commercial Bank on June 21, 2007.


Schedule
5.2.3