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[BANK OF AMERICA LOGO]                                              Exhibit 10.5

                            BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT

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BORROWER: PRA HOLDING I, LLC           LENDER: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
          RIVERSIDE COMMERCE CENTER            C/O VA COMMERCIAL LOAN PROCESSING
          120 CORPORATE BLVD., STE. 100        NC1-014-13-02
          NORFOLK, VA 23502                    1111 EAST MAIN STREET
                                               RICHMOND, VA 23219-3500
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THIS BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT DATED SEPTEMBER 24, 2001, IS MADE AND EXECUTED
BETWEEN PRA HOLDING I, LLC ("BORROWER") AND BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. ("LENDER") ON
THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS. BORROWER HAS RECEIVED PRIOR COMMERCIAL LOANS
FROM LENDER OR HAS APPLIED TO LENDER FOR A COMMERCIAL LOAN OR LOANS OR OTHER
FINANCIAL ACCOMMODATIONS, INCLUDING THOSE WHICH MAY BE DESCRIBED ON ANY EXHIBIT
OR SCHEDULE ATTACHED TO THIS AGREEMENT ("LOAN"). BORROWER UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES
THAT: (A) IN GRANTING, RENEWING, OR EXTENDING ANY LOAN, LENDER IS RELYING UPON
BORROWER'S REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, AND AGREEMENTS AS SET FORTH IN THIS
AGREEMENT, AND (B) ALL SUCH LOANS SHALL BE AND REMAIN SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT.

TERM. This Agreement shall be effective as of September 24, 2001, and shall
continue in full force and effect until such time as all of Borrower's Loans in
favor of Lender have been paid in full, including principal, interest, costs,
expenses, attorneys' fees and other fees and charges, or until such time as the
parties may agree in writing to terminate this agreement.

CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO EACH ADVANCE. Lender's obligation to make the initial
Advance and each subsequent Advance under this Agreement shall be subject to the
fulfillment to Lender's satisfaction of all of the conditions set forth in this
Agreement and in the Related Documents.

     LOAN DOCUMENTS. Borrower shall provide to Lender the following documents
     for the Loan: (1) the Note; (2) Security Agreements granting to Lender
     security interests in the Collateral; (3) financing statements and all
     other documents perfecting Lender's Security interests; (4) evidence of
     insurance as required below; (5) guaranties; (6) together with all such
     Related Documents as Lender may require for the Loan; all in form and
     substance satisfactory to Lender and Lender's counsel.

     BORROWER'S AUTHORIZATION. Borrower shall have provided in form and
     substance satisfactory to Lender properly certified resolutions, duly
     authorizing the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Note and the
     Related Documents. In addition, Borrower shall have provided such other
     resolutions, authorizations, documents and instruments as Lender or its
     counsel, may require.

     PAYMENT OF FEES AND EXPENSES. Borrower shall have paid to Lender all fees,
     charges, and other expenses which are then due and payable as specified in
     this Agreement or any Related Document.

     REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. The representations and warranties set
     forth in this Agreement, in the Related Documents, and in any document or
     certificate delivered to Lender under this Agreement are true and correct.

     NO EVENT OF DEFAULT. There shall not exist at the time of any Advance a
     condition which would constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement
     or under any Related Document.

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. Borrower represents and warrants to Lender, as
of the date of this Agreement, as of the date of each disbursement of loan
proceeds, as of the date of any renewal, extension or modification of any Loan,
and at all times any Indebtedness exists:

     ORGANIZATION. Borrower is a limited liability company which is, and at all
     times shall be, duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing
     under and by virtue of the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Borrower
     is duly authorized to transact business in all other states in which
     Borrower is doing business, having obtained all necessary filings,
     governmental licenses and approvals for each state in which Borrower is
     doing business. Specifically, Borrower is, and at all times shall be, duly
     qualified as a foreign limited liability company in all states in which the
     failure to so qualify would have a material adverse effect on its business
     or financial condition. Borrower has the full power and authority to own
     its properties and to transact the business in which it is presently
     engaged or presently proposes to engage. Borrower maintains an office at
     Riverside Commerce Center 120 Corporate Blvd., Ste. 100, Norfolk, VA 23502.
     Unless Borrower has designated otherwise in writing, the principal office
     is the office at which Borrower keeps its books and records including its
     records concerning the Collateral. Borrower will notify Lender prior to any
     change in the location of Borrower's state of organization or any change in
     Borrower's name. Borrower shall do all things necessary to preserve and to
     keep in full force and effect its existence, rights and privileges, and
     shall comply with all regulations, rules, ordinances, statutes, orders and
     decrees of any governmental or quasi-governmental authority or court
     applicable to Borrower and Borrower's business activities.

     ASSUMED BUSINESS NAMES. Borrower has filed or recorded all documents or
     filings required by law relating to all assumed business names used by
     Borrower. Excluding the name of Borrower, the following is a complete list
     of all assumed business names under which Borrower does business: NONE.

     AUTHORIZATION. Borrower's execution, delivery, and performance of this
     Agreement and all the Related Documents have been duly authorized by all
     necessary action by Borrower and do not conflict with, result in a
     violation of, or constitute a default under (1) any provision of Borrower's
     articles of organization or membership agreements, or any agreement or
     other instrument binding upon Borrower or (2) any law, governmental
     regulation, court decree, or order applicable to Borrower or to Borrower's
     properties.

     FINANCIAL INFORMATION. Each of Borrower's financial statements supplied to
     Lender truly and completely disclosed Borrower's financial condition as of
     the date of the statement, and there has been no material adverse change in
     Borrower's financial condition subsequent to the date of the most recent
     financial statement supplied to Lender. Borrower has no material contingent
     obligations except as disclosed in such financial statements.

     LEGAL EFFECT. This Agreement constitutes, and any instrument or agreement
     Borrower is required to give under this Agreement when delivered will
     constitute legal, valid and binding obligations of Borrower enforceable
     against Borrower in accordance with their respective terms.

     PROPERTIES. Except as contemplated by this Agreement or as previously
     disclosed in Borrower's financial statements or in writing to Lender and as
     accepted by Lender, and except for property tax liens for taxes not
     presently due and payable, Borrower owns and has good title to all of
     Borrower's properties free and clear of all Security Interests, and has not
     executed any security documents or financing statements relating to such
     properties. All of Borrower's properties are titled in Borrower's legal
     name, and Borrower has not used, or filed a financing statement under, any
     other name for at least the last five (5) years.

     HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. Except as disclosed to and acknowledged by Lender in
     writing, Borrower represents and warrants that: (1) During the period of
     Borrower's ownership of Borrower's Collateral, there has been no use,
     generation, manufacture, storage, treatment, disposal, release or
     threatened release of any Hazardous Substance by any person on, under,
     about or from any of the Collateral. (2) Borrower has no knowledge of,

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     or reason to believe that there has been (a) any breach or violation of any
     Environmental Laws: (b) any use, generation, manufacture, storage
     treatment, disposal, release or threatened release of any Hazardous
     Substance on, under, about or from the Collateral by any prior owners or
     occupants of any of the Collateral: or (c) any actual or threatened
     litigation or claims of any kind by any person relating to such matters.
     (3) Neither Borrower nor any tenant, contract or, agent or other authorized
     user of any of the Collateral shall use, generate, manufacture, store,
     treat, dispose of or release any Hazardous Substance on, under, about or
     from any of the Collateral: and any such activity shall be conducted in
     compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations,
     and ordinances, including without limitation all Environmental Laws.
     Borrower authorizes Lender and its agents to enter upon the Collateral to
     make such inspections and tests as Lender may deem appropriate to determine
     compliance of the Collateral with this section of the Agreement. Any
     inspections or tests made by Lender shall be at Borrower's expense and for
     Lender's purposes only and shall not be construed to create any
     responsibility or liability on the part of Lender to Borrower or to any
     other person. The representations and warranties contained herein are based
     on Borrower's due diligence in investigating the Collateral for hazardous
     waste and Hazardous Substances. Borrower hereby (1) releases and waives any
     future claims against lender for indemnity or contribution in the event
     Borrower becomes liable for cleanup or other costs under any such laws, and
     (2) agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Lender against any and all
     claims, losses, liabilities, damages, penalties, and expenses which Lender
     may directly or indirectly sustain or suffer resulting from a breach of
     this section of the Agreement or as a consequence of any use, generation,
     manufacture, storage, disposal, release or threatened release of a
     hazardous waste or substance on the Collateral. The provisions of this
     section of the Agreement, including the obligation to indemnify, shall
     survive the payment of the Indebtedness and the termination, expiration or
     satisfaction of this Agreement and shall not be affected by Lender's
     acquisition of any interest in any of the Collateral, whether by
     foreclosure or otherwise.

     LITIGATION AND CLAIMS. No litigation, claim, investigation, administrative
     proceeding or similar action (including those for unpaid taxes) against
     Borrower is pending or threatened, and no other event has occurred which
     may materially adversely affect Borrower's financial condition or
     properties, other than litigation, claims, or other events, if any, that
     have been disclosed to and acknowledged by Lender in writing.

     TAXES. To the best of Borrower's knowledge, all of Borrower's tax returns
     and reports that are or were required to be filed, have been filed, and all
     taxes, assessments and other governmental charges have been paid in full,
     except those presently being or to be contested by Borrower in good faith
     in the ordinary course of business and for which adequate reserves have
     been provided.

     LIEN PRIORITY. Unless otherwise previously disclosed to Lender in writing,
     Borrower has not entered into or granted any Security Agreements, or
     permitted the filing or attachment of any Security Interests on or
     affecting any of the Collateral directly or indirectly securing repayment
     of Borrower's Loan and Note, that would be prior or that may in any way be
     superior to Lender's Security Interests and rights in and to such
     Collateral.

     BINDING EFFECT. This Agreement, the Note, all Security Agreements (if any),
     and all Related Documents are binding upon the signers thereof, as well as
     upon their successors, representatives and assigns, and are legally
     enforceable in accordance with their respective terms.

AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS. Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender that, so long
as this Agreement remains in effect, Borrower will:

     NOTICES OF CLAIMS AND LITIGATION. Promptly inform Lender in writing of (1)
     all material adverse changes in Borrower's financial condition, and (2) all
     existing and all threatened litigation, claims, investigations,
     administrative proceedings or similar actions affecting Borrower or any
     Guarantor which could materially affect the financial condition of Borrower
     or the financial condition of any Guarantor.

     FINANCIAL RECORDS. Maintain its books and records in accordance with GAAP,
     applied on a consistent basis, and permit Lender to examine and audit
     Borrower's books and records at all reasonable times.

     FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Furnish Lender with the following:

          ANNUAL STATEMENTS. As soon as available, but in no event later than
          one-hundred-twenty (120) days after the end of each fiscal year,
          Borrower's balance sheet and income statement for the year ended,
          audited by a certified public accountant satisfactory to Lender.

          INTERIM STATEMENTS. As soon as available, but in no event later than
          45 days after the end of each fiscal quarter, Borrower's balance sheet
          and profit and loss statement for the period ended, prepared by
          Borrower.

     All financial reports required to be provided under this Agreement shall be
     prepared in accordance with GAAP, applied on a consistent basis, and
     certified by Borrower as being true and correct.

     ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Furnish such additional information and statements,
     as Lender may request from time to time.

     FINANCIAL COVENANTS AND RATIOS. Comply with the following covenants and
     ratios:

          OTHER REQUIREMENTS.

          TANGIBLE NET WORTH. Maintain on a consolidated basis Tangible Net
          Worth equal to at least Twenty Million and 00/100 Dollars
          20,000,000.00). "Tangible Net Worth" means the value of Borrower's
          total assets (including leaseholds and leasehold improvements and
          reserves against assets but excluding goodwill, patents, trademarks,
          trade names, organization expense, unamortized debt discount and
          expense, capitalized or deferred research and development costs,
          deferred marketing expenses, and other like intangibles, and monies
          due from affiliates, officers, directors, employees, shareholders,
          members or managers of Borrower) less total liabilities, including but
          not limited to accrued and deferred income taxes, but excluding the
          non-current portion of Subordinated Liabilities. "Subordinated
          Liabilities" means liabilities subordinated to Borrower's obligations
          to Lender in a manner acceptable to Lender in its sole discretion.

          DEBT SERVICE COVERAGE RATIO. Maintain on a consolidated basis a Debt
          Service Coverage Ratio of at least 1.50:1.0. "Debt Service Coverage
          Ratio" means the ratio of Cash Flow to the sum of the current portion
          of long term debt and the current portion of capitalized lease
          obligations plus interest expense on all obligations. "Cash Flow" is
          defined as (a) net income, after income tax, (b) less income or plus
          loss from discontinued operations and extraordinary items, (c) plus
          depreciation, depletion, amortization and other non-cash charges, (d)
          plus interest expense on all obligations, and (e) minus dividends,
          withdrawals, and other distributions. This ratio will be calculated at
          the end of each reporting period for which Lender requires financial
          statements from Borrower, using the results of the twelve-month period
          ending with that reporting period. The current portion of long-term
          liabilities will be measured as of the date 12 months prior to the
          current financial statement.

          Except as provided above, all computations made to determine
          compliance with the requirements contained in this paragraph shall be
          made in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles,
          applied on a consistent basis, and certified by Borrower as being true
          and correct.

     INSURANCE. Maintain fire and other risk insurance, public liability
     insurance, and such other insurance as Lender may require with respect to
     Borrower's properties and operations, in form, amounts, coverages and with
     insurance companies acceptable to Lender. Borrower, upon request of Lender,
     will deliver to Lender from time to time the policies or certificates of
     insurance in form satisfactory to Lender, including stipulations that
     coverages will not be cancelled or diminished without at least thirty (30)
     days prior written notice to Lender. Each insurance policy also shall
     include an endorsement providing that coverage in favor of Lender will not
     be impaired in any way by any act, omission or default of Borrower or

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     any other person. In connection with all policies covering assets in which
     Lender holds or is offered a security interest for the Loans, Borrower will
     provide Lender with such lender's loss payable or other endorsements as
     Lender may require.

     INSURANCE REPORTS. Furnish to Lender, upon request of Lender, reports on
     each existing insurance policy showing such information as Lender may
     reasonably request, including without limitation the following: (1) the
     name of the insurer; (2) the risks insured; (3) the amount of the policy;
     (4) the properties insured; (5) the then current property values on the
     basis of which insurance has been obtained, and the manner of determining
     those values; and (6) the expiration date of the policy. In addition, upon
     request of Lender (however not more often than annually), Borrower will
     have an independent appraiser satisfactory to Lender determine, as
     applicable, the actual cash value or replacement cost of any Collateral.
     The cost of such appraisal shall be paid by Borrower.

     GUARANTIES. Prior to disbursement of any Loan proceeds, furnish executed
     guaranties of the Loans in favor of Lender, executed by the guarantor named
     below, on Lender's forms, and in the amount and under the conditions set
     forth in those guaranties.

                    NAME OF GUARANTOR                            AMOUNT
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                    PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, L.L.C.        UNLIMITED

     OTHER AGREEMENTS. Comply with all terms and conditions of all other
     agreements, whether now or hereafter existing, between Borrower and any
     other party and notify Lender immediately in writing of any default in
     connection with any other such agreements.

     LOAN PROCEEDS. Use all Loan proceeds solely for Borrower's business
     operations, unless specifically consented to the contrary by Lender in
     writing.

     TAXES, CHARGES AND LIENS. Pay and discharge when due all of its
     indebtedness and obligations, including without limitation all assessments,
     taxes, governmental charges, levies and liens, of every kind and nature,
     imposed upon Borrower or its properties, income, or profits, prior to the
     date on which penalties would attach, and all lawful claims that, if
     unpaid, might become a lien or charge upon any Borrower's properties,
     income, or profits.

     PERFORMANCE. Perform and comply, in a timely manner, with all terms,
     conditions, and provisions set forth in this Agreement, in the Related
     Documents, and in all other instruments and agreements between Borrower and
     Lender. Borrower shall notify Lender immediately in writing of any default
     in connection with any agreement.

     OPERATIONS. Maintain executive and management personnel with substantially
     the same qualifications and experience as the present executive and
     management personnel; provide written notice to Lender of any change in
     executive and management personnel; conduct its business affairs in a
     reasonable and prudent manner.

     ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES. Promptly conduct and complete, at Borrower's
     expense, all such investigations, studies, samplings and testings as may be
     requested by Lender or any governmental authority relative to any
     substance, or any waste or by-product of any substance defined as toxic or
     a hazardous substance under applicable federal, state, or local law, rule,
     regulation, order or directive, at or affecting any property or any
     facility owned, leased or used by Borrower.

     COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENTAL REQUIREMENTS. Comply with all laws,
     ordinances, and regulations, now or hereafter in effect, of all
     governmental authorities applicable to the conduct of Borrower's
     properties, businesses and operations, and to the use or occupancy of the
     Collateral, including without limitation, the Americans With Disabilities
     Act. Borrower may contest in good faith any such law, ordinance, or
     regulation and withhold compliance during any proceeding, including
     appropriate appeals, so long as Borrower has notified Lender in writing
     prior to doing so and so long as, in Lender's sole opinion, Lender's
     interests in the Collateral are not jeopardized. Lender may require
     Borrower to post adequate security or a surety bond, satisfactory to
     Lender, to protect Lender's interest.

     INSPECTION. Permit employees or agents of Lender at any reasonable time to
     inspect any and all Collateral for the Loan or Loans and Borrower's other
     properties and to examine or audit Borrower's books, accounts, and records
     and to make copies and memoranda of Borrower's books, accounts, and
     records. If Borrower now or at any time hereafter maintains any records
     (including without limitation computer generated records and computer
     software programs for the generation of such records) in the possession of
     a third party, Borrower, upon request of Lender, shall notify such party to
     permit Lender free access to such records at all reasonable times and to
     provide Lender with copies of any records it may request, all at Borrower's
     expense.

     COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATES. Unless waived in writing by Lender, provide Lender
     at least annually, with a certificate executed by Borrower's chief
     financial officer, or other officer or person acceptable to Lender,
     certifying that the representations and warranties set forth in this
     Agreement are true and correct as of the date of the certificate and
     further certifying that, as of the date of the certificate, no Event of
     Default exists under this Agreement.

     ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE AND REPORTS. Borrower shall comply in all respects
     with any and all Environmental Laws; not cause or permit to exist, as a
     result of an intentional or unintentional action or omission on Borrower's
     part or on the part of any third party, on property owned and/or occupied
     by Borrower, any environmental activity where damage may result to the
     environment, unless such environmental activity is pursuant to and in
     compliance with the conditions of a permit issued by the appropriate
     federal, state or local governmental authorities; shall furnish to Lender
     promptly and in any event within thirty (30) days after receipt thereof a
     copy of any notice, summons, lien, citation, directive, letter or other
     communication from any governmental agency or instrumentality concerning
     any intentional or unintentional action or omission on Borrower's part in
     connection with any environmental activity whether or not there is damage
     to the environment and/or other natural resources.

     ADDITIONAL ASSURANCES. Make, execute and deliver to Lender such promissory
     notes, mortgages, deeds of trust, security agreements, assignments,
     financing statements, instruments, documents and other agreements as Lender
     or its attorneys may reasonably request to evidence and secure the Loans
     and to perfect all Security interests.

LENDER'S EXPENDITURES. If any action or proceeding is commenced that would
materially affect Lender's interest in the Collateral or if Borrower fails to
comply with any provision of this Agreement or any Related Documents, including
but not limited to Borrower's failure to discharge or pay when due any amounts
Borrower is required to discharge or pay under this Agreement or any Related
Documents, Lender on Borrower's behalf may (but shall not be obligated to) take
any action that Lender deems appropriate, including but not limited to
discharging or paying all taxes, liens, security interests, encumbrances and
other claims, at any time levied or placed on any Collateral and paying all
costs for insuring, maintaining and preserving any Collateral. All such
expenditures incurred or paid by Lender for such purposes will then bear
interest at the rate charged under the Note from the date incurred or paid by
Lender to the date of repayment by Borrower. All such expenses will become a
part of the Indebtedness and, at Lender's option, will (A) be payable on demand;
(B) be added to the balance of the Note and be apportioned among and be payable
with any installment payments to become due during either (1) the term of any
applicable insurance policy; or (2) the remaining term of the Note; or (C) be
treated as a balloon payment which will be due and payable at the Note's
maturity.

NEGATIVE COVENANTS. Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender that while this
Agreement is in effect, Borrower shall not, without the prior written consent
of Lender;

     INDEBTEDNESS AND LIENS. (1) Except for trade debt incurred in the normal
     course of business and indebtedness to Lender contemplated by this
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     Agreement, create, incur or assume indebtedness for borrowed money,
     including capital leases, (2) sell, transfer, mortgage, assign, pledge,
     lease, grant a security interest in, or encumber any of Borrower's assets
     (except as allowed as Permitted Liens), or (3) sell with recourse any of
     Borrower's accounts, except to Lender.

     Continuity of Operations. (1) Engage in any business activities
     substantially different that those in which Borrower is presently engaged,
     (2) cease operations, liquidate, merge, transfer, acquire or consolidate
     with any other entity, change its name, dissolve or transfer or sell
     Collateral out of the ordinary course of business, or (3) make any
     distribution with respect to any capital account, whether by reduction of
     capital or otherwise.

     Loans, Acquisitions and Guaranties. (1) Loan, invest in or advance money or
     assets, (2) purchase, create or acquire any interest in any other
     enterprise or entity, or (3) incur any obligation as surety or guarantor
     other than in the ordinary course of business.

CESSATION OF ADVANCES. If Lender has made any commitment to make any Loan to
Borrower, whether under this Agreement or under any other agreement, Lender
shall have no obligation to make Loan Advances or to disburse Loan proceeds if:
(A) Borrower or any Guarantor is in default under the terms of this Agreement or
any of the Related Documents or any other agreement that Borrower or any
Guarantor has with Lender: (B) Borrower or any Guarantor dies, becomes
incompetent or becomes insolvent, files a petition in bankruptcy or similar
proceedings, or is adjudged a bankrupt; (C) there occurs a material adverse
change in Borrower's financial condition, in the financial condition of any
Guarantor, or in the value of any Collateral securing any Loan; or (D) any
Guarantor seeks, claims or otherwise attempts to limit, modify or revoke such
Guarantor's guaranty of the Loan or any other loan with Lender; or (E) Lender in
good faith deems itself insecure, even though no Event of Default shall have
occurred.

RIGHT OF SETOFF. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Lender reserves a
right of setoff in all Borrower's accounts with Lender (whether checking,
savings, or some other account). This includes all accounts Borrower holds
jointly with someone else and all accounts borrower may open in the future.
However, this does not include any IRA or Keogh accounts, or any trust accounts
for which setoff would be prohibited by law. Borrower authorizes Lender, to the
extent permitted by applicable law, to charge or setoff all sums owing on the
indebtedness against any and all such accounts.

DEFAULT. Each of the following shall constitute an Event of Default under this
Agreement:

     Payment Default. Borrower fails to make any payment when due under the
     Loan.

     Other Defaults. Borrower fails to comply with or to perform any other term,
     obligation, covenant or condition contained in this Agreement or in any of
     the Related Documents or to comply with or to perform any term, obligation,
     covenant or condition contained in any other agreement between Lender and
     Borrower.

     Default in Favor of Third Parties. Borrower or any Grantor defaults under
     any loan, extension of credit, security agreement, purchase or sales
     agreement, or any other agreement, in favor of any other creditor or person
     that may materially affect any of Borrower's or any Grantor's property or
     Borrower's or any Grantor's ability to repay the Loans or perform their
     respective obligations under this Agreement or any of the Related
     Documents.

     False Statements. Any warranty, representation or statement made or
     furnished to Lender by Borrower or on Borrower's behalf under this
     Agreement or the Related Documents is false or misleading in any material
     respect, either now or at the time made or furnished or becomes false or
     misleading at any time thereafter.

     Death or Insolvency. The dissolution or termination of Borrower's existence
     as a going business or the death of any member, or a trustee or receiver is
     appointed for Borrower or for all or a substantial portion of the assets of
     Borrower, or Borrower makes a general assignment for the benefit of
     Borrower's creditors, or Borrower files for bankruptcy, or an involuntary
     bankruptcy petition is filed against Borrower and such involuntary petition
     remains undismissed for sixty (60) days.

     Defective Collateralization. This Agreement or any of the Related Documents
     ceases to be in full force and effect (including failure of any collateral
     document to create a valid and perfected security interest or lien) at any
     time and for any reason.

     Creditor or Forfeiture Proceedings. Commencement of foreclosure or
     forfeiture proceedings, whether by judicial proceeding, self-help,
     repossession or any other method, by any creditor of Borrower or by any
     governmental agency against any collateral securing the Loan. This includes
     a garnishment of any of Borrower's accounts, including deposit accounts,
     with Lender. However, this Event of Default shall not apply if there is a
     good faith dispute by Borrower as to the validity or reasonableness of the
     claim which is the basis of the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and if
     Borrower gives Lender written notice of the creditor or forfeiture
     proceeding and deposits with Lender monies or a surety bond for the
     creditor or forfeiture proceeding, in an amount determined by Lender, in
     its sole discretion, as being an adequate reserve or bond for the dispute.

     Events Affecting Guarantor. Any of the preceding events occurs with respect
     to any Guarantor of any of the Indebtedness or any Guarantor dies or
     becomes incompetent, or revokes or disputes the validity of, or liability
     under, any Guaranty of the Indebtedness.

     Adverse Change. A material adverse change occurs in Borrower's financial
     condition, or Lender believes the prospect of payment or performance of the
     Loan is impaired.

     Insecurity. Lender in good faith believes itself insecure.

EFFECT OF AN EVENT OF DEFAULT. If any Event of Default shall occur, except where
otherwise provided in this Agreement or the Related Documents, all commitments
and obligations of Lender under this Agreement or the Related Documents or any
other agreement immediately will terminate (including any obligation to make
further Loan Advances or disbursements), and, at Lender's option, all sums owing
in connection with the Loans, including all principal, interest, and all other
fees, costs and charges, if any, will become immediately due and payable, all
without notice of any kind to Borrower, except that in the case of an Event of
Default of the type described in the "Insolvency" subsection above, such
acceleration shall be automatic and not optional. In addition, Lender shall have
all the rights and remedies provided in the Related Documents or available at
law, in equity, or otherwise. Except as may be prohibited by applicable law, all
of Lender's rights and remedies shall be cumulative and may be exercised
singularly or concurrently. Election by Lender to pursue any remedy shall not
exclude pursuit of any other remedy, and an election to make expenditures or to
take action to perform an obligation of Borrower or of any Grantor shall not
affect Lender's right to declare a default and to exercise its rights and
remedies.

ARBITRATION. (a) This paragraph concerns the resolution of any controversies or
claims between the parties, whether arising in contract, tort or by statute,
including but not limited to controversies or claims that arise out of or relate
to: (i) this agreement (including any renewals, extensions or modifications); or
(ii) any document related to this agreement; (collectively a "Claim").

(b) At the request of any party to this agreement, any Claim shall be resolved
by binding arbitration in accordance with the Federal Arbitration Act (Title 9.
U.S. Code) (the "Act"). The Act will apply even though this agreement provides
that it is governed by the law of a specified state.

(c) Arbitration proceedings will be determined in accordance with the Act, the
applicable rules and procedures for the arbitration of disputes of JAMS or any
successor thereof ("JAMS"), and the terms of this paragraph. In the event of any
inconsistency, the terms of this paragraph shall control.

(d) The arbitration shall be administered by JAMS and conducted, unless
otherwise required by law, in any U.S. state where real or tangible personal
property collateral for this credit is located or if there is no such
collateral, in the state specified in the governing law section of this
agreement. All Claims shall be determined by one arbitrator; however, if Claims
exceed $5,000,000, upon the request of any party, the Claims shall be decided by

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three arbitrators. All arbitration hearings shall commence within 90 days of
the demand for arbitration and close within 90 days of commencement and the
award of the arbitrator(s) shall be issued within 30 days of the close of the
hearing. However, the arbitrator(s), upon a showing of good cause, may extend
the commencement of the hearing for up to an additional 60 days. The
arbitrator(s) shall provide a concise written statement of reasons for the
award. The arbitration award may be submitted to any court having jurisdiction
to be confirmed and enforced.

(e) The arbitrator(s) will have the authority to decide whether any Claim is
barred by the statute of limitations and, if so, to dismiss the arbitration on
that basis. For purposes of the application of the statute of limitations, the
service on JAMS under applicable JAMS rules of a notice of Claim is the
equivalent of the filing of a lawsuit. Any dispute concerning this arbitration
provision or whether a Claim is arbitratable shall be determined by the
arbitrator(s). The arbitrator(s) shall have the power to award legal fees
pursuant to the terms of this agreement.

(f) This paragraph does not limit the right of any party to: (i) exercise
self-help remedies, such as but not limited to, setoff; (ii) initiate judicial
or nonjudicial foreclosure against any real or personal property collateral;
(iii) exercise any judicial or power of sale rights, or (iv) act in a court of
law to obtain an interim remedy, such as but not limited to, injunctive relief,
writ of possession or appointment of a receiver, or additional or supplementary
remedies.

(g) The filing of a court action is not intended to constitute a waiver of the
right of any party, including the suing party, thereafter to require submittal
of the Claim to arbitration.

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.  The following miscellaneous provisions are a part of
this Agreement:

     AMENDMENTS.  This Agreement, together with any Related Documents,
     constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the parties as to the
     matters set forth in this Agreement. No alteration of or amendment to this
     Agreement shall be effective unless given in writing and signed by the
     party or parties sought to be charged or bound by the alteration or
     amendment.

     ATTORNEYS' FEES; EXPENSES.  Borrower agrees that if Lender hires an
     attorney to help enforce this Agreement, Borrower will pay, subject to any
     limits under applicable law, Lender's attorneys' fees and all of Lender's
     other collection expenses, whether or not there is a lawsuit and including
     without limitation additional legal expenses for bankruptcy proceedings.

     CAPTION HEADINGS.  Caption headings in this Agreement are for convenience
     purposes only and are not to be used to interpret or define the provisions
     of this Agreement.

     CONSENT TO LOAN PARTICIPATION.  Borrower agrees and consents to Lender's
     sale or transfer, whether now or later, of one or more participation
     interests in the Loan to one or more purchasers, whether related or
     unrelated to Lender. Lender may provide, without any limitation whatsoever,
     to any one or more purchasers, or potential purchasers, any information or
     knowledge Lender may have about Borrower or about any other matter relating
     to the Loan, and Borrower hereby waives any rights to privacy Borrower may
     have with respect to such matters. Borrower additionally waives any and all
     notices of sale of participation interests, as well as all notices of any
     repurchase of such participation interests. Borrower also agrees that the
     purchasers of any such participation interests will be considered as the
     absolute owners of such interests in the Loan and will have all the rights
     granted under the participation agreement or agreements governing the sale
     of such participation interests. Borrower further waives all rights of
     offset or counterclaim that it may have now or later against Lender or
     against any purchaser of such a participation interest and unconditionally
     agrees that either Lender or such purchaser may enforce Borrower's
     obligation under the Loan irrespective of the failure or insolvency of any
     holder of any interest in the Loan. Borrower further agrees that the
     purchaser of any such participation interests may enforce its interests
     irrespective of any personal claims or defenses that Borrower may have
     against Lender.

     GOVERNING LAW.  THIS AGREEMENT WILL BE GOVERNED BY, CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED
     IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW AND THE LAWS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF
     VIRGINIA. THIS AGREEMENT HAS BEEN ACCEPTED BY LENDER IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF
     VIRGINIA.

     CHOICE OF VENUE.  If there is a lawsuit, Borrower agrees upon Lender's
     request to submit to the jurisdiction of the applicable courts for the City
     of Richmond, Commonwealth of Virginia.

     NO WAIVER BY LENDER.  Lender shall not be deemed to have waived any rights
     under this Agreement unless such waiver is given in writing and signed by
     Lender. No delay or omission on the part of Lender in exercising any right
     shall operate as a waiver of such right or any other right. A waiver by
     Lender of a provision of this Agreement shall not prejudice or constitute a
     waiver of Lender's right otherwise to demand strict compliance with that
     provision or any other provision of this Agreement. No prior waiver by
     Lender, nor any course of dealing between Lender and Borrower, or between
     Lender and any Grantor, shall constitute a waiver of any of Lender's rights
     or of any of Borrower's or any Grantor's obligations as to any future
     transactions. Whenever the consent of Lender is required under this
     Agreement, the granting of such consent by Lender in any instance shall not
     constitute continuing consent to subsequent instances where such consent is
     required and in all cases such consent may be granted or withheld in the
     sole discretion of Lender.

     NOTICES.  Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be
     given in writing, and shall be effective when actually delivered, if hand
     delivered, when actually received by telefacsimile (unless otherwise
     required by law), when deposited with a nationally recognized overnight
     courier, or, if mailed, when deposited in the United States mail, as first
     class, certified or registered mail postage prepaid, directed to the
     addresses shown near the beginning of this Agreement. Any party may change
     its address for notices under this Agreement by giving formal written
     notice to the other parties, specifying that the purpose of the notice is
     to change the party's address. For notice purposes, Borrower agrees to keep
     Lender informed at all times of Borrower's current address. Unless
     otherwise provided or required by law, if there is more than one Borrower,
     any notice given by Lender to any Borrower is deemed to be notice given to
     all Borrowers.

     SEVERABILITY.  If a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of
     this Agreement to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to any
     circumstance, that finding shall not make the offending provision illegal,
     invalid, or unenforceable as to any other circumstance. If feasible, the
     offending provision shall be considered modified so that it becomes legal,
     valid and enforceable. If the offending provision cannot be so modified, it
     shall be considered deleted from this Agreement. Unless otherwise required
     by law, the illegality, invalidity, or unenforceability of any provision of
     this Agreement shall not affect the legality, validity or enforceability of
     any other provision of this Agreement.

     SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES OF BORROWER.  To the extent the context of any
     provisions of this Agreement makes it appropriate, including without
     limitation any representation, warranty or covenant, the word "Borrower" as
     used in this Agreement shall include all of Borrower's subsidiaries and
     affiliates. Notwithstanding the foregoing however, under no circumstances
     shall this Agreement be construed to require Lender to make any Loan or
     other financial accommodation to any of Borrower's subsidiaries or
     affiliates.

     SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS.  All covenants and agreements contained by or on
     behalf of Borrower shall bind Borrower's successors and assigns and shall
     inure to the benefit of Lender and its successors and assigns. Borrower
     shall not, however, have the right to assign Borrower's rights under this
     Agreement or any interest therein, without the prior written consent of
     Lender.

     SURVIVAL OF REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.  Borrower understands and
     agrees that in making the Loan, Lender is relying on all representations,
     warranties, and covenants made by Borrower in this Agreement or in any
     certificate or other instrument delivered by Borrower to Lender under this
     Agreement or the Related Documents. Borrower further agrees that regardless
     of any investigation made by Lender, all such representations, warranties
     and covenants will survive the making of the Loan and delivery to Lender of
     the Related Documents, shall be
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     continuing in nature, and shall remain in full force and effect until such
     time as Borrower's indebtedness shall be paid in full, or until this
     Agreement shall be terminated in the manner provided above, whichever is
     the last to occur.

     TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. Time is of the essence in the performance of this
     Agreement.

     WAIVE JURY. ALL PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT HEREBY WAIVE THE RIGHT TO ANY
     JURY TRIAL IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING, OR COUNTERCLAIM BROUGHT BY ANY PARTY
     AGAINST ANY OTHER PARTY.

DEFINITIONS. The following capitalized words and terms shall have the following
meanings when used in this Agreement. Unless specifically stated to the
contrary, all references to dollar amounts shall mean amounts in lawful money of
the United States of America. Words and terms used in the singular shall include
the plural, and the plural shall include the singular, as the context may
require. Words and terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the
meanings attributed to such terms in the Uniform Commercial Code. Accounting
words and terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings
assigned to them in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as
in effect on the date of this Agreement:

     ADVANCE. The word "Advance" means a disbursement of Loan funds made, or to
     be made, to Borrower or on Borrower's behalf on a line of credit or
     multiple advance basis under the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

     AGREEMENT. The word "Agreement" means this Business Loan Agreement, as
     this Business Loan Agreement may be amended or modified from time to time,
     together with all exhibits and schedules attached to this Business Loan
     Agreement from time to time.

     BORROWER. The word "Borrower" means PRA Holding I, LLC, and all other
     persons and entities signing the Note in whatever capacity.

     COLLATERAL. The word "Collateral" means all property and assets granted as
     collateral security for a Loan, whether real or personal property, whether
     granted directly or indirectly, whether granted now or in the future, and
     whether granted in the form of a security interest, mortgage, collateral
     mortgage, deed of trust, assignment, pledge, crop pledge, chattel
     mortgage, collateral chattel mortgage, chattel trust, factor's lien,
     equipment trust, conditional sale, trust receipt, lien, charge, lien or
     title retention contract, lease or consignment intended as a security
     device, or any other security or lien interest whatsoever, whether created
     by law, contract, or otherwise.

     ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS. The words "Environmental Laws" mean any and all state,
     federal and local statutes, regulations and ordinances relating to the
     protection of human health or the environment, including without limitation
     the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
     of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 9601, et seq. ("CERCLA"), the
     Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-499
     ("SARA"), the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. Section
     1801, et seq., the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C.
     Section 6901, et seq., or other applicable state or federal laws, rules, or
     regulations adopted pursuant thereto.

     EVENT OF DEFAULT. The words "Event of Default" mean any of the events of
     default set forth in this Agreement in the default section of this
     Agreement.

     GAAP. The word "GAAP" means generally accepted accounting principles.

     GRANTOR. The word "Grantor" means each and all of the persons or entities
     granting a Security Interest in any Collateral for the Loan, and their
     personal representatives, successors and assigns.

     GUARANTOR. The word "Guarantor" means any guarantor, surety, or
     accommodation party of any or all of the Loan.

     GUARANTY. The word "Guaranty" means the guaranty from Guarantor to Lender,
     including without limitation a guaranty of all or part of the Note.

     HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. The words "Hazardous Substances" mean materials
     that, because of their quantity, concentration or physical, chemical or
     infectious characteristics, may cause or pose a present or potential
     hazard to human health or the environment when improperly used, treated,
     stored, disposed of, generated, manufactured, transported or otherwise
     handled. The words "Hazardous Substances" are used in their very broadest
     sense and include without limitation any and all hazardous or toxic
     substances, materials or waste as defined by or listed under the
     Environmental Laws. The term "Hazardous Substances" also includes, without
     limitation, petroleum and petroleum by-products or any fraction thereof
     and asbestos.

     INDEBTEDNESS. The word "Indebtedness" means the indebtedness evidenced by
     the Note or Related Documents, including all principal and interest
     together with all other indebtedness and costs and expenses for which
     Borrower is responsible under this Agreement or under any of the Related
     Documents.

     LENDER. The word "Lender" means Bank of America, N.A., its successors and
     assigns.

     LOAN. The word "Loan" means any and all loans and financial accommodations
     from Lender to Borrower whether now or hereafter existing, and however
     evidenced, including without limitation those loans and financial
     accommodations described herein or described on any exhibit or schedule
     attached to this Agreement from time to time.

     NOTE. The word "Note" means the Note executed by Borrower in the principal
     amount of $500,000.00 dated September 24, 2001, together with all
     modifications of and renewals, replacements, and substitutions for the note
     or credit agreement.

     PERMITTED LIENS. The words "Permitted Liens" mean (1) liens and security
     interests securing indebtedness owed by Borrower to Lender; (2) liens for
     taxes, assessments, or similar charges either not yet due or being
     contested in good faith; (3) liens of materialmen, mechanics,
     warehousemen, or carriers, or other like liens arising in the ordinary
     course of business and securing obligations which are not yet delinquent;
     (4) purchase money liens or purchase money security interests upon or in
     any property acquired or held by Borrower in the ordinary course of
     business to secure indebtedness outstanding on the date of this Agreement
     or permitted to be incurred under the paragraph of this Agreement titled
     "Indebtedness and Liens"; (5) liens and security interests which, as of
     the date of this Agreement, have been disclosed to and approved by the
     Lender in writing; and (6) those liens and security interests which in the
     aggregate constitute an immaterial and insignificant monetary amount with
     respect to the net value of Borrower's assets.

     RELATED DOCUMENTS. The words "Related Documents" mean all promissory
     notes, credit agreements, loan agreements, environmental agreements,
     guaranties, security agreements, mortgages, deeds of trust, security
     deeds, collateral mortgages, and all other instruments, agreements and
     documents, whether now or hereafter existing, executed in connection with
     the Loan.

     SECURITY AGREEMENT. The words "Security Agreement" mean and include
     without limitation any agreements, promises, covenants, arrangements,
     understandings or other agreements, whether created by law, contract, or
     otherwise, evidencing, governing, representing, or creating a Security
     Interest.

     SECURITY INTEREST. The words "Security Interest" mean, without limitation,
     any and all types of collateral security, present and future, whether in
     the form of a lien, charge, encumbrance, mortgage, deed of trust, security
     deed, assignment, pledge, crop pledge, chattel mortgage, collateral
     chattel mortgage, chattel trust, factor's lien, equipment trust,
     conditional sale, trust receipt, lien or title retention contract, lease
     or consignment intended as a security device, or any other security or
     lien interest whatsoever whether created by law, contract, or otherwise.
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BORROWER ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING READ ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BUSINESS LOAN
AGREEMENT AND BORROWER AGREES TO ITS TERMS. THIS BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT IS
DATED SEPTEMBER 24, 2001. THIS AGREEMENT IS GIVEN UNDER SEAL AND IT IS INTENDED
THAT THIS AGREEMENT IS AND SHALL CONSTITUTE AND HAVE THE EFFECT OF A SEALED
INSTRUMENT ACCORDING TO LAW.

BORROWER:

PRA HOLDING I, LLC

By:        /s/ Kevin P. Stevenson
   -----------------------------------------(Seal)
   Kevin P. Stevenson, Member Representative
   PRA Holding I, LLC

LENDER:

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.

By:            /s/ Buffy Barefoot
    ----------------------------------------(Seal)
    Authorized Signer

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                                                                    EXHIBIT 10.6

[BANK OF AMERICA LOGO]

                        AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO LOAN DOCUMENTS

        This Amendment No. 1 (the "Amendment") dated as of February 20, 2002, is
between Bank of America, N.A. ("Lender") and PRA Holding I, L.L.C. ("Borrower").

                                    RECITALS

        A. Borrower has executed various documents concerning credit extended by
the Lender, including, without limitation, the following documents (the "Loan
Documents"):

                1. A certain Loan Agreement dated as of September 24, 2001
        (together with any previous amendments, the "Loan Agreement").

        B. Lender and Borrower desire to amend the Loan Documents.

                                    AGREEMENT

                1. Definitions. Capitalized terms used but not defined in this
Amendment shall have the meaning given to them in the Loan Documents.

                2. Amendments to Loan Agreement. The Loan Agreement is hereby
amended as follows:

                        (a) Deletion of Paragraphs. The paragraphs entitled
                "ANNUAL STATEMENTS, INTERIM STATEMENTS. TANGIBLE NET WORTH AND
                DEBT SERVICE COVERAGE RATIO" are hereby deleted in their
                entirety.

                3. Representations and Warranties. When Borrower signs this
Amendment, Borrower represents and warrants to Lender that: (a) there is no
event which is, or with notice or lapse of time or both would be, a default
under the Loan Documents except those events, if any, that have been disclosed
in writing to Lender or waived in writing by Lender, (b) the representations and
warranties in the Loan Documents are true as of the date of this Amendment as if
made on the date of this Amendment, (c) this Amendment does not conflict with
any law, agreement, or obligation by which Borrower is bound, and [(d) this
Amendment is within Borrower's powers, has been duly authorized, and does not
conflict with any of Borrower's organizational papers].

                4. Effect of Amendment. Except as provided in this Amendment,
all of the terms and conditions of the Loan Documents shall remain in full force
and effect.

                5. Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in counterparts,
each of which when so executed shall be deemed an original, but all such
counterparts together shall constitute but one and the same instrument.

                6. FINAL AGREEMENT. THIS WRITTEN AMENDMENT REPRESENTS THE FINAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN AND AMONG THE PARTIES HERETO AND MAY NOT BE CONTRADICTED BY
EVIDENCE OF PRIOR, CONTEMPORANEOUS, OR SUBSEQUENT ORAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN OR
AMONG THE PARTIES. THERE ARE NO UNWRITTEN ORAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN OR AMONG THE
PARTIES.

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                This Amendment is executed as of the date stated at the
beginning of this Amendment.

                                            Bank of America, N.A.

                                            By: /s/ ANNE H. CONNER
                                               ---------------------------
                                            Typed Name: Anne H. Conner
                                            Title: Senior Vice President

                                            PRA Holding I, L.L.C.

                                            By: /s/ KEVIN P. STEVENSON
                                               ---------------------------
                                            Typed Name: Kevin P. Stevenson
                                            Title: Member

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